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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 192l PAGE F0TJ2 Union Department Prepared Exclusively for The Journal. Mere is Your Bargain! We have definitely decided to close out our line of Overshoes for Men, Women and Children and will offer them to you now at no profit or absolute cost to us! You will all need Overshoes this winter. Better take advantage of our Low Prices now. Remember, we are furnishing the very best Groceries, Work Clothing and everything in our line at very ap pealing prices. It will pay you to come and see us! A. L. BECKE Union, Nebraska Dr. Armand W. Naviaux Dental Surgeon CLARK HOTEL UNION Every Week on Wednesdays. The Icy Ball. F. H. McCartney. Gilbert Hull was a visitor and was also looking after some business mat ters in Plattsmouth last Sunday. M. T. Edmi-ston cf Peru has been visiting in Union and vicinity with his two brothers who are fawning on the Craig farm. . ' . ( C. West cf Wyoming, was a visitor in Union ou'Iast Sunday and a guest at the home of his friends Mr. and Mrs. Mont Hobb. Chester B. Briggs and Will P. Cook of Plattsmouth were visiting in Union for a short time last Monday, while on their way to Lincoln. Little Joe Chase and the good wife of South Omaha were guests at the home of Frank Bauer and sister, An nie for the afternoon last Sunday. I have an excellent span of well broken, true working black mules for sa. Weight about 3,008. J. II. Ruhmann, Union, Nebr. 2t-U p;r. Mrs. Dean Glover of Omaha ar.-l Mrs. L. W. Landon of Chicago were spending the ino.st of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mont Kobb. The quarterly examination of the Union schools were just recently held and in which the pupils on account of the excellent training showed A. L. Becker, .accompanied :by his son. Henry and grandson, Don Beck er, were over to Lincoln last Satur day where they were looking after some business. The Service Store We are here to serve you the best, and supply you with the best goods at the lowest 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 for our store. Stine's Grocery Union, Nebraska ' The pouring of the foundation con ' crete at the new etandpipe near the Union schools has been completed and ! work is expected to begin on the sup erstructure the last of this week. See the ad of C. G. McCarthey J which appears in this issue, offering a special feed tor young cniCKS ana pigs and other of the young of the farm. Drop into the elevator office and Charles will explain it to you. Frank Sheeley and the good wife of Pocatella, Idaho, arrived in. Union late last week for a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Rihn, Messers J-Rihn and Sheeley being half bro thers. All enjoyed a most pleasant visit. An easter contata is being pre pared for the rending of on Easter morning at the Baptist church on I Easter morning and directed by Paul Schlictemeier and will be presented at Nehawka the same evening. Keep tha date in mind. While Mrs. F. H. McCarthey was away visiting the business at the ele vator not being very brisk, Flossie went home and kept company with the children and - at the same time made garden, which he would have to have looked after some time any way. Xo ice. no electricity, nor muss, no expense to have all the household foods, pure and wholesome. Ask F. H. McCathey. he will tell you all aboutthe Icyball. On demonstration at the elevator. It is uie a wonder, j A. L. Becker was busy pulling 'stumps on the farm east of Murray and near where the new bridge which lis expected to span the Missouri river east of Union is thought to cros's the Big Muddy. Mr. Becker is getting the land there in condition for culti vation. The Baptist church and Bible school are enjoying a very pleasing season of prosperity, and report many more attending both preaching ser vices as well as the Bible school. The church and school are extending a cordial invitation for all not wor shiping elsewhere to come and join with them. The latest in refrigeration, the Icyball. at Flossie McCathey. See it. It only costs five cents per day to lcetp all your food and vegetables pure and sweet in the Icvhall. See F. H. McCathey, and he will tell you. By the putting in of a siding by the Missouri Pacific, D. R. Frans was compelled to move his cement house a few feet, and was wan tin;; to make a permanent foundation under the structure, but as he had to receive a load of cement he had to hurry and make a temporary foundation until Fiich a time and he could again get the building nearly empty. However as business is good with the lumber merchant he was willing to make the temporary change. faishs Stop death losses. Raise more chicks. Have more 2-lb. frys in 8 weeks. Grow strong, early laying pullets. SPEAR BRAND CHICK MASH 200 Lhs. Feeds IOO Chicles First 5 Weeks SPEAR " FEEDS t CffiCKKASH I A Dried atermilkJlinmU A 1 ff dUrf-Crowi-M4ture Helps prevent White Diarrhea, bowel trouble and leg weakness. Gives vigor, health and quickest growth in the shortest time. Contains Minerals, Dried Buttermilk and Cod Liver Oil. This famous "all-in-one" rhajih is the only feed needed, except greens, by chicks in all stage of growth. STARTS-GROWS-MATURES Be Sure This Trademark Is On Every Bag mm o (I REPORT OP THE CONDITION OF THE BANK OF UNION of Union, Nebr. Charter No. 1002 in the State of Ne braska at the close of business March 10. 