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1 'V'-oiL- ' ii ( ! ! . i f - s v t i r. w i ; I rl; PAGE 6. PREPARED IN THE INTERESTS OP THE PEOPLE OF MURRAY AND SURROUNDING VICINITY ESPECIALLY FOR (If any of the readers of the Journal know of a social event or an Item of der this heading. We want all items of Hurrav Our Deposits are guaranteed by the State Guarantee Fund 4 per cent interest paid on all Time Deposits for one year. Do your Banking Business with us. iurray W. G. BOEDEKER; Cashier .J. 1). Lewis was visiting the Union merchant s Tuesday. .Mis. liey Asriie was calling on .Murray friends Tuesday. .Miss Willa Mnre was a truest of Mrs. Frank Uhoden Sunday. Mi, and Mrs. Herman Crass man returned to their home Sun day. Mr. I. C. West and his daugh ter, r.la.lys. attended tlie musieal at Kennedy's. .Iidin Hendricks and wife were transact inu' business in IMatts moulli Tuesday. Jolin Vanilorn was visit inpr his brother. Will Vanlloni, at liart-b-U. Tlmrsday. Mis. .1. II. I'.urt.ui has returned "h-llite from a few weeks' ' visit with tier sister. Byron Heed ami wife were transacting business in Plalts inouth Thursday. The families of Alf Nickels and Frank I.illie have been added to the library association. Mrs. It. It. Nickels and daugh ter. Miss Bertha, were attending to business in IMattsmouth Mon day. Mrs. V. K. Dull was a pas senger to rialtsmoiilh Friday eveninir, returning Inmii" Satur day morning. Miss F.lith Laltue and Miss F.dilb drassman were passengers to Plal tsniout h SalnroV.y even ing, refnrniup- on tlie midnight train. llerniau Classman and family returned home Saturday evening: after a six weeks' sojourn in his old home town of Springfield, Ill anil neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Beeson, Mes dames ). O. Dwyer and M. Wey hri&ht. attended the musical at the Kennedy home Saturday evenimr. Mrs. Beeson was on the program. S a ARRIVING DAMLY Our fall and winter line dress goods Outing Flannels, Flannelettes, and a beautiful line of Ladies' and Misses' Sweater Coats. The prices on our new goods are most attractive. Come in and look them over. THE FRUIT SEASON IS HERE IN FULL BLAST and we have a good suppply of Jars, Jar Rubbers, and the Sugar. H g MURRAY interest. tailor uournai.j John lfobschiedt ami wife were Plat t smout ii visitors 'Sunday. Levi Slagle returned from Fordvce. Neb., last week, where he has rented land ami will move in tlie spring. Miss Pauline Oldham was an Omaha visitor Tuesday, ging; up with Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Pitman in their auto. Sunday school at I.ewiston Sunday afternoon at 2 :.. Serv ices at 3:3 i. m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. John Chalfant. left for husk, Wyoming recently, where he wilt visit with relatives ami friends the greater iart of the winter. Miss Willa Moore accom panied the Lewiston (Ilee club to Murdock Saturday, where she visited with O. K. McDonald ami wife. Hex Young1 went to Murdock Saturday evening- to witness "Uncle Josh From Vermont." Hex says he likes it and will go aga'in. Lincoln Creamer of dreen wood came down Tuesday for a visit with his brothers, Henry and Charles Creamer, and will take a load of peaches back. Ci. W. Shrader wishes to an nounce t tlie many friends who were so kind in assisting during his sorrow and trouble last spring, that he has plenty of peaches, for all, and earnestly de sires each one to call at his home and get peaches. Are you interested in the spiritual welfare, oT your chil dren? Then accompany them to the Sabbath school regularly and have them accompany you to the preaching- service. At the United Presbyterian church Sabbath morning-, September 21, the serv ices will be devoted to the in terests of the young- people. & TOTT NEBR. Emm Interest In this vicinity and will mail S. O. Pitman autoed to Omaha Tuesday on business. James Tilson has been laid up since Friday with a felon on one of his thumbs. Hiss Clara Young- will give a number of readings at the Ne hawka celebration Friday. A. F. Nickels went to South Omaha .Monday, where he will lake treatment for rheumatism. - Miss Hose Mae Creamer, who is attending- school in Omaha, is home for a few weeks, owing- to illness. John Jenkins was an Omaha' visitor Friday morning-, returning- in tlie evening- on his motor-: cycle. The Murray public schools opened up with a big attendance, and everything- is running smool lily. James Brown tilled his silo this week, taking- 25 acres of green