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Journal.
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The Home Team Play the BeslGame they Ever
Played With a Score of 7 for Platismouih
an J 0 for Dundee-Large Attendance.
From Friday's Iai!y.
What was probably the best foot
ball game ever played in this city
took place yesterday afternoon before
a large crowd at the Chicago avenue
park. The game was a brilliant suc
cess in every particular. The players
and spectators alike were delighted
with the outcome. For the first
time, Tit-Tci tire ns fumed out-in good
shape ami "assisted the boys te K"t
square with .the worlj an 1 they .suc
ceeded admirably .the tea in being now
out of debt and having nioiiey in'-the
i treasury.
But the boys played fine ball. They
appreciated the outpouring of the cit
izens and were out to win. True to
Superintendent Gamble's promise,
they put up the best game seen here
in years and they were just as he
said they were in the pink of con
dition. All of this of course please 1
Superintendent Gamble, who had
worked hard to make the game a
sure success.
Previous to the game the Citizen's
Band paraded the business section
with the two teams behind them,
marching out to the grounds where
they gave a fine concert before the
game. As is always the case with
Director Janda's men, they played
fine music and were the recipients
of generous applause from the big
crowd.
The Dundee team made a fine ap
pearance and slightl y outweighed
the l'lattsmouth team, being big and
husky young fellows. Nevertheless
the outcome showed that their super
ior weight did not win against the
brawn and skill of the Plattsmouth
team.
The game itself was a brilliant af
fair, although from the start it was
evident the Plattsmouth team would
win. The goal of the local team was
never in danger, the ball being in
Dundee territory practically all
through the game. The team work of
the locals was excellent, the men
working together like a machine and
presenting a front that was altogether
too formidable for the Dundee boys
to stop. The failure of the Dundee
team to make gains on their downs
was very marked, they losing ground
every time the ball came into their
possession. This was evidently due
to the superior training of Superin
tendent Gamble's men who played
with a snap and vim unequaled in lo
cal football annals.
The game was called at 2:15 and
at that time there was a monster
crowd of rooters present, determined
to have their favorites win. The of
ficers selected for the occasion were
referee, Goff of Bellevue, umpire,
Chas. Wilkins; field judge, V. C
Ramsey; h & linesman. Wade Wind
ham and timekeeper. Earl Barclay.
It may be remarked that the ref
eree, GofT. got himself into disrepute
early in the game by his manifest de
sire to penalize Plattsmouth for
everything that came up. Several
times there was prospects of trouble
withtbeyoung man who evidently be
lieved that no one in the crowd knew
the game. The spectators repeatedly
hissed him and he had trouble with
the other officials of the game.
The toss was won by Dundee, who
selected the north goal. They kicked
off and Beal promptly advanced the
ball fifteen yards. The work of Beal
A Fine Thanksgiving Dinner.
Thanksgiving day was duly cele
brated by Dan Yorke, Chas. Freese,
W. M. Gravett, and Jesse York,
who organized a hunting party
and made a trip on foot along
the bluffs of the Missouri,
going as far as Rock Bluffs
where they were entertained at din
ner by John Smith and mother. To
say that the boys received a royal
welcome by Mr. Smith and his es
timable mother is to draw it mild.
They were seated at dinner, the like
of which is seldom seen, and they
certainly enjoyed themselves. They
assured the Journal man that never
before did they spend so enjoyable
a time and their thanks are extended
to their hostess for the manner in
in the first half vr.: x- lieiir, he
making tiie big gain cf twenty yards
on tlie quarterback in this half.
Droege also made a popular hero of
himself by making a twenty-live yard
gain on a fumble by D;:n lee
ami securing the ball car
ried it over the line for a touch
down. Score Plattsmouth .", I)une
0.
The Dundee team then crowded
close to their own goal and atrempted
to advance the ball. This was a fail
ure, they beingcari ied back over their
goal line and Plattsmouth secure 1 a
touchback. Score Plattsmouth 7,
Dundee 0.
This ended the scoring as the sec
ond half was the stage of seme fierce
playing, the Dundee boys regaining
their nerve and makin? a strong
stand against the loc als who kept the
ball in Dundee territory but who
were unable to add to their score.
The final result was Plattsmouth 7,
Dundee 0.
