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1 fSXpSV&Y. DZCE1I3EB 7. 132. S53gr-..t7SEKIT. PAGE TERES. Nehawka Department! Prepared in the Interests of the People of Nehawka and Surrounding Vicinity Especially for the Journal Readers. AT THE GIFT STORE! Watch Repair Price List: Cleaning $1.50 Jewels, each 1.50 Hair spring ' 2.50 Dials 2.50 and up Ratchets 1.00 Click Spring 1.50 All work fully guaranteed. Come in and give us a trial and convince yourself. E. R. KENDLE, NEHAWKA -:- -:- -:- NEBRASKA Mr. and Mrs. Burby autoed to Ne braska City last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Esenwite took Thanksgiving dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Burby. Arthur Wolph was called to Platts mouth last Friday to look after some business matters. Mr. E. R. Kendle and wife were visiting with relatives and friends in Lincoln last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Burby and daughter Ruth took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. . The Rev. McKelvie. who is con Howard Esenwine last Sunday. ducting the revival meetings at the Parr Young received a car load of Otterbein church is well pleased hay a few days since which he di- with the interest taken and the large vlded with a number of his neigh- crowds who are attending the meet bors. I ings. A. W. Propst the Ford man of Un- Reuben Eaton of near Union was a Ion was looking after some business ' visitor in Nehawka last Monday matters in his line in Nehawka last where he received from the trusty Monday. j miller nearly a wagon load of our Mark Burton has been papering at ' which he will use at his home, the home of John Knabe for the past ! just received, a car of No. one homeHk! making thC hme mre earlv Otio potatoes. These are ex Grandmother St. John, who ha ceptionally good and will be sold been having the rheumatism for some while they last at 75 cents per bush- time past, has Improved quite a good el at F. P. Sheldon's. deal lately. Miss Ruth Hinton was a visitor at - The children of Clarence Peck who ner nonie in Lincoln last Thursday have been kept home with the chick- en pox have entirely recovered ana are again in school. Richard Deles Dernier of near Elm- wood and wife were visiting last Sun- day at the home of Grandmother St John and other friends. William Kropp and family and Carl Giles and family were guests at the homes of Granmother St. John and C. F. St. John and wife last Sun day. -. The teachers of the Nehawka schools all visited their respective homes for Thanksgiving and all re turned to take up their work last Monday. The Rev. John Simpkins, pastor of the United Brethren church has been ing after some business matters in rerr ick for a nnmbnr of days tut plattsmouth last Friday and meet at this time is showing much lm- ing with many of his friends, provement. jrs Minnie Champton of Jeffer- George Kraeger of west of Mynard son. S. D.. dauchter of Mr. and Mrs. was delivering corn to W. O. Troop last week having sold Mr. Troop a large amount of the grair for feed ing his stock. Misses Florence Wright. Velma Wessel. Maybelle Troop and Mr. Mer- rill Sheldon were attending the box Do Your Christmas Shopping Now! Let us help you solve your gift problem this year. In our stock you will find gifts at reasonable prices suit able for everyone. Now is the time to choose your gifts. Avoid the last minute rush. HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS Fancy Turkish Towels Linen Towels Embroidered and Lace Trimmed Dresser Scarfs Fancy Pillow Cases Leather Pocket Books Suspenders for Men Hose Neckwear Arm Bands DOLLS! DOLLS! Ask to See Our F.P. PHONE NO. 14 Main Spring $1.50 Staff 3.00 Demagnetizing 1.00 Hands, each .20 Clicks 1.00 Pallet Jewels, each 2.00 supper given by the Murray school last Wednesday evening. A. G. Cisuey who has been nurs ing very sore eyes on account of hav ing them injured while working is now rejoicing on account of the sub stantial improvement in them. Harry W. Thomas and family of Falls City were guests at the home of Herman L. Thomas and family of Nehawka for Saturday and Sunday last, all enjoying the visit greatly. returning in time to take up her work on Friday morning. However, she enjoyed a most excellent time. Mr. C. S. Stone has organized a tour Df a number of people and de- parted last Tuesday for Texas where they will spend some ten days see