Farmers State Bank (Hallam, NE)

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HERE IN LINCOLN Roberts, undertaker Est 1873 - Ad Back to pre-war prices. Hair cut 35c; shave 20c. University Barber Shop. 135 No. 12th St.—Adv N. E. Moren is not connected with the Lincoln Glass and Paint Co. any more in any way.—Adv. Special This Week—9x12 and smaller rugs. Connersville cleaned $1.00 each. Lincoln Rug Factory, B6735—Adv. Savings Deposits made in The First National Bank of Lincoln by Jan. 10th draw interest from Jan. first—Adv. Semi Anthracite coal $10.50 to $13.50 per ton. Cash 50c per ton less. Lincoln Building Supply Co. B-4409.—Adv Glen McKie, well known Lincoln hair cutter has joined the personel of our beauty Salon—Rudge & Guenzel Co.—Adv. Fair Managers to Meet—The state fair board of managers will meet in the offices of Secretary George Jackson at the capitol Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Here We Are—After the holidays our regular Wednesday specials, oven fresh raisin bread 10c a loaf. Fresh pork steak, 19c a lb. Three real dill pickles, 10c. Freadrich's Groceryterias.—Adv. Radio at its best "right now." Walt's sales last Saturday bigger than any day before the holidays. Get a Majestic or Victor, the two outstanding satisfactory sets with a good house behind them. Walt's Music House. 1215 O St.—Adv. Asks Receiver—Charging violations of agreements made when it was decided not to contest the will of Curtis Evans, Maud I. Brown filed suit in District court late Monday asking that a receiver be appointed to take charge of property left by her father and to conserve the rent from it pending outcome of the suit. The property is now in the hands of Ellen Berry Evans, second wife of Curtis Evans. The suit is brought against Ellen Berry Evans and Thomas E. Evans. The petitioner claims that assets of the estate have not been put in the hands of a trustee as agreed and that Ellen Berry Evans has been securing rent from the property at question to which she is not entitled. Maud I. Brown is executrix of the estate of Curtis Evans. Window Peeper Fined — William Wallace, 19, changed his plea of not guilty to guilty to a charge of window peeping, and was fined $25 and costs by Municipal Judge Polk Tuesday morning. Will Set Cases—First call of the law docket for 1930 will be held Saturday January 18, District Judge Frost announced Tuesday morning. At that time, cases for the jury which gathers January 27 for a three-weeks session, will be set. Zoning Ordinance Filed — Mayor Love filed an ordinance Monday afternoon providing for amendment of the city zoning ordinance to include all the reclassifications that have been granted since the passage of the zoning law April 23, 1929. Seek to Reduce Rate—The Union Pacific has applied to the state railway commission for authority to make a one-half cent reduction in its grain rates on the Stromsburg line between Yanka and Durant, in order to meet competition. Council Makes Assessments—The city council, meeting as the board of equalization, Tuesday morning levied special assessments amounting to $22,411.64 in connection with paving, grading and sewer-laying in seven districts. There were no complaints by the citizens affected. Assault Charge Dismissed—On motion of the county attorney and Nick Sauer, the complaining witness, Municipal Judge Polk Tuesday morning dismissed a charge of assault and battery against Jacob Tines, with the proviso that Tines defray the costs of the suit thus far. Divorce Sought—Herbert F. Ludwig, brought suit late Monday in District court against Grace Ludwig asking a divorce on grounds of cruelty. He claims that his wife had disrupted their home. The couple was married in Saunders county on June 18, 1925. There are no children. Bank Receiver Appointed—After a short hearing Tuesday morning, District Judge Chappell appointed Clarence G. Bliss, secretary of the state department of trade and commerce, as receiver of the Farmers State bank of Hallam which was recently closed by the state department. Administrator Asked—Albie Biddlecom, mother of James L. Biddlecom, who died January 2, filed a petition in County court Tuesday asking that O. G. Hitchcock be appointed administrator of her son's estate. The only other heir named in the petition is Cora M. Biddlecom, widow of the deceased. Asks Divorce—Ruby Rosenlof filed suit late Monday in District court asking divorce from Arthur W. Rosenlof. She charges cruelty, that her husband abandoned her seven years ago, and that he had failed to support her. She asks custody of three children, and support money and alimony. The couple was married in Fremont, January 14, 1916. Will to Probate—Estimating the estate of Henry Focken who died December 31 to be worth $50,000 a petition for probate of his will was filed in County court Tuesday morning by his widow, Dora E. Focken. She is named in the will as executrix and is to receive the entire estate. The petition for probate lists five sons and two daughters as the other survivors. Ask Showing of Earnings — The Lincoln Telephone company has been ordered by the state railway commission to make a detailed showing of its earnings and expenditures covering the last ten years operation of its Seward exchange. The order was made in connection with the company's application for an increased rate and on the request of Seward attorneys. Compensation Denied — District Judge Chappell late Monday signed a decree denying further compensation to Pauline Strauch in her suit against Miller & Paine. He held that a former court decree had been final in regard to compensation for an injury and that no increase in incapacity due to the injury had been shown. The matter was heard some time ago and had been taken under advisement by the judge. Church to Install Officers.—New officers of Our Redeemer Lutheran church will be installed at a special service Sunday morning. Elections were held Monday night at the church, and the following were chosen: A. G. Knispel, George C. Kraushaar and W. C. Manske, trustees; Paul Luedtke, secretary, and W. C. Neuman, treasurer. Reports indicated satisfactory financial and social as well as religious development. Hair Dressers Meet. — Thirty-eight members of the Lincoln Hair Dressers association attended the organization's regular monthly dinner and meeting Monday evening at the Lindell hotel. Mrs. D. B. Cooney, president, presided and a discussion took place concerning the law which went into effect January 1 necessitating the licensing of all beauty operators. Members of the state cosmetology board were present.