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IIONDAY, JULY 2, 192S. PULTTSHOFTH EZZR-WEEKLY 707JXLR&X. PAGI FTTJ i MURBOfSK BEPMRTMEFST. PREPARED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE JOURNAL. The Our Aim! Oar idea is service first, and the best service at that. Oar "parage was established in 1916, and since then we have main dined service the best during the years, day in and day out, nether a week day, holiday or Sunday. But one half day v d we close our place of business and have ever been ready Cir extending service to the public We are continuing our c ixvice. There are instances where it may not bring in the Ciilar, but the customer must be satisfied, with work, material nid courteous treatment. ; We. will always have the very best workmen and most courteous attendants at your service. 1 lurdock, Nebraska ZZ'B Amelia Kupke, -who is employ ed X.i Lincoln was a visitor at home' for lBt Sunday. C: Jt Gakemeier and A. H. Ward wars looking after some business matters in Lincoln last Wednesday. IIjs Leah Schmidt, vho is employ ed in a store at Ashland was a visitor at tir home in Murdock last Sun day. X" and Mrs. Robert Stock were vis:g and also looking after some Bhcrdngr in Ashland last Monday evtrZoig. IT 2. and Mrs. John Bon, Jr., were spcr ling last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Deickman, of Mur ".ock. j, . Hiss Louise Thimgan was a visitor ' In lltH-dock with friends from home at r uth Bend for a few days during lact week. Cce the change of ad of Mr. E. W. .Thimgan in this issue of the Jocraal and know that this is a place for cervice. iressrs Kenneth Tool, Richard Tod and Carl Schneider were enjoy- i . . . O. E. McDonald was a visitor in Plattsniouth during the early por tion of the week, making the trip with his auto. - Hisses Elsie and Master Herbert Bcrnemeier were visiting with friends in Ashland for a short time last Wed net'y evening. Te Rev. A. Schurbackei, of Lin ecl was a visitor, accompanied by hi3 wife, at the home of Rev. and Ma A. Bauchly last Tuesday. lira. H. H. Lawton has been spend ing ome few days during the past Mr. and Mr3. M. Sorick, of Lincoln. Tie Journal field man was a guest last Thursday at the home of Mr. and M 1-3. O. E. McDonald for supper arl spent a pleasant hour with the cc nial family. . 1 Ibs Hilda Peters, who is employ ed In Lincoln, was a visitor at the tt e of her parents, north ot town fcr over Sunday. .' Tiss Alice Wendt, who has been ling for the past two weeks at j home of friends returned to Mur "i last Wednesday evening. v ihn Amgwert has just concluded ; painting and decoration of the C new home of John Scheel, which is a most beautiful place since its com pletion. You can insure your grain against the hazard of hail for ZV27c at the Farmers & Merchants Bank, Mur dock, Nebraska. Mrs. A. J. Tool and daughter. Miss Catherine were visiting with friends and also looking after some business matters in Omaha on last Wednesday. H. H. Lawton will in a short time begin work on the home of Kenneth Sedman, which he will paint on the exterior and also do some work on the interior. Mr. Tool is now working at the home of H. C. Backemeyer west of town, where he is painting the house both outside and doing some decorating on the interior. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Pierce of Lib erty was a visitor in Murdock during the past week, a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs.- Eddie Craig, they being parents of Mrs. Craig. A crew of painters has been paint ing the Rock Island station both on the inside and outside which adding much to its appearance and is also a preservative to the property. Maxon Mellinger of Murray was a visitor in Murdock and a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Mc Donald for the afternoon and return ed to his home in the evening. Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Craig and the children were enjoy ing a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed McFarland, who live on a farm between Manley and Nehawka. Emanuel Thimgan, who under went an operation last week for some bladder trouble is reported as getting along nicely at this time and hopes are entertained that he may continue to improve. While the Village of Murdock will not have a celebration, the citizens will Telebrate at other places, but in the evening there will be a dance given at the M. W. A. hall which all will enjoy. The tennis court at the public school grounds is a very popular place for the young people who love the game. The shade and exhilera tion game makes the enjoyment of all very great. V- 1 If- . f :2r -4 f ti, f I y is u u si 4" i. . 