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THURSDAY. APRIL 19. 1928. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FIVE EDM(S(S Modern and Old Time Music Saturday Night New Legion Building Plattsmouth, Nebr. Barnyard Twins Radio Orchestra Pat Campbell and Bill Hiner Expert Callers FREE EOT DOG SANDWICHES SERVED AT INTERMISSION! Dancers and Men Spectators 50 Cents .y?., 1 SHIPS CAR OF EGGS Sketch of Life of Mrs. Martha Murray Long Time Resident of This Conv munity Mourned by Large Cir cle of Warm Friends. From Wednesday's Daily The firm of H. M. Soennichsen yes terday loaded out a car of eggsjthat will be sent to the eastern market and give the residents of the great cities the opportunity of enjoying fomc of the real hen fruit from the fertile farms of Cass county. This large business house have a great volume of country trade and receive these eggs in the course of their regu lar channels of business, they are then shipped to the eastern markets to supply the demand that comes for the good fresh eggs of the Nebraska farm. All local news is m tne Journal. Martha J. McClelland was born in Fredericksburg, Wayne county, Ohio, Januarv 31, 1845. and died April 3. 102S. at the age of 83 years. 3 months and 3 days. She was united in marriage with Samuel Murray. March 2Sth. 1866. To this union were born three daugh ters. Mrs. Margret Morgan, who died 13 years ago; Mrs. Bert Reed, of Plattsmouth. and Mrs. Maud Bird Waltz of Fort Morgan, Colorado. Jtlr. and Mrs. Murray were pioneers of Nebraska, coming here from Ohio. Thov united with the Christian church at Grand View 40 years ago during the ministry of Cyrus Alton. On moving to Elmwood their mem bership was transferred and still re mains. Mr. Murray died two years ago in Elmwood. Mrs. Murray suffered an illness of three months' duration. A stroke of paralysis four weeks ago marked a period of growing weakness till her Master called her home. She was a patient sufferer, always cheerful and kind. Everything was done for her that medical aid and loving hands could minister. She leaves to mourn her departure two daughters, Mrs. Bert Reed, of Plattsmouth. and Mrs. Maud Bird Waltz, of Fort Morgan, Colorado; al so one sister. Mrs. Susan Stucker, of Cameron. Missouri; two brothers. Jo seph McClelland of Los Gatos, Cali fornia, and Charles McC lellancl, or Holmesville. Ohio; seven grandchild ren, four great-grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church of Elmwood on Sunday. April Sth. Rev. P. G. Den nis, of Lincoln, had charge of the service. The Rev. George Clark as sisted. The music was furnished by a quartette composed of Miss Verna Ward, Mrs. Milt Keedy, Mrs. Ralph Creamer and Miss Ada McFall. Mrs. Garnet of Plattsmouth sang very beautifully the solo "Face to Face." Dearest Mother, thous hast left us And our loss we deeply feel; But we trust that we will meet you Far beyond the veil of tears. Mother you have left us lonely In this world of toil and tear But we trust thy gentle spirit Always will be hovering near. Card of Thanks We wish to take this means of ex pressing our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for the beau tiful flowers, the many kind words of sympathy and help given us dur ing the sorrow and loss of our dear mother. Mrs. Bert Reed and Mrs Maud Bird Waltz. Notice to Taxpayers All persons knowing themselves in debted to Cass county for personal taxes are requested to call and set tle with the county treasurer or coun ty sheriff, on or before Friday, April 27th, as after that date levies will be made on property of the persons delinquent. BERT REED, Sheriff of Cass County, al6-2d-3w Nebraska. B. A. McELWAIN SINKING From Tuesday's TJally The reports this afternoon from the Lord Lister hospital at Omaha are to the effect that B. A. McElwain of this city, who was taken there Sunday in very serious condition is continuing to sink and that no one is permitted to see him as he is failing very rapidly. The sister, Mrs. J. W. Dutton of Kansas City, reached the hospital today to be with the brother in his last hours. Republican Delegates to County Meet Names Written in On the Ballot Are Canvassed and List of Elected Delegates Prepared. From Tuesday's Dally The canvassing board that has charge of making the canvass of the primary vote cast at the election on April 10th, has completed its task and prepared a list of the delegates to the county convention. The democratic candidates were printed on the ballot, but the republican dele gates were written in and the result ihas awaited the work of the can vassing board to determine, ine ioi- lowing nave neen eietien as ine aeie gates to the republican convention: Tipton