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PAGE FOUR PLATTSMOTJTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL THURSDAY. AUG. 27. 1931 of Nehawka was business matters time on Tuesday the family, who UNION ITEMS. Hallas Banning was visiting with friends in Lincoln on last Sunday, driving over to the big town in his car. Dr. D. E. Hanson looking after some in Union for a short of this week. C. B. Smith and are taking their vacation are at the home of the parents of Mr. Smith at Yuma. Colorado. Pat Roddy accompanied the pav ing crew to Havelock where he is working in the laying M some pave ment in that vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Chilcott and Ezra Albin and family were enjoy ing a visit with friends in Omaha for the day on last Sunday. W B. Banning was a visitor in Lincoln on Tuesday of this week, called there to look after some busi ness matters for a short time. R. E. Davis and wife of south of Union were guests for the day on iast Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Ray Frans and their son, James. H. V. Griffin was a visitor at the home of Charles K. Hitt on last Mon day where he secured of Mr. Hitt a truck load of chickens, which he shipped. Lucean Banning is kept at home with a case of the mumps but is getting along very nicely for this malady, which is not very pleasant under any circumstances. Little Janet Westover of Platts mouth was a very taking number on the program at the Old Settlors and which evoked a second and third call by the pleased audience. Mr. Blair Porter was a visitor in Plattsmouih on last Tuesday morn ing and reported a very heavy rain while there was still dust on the streets of Union and roads as well. On last Sunday F. L. Fitch and Um good wife went ever to the camp of Earl Merritt and wife on the river where they have been spending some time and all enjoyed the visit very much. Frank Bauer and Det.de and Punk and Henry Becker and family were enjoying an outing at th; swimming hale at the Graham Milles, south of Union, on last Sunday, and as well was Anna Bauer. Miss Agusta Robb, postmistress, v. ,.s a visitor in Omaha on Tuesday of this week, where she went to at tend the funeral of '.he late J. Dean Ringer, late postmaster of Omaha, who passed away early Sunday morn ing. Kay Fahrlander and the family were at Mynard on last Sunday where they were guests at the honi of the parents of Mrs. Fahrlander. Mr. and Mrs. John Ulrich and where they all enjoyed the day very pleas antly. Lycurgus M Carthev. who has been m;:king his home at Nebraska City for some time past, was a visitor at the Old Settlers reunion and remain ed for a number of days during this week visiting with relatives and friends. Karl Oldham and wife of Platts mouih. accompanied by Mrs. E. M. Griffin and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ran dall and their daughter of Nebraska City, were spending the week end at the H. W. Gr.fiin home where all en joyed a very pleasant visit. Mrs. Fleniming Robb and son. John, of Lincoln, were visiting in Union last Saturday with Mr. Mont Robb and daughter. Miss Agusta. and stopped on their way home at Elm wood where they visited with L. A. Tyson and family, parents of Mrs. Robb. Simon Gruber, caretaker of the Missouri Paeifiv station and grounds was a visitor in Nebraska City on Monday of this week, where he was getting some dental work done and while he was away, Ray Shumacher was looking after his work at the station. Charles Napier of Sloan, Iowa, who formerly resided here but who has been away for the past thirty-four years, was a visitor at the Old Set tlers reunion on last Saturday, and this makes only the third time which he has visited here since he left 34 years ago. He enjoyed the visit here very much. Judge C. L. Graves of Plattsmouth, accompanied the writer to Union on last Saturday and attended the Old Settler reunion and as he was de sirous of staying longer than the writer, he did so, but when he want ed to go home. County Commissioner E. B. Chapman took him home and thus the pleasant judge did not have to walk. James Stevens of Chicago, a bro ther of Mrs. James C. Roddy and his son. James, a young man, were visiting her and also attending the Old Settlers reunion. While here they were guests at the home of his sister. Mrs. Roddy. On Sunday the family and Hubert Roddy, who is vis iting here also from his home at Denver, enjoyed a very tine picnic, on the banks of the river at the Roddy home. There were there for the occasion, Robert Roddy of Lin coln and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dix on of Fort Calhoun and their family. The day was most pleasantly spent and all enjoyed the sociability as well as the very fine eats which were furnished by