THURSDAY, FEB. 16, 1928.
PAGE TWO
PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY
JOTTRNAL
Nehawka Department!
Prepared in the Interests of the People of Nehawka and Surrounding Vicinity Especially
for the Journal Readers.
Save Your Money!
It costs only about
one-half the ordi
nary rates to in
sure in
FARMERS MUTUAL AUTO
INSURANCE COMPANY
See E. C. Follard ard
he'll tell you about it.
R. C. Pollard
Telephone 12
NEHAWKA -:- NEBRASKA
bertina Ost were guests at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Sturm on last
Sunday, where all enjoyed the occa
sion vejy pleasantly.
Mr. and - Mrs. F. B. Lemon were
over to North Bend, where they visit
ed for Sunday and also remained un
til Tuesday before returning home,
they having: driven in their car, and
were visiting relatives.
John G. Wunderlich and wife were
visiting in Omaha with friends on
last Sunday, driving over in their
car, and spending a few hours there
after which they returned home after
having an excellent time.
K. A. Kirkpatrick was a visitor in
Plattsmouth on last Monday where
he went to meet with Thomas Wiles
and J. A. Capwell. with whom he
formed the board who expend the al
lowance for the old soldiers of the
recent wars.
Dr. and Mrs. J. L.. Barrel! were
LOCALNEWS
Dr. Heineman, Dentist, Hotel Main
Bldg., Phone 527.
From Monday's Dally
Emil Kuehn of Murdock was here
for a few hours today en route from
his home to Omaha and while here
stopped for a short time with friends
77 ' Mrs. Clarence Atkinson of San
ing Sunday afternoon, south and 1)ieg0 who wag calletl nere by the
west of Nehawka, and In a territory doath of hf,r Drother D. C. Morgan
which has been particularly infested has rplurnetl to her llome in the west
with the variment. J. E. Kruger after saving spent a shoit time here
says that the good wife went cut to with the relativeg and friends,
turn out the. chickens, and looking , .
towards the woods which skirt their . Sclilaes and wife nd tj
farm, saw five coyotes, and conclud- ? ren of Omaha mo oe ;n
ed that the chickens were just as ,Vf , " J? -
1111:3 tu VISlllIlg Willi 111C vnv
and looking over the city where tne
well off in the coops.
Makes Excellent Address
At the Methodist ible school on
I'.ood baled hay for sale by ba'e
c r ton. Julius Kuhmann, Nehawka.
Ntbr. tf-w
Nicholas Opp was a visitor for a
thort time in Union on last Monday,
he driving over in his auto for a
thort time.
J. E. Kruger and the family were
visiting in Nebraska City and also
were looking after some trading in
the city of the Otoes.
- Kobit Taylor and Wm. August
were over hauling the car of the lat
ter on last Monday and were also
Keeping out of the weather.
Mrs. Jack Yeiser and son, Jackie.
f Omaha, were spending some time
in Nehawka for the week end and a
few days the first of the week.
Robert Taylor of the Nehawka
Mills was n visitor in Union on last
Monday, taking with him a load of
feed for th1 merchants of that place.
Miss Yeln-.a Wessell of Omaha was
a visitor in Nehawka for over the
Sunday, and also enjoyed a visit from
her parents at Omaha on last Sat
urday. Mrs. I-. M. MeYey has been feeling
quite poorly for some time past, and
cm lat Sunday night was especially
very sick, Lut since has been some
better.
A small son of Mr. and Mrs. Will
S. Chappell. has been very sick at
their home for a number of flays,
and every care has been taken and
the little fellow is feeling some bet
ter. Vilas Sheldon who was for some
tim1 vmt poorlyand Was kept to
l is home and a portion of the time
to his bed i so far improved that he
i able to b. down town now as of
yore.
Messrs. r. I). Adams. Delbert and
Clyde Switzr and Albert Wolfe were
over to Omaha on last Sunday where
they were in attendance at the box
ing match which was on the boards
j-t that time.
fharl.-s Hall was a visitor in Lin
"lu last Monday, driving over to
s.-cii'-e sonie repairs frr his truck,
and was accompani-d by Mr. Brt
Willis who went along for the nov-
Ity of the trip.
