THURSDAY, DEC. 13, 1928. PLATTSHOUTH SEM - WEEKLY JOURNAL PA03FXVI Murray Department Prepared in the Interest of the People of Murray and Hurrounding Vicinity Especially for the Journal Readers v- -. irv vwv v-1 The Man Who Sits On a Park Bench Never Learned to Save The man sitting on the park bench reading yesterday's news paper did not learn to save. He is paying for it now. He has no home, nothing. If he had deposited his money in the bank, he might have been a responsible man in the com munity. If you have no bank account, , come in and open one. Murray State Bank There i$ No Substitute for Safety Fred Beverage was shelling and delivering corn to the Murray ele vators during last Monday and Tues day. Chesteb B. Briggs was a visitor with a number of his friends in Mur ray for a time on last Monday af ternoon. Mrs. John Campbell was quite ill for a number of days late last week but is reported as being much Im proved at this time. A stranger coming to Murray last Sunday was looking for an opportun ity to purchase a cafe or a place to open one in Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sporrer and their little daughter were visiting with friends and relatives in Platts mouth for a short time on last Sun day. George Nichles was a visitor in Plattsmouth on Friday of last week where he was called to look after some business matters for a short time. Frances Cook and wife of Omaha formerly recently removed to Murray and are making their home here, and will make this their home for the future. Thomas Calliger and wife of Ne braska City parents of Mr. Paul Cal liger of Murray were spending the day last Sunday here enjoying a visit with the son and wife. Karl Mrasek has a load of mer chandise from Murray to Omaha on last Monday he taking it with his truck and also returning with a load of goods for the merchants. J. A, Davis was delivering oats which had been kept in a bin at the farm since their threshing, and was delivering, the same to the elevators of Murray on last Monday. Mrs. E. S. Tutt and Mrs. O. A. Davis with Mr. Davis as the driver were over to Omaha on last Tuesday where they were doing some Christ mas shopping as well as visiting with their friends for the day. Frank Mrasek has been doing some very heavy work in the delivery of corn at the shelllngs recently as they delivered three thousand bushels in one day, and eleven hundred during an afternoon this with one truck. That Engine OF YOURS has been through' a' hard sum mer. Countless punishing miles have taken their toll. You want it to be in such shape for the winter that you won't have to think about it till spring. We're the ones who can do that for you. We not only' know how, but we have the equipment. Come in for a check-up, any how. That's free. And we'll tell you what's needed. The Murray Garage A, D. BAAKE f - Ts. Mrs. J. F. Brendel and son, Rich ard, were over to Omaha on last Tuesday where they went to look af ter some shopping, they being taken to Plattsmouth by Dr. Brendel from whence they took the bus for the big city. John Frans was suddenly taken very sick late last week with a very aggrevated attack of Ptomae poison ing, and was for a short time very sick, but good medical attention was immediately given and he is feeling much better. Albert Wolfe the barber at the T. J. Brendel barber shop, was taken, with the flu on last Thursday and was compelled to go to his home in Nehawka and was not able to re turn to his work until Tuesday morn ing of this week. George Edmiston and the wife were down to Union on last Monday night where they went to see the par ents of Mrs. Edmiston Mr. and Mrs. James Erwin who are at this time very sick at their home a few miles southeast of town. Mrs. B. H. Nelson and the fam ily wer sick with the flu for a num ber of days and making a strong fight against it, were able to putt through and were reported as being better on last Monday. Harry was the only well one of the family. Earl Lancaster and O. A. Davis were over to Mufdock on last Sun day where they went to see John Eppings who has been down with the flu for a number of days but whom they report as being some better at the time they were over to see him. