PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOUBNA1
THURSDAY. MARCH 17, 1921.
AGE SIX
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Murray Departmen
Prepared in the Interest of the People of Murray and Surrounding Vicinity Especially for the Journal Readers
Protecting your
Family
Keeping the wolf from your
door is often taken too
figuratively. But it is not an idle
joke, to be ridiculed or ignored.
To keep the wolf from your door
requires weapons more powerful
than implements of war. It requires
a defense that cannot be bought or
your
Make This 'BanKVotir 'Best Servant
Open an Account tvith Vf Today JVOWf
Four pr cent Interest on time deposits.
Our deposits are protected by the State Guaranty Law.
MURRAY STATE BASN3K
All business transactions held in strict confidence
Your Personal Bank.
C. H. Boedaker was a visitor in
Plattsmouth for a short time on last
Tuesday.
Miles Altman. of Plattsmouth, was
a visitor in the Murray neighborhood
last Tuesay.
Francis Cook is visiting at Lincoln
this week, being a guest of Orville
Todd and George Cunningham.
Thomas B. Smith left a few days
ago for the northern part of the
state, where he will farm during the
coming year.
Dr. f$. F. Brendel and John Faris
were looking after some business in
Omaha last Tuesday, driving up in
Mr. Farris' car.
O. A. Davis is spending the week
in Plattsmouth. where he is serving
as one of the jurymen at the March
term of district court.
Frank Mrasek has been busy of
late hauling brick from Platts
mouth to Murray for use in the con
struction of various buildings in this
vicinity.
Harry Todd, of Lincoln, has been
in Murray and at the farm south of
town for the past few days, looking
after having some threshing done,
which he did not get completed last
fall.
V. R. YOUNG
AUCTIONEER
Always Ready for Sale
Dates far or near.
RATES REASONABLE
SATISFACTION OR NO PAY I
REVERSR ALL CALLS
Telephone 428 Plattsmouth Exchange
The Season's Newest
Creati
in Summer dress goods are being shown in our store
in the largest variety of patterns we have ever stocked.
BEAUTIFUL FLORAL VOILES
THE FINEST DOTTED DIMITIES
CREPES AND KIMONA CREPES
WHITE GOOD OF EVERY KIND
The prices are much less than the big city
stores. We want you to see them.
Miatt H Tutt,
MURRAY,
borrowed it is gained
through practice of thrift
To save is to insure yourself
and your family protection.
Every man owes himself and
his family the protection of a
savings account in a good
substantial bank such as this
one. There are other ways in
which we can help you protect
family.
Investigate.
A. A. Wright and family spent
last Suni'.ay at the home of relatives
in Weeping Water, driving over in
their auto.
Mrs. Adarii Hild s spending 'the
week at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. L. H. Puis and enjoying the
visit greatly.
Cus Hansen and family, of near
Nehawka. were guests at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hild, in Mur
ray last Sunday.
Fred Lutz and family and Her
man Gansmer and family were Sun
day visitors at the home of A. Gans
mer, north of Murray.
Joseph Cook was busy last Tues
day constructing a concrete walk
from the front of his house to the
property line, which adds much to
the appearance of his property.
Philip Hild and family and Louie
Friedrich and family, of northeast
of Murray, were guests at the home
of L. H. Puis and wife Sunday, all
enjoying the occasion very much.
Jarvis Lancaster was looking af
ter some business matters in Elm
wood last Tuesday afternoon, going
over with his truck for the purpose
of bringing home a load of merchan
dise. Jesse McVey came down from
Plattsmouth last Saturday and is
making his home at the Murray hotel
and assisting with the work in the
culinary department, being an ex
pert in that line of work.
The foundation is being laid for
the new house on the Mrs. Colvin
farm west of Murray and the con
struction of the building by J. A.
Scotten, the contractor, will be
speedily rushed forward.
