THURSDAY. APRIL 10. 1919.
PLATTSM OUTII SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL.
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Murray Department
Prepared in the Interest of the People of Murray and Surrounding: Vicinity Especially for the Journal Readers
If try of the Taders of the
Journal Icdot of any social
event or item of interest in
this vicinity, and will mail
me to this office, it will ap
pear under this be ad inc. We
want ail news Items EinTOa
ALL REGISTERED
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and yours is at the Murray State Bank
CALL AND GET THEM
at your earliest convenience
Murray
State
Bank,
MURRAY, NEBRASKA
Clipper at the Library Saturday
c veiling.
H. fuls and sister. Miss Laura,
wore in Plattsmouth Monday after
noon. Mrs. P.auuuister is Sfwiiis a: the
homes of Medames Dull and Gil
more this week.
Mrs. Louie Pul. and t.-hiUren
were Plattmuot h and Omaha visit
ers last Saturday.
If you want an extra good supper
Saturday evening, be at the Liorary
at tlie usual hour.
V. G. r.edeoktr was looking after
some matters of business in Platts
mouth Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Margie talker and Miss
Ogla Minford returned home from
thtir Texas trip 1-1 Saturd.iv. Miss
Walker invested in tome Texas
lac ds.
Karl Darker, who recently return
ed home from the war, vent to
Ashland this week tor a visit with
his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Win. Seybot have
purcah.sed a new Kurd runabout
from the Pollock asrency in Platts-in'-uth.
Mrs. Seybolt has mastered
th art of driving; it already.
Mr. Smith as chairman. Mrs.
Jenkins. Mrs. Lloyd and r.anghter.
Mrs. Frank Marler. Mrs. Frank
Vallery. Francis and Margaret
Mimrn and Mrs. Wm. fills as help
ers served t!:e feast at the library
lat Saturday v.-ninc. There wa
th u-ual attendance with ail tiie
tend tilings to eat.
. B. YGURIG
AUCTIONEER
Always Ready for Sale
D3tcs far or near.
RATES REASONABLE
SATISFACTION OS NO PAY!
REVERSE ALL CAJjLS
Telephone 1511 Murray Exa'iange
Arthur Hansen was a Plattsmouth
visitor last Saturday.
Misses Pauline aud Fay Oldham
and Frank Condon were Plattsmouth
visitors Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Seybolt. Mr. and
Mrs. T. J. Rrendel. Miss Brunson
and Mrs. B. F. Brendel were Platts
mcuth visitors last Saturday even
in?. Mrs. Ramsey, whose home is in
Kl Reno. Okla.. was here for a few
days the past week, a gues-t of Mrs.
Kennedy and Mrs. Ramsey were
school mates.
Mrs. T. S. Harrows Is in Omaha
receiving treatment at one of the
hospitals. The many friends will be
pleased to see her return home fully
restored to her former health in the
very near future.
Carl Stone of Nehawka. was in
Murray Tuesday looking over the
Durc herd at the Oldham Sunk
Farm. Mr. Stone took one of the
herd home with him. Mr. Stone
operates a Jersey Dairy Farm at
Nehawka. and was dsirous of se
curing a few pure bred Durocs, al
so. Word has been received here from
Mrs. Mira Root, who used to live
here and was a teacher in the
schools, and who moved to Wyom-
1 ing after the death of her husband.
Mrs. Root had entered the profes
sion of nurse and had received her
commission for overseas when the
armistice was signed. Airs. Root
had many friends here who will be
glad to learn that she Is now locat
ed at Cheyenne. Wyoming, and do
ing well.
Remember the bazaar at the
Presbyterian church, on Saturday.
April 19th. A great many non
residents have already contributed
to the fancy work booth, and from
present indications there will be
quite a nice collection for this
Easter market. The fancy work
booth will be open at two o'clock.
So come early and get your choice.
Regular supper will be served from
5:30 to 7:30. Ice cream and cake
will be served during the afternoon.
Margaret and Francis Moore were
I guests-of Miss Etta Nickels Sunday.
J Gus Splitt and familv were visi
j tors in Plattsmouth Saturday after
noon.
Miss Etta Nickels was a business
visitor in Plattsmouth Saturday af
ternoon. 11. C. Creamer wis shipping a car
of cattle to the South Omaha mar
ket Monday.
