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THIJESDAY. JULY 17. 1924.
PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOXTENAI
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Nehawka Department!
Prepared ia the Interests of the People of Nehawka and Surrounding Vicinity Especially
for the Journal Readers.
John Stoll accompanied
more to Omaha Tuesday
Dr. Gii
for Xray
treatment.
Wm. Waldo was looking after
pome business matters in Union last
Wednesday.
H. J. Thiele and A. H. Bell went to
Weeping Water Saturday afternoon
on business.
Little Marian Hoback spent the
week-end with his grand-parents,
F. M. Massifs.
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. McCartney
have as their guest for the week the
latters mother.
Mr. F. A. Hansen and children
went to Weeping Water Saturday to
do some shopping.
J P. Douglas and wife were visit
ing: and looking after some business
at Omaha on last Thursday.
Miss Dorothy Zust of Omaha was
an over Sunday visitor in Nebraska
with her friend. Miss Hope Saint
John.
R. W. Kellogg of Syacuse was
visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
E. A. Kirkpatrick for the past few
days.
Mr. and Mrs. Welman Nixon are
entertaining three nieces of Virginia,
and are enjoying a most pleasant
visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heebner are
entertaining a niece of Grandma
Flemings, who is here for an extend
ed visit.
to the
Miss Grace Linville returned
home of F. C. Schumakers. Mondavi
afternoon after a visit with friends i
near Murray.
Glen Rutlege of the Nehawka En
terprise was looking after some busi
ness matters in Plattsmouth last
Friday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Wilson of Crete
were spending last Sunday at the
home of the latter's parents. Mr.
and Mrs. J. S. Rough.
Mrs. Lottie Rosencrans and son
motored down from Plattsmouts
Monday to spend the day with her
sister. Mrs. Troy Shrader.
Mrs. Edith Thiele accompanied by
John P. Stoll and her mother motor
ed to Murray Friday afternoon to
call on their family physician.
Mrs. C. Kirkpatrick and little son.
Earl Jr., are visiting for a time at the
home of Grandfather and Grand-
mo
it Kirkpatrick. in Nehaw'kc
Bert Willis Garage
I have opened a Garage and Repair Shop in the
Hicks Building (Livery Barn) and propose to do your
auto work in the best manner and insure you satisfac
tory work. Prices reasonable.
Blue Ribbon Gasoline and Trop-Artic Oils
Bert Willis
Phone No. 3
Make Hay while the Sun Shines
TLe latest end most approved patterns of Deering CTC
and McCormick mowers at. each $ i nJ
We Have Them on Hand
You Don't Have to Wait
Leo Switzer,
Nehawka
Summer Clothing
FOR MEN!
Do you know that we have in stock Men's
Summer Underwear, Hosiery. Garters, Col
lars, Soft Collar Shirts in new styles, Novelty
Neckwear, Trousers and Oxfords. Ccroe in
and see us when you need work clothing, too.
F. P. SHELDON
ESTABLISHED 1888
Phone No. 14
George Tate who has been suffer-
mg considerable with the rheu -
matism for some time past is still
not feeling the best but is able to get
around.
The many friends of Mr. John
Knabe are pleased to hear of his im-
provement and are anxiously await -
ing for his return home and regain
his former health.
Mr. Leonard Benson has been as-
sisting with the harvesting work at
the home of Martin Ross, as weli as
visiting for a few days this week,
this making his visit double wel
come. James Blake who has bem associ
ated with Mr. Knox in a restaurant
in Nehawka have dissolved partner
ship. Mr. Knox taking over the
business and hotel, and which he is
running.
Charles E. Hitt and family who
are farming on one of the Fred
Rose places west of town were spend
ind last Sunday at Plattsmouth
where they were visiting with rela
tives and friends.
I Heroic! Whitelman who has a
siege with one or his eyes in wnicn
' he got some weed seed imbeded.
I since having the same removed is get
ting along nicely now. though it
; was very bad for a time,
i Orin Pollard had the misfortune to
poison Ins wrist while worKing in tne
harvest field and is getting along
quite poorly with only one hand to
use. he how ever, is gaining and it is
hoped he will soon be well again.
C. W. Stone and wife entertained
at their beautiful home south of Ne
hawka on last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.