corn, practically 150 tons, to make the till. Thomas Jameson of Weeping Water, was a visitor over Sunday night with his (laughter, Mrs. Dr. J. T. Brendel. going- to Omaha on Monday morning-. Mr. and Mrs. Hegan, of Indian apolis, Indiana, relatives of Dr. ami Mrs. B. F. Brendel, visited with them last week, returning home Friday morning-. Miss Clara Hunter, of Platts mouth, came down Wednesday to spend a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Philpot, six miles west of Murray. C. E. Wiedeman, of C.reenwoo.l. has taken charge of the lumber yard here, and lie and his family will reside in the house of Mrs. W. K. Dull. Mr. Wiedeman is a Miss Margie Walker is spend ing the week with friends in Omaha. While in that city she will attend the wedding- of Miss Olla Hervey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Hervey. tine young man, and is one of the kind to grain the good will of the people. Mrs. Wietleman is an accomplished lady, ami Murray society will lind her one who is willing- to assist in society events. D. Shrader and Jim Holmes trimmed their shade trees this week, and Jack Shaw had the time of his life getting- them to burn the brush. Hut be finally suc ceeded by doing- most of the work himself. The first library meeting- will be held Tuesday evening, Sep tember 22. There will be an elec tion of oflicers and a general good time. Old members, new members and all interested in the library are invited. Mrs. Ivon While has concluded to make her home with her son, Mr. and Mrs. Mark White. The properly in Murray is ottered for sale. It is an excellent piece of property and the price asked is very cheap. Mr. and Mrs. James Root, for mer reeidents of this vicinity, will celebrate their golden wedding- at their home in Lincoln op Saturday, September 27. Al! friends who desire to participate in the event are very cordially in vited to be present. All will ne made welcome. Colonel Seybolt had the mis fortune Tuesday night to pet a swipe from one of his mules. The animals got to fighting during- the night, and the Colonel got up out of bed to investigate the trouble. He prof too close to one of them, when the animal pull ed away and kicked him on the chin. The Colonel was in town Wednesday, and did not seem very much injured, although it was a mighty close shave from serious injury. Homer Shrader and wife en tertained a number of friends at their home last Sunday. Among those present were D. Shrader and family, Ted Byers and family and numerous other young- peo ple. At the proper hour all sat down to a sumptuous repast, which fully demonstrated Mrs. Shrader's fine qualities as a cook, as everything- was prepared in fine style. As an epicurean, Mrs. Shrader can't be outdone, and as royal entertainers. Homer and his wife "take the cake." Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the neigh bors and friends for assisting- us during- the sickness and death of our husband and brother. Mrs. Jane Totten. Mrs. D. M. Lloyd. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL. THE JOURNAL READERS same to this office It will appear un Mrs. John Campbell departed Tuesday evening- for Springfield, Illinois, to attend a family re union at the home of tier mother. Mrs. Henry Taylor of Union, Mrs. Albert, Johnson of Weeping- Wa ter and Andrew Lynn and wife of (ieneva. Neb., accompanied her. The ladies are all sisters, and the Journal hopes they will enjoy the t ime of t heir lives. Lyceum Course. The Lyceum Course for Murray this winter will consist of the fol lowing five numbers, which will appear in the rotation as given: 1. Frances Cable Co. 2. Alva Oreen. 3. Stel.e Concert Co. i. Wiiber Trio. 5. Local Talent. The time will soon be here when the committee on tickets will call on you. Think the mat ter over ami decide whether or not you are going- to buy one or more season tickets, for 1.50 for the live entertainments, or !0c for the single admission. The first number will appear in Oct ober. The Musical. The most successful entertain ment ever given in Murray was the musical at the Kennedy home last Saturday evening-. The pro gram, as printed in these columns last week, was carried out to the letter. A large erowd was present and everyone pro claimed it, a most interesting- and delightful affair. There were numerous out-of town people present. These musicals are be coming" more popular every day, and it is proving- a great feature to the people of Murray and vi cinity. Lost, Pocketbook. A