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MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1928. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FIVE MURDOCK DEPMR TMEMT. PREPARED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE JOURNAL. Paul Kupke shelled and delivered rorn to the Murdock" elevators dur ing the past week. Lost: Weed chain for baloon tire! lor Dodge car. Finder please leave at my office. Dr. L. D. Lee. M. .E Shatto who has been on the sick list for some time, Ts showing some improvement and hopes to be feeling his best soon. John Eppings and the family were over to Plattsmouth on last Sunday, where they were visiting for the day with friends and relatives. Mrs. Fred Gorder was a visitor in Murdock for a number of days and was the guest while in town of A. J. Tool and Harold W. Tool and famil ies. Henry Amguert and the good wife are spending the week at the city of Omaha where Henry is taking a vac ation as well as looking after some business. Postmaster L. I. Gorthey and the mechanical expert of autos A. H. Ward were over to Weeping Water on last Monday looking after some business matters. . Henry A. Guthmann and the good wife were visiting and also looking after some business in Lincoln on last Monday, they driving over to the big city in their car. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoye, and their babe, accompanied Harry Gillespie, all of Omaha, in a visit at the homes of W. O. Gillespie and Harrv V. Mc Donald on last Sunday. Little Alice Klemme. who has been so ill for some time, is reported as being some better, although not as yet able to be up. but nevertheless is showing marked improvement. Dan S "hlaphoff. who some time ago received an injury to one of his lingers, which was pretty sore on ac count of an infection, is getting along very nicely at this time. W. O. Gillespie and the good wife were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Ward for a six o'clock dinner Wed nesday of last week, and also, spent the evening at the Ward home. Whil H. W. Tool was looking after some business matters in Lincoln as well as visiting there during the past week. W. O. Gillespie was looking after the matters at the lumber yerd. Turner M. McKinnom and the family were over from their home .near Alvo and were visiting at the home of A. J. Tool and wife, as well i as Henry V. McDonald and A. Tool. nenry ; Arthur Jones and the good wife. of Weeping Water, were guests at the t for such a joyous affair, and those home of L. 15. Gorthey for the day j who could, remained unil long after last Sunday, they driving over from ( the evening meal, before departing the" hustling city of Weeping Water 'for their various homes. Compliments in their auto. (fitting to the occasion -were extended Walter Strny has been singularly j by all present, and best wishes for blessed in two ways, one with an j the future were heaped upon the con abscess on his jaw. which taught him genial bride and groom at their 25th patience, and the other with a new Chevrolet, which he enjoys fully as much as the abscess. Sure, a bouncing baby boy glad der.od the home of Mr. and Mrs. louis I!irnemeier last Sunday when he arrived at the sanitarium in Lin coln. Louis is hilarious while the fond mother is pleased over the ar rival and the home has been blessed. Floyd Hite. who has been visiting for several days at the home of hisi brother. George Hite. of Oakland, re turned horn' on last Wednesday and was met at Ashland by his friend. I?ryan McDonald, who brought him home. Floyd reports an excellent time while away. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. I'aul ia,'..f. went to their home last Monday evening where they gave this excellent couple an old fashioned charivari and sure made the welkin ring. The newly weds called the merry makers in and gave them an excellent treat and all enjoyed a happy evening. Will A. Schutz ana the family moved on last Wednesday dock to near Fort Crook, will make their home In from Mur where they tiie future. The city of Murdock miss this excellent and vicinity will family, but the community where this excellent fam ily are moving will be enriched by thtir residence. The Ladies Aid of the Murdock church met last Thursday with Mrs. Edward IJrunkow. where they en joyed a very fine social afternoon a veil as doing some excellent work for the church. Mrs. Hrunkow serv ed a delightful luncheon and was pro nounced by the ladies as an excel lent entertainer. Many compliments have been heard of the excellent ability and the genial sociability' of the new su perintendent of the Murdock schools. Mr. Johnson. Mr. Byron Lamb, the former superintendent of the Murdock t-chools. has moved the household ef fects to