E. A. Kirkpatrick. for the day and
dinner. Mr. Kirk says the dinner
was excellent and that they had a
most enjoyable day.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wundelich
and the two children departed last
Friday for Del Monte. Colo., where
they will spend some two weeks at
the Masonic Park and enjoy fishing,
camping out in the cool climate, they
having a cabin there to live in.
Bert Willis who was at the hospi
tal at Omaha for some time and
where he underwent an operation for
correcting a growth in his nose, and
who has been getting along in good
shape, returned home on Wednesday
Garage
Nehawka, Nebraska
Nebraska
Nehawka, Nebr.
of this week, and is feolin
pretty
jwell since the operation.
Mrs. Charles HeniDhill has been
I appointed manager of the telephone I
exchange of Nehawka and has as-'
j sumed charge of the office. Mr. and,
Mrs. J. P. Tougles departing with
( their little son in their car for the
( southwest and will expect to make!
j their home at Tuscon. Arizona, they.
' will spend some time on the road.
.Mrs. tiempniH will maKe a good per
son for the position to which she
has been appointed.
j Mrs. John O. Veiser who has been
: troubled much with appendicitis of
ilate concluded the onlv wav to
obrivate the trouble was to undergo
an operation and on last Thursday
jat the Methodist hospital underwent
an operation, and has since been get
jting along nicely. On Sunday Mr.
and Mrs. A. F. Sturm, her parents
were in Omaha and visited the
daughter at the hospital, and were
; encouraged at the way she was pro
gressing. A. B. Rough family of Paul, Idaho,
departed for Crete where they will
visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
D. H. Wilson for a short time, when
they will go to Norfolk, where they
will visit at the home of Roswell
Sheutleff. who is a brother of Mrs.
Rough, for a time and then depart
for their home stopping at Trenion.
Nebraska, where they will visit for
some two weeks at the home of Mrs.
Rough's mother. Mrs. Emma Sheut
leff. and will expect to arrive at
their home in time for the oner.ing
of the school. Mr. Boneh beinc thei'en an opportunity to buy
superintendent of the schools
Paul.
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Entire Family Home Atrain.
On iast Sunday at the home
of
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Rough, in Ne-
hawka were assembled the entire
family and a most enjoyable time
was had. There were for the oc
casion. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Rough,
and Mrs. Rough's father. Uncle
Walker Bates, and Martin Ross and
the family of Nehawka. D. H. Wilson
and wife of Crete. A. B. Rough and
family of Paul. Idaho. Leonard Ben
son and wife of Oakland.
EFTTTENS FP.0M THE EAST
From Wednesday's lia-ily
This morning Attorney D. O. Dwy
er returned home from a visit of
seme two weeks in the east, where
he was visiting with his daughter.
Mrs Hamilton Thorne and family,
at Philadelphia, and also attending
the sessions of the American Bar
association of which he is a member,
and which was meeting in the Quak-
er city.
While in the east Mr. Dwyer took
theopportunity to attend the demo
cratic national convention at New
York last Monday and saw the nota
bles of the party in the last stages
of the convention before the nomina
tion of John W. Davis. While at the I
meeting oi the bar association on the
following day Mr. Dwyer states the
news of the nomination of Mr. Dr. vis
was received and the members of the
association arose and heartily cbei r
ed the news, as Mr. Davis is a former
member of the bar association and
one of the notable figures in the
legal profession in the United Stat j.
The general sentiment in the east
was that the naming of Mr. Davis
was a very strong move and gave
the democrats an outstanding figure
for the presidency.
Mr. Dwyer reports that Captain
l Thorne and wife and the two iittle
I twin daughters are in the best of
'health and enjoying very much their
: new home.
ENTEBTAIN AT LUNCHEON
From WdoMMla.''a Dally
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. C. E.
Hartford and Mrs. E. A. Wurl en
tertained very pleasantly at bridge
and Mah Jong at the Hartford horn
on North Third street, seven tables
being arranged for the ladies and
where they passed the time most de
lightfully in the fascinations of the
two games.
The rooms of the home were ar
ranged in a color scheme of purple
and yellow, the flowers being used
in carrying out the decorative plan.
In the bridge contests Miss Minnie
C.uthmann was awarded the first
prize, while the second prize WU
presented to Mrs. Thomas F. Mur
phy. At the Mah Jong games Mrs.
