The
. Plattsmouth - Journal
Published Semi-Week!) it
R. A. BATES,
Entered at the Postoflice at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, as second-class
matter.
$1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
Democratic 'ountjr Convention.
The Democrats of Cass county are
called to meet in delegate convention
in the city of Plattsmouth, Neb., on
Saturday, July 9, 1910, at 2 o'clock
p. m., for the purpose of selecting
sixteen delegates to the Democratic
state convention to be held In Grand
Island, Neb., on July 26, 1910, and
to transact such other business as
may legally come before It.
The basis of representation In said
convention shall be one delegate for
each 12 votes or major fraction
thereof cast for the Democratic elec
tors for president In 1908. The pri
maries for the selection of said dele
gates Rhall be held at the usual place
in each precinct or ward on Wednes
day, July 6th, 1910, and the repre
sentation will be as follows:
Precinct Delegates
Tipton 13
Stove Creek 9
Elmwood 9
Weeping Water 5
Louisville 8
Mt. Pleasant 7
Nehawka 7
First Rock Bluffs 10
Weeping Water 1st ward 3
Weeping Water, 2nd ward 2
Weeping Water 3rd ward 1
Greenwood 8
Salt Creek 10
South Bend 6
Center , . . 9
Avoca 7
Eight Mile Grove 12
Liberty 10
Second Rock Bluffs 6
Plattsmouth 12
Plattsmouth 1st ward 7
Plattsmouth 2nd ward 13
Plattsmouth 3rd ward 13
Plattsmouth 4th ward 8
Plattsmouth Dth ward 7
,
Total .202
It Is recommended no proxies be
admitted and that tho delegates pres
' ent cast the full vote of their pre
clnct.
Earl Travis, . J. 8. Livingston,
Secretary. Chairman.
How about that tired feeling? Ain't
you glad the Fourth is over?
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There will be no county option
plank In the Democratic platform.
This Is official.
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The "oldest inhabitants" says the
"biggest crowd ever In Plattsmouth at
tended the celebration on the Fourth.
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II r. Dry an has not yet replied to
those petitions, but it la marbles to
chalk that he will not file for Unit
ed States senator.
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Lo, the rich Indian of Oklahoma, Is
in imminent danger of becoming
poor, like his brothers, if the land
gfabbers have their way.
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President Taft criticized the rivers
and harbors bill, - but' signed it,
"Pretty soon," remarks an Ohio edl
, tor, "he'll be defending it as the best
rivers and harbors bill ever passed."
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The fact that both men were in
"the very best of humor" rather bears
out the statement that President Taft
and Mr. oosevelt dlRd not discuss po
lltics.
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The omnipresent Taft smile seems
to fade a bit with the successive
Roosevelt statements that he would
not talk politics, "No, never; wen,
hardly ever."
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The FQiirth 1b over and Jeffries
got licked. A man who will lower
himself on an equality with a big
buck nigger ought to get licked.
There's our sentiment.
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Those fellows who persist in pok
ing fun at the sweet girl graduate are
limply aflrald of her. One smile and
a making of eyes would put a whole
regiment of them to rout.
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The" old guard" are rapidly pass
ing. The death of United States Sen
ator John Warwick Daniel of Virgin
la, removes from the upper hotiRo of
congress one of Its chief figures of a
decade ago, who, despite physical at
fllctions In recent years, still main
talned, up to the time of his death, a
conspicuous position in the counsels
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Publisher.
of the Democratic party. Senator
Daniel had rendered valuable service
to the nation and to his state. His
place will be hard to fill.
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It has come to pass that a prize
fight for the heavy weight champion
ship has become, in importance, an
event that makes a national political
convention look like a neighborhood
rally.
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Suspicious Bounas emanating from
the dark corners of many porches
these beautiful July evenings incline
us to the belief that the "Kiss-Not"
movement is a failure in this baili
wick.
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"I am doing the best I can to be a
private citizen," says T. R. He will
nave tne sincere commendation of a
long suffering public for his deter
minatlon. It will prove a heroic
task.
