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NO II
VOLUME XXX
Journal
TIE AIIIIKARY OF HIM
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PROPERLY
CELEBRATED
Judge TravU Tells of the Noble Traits of Character of the Great
Man at the Presbyterian Church While C. A. Rawls Performs
the Same Duty at the Methodist Church,
From Monday' Dally.
The session of the Y. P. S. C. E. at
the First Presbyterian church last
evening was extremely Interesting,
the occasion being the anniversary of
the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Judge
II. D. Travis had been Invited to be
the speaker of the evening and a
large audience assembled to hear him
and pay respect to the memory of the
great Lincoln. In fact It was the
largest congregation which has at
tended evening service for a "long
time. The meeting was led by Miss
Clara Wolfarth, who announced the
topic and gave an Interesting talk on
the subject of the lesson. After the
roll call Mr. C. W. Baylor sang a
solo which was much appreciated by
the audience. Mr. Baylor possesses
a fine voice, which he has cultivated
to a high degree of efficiency, and the i erals, delaying excutlons until
Impression left upon his auditors was could Investigate the charges.
his hard schooling and the education
he had won for himself had fitted
him for the place and time. The
enmity of the Jealous statesmen of
the time was referred to as an obsta
cle which Lincoln was called upon to
contend with, and which he over
came, and in spite of all opposition
of the members of his own cabinet,
he received the unanimous support of
the people and was renominated for
the presidency. Lincoln's Gettys
burg speech was read and referred to
as a classic. His warm feeling for
the soldier boys, and his many re
prieves of those sentenced to be shot,
was referred to as one of the charac
teristics of the great-hearted head of
the nation. Judge Travis read a few
samples of the telegrams which Lin
coln sent to the commanding gen-
he
Keturns From Jefferson Couni,
A. D. Kreager and William Orth
of Ontario, Canada, returned Satur
day evening from a trip to Jeffeon
county, Nebraska, where they had
been to visit relatives for a week. Mr.
Kreager saw lots of corn In the crib
while on this trip, the crops having
been rather better In that . locality
than here. lie was well pleased
with the lay of the country there, and I
enjoyed his visit. Mr. Kreager drove
in this morning, bringing Mr. Orth to
the Burlington station, where he
boarded the train for Peoria, Illinois.
. i mm home n
ST.
WARE III
HIT ROOD ROADS
Several Good Things Recom
mended in Resolutions Unan
inously Adopted.
marked.
The service was then turned over
to the president of the society, Miss
Johnston, who Introduced Judge
Travis as the speaker of the occasion.
The Judge prefaced his remarks by
saying that It had been the hope of
his parents to make a preacher of
him, but the audiences he had thus
far been called on to preach to had
been Juries, and sometimes lawyers.
He had read the biography of a law
yer whom the biographer wrote had
died at the age of 22, a profound
lawyer, Judge Travis was reminded
by this of the words of the Psalmist,
David, wherein David said: "In my
haste I said all men are liars." In
approaching his topic, "Abraham Lin
coln," Judge Travis said In substance,
that he did not live as a man at the
time of Lincoln's great achievements.
The speaker was but a boy when Lin
coln came upon the stage of the
world's activity. The speaker de
scribed the humble birthplace of the
great man, the log cabin constructed
from the rough hewn logs of the
forest, and placed In the structure
without a nail being driven. The
chimney built at the end of the cabin
from sticks piled one upon the other,
and plastered with mud, and the floor
made of puncheons, split logs laid
with the flat Bide up. Lincoln wa3
born in such a cabin In Kentucky, on
the 12th day of February, 1809, and
resided there in the forest for Borne
time, going with his parents to In
diana, where his mother died, his
father remarried and the future
statesman was reared by a good step
mother. The speaker referred to the
powerful physique of Lincoln, stat
ing that his powerful body was ruled
by a strong Intellect, and that with
less than a year of schooling, Lin
coln had developed Into a good law
yer, a strong orator, and a wise
statesman. Judge Travis referred
to Lincoln's high moral standard, his
love of honesty, and his Indomitable
will. He began the practice of law
In Springfield, Illinois, with a library
of but a few books, and with a debt
of $1,100 hanging over him, but with
his industry and ability to make
friends, his never failing honesty, he
soon had clients. The last of the
debt he liquidated while a member
of congress. Judge Travis then spoke
. of the stormy political time which
swept Abraham Lincoln into the
presidency. The speaker did not
agree with the Idea that Lincoln was
raised up by God especially for the
hour, but rather held to the idea that
Judge Travis spoke for almost an
hour, and was listened to with the
closest attention, and at the close of
the service received the congratula
tions of many on his able address.