Mrs. Sadie Oldham had us add
her name to the list of readers of
the Journal and will in the future
receive the paper which contains so
much of interest to the citizens of
Murray and vicinity.
ions
NEBRASKA
t
Yes. we handle country produce,
chickens and cream at the Murray
cream station.
Mrs. August KnjUenieier. Mrs. Otto
Puis were gue.-ts of the missionary
soeiet Friday.
J. S. Pitman of near l'nion was
looking after some business in Mur
ray Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. John Campbell is reported a
being some better since her attack
of heart trouble last .Saturday even
ing. The highest market price in cash
price in
fat and
na'.d for cream, butter tat and egg:;
at the Murray cream :
tat ion.
Mr. and Mrs. John V
ant me 01 y-
oming, were in Murraj
omin. were in Murray
ary society.
Mr. and Mrs. T. S.
F.sidav. Mrs.
Friday. Mr::.
Harrows and
Mr. and Mrs. Jam
the picture show
lJrown attended
in Plattsmouih
Saturday evening.
t'nele Eli Eaton. living
Fnion, is reported as being
his home. lr. J. F. !rend'-l
ast of
sick at
is the
attending physician.
T. J. Prendel was looking afier
some business matters in Weeping
"Water this week in connection with
the automobile insurance for which
he is district agent.
I'd ward Lyin.in. of Vail. South
Dakota, who came Jo Omaha with
cattle, came on down to Murray for
a visit with the Young family. Mr.
I.yicun is a son-in-law of D. A.
Young.
Seprle S. Davis, of Pjuttsmout h.
was a visitor in Murray last Mon
dav. ami 'was looking after some
business matters, as well as prepar-1
ing to move to the farm again in a'
short time. j
The ladies of the Library board
have had the room? wired for elec-'
tricity and they are now lighted in
a way that permits of reading with
out having to strain the eyes either
day or night.
F. W. Elliott, of Plattsmouth. rep
resenting the Collins Oil company,
was a business visitor in Murray on
last Tuesday, bringing down a ioad
of oil and gas for delivery to his
customers here.
Jesse Chambers is looking after
business at the .Murray cream sta
tion during the absence of J. A.
Scotten, who is kept very busy with
the numerous building projects he
has under construction.
Jarvas Lancaster and Ed Kniss i
were looking after
matters in Nebraska
day, having taken a
that place for Mr.
some business
City last Mon
load of hogs to
Kniss, which
were sold to the packing house.
A. G. Long. John Farris anil G.
M. Minford were in Omaha last week
and while there Mr. Minford pur
chased a set of harness, a saddle and
a bridle for his son, William, which
made him an excellent present.
Mark White, of Lo-j Angeles. Cali
fornia, who has been visiting for
some time in this part of the state,
was called to Murray a few days ago
on business matters. and spent a
short time with his many friend.
Mrs. V. A. Kennedy, who has been
sick at her home for some time past
is reported as being somewhat im
proved, though she is still confined
to her bed, but hopes are entertain
ed that she will soon be able to be
up and around again.
Glen Perry end wife enjoyed the
class initiation of .the Eastern Star
chapter at Nebraska City last Sat
urday night, at which there were
delegations present from many sis
ter chapters, including a large num
ber from Plattsmouth.
Barnyard gclf or pitching horse
shoes is coming into its own again
this spring. In Murray many of the
younger set, who otherwise would
not be expected to know a horseshoe
from an endgate rod or a wagon
coupler. have taken up the "art")
ana necome very aaept at pitcning
the quoits.
Joseph Itobhin has a little .son
who has been sick at his home for
the past few days. For a time it
j was feared he would be down with
.pneumonia, but careful nursing anil
.the best of treatment by the family
physician have arrested the attack,
and the little fellow is getting bet-
ter at this writing.
