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PAGE. TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1926. Alvo Department Bert Kitzell and Charles Godbey "were threshing and disposing: of their surplus grain on last Wednesday. Earl Keller was a visitor in Ash land an last Friday with the family, they driving over in their car for the occasion. Simon Rehmeyer was looking after some business matters in Lincoln on last Tuesday, . driving over In his auto for the occasion. J. D. Foreman, F. M. Prouty, Chas. Foreman - and George P. Foreman were all completing their threshing during the past week. Peter- Johnson threshed on last Thursday and now has that workout of the way and is ready for the fall plowing and other fall work. W. L. Copple was shelling and de livering corn to the Hill elevator on last Wednesday,, getting the grain away. while the roads are good. Wm. Stewart,- the genial rustler, when it comes to work, with his able assistant, was sinking a well on the Charles Godbey place where Bert Kitzel lives. Attorney C. D. Ganz was looking after some business at Plattsmouth on last Tuesday, being there to argue the matter of an application for a new hearing in the Henricksen will case. As the farmers complete their threshing and other pressing farm work, they are getting to the matter of fall plowing and many have got ten along nicely with their work in this line. Miss Mary Tower, of Council Bluffs was. a visitor for the past two weeks at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. E. Ileier, of north of Alvo, where she with: the folks have been enjoying most -splendidly the visit. Claude Barritt and the family, of faiversity Place, were visiting at i the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Kirkpatrick on last Sunday, driving; over for the occasion. Mr. Barritt is a son of Mrs. Kirkpatrick. Walter Klemme was hauling oats to Eagle from the farm here, as they were threshing and using his truck, which greatly facilitated the getting of the grain to the other place. W. II. Warner and Phillip Coatman were doing the work. Carl Johnson and Mrs. Minnie Pet erson, brother and sister, and Lulu! and Dorothy Peterson departed for Vtica one day last week, where Mr.! Johnson took the folks for a visit of some ten days. Mrs. Peterson and the daughters resided there for somei time a number of years ago. i "A large number of the people in Alvo and the surrounding country were over to Elmwood on last Thurs day, where they were attending the home coming and community picnic, meeting, their many friends and re newing their friendship, as well as getting a collection of candidates' cards. John W. Banning the lumber and coal dealer during the past week un loaded and delivered to his customers about town a car load of hard coal, at the price of $20.00 per ton, thus putting those who use this line of heating material out of the trouble of getting it later when the weather is bad. John B. Skinner, of the Coatraan- Skinner truck line, on last Wednes day had a truck load of rogs on the South Omaha market for J. L. Hard nock, and on his return trip brought a 10-20 McCormick-Deering tractor and two-bottom plow for Lance Clites. which Mr. Roy Coatman sold to him. Harry L. Kruger, of Plattsmouth. the painter and decorator, was a visi tor in Alvo on last Saturday and was looking after some business matters as well as furnishing estimates on some work here. Mr. Kruger is a most excellent workman and is well qualified for anything in the decorat ing line. W: E. Heier was threshing and con cluding his harvesting work as far as the home place was concerned, he having to assist some oT his neighbors with their work to even up, which will conclude in its entirely the har vesting and threshing. He reports a yield of about 18 bushels to the acre from his wheat crop. Mrs. C. H. Kirkpatrick, who has been visiting in Texas for the past month! with relatives, and where she surely enjoyed a month of very en joyable, visits. Her son Walter Bar riet returned with her and visited for a short time after which he also visited in Lincoln and elsewhere be fore returning to his home at Los Angeles. ' . . The chorus of the Methodist church held its practice on last Wednesday vevenlng at the home of Mrs. Minnie Peterson, where they made prepara tion lor the songs for Sunday. Fol lowing, the conclusion of the practice, the young ladies of the Bible school. who are known as live wires and very properly named, served ice cream and otherwise entertained the assembled crowd. . Give the Wife a Chance! Say, do you know it is