1 9 Overalls and Gloves! Heavy 220 Wt. Overalls and Jackets, $1.75 Work Gloves for the field, 75c, $1.00. $1.25, $1.50 Ml anai.o. v iurdocli mercantile Go. - UKDOCK NEBRASKA Fred ReickmanJr. has purchased a new Ford roadster which he thinks Is Just about the time, and he la right for it Is a dependable little wagon and just the thing for Fred and someone else. Wm. WestfaTl, of near Alvo, was a business visitor in Murdock last Thursday, getting some work done on a tractor and plow at the shop of Mr. J. H. Buck, who is noted for his excellent plow work. T. M. Patterson, formerly connect ed with The Farmers State Bank of Plattsmouth, was a business visit or in Murdock last Wednesday look ing after some insurance matters, he representing a line of excellent com panies. Joseph "Weddell, auditor and store keeper for the beet sugar factory lo cated at Bayard in the western por tion of Nebraska, was a visitor In Murdock and guest of bis uncle, W. T. Weddell for a number of days during last week. Paul Jartfcng, Jr., a 13-year-old lad of Kansas City, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. L. Neitzel, arrived on last Monday and will remain during the vacation at Murdock and will assist Mr. L. .Neitzel and also visit with A. J. Neitzel as well. Carl Cunningham, who is well known in this portion of the county, and Will Richardson, a salesman for the Plattsmouth Motor company, were in Murdock last Wednesday in terviewing the people of Murdock and looking after some business matters. Messrs John Gakemeier, Chas. Lau and Fred Wegener, of Omaha, who have been visiting here for the past two or three weeks, on last Thurs day morning -departed for Dunning, where they are interested in a ranch and are going to look after matters there, v Miss Anna Williams, of Elmwood. was a visitor In Murdock last week for a number of days, being guests at the home of E. W. Thimgan, Frank Roeenow and Erail Kuelm, returned home last Thursday evening with her father, H. A. Williams, who came af ter her. Last Saturday M. L. Pedereen and family of Lincoln arrived in Mur dock, where they were guests of A. J. Tool and family for the week end, and on Sunday, Messrs Tool and Ped erson, accompanied by Douglas and Margaret Tool, spent the tlay out at Meadow. Emil Knehn.'who is an excellent scout, went over to Elmwood last Thursday and cared for the barber shop of Charles West, while that gentleman and his wife spent the day in Lincoln, where they were visiting with friends and looking after some shopping. Herman Neitzel, who is distribu tor of the Maxwell cars in the west and who has been visiting here for some time past, departed with Mrs Neitztl for their home at Boise, Ida ho, last Thursday, making the trip in one of the celebrated good Max well cars. Max Dusterhoff and his wterie of workmen who have been doing a house for Andy Zoz, have completed the work and are now employed on some decorating at the home of G R. Eveland, west of Elmwood, which is now executing. See the new ad of Mr. Dufiterhoff in this issue. John W. Kruger and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Landholm and their little daughter were spending last Sunday at the Valley, where they were guests of friends as well as enjoying an outing consisting of swimming, boating and fishing, hav ing a most enjoyable time notwith standing the heated weather which prevailed then. Charles E. Stroy is constructing a new home at this time and at this Jtime has the excavation completed for the basement and the foundation i wall laid. He will immediately be gin on the superstructure. The build , ing is to be an eight room bungalow, and one which will be a comfort to have- for a home. C. A. Besack and wife 01 near Eagle were visiting for a short time with relatives in Murdock and also Mrs. Besack was attending the meet ing of the R. N. A., they going to ' Louisville to visit with a brother. who lives there and on the day fol- l lowing Friday Mr. Besack was look iing after some business matters in j Omaha. I O. J. Hitchcock and the family drove down last Monday from their home in Havelock and the family re 'mained for the week while Mr. i Hitchcock returned to his business ;in Havelock. Mrs. Hitchcock and the j children have been "picking and can : ning gooseberries and canning them I and visiting with Grandmother and Grandfather Neitzel as well. Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Pothast and their little daughter are deDarting early this week for Lake Okoboji, where they will spend some three weeks boating, swimming and fish ing, and will expect to have a most enjoyable' time. While they are away j Mr. Dan Bornemeier of Elmwood will jhave charge and will be assisted by Mr. E. L. Pothast when his services shall be needed. A. H. Ward, the capable mechanic with the E. W. Thimgan garage, has been overhauling the tractor and sep arator at the home of Timm Borch ers north and a little west of Mur dock. They are getting ready for the work which will soon be upon them. The wheat, - while damaged some by the Hessian fly and other pests still will produce somewhat of a "crop, and which will soon be need ing to be cared for. plan of teaching of the need of the children as well as the grown-ups working for the cause of missions. Following the program, which was well worth while a sumptuous dinner was had under the shade of the friendlly trees and in the after noon games enlivened the afternoon and added much to the Joy of the j occasion. A goodly sum was real ized for the use -of missions. VEBT CLOSE VOTE HI KUR- j DOCK SCHOOL ELECTION The village of Murdock that has been noted for the xloseness of the vote on various elections to cover local questions, on Tuesday last held a special election to vote on the proposition of issuing bonds for $25,000 for the purpose of erecting a new school bnilding in consolidated district No. C-7. The election was one that created much interest among k the residents of the district and the proposition carried by the slender vote of 93 to 92. It will be recalled that at the Farm Loans made at the rate of spring election, when the citizens of 57c. Option to nay at any time. K you desire a farm loan see 0. J. Pothast at Farmers & Merchants Bank, Murdock, Nebraska. jthat enterprising village were voting on the matter of empowering the town board to hire a nightwatehman, paying his salary out of taxable in come, a tie vote resulted and later at a special election held to finally decide the matter, it was carried by a slender majority. The proposition of the -erection of a new school building at Murdock Miss Jessie Melvin Very Sick Miss Jessie Melvin, who has not been, feeling the best for some time, was taken very eriously ill on last Thursday morning and continued in j has been agitated for some time in a very serious condition during the the district and cn a prior occasion entire day, though all was done that possibly could for her relief. was voted down at a special election It was brought to a climax this spring however bv the condemnine of the Guests -of tire Ladies iold building by the state fire warden, The ladies of the Royal Neighbors ; which made necessary some action Kensington club had as their guests by the school board to relieve the at their last meeting, Mrs. C. A. Be- situation, and the special election sack -of Eagle; Mrs. John Burley, of was therefore called by the county: Danbury and Mesdames A. H. Ward cuperintendent at the request of the LrOoinnie AgaoirD 7 I have completed the work which was so urgent in Omaha, and am home again, ready to take care of your work and also figure on what you're needing in our line. We are also selling varnishes, the very best made. EFFECTO, the Auto Enamel which will allow you to refinish your car. See us for estimates and specifications for your work. The Dusterhoff Shops Distinctive Decorators and Paper Hangers Murdock, Nebraska and W. O. Gillespie, of Murdock. board Sentiment has been divided on the question among the residents of the district which was created under the consolidated district school DOING VEEY NICEL Card of Thanks We desire to exirress our aimrecia t?rn nf rYit THtxTJv -minTier in which recent our neighbors and friends treated law a few years ago, and following , us, and for the helpful things they! the former voting down of the bonds j did, for the flowers and for all of n ffrt was made to havc he dis"; their kindnesses during the illness trict cut up into its original separ-i and death of our beloved wife, daugh- ,ate districts, including that which tor ti rrynthpr Mrs Otto Tteickman. I comprised only the village of Mur-' Otto Reickman and Family; Simon! dock prior to the consolidation, but: even mis move iaueu ui auaiuiiig the required majority vote From