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THtlHSDAT, SEPT. 31, 1933. PLATTS2I0TJTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUEWAL 1 PAGE FTVB You are Assured Honest Grades and Weights for Your Grain at the MURRAY FARMERS ELE VATOR. See us before , you sell I A. J. Veideman Manager phone 17 Murray, Neb. Murray Charles M. Reed and son, Malvern, were delivering wheat to the Wilson elevator, where they will store it for a shcrt time. Harry Albin and the Tamily were over to the Rock Bluffs picnic on last Sunday and report a splendid time being had by everyone there. Nelson Berger, road overseer of near Xehawka, was a visitor in Mur ray on last Monday, securing some bridge plank for use in his district. II. E. Beins was in Murray from Cedar Creek for a load of lumber and cement for some building work that is being done on the J. D. Rising farm. Lawrence Nelson and little son, of Omaha, were visiting in Murray on last Sunday, spending the time at the home of Mr. Nelson's father, Thomas Nelson. A. D. Bakke. the garage man of the Murray Garage, was called to riattsmouth on last Tuesday morning to look after some business matters for a short time. George E. Nickles and Frank Mrasek were over to Cedar Creek on last Tuesday morning, where they were looking after some business matters for a short time. Boedeker and Wehrbein East ship ped a fine consignment of hogs to the Omaha market on last Tuesday, that brought a very good price as they were exceptionally fine porkers. Mr. and Mrs. George Nickles were in Omaha last Sunday, where they were visiting with relatives and they were also called there again on Mon day, this time to look after business matters. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wilson, Sr., of near Cedar Creek, were guests for the day and dinner on last Sunday at the home of their son, Font T. Wilson and family, of Murray, where they all en joyed jthe d.splendidly George Brinklow and wife, who have been spending a week at the Century of Progress exposition In Chicago, returned home last Sunday night and report having had an ex cellent time while they were away. A. A. Bates was in Murray and made purchase of materials for the construction of a chicken house. He had the same delivered to the farm in one of the trucks operated by the Frank Mrasek Transfer company. E. W. Milbern and family were at Weeping Water last Friday for the closing day of the fair and enjoyed the various entertainment features and the big parade cf school floats and live stock. They report a large crowd and everyone having a good time. Ray Frederick was a visitor in Murray for the day last Tuesday and was looking after some business mat ters while here, assisting in the work at the elevatcr. Mr. Frederick will move to Murray as son as he is able to secure possession of the house he has rented. M. G. Churchill and family, John Frans and family, A. H. Graves and wife and a host of others from this vicinity attended the Rock Bluffs pic nic last Sunday and helped to make up the crowd of some four hundred people who were gathered there for this annual event. There was speak ing, music and a general good time for all. Fried Chicken Dinner, 25 Cents The Presbyterian church will give a fried chicken dinner at the church parlors on Thursday, September 2Sth, r.erving to begin at 5:30 and con- Don't Get Caucht! You carrv a sdt re tire and spare tube why not a kit of spare lamp bulbs, too? Don't risk an arrest or an accident when a kit takes up so little room and bulbs are replaced with so little trouble. MURRAY GARAGE A. D. BAKKE, Propr. New Crop Nebraska Grown ALFALFA SEED Buy Now at Low Prices for Spring Sowing Dakota No. 12 Grimm $5 Bushel Murray Hardware Company Murray - - - Nebraska tinue until eight. Everybody is cor dially invited to come and eat. Make 3 Heme at Plattsmouth John Royer and family, who have but recently come from Flagler, Colo., where they resided the past four or five years, and who were visiting In Murray for some two weeks, moved last week to Plattsmouth, where they will make their home. They located just west of town on the Louisville road, where they will make their home for the present. Fried Cliicken Supper The ladies of the Presbyterian church will serve a fried chicken supper at the church parlors on Fri day, Sept. 2&th, from 5:30 to 8:00 o'clock in the evening. s!4-3tMp Babe Very 111 Ellen Virginia Reike, daughter of afr. and Mrs. George Reicke, who has had pneumonia, was taken to a hos pital in Omaha for treatment, but af ter a thorough examination the hos pital medics reported they could do no more than the parents in the care of the little one, who is only eight months cf age and Quite frail from birth. This couple have the sym pathy of their many friends as well as a desire to be helpful in any way in relieveing the little one and aid ing the parents in her care. Makes Paper Back for Church The young people of the Christian Bible school, desiring some place to place the papers so that each could secure his paper and not have the bother of passing the