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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1837. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FIVE EAGLE jjEjjjS ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Will Ossenkop of Wal ton called at the W. B. Hursb. home last Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Gerd and fam ily of Coc were in Eagle last Sun day and visited with relatives. The O.E.S. Kensington were enter tained at the home oi Mrs. Floyd Dy rart last Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dysart and daughter, Marion, spent Sunday with Mrs. Dysart's mother near Murray. Mrs. Russell Colbert of Omaha visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Gerhard the first of the week. Arthur Burdick returned to Santa Monica, Calif., last week after having visited relatives in Nebraska for some time. The condition of Mrs. Clair Helms doerfer, who has been ill for several weeks, is reported not as favorably as last week. Robert Corr is enjoying his vaca tion in the southland this fall. Dur ing his absence Floyd Benton is carry ing the mail. Mrs. G. H. Palmer returned last Wednesday from North Bend where the had visited her sister, Mrs. Edith Been and family. Mrs. Sarah eil and Dorothea were la Weeping Water last Sunday aft ernoon and called on Mr. and Mrs. Owen Runyan and family. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Vanlanding ham, Mrs. Nell Beason and Mis. Stella Lyell of Lincoln called on friends in Eagle last Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Kuril and family were in Weeping Water last Sunday and visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hoffmeister. Mrs. Emma Root who has been ill at her home for some time was taken to Nebraska City Wednesday of last week where she will be cared fcr. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Weyers and sons and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Muen thau and Keith visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wolken last Sunday. Austin Trimble who has spent the past several weeks at the A. P. Stew art home in Fairmont visited rela tives here from Friday until Sun day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wenzel are the proud parents of a baby girl born Wednesday, October 20th. The little lady has been given the name of Helen Marie. Guests at the R. A. Obeile home during the week end were Mrs. A. P. Stewart of Faiimont. Mrs. Cora Vin son, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Vin son and daughter of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. George Verrick ar rived Thursday evening. They plan to visit here until Friday of this week when they will start fcr their home in Los Angeles. California. People in this community were corry to hear that Mrs. Cecil Jacob ton had passed away on Tuesday of thi3 week. The Jacobson family for merly lived here before her mar riage, and Mrs. Jacobson taught in the Eagle school. Mrs. Sarah Keil and Dorothea were cd at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Cutter in Bethany on Tuesday after noon of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Cut ter were celebrating ther gulden wedding anniversary that day. They resided near Avoca for twenty years and will be remembered by many Cass county people. W. C. T. U. Institute. The local W. C. T. U. held their institute on Friday, October 22nd at the M. E. church. The following program was pre sented: Song. Devotions, Mrs. Sarah Keil. Business meeting. Initiatory service for Mrs. Henry West. Song. "Blest Be the Tie." Discussion led by Mrs. Gorder of Weeping Water. Noontide Prayer, Mrs. Sullivan of Lincoln. Blessing. Mrs. Wilson, Lincoln. Covered dish luncheon. Afternoon program: Song, "Stand l.'p for Jesus." Prayer. Mrs. Emma Judkins. Report of World's W. C. T. U. con vention at Washington. D. C, Mrs. Ivan Balfour, county president. Trumpet Trio. Noel Fischer, Eu gene Muenchau and Ernest York. Alcohol Instruction. Mrs. Myrtle Robertson. State Temperance Instruction, Mrs. It. B. Hayes. Piattsmouth. Report of State Convention and Ad dress. "Skin Deep," M1-3. Genevieve Sullivan of Lincoln. Reading. "The Blot Upon Our Flag," by Mrs. Fairfield of Alvo. About sixty ladies attended the pro gram as guests of the members of the local union. Among the group were Etate and county officers and direc tors as well as six members of the Alvo organization. Walter H. Smith LAWYER Piatt sntouth State Bank Building Plattsmouth, Nebraska Council Wishes Views on Paving; Call Meet ing for November 4th Reports Given of Tecumseh Trip Would Waive Penalty Interest on Special Improvement Tax With a full attendance the city council last evening had a very busy Bession with the reports of the visit 'to Tecumseh to inspect paving and the plan to change the location of the city scales occupying the main part of the evening. C. D. Palmer asked permission to cut the curb near his home on North 8th street and which was granted. Receive Communications A communication was received from H. C. Schwader, division engi neer, asking that the city remedy the condition regarding a ditch west of highway No. 75 near the Wel shimer station where a ditch is close to the paving. He recommended that it be walled with rock and floored to prevent washing and suggested that a WPA proposition