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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1920.
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Prepared Exclusively for The Journal.
SERVICE
s a word you often see in advertising
with many it is onlya word here it is
anjactual fact. Service means to us just
what it means to you. Service is some
thing we practice as sincerely as we
preach.
Hank off (UJitdoodIi
UNION, NEB.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Anderson or
Brule, have been visiting in Union
with the family of Frank Anderson
and other relatives for the past few
wofks.
Mont Itobb, who spent Sunday at
home, departed in the afternoon for
I-incoln and then out into the state
looking after his work as a grain
buyer, v
Attorney C. L. Graves was a bufi
rifss visitor in Elmwood last week,
where he was called to look after
tome legal matters for a client at
t'jat place.
While Ed Shaw was kept from h'S
work on account of illness, his place
was ably filled by Mr. Ellis LaRue,
who is a very cleaver young man,
and able to look after the work at
the station in the best of manner.
Julian D. Graves of Peru, who had
loen looking after some business
ii.atters at Omaha during last week,
t-lcrpcd :n his way home last Friday
and spent some time with his broth
rr. Attorney C. L. Graves, and later
continued to his home.
I. O. Mullison. of Shenandoah,
Iowa, who is selling stock food to
the farmers in this vicinity, had the
misfortune to break an axle in his
car, which has laid him up tor a
short time, while the same is- being
repaired by the genial garage man,
Robert Willis, and his excellent force
of workmen.
Mark freeman and family of Iowa,
who is a brother of Miss Ida Free
man of Union, were the guests of
Miss Ida Freeman, at her home in
Union, for the week end driving
from their home in Iowa in a car
and spending a few days with the
sister, and returning to their home
last Monday morning.
George Sherwood departed a few
days ago for Omaha, where he se
cured employment on a ranch in the
western portion of the state, and
departed to that place for the sum
mer. On account of the illness of her
father Wm. Hoback, Miss Leila Ho
back, who has been assisting the
sales force in the A. L. Becker store,
has been compelled to remain at
home.
Mrs. John Campbell of Union, who
has been visiting In Weeping Water
for a short time with her sister Mrs.
A. A. Johnson, on her return stopped
in Union for a visit at the home of
her sister, Mrs. Barbara Taylor, and
returned to her home at Murray last
Monday evening.
Miss Jessie TodJ who has been
feeling very poorly s'ace her getting
up from her sick spell, has decided to
go to Lincoln, where she will take
a series of treatment at the sanitar
ium, with the hopes of an improve
ment in her general health.
Jack McXatt and familj of near
Rock Bluffs, were visiting In Union
for a short time -last Monday,-driving
down in their auto, for the pur
pose of visiting at the houid of Mr.
McN'att's parents, Geo. Lindsay and
also were looking after some busi
ness matters as well.
Dr. G. JL Gilmore and wife with
their little son John, accompanied
Miss Margery Walker and her moth
er Mrs. J. A. Walker, all of Murray,
is a ride In Miss Margery's elegant
new Dodge car. in a trip to ynion
last Sunday, where they visited for
the day at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Mont Robb. All had an -excellent
time, and returned home in the evening.
30,000 Acres
LINCOLN COUNTY, COLORADO LAND
FOR SALE!
We are making trips to Colorado every week.
Come and make a trip and see the country. Special
prices on farms to March 1, 1920. Prices $17.50
to $50 per acre, according to location and improve
ments. One wheat crop will pay for the land. Land
already sown in wheat. Have 60 acres 3 miles east
of Union for quick sale at $135.00 per acre. Good
terms. Phone L. R. Upton, phone No. 39.
CHAS. BOWDISH,
. Box 11. Union, Neb.
John Clarence shipped some six
cars of alfalfa to the Kansas City
market last Monday and Tuesday.
Misses Anna and Frances Bauer de
parted last Monday morning for Ne
braska City, where they spent the
day visiting with friends.
Jack Davis of Elmwood, has just
completed a good well for
Saw the Steelier Pictures
Nels Martin, Ralph Davis and
John Irwin drove to Plattsmouth last
Friday evening, where they enjoyed
the Stecher-Caddock wrestle as
shown in the movies at that place,
and declare they were well paid for
their trouble.