pretty hot over an old cook stove? We can furnish you an oil stove that will not roast the cook. See us for garden hose, lawn mowers, 2-row ma chines and cultivators and all kinds of farm machinery. Price and Quality are Right - Coatman Hardware Co. ALVO -;- -i- i- .NEBRASKA Shower Happy Bride On Friday of last week, a miscel laneous shower was given at the home of E. G. Steel in honor of their daughter. Opal, who Is now Mrs. For est Hedrick, and who was married on June 29th to Mr. Forest Hedrick, of Havelock. They will be at home at Havelock after September 1st. The young folks had a most enjoy able time at the shower and gave many beautiful and valuable gifts to the happy bride, and with each gift was the sincere wish that she might enjoy a long, happy and useful life. The Journal joins with her many other friends in extending wishes for happiness, health and abounding prosperity. Enjoy Picnic and Game The church at Palmyra had a pic nic for the Bible school on last Wed nesday and many of the people of Alvo were there as well and one of the features of this pleasant after noon was the ball game which was played between Alvo , and Palmyra, resulting in a score of Palmyra 4 to Alvo 3. But a good game, at that. Married in Council Bluffs On last Friday. Ralph McKemm of Pap-1. formerlv of Alvo. better known as "Happie," the garage man. arrived in Alvo, and at the same time, anss v.va THtes arrived in town from the country, they taking the Rock Island train for Omaha, and going to coun cil muffs, where they were united in marriage, and from there went to Modale, Iowa, where they visited for a time with friends and relatives. It was from there that Grandmother Clites received a card from the bride telling of the marriage, but not say ing as to their Dlans. as they were re- sirious of keeping their honeymoon plans secret from the mquinngs oi the curious. City is Poverty Stricken; Fires All Its Officers Warren, Ohio, Without Policemen and Limited to a Single Fire Station. Warren, O., July 28. Financially embarrassed to the point of dire pov erty the city of Warren with its 40.- 000 population by Saturday night win find itself without a police depart ment, reduced to one fire station and faced with a public subscription to buy tires for one of the fire trucks. By an emergency ordinance wnicn the city council passed last night tne force of sixteen men will go out or existence Saturday. As it is, the po licemen and firemen have received no pay for two months. Sheriff John Smith of Trumbull county and his deputy will patrol the streets and enforce the law In the city. The sheriff accepted the Job from the council and promised he would do the best he could. ' And in the meantime a committee will solicit the business houses for funds to maintain the fire depart ment. The income from whatever fines are assessed in police and courts from city licenses will be used to meet the back salaries. The council's stringent measures, so far as it could be learned from Attorney General Crabbe yesterday are legal. A telegram was received from the attorney general voicing his opinion that the abolishment of the police force was within the right of the council. The growth of the city from 10,- 000 in 1910 to 40.000 in 1926, with out a corresponding Increase in rev enue is blamed for the present situa tion. Lighting facilities will be main tained thru a proposed tax of six cents per front foot for street lights, the tax to yield a sum estimated at $35,000 a year. The city at one time considered an occupation tax, but dis covered that 6.000 of its population all mill workers, lived outside the city. One member of the discharged force. Inspector Harry E. Laukart has been under suspension for two days charged with accepting a ?40 bribe from the proprietor of a "speakeasy." He was second in com mana or tne rorce. He is to have a hearing Friday. Mrs. Joseph Manacek and Miss Laura Grassman came in this morn ing for a visit here with Mrs. Bell Stoner. their mother and other of the relatives and friends. Mr. Man acek will join the party this after noon. Need help ? You can get it quickly by placing your ad in the Journal. L0CALNEIVS Dr. Heineman, Dentist, Hotel Main Bldg., ttione 527. Dr. H. C. Leopold, Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon, Phone 208. From Thursday's Dally j Frank Schlichtemeier, wife and family were in the city yesterday ( afternoon from the vicinity of Ne-j hawka and attending to some mat ters of business. ) James F. Doyle and wife were at Elmwood today where they will take : In the big community