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P ACS TWO PAGE FOUR PLATTSMOUTH SEMI WEEKLY JOUENAL MONDAY, APRIL 24, 13 TtlURDQGK ITEMS Emil Kuehn was working in Lin coln during the past week and re ports business some better at this time. Frank A. Melvin was called to Plattsmouth cn Wednesday of last week, where he had some matters to look after. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Backemeyer were over to Lincoln on Monday of last week, they driving: over to look after some shopping. Mr. Hairsch, of Huntley, who' for many years was a near neighbor of the Knosp family, is visiting with them here for a short time. "Win. Bourke is very busy with his assessment work, having started out early last week, and will be kept Jicpping to it for some time. Rev. II. R. Knosp was a visitor in Alvo on last .Tuesday evening and was meeting with the Ministerial association in their business session. Mathew Thimgan and son, Victor, were called to Lincoln on last Wed tiesday to look after some business matters, thev making the trip in their car. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hess, of Sei bert, Colorado, were here for Easter, visiting with her sister, Mrs. Lacey McDonald and mother, Mrs. C. Moo- mey. While Bobbie McDonald was get ting over a fence, he injured one of his knees so severely that he was compelled to remain in bed for the entire week. Henry Hinemann and Lawrence Race were over to Tlattsmouth on last Monday, where they were look ing after some business matters at the court house. Fred W. Backemeyer, of Elmwood, was a business visitor in Murdock for a short time on Wednesday af ternoon of last week, and was meet ing his many friends. John Eppings and family were over to Meadow last Sunday, where they enjoyed the day fishing and suc ceeded in landing some 27 fine fish as a result of their efforts. Henry Heineman and wife and Rev. II. R. Knospe and family were guests on Easter day at the home of Mr. -and Mrs. Wm. Rikli, where all enjoyed the day very pleasantly. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Gorthey and the kiddies were guests on Easter day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rikli. Carl Schlaphoff and wife were also guests there that day, and all enjoyed the occasion. Dordens Produce Co. are paying the highest market price for Cream paying near the Omaha delivered price. E. J. Cooley, Mgr. also Will Pay All the Market Affords for Poultry E. J. COOLEY Mgr. Murdock, Neb. First Door North of Bank ft FOR Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday We are offering a Special Selling of Goafs $3.97 Stitched, revers scarf styles, puffed sleeves. All smartly tailored models for Sport and dress wear. New Spring stock. Sizes from 1 4 to 42. 200 Brand New Cotton Wash Frocks on sale Wednesday at amazingly low prise . . . Complete Array of All the New Patterns, Colors and Styles Another Shipment ofi LADIES SPRING HATS Just Received Priced at . $1 and $1.95 The Shop of Personal Service Plattsmouth, Nebr. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bauer, who were sDendinsr some two weeks at Weeping Water with their daugh ter, returned home last Friday, and will this week go to Plattsmouth for a visit at the home of Mrs. Ed Rip ple. The Ladies Aid of the Murdock church met on last Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rikli, where they enjoyed the afternoon a great deal with a very fine program and the matter of arranging for their summers work. Rev. W. W. Stanley, pastor of the Christian church of Lincoln was a visitor in Murdock on last Wednes day and held a gospel meeting on the streets that was well reeetvea, and from here he went to Weeping Water, Manley and Louisville in turn. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Craig and son Floyd and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Craig, of Wymore, and Will Craig and wife of Beatrice, and Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Friend, of Alvo, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Craig, for Easter day. E. J. Cooley, the new representa tive of the Borden Produce company, has been getting things in readiness for the caring of the farmers' offer ings in the line of butter fat, eggs and poultry and is now ready for the business. He has been receiving a good line of cream thus far. See his ad elsewhere. