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THURSDAY, OCTOEER 18, 1917. PAGE 2. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL. LOCAL NEWS From Wednesday's Daily. Jacob Tritsch. who has been at Rochester, Minnesota, for the past week or longer receiving treatment from the Mayo Brothers Hospital at that place, returning home last eve ning. Miss Alma Speck and little niece, Hazel Speck, daughter of Mr. Henry Speck departed this morning for Silver City, Iowa, where they will visit at the home of George Piatt for a few days. V. H. Dickson of Pawnee City, who lias been visiting with friends in the city for the past few days de parted this morning for Omaha, where he will visit for a short time before going to his home. Mrs. J. H. Teegarten of Brock, who has been visiting in the city for some time past, the guest at the home cf her mother, Mrs. C. II. Smith departed this morning for hei home, going via Omaha and was accompanied that far on her way by her mother. REPORT OF THE CONDITION of The Bank of Cass County of riattsmouth, Nebraska. Charter No. 642. Incorporated in tin state of Nebraska, at the close of tui-ine:s. Asui -1. IV17 Tar- ami discounts ;5-."t4 !V i v.-rilrafis '''" " KwN. Seen ri tie, judgments etc . lj.tiu IK) Hankiiisf liouse furniture and tix- i :,.r P..TTOCO Oitn-r ral estate lu.t'20 S2 CurTui exjwT.e. taxes and interest p iui - i3.c Czli i'.rrs f- j luefro:n national and Mate banks -.1.w'i4 4o rhtH'ks and itvics if exchange 2.rs Currviwy 12.494 IH Jd coin - J.' silver, nickels and cents " 3,tHt o.i Total. ;,t'54 TO I.IAKIUT1ES Carnal stork paid in ? M.noO 00 MirMi fund WaWO CO Vi: iividt-d iTotii 01 1 T-.ji v'ulvial loiw-iis sv'jeot to clieck 3.7.rtri S7 T o-rnt':c:iU's of tleikv.it.. 3r.4'.'.' 53 Caliif,r'slii"ks nuTMandiiw 14 l.i" to ii'itioi.ai and Mate banks Kt.Tt?. ." 1 v;x.itors truaram y fund b.'i 2" Miss Martha Miller, of Boulder, Colorado, arrived this morning for a visit at the home of her grand par ents,. Mr. W. R. Bryan and wife, and thgir daughter Miss Lucile. Miss Martha will visit here for some time. "vV. D. Kellison, from west or My nard, was a passenger to Omaha this morning over the Missouri Pa cific, where this forenoon he was looking after some business, return ing to this place over the Burling ton, and transacting some business here this afternoon. Mrs. S. S. tJoding was a visitor in Fort Riley, at Camp Funston, where she saw the Plattsmouth boys, and reports that in a game of foot ball recently, Albert Godwin has receiv ed an injury to one of his knees, which has made him considerable lame, and does not get well very rapidly. Henry Kemp, wife, and two children came in this afternoon from Omaha, where they were visit ing at the home of Mrs. Kemp's par ents Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Streit weiser, for the past few days, and will visit here for the remainder of the week, before returning to Lock wood, Missouri, their home. Joseph Bierl and family and Joseph Dietl and family who have been in the western portion of the state, whera Mr. Bierl purchased a half section of land a short time since. They report things looking fine ortt there. Mr. Bierl has rent ed his farm out there and will farm ithe George Hild farm here another year. Charles Morse, who is employed with Frank R. Gobelman and is painting on the Gering home in the north part of the city, had the mis fortune to have a ladder slip, which he was putting up, and which he tried to catch to keep it from fall ing, injured his thumb, on the left hand, nearly putting it out of com mission for the present. Total.-.. State of Nebhaska. ( l TMT OK - ASS 553.0c4 70 I. Chas. C. Parmele rr'.ident of t lie alxjve named bank do hereby swear that Hie aiove statement is a r"rrKl and trneopyof the report rnadetothe Mate Banking Board. Chas. C I'akvei.e. President. . Tl. F. rATTEitsoy. Director. .Tesi. -( KEI, ,; Kt;KNr.EK;EH. Director. Sntri'tH-u and sworn to before me this 24th cay of August. it:7. Vehna Hatt. Notary l'ublic f-eaU ' From Tuesday's Dally. " Attorney C: E. Tafft, of Weeping Water was looking after some busi ness in the city today, having busi ness to transact at the county court. Frank Russell and A. W. Rinck of Weeping Water, were in the city this morning, looking after some business at the court house. Galen Rhoden was in the city this afternoon from his home near Murray and was looking after some business in the county seat. II You Don't Come Across, the Kaiser Will Our boys Lave given up all to light for democracy and liberty antl yon. Do Your Bit. Buy a Liberty Gold Bond Our boys are entitled to the best