same around during the session of the Bible school, secured the needed materials and James Hoschar volunteered and did make the rack for the holding of the papers so that when the Bible school is out the members go to the rack, which is a little postoffice in minia ture and take their paper, which is a lot more convenient for all. Has Rearranged His Store W. S. Smith, in order to make the matter of vending his goods more convenient and to allow the custo mers a better opportunity to make their own selections, has re-arranged the store, which has made the con duct of the business much more con venient. The counters and show cases have been so placed that every one can have access to any portion of the store and get just the goods they want. Celebrated Dad's Birthday Fifty-four years ago, Phillip Hild was born, and came to Cass county when he was a mere lad and has re sided here ever since, providing a good heme and raising a very fine family of four boys, who are all wor thy citizens and hustling farmers. They remembering that last Monday was his birthday anniversary, all came with their families and going to the home of Dad and Mother, made the evening merry and with an abundance of good thing3 to eat they sure made a wonderful evening for Father and extended the wish that he may have many more such happy occasions. TRENMORE CONE HERE Tuesday afternoon Hon. Trenmore Cone, of Valley, veteran Nebraska legislator, was in the city for a short time and had the opportunity of visiting with a number of old friends and acquaintances. Mr. Cone had been at Nebraska City on business and while passing through here decided to stop off and enjoy a short stay. Mr. Cone is the second member of the house of representatives in point of service, he having been in the Valley district in Douglas county for manv years, altho the service has not been continuous. The only mem ber that has had a longer service is W. H. O'Gara, democrat, of Cedar county. Mr. Cone was the author of many of the bills passed by the legislature relating to the cutting of state offi cials salaries as well as county offi cers, and states he was much dis appointed in the fact that several of these measures were voted by the governor after they had been passed by the house and senate. FOR SALE Seed rye. John Rice, Cedar Creek. Nebr. tfw AlEalGo Gecdl at Low Price Nebraska Grown Dakota No. 12 and Grimm Whils It Lasts $5 Bushel Farmers Elevator Company Fhone 17 Murray, Nebr. The Framers of United States Constitution Daughters of American Revolution Offer Story of the Men Who Made Constitution. Prior to the adoption of the con stitution the condition that prevaided in this country was one of chaos. The people tried fruitless experiment after fruitless experiment and met with such faileure that they were as much at sea as Russia is today. The mob drove our Congress from Philadelphia into New Jersey. Shot up the court houses. No respect for law and order. Money was worth anywhere from two and one-half cent3 on the dollar to nothing. Credit was ruined, trade paralyzed. Anarchy, bankruptcy and confusion prevailed. Under such a condition fifty-five men in Philaedlphia May 25, 17S7 for the purpose to devise provisional to render the constitution of the fed eral government adequate to the exigencies of the Union. These men come from the thirteen colonies long distances on horseback and over almost impassable roads. Here they remained four hot summer. months behind closed doors in a secret convention working out the principles of the constitution of the U. S. which has long been universally considered the greatest document of its kind in all history and i3 the eldest written constitution now functioning in the world. Among the fiftj-ve delegates were farmers, doctors, educators sol diers and thirty-nine lawyers. They were mainly young men, with the ex ception of Washington and Franklin the men were under forty. Thirty were college men. Thirty-nine naa been members of the first and second congresses. Eight had helped frame their own state constitutions. Six had signed the Declaration of Independ ence. They were learned in the sys tems of government in the old world. Franklin of Pennsylvania, was tiie oldest, eighty-two years and possess ed an activity of mind equal to a youth of twenty-five. lie was con sidered the greatest philosopher of the age. The youngest member was Jonathan Dayton of New Jersey, who was 27. ' These men who wrote the consti tution arc said to have been the great est group of men from the standpoint of character and ability ever met to gether for human achievement. Their lives had been devoted to study and thought concerning goernment and to rendering service to the govern ment. These men met to formulate a plan for setting up a federal gov ernment well balanced between the nation and the sides that would be strong enough to maintain itself per manently and function effectively at all times under all conditions. New Hampshire had two delegates, Landon, a man of foitune and liberal mind; Gilman, a sensible, worthy man. Massachusetts