PAGE TWO FLATTSMOTTTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL THURSDAY. DEC. 18. 1930. Nehawka Gearey ed. he also would have been kill- Have Excellent Box Social. At the Eight Mile Grove school which is presided over by Miss Mar tha Sjogren there wa held a box social with an excellent program on last Friday evening, which was at tended by all who could get in the ! house and with others who could not find entrance. The program was an excellent one and was well rendered and well received. A neat sum was realized for the use of the school, and to supply such things needed as the board of education are not permit ted to spend the school funds for. WEEPING WATER Henry Hild of Murray was a risi t r in Xehawka on last Monday and ;is also locking after some business matters while here. John H. Steffens was called to 1 lattsniouth on last Monday as a witness in a case which was being l.caid in the district court. Mrs. Oscar Kiel of Eagle was a visi tor in Nehawka for a few days ex tending over the week end, and was visit nig at the home of Mrs. Nicholas Opp. Otto WY.hlfart h of Platismouth, salesman for the Plattsmomh Motor company was looking after business in Nehawka , for his company last Monday. Mr. L. M. McVey and son, Harry, ere enjoying a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Chrisweisser, where they were dinner guests and for the day. lire. John Perry of 1ms Angeles. Calif., is visiting with friends and relatives in t!ass couuty. visiting with friends about Mynard, Murray and Nehawka. w ; rr- 1 1 , . SheldorDeianmVntrwas All- "JR JA!L7 Wheat Prices Run Low Mr. Roy Shrader of Leslie Calgary, where he is engaged in farming was called home last week on account of the extreme illness of his father, Z. W. Shrader, who afterwards died, re nortPil crons as beine verv Kood, but j the prices very low. As there are I places removed from the railroad and with the crops very bad, the people I cannot market their grain at all. The price of oats is only ten cents 'per bushel, while it is not possible to get an offer for barley. One man, a Mr. Perry, formerly from near Mur- ' them ; right id to Plattsmouth on last Monday where he was to testify in a tase in the district court. Mrs. A. B. Taylor who makes her home with her sister, Mrs. Z. W. Shrader has been quite ill for some time and still is poorly though she is somewhat better. J. C. Hansen and wife of Omaha, were guests for the day on last Sun clay with their son. Dr. I). E. Han son of Nehawka. where all enjoyed a very pleasant visit. Hr. David E. Hanson has purchased a new radio, which he had installed in his office, and is able to keep in touch with things which are trans piring over the country. Peter Opp who has been spending some time with the daughter. Mrs. W. T. Black of Omaha, returned to Nehawka on last Saturday and will spend the holidays here. Alfred Anderson and the family of Omaha were guests for the day on last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Al bert, mother of Mrs. Anderson, where all enjoyed the visit. The home of Ray Campbell was made glad on last Sunday morning, when a little girl baby came to their home. All are getting along nicely and all is happiness in the home. Frank Reppling and mother. Mrs. Herman Keppling and sister. Mrs. Mathilda Hempke. all of Walton were visiting at the home of J. G. Wuuder lii h and wife tor the day on last Sun day. Leo Switzer was spending the present week in Platismouth where he was serving on the jury in the district court, and is kept busy with the puzzling cases which are being presented to him. Mis. Albert Wolfe has been quite ill for the past four or five days with bronchitis, and was kept to her bod for some time, but is now able to be, up again, but still feeling the effects of the illness. Mis June Peck of near Nehawka has been very ill, and her grand mother. Mrs. W. A. Lewis was over for a number of days last week caring for the little Miss. She is, however, some better at this time. Mr. and M. C. A. Rosencrans and their little son of Plattsmouth, were in Nehawka for the day on last Sun day, they being guests at the home oi .Mr. and .Mr. John G. V, unieriich. parents of Mrs. Rosencrans, and wnere all enjoyed tlie visit much. Thomas E. Fulton and the good wife v.ere over to Plattsmouth on Tuesday of this week, where they were attending the funeral of the late Robert Troop, whom they lived neighbors to for