Mrs. Roddy, Roy Mill lis and family. Otto Ehlers and fam ily were also enjoying the gathering. ley, Colorado and Hugo, where they had made their home for a number of years. From there they visited at Bovina and there slopped for a time with Guy Reese and then went to Crowley, Colorado, where live Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stenner, who vis ited here at the Rihn home a short time since. After their visit there they turned north and struck the D. L. D. at McCook, comtng east on that for a distinte and vered south, coming through Fairbury, Beatrice and Auburn, arriving home on Sun day night, tired and happy, and especially that they had gotten back to Union, the old home town. Union Bank Board Meets. The Board of Directors of the Bank of Union, met on last Monday evening and elected a director to supply the place made by the resig nation of F. H. McCarthey. some time since. They also accepted the resignation of the cashier, Hon. W. B. Banning and elected for the posi tion, Mr. D. Ray Frans, the same to take effect September 1st. The place of director is filled by O. A. Pearsley. Dr. Gilmore Writes. A letter from Dr. Gilmore and wife and their son. John, who are making the trip via auto to Los Angeles. California, was received by D. Ray Frans on Tuesday of this week, and was written from St. Geurnsey. Utah, and said they were just entering the great desert and expected to stop next at Alhambra. which point they probably have reached long before this. Union Schools To Open. The Union schools for the coming year will open on Monday, September 1 4th. Everything is in readiness for the opening and the time is set to follow the closing of the state fair as many members of the school are also members of 4-H clubs and tluy are desiring to exhibit their work in this line. Departed For Home. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cross of Arriba. Colorado, and the kiddies who have been visiting here for the past three weeks, with friends and relalives. departed on Wednesday morning of this week in their car for their home In the southwest. Carl and Ray are both fanning in that section of the country. Has Very Fine Peaches. We visited the orchard of C. F. Morton, east of I'nion a few days since and found the peaches looking just like a picture, great big rosy ' cheeked ones and so lucious that one could not help but sink their teeth I in them. Mr. and Mrs. Morton have I besides the very fine peach orchard. ', many apples as well and all looking ) fine and of the very best varieties. sec ins ad elsewhere. For the Best Groceries & Meats USi Home From Vacation. C. H. Whit worth, operator for the Missouri Pacific, and the family, who have been enjoying their vacation at Trenton. Missouri, their old home town and where they spent the time with their parents, returned home on last Friday, they making the trip via Omaha and Des Moines thence south to their old home Trenton. They enjoyed the visit very much and were sure to get home by the time school should start. The s-.-hool year opened on September 14th. Home From Vacation. W. E. Moore, the druggist, who was changing stores with his fa ther, p. K. Moore, of Lushton. for a week, returned home on last Sun day night and is now stationed in the store again. The father is alsr back to his po-?t at Lushton. HV.s Unfcrtunaie Experience. Mr. Stacey Niday, better known among his friends as Doc. was in Omaha on last Sunday and as he was starting home was following another car. which struck a man and knocked him down and hastening on. Mr. Nidny was driving behind and as the other car passed over the un fortunate man. Mr. Niday was not able to stop his car which also pass ed over the body of the prostrate man. Mr. Niday stopped to see how the man was injured and assisted in helping him up. The man was taken to the hospital and died in some thing over two hours. Mr. Niday was placed la jail to await the ver dict of the coronor's jury, which sat on the case on Tuesday morninc. and after hearing the facts in the case, rendered a verdict of unavoid able accident. Mr. Niday was re leased. While the accident is very regrettable it was no fault of Stacev's for his car following the other could not be stopped until it had passed over the body. Very Taking Feature. One of the best of the perform ances which was presented at the Old Settlers picnic was the acro batic feats of Miss Cathleen Propst of Nebraska City, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Propst of that place. Her dancing was also very .ine. We make it our practice to furnish absolutely the very best goods at a price within the reach of all. Highest paid for Country Produce R. D, STINE Union, Nebr. Phil and Minnie Get Home. Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Rihn. who were away for some two weeks and over taking their vacation from the daily grind at the store, returned home on last Sunday night. hvlng driven, during their trip, 3147 miles and seen much country. They stopped after leaving Omaha, first at Norfolk, where they visited for a short time and then on to Chadrr-n and Casper. Wyoming. There they were guests at the heme of their friends. Mr. and price Mrs. Jesse Brady and also a number Of other friends there. Then on to Cody and from there they visiter! Jackson Hole, thence to Poeatello. Idaho, then clown to Salt Lake City, the city of the Mormons and after a time spent there they went to Crow- Good Ripe Peaches $:i.5 per Bushel Large rosy cheeked ones are now ready. Price $1.25 g at orchard, 212 miles east and 1 2 mile north of Union. Entertained In Honor of Friends. Miss Anna Hart entertained at a one o'clock, luncheon at the Rest I Haven hotel in honor of her friends. Mesdames L R .Snipes of Lincoln. i and Edward Dowler of Weeping Wa ter. The tables were artistically dec orated by Mrs. H. C. Wilkinson, who also furnished the flowwrs, making the tables as arranged a very pretty scene. Following the excellent luncheon, bridge was played. Covers for forty-two were laid, and all de clared that this was a most enjoyable gathering. The following is a list of the out of town guests, and who will remember the occasion with pleasure: Mrs. Alex Hitchman. San Antonio. Texas: Mrs. L. R. Snipes, Lincoln. Nebr.: Mrs. A. E. Marshall. Fort Lupton. Colo.: Mrs. Anfred Anderson and two children. Omaha. Nebr.; Mesdames V. P. Sheldon. Geo. Shel don. Marion Tucker. Albert Ander son. Dan Anderson. Louis Ross and Henry Ross, all of Nehawka. Home guests were: Mesdames Ed ward Dowler. E. L. Dowler. Torrence Fleming. Bert Jamison, J. J. Meier. John McNeil. E. F. Marshall. Frank Domingo. Carl Day. Geo. Olive. Ben Oliv, . I. Markland. S. Ray Smith. H. C. Wilkinson. John Robinr.on. Helen j Clark. Harold Meyers. Andrew Ol- I wen, Harold Wiles, Fred Klepser. W. j VY. Jameson, Eilyth Meyer and daughter, the Misses Leone. Florence and Rtiih Meyer. Ruih Hart. Helen Baldwin. Beatrice Spohn. Edith Ol sen. Prize winners: Guest prizes. Mrs. Snipes and Mrs. Edward Dowler; gift prize. Mrs. H. C. Wilkinson. Mrs. Florence Meyer, highest score, also traveling and cut prizes, Mrs. rold Wiles, 2nd high. Mrs. Bert mison. consolation. 31rs. vv . W. mison. a traveling prce. out of own winners. .Mrs. Alex Intchinan. high, Mrs. A. E. Marshall, 2nd and Mrs. George Sheldon, consolation, Mrs. Louie Ross, door prize. ' I Tricky DOLED Talk JLON'T be misled by challenges guarantees laboratory analyses price comparisons claims of 25 savings made by distributors of special-brand tires. 'A reicent example of a grossly misleading and extravagant state ment by a distributor of special brand tires "Mount one of our lires on one wheel of your car and a tire of any other make on the op posite wheel. If our tire does not give you equal service at a saving up to 25 in price, vve vi!l give you a new tire free." This statement can be made for only one purpose a desperate ef fort to gain your confidence and sell you a tire before you have had time to think about the ridiculous ness of their challenge, which asks you to buy one of their tires and go to another store and buy a tire have it mounted on tl?e opposite wheel then turn yourself into a tire tester! a R I -"' say -TJjfi ' M P C E S Firestone don't ask yon to run test cars for them they have twenty-nine test cars of their own, running day and night, on which they lest Firestone Tires and other makes including special -brand lires, and we ha e the proof of the safety, quality and extra values of Firestone Tires before you buy. Drive in today examine sec tions cut from Firestone Tires and special-brand mail-order tires see for yourself the two extra plirs un der the tread which give you extra protection against punctures and blowouts compare the construc tion and quality don't be fooled by misleading advertisements. 