FAUE FIVE.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1920.
PLATTSMOUTH SE1II-WEEKLY JOURNAL
Prepared Exclusively for The Journal.
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SER VICE
is a word you often see in advertising
-with many it is only a' word here it is
an actual fact. Service means to us just
what it means to you. Service is some
thing we practice as sincerely as we
preach.
aoti off yiroDoini
. UNION, NEB.
Mrs. K D. Clark of Weeping Wa
ter was a visitor in Union for a few
days this week, a guest at her rel
atives and friends here.
Miss Banning was a visitor in Lin
coln going to see Florence Davis,
who is just recovering from an oper
ation in one of the hospitals at that
place.
Miss Addie -Austin, who is em
ployed in Omaha, was a visitor in
Union and guest at the home ot
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Aus
tin, for over Sunday.
Miss Nellie Bramblet entertain
ed the M. E. missionary" society, at
her home on last Thursday after
noon. There was a good attendance,
a business meeting was held, which
was followed by delightful refresh
ments at the proper time. All re
turned to their homes hoping to
again meet with Miss Nellie.
Through the kindness of Supt. Mc
Donald's manual training class, bird
houses were made and. disposed of by
the two lower rooms, the money of
which helps to increase the library
fund. The little "tots" are more
than delighted over their purchase
and by these few lines wish to ex
press their thanks to Sup't. McDon
ald and to the members of the man
uel training el ass. -
Those interested in the school li
brary take this opportunity in
thanking the classes of 1918 and
i.19 19 for the money they so willingly
contributed Cor such a noble cause.
Orders have gone in already for
some of the books and we assure you
we chose books which we feel one
and all will- be glad to have in a
school library. We know the class
es could not have used their money
in a better way. Again, we thank
you
Mrs. Mary Clinkenbeard of Des
Moines, Iowa, who has been visiting
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.
Lynde's is reported as being sick at
theri home.
Misses Verna Harris, and (Edith
Frans, who are employed in the
Sheldon Manufacturing company at
Nehawka, and accompanied , by Mrs.
Merrit Pollard, were spending Sun
day with relatives in Union last
Sunday.
Mont Robb is taking an enforced
lay off and Is at home for a f ew
days, on account of the switchmen's
strike, which makes it impossible to
ship grain and dangerous to pur
chase under the circumstances.
Lucian Banning, the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Banning, was reported
as being greatly improved and is
progressing nicely at the hospital,
when he was visited by Mrs. Ban
ning and the children on last Sun
day. Mr. Banning also visited his
son last Monday afternoon and even
ing. Charles Garrison was a visitor at
Lincoln a fey days ago, where he
went to see Mrs. Garrison who is
taking treatment at a sanitarium at
that place and who is making some
improvement. A number of her
teeth are affected and will have to
be extracted, after which her im
provement is expected to be more
rapid. 1
W. H. Marks, who has been visit
ing at the home of his daughter Mrs.
Harry Graves -at Central City, re
turned home last Saturday, and re
ports that the daughter who has
been sick for some time, is still far
from her usual . health. The many
friends of this estimable lady are
extending their wishes that she will
soon be well and strong again.
House for Sale!
Six rooms ; bath ; screened in porch
and all modern in every respect.
Take your choice of frame, stucco or .brick.
If you need more rooms, we can add them, and if
less, we will leave them off.
Y014 have postponed building that home long
enough.
You're tired of the old home and its inconveniences.
Now is the time to start your 'Home J5 wee t Home.'
We furnish the material and specifications. Let us fig-'
ure with you.
Frans Bros. Lumber Company
Union, Nebraska
30,000 Acres
LINCOLN COUNTY, COLORADO LAND
; " FOR SALE!
We are 'making trips to Colorado every week.
Come and make a trip and see the country. Special
prices on farms to March 1, 1920. Prices $17.50
to $50 per acre, according to location and improve
ments. One wheat crop will pay for the land. Land
already sown in wheat. Have 60 acres 3 miles east
of Union for quick sale at $135.00 per acre. Good
terms. Phone L. R. Upton, phone No. 39.