many years when Mr. i-ulron was a blacksmith north well or .Nehawka and Mr. i roop was a farmer. W. O. Troop and family were call ed to Plattsmouth on last Sunday by the very severe illness of an uncle. Robert Troop of that place who was v ill with bronchitis, and who at the hour of noon passed away, the lu'ierai neing neni trom tne home on Tuesday afternoon and the interment had at the Oak Hill cemetery of that place. Z. W. Shrader of Nehawka, S2 years of age died Sunday evening af ter having sustained two strokes of mi aljrsis Mr. Shrader was born in Missouri and has lived in Nebraska and Cass county for the past sixty years. He is a large land owner and hd retired from active farming some 15 years ago. He leaves the widow, two sons and two daughters. Robert Troop and wife with their little daughter, were over to Omaha on tael Sunday afternoon where they went to meet Miss Mary Troop who was coming from Beatrice to Platts mouth. called on the extreme illness of Uncle Robert Troop of Platts mouth. who passed awav at- noon Sunday i a few hours before hi? sister Miss Mary Troop, was able to get there. u nne can btone was endeavoring to ride a colt, and which he wished to make sate tor democracy, or any ft Iter party, as far as that goes, and : :n about gotten tne fiery animal so thai it was safe, it became fright cued and shied, throwing Mr. Stone from its back and fractuiing his col lar hone. The injury was reduced and Mr. Stone is getting along, al though still suffering from the in jury and vtry sore from his fell. which he cannot eet to market and should he he so fortunate he would only receive forty cents per bushel. I Miss Bessie Kivett was called to Lincoln on last Monday, where she was doing some shopping as well as visiting with friends. John Robbins of near Louisville iwas a visitor in Weeping Water on Tuesday morning of this week do ing some shopping and looking af ter other business. Irl Markland purchased of the Dowler Brothers Motor company a light truck for use in the delivery of his goods in the daily business which he conducts. Henry Vogler and the fam!Iy from near Louisville were visiting with friends and at the same time doing some trading in Weeping Water on Tuesday of this week. Wm. Jorgenson of Plattsmouth, representative of the Standard Oil company, was looking after some business matters in Weeping Water on Tuesday of this week. Charles E. Cook of near Plaits mouth was a visitor in Weeping Water and vicinity last week look ing for some breed sows and was looking at a number of herds. Word from Candy is to the effec that James Philpot is very poorly at his home at that place. Mr. Phil- pot will be remembered oy many oi the people of Weeping Water and vicinity. Peter H. Miller was a visitor in i Plattsmouth on last Thursday when 'he visited the home of his son. James (Miller and family and als attended jthe rendition of the Messiah at the Parmele. Carl Rector, better known ttt "Brick" accompanied by the good perfume sets, mirrors. glass dishes as well ! for the home, not beautiful cut as other utensils alone this but Ritz Theatre Plattsmouth, Nebr. All Talking Programs You'll Enjoy FRIDAY - SATURDAY December 19-20 A Smashing Dv d a th Dashing WAR2IER BAXTER in "Renegade" and Chapter 11 Rin-Tin-Tin in The Lone Defender every conceivable toy to delight tii" childish heart, silk stockings, hanu kerchiels and ties with a profusion Of gloves. The place is r. veritable toy land and as muh surprising as Aiice in Wonderland, prop in and tec and you will be pleased. These toys are priced to compete vlih any like toys in Nebraska at any store, arge or small. Christmas Trade Good. The Dower Chevroet company have bee:; disposing of a goodly number of the cars and trucks of this excel lent make. During the past creek they have sold for Christmas deliv ery and a portion of which have al ready been tle!iverel. sonic .six vehi cles which are to gladden the hear! of some one on Christmas day. Few ui for- Friday aei5 Bat&gar&ajr Wheat Very Cheap. Wilber Barrett of Great Falls. I Montana, who is here visiting with ;his nephews and who w.s spending a portion of the week with w. J. piu; pdt and family, is enjoying his visit ilaiv Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks ber very much. Speaking ol th Headquarters :c2 Xmas Caries, SUNDAY - MONDAY - TUESDAY December 21-22-23 raits, Vegetables assd Nu GRANGES SUiKIST KAVELS. Large; dcz... 22 