Murray Department
rlAMG SBBE of; your ACCOMMODATIONS
PREPARED IN THE INTERESTS OF THE PEOPLE OF MURRAY AND VICINITY ESPECIALLY FOR THE JOURNAL READEBS.
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Customers!
We aim to serve each customer alike
in all business matters, and give each
the best bank service.
A man with a small volume of busi
ness receives the same attention from
our officers as does Urge depositors.
Our service means accommodation.
Service in matters of consequence also
means with us, service in minor deal
ing in every detail.
We are always glad to talk over busi
ness matters with you, whether you are
a customer or not We are confident
that our service will giveyou entire satisfaction.
Murray State Bank
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Ceo. E. FiUnatrick is a new sub
srrlber to the Journal this week.
Remember, you can pay your per
sonal tax at the Murray State Hank.
Mrs. John Ferris and Mrs. Nicholas
Frledrieh were In Plattsmouth Tues
day. Buy your rubber overshoes of
Holmes & Smith, where you get good
poods.
Wm. Hire was looking after some
business matters In the county seat
last Saturday.
You will II nd many Rood things to
rat at the Christian church bazaar on
Saturday, December 17.
Con. R. Fllzpatrlck was looking
after some business matters In the
roiinty scat last Saturday.
Will Reynolds, of Nebraska City
was visiting In Murray Sunday, th
riiest of MIsh Minnie Guenther.
MIkb Pauline Oldham has opened a
fctudio of public speaking in Platts--mouth
at the home of Mrs. Geo.
Dovey.
Iluy your rubber boots and shoes
' at Holmes & Smith's, where you will
find an assortment of the best on the
.market-
Albert Young returned home from
I'lalnvlew last Thursday, where he
has been gathering corn for the past
few weeks.
Tom Tllson and Lela Vallery, Ar
thur Copenhaver and Tessle Stokes
attended the play at Plattsmouth last
Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Dr. rtrendel and Dr.
.1. O. Parr were entertained and din
ner served by Mr. and Mrs. A. I.,
linker, Wednesday.
Holmes & Smith have received a
line lino of holiday goods which will
be open for Inspection In a few days.
WaNh for the opening day.
Arnold Holmes, who has been
working In I'lalnvlew for the past
lew months, returns to Murray this
week for a visit with his brother
James.
Geo. Nickels was a passenger for
Omaha on tho early train Wednes
day morning. He wont up on the
arly train that passed through here
late, about nine o'clock.
Mrs. James Wlllard, who has been
In the hospital at Omaha for tho past
few weeks, where Hhe underwent an
operation for appendicitis, returned
home Wednesday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. A. U Raker were en
tertained at the pleasant home of Mr.
and Mrs. Will Sporer last Sunday.
They were treated to one of those
most excellent dinners which only
Airs. Sporer knows how to prepare.
Rex Young and wife were In Platt3
mouth last Saturday.
Miss Verna Hatt spent Sunday
with home folks In Plattsmouth.
Pay your personal tax at the Mur
ray State Rank and save a trip to the
county seat.
Steve Copenhaver and John Farls
were looking after some business
matters in Plattsmouth last Satur
day.
You will find an excellent supper
awaiting you at the Christian church
bazaar on Saturday evening, Decem
ber 17.
Take your dinner at the Christian
church bazaar on Saturday, Decem
ber 17th. There Is a rare treat In
store for you.
Gold Rice is suffering this week
with a full sized carbuncle on his
hand, and It Is giving him a great
deal of trouble, too.
Holmes & Smith can sell you a
warm fur overcoat as cheap as you
can buy one In Omaha, Plattsmouth
or any other town In the west.
Select your Christmas presents at
the bazaar on Saturday, December 17.
You will also find a delicious oyster
stew In waiting for you In the even
ing. W. It. McDanlels is looking after
M. P. business at Fort Crook this
week, and W. A. Scott Is at home
holding down the old job at the sta
tion here.
Jesse L. Pell, residing near Union,
has been quite sick for the past week,
puh'erlng with a severe attack of flux.
lie has been quite sick, but Is some
better ,at this time.
The gentleman s baaaar held at
Loughrldge's hall last Thursday even
ing was a grand success. We under
stand that our excellent friend Lee
Oldham carried off first prize.
