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ALL ROADS LEAD Id PLOTS1II
ON IE GLORIOUS FOURTH Of JULY
Merchants &nd Lodges Promise to Have Floats in Parade That
WU1 Cover One Mile of the Streets.
pie are also given a cordial Invitation
to join In the celebration and all are
asked to make this day the grandest
success ever bad in the county or
state.
BELLEVUE
The several committees having the
big Red Man celebration of the
Fourth of July in charge met laj
evening at Haymakers hall and took
a long step in advance to get the
celebration going In good shape.
It is now assured that the parade
on the Fourth will be the largest
and best ever given here and that
means It will be a mighty fine one.
At last night's session of the com
mittee, Messrs. Frank E. Schlater
and Thomas Walling, the committee
to canvass the business men for
floats reported that not less than
forty floats were promised and,
counting the doubtful ones most of
whom have announced their Intention
of taking part there would be be
tween fifty and sixty and possibly
even in excess of the latter number.
The committee on fraternal lodges
reported that they had seen nearly
every ledge or its representatives in
the city and that all were enthusias
tic and with the exception of one
lodge which plead small membership,
all would be In line with a float
Councilman Gravett presented the re
port of that committee. He expects
to be able to have some tea to fif
teen floats in line which will run the
total in the parade from sixty to
seventy-five and assures a mile long
procession on the big day. This
parade will be well worth coming
miles to see and In itself will form
a grand showing for the city
Plattsmouth and Cass county.
mile long parade is the cry of the
entire committee and it is hoped
every business will be represented
and in line. There are a number of
merchants who hung back as they
were, afraid there would be a small
turnout but this is not the case and
competition should be strong enough
to assure the biggest and best par
ade ever seen here.
The parade will be headed by the
Modern Woodmen band of this city,
Chairman McDanlel having closed a
contract, with that organization to
play on the streets from nine o'clock
in the morning until nine o'clock at
A
such larger amusements are to come
in on a percentage basis or flat rate
as the committee may decide. There
positively will 1 not be a gambling
game or device of that kind allowed
on the streets and the celebration
must be a clean and orderly one. The
entire committee was a unit in as
serting that the women and children
will be given a moral and clean ob
servation of the day and that anyone
can bring his family without the
slightest fear of having them offend
ed in any way.
Chairman McDanlel reported that
a contract had been closed with Jas.
Ault for the free use of the ferry to
Iowa from 8 o'clock In the morning
to 12, midnight or later" )f necessary
and that western Iowa people will
be made welcome to the city and as
sured of a good time.
Secretary Koubek had a large
number of offers from various places
of attractions which wanted to show
here and of free attractions seeking
a contract with the committee. These
were read but none were accepted
it being agreed by the committee
on motion of Mr. Walling that
Charles Grimes be sent to Omaha to
secure attractions after a personal
investigation of the acts which they
are to present. The determination
of the committee Is to have clean, live
acts which will interest the crowd
and hold them to the finish. New
and novel acts will be secured it pos
slble and the longest and best pro
gram ever given is hoped to be put
on.
The little folks will have a great
day on that occasion. A sum was
appropriated for their benefit and
Roy Taylor of the committee, having
that in charge, reported that Mr.
Monroe and himself had already ar
ranged a program which would be
funny and interesting and keep the
boys and girls having a great time.
This committee was instructed o
prepare a program covering all the
events for the little folks and there
will be races such as boys' and girls
races, sack races, three legged races
Wants Title Quited.
The only case filed today In dis
trict court was a suit to quiet title
entitled Jacob P. Falter, plaintiff vs.
Abraham Harper et al. The case is
to quiet title to the sotuhwest quar
er of he northwest quarter of sec
tion 5, town 12, range 13. The pe
tition la filed by J. M. Leyda as at
torney for Falter. The main defect
in the title seems to arise from an
uncancelled mortgage and a defective
conveyance.
union has Alt
on BAD ill
a
night. This assures excellent music I and other events which will put in
and something worth listening to.
The public can come to Plattsmouth
and be assured they will hear fine
music and plenty of it.
There had been no additional en
tries for the wrestling and boxing
match but the committee hopes to
get some good wrestlers and boxers
from the country about the city and
to pull off the best matches ever seen
here. There is no doubt of the
several hours in this special depart
ment. It is planned to have the
children's events take place while the
speaking is going on, at another part
of the city so as to prevent conflict
and to enable the speakers to be
heard.
The committee appropriated a sum
of money to be given for a competi
tive exhibition between the German
Turners and the Bohemian Turners,
matches being held as there are en-! both of the T. J. Sokol and the Ca
tries enough now but more are want
ed so that the selections can be
made from the flower of Cass coun
ty and this part of the country. The
wrestling contest has a prize of J 20
and the boxing $10 and those who
want. to give an exhibition of their
skill in these lines should send in
their names at once to Wm. Hlnrlch
sen or Charles Grimes of this city.
