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THURSDAY, KAY 24, 1923. gATTS!fOUTH SOB WEEKLY JOTJSNAX FAOZ THWEi enjoyed the day very much. The time was put in looking after the work of the club after which a so ciable time was also had, concluded with a most delightful luncheon which was served by the genial host ess. and theyrsag things were "dirt " Nehawka Department! Prepared ia the Interests of the People of Nehawka and Surrounding Vicinity Especially for the Journal Readers. cheap years ago! GET THE VERY BEST! We have three fall boars of the famous Hampshire strain, all excellent individuals and ready for service. Better have a good stock. It pays best in the long run. Pollard Brothers Nehawka, Nebraska George McFarland was a visitor in Plattsmouth last week looking after some business matters for the day. Joseph Behrns shipped a car load of cattle, the feeding of his farm, to the South Omaha market last Mon day. Earl Troop was a visitor at the carnival at Plattsmouth last Friday and thought the aggregation one of the best. Mrs. C. S. Stone was a visitor with friends In Lincoln for the day last Monday, making the- trip on the early train in the morning. A new boy is reported at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goodman, south of town, and all are getting along in the best condition. Grover Hoback and family were visiting last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Hoback's parents, F. M. Massie and wife7 north of Nehawka. Troy Shrader sold a truck load of hogs to the South Omaha stockyards last Thursday the same being taken there by W. O. Troop in his truck. Chalmer Switzer was correcting some irregularities in the water sys tem at the home of Jerome St. John which he now has working nicely. Paul Murdoch shipped a truck SPRING IS HERE! Why Not be in Keeping with the Season and Make the Home Cheery? We are prepared to do your interior as well as your ex terior painting. We guarantee high grade painting service for your money- We live here and are inter ested in giving satisfactory work. See us for estimates and specifications. We be lieve we can save, you money. FELTES a WOOD Painters and Decorators Nehawka, Nebraska Nehawka, In Town or Country! It works just the same wherever there is electric current, whether it be generat ed from a farm lighting plant or come from the. 110 volt city lighting circuit.' THE HOOVER Electric sweeper does the work, -and is the only one that will absolutely clean rugs. See us for estimates on installing a Westinghouse Radio in your home. You can listen in on the entire world. The Lundbcrg Garage, Nebraska Sure Business is Good! We are pleased with the loyal support we have re ceived since coming to Nehawka and want to thank all those who have become our patrons. We assure you we will always give the best service at the best prices. Did you try our line of Research oils, and see the excellent tires we handle. We have other announcements to make in a short time. Watch this space for them. Johnson Auto Co. NEHAWKA -:- -:- -:- NEBRASKA Woman's Rights This does not mean the privilege of attending cau cuses or being a spellbinder among the hard-working ward or precinct politicians, but means the right of en joying the better things which the advancing civilization has brought to us freedom from sweltering over a heated cook stove during the hot summer days, for in stance. We claim that's every woman's right. j Puritan Oil Stove! The Best in the World, will Allow the Wife and Mother to be Comfortable while About Her House Work. The man who would be compelled to do the house work for a single week in summer over an old hot cook stove, would immediately look for a Puritan Oil Stove. Come in and See Us About One Now, so You Can Enjoy It ALL Summer. HETJRY UlESSEL Nehawka, Nebraska load of hogs to South Omaha last Monday which he had transported to market in the truck of Robert Troop. Robert and Frank Chase, sons of C. P. Chase, and little fellows, have installed a radio in their home which ; does the work though an inexpensive : set. j Uncle Joseph Shrader was a "visi tor in Plattsmouth last Thursday' where he had some business matters to lok after, making the trip in his buggy. J. M. Palmer and wife and J. S. Rough and wife were visiting last Sunday at Plattsmouth, being guests at the home of Sheriff C. D. Quinton and wife. Earl and Guy Murdoch have been