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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (March 26, 1909)
Murray Department PREPARED IN THE INTERESTS OF THE PEOPLE OF MURRAY AND VICINITY ESPECIALLY FOR THE JOURNAL READEES. IfanyoftfureadersoftheJournallnofasocialcent oranitem ofinUnst in this vicinity and via mail same to this office it w appear under this heading. Wt Kant all items of interest. Editor Journal. r DC DC 1)111111 OF OLD AXD RESPECTED CITIZEN. YW Many business advantages by dealing with this bank. Aside from the bene fit offered by a checking account, the man who is connected with a bank in a business way, strengthens his po sition in the community. He has the confidence of the banker, which is a valuable resource. In all the ways which we are prepared to accommo date patrons, we are ready to serve you. Murray Stale Bank MURRAY, NEB. I James Cutliejr Dies at Home Near Murray, March 10, 1000. Died Cathey, James, at his home near Murray, Neb., on March 19, 1909, aged 63 years, 11 months, 17 dajs, of pneumonia. Funeral March 21, 1909. James Cathey born In Scioto coun ty, Ohio, April 2. 1848, and died at his home four miles west of Murray Friday morning at eight o'clock af ter a lingering HlneHS of pneumonia. Mr. Cathey was educated in Ohio A Pleasant Evening. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gapen delightfully entertained in honor of Miss Elizabeth Gapen of Danville, Iowa. The evvening was pleasantly spent In playing games and social con versation. Music was furnished by Misses Gertude Cole and ' Isabella Young. Delicious punch was served. The punch bowl was presided over by Misses Jennie Livingston and Mildred Snyder. Late in the evening . a dainty two-course luncheon was par taken of. At a usual hour all departed for their home, thinking they had thor- for the profession of teaching where he spent several years following this oughly enjoyed themselves. Those present were: 0 DC J J. L. Young went to Omaha Tues day evening to at ton '. a flno stock show. S. O. Pitman and wife v.ere in Plattsinouth Monday evening to at tend the play. 1 ' j''J I. S. White was in c county scat n Saturday of last v k and Tues lay of this week. J. W. Davis and 0. A. Davis were a Plattsmouth looking after some business matters. Miss Isabella Young v. ho has been visiting with relatives a. .1 friends In Vlllisca, Iowa, for the pan few days, returned home last Saturday. P. B. Smith was looking after some business matters In the. county scat, and visiting with his brother Monday. He was a brief caller at this office. Tlio Farmers Elevator Co shipped iu a car of seed oats this week from Omaha. They are of good variety Hnd meeting with ready sale. Dr. C. II. Gilniore was called to Nehawka Wednesday morning on professional business. There was serious Illness In the home of Mr. Schlichtcmoler. A series of meetings weru started at the Christian church on Wednesday evening, and will be continued for about two weeks. Uev. Cotter, of University Place in conducting them. Mrs. Hay CM lswlsscr was In I'lattsmouth Tuesday visiting at the home of Mr. ami Mrs. Bonnet Chris wlrscr. While here she called nnd Miss Pauline Oldham was In Oma ha last Friday. Mrs. N. Klaurens was In Nehawka neighbors who knew him best chosen profession. In 1868 he came west to Nebraska and made his home with W. E. Jenkins, a cousin of his at Eight Mile Grove. While In Nebras ka ho taught one term of school at what was called Turkey Pin district, a school house located in the Rhoden settlement and which afterward was blown away by a cyclone. In 1879 Mr. Cathey was married to Miss Agnes Cameron and from this union was born ont son, Camer on, who was with his father at the time of his death. Mrs. Cameron died three years ago with pneumonia. One brother living in Ohio sur vives Mr. Cathey. The funeral will take place from his late home Sunday Mr. Cathey had many true friends and his closest friends were his Corn- Misses Elizabeth' Gapen, Anna and Mildred Snyder, Pearl Henton, Margaret, Rachel and Jennie Livingston, Villa Gapen, Edna Shopp, Mary and Willa Moore, Kittle Jensen, Lena and Clara Young, Gertude Cole, Edna and May ola Propst, Isabella Young, Florence Vallery, Elsie Gapen, Winnlfred Par- mele and Rose Tschlrren. Messrs. Roy Cole, Elbert, Ralph, Glenn and Myron Wiles, Charles Barn ard, John Vallery, Sherman Cole, Wayne Propst, Rex Young, Lee Cole, Arthur Hansen, Archie Underwood, Bryan Snyder, Fred Tschlrren, Cyrus Danhauer and Henry Trout. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gapen and Mr. and Mrs. Will Jean. Alvo last Saturday, visiting with relatives. Mrs. Harmon Beck was In Elm wood a few days last week visiting with her mother, Mrs. Corblt. Mrs. A. L. Baker, daughter Miss Opha, Mrs. Addle Stokes and daugh ter Miss Tessls were In Plattsmouth to attend the play Monday evening. Col Seybolt shipped a car of hogs to South Omaha Tuesday evening, going up Wednesday morning on the train Wednesday to be present at the time they were placed on the market. George Oldham and sister, Mrs. Dora Moore, of Plattsmouth, were In Murray a couple of day last week, visiting at the homo of their brother, H, L. Oldham and family . plaint of no kind ever left his lips even in his deepest Buffering and kindness In health pervaded the at- A Good Man. Our old friend, B. F. Hoback, from Nehawka was In the city Thursday evening, to remain over night, trans- last Wednesday night, among whom (Special Correspondence.) Mrs. W. E. Newkirk visited her brother Ben Linch and family at Lin- cold last week. J. A. Shaffer and Harry Parsell were Lincoln visitors Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Henry, Rogge, who has been visiting in Kansas City for the past month returned Thursday of last week. Mr. Rogge accompanied her from Lincoln. George Foreman, sr. shipped a car of hogs to South Omaha Friday last. John Casey came in Wednesday evening for a short visit with his sons William and Ed. He and his wife who have been visiting here for a month returned to their home in Omaha Thursday noon. J. H. Stroemer, manager of the Alvo Telephone Company, made a business visit to Murdock Thursday afternoon. He was accompanied by his understudy, A. H. Klyzer. Air. ana Mrs. jonn umes were passengers on the evening train for Lincoln Friday. Elmer Bennett was on the sick list Thursday of last week. Alfred Stroemer departed Friday evening for Barneston, Neb., to visit his uncle who has been ill for some time past. Mrs. A. I. Bird visited her folks at Waverly last Thursday. Dr. Muir and family drove to Lin coin Saturday morning returning In the evening. The doctor received two fine black Langshang roosters from Gelenville, Neb., last week. Mrs. Nervla Knott and son Irwin have gone out into the country for a couple of months. Mrs. Knox will keep house for William Franks near Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cashner visit ed Mrs. Cashmer's brother Elton Snokes and family, Sunday. Several of Alvo's light fantastic trippers attended the ball at Eagle ROOSEVELT Oil WAYTOAFRICA Ship Bearing Him and His Part) Sails Todaj. DUE AT NAPLES APRIL 3. acting some business matters and re- mosphere in which he dwelt and his turning horae Wednesday morning. neiiei in passing mis me was: wmi hor Mr ttwv n,,iu thB Journal office a brief call, and while we were pleased to see him we were very much grieved to see him suf fering with such a severe Illness as rheumatism and Brlght's disease. He is indeed a great sufferer. Mr. Ho back is one of the early pioneers of Cass county, and has a host of friends who will regret to learn of his illness, "There Is no death! What seems so Is transition; This life of mortal breath Is but a suburb of life elysian, Whose portal we call Death." i A Sock Show er. A merry crowd gathered at the pleasant homo of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Porter last Wednesday evening for are purpose of giving a sock shower in honor of Glen Vallery. The evening was spent In playing various games such as flinch and dominoes and checkers, w hile the lat- Mrs. Gllinore Entertains. for nar wu Bllpnt n music and social Mrs. G. II. Gllmore entertained a conversation. A dainty luncheon was number of her lady friends at her served at the usual hour which Mrs. beautiful home In Murray on Wed- Porter had prepared for the occasion, nesday afternoon of last week at consisting of frozen fruit and cake a genuine St. Patrick's Day cole- and orangeade which one and all bratlon. The occasion was given In fully enjoyed . After supper the boys honor of Mrs. ing, of Waukeegan, showered Glon with socks. He re- were Cha3. Jordan, jr., Miss M. Bailey, Miss L. Stout and Jesse Mul len, Sam Jordan and Harry Vickers. Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Bird and child ren visited at Mr. Bird's father's Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Bird has about 50 young chickens. Miss Marie Stroemer visited the home folks Sunday. Miss Agatha Tucker came in Mon day noon from her home at Wilber, Neb., to visit her sister Mrs. Harry and will Join with the Journal in the Parsell and family. hope that It may not result serious, for he is tod good a man to be called from our midst. 