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THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1920. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL TAGE SEVEfl Murray Department Prepared in the Interest of the People of Murray and Surrounding Vicinity Especially for the Journal Readers If my of the readers of the Journal knor of any social rent or item of interest in this vicinity, and will uiall ime to this office. It will ap pear under this heading. We want all ewaitema Editor J V Make Safe Investments The protection of princi ple should be the first consider ation of every investor. But it's not always an easy matter for the ordinary investor to determine the safety of the issues offered him. 1 The character of an invest ment, however, is usually reflected in the concern which offers it. Invest ments offered through this institution war rant your confidence. Safety Honesty CourtesyService Four per ceut interest on time deposits. Our deposits are protected by the State Guaranty Law. MURRAY STATE BANK All business transactions held in strict confidence Your Personal Bank. For Sale Che ice timothy hay. II. G. Todd, rhonc 1211 Murray. Imsw Fur Sale Hred hjvs, the best of the herd. Oldham Stock Farm. Mrs. Chauncey Schepp of near Xe hawka was a visitor in Murray last Tuesday making Home purchases and visiting with frieuds. Mr. I'uls and wife and Joseph Mar asek and wife, were attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Hans Tarns at IMattsmouth last Sunday after noon, having driven up in Mr. Puis car. Mr. and Mrs. A. Gansemer, A. L. Haker and Hen NoeM. were visitors in riattsninuth last Monday evening, where they were at '.ending the De Ford jazz dance which was the fea ture of the evening. Miss Anna Wagner, who is an at tendant at the institution for the feeble minded at Glenwood Iowa, and where she is making an excellent nurse, was a visitor for the week end at her home east of Murray. Contractor J. A. Scotten add A. A. Young, were passengers in Mr. Scot ton's car for IMattsmouth last Tues day evening, where they attended the wrestling match between Jess Queen of Omaha, and Frank Schmarder of Louisville. Harry Lohnes. son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lohnes, was sick for a few days during the first part of the week at their home northwest of Murray, but is reported as feeling some bet ter now, and it is hoped that he will soon be wtll again. Mrs. Lena Lyman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Young, whose home is at Sturgis. South Dakota, and who kept pretty busy though, with the - T. J. Brendel- was 'looking mfter some insurance business at Nehawka last Tuesday, driving down in his car. Col. V. It. Young of Plattsmouth, was a visitor in Murray last Tues day, bringing his parents from the farm, and looking after some busi ness as well. Harry Puis is making good gains every day now, and with the rapid advance will be stout again in a few months. He had a hard tussle with pneumonia, but won out and is feel ing pretty good over the result. Dr. 13. F. Brendel and O. T. Leyda, members of the board of the Chris tian church of Murray, were in Plattsmouth one day this week con sulting with the board of that church in Plattsmouth relative to securing a minister for both the churches. Walter Tower, the mechanic for the Puis garage has been kept from his work during a portion of the past week, on account of a troublesome boil, which pre-empted a portion of one of his arus. He is now nearly back to normal, and rapidly improv ing. Col. W. II. Young secured the ser vices of Mr. Wilber and family who have been living west of Mynard, for Eale V. Cole, who lives in Brule in the western portion of the state, they departing for there Monday evening last. Mr. Wilber is getting one hun dred dollars per month, with house to live in and two cows to milk. Morton Bartlet who has been sick for so long, is now working most of the time, but has to go very -slow- under the doctors instructions. He is lias '.een in a hospital at that pbice, where she underwent an operation as the result of a cae of the influenza, is reported as bring much improved, as she has left the hospital and re turned to her home. custom of the shop, and the laundry and suits for cleaning and pressing which he sends off. and receives for the customers. He is gaining in strength all the time and it is hoped he will soon be himself again. You've heard the name before and know jast what it stands for the BEST overall made. Exclusive agency at this store. Blue Denirn Jumpers Blue Denim Dib Overalls S3.50 $3.50 liatt . Tutt, MURRAY, NEBRASKA Harry Todd was a visitor in Platts mouth last Tuesday afternoon, where he was called to look after some busi ness