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LEE HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. FOR THE EIGHTH TIME UH SHOULD GEI BUS) L mm. mm si r" III SSI IC A Efforts Being Made to Establish a Y. M. C. A. in This Citv, Which Is a Most Noble Undertaking, and One Worthy of the Support of Every Good and Loyal Citizen. Thf iM'slin il' tin' urbaniza tion of a Y. .M. C. A. in lliis city has been inni-i' or less agitated by the young men of IMaltsiiioulh for a long lime. Towns no larger 'than this have such an organiza tion and in some cities no larger 111 organization owns its own building and is a strong factor for uood in tin imunity where situated. The. mailer has taken more tangible shape in Plaltsmouth within the past three or four months than ever before, Hev. V. L. Austin having taken the mat ter up willi sol f (he leading men 01 ine lown aim inane u thorough investigation of the feasibility of a local organization. Secretary Ha i ley of the Omaha Y. M. C. A. has offered to come to this city and meet a committee of (he business men of the town and go over the matter with them. His experience in conducting the Omaha organization would render him a valuable aid to those in terested in the enterprise hero. There will necessarily bo some expense attached to the proper running of a local Y M. G. A., as it will not do to turn the young sters loose in a reading room or gymnasium without a suitable person in charge lo see that the rules of the organization are observed. This position is usually A SMALL BLAZE IN ur 'Very Narrow Escape From a Dis astrous Conflagration, Made Through Carelessness. Fire broke out about 5:15 this morning at' I he ice house of Halt & Son and practically destroyed the building, but did no further damage, owing to the prompt re sponse of the lire boys to the call for water. The fire seems to have started in the sawdust piled by the side of the building. Some papers had been burned near the sawdust yesterday about noon and shortly afterward the sawdust was discovered on fire and blazing al most to the roof of the house. Ed "Kruger, who was passing at the time, gave the alarm and he and Anton Trility. extinguished the flames before Ihe fire caught the building. Night Policeman Henry Trout discovered a blaze at the same place about midnight and put it out, and late, it appears, the wind again fanned the smoulder ing sawdust into flames, which camo nearly resulting in a disas trous fire. Had the flames spread eastward and reached the gasoline storage tank of J he firm the ex plosion which would have follow- MENTOR UNIONS THE EARLY MORNING I - MEHTOR COMFORT II siTl i the many points of excellence of Mentor Suits. We have them from $1.00 to $3.03 per suit. SMmn Jlat I by a paid secretary, who acts a custodian of the rooms. A g innasiuin, a bath and reading mom should be maintained, and some philanthropic person is needed now who has the good of society at heart to the extent that he will go. down into his money chesl and finance the coveted Y'. M. V.. A. organization. Hev. Austin has figured the cost of a suite of rooms in the Coates' block, including light and heat, and has the matter in shape to present to the Commercial club at a very early dale, more is no doubt but there is a demand for it here. The young men of the oily go frequently to Omaha, where they enjoy the benefits of the cheerful, home-like rooms and where their every want is sup plied at a nominal cost to them, and these same young men would like to patronize an institution of the same kind in their own city. The Journal will be a booster for any proposition of this sort which will benefit and better the conditions of the young men of Plaltsmouth by furnishing them a place for exercise of their physical, as well as the improve ment of tehir mental powers. We hope that Rev. Austin will suc ceed in interesting the ministers of other churches and everyone in the city in the matter in hand. od would no doubt have scattered the flames far and wide, but for tunately such did not happen. At this season of the year, and after the protracted drouth and on a windy day, it is almost criminal to attempt to burn papers in the alleys unless the party burning such rubbish will see that the fire is wholly burned out before loav ing it. About twenty of the fire boys turned out and hurirod the hose carts to the scone of the fire and had the water turned on in a short lime after Ihe alarm was given. Tim boys are entitled to credit for their prompt action. Also Mr Trility, the barber, deserves con siderable credit, as he was one uf the first on hand lo help ex linguish the flames. Finished the Corn Husking. joiiii Meisinger, jr., or near Cedar Creek finished corn husking yesterday and brought the men in this morning for a little recrea lion. Mr. Meisinger. on advice of his physician, did not participate in Ihe' gathering of the corn crop this season. However, he had a fair yield, taking into considera lion the season, his fields going from 25 to 30 bushels per acre. James Terryborry of near Cedar Creek was a Plallsniouth visitor this morning, having been called lo the county seat on business. the kind that feels right. Not all union underwear is actually comfortable M entor science has done much to make it so. Mentor Unions are built primari ly for those who want underwear for warmth and health. The secret of Mentor comfort lies in careful lines and accurate pro portion, in