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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1920)
MONDAY. BECEMEEH 13, 1920. PAGE EIGHT PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOUENAI 3 Villiajn and fyary Get this fascinating book at once. It'sfre. The com plete, romantic storyof Edi son's sevan-year struggle to produce perfect realism in the phonograph. Beautiful illustrations of tha 17 period cabinets. A truly worth-while book. YOU never saw more exquisite cabinets. The vcrld has never produced any more exquisite cabinets. ' These cabinets are descended out of the Golden Age of Furniture. This was the age when Europe built its most luxurious palaces, created its greatest works of art, developed its finest types of crafts manship. Mr. Ediscn's designers went back to the furniture masterpieces of this period. They adapted 17 of them for the modern American home. They made every Edison Cabinet a period cabinet, even the least expensive. You must see these cabinets. Only then will you appreciate what wonderful richness and atmos phere one will add to your home. Ask about our Xmas Budget Plan. It manages your money economically. It makes 1921 hilp' pay; and that's good business.' A Word AboaP Prices i In 1914, as you can seer-"I tain through practically any investment banker, the Edison Laboratories were selling phonographs on a narrower margin of profit than the other man ufacturers. Since 1914, the price of the New Edison has advanced less than 15 and a portion of this is war tax. "Edison stood the gaff" to keep his favorite invention within the reach of everyone. if si ncn on adraba 1 -. . essi Essoin WP& f w&sg )& wrv w4 ysfls Hi l l Ml i mm mxWMl ill 'n ' 6 I I P"P' fflll e Yon rouTy IV ' ' FC m "Edison and Music?" W iu- ian ti I - oryofEdi. i y .these. -.71 Sheriff C. D. Quinton returned home last evening from Grand Island where he has ben in attendance at the meeting of the state sheriff's as sociation, which was held there t he past week. As related in vesterdav'.s Journal, Mr. Quinton was chosen to head the association during the com ing year. If it's in the stationery line, it the Journal office. call What would be more be tiful for my lady's dresse than a complete set of Ivory Toilet Articles.5 NOTED ALL-STRING . ORCHESTRA COMING Lieurance's Little Symphony at High School Auditorium Next Tues day as Lyceum Numher ware (I The Ivory in our stock is of the best quality, choicest designs'Und largest assort ment. ! ; Beautiful in appearance, lonz in usefulness. Most economical, start her set now with one of these beautiful pieces 50c to $25.00 Sr fx-: iA7xcfei v it'- y "Da F- G. Fricke Co., Plattsmouth1 Nebraska Lieurance's Little Symphony, pat terned after the Metropolitan Sym phony orchestras of the cities, and organized by Thurlow Lieurance, is to appear here next Tuesday night, December 14th, as one of the star numbers of the local Lyceum course.. ' Lieurance's Little Symphony is an all-string combination which plays sketches from a representative num ber of symphonies. It was especial ly organized by Mr. Lieurance to meet the demand for good music rather than trash. The noted com poser believed that nothing short of the best would eatlsfy the craving for real music in America, and this is the reason for the Little Symphony. It is an organization with a pur pose a company with a musical ideal. The strong combinations consist of four violins, two cellos, and a pian ist. It is under the personal direc tion of Mr. Harold Lewis in the absence of Mr. Lieurance, who does not appear with his organization. Throughout the extensive program, as published in yesterday's Journal, Mr. Lieurance has arranged the music for several different combina tions. The varied program results in one of unusual charm. The 'entertainment will begin at 8:15 Tuesday night at the High school auditorium. . To those not holding season tickets, the price of admission to adults is $1, while stu dents will be admitted for 50 cents. Be on hand promptly as there will be no delay in starting. Mrs. Mary Metzger and daughter, Miss Patty, came in this morning from their home near Cedar Creek and spent the day here visiting with friends. Popular copyrighted fiction at the ! Journal office. : I Special 3 Day Sale Look COMMISSIONERS GET BUSY t The board of county commissioners were in session this week and were evidently in a mood for refusing the matters that came' bofore them us several roads which were petitioned for wer turned down as the board did not deem it advisable at this time to make the expenditures neces sary to have them opened up. The road petitioned Tor by Alex Campbell and others in Rock 'Bluffs precinct south of this city was re fused by the board and it was decid ed not to vacate th road that had been asked to have abandoned for the now road desired by a number of the residents there. The application of SheriiT C. H. Quinton for a matron for the county jail was also taken up and decided adversely by the board. In regard to the petition of R. ('. Pollard and others for a mad in sec tion 24, township 10, rangf; 12, the commissioners decided that there would b nothing doing in this road at this' time at least. The board filled the- vacancy in the oue or jus tice of the peace in Center precinct by the appointment of Daniel Bourke of Manley. The board has adjourned to meet on Tuesday. January 4. 