J. E. Wiles was awarded the prize
as the most successful.
The serving was in the hands of
Mrs. Evi Spirer. Miss Helen Wurl
and Miss Elva Hartford and was a
most pleasing feature of the delight
ful afternoon.
BISHOP SKAYEER RETURNS.
From Wednastara Dotty
This morning Bishop Ernest Vin
cent Shayler of Omaha diocese of the
Episcopal church returned home to
Omaha after a journey of several
nionth3 through Europe and Holly
lands. While abroad. Bishop Shay
ler spent the Easter season in Eng
land and officiated at a number of
the leading English churches and
also held chapel service for King
George V and Queen Mary at Windsor
castle.
NOTICE.
I will not be responsible for anv
debts contracted by mv wife.
ANDERSON LLOYD.
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.
ARE YOU out of a Jobf Then let
as help find yoa one.
HUGE FARM GRAIN
FIRM IS BROUGHT
INTO EXISTENCE
$2G.0O0.0CO Marketing Concern.
Farmed From Merger of Five
Companies, Largest in U. S.
Chicago. July 1".
ers were given the
own the largest grain
American farm-
opportunity to!
marketing com -
panv in the United States
th rough
the mercer of five hirge
grain com-I
panies, four from Chicago
from Kansas City, effected
day.
ami one
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The Grain Marketing company, the!
merged concern, is capitalised at $2tf.-j
000. ooo and eventually is intended
to be farmer owned, controlled and
oppe rated. The companies merged
are the Armour Grain company, the
Rosenbanm Grain corporation, the
i John C. Shaffer Grain company. Ro-
I sen han m f'.rjw jiml the Il:ivi Vnl:in
lierill Grain conij):.ny, the latter of
Kansas City.
The new company, incorporated un-
i der the Illinois co-operative market
ing act. which conforms to the nat
ional Capper-Volstead marketing act.
will control elevator space in Chica
go and other cities with a capacity
of more than 50,000,000 bushels.
The Bartlett Frazie'- empany of Chi
cago, mentioned in the original plans
for the merger, is not included in to
day's plans but it was reported it
might amalagamate iater.
Under the financial plan for the
merger, l. 000. 000 Bhares of common
Btock of $1 par value. 1.000.000
shares of "A" preferred of Sin par
value, and 500.000 shares
preferred of $50 par value
Issued. The "A" preferred
sold only to farmers. who
of B""
will be
will be
will be
an equal
number ot shares oi common stock.
the common stock not to be disposed
of in any other manner.
The MB" preferred stock is to be
redeemed as rapidly as the "A" pre-
j 'erred is sold, so that eventually
i farmers will b the only stockholders
in the company, as
sold only to farmers
stock is to be
producers and
grain erov.ers.
Besides large elevator space in Chi
cago, the merged concern will also
control space in Kansas City. Omaha.
Minneapolis. Fort Worth. Tex., and
points in the east, including Toledo.
Fairport. O. : Erie, Pa.; Buffalo, and
some export points, including alves
ton. Texas City, Tex.; Norfolk and
Depot Karbor.
Officials to Retain Posts.
The committee representing co-operative
elevator concerns, the Ameri
can farm bureau federation and vari
ous other farm agencies of a co-operative
nature which has been study
ing the proposition and which has en
dorsed the plan with reservations,
said that it will continue to watch
developement of the project tor a
time before taking final action.
The executive officials of the big
grain companies included in the mer
ger have offered to run the merged
company for five vears and instruct
the growers in the handling of grain
jTlie executives of the five companies.
according to their plan
will worK
on
a salary oasis, the new company be
ing run by a hoard of directors with
the farmers in control of two-thirds
of the din ctorate. On the board it is
planned to have men representing the
elevator companies, grain dealers,
bankers and railroads.
The new company, those in charge
of the merger said, will assist all co-or-'ration
in marketing their grain
and solving financial problems and
will effect economies by combining
offices, leased wires and other facili
ties. Journal want ucn. on? Try rbn.
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Judge Ghsrics B. Letton
Candidate for
Judge of the Supreme Court
Now Serving You
Judge Letton's progressive
Jegal experience practising
attorney, district judge, su
preme court commissioner,
then judge of the supreme
court has given him a thor
ough equipment for his du
ties. Hi6 service on the su
preme bench has proven him
to be a close student, an in
dustrious, worker and a cour
ageous judge whose good
is far recognized.
