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1 1 THURSDAY, KAY 30, 1929. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI -WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE SEVEN Murray Department Prepared Id the Interest of the People of Murray nd Kvmranding Vicinity Especially (or the Journal Readers Painting and Decorating I have sample books and can bring them for your selection. We hang paper by the roll and paint and var nish by the yard. John Frans, Murray Henry Rice began two rowing corn on last Monday afternoon for G. M. Reid. V. J. Thilpot Bhipped a car of hogs to the South Omaha market during the week. James Hall of Plattsmouth was a business visitor in Murray for a time on last Monday morning. Fred Kunsmann of Plattsmouth was visiting with friends in Murray for a short time on last Monday. W. J. Ferguson with some help has been hauling walnut logs to Murray which he will load and ship later. A. D. Bakke last week disposed of one of the elegant Graham-Faige cars to Mr. L. G. Todd which he is liking very well. Farr Young had four loads of cat tle on the South Omaha market late last week and made this gentleman a very fine profit. On last Monday West Hill shipped pome calves to the South Omaha mar ket, they being transported by Eail Mrasek with his truck. J. C. Roddy and Tony Sudduth. both of Union, were looking after some business matters in Murray for a short time on last Monday. George Parks with the assistance of John Sans has been constructing a cave at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Staska, during the present week. . ; $ C. C. Barnard of Mynard was a visitor in Murray for a short time on last Monday morning looking after some business matters at the Nickles lumber yard. Ir. and Mrs. J. F. Brendel were visiting at Avoca, where they were guests for thed ay and dinner at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Brendel ' of that place. Francis Cook has accepted a position with the Union Pacific rail way at Omaha and will engage in carpenter work for the company in their shops at that point. L. E. Elliott of Plattsmouth has ben doing some grading for the Mis souri Pacific at the site of the new bridge which this company is having constructed over the Rock Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Lucean Carper were enjoying the day on last Sunday at Nehawka. where they visited for the day at both their parents, John Grif fin and wife and Mrs. Gertrude Car per. John Frans. the decorator and painter has just completed the interim- reflnishing of the office of Dr. J. F. Brendel and which is at this time presenting a very cheerful appear ance. 15. II. Nelson and the family were enjoying the day last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Ingwer s n where both families had a very pleasant visit as well as an excellent dinner. T. J. Brendel and wife and Rich ard BTendel were over west of My nard at the home of Ewald Urich. and where they fished and picnicked for the afternoon and where all had a pood time, they driving over in the Model A of Jefferson. Vaclav Mickluskey and son were over to Omaha for the week end, wh-re they enjoyed a very pleasant Best Service! can only be attained when the eutD is in BEST condi tion. . . . Making them work the very best is our business. Autps reconditioned. Batteries charg ed and Eadios repaired. See us now, GAS OIL - GREASE The Murray Garage A. D. BAKKE Thank You Friends! During the years we have resided in Murray, we have found it an excellent place to live, and in that time have made many friends, who have endeavored in every way to make our stay here very pleasant. We have found it a very profitable place to conduct a business, and it is with many regrets that we are leaving this excellent and very fine people. Please accept our thanks for the pleas ant manner in which you have treated us, making it most congenial for us to reside here, as well as for the profitable business you have brough us. As we go else where to live, we won't forget the friends in Murray. A. D. BAKKE AND WIFE time, but on their return found an enormous amount of work piled in front of their place of business, and which kept them hustling all day. