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mill', ..?-.. Jta THURSDAY. MARCH 15, 1923. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOTJRNAX PAGE FIYJ 4 t i 4 Murray Department Prepared in the Interest of the People of Murray and Surrounding Vicinity Especially for tbe Journal Jeadera If tny of XXxm readers of the Journal Iracnr of any social event or Item of Interest In this vicinity, and will mall ante to this office, it will ap pear under this heading. We want ail newt ltema Editob tllilH IrlHli CHESTER ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS What You Do Today Tells whether You are to Prosper in the Future or simply be One of the Mediocre With capitol to work with, you have many chances for success, while without money you will find it hard er going in the future. a Better create a bank account and assure yourself future independence. The Murray State Bank offers you an opportunity to lay the foundation for success. Start a Bank Account Today MURRAY STATE BANK MURRAY -:- -:- NEBRASKA George H. Shrader from near Union was a business visitor in Mur ray for a short time last Tuesday af ternoon. Mrs. J. W. Berger Mas a visitor with friends and also looking after some business matters in Omaha last Saturday. Otto Puis was kept at home with an attack of the grippe last Monday, but has since been getting along very nicely. Edward Graves, of Peru, brother of Mrs. M. G. Churchill, was a visitor at their home in Murray for over the week end. The new bus line has made ar rangements for calling at the tele- were looking after some business matters in Plattsmouth last Tuesday, making the trip in the car. of the former and taking some produce to Plattsmouth, where it was disposed of. Word from McCook, where Mrs. J. E. -Gruber is visiting at the home of her parents, M. L. Ituby and family, is to the effect that Mr. Ruby is not feeling the best, as he has been hav ing trouble with tuberculosis of the bones. J. A. Scotten has just completed an apartment house for the chickens which are to be raised on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Todd. There are twelve apartments in the struc ture with ample space for twelve families of chickens. C. A. Trent has had the wood cut from the pasture land south of his house and the removal of the trees has greatly changed the appearance of the landscape, but Mr. Trent is of the opinion that the pasture will produce more grass. Dr. J. F. Brendel has received the new coupe, which he was to get a short time since and pronounces it a very fine article in a motor car. birthday anniversary on March 22nd. Mr. Hatchett is expecting to go and spend the birthday with his aged father and surprise the father and Former Head of the Woodman Circle Died Saturday Evening; at the Home of Her Daughter. Mrs. Emma B. Manchester, 75, past supreme guardian of the Wood men circle and a member of the also the other members of the family executive council and approval com- by making them the first visit in mittee of that society, died at 7:15 fourteen years. p. m. Saturday, at the home of her Idauhter, Mrs. Guy M. - Jackson, in Mrs. John Fitch Very Poorly 'Lincoln. She had been in failing The condition of Mrs. John Fitch, j health for about nine months, who is at the Lord Lister hospital,; In 1S89, Mr3. Manchester was where she went to receive treatment elected head of the V.'oodmen circle for gallstones, is very serious, and !amd held that office until 1919,! just at this time the operation which !when at a meeting of the Supreme; is considered as essential to her re- Forest convention held at Chicago,' covery is deferred awaiting a favor- she decline to be a candidate for re able turn in the malady. Her many election. She was then placed upon friends are hoping that she may be important national committees. While able to return home with her form-:at lne head or tne wooamen orcie, er health restored. j ner headquarters were al Omaha. j " Mrs. Manchester was always ac-: HoA or, TvpiiTio- TW.tw, itive in public affairs, and was es- j Last Sunday Stanlly Hall and eiall' interested in charity work. Mike. Gillis took a boat' ride on the SJ ? ;JLM'ed J' ?XyJ? bosom of the Missouri, only to find . . , , , . ., .. f . .. . of general charity work m Lincoln E3 WHERE ftSurray, Nebraska March 17th Saturday, . 