1 which will merit success, both for
him and the church to which he mln-
. Isters, as well as to the communities
in which he lives and the church Is
situated.
Has Excellent Eating Place '
Orvllle McQuinn, who purchased
the popular eating house of Jay and , the toe was mashed
jacK Austin a short time ago is conducting-
the place in an excellent
Interesting Wrestling Match,
The Union social club had a very
interesting evening in a number or
bouts at their rooms, the principal
one being a wrestle betweun Mr.
Wilber Eaton and F. P. Miller.
There had been some preliminary
work by others, but interest was
centered in the principal event,
which resulted in Mr. Wilber Eaton
securing the .first fall only, while
the others went to Mr. Miller, he re
ceiving the victory.
manner, having . the assistance oi
David Mrs- McQuinn, they both being excel-
Murray, and began last Tuesday on I ". I
one on the D. w! Foster place. W nlf ?l?ce. all things being
n W. Phenev and fanillv were vis- v-icx" 6l""B
if ins- in Plattsmoiith last Sundav. be- to their patrons
ng the guests of friends and driv
ing up in their Franklin Sedan.
James Lewis was visiting with
friends in Nebraska City last, Mon
day, going down on'the early train
in the morning, and remaining all
day.
Otto Bishop of Nehawka, repre
senting a Chicago firm, was a visitor
in Union last Monday and was taken
to Nehawka by his friend, A. L.
Becker. '
W. H. Marks was a visitor for a
short time at Nebraska City last
Monday, going -down on the morn
ing train to look after some busi
ness. Dick Chriswiesser of south of Ne
hawka was a brief visitor in Union
last Monday, when on his way to
the county seat to look after some
business.
Jack and Jay Austin were assist
ing Blair Porter in sawing wood for
the summer's use last Monday and
have a pile which will carry Blair
through the summer.
Dale Philpot of Weeping Water,
was a viistor in Union for a short
time last Monday, while waiting for
a train on his return from a visit at
Omaha for a few days.
W. H. Porter, just like the rest,
left the cap off his car when getting
gasoline, and made a trip to Nehaw
ka. and had to borrow a cloth to put
over the spout to get home.
H. C. Beverage is painting his car
at the battery hospital of W. If.
DuBois and is making It look like
new. Beverage is someiuiug
painter when it comes to the matter
of autos.
Mick Klaurens of Nehawka. and
an excellent fellow withal was
visitor for a short time in Union
last Monday afternoon, while on hi
wav to Omaha to look after some
business matters.
Mrs. J. B. Taylor and children are
viisting for the week at the home of
Mrs. Elizabeth Easter, during tn
absence of Rev. Taylor, who is out
in the state this week and will re
main until Saturday evening.
Nearly Missed His Foot
Not quite, but nearly, was the re
sult, when L." It. Upton, dropped a
box of goods while handling the
same, but the results were the same,
He has been
giving it any amount of favors, and
attention and it is getting along
fine, but had exacted a considerable
suffering doling the time since the
accident.
Spring millinery!
We have received a very beautiful stock of Spring
Millinery, including an appropriate hat for each woman
in the vicinity. They are now on display at our 'store.
Come and inspect them and get the choicest as they will
soon go at the money-ravin prices we have put on them.
Union,
R. D. STIME, Nebraska
Entertained All Three. Leagues
Entertainments were given to the
membership of the three younger
leagues of the Methodist church last
4 Thursday and Friday evening, at
which all who attended enjoyed the
occasion, and were loud -in their
praise of those who promoted the entertainment.
Will Preach at Wyoming.
The Rev. L. Morrison who is min
ister at the church at Union and
Wyoming will preach at the latter
place on the next Sunday, and at Un
ion in the evening. The other ser
vices will be conducted at the Meth
odist church during the day with
the single exception of the morning
preaching.