Lincoln, where he will re side for the. present. Mr. W. Thinigan with too close ap plication to business and work, work ing night and day has caused this gentleman to feel not the best. Mr. Thimgan has kept going many times night and day, and when not on the road has kept in the garage wheri the Care for the Chicks! It pays to care for the chicks. We are show ing a well planned Brooder House can be taken apart and readily re-assembled. See it cn display at our yard. It is a good one. Also Brickettes for Your Brooder Stove AT" YOUR SERVICE H. W. Tool Lumber Co. Murdock, Nebr. air is filled with gas, and which has not added to the best feeling. He however," is hoping to be in the best of health in a short time. Wanted to Trade Fordson Tractor and Plow, fully equipped for a team of horses or mules. This tractor is in excellent condition. Call or write JOURNAL OFFICE, Plattsmouth, flS-aMk Neb. Surprises Her Husband Mrs. L. D. Lee surprised the Doc tor on last Sunday, when she had a number of people for the day and dinner, it being the doctor's birthday and he was greatly pleased with the company and the excellent feed. There were present for the occasion G. M. Pailing and wife, of near Greenwood and Arthur Kimberly and ' u'Jfn liv-ino- tin'l r Wsivorlv Hear Peony Park Orchestra At Legion dance in Plattsmouth Wednesday night. Mar. 7th. All Cass county is dancing on the 5.0M sq. feet of finest maple dance floor, in new Legion Community building and you'll surely enjoy dancing there, too. Another old time dance Sat. night. Silver Wedding: Anniversary On Saturday. February 25th. a goodly number of immediate friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Knaup, in order to honor them and to rejoice with them on their 2 5th weddin an niversary. The Knaup children, who super vised the occasion, had notified the guests that dinner would be served at half past twelve, and of course the guests arrived in plenty of time lo secure a place at the well loaded tables. And what a dinner it was. wedding cake and all the other viands and trimmings that go to make up a real wedding dinner. The imagina tion can easily fill in what took place around those tables. During the course of the afternoon a short program consisting of some of the good old hymns and a few short speeches, was given. The speak ers, out of the store-house of their memories, recounted some of the pleasant experiences they had in by gone days with Mr. and Mrs. Knaup I and their children. The afternoon was far too short wedding anniversary. ACHIEVEMENT DAY Achievement Day Wednesday after noon. March 7th at the Woodman hall. Everybody is invited to conie and help to make this a day of great interest. Bring your garments made with short cuts, which may help others. With a musical committee, entertaining and exhibiting commit tee, we hope to make this meeting interesting and profitable to all. Everybody invited to come. Don.t forget the date. Wednesday p. m. March 7th at the Woodman hall. AIE PUMPS TO BE BARRED FROM FREMONT STREETS Fremont, March 2. All post?, signs and air pumps, such as those main tained by filling stations and gnr ages. are to disappear from Fremont streets as the result of unanimous action taken by the city council. Gas pumps on curbs were banned two years ago alter a legal battle which reached the supreme court but the fight to include air pumps and sim ilar obstructions under that same ban was lost. The action of the city council fol lowed the request of agarage owner to install an air pump at the curb in front of his garage. HOME LOS ANGELES HEADED Havana, March 1. The United States navy dirigible Los Angeles ap peared over this city shortly before c, Thursday evening. After swinging over the city an altitude ot little more than 400 feet, the great silver craft pointed its nose homeward and disappeared over the Gulf of Mexico on its homeward flight. TRANSATLANTIC RATES FOR TELEPHONING CUT New York. March 2. Transat lantic telephone rates will be cut $10 a minute beginning Sunday. The American Telephone and Telegraph company Thursday an nounced a rate change amounting to a reduction of 40 per cent. NEW GOVERNOR ARRIVES Manila, March 1, (Thursday) Col. Henry L. Stimson, newly ap pointed governor-general of the Philippines, arrived here today to take up his duties as successor to the late MaJ. Gen. Leonard Wood. The steamship President McKin ley, which brought him from San Francisco, was met at the entrance to Manila bay by air and water craft of the army and navy. Sixteen air planes of the army, four navy sea planes and four destroyers of the United States fleet formed the escort. Judge W oodrough Hits Both State and Railroads Federal Judge Demands Business Settlement of Long" Tax Dispute The railroads