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PADS SIS PLATTSMOUTH SEMI WEEKLY JOURNAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 13. 1937. Union BeparHmeinit Prepared Exclusively for The Journal. For Sale: Pure bred yearling Jersey male. If interested, see John Lid gett. Union, Nebr. J6tf Orville Todd of'Murray was a visi tor and also was looking after some business matters in Union on last Monday evening. Fred Clark was a visitor in Platts mouth for a short time on last Sat urday, where he was called to loo after some business. The principal of the Union schools was a visitor in Lincoln for over the wetk end and was a guest of her parents while there. I have a number of excellent black Poland China bred guilts, come and see them. They are fine ones. K. M. Smith. Union. Nebraska. It. K. Foster was a visitor in Omaha on last Monday, being inter ested in tho cattle market and spent Charles Aterberry of the Chevro let garage was a visitor at Murray and west of that place on last Mon day afternoon, where he was look ing after some business matters in hi? line. John G ruber was a visitor in Ne braska City on Monday afternoon of this week, and was doing some trad ing. Mr. Gruber has been cutting wood for Mr. A. L. Becker during the fall and winter. Geo. A. Stites shipped a car load of cattle to the South Omaha mar ket on last Sunday night and was on the market with them on Monday. He also had a number in the car for Edward Dowler. Frank Bauer, the genial harness man, has boen feeling quite punk for a few days past as he has been wrestling with the grip. He, how- most of the time at the stock yards, ever, is feeling some better and will Mrs. Hattie Pickens of Plattsmouth be himself again in a short time, was visiting in Union for over the I T. E. Hathaway was called to week end and was a guest at thf Plattsmouth to look after some mat home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stewart, ters of business and was accompanied Countv Commissioner C. F. Harris by the family, they also visiting at was a visitor in Nehawka and also the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hatha at Louisville, where he was called way. where all enjoyed the visit very to look after some business matters greatly. for the countv. J. A. Eaton and the family mov- w-rv'ic :lmi fnmilv frnr.i ed into the Mrs. Clara Davis house REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE BANK OF UN! ON of Union, Nebraska. Charter No. 1002 in the State of Ne braska at the Close of liusiness Kecomber 31, 192C. RESOURCES Ioans and Oiscounts Overdrafts liorul. securities, judgments ami claims (exclusive of cash reserve) i:ankin house, furniture and fixtures other real estate Hankers conservation fund.. Due from National and State Lar.ks..$ 22.627.fi5 Cash in hank 2.624.74 U. S. bonds in cash reserve 0,250.00 tinue all the year. The F. O. M;. club held their semi weekly meeting Tuesday noon in Room 7. This progressive organiza tion made plans for the coming year. Mr. Ray Schrenner, instructor of the Union high school spent the week end at his country home in the out skirts of Dunbar. L. H. Boyd, former superintendent ; of the Union schools visited Here on Monday of this week. His smiling face was welcomed by all the in mates of the high school. The 11th and 12th English class is taking music under the instruction of Miss Kays, who found this training Chamber of Com merce Holds Its Annual Election Judge James T. Begley Elected Presi dent by Unanimous Vote, Frank Bestor, Vice President. From "Wednesday's Daily Last evening the annual meeting of the chamber of commerce was held necessary that they might appreciate at the auditorium of the public lib trie melody of Poe's poetry. They.,.arv antl with quite a large number are now taking the selection "The of the membership was present to $194,483.74 Bells." I enjoy the occasion of the informal none ihe two basketbaal teams were e-1 discussion of some of the things de-! H53 5352 TOTAL LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in Surplus fund Undivided profits (Net) Individual deposits subject to check. .$117,073.88 Time certificates of deposit 92.SS4.06 1.019.22 sting of defeat was somewhat lessen ed bv the delicious lunch served aft-4-- erwards. 