picnic there and the many interesting events of the big gathering. Miss Marie Bookmeyer, who has been taking special summer school j work at the University of Chicago, I returned home this morning to spend the remainder of her vacation here ! with the home folks before taking' up her fall work in the Omaha city schools. ! Ben Beckman, one of the old and) highly respected residents from east i of Murray, was here yesterday after-. noon ror a lew nours looKing aiiert This morning the decision of Judge some matters of business and visit- james -p. Gegley sustaining the de Ing with friends. He was accompan 1 murrer offered by the attorneys for led here by his grantlaughters, Grace the defendant, Sheriff E. P. Stewart Linder and Christina Rheinackle who in tbe case Df tne saie of the car spent the day shopping. From Friday's Daily Attorney Charles L. Graves, Of: Union, was here yesterday for a few hours, attending to some matters of business in the officii of the clerk of the district court. Fred Wideman and family of Pain- view, Nebraska, are here to enjoy a visit at the home of Mr. Wideman's mother, Mrs. Emma Wideman, for a few days, making the trip by auto. D. W. Foster and wife and daugh ter. Miss Mary E. Foster, came down from Omaha yesterday to enjoy a short visit here looking after some business affairs here and at Union. r-i,,, QhnomQkor f T .r AtutpIp California, arrived here today and will spend the next two weeks here -ith the nnronts Mr iiiiH Mrs Sam Shoemaker and the old time friends in this city and vicinity. . , ,,., T . t vfj v' 7 I " rived here this morning to visit his son, B. F. Stewart and family. Mr. Stewart reports that there was a very heavy rain yesterday in the vicinity of Villisca and Red Oak and which was very beneficial to crops. A. D. Llnch, present deputy state treasurer and candidate for the re publican nomination for the office of state treasurer, was here yesterday for a few hours visiting the local voters and getting acquainted. There are a large number or canaiaates ror this office and Mr. Linch has been making a very extensive campaign for the potition. From Saturday' TJfcllv . A. L. Becker, well, known Union I farmer was here today' looking after some matters of business and visit- ing with friends. J. E. Meisinerer was amonsr those in the ritv todav from the vicinity of furfar rrtk tn aitpnil tn ssnm mat- ters of business. I tt. -i m.i i . ,i ut rieu uiiicuuduwu ucwutu im -r,io- ,..hor. ua called to look after some matters of business there for a short time. . , , . . . tt-uaiii iuriaiiiBer ui ua, v,.n., was here today for a few hours at-; tending to some matters oi pusinebs ?uu visiting wiin ins many irienus i.. the county seat. ( es. Andrew j. bnyuer ana son, Keith, departed this morning for Omaha where Keith is to have his foot that was recently operated on dressed by the specialist. : Attorney Clarence E. ' Teff t of ' Weeping Water was here today for a j hours attending to some matters of i business and visitipg with friends in the county seat. Troy L. Davis, mayor of Weeping Water and candidate for the repub- lican nomination as state representa tive was here today for a few hours looking after the elusive votes and also visiting with his brother, Seari S. Davis and family. George J. Thomas of Lincoln, one of the candidates for the republican nomination for congress in the first district was here today interviewing the voters and meeting a number of old friends. Mr. Thomas is a world war veteran and well known in Le gion circles. W. R. Young, the well known auc tioneer of this city and Henry Ost of Ashland, returned home last evening aftr a visit of several days in west ern Nebraska and eastern Colorado. They report a fine time and also that crops appear rather spotted in the different sections they visited. WEEPING WATER PASTOR HURT The Rev. Earl Malder, pastor of the Methodist church at Weeping Water is at a hospital at York, Ne braska, where he was taken Tuesday suffering from body bruises and sev era lacerations of the face as the re sult of an automobile head on colli sion with the car of B. B. Baker of Norfolk, the accident occurring near Benedict on Tuesday evening. Two ladies from Omaha and another passing motorist assisted In extricat ing the Weeping Water pastor from his wrecked car and brought him on to York to be placed in the hospital there for treatment and while his in juries were not thought serious they were very painful and annoying and the bruises especially were found to be such as to confine him to the hos pital. FOR SALE The Sophia Schafer