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KOITCAY.. 35.7 23. 1921 PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOTJUNAt i'i-GE THKI3 Nehawka Department! Prepared in the Interests of the People of Nehawka and Surrounding Vicinity Especially " for the Journal Readers. The Nehawka bank, conservative, safe, and the officers always obliging and courteous. Wn. Hicks has been busy during the past week constructing a house in the lot where his garage is for a home. Ask the Bank of Nehawka. they will give it to you straight. Maybe not as you had looked at it, but it will be right. Grover Hoback and wife were vis iting and looking after some business matters In Omaha last Friday, mak ing the trip. in their auto. E .M. Pollard has been having a force of workmen busy for some time past spraying his orchards, both the one south and north of town. When you really need a frirnd you can find it at the Bank of Nehawka. They are always cn the look out for the welfare of this community. A city is known by its business and financial institutions and the Ne hawka bank and its business institu tions speak volumes for this city. Frank P. Sheldan and Blair Dale were looking after some business mat ters both in Plattsmouth and Omaha last Tuesday, driving over in their car. Thomas Cromwell was looking af ter some business in Nehawka last Friday afternoon and departed from here to Avoca and then to Louis ville. Last Friday Mr. and Mrs. Scott Norris and Mrs. J. V. Maguey were visiting at Lincoln, driving over to the state capitol in the auto of Mr. Norris. Sound financial institutions always speak well for any community and Nehawka is well favored in this re spect as the Nehawka bank is sound to the core. Mr. and Mr. H. L. Thomas and family were attending the funeral of Dr. Wm. Laughridge, which was held from the train at Plattsmouth last Meat Market FRESH AND CURED MEATS FRESH BREAD DAILY JOHN OPP, Propr. Nehawka -:- -:- Nebraska Busy? Yes, You Bel! We can get to your job, though in a short time. Re member our work and ma terials are the best. Also, the 25c- discount is still in force. Don't delay. W. B. DALE, Nehawka Nebraska Looking to Your Interests! We are making our prices as low for the best goods possible, we are carrying all the best makes of tires, tubes and supplies for the auto, and accessories. Best of workmen in our shops, give us a call when needing anything in our line. The Lumberg Garage, NEHAWKA -:- -:- -:- NEBRASKA Farm Machinery! We can supply your wants in the line of imple ments and farm machinery just now cheaper than later in season, as there is a considerable price advance on stock purchased this spring, which we can save you through having the goods in stock. Repairs, also. H. F. KROPP, y NEHAWKA -:- -:- -:- NEBRASKA We are making the best burial vault possible to produce. Constructed of reinforced concrete, it is bet ter and more durable than steel and has the advantage of costing less. Most undertakers over the country are handling our goods. Miller & Gruber, NEHAWKA -:- -:- NEBRASKA Sunday, they driving up in their car. Leland Hodge has accepted a posi tion in the Sheldon factory as ship ping clerk and general assistant, be ginning work last Tuesday. Leland should make an excellent man for the factory. V. B. Dale has been overhauling the hotel, which is being occupied by Mr. and Mrs. John Frans. who are conducting an up-to-date eating house and hotel, where formerly Mr. Griffin conducted the same. Kemper Frans of I'nion. was a vis itor In Nehawka last Friday evening, and with Nick Klaurens and ton Raymond made a trip to Nebraska City, bringing back with theiu toods for the new Frans restaurant. Messrs. R. C. Pollard and D. C. West were visiting at Lincoln last Friday, driving over in Mr. Pollard s car and attending one of the sessions of the Masons which have been meet ing there for the part few days. Mrs. Edgar Glaze of Piatt.