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THURSDAY. MARCH 15, 1923.
PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOTJRNAX
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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When
ere-
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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!
We are paying the highest market price for country
produce, butter and eggs.
Wilson & Section,
"THE STORE OF SERVICE" "
ROOT BUILDING -:- MURRAY, NEBR.
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