Charle? Cm. McCarthv and faniilv
l'k Mrs. McCathy-3 mother, Mrs. Al-
had made their home for so many
years. ;
. j I r,- ' t'lia. M'. i. .IVItBnuilu
, V"' o" n!rJT tn'City, arrived here Saturday evening
lod. Andrew P. Sturm was asked to h h
speak for a time to the entire schoo I ' n er and gun-
on the life i Ab'-h-m Eaes of Omaha was
XurJ. " at the Ml-
the subject, as it was especial dear Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mlliams of.
to him, he being a great admirer of Elmwood. Mr. and Mis L. P. Lan."
the Martvr President, and was able hoist and daughter. Ethel ot Omaha
o,0 tY,a xvrmrierfiil Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wallace and two.
I I U I 1 OO IIIV ' . ... t
over to Omaha on last Sunday ana j mies of tnis most popular man.'sons ot weeping Water weie
,-, tViuir return woro nernmn.mied 1 . . . ..1 Ku ncla v as cnest5 at the home Ot
ana wno is veiling muie puyuiai o , --- - ---
bv the Doctor's mother who has been c.,,o ,-rn pmnnri : Sheriff and Mrs. Bert Reed.
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spenuuig some inn? in umauo iiu
was returning to her home in Union
accompanied the son and wife on
their return
Will Visit in Nehawka.
Mrs. Alvina Meyers of Imperial.
From Tuesday's Daily
John Vitersnik and Joe Holly were
in Omaha today where they will spend
Mrs. Albert Wolfe and daughter.!? s'ster of Messrs. Dan and Albert ghort Ume ther? yiMtlng and look
on last Sunday wnere
guests at the hcrme of Mrs
ri . ., "l " : and from which she is just recover- i c reek was in tne city oiuay lui
o fe. and from there went to Nehawka and will few hours attending to some mattei
Plattsmouth where they visited with " 1 of businegs and visiting with friend,
friends for a short time before re-! Jt,t"Il.if: ,
Miss Gladys were visiting in Union nu "V V r J n 2 ?r some matters of importance.
tne were .-o; . A. Oal owav of near Cedar
tan. i .i,5.r, c, ic inct rennvdr. i Criek was in the city otday for a
rs
friends.
I for some two weeks as well as with Miss Bessie Bushnell, who has been
the brothers and families, for some here enjoying a visit at the home
time, until she shall have gained Qf her parents, returned to CI rand
bVr oThe;Trien3. she i?
where all enjoyed the afternoon most. ,ou !u" ' now maKing ner nome
splendidly. The afternoon was madejpart CI IIU siaie- ,
trom fflnesn:iys Iailv
turning home.
On last Friday afternoon Mrs
Gertrude Carper entertained a num-
Business Takes on
a Cheerful Glow
j Sheriff Bert Heed was in Lincoln
i and Wahoo today where he was
i called to look after some matters of
' business for a short time.
I Mrs. Mollio Roberts of Ashland.
; whi has been a guest here at the
t -j f T fi, j.-f I home of her brother, R. H. Patton
Evidences of Improving Conditions famiJVj fl te(1'this afternoon
Continue. With Steel Trade Set- for her hon:e.
ting Pace in Operations. . William J. O.Brien. state fish com
missioner, was here today lor a lew
NOTICE!
Having taken the agency for
the Aermotor Windmill and re
pairs for Murray and Nehawka,
would appreciate your call for
anything in windmills or re
pairs. Also oil for windmills.
H. M. Smith
Nehawka -:- Nebraska
Eout 1 Box 65
more enjoyable by Mesdames Mary j
Sullivan and C. A. Kosencrans ot
Plattsmouth being present.
Albert Anderson and the family
and John H. Steffens and the fam
ily were down near Talmage on last
Sunday, they driving over to the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horst
man, where all enjoyed a visit for
the day. Mesdames Horstman and
Anderson being sisters of Mr. Steffens.