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Allen and the children were visiting for the day last Sunday at the home of a brother of Mr. Allen, Clarence Allen and wife of Sidney, Iowa, they driving over to the Iowa town in their car, as they had formerly resided there they met many friends and an excellent time was had. A few of the baseball fans of Mur ray slipped away on last Sunday and went over to old Rock Bluffs, where they engaged with a team of that hustling community in a game of the national sport. The occasion was on the former public square of the once thriving city of Rock Bluffs, but from which most of its glory has fled. The game and old associations Which were recalled when C. L. Graves and C. H. Smith and many others were the ball players of that town of early Nebraska history, that the score was entirely forgotten in the excellent time which was had. Miss Lois McManus was a visitor at the home of her parents at Falls City for the greater portion of last week, where she was enjoying the celebrations incident with the closing of the schools there and at which a sister graduated. Lois also tells, of attending Robinson's circus, and as the weather was rather brackish, to conform to the law, the people of the circus announced the appearance of a cyclone, but which did not mater ialize, but the people broke into a panic, with women falling through the seats, and getting in the -way of the elephant, and a general riot breaking loose. Better than the real circus itself and all free. j Will Play Ball Sunday. 1 Arrangements have been completed for the trying out of the skill and endurance of the ball fans of Rock Bluffs and Murray, when on Sunday they will play at the home of John Hobscheidt. ' Give Pleasant Farewell. 1 The citizens of Murray, recogniz ing the excellent work and the con tinued hustling for the good of the city of Mr. A. D. Bakke, and the very excellent assistance rendered by the good wife, tendered them a farewell ; reception on last Thursday, at which the missionary society served a sup per and the Rev. Stewart officiated as the toastmaster, and all citizens and business men responded to toasts to this excellent family who are soon to remove from Murray, which has been so benefited by their work and j will make their home at Hebron, where Mr. Bakke is expecting soon to engage in business. Enjoy Sunday Visit. James Latta and Sam Latta and the family of the former accompanied by Mrs.W. S. Smith and Miss Beat rice Rawls, left last Saturday after noon for the home of George Latta, who resides near Cowles, where they visited for the day Sunday and in the evening returned, after having spent a most pleasant day. Closing Services Here. The Rev. H. L. Grassmueck. pastor of the Christian church fore some time past at Murray concluded his work here on last Sunday, when a large number of the membership were present, and listened very attentively to the fine discourse which he gave. Rev. Grassmueck will make his home in Arlington from now on and where he has purchased himself a home. He will enter into some religious work over the state. Jean Reid Taylor Sick. Jean Ried, the little daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. L. Taylor has been very ill at their home with a compli cation of pneumonia and whooping cough, which the friends feared for its seriousness. The little lady is at this time feeling much better, though not well. Mrs. Laura Reid, grand mother to the little patient was here from Omaha for the past week, assist ing in the care of the little grand daughter. She is however, much bet ter at this time. i Will Return Home. C. H. Boedeker who has been at tending the Shattuck school at Fair bault. Minn., for the past year, will return home the coming week, and on the coming Monday Mr. and Mrs. Boedeker and family will drive over to bring Charles home, following the closing of school. Settle Your Account I will remove from Murray in a short time and make my home at Hebron, and have some things in stock which I will sell at a very low fisrure rather than remove them. Call and See What You Need Call and settle your accounts, these of you who know you arc indebted to me. I have accommodated you now you return the compliment! A. D. BAKKE Murray Garage Sabbath school at 10 a. m. Morning worship at 11 a. m. Evening service at 7:30 p. m. (Young people's meeting). Wednesday evening prayer meet ing at 7:30. You ire cordially invited to wor ship with us. J. C. STEWART, Pastor. t INDUSTRIAL NOTES 4- !