be made of! it. This was turned over to the WPA committee for investigation and re- j port. Secretary Clem Woster of the fire department reported the officers re cently elected and the membership roll of twenty-five members. A message of commendation from Congressman Sol Bloom, was read thanking the city for their observ ance of the 150th anniversary of the i signing of the constitution. The report of Police Judge C. L. Graves was read showing four arrests for the week ending October 14th, fines of $7.50 and costs of $15. Committee Reports Councilman Webb reported that his committee had seventeen prop- erties on hand from recent tax sales. Councilman Tippens reported that the heavy work on the streets had all been cared for and that recent rains had cut up the streets to some extent. Councilman Vincent inquired as to the matter of dance licenses but was informed by the mayor that the city had no ordinance covering the dance halls. Councilman Schutz of the fire and water committee asked that more time be given on the matter of in surance for the fire department mem bers, which was granted. Councilman Brittain of the parks and improvement committee, called the attention of the council to the cuspidors that adorn the legislative chambers and suggested that prison ers be placed at work cleaning them and which was approved by the mayor. Councilman Comstock of the light ing committee reported that the Iowa Nebraska Light & Power Co., were ordering bulbs for the city lights as provided for in the contract last meet ing. Tells of New Paving City Attorney J. Howard Davis was called upon to tell of the trip made by several councilmen to Tecumseh last Saturday to inspect the "soup" piivir.g. He reported passing over tne completed paving at Nebraska City and at Tecumseh where some fifty nine blocks are being completed, amounting to five miles and the com pleted work showed up well. Much of the paving was along low tax value 1 roperty and vacant lots and showed the people were well pleased as it is necessary to create districts to have the work done. The base is made of crushed rock and good size that is well placed and then the thin con crete or "soup" poured over the rock and the concrete vibrated into the rock and when completed a good heavy six-inch paving. The mixers and machines followed the work right along and long hauls were saved. At Tecumseh the cost was $3 per lineal running feet and which included the hifrh transportation charges that; would be eliminated here. The mayor suggested that council- men contact those that might be ask ing paving and having them take thei matter up as to districts being ere up as to districts being ere- ated. He also asked that other coun- Mother, most hospitals now protect their babies against germs and skin-infection by rubbing Mennen Antiseptic Oil all over the baby's body every day This keeps the baby's skin healthier and Mgnngri cilmen that had not looked over the paving do so, Thursday afternoon be ing set for the trip to Tecumseh to look over the work. Citizens inter ested were also urged to go and look over this material and work. It was voted to have a public meet ing called at the city hall on Thurs day, November 4th, at which time all interested could meet and hear the new pacing material describe! as well as the cost of the paving work. It is urged that all persons who may be interested in paving be out at that i time. Discuss Moving Scales Councilman Webb s'.ated that there had been much complaint by persons of not being able to get prompt ser vice at the city scales, that it was impossible for police to be there at all times and no weighmaster was provided. A proposition had been made to the I city by E. J. Richey to have the scales moved to near his coal and lumber office on South Fourth street and installed there. The scales were o be the city property and Mr. Richey in turn for being allowed to use them, provided a bonded weigher i that the scales would be available at anv time in the working day, some one being constantly on the job. He vould also see that they were kept in proper condition at all times. It was pointed out by Mr. Webb tbat the city received no revenue from the scales and that in the new loca- tiou they would be on a public street ani smi be the property of the city and be at a place where service could be given. On motion it was ordered that the city attorney draw up a contract with Mr. Richey to have the scales moved to South 4th street at the expense of Mr. Richey. That he keep them in re pair, furnish "a bonded weigher and that the scales be available to the public during the working day. On the vol? to adopt the motion Webb, Puis, Hall, Tippens, Rebal Schutz; Frittain and Vroman voted aye, Vin cent passed and Comstock voted no. There was some further discussion of the matter as to the question of placing in the contract a clause as to tim" if the city later might wish to have the scales moved. It was decided to have the contract drawn and submitted at the next meeting of the council for final consideration and action. Councilman Webb of the tax and property committee presented a reso lution that provided for a four weeks public notice to the taxpayers that penalty interest on special improve ment taxes would be remitted if the tax was paid within a specified time. This notice to