matters. Mrs. H.G. Todd who has been vis iting for a short time at Lincoln re turned home last Monday morning, and was met by her son Glen, with the auto. Walter Tower and Morton Bartlett were visitors in Plattsmouth Tues day evening, going to attend the wrestling match, which occurred at that place. They drove up in Mr. Tower's car. Harold Hull, who is taking the enumeration for Plattsmouth precinct was a visitor in Murray last Tuesday getting some one who has moved away from the precinct, after the beginning of the taking of the cen sus.. Mrs. B. A. Root, who has been sick at her home in Murray for several weeks is now showing some very good progress, and it is hoped she is now well over the troublesome in fluenza, which has kept her so closely in bed during so long a time. Douglas, the twelveryear-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tilson, is sick at his home with stomach trouble. which has been bothering him for some time. He has been kept at home for the past week, but it is hoped that he will soon be able to be out aagin. Fred Warner has finished picking his corn, and notwithstanding the fact that it had stood in the field all winter, much of it went as high as forty-five bushels to the acre. Many have to take off their hats to this yield, as last year was far from being a good year for corn. Alex Rhoden of Council Blurts was a. - W 1 t, fT. A.'Jnl a visitor in Murray jasi 1 uwua: spending the day with his parents and friends, as well as looking after . . . T- 1 1 some nusiness mailers. -irs. i. . Rhoden, his mother, returned to Council Bluffs with her son for a short visit with the family. Henry C. Long last Monday de parted for Omaha, where he visited with his grandson Chester Shrader. and his daughter Mrs. Robert Shra der and husband, as well as the re mainder of the family, for a short time after which he went to Blair, where he visited for a short time with his brother J. J. Long, whom he had not seen for a number of vears. Alfred Gansemer, who is superin tending the store as well as the farm north of town, is kept pretty busy these days, and last Tuesday began cutting stalks on the farm for the commencing of the summers work. He is having Mr. Harry McCulloch conduct the farm and is giving him some assistance, as he can spare the time from the store, where he has a force of sales-folks looking after ev ery department. Twigs Cause Wire to Burn. Last Sunday some green limbs of trees, which the wind caused a short circuit of two wires of the Nebraska' Gas and Electric company, were re sponsible for the burning off of two of the service wires of that company near Murray. iur. james Kukendall of the company was in Murray Mon day and looked after the repairing of tne injured lines. Fractures Bone in His Foot. Last Saturday while assisting in removing an electric lighting plant from the basement of his father's cellar. Glen Todd suffered a fracture of one of the bones in his foot, by tne supping 01 tne rope which was being used for the hoisting and catching his foot. Glen had a plus ter cast built around the injured member, and with a pair of crutches for getting to and from his car and truck, went on with the work as though he had not been Injured This is the kind of pluck which builds empires. Child Badly Injured by Horse. krnest. the four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse vallery, vas very severely injured at their home near Murray last Saturday morning, by being kicked in the face by a horse which was loose in the lot, whers the little fellow was playing. The foot of the horse striking the little fellow in the face, covering the mouth and cutting the flesh so se verel ythat it required twelve stitch es to close the wounds. Dr. Brendel did the dressing, and Ernest is get ting along as well as could be ex pected from the nature of the injury. Purchased Home in Plattsmouth. Frank Vallery who has disposed of his holdings in Murray, a short time ago. has been looking for a suitable home in the county seat, and not finding just what he desired, conclud ed he would have to make a purchase and then make what alterations he needed, and there purchased what is known as the Sherwood place on Chi cago avenue, the place where M. S. Briggs has been living for the past vear. As soon as Mr. Briggs can find a place to move and probably he will have to purchase one, he will vacate the place, then Mr. Vallery will move to Plattsmouth leaving the house in which he now lives vacant for the occupancy of Mr. E. S. Tutt and wife. The place in which they Jive will then be occupied by Mrs. W. A. Brown. Will Build a Bungalow. Uncle S. G. Latta has decided to build a house on the north side of his lot. where there has stood for some time a garage, and