busy for some time hauling sand from Nehawka to their farm for the purpose of placing a concrete floor in the barn at the farm. The members of the domestic sci ence class served a formal dinner on last Monday evening at the school which was for themselves and one guest each of their friends. Alex Rhoden was a visitor at the South Omaha stock market last Mon day where he had a truck load of porkers on the market and which brought well along the top in prices. Frank Hogue and family of west of Mynard were goests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hill north ef Nehawka on last Sdnday, both fam ilies enjoying the visit very much. The new home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Palmer is assuming considerable proportions by the good work of the excellent crew of workmen who are industriously at work on the struc ture. R. Kettlenut and son. Vilas, were visitors in Omana last Monday tak ing with them a load of hogs of their feeding In theis truck which they disposed of at the stock market there. Warren Munn says business has not been so bad as he was able to .shell over 25.000 bushels of corn since the first of January and which was for shipment and feeding pur poses. W. B. Dale, Roy Malcolm. John Griffin and M. E. Griffin who are em ployed with the Burlington in their shops at Plattsmouth were spending last Sunday at their homes in Ne hawka. Postmaster Grover Hoback, who is also a member of the board of edu cation, was a visitor in Plattsmouth last week and was looking after some business matters for the school board while there. W. O. Troop and A. G. Cisney both have had each a very sick horse which Dr. G: L. Taylor was able to bring out all right. They are pin ning their faith in the ability of the Murray doctor. Miss Florence Jewell, the teacher of the Pleasant Hill school, which 1 closed last week, gave a picnic for i the scholars and their parents and j friends last Friday which was great ly enjoyed by all who attended. The Pollard orchards are being sprayed at this time and a number iof men are required to do the work. 'Verner Lundberg is hauling water in a truck while C. A. Snyder and a j number of others are assisting in the I work. I Mrs. A. F. Sturm, who Is receiv f ing treatment at the Wise Memorial hospital at Omaha is reported as showing some progress and which is good new to her friends and rela tives as well as a great satisfaction to herself. Herman L. Thomas and family were visiting at .Plattsmouth last ' Wednesday evening, guests at the i home of Mr and Mrs. Ralph John j son and all the party taking in the j carnival which was a feature of the ! entertainment at the county seat last j week. j The Murray second ball team and i the Nehawka second ball team play ed their second game of the season ; at Nehawka last Sunday with the re I suit that the Murray team won over ! the home nine by a score of 15 to 11. j However, they had a very good game 'of ball. j Miss Grace Nuemberger, teacher j of domestic science of the Nehawka consolidated school, took the class for a trip to Lincoln last week where they visited an dinspetced the work ing of the culinary department of , many of the institutions of the capi tal city. i Reports from Mrs. John Behrns, who is at the sanitarium in Lincoln are to the effect that this lady, who i is taking treatment there, is mak ; ing good progress towards recovery, j Mrs. Behrns says she would not be adverse to making her home there were it not for the illness which took jher there. i Messrs. Glen and Everett Rutledge were passengers to Nebraska City last Monday where the former was t looking after business matters con nected with his paper, The Enter j prise and Everett went to work with j the NebraskaCity Press where he will operate one of their linotype j machines. j Chester Minnear had the misfor 1 tune to have a calf struck by light ning and in this instance, like many others,, the fiery liquid played a very queer prank in that as the calf was near a wire fence in some way the animal was thrown in such a way a portion of Its nose was cut from his head. Miss Thelma .Kilgore, teacher of the New Hope school which closed last Friday, gave a picnic for the scholars and patrons of the school which was enjoyed as everything was done by the efficient teacher for the enjoyment of those who at tended. An excellent program hal been prepared as well as games and