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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI WEEKLY JOUTUfAL
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'just finishing the common schools.
The Rev. Johnson will deliver the
'address, which we are aured will
be a masterful discourse telling about
the advantages derived from a bet
Union Department
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Nehawka Department?
Prepared in the Interests of the People of Nehawka and Surrounding Vicinity Especially
for the Journal Readers.
ter education. LJe sure and come
to hear this college night address.
Miss Anna Bauer was a visitor in
Omaha last Monday, making the trip
via the bus line.
Messrs Blair Dale and Morris Pol
lard of Nehawka are painting the
home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Leach.
Banker J. M. Patterson was look
ing: after some business both in
Plattsmouth and Omaha last Mon
day. Ray Frans and Alex Eaton were
unloading some bridge plank, last
Monday and found it plenty warm
for the job.
C. P. Travers and wife of Omaha
were visiting- for the day last Sun
day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.
L. Becker, northeast of Union.
John Behrns. John Armstrong and
II. Hanson are among those that
during last week purchased New Cen
tury cultivators of Joe Banning.
Earl Merrit was doing some in
terior decorating at the home of Mr.
Edward Dowler. in the way of paint
ing, varnishing and hanging paper.
Attorney C. L. Graves and E. E.
Leach were looking after some busi
ness matters in Omaha last Monday,
they making the trip via the auto of
Mr. Leach.
Charles Hathaway was doing some
work about the Union bank on last
Monday morning, and in the after
noon returned to the farm and jump
ed into making hay.
Miss Mary Becker was a visitor for
a short time in Omaha one day last
week, looking after the purchase or
goods and aiso attended an excel
lent play while there.
J. E. McCarroll was a visitor in
Omaha one day last week and was
accompanied by Dr. E. S. Furay, they
going to consult a specialist regard
ing Mr. McCarroll's health.
The Rev. George E. Warren, pas
tor of the Methodist church, was
much pleased last Monday by the
coming of his folks for a short visit,
they making the trip via their auto.
Mrs. Winfield Swan was a sufferer
from a case of ivy poisoning last
week which with the excessive warm
weather made the affection very un
comfortable, but is getting some
better at this time.
Joe Banning and family were vis
iting in Plattsmouth last Wednes
day where Mr. Banning was in at
tendance at the county log rolling
of the Modern Woodmen of America,
and enjoyed an excellent time.
R. D, Stine and family were visit
ing last Sunday evening at Nebraska
City, where they went for a drive
in their auto and while there at
tended an excellent movie picture
ihow which was on the boards.
Fleming Robb and family accomp
anied by Miss Gussie Robb, were vis
iting in Omaha last Friday, and were
accompanied as far as Plattsmouth
by Mrs. Mont Robb, who visited un
til Sunday with Mr. C. H. Parmele.
Mrs. J. A. Simmons, who has been
at Stella for some time past assist
ing in the care of her mother, who
has been ill for some time past, re
turned home last Sunday and re
ports the mother as having improved
nicely.
The Rev. W. A. Taylor was a visi
tor at Wabash, where he ministered
to the church every second Sunday
and held services there both in the
morning and afternoon, having very
That is Our Business!
Sure it is our business to please the trade, and to
do this we are doing the very best work. Auto supplies
also standard and alwa3's the best. We are here to
succeed, and we can do it only by giving the best of
service in every instance.
A. R. DOUBLE
The Auto Man
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LOWER
We have just received a new invoice of new shoes of the
latest style, which we are offering at lower prices than coul J
have been made formerly.
Remember we are furnishing Fresh Meats and Croceries
at prices which are as low as can be made.
inder
Do not wait to long to secure your needed binding twine,
for harvest will soon be here and you will want twine, and yon
had better have it and not delay the harvest at a loss.
A. L. BECKE
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paid ntll cured. Write for book on Rectal rHoeawea. with naxceo and teaUnMMilal
f tore than l.PJ prominent people wno nave oeen r.rmiiruu, ' . .
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interesting audiences at both of the
services.