Generally well disposed most of I New York. Feb. 12. Evidences of ; hours on som matters of business and
the time, on last Monday, our friend . improving conditions continued to J neoompanioa 1 v J. II. Fidler of South
Stewart Rough; was smiling a little : pivo a chrful glow to the American! ivnd. While in the cltv the gentle-
more neneigniy. anu an on acccuni . business horizon last week, as m men were pleasant caller at the Jour
of a son being born to Mr. and Mrs. j preceding periods the Steele trade 'naj office.
D. II. Wilson and who is grand son was setting the pace, with gradually!
of Mr. Stewart. All are doing nicely , extondir.e ccerations and moderate
The young man arrived at three a. m. : tijr:ine of prices. Unfilled orders!
on last Monday. r,f tr,e United States Steel corpor-j
Messrs. Merrill Sheldon, ft-n of aticn on Jan. 31. were at the hirh-i petition has ben filed at the office
Mr. and Mrs. V. P. Sheldon, who is'est level since March. 1926, and the!of Countv Clerk George R. Sayles,
engaged in the management of a ! tctrl of 4.275.947 tons was an in-1 sisnc-tl by a rumber of the residents
store in Lincoln, and Mr. Orville . rrezLe of more than a million tons r.f Vnrrav riKVinir nat the name of
or Mr. ana Airs, jold jover the last of May, tee Jowest ieTei ; ca
TO SEEK RE-ELECTION
Griffin, son
uriffin. and wno is empioyel an a nf lat year,
bank in the big city wre Fj-Bding ! ETen" the mos
the week end with the relciivs zni i :.Tj:rjess observers have expressed
friends in Nehawka. i rurpiie at the rapid recovery of the
R. C. Pollard his tLe gr.etl icdu?try from its depression in
agency for the Faria-r? xc: Ac-ro.it.27. Much of the buying has been
Insurance company of lAztr'ATi
a - r! !
: for the account of various railroads
harl-n D. Spangler, be placed on
t the ballot at the forthcoming pri-
cptirniiftic among' mary on April 10th as a candidate
for th democratic nomination for
the office of county commissioner in
the first district.
Mr. Spangler is the present com
missioner and is serving his nrst
95
m0-
wnicn is coniposeu i salt r-rv ; -n the thape of rails, car material ; term in the office and has not so
prominent people in farm and aiid trd oth-r equipment. The automo-1 far signified his intention of seeking
the farmers work and n--i-. Satire bui-i.'ia also has taken a large j the office for the second term, but
Ray, he will tell you all aVj-u th-"tbire of the st-el in preparation for: his friends and neighbors who have
insurance, and which is costing only : a trowinz demand for motor ears -Jrnwi netitinn nr urt-inir him
about one half of the ordinarj- rat-. ( following the introduction of new
moc-!?? ani a r-enes m pru.-e on is.
Two Dances Yet Before lent
Old fashioned dance. Sat. ISth and
Collegians, of Limoln. Monday. 20th.
at Legion building. Plattsmouth.
The production of automobilc-s in
January was reported about 18 pr
c-r.t ah-ad of that in the same month
of last year. This has been reflected
in growing operations in plate glass,
rnhher nnrt unhnlKterv traflr-'i
The Wolf Hunt Last Week. Business iniDrovement also was
Iii the roundup which was had jj-hown by a swing upward in freight
last Sunday just south in Otoe coun- car loadings, the first increase this
ty, there were some six hundred menjyear. While shipments . have not
engaged, and while the territory was come up to the early weeks of 19 27,
not particularly desirable for the
wolves, they were able to secure four
of the chicken stealers, and the six
hundred men well satisfied with the
sport which the occasion provided.
Will Hunt the Wolf.
Arrangements have been perfected
for the hunting of wolves the corn
ea
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Spring
Sewing
will be a pleasure when you see the new patterns and
beautiful fabrics we are receiving from day to day. We
have a nice assortment of the new patterns all ready
for your inspection and with the McCall pattern service,
your spring sewing should be easier than ever.
Palm Prints, fast colors, Dorothy Prints and
Paramount Prints, ell 36 inches wide and
ranging in price from 25c to $1 a yard.