62G.03 uue iu nie oeiiiur iuic ' writing, their history instructor gave them permission to write one every Friday. This brought a smile to the 1.502.3U faces of all the little folks. ,or ... l Owing to the inability of the Cae "JO' sar class to translate, they have been I allowed to continue analyzing. Little Goldie Lindsay was absent from school Tuesday of last week on $ 15.000.00 11.000.00 4,620.62 account of sickness. Due to the advice of their physi- nort'ieact of Nehawka were in Union ' where., tiiey win reside ai me pres- pavinKSI deposits .. 9.444.91 on last Monday afternoon and v,ere,ent. Mrs Eaton and daughter. V el- Cashes icheck. . visitins with friends as well as look-, ma, are kept busy at the cafe while Jgl r e ir. .-.fter snmp business matters. Eaton is busy all the tune with ,,ue to National and State banks sired in 1927 as well as the naming of the officers for the ensuing year. The report of the officers for the past year was received and showed that the chamber of commerce had a very successful year and the mem-; bership had showed gains as well as a substantial budget being carried out for the year. The auditing committee for the! year was named as E. A. Wurl, W. i A. Robertson and E. H. Wescott. j In the discussion of the Missouri; river bridge proposition II. A. Schnei-; der of the bridge committee stated , that if a bridge was built in the lm cian, the Seniors are wearing color-1 me(liate futUre it would have to be; ed classes, to overcome ine eje, a toll bridge for the next few years at-the least and that practically one third of the cost should be raised here, altho there undoubtedly would . . rro i.l..4K L li v 11 Ul. IV uuuiliis They .10 say mat icny cuuuuiu : ,Tt.a r Vninn has Ke-diseaunt is the champion checker player, he,' k aQ(! j ni wMe . . . Laving beaten the former champion, J advanced age DPf over elghty Depositor a sua.anty fund e:cht straight games Uie first of this;,. OT1 vo y,nrA ith TOTAL iwok and did it with a smile at that.' .. . , ,. r i strain, which results from the vast 120,072.81 amount of light which creeps in 2,280.00 around the Diinus. none1 The Juniors are pending much ofj,)e a'very phasing support given the none tlieir vaiuame time trying to ueciue . bridge at Lincoln and also at Red Oak none on a ciass piay. 538.281 The beautiful new piece of furni ture which has been added to the .$253,511.71 as well as in South Omaha he thought. This was the biggest pro- , position for the advantage of Cass thia oYcellpnt lad v. Grandmother i Misses Ruth Ganz and Alma JornjEaton is making her home with her ; state of Nebraska were enjoying the last week end a, daughter. Mrs james Niday tnehome or tneir irienas, iur. anu Mrs. Wayne Garrett of Omaha, where they were entertained most pleasantly. Atteberry Garage Our Prices are Bight and Our Work the Very Best. Let us charge your Batteries. Auto Supplies of the very best kind. We are distributors of the celebrated Chevrolet Cars See Us for a Demonstration! r Chas. Attebery Union, Nebraska The Service Store We are here to serve you the best, and supply you with the best goods' at the lovect price. Our endeavors in 1927 will be concentrated on giving you such efficient service you will become a regular walking adver tisement, speaking only good words fcr our store. Mrs. E. A. Dowler was a visitor in Weeping Water on Tuesday of thi? week, where she was having some dental work done, as well as look ing after some club work in th county extension work of the state agricultural college at Lincoln. Hans Christensen was over to the home of his son, John Chirstenftn' Blue Ribbon Cold Weather Special GASOLINE t The coldest weather hold3 no terrors ss. County of Cass I. W. B. Banning, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is a true and correct copy of the report made to the Department of Trade and Commerce. W. B. BANNING. Attest: Cashier. L. O. TODD. Director. F. II. McCAUTHY. Director. superintendent's office, brought forUi, t d tMg sectlon of Nebraska 1 I O ,1 I vV I-ir-ti many exclamations of delight as this tends to add to the homelike atmos phere. In fear of a future financial panic the members of the F. O. M. club are (undecided in which bank they shall place their dues. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of January, 1927. CLIFTON B. SMITH. (SeaD Notary Public. (My commission expires Jan. 13. 