--mouth, arrived in Nehawka last Thursday for the remainder cf the week to visit at the home of her aunt ami uncle T .E. Fulton and wife, and al so visit with other friends during the I time. C. D. St. John. Wm. Oil. and Carl Balfour, were in Lincoln las: Thurs day, where they attended the meet ings of the Masons and at winch alsr Mr. Ost and Balfour were taking the degrees from the eighteenth to the thirty-first. The Relekahs are doing some good work at this time and adding s.ime new members. At the last meetinir. Miss Alma Johnson, one of the fac ulty of the Nehawka schools, was given the mysteries of the order and became a member, with all the right and privileges of the society. Miss Ruth Hunter, who has been home at Lincoln for some time, on account of net feeling the best, she being employed at the Sheldon faj tory as bookkeeper, came down from the capital city last Thursday and is visiting at the home of Mr. am! Mrs. Eugene Nutzman for a few days. The girls of the ninth grade of the Nehawka schools, who were former ly members of the Maple drove school went to that place last Friday and had a picnic dinner under the shade of the trees, where they had attend ed when small. They were enabled to get back to their .school work by 1:0. A portion of the senior class of the Nehawka - high school were ex cuesd for a short time last week to go to Lincoln where they were hav ing their pictures taken. They w. re Ernest Norris and Everett Rutledge. who while they were thrre also at tended a ball game between the l"ni versLty of Nebraska, and that of Ok lahoma, enjoying an excellent game. They are both interested in ball and were Klad to have the opportunity to witnes.-i the game. Paul Murdock Smiles. It . would be no surprising thing that joy should reign throughout the houeshold of John W. Murdock. when there arrived last Thursday at their home one of the livliest young Amer icans, and who has given fair notice that he will be a member of the household. The proud parents are ever-joyed at the arrival, t ut noth ing to the look of satisfaction with this Master Paul the elder brother is overwhelmed. All doing nicely and happiness reigns supreme in the household. ' Breaks His Arm. Leonard Opp. the 11-year-old of John Opp. had the m i-foit um fall while at his pla and break bones in his wrist, which were stored to I heir proper adjietm-nt Dr. J. Thomas. The little lew while suiiVring oori -ideia ble getting along as well a-; could exper-ted. for. to the re b v fel- . i it- Entertain The Board of Education The class in domestic science of the Nehawka high school, la.-t Sa'.urday evening gave a formal supper to tie. members of the board of education, as a demonstration of their ability to cool; a?.d eii'eriu'n. Following the delightful supper v.hi'-h waseijaa! to that which could b-. delivered b any one even adept. They also pre sc-nied a very entertaining and in structing program, whicb was much enjoyed !;. those in tittendanccx Will Attend Summer School Some of tile graduating das-- will attend summer school after the clos ing of the term tit' the Nehawka :-chool and prepare for teaching. Tiu agiicultural class 'nave about ton eluded their studies, and last Thurs day judged fat cattle at the farms of Will Svhlichtemeier and V. O. Troop. At the latter place they viewed a steer which weighed lMlit pound tir.d was prol.ahly the large.-t speci :nan which thty have had the plea sure to examine. This week mrm bt is of the class will do actual work in the assisting of Mr. V::i. East rich in building a barn on his place, tan's getting actual practice. Mascns Elect Officers. Last WfdnesJay Veing the regular meeting of the Masonic order in Ne hawka. a large crowd was in attend ance and many from I'nion were ovt i who hold their memberships here. There is some work going on now and makes the mee'ings inter-sting. Tin- regular elect;: n was held for the coining half year and tho-e chos f n for the elective positions were a follows: Max Balfour. W. M. : R. I? Chapman. S. W. : John Lidgett. .1 W. : J. W. Magney. secretary, and George E. Sheldon, treasurer. Lineolenms New Patterns A fine line of new patr-rns in lin oleums, jil.