PLATTSJI0T7TH SEMI-WEI LY JOURNAL MURDO K PREPARED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE JOURNAL. DEPMR TMEHT AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY ELECTS Beginning Another Year! The problems which has confronted us the year which has just gone into history, were solved and wiped oil the slate, or they are still awaiting our solution. The local bank is ever on the alert, watching for whatever may appear over the horizon of the commer cial "life of its community, that will assist in the better business for all those who are associated to make the town the best, and also for those things which have a tendency to impair the business stability of the com munity. We are here to assist in the solution of the problems which trouble you. Do not hesitate to ask' ror what we can do for you in the solving of the knotty conditions which present themselves. It is our mission and desire to do all we can for this community and all its citizens. We are YOURS FOR SERVICE 9TB P a he Bank of Ellurdock "The Ban: where You Feel at Home" KLliRY A. TOOL, President J. E. GUTHMANN, Vice-Pres H. A. GUTHJIANN, Cashier ing sisters, departed last Saturday fnr their home after havinsr enloved I an excellent tim ehere.' j Much interest is being manifest in me revival meetings wmcn nave ueru in progress at the church in Mur dock during the past two weeks. They are being conducted by the Rev. I. Laipply, and are being attend ed by large crowds of much inter ested people. J. E. McHugh and family were spending Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walling at I'lattsniouih, where also Mr. E. R. McHugh of Falls City -was also vis iiur.tc. Mr. E. li. McHugh returned i home with the folks and visited here for a day before departing for his work at Falls City. Professor Way with his truck, and Richard Tool took a load of hogs to the Omaha market last Wednesday and on their return passed through and slopped to look after some busi ness matters for a short time at Plattsmotith. then went to Nebraska City, where they secured a load of hedge posts, which they brouht to Omaha. Dr. S. II. McDermid and family, .Munson Goodyear and family, of Omaha, were ihe guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Xeitzcl for Chrlst- the occasion Mrs. Bert from Ban- the genial host and host :,s brighten ed the occasion. -Those present and assisting in the excellen time which was had, were Mr. an Rager, guests of honor croft; Cliff Richardson host and hostess; Mess dames Geo. Fries. J. V Reasner, Cedric Park, Art Lueur, T. S. Rage linger, Joe Gustin and I with the families of ea New Officers are Selected by the La dies and Will Assist in Guid ance the Coming Year. Fries, Ray ! Bronkow, Geo. Wal y Bronkow, Yesterday afternoon the ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary met and wife, at the club rooms of the Legion and and Mes- enjoyed a most delightful meeting in every way with a pleasing at tendance and a great interest shown in the proceedings of the gathering. The chief matter to come before the meeting was the election of of ficers for the ensuing year and the following were elected: President, Mrs. Fred Sydebotham; Vice presi dent, Mrs! Mae Creamer; Secretary. Mrs. John Lyon; Treasurer, Mrs. Ed Plenty of Them in PlaV.smouth and Creamer; Chaplain, Mrs. E. E. Neil; Jt viru ivujuu a v. li. HAPPY WOMEN ' eeutive Mrs Henry iakemeier and dauga-iand Mrs. J. J. Gustin, staying lor a tt-r -Mi Mart' tt were visiting at Ar- ! good visit. liimton for Christmas. i Mr. Fred Minchau of Hriu-e Eldridsre of O'Neill was a j was a visitor in Murdcck last Thurs vi.