PIATTSMOUTH SEMI WEEKLY JOURHAL
1IONDAY, MAY 14, 1S23.
MURDOK DEPMR TMEHT.
PREPARED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE JOURNAL.
PAGE SIX
' Make the Farming Pay!
Keen competition in farming, as well as in business,
requires the best machinery, best thought and best
practice.
The Advance Rumley machinery embodies all this.
I am handling a full line of this. "The Last Word" in
power farming machinery.
The Oil Pull tractor in four sizes. The two ton
Rumley truck. The Advance Rumley Steamer in three
sizes. Come in and see them.
ALL KINDS OF BELTING MATERIALS
The Grand Detour tractor plow in five sizes, from
two-bottom to six-bottom plows.
In the thresher line, we also have separators of
five different sizes.
ED. GUILSTORFF,
MURDOCK -:- -:- -:- NEBRASKA
Miss Minnie Deickman was a visi
tor for a short time with friends in
Ashland one day last week.
H. A. Williams of Elmwood was
a visitor in Murdock last Thursday,
coming to see Dr. Hornbeck regard
ing his health.
Mrs. E. K. Norton was a visitor
with friends and relatives in Weep
ing Water on last Friday, making the
trip in their auto.
David Tiehe and A. E. Tiehe. of
near Manley were looking after some j
business matters in Murdock last
Thursday afternoon.
Ray Baldin, the carpenter and
"Dick" Tool, have been busy during
the past v.-ek, putting a roof on the
home of H. V. McDonald.
Henry Amgwert has added to his
holdings a Ford coupe, which he will
find much use for, and which will
give him excellent service.
H. W. Tool, W. T. Weddell were
looking after some business matters
in Lincoln last Thursday afternoon,
making the trip in their auto.
Henry A. Guthm3n and family
were enjoying a visit at the, home of
relatives in Plattsmouth last Sunday,
making the trip with their car.
Fred Backemeyer, of Elmwood,
was looking after seme business mat
ters in Murdock and at his farm
northwest of town last Thursday.
Emil Kuehn and family from
Grand Island were visiting with
friends in Murdock last Sunday, be
ing guests at the home of Mrs. E. T.
Tool for the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Deickman were
visiting last week for a short time
at the home of their daughter. Mrs.
Walter Box and husband, driving i
over in their auto.
G. V. Pickwell, the assessor for
Elmwood precinct, has completed his
work listing the property of the
precinct and has made a very good
man for the position.
Robert Stock and Fred Stock, Jr.,
were looking after some business
matters in Lincoln Saturday, being
accompanied by the ladies and mak
ing the trip in their auto.
Wm. Gehrts is kept pretty busy at
this time putting fender braces on
Ford cars, and by the way they are
a pretty fine thing to take the rattle
out of a rattling good Ford.
Louis Neitzel and W. T. Weddell
and their families were visiting in
Ashland and Havelock last Sunday,
making the trip to see their friends
in the auto of Mr. Neitzel.
Mr. Rex Peters of near Green
wood was a visitor with one of his
very close friends in Murdock last
week. Rex is a very popular young
man and an excellent fellow.
Diller Utt, who is still employed in
the Burlington shops at Havelock,
was a visitor at home for over Sun
day last week and returned to his
work early Monday morning.
Messrs. H. A. Tool and Henry A.
Guthmann were in attendance at
the Cass county bankers' convention
which was held at Weping Water on
Thursday evening of last week.
Miss Ella Gerbeling. one of the
teachers of the Murdock schools, to
gether with her students, enjoyed a
weiner roast at the Gakemeier grove
last Thursday, and all say it was
great.
Gust Gakemeier and Ed Vander
berg were distributing the waste
dirt which came from the L. G.
Goerthy place over the streets of
Murdock in order to better the thor
oughfares. Since the painting of the new
home of W. T. Weddell, which by the
way is one of the finest in the land,
the place is looking entirely differ
ent, and presents a most beautiful
appearance.
A. S. Depner, the carpenter,- has
been doing some work at the home
of J. E. McHugh, taking up some of
the odd end3 of work which had not
been concluded since the building of
the new house. ,
Mrs. A. J. Tool was a visitor in
Weeping Water last Thursday, where
she was a guest at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. F. H. Gorder for the day,
and where both she and her hostess
enjoyed the day nicely.
