THURSDAY, SZPTniEEPv 9, 1921.
PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEE ELY JOtTEHAL
Department
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Prepared Exclusively for The Journal.
Yes,
business is Good!
For this we are very thankful to our friends and
patrons, and we are endeavoring to merit their confi
dence by giving them the
Very Best Service!
We are carrying a large stock of supplies and acces
sories of the best kind, and especially call attention to
the excellent stock of tires which we are carrying.
Our service is the best and we are pleased to always
respond to call for all work.
WE DO ACETYLENE WELDING!
A. R. DOWLER, Proprietor
Willis Old Stand -:- -:- Union, Nebr.
There was held a meeting at the Mrs. Mary Davis during the week.
Sciota school house last Sunday, a Mrs. Jce Lidgett and ion, Henry
goodly crowd being in attendance. were guests at the home of the Rev.
L. W. Crawford has been making and Mrs. W. A. Taylor for dinner
some slight repairs at the home of last Sunday.
"The Moonshine Menace!"
Moving Picture Show at the Becker Hall
Saturday Night!
Formerly "Judith of the Cumbei lands" 5 Keels and a Comedy!
A Popular Production and an Excellent Picture.
Fresh. EUleats Daily!
We are serving the choicest cuts of fresh meats
Beef and Pork, besides cured meats, and are selling them
at a figure which enables all to enjoy them.
FRUIT SPECIALS NOW Oil SALE!
Jack Spratt Peaches, Apricots, Pine Apple, Berries of
all kinds. Selling three 2Vz size cans for a $1.00. Del
Monte Peaches and Apricots four No. 2 size can for 98c.
A. L. BEC&CE
UNION
NEBRASKA
30,000 Acres
LINCOLN COUNTY, COLORADO, LAND
FOR SALE!
Lincoln county, Colorado, farmers harvested an
excellent crop of wheat the past season.
Come, see land where in many instances one crop
will pay for the land. We are making trips every Sat
urday. Call and see L. R. Upton for arrangements and
particulars. The best land in the west and at a price
which anyone can afford to pay. .
CHAS. BOWDISH,
Box No. 11 - - - Union, Nebr.
New Goods Arriving!
We have just received an invoice of shoes, con
sisting of Ladies, Children's and Men's work and dress
shoes. Bought right and will be sold the same way.
A new line of sweaters for fall wear, which are
going rapidly.
The fall blankets are here and winter will soon
be at hand. Better prepare for it now.
RAIN COATS AND MACKINAWS (All Sizes)
We have just received a new shipment of serges.
Give us the opportunity to save you money on these.
Try our flour Letter Roll, Golden Gate and Omar
brands all good ones and priced right.
A TON OF CANDY AT A BARGAIN
The Farmers Mercantile Company,
UNION
NEBRASKA
Mrs. W. A. Taylor was spending
the afternoon last Monday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. -S. M. Taylor,
east of town.
Miss Alice Todd and Naomi Mau
gay, who are attending the state
university were visiting at home for
over Sunday.
W. A. Propst was a visitor in
Plattsmouth last Monday, driving up
to look after some business matters
for a short time.
C. II. Taylor and family, of Om
aha was a visitor in Union last Sun
day, coming to visit his mother and
the other of the folks.
Joseph Fetzer, of Plattsmouth, was
a visitor in Union and guest at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. J. M.
Patterson for the day.
Miss Gladys Hall, one of the
teachers at the Union schools, was a
visitor at the home of her parents in
Plattsmouth for over Sunday.
The Rev. S. Miller and wife, of the
Baptist church, were in attendance
at the annual conference of that
church at Lincoln last week, for a
few days.
W. B. Banning, with the assis
tance of Harry Leach and Frank An
derson last week and this built a
concrete block garage for Mr. F. K.
McCarthy.
There will be an election of offi
cers at the coming meeting of the
World Wide Guild girls of the Bap
tist Sunday school and a most en
joyable time is anticipated.
John Clarance and wife. Miss
Mary Fletcher and Master Edgar
Fletcher weie visiting and looking
after some business matters at Platts
mouth last Monday afternoon.
Ray Frans and his mother were
visiting with friends in Plattsmouth
lart Sunday afternoon, returning
in the evening and making the trip
in the new coupe of Mr. Frans.
W. L. Stine and wife, Learha and
Gallent Rakes- and Orville Fletcher
enjoyed a picnic and out at the farm
of Mr. Stine and J. N. Larch last
Sunday, spending the day in the
open.
Mr. LeRoy Mijler, of Peru, and
his friend Miss Grace Lee, were vis
iting for the day last Sunday at the
parents of Mr. Miller, they making
the trip from Peru in the car of
Mr. Miller.
