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rank Dugay spent Sunday with
home folks.
Miss Etta Nickels was a IMatts
iriouth visitor last, Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Carroll was an
Omaha visitor last Thursday.
Ab. Unedeker shipped a car of
cattle to South Omaha Monday.
Miss May Lewis was a guest of
Miss Etta Nickels last Sunday.
Mrs. John llendircks was a
riattsmouth visitor Wednesday.
Oliver and Oscar Lloyd lost one
of their pood work horses Tues
day. Lloyd and Joe Creamer were
riattsmouth visitors Sunday even
ing. " ' ' i '
Enoch Moreland and wife were
l'latlsmouth visitors last Satur
day. Frank Schlichlemeier shipped
a car of cattle (o South Omaha
Monday.
Oeorpc Nickels was among
those seen in Plait smouth last
Saturday.
Mrs. I. H. Fitch is spending a
few days with her daughter, Mrs.
E. R. Queen.
1 Mrs. Walter Sans and Mrs. Ted
Harrows were IMatlsniouth visit
ors last Saturday.
W. I'. Ilutcheson and wife were
falling on IMatlsniouth mer
chants last Saturday.
D. U. rrans and mother were
visit intr E. (1. Lewis and family
Sunday afternoon.
J. 0. Lewis and wife and L. F
Fitch were visit ing Sunday with
R. II. Fitch, jr., and wife.
Mrs. Nick Klaurens went to Ne-
hawka Thursday to see her
mother, who has been quite sick
. W. Shrader shipped two rars
of cattle to South Omaha Wed
nesday evening. They were load
ed at Nehawka, and Mr. Shrader
accompanied them to the market
Mrs. Frank Ilhoden was trans
acting business in Nebraska City
Monday.
Nick Klaurens and family were
transacting business in IMatts
mouth Saturday.
J. 1. Tutt was in Murray a few
days last week visiting at the
home of his son, E. S. and wife.
II. O. Todd was looking after
some business matters in the
county seat Wednesday evening.
M. Hild, John Bauer and James
Sage of IMallsinouth were visiting
at the home of Mr. ami Mrs. Mark
White last Sunday.
Mrs. A. Ii. Baker, Mrs. Charles
Carroll and Mis? Grace Porter at
tended the meeting in TMatls
mouth Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. George Dodge and
Will Egenbzerger and Miss Violet
Dodge of IMallsinouth were guests
at the homeo f Mr. and Mrs. Mark
White last Sunday.
Ir. B. F. Brendel and wife and
Dr. J. F. Hrendel and wife spent
ast Sunday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Hamge, east of
Murray. They report a most
pleasant time.
Mr. and Mrs. L S. White, who
have been sick for the past few
months, are improving at this
time. Mr. While was able to go
down to the farm Sunday and re-
nain over night with his son,
Mark and wife, returning Monday.
Miss Margaret Hialt, who has
been attending the stale uni
versity the past winter, has .re
turned to the home of her grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. White,
in Murray, to spend her vacation.
Frank Vallery closed the deal
his week whereby Marion Thacker
becomes the owner of the Murray
company threshing outfit, which
was owned by a number of the
farmers here. Mr. Thacker will
r penile the machine Ibis season
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Very Special Saie of u
Summer
Dress Goods
All our regular 25c Tissues, Ram
er Suitings and Flaxons on sale
for 10 days at the extreme- 1 (p
ly low price of, per yard
All new stock, very latest patterns
and stocks. Samples for the asking.
Hiatt i Tutt
J. W. Holmes and W. S. Smith
were Omaha visitors Monday.
Mrs. Pete Campbell has been
ipi it e sick for the past few days.
Mrs. Addie Stokes is numbered
with the sick this week, suffer
ing w it b lonsililis.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gapeu of
Mynard were in attendance at the
social last Saturday evening:.
Born To Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Tilson, on Sunday, June 22, a
baby boy. All are doing nicely.