E. F. Fitch, the well man from
Elmwood. who has been sinking a
number of wells in Murdock lately
is Just now completing one on the
place of Mrs. Charles Schneider,
where Jess Landholm lives.
Carlton Zink, who has not been
at home from his studies at the state
university for a number of months,
was spending a short time at home
Call Up "Charley!"
Don't lose your temper and abuse your wife and
kids because the "Flivver" refuses to start. Put "Trunk
enbolz Gasoline" in your tank and make a quick "Get"
away."
Our pure Pennsylvania Motor and Tractor oils are
the cheapest because they wear longer.
Call Up "Charley"
-GEO. TRUMCEHBOLZ OIL D0I.1PU1Y-
Eagle and Murdock
Save Money on Tires!
SPRING TIME IS NOW HERE WITH ITS
HARD WEAR ON TIRES
During the past few weeks the prices of tires have
advanced some 1 5 per cent. Fabric and rubber are go
ing up every day and the manufacturers promise anoth
er sharp advance in a short time.
Fortunately we have a large stock of first class
guaranteed tires, including Goodyear, United States
and Goodrich, which we will sell at the old prices. Buy
now and save the difference.
SMALL MOTORS FOR POWER
I am carrying a quarter horse electric motor for
driving your washing machine and similar other light
work. Come and see me about your wants in this line.
Murdock, Nebraska
You can insure your grain against
the hazard of hail for 3y2 at the
Farmers & Merchants Bank, Mur
dock, Nebraska.
last Wednesday, returning: in the
evening to take up his studies.
"Bud," that is Henry Amgwert,
has been doing some work on one of
the porches at the home of J. E. Mc
Hugh when the business was a little
slow on account of the farmers all
being very busy planting corn.
Carl Schlaphoff. shipped two truck
loads of hogs to the South Omaha
market last week, where he had them
sold. The hogs were taken to the
market by Gordon Block, who is
doing much hauling at this time.
C. K. Kupke, living north of Mur
dock, has purchased for the use of J with other friends
himself and wife, a new Ford tour
ing car, which was gotten through
the agency of E. W. Thimgan of
Murdock, who sels only good cars.
Harry V. McDonald always has a
good garden and this year is to be
no exception, for he has just had J.
Johanson plow the lots and will be
busy when not otherwise employed
and will not have any spare time.
J. E. McHugh and family were
visiting last Sunday at Plattsmouth,
where was also Mr. McHugh's sister,
Mary, who returned with them for a
short visit, and then went to Omaha
where she lives, to resume her work.
E. W. Thimgan is being kept
pretty busy just now, with plenty of
work at the garage, where he is
employing two men, and then he is
trying to get the new home straight
ened up, which adds much to his
work.
Farm Loans made at the rate of
5. Option to pay at any time. If
you desire a farm loan see 0. J.
Pothast at Farmers & Merchants
Bank, Murdock, Nebraska.
O. J. Pothast and wife, with their
little daughter Helen, departed last
Saturday evening in their car for
Sioux City, where they will visit for
a week, and while they are away, E.
L. Pothast. of Lincoln, will care for
the bank here.
L. Neitzel is having some material
changes made in the porches at his
home. Matt and Victor Thimgan
have been doing the work, which is
adding much to the appearance and
convenience of the home, as well as
value to the property.
Kenneth Tool says he Is the only
young man now left in Murdock,
who does not have a car, but you
know that the cars are not all gone
yet, neither are the young ladies,
for there are many of both. So you
had better get busy young man.
J. G. Scheel, who has moved into
town, has been having a lot of work
done about the place, having .added
a commodious chicken house as well
as an up-to-date garage. The new
home is being so materially changed
one would hardly recognize the same
property.
Last Wednesday a ball game be
tween the high school team of Green
wood and the High school of Mur
dock was enjoyed at the Murdock
park which was won by the visitors
by a score cf 20 for Greenwood to
9 for Murdock. However, all enjoy
ed the game nicely.