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There have been no pardon scan
dais connected with the present ad
ministration. The only criticism Re-
publican organs have been able to
make against Governor Shallenber-
ger Is that he has accepted whenever
possible invitations from his constl-
tucnts to address them.
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When an 18-carat insurgent like
La Follette can have a two-hour
political pow-wow with the strenu
ous one and come out beaming In
beautlfic smiles, stating that he had
been given permlsson ito talk by the
latter, It would seem that the fount
of advice might have something of
Interest to impart later on to the
standpatters.
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The dream of ages has been at last
realized in aerial navigation that of
a practicable craft for the transport
tlon of passengers through the air,
Count Zeppelin, the German inventor,
successfully accomplished tne feat a
few days ago when he carried twenty
passengers a distance of seven nun
dred miles
speed of a
with the comfort and
modern railroad flyer.
His craft Is four hundred feet long,
forty-slx feet beam, and is fitted up
as luxuriously as a palace car. Won-
derful as the record established by
the discovery of the steam engine the
posslbllltleB of this latest achievement
transcendently surpass It. The pro-
gress of the past few years in voyag-
lng through the air is almost beyond
realization. The practical use of the
aerial cra't for commercial purposes
la now mainly a matter of the perfec-
tlon of detail.
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lOIXT TIIK W ,
a two aay comerence oi repre-
sentative Illinois citizens was held at
Peoria this week, to consider the
"break down of representative gov-
ernmcut" as disclosed by the Lorlmer
scandal and revelations of legislative
faithlessness and corruption. Attend-
I A . . .. .1
ing mat coherence were scores or
me uest men ot uunois, uotn Kepuo-
llcans and Democrats. They were
there to devise some means of restor-
Ing the government of the state into
the hands of the people; to make It
a government truly repreBeuatlve of
it. . i .
iue pcopie auu responsive to tneir
will. They were there to devise
nutnna in tab t)A ivavakm nmn t n
viui
or the Hands of the special Interests
that, by their illicit influence over
legislation, have made representative
governmetn in Illinois a failure.
As a result of the conference a se
rles of resolutions were adopted. The
gist of those resolutions is contained
In the following paragraphs, which
we commend to the consideration of
the people of Nebraska, w ho are right
now electing delegates to party con
ventions in this state which will be
called on to consider the same rem
edy now so strongly suggested in the
great state of Illinois:
Whereas, The people of this
state by an overwhelming direct
vote adopted the policy of the
Initiative and referendum, which
expressed desire of the people
was ignored by the legislature
in spite of the fact that the
practical experience in other
states ha3 demonstrated the ef
fectiveness of these means for
obtaining needed progressive leg
islation; and
"Whereas, The long standing
unsatisfactory conditions In the
Illinois general assembly have
now culminated In a series of
exposures and confessions in the
public courts, which have now
brought disgrace to the state,
creating a situation which de
mands the co-operation of all
thoughtful citizens In earnest ef
forts to prevent their recurrence;
be It
"Resolved. That we, a group
of Illinois citizens assembled, as
Is our constitutional right, at
Peoria, June 27 and 28, 1910,
agree that every effort should be
made to secure an amendment
to the Illinois constitution pro
viding for the initiative and re
ferendum substantially as now in
use In the state of Oregon."
It was further resolved by the
Peoria conference to appoint a com
mlttee to co-operate with the voters
of the various legislative districts
to secure the nomination and elec
tlon of legislative candidates pledged
to vote for an Initiative and referen
dum constitutional amendment
The World-Herald is naturally well
Pleased that this remedy is taken
hld of with such a vim by the rich
est and most Powerful of western
states. This newspaper was the first
'a lie country to suggest, wuea mw
Illinois legislative scandals were un
earthed, that the proper cure for the
conditions thus disclosed was the
Initiative and referendum. Now the
best citizens of Illinois declare them
selves to be of a similar opinion
There were no "populists" or "an
archlsts" or "socialists" or "cranks'
or "visionaries" at the Peoria meet
lng. It was a gathering of men of
nigh business and social standing,
successful men of affairs, '"practical"
men, if you please. And when they
considered the state of affairs, and
began casting about for a remedy,
these hard-headed and generally con
servative leaders of the business and
professional life of Illinois turned to
the initiative as readily as the people
of other states are turning to it
The Ohio Democrats, In the con
ventlon that recently presented Oov-
ernor Harmon as a candidate for the
presidency, also adopted a platform
declaring for the initiative and refer
endum. This convention was repre-
sentatlve of both conservative and
radical elements of the Democracy of
Ohio. Dut it declared unanimously
for the initiative and referendum;
declared for it not alone because the
need or this reform is becoming more
and more clearly apparent, but be-
cause the demand for it Is so great,
and from citizens of all parties, that
nn nnrtv pan afford much Innmp
to stand out against it.