the ease with which the Mentor con forms to every move ment of the body, and in the fine materials and workmanship. The big broad flaps, with two buttons insur ing a neat and comfort able fit are onlv one of Manhattan Shirt llllei It has been the custom for some years on Wednesday before Thanksgiving day In take a col lection in the public schools for the ben til of the public library. This collodion will bo taken as usual on next W ednesday, .Novem ber 'J'.', in all the schools. The money goes into the fund for tin purchase of new books. There will be no school on No vember 30, Thanksgiving day, nor on Friday December 1, the board having ordered a Iwo days' vaca tion, as has been Ihe custom for vears. Tin' smile noted on the faces of the teachers is accounted for from the fact, that tomorrow is pay-day and the end of the third month of the term. The school year is just one-third gone. Superintendent Abbott was to day called upon by the juvenile court to furnish the school record of Ivldio Yerhtilo of the fifth grade in the Columbian school; Krwin Fullington of the fourth grade, same school, and Eddie Maybeo of the fourth grade, YVinlersloin school. "Under the Harvest Moon.'' The forthcoming production of "Under the Harvest Moon" prom ises lo be one of Ihe real treats of the season. If contains all the elements that go to make the suc cessful play of today without those objectionable features so often found and against which in telligont Ihealer-goors rebel. In Under the Harvest Moon" we have a four-ad rural comedy drama of Ihe modern school. It is clean, bright, full of comedy and pathos and a thoroughly wholesome play, and while "Under the Harvest Moon" has many quaint linos and comedy situa tions, there are many scones of genuine dramatic intensity, for there is plenty of heart interest throughout ils four acts. Two of the ads especially appeal to the audience, the old Stobbins farm near Haskinsvillo, Maim1, over looking the Hudson, is a very re alistic picture. The setting in the third act is beautiful. It shows the Haskinsville church on Christ mas eve, and a realisllc snow storm is produced. The characters of the play are all na tn ra I and not over-drawn; in fact there is no need of it, for the rea son that Now England, in which most of the scenes are laid, offer ed the opportunity to Ihe play wright for character studies which can be found in no other place. It is a most complete pro duction scenically, every effect to Ihe smallest detail being curried by Ihe company. This production comes lo the Parmelo theater Thursday night, November 30. Masonic Home Notes. Judge Thumniel,. (irand Sec rotary Francis 1). White and M . , ... 4. pownng wore visitors Novem ber 15. Miss M. Mickey of Osceola daughter of ex-(iovornor Mickey visiled her aunt last week. J. F. Wilcox, Mrs. M. H. Adams Mrs. W. F. Ilonoko, W. H. Smith Mrs. H. E. Smith and son, Victor all of Omaha, wore visitors at the Homo Wednesday, and with the exception of W. II. Smith, return- oil lo Omaha the same day. Arthur J. Jackson and family trustee of the home, motorcc irom ineir nome at uniaria and visited relatives in the citv and also called at Ihe Home for short time. (rand High Priest fleorgo Powell will visit the Royal Arc Chapter here November 28. Hugh Carpenter of Omaha has been admitted lo the home and occupies Ihe only room which was vacant prior to his coming, inak ing 42 members of the Home and 10 employes, which constitutes Ihe largest family in the city. Accepts Good Position. Miss Erances Weidman this week accepted (he position of slonographor and bookkeeper for Ihe Plaltsmouth Water company. Miss Woidman's experience will bo a valuable aid to her in her new position, and. Ihe water company is indeed fortunate in securing her services. Farmers, Notice I To the farmer man or lady who brings us the largest num ber of eggs between November 9 and December 9 we will givo a sack of Plainsifter Flour. When you bring us your eggs don't for get that wo pay tho highest mar ket price for same. Halt & Son. The Matter of Cass County vs. Sarpy County Again in the Supreme Court. For the eighth time, says tin' Lincoln News, the supremo court is called upon to decide whether Sarpy county should not help Cass county in the matter of a bridge across the Platte at Louisville. The identical case has four times been before the court, and the same subject of conl roversy throe I hues. In IK'.ut he bridge was creel ed from I lie proceeds of bonds is sued by Louisville precinct. Sarpy county was not a parly lo the con st ruction nor did it have anything lo do willi ils building. After its oust ruction it was used as a part f the highway 'between the two Minlios. In l'.'OO the county of ass asked Sarpy county to enter into a joint contract to repair the ridge, which had become in bad hapo. Sarpy county refused, and iss thereupon diil the work. It paid Ihe contractor something over !?,, nun. 1 1 a 1 1 ol the nrnlge is in Sarpy and half in Cass, and the oinmissioners of Ihe latter filed claim willi the commissioners of Sarpy for half the cost of re tail. This was rejected. An ap peal was taken, and a Sarpy coun ty jury decided in favor of Sarpy on nly. The fads and the law in the ase are both disputed. It, is dis till od whether Sarpy county stablished and worked a highway oading lo the bridge on ils side of the river, and it is also dis puted whether Ihe bridge was eally repaired or rebuilt under a