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MONDAY. JULY 23, 192S. PLATTSMOTJTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FTVB URBOCK DEPARTMENT. ' Business called A. J. Bauer to Lin coln on last Saturday, he making the trip via Iris auto. Harry Gillespie and the -wife, of Omaha, were down to Murdock for the day and a visit with friends on last Sunday. Miss Mathilda Pappe, who is work ing at Lincoln, was a visitor with hr friend, the Misses Ilornemeier, for the week end. W. P. Meyers and the wife, of Sioux City, were spending the week end at. the home of Mrs. Meyer's par ents. A. J. Vool and wife. Charles Duell and the family were visiting in Lincoln on last Tuesday, where Mr. Buell was also looking af ter some business matters. Jess Landholm was a visitor in Omaha for the day last Wednesday, driving over to the big city to look after some business matters for the day. Mrs. LTna McHugh is assisting at the Murdock Mercantile company's store during the absence of the regu lar saleslady. Miss Viola Everett, who is on her vacation. Frank Melvin, the carpenter and builder, has been kept pretty busy erecting a new house for J. Johan son. just west of the home of this hustling truckman. Herman Kupke was threshing on last Tuesday and while the wheat v as somewhat damp on account of continued rains, the quality was good and the yield satisfactory. Albert J. Bauers and the wife were over to Plattsmouth on last Monday, called there to look after some busi ness matters as well as to visit with relatives and friends there. Miss Lueila Eikerman, who is working at Lincoln, was a visitor in Murdock and at the home of Henry Bornemeier for a portion of her vaca tion during the past week. Mary Borneraeier was looking af ter the work at the telephone ex change during the time her sister, Miss Elsa was looking after some business matters in Omaha. Mrs. George Mills has been feeling quite poorly for some time past and has been kept to her bed for the past two weeks, but is thought to be slightly improved at this time. eginning The Murdock Barber Shop will close on Tuesday and Thursday evenings of each week at 6:00 o'clock. Other evenings will remain open to accommodate our patrons! EIV2IL KUHM, Proprietor SEVENTY-ONE YEAES AGO I. P. Evans of the governor's of-i lice found an entry in old state re cords showing that Mark W. Izard, territorial governor of Nebraska foi vetoing a bill proposing to remove the state capitol from Omaha to a place called Pouglas in Lancaster ounty: "It is, I believe, universally con ceded by all who are familiar with the geography of the territory, that1 our . ipa.1 settlements for many years to come will be confined to a tract of territory not more thar. thirty or forty miles from the Mis souri river.' Recently at a territorial pioneers meeting held at Seward, C. J. Ernst of the land department of the Tur lington railroad, told a large audience ass-mbled at the celebration that when he and his father arrived at Nebraska City from Germany, about ten or fifteen years after this veto his father had told him not to buy land more than ten miles west of the Missouri river as it would be impos sible to raisp anything farther wept. CARD OF THANKS W. ti-iVt tVi t-' v n r . -: our tir."k to the dear friends and neighbors who) so kindly rendered their services in any way; for the words of sympathy; and for the many beautiful floral re membrances (at the time of the loss of our loved one.) Such acts of kind ness can never be forgotten. The Warner Family. Al! local sews is m the Journal. 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 you are not a member of our company, see one of our Directors or write to J. P. FALTER, 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 PREPARED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE JOURNAL. W. O. Gillespie and the good wife were visiting in Omaha for over Tuesday night, and returning Wed nesday, they being guests at the home of Harry Gillespie and wife. Miss Jessie Melvin disposed of her car, which 6he has been having for her own use and that of her mother to Orville Johnson, who is getting a car which has always been used with much care. Dr. and Mrs. Nevil Joyner, of Ax tell, who was a former schoolmate of Dr. Lawrence D. Lee, of Murdock, were visitors in Murdock and guests of Dr. and Mrs. Lee for the day on last Sunday. On Tuesday of last week, Mrs. Una McHugh and mother, Mrs. George Towle, of Murdock. were visiting in Alvo, with their friend, Mrs. John Murtey. they driving over for the occasion in their car. Henry A. Tool was a visitor in Murray on Tuesday of last week, where he went to look after some business matters regarding some ac cessories for the car which were not in stock when the car was pur- chased. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bauers and Mrs. Claude Twiss their daughter. and hiinbanri of Louisville, were over to Omaha on last Sunday, where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Berger, who is visiting in Omaha for the present. W. O. Schewe and son, Marion, were over to Plattsmouth on last Sat urday and also while there visited the government rifle range, where target practice is had daily by groups of the Reserve Officers, under direction of regular army sharp shooters. Miss Elsa Bornemeier, the operator at the telephone exchange, was a vis itor in Omaha for the day last Tues day, where she was having her eyes tested, and securing a pair of glasses as her eyes have been troubling her for some time past. Mrs. A. H. Ward has been rather poorly for some time past, and while she has not been able to look after the household work, she has been most ably assisted by Winifred Law ton. Mrs. Ward is, however, feeling somewhat better at this time. In order to better care for the work July 17th ORDER OF HEARING and Notice on Petition for Settle ment of Account In the County Court of Cass coun-j ty. Nebraska. : State of Nebraska, Cass county, ss. To all persons interested in the es tate of William Gilmour, deceased: On reading the petition of James Gilmour and Samuel T. Gilmour, Ad ministrators, praying a final settle ment and allowance of their account filed in this Court on the 21st day of July, 192 S, and for final settlement of said estate and for their discharge as said Administrators; It is hereby ordered that you and all persons interested in said matter may. and do, appear at the County Court to be held in and for said i county on the 3rd day of August, A. D. 1I2S at ten o'clock a. m., to show cause, if any there be, why the prayer of the petitioner should not be grant ed, and that notice of the pendency of said petition and the hearing there of be given to all persons interested in said matter by publishing a copy of this order in the Plattsmouth Jour nal, a semi-weekly newspaper printed in said county, for one week prior to said day of hearing. In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand and the seal of said Court this 21st day of July, A. D. 1928. A. H. DUXBURY. (Seal) j'23-lw County Judge. George W. Snyder departed thiF morning for Omaha where he was called to look after some matters of business and visiting with friend. for the day. on the farm and especially the heav ier portion of it, Schleuter Brothers, who operate the farm west of town, on last Friday purchased a new Hart Parr tractor of the capacity of 18-36, and which will serve them nicely. The truck driver who comes to Murdock, a Mr. Miller, when he as sayed to back his truck to the curb to do some loading at the Neitzel store, went over the top and as a conse quence, crushed the awning into the window, fracturing the glass to the extent of one hundred and seven dol lars. Miss Bernice Nickel, of near Alvo, gave a very pleasant six o'clock din ner at the home of her parents, M. J. Nickle and wife on Thursday of last week, when she had as her guests of honor Misses Mary Cather ine McHugh, Gertrude Reinke and Eula Schliefert. A most pleasant af ternoon and evening was had. Paul Stock was a visitor in Weep ing Water on last Wednesday after noon for the purpose of purchasing a new Ford truck and as he was need ing it immediately for use during the threshing season, he was rather de sirious that he be able to secure one immediately. The Ford products are in great demand and it is with dif ficulty that one can secure what they want right away. There appears elsewhere in this department a notice of the closing of ithe barber shop on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at six o'clock in order that the workmen may have an opportunity to get out a little, and which is proper, for with the long, hot days and every evening kept to the post would make it almost un bearable to the workmen. All can be accommodated nicely if they will juHt observe the hours the shop is to re main open and get in before the time to close arrives. Mr. Walker is a finished workman and most accommo dating and Mr. Kuehn is fortunate in that he has so efficient a man for the position. With Kiwanis Club Tour Miss Viola Everett, of Murdock, the obliging saleslady at the Murdock Mercantile company store, and Miss Jeanette McXamara, of Fairmont, who has been visiting with her aunt. Mrs. W. O. Gillespie, departed early last week with the Kiwanis club ex cursion party which left Shenandoah for a tour of the east and will visit Niagara Falls and many other places of interest. They will remain about a .7 .... . . . .1 , 1 . . . v 1 . - . 7 1 i-ii IC!J UHJft clliu lilt- liin ill .