Huge Evangelical Drive
The BaDtist church in the state
of Nebraska, being one of the church
es interested in the Inter-Church
World Movement, are this week be-
rinnin? their drive of the state. In
an attempt at world evangelism
There have been twenty teams or
eanlzed for the initial effort in we
braska. The Rev. J. B. Taylor, who
Is one of the foremost of the leaders
in the movement, has been selected
as the leader of one of the teams
and is out this week in the western
portion of the state, where he is with
the team of which he is the leader,
will bear the message, and with the
others inaugurate. the work for the
following which will soon push the
work on to its ultimate success, ine
state organization has done well in
the selection of Mr. Taylor for this
nosition and will be rewarded ty
large amount of good work for the
team under his charge. A. H. woran
of the BaDtist church at Cedar Rap
ids, is the stereoptican speaker of
the team, while A. O. Newburg of
Ashland, is the .instructor in the in
stitute work.
To Hold "Bake Sale" Series
The ladies of the Baptist church
under the siiDervision of Mrs. J. B
Taylor, will continue their "bake
sales" during the coming summer
the initial one, which was given last
Saturday, oroving a great success.
The ladies have arranged to have
f the Droducts .every three
weeks and always on Saturday.
Those who have eaten of the baking
of the ladies of this church know
well the excellent quality.
Hens 29c lb.
40c Ooz.
Egg
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R. and MRS. POULTRY RAISER:
Can you afford to let your chickens roost in trees
and sheds and deposit those gold nuggets called
eggs under some barn or out in. the weeds. or no
telling where some place where they may never'
be found, or will be spoiled'when you do find them?
Now is the time to build Biddie a new bungalow.
Let us furnish the material and .Mr. and Mrs.
Rhode Island Red, yourself and we will all be
happy. "
Frans Bros. Lumber Co.,
Phone 69-A
Union, Neb.
Will Give Entertainment Here
One of the teams of the Baptist
church who are inaugurating the
Inter-Church World Movement, will
be at Union on Tuesday, both dur
ing the afternoon and evening, from
three to four in the afternoon and
from' 7:30 to 8:30 in-the evening,
when they will give a special pro
gram, consisting . of addresses, am!
a stereoDtican exhibition. All an
esnecially invited to be in attend
ance, being assured of the tone and
quality of the entertainment and for
which there will be no charges.
Visited with Friends in Union
Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M.
Porter, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Van
Pattor, the latter formerly Miss Ada
Porter, ail of Lincoln, visited in Un
ion, being the guests of J. C. Snave
ley and wife and also visiting with
Mr. and Mrs. Blair Porter and wife
and W. II. Porter and daughter
Leatha. .They all enjoyed the occa
sion immensely, and returned - to
their home in the evening, in Mr.
Porter's car. For a time it looked
like walking would be crowded, as
the car was put out of commission
when an axle broke, but they hav
ing been looking for such a contin
gency, had the necessary accessories
to mend the break and were on their
way home In a short time.
Are Trying to Make It Pay
John Becker purchased a couple
of truck loads of calves, which he, ac
companied by his brother, H. H.
Becker, took to Omaha, where they
were sold on the stock market. In
order to make the matter pay both
ways, the boys brought on their re
turn, a load of sugar for the A.
Becker store, while Henry also pur
chased some repairs for his tractor.
Modern Tern Sawyer et al.
In imitation of the famous char
acters, created in the fertile brain
of Samuel Clemmons "Mark Twain",
. ... I Klarta VTflallemt A rl rf rope a m
ion spent a night a short time ago uun,vS ,
on an island in the Missouri. river. I At the entertainment given last ,
They were out with their guns, try- Sunday evening at the Methodist
ing to dsive some fish of the Missouri church and which was participated
river out on the Nebraska shore, in by the intermediate, Junior and
where the better ones couli be se- primary Epworth league, the address
lected, and like truant school boys, made by Rev. L. Morrison was one
did not realize the lapse of time, nor . well worth while as a exponent of
the conditions of the weather, until j the aims and ideals of the founders
they essayed to return, and found of these orders for younger Chrls
the elements against them with a ; tians, and would be an excellent
fierce gale humping, touching only ' guide for the workers in this line.
the high spots of Nebraska, In its , Mr. Morrison is well equipped for a
hurried trip from the Rocky moun- . talk along the line of work with the
young people as he is also with the
organized workers of the church of
more mature years.
