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PAGE FOUR PLATTSMOUTH SESTJ - WEEKLY JOTTEJfAI, THURSDAY, JAN. 8, 1931. UNION ITEMS. The Rev. G. S. Sharp and wife who were here for the services at the Bap tist church on last Sunday were en tertained by Mr. and Mrs. D. Kay Frans. Rue H. Frans and the family were over to Union for the day on last Sunday and visited with their rela tives and friends and enjoyd a very fine visit. Horace W. Griffin was a business visitor in Nebraska City for the fore noon on last Tuesday, and while he was away Mrs. Griffin was looking after the business. Miss Elizabeth Robb of Nebraska City was a visitor in Union fur the Sunday and was guest with her grandfather, Mont Robb and her aunt Miss Agusta Robb. Eugene Roddy, the carrier of the mails on one of the routes out of Union, was a business visitor in Plattsmoutii on last Friday, driving over to the county seat in his auto. Unrrv O'Brien and the family of near Cedar Creek, were spending last ! Sunday in Union, being guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Greene. Mesdames Greene and O'Brien L being sisters. NAEVE'S PARK Dancing Every Sat. Night SO years or over, Wm. Mrs. Laura Wright 81. ris and Dor wood Jay, who are attend ing school at Lincoln, who following the services at Johnson, went on to their school work at Lincoln. Making Gcod Progress. Earl Wolfe who has been at the hospital in Omaha, following his in jury several weeks ago, has so far im proved that he was able to return home last week, and sure is enjoying the fact of being home once more. P. F. Rihn and L. G. Todd were out to see him on last Sunday, and all en joyed the visit very much. Raymond Bramblett was a visitor i enjoyed in Plattsmouth on Monday of this I featured week, and being an accommodating gentleman has was pievailed to se cure auto licenses for his two friends, R. D. Stine and James Fitzpati ic k. E. B. Chapman, the new member of the board of county commissioners was a visitor in Plattsmouth on Wed nesday and again today when he took his oath of office and will begin his work as a member of the county board. Miss Florence Bai tlett who has been spending the past week at the home of her uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Greene, and where j she and they have enj oyed the visit, departed for her ohme in Omaha on last Sunday evening. Mrs. W. A. Taylor has been quite j poorly for some time, and has been kept to the home on account thereof. However, she has been a portion of the time so she was up and about the house. Her many friends are sincere ly hoping that she may soon be well again. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Niday were enjoying a visit for some week or more at Bloomfield and where they were accompanied by their daughter, Dorothy, they driving, and where they spent the time at the home of a sister of Mr. Niday, Mrs. Jane Glozier. Frank Bauer, the gentlemanly busi ness man of Union, and J. B. Roddy, the hustling realtor, were over to Plattsmouth on last Friday, where they went to obtain license to oper- , ate an automobile. They were also : visiting with their many friends for; a time wntie tnere. George A. Sties, the elevator man and feeder, wanting some stock hogs went to Kansas for a four day trip to look after some and was accom panied by his friend Robert A. Troop of west of Mynard, and after they much territory find what they return without Enteitained Woman's Club. On last Tuesday afternoon Mrs. R. Upton entertained the Union Woman's club at which time they all the gathering which eras; with an excellent program and a social hour, and at an appro priate time Mrs. Upton served dainty refreshment? which added to the pleasure of the gathering. Attend Organized Agriculture. Union was called upon to furnish two numbers on the excellent pro gram which was given at the Hate Imeeting of Organized Agriculture, Balfour, S3, and Mr. Fer guson, 80. Mr. Ferguson received some lovely , presents among them a walnut smok jing cabinet from the Shenandoah relatives. The guests departed wish Ling Mr. Ferguson many more such happy occasions and declaring the hostesses splendid entertainers. Mr. Fergu3on was born in Erie county. N. Y., near Buffalo. He lived there four years when he with his parents moved to Guernsey county, Ohio near Cambridge, where the mother died in 1861. In 1869 the family came to Nebraska, traveling by steamboat down the Ohio river to Cairo, Illinois, then to St. Louis on the Mississippi, from their to Ne braska City on the Missouri, the trip taking IS days. Tly lived on the Steam wagon Road west of Nebraska City nearly three years, when they moved to the home 9 miles north