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PAGE SIS MONDAY. MARCH 2, 1638. Nebraska Motor ists Pay a Large jmediate elimination of the duplicat ing federal gasoline tax. Mr. Ilahn renorted that the total national cost !of gasoline taxation for the period j I1919 through 1935 Is estimated atj m in fq ToY 218'G1C'S56 of vhich ?586'237- tJulli 111 L OA gcc represents federal easoline taxes pr ! collected since 1932. He Co nmittec Presents Request to Gov- j "Speaking from r ex ernor to Have Rate Lowered and j collectors of the casoiir to Use on Planned Roads. taxes ; added, : experience as: ine tax who jare in daily contact with the people jwho pay it our customers we re state caso:;ne taxes :.ave cost the ' specUully urge that you exercise motorists cf Nebraska an estimated ' your authority in behalf of these tax-j total of 572.7S1.CS7.00 since the levy payeis by reducing the state gasoline; - . - . ' . : . i . i 1 l... . v.a; imposed rn lvzi, uovernor uoy lax rai3 n a returns it-tri, uj ca I.. Cochran v.a3 informed in a letter pending tho revenue or.Iy upon plan trenr H. II. Halm, secretary of the ned roads, by enforcing gasoline tax Nebraska Petroleum Industries com-; lawn, and by urging the Immediate c: it tee. The cost cf the tax in 1925 elimination of the duplicating fed alcne v.cs estimated at $10,000,000. eral lax on rasoline." 'ilxr.aini.ig that the petroleum Indus- tpj. whic:ii his committee repi e.sents. J CHESL QUITS AS ASVISEH :rs we'ecmed state gasoline taxes; levied at reasonable rates to iinausei "Washington. George Creel, na- and Ghesteiftelds a?e tisuatty there ..its a corking Pood cigarette I fervor v -ij - ,v.; 'rr1 v i alt II ' -he stef fieiar construction. Improvement ' ticnal tlirecior of publicity during i-:id maintenance. ir. i.ann UI5vajthe world war, said he would no tha fovcrnor to reduce the tax iatejlonger serve as an adviser of the in this state to reasonable levels, to. .,s, prt,refS atrnini3tration. He t?.H-:d the revenue only upon plan-!c:cplairei. the ajvisory committee to ntd roads, and to enforce the caso- j ... Q ag appo5ntcd last July by 15eo tux lav. s to prevent tax e asion . Harrv L 1U)vVAns had heid only two and gasoline Lootleggmc- lie urgcu a'f:o that the governor support Im- NOTICE OI-' FIX A Li SETTLEMENT re County Court of Cast coun ty. Sel.-r'tbka. To all persons interested in the estate of Edward Carr, deceased. No. 310C: Take notice that the administratrix of said estate has filed her final re port and a petition for examination and rilowanoe of her administration accounts, determination of Iieuphip, assignment cf residue of said estate and for her discharge; that suid peti tion and report "ill be heard before raid Court on March 27th, 1936, at ten a. m. Dated March 2nd. 1936. A. H. DUXDURY. (Seal) m2-3w County Judge. meetings and was no longer active. Creel, v. ho conducts a Washington feature in a magazine, added that he had romi-ed hia publishers he would not engage in any kind of political or governmental activities. Defeated by Upton Sinclair for the democratic nomination for governor of California in 1934, Creel served for a time as San Francisco admin istrator of the YPA before resuming his journalistic career in 'Washing' ton. Small factories will find splen did opportunities to expand here. Among them, forthcoming river navigation with its resultant low shipping costs. ra!iHji!iiii!i tot No. 303 Cans, Each BBas& & W Plattsmouth's Leading Cash Store Raisins, 2 lbs., 15; 4 lbs . .29 Fancy Dried Peaches, 2 lbs.. 29 Spinach, IGA brand, No. 2 can .... 10 First Prize Spinach, 3 No. 2Yz cans . Green Asparagus, fancy, small tin. .130 Medium Size, 17 No. 2 Cans, 23 Apricots in Syrup, No. 2l2 can 1S Pears, Richland, No. 2J can ...... 190 Velvet or Prince Albert, 15c tin. ... 110 Potatoes, (Idaho Russets, peck. . . . .250 No. 1 Quality 100-lb. Bag, $1.69 Vegatable Soup, First Prize .... Hominy Red Beans Pork and Beans Tomato Soup, First Prize Spaghetti Diced Beets Diced Carrots Peas Smoked Salt, 10-lb. tin. . . 890 MOItTOX'S OM IIICKOKV fAREVI7.ni Liquid Smoke, Figaro, qt. jar 750 Prunes, Santa Clara, 10 lbs 490 Co. Gentleman Corn, No. 2 can .... 100 Tomatoes, No. 2 can, 3 for 250 Hominy, No. 22 can, 3 for 250 Gallon Fruits Peaches- No. 10, so called 'Gal.' 450 Italian Prunes, No. 10 tin 370 Blackberries, No. 10 tin 490 Pears, No. 10 tin 490 Crushed Pineapple, No. 10 tin 690 Flour, Jeading brands, 48-lb. bag. $1.79 (Mi A It Sl KIST MOTIIKK'S 11EST - West Best Flour, 48-lb. bag $139 g Boss Flour, 48-lb. bag $1.49 MEAT DEPARTMENT Cudahy's Bacon Squares, 2 lbs 350 Z CrI UltAM) SIGAIl CfllED - Fresh Sliced Pork Liver, lb 12f0 H Meaty Neck Bones, 3 lbs. for 200 g Sauer Kraut, 6 lbs. for 250 i Krautwurst, delicious with kraut . . . 