pretense of being repaired. Sarpy county contends that in letting Ihe onlraet for repairs the commis sioners of Cass county disregard- d the law requiring the lofting of . contract for all repairs in ex cess of $100, and that anyway the jury having decided adversely to the claim of Cass that it was part of a public highway, that the ver diet should stand unless clearly wrong. Cass county asks, in case of a reversal, that the case be sent to some oilier county than Sarpy for retrial. It might be added that the bridge is no longer in existence. During Ihe time the controversy has' been ponding it, was washed and torn out by a storm. A toll bridge is the means of com munication now between the Iwo counties at that point. A Most Enjoyable Musical. A most enjoyable musical was held at the home of Mrs. II. S.I Austin last evening by the Junior Auxiliary of SI. Luke's church. Tho Junior Auxiliary is under the leadership of Mrs. Kuhns and it has been Ihe custom of this or ganization to give a musieul or some sort of social affair oc casionally, at, which Time a col lodion is taken and said amount is used for promoting the work in Ihe misison field. A program of vocal and instrumental selections and readings had boon prepared by the Juniors, assisted by their leader, Mrs. Kuhns, which was most thoroughly appreciated by the large number fortunate enough to be present, and made the evening's entertainment a s-plondid one. Miss Anderson con tributed a number of readings, while Miss Wilson, Misses Emma Cummins, Dorothy IJritt and Miss Newbroneh furnished some do lightful instrumental selections. This fine program was made all Ihe more entertaining by some charming numbers in the shape of vocal selections by Misses Nora Livingston, Gretchcn Donnelly,! llarbara Clement, Mrs. II. R. Aus tin ami Glen Scott. After this program a collodion was taken and in ihis way the Juniors re alized a neat sum, which will be forwarded lo the Mission board. A very pleasant social time was then indulged in and then light refreshments were served. Will Harvest Cain Sood. From Monilay'i Dally. Sam Schwab of near Murray was in Ihe city today looking after business mailers for a short time. Mr. Schwab is a little interested in having a good brand of weather for the rest of the month. Ho has seven acres of eain whicti Mm freeze of two weeks ago brought to Iho ground, and the job of cut ting and threshing this crop is quite a chore. The crop is valu able and ho cannot atTord lo lose it, as if means between 8400 and 500 when threshed and mar keted. Mr. Schwab expects to be gin the harvest of the seed to morrow, but should the weather set in bad he will be much delayed. HIGH GRADE LINENS You are doubtless a good judge of values, so we want you to come in and see the stock we have. We say you will get value received and more, in the values that are offered you, but you are the one to be convinced. See the window display. Then come in and see what is on the inside You can get the finest damasks made for $1.23 per yard with napkins to match. Linen crash for embroidering at 30c per yard and linen for every purpose, such as, 72 inch plain damask for embroidering, lunch cloths, towels, art linens, linen sheeting, etc. Come and be convinced. Corn er. Sixth and "Mai n St. -Wones iNBu,Ay Entertains "Jolly 8." The pleasant home of Mrs. N. W. Chrisingcr on High School Hill was the scene of a delightful card parly yesterday afternoon, when she entertained the members of the "Jolly 8" club. The principal amusement was derived from the card games, there being seven games played. Mrs. Waddiek cap tured the first prize, a very pretty large glass dish, while Mrs. Hur dick carried oil' Ihe booby prize, a small glass dish. After the card games the ladies whilod away the time in social conversation and olhor amusements. The score cards spoke of the Thanks giving season, Having I lie turkey decorations. Just prior to the close of this most excellent after noon's entertainment a dainty three-course luncheon was served try the hostess, to which tho guests could not help but do ample jus- lice. The place cards also had the turkey decorations in defer ence to the Thanksgiving season, AMONG OUR READERS. V. E. Perry called at the Journal office this week and ordered the semi-weekly issue sent to his brother C. N. Perry, at Malcolm, Neb., for ono'year. C. A. Gauer was in from Cedar Crook Tuesday and called at this office for a brief visit and to re new for his paper another year. Mrs. Klla Hiekson, who has boon visiting in the city for the past few days, called at the Jour nal office ami subscribed: for the paper. She has boon here visiting with friends and relatives. Henry Ililbert, from south of the city, wus in last Saturday and renewed for his paper for another year? Shooting Match. A shooting malch for ducks and goose at Avoca Saturday, Novem ber 25th, at 2 p. m. There will also be Blue Hock shooting. W. II. Masoman. 11-lfi-wlt. "P. & 13.," the new 3c cigar, made in Plaltsmouth. Try one. SHOPPING I3Y TELEPHONE The Bell Telephone has revolutionized methods of shopping. Hundreds of thousands of people now do their buying over the local and long distance lines of Beil System, because it is the quickest, most satisfac tory and most comfortable way.' Oftentimes the things you want cannot he bought in the local shops but you can always buy over the Bell tele phone, for its lines reach all the big markets everywhere. M. :