Medium size. 20; Small, 2 doz. ?.S -m- 6 6 Makes Shipment of Lambs. Earl Hay who is brother-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Troop, and who makes his home at Yuma, Colorado, shipped a number of cars of lambs to the South Omaha market, and C. R. Troop of Plattsmouth was sent up to the market to see the stock sold and to take care of the disposition of wife, were over to Plattsmouth to Taming of the Shrew" I country where be is making his home, has said that wheat was sell ing there for 38 cents per bushel, rind not so much moving at th::i. Aether in Their Firsl Pioture Comedy, Fables, News All-Talkina LOCAL NEW - ' Reels CELEKY Large, I IiAiiBEKLIES 2A wt 11 bitched. Each 1 V Large size. Lb. Am HEAD LETTUCE Ta '84) Firm, solid. Each lVf Beauties. Bu. pa k i PpTfSjS'5 Med-um size SaStZLARA """" VT I lYUllErtJ 2Mb. box. 2.59; 2 ibs. for 10 and to price. see that they bright the Receive Many Small Cuts. While Mrs. L. E. Freeman, and Mrs. K. C. Fuller of Lincoln were 'driving to Plattsmouth. where they j i expected to purchase some fresh fish, they came near colliding with an ! other car, and in their endeavor to .prevent that they skidded into tne ditch along the roadway, and turn line over a number of times, injuring and ;their car badly and leach very badly, and especially on the legs as they bumped into- the windshield and windows of the car. see the show and hear the spleaofd music when the Messiah was render ed last week. Elmer Michelsen was B bUSinesi visitor in Omaha on last Tuesday to replenish his stock of holiday goods which has been depleted on account of the very good business which this place of business has been doing. At the Bateman shoe shop early last Tuesday, a fire caught on ,; roof of the residence portion of Un building which got quite a bit of B but Off in a Bunch. Alvin A. McReynold s has been trying for some time to get started for the west in his new palace on wheels, the house which he has built Ion a truck, but was not able to get ! started until the first of this week. vhen the novel palace car pulled out 'of Nehawka and headed for the Paci- i fie. Z. W. Shrader of Nehawka, Dies at Home Sunday Members of Prominent Family Cass County Dies at Age of Eighty-two Years. On Sunday at the family home near Nehawka. Zachariah W. Shra der, 82, long time resident of Ne- I braska and Cass county, passed to jhis last reward as the result of his very I advancing years and a stroke that ne nan sunerea some two weeks aero. and while he had at times seemed to be improving the illness proved too severe for his years and he grew worse until death came Sunday to re lieve his suffering. The deceased was born in Taze- COUnty, Virginia, on December 26, 1S48. being a son of Henry and Edith Shrader, members of one of the prominent families of that por tion of Virginia, the family having originally come from Germany at a very early date to help settle the Old Dominion. Z. W. Shrader was one of a family oi ten cniidren and with a Bister living in Virginia, the last of the original family. Mr. Shrader remained in Virginia until he had reached twenty years of age in 1SC8 when he came to Ne- glass cutting : start before it was discovered hustling soon had the fire out and with but little damage. John S. Williams and wife aecom panted by their daughter. Miss Hazel, were visiting with friends In Kin coin on last Monday and also were looking after some business maters in connected with the bakery which they conduct In Weeping Water. John Gakemeier of Murdoch was a visitor in Weeping Water, coming to look after some business matters. As he was coming along the road he looked over in the field and there stood a large gray wolf. John im mediately went back home and se cured his gun. but nary a wolf did he see when he had his gun. Win. Van Every, manager of the Atlantic. Pacific and Gulf pil com pany who operates the Handy Fill ing station and also does a bulk oil station business was a visitor in Council Bluffs. Iowa, looking after business for the company and also brought a truck load of EvthI eraso- of iline home with him for the station1. use here. Mrs. Harold Baker who has been so ill for a number of weeks, and who was kept home on account there of, as well as excluded from contact with others, has improved greatly of late and was able to be down town on last Monday .brought down by Mr. Baker, to see the sights as the decor ations of the