-t received at Sheldon's De partment store. Come in and see them. We also have a lit newer, which makes the old lirod'Mims new. It is applied in the eveninir and i. dry in the morning ready lor use. Lineoleums New Patterns A fine line (f new patterns in lin oleums, just received at Sheldon's De partment store. Come in and set them. We i.lso have a Kenewer. whuh makes the o'd linoleums new. It is applied in the evening and i. dry in the morning rcadv for use. Lineoleums New Patterns A fine line i f new patterns in lin oleums, just received at Sheldon's De partment store. Come in and s them. We also have a R newer, which make; the old linoleums new. ll is applied in the evening and i dry in the morning re.olv for use. Making: Changes in Home. Ceo E. Sheldon making somr rnaterial changes in his liome and r.no ng th best is having hard woo. 1 floors placed in the house adding materially to the meiii f the home. Win. doing the carpenter work. B. Dale is looking after th ing. which is i to pro vi -Steele is wliii.- W. decora l - Are Doing; Some Good Work. The Degree of Honor of the An cient Order I'nited Workmen of Ne hawka, is in the working harness, and there were live new members tak en in at the last meeting. After the ...... -1 , xi ouge was cioseii. iney were all eii ertained by songs and reading.-., by 'he more talented members of the organizations, after which i lunch T iar excellence, w is served and enjoy d by all. which tuned them up to an , mportau dance which followed. This rganization is on,e of the best of its tinu. me local loilge in conducting n intensive campaign to make it sec ond to none in the village. Those to ' ecome members at the last regular meeting Were Mr. and Mrs. Poulos. '. Waldo and wife, and Mr. Ilenrv .''cites. Nehawka Wins Over Murdock "There were doubtful balances of 'ighl and wrongs, there were enthus 'astic rooters with endless tongues." When the two teams, one from Mur dock. composed of a crowd of excel lent fellows and the other the fit young men of Nehawka. met on the local diamond last Sunday. The game was one well w,orth witnessing. Dur ing the first part of the contest the visitors plainly had the best cf the fight, hut with the realigning of the forces of Nehawka. the gain was disolved and an additional score to cinch the victory, which resulted in a score of nine for the visitors and ten for the home team. At the first game which these two teams played, the recorl shows. Murdock 29, Ne hawka 9. The line-up of the Ne hawka team was Grirfjn. pitch, A. Johnson, first; Leland Hodge, center; Fred Miller, -short ; Hennings John son, third; Carper, right; Whiteman center; Kemblon, catch; Kverett Rut . ledge, left. Ail Cars Celling lower. Anion? those wha Lave recently made deep outs in the price of their cars, the Chevroulet company are leaders for both the le:er jid larger cars. This company which has built up a large national trade, is handled in Plattsmouth by W. V. Wasiey and who n offering this excellent auto at greatly reduced price, notwithstand ing the same excellent voik has been always kept in view in ir 3 manufacture. Miss Eoedeker Has Ai lived. A younr lady v.eii';iinj ten and a half pounds, arrivt-d via the ,tork route last Tuesday to the city of Nehawka and immediately made in quiry for the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Boeueker and t . k up her home there. She said she understood that the father had ju.-t purchased a new automobile and nia 11 i: e i a lively d i.- po:- i t ion in ail it. workings, ex pecting to enjoy the ::r a auod dai. out also saving a small cab would be nice a-, v. ell. I lappin in- that household, v. til vve should say so! i'jonk and the fond moth' r are pret ty well plea-'ed vv rt h the new auti, 1. tit nothing like the :,riihtaess ui the smile which li-'hr; up their fa:e; a- when the little on-- coos and en deavors to com rutin a; - to them. Science Class Viit Lincoln Last week the io!ii'-.-r ic science class of the Nehawka m-!i.:!s. made a . isit to Iiioln vvl.crc th.-v vi-iteu ti.e -tate farm and 1,1 inv other not able place-. They :. m their teacher--, making fifteen in all, were taken 'n ::utos by Me- dam--.