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FLATT5M0TJTH SE3TI - WEEKLY JOUBWAL THURSDAY, 3IAP.CH 31, 1927 PAGE SIX Sketch of Life of Mrs. Burton, an Old Resident : 1 i Saturday School Child ren Present Fine Pageant Historic Story by Dr. H. B. Alexand er Presented at the High School Last Night. 6- ft 3 -V it' ST us? Early for t he Greatest Bargains Ever Offered fn Guaranteed EVERY ITEM A GENUINE BARGAIN AT 69c EACH I I I J.I 4 Ot. Psriilled Tt8 Kettle .Vitle and clean cot otnris C9c 1 11 1 10 Ot. Rouna Handled Dish or Handy Pan 69c attractive Shapes 6 Cup Paneleled Coffee Per colator 69c S Qt. Panellea Lippea Pr serrin and Cooking KettI WiV" and clean cu oanels 69c Qe&utlSuli? FlnlslaC "t. PansUed Conves Ke fe. New swelled hap. A itchen note ftty - 2i-(lt. Panel ed sides Water Pitcher. Fine ly polished, at only G9. Hi Qt Panelled Double Boiler. Beautiful Panailed Shape 69c tiii From "Wednesdays Dally Last evening at the high school auditorium a dream of the Centra! Parent-Teachers association came true when the children of that school presented the pageant "Ne braska Sunshine." It was based on the progress of the land from the time it was made a territory until admitted into the union in 1S76, March first. Passing of Well Loved Lady in Cali fornia Brings Regret to the Old Friands. When sinks the sun adown the dis tant hilltops, Tinting with gold a pathway o'er- the sea, A vision fair of Heaven's wondrous city " I Gleams thru bright cloud-gates unto me. The above lines are from the first: verse of Dear Promised Land, a song I written and composed by Letitia Es Parents and friends have wanted, telle Burton, and it was on Tuesday that, the children might have one the nrteentn aay 01 aiarcn . as wie iuw program during the year wholly their, descending sun was . "u own and the teachers may well be . " proud of their achievement on the passed on to that bright shore of her occasion and their labor and time . "ear promiseu janu. ft?) was fully appreciated by the large I Notwithstanding that Mrs. Burton, even stand-! (,urinS the last months, had been the main under the riener 01 innamaiory rneu t matism with dropsical complications; ,-ere 175 of the grade chil- anl that she hart been retalled from V. ZZZA ' the "Vallev of the shadow" four times audience attending, as ing room was filled on floor. There w dren 'from costume, of which 137 of the grade ""ri"1 k ,,,,,1, ' children were Nebraska born. Truely a picture of Americanization where all the children unite to praise their ! Letitia Estelle Burton was the eld est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar P. Johnson, and was born in Platts mouth, Nebraska. June 25, 1S58. Her father was one of the founders of the nnonnt nliv .if Til n cmmi l QV10 wal the game as they presented the In- d,;cated in private and public schools state and nation. Every child plays Indian" sometime and surely the third graders showed their joy of ! Qt. Water Pail. te shape Very bandy aud al ways useful . -.69c Our manufacturer, one of the largest, has made it possible to make this great offering to you by giving us special prices for this sale only. Our stock will not last long at these prices. Sale begins At 9;0G Saturday horning 37 ars of Service We deliver Phoney -J: J pf?T zns.'i tf, '''jl' jim. . .-4 li.-.VLi 5 i w . i . mm m mm m i 11 i f r 1 if - 1 I: dians on our land in the early six- tics. Then the wagon, trains, camps social life and home building of the pioneers as presented by fifth and sixth grades was most interestingly given, the children showing their pleasure as well as the audience. With all the hardships and difficul ties there is usually something of beauty which the second and third grades revealed as daisies, butter cups and butterflies, while the fourth and sixth grades (led by Dorothy Lahr) reminded us of wav- and was a student at Brownell Hall in Omaha. She was a gifted and tal ented woman and was broad-minded with a very understanding and sym pathetic heart. Warm tjind loyal in her friendships, and always looking for and seeing the good in everyone and