Next Sunday evening Superintend
ent Abbott will address the young
people on the subject of "Patriotism."
The Bellevue quartet will sing at this
meeting.
At the Methodist Church.
The observation of the anniversary
of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln
was begun with the Sunday school at
the M. E. church and ended with a
fine address In the evening by ex
County Attorney C. A. Rawl3.
The Sunday school hour was en
tirely taken up with the Lincoln day
program. Tho male members of the
school read extracts from the differ
ent addresses of Lincoln. Comments
on the life of the great emancipator
were read from Grant, McKinely,
Grady and Emerson, and others. Hon.
R. B. Windham read the letter from
President Taft sent to the Sunday
schools throughout the country.
At the close of the program a pic
ture of Lincoln administering a
pledge of total abstinence to a twelve-year-old
boy, was unveiled by Tercy
Warthcn, a boy of the same age. The
pledge was then circulated among the
members of the school and all above
the primary signed the same pledge
which Lincoln administered to the
boy.
The Epworth League meeting In
the evening was annulled and the
service at 7:30 was also In keeping
with the special occasion in memory
of Lincoln. The church auditorium
and lecture room was filled with the
audience which assembled to hear
Mr. Rawls eloquent address.
Mr. Don York sang a solo, "Amer
ica for Christ," and the choir and
Glee club sang an anthem entitled,
"Union and Liberty."
Prayer was offered by Rev. Rat
cllffe, of the Christian church. The
address of the evenii.g was delivered
by Mr. Rawls, who prefaced his re
marks with a tribute to the flag, and
to the remnant of the Grand Army of
the Republic and Women's Relief
Corps, before him. The speaker occu
pied forty-five minutes and received
the undivided attention of the entire
congregation from the youngest to
the oldest. The address was replete
with eloquent periods, and words of
eulogy for the great Lincoln and the
work he wrought.
Previous to adjournment of the
Nebraska Retail Hardware associa
tion In Omaha Friday, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
"Resolved. That the members of
this association recognize the harm
ful effects of dishonest advertising
practiced by many irresponsible Indl
viduals and firms, not now amenable
to our laws, aiW herewith petition
our representatives In congress, to
urge the passage of a law prohibiting
all untruthful and deceitful advertis
ing. "Resolved. That we most earnest
ly protest against the delay In bring
ing about readjustments . of rates
charged by the express companies, be
lieving as we do that nine-tenths of
the citizens of our country, regardless
of location or vocation, feel the in
justice of allowing this octopus to
prey upon them from year to year.
We appeal to our Interstate commerce
commissioners to see that the laws on
our statute books be properly and
promptly enforced to that end, that
we be relieved from such injustice.
"Resolved, That we urge our rep
resentatlvo in congress to assist in
securing the passage of a law reduce
lng the postage on" first class mail
matters from 2 cents to 1 cent. We
further urge them to favor postal
legislation, tending to adjustment of
rates to the end that each class of
mailable matter bear Its Just propor
tional rate of cost.
"Resolved. That recognizing the
importance, economically, socially
and educationally of good roads to all
citizens of the state, we commend and
encourage all efforts In the direction
of road improvement whether they
be made by public officials or by pri
vate Individuals. We further urge
upon the present legislature the adop
tion of road laws which will not only
make It possible, but highly probable,
Miss Edna Louis Letter, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lefler of this
city, and Lloyd Miller, also a resident
In the near vicinity, were married
Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the
bride's home, the Rev. J. W. Davis,
pastor of the M. E. church, officiat
ing. Wright Gonzales and Daisy
Langhorst were the attendants. The
wedding music was furnished by Miss
Emm Stlrtz. Miss Minnie Suther
land sang "For Love's Sweet Sake,"
after , which Medelssohn's wedding
march was played. The bride and
groom then took their places under
an arch In one corner of the recep
tion room where the words were
spoken that made them man and
wife.
The brldo wore a beautiful white
gown trimmed in white mcssellne,
while the groom wore the convention
al black. The ever popular ring
ceremony was used. The home was
beautifully decorated for the occa
sion. A fine array of presents attest tho
esteem In which the young folks are
held and will serve as life long
mementoes.
