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Murray Department Prepared in the Interest of the People of Murray and Surrounding Vicinity Especially for the Journal Readers cm mMTIET Y3uMm MOMEYBUBMAEQIE 5MPHESS on the yotm man who is burning the candle at both ends and who is spending his hi? salary as fast as he makes it the VALUE OF A BANK ACC0U2T. Start him on the BIGHT ROAD today. If he is not hopeless he at once will see the error of his ways. The open ing cf a bank account has put a stop to many a youth's wild desire to be a HIGH niEH. i FdURRAY STATE BANK Lee r.i'uwn .-hipped a car of cat tlr t South Omaha Tuesday. Si'!al near accidents from aiitorn. jtilvs occurred on the lreet Saturday. Mrs. (). A. Davis ami Mrs. Dirk Pitman were visitin? Mrs. Pit man's parents Tuesday. Minford & Creamer had a car load of fat cattle on the South Omaha market Tuesday. Mi-s Neva I. alia will spend the summer with her uncle's family, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Latfa. F.lha Iolson and son, from ivar Nehawka, were visitors in Murray Sunday morning. William Schlichtemeior had a car of fat cattle on the South imaha market Wednesday; W. S. Smith, traveling sales man out of Omaha, spent several d:?ys wiMi hi home folks this Week. Mr. John Taylor of Rock Island, Texa. is visit in? his sisters, Mrs. William Lone- and Mrs. Mary Johns. n. John Dermond, who has leen laid up with a fractured limh for I lie pat three weeks, is slowly improving. The Misses Jeannett and Agnes Rutherford of Plattsmouth were visit in? their aunt, Mrs Mary Dull. Sunday. rr. P.. F. Tlrendel was called to Vep in? Water Saturday to con sult with Dr. Welch in a very Serjou ease. Remember the school house will be offered at auction sale Saturday at 2 o'clock, at the school hnu.se grounds. Mr. and Mrs. Tak. Alden, southeast of town, are rejoicing over the arrival of a new boy at their home Sunday mnrnin?. This is a busy town for car penters this spring. The several new homes under construction are rapidly approaching completion. Something You Didn't Know You do know you can't send your produce to a mail order house. You do know we have a direct from the factory catalogue in most of your homes. May be you didn't know we take your produce in pay ment for any article you want that is listed in our catalogue. Think it over isn't this the fairest proposi tion you ever heard of. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED Murray, UP Robert Alford of Nehawka spent Monday afternoon in Mur ray. Uncle George Shrader was in Nebraska City Thursday on busi ness. Adam Shafer shipped out a car of fat hogs to the South Omaha market Tuesday even in?. W. J. Philpot of-ML Pleasant precinct, left for his ranch in Lo?an county, Nebraska. Friday. The question of "War ami Peace" will be settled in our school this week by fonr selected debators. "Scotty," our station a?ent, is supplyin? this community with the very best tomato and cabbage plants ever let out. Mrs. A. L. Baker was a Platts mouth visitor Wednesday morn in?, going to Union on the noon flyer, and comin? home on the evenin? train. ' George Smith, assessor by ap pointment, is busy in West Rock IJluffs precinct this week findin? out how poor each inhabitant claims he is. The Sludy club met Tuesday afternoon and are studying1 the mean in? of "Evolution." The next meetin? will be Tuesday aft ernoon. Visitors invited. The best authorities at the state university claim that dan delions can be exterminated by not mowing" the lawns. If this is true most of us would like to try it for ten or twenty years. The revival services at the Ot terbein church, five miles south west of Murray, have been suc cessful beyond expectations. Seventy-five have united with the church in the past three weeks. Robert Davidson, who has been suffering from pneumonia at Fred Meisinger's, in Eight Mile Cirove precinct, is improving some at the present, writ in?. Miss Jacobs of Lincoln is the attending- nurse. TOTT Nebraska Wm. Nickels was a Platts mouth visitor Saturday. R. R. Nickels was a Platts mouth visitor Saturday. Mrs. Harry Todd was in Oma ha Wednesday shopping. Miss Laura Puis is spending the week with home folks. Mrs. Arthur Copenhaver is list ed anion? the sick this week. James Tigner visited friends in this vicinity Tuesday evening. Roy Cline was visitin? friends in Plattsmouth Sunday evening. C. W. Tigner was called to Plattsmouth on business Tues day. Mont Shrader of Nehawka visit ed friends in this vicinity Mon day. W. R. dood and wife were look in? after business in Plattsmouth Saturday. Mrs. J. D. Lewis was transact ing business in Plattsmouth Wed nesday. Alvin Lon? and mother, Mrs. Sarah Lon?, were Murray visitors Wednesday. Nick Klaurens and family were guests of George Reynolds and family Sunday. II. C. Creamer had a load of stock on the South Omaha mar ket Wednesday. Services at Lewiston Sunday afternoon