west of Nebraska City, where he has resided for 57 years. The family consisted r)f 6 sons and one daughter, of which Robert is the only one now living. He voted his first time in Wyoming precinct and has never missed an election there yet. Ttie first president he voted for was General Grant in 187 2. Mr. Fer guson is the father of two children. Mrs. Ivan Balfour of Union and Charles Ferguson of Nebraska City. Route 4. Ritz Theatre Plattsmouth, Nebr. All Talking Programs You'll Enjoy Family Reunion and Dinner. At A. L. Becker's home in Union on Thursday was enjoyed by the members of the family circle a most enjoyable gathering and a sumptions dinner like mother used to provide for in fact she did prepare this ex cellent dinner. All present enjoyed beiry? there. These present were A. L. Becker and wife. Mr. and Mrs. FEIDAY - SATUBDAY January 9-10 A Thrilling All-Talking Western with Wallv Wales and Jack Perrin, in Trails of Danger and Episode No. 3 of TOM TYLEE in The Phantom of the West Our Gang Comedy and News Reels Weeping Water Has Very Active Legion Post WEEPING WATER New Post Invites Members of Platts mouth Post in to Enjoy Fine Banquet nil hnth nf wMfh woro r- vcol lp n t 1 v Otto Elilers of Avoca. R;?v Becker and rendered. Mrs. Ivan Balfour was on the program on Wednesday after noon at 2:30 for an address telling how she has served during th year 1530 as leader in the work to 'ass and Otoe counties. At another period Hon. W. B. Banning was also on for an address. Eeld Meeting Tuesday. The Farmer's Onion of Union, held their regular annual meeting on last Tuesday afternoon, and looked after the regular husiness and also elected the officers for the coming year, be sides selecting a delegate state meet ing whic h is to he held at Omaha on January 13th. wife. Roy Becker, Mrs. Walter ridge of Omaha. Genevieve and aid Becker of Union. Mrs. Henry Becker who has in poor health for some time is taking treatment at Nebraska Ifav Don- been past City. Visit Friends Sunday. Forty or more years ago, E. J. Mougay and wife lived near Mount Pleasant school in Mcunt Pleasant precinct and had for their neighbors and who were fast friends. John Wiseman and wife. With the chang ing of times both moved to other places. Mr. Mougay and Union, while Mr. and Mrs. moved to near Elm wood. On lasf Sun day Mr. and Mrs. Wiseman came and made Mr. and Mrs. Mougay a very pleasant visit, they spending th? day ith ery them. All pleasantly sure enjoyed the day had searched over they were unable to wanted and had to making a purchase. At the last meeting of the city council the appointment of Otii Keene was made as the night watc hman and police, and it looks like there could have been no better appointment made, for Curley will be on tlie job and will do the work in the best man ner and with impartiality. He sure did excellent service on last Sunday night when he apprehended every car that passed in an endeavor to find the hit-and-run driver who killed Thomas Troop of Plattsmouth by run ning him down. Miss Louise Foster who was spend ing her vacation at home, departed on last Friday for Columbia. Mo.. where she is a student In the Stevens Julia College of that place. Miss Xola Ban ning who is attending the school did not return as sh-.' has not been feel ing the very best. Miss Nola has been carrying a slight temperature and to eradicate it she has been staying for a time at the Methodist hospital In Omaha under observatior and treatment. It is hoped she will soon be restored to her former health, and that she may be able to return to her studies. E. C. FennisonY 80th Birthday Mr. and 31 rs. Ivan Balfour with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ferguson assist ing very royally entertained Sunday afternoon. Jan. 4th at the home of Ivan Balfour near Union in honor of their father's 80th birthdav anni versary. The dining room table con tained a very pretty centerpieco in the form of four large decorated birthday angel food cakes in pink and green with a lovely dressed doll in the center holdiug in her hand "Birthday Greetings." The four cakes representing the four score years of his life. The program con sisted of the song "Happy Birthday" by all. Verla Kathleen Balfour. 