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plattamoutb Journal. VOLUME XXVI rLATTSM()UTir,Xi:iiKASKA, TIIUKSDAV, OCTOllKK LT, 11)0(5. mjmi:i:u i;;. JOTTINGS FOHJHE JOLLY Short Paragraphs Prepared and Purloined For tht Readers of the Journal. Don't get careless and drop too many hints. A girl in love is almost as miserable as one who isn't. Thosee who sin are not anxious to collect the wares. It seems passing strange when some things come to pass. Appearances are seldom as deceit ful as disappearances. Rattling tongues are usually to be found in empty heads. He who loves and runs away will have fewer bills to pay. Even the living skeleton has a thin chance of getting stout. Some men look upon religion as a sort of moral fire-escape. Yes, Alfonso, foul weather some times boosts the price of eggs. When a man beholds his first baby boy his path of life looks sonny. It is better to marry for money than never to have money at all. ratroru of a matrimonial agency pay their money and take their choice. She is a wise girl who knows enough not to pretend to know too much. It is easier to look over another's faults than it is to overlook them. Don't forget to laugh when your boss tells a joke with whiskers on it Some men are born poets, but most editors have poetry thrust upon them. And It sometimes happens that a rich bachelor makes a poor husband Some of our rising poets write adver tising Jingles for yeast manufacturers. Fear of being found out Is respon sible for many a man's respectability. When a woman knows her husband like a book it is usually his pocket book. If you wait for others to do things for you they are apt to do you while you wait. After a man has taken aboard a few highballs he begins to look like the real thing. The worst feature about a divorce Is that It usually results In two more marriages. In the various walks of life some people have a walk-over and others get walked on. Unless a girl has unlimited faith in her complexion she will not tolerate a kiss on her cheek. It takes a lot of common sense to set a man out of the trouble a little nonsense got him into. Bryan will be in Flattsmouth on Monday night, November 5 the night bafore the election. It doesn't take much of a man to be a kicker. In fact it doesn't take a man at all. A mule can kick. People sometimes stir up a lot of trouble by telling the truth when it would be policy to say nothing. If the successor lawyers were due to the gift of gab, women would soon crowd men out of the profession. Too many people are willing to step from the straight and narrow path for the purpose of picking up a dollar. The average doctor would die of starvation if his patients had no more confidence In him than he has in him self. Instead of running away from your work try to find an easier way of do ing it. That's one of the secrets of success. A woman's distrust of her husband is never really serious until she begins to refer to some other woman as "that brazen thing." The girls of a country town never forgive a young man of their set if he disgraces himself by marrying an out of town girl. As cold weather approaches the post office lobby becomes more popular for loafers And they are not confined to men folks either. If you don't like the town or the country, move out. If you do like them, stay here and stand up for the town and the country. If a few of those girls who delight In gadding the streets, will assume a little more of the independent air, they will soon rid the masher of those winsome smiles. He thinks the girls take to such fellows, when they really don't. Tho Journal felt a tcrrlblo Jar on Monday last, and on going to the door to see what It was, we noticed a young lady gathering herself up from the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street. Her name Is well we won't tell that. BURGLARS STILL AT WORK Break Into Lorenz Bros.' Store and Loot Same. FEW DOLLARS AND MERCHANDISE TAKEN Entrance Gained Through a Back Door Af ter Breaking Out Window Pane. Our little city of Plattsmouth is gaining some notoriety as a favorite resort for crooks, on account of the numerous burglaries and scares occas ioned by night prowlers during the past few weeks. Those to suffer from the bouse breakers Frlday'night were the Lorenz brothers, who conduct a meat market and grocery store on Sixth street. An entrance was quickly gained by reach ing through a broken window, and turning tbe button that held the door shut. After securing admission to the store, the money drawer was broken open and looted of its contents. From this they obtained something over 12.00 in pennies and silver. The shelves containing plug and smoking tobaccos, and the cigar case were next visited by the house-breakers, who certainly helped themselves, to the means from which they may enjoy a quiet smoke. The officers were about the streets the greater part of the night, but the work