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PLATTSMOUTI1, NEBRASKA. Til U US I) AY JUNE Us, 1910
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COffflEE OF REDD START
PROGRAM FOR FOURTH OF
Event Promise to Be the Finest
Section of
The committee having In charge
the big celebration of the Red Men
on July Fourth met last Saturday
night at the Haymakers headquarters
and took gome Important steps toward
getting the movement under way.
They took the steps toward having
a grand parade on that day and also
engaged a band and formulated a
program In part for the occasion. The
meeting was encouraging and a great
deal of enthusiasm was manifested
over the outlook. There is every
prospects the celebration will be the
most successful in years. The ferry
was engaged for that day and It will
be free to all from 8 o'clock in the
morning until the last wagon crosses
at night so that the good people of
western Iowa can come and spend
the day and have some fine time.
The matter of engaging the band
came up among the first matters con
sidered and it was decided to hire
the M. W. A. band at the rate of $4"
per day provided there was to be no
more than 20 pieces or a total of $80
for the 20. The committee was un
animous on the subject of hiring a
local band, although outside bands
wanted to come at less money. The
M. W. A. band is peculiarly a Platts
mouth institution and this celebration
is to be a Plattsmouth and Cas3 coun
ty celebration. Therefore the com
mittee decided that it was better po
licy to spend a little more money and
get the music which the people want.
This insures a fine band on that day.
There is a possibility that other bands
may be engaged in addition to this
but the one big band is sure. Man
ager Holly of the band has assured
the committee that the best musicians
in this section will play in the band
- that day and it will put up an article
cf music hard to beat.
Messrs. Tulene will have their
large, new patent merry-go-round put
up on Saturday, July 2, and will run
that day and Monday. They pay the
committee $25 for this privilege and
which sum was agreed upon between
the parties- The merry-go-round 1b
one of the latest pattern and has all
the modern Improvements on it. It
is of the Tulene Bros, make and a
machine with their own Improve
ments on it. Those who like this
form of amusement will find it to be
a dandy and right up to the minute.
The treasurer reported ,the sum
of $352 on hand with much more in
Bight and subscribed. This showing
assures the committee of having the
wherewithal to make a grand show
ing and it is all to go to the people
of Plattsmouth, Cass county and
western Iowa or in the territory in
and around this city. The financial
report was one of the encouraging
reports to be heard and caused the
members to realize that Plattsmouth
.and this vicinity wants a big, rip
roaring celebration.
The matter of base ball games
came up again and the committee
. consisting of Messrs. Hlnrlchsen and
Councilman Gravett was Instructed
to see Manager Brantner at their
earliest opportunity and find out
what was wanted or what the ball
team was willing to do to secure
games. The general disposition of
the committee was to give the games
good advertising provided the team
wanted to do the right thing by the
committee in the advertising line.
The children's committee had not
yet prepared its program and could
not Bay definitely what it would re
quire to make the day a big time
for the little ones, so it was given
until the next meeting to report.
This committee consists of Messrs.
O. P. Monroe and Roy Taylor and
they will have some attractions that
will please the little folks and keep
them busy for several hours.
Messrs. Hlnrlchsen and Grimes of
the committee on boxing and wres
, tllng reported that the wrestling
match was a sure go and that two
crackerjack wrestlers had been se
cured both of whom were confident
, of putting on a good Btunt and both
of whom were In training. Lee Fick
ler was one of the men and a num
her of others wanted in on it. The
boxing contest had not yet reached
the Btage where the names of the
competitors could be announced, al
though Beveral wanted to go Into
mis coniesi. me committee was
allowed $30 for the two contests.
Celebration Ever Held in This
Nebraska
This will be divided $20 for the
wrestling-and ,$10 for the boxing.
The latter may be Increased if the
entries Justify it. These matches are
to be clean and manly and there
will be no crooked work In connec
tion with them. The boxing will be
a boxing contest and not a prize
fight or anything but a clean con
test with good speedy bokers in the
ring.
It was decided to have advertise'
ments inserted in foreign datly pa
pers for free attractions and con
cessions and the advertising com
mittee was instructed to get busy
along these lines.