5 year old granddaughter, sang a pretty song "The Christmas Sto y," and Jean Ferguson, three 3 ?ars old. "Away in a Manger." Hon. W. B. Banning gav an ap propriate talk also. Hon. Earl Fer guson, an attorney of Shei andoah, Iowa, and a nephew of R. C. Fergu son. Mr. Henry Cleve. an old time Wedding Bells. The marriage of Miss Ruth Scha not, daugh'er of Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Schanot of Nebraska City, to Melv'n R. Todd, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Todd of Union, Nebraska, was solemnized Wednesday evening. Jan. 7th, at 5 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. Allbright of the Methodist churvh of Nebraska City performed the ceremony. Only the members of the immediate fam ilies were present. Miss Ruth Her vey of Nebraska City was bridesmaid and Mr. Jack Quackenbush of De Witt, Nebraska, and a fraternity brother of the groom, was best man. Miss Spier of Nebraska City played the wedding march. After the cere- wife tnjmony and congratulations, the guests Wisenian I were invited to the dining room of the beautiful Schanot home, where they were served to an elaborate three course dinner. The bridal date was set to coincide with the 28th wedding anniversary of the groom'i ;a rents. The young couple will leave in a few days for an extended trip through the south, and will b.' at home after March 1st. on the L. SUNDAY - MONDAY - TUESDAY January 11-12-13 CONSTANCE BENNETT in Sin Takes A Holiday A big; special with the star of "Com mon Clay" taking the leading part. A picture you don't want to miss. Comedy, Fables, News Reels WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY January 14-15 GLORIA SW ANSON in The Trespasser AND F REECannon Linen FREE To Every lady Patron Matinee Sunday Afternoon Matinee Prices Evening Prices 10-25c 10-35c AUNT DIES IN OMAHA Todd farm. JOHN CLYDE HILL DIES John Clyde Hill, thirteen, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hi'.l of Pereival. ; Iowa, was born near Union. August 19, 1017, and with the parents and family moved to near Pereival, Iowa, j where they made their home on a 1 farm. They, with the lad. often 'visited with friends here and was . taken very seriously ill at the farm ! home near Pereival about a month jsinee, and as the illness was ot'such !a nature that it was difficult to de termine the character or the sick Ineas, t lie little lad with others of i the family were taken to the St. Mary's hospital at Nebraska City where he was treated, while every tiling possible was done for the lad. and be made a nobb- fight for his life, he passed away Saturday night. Mrs. Hannah Lightfoot, aunt of Mont Robb, of Union, who has been iil at the Inimanuel hospital at Oma ha for some time past, passed away there on last Monday after an llLadRS extending, over some weeks. Mr. Robb and daughter have often visited the i aged lady while in the hospital at ; Omaha, and rendered what comfort ithey could during her illness, j The funeral was held at the Ros ipital Chapel, and the body, accoru jpanied by her son, P. M. Lightfoot. I to her old home at Muncie, Pa., where I also services were held and where interment was made. Mrs. Lightfoot, Iwhose maiden name was Miss Hannah Bf( ntgemery. was born March 27. ; 1844, and where she lived until she became married and with the hus ; band moved to Germantown. Pa.. 1 where they made their home and where the husband died. Mrs. Light ! foot then came west and located at 'Omaha, where she has made her home 1 for the past fifteen years. The fun eral at Omaha was attended by her great niece Miss Augusta Robb. and jthe service at Muncie, Pa., was in jthe same church in which she be came a member and wiiere sue was married. From Wednesday's Dally Last evening the newly organiz ! post of the American Legion at Weeping Water had their annual meeting at that place and to enjoy the occasion had extended an Invi tation to District Commander W. R. Holly and several of the local serv ice men to attend. The Weeping Water post has es tablished club rooms in the building that is used by Ben A. Olive, one of the boosters of the post and the members have fitted up very pleas ant and attractive club rooms in the basement of the building and Sam Maker and others have been busy in getting everything arranged nicely and where the members can spend many a social hour. The Members are delegating the care of the rooms among themselves. At the meeting last evening Com mander Harold Meyers presided in his usual dignified manner and with his aide. Sterling Amick, the faith ful and hardworking adjutant, car ried on the business session and the reports were received of the various committees. A membership drive has resulted in a tie between the two teams with seventeen alike and which raises the membership to one of the largest in the county, all but two service men eligible being now enrolled in the ranks. Following the business session a shcrt address was given by Comman der Holly 011 the district convention at Nebraska City and also a brief talk on the Legion work for veteran relief and legislative work by Frank Smith of the Plattsmouth