111., who was hero visiting Murray friends. Ttio place were In the form of given Shamrock leaves, and all decorations, which were very nppi'opriate, bearing the Fame color?, l:uludlng candles green. ( ovt-rs were laid for the fol lowing ladles: Mi'-.iilames J. A. Wal ker, James AU!sr n, N. Klaurens, W. renewed for their copy of the Jour- a. Smith, Jar.ica Loughrldge. J. W. nal. Miss Etta Nickels was In Plaits, mouth last Saturday visiting with Miss Edith Pitta. While in the city she called and renewed the subscrip tion of Mrs. J. D. Woureman at Leigh, Neb. Holmes, W. C. 'Brown, King, John Hassenyager, O. A. Davis, Misses Paulino and Fay Oldham, Margery with celved about fifteen pairs, most all cards I sizes, one pair was a little longer than common, but Glen says he will wear them with his boots. At a late hour the boys adjourned to their homes f leaving none but the best wishes to go with their esteemed young friend, Among those to enjoy Mr. and Mrs, Porter's hospitality were Percy Wheeler, Glen Vallery, Ed. Vallery, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Beveragetaol Wheeler, Everlt Thomason Mr. .mri Mrs. , Wade Porter, Kcll Hhoden, deduction Extended. The reduction price on oiling har ness will hold good at John Cook's harness shop for the balance of this month. Business has been good In this line, but all patrons are urged to come In as early as possible and avoid the rush that Is sure to come later on. Bear a mind that this means a saving to you, and the work can be finished when you want It. Mrs. Gertrude Boyles came down from Lincoln Tuesday to visit rela tives and friends this week. Uncle Joe Foster returned from York Tuesday where he has been for several weeks. The dance on Tuesday evening was enjoyed by the large crowd. The Jacobs orchestra furnished the music. Philip 'Linch returned from York Thursday where he had gone to help cars for an uncle. T. N. Bobbltt returned from Osca- loosa, la., Thursday where he had been to attend his mother's funeral. Walker, and Carrie Allison, and Mrs. willlo Seybolts, John Vallery, Joe Ke-1 C. II. Gllmore. A very pleasant after noon was enjoyed by all. logg, Fremont Petty, Leonard Petty, Tom Tllson, Chas. Vallery Glen Perry was taken Into a por tlon of the mysteries of the Masonic todge at Plattsmouth last Monday evening, at which time a number of his Murray friends were present to see that the degree was conferred upon the new member. Nick Klaurena attended the big Dunn sale in Weeping Water last Saturday at which time bo bought a Shetland pony, just a little too large (o carry and Just a little too small to ride, so he was compelled to walk -and lead tho animal. He arrived homo all O. K. the following day. Jesse. McVey, of Plattsmouth, has been In this locality for tho past few days visiting at tho homo of T. W. Vallery. On next Saturday ho will utart for a pleasure trip ont In Colo rado. Ho will bo accompanied by J. A. Davis, who will make a visit with his son, M. L. Davis, and family at Wellington. While en routo to Murray Wednos day morning, we met our excellent friend, II. C. Ung on tho train re turning home from Furnas county, where himself and Mrs. Long were called a few days ago owing to the sickness of the children of their daughter. Mr. ami Mrs. Robert Shrad cr, tho little boy Chester suffering from appendicitis and the little girl Elderlno with whooping rnugh and pneumonia. When Mr. Long storted for home both were greatly Improved, but still aulte sick. Mrs Ixing will remain until they are en tlrely out of danger, which tho many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fhrader In and arround Murray hope mcy be soon. At the Long Home. Miss Gertrude Long entertained a I Valuable Assistant Gone. MIhb Zetta Brown, who for the past number of her lady friends at the year has been employed in the Murray beautiful farm home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. II. C. Long, west of Murray on last Thursday afternoon. The occasion was a regular meeting of the Kensington, the ladles auxll lary organization of Murray. At the customary hour a . delicious thrco course luncheon was served. Follow- Btate Bank, has resigned her posi tion to accept a similar one in the Bank of Cass County, at Plattsmouth, with an Increase of salary. Miss Brown has certainly been a very val uable assistant to Cashier Boedekcr, and no one feels the loss more keenly than he. Plattsmouth Is Miss Brown's Ing were thoso present to enjoyi tho home, and alio will be with her par hospitality afforded them by Mlsg cnta there which Is the main reason Long: Mesdames O. A. Davis, W. C. for her accepting tho new position Brown, James Holmes, G. H. Gil- While in Murray