THURSDAY. MAY 29, 1920.
FLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL
?AtJE FIVE.
'nion Beparim
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SEN VICE
is a word you ofterTsee'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.
Bank f U
neoni
UNION, NEB.
senior GLASS PLAY
PROVES A WINNER
'Aaron Bfiggs. Freshman," Ably Pre
sented by Pupils of the Union
Hirh School Last Week.
Fieturns to the Ministry.
The Rev. J. B. Taylor, who has
been the pastor of the Baptist church
at this place for the past year and
who resigned a short time ago to
accept a position with the Inter
Church World Movement, and at
which he has been engaged for some
time, has received a call to the min
istry to the First Baptist church at
Nebraska City with an excellent sal
ary. Considering the fact that in
accepting the call to Nebraska City,
Rev. Taylor will be at home with
his family instead of traveling all
the time as with the Inter-Church
movement, he has accepted the posi
tion and will take up the regular
work with the beginning of June
this year. He is ministering In the
position of supplying until that time
and also that he can look after the
work with the Inter-Church move
: rnent until some one can be secured
; to take the place whore he has been
working. The First Baptist church
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The Senior class play "Aaron
Hoggs. Frchman," which was pre
sented by the Senior class of Union
high tchool last Friday night with
the assistance of a few Juniors, was
a decided success.
rroi. uaru nan cua. n v." in the state and is well equipped for
play and the outcome showed abilxtj , - worR wh,ch a p;lstor has tQ dQ
upon the part of both the professor Taylor will make good in his
and the students; as well as a great uinn
aiuouni oi iueif uiuni iu .wn ..n
mand of the "lines" and act them out
fo naturally. It was undoubtedly as
clever a performance on the part of
f Nebraska Citv is one of the oldest
Mrs. Ktta Bryan, of Omaha, was a
v'-itor in I'nion the past few days, a
Cerald 1. Lamreaux, of Nebraska
City, a friend of Prof. E. A. Ward,
was a visitor in I'nion last Sunday,
being a guest of tlse Professor.
O. V. Virgin and family of Syra
cuse passed through Union last Mon
day o;i their way to Murray, where
they will visit for a short time with j jns, nrst class college men
t at the home of her sister, Mrs.
I'r. V. M. Barritt.
Thomas CromweU. f Irant, was a
visitor in Union l:it Monday, where
ii . was looking after some business
matters for a short time.
Wayne I'ropst will depart for the
t . u-rn part of the state this week,
sti-ppinc at (Jrant for a few days to
look after some matters of business.
( . J. Shelly, a nephew of Attorney
(. I,. Graves, was a visitor in Union
l .st Friday, looking after some busi
ness matters and visiting his uncle.
Mrs. Oregon C. Douge continues
in a very s. rious condition, and while
e?rything possible is being done for
Iser she does not seem to be making
the improvement desired.
Mrs. Albert Johnson, of Weeding
Water, was a visiter in Union over
Sunday, a suest at the homes of her
M-er and brother. Mrs. Barbara II.
Talor and Oaniel Lynn.
Charles Tipton, of Palmyra, fath
er of the Tipton boy's, of Union, isjlast Monday, returning from west of
reported to be showing some im- Avoca. where he was engaged in pre-
provf-Hniit from the sickness 1 hat has paring a house for the plasterers.
Leavers Baccalaureate Sermon
Professor J. M. McDonald, superiru-
amateurs as was ever presented upon tendent of the Union schools, deliv
the stage in Union. ! ered at the Baptist church the bac-
The stage setting was extremely calaureate address at the closing of
well adapted and one would scarce- t Ii J school year, and addressed be
ly recognize the old screens with the sides the large audience, the thir
addition of pennants and flowers teen who are closing their high
while real trees and fence added to the. :H hool course, with words of hope and
w oodland scene, making an up-to-. inspiration, to a larger and greater
date campus. service to themselves and humanity
Music furnished by the Nebraska ( Taking his subject's thought from
City orchestra between acts was (jie Golden Text of the Bible, John
greatly enjoyed. till. 1 i ; "Gcd so loved the world that
The cast was particularly well i,e gave his only begotton Son that
chosen and everyone seemed made for whosoever believeth in Him should
the part they presented. Our Co-eds not perish but have everlasting
were pretty and clever, and we main- life." His handling of his subject
tain that Union has a liberal share was unique, and different from what
of pretty girls and some of them are j:; used by the clergy in their treat
Seniors ami Juniors. Our Senior boys nient of the like; cases which comes
are all promising young men and ap- before them. Compliments from
peared at ease on the platform, mak- every sid? come, as to his ideas, and
what he had to say in regard to the
relatives
l.ucian Banning, who arrived
home last week from Omaha, where, iep,H.r Jervis, David Kendall; Beau the problems which are confronting
he has been in the hospital, receiving j r.irter clarence Dukes; First Stu- iMe people at this t im and will con-
medical treatment, is getting along ,ient Kavtnond Fahrlander; Happy tinue to a rise as the race advances
Tl,ti ro.jt ,f r-V. n m ft ors i n tlio order fMnornl rnriilil inn of fhiti!rj as vrlt
at , of their annearance. was as follows: .is the future and the solutions of
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PUTTING A PREMIUM ON CHIME. I
TViii wnrrlc near hw Turlcra Vrf f in
general sessions on the increase of j
crime under prohibition constitute!
