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PLATTfiaourn sem- weekly jouenal fags rm MONDAY, SEPT. 24, 1928. Arrange for Your Farm Loans 00 w -FOR- Spring Closing Searl S. Davis Fern Ltau Imoestnents MAKING GOOD PROGRESS From Thursday's Daily Voluntary workers have been making- great progress with the work of rebuilding: the stage, redecorating the entranceway and other improvements on the interior of the Legion com munity building. The back part of the stage is built in and serves as an orchestra platform for dances, while on special occasions when a full stage is desired, portable sections can be moved into place. The permanent platform portion is entirely canopied over with compo board that will be painted in harmonizing colors and serve to carry the sound to the fur therest parts of the assembly hall. Promotion Manager Holly is also ar ranging to make an electrically op erated sign that will flash the differ ent dances to- be played and thus give the crowd opportunity of knowing before the music starts whether "the next one" is going to be a waltz or what not. Last night the painting of one of the entranceway walls was completed and that will be finished tonight. It is planned to have all the work finished up in time for the anniver sary opening dance of the Fall sea son next Wednesday night, when Wil lis Burnham and his recording orches tra will be here. For the two other feature mid-week dances prior to the holding of the annual Harvest Festi val, the Royal Knights, of Sioux City, are booked- for the night of October 10th, and Simonech's well known or chestra of Dodge, Nebr., will be here on October 24th. For the Saturday night ' combina tion modern and old time dances, the Legion has secured "The Four Horse men," who will make their initial appearance here Saturday night. Some great entertainment is plan ned for the Fall and Winter season by the Legion boys, who are hustling to pay off indebtedness on their build ing and lay up a fund for its com pletion, among them appearance of a number of well known radio enter tainers, vaudeville acts, etc. HOUSE DESTROYED BY TWISTER A. A. Barden motored to Dakota City, on last Saturday to. look arter his farm interests at that place. The twister that passed thru that sectior of the country last Thursday des troyed one of the houses on his land there. Great deal of damage wa done in and near that place. He says that hundreds of cars were com ing in Sunday to see what the storm had wrought.. . Along the road near his place he stated that some 400 head of cattle wre being driven out from Sioux City to a large farm and many cars had to drive into farm driveways so the cattle could pass Elmwood Leader Echo. Just a few of the Cass county maps calling cards to sale catalogs, left. While they last, 50c each. You can't years out on and coat r o ' y 1 H t 4P VCy l! Thomas Murray Guilty is Verdict of Otoe Co. Jury Verdict Rendered This Morning at Nebr. Cityrind Defendant Guilty on Three Counts From Friday Dally Thomas Murray, former Dunbar banker, whose trial on charges of forgery has covered several days at Nebraska City, was found guilty this morning by the jury impanneled to try the case, the verdict being guilty on all three of the counts. The defendant was charged with having forged the name of Henry Kasbohm to notes in the bank at Dun bar, of which Mr. Murray was presi dent for many years and which bank was closed on the disappearance of Mr. Murray two years ago. The case has attracted much at tention and the state and defense each battled in the contention that the signature was or was not writ ten by the former bank president on the notes which were revealed ir the note case of the defunct bank Mr. Kasbohm testified that he had not signed the notes which the de fendant was charged with having forged with the name of his friend Kasbohm. The testimony of handwriting ex perts disagreed on the writing as tc whether or not it was that of Mur ray. The case was heard before Judge James T. Begley with George H Heinke, Otoe county attorney and Charles Matson of Lincoln as the states representatives in the case and Eugene O'Sullivan, celebrated Ne braska criminal lawyer as the chief defence attorney. The case was carried last evening into a night session and was followed by the charging of the Jury and their verdict at a late hour this morning During the trial Mr. Murray had expressed his confidence of being ac quitted of the crime charged against him. Attorney O'Sullivan made a strong plea for the acquittal