The big crowd was wildly enthus
iastic over the outcome and made the
welkin ring with their cheers for the
victors. Superintendent Gamble was
a boy once more and led in the wild
applause. It may be added that in
addition to the work of Beal and
Droege, which has been mentioned,
Leonard was another one of the
Plattsmouth stars who covered him
self with glory. His work at all times
was high class and spectacular and
to his efforts much of the good show
ing of the locals is due.
The business end of the affair was
splendidly carried out. Carl Smith at
the ticket window did much good and
efficient work while Wayne Dickson
at the gate deserves special mention
for the way he handled the crowd.
Earl Blotz and Carl Sattler had gen
eral charge of the arrangements and
Superintendent Gamble owes much to
their energetic manner of handling
matters.
Only one accident occurred to mar
the sport and that was the fracturing
of a shoulder blade of one of the
Dundee players. This was not, how
ever, the result of the game as is
the prevailing impression. The play
er had had his shoulder blade broken
some time ago and entered the game
against the advice of his physician
with the disastrous result of having
the blade broken over again. The
injury is not serious, although it is
painful. The line-up of the local
team follows.
Burrows Center
Jess-York Right Guard
Wilson Right Tackle
Streight Right End
Dawson . Left Guard
Mayfield Left Tackle
Droege Left End
Beal Quarter Back
Mauer Right Half
Leonard Left Half
Wurl Full Back
Statement of Appreciation.
On behalf of the boys I wish to
express my appreciation of the liberal
patronage and loyal support of our
citizens yesterday and I especially de
sire to publicly thank the Citizen's
Band that under the direction of Mr.
Janda contributed so much to the
success of the closing game.
J. W. Gamble, Manager.
which she looked after their comfort.
The boys secured a few rabbits, but
after dinner they didn't feel like
pursuing game much further.
From Saturday's Daily.
D. Hawksworth and wife returned
home this morning from Burlington,
la., where they were called by the
death of Mr. Hawksworth's youngest
sister, Mrs. David Ramsey. The fun
eral occurred day before yesterday
and although the health of Mr.
Hawksworth was not of the best he
was determined upon attending. His
host of friends will be pleased to
note that he has returned in the
very best of health and stood the trip
splendidly.
Fntert Mills 1 ii-nIs.
! Prom Friday's Daily.
I Lc'-t evening Rev. Father Shine of
i-t. .) hn's church gave a little party
cr rather enjoyel a reunion with a
j number of his former associates
when he was in charge of the cathed
ral, at Lincoln. Those who attended
and .spent the evening and this morn-
ling with him were Dr. Geo. Agiuss,
secretary of Bishop Bonacum, of
Lincoln; Uev. Francis O'Brien, as
sistant rectcr of the cathedral, Lin
coln, Neb.; Rev. Robt. Moran, chap
lain of St. Thomas' orphanage", Lin
coln, Neb.; Rev. Jos. Longnot, rector
at Alverno; Rev. John .Murphy, rec
tor at Davie, Neb.; and Rev. Jas
Gilroy of the cathedral, Lincoln, Neb.
The entire party spent the evening
and tli is morning in the city, depart
ing for their several residences on
the mail train at noon.
FUNERAL-OF
MRS J. VS. WEST
Died in Hospital at Council Bluffs and
Interment in Oak Hid Cemetery.
Fronl Friday's Ttuily.
This mcrr.ing occurred the funeral
cf Mrs. J. W. West, one cf LaPlatte's
mcst estimable women. The services
were held in this city, the body being
brought here from Council Bluffs,
la., where the lady died last Tues
day. .Mrs. West had been taken to
a hospital in that city for an opera
tion which was performed but which
resulted fatally.
Mrs. West was a woman who dur
ing her lifetime made herself a great
many friends. She was one of the
mcst Christian spirits which those
of her acquaintance ever met, a wo
man who they all knew to love and
respect. In her passing away her
many friends realize that they lose
one of their best and closest friends.
and her family know that their
greatest comforter and mentor is
gone.
Born at Ottumwa, la., in March,
1849, Mrs. West came to Nebraska
some twenty-five years ago, her and
her husband locating near the vil
lage of LaPlatte, where she has
since resided and where she has
reared a large family of four boys
and five girls. Of these all were
present today to pay a last tribute
to a dear, departed soul. The hus
band, J. W. West, was unfortunately
robbed of an opportunity to take a
last look at a beloved helpmeet as a
missent telegram reached him too
late to permit of his being present.