an impressive indictment of the!
buoyant zealotry that brought about
these cnoditions, but the judge's as
sertion that the law is not enforced
in New York owing to official neg
lect of duty will hardly bear examin
ation.
Prohibition is not enforced in this
city because congress passed a law
that cannot be, enforced in communi
ties where sentiment and custom are
opposed to it No other federal law
receives so much official attention as
the Volstead act. Besides all the
private spies and informers and the
regular and special agents of the na
tional government, the whole police
force has the matter directly in
hand.
A law that cannot be enforced
brings all law into contempt, and
that is the case with the Volstead
act. New York World.
HAY FOR SALE
Clover and timothy hay for sale.
W. O. Troop, Nehawka, Neb.
, B. P. R. EGGS.
B. P. It. eggs for sale. 11.00 per
15. Maybelle Troop, Nehawka, Neb.
Murray Residence For Sale.
I am offering my home for sale,
call at residence. Mrs. J. Baxter
2ws. in T. s-w
SELF-WHIPPING IN PHILIPPINES
nicely at present.
Among those who attended the
convention at the county seat last
week were F. H. McCarthy, C. I..
Graves. W. H. Mark. Mont Robb, V.
B. Banning and G. Todd.
Karl Merritt has been busy for
the past few days painting at the
home of Eugene Fitch northwest of
Nehawka. where he is finishing the
outside of the house in excellent
shape.
George Parks, of near Murray, was
a visitor in Union for a short time
kept him confined to his bed for
some time.
Mrs. diaries Garrison, who is at
Attornev A. L. Timblin. formerly of
Weeping Water and Nebraska City.
but now located in Omaha, where he
Visiting in the West
Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin Rice of Sev
en Mile Ford. Va.. surprised their
relatives in and near Union last Fri
day when they appeared on a visit
to the Porters, and Mrs. J. C. Snave-
! v. Mrs. Rice being a sister of
Mesdames Blain and W. H. Porter,
nd Mrs. Snaveley. Thsy. being ac-
an Omaha hospital, where she is re-jis practicing law. was a brief visitor
coiving treatment following a recent : in Union last Monday on his way to
operation, is reported as getting Nebraska City to look after some
alonu nicely and hopes are entertain- jlmsiness matters.
ed f'-r her speedy recovery. J J. M. Rowen. of Peru, was a visi-
Mrs. Orville McQuinn, who is at , tor in Union last. Friday, assisting in
the hospital in Omaha, is reported j the loading of a saw mill, which he
as getting along very nicely since, has recently purchased from Milton
the operation she underwent, and it 'clarence northeast of- town, and
is l oped that she will be able to; which is being shipped to Peru for
return to her home by the end of ! use in sawing lumber,
the week. I. G. Todd, was a visitor in Oma-
Stephen Copenhaver. residing some ; ha last Friday, having a car of fat
twelve miles o;ith of Union in Otoe cattle on the market that day. While
county, was a visitor in town last the price was very fair considering
Monday, cmiinir to call on relatives ; the condition of the market, the
and look after some business mat-, amount received was such that there
tcrs and to take D. 1. Rice home j was nothing realized in feeding the
with him for a visit.
Ray Frans has his heart in the
right place and has demonstrated it
by n-'.'using to use the north door of
the of! ice at the lumber yard because
a ri bin has built its nest over the
tra:i:'m ami the opening of the
hor would interfere with the home
lit" ef the robin ami her brood of
yoiniT ones.
