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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 1911)
BE SURE AND DO (ODD CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY 10 AVOID IDE RUSH Remember That if You Wait Until a Few Days Before Christmas You Not Only Tiro Out the Clerks, But You Do Not Have 'as Good an OpDortunity to Secure What You Desire. Procrastinal ion is more con spicuous among American people, at the, time Christ mas chopping is to be, done, than at any nllier period of I lie year. Just why this is the case no one seems to lie able to say. Surely it is not because of the lack of desire to please one's friends with gifts; not bo- cause of tin realize that a distance it sirable to early;" yet, lack of time, for all j to remember I hose at is necessary and de do Ihe ".shopping we are all prone to put off Ihe last possible moment attention. to Ihe'seleclion and purchase of gifts which we want to send to our loved ones at Christmas time. Perhaps it is the lack of cash; yet that cannot be, inenl, loo. for it takes no more money laler;arc working in the month than at the llrst of, December; indeed, we are likely lo spend more money and gel. less, good results in the rush and hurry up of Ihe close of Ihe holi day gift-buying season. j Karly Christmas shopping has. become' a part of a regular na- tional campaign. The newspapers, 1 the preachers and I lie w ives and mothers are called on to ding it inlo our ears, and influence us lo "buy early." And why we are so dilatory in responding lo Ihe plea, we cannot clearly answer. When merchants go lo the trouble of gelling in large slocks of holiday goods, Ihe early Christmas shop- H-I MURDOCH. J (Special Correspondent.) ! H-M-I HIH HMM Mr. and Mrs. Will Loutohens were in Omaha Tuesday. Miss Anna Amgwert of Lincoln visited with relatives over Sunday. Miss Orpha Mullen of Alvo was a guest, of Mrs. Alice Tool Satur day. The Ladies' Aid society niel with Mrs. A. F.. Lake on Wednes day. Mr. and Mrs. Waller Moeken haupl. of near Mauley were in town Sal unlay. Miss Verda Thorpe left Friday for a short visit wilh her grand mother al I'laltsmouth. Miss Lyda Sorick and Miss Kale Amgwert were shopping in Oma ha Saturday. Miss Marie (lieseker spent. Thanksgiving and Ihe remainder of the week al her home in Lin coln. Mrs. Harry Davis returned Sat urday from Liberty, Neb., her former home, where she spent Ihe past week. Miss Marl ha (loehry, w ho leaches in l'lallsmouth, spent her Thanksgiving vacation with her parents here. Miss Messie Vandenberg, who teaches near Union, spent her Thanksgiving vacation at her home south of town. Mrs. Boniemior and daughters, Emma and Herlha, and Rons, Her man and Louie, went to Lincoln Tuesday via Ihe aulo route. Our High school basketball team went lo Alvo ami played on Thanksgiving night, defeating learn by a score of 15 lo 12. j Miss Viola F.verelt and Miss Kate Amgwert were in Lincoln Tuesday visiting wilh Mrs. James Brillian, nee Miss Vernn Rush of this place. Mr, and Mrs. Archie Towle and children, Harold and Kunice, of Lincoln, were gliosis of W. O. (iil lespio and family last. Saturday. Dr. Jones and family spent Thanksgiving wilh home folks al Ashland. The doctor relumed Saturday, but Mrs. Jones and daughter remuined for a few days longer. Cards are out announcing the coming marriage of Louis Dehn ing of this place to Miss Anna Bohne of Druinmond. Okla., the wedding lo lake place Thursday, December 7. Miss Lucy llahn of Omaha and Miss Minn Onehry, who attends business college in Omaha, spent a few days last week wilh the lal Irr's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Miller and daughter, Mary, entertained at Thanksirivinu dinner Kmil Miller and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Mall Thimgan and son, Victor, and Mrs. Inhelder and children of Pierce, Neb. Max Ooehry returned home on Thanksgiving morning from Idaho, where he has spent the II ping slogan is