It was decided, to make an especial
etfort to interest fraternal societies
of the city in the parade and to
Hake the day one of fraternallsm if
possible. To this end Messrs. Lus
chinsy, Gravett, and Budig were
made a committee to look after the
matter. The committee expects to
take up the matter with the several
lodges and secure floats represent
ing them. The Red Men will parti
cipate but will not be considered in
warding the prizes which are $25
for the best float, $15 for the sec
ofid best and $5 for the third best.
This ought to interest the lodges
and the merchants in the matter
and there ought to be some mighty
fine, floats in line on that day. As
a committee to interest the mer
chants and get them to make floats
for the occasion, Messrs. John Ne
metz, Frank E. Schlater and Thomas
Walling were named. These are all
live wires and should give the matter
their attention with good results.
A committee consisting of Messrs.
II. M. Soennlchsen, Wm. Gravett and
Charles Grimes was selected to look
after speakers. In connection with
this Mr. Gravett suggested securing
L. J. Miles of Rockport, Mo., while
It was suggested that Invitations be
extended to Judge Sutton and Hon.
Hugh Meyer of Omaha, both of whom
are prominent Red Men. This mat
ter will be decided this week and
the speakers announced at the next
meeting. It is the Idea of the com
mittee to hold the speaking while
the children's games are in progress
bo as to avoid the confusion unusal
ly incident to these out door gath
erings. In the event of rain the
Parmele theater will probably be se
cured.
The matter of concessions was tak
en up and it was the unanimous de
sire of the committee that all con
cessions which could be given to
Plattsmouth and Cass county people
be so awarded. It was also made
emphatic that all concessions must
be clean and moral and that no
gambling or skin games be permit
ted. The attractions will be the.
bef.t possible and worth seeing and
any man, woman or child can at
tend and come away satisfied. The
committee having this in chaige con-
gists of Messrs. McDaniel, Luschln
sky and Grimes to whom appllca
tions for location must be made. One
emphatic stand of the committee is
that hamburger stands and such like
stands must go to local concession
aries and that they will not be al
lowed to locate in front of the places
of business of their competitors.
This it is believed will meet with the
approval of the public.
The free ferry matter came up on
motion of Mr. Koubek and it was
decided to close a contract with Jas
Ault for the use of the ferry from
8 o'clock in the morning until a late
hour in the night or until all visi
tors had gone home. This insures the
people of western Iowa that they can
have a free road into the city and
an easy and fine road all the way
from their homes. The ferry will
be at their disposal as long as they
want to use it.
The matter of the ball at night
was taken up and it will be held at
Coates' hall. The M. W. A. orches
tra was engaged and the Intention
Is to make the affair a grand sue
cess. A. II. Koubek will have charge
of the arrangements for this occa
slon and, as he has had much ex
perience In this line, the dance will
be a big success. Coates' hall has
been engaged for the affair and a
large crowd la expected to be pres
ent and have a good time.
It was decided to adjourn until
next Friday evening, June 17, when
final preparations will be made and
the arrangements made for advertis
ing the monster affair. In the mean
time the several committees will pro
ceed to get busy and a great big
celebration will be surely had this
year. The people of western Iowa
and eastern Nebraska are invited to
come in swarms and droves and they
are assured that the city will be
theirs for the day. Invitations are
especially extended to Red Men ev
erywhere to come onto the reserva
tlon and whoop things up in good
shape.
THE SOUS OF HER-
II
A Fine Time at the Home of Mr",
Chris Tschirren, Southwest
of Town.
From Monday's Dally.
The Sons of Herman, one of the
largest and best of the fraternal or
ders of the city, gave their fist pic
nic yesterday at the home of Chris
Tschirren about three miles south
west of the city. There was a very
large crowd present and a mighty
fine time had. The members of the
lodge went from this city to the
handsome- grove in carryalls during
the morning and in the afternoon a
large crowd estimated at several
hundred was present. The place
chosen for the picnic was an ideal
one, It being in the handsome grove
on the farm, the cool inviting re
cesses serving to make the day most
enjoyable. Many who would bav
attended the picnic were deterred
from so doing by the threatening
appearance of the weather in the af
ternoon, a slight sprinkle In the city
serving to keep many at home who
otherwise would have swelled
the crowd. As it was there were
many present and the affair can be
voted a complete success. No trou
ble occured to mar the pleasure of
the day and when the members re
turned to the city In the early even
ing, they did so feeling that they
had had a delightful day.