Reserve your support for him
LOCAL NEWS
From Mondays Dailv
J. Leonard Meisinger and wife
were here yesterday visiting with
relatives. Mr. Miesinper returning
to the metropolis.
Maurice Whittiker of Fort Wayne.
Nebraska, is here enjoying a visit
with his former school friends and
associates while on his vacation.
Dr. A. D. Caldwell of Omaha was
here over Sundav visiting with his
wife and family, and returning this
1 morning to his duties in the metro-
, polis.
Charles Potter, of Omaha, was an
over Sunday visitor rn the city at
the home of his cousin. Mrs. O. M.
Streight. and returning home last
evening.
Phillip Balser. who was called
nek to his old home in New York
two weeks ago by the death of his
hi other, returned horn yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. W. E. Martin of Lincoln who
wa here over Sunday visiting at the
home of her sister. Mrs. Val Burkle
and family, returned this morning to
her home.
W. H. Shopp of Milan. Missouri,
arrived here yesterday to look after
some matters of business and visiting
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Shopp and family.
This morning Dr. H. C. Leopold
operated upon John Toman for the
removal of his tonsils and adenoids,
the operation proving very success
ful in every way.
Five per cent money for farm loans.
Pay off your old high rate mortgage
now. Searl S. Davis. Plattsmouth.
2tw. - 4td.
Joseph Altmau, who is now em
ployed at Ralston, was here over
Sunday to spend the day with his
wife and family and enjoying a short
rest from his work.
Mrs. Frank W. Beal of Lincoln was
a visitor in the city over Sunday a
guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.
M. Beal. parents of her husband, and
returning this morning to her home.
Mrs. Emma Liggett of Denver who
has been visiting at Aurora. Illinois,
is expected here today to spend a
short time with her sister-in-law.
Mrs. Martha Peterson and Mr. and
Mrs. J. E. Schutz.
Misses Cora and Rhene Schnorr
of Lincoln arrived here Sunday for
a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Harrison Gayer, south of this city.
Miss Rhene Schnorr who is connected
with the extension work of the state
university, is now on her vacation.
Roy Fuller of Miami, Florida, ar
rived here yesterday to join his wife
and little daughter who have been
huere for the past two weeks visit
ing relatives and friends. Mrs.
Fuller and babe and Mrs. Frank
Shopp. met Mr. Fuller in Omaha and
accompanied him to this city.
From "PufitwlH -s TxUly
Henry Mockenhaupt of Sterling.
Nebraska, was here today and looking
after some matters of business and
visiting with his friends.
Mike Rabb and son. Theodore of
Omaha are here enjoying a vacation
visit at the home of Mr. Rabb's par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rabb. Sr.
A. L. Tidd, republican candidate
for state senator was at Weeping
Water today attending the meeting
of the republican county central
committee that is in session today.
Sheriff E. P. Stewart and W. G.
Kieck. candidate for county attorney
on the republican ticket were at
Weeping Water attending a meeting
of the county central committee this
afternoon.
Gerald Fleming and sister. Miss
Mildred, departed this morning for
Omaha where they will spend the day
visiting with their aunt. Mrs. E. A.
Oakes of Fairbury. who is at the
Methodist hospital recovering from an
operation.
Mrs. and Mrs. L. W. Barger of
Rochester. New York, and Mrs.
Martha J. Peterson of this city, who
have been at Hebron. Nebraska, came
in this morning and from here Mr.
and Mrs. Barger started on their way
to the home in the east, making the
trip by auto.
County Judge Allen J. Beeson.
wife, and daughters. Virginia. Grace
and Helen. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan
Waybright of Los Angeles and Mr.
and Mrs. J. D. Hawksworth of Lincoln
returned yesterday from Pender,
Nebraska, where they visited over
Sunday with Ed Brantner and family.
From
Sheldon Tefft of Weeping Water
was here today looking after some
business at the court house for a few
jhours.
Lawrence Stull was a visitor in
I Omaha today for a few hours where
he was called to look after some
matters of business.
Mrs. Henry Kaufmann departed
this morning for Council Bluffs to
attend the wedding of her daughter,
Miss Mathilda to Mr. Rudolph Ram
sel. John Fight and wife were in
Omaha todav where they spent a
! short time visiting with their
(daughter, Mrs. Thomas Sullivan and
j family.