Eddie Craig took Mrs. Craig to
Liberty last Sunday, where she will
visit for some three weeks with,
relatives and friends, and where she
knows everybody and will have a
splendid time. Prof. C. E. Coleman,
and were royally entertained by the
two genial hostesses. Following the
business session and as a portion of
the social features a delicious lunch
eon was served by the pleasing hos
tesses. Last Friday A. J. Bauer and wife
departed for Grand Island, where
they spent the day and also Sunday
visiting at the home of their nephew,
W. H. Berger of that place. They
were joined at Lincoln by Miss Anna
Berger, a niece who accompanie
them, and enjoyed the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. George Towle and
their daughter. Miss Rhena, of Lin
coln, were visiting for the afternoon
last Thursday in Murdock and were
guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
J. E. McHugh and were also visiting
Keeping Pretty Busy
Max Dusterhoff, who has been
looking after painting and decorat
ing here and at Omaha, as well as
at Eagle, has been kept so busy that
he hardly has time to eat or sleep.
He had two men helping, but as one
could not get a ball team organized,
he went to Omaha, and the other one
accepted a position there which made
Max short handed and with lots of
work to be done. This has made
Max hustle, but you all know he
can do that, and do it to perfection
as well.
Entertained Eastern Star
Mesdames A. N. McCrorey of Elm
wood, Ralph Dorr of Wabash and I.
C. McCrorey and Frank Buell of
of Murdock, at the .home of the lat
ter on last Wednesday entertained
the members of the Order of Eastern
Star, when a most enjoyable time
was had. All were in raptures over
the delightful time which was had
at this popular home. The genial
hostess served a most appetizing
luncheon at the close of the pleas
ant afternoon.
Mrs. Guerr Very Sick
Reports from the bedside of Mrs.
C. Guerr, who has been very sick for
some time, is that her condition re
mains not the best, but she is very
poorly, but struggling with the dis
ease as best her constitution and
physical condition will permit. Mr.
Guerr, who has also been very ill, is
at this time showing some improve
ment, and it is the hope of their
many friends that both may soon be
much better.
Great Indeed In Deeds!
In a beautiful new Willys-Knight, time and distance only
increase your pride and satisfaction. Because: The
marvelous Willys-Knight engine actually improves with
use. Carbon only makes it better. Owners report 50,000
miles and more without a single engine adjustment.
There never was a greater combination of beauty,
economy and brilliant performance.
See the Willys-Overland Advertisement in The Saturday Evening Post
WILLYS -KNIGHT
Tourin 5 -paM, $1235 Roadster 3-pass, $123S Sedan 5-pas.. $1795 Coupe-Sedan S-pas, $1595
Touring 7-pmta $1435 Sedan 7-pasa, $1995 AH prices . o. b. Toledo
THE ENGINE IMPROVES WITH USE
JOHN BAUER
Plattsmouth, Nehr.
Murdock Having a Show
Kenneth Tool is demonstrating
some enterprise when, he is furnish
ing a show for.the people every week.
The first show was given two weeks
ago and on last Saturday night he
presented "The Rider of the Kind
Log," which Is a' play of the north
ern woods and. one thrilling in many
of the episodes of the backwood life.
It was well attended and appreciated
by all who were present. The play
for the coming Saturday night is
"Unknown," with Dick Talmadge In
the leading role, to be 'followed by a
Ben Turpln comedy, "The Pawnbrok
er's Hunt."
PUBLIC WARNED
AGAINST 'COACH
ING SCHOOL' GRAFT
President of Civil Service Commis
sion Issues Statement Warn
ing Against "Schools."
Washington, May 10. William
C. Deming, newly installed president
of the United States Civil Service
Commission, scarcely became com
fortably seated in his official chair
before he found occasion to give
warning against the activities of
certain individuals and
schools making extravagant claims
as to their ability to further the in
terests of candidates for government
employment.
In a statement Issued today, Mr.
Deming said that there has come to
his attention a blank form of con
tract distributed by one of these con
cerns which provides that the signer
shall pay ten dollars to the other
NEBRASKA CITY FANS ARE
WAITING FOR PROGRAM
Will Hold Special Election
There will be a special election
held at Murdock on Tuesday, May bna" n uoimra io in Tv hall and invitins the nublic to hear
iKth for thP ripHdinir of thf niies- party to the contract to assist the'V.f14 ana '"vicing ine pudiic 10 near
15th, for the deciding or the Qes- nnnnlT,tTnpnt the program as broadcast. This would
In a letter from the secretary of
the Nebraska City Chamber of Com
merce to E. H. Wescott, secretary of
the Chamber here, requesting copies
of the Plattsmouth night program
for distribution among radio fans of
Nebraska City, it is declared that the
concert to be given by artists from
this city Tuesday night has aroused
a great deal of interest and such
places a3 the Elks club, Bischoff's
and others with loud speaking de
vices will hold open house that night
for the general public, also that there
will be many home radio parties.