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tool were over to Lincoln for Easter day and were guests while there at the home of friends. John S. Roberts and Clifford S. Rein and wife, the latter a daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Roberts. The folks have been friends for many K-ears, living neighbors at Ackiey, Iowa, some forty years ago. Still Suffering Greatly Henry Carsten, who injured his knee some time ago, and which has kept this hustling gentleman in bed ever since, is still quite ill and is suffering much. It was necessary to have the knee tapped on last Wed nesday and unless there is a pro nounced improvement it is thought that an X-ray will be taken of the injured member. Otto Eichoff is looking after the elevator and also caring for Mr. Carsten. Sure Enjoyed Their Easter Gayle McDonald and family, re siding at Hampton, which is located near mid-center from the homes of other members of the family, had as their Easter guests a large number of the relatives, including many from Murdock and vicinity. On last Sat urday, Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Tool went to Wahoo, where they visited at the home of Kenneth Tool and wife and with them went on to Hampton the following morning. The others from here who went to Hampton for the reunion Included Mr. and Mrs. Bryan McDonald and Mrs. Hannah McDonald, Lacey Mc Donald and his son, Morris. Harry Gillespie and wife and Miss Viola Everett, of North Loup, and Mr. and Mrs. Orris E. Bradford, of Mt. Clare were also there, thus completing the family circle, with the exception of Richard Tool, whi was in Iowa. And it was indeed a happy crowd that O T7 Dresses $1.97 Thrilling, glamorous styles; gay youthful col ors. Values that will be an eye opener to the most critical shopper. Sizes for Misses and Women. 49' ;ery Tgg gathered at the Gayle McDonald home. Give Farewell Reception The members of the congregation of the Trinity Lutheran church, lo cated some two miles north of Mur dock, gave a farewell reception to the Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Zoch, who have ministered to the church here for the past six years, and who are now departing for "Wisner, where he will be pastor of the church there. There was a large and greatly in terested crowd present, who desired to show their appreciation of the very fine work done for the church and community by Rev. Zoch and wife. The following morning vans came to transport the, goods to Wisner, while Rev. and Mrs. Zoch departed in their auto for Texas, their form er home, where they are to visit for two weeks and then go to Wisner to make their home in the future. Spend Easter in Iowa Fred Deickman and son, William Deickman and family, departed on the Saturday before Easter for the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rueter, near Jefferson, where they all spent a joyous Easter and had an excellent visit. The Nebraska party returned home on last Monday. Call New Pastor The members of Trinity Lutheran church, at a meeting held on last Sunday afternoon, decided to extend a call to Rev. Hellman, of Craw ford, to fill the vacancy left by Rev. G. A. Zoch, who has accepted the pastorate of a Lutheran church at Wisner. Rev. T. Hartman, of the Imman- uel Lutheran church of Louisville, was named as vacancy pastor. Will Have Quilt Show The members of the Royal Neigh bors of America have just completed the making of a very beautiful quilt and which has been on exhibition at the drug store. The new quilt is for sale. On May 12th, it is proposed to hold a quilt show or exhibit at the M. W. A. hall. If you have a quilt which is in any way striking, bring it in and win a prize. Celebrated Easter The Evangelical church celebrated Easter in a very unique manner. Af ter the Sunday school session, the choir rendered a most beautiful pro gram of appropriate music, which was well received, by an apropriate music, which was well received by an apreciative audience. The elabor ate decorations of the church added much to the festive spirit. The Sun day school numbered 169, the largest attendance in its history. L. Neitzel presented his class with a bronze bookmark as a token of love and appreciation for the class spirit displayed in the past. The class in turn gave him a beautiful Easter lily, which shows the high esteem in which he is held by his class. The class has an enrollment of 36, with an average attendance of 28. The Mission band gave a fine pro gram in the evening. The little folks done themselves credit. A collection for general missions netted over $8. At the morning service, seven unit ed with the church on profession of faith, as a result of the pre-Easter services lasting nearly two weeks, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. R. Knosp. It was a wonderful climax to the special effort. It 'was proof of what can be done by proper co operation and faith in God. "And Mary Did" The Senior class of the Murdock high school gave their play on last Thursday evening