CHAS. BOWDISH,
Box 11.
Union, Neb.
Will Ost was called to Nebraska
City on last Monday, to loo'k after
some business for the day.
Raymond C. Pollard and wife of
Nehawka, were visiting vith friends
in Omaha last Monday afternoon and
evening.
Hans Nelson, living near town,
was a visitor in Nebraska City for a
few hours last Monday returning
home on he afternoon train.
John M. Chalfant and family were
visiting with friends and looking af
ter some - business matters at Ne
braska City last Saturday.
James Tigner, of. near Union, was
called to Plattsmouth last Monday
where he was looking after some
business matters for a short time.
J. II. Brown of near. Murray was
a visitor in Union last Monday
morning having drove over to look
after some business matters for a
short time.
Roy Gerking living just over the
county line .was looking after some
business matters in Nebraska City
last Monday, going and returning
via the Missouri Pacific.
Milton Irvin of near Nebraska
City was looking after some .busi
ness and visiting with friends in
Union last Monday and Tuesday.
Last Sunday evening' the electric
current went to the four winds, and
remained off for the following day
until near evening. Just what the
trouble was, was not learned.
Mr. Davis the well digger, was
busv sinking a well on the place of
W. B. Banning east of town the first
of the week, having just completed
one at the T. E. Foster place.
Miss Leath a Porter visited witl
friends for over Sunday at the home
of her former neighbors at Nehawka.
returning home last Monday morn
ing in time to attend school.
Mrs. O. W. Finney of Auburn was
a visitor in Union for the past few
days and the guest at the home ot
her mother, Mrs. Vesta Clark and
daughter. Miss Lyda, while .there. ,
Hugh Anderson was looking after
some business matters at Nebraska
City, having gone there on the early
morning train of the Missouri Paci
fic, and returned in the evening.
J. A. Talkington and wife have
recently moved into the home whicb
was formerly occupied by L. W
Crawford, who recently moved tc
the northern portion of the state.
Mrs. J. D. Cross, who has beer
sick at her home for some time past,
is reported as being some better
though still confined to her bed the
most of the time, but hopes soon tc
be able to be around again.
. Miss Lottio Renner of Eagle ha
been in Union for several days pas
assisting in the care of the childrei
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ILL
Swanson, the latter being her sister
The children who have been! sicl
are getting some better.
Mrs. Ida Freeman and Floyd Sax
ton were visiting in Lincoln for i
few days, called there on account ol
the illness of the former's' sister and
the latter's mother, Mrs. George Sax-
ton, who suffered what was feared
to be a slight stroke of paralysis.
Joseph A. Bauer and wife, whr
have been spending some montl:s i'
Florida, returned home last Wednes
day, having driven from the routl
in a car, and enjoyed the trip home
nicely, though they found a lot ol
very bad roads on the way homo.
Frank Tipton and Albert Eaton.
were among the ones who with the
county quad truck, made the road
through the drifts to the Tlatte river
bridge from Union, and cleared the
way for traffic. They surely had a
tough trip but brought home the
bacon.
Robert Willis, the enterprising
auto man, Has just added a new
acetyline gas welding machine to his
equipment, and is now ready for any
work in that line which may come
along. Mr. Willis endeavors to be
up-to-dJte and is sparing no money
or pains to be abreast of the times.
Mrs. , J. W. Taylor who has been
visiting with her many friends in
and near Union for the past two
weeks, returned a few days ago to
Milford, where she is making her
home at the soldiers and sailors
home at that place. While in Un-
ion she enjoyed a very pleasant time
with her many friends.
Warren Pearsley, who has been at
the Methodist hospital at Omaha, for
several day3 and where he underwent
an operation; is reported as being
some what improved, and it is hoped
that he will soon be in the condition
that he will be able to return to his
home. The mother, Mrs. Pearsley,
was up to see the patient last Sun
day and reported him making satis
factory improvement.
