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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1921.
PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL
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Murray Department
Prepared In the Interest of the People of Murray and Surrounding Vicinity Especially for the Journal Readers
If my ef the readers of tbe
Journal knor of any social
eTentorltm of Interest in
this vicinity, and will mall
lime to this office. It will ap
pear under this heading. We
want all news items Editob
Handling yoxir
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A Business Manager who
disburses funds at your
direction, a secretary who keeps
your accounts, a sleepless sentinel
guarding your funds, a carrier who
delivers to all corners of the country
all these and many other offices
are performed by the bank.
Money which you wish to send
within this city or to distant
points is conveyed by your
check simply, safely and
cheaply.
The checking account is only
one of the many mediums
through which this bank
serves its customers.
MaKe This BanKVotxr 'Best Ser&ant
Open an Account tuith V Today JfOtUI
Interest paid on time deposits.
Our deposits are protected by the State Guaranty Law.
MURRAY STATE BANK
All business transactions held in strict confidence
Ycur Personal Bank.
Mr. Jack McNatt was a visitor in
Murray Monday afternoon.
Mr. Joe Hathaway has been on
the pick list for several days. j
Anrly Campbell was trading in
Plattsmouth Monday morning.
llobert Good shelled and delivered
his corn to the Murray elevator on
last Friday.
L. H. Puis of Plattsmouth has been
working in the Vallery garage for
the past few days.
T. J. Brendel was looking after
some business matters in Weeping
Water last Tuesday.
Herman Gansmer shipped in a car
of feeders last Thursday, which he
has placed on feed at his farm.
Phillip Lambert was called to
Union last Monday where he had
some business matters to look after.
Mrs. Charles Keesee and 3Iiss
Geneva McXatt spent the afternoon
with Mrs. Toney Klimm Monday.
Mrs. Jarvis Lancaster and moth
er. Mrs. Joe Hathaway were in
Plattsmouth Friday of last week.
Sanford lloman and Roy Bewne,
the latter just from Mountain Grove,
Mo., are picking corn for Jack West.
Frank Mrasek and Karvey Gregg
were looking after some business
matters in Nebraska City last Tues
day. Mr. C. H. Hoedeker was looking
after some business matters at Platts
mouth last Monday, driving over in
his car.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fitch spent
Sunday afternoon at the home of his
brother Jim.
Robert Troop and wife were look
ing after some business matters in
Omaha last Monday, driving over in
the car.
G. S. Upton of near Union was a
visitor in Murray last Monday, look
ing after some business matters dur
ing the day.
Mrs. Paul Peterson of Omaha was
a visitor in Murray from last Wed
nesday until Friday, a guest of her
son, Edmond.
J. C. Tilson, the broommaker, is
making brooms every day and excel
lent ones at that, which he is finding
ready sale for.
Mrs. F. A. Sihumaker of near Ne
hawka was a visitor at Murray last
Tuesday, coming down to look after
some business.
W. G. Gilmore, to make room for
tne new crop, shelled corn last Fri
day and delivered the same to the
Farmers elevator.
Thomas Tilson and C. M. Chris
weisser were at Omaha during the
week looking after some feeders to
place on the farm.
James W. Holmes was a visitor in
Murray both last Monday and Tues
day, looking after some matters in
the insurance line.
Herman Richter and Joe Mrasek
drove to Omaha last Tuesday morn-
Closing Out Sale!
The closing out sale is now going on in full blast.
Don't let this opportunity pass to buy your winter sup
plies at less than wholesale cost
Come! It will pay you to come for 50 miles to
attend this great money saving sale.
Gooch's Best flour, per sack $2.09
Sugar, per 100 lbs 6.50
Misses and children's Keds, choice 49
Ball Band 4-buckle cloth top overshoes 3.49
Ball Band 4-buckle all rubber overshoes 3.69
Men's heavy blue denim bib overalls 1.29
Amoskeag outing flannel, per yd 16
Coats sewing thread, per spool .05
Solid "pack gallon can peaches. 64
Peets Bros. White Naptha soap, 5 bars for 25
La France washing powder .04
Pink salmon, choice brand, 2 cans for . .25
Mustard sardines, per large can .10
17-oz. finest ketchup .14
Asparagus, No. 1 cans for -23
Hiati . Tutt
MURRAY,
NEBRASKA
ing in Mr. Richter's car to look af
ter some business matters.
Uncle George W. Shrader was a
visitor in Murray last Tuesday and
while he was able to get over to
town, is not feeling very strong.
Rev. C. A. Murray and wife who
have been visiting here for some time
past, departed a few days since for
their home at Avard, Oklahoma.