and Illinois thus pointing the way,
wUh such a great state as Missouri
already having the initiative and re
ferendum In full operation, Nebraska
will have nothing to apologize for,
,nd need have no fear of "frighten
lng capital" and "stunting develop
menr whea lt ah)0 throuh the ,e
islature to be elected this winter,
gubmlt8 an lnItatlve and referendum
amnilmtn fnP ,, v.m.
Herald.
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u-m Fi,h, whn hoil ,,,,
after business matters at Akron, Col.,
I . . . .
returned to bis home In this city
this morning
Do you want an
AUCTIONEER?
If you do, get one who has
Experience, Ability, Judgement.
Telegraph or write
ROBERT WIKINSON,
Dunbar, Neb.
Dates made at this office or the
Murray State Hank.
Good Service Reasonable Rata
DOB III THE
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Judge H. D. Travis Holds Short
Session of District Court
Judge Travis today was engaged
In hearing another turn which has
been taken in the estate of Samuel
Johnson, deceased, in his court.
The case which is for hearing is en
titled Clark vs. Johnson, et al-and it
is a hotly contested action. The find
ings of Judge Travis according to the
record in the case are as follows:
Request for trial by Jury on the
part of Martha Johnson overruled.
Defendant, Martha Johnson excepts.
Defendant, Martha Johnson ask
leave to file amended answer instan-
ter. Leave granted. Amended an
swer embracing facts stated in the
W. A. Alton affidavit. Plaintiff ex
cepts. Trial entered upon and com
pleted.
In the case of John H. Spangler,
et al vs. Peleg Davis et al, a default
of all the defendants was entered
and decree awarded the plaintiff as
prayed for in the petition.
In the case of the First National
bank of Plattsmouth vs. Hatt & Son,
a motion for a new trial was over
ruled by the court to which the de
fendant's except. 40 days from the
rising of the court to prepare and
serve a bill of exceptions. Costs tax
ed in accordance with the statute.
A number of minor orders were
entered in other cases and several
motions and matters were also con
sldered.
Raise" the Ievy.
The board of education held its
regular meeting last evening at the
First National bank and made the
annual levy of taxes for the ensuing
year. The tax for this year is fixed at
twenty-five mills ,an increase of four
mills. This levy Is raised because
the schools have been running stead
ily behind and they are threatened
with a deficit unless the levy is put
up. The levy will raise approximate
ly $13,750. It is not generally known
but the schools cost $22,000 to run
each year. The difference between
the levy and the cost of the schools
Is made up of fines, license money
and the like which nets some $9,000
per year. The board regretted hav
ing to raise ihe levy but it was a
matter of necessity and could not be
avoided as the schools must be kept
going. The apportionment from the
state helps largely in making up the
$9,000 difference. The school census
has Just been completed and it shows
the number of children of school age
In the district to be 1516 an increase
of Just 30 over one year ago when
the figures were 1486.
File Monthly Report.
Police Judge Archer today filed his
monthly report for June. He had
an unusually large amount of trou
ble before him this month, there hav
ing been thirteen arrests. Of these
the fines of six were suspended and
they were told to get hence without
delay, two were committed to Jail in
default of the shekels to square up
with, one case was continued over
and one malefactor had the case dis
missed against him while three paid
what was due outraged justice and
went forth into the world as free
men. The amount collected In fines
totaled the princely sum of $18.50
which was paid into the treasury by
the court.
Don't Biik Ten a penny until health Mum.
And I mean Jurt exactly that.