I). C. Uhoden does not propose to
let the lapse of livery business put I
him out of the running and is buy
ing hogs and feeding them. He can
and thin hogs'in the barn, adding to
tbeir weight bv balanced rations and
fir.fr i,i,,oif .. :.r r.rff a r.
r,...it ",f .hi c,.,..,itt i,r,Q f iri
ness. i
Wn
Seyboblt living northwest of
1
jorray slieiiet: his corn Tuesday anil
will n' it for feeding. Mrs. Ii. F. 1
P.rcndej wa out a'si:;ting with the
cooking. P.ev. A. (J. Hollowell was
ab o at the gathering. Ftev. Hollo-i
'.ell is
with the
of whom
. . . i
last oecoming acquainted
neonle of hi;; parish, many
reside in the country about
M urray.
I got a
train pulled
er Tuesday,
kept pretty
good breath when the
out," said Glen Boedek
Mr. Boedeker has been
busy for some time past
in making out
at which task
income tax reports,
he has been most
obliging, and
t unity that
is glad of the oppor
wa. his to assist
with the work that
more of a puzzle than
tackle themselves.
Mr--. Frank Moore
infected finger which
ing her much trouble.
to many was
they cared to
, who has sn
has been giv
is reported as
getting along nicely now, though the
finger continues very sore. i
Mrs. Saoi Schwab. liviDg on the
home place south of Rock Bluffs, u
reported as having been pretty sick
-for some time past with erysipelas.
He is now said to be showing con
siderable improvement which is grat
ifying news to his friends.
If t,ny of tbe readers of tbe
Journal knor of any .social
event or item of Interest in
this vicinity, and will mail
name 10 t bis office. It will ap
pear under tiiis beadintr. We
want all uewsltems F.ditou
Here They Come in Threes.
Three homes in the neighborhood
are overjoyed, all because of the ar
rival via the stork route of two hoys
r.nd a girl. The young lady arrived
a few days si go at the home of Henry
Vest and wife, who live south of
Murray. The young men came to
gl tdden the homes of Leslie Shrad-r
and wife and f. c. Lloyd and wife.
Everyone seems to be doing nicely
;Mid congratulations are extended 1:
tie parents of this trio of lusty
young.'-l ers. who are able to make
themselves heard as well as si en.
Officers of Association
The permanent ol!icers for the
year
t ion
dent
dent
of the Murray Library associa-
:irc Mrs. G. M. Minford.
Mrs. 1!. F. IJrendel, vice
and Mrs. J. F. ISreudel.
presi
pre i
sec re
board Long.
I tary-t re isorer.
The advisor;
Mesdames 11.
nd L. II.
is compose! "'
A. A. Young i
Another
There will
Excellent Supper
b" another of those ex-
C( Pent
noted
suppers for which Murray is
far and near. this? coining
Saturday night. This one wiL he in
charge of Mrs. H. C. Long and all
who know of her ability along that
line will assuredly know that she
will furnish a repast of generous
proportions. This will be a general
r.upper and chicken will be served as
well as other things which appeal to
the appetite. And rpeaking of sup
pers, we are glad to say that th" one
given list week netted the Library
association just $3-r after all ex
penses were paid. Kemember al-u.
:that everyone who gives five dollars
j for the benefit of the association
j will be honored by becoming a
I stockholder, and will be assisting in
i a very laudable work.
I
i
Bring in Library Books
! Any one having a library book
'will please return it to th library
at once, as the Library association is
reclassifying them and wants them
all brought in so that they may be
properly listed. As soon as the task
of relisting is completed, they may
be taken out again. Do not neglect
i this as if is imperative that the re
listing be done at this time.
Has His Place "Dolled Up-'
W. A. Scott, the popular caterer
joining over the redecorai ion of their
! place of business, which work has
' just been completed by Phillip Lam
bert, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Scott.
The interior has been painted a robin
egg blue color, which lends a pleas
ing effect to the appearance of the
place.
Former Murray Girl Weds
Announcement was received here
a few days ago telling of the mar
riage of Miss Clara Barbara Church
ill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. G.
Churchill of Holyoke. Colorado, to
Mr. Charles Le Roy Jarvis. The
ceremony took place on Saturday
afternoon. February 12th and the
young folks are making their home
at Haxton, Colorado. The many
friends of the parties here extend
best wishes for a happy and useful
married life.
