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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (July 26, 1923)
FAG1 6X2 PLATTSMOUTH SEMI -WEEKLY JOURNAL THURSDAY, JULY 2G, 1923. M urray good time is assured to all who care I D A liniT HAD to attend. The best of music, best of ( gAllUI I Unit oruer, a. tool anu ueiiguiiui piauc iu dance and a pleasant evening. LARGE CROWD ENJOYED RADIO CONCERT SUNDAY (Continued from page 5.) Eere is a Real Good One We have always held that it pays to advertise and we have a friend in and most pleasant of the radio par a little daughter of Frank Reed who ties to enjoy the program given by believes In the same theory. Last artists from the First Christian AT WICHITA From Monday' Dally. Last evening one of the largest Essex Car Stolen From Greenwood Farm and Used by Yeggs in Sank Raid, Recovered. From Wednesday's DaUy. -i . . , . . ' . t.. tit tj..k.. i, cessful raid on a bank at Beaver, south of Wichita Monday morninc - - ing to Dorchester furnished a gener al Idea of the direction and prob able objective. Avenues to the east, north and west as well as those to the south presumably were closed. The yeggs seemed to drop into some great hole. One supposition was that they were hiding and in wait of darkness to make their es cape. Further particulars received by wire Tuesday afternoon at law en forcement headquarters stated that the car was abandoned five miles WILL ASSIST THE SOUTH SIDE LEGION daughter to this happy home and held at the E. M. Ruby home east of sraon; I nose who were nappy over Niamey. - i the event 03 well as the fond par- Floyd Ruby had arranged his re Crossing last Thursday are believed j and that no trace of its former occu- to be in or near Wichita, Kas. inelPants had been found. The state , ... 1;. .1 o ,,-jth o crtooio.. t, rs&ei car biuicu nuui a mm uai eneriu wirea aescriniions 01 me men iiw "as a nine sisier I'ruua uiy some vcijh& " oanci , v, jv, j, , , . , . fix years of age. She looked for an the spacious and attractive lawn of Greenwood on the .niS1 ef "ie fnd the Wichita police are on the expression of her happiness and find- the farm home and here some 200 of ""fj .Jf6 V?,! 'ihunt- ing a piece of nhalk printed on the the friends and neighbors, including f?J by the Wi chita p o lice Notifica-j Lrf he 'ai?1,y car 'hiL PAC. BUYS NEW COACHES rrann iicen 3 nave a lime uauy 1 i.v,i., pan. it. iu,iaui, - . ,,,,' , girl." This was on last Friday and were gathered. jlt0 I hp nrnmm nmo In clrnnc antt ""i "'tu J"ti i u. ium . Prom Tuesday's Tmmiv- 1.1 ....1. 1- -- 1 : ... mi ' on Sunday and the family carriage clear from Station WOAW at Omaha roll proceeded immediately to get in Purchase of s xty new steel cars was brou-ht nto reaStion bit thl and it was with pleasure that the touch with the Kansas authorities, for through train service and six work or the U tie toSxht n. members of the party received the The initial wire gave no particulars teen new steel cars for suburban known0Jft various selections and. particularly , beyond the fact that the car cos "W?te ,y 2 to it bv some of his friends pleasing were me quartet ana cnoir luuI,u- " "olD oucim. .icu io n ny some oi nis iriencis. .numbers ifull particulars as to whether or not directors of the Missouri Pacific cares for their goods, their cooling counter for display being one of the best. They can easily freeze anything put therein. An instance of which they received an extra supply of pickled pigs feet which they placed in the cooling counter and after they had been there for a number of weeks took them out ot find they were frozen solid and as sweet a3 a nit. CARD OF THANKS T. H. Pollock of this City to Give Free Tickets Over Bridge to Party of Tourists. From Wednesday's Dally ; One of the active boosters of all the former service men's activities and a strong supporter of the Ameri can Legion is T. II. Pollock of this city and with his characteristic In terest in helping out the service men, Mr. Pollock has arranged that the party of boosters from the South Omaha post who are to visit here to- the funeral services and gave the morrow in company with a nartv of beautiful flowers. We especially ile the business men and the Omaha! sire to thank the schoolmates and commissioners, may have free pas- friends of our son and brother for We desire to express to our kind neighbors and friends our deepest appreciation of their, tender sympa thy to us in