Wee Pah Crepes, something new and very
pretty. Washable Satins 40 inches wide in
plain colors.
Sew Agatha Percals in fast colors..
It,
HEUrci
ESTABLISHED 1888
Telephone 14
Nehawka, . Nebr.
Where Customers Feel at Home
a degree or satisfaction is lejt ny
those who regard freight loadings
as an important index to business
prospects.
The coal trade continued to move
rather sluggishly, with the possibil
ity of a new strike clouding the at
mosphere in the bituminous branch.
Lumber producers reported growing
demand and production and the re
sumption of work in several mills
which have been idle for an extend
ed time.
Silk appeared to be the leader in
the textile industries, with marked
increases in orders, but the curtail
ment or cotton manufactures was
still in force. This curtailment has
resulted in a hardening of quotations
for goods. Mail order sales gained
over January of last year, but were
under the figures for Decmber. which
was declared to be one of the test
holiday seasons in history.
Crops wer benefitted largely by
a widespread rain in the cntial
states, the wheat belts of Texas and
Kansas in particular receiving bene
fit. The credit situation showed little
change. Federal reserve banks at
Boston, Kansas City, Atlanta and
Dallas Joined the line of those which
have increased their rediscount rates
to 4 per cent. State Journal.
to again peimit the use of his name
for this office.
Mr. Spangler was elected to the
office by a good majority at the elec
tinii in 1924 and ha filled the posi
tion with ability and a devotion to
the needs of the county and in re
cognition of his services there has
been a strong demand in his home
community that he again seek the
office.
RIVER BILL INTRODUCED
Washington, Feb. 13. Six state
ratification of the Colorado river com
pcat. if seven state ratifications fails
within one year after passage of the
act is provided in a bill introducted
today by Senator Phipps, republican,
Colorado.
The measure proposes an appro
priation of $125,000,000 at 4 percent
interest, with the first $20,000,000
going toward construction of a dam
at Black canyon or Boulder canyon
for flood control purposes, free of interest.
MAIN HOTEL CAFE
Make the Main Hotel Cafe your
cafe. Short orders and meals. A good
place for the school children to come
for lunch or hot uoups.
B. O. BUNN, Prop!
PUBLIC AUCTION
The undersigned will sell at Pub
lic Auction on the Carl Stone farm.
3 miles southeast of Nehawka and
.'! miles west and 1 miles south of
1'nion. Nebraska,, on
Thursday, Feb. 23d
beginning at i:u o'clock a. m.,
with lunch on the ground, the fol
lowing discribed property:
Horses and Mules
One sorrel mare. 9 years old; one
black mare. 10 years old; one grey
mare. 14 years old; three. Jack mules,
years old, lit and 1 f hands high.
Hogs and Chickens
Seventy-live summer and fall pigs
and a few bred Hampshire gilts ready
to farrow.
Five dozen White Leghorn bens.
Some good clover hay.
Farm Implements, etc.
Two 7-foot binders, John Deere and
Deering; one Newton box wagon;
one low wagon and rack; one 2 -row
McCormic k-I)eering horse lister; one
Grand Detour riding lister; one Km-
erson gang plow; one Defiance sulky
plow; two 2-row stlk cutters, John
Deere and Hock Island; one 16-inch
walking plow; one John Deere 2-row
machine; one Kasy Way hay loader;
one hay rake; one ::-section harrow;
one 2-row Hock Island cultivator;
one Janeuville riding cultivator; four
sets 1-inch harness; one good sad
dle and bridle; one 3-burner Perfec
tion oil stove and oven; three Old
Trusty incubators, llo-egg (one of
them nearly new); one Old Trusty
100-chiek brooder; one Golden Har
vest Cream Separator.
Terms of Sale
All sums of $10 and under, cath.
On sums over that amount a credit
of six months will be given on ap
proved notes, bearing interest at the
rate of 8 per cent from date of sale.
No property to be removed from the
premises until settled for.
J. S. Edwards,
Owner.