farm, four miles west and five miles north of Murray. See F. G. Egenberger PJattimouth. Phone us the news. DR. JOE J. STIBAL Telephone No. 3 Court Sustains Demurrer in the Harpster Case Decision of Court Will Prohably Be Carried to State Sunreme Court by the Plaintiffs, From Friday s Daily ! of Bota .Harpster of Nebraska City. jwas filed in the office of the clerk of the district court. Thp Whrnsltn Pitv Vntinnnl hnnk. holder of a mortgage on the car of Mr Rota Hamster which was taken ,.pr1 nn Mav 14th a usefi in the transportation of intoxicating liquor. i,a(i secured a restraining order in the district court to prevent the sher iff selling the car on July 19th, the date set for the sale and the dis position of the car has been held up since that time until the determina tion of the case. The demurrer of the defendant was that the facts set forth by the plain tiff were not sufficient to make a cause of action against the defendant and after the various sections of the i'"1"111" i,clu,uu "au out on the motion of the defendant attorneys, the demurrer was present- that tne tact onereci am not con- stitute a cause of . action that, would justify the stopping of the sale of ' b tne car The decision of the court will prob ably result in the .case being taken to the supreme court where the bank attorneys will attack the provision? 1 of the law under which the car was taken as unconstitutional in that thTy have been superceded by a later enactment of the state legislature known as the "pint" law and which it is contended replaced the law un der which the power to take and sell mortgaged cars that might be taken in the transportation of liquor was given, in the case of innocent oarties holding: the mortgages and i the car beiner used without their .knowledge or consent. The car wil be sold on August 10th by Sheriff E. P. Stewart on the result 0f the decision of the court dissolving the restraining order and the proceeds of the sale of the car will be neia in the custody of the sheriff to await the final outcome of the case. In the event that the lower court is sus tnined the funds derived from the ... . ... . sale will be placed in the county treas "ry and in cane of a decision for the I oa ,n,m1tt"' uc lu' , " " (to the owner and motgage holders to sa(,sfy their cai,n. , The court. also over ruled the mo t,Qn fnr a npw tHal in the case of rjertha Hutchison., administrator of the estate Gf Fay Hutchison, deceas e, vs. the Missouri Pacific railroad the plaintiffs seeking a new trial on the erounds of the verdict of the jury in favor of the defendants was not warranted by the testimony HAPPY MEETING Mrs Fred zaCh, Louisville, Ky. sister of Mr. C. Schneider, came from Shenandoah, Iowa, last Saturday eve nine:, for a visit at the Schneider home. This is a rare treat to all, be cause it has been 40 years since Mr Schneider last saw his sister. The two came from Germany together, when Mr. Schneider was 25 years old and Mrs. Zach 19 years old. They came to Shenandoah. Ia., where they -spent three years making there own way in the stranee land. At the end of these vears thev separated. Mr. Schneider spent several years at St Louis, Mo., and from there came to Elmwood, where he has been since that time. Mrs. Zach made her way alone. Here she met a friend and school mate from Germany. Miss Mary Schneider. Since that parting at Shenandoah, two homes were established, and two families grew up. But not until now has the opportunity presented itself for the two to meet again. They are enjoying the visit to the fullest ex tent, and others are happy with them Miss Louise Zach, daughter of Mrs Fred Zach. of Louisville. Ky., came with her mother. After a two day visit she went on to Salt Lake City. One her return trip she will meet her mother for the trip back' home. Elm wood Leader-Echo. A FINE SHOWER From Friday's Daily The residents of riattsmouth had the opportunity of enjoying one of those pleasing late summer shower3 this morning that did a great deal toward freshening up the vegetation in this locality and from the gen eral sultry conditions prevailing there is every Indication that there will be more of the rainfall. West of this city four miles there was no rain fall at all the travelers report but from there in the use of chains on cars was necessary. Last night the section of territory from Mynard to Murray was visited by a very fine 6hower that only let a few drops fall in Plattsciouth. buti with the shower here today all oti this section of the country is very! much freshened. Death Claims Pioneer Lady Another Worthy