A J. Engelkemeier from the vic
inity of Nehawka was here today to
! spend a short time attending to some
matters of business with the mer
chants. County Attorney J. A. Capwell was
in Elmwood today where he was
called to hold a land sale there in
the Menchau estate in which he was
interested.
You can't afford to buy a farm
'till you have seen my listings.
Searl S. Davis. Plattsmuoth.
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Mr. and Mrs. Louis Heebner. of
Des Moines, Iowa, are here enjoying
a visit at the home of their cousin.
C. E. Cook and family at the farm
home near this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Heebner and
Miss Bernice Grooms of Des Moines,
QiKrert0wns
last longr
savegas&inz make
ridinzemer
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CORD TIRES
Plattsmouth
Motor Co.
Iowa, who have been here visiting
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.' C. E.
Cook, departed yesterday for Den
ver, where they will spend a short
time in the mountains.
Walter W. Davis and wife, resi
dents of this city some thirty-five
years ago. were here yesterday visit
ing with friends. While here in the
eighties Mr. Davis was in the em
ploye of the Burlington and has for
several years resided in California.
One way to relieve habitual con
stipation is to take regularly a mild
laxative. Doan's Regulets are recom
mended for this purpose. 30c a hex
at all drug stores.
HARNESS RACES!
4 Days-July 23-24-25-26
AK-SAR-BEN FIELD
OMAHA, - - NEBRASKA
See America!
The Greatest Country in the World
Low Excursion Rates to the South
See the Lower Rio Grande Valley
3,500 mile trip, everything furnished, for only $40.
Can you beat it. This includes meals, sleeper berth and
everything. This trip allows you to see the greatest, the
most beautiful and fertile valley in the world. A free
trip to any one who will show more productive land.
Write me for particulars about this land, its productive
ness and the trip to the land of Gold and Sunshine.
Call or Write
Fitch Land
Elmwood
SHRINERS BAND TO
PLAY HERE SUNDAY
Members of Tangier Temple Band
and Patrol to Picuic Here and
Give Concert at Masonic Home.
From Wodnesrla v's Ijaily
The residents of this city will
have the opportunity on next Sun
dav afternoon of hearing one of the
leading bands in the state. 1 1 ; ; t of
the Tangier temple of the Shrin. rs
of Omaha. The Shrine band with
the patrol of the Omaha temple will
enjoy a picnic on the spacious lawn
at the Nebraska Masonic Home and
in tli" afternoon at 2:30 will give a
concert on the lawn. The concert
wiil b-' for the special entertainment
of the residents at the home and the
Plattsmouth people in general are in
vited to be present anti enjoy this
fine musical treat which will be one
of the most delightful concerts that
has been offered in the city this sum
mer. The Tangier temple band and pa
trol arc among the leading organiza
tions of is kind in the west and their
visit here is an event that will af
ford much pleasure to the residents
at the Home and the Plattsmouth
people in general and if the weather
will permit tlie concert there will be
a very large number present to en
Joy it.
LOSES AGED M0THEB
Last Saturday Wm. Patterson of
Murray and his brother living near
Wabash, returned from a sad mission
at Newton. Iowa, where they were
called by the death of their aged
mother. Mrs. Sarah A. Patterson, who
died at the advanced age of nearly
80 years last Wednesday, at her late
home near Newton. Iowa. Miss Sarah
A. Logon was born December 16th
1SS4. in Hart county Kentucky, and
when 12 ytars of age came to Iowa
settling near Newton, and has made
her home there ever since. She
was united In marriage with G. F.
Patterson there in 18C.1. the union
being blessed with 12 children,
eleven of whom are still living. The
Bather and husband passed away in
February 1923. then 82 years of age.
The funeral of this excellent lady
was held at Newton on last Friday,
and laid to rest at the side of her
husband. Mr. Patterson has the
sympathy of his many friends here.
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.
John Ledgeway was a passenger
jthi. morning for Omaha with his
j daughter. Mrs. Louise Hesse, who
wiil leave tomorrow afternoon for
I her home at Santa Ana. California.
having been called here by the death
of her mother.
Iref F. GL rE;ottbtier. firu your
life and income insurance in the
JNew York Life Co. 3d. 2w
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