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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1926)
MONDAY DECEMBER 13, 1926. FAGS TWO PLATTSMQUTH SEMI -WEEKLY JOURNAL Greenwoo Prepared in the Interest of Holiday WINCHESTER STORE We are Headquarters for Christmas Goods of All Kinds To accommodate Christmas shoppers, we will be open each evening, beginning Wednesday, December 15th, to and including Friday, December 24th. Come, see us. White Bueknell Oar Quality is Good The Price is Right Phone No. 82 Greenwood, Neb. Mrs. Henry Wilkin was a visitor in Lincoln on last Wednesday where she was looking after osme shopping. John Stalzenberg of Lincoln was a visitor in Greenwood where he was making the annual inventory of the Searle-Chapin Lumber company. E. K. Buck of Ashland was a visi tor in Greenwood on last Wednesday and was laking an inventory of the stock of roods which he has in tlje Calfee building. Vcrn Shepler and Leonard Jar dine both shelled and delivered new corn et the Peters Elevator last week which tested fair, but with of course considerable water in it yet. The Order of Eastern Star , was meoting at the home of Mrs. G. W. Holt on last Wednesday afternoon and were being entertained by Mrs. Holt in a most charming manner. Frank P. Liles of Omaha repre senting the Mid-West Grain eompany w33 looking after some business mat ters in Greenwood last Tuesday and having business at the Peters Grain company. Art Conn has been having a time Any one of the 8 Pedigreed Dairy Stock and Cash Prizes to be riven away in the IOWAl TSef-aratqr. t3500 PURE " BRED DAIRY , STOCK AND CASH PRIZE CONTEST First Prize, $1200 Bull cr Cow. Sec end Prize. 00 Bull or Cow. Third Prize. J500 Bull Calf or Heifer Calf, etc Costa nothing to enter. Open to everyone. Every prize is free. Yoa have as good a chance as anyone. Call at our store for contest blank and complete in formation. Patented Curved Disc Bowl Cream Separator Outtkimmed all others at Panama Pacific Exposition and on thousands of farms because the patented curved discs rive the greater separating action neces sary to extract every drop of but ter fat, winter and summer. The only separator ormn teea to save more butter fat. Pays for itself. It will pay yon to find out the difference be tween an IOWA and just a separa tor. Let us show you. White & Bucknell . Greenwood, Near. WW r- TFV mwA m Know the Absolut You Want the Best Motor Car Value Your Money will Buy But you cannot know true Motor Car Worth without an Exhaustive Demonstration. We are here to show you the superior quality of the New and Better Buick Call on us at any time for a thorough demonstration. No charge or obligation to buy. See Bert Reed, of Weeping Water, or J. B. Livingston, of Plattsmouth I F- ANDERSON Greenwood, Nebraska d Deo thfe People of Greenwood with a number of boils which have been keeping him company for some time and while he has treated them very kindly it was not because he wanted them to remain with him. Miss Alma Scheel of Murdock who is employed In Omaha and Mr. Fred Tonak of Murdock who is also em ployed in Omaha were guests for the day and dinner last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hart. Mr. E. G. Osborne of Lincoln was a visitor in ureeuwuou vmi n. nui.i- ber of his friends on last Wednesday and departed with the writer for Plattsmouth where he visited with relatives during the remainder of the week. Judce W. E. Newkirk, who has been confined to his home with ill ness for the past two .weeks still re mains in a very poor condition. It is the hope of his many friends that he will be able to be up and arounJ again soon. Your dollars win ao aouoie serv ice at the store of White & Bucknell when you go out to purchase Christ mas presents, for you will get a very acceptable present, as well as some thing which will last and be of serv ice in the home. It sure looked like old times when Francis Kelly with his sled and a load of bridge plank which he was taking to the country for use In main taining the roads, was loaded with school children. Mr." Kelly must have a heart for the children. , Jacob Witt, the road overseer and patrolman is sure a hustler In get ting the Toads in. condition after a stoii.nd'Wbtn incomes to doing road work Took out for John Stradley he' sure knot's the 'way the work should be done and they both do it. The -Past Grands of the Re beckah lodge met at the home of Mrs. L. C: Marvin on last Tuesday and enjoyed a most pleasant after noon and