-.i'.or fr two days last week at the day afitrnoon. coming to attend the hou e of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Tool. I funeral of the late Mrs. John Leis, J&iia H:nu:k of Omaha wis a vUi-j which occurred that day. tor in Murdock with acquaintances! Albert Reikman. who has been at- Wouldn't any woman After years of backa Days of misery, night The distress of urinai When she finds freed Many readers will following: Mrs. Jos. Altman. Ae., riaitsniouth, say. attack of the 'flu- a yt lift my back in a w condition. My kidney I too. Sometimes 1 coul lever while about my i ! account of the sharp s: e happy, e suffering, of unrest, troubles, n. .fit by the 21 Chicago, "I had an ; r ago and it j k and tired were weak, ' hardly bend msework on j iches in the committee, Mrs. James Re- j bal. Mrs. H. Tiekotter, Mrs. J. F. i Weber. Mrs. Henry Ofe. Mrs. Mich ael Hild. Mrs. H. J. Heneger. After the disposition of the busi- ness of the session the ladies enjoy ed a very dainty luncheon that was . the treat of Mrs. Mae Creamer and ! Mrs. John Lutz, and proved a de ; lightful feature of the occasion. PUBLIC AUCTION! The liTiHerKiffnefl sell at Pub- mas, and all enjoyeu tne occasion fmall of niv back and Inrough my jjC Ruction at his home one-half great ! tne gv.esrs urging LLidnevs. I felt weak al ; over. I had mile west of Mvnard. Nebraska, on from their home in their auto. Mr. jhejird so mUch about h A. J. Neitzel ot nortn oi town wim ian's Kidney Wednesday, January 4 the taniuy, wore also guests or me bpe,, troube(1 as t Was I tried them 'the following described property: occasion. !w:t!i the best nf resu The fine! . . .;. r v,i- r. Live MOCK -and friends spending Christmas here. Albert Bornemeier was lc-oking af tc r tome business matters at both Omaha and Ilattsmou:h last Wed nesday. , Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Cox have been visit Pic in Murdock pud vicinity for tiie iast week from their home in the nest. tending school at Naperville, 111., and i who has been at home for the holi- days, returned to his studies, depart ing from here last Saturday n;on. Dr. and Mrs. Russell ilombeck i were pleased with a very enjoyable j vi: it at their home for Christmas of , lr. and Mrs. J. W. Caruthtr-:, of ! Lincoln and Mrs. Mary Lewellyn, of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Veach. Mrs. W. Bornemeier. Mr. and Mrs. Art Borne meier. were visiting for a short time in Murdock. and guests of their friends for a short time last Thurs day, they beins guests at the homes r-f IJnTiT-x- I.'nirV m n i ti I i f f nlnl nl- t..mwoou , , . , , A, Simon Brockhopce for the evening, taking a k:j. o'clock dinner with the latter couple and returning to their home at Lincoln later in the evening One of the niceFt of Christ trees which it has been our r lege to see is the one prepared by Mrs. Fred Oebrae and Mrs. Joseph Wutchincl:, and which vas placed ; n the paint store of Max Pusterhoff. j The decorations were brought from ( was all I had to use a' had a sign of any 1 since. 1 think Doan's such ailments as I had. Price COc, at all dt s-'inply ask for a kid get Doan's Kidney V. that Mrs. Altman had bum Co.. Mfrs., Buftah SSI70-MILE GALE HITS NEBRASKA il I have not! One span of horses, nine years old. ; Iney trouble HSOO; one span black horses, i are tine for 8 years old. wt. 3700; one brood imare. smooth mouth, weight 1500, lers. Don't !in oal Shire horse; one black i-y remedy i brood mare, smooth mouth, wt. 1400; :s" the same'one Da' mare, four years old, wt. Foster-Mil- ' 1200; one bay mare, two years old. X. Y. wt- i0l; one bay norse, one year old. wt. 1000; one black norse, one year old; one pony, smooth mouth, weight It00. Two milk cows, four and seven years old; two heifers, one and two yenr'o old: three grade Shorthorn bulls, six months and one year old. Six Kilts bred to Chester White Corn Shelling Machinery We are handling the famous John Deere line of farming machinery and are desiring to call your atten tion to our shellers. HAND SHELLERS HOLE SHELLERS CYLINDER SHELLERS We have the goods to suit all. A full line of manure spreaders and gas engines Come in and see us! WE. GEHKTS, The Implement Man MURDOCK NEBRASKA NEWSPAPER MEN HERE rrom ; TTr-. Tiomarro HTrnr,n-h- -rr TT4 A 1 boa t : one pure bred Chester White the old country by Mrs. Oehme. when Z TIL V ll . 