Oscar McDonald and family. of
Murdock. were visiting friends near
Murray Sunday.
-Wm. Puis sr., and family were
Sunday visitors at the home of
August Engklemeier ou Sunday of
last week.
Wm. Gilmore and little son Olaf
are among those who are confined to
their home with a slight attack of
influenza.
Arthur Hansen and family and
YY. ll. -Moore and wife drove to Ce
dar Creek Sunday to spend the day
with Mrs. Walter Hessenfiow.
A much needed improvement has
been the laying of a cement walk in
front of the Charles P.oedecker resi
dence, which not only adds to the
value of this property, but will prove
a convenience to those who travel
by it.
I'ncle Sam Latta is much for be
ins: on the up-to-date list and is giv
ing his residence a new coat of paint
as well as doing some remodeling
and placing a new hot water system
of heating in his home. We con
gratulate I'ncle Sam upon his energy
and pride.
Morton Partlett. the tonsorial ar
tist, is confined to his home with an
attack of the mumps, and many a
rough bearded face is to he seen on
the citizens who miss this gentle
man's congenial service, but his cus
tomers are not more anxious for a
shave than Mort is to again be on
the job.
Red River Early Ohio, per bushel, $1.75
Onion Sets, per quart 10c
Package
a big variety of fresh seeds
5c, 7c and 12sC
PER PACKAGE
Liatt & Tutt,
MURRAY,
NEBRASKA
Saw the Big Tornado
Arthur Baker and .Joe Rau were
Lincoln visitors over Sunday, driv
ing there in Mr. Baker s jitney. Vp
on the return trip these gentlemen
happened to be just half a mile 1k-
hind the eve lone which struck Elm-
wood and they say it was an exieri
ence not to be forgotten, and they
were really as close to it as their
safetv would allow; in fact their
nerves wer- somewhat shaken and
they decided to abandon their ear.
which they did and lay fiat in a
ditch from whero they viewed the
havoc of the storm as it twisted
building!? as though they were toys.
James Brown and wife and Mr.
and Mrs. B. Berger were Lincoln
visitors over Sunday, at the home of
Mr. Berger's daughter. Mr. and Mrs.
Steiner.
Miss Laura Puis went to Nebras
ka City Monday where she visited
with friends for the day.
The Murray Dancing club held a
meeting Monday evening and will
from time to time give a series of
dances, employing the best musical
talent to he procured. The follow
ing gentlemen were elected to look
after the business affairs of the
club: J. A. Scot ten. Arthur L. Baker
and Joe Ken, directors ami Alfred
Gansemer, secretary-treasurer.
Mrs. T. S. Barrows who has been
in Omaha for the past week taking
treatment at a hospital, was able to
return home Wednesday.
Fred Mild went to Omaha Wed
nesday and will accompany his wife
home, she having been in a hospital
there Receiving treatment and now
returns much benefitted.
Death of Small Boy
Andrew Crunk passed away Mon
day evening at the St. Jseph hos
pital in Omaha. The. funeral was
held at the Mt. Dope church near
I"n ion by the Rev. Morseman of
Union. Andrew was the 5-year-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Crunk,
who reeeutly moved here frotn Low
cry, Mo., and had been a pa.tient at
the St. Joseph hospitat for several
weeks, undergoing three operations
during that time. The bereaved par
ents have the sympathy-of the entire
community in their hour of sorrow.
FOR SALE OR RENT.
Good house and 2 V acres of
ground, across the road west of the
old Goos farm south of town. See
George Ilild, Plattsmouth. or Frank
Vallery, Murray.
Dyspepsia is America's curse. To
restore digestion, normal weight?
good health and purify the blood.
use Burdock's Blood Bitters. Sold I
at all drug stores. Trice, $1.25. J
Sudden Death
The death of Miss Teresa Kneller,
of Buffalo, N. Y., occurred very sud
denly Sunday a. m. at the home of
'.ier aunt, Mrs. George Wagner, east
f Murray. Miss Kneller came to
Nebraska early in January of the
present year in the hope of recuper
ating iter health, she being afflicted
with tuberculosis, but owing to the
advanced stage of the dreadful dis
ease she was unable to receive the
benefit she had hoped for. Miss
Kneller was born July 9, 1S99 at
Buffalo, N. Y.. and died April 6.