, J. M. Chalfant, who has been vis
iting in Union for some 'few days
past, coming in from his homo at
Burlington, Colorado, returned to
the west lt)St Monday, having spent
some time iiere looking after business
and visiting with the family and
friends. Mr. Chalfant reports the
; three ftoys irera Union who are in
the west all employed, they bsin
I John Finkle, Frank Wolfe and Al
bert Willis
Rev. J. B. Taylor was called to
Nebraska City for a short time a
few days ago to look after some
church matters, he having been in
tensely interested in - the Inter
Church World Movement, and has
been at many places in that caute.
While he was away, the Rev. W. L.
Gautin of Lincoln was in Union to!
fill the pulpit at the Baptist church,
but owing to the severity of the
weather there was no services held. !
M. G. Stava was a business visitor j
in Union last Monday coming down
on the train, and spending the day
with his friends hJrel Mr. Stava is
also a candidate for the nomination '
on the republican ballot for tho po-!
sition of county commissioner forj
the first district. He is sharing the:
votes with A. A'. Wetencamp, who I
is also a candidate for the same 1
place no the republican ticket. The
successful man will try a bout witli
C. F. Vallery, who will be the nom
inee for the democrats.
Mine Host C. W. Clark, was a
business visitor in Nebraska Citytfor
a few hours last 'Monday, spending
the time between trains there.
Professor E. A. Ward of the pub
lic schools, was a visitor atMhe home
of his parents in ' Plattsmouth last
Sunday, where he spent the day.
Misses Alice Crozier and Anna -Al-heusen,
teachers of the Union school
were guests at the home of Miss Cro
zier's mother in Weeping Water ov
er Sunday. . '
- Superintendent McDonald was a
visitor at the capital city for over
Sunday spending the time at his
home, .at Wahoo, after looking after
some' business at Lincoln.
W. H. Porter who recently pur
chased the former home of v C. E.
Young, was moving into the same
last Tuesday. Mr. Young moved to
the farm of Mr. Finkle southwest of
town.
Attorney C. A. Rawls was a busi
ness visitor in Union last Saturday
having drove down in his Dodge
car and after looking after the busi
ness which called him here, returned
the same evening.
Mr, Clarke, the new section fore
man on the Missouri Pacific, who
supersedes Mr. Olson who shortly de
parted for Atchison, arrived and ha?
taken up his work and , is making
his home in the company residence
for the section foreman.
Mrs. A. L- Becker, who has been
sick at her home near Union, is re
ported as being some better,, and is
being cared for by her daughter.
Miss Mary Becker, who is at once an
excellent nurse and cook, as well
as. being an accomplished saleswo
man. Miss Elsie Taylor was a visitor
in Omaha last Saturday and while
there made a visit to the people
who are In the hospitals there from
Union. Miss Elsie had expected to
also visit with her brother C. H.
Taylor, but thinking he would be ir
Union did not do so.
Last Friday while employed saw
ing lumber at the mill which is lo
cated northeast of Union, and near
the Missouri river, Frank Eaton got
one of his hands in contact with a
circular saw which was moving nap
Idly, with the result that the han
was badly mangled and one finge
so badly injured that fears are en
tertained that he will be compeller
to suffer its loss. It is hoped that
he will be able to save the hand an'
as much of it as possible, and thai
he may rapidly recover from the ac
cident. ,
Will Hold Food Sale. .
The ladies of the Baptist church
will hold a food sale this coming
Saturday as is their custom of hold
ing one on the third Saturday ol
each month until otherwise arrang
ed. The former sale was a ver
successful affair and arrangement:
are made for a good sale this time
The sale will be at the Farmer'.
co-operative store, and the members
of the church and the socfety. are
urged to bring what contribution
they can for the- sale.