200 Minced Ham, per lb 150 iIHHiI!i;ii!Hi:!iIiEi;in C 1936. Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. ---'-""- -.-.j'.-.-.--j...... . , . . for mildness . for better taste Geo. E. Nickles to Seek Place in Unicameral Representative for Last Two Terms Will Have Name Placed cn Ballot for Primary. George E. Nickles, Murray busi ness man, representative from Cass county in the legislative sessions of 1923 and 1935, has made his formal filing for the office of representative of the third district in the unicam eral legislature. ?.Ir. Nickles was the chairman of the finance committee of the last ses sion of the house of representatives and had an important part in many of the measures that were presented to the legislature as part of tho fi nancial plan of the state. Mr. Nickles has been a lifelong resident of Murray and actively iden tified with the business life of this section of the county and is also in terested in the agricultural interests of the state. Ho was elected on the democratic ticket to the last two legislatures, but under the new law the candidates will apepar on a non-partisan status on the ballot. Candidates so far to file have been Fred L. Carsten, present state sen ator of Avoca, and Ernest Haning, of Weeping Water. The new third district i3 composed of Cass and Sarpy counties. CARE OF CRIPPLED CHILDREN The Nebraska Society for Crippled Children was organied In 1924 as an association engaged in promoting, developing and maintaining inter est in the care, cure and education of crippled children in Nebraska. The work is guided in its policies by the Nebraska State Medical So ciety. Before Easter a campaign will be conducted for the sale of one-cent Easter seals for the support of this work. Its purpose is not only to provide funds but to create Interest in the project and to spread information concerning the activities of this so ciety. This work is endorsed by the Cass County Medical Society and Mrs. Howard F. Capwell of Elmwood, is acting as chairman of the Cass Coun ty Society for Crippled Children. j NAMESAKE OF OLD RESIDENT HAS NINETEENTH EIETHDAY The passing of the late Thomas P. Chapman at Fairfax, Virginia, has recalled to many of the older resi jdents the fact that he was named in honor of his granduncle, Thomas Pollock, one of the pioneer residents here, who was uncle of the late Judge Samuel M. Chapman. Mr. Pollock was long a familiar figure in the history of Cass county and served for a period of twenty years a3 deputy treasurer of Cass county, passing away at the age of eighty-seven years. Mr. Pollock was the father of T. H. Pollock of this city. From Saturday's Dally: Henry Horn, one of our prominent citizens, in conversation today stated that his brother, George Horn, of Omaha, was celebrating his nine teenth birthday, he being three years older than Mr. Horn. Tho question of how come? arose on the lips of the listener, but the fact of leap year finally dawned on the group with whom he was conversing. Mr. Horn is also celebrating an anniversary, as he came to Plattsmouth and Cass county fifty-one years ago on Febru ary 27 th. There were 110 emigrant wagons in the "party with which he arrived from Pekin, Illinois. Phone the news to No. 6. ASSISTANCE BOARD MEETS From Thursday' Daily The Cass county assistance board met this morning at the court , house to take up the matter of applications that have been filed for the old age and blind assistance under the new law. The board is composed of Coun ty Commissioners E. B. Chapman, Fred H. Gorder and J. A. Pitz and County Treasurer John E. Turner. The applications are prepared in the office of Paul Vandervoort, county assistance director and the applica tions then placed in the hands of the board for review and to deter mine whether the caBes fall under the Btate law. MANLEY NEWS Joseph Miller has moved to Weep ing Water, and will not farm the coming year. Michael Honor, living west of town, has been in poor health for some time, but is reported somewhat better at this writing. Miss Katherine Reinke was a guest of friends in Omaha a few days during the past week and was look ing after some business matters while there. Mrs. Elmer Salsberg, of Omaha, was a visitor in Manley over the week end last week, and was a guest at the home cf her father, Harry Haws