post. Local service men to attend the meeting were Commander If. R. Hol comb, W. R. Holly. C. E. Ldegway, M. L). Brown and Frank Smith. NOTICE WOLF HUNTERS The parties going on wolf hunt ing parties over the county are urged to take all safety measures in pro tecting themselves and others and it is asked that they leave their rifles at home and not to use these weap ons in the hunt but instead use shot guns for the purpose of shooting the wolves. BERT REED. Sheriff of Cass County. j2-tfd&w. Phone your Want-Ad to the Jour oal office. Call No. 6. PUBLIC AUCTION Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keckler were over to Omaha a few days since where they were attending the gold en wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stander of that place. Amos Cappen and wife, Mrs. Ida Howard and George Metcalf were all over to Lincoln on last Saturday where they were visiting and look ing after some business. The children of Dan Switzer and also some at the home of Carl Day are having a tussle with the scarlet fever but are reported as getting along very nicely and are hoping soon to be over the malady. Peter H. Miller, the produce man was taking a day off on the first of the year and called it New Years, and made a journey to the county seat where he was visiting with the family of his son, James Miller. Henry Crozier was a visitor in Lincoln on last Saturday where he appeared as a witness in the hear ing of the cases touching the obtain ing the casement tor the pipe line! : through the farms of the county. Ralph Binger who was spending his holidays at home and at the same time working every day and a por tion of the night, returned on last Monday to his studies at the state university where he is taking his last year. John Colo and Homer Sylvester were visiting in Plattsmouth for a portion of the day on last Tuesday, and following the completion of their business there, they went to Omaha where they also had some matters to look after, they driving with their car. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Davis, at their beautiful country home southwest of Weeping Water, enter tained for the day and dinner and had as their guests for the occasion George W. Towle and wife of Weep ing Water and Orlando Burke, the latter from Louisville. A splendid time was had by all. Messrs. L. G. Hayes and C. A. Keith of the firm of Hayes & Keith of the company handling the Ford Motor products, were over to Omaha on last Monday where they were en joying a visit at the assembling plant and were becoming acquainted with the mineutia of the work of the assembling of the cars as they are arranged at the plant. J. J. Meier and the good wife were visitors at La Roy, Iowa, on iast Sunday, driving over to the bustling little Iowa City, where they went to take their daughter. Miss Margaret, who is an instructor in the schools of LaRoy, and who had been tome for a two weeks visit with the par ents here in Weeping Water and also with her other friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Meier report a verv nice trip to Iowa and made the I going via Plattsmouth and the pave Iment in Iowa, which leads near the: destination. orating of the interior. This will make a much nicer place for the proprietors of the bakery to conduct the business. Weeping Water has as good an up-to-date bakery as can be found in any town of its size, and surpassing in many instances bak eries in larger cities. Weeping Wa ter is to be congratulated that they have as fine a business house as this which keeps the money all at home. Will Put On Big Sale. The Weeping Water Variety Store which is owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Michelsen and who are to have the store moved to the second door east in a short time, have arranged to hold sale before they move, which will be the latter part of this month. Watch for announce ment of the big sale in the coming few days. Mr. and Mrs. Michelsen wen- over to Omaha on last Tuesday looking after some business matters at the wholesale houses. Mfkfis Happv Home. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Olive on last week and j was gracic us as he brought this ex cellent couple a little baby girl for (their very own. There had been blessing made at the home before of : two young Americ ans and now witli the two boys and this little daugh ter the enjoyment of the home is complete and the family is a happy one. The joy was not confined to j the home of the parents for the 'grand parents. Mr. and Mrs. George uuts aim .urs. uertruue wolpn are also rejoicing. FOR SALE Carl E. Day & Sons will sell one of their 2 year old Registered Black Percheron stallions at the Theo Davis farm. Sale 2 miles south and one mile west of Weeping Water on Jan. 20. 