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:ut3 cr3urr.TTT,Y JoimnAL THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1&32. Page four he Gtae Store WE conduct our store ourself and eliminate all possible expense therefore are able to give you more for your money and the best goods. You do not pay other people's bills, for we sell for cash. We Welcome Your Business Q. P. Gtturac Union, Nebraska erous patch of this very delightful food. So Albert has planted one thou sand plants and will have a fine sup ply as you may rest assured that he knows Just how to grow excellent potatoes. DozsHt Darn Danes urn ON ITEMS Lucean Baning and Cecil Niday were enjoying a visit at the air races last Sunday, driving over in their auto. Edgar Newton and wife of Platts mouth, were visiting with the lat ter's mother, Mrs. Vesta Clarke on last Sunday. Blair Porter was making a hay rack for his special use and complet ed it at the lumber yard on last Mon day forenoon. John Chitester has been manufac turing and placing some screens on his home and getting ready for the coming of summer. Miss Sylvia Withrow was spending a portion of last week and this at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Withrow. Clarence Yonker of Ogallala was spending a few days with friends and relatives in and about Union during the week end and later. Frank Bauer and sister, Anna, were over to Greenwood and aTsc visited at the home of Pete Schrader as well as attending the services at the beautiful Greenwood cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Stone and wife of Hastings, were visiting in Union and vicinity Sunday and Monday of this week where they were the guests at the home of the mother, Mrs. Mary B. Allison and other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fitzpatrick and their daughter, Eileen of Weep ing Water, were visiting in Lnion at the homes of John and James Fitz patrick, and were also over to Platts mouth where they were visiting the cemetery at that place. Joe Dare has been making some tables for the new restaurant which John' Fitzpatrick recently purchased from Horace W. Griffin, after dis posing of the other to his brother, James Fitzpatrick and now both Fitz patrick boys are engaged in like business. Judge Charles L. Graves of Platt3 mouth and his son, Harry Graves of Lincoln, and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Royal, and Mrs. M. A. Derieg of Lincoln, were in Union on Last Monday and were looking after the decoration of relatives' graves for Memorial day. Mrs. Frank Friedenberghouse and daughter, Miss Anna of Berns, Kan sas, accompanien by Mrs. Izetta Lynde arrived in Union for a few days visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Upton, Mrs. Friedenberg house being mother of Mrs. Upton and also Wayne, her brother, were visiting for a few days at the Upton home. Makes Trip to West. Union's very fine mayor, George A. Stites, who was in the west last week visiting at Colorado Springe and other points, returned last Fri- dav and reoorted that the wheat is not the best crop out "that wa"y, : and that the crop grown in that ter ritory will surely be short. Mr. Stites is a good observer of crop conditions and being interested in the handling of grain took very particular notice of how the crops were. For the Murray , A -r7r rAr I wrren Hansen of Omaha was H. L. GAYER FARM visiting with his brother, Dr. D. E. Friday Evening, June 3 HaTnsen da last Music by Smith Orchestra Dancers, C The Publlo Is Cordially Invited I very much and had a very fine visit 1 . They all had a very fine time on Memorial day, and as there was to be a commencement of the Doane col lege the coming week they were for tunate as that would have robbed them of the very nice visit which they had at this time. His Wrench Slipped. While Edward Erwin was indus- triouslv workins: with a car. as fie is an employe of the Charles Land sraraee. the wrench which he was using coming towards nis lace wnne he was cuick as liehtning he was not able to get out of his own way and cracked himself on the bridge of his nose, fracturing that member and also causing him much grief. Three Suffer Injuries Sunday in Auto Wreck James Miller and son. Fritz, and Melvin Sturm were over to Omaha on last Saturday where they were enjoying the air races. Messrs. and Mesdames Ivan De Les Dernier and Dale Topliff of Enjoyed the Ball Game. Albert Wolfe, the night watchman, Glen Rutledge, the publisher, Clyde Switzer, Carl Pierce and Mark Bur near I ton the painter and decorator, formed 'Murray were In Nehawka and were a party who were enjoying the bail attending Memorial exercises on last game at Nebraska City last Sunday. Attended Memorial