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praclous plft of one of. tho finest lit-J ha
t'e daughters imaginable. The moth- th
Mi?s Ethel Becker xvas vi3itinr ! homo of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Nebraska Wesleyan university, delW- Grandfather Austin was such that he
where phe visited for two days at
home of her brother W. M. Chaso.
of both parents, Mesdames Ida and then returned to her home in the
Applegate and Dean Austin, were at west.
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Palmar
Applegate at the time of the arrival
t.f the little prand daughter, and,
vord was dispatched to the friends
aere. and sure, the hapinres of
with friends in Nebraska City lat , E. J. Mougay.
ered a very interesting address at
Monday. King Clark of Omaha, was a vis- the Methodist church in l nion last
McC arthey ami bturm shipped two itor In Union last Sunday for the Sunday eveninp.
could not repress the mirth which
took hold on him. lie is still smil
ing and we are of the opinion that
cars of corn to the St. Louis market day. comiug: to visit with friends and Miss Amy Austin was a visitor at the smile will not wear off.
last Monday.
Luther Mead and L. G. Todd ship
ped two cars of cattle to the Omaha
market last Monday.
('. V. Chrismisser was a business
visitor in Union from his home in Ne
hawka last Monday afternoon.
Miss Ida Freeman was a visitor
relatives and to enjoy the Clark the home of her sister at umana last
family reunion. i Friday, returning home in the eve-
A. L. Becker and son John, were nlng.
Held Annual Christmas Beunion
The pretty fashion of celebrating
ATTENDS STATE
EAR ASSOCIATION
From Monday s Dally.
This morning District Judjre James
T. Begley departed for Lincoln.
whre he goes to attend the meetine
of the district judges of the state
that is being held there this week
and this evening will enjoy the ban
quet that is to be tendered by the
looking after some business matters: The B. Y. P. Ifl of the Baptist .vory Christmas at the home of one district judges to. the members of
in Omaha last Monday, driving over cnurcn naa a ery lniereimK iueti- of tne members of the Frans family, the Nebraska supreme court wnen
in their truck and bringing home i Ing at the church last Sunday eve- with a famiiy reunion, was kept alive the members of the two courts will
a load of goods. ning and presented a Tery pleasing la?;t satUrday by the celebration of gather to talk over the professional
for a number of days at the home of Farmer's store in Union and Mr. J. A.
W. H. Porter, the president of the progTam. which was enjoyed by a
he rsister, Mrs. Geo. Saxon oi Lin
coln. Mr. John Nickles of Omaha, was
a visitor in Union for over Christmas
and Sunday, spending the time with
friends.
Eugene Applfgate of Lincoln, was
Talkington were busily engaged in
taking stock at the store during the
first part of the week.
Misses Leona and Bessie Sidwell
were visiting with friends at Ral
ston last Friday, going on the early
Missouri Pacific train and return-
a visitor in Union for over Christmas I ing home in the evening.
and Sunday, visiting at the home of j R. D. Stine and Jacob Minnear.
his mother. .were shelling and delivering corn
Fred Dovrak of Omaha, was a vis- j at the elevator of McCarthey and
itor in Union over Christmas and Sun- j Sturm, last Monday, the shelling be
day. a guest at the home of Miss j ing done by Harry McC&rroll.
Mary Becker. Miss Ora Clarke, who has been
Dr. C. M. Swab was a visitor in spending some time in Lincoln, where
Lincoln for over Sunday and after . she is taking a course in the con
visiting w ith friends returned Lome j t-ervatory of music, is home for the
Monday morning. I holidays and assisting at the hotel.
Mrs. Frank Boggs was reported as
bing on the sick list for a few days
la-: week, but later reports tell of
h. t improvement.
Mesdames H. M. Shoemaker and
Kate Smith spent the Christmas bol
iiavs at the home of the son of the
l Mesdames Clare Davis ana can
Frans were visiting in Plattsmouth
j lat Friday, being the guests of Mrs.
I Lillian Carraher. who makes her
home at the Masonic Home in that
city.