Are Installing an Oil Station
Murray is getting right up-to-date
in the way of modern conveniences.
The latest of these is an oil station
, being installed by the Standard Oil
I company. A. E. Peterson and H. A.
, Evers, of Omaha, representing the
above company are here looking af
ter the work, being assisted by a
number of local workmen. Two tanks
, of 20,000 gallons capacity each, one
for kerosene and one for gasoline.
-will enable the
company to ,keep a
both fluids on hand
thus do away with
them overland from
j good supply of
j at Murray and
having to haul
Plattsmouth.
The advantage
of this will be re-
fleeted in lower
costs, as in Union
gasoline has been
hauled here from
bring 30 ' cents.
2S cents while that
Plattsmouth had to
The action of the
company in providing our town with
modern facilities and cheaper oil is
highly appreciated by all.
Given Surprise Party Thursday
Coming home from a strenuous
d' a the Merchants' week fes-
"V,V , y,u,aiul '"-
: H. Puis was somewhat weary
W
and
went home at an early hour, reti
ing for the night soon after his ar
rival home. Scarcely hail he arrived
at sound slumber when the telephone
rang and Mrs. Puis announced that
his brother Otto was at the store and
wanted to get a set of harness which
had been ordered for him.
Reluctantly Mr. Puis arose and
'dressed, going to the store and when
he turned on the electric lights judge
his consternation at finding the en
tire store filled with men and women
who greeted him with good wishes
and happiness, it being his 45th
birthday. The assemblage adjourn
ed to the hall above the store, where
a merry time was had until a late
hour, music, games, dancing and a
royal feed being among the forms of
entertainment. His brother failed,
however, to take the harness home.
The affair was very nicely planned
and as well executed. Mr.
highly gratified at the good
which were manifest in his
Pius IS
feelings
behalf.
The Daughter Came to Stay
Joy was unbounded at the home
cf J. M. Van horn and wife southwest
of Murray last Tuesday, when, at
the break of day. there came a bright
little blue eyed baby girl to make
her home with the fond mamma and
proud father.
Revival Meetings a Success
The series of revival meetings that
have been going on at the Christian
church have been productive of
much good in uniting the member-'
ship more closely together and willj
be reflected in increased attendance
and greater co-operation.
Worth While Entertainment j
('apt. W. (!. Munsoii. of the Uni
versity of Nebraska will give a two
night's program for the Community
club Friday and Saturday nights,
March L'.'.th and 201 h. This is the
program that was billed a few weeks
ago but was postponed on account
of sickness.
The subject of the first night of
this program will be "Over the Top",
and the second night is purely fun.
The price will be r,o cents single
admission for adults or two nights,
for 7" cents. Children over 7 and
under 1",. 2 cents. The lir.st ?2.V
goes to Mr. Munson and the remain-1
iiig proceeds will be divided fitl-fii)
with the Community club.
The object of this entertainment
is to furnish a good program for our
people. Mr. Munson conies highly
recommended and it will be well
worth while for us to make an effort
to attend this program.
We must have something worth
while in the way of entertainment
to nink" us satisfied v. ith life. It
takes a little spice to break the
jriind an.! Capu.in Muiimiu is able
to furnish the spice.
-!e sure to hear hint.
Library Supper
Mcsdam'.-v- ('.. M . Minford. John
Farris. J:e,. Drown. Win. Drown,
Oiiv. r Davis, Tom Tih.on, W. A.
Scott, J. A. t'cotien. T. S. Barrows
and M. Dartlett helped out with the
Library supper las Saturday night,
which v. as a gr'nt success. The
price charged at these suppers is
back to L'T ents ami :',' was rea
lised from this last one. Arrange
ments have been m:de to hold a
supper each Saturday night for the
next ten weeks, so make your plans
to again eat supper in Murray, and
thus aid the Library association,
which is doing su-'li a good work in
our town. This supper vr.s super
vised by Mrs. Minford and the one
next Saturday nigh will be in charge
of Mis. Long as chairman.
