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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FIVE Weeping Water John Bolz and wife were in Oma ha Friday of last week looking after business. Tony Sudduth was combining his acreage of alfalfa which he has bn a farm just adjoining Weeping Water. Ralph Lane, an assistant at the Kcckler oil station is taking a week's vacation the coming week in Colo rado. Miss Amana Hiatt, of Lincoln, was a week end guest at the home of hrr sister, Mrs. Charles Gibson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tefft and family loft Thursday for Sidney where Mr. Tcfft attended to business. They re turned home Saturday evening. Rev. and Mrs. G. S. Hunt and two children, Sarah and Billy, returned heme Saturday after a month's vaca tion spent at Wadleigh, Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Norris were in Lincoln Sunday visiting Mrs. Morris sifter, Mrs. "Vm. Copple and Mr. Copplc. and attending the aviation circus. Mrs. Arthur Brockman and little daughter of near Elmwood was visiting for a few days at the home of the parents of Mrs. Brockman, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Tuck. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Gustin of near Murdock were in Weeping Wa ter last Tuesday morning looking after some business and as well meeting with their many friends while here. Mr. and Mrs. Virgi! Sudduth and eon of near Murray were visiting last Sunday at the home of the par ents of Mrs. Sudduth, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Askew and other members rf the family. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crozier who have been visiting at Bo.trke, South Dakota for several days with a sister of Mr. Crozier and where they en joyed a very fine visit returned home late last week. George Bates from southwest of irwn was in town last Tuesday look ing for a carpenter to make some alterations on the farm where they reside, which is the property of a Lincoln Land bank. Spencer Marshall was taken quite ill Monday mcrning while at his place of business. A doctor was call ed and he was removed to his -home as soon as possible, where he is resting comfortably. School has opened at the Center Valley school where just recently the board of education has had a new heating plant installed, so the school property is in excellent condition to begin the school year. '" Ralph Lane and Miss Shirley Bates were in Lincoln last Sunday enjoy ing the aviation show. On their re turn Miss Shirley departed for Min nesota where she is spending her two weeks' vacation from her work at the telephone exchange. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Lane took their daughter Virginia to Omaha Friday to again consult the doctor. Vir ginia has been having rather a hard time wth heart toruble, the result of bad tonsils. The doctor was en couraged as her condition is gradu ally improving. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sorensen and children, Betty and Barbara, of Lin coln were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mrs. Sorensen's parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Wishart. Mr. and Mrs. Sorensen and family had just returned from a vacation trip to Chicago and Mendota, Illinois. Wm. Bornemeier of between Elm wood and Alvo was looking after some business matters in Weeping Water last Tuesday morning. Speak ing of the corn in his neighborhood Mr. Bornemeier said the chinch bugs v. ere doing considerable damage, but iiflieved there would be considerable :orn anyway. Mr. and Mrs. Max Richards, Mr. Richards parents and his brother, Pe.y Richards, all of Omaha, were Sunday afternoon and evening visi tors at the home of Mrs. Max Rich ards' parents. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. I.3nf. Mrs. Max Richards is now assistant superintendent of nurses at C'Tkson hospital in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Robe: Ditt and two children, Bobbev.c and Bobby, of Norman. Oklafcoma. were guests at the A. W. W. Johnson home from Thursday until Saturday on their return home from Templar Park, Spirit Lake, and Sioux City, where they had been vacationing for the past three weeks. Mr. Ditt is a brother of Mrs. Johnson. Charles Gerbeling of Plattsmouth T.d Wm. Whitlach and son from nnar Greenwood were looking after business in Weeping -Water last Tuesday morning, later going tc Elmwood where they partook of a fine dinner, Mr. Whitlach and son returned to their home near Green weed. Mr. Gerbeling remained until evening when Floyd Gerbeling, his son. came over from Plattsmouth and the father returned home with him. Kove Into New Home, nir. and Mrs. Troy L. Davi3 who with the carpenters and the. artUeaa hze just completed one of the very finest residence properties in Weep ing Water last Tuesday moved Into the new home. It is magnificently appointed with all modern, facilities, modern heating and the very latest in bath and other 'modern appoint ments that could be added to make an ideal home. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Davia in that you have a fine home and we know you will en joy it. Cass County Chorus Meets. The Cass County Women's chorus met in Weeping Water last Monday where they practiced undej: the di rection of Mrs. J. R. Reeder of Plattsmouth and assisted at the piano by Mrs. Roy Cole of near Mynard. They practiced for singing at the state fair when some 200 voices will mingle in the songs which they will sing there Following the practice session they enjoyed excellent eats in the basement of the church. Visitd Here from Venango. Mr. and Mrs. John " Gollner of Venango, in the western part of the state where Mr. Goller has a farm and also farms land belong to M. H. Prawl cf Weeping Water, were here for a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Prawl which was a combined business and pleasure trip. While here they visited a number of friends before returning home. Heinie Christensen Better. H. C. Christensen, better known by his close friends as Heine, who was seriously injured in an auto col lion seme weeks ago while on his way to work, and was in a Lincoln hospital for several weeks is now so far improved that he has returned home, his physicians having asked him to remain in bed most of the lime for a period that his health may be regained. Here From Texas. Victor Craig, and his daughter Helen, of Fenton, Texas, accom panied by Mrs. Lucy Fiske Medlar, of Lincoln, came to Wpig Water Saturday to renew old acquaintances, as Mr. Craig and Mrs. Medlar taught in the Weeping Water Academy here several year ago. They were joined by Mrs. Walter Ambler and all went to Wolcott's Hill, which was a popu lar picnic ground during the Avad emy days, and had a picnic dinner. In the evening all went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Norris. when they were joined by other members of the Norris families, and another picrSc supper was greatly enjoyed by all. .... ... . I Welcome Newlyweds. Abouty sixty-five friends of Mr. and Mrs. Swain Neilscn gathered at the home of he newlyweds Sunday to welcome the bride who has re cently come to our vicinity from California. The guests carried well filled baskets of food with them ot which a bountiful dinner was served at noon and the afternoon was spent visting. They "had such a good time that it was decided that all would stay for Sunday evening supper also, as ample provision had been made for that before-hand and the same baskets yielded another fine meal. It was a happy social gathering and one which will linger long in the hearts of all present. A well filled purse was left with the bride and iroom as a wedding gift. Mr. and Mrs. Neilson will make their home on the farm owned by Mrs. Daisy Davis Schroeder of Atchison, where Mr. Neilson's parents formerly lived. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Neilson. have purchased what is known as the old Canaday farm southeast of town and have moved there. Mrs. George Spohn Called Home. Miss Caroline Hart was born July 26th. 1880. in Weeping Water and was one of a large family, there be ing four sisters and three brothers, making eight children in all. Mrs. Spohn attended the Weeping Water "blic schools and graduated from the Weeping Water high school and was united in marriage to George Spohn. To this union two children were born, a son, Richard Spohn of Lincoln, where he is a practicing dentist, and Miss Beatrice Spohn of Weeping Water, a teacher in the pub lic schools of this city. Mrs. Spohn has not been n the best of health for some time past and has beenan invalid for the past several months, and has received the care of the de voted husband and loving daughter, the son Richard having his home in Lincoln. She passed away on Satur day. August 26th.. She was a patient sufferer and as the long weeks lengthened Into HAY FGVGR Test This Quick Relief Try one dot "Dr. Piatt's KINEX -Prescription. " Belief usually begins in a few min utes. A physician's internal mediciae in eoo Tnint eepsuies, tasteless a boon (or suf ,errm S.rom Kay Fever, Rose Fever. Bead CoMs, Catarrh. Asthma. Not fcabst-forsitur. kee-agr. srhaezxas;. itchsaj eye, rua:ae; nosa qmck!y relieved- Satisfaction within a leer hours guaranteed or jcocey sack. i'eur mrussut recommends JUifEX. i.0. months she received the devoted care of the family, and was ever conscious of the approaching end which she met with an abundant faith of the hereafter. The funeral was held Monday, Aug ust 28th, interment being at the beautiful Oak wood cemetery in Weeping Water. Besides the husband and two chil dren, Richard and Beatrice and