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PS53 TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEHI - WEEKLY JOTONAL Nehawka Department! Prepared in the Interests of th People of Nehawka and Sarrouodinar Vicinity Especially for the Journal Readers. Stock Hauling! We are prepared with two Trucks to care for all your wants. We will continue the Dray Service in Nehawka also. Prompt attention to all calls Phone your wants. CHRISWEISSER SHUMAKER Transfer Co. XT 1 1 nenawiia An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wessell has been quite ill with pneumonia, but at this time is reported as being slightly better. Walter Wunderlich of the Ne-j parts for the completion or. tne new hawka bank was over to Weeping ' garage which is fast assuming a corn Water on last Tuesday morning j pleted form. This business house, where he was called to look after when completed, will make a very some business. ! fine place for Clarence to do busi- Three of the little ones of Rev. jness in. and Mrs. II. D. Knoblock are report- A letter from Henry Wessell and ed as being sick with pneumonia. ! wife, who are visiting at this time They, however, are getting the best ! in California and who have spent of care and medical attention and are doing nicely. Albert Wolfe, who is employed at the Brendel barber shop at Murray, was a visitor at home for the week end last week, remaining for the funeral of the late Morris Follard, j March 1st. which occurred on last Monday. A large number of the many James M. Palmer and M. G. Kime ' friends of Morris Tollard were over were at Nebraska City on last Tues- on last Monday in attendance at the day afternoon and visited while there funeral of that excellent gentleman, with Mr. E. A. Kirkpatrick, who is! They came to pay their last tribute convalescing at the hospital since j of respect to the memory of one his operation there early this week, iwhom they had loved and desired to Mrs. C. W. Snyder who has been 'honor for the quiet, upright life at the hospital at Nebraska City is i which he had lived, and the many still at the institution and showing J good acts which he had done, improvement and her friends are George Hanson left his car stand hoping that she may soon be able tojing near the hospital at Omaha last return to her home here well again, i R. C. Pollard and wife were visit ing with friends in Lincoln on last Sunday and this just following the drifting of the snow made the road very bad to travel, and had much hard work to get through the drifts. Peter Opp who has been making his home in Omaha for some time past, came to Union to attend the On last Friday Messers Glen White funeral of his brother, Jacob Opp, and ; man and R. D. Taylor were over to also came on to Nehawka where he Avoca, Iowa, where they went to take will visit for a time at the home of, his son. John Opp. I'ncle Joseph Shrader residing northwest of Nehawka is still eon - 'fined to his - bed."-and' while every-" thing is being done in the way of very bad. Tfcey however got thru good nursing and medical attention, j all right, making the delivery in he does not seem to show the im-,good condition. provement desired. George Hanson was a visitor in Mrs. A. B. Taylor who is spend-'Omaha on last Tuesday and visited ing the winter with her sister, Mrs. (while there James J. Pollard, who Z. W. Shrader. and who has been j was able to be placed in a chair and very sick for some time past is re-(wheeled out in the visitors room, and ported as being somewhat improved is now feeling some better, which is and hopes are entertained of her con- good news for his many friends in tinned improvement. Nehawka. Mrs. Pollard is well on the A. R. Dowler of the Dowler Bio- way to good health again and was thers of Weeping Water, and deal- able to leave the hospital and is at t is in the celebrated Chevrolet cars 'the home of some friends in Omaha, and trucks was in Nehawka on last! Nelson Berger is having quite a Tuesday afternoon, looking after, bit of grief with one of his wrists business in their line and meeting, on account of an infection which ap their many friends here. jpeared about a week since, but as he . The pall bearers who bore the re- has taken heroic action with the mains of the late Morris Pollard at ! member it is showing considerable the funeral and burial were Mpbrpis . improvement. He was at Omaha on Frank P. Sheldon. Raymond C. Pol-l-ii d. Henry M. Pollard. Hall Pol lard and Orin Pollard, all relatives of the one who had passed. The quartette who rendered mu sic at the funeral of the late Morris V Pollard, consister of D. R. Frans. a::l Wm. Reynolds of Union; and Albert Anderson and Paul Sehlicte meier of Nehawka. They sang as members of the Masonic lodge of which the deceased was also a mem ber. Reports from the hospital where Mrs. Henry Ross is receiving treat - hient since her having undergone an operation for the removal of pus from her lungs, is that she is making We have for sale a limited amount of 1st preferred io of the Plattsmouth Bridge Co. If interested see H. A. SCHNEIDER or good progress towards recovery and the hopes are entertained that ehe will in a short time be bale to re turn to her home. Harry Knabe received his sow De fender Lass, which he has at Brook lyn, Iowa, back on last Tuesday even ing. This sow was on exhibition at that place, and is one of the most wonderful of breeding sows. She held the grand champion award for this line of hogs in Nebraska in 1928, and is a truly wonderful hog. Ralph Lindsay shelled and deliver ed some four thousand bushels of corn to the Farmers Elevator of Ne hawka during the past week, getting the yellow cereal out of the way of the spring work, which is coming on very rapidly, notwithstanding the fact that we think the cold weather is holding on for a long time. Clarence Hanson was a visitor in Omaha on last Saturday wnere ne was looking after some business mat- Iters and getting some materials ana several weeks with their daughter in that section, say they will in a short time return home. They will .how ever, stop on their way for a visit with relatives at Ft. Rawlings, and will expect to arrive at home about i uesaay wnne ne was visiting with his friend, James Pollard, and the iron steed becoming restless, backed, and as it gained momentum went dashing backwards down a steep grade and striking a curb created some injury to the car, but was not injured so that it could not make the trip home. a load of hogs which Harry Knabe had sold to parties at that place and which were to be delivered. The boys took scoops with them sp as to be armed should they find the roads last Tuesday and consulted a special ist and received X-ray treatment and , then returned to have the member cared for by Dr. Barritt, working in co-operation with the specialist. Dr. Barritt is kept very busy these days !and is meeting with excellent suc cess as a practitioner. Jacob Opp Dies at Omaha Jacob Opp, seventy-eight years of age and born in Germany, but has been a resident of Cass county for the past more than forty years, but ' during the past five or six years has I resided with a daughter who has been teaching in Omaha, died at that iplace on last Monday. Mr. Opp was JAMES T. BEGLEY for a time a resident of near Union, where he was united in marriage to a Miss Erwin, who survives the hus- band, as well as a number of child- ren, they being three daughters and twu suna, oLt-na, uuenci, ji&ie, iuu Weeping Water on last Tuesday, the two sons, John and Mark. Fol- j Bert Jamison was a visitor in Wa lowing his residence near here he,hoo on last Monday, where he was resided Avoca for nearly forty called to look after some matters re- years, where he was a barber and jeweier ana wun ms declining health and that of his wife, who was were over to union on last Sunday, unfortunate in losing her sight, theyiWhere they were in attendance at the went to Omaha to make their home, funeral of the late Harry M. Frans. The funeral was held at Union and, Robert Jamison, 14, the son of the burial there where an infant Wm. Jamison has been quite ill with child was buried some time since. an attack of tonsilitis, but is re- Rev. W. A. Taylor of the Baptist ' ported as beinsr some better at this -i i- r tt! i. -, ,l I'UUICii ui u il lull went lu uuiaua auu returned with the funeral cortage, and also officiated at the funeral ser- vIppq nH lafrl Ms filenrl of manv -- years away. Glen Whiteman Changes Work Glen Whiteman who has been as sociated with the Lundberg garage for many years last week accepted another class of work, this time an out of doors line of work, and is driving a truck for C. D. St. John and R. D. Taylor. Mr. St. John has not