the hour of sorrow and grief at the taking away of our son and .brother, Elvin Fleming, and also to those who assisted so kindly at Auction Sals Saturday Night The Chilton store which is in tiie midst of it3 closing out sale, is an rounc'ng in a lar-:e :;d in today's Journal. tl:e elo.ing dite of its sale Saturday. AiTTUst 11th. at 12 o'clock FIRST WHITE GUILD BQRN IN BUTLER GO. miles southeast of Greenwood, midnight whm $100 in gold will be, . awarded as announced at the ooen- -r. c , j . c nv Ing of the ? ale. Votes are given with i Mrs- Emma Schrader of Surprise Ob all cash purchases as well as money j serves Anniversary A Real received on book accounts at the ratio j Picneer Resident, of one for each rent Tlii-; rnmtnp- ..... - ........ I " I 11 IJ. Xlllillt fcJVlll CAUl. 1U1 11IC1 IT Av . A boxes cf merchandise and in the even-; Miss Emma Read, celebrated her ; as 'iU"'il'a4' Ing the big auction sale conducted I sixty-second birthday at her home How the bandit trio made a sue by Col. Rex Young, from 7:30 to 9 n Surprise recently, and enjoys the I cessful run thru the human barricade p. m., when any article requested distinction of being' the first white town the border. Is something of a will be put on sale and the customers : child born in Rutier county, being mystery. Here was an instance when can buy It nt their own price re- born in the year 1861, when that officers were on the job within a few rardlets of how low it may be. Mr. country was still wild and unsettled : minutes after the bank job fizzled. Chilton says he is de termined to ai1i ti10. nnnrp?f Kettlpmpnt whprp ' Hoads were under guard. The yeggs the men were being held. railway company, acording to L. E. Thpra la Tint an mnon a llnrr. HaHIWin, president. ing doubt in the minds of officials' The sixty main line cars will be but that the recovered car is the nut into operation on the main lines h.-irwiir rar fi WpIpti t?o ai,tpr between Omaha and St. Louis, via !of the Beaver Crossing bank and Kansas City, and on other lines. ,lone occupant when the yeggs en- J Jh?y w,n be pipped with six tered, declared that it was a dark I wh?el- f ast steel frames. Specially tissex touring car witn a twenty dasn :. . number that sped furiously from the ll?,,t,ns- , S"10111 compartments bank, the number of the Essex stol- ,I'be cooled by new overhead pad- en from the II. B. Schroeder farm.tu,e Ians- "eating win ne suppneu Dy close the entire stoofc out by August provisions could be secured being at I Hll, ail'l Will ilVf- i.a? PUOUC EOme Phftcmnnth real super-bargains from now until the final date. Read his ad Hurray Beach Very Popular The Murray bathing be:ch is be coming a very popular place and just were trailed to a point east of Dor Chester and there the trail apparent ly ended. But officers of Salin, Gage, Jefferson, Fillmore and Thayer coun ties to the south had given the gen eral alarm before the bandit car Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Read were running a ranch two miles north of where Brainard now stands and at the time her father had been compelled to drive two wagons could have found the border. Posses to Plattsmouth to secure provisions : were out. Apparently every loop ly so as the rroprietors of the place , for the pioneer home. The wagons , hole nad been plugged for the au- ftave put rortii every effort to make I were drawn by two yoke of oxen mormes were not roiiowing a blind It the best which the circumstances and the child was born while the surrounding cm afford. They have' father was en route to this citv for taken ell precautions to care for the health and safety of the patrons and are rewarded by large crowds each evening. Sunday nirht there were counted clue. The chase from Beaver Cross- vapor steam system. SOME FINE ATTRACTION The showing at the Movie Garden this evening for the last time of "The Girl Who Came Back," the feature that has been showing at the Sun in Omaha, should attract the lovers of a good, high class picture and one that is fresh and new. Miriam Coop er, Gaston Glass, Zasu Pitts and Kenneth Harlan divide the stellar work in the production. The addi tional feature, "Can Firpo Beat Dempsey?" gives one a clear concep tion of the South American fighter and his methods and is especially In teresting to the fight followers. sage over the wagon and auto bridge and has placed in the hands of the South Omaha boosters the necessary tickets for the free passage over the bridge. , . The visitors will arrive here at noon according to their present plans with their band and give the city the once over and also present the ad vance notices of the big fun festival to be held In the ctiy to the north. the beautiful wreath at the funeral. M. P. FLEMING AND FAMILY. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL 8'rom Monday' Dally. Yesterday noon II. N. Dovey, pres ident of the First National bank was brought back home from the Imman uel hosiptal in Omaha where he has been for several weeks being treat ed for his fractured leg. Mr. Dovey is still unable to use the limb and will have to spend several weeks in the quiet of the home before he is able to resume his activities. HAVE EXCELLENT COOLING SYSTEM AT GREENWOOD From Wednesdays Ially. While in Greenwood a few days since a representative of the Journal called up our friend W. E. Newkirk of the Newkirk Groceries Sr Market and him and the boys were busy with their excellent trade. They sure have the colling system which GOOD MORNING, MR. HOWE TroTi Tuesday's Dally. There is joy and happiness at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Howe to day over the fact that at an early hour this morning a nine and a half pound young man arrived to make his home with the third ward coun cilman and wife in the future. The little one arrived on the birthday of his little sister and has brought a real present to her and is the object of the greatest admiration from the other members of the family as well. ENJOY OMAHA TRIP Jam & jelly Making now an exact cknce Fresh Fruits are Plentiful ! Use the short CERTO-Proccss for making jam and jellv with Berries, Cherries, Peaches and other fruits in season. You will find they are the best jams and jellies you ever tasted. Certo is sold by grocers everywhere or sent postpaid for 35 cents." 1 MINUTE'S BOILING 2 POUNDS4 OF FRUIT 3 with POUNDS OF SUGAR A ouncsof Certo m makes D POUNDS OF JAM Wrapped with every bottle is a recipe booklet which tells the story. Douglas-Pecft in Corporation 24 Oranue Uidg., Rochester, ti.lt. USEE iSureJeU) No reason now her tongue to tell That sad old story "It did not jcIT' Her jam's now perfect jelly, too She uses CERTO so should you ! From Wednesday's Pnlly The ladies of the Maccabees of this city enjoyed a very fine time in Omaha last evening where they were the guests of the review of that city and the pleasant occasion lasted un til the time for the return of the Plattsmouth delegation on the late Missouri Pacific train last night. The members from this city de parted at different times for Omaha but all met at 6 o'clock and marched to the lodge rooms of the Omaha re view where the eveninsr was snpnr most delightfully. The party , was; Mayfleld, L. F. Pickett, Rogers and headed by Mrs. Anna Ptak, com-j Vincent and Miss Mary Peterson. mander of the local review and nine of the ladies were in attendance. The main portion of the evening was spent in listening to the reports of the national review held recently at Los Angeles at which the commander of the Omaha review and Mrs. Ptak were both In attendance and this consumed the greater part of the ses sion. The ladies were afterwards treated to dainty and much appre ciated refreshments. Those attending from here were Mesdames J. II, McMaken, Emmons Ptak, John Bajeck, F. L. Adams, J. L. his stores At that time there were three hun dred friendly Pawnee Indians on the , ranh who were friendly to the set- . tiers and the Pawnee squaws attend- : on the grounds and parked alon-? thejed the mother and child at the time road adjacent thereto. 520 autos, of the birth of hte daughter, as there which if they contained on an aver-jvere no white women closer than age of two persons each, represented . the settlement at Plattsmouth. more than one thousand pleasure On the rtiv thnt Mr Wpnrf rnrn. seekers at this popular resort. Will See California ed home Indians mounted the roof of the sod "house and when the re turning father and husband was Uncle S. G. Latta end his son, I sighted at a point five miles from his James, who depart.-. d some two weeks I home, twenty of the bucks rode ago for Hastin.