eats as well. The picnic was held in the Mont Shrader grove which, is an D8 and give your stomach a lift. Provides Mtbe bit ol sweet In beneficial form. Helps to cleanse fne teeth and keep Ihvn heal!hv. excellent place with plenty of Bhade and water. I Played Good Ball j Last Sunday at the local ball park there was staged an excellent game I of ball between two of the good '. playing teams of Cass county, the . home team and Cedar Creek, both of which have good ball players. Good nature and good ball go together very well and in this instance this was pronounced for a good spirit pre vailed throughout the game and good ball was also in evidence. The result of the game was Cedar Creek Nehawka Schools Close This Week The school year of the Nehawka schools ends this week and the schol ars go to their other occupations with a full knowledge that they have made good progress in their studies and the instructors satisfied with the progress-which the students have made. The examinations were held on Tuesday and Wednesday, while the picnic embracing the en tire school is being held today (Thursday) and the graduating ex ercises will be held tomorrow. The address at which will be given by H. B. Alexander of the state "university and the presentation of the diplomas will be made by Hon. E. M. Pollard. There will be nine In the class of 1923, they being: Messrs. William August, Orvil Griffin, Ernest Pollard, Merritt Sheldon, Elmer Stoll, Misses Helen Brandt, Grace Linville, Velma Stoll and Lenora Swapkens. 7, Nehawka 3. Helped His Friends E. W. Milburn, who has a radio which does excellent work, not alone enjoyed the concert which was given by the Plattsmouth people at Omaha but was able by taking down the re ceiver of his phone thus allowing all the patrons of the line to enjoy the concert as well as his loud talker was able to reproduce the concert over the entire farm line. Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon The Rev. John Simpkins, pastor of the United Brethren church, deliv ered the baccalaureate address at the auditorium on last Sunday even ing to a large and interested audi ence. Not alone did he direct his at tention to the members of the grad uating class but made an address which was fitting for the public as well. Mother Died Last Week Mrs. Jack Douglas, who was call ed to Atchison last week on account of the very serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Elijah Green, arrived in time to greet the mother who passed away a short time after her arrival. Mrs. Green was sick for some six months with the flu which ter minated in pneumonia. Mrs. Green was 64 years of age and died on Wednesday of last week, the funeral occurring on the afternoon of the 17th from the Christian church. Mrs. Green has been a lifelong member of the Presbyterian church and a very devoted Christian. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband Mr. Elijah Green, Atchison. Mrs. Fay Jacobs and Miss Amanda Green, also of Atchison: Jack Green. Topeka; Mrs. Jack Douglas. Nehawka; Geo. Green. Murray; Mrs. John Davis of Darlington, Mo., and C. E. Green of Atchison. il i Lmi a ii.ltnln mi I wA In 1770, -when $1,000 bought a mansion, men paid 75 cents for a cubic inch of crude rubber and considered it a bargain. We can sell you the famous GOODRICH SILVER TOWN CORD TIRE today the finest the world pro duces at prices that would astonish our forefathers Come and get one! best in the lono rum PLATTSMOUTH MOTOR CO. Geo. K. Petring, Prop. PLATTSMOUTH, NLBR. ITiTTs ; J n r ii m ii rfi J cm u iJ till commencement night. The sen iors seem to have had bad luck that way for all their affairs this year. The big buss got stuck four times coming to school Tuesday morning. SUFFERS FROM DOGBITE Enjoy Good Meeting The community club having for its home the vicinity north of Nehawka, met last week with one of its mem bers, Mrs. George I. Lloyd, where all School Notes The seniors went on their sneak day trip to Omaha Monday. They started about 6:30 and did not re turn till about 6 in the evening. They had a good time despite the fact that they got stuck in the ditch twice. The juniors are planning to deco rate for the junior-senior banquet as soon as they can get to it. The af fair will be held Friday evening at the school house in the home eco nomics room. Vera Martin felt very bad that she could not be in the program Monday evening. She