Arthur Yowell and wife of Lin
former at Omaha, Mr. Ed Shoemaker. coin Fpent Christmas at the home of
W. B. Banning and Rue Frarsithe lattor's father. Mr. . L.. Ho
were visiting in Weeping Water last ! back and family. Mrs. Yowell hav
Monday. where they were attending j in? formerly been Miss Lottie Ho
tfce meeting of the Farm Bureau Fed- i back.
eration. C. S. Johnson of Platteniouth. yard-
G. S. I'rton was looking after master for the Burlington at that
sr.ma inieinpss matters in Nebraska place, spent Christmas and Sunday
City last Monday, going down on
the morning train and returning in
the evening.
Mrs. Violet Clinkenbeard of Hove,
was a visitor over Christmas and
Sunday at the home of her parents
AV. S. Sidwell. returning home Mon
day morning.
Miss Naomi Mougay. who is at
tending school at Lincoln, was home
for a visit during the holidays at the
in Union, the guests at the home or
his daughter. Mrs. A. W. iTopst and
family.
A. W. Propst. who has bee
Grant and Imperial for the past few
months, where he has some land in
terests, returned home a few das
sea and has been spending the holi
days at home.
The Rev. LaVerne Jay. who preach
es :.t Wyoming and also attends the
Kindly Holiday Greetings
Looking over the past year we are
mindful of the great help our friends
have been to us in the conduct of our
business. And on the eve of another year
our thoughts turn to wishes of abundant
prosperity, robust health and a continua
tion of our pleasant friendship.
R. D. STINE
Union,
Nebraska.
leu 1m
tens!
A new year is at our gates. We are
greeting the new duties and responsibili
ties with joyous acclaim and trust the
future year may continue as bright as
has been the past.
We are duly appreciative of the old
time friends and those whom we have
made in the recent past. To you all we
are extending best wishes for a Happy
and prosperous New Year.
BANK OF UNOON
Union, ... Nebraska.
Happy New Year!
How many times have we heard this time-worn
expression?
Do we ever stop to consider its significance?
As ancient as it may seem, and however crude it
may be, there are volumes expressed in those two
words.
From a source of deepest gratitude to the people
of this town and community, for the kind patronage
given us during the past year and soliciting a continua
tion of your business for the coming year, we most
sincerely wish you a
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Frans
Bros
Lumber Co.,
UNION
NEBRASKA
large crowd of the young folks.
The people wer entertained on
Christmas eve, by two excellent pro
grams and Christmas trees and which
were roost thoroughly enjoyed by all
who attended them. They were at
the Methodist and Baptist churches.
Last Tuesday, Mrs. Frank Baikus
and little daughter from Dixon, were
the guests at the home of the sister
of Mrs. JRarkua. Mrs. R. E. Foef
and husband, returning to their home
in Plattsmouth last Wednesday eve
ning. Jamo? Wilson butchered two three
hundred pound hogs last week, and
put them away for the winter and
spring use for himself and wlf Be
sides the meat they made 40 pounds
of sausage and got 17 gallons of lard
as well.
Misses Addie and Octa Austin ot.
Omaha, where they are employed,
were spending the Christmas holiday
at the home of their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Dean Austin, and returned
to their work in Omaha last Mod day
morning.
Miss Dovey Barkhurst. who has
been visiting in Union for sometime
as the . guest at the home of her par
ents, spent Christmas and Sunday at
the home of friends in Weeping Wa
ter, returning home last Monday
morning.
Last Friday A. H. Austin departed
for Lincoln, where he spent Christ
mas and Sunday at the home of his
daughter, and on Monday they bot
went to Omaha, where they were in
consultation regarding the health of
Mr. Austin.
Mrs. Elbert Queen and son. Frank
Dugay of Kansas City and dauchter.
Pearl Dugay of Omaha, spent Christ
mas and Sunday at the home of Un
ion friends, and were the guests at
the home of Mesdames Jennie and
Belle Frans.
Mrs. Mary Taylor and daughter.
Miss Rachel, who are making their
home at University Plae. where Miss
Rachel is nttendintr school, were vis-
'tine in Union, being guests at t
borne of M"s. B. A. Taylor and daugh
ter. Miss Elie.
L. J. Austin of Manley. was a vis-
tnr in Unin for a Bhort time las
Monday and while here he shod
tan for Ch?rl?-s Hathaway, and de
rmrted on the afternoon train fo'-
Avoca. where e has sixteen teams
of horses to shod.