-. ii. ('. i'o'hivir. K. M. d. and Deil.ert Sivitzt: in tl.eir cars. They all eujoved ti; -u inu- as w ell as t!v instruction they i 1 cei v-d. Juniors Give Class Play. Last Friday, evening the .lani;.:-!:i-s of the Nehawra high school. ;.v.ve tiieir Hass play, known as ". Lance For Kveryone." a' which ther--was a large crowd to witness, hecr t.'.id laugh at the excel! nt work the " I iss put over. The fat uity are to be congratulated in the xt-i Hem way in which tiny aave succee(i.,i 3 n get tirg the proper training and undei--;-.ntiin to the memhei-. of the cast. The members tire also u be congra tulated in their gra.-p of 'he .scheme of the play and tiieir ueterminatioii to masttr c-.ci tssen'iul of the entire piay. The house was crowded not withstanding the capacity of the au ditorium in which the play was gjv- n.' The program which was well -tiven included besides the playlet, a l umber of very interesting specials. Following the overture by the orches iia. Miss Kva Burke favored the au dience with an excellent solo which v.:;s followed by a reading by Miss ila'a 1 Carper. Another sol; by Mrs. .John Hansen, followed ry a !as dia logue by Miss Thomas' history class, which was set in 19'M. This was unique in the fact that it was a tell ing cf where the members of the class, would be at that time. The cist for this was Lloyd Am.nst. lta Duckworth. Merril Sheldon, i-hlith llai'sen and Ronold Schliehtr ::n ier. this making a decided hit with tile good natuied audience. Mrs. Max Schnefer gave an excel lent reading, which was followed by 1 solo by Mi-s Luella Black and a leading by Isidore Stone. 'l ite three p::s--i-d imi'-ii ment am! were i;iv-.i: in a manner which pleased all v. im '11 a rd t h 111. COMLDY "A Chance For Fveryone" Caste Dr. Robin-am. "Who Gets Roped In" Frank Schwab. Ciias. Gu.-hirg'en. "Who L ;es All the I'retf Cii Is" -Merrill Sheldon. Fred Fitz. "W ho Adores Fanny" t.lovd August. lb tij'.min Harrison Jones. "Who is a Little Crippled Fp" - Ronald SHi i ich temier. Mrs. I'ri.-e. "A Widow R-aJv for o. ::" - Kdith Hat: sen. Mi-s Matilda Ib.ggs. "Who Jtist l.oves the D.-ar Mil" Bessie Mur doch. Fanny Price, Fngaged to Fred -Alfa Duckwrrth. Rosa. "Who Marries Charlev to Oct Rid of Him" - Venice CriiTip." W. W. STOKE: House keying Gonfrasior! Modern steel trucks and steel capstans enable me to do my work faster. House Moving, Excavating. Ke-Sill-inr. Hazing, Shoring and Mov ing Heavy Machinery. NEHAWKA -:- NEBRASKA FAIRMONT Cream! Half gallon 75c Quart 40c Pint . . . . 25c Plain dish 10c Sundaes 15c Sodas 15c Cones 5c Lincoln pop 10c Near beer, 2 for 25c j GRIFFIN'S, Nehawka - Nebraska ice t MANLEY NEWS ITEMS Mrs. James Murphy is reported as not being very well at this writing. Business called C. M. Andrus, the auto dealer, to Weeping Water last Wednesday. Charles A. Bobbits of Ashland was looking after some business matters in Mauley last week. The Manley schools during the past week have been holding their final examinations. Charles Murphy. who has been confined to the house considerable of late, is again able to be out. During the past week .there has been a ramp of gypsies making their home along the road east of town. Omar Coon was looking after ome business matters in Weeping Water last Wednesday, driving over in Lis car. Kli Keckler. who has been with the county rojd work has resigned his position aad is for the present at Manley. Mr. Boone of the firm cf Boone & Davis of Weeping Water, was looking after some business matters in Manley ia-t Thursday. C. K. Mockenhar.pt has been as istiug at the work at the remodeling of the barn at the Frank Stander place west of Manley. The Rev. Hirtmaii, pastor of the Louisville church, was a visitor in Manley, and a guest with his friend. Theo. Harms, last week. Fred Fleischman, the barber, was calied to Omaha last Tuesday to look after some business matters, mak ing the trip on the train. Frank Stunder. who has been mak ing some, improvements at the farm where his son, John P. Sfander now resides, has the work about complet- d. The young, people will