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Brendel of Avoca entertained at the home for dinner and the day last Sunday and had as their guests for the occasion Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Brendel and their son Richard, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Brendel and Will L. Seybolt and wife all of Murray as their guests. C. H. Warner of Plattsmouth was a visitor in Murray for a short time on last. Tuesday and was looking after some business matters Tor a short time and making preparations for the shelling and delivering of the corn crop which his son, Fred Warner raised and which is being gathered at this time. The firm of Boedeker and Wehrbein shipped two cars of cattle to Chicago on Friday of last week, an which while very fine cattle arrived in a snow storm which had covered them with snow and made them look -very bad. were unloaded as the ' arrival, was late in the day and placed in a sheep shed by Mr. Wehrbein who spent the night with them, feeding, watering and grooming them, getting the snow all out of their hair, and on the morrow had them looking fine and they were able to command a very satisfactory price, and sold near the top. Hoy Gerlring Very Sick. Resulting from a scratch whic"h Tie received in his hand the wound be ing infected and affected the blood RojA Gerking became very sick and while every thing was possible done for him in the way of best nursing and medical treatment the condition grew worse nd on.Jagt Tuesday it was found necessary to take Mr. Gerking to an hospital at Omaha for expert treatment. - We with the host of friends of this excellent man are hoping that he .will soon show re covery and be well again. The Current Failed. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Brendel of Avoca wished to enjoy the services of electricity and had their home very finely electrified, they have installed an electric refrigerating machine a toaster and cooker with the current, with an all electric radio, and an electric heater, and with all the modern appliance, they were equipped to enjoy the comfort, and when eve rything was in readiness, they had their relatives from Murray down for the day, and as something occurred which did away with the current, the day was entirely spoiled for there was no heat, nothing to keep things cool, no light, no radio, and in fact all which had been so nicely planned failed because there was no current. But such is life with its variations. FOB SALE White Wyandotte cockrels, $1.50 each. Mrs. J. E. Lancaster, Murray phone 2511. n29-4sw Will Hold Services. There will be services at the Christian church in Murray on the coming Sunday evening when the Rev. W. A. Taylor will deliver the discourse, and has chosen for his subject "The Cloud of Witnesses." and has taken for his text "Where fore seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross dispis ing the shame and is set down at the of the thrown of God." Come hear an excellent discourse by one of the very ablest of ministers, who goes into real life and who is near the people and experiences the life which they live and has a solution for the many preplexing problems which we meet with every day. If you remain away you are the looser and if you go you are the gainer. Miss Ina Deles Dernier, who has been teaching in Lincoln, was taken very sick with the flu, and getting off from her school duties, assayed to come to her home in Murray, with her car. which she did. but had a very severe strain put upon her as 111 as she was, but like a. heroine she drove home before she gave up, and then immediately went to hed and was under the care of her physician. It is hoped that she will soon be on the way to recovery. DUB0C JERSEY BOARS I have a number of fine boars for sale. ALBERT YOUNG. dl3-td. Murray. Murray Presbyterian Church. Sabbath school at 10 a. m. Morning worship at 11 a. m. Evening service at 7:30 p. m. (Young people's meeting). Wednesday evening prayer meet ing at 7:30. You are cordially invited to wor ship with us. J. C. STEWART, Pastor. MRS. LEVI BENEDICT Miss Harriett Ritter was born April 5, 1854, in Douglas county, Illinois, and came west with her par ents at an early day to settle in Iowa, and on August 12, 1874, she was married at Afton, Iowa, to Levi Benedict. The family have since re sided in that locality where their homestead is located and which is being farmed by the son, John. Three weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Bene dict came to Plattsmouth to make her home with their daughters and son here, shortly