was carried on so quietly that they were not aware that a crime had been committed until the proprietors Informed them of the facts In the case Saturday morning. Something for Mr. Farmer to Read. The farmer is being fed daily on high tarrilT sophistry that should de ceive no sound thinking man. Here is an example. The farmer Is told that by reason of a tariff tax on hides he is enabled to sell his cattle at a much higher price than if tbe tax did not exist. Let us dissect the argu ment. The farmer sells his butcher stuff at from 2 to 31 cents per pound and his fat cattle at from 41 to 51 cents per pound, hides Included. The packers take the hides off and sell them at from eight to ten cents per pound. Who has reaped the benefit of the tarrlff tax on hides? The farmer sold the hide at the price he got for the entire carcass of his animal, but the packer who bought the animal got double the price when he sold the same bide. Is there a farmer living who is so utterly obtuse and so com pletely blinded by the sophistry of the stand patters that he can not see how completely he is beaten in the game protection plays on him in the tariff on hides. The big packers are the beneficiaries of tbe tariff tax on bides, That is so apparent that a blind man can detect it with his cane. Death of Former Platttmouth Boy. In speaking of the deatli of a former riattsmoutb boy, the Lincoln Star says: "Walter Leach, aged .4 years, died at 4:1k) o clock yesterday afternoon at a local hospital. Ho was the son of Mr. ami Mrs. Thomas II. Leach, of 301(5 S street. Tho funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Huberts' chapel, the Kev. 1. F. Koach being In charge, Burial was in Wyuka ceme tery." The Leach family resided In this city a number of years ago, where Mr. Leach had charge of the Burlington eating house when tho depot was on the east side of tho track. For the past two or three years the deceased had been working at the Jeweler's trade, and for the past six weeks had been suffering from nervous prostration. Miscellaneous Shower. Another pleasant social affair occur red Thursday afternoon, when Mes dames M. A. Dickson and W. T. Smith entertained from 3 to ft o'clock, at the home of the former at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Rose Batten The hours were very enjoyably spent at various amusements Interspersed with a delightful social time. Tbe principal feature of the afternoon was a drawing contest each one present being required to draw a picture of the bride-to-be's future home in Neu man Grove. This was accomplished by means of the reliction of a picture of the house in a mirror, and after some difficulty In reaching a decision, the judges awarded the prize to Miss Rose. At the appointed hour the guests assembled in the dining room, where a luncheon was served. The hostesses were assisted by Mrs. C. II. Smith and Misses Jennie and Nora Batten. Those participating In the afternoon were Misses Edith I 'it., Hose Schall, Salllo Ilrady, Gertrude Beeson, Leona Brady, Lettlo Smith, Mamie Kochnke, Jessie Duffy, Clara Batten and Mrs. Gallagher. Truant Girl Taken Home. A telephone message from Joe Muck of Collegvlew, Neb., requesting infor mation as the whereabouts of a young girl about thirteen years of age, and bearing tho name of Leona Henderson, was received by Sheriff C. D. Qulnton. I'pon ascertaining that a young girl answering to that description and ame had been in this city tho past few days, tho sheriff was notified that she had runaway from an Institution institution located In Sioux City, la., where she had been placed by her guardian, Joo Muck, who Is also an uncle to her. The sheriff was Instructed to detain Miss I!ndrlckson until Mr. Muck ar rived to take charge of her, which he did Saturday returning with her to Lincoln on the fast mall this after noon. Wedding Bells. At the home of the bride's brother near Filrawood, on Wednesday at high noon Kev. White of Elmwood, spoke the words that united In the holy bonds of matrimony, Mr. Wm. Hud son of Eagle, and Miss Minnie Koyer of Elmwood. Upon the return of the happy couple to F.agle the the groom's brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Iicrt Hudson, served a six o'clock dinner in honor of . tbe newly wedded couple Mr. Hudson Is one of our substantial young farmers, a man of exemplary habits and one who commands the re spect of the entire community. The bride Is not so well known here, but those who have met her speak only in words of praise of her amicable dis position and sterling qualities. The Beacon extends congratulations and sincerely hopes to be able to chronicle the marriage of a few more bachelors on 'phone line No. 25. Eagle Beacon. How Old Is Johnf One of our young men went to a preacher to get married, and the preacher asked "How old are you, John?" He replied, "I am half as old as my father, ne Is two years older than my