A great many ladies were present
which served to lend a softening
influence to the day and all enjoyed
the trip heartily. The Sons of Her
man have long been noted for the
open handed hospitality which they
dispense and this delightful occa
sion was made a shining example of
what could be done in that line. It
Is more than probable that a very
large number of these picnics win
be held during the coming summer
and those who attend will find them
very pleasant affairs. The attend
ance was limited to members of the
order with their families and a few
especially Invited guests.
Death of Captain McMakcn.
From Monday's Dally.
Capt. Andrew Mc.Maken: mention
of whose illness baa been made at
various times in the Journal, passed
away yesterday afternoon. A tele
gram to this effect was received
by his brother, Colonel Henry
C. McMaken of this city. The death
was not unexpected owing to the ad
vanced age of the gentleman. At
one time Capt. McMaken was a resi
dent of this city, and he was very
lwell know here. He was a splen
did typde of man, true hearted, brave
and loyal, and he leaves behind him
many warm personal friends to
whom his death comes as a distinct
loss. A full and complete history
of the life of this esteemed man
will be printed In the Journal within
a few days.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been entirely completed, but
they will be within a few days when
due announcement will be made
At present the intention is to have
the services conducted in this city
by the members of McConlhe Post,
No. 45, G. A.'R. The services will
be held on next Wednesday after
noon, the remains arriving in this
city in the morning from Atchison
where the death occurred.
VIsKs in the Country.
Michael Hlld and family and
Ward Clark and wife were visitors
yesterday at the home of John
Busche near Cedar Creek, driving
out during the morning. They had
a very enjoyable time and greatly
appreciated the fine outing which
they had. Mr. Busche has a very
delightful summer home and he
made his guests feel at home during
their stay. They drove home in the
early evening, the rain which threat
ened failing to materialize.
1. 0. 0. F.
DEPARTED ORES
A Deluge of Flowers Strewn on
Graves by Committee.
From Monday's Dally.
Platte Lodge No. 7, I. O. O. F.
yesterday appropriately observed
thein Memorial day by services at
their lodge room In the Odd Fellows
blocl on lower Main street and by
the strewing of flowers on the
graves of the departed brethren in
the morning by a committee for
that 'purpose. The committee which
visited the cemetery early in the
morning consisted of Messrs. John
P. Sattler, Frank McCarthy and H.
C. Miller of the 'Odd Fellows and
f Mesdames William Holly and Bertha
Petersen of the Rebekahs. This
committee was deluged with flowers
from the several lodges and the
members and their work at the ceme
tery w as well done, the graves of the
departed being handsomely decor-
ated and the flowers being strewn in
profusion over the graves.
Tl e services at the hall took place
in t e morning at 10 o'clock, there
beln ; a very large attendance of
men ers. The services were In the
hani i of the lodge officers and con
sisted of the ceremonies as laid down
in the ritual of the order. The chief
address of the day was . delivered
by Judge A. J. Beeson and he paid
a magnlficlent tribute to the depart
ed brothers. Judge Beeson was in
good voice and his oration is pro
nounced by those fortunate enough
to hear it to have been a master
piece. He was peculiarly at home
when he spoke of the welfare of the
order and referred to what It had
done in its long life for the uplift
ing and the aiding of the poor and
needy. His address met with the
widest possible approval by all who
heard him.
Honorable W. C. Ranisey, county
attorney, was also culled upon and
gave a very eloquent and able speech
upon the goodof the order which
was warmly appreciated. Mr. Ram
sey dwelt at length upon the merits
of the Odd Fellows which he ex
tolled very highly and the many good
things which the order had been do
ing in its existence. His speech was
an able one and listened to with the
closest attention. He spoke very
ably upon what the future held for
the order and made a number of
very eloquent and earnest sugges
tions for the order's welfare.
On the whole the observation was
most appropriate one and was ex-
callently carried out. It is proposed
next year to have the occasion ob
served as of old with a procession to
the cemetery and like services as of
old.
Observe Decoration Day.