Services. With their car County Commis sioner E. B. Chapman and wife took Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Taylor over to Wabash cemetery, which is also shared by the city of Murdock, where they celebrate Memorial day each year. Rev. Taylor delivered the ad dress and there was a complete pro gram with the invocations being of fered by L. Xeitzel of Murdock. There was a large crowd present to enjoy the services. Will Eold School Meeting. There is a school meeting called for June 13th for the looking after some business matters regarding the schools of Union, and at which time the budget will be look after. There is a seven thousand dollar expense bill to be taken up and disposed of. Let every person of the schools be present. Will Have Sweet Potatoes The habits of a lifetime cannot well break away from any of us, for what we do in early life seems to cling to us all along the way. Albert Wilson was born in the south and lived a good many places there, and only this spring returned from there and he remembers the very excellent sweet potatoes which he was accustomed to grow in Okla homa and Missouri and it was not just like living unless he had a gen- John Banning and Wife Here. Mr. and Mrs. John Banning, who were for some time at Rochester, Minn., where they both were TaKing treatment for their health and from whence they returned to their home in Alvo last week, were over Sunday and were visiting the cemetery at Union and Nebraska City and Platts- mcuth where their relatives were buried. On their trip they were ac companied by Miss Pearle Banning and Miss O'Donnell, sister of Mrs Banning. When they departed for their home at Alvo they were ac companied by the sister of Mrs. Ban ning. Obituary. Solomon Baldwin was born at Den vT, Worth county, Mo., January 25, 1S59 and departed this life May 24, 1932, aged 73 years, 3 months and 24 days. He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Richmond who preced ed him in death in 1918. To this union six children were born. Those surviving are Mrs. Walter Gochen our, Mrs. Walter Byers of this city, Clarence of Stuart, Iowa, Edgar and William of Omaha; one passing away as a babe. The family came to Cass county in 1900. Mr. Baldwin united with the Christian church in his early life. After coming to Nebraska he united with the Baptist church at Union, continuing in the cause of the Mas ter until death claimed him. The funeral was held front the Streight Funeral home at Platts mouth, May 26th at 2 p. m., the services being conducted by the Rev. W. A. Taylor of Union. Interment was at West Union cemetery. LEAVING FOR CALIFORNIA Jonas Johnson, one of the old time residents of the community, is to leave in a short time for Califor nia, where for the present at least, he is expecting to make his home. Mr. Johnson has been left alone since the death of- the wife a short time ago, and with his advanced years and poor health he has yielded to the wish of his children to join them in the west. He will accompany his daughter, Mrs. Gus Swanson and lit tle son back to Los Angeles and make his home there. Mr. Johnson has another daughter, Mrs. Judith Can field and a son, Friedof Johnson re siding in the vicinity of Los Angeles. Journal Want-Ads cost only few cents and get real results I Elmer Pike of Union, Oarage Man, and Mrs. Otto Wnrtele of Ne braska City, Injured. Elmer Pike, engaged In a garage at Union, is at the St. Mary's hos pital at Nebraska City in a serious condition from Injuries sustained Sunday afternoon when the car he was driving collided with a car driv en by Nathan White, Nebraska City, at the intersection of highway No. 75 and highway No. 24, east of Union. Mrs. Otto Wurtele and her son, Christopher, of Nebraska City, pas sengers In the White car also were badly injured and are at the hos pital. Mrs. Wurtele sustained a zroken right leg and face cuts, where as the boy sustained a deep cut on his face. Mr. and Mrs. White es caped with body bruises. Both cars were badly damaged in the crash. Mr. and Mrs. White and Mrs. Wur tele and son were on their way to Omaha and when they reached the intersection the car driven by Piki dashed onto the pavement from the west and crashed into the White car. Pike, Mrs. Wurtele and the son were rushed to the hospital. Pike is the most seriously injured of the trio. He has been unconscious since the accident. The Union car was occupied by several members of the Union base ball team but they escaped with a few bruises. Sunday. Mrs. John D. McBrlde and son, Donald, were visiting with friends in Nehawka for the day last Sunday and as well attending Memorial day exercises. I. L. Markland and wife of Weep ing Water were visiting In Nehawka last Sunday, attending the Memorial exercises and also were guests or friends while here. Mrs. J. W. Magney and daughter, Doris, of Lincoln, were visiting in Nehawka for the day last Sunday and attending Memorial day exer cises as well as visiting with their friends. Mrs. Lincoln Creamer and daugh ter, Blanche, of Lincoln, were visit ing in Nehawka on last Sunday the guests of friends and relatives arid also were attending the Memorial exercises. Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Stone of Hastings, were visiting In Nehawka on last Sunday, attending Memorial exercises as well as visiting with rela tives and friends. They also visited at Union as well. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Marshall of Fort Lupton, Colorado, who formerly resided in Cass county, were here enjoying a visit during the past week and also were attending the Memor ial day exercises. rfcarles C. Chapman and the fam ily of Ashland were here last Sun day attending Memorial They happened along just after the wreck which occurred at the junc tion of Highway 75 and the O street road which injured a number of people last Sunday. ' Attended Wreck Victims. Dr. D. E. Hansen was called to Union last Sunday to care for some of the victims of the wreck who were injured when the car of Claude Lane was struck by a car traveling north on No. 75, at the crossing of the O street road and the north and south highway. Dr. Hansen found a num ber of the people quite badly in jured, the occupants of the other car having been taken to the hospital at Nebraska City. Hold Memorial Day Exercises. Last Sunday at the Auditorium was held the Memorial exercises Geo. I. Morey who was the speaker and who made a wonderful address and which was well received by the members of the American Legion and Auxiliary as well as also by the cit zens generally, there being a large and interested crowd present who were loud in their praise of the very able address which was rendered. Following the address the mem bers of the Legion repaired to the cemetery north of town where they decorated the graves of the members exercises of foreign wars as well as the mem FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Aerie No. 335, Presents WillSassfi C Sraapp Midway Attractions OFFERING mimaosoaaH E2ei?uti A Joy Zone of Delightful Surprises FAST - FURIOUS - FUN LOVING ORIGINAL - UNIQUE - ENTERTAINING SHOWS FREE ATTRACTION A Daring Circus Act of Thrills ONE WEEK Monday, June 6th. to Sat., June 11, Inc. Show Grounds Chicago Ave. at Sth St. Plattsmouth, Nebr. DEATH OF YOUNG MAN SEVERE ELECTBIC STORM From Tuesday's Dally J .,-. This morning shortly after 3 o'clock a severe electric and rain storm swept over this city and which furnished a great display of HgM ning for some time while the rain and wind served to add to the force of the storm. At the height' of the storm light ning struck two cottonwood trees near the residence of Mrs. Adelaide Taylor at Seventh and Pearl streets, occupied by the G. G. Griffin family. The bolt tore off the bark of The trees and also made its exit through a large hole torn in the concrete pav ing on Seventh street. The residence on South 7th street occupied by the Grover Hopkins family was also struck during the storm and a part of the shingles on the roof damaged by the bolt, but none of. the family were injured by the lightning striking. DEATH OF AGED LADY Mrs. Mary Robinson, 89, resident at the Nebraska Masonic Home, pass ed away at the Home on Friday fol lowing an illness of several years, due to the infirmities of her ad- and at the same time visiting witn relatives and attending the birthday reception of Uncle Peter Opp. Edward Woods was painting and decorating the interior of the office at the Lundberg garage and making the place look cheery and neat. Ed knows a style of wielding the paint brush that brings good results. Edward Woods and wife were over to Rock Bluffs where they visited the cemetery and also were guests the afternoon at the home of nephew, Mr. Fred Campbell, during the afternoon, where all enjoyed a very fine visit. Mrs. Otto Carroll, widow of the late Otto Carroll who was buried at the Mt. Pleasant cemetery nortn" of town within the last year and their daughter of Rawlins, Wyoming, were here to visit with friends and attend the Memorial services. Andy Anderson and the family of Omaha, were here for the day on last Sunday, coming to attend the Memorial services whie"h were being held by the American Legion and Auxiliary, as Mr. Anderson is a mem ber of the order, having served over seas for a number of years. Dr. D. E. Hansen In order to facil-J itate the treatment of a number of diseases which come under his ob servation, has