II. C. Long and wife and daughter,
MIks Gertrude, were In Plattsmouth
Thursday of this week. The Journal
acknowledges a pleasant call from
Mr. Long, while the ladles were do
ing some shopping.
Ralph Opp, from near Nehawka,
l.ns leen spending the week at tho
borne of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rocdek
er, south of Murray. While Mr. Opp's
home Is near NebawKa, he has been
working lu Lincoln for some time.
Ed. Vought, of Shenandoah, tho
mlRhty hog doctor, has been In this
locality for tho paBt few days curing
all tlio sick hogs, and we understand
that If U doing the work, too. There
Is lots of cholera here, and Mr
Vought seems to be tho man that can
chock it.
Mr. and Mrs. 0. A. Davis and Miss
Stover were Omaha visitors Tuesday.
Glen Rhoden has been numbered
with the sick for the past few days.
Mrs. Wm. Brown spent a few days
this week with her sister at Council
Bluffs.
Mr. and Mrs. James Holmes and
Mrs. A. L. Baker autoed to Platts
mouth Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Philpot were
over from Weeping Water last Satur
day to Attend the dance.
Miss Cle Applegate, of Platts
mouth, was the guest of Mrs. G. II.
Gllmore last Saturday and Sunday.
Wm. Miller, the horse and mule
buyer, from Hamburg, Iowa, has been
la this locality for the past few days.
Wm. Rustler, an old time soldier
of this community, visited Lee Old
ham and other old time friends here
last week.
Grandma Root has been about the
same for the past ten days, her very
serious condition does not change for
the better as hoped for.
Miss Anna Mack, of Nehawka, and
Miss Eleanor C'arpsnter, of Wyo
ming, Nebraska, were the guests of
Mrs. Wm. Brown last Saturday and
Sunday.
Pauline Oldham went to Mynard,
Wednesday night, to coach a home
talent play that the young people of
that place will give the 16th of De
cember. M. G. Churchill and Kelly Rhoden
have all the rabbit hunting they want
for the present. They are always
successful in getting their share of
the game, but this year they are not
worth It. The loys say the rabbit is
poor game this year.
Suflei'lng From ApendicitiM.
Dr. G. H. Gllmore, the prominent
and well known Murray physician, is
suffering with a severe attack of ap
pendicitis this week, being taken ill
on Monday, and was confined to his
bed a day or two, when on Tuesday
evening he was called down near
Avoca to see a patient, returning
home very late that night, at which
time his suffering was very great,
continuing through the night, and
Wednesday morning Dr. T. P. Living
ston was called from Plattsmouth to
Bee him, at which time he was found
to be a very sick man. At this time
the doctor was unable to go to the
hospital, but will be taken to Omaha
for an operation just as soon as his
Btrength and condition will permit.
This is the second attack Dr. Gilmore
has experienced within the past few
years. We are informed that his con
dition today remains about the same,
and while there are no serious re-
ults anticipated, he is very sick and
lifters a great deal.
ChrlNtnias Goods Arriving.
The store of Holmes & Smith will
sure be the proper place to buy your
Christmas goods this year. They ere
very busy this week making all ar
rangements to accommodate their
many patrons. They have goods and
will have them properly displayed
this week, which line consists of a
very high class assortment of all
kinds of gift goods, such as fancy
china, hand-painted goods, plaques
of all kinds, books, a world of toys
for the little folks. thelr usual high
class line of furnishings, dress goods,
fancy articles and novelties. We will
not undertake to tell you of the many
things they have, but we are request
ed to extend you a most welcome In
vitatlon to call and see them for
yourself. You will surely find the
line one of the nicest ever displayed
n Murray.
A Pleasant Afternoon.
airs. sam ritman entertained a
a number of lady friends Wednesday
alternoon in honor of Miss Jaycle
Stover, of Corydon, Indiana. A most
pleasant time was enjoyed by all in
attendance.
An excellent two-course luncheon
ereu. i nose present were
Mesdamea T. J. Brendel. Jas. Holmes,
Charles Spangler, Rex Young. D. C
Rhoden, Glen Perry, G. W. Boedeker,
Lloyd Gapen, Jas. Loughrldge, O. A
Davis, Addle Stokes and Misses Isa-
belle Young, Pauline and Fay Old
ham.
Christina Itujutr.