after arriving Mrs. Benedict being stricken with paraly sis and from the effects of which she never recovered. -There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Benedict, nine children, one dying in infancy and Mrs. EfEie Harben, the first part of the present year. The surviving chil dren are Mrs. Hugh S. Cary, of Af ton, Iowa, Frank Benedict of Ker sey, Colorado, John and Newton Cary of Afton and Mrs. Miles Allen, Mrs. Gus Stout and Roy Benedict of this city. The body was taken to Afton where it was laid to rest in the fam ily lot in the cemetery -there. EIGHTY YEARS OLD From "WdneiJjr Dny Eiehty years aso this afternoon at 3 o'clock, there arrived at the pio-.M-ra, Lois Troop, neer home of the Smith family near Washtown .Wabash county, Indiana,' WANTED: Position as housakeep a fine littl son, who was given the r or caring for elderly people. Mrs. name of William T. Smith. This Rosa Kelly, Manley, Neb. 2sw Daoe oi eignty years ago is now a resident of this city and despite his years is up and around each day and busy with the affairs of his home and finds time to stop and greet the old time friends as the greater part ot his lifetime has been spent In this community. WANTED, a good Improved farm or ranch close to Plattsmouth, Nebr. What have you? Give full description and price in first letter. Write Box 454, Elgin, Nebraska. 10-! Phone ns the news. JTo, 6. If any of th rattan of th JcmraaJ knar of any aocltl Tnt or Item of Interest la thla vicinity, ud will mill t uaeto tbla office, it win ap pear under thla bedtn, W wuit-aU news item Editob B2.rcrEH Remember the Old Style Dance at Murray, Nebr. Saturday Night Jury Convicts Jack Parsons and His Father Verdict Returned Against Pair on Hail Fraud Count Sen tence Wednesday Omaha, Dec. 11. Jack Parsons and his father, Arthur, were con victed by a. jury in federal court to night on charges of mail fraud con- spiracy. The jury had taken the case at 4:40 p. m. today, and returned their verdict at 8 p. m. When the jury was taken to din ner at 6 p. m., following an hour's deliberation, the Parsons were taken to the county jail for their evening meal in custody of two deputies. Jack's wife and two babies have been in court all day, and Mrs. Arthur Parsons, left the: courtroom before their husbands were taken out The original indictment contain ing nine counts, was reduced to eight when W. F. Dammier, against whom one count was directed, was dismiss ed for lack of evidence against him. Of the eight counts against the Par- sons, seven were based on letters sent thru the mails and the eighth was a conspiracy charge. Parsons and his father were im - mediately taken to the county jail and ordered into court at 1:30 p. m.. tomorrow to receive sentence. The two defendants became the charges of the United States marehal during the afternoon when bond of $3,000 each, under which they had been at liberty since early last sum- mer, witn witnarawn Dy Airs, jonn Berger. State Journal. ROYAL ARCH INSTALLS From Tuesday's Dally Last evening Nebraska chapter No. 3, Royal Arch Masons, held the an nual installation of the newly elected and appointed officers at the lodge rooms in the Masonic temple and with a very large number of the members in attendance. The installing officer was Hon. James M. Robertson, past grand high priest of Nebraska, who impressively gave the charges to the various of ficers. The officers installed were as fol lows: High Priest Henry F. King L. W. Niel. Scribe R. C. Cook. Treasurer F. A. Cloidt. Secretary W. F. Evers. Capt. of the Host W. G. Principal Sojourner Dr. Nolting. Kieck. , P. T. Heinemann. Royal Arch Capt H. L. Gayer. Master Third Vail L. L. McCarty. Master Second Vail Lester Mel singer. Master First Vail John E. Turner. Sentinel Charles L. Carlson. W. R. C. HOLDS ELECTION From Tuesdajr'B Daily ; The annual election of officers of the local post of the Women's Re lief Corps was held on Saturday af ternoon at the rooms in the court house where a very large number of the members of the post gathered for the occasion. The election re sulted in the larger part of the of ficers being re-elected to the office that they have bo capably filled in the past year. The officers named were: President Mrs. Lois Troop. Senior Vice President Mrs. Cath erine Mullen. Junior Vice Commander Mrs. Frances Purdy. Treasurer Mrs. Mattie Egenber ger. Secretary Miss Nannie Burkle. Conductress Mrs. Martha Peter son. Guard Mrs. Susan Bates. Color Bearers Mrs. Anna Egen berfer, Mrs. Jessie Hall, Mrs. Mary Spenser, Mn. J. H. McMaken. MJT&ttla EgenbeU;!rnaU. Delegate to State Convention ANNOUNCING Dr. John T. Eagle ton Physician and Surgeon Office with and "will practice with Dr. Ok U. G-ilmore, "Murray, Jfeb. Poultry Wanted! !We are loading a Car Load of Poultry on Friday - Saturday Dec. 14-15 and on these days, we will pay for Poultry delivered at our Poultry House, 6th and Pearl Sts., following CASH PRICES Hens, per lb 200 Springs, per lb 210 Old Roosters, lb. . . . 