The out of town guests were Mr.
and Mrs. M. C. Lefler and Harry
Lefler, Teru; Mrs. John Phelps,
Louisville; Miss Emma Watson,
Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. Millard
Lefler, Gordan, Nebraska, and Mr. H.
Thoraason and daughter, Blanche, of
Wlnthrop, Iowa.
Mrl and Mrs. Miller will go to
housekeeping on one of the Miller
farms southeast of town. This paper
Is pleased to be numbered among the
host of friends who will wish them
Godspeed Elmwood Leader-Echo.
SATURDAY
There Was a Large Crowd in
Attendance at Coates Hall
and a General Good Time.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY
The cozy home of Mr. and Mrs. J
B. Fltser was the scene of a delight
ful birthday party Saturday after
noon, when their son, Master Leroy,
entertained a large number of his
little Bciioolmates and friends in
honor of his eighth birthday anni
versary. Tho little folks spent a
very happy afternoon, the greater
part of which was devoted to various
games and pranks which children de
light In and which aroused consider
able merriment for them. Then too,
there was a most delicious birthday
supper, which was served at a con
venient hour and which was likewise
thoroughly enjoyed. For the occa
sion and In deference to tho Valentine
season the rooms of the Pltser home
had been prettily decorated with little
red hearts and angels. Master Le
roy was the recipient of many band-
that we shall speedily secure better J some gifts, which will assist him In
COUNTY JAIL HAS BEEN
BRIGHTENED UP SOI
If you have not been to the county
Jail, you should walk over and take a
peep at the Interior. The walls have
been decorated with a couple of
coats of fresh new paint, and the
celling frescoed In tho latest approved
style. The color Is pea-green and
very soothing to the eye of the inhabi
tants. The material was furnished by
the commissioners, and the rtlsttc
work was done by Oklahoma Vandcr
vcrt. Tho chief did not commit him
self, but tho reader can form his own
conclusion as to whether the cleaning
up was In anticipation of the return
roads. .
"Resolved, That we do most hearti
ly Indorse house roll No. 240, a bill
to provide for a universal hunting
license, for tho reason we believe It
will ultimately produce a fund suffi
cient to buy and maintain a game
farm for breeding and distributing
wild game for the further reason that
Bald fund will be paid by the hunter
who derives the benefit and not by
the taxpayer In general, and that a
copy of this resolution be mailed the
Becrctary of the senate and the clerk
of the house without unnecessary de
lay. "Resolved, That we recommend the
passage of house roll No. 183 appro
priating $500 for Improvements and
betterments at the state hatcheries,
and $3,000 for seining overflow ponds
and shallow waters and conservation
of our native fish."
who gave leg bail some weeks ago, In
preference to giving a peace bond. At
least as soon as tho painting was
done Fred came back to town, and
last night the hard-hearted officers of
the law thrust him back In Jail.
Observo Lincoln's ItiUliclaf.
From Monday' Pally.
This morning in recognition of the
anniversary of the birth of Abraham
Lincoln, In the high school, was read
he little booklet by Mary Raymond
Shlpman Andrews, entitled "Tho Per
fect Tribute." A little story contain
ing the Gettysburg address. We re
gret that space will not permit the
reproduction of the little gem.
Elmer Spies returned to the Omaha
commercial college this morning,
having come to Iiattsmouth on busl-
of Fred Ohm, an erstwhile Inmate ( nc ss yt: tri day.
'Tattler ami Gossip."
Tho following, from an exchange,
contains so much truth In a very lit
tlo space, that we give it a place In
the Journal: "How much happier
we would all be If we would attempt
to build Instead of tearing down;
how much sweeter our lives would be,
If we would encourage, by kind
words, those of our fellowmen and
fellow women who have fallen by the
wayside; extend a helping hand,
whisper words of encouragement In
their, ears, and oh! how much bright
er our lives and theirs would bo. Give
no heed to tho Tattler and Gopslp,
turn a deaf ear and tell them that
you are otherwise engaged, when you
find them inclined to talk and very
soon the tatiers will find their pro
fession gone."
Mrs. Sharp arcompanlcd her son L.
C. Sharp, to Omaha this morning,
I where she spent the day with friends.
remembering this happy event.
Tne little people who participated
In this most enjoyable birthday
party were: Virginia, Grace and
Elizabeth Beeson, Gertrude Ramsey,
Isabel, Carra and Wllma Rainey,
Mabel and Helen Pltser, Newell Rob
erts, Roscoe-IIill, Dean Douglass,
Gilbert Silence, Carl Schneider, Le
roy Pltser, Marlon Mauzy, Lyda
Johnson, James Harold Ramsey.