Citizen Answers the Miss Mary A. Murphy was a visitor Final Call Kesident of Eagle n Omaha for the day last Thursday, for Thirty Years the trIp to the c,ty on the ' v Miss Marie Ford, of Chicago, a Our people were greatly surprised cousin of Father Higgins, hm "iws and shocked Saturday to learn of the visiting for a short time at Si., rat death at the soldiers' home at Mil- rick's parish. ford of Mrs. S. D. Roblyer, who, with .Alice Harms, who is a saleslady in her husband, had been residing there one of the large stores at Lincoln, since last fall. She had been able to was a visitor with the folkc in Man be up and around until within a week, ley over last Sunday, and while she has not been in the Roy Cole, of Weeping Water", was best of health for a long time, it was in Manley last Thursday and was a genuine surprise to learn of her looking after the lines of the tele death, phone company in this vicinity. Mrs. Roblyer was known to ail thei Bals Meislnger and wife, and Mrs. older residents for miles around, and MeiBinger's sister, Eleanor O'Brien, to the younger generation by her were in Plattsmouth Sunday visiting kindly disposition and motherly in- with relatives and friends for the terest in those about her, and her day. passing will be mourned by a wide Charles Guthmann, of Boise, Idaho, circle of friends. The funeral was held with the family, were visiting In at the Eagle M. E. church Monday Manley at the home of Father Hig afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. F. gins for a short time on last Wed Innis, assisted by the W. C. T. U., of nesday. which she was a charter member, and! Grover Rhoden and the family were UUIIlll I'rilS 111 LUC IVaglV ICIllt-lCl J. The following obituary was read' where they were enjoying the Com-; ""'"ltJ1 T1 at the funeral service: jmunity picnic and meeting old-time ;a reunion of the relatives or Mrs. Rebecca Oldham was born near friends. Heebner, an equally large crowd be- Greensburg, Decatur county. Ind.. No- Misses Katie and Margaret Wolpert ,1" present and a most pleasant time vembcr 2. 1852. Departed this life at and Mrs. Rose Kelley were guests at was had with all enjoying the occa Milford, Neb., July 24, 1926. age 74 the home of J. C. Rauth and daugh- sion very much. At both meetings years, S months and 22 days. Shelter and Herman Rauth and wife on. the spirit of sociability was mani- was married to Daniel Ford Augustilast Tuesday. 29, 1878. To this union one child was born, Mrs. Deles Dernier. Sbe was married to Stephen Roblyet June 15. 1886. Four children bleesed jSoclability of the many friends whom Mo who was a lafl in this com.mun i! Malnr. Rhoda. falvin and !he met there. i.r -n- hf.fnrn Mio this union: Major, Rhoda, Calvin and Mrs. Lizzie Williams, who precededl her mother in death. Sister Roblyer was converted Christ while yet. In her girlhood and became a member of the U. B. church, later a member of the Congregational church, then after coming to Eagle united with the Methodist church.. Her Christian life was distinguished for generosity to all who came to her door, devotion to the work of the church and an unwavering faith in the Heavenly Father. Mrs. Roblyer came with her family to Eagle during 1897 and contin ued to reside within the community until quite recently, when with her husband she accepted the hospitality of the Soldiers Home at Milford. Sister Roblyer had been very much an invalid for some years, but re tained to the close of life a very lively interest in her neighbors and many friends. She had long beeni a member of the W. C. T. U. and carried an interest in the work of the organization with her to the end of her life. There remains to mourn her de parture a husband, Stephen Roblyer; three brothers, Stanford Oldham of University Place, Edward Oldham of Kermit, Calif., and Elmer Oldham of Xenia, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Susie Lewis of Ord, Neb; four children: Mrs. Linnie Deles Dernier of Have lock. Neb.; Major Roblyer of Weeping Water; Mrs. Rhoda Muenchau. and Calvin Roblyer of Eagle, and a host of neighbors and friends To her the end came peacefully and without pain or complaint. Then why should we weep? Our loss is her infinite gain. Eagle Beacon FINAL REPORT The Cookng Craft Club was or ganized April 17, 1926, at the home of Helen Johnson, with Ruth Ran ney as leader. The following officers were elected: Fern Mendenhall, president, Martha Jameson, secretary treasurer, and Muriel Wiles press re porter. The second meeting, a business meeting, was held at the home of Alice Leone Ambler on