100 Geese, per lb 150, White Ducks, lb 170 Leghorns, 5c lb. Less Bring Us Your Hides and Furs Moye Produce Co. Phone 391 Murray Takes Stand in Suit Over Notes Convicted Dunbar Banker Goes From Prison for Civil Trial First Testimony. -His o1irak Pitv- Nh.. Dec. 11. nnmoc ninrrav rnnvintori president of the Dunbar State bank, took the witness stand here today in a suit against the guaranty fund in con- . nection wit;, failure of the bank. ' Murray was brought from the penitentiary in charge of Sheriff Ry- der He is being held in county jail until conclusion of the group oi ""IUI" nut as t0 tne nome it is wen io ne buic caseg. sold him by A. R. Dowler the sales- ! reliable person to care for the loved The former banker testified that man for the Donald Philpot Chevrolet one. you do not have to go to an 15 thousand dollars was being held company. Landou Baker and also as otner town for this service for y-m in trust by him to protect Henry well as Perry Rector, both o? which can be bert service at home. It was'Kasbohm whose name was on the note that sent Murray to the penitentiary as a forger. Kasbohm was an important witness in the t w i , nxuiiitjr uidi. . ? Ilia bLaLCXUCUU AUi ry ui.e v-w VoU&TZr;?mw stand, and declined to discuss ms was brief, though it was the first uour seuau ui v time he had taken the stand in court getting a model A which is the very in connection with the failure. last word in motor cars The car was Murray is to be used as a witness purchased from the Cole Motor com in many contested claims of deposi- pa"y" it . . tors during the three-day session of j M S. H. Harmon, the barber with the rt it wan his nwn claim airainst family were over to Plattemouth, the guaranty fund that was heard to - day. The 15 thousand dollars was on deposit in his name. At a hint in court that the Dun bar bank was some 40 thousand dol lars short when Murray fled nearly two years ago, the witness turned to Judge Begley. Tearfully he said, "Mr. Hedges, the guaranty fund commission accountant, testified at my trial that the books of the bank balanced." COMPLIMENTS FOR WARDEN At Tuesday's pardon board meet ing, last under the present adminis tration. Governor McMullen and At torney General Spillman, retiring members, paid high compliment to Warden Fenton and Gus Miller, su perintendent of the state reforma tory for men. The characterization by the attorney general was in these words: "The best warden and the hest superintendent in the United States.'.' The warden and the reformatory head responded with a few words. The prison executive, a democrat, is about to begin service under his sixth governor. To date, three have been democrats and two republi cans. Governor-elect Weaver will make the count three-all. Warden Fenton was appointed by Governor Morehead and has remained under Governors Neville, McKelvie, Bryan and McMullen. He will soon enter upon his sixteenth year. Before ac cepting the appointment he was the boy sheriff of Richardson ctmnty. The warden and the reformatory executive are extremely valuable to the board in their reports as to in stitutional conduct of men applying for clemency, it was pointed out. Praise by the governor and the attorney general extended beyond Weeping Water on last Tuesday fol ttm wAi-ifon. rmitifR. nhvsicians. lowing the meeting of the board and chaplains and all men and women in P1III',1EDCV ! Li 21,1 II WTIE t:UlIilIlCUU v ed. We have reoeived at all times fine and timely co-operation," said Mr. Spillman. "Officials of these insti tutions and their aides have display ed remarkable diplomacy and fine judgment In their handling of men." EIGHT MILE GROVE P. T. A. Parent-Teachers meeting at Eight and knows the Ins and outs of the Mile-Grove school Friday night, Dec. business, thus