the husband she leaves four Bisters, Mrs. Charles Meyers, Misses Anna Hart, Mildred Hart and Barbara Hart and three brothers, Rudolph, Albert and Raymond Hart, as well as a host of friends endeared to this kindly, lov ing woman who always sought to make the path of all whom she knew more smooth and joyful. Funeral of John C. Browne. John C. Browne who has been ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. B. Stroemer for some time past, where he has been cared for by the daughter, rfssed away last Sunday and the funeral was held from the Hobson funeral home In Weeping Water Tuesday of this week, inter ment being held at the Wabash ceme tery near where he had lived for 30 many years. John C. Browne was a member of the Elmwood Masonic lodge and the Baptist church. He was engaged in arming for many years and was also manager of the Farmers Elevator at Wabash for a number of years. With his poor health he was unable to work in late years. Many years ago he became a close friend of Rev. W. A. Taylor, both Baptists and both Masons, and they agreed that if Mr. Browne was call ad by death first that Rev. Taylor was to officiate at the funeral. While in-feeble health. Rev. Taylor was at the funeral and read the scriptures and offered the prayer, while Rev. W. D. Lenker, pastor of the Weep ing Water Methodist church conduct ed the funeral oration. Weeping Water Garden Club. The regular meeting of the Weep ing Water Garden club was held Friday evening in the American Le gion hall, with Mrs. H. C. Wilkin son presiding and Mrs. Ole Olsen secretary pro tem. As there was no special business to be taken care of, the meeting was turned over to the program chairman, Mrs. J. M. Ran ney, who Introduced the speakers of the evening, Mrs. Thomas Murtey. who read a paper on the "Famous Gardens of America," and Mrs. H. C. Wilkinson, who had as her subject, ''Suitable Flower Containers." Mrs. Murtey gave examples of some of nature's famous gordens, and then took her listeners to visit different types of gardens and in different part of the country. Thus gardens nre the culmination of the dream of :ome man who loved flwers and saw possibilities in his own particular pot. Mrs. Wilkinson had arranged a display of flower containers, which were used at the close of her talk to illustrate the proper or improper use of the containers, and advising the use of plain containers which would not detract from the beauty of the Rowers to be placed in them. At the close of her talk a forum was held on the subject and much information was gained. Two gifted young musicians, pupils of Mrs. H. A. Harmon, were present md delighted the members of the iub with their rendition of "Iris" a piano solo by Miss Minerva Sleifert, of Wabash and a vocal solo, "Buy My Violets" by Miss Rose May Ronnc. Visitors present were Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Sleifert and daughter Min erva, of Wabash, and Mrs. Frank Ronne and daughter. Rose May. To Depart for Home. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Towle nd &on and daughter, who have been visiting in Weeping Water for the past two months and as well looking after some business matters, this week drove out to Beaver City and vicinity where they spent two days, then returning they drove to Plainview and Creighton visiting with friends there for a time after which they departed for their home in Los Angeles, getting home a week before school starts, and from these they went to San Francisco where they visited the world's fair, and returned to Los Angeles, their winter home, in time for the children to attend school. See the poofls ou tiuy. CatToo ut how about the aoods when descriptions are allurlna enough. ou cet:.ihem"? ' HELP. STOMACH DIGEST FOOD Vv ithoa Uxttrrea and You'll Eat Everything from Soup t Nuts 17m ttmnwe sboold diimlin pouadi ef foM si. When you sat hry. eraaiT. eoane or rtrft feodi or when yon are iwrroua. hurried er rhw poorly your stoiasch eften pours eat too smfh fluid. Teur food oaeu't dtsat and rml ai las. heartburn, nausea, pain or seur stomach. Tea feel sour, sirk and upaet all over. THjcrora tar never take s laxeUre for tomars. Bala. It Is strisereas and fool i Mr. It takes those Litis tr.t fciBla: c!'.ad tr.r Tsdigemca te cuke the excess cease) flu;d baralata. relieve o.itrfi tn re tics rM put jtey back ea year feet. Belief a as quirk tt ! iciiui and oa loe sduaa prima u. aUk tor BeU-aas tar IndlgfaMnp. Nehawka Attorney J. A. Capwell of Platts mouth was a business visitor in Ne hawka on Monday of this week. Stacy Niday who is working at the state fair this week left last Mon day for Lincoln to engage in the work which he had been asked to do. Harry Hebard and wife were late evening dinner guests Sunday at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. George Pollard, Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Wun derlich also being guests. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Verner Lundberg were in Weeping Water last Sunday where they were attending the funeral of the late Mrs. George Spohn. Walter J. Wunderlich was called to Plattsmouth and the court house last Monday where he had some busi ness matters to look after driving over to the county seat in his car. Sheldon Marshall of Ft. Lupton, Colorado who has been visiting here for the past two weeks is departing thi3 Friday for his home in the west as he is to enter school the coming Monday. Rhynadt Kettlehut of Eagle was a visitor in Nehawka last Monday morning, being called here to look after some business matters for the day and was as well visiting with his many friends here. J. H. Stcfr'ens and family were guests for the day last Sunday at the pleasant country homo of Mr. and Mrs. Senn Waddell where all enjoy ed a very fine visit in the country as well as an excellent dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Merrit of Mur ray were in Nehawka last Monday where they came to do some paper ing and decorating of a portion of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wcs sell. Mr. and Mrs. Senn Waddell were very pleasantly surprised last Sun day when Lee Davidson and wife of Tulsa, Oklahoma arrived for a visit, and which visit was made more pleasant by the fact that both gen tlemen had been teachers at the same time in the University of Oklahoma some years ago and had not seen each other for some years. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wunderlich were in Lincoln Tuesday attending the state convention of the Amer ican Legion where they were inter ested in the candidacy of Eugene J. Nutzman for state commander. Mr. Nutzman won the flection and is the new state commander which is good news to the many friends of this genial gentleman in Cass coun ty. Visited Friends in Nehawka. Mr. and Mrs. Vesta Conley. now cf Chicago, but who formerly resided in Nehawka and vicinity, who have lived in Chicago for seme time, were taking their vacation in the west, tnd as they were returning home stopped for a visit with their friends. Mr. and Mrs. Walter' J. Wunderlich for the day and then hurried on to their home in Chicago. Traced Their Family Tree. A certain family of a certain small town and as like all small towns has-some blue-blooded families in it, and one of the said families concluded that he would trace the family tree back as far as possible, when he met one of the other mem bers of said family, he accusted him with the inquiry as to whether he would like to know something of the family tree, when he said he would. He was told that the investi gation showed that the family for four generations had taken the ten commandments as their guide, and later added and as well anything they could get their hands on. To Ee Home Soon. A letter from Mrs. Frank Lemon who is visiting with her folks at Orange, Minn., is to the effect that she is enjoying an excellent visit in the north where there is good fishing and the climate has been ideal, says she will arrive home sometime the latter part of this week. One gentle man housekeeper will, we are cer tain, be pleased when the regular cook and housekeeper again assumes command of the culinary depart ment. Visit at Sturm Home. The John Yeiser family of Omaha were guests at the home of the par ents of Mrs. Yeiser, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Sturm Sunday. The little MEN LOVEx PEP GIRLS WITH If you are peppy nd Ml ot fan, men wffl invite you to dances and partjea. BUT if you are cross, listless and' tri; men won't be interested. Men don't like juiet" ciris. When they ro to parties they want girls along who are full of pep. So in ease you ased a good general system tonic, remember ' for 3 generations one woman baa told another bow to go "smiling thru- with Lydia . Finkham's Vegetable) Compound. It helps build up more physical resistance and thus aids to giving you mora pep and lessons gietress UUB legale iiifi tiocsi disorders. YeuTl fisd P-IaVbam's Compound WELL. WORTS TRYING! granddaughter, Miss Suzanne Yeiser, is staying for another week to visit longer with her grandparents. Oth ers at the A. F. Sturm home Sun day were Mrs. Vilas Spohn and chil dren, Charles and Mary of Superior, who had come to Weeping Water to attend the funeral of the late George Spohn and came on to Nehawka to visit with their friends and former neighbors, the A. F. Sturm family. Fair Boosters Last Friday. The Cass county fair boosters from Weeping Water were in Nehawka last Friday with their band adver tising the fair, being looked after by Troy Davis, Fred Rehmeier, C. H. Gibson and Frank E. Wood with much music, announcing the date of the fair and also assured all an ex cellent time this fall, which begins September 12th and lasts to Sept ember loth. School Opens Coming Week. . Arrangements have been completed for the opening of the Nehawka schools the coming Monday, with a full force of instructors and every appointment completed for another successful year. Supt. F. C. Stimbert and family who have been in Colo rado are arriving home the middle of this week and everything is in readiness. On Their Way Home. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Chapman and family and party who have been en joying a vacation in the west, W. A. Ost and party, who have gone as far as the Pacific, and Geodge Pollard and wife who have been seeing the mountains and all the wonders, all have turned the prow of their ship eastward and are now home filled with energy to take up their work with a new zest. A. A. McReyn olds who is expected to spend more time in the west than the others, will not return for some time yet. Visited at Oskaloosa, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Pollard with their guests for the trip. James Palmer and wife departed last Sat urday morning for Oskaloosa. Iowa, where they went to spend the day Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Wilcox, who were residents of Ne hawka some 25 years ago and who practiced medicine here at that time. The friendships generated at that time between the three families has lasted during the years. The visit last Sunday was a very pleasant one. the party returning home Monday night entirely satisfied with their pleasant visit. Enjoyed Picnic at South Bend. Eorae three couples of Nehawka, Don Philpot and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Philpot. Granville Heebner snd wife of Nehawka. Frances He bard and wife, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. McCartney and wife of Weeping Wa ter and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin John son and wife of Ashland made the merry party who went to South Bend last Sunday with baskets filled with good things to eat and enjoyed a picnic and outing, spending the en tire day there. UNION ITEMS. Our service id. within the reach of everyone. Porter Funeral Home, Ne braska City. Fred Rea, district manager of the Iowa Nebraska Light and Power com pany, was a business visitor in Union Monday. Postmaster Leslie Everett has been having a siege with an ulcerated tooth that has proven far from pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peters of Ne braska City were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Banning, parents of Mrs. Feters. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Freeman of Avoca were guests last Sunday at the home of the parents of Mrs. Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Edward iiid kiff. John Banning and wife of Alvo were visiting in Union for a time last Sunday with their friends and continued on to Nebraska City to call on friends. Frank E. Vallery and Stanley S. JUST a few dollars added to the premium you now pay for "Damage Suit Insurance" will double the amount of present liability insurance on your car. I shall be r;lad to give you specific in formation upon request. Scarl S. Davis Oi'KICKSt SMI fr'liOOR ' Plaits. State Bank Bldg. Ik Wellman of Omaha were looking af- ; ter business matters in Union last Monday morning and were conferring with George A. Stites. Among those who will be employ ed at the state fair this coming week from this locality are Msry Becker, Carl Peters of Nebraska City, W. E. Reynolds. Russell Schafer and Curley Hathaway. Mrs. Esther Bryan, who has been at an Omaha hospital with a broken hip for several weeks, is reported as doing nicely. Her sister, Mrs. Bar ritt. was with her for the past week, Lut returned home Friday. The Baptist Ladies Aid society on the day of their regular meeting on Wednesday of this week, put on a very delightful dinner which was open to the public and was attend ed by a large number of citizens of the community. The ladies realized a neat sum from their efforts. Mr. and Mrs. Elton Carper and two daughters and Mrs. John Carper, all of Denver have been visiting with friends and relatives in Union for the past number of days being guests at the homes of W. E. Reynolds and wife, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Banning and Mrs. M. Anna Hargus. When Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Torter were in Plattsmouth last Sunday, they were accompanied home by Mrs. O'Brien, a resident at the Nebraska Masonic Home there, who came for a visit at the home of Rev. Mc Gaughney. pastor of the Methodist church here, whom she visited the greater part of the past week. Mrs. O'Brien and the pastor's family have been friends for a number of years. Last Friday a car bearing an Iowa license (Osceola county) came thru Union en route