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MONDAY DECEMBER 6, 1926. PJrrSSOTJTH SEHI-WEEKLY JOJJKIAX PAGE FIVE MURDOGK Emil Kuehn was looking after Borne business matters in Elmwood on last Thursday afternoon. Jess Landholm and Floyd Hite were looking after some business matters in Lincoln on last Wednesday after noon. Miss Jessie Melvin was called to Lincoln on last Tuesday, where she was looking after some shopping for the day. John Amgwert was a business call er in Manlev on last Friday morning, driving over with his car and sample books of wall paper. Odd was harrowing the streets to get them dried so they could be drag- ged and gotten in condition for the nirtpr ivhirh is liahle to hen out on us any old time. Bryan McDonald, who is attending from the trouble with her eyes." the state university, was a visitor at i l. Xeitzel was a business visitor in home for over Sunday, coming to (Lincoln on last Thursday afternoon, Ashland, where he was met by the going via Greenwood and driving in folks with the car. j his car. He was hopping along for I!. R. Schmidt and wife and Louis ne made the trip and returned be Schmidt and family were visiting in sjdes looking after the business that Lincoln and looking alter some busi- ness matters as well as doing some pre-Christmas shopping as well. J. E. Hendrix and wife were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Esir.und on last Tuesday evening uc,r mjru a ix,w. L'sier supper hiiu visneu mr me evening. Glenna Davis, of Stella, who was visiting and assisting with the work at the Kroh caf. departed.,?or her somp portions of the land approxi home just after Thanksgiving and mately 70 bushels to the acre. Of is staying at home for the present, assisting wnn tne worK mere. Fred Stock, Sr., was taken very ill on last Wednesday afternoon, and a rhysician was called and after treat- j ment he was feeling some better al- TO CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS We call vour attention to the fine ' displav of Utility Gifts Bach as at tneir last meeting, after the com ttt p-i n c x pletion of their regular lodge work. Watches. Silverware. Carving Sets, cpnferred, the degree on Miss Bird. Casseroles, Coaster Wagons for indoor of Alvo. and which was followed by and outdoor plav also the "wonderful a luncheon. The ladies of the order line of Double Tub Dexter Power are doin sood work at this time and are adding to their list of members Washers. Do vour shopping early, at with each month. They will hold The Store Thas Has the Stock L. Neitzel Radiators for Winter I have the KODDTE Non-Freezable , , -.1 tt . , Eadiator for Fords $8.50 and the old radiator or if von w-ant to keen oia raaiaior or u you want xo Keep the old one, you can by paying the ciiserence. These radiators are guar- antsed for 18 months. George Utit At the South Garage NE3E.ASKA -ALCOHOL- for Radiators Ford Service and Supplies Dry Cells and Storage Batteries TIRES AND TUBES Your Battery Charged for $1 The Moore Car Heater Pedal Pants n w ara s uarage Murdock, Nebr. The Majestic Radio Absolutely Best Reception We install them com- them at the Drug Store. I H.V. McDonald Murdock, Nebr. t i -1 : ' 1 3Sa I .1 J jJS5&5 i PREPARED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE JOURNAL. though far from feeling the best as yet. His many friends are hoping he will soon be back In his usual good health. Mrs. H. A. Guthmann was a visitor with friends in Omaha last Thurs day, making the trip via the Rock Island which now give about as much time in Omaha as possible for it goes a little before daylight and returns after the curtains of night have gathered. Mrs. A. Stauss has been at Hast "ings for the past week, where she has been taking treatment for her eves, which have been siviner this excellent woman much trouble for Bome time and with her being cor- ttr.A .,, if io f,i win see better and be reeved caj!e(j him there in two hours and' . thirty-five minutes and surely that keeps a Universal car galloping right 'alone- Gust Gakemeier. who is sure a farmer and wn was fortunate in , tnat iiis rrm fell in a little moister portion of the country than some others, is hopping to it picking "nis irm. whWi seems to be yield; 'lg pretyt well. Gust was getting from course some did not yield as much as that. Gn last Sunday A. H. Ward, who is ;one Df tne