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V TTTTTRSDAY. MAY 24, 1923. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI s WEEEXT JOUTLUAL PAGE TWO Department Prepared Exdutively for The Journal. S. M. Taylor shelled and delivered his corn last Friday -at the Union elevator. The Missouri Pacific has had the water tank here painted, which adds greatly to its appearance. Mrs. Mable Reynolds was a visitor in Plattsmouth last Tuesday, called there to look after some business matters. S. V. Copenhaver was plowing corn last Monday, being the first to start cultivation of whom we have heard this year. County Commissioner C. F. Har ris and wife were visiting for a short time at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Hall Pollard. John Becker and wife were visit ing with friends - and also enjoying the sights at the carnival at Platts mouth last Saturday evening. Memorial services were held at the . Evangelical church at Wyoming, the Domnie of that church from Nebras ka City delivering the address. Quite a bunch of people from Union were enjoying the carnival at Platts mouth last Friday evening, making the trip in a number of autos. Mis3 Mae Stine, while practicing at some carpenter work a few days since, accidently lacerated her finger with the hatchet she was using. S. M. Taylor who has just shelled his corn, delivered three loads of ex cellent cobs to Re. "Y. A. Taylor and WM. F. RACE, M. 0. General Practice! Special attention given to deep seated diseases of Lungs, Kidneys, Stomach. Liver, Intestines, Kectum, Etc. Also non-developed children. All latest Serums and Lymphs used when indicated. Union, Nebraska . Te!sp?icns 31 wife, which were highly appreciated by them. T. II. Pollock, the Ptattsmouth banker, and wife, were visiting in Union for a short time last Monday, while en route home from a business trip to Lincoln. Thomas P. Cogan, the dentist from Omaha, who is making Union on Saturdays, is enjoying an excellent practice, owing to the good work which he is doing. F. H. McCarthey and family were both looking after some business ana Clusky at the Presbyterian church in that city. Sheriff C. D. Qulnton. of Platts-; mouth, was in Union last Monday, ' coming to look after an abandoned car which was brought to Union by the graders, Charles Atterberry and Eli Keckler. who found it, near the home of John Beurnes, where it had : been left Saturday by -a man who of- -fered it to Mr. Bebrnes if he would take him to Lincoln. j A number of young ladies from , Nebraska City were' visiting in Union iv- oow Hiov nttPTldpa rne buhowic - v iiiii uut, ouj vvj carnival, but we expect they did. Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Taylor and Grandma Mrs. Sarah Camp were looking after some business matters in Nebraska City last Monday, and were also visiting with friends as well. Mr. and Mrs. John Lidgett last Sunday presented to Mr. and Mrs.,V. A. Taylor a fine Buff Orpington fry of this year's vintage and . which was most highly appreciated by the minister and wife. Joseph Banning and family were spending a short time at 'the river east of Union last Sunday and found the place a most pleasant one to spend a few hours away from the maddening crowds. Attorney C. L. Graves, of Union, in this manner serves notice on Coun ty Judge A. J. Beeson and Will J. Streight, of Plattsmouth, that the bullheads are ripe in the lower Weep ine Water creek and while it has trip up on foot ana t enjoyed spend ing a few hours in the beautiful city of Union, and most of them departed i for their home on the green bus, while a. few, waited for the Cadillac,! which they contended, was easier rid-' ing. - i W. II. Sheeley and wife of Fre-, mont arrived in Union last Monday ; and took charge of the store which j they have just traded for from Mr.. A. Lu Becker and were busy during ; th fore part of the week taking an t inventory of the stock. They are' in charge of the place now and are ex- j -pecting to maintain an excellent stock and a good business. They have j Miss Mary Becker and J. D. Cross as- i sisting in the store until they snail have gotten the inventory taken. At Methodist Hospital Mrs. John Banning, who with her husband have been making their home in Preston, Iowa, for some time Dast. has been at the Methodist hos- been cold, a warm day is expected : pital at Omaha, where she is taking TiE 4 best , econ- t omy ' combina tion in tires that we know of is a quality product backed up by conscientious service. So we sell Goodyear Tires, as representing the utmost