!!ev. W. A. Taylor was a visitor
in Wabash where he ministered to
the church at that place, returning
home 'ate Saturday evening. He is
as.-istin in the care -of his father,
J. W. Johnson, who is visiting at
tl.e home of his son. S. M. Johnson.
rop;iig from Milford. where the elder
Johnson has been making his home
lor some time.
John M. ("h ilfar.t. who is making
his horr.e at Burlington. Colo., arriv
ed i'i I'nieu last Friday, coming to
i-it his family and attend the com
m meiiient exerci-os of the Union
sekeeis. which his children are at
tending and to assist in moving the
fam'ly to the wont as soon as school
shall have closed. They will make
their home in the we.-t in the future, ers store.
bunch.
Miss Grace Bogenrief. of the fac
ulty of the Union schools, is the only
teacher who will remain during the
coming year. Miss Bogenrief has
made an excellent instructor, as have
all the others, and all will find good
positions as school teachers are more
plentiful than instructors.
Col. Thomas Majors, of Peru, pass
ed through I'nion last Monday morn
ing on his way home from looking
after some business matters and vis
iting with friends at Lincoln. He
spent a few moments in conversation
with his friends Mont Robb and At
torney C. Jj. Graves during the time
the train was waiting.
Mrs. J. A. Talkington departed a
few days ago for Surprise, where she
went to visit with her two daugh
ters. Mesdames Charles Weaver and
Howard Shrader, to say nothing of
the little grandchildren, who were
waiting with outstretched arms to
welcome their grandmother. Al
though Grandfather Talkington de
sired to accompany his wife, he had
to remain on the job at the Farm-
Jimmie Jamieson, Hubert LaRtie;
Second Hand Abey. Henry Pearsley;
Elyzabethe Maudelia Feeny. Dolores
Dysart: First Girl. Alice Todd; L,o-'
retta-Rea. Kula Frans: Cherry Car
ruthers. Margaret Swan; Lois Hun
ter. Flora Garrison: Evelyn New
comb. Verna Morton; Epenetus P.
Boggs. Amos Hughson; Aaron lloegs,
William Pearsley; First Professor,
irivi T.xlor- s;.oii,l Professor. Hol-
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lis Banning; Mrs. Pickens. Virginia companies men mue muBh n,
Copenhaver; Mrs. Chubb. Alma John- Miss Ada Ric. arrived from the
son- Casev Jones. Henrv Pearsley; j east. being the only remaining
Mr.' Chubb. Amos Hughson; Dollie Relatives now living in Virginia,
de Clirfe. Ellen Chapman. '!"' will visit for soma time with
We can truthfullv sav that the 'datives here and at Lincoln and
plav on the whole was a scream, and'er going to th 3 western portion
eve'rv member of the cast plaved hisM-f the state before returning home,
part" well; in particular we" might J l ast Sunday the relatives all were
mention that Lizzie captivated the "resent at dinner at the home of
audience with her cleverness, while -T- Snaveley. which was a very en
Aaron was the best Freshman ever. ! arable a ffair, and not alone the
ui wniian. alwuvK wets his narts -no' le.iowsmp was me preuoiuiuai-
like
the fa
were quite naturally "haughty
overbearing." while the sweet and
thoughtful Miss Hunter quite capti
vated all with her kindness to poor,
lonesome Cherry. who soon forgot
his Dayton sweetheart and the -divinity,
but of course what Freshman
could resist "the flattery of "Happy"
Jamicson ?
William alwavs acts his parts le.iowsmp was me preuo.u.uai-
a professional". 'The leaders of iK feature, but the reviewinR of the
ashionable set of college Seniors 1 times which had leen spent in the
quite naturally "haughty and, "His of 01? lrginy .
Underwent Operation Monday
Mrs. Earl Merrirt departed for
Plattsmouth last Monday morning
in response to a telephone call ask
ing that she come to that place to
i e present at an operation which.
We cannot wonder why her sister-in-law. Mrs. Wavne Lewis,
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MR. FARMER
Did you know it would soon be time
to put away that first crop of alfalfa? Re
member how much hay you lost last year be
cause it wasn't properly covered.
Don't make the same mistake this year
for hay is scarce and very valuable. Now is
the time to start that HAY BARN. So get
busy. Let us figure your lumber bill.
We appreciate your patronage.