Those who came in this morning
for the services were Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. Wall, of LaPlatte, daughter and
son-in-law of the deceased; Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Kimbrough of Dunlap, la.,
daughter and son-in-law of the de
ceased; Geo. Roundy and wife, of
Panama, la., daughter and son-in-
law of deceased, Miss Nellie West of
Omaha, Neb., Miss Cordelia West of
Dunlap, la., both daughters of de
ceased; Samuel West, Dow West,
Walter West and Jerry West, all of
Dunlap, la.
Mrs. West had been a resident of
LaPlatte and its vicinity for more
than a quarter of a century, and
during that time she has endeared
herself to all who had the good for
tune to know her. When it became
evident that her malady was such
that an operation alone could do her
good, there were many expressions
of regret from her great circle of
friends. They all knew Mrs. West
to love her, and one and all they
join together in their common bond
of sympathy with the stricken hus
band and children. In common with
them the Journal extends its sincere
condolence and its absolute faith that
so good a woman has but changed
the woes of this life for a far bright
er and sweeter life beyond the great
river.
The Divorce Laws.
We agree with the Nebraska News
in the following: "One of the moves
of the newly elected members of the
legislature is a curtailment of the di
vorce laws of the state. This is a
good move and will meet with the ap
probation of all who are opposed to
the present laws in regard to divorce.
For years Nebraska has been put in
the same catagory with the Dakotas
and that advertisement is one not to
be desired as we" do not wish to be
classed with those states that are
making a dumping ground for all
those who have found an affinity"
and desire to be released from the
woman who has helped accumulate
the fortune, raised the children, and
bear all the burdens of the young.
We need more strict divorce laws,
and the incoming legislature should
see that they are passed."
I
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TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
AT THE JUNCTION
Conductor Joe Crowder's Leg Fear
fully Crushed Amputation Be
comes Necessary.
From Friday's laiy.
A terrible accident took place this
afternoon about two o'clock at Pa
cific Junction by which Conductor
Joe Crowder, one of the Burlington
conductors running east from that
point, lost a leg. Crowder was get
ting ready to leave the Junction with
a train and stepped in between two
cars to Couple the air hose when the
train caught him. He was unable
to get out, his fcot slipping and he
fell across the rail. Several cars
passed over it and it was mashed
and cut terribly. As scon as possible
the train was stopped an 1 the unfor
tunate man rescued. He was uncon
scious and suffered greatly from the
shock. "Dr. L. D. Bacon was hur
riedly summoned and at once insisted
upon hating the man brought to
this city; where an operation would
be performed to remove the injured
member. r This was done, the unfor
tunate man'being brought to the city
on a switch engine, arriving here this
afternoon at 2:40. He was at once
taken to the Burlington surgeon's of
fice where the operation is being
performed as the paper goes to press.
Crowder is one of the most popular
conductors on the Burlington east
of Pacific Junction and was quite
well known in the train service. His
many friends were greatly shocked
to hear of the accident and trust
that he will soon recover from its ef
fects. Miss Edith Pitz Kntertains.
Last evening Miss Edith Pitz enter
tained a party of young people at her
home south of the city, the occasion
being in honor of the birthday of
Charles Wilkins. A very enjoyable
evening was spent, the party being
ntertained with progressive high five,
at which 'Mr. Geo. B. Mann won.
first prize, while Miss Pearl Nichols
carried off the booby honors. Miss
Genevieve Howard delighted the
guests with several musical selec
tions, singing in rare form. A four
course luncheon was served the
guests, the cuisine being excellent
and justly appreciated by the party.
The guests from the city were taken
to and from the party in carriages.
Those who were present were
Misses Genevieve Howard , Pearl
Nichols and Mable Birch, and Messrs.
Geo. B. Mann, Emmons Richey,
Robt. Hayes, Chas. Wilkins, Julius
Pitz and Ed. Tutt.
Fire at Greenwood.
A fire at Greenwood last Thursday
evening wiped out property valued
at from $3,000 to $5,000. Two build
ings were destroyed and considerable
damage done to a third before the
flames were placed under control.
The buildings stood upon North Main
street and were owned by David
Dean and J. B. Blair. Both buildings
were occupied, the Dean building
being used as a store room and the
Blair building being occupied by P.