3MEET US THERE!C Under Management of the Home Dance. n ice flow when well out in the stream and it was with great diffi culty that they were able to effect a landin before the entire river be came clogged with ice. Z. W. Shrader are rejoicing over the fact that this excellent couple are reported as being on the mend after having had the flu for a number of days.. Since his operation for appendicit-J is at the Lord Lister hospital,. Lannie j Meade, 6on of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Meade, is reported as getting along nicely and all are expecting a speedy recovery. Mrs. W. A. Brown was a visitor in Omaha last Thursday until Mon day of this week, being guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Trimps and also looking after some shopping as well. George I. Lloyd, from southwest before there was any charity or ganizations in the capital city. Dur ing the drouth of 1894 she was as sistant to Rev. Ludden, who handled all money and clothes sent to the i western part of the state. At the time Mrs. Manchester as- This will be used in his practice and) will make a good means of convey-1 The Chicken Pie Supper ance when he makes eountry trips. I The Library association have com- SUmed office in the Woodmen circle Last Wednesday Mr. Ben Dill was pleted their arrangements for the there were 5,000 members. When a visitor in Omaha, called there on Riving of their chicken pie supper at sne relinquished her position in 1919 account of the presence of his broth- the Library on Saturday, March 31st. there were 236,000 members and a cr, Mr. Riley Dill, of Roselie, being There will be further announcement benefit fund of $S, 000, 000. at the Methodist hospital, where lie oi mis supper, oui you naa oetter, is having his eyes treated and Mr. keep this date open for something Dill of Muiray going to see how he good in tbe eats line. was getting lilong Mrs. G. M. Minford was a visitor from Friday to Sunday at Murray, Murray Christian Church Sunday school at 10 a. m. Sunday, Was Bom in England Mrs. Manchester was formerly Emma B. Ashdownl She was born at Kent, England, October IS. 1S48. She came to America with her par ent -whpn a small rhild xrd Rft- and was looking arter some matters March 18th. Sermon subject, morn- tling near Rochester, N. Y. She was at the home here. On Sunday Mr. ing service. "The New Dynomie." married to Albert L.' Manchester on and Mrs. Minford were guests at the! Endeavor at 6:30 p. ni. Evcnin; j,.prv in isfis at Msniiv.K K v home of their daughter, Mrs. J. E. Wiies near Plattsmouth. Mrs. Min- phone office instead of at the hotel .of Murrav was in town last Tuesday. for passengers. getting lumber for the laying of the"; Mrs. Thomas Tilson, who was for. floor in the kitchen and which will a short time kept at home on ac-'add much to the convenience and count of the grippe, is now reported j value of the place, as getting along nicely. I Green Piggot received two car Fred A. Hild has been among those 'loads of hay from his ranch in the who have been having a tussle with j north last week. There is a brisk the grippe, but is showing some im-J demand for hay around here just services at i:6). bermon subject, ; where they made their home until "The Harvest Analyzed." ! 1879. when they came to Lincoln. ine enurcn extends a welcome in-, air. Manchester died September 19, 1913. ivitation to all services. provement at this time. Carl Gansmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Gansmer, has been sick with an attack of the grippe, but is getting along nicely at this time. Mrs. W. T. Hutchinson, v.-ho has been having a touch of the grip, is now reporte as getting along nicely and is up and about again. Uncle S. G. Latta and son James were looking after some business matters in Plattsmouth last Saturday making the trip in their auto. Mr. and Mrs. Gale Topliff were vis iting nf Lincoln for a few days last week and enjoyed the visit very much, returning home last Friday. Mrs. B. F. Brendel. who has been visiting for some time at the home of her son. Dr. J. W. Brendel, re turned home the latter part of last week. Dr. J. W. Brendel. of Avoca, was now and he had no trouble disposing of it at $15 per ton. A letter from Mrs. F. M. Steimer, from Oklahoma City, where they are making their home at this time tells of everybody making garden at this time and that the weather is assum ing summer proportions. J. W. Stone who has been at the Lord Lister hospital in Omaha for treatment for the past three weeks, returned home last Monday feeling much improved, but not as yet in his former state of