In connection with the parade
Chairman ' McDanlel stated that a
number of lodges bad appropriated
sums for floats and that the Eagles
had appropriated (25 for their float.
The Sons of Herman bad also appro
priated a sum for theirs and the oth
er lodges had also taken some money
from their treasuries for great dls
plays of fraternity on 1 the nation's
birthday.
The committee on speakers re
ported that while official acceptances
of invitations had not bee nrecelved
in all cases, there was no doubt but
that Judge A. L. Sutton of Omaha,
one of the most prominent Red Men
of the state would be present as one
of the speakers and Hon. Hugh My
era, also of Omaha, and a widely
known Red Man would also speak
These two men are fine orators and
will afford Some great addresses
Others are in sight and the oratory
will be one of the features of the
day.
Chairman McDanlel of the commit
tee on concessions reported that
Main, Sixth, Fifth, Fourth, Third and
Second street had been mapped off
Into spaces of 22 feet width and each
space numbered for concessions,
. These concessions are for sale by the
committee and first choice Is to be
give to home folks. The committee
decided to limit the number of ham
burger and drink stands so as to
protect the merchants and business
men of the city who have so gener
ously contributed to make the big
show a success. The privilege for
hamburger and soft drink stands was
fixed at $7.50 and the number not
to exceed four of each and none to
be in front of competitors places of
business. For amusements such as
doll racks, shooting galleries, knife
and rnne racks and the like the rate
vns fhed at $." each, Fhowg and
thollc Sokol and Mr. Emil Walters
was appointed to see the managers
of the three classes and secure their
co-operation in the matter- This Is
a handsome and pleasing sight and
also very instructive and it is hoped
suitable arrangement can be made
for it being given.
Advertising and program making
was left to a committee consisting of
Messrs. F. E. Schlater, Thomas
Walling and Charles Grimes and an
appropriation made for that purpose.
This committee was instructed to get
busy at once and see that bills are
out . with an announcement of the
big doings. Special mention was
made of Chief Hlts-The-Ball Graves
of Union in this connection and he
will be called upon to help distribute
advertising in his town.
F. E. Schlater was appointed as
a committee to visit the county com
mlasloners and secure permission to
hold the wrestling and boxing con
tests on the court house lawn an the
speaking from the steps of the build
ing.
It was decided to wind up the
great day with a fine dance in the
evening at Coates' hall which has
been secured for that purpose and
Secretary Koubek is to be placed in
charge of this feature of the show,
this assuring the management of be
ing of the besMn this line.
There were many other things dls
cussed such as securing reBt rooms
for the ladles and this will be done
so that visitors will find everything
all right and all possible accomoda
tlons including ice water, lavatories
and the like at convenient places
throughout the city. The arranging
of details Is now well under way
and by a week before the Fourth all
of the minor matters will be cleared
away and the celebration assured of
being a grand success
The committee is gratified at the
Interest shown by the other frater
nal orders of the city in the success
of the day and It appreciates' deeply
the aid which they are giving. A
cordial invitation to participate in
the exercises is extended all of thorn
and prominent places aro assured
them In the parade and on the pro
gram. Neighboring towns and poo-
Hallie Delaney Stira Citizen by
Making Gun Play.
Visitors today in the city from Un
Ion furnish more details of the near
riot which took place in that city
Saturday night and which caused
such a great commotion In the com
munity. The trouble seems to have
been the result of too much red-eye
on the part of one and too much
fire-water on the part of the other,
As Union Is a dry town there is noth
ing o do but lay It on Nebraska
City. Halite Delaney' and Charles
Good were the principals In the ex
citement and one accused the other
of being drunk which was indignant
ly denied, the accused Insinuating
tnat !! was a case of the pot calling
the kettle black and he wouldn't
stand for It. To batk p his assertions
he produced a cannon from the
bosom of his trousers and proceeded
to execute some strange and unusual
feats of finger falanctng under the
other man's nose, Delaney being the
man behind the gun. This some
perturbed Good who was not dis
posed to make a handsome snow
white corpse out of himself over a
foolish experiment to demonstrate
Delaney's sobriety and he hastily
gave an exhibition of a young man
backing up. Delaney was some peev
ed over the reflection which had
been cast upon his character by what
he seemed to consider unwarranted
aspersions and he Incidentally, vent
ed his feelings by shooting down
narrow passageway between the of
flee and residence of Justice Newell
and another house. The cannon did
not arouse the Justice out It irritat
ed several of the other citizens who
did and the worthy exponent of the
law made himself known very quickly
being among those taking the gun
from Delaney. Constable Barton
who has been waxing rich since his
accession to office raided Delaney
and Good and sloughed them.