1928. 5.379.3J 5,000.00 resources Loans and discounts $1S1, 848.73 Overdrafts Bonds, securities, judgments and claims (exclusive of cash reserve) Banking house, furniture and fixtures Other real estate 21.5.'1.!7 Banker's Conservation Fund. 626.09 Due from Naational and State Banks. .$117,467.34 Checks and items of exchange 247.83 Cash in bank 729.38 U. S. bonds in cash reserve 5.S50.00 124,294.55 TOTAL $339,300.66 L-EGG3 Sold and Recommended by C. G. rJJcCarthey Union, Nebraska LIAILITIES Capital stock 15.000.00 Surplus find ll.000.no Undivided profits (Net) 4,668.33 Dividends unpaid none Individual deposits subject to check. $191,006.40 Time certificates of deposit 105.8S0.39 Savings deposits . . 9,004.63 Certified checks .. 11.3 4 Cashier's checks outstanding 731.21 306,656.97 Ke-discounts none Depreciation Reserve 1,747.31 Depositor's guaranty fund.. 227.49 TOTAL $339,300.66 State of Nebraska 1 - I ss. County of Cass j I. V. B. Banning. Cashier of the above named bank do solemnly swear that the above statement is a correct copy of the report made to the De partment of Trade and Commerce. W. B. BANNING. Attest: Cashier. F. H. MCCARTHY. Director. L. G. TODD. Director. Subscribed and sworn to before mo this 15th day of March. 192S. CLIFTON B. SMITH. (Seal) Notary Public. (My commission expires Jan. 19, 1931.) New Business Instituted. Ralph Pearsley has purchased a truck and is now engaged in the hauling of . freight between Union and Omaha, Lincoln and Nebraska City. He made his first trip on last Sunday and again on Monday was busy with the new Chevrolet truck which he purchased through the agency of Charles Attebcrry-and sure he has made a good selection, and is well nlmsed with his wise choice. While he is looking after the freight business Calvin Snaveley lias oeen looking after the oil station, and by the way, makes a good man for the position. . j Will Hold Meetings. The Methodist church has arrang ed to hold a special series of revival services which will begin on March 25th and continue for two weeks. posters have been placed announcing the coming meeting, to which all art very welcome. Attended Happy Hundred Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Banning, Chas. Garrison, R. E. Foster, C. J. McQuin, Frank Anderson and James Niday represented Union at the Happy Hundred banquet held at Plattsmouth last week. They report a wonderful feed and a might good talk by A. J. Weaver of Falls City. It is inexpensive to purchase and operate the "Icyball" the modern plan of regrigeration for the home or business place. F. H. McCarthey has a machine at the elevator office Go see how it works. You cannot af ford not to have one. Union Girl Wins Honors Miss Hariet Leach, winner of the county spelling contest in the writ ten test, besides winning the first prize in the contest, also produced an excellent specimen of writing as well, and one that drew forth commenda tion among the judges. The Union school are well pleased with the ex cellent showing which was made by Miss Harriet. Will Play "Hoodoo" The Junior class of the Union schools have chosen "Hoodoo" as their class play and are at present hard at work on the preparation of the play, which will be given this spring. The exact date has not been set, but we are certain the play will be well above the average of school class plays. Keep a lookout for the date of this play Called to Council Bluffs The family of R. D. Stine, and who were accompanied by Mesdames Ta bitha Smith and Lavina Comer, went to Council Bluffs on last Sunday, be ing called there by the death of Mrs. Mary Kropp, who has made her home in Sidney, Iowa, for some time, but who had removed to Council Bluffs a short time since and who died in the Iowa town on last Friday, the fun eral being held at. Sidney, Iowa, on Monday of this week. The deceased lady was a cousin of Mesdames Stine and Comer. Lj COMBINATION Eta 0 o Modern and Old Time Music Saturday Night New Legion Building Plattsmouth, Nebr. SCHREINER'S ORCHESTRA of Nebraska City The orchestra that scored such a hit here on night of March 10th. Pat Campbell and Bill Hiner Expert Callers FREE HOT DOG SANDWICHES SERVED AT INTERMISSION! Dancers and Men Spectators 50 Cents Legionnaire Don Seiver in Charge the