Mrs. II. L. Swanson. who has been
p.t Eagle for the past number of
weeks caring for her mother, Mrs.
Charles Renner, who has been sick,
returned home last Sunday, her
mother at this time being very much
improved. J
Mrs. Mary Taylor and daughter,
Miss Rachel, who have been visiting
at the home of relatives and friends
in Union for some time departed for
their home at University Place last
Saturday after having enjoyed a very
nice visit.
A. iL. Becker, the merchant, felt
that he had better be in the hay
field getting in the excellent crop,
which his farm has produced, and
so called Dan Lynn to the store to
work in his place while he made hay
while the sun shone.
F. II. McCarthy was a visitor in
Nebraska City last Monday, the visit
being caused by a refractory molar,
which has been making things more
interesting than pleasant for the
popular grain merchant. However,
the tooth and Flossie parted com
pany. R. E. Foster shipped two car loads
of very fine cattle to the South Oma
ha market last Monday, they being
fed at his home southeast of Union,
and were an excellent bunch of cat
tit. Mr. B. 11. Everett shipped a few
with the car load, which also were
excellent animals.
L. R. Upton, who has been laid up
for so long with rheumatism, but
who has been at his place of busi
ness for some weeks now. has the
good fortune to have three baby
goats come to his home, which it is
declared by his friends that he will
keep for milking purposes.
King David Clark and wife, of
Weeping Water, who have a host of
friends in Cass county, were visiting
last Sunday at the home of their son.
Fred Clark and family north of
Union and alo spent some time at
the home of their son. Christian Wes
tervelt Clark, at the Union hotei.
Lemuel Barritt. who is a student
in the Omaha Medical college, was a
visitor at home last Sunday and a
guest of his parents. Dr. and Mrs.
W. M. Barritt. returning to Omaha
Sunday evening. Lemuel is playing
in a band in Omaha and is kept
pretty busy even during the vaca
tion. Edward Midkiff, of near Avoca,
this county, was a visitor in Union
last Monday. looking after some
business matters for a short time, but
coming to take his daughter. , Miss
Flossie Midkiff home, who has been
visiting at the home of her uncle and
aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hughson,
for the past few days.
Joe Liggitt. owner of the great
Chester White hog. Big Jim. and
which is a great hog. which one
should see, is feeling some better at
thi time.. Mr. Liggitt has not been
feeling very well for some time, but
has shown much improvement dur
ing the past week and was able to
be down town last Saturday for the
first time.
The Woman's Home Missionary
society of the Methodist church he'd
a meeting last week at the home of
Mrs. E. J. -Ma u gay, at which the
Union, Neb.
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principal portion was devoted to
work, there being much done for the
members themselves after which
there was social season, when re
freshments were most appetising and
all enjoyed the delightful luncheon
which was served by this popular
hostess.
Will Hold Athletic Show
The American Legion post up at
Plattsmouth, to which a number of
ex-service men from this vicinity be
long, will hold a combined wrestling
and boxing show at the county eeat
on Tuesday evening, June 27th. 'At
least three boxing events and a fin
ish wrestling match will be dished
out to the lovers of manly sport in
the open air 'arena.
County Building Going Forward
The patrol house, which the coun
ty is having built at Union, is going
forward rapidly, the foundation "be
ing now laid. The contract has been
given to Ray Frans, who is pushing
the work along. Mr. W. L. Stine did
the work of laying the foundation,
while Mr. G. L. Brinton and sou of
Elmwood. an excellent mason, will
lav the blocks.
Uebraska Pioneer Answers Call
Mrs. Benjamin Davis, whose hus
band preceded her to the other world
l.y only a few months, lie passing
away last fall, answered the call of
the death angel last Monday evening
and was buried at the Wyoming
cemetery last Thursday, the services
being conducted by a minister of the
Episcopal church of which she was
a lifelong and devoted member. Miss
Cordelia Sherwood was born in the
state of Michigan about seventy
years ago and came with her parents
to Nebraska, settling near Union
when she was twelve years of age.
