TnTTRSBAY, ITBUT. AP.Y 19, 10?0.
rLATTSMOUTE SEXI-WESEX?. JOUE5AL
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THE WORLD IS
THEIR FIELD.
THE SHELDON MANUFACTURING
COMPANY SHIPS PRODUCTS
TO EXTIRE WORLD.
VIAND
For Cement Mixers Made in Lively
Cass County Town by a
Live Company.
From f:t.jr;ry; T.nilv.
A few day.
ff this
ir.fc a represents t ivc
iiel the
iilai
of
NVhawka v. !i ( li has one (if tin larg-
est rnanufaeturing phirts in the
county and there foiled the little city
all atir nor wit h-iar,ding the fact of
exceedingly had road-; and a scare
iae ii'i. i ,- l-UMIless liow l
cro-f-ling the- Sheldon Manufacturing
company, and also there are many
other ln IKJ inp-s which arc to le con
structed this season. At the Sheldon
Manufacturing cm: par. y. was met
the superintendent. I. M. P.eoker.
who explained the workings of tiiOj
Institution and nl-o an assistant. E.
A. Anderson, v. ho showed u over the
plant. explaining the process of the
manufacture of the cement mixers
which are shipped to all parts of the
world. Some three carload., boxed,
ready for shipment t :i firm in P.!r
mingham. llnt'iand. were awaiting
transportation, hut on ;:c count of the
embargo at the en.-tern coast, it can
not at this time he shipped.
Other shipments were ready to go
to other parts of the world, some to
Manchuria, to the Island of Ounm.
Cuba. Jamaica and IV no Rico as well
ns to many portions of Europe and
South America. T:-.t his institution
lias made sin h progress during the
last f.-w y-ars and. still many people
in this .c nir.try do not know of its
existence seems as strange as a fairy
tale. Ti:is institution was establish
ed, in 10 1." in which year they did. a
business of J 1 .", . . r, o . UuU: wins the
next year with an increase which
placed their year's business at 2 f . -900.
This looked pretty gcod hut i:i
the year 1917 the output amounted
to $01. ."Ort while the year 1010 was
able to show another inrre.i.e. thi
all during the war. and that year
amounting to fTt.'oi.
It remained v.u: il la r year, l T I.
the year follow ins t,
ftr-atesT IIIC'C.m- l: t Heir busiV.es.-s. !
tliis jear run n ins if to ?212.of;0.
Paring lr.-t year an . ddirional build- j
ins was constructed which ''tialiles ;
them to handle the bt:?ine?v some '
better, but even now they have not ;
more than half enoush room for '
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what buine:s is coniins to thni. ,
They thins that their output will
amctint to sroo.fioo duri?ig this
year, W'Uh the lal ,.,r saviiis rr.i.!:i;i-
-ry whi'ti they Lave they are ft file t
make m;u!i brtf-r prog rare than at :
the beginning of t In ir career. .Tu.-f I
as th: time there are in the median- !
ical fere some ;;o employe?, which j
which with the management
snn. With room to employ the peo
ple required for the present volume
of business they could easily employ
twice the number and at good wages
as well. The latest machinery is em
ployed in the manufacture of the
cement mixers, the blacksmith, carp
enter and machine shops being equip
ped with latest mal e of machinery
while the painting is done by dip
pins, thus makins the most rapid
work in this division. Mr. Becker
says that the cne problem outside of
the plant itself which is contributory
to retarding the progress of the
plant as well a the city is the lack
of places to live.
The superintendent asserted that
if there were ."0 good hou-es for rent
In X.-hawka they could all be filled
with employes- of the institution
within 0') days. Some effort:', are to
be pat forth during the coming
r print- for the construction Cf the
homer r.f '-e-ynjy to house the people
who are required at this institution.
and with other building which is to
be done in Nehawka should make
this town hum with the many activities.
CASS COUNTY MAN
ACCEPTS THE CALL
HON. ERNEST M. POLLARD OF NE
HAWKA ACCEPTS FILING
MADE FOR HIM.
iFILES FOR STATE
SENATOR THIS WEEK
Andrew F. Sturm. Occupant of Office,
to Seek Re-Election: Candidate
at Republican Primaries.