E. S. Tutt was looking after
some business matters in the
county seat Wednesday evening.
Uncle George Shrader, who has
been on the sick list for the past
few days, is not quite so well this
week.
Mrs. Catherine Corbitt of Ne
hawka was visiting a few days
the past week with her niece, Mrs.
J. F. Brendel.
L. 1). Hiatt was a Plattsniouth
visitor for a few hours Monday
evening, looking after some busi
ness matters.
Born To Mr. and Mrs. I).
Hosteller, on last Saturday, June
21, a boy. Both mother and lit
tle one doing nicely.
Born To Mr. and Mrs. John
Farsenan, on last Friday, June
20, a baby boy. Both mother and
little one are doing incely.
Miss Marie Kaufman came down
from IMatlsniouth Wednesday
morning for a few days' visit at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Lillie.
The infant child of Mr. and
Mrs. Will Baker died at their
home on Monday, June 23. Inter
ment was made in the Hock Bluffs
cemetery.
Mrs. Galen Ilhoden went to
Omaha Thursday morning, where
she will enter the hospital for a
couple of weeks' treatment for
nervous trouble.
Mrs. John Hendricks, residing
southeast of Murray, was quite
sick a few days this week, suffer
ing from a severe hemorrhage of
the lungs. She is improving
rapidly. . ,
The social given by the Mis
sionary society last Saturday
evening was well attended. He
tween $20 and $2.r was taken in
ami somewhere near 20 will be
cleared.
The little 1-year-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Johnson died at
the home of his parents on last
Thursday, June 20, of Height's
disease. Interment was made Sat
urday at Nehawka.
Mrs. Hamilton, mother of our
ueiiial carpenter and contractor,
departed for her home last Thurs
day, after making a most enjoy
able visit with her son and fam
ily. Mr. ami Mrs. D. C. West and
daughter, Miss Gladys, and Mrs.
Charles Stone, of Nehawka. at
tended the social at the Presby
terian church last Saturday evening.
Mrs. J. P. Saltier, Mrs. John
l.utz and Mrs. M. Hild, all of
Platlsmoulh, came to Murray
Wednesday morning and were
driven in a carriage to the farm
home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Puis,
where they met with the Ladies'
Aid society.
Henry Creamer lost one of his
best milk cows Tuesday night
from being 'struck by lightning
during the storm. He carries in
suarnce on his slock m the
Columbia Insurance Co., and the
amount of his loss was paid Wed
nesday.
Mrs. Kit lie Tucker, who has!
been here for the past two months
caring for her nioiner, Mrs. Nix,
has returned to her home at Fort
Morgan, Colo. We understand
that her uncle, L. B. Brown, will
follow later and make his home
with Mrs. Tucker.
Steve Beckner, who has been in
the hospital at Omaha for the past
three weeks, where he underwent
an operation for appendicitis, re
turned homo Wednesday morning.
He Is getting along very nicely,
but is still very weak from the
three weeks' confinement in the
hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Hiatt and
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Tutt spent last
Sunday at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. John Fnris. While the day
was a very pleasant one in numer
ous ways, the special feature was
the excellent dinner, which only
Mrs. Faris knows well how to pre.
pare. It was one of those gooc
old farm dinners seldom enjoyed
by city folks, who are not favorei
Mrs. A. E. Smith is reported
much better at this time.
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Beal of
Piatt smoutli were guests of Mr.
and Mrs. O. A. Davis one day last
week.
Will Wehrbein and Kaymond
Creamer made a trip to Platts
niouth Tuesday, where Mr. Wehr
bein was getting a new binder.
The Study club met Tuesday af
ternoon. The class has finished
the history study and will now
take up the American literature.
This is a splendid time to join the
class; you will receive the same
advantage of the literature as the
(dd members.
Dr. Hannah will preach the last
of his series of sermons here next
S"iiday evening for at least a
year, as he will take a vacation at
this lime. The congregation here
has called a minister for a year,
beginning July 6. The people of
this community have certainly en
joyed Dr. Hannah's ministry and
only hope that they may be able
to hear him many times in the
future.