excellent mechanics of this vicinity, with the wife and little one. I Mr. and Mrs. . O. Gillespie and Miss Viola Everett hitched their automo bile up and in the forenoon departed for Ashland, where they visited and ate their dinner and then drove to Lincoln and Eagle, getting home in time for the supper which their trip gave them an appetite for. The Royal Neighbors of America, meir election oi omcers ior me en suing term at their next regular meeting, which will be held on De cember 7th. The Ladies Aid society of the Evangelical church gave a dinner and bazaar on last Friday at the hall. jwith dinner beginning at noon. They continued to serve dinner as long as anyone was hungry and there was certainly no need for their being so. parting, extended the wish that this as the ladies know just how to cureleXfellent younp couple might enjoy mat Kina oi an aumem ana mey aia ; j. rri i x i I ii ioo. mey aiso conuuciea a Bazaar along with the dinner and had an "client time, working hard and net- ting a nice sum for their efforts. t-.i T.-..u -r -.c.t-v i u..u tun . . mmiu were over to Murray on last Wed-jjs nesday. where they were attending a iauu saie mcn was Deing neiu mere. .nitre were v acres in me uaci ior luiaieu uu liie uisuviaj, iiuu me i purchase price was jiou per acre, or ($6,000 for the forty acres. The pur chaser was I. M. Davis, of Lincoln. "-acre iarm a mue ana a xiaii j north of the highway did not sell, as ' a r r r n . a the E1"&nest bi on il was Per acre and the owner would not let it ! go for that amount j . v . viii n:r j'u uuu v. xi. . . u i u were looking after some business matters in Plattsmouth on last Tues day, driving via the Red Ball high way, which they complained was very bad the farther east they got. They declared, however, that the portion which Mr. Eppings looks af ter was in pretty fair shape. Sure, Mr. Eppings knows how to care for the roads and is willing to do it, for the other night, after it snowed, he was out and over his section of the TV road before it came day light. While i this is more than is expected, he is showing a willingness to do what he can to keep the roads in good condi tion. Blue Ribbon Cold Weather Special GASOLINE The coldest weather holds no terrors , ior motorists using our "Cold weatn-1 er Special Gasoline." One step on the starter on the coldest morning, and your motor will start off with a "punch." Saves Your Battery and Your Dis position This is a High Test Gasoline especial ly prepared for cold weather, and will be sold at all our Bulk and Ser vice Stations throughout the winter months. It will cost you no more than ordinary gas. Drain Your Tank and fill up with "Cold Weather Spec ial." You will be surprised at the by the euPreine court, asked today to PFP a-nA pnwrp nf r, mrftTnio. rant hlm a "bearing. He contend- xxur ana ruwttt oi your MOTOK.jed his conviction should have been Trunkenbolz Oil Co. Seven Filling Stations in Cass County to Serve You DEPMR TMEMT, The School Playing This playing is studying and hard work as well, being In the shape of a play which was given on last Fri day night, and of which we do not know materially about, other than that it must have been good, when they were going after it in earnest. The play, which was directed by Gladys Reiber, of Elmwood, one of the teachers of the Murdock schools, was entitled "The Feast of the Red Corn.' Otto Klemme Doing Nicely While with other children at play, Otto, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. trea Klemme, sliding on a pond of j "LZ. MZ fortune to fracture one of the bones in his leg, which was very bad, the bones slipping past each other at the fracture. John Amgwert, the paint er and barber, passing at the time, took the little fellow to the home and from where he was taken to the phy sician at Elmwood and thence to a hospital in Lincoln, where the frac ture was reduced. The little fellow is getting along nicely at this time, but it will be some time before he will be well again. Getting Eeady for Christmas At the arug store the goods were being re-arranged and room made for the Christmas display which is now on at the business place of H. V. Mc Donald. Step around and see what he has for sale and do your shopping in Murdock also do it in time to have the goods arrive at their des tination if you have to send the presents