From Saturday's Pa II v.
Senator Andrew V. Sturm, present
state senator from the second dis
trict composed of Ca.-s and Otoe coun
ties, has thrown hi.s hat into the
political ring and will seek re-nom-ir.ction
at the forthcoming primary
which is to be held on April th. Mr.
Sturm is a republican and will seek
nomination at the hands of that
party at the forthcoming primary.
This is the first filing made for
office in this county nn(T the filing
f e was paid over to Trueasurer Mike
Tritsih this week and the name of
Mr. Sturm entered with the secretary
of state at Lincoln. Mr. Sturm has
represented the present district since
the election of 191S.
GRADER MEN WANTED
Four grader jnen for work in Cass
county are desired at once. Resi
dents of county preferred:
lb ad grader man acting us fore
man. Sftc an hour, with a minimum
cf SI 00 a month to protect against
war. for the I had weather.
T.ear grader man. 70c per hour,
with same minimum.
Sleeping accommodations and a
cook furnished by state but men must
board themselves.
Apply to ('. F. Vallery. county
highway commissioner. PJattsmouth.
Xeb. tf-diw
FOR SALE
Cottonwood
wood 54 and Si
and maple block
per load delivered.
Elbert Wiles. Telephone .",521. tf-dw
and
-Jest as the Clcuds Roll By" with
your old friend '"Doug." Fairbanks.
clerical force numbers some SO per- j Moreland. Sunday!
Duster ho ff Interiors
bear the distinctive mark of
STYLE and QUALITY!
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ORIGINAL!
EXCLUSIVE!
They arc always recognized by thc?e
who appreciate the REST!
VvTe strongly urge that you book
your orders fcr SPRING WORK with
us r.cw. so that you may be sure to
Luve ycur work done well and with
out any delay.
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Call, write or phone today.
Max Ousterhoff,
Exclusive INTERIOR DECORATING and Practical
Painting for 23 years.
Murdock, Nebraska
We carry th newest and finest Wall Paper in stock!
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Action of Pollard Followed by State
men from A. L. Sutton That He
Will Not Run in. Primaries.
From Saturday's Pall.
At Lincoln yesterday where he
was in atendance at the constitution
al convention. Hon. Ernest M. l'ol
lard of Nehawka authorized the
statement that he would bo a candi
date for the republican nomination
for f.'cvernor of Nebraska at the pri
maries in April and accepting the fil
ing made for him by his friends a
few days a.o.
In an official statement Mr. Tol
lard declared that if elected he would
enforce the laws of the state to the
fullest extent. He stated that his
candidacy would remain in the hands
of the people responsible for the fil
inc; of the necessary papers.
Because of his commission in the
constitutional convention Mr. Pollard
stated that he would be unable to
take up the active canvass for the
nomination at the present time and
that it would have to wait until the
close- of the constitutional convey
tion in which he was a representative
of Cass county and he did not feel
that he should neglect the position
to which he had been selected by the
voters last November.
Mr. Pollard is the direct repre
sentative of the farming interests of
the state as he is a member of "he
board of directors of the Farmers'
State exchange and a national di
rector of the Farmers' Educational
and Co-Operative Hoard of America.
The decision of the Cass county
man will be pleasing news to his
friends over Cass county and they
will enter earnestly into the work of
assisting him in his progress to the
governorship of the state for which
position he is so eminently well qualified.
DEATH OF MRS.
JOSEAH TIMBLIfJ
Thz Passing of a Grand Old Lady,
Pioneer and Homesteader of
Cass County.
From Saturday's lailv.
Mrs. Josiah Timblin. one of Cass
county's pioneer homesteaders died
Tuesday morning at about 7:.,0 at
her farm home two and one-half
miles sout beast of town of diseases of
old age being past 74 years. She
had been failing for the last two
years but on account of her industr
ial habits had been up and around
and her sudden death was a ?hock
to the family and her many friends.