I an the one phvslelan who ht to the lick, I
will, out ol my own pocket, par (or lour mdl-
clne If It (alls to bring ou help I"
And lor 30 yean Dr. 8 hoop 'i medicines, have
Got loaltli
been tund and reooomended In every cltr and
hamlat in Ameriot. Thar are positively stand
rd la every community and everywhere
Then why pay the cash, and at y oar risk, lor
other unwarranted and uncertain medicines!
Thousand upon thousand hare In the pait
MiecenlullT u-l Dr. bnoop t Restorative.
When IheKUv m . oiaeh nerves.
lor the Heart K sM r A or Kidney
tuervel (ail. L" I IT W I these sick ones
know how mj I quickly Dr
.Hhoop'i Be- " " w " storaUve will
tiring them bark to healtn amm. Hut butt ol all,
they positively take no money rink whatever,
They know that when health tail to return Pr
snoop will himself gladly pay the i mint 1st (or
that test. And tor inn t lust a ran tu uay treat
ment It Irmly granted.
But write me lint (or an ordur.
This will save delay nd disappointment.
All dnigglU nOl Pt Shoop'i Kvfttnrative and
Dr. Khoop'i WH . Xheumatlc
Keroedy. but P 4v all are not
nuthortied to 111111(1" the SO,
lay tout. So WJ m I drnpmnallne
n eaiie lor I hareapDoint-
Jed an honeit and reepontlble dnuraint In almost
.itery community, everywhere, toiuue my no
tuilp, no pay, BieUlcimi to tne ! (.
Tel) ma alio which book you need.
The hookn below will lurelj open up new and
helpful Ideal to E those who an-
not well. 1WV A a at you are prfert
ly tree to consult Sm Zt tf ine Just at you
woul'l your!1 LI If home phytle
lan. Mr advii M nd the book
below art yourt and without cost
Perhepi a word or two (mm me will elear np
mme serious ailment. I here helped thousands
upon thousand! by my private prxcrlption or
poraoual advice plan. iy best euort ti lureiy
Afterwards
worth ynrtr simple request. Po write now while
eon have it fresh in mind. Inr tomorrow never
itiiee. Dr. Khoop, Box 1, lUclne, WU.
Wkiek SMk Shall I Tsit
Ho. lOn Tyipepila No. 4 For Women
No. I On the Heart No. 5 For Men
Nn.S On the Kidneys No. On Rheumatism
Police ISu.slnehS on the Fourth.
Police court business for the
Fourth of July was rather small and
slack considering the number of peo
ple in the city. The police under
Chief Rainey took in six malefac
tors who were all of the genus hobo
and whom the chief thought would
fare better in Jail than out on the
streets. Yesterday morning Judge
Archer had the motley assortment
ranged up before him and fined them
each the standard of five and costs
which he later suspended pending
their getting a move on them and
getting out of town. This had the
desired effect and there was an
exodus of Hungry Halites from the
city in all directions. The police
yesterday really had more trouble
with the plaln'drunks than they had
on the Fourth and there was pretty
near a Jail full this morning when
Chief Rainey prepared to hale them
Into court to answer for their dere
lictions.
There were several local charac
ters among those who were lined up
before Judge Archer this morning
Including Arthur Jacoby, an old of
fender who had faced his honor many
times before. Judge Archer wasted
little time upon him but gave him
a fine of five dollars and costs for
plain drunk, committing him to Jail
until the fine Is paid. Dan Ward and
Tim McCroth were two who were be
fore the court and they drew the reg
ulation five and costs which the court
suspended until pay-day, they being
employed by one of the railroads
here. Frank Crook, an eighteen year
old lad whom the police had taken in
on suspicions of his having been
conected in the Strelght burglary,
was released this morning, an inves
tigation showing that he was prob
ably not guilty as he had good char
acter vouched for by Omaha parties
who also sent him money to pay
his fine if he was fined. The court
released him after investigating his
case. A complaint was also filed in
Judge Archer's court against three
unknowns wanted for the Strelght
Job. The police think there is
chance to get them and Officer Trout
made a trip to Omaha to consult the
police there regarding the men who
are thought to have done the trick
and who are believed to be in that
city or who will be there shortly. His
mission was not a success but there
Is reason to hope the man may be
landed by the police at some of the
larger cities.