Sunday morning Justice Newell
opened court and the young men
were brought before him. He des
canted at lentgh upon the Iniquity of
their conduct in disturbing the stilly
night, which the poet hath so elo
quently spoken of, and warned De
laney that this was not the first time
he had been heard of In connection
with near-riots and that the stern
hand of justice was surely gripping
him by the collar. He also told Good
that he had not acted wisely at, all
and after due consideration he fined
each of said malefactors five bucks
and costs which amounted to $11.45.
Delaney came across after some
searching of himself and relatives
while the court, being moved by pity
and compassion, suspended Good's
share of the trouble. And now peace
once more reigns, white-winged and
dovelike, along the valley of the
Weeping Water and the merry chirp
of the bull-frog in the silvery light of
the moon is all that listens to break
the Bolemn beauty of the summer's
night. Which Is some peace.
Monument to Mark First White
Settlement in Nebraska.
The Journal has been lu receipt
of numerous inquiries concerning the
observation of the Bellevue centenary
and from all reports there will be a
large attendance of visitors at that
place from this city and vicinity on
Thursday, June 23, which Is the day
set apart for the celebration. So
far as can be learned no arrange
ments have been made for train serv
ice to and from the celebration but
it can be stated the train leaving here
at 8:16 will stop provided there ts
any number of passengers for that
place. Returning the train leaving
Bellevue about 3. 20, better known as
the Schuyler train, can be taken or
train No. 14, due out of there at
about 8:50 p. m., could be taken.
If there are sufficient passengers a
special train could be arranged for
to return to this city. Those who de-
slre to go should notify Agent Pick
ett of the Burlington who will look
after a special train back If the pat
ronage will warrant it.
This celebration which Is known
as the Astorlan centennial celebration
Is to commemorate the first white
settlement in the state of Nebraska.
C. S. Paine, secretary of the state
historical society, spent several days
last week in Omaha, arranging for
the Astorlan centennial celebration,
to be held next Thursday, June 23
The arrangements have been in the
hands of a committee of Omaha citi
zens, headed by John L. Webster of
the state historical society.
The entire expenses of the cele
bration, Including cost of a monu
ment to be erected at Bellevue, is be
ing raised by popular subscription
The monument is being erected lm
mediately In front of the main
building of Bellevue college, over
looking the Missouri valley. It is of
Wisconsin mahogany granite, 6 feet
4 inches in height. The total cost
of the stone will be $275. The total
width of the face of the die Is three
feet, to bear this inscription:
Commemorative of the '
ASTORIAN EXPEDITION
Organized June 23, 1810, by
JOHN JACOB ASTOR'S
AMERICAN FUR COMPANY
This expedition discovered the
Oregon trail which spread knowledge
of the Nebraska country leading to
Its occupancy by the white people.
The fur company was Instrumental
n establishing the first permanent
hi'.e settlement In Nebraska at Bel-
evue.
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speedmeter, Atwater-Kent ignition
all in fine condition and practically
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less than one year. Big bargain at
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Dr. Newell, Union's dentist and
Justice of the peace was among the
visitors in the city today, attending
the hearing of Earl Morris.
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Erected June 23. 1010, by the
NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
The entire forenoon at Bellevue
will be devoted to meetings of pion
eers and the various organizations
participating In this celebration. At
12, noon, in the college hall will be
held the annual dinner of the Nebras
ka Territorial Pioneers' association,
to which are invited all who can be
accommodated, although the capacity
of the hall Is limited to 200.
The unveiling of the monument
will take place at 2 o'clock, the cere
monies being under the direction of
Mrs. Oreal S. Ward, state regent of
the Daughters of the American Rev
olution. At 2:30, the afternoon pro
gram will be had in the big tent
which is being erected In Bellevue
City park. The evening program will
be given in Omaha at the new Bran
dels theater. Green's band of Om
aha will be In attendance throughout
the day and evening. A feature of
the evening program will be the ap
pearance of the Omaha Maennerchor
of thirty-five male voices.
Arrangements have been made for
transportation between Omaha and
Bellevue, which will Insure handling
the great crowd with comfort and
expedition. Bellevue, which is only
nine miles from Omaha, Is connected
by an lnterurban electric line and
the Burlington railroad.
The mayors of Omaha and South
Omaha have proclaimed a holiday for
June 23 and the postofflce depart
ment has granted a half holiday to
all employes of the postofflces of
those cities.
No personal Invitations will be
sent out, but everyone is cordially in
vlted. The program follows:
10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Picnic parties
and annua touting of pioneers and old
settlers' associations at Bellevue
park. Music by Green's band.
2 p. m. Ceremony of unveiling
of monument by Daughters of the
American Revolution. Mrs. Oreal S.
Ward, Nebraska state regent.
Presentation of monument to stato
of Nebraska, John Leo Webster, pros
Ident Nebraska state historical bo
cicty.