The St. Valentine party given at
Coates' hall last Saturday, under the
auspices of Mr. and Mrs. II. S. Aus
tin, In honor of the St. Luke's choir,
was quite largely attended, and was
one of the most enjoyable events of
the season. The object of the gath
ering was for sociability, and the
very nominal admission fee was sim
ply to defray expenses, and not for a
revenuo gain. There was consider
able over one hundred In attendance
and the affair was all that could pos
sibly be expected, a grand buccoks In
every particular. The entire hall and
banquet rooms were very prettily
and appropriately decorated with a
variety of sizes of hearts, red In
color, denoting In whoso honor tho
occasion was given. The decorating
committee was composed of Mrs. II.
S. Austin, Miss Violet Dodge and
Miss Gretchen Donnelly. The M. W.
A. orchestra were present and fur
nished music for those who wished
to dance. Tables were placed In the
banquet room for those who pre
ferred the cards. Refreshments con
sisting of Ice cream and cake were
served at the usual hour.
As stated above the affair was
given by Mr. and Mrs. Austin, who
have always taken a great interest in
the church work, and they havo
worked doubly hard In the Interests
of the choir, exerting every effort to
place their musical numbers at the
very highest standard, to which end
the members of the church well know
the fruits of their labors. Thus the
party was given by them with but
one point In view, to create Just a
little moro enthusiasm and good
spirit among the members, and they
feel, as well ns all the members of
tho choir, very jubilant over the re
sults of the party last Saturday even
ing.
There was quite r number of
friends from out of the city In attend
ance as follows: Miss Florence Fass
bender, Love Ballard and Hazel Clau
sen, Messrs. Mones Hawley, Carl
Stahlhut, M. R. Wessel and Geo.
Slack, all from Nebraska City, and
were guests of Miss Gretchen Don
nelly, while In the city, and remain
ing over Sunday; F. M. McCarthy, of
Union, Chns. McCarthy and Miss
Bessie McCarthy, of Wyoming, who
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jay
FelverB; Misses Dora Spetman, Ella
Spetman, Vera Spetman, Ada Spet
man, Maud Egan and Mattlo Barnes,
of Council Bluffs, Al. White, Will
White, Fred Arant, Walter Bread-
beck, Osear Irwin, Harry Jeffries,
Harold Jaekson, James rhllllps, Br.,
of Omaha, both parties from Omaha
and Council Bluffs, being guests of
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Baylor, Guy and
Carl Reese. Misses Lucetta Patter
son and Alice Buchanan, of Omaha,
guests of Miss Helen Dovey.
An Appreciative Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Domingo were
In the city over Sunday, visiting their
daughter, Mrs. Ray Smith. Saturday
Mr. Domingo gave the Journal a
pleasant call, whl'.h we highly Appre
ciated, and whllo here renewed his
faith In the Old Reliable another
yeitr Mr. Domingo la ono of the
substantial citizens of Cass county,
snd Is president of the City National
Hunk of Weeping Water, and h citi
zen for any community to feel proud
of. The Journal is proud to number
Mr. Domingo as one of Its matrons.
Vr. and Mrs. Domingo returned
','ume today.
B. B. WARTHEN .HAS EX
CITING TIE WITH COW
Saturday afternoon Mr. B. B. War
then had an exciting expcrleneo with
an enraged bossy which he met on
his way to town. The cow W said
to bo the property of Max Herman,
and as Mr. Warthen crossed tho
bridge coming from YVtnterstctn Hill
to the city, ho noticed some yards lu
advance a cow coming toward him on
the walk, but paid no attention to
her, supposing Bho would step asldo
when he reached her, but not so, In
stead of doing bo, the animal snort
ed, ducked her head and charged
Mr. Warthen, who was too close to
retreat. Ho grasped the bruto by
the horns nnd struggled with her
for Borne minutes before she freed
herself and backed up for a second
charge
Mr. Warthen happened to see a
club lying near which ho Bocured
and struck the animal several hard
blows before she would leave tho
fray. He came on to town and was
completely exhausted by his en
counter. Mr. Warthen does not caro to havo
another such experience, and it Is
fortunate that tho animal did not
attack a child or a woman, as they
would have undoubtedly been Injured.