ing the country and enjoying a good time. Messrs. A. E. Anderson and George Sheldon were visiting in Omaha last Wednesday where they were looking after some business matters in con nection with the Sheldon manufac turing company here. John Knabe and wife were visiting in Plattsmouth last Meek one day. The Rev. E. O. Johnson was look- W. A. Lwis, who has been making her home in the north for some time has been visiting at the home of her parents for the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wolph will depart during the weeK ior a stay oi all winter in California where they Cuff Links Fancy Leather Belts Bed Spreads Linen Luncheon Sets Colored Embroidered Handkerchiefs Winton Rugs Felt Slippers Military Sets Traveling Bags Handkerchiefs DOLLS! Boys' Overcoats SHELDOn Established 1888 NEHAWKA, NEB. will spend the time with a number of relatives and friends, stopping at a number of places during the time. numoer or places during tne time. "M- mis, aiii. .v,- mit n-r.fir Mr. Oliie AIlis the efficient -work- o ,.f W T nriflKavir o-o o- 1, o ,1 In resign his position on account of the illness of his wife at their home at Wat ash. Mr. Glenn Whiteman has accepted the position vacated by Mr. Allis. Charles Adams and George Pol lard weer hunting ducks on the river near old Rock Bluffs last Sunday and George says that they got a nice lot of the feathered favorites, but Char ley did not say how many they really did get. The friends of Jack Douglas who has been sick for some time and but tntly returned from the hospital, the other day went en masse and gathered and cribbed his corn crop, which was short on account of the hail storm last July. Just about Thanksgiving time a number of the people of north of Ne hawka took chickens to the Omaha market and could find no offers for them and brought them back to Plattsmouth where they disposed of I them at very fair prices irninc v eve - itnieir I Chalmer Switzer while return from Plattsmouth last Saturda ning had the misfortune to be st n -,.,..).,.. -r . u ers of Omaha. Mr. Switzer suffered! no especial damage while the other car was pretty badly used up. Just received, a car of No. ere early Ohio potatoes. These are ex ceptionally good and will be sold while they last at 75 cents per bush el at F. P. Sheldon's. The Busy Workers of the Metho dist church of Nehawka will give a bazaar and supper at the auditor ium this coming Saturday evening and this will be well worth your time to stop in and see what they have and secure an excellent supper. Postmaster Hoback and wife were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mrs. Hoback's parents. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Massie. Mrs. Massie. who has been -ick. could not entertain and her daughter. Mrs. Hoback prepared tlu dinner for all. A most pleasant time was had by all. Mr. Harmon Beck and James R. Hill have been visiting in Council Bluffs and attending the trial of Mr. Harry McAtee who was charged with .'.utdfr and acquitted at this trial. Mr. McAtee is a cousin of Mr P-l; who is rejoicing at the favorable ver dict which his cousin received. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Benson of O.ikland were visiting in Nehaw ka Inst Sunday at the home of the parents of Mrs. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Rough. On their return Sun day afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Rough went as far as the Platte river with the vifitors and also visited for a short time with Mr. J. L. Thompson the bridge man. Messrs and Mesdames Art Wolph "Tid Dan Anderson ent?rtained th' ."(!) club last Tuesday evening at the 'oirie of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson an 1 where a most enjoyable evening was had. A delightful supper was served and all wished Mr. and Mrs. Wolph wno are soon to depart a most pleasant visit. Y for the west. es, they play- ed a little 500 also. i Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Higgins of Om aha were down last week looking after their property here and found vandals had broken every window in their house and otherwise destroyed the property as well as defacing the walls of the home. They boarded up the windows and doors to protect the property. Those who commit outrages like this should feel the full penalty of the law. Parents and Teachers Meeting With the end in view of getting to