food, clothes, am munition. They must have these necessities. "Without them they cannot win for you. Liberty Gold Bends Furnish the Amraunitfcji It's your duty yet it does not cost you a cent. Your Government, the best in the world, is only asking you for a loan and will pay you -4 per cent on a sure investment. The Kaiser takes his money away from his people. What More Do You Want Buy a Liberty Gold Bond Today Any Bank Will Take Your Application Now. Final hearings were held this morning in the county court of the Estate of the late-Barah S. Giber son,, of Weeping yater, and also of the estate of Sarah A. Frisby. Christ Murray: and wife were in the city this morning, from south of Rock Bluffs, and were looking after some business at the court house. Cornelius De Jung, wife and fam ily who have been visiting at the- home of Mr. DeJung's parents at Clay Center, for the past few days returned home last evening. Miss Lulu Stapleford, of Wahoo, who has been visiting in the city for the past few days, the guest of her friend, Miss Ida Dalton, depart ed for her home yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Will, from southwest of Mynard and Miss Dora. Will of this city, were members of a party who went to Omaha this mor ning, to visit with friends, and wiii also look after some business while there. Jacob Fornoff and brother Philip Fornoff of Cedar Creek, motored to this city today to attend to some business matters. While here Mr. Jacob Fornoff called at this office and had his subscription extended for another year. Mrs. Lydia K. Andrews of Table Rock, who has been in the city for the past few days assisting the ar ranging for the District Convention of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, departed for her home this afternoon. Saturday the Supreme court hand ed down a decision in the case of T. E. Parmele, vs. Mrs. C. G. Palmer, formerly Miss Emma Kaufman, re versing the case and .remanding it for a new trial. This is a case in which there has been a controversy, as to the ownership of certain stocks and bonds of the Norfolk Telephone Company, formerly owned ' by Will Volk, claimed by both T. E. Parmele and Miss Kaufman. E. W. Blakesley, of Nebraska City, was in the city this morning look ing after some business at-the sales rooms of John F. Gorder, who handles the Dodge car. Mta Blakes ley also handles the Dodge car, and is the distributor for this district. After completing his business with Mr. Gorder, he departed for Omaha, where he has some business to look after with the Dodge people there. j ALVO. i Having1 disposed of my interest in the General Merchandise, I now jrive my entire time to the automobile business, and am in a position to serve you much better than ever. I have a good stock of Studebaker qnd Maxwell ars on hand andean make you immediate delivery. "Morecar for the Dol lar," is the one motto the Studebaker Corporation have kept in mind since their establishment in 18,32. Compare Studebaker in power, quiet ness, seating1 arrangement, upholstering, overside tires, design and ac cessibility and you will be convinced our nearest competitors are priced 2u0 to $300 higher. Studebaker 18 Scries 0 cylinder, 0 h. p. - - $1385 " " 13 " 4 40 h. p. - - - 1050 Maxwell 23-17, 30 h. p. - - - - . ' ; 745 F. O. B.Detroit. Call or drop me a card for demonstration. Goodrich and Lee Punc ture I'roof Tires and Tubes at 10 under the market. French Auto Oils and Auto Accessories. Ford Specialties. Empire Mechanical Miikeij carried in stock. J LFF, Cedar Creek, Nebraska From Monday's Daily. J. W. Wall of Lariatte was a business visitor in the city this after noon. Charles Gerlich, of near Manley, was in the city this morning look ing after some business in the coun ty seat. . John Parmele, who Is attending Creighton college, was at home over Sunday, returning to his studies la3t evening. Mrs. William Fritchman and son. Robert, departed this afternoon for LaPlatte, where they will visit for a short time with Mrs. Fritchman. Attorney Wm. DeliesDenitr of Elrawood was in the city this morn ing looking after some business at the court house, having come over in a car. Fred Kruger of Madrid, came last evening and is visiting with friends here, and this afternoon was a pass enger to Omaha, where he is look ing after some business for the day Mrs. Mary J. Foxworthy of the Masonic Home in this city was a passenger to Council Bluffs, Iowa, this afternoon where she will visit for some time at the home of her friend Mrs. H. H. Haines. '. Charles Hitt and Thomas Isner, departed this morning for Fred Kaff- enberger's where they are putting up a crib for the abundant corn harvest, which is just around the corner. Mrs. J. R. Vallery and daughter. Miss Louise, from southwest of My nard, were passengers to Omaha this morning, where they visited for the day and did ome shopping as well. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith of Murray were visitors in the city yesterday at the home of Mr. C. A. Rawls, coming up in their car for the day and returning home last evening. ? Charles Jelinek departed this af ternoon for Hartington, where he goes in the interests of the Bankers Realty Company, who recently built a Hotel at that place, but which proved too small, and cannot care, for the business which has come to it. It is the desire to have two more stories built to it, and Mr. Jelinek has gone to that,, place to arrange for the sale of additional stock for that purpose. Obey the Law. Order your Osgood Lens. Plattsmouth Garage. All sizes. For Sale 10 head of Duroc bears, at $30 New ties every week amm -rmM la n Suits s iviees at $15, $1 7, $25 and $30 That's the only way to describe them they are simply , marvelous when con sidered in the light of present scarcity of wool. You'll feel like taking your hat off to them. Just think of an all-wool blue serge suit for $15.00 in these days. At $17.00 the famous Styleplus all-wool line and at $25.00 and $30.00 suits that would be extraordinary even on a normal market. Our buying advantages and our low selling expense ex plain how we can do this. However these unusual values are lim ited to stock on hand. -We cannot duplicate them. We urge you to buy NOW for your own advantage. Buy two suits at these prices they will pay you big dividends. Overcoats cn same basis, but don't delay your selection. You are welcome to look or buy. We are boosters for the Winter Lyceum Course. First number Oct. 19th. C. E. Wescott's Sons "EVERYBODY'S STORE" Ladies' Coats more new Bergundy and Taupe shades just received new models! Geo. Foreman and son. John, left Sunday morning for Stewart, Xcb., to visit the former's son Joe Foreman. Lauren Mickle was in Omaha on business Tuosday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foreman and little daughter. Pearl cf Valparaiso, motored down Sattirday evening, visiting Mrs. Foreman's mother, Mrs. Belle Bennett, and other relatives until Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Oris Foreman of Valparaiso and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Keefer of Utica. motored down Sat urday visiting the former's parent. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foreman sr., un til Sunday morning. Reginald Roper and sister. Mar guerite of University Place spent Sundav with Charles Foreman and "ister Anrel. Noel Foreman -of Lincoln, visited home folks Sunday. Mr. and Mm. M. L. Keefer, cf Utica, Mr. and Mrs. Oris Foreman of Valparaiso and Mrs. Manners and daughter, Mir.s Dorothy of University Place were guests Sunday, of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Keefer. Mrs. Sam Cashner and Mrs. S-m Hardnock were in Lincoln Monday. Carl D. Ganz has enlisted in the signal corps of tie aviation section and is now at Ft: Logan, Colo. Mr. Ganz has made many friends dur ing his short stay in Alvo, who hope the best for him. Mr. and Mm. Dale Boyles, Miss Flo Boyles and Carl D. Ganz motor ed to' Lincoln Tuesday p. m. and Miss Pearl Keefer and Roy Cole, of Plattsmouth went up in the eve ning to bid good-bye to Mr. Ganz, who left that evening tor Ft. Logan, where he enters aviation training. A letter to J. A. Shaffer from Harry Toland, who enlisted in the U. S. Army and is now with the 134th U. S. Infantry Machine -Gun Co., at Camp Cody, Deming. New Mexico, states that he has had his tonsils removed and is getting along as well as could be expected. They have een fixing Co. streets, etc, and expected to take a trip to the moun tains soon. Harry wonders if corn husking has begun up here and says soap weed is about the extent of vegetation near them. He is real anxious to get to France and hopes it will be soon. He wlil be glad to hear from his friends at the above address. B. Skiles departed this life May 14, 1897. She gave her heart to God whe;i thirteen years of age and was a life time memh.?r of the Chrltisan church a devoted mother, a faithful wife, and a . devout Christian. She with her husband and children came to Alvo about 3 5 years ago, where she has since lived with the exception of two years spent in Washington a few years ago, until the passed away, Oct. 11, 1317. at her home in Alvo at the age of 7D years. She ;u Tiered a stroke of paralysis about G:00 o'clock Thursday evening and only lived two and one-half hours. The funeral service;? were held from the M. K. church Sunday, Oct. 14. 