in quality, and deliver the buyer a service that helps him get from those ' tires all the mileage built into them at the factory.' A Goodyear Service Station. Dealer we melt and recom mend the new Goodyear Cord with the beveled All Weather Tread and back them up with elandard Goodyear Service Plattsmouth Motor Co. A. 0. Ault Cedar Creek A. D. Eaake Hurray W. T. Rich?.rdson, Mynard Union Auto Co Union terson, Banning, Smith and La Rue. Also Elza Taylor, Augusta Robb and Marie Frans. j 1 Mr. Briggs spoke to the High school and 7th' and 8th- grades last Monday afternoon. He offered a prize of $1 for the best definitions of "thrift" and "stinginess." The The following were chosen as best and were handed in by Sarah Mc- iQuinn: "A thrifty person is one who is economical, being a good manager, : knowing how to make money, how to spend money and how to save money." "A stingy person is one ' who is extremely selfish, wishing to ! get much and give little, and parts ! with his money grudgingly, even for t necer.sit ies " CLASS SERMON The class sermon was delivered 'last Sunday evening at eight o'clock iat the Baptist church. The decora I tious were very simple, nevertheless ' neat and attractive. The colors of jthe class of 1923 were in evidence. jLead by two juniors, the members of the class passed down the center 'aisle and took their places while the faculty also lead by two Juniors and followed by the ministers, marched down the aisle to the right and took i its place with the class, while the i ministers proceeded to the pulpit. 'The choir sang two beautiful selec tions. Rev. Wash's prayer was force J f ul and thankful and the class ser- jmou by Rev. Planck was well given. By this service, we were brought to realize that soon again school will close and this year six more of : Union's youth will be graduated. almost any time now A. L. Becker was looking after some business matters in Omaha last Monday and also has shipped a car load of machinery and farming im- nlwnents to CtiaD.uan where he is treatment. Miss Mamie 0'Ionalur and Mrs. Foster Buck were visiting; with their sister last Sunday, mak-i Ing the trip in their auto, and find ing the sister feeling some better. QODjSAHlj corn, wmcn ne is puning m mm spring. Rev. H. H. Planck delivered the Baccalaureate sermon to the gradu ating class of the Union High schools last Sunday evening at the Baptist church. His was a very able dis course and was enjoyed alike by members of the class and the public as well. W. H. Porter and wife were at tending the meeting of the Epworth League at the Methodist church in Plattsmouth last Sunday evening and also attended the Baccalaureate ser mon delivered by the Rev. H. G. Mc- !laa LaRue. Miss Mildred Clark is to be lecder. We hope a good num- beginning on one" hundred acres of Memorial Day at Wabash Cemetery. btv(u bereVeromand n-lih liA ? a niittincr in TnilSl A. Ancrnm thAra Will hp ' - PRESBYTERIANS MUST ALL BE TEE- "Of. what should a man take thought If not his own customers? " You are invited to become one of our satisfied customers. We strive in all ways within the limits of sound banking to make your deal ings with us satisfactory and pro fitable to you. Farmers State Plattsmouth, Nebraska Owned and Operated by Experienced Business Men. Bank Dr. Thomas P. Cogan DENTIST t 622 World-Herald Building . . ; Omaha, Nebraska will be at Dr. V. F. Race's office in Union on Saturdays, frcm 9:30 in the morning for the remainder of the day, beginning Saturday, April 21st. , Special attention given to care of the teeth and all dental work, extracting, filling and crowning, as well as artificial teeth of the best quality. With Dr. W. F. Race, Union, Nebr. As is the custom, there will be Memorial day services held at the Wabash cemetery midway between Wabash and Murdock on the coming Cmiflov at o ? ft i r iho afternnnn A 11 1.11. V...r. 111 -4-1 k L arranged. Among other features on always a blessing in prayer, this program, the Rev. . A. Taylor e tQ thesmeetings. will make an address. our circle, Girls. i Every Wednesday eveuing there will be prayer meeting at the First 1 VLTif rh:rch nf TTnion. The meet- have been very interesting and-ul no' sipn i-; Last Show Saturday Night. Scored Tremendous nit The last of the weekly picture Those in charge cf arranging the shows that have been given in Union i recent Plattsmouth night radio pro during the past winter is announced ; gram are particularly gratified over for Saturday night of this week. A good program is offered. Look it up in. the di?play ad" found elsewhere on this page, am!' come out and enjoy one more good show this season. , Union Wins Ball Game Last Sunday Union played a good game, of ball with, a team frouy.Per clval,' Iowa, the locals -win a fftg, -although it wx&.only by a slight .mar gin. The new blood which has been instilled into the. 