Frans B
ros. Lumber Company
Union, Nebraska
the students all wanted to board J vas to undergo that day. Later
with the Angel, but we must "confess telephone advices told of the oper-
we admire the interest Pickens took ; ation having been very successful,
in affairs in general, especially other pnd the patient having recovered
people's and we wonder if her sar- the shock nicely and was resting as
well as could be expected under the
circumstances.
Attending: General Conference
"I'.c? Rev. L. Morrison, pastor of
the Methodist church cf Union, de-
eventually reform
is to be
casm would uoi
even Mr. Chub.
I nion high school is to be con
gratulated upon her Seniors this
year, and we know the whole com
munity wishes to express a feeling of
t f i ei i'r ill t Vin li o- ntwi Tl 4 il tl .1 14
source of reeret" that manv 'w ill be ' i,:ir.,e1 last Tuesday morning for Des
leaving us in a few months to lake
up higher education. A friend of
the U. H. S. Seniors.
STUDENTS GIVE PROGRAM
AKD BANQUET FOR MOTHERS
Moines, where he Roes to attend the
church, the first to be held by the
fociety since 1S92. or twenty-eight
vpars ago, wh?n one was held at
Omaha.
They Furnished the Music
Misses Ella and Ressie LaRue,
j Miss Ora Clarke, and Mr. Rav Frans
The children of the I'nion public furnished the music at the Haccalau
schools. under the direction of t he ; roate sermon Sunday evening at the
Misses Anderson and Crozier. gave , i!aUf j.st church, while Miss Gussia
a most enjoyable and instructive pro
gram and bancuet last week. The
affair was held at the Gym in the
school building and thirty-three of
the mothers of the city, as well as
thirty-three pupils of Miss Anderson
and twenty of Miss Crozier partook of
the delicious three course luncheon,
which included fruit; chicken sand
wiches, minced eggs and pickles;
ice cream, cake and mints. The serv
ing was under the direction of Misses
Elsie Taylor and Gussie Robb, as
sisted by Lola and Alta Frans, Vir
ginia Harris. Cordelia Roddy and
Alice Pell.
Lucian La Rue was toast mistress,
nud the program included the follow
ing numbers: "Welcome," Xola Ban
ning; Response, Mrs. R. E. Foster;
Solo, "Mother Machree" by John Mc
Cormick; "How Mother Helped His
Appetite." Donald Harris; "She
Doesn't Understand." Agnes Erwin;
"Mother's Pride and Joy." Justus
Anderson; Children's Chorus, "I
Love You." '
Robb presided at the piano. The
young folks presented a number of
very beautiful selections.
A Good Ten Acre Lot
W. H. Porter has a ten-acre lot
on his farm two miles south of
Union which he has in alfalfa and
last year, notwithstanding the dry
ness of the season, had 7 5 loads of
hay from the land during the sum
mer, besides pasturing 30 head of
hogs thereon, which practically mad
them. The hay which he, sold
br tight him $565. and a half car of
the hay yet on hand. . Sure it costs
something tn care for the "hay. but
Mr.' Porter figures that he has some
forty dollars per acre net from the
land during the single, year. Heal
so thinks that no farmer can afford
not to have at least from five to ten
acres of this wonderful plant on his
farm.
Seed Corn for Sale.
Some extra good 1918 crop of Yel
low Dent seed corn for sale. Crib
run $2.00 per bushel. Call 49 Ne
hawka Exchange for days of sale
4tw Chas. Chriswisser, Nehawka.
CASS COUNTY FARM FOR SALE
For f;ale. a farm of 125 acres, well
improved, hog tight, 11 acres prair
ie, good house, barn, hay shed, ce
ment walks, garage, granary, corn
crib, wash house, wood house, cob
house, chicken house, hop, machine
shed. Located 4 Vz miles from Union
on state road.
J. M. CIIALFANT.
j!9-2w; 2d) Union, Neb.
Manila, P. L. May 17. The prac
tice of self-whipping in public to
appease divine wrath, which flour
ished in certain countries of Europe
centuries ago, still exists in the Phil
ippine Island, although in a dituin
ishing degree each year.
Advices from ths provinces where
educational advantages are not en
joyed show that the rpactice was in
dulged in during the Easter holidays
this year.
Hundreds of Americans and other
foreigners gathered at an open field
a few milas from the center of the
city to witness the weird perform
ance, but only six appeared to do
penance.
These beat themselves over - the
backs with heavy flexible, bamboo
flogging rods. Later they walked to
seven places in the field, denoting
the seven points of the cross, where
they were beaten by the master of
ceremonies. When the lashing is
completed they throw themselves in
to a pool of mud and as they come
from the stagnant water their
wounds are washed with pure water
and healing medicines applied.