1 .boar; four dozen Plymouth Rock nhe e:iT.ie in Afiirilnck n r. umber nf ears aca and are looking just as gorgeous as when first purchased. Mrs. Oolmit has surely cared for the decorations in a most excellent man ner. If you have not viewed the work of art, this tree, better take a retp at it when lighted up with the caudles which she has thereon. Card cf Thanks We desire to express our sincere - Fred Stock and wife entertained j Chicago. ia.-.t Thurs-day at a six o'clock dinner ; W. O. Gillespie and wife have been for II. A. Williams and family of ! visiting for some time at the home Elmwoou. - ! of a brother of Mrs. Gillespie, Wm L-.ni! N?itzvl ar.-l wife were guests' M'cN'amara and family at Fairmont M tli- hov.e cf Mr. and Mrs. O. J. land also at the home of Dr. and Mrs. li-'tcbtof-k la?t Tuesday, making the j Rlatspeiler at Tobias, t'ip in their car. Miss Lydia Wutchinek who is , Wm Kna-jp and family w-?re guests making her heme in Lincoln was a at the home oi JMr. ana .Mrs. au- guest at the home of ner brother jo -: - ' 17'.- . a f tT C-t T-T:rtTll ? i a n .-l . CT) - '. .t-iV W'n t r H i nfklr n n H wna nornmnnTl o 0 .1- t-t-v- n'caiir I mi hor fri0ni at r F.iht vii i n ! t hnv. ks for the many kindly acts and i a - .i, , t . i . ,,r it..-rr.T..rA nr.,i assistance during the late illness and S.tKi-.P i-.f S. . tho :e:-:h if t). .!'... r "'ciru: a nd in were !c -.King afir some- business natter;-, in IMattsmouth last Wednes day. mii;ilig the trip over in their aut o. and Dust Storm of Short Dur ation Woman Killed. One woman was kild and prop erty damased to the extent of thou sands of dollars by a g:tie that swept chickens. Farm Machinery Two Deere riding cultivators; one Avery walking cultivator; one disk harrow. 16 disks; one 10-ft. Demp- western Nebraska yesterday after- jcter grain drill; one 7-foot Deering noon. The heavy wind apparently hinder: one stalk cutter; one 3-sec- 1-icr ' f i . i." :t T li i I T.-Vyi 1rinTDr -irt i -i cr linon -mn lr death ' -. - . ' . i l t : . ' iiiiiiu . . i u . . i iiw ii t'vwu n ct-is. called here by ing his home at u est Point for some mother of Mr. Leis. ; years past, has with the family re of our beloved mother, and for the beautiful floral token of re-i spcTt and love. S. P. Leis; Mr. and came out of a clear sky and was t ion harrow; one Deere riding lister; estimated as moving 70 miles an one Bradley lister; one walking lis hour. The wind was arcompanied by(ter: one 16-inch plow; one 12-inch clouds of dust. A raging snowstorm . ang plow; one 5-foot Deering mow- reported rollawin the wind. - !er; one McCormick rake; one Flem Mrs. G. D. Crafford, 25, wife of jnc- i,nv stacker: one hay sweep; one From Saturday's iJaiy. This morning J. A. Gardner, edi tor of the Eagle Beacon, Charles V. Seeley of the Weeping Water Re publican and George Blessing of the Elmwood Leader-Echo, were in the city for a few hours to visit and dis cuss at a meeting the needs of the county printers. The editors are all veterans at the ink slinging game and are doing their part in seeing that Cass county is well covered with good reliable newspapers which will serve the best interests of the re spective communities. The newspap er boys while here were visitors at the Journal "and passed several mo ments very pleasantly in discussing "shop" and the interests of the craft in general. Mrs. Elmer Wetenkamp departed this afternoon for Omaha where she will visit with her husband at the hospital there where he is recover ing from an operation for an Infec tion of the hip. Mrs. Lucinda Wendt of near Ea gle was in the city today accompan ied by E. W. Pump, and engaged in attending to some matters at the of fice of County Judge Beeson. Mrs. Jack Patterson and little son of Union were among those going to Omaha this morning to look after some matters of business. CliamDerlain's Cough Remedy the manager of J'ermr.n i niovea v.itn tue ramuy to -MurciocK ", :,r.ri will m ike hi home here for the . v t -id. i.xau 11- , aer J . r 7" -J ill. Max Dusterhoff and Joe Wutchin ek. who