away. Shower Bride to Be The young people, friends of Miss Fred Werner, who is soon to become a bride, gave this estimable youn; lady a shower of things which new ly married people find handy, such as kitchen utensils and house articles and at the same time had a most de lightful time as young people can and do. The date of the wedding when this young lady is to be joined in matrimony will be in the near fu ture. Celebrate Wedding Anniversary On December 2nd. 1914, Mr. and Mrs. Lacey McDonald were united in marriage and have made their home in Murdock, where they have a large number oi very close friends and of the latter, a number were gathered at their home on last Thursday even ing to appropriately celebrate the passing of their twelfth wedding an niversary. A most pleasant evening was had and all present enjoyed the frnnrJ time which was had and in de- f haDDV weaded life. " Honor Students The list of honor students in the Murdock High school for the second ; eix.week period of the present year, as f0n0ws - istFrank Guthman. Sophomore, ith 9C1. 2nd John Ljndell, a Sophomore, -jth 93 2-5 3rd Florence Thimgan, a Senior, and Ellen Zink, a Junior, tied, with 92 7c each. 4thIsabel Gakemeier, with &2ii T a Fresh- The rank of classes is as follows: 1st Seniors. 85 49-140. 2nd Sophomores. S3 163-180. 3rd Juniors, S3 107-140. 4th Freshmen. 72 227-264. Card of Thanks. We. the members of the Ladies Aid society of the Evangelical church, wish to thank the public in general for the co-operation and support given us at our bazaar and dinner. Your patronage assured our success for which we thank you. LADIES AID SOCIETY. New Engraved Christmas Cards The remembrance of refinement and good taste for the friends that wish to carry a ynletide message. The Bates Book & Gift Shop has a very large and beautiful line of these cards in manv handsome and designs and which are now &waitin our inSpeCtion, Those who wish to have their names engraved on the cards are urged to place their orders now that the cards may be prepared in time for the Christmas season. Inspection of the fine line of Christmas cards is convincing, this is the largest and best line at the most reasonable of prices that has been offered in this city. DOECHY ASKS KEHEAEJNG OF THE SUPREME COURT I Washington, Dec. 3. August Dor chy, the labor leader, whose convic tion for violating the Kansas indus trial relations act in the calling of a coal strike was recently affairmed set aside because tne compulsory ar- titration features of the Kansas act QIC! HO l uppi) iu cum uuuea. Marcelling and hair dressing. Mrs. Luther Pickett. Coates block, Platts mouth. Phon 56-J. for appoint ments, nll-tfv Izzak Walton League to Name Perman't Officers local Chapter to Get Into the Game Right Walton League Gains Over State. Prom Saturday s Daily The local chapter of the Izaak Wal ton league which was formed some time ago is now well on the highway to becoming one of the livest and largest organizations in the city and at their next meeting they will take up the matter of the selection of the permanent officers of the chapter and get ready for the task of making hunting and fishing, a real sporting proposition and in seeing that the wild game, birds and fish are given the proper protection that will assure them being preserved for the future generations. The meeting of the local chapter will be held on Wednesday evening at the chamber of commerce rooms at S o'clock and at which time in addi tion to the election of officers there will be the arrangement for the hold ing a banquet in the near future by the losers to the winners in the mem bership contest. J. E. Boggs, national field repre sentative of the Izaak Walton league was here yesterday for a few hours interviewing the local Waltons and states that at the present time there are 212 chapters of the league in the stae and all of whom are doing fine and aiding in the good work of the game protection. Mr. Boggs reports a new chapter organized at Falls City and a splendid meeting that was ad dressed by Congressman John 11. Moreheard and with the finest of starts to be a real chapter. He is well pleased here with the local conditions and feels that every sportsman in the community should be enrolled in the league. CELEBEATES BIETELAY Or. Monday evening a number of men met at the parlors of the Clem