and the state of Ne braska have got to stop flgnting about taxes. Federal Judge Woodrough de clared Wednesday when attorneys ap peared before him for a hearing on exceptions to the master's report in the Burlington tax suit. Twenty-two cases, involving mil lions of dollars of taxes for the years I from 1922 to 1927, are pending nn i federal court. I "This situation is intolerable," the judge said, asserting that it is essen jtial to the welfare of the state that some basis of levying railroad taxes be determined and followed out,' in 'order that the state may know how ; much money it is entitled to and col lect that amount without years of litigation. "Some system has got to be worked out to restore some kind of sanity in state government." JudgeWood rough said. "Who is obstinate and who is fair I don's know. i Taxpayers "Must Be Loyal. "There is no ideal, perfect mathe matical basis for establisming rail road taxes. But some way has got to be devised by which the sovereign state of Nebraska can do business and not have its affairs upset by an in dividual taxpayer. "If every taxpayer would take the same attitude and refuse to pay, it would mean chaos. "It doesn't do the people and good to change their officers. They elect a democrat governor and then elect a republican governor, but when it comes to railroad taxes the sam stiff-neckedness is encountered. Noth ing seems to be accomplished. "Taxpayers have got to have some loyalty to their state. The railroads must have some of this loyality tor-. I think that they do." Wants Spillman to Come The judge compared the state's situation to that of a bank which had fallen out with one of its prin cipal depositors. Hugh LaMaster. assistant attorney general, is in Washington. Owing to his absence, hearing on the excep tions to the master's report in the Burlington case was delayed until next week. Judge Woodrough told Att'y Lee Bayse. representing the state, that he would like to have Attorney Gen eral Spillman attend the hearing next week, and any other officers of the state who have made anv study of ,this business. 1 "I don't mean to be grandstand ing." the judge concluded, "but you might e ven bring the governor along. I'm just issuing bench warrents. or anything like that. I'm just asking you to get the principals in this bus iness here so that we can thrc-sh it out once and for all." Other Matters Must Wait Judge Woodrough commented that as long as there were three federal judges in the case, each one of them hesitated to speak out. "Now that is in n,y ianus-" Judge Woodrough jtold reporters, "I'm going to turn in cum uv lt gll ll htlllCU. He added that he considered the I railroad tax litigation the most im-; nortant matter mat lie nati rncoun- atUered and that all other matters will nave to wait wmie tie is deliberating upon it. INDIANA PHYSICIAN TO HEAD HOSPITALS Iowa City. la., March 2. Dr. Rob ert E. Xeff of Indianapolis has been named administrator of the hospitals of the University of Iowa. Dr. Henry S. Houghton of the college of medi cine, announced Thursday. Dr. Neff has been conected with the University of Indiana for 15 years and will assume his position here at once. He will supervise the general children's and psychopathic hospitals. Dr. J. L. McElroy, sup erintendent of the General hospital, resigned several months ago. 1 NEW .VITAMIN "F" i DISCOVERY TOLD Berkeley, L'al., March ery of a , new vitamin, known to science, was here Thursday by Dr. 2. Discov the sixth announced Herbert M. Lvans, head of anatomy of the fornia. the department of University of Cali- Vitamin F is the designation given by Dr. Evans to the discovery, and he says it is an essential food element for the normal growth of animals and particularly for the development of sexual faculties. Its special domain is the giving to nutrition or these qualities necessary to reproduction. University of Omaha Presi dent is Upheld Board of Directors Sustains Action of Dr. Wettstone; Announce No Serious Problem Presented. Deploring the recent conduct of a small number of students of the Uni versity of Omaha, Tiut lauding the cause of it and gratified at the re sult, the beard of directors is de termined to stand by Dr. Karl Wett stone, president of the university and target for tUe wrath of the minority, A. W. Gordon, chairman of the board, declared Thursday. In a written statement, he said that, although the recent flareup had not come before the board officially, "it presents no problem, for the answer is too simple; let those stu dents who are deficient meet -the scholastic requirements." "No Problem Presented." The statement follows: "A higher scholastic standing at the University of Omaha was delib erately planned by the board of di rectors of the