The .Murray library now has elec
tric lights. Mrs. Harrows is librar
ian at:: in and will assist materially
in making the library the success
again thi-- year it deserves io be.
Mr::, una Lawton spent Saturday
with home folks.
Albert Young sold three of his
pure bred hogs this week, all going
to local customers.
Bud Niekles is now located on the
R. R. Niekles farm and will farm
for himself this year. Dud is doing
the work along, also batching. Good
chance for some good looking cook.
Mr. and Mrs. James Holmes were
guests of Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Gil
more Friday. Mrs. Holmes coming
down to attend the missionary so
ciety meeting at the Gilmore home.
Miss Etta Niekles is nurse at the
home of Herman Wohlfarth. caring
for Mrs. Wohlfarth.
Missionary Society Meets
One of the largest crowds that has
attended the Missionary society in
many months, assembled at the home
of Dr. and Mrs. Gilmore Friday af
ternoon. Mrs. W. G. Doedeker was
the leader of a very interesting pro
gram, that of the Community and
the Church and also the Child Labor
f-uestion. Roth topics are well
worth the while of one to study
become familiar with.
and
Murray School Notes.
Elsie Puis was absent from school
Monday.
The Wohelo Sewing club met at the
-hurch Saturday at 2:::0 p. ni.. and
we elected our permanent officers.
Margaret Spangler was elected pres
ident; I.eora Farris, vice president;
Marie Puis, selretary and treasurer.
Those that have already enrolled are
Helen Head. Mary and Willa Parks,
Violet Keil, Blanche Scotten. Mar
garet Dietl. Leora Farris, Hazel Da
vis, Margaret Spangler and Marie
Plus. We have chosen Mrs. Hallas
as our leader.
Marie and Klsie Puis were absent
from school Thursday.
Margaret Dietl visited with Marie
Puis, Sunday.
Study! Study! Quarterly exams
come next week.
Clara Mrasek was absent from
school Monday morning.
Gladys Mrasek wa-5 excused from
school Monday morning, and wan
nuable to return in the afternoon.
Murriel Wickham. a former pupil
of our school, is visiting with old
friends in Murray this week.
Charles and Mabel Howard visit
ed at the home of I.eora and Curtis
Farris. Saturday night and Sunday.
Miss Gage and Mis-. Wilson went to
Omaha on the three o'clock train
Friday to hear the violinist, Kreis
ler. who played at the auditorium.
Miss Van Hen sen also went to Oma
ha on the afternoon train to hear
Four horses.
Two 3-year-old colts.
One saddle pony.
Two 2-vear-old colts. $3!.
One P. & O. lG-inch walking plow.!
good as new, $15. I
One Queen incubator, ISO-egg.
size, used twice, $20.
One set work harness, $15.
Saddle and bridle. $10.
Five ton of prairie hay.
Clifford Roberts,
PHONE 2913
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
ipring Has Gome A4iopping!
We looked for it and wanted it to hurry, but did
not think it would be here so quick.
Now is the time to paint and we have the paint
in all colors and the best quality.
Have you started the garden yet? Well, it is time.
Seeds? Why, yes, in package and bulk, fine quality,
and all kinds. Sure, we have garden tools of all kinds.
HARNESS? Sure, the best and at prices you can
afford to pay. Come and see. Collars and sweat pads
as well.
IMPLEMENTS and Farm Machinery now on hand
and you won't have to pay the increased freight rates
either. Anything you want in this line.
We also maintain a branch of our Implement and
Machinery line at Plattsmouih in charge of D. B. Eber
sole. See us for prices and delivery.
W. H. PUIS, THE
Murray,
Gage and Miss Wilson
returned on the mid-night train.
Clara Mrasek and Mabel Arnold
visited with liazl Davis, Sunday af
ternoon. The English class is now studying
poems from Macanlay's book, "Lays
f Ancient Rome." We have just
finished the poem "Moratus" and en
joyed it very much.