Saturday's nally. Reports from the St. Joseph hos pital in Omaha state that Mrs. W. A. Svatfck is still doing very nicely and her condition is very pleasing to the relatives and friends. Mr. Swatek was in Omaha today to spend a few hours with the wife. Schlue and Family. Have Excellent Time The ladies of the R. N. A. Ken- The closeness of the vote in Tues- i day's election shows that the ques- ine lau es vl i tion was warmly contested and the I ngton held their meeting last week majorit of yoters hied themgelves to' si at the home of Mrs. W. T. Weddell,! and a most profitable meeting was had. The work was first looked af ter, which was well planned, and after which the time was given over to sociability and with the delight ful luncheon which was served and made the occasion one grand day. Misses Marval Amgwert and Mary Isabel Tool assisted in the serving on the occasion. - -v jority ; polls against the proposition. TOURISTS GOME FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY Hold Picnic at Callahan The three Bible schools at Mur dock, Callahan and Louisville joined in holding a ?icic and Children's day exercises at the pleasant grove at the Callahan church on last Wednes day, at which time a most enjoyable day was had by all who attended. During the morning- a program was held which embodied the Child ren's day idea and with the -ultimate Joe Gets Bis Arm Burnt Joe Guthman who is always want ing to know what causes things, in vestigated regarding the compound which is set off when pictures are j taken in the dark and was a little) too close at the time of the explo-j Despite the fact that the present sion end had one of his arms singed j season has been exceptionally rainy slightly. The memoer is getting especially ids iirei pan oi iue turn Highways Filled With Parties En joying Tour of the Country During Summer Season. along nicely at this time and it is expected that the arm 'will soon be well again. v ; mer, the highways ana oyways are filled with many tourists who are seeing America from autos, one of the most pleasant and delightful means of enjoying a tour that has "Fi-nd Crtvns Lookim? Fine w r nniocTie s-nA wif were vis- been discovered iting for a number of days at the ' In Just a short space of time a few home of Dr. and Mrs. P. L. Blatts-, days ago there was noted in pass npiior at Tohias. where thev sDent the lin carB from Ohio, Pennsylvania, greater portion of last week, return-; Iowa, Missouri, Idaho, Texas, Okla- : ing home on Wednesday evening, j noma and Kansas, and all loaded Mr Gillespie, who is very observing; with parties intent on seeing to the as to matters and things, tells of the fullest extent the beauties of the , excellence of the crops in that sec-; country along the way and most of , Make the Farming Pay! Keen competition in farming, as well as in business, requires the best machinery, best thought and best practice. The Advance Rumley machinery embodies all this. I am handling a full line of this. "The Last Word" in power farming machinery. r The Oil Pull tractor in four sizes. The two ton Rumley truck. The Advance Rumley Steamer in three sizes. Come in and see them. ALL KINDS OF BELTING MATERIALS The Grand Detour tractor plow in five sizes, from two-bottom to six-bottom plows. In the thresher line, we also have separators of five tlifferent sizes. ED. GUILSTORFF, MURDOCK -:- -:- -:- NEBRASKA tion, including wheat, corn and oats, all of which are looking fine. Undergoes Operation in Omaha Last Thursday morning Arthur, the sen of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lin dell, was taken with' acute appendi- the cars 6eemed to be headed for the west or northern country to enjoy . the coolness of the Beason in the mountain or lake region. ) The heavy auto travel and the fact that in many cases there are whole families using the cars for citis. and suffered greatly. He was l.rilvei ana wimpm eacn nigm aiong ; rushed to a hospital in Omaha, being e way, points cut rnat tnere ougnt , taken up in a car and placed im- ,to be efforts made to make the tour mediately upon the operating table, is Par here a real place to camp! and the cause of the suffering re- j ror travelers instead of merely a va- ; moved. He had not recovered from cant spot. At the last session of the : the shock when this was written and ; city council Mayor Johnson offered j the effects of the drugs administered some verT timely statements regard at the time of the operation, but iEET