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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1922)
MONDAY. DECZIflEZE 18. 1922 PLAIT SMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOTTRNAL s 4' .1 ! i .1 it L4f . . .... , 'fit MURDOCK DEPMR TMEMT PREPARED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE JOURNAL. Mrs. L. Xt-itzt-1 an J srri.r. Jti.i lighter a tusFc-1 with the mumps and at last highly pleased with the trip, think Kathtrine Nfitze". wre pi f.stnrs to reports was having the best of the ing the country very fine, and espec I'matia last Sunday, returning Mon day evtnine. Emil Kueha of Lincoln was look in? after some business matters in .Murdock last Wednesday, driving over in his auto. Attorney J. A. Ccpwell. of Eiro wood was looking after some busi ness matters in Murdock on last Tuesday, drivinc ovtr in l.:s auto. The Misses Margaret ixv.d Cather ine Tool, who are at;ndinsr school at Lincoln, were spen'Iing their week fad vacation at home last Sunday. , John Amirv. t rt housht one of those fne Houquet ranges from L. Neitre!. They miut he good, as ti nt v:is the liftetnth one sold this yar by Mr. ; Neitzel. j J. K. MoHug!;. manr.'rer of the' Murdoch Mercantile com;. any. was looking after some business matters for the store her'? while in Omaha last Monday. Kkhar! Tool, who is ntter.diag tho state r.ni versity at Lincoln, was a visitor at lionie for over S-'.nday. : returning to take up his studies on Funday evening. Miss Margaret McDonald is having . - . . . . . , . . . i . - . . 1 . 1 U. 1 J n . V, game a utile anu 11 is expected mai laay wnen ne iouuu tutu tuiu in a short time she will be wellier on his return. again. Many of the people, members of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Nelson, of j the Red Cross of Murdock, are ex 0:r ; 1 a. who are both great music- j pecting to attend the Red Cross meet ings and vocalists as well, were ! ing which is to be held at Tlatts--t Twiinir tip week end with their! mouth on Wednesday. December 20. irh r.ds. Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Tool on last Sunday. iiarrv I. Robinson who lias been at which there is expected to De a great deal done in the direction of pushing forward the work of the in:. kins his home at Murdock for organization. some time past, removed to Omaha While the weather has been so cold last week with the family and will that one could not get about outside engage in switching in one of the and look after work which a milder railroad yards there. degree would allow, and also wait Art Dorr.emeier. who has beening for the installation of a heating making his home in Lincoln for some plant in the new building where in1.;:, was looking atter some ousi-;iney are going iu wuiiv uwi nes3 matters in Murdock last Thurs- driving over in his auto and re- av, laaining over night. Max Dusterhoff is kept busy with Christmas decoration at the shop where he is providing the stuff for L. Neitzel was very enthusiastic ( distinctive dressing 01 me Dusmess :. ut ins inn 10 Kansas i uv. jieijiuusca. says that rime he ; Mrs. H. 1" he enjoys it better every :o:s there. His daughter, Ilarting and family are do r.d enjoying gOfd health. Mrs. George Moomey, of Hears Nephew Killed Mr. Eddie Craig, the barber, ceived word a few days ago of ill ! . 2 UNDERTAKERS Finest Motor Equipment! re the Ne- in the Edmund Pierce, who was a boiler maker and while working at his trade, the sledge which was being used by his irliiisrton shops at Havelock. ; Ptroke striking Mr. Pierce in the ere he has just received a pro-.!,., pf,., ricnth almost in- tntly. north of j::mwoo.l were visiting in ; death of a nephew at Alliance Murdock t Thursdav. coming to see a- twhere e was Mr. (h:, ur Moomey. who has just i Islington shops Mr Ed ,.. ..-.w..i r-,. , .nitai t eM,,-.; Pierce, who was a boiler make! turned from the hospital at Chi cago and to do some trading as well. Iii'ltT T'tt. who is employed at the i 1 v n.t.oi:. v. as a visitor at ire nome , here for the week end. Diiler says he j :s li;.ing his work there very much, an 1 that it is paying a nice figure. Last Wednesday Messrs and Mes- '--- H W. Too! and W. T. Wed- nc Gaii JEBRY 5. KcSUGH Sicre 5 PHGKE H:-8 !9-A 7. v. iissaniME Ashland, Neb. The Peacock Not In It No. there is no show for that gaudy bird when it comes to Uncle 1 .nt via auto to South Bend. uouis .xeitzei ior priae ana euuie .!. :v they caught the P.urlington ; satisfaction, over the coming of the ra::'. TV r Omaha, and where they all little granddaughter which the stork ;- T.t the day vVitinsr with friends ; left at the home of A. J. Neitzel, has r.d i-.l- looking after some business . puffed up Grandpa to that extent m: turs as well. ir.at mere is no ciiauce iui iuc umi i vv- .r,,' -t, ! fellow. That is why he is so well the past ten daVs. having ! Phased, not because of his excellent with the excursion, re-! LI -v v... tainer. A. J. euzei anu wiie aie I i . x-i.; :0 :t :;-:e:i a turr.ed home during last week and is j - tt . - f. n 1 $-rJKJr& 13 ft- lr - v Irs fei te stj mm Te Yuletiae, vhen cod fellowship and the tenderest feelings have full tv.