University of Omaha .early last fall. It is regrettable if : it seems to come abruptly to some cf the students. "The recent flareup at the nd of , the first semester has not come bc ' fore the board officially. It presents no problem; let those students who are deficient in their studies meet the scholastic requirements. "I note from the daily newspapers that the large part of the student body appreciates Dr. Wettstone's de termined stand for higher stand ards." Enlarging upon his statement. Mr. Gordon paid that when Dr. Wettstone came to Omaha and made a survey of the situation at the university he reported to the board that he felt i the main trouble with the school was j that its scholastic standing was not high enough. ! Students Had Warning. 1 "He outlined his plan to the mem bers of the board." Mr. Gordon said. , "and the board told him to go ahead. ' In brief, those plans were for a high j er standard for fewer students. ' "In the eastern schools, where the student bodies have grown beyond j the ability of the schools to handle those students who have not lived up to the requirements are released Thus we planned to cut our scholar ship to those whose work showed that they could and would do credit to the school. j As I say in my statement, it is 'regrettable if this ax seems to fall abruptly upon some. But every stu dent was warned at the first of the ( year. Then each month those whose j grades hung near the low limit were warned, so that I fail to see how any can truthfully say that they were una ware of their situation. Omaha Bee-News. Jessen Bound by No Pledges Will Ignore Presidential Preference - If He Is Elected es Delcgat to Convention. Lincoln. March 2. In accepting the candidacy for di.-trict delegate to the national convention I'aul Jes sen of Nebraska City declared Thurs day he would not be found by the presidential preference vote in the primary election. His statement said: "I do not think the present presi dential preference vote is being car ried out in good faith, and if I am elected as a delegate I will not con sider myself bound to its result. I speak, of course, only tor myself, and am not bound by obligation or prom ise of any kind to any candidate: but if a member of the convention I will vote for Judge Hughes of New York if his name is presented. If he is not a candidate. I will vote for some other republican, . with a per sonal preference for Senator Curtis of Kansas." Jessen underscored the word "re publican," in his statement. C. F. Reavis of Lincoln recently declared he would not support Sen ator George W. Nor r is in the con vention and it is reported others on the so-called administration "stay-in-the-union" slate may issue similar declarations, taking the stand that trie Norris presidential candidacy is only a subterfuge which is being used by supporters of Lowden and Dawes to procure their own election. McMULLEN AGAIN FIGHTS CANDIDACY OF HOOVER Washington, March 2. Herbert Hoover's campaign managers set out today to keep him in the republican presidential primary in Maryland, but out of that in Wisconsin. At the same time, there was a re newal of agitation by Charles D. Hilles, vice chairman of the republi can national committee, for the re nomination of President Coolidge and a demand by Governor McMullen, of Nebraska, who like Hilles, was a White house caller, that the repub licans nominate a known friend of the farmer. Hoover has failed, McMullen assert ed, to make his farm relief views definitely known. That question, he said, is the dominant issue in, the corn belt. Prominent Nebraska Editor Dies Adam Breede, Editor of the Hastings Tribune, Called Yesterday Born in Plattsmouth. Adam Breede, 57, noted big-game hunter, author and editor of the Hastings (Neb.) Tribune, died yes terday afternoon in the Common wealth hotel in Kansas City. Deatli was attributed to effects of black fever contracted during his hunt in Africa in 1925. Mr. Brede, who was one of the most picturesque figures in Nebraska newspaper circles, became ill on Feb. 22nd, when he passed thru Kansas City en route to St. Louis to join the Missouri editors as their guest on a sojourn through the south and Mexico. He was reported better the first of this week, but Wednesday his con dition became worse and relatives and friends at Hastings were sum moned. Henry G. Smith, his manag ing editor and Lawrence T. Kohl, his business manager, arrived at his bedside several hours before his death. Known World Over Mr. Breede was known in all parts of the world as a poet, hunter and traveler. His collection of game tro phies is reputed to be the most valu able in the country. He was inAlaska with the Harding party and return ed with many valuable trophies. He represented his