ents building and enjojK'd a social eening with E. T. Comer in honor cf his seventieth birthday. The eve ning was spent in playing Somerset up to ten o'clock, when all went tc the home of Mrs. Olson where they were served to a feast consisting of an oyster stew, celery, pickels, coffee and a large birthday cake upon which were seventy candles and one big one which was to represent a big year for June in 1&27. Mr. Comer carved the cake which was a big dou ble deckers angel food. At the close of the repast Mr. L. A. Tyson made a short talk in which he congratu later Mr. Comer upon his active life as a good pport and hunter and alsc said that they desired him to always retain his good health so that Lc could have his annual duck feeds This received a hearty applause. A fine silver cake tray was presented Mr. Comer on this occasion and in behalf cf himself and wife. Mr. Com er's response was good and he ex pressed his appreciation of the fine spirit that prompted ' this occasion and that such events as these were just what were needed to get men together and creating a fine spirit and good feeling. Also that it would be the means of him keeping up hi? annual duck feeds and good time. Mr. Comer has passed his seven tieth birthday, but he is one of tht noft active men mat we ever kepw f:r one of that age. He can tio c good day's work yet and said that he did not feel any older than he ever did. Aiso tnat ne expected tc kep up his active life and hunting trips as long as he could. After thanking Mrs-. Olton for the Sue feast thv.l she had served a:. returned to the Clements parlorf v hrie they ia !u!g?u in more Somcr st until a Iai.o hour when they de parted wishing Mr. Comer many more happy birthdays. Elmwood Leader-Echo. Journal Want Ads cost but little. and they sure do get results. BANKRUPTCY NOTICE In the District Court of the United States for the District of Nebraska, Lincoln Division. In the matter of Russell Pharmacy, a partnership, composed of Webb Russell & Merritt Russell, and Webb Russell and Merritt Russell as indi viduals. Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy No. 1255. Notice to creditors of application for discharge and order to show cause. To the creditors of the above named bankrupt: Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of December, 1926, the above named bankrupt filed his petition for discharge in bankruptcy, and It is Ordered, that the 10fi day nf .Taniiavv. 1927. be and the Kame .u hereby fixed as the date on or before which all creditors of said bankrupt and all persons interested in said estate and in the matter of the dis charge in bankruptcy of the said bankrupt shall, if they desire to op p08e the same, file in my office in Lincoln. Nebraska, in said district, their appearance in writing in oppo-'er Bitlon to the granting of said dis- charee. and also, within ten davs thereafter, file jn my said office spec- ifications of the grounds of said op- position. Dated at Lincoln, Nebraska, thit 3rd day of December. 1926. . I DA.NISL H. McCLCVAHAX. . Rfre in Bankruptcy. Champion Cattle on Auction Block Choice of All Steers Brings Becord Price of $3.50 a Pound, Bought by Atlantic City Hotel. Chicago, Dec. 2. The rapid, rau cus call of the auctioneer and the crack of his hammer resounded thru out the grounds of the international livestock exposition today as pure bred cattle went to the highest bidders. All records were broken when the grand champion steer, Rupert B., was sold by the Oklahoma A. and M. college to the Shelbource hotel of Atlantic City, N. J., for $3.50 a pound. Weighing 965 pounds, the steer will be sent east at the close of the exposition to provide meat for the Christmas holidays. Rupert B. is a Hereford. The grand champion carload of fifteen Angus yearlings from the farm of John Hubly of Mason City, 111., brought 55 cents a pound, be ing sold to the Pennsylvania rail road for use in its dining cars. For a lower figure, Foster Brothers, of Earlham, la., disposed of a load of second prize Angus yearlings to the Edgewater Beach hotel, Chicago. Hany Carloads Sold. One hundred and one carloads of fat cattle, which have been exhib ited, sold at a general average of 517.44 a hundredweight. The aver age price of last year's exposition was $15,28. The price range this year was from $11.25 to $55, com pared with $13.00 