Mont Robb and wife snent Christ
mas at the home of their son. Hue-1"
Robb. at Wyoming, and were accom
panied by Miss Gussie Robb, their
dauchter. as well as by Mr. and Mr
Dean Glover of Omaha, who were
the guests at the home of Mr. nnti
Mrs. Robb at Union.
Clyde B. Lynde and wife of Fort
Worth, Texas, who have been here
for some time visiting at the home
of Mr. Lynue's parents, departed
this morning for Kansas, where they
will viit tor some time, being ac
companied by Mrs. M. Lynde, who
will also visit for some time In that
state
J. B. Roddy, who is making his
home in Omaha, was a visitor in Vn
ion for a short time last Monday
morning and then departed for Ne
braska City, where he was looking
after some business matters and ac
companying his ton Eugene Roddy,
who was looking after some busi
ness there.
Earl Merritt and wife were visit
ing for Christmas and over Sunda:
at the home of J. D. Lewis, wlft-re
they spent the time very pleasantly
and returned home last Monday
morning. Mrs. J. D. Lewsi returned
home with them and visited for the
day, returning to her home in Platte
mouth in the evening.
C. B. Lynde and wife of Fort
Worth. Texas, and Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Mclmirf of Lincoln, and
Frank Friberg and wHfe of Verdon
were guests at the home of L. R. Up
ton. M. Lynde and Derwood Lynde
for the Christmas holiday. They al
enjoyed the occasion and departed
for their homes last Monday morn
ing.
, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Larson and Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Sydebotham of Platts
mouth, and Miss Esther Larson were
isiting for Christmas and over Sun
day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.
VT Foster, southeast of Union. Mrs.
Foster is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Larson. They all enjoyed a very
vleasant time and returned to Platts
mouth Sunday evening.
Matt McQuinn was Teported as
'ieing very sick at his home during
he latter portion of last week and
it was thought that he was threat
ened with pneumonia, but through
the efforts of his physician and the
careful nursing at home, he was able
to pull through without actually
contracting the disease, and is re
ported as feeling some better at thi3
time.
The Rev. W. II. Underwood of Oma
ha, representing the interects of the
Crowell home at Blair, which was a
gift from Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Crowell
to the Methodists for a home for
the deaconesses and superanuated
the occasion at the home of Mrs.
Jennie Frans. The day was spent
n social enjoyment and the renew
ing of friendships. A most elabor
ate dinner was served and to which
all participated. Those present and
to assist in the happy occasion were
Messrs and Mesdames li. M. Frans.
Merritt Pollard, the latter of Nehaw-
ka, Mrs. E. H. Riggs of Brewster.
Mrs. Belle Frans of Union, Miss
Lena Klaurens of Xehawka, Mr. and
Mrs. Ezra Frans and daughter June.
Misses Eula. Marie and Alma Frans,
Messrs Kemper. John and Herold
Krans and Master Merritt Pollard,
Jr., and Mrs. Jennie Frans and son
Ray, and also son Rue Frans and
wife. Mrs. E. II. Riggs who came
from her home at Brewster, brought
two turkeys which added to' the de
light of the feast.
ideals and thoughts
The state bar association is alpo
meeting in Lincoln this week and a
number from this city who are mem
bers will be present to enjoy the
gathering of the followers of Black-
stone.
The judges of the state will also
meet with Governor McKelvie and
to discuss thi needed laws for the
betterment of the state and to make
the process of justice easier for the;
bench as well as the bar and the liti
gants. Many of the laws of the state
are now being discussed as to needed
changes and among these is the Inde
terminate sentence law against
which a great deal of undeserved crit
icism has been brought 'to bar and
the state executive will have the ad
vice of the bench on this important
matter.
Went to Omaha for Treatment
Last Monday afternoon L. M. Mc-
Vey and wife came to Union and
from here went to Omaha, where Mrs.
McVey entered St. Joseph's hospital,
where she was to receive treatment
for her health which has not been
the best for some time, and it is fear
ed that she will have to undergo an
operation. It is hoped that the lady
may have a return of better health
by the treatment and may soon be
able to return to her home.
Had Big Feed Sunday.
As has been the custom for a num
ber of years, the members of the
Clark family met last Sunday at the
heme of C. E. Clark at the Union ho
tel and having as the guests of hon
or. Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Clark, the par
ents who live in Weeping water.
