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s i ! 1 TvIOITDAf , EirKMESR 12, 1020. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WrEELY JOXTEHAL PAGE TKEEE t A J '4 7 MURDOCK The Bank of Murdock ALL DEPOSITS GUARANTEED UNDER THE DE POSITORS GUARANTY FUND OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. CJ Ve conduct a general commercial banking busi ness and solicit your account. We pay five per cent interest on time deposits. Deed, mortgages, conveyances and contracts are always given careful attention. If you need such work done, come in. Don't forget that the income tax for the year 1920 will be due shortly after March 1 st, next, and that we are here to assist you in this matter. It would be well to get your figures to gether now, and then complete them as soon as possible after January 1st, and get this matter out of the way. The Bank of Murdock 'The Bank where You Feel at Home" HENHY A. TOOL, President J. E. GUTHMANN, Vice-Pres. H. A. GtJTEMANN, Cashier Chris Eikman of Alvo spent last Friday afternoon in Murdock looking after some business matters. Willie Lau and sister. Miss Ella, spent the most of last week visiting with friends and relatives in Omaha. E. J. Frederick of Lincoln, an elec trician, was in Murdock last week wiring the home of Harry Gillespie and others in town. Fred Stock and others of near Murdock. were attending the meeting of the federated farm bureau which i sbeing held at that place today. Miss Leah Schmidt who is employed in Elmwocd. was a visitor at the home of her parents over Sunday and returned to her work this morning. Miss Esther Schmidt was a vis itor in Lincoln last Thursday, where she was visiting with friends and ulso looking after some husine mat ters. Earl Mayf.eld of Louisville, has bc.n in Murdock for the past week, a.-sisting in the wiring of the homes and Lusiness places lor electric lights. Max Duterhoff has Just completed the painting of a medicine wagon for the Rawleigh Medicine company, which is an excellent piece' of -workmanship. August Panska was a visiter for a few days the last week at the home of his" daughter, Mrs. Chris Back meyer at Waco, returning home last Thursday. Editor L. J. Mayf.eld of the Louis ville Courier, was a visitor in Mur clork one day last week looking af ter some business matters, driving over in his car. Louis liornemeier has just com pleted the construction of new fence along his farm east of town, build ing the same with concrete posts and barbed wire. H. A. Reeves and Robert Crawford were visiting in Lincoln a one day last week, where they were looking after some business matters, driving over in their car. Gust Wendt and one of his sons, were looking after some bunesf? matters at the county seat last Thurs day, driving over in their new Uni versal car in the morning. Mrs. O .J. Pothast. who has been visiting at the home of friends and reatives in Lincoln and accompanied by their little daughter for the past week, returned home last Thursday evening. Miss Margaret Amgwert. who has teen attending a normal school for Iowa teachers at Cedar Falls. Ia., for the past few months, has com pleted ber studies and returned home a few days ago. Henry Oehleking is just having completed a new and commodious house for the raising of hogs on the farm where he is to live and which belong to his brother, the Rev. John Oehlekiner of Westpoint. C. L. Bledyost of the Krosmer Elec tric Co. of Lincoln, was in Murdock Ball Band and V7. T: : Charge Price Cash Men's cloth top, 4 buckle $4.50 $4.00 Men s cloth top, 1 buckle. . . 1 3.10 2.60 All rubber, black, 4 buckle 4.50 4.00 All rubber, red, 4 buckle 4.85 4.35 All rubber, red, 4 buckle 6.50 6.00 20 DISCOUNT on Men s, Ladies and Childrens light weight overshoes, etc. Men's 4 buckle black, all rubber army overshoes now on sale at$3.50. -filurdoeli Mercantile Co,,- Murdock, PREPARED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE JOURNAL. last Friday looking after some busi ness matters connected with the sell ing of electrical supplies occasioned by installation of the new electric lights. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McHugh de parted last Friday for Lincoln, where hey west to attend the funeral of Mr. Roy Towle, brother of Mrs. Mc Hugh, which occurred xl the fcVv Mary's Catholic church of Lincoln Saturday morning. 