Miss Alice Crozier, who is the su
perintendent of the Junior league,
In her address disclosed the fact of
a most thorough knowledge of how
a young peoples society should be
conducted, and from the results
which has come from her excellent
work, no one can help but know that
her heart has been in the work as
well as her possessing a knowledge
of how the work should be accom
plished.. Miss Crozier's address was
enthusiastically received, and with
the assistance of the older members
of the church we expect to see great
er results from the efforts of the
younger societies. . - .
tains. The boat could not be in
duced even by the strong arms of
the trhee young men, with biceps
strong as iron bands, to approach
the Nebraska 6hore, and they were
driven to the island north of town,
where they made a fire and camped
for the night, not at all comfortable,
but camped just the same. They re
turned the following morning after
the wind had subsided, and declare
they found no cave with gold therein.
Had His Car Damaged
While David LaRue wan driving
along the road south of Nehawka,
and had stopped in the road, the. car
following behind, driven by W. S.
Norris of near that place, collided
from the rear causing -some injury
to result from the "contact. While
probably both parties were endeavor
ing to exercise all the earn possible,
the accident occurred any way and
fortunate it was that the damage
was not greater.,.
Card of Thanks . " .
We desire to express our sincere
thanks for the kindness shown at the
time of the death and burial of our
beloved mother, and to the Baptist
church who extended courtesies, to
the Rev. W. A. Taylor, who delivered
the funeral service, as well as to
those who furnished flowers, and au
tomobiles for the occasion. Mrs. W.
L. Stine and husband.
Will Give Class Play Friday
The Junior class of the Union
schools will give a class play, for
the year at the Woodmen hall, on
Friday evening of this week. This
is an interesting play with a num
erous plot, and well filled with solid
matter as well. The members who
are nutting on the entertainment
have done a good deal of work and
will surely give an excellent evening
The title of the entertainment is,
"And Ted Comes Home". You can
not afford to miss this entertainment
Enjoyed Instructive Af ternoon .
The intermediate, junior and prl
mary league of the Methodist church
last Sunday evening had a most ex
cellent program, in which the child
ren had a considerable share of the
production, they doing the singing
and much of the recitation. Besides
this there were a number of addres
ses, among which was one by Mrs.
E. J. Mougay, when she made an ex
cellent address on the topic, of "duty
of the church to the child." Mrs. J,
D. Cross also spoke on the matter
of the "duty of trte home to the
church". Miss Fannie McCarroll, on
the theme of "what, can we do for
the children of Union", made an ex
cellent talk, and which was well re
ceived. .The entire evening was one
well worth while. -
Has Held Charge 14 Years
Last Sunday completed, full four
teen years of service to the church
at Wabash by the Rev. W. A. Tay
lor of the! BaDtist denomination. Dur
ing this time, hie had miissed but a
few appointments, and those in gen
eral only because he was called to
say the last sad words when some
one was taken to their last resting
place, and to bury the dead was one
of the sad, . yet.' beautiful offices to
which he was caller to the ministry.
With the Easter morn, hewlll began
the fifteenth year of ministry to the
church at that place, and will as In
the past, work with a riitntuiness,
a complete general line of
Staple
Merchandise
When in need of anything
call on j
A. L. DECIIIER,
Union, Nebraska
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Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pool and
family were in town for a while
Saturday.
Mrs. Eugene Colbert and family
were in town for a while Saturday.
Sirs. A. M. Van Every is back
home for a while, after spending
some time with her daughter in Ne
hawka. Edd Van Every came in Saturday
evening for a short visit.
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Jack in an and
family were Sunday visitors at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Jack-man.
Mrs. Henry Thomas and children
are visiting at the home of Mr. and
Mrs.' W. T. Richard.
O. O. Thomas, of Lincoln, was in
town Tuesday looking after some
business matters.
Mrs. John Hess returned. Monday
morning after a few months visit
in Oregon.
II. T. Squires returned Friday
evening. '
Monday afternoon . a number of
the ladies went in to surprise and
welcome Mrs. Hess back home again.
A very pleasant afternoon was spent.