newspaper in Europe during the world war. His latest book. "Adventuring," a chron icle of his trips to remote corners of the world, was published in 1926. In 1S9!) Mr. Breede began his newspaper career when the town had thirteen newspapers, ten weeklies and three dailies. His competitors passed with the years, but his news paper, the Hastings Daily Tribune, jontinued to make forward strides until today it has a modern plant and a staff of 4 0 employes. Born at Plattsmouth Adam Breede was born in Platts mouth. Neb. His family moved to Hastings when he was a baby. His fir;-t work was devoted to painting and paperhanging. His first start in the newspaper field came when he accepted a job on the weekly Inde pendent Tribune, under A. E. Brown, suitor. After working jobs. Mr. Breede bought from Brown for ? 1,750. at various the paper giving $1 lown. Besides being editor he attended Hastings college, riding there and back on a bicycle. He attended classes in the morning, collecting advertisements and getting subscrip tions in the afternoon. He even found time to play on a football team that he organized. The Daily Tribune was founded in 19 0.". Mr. Breede took a hand in politirs. his paper being independent republican. As time passed, his news paper became a power in state polit ical circles. Takes World Tour In January. 1920. he returned home from a year's travel in which he cir led the globe. On his trips he visit ed the Azores. Italy, Maderia, Gib- raltor, many, Africa, China. Algiera, Switzerland. Ger Austria. Hungary, Turkey, Egypt, India, the Philippines, Japan, parts of South Amer- ica and Alaska. Mr. Breede was a bachelor and lived in a suburban home in Hast ings. His home is known for , its beauty of grounds and landscape. Omaha Bee-News. DEATH OF CHARLES HART rorr Thursday's Iaily The death of Charles Hart, old '.ime resident of Elmwood, occurred at that place yesterday morning, fal lowing an illness of short duration. Mr. Hart, who was sixty-five years of age, had been ailing for the past two weeks, but his condition was not thought to be dangerous and he was up a short time yesterday to partake of hiu breakfast and had then gone back to his room, where he peacefully passed away a few moments later, a sudden heart attack proving fatal to him. For the past twenty-live yeans Mr. Hart operated the hotel at Elmwood, and was well known to a great many over the county as a genial and clever gentleman, and he had made a great many menus in nis conuuet oi me hottl. The deceased is survived by -one sun, Hatciien, wno is a stuuent at uie Peru state normal school. The funeral arrangements for Mr. Hart have not been announced as yt. HOLD FINE MEETING The Murray Home Study club held their regular monthly meeting Fri day afternoon, Feb. 24th, being en tertained at the beautiful new home of Mrs. Tutt. fThe memory song, America," under the leadership of Mrs. Harriett Pitman, was enjoyed by all. Mrs. McDonald had charge of the study hour at which time topics were discussed on "Some Whys of Contag ion," which were very interesting and also beneficial. As usual, Mrs. Brendel gave the lesson on parli mentary law, and the club members were allowed a few minutes of prac tice on the subject. as taught. There were 26 members present and one guest. The very pleasant afternoon was brought to a close by the serving of very dainty and de licious refreshments, by the hostess and her assistants, Mesdames Dick Pitman, O. A. Davis and Gus Bru backer. : Advertise your wants in the Joojv nal Want Ad Dept., for results. j We present here a likeness of Mr. John Wiltse, candidate for the republican nomination for Congress from the First Dis trict, at the Primary election on April 10th. Mr. Wiltse was born and reared on a Nebraska farm, and takes a great interest in fann ing. He owns and operates several farming enterprises. He spent several years' as a teacher in the public schools of his county, was admitted to the practice of law, in which he has been very successful. He has served successfully as City Clerk and Mayor of Falls City, County Judge, member of the Constitutional Convention of 1919-1D20, and as State Sena tor in 1921, 1923 and 1925. His private and political rec ord are the best testimony of Mr. Wiltse as a man and as an official. iAny support given him at Primary will be appreciated by himself as well as his many friends and supporters. ? MAfiLEY HEWS ITEMS Mrs. Charles Muiphey was a visi tor with friends in Omaha for a short time during the past week. Mrs. John Murphey of Omaha was a visitor for a number of day lust week at the home of her friends, M. and Mrs. C. E. Mockenhaupt. Mrs. David Tighe who has been in aKsnas for some weeks caring for the mother, returned home a short time