Regular Services at Both Churche:
There will be regular services a
both the Methodist and Baptis'
churches the coming Sunday, as wel
as the Rev. W. A. Taylor wiJI alse
minister to the church at Wabash.
United in Matrimony.
A few days ago Oscar Reeves anr
Miss Leatha Mead, both well 'tnowr
to their hosts of friends in and no:i
Murray, concluded they would mar
ry, and accordingly had the cere
mony performed last Saturday. The
bride is the beautiful and accom
plished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A
J. Mead, living but a few miles from
Union, while the groom as a sterlin?
young man, the son of Charles Mead
who has lived here for some ten or
twelve years. The young coupl
both came to this community frorr
near Boliver, Mo., .nd since resUi
Ing here hav; nviis :iiany friend1
who are pleased ' to ' extend con
gratulations. Thf- Journj.1 joinr
with their many friends in wishing
them a happy and pYosperous life
Married in the West.
News comes of the marriage ol
two former Union people, In the fa1
southwest, and which happened sonie
time ago, but as there was not tiu
necessary confirmation before noth
ing was given publicity regarding
the union. ' The marriage, it is nov
reported, was consumated " at Lof
Angeles of Mr. LeRoy Austin an Mrs.
Ogretta Dysart. Their many friendt
here are wishing them happiness anc'
prosperity in their new state, ane"
trust that they will like their home
in the west.
Sees Brother After Forty-Two Years
Some forty-two years ago, David
Miller, then residing at the old home
of his parents near Falls City, and
Harvey J. Miller, now a citizen of
Union, were living at the same place,
and the younger , brother David,
went out into the world, and became
lost to his family, and who had no
heard from him for fifteen years. A
few days ago Henry Perry of Ther
mopolis. a friend of the Miller -family,
came to Union to make Mr. Har
vey J. Miller and family a visit.
While here they talked about the
missing brother, who has kept in
correspondence with Mr. Perry. The
suggestion was made that the two
men pay David Miller a visit, who
has farming near Anthon, Iowa.
They arrived the next day, and all
were surprised and pleased at- the
reunion after a period of forty-two
years. Mr. Miller returned last
vcek well paid for the trip, by the
excellent visit he had with -his long
absent brother. Mr. Perry returned
to his home in the west.
Will Write Name on Ballot
A concerted action of the repub
licans of Union and near that town
Is to write the name of their fav
orite for the position of float repre
sentative on the primary ballot, Mr!
R. B. Windham of Plattsmouth. Ta
make such a move effective, an ex
cellent organization is required.
These friends of this gentleman are
well pleased with the work which
he did In. the last legislature, and
are anxious to 6ee him returned.
Had an Excellent Time.
The Junior class had an excellent
time at their meet at the high school
last Friday evening, where they
spent a few hours enjoying greatly
the games and social fellowship, as
well as having a bite to eat which
added to the excellent evening spent
together.
I HEWS BOTES FROM
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Suffered Injury to His Hand
Glen, the young son of Geo. Ed-
mlsten, was t;aken to Omaha a few
days ago, where he entered the St.
Joseph hospital, where he underwent
an operation for relief from appendi
citis, and at last reports was getting
along as well as could be expected
under the circunitances. It is hoped
he will soon be-, able to be home
again and as well and strong as
eyer.
. Miss Bertha Bueknell spent Fri
day night in Lincoln.
L. Lauritson was in Omaha Mon
day transacting business.
Mrs. George P. Foreman was a
Lincoln visitor Tuesday. ,
Mrs. Rachel Stander left Friday
for a week end visit at Aurora.
Supt: Kinsinger ' was on the sick
list Monday, being unable to teach. :
Miss Opal Cook returned Monday
from Lincoln, where she had visited
over Sunday.
Mrs. Leo Barry and children, of
Kansas City, are here visiting Mr.
and Mrs.' Carl Johnson and children.