were served with refresh ments by Mrs. Marvin. The Daugh ters of Rebeckah are doing some very good work in their lodge at this time. P. A. Sanborn who conducts one of the garages of Greenwood and who is ever looking for business bet terment tells that business is much better than it has been for some time, and it looks like it was get ting better all the while. This is good news as it indicates a better and more healthful condition. A number of the members of the encampment of Ashland who reside in Greenwood, were over to the meet ing at Ashland on last Thursday and at which time the annual election of officers was held. Among those who were in attendance were C. E. Calfee, Phil Reece. Fred Ethrege, W. E. Pailing. L. C. Marvin, Verne Shepler, Sophus Peterson, Clyde New kirk, E. H. Armstrong and L. J. Walradt. David Apphum said to the writer that he lived in the best town in the United States, that was Green wood, another man was present from Lincoln and ourselves from Platts mouth, and Mr. Apphum said he would not even except Lincoln and Plattsmouth. He has lived in Green wood for fifty year and says it is the best place to live. David has struck the key note for when one has made a home in a place that i3 no other place on the earth like his own home town. Put the lights Out It would seem Ihere is a brand of 3BS5S Facta! artment! and Surrounding Vicinity DR. JOE J. STIBAL Telephone No. 3 LIFE TO YEARS lage, have attended the University , " as students, the three sons and twelve hooch which will not work with the grandchildren having received de hg.its of Greenwood, for it has not grees, six of them with Phi Beta heen so long since a man could not recognition. Four of them has secur see the lights of Greenwood streets t(1 master's degrees at Nebraska, as he har expected, and ran down a; Tho first of the Almv familv to en- post, breaking the circuit and cut-. ,ting the light out and the city in j darkness. After settling that case in I a half satisfactory manner, along ;cnme two other strengers in a Ford ; which would be a white elephant on any ones nanus, ana slammed mtc Almy receiving the degree of bache the same light again, breaking the lor of science in 1896. He later stud post down and again interfering with jed at John Hopkins University, and the lights. The people who did it is now professor of physics at Grin- were broke, and the car not worth nell College. Florence was married to the while taking and to put them in ; Wiliam A. McReynolds, now living jail would cost ' the town, so they ' at Ashland. She died a number of were tourned loose and shown the years ago, her son and five of her way home. The light was removed daughters having since been graduat and the others which grace the mid- ed from the university, die of "the street will be removed in : 13. G. and J. E. Almy, brothers of the spring and other ways of light-' F. F. and Florence, received bache ing the town will be devised. ; lor of science degrees with Sigma Xi honors in 1S96, J. E. receiving his Kethodist Bazaar Success. Methodist church ' ar and super at ' The ladies of the the church basement on last Satur- ,,,.. ,,, with' the friendly feelings manifest- representatives of the Almy fam ed by the people cf Greenwood and th""ne""y' n,t,?Stfor . . v . .. . . it E. Almy returned Nto the institution vicinity in their patronage as they u,.alrt, thm , . j I. i t. i -11 titr.G he has been made professor 01 drcd dollars which they will use for . hvs thu3 maIntaining the repre- church purpose centation of his family at the Uni- - . ., . versity during the time there were Looks Like Cunsimas. ; none as students. The city of Greenwood is already i The so-called second generation of assuming the 'appearance of - holiday j the Almy family to register included season, and when one has gone into.) g-ven rrandsons and eight grand the store of A. W." Hudson which Is' daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Horace M. decorated, in a Christmas manner and 'Almy. with the well filled shelves of good j things to make the "yultide joyful, ; you begin to. feeLas though old Santa I - i trv. was sure enongn coonnn. turn wuei? you go to the store of White & Buck nell, you are sure enough convinced hat the 'season1 is"near at hand for j true, beautiful presents for the kid dies, ior me wire am ror ice nus bancl and: Cat her, as., well as cousin and aunts bewilders you on their ar- tistic disDlav. You will find some thing there for the'ne which you wish -to -make a- present, Are Holding Eevival. The Christian church of Green wood at their meeting on last day. began a series of revival meet- ings under the leadership of the Rer.t!cr of art3 dcgrpe wjth Phl Betta Kap II. J. Kennedy a noted evangelist wlio . pa honors in 1925; Nellie McHeyn comes well recommended and is do ; olds received her bachelor of science ing some good work in this direction. in r(iucation degree in 1926, and is mere nave neen a goouiy sizeu crowo : at the meetings thus far and much; interest manifested. Better drop j arounu ana enjoy ine meetings, i.ooa , singing ana speaking every nignt. Will Work in Lincoln. i T.prrmi Ah,,Tr, son nf w n,i Mrs. David Apphum. who has been ! making his home at Bradshaw for enm.ttaomnvoHtnl.in.nl, l,et u-MV and will make his home there in : Professor of agricultural chemistry the future, he having accepted a posi- i at, th University of Ohio, who receiv tion with the Lincoln Plow works ' e' h" sblch.eIor, of science degree in the machine shops. He and fam- i WOC U " t n Greenwood for a few days during the past week. , 1921, and II. M. Almy. Jr., now farm WILL SPEND WINTEfi ing at Greenwood, who received his WITH SON IN DENVER1 bachelor of science in agricultura' nil I k niinii If f t n Tiino1i v iftor- r T, ' .. r, noon for Denver where she will spend the winter with her son, A. U. May field and family. Mrs. Mayfield cele brated her 92nd birthday anniversary on October 13th and the fact that she is able to make the trip is a matter of great satisfaction to her family as it will be the fulfilling of a wish often expressed that she might visit him in that city. Her son, C. G. Mayfield. and son, J. R. Mayfield, drove to Omaha Mon day ta bid her goodbye as she has been making a visit in that city with her children and grand-children and she left from that point without re turning to her old home in Louis ville. On this account, she wishes to bid her old friends goodbye and re grets that she did not see them again, but hopT's to return in the spring. Louisville Courier. HAS INFECTE FOOT From Saturday's Dally I Thomas Svoboda, Jr., has been con fined to his home several days this week by an infected foot that he ac quired as the result of a blister form ing on the bottom of the foot dur ing basketball practice. The blister became infected in some manner and the result has been that Thomas has been on the retired list since that time, suffering from the injured foot. The infection is now being eliminat ed and the young man expects to be able to resume his school work by next week. I When thinking of a Christmas re minder say it with cards, the personal note to a friend. See the line at the Bates Book and Gift shop. Tour name printed if you wish it at a small cost. " Nebraska Fam ily Has a'Great College Record The Horace M. Almy Family Repre sented at University Since 1884 by Members. Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 11. For forty- i two years ever since 1884 with the 'exception of 1898 and 1899 the : Horace M. Almy family has been rep , resented at the University of Nebras 'ka. During that time, three sons, a daughter, and fifteen grandchildren f Mr. and Mrs. Horace M. Almy, who settled on a farm near Lincoln when this city was little more than a vil- ter the university was F. F. Almy. tj,e oldest son. and. Florence Almy, a daughter. They had completed the Work in the schools of Lancaster county, and enrolled In the University preparatory school in 18S4, F. F : master's degree the following year A I?- G,' receiving his in 1898. J. E Almy also was awarded Phi Beta -.o The following two years there was ' Six of these fifteen grandchildren were the children of Mr. and Mrs. (Florence Almy) Wiliam A. McReyn olds; E. L. McReynolds received his bachelor of science in agriculture de gree in 1916, and i3 now a stock man at Ashland, Neb.. Wllla McReyn olds, now Mrs. E. W. Hageman of Ithaca, Neb., received her bachelor of science in home economics degree In 1917; Gladys McReynolds. now Mrs.' H. J. Boydston of Ashland, re ceived her bachelor of arts degree in -rl919; Florence McReynolds, now 5Irs. M. P. Williams, of Lincoln, where she is doing department editor Mai work for the Nebraska Farmer, re- home economics degree in 1924; Sun-;Sarah B. McReynolds now Mrs. E. F vKt.,a of n rpivoH liachP. novr teaching at Greenwood. H xt Almv of Greenwood. brother of the Almy boys who were graduated, did not attend the univers- ity, but two of his sons and a daugh ter have received degrees from the institution wane anotner son. nar- old E., is now a senior in the College ? Business Administration. Those of "s cm.aren mo nave oeen sraauat- K- Almy, llOW assistant ; with Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi honors in 1916, and his master of f -t i it rfh l nnrii 1 (11 ? Aici Al mitt ,,;', . ' ieLn,.AahLin,r;h engineering aegree in lazz i I ) f 4 1 1. r is .1 'sons and a daughter graduated from . .. 