gether in a co-operative way that will bring best results for the stu dents and with the best ways and methods which the co-operation of the teaching force of the Nehawka schools can devise and the assistance of the parents is the aim of the as sociation where all are working in harmony for the best interests of all and especially the students. Last Tuesday occurred the second meeting of this year at which there was a very worth while program rendered as well as a general discussion on the good of. all concerned. Among the excellent numbers of the pro gram was a vocal solo by Mrs. En gene Nutzman. piano duet by Misses Hazel Carper ar.d Velma Wessel. Pa per "athletics" by Miss Florence Wright followed by an open discus sion. Hosts and hostesses for the eve ning were Messrs. and Mesdames O. Lundberer. R. C. Pollard, Leo Switzer and Fred Schumaker. Thanksgiving Observed at TrooVs A number of friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Troop last Thursday where they celebrated the harvest of gatherings with a most pleasant visit and a sumptious feast. There were there for the occasion besides the genial host and his good wife. Uncle Bob and Aunt Lou Troop of Platts mouth. Aunt Mary Voory and N. A. L. Leist and Warner Munn of Ne hawka and Robert Troop, Jr., and wife of north of town. Appreciate the Kindness We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to our friends and neigh nors wno manifested tne spirit of; Christ in helpine get our corn husk- ed. Our lips fail to articulate the words of appreciation that is in our minds and hearts for their kindness. Jack and Grace Douglas. School Notes School closed for Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving recess Report cards will be given out in the high school Monday for the sec ond terra of six weeks. I The pupils of the fifth and sixth ' grades gave a Thanksgiving program Thursday for opening exercises. The sophomores had charge of convocation Wednesday. They gave a very pleasing Thanksgiving program. A group of the giris and boys sang two songs and readings were given by Pearl Chappell, Isadore Stone and Hazel Carper. The boys and girls who are inter- ested in basketball met on Tuesday and elected managers for the teams p . pnii,,.,i fAoct&A ma n a p '2rnrFt lollaid "vas elected manager - tha viriv5' teams r.nrt Father St. . J 7. . . . . John manager for the girls. The two managers will work together. A schedule is now planned and th team is for games. Playing practice will start next week. If the auditor- ium is not ready the school gym will be used for a little while. COLD WAVE HITS FAR DOWN INTO THE COUNTRY a j. -r. -j- fT-ii v o -j And the Frigidity Will be Carried as Far South as Florida Havre, Montana i! lfi "Relcm: tne vice presiuent, wno nas caarge nness houses of the city are represent- Chicago. Dec. 5. Winter today labor contracts and labor disputes ed in the avertising campaign that mado its first determined onslaught was present representing Mr. Brack- ; details the manv wonderful oppor of the season, spreading a trail of en. Mr. Bremmerman made a pleas- tusities tnat are offered by the zero temperatures tnru tne norm- 'west and plains states, and causing 'JffiJl drops in temperatures as far i south as Texas in the southwest and I central ;ire. Helena, Mont., with a temperature around S desrrees below zero was re- ported the coldest place in the coun- trv. Sub-zero temperature was re- nnr'pd throughout Montana. North Dakota and parts of Minnesota, with Havre. Mont., announcing 4 below; Williston. N. D.. S below; (irand Forks, N. D., 4 below, and Fargo. N .D., S below. Tiie southern Rocky mountain states were warned by forecasters to preparo for drops in temperature lrom fifteen to twenty degrees, at tended by slight flurries of snow. While Montana, Minnesota and North Dakota were experiencing sud- den downward jumps in the ther- moneter, St. Paul. Minn., and im- mediate vicinity veer enjoying a comparativelv mild temperature. Throughout the Mississippi valley states, the breath of winter was man- on ttie nappy relations exisuuK ue ifest in a biting wind that sent the tween the veterans and the officials T . f . .1 : .j 1 niercurv seurrvine toward the zero mark. Weather forecasts indicated this wave would spread into the low er lake region and the Atlantic and east gulf states, with the exception of Florida peninsula, by