ladies' alligator handbag, lost between mv home and IMatts mouth, but think same was lost near the Hrinklow place. The same contained a small purse with some money, also a check and some other papers. Finder please leave same at the Journal office or the Murray State bank and receive reward. Mrs. Mary Wiley. Fop Sale. Clover seed for sale. II. L. Oldham. For Sale. Clover seed; clean and in every ,vav first class. II. L. Oldham. The Glee. Club Goes to Murdock. The members of the Lewiston (ilee club went to Murdock Sat urday afternoon, where they pre sented "Uncle Josh" to a large ami appreciative audience Sat unlay evening-. The players were in fine trim and all appeared at their best, giving- one of the best nerformapces triven bv the i troupe. The club was very high in its piaise of the treatment given them by the Murdock peo ple. Mr. Wed.lle, the manager of the theater, was very pleas ant and agreeable to deal with, and the club wish to thank him for the kindness shown them. O. E. McDonald, a former Murray boy, was also up and doing- to show the Murray club a pleasant time, throwing- open his elegant home, and Mrs. McDonald spread a "regular feast" before the homeward journey was begun. The club wishes to express niany thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Mc Donald. The club also takes this method of expressing- sincere thanks to the gentlemen who so generousls donated the services of autos and drivers for the trip. The gentlemen were Frank Schlichlemeier, Jack Chalfant, James Tigner and John Becker. Three cheers for the Lewiston Glee club! For Sale. A few Duroc-Jersey Spring Boars from registered parents. Blood from Golden Model V and Ii and G's Colonel, the great prize winner. $15.00 while they last. GUY KISTCR, Owner Maple Vale Herd of Dur ocs. Plattsmouth Phone 2302. Mynard. 9-15-tfwkly. Peaches Fop Sale. I will have plenty of peaches for the next two or three weeks, for 81.00 for bushel on the tree, 4 miles northwest of Murray. 9-15-4tw. C. N. BEVERAGE. Stag Party. Albert Wheeler entertained a number of his friends at a stag party Saturday night. About fif teen were present, and that they had a fine time goes without say ing". Progressive pitch was in dulged in, Jim Holmes winning the first prize and Joe Wheeler the boobv prize. Refreshments were served and our informant says there was pknly to eat ami drink. Albert is a prince in en tertaining, and the gentlemen who had the honor of being- pres ent, praise his efforts very highly, and he did the work himself, his wife having gone to Portland, Oregon, for a visit. Jim Holmes and D. Shrader say it. was indeed a pleasant event, and they were very sorry when the hour arriv ed for their departure. Apples Wanted I Monday. Tuesday and Wednes day, Jonathans, orchard runs in cents per hundred, at Murray. Neb. John Decker. Fop Sale. Duroc boar with pedigree. H. L. Oldham. MURDOCK. J (Special Correspondent.) We see that Pete Fveland has a new Studebaker car. 'Mary Hier was visiting friends Saturday ami Sunday. W. O. Gillespie is (rallying the mail, during Harry's absence. Leonard Schafer has been visiting his brother, Charlie, the last week. Mr. A. Brauchle is seriously ill; hopes are that he will soon recover. Eva Sorick was home over Sunday, returning to her set 1 Sunday evening. Carrie Schulkie was visiting with Emma Bockmeier last Saturday and Sunday. Lacey McDonald and Murel Gillespie are working on the tel ephone lines this week. Mrs. Emil Kuehu and Mrs. Paul Schewe left Tuesday morning for North Dakota, where ihey in tend to visit their sister. A. J. McNamara and Harry Gillespie left Saturday morning for Chattanooga, Tennessee, where they intend to attend the Soldiers' Reunion. Murray gave a home talent play last week Saturday night, which was attended by many and all seemed to enjoy themselves They had about a s'iO.oo house "Come again Murray." MAPLE GROVE. Otto Puis made a business trip to Plattsmouth Tuesday. Mrs. August Engelkemeir, sr., is on the sick list this week. Herman Beck and Charles Herreii shelled corn Wednedav. Louie Freidrieh put up a tine new concrete supply tank last week. Henry Kraeger died Monday afternoon al the age of about 25 years. Ouite a number from this vi cinity were county seat visitors Saturday. Fritz Lulz lost a fine mare Monday from the tie-up of the intestines. Charles Ilerren and George Manners made a trip to the county seat Tuesday. Quite a large crowd spent Sun day al the home of Mr. and Mrs. August