ran a nail into her foot and. although it is getting along nicely, she is not able to use it. Miss Owen accompanied the sen iors to Omaha as Mr. Burby had to go to Lincoln. Probably our rains are over now Jerome St. John, well known resi dent of Nehawka, is nursing a sore thumb as the result of being bitten by his pet bull dog while attempting; to aid the animal a few days ago. The dog was out with Mr. St. John and a friend and suddenly started out in pursuit of a Jack rabbit that showed speed and a very lively race was enjoyed until the pursued and the pursuer came to a barb wire fence. The rabbit made his way through the fence all right, but when the dog attempted to make the fence he became impailed on one of the barbs and emitted loud barks and cries that attracted Mr. St. John who has tened to the scene and attempted to aid his dogship, but the animal in furiated by the pain of the wound inflicted grabbed Mr. St. John by the shoulder and when he shook th-e dog loose, the animal bit him in the finger. However all are getting along all right, the rabbit, the dog and Jerome. LUTHERAN CHURCH Eight Mile Grove Trecinct Announcements for Trinity Sun day, May 27 At 9:30 Sunday School. Subject: Elijah, the Brave Re former. At 10:30 Divine service (Ger man). Text: II Corinthians 13:13. Sermon: "The Triune God." Congregational meeting immedi ately after service. Choir practice Friday, June 1. Everybody cordially welcome. Have you ever noticed how every: body else should do something? BRYAN TO LEAVE OFFICE FOR FIRST TIME SOON Lincoln, May 19. Governor Bryan will sally forth from his office for the first time since he was inaugur ated in January when he goes to New Orleans on June 1 to deliver an address on the occasion of a celebra tion sponsored by the world'H largest co-operative creamery which is lo cated there. The governor has been a virtual prisoner to his new Job ever since last January 4. LOST! LOST! LOST! White gold bar pin at class play. Finder' please return to Journal of fice. ra24-2td, 2tw Specials! If you compare our prices with those elsewhere you will very readily see that you can buy better goods for less money at Fanger's. Butterick Patterns! Star Brand Shoes! Gossard Corsets & Brassiers! Dry Goods and Notions Reduced 36-inch percales, all patterns, per yard 9 .22 Unbleached muslin, good qual ity, per yard '. .14 Silk and wool sweaters, new est styles and shades, at 2.45 Ladies silk hose at .85 Ladies bungalow aprons, both light and dark patterns .98 Ladies long silk gloves, as sorted colors at 1.45 Gossard brassiers, exceptional values at .65 J. P. Coats thread, spool .05 Safety pins, per doz .03 Ladies' summer union suits .5 Ladies' waists and blouses. A large variety of styles and materials. 91.95 to 6.45 Silk camisoles at . 1.25 Ratines, plain and fancy fast colors. Yard, 75 and .59 BUDDIES Our entire stock of girls' and misses' middies, in plain and fancy trimmed 1.69 Men's and Boys' Apparel Also Shoes Men's athletic union BUits $ S5 Men's light weight shirts and drawers at, each .59 Men's heavy overalls, tripple stitched, at 1.75 "Big Yank" work shirts for men at, each l.OO Men's spring caps, exception al values at .69 Men's dress shirts, button down collars, at 1.25 Boys union suits .59 Men's work shoes, on Munson last, a real shoe at $2.98 Men's dress oxfords We have them to fit your feet and purse, 95.95 to 3.95 Women's black oxfords, solid leather, medium heel at 3.75 Misses' patent leather strap Infants' slippers at . .69 slippers at 2.95 Boys' oxfords, solid leather, rubber heel at 3.75 Women's comfort shoes, cush ion soles at 2.75 Groceries at Money-Saving Prices 9 lbs. pure granulated sugar$1.00 Navy beans, Michigan hand picked, per lb .10 Apricots, extra choice quality, at, per lb .25 Gallon peaches, excellent for pie and desert, per gal .63 Del Monte peaches, No. 2. at, per can .SO Corn, good standard quality at, per can .10 Early June peas, per can .15 No. S hominy, per can .10 Pillsbury's pancake flour, reg. 50c value at .37 Pillsbury's wheat cereal, reg. 30c value at .19 Pillsbury's health bran at .18 C & H and Domino cube sug ar, 2-lb. pkg. for .30 Preserves, large Jars of excel lent quality at .23 Pure eider vinegar, per gal .33 Celluloid starch, reg. 10c pkg. .07 P & G laundry soap, 5 bars .25 "We Sell for Cash and Sell for Less!" 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