everything. She was an inspira tion and a comfort to all who knew hor. As an artist she excelled in painting and pastel work, while ag a writer and composer of songs she received due recognition from some of the finest musicians in the country. WHY? Why button and unbutton 6 buttons every day when it isnt necessary? Buy Hatch Buttonless Under wearnot a button anywhere. No buttons off in the washing no buttons to sew on in the mendin no buttons to button in the wearing and only $1 00 M o VJ I i qjescot-tg dndfo Monkey Business LOCAL NEWS ing fields of wheat and corn, border- li:onff iier best know compositions; ed by wild flowers. With these there arp "near Promised Land." "Summer comes the pestilence in some form Over." and "He Was a Soldier Lad-' of time did not permit the former .pastor visiting with the many friends here, much to his regret. Dr. Heineman, Dentist, Hotel Main Bldg., Phone 527. matters of busi- From Wednesdays Dally Robert Jameson of Weeping Water or another and this time it was the die." Also several of her poems have cia&' x 110116 was here today to attend the meet- green grasshoppers that told in song i,ecn published in publications of in-jFrom Monday's Daiy Uug cf tne couty assessors. how, wnen tney nau passeu. iney leu ternational circulation. flllul,lc v- v.uuz., ut c, Gscar E. McDonald of Murdock only the gray stock of grain. But Mrs. Burton spent nearly all of her'a visitor in the city today to attend , was in th(? fity tf)day fof a fpw hours tne Dirus came uock ana urove ineia ,fe jn Plattsmouth where her girl- somt- uiaucia i mt- iuni. a,. ' attendin-r to some away ana wun mem me crows who noou friendships were made ana to """ imcirai aa aiwuK;. uess. rob Farmer Brown's (Robert Hall) which city and friends her heart! Frank E. Coleman of Greenwood,! fv1m.sifl.. r- tUI IlUtTlU. Vyr C11,Y oiiuiifecu a ClUUi; n 1 111 UIliaiLtllll lUitll). Olilj Wan iklUVllg I lit 1M IUI 3 Hi 1. UK? I J 1 -; rnrV orl lint flip sTrvs TTlftrlm friOflfl Pi 1 ? f rir) ! a in hrr bnmo In Hpnntiflll aftor enma mottnra nt tlit roiirt lioilCP ' . . V.V .u- T .1 . i, V, , V w spend a few hours visiting Willi lllia anil lilt? 1UI i.:ci, uufjwiR IIUII) uu. Jll nnui Ul ii-i uriuuuu; JNIrs. I . r . Ithtll Of L inen 011:1 carries nis scarecrow on again, jsui to tne town 01 ner Dirt n sne composea : nmthfr S;im H.nrkenhpre were among the visitors in Omaha toiay to F. Har- Gorder of the birds join in song again and the following: then comes the sunshine and rain- The Old Home Town, drops, represented by the C olass or I stand on the hill-top at close of day, beginners of this, year, who ueren t mjne ookp(, dQwn Utf 11 ill U Uiuri VIW3 J 11 ma rv i Several special numbers were j The lights o' the little town, given, the program being opened! with piano duet ; by the Benak sis- And I picture each hearthstone, fprs and a vocal duet bv Madee and i So cozy and bright. . i...i.. Ac epnrfinrr a mt";sair of hnnp thru Greth Garnett. During the pioneer, scene there was a duet by Virginia Mennessey and Darline Pickett, a clog dance by George Adams, accom panied by Hubert Piper cn the Har monica, and a mock orchestra by Harriet Simmons. Alice Hiatt, Geo. Adams and Hubert Piper. Between parts Emma Giventer gave a reading ami a quartet of boys! at the assessors meetings. K. E. Ross of Des Moines, Iowa, is in the city checking at the court house for the Southern Surety Co., the i company that carries the compensa- Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Mayfield. of tkn insurance of Cas3 county. Where twinkle and sparkle like stars Louisville, and Mr. and Mrs. E. O. iIrs Tohn imttnn nf Kansas ritv Mayfield and daughter, of Omaha.lwho has beeu utre visiting wlth her were here Sunday enjoying a visit at mothert Mrs. s. E. McElwain and her the Nebraska Masonic home. I brother, B. A. McElwain, returned John G. Lohnes was a caller at the' last evening to her home as Mrs. Journal office today and had the'McEiwain is now showing a great name of his daughter, Mrs. E. E. deal of improvement. the night To some soul returning, with heart filled with