Engelkemeir, jr. C. F. Harris of near Union spent Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ilerren. Herman Engelkemier received a telegram Monday night from Newkirk, Oklahoma, informing him that his brother, Fred, had died Monday evening. Fred Engelkemier was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Engel kemier, formerly of Cass county. In the write-up of the Engel kemeir wedding anniversary last week we unintentionally missed the follow in attendance: Mr. and Mrs. William Puis, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Puis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Friedrich and family, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Fried rich and and family, Julius En gelkemeir and daughters, Verna and Violet, Mrs. Schafer and Emil Parkening. W. II. Puis met with quite a severe accident Monday when going to the field with a wagon. The tongue of the wagon came loose, throwing him out on the road, cutting a large gash behind the right ear, spraining his back and reciving quite a number of bruises,, which will lay him up for a few weeks. Alvo Emotes Ed Parsell of Lincoln, was in Alvo Monday. Mrs. Evans is visiting- in Oma ha this week. Barley Toland had business in Lincoln Monday. Will Warner was in Lincoln on business Monday. J. Herman stroemep was in Lincoln recently. .Mrs. Will Casey was shopping in Lincoln Tuesday. R. A. Siorie was doing the cap ilal city Wednesday. Dr. L. Muir was in Lincoln Monday on business. Eil' Case hail business in Lincoln Wednesday. J. P. Rouse did business in Murdock Wednesday. Ray Linch of Omaha called on relatives here Monday. Schuyler Wolfe of Havelock was in town Monday. Mrs. John Elliot was trading at the capital city .Monday. Mrs. Paul Johnson was in Lin coln Saturday last shopping. John Murly had business in Lincoln FiTday of last week. Mrs. Marl Nickel was trading in Lincoln Friday of last week. Charles Godby and his father had business in Elimvood Wed i e-iay. Mrs. Thomas Barry and daugh ter were in Lincoln trading Sat urday. Sam Ca-hner was in Lincoln Thursday of last week on busi ness. County Commissioner Jordan went to Plal I smout h Monday on No. 18. George Bucknell returned from Dallas. .S. D., Friday of last week. J. If. Foreman, jr.. and wife were trading in Lincoln last Sat urday. Miss Flora Boles was in Lin coln last Saturday on school business. Mrs. Robert Johnson and chil dren were in Lincoln trading on Monday. Uncle Dave Bite of Ncligh is visiting- his daughter, Mrs. Will Lewis. Ed Casey was in South Omaha Saturday and Sunday visiting his parent s. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Quellhorst and son were Lincoln visitors Wednesday. Leander Friend and bis son. Emmet, were doing business al Lincoln Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Miller and little daughter were trading in Lincoln Friday last. Mike Lee and son of Palmyra shipped a mixed car of stock to South Omaha last Monday. Will Hayes was ai Friend looking at some land Tuesday. He may make his home there. G. P. Foreman, sr.. was doing business in the capital city Fri dav and Saturday of last week. Jesse Mullen of Walla Walla, Washington, is visiting relatives !in.l friends here for a lew weeks. Miss Alia Linch and her Lrolh er, Verle, started Tuesday morn ing to attend college at Univer sity Place. Miss Gravce Foreman was a l-nssenu-er on No. 17 Tuesday i - -- -- f-venincr for Lincoln and Uni- 'ersitv Place. Lon Toland, who was doing carpenter work in Lincoln for G P. Foreman, sr.. returned home Saturday evening-. Sherman Wolfe of Clarington Washington, is here on a visit Rumor has it that he is going to slay in Cass county. Mrs. Ella Prouty and daughter, Bessie, returned from Falls City Saturday of last week, where she visited her son, Harry. Rov Bennett, the pump man. bad a runaway Tuesday evening. lTe was thiown out of the wagon and shaken up quite a lit lie. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Geiger of Lincoln came in Tuesday to visit nnnrcre Cook and his son s family. Father Reddv of Palmyra was calling on Mr. and Mrs. W. E. r.nsev Saturday and Sunday of last week. John White of Lincoln was lookincr after his farm interests here last, Saturday. Mr. White is going to Vancouver, B. C, the last of the month. Airs. Marv Skinner returned to Deer Creek, III.. Friday last, to star with her father. Her son. John, accompanied , her as far as Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. John McDowell and Sam Jordan returned last Friday from their trip in Iowa and northern Nebraska, by the auto route. J. Herman Stroemer is im- nrovinsr the Duiiuing ne pur chased by Schuyler Wolfe, put- ling in a new front and is ar THURSDAY., SEPTEMBER 18,1913. ranging to put in the "phone cen tral and auto garage. Mr. Wesley Bird, a pioieer homesteader- of the west part of Cass county, died last Saturday. He was 7 years of age and a. civil war veteran. Besides his wife he leaves four sons and siv daughters. The family have the sympathy of th" entire com munity. Celebrate 25th Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prouty cele brated their' 251 h wedding an niversary at their home, two and one-half miles northwest of Alvo, on Thursday evening-, Sep tember 11, I'.M.'J, there being be tween eighty and ninety guests present. The rooms were decor ated with pink and white ami sil ver maple leaves and tin refresh ments were pink and while. Those present from a distance were: Mrs. A. llurlhut, (ireen wood; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell and daughters, Grace, Esther and Fern, and son, Fred, Mrs. Lola Shelter! and son and Mr. and Mrs. William Hurlbut, all from Rokeby, Neb.; Miss Ethel Smith and Mrs. A. O. Hurlbut and daughter. University Place; Mr. and Mrs. Jake Forsylbe, Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Snoke, Eagle; Miss Sylvia Gil more, Weeping Water; Mrs. Gil ham, Lincoln. Many valuable and useful presents were received. The evening was spent wilh games and music, both vocal and in strumental. A number of quar tets were sung-, and a prize was given to the best quartet and a booby prize to the poorest. Every one present seemed to enjoy themselves, and they departed for their homes at 11 p. in., wish ing Mr. and Mrs. Prouty many more prosperous years. Beautiful Shetland Ponies for sale at all times, for the next 100 years, unless I die in tin meantime. I have now an exti fine stallion, the best in the sta'e, for sale. Well broke for bfth harness and saddle. Wm. Gilmour, Plattsmouth, Neb.' R. F. D. No. 1. DEATH LURKS IN TRACK CURVE "Mad Louis" Manghetti Killed In Norfolk Auto Race. Norfolk, Neb., Sept. 18. Louis Mangheitl, the Italian automobile driver, who won the speed champion ship of South America in 1909, 1910 and 1911, was instantly killed here In the second race of the Norfolk fall fes tival meet. Manghettfs Fiat "Tor nado" car capsized on a curve, throw ing Manghettl headlong to the outside of the track, breaking his neck. It was a "pursuit" race, in which only one other man was entered. Maiighetti, who had been known as "Mad Louis" on three continents, be cause of his daring, was swinging around the half-mile track at terrific speed. He was thirty-two years old. Ills wife lives in Richmond, Va. MINISTERSNAME OFFICERS Rev. E. M. Furman Chosen Secretary of Nebraska Conference. Lancoln, Sept. 18. Rev. E. M. Fur man was elected secretary of the Ne braska conference of the Methodist Episcopal conference and Rev. A. A. Randell, first assistant, with Rev. G. B. Warren and Rev. W. S. Porter as sistants. Rev. II. G. Langley was elected treasurer and Revs. Hugh O. Seidel, A. S. Euell and Neil Johnson as chief assistants, with two from each district as assistants. Rev. B. P. Eher hart was elected statistician and Revs Arthur Atack. A. V. Wilson and H. H. Miles as chief assistants, with two from each district as assistants. The understanding is that the eight new districts will be given the follow, ing names: Omaha, Norfolk, Colum bus. Kearney, Holdrege, Hastings, Lin coln and Beatrice. The business session moved slowly, only the organization of the confer ence and reports from three district superintendents taking place. SIMON IS SUED BY A WOMAN Heavy Damages Asked of Father of Anti-Loan Shark Bill. Omaha, Sept. 18. A $23,000 damage suit against Representative Edward Simon, in which Marie Vaverka, local ajjent of a New York loan company, is plaintiff, is the latest move in the fight being made in Omaha by the big salary loan companies. Mr. Simon, who is the father of the state anti-loan shark law, had Miss Vaverka arrested on a charge of vio lating that law, but she was acquitted in the police court, her defense being that she merely purchased a note. Miss Vaverka alleges that Mr. Simon conspired with Edward Murphy, a ne gro, from whom she had sought to col lect the value of the note, to prose cute her, and that she has been dam aged in the sum of $25,000 by the pro- ceedings. .