to $43, a year ago. Sale of the grand champion carload at $55 set a new record. Seventy-seven carloads of year lings, including seven loadsof heif ers, sold at a general average of $18.06. Thentw-four carloads of two-year-olds sold at a general av erage of $15.47. The grnnd champion carload of fat lambs were natives, fed and ex hibited by Charles Brothcrsfi Wil low Lake, S. D., averaged eighty four pounds and were sold to Ar mour & Co., at 6S cents, a new re cord. The grand champion carload of hogs were fed and exhahitcd by Notre Dame university and were Fold at $14.50 a hundredweight. They were Hampshires averaging 350 pounds. The highest price for a Shorthorn hull, paid by T. A. Russell. Toronto. Canada, was $600. The animal was owned by Easton & Ward of Diablo. Calif. Titled Grsnd Champions. Among the title grand champions in the Herefords was G. Lass, owned by Henry Marshall of Lafayette, led. Walter S. Dickey of Kansas City, Kas., took the rserve title with Miss Florence. The University of Minnesota took the premier award for the grand "hampion cattle carcass, winning the prize with Prim, an Aberdeen Angus. Canada won major prize in the sheep awards. The University of Towa won the grand champion in :he sheep carcass class, winning on a yearling. Southdown. The grand champion Belgian mare award was made to C. E. Jcnes Livermore, Iowa, on his Genese d'Er :lot. while the reserve title went to Jupitor's Mare, owned by Everett King of Chicago. D'Erdot also won the senior mare championship. Read Journal Want Ads. PUBLIC MICTION I will sell at Public Auction at my home five and a half miles west and cue mile north of Plattsmouth, com mencing at 10:00 o'clock a. m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14th with lunch served cn the premises at noon, the following described articles of Live Stock and Farm Machinery, to-wit: Fear Head of Horses Two horses, smooth mouth,, weight 3,400 pounds; one saddle horse, 8 years old: one gray mare, smooth mouth, wt. 3,600 pounds. Cattle ard Chickens Seven head of milk cows, good ones; tnree neners ana live caivcs. Three dozen fine Leghorn chick ens. Farm Machinery, Etc. One Fordson tractor: one 7-ft. Deering binder; one Oliver tractor type gang plow; one New Departure cultivator; one New Century riding cultivator; one 16-inch Case walking plow; one Deering mower; one 10 ft. disc: one McCormick hay rake; one good three-section harrow; one Iloosier broadcast seeder complete ( Hghtful evening was spent and on the with grass seed attachment; one departure of the guests, they extend corn planter; one 5-shovel plow; led the wlsh for many m0re happy one good low wheel wagon, with jyears of wedded life. The guests all new box; one running gear; one .brought well filled baskets, which home-made corn elevator; one 2-hole !a(jded much to the kindly surprise, corn sheller; one Stover No. 4 feed I grinder; one Fuller & Johnson pump! - engine; one -u. v- imieuuu.ouj gasoline engine; one cast iron tank heater; one butchering kettle; one No. 12 De Laval cream separator; one 120-egg capacity incubator; one 220-egg capacity incubator and nu r . j i 1 T .. merous other articles space forbids mentioning. Terms of Sale All sums of 110.00 and under. cash. On sums over S 10.00 a credit 0f six months will be given, purchas-l to give bankable note bearing in- terest at the rate of eight per cent ner annum from date of Bale. No property to be removed from the premises until settled for. William Hirz vv ""am Owner. Col. W. R. Younj, Auctioneer. PUttimouth Stat Bank, Clark. MAfiLEY BEWS ITEMS -f f TT--T. I 1 1 J I A. V. Stander completed the pick ing of his corn last Monday, which averaged 40 bushels per acre. If. lfH ... wlclttnor the Manley home of this estimable couple and gave them a very pleas uuutu v,uuu, ,"0V ng over the Bergman store moved last week to the Fred Coon property where E M. Griffin recently moved; out. Mrs. August Glaubitz of Chappell, was visiting for a short time at the home of J. C. Rauth and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rauth during the past week. A. Steinkanm and wife were visit- C1"-U" umlaut, year8- Air. K. M. Grirrin was a vi.ror in Lincoln with relatives for a couple in Omaha and Plattsmouth where he of days during the past week. went to see the son, but who had pone Teddy Baker was looking after the before he arrived. Mr. Grifiin has Bergman store during the absence another son in the service who has of Mr. Bergman and family last Sat- served nearly two terms, but will not urday. 