There were present besides the
guests of honor, the following: C.
E. Clark and family. Fred Clark
and family, Ira Clark and family all
cf Union, King Clark of Omaha, Clif
ton Clark of Omaha. Mrs. Vesta Oar1
and daughter. Miss Lydia. Mr. and
Mrs. O. W. Finney and children of
Auburn. Will Clark and wife of
Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Returned to Work Monday.
Harry Graves, who has been spend
ing the past week in Union as the
guest at the home of his parents and
wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Mark, departed for Omaha last Mon
day morning on the early train to
again take up his work as traveling
ilesman. while Mrs. Graves and lit
tle daughter will remain for a longer
visit before returning to their home
at Central City.
Enjoyed Fine Christmas Dinner.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. D.
Stine Christmas day, was held a very
enjoyable affair, when a large num
ber of friends and relatives gathered
together to enjoy the hospitality of
the host and hostess at Christmas
dinner and a very enjoyable after
noon as well.
One would be surprised at the good
things which the table of this genial
couple afforded for this holiday. So
cial conversation and reminescences
were endulged in and all heartily en
joyed the occasriou.
Besides the host and hostess and
family there were present to partici
tiate of the hospitality, the following:
Mrs. Catherine Stine, Mrs. Louvinia
Comer, Mr. and Mrs. II. F. Comer,
Mrs. Nancy Grimes. Mr. and Mrs.
David Murray. Mrs. T. T. Smith, Mis
ses Sarah Johnson, Margaret and
Louise Murray.
Three Celebrates Birthday.
Last Sunday was a-very pleasing
time was had at the home of the
Rev. W. A. Taylor and wife, when
unbeknown to Mrs. Taylor, a large
number of relatives and friends came
bringing baskets laden with the good
things of this life to eat, and made
merriment at her home, celebrating
her 4Sth birthday, which was also
the 44th birthday of her brother Mr
W. M. Chase of Omaha, and as well
the birthday of Master Melvin Ho
hack, who was born some six years
ago. hile the dinner was indeed a
great surprise to Mrs. Taylor, the oth
ers being m the secret, it was one
of the best of dinners, the birthday
cake which contained some 4 9 can
dles, was covered with a niece of
pasteboard which protected the cake.
and all the candles burning at the
same time. Those present to partake
of the merry time and of the ex
cellent dinner, were the hostess and
guest of honor. Mrs. W. A. Taylor
and husband, W. M. Chase, another
guest of honor, and wife. Melvin Ho
back the last guest of honor, Bennie
Lux and wife of Omaha. Abby Baker
of Denver, a sister of Mrs. W. A.
Taj-lor, Arthur Yowell and wife of
Lincoln, R. W. Taylor and wife and
pon. Howard, W. L. Hoback and two
daughter;;, Misses Lelia and Hattle,
John Hoback and wife and their two
sons Melvin and Kenneth and daugh
ter Mary. Charles Hoback and daugh
ter Marjorie and son Donald, the two
latter are the grandchildren of the
Rev. W. A. Taylor and wife, and Roy
TEACHING IN ORIENT.
Miss Rachel Stander. oldest daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Stander.
who live at Louisville, Neb., and who
belongs to a pioneer Nebraska faniily
has accepted a profes.-iorship in the
department of English in the Ameri
can college at Tokio. Japan. Miss
Stander was a Nebraska delegate to
the world's Sunday school convention
held in Tokio in October and went to
Japan with Miss Mary Ellen Brown
of Lincoln, general secretary of the
Nebraska Sunday school association.
In letters home. Miss Stander writes
that her work is delightful and inter
esting. The two schools, one for
girls and one for boys, are located on
a iorty-acre tract, wiucn was given
the Methodists for the college by Dr.
Goucher of Goucher college, and i
located on the highest point in the
heart of the city. The buildings
are well equipped, but simply furnish
ed, according to Miss Stander. The
boys' college, where Miss Stander
teaches, ha.s an enrollment of 1.100
pupils. She has classes in both the
academy and college. In the former,
she has a Japanese interpreter. By
the time the pupils reach the college.
they speak very good English. Miss
Stanader was born in Louisville. She
graduated from Louisville high school
in the class of 1911, winning the
scholarship. She is also a graduate
of the Nebraska Wesleyan university
of the class of 1915. She has taueht
in the high schools of Louisville,
Ashland and Alvo. State Journal.