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Greenwood, Nebr. Dietrick Motor Co., Louisville, Nebr. Joseph Lewis, brother of the bride. I merit in severa lhomes doine domes- 8 C. Fo Morton Union, Nebr. etwsccocoacqccoooopoaoaojoqaw9 VrVrWrrrrreVWWW. School Supplies School will soon be here and you will need School Sup plies. Remember, we have Pencils, Tablets, Paper and all needed things for the school room. Children's Clothes Shoes, Dresses. Hats. Caps, Stockings and whatever you may require at prices as low as you'll find anywhere. THE QUALITY STORE Rihn & Greene Union, Nebraska Married At the Parsonage. j On Sunday, August 23rd. at the I home of the Rev. and Mrs. W. A. I Taylor of Union, was solemnized the j marriage of two of the excellent ! young people of this community. I they being Miss Olive Lewis, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lewis. The bride Miss Lewis, was born in this vicinity and here grew to womanhood, and ob tained her education in the public school of this city, following which she taught at a number of schools in and around I'nion, being a very successful instructor, and a young woman loyed and highly esteemed by all who were priviliged to know her. The groom is a son of Jacob Ehlers, residing just over in Otoe county. Mr. Herbert Ehlers is a very progressive farmer and a man of Stirling character, and having a host of friends who are pleased at his good fortune in the securing of such a winsome wife. The bride was ac companied by Miss Helen James, daughter of Mr. and Mr. Robert James, as the bridesmaid, while acted a? best man. Follov.in ceremony which joined these two jrctUtg peoples lives, they departed 011 a trip to California, where they Will tor a tew weeks before settling dc wn to housekeeping as married folks. The Journal, with their many friends extends congratulations and Well wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Attebery and the kiddies, accompanied by Oliver Attebery and Valda Dysart spent a part of last week visiting relatives in Kansas City, and Linwood. Kan-sis. Attebery Reunion. A family reuuTon was held at home of Mr. and Mrs. V. W. Attebery in Kansas City, last Sunday. Those present for the occasion were Joe Attebery of Phoenix. Arizona. Dee Attebery of Salina, Kans.. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Attebery of Linwood. Charles Attebery and family. Oliver Attebery and Valda Dysart of Union. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Attebery and fam ily. A delicious dinner was enjoy ed by all. The day was spent in visiting and taking pictures. It tuu been ten years since the parents and five sons have been together. OBITUARY Hannah Ann Long, nee Sanders, was born May 11th, 1853, at Hack ney, Morgan county, Ohio, and de parted this temporal life near Ne hawka, Nebraska, on August 19th, 1931. at the age of 7S years, 3 months, and S days. In early childhood and youth, the departed attended the public school of her community and the M. E. Bible sch'"ol and church. In 18SS, the deceased came to this cemmunity where she found employ- the tic work. Ilhere she met and became iicquainted v.ith Mr. Abraham Long to whom she was very happily wed ded on Feb. 6th, 1886, and who pre ceded her in death in 1929. This happy union was blessed with one son. Charles, who survives the mo ther, and one daughter, Olive, who preceded the mother in death some years ago. In 1SS7, she with Mr. Long mov ed to a farm near Murdock. Neb., where she lived and made her home for many years. While living at Murdock. the departed became affil iated with the M. E. church of which she was an active member while her physical strength permitted. Sev eral vears ;iro after the fle:ith of tne!Mr. Long, she made he rhome near Nehawka where she quietly and peacefully passed away. Her work is done and her labors are o'er. Her life was long and useful and she was ever industrious in the development of the community and the upbuild ing of God's kingdom. She will be greatly missed for her place will be empty. She loved her Binle and was much concerned in the spiritual wel fare of bee family. She leaves to mourn her demise, one son, Charles. All her brothers and sisters preceded her in death and she was the last of her genera tion: many relatives and friends and associates. Funeral services were held at the home of her son, Charles, at 1 : 30 j and at the Evangelical church at j Murdock at 1:45. Rev. H. R. Kiusp j in charge of the services. A duet, I composed of Mrs. Edna Rikli and '. Mrs. A. H. Ward sang. "He Knows j It All." "No Night There." and "Face to Face.'' Pallbearers were, Messrs. Paul Schewe, O. Z. Zink, Aug. Wenrit. F. Buell. Iry MeClury and H. Klem me. Interment was made fa the Wa bash cemetery beside her husband and daughter. There is a world above. Where parting is unknown: A whole eternity of love Form'd for the good alone; And faith beholds the dying here Translated to that happier sphere. Have you anj-ihlng to seD? Tefl the world about it through the Jour nal's Want Ad department. Reunion! The reunion of the Meisinger fam ily will be held on Sunday. August 30th at the Garfield park in Platts mouth. Every member of the fam ily is urged to come and bring their picnic dinner. ANTON MEISINGER, HENRY MEISINGER, L. G. MEISINGER. Committee. Read the Journal Want-Ada. Harold Teen Pants Justt What the Doctor Ordered 3-inch Extended Waist Band 22-inch Bottom Corner Pockets Suspender Buttons $4.85 WESCOTTS f