of his client in his closing statement to the jury and which moved the greatly aged de fendant, known for more than forty years In Otoe county as "Happy-go-Lucky Tom" Murray. GEORGE METCALF HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT George Metcalf was rushed to an Omaha hospital late Sunday night after having been run over by an automobile, driven by Louis Bick ford. earlier in the evening. It was found that he had sufTered severe cuts above one eye, slight internal injuries and a badly -hurt foot. - Re ports from the hospital Tuesday In dicated that the skull was not frac tured and that the internal injuries were not as serious as at first be lieved. The accident occurred just after dark, when George and his mother, Mrs. Jane Metcalf, were on their way to the home of Mrs. Lula Russell for a short visit. It seems that as they were crossing the road George in going behind a passing car, stepped in front of the car driven by Louis Bickford. thus making the accident unavoidable and accidental. Later in the evening he was taken to Omaha by his brother-in-law, Amos Cappen and wife, where he is receiving the best of care and treat ment. Reports from the hospital in dicate that he is getting along nice ly, and unless adversities arise, he is expected to recover soon. Weep ing Water Republican. TWO KILLED WEEN TRAIN HITS TRUCE Kenesaw, Neb., Sept. 19. Twc men were killed this morning when a Burlington train struck a truck in which they were hauling hay at a crossing three and one half milet east of Kenesaw. The victims were J. L. Shaney felt, 35, farmer living west of Hast ings; and a man named Beaucamp. about 65-years-old, employed on r dairy farm west of Hastings. Both were in the cab of the truck and evidently failed to see the train. Coat The all 'round Coat! can t wrinkle Knit-tex you wear it out in two or three you'll wear it ten months of twelve, because it's warm cold days, light on mild days dry on drizzly days. Isn't a of this caliber worth Double Wedding at Kruse Home at Weeping Water Daughters of Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Kruse Harries on Sunday to L. M. Merrick and E. C. Day The home of Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Kruse was the scene of a lovely dou ble wedding, Sunday, September 16, 1928, at 4:30 o'clock when their two daughters, Anne-Marie and Kather ine Lenore, were given in marriage to Leon Moore Merrick, of Osceola Neb., and Eugene Cowles Day of Weeping Water. Separate, single-ring ceremonies in which Rev. Riley of Columbus Neb., officiated ( were used to join the lives and hearts of Anne-Marie and Leon Moore Merrick, and, Kath erine Lenore Kruse and Eugene Cow les Day. An improvised altar of i ferns, Asters, Goldenrod, Zennias, and ; lighted yellow candles in wall sconces, formed the setting for the ceremonies. Preceded by the minis ter, who took his place in the center of the altar of flowers and ferns, the bridal party entered the living room to the soft strains of the "Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin, played by Mrs. Carl Day. Little Miss Jane Beverly Frahm. as flower girl, was charmingly costumed in pink, anc" carrying a basket of Ophelia roses entered first, followed by the grooms garbed in blue suits, and the brides leaning on the arm of their father stunningly gowned in dark blue geor gette going-away costumes, and wear ing corsages of Ophelio roses. Richard Merrick, brother of Leon Merrick the groom, sang, "O Promise Me, and "Because," accompanied by Mrs F. C. Banks of Dorchester, Nebraska. Only the immediate families, of whom there were twenty-eight, were present at the wedding. Following the ceremonies, refresh ments were served, consisting of ice cream, molded in miniature Cowei baskets of yellow and white, in di vidual white cakes, topped with yel- loy roses, mints, nuts and punch. Mrs. Oscar Anderson was in charge" cf the kitchen. Miss Freda Baker the ' punch bowl, Mrs. Carl Frahm and Mrs. Alvln Merrick, the dining room and little Miss Ruth Frahm assisted them In serving mints and nuts. Out of town guests at the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Merrick Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Merrick. Richard Merrick, Marvel Merrick, Mr. anf Mrs. Carl Frahm and daughters, all of Osceola, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bankr of Dorchester, Mrs. Mary Frahm", of Elkhorn, and Mr. and Mrs. Jamer Rhodes of Frankfort, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Day of Weeping Wa