mother. My eldest sister Is two years older than my youngest sister. My youngest sister Is four years older than my youngest brother." "How old are they altogether?" asked the preacher. The young man replied that tbe live children are seventeen years older than his father and moth er. How old is John and each of the children and his father and mother? Exchange. Accidentally Shoots Hand. While cleaning and loading a re volver Sunday evening, Earl, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Leesley, was shot through the palm of the left hand by tbe accidental discharge of a bullet, which, after penetrating the bed, upon which the young man was sitting, was found firmly imbedded In the floor Dr. T. P. Livingston was summoned to dress the wound, which was found to be quite serious the bullet having entered near the middle of the palm passing through diaganally, and shat tering the bones, so that amputation of one of the lingers may be necessary The father of the injured boy Informs us that it will be a few days before they will know whether the bone will recover from the Injury or not. W hope that the young man will get along nicely, and not have to lose finger. The young man had anticipated visit from some of the night prowlers who have been the cause or many scares during the past few weeks, and therefore was proceeding to load u the revolver for such visitors, when the accident, which he is unable to ac count for, happened. SHALLENBERGER IN CASS COUNTY Addresses a Large Audience at Union and Also at the Pamela Theatre. AUDITORS REMARKABLY WELL PLEASED The Threatening Weather Kept Many Away From the Opera House Saturday Evening. Thanksgiving Day. This year, the same as last year, there Is apt to be some misunderstand ing rcgaraing Thanksgiving day, as there will be five Thursdays in the coming November. Some people be lieve that Thanksgiving comes the fourth Thursday in the month. last year November had bve Thursdays and some magazines had Thanksglv ng billed for November 23, and others November 30tb. As a rule Novcmlier has but four thursdays, and will have but four for some years after this one. However, the general rule Is that Thanksgiving comes on the lastThurs day of tnc month, or November 2'.th, this year. An Old Resident Dies In Denver. A special from Weeping Water, un der date of October says: "The body of II. M. llounsavill, who died at his home in Denver, Colo., on last Tuesday, was brought here yesterday evening, and was taken to Nchawka for burial this morning. Funeral ser-' vices were held In the M. E. church at Nchawka this afternoon. 'Mr. llounsavill was seventy-live years old; he came to this county and settled at Mount Pleasant in 18.1i! or 18.57 and was well and favorably known by all tho early settlers far and near. He lived near Mount Pleasant and Syracuse, in Otoe county, until about ten years ago, when he moved to Den ver and from there his body was brought back here, to be laid to rest near the scenes of an active and useful life of nearly llfty years." WAS THE FAMILY POISONED? Two Cent Railroad Fare, Lower Freight Rates, No Free Passes, Equal Taxation, Dlreot Primaries. Mrs. W. E. Rosencrans and Two Children Become Deathly Sick. PHYSICIAN REMAINED HALF THE NIGHT Supposed to Have Been Occasioned From Something Partaken of at the Supper Table. Amateurs Get Worsted at Peru. The Amatuers played the state nor mal team at Peru, Saturday, which resulted in 41 to 0 In favor of the nor mal team. Several of the boys return ed home pretty badly bruised up, but they report excellent treatment from the Peru boys, In a social way, before and after the game. "Dr. Thomas' Eclcctrlc Oil Is the best remedy for that often fatal disease -croup. Has been used with success In our family for eight years." Mrs. L. Whltcacre, Buffalo, New York. 10c Batts 8c: 15c Batts 10c at closing out sila of Hcrold's stock. Ezra Buswells Wealth. In speaking of the recent death of the late Ezra Buswcll, and the dispo sition of his property, of which he seemed possessed of considerable, the Beatrice Dally Sun of yesterday says: "Yesterday an application was made to probate the will of the late E.ra M. Buswcll. The will makes Mrs. Buswcll the executrix without bond, and be queaths to her all of Mr. Buswell's property, moneys and credits remain ing after paying his funeral expenses and personal oollgatlons. Mrs. Bus well Is also to have the profits and rents from his rcalestate so long as she shall live, after which his prop erty Is to go to his immediate heirs, his brothers and sinters. "Mr. Buswell left quite a fortune In business blocks and other real es tate, and considerable personal prop erty. "The will was made scvcrl years ago and was drawn up by tho late Judge A. II. Babcock." l or Salc-l"l-acro farm; ll.i acres under cultivation, balance In pasture: located between Plattsmouth and Murray; fair Improvements. Price tirt.OO