M)ay 8, 1926. We took up a discussion of oatmeal cookies. The third meeting was held at the home of Mae Burch on May 22 1926. The oatmeal cookies were judged. Mildred Sogard won 1st, Martha Jameson 2nd, and Bessie Kiv ett 2rd. The 4th meeting was held at the' home of Martha .Jameson on June 9th. 1926. The spice cup cakes were judged, and Marylouise Clark won 1st, Mildred Johnson, 2nd and Margaret Ranney 3rd. The 5th meet ing was held at the home of Mildred Sogard on June 16, 1926. The nut bread was judged. Martha Jameson was 1st, Margaret' Ranney 2nd, and Fern Mendenhall 3rd. The. 6th meet ing was held at the home of Mnry- louise Clark on June 23rd, 1926. The corn bread was judged. Margaret Ranney 1st, Fern Mendenhall 2nd. Tlice eLone Ambler. 3rd. The 7th meeting was held at the home of Muriel Wilson on June 30, 1926. The white bread was judged. Mae Burch won 1st, Fern Mendenhall, 2nd, and Martha Jameson 3rd. The 8th meet ing was held at the home of Bessie Kivett on July 7, 1926. The baking powder biscuits were judged. Mae Burch won 1st, Bessie Kivett 2nd and Marylouise Clark 3rd. The 9th meeting was held at the home om Helen Johnson, on July 14, 1926. Light rolls and tea rolls were judged.1 Mildred Johnson was 1st, Martha Jameson 2nd and Mae Burch 3rd.. The 10th meeting was held at the home of Mildred Johnson on" July 20th, 1926. We planned for achieve ment day. ! We had our achievement day at the home of Fern Mendenhall on July 22, 1926. s So farr at our club meetings we have had 171 visitors. 1 The ones who have been present at every meeting are Fern Menden hall, Mildred Johnson, Helen John son, Margaret Ranney and Martha Jameson. - This club was the first cooking club to be organized ia Cass county, and it has been successful tbrouga - the splendid help and advice of our leader, Ruth Ran ney.--Weeping Wa ter Republican. Journal Want Ads cost hut little, and they sure do get results. H-r"I"I-I-M"MM-l-i..M. MANLEY NEWS ITEMS " TTrT itu.hii ill uiiunuuu IBOl luulIiia,1 Vednesday Venie Rockwell was a! visitor in Weeping Water, where he went to enjoy the band concert and Hie met there Henry O. Leary and Edward Kelly were in Elmwood hast Thursday af- to.i"noon wnere tney attenaea tne Dig community picnic put on d tne .peo- pie of that place. E. J. Casey and wife, of Lincoln, and W. E. Casey of Denver were visit- ing wnn r ainer iiiggius anu oiutr friends in this vicinity for a short time one day last week. August Krecklow has been increas ing his garage room by building an addition to the old one, which affords him extra room for a work shop, which he needs very badly. Herbert Steinkamp, who has been working in Lincoln selling a set of encyclopedias, has been home for a short visit this week and from here goes to Peru to continue his work. Wm. Sheehan was a visitor in Elm wood last Thursday afternoon, where he was enjoying meeting his friends from over the county who were gath ered there for the Community picnic. Herman Rauth and wife were guests for the day last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Gibbon and in the evening they all visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Heebner. Mrs. Murl B. Kivett. living in the southeast corner of Center precinct was a visitor on last Wednesday at Plattsmouth, where she was looking after jsome business matters at the county seat. While Rudy Bergman and wife are visiting In the east, Teddy Baker and George Rau are looking after the store in the best of manner and are keeping the home fires burning while Rudy is away. August Stander and wife were en Joying a visit with friends and rela tives in Elmwood as well as attending the community picnic which was put on by the enterprising citizens of Elmwood last Thursday. Miss Agnes Bourke, formerly of Manley, but who has been making her home at York for some time, was a visitor In Manley for a short time during the past week, being a guest at the homes of Rev. Father Higgins and James O'Leary and wife. Julius A. Johnson and family, of Neodosha, Oklahoma, who hfive been visiting at Union for some time at the home of Walter Johnson, a broth er of Julius, and family, were in Man ley last Friday visiting with John Gruber and family for the day. Harold Krecklow, who has been as sisting in farming hereabouts, work ing in the harvest fields, went to Union last Monday, from where he took a maintainer to Gretna and is now working for the state. Aug Krecklow accompanied him to Union Mrs. Mary Heeney and daughter, Margaret and son Joseph were In Om aha on last Tuesday, where they went to visit with Mr. James