0. t his alma mater, and another sou Loren B., is now a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences. Those of his children who have received de What Your Home Searl S, Davis farm loans .Insurance Investment? . Red Estate grees are: Gerald M. Almy, now a graduate student in physics at Har vard university, who received his bachelor of science degree in 1924, and his master of science in 1926, .Mignon Almy, now on the staff of the university library, who received her bachelor of arts degree in 1924 and E. G. Almy, now a graduate stur dent in chemistry at the university: who received his bachelor of science degree in 1926. All three received Phi Betta Kappa, the two sons also being elected to Sigma Xi. The fifteenth of the grand children to enroll in the University of Nebras ka in Constance Almy, daughter of Prof, and Mrs. J. E. Almy of Lin coln, now a sophomore in the College Kappa honors and five with Sigma Xi of Arts and Science. NEWS Dr. Heineman, Dentist, Hotel Main Bldff., Phone 527. Dr. 0. C. Hudson, Oesteopathic Phy sician and Surgeon. Phones 31 - 477. From Thursday's Dally George V. Snyder departed this morning for Omaha to spend a few hours looking after some matters of business. , R. O. Green, district engineer of this portion of the state, was here yesterday looking after some mat ters for the state department of pub lic works. County Surveyor Fred Patterson and daughter, Mrs. Joseph Shera. were visitors in Omaha today, go ing to that city on the early morn ing Burlington train. John S. Vallery was among those going to Omaha this morning to snend the day there with his wife at the hospital where she is recov ering from the effects of an opera tion. From Friday's Daily William Denson departed this morning for Palmer, Nebraska, where he will join his wife there for a short holiday visit. Mrs. Joseph Manasek was here yesterday afternoon and last evening visiting with the relatives and friends for a short time, returnin last evening to Omaha. Major Allen was among those going to Omaha today to spend a few hours there attending to some matters of business and visiting with friends. John E. Turner of Elmwood, coun ty treasurer-elect, was here yesler day afternoon to look over the hous ing situation in the hopes of secur ing a suitable home for the family who will move here by the first of the year. From Saturday's Dally : Mrs., May Cuimiughara of Xchawka is in town as a guest of her mother and sistcrsand sisters, the Vallerys for some time., . ;4 ' Henry Thiele and wife of near Ne- hawka were here today for a few hours attending to some matters of business and visiting with friends. Ralph Meisinger, road overseer of Eight Mile Grove precinct, was here today looking after the filing of his official bond at the office of the coun ty clerk; Mrs. G. H. Gnmore and son, John, of Murray were among those going to Omaha this morning to spend the day looking after some matters of business. George Hanson and wife of near N'ehawka came in this morning from their home and departed on the early Burlington train for Omaha to spend a few hours. Mrs. W. G. Boedeker and daughter, Flora Jane and Miss Buelah Sans came up this morning from their home at Murray to spend a short time enroute to Omaha. Adam Meisinger of Cedar Creek was in the city today for a short time and was accompanied by a num ber of the grandchildren to enjoy the visit of Santa Claus. Frank J. Davis of Broken Bow and Troy L. Davis, representative-elect of Weeping Water were here yesterday afternoon visiting with their bro ther, Searl S. Davis for a few hours. Ben Menchau and wife of near Alvo were here today visiting at the home of Mrs. Menchau's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Smith and enjoying a very pleasant stay in .the county seat. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Jean and daugh ter. Mrs. E. II. Spangler were among those going to Omaha this morning to rpend a short time in that city looking after some matters of busi ness. CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Mrs. Matilda Teterson celebrated her 87th birthday anniversary at the homo of her daughter, Mrs. L. J. Mayfield, on Wednesday, ecember 1, passing the day very pleasantly visit ing with her hold time friends who called to offer their congratulations. Coffee and cake were served to the callers and a family dinner was given in her honor in the evening. She received three fine birthday cakes from Mrs. Harold A. Koop, Mrs. Charles Lau and daughters. Misses Augusta and Helena an Mrs. August Carlson. A beautiful bouquet of pink roses arrived from Mrs. W. C. Framp ton, Mrs. C. C. McPherson, William and Dr. K. J. Lehnhoff, of Lincoln, anil thov nHrlurl thn name nf their de parted sister, Miss Minnie Lehnhoff, as during her lifetime she was tne firct nf the familv to remember the birthdays of the old time friends and her beautiful Influence still is witn her family and friends. Mrs. Peterson also received many gifts and tokens of love from her frlpnds which she annerciates very much and she wishes tq (hank all who did sn much to make her birthday so happy. Louisville Cpurier. Christmas cards of all kinds at the Bates Book and Gift shop. Why not have your name printed on a bog p cards for rememheranc,e, - . . LOCAL The Home of A card to a friend is a pleasant reminder of the Christmas season. Call at the Bates Book and Gift shop Here are the Gifts that -Women Like!- A complete city store stock of Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry at prices that rival any Omaha store's offerings. Here are but a few suggestions of things that'll please her. A Wrist Watch for Her After all, nothing will please her more than one of these. We are showing all the new rect angular shapes in white gold cases, 6 to 17 jewel, at 912 to $50. Don't confuse these high grade watches with city stores' . "cheap price" jewelry. Every one of them is absolutely guar anteed by us and by the maker. Beautiful New Pearls Short length strands and small beads are all the vogue this year and, as usual, we are showing a large and complete stock of these new designs in Richelieu, La Tusca and Deltah makes. The beads are clear and lustrous and very evenly match ed; solid and insoluable. The prices range from $4 to $50. Diamond Rings The gift of gifts always in great de mand. White gold basket moutings the most beautiful we've ever shown. Perfect stones. 925 and up, according to size of stone. Novelty flings Our stock includes Diamond-Onyx, Ini tial and Birthstone Rings in white gold mountings. Popular priced gifts that are sure to please, from $2.50 up. Let us mow them to you. Vanities for Mi-Lady A positive necessity and some thing of true feminine fancy. Late shapes and combinations. $1 to 915. A Charming Gift for Wife or Mother A Mahogany Mantle Clock, a beautiful Framed Motto, Buodcir Lamps, Buffet Set, Etched Glass ware, Silverware, a Tea Set or some other item from our Benedict guaranteed holloware stock. We are also show ing a new line of Framed Pictures from the world's master artists (all individual creations) at the most reasonable prices. See them. Select Now While Stocks are Complete Well . Lay It Away for Yoa Free Engraving M, D, Brown, Leading Jeweler Sixth and Main Telephone 47 MEN Don't Miss This Fine Chance to Save Shoe Money Oxfords in the styles that are new; Colors that are right; lasts that fit and a good variety to choose from. Bargain Wednesday Price $4.65 per pair Shoe Company Quality Footwear" and look over the line. You can have your name printed on these cards if wish at small cost. Ivory Dressing Sets Truly a feminine gift and one you will have the satisfaction of knowing was intended for "her" enjoyment alone,, while she will ever appreciate it and remember you for your thought-' fulness.' 'All the new1 colors in complete sets or separate pieces , if you wish at most reasonable prices. Stone Set Bracelets The new flexible style white gold and sterling. Fancy stone settings. A gift any woman will welcome and be proud to wear. Priced from $3 to 915. mm Mesh Bags A new line of popu lar shapes and sizes. Finely woven mesh that will give long service. Cost more than so-called cheap kind but worth it. Prices range from 95 up to 925. Gifts of Individuality Rosary Beads, Emblem Jewelry, Watch Bracelets, Hair Orna ments and many other items that will prove most welcome gifts. We pride ourselves on always showing the newest of novelty creations. Our name on the box enhances the value of your 'gift at no extra cost. 14