1 L. Neitzel. the hardware merchant, is confined to his home and bed with I a very severe attack of lumbago, which has caused him a great deal if suffering. Mr. Wm. Weddell was locking after the business for Mr. ; Neitzel. The day was fine and with the pleasant sunshine and balmy air of last Friday, was in contrast of one year ago. for on the 10th day of De cember, 1919. according to the record kept by Mr. Fred Zink. the tempera ture was 22 below zero. Miss Mildred Sorick of Lincoln, nnd a former resident of Murdock. where he has a host of friends, was a visitor in this community a few days last week, being the guest of her many former school mates here, and stopping wjh Miss Mary Rush. The bridge that has been in bad shape near the Kleiser place east of Murdock, is being repaired by new stringers and a new floor, making the structure like new. Mr. A. D. Zaar was hauling lumber from Elm- wood for the purpose, just at this time the local yard being out of this particular lumber. At the recent examination which was held at the Murdock schools, the percentages in the aggregate were very good, some running to perfect. while others were rather less. The cards have been received and show" a very good working interest and pro gress cf the scholars and ability of the faculty as instructors. Henry (Bud) Amgwert and Victor Thimgan, were passengers to Lincoln Friday morning, where they spent the day looking after some business matters in the capitay city, and re turned home in the evening. John Amgwert was called to Lin coln last Monday to look after som? business for the day. L. R. Snipes, county agent, and George Davis of Wahoo. were in Mur dock last Friday afternoon looking after some business matters concern- iTig the organization of a federated farm bureau which is being formed with the object of enabling them to work to the end of securing for tly farmer, an eaual show in the market- ing of his products as compared with is running. At three miles per boii the nrodncts of other lines. the windshield rattles and at five Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Lindquist of Omaha, were the guests at the home of H. A. Guthman and family in Murdock last Saturday and Sunday, spending the time very pleasantly. Several years ago, Mr. Lindquist, who is now the cashier of the New S. Rubber Company Nebraska DEPMR TMEMT Peters National bank, and a member of the Peters Trust Company of Oma ha, was interested with Mr." H. A. Guthman of this place in a bank at Waterloo. Nebraska. -Mr. Lindquist went to Omaha while Mr. Guthman came to Murdock. They both have made pood. Q. J. PothatU and IL W. Tool had some experience in cooking while their wives were away for the past week. Mrs. Tool was visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gorder at Weeping Water, while Mrs. Pothast was in Lincoln visiting with rela tives. One day Harold would cook and the next day would be the part of Orris to furnish the east. Py the end of the week they both became proficient and now if the business in their line becomes quiet they can em- bark in the restaurant business with some hopes of cooking enough for i themselves anyway. Have New Orchestra. At the dance which was given at the Woodman hall last Friday, there appeared a new orohestra which re ceived a very popular reception for its excellent music. The personnel of the new music makers is Miss Catherine Tool, on the piano, and which she is an adept. Harry Cil lesnie on the trans, and when it comes to the matter of a "drummer boy" he is there with the goods. The last and third number is the saxa phone by H. W. Tool, and all know of his excellence in this direction. The three make an excellent, har monious, volumniouR, and entertain ing bit of music. Has An Excellent Plan. The capable and energetic secre tary of the Murdock beard of educa tion, has drew plans for the construc tion of a new building for the Mur dock consolidated district, which hr has been discussing with the mem- bers of the board and others interest ed. On examining the plans. the seem to be about the plans tnat are needed. The board was v:s:::ne tii nearby large schools for the purpor of getting the best of what they have, and will consider the matter, durinr ths time, that the sentiment is crys talizing for the best construction of the coming school for this district. Will Hold Christmas Exercises. The Evaneelical Association , through its offices and members are ' now perfecting a program for Christ mas exercises which is soon to be here, and will' give a worthwhile en tertainment. After the conclusion of the entertainment and the closing of the work of the church for the year, they will inaugurate a revival foT ; the early part of the coming year, and will probably have their serie of meetings early in January. Measles the Second Time. One year ago Miss Marearette Mr Donald and her brother Bohhv. rhild- ren of O. E. McDonald, had