nor nerp. If tiUrn nr. ntiriv In. quire of J. I'. Falter. Monday evening the home of County Clerk Rosencrans was the scene of great excitement and uneasiness. Af ter supper Mrs. Ilosencrans was taken suddenly ill, and for some time con tinned to vomit until Mr. Ilosencrans becamo uneasy and sent for the fam ily physician, who remained with the patient until he thought all danger had passed, and was in tho act of taking his (leparture.whcn Mr. Boson crans thought he would visit thechil dren upstairs, when the doctor told him that the sickness was caused from something they had eaten for supper, He found that two of the smalk children were affected the same as their mother, and after Mrs. Koscn crans was relieved the physician went through the same prossess with the children, who seemed to be danger ously sick and continued to throw up and gag. It was 2 o'clock this morn Ing when the physician left the house assured that all danger had passed. Mr. Ilosencrans remained up all night, and at the present writing Mrs Ilosencrans and the children aro very weak from the effects of tho trying or deal they passed through, but will be fully recovered In a day or two. The question Is: What did they cat that made them so deathly sick, and If poison, how did it get Into their food? Death of Young Boy. The six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs, B. J. Reynolds passed away yesterday afternoon about half past two, from an Illness of several month's standing Tho funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 0:30 from the family rcsl dence, Kev. A. L. .Ink conducting the services. Notwithstanding tho threatening weather all day Saturday, a large audi dence greeted Hon. A. C. Khallcnbcr ger at Union. On account of tho driz zling rain which occasionally threat ened a down-pour, tho school house was brought into requisition, and long before the appointed hour every seat In the house was occupied, and a bun drcd or more chairs were placed In the room. These did not suillce to scat tho many who continued to arrive. By two o clock toe school liousts was crowded witli eager listeners, and many were compelled to stand in the I hallway, unable even to tind standing room on t in; inside. The democratic candidate for gover nor was Introduced iiy w. II. Iiannlng, halrman of the county committee. The announcement that lie wan Iritro- uclng tl io next governor of Nebraska, was met with great enthiislatn. Mr. Shallenberger told of the wonderful resources of Nebraska, Us marvelous growtli and development and said It would still stand greater expension. lie spoke briefly on tho several ques tions before the people, as they appear at the head of this article. Ho prom ised his hearers that If ho was elected governor these things would be carried out to the letter, if he was backed by fusion legislature. The planks which most interested his hearers were 2-ccnt passenger rate and lower freight rates. Mr. Shallenberger called attention to the fact that the republi can platform was mum on t he 2-cent passenger rare, and that the rcpubll cans were arguing all over the state, like some railroad attorneys, how not to do this, Instead of how to accomp lish it. Mr. Shallenbcrger's speech was 1 Ih- tened to with the greatest attention, and was repeatedly applauded. He spoke for about one hour and a half after which he done hand-shaking with all present. The democratic candi date was well pleased with his recep tion In I'nlon, and the large attend ancc denoted that had It not been for the threatening rain, which no doubt kept many farmers and their families at home, an out-of-door meeting would have been necessary. 300 Good Warm Coats at 98c for ladles and children's style little off but $ to .i quality nt closing out sale of Hcrold's stock. comfortable home, and tTie lady of the house demonstrated to a dead moral certainty on this occasion that she knows how to entertain guests. At the Parmele Theatre. While there was a very fair audience at the Parmele theatre In the evening to hear Mr. Shallenberger, It was not near what It should have been. People were here from quite a distance early In the evening, but owing to threat ening weather they returned home. There were but very few of our towns people present on account of It being Saturday night and they were busy buying and Helling selling goods, as Is usually the case on Saturday night. Mr. Shallenberger conllned his speech principally to state Issues, and demonstrated to all that he was not only a polished orator, but that lie knew how to present tho subjects so that they could be fairly understood. The 2-ccnt passenger rate and freight rate propositions were fully discussed, as were other issues contained In the democratic platform. Our candidate for governor Is a gentleman that the democrats should and do feel proud of, and his appearance denotes that he is just the man to redeem