131. They also have at their stoc k farm, for sale at private treaty, some young teams of heavy draft horses, cither broken or not broken, to work. We have four good young Short horn bulls for sale, two roans and 1 wo red ones. Come and visit us. Three miles south and one-half mile west of Weeping Water. Phone 2230. Say 1,200 Families Hungry in Arkansas Red Cress Takes Action to Relieve Those in Drouth Area Crowds at Depot Waiting Turn. The undersigned will sell the prop erty listed below, at Public Auction at the farm 3 M- miles northeast of Nehawka: 2 miles west and 3 miles south of Murray and 9 miles east and V. mil sonlTi of Weenintr Water. braska, on 4 ELMWOOD WOMAN INJURED Come to Church. The two churches extend invita tions to attend their services as well as their Bible schools, the morning services at eleven and the Bible school just before. At the Baptise church the morning service will be built around the closing scenes of the crucifixion. A cordial invitation is extended to come and partake in Bible school. At the services on last Sunday, superintendent of the state work for the state of Nebraska, Rev. G. S. Sharp was present and deliver ed a very excellent discourse which was greatly enjoyed by the large number in attendance. iiriend t Nebraska Citv, also crave a , . . , , ., ' , I nice talk. Mrs. Carl Balfour read a t'l ,'T ' aBZ, fyear3,4 mon hU . poem "Old Friends" lira. Ivan Bal- V heM four read the early historv of the Hie Community Center church east guest of honor, also letters of greet- P1 Murray on Tuesday. January 6th. IngH from Rev. Tavlor and Mrs. John ;a,,u,1 conducted by Rev. W. A Halligan of North Platte. Mariy 1 pastor of the Bapt:st church nephews, nieces, cousins and friends !of Union and close friend of the Isent greetings. Mr. Robert James family. In departing this life, little iplayed on the violin "When You and Jolm Clyde leaves to mourn his.go T Were Young Maggie," "The Church in. eleven brothers and sisters, in the Wildwood," and "Blest Be the They being as follows: Clifford, who Tie." was sung. A radio dedication s a twin brother, Fred, George, Joe. I was received from KFNF "What ajClen. Ray. Rose. Mrs. Velma Key Friend We Have in Jesus." Delicious jSer. Mrs. Mary Davison, all of Per I refreshments consisting of green cival. Iowa, and Mrs. Frances Craw ; brick ice cream with pink "80" on ford and Mrs. Florence Eaton of Iton. nm cakes Iced with ereen withlCnion. The funeral which was con- pink flower stick ups. dark cake, the ! ducted by the Rev. W. A. Taylor was Preaching at Johnson. Harold James, who is now minis tering at Johnson and where he is making a very fine success, was a visitor at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert James, return ed to his work on last Saturday and was accompanied by Miss Reba Far- For the Best Groceries & Meats US We make it our practice to furnish absolutely the very- best goods at a price within! Mr. the reach Ot all. Highest price :ani Burnett Ferguson paid for Country Produce. R. D. STINE Union, Nebr. (leiicioe.s pinK and green birthday cake and coffee. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jay, Ur. and Mrs. R. A. Hobbie and daughter Wilma. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Willis. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cleve, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Madsen. Creighton and Delia West, Mrs. Wright and daughters. Elma and Amy of Ne braska City. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nutz man, Silas Munn, William Balfour, Mr. and Mr .. Carl Balfour and Kent, Mr. and .Mrs. R. B. Stone. Mr. and rMs. C. D. St. John of Nehawka, Mr. c. C. West, Mrs. A. S. Boyd, Henry Seyter of Dunbar, Mrs. S. H. Boyd, Barbara and Ruth of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Doc Liong. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sporer and Mary Catherine 01 Murray. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Han sen. Walter Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dysart, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cop en haver, Mr. and Mrs. Robert James, Mrs. Elizabeth Easter and Laura, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Banning of Union. Twelve guests all nephews and nieces from Shenandoah, Iowa, were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ferguso: and Julia Jean, and Mrs. Fred Schneider, Max Billie, Mr. and Mrs. Edd James Others were angel food j at Lewision, where also the inter nment was made. GETTING ALONG NICELY Ollie Atteberry of Union who was so seriouHly injured last week when the emery wheel