yearning. Cheered on by the beacon light. Then I life up mine eyes To the blue vault above Where shine the bright stars God's beacons of Love. The obsequies of the departed were look after some matters of business for the day. Chamberlain placed on the list of the weekly edition of the paper. Mrs. Gertie Beckner of near Mur ray was a visitor in Omaha today where she is taking a course of treat ment there of a specialist as she ha been in poor health for some time. Mr WILL LOCATE IN NEW YOEK Merle Rainey, who has been mak ing his home at Chicago for the greater part of the time since his graduation from the University of aiul Mrs. Lilian! Jensen an 1 Nebraska as an electrk-al engineer, from fourth to sixth grades sang in performed Saturday, March lUth, in children of Kennard. Nebraska. . arc l has received a very flattering offer parts. Little Jc e Horsak. a Nebraska Hollywood, and the casket was borne here for a visit with Mrs. J. C. Peter-Ha his chosen line of work and which '1 HATCHING EGGS Pure br.d Buff Leghorn ergs. ?..50 er 100. Mrs. Frank Riest-r. Mauley, Nebraska. Louisville phom-. lb 22. Head Journal Want Ads. 3W! Quarry Case Taken Under Advisement is V25E t I Testimony Is All Offered and Matter Will Be Presented in Briefs to Court To View Scene. Work-wear clothes for the man who works with his head as well S3 with his hands the wear-and-tear kind ; the strongr-seamed, never-rip kind; the kind you'll know are right today, tomor row and for weeks to come ; the kind that make the nimble dime do the work of a quar ter. Call and buy at a place where true service starts. For the Thoughtful Man Who Toils Carhart's Overalls Oak Brand Overalls Hanson Work Gloves ! From Wednesday's Daily i The long battled quarry case from j Weeping Water wherein the aid of the law is sought to have the blast , ir.g operations in the Ole Olson quarry stopped wa3 terminated yes ; terday afternoon when the last of the testimony was offered and the attorneys in the case were allowed to prepare and present briefs in sup port of their contentions in the case. In addition to the submitting of the briefs by tLe attorneys in the case. Judge Begley is to visit the battleground on Friday and look over the land where the quarry i3 located, the residence of the , plain tiifN Xiels Nelson and others who have testified in the case relative to the situation as to damages or effects of the blasting in the quarry. A great many of the Weeping Water people havcO)een here during the trial of the case and the outcome of the litigation will be watched with the greatest of interest by all of the residents of that locality where quite a large number are em ployed In the quarry each season. EIGHT MILE GROVE CHURCH The services at the Eight Mile Grove Lutheran church for the week will be as follows: Sunday, April 3 English service at 10:30 a. m. Luther League at 7:30 p. m. On Wednesday, March 30th, the Ladies Aid society will hold the for mal opening of the basement of the church and all of the church mem bers are urged to attend this meet ing which will be held in the afternoon. FOR SALE Work horse, twelve years of aee. weight 1500. J. L. Stamp, telephone. LECTURE ON DRAMATIC ART product delivered by parcel post, to its last resting place in a crypt son. Sr.. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Schutz, gave several several numbers on the in the Mausoleum in Hollywood cem-and with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peter accordian that were well received etery, by her three sons. Dean, Leon son. and ihoroly enjoyed by himself. : and Emmons; her brother O. K. Part II was announced by a Her- Johnson and aid Margaret Stevenson who first Stuart Nurse, his son Harold and i Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDaniel of : Lake Worth. Florida, are lure for a by 1-ranees t t. mirion. ner tnree sons, v . uwu McD.lnic.i as formerly Miss Dor-! parents for a few days owing to the 4tn at a uenak. Then came the thirty-six of Evanston. 