stores are growing more attractive as the time of Christmas draws near. WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY December 24-25 JOHN McCORMACK in "Song G My Heart" An Achievement of Lasting Memory ALSO F REE Cannon LinenFREE to Every Lady Patron on These Nights There will be a free Christmas afternoon matinee ( 1 : 30 to 5) or all who want to come, on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 25. Entire l.ha:ir-c the Program Evening Show from rom Monday's Oallv H. B. Koop and James Btander of Louisville were in the city today to attend to some matters in the district court. Adam Schafer of west of Murray was In the city today for a few hours attending to some matters of busi ! ness. E. B. Taylor of Weeping Water was among the members of the jury panel arriving today to enter on the : work of the term. j Marion Tucker of Nehawka was i among the visitors in the city today for a few hours looking after some matters of importance at the court house. j P. A. Hild of Murray was in the city for a short time Saturday and while here was a pleasant caller at ' the Journal and renewing his sub scription to the daily edition for an i other year. Mrs. A. E. Castle of MeCook who j has been here visiting at the Roy Malcolm home, departed this morn iing for her home in the west part I Of the state after a most pleasant , visit here. Chccclates, fancy soft centers. 5-lb. box S3 Chocolate covered Cher lies. 1-lb. box 23 Chocolates, fancy soft cer.teis. 2 -lb. box 59 Pink and white Taffy. 2 pounds for 35 Ciystal Mixed Candy. 2 pounds for 35 Msts. Etc?. 1 Hised Nut?. 2 lbs. .45 F.lleits cr Erazih. lb.23 English Walnuts. lb 25 Almonds, paper shell, lb.2S BI'LK DATES Fancy quality. 2 pounds 25 CIGARETTES All brands. 2 for Caiton, $1.19 2: KMAf TiuESS, all s'z: 40 to .15 Canada Dry Ginger Ale. Orange or Spark ling Lime Choice for 56, S..S3 doz. Clicquot Club Ginger Ale A well known and very popular brand 3 for 49; 1.5 doz. Matinee Sunday Afternoon T.Iatinee Prices Evening Prices 1025c 10-35c hers before the closing Ol the pres ent campaign, and all who are eligi ble will he Riven an Opportunity to become membi r. . Is Entertained Their Husbands. The Jolly Mixers of which there about dosen. and when the hus- j hands are counted in make twenty four, met last week at the Menden 1 hall home where they had a most delightful time. This is their special I Christmas meeting and at which time the Mixers entertained iheir hus- hands and had six tables when they played bridge and also sure enjoyed lit. Fi "m Tuesday's Daii? E. O. Stipe of Clarinda, Iowa, was a visitor in the city today for a short time looking after some matters of business and was looking over this city as a iiossible location In the fu ture. Mr. fTTid Mrs. Charles S. Sherman iof Lincoln, were here today to at tend the funeral of an uncle of Mrs. I Sherman. Robert Troop. Mr. Sher- man is the sports editor of the Mn jcoln Star and former resident of this city. QUEEN OLIVES, q&mvl . . . . 35 BU TTER T AS f I-NUT Casco cr Gold Brick Per Lb. MugnriBe. Bone bet.er. 2 lb. 32c i3e ? IP AD 0 W BEET. (Limit of 10 poun . ijUV5i to a customer). 10 pounds for . fK COOKIES Coeoanut Taffy Bars Very Delicious 2 Lbs. 39c CRACKERS Sunshine Scda or Grahams 2-lb. Caddy; fier. Isl Sdi size can for. Visiting Relatives Here. Mrs. Dr. Kline of Denver is visit ing here with her friends and rela tives. having arrived here early this week. She will visit with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. EL F. Marshall. Lsses Number of Hogs. At the home of C. D. Gearey north town, he having a hoist, for the uploading of heavy matter Irom wag i I and trucks, which had stood there for some time and was thought to be substantial, but a strong wind blew it down, catching three of his hogs as it fell, killing them, and barely missing Mr. Gearey who was near the hogs and was doing some feeding. The loss of the hogs was considerable, and the loss was severely- felt by Mr. Gearey. but very for- ate was it thst ha escaped, for when it was of such io:ce thst it killed three hess, had it struck Mr. braska. then a new state that was offering opportunities for the tilling of the soil greater than that of the older states of the east. In coming to Nebraska he was joined by his brother. George W. Shrader, who set tled in Rock Bluffs precinct and an other brother, Andrew J. Shrader, who later moved to the present state of Oklahoma, later another brother, Joseph, Joined them and also settled on land near where Z. W. Shrader had located, Z. V. Shrader settling on land in Mt. Pleasant precinct. On February 2. 