Mrs. Davis was most highly esteemed
by the many friends whom she has
known for more than the past fifty
years.
Two Ball Games Sunday
At Spring Dale, which is a few
miles northeast of Union and near
J. X. Larsch. the ball team of that
locality known as Milton's Colts
played with, the Nehawka team. The
game was one of much interest dur
ing the whole time and furnished
much enjoyment . for the real ball
fan. The result was a victory for
the Nehawka team which carried
awav the honors by a score of 10 to
S.
At Cedar Creek, where a dating
hart been made by the Union boys,
but who were not able to fill the
engagement, the young boys from
Union with some of the others went
over and a game was had in which
Cedar Creek won by a score of 8 to
nothing.
Visits Friends Here
Mrs. Ti. L. Newell, who with her
husband, formerly lived in Union,
was a visitor in this place for a
number of days before departing for
the south where she is joining Dr.
Newell., who is leaving the United
States for the Isle of Fines, where he
fjoes to practice his profession that of
a dentist, and where they will make
their home in the future.
Children's Day Observed
, The ladies of the Baptist church
are to be congratulated on the ex
cellent program which the children
rendered last Sunday and also a
great real of credit is due the little
ones for the very nice program that
was had. This in view of the fact
that there is no minister here at this
time. The membership of a church
who takes things in hand in this
way and makes a success of the work
when there is no minister are worthy
of the success which comes to such
a church.
Methodists Enjoy Meeting
Last Sunday the ladies of the M.
E. church enjoyed a very excellent
evening, when they presented the
children's day program to the people
of Union and vicinity! The children,
who had been drilled by the ladies,
were very responsive to the instruc
tion and the little ones made a Yery
pleasing evening for the delighted
crowd.
Masons Go to Nehawka.
Last Wednesday being the regular
meeting of the Masonic lodge of Ne
hawka of which many people in
Union are members, a special pro
gram has been arranged. and from
j Union there were the following who
were present to enjoy the occasion.
Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Taylor; Messrs
and Mesdames Joe Banning, John
Liggett, Earl Merritt, J. M. Patter-
! son, u. v . Cheney and Kay Frans
and mother, Mrs. Jennie Frans. Mr.
and Mrs. A. L. Becker. John McCar
rolJ and wife and H. L. Swanson.
ELKS STATE MEETING
Columbus, Neb., June 14. (Spe
cial) Columbus promises to be the
Mecca for Nebraska Elks and their
ladies on June 21 and 22, one week
from today, when the Nebraska
State 'association of the antlered
brethren assembles in annual conven
tion. Ten delegates will represent
each lodge but in addition scores of
other Elks and their ladies are plan
ning to accompany those with regu
lar credentials in order to rub elbows
with their friends from over the
state and to participate in the gen
eral good time which the Columbus
lodge is planning. In order of their
age the nineteen lodges in as many
different cities in Nebraska are as
follows: Omaha. Lincoln, Hastings,
Fremont, Grand Island, Beatrice,
Norfolk, Plattsmouth, Alliance, Falls
City, Kearney, North Platte, York,
Nebraska City. Columbus, Fairbury,
Sc-ottsbluST. Chadron and McCook,
the latter having been, formed just
this past year.
Frank Schlichtemeier and Ed Shu
maker both shipped hogs last Tues
day to the stock market at South
Omaha.
Nelson Berger shipped a car of
hogs to the South Omaha market on
last Tuesday and accompanied them,
caring for the shipment.
Charles Hall was a visitor at
Union last Monday taking over to
that stirring city a load of mill stuff
for the merchants of Union.
Mr. arid Mrs. J. M. Palmer and
family were guests at the Bogard
wedding which was celebrated at
Avoca last Thursday evening.
Sheriff C. D. Quinton was a visitor
in Nehawka one day last week post
ing notices for the coming primary
election which is to be held on July
18th.