1917. at three o'c.ock, conduced by Rev. Harmon of Lincoln, assisted by Rev. Connell. Interment was -made in t lie Alvo cemetery. Among those present were: J. D. Skiles. Overton. C. M. Skiles antl family, David City; .Mm. Jenuie Morrison. Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Miller, Glenwood, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Grov er Mickewiaite. Gleiwcod, Iowa, Mr. Ralph Micklewaite, Glenwood, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Skiles, Murdock, Nebr.. Mr. and Mrs. H. Peck. Uni versity Place, Xebr., Mm. John Frsey, Mr. and Mrs. Woodford. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wiles. Mr. and Mm. Sam Cashner. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dreamer, all of University Place. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. A. Williams. Lincoln. Xebr.. Mrs. S. O Cole. Platts mouth, Mr. Roy Cole. Plattsmouth. The bereaved relatives .have the sympathy of a host of friends. Rosenow of Omaha, visited Sunday with Chas. Rosenow and family. Morgan Curyea .vent to Lincoln Monday. P. H. Weidman v.-a? in Omaha on business Monday. II. Suders of CluUmia, was iu town Sunday. Arthur Skinner and family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Clark. W. O. RITCHEV, J. W. SUTTOX R0Y.T0WNSEND. We buy and sell Duel, Cheyenne, and Keith county lands, at reason able prices with terms. If you have a farm to sell give us the list. RITCIIEY LAND COMPANY, Alvo, Neb; Mrs. Levi Park who has been visit ing relatives returned to her home t Sterling, Colo. "That Chase county trip was sure a dandy." That's what they all say. The time is rpie now for yo uto go, and there will be room for you on next Sunday evening, if you see. Rosey right now and make arrange ment for one of the best seats all the way through. You may lost out. on a good bargain farm if you fail to go this time. Croup. If your children are subject to croup get a bottle cf Chamberlain':? Cough Remedy, and when the attack comes on be careful to follow the plain printed directions. You will be surprised at the quick relief which it affords. Mrs. Chas. Rosenow and son El mer and daughter, Mxs. Ray Clark were in Lincoln Saturday. Mike Lee of Palmyra, shipped a car of cattle from rhi:; place Mon dya to South Omaha. J?s. Groves who luu been visit ing his daughter, Mm. .loo Bird re turned to Lincoln Mor.diy. The Harrison Travaloguc, "Our Spanish American Neighbors," was well attended Tuesday night. Grandpa and Grandma Rosenow of Elmwood and their soil, Dan THE UNI VERS A L. CAR It is most important when your Ford Card requires mechanical attention that you place it in charge of the authorized Ford dealer, because then you are sure of having repairs and replacements made with genu ine Ford-made materials by men vho know all about Ford airs. So bring your Ford to us where satisfac tion is guaranteed. Prompt, efficient service atall times and Ford cars if you wish to buy: Runabout $345; Touring Car $360; Coupelet $505; Town Car $5.95; Sedan $645; One-Ton Truck Chassis $6.00 all f. o. b. Detroit. T. H. Pollock Auto Co., FORD Authorized Sales and Service, 6ihSt., Plattsmouth, Neb Office Telephone No. 1. Shop Telephone No. 58. 81 mm mmmw OBITUARY. Margaret A. Skiles, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morriosn, was born near Fort Madison, Iowa, Dec. 21, 1838. and grew to young womanhood on the ojd family home stead. She was one of twelve child ren. She was married to Alexander F. Skiles, Dec. 16, 1858, at Ft. Madison,. Iowa, to whom she was a devoted wife until his death about two years ago. To this union were born seven children, six of whom are now liv ing, as follows: Joseph D. Skiles of Overton, Nebr. Charles M. Skiles of David City; Nebr. Hannah M. Keefer, Anna M. Boyles and Clara M. Prouty of Alvo, Nebr. George A. Skileq - of Colville, Washington. ' All of whom attended the funer al except George A. Skiles of Wash Bob" and "Betty," Find Out Where the Good Clothes Come From! 7 ' gjm& Bob, says Betty, "here in our own newspaper is the same advertise ment we saw in the Saturday Even ing Post. Let's go down , to the CJothcraft store to-day." The largest selling suit in America Blue Serge Special No. 5130 $18.50. - If you want a really exceptional suit or overcoat way under $25.00 and all wool buy Clothcraf t. For Men end Young Men : i MOO ' We are boosters for the Win ter Lyceum Course. The first number October l'Jth. and $35 fah owhatn Stock Fnm. ington. Her youngest son, Jame