-uirij kil ljoy their trip. Visiting in the North The Rev. II. R. Knosp. pastor of the Evangelical church in Murdock, neenmnanipfl hv th faniilv. flenarted ! early last wee k for the north and will visit' for a time with friends ana relatives at Norfolk, as well as Ack- Mr. and Mrs. Lambert F. Foldr and litle daughter, Phyllis Ann, of Howells. Nebraska, motored down yesterday afternoon for a short visit here at the home of Mr. and Mrs William Heinrich. Mrs. Folda war formerly Miss Ileen Ceder, teacher in the Plattsmouth schools. Phone us toe news: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The State of Nebraska, Cass coun ty, ss. In the County Court. In the matter of the estate of Jo seph Skalak. deceased. To the creditors of said estate: You are hereby notified, that I will sit at the County Court room in Plattsmouth, in said county, on the 24th day of August. 192S. and on the 26th day of November, 192S. at 10 m.. of each day, to receive and examine all claims against said es tate, with a view to their adjustment and allowance. The time limited for the presentation of claims against said estate is three months from the 24th day of August, A. D. 192S. and the time limited for payment of debts is one year from said 24th day of August, 192S. Witness my hand and the seal of said County Court this 20th day of July, 1928. A. 11. DUXBURY. (Seal) j2 3-4w County Judge. ORDER OF HEARING and Notice on Petition for Settle ment of Account In the County Court of Cass coun ty, Nebraska. State of Nebraska. Cass county, ss. To all persons interested in the es tate of Mary Louise Spies, deceased: On reading the petition of L. B. Egenberger, Administrator, praying a final settlement and allowance of his account filed in this Court on the 16th day of July, 192S. and for final settlement of said estate and for his discharge as said Administrator; It is hereby ordered that you and all persons interested in said matter may, and do. appear at the County Court to be held in and for said county, on the 3rd day of August, A. D. 1928, at 10 o'clock a. m., to show cause, if any there be, why the prayer of the petitioner should not be granted, and that notice of the pendency of said petition and the hearing thereof be given to all per sons interested in said matter by publishing a copy of this order in the Plattsmouth Journal, a semi-weekly newspaper printed in said county, for one week prior to said day of hear ing. In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand and the seal of said Court, this 16th day of July. A. D. 19&. A. II. DUXBURY, Sel) j2S-lw County Judge. ley, Iowa, and will also go to Minne sota, where they will visit with rela tives of Mrs. Knosp, who make their home there. They will expect to stay for ten days or two weeks. They are driving in order that they may en joy the country as they go. Visiting Here from Northwest TVit.r.fii-kT- Thimran .nd the faniilv. who are engaged in farming near! Neligh, in the northern portion of the state, were visiting for the past week with relatives and friends in Murdock and vicinity. Theodore is a brother of Messrs E. W. and Matt Thimgan and also Mrs. Gust Gake meier. Mr. Thimgan reports crops as being excellent in that portion of the state. Uncle George Merckle Better ITncle George Merckle, who has been rather poorly for some time pafat, and was kept to his bed for a number of weeks, is reported as being much better and is thought to be on the highway to recovery. During the time he was so poorly, the daughter, Mrs. Henry Koehling, of Ord, was here assisting in his care. The condition of Mr. Merckle is such now that the necessity of a constant nurse is not necessary, and on last Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rikli took Mrs. Koehling to Lincoln to make connection with her train for Ord. rviVi-rstiup' Uirthdav On July 26th, Russell Gorthey. whoj will be just live years of ape. will be; host to his young friends, celebrating! the passing of the anniversary, and! will be having a very gay time, we; were shown an automooiie wnun is tn h this voiinE' man's verv own on that day and we are sure will make a great present and afford many happy hours at play, and which is to be a present from his parents. LAND OPENING IS PLANNED ' Washington, July 20. The open ing of approximately 83.000 acres of public land for homestead entry in Colorado. Oreeon. Idaho. Wash ington and Wyoming, was announced j today by -the interior department. The land was made available thru survey, restoration from forest with drawal. Former service men will be given a ninety-one day preference for the filing of entries after which the tracts will be open to the gen eral public. The land in Colorado 46.022 acres in Montrose county will be opened for filing Aug. 9; 17.882 acres near the towns of St. Charles and Fish Haven in Bear Lake coun ty. Idaho, Aug 20; 4.200 acres in Wallowa county. Oregon. Aug 8; 663 acres in Park county, Wyo., July 30. and 14,117 acres in Skagit county, Washington, Aug. 7. MEERY STITCHERS MEET The Merry Stitcher Sewing club! under the leadership of Miss Leola j Heil held their meeting at the home of Miss Esther Albert, near Louis-j ville. During the business meeting: they chose their demonstration team, j they selected Selma Heil and Mary Wagner. They will begin at once on their work. They