For Sale
White Chimesees goose eggs, 25c
each. Mrs. Albert Young, Murray.
Aid Society at Mrs. Long's
The aid society of the Christian
..hurch was entertained at the home
of Mrs. 11. C. Long. Mrs. Jenkins,
Mrs. Albert Young, and .Mrs. George
Niekles assisting. Forty were pres
ent and it is needless Jo say that all
had a profitable and pleasant after
noon. Mrs. George Parks was the
leader and those who helped with
the program did it in a very able
manner.
The Rev. Hollowell was also pres
u and helped a great deal with
the program.
For Sale.
Pedigreed Holstine bull
$50. Naerly white. The
breeding. Albert Young.
calf for
be?t of
Henry Kircher Meets Accident
While endeavoring to push his
car from the garage, Henry Kircher
had the misfortune to exert himself
to such an extent that that he tore a
ligament loose in one of his legs,
which has caused him much suffer
ing and inconvenience, as well as
kept him from his daily occupation.
Grandma Fitch, who has been
spending the winter with her daugh
ter. Mrs. Fraus at Union, came up to
spend a few months with her son
and family. James Fitch.
Slave the Best
We buy our building materials from first hands,
and carry same in stock at our yards. The prices have
been adjusted to meet the lower level of farm products.
The farmer can now build on an equitable basis.
Out of town firms have to add a loading and local
freight charge of from $50 to $75 per car extra to
their prices. We save you that and also you are not
required to take more than you need to fill your car.
Come, see the goods at the yard; make your se
lection, get estimates, prices and plans.
We are here to give the best service.
Banning & Niekles,
MURRAY -:- -:- -:- NEBRASKA
Clothes to Work In!
That is what we are talking about good working
clothes. We are offering at this time men's Overalls
and Jackets the famous heavy Oak Brand for
$2.00
THE GARMENT
Boy's size, same brand, and excellent quality at from
$1.25 to $1.75
Extra Fine Work Shirts at $1.10
F. T. VtflLSOPJ
THE "SERVICE"' STORE
MURRAY -:- -:- -:- NEBRASKA
Drs. ftlach & IVJacEvThe Dentists p
7A '&ilA erate Prices.
ments carefully
THIRD FLOOR,
HARDWARE F,1flfJ,
Nebraska
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
Last Sunday evening the pretty
country home of Mr. ami Mrs. Wendel
Ileil was the tcene of a very pleasant
surprise party, when the children of
Mr. and Mrs. Heil came to help their
father celebrate his 74th birth anni
versary. To say that Mr. Heil was surprised
is putting it mildly, but he soon re
covered and joined in the merriment.
The evening was passed in music,
games and social conversation. A
large birthday cake decorated with
seventy-four bright candles and
which was baked by Mrs. John Heil.
was presented to him by a grand
daughter, .Miss Elsie Heil.
At twelve o'clock a dainty two
course luncheon was served after
which the guests departed wishing
Mr. Heil many more such happy
birthdays. Those who were psesent
were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heil and'
family, Mr. and' Mrs. John Rohrdanx.
and family. Mr. and M:s. Edward Heil
and family. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ileil.
Mr .and Mrs. Louis Meisinger, Mr.
and Mrs. Will Rohrdanz and family.
Florence Gauer. E'-ie and LTdla Heil
and Walter and Fred Heil.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express to the mem
bers of the fire department and our
neighbors, our appreciation of their
kindly efforts in faving our home
from fire yesterday.
Harry White and family.
Fred Geis and familv.
DOG LOST
While Shepard dog with yellow
ears, lost or strayed. Any informa
tion as to whereabouts, will be
thankfully received by James Mil
ler, owner, telephone 3732.
The largest and best equipped dental offices in Omaha.
Experts in charge of all work: Lady attendant. Mod-
Porcelain fillings just like tooth. Instru
sterilized after using.
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