really a boon to the community. Hy responding promptly we are able to choose gifts from full slock of. choice articles, and before Ihe goods are handled over and become shop worn. We can get the best selec tions, and have the satisfaction of knowing I hat we have the pick of everything on the holiday market. We are able to be heller dealt wilh by Ihe clerks. They are working under normal conditions; they take a pleasure and pride in showing the goods, and are in a frame of mind that causes Ihein lo he helpful to you in Ihe select ions. There is a humane side lo the early Christmas buying move- Just now the stores regular hours, and the clerks men and women, who pul in Ion hours a day will a lit lie laler have lo put in twelve and fourteen and lifleon hours. The last len days and nights be fore Christmas are nerve-racking, exhausting days for the clerks. Then I bey fee the men- lal and physical strain of over- work by the thoughtlessness of I hose who failed lo shop earlv, and Ihe buyers who leaves Ihe Christmas shopping till Ihe last, days of Ihe month,- tinds less satisfaction in shopping, and certainly much less contentment in the purchases than hail lie done his Christmas buying early. past, fourteen months. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Neil.el and daughter, Catherine, of Jlavcloek, spent several days last week wilh his parents here. Paul Schewe and wife enter tained at their home on Sunday the following: Mr. and Mrs. Will Schewe and sons, Donald and Marion, and Mr. and Mrs. John Amgwert and daughter, Marvel. W. O. Oillespie and family entertained over Sunday Mrs. (Jil lespie's brother, Will McNamara and wife of Fairmont, Neb., who came down after their children, Jeanelle ami Willard, who have spent the past there months here. Mr. and Mrs. John Amgwert and daughter, Marvel, ale Thanksgiv ing dinner wilh Mrs. Amgwert's parents, P. F. Ilile and family, near Alvo. Another daughter, Mrs. Frank Mayes and husband, were also present from Dennett, Neb. Mrs. Mornemier, wesl of town, is having her house treated inside lo a new coat, of paper, varnish ami graining, with John Amgwert as decorator. She has recently added another room to her housr and they now have an ideal, cosy farm home. Miss Met a Neil.el has resigned her position as telephone operat or and left Saturday for Omaha, where she will take up nurse's I ruining at the Wise Memorial hospital. Miss Lyda Sorick has taken her place as "hello" girl, while her sister, Miss F.va Sorick, is night central. We now have a full-fledged home, bakery which is a con venience lo any housewife. Mrs. Thimgan, the proprietess, will furnish you wilh any kind of baking, fresh each day. Those who have been forlunale enough lo eat with Mr. and Mrs. Matt Thimgan in their home will voice that she certainly knows how to bake. fr GREENWOOD. I (Special Correspondence.) J .HH-M-I-M-M-l-HI-M Mr. and Mrs. Kcrlin and baby of Lincoln wore down visiting wilh Karl Howard and family Sunday. Mr. Dalby of Clenvvood was here Tuesday. Kllen Mefford won in the local mental arithmetic contest here and will he our delegate lo the county contest, which will be hold al Weeping Water Saturday, De comber 0. D. lloenshell, a roadniastor on Ihe Sioux City line, was visiting his parents here this week. F.dvvard Kelly broke his arm on Thanksgiving day. Drs. Talcott and Jones were called lo set the fracture. Thomas Paine is up and around again. Mabel Rouse is now relief girl at our telephone central otllce. Miss Florence Haydon of Lin coln was al Dr. Jones' home for Thanksgiving. The doctor's brother, Charles, and nephew, (ieo. Jones, were also down from Omaha. (irandma Armstrong is able to be up once more.' Watson Howard spent Friday evening in Ashland, lie seems to be making regular trips there of late. Mr. and Mrs. Hoy Chapin have returned borne after several days' visit in the country. Aaron Pailing is nursing a swollen knee, the result of a horse kicking