'ball .o.rtestion; by tho TTn inn fans is nrbvine a winner. ill iuib game, iiu stuica iucut by the visitors .until the eighth, in ning, and only two in all. The home team made one run in the first in nfng and were not able to cross the plate again until the seventh, thus showing that it was a real game of ball. The final results were Union, 6, to Percival, 2. Trucking and Service! At our Garage we are prepared to furnish the best ser vice in repairs of all Automobiles, parts, supplies and acces sories. TRUCKS NG! Ve are always ready for your work in this line and the best service guaranteed. Careful drivers always in charge. The Auto Men ROS., Union, Neb. Card of Thanks Wc wish to express our apprecia tion of the kindness expresse by. .the acts of our neighbors and friends, in their ministering to us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father, also for the floral tokens and to' those who sang. Mrs. U. S. Town and Family. Going Out of Business! Yes, that is a fact. I have traded my business property here for a farm in Merrick county, and must make a reduction of the stock here to the extent of three thousand dollars. To do this, I must offer some exceptional bargains. All goods carried will be 'sold at actual cost, with the exception of the grocery stock, which must be kept up. We have a line of hardware, work clothes, auto tires, shoes in endless variety, as well as rubber goods, and in fact all the stock which we are carrying, which includes some Reo cars and Rumley separators and tractors. , We will save you money on anything which you may desire. See us at the stand on the corner, as we are going to reduce this stock in a rush. UNION, NEBRASKA . Entertain in Honor of Daughter Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Cadwell. liv ing northeast of Union, entertained last Sunday in honor of their daugh ter, Miss Florence, whose 19th birth day came on that date. The after noon was very pleasantly spent in soc.'il conversation and a most en joyable afternoon was had by the many friends of this couple and their accomplished daughter. There were present for the occasion, Mr. Robert James, of Omaha, a friend of Miss Florence, Misses Sylvia Dukes and Iola Dukes and' Messrs. Emerson R. Dappen and Thomas Dukes, of Ne braska City, Messrs. Alda, Elza and Howard Taylor,- Ernest Cadwell and Donald Hoback, Misses Irene Hoback, Vere and Verna Cadwell and Messrs. and Mesdames S. M. Taylor, R. M. Taylor, W. A. Taylor, - Charles Ho back. E. A. Cadwell -and Grandnti Sarah Crump. ents of the denominational sehools a total abstinence pledge. An effort to limit the pledge sign ing to church members and students was rejected by the general assem bly. The resolution was Anally adopted in the form proposed by Mr. Bryan, with the addition of a request that the faculties and student bodies of all state universities also be urged to tr.ke the pledge. The prohibition question furnish ed the fight of the morning session when the committee on temperance and moral welfare reported they had altered the 13ryan resolution to ex empt inini3tfr3, church officers and college presidents, professors and teachers - from the. actual .pledging. resolution stating it was the sense of this general assembly that "they should abstain." After some debate the asembly restored the original Bryan plan. Op- states of Wa?hington and Oregon and : ponents among the ministers object a large number at shorter distances Jed to being asked to take the pledge TOTALLERS NOW; LOG A LN EWS Erjans EesoMcn M wiTS near Murdock Abstinence Pledge Adopted by was here today for a few hours look the General Assembly. . ing after, some matters of business. j A. F. Vroman came in Saturday Indianapolis, Ind., May 22. Wil- ; fr0m Ravenna for a short visit. Mr. liam J. Bryan today won his fight . Vroman is employed with a crew do for a demand that every Presbyter-; jng extra work in the maintenance ian minister, church official, church jor iines ana travels over the western member and the faculties and stu- ! iines t!.e hit scored by.Lucian LiRue, boy cinger from Union, who appeared on the program. From all parts of the United States and way up in Can ada (where the. French Canadians sne'.l his name "Larerx")come com plimentary reports for "The Little Red Schoolhouse" and "The Old S-.vimmin Hcle," Master LaRue's tr o numbers !. -.Although letters are r-till coming in on this program, thelihe greatest distance to date, is tnat neid by a liftener n jCdmontoo, Alberta, come 1,350 mi!es'from Omaha. There are several nearly as close in the in Idaiio, Montana, Wyoming, tne Dakctas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and nil. provinces in .Canada except Brit ish Columbia on, the extreme west. Xew York, Pennsylvania and Quebec, Canada, hold the eastern record so far. while Texas and Arizona are among the southern states "picking up this concert. 