1921. NOW DOING NICELY. Eugene Maurer of thU city was operated on yesterday at the St. Jo soph hospital in Omaha for appendici tis from which he has been suffering for some timo and this morning was reported as doing very nicely and if nothing unforsoon occurs lie will soon Le able to bo on the highway to re covery. Mrs. Maurer is at Omaha with her. husband and the parent?. Mr. and Mrs. John Mauer have been visitors at the hospital with their son. The fact of his successful oper :ition will be the cause of a great deal of pleasure to the many friends of this popular young man in this city. SHIPS HOG TO EAST. R. W. Porter. cne of the largest breeders of the famous Poland China hogs in Cass county, has just shipped cne of his fine gilts from his place near Weeping Water to the east, sending the animal to C. E. Rico, a relative of Mr. Porter, who resides nt Seven Mile Ford. Virginia. The hog is of the very finest of the herd on the farm of Mr. Porter and will be a fine specimen of the hogs raised in this great empire stateJt the west. IS VERY SICK Adrain Christ of this city has been confine to his home for the past few days as a very sick man. suffering from an attack of pneumonia, and his condition seems quite serious and has caused his family and physician more or less worry. He was show ing some improvement last evening, but very slight as the malady has not reached its height atd it will be impossible to forecast the outcome of his case for several days yet. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CHANCE To secure some of the bargains that are to be found at the Fanger store in the great sacrifice sale of ladies ready to wear tailored gar ments. This is one of the oppor tunities that the careful shopper prices at which Mr. Fanger is offer ing them makes it necessary that the shopper get on the job early if they secure the pick of the large stock. The prices are the lowest for many months in the great sacrifice sale. Look them over. GlbHstaaas at the Journal Office! The Big Cass County Paper House, where you will fir ALL the Paper Goods Christmas. Just a few reminders of the many articles we carry: Fancy box paper from 25c up to $5.00. A complete line of Seals and Stickers. Photo albums from $1.00 up to $5.00. CHRISTMAS CARDS We have the largest and best line we have ever offer ed, including cards suitable for every member of the family and at prices ranging from lc to 50c each. Artificial flowers and baskets Decorations of ALL kinds Christmas tree ornaments Christmas bells ad tinsil Christmas candles Book ends and books. Denison's Crepe Paper and Napkins in all Christmas designs. Suitable for your home and table decorations. FANCY BOXES IN WHICH TO PLACE YOUR PRESENTS tJHow much more attractive and pleasing your gifts can be made by placing them in holly boxes. All sizes! Books! Books! Books! Popular copyrights, late fiction and books of all kinds for the "kiddies" as well as the grown-ups are now on display and await your approval and selection. You will find the prices right on this entire line. We believe we have the most complete line of children's books that you will find in the city this season. Call early and make your selection for they are going fast. Tissue Paper and Ribbons Diaries for 1921 Calendar Pads and Standi. The Jousireal Frank II. Johnson of Weeping Wa ter, was in the city today attending to some matters of business at the court house. John Solomon and wife, of York, Nebraska, who have been in the city visiting at the home of Dr. and Mrs. II. C. Leopold, departed thla morn ing for their home. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon are Just returning from a trip of several weeks in Illinois. Subscribe for the Journal today. William Rice and wife were among those going to the metropolis this morning, where they will visit for RUG BARGAINS 35'o Reduction! 872.00 9x12 Smith Axmin3ter $46.50 $67.50 9x12 Smith Axminster I $43.75 , $55.00 9x12 Smith Velvet at I $38.50 $32.50 6 x 9 Smith Axminster I $28.75 $21.00 6x 9 Smith Tapestry $17.50 $37.50 6 x 9 Sanford Axminster $29.75! $32.50 6 x 9 Smith Axminster $27.00 $19.00 9x12 Wool -Fiber rug at $17.00 $25.00 4-6x6-6 Axminster, extra heavy $19.00 If You are Going to Need Eugs Soon Don't Pass This By Christ & GhFist, NEW LOCATION Anhenser Busch ' - Building 4th and Main We're playing Santa Claus to a lot of people giving them our profit on these gifts for men. There's a subtle compliment to His good taste in every one of the following Suggestions 'Adjustable Fur Collars $9.95 to $15 Men's Fine Kid Gloves $1.50, $2.50, $3.50 Men's Silk Shirts $6.66 - $8.88 Boys' Sweaters $1.29, $2.39, $3.99 GIFT HOSIERY A pair or two of silk sox or a half dozen box of lisle would make an excellent gift 25c to 75c House Coats $5.75 to $10 Suspenders 50c, 75c, $1 All Leather Bags Leather lined, $12.75 Men's Sweaters $1.98, $4.79, $7.79 TIES in neat Xmas boxes. All bright, handsome patterns, 4-in-hands. Two grades, at 69c and 75c Men's Bath Robes $10, $10.95. $11.95 Men's Fur Caps $3.50 to $12 Army Flannel Shirts Kiki serge, $4.98 Leatherettes Coats $18.75; Genuine, $24.50 DO YOUR XMAS SHOPPING EARLY 1 r C. E. Wfescott's Sorts j ' r 1 '"I, r r V X. 0 the day and look after some mat ters of business. n