had two. King, noted for his parliamentary talents and legal knowledge; Graham, a merchant of Boston. Had been president of congress. Connecticut had two, Dr. Johnson, one of the first classics of Aerica, celebrated for his legal knowledge; Mr. Sherman a shoemaker, almanac maker and a judge. An able poli tician. New York had one, Hamilton, a finished scholar of the law. He knew his subject to the foundation before he spcl:e. New Jersey had four. Livingston, a man of talent and great education; Brearley, judge of the supreme court; Mr. Patterson (a Classic) a lawyer and crator who never spoke unless h knew his subject; Dayton, a sol dier, a man of talents and had ambi tion to exert them. Pennsylvania had eight. Benjamin Franklin, the greatest man of the convention; General Miffin, well known for the activity of his mind; Robert Morris, a merchant of emin ence and wealth, an able financier. Possessed an energy of mind that few men could boast, but he never once spoke in the convention; Mr. Clymer, a lawyer of ability; Mr. Fitzimmons, a merchant of talents; Mr. Ingersoll, a very able attorney; Mr. Wilson, ranked among the fore most in legal and political knowl edge. He drew the attention of the convention by the force of his reason ing; Governor Morris, only had one leg and the flesh gone from hi3 right arm. Was acquainted with all the Eciences. He was a lawyer of fame as well as a merchant. Delaware had five. Dickinson who was famed thru America for hi3 Farm er's Letters; Beafoid, a very corpu lent lawyer; Read, a lawyer Judge; Eassett, a religious enthusiast, a Methodist. A man of sense; Broom, Old Man Depression (thank goodness) is on the way to the cemetery. CHEER UP DRESS UP and enjoy the Kass Koun ty King Korn Karnival! Wescott's a plain good man with seme abilities. Maryland had three. Martin, an attorney general; Mr. McIIenry, a physician and soldier; Mr. Jenifer, a bachelor, a gentleman of fortune and a soldier; Mr. Carrol, a man of large fortune and an influence in his state. Virginia had three. Washington, the president of the convention, the commander-in-chief of the army; Mr. Wythe, the most learned legal char acter of the ace. The professor of law at the University of William and Mary. He did not sign; Mr. Mason, one of the best politicians in Amer ica. He did not sign; Mr. Blair, one of the most respectable men in Vir ginia; Mr. Madison, in the affairs of the U. S. he had the most correct knowledge of any man in the Union. North Carolina. Mr. Blout, twice a member of congress and who dis charged his duty with ability; Mr. Spaight, a man able to discharge any public trust that his country asked of him; Mr. Williamson, a strong trait of the gentlemen. , South Carolina four. Mr. Ruth ledge, once a governor. A lawyer of distinguished rank among the Am erican Worthies; Mr. Charles C Pinkney, an officer of high rank in the Revolutionary war. Had family and fortune. Possessed an extensive degree of legal knowledge; Charles Pickney, a man who possessed a great knowledge of law( history and phil osophy; Mr. Butler, an Irishman, a man of fortune and takes rank among the first in South 'Carolina. "" ' George had two.' Mr. Few, a law yer and Mr. Baldwin, an attorney who could gain the confidence of men and understand them. These men composed the wisest cou.-el in the world and from the standpoint of training, experience and general qualifications for consti tution making were the most remark able group cf statesmen the world has ever known. Only 42 men remained to the close of the convention. Thirty-nine sign ed Sept. 17, 17S7. Three refused be cause they thought the constitution gave too much power to the central government. WIN TENNIS DOUBLES The Cass county tennis tourna ment which has been played here at the Larson courts on west Granite street, terminated Monday when Ray Larson, the singles champion, with Robert Fitch, his associate, won the doubles from Sheldon Giles of this city and Gerald Adams of Xehawka. The score was 6-4; 2-6; 6-3; 3-C; 6-4, the best three out of five sets being won by the Larson-Fitch team. The tournament this year was enjoy ed by a large number of the enthus iasts from this city. Elmwood, Weep ing Water and Xehawka and was one of the most successful that has been held so far. NEXT Sunday orning 2,500 People will be Well and Happy by on. Morning 79 will be Killed 2,421 will be Injured in ; AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS ALONE Be PreparedInsure to be Sure with Duxbury & Daui s KErBESEXTIKO The Largest and Oldest Insurance Companies in America ' Creighton U Prepares for the Football Season Spiing Schedule Prepared for the Team Announced by Head Coach Arthur Stark. Omaha, Neb., Sept. 19. (Special) With less than two weeks left be fore the opening game on the sched ule, Creighton university gridders will be given the most intensive training in Bluejay history during the coming week, according to Head Coach Arthur R. Stark. Daily scrimmages will be in order as Coach Stark prepares his men for the hardest game on the schedule, the