-! "I-I-I-II I !-! I ! I I j The following record of industrial activity lis? items hnwins: invr-K;- r.ient of capital, employment of la bor ;ind business activities ::nd op portunities. Informaton from whith jtK paragraphs are prepared is from looal papers, usually ot towns men tioned, and may be considered gen erally correct. Central Power Companv will ex- !tend its transmission lines to Prossir and Hayland. Lincoln Wheat raisers of Nebras ka and Wyoming organized wheat poo! called Mid-West Market Associa tion Nonstock Cooperative. I'lattsmouth Building occupied by Lincoln Telephone Telegraph Co. exchange improved. Miller Hotel at Scribner recently changed hands. Weepirg Water has new barber shep. Brady Lincoln highway will be exie:isr elj improved in this vicitiuy. Leigh (-orrogational church has new basement. Peru I arking spaces in business pari of town to he paved. Basket f-.ctory at -.o:me .vij. ! extensively Improved by new o.Micr. Fall- City New shot store t te rpc ned hoc about June 1st. Operations started a? Lcuis.il!; plant of Ash drove Lime fc pjri land Cement company. Wisner Many business buildings in this place improved. Gothenburg Pipe organ put chas ed for Methodist church. Lincoln 40. ( trees being plant ed this spring along Burlington rail way's right 1 of-way in western Ne braska. Rivoli theatre at Falls City install ed sound equipment. Ceighton Park hotel improved. Contract will be awarded shortly for construction of high school build ing at Lyman. Northwestern Iron & Metal com pany purchased three potash plants of Western, Union and American companies located at Antioch: plants will be dismantled and moved to Lin coln. Ericson Nebraska Power Com- pany will build dam and power plant here at cost of approximately 150, 000. Eustb shipped week. Ten carloads livestock from here during recent Lincoln Missouri Pacific railroad seeks permit to operate passenger busses through State of Nebraska as a step to supplementing railroad ser vice with buses. Ruskin "News" recently changed news. Sound equiment installed at Whit ney theatre, Whitney. Neligh F. H. Spangcnberg. Inc., will open branch distribution agency here for Dodge cars and trucks. Grand Island's airport to be form ally dedicated July 13-14. Neligh New plant of Neligh Electric Light company operating successfully. Walthill Pians discussed for erec tion of new buildings at Thurston county fairgrounds. I Damaged food area in vicinity of ) Faruam scene of much reconstruc tion activity. If any of the readers of bbe Journal knor- of r,y social event or Item of Interest la thin vicinity, and will mall ime to this office. It will ap pear under this beadinsr.-We want all newaltero Editor Tekamali rTekamah Investment company organized with $15,000 cap ital stock. Nadrid's electric distribution sys tem purchased by Nebraska Elec tric Power company. New Missouri river toll bridge at Blair will be opened to traffic early in June. Pender Walthill road to be im proved at once. Minden Local building being re modeled for occupancy by J. C. Pen ney company. Beatrice United Stores. Inc., ex tensively remodeled and improved. Tekamah's electric system pur- chased by Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power company. ! Cooperative creamery plant recent ly erected at Greeley. Large Minatre dam, located north of Minatare, re;aired and improved. I Skaggs Safeway Store in Fremont i enlarged and f 5.000 worth of new '. equipment installed. RIair Marathon Oil filling station huiit at Third and Washington streets. Farmers Trust & Investment com pany organized in Ogallala. j Peru Rapid progress l.ins made ! on conptruciioi! of now dormitory at local college. I j Preliminary work smarted on i Blair's new Irish school building. Crawford Numerous paving pro jects underway here. MISS GRACE COUNTRYMEN DIES ' Miss Grace Countrymen, who was bom but a short distance from Weep ing Water at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Countrymen on September 7th, 1S72 and passed this life at the hospital in Lincoln on May 24th, 1928, at the age of 57 years. Miss Countrymen was a very