the mea- seSi aIld at the time the epidemic appeared this fall the folks though there was nothingr feal.f but upor exposure to the maladv, both th- children were taken with the di gease and haVe been confined to thei" hAr1(, fnr spverai davs Mica vnr. ette was particularly sick with thr disease, while the brother was not so sick. To Warm to Kill Ducks. Henry Kleiser. who is sojourninr at Corpus Christi. Texas, writes ht brother Jesse, telling of the delight ful weather which they are enjoying in the southland. Henry says there are some excellent duck shooting there at this time, but the weather too warm for even that sport. Superceded the Speedometer. Oscar Zink has taken he eneed "merer on nis car ana says that he 15 able to 6et along without it and Paves that much. He says he now has perfected a device whereby he can tell Just the speed that the car miles per hour the fenders begin to quane. ana at eignu miles, there is a certain peculiar motion or the ra diator and when he has attained the speed of fourteen miles, the noise is similar to an empty wagon, going to the field on a frosty morning to gather corn, and at higher speeds the music of a clover huller is heard, but when it begins to sound like a corn sheller, he knows he has attained a dangerous rate of speed and shut? the engine. The Alliance Elect Officers. The Young People's Alliance of Murdock and vicinity, held their reg ular meeting at the church last Xes day at which time they had a very interesting program and looked af ter the business matters of the so ciety as well. This being their regu lar meeting for the selection of offi cers for the comine year, the fol lowing were elected: Miss Alma Oebleking. president: Rev. I. Laip- piy. rice president: Dan Bornemeier secetarv M1 Pelma Ttrnurhle. te. surer: Miss Minnie Rueter, mission secretary, and Miss Delia Oehleking pianoist. Doing: Plumbing Wotk. The home of Charles Long which nas recently been completed, is hav ing the plumbing fixtures placed in position by Walter Hillier and .an as sistant from Lincoln, of the Hillier Plumbing company of that place. Mr. Hillier has done much work in Mur dock which has been the very best and when people of this place need work In this line, they generally look to this firm tor do the work. ! . Enjoyed a Week End Viist. I TT A. Oiithmin and famllr enefit ,last Saturday in Omaha, where they all enjoyed the great play, "Katzen jamiuer Kids," which was presented at the metrojolis. and then went to Plattsmouth. where they spent Sun day at the home of Mr. Guthman' mother and sister. The children remained during Sunday, while Mr. and Mrs. Guthman went to Omaha, where they attended "Chauncey Ol- cott" for the evening, returning to Plattsmouth after the entertainment. They all returned home on Monday. Attend Golden Wedding Anniversary H. A. Tool and wife were visiting at Omaha last Sunday, where they went to attend the golden wedding anniversary of an uncle of Mr. Tool. Mr. and Mrs. William Nicklas, who have made their home in Omaha for the past thirty-five years. They with the Tools, formerly made their home at Acklay, Iowa. Shows Much Ability. The students, and especially the little girls of the Grand Praifie school which is some three miles east and a little south of Murdock, have just completed the making of a quilt which is very unique in its character The blocks which form the quilt, are all of a white background and worked with designs in blue. The little ones have made ships, houses, landscapes, dogs and other animals, displaying a wonderful ability in their execution of the work which has been allotted them to do. Not alone are the children to be congra tulated in the execution of this piece of work, but the teacher, who di- -ected the labor as well. Business Men Get Tog-ether. For better team work for the good f the city of Murdock, the business nen and those who are interested in the village's welfare, met at the eat ing house of the employes of the tew electric light line, and had a very sociable time. They had se 'ured the celebrated chef, Joe Wut- ihinek. who served the sociable citi- ens witli oysters and celery, which nost thoroughly enjoyed. The "fitt er Murdock" question was discusse and other things which will make he citizens all more prosperous and lappy. Rests in Wabash Cemetery. Last Saturday after a funeral ser ice which was held at the St. Mary's ""atholic church at Lincoln, the re- nains of Roy Towle. formerly of near Wabash, was brought here and laid o rest in the Wabash cemetery. Mr. Towls was born near Wabash some 27 years ago and with his par -nts. Mr. and MrsI George