give anoth er dance at the Manley hall on Fri day evening. May 27th. at which time they are expecting to have a very enjoyable time. Joseph Wolaert was a visitor in Plattsmouth last Tuesday, taking his returns for the assessing of Center precinct to the county seat. Rev. Higgins and hi. mother, Mrs. W. D. Higgins. were visiting in Murdock last Sunday being guests at the home of 11. A. Guthmann and family for the day. The dance given by the young peo ple last Tuesday evening was fairly v.ell attended anil a good time was had. Music was supplied by the Holly orchestra of Plattsmouth. Mrs. W. M Woriey. of Lincoln, who has been visiting at the home of i;er daughter. Mrs. W. H. Frost and family, of Manley, during the past week, returned home Tuesday. Arnold Schliefert is, having his farm buildings painted and the home di cora.ted. which is adding much to the appearance and value of the place, the work being done by some pai nters from Weeping Water. W. II. Frosr and A. 1 1. Humble ami tiieir families were visiting in Lincoln last Friday evening, driving over to the capital city to attend the Consistory of the Masons, who are meeting in large numbers in Lincoln this week. Philip Schae.Ter. who is one of the progre-sive farmers of Cass (oitntv. was a visitor in Manley dur ing the week. coming for material for the construction of cement walks about his home and farm buildings. A. II. Kngelkemeier is having a cement bath p;ol constructed for his hogs during the hot summer days. His son Walter was in Manley haul- ing material for the pool on last Thursday. Adam Schaffer. vice president of the Farmers State bank of Platts mouth and ore of the up-to-date farmers, was a visitor in Manley on last Thursday, getting lumber to en large the stoiage room of his hay -barn on his farm east of town. Oscar Taylor and family and Dewey Calloway, of Springfield, were visiting in Manley, driving over in their cars last. Sunday, and wehe guests at the homes of Fred Fleisch man and John Fleischman and their faiuiliesand mother, and enjoyed an excellent visit. Win. Luetchens, residing west of town, was in the other day and pur chased a two row machine of Her man Dall. the rustling implement dealer. Mr. Luetchens does not in tend to show any Tavor to weed or foreign growth in his corn field, as one might be compelled to do if he did not have improved machinery:. Mrs. Leonard Haddon. of Louis ville was a visitor in Manley last Thursday, and a guest at the home of her triend. Mrs. C. M. Andrus, and on Friday went to the school which was taught by her daughter. Miss Almeda Haddon, which is west of town, dis trict No. TO, and known as Grand Prairie, to enjoy the exercises of! the closing of the school for the year. W. H. Frost of the Frost, Curyea and Murtey company, has an eye to business and expresses his feelings towards the town in which he has selected to make his home, when he has placed on his dray team, this sig nificant sign. "We Pull For Manley. F. C. & M." We have been aware for some time that he has been pull ing for Manley and his pulling has 1 made good for the town and for him-j self. Better all take a hint at this sign. When the lights at the store of Rudolph Bergman did not function! properly, he went to the basement, ! where the plant it located to seej about it, and after having remedied j the trouble returned to the store tot find a number of boys filling their pockets with oranges. He has re-1 frained from making any arrests and as to whether there will be any for; this , offense depends on how they conduct thems-elves in the future. Give Good Entertainment. ! The pupils of the Manley schools under the direction of the teachers, gave a very excellent entertainment at the Manley hall last Wednesday evening, which was well attended and which netted the school a nice sum. The entertainment was one which mm It Works Every Day in the Year For Everybody on the Farm There is not another piece of equip ment you can buy for your farm that will bring you bigger returns on vour investment than the SILKNT ALAMO. It actually saves money, time