the public of the pro posal to create an ordinance covering the same will allow the taxpayers to present their objections If any. It was pointed out that the proposal did not eliminate the interest on the special improvements tax as they were figured over the payment period, but took off the penalty that might be assessed when the payments were delinquent. Them Bills The following claims were ordered paid by the council: Bates Book Store, supplies clerk and treasurer $ 12.20 John Boetel, burying 1 dog .60 Albert Olson, phone rent, ex pense 8.50 Weyrich & Hadraba, office supplies 12.82 George Taylor, street work 11.20 George Taylor, street work with team 33.60 J. C. Brittain, rep. windows- 2.00 Oscar Gapen, street work with team 9.60 John Kubicka, cleaning sts ' 12.25 John Kubicka, street work 11.20 Ivan Taylor, same 35.20 D. L. Ramel, tractor work 35.20 Dr. O. Sandin, exp. conven tion 25.00 L. W. Egenberger Agency, policy 11.00 r rnw at fn. SUrance 16.95 PROTECT your SAFER against germs So. mother, do as hospitals do, as doctors recommend Give your baby a safety-rub with Mennen Antiseptic Oil daily. Buy a bottle of the oil at your druggist's today. atniuefuic oil Don't let sladiolus, canna cr dahlia roots remain cut over night after digging. Ths frost will do them no good. Put them under cov er to dry. Plant annuals this fall for early bloom next year. It is also a good time to start the cutting garden. Tender annuals can bo started this fall in a cold frame or protect ed seedbed. This is also true of the slow germinating perennials. A dibber is a good tool for bulb planting. Learn the knack of giving it a swinging twist to make the bottom of the hole round so the bulbs will not be "hmg" with air space under them. You will get it with a little practice. A south wall is the best place to plant your snowdrops. Put them near a window, and you will wake up some sunny February morning and find them in bloom. Spade the tulip beds early and have the soil ready when the bulbs arrive. Bad weather may set in, which will make digging difficult, and you will have to use speed to get the bulbs in. Rake bulb beds level after thoy are planted so there will be no depressions to collect water. Dig two spades' depths down in preparing a bed fcr lilies which must be planted deep, particular ly the stem rooting types. Narcissi like to grow among the roots of other plants. For this rea son they flourish excellently tucked in among perennials in the garden, or at the base of the shrubbery bor der. Color-Scheme Plant ing With Tulips v Three Tulip Types; Single Early, Cottage and Darwin. No flower is more suited to color scheme planting than the tulip. You can count with assurance on the height of each flower, as well as on its time of blooming and lo cation. One bulb will usually pro duce one flower, although there are some varieties which occasionally branch and bear more than one blossom. While there is a tendency toward a return to formal beds of tulips, especially among those who wish a modern note in their gardens, most garden owners will probably prefer informal groups planted in contrasting colors. The worst way to plant tulips is to set them in sngle rows. Instead of being enhanced by this arrange ment their beauty suffers. Beds in the modern manner are planted in njasses of a single color and are usually in angular shapes. Where contrasting colors are planted in adjoining groups it is relatively easy to obtain vivid and harmonious effects. The Darwin and breeder tulips furnish excel lent purple, orange, pink, rose and red varieties. The cottage tulips provide clear yellows, which are given added charm by their point ed petals. A white and black combination ts possible by using one of the dark purple Darwins and a white variety. A violet-purple is a striking picture in combination with a pink. Tha pale pink variety, Clara Butt, is set off very well with a pale lavender. Working out such combinations is half the fun of tulip gardening. BATHTUB TRICK SAVES BOY IN LAKE PLUNGE FORT WORTH, Tex. (UP) Four-year-old Don Smith perhaps owes his life to a triek he learned in the bath tub at home. Uhaying around a pier where his parents were fishing, Don reached for a pole which had fallen into the water and tumbed head-first into 14 feet of water. Heavy clothing and water-filled boots held the child on the bottom until Turney Estes jumped from his boat and brought him up. When they tried to pump water out of the young ster, there wasn't any water. "I held my breath like sister taught me to when she ducked me in the bathtub," Don told his parents. Phono news Items to No. Gf. 'or Chest Colds Distressing cold in chest or throat, never safe to neglect, generally eases up when soothing, warming LIus terole is applied. Better than a mustard plaster, Musterole gets action because it's NOT just a salve. It's a "counter irritant" stimulating, penetrating, and helpful in drawing out loczl con gestion and pain. Used by millions fcr 30 yeare. Recommended by many doctors and nurses. All druggists'. In three strengths: Regular Strength. Chil dren's (mild), and Extra Strong. Ap proved by Good Housekeeping. . . VMM Km 7 Weeping Water Mrs. Fred Allen was looking after busines in Lincoln last Tuesday. Mrs. W. H. Homan and Mrs. H. M. Smith of Nehawka went to Omaha Monday afternoon. Mrs. Herman Smith and daughter, Velma, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Homan Monday. Mrs. G. T. Clark was a visitor at i the W. H. Homan home over the week end. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Ho man are sisters. C. Wally Johnson of Friend where he conducts a motion picture the atre was a visitor in Weeping Wa ter last Tuedsay. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Tefft were visit ing in Lincoln Tuesday, guests of friends and Attorney Tefft looking after some business matters. Mrs. Oscar Johnson and son Arthur, her two daughters, Doris and Clara, were visiting last Sunday at the!person home of friends at Lamoni, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Stock were blessed last Friday with a baby boy which was named Thoania Lyle and who with the mother is doing nicely. John Woods of Elm wood, an ex perienced groceryman has been se cured to assist in the conduct of the market conducted by Mrs. Joseph Bender. Grandmother DeWulf was spend ing a few days last week visiting at the home of her son and family in Plattsmouth, returning home last Saturday. Alfred Nelson and family of near Weeping Water were guests for the day last Sunday at the home of the parents of Mr. Nelson, N. C. Nelson and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whitney and son, Billie, were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Mill er, returning home in the evening to Humboldt. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Shields drove to Lincoln last Sunday, and then went cn to Omaha where they visited with friends and returned home via Plattsmouth. Blair Porter of Union, accompanied by his son were in Weeping Water Tuesday of this week looking after some business as well as visiting rela tives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Oldham were in Plattsmouth last Wednesday visiting friends and enjoying a session of the Order of the Eastern Star of which they are both members. C. J. Schwere was over to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Young last Sunday remaining over for the eve ing looking after some business in Murray Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Homan and Mrs. Herman Smith were visiting in both Omaha and Council Bluffs on last Monday and were also looking after some business matters. Will O. Johnson and family were enjoying a very pleasant visit with friends and relatives in Exeter and Friend last Sunday, driving over last Saturday and returning home Sun day evening. Clyde Fitzpatrick was called to Omaha of this week where he was to look after business for the stone company for which he works and was acc ompanied by Mrs. Fitzpatrick j who went along for the ride. Lloyd Larensen who was formerly employed by the Weeping Water Re publican has moved to Lincoln where he has accepted employment by Ar thur Firr in the wholesale institu tion of the capita: city as one of the office force. Howard E. Brookings and wife were looking after some business matters in Omaha last Tuesday and were accompanied by Mrs. W. H Tuck where she was visiting with friends as well as looking after some business matters. Celebrated Passing Birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fitzpatrick and daughter, Eileen were over to Cedar Rapids. Nebraska last Sun day where they were visiting at the heme of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Bab bitt, Mrs. Babbitt being aunt of Mrs. Fitzpatrick, who was celebrating the YOU CAN THROW CARDS IN HIS FACE ONCE TOO OFTEN WITEN you have those awful cramps; when your nerves are all on edge don't -take it out on the man you love. Your husband can't possibly ' know how you feel for the simple reason that he is a man. A three-quarter wife may be no wife at aU if she nags her hus band seven days out of every month. For t hree frenerations one woman lias told another how to go "smil i ng through" with Lydia E. Pink ham's Vegetable Compound. 16 helps Nature tone up the system, thus lessening the discomforts from the functional disorders which women must endure in the three ordeals of life: 1. Turning from girlhood to womanhood. 2. Pre paring for motherhood. 3. Ap proaching "middle age." Don't be a three-quarter wife, take LYDIA E. PINKJHAM'3 VEGETABLE COMPOUND aad Co "smiling Through," passing of her birthday, and was be ing greeted by all the members of the family from different points in Nebraska. Expected Home in November. Henry Mogensen who is still visit ing in Copenhagen with a brother who is also in the banking business in Denmark, writes he is having a very fine time and will remain for some days yet and expected to be l home about the 10th of November. Frank and Patches Hunt. Frank, of course is Frank Doty, who loves hunting, and equally de voted to the chase is Patches, his dog, went to Gandy some time ago where they hunted all by themselves. They were able to get the limit for Frank, but did not dare to get any for Patches and in the matter of the ducks they only were able to get nine when the lav." allowed ten to the Will Make Home in Union. Perry Rector and-family who have made Weeping Water their home for many year3, have moved to Union where they will make their home for the present, as Mr. Rector has em ployment there and he like many oth ers have to go where employment is to be had. Visiter