at the audience room of the Murdock high school, to a packed house, and all were well pleased with the production, the title of which was "And Mary Did." The cast of characters was as follows: Mary Sterling, modern "Joan of Arc" Blanche Eickhoff Laurence Grey, modern "Launce- lot" Edwin McIIugh Mrs. Sterling, an old fashioned mother Bern ice Rikli Dressa Rand, the girl that men forget? Marjorie Zink Daniel Grey, father of Laurence- Elmer Schlaphoff Edith Smith, Mary's chum.Ines Buck Willie Sterling, Mary's brother Kldon Rosenow Betty Sterling, Mary's sister Ruth Thimgan Miss O. G. Whittaker. a democrat ' Amanda Klemme Matilda, Mrs. Sterling's maid Norma Bornemeier Henry, Mr. Grey's Gardner Roy Stock The Gentleman from Georgia From Saturdays Daily Miss Lillian' White, county reg ister of deeds, was a visitor in Omaha today, going to that city to spend the Arbor day holiday with her sisters and to enjoy a short outing. A pretty parlor, a nice front porch and a lawn swing big enough for two have prevented many an old maid. r r mm SAME PRICE AS 42 YEARS AGO, 25ouncesfor25t Doubted A Bourn SAYS RECEIVERSHIP FAKED Omaha. Fred J. Reuth, Omaha, for many years president of the Om aha Ice & Cold Storage company, has filed suit in district court for $100,- 000 damages from a group of Chi cago and Newcastle, Del., persons He charges fraudulent manipulations in bringing about a receivership for the company. The petition charges that Samuel R. Morgan, Chicago at torney, first brought about the re ceivership of the Inland States Serv ice company, a Delaware firm, which at the time held the common stock of the Omaha company. The receivers for the Inland firm then asked for a receiver for the Omaha company, the petition states, Reuth charges that Luther M. Lewis, Walter R. Titzel, Arthur Logan and Norma Stroud, all of Chicago, filed an agreement to the receivership. "fraudulently" representing that they were members of the board of directors of the Omaha firm and that they held a meeting of the board at which the receviership was agreed to. Reuth alleges he has suffered per sonal damages as a result of the ac tion, besides losing a five year con tract for management of the firm. FARM PICKETERS ENCAMPED Lemars, la. The Ed Durband farm near here took on the appear ance of a picnic grounds, but to the crowd of Plymouth county farmers, it was something more serious re sistance against attempts to evict the Durbands. Tuesday was the second day of the ersistance against efforts of Sheriff Rippey to carry out the eviction order. The farmers gathered at the Durband place Monday and threatened to "shoot jit out" if Rip pey attempted to move the family. No arms have been displayed, how ever, and the farmers have maintain ed a joking mood, altho they remain ed firm when Rippey asked them to permit him to carry out the eviction order. About twenty-five wives of farmers were in tho crowd. They brought lunches for their husbands and friend3. The time was whiled away with card games and horseshoe pitching contests. The picketing duty is carried on by shifts of various sizes, ranging from a few farmers to as many as 300. irimniE cccpujRrcrs tchen you're in PAIN I Insist " on genuine Bauer Aspirin; not only for its safety, but its speed. Take a tablet of Bayer Aspirin and some other tablet, and drop them in water. Then watch the Bayer tablet dissolve rapidly and completely. See how long it takes to melt down the other. That's an easy .way to test the value of "bargain" preparations: It's a far bettor way than testing them in your stomach ! "-." Bayer Aspirin offers safe and apeedy relief of headaches, colds, a sore throat, - neuralgia neuritis, lumbago, rheumatism, or periodic pain. It contains no coarse, irritating particles or impurities. Lot If lit H "l ii fi p i j 'Alvo News Attorney C. D. Ganz was a visitor In Plattsmouth last week, where he had some legal business to look after. Simon Rehmeier and the family were enjoying their Easter at Weep ing Water, where they also attended church services. Mrs. John Skinner has been rath er poorly for the past several days and has been kept to her home and bed during the time. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Barkhurst spent Easter day visiting with friendj and relatives in Nebraska City, mak ing the trip in their car. W. E. Fairfield was having a new roof placed on his home north of Alvo during the past week and found a good time for the work. Robert Custor and wife were over near Manley, where they spent Eas ter with their daughter, Mrs. Ray Wiles and family, returning home on Tuesday evening, after having en joyed a very fine visit. John Banning was a visitor on last Sunday at Union and with his broth er, Joseph Banning, attended the ser vices at Nehawka which were given for Knights Templar, a higher orga nization in the Masonic fraternity. John Elliott of the firm of Ed wards and Elliott, was over , to Lin coin on last Wednesday, where he was called to look after some busi ness matters in connection with the Alvo Hardware and Implement com pasy. Dale Keller, who has been spend ing the last six months in Los An geles, with the coming of the severe earthquake there, concluded it would be just as safe and a good deal more pleasant in Nebraska, and arrived home last Sunday evening. Clarence Dane and Wilber Ilardu- ling, who arrived from Los Angeles some three weeks ago, will work on a farm for some weeks, after which they expect to go to Chicago to work at the Century of Progress exposition being held in the windy city this year. There was joy at the home of Mr and Mrs. George Miller, who make their home over the store of the Alvo Hardware and Implement com pany, when the stork early last week brought to them a very fine eight pound daughter. The mother and little lady are doing nicely and all are happy. Alvo to Have Ice Supply C. W. Jewell, who with his wife have been conducting a restaurant in Alvo, has purchased the ice house that has stood at the southwest cor ner of town and will move it to the lot just west of the cafe, where he will conduct an ice market, which will be cash and carry, and with no regular deliveries made. Will Conduct Store Following the death of his father, Roy Stewart has secured a man for the farm and is looking after the business of the father. He was en gaged in taking inventory of the stock and also looking after the busi ness which comes to the store, and will conduct the business for the present. Eeld Gospel Meetings The Rev. W. W. Stanley of the Christian church of Lincoln, was a visitor in Alvo on last Tuesday even ing and delivered a very worth-while discourse on the streets, which was listened to with much interest. He also attended the Ministerial Associa tion gathering which was held here, they having only a business session. Markets His Cattle Ben Plymale marketed his cattle on last Tuesday, having them deliv ered at Omaha, some 26 In number. The cattle averaged 1280 pounds apiece, which was a good gain for the length of time he had them on feed. The price received was not as high as it should be, but the good gain he was able to put on the ani mals helped to offset any loss from his feeding operations. FAtRVIEW WORKERS CLUB The Fairview Workers held a meet ing at the home of Miss Florence Terryberry assisted by Mrs. Jess Terryberry on Thursday, April 13th. Mrs. Lon Jordon on the entertain ment committee, a number of games being played which were greatly en joyed. A number of visitors were present, they being Mrs. Oflo Schafer and daughter Maryland, Mrs. Will Kelly, Margaret Engelkemeier, Norene Kaf fenberger and Mildred Alexen. Each member brought flower seed and then had a drawing. A nice lot of plants were received. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Philip Tritsch, June 8 th, with Mrs. George Privett assisting. Beer Brings , v 50 Thousand into Council Bluff s Business Booms in the Iowa City as Thirsty Nebraskans Cross Line for Beer. Council Bluffs. Beer has resulted in $50,000 being spent in Council Bluffs, Mayor Myrtuo and Howard Williams, secretary of the chamber ol commerce, estimated Thursday. More than ?21,000 of this was for beer alone, it is estimated. The con uunntion so far. based on Council Fluffs' population, has been 2.4 bot ' ties per person. This, however, does not take into account the hundreds oL Omahans who have gone over to help. ')out $11,000 has been spent for licenses and at least $5,000 has been spent on remodeling work. About $2,000 has been ppent so far in rent on twenty-five buildings leased directly as a result of beer. These were formerly vacant. This is the estimate of William Knox, sec retary of the real estate board. About $3,500 has been spent on beer bonds. About 150 skilled workmen are being employed, at an average of $4 a day in the remodeling work. Mayor Myrtue estimates, with at least $8, 000 for fixtures. Much of the money has come from Omahans. The Douglas street bridge Wednesday night had a 20 percent increase in business, amounting to about $350 a day, according to W. G. Nicholson, secretary of the Street Railway company. ABLE TO RESUME TRIP Singapore. Mrs. Harry Bonney, Austrian aviatrix en route on a flight from Australia to England, took off for Alor Star In the Malay states. She had recovered from an illness which delayed her here. 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