Towle, has nade his home in Lincoln for the ast few years. Roy's health has not "een the best for some time, and af ter a lingering illness he passed away last Thursday morning at five o'clock.. He leaves to mourn his "d? narture. his parents. Mr. and Mrs leorge Towle. and a sister. Miss Lena Towle of Lincoln: Mrs. J. J. Hill, -Ister of Denver; Mrs. J. E. McHugh -f Murdook. Geortre Towle. jr., o -ear Waverly; E. A. Towle of Cali 'ornia: Henry and Walter Towle o -"ear Douglas: Fred Towle of near Wabash, and Archie Towle of South end. all brothers and sisters. Mr ny Towle was a splendid young man -vho had the honor and re?pect of 'oree number of friends who. with Ms family, mourn his early death. Much Interested in Light Line. J. H. Rogge, who is the principal man Interested in the Elmwood Elec trie light line, where he has a plan ind manufactures the circuit which is used at that place, but which is on ly for a limited number of hours per lay, was a visitor in Murdock las 5riday and in consultation with Mr . Peters of the Murdock Electric company, regarding the prospects of -aving the line constructed from an "ntersection on the line which is to supply Murdock, to run to Elmwood While Elmwood has a plant of it iwn, it is small and operated for only portion of the twenty-four hours, nrobably one-fourth of the time. The needs of the town require a full wenty-four hour service, and a ser vice which will furnish power as well. If it were possible to secure the line from Murdock for service 'he rates could be reduced some two -ents per kilowatt, which would be a great saving to the consumers and ilso insure them light or power at iny time it was desired. The mat ter of securing this line should be "f interest to all those who have the 'nterest of Elmwood at heart. Wins Over Elmwood Second. A pick-up team of boys, forming basket ball aggregation from Mur dock, defeated a like team of Elm- wood, knowii as then- second team.)and fami, to LoUisvllle. where they in a game last week to the tune f - enga&ed in business. Mrs. Peterson 20 to 6. This was a very good game conducting the business after her nd one which was enjoyed by those nusband-8 deatht Mhich occurred in who witnessed the contest, although lggl In 188? ghe retired from ac they were composed of Elmwood peo- tive business life. Her daughter and pie. A number of interested younr randsoDi Mrs, Anna Paimer and At people from Murdock attended the tQ h. O. Palmer, of Omaha, came -ontest. The team from Murdock is down to be present at tne famiiy composed of Richard Tool. Maurice dinner in honor of the occasion which aicyary. iuhu. r reouie w enat auu nniuau ..uvtb, nunc iici uni Reeve accompanied as a substitute. C0CEXRELS FOR SALE I have-a number of fine Single Combed Brown Leghorn cVkerels for sale. Phone 2712. MRS. "WALTER SANS, td d&w. Murray, Neb. For the accommodation of our xui uic k-wvuouuu i Um patrons who keep aianes, the Jour- nal has added the popular "Stand- ard" line to its book and stationery! department . RAPIDLY ORGANIZING FOR EUROPEAN RELIEF Wattles Savs 3.500.000 Children will Starve Unless America Acts State Quota $300,000. The European Relief committee is rapidly organizing its Nebraska cam paign for $300,000 to help save r.00.000 children from starving 10 death in EuVope this winter, accord ing to State Chairman G. . Wat tles, of Omaha. Although organized only a few davs. the Friends' service committee of the joint campaign reports that t has perfected a local organization n every county where the Friends have a church. The Rev. O. . Car rell of Central City is state chair man lor tne jTienus. 1 Kev. Frank u. hmitu, 01 uraana, tate chairman of the church federa ion. has called a meeting of Omaha ministers to decide upon the best way for the ministers to act. Ministers of everv denomination in the state. regardless of creed are to be asked to devote their sermons on December 19th to the relief cause.- The state workers are strong! y backed up by the national organiza- ion. Thursday afternoon Rev. Roy i. Guild of New York, representing the national executive committee of the European Relief committee will be in Omaha to confer with State Chairman Wattles and his associates. "Saving the lives of these iOO i 000 little children is the greatest work in the world today," says Chairman Wattles. "They munt not be permitted to starve, as they cer tainly will do unless America sends them food. Ten dollars will feed a child one meal a day for the next four months. - That is all the little children will get to eat just one meal a day. And unless America sends that meal, they will starve." BIG HALF