chose as their yell leader j Selma Heil. After the business meet ing Mary Wagner demonstrated on making the button holes. They received their lesson books on making the kitchen aprons. At the next meeting the members are to have a sample of a button hole. The club members are to speak about two minutes on what a girl wears when she is well dressed. The clothes poin bags were finish ed and were judged. Charlotte May field received first place. Mary Wag ner. 2nd and Selma Heil 3rd. The problems are judged by the Wednesday Willing Workers who meet with the Merry Stitchers judges the Wednesdays Willing Workers problems. They will be judged again on achievement day. They will be lnal. On the meeting which is to be held on July 25th the princess ships will be judged. Misa Leola Heil will entertain the clubs. After the meeting refresh ments were served by the hostess. MILDRED HEIL. Club Reporter. HOUSEMAID SENT TO JAIL Mexico City. July 20. Persons who cypress any sentiment against the late President Obregon are being watched carefully by the police. A woman, believed to be a Housemaid, who was overheard by a policeman today to say: "Thank God, Obregon is dead," was promptly sent to jail. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The State of Nebraska, Cass coun ty, ss. In the County Court. In the matter of the estate of Thomas Wiles, Jr.. deceased. To the creditors of said estate: You are hereby notified, that I will sit at the County Court room in Plattsmouth, in said county, on Aug ust 24, 192S, and November 26, 1928, at 10 o'clock a. m., each day, to re-i ceive and examine all claims against j said estate, with a view to their ad-i justment and allowance. The time limited for the presentation of claims; agaiust said estate is three months' from the 24th day of August, A. D. ' 1D28. and the time limited for pay ment of debts is one year from said 24th day of August, 1928. Witness my hand and the seal of said County Court this 20th day of July, 192S. A. H. DUXBURY. (Seal) j23-4w County Judge. A Motor Car of Unusual "7OU will appreciate the beauty, comfort i and quick response of the 614 as unusual in a car so moderately priced. We will gladly place one of these cars (with four speeds forward standard gear shift) at your disposal Five chassis sixes and eights prices ranging from $860 to $2485. Illustrated is Model 614, 5- passenger Sedan, with 4 epeed transmission. All prices o. b. Detroit. Main Street, between M-I-M-I-I-I-M-I-I-M-M-I- MAKLEY NEWS ITEMS Fred Flaischman and the family were enjoying the day last Sunday at the home of Alex Miller, southeast of El m wood. Joseph Wolpert has been somewhat busy during the past week hiving bees, and lias now some twenty stands of bees' besides what he has sold. Floyd Jenkins, of Havelock, was a visitor in Manley for a number of days last week, coming to spend the tine with his mother, Mrs. Alice Jenkins. Anton Auerswald. the blacksmith, was building a new road harrow for the county, and was being assisted in the heavier work by John Gruber last week. John Gruber and wife were over to Louisville last week, where Mrs. Gruber went to have some dental work dene as some of her. teeth were giving much trouble. Miss Anna Earhardt was a visitor at home for a number of days last week from her home in Omaha and enjoyed the. stay here very much and the visit with the mother. Harry Thimgan and the family were enjoying a visit during the past week at Clay Center, where they re sided for some time before coming to make their home in Manley. Workmen were in Manley during the past week, rebuilding the elec tric light poles and wiring and mak ing some changes for the better ser vice to the people of Manley. John Campbell, of Murray, was a visitor in Manley last Wednesday, while on his way to Weeping Water, he having come with the Journal man and went on to Weeping Water with Joseph Miller. Messrs and Mesdames Wm. P.org and M. R. Greko, all of Omaha. were visiting for the day last Sunday at Manley, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Bergman, and to appropri ately celebrate the day, they all went to the country and enjoyed a picnic dinner. Mike Honor, while attempting to start a gas engine which he uses for the pumping of water at the home west of Manley, had the misfortune to get very badly bruised on one leg when the engine kicked striking him and putting him out of commission for a time. Wm. Irland. well known to many of the people in and about Manley. and who in former years taught school here and in the surrounding country years ago, and whom it will be remembered, was injured at Tal mage some time since by the sliding of a pile of lumber on him, died early last week. Adolph Steinkamp has been laying off from work in the county for the firm with which he is engaged, and has" been assisting ;,in " the harvest with the boys' on the-farm, which is about concluded at this time, and ex pects to get out to work with