Carl Johnson and his brother-in-law,
Ole Peterson, were in Omaha on
Saturday, visiting with a sick friend.
Mrs. Chas. C. Bueknell was in
Lincoln Sunday, called there by the ;
death of her father. Paul Frohlich,
Saturday night.
The Ladies Aid society met last
Wednesday with Mrs. J. P. Rouse.
About eighteen members were pres
ent at the meeting.'
Frank Uptegrove, of Lincoln, came
down Saturday to visit a few days
with his mother, Mrs. E. L. Upte
;rove and other relatives.
Mrs. Elmer Barrett and friend,
Mrs. Hammond, of Havelock, visited
Thursday with the former's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Armstrong.
The Mothers' and Daughters' coun
cil met with Mrs. Nannie Mullen
last Friday. There was a large at- i
tendance and a- fine meeting.
Ned Shaffer, of Kearney, came in!
Wednesday night, visiting his broth
er, J. A. Shaffer and wife until Fri
day, afternoon, when he returned
home. i
Clarence Curyea visited his uncle,
Morgan. Curyea, who is in the hos
pital in Lincoln, last Tuesday even
ing, finding him greatly improved in
health. I
Miss Alta Linch came in Saturday
from Grand Island and visited over
Sunday with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. P." J. Linch. Miss Linch had
two days' vacation, for the purpose
of visiting the Lincoln schools. I
Paul Frohlich, aged 71 years, died
Saturday night, April 10, 1920, at
Lincoln, after suffering the past
month. Mrs. Chas. Bueknell is - a 1
daughter of the deceased. An ofoitu-j
ary will appear in' our next Issue.
Mrs. ' Katherine Nickel died Mon- j
day at her home after a lingering
illness, having been confined to her j
bed since last October. She leaves
three sons, George, William and:
Martin J. Nickel and three, daughters, 1
the Misses Lufti, Anna and Nellie '
Nickel. " !
Mr. A. E. Ensingn, of Rising City, j
has purchased the C. D. Ganz, gro- (
eery and meat market, having taken,;
possession last week. Mr. Ensign .
comes to Afvro highly recommended
as a good groceryman and he will be
pleased to meet and serve the people. ;
Elmer Rosenow Is retained as clerk.
Mr. and Mrs. Ole Peterson came
last week from their home in Okla
homa to visit their daughters,, the'
Misses Carrie and Agnes Peterson,
who are attending liigh school here.
They will also visit Mrs. Peterson's
mother. Mrs. Faul Johnson and her
brothers, Carl Johnson, S. K. John
son, .R. F. Johnson and August John
son and their families.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Armstrong and
son, Ivan, spent Saturday in Lin-1
coin and when they returned on the .
"Jersey" that evening they found a !
merry party of young folks await-;.
Ing them at their home. The party (
had been cleverly planned by Mrs. i
Armstrong in honor of Ivan's 17th !
birthday, which occurred April 3. 1
His classmates and a few other school
mates were present and all enjoyed
a very pleasant evening. j
The Senior class , will' present the
play "Polly Low" at the high school
auditorium Friday night, April 16th. !
Admission 35 and 50 cents. There
are fourteen characters and the play
will begin promptly at 8:30. Be
tweeen acts the class history, class
poem, chiss prophecy and class will
will be read. Let us show our ap
preciation of the efforts of the young
people by attending.
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Tuesday Night, April 20th
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Al Renner, of Plattsmouth, vs. .
, Geo. Rcichart, Jr., of Louisville
Tom Ray was defeated here a few weeks ago by
Schmarder, and returns with blood in h:3 eye, deter
mined to down Frank this time.
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FOR SALE
Six room house, 6th and Marble,
with bath, electric light, gas, water,
and sewer connection. Inquire of
Geo. L. Farley. 3t-d. lt-w.
Eggs for Setting.