been in the best of health owing to the very close application to his work, he having to continually re main at the mill, the securing of Mr Whiteman for the driving Of the tmrlf will nllnw Mr Tavlnr t to be at the mill a and thus permit portion of the time Mr. St. John an op- portunity to get some needed rest, and recuperate his health. Mr. Kirkpatrick Doing Nicely Mr. E. A. Kirkpatrick, who has been a resident of Nehawka for many years and has been not in the very best of health, was troubled with an acute strangalated hernia, which re quired an operation at the hospital at Nebraska City where he was tak en. He is reported as being better during the past few days, though he was very serious for a while. His many friends are hoping that this ex cellent gentleman will in a short time be able to return to his home in good health. Card of Thanks We wish to express our apprecia tion of the words of sympathy and acts of kindness shown us at the time of the death of our loved one. Also to the quartet and those who assist ed at the funeral and for the beauti ful floral remembrances. Mrs. Ruth B. Pollard and Family. ,' . ' , ' Card cf Thanks ' hi this manner I wish to thank most sincerely the members of Sunny Side club, Ladies Aid and the other friends and neighbors for the beau tiful flowers and letters wrich were 3iich a comfort to me during my ill ness. Mrs. J. R. Hill. Funeral Services of Morris Pollard Held at Nehawka Long Time Resident of Cass County Is Laid to the Last Long Eest Near Old Home Morris Dexter Pollard was born September 16, 1S5G in Win so r Coun ty, Vermont and passed away at the St. Mary's hospital, Nebraska City, Nebraska, Friday, February S, 19 29 at 10:45 a. m. at the age of 72 years, 4 months, and 24 days. . He came to Nebraska in 1S7S and resided at Nehawka the greater part ; of the time until his death. He has ! been ailiDg for two years, but was able to visit his old home, and bro- i thers and sisters this past summer. J He was one of a family of 12 chil- j .1 .... .. i - 0 L, . i; j j. . . I He served faithfully for years as Secretary of the Modern Woodmen Lodge of Nehawka until ill health forced his to give up these duties. He entered in Euciide Lodge No. 97 Masons of Weeping Water Nov. 20th. 1893, was passed Dec. 4, 1893, and raised May 1, 1894. He became a Charter member of Nehawka Lodge No. 24 6, July 29, 1900. He was made a member of the Ancient and Ac cepted Scottish Rite of Lincoln Con sistory No. 2. and became a Noble of the Mystic Shrine of. Sesostris Temple, Lincoln, Nebraska. He leaves to mourn his passing, three brothers and two sisters, name ly Will and James Pollard, Chester, Vermont; Julian A. Pollard, Spring field. Mass.; Mrs. Lillian Harlow and Miss C. Genevra Pollard, Chester, Vermont; also a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruth B. Pollard of Nehawka, a num ber of nephews and nieces and a host of friends. The funeral was conducted at 3:00 p. m. Monday, from the Methodist church by Rev. W. A. Taylor of Union, with the A. F. & A. M. of Nehawka in charge. The music was furnished by a Masonic Male Quar tette composed of Ray Frans and Wm. Reynolds, Union Albert Anderson and Paul Schlichtemier, Nehawka. who sang "Nearer, My God To Thee," "Beautiful Isle," and "Face to Face." The pallbearers were Frauk Shel don, Raymond Pollard, Henry Pol lard. Oren Pollard, Merritt Pollard, and Hall Pollard, all relatives of the deceased. Interment was made in the Mount Pleasant cemetery north of Nehawka beside his brother, Malcolm H. Pollard. All lands of tmstness stationery printed at the Journal office. WEEPING WATER had four tables occupied by the ladies L. R. Lane was looking after some as they played bridge. A most en business matters in Omaha on last joyable time was had, and the clever Tuesday, he driving over to the big hostess served a delightful luncheon city In his auto. . . which added greatly to the enjpy- Arthur Jones and wife were visit- men Cf the pleasant afternoon, ing for a time on last Sunday at The Dowler Brothers last week the home of the mother of Mrs. Jones, fiold one of tne elegant laundau sedan south of Murdock. Chevroleta, to George W. Blessing, Walter J. Wunderlich of Nehawka the publisher of the Elmwood Lead was a business visitor in Weeping pr.ECho. and Georere is liking the .WTater on last Tuesday morning, driv- ing- over