Lennie Crawford, who has been
home for a visit with the family at
Hartington, for the pa3t week, re
turned here last Sunday, where he
has been farming during the .past
rummer.
Mrs. Mary Taylor and daughter,
P.achel. was visiting at Union for
over Sunday, guests at the home of
Mrs. Barbara jaylor, who is reported
a3 being somewhat improved from
her illness.
LeRoy Winscott, who is with the
crew of telephone workers, working
out cf Union, was a visitor at his
home in Plattsmouth last Sunday, re
turning here to his work on the mid
night train Sunday evening.
C. F. Ciiase of the Sheldon Manu
facturing company, is moving to Ne
hawka. where he succeeded iu secur
ing a house which has recently been
moved to Xehawka by Nicholas Opp
and placed in condition for occu
pancy. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schlaegle. cf
Panama, were visiting with relatives
here for a number of days recently
and were the guests at the homes
of T. E. Hathaway and family, Isaac
Dve and wife and at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Will Rakes.
Mi?s Ida Reynolds, teacher in the
school at Havelock for some years
past, was a visitor at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Rey
nolds for over the week end and was
taken home by the folks in their auto
last Sunday evfning.
Miss Nettle and Angie McCarroll,
who are teaching in the Syracuse
school this year, were visiting in
Lincoln for the week-end, they look
ing after some shopping and at
tending the exercises of the Metho
dist annual convention which is be
ing held for this district.
The, Ladies chicken supper which
was given by the ladies of the Bap
tist church in the basement of the
church building last Saturday even
ing was a pronounced success, and
notwithstanding the unfavorable
weather over one hundred were serv
ed with supper.
Last Sunday J. D. Bramblett and
daughter, Miss Pearl. J. C. Hansil
and wife, W. H.'DuBois and Mrs.
Mabel Reynolds were visiting in Om
aha, going to see Miss "Nettie Bramb
let, who is just now convalescing at
i hospital after having undergone an
operation for appendicitis.
Bert Miller and wife of Grand Is
land, where Mr. Miller is engaged In
the Insurance business, were attend
ing a meeting of the representatives
if the Prudential Insurance compa'ny
5n Lincoln last week and came to
Union to visit for over Sunday with
their parents, the Rev. A. Miller and
wife.
Miss Ada Van Patton, of Lincoln,
lister of Messrs. D. B. Porter, W. H.
Porter and Mrs. J. C. Snaveley, has
been visiting here for the past week
and returned to her home in Lincoln
last Sunday afternoon. While in
Union she was the guest at the
homes of D. B. Porter, W. H. Porter,
J. C. Snaveley and Stephen Copen
haver. ' Fred Rhodewald of Weeping Wat
er was a visitor in Union last Mon
day morning looking after business,
and reports the sale of four cars dur
ing the past week, one to Leo Switz
er of Nehawka, one to Geo. Peters
on the O street road and one to Geo.
Meyers west of Louisville and one to
Misses Katie and Maggie Wolpert of
Manley. In order to keep in touch
with what is doing in Plattsmouth
he had us send him the Journal.
to 135. There are 45 non-resident
pupils in all. District No. 12 sends
all its pupils.
So far the attendance has been
good. - Those who do good work in
their studies each day and whose at
tendance is perfect will be excused
from taking examinations. Each pu
pil has, a chance to do his best.
1 The reference library in high
1 school was increased by the addition
of an Unrivaled atlas and a 1920
International Year book.
Last week the physical examina
tion of pupils was given by the dif
ferent teachers. Numerous defects of
eyes, ears, nose, throat and especial-
; ly teeth were found. It is hoped
tnat parents win remeay conditions
where it is at all possible.
The grades have been at work
making material for the Cass coun
ty fair exhibit. The time has been
rather short, but all rooms expect to
be represented.
Elza Taylor, a senior, won two
third prizes on some pieces of wood
work he exhibited at the state fair
'this 3rear. He made these articles
two years ago.
W. C. T. U. Notice
The W. C. T U. will meet Tuesday
afternoon. October 4th. with Mrs. L.
F. Fitch. Members are all requested
J to be present. Mrs. C. F. Harris will
be leader. Subject, "Child Welfare."
SECRETARY.
Entertained Friends Sunday
Last Sunday Stephen Copenhaver
and wife entertained for dinner and
! for the day Sunday a number of
friends and relatives, the day being
spent very pleasantly, and one of the
nicest features being the elegant din
ner which was served by Mrs. Copen-
! haver and her daughters. Those pres
ent and to enjoy the occasion being
Mr. W. H. Porter and daughter. Miss
Leatha; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Awand
of Union and Miss Ada Van Patton,
of Lincoln.