at 3:30. You are in vited lo attend. Charles Creamer and wife were visitin? friends in plattsmouth Saturday afternoon. Mrs. H. C. Lon? and daughter, Miss Gertrude, were Nebraska City visitors Saturday. John Hobscheidt and wife and his mother, attended church at Plattsmouth Sunday. Miss Henrietta Creamer was a guest of Miss Isabella Shrader Saturday and Sunday. Lee Nickels and sister, Miss Etta, spent Sunday with Henry Ost and wife at Nehawka. Miss Ueulah Sans closed a suc cessful term of school at the Buck school house Tuesday. G. S. Ray, wife and daughter, Miss Esther, were Plattsmouth callers Saturday afternoon. A. L. Tiaker went to Clay Center Friday morning to pay a brief visit to her sister, residin? there 3iiss Mauue uusternouz was a Plattsmouth visitor Saturday, lookin? after some business mat ters. Mrs. Rusterholtz has built an addition to her tenant house. It improves the appearance much and makes a nice eight-room house. Bert Jameson, Ed Gansemeier and Dee Shrader were taken to Plattsmouth Tuesday bv Don Rhoden in his automobile. Mr Shrader went from there to Oma ha, while the other boys returned home the same evening. Miss Etta Nickels was a pas senger on the early M. P. train for Omaha Thursday morninj where she will attend the Spirella Corsetierie Training school bein? held in Omaha this week. The Lewiston Glee club met with Miss Bertha Nickels Satur day evenin? and a very enjoyable evening was spent by those pres ent. Miss Nickels served a two course luncheon, which was high ly appreciated. :urs. Mepnen Jieckner was taken suddenly and seriously ill T1 1 r i i j-nursuay oi iusi weeK. r or a time her recovery seemed doubt ful. It is thought she will have to be removed to an Omaha hos pital to receive special treatment and special care. The spring convention of the Cass County Sunday School as sociation, first district, meets in Murray Wednesday, May G. Aft ernoon and evenin? sessions. More complete announcement will be made next Sabbath, but this much is certain now every body is welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Friedrich were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Baker at Sunday dinner. And in the afternoon the four attended the baptising1 in the stream near Charles Countryman's, southwest of town. Fourteen were im mersed on this date, and fifty-two on previous dates. Bert Youn?, who has been here with his mother all winter, will depart for his ranch in Canada next Monday. Bert is a most genial gentleman, and his numer ous friends regret his departure. His grand old mother will miss Bert more than anyone else, as he has been a great pleasure to her during1 the long winter. i M If any of the readers of the Journal know of any social event or item of interest in this vicinity, and will mail same lo this oflice. It will ap liear under this heading. We want all news items Editor Surprised on His 51st Birthday. J. D. (Dee for short) Shrader was 51 years old on Saturday, April 25, and his good wife, he surmises, was the instigator of the whole business. Anyhow, a large crowd of old neighbors and friends, consisting of members of the whist, elub, broke in upon Dee and his wife Friday evenin? with well tilled baskets of everything good for man or woman to masticate, and at a time when Dee was least expecting1 them, and it. was not long until the genuine good time began. Tables were loaded down with the many good things to eat, which all en joyed, and games, music, etc., were on the pro?ram, and the night seemed (o pass entirely too swiftly, and when the hour for their departure arrived, it was not altogether welcomed by the departing- "surprisers," but Un wished Mr. Shrader many more such happy birthdays. In honor of the event the happy throng presented Mr. Shrader with a fine violin, and now Dee can "fiddle" to his heart's content. It was in deed a happy time for not. only Dee and his wife, but also for the parly of fifty old neighbors and friends, who assisted so material ly in making it so. Yet Dee won't believe but what his wife knew all about it before hand. Almost a Fatal Accident. Wednesday morning as Galen Rhoden was passin? alon? the road, riding one horse and lead in? two, the one he was ridin? in some manner slipped and fell ant rolled onto him in a ditch. It jus happened that a few minutes later John Thomasnn and Dave Amiek came alon?, and with their assistance he was release from his perilous condition. He was taken to his home, and Dr Brendel called, who found tha while no bones were broken, hi body was very badly bruised, an. he will be compelled to keep to his bed for several days in con sequence. ILwas indeed an ex ceedingly narrow escape for Galen from instant death. At last accounts he was doing fairly well Beautiful School Grounds. The grounds for the new schoo house in the north part of town are indeed a beautiful spot. There is just one acre, for which the school