Union Department Shared Local News Roundup
Mrs E W Keedy visited Omaha guests at her parents home. Fred Devorak of Sioux City visited Union friend Miss Mary Becker over the weekend. County Commissioner C F Harris studied business in Murray Monday. Mrs Harry M Frans visited Nehawka guest for weekend at Merritt Pollard home. Don Armes of Plattsmouth business visit to Union Monday. Thomas Walling Jr of Plattsmouth visited Union Monday to read gas meters. S C Keckler of Arriba Colorado visited Union for land transfer matters. George Stander and son Russell V Stander with Col W R Young traveled from Plattsmouth to Avoca to buy cattle. Charles Bowdish visited Lincoln Saturday on business then via Murdock to O W Gillespie. Roy Gerkin wife and Edith Frans dined with Earl Wolfe family and visited Mrs James Frans. Mrs Applegate of Omaha visited Union and plans move to Lincoln with daughter Mrs Wayne Dickson for medical reasons. Miss Jessie Todd ill but improving at home in city. Mrs J W Kingsley and son Douglas of Downers Grove Ill guests at Todd home. Jessie enjoys niece’s company. Ralph Lindsay quick crossstate trip. Union Thursday to Grant and back by Saturday with other business stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Keedy
Omaha
Fred Devorak
Sioux City
Union
Mary Becker
C. F. Harris
Murray
Harry M. Frans
Nehawka
Merritt Pollard
Don Armes
Plattsmouth
Thomas Walling, Jr
Nebraska Gas and Electric Company
S. C. Keckler
Arriba
Colorado
George Stander
Russell V. Stander
Col. W. R. Young
Avoca
Charles Bowdish
Lincoln
Murdock
O. W. Gillespie
Roy Gerkin
Edith Frans
Earl Wolfe
James Frans
Applegate
Wayne Dickson
Jessie Todd
J. W. Kingsley
Douglas
Downers Grove
Ill
Todd
Jessie
Ralph Lindsay
Grant
Community Notices from Union Nebraska Daily Events
Edith Frans visits near Nehawka while several residents travel for business and church meetings. Merritts paint and decorate for G W Cheney. J B Taylor attends Inter Church World Movement pastors meeting in Lincoln. Mrs Morrison visits Syracuse. Murray infant with whooping cough cared for at Clarenee Murray home.
Miss Edith Frans Completes Course and Joins Sheldon Company
Miss Edith Frans finishes a winter business course at a Lincoln school and returns home. She will visit friends briefly before starting work in the office of Sheldon Manufacturing Company in Nehawka. Frans is well qualified and expected to do well in her new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Frans
Lincoln
Sheldon Manufacturing Company
Nehawka
Frans
Intermediates Elect Officers At Epworth League Meeting
At a Methodist church gathering last Wednesday afternoon the Intermediate Epworth league elected officers for the coming year. Officers chosen were Miss Letha Porter president, Miss Edith Morton vice-president, Carl Snavely secretary, and Lucian Banning treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Leaguers
Methodist Church
Letha Porter
Edith Morton
Carl Snavely
Lucian Banning
Man Seeks Lost Bull After Move to Murray Area
Guy Stokes and his mother moved from Union to a Murray farm and returned Monday to retrieve a valuable bull left at Matt McQuinn’s home during the moving of possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Stokes
Union
Murray
Matt McQuinn
Plattsmouth Couple Perform Evening Show in Union
Mr and Mrs Wm Baird and E H Wescott of Plattsmouth entertained in Union under the Senior Epworth league. The program was well received but attendance suffered due to severe weather resembling a March blizzard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. and Mesdames
Wm. Baird
E. H. Wescott
Plattsmouth
Union
Epworth League
Two Jacks for Sale from Union Nebraska
Two jacks for sale, one six years old and the other eight years old. The younger is especially large. Colls can be seen here. Contact E. E. Leach at Union Nebraska by address or telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Leach
Tf Union
Neb
Eighty Acre Farm For Sale Near Union Neb
Eighty acres at three percent miles northeast of Union known as the Wm. Albin farm offered for sale within four weeks. A large brick house is included. For details call J. E. Shrader Nehawka Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Wm. Albin
J. E. Shrader
Nehawka
Nebr
Excellent Woman Goes to Reward