the farm remedies again about the first of August. The town of Manley was sure cele t"stiig last Jcudsy eviiiiisr vlifcii they went to Omaha, as the guests of King Ak-Sar-Ben, lor there were but bAAAAM Fred G. Ahrens, Manager 4th and 5 th Plattsmouth, Nebraska. a bare half dozen left, among whom! were Fred Flaischman, Aug Kreck-; (low. Adolph Steinkamp. George Coon and Uncle George Srhaffer. who were all so busy that they could not get away, but they sure wanted to just the same. 1 Looks Much Ectter Since the changes made in the Me morial church of Manley and the painting of the same, which was done by the people of the town and vicinity, the building is looking much the better. A. H. Humble to Omaha Alexander H. Humble, the agent for many years past for the Missouri Pacific in Manley departed late last iweek for Omaha, where he has ac cepted a position with the company, in their general officers, and the posi tion was filled here by the instal lation of Mr. Walker, who worked here a few days during a temporary absence of Mr. Humble, ar.d who has '. been located at Verdon for some time j past. Mr. Walker comes well recom i mended and a very capable and obliging gentleman and well fitted for the place. General Black- ithing SEI! Shovel and L?.y Sharpening! All kinds of Plow Work. We are here to serve the farmers with any work they want. No job too large or too small! You Must be Satisfied Antone Auerswald The Manley Blacksmith ENJOY FINE MEETING "Wednesday's Willing Workers" sewing club met at the home of Miss 'Esther Albert, near Louisville. Wed nesday, July isth. A short business meeting was held, during which time we chose our yell leader, Catherine Meisinger being se lected. The demonstration team to repre sent the club at the Cass county fair was also chosen. Marie Speck and Florence Shogren will represent the club at the fair and will demonstrate the making of a princess slip. At this meeting we judged our clothespin bags. Ellen Kelly received first place; Edna Meierdierks second and Carrie Zimmerman third. The club members are now work ing on the princess slips and are hav ing great success as well as pleas ure. After the meeting a delicious luncheon was served by Miss Esther Albert, our leader. We had two visitors at our meet ing. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 25th, at the home of Hie, LoIa Heil. FLORENCE SHOGREN. Keportfcr. P Merit GAAAAM Opposite Court House Q MUSSOLINI 0BDEES CREW OF WEECKXD ITALIA BACK HOME Rome. July 19. All the rescued members of the Italia will return to Italy immediately to conframity with instructions from Premier Mus solini. The premier has given orders to all the members of the expedition to refrain from all messages, de clarations and interviews. The base ship Citta di Milano will transport the rescued men to Narvik, Norway, and will then return to Kings Bay to aid in further search for the six men carried off in the bag of the Itlaia. Journal Want Ads trine results. Specials This Week cf Christ Furniture Co. 16 Congoleum Sandura and Felt Base Room Size Rugs, going at $4.Sf5 t r $6.ft5. Small Axminstcr:;, to $4.05. These rugs have only been used a few days to demonstrate Fur niture on our store floor and are ju.-it like new. Strictly a Cash sale; also good used furniture as follows: Einlit full size Simmons beds a:id two ::-3 jsize beds. $n.r0 each: ten Dressers. !?y to 512. ."0; four slightly used Mat ! tresses, best of shape. to ?4.;.0; j IVd Springs. $2. to $4.75; two chests !of drawers. $" each: three Commode , j2.Ti and $; two Kitchen Cupboards. Uf and ?7.50 each; Kitchen Cabinet, !?r; one -pieee oak Dining Iloo:u jSuiu. onsisting of C0-inch quarter i sawed oak buffet like new. cost JC5. goes for $27.50; one IS-inch oak. .Table. $15: six oak dining room (('naiis. ?i.5o each; twenty other usei i chairs in good condition, 75c to ?1.1T .each; ton Rockers, $2 to $7.50; Li ibrary Tables. $4 io 12 each; good 'jOak Duofold, $19.50; eicht good Di ti ling room Tables, ?5 to 110; drop laf and kitchen tables, f2 to ?5; j three Oil Stoves. 3 and 4-burner. just lute new, :t.o ana $iz.;o; rour Ovens. ?2 to $3; one white porcelain I finish Direc t Ac tion gas range, us-1 lonly a short time, $20; three other 'gas ranges, $5 to 7.50; gas ijlat". $2.50: six cook stoves and ranges. $', to $25; one power washer. 17.50; one hand power washer. $7.50; one good f'xl2 rug. $10; one 12x14 rug, $7.50; one frond FVonr.mv l ino- rroam c- 1 jr?tor. $10. Also many other articles inot mentioned. Every week there are (numerous exchanges of furniture by ! poopie who come and go, and the i sacrifice made by them is your gain. Come while the goods last. NOTE We take in used Furniture as part pay on new. Call or write us what you have. Free transportation with us to the wholesale house for anything in the big July and August sales. SEE THESE GOODS AT Christ Furniture Co, 118-122 South 6th Street Telephone No. 645 PLAIIiiHOUIH - NEEEASXA