women of the Crusade did and get back of law enforcement reach our young women, for they are to carry on the work of tomorrow get the Inifferent women, and biuld a wall so strong that the liquor traffic will not tear it down, Fran ces E. Willard, our great leader, is the only woman in the Memorial illall of Fame. She closed with prais ing our national leaders. Mrs. Mc Cleve gave a talk urging us all to take the Union Signal. Mrs. Dysart was leader of the de partment "Bible in the Public Schools" and special music by Miss Iva Mouegey and Mrs. Louis Moue gey. Miss Laura Easter read an article on the Union Signal. The Scripture Lesson was read by the leader, Mrs. Dysart, followed by prayer by Mrs. Upton. After the meeting delicious re freshments were served and a round table discussion by Mrs. Sylvester. Some of the questions were how to keep members, . how to organize an L. T. L. and how o get Bible read ing in our schools. All greatly en joyed the meeting and glad to know Mrs. McCleve is still interested in her old home town when it comes to helping in any way and hope she brings Mrs. Sylvester down to give us another good talk sometime. Mrs. Ivan Balfour, Publicity Secre tary, Union Nebr. ' II- - , , . T ing Robb the Wyo-be-la Camp Fire group entertained their mothers at a most delicious six o'clock dinner. Appropriate to the day the coloi scheme was in green and white. The girls, not only perfectly serv ed the courses, but had also, with the assistance of their very efficient guar dian, Miss Helen Madsen, prepared and cooked the delightful repast. After the feast, the mothers were privileged to inspect a child's com plete clothing outfit, which the girls have just finished and which they are presenting to the Red Cross, thus winning a national honor. Each member of this group has re ceived her Fire-Maker's rank and is earnestly striving for the last and final rank of honor offered in Camp Fire work. As is customary during Camp Fire national birthday week, the girls at tended morning church services Sun day and in the afternoon took part part in a beautiful ceremonial coun cil lire at the Nebraska City High school- building. The young ladies comprising this group are Helen James, Dorothy and Louise Foster, Jane Robb, Ruth Mad- sen, Irene Peterson, Dorothea Kropp and Leona Giles. The mothers at tending the enjoyable events were- Mesdames James. Foster, Robb, Mad- sen, Peterson and Giles. Bapist Church Notes: Rev. J. F. Judkins, Colporter for the Bapist church in Nebraska, will be at the Bapist church in Union at 11 a. m. on April 1st. There will also be a meeting at the Bapist church on Easter morn ing, April 8th. There will be a Can tata presented by Schlichtemeier and chorus. Another Big Combination Dance at Legion Bldg.. Plattsmouth. Satur day night. Music by Schreiner's, of Neb. City, the orchestra that made such a sure-fire hit two weeks ago. Pat Campbell, the beat caller in this part of the country. 5Uc admission. Free hot dog sandwiches. See ad. HOLD FAST MEETING The March meeting of the W. V. T. U. of Union, was held at the home of Mrs. Edd Moueirev on March l'o. with Mrs. Unton. Mrs. Rihn and Mrs.' Allison as assistant hostesses. As this j was our Fast meeting each paid up, member wore a red and blue ribbon.; We were glad to have among ourj guests Mrs. McCleve and Mrs. byl vester of Omaha. Mrs. McCleve was formerly Miss Jessie Todd, and a very active member of the W. C. T. U. when she lived in Union. Mrs. Sylvester is a state worker living in western Nebraska, but was spending the winter with her son in Omaha and we all were very glad that our Union had the opportunity of a vsit from her and all greatly enjoyed her inspiring address on "How We May Hold Fast and Why." She said we should hold fast to faith in God as LOCAL NEWS Dr. Heineman, Dentist, Hotel Main Bldg., Phone 527. From Monday's Daily Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Frans of Union "were in the city today to spend a few hours looking a iter some matters of business. Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Royal of Lincoln were here Sunday visiting with Attorney Charles L. Graves, father of Mrs. Royal and with a number of the old friends. Mrs. R. E. Sheehan, of La Grange, Illinois, arrived here this morning for a visit at the home of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Smith for a short time and with the old friends. Earl Hoenshell, who is now located near Fremont in the telegraph ser vice of the Burlington, was here on Sunday to enjoy the day visiting with friends and looking after some matters of business. Mrs. Joe Beard of Duncan, Okla homa and Mr. and Mrs. McGregor of Sargeant, Nebraska, came in yester day and will enjoy a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam T. . Gil mour, south of this