-rs and Red Cloud.! forth to greet him and announced erecting a windmill at the latter";111 arrival of the little white "pap- place, concluded that they would like to see more of the country and arranged to go on to California for a visit. The lure of traveling grew upon them as they headed westward, and with the words of Greely ring ing in their ears, tliey concluded they would see it all and are now on their way to the coast and make even con clude to take a ride on the briny sea. Had to be Helped Oat Last Sunday the bathers were pretty thick ami it required the close watching of the life guards to see and know that all were safe. A par ty from Weeping Water had liked the pool fine and which in truth is an ideal place, but he had stayed Iu I;cose. YOUNGEST AUCTI0NEEB From Wednesdays Datlv. i Last evening Rex Young, the ef- ; ficient Cass county auctioneer .re turned homo from Boulder. Colorado, where he has been attending a spe- 1 clal auctioneer course at the Uni versity of Colorado summer school, being selected as one of the faculty of the school during his stay there. ; Mr. Young had the opportunity of assisting in the graduation of the youngest auctioneer in the world, Elwood Thompson of York, Nebras ka, who was given his certificate of graduation at the age of ten years. I The young auctioneer will assist his : in i the water too long having been in- lamer wno Is one of the best known ' continuously for some three hours auctioneers or Aenraska, In his work and was overcome and had to be helped out by "Curley," who 13 ac credited as being one of the best life guard 3. Dance Saturday Night Remember if you like to enjoy a dance that is right and with the best mu!c go to the Peterson hall on Saturday night as they will have music that is mu. ic and that will ap peal to the lovers of harmony and a the coming season. CEDAR CREEK LOSES GAME Do you want to use wallpaper, paint or panels on your walls and ceilings? The dif fcrent wall board takes any of them perfectly. It furnishes a smooth, rigid, gypsum plaster base for decoration and guarantees perma nent, solid, fireproof walls and ceilings in any new construction or repairs. OS flGHEETrtOCIcI Ask your lumber dealer for it From Wednesday's tatty. The Cedar Creek baseball team on ! Sunday lost a very interesting game , to the South Bend team, one of their most formidable opponents of the , year and the battle was very hotly . fought, we understand. This makes ! the loss of three games this year as j against five victories and the team Is : showing up in the best of shape. Managers Stivers has arranged for a i doubleheader on next Sunday at Ce dar Creek, the Redville and the Un- derwood Typewriter Co. being the opponents of tb,e Creekers. AST0R LIQUOR MEASURE PASSES HOUSE OF LORDS London, July 24. The house of lords today passed, without amend ment, the third reading of Lady As tor's bill prohibiting the sale of in toxicating liquors to any persons un der 18 years of age. The measure which has already passed the commons, now becomes law. provided the assent of the crown is given. WILL REMOVE TO OMAHA Howard Stennat, who has been conducting an electric shoe repair shop in the Donat building at 4th and Main street, Is removing his equipment and stock this afternoon to Omaha where he will locate in a shop at 16th and California streets. Mr. Stennat has been located here for the past six years and his many friends will regret very much to see him leave the city. LOST A man's gold Waltham watch be tween Oscar Gapen's and Glen Per ry's on Wednesday evening. Reward offered. j26-ltw, 3td Albert Voughtman of Kansas City, a former resident here, arrived this afternoon to spend a short time visit ing with old time friends. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Hoffman de parted this morning for Omaha where they will spend the day visit ing with their daughter, MrsChas. Hayne and also consulting the doc tor In regard to the health of Mrs. Hoffman. July Saturday July Saturday We believe you can buy goods in Plattsmouth, quality considered, as low as you can buy them anywhere in the world laid down in Plattsmouth. We are going to demonstrate this as far as clothing is concerned at our big dollar day, Saturday, July 28, 1923. All advertised items sell for cash. COMBINATION OFFERS Here is something un usual for Dollar Day Combinations of different articles' which can be bought together for the small sum of only $1. OFFER NO. 1 Men's gray bathing suits in one-piece style -J- one pair of diver's ear protectors. $1 Both for 1 OFFER NO. 2 Men's kiki crusher hats, cool and sensible two pair "Best Yet" gauntlet gloves. All for OFFER NO. 11 Boyall play suits in assorted colors, sizes 