tonight or Wednesday. A continued drop was predicted for today and tomorrow for the southern states. Illinois after nearly a week of autumn-like weather today was shiver ing in a biting wind. Even the sunny south felt the ef fect of the disturbances in the north west. San AiKcnio, Tex., registering a drop of nearly ten degrees. But th-n the temperature was around 72. Unusually eolJ "weather still pre vailed today in the Puget Sound dis trict of Washington, though the tem peratures of Sunday and yesterday had moderated. Warmer weather was predicted. Despite heavy rains yes terday, some snow remained on the ground. Bibles make a handsome Christ mas gilt. See the line at the Journal office before purchasing elsewhere. JAPAN TO EVACUATE SHANTUNG TUESDAY Nippon's Dreams of Continental Em pire Vanish with New Pact China to Administrate. Tokio, Dec. 3. Japan's dreams of an empire on cuuLM.eutai A,x - i 10 naugniic.ua. w.e.i ue.-i to the Peking conference signed an agreement with China to evacuate Shantung, December 5. three days later than the date agreed on at the Washington armament confer ence a year ago. Tli 1 Iftlo,- hnn-orar naG tint nf Ja panes, . I. -ted cember 2 to take over the adminis- of th rr Gynt Suite. This piece s traticn of the restored province be- a.B;t".of f nightmare. Peer Gynt s cause of lack of funds and equip- nights in the mountains did not al inent ways have a happy ending. Once in China, it is true, sent soldiers and wandering about he came to a great rivii -nnrrtR tn Tsinetao. in Kiao- Palace, the home of the Trolls. Their chow, but according to Japanese of- ficials thev were unarmed, and China ne roiis nau given mm louuiur requested Japan to supplv them with thev wished to be kind to him. but he rifles, revolvers and machine guns. was rude and abused their hospital Complving with the request. Japan ty. The king in anger called his is sending the equipment from this frnomes to torment and punish him. coitntrv They began by dancing around slow- Likewise China has not yet sent but as they became more angTy. engineers to manage gas and water- they danced faster, sometimes threat works, and is unable to guarantee ening him. Then they became so an- that the needed engineers will be on lmnri hv rf.pmher th BOX SUPPER AND PROGRAM At Horning school, district No. 2, 8 o'clock p. m., Fridav. December nas saia mat u is a veruaDie nor 8th. Truck for those who wish to net's nest." It surely is highly de- come out will leave Foster's restau- rant at 7:30 p. m. Everyone invited. MYRTLE FOSTER. d4-5d, 2sw. Teacher. U, , j- - is almost time to tmnk of pre- paring your Christmas packages. Get your boxes, seals and tags at the i Tvinal nffire !J oanial oglce' Ralph Anderson departed this morning for Red Oak, Iowa, where he was called by the death of his grandmother, Mrs. E. Johnson. Books for every member of the family at the Journal office. BURLINGTON VETS GATHER IN BANQUET .rlattsmoutn Jken in Attendance ana Former Resident Here Among the Prominent Officers. The Veterans' association of the VSiiHinfrtfin mure held their second anuuai meeting and dinner at Have- loek Monday afternoon and the ac- r -, . companying banquet in the evening. . .v, qutt was 235. The large Masonic hall was fined to overflowing, the crowd lOiai IlUIUUei XL 111C ua 11- being much larger than had been pianned for. General officers of the Rriinp.ton lines west and officers of the ass0ciation with their families '.occupied places at the table. The prgoram lasted until late at night. Following the dinner which was served after 8 p. m. came the toast list with President M. Schirk leading with his annual address to the veterans. Miss Eleanor J. Acker man gave a piano solo. General Man ager E. Flynn and General Superin tendent of Motive Power T. Roope gave addresses and Mrs. Alva W. Campbell gave a vocal solo. W. F. Ackerman. superintendent of the ' Havelock shops also spoke. I D. H. Bremmerman. assistant to iu 1i..