'Although (as many of the listeners indicate they believe he will) Lucian may some day become a noted Broadway singer, it is very doubtful if he -w ill ever sing to a larger audience than the unseen one which heard his two numbers via radio ten days ago. Obituary of U. S. Town U. S. Town, whose death occurred at hi3 home here on May 14, was born in Sharon county Ohio,-on Sep tember IS, 1852, and;was 70 years, 7 months and 26 days bid at the time he was called from this world of toil and strife. J At the age of twesty years, Mr. Town followed the advice of Horace Greely and came west, locating .in the state . of Nebraska, within the boundaries' of which he continued to reside until the time of his death. Ten years ago, with his family, he came to Cass county, buying a farm four miles east of Union. In his dealings, he was ever upright, - a kind husband and father and a good neighbor. - Funeral services were held from the Baptist- church in Union Wed nesday, May-16th, conducted by Rev. W. A. Taylor. M. W. A. Neighbors assisted in the services. . Following this, the body was ship ped to Maxwell, Nebraska, his form- er home, for final interment, being accompanied by his wife, Mrs. U. S. Tpwn. .and son, George Town. Union School Notes Fire drill was held last Wednes day. Tho school building was clear ed in one minute. Mr. Abbott of the Institute for the Blind, will give the address at the commencement exercires on May 25. Those of Union who passed the 8th grade county examinations are Marie Leach, Madge Cheney. Melvin Tot?d. Kvelyn Moore, Iola and Donald iMeQ'iinn ar:d Maggie Reeves. In Miss Hall s room, the decora ticna for Patrons' day consisted of two hundred lanterns, the best art and penmanship work, a sand table scene and a May pole trimmed in pink and green. The Senior clnsa and the High school teachers enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at Nebraska City last Sat urday. The class had its picture taken and if the members of the class do not look pretty it will not be their fault, or that of their sponsors. Tuesday, May 15th, was visitors' day -at the Union schools. Miss Hall holds the record for having the most visitors. They were Mesdames Youn ker, Hall, Upton, Barrett, Lynde, Swanncn, Stanton, Cross, Harris, Cheney, Roddy, Simmons, Porter, Reedy, Wash, Tigner, Propst. Planck, Pickering, Morris, Crunk, Stine, Pat- not to do something they do not do now. but Mr. Bryan saved the day by declaring that any minister who was not willing to sign the pledge as an example for the flock to fol low, really needed to sign it. The Rev. George D. Miller of War saw, X. Y., obtained an amendment extending the resolution reference to Presbyterian schools, colleges, uni versities and theological seminaries to include all American institutions of those classes. Later Mr. Bryan and others ob jected to the change as an improper effort to influence non-denominational institutions and the original phraseology was restored with the addition of a clause urging other bodies to follow the Presbyterian example. The bill3 acd overtures committee again failed to report on the Fosdick cape. The assembly today adopted the report of the standing committee on ministerial relief and sustenation and provided for a special committee of nine laymen to conduct a drive for $15,000,000 to add to the board's endowment fund, Mis3 Ruth Tuma of Omaha-arrived in the city yesterday mornins to spend the week here visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Sitz man and family. Miss Tuma is a sis ter .of Mrs. Sitzman. . Charles Gradoville and-family of Lincoln came down Saturday-from their home and the family will re main here over the commencement exercises of the Plattsmouth high school, while Charles returned home this morning. Jay Smith and wife of Florence were here yesterday to enjoy an over Sunday visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Bates, the former being a sister of Mr. Smith. Mrs. Smith came down Saturday 'evening while Mr. Smith motored down yesterday to enjoy the day. y-. . . . ; , Peter Halmes departed on the early Burlington train for Omaha to day where he will meet his son, George, who is farming near Ashland and who will come to Omaha to re ceive treatment for an injured leg from which he has been a sufferer for some time. Joseph Wales and wife and Joseph Pallistar of Omaha arrived here this morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Kalina here tomorrow. George Barr returned this morn ing to his duties In the northern por tion of the state after a short visit here with hi,3 family and friends. C. E. Butler or Weeping . Water and Attorney J. E. Bedner of Omaha were among those in attendance at the session of the district court to day. ' WIN BADI0 'SETS from Tuesday's Dally. Attorney William R. Patrick, of Omaha, was among those visiting in the city today, to attend a hearing in the district court. F. J. Franzen and wife of Omaha were here over Sunday . visiting" at the home of Mrs. Franzen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Briggs. George Everett and Charles Board man from east of Union were in the city for a few hours today attending to some matters of importance. At the Lachman Exposition Shows carnival last Saturday evening, the drawing of the prizes the two ra dio sets raffled off by the American Legion was held. The event attracted much attention and the largo crowd of merrimakers in the midway ceas ed ,their activities while the draw ingWaa held. In order that there might be no question as to the drawing, five lit tle girls were picked from the crowd and each of these drew a number which . was. placed in a cigar box and from thef?erfive the winning numbers were'drawii by one of the children, iji bo being held by Dr C. A.-War-shall, ho had been'' selected frohi the -auditors to supervise thej draw ing. " ' ' The first prize, the large $200 radio set and Magnavox,. was won by Clyde Jackson while the second prize, the smaller crystal set, was won by Harold -Canfield. ' WANTED, H0ESES TO FASTUEE I have good pasture, gcod grass and water. Horses $2.00 per month. Call phone Murray 1412. Georgo Edmiston. m21-2tsw : Itching piles provoke profanity, but profanity won't remove them. Doan's Ointment is recommended for itching, bleeding or protruding piles. 60c at any drug store. All the late popular copyrights at the Journal office. SETTLES INSURANCE CLAIM From Wednesday's Dally. This morning, Henry Specht re ceived settlement of his insurance claim on his residence in the north part of the city which was destroyed several weeks ago. The insurance was for the sum of $1,850 and car ried in the National Security Co. of Omaha and the International, both of which are carried by the agwicy of A. H. and R. M. Duxbury.-' Union, Saturday Nigh!! in "Simple Soals" A Real Love Drama. . Baptist Church Notes Sunday morning. May 7, the Rev. Planck will preach a Memorial ser- (mon and the choir will give selected Also a 2-reeIs Bringing Up Father "Jiggs and Ilia Social Lion" If it hurts you to laugh den't come. I regret to say this will be our j numbers for the Kedr. white and last show here, so if you care to ;BI,iu 5v'er?'ody 'M"?I:o?'- ; "see one more good show, come! The . W. G. will meet next Sat- LOST -Auto tail light and number, 20 2874, between Rock Bluffs and Murray. Finder call 3S13, Murray Exchange. m21-ltd,2tw Most disfiguring skin eruptions, scrofula, pimples, rashes, etc., are due to impure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters as a cleansing blood tonic is well recommended. $1.25 at all stores. Hemstitching and picoting attach Tuent; fits all sewing machines. Price $2; check3 10c extra Lights Mail Order House, Box 127, Birm ingham, Ala. ml7-6t8w MRS. T. C. M'GARTY Hemstitching and Picot Edging 3 WHEN YOU SPEND '45 N. 4th St., Plattsmouth PHONE 10O.J 4-! 4t GET ITS VALUE! Price is important in clothes buy ing, but only when it indicates the value of the suit. When a low price appears on the ticket, the quality disappears from the garment. You cannot produce a well tailored suit of the finest quality, all wool fabric, handstitched and expertly cut, at an absurdly low price. Kuppenheimer GOOD CLOTHES cannot be cheaper and quality preserved. While we have plenty of good suits at $17 to $27.50 this week we want you to see Real Good Clothes at cWy I'jT) $30 to $45 jurday afternoon at the home of Miss ' J. A. Simmons SSI