city. i Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Barber of Lin coln, and Mrs. Clayton Barber of Seattle, Washington, a former resi dent of this city, were here yesterday to fpend the day in that city visiting with Mr. and Mrs. William Baird. Mr. and Mrs.' Hairy Williams and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Neihart, of Elm wood, were here Sunday to spend the day visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Lunghorst and visiting with the other frieiids in this local ity. Mrs. Dora Alexander Talk-y. su preme clerk of the Woodmen Circle, with her husband, John Talley and niece. Miss Alexander of Garland. Texas, were here yesterday to spend a few hours at the home of rMs. Lena Droege, an old friend and as sociate of Mrs. Talley. Is Always Welcome When You '(Hue ! flAiil Mcnm cm $-j 95 $9 95 You can always answer the door - knocker with smiling assurance frocked in a NELLY DON. Famous for perfection of fit and finish, the Spring styles of new exclusive Prints are gaily colorful and tub fast! To fully appreciate them just Try One On! Patented Dandy Dandy Ap rons thebuttonless slip-on apron that cannot slip from the shoulder $1.00 H.M.So emxichs et Ga "The Store of Big Values" To the Farmers of Cass County, Neb.- The Farmers Mutual Fire and Live Stock In surance Company was organized 34 years ago in Cass county, for the protection of Cass county farmers. During this time we have paid our losses promptly and the rate we have charged has been pleasing to all our Policy holders If yc-.i are not a member of our company, see .;'e of our Directors or write to J. P. FALTR, Secretary, at Platts mouth, Nebr., and we will be glad to give you full information regarding rates, etc. Farmers Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Company Begin Work on System The contractors of the new Union "Water works system began work on the construction of the plant early this week. They have a large quan tity of material on the ground to be I used in the construction of the plant and expect to rush the work to com pletion as rapidly as possible, con sistent with the doing of the best of work. Campfire Girls Meet Saturday evening at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Flem- FOR Three Quarters of a Century We have been build ing the highest grade of Monuments and Markers They will stand for all time. Our guar antee means some thing. Prices now very reas onable for Spring and Summer delivery. Phone or write our representative, W. T. Richardson, at My nard, Nebr., for de signs and prices. Glenwood Granite Works GLENWOOD - - I0V7A From Tuesday's Pally Fred Rose and daughter; of Ne- Poultry Wanted! TO FARMERS Thursday, Friday and Saturday March 22, 23, 24 WILL NOT RIEIVE POULTRY AFTER 4 P. K SATURDAY Hens, per lb 22c Springs, per lb. .... 22c Stags, per lb 22c Cox, per lb .11c Leghorn:., 4c lb. less We wish to thank our many farm er friends for your splendid busi ness Wednesday. PLATTSMOUTH Poultry Dealers eeds and Plants! We have absolutely fresh Garden Seeds, Flower Seeds, Grass and Field Seeds also Onion Sets and Cabbage and Tomato Plants ready for your use. You just as well have an early garden. Get seeds and plants here. L.. UPTON, Everything in Hardware s Union, Nebraska hawka, were here Monday afternoon to look after a few business matters John Vitersnik and Joe Holly were among those going to Omaha this morning on the early Burlington train to spend a few hours. County Treasurer John E. Turner was a visitor in Omaha today where he was in attendance at the conven tion of county treasurers that was being held in that city. E. W. Rau, of near South Bend, and William Mann, of near Murdock, were here Monday for a few hours attending to some matters at the court house and visiting with friends. Gerald Fleming, who has been here visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Fleming over Sunday, departed this morning for his home in Iowa, where he is en gaged in business. Judge P. Cosgrove of Lincoln and P. Li. Hall, the well known Green wood banker, were in the city today to look after some matters of busi ness in the county court that was demanding their attention. Business -staHonery, programs u all kinds of job printing at the Jon nal office. SATURDAY March 24th I will pay Omaha prices Eggs Saturday only. Bring t send in your produce and r ceive the highest market pnej George W. Olson South 5th Street Opposite Wescotts' Plattsmoi NOTICE I am not back of the chicken ad today's paper. GEORGE W. 0LSB Fresh Garden Seed! You do not have to wait, plant some now and more later. You will enjoy the early stuff! FENCING SPECIALS Chicken and Poultry Fencing, also American Fencing for the field. See our Sol Hot Brooder Heaters. You cannot allow the young chicks to die. Ask for prices! Pocket Cuttlery and Fine Hardware JOE BANNING UNION NEBRASKA