-., auu them how much their efforts in be - half of labor peace had been appre- ciated by the officials of the company. The reception committee was made P of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Clemmons. -r. aim airs. n. a. dhiiihwu, mi. aim rs- H. A. Bell. Miss Hazel Marie epner, .miss Eleanor j. Miss Marie Donlan. Ackerman, At the annual meeting held dur- mg the atternoon tne oia officers were re-elected. They are: M. Schirk, president. O. C. Hawkins, vice president. H. B. Kepner, secretary. O. W. Anderson, treasurer. Peter Hansen of Lincoln was elect ed the new member of the board of trustees. The meeting of the veterans and the dinner following was one of the most enjoyable events in HaveiocK in recent months and gave evidence. those promoting it declared, that the shoptown is rapidly coming back to oiu lorm ana me. opeuKers uen "l lue cumpauj auu idicu me ui ncers of the association for the work thev had done for the organization. :: MUSIC MEMORY CONTEST Given Under Direction of Plattsmouth City Schools. J 1 Humoresque Dvorak 2 Surprise Symphony Haydn 3 Toreador Song (Carmen)... Bizet 4 Anitra"s Dance Grieg 5 Hall of the Mountain King Grieg This is from "Peer Gynt" Suite. Ib sen's drama pictures Peer Gynt as a queer Norwegian boy. A sort of aim less dreamer who loved to spend his nights alone up in the mountains. He : was in love with a girl named Sol vejg and it was his intention to build a little house up in the mountains and take her there as a bride. How ever, the wanderlust struck him and he left home to seek new adventure. He crossed the sea. became a pirate and a robber in Morrocco. He joined a band of Bediuons. He made them believe that he was a great prophet. Finally his mind turned to Solvejg and Norway. One day while he was sitting in his roya robes think- ins ui iiuim?, i ii-uvci. itra and her, maidens came in to dance for him We will now listen to the music of this dance. It suggests the charm and grace of Anitra's dancing, but bejn? yen tne mlnor color ,t gug ts the longing unrest in Peer s mind. His yearning for home and Solvejg is several times voiced in a melody of great tenderness. Let us see if we can recognize these wait ings. Grieg was by far the greatest of all "S? fourth number leader was king of the mountains. sry mat iney sirucs mm. pincnea .him, tore his clothes and bit him. At last they tumbled the palace down on him and he was rolled down the mountain. m describing tftls music someone scriptive GOES TO CASPER From Wednesday's Dally. Louis Leiner departed this after- 'noon ior rasper. Wyoming, wnere ne . ... int'a nf hio noon for Casper. Wyoming, where he homestead which is within some six miles of that place and probably take i ports are that an oil well is being sunk just along the line of his land and that many wells are being found which give a good output of oil. This looks good for our Plattsmouth citi zen and we are hoping that he may also strike it rich as he has been a har(j -workine man and deserves all , that may come his way. j- PLACE YOUE ORDERS NOW It is now only a matter of thirty days until Christmas and the thot of the Christmas remembrances are i lorerausi iu me mums ui me siiuji- norc Thnop u-hn ripairp tn liavp pn- graved card3 prepared for the holi- day season should get busy at once as it requires sometime to prepare the plate and print the cards and or- ders should be brought to the Jour- nal office as soon as possible in or- der to avoid any chance of disappoint- inent at the Cbristmas time, it you are thinning oi naving engraveu cards prepared place your order at once, 1 ; THE BIGGEST BARGAIN DAY YET DRAWING NEAR Fortv Business Houses of City Are Represented in Great Adver tising Festival On. The number of business houses represented in the community bar gain sales this coming Wednesday is the largest of any since the initial event in June, 1020, and forty busi- Plattsmouth merchants at this time. I The gpe(.j. . big. bargran merchants ai al bills advertising the festival in which the are practically presenting real Christmas giits to t'he shopping public are being turned out and in the next two days will be in the nands of tne careful buyers so that they will have ample time to arrange their hiivinc The nrices are such as to afford a treat to the smallest-or largest pocketbook and represent real values in every way. In the list of those advertising there is a strictly business represen tation, no professional men being in cluded in the list and it is one of the best opportunities that the shoppers can have of a thorough representa tive and general participation by the merchants of the rity in the big , In the Iist of pperjai a(i3 js one of an institution that makes the day very notable and the shoppers shohld De sure and not pass this oporthnity