Miss Geneva Rough, who has been
visiting with friends at Crete for
some time and attending the Doane
college commencement, arrived home
last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Ruby, of
near Weeping Water were visiting
for a short time at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. C. D. St. John last Monday
and enjoying the midday meal with
them.
Phillip Tritsch of west of Mynard,
was a visitor in Nehawka last Mon
day afternoon, having some business
matters to look after and also was
a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Grover Honack.
Charles Blake, who was so very
seriously sick for a number of weeks,
was able to be out and down town
last Saturday, but was not able to
get around very well or able to talk
very well either.
Mrs. E. M. Griffin, who has been
spending some time with her daugh
ter at Tulsa, Oklahoma, will return
to her home in Nehawka on Saturday
of this week, and it is hoped much
improved in health.
Nelson Berger was a visitor at
Seward going last Friday and staying
until Sunday evening, v.nere he vis
ited with friends and enjoyed a pic
nic which was held there. . Of course
he did not go alone.
Milton Hilton who has been with
the Sheldon Manufacturing company
for a number of years past, on ac
count of ill health, has resigned his
position, and is visiting with friends
in Missouri at this time.
Wm. Highfield and family of
Platsmouth were in Nehawka last
Monday afternoon. Mr. Highfield.
who is with the electric light com
pany, coming to make some repairs
in the street lighting service.
Mr. Richardson, superintendent of
line" construction of the telephone
company making his home at Weep
ing Water and Mr.. Harold Andrus
were looking after the telephone
work here last Monday afternoon.
Harold Stoll, who has been em
ployed at the Sheldon Department
store, has accepted a position with
the Sheldon Manufacturing company,
and the position which he occupied
has been filled by Mr. Merrill Sliel
don. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Anaerson of
southwest of Nehawka entertained at
their home last Sunday for dinner.
Mr. Walker Bates. Mr. and Mrs. S.
J. Rough and Lincoln Creamer and
family. A most enjoyable time was
had.
On account of the excellent time
which the Nebraska City band made
for the citizens of. Nehawka on last
Tuesday evening many of the other
towns in the county are now desir
ious of securing this excellent band
for a concert.
Joshua Sutphan was plased to have
an opportunity to visit with his old
time friend and neighbor, Ed Fleisch
man, who is a member of the Ne
braska City band which played here
during last week, the gentlemen hav
ing lived neighbors at Manley years
ago.
E. E. Jelberg is suffering from a
case of weed poisoning which he re
ceived while working in the weeds.
He is having the affection treated
and is getting some better. He was
only one .of four who were affected
at the same time, Messrs. Wm. East
rich, Eugene Hicks and John Frans
also suffering the same.
C. W. Snyder, the bee expert, cap
tured a large swarm of bees last
Friday, there being enough to fill a
large coal scuttle, and which im
mediately went to work making hay
for their owner. John Dale was hop
ing that he would have an extra
colony, but on account of the youth
of the queen did not swarm.
"Dick" Reynolds, of Washington
state arrived in Nehawka for a visit
with iiis mother, Mrs. Agnes Rey
nolds last, week after having been
away for some twenty years, and has
been visiting with his mother and
other relatives and. friends since. Mr.
Reynolds was away so long that
many of his former friends did not
recognize him.
There will be the regular services
of the United Brethren church in
Nehawka, which is Bible school in
the morning and the Young Peoples'
society in the early evening, fol
lowed by the evening service. The
morning hour is devoted to the
church at Otterbein. The evening
service at the church in Nehawka
will begin at eight o'clock.
Uncle Walker Bates who last week
inserted a reader in our paper for the
sale of a Guernsey calf, declares that
it pays to advertise, for he was able
to dispose of the calf, which was an
excellent one. before the paper got
to Nehawka after being printed. The
calf went to Tekamah, where it was
purchased by George Rough, who de
clares the calf one which cannot be
beaten.
Mrs. Malcolm Pollard, who will
shortly depart for Vermont, where
she will spend the summer with
friends and relatives in the Green
Mountain state and her daughter,
Miss Eowena Pollard, who has been
teaching school at Scottsbluff, having
just closed her school there and re
turned home, were guests at the
home of S. J. Rough and wife for
dinner last Monday.