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Is Rebuilding the Property
Mr. Daniel Lynn, the contractor
and builder, is at the present time
busily engaged in reconstruction out
of the mass which the recent tor
nado made of the homes and out
buildings of Mr. and Mrs. Hans
Hansen, southwest of Union. Mr.
Lynn has been selected because of
his ability to do the work in the best
possible way.
The wreckage cost in damages
Mr. Hansen nearly five thousand dol
lars, but when Mr. Lynn has com
pleted the work of restoration, the
home will smile again with the same
beauty and serve with the same use
fulness and convenience which it did
prior to the storm.
Get that pipe-party-bee buzzing: in your smoke-
section! Know for a fact what a joy'us jimmy pipe
can and will do for your peace and content! Just
check up the men in all walks of life you meet daily
who certainly get top sport out of their pipes all
aglow with fragrant, delightful, friendly Prince
Albert! f
. And, you can wager your week's wad that Prince
Albert's quality and flavor and coolness and its
freedom from bite and parch (cut out by our exclu
sive patented process) will ring up records in your
little old smokemeter the likes of which you never;
before could believe possible !
You don't get tired of a pipe when it's packed with
Prince Albert! Paste that in your hat!
And, just between ourselves! Ever dip into the
sport of rolling 'em? Get some Prince Albert and
the makin's papers quick and cash in on a ciga
rette that will prove a revelation!
license Plate No. 15859
Licence plate number 15859 has
been found and turned over to this
office for advertising. The owner may
have the twrue by calling and paying
Tor this ad.
Missionary Society Meets
The Woman's Home Missionary
rociety met last Thursday at the
home of their member, Mrs. R. J.
Mougay, where they first looked af
ter the business which the Methodist
church of which they are an auxil
iary requires. This was followed by
a program which waB well worth
while and consisted of readings, reci
tations and some musical numbers.
A discussion had its place also on
the program which was actively
taken by the members present. Mrs.
J. D. Cross war the leader. Follow
ing this was a very delightful luncheon.
Copyright 1921
by R. J. Rtynold
Tobacco Co.
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the national joy smoke
Enjoy Picnic Supper
The members of the Epworth
League of the Methodist church last
Friday met at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. J. C. Hamils. where they en
joyed a most pleasant evening and
with the games, songs and other
amusements spent the time very
pleasantly. Not the least of their
pleasurable experience was the sup
per which was served in true picnic
style, and was enlivened by the siz
zling hot weiners, which they roast
ed over the fire out doors and en
joyed greatly.
Will Enjoy Lyceum Course
Union is to have a winter's course
in lectures concerts, and have arrang-
LARGE TYPE
Poland -Chinas!
25 Boars, 25 Gilts. Last winter's
farrowing, ready for service. Large
Type Poland China can have pa
pers on them for $25 per individual
Phone 5911
G. S. UPTON,
UNION -:- NEBRASKA
-Worthwhile Bargains-
Union Public Schools
The entire enrollment in the
Bchool is as follows: High school, 42;
grammar"; 32; intermediate, 34; pri
mary" 27. This brings the total up
WE HAVE SOME GOOD BARGAINS
EVERY DAY
3 No. 3 size cans of high
grade peaches for $1.00
Or we will sell you a full
case of 24 cans for $7.90
All kinds of Fruits sold at Bargain
Prices Quality Guaranteed
ASK ABOUT 'SALT WATER SUCKS'
ed for the purpose. Ten of the citi
zens of Union are standing behind
the enterprise, and which should be
patronized by all who can attend.
They have secured the Midland Ly
ceum company. The first number
will be entitled "The Chicago Con
cert Due" and will be given on Sat
urday, October 8th. This is one of
the best entertainments which is now
on Chautauqua or lyceum circuits.
Miss Lillian Gibson, who is from
"Old Kentuck," Is one of. the best,
coming from where the sun shines
brighter, the skyes are bluer and the
grass grows greener, one can expect
roinething beyond the ordinary in
entertainment. Miss Garnet Sackett,
of Chicago, ably bears her portion of
the excellent entertainment.
Better get season tickets which
will be sold at a material reduction
and will enable the purchaser to at
tend all the numbers of the course..
Doing a Wholesale Business j
The" enterprising firm of Propst &
Burbee, the Ford dealers, have been
doing an excellent business and sold
to the dealers of Weeping Water and
Dunbar five cars during the past
week. They have exhausted their
stock and are having another car
shipped here for their trade.