2 to 8 boy's Windsor silk tie. Both $-1 Saturday for only X OFFER NO. 12 Boys' work shirts in sizes 11 y2 to 14, blue chambray, full cut first quality leather belt, slide buckle. Both go Saturday for n ?1 OFFER NO. 3 Men's Tupelo gray work shirts, fast color 1 pair $ men's suspenders. Both 1 OFFER NO. 4 One King Tut knit tie one pair dress sox -- one pair dress suspenders. All go Saturday for n Bathing Suits Men's and young men's, 34 to 44. Blue, maroon and black Jersey. Asstd. trims $1 with skirt. Each 1 Boston Bags Genuine all leather, 14-inch size, double handle. $- Black or brown A Tupelo Shirts Genuine gray brocade cloth. Never fades, wears like iron. Collar attached. Sizes Jgf 14V& to 17 1 Men's Nainsook Underwear Knee length athletic style at special price. TWO $1 suits for JL jgXot over six suits to one customer. Neck Band Shirts For dress wear, neat stripes and checks, soft cuffs. Sizes 14$ to 17 1., Think of it. Priced as low as a work shirt. $ Saturday only ; 1 Men's Wash Ties Very finest madras and cord fabrics, fancy or plain. $1 Special price, FOUR for 1 n Suit Cases Brown or black leatherette, good frame, lock and catches. 24-inch size Men's Shirts and Drawers Best 2 piece balbriggan. sizes 34 to 50. The two pieces for Men's Sport Shirts Very desirable for hot weather. Big collar, half sleeve. Pongee color. Hard to get. Special at All n White Overalls Men's white drill bib overalls for painters or any cool wear. Per pair ?1 Golf Hose Big roll top in brown heathers. Wool the real thing. Per pair Ladies Coveralls For work or outing made of best kikl. Special for Saturday only n Child's Play Suit These are made of best stifels, denims and drills. Open fronts or open back. Drop , $- seat. Sizes 2 to 8 1 Men's Odd Coats .Black alpaca and twills skele ton style for hot weather wear. Small sizes. A big value at n OFFER NO. 5 Men's blue chambray work shirts, fast color -f- one good 25c shop cap. Both go Saturday for 1 Boys' Overalls Fast color, blue bib, 220 white back denim. Full cut. Ages 4 to 12 1 OFFER NO. 6 lioys sport shirts In pongee color one good 4-in-hand tie. Both for n OFFER NO. 7 Child's Beach suit, made by Lee, sleeve. Blue with tan trim, or tan with blue trim, strictly fast color, ages 2 to 6 any child's wash hat. Both $- go Saturday for X OFFER NO. 8 Men's horsehide all leather gauntlet work gloves 4- one good peanut straw hat. Both for OFFER NO. 9 Men's checked Jumper, cool and comfortable, sizes 36 to 40 one field straw hat. Both for only Men's Underwear Two thread ecru rib union suits with best pearl buttons. $ Sizes 3G to 46 1 Dress Shirts Men's neat stripe on white, col lar attached, soft. $ Sizes 14 to 17 1 Men's Caps Mohair and Palm Beach in gray, brown or cream. Just the thing for motoring $- or outing. Each 1 Men's Knit Ties Pure silk in narrow black or fancy King Tut styles. $1 Special Saturday X Men's Sox Plain black, close rib top, full size. Suitable for dress or 'work. SEVEN pair.. n th is ac Every item in costs you a dollar bill or can be bought at a saving of a dollar bill. Never be fore did one bill cover so much value. You'll appre ciate these fine "Dollar Stretchers." Try them! Work Sox Brown close weave with white heel and toe. The ideal sum mer work sock. $1 SEVEN pair for X Wash Suits For children, 2 to 6 years. White with asstd. trims, $ also colors X Linen Kerchiefs Men's full size hemstitched snow bleach genuine $"1 linen. FOUR for.' X Jjgplt's some time since you have bought a man's handker chief like this for this price. Polka Dot Shirts Blue and white, fast color. Most popular with railroad men. Coat style. $ Collar attached X "ONE DOLLAR OFF" ITEMS A dollar saved is a dollar made. Here is a clean cut of a dollar from our regu lar selling price for this one day. Don't miss it! Army Lockers Iron bound, brass lock, one tray. Reg. price $6.95 DOLLAR OFF 1.00 DOLLAR DAY on!yf 5.95 Rain Coats Double texture, gray worsted. Good for work or drej. Reg. price $5.00 DOLLAR OFF 1.00 DOLLAR DAY only$4.00 Palm Beach Suits Genuine, not imitation'. Grays, tans and blues. Reg. price $15.00 DOLLAR OFF 1.00 11 . OFFER NO. 10 Men's all leather belts in black or brown, with the latest slide buckle -j- one pair fine dress sox on pair Paris garters. All for C. E. Wescott's Sons 'ON THE CORNER' DOLLAR DAY on!y$ 14.00 Straw Hats Any dress straw in the house will be sold Dollar Day at the regular price LESS one cartwheel, I. e n