and wife. Leonard Schaffer, of Lincoln, who has been here for some time on ac count of the illness of his father, George Schaffer, returned home last Friday morning. Mrs. A. Steinkamp, who has been staying in Weeping Water for some time pa3t, enjoying a visit with her friend. Mrs. Joan Carter, returned home early last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peters of Tal mage were guests over the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Harni3. Mr. Peters and Mrs. Harms are brother and sister. Miss Evelyn Peters, who is an in structor in the Manley schools, was a visitor at the home of her mother, Mrs. Henry Peters, at Talmage, over the week end, returning to her work here Monday morning. Mrs. Charles Schaffer was over from her home at Murdock on last Thursday, assisting with the care of Uncle George Schaffer, who has been confined to his bed for some time following a severe stroke. Walter Mockenhaupt and family moved last week to the place where Charles Lau, Jr. has been living for the past few years, and will make their home there in the future. They were assisted in the moving by John C. Kauth. Miss Mary Ann Murphy, who has been spending the winter in Omaha, was a visitor in Manley a few days during the past week, being a guest of her friend, Mrs. J. C. Rauth, and while here looked after the transac tion of some business matters. John A. Stander shelled and de livered his corn to the Manley Farm ers elevator Thursday of last week. Ey getting this work out of the way now he svill be able to tackle the regular run of spring work as soon as the snow melts and warmer weath er arrives. M. Brandt, station agent for the Missouri Pacific at Manley, was an over Sunday visitor at his home in Auburn. Ke feels it is tetter to con tinue residing in his own home there than to move and have to rent an other one wherever he may be em ployed for the family. Working for! the railroad, he is able to get a pass to go back and forth when duties permit. Befriended the Stranded During the time when the recent storms were raging and the mercury was way down below zero (how quickly we forget it after a week of nice weather), five Cass county citi zens became stranded not far from the home of John C. Rauth and were unable to reach their homes, al though but a short distance away. Mr. Rauth graciously provided them with shelter and something to eat, earning their sincere gratitude by his act of kindness. Those who were caught in the storm included Mrs. John Habel and son, Joseph and Robert McDonald, of Manley, and A. II. Jacohson and Lawrence Race, of Murdock. Home from Hospital . Mrs. John C. Rauth who has been at St. Joseph hospital in niaha for a number of week3 undergoing treat ment, was able to leave the hospital some time since and returned home about a week ago. Since her return, she has been making further pro gress and feels greatly improved. She was well pleased to get back home again after a prolonged ab sence. Clias. E. Martin Files for Office of County Judge Weil Known Attorney of This City, Makes Filing for Judicial Of fice Friday Afternoon. Charles E. Martin, one of tho well known members of the Cass county bar, late Friday made his filing for the nomination for county judge on the non-political ballot. Mr. Martin, who has made his home in Plattsmouth and Cass coun ty for the pa3t thirty-nine years, has been in practice Blnce 1918 and has been engaged in practicing in the courts o the county and state dur ing these years. Mr. Martin is a gentleman of splen did character and has a very large circle of friends in the community who will be interested in learning of hi3 entrance into the Judicial race.. This is the first time that Mr. Mar tin has sought public office and he expects to spend the next few weeks in getting acquainted with the resi dents of the county and presenting his candidacy for their consideration. Ia his practice at the bar Mr. Martin has been engaged ia a large number of criminal cases and has been recognled as one of the leading defense attorneys at the bar. . Uncle George Schaffer Poorly Uncle George Schaffer, who suffer ed a severe stroke about two weeks ago, and has been confined to his bed since that time, remains in a very critical condition. He has been receiving the very best of care, but seems to be gradually sinking despite all that is done for his recovery. See the poods you buy. Catalog descriptions are flowery enough, but how about the goods when you get them? 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