111.. Leon Stanley of Lhi- othy Cowlc5 of this city. illness of the father, W. H. Rainey, auditorium, states admitted into the union lie-! cago. 111., and G. Emmons of Holly-. - T , . ,oc i,n cnmr.p'iwi tn e-n on tn and fnro va., v.M v.in,ka Mar- wood. Cal.: her two little grand-i lm3 "? ,ljt" u K. '..r;" invited tc , i wanmmncVd and! daughters. Betty of Evanston and . Edmund ailing. Miss .Alary cmign - -- - " a .Proceeded by golden hopes from Cj Vivian Letitia of Hollywood and her ra" "!e hero uX from On a- Uart in on his work. Mrs. Rainey 11 be under the nnt, Ilttl. with brother. O. K. Johnson of Colorado' ailing ere here uncia trom uma , ,.5cif , x , . ...... ....v. - - - ... , to f ninv tne iav at tne nome ci i in ifmuui nit c luab department. date of a(lmittailce. Then came the! Springs Colorado. m, n i Mr- i?nW? WnlPn with the relatives in this city and ine womans ciur, or I'lattatnoum introduced Uncle Same, taken will entertain in an open meeting Marion Tritsch, Liberty by -vionuay evening. April o'clock in the high) school All citizens of. Plattsmouth community are cordially attend. The programme wi direction of the dramatic C .1 1 - - V- T.V- V t .r eleven states after Nebraska. The Miss Mary Irene Wallace. super- "Nebraska" written by II. B. or. Vh dramatic department of; Alesander was sung just at this Omaha Technical high school, will c Q and th chorus joine(1 in give the address of the evening. She gin , Nebraska. the land of Sun "if1 Liberty gave as reading t , 0,,, nl S i"'11 Wi,hi"Our Flag" and The whole school the Omaha Dramatic League. I , . , ,, Mrs. A. J. Beeson, president of the "America the Beautiful, as a Plattsmouth Woman's club will giventtnl"S clo? to their PKint a resume of the work of the club Jnl lhe audience was disnnssed with the last year the sonK Star Spangled Banner Mrs. E. H. Wescott. state chair- in 0whih, a11 jo.ined , man of music of the Woman club, . Special mention should be made will be heard in a roIo ! OI nle worK " Broups auu cosiunie!, Miss Ruth Lindsay, supervisor of Dean's brother-in-law., .... . t.' Mr Mrs She is survived by her husband. G. Emi, ptafe and y.ith othr friends v. ill take him to New York City in the fuiure as assistant manager of a large plant there. Mr. Rainey has been in charge of statistical work at Chicago and which he will continue in the new position in New York. Mr. Riney has been here with his RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL The states were under care of Mrs. Carlson, the Pioneers, Mias Rys, Special characters. Miss Swoboda flowers and grainds, Mrs. Kieck. but terflies. Miss Williams, grasshoppers Miss Martens. Also special thanks is From Wednesday's Dally Miss Caroline Baumeister, who was taken to Omaha several weeks ago suffering from a very acute case of appendicitis, has so far recover ed that she was able to return home yesterdmy and is now here at the home of Mrs. M. L. Frederich and family on North Sth street. Miss Baumeister was in very critical con dition for several days and her Dr. P. T. Campbell of Omaha, came down Saturday evening to join his wife here in a visit at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. George R. Sayles, Dr. Campbell returning home 1 last evening while the wife remained for a longer visit. From Tuesdays Tinny Frank Schlichtemeier of near Nc hawka was here today for a short time attending to some matters of business. music of the Plattsmouth schools will also be heard in a vocal number. Misg Vyral Fossler, supervisor of music of the Junior high, wil give a piano solo. Mrs. Robert Troon, an pnthnsinstle member of the dramatic department tendered to Mrs. Knorr. the accom will give a reading. Mrs. Robert Reed Panist whose work added so much also a member of the dramatic de-ito the performance of the pageant partment will give a piano number.! and "H he mothers who so grac- Come and show your appreciation, lousiy assisted wun tne costumes. A gootny amount was receiveu at the door and which is very pleasing to the teachers as it brings them a little nearer the realization of their desire for a much needed piano in their work. many friends are much "pleased that! James A. Schwab of near Murray