-jv, is ?-noc!;ir:g al ovr doors. Christmas, the gladdest time of the whole year, v: i seen be here, with Santa Claus and al! his gifts for the little ones, and as to iht, the hz or?e:; as ve!L will be remembered. Presents, tokens of love and friend ship, have beer, riven ct this time, and cne of the nicest practices which has zc.i to oinro tlie coming cf tha Mosier, which our celebration of Christmas a Claus is ?. memorial." - . . i . pcr-'-T'!-.r-r ou; rtore is laden with articles which make good gifts, sub stantial nice and rrif Is that last and convey the love and friendship of the giver. Here ar only a few cf the many appropriate articles which we have in stock all very appropriate. JEWELRY! have t i L. X LA We ore making c 25 per cent discount on our jewelry at this time, and iack Pino, Rings, Chains, Charms, Brooches, Breast Pins, Lockets and in ood line to select from. Men's Cloves, Shirts, including Wool and Silk, Garters, Mufflers, Neck Ties, Wool avA Silk Hose and all men's furnishings. For the ladies. Gloves, 25c to $1, Waists, Scarfs, Wool and Silk Hose and everything' the feminine heart might desire. Out Glass and Fancy Dishes! Salt and Pepper Shakers, Star cut Glass and Pitcher Sets, $2.55 to $3.00. Fish "bowls and a!co a gold fish will be given to the purchaser of each bowl. This is an excellent ornament for your home. Kodaks, also Brownies for the children. Woodward's Finest Candies! In an endless variety, including taffies, broken mixed, fancy mints, fancy chocolates in packages and bulk. Nuts of all kinds and varieties. Complete line of Fruits and Vegetables. Fancy apples by the box, bushel or dozen. In fact, we are prepared to furnish your Christmas dinner and supply the gifts for the occasion. Do not wait until the last minute to do your Christmas shopping. y fc w4B u $ y I H r urA hQfi'EQffifl a pretty well satisfied and why should day appearance, both in respect to their stock cf goods as well as the decorating which they are putting on. At the Murdock Mercantile company store the front windows have the appearance of the head quarters of St. Nicholas himself, the Christmas trees and the fire place with the many colored lights, make the place a bower of beauty as well they not be, for the little girl is j S a pjace to purchase the best things one of the finest and a rare Christ mas present. for Christmas. At the business place of Harry V. Still Very Seriously IU land Mrs. Harry Gillespie, the place Mr. Abdullah Hamdan, who receiv-jhas been turned into a very beauti ed such serious injuries when he slip- ful room, with the streamers and ped on the ice some two weeks ago, festoons of tinsil and the Christmas at the home of H. P. Long, is still tree which has been dressed with at the hospital and remains in a presents and lights, so arranged that very critical condition. His many by two switches the room c;in be friends are wishing that he may soon made dark, with only the lights in be on the road to recovery, and ul- the tree. At the Bauer store they timately be restored to his usual have the store room very nicely dec- health. Buff Orpington Cockrels I have a few fine Huff Orpington cockrels for sale, that will go at 51.50 while they lat. Iletter get vours before they are all gone. n20-4M. MRS. G. V. PICK WELL. Weather Cold but Game Lively Last Tuesday the game between orated and it is looking very Christ mas like. Murdock Schools to Celebrate j Preparations have been on foot ; for a number of weeks for the proper celebration of the Christmas season! at the schools of this place. There ! will be two Christmas trees, one for I the 3rd. 4th and Tth grades, at which "Jack" Amgwert will act as the Santa Claus, which will be com- the town teams of Lagie and Mur-: bined with the exercises given by dock brought out a l::rge number of : te primary students comprising the spectators, notwithstanding the fact first and second Grades, and in this that the weather was far from be- j a i;i;e nrocram will be had with Jerry ing just what one vould have de sired. The crowd was comfortably housed at the M. V. A. hall and there was no cause f c r complaint as Mcllugh, Jr., as the Santa Claus. Miscellaneous Shower Friday. j the games which were staged there lag prav pave a "miscellaneous team of Eagle played the girls' team! of Murdock, while the boys' teams played each other as well. The visi tors as well as the local teams sure ly know how to play basket ball. Taken to the Hospital George Morgan, a n phew of H. A. Tool and wife, who has been here and at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bisack. near Eagle, from his home in Stratton, having been working in the neighborhood, was suddenly taken last week with acut appendicitis. and was taken to the hospital at Lincoln by Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Tool, where he underwent an operation and is getting along very nicely at this time. i shower at their pleasant country home in honor of the bride to be. Miss Esther Schmidt, whose wedding is soon to occur, when she and Mr. Robert Stock