Infant Dies Sunday Night
Last Sunday night the infant eon
of Mr. and Mrs. John -Opp. of Ne
hawka. passed away after but a
short illness. The little one was but
a few months of age and was during
its life one of the most pleasant, of
children, but the Master was pleased
to call the little one to that home
above, where there is no sickness,
suffering or sorrows. -:
The hearts of the parents and fam
ily are very sore over the loss and
the sympathy of friends go out to
them In this their hour of sadness
and grief. The funeral was' held
from the Methodist church - of Ne
hawka, and conducted by the Rev.
W. A. Taylor, who epoke words of
comfort and hope to the sorrowing
friends in their bereavement.
The little one was laid to sleep in
the Mt. Pleasant cemetery near the
place of its birth, there to await the
trumpet of the Angel of the resurrection.
Will Have Meetings Again
The month's vacation which was
given by the church at Wabash to
their pastor, the Rev. W. A. Taylor,
for the month of September has ex
pired and beginning with the coming
Sunday, the services will be contin
ued again, each alternate Sunday,
both morning and evening, by the
Rev. W. A. Taylor.
Will Speak Here Sunday
At the Baptist church at the hour
of the regular morning service. Miss
Rei, a High cast Hindoos, from India,
will deliver an address for which
there will be no charge. Miss Rei
has come from India to begin a
course in the state university of Ne
braska, and has consented to come
to Union to deliver an address on
this date.
Home from the West
A. L. Becker and sons, Henry and
Roy, who have been over the west
for the past week, returned home
last Wednesday morning, having
traveled fifteen hundred miles in
just six days. They visited at St.
Paul. Burwekk, SIdnay, this state.
Stirling, Denver and Akron, as well
as at Arriba and Burlington In Colo
rado, returning home through Kan
sas, they stopped at Dodge and Clby,
then back to Nebraska again and
home after having visited at Edison.
22nd of September is showing favor
able improvement. In her absence,
Mrs. Kate Ryan of Omaha is stay
ing with her parents.
Important Meeting
A free moving picture show and
Farm Bureau meeting will be held
at the town ball in Union, October 5,
at 8:00 p. m. Everyone Interested in
the agricultural problem of Liberty
precinct come, bring your family
and help work out an agricultural
program.
The moving pictures will be fine.
L. R. SNIPES,
Co. Agr. Acant.
IDA M. WILKINS.
Co. Home Agent. .
Xeeping It in the Family
' Always with a smile like the ris
ing sun, Is the way we see F. H. Mc
Carthey, - and on all occasions, but
there was a kindlier light in his eye,
when he confessed that he was privi
leged to enjoy some thing which is
not the portion of all mortals. The
stork brought one of the dearest lit
tle brown eyed girls to their home
last Wednesday morning just as the
day was breaking, and a joyous day
it was at that. Willing to share
anything with the new comer, Flor
ence H. McCartney has given the
little stranger, who is not a stranger
now the name of Miss Florence
Elizabeth McCarthey, thuB having
her father's name. Useless to say,
all are happy.
Undergoes Operation
Mrs. Nettle Foster Stanton, who
has Just undergone a critical surg
ical operation at the Mayo Brothers
hospital at Rochester, N. Y., on the
Resident Minister Appointed
At the conference which closed at
Lincoln last Monday, the Rev, G. B.
Warren was appointed for the
charges at Union and Wyoming. Rev.
Warren, who is an excellent speaker,
and a devoted worker In the church,
will arrive in Union in the near fu
ture and will make his home here,
and work among the members of his
church and with the citizens of
Union, for the best interests of the
town.
The most exquisite line of birth
day and gift cards to be found any
where! At Journal office.
For Sale!
7 Passenger Cadillac in good
condition; 3 extra tires, al
most new. Price $500.00.
T. II. Polloclr Qarago
R. D. STINE,
UNION
NEBR.
. Test Earning of a Nickel
Six months ago Mrs. S. Miller, who
is teacher of the Intermediate class
of the BaDtist Sunday school, gave
to each of the twenty of the class
a nickel, asking them to see how)
much they could make of it during,'
the coming half year, which closes j
with this week. They will have a'
meeting, a program and a general
good time at the basement of the
church Thursday evening this week, I
at which time reports will be made
as to what the twenty nickels have
earned. !
Advance reports assure a good
earning and in one1 case 5.100 per
cent, with promise of some to exceed
that. The youngsters are expecting
a very good time when the reports';
are brought in. 1
What Progress Demands!
The modern farmer needs the bank to
help him plan ahead and to provide the sound
financial facilities that progress demands.
We are always glad to help our farmer
friends in every possible way, and extent to
all the best in modern banking equipment.
Deposits Protected by State Guarantee Fund.
Tho Bank of Cass County
T.
H. POLLOCK,
President
Established 1881
6. II. McCLERflH,
Vice-President
R. F. PATTEBSOX,
Ceehler