the Park an its condition and . hopes are entertained he will soon it should be placed in a condition be better and it is also hoped that , that would at least give the simplest : he may soon be well again. of accommodations to the travelers , until it is possible to fix the park TTrtT-co TeVpn TT-n with all of the facilities that are About March 20th there came to found in 6imIlar narks over the YJ. W. A. Hall Murdoch Murdock will have the best of moving pictures every Saturday night. You will not have to go to the city to tee Harold Lloyd in "Grandma's Boy" HERE JULY 7thH This picture will also be shown at South Bend July 6th. Also July 14t6 a mixed program. "Supply and De mand' "Lost, Strayed or Stolen' and a News reel. -ADMISSION 10 2nd 25c Show Starts Promptly at 8:30 my farm north of Murdock a bay mare with a mark "XZ" on left Jaw. Owner can have same by proving ownership and paying for keep and I A PROGRAM TO BE PE0UD OF. Elsewhere in today's paper is other expenses. If net called for published the program of the second within thirty days from July 1st, Plattsmouth radio concert to be this animal will be disposed of ac- broadcast from Station "VVOAW, Om cording to law. jaha on the night of Monday, July ALBERT BLUM. '9 th, by the Eagles band and soloists J2-4M. - Murdock, Nebr. ;of tbis city, appearing under the aus- 'pices of Hugh J. Kearns Post No. 5G, OBITUARY OF MRS. NELL D0ERR. American Legion. - j Although made up largely of band Nellie Lenora Cook was born on numbers, this program also comprises June , 1894, in riattsmouth. Ne- several solos, including a cornet; braska, and died in Fremont, Nebras- number by A. E. Stevenson, one of ; ka. June 20, 1923. at the age of the best cornetists in the middle twenty-nine years and fourteen days. ( west. Although his home is not in I She lost her mother in infancy and ; Plattsmouth, Mr. Stevenson has play- was reared by a kind foster mother. ed with the local band a great dealt She e-rpw to womanhood In Platts-in past occasions and may well be' month a-nA wns affiliated with the ! considered a regular member of the! United Brethren church of Mynard. - organization. And by the way, at, Later she Joined by letter the First llts rehearsal last night, grouped inj Congregational church of Beards-;the proper formation for playing to' town, Illinois. ja racl0 audience, the band sure put After" graduating from the Platts-!UP ome ciassy music. Such heavy month hie-h nehool in the class of numoers as me grana selection "Mas- 1915, she held a position as stenog rapher in Lincoln where she met Ar thur Doerr to whom she was mar ried on September - 4, 1917, beth" and "Atlantis" are seldom included in the library of any small town band's offerings, so the radio fans may be assured they have a real Business is Good, Thank You I The Landholm Garage is kept busy these days with the work which comes to us, and the reason is the best service, the best goods and the best work. .We carry Lee Tires and they are puncture proof. Better get your order in early. Ve Are Fcrnishiiig 24-Hour Serrice! The Landholm Garage Murdock, Nebraska RhP 1 Pa vps tn mourn her death, the' treat in store on July 9th. husband, Arthur J. Doerr, a son, Crimea copies or the program for Arthur, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. ; mailing to distant friends may be C. E. Cook and two brothers, Frank .secured iree at Morgan's Sweet shop and Raymond Cook. Biliousness and Constipation For years I was troubled with biliousness and constipation, which made life miserable for me. My ap petite failed me. I lost my usual Journal ads get results. force and vitality- Pepsin prepara- tions and cathartics only made mat- .n ters worse. I do not know where I ' 4 should have been today had I not 4" tried Chamberlain's Tablets. The ,J tablets relieve the ill feeling at once, strengthen the digestive functions, helping the system do its work natur- ally." writes Mrs. Rosa Potts, Birm- "TV TTT DR. H. C. LEOPOLD Osteopathic Physician Eye8 Tested and -Glasses Fitted i ingham, Ala. Weyrich & Hadraba. .tx-'I -I-l-I ! I-I-I-I-l-I-I-I-M' Union Block Phon PLATTSMOUTH 208 Call Up "Charley!" Don't lose your temper and abuse your wife and kids because the "Flivver refuses to start. Put "Trunk enbolz Gasoline" m your tank and make a quick "Get" away." Our pure Pennsylvania Motor and Tractor oils are the cheapest because they wear longer. Call Up "Charley" -GEO. TnUNHEUBQLZ OIL OQISPAfJY- Eagle arid Murdock