were home far Christmas went back to Omaha last week to complete the work which they had in hand there remaining only one room to complete the contract. Mat Spader and wife of Omah.a were present lat Wednesday and Thursday, attending the funeral of the formers aunt. Mrs. John Leis, which occurred last Thursday, cud retiming to their home on Friday noon. Charles Leis and wife who make their home at DeSmet, South Dakota, 'vlsn have been here for seme time on account of the de?.th of the mother of Mr. Lis ;;rd remaining for the burial, returned to their heme last Saturday. Herman Kupke had the misfortune fo run a larw nail through one of h! feet last week, while workintr.in the tank filled with cold water. I around the place, end has been laid up for a number of days since. He ..Jt rp;tir.c; around, but it is with arch difficulty. Mr. and Mr?. Geo. Hake of La Mars. Iowa, who have been visiting for some tim? at the home of Rev. Miss M:-Tg Tot Gustin. v. ho is iuafe ins her borne in Chicago, vas a visi tor at the home of her parents, Mr. 'Weak Sateri3s n t r o f ts' r3 't n r slu -w m Winter is knocking at our door, better have the battery looked after before it is too late. We also cell the "Exids Bailer?" Exide Service Free! The Landiiolm Auto Co., Murdock, Nebraska Entertained Tor Dinner Monday Mr. and Mrs. August Panska en tertained for dinner at their home in Murdock for Christmas at which a number of their relatives were pres ent. The dinner being given on Mon day of last week. At the reception were gathered Mr. and Mrs. August the Moritz Elevator corn elevator, complete; one tank heater; one 1 h. p. gas engine; two N'ewton wagons; one Smythe wagon; one set of bobs; two sets of work harness; two buggy tongues; one saddle and bridle; one cart. Sale starts at 10 o'clock. Lunch cerved at noon. company at Genng, was instantly killed when caught by the corner of the rof)f of a demolished outbuilding' at their suburban home. Her neck; was broken and her face crushed be-' yond recognition. Three small child-J ren and her husband survive her. j Grand Island Damaged I Scores of automobiles parked on J the streets at Grand Island were un-' topped or badly damaged. The Grand Island Business college, general hos-! pital ana otner imua:ngs haa Terms of Sale All sums under $10, cash in hand On sums over $10 a credit of four teen months will be given, purchaser! This is a pleasant, safe and reli able medicine for coughs and colds. It has been in use for many years and is held in high esteem in those households where its good qualities are best known. It is a favorite with mothers of young children, as it con tains no opium or other harmful drug. Try it when you have need of such a remedy. Weyrich & Hadraba. Phone the Journal office when you are in need cf job printing of any kind. Best equipped shop in south eastern Nebraska. PUBLIC AUCTION ! The undersigned will roll at Pub lic Auction on the A. S. Will farm four miles west and two miles north of Murray, and four miles west and two miles fiouth of Mynard, on Friday, January 6 the following described property: Live Stock One black horse, five years old, wt. 1700; one black horse, three years old, wt. 1C00; one bay horse, three I years old. wt. 1550; one bay horse. eight years old, wt. 14 00; one sor rel horre, seven years old, wt. 1400; one bay mare, seven years old. with foal, wt. 1600; one bay mare, smooth mouth, with foal. wt. 1300; one black horse coming three years old, wt. 14 00; one pair of good mules; forty head of fall pigs. Farm Machinery One 7-feot Minnesota binder; one John Deere; elevator, Jack and power; one hay loader; one side delivery hay rake; two hay racks and wagon; one 14-inch Emerson gang plow; one 14-inch Sattley gang plow with trac tor hitch; one Rock Island 2-row machine; one John Deere corn plant er and 160 rods of wire; one Baylor 2-row cultivator; one Dempster 2-row cultivator; one 3-section harrow; two extra wagon boxes; one McCor mick mower; one woven wire stret cher, three sets