1931. on last Tuesday, where they were bisied in sawing wood for the sum mer. Hans was nearly out of wood also brought a load home in his auto as he says that is a good truck when- for motorists using our "Cold Weath- j amount of material. ! er Special Gasoline." One step on the j w. h. Porter being a lover of en- starter on the coldest morning, and: tertainment and especially of music your motor will Start Off with a has recently purchased a console At- naitri x t ii l iduiu, viiicii lit; aas in stalled in his home, the machine be ing gotten through the agency of Joe Banning-. Mr. Porter and the good wife are liking the new means of entertainment very much. Eugene Roddy, the versatile and good natured servant of your Uncle Sam, serving his county as rural "punch." Saves Your Battery and Your Disposition This is a Hisrh Test Gasoline esnecial- Irr Tnor,! tn old v.otW and mail carrier has been kept to his t ii jo : bc(1 by an attack of tonislitis, and (during the time he is thus kept from i will be sold at all our Bulk and Ser vice Stations throughout the winter 'his work the mails have been looked 'months. It will cost you no more:after on nis route by John Irvan, wno can serve ine route to tue very best. Mrs. J. D. Cross who has been at Stin 7 e s Grocery Union, Nebraska man uiuiucujr gas. Mm r e m m rv in.. w a in r- f rr Tint cicrni A Ttc AX T nw-rts and fiU up with "Cold Weather Spec- returned home last Friday evening! ;ial." You will be surprised at the after remaining to the last with the PEP and POWER of your II0T0E. sister who passed away early last I a i i t , , wi'en, anu wnose uuriai occurreu on Thursday of last week. There will appear in another column an account of her life. Sam Hathaway of Popular Bluffs. Mo., where he has been making his home for a number of years, and who has been viisting heer for some time past, departed on last Tuesday for Geneva, where lie will visit for the remainder of the week and where he jwill attend a sale which he and wife are interested. They will return to (Union on the last of this week and jwill depart for tlieir home in the ; south on Saturday morning. They j will expect to make the ristance, ! which is near seven hundred miles in about two and a half days. Trunkenbolz Oil Co. Seven Filling Stations in Cass County to Serve You Passing of a Pioneer Woman of Cass County and if started should have a real support given it by the residents of this part of Nebraska and Iowa. There was a great deal of discus sion of the proposition of endorsing the proposal of the Nebraska Good Roads asociation for an increase of one cent in the gasoline tax in the 'state and a motion was finally put and carried that the chamber of commerce indorse this feature which contemplates creating a fund for the building of secondary highways over the various counties of the state by use of the tax. The recreation committee of John Hatt. Frank Bestor and C. E. Hart- ttt, ford received several compliments for Mrs.. Sarah Buck Gates, Who Came their very successful skating rink at POL1LA1F3 BAY MEN'S CAPS MEN'S WIN- TEE UNIONS NIGHT SHIRTS WORK df SHIRTS, 2 for)I FLANNEL SHIRTS I ADIES SILK tf I HOSE, 2 pair pl HANDKER CHIEFS, 12 forPl GIRLS' 0 1 DRESSES, 2 fortpl $1 $1 $1 1 o p E N E V E N I N G S r LADIES' SLIPPERS APRONS 2 for BOYS' CAPS at TIES 2 for DRESS SHIRTS CHILDREN'S SWEATERS BOYS' HEAVY RUBBERS CHILDREN'S ARCTICS $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 To e Economy Store "WHERE A DOLLAR HAS MORE CENTS" 122 North 6th Street Plattsmouth, Nebr. sagas; Z22 E5S H ds Here in 1815, Dies at Home in Ottawa, Kansas. Sarah A. (Buck) Gates, daughter of lion. John F. Buck and wife, en tered this life March 3 Washington park and which has been an unfailing delight to the boys and girls. ; President James T. Begley an- nounced the election of officers was at hand and that his court work 3 1st. 184C near, WOuld not permit him to longer servs . 