and labor every day in the year. It sup plies puwer to operate the churn, cream .separator, grindstone, wash ing machine, electric iron, vacuum cleaner and practically till the hand power machinery. It furnishes bright, safe light in house and barns, in the yard and wherever needed. BIG REDUCTION IN PRICE At the new low price every farm owner can afford a SILENT ALAMO. Come in and we will be glad to give vmi cost of complete installation and show vou how the SILKNT ALAMO HERMAN DALL, The Reliable Machinery Man " of Manley, Nebraska Silent Farm Electric Power and Light Plant demonstrated the ability of the schol ars to take the parts which were as signed, and also showed the labor ot lM)th sclioalrs and teachers in the preparation of the production. Had a Good Ball Game. In the game which was played at Manley between Springfield and Man ley, the visitors won by a score of four to two for Manley. The game was really in favor of the home team throughout, and they did the better playing only to be rol bed of the fruit of their good playing at the end by an error which allowed two runs to come in. Mike O'Lcary did the pitching for the home team and had IS strike outs to his credit, while the man from Sarpy had only 11. FOR SALE A ton-horse powei gine, good as new. horn bulls. Phono Water, lit-sw . Fairbanks m Also two short ::oo:;, Weeping i:d. rfbv STORK PAYS A VISIT From Saturday Dally. This morning the stork in his flight over the city made a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kozak in the west part of the city and left in tiieir care a fine little son and heir. The mother and little one are both doing very nicely and Frank is as happy as only a proud father can Je over the addition tu the family. We do all kinds or jot) printing. 0. K. GARAGE -Gasoline!- -Oil!- -Storage!- 24-HOUR SERVICE LOWEST RATES STANDARD GASOLINE Polarine and Monomobile MOTOR OILS Storage Rales 8 hours 25c 24 hours 50c 1 month $5.00 ONE YEAR Outside city $15 City cars $25 Contract your Storage by the year and always have a Safe and Warm place. fgTYou can leave your car here to be lubricated with positive assurance work will be done in an efficient and economical manner. $1 per hour, plus material used. It gives men more time in the field -it makes the women's work easier and more quickly done. You save money by buying a plant at the start that is big enough to supply your needs. Remember what it cost farmers to find out that a one horse engine could not begin to do their work. THE SILENT ALAMO HAS THE CAPACITY a lull 1000 watt machine with extra laige batteries. pays for itself in a short time. Do not put it off any longer. If you can't drop in, mail us a curd and we will come out to you. POSITIVE PROOF Should Convince the Greatest Skep tic in Plattsmouth Because it's the evidence of a Plattsmouth citizen. Testimony easily investigated. The s-trongest endorsement of m'Tit. The best proof. Read it : Wm. Dossier, proprietor black smith shop, corner .tl and Main streets, says: "I know the straining work I have had to do most of my life as a blacksmith is what caused my back to weaken several years ago. Many times I have been down shoeing a iiorse. when a sharp stitch would take me through my kidneys ami hurt me severely. My back was Milt' and lame at times, too. I start ed to use Doan's Kidney Pills and they soon corrected the trouble and made my back strong again. About two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills irtin Weyrich K Hadraba's drug stare was all I had to use. I can work every day row and give Doan's the credit for my good condition. I always keep Doan's on hand and take them occasionally to keep my kid neys well and they never fail." Price GOc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills the same that Mr. Hassler had. Foster-M ilburn Co., Mfrs.. Buffalo, N. Y. A world of books for the kiddies and grown-ups are on sale at the Journal office. ON SALE I IF. RE Washing Rales Open cars $1.50 Ford closed cars.. . 1.50 Other closed cars. . 2.00 First Class Job Guaranteed Wire wheels, extra. .25c