Precinct H. K. Frantz, J. A. Gardner, R. C. Wenzel, A. H. Seikman, John Adams A. M. Longman, George Obeiie. Greenwood Precinct H. L. Bornemeier, Carl Ganz, A, Stroemer, T. M. McKinnon, Charles Godbey. Salt Creek Precinct John Mefford, Florence Armstrong, W. E. Hand, Watson Howard, John Sculing. Stove Creek Precinct L. A. Tyson, B. I. Clements. G. G. Douglas, Elmer Boyhs, Willard Clapp, J. P. Cobb, Mrs. G. G. Doug las, W. L. McLennon, John G. Stark, J. B. Goodridge. Elmwood Precinct H. R. Schmidt, F. Stack. Fred Buell, Charles Long. II. A. Tool, W. J. Weddell, Albert Pool. South JJend Precinct. II. P. Long, Fred Weaver, Marvin Bushnell. Weeping Water Precinct John Ward, Theo. Davis. L. A. Hay, Walter Wiseman. Center Precinct Herman Dall. George Coon, R. C. Wiles, August Oehlreking. Louisville Precinct C. G. Mayfield, C. E. Noyes, L. J. N. E. Mayfield. George Bramer, M. Drake, Ralph Larson, Mrs. C. Noyes, Mrs. William Cleghorn. Avoca Precinct B. Wolph, L. J. Marquardt. E. II . Norris, Ray Norris, Orlando Tefft. Mt. Pleasant Precinct -F. D. Philpot, Wilson Gilmore, Cy rus Livingston. Eight Mile Grove Precinct William Schneider, Ray Mayfield, Henry Albert. Nehawka Precinct F. P. Sheldon. R. C. Pollard, C. E. 'Heebner, E. M. Pollard, J. M. Palmer, J. H . Steffens. Liberty Precinct J. D. Bramblett, F. H. McCarthy, Paul Swan. A. L. Becker. Ivan Bal four, Mont Robb. James Niday. I West Rock Bluff 0. A. Davis, W. G. Boedeker, George Lloyd, Nich Frederich, George Ray, Mrs. Wm. Sporer. East Rock Bluff Arthur Sullivan, Claude Hutchi son. Plattsmouth Precinct. R. O. Cole. W. T. Richardson, B. W. Livingston, Myron Wiles, A. A. Wetenkamp. Weeping Water First George Morey, Mrs. George Morev, Dr. M. l Thomas. J. L. Wiles, L. P. Woolcott. Mrs. L. P. Woolcott. Weeping Water Second E. B. Taylor, T. L. Davis, II. A. Crozier, E. F. Marshall, George Olive. Plattsmouth First H. A. Schneider, Searl S. Davis, William Schmidtmann, Jr., Minnie Guthmann, L. L. McCarty. Plattsmouth Second John L. Tidball, Jr., Frank A. Cloidt. Gladys Groff, J. H. McMaken, N. K. Peoples, George R. Sayles. Plattsmouth Third 1. J. Hall. John F. Wolff, A. H. Duxbury, William Highfield. C. A. Rawls, E. H. Wescott. C. C. Wescott. Plattsmouth Fourth George L. Farley, R. B. Hayes, Mollie Gobelman, E. J. Weyrich. Plattsmouth Fifth A. H. Dueksberry. Golden Rod Club Studies Famous Folks 'Nebraska" Is the Theme of the Meet ing of Live and Active Mynard Ladies Organization. "Arcadia" Convalescence and ma ternity Home. Choice of doctors. Phone 193-W. Box 114. m8-tfw Journal Want Ads bring results. The Goldcnrod Study Club of My nard was most pleasantly entertained, last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Everett Spangler, near Mur ray, with Mrs Virgil Perry and Mrs. Margaret Todd, assisting. Mrs. Sherman Cole, president, pre sided over the short business meeting which was brought to a close by the singing of "Nebraska, My Native Land," with Mrs. Olga Wiles, accom panist. Of the study topic "The Nams uf Nebraska Places, and of the Hall of Achievement," Mrs. Gertrude Barn ard was leader. Circulars were passed and extracts read by the club mem bers, after which Mrs. Barnard gave a splendid paper on the "Origin and Traditions of Names of our Nebraska Towns." Among these were the names of Plattsmouth, Cedar Creek, Louisville, Weeping Water, Nehaw ka, Union, Murray and Mynard, some of which are of Indian origin. In the absence of the assistant leaders, Mrs. Delia Wooders and Mrs. Clara Smith, the program was con tinued by Mrs. Barnard. She gave a very interesting talk on "Our Hall of Achievement." In this sketch some of the honoied names were: J. Ster ling Morton. Isaac Pollard, John G. Niehardt. Willa S. Cather, Chas. G. Dawes, Gen. John J. Pershing and William Jennings Bryan. Besides the large attendance of club ladies, there were many visitors present to enjoy this happy occasion which was brought to a close by the serving of dainty refreshments by the hostesses. Lfil n,.,. !)!.A,. - 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 - - IOWA CONTINUES ABOUT THE SAME BUFF LEGHORN EGGS for hatching. $3.00 per hundred. Mrs. F. C. Riester, Manley, Neb. Call Louisville phone 1922. a9-6sw All the news in the Journal. From Wednesday's Daily B. A. McElwain of this city who is in very critical condition at the Lord Lister hospital at Omaha, con tinues to be in very serious shape and his general condition gives but little hope of his recovery. The rapid failing of the health of Mr. McEl wain has brought a great regret from the many friends here in thin com munity, where he has spent his lifetime. 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