qualifying him for the 14, 1928. proper conduct of thej business; Meeting to start at 8 o'clock, with which he has returned to after hav a snapny program following. Mr. ing been cut of the line for so many George .Farley will give a 6hort talk years. on better roads. Let us all come and make it a good meeting. Journal Want-Ads get results. WEEPING WATER ",, . . was given $240 in cash prizes besides Mr. and Mrs George Shackley the recognition of the Galloway cat were visiting in Weeping Water last tle which he had at the show. At Tuesday from their home in Avoca, tne tme Vincent Rehmeyer, driving up in their auto. , son of Fred Rehmeyer, they all be- John Kaffenberger and wife of lng at the Bhow wa3 glven 8eCond Plattsmouth were visiting in Weep- on Chester White boars and fifth on Ing Water on last Tuesday and were barrows, and in all received some $85, attending the meeting of the Cass mkine it worth while for the Ne- county farm bureau. Bert Jamison sold a very fancy four door Buick sedan to Charles Seeley of the Weeping Water Repub- men "and the good wife excellent service. Mr. Fager and wife of Avoca were visiting in Weeping Water on last Tuesday and attending the meeting of the Cass county Farm Bureau which was holding its annual meet ing at the Liberty theatre. G. H. Dennies was a visitor in past week where he was called to do some work for residents there and among which was the polishing of a floor for Mr. Eager. Mesdames E. Snell L. Colpert and Donald Philpot drove over to Lin coln on last Tuesday where they were looking after some pre-Christmaa purchases and enjoying a visit with their friends there as well. Ray Smith shipped a flock of 92 sheep to the South Omaha market on last Monday, which had been fatten ed on his farm south of Weeping Wa ter and which brought top prices at the market on last Monday. S. Ray Smith was in attendance at the poultry show at Ashland one day last week where he received in away a few days since at tne nome conjunction with his son, Milfordi and was buried on last Monday, the first prize on White Leghorn cock- funeral being held at Weeping Water rels from their flock in Weeping Wa- at the Congregational church, and ter. I the interment being at the beauti- ' The blinding lights and slippery ful cemetery at Weeping Water, roads caused a collision of John Dur- Mr. Nelson was well and very favor man and Charles Edwards on the ably known by many of the citizens O street highway, on last Monday of Weeping Water and vicinity. He evening, which damaged the cars leaves to mourn his departure four considerably but did not injure the children, three sons, and one daugh occupants. - iter. Mr. Nelson was 5 9 years old at Thomas Christian and the family, the time of hfs desth. will in a short time depart for Mem- phis, Mo., where they will visit with A Man Knowing His Business, the friends and relatives of that j v Hobson who has for many community for sme two weeks, ana will expect to Epend the Christmas tide with the old time friends of their former home town. Ralph Keckler who will not farm j j si In lEe J-uiure, win noia a saie in me near future and has arranged with the eminent auctioner. Col. Rex young lor date ana win in a snort time announce the day and date for the sale. He will engage in husi- ness in Weeping Water in a short time. John Jerguson is enjoying the use think with good reason as being the very best service auto which money can Duy. , , Spencer Marshall, the genial pro- orietor gi tne Deluxe suoe esittu-i . . .v.:,v- verTsemr for therchant. of . 1 w,m,b 6tocks Sds' s purchased a new , where they went to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hal Garnet, and finding that they had gone to Weep ing Water to visit them, they went to the studio of McFarland where they had some pictures taken and which Mr. Harmon testifies are the hest he ever saw wherever they sm een lasen. wcrauauu, Mr. Harmon says is sure an artist in his line. On Tuesday afternoon of this week was held the funeral rites over the remains of the late Mrs. Sam Comp ton who passed away on last Sun day. Mrs. Compton has lived long in Weeping Water and has many friends who are mourning her de parture. Mrs. Compton was seventy four years of age and a member of the Menonite church of which she waa a devoted communicant. The funeral was held from this church and the interment made at Oakland