opening encounter with the Uni versity of Kansas on September 30. "There's a lot of work to be done and not much time in which to do it," he said. "Certain replacements must be made in our regular lineup, and I have to discover the best man for the position. Sophomores need seasoning and experience that only hard scrimmages can give them. We'll have to run the risk of in juries, but there will be daily work from now on." The schedule: September 30 University of Kan sas at Omaha (Night). October 7 Haskell Indians at Om an?. (Night). October 13 Drake University at Des Moines (Night). October 21 Rice Institute at Om aha (Night) (Homecoming). October 27 Grinnell College at Grinnell. November 4 Washington Univer sity at Omaha. November 11 Marquette Univer sity at Milwaukee (Dad's Day). November 18 Oklahoma A. and M. College at Omaha. ENJOY OUTING AT HERMAN Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Schneider and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Burdic, motored to Herman, Nebraska, Sunday. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Burdic and while there were mem bers of a picnic parly and enjoyed by the Burdic family and relatives from the vicinity of Herman. WANTED TO BUT Prairie hay wanted. Plattsmouth Feed Yards. Telephone 377. tf-sw .Before se Fur li am Junta, 1 ;n'ukjwmjn.iumimimni j l Y-J. YJ d -Jt Yt -J Y.Ji L -ii't-J TTTv O Kl Fa M-I-W-I-I-M-H-f Om WMM A CM til 7 Rtiifnit rIrtf Copy furnished from Office of County Agent Walnscott Project Clubs Again Active. Thirty-six clubs In the county, have enrolled in the Living at Home Series II work and will start holding their monthly meetings next week. Project leaders will receive their training at the following places: Louisville, Mrs. WmT Hoover's, on Tuesday, September 26th. Nehawka Mrs. Geo. Sheldon's, on Thursday, September 28th. Elmwood, Mrs. Eva Bailey's, on Friday, September 29th. Murray, Mrs. Everett Spangler's, on Tuesday, October 3rd. Eagle, Mrs. R. M. Kildee's, on Wednesday, October 4th. Murdock, Mrs. H. A. Tool's, on Thurrday, October KTii. The lessons this year are a result of the preferences selected by the women of Nebraska, carrynig the work last year, and include the fol lowing topics: Tailored Finishes Made Easy. Let's Keep Christmas Merry. Secrets in Biscuit Dough. Happy Homes, Gilt Edge Invest ments. Making Old Chairs New. Care and Repair of Walls and Floors. Anyone interested in taking the work should get in touch with the Farm Bureau office at once. Extension Circular 911 "Honey Thruout the Year" has just been reccvied at the Farm Bureau of fice and is available for the asking. This circular lists some cf the many ways in which honey may be used and contains numerous recipies substituting honey for sugar. Home- makers having a supply of honey on hand will find this circular quite helpful. Final Reports Due. 4-H club work for the summer is practically over and final reports are being turned in dafly. So far re ports have come in fine with many of the clubs finishing one hundred percent. Club leaders should have their members make out their reports at once, so that the year's work may be completed. Prices f-I-I-H-H- Higlier 7 W " Trimmed Don't wait until we say, "We told you so!" Every day our manufac turers are quoting higher prices to us but these were purchased at a time when we could save you mon ey. Every coat features new, ad vanced styliriff the furs are fine, choice qualities. Get yours now at 1933's lowest prices! The Shop of Personal Service Plattsmouth, Nebr himhja jmh iiml mt i V. Y.L VJ1 IVfe YJH VIC V..T Vjfc 1 J lJi Why Not Buy a New SUIT for the Boy? OUT THEY GO Ages 6 to 14 $4.95 cPltilip dluat Bring in the Coy right now for his "Fall Fixings." We have 'em. WILD CEASE LEADS TO JAIL Mrs. Carl Cragsman of Louisville, is held at the county jail here as the result of a wild auto race with a mortgaged car, pursued by Constable A. E. Edgerton. Mrs. Grossman had a tar that was mortgaged to C. !. Wheeler, who also had endorsed a note at a Loui.ille bank and for which the car was security. Mr. Wheeler sought the possession of the car, as he had to settle the bank obli gation and thereby arose the rid? that surpassed that of Paul Ilsvere for speed. Mrs. Grassman had departed in the car with two children about the time that the constable arrived from Plattsmouth with the papers that would place the car in the hand.-? of the mortgages. The constable :;ought to overhaul the c:.r and with the sought car and dri. ?r hading by a neck. The race continued for milts, the driver of the sought car being able to keep the lead and the road from the constable. In a final at tempt to check the gas wagon of the constable the Grassman car was over turned and the occupants rpilled out on the road and the children sustain ed minor injuries that were dressed in Louisville. When brought here the lady was charged with resisting an officer as well as attempting to remove mort gaged property and as the result was given a fine of $75 and remand ed to jail until the amount is forthcoming. T J 3