A. Smith with a satoon. The third
building was owned by D. A. Fulmer
and was occupied as a lodge room on
the second floor and by R. D. Mc
Donald's hardware store on the first
floor. The damage to this building
and contents was not great, being
principally occasioned by water. Cit
izens turned out and made a brave
fight against the flames with ex
cellent results. There is no clue as to
how the flames originated so far.
Good Farm for Sale.
120 acres of good land within three
miles of Union, two sets of Improve
ments. Prefer to sell altogether, but
might sell one forty alone. Inquire
of Chas. L. Graves, Union, Neb.
Cures baby's croup, Willie's daily
cuts and bruises, mamma's sore
throat, grandpa's lameness Dr
Thomas's Electric Oil the great
household remedy.
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OTJABAXTTSSD SATISFACTORY!
OS MONEY REFUNDED.
i;nt'-i t.iiiis Foot Hall Team.
From Friday's l'ai!y.
Last evening S::p rinteu lent nil
-Mrs. J. W. Gamble (-ntertained the
members of the foot ball team as w ll
as the visiting Dundee team, with a
dinner at their residence. The eve
ning was most pleasantly spent and
the boys all enjoyed the hospitality
of Mr. and Mrs. Gamble to the ut
most. There was a lot of discus
sion of the game, jn fact it is safe
to say that the game was played
over several times and the reason
why explained in such manner that
one was bound to be satisfied. The
evening was a memorable one to
those whose good fortune it was to
be present and that the tini" vva
enjoyed gees without saying.
Visiting Home Folk. .
From Friday's Daily.
Ld Murphy and wife, cf Denver,
?ol., are in the city making a visit
with Mr. Mnrphy'js mother and sisters
Mid brcther. Ed is now engaged in
railroad contracting, having taken a
contract with a nevv line being con
ducted from the Wyoming coal
fields into Denver. He has been em
ployed for some time on the. Moffat
line through the Rocky Mountains,
but the coming on of winter has stop
ped work on that line. He has had
quite a good deal of experience in
ailroad contracting and finds it a line
of business of great fascination. Mr.
Murphy will likely spend several days
in the city visiting with friends.
Don't Neglect a Duty.
The Louisville Courier gives some
excellent advice in the following:
"It is the duty of those living in
town cr country to see that old wells
and excavations are safely covered
or filled up. Boards thrown over an
old well are only safe so long as
they do not rot. If there is an old
well or hole on the premises lose no
time in making it safe. Such pre
caution may save the life of a man
or beast. Remember the old well in
which a Louisville boy fell, less than
a year ago, and profit by the lesson.
It is your duty to see that all old
danger spots are safe."
Old Fashioned Candy Pulling.
From Saturday's Daily.
Mrs. Eva Reese, assisted by her
son, Guy Reese, of Omaha, last eve
ning entertained the members of the
St. Luke's choir with a delightful
surprise in the shape of an old fash
ioned randy pulling. The many
guests at her comfortable home had
not anticipated such an innovation
and they were most agreebly sur
prised at the program which she had
mapped out for them. As each guest
entered they were given a piece of
molasses taffy, which they had to
pull just as was the case many years
ago. The refreshments were also
in keeping with the idea of the eve
ning's entertainment, and consisted
of popcorn, apples, cider and cake
a genuine homemade feast of real
toothsome delicacies. It is quite
needless to say that all present en
joyed the evening hugely.
In addition to the members of the
choir who were present and who num
bered some twenty-two persons, the
following guests were present: Miss
Minnie Stohlman, former Senator S.
L. Thomas, Geo. Falter, Ray Col
vin, Fred Stringfellow, Paul Morgan
and Guy Reese of Omaha.
Blood Poison Set In.
Carl Kunsman is going about with
his hand in a sling, the result of
blood poisoning. Several days ago
he ran a splinter into his hand, the
sliver penetrating the hand from the
inside of the palm and showing
through the skin on the back. It was
removed but had infected the wound
and his hand speedily swelled up to
a big size. He then consulted a phy
sician who dressed the hand and to
day it was some improved although
still in bad shape. It will probably
be several days before he will be able
to get about and attend to his work
himself.
Royally Entertained.