health. Sanford Homan, who has been with the M array garage for some time past, resigned his position and will accept a position in the Burling ton shops in Plattsmouth and will make his home in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Taylor have both been kept to their home on ac count of an attack of flu, but are Mrs. Manchester sold her home at Omaha last May and removed to Lin- Guy M. Jackson. Besides Mrs. Jackson she is sur- Monday morning. Mrs. H. G. Long, who is at the ' Presbyterian hospital at Omaha. IMPROVE THE TOUT AT wntre sue some nine biuce uuaei- CROP WITH c0YEEAKS coin to live with her daughter, Mrs. getting along as well as could be ex- ' , ... peciea considering ir,e nau.re o tub - - border to aid Ii a maln-ivived b" two sons- Ross Manchester, onpration. She and her r.ianv friends faUI-le trup in uraer 10 aia in main- , , . , will be pleased when she is able to taining the fertility of the soil is be return to her home with her eyes Sinning to be more generally real entirely well again 1 lzcd Dy wheat growers everywhere. W. T. Schlictemeier was hauling ' The reat difficulty has been to find a illume mai was noi ODjeciionaDie in one way or another. Clover is a visitor in Murray on last Monday. ! snowing Eorae improvement hi hub a guest at the Brendel home and also; time, which is pleasing to their many looking after some business matters as well. Mr. Mike Rys, the efficient black smith, is kept pretty busy these days with the repairing of tools and farm machinery for the coming busy sea son on the farm3 in this vicinity. The many friend3 of Mr. and Mrs. friends as well as themselves. M. It. Miller, who has been work ing for Frank Schlictemeier on the farm a few miles from Murray, de camped with his goods during the night a few- days ago, leaving Mr. Schlictemeier without any help. J. W. Edmunds and Green Piggot New Materials FOR YOUR SPRING DRESSES You will appreciate their superior daintiness of pattern and color. Now is the time to make ready for the warm days which are sure to come. Normandy Voiles Small dots. Spring's most pop ular shades. 40 inches wide. Per yard, 65c. Dress Linens Plain woven linen threads. Fast colors, blue, pink, gold, lavender. 36 inches wide. Per yard, $1. Suitings Everfast brand, guaranteed absolutely fast color. 36 inches wide. Per yard, 50c Peter Pan Cloth Does not shrink or fade. Invalu able for children's dresses and for trimming. All colors at, per yard, 65c Ginghams Our stock contains this season's new est shades and patterns, in small plaids and checks, 27 and 32 inches wide. Per yard, 25c and 35c NOTIONS YOU WILL NEED FOR YOUR SEWING -BASKET Coats sewing threads, per spool 5c Snaps, black or white, per card. 10c D. iOI. C. embroidery floss, all colors, skein 5c Novelty rick rack and featherstitch braids, 3-yd. bolt. 10c Belding's sewing silk, per spool. . 10c Coats crochet thread, 2 balls for 25c Hook and eye tape, per yard 25c . M. Soennichsen & Co. Telephone No. 12 Murray, Nebraska wheat from his farm near Nehawka to the Murray elevator last Tuesday and incidently mentioned that he and his brother Frank Scjilictemeier and another party named Giles could each use a married man for their farms this summer, and would be willing to pay fifty dollars per month with a house in which to live, a cow for their use, fuel and a garden plot, and time and a team to tend the same. of Omaha, and Will A. Manchester, Lankershin, California; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Nixon, Hollywood, Cali fornia; Mrs. Luther Fillmore, On tario, N. Y. ; Mrs. Edward Horton, Wad3worth. New York, and a broth- ( er, Edward Ashdown, Rochester, N. Y. I porular but there are many locali ties where it will nqt grow successfully- ithpr horansB 'rf acirf cnila er unfavorable climate.Ulfalfa is sat-' IOWA BONUS WINS - isfactory in many ways, but most' BIG COURT VICTORY farmers have difficulty in getting it I started and it is difficult to work in- J Des Moines, March 13. Without to a satisfactory rotation. la dissentine vote, the Iowa supreme Will Build a Residence C. R. Troop, of Plattsmouth. has completed a proposition for the erec tion of & bungalow, which is to be built by the contractor, Mr. J. A. Scotten. of MurrayJ on the farm which was formerly occupied by Mr. A. G. Cisney. near Nehawka, The building is to be a substantial frame structure with six rooms and will be for the occupancy of the one' who occupies the farm, and in