Acceptance of monument by state
of Nebraska, Gov. Ashton C. Rhallen
berger. Music by Green's band.
2:30 p. m. Meeting in large tent.
Presiding, John Lee Webster, presi
dent Nebraska state historical so
ciety. Selection, "1863," Green's band.
Introductory address, presiding of
ficer. Selection, Pioneer quartette.
Address, Gurdon W. Wattles.
Vocal solo, Edward P. Baker.
AddreHS, Albert Watklns.
"My Dream of U. S. A.," Green's
band.
Address, Gov. Ashton C. Shallcn-
berger.
Cornet solo, James Carley.
Brandcls theater, at Omaha, 8:00
p. m. selections, Green s uana. re
siding officer, Samuel Avery, chan
cellor, University of Nebraska.
Hymn to music, Omaha Maenner
chor.
Introductory address, Chancellor
Avery.
Fair Rothtraut, Omaha Maenner
chor. i
Address, George E. MacLean, pres
ident State university of Iowa.
"How I Have Loved Her," Omaha
Maennerchor.
Address, John Lee Webster, presi
dent Nebraska state historical so
ciety. "A Sunday on the Alps," Omaha
Maennerchor.
Grand finale (songs of the nation),
Green's band.
Returns From Colorado..
Sam II. Shumaker and Wm. Stark
John, two of Plattsmouth's conting
ent, who have been journeying la
Colorado looking at land, returned
to their homes In this city this morn
ing. The gentlemen did not com
back as enthusiastic as they had hop
ed to be, and have decided that they
do ont care for Colorado land at pre
sent. They have no particular com
plaint to make on the laud which,
they examined, but they do not con
sider it would be a profitable Invest
ment for them at the present time.
hence they did not make a purchase.
They had a very enjoyable trip while,
out In the Centennial state, but the?
still remain Nebraska enthusiasts. F.
Egenberger, who accompanied
them, Is still in Denver, but will
probably leave that c y for home this
afternoon. He Is spending a few days
with his cousin, Eugene Weckbach,
who is connected with one of th
prominent banks of the mountain
city. Mr. Egenbergers pork anil
beans held out splendidly and the
party found them of Immeasurable
benefit during the trip. They relieves
fatigue and the worries of travel both
gentlemen assert. Mr. Egenberger'a
testimony will be taken tomorrow
after he gets back.
City Gains Two IlesliIenU.
Two recent real estate transfers
which will result in bringing two ex
cellent citizens from west of the city
into the town for residence have re
cently been closed. Jacob Meistnger
has purchased the Perry Utterback
property on North Fourth street Just
opposite his brother Conrad. This
property is a fine one and make a
very pleasant home. Mr. Melslnger
expects to move within a few days
and to occupy the property for good
as he retires from farming. He and
his estimable wife will And them
selves very welcome and will find
that everyone is delighted to have
them in the city.
The other deal is that by which
John P. Kell, the well known farmer
from near Cullom, becomes te owner
of the g. E. Hilton property in the
western part of the city. This prop
erty is a very fine one, in an excellent
location and will make Uncle Peter
and his fine wife a mighty pleasant
home. They are very fine people and
everyone will be glad to have them
move in and assure them that they
will be appreciated.
Roy McElwain arrived In the city
this morning from Kansas City, Mo.,
where he Is now located to make
a visit of sovcral days with his moth
er and brother. Roy la doing nicely
and has been prospering ever slnco
lie has been In tho Kaw City. Ho
has many good friends here who will
bo glnd to welcome him bark for
even the few days he will be here.
Axked to Attend.
Chief of the fire department, An
ton H. Koubek, this morning receiv
ed an invitation from the State Fire
men's association to attend the aa
naul tournament to be held this year
in York on July 18, 19 and 20. This
promises to be the greatest .event ot
Its kind held in years and the people?
of York have hung up prizes aggre
gating $1,500 for the different events
on the schedule for the three days.
The local department several years
ago allowed their running team toy
drop out and hence it is unlikely the
will be represented this year. Chlet
Koubek would like to have a good
running team and be able to send it
to the tournament and carry away
a portion of the prizes but the time-
is too short to organize one now and
get it In shape for the event so it
will not likely be taken up.
Chicken Pie and Ice Cream Social.
A chicken pie and Ice cream social
will be given at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Guy Riser's by the Ladles Aid
society of the Eight Mile Grove
church on Saturday evening, Jun
25th.
18-ltd-2i
Henry Hilbert, the well known
farmer from west of the city came
In this morning and was a passenger
for Omaha where he will look after
some repair parts for his cultivator.
He was engagod In cultivating corn
yesterday In Bomo stump land and
broke two cultivator shovels. Mr.
Hilbert is ono of the farmers who
wants more rain as ho thinks tho
weather too hot and dry for a good
corn crop.