Mrs. Timblin and her husband,
who preceded her to the great be
yond some 11 years ago. came to
Cass county from Pennsylvania in
1SU and settled on a homestead
about five miles northeast of Weep
ing Water where they toiled amid
the hardships of pioneer and home
stead days in Cass county. They rear
ed a large family and had many
grand and great grandchildren.
Oh. Boy! "Doug.
Moreland Sunday.
Fairbanks ! At
TO LOCATE IN WEST
J. P. Shrader and wife of Pitts
field. Mass., arrived in the city this
morning and will enjoy a visit in
this county with their relatives and
friends. Mr. and Mrs. Shrader are
coming west to make their future
home. "Dee" feels that the great
golden west is the only real place to
live and after their residence in the
New England states they are willing
to come back to the familiar scenes
to make their home.
NOTICE TO EAGLES
There will be given at the Eagles'
hall t y the membership of the lodge
uiid for the Eagles and their famil
ies a most pleasant dance on Wednes
day evening which will be a heme
affair for the members and fami!;ts.
There will be cards and a delight
ful lunch as well. All members of
tb lodge and families are urged to
be in attendance as an excellent
time is assured. ltw-ltd
ALMOST LOSES AN EYE
Aurora. Feb. IS. Marvin Ilock
enbary came within a thousandth
part of an inch of losing his eye yes
terday. Nockenbary is a butcher and
while working in the- slaughter
house another butcher drove a knire
through a carcass and across the
eye of ilockenbary. The outer rnv
ering of the eye ball was cut but the
doctors think the sight will not be
lost.
TO DPFOSE GOV. HCIELWE D EATH OF MRS. II. T.
HARRIS !fl KANSAS;-
Deceased Lady Daughter of Pioneer
Methodist Minister Who Had
Plattsmouth Chau e.
From Monday's Iially.
Again it i.-. i.i-o'-the
death of one of
spected citizens in
Mrs. 11. T Harris.
ury
on;
th.
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chronicle
highest re
passing of
en occurred
is city Tues-
at the family home in th
day morning, January 27.
Annie Mary Murfin was horn Jan
uary 10. 1SC2. in South IP-ngen near
Jersey City, N. J., depa;d this life
January 27, 1!0. age ."s years and
7 days.
Came to Nebraska in IS ',!. located
at Plattsmouth. Neb., where her fa
ther was a Methodist minister for
years. She gave her heart to Cod in
early childhood at age of nine years
an-1 joined the Methodist church. Her
parents moved to Fact 'u vvil!e. Neb..
and in 1SS0 she was joined in mar
riase to H. T. Harris at Factoryville,
Neb. Six children were born to this
union, viz: Lucy A. Frederick of Wy
more. Neb.; Arthur Thomas Harris
of Manville, Wyo,; Edw in James Har
ris and John Lyman Harris, both of
Marysville, Kas. ; Ray Murfin liar
vis, of Haxtun, Colo., and Harry R.
Harris of Hanover. Kas.
A husband, six children and si::
grandehih'rrn and two sisters. Mrs.
L. S. I.eason of Lincoln. Neb., and
Mrs. E. L. Loock of Diller. Neb., sur
vive and mourn her.
The community io?cs a bright cx-
mple of true Christ ianiiy. who by
ilk in life, exemplified,
isiia n spirit, made so
manifest that others w;-ie induced to
follow her examnle.
Words cannot p-e s what hr-r ;
I bus'oand and f.itr.iiy K..s- f..r in th'irj
!'.:: '.:!. -s. their troubles and sor-j
rows, nor in tlii j-y- ran they now j
confide in one who was always will-f
i:ig to li-tea an 1 synspst bie or en-1
courage as tin- case required, for her ,
life v.m sr tit try 'tig to benefit oth-
ers. !
The fur. en. 1 s'-rvics were held at j
the home conducted by the Royal ;
Neighbors. h. Rev. S. 1). Hower. of- 1
ficiating. The pall bearers were
chosen from the M. W. A.. Messrs. !
W. E. Kornbauni. II. Tt. Fulton. "
j Charles Mueller. A. R. Menrers,
Frank Fi!essenegi.-.or and H. E. Row-
: land.