'enlist again. Charles Schafer of Murdock was a, visitor in Manley on last Thursday Tn-nr fMnss rVinfirmei looking after business in the gas and V " tCirine(1' ., 1.- There was a class of some thirty Rudolph Bergman has been making1 nfirmed at the St Patrick's Cat ho- vL, iinrintT , a t 1 church on last Thursday mnrmnr, few weeks and is getting quite a drove i - tw h -h . i tuT the Pastor, Father Higgens, and who of porkers at this time. ,ri'j tt. T,c., ' a i . ,, v j0 ' was assisted by the Bi?hop of this A large number of the friends or. T . t . r j t ,, a otidiorese, E. J. Beckman, Lincoln, who Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller gathered at . . ' ., , ing with friends and also doing some;united in marriage, and will expect shopping in Omaha on last Tuesday,! to farm the coming year. They are making the trip via the Missouri Pa-j for the present making their home cjfic. I with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ba;ier. Chris Stohlman was improving the; The many friends of this popular streets of Manley by dragging them on; couple are extending greetings and last Thursday in an effort to get them i well wishes with prosperity and in condition before the real winter health, and with friends a plenty, comes. I Frank Rhodes and his friend. Miss Rose Donat, were guests on last Sun day of their friend, John P. Stander, where they all enjoyed a very pleas ant visit. John A. Stander and wife were visiting last Sunday with friends and relatives at Elmwood, being guests of both Albert and Edward Seiker and their families. Mrs. WTm. Heebner was spending the past week with her grandmother, who lives in Weeping Water and also visiting with many of her other friends there. Edward Keliy has been renewing his youth by picking corn, assisting at the farm of William Sbeehan and found the recreation cf very exhiler atir.g character. Frank Reister and family were visiting at both Murdock and Green wood on last Wednesday, where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hart of the latter place. A. H. Humble and wife were over to Plattsmouth on last Tuesday eve ning after school where they were do ing some trading and also spending a short time with friends. John Stander is completing the picking of his corn early this week, which he conservatively estimates is making some thirty-five bushels per acre, and of a very fair quality. B. L. Philpot of Weeping Water, representing the Chevrolet automo bile, was in Manley on last Thursday, interviewing the people regarding the excellence of the car which he is sell ing. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hughes, of Herman were blessed last week with the arrival of a son at their home and the report is that all are doing nicely. Mrs. Hughes was formerly Miss Agnes Tighe. R. Bergman and family were in Omaha on last Saturday where the children were visiting with Santa Claus, and seeing the sights which the city at this season of the year presents. Eddie Sheelian, who has been working at Falls City was a visitor at home for a 6hort time on last Thursday and returned to take up his work against with the Missouri Pa cific on Friday morning. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Rhodn, who has been down, with the scarlet fever is getting along nicely and will soon be over the malady and with the fumigating of the home the folks can them be out again. Mr. Connors with the assistance of Venie Rockwell was making some im provements at the garage, getting the shelving out and puting the place in better condtionf or handling the work which comes to this institution. John P. Stander and wife and Frank Taylor and wife were over to I Omaha on last Thursday evening, at which place they were in attendance at a show which was put on and which was greatly enjoyed by these people. George L. Meisinger and the boys completed the picking of their corn last week and are well pleased with the getting of the corn out, and while the crop is not just as good as they would like they are getting a good lot cf the yellow cereal. ant surprise in the form of the anni- jversary of their friends. A most de- Manley Service Station All kinds of Electrical work, including welding All WnrL Ford Prices Smashed! See US for a list and make your own comparisons. i your own comparisons Batteries . Alcohol ROBT. CONNORS Proprietor MANLEY . . KEERASKAI Will Serve His Country. Arley Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Griffin, who has been making his home in Plattsmouth for some time, on last week enlisted in the service of the United State in the Naval department and departed on last Monday for Los Angeles where he enters training, and will try a go at the Navy for some two or more .... tion. Father Verhelst of Michigan a!.