CASS COUNTY COUPLE
COUNCILMAN HEUiWAN FOR
MUKIGIPAL OWNERSHIP
Iiattsmouth, Neb., Fib. S, '1 1.
To tho Editor of the Lincoln Herald:
Dear Sir The remarks you made
In tho Herald about Iiattsmouth soon
to have a tussel with the water fran
chise and to establish a city plant and
save money Is O. K. I, myself, have
been fighting for the same for the last
ten years, and will run for mayor this N
spring on the socialist ticket and will
work for municipal ownership of the
water plant. Please give It a boost In
the Herald. Yours truly,
Frank E. Neunian.
Last week two of Cass county's
popular young people decided to sur
prise their numerous friends by get
ting married. They also made the
surprise all the greater by having the
knot tied outside the limits of tho
county. Tho groom was Mr. Chud
Mayabb and the brldo Miss Mary
Barker, and In company with the
groom's brother, Seymore, and the
bride's sister, Martha, made their
way to tho Burlington station Thurs
day morning, giving it out that they
were bound for South Dakota for a
lslt with friends, but purchasing
tickets for Omaha,. where the young
people were Joined In wedlock.
iMr. and Mrs. Mayabb returned to
riattsmouth and will make thU their
home, he having a gc;od position with
Mr. Wiles, near the city.
Card of Thank.
The undersigned wish to express
their heartfelt aanks to tho neigh
bors and friends who bo kindly ten
dered aid and sympathy during tho
recent Illness and death of our be
loved mother, Mrs. Marshall. May
a kind, heavenly Father reward each
one.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Smith.
' No Longer Mayor of Kenosha.
From Tuemlav'i Uallv
Our good friend L. IJ. Brown, for
mer mayor of Kenosiha, was In the
city today, visiting with his many
friends, and of course did not forget
the Journal office. "Llg" says he
has resigned as mayor of Kenosha,
and at the last meeting of tho muni
cipal officials, they decided to dis
charge tho chief of police and police
Judge, as all the citizens of that
vicinity had become so law abiding
that they found no necessity for such
officials. This Is Mr. Brown's first
visit to the county seat since the first
of the year, and we were pleased to
see him and learn that his health
has been good all winter. Ills sister,
Mrs. Nix, ha9 not been enjoying good
health this winter, suffering with the
grippe. Whllo here, Mr. Brown re
newed for his dally, also, for tho two
weeklies he sends to Frank Bourl-
clous, at Plnevllle, Oregon, and one
to Mrs. Kittle Tucker, at Wlllard,
Colorado.
Mr. Neunian has served the city of
riattsmouth a number of years as a
faithful and efficient councilman and
though elected as an Independent, he
has 'or years been a very pronounced
socialist, riattsmouth has a large
contingent of socialists and Mr. Neu
nian will poll a large vote for mayor,
If Indeed he may not be successful.
He certainly has a live Issue for his
campaign city ownership of the
water system. Lincoln Herald.
Loses Ilk Coat nnd Hat.
Our genial friend, M. Mauzy,
called at the Journal office last Sat
urday evening to renew for the copy
of the dally he Bends to his son,
Robert, In Denver. In conversation
with him he tells us that Bob, who Is
In the Pullman service, as conductor,
and running west from Denver, had
the misfortune to have his coat and
hat stolen from tho car on Tils last
run, which, although quite a loss,
Bob Bays he made no effort to re
cover, owing to the fact that he was
suspicious of the "nigger" porter.
Ho Bays ho would never near it again
should he find it on the back of Mr.
"Coon."
Conic Bloc k Sold.
At Bhcrlff's Bale today tho Coates
block was sold to P. J. Cunningham,
tho third mortgagee, for $30,000.00.
Mr. Cunningham bid to protect bis
third mortgago Interest.
Mr. D. Shrader, of Elmwood, and
his brother, Homer, from rear Ne
hawka, drove to riattsmouth this
morning and transacted business
matters which demanded their atten
tion for a time.
Not Ice.
Notice Is hereby given that a meet
ing of tho Stockholders of tho Bur
lington & Missouri River R. 11. Com
pand In Nebraska, will be held In
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, at 10 a. m.,
February 23, 1911.
Tho meeting will be held for the
election of nlno directors of tho com
pany to Bcrve until their successors
are elected and qualified, and for tho
transaction of such otlier business as
may legally come before It.
W. P. Durkee,
Secretary.
Omaha, Nebraska, January 19, 1911