cemetery of Weeping Water. Bureau Board Meets On last Tuesday morning was held at the office of the county agent a meeting of the members of the of ficial board of officers of the Cass county farm bureau, where they looked after the business of the bu reau, in preparation to the meeting of the Annual Meeting which was held in the afternoon. There were there for the occasion John Kaffen berger and wife of Plattsmouth, Wm. West fall of Alvo, Carl Day of Weep ing Water, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bal four of Union, Mrs. Rossie Garard of Weeping Water, President W. B. Banning of Union, Cyrus Livingston and Charles E. Noyes of Louisville, and Harry L. Bricker of Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Snipes entertained the members of the board of direc tors for dinner at their home in hefore the meeting of the member. Built Elevator 25 Years Ago E. F. Marshall, who on the first of November acquired the east ele vator, and who has been conducting it since, was engaged in the elevator business almost thirty years ago in Weeping Water and twenty-five years ago built the elevator building which he has now acquired, in 1903, Nebraska Recognized at Show Zc7h some fine entries from Caes county and near Weeping Water for recog nition. Paul Wolph of near Avoca. braskans to make exhibits at the show in the windy city. Mrs. Barbara Davis Dies. Mrs. Barbara Davis mother of iThed Davis who has been making her home with her son, for a num ber of years, went to Atchison a number of weeks since where she was visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs. Daisy Studebaker, and while there she had the misfortune to receive a fall Iracturing her hip, with the result with her advanced years she be ng 92 years of age was ! 1ot .ab.le to th.ro.w , le e?octs ! ae injury ana aiea nine nome oi her daughter on Tuesday morning. the remains coming to Weeping Wa ter on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Davis who was Miss Barbara Smith was born ninety-two years ago in Pennsylvania, and came west many years ago and is known and honored by the host of friends in and around Weeping Water as well as over the county. Cris B. Nelson Dies. Mr. Christopher Nelson well known farmer residing a few miles northeast of Weeping Water passed yearE Deen a resident of Weeping Wa- ter and who has during the time unrcri thp rponle of this vicinity as their undertaker Is well qualified to care for the friends when they come ... A to pass away, has entered tne nome or sorrow and with the very quiet man ner -which he posessf s, soothed the sorrow, and cared for the remains or tne departed, and in Tae laying away of the friends has rendered a great service to this community and one which the community cannot well af- f0rd to forget, for when sorrow comes EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL CHURCH, MURD0CE. Located 2 miles east and 2 miles north nf town. i Morning worship at 9:30 a. m Bible schocl at 10:30 a m. Aug Ruge. superintendent Ebenezer Church Bible school at 10:00 a. m. Otto Miller, Supt. Morning worship at 11:00 a. m. Sermon theme, "The Proofs of Re genera tien." Christian Endeavor at 7:30 p. m. Walter OeMerking, president. Evening worship at 8:00 p. m. Sermon theme, "An Exhortation to Diligence." Lonely? The church affords friend ship. The church has many forms, but one mission. Look your difficulties in the face and they will begin to run. Exaggeration is falsehood in its Sunday clothes. Why forfeit the best helps in life? Go to church regularly. Where do we go from here. Let's go to church. Don't let laziness keep you from church Idle men are a temptation to the devil. H. R. KNOSP. B. D-. Pastor. EIGHT MILE GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday, Dec. 16th. 9:30 a. m. Sunday school. 10:30 a. m. German service. 1:30 p. m. Practice for Christmas. WILL HOLD BAKE SALE The Mynard Community club will hold a bake sale at the Wells' gro cery store on Saturday afternoon. Your patronage will be appreciated Phone your Job Printing order to No. 6. Prompt service. W. H. Pal' Special for SATURDAY Aluminumware . . .4D A Few More Oil Stores Left at a Bargain I HANDLE THE FOLLOW ING LINES Quick Meal Stores Standard Four Tires, Tabes Ecorco Motor Oils - McDeering Cream Separators Haig Washing Machines W H Puis DeaIer b Hardware and Supplies ?hone 33 PlattKmouta. Neb.