1919, at the age of 19 years and al
most nine months. Mrs. William
Kneller, the mother, arrived Sunday
only a few hours after the death of
the daughter who was stricken down
in the bloom of jouth. The remains
were shipped to Buffalo Monday ev
ening, being accompanied by the
mother and a cousin Otto Welzmuel-ier.
Des Dimes' Orchestra Coming;
The Murray Dancing club will give
the first of -a series of dances they
propose to foster during the coming
months, at the Puis hall on next
Thursday . night, April 17th. when
i!;e celebrated Ian Des Dunes' col
rred orchestra of Omaha will fur
uish the music. This will be the
first appearance of Ies Dunes in
Murray for a long time and will be
v.ekcmed by the dancers of the community.
We have on hand a stock of
all kinds of cement blocks, !
v "brick, sand and cement at the ?
I right price. Telephone 35. -J
-I- . PETERS & PARKER.
ALMOST MADE A RECORD
Pnder a special provision permit
ling the writing of accident insur
ance with a double indemnity clause.
J. C .Varhrough. local agent for the
Metropolitan company, and who is
s hustler after business, went out
the same evening he received per
mission to write this class of insur
ance, and between the hours of five
ind nine wrote $20,000, which looks
j ns like pretty good work, even for
x hustler like J. C.
WILL WORK IN OMAHA.
Frank Barkus who has, been em
ployed with the Burlington, as an
operator at the station here, depart
ed this morning for Omaha, where
he will work for a short time for
the Burlington before being sent to
some other position. Frank who is
a good operator and well versed in
railroad work, has been tendered
the position of extra agent, but has
as yet not decided to accepted the
position.
OPPORTUNITY TO SEE TWO
FINE HORSES SATURDAY
People who are lovers of good
horses are invited to avail them
selves of the opportunity of seeing
two of the best horses in Cass coun
ty Saturday afternoon. If you want
to see these two fine horses you may
have the privilege by being at Union
Saturday afternoon. April 12th. They
will be at the Union Livery Barn for
inspection during the hour between
: o'clock and 3 o'clock on the after
noon of this day. These horses have
given most satisfactory service in all
cases and it is with pride their ow
ner exhibits them at this time.
Tornado Season
IS HERE!
INSUK
BEFORE TOO LATE!
Low Rales
Good Gompanie:
James K. and T. H. Pollock
Phone No. 1
THE MURRAY GARAGE ON I
A STRICTLY CASH BASIS I
AFTER APRIL THE FIRST
The L. H. Puis Garage, of Mur-
ray has gone on a strictly cash basis, j
and on and after April 1st all goods .
and repairs will he cash on delivery, j
This will include all repair work and
no cars will be delivered until paid
for, also all merchandise, oils and
accessories. There has recently been
a five per cent war tax placed on j
all lines of auto goods and in taking
this cash step we have decided to j
pay tins tax, giving our customers
the net price on all goods -where the
war tax has been added. We have
coupon books that you can buy at
a five per cent discount, a $10.00
book for $9.50. This will make you
a discount of ten per cent on all
lines of goods purchased at the Puis
Garage in the future, but absolutely
for cash and for cash only. Your
patronage is solicited and we "will
guarantee to save you money.
THE PULS GARAGE.
L. H. Puis. Proprietor.
OBITUARY.
Andrew Thompson Crunk, little
son of Lewis aud Malinda Crunk,
was born in St. Clair County, Mo.,
and died at St. Joseph Hospital.
Omaha, after an operation for ap
pendicitis .aged 5 years, 8 months
and 28 days. He leaves one broth
er, father, mother and' three grand
parents with many other relatives
to mourn their loss. The funeral
services conducted by Rev. L.
Morrison was a beautiful tribute to
the boy. The music was furnished
by members of the Methodist choir
of Union. The service was held at
Mt. Hope church and the lody laid
to rest in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
The Crunk family have just re
cently moved here from Missouri,
and will live on the Todd farm
southeast of Union and it is hoped
that the new association and friend
ships will help them much in hear
ing their great sorrow.
For they indeed have the sym
pathy of all who know them, and
a welcome to our community.
CARD OF THANKS.