which will be used in the construction of the new edifice, and which, when com pleted will be used as a home for Mr. G. W. McCracken and family. Thus two cases of being out of a home is being solved, and two business men. which it looked like would have to go elsewhere, are kept in Murray. Sslls Large Bill of Goods. Last Tuesday Joe Marasek, the hustling salesman of the W. H. Puis hardware and implement store, load ed a truck of Mr. L. H. Puis, with farming implements, which Mr. W. H. Puis has sold, with the intention of he and L. H. Puis taking them to the home of Joe West, who is moving some five miles west of Murdock. Mr. L. H. Puis and Mr. Marasek essayed to make the trip, as the truck went into the ground on the soft place almost to the hubs, they decided to wait until the roads were a little more solid. Will Soon Resume Saturday Suppers. The nice arrangement of the ladies of the Murray community club, who for so long maintained the practice of giving a supper on Saturday ev ening for the benefit of the Murray library, and which was interrupted by the scourg of influenza is again soon to be returned and the remain der of the course of suppers given. Announcement will be made of the resumption through the columns of this paper. Buys a Hudson Speedster. A. Gansemer has just purchased from L. 11. Puis a new and very fancy Hudson speedster, which is a very fine car, one of the best and highest class of the good cars, and a goer without doubt. Mr. Puis had gone to Omaha and driven the car lo Murray for stock in the sales room and had only gotten it home when it was taken by Mr. Gansemer. Mr. Gau&euier has acquired a fine car. which he is well satisfied with, and Mr. Puis is compelled to go after another one for his salesroom. Frther Suffers Stroke of Paralysis Mrs. L. D. Hiatt was calcd to Plattsmouth last Sunday evening by the sudden illness of her father, Mr. Fred Heinrich sr., who suffered a stroke of paralysis, while walking about his home in the south pari of Plattsmouth. When he returned home near the noon hour, Wm. Hein rich found his father as he had fallen a few moments before in the yard and carried him into the house, where medical service was summoned ad every care given the aged parent. Monday evening Mr. Heinrich was resting some easier and Tuesday Mrs. Hintt returned to her home in Mur ray for a short time, to return again and assist in the care of her father. Will Pull Some Stumps. Green Piggot is busy these days rigging a truck for his stump puller in order to make it portable, that be can- take it more easily from place to place, as his work may demand it. He will, when he has it in the proper condition, pull some stumps and trees in a grove which occupies a good amount of land, on the farms of W. E. Jenkins, at Eight Mile Grove. Af ter that he will be ready for what mav be offered in his line. Received Five Dollars Each. The medicine show which is exhi biting in Murray this week, made a hit with two people last Monday, when they presented a package of their medicine and five dollars each to the presumably oldest man and woman in the audience. When they asked for a show of hands for the oldest, J. W. Berger hoisted his handy right hand, and was called by the medicine man. telling that he was 74 years of age. At the same time Mr. Puis sr.. put up his hand, but like Zacheus. was a man of small stature, and his hand was not seen, and Mr. Berger pulled down themon ev. Mrs. Wm. Marsh, who is 54 years of age, won the purse for the ladies. Died at Murray Tuesday. The two-months-old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Murray, of npar Murray, died at their home Tuesday afternoon, of an aggravated case of whooping cough. The little one had been sick for some time and every care had been extended with the best of nursing and medical af tendance. Monday a nurse arrived from Lincoln and all was done possi ble for the little one, but of no avail. After much suffering in which it was hoped against hope that Its life could b saved, it passed to that great be vond. where pain and sorrow never come; there lo await the coming of the parents whose hearts are sorely torn by the loss of their loved one. Dr. J. McConnaha in Missouri Dr J McConnaha. who for many vears was the practicing physician living near Murray, and where he practiced medicine and raised a large r' ,uai at the home of his son hcimer McConnaha. near Fulton, Mo.. March 7th. of indigestion, aime u vanced age of 81 years and a few months. , , The older settlers of Murray and vicinity will well remember this man and his family, who so long minis tered to the sick of this community. Sevearl years since they removed to Herman, north of Omaha and after a short residence there, went to