of inch and a half work harness; one set of inch and a quarter work harness and numerous other articles. Sale starts at 10 o'clock a. m. and lunch will be served at noon. Terms of Sale AH sums under $10, cash in hand. On sums over $10 a credit of six months will be given, purchaser giv ing bankable note bearing eight per cent interest from date. Property must be settled for before being re moved from the premises. ROY GREGG, Owner. W. R. YOUNG, Auct. R. F. PATTERSON, Clerk. Blank Books at the Journal Office. giving bankable note bearing seven j 2 ri u t w i ii- dows broken. The front of the Krall 1 wr '"' nuui u-ic. Viyv- & lieidkaiup blacksmith shop was rrty to be removed from the premises until settled for. Will meet trains at Mynard going north at C p. m., going south at 9 a. m. P;in.ka anrl children nf nnrtheasl of town, Dan Rumlin and wife and "i"pa oul- , " . Miss Dorothv of near Elmwood, Rav-! The blinding dust which accom- mond Panska and family and Emil Panifed the 'ind caused .tw" aut." Mover and Tamil vof near Louisville, mobiles to collide on one of the main stieet intersections of Grand Island. j No one was injured. The duration I of the storm was onlv about two it was t f;0,et ,m,vn tho li F PATTERSON. Clerk cold Frank Rosen nw while .aller bui,dings. cm a n m me waier, A trail of wrecked chimneys and that .he cattle inigM drink . rfK broken windows, blown-down on a thin place m the ice fr arwl .tw ,,ria w;,c rt hv The r.rotty trying trough rtepped whi'h gave Took a Plunge other morning when JOS. F. TUBBS, Owner. W. R. YOUNG. Auct. viy precipitating him the term in Alliance. The damage I probably will run into the thousands the bath was all riirht but is mourn ing the breaking of his pipe in the! fall. of dollars. High School Damaged EX-HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS WIN GAME Back from the South Lust Wednesday I. G. Hornbeck. The most serious damage in Alii- Prove victorious uver umana learn ance was caused when an eight-foot at TT S Gvm Last Niriit - . Game Well Attended. brick ventilator on the high school building crashed through the roof and ceiling of the assembly room. who has been visiting in the south ' tearing a jagged hole 25 feet square The basket ball game played last !liihil! .Men's Ball Band 4-buckle red rubber $3.50 Men's Bail Gand 4-buckle black rubber. ....... 3.25 Men's Ball Band, 4-buckle cloth arctic . . 3.25 Men's Eall Band 6-buckle red rubber arctic 4.50 Men's 6-buckle black leather arctic 4.50 Men's 6-buckle cloth top 4.00 Ladies' 2-buckle arctic t . 1.90 Ladies' 1 -buckle Eirctic 1.50 Alaskas - 1.35 Quids' 2-buckle arctic. .'. 1.35 Quids' 1 -buckle arctic 1.00 Misses' 2-buckle arctic 1.75 Misses 1 -buckle arctic 1.25 ABOVE PRICES ARE FOR CASH Murdock Mercantile Co. Murdock, Nebraska nme time nast.. nenrlir. Christ- e' .'"t.: rv night in the high school gymnasium mas at Dallas. Texas, returned home ! en joints and raflers crashed to the -between local ex-high school men 'an on Friday went to work again at ! flt0r. No one was in the room, this f,nd.,f team from Omaha was full of position as agent for the Rock ' being vacation week. (thrills It was a mixture of good. ilrland. in the south, Mr. At the Alliance creamery the 60- ; Hornbeck had a most excellent time. ; foot steel smokestack was blown iand visited at many places of inter- j down, demolishing part of the roof. ,tst. and where he. had relatives and The heavy steel guy wires snapped lnenus. clean basket ball and strenuous per sonal effort. i Our boys were too much for the Omaha men who did their- best to rem the tide of defeat. The team! With the New Year! We wish to assure all our friends and patrons that we appreciate their friendship and business, which has made us more prosperous than we would have been, and extend to all at this time a greeting, wishing all prosperity and happiness. We are also announcing great reduction in prices of the "BUICK," the last being $130.00, with greater recession of prices on higher priced