Who Will Get the House
The question arises, as two young
men, both in business or working in
a business house and who are now
about neck and neck in the race to
rent the house of Mr. Delbert Switz
er, and as they are both single, why
this haste to secure the cage? Oh,
well, that is better get the cage be
fore the "birdie.
Guernsey Heifer Calf For Sale
I have a Guernsey heifer calf for
sale. Sire sold for $1,000, and moth
er from best herd in Wisconsin.
Price. $20.00.
W. B. BATES,
Nehawka, Neb.
Two Interesting Services
Last Sunday evening the people of
the Methodist church in Nehawka
celebrated Children's day with a very
appropriate program with excellent
decoration of seasonable flowers and
a program which was both well ren
dered and well received by the ap
preciative audience. The other serv
ices of the day were the regular serv
ices. There was a program present
ed at the church of the United Breth
ren at Otterbein church north of Ne
hawka during the morning, which
was one which was highly appreciat
ed by all who attended and reflect
ed much credit on the children and
ladies of the church as well as re
quiring much diligent practice.
Good Gas Engine
International gas engine, excellent
condition, 1 Vst h. p. For sale cheap.
See John Opp. tf.
A Most Enjoyable Time
Last Friday evening the Masonic
lodge of Nehawka, with the members
elsewhere who came to attend the
event, celebrated a most pleasant
evening when they gathered to listen
to a musical concert which was fur
nished by the Pierce orchestra, of
Lincoln, which dispersed excellent
music during the fore part of the
evening at the lodge room above.
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House Dresses and Aprons!
This week we are offering our stock of Mina
Taylor House Dresses and Aprons at bargain prices.
Every piece is absolutely good and a real bargain.
These special prices good only as long as the stock
lasts. Come in and look them over before your size
is gone.
There are some real bargains in children's dresses
and play suits this week.
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NEHAWKA
This band which Mas organized on
account of the decadence of the for
a while popular jaza kind, with the
purpose of furnishing the better
grades of musical melody. Following
the concert, the assembled guests and
members repaired to the lower floor
where a repast of ice cream and
strawberries awaited them. This was
followed by a social dance which the
most of those present participated in.
Will be College Night
In behalf cf a better education for
all. and especially in an effort to in
terest those who are now in college,
those who have just finished and
those who are just now ready having
just completed the high school, there
has been arranged at the Methodist
church in Nehawka a special service
on Sunday evening for those who
should be interested In a better edu
cation. A special invitation is here
by extended to all in college and to
those Just finished as well as those
LOWERS
THAN THE MAIL 0EBER HOUSES
Yes, we are furnishing re
liable tires at lower prices
than the mail order houses
are putting out inferior
goods for. This good only
for a limited time, so you
had better get what you
want while they are going.
See the list of prices below!
United State & Racine Tires
NON-SKIDS
Size 30x312 $10.90
Size 32x312 '- 13.75
Size 32x4 18.30
Size 33x4 19.25
Size 34x4 20.00
5?These tires are guaranteed but
the prices cannot be assured for any
great length of time. Come early.
Lundberg Garage
Nehawka'
Nebraska
Bon Ami Vapor Stove!
Safe! Sure! Economical!
Burns 4C0 gallon air to
one gallon common kero
sene. The Kerogas Stove!
HENRY WESSEL,
Nehawka, Nebraska
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NEBRASKA
At the M. E. Church Sunday
There will be the Bible school in
the morning, followed by morning
service at 1 1 o'clock and Epworth
League in the evening at 7. and com
pleted with the college night address
in the evening.
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I WABASH HAPPENINGS
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Mr. S. A. Jackman was'a business
visitor in Lincoln Monday.
Ella Corbeling was a passenger to
Lincoln last Thursday morning.
Esther Mutb left Wednesday morn
ing to spend her vacation with her
parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Fawn Wilson and
family cf Lincoln spent Sunday with
relatives.