From Friday's Daily.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy McMaken yes
terday entertained a number of rel
atives and friends with a Thanks
giving day dinner, which was a ver
itable mass of good things. There
were some twenty-seven guests in
all, and their host and hostess surely
entertained them In the most ap
proved manner. Those who enjoyed
the hospitality of this estimable
couple were W. H. Scott and family,
L. H. Peterson and family, Jos. Mc
Maken and family, Mrs. Eva Reese
and family, C. W. Baylor and family,
Col. Henry C. McMaken, Uri Gillett
and Guy Reese of Omaha. .
'Gut Heil," the favorite cigar.
RETURN FROfv?
SUfiNY SOUKLAND
D. C. Morgan and Fred Morgan Very
Much Pleased With Texas.
D. C. Morgan and Fred (i. Egen
berger returned last Wednesday
night from a trip of several weeks'
duration to south Texas. The gen
tl men went down to inspect some
land which had been offered for sale
in Dimitt county, near the town of
Gardendale. The land is under ir
rigation and when they saw it, they
wen; more than ph ased viih it an I
had no hesitation in investing in
some- of it. Tlx; land is being sold
in tracts of eighty and one hundred
and sixty acre Duds which in turn is
being subdivided into .ten, twenty
and forty acre tracts. It is being
used for truck farming and the pro
duction of early vegetables for the
northern markets. From their in
vestigation the gentlemen came to
the conclusion Unit there is a vast
amount of money to be made in this
business, and that the outlook for
values down there is more than
promising. They found south Texas
to have? an ideal climate and to be
just the place for a borne. Some of
the product of the soil which they
saw during their journey were real
ly marvels. The land is fitted for
the production of all kinds of sub
tropical fruits and under irrigation
these will grow to an enormous size?.
The land lies about eighty to
one hundred miles southwest of San
Antonio in the heart of what was
once the great cattle range but what
is now developing into a splendid
farming community. It is settling up
very rapidly, there being monster
trains pouring into that country from
the north trains were twelve to fif
teen cars all packed to suffocation
with people making for this new
promised land. The trains on which
they traveled was so crowded with
people that they were compelled to
take turns at riding in a seat. First
one person and then another would
get up and give his seat to someone
who had been standing and in this
way all got some rest and comfort.
They visited San Antonio and were
greatly surprised at the signs of pro
gress and thrift which greeted the;
eye on every side. San Antonio is
growing rapidly like all other cities
in the southwest and gives promise of
becoming a city of two hundred
thousand in a very short time. They
also passed through Fort Worth and
report that c ity as showing even more;
signs of growth and prosperity than
San Antonio. They had a great trip
and returned more than pleased at
the outlook for Texas in general and
south Texas in particular.
In County Court.
From Saturday's Iaily.
In county court yesterday a pe
tltion was filed by Benjamine F. Jud
kins asking for the probate of the
last will and testament of Simon B.
Judkins, deceased. The parties
came from near Eagle. The petition
recites that the deceased left an es
tate valued at $3,000, of which $1,
200 is in real estate and $1,800 in
realty. The heirs are named as fol
lows: Ellen L. Judkins, Eagle, Neb.,
Mrs. Julia Clark, Muscoda, Wis.;
ooantha M. Tipton, Nebraska City,
Neb., Earl B. Judkins, Waterloo, la.,
Benj. F. Judkins, Eagle, Neb., and
Abbie L. Edson, of Lincoln,
Neb. The hearing is set for De
cember 22, 1908.
Judge Beeson yesterday held the
second hearing on the claims in the
Thomas. L. Campbell estate. Judge
M. Archer appearing for the heirs.
A petition was filed this morning
by D. O. "Dwyer for the final settle
ment of the estate of Catherine Stad
lemann, he representing the adminis
trator. The hearing is set for De
cember 19, 1908.
Buried in Weeping Water.
A special from Weeping Water
says: "William Booth was buried
here Wednesday. He died in Hart
ington at the home of his son-in-law.
W. W. Congdon. Air. Booth was born
in Genesee county. New York, Oc
tober 19, 1825, making him eighty
three years, one month and four days
old. He is the last of a familv of
thirteen children. His residence was
in Wreeping Water for several years.
His wife died here sixteen years ago.
For the last ten years he has lived at
Hartington. Mrs. Congdon is the
only child and her parents have lived
with her for nearly twenty-five
years."
For Sale or Rent A good, eight
room house, with barn. Enquire of T.
M. Patterson at Bank of Cass County.
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