The best strain of White Orping
tons, setting of 15. $2 50 eggs S5,
100 eggs $8. Call or write Matt
McQiiinn, Union Neb. d&wtf
ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTED
The petition of Harry I. Long of
South Bend has teen filed in the of
fice of the county judge asking for
the probate and administration of
the estate of his wife, Kulalie Long,
deceased. Tho court has granted
the prayer cf the petition aDd ap
point Mr. Long as the administra
tor of the estate.
Your Money Buys the Best!
Wo are carrying the best line of Staple and Fancy Groceries,
end at prices that will save all purchasers money. We have fresh
vegetables and fruits in season.
We still have a very few hats left. Better get them before it
is too late. AIeo a lire of ties r.nd cravats which large cities can
not duplicate at the price.
R. D. STINE
UNIOX
NEBRASKA
&. PEDERSfti-BLACKSmTtl!
Cf I have purchased the. FCrecklow shop in
Louisville and am prepared to do all kinds
of Blacksmithing, Horse Shoeing, Etc.
CJ Bring me your work. I guarantee satisfaction.
A.
LOUISVILLE
NEBRASKA
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Baby O
verland"
We have accepted the agency in Union and vicinity for tho
"Baby Overland, " which yox must see and ride in to appreciate.
We' ulso carry Oldsomobiie Cars and Trucks and P.co Cars and
Trucks. We have a number of pood mechanics ready for any work
that may be offered in the repair line. We also carry a full stock
of tires and accesorics for all makes of cars. See us for cars or
repair work.
UNION -:- -:- -:- NEBRASKA
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Methodist Church Items
Serious damage has been done
our church plans by the storms
the last two Sundays. But we hope
great good has cpme to the country,
so we will call it even. t
We plan the usual services for
next Sunday. . i
The Sunday morning theme will
be "Legitimate Christian Ambition." ,
Evening, "The Rural Community in ,
Its Relation to the Commonwealth."
Remember the Sunday school.
: . E. A. KNIGHT.
Soms Heal Spring Bargain
Ob
In order to reduce the heavy stock we are carrying at present,
wc are offering some extraordinary bargains in Fevcral lines of
merchandise. Canned goods are being sold for less than you could
otherwie. buy them and they're all prime goods. We have a big bar
gain in lanterns at $1.10. See lliern. Work clothes at wholesale
prices, as good as the market af!ord3. We also have some extra
bargains in paints, leads and oils, as low as the present wholesale
prices. Ycu know what tiiat means. A fine line of breakfast foods
bought so we can sell them right. You can also save money here
on a cream separator or a Fairbanks-Morse gasoline engine. Head
quarters for all lubricating oils, axle grease and hard oil,. bought to
sell right. If you drink Java, get our special prices on coffee.
Here is a genuine opportunity to save money. Let u.s serve
you. We guarantee complete satisfaction.
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UNION
NEBRASKA
, Fistula-Pay When Cured
A roiiil system of treatment that cures Piles. Flstu! and
otberKectal Diseases In e snort ume.wiuioats severe sur
gical operation. No Chloroform, Ether or other graersl
anasthctic n-"d. A cure fiuarnnteed in every case acceDted
for treatment, and no money to be paid until cured. Write for rxok on Recta 1 Diseases, with names
sou testimonials of more UiaalOOO prominent people who Lave been permanently cured.
DR. E. RTARRY 240 Coo Cu!Idln OMAHA, NEBRASKA (
Two Jacks for Sale
I have two large jacks, one 6 years
and the other 8 years old. which I
am offering for sale. The younger (
one especially large. Their colts can
be seen here. Address or telephone
me. - E. E. LEACH. i
tf) Union, Neb. !
Drs. EVIach & Mach, The Dentists fl
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1 he largest and best equipped aemai oinces m rcm?ra.
Experts in charge of all work. Lady attendant Mod- j
eratc Fnces. ror.-Hain fillings just like tooth. Instru
ments carefully ste:ihzH after using.
THIRD FLOOR, FAXTON CLOCK, OMAHA c
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