Little Girl Humeri.
Little Rosa Patterson, daughter of
County Surveyor Fred Patterson was
the only really seriously injured vis-
tlm of Plattsmouth's game Fourth
The little girl while walking on Main
street with her mother and several
ladles accidentally stepped too close
to some fire crackers or fuses which
smoe small boy had thrown on the
sidewalk and her dress became lgnlt
ed. Instantly her clothing was in
flames and but for timely aid at hand
she would have been very severely
Injured. As it was her face was
burned and one wrist very badly
burned. The dress was nearly burn
ed from the little miss's body.
surgeon was called in and her wounds
were dressed. She is getting along
nicely and will doubtless get ; well
without further trouble, although she
will suffer a good deal of pain for
some time to come. That there
were not more accidents considering
the enormous crowds on the streets
is to be wondered at and is consld
ered Tery lucky by everyone. The
police handled the crowds remark
ably well and deserve the highest
praise for . preventing the indlscri
mlnate shooting of fire .works and
crackers. The accident to little Miss
Patterson Is greatly deplored by ev
eryone.
Man-led in Lincoln.
The many friends of Miss Eugenia
Marshall and Mr. Dana Sleeth in this
city will be surprised to learn that
they are to be united In marriage
today in Lincoln, , Miss Marshall
home. The announcement came in
the form of a note from Miss Mar.
shall to her friends in the city carry
ing the brief statement. Both Miss
Marshall and Mr. Sleeth are well
known in this city, both having lived
here for a number of years. The
bride is the daughter of C. L. Mar
shall, formerly of this city and
charming and accomplished young
lady. She has a great many friends
here who will extend their congratu
latlons and best wishes for a long
and happy wedded life. The groom
is the son of Rev. Asa Sleeth, at one
time pastor of the First Methodist
church here. He Is a very bright and
able young man and all who know
him here have the greatest admlra
tlon for his many excellent qualities
The young folks depart after the
ceremony for St. Paul, Minn., and
other points In that locality for an
extended bridal trip.
Mrs. A. A. Shore and baby of Nor
bonne, Mo., who have been In the
city for Borne days making a visit
with her parents, John Brady and
wife, returned to her home this
morning. Miss Leona Brady accom
panied her for a short stay at her
home.
XOTICE TO CREDITOH.
tate of Nebraska.)
)SS.
Cass Countv.
IX THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OP
ANN M. DAVIS, DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given that the credi
tors of said deceased wilt meet the ad
ministratrix of said estate, before me.
ounty Judge of Cass county. Nebras
ka, at the county court room in Platts
mouth, in said county, on the 30th day
of July. A. D., 1910, and on the 1st day
of February, 1911 at 9 o'clock a. m.,
each day, for the purpose of presenting
their claims for examination, adjust
ment and allowance.
Six months are allowed for ttie credi
tors of said deceased to present their
claims, and one year for the adminis-
ratrlx to settle said estate, from the
30th day of July, A. D., 1910.
Witness my hand and seal of said
county court, at Plattsmouth, Nebras
ka, this 28th day of June. A. D., 1910.
(Seal) Allen J. Beeson.
Ramsey & Ramsey, County Judge.
Attorneys.
I,KGI, NOTICK.
XOTICR TO UNKNOWN H KIRS AND
DICVISEKS AND NON-ItKsIUENTa
DEFENDANTS.
To the unknown heirs and devisees
of Lewis Johnson, deceased; the un
known heirs and devisees of Margaret
oiinson. deceased: the unknown heirs
and devisees of Seth Johnson, deceased;
the unknown heirs and devisees of John
Johnson, deceased; and to feolomon
Borbee, Mrs. V. B. Leach, first name
unknown, wire of W. a. Leacn; Mri
William Johnson, first name unknown,
wife of William Johnson; Frederick L.
Eaton; William T. Eaton; Simon F. Eat
on; U. It. Henry; ureensnerry k nenry;
A Lazenby; Ambrose Lazenby, and Mrs.