in his auto. Eli Keckler and Venie Rockwell, ;both citizens of Manley, were looking : af ter some maUers of business in , eardinc the sale of the Buick auto Mrs Anna Miller and son, Vernor - time ! q t. ii Levda of Lincoln, wno sens eood over rass county was a visitor ,,,7 ' ftZ oQ KWCc , diiu w us luuniiiK din v ovw mw.vy . . m weeping water ana vicmiiy u. last Tuesday. . I ii.io. unctoitj of near Alvo, were visiting in Weep ing Water on last Sunday, they be ing guests at the home of her par ents. Mr. and 31 rs. Samuel Compton. Henry Crozier was a visitor in Eagle on last Friday and was per suaded to loan' his Universal to a snow bank, who. kept the boat very securely until Doc called for it on last Tuesday; . i ' At the home of Stirling Hayes mree i me cmiuren are iei.uii.cu a , i i . i - i i ufi"B uown Willi nit tiin.n.11 jjwjv but are getting along nicely at this time, owing to excellent nursing and medical attention Marion Spangler, son of Peter Spangler, last week purchased a very fine Buick sedan, through the agency of the Anderson Auto company of Wahoo, and through the representa tive here. Bert Jamison. H. K. Prince, the insurance agent who has been hustling over the coun- ty for several weeks and writing much life insurance was looking af- ter some business matters in Weep- ing water on last i uesaay County Agent L. R. Snipes and Mr. Hoffert of Lincoln were over to Mynard on last Monday, where they were iiojums a ut-muus nation wh grape pruning at the home of Ed ward Spangler, Just east of town. Mrs. Frank E. Wood was a visitor in Avoca, this week where she was caring for Mrs. 'Frank Greenrod, and a very deminutive daughter who came early this week. Both the mother and daughter are doing nicely Last Sunday &. R. Berger of the Berger Lumber company, accompan ied by his son., Ralph, were over to Wilber, where h they were visiting With fri.end. Mdrielat.ives. for a-few hours, they . driving over in their auto. ' , Fred Linville has been feeling quite poorly for the past few days and made a mistake in taking the wrong medicine which added much to his being ill at ease. It is hoped he will soon be in his usual health again. i Mesdames Harris and Cruikshank, Hazel Pool and Genivieve Hobson were all over to Lincoln on last Tues day, where they were visiting with after some shopping. They drove over in their auto. A. H. Humble, who is with the Missouri Pacific, at the general of- fices at Omaha was a visitor for over Sunday at the home in Weeping W a- big city early Monday morning, go- llit via- uiuuii aim iuc; main nuc. Jack Philpot added to his equip ment for farm transportation, he is looking after the most economical and at the same time most depend able, and has added to his fleet of farm wagons and autos, a new Chev rolet truck, which he purchased from the Dowler Brothers. Mrs. Fred Eurch entertained on Trap HesfGd Stock! We are trapnesting our cele- brated layers the White Leghorns. . We can furnish trap nest ed Hatching Eggs now and soon will have trapnested Chicks, at $12 per 100. White Leghqrn Chichs (not trapnested) at $10 per hun dred. Leesly 2 miles East of Green wood, Nebr. HOBSON FUNERAL Service 0UE desire and re sponsibility in the service we render, is to do all we can to help lighten the burden that is yours in Bereavement. W. L. HOBSON Weeping Water Nebraska last Wednesday the members of the Nickerbocker club, at her home and fin Mr Rlpssinc was oyer tQ Weeping. Water on last Tues- day Iooking after some business and also meeting a number of his many frienda here The severe cold weather has in duced many of the farmers and hog breeders to look after the better shelter of the small pigs, for the lack of care for the little pigs, especially when it fa severely mid. loses many of the utters Many are building hog houses and thus protecting the nerdg from the liability of loss when the pigg are sman. Mrs F H Gorder and Miss Jessie Baldwjn were over to Plattsmouth ,oc Minilnv nhprfl thpv were ' r- on meeting wnu mi&a flipni x clciou... tv 2iirornttnHpnt nf Rfhnols and with Miss Alpha Peterson, h n tt,p nnatinnah"?51 concessions, t " .? ' ' 7C ovhihir or t n o nnnrrv mir i (it1 i um- , falL The report Is that there win be an excellent exhibit of the worK oi me scnoois. Fred Schaeffer living a few mile? east of . Elmwood, and a half mile north of the O Street