Interest in this program is spec
ially keen due to the fact that Ne
braska City has been assigned the
so-called second community broadcasting date,
Tuesday, June 5th, and folks there
are highly desirious of seeing how
our program goes over. The news
papers there have been very gener
ous in giving space to this program,
and everyone is waiting to "tune in"
that night.
It is regrettable that some one in
Plattsmouth is not equipped with a
large enougn set to permit using a
OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS HERE
tion 'of employing a nightwatch and signer in securing appointment as
paying the expense of the same from y11' uwe Vuuuer
tho fimrfQ nf ii ritv At the roim- lation that twenty dollars more Is to
of the Murdock schools, accompanied ; jar election this spring held in April, De Dai when the signer is confirmed
Eddie on the trip to ride back with tne question was voted upon, but as pastmaster. The recipient agrees
him. IroQuitoii in a tia vnto anci it' wna to represent the signer before the
The members of the board of coun- thought best to hold another elec
ty commissioners, Messrs George L. tion in order that the much discuss
Farley, of Plattsmouth. C. F. Harris, je(j question might be properly de
of Union and Fred H. Gorder, of j Cide(i.
weeping water were in AiuraocK on
last Thursday, passing through in!
an inspection tour of the bridges of
take at least a three tube set. a
power amplifier and loud speaking
horns hooked in series in different
parts of a large room.
postoffice department and the Civil Mrs- Carl Ohschlager and little
Service commission. The impression , daughter departed this morning for
VISITING SON HERE
the county and making note3 of
their needs.
Uncle Henry Behrmann, living
Just west of town, has purchased
from the E. W. Thimgan agency a
new Ford touring car which he will
use for his needs at the farm and on
the road. Uncle Henry has made a
wise choice in the selection of a car
and also by purchasing it from a
reliable dealer.
Mesdames Frank and Charles Buell
will entertain the Royal Neighbors
Kensington club at the home of Mrs.
Charles Buell on Thursday, May 24,
at which time much work pertaining
to the club will be disposed of. The
social side of the club will not be
forgotten, so all had better arrange
to be in attendance.
There is much local interest in the
Mr. A. L. Chase and wife of Bald-
Yxrfn T"xxra a tiArn Ait 4t i-i o- on a-v-
tended visit at the home of their ? l0111? le
is given, altho not expressly stated,
that the person to whom the money
is paid can In some way help the
signer to an appointment. There is
a "joker" In It in these words of the
contract: "If within your power to
do so." That Is, if the applicant fails
coach" can say
that he did his darndest.
Mr. Deming points out that all
needed information concerning ex-
Pender, Nebraska, where they will
enjoy a few days visiting with
friends and relatives, being guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brantner.
From Friday's Dally.
Last evening the city had a visit
from a party of students of Creigh
ton university who are members of
the Reserve Officers Training Corps
at the Omaha school. The party was
engaged in work on the rifle range
north of the city and after a day of
strenuous work on the range, the
members of the party made a brief
visit to the business section of the
city and enjoyed themselves for a
few hours taking in the points of
interest.
BOY SCOUT MANUAL
The Journal office has a full and
complete line of the Boy Scout Man
uals, the official guide to Boy Scout
work and which to the Boy Scout is
as important a3 the infantry drill
regulations to the soldier. Call and
secure this book if you are Interest
ed in Boy Scout work as it Is the ba
sis of the different lines of activities
of the Scouts.