her pleasant and mnm r. ion Pnrrv Mrs Mi.t r.i,,n courteous treatment to the many Dat- Boedeker. Misses Ida Boedekcr. Mar- rons of the Murray Stato Bank has tornc'r- porv Walker. Pnulin nmi Vnv n,. I mado he a host of f rlends who regret George Magnusun, one For Sale. A six room house on Elm street, A. L. Hathaway of Union Is attend- two blocks east of M. P. depot, city Ing to business matters inthe city water, good barn and outhouses, one- today, having come up on tho M. P. half block of ground, fruit trees and this morning. cellars, wash room and basement. Henry Donat was a passenger this Inquire at Kroehlor Bros, hardware morning on tho early train for Om store. aha where he will look after business during the day. Mrs. Geo. J. Kllnger and three children departed this morning for Litchfield, Neb., where they will make a visit of two weeks with re latlves. A. W. White is spending the after noon today having been a passenger for that city on the mall train at noon A. J. Trilllty, tonsorialist, is spend Ing the afternoon In Omaha being a passnnger for that city on the mail F. II. Dunbar is spending the af- train this noon; ternoon in Omaha being a passenger Mrs. J. N. Hoskina departed this for that city on the mail train this noon on the fast mall for Gretna, noon. I where she will Join her husband and Geo. A. B. Hicks, road" overseer of 1 where they expect to make their fu- Elght Mile Grove precinct, was In the ture home. Mr. Hosktns departed city today on business with the coun- Bernard G. Wurl was a passenger ty commissioners and the county at-1 this noon on tho mall train for Om aha, Benson, Valley, Chalce, Gretna, I T- till ttllll - . of the 1 1 ai'1"10". luunara ana oiner points, For Sale. My residence property in Murray, comprising 'two fifty foot lots, by 150 feet deep, good house contain' Ing six rooms, good improvements. Will be sold right if taken soon, Chas. Carroll, Murray, For Hale. 1000 good hedge fence posts. John Hobscheldt. ham. Ash Davis n Bl Hit. Ash Davis, tho big number on tho Murray lecture courso this season, has come and gone, and he was Just as big as the advertisements stated. He was a winner from tho fact that ho was simply good, and that is all. Everybody was well pleosed with him, chosen. and the attendance was large. He was by largo odds tho best number of tho season. to seo her leave. Miss Leona Brady, hrldgo gang stationed at LaPlatte P?0'" ut to push the merits of Wurl of riattsmouth will accept-tho posl- Pnt several hours In the city this " " Rone tlon mado vacant by Miss Brown and morning on business, returning to his 101 The Hamburg, Carrying Him t Eu rope, and tha Admiral, n Which He Will Sail for Africa, Among thi Fin it Vesatls Afloat New York, March 21 Out on the "bosom of the ocean," as the writers aave it, la Theodore Roosevelt with his party of Hon hunters. They are aboard the Hamburg-American line steamer Hamburg, which cast off her lines from her Hoboken pier this morn ing and to the music of the whistles of numerous ferryboats, tugs and' oth er vessels sailed down the bay with her distinguished passenger. Accompanying Mr. Rooseveltor Colonel Roosevelt, as some wise re porters addressed him on the pier this morning, winning thereby a smiles are his son, Kermit Roosevelt; Major Ed gar A. Mearns, medical corps, U. S. A., retired; Edmund Heller and J. Alden Lorlng. The last named three men ac company Mr. Roosevelt as representa tives of the Smithsonian institution, while the younger Roosevelt is official photographer of the expedition. Crowd on the Pier. The long pier to which the Hamburg was moored was jammed this morn ing with persons gathered' to see tho Roosevelt party sail. They made the pier ring with their cheers for the' voyager from the time of his arrival from New York city until the Ham burg sailed. He was mightily pleased with the reception and showed his gratification by his smiles and the fre quency with which be lifted his hat la response to greetings. To a request for a formal statement of his plan; Mr. Roosevelt returned a smiling de nial. "It has all been printed over and over again," he said, "and I have noth ing to say." Among the most enthusiastic of the cheering crowd when the Hamburg moved slowly away from her pier was a small boy, who had crowded to the very limit permitted by the authorities of the steamship line. His last cry, "Goodby, Teddy; take care of your self!" brought a smile even to the face of the ex-president, who seemed then a little tired of smiling. About seveuly-five friends and ad mirers of Mr. Roosevelt escorted him out to sea on board the big ocean go ing tug John J. Tlmmlns, as