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j The body was tak?n to Nehawka,
; Neb., for interment on the Purling
! ton at 11:1." Thursday morning and
i was accompanied by the immediate
relatives. Hanover (Kas.) IVmocrat
' of January ..0.
SIXTH
ANNUAL
tew bzakzstati
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February 16th to 21st
NAT ION WIDE
Eir Annual Distribution of Merchandise
Free to Users of Standard Hog Regulator
lL'RING thi week only the Standard Chemical Mfg. Company
.bom we repreent exclusively in thi vicinity, authorizes ua to
asiUt Li the distribution of $25,000 WORTH OF MtKtHAMOISE,
to.be given FREE to users of Standard Hog Regulator, the best
known, most widely used, and most satisfactory Hog Conditioner
on the market. It contains no filler, but is 100 per cent pure. Sold
cu!y through reliable dealers, never peddled by unscrupulous
tiun;rrs.
See us at once and get your coupon which entitles you to your
free goods, which are c'ven with Hog Regulator this week only.
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Weyrich & Hadraba
I "Just as the Clouds Roll By" with
; your old friend "Doug." Fairbanks.
Moieland. Sunday !
Wanted Man with family desires
permanent employment with good
farmer or stockman. Must be fur
nished with house and garden.
Waiter J. Rigdon, Festus. Mo. Ctw
WANTED
One nipht nurse, one asistant day
nurse, dining room girl and other
help. Masonic Home. Phone "1.
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Oh. Boy! -Eoug." Fairbanks! At
Moreland Sunday.
"Just as the Clouds Roll By" with
your old friend "Doug." Fairbanks.
Moreland, Sunday!
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Like a Breath of Spring,
Crisp New Ginghams
ARRIVE 1 VERY INTERESTING VARIETY!
Theyr'e here a plenty and in such a wealth of delightful
patterns as we are sure you never expected.
They are refreshingly Springlike in their beautifully blend
ed plaid, checked and striped designs ideal for children's school
frocks or your own street and house dresses. Prices per yard
40c, 60c, 75c, $1-00
Come in and see them while the assortment is complete.
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omper Cloth!
A Romper Cloth for the sturdy young
Eler is also here that will please you because of
its serviceability, and it comes in such pretty pat
terns that the busy mother can make them up
plam and yet be thoroughly satisfied with the re
sult. It is a cloth that will stand a sreat many
tubbings. Per yard, 50c.
Of course our large gingham stock com
prises also ever' plain color that harmonizes beau
tifully with the plaids as a trimming or if you
prefer cur embroidery stock will yield a surpris-i-iA
number of beautiful edgings for collars and
cuffs and other trimmings.
SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY
A GREAT MANY WOMEN HAVE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF THE OP
PORTUNITY TO SAVE MONEY ON THEIR APRON PURCHASES. OUR
ASSORTMENTS ARE STILL SUFFICIENTLY COMPLETE TO ASSURE YOU
OF OBTAINING YOUR SIZE.
ntiWPMnu; APRON
M"33 APRONS DRESSES
" " T M ft nr tfi r-r AT CO rtfl
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At 11:-. V
of "Scout" Percale in Made of grey and dark
dark colors
blue 'Scout' Percale
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OTHER EXCEPTIONAL APRON VALUES
in very attractive styles Neatly trimmed Prices
$2.25, $2.75, $3.00, $3.50
APRON DRESSES
Slightly shopworn Values up to $2.50 Reduced
to 63c, 98c, $1.39, $1.65
KIMONAS JUST ARRIVED
"Such pretty crepes and what lovely styles" we
hear you say! All sizes and prices are from
$3.50 to $7.00
The Day's Funny Stcry
A butcher's boy while on his
way to deliver an order en
countered a fierce dog which
kept him pinned in a corner
by its attack. Presently the
woman of the house came to
the lad's rescue and drove her
dog away.
"Has he bitten you?" she in
quired. "No." said the boy. "I kept
him off by throwing him your
chops, an' ye came Just in time
to save your roast."
Mo
CALL PHONES 53 and 54
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA
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