The ladles' Aid Society of the
Christian church aro working like
beavers this week making prepara
tions for the annual bazaar to be held
at the church in Murray on Saturday
December 17. They are making
large number of fancy articles also
many useful and necessary articles of
the household, such as quilts, pillow
cases and the like. They will also
conduct a genuine market, also give
dinner and supper and an oyster sup
per In the evening. This promises to
be a most pleasant occasion, and the
ladles should be given the hearty
support of all.
Miss Ina Hatt, of Plattsmouth, li
teaching school this month in Dis
Dr. W. I). Parr, whoso homo Is in
Kohomo. Indlann, and Bishop of the
trlct No. 7, taking the place of Miss .""V8 1,1 Murrar thl"
. .n.wnR icuiuvcs. air, rarr Is a
cousin or Mr. and Mrs. Dr. B. F.
Brendel and Mrs. A. L. Baker. The
doctor has Wen In this state several
times in the pam few years, holding
dedication services in numerous
nil I X...A At
i nils is tils first vIbU to
Murray. He dedicated a leading
murcn at Lincoln a short time ago,
and will conduct dedication services
v ... uRum on. next Sunday. Wt
were indeed pleased to meet the Dr.
ana round hlra a most pleasant gen
tleman In every particular.
Rosa Munn, of Plattsmouth, who is
Kick with pueumonla. Miss Hatt
took charge of the school on Monday
morning.
W. I. Wheeler, president; W. E.
Dull, vice president, and Wm. H.
Puis, secretary, of the Farmers' ele
vator here, have been engaged for
the past few days in chocking up the
books of the company. They have
experienced a very good year, Just
closed under the able management of
Mr. Lloyd Gapen.
VVhtn you go away for a social or business trip,
there are scores of matters to look after in a hurry,
and good-byes to say.
When you need to get things accomplished quickly and
satisfactorily in your own town or hundreds of miles away
use the Local and Long Distance Bell Telephone Lines.
liUilics' Ba.aar a Success
The bazaar given by the Ladies'
Missionary Society of the Presby
terlan cburch at the Loughrldge hall
on last Saturday was a grand success
i every particular, and socially it
as a most pleasant affair and finan
cially it was all that could be expect
ed. The proceeds amounting to $175
ine nan was most beautifully ar
ranged in decorations and numerous
booths erected where the goods of
the society were placed on sale. The
attendance was very large, during the
entire day and evening. The numer
ous booths were certainly most taste
fully arranged and under the man
agement of the ladies as follows: The
fancy work booth was In charge of
Mrs. A. V. Kennedy and Mrs. D. C
itnouen, wnue at tne market was
found Mrs. Sam Pitman and Mrs. O
A. Davis. The dressing sack and
apron booth was under the manage
ment of Mrs. W. S. SniKh. Mrs. Jas
oughridge and Mr. O. V. VIrglu,
and the candy booth, Mrs. James
Holmes and Mrs. G. H. Gllmore. The
men's booth was presided over bv
Misses Margie Walker and Fay Old
ham, and Mtas Pauline Oldham dish
ed out the many good things to eat
at the lunch counter, where all kinds
of lunches and oysters were served
B. Smith drew the fine pig donated
by Lee Oldham. The handsome doll
was drawn by Uncle Sain Latta. The
doll was given to the one guessing
the nearest to the weight of the doll,
and although there were several tied
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Company
CV L. CLARK, Local Manager.
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To Open Saturday.
Edward Rynott & Company will,
next Saturday open up a fine line of
confectionary goods and cigars in the
Egenberger building, on Fifth street,
one door north of Cook's barber shop.
The room is being tastefully painted
and frescoed by r.rtists Thomas and
Relbel and will be a nobby store
when ready for occupancy. Rynott
& Co. will keep here an up-to-date
line of school supplies, writing mate
rial and the like.
The location for the line to be car
ried Is ideal, being centrally located,
almost opposite the Bank of Cass
county in the business district of the
city
A Distinguished Visitor.
Hon. L. A. Beltzer, of Osceola, Ne
braska, was In the city a few hours
today, and gave the Journal a pleas
ant call. Mr. Beltzer is a candidate
for sergeant-at-arms of the Incoming
house of representatives, and we hope
he will be successful in his aspiration.