1855 she camef-jn that capacity in t Response to Last Week's Act WAS WEAK! - MENT YOUI- L. R. UPTOSS Union, Nebraska Sweet Clover Seed. Home grown Sweet Clover seed, perfectly clean, for sale. Geo. Vogel, South Bend, Nebr. Our Obligations To Our Patrons! Is the thought and slogan that expresses our policy, and it is our aim to fulfill it in a cheerful way. The Bank of Union UNION, NEBRASKA L. G. TODD, President W. G. JAMES, Vice President August Ost and F. H. McCarthy, Directors W. B. BANNING, Cashier Hears Niece Had Died. Mrs. John Lidgett received the sad intelligence, from her nephew, Joseph Lidgett in Alberta, Canada, telling of the death of his wife which oc curred at a hospital where she was being treated at Hanna. Canada. Mr. Joseph Lidgett will be remembered as having lived in Union a few years since, and having gone to the north west, where he has engaged in farm inn. -f-n T : A i i : j ii.. husband four children, the youngest only four days old, to mourn her death. Mr. Joseph Lidgett is a son of Joseph II. Lidgett of east of Union. Peoria, 111. In May 1855 she came-jn that capacity in the ensuing year with her parents to Cass county, Ne- j init the remonstrances of the presi braska, locating at "Three Groves" dent was lost in the loud and pro- twelve miles southwest of Platts-! nounced demonstration for his reten mouth, where she r resided until her jtion in the office, and in the conclu marriage, October ,J6th, 1870 to Cap- sjon the judge was forced unwill tain W. B. Gates of. Ottawa, Kansas, ingly to continue in the office or suf Immediately after the ceremony, I fer violence. which was solemnized in the Pres- For the office of vice president the byterian church in Plattsmouth, they , members of the chamber of corn departed by steamboat for Ottawa,! merce enjoyed a spirited race between all their married life having been , y-. c. Soennichsen and Frank M. ; spent near, or in that pmce, seeing ; Bestor, the two candidates being j it develop from a village to a city, boosted by their friends and scatter-1 Mrs. Gates had been in failing ing votes cast for other members of; health for some time, but was rot the chamber making necessary three thought seriously ill. until a month ballots r.nd in which Frank Bestor ago, though gradually weakening. was finally chosen. She retained all her faculties until For the office of treasurer Bruce: the call came the morning of Jan. ' Rosencrans was again chosen, sliow 4, 1927. ; ing a fast clip to the other candi-, Her life was devoted to family, dates in the race. ; home and friends, and the many kind The membership campaign was , deeds, words and floral offerings prov- strongly stressed by C. C. Wescott, ed her truly loved and honored by all and as the small fee of $C a year who knew her, many coming from covers the membership it was hoped . Kansas City and other cities to at- to get a list of some 200 members tend the funeral service, which was in the club for the ensuing year held in the home, S03 South Main.! She was laid to rest in beautiful! ' FIRST LICENSE IN 1927 Hiehland cemeterv to await the last mil Mrs fi.ntes was a meTTibpr of m m. ,1 , " t r IUIII lUKSUdj Edward Hand chapter 1. A. It. Tn marriage license department M To mourn her loss remain her aged of the COuntv judge's office yesterday husband, himself very feeble, three made the sade of the first marriage daughters, Mrs. Frances Stephensen, ' license for the year 1927 and this Mrs. William Bunn of Ottawa, Mrs. 'to parties out of the city. The covet Margaret Smith of Overbrook, Kan.. I ed piece of paper that will entitle the and husband. Two granddaughters ' holders to say "I do," was issued to and six great grandchildren, one bro-; Rev. Thomas Sorensen of South Oma ther T. D. Buck. Pierton. Wyo., two' ha and Miss Faith Lehmann of Ham sisters, Mrs. A Klepsen, Rio Oso, Cal..jiiton, Kansas. The parties are to be Mrs. J. D. Cross. Union, Neb., and ' married at the home of friends near ousehold Goo For Sale at Right Prices We are offering the furniture from three good homes at low price for quick disposal. PARTIAL LIST OF GOODS Three electric washers, $25.00, $35.00 and $45.00 each; three kitchen ranges one a $165.00 gray enamel Universal range just like new, for $100 other two go at $25.00 and $35.00 each; two -combination coal and gas ranges, $40.00 and $50.00 each; a $165.00 8-piece oak dining room suite, with 10-ft. extension table, $87.50; three oak extension tables, $12.50, $15.00 and $18.00 each; one Koosier kitchen cabinet, large size, $29.50; two other kitchen cab inets, $15.00 and $25.00; one 