board paid Mr. Virgin $350, but. it is well worth the price. It makes a large and roomy play ground, unattended in any way by danger to the smal children v. ho would heretofore wander into the streets to play. the grounds where the old schoo house is located bein? so small The first thin? that should be done now is to set out some youn? shade trees on the new grounds, and in a few years Mur ray will have one of the finest school parks in the state. Wedding Bells. Mr. Roy Gregg and Miss Fern McVey were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Monday, April 27. This was indeed a sur prise to most, of their intimate friends. Miss McVey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. M McVey of Liberty precinct. She is a youn? lady of accomplish ments, and has many friends in the community in which she lives The groom, who practically grew up anion? us, is well and favor ably known. He is a hustling youn? farmer of sterlin? worth, and congratulations of his host of friends are extended to him and his young bride. Library Notes. Tuesday evening was the reg ular meeting of the Library as sociation, forty-eight bein? pres ent. It was the second largest attendance. The question of state federation was discussed and a motion was made and carried to join the federation. Mrs. Gapen was elected as a dele?ate to- attend the first dis trict meetin? at Auburn Friday and Saturday. The committee on entertain ment for the evening was Miss Clara Young, Miss Susie Bintner, Mrs. Warren Wiley, Mrs. Marler, Mrs. Shrader, II. Minford and Al bert Young. The next meeting will be May 25U. ,5!f-f;fnsa Alfalfa Wanted. A few tons of alfalfa, second or third cutting. State amount, price and location in letter. Ad dress Arthur Crunk, Murray, Nel. PROBATING THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF GERTRUDE WILEY. DEGEASED From Tuesdays Dally. This morning the time oT the county court was occupied in hearing the matter of the probating- of the last will and testament of the last Mrs. Gertrude M. Wiley, deceased, and the admis sion and allowing of the will is opposed by Charles E. Wiley of Lincoln, a son of the deceased. There was quite a number of wit nesses present to testify in the case, and the object of the de fense seems to be to secure an interperlation on the will of Hip late W. W. ;iley, the husband of the deceased lady, as they claim her interest in part of the estate was only for life, and at her death reverted back to the original estate, and that she had no right to will it away. Attorney Stanley F. Mutz of Lincoln appears for the contestant and Attorney A. L. Tidd for the proponents of the will. The case will occupy the entire day, as there are quite a number of witnesses to testify. Wiley Case Is Continued. From Wednesday's Dally. In the matter of the probating of the will of Mrs. Gertrude M. Wiley, deceased, which occupied the attention of the county court yesterday, the case lasted until -i o'clock in the afternoon, when the contestant was given, on the re quest of his attorney, until Fri day to prepare a brief on the law points of the case to present to the court. It is thought that re gardless of the findings in this court, mat it win ne taken to a higher tribunal for settlement. "KNOCKER'S PRAYER" CERTAINLY TRUE TO LIFE Out of the flotsam floalin? on the sea of annonymous journal ism, some one has secured this bon-mot, and dubbed it "The Knocker's Prayer." It is not a classic, but it deserves at least passin? reco?nition : L.oru, piease uou i lei mis town grow. I've lived here for forty years and during that time I have fought every improvement; I have knocked everything and everybody; no firm or individual has established a business here without my doing all that I could to put them out of business. I have used every method known to the knocking fraternity to injure their business; I've lied about them and would have stolen from them if I had had the courage; I have done all I could to keep the town from growing; never nave I spoken a good word for it; but instead I've knocked hard and often. "It pains me, O Lord, to see that in spite of my knocking, this town is beginning to grow. Some day, I fear, I will be called to put down sidewalks in front of my property, and who knows but what I may have to help keep up the streets that run by my property? This, O Lord, would cost me money, and I could not afford to put out my money, although all have was made right here, "Then, too, more people might come if the town begins to grow, tw0 dau?h(ors) moved to Paul which would cause me to lose tne first of the week, but arrang some of my pull. I ask,, there- ed for their daughters, Myrtle fore, that you keep this town at a and Helen, to remain here to standstill, that I may continue to be the chief knocker. Amen, amen. For Sale. quire of II. L. Oldham. Steers, coming 2 years old. In- The David Cole Creamery Co. pays