road was the purchased of a new Chevrolet truck last week, getting tne wagon rom LorenaeiIi c. j. Mftrsaall. Chris Ras the Dowler Brothers. In the selec- n-r sh nmrn Olive. tion of a truck which will do the w ui i aim cuuiiuaiii-ui ct time, and that can be depended up on, Mr. Schaffer exercised good judg ment. James K. Miller and the family of Plattsmouth, were visiting in Weep - in& water and were guests at the home of Mr- Miller's father, Peter Miller. sr.. for the day. Mr. James; Miller reports that he has accepted a position with the Ford Motor com- nnnv in their assembline Dlant at; Omaha. where he will paint the cars which have been marred in shipping. He will have a very good position with the company. Henry Moguson who has been having some trouble with his ton- cila fnr enmo timf rinct wnm over to Lincoln early this week where he had the offending tonsils removed by Dr. J. W. Thomas, and since he has been eettine along very nicely. Dr. Thom as has the reputation of being an excellent surgeon, ana is mast ing success, not alone of the removal of tonsils, but many other more im portant operations. Aged Lady Passes. Mrs. Angaline Snider, who has made her home in Weeping Water for the past forty years, and who has been very sick for the past several weeks, owing to her advanced age. passed away on last Monday nignt, at her .late home. here. . Mrs. Snider was born in Missouri, June 23, 185Q, and was at the time of her death 78 years, 7 months and 18 days of age. The husband preceded her in death some seven or eight years ago. Since the time of his death she has made her home with her son Lemuel Snider. The funeral was held from her late home on last Wednesday and the interment made at the Weeping Water cemetery. Pioneer Woman Called. Mrs. Maria Louise Mullen passed away at her home in Weeping Wa ter on last Monday evening, after a lingering illness, and of which she suffered a great deal. She had made her home with her son, George Mul- , since th d th f th father d d , f th mother as he could and which was duly appre ciated by the mother. She was a widow of a veteran of the civil war and was receiving a pension, which assisted in the living of her and her son. The funeral was held on last Tuesday and interment made at the city cemetery. Mrs. I Mullen affiliated with the Methodist church, the funeral being preached by the minister of the Methodist church. GINGHAM HOUSE DRESSES On Sale Saturday Feb. 16 TP Here is an exceptional bargain in Dresses. Made of Utility Gingham, full cut, correctly made and attractively trimmed. Patterns are checks, small plaids, four styles to choose from. See Them in our Windows On Sale Saturday Only! Buttons Elastic Curling Iron Pearl buttons. All kinds White, bloomer width. 3 Electric, colored handles, of buttons. 3 Cards for yards on reel. Per Reel An exceptional value, at 10c The H. Ml Arrange Date of County Fair. On last Monday evening the di rectors of the Cass county fair held their annual meeting and elected of cers for the exposition which will be held on September 18th, 19th and 20th. The following are th super intendents and committees. Class A, horses, mules, E. E. Day; Class B, Cattle, beef, dairy, Henry Snell; Class C, Swine, Wm. Kitzel; Class D, sheep, Harold Nickel; Class E, poultry, Rev. Geo. A. Morey; Class F, Agricultural pro., T. L. Davis; Class II, fruits, I. N. Hunter; Class H, domestic products, Mrs. C. E. Pool; Class I, Women's Dept., Needle Work, Mrs. Ray Siuith; Class J, Educational Dept., Mrs. Fred Gor der, Mr. C. T. Hunt; Class K, Boy's and Girl's Club, L. R. Snipes and Jessie H. Baldwin; Class L, Baby Health Dept., Mrs. J. W. Carter and Mrs. John Cole; Clas3 M, bees and honey, W. O. Ogden; Class N, Dairy Products, Mrs. S. J. Ambler; Class O, Fine Arts. Rev. Mrs. G. R. Birch. The following committees were ap pointed and approved: Ribbons and cash prizes, L. R. Snipes, Fred Car - sten; Coops and pens, w. b. Ban- , . MiikIp S T An . Ambler, Henry F. E. Woods, W. K. TOWle; l'UDIK city. W j 'Tnw p narrv Knanpi miumnirs ana i -' T, livestock parade, D. Special Premiums, J. J L. Switzer: Meier. Dud- lev Drue Co.. C. J. Ellgaard. H. L Richards. S. P. Day, Chas. Gibson, j Michelson. Dowler Bros., Cole Motor i -1. ixr XT IJo V V Smith V.t , , ' i, " Tv nLn7 Lincoln's Birthday Anniversary. Last Tuesday was the anniversary of the birth