Blair, but had moved to New Bloom- 17. R. VOUWG AUCTIONEER ... Always Ready for Gale Dates far or near. RATES REASONABLE SATISFACTION OR NO PAY! REVERSE ALL CALLS Telephone 1511 Murray Exii&qre field, Mo., where they have resided for some years. There, Dr. McCon naha followed his profession and had only a short time given up the prac tice. He was an a visit at the home of his son Elmer, when he was taken suddenly ill, and lived only 24 hours. The funeral was held and burial made at his late home at New Bloom field. A daughter has written Mrs. C. R. Troop, telling of the death and burial. Dr. McConnaha was over 81 years of age at the time of his death and leaves an aged widow and several children, with 24 grand children. Thelma Pitman Doine Nioelv. Mrr. and Mrs. J. V. Pitman return ed home from Omaha last Saturday morning, where they had been for some time bringing with them their little daughter, who has beein in the Saint Joseph hospital for some time, nad where she had to undergo an operation. She is much improved and while the trip home made her very tired and sore from the jolting of the train, she is feeling much bet ter now and is making very satisfac tory progress. For Sale Five Red Polled registered bulls for sale. Also some good timothy and clover hay. Phone 3114. A. F. NICKELS & SON. m4-4w. Murray, Nebr, Horses and Harness for Sale I have two good horses and a set of good "harness for sale. Call and see them at Murray. mll-3w HENRY C. LONG. OTICE OK SI IT TO QUET TITLE In the District Court of tlie Coun ty of Cass. Nebraska. Joe Feltliauser and Thomas E. Hath- awav. F'laintifTs, vs. Henry II. ilson et ai. Defendants. To the defendants Henry If. u ilson; Mrs. Henry H. Wilson, first real name unknown: John Harvey: Mrs. John Harvey, first real name unknown: Jo seph 1 Keel: Kunice I. Heel; Mrs. Thomas K. Fenimore, first real name unknown: James II. Humble: Kveline M. Wills'on: Willson, first real name unknown: William Dorroueii; Wm. H. Ppratlin; the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, personal representa tives and all other persons interested in the estates of Henry II. Wilson: Mrs. Henry H. Wilson, first real name unknown: John Harvey: Mrs. John Harvey, first real name unknown: Jo seph L. Tieel; Eunice L. Keel: Mrs. Thomas K. Fenimore, first real name unknown: James II. Humble: Eveline M. Willson: Willson, first real name unknown: William Iorrourh: Wm. H. Spratlin. each dec-eased: the northeast quarter XE! of the north east yuarter (XK'l and the north west quarter (NWVj) of the northeast quarter iXKUi all in Section twenty five (25. Township ten (10. North Kaiise tiiirteen (13), east of the 6th M., in the County of Cass. Nebraska. ami all persons claiming any interest of any kind in said real estate or anv part thereof: i ou and each of you are herebv no tified that on the 17th dav of March. 19i'0. plaintiffs filed their suit in the Mstriot Court of Cass county. Nebras ka, to quiet the title of plaintiff Joe Fclthauser to the following described, ". to-wit: the northeast quarter (XKli) of the northeast quarter (XK i of sv.:c-tmii twentv-hve (2j), Town hip ten (10), Xortli llansre thirteen U:ll, east of the th I M.. in the County of Cass. Nebraska: and to piiet the title of plaintiff Thomas H. lathaway to the following: described and. to-wit: the northwest quarter XV'i of the northeast quarter (XK i of Section twenty-five (25). Town ship ten (10, Xorth Ranpe thirteen Mm, east of the 6th H. M.. in the County of Cass, Nebraska, because of heir respective adverse possession of said respective tracts of land by them selves and their grantors for more ban ten years prior to the commence ment of saiil suit and to enjoin each and all of you from having or claim- nir any riht. title, lien or interest. either legal or equitable in or to said ands or any part thereof: to require you to set forth your riarht. title. laim. lien or interest therein, if anv. either legal or equitable, and to have lie same adjudged inferior to the itle of plaintiffs and for general enui-I tarie rener. This notice is made pursuant to tin- order of the court. You are required o answer said petition on or before Monday, May 3. 