westward. Despite the warning signs at the top of the hill, the car sped down the grade at such rapid speed that the driver could not halt it for a freight train across the highway and ran into the side of one of the cars, crumpling the fenders and shaking the occupants badly. A small daughter of the family suffer ed face cuts and bruises. Visiting; with Brother Here Henry Clarence of Burlington, Colorado, a brother of our towns man. John Clarence, is visiting with the brother and family and with his nephew, Victor Clarence and family in Union the past week, and with John Clarence and Victor were over to Murray on business Monday. Vacationing in Missouri C. H. Whitworth. wife and daugh ter Floy and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chapman and babe spent several days at Trenton, Mo., the old time home or Mr. and Mrs. Whitworth. While they were away, Edward Stava ot Plattsmouth was working in the place of Mr. Whitworth. Union Won Initial Game The Union baseball team, partici pating in the southwestern Iowa base ball tournament at Council Bluffs, won its first game over a team from Avoca-Minden, Iowa. In the second round. Union was pitted against Carter Lake, Iowa. Hade Two Trips to Picnic D. Ray Frans, wife and Jimmie went to Ashland last Friday, where they attended the annual meeting of the Southeast Nebraska Lumbermen's association. Through a misunder standing as to the date (possibly brought on as a result of Roosevelt's tampering with the calendar) the Frans family drove to Ashland the week before, only to learn that it was a week later than they thought. G3ouseEioId Hoods DEisuraiiGe A small policy would help a lot if fire de stroyed o r damaged your home! Have you the cash to replace all the things you would need? Protect What You Have Call See or PH0N5 16 Plattsmcutm INSURANCE- "--TlV I . ini Iter v asxe IV nW "I-- ii ir . ! Sr Ihov rnmninoii nnil Mitr Vr'il It nir- nic by themselves, but went ba k a second time for the larr cfbhra tion. Getting Alcng Nicely Now Miss Betty Swan, who was taken to a Lincoln hospital to iml'Tgo an operation for appendicitis, came thru the ordeal in fine shape in.d is mak ing rapid progress toward recovery and was able to return home thU wi ek. Farewfll for Fellow Jlember ill'. I Jli'ni which Ralph IVarxIey has been an active member for some time, ten dered him a farewell reception and supper prior to his departure for St. Josepn. wnere lie goes to accept a civil service position. The family ex pects to follow as soon as Mr. Pears ley is able to secure a house. His fellow members of the volun teer firemen joined in wishing him success in the new location. Will Beturn Home Friday Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ni kle, of Tt:lr,a. Oklahoma, who arrived lat week for a short visit, will return home Friday, acccinpanied by 1 li i r daughters. Ruth and Bes e Ann. It has been a custom each year for the three Ni kles rhildren to fpond s.-me thne here each f'.iinnnr. Some weeks ago they came home with Frank Pauer and sister Anna.' lMiothy r- turned home home tinfe ago, w,hi! the other two nniairud to return with their parents in time to enter school at the opening of the fall term. Oil Trip to Wet Blair I. Porter left laM wek tl an auto trip to the west. His first objective was Brule. Nebraska, and pfter a visit with relatives there, be planned to proceed to Colorado, vis iting Denver and a r. timber of other places of interest out that way. He will be gone several week. Called for Funeral For a long period of years Rev. W. A. Taylor of Union aid John (". Browne, pioneer resident of Wabash have been fast friends, their ac quaintance dating back to the tim when Ilev. Taylor was pastor of th church in Wabash. It was atrreed between them that should Itev. Tay lor survive his friend, be should of ficiate at the latter's funeral. On the death of Mr. Browne last week. A. B. Stromer and wife of Alvo and Howard Browne and wife of Im perial came to Union Monday to enlist the services of Bev. Taylor for the funeral which was held at Weeping Water and graveside ser vice in the Wabash cemetery. Al though Rev. Taylor has been in very delicate health, he responded to the call and went for the services, in which he was assisted by Rev. W. I). Lenker, pastor of the Methodist church at Weeping Water. The fun eral was held at the Hobson Funeral home on Tuesday. Mr. Browne passed away Sunday evening at the home of his daughter. Mrs. A. B. Stromer. in Alvo, where lie had been making his home dur ing the last several months of his life. Both Mr. Brow tie and Rev. Tay lor were members of the Masonic fraternity and Mr. Browne was a member of the old Wabash Baptist church in which Rev. Taylor was thr pastor for a number of years. " BSS' -BSt-"SBa- SaBBBBBBBBS?' Scalar srcoiY .ckireuw'' .Mi handy Vcw