Mr. Charles L. Creamer was
Iran-acting business in Platts
niouth la-l Saturday.
! Tlie ladio of the K. N. K. are
preparing to hold an interesting
and pleasant meeting at the
Lewistown church Thursday, July
:!. Business meeting at 1 to 3 p.
m. Visitors from 3 to 5 p. m.
Come out and have a social time
with the ladies. The following is
the list of dishes that will be
needed, which is given to help
those who are planning to attend:
Teacups, plates, sauce-dishes,
cream pitchers, sugar bowls,
glasses, vegetable dishes, meat
platters, soup bowls, tea and
table-spoons. Refreshments at 5
p. in. The public generally invited.
From Mt. Pleasant
Henry Thiele, F. M. Massie and
M. I. Sprague, all from Ml. Pleas,
ant precinct, were in the city to
day, driving up in Mr. Thiele's
automobile. They were here look
ing after some business matters,
and while in town Mr. Massie paid
the Journal office a brief visit, re
newing his subscription for an
other year.
A Birthday Party.
line of (he most delightful
entefai;P'ie)il-i wa- th- party
given on Mrs. W. M. Wiley June
18. on her sixty. seventh birthday
at her home ea-l of Murray. The
party was planned by her daugh
ter, Mrs. (ieorge Parks. Mrs. Al
bert Funk and Mrs. Warren Wiley
gave several solos and duets
which were much appreciated.
Mrs. Wiley received many beauti
ful gifts, which she will have, to
remember this happy occasion.
During the afternoon Mrs. Parks
and daughters, Wella and Mary,
and Helen and Hose Heed served
a two course luncheon. At a late
hour they all departed, wishing
Mrs. .W iley many more happy
birthdays. Those present were:
Mesdames E. B. Perry. Albert
Funk and daughter, Alice, George
Wiley of Plattsniouth, Peter
Campbell. (Hen Campbell, Alf
Nickels, Warren Wiley, Misses
Elizabeth Oliver, Virgie Campbell,
Inez Splill, Rose and Helen Reed,
Alice Nickels and Sarah Elizabeth
Wiley. ...
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Three Shorthorn bulls, eligible
to registry H. G. Todd.
A Bad Accident.
Mr. and Mrs. JefT Brendel had
a very narrow escape from serious
injury last Sunday afternoon.
They were driving along the high
way near the residence of Dr.
Long, immediately east of Mur
ray, when the automobile belong
ing to William Dunn, from Weep
ing Water, driven by Mr. Dunn's
son, came along at what Mr.
Brendel says was a terrific speed,
striking Mr. Brendel's buggy just
at the approach of the bridge
across the branch. Mr. and Mrs.
Brendel were both thrown out of
the buggy,' which was thrown
from the bridge into the branch.
Mrs. Brendel was uninjured, but
JefT received an injury to his arm
and his clothing was pretty badly
torn. The buggy was somewhat
damaged.
Serious Auto Accident.
Ed flansemer met with quite a
serious auto accident last Satur
day evening, at which time him
self and Joe West, the only oc
cupants of the car, might have
been very seriously injured, if not
lo-t their lives. They had been
up to the pleasant farm home of
John I'rish, where they spent the
evening at a social dance, and
were returning home and running
at a pretty good speed, when one
of the tires of the car exploded
and the car was turned over, pin
ning Mr. Gansmer and Mr. West
under it. Mr. Ciansemer received
quite an ugly cut on his hand and
wrist and a badly sprained back,
and has since been confined lo his
bed. Joe came out of the accident
uninjured. No great damage was
done to the car.
Hand Badly Mashed.
Mrs. Z. W. Shrader, residing
about six miles west of Murray,
met with a very serious and pain
ful accident Tuesday of this week
while engaged in doing the family
washing. Mr. and Mrs. Shrader
have exerted every effort to make
the family washday task as easy
as possible, and have attached
both the washing machine and
wringer to the gasoline engine,
which was carrying both ma
chines at the time of the accident.