him on Sunday morning. We are glad.lo learn that our old townsman, 11. I). McDonald, has purchased out meat market and is moving down from Itethany lo lake charge of Ihe same. Joe Armstrong sold oil' his stock ami farm implements al. a sale Tuesday. He expects lo spend his time in the interest of a palept he has secured. JJJJJ LOUISVILLE. : Courier. J j-??TJJ A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spangler Monday, November 27, 11)11. Our old friend, August Panska, has invested in a new 1912 model Cadallac touring car. Mrs. 0. A. Pribble. returned last week from a visit wilh her daugh ter, Mrs. Joe Cox, at, Anadarka, Okla. Misses Hazel and Nellie Wil liams of Omaha spent Thanksgiv ing at Ihe home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clifford. Little (lladys Minerl, who has been very low for several weeks wilh typhoid pneumonia, is re ported somewhat improved. Fred Peterson came home from Fremont lo spend Thanksgiving. He will linish his pharmaceutical course in January, having alreadv passed the examinal ion before the slale board.' Fred is another Louisville young man who will make his mark. A baby girl was born lo Mr. and Mrs. Charles lleim Wednesday, November 22. The' litle one lived but three short days and then was called home to Him that gave it. The burial occurred Friday after noon nt Iliver View; cemetery, con ducted by Elder ('.. W. Mayfleld. Mrs. Lulu Miller, Ihe ellicient local manager of the Plallsmoulh Telephone Co., spent. Thanks giving a I. the home of her daugh ter, Mrs. Peter Moekenhaupl, near Oreenwood, where she went to boo her new grandson, who arrived one day ahead of the Thanksgiv ing turkey. Mr, and Mrs. C. K. Moekenhaupl also journeyed to (ireenwood for Ihe same purpose. EAGLE. ! Deacon. J Miss Laura McFall, teacher in Ihe Lincoln schools, was home for an over Sunday visit with her par ents, M. McFall and wife. Carl Price ami wife of Clatonia came Tuesday afternoon to spend Thanksgiving wilh the former's parents, C. C. Price and wife. O. W. Venner and wife of Lin coln were down last Sunday for a short visit with their son, P. F, Venner and family. C. C. Price, broke all records on Monday of this-week when he shipped 1,355 pounds of ducks, geese and turkeys lo Lincoln. Conrad Crablree and wife and son, Raymond, departed Tuesday noon for Columbus, where they enjoyed Thanksgiving. They will visit two weeks wilh friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ceo. Hovers and Hert Dopp wore called to Uni versity Place last Saturday by the death of a relative, Mrs. DoDrown. Funeral services wore held Mon day. Mrs. H. K. Smith of Emerald visited the latter part of the week i sieontille discovery that is odor wit h her parents, Mr. and Mrs. (less, colorless and tasteless; very August Lau, and other relatives pronounced, penile and pleasant and numerous friends. in action, and particularly agree- Dr. C. II. Longacre, departed on nhle in every way. This ingredi- t ho Wednesday evening train for Farnain, Nob., -to spend Thanks giving and enjoy a few days' visit with his parents. The home of fi. K. Pelcrson, who resides southeast of town, was the scone of a very pleasant gathering last Sunday, when a parly of sixteen relatives called unexpectedly to enjoy the day. J-H-'H-M-I'M-M-I-M-W j ? ci wiunnn .1.1 ELMWOOD. Leador-F.cho. HM-M' !-HM H-I-W J-M-f Uncle Philander Williams, who has been ill for some lime, is slill (piile poorly. L. F. Langhor.st and family visited Christ Hoetlger and family at Herlin Sunday. James While and Attorney Deles Dernier relumed "Saturday from their trip to Portland, Ore. J. K. Worley and family of Lin coln spent Thanksgiving at the home of (iramlpa and (irandma Worley. Oral Cox moved back aSturday wilh his family from Arkansas and will seek a location .some where in Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. It. W. (ireeu and daughter', Doris; Mrs. Ilarnsberg er and Miss Cecelia Hrokenfield spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keckler. near Manley. Mrs. Charles Reed and daugh ter, Mona, departed on the late train Wednesday night for Ham burg, Iowa, where they were call ed by Ihe serious illness of Mrs. Reed's brother. Orlando Britlain of Oklahoma came Monday evening for a visit with his uncle, Samuel Hriltain, riot knowing of the lalter's death, which occurred Wednesday of last week. Mrs. F. W. Robb of Verdon, who has been confined to her bed for some time, is gaining, and we trust before long she will he able to come to Flmwood so we can see that, tine baby girl, C.randpa Ty son feels the strain of anxiety as never before. Jacob Cook and family came in Tuesday night from Ord, Neb., for a visit with bis brothers, George and Will Cook and olher relatives. Mr. Cook is an uncle of Mrs. A. H. Weichel, at whose home he and his family were guests Wednes day. The old Cross farm was once owned and tended by Mr. Cook. ! NEHAWKA. .J. ' News. ! Horn To Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln, a baby girl. William. Adams came down from Lincoln Sunday and visited wilh T. F Fullon until Monday morning. The farmers around bore are nearly all done gathering corn. Since Ihe severe winter two years ago they are in the habit of get ling their corn out early and do not propose to be caught napping again. Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, who have boon visiting the St. Johns and relatives in Wyoming for Ihe past Iwo months left Sat urday for their home in Stockton, Cal. Mrs. Campbell is a sister of Mrs. II. F. St. John. (ieorge Holmes came in Mon day 'night from his railroad duties at Rawlins, Wyo. He is on a run hoi ween Rawlins and Croon River, and says Ihe ground has been covered wilh snow for weeks. His wife and children accompanied him hack to Rawlins, where they will make their future home. Last Sunday evening John Whilenian, jr., of Nehawka, and Miss Rnlh Shanklin were driving inlo (own down F.ldora avenue, and when opposite Mrs. Clibe's residence the buggy longue drop ped out, of the neck-yoke. The team got frightened and ran, up selling the passengers and buggy. The team was stopped and taken lo Ihe Dunn barn. Mr. Whitman had one ankle dislocated and both ho and Miss Shanklin struck the road so hard t hey wero dazed and badly bruised. The tongue, tugs and doubletrees were broken. This Offer Should Gain the Con fidence of the Most Skeptical. We pay for all the medicine used during Ihe trial, if our rem edy fails to completely relieve you of constipation. We lake all the risk. You are not obligated to usj in any way whatever, if jou accept our offer. Thai's a mighty broad statement, hut we mean every word of it. Could anything be more fair for you? A most scientific, common sense treatment is Roxall Order lies, which are eaten like candy. Their active principle is a recent out does not cause diarrhoea, nausen, flatulence, griping or olhcr inconvenience. Roxall Or derlies are partciularly good for children, aged and delicate per sons. If you suffer from chronic or habitual ronstipation, or the as sociate or dependent chronic ail ments, we urge you lo try Roxall Orderlies at our risk. Remember, you can get them in Plallsmoulh i.. .1 in 1.1.1 .1- in only at our store. t2 tablets, 10 cents; .111 tablets, 25 cents; 80 tablets, 50 cents. Sold only at our store The Roxall Store. F. (1. Fricke Co. William Philpot of Weeping Water was an over-night visitor nl Ihe William Hunter homo, hav ing gone to Omaha yesterday to see Mr. Hock off fop bis home at. Newcastle, Wvo. WHEN YOU THINK at onry s as the place to make your selections. The largest line of Christ mas Goods to be found in the city, is now on display. Many very beautiful gifts, ranging in price FROM 50c Christmas Post Cards General Line of Toys and Holiday Goods. Pay us a visit before you buy. Makes an Attractive Window. Weyrich & Hadraba, the pop- ular druggists, have one of the j most attractive