Yesterday was the Memorial day
of the A. O. U. W., and the Degree
of Honor and there was a very hand
some turnout of those organizations
to observe the occasion. There was a
very large procession from the A. O.
U. W. temple to Oak Hill where ex
ercises appropriate to the occasion
were had. The procession was
headed by the Plattsmouth Cornet
Band and made an impressive and
imposing appearance. At the ceme
tery the usual exercises incident to
this sacred occasion was Indulged in
and the graves of the departed broth
era and sisters duly strewn with
flowers. The ladles of the Degree
of Honor were escorted to the ceme
tery in carriages and carryalls while
the men marched behind the band.
The observance of the day was one
of the best ever held In the city and
great interest was taken in it by the
members of the two lodges.
Koine Snake Story.
Marcus Furlong who was in town
Saturday from his home near Rock
Bluffs reports that a great deal of
excitement was caused in his neigh
borhood a few days ago when Char
ley Lambert, employed by him dis
covered a monster snake colled and
ready to strike." Lambert was plow
ing when he made the discovery and
ho at once called on Mark to come
to his aid as he had found "an I in
mense rattler." Now, be It known to
all men, Marcus is some snake hun
ter and he went after his snaklct
In good shape. lie rushed up to the
volled and threatening monster, seiz
ed it by the tall and snapped its head
off before Lambert could say "Jolly
well done." It happened though that
the snake was a bull snake and quite
harmless but it gave Lambert a bad
scare ten minutes before It was dls
posed of.
Starts for OVi'many.
Miss Mabel Trussler who has been
in the city for the past few days
visiting with friends, departed last
Saturday afternoon in company with
Miss Verna Whistler of Lincoln, for
Quebec, Canada, where they will
sail on Friday of the week for an
extended visit in Germany. They
are making the Journey with a party
of about forty from this state and
the trip will consume most of the
summer. Miss Whistler was a form
er teacher In the Plattsmouth schools
where her and Miss Trussler be
came warm friends.
L
In Judge Archers ourt This
Morning of Usual Dimensions.
George Barr and Grover Ellege
drew several prizes this morning in
police court when they faced Judge
Archer and tried to explain the cause
of their fighting Saturday night.
They had attended a dance during
that evening and got themselves
some worked up over various mat
ters resulting in mixing it up, as the
poet hath bo appropriately phrased
it. They battled back and forth
much in the most approved Jeffries
Johnson manner and sought to re
duce each other to the condition of
scrap heaps but with Indifferent suc
cess. The rioting spread to others
It is Bald and merry hades seemed
to move in and take immediate and
complete possession of that end of
the world much to the discomfort
of the neighbors and others In the
icinlty. The officers were called in
to mediate the war and they swoop
ed down on George and Grover and
lodged them where the dogs couldn't
get to them. This morning they
tiled to get Judge Archer to see the
funny aide of life and to, convince
him that warring was not nearly so
heinous an offense as It appeared.
The Judge is a man of rather pe
culiar views on such matters and
seemed to be some peeved at this
converting the moral city of Platts
mouth into the scene of bedlam and
such, and he could not see wherein
the law permitted such violent out
breaks. In consequent and be
cause he invoked his celebrated
brand of Justice and mulcted each
of the combatants to the tune of $5
and costs. This is some money and
assists largely , in educating the
youth of the land. Barr was some
shy of cash but explained to the
udge that he thought he could raise
said wind by 4 of the clock this af
ternoon If he was given that time
and the Judge graciously granted his
request. Ellege had said Bum about
his person and he loosened up a
whole lot, paying toward supporting
the schools with a nonchalance which
was truly royal. He was then per
mitted to gon his way filled with
deep and sincere rejoicing and glad
that this is so quiet and peaceable
and happy a world.
Death of Former Resident.
Word was received in this city
this morning of the death at Omaha
of Mrs. John L. Hobbs, one of the
old settlers of this county, but who
has lived in Omaha since about the
year 1875. At the time of her death
she had reached the age of 66 years
She was born at Lexington, Ky., in
1844, and came to this county in the
early years of its exltsence, locating
at Rock Bluffs. Her husband was
well known here in the early days,
being a son of former county treas
urer Hobbs. A large number of peo
ple who knew the deceased will hear
of her death with the deepest regret
The funeral of this estimable lady
takes place this afternoon from the
First Presbyterian church in Omaha.