Ambrose Lazenby, nrst name unknown,
Ife of Ambrose Lazenby, non-resiaenc
defendants:
You will take notlea that on the lztn
day of April, 1910, Oeorfre M. Porter,
plalntirr, rued nts petition in tne dis
trict court of Cass county, Nebraska,
In which you with others were named
as defendants.
The obtect and Drayer or said peti
tion is to quite title In eatd plaintiff In
and to lote ten (10) And eleven (11) in
block thtrty-eluM (3g) 0f the city of
Plattsmouth. In Cass county. rseDrasna.
and to exclude the defendants from any
Interest therein.
Tou are renulrea to answer said pe-
tlon on or before the 25th day of July,
1910.
Geora-e M. porter.
By Burkett, Wilson & Brown, and E. F.
Snavely,
His Attorneys.
ORDINANCW NO. 479.
AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND DE
FINING PAVING DISTRICT No. 4,
OF THE CITY Of PLATTSMOUTH,
STATE OF NEBRASKA, AND AU
THORIZING THE MACADAMIZING
OF PEARL STREET THEREIN.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR
AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY Or
PLATTSMOUTH. NEBRASKA.
Sec. 1. That Pavlnar District No. 4..
of the city of 1'latv.smouth, state of
Nebraska, be. and the name Is hereby
formed and created, and shall Include
the south half (aft) of block thirty
six (36), and the north half (nVfc) of
block forty-three (43). and extending
on Pearl street, from the west side of
Sixth street to the west side of Sev
enth street, of said city of Plattsmouth,
Nebraska.
Sec. 2. That that portion of Pearl
street, with said Pavinff District No. 4,
Is hereby authorized to be macadamized
with crushed rock laid tnlrty (30) feet -wide
In the center of said street, and
ten (10) Inches thick, with surface of
said street to be on the grade prescribed
at the time of lowering Mgln street In
said city.
sec. s. am ordinances and parts or
ordinances In conflict herewith be and
the same are hereby repealed.
bee. 4. This ordinance shall take ef
fect and be In force from and after
its passaire, approval and publication
according to law. . ., ,
Passed and approved this 17th day
of June, A. D., 1910.
John P. Sattler.
Attest: ' Mayor.
W. B. Elster.
City Clerk.
I.Kft AI, NOTICK.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAS3
COUNTY, NEBRASKA.
In the matter of the truardlanshlD
of Donovan A. Walling, a minor.
notice is hereby given that In pursu
ance of an order of the Honorable Har
vey D. Travis. Judge of the district
nnufl r Caaa AAiinlw "NT aKtii rtrn n n A
on the 20th day of June, 1910, for the
sale of real estate herein after des
cribed, there will be sold at the south
door of the court house in the city of.
Plattsmouth, in said county and state'
on the 28th day of July, 191, at 11
o'clock a. m., at public sale to the
highest bidder for cash, the following
described real estate, to-wit:
The undivided one-third (1-3) inter
est in fee simple title In and to lots-
12. 13. is, and 17. in west Ureenwooa,
CasB county. Nebraska.
Dated this 25th day of June, 1S10.
George W. Walling,
As guardian of Donovan A. Walling,
a minor.
The Political Gvm Starts.
The political cauldron is commen
cing to bubble' as the poet has well
phrased it. There are two candi
dates for commissioner in the field
now, Commissioner Charles R. Jor
dan having filed his application to
have his name placed on the Demo
cratic primary ballot as a candidate
for the nomination. Herman Dett
man of Elmwood filed for the Re
publican nomination Borne time ago
and bo far no opposition has develop
ed to his being named. The third
district comprises the western pre
cincts of the county and the candi
dates must come from that section.
Commissioner Jordan is serving his
first term and thinks he is entitled
to another. He lives at Alvo and U
quite well known throughout the
county.
Constable George P. (Barton of
Union was a visitor last evening In
the city, coming up On the local
freight on the M. P. in the afternoon
and returning to his home at mid-,
night.
DR.
Herman Greedor,
Graduate Veterinary Surgeon
(Formerly with U. S. Department
Agriculture)
Licensed by Nebraska State
Board
Calls Arswercd Promptly
Telephone 378 White, Plattsmouth.
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