clever woman and for many years taught school in the south and east and as well in this state and in Colo rado, -j i She early united with the Meth odist church and was ever a devoted and consistent member and follower f the Master. She was in charge of the Weeping Water library from its inception until early in 192S, when she had to forego her work in this line to care for her mother who was in poor health. Miss Country men was at the hospital where she was receiving treatment for her health at the time of her death which was last Friday. The funeral was held from the Methodist church and was conduct ed by the Rev. George Morey, pastor of the church, the interment being made at the beautiful Oakwood ceme tery. Miss Countrymen leaves to mourn her departure one sister, Mis. L. A. Turner, of Schnectady, N. Y., and three brothers. Clifford, Charles and Wilbur of Nelson. Miss Countrymen came to Weeping Water to reside in 189S, remaining until she was taken to Lincoln a short time since. FRENCH GENERALS GET F0CH HONORS Paris. May 26. Honors left by Marshal Fosh appear to be descend ing on other military leaders. While rumors continue that General Wey gand, friend of the late wartime generalissimo, will receive a mar shal's baton. Marshal Petain has an nounced his candidacy to the Foch chair in the French cademy. Poultry Wanted! i A Live Poultry Car v; ill be Hare on Friday - Saturday May 31 June 1 I We will have car here these dates, and will pay at cur Station, corner 6th and Pearl streets, the following CASH PRICES Hens, per lb 24p Broilers, per lb 32p (2 Pounds or Over) Cox, per lb 13c ! Leghorn Poultry 4c lb. Less Moye Produce Co. j Phone 391 Elmwood Dedi cates Masonic Temple Tuesday With Assistance of Officers of Grand Lodge of Masons, the Work Is Put Over On last Tuesday evening at the newly built and equipped Masonic Temple at Elmwood, some r.o Masons of Elmwood and other places in Cass county, and under the work ings of the grand lodge of Masons, the new Temple war. appropriately dedicated to the use for which it was intended, when the Masons of this lodge working alternate shifts under the guidance of the master builder, Henry Brookman. brought the form er Langhorst building into one of the very best modern Masonic Tem ples that can be found in the state of Nebraska. That this lodge might have .1 place for their meetings and the meetings of the Order of Eastern Star, the members were willing to work day and some times at night, that the work might sooner be com pleted. The interior which is in ex tent seventy by eighty-four feet, was divided so that a lodge room for the meetings was formed 2 6 by 4S feet in the interior. This room has been completely rebuilt, and new furnish ings installed, which makes it one of the very first in modern Masonic meeting rooms. On the farther or south end of the building is the din ing room, which is 2 4 by 4S feet, and which has been finished in the very latest and most attractive man ner. The intervening rpacc is oc cupied by the landing of the str.ir-v.-ay leading to the upper story, and just off the landing to tho oist of be reception or smoking room, and which is used for an ante room, and east cf this is the kitchen and closet with nil modern rnnvenioncps, milk- !i;g all n mos rdvirji My eauiprirfl "t'.gc room. This new horse which is so well noapted for the meeting place for both tie Masonic Lo'ge and the order of Eastern Star, has just been completed and furnished, with the single- exception of the painting on the ou'sido and !r.sL Tuesday evening was selected for the dedication of the Temple. The mom hers of the C.rar.d Lodge were in vited, who conducted the ceremony, and which was a most beautiful one. Invitations had beer, issued to all the Masonic lodges in Cass county and which were responded to by a generous attendance. The members all brought basket dinners and when the loads of vitals bad been placed on the table the 2T.0 at 6:P.t. en joyed one feature o the occasion which was surely a feast of good things to east. When th pood things to c-;t bad iien dis-cussed at lentrth. the pro gram began by an address of wel come, given by the Worshipful Mas ter of the Elmwood lodge. Brother Harry Tolhurst. and the O-anc' offi cers were received by the proper ceremonies, they being Frank H. Woodland. Grand Master; Orville A. Andrews. Grand Warden; .Tobn P.. Tapster. Grand Jirnior Wr.r-b-?