with which he was working broke, a portion striking him in the face injuring him great ly, is reported as getting along nice ly. Mr. Atteberry had the injury dressed by Dr. J. F. Brendel of Mur ray, and while it is very sore as yet is getting along as well ss could be looked for under the circumstances. Elmwood Mrs. George Buehl was knocked down and painfully injured Sunday night alfcut 7:15 o'clock when she was struck by a car driven by Marion Hopkins on the highway in front of the Methodist church. Mr. Hopkins was on his way to his home at Louisville, Neb. Glaring head lights from an approaching car ac counted for his inability to see Mrs. Buehl, he said. Rev. W. W. Krapzer. pastor of the Christian church here. In company wttfl cCTSTal o,vrr prnr;ns, on their way to the Methodist church, saw the accident and assisted in taking the injured woman to the office of Dr. G. G. Douglas where she was treated. According to reports Mon day. Mrs. Buehl was resting easily and suffering mainly from gashes about her face and minor Injuries to her hands and knees. Hopkins was heard in court Monday morning. BREAKS ARM WITH CAR Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Ralph ney, Mr. and Kathleen and C. Ferguson, Charles Ferguson and Meyers, Harold Kear Mrs. Ivan Balfour and the guest of honor, R. making 7 2 in There were three people all. present Carl Kent, living a short distance from Union, while endeavoring to get his car going, received a kick from it which fractured one of his arms. Ho had the injury mended by Dr. J. F. Brendel of Murray, and it is getting along fairly well as it takes time for a fractured bone to mend. FOR SALE The Journal Job Department is equipped to turn out anything from calling cards to sale catalogs. Flannel Shirt Bargains Here's a shirt for warmth, wear and comfort. Full size, well made. 14J2 to 1 7 Vz . Taken from regu lar stock, selling to $1 .50. Tuesday, Jan. 20th beginning at 10:00 o clock a. m., with lunch served on grounds, the following described property, to-wit: 9 Head Horses and Mules One bay horse. 7 years old. weight 1G00; one black mare, 6 years old, weight 1300t: one bay mare, smooth mouth, weight 1400; two bay mares, " and fi years old. weight 2900; two black mare mules, 3 years old, wt. 2400; two black mules, smooth mouth, weight 2600. 30 Head of Cattle One red cow, 3 years old ; one red cow, 5 years old; one red and white cow, 6 years old ; one Holstein cow, 5 years old: one roan cow, 4 years old: one Guernsey cow, 8 years old; one Jersey cow, 5 years old, and calf; one red heifer, 3 years old, and calf; one red cow, 5 years old; one red cow, ; years old; six red heifers, 2 iars old: one bull, 3 years old; five red yearling heifers; two red year ling bulls: four bucket calves. Six i en of these cows and herfers will bring calf. 75 Head Hampshire Hogs Twelve bred Hampshire gilts; six old sows; twelve shoats and sows; 30 suckling pigs; 16 fall pigs; one Hampshire boar. Farm Machinery, Etc. One Bailor 2-row cultivator, new; Overland 1-row rider; Badger 1-row rider: Case 2-row machine; P & O wide tread lister: narrow tread lister; Avery corn planter, 120 rods wire; McCormick mower; new Massey-Har-ris mower: Massey-Harris side deliv ery rake; hay loader; 7-foot McCor mick binder: new 14-hole McCormick Deering drill; Shroder corn elevator. 42 ft. long, jack and power; Deere discs; two high wagons; hog rack and wagon; hay rack; 3-section harrow; broadcast seeder; bob sled; buggy; 25 and 45-bushel Utility hog feeders on platform; 8x8 ft. "A" hog A Goose Egg Wolf Hunt. There was a wolf hunt staged on last Sunday which was attended by a large number of the people of Weeping Water and the surround ing territory, and all preparations were made to capture any stray wolf or coyote, but none appeared, and the hunters returned knowing they had done their duty. However "Brick" Rector trained a few rab bits and after th sport had died out, returned home with a One line of game. Mrs. George Ellis to Hosital. Mrs. George Ellis, who has been in rather poor health for some time and which has been getting worse than better by the advice of her phy sician, taken to Omaha where she entered a hospital for treatment and operation if thought best for relief from gall stones which has been troubling this excellent lady very much. Mrs. Ellis was accompanied by her husband and their family physician. Dr. W. F. Kruse. They were taken in the big auto of Bert i Jamison, a most careful driver. Will Hold Sale. Theo Davis who has farmed for many years southwest of Weeping Water and who has concluded that i he will try something else, will hold la sale on January 30th. next Tues day. They have made