Tighe, who is convalescing after having un dergone an operation for relief from appendicitis and they report Mr. Tighe as making some very good im provement at this time. John Cory, of Plattsmouth, accom panied by A. R. Johnson, chief of police at Plattsmouth, and who is the democratic candidate for the position of county sheriff, were in Manley looking after the political fences of Mr. Johnson and also meeting their many friends and making new ones as well, on last Thursday. August Stander, who believes in having the farm buildings in the best of condition, is having the house 1 NEW LOCATION We Have Moved Our Garage to the BRANN BUILDING With Free Air, Electric Auto Service (Specialist on Generators, Starters and Ignition), Battery Charger and Better Equipment of all kinds at our disposal in the new location We are Here for Your Service See the new Star car on our floor. Ask for a demonstra tion. We will gladly show you this 1926 Wonder Car. Manley Service Garage Weeping Water Phone 2902 Ward & Ethrige Manley, Neb. Tvo used cars taken in cu eaie of new Star cars fer sale or trade. there re-painted on the outside and re-decorated on the inside. Besides the improvement in appearance, the paint will act as a preserver and pro vide the equivalent, of-Jnsurance to the property in this respect. Clyde Jenkins arid mother, Mrs. Alice Jenkins, who have been visit ing in the central part of the state, being guests of relatives at Loup City and Columbus during the past few weeks, returned home last Tuesday evening and state they had an excel lent time throughout 'the several weeks they were away. They report the country there very dry. J. C. Rauth and daughter. Miss Anna, were in , Plattsmouth on last Tuesday, going over to visit with Frank Grauf, of that place, who is very ill and has been confined to his bed for a number of weeks. They found the patient very sick and al though everything possible is being done for his recovery, he docs not seem to make much improvement. Gives Two Dinners A week ago last Sunday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heebner there were gathered relatives on the side of Mr. Heebner, making a large crowd of merry visitors, and a most nioyable time was had. Then on . y,- n.ua lnlfl Test to a marked degree. Sees Old Time Friends VAvustrri 'Rnnman nf Tn rfenen donee. I lage of Maniey was in exist'-noe wag here ,ast werk aerompaniod by tnree of njs friends from the Show Me statPi aml visitPfl the Sf.Pncs of his childhood. Mr. Eppman lived on the farm where john Mockpnhaupt resides over 50 years ago. When a lad he and Gust Stander and Aug ust Krecklow herded cattle over th prairie near here, whirh was not even thought of in those days as ever becoming farms. It was 4 8 years ago when Mr. Eppman left hcrp, but he distinctly remombors his two old friends, Messrs. Krecklow and Stan der. He also wanted to see Frank H. Stander, vhom he well remembers. BLUFFS BASEBALL TOURNEY WILL START ON AUGUST 27 With six teams already entered in class A plans for the annual South western Iowa baseball tourney in Council Bluffs, August 27 to Septem ber 7, are going ahead rapidly. In class A the Murphys of Omaha, Millard and LeMars and Spencer, la., and the Lone RoCk (Ia.) colored team are already entered. In addition there is the Bluffs Athletics. In class B two teams have al ready signified their intention of en tering. They are the Saunders, and a team composed of Schneider Elec tric and Locust Street Merchants players. In both class A. and B competition will be keener this year than ever before. The Plattsmouth baseball team will enter the tournament this year ac cording to the present plans of the team as they have been invited by Claude Sparks, the secretary of the tournament to participate. Hhe local team expect to enter class B compos ing some of the fastest teams in the west. Last year the Plattsmouth team was defeated by the Woodmen or the World 1 to 0 in one of the best games of the tournament. $8,000.00 MODERN HOME for sale for $5,500.00. 8-room modern house, three large lots, good location. Small payment, terms to suit purchaser. Write P. O. Box 40 S or Phone C4 3, Plattsmouth, Nebr. Call at the Bates Book and Gift Shop Annex and enroll in the free classes that are learning the popular decorative art work as applied to lamp shades and screens. You can make good money making these ar ticles for others. Free instruction. 4- KrvH-'!HK White Leghorn Cockrels English strain, early May hatch. High record lay ing stock. Price only $1 each to Aug. 15. Fred Fleischman Manley, Nebraska