Fred Smith, representing the
Platsmouth Motor company, was a
visitor in Murray last Tuesday, look
ing after the interests of his com
pany. Mr. Alva Gregory, of Omaha, was
a visitor in Murray one day the fore
part of the week and also visited- with
his brother, J. R. C. Gregory west of
Mynard.
Mrs. W. A. Brown, who ha&.been
visiting at the home of her daugh
ter, Mrs. John Vantine, at Wyoming,
for some time past, returned home
last Sunday evening.
A letter from Mr. S. O. Pitman,
who returned to his home in the west
a few weeks since, is to the effect
that he is again busily engaged in
the building of houses.
Mrs. Dovie Asch has purchased 3
brood sows from Fred Campbell, as
Fred has a good strain of Black Po
land China that carried away the
prize at Weeping Water fair.
Miss Alpha Petersen, county super
intendent of schools, was a visitor in
Murray for a short time last Tuesday,
while on her way home from a visit
to the western part of the county.
Dr. J. W. Brendel of Avoca was a
visitor in Murray last Tuesday, com
ing over to see his father, Dr. IJ. F.
Brendel and consult with Dr. J. F.
Brendel as to the treatment of the
father. ,
Dr and Mrs G II Gilmore and their
two sons. Walker and John, Mrs.
J. A. Walker and daughter Miss Mar
gie spent last Sunday as guests at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mont Robb
of Union.
The Bank of Murray is looking
very nice with the house plants
which they have taken to board for
the winter. They lend a very cheer
ful' atmosphere to the already pleas
ant place.
Edward Murphey living near Man
ley was a visitor in Murray last Tues
day, calling for Dr. G. II. Gilmore on
account of the illness of his son.
Ralph, who has been troubled with
appenicitis.
Dr, G. H. Gilmore was in atten
dance at the Cass county Medical so-
siety meeting which was held at
Weeping Water last week and which
was presided over by Dr. W.. O
Bridges of Omaha.
Henry C. Long and wife have been
visiting with their daughter, Mrs.
Robert Shrader, at Omaha, for the
past few days, they having gone
there last Saturday and returned
home the middle of the week.
Our genial blacksmith, M. Rys,
who has been having much trouble
with his leg. which was injured some
time since, has closed his shop for a
limited time, until he shall have an
opportunity to have the injury treated.
Mrs. C. E. Banker of Grove City,
Pa., who has been in Murray for
the past few weeks visiting at the
home of her sister, Mrs. W. E. Dull,
has concluded to remain here during
the winter and will live with her sister.
Grandma and Grandfather Wm.
Puis, W. II . Puis and family, A. Gans
mer and family and also Fred Lutz
and family were guests at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hild last Sun
day, all enjoying a most pleasant
time.
M. G. Churchill has been doing
some very clever work in the line
of land painting as can be seen at
the business place of Jack West, they
consisting of landscapes and moun
tain scenes. Better take a look at
them.
John Peterson, of the Peterson
Hardware company, who is attending
the state university, where he is tak
ing a technical course, was a visitor
in Murray and guest of his brother,
Edmond, returning to his studies last
Sunday evening.
Grover Rhoden and wife, who live
west of Mynard, are rejoicing over
the arrival of a fine young son which
came to their home for keeps last
Tuesday morning Glad, we should
think they were glad, and why should
they not be pleased
A. Gansmer shipped to Murray a
car load of cattle which he purchased
in South Omaha last Monday. Mr.
Gansmer will feed the cattle at his
home just north of Murray for re
shipping to the Omaha market as
soon as they shall have fattened.
M. G. Churchill, of Murray, and
Col W R Young, one of the best auc
tioneers in Nebraska, were at Syra
cuse, where they sold the farm of
James Meeks and also the stock,
fanning implements and crops The
farm under the hammer brought
$15100 per acre
Mr. G. W. McCracken, the genial
druggist, in a letter from the family
physician at Kellerton, Iowa, receives
the report that his father whom it
will be remembered Mr. McCracken
visited some time since on account
of his illness, remains just about the
same, with his condition rather crit
ical. At a dance given at the home of
Mr. Conley last Saturday a number of
the young people of Murray were in
attendance and enjoyed the occasion
very much. Among those attending
from this place were Oscar Nailer,
Earl and Jarvis Lancaster and fami
lies, Manza Kline and wife and W.
H. Homan and family.
Mr B A Root, who has with his
wife been making his home at York,
for some time past, arrived in Murray
last Monday evening and i:; looking
after some business matters here. He
says he is liking the life in York
Lnicely, but is not as yet decided os
to whether he will return to Mur
ray at this time or not.