will be joined in holy matrimony. A large number of their friends were gathered together at the shower last Friday evening. ;. nd a mot pleasant time was had by all present .Many very useful and beautiful articles were given as a token of the high regard in which this popular young couple is held. Uncle Chester Moomey at Home Uncle Chester, who has been sec tion foreman for the Fock Island for a number of years, but who is bet ter known as "Dad" Moomey. and who has been at the Rock Island hospital at Chicago for some time re ceiving treatment, having under gone an operation there, is so far recovered that he was able to return home Wednesday and is feeling pre-t- y fair. He will not expect to return to his work with the road until he shall have regained his strength, which he is expecting will be about the first of the year. Campfires Will Sing The Campfire girls of Murdock will sing Christmas Carols on Christ- j mas night, Dec. 25. lf22, on ea'h street corner. It would be appreciat ed by the girls if the people when they hear the girls sinsring would put out their lights and so add to the Christmas spirit. The girls will be on the street corners between seven and eight o'clock. PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW Be Better for the Town The meter for measuring the current which is used in Murdock for both lighting and power, which has been at the intersection of the road near the home of J. H. Rauth. is being changed to Murdock and is located just east cf the planing mill of Matt Thimcan. This prac tice will also be applied to the lines both at Elmwood and Alvo. It is now only a matter of thirty days until Christmas and the thot of the Christmas remembrances are foremost in the minds of the shop pers. Those who desire to have en graved cards 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 ment at the Christmas time. If you are thinking of having engraved cards prepared place your order at once. Mrs. Peter Perry of Mynard was in the city today trading with the mer chants and while here was a caller at the Journal office, renewing her subscription for another year and wishing us all a merry Christmas. Assnminsr Holiday Appearance Tho ISiKinpss houses of Murdock ' are taking on a very effective holi- Blank books at the Journal Office. $l3 ; it Q'fer I 'I'm ready KODAK Nancy is all set for a picture you'll both prize in future years. The presence of a child immediately suggests the present of a Kodak. In our complete stock of Kodaks and Kodak acces sories you will find a number of ideal Christmas gifts. Autographic Kodaks $6.50 up Brownies $2.00 up Murdock Mercantile Company I'll l,'WSr- VH. "AcEvaiice-Hnel Tractor School Omaha, NebM January I5tli to 19th Learn Hozo a Limited Number of Men Can Attend Absolutely Free! After five years c f tremendous success, the Advance-Rumely Tractor School has become almost a national institution. We are urging you to attc-nd, because "knowing your tractor" means more profitable operation, fewer delays, and work done on time. The school course is divided into two parts classroom end laboratory. In the classroom, experts explain the prin ciples back of OilPull Tractors, Rumely Ideal Threshers, Rumely Trucks, etc. In the laboratory, you tear down and assemble motors and transmissions; learn to time valves,, locate and correct trout!?, etc. You learn operation and mechanism by wcrking on each part yourself. You ftet, in one short week, a broad, intensive training such as you could get in no other way. By means cf a co-cperative arrangement between our firm and the Advance-Rumely Thresher Company, we are permitted to send absolutely free, a limited number of men. Transporta tion expenses, equipment, instruction, entertainment, board, room and every legitimate expense is paid. Entrance requirements are extremely simple. Ask us to explain them. But quick action is necessary. Call, telephone or write us for details. Ed. Guehistorff, EViurkoek jUl bL'WS LrvJ W VS"V Still Much Business! THANE YOU ONE AND ALL Eut we are ready to make careful estimates on your work, both present needs and future wants. The Dusterhoff Shop s Decorator Painters AlfslfsAl Al AJAXAJ JJ? Al AJj Al Aljv p-W W' W H ow is Your ? Batteries We have installed a Tungsten Kectifier and aie prepared to charge and recharge your batteries. When the weather is cold and your car stiff, you need your batteries in good condition, both for the natter cf starting and also for the best ignition as well as good lights. Bring in your batteries and have them recharged. The prices are very moderate. Our repair department is fully equipped for the best of service. Murdock, Nebraska Our Gasoline is No! Just "Gasoline!" It is a strictly straight run not a blended product, and will stand the test as specified by the U. S. Navy. Our Penn Franklin Motor and Tractor Oil will give you the lubrication no matter what your requirements may be. It will stand up with any oil you have ever used, regardless of the price you paid. A Fair Trial Will Convince You. SEE "CHARLEY" GEO. TRUfiKEilBOLZ OIL COMPANY- NEBRASKA Li J rVlURDCCK,