this case it will be Wm. Kruger. In many localities soybeans are j giving remarkable results. Wheat j farmers who have tried out this crop j like it because it leaves the ground in 1 fine condition for wheat. The beans court today backed up the unani mous vote of the last- legislature and the overwhelming majority of the people in declaring the Iowa soldiers' bonus a moral obligation and not in Plenty of Dances Just Now Besides the regular dance which is given at the Peterson hall on every Saturday night, there will be this week on Friday and it looks like" those who are seeking enjoy- ment in that line can be supplied are usually planted late in May or conflict with the state constitution. early June, depending on conditions' The opinion, handed down -after and harvested in September. Follow- ! weeks cf doubt caused by the vigor ing the removal of the crop, double ous. attack on the ?22, 000000 bond disking and harrowing will leave the ' issue, electrified the whole state, ground in almost as good shape as ; It affirmed the decision of District early plowing and better than fol- ' Judge Thompson of Polk county, up lowing corn. (holding hte law. Soybeans make ; -a satisfactory On the appeal of Ex-Senator H. growth on soils too poor to grow . W. Grout of Waterjoo. from the Folk many other legumes successfully. ' county district court decision, the They are for that reason of special hih court declared that the adjust intercst to the wheat growers on ed compensation act. passed unani run down farms. On such farms they niously by the thirty-ninth general will aid in improving the soil and at the same time produce a more pro- one fitable crop than can reasonably be expected from oats or corn. Soybean hay makes an excellent rougnage -anu tne oeans turnisn a withthe opportunity to enjoy them- nign protein feed that will take the selves assembly and aproveil by an over whelming majority at the November election, was not in violation of the state constitution. Assa-ilants of the law claimed that it was a gift of the state's credit, a violation of section 1 of article VII. j place of oil meal or cotton seed meal. With this final official sanction, While soybeans are not expected to State Treasurer Burbank can proceed j take the place of clover, sweet clover to sell the $12,000,000 in state bonds, proceeds from which will be used to pay off the veterans. i Attorney Parrish, who represented Plaintiff Grout of Waterloo In the test case, is not expected to file a petition for rehearing or appeal to the United States supreme court. The victory of the ex-service men is due to the splendid defense of the bonus law put up by Attorney Gen- .Approaching the Half Century Lart Sunday the friends of Mr. or alfalfa, they do seem to fill a de V. H. Puis gathered at his home . cided need for a crop to rotate with with well filled baskets and celebrat-1 wheat in certain parts of the south ed the 47th anniversary of his ar- west. rival in this vicinity. A most en-! joyable afternoon was had. with j WILL FOLLOW PROFESSION music, dancing and cards as well asj many a joke and much laughter. The Bernard Weir, well known musi roany guests extended to this genial cian. who has just recently closed out to oe determined to pass mark in a short time. Wanted to Trade gentleman tne wi&n that he might his interests here in the Oraham res enjoy many such happy events. Willy taurant. was here yesterday for a few ! eral Benjamin Gibson and Attorney juuus man yei, inougn ne seems hours and this morning returned to rasper &cnencK, representing tne the nity Lincoln where he is makincr his head- American Legion. quarters at the present time. Mr. ! Payment of the bonus is, expected Weir is playing for a short time with i o start not later than April 10. his old friend and associate, Dick About 100,000 veterans and nurses DeFord. in his musical organization j will receive the awards at the rate and has been having much success in of 50 cents a day in service with a 1 J luaAiiuuiu. I have a touring Ford top and body ai in good condition which I would like 'the work that he is so well quali- to exchange for a roadster top and body. Who wants to trade? C. A. Trent. Had an Excellent Meeting The Ladies -Aid society of the Christian church met at the church parlors last Wednesday, where they had a business meeting, a social meeting and a banquet which was al so made more worth while by a pro gram of which Mrs, T. J. Brendel was the