Howard and Faith Murfin visit
ed1 with their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
C. S. Murfin, over Sunday.
C. S. Murfin commenced work in
Weeping Water Monday morning.
March 15th.
The manager for the Farmers Ele
vator has arrived and commenced
work March 15th.
The Park Otte home has been re
leased from quarantine. .
Mr. and Mrs. William Langhorst
were Elmwod visitors on Saturday
evening.
Osbert Griffert moved to a farm
northwest of Elmwood one day last
week. '.".
George Creamer of Steiner, Ne
braska, visited, at the home of Frank
Reese and family Sunday and Hon
day.
Two Jacks for Sale
I have two large jacks, one 6 years
and the otlfer 8 years old, which I
am offering for sale. The younger
one especially, large. Their colts can
be seen here. Address or telephone
me. - j. tu. iAuxi,
tf) . Union, Neb.
FOR SALE
1920 Reo touring car. Never been
run. V A bargain. Jesse Domingo,
Weeping Water, Neb r. 25-2sw.
Ready for Spring Work
I have paper books from three different firms, with
very beautiful and tasteful patterns contained therein.
I am prepared to do your interior decorating and out
side painting. Call at my home and see samples, or
phone me and I will call on you.
EARL MERRITT, Painter and Decorator
Phone No. 86 -:- -:- -:- Union, Nebr.
Things Sood to Eat!
I am selling Staple and Fancy Groceries. Come in and we
will help you solve the problem of the hif?h cost of living. Wc
have everything in the grocery line in season, and-it'll at the
lowest price, consistent with reliable lines of mcrcli;indiEe. Give
us a trial.
R. D. STIW
UNION
NEBRASKA
"That Baby Overland"
.We have accepted the agency in Union and vicinity for the
"Baby Overland," which you must see and ride in to appreciate.
We also carry OldsoraoblJa Cars and Trucks and llco Cars and
Trucks. We have a number of good mechanics ready for any work
that may be offered in the repair line. We also carry a full steel;
of tires and accesories for all makes of cars. See us for cars or
repair work.
C30BEGT WILLBS,
UNION -:- -:- -:- NEBRASKA
Somo Real Spring Bargains
In ordeT to reduce the heavy stock we are carrying at present,
wc are offering some extraordinary bargains in several lines of
merchandise. Canned goods are being sold for less than you could
otherwise buy them and they're all prime goods. We have a big bar
gain in lanterns at $1.10. See them. Work clothes at wholesale
prices, as good as the market affords. We also have some extra
bargains in paints, leads and oils, as low as the present wholesale
prices. You know what that means. A fine line of breakfast foods
bought so Ave can sell them right. You can also save money here
on a cream separator or a Fairbanks-Morse gasoline engine. Head
quarters for all lubricating oils, axle grease and hard oil. bought to
sell right. If you drink java, get our special prices on coffee.
Here is a genuine opportunity to save money. Let us serve
you. We guarantee complete satisfaction.
UNION
NEBRASKA
leaning and Pressing
IS OUR SPECIALTY!
en's and Ladies' Garmcnls Hade as
Good, as Hew!
Will call for garments when requested and will also
pay parcel post charges one way on all mail orders.
Prices r.lost Reasonable and Satisfaction
Guaranteed!
When in need of a fine hand tailored suit call utid
look our tailoring department. We can save you monty.
LU3SGI-5
Phone 166
DRY CLEANER AND TAILOR
Plattsmouth, Neh.
PicrO-nln Pav Whnn'Piirnrl
1 1 - . A tnildfyatem of treatment that cores Piles, Fistula and
1. other Rectal Diseases In a short time, without a wmmui,.
SS gical operation. No Chloroform. Ether or other general
anasmeuc osea. a care guarameea in every ease accepted
for treatment, and no money to be paid onUl cared. Write for book on Recta 1 Diseases, with names
and testimonials of more than 1000 prominent people who have been permanently cured. a
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Dns. nncn a agii, the dentists
The largest and best equipped dental offices in Omaha. Experts jf 3
in charge of all work. Lady attendant. MODERATE PRICES. U
Porcelain filings just like tooth. Instruments carefully sterilised f:
after using. ' , i
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