Mr. M. R. Glascow of Omaha, while
taking the remains of his father, who
had been buried at Peru for the past
ten years to Omaha for re-interment,
broke his car at a point near the
John Hobscheits place and had to
have it hauled into Murray for re
pairs, and rented a car from the Val
lery garage while it was being fixed
The Christian Sunday school, of
which Dr. B. F. Brendel is a mem
ber, remembered him with a very
beautifl bouquet, a token of their
love for the excellent citizen and
ever faithful worker in the cause of
humanity. Dr. Brendel remains about
the same with some days he feeling
some better, and others not quite so
well.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pitman and Mrs.
J. V. Pitman and Mr. and Mrs. O.
A. Davis were visiting in Plattsmouth
last Sunday and enjoyed the excellent
program which was given by the
three bands at the Masonic home.
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Boedeker, Miss
Beulah Sans and Mrs. Flora Sans
were also enjoying the excellent mu
sic, driving over in their auto.
engage in that business with his
father, who is a contractor in the
east. The Journal extends congratu-j
lations and best wishes for happiness
and prosperity of the young people.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Creamer accompan
ied the couple, who are traveling via
auto, as far as Omaha on their trip
east. , ;
Lewiston. Road Work
Had an Excellent Tine
The Sunday school class which is
taught by Mrs. Wm. Sporer gave a
party at the Christian church last
Saturday to the members of the
school. A most enjoyable lime was
had and all felt like they should have
a little entertainment each month,
but this is not yet decided upon.
However they a! had a very pleasant
evening with their program and re
freshments and games.
Work on the Lewiston road is pro- j
gressing nicely. Peter Campbell, G. ;
S. Raj' and Jarvis Lancaster are ;
demonstrating how it can be done.
Those donating so far are: G. S. Ray,!
$100; A. J. Nansen, $50; F. J. Lillie, .
A. A. Young, Glen Thompson, Peter
Campbell. $25 each; A. L. Becker, ;
Mark White, $10 each; Dr. Brendel,
Dr. Gilmore, Wesley Hill, John Hen
dricks, Bert Pollock, George Nickels,
A friend of the road, Searl Davis and
Another friend of the road, $5 each; j
Searl Davis, $3.
F. J. LILLIE,
G. S. RAY,
Committee.
FOE SALE
China Closet For Sale
A solid Oak, slightly --used com
bination china closet and buffet,
for sale. Inquire at postoiace, Mur
ray, Nebraska.
Will Hake Home in East
Last Siturday Mr. Frank Wagner
and Miss Alice Creamer were united
in marriage at the office of the coun
ty judge, they immediately departing
for Franklin, Indiana, where they
will make their home in the future.
The bride is the youngest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. IJ.'G. Creamer and a
very popular young lady. The groom
has been in the employ of John West
and is a carpenter by trade and will
-Duroc Jersey-
"Sensational Breeding"
I have for sale some of the
finest of spring farrowing.
Robert Troop,
Phone 1720
Murray, Nebraska
IV. VI
AUCTIONEER
Always Ready for Sale
Dates far or near.
RATES REASONABLE
SATISFACTION OR NO PAY!
REVERSE ALL CALLS
Telephone 428 Plattsmouth Exchange
Better Hogsj
I have four black Poland China
spring farrow bard and one gilt.
All registered. Price $20.00.
Font T. Wilson,
MURRAY
27EBR.
BEST
f ma-
SERVICE!
.1 ara now located at the
"Rhoden Barn Garage" and
prepared to furnish the best
Ford service. Work guaran
teed and charges reasonable.
(llurriel PSickei,
Murray, Neb.
Barred Plymouth Rock roosters. I
$1.50 each.
D. A. YOUNG
Phone 1511 Murray, Neb.
Enjoy Fine Outing
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Welsh and
daughters Eleanor. Genevieve and
Lucille. Misses Margaret and Beat
rice Welsh, nieces of Mr. Welsh, mo
tored from Omaha Sunday morning
and spent the day at the beautiful
country home of Mr. and Mrs. Tony
Klimm.
The day was spent very enjoy
ably with a number of piano selec
tions by the two daughters as well
as a number of readings during the
day.
Not the least of the enjoyable
events of the day was the fine din
ner prepared by Mrs. Klimm and
which the bunch enjoyed to the ut
most and it was with the greatest
of regret that they saw the day draw
to a close and the time for going
home arrive. They departed voting
Mr. and Mrs. Klimm truly royal en
tertainers in every way.
For Sale
Puroc Jersey boars for sale, rath
finder breeding. lierman Wohlfarth,
Murray, Nebr.
School Notes
A box of library books was receiv
ed from the Nebraska State Library
conimission last week. The bocks are
loaned to schools provided they pay
the freight charges. Half of the
books were taken by the pupils on
the first day. Books may be checked
out or returned on Mondays and Fri
days. Th.e intermediate room had a game
of baseball on Friday afttmon. It
was played in the schoolroom. Multi
plication tables and drills on combin
plication tables and drills on com
binations of numbers were used for
baseballs and bats." Pupils who had
the best control and speed made the
most runs. Miss Ellis, the teacher,
was pitcher.