REX yOUNG. Auctioneer
NEHAWKA BANK, Clerk.
For the Small Woman!
"KEYE TO THE TUNE THEY FIT!
- Sizes 14 1-2 to 24 1-2
THE breath of Paris still lingers on these stunning creations.
They are more than a group of styles they are an expres
sion of a world of Fashion in which distinctive treatments, fine
materials and skilled craftsmanship have been marvelously com
bined. You will be in love with them when you see them.
Alterations Unnecessary!
I4!2 Fits 34 Bust
I6K2 " 36 "
8y2 Fits 38 Bust 22y2 Fits 42 Bust
20y2 " 40 " 2AY2 " 44 44
Tailored in the Popular Materials
Canton, Flat and Romaine Crapes!
with a Choice of these' Ten Gorgeous Shades
SWISS ROSE . - LUCERNE BLUE - CORAL - ALMOND GREEN
ROSE BEIGE
PEACH
ROSE GLOW
NAVY -
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BLACK
"The Shop of Personal Service"
Telephone 61 Plattsmouth, Neb.
NEBRASKA NEWS NOTES
j The U. S. government will spend
$1S.000 on a bathhouse for the train-
The Western Electric company has ing camp at Fort Crook
secured a judgment in district court
against the village 61 Oshkosh for the ; The Lincoln Telephone company
sum of $5,318 on account of material has purchased the local exchange at
furnished long ago in connection j Julian.
with the building of the municipal
electric plant. The village board has! Douglas, an Otoe county village,
certified the judgment to the county: owns and operates a municipal pic-
board of Garden county and a judg
ment levy will be made to pay the
debt.
The village of Farwell. in How
ard county, which has been purchas
ing electric current at wholesale, has
sold its distribution system to the
Central Power company, and the vil
lage council has granted a 30-year
franchise to the company, which will
hereafter retail service to the custo
mers and furnish energy for lighting
the streets and pumpink water for the
municipality.
The municipal electric plant at
Peru has recently published a sched
ule of rates sumstantially lower than
has been in force. The capacity of
the plant is not sufficient to supply
the state normal school located in the
village and the latter is supplied by
a transmission line out of Nebraska
City.
ture show.
Plans are approved for a new
$100,000 high grade school for Ful-lerton.
A $30,000 Coca-Cola factory will
be erected in Lincoln early in 192S.
FAMILY SLAYER IS KILLED
Topeka, Kas., Feb. 13. After kill
ing his wife with a revolver, shoot
ing his twelve-year-old son and at
tacking two other members of his
family with a butcher knife. Ed Sch
midt, a former restaurant proprietor,
was shot and killed by a policeman
here this afternoon.
Schmidt had slashed his own
wrists and was slain when he bran
dished his knife at the officer. The
three injured members of the family
are expected to recover. Schmidt and
his wife had been separated about
two years.
Railway taxes for 1926 exceeded
dividends paid by the companies.
Journal Want Ads cost but little,
nd they sure do pet result.
The Elks lodge at York plans to
erect an orthopedic hospital in the
early spring. An addition to the or
phanage of Mother Jewell home in
York is also contemplated for 192 S.
BABY
White Leghorns!
Work is under way for a new $60,
000 theatre building that A. J.
Weaver will erect at Falls CityA It
will be leased to an Omaha company
to operate.
Activities at the Hurlington rail
way shops at Plattsmouth are re
sulting in an Increaaed payroll and
generally prosperous conditions.
Dr. Rasmussen, of Kcottsbluff , is
planning to build a hospital-clinic
that will cost about $15,000.
An irrigation district has been
formed at Paxton. It will vote short
ly on issuing $63,000 of bonds for
construction purposes to reach 4.S00
acres of land.
An auditorium and gymnasium in
connection with the High school at
Wolbach is being seriously considered.
CHICKS!
Buff Orpingtons!
BROODERS!
Newtown and Jamesway Coal Brooders!
The Newtown "Shur-EJeat"
Oil-Burning Colony Brooders!
Different from anything you have seen. Back of this
sensational brooder is the biggest poultry equipment man
ufacturer in the World!
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