-o assisted in the ceremonies of whicM Father Higgens was the master. Ti:er f delegation of the church from b(jth Ayora and Elniwo0( ent. Married Last Week The report comes sifting through that one day last week Fred Bauer and Miss Elizabeth Sbeehan slipped away to Lincoln, where they verg Telephone Man agers Conference at Capital City Discuss General Plant nr.-l Com mercial Subjects at Gulhering; at Cornhusker Hot-1. From Saturday's Pally J. r. Lahr local managT of the Lincoln Telephone & Tc-lepraph com pany attended a manue-trs' -o:ifer-ence at Lincoln Tuesday, s ith gt i. eral office executives. Sixteen mai. acers of the Lincoln district M-ore present. The meeting was preside 1 oer by F. E. Bhm, district inariH-c. who discussed briefly the puvp.e cf the conference. J. H. Agee, general mnnnper. in short address of welcome, spoke of the value of co-operation. M. T. Caster, plant superintendent, dis cussed accident prevention and prop er care of company cars and supplies. Following lunch at the Cornhusk er Hotel. II. F. McCulla. assistflTTt commercial superintendent, briefly made a survey of this year's commer cial activities and outlined tentative ly the program for the ensuing year. C. W. Motter, publicity director, spoke on mattters relating to ad vertising and publicity. In connec tion with his remarks a motion pic ture film was shown, "Treat 'Em Right," a cartoon f-lm depicting the proper care"" of the telephone instru ment. ACQUIT BOY OF A KUJJITG Bedford. Ia., Dec. 3. Hal Howard, fifteen years old, of Creston. was cleared in district court here today of a charge of first degree murder in connection with the death of Pansy Turnbull, seventeen-year-old Diagon al, la., school girl. The case ended abruptly when Judge A. R. Mi;xw 11 sustained a defense motion of a di rected verdict in favor of the youth. A similar charge against Terrancc Luton, seventeen, of St. Josph. Mo., probably will be dismissed, fie prose cution announced. Count' Attorney James Lucas alo was considerii.g the advisability of dropping assault charges against the boys. Judge Maxwell in ordering an cc quittal verdict, ruled that the state had failed to show that the Turnbull girl had been mistreated es charged and that the testimony in part sub stantiated the defense contention tliat the girl met accidental death when she fell or jumped from an automobile driven by Howard. Advertise your wants in the Want Ad column for quick results. ORDER OF HEARING and Notice on Petition for Set tlement of Account. In the County Court cf Cass Coun ty. Nebraska. Srate of Nebraska, Cass County, us. To all persons interested in the es tate of John Coleman, deceased: On reading the petition of W. 12. Hand, administrator, praying a final settlement and allowance of his ac count filed in this court on the Clth day of December 1926 and for proofs of heirship, assignment of the resi due of said estate, and for said admin istrator's discharge from further lia bility 'by reason of said administra tion It is hereby ordered that you and all persons interested in said nialter may. tad do, appear at the County Court to be held in and for sail county on the 14th day of Decem ber A. D. 1926, at 10 o'clock a. m.. to show cause, if any there be, why the prayer of the petitioner should not be granted, and that notice of the pend ency of said petition and the hearing thereof be given to all persons in terested in 6aid matter by publishing a copy of this order in The Platt niouth Journal, a semi-weekly news paper printed in said county, for one week prior to said day of hearing. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set roy hand, and the seal of said court this 6th day of December D; 1926. (&al)d6.lw A' H' Sunty'judi.