Fred Patterson county surveyor, who
was well acquainted with deceased
In her life time, will be among those
attending the services, going there
this afternoon.
Trof. Gamble and wife departed
yesterday afternoon for northern
Minnesota where they will Bpend tho
summer. Prof. Gamble needs a rest
after tho hard labor of his several
years in the schools and it is the sin
cere wish of his many good frlonds
here that this vacation will do hltn
a world of good and that he will
return In tho fall in tho best of
health.
Perry Marsh is among the bus!
ness visitors today in Omaha, hav
Ing gone to that city on the morning
train.
ra
CURS DAY
IS OBSERVED
Little Ones Give Splendid Pro
gram at Methodist Church
From Monday's Dally. '
Children's day was observed yes
terday at the Methodist church by
an unusually fine program, one that
was very carefully prepared and duly
observed. The program was under .
the Immediate supervision of Mrs.
Frank Gobelman and Miss Zelma
Tuey and too much credit canuot
be given them for their effective
work. The little folks did excellent
ly in their several parts and the
clever work which the ladles had
done In preparing them, brought re
results. One unusual feature of the
services was that the Instructors of
the little ones were never in evi
dence themselves on the Btage. The
entire program was carried out by
means of signals cleverly arranged
and which the little ones answered
promptly, the ladles being in the
background.
There was a very large attendance
at the services, the church being
crowded. The auditorium was found
to be entirely inadequate to accomo
date the crowd and the heavy cur
tain to tho lecture room was rolled
up, permitting this to be used to
seat the multitude.
Even with the additional room a
large number were compelled to
Btand and the seats throughout the
rooms were all taken.
The church had been handsomely
decorated for the occasion, the large
auditorium being festooned with
flowers both wild and tame, geran
iums, ferns, wild grasses and all the
many beauties of nature being called
into play to make a delightful and
handsome Interior effect.
The platform was cleared for the
little folks who were seated upon
it in the form of a crescent. The
little ones formed in .line at the
rear of the church and marched
own the side aisles to the 'platform.
passing In front of the chancel rail
nd taking their Beats. Many of
them were bo small that they had to
stand on the chair to be Been by
the audience. This was particularly
true of little Norrls Smith who de
livered the address of welcome. He
mounted his chair and gave the
congregation a speech which was
worthy of even ,a man. It is need
less to eay he made a great big hit
with all who were there and demon
strated that he is a bright little man.
Miss Hazel Tuey presided at the
piano and accompanied the little
folks on that instrument while Misses
Alice Tuey and Clara Austin assist
ed as ushers. The collection which
used to defray the expenses of
students for the ministry, was taken
up by four little girls In white, the
plate being handsomely decorated in
flowers. The net results of the col
lection was very good. This money
Is loaned to ambitious students who
Btudy the ministry and they have It
to pay hack when they have com
pleted their course.
The affair was a very charming
and effective spectacle and one whoso
Influence is both refining and elevat
ing. They presented a grand sight
as they were seated upon the plat
form and their influence is surely
for the very best. This day Is rapid
ly growing in favor the world over
and the observation yesterday was
one of the most appropriate held
here in years.
XonsciiKlcur Proceedings.
A complaint was filed Saturday
evening before Justice Archer by a
Mrs. Wagner, living near Mynard,
charging Robert Propst with using
obscene language in the presence of
a female, said female being Mrs.
Wagner. The trouble grows out of
a law suit which Is dragging through
the courts and which has resulted In
considerable bad blood between the
parties. According to Mrs. Wagner,
Propst unloaded the vials of his
wrath upon her Beveral days ago and
was not very' choice In the language
which he used. A warant was Is
sued for his apprehension and ho
will be arraigned in a few days. The
offense which ho 1b charged with 11-
dustratcs tho peculiarities of th
laws of Nebraska. The punishment
Is a maximum fine of $5 and costs
and tho JuBtlce sits as an examining
magistrate and can only bind tho
defendant over for trial In any event.
This makes the costs the principal
end of the offense and Is a non
sensical proceedings.