Mrs. G. W. Cheney visited school
on Friday afternoon. She wis inter
ested most in the primary room and
grammar room where the Cheney
children attend.
A goodly number of parents and
patrons met at the high school as
sembly Friday evening. The Union
teachers and many pupils were also
present. The program as given in
the school notes last week was car
ried out. It was decided to form a
Parent-Teachers' association. Mr. W.
Banning was elected chairman or
president; Mrs. L. R. Upton, vice
president and Miss Jane Hollister,
secretary. Several of the parents and
patrons responded when called upon
for informal talks. The chairman
appointed a committee of Mr. Sev
eryn, Mrs. G. Todd and Miss Hol
lister to draw up a constitution and
to arrange for the next program.
The grafonola is in use this year
more than ever before. The records
that have marches are played most
at dismissal and also for drill exer
cises in writing.
MARRIED AT COURT HOUSE
From Wednesday's Dally.
This morning County Judge Allen
J. Beeson received a visit from two
young people of Council Bluffs, Iowa
seeking their life hapiness and the
court was prevailed upon to join in
marriage Mr. Arthur Kempster and
Miss Bernese Barnes. The young peo
ple returned home to the Iowa city
later.
E. H. Schulhot, piano tuner.
Phone 389-J. d&w.
BOX SUPPER
A box supper will be held at the
Fairview school in district No. 9,
Friday evening, October 2Sth. A
Hallowe'en program will be given
by the pupils. Bring a box ladies,
and enjov a fine evening.
HELEN PONTIUS, Teacher
Dr. H. C. Leopold, new "offices
Union block over Halstead market.
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NEW WRIGHT NOVEL
The latest work from the pen of
America's foremost novelist, Harold
Bell Wright, is "Helen of the Old
House" and the Journal office has
just received a number of the hand
somely bound novels from the Apple
ton company. This novel 1s one that
has brought added luster to the fame
of Mr. Wright as one of the leaders
of American literature. The price of
this edition is only $2.00 per volume.
OR. H. G. LEOPOLD
NEW OFFICES
Over Halstead's Market
Union Block
Stop! Look! Listen! Think!
afyrday Specials
CASH!
1 00 lbs. sugar for $6.40
Pink salmon, per can 10
Standard corn, 2 cans for 25
Very best husking mitts, per dozen 2.00
Overalls, 220 denim, only 1.39
These as long as they last
Extra good Hour, per sack 2.00
Every sack guaranteed Your money back
if you don't like it.
F. T. WtflLSQN
THE SERVICE STORE
MURRAY -:- -:- -:- NEBRASKA
fhose ftlot Yet
ieporiingS
Many have come and settled the accounts which
existed at the closing of our business as hardware merchants-.
For this we are thanking them. There are somo
who Lave rot as y.;t responded to our request for set
tlement. W. II. Puis will be found at the Murray Gar
age and yon Iio have not settled are rer;ue.;ted to call
and arraug'2 lor the same at once. Tiiese accounts
must be adjusted
AUG MEYER
v. H. PULS
Listen! Wake Up! Let's Go:
WILL TRADE, BUY OR SELL
TRADES A SPECIALTY
One good level 160 acres, 5 miles west of Grani,
Nebr. Ninety acres in wheat, one-third delivered, goes
with place. Clear of incumbrances.
320 acres good, level land 2 miles from Senora,
Colorado. Will trade for garage, store or what have
you to trade? Can make long time terms.
85 acres bottom land, 4 miles southeast of Union,
all being in crops. Some alfalfa, one good silo, fair im
provements. , 40 acres one mile east of Weeping Water. Hog
tight fence, 'good spring, dandy improvements.
One pool hall, building and fixtures, in Cass coun
ty, Nebraska.
Garage and residence at Murray, Nebr. Only gar
age and gas station in town. Good equipment and stock.
Will trade for farm land or ranch. This is all free from
incumbrance. Can make good terms.
One general store in Cass county, Nebraska. Doing
a good business.
2 J2 acres in Plattsmouth, Neb. Fair improvements.
Also several other houses in Plattsmouth.
Will trade any of the above for mortgage paper,
Liberty bonds or what you have.
ALWAYS DOING BUSINESS SEE
ME OR WRITE
Frank Vallery,
P. O. Eox 677 PLATTSMOUTH, NEB. Phone 606
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We are making some very attractive prices on the
famous Rock Island Wagons the world's best wagon.
We are carrying some excellent cribbing ready for
delivery and use.
Peterson Hardware Co,
E. L. Peterson, Manager.
MURRAY -:- -:- -:- NEBRASKA