she has so far recovered as to be was here today arranging to move to able to come back to the home well, the former Snyder place near Mynarc! of, and your loyalty to the Platts mouth Woman's club. Program. Piano Solo Miss Vyral Fossler The Plattsmouth Woman Club ' Mrs. A. J. Beeson. Vocal Solo Miss Ruth Lindsay Reading Mrs. Robert Troop Vocal Solo Mrs. E. H. Wescott Address Miss Mary Irene Wallace Piano Solo Mrs. Robert Reed THANK THE PUBLIC The teachers of the Central build ing wish to thank the patrons of the public schools for their patron age at the pageant last evening, INSTALL NEW SIGNAL The Burlington has installed a safe ty signal at the Oreapolis crossing) vicinity. FOR SALE Seasoned oak posts, sawed ends. Telephone 3903. S. T. GILMOUR. m2S-tf sw Journal Want Ads bring results. on the highway to recovery. CONFINED TO HOME has the Miss Gertrude Morgan, who charge of the publication of Daily Report, covering the real es tate and mortgage records of the county, has for the past few days been unable to look after the is suance of the publication as she has which he has recently purchased Attorney C. E. Tefft of Weeping Water came in this morning to look after some matters of business in the district court in which he was inter ested. Earl Towle and Ole Olpon of Weep ing Water were here today to attend the trial in the district court it which the Weeping Water quarry is the defendant. Harold G. Streight of Oelwein been confined to her home. Miss Morgan fell last Monday afternoon , tow where he is the storekeeper of and injured her knee and as the'ti.p chicaco Great Western railroad, result of the accident has been com-' js here for a visit with the old friends pelled to remain at her home since that time. COST OF RAISING OATS and also to attend to his property In terests in the city. Harley G. Moorehead, former elec tion commissioner of Omaha and member of the firm of Johnson Tvrnnrohond X- Rine of Omaha, was north of this city which is one that! w.nin,- wntr ThP .nst of r.iis will bo very much appreciated by the ing oa(a ,n Cass countv ,ast year, re- herP todav to spend a few hours at traveling public. This Is the cross- ords of trn farmors show was 5S tendlnff to some matters of business, ing where a fatal acchlent occurred t bushel, and reports on the j Mrg w G Davis, who was spend in August 1925 and the new sarety rn,si k t , .28 fa, m. ! a feVdays witli relatives in Om device will aid in the elimination of nnt ,.Mat of r!l!. lnS a Ie a7,.," t nr.-f Th Rlsr-' ""w " .-v. ana anu aiso visiuhb ai jicuiuuio. ' . 1 if n ctnir a nicnfi w :t n i5fi danger to a large extent nal is of the bell and light typo 'or(ts We esneclallv thank iha rrnfa i both the day and night use and is and friends who made costumes for located on the King of Trails highway the children, thus helping to make the pageant a success. j from this city north to Omaha. FOR SALE BUY THE BEST Pure bred Buff Orpington eggs for . home of Mr. Richardson 28 v,e,r.:-i ,,.;tv, -Tr Tinvfs. has return- I iiwoi'itat l f i ed home. Mrs. Davis reports the ! secretary as being very much im ' proved and well on the road to re covery from his recent operation. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Sermon? Rev. F. E. Pfoutz of Fremont paid .... . . ... . A. X ,1 at 11 a. m. Services will oe in tne a flying visit to tne city yesieruay. MYNARD U. B. CHURCH driving down from Omaha to meet hatching, from certified flock. $ 5.00 3930, Plattsmouth. Team of bay mares, 5 and 4 years ' per 100: 75c for set of 15. old, weight 2300. H. W. Hull. M"ur- MRS. JOHN RICE, m21-4tw!ray phone 3312. ltsw ml4-3w Murray, Nebr. Ladies' Aid will be at tne nome his daughter, Miss irene, wuo r f.-. of Mrs S. O. Cole. April 7th. been here visiting with Miss isaneij G. B. WEAVER, Marshall and returning at once toln.mnnrm Pastor. the home at Fremont. The shortness,"111'" Whopays-you or the Insurance company? Are Vou Prepared to pay for your gar age or other build' ing if it goes up in flames? For Safe and Sure Insurance, See Searl S. 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