Mrs. Shrader was operating the
wringer, and in trying to release
a piece of the wash from the cog
wheels of the wpiu'"r she caught
her left hand in them, very
severely crushing the hand, tear
ing the flesh from the bones. Dr.
B. F. Brendel. Mr. Shrader and
Alf Nickels auloed to the county
seal wilh the injured lady, where
Dr. Livingston assisted in dress
ing the wound, which required
over thirty stitches to replace.
Mrs. Shrader returned home from
IMallsinouth Wednesday morning,
and while she is getting along as
Vell as could be expected, she has
suffered a great deal from the injuries.
Pleasant Time at State Fisheries.
A week ago Sunday a party of
young people had a pleasant time
at the state fisheries. About 10:30
they arrived at the park and all
had well-filled baskets, consisting
of sandwiches, cake and pickles,
and lemonade to drink. At a late
hour they departed for home,
! having had a pleasant time.
Those in the crowd were: Mes
srs. and Mesdames Adam Kreager,
Henry Engelkemier, August En
gelkemier, George Engelkemier,
Misses Sophia Kreager, Rose and
Margaret Engelkemier, Messrs.
Henry Kreager, Willie Kreager,
Walter and Wallis Kreager, Roy,
Clarence, Forest and George Engelkemier.
Platform Dance.
There will be another platform
dance given at the Tulene grove,
one mile west of Plattsniouth, on
Saturday evening, June 28. Music
by the Svoboda orchestra.
Fourth of July Picnic.
An invitation is extended to
everyone lo spend the Fourth in
Murray, at the beautiful McCul
lough grove. Bring your dinner
and enjoy the day at home. The
Christian and Presbyterian
churches will have the manage
ment of a stand, where you cart
get ice cream, lemonade, fruit,
candy and coffee. Tell your friends
about the big day in Murray and
help to make the day at home a
grand success.
Celebrates Birthday.
Last Sunday at the pleasant
home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Engel
kemier assembled a large number
of friends and relatives in honor
of the former's birthday anniver
sary, it being the last birthday
celebration in the country home
of Mrs. Fred Engelkemier, as they
will soon depart for their new
home in Plattsniouth, where they
will live in the future. The par
lors and dinging room were dec
orated with carnations and roses.
A feast was served by Mrs. Jake
Krager, Mrs. George Engelke
mier, Mrs August Engelkemier
and Miss Rose Engelkemier. Musio
and games occupied the after
noon until a late hour, when all
departed for their homes, wishing
Mrs. Engelkemier many more
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WANTED TO BUY Fresh,
sweet cream, 18 to 20 per cent, in
5-gallon quanities. We pay bet
ter than market price.
Nemetz & Co.
Shipped Fine Cattle.
Alfred Gansemer, one of the
most successful young cattle
feeders of this locality, shipped
the last of his winter's feeding to
South Omaha Sunday evening and
they were on the market Monday
morning. The cattle were pretty
heavy and brought an excellent
price, averaging him just $125
per head. While Alf. is young in
business, he has sure displayed
excellent judgment of the valua
tion of cattle and has. been very
fortunate at marketing time, al
ways securing nlmost the top
price.
Prepare for Your
Spring Vork Now!
V0UR plows need
sharpening, and other
machinery may need re
pairing. Line them up
now and bring them in,
and let me put them in
goodcondition for you by
the time the Spring rush
arrives. You will be busy
then and so will I.
COME IN NOW!
Walter Green,
Blacksmithing and Horseshoeing
Murray, Nebraska
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It is now time that you were placing your orderfor bind
er twine while the prices are at the lowest notch.
Standard Twine, 10c per pound
Extra Twine, 11c per pound
Pure Manilla Twine 12jc per lb.
We are also selling the famous ACME BINDER,
and let us figure with you.
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