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We take this method of extending
our sincere thanks to the many
kind friends who so willingly as
ister us during the illness and
death of our beloved daughter and
niece.
MR. AND MRS. WM. KNELLER.
AND family;
MRS. GEO. WAGNER.
AND FAMILY.
Strawberry Plants for Sale
Progressive Everbearing Straw
berry plants, $1.00 per 100. Postage
extra. K. L. Kniss, Murray, Nebr.
AT ONCE
In these days of gigantic struggle
health and energy are at a prem
ium. Therefore if your digestion is
not in good order and if your effi
ciency slackens, you must take
Triuer's American Elixir of Bitter
Wine at once, in order to keep your
digestive organism in a normal
working condition. Triuer's remedy
is very -palatable, its only ingred
ients being bitter herbs of eminent
medicinal value and natural red
wine. It is a remedy which must be
taken according to directions, and
then it acts quickly and surely in
all stomach troubles, constipation,
indigestion, headaches, nervousness,
general weakness, etc. At all drug
stores, $1.10. If you are one of
those who always suffer from rheu
matism or neuralgia when the fall
comes remember that Triner's Lini
ment is the very remedy that will
free you from all those pains. It is
excellent also for sprains, strains,
swellings, etc At drug stores, 35
and 65 cents. By mail 45 and 75
cents. Joseph Triner Company,
1333-1343 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago,
Illinois.
GIRLS GET BIG SALARIES.
Did you hear about Miss Simpson?
She left her home In the couptry,
took up studies in Boyles College,
graduated, and now holds a position
with the Union Pacific Railway at
$87.50 a month. Mary Beck, an
other graduate took a Washington
position at $1100 a year. There are
hundreds of cases like these. The
College finds places for all its grad
uates has never been able to cope
with the demand. The Course is
not hard to master any boy or girl
can do it. Conditions at the College
are ideal. If you have a Boyles Col
lege diploma you are sure of getting
a good position. It is the biggest
business school in the west. The
College automobile meets incoming
students at the station, takes them
to boarding places. The College as
sists students to find work after
school hours. Write to Office A,
Boyles College, Omaha, for full in
formation, w
WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF YOUR
Farm Machinery
THIS SPRING?
Do you know" that we have a complete line? We
make a specialty of the famous John Deere line and it
is complete. We want to figure with ycu on all your
farm needs this spring.
Our stock of staple and heavy Hardware is in ex
cellent condition to supply every demand. Come in and
see for yourself.
MURRAY
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NEBRASKA
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i The Meier Drug Co.
LOCATED AT MURRAY
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Complete Line of Drugs, Paints, Oils and the
Usual Up-to-Date Stock of
DRUG SUNDRIES
Tell US your Drug Troubles This will be OUR Line
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WALK0 CHICE HEIiIEDY.
I have taken the agency for the
Walko Remedy Co., for baby chicks.
Sure cure for roup, cholera and
bowel trouble. Also loue killer.
Write or phone No. 2112, to Mrs.
Otto Puis. Weeping Water, Neb. I
have the remedy on hands at all
times.
Fanning Implements For Sale.
Having jurt quit fanning. I have
a number of implements for sale,
that the price will be made ri-ht
on, if taken soon. See me for par
ticulars. Green Pigeott. 27-3t
Office Supplies? That's where vvc
shine. The Journal Printery.
AL
AT MURRAY
Giver By the Murray Dancing Club at
PULS5 MALL
Thursday Evening,
APRIL 17th
MUSIC BY
Dan Des Dunes Colored Orchestra
of Omaha
Come Out and Enjoy a Pleasant Evening
To tBue Trade!
All indications are that the present high market
on wheat will continue to advance. With this advance,
all wheat products must continue to go higher. Our
prices must be raised in a very short time unless there
is a change in conditions which we cannot at this time
foresee. We will quote you cash prices on our lead
ing brand of Puritan flour every sack guaranteed to
give satisfaction or your money refunded.
300 POUNDS OR MORE
AT
Per Sack of 48 lbs '. .$2.90
Per Sack of 24 lbs 1.50
The above price good until our present stock is exhaust
ed, as we couldn't quote these prices on today's market.
Highest Price Paid for Your Cream
Phone and Get Our Quotations
The Service Store,
ALFRED GANSEMER, Murray, Neb.