FOR SALE
I have on hand a stock of cortcretc
Mocks, common brick, press brick,
and, crushed rock, lime, used lum
ber and many other articles in .the
guilders line which I will sell at'
prices that are right. Telephone 35.
C. M. PARKER.
WHITE CANVAS
CJfWe have a full line of Ladies
Children s and Men s white shoes
(Keds) which we are selling very
reasonable. Come in and examine
them.
4 We are selling nothing but
the very best quality of shoes.
CTAmonia or "Barnyard Proof"
shoes for men. Try them.
R. D. STIPJE,
UNION -:- -:- NEBRASKA
Plants for Sale.
I will have plenty of tomato, cab
bage and sweet potato plants for sale
this spring. At the Luther Mead
place half mile southwest of Union.
H. W. GRIFFIN,
2 wks. Union. Neb.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ward, par
ents of E. A. Ward, of the Union
schools, and Mr. J. O. Schwenaker
and J. P. Perry, of Plattsmouth. were
down for the class play at the M. W.
A. hall Friday evening.
Kodaks for Sale
Some special high class kodaks at
the right price. We teach the pur
chaser to use them. . Phone 645.
GHRIST & G I1RIST,
D&w Plattsmouth, Neb.
if u - a v?
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Missouri ling!
Missouri King is a black jack with
mealy points. He is an excellent ani
mal and a sure foal getter.
Missouri King will make the sea
son of 1920 at the A. L. Becker farm
and the service fee will be $12.50 to
insure a etdt to stand and suck.
Mares sold, traded or removed
from the county, service fee becomes
due and payable at once. All care
will be taken to prevent accident,
but owner will not be held respon
sible should any occur.
A. L. BECKER, Owner.
OUR STOCK OF
ugs and Furniture
is complete and we can furnish the trade a product
up-to-date, and below the present market price, as
we parchased before the advance.
DeLand and Primrose Grsam Separators
and anything you may need in the implement line.
Titan Tractors and Tandem Disc Harrows in stock.
JOE
UNION,
NEBRASKA
30,000 Acre
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 eat
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.
That Baby Overland
91
We have accepted the agency in Union and vicinity for the
"P.aby Overland," which you must see and ride in to appreciate.
We also carry Oldsomobilc Cars and Trucks and Ileo Cars and
Trucks. We have a number of good mechanics ready for any work
that may be offered in the repair line. We also carry a full stock
of tires and accesories for all makes of cars. See us for cars or
repair .work.
UNION
T !iILLSS,
-:- -:- NEBRASKA
Canvas Shoe Sale!
We arc closing out our canvas shoes and offering
them at a price which must appeal to any one desiring
shoes. Ladies white canvass shoes, $1.25; children's
in proportion; men's canvas shoes, hard soles, $2.50.
You had better get yours while they are here, for
they will not last long at these low prices.
UNION
NEBRASKA
TO t 1 yIv illLk
Fistula-Pay Yhen Cured
I t II In -?Siffi vSv A mllil 78teni of treatment that cares Piles. Fistula and
I rl Ml JT"- 1 othpr Kncta 1 Diseaiw-a in a short time, without a severe jur
is! m U M VJgsy Sgby gical operation. No Chloroform. Ether or other general
annstnetic used. A cure guaranteed in every case accepted
for treatment, and no money to be paid unti 1 cured. Write f or book on Recta 1 Diseases, with names
and testimonials of more tiian 1000 prominent people who have been permanently cured. ,
DR. E. R. TARRY 240 Dee Building OMAHA, NEBRASKA
drs. filmed & mash, the Rmim--m
fl The largest and fcest equipped denta. offsets ;n Cma'p i. Krp.rt:; K
9 in charge of all work. Lady attencr.nt. ATK PP.ICES. p
Porcelain filings just like tooth. Instrument-, ckp. fully Meiu.-'-d .
1 after using. a.'
MEMORIAL DAY
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ifH ll H O J t y
The Cass County Monument Co. has a
fine lot of Monuments and Headstones from
which to select. The prices are right. Remem
ber, there arc not many days left in which to
have your work done by the 30th of May.
We also :ut inschiptions at the cemetery.
Give Us a Trial!
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Cass County Monument Company
H. W. SMITH PRopr. . ,
Telephone 177
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