ter, also attended. After receiving the congratulations and best wishes of all present, Mr. and Mrs. Merrick departed for Omaha Neb., to spend a short time before going to Osceola, where they went immediately to their new home which was in readiness for them. Mr. and Mrs. Day departed for Kansar City, Mo., to spend a few days before returning to Weeping Water to make their home on the farm, where a newly built home will soon be ready for their occupancy. Both of the brides, as well as Mr. Day are well known in this vicinity, where they have lived for so many years, and where the latter, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Day, was born and reared to manhood. Miss Anne-Marie Kruse, now Mrs. Merrick, was born at Millard, Neb., and after coming with her parents to Weeping Water, about ten years ago, gradu ated from our high school, and later attended Drake University at Der Moines, Iowa, for some time. Mrs Day, formerly Miss Lenore Kruse, war born at Sutherland. Neb., graduated from the Weeping Water high school and also attended Drake University For the past six years she has been engaged in the teaching profession having been employed in our owr schools, as instructor in the second1 grade during the entire period. Mrs Merrick also taught in the Weeping Water school for five years, and for past three years has taught at Osce ola, Neb., where she became acquain- ed with Mr. Merrick, who at present is a cashier in the bank at that place. Mr. Merrick Is a graduate of Wesleyan University, and is said tr be held in high respect and esteem by the people of his home town. Mr. Day attended the University of Ne braska for a period of several months Weeping Water Republican. EIGHT HUE GROVE P. T. A. The Parent-Teachers association of Eight Mile Grove held a very pleas ant meeting at the school house and which was attended fcy a large num ber of the members and patrons of the school, the meeting being held at the close of the regular school period last Friday afternoon. There was a short business session held In which the matter of play ground equipment was discussed by the association, Ihey planning to as sist In the school activities in various ways. The program was unusually pleas ant, consisting of a musical duet and a vocal quartet that was much en joyed as was the readings on char acter, followed by discussions which were interesting as well as instruc tive. " The refreshment committee served a fine lunch of cake and coffee at the close of the evening. We liare a fall stock of rough Cy press Cribbing, 6 and 12-incb, and Cedar Pole. If you are going to build a: new crib or repair the old ne, it will pay you to see us. We deliver anywhere. Cloidt Lumber & Coal Co., Plattsmouth, Nebr. Phone us the news. No. 6. Four Driving with four speeds forward, you have two high speeds instead of one. The gear shift is standard you start in second, advance to third, and then to fourth. First is a reserve .speed, instantly avail able, but seldom used. Four speeds for ward give a new thrill to motoring which we invite you to enjoy. fiAAAAM Wedding of . a Cass County Girl in South Miss Ellen Marie Douglas, of Elm wood Married to Dr. T. A. Pitts, Columbia, S. C. Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Ellen Marie Douglas, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Douglas, of Elmwood. Nebr., to Dr. Thomas A. Pitts, son of Dr. S. M. Pitts, of Saluda, South Carolina. The marriage took place at the home of the groom's sister and hus band. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Blake, of Greenwood, South Carolina, on the evening of Friday, Sept. 7. 1928. The bride is an attractive young woman and has spent most of her life in Elmwood, where she has a wide circle of friends. She is a graduate of the Nebraska Wesleyan university, where she was a member of Delta Phi Sorority and a number of honorary societies. She has also taken some work at the state uni versity. Dr. Pitts is a graduate of the medical college of the state of South Carolina and has charge of the X ray department in the Baptist hos pital of Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. and Mrs. Pitts are expected to arrive in Elmwood the latter part of the week to visit at the home of Mrs. Pitts parents. Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Douglas. On Saturday evening, Dr. and Mrs. Douglas will keep open house from 6:00 to 10:00 o'clock, at which time all friends of the family are cordial ly invited to call. On Sunday, Dr. and " Mrs. Douglas will entertain the Immediate relatives at dinner at the Cornhusker hotel in -I-H-I-I-I-I-M ;-I-I-I-M-I- J Thomas Walling Company Abstracts of Title a 4 Phone 324 " - Plattsmouth t l..M.'M.'M"l"M":M"I"H' t Speeds Forwarc Fred G. Ahrens, Manager O. K. Garage. Phone 120 Washington Avenue Plattsmouth, Lincoln, after which they will spend the afternoon informally at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Gustin, 1430 B street. Dr. Pitts will leave for Kansas City on Monday, where he will at tend a medical convention. Mrs. Pitts will remain for a longer visit. They will be all home in Columbia, South Carolina. Elmwood Leader Echo. CEEAMERY BEINGS RETUENS The success of the Newman Grove co-operative creamery, one . of the small plants in this state, is told in the last issue of the Newman Grove Reporter, which carries also a fine picture of the plant that has been in operation for the past year. This is of especial interest in thif community where the Farmen Creamery and Produce Co., will soor open their new plant and that the home plant here will be made ar equally paying investment for the splendid group of framers that arc operating the plant. The following from the Reporter tells of the success of the Newman Grove plant: The Newman Grove Co-Ope rati vc Creamery was opened on October 1 1927. It was built through the co operation of farmers and buslnes.' men of this community taking stock in the amount of $100 each. During the-first 11 months of its existence it has produced 220,000 pounds of butter. The proceeds of this buttei together with the earnings of ttu poultry department which cleared foi the association in the same tinu $13,000 has paid all expenses of oper ation including 8 per cent interes' to the stockholders and turned bac to its patrons, regardless of whethei they were stockholders, the sum of $5,800. This was the substance of the re port made to the annual meeting of the stockholders held Monday after noon by J. H. Bolin of the Commer cial Audit Company of Omaha aftei he had audited the books of the com pany. Mr. Bolin who has audited the books .of a number of co-operativf companies stated that he was sur prised at the volume of business the creamery has done and that the ex penses had been kept lower consider ing the volume of business done than Two High Speeds Standard Gear Shift Five cthlsism sixes and eights prices rang ing from $860 to $2485. Car illustrated is Model 619, four-passenger Coupe, with 4 -speed transmission (standard gear shift). $1575. All prices o. b. Detroit. I Nebraska. other similar concerns that he had audited. During the past year the new creamery has always paid the highest market price for cream and besides turning back the profits to customen the new institution has by its exom ple compelled the representatives of other old line creameries located here to do the same thing. It is estimated that over $2,000 has been turned back to the patrons cf these othe creameries during this same time This would equal almost $8,000 that has been actually handled to the farmers in this vicinity during the past 11 months as a result of the new creamery. WILL CELEB BATE THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING SOON "Wm. Coatman and the good wife were united in marriage Just fifty years ago on the 27th of September and have resided in and near Alvo and Weeping "Water for nearly half a century, being formerly engaged In farming south of Alvo, but for a number of years residing in Weeping Water, after having retired from ac tive work. They will hold open house on Thursday at their home in Weeping Water from the hours of 3 to 5 in the afternoon and again in the even ing from 8 to 10, when they will greet their friends with whom they have lived and worked for the better ment of the community in which they reside. ' The occasion is the expression of the pleasure which they have deriv-i ed from living with their mends oi the fifty years, which is just com pleting. They request that no one bring presents just yourselves and your good wilL This thy count the best. EZPLOEEE WINS AID FOE ARMENIAN HOME Geneva, Sept. 19. Fred Nansen noted explorer, who has long been an active worker in behalf of world war refugees, won his first victory today in favor of an Armenian national home. He carried a grant of fundi by the league to cover the adminis trative costs for settlement of Arm enian refugees in Erivan. .1 u- OSITA-O DE. WOEK COMMENTS Boston, Mass., Sept. 20. 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