windows in town, suggestive of Ihe holiday season, which is approaching. A line brick chimney effect, reminding one of the myth of Old Santa making his appearance and de scending the flue, tastefully trim med with green foliage, has been arranged. Within is a beautiful line of toilet articles, displayed in attractive style and arranged with an artist's grace, all suggestive rf a useful and pretty Christmas present, for your friend. J. E. Johnson Promoted. J. K. Johnson, for many years on employe of the motive power depart nit'nt of the Hurlington, has been made trainmaster for the MoCnok division, taking the place of Frank R. Mullen, promoted to bo superintendent of the Sterling division. Lincoln Journal. Mr. Johnson is a Platlsinoulh boy, born and roared here, and we are all glad lo hoar of his pronio I ion. Anton Hula Improving. Anton Hula, the young man who was accidentally shot Saturday while out hunting, is improving at St. Joseph's hospital, where he was operated on Monday. Dr. Al lison performed the operation, re moving the shot and dressing the wound. Mrs. Francos Hula, mother of Ihe injured man, and his brothers, Michael and Charles, went., lo the hospital this after noon lo visit him. A Birthday Party. Saturday evening a number of young people wore entertained at noon. a birthday parly in honor of Miss I Louis Dose, who has been sick Herlha Tarns. The lime was for some time, is gaing strength most enjoyably spent in various slowly and dropped in at Ihe Jour ganies and these games were very nal office Ibis morning and re pleasantly interspersed With newod his subscription. Mr. music, both vocal and instru mental. At the proper time a de lightful two-course luncheon was served, lo which all did ample justice. An hour or so devoted to social conversation and olher amusements and then the jolly company dispersed, indebted to Miss Tarns for a splendid good time and extending their wishes u X Exclusive Embossed Writing Paper! a Every Sheet has a Steel Embossed Old English Gold Initial All Letters in the Alphabet Represented This is without a doubt the highest grade stationery ever shown in this city. As a Xmas gift it is unexcelled LET US SHOW II 10 100 60c PER BOJi 60c F. G. FRICKE & CO., The REXALL Store Ind. 186 TELEPHONE Bell 68 ft THINK OF OF TO $4.00 Christmas Candies for many more such birthday an niversaries. Those narf icinatine- in this happy event were: Misses - - - CT Mary Hobsehiedt, Jennie Reynolds, lhressa Kelly, Aileen Rennie, Anna Tains, Myrtle Hall; Messrs. Cyril Kalina, William Tains, Wil liam Heinrich, F.dward Kelly, Charl-s Reynolds, Henry Drink' man, Harry While, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ohm. LOCAL HEWS Mrs. P. J. Vallery and her daughter, Miss Lottie, were Oma ha visitors Ibis morning, where they spent the day wilh friends. Charles Noyes and his brother, Roy, and C. (J. Ma field motored over from Louisville yesterday af ternoon and transacted business al the court house. Hals Meisingor of near Cullom was a Plallsmoulh visitor Tues day, looking after business mat ters for a few hours. C. R. Jordau, commissioner from the Third district, was in the Icily yesterday and today attend ing Ihe session of Ihe county board. John McNurliu returned from Cedar Crook this morning, where he had been looking after his farming interests for a short lime. Mrs. P. A. Hild and Mrs. W. II. Puis drove in from the farm this 1 morning and boarded the early train for Ihe metropolis for the day. J. L. Mayfleld and wife and babe, who have been paying a visit lo Mrs. Mayfield's parents, L. Ik Peterson and wife, departed for their home at Hubbard this after- Dose's many friends are glad to see him able lo be on foot again. Ira Hales, who recently pur chased a farm near Rock Bluffs, coining here from near Norfolk, was in the city today and ordered Ihe Journal sent to his address. Mr. Hates also purchased the full crop raised on the farm of 80 acres. i Mm Store