1871, Mr. Shrader was married to Miss Rachel Murray. a member of one of the pioneer fam- llies of t'ass county, and since their marriage the family have made their home on the farm near Nehawka and been honored and loved figures in the community. Mr. Shrader has been an active figure in the life of the community and for many years was an active figure in the democratic party in the county and one of its leaders up to the last until ill health made it nec essary to give up his usual activities. There is surviving the aged wife and four children, Troy Shrader and Mrs. R. H. Chriswisser of Nehawka; Roy Shrader of Leslie, Saskatchewan, Canada; Grace Shrader of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Four children have preceded the father in death. Mr. Shrader was grandfather of Mrs. J. O. Slayton, Harold Rhoden. Gerald Shrader and Mrs. Greeley Beil of this city. The American Legion. On November 1st, this year, there was a meeting called for the organi sation of a post of the American Le gion in Weeping Water, and one was organized and with a well selected set of officers and an enthusiastic membership, the order has grown, and at this time there are fifty-four members and the order is going for ward. Two teams are in the field working like beavers and they are expecting to have seventy-five mera- A Very Pretty Window. We were attracted by tiie cast show window of Spencer J. Marshall. the shoe man. and who sure carries la fine line of shoes as well as work ! clothes. The window was dressed to 'represent a Christmas scene with fireplace and the tlaraes mounting to jthe top. which made one thang, not I withstanding many do not like win ter as well as summer, that there fare plenty of joys at Christmas time. From Wednesdays Pally Dr. N. D. Talcott of Greenwood was a visitor in the city today for a few hours, being a witness in the district court. Walter Palling of Greenwood was I in tne city tor a snort time tonay '. looking after some matters at the court house and visiting with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Elton R. Vroman of Minidoaka. Idaho, who were here for i the funeral of Mis. Vroman 's mother, Mrs. Emma Miller, departed this ! morning for their home in the west. Mr. and Mrs. W. 11. Homan Of Weeping Water wore in the city Tnesdav and while here wore callers I at the journal to enroll as readers of W. G. Pankonin and son. Ernest, of Louisville, motored i n today from their home to look after some mat liera of business and while here they j were callers at the Journal to re new their subscription. COFFEE DEL MONTE or MAXWELL HCUSE. Youi choice, tier lb 37 LNE APPLE Happy 23 PLUMS De Lu::e. Del Monte Lg. 2 can Ii) CORN xiist Piize Natrcw Grain oi Golden Bantom e. cans for FLOUR 2.1 PEAS Soaked , good Qu?. for . . Pean A litv 21 HOTLY DINL.Y BEST. 48-lb. bag. GMAP cr PILLSDUP.Y. 48-lb. bag... What for Christmas? Installing Large Tank. The Atlantic. Pacific and Gulf Oil company, who operate the handy fin ing station, have received a large steel tank which is to be buried in the ground, and whiih a portion of the excavating has already been ac complished, and it is expected that the entire work of installing the I tank will have been completed dnr jing the present week. This will i place this company in an enviable Incsition for the KandHnc and distri bution of the high test gasoline. SxNTA CLAUS AT GREENWOOD North Pole Via Xmas Air Folks at Greenwood: just reached mo that community Christmas starting south across hemisphere very soon you tree, the and Have your name imprinted on your Christmas greeting cards this year at a very small additional cost, provided you purchase them at the Bates Book Store or the new stationery and of fice supply department of the Journal. We have everything that's new. No need to be in a quandry. for we have the solution for you all. Not alone this, but we are selling Toys at a lewer price than any store in the state of Nebraska. All you have to do is drop in and you will get the j tumor proof. Eight Tube Screen Grid Radio All Electric Console Type $100.00 Amos and Andy Toy 69 c All Our Toys under a Dollar Cluistmas Cards to Sfr each Card Tables, complete $1.50 Undergoes Operation. Mrs. W. E. Palmeter. mother of