Mrs. Sarah Eaton of Union died last Saturday at her home after a lingering illness. Born in Missouri she moved to Iowa and later Nebraska with her husband John Eaton, acquiring a 240 acre farm that soon eroded away by the Missouri river. Funeral at the Sciota schoolhouse followed by interment in Sciota cemetery. Rev. W. A. Taylor delivered the obit sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Eaton
John Eaton
Union
Mr. Eaton
Joseph Napier
Sciota School
W. A. Taylor
Record price in market tops at 810 dollars
A sale this year yielded the top price of 810 dollars for a male item, surpassing the previous record of 800 dollars set in Iowa where a team brought that amount. The report notes the Iowa figure as the highest price heard before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Methodist Church Notes Sunday Services With Kids Program
The Methodist church will hold regular services next Sunday except the evening sermon, which is devoted to the church’s youth under Miss Crozier. Children will perform songs and recitations while Prof. E A Ward and Union schools faculty give addresses. A pleasant time is anticipated. arrive early for seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Miss Crozier
E. A. Ward
Union Schools
Bakery and Food Sale by Baptist Ladies Aid
Mrs. J. B. Taylor leads a bakery and food sale hosted by the Baptist church Ladies Aid at the Farmers Co operative store this Saturday afternoon. Church members and other contributors are urged to bake or donate items to aid the sale and invite townsfolk and country patrons to purchase edibles for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Taylor
Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Farmers Cooperative Store
Blair Porter Builds Local Forge at Home West of Union
Blair Porter known as a handy man has rigged a blacksmith forge at his home west of Union. He can work for himself and others as needed and is described as a skilled iron and steel artificer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Porter
Union
Blair
Installs a New Engine for Rue Frans Car
Wm James, Buick representative living south of Union, visited Monday to install a new engine in Rue Frans’s car which had been out of commission since a severe winter freeze. He brought a motor, performed the installation, then returned home the next day and joined the Plattsmouth Journal readership list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. James
Union
Rue Frans
Mr. James
Buick
Mr. Frans
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Prize Winners Highlight Medicine Show in Union
The Union medicine show, nicknamed the Indian show, awarded many prizes during its week of entertainments. Eva Hathaway won the diamond ring as the most popular young woman, with a clear lead over rivals. Dan Lynn and Mrs. Chittester claimed the oldest man and oldest woman prizes of five dollars. Mrs. T. E. Hathaway received an elegant rocking chair, and the show moves to Murray this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Eva Hathaway
Dan Lynn
Chittester
T. E. Hathaway
Murray
Everett buys Cass County land moves east of Union
Joe Everett, who recently purchased land near Arriba Colorado, disposed of it at a handsome profit and decides to settle permanently in Cass County purchasing the D A Eaton place east of Union. Despite Western land profits he holds Cass County dirt as good property to keep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Joe Everett
Arriba
Colorado
D. A. Eaton
Union
Everett
Hogs Ship to Nebraska City Market by Local Shippers
Albert and Ruben Hathaway hauled market hogs to the Nebraska City market last Monday with Roy Becker driving the truck. Hathaway accompanied the trip to oversee selling the hogs as they traveled in fair road conditions and made good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebra City
Albert
Ruben Hathaway
Nebraska City
Roy Becker
Mr. Hathaway
Camp Fire Girls Picnic Enjoyable Gruber Pond Outing
The Junior Camp Fire girls hiked with chaperone Miss Mary Becker to Gruber pond last Tuesday. They picnicked, ate supper, and returned home late tired but happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Becker
Gruber Pond
Porter Buys Two Farm Tracts in Colorado Purchase
W. H. Porter, returning from a week in the west, bought two adjoining quarter sections of land near Burlington Colorado after trading in his car. He stopped at Grant Nebraska and Holyoke Colorado then Burlington, meeting Jack M. Chalfant whose tractors were breaking prairie. Porter plans a new car with the sale proceeds and reports good roads and favorable impressions of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Porter