since and reports the mother slightly better. j Martin Nelson and the two sons' were looking after some business matters in Omaha on Monday of iast week, khere they also were vifii:. ? with friends as well. Miss Mary A. Murphey who is now in California, writes that she is lik ing the climate there nicely, and en joying the pleasant weather, and the many friends which she has there, i On Thursday of last week Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kauth and Mr. J. C. j Bauth and "Miss Uena Christt nsen j were enjoying tjie day at Omaha, they driving over to the big city in their auto. I David Tighe is to move to near Talmage in the near future where he is expecting to farm the coming sea son. The Tighe family will be missed by their many fri mis. i Anton. Heyrien who bas been en gaged in farming for another nian ' during the interims since he has re turned to this country, will farm the place where John Murphey has been farming. j John Stander and the good wife were visiting in I'latlsmouth on Y ri- day of last week, they driving over to the county seat to look after some ' business matters as well as visiting' with the folks of Mrs. Stander. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heebner enter-; tained at their home in Manley on last Wednesday at a pinochle party, I and where all present enjoyed the occasion most pleasantly and where the game, was played as it should be, and all left at the close of the even ing, declaring the genial h'st and hostess most pleasant entertainers. Last week John Murphey held a sale as he was not able to find an other farm here and will probably engage in some other line if he does not find a farm. All are hoping that this genial gentleman and the fam ily may be able to remain in this neighborhood. The friends, number ing some forty, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Murphey and gave thern a farewell reception, and extended the wish that wherever their lines fell that they would prosper, and with good health have many friends. John Tighe Very Poorly. Word comes from Omaha telling of the condition of John Tighe's health as being quite poorly. Mrs Walter Mockenhaupt, his daughter was over to their home in Omaha for a few days during the past week The Wright &. Clark bankrupt stock of Groceries and Dry Goods ordered sold by G. P. Horn, trustee in Bankruptcy, will be offered for sale, begining Tuesday, February 281h, 1020, at less than wholesale prices at their former place of business on Main St., in Odd Fellows Building, Weeping VJaler! It will pay you to attend this sale of a first class stock of merchandise. Come and stock up at less than wholesale prices and save money. Sale to continue every day for only two weeks more. Cash Register, Electric Scales, Show Cases and Fix tures to be sold at a bargain. r v . . .. ' t s 4 ' " 'i ' ft t '' ' f ' s V.. : . JOHN WILTSL a?sisting in his care. At her returning home the some betteer. the time of father wai xi cm jreimv raits. TT T Orchestra At Legion dance i i Wednesday night, M;u county is dancing on feet of finest maple d; i IMattsmcut h :ih. All ('a the ".."en .sq. Hue fluor. in new Legion Community building hmI you'll surely enjoy darn ii:g tli' re. too. Another old time dance Sat. night. - Surpiised on Birthday. Mis. Phillip Fleinming. while i: woman and has been f r a niimbc; cf years has. not had an even dozen birthday anniversaries, and as it came this year on the twenty-ninth the neighbors for some half hundred gathered and going to the Klemiuing home celebrated the affair in the most becoming style and made the welkin ring, and started this good woman out for another birthday, which will take her four years to ar rive at. as the bitthday liinii m r.-iii y comes on February l!!ith. which hap pens only on leap years. Car Turns Over. While John Gruber, Fred Iiuet.r and Eli Keekler were returning fioi.i the wolf hunt last Sunday a week, their cur skidded and turning over, fractured the fhoulder blade of Mr. Kuetcr, which is doing very nicely now. Spring Coming It Has Never Failed to Arrive It wall soon be along with its rush of getting- the Farm Ma chinery ready. Get your Discs, Plow Lay3 and Cultivator Shovels ready and out of the way. It will sure pay you. BRING THELI NOW IN Anton Auerswald General Blacksrailhing MAULEY NEBRASKA MRS. COOLIDGE VISITS II0TKER Northampton, M;is:.. M.ircli ". Mrs. Calvin Coolidze Thu:day f-p nt three hours at tli.- b d.-id - of her mother, Mrs. Lemira Coodhue, who lis a patient at the Dickinson ho jpital here. The wi:e of th" president jurrived from Washington Thuisday i morning. Siie will rem-. in in North ampton probably about a week. St. Patrick day stickers of all s;zs and designs at the Bates Bool: f; Gift shop.