-: Lttther V. Sevoy. Grand Cu odian: Den Rigger, Grand IVar--hr.Il: .Tobn W. Disbow. Grand Tyb r; Tov R. Lcisterwa'lor nri Wr. Mc CTiiish. Deputy Grand Custonir ns. and Pant Grand Master Ctthi. making the list r Grand officers. The- fed-owed a piano solo .v Miss Grace McCrorey. with, a vocal duct by Mis-es On and Hallie Williams. The address of the evenicg was then given by the Rev. Vi tor West, form er nasfor of the Methodist church nf Elmwood. but now residing at Lincoln. Following which the social hour was began in which all enjoyed the tine in a. most brotherly and sister ly manner. There were there to participate in the celebration, mem bers from the lodge at Plattsmouth. Nehawka. Weeping Water and Croon wood. The planning cf the brothers of this lodge and their hard work coupled with thru of the members of the Order of Eastern Star, was re warded in the completion of their fine home. The officers ef the lodge are Ha-ry Tolhurst. W. M. : R. E. Dorr, S. W.; .T. C. Gonzales. J. W.: Orest. Ct. S. I).: C. A. Kupke. J. I).: J. H. Rogge. Secretary: Wr.;. McLer.non. treasurer; R. C. DcLes Denier, Tyler and Wm. Atchison, ir.. Chaplin; An thony Knzmark, W. R.. and Earl Hriron. J. S. The officers of the Eastern Ftnr tp Laura De Les Denier. Worthy Matron, Harry Tolhurst, W. P.: Em i'y C-onsales. AT M.: Orest Cook. A. P.; Cora Williams. Conductress; L lia Buell, Assistant Conductress: Ed na Tolhurst. Secretary; John Nickel, Treasurer: Caroline Bucknell. Ward er; Sonhia McLaughlin, Chaplin, and C. A. Kupke. Rentinal. with Eda Mc Crorey as Adah. Susie Cook as Puth, Vera Pratt as Esther, Elsie Cook as Martha. Hazel Kasmark as Elect ra, Hattie Kupke. Marshall. Both the lodges have hen doing some good work and are encouraged to continue with the excellent showing which their work has accomplished. Bulls Tor Sale. I have two excellent Jersey bulls which I am offering for sale. The sire of which took 3rd prize at the state fair and the dams and the fam ous Blue Ribbon stock. These are excellent individuals. If you need an animal, better see these. Carl W. Stone. Nehawka. my23-3tw. FOR SALE Young Holstein bull, pure bred and servicable age. W. II . LOHNES. m27-3tw. Cedar Creek, Neb. ! Law Erief Printing! Sure, the Journal does it at right prices. Tell your la-wyer you want us to print your brief. EXDALE HOSIERY is ilk-sealed" against RUNS! No one can entirely prevent runs in hosiery. But, by "sealing" and strengthening each 6ilk thread of a stocking, as only Dexdale does runs find it harder to start. Dexdale "Silk-Sealed'" Hosiery resists wear. Perspiration acids cannot harm the fabric Water drop9 will not easily spot it. Then, best of alL the high, yet delicate lustre and clear, even color, remain un dimmed through repeated washings. "With no sacrifice of delicate, fragile beauty, you can now get longer wear out of 30111 hosiery if you wear Dexdales. In the einurtest of harmonizing shades. $450 The FL M. Soennichsen Co, The Store of Bis Values GOAL 3J C ISJ r l to 1 From Munilsv's rtlv 1 ; Miss Hen.iia Windham is her- to enjoy a visit relatives ard old friends irg a short outing in the c Linci:i with the. and enjoy oid home. ;nd wife of bneriii 3! orris "ie..rns ; Blair w-. re lu re Sunday ; , the he me of Sheriff and Iteed. Mrs. Mehrns being .A rs. Bert ter of a our rheriff. ; Kay C. Wiles and son, Robert Mil ton, of Weeping Water were in 'lie city for a short time today visiting friends and attending to y.ov.w mat ters of business. Mr .. James E. 1'n.nr.a and children, of Omaha, were here Sunday for a few hours visiting at the home of Mrs. Iliiiiiia's parent:-. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Smith, and enjoying a short cut in g. George Trunkenb-dtz. marshal at Green 7ood, was lie re Sunday for a few hours, bringing down a stranger found there intoxicated and who was given an exile from Cass county in the future. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. fiuthmann and family of Murdoch wore h"re Sunt! ;y to spend the day at the home cd" Mrs. V Ii. Guthnianu, mother of Mrs. Guthmann. returning this morning to their home. Mr. and Mrs. Ser.rl S. Davis and children were at Weeping Water Sunday where they were guests at the home of Hon. Troy L. Davis and wife at a family dinner and er. joyi-'g the outing very much. Joe Lihershal. a Ming chief cf po lice, is enjoying a vacation, starting early Sunday morning for Chase county, where he will spend a short ; time looking over his land interests in that part of the state. ' Mrs. Adda Moore and daughter. Miss Nettie were at St. Jo.eph, Mis souri. Sunday where they were the guests of relatives there. Miss Nettie returning home this morning and Mrs. Moore remaining for a longer visit. i Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Powell were at Omaha Sunday where they risif-d their son, Cyril, who ha juat under went an operation for the removal of his tonsils and is now doing very nicely and hopes in a few days to b able to return home and relieved cf his suffering. From Tuesday s Dally 1 Attorney C. E. Tefft cf Weeping Water was here today for a few heirs j lookirg after some matters of hu.-i- j ness and visiting with friends. 1 E. P. Betts, assessor of Tipton pre cinct, came- in this morning from ; Eagle to make his re-port at the . office of county assessor, W. H. Puis. 1 John McKay, assessor of Weeping (Water precinct was in the city for a it-n iiuurs tuua virsiiiii? v. j l it ms friends and making his report to the county assessor. I Robert Emmons of M"iami, Okla j lioma, is here to enjoy visit for a short time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George K. Staats. Mr. Enimous being a cousin of Mrs. Staats. Mr. and Mrs. James Wooster of Sedalia, Missouri, are here to spend a few days here with the reltivet. and friends aud visiting at the home $95 I of Mrs. Woosier's parent;'. Mr. nv I I Mi.-.. Joseph Nnvatney. Ciunty Treasurer and Mrs. John ! E. Turn", r and little daughter- de ' parcd t ; i . -. afternoon for E!: iw- d ,v.!.:-e thy will enjoy a short vi:;;: .and ?!r. Turner attended th dedica tion this evening of the new Masonic 1 temple. .Mr. and Mrs. Vv. H. Krug r and ; family of i.vr Murray were here hut evening for a few b:urs being n- route home frr; Omaha where they were attending tin ned here to visit theatre and s'ep with friends for a. short time. Mr;. F. P.. She pp and daughter. Mis- Marjorie. departed this i;i n. inr by auto for Burwell. Nebraska, whore they rviil visit at the home of their d; daughter and sisier. Mrs. Catherine M'-Grev and fami'v for Sf me t wo Weeks. Mayor and Mrs. John P. Sat tier ('.--parted lart evening for Grand Is land, Nebraska., where Mr. Sattbr is a delegate to the grand lodge i f the Sons cf Herman, representing the local lodge at the meeiing. Whib at Grand Island Mr. and Mrs. Sal tier will be the guest of friends. l-'rein YWilne. lay's nilv P. A. Iliid of Murray v.aa here today and will look afti r the Puis hardware store during the absence of Mr. Puis in the north part of tb state. Sheriff and Mrs. P.r rt It" d wcr visitors 1; st even in" at Elmwood wl'.'re they aU'-mh-d t;:-. dedicat ion of the Mnmrtc temple at that, plac ard visiiing with old friends. Mr. mv! Mr.-. W. II. PnU d purt- d this :.te;rni::g for Coleridg -. NY bra i l:a, where- they will sspeiul Memori.i I day, ih" j.-arents of Mrs. Puis, Mr. and Mrs. belief Bannick. being bur ied a, thr-.t pla'e. Miss Alyce Johnson, who ha? ee-i making her borne Los Anr'-Ic--, fr some time, arrived home hi.-,! evening for a visit here with her parent?. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson a-l the many friends in this com munity. She will also have the pleasure of a visit with her brother. Theodore Johnson, who is eh re 1om Sedalia, Missouri, over Memorial da' . CEMETERY NOTICE The annual m-eting of the Eight Mile Grove cemetery association will be held at the cemetery on Thursday, Mcy 30th at 2 p. m. Please be pres cr.f. A. A. WETENKAMP, Secretary. r NEW Y0EK T.IAN DIES IK LEA? FROM BRIDGE New York, May 2". A man jump ed 155 feet off the Manhattan bridg" over the Hast river and wns rfrnuni-il early Thursday. A note, found in a traveling bag left on the bridge, identified hi-nlfM Psul Liqunce, :an engineer for- the New York Edison company. - j ,1 ft NOTICE Mr. r;v ' George Simnis will look after durance business while 1'ri Kis Lincoln address is 15 43 Lincoln. O St., "ui27-2tw. E. KUEHN.