Mrs. Clyde Fitzpatrick. at the Lord Lister hospital at Omaha on Monday afternoon underwent an operation for the removal of an maligant which has given this excel lent woman much trouble for many months past. Mrs. Palmeter under went the operation very nicely and recovered during the evening but was very weak following; the opera tion. Mrs. Palmeter was attending at the time of the operation by the husband, and her daughter, Mrs. Clyde Fitzpatrick who report the patient as being very weak from the ordeal of the operation. Mail. To the News have a I am western am planning on stopping in Green wood on my way to the Gulf of Mexico. If you folks will meet me at the Christmas 'tree at about -:00 p. m. Monday evening, December 22nd, I will have a present for every good boy and girl under 15 years of age who live in and around Greenwood. It would be fine if the church folks, tne Masons, (ututeiiows. east ern Star ladies. Rebekahs. Legion boys and the Commercial Club would help me meet the folks. Yours truly, SANTA CLAUS. CARD OF THANKS To our many kind friends and neighbors in Plattsmouth and Oma ha, we W'sh to express our deep ap preciation of he many acts of kind ness a"d words of sympathy shown to us iu the loss of our loved one, also for the beautiful flower.-: and those who took part in the funeral services. These kindnesses will long be a cherished memory. Harve; W. Henryes s.nd Familv. Mrs. John Gelser, A. W. Bradway. Mr. V.". T. ! Bd wards, and Mrs. James Monson. Mrs. Maude Coleman and Mrs. Lrle i Wilson. TEXAN ON THE WEEVIL Washing-tod Representative lames P. Buchanan of Tex.;-; go; away with this one. There v as a discussion of agriculture appropria tions before a house committee. Buchanan asked whether "a simnle nit effective method of control" worked out by a Chinese had been used on the boll weevil. "What is that?" he was asked. "It is this: Hear up weevil, no weevil, think no weevil." ever BUFF ROCK COCKERELS Accredited; blood tested. Price 1.50. Mrs. F. A. Stohlmam Louis ville. Nebraska. n20-12tw He will appreciate your gift of a pair of these Silk Hose fancy 3nd plain colors. 76c and 48c, at SOENNICKSEN'S Has EIGHT MILE GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH Ghrist Furniture Company for the Christmas Buy eg Things ok Vsaue at Prices Never be Sore leered! Presents in all styles and Silk Goods, Linen Goods, Christmas vaiieties. Glassware. Chinaware, Smoking Sets and in fact anything you may want. Ycu will say so when you see them. Weeping Water Variety Store Elmer Micheisen, Owner Weeping Water, Neb. Smile Rodney Smile. Ami why should not he smile and all of us as to that? for we are to have p. play by the Junior class of the Weeping Water higb school, which is to be given on December 29th and :50th. The practicing for the play is now under way and is being directed by Mrs. Frank El-gaard. Headquarters for Christinas. We were auracled by the very beautifully decorated windows of the I Weeping Water Variety store, which were sure attractive and led one to 'quire whrt was op. the int-ifle. : When we entered we found a most 'gorgoue display of Christmas goods. iThey have goods of all kinds, toys, Sunday, December Ulst. 9:30 p. m. Sunday school. This will be the las' day of Sunday school until the tirst of April. 10:30 a. m. German services. 2:30 p. m. Practice for Christmas program. On Christmas eve. December 24th. there will be given at 6:3(1 the an nual Christmas program. All are urged to attend. Christmas day, December 25th, English service at 10:30 a. m. There will be on services on Sun day. December 28th. On New Years day. January 1, 1931, there will be German services at 10:30 a. m. Lamps Tie your gift package with J. & P. Coats tinsel cord and ribbon. 10c, at SOENNICHSEN'S Velour Upholstered Rockers $9-50 Felt Ease Rugs $7.95 to $9.95 Sag Seat Chair . $1 1.50 up End Tables, Smokers Lamps Cribs, High Chairs Child's Rockers ( ' : ., ti ne in ciiici tec us. iju many articles we nave space and time to mention. P. S. Don't forget, we have the factory man here from upholstering company that makes any new piece and repairs the old pieces. Ghrist Furniture Co. 113-122 "outh 6th Street Telephone No. 645 Plattsmouth, Nebr. Living Room Suites . . . $69.50 to $120 $8.00 Mattresses . . $5.95 15 Felt Mattresses . $9.S5 $25 Mattresses. . $17.50 The new Beds . . $5.95 up . cble and Floor Parlor Heaters Kitchen Ranges many articles we not t