He is a life-long democrat and has
resided In Nebraska thirty-eight
years. He was sergeant-at-arms of
the house In the session of 1897, and
a resolution was passed unanimously
extending him a vote of thanks for
the faithful manner in which he per
formed the duties of the position. He
Is a eood man for the Dlaee and wn
A large stock of Christmas can- hope he ... be ,,.,
dies nave been ordered for the open
ing, and also a large stock of the best
the market affords.
We have the most full and com
plete line of holiday goods ever
handled In Plattsmouth. Come In
and get a nice present at the right
price. , ' i
Edw. Rynott & Co.,
Sue. to Gerlng & Co.
Lota Davis Improving.
Anton Peterson, who went to Colo
rado City last week to see Lora Davis,
returned last evening. Mr. Davis is
at the hospital at Colorado Springs,
and when Mr. Peterson left his bed-
the guess of Uncle Sam, he proved slde Mr Davls was considerably bet-
the winner in the end. The Dresl- ier- 1118 Bigness was irom erysipe-
dent had offered a premium for the
little folks, for the one making the
prettiest piece of fancy work, and
this prize was won by Miss Francis
Truman. The ladles are surely to be
congratulated upon the success of the
1910 bazaar.
las In his face, and had gotten quite
well advanced before medical skill
got the disease under control. Mr.
Davis' many friends here hope for
his Bpeedy recovery.
Discount! Discount!! Discount!!!
On all kodaks and supplies. All
new and up-to-date, and you can get
anything in our entire stock from
now until Christmas. Come in and
get the children a kodak.
Edw. Rynott & Co.,
Sue. to Gerlng & Co.
. Wood For Sale.
One hundred loads of wood, cut
Into stove length, for sale. Also,-a.
lot of hedge posts and corn crib posts
for sale.
Murray, Neb.
Dr. Newell, Dentist.
Murray every Tuesday from 8 a.
m., to 6 p. m. All kinds of first
class dental work. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Attention!
If you wish to purchase Adeline
Plantation Land, Louisiana, where
every acre produces 35 tons of sugar
can to the acre and corn runs at
from 60 to 90 bushels, take the
Payne Special from Omaha on De
cember 20th, January 3d and 17th.
Fare for tho round trip only 32.50
sleeping car berths, meals, etc., with
eut expense to you. For further par
ticulars write or call on Associate
Agents, the
Windham Investment Co.,
Plattsmouth, Neb.
Our Christmas Goods
Will Celebrate Golden Wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Worley. of
Elmwood, will celebrate their golden
wedding at their home in Elmwood,
Saturday evening, tne 10th inst. Mrs.
Worloy was formerly Miss Chalfant,
of Liberty precinct, in this county.
Col. II. C. McMaken Is In receipt of
an announcement of the celebration,
he having been a guest at the wed
ding fifty years ago. Col. McMaken
will attend and enjoy tho Incidents of
half a century ago.
Jacob Delta Here.
Jacob J. Dletz, of Burr, Nebraska,
and wife, are visiting relatives in
Plattsmouth and vicinity, including
Mr. Deitz' brother-in-law, Mr. R. W.
Toogood and family and Mrs. Deitz'
uncle, Mr. William Melslnger, and
family. Mr. Deitz formerly resided
in Plattsmouth and worked in the
Burlington shops. Mr. Deitz has been
farming near Burr for the past five
years.
Horse Shoeing.
John Durman desires to Inform
those who need his services that he
has opened a shop at the Ora Dawson
place for shoeing horses. Satisfaction
assured.
Murray Ileal Estate.
I have a number of choice pieces
or Murray property for sale. See me
If you wish to purchase.
' A. L. Baker.
We have some very fine toilet sets
for Christmas presents. Come in and
select them before they are all sold.
Edw. Rynott & Co.,
Sue. to Gerlng & Co. I
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Tor Infant and Children.
Tlii Kind You Hays Alvap Bonghl
Have Aboutall Arrived
and a great many of thera are lined out ready for
your inspection. Remember first choice is best, so
be wise and come early:
Hat Pin Holders Shaving Paper Pads
Pin Cushions Hair Receivers
Toilet Sets Rattle Boxes
Necktie Holders Jewel Cases
Hand Mirrors Music Rolls
Post Card Albums
and many other fancy nick-nacks. None of. these
are expensive. You will be surprised at the 25, 35
and 50c articles.
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