West
Missouri Pacific
Lincoln
Porter
York
Grant
Nebraska
Holyoke
Colorado
Ralph Ross Arrives Home to Joyful Parents
Ralph Earnest Ross arrived last Saturday at his parents home Mr and Mrs Herman Ross. He gave a vociferous joyous greeting marking his first appearance. The household smiles broadly at the joy he brings and wishes him happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Earnest Ross
Herman Ross
Ralph Ernest Ross
Ralph
Ross
Col W R Young Holds Large Closing Out Sale
Col W R Young conducted a closing out sale of farm implements and stock at Talmage last Saturday for Edward Mesigotus. A large crowd attended and Mr Young reported winning the highest price paid anywhere at the auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Young
Talmage
Edward Mesigotus
Mr. Young
Wabash Baptist Minister Receives Call to Continue Service
Rev. W. A. Taylor, longtime supply pastor at the inland Wabash church, ends his term March 1 but receives a renewed call. Church board secretary L C McCrory reports high regard for Taylor and his wife and notes the congregation has voted to raise the supply pastor’s salary by one hundred dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Taylor
Baptist Church
Wabash
Church Board
Taylor
L C. McCrory
Why Colds Are Dangerous
A historical health note warns that colds weaken lungs and raise risk of serious diseases. It links colds to flu, pneumonia, consumption, diphtheria, scarlet fever, and whooping cough, urging quick relief. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is endorsed as a trusted, pleasant treatment.
Dean's Ointment Advertises Skin Remedy
An old ad promotes Dean's Ointment for piles and eczema skin itchiness. It claims itch relief and notes the product costs 60 cents at all drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Murdock TEMS Hosts Sunday School Social
Mrs Frank Buell and Mrs Fred Zink hosted a Sunday school class at the Buell home with 30 attendees and a 2 course luncheon. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Buell and family and Mr and Mrs Sam ox. Ruth Murray infant daughter died after a twelve day illness from whooping cough. funeral held in Murray near Charles Speingler worker family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Buell
Fred Zink
George Buell
Sam‘ox
Ruth
Clarence Murray
Murray
Chas. Speingler
Funeral service and interment details at Otterbein Cemetery
A funeral was held Wednesday at 1 o'clock conducted by Meg H. Von Tiers. Interment followed at Otterbein Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg
H. Vontiers
Otterbein Cemetery
For Sale Items Include Harness Horse and John Deere Equipment
Auction note lists a one-year-old work horse in harness-ready shape and a nearly new John Deere riding combine. Located near Plattsmouth on the old fair road, in the Fre Howard Graves vicinity, one mile south. Sale details are concise and terse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Lister
Howard Graves
Plattsmouth
Wood blocks for sale by Cottonwood and Maple
Elbert Wiles advertises block wood from Cottonwood and Maple at four and five dollars per toad delivered. Telephone 3621. tf dw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Wiles
Journal's Value Lies in Results of Their Costly Try
The report notes that though the Journal demands high costs for its services the outcomes prove beneficial. Readers are urged to consider the advantages and seek results from trying the offerings.
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Union Department
Bank of Union
Mise
Becker and Son
John
Earl Merritts
G. W. Cheney
Mrs. Morrison
Syracuse
Rev. Morrison
Grel
Lincoin
Clarenee Murray
Ray
Carl Cross
Henry Born
L. G. Todd
Eagle
C. Clark
Union Hotel
Drs. Brendel & Brendel
Henry H. Becker
Oscar Hoback
Fred Clark
Mr. Clark
Emery H. Bauer
Frank Bauer
Florida
Nadeby
Alberta
Canada
Anderson and
Crozier
J. M. Chalfant
Lincoln County
L. R. Upton
Chas. Bowdish
Union, Neb
Biddie
Mrs
Rhode Island
Frans Bros. Lumber 66
R. D. Stine
Earl Merritt
Painter and Decorator Union, Nebr
R.D. Stine
Baby Overland
Robert Willis
A. L. Becker
Union, Nebraska
Journal
Fred Lugsch
Plattsmouth, Neb
A. Pederson— Blacksmith
Krecklow
Louisville
A. Pederson
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