PRICE SALE. Elsewhere in this edition will be found the announcement of the big half price sale that is to be held at the milliinery store of Mrs. tmma Pease on Saturday of this week. The stock of hats at this high class millinery establishment is such as to afford a wide selection to the ladies and the extraordinary low prices at which they are being offered dur ing the sale places them within the reach of all. Every hat in the store is to be sold at half the former cost and the ladies of the city should avail themselves of the opportunity of se ?uring some of these exceptional bar gains. Call right now and select that line of Christmas cards yon have been waiting for at the Journal office. !,.,;, ! I i-M-l'I"! Ill T 11111 LOUISVILLE Courier 4. M"i"I"S"-it--i"i I i 1 1 1 I i"i"i"i 'i"i"i"i"r Walter Twiss came up from Tlatts mouth to visit over Sunday with the home folks. On Sunday his two friends. Adolph and L. G. Hollis. of Plattsmouth. drove up for a short visit at the Twiss home. A 12 pound daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Terry berry in the country southeast of Louisville on Friday, December S. 1920, and their many friends extend congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Scheel are rejoicing over the arrival of a sweet little daughter at their home in the country southeast "of Louisville on Monday, December 6. 1920. The Cour ier extends congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Heil gave a dinner party last Sunday to the fol lowing guests: Mr. and Mrs. Claude Seiver, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mallau and family and their guest. Miss Bertha Ruthow of Blue Hill. Nebr.; Mrs. S. A. Loveland, P. Petersen and Paul Heil. Mrs. W. H. Heil and son. Arthur, were in Omaha recently, going up to visit Mrs. Heil's daughter. Mrs. G. P. Brown. Since Mr. and Mrs. Brown moved to that city a few weeks ago they had the pleasure of seeing a number of their relatives and old time Louisville friends so that they have had no chance to get homesick or lonesome. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gaebel took their little eight-year-old daughter, Lenora, to, Omaha to the M. E. hos pital, where it was found necessary to operate upon her the same day for appendicitis. Dr. Jonas perform ed the operation. It was a serious case and slight hope was held out for her recovery but she came thru the ordeal all right and is now considered out of danger. Mrs. Matilda Peterson, a pioneer citizen of Louisville, celebrated her 81st birtday on Monday, December 1, 1920. Mrs. Peterson was born in Sweden in 1S39 and came to this country in the early 60's and lived in Omaha during the Civil war. In 1 li ? C oVia aipnmnan1aH har tiucVktlYlri was iven at lhe home of the olher daughter, Mrs. L. J. Maj-field. E., H. Norris and William Rose, two of the prominent residents of near Avoca, came in this morning from their home and spent a short time in the county seat looking af ter some business matters at the court house. Adam Meisinger and sons, Ralph Bim u'pn. m iu. .g. from their home near Cedar Creek, bringing in a truck load of chickens for the market here, I We do all kinds or oi printing. THE We are selling Buicks, Dodges and Mitchells. There are no more reliable cars on the market. Ask for a demonstration. We are always at your service. A full line of tires and accessories always on hand. The best of workmen for your repair jobs. Bring them in. Phone 35-B Tifafi WE GIVE YOU A YEAR TO PAY, AND POSITIVELY PROTECT YOU AGAINST LOSS IN CASE OF A DECLINE IN PRICE. COME IN AT ONCE AND LET US EXPLAIN OUR NEW PLAN. The Titan 1 0-20 has led the three-plow tractor field for the past five years. Farmers halve bought over $70,000,000 worth of Titans W U MURDOCK We Are Here to Serve! Mr. Consumer: Why not buy your beef by the quarter, and your pork as well? We sell either by quarter, half or the whole carcass. We will also make your sausage and render your lard for you if you wish. We are selling fresh pure leaf lard at 25 cents per pound. See us for service. J. JOHAWSEN, THE MARKET MURDOCK, NEBR. Hakes Good Christmas Gifts! JWhen selecting your Christmas gifts, do not over look the matter of Electrical Appliances, which will add to the comfort and convenience of the home. We are in a position to furnish you with Perculators, Table Lamps, Toasters, Stand Lamps, Vacuum Cleaners, Elec tric Irons, etc, all of which would make good gifts and be greatly appreciated labor siving devices in the home. The EUSurdock Electric MURDOCK vv WATER FLOOR IsUi VARNISigiAL . 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