cars. mum, The Automobile Man MURDOCK NEBRASKA The place where he had the; like shoestrings. The creamery will pm ine tiae oi aeieax. i ne xeam sure was the old home town . have to operate on lighter scale un-.froni the metropolis was composed of i most pleas 'at Miami. Mo. I The Journal found its wav to him jone day when he had been feelinci ; poorly and was kept to his bed. and! breiight. him c II the news of Mur dock and Cass county and was great ly enjoyed by I. G. til the damage is repaired. In Honor of Guest Constipation Constipation of the bowels is a stoppage of the sewerage system that removes waste matter from the body. It is as necessary that your bowels move vreeularlv once each day. to Last "Wednesday evening Mr. and carry off this waste, as it is that the Mrs. Cliff Richardson, living north-! waste pipes of vour home be kept i west of town, gave a reception at open and carry on' the waste from the jl heir home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. I house. If you would enjoy good I Bert Rager, of Bancroft, who were health, keep your bowels regular by I spending the holidays here with rel- taking Chamberlain's Tablets when atives and friends. The occasion needed. Weyrich & Hadraba. i was one cf much merriment and ' ! pleasure as Mr. and Mrs. Rager were former residents of this community j jauu nave neie many ineuas and rel- From Saturday Daily. ; a i j ves, MAKES AN ABJTJSTSIEHT strong, sturdy plaj'ers and they made some spectacular baskets, one an overhead shot by Carl Weigel, which was applauded by the astonished crowd. j All of the Plattsmouth men were in the game with a rush from the first. While the scoring combina tion, Doolan. Calvert and Sattler, J was new. It was a very effective one. ! In the first half Doolan made eight baskets. Calvert, the other forward, j made ten before he was relieved and . Martin substituted five minutes be-! fore the end of the game. Sattler) had a strong opponent at center, but proved his class by caging five field1 goals. Schneider and Brubacker prov- ed their ability to hold their own I against Omaha's heavyweights, and' they are clever players. Schneider There were at this gather-! TMc - ,v ..n,n3iotivu klfnned in n basket nr two for coort Ing a large number of people f rom of the Northwestern Fire & Marine ' measure. Marshall substituted for that neighborhood and the evening ' insUrance Co., of Minneapolis, was , Rrubacker. going in at center and was spent in games social convert-!ln the city and in connection withlDoolan playing guard, tion and was one which will long be the local agent. A. H. Duxbury. made The game ended In Plattsmouth's remembered. The uelightful re-i r, tl,...t f tt'11 Dir.. fnvnr r.4 tn 23 The hieh KPhnnl knra on his residence property and the profited by a splendid attendance of matter was settled very satisfactory fans who felt that they had gotten to Mr. Rice and compensated him their money s worth. for his loss. freshments which were provided by How Would You Like to See What Irvin Nerkood (Pa.) Saw? "One customer told me that after tiling one large pictage of Rat-Snap, he got FORTV-HIGHT dead rats. How many more dead he couldn't see. he doesn't know. Remember rats breed fast and de stroy Hollars' worth of property. " 35c, 65c. $1.25. Sold isd guaranteed by Bestor & Swatek Weyrich & Had raba T. G. Fricke & Co. "We have sold 97.000 bottles of Tanlrc and have never had a single' complaint." Jacobs' Pharmacy. At- , lanta. Ga. Sold by P. G. Fricke Co. AMERICAN TROOPS TO RETURN Coblenz. Dec. 30. Lead by a band playing "How Dry I Am," one thou- & sand American troops left here to-' day for Antwerp to embark for the Tnited States on the transport Can-1 Blank Books at tne Journal Office, tigny. Our Greetings! To you, without whose aid and friendship, our business less prosperous, we are at this time extending our wishes that the year may bring you abundant pros perity, lasting happiness and abounding health. The Dusterhoff Shops, MURDOCK NEBRASKA oooooooooooo