leader. The ladies having the matter in hand who made it the success it was were Mesdames B. F. Brendel, Wm. Sporer, Charles Mutz and J. F. Brendel. fied for and which he has resumed after a brief rest. The reputation of Mr. Wefr is statewide as one of the best of saxophone artists and he has a very pleasing offer to play. for the season at Sioux City and may de cide to locate there. Mrs. Weir is at present visiting at Carroll, Nebras ka, with her relatives there. WiU Visit His Father James E. Hatchett is soon to de part for Brunswick, Mo., where he goes to visit with his father, W. L. Hatchett, who will pass his 90th -J. A. Scotten- General Contractor and Builder. Estimates and Specifications Cheerfully Furnished! PHONE 45 Murray, Neraskba MARRIED 62 YEARS, LINCOLN WOMAN SEEKS A DIVORCE Lincoln. March 9 "she has tried this now for more than 60 ears and that it has reached the point where she cannot endure hav ing him about the house," Mrs. Dor othy W. Strine, of Lincoln, petitioned the district court for a divorce from SUNDAY SCHOOL GROWING From Monday's Dally. The Mission Sunday school ia growing rapidly according to Gener al Meikel. 17 girls, 21 boys, five visitors and the four regular teach ers, a total of 47, were present yes terday. Collections to the present time amount to $3.68. Next Sunday there will be four classes from Junior to Bible rlnsa. Asserting that Xelson Peterson is superintendent and Mrs. Peterson secretary and treasurer. General Meikel teaches the Bible class and Clia Lancaster and Edna Stiles are the other two teachers. The night service at the Mission John W. Strine. They were married U.o oiRn iareiv attended and the 62 years ago. They have livd in Lincoln for a quarter of acentury. She charges extreme cruelty and asks both temporary and permanent alimony. General spoke to his audience on the subject, "Drive the Nai? Clean In." The singing was very good. A treat by the merchants for the Sabbath school next Sunday is an nounced. Remember, the hour of this service is at 2 p. m. . It is strictly non-sectarian and all are Sunday evening services , as usual "at 7 p. m. OPERATED ON TODAY From Wednesday's Dally. This afternoon at the Methodist j w elcome. hospital in Omaha, Henry A. Guth mann, the banker of Murdock, will J be operated on for mastoid which I Charles J. Kunsman has departed has caused him the most intense suf- for Havelock where he expects to re fering in the last few days. Mrs. F.'sume his work in the Burlington II. Guthmann of this city, mother of brass foundry In that city, where Mr. the patient, departed this afternoon Kunsman was employed prior to the to be at the hospital when the op-' removal of the foundry from this eraiton occurs. city. Vern Flick, tlie ef!i -icr.t assistant of C. A. Rosenerans, is enjoying, a short vacation at Geneva and Ord, and if his friend:; can be believed, the gonial barber will not return alone. "Puitir.g it Over," an aniujsinJT 3-act com' Jy-drama coining to the Parme'o theatre March 2S and 2'J. with a brilliant home talent ca.-t. Specialties br-tvoen act3 and music by the Cole Orchestra. 4 tS lil EJ V3 DtU rSSv ft n When ere- io'fiy, Karsh I Of Ei Murray Peterson fa!S WHAT- "DeLisse Harmony Four" Featuring Piano, Es.njo, Sax and Drums CertflE DO'A'K, FOLKS and enjoy a real night cf Jancing. Plenty of pep for the young and old fashioned dances for the old. All for a good time and a good time for ell that's our motto. Admission $1, plus tax, 10c Total $1.10 Spectators 27c, plus tax, 3c Total .30 Ladies Free Say Does a Ten Dollar ill Look Good to You? I am selling harness made from No. 1 stock and will guarantee every part of it. Steel hames, 1 j2-inch truck traces with heel chain; wide, flat pads; 1x20 foot lines. The best wearing bridle you ever saw. Kay winker brace, round side checks with hitch reins. 1 V- double back straps, 1 j4 hip straps and 1-inch check-up straps. I MAKE THIS HARNESS MYSELF AND SELL IT FOR $60 I guarantee this harness to be $10 cheaper than anything of the same quality on the market, obligating myself to cat a set, hames and all, if all this is not true. A. J. TOOL, MURDOCK NEBRASKA a Wh H EF3 e&s for Farming Machinery and Implements for tne coming season arc right! See Otir Staple Line of Hardware! Pete rson Hardware Murray, Nebraska. Co GROCERIES! We are carrying a well selected line of the very best groceries. Also Puritan Flour She Best! 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