191:0. or your default will be duly entered therein. JOE FELTHAl'SKi: and THOMAS E. HATHAWAY. Plaintiffs. W. A. r.OBERTSON. mis-lw. Atty. for Plaintiffs. Why Pay Prevailing Pri for Your SHOES? We always carry a very complete line of shoes and have invested lots of money be fore the present high prices and are willing to give you the benefit of our buying fore sight. Come in and be convinced we have the right price on all kind of shoes you may need either work or dress. The Service Store ALFRED GANSEMER, Proprietor LOCAL NEWS Lloyd Gilmore came up this morn ing from his home near Murray to attend to a few matters of business and calling on his friends. W. G. Boedeker of the Murray State bank was a visitor in the city today for a few tiours enroute to Omaha, where he was called on business. Mrs. H. J. Miller returned this af ternoon to her home at Alvo and was accompanied by her nepehw. George II. Becker, who will remain there for a few days. L. J. Mayfield of the Courier, and wife, came down this morning from their home at Louisville, to look af ter tome business matters and visit with their friends m the county seat. tune to have his right hand tangled up with a saw while at his work and received several severe lacerations as a result, the tendons of the hand be ing severely cut. SHOWING SOME IMPROVEMENT. From Wednesday's Dally. Rev. J. H. Steger of St. Taul't! Evangelical church of this city, w ho, for the past several weeks, has been at the hospital iu Omaha taking treatment for a severe case of stom ach trouble as well as a nervous breakdown, is now reported as being fomewhat better and his family and friends are greatly encouraged In their hopes for his speedy recovery. Lester Wunderlich came up last i evening from Nehawka and visited over night in this city at the home of his sister, Mrs. C. A. Roesencrans, going to Omaha this morning, where he is attending school iu that city. j Mrs. F. A. Jones of Ruskin. Neb.. ! ia t 4 V a nnvlnnr i ..It-It a t It n ir III llic nib u nan iiiv home of her mother, Mrs. J. T. Baird and with other relatives and friends. Bishop E. V. Shaylor of the Epis copal church of Nebraska, returned this morning on the early Burlington train to Omaha after being here ou church work. FOR SALE A number of Duroc Jersey fall boars, at a reasonable price if taken at once. mlS-tfsw) PHILIP HIRZ. Sheriff C. D. Quinton was a pas senger this morning for Greenwood, where he was called on some matters of business for a few hours for the county. . " From Tuesday's Dally. Attorney Carl Ganz of Alvo was iu the city today attending the session of the district court. Dr. G. H. Gilmore of Murray, was among those visiting in the city to day motoring up from his home. A. B. Fornoff of near Cedar Creek was in the city today looking after some trading with the merchants. W. F. Gillispie accompanied by Charles Barnard of near Mynard, were among those going to Omaha this morning to look after some mat ters of business on the grain market. Frank Rauen, one of the Burling ton shop employes had the misfor- George Ossenkop of Louisville, was among those coming in last evening to take in the wrestling match be tween Schmarder and Queen at Coates hall. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS! For State Senator I desire to announce my candi dacy for the nomination to the posi tion of state senator for the second senatorial district of Nebraska, com posed of Otoe and Cass counties, sub ject to the decision of the voters of the republican party at the primary election to be held on April 20. 1920. A. F. STURM. Nehawka, Ncbr. - Fistula-Pay When" Cured A mild system of treatment that cures Piles. Fistula and other Recta I Diseases in a short time, without a severe sur gical operation. No Chlorotorm. Ether or other general v w snnsthfin A ctire Bnaranieea id eer case aoDewiew for treatment, and no money to be paid nntil cared. Write for book on Recta I Diseaseswlth names and testimonials of more than 1000 prominent people who have been permanently cured. DR. E. R. TARRY 240 Bee Building OKI All A, NEBRASKA Drs. Mach & Mach, The Dentists The largest and best equipped dental oflices in Umaha. Experts in charge of all work. Lady attendant Mod- TA frLmW'A erate Prices. Porcelain finings just like tooth. Instru ments carefully sterilized after using. THIRD FLOOR, PAXTOH BLOCK, OMAHA cx z X Z z X z z z I z 4b z z z z z Spring Will Soon Be Here! Yes, the birds will soon be singing and spring work will be rapidly crowding itself upon us, and then you will need those new farm implements and need them badly. We are prepared to furnish you with all kinds of farming im plements for we are carrying all lines at Murray the John Deere, International, J. I. Case and Moline. Thus we are well equipped to furnish you anything you may need in the line of farming machinery, engines, tractors, etc., at the lowest prices. The Murray stock will be complete, and in addition to this S3 C-5. Puis, the implement Man, will conduct a sales station at Plattsmouth which will be in charge of D. B. Ebersole, who will carry the J. I. Case and John Deere lines. See Either of These Gentlemen When Wanting Anything in the Farm Machinery Line. x X 5 W. H. PULS, . D. B. EBERSOLE, . . . At- m.t 1 Murray. Neb. piausmouin, mco. T V V T V V T V y T v v v V