of one of the very best J presidents America has ever had, and in commemoration the business men 'of Weeping Wrater had placed in front of their buildings the American flag, which was very becoming to them and the city. Also some of the business houses were closed for the day. Means Another School Teacher Mesdames Lloyd Ranney and Mark Wiles on last Saturday entertained a large number of their friends at a miscellaneous shower which was given in honor of Miss Stacey, one Water schools, who early the coming Lhe wegtern portion of the state, and will change from teaching school to looking after a home of ner own m the west. Miss Stacey lived in Lin - coin, where the wedding will occur. . , ris, Eunice Marshall; Mimi May- Will Hunt Wolves Sunday. I flower. Fern Mendenhall; Mrs. Rog The wolves have been making ers Dorotha Ossenkop; Mrs. Bump themselves a nuisance to the farm- sky, Irene Gibson. ers of Cass county, and have been ; raiding some of the chicken roosts, j and also attack small pigs, and tot NEW BROADCASTING" STATION deal with them as the circumstance ' requires, Frank E. Doty, living east? This Is Station S. S. M. at Platts of Weeping Water, organized a hunt- mouth. Nebr., J. P. Perry announc ing party, that will on the coming ing. Telling the community of his Sunday endeavor to eradicate some jine of new Singer sewing machines, of the pests. !Give us a call. Prices right and terms Twenty-five square miles has been to suit all. fl2-3td-2tw selected, and this will be beat over j every foot of the ground and an tempt made to get all of the crit-j ters in the area. The bounds are' along the O street highway from Mrs. Mat Meyers farm to that of C. W. Flaischman's some five miles east. thence north to the Otterbein church near the home of W. O. Troop, thence west to the Ed Schreiter farm five miles west, and thence south to O; street tn the nnint nf hee-inninsr. Wm. i Jourgeson will be the captain of the south line, Walter Wunderlich will , look after the arrangement of the i lie east line, and John Hanson will cap- Ten head good mules and two tain the north line, while Frank E. j horses, from 4 to 8 years old, weigh Doty will look after the west side. 'in(? frpm J200 to 1450 pounds. The hunt will start promptly at one j so ieai cnttle, consisting of some o'clock p. m., and nothing but shot goCli nij;jr 0ws. heifers and one pure guns will be used. j bred Holstein bull, 1 year old. I 65 head steers to be sold by the The Senior Class Play. , pound. The senior class of the Weeping i 50 head stock hogs and bred sows Water high school on last night at land a full line of farm machinery to the Philpot hall, gave a very clever presentation of the play entitled! "The Return of Hi Jinks." The class ? has been making preparations for the wo S Me Soennichsen f 7X faro iiiaie nee Saturday Night New Legion Building Plattsmouth; Nebr. Last Appearance Here of BLANCH BROWNE and Her Rhythm Boys This popular playing aggregation has accepted steady engagement in Iowa and will be with us no more after this coming Saturday. ; Come in Calicos and Denim join the big crowd bent on E. having some real fun. Special w r l . l l . .. prizes ror oest nam rime atxire. Pnimf Pom Cftme! r t ADMISSION Dancers, 75c Spectators, 35c Unaccompanied Ladies, 10c presentation of this fun provoking play for some time and all had their parts well in hand and there was a fit cf uproarous laughter from the time the curtain rose until it went down on the last act. Many of the players demonstrated that they could present the characters true to style, when it was required. The following is the cast of characters, the same play also being presented this even ing at the Philpot hall: Hirsm Poynter Jinks, Charles Liv ingston; Obadiah Jinks, Donald So- ard; Thomas Hodge, Tommy Snipes; Solomen Bloomer, Robert Jewell; Henry Shorter, Clifford Jewell; Geo. Davis, Glen Heneger; Evangeline Slater, Ruth Crozier, Emily Snod- , t""' ! lil a nam, iua jamnuu, in'i1" Judson, Bernice Wade; Bedelia Nor- PUBL! AUCTION ! As I am going to quit farming. I will offer for sale at Tublic Auction 1 on the Wm. S. Ashton farm one-half mil.? east of Dunbar, Nebr., on Thursdav. rebl. 2. commencing at iu:uu o ciock a. m., the following property, to wit: I Jsvc fWUf iuijiit.iui.uia) (!. be olfered. fl4-2sw Geo, A. Stites, awl, i it. Co,, Inc urij rvVa ii S3