Mr. Will Murfiu lert Friday for
Colorado, where he will attend to hla
wheat crop.
Mrs. Albert Pool und children
visited with relatives in Weeping
Water Friday.
Mr. L. R. Stanley and Mr. Albert
Tool autoed to Lincoln Tuesday in
Mr. Stanley's truck.
Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins of Lincoln
spent Sunday with their daughter
and family. Mr. ana Airs, tan u
son. Guy Lake's hog house was de
stroyed Monday evening by the
Ftorm. Many limbs were also blown
down.
Miss Ruth Davis of Weeping Wat
er spent the week end with her annt
and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Syl
vester. O
Mr. and Mrs. Will Murfn and
baby attended their neire's wedding.
Miss Faith Murfin. of WeepiDg Wat
er, last Wednesday.
Miss Mary Smith, of Elrawood. waa
a dinner guest at the H. I. Hinds
home Sunday. She also attended the
ball game in the afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Oibson and
family of Weeping Water and Mr.
and Mrs. Floyd Cole and family
were caller3 at the S. A. Jackman
home Sunday.
Miss Lois Jackman is on the sick
list at this writing. Her sister. Mary
is taking her place In assisting their
aunt and uncle. S. A. Jackman. dur
ing this busy time.
The Reese Young people spent last
Sunday at Capital Beach in Lincoln.
The Baptist Aid society meets at
the home of Mrs. Clarence Ohms on
Thursday of this week.
Clara and Bertha Winkler. Mary
Jackman, Nick Kipper and William
Bronkow of Elmwood and Ernest
Mann and Lawrence Krecklow, of
Manley, were visitors at the II. H.
Gerbeling home Sunday.
MAEEIAGE AT EAGLE
Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the
home of the bride's parents, two
miles north of Eagle, orrurred the
marriage of Miss Merele E. Carr and
Mr. Carl G. Bender of Madison. Ne
braska. The wedding was very qui t
and attended by only the members
of the immediate family. Rev. Lap
thorne, pastor of the Methodist
church, read the marriage lines in a
very impressive manner as the young
people took the vows that made them
as one.
Following the wedding the young
people left in the evening for a hon
eymoon to the east where they will
visit at Chicago, Niagara Falls, and
also at Toronto, Canada, with rela
tives before returning home to Madi
son, Nebraska, where they will be
at home to their friends after Sep
tember 1st.
The bride is one of the talented
and charming ladies of the west por
tion of Cass county and a graduate of
the University of Nebraska music de
partment and has been well known
for her musical work both as a vo
calist and pianoist. She has b-en
teaching for the past two years at
Madison. The bride is a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carr. prominent
residents of Tipton precinct. The
groom is one of the young business
men of Madison and held in the high
est esteem by a large circle of warm
friends.
OBSERVES FLAG DAY
From Wednesday' Dally.
Last evening the local Elks lodge
observed the passing of Flag day.
one of the patriotic holidays which
are commemorated by the great or
der, with an appropriate program of
the greatest merit. The members of
the lodge enjoyed the Ringing of a
number of the national sougs and the
lodge listened to a very inspiring ad
dress by Judge James i. Begley that
proved a real treat as a patriotic
offering and in which the speaker
took up the history of the Cag and
discussed it thoroughly and pointing
out the virtues. that the flag repre
sented and the sacrifices that had
been made in keeping the flag un
sullied. SHOWS EEAL ENTEEPEISE
Brother J. A. Gardner of the Ea
gle Beacon, has brorght out an in
ovation for the usual run of country
papers In having a colored romic
and magazine section added to his
usually interesting paper and which
will be found a very enjoyable fea
ture to the Beacon. Mr. Gardner be
lieves in giving his patrons the bst
possible Bervice and his enterprise in
securing this feature is one that will
be very much appreciated by his
readers.
F0TTND
Stray mule came to my home June
2. Owner may have same by calling
at my farm home. T. G. Kllmm.
We can furnish yon ohuii books
most say kind at Sowmtl office.