Nebraska from tho .hands of those who have been gradually robbing the tax-payers of the Rtate, until they have more than doubled the taxes since they have !ccn in power. After the meeting Mr. Shallcnhargcr bad the pleasure of greeting many of his friends both re publican and democrats at the Kllcy, who went home well pleased with the democrat Ic standard-hearer. While in the city Mr. Shallenberger was entertained at the elegant home of the (lenngs, and departed on the aiiy train, Sunday morning, for I.ln- oln, and from there he goes to the western part of tin; state. The pros pects for his election looks bright, and Mr. Shallenberger has no liesltency n declaring that he fully expects to bo te next governor of Nebraska. We met our friend, Blair Porter, the liveryman, who reported business good Blair is very popular In I'nion. We called on II. H. Frans, the big merchant of the town, and spent a few moments In social chat. Mr. Frans carries one of the largest stocks of general merchandise and has one of the nicest arranged stores in Cass countv. L. II. I'pton is another business man upon whom the Jouma. caned, and found all hands up to their eyes In business. Mr. Uption has the only hardware store in the town of I'nlon. Besides a general line of hardware, Mr. Upton handles stoves and also a gen eral line of furniture. Boy is an ex cellent business man, and the great secret of his success lies in the fact that ho keeps the goods and is accom dating to his customers. We also had time to stop in the bank long enough to say "hello'." to the ef ficient cashier, W. F. Tracy, who is the member of tho democratic com mittee for Liberty precinct. He has one of the finest little bank buildings in Cass county, and being a thorough business man, Is very popular with the patrons of his bank and also with the farmers to that section of Cass county. Th9 democratic candidate for gover nor and tho Journal man were most delightfully entertained at dinner at tho elegant homo of Chairman W. B. Banning, and to say that we enjoyed the bounteous repast prepared by Mrs. Banning but half expresses It. Every thing that was good was spread before us, and we are satisfied the many good things partaken of by the next gover nor of Nebraska aided him very ma terially In delivering his able speech. Mr. and Mrs. Banning have a most FRIGHTENED AWAY BY SHOT Thieves Attempt to Steal Fat "Porkers" From Anton Ylcek Last Night. Tho burglar scares are now a nightly occurrence In this town, for during Monday two night prowlers visited the west part of town, and thereby nearly received what was coming to them. The alTalr referred to occurred at the home of Anton Vlcck. While the owner was peacefully sleeping, two thieves broke Ids pig pen down, and were in a fair way of getting the "porkers" loaded Into a spring wagon, when Joe Aschcmbrcnner, a neighbor, who had been aroused by the noise, discovered the situation, lie very quickly armed himself with a shot gun, whicli he discharged at the rob bers of whom lie claims there were two. After tiring the single charge, It took the would-be thieves but a short time to tumbe Into the wagon and ply the whip vigorously on the back of the single horse that pulled the vehicle. The police were up at an early hour Tuesday in an endeavor to trace the mysterious wagon by the tracks left In the soft soil. What success, if any, they have had in this wild chase, they arc reluctant to make public. Three "Weary Willies" were regis tered at the county bast lie late Satur day night, through a telephone mes sage from the Masonic Homo slating that the trio had attempted to break Into that institution. The oilicers "landed"on theobjectsof their guests in the vicinity of the Missouri Pacific fnignt depot. In police court this morning the three were each assessed l and costs, which was suspended. In Love With Oklaliomn. Our friend Mike Swart.tlsher was In the vity Saturday and remained at night to hear Hon. A.C. Shallenber ger, democratic candidate for gover nor. While here he called at tho Journal office and gave us an account of his recent trip to Oklahoma. Ho visited with old Cass county friends and reports them all doing well. Mr. Swartzflsbcr says It Is the finest coun try he ever laid his eyes on, and so well pleased was he that he purchased IrtO acres near Mlnco, and will remove to that country some time Io Febru ary. He brought home with him sam ples of sweet potatoes, some of which weighed nine pounds; also a sample of cotton grown there. He says they can raise anything that Is raised else where, and says a renter is a fool to re main in this country when lie has a little money to Invest In a farm where land Is cheap. Mr. Swartzlishcr Is a splendid man, andnoono can blame him for the move he Is making. He says the Journal Is very popular among tho former Cass county people, and re publicans and democrats alike take It down there.