preparations for caring for the people who de isire to come to the sale for he is I having hot lunch served on the grounds. It will be remembered that Theo was candidate for nomination for sheriff on the republican ticket at the primaries Inst year. Go and see what lie nas to sell and maybe you will want something offered. , England. Ark., Jan. 5. Red Cross cdief headquarters was moved to 'more commodius Quarters late todav to handle the crowds which came seeking food. At one time during the afternoon upward of two hundred persons, mostly Netrroes, were grouped in the sunny spaces about the station wait ing their turn to fill out requisitions. Meanwhile, local Red Cross offi cials met with Miss Emma Morten- son of St. Louis, representative of the midwestern branch of the American Red Cross, to determine the policy to be pursued during the coming months among drouth-ridden farmers of this section. Local officials were ordered to continue relief work as in the past. The England chapter embraces 11 townships, and estimates made today by the Red Cross point toward bi weekly relief for approximately 1, 200 families. Requisitioning and donation of supplies proceeded smoothly today. Watch was made by officials to pre vent imposters gaining supplies, and about 120 families were supplied by nightfall. World-Herald. LOST One pair of shoes, some meat and two magazines. These were placed by mistake in a small car( probably a Whippet coach). Reward for re turn. Don Veeder, care of Journal. jS-tfw. S. D. REDISTRICTING PLANS UNDER WAY Entertained for Her Friend. Mrs. George I. Morey, wife of the pastor of the Methodist church, gave a very interesting reception and par ty on Tuesday afternoon beginning at one o'clock which was In honor of her friend. Miss Cora Badgeley, and was a celebration of the passing of the anniversary of his birth. A most pleasant time was enjoyed, but two John i the large crowd present and many happy returns and congratulations extended. Sioux Falls, S. D.. Jan. 5. Ralph O. Hillgren, representative from Minnehaha county, has announced he will introduce In the legislature a bill to divide South Dakota Into two congressional districts. Hillgren's proposal would divide the present second district, combin ing the eastern part with what is now the first district. The rest would be the other district. The eastern district would have the larger popu lation by 10,000 or so. but tne west ern part would be larger geographi cally. Suggestions that congressmen sh-mld be elected at large would not be in the interests of efficiency, Hill gren said. REDUCED TO 95c Home grown potatoes, $1.25 per bushel. William Clark, one and a quarter mil1 south ot Kenosha school. j8-2tw. house; set of 1-in. H. B. harness; one saddle; two sets of 1-inch har ness; eignt good collars; zu-Darrei tank; Cowboy tank heater; No. 15 DeLaval cream separator; two chick en coops: several tons of hay, alfalfa and timothy and clover in barn. Many smaller articles not listed. Terms of Sale Amounts under $10, cash. On sums over $10, six months time will be given on approved notes drawing 8 interest. No goods to be removed from premises until settlement is made. Owen Willis, Owner. REX YOUNG, Auctioneer. WALTER J. WUNDERLICH, Clerk. Woman's Club at the Manse. Mrs. Ralph Pinkham entertained the members of the Weeping Water Woman's Club on last Tuesday af ternoon at the Congregational manse, their home and had tor the worth while program which was had. Fol lowing the excellent numbers which were presented the social hour was also greatly enjoyed and then the delightful refreshments which was served by the genial hostess added to the enjoyment of the very pleasant afternoon. Making Improvement At Bakeiy. Joseph I. Corley, the owner of the room which is occupied by the Williams bakery, is heing treated to la very fine improvement In the way I Of a new floor for the entire build jing as well as the papering and dec- REP0RT PLOT BROKEN UP La Paz, Bolivia. The govern ment announced Monday it had thwrted a revolutionary plot sched uled to break out on the eve of the national elections, which were held Sunday. It was charged the conspir acy was headed by Colonel Ayora and coionei loro, nut certain telegraphic communications between them arous ed the suspicion of police In the town of Villazon. This led to the search of a house occupied by two men mentioned in the telegrams tad the plot was un covered. While most of the countrv was orderly during Sunday's ballot ing, with Dr. Daniel Salamanca head ing the single ticket for the presi dency, two persons were killed. FOR SALE Sweet clover and alfalfa ttmm t sale. Also wood. Telo sen? c? Gilmour. ' ' tfw