the highest market price for f Dutter iai, ana me siuuon is lo cated at Oldham's. Tomato Plants. Tomato plants by the first of May or earlier. Will have early and late cabbage and sweet potato plants about May 10th. W. A. Scott, Murray, Neb. Murray Property for Sale. A brand new house, two acres of ground, good barn; well locat ed, in Murray. Will sell or trade for good eastern Nebraska land. For further particulars apply at his office. Hedge Posts for Sale. 2,000 hedge posts of all sizes, also 300-split bur oak posts for sale. For prices and terms tele phone or call at the farm known as the Levi Churchill farm, four miles east of Murray. E. R. Queen. Are You Going to Build This Season? If you are, be sure and let The Murray Lumberman Figure with you on what you need in lumber and other building material in general. He will save you time and trouble. Mr. Kikendall is an up-to-date lumberman. The Murray Lumberman UNION. Ledger. I). Ray Frans was in Omaha on Monday and Tuesday taking some of the degree work and in struction in the Masonic mys teries. T. M. Patterson of Plattsmouth was here Tuesday afternoon at tending to business matters and visitin? his son, J. M. Patterson W. R. podson arrived Wednes- day from Magnet lo complete his arrangements for openin? a new meat market in this villa?e Mrs. Freda Mueller, a student in an Omaha business college, came home last Saturday to make a few days visit with her parents and other relatives Gene Applegate went to Platts mouth Tuesday evenin? to visit his sister, Mrs. Wayne Dickson, and admitted that he expected to meet "Mutt & Jeff" at the opera house. Mrs. Charles Byers of Walthill, Mrs. Evans of Decatur and Mrs. Fred Archer of Walthill, daugh ters of James Baker, have been here the past week with their father, who has been so serious ly ill. William Balfour of the Swift neighborhood, with his musical violin, was in town Sunday after- noon, and went to Omaha on the Pvoninr frain to make his share nf mUsic at a fiddlers' contest I Mr. Balfour always enjoys those contests and never misses the opportunity to attend Ihem Prof. Charles Severvn of Schuyler was here last week dnd dosed the contract to officiate as principal of the Union schools rOP ie nox, school year. lie rank as one of the best, bein? a praduate of Fremont college, holds a life certificate and has had a great deal of practical ex- perience vr q Foster, who was oper- alor here for some time, has been transferred to the station of where both he and his wife IUvill be in the employ of the rail- road company at satisfactory salaries. The family (excepting f nish the term of school Team for Sale. Good young team, unbroke, for sale right, if taken soon. Also a Red Polled yearling bull. Alf. Nickels. School Building For Sale The School Board of District No. 56, which includes the village of Murray, will be offered for sale at the North door of the School build ing in Murray, Neb., at 2 o'clock, p. m. on Saturday, May 2, 1914. By order of the Board of Directors. School Board K- NEHAWKA. Dave West is making prepara tions lo take out a battery of field artillery, if he is called. Uncle Jim Stone is getting so he can tod the Hudson through town and almost reach twelve miles an hour. M. H. pollard purchased a fine thoroughbred Red Polled bull from the Luke Wiles herd at Plattsmouth Monday. Frank Sheldon shipped three, and Z. W. Shrader two cars of cattle to South Omaha Tuesday. The two gentlemen accompanied their shipments. L. H. Young showed us a branch from a peach tree the other day that was loaded with buds, and he says he will have better than an average crop, pro vided nothing happen? to them from this on. Miss Olive Whiteman, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Whiteman, and Ralph Johnson were married in Nebraska City Monady. These popular young people have a host of friends who will join the News in wishing them the best there is in life. Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Fulton were guests Tuesday of Mrs. Levi Rusterholtz, who lives seven miles north of Nehawka. The occasion was the 72d birth day of Mrs. Rusterholtz, and a number of her friends spent the dav there and were treated to a magnificent dinner. Grover Hoback will take the ex amination for fourth class post masters to be held in Lincoln next month. This does not neces sarily mean that we are to have a new postmaster at Nehawka, but that if Grover passes the exam ination successfully and a va cancy occurs here he would he in position to accept the appoint ment. Frank Pollard, the C-year-old son of E. M. Pollard, fell from a tree Friday and had both bones in his forearm fractured, one of them bein? broken clear off and the other fracture a "green stick" break. The little fellow suffered a good deal of pain, and it will be some time before he is able to climb trees again. CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of 1