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MRS. T. C. M'CARTY
Hemstitching and
Picot Edging
N. 4th St., Plattsmouth
PHONE 100-J
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.T,j..j..j..T..j..j..jMf..j..::..x..i..M
son, S. S. Chase and family, coming
I here from their home for the sum-
side in one of the most attractive wr uu vv y
sections of Iowa, near the Mississippi ?f tm5f f ffr ad Vsitio
river and within easy distance of the classified cIvil service may be se
Davenport and Clinton. Iowa. Each c,ured from the Civil Service commis
year they enjoy a visit with their J fanf of "? duiy authorized
jv'k.v ,hi . representatives and without cost. He
daughter and the son here In Plattsmouth.
FIRE DOES SOME DAMAGE
From Friday's Dally.
This morning about 11:30 the fire
denartment was called to the south
Plattsmouth night radio program to portion of the city where a fire was
be broadcast from WOAW Tuesday reported at the W. H. Tuey residence
night, 9 to 10:30 and all receiving property two blocks south of the
set owners will be tuned in on Om-j Columbian school. The fire was
aha's new 527 meter wave that night. I found to be in the roof of the kitch-
A splendid program (found elsewhere
in this issue of the Journal) has been
prepared by Plattsmouth musicians
for that night.
L. Neitzel, Mayor Aug Panska and
Uncle Henry Gakemeier were all
visiting in Omaha one day last week,
where they drove in the car of Mr.
Neitzel to look after the advisability
of the use of oil for heating in a
furnace, but owing to the fact that
the oil burning equipment had not
been installed, they were unable to
en where the blaze originated around
the flue and if it had not been caught
In time would have made a very ser
ious fire. The house was occupied by
George Furry and family.
HAS FINE RECORD
In the report of the Nebraska City
public schools, the pupil having the
highest standing in the high school
is given as Robert Thygeson, son of
see It demonstrated that day andl""- a"u '"eraon, wen
will have to make another trip. known here. The young man Is a
Miss Ida Wllkins, the county home ' menHH!r Ul ine iresnmen ciass oi me
agent, was a visitor in Murdock on
last Wednesday, accompanied by Mrs.
Legg. of the state agricultural col
lege demonstrating children's cloth
ing and will hold another meeting
during the early fall for the purpose
of taking up the matter of children's
winter clothing. Miss Wllkins will
hold a meeting here on May 23rd,
when dressmaking will be consider
ed. Mesdames Louis Bornmeler and
Frank Melvin entertained the Royal
Neighbors Kensington club at the
when a large number of the members
were present and enjoyed the socia
bility and did the work of the order
Nebraska City high school and this
Is certainly a fine showing. Robert
is a grandson of A. W. White of this
city.
t OR. H. G. LEOPOLD
4 Osteopathic Physician
Eyes Tested and Glasses
Fitted
i
says further that the examinations
held under the commission are open
and competitive and that the order
of rating and certification cannot
be affected by any consideration
other than the evidence of qualifica
tions gathered by the commission
through Its examinations.
The Civil Service Commission does
not disapprove or desire to discredit
legitimate schools which give actual,
bona fide instruction. Such training
has a general as well as a special
value, but the intention Is to warn
the public against misleading claims
made by many so-called civil service
"coaching" schools and by Individ
uals who by inference lead appli
cants to believe there is need or op
portunity for outside Influence or as
sistance.
W. G. BROOKS HONORED
Wiley G. Brooks, former superln
tendent of the public schools In this
city and Nebraska City and now en
gaged in a similar capacity at York,
was elected yesterday to the position
of president of the Nebraska School
masters' club at its meeting in Lin
coln. Mr. Brooks is one of the promi
nent school men of the state and
very popular with his co-workers in
the educational lines.
AURORA STOREHOUSE BURNED
Union Block Phone 208
PLATTSMOUTH
M-I-I-.M-H..I. .M..M..M..fr the Illinois city.
From Saturday's Dally.
The. storehouse of the Burlington
at Aurora, ' Illinois, was reported
j a
nere toaay as naving oeen aeairoyeu
by fire last night and which as the
result will greatly increase the de-
; mands on the local store department
until the damages are repaired at
Do
Not
Pass
up your spring painting and decorating.
We will be ready shortly to care for your
needs in this line. See us for your work
and we will get to you as soon as pos
sible. Others have come ahead because
they placed their orders for work before
the heavy spring rush which they knew
was coming and thus secured an earlier
date.
Do Not Lose Out by
Waiting!
-Tho Dustorhoff Shops-
Let us serve you with suggestions for
your Home Decorating