guests of James S. Clarkson, surveyor of the port. An official character was given to the tug's trip by the presence on board of Captain Archibald Butt, mili tary aide to President Taft, who went along as the representative of the president. Two Fine Ships Carry Party. The Hamburg Is due at Naples oa April 3. Mr. Roosevelt and his party will remain In the Italian city two days, sailing thence on the Admiral of the German East African line on April 5. The Hamburg is one of the finest vessels of the Hamburg-American line and Is the favorite ship of the German emperor. The Admiral Is her equal In all the comforts and conven iences needed for the hot trip through the Suez canal, down the Red sea and along the moist and sticky coast of East Africa. The Admiral Is due at Mombasa, where the Roosevelt party will disembark, on April 22. On his arrival at Mombasa Mr. Roosevelt and' his party will go direct to the estate of Sir Alfred Pease, a member of the well known English Quaker family, which is situated at Klllma Thekl, Kapitt plains, British, East African protectorate, and remain there for three months during the heavy rains. Will Visit American in Africa. Afterward the Roosevelt party will go to Nairobi and pay a visit to the estate of Philip MacMillan, who is head of an American company that has a concession of 100 square miles in the district They will cross Lake Victoria early In December to enter Uganda when the dry season com mences In order to do the thirty-seven days' march to Gondokoro in fine weather. It Is expected that the Roosevelt ex pedition will complete Its trip through the dark continent In the spring of aext year, reaching Cairo about April 1, 1910. will enter upon her new duties the work on tho mall train this noon. first of April. During tho past year that Miss Brady has resided In Platts mouth she has held several positions of trust and will no doubt prove an apt scholnr In the new work Bho hns The llos Miller. Nicholas Halmes, the boss miller from Weeping Water, was In the Marlon Armstrong whose advent Into the community was noted in the Journal, this noon departed for pas tures new travelling to llellevue whero he goes upon a farm to re cuperate. A largo number of ad miring friends were at the depot to see him depart. Miss Alma Speck was a passenger this morning on No. 6 for Horklns, Mo., called there by a messro ic celved yesterday announcing the ser ious Illness of her sister, Mr3. Ewing, It Is to be hoped that h will rind her much Improved unon her srrlvnl The condition of J. O. Rlchcy at Granada, Col., is reported today sb being very much worse, Dr. T. P. Wealthy Arkansas Man Killed. Pino Bluff, Ark., March 23. D. Hen ry Duncan, vice president of the Bluff City Lumber compauy and ono of the wealthiest men of the state, was shot and killed at Clio by John Day, master mechanic of the Clio mill. Day, who surrendered Immediately after the shooting, asserts that he acted In self defense. For Sale. A number of fine White Plymouth Rock roosters at 75c each. They are good ones and cheap at tho price. Mrs. 11. C. Long, Murray. Livingston being telegraphed for to PCnUY'S RFXll R1NT Mil como at once. Dr. Livingston le " ' " ' iliiiii u iihwmwiiniii uim .,.. .. respects to tho Journal office. He Mrs. Emll Wurl and baby passengers this noon on the fast mail for Omaha and Council Bluffs where they will make a visit of sev eral days with friends and relatives. was taking orders for his popular brands of flour and of courso se cured his usual amount of business. Come Again, Nick, you are always welcome at the Journal headquar- w ero I tors. John Clarence from near Union who has been spending several days In the city was a passenger this noon for Omaha on the fast mull. SHORT ORDER 2514 N Street South Omaha rKRRY UTTKRBACK Proprietor Call and see him when iu the city. parted on the train this evening. Mrs. Rlchey is also quite 111, James Rlvett, superintendent of buildings of the Burlington, Is In the city today looking over the remains of tho freight depot fire nnd mak ing an estimate as to the cost of a new building. Jt was not an nounced whether tho new building would be of brick or wood but pre sumably It will bo of the latter. Bowers to Succeed Hoyt. Washington, March 23. The presi dent announced that he would appoint Lloyd Bowers to be solicitor general, vice Henry Hoyt, reslsned. . Mr. Bow ers Is general counsel for the North western railroad, with headquarters at Chicago. Discovers Two New Plancti. Paris, March 23. The astronomer, Galliot, announced before the Acnd-' emy of ScW-ncfs thst he had discover ed two new planets situated beyond Neptune.