VEEY FINE EDITION.
One of the old time Plattsmouth
residents. Frank Boyd, who is now-
living at Tergen, Montana, sends the
Journal a copy of the special editior
of the Lewiston, Montana, Democrat,
which was recently issued and it i
a paper that would do credit to a
city of more thousands. This city
is now one of the livliest cities in
Montana and the oil fields located
rear there has brought on a great
boom in property and business. The
Democrat has been established for
the past twenty-five years and in
the year 1900 it was edited by Col.
M. A. Bates, the present editor of the
Journal, who had gone there from
his home in Missouri, and remained
in charge of the paper during tv
great political struggle in Montana
between the Clarke and Daly forces
of the democratic party. This spe
cial edition of the Democrat consist
of 72 pages, all largely devoted tr
the write up of Lewiston and sur
rounding country.
Joel Rawls. wife and children of
Lewiston are in the city for a visit at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A.
Rawls, parents of Mr. Rawls, and
they are also loud in their praise of
the new city of the Pacific west that
is growing by leaps and bounds.
EAGLES BABBIT HUNT.
The members of the Eagles will
enjoy a rabbit hunt on New Years
day and the members are preparing
to join in a great slaughter of the
bunnies to form the basis of a feed
to be held in the near future. All
Eagles who feel that they are good
marksmen are requested to meet at
the club rooms between 7 and 8
o'clock Saturday morning and join
in the hunt. Get out the old rifle,
shot guns and muskets and be on
the job when the time for the hunt
rolls around.
wives ot ministers ot Nebraska. Mr. Bollman. On account f the illness
Underwood spoke at the morning ser-j of a son, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Tavlor
vice hour and made a very earnest and w-ife and their two sons, Alda
rlea for the institution and vras lis- and Elza. were not able to arrive
tenea to rty tne large crowd with until after the conclusion of the din
ner, but arrived in time for the con
gratulations and sociability
W. A. Taylor was the recipient of
a five dollar gold piece from Mrs.
much interest.
Was Sure a Harvnv Man.
Grandfather Dean Austin was verv
hTirv when the news came of the Ar,rie Baker, sicter of Mrs. Taylor,
rift from the stork to Mr. and Mrs. who na been visiting in Union from
Palmer Applepate. of Sbrevenort. La., ber home in Denver, and who de
latt Tuesday, when they received the parted last Monday morning for Oma-
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-How Year's Evening-
An Excellent Play
"A Child of Paris
Streets!"
Very Exciting Scenes!
Saturday Evoning
- We Wish You Prosperity-
If, as we believe, good will is
the most priceless asset in busi
ness, it is certain that you have
by your past patronage and
courtesy won our sincere grati
tude and thanks.
We trust that we may con
tinue to merit your confidence in
the future and that, in the New
Year ahead, you will reap your
full share of Prosperity and Success.
A. L. BECKER
UNION
NEBRASKA
Greetings to
Our Friends:-
We are not unmindful of the friends
who, by their patronage, have contribut
ed so largely to our success. We prize
your friendship as one of our most valu
able assets, and take pleasure in this day
extending the wish that you may prosper
during the coming year, live long and en
joy abundant health and happiness.
Robert Willis
Union,
Nebraska,
We Wish You
Prosperity!
Yes, this is our New Year's wish. And yet not
alone are wre extending this wish because it is New
Years, but because we really want you to enjoy pros
perity. This wish we feel throughout the year, although
we are more wont to express it at this season.
A little later we will announce some very attrac
tive offerings in our line of goods. Watch for them, as
we will meet you more than half way on the matter of
re-adjustment. Yours for a Happy New Year.
UNION
anning,
-:- NEBRASKA
30,000 Acres
LINCOLN COUNTY, COLORADO LAND
FOR SALE!
We are harvesting an excellent crop of wheat in
Lincoln County, Colorado, at thi tim-;. Come, see
land, where in many instances one crop will pay for
the land. We are making trips every Saturday. Call
and see L. R. Upton for arrangements and particulars.
The best land and at a price where any one can pur
chase and at prices where ane one can pay.
CHAS. BOWDISH,
Box No. 11 - - - Union, Nebr.
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