purchased and install ed one of the very latest of X-ray machines which he has had occasion to use a number of times since its installment. The doctor is well pleased with the very effective work which this machine does. When the store of Frank P. Shel don was instituted in Nehawka In 1888, the firm purchased a big heavy bers of wars of America, who are resting in the beautiful cemetery. Celebrates 83rd Birthday. Eighty-three years ago last Sun day Uncle Peter Opp was born Germany and where he remained un til he was a man grown and follow ing which he came to America and has lived here for some sixty years and made an excellent citizen. Las lorlSunday as his birthday rolled around his he went to the home of his friend Ernest Ahrends, where they with i number of friends appropriately cele brated the passing of the natal day of this excellent gentleman. A most pleasant time was had with these two gentlemen and their many friend present. Congratulations and best wishes extended. vanced years. Mrs. Robinson was born in Albany, New York, on September stove which they had installed in the 6. 1842. and nrior to cnmlnir to the I store and which has remained a fix Home, October 2, 1925, was a resi dent of Grand Island, her husband having been a member of Ashler lodge No. 33 of that city. She is sur vived by several step children, one of ture, with some renewals and repairs, but the stove has remained and was doing service last Monday when the rain caused the weather to be rather chilly", and is still at the old stand whom, James Robinson of Detoit, after having been in service forty- came for the funeral service. The tour years. funeral an interment was at Stuart, Iowa, former residence of the fam ily. VISITS IN THE CITY We are distributors for the famous Rock of Ages granite. Largest stock and lowest prices. Drive over to our plant, southeast corner of Square. tfslenwead Granite Vorlis Glenwood, Iowa Mr. and Mrs. Ashley W. Conger and daughter, Lois, of Grand Island were here Sunday to visit at the home of days past Floyd Gerbeling and family. Mr. Conger is a member of the "Whis kers" club at Grand Island, compos ed of the residents of Hall county who have foreswore shaving. The Mr. Adams Again Poorly. Uncle D. D. Adams who was quite ill for a number of weeks some time ago, but later was able to be at his work .at the store, has again not been feeling the very best and has been remaining: at home for a few United Brethren in Christ. Otto Engebretson, pastor. NEHAWKA CHURCH Bible church school 10 a. m. Evening gospel service at S o'clock. Joint prayer meeting at the Otter- bein church Wednesday night. Also quarterly business meeting. The Ladeis Aid society meets with Mrs. T. Mason. We are having our week day Bible school this week and next in both churches. In spite of the heavy downpour of rain, practically all day on Monday we had thirty-six come out to Bible school. We have an enrollment of over fifty already in Nehawka. In the country we have over forty. Of course our enroll ment is not comnlete as yet. This Bible school is for the benefit of the public, so come. OTTERBEIN CHURCH Bible church school 10 a. m. Morning worship service at 11. The Y. P. S. C. E. had their meet ing on Monday night with a party at L. Shrader's. Prayer meeting at the church Wednesday night. "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful in that which is much; and ho that is unjust in that which is least is unjust in much." Luke 6:10. FARM HOME BUBNS Frank Lemon Better. Frank Lemon, the popular barbar, who has many friends in Nehawka as well as elsewhere who has been chief reason for the club is the fact so sick for the past two weeks with blaze was breaking out on the roof that the 75th anniversary of Hall the passage of a kidney stone and of the house. Shortly before the Jis- From Monday's Daily Last night at 10:30 the farm home north of the Nebraska Masonic Home occupied by George Davidson and family, was discovered to be on fire. The fire was discovered by travelers on highway No. 73 a short distance from the house and at the time the From Monday's Dally The death of Robert Schroeder, 20 Cedar Creek young man, occurred this morning at 1 o'clock at the MethoJift hospital at Omaha, where he hu been for J-oms time- taking treatment. Mr. Sehrocr'cr suffered an attack of tha fm la.t February and complications settinsr in. made his case one that was hard to secure any relief. The deceased is a son of Mr and Mrs. Hans Schroeder of Cedai Creek and in which community he was born and reared to manhood. lie was a young man universally es teemed and respected by a large cir cle of friends over this part of Cass county and who will share with the family the