Near Murray. P. H. Miller, the produce man, was a guest, accompanied by his son, Pete at the home of another son, James Miller and family who make their home west of Murray, for the day last Sunday. Chris Hansen and fam ily were also visiting there for the day. Friendly Ladies Meet. Mrs. Irl Markland was hostess to the social society known as the Friendly Ladies Wednesday of this week, where they enjoyed a very so cial day which was featured at the close of the afternoon by a very de lightful luncheon. Dislocates Shoulder in Fall. While W. L. Hobson was assisting in the a-wangir.g of some drapery at j his home and was standing on a small I ladder, it slipped from under him, throwing him to the floor in such aj manner that nis lett snouiuer was dislocated. When the dislocation had been reduced he was abie to get about but has been suffering great pain on account of the accident. Died Very Suddenly. Mrs. Monroe Walker. 55, who with the husband has been living on the farm a few miles from Weeping Wa ter, the children all being married and away from home, when she went to the wood house for some fuel fell down and expired in a few moments. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Walker came to Weeping Water from Stockton, Mo., some 11 or 12 years ago and have proven themselves most excellent citi zens, living here, industrious and neighborly and ever willing to do a good turn to any needing it. Mr. Wal ker with the remains of the wife de parted for Stockton, Mo., last Satur day where the funeral was held and interment made. Reported at Lincoln. Some half dozen of the citizens v ho are on the federal jury panel with the opening of the court in Lincoln were compelled to go over and report, but were allowed to return until call ed for the regular course of court business. A. E. Jamison Better. A. E. Jamison who has been so 111 for the past number of weeks and of whose illness his family and friends were filled with the greatest concern, is reported as being somewhat im proved and it is hoped he is well on the highway to complete recovery. Herman Rauth Improving. Herman Rauth who was so severe injured by a corn elevator which ly At"-" to ft,. . V Mil OA- 9rf, m rt i rt he was using Friday evening of last week has been showing good improve ment and while he is some better can not get to work as yet. He however has been able to get up and get down stairs, but his injuries are such that he will have to be very careful for a time. Visited Friend Here. C. F. Harris, former county com missioner from the second district making his home at Union, was visit ing in Weeping Water Tuesday of this week and meeting with his many friends, and especially visiting with his friend and former co-worker, County Commissioner Fred H. Gorder who has not been feeling so well for some time past. Woman's Club Met Wednesday. The Weeping Water Woman's club were meeting at the home of their fellow member, Mrs. I. J. Corley and Miss Anna Hubbard, where they en joyed a very fine program and social visit after which they were served a delicious luncheon by the genial hos tesses. Eetter Best Extension Club. The Better Best extension club met September 30 with President Mrs Henry Smith for our September rally, reading and music lesson. The members talked over enlarg ing the membership of the club. There were seven members presnt. Th minutes of the last meeting were ready by Secretary Mrs. Walter Bickford and approved and the sec retary's books turned over to the new secretary, Mrs. W. H. Homan. Next meeting is to be held October 7 at the home of Mrs. W. II. Homan. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Henry Smith and Mrs. Homer Dihel. The Better Best extension club met October 7 at the home of Mrs. W. H. Homan for the lescon on Personal Development, the lesson being given by Mrs. E. E. Moore and Mrs. W. H. Homan. Mrs. Perry Wright and Mrs. Henry Frizzell were taken into the club as new members. The club was called to order by the president, Mrs. Henry Smith, all re peating the Collect, then the October song. "Long, Long Ago" was sung, led by our reading leader, Mrs. Homer Dihel in the absence of Mr3. R. B. Helget. A book review of "The Little Min ister" was given by Mrs. Henry Smith and was greatly enjoyed by all pres ent. Members were asked to write for extension service. College of Agri culture, Lincoln, Agriculture Exten sion service. Each member is to answer roll call with a poem at the next meeting which will Ire held November 5 at the home of Mrs. Robert Cole. Invitation to attend the Cass coun ty Women's club convention held at Methodist Episcopal church at Elm wood, Oct. 19 was read by Mrs. Smith and plans were made for the mem bers to attend. Lunch was then Eerved by Mrs. W. H. Homan.-rClub Reporter. FLORIDA FRUIT BOOM .MIAMI, Fla. (UP) Doubling last year's production figures. Florida's citrus fruit industry reports 8,83C 839 cases were packed during the current year. Nearly half thi3 amount, 4,056,672 cases, was made up of grape fruit. Phone news Items to Tfo. 6. FALL CHECK UP Be sure your heating plant is in good repair before winter comes. Winter fires are very dangerous. insure for Safety It is also wise to check tip on your insurance and be sure you have ample coverage in good, dependable companies. 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