3-piece oak duofold suite, $45.00; two oak duofolds, like new, $27.50 and $35.00; one $35.00 brass bed at $9.50; six other Simmons beds, $3.75 to $5.00; six bed springs, $3.00 to $4.50 each; four good used mattresses, $3.50 to $6.00; two Edison phonographs and three Victors priced from $35.00 to $95.00; two $35.00 walnut dressers, $19.50 each; six oak dressers, $7.50 to $17.50; six library tables, exceptionally good ones, $7.50 to $12.50; two writing desks; chairs; rockers, china cabinets, cupboards, kit chen tables, tubs, pans, wash boilers, dishes, clothes racks, hand power washers, baby cabs, cribs and many articles too numerous to mention in an ad of this size. Pianos and Phonographs $700.00 Player Piano (Schmoeller & Mueller) with a walnut case, practically new and in A-l condition, for only $300.C0. Could sell on terms or discount for all cash. A late model and a beautiful piano. $600.00 Story & Clark Piano, like new, in oak case. This one specially priced at $250.00. $295.00 Edison Phonograph and 25 records $95.00 $1 75.00 Edison Phonograph and 20 records. . . . 65.00 $250.00 Victor Phonograph and 20 records 75.00 $175.00 Brunswick Phonograph for 65.00 Six other Victrolas from $25.00 to 50.00 TERMS ON PHONOGRAPHS AND PIANOS La & Ghrist many friends and relatives. God holds the key of all unknown He guides us with unerring hand Sometime with tearless eye we'll see ' And then. O! Then we'll understand.', ONE WHO LOVED HER. Weeping Water. lirist 118-122 So. 6th Street Telephone No. 645 Free Delivery for Sixty Miles SiXXS MS- BOYS ARE BROUGHT HERE Union High School Notes. The Senior boys and especially those who are of the basketball team are keeping themselves in condition by making a run on the road from the railroad to the pumping station and back that their wind may be the best, when it comes to playing bas ketball. This is keeping the boys In excellent condition. The girls of the Senior class have organized a club which they are dis posed to call the F. O. M. club and we are trusting they will get much benefit from the culture which their meetings and deliberations will give. The Junior class are doing excel lent work in the Algebra, they seem ingly having good lessons notwith standing the lessons are difficult. With the return from the rest which the holidays afforded the stu dents seem to all be taking hold of i their work and are making excellent j From Wednesdays Daliy Last evening Clair Kellogg, nine teen and Marion Kellogg, seventeen, of near South Bend, were brought here from Lincoln, where they were apprehended on Monday night in pos session of a Ford car owned by Paul Kyles of near Alvo, and which the young men had taken and appropriat ed for their use. The two young men were arraigned this morning before Judge A. H. Duxbury on the charge of taking the car and in which the elder of the two, Clair Kellogg en tered a pleas of not guilty while the younger, Marion Kellogg, plead guilty. The young man that pleaded not guilty was formerly at Kearney state school and is at the present time on parole from that institution. The court decided that it would parole the younger boy as a first of fender while the older boy will be returned to Kearney as his parole was revoked on the receipt of the news of his crime. ni firm MISS ARNOLD IMPROVING From Wednesday's Dally The reports from the bedside of iMiss Lucy Arnold today states that this lady is now doing very nicely and seems to be improving quite a little over the past few days. The change for the better in the condition of Miss Arnold will be the source of a great deal of pleasure to the host of friends in this community. Bargain Wednesday Savings! Now, What does this sale mean to you? If you look at this ad and pass up the opportunity, it means nothing. If you act, it means much. For, it's your opportunity to buy good grades and desir able patterns in shoes at a whole lot below the regular prices. The materials are Patent Leather, Black or Tan Kid, Satins high and low heels. Oxfords and Straps. A de luxe valae in Shoes at, per pair ... If you have never bought a sale shoe before in your life, we warn you not to pass this exceptional value up, for it is no ordinary bar gain. See it and be convinced of the fine quality and low price. Fetzer Shoe Company ,L 0