sorrow that his death has brought. He is survived by his par ents, two brothers, Paul and Dan, five sisters, Mr3. Clarence Nesson, Eleanor, Patricia. Ileen and Beverly, all of Cedar Creek. He was also a nephew of Louis Keil and Mrs. A. F. Seybert of this city. H0CX BLUFFS PICNIC liams as thc-ir ideal. The company has appeared in the cr.pitol cities of Europe where they literally "Sang to the Multitudes." There, as in American cities, where ever they have appeared and rcap peared, arc given first rank in har mony and correct Interpetation ol the classics as well as the old time t'tiuthen melodies. The Williams Company is to be in Plattsmouth on Saturday, June 4 th. The program here will be the same or similar to that presented in New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles. London, and other large cities of the world. It is expected that a large attendance will bo present as su:h an opportunity Is rarely offered to cur people. , The attraction will be presented at the First Presbyterian church. Some twenty people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stamp for the purpose of perfecting an or ganization to be called the Rock Bluffs Homecoming and planned to have a picnic on the 4th of July in the Hutchison grove. Everyone is invited to attend this picnic, c has. L. uraves was seiecieu as president for the year; Will Hutchison vice president; Jack Stamp secretary and J. H. Graves treasurer. Jack Stamp, Albert Young and M. G. Churchill were selected to write the articles of the organization. M. G Churchill, Geo. Ray and Wm. Hutch ison to make and arrange plans for the picnic. This organization is to be perman ent. Arrangements will appear in this paper as it nears the time. DEPARTS FOB CONVENTION From Wednesday's Dally This morning Mrs. E. H. Wescott, Mrs. II. F. Goos and Mrs. George K. Petring departed for Hastings where they are to attend the state conven tion of the P. E. O. society which opens in that city today. Mrs. Wes cott is to be a speaker on the pro gram of the convention and will give an address on the life of George Washington, she being state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution. WILLIAMS SINGERS Those who have heard the Wil liams Famous Colored Singers are loud in their praise of the highly meritorious performances they give. It is no exaggeration to state that no other similar group of the pres ent generation has attained such fa vorable rating. The host informed persons of their race give it this de gree of merit. The ultimate desire of all other worthy aspirins colored companies is to approach the Wil- Poultry Wanted Cash or Trade Friday and Saturd'y Hens, per lb.. . 9 Stags and Leghorns G Old Cox, per lb. . . .. 2 Broilers, per lb. ... .;.14 2 lbs. and up Poultry Prices will Undoubtedly be Lower Next Week WE NEED MORE EGGS and will give you the top of the market for eggs brought us direct from the farm. Soennichsen's Plattsmouth, Phone 42 county will be observed on July 4th and 6th and the bearded residents will represent the early settlers of the commonwealth. The club has a great deal of fun and the bewhiskered members enjoy the fun to the utmost. which was followed by inflamation and an abcess which finally broke and drained, is reported as being much inuroveri since and it is ex pected that he will now show much improvement. FOB SALE covery of the fire a freight train had passed on the Missouri Facific, the tracks being but a short way from the house and it is thought tlm may have caused the fire from sparks. The occupants of the house were not at home at the time and the structure burned to the ground. The property was formerly owned by William Visited at Crete. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Rough were visiting for the day last Sunday at i Kriskey of Omaha. the home of their daughter, Mrs. P. H. Wilson and the family at STRAWBERRIES for sale. Carl Ohl Electric washing machine at a bar gain, slightly uMd. Inquire Vallery Sales Pavilion. Tele. 92. . ltwl Crete, where they enjoyed the day Uchlager, Telephone 582, Plattsmouth ATTENTION' Livestock Raisers and Shippers Big Reduction in Live Stock Commission Rates Now in Effect Reduce your maiketirg ccsts, by shipping to the United Live Stock Commission Co., Inc., South Cmaha. The salesmen in charge of each depaitment have had years cf experience in handling and selling of Cattle, Hcgs and Sheep and can render you the very best of service. Remember We are Bended for Your Protection and Under Federal Government Control BE SURE AND SEND YOUR NEXT CONSIGNMENT UNITED LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO. Wo Know You will be Satisfied 735 Live Stock Exchange Bldg. Phone Market 1174