dp A large assortment of beautiful ar- tides suitable for Christmas gifts. John W. Crabill. LADIES ARE ACQUITTED from Wednesdays Dallv. Last evening the police were call ed to the store of E. A. Wurl where it was reported that there had been a ; visitation of shoplifters and a box containing a dozen handkerchiefs valued at $6 taken. The emnloves of tne store related the incidents and under information two ladies were i apprehended charged with the of- fense. The hearing was held last eve- ning at the county court room and resulted in the acquittal of both of the ladies from the charge. They stat ed they knew nothing of the hand kerchiefs claimed to be missing and as there was no trace of the missing articles found anywhere, there was little delay in Judge Beeson releas ing the two ladies from the charges filed against them. Eings ladies', gents' and child ren's rings. John W. Crabill. SMALLER TOWNS DON'T WANT BAIL BODY C0NTB0L I Lincoln Dec. 5. The League of Nebraska municipalities will oppose proposed legislation that will- , th estate railway commisslon au thority over rates on municipal util Uies jn smaller towns p resident Wil liam Madgett of Hastings, here at tending the leagues executive com mittee, said today. The leeilative fipht. which has been going on for ten years, will be 1 she will enter the hospital of the especially keen this year, he said, be- ! Mayo brothers for a thorough clinic cause some of the larger towns have and if deemed necessary will undrr swung to the side of private owner- go an operation for a complication ship. I of ailments. The many friends of this I former Plattsmouth lady. sho wa3 m. i n. 4. j i Miss Elizabeth Hall, are hoping that The early Christmas tag and seal sne may BOOn be reCovered and en- pnrcnaser wm nna tne usual Dig line at the Journal office. Journal want ads pay. Try them. Yralk FROM Plattsmouth to Omaha -DAILY TRIPS!- Also all kinds of hauling, including Live Stock to South Omaha market. Either by Weight or Trip! Phone 394 or 608 ERNEST BUTTERY, PROPRIETOR Don't Miss This! Tkooo irame n a nrlrliri Anal our December Bargain Wednesday Ad BOYS' WORK MITTS AH leath er, warm fleece lined with elastic wrist. Ages 6 to 1C. I tar- OQ gain Wednesday price J BOYS' LEATHER BELTS Strap leather, very substantial. Latest style buckle. 24 to SO QQl inch length. 'rice J BOYS' SUSPENDERS Just like dad'E. I. isle webbing. 1 Qtf leather ends. 1J BOYS' DRESS HATS Made of wool tweeds, (iray, brown re and green. 0 to 7 DO LITTLE MAJOR SUITS Made of twill kiki. (diver 1 wist style, l'or lads 3 to S years old. liar- QQ' gain day price CHILD'S POLO CAPS lUue, gray or brown chinchilla fur QQ winter wear. Kaeh BOYS' STOCKING CAPS Iray knit. ;ood and warm. Very durable, price JO CHILD'S SWEATERS Coat style. Big collar. Asstd. colors. $195 Ages 4 to 8 years X"" CHILD'S PULL OVERS A very serviceable sweater. o buttons to tear off. Ages 4 to 8 $045 years. Special price Lmmm BOYS' SWEATERS Coat style, big collar. Asstd. colors. Sizes 5,095 28 to 34. price " " BOYS' PULL OVERS Assorted colors, big collar. No buttons or buttonholes. Sizes 28 $945 to 34. Bargain price J Bags and Suit Cases TRAVELING BAGS (Genuine wal rus leather. Ciuaranteed 2 $P95 years. lS-inch size J BOSTON BAGS cienuine cowhide. Double handle, strap and $195 buckle. 14 inch size A "" SUIT CASES Made of leatherette. Steel frame, lock and $139 catches. 24-inch size 1 Ladies' Sweaters ALL WOOL Coat style with belt. Also tuxedo and slip-over $C95 styles. Specially priced " Length Coats With belt and big collar. A .little more than a mackinaw a little less than an overcoat. Bar- $1 C95 gain Wednesday price lO"" 100 Christmas Ties These ties are all new and we are putting them, on sale Bargain Wed nesday to accommodate early thop per?. Included in the assortment are Apron Style, Reversible, Knits and genuine Cheney Silks. If you pass this item you will be Cfl the loser. Special price OU cIWESCOTTSmk ON THE CORNER"' GOES TO ROCHESTER Prom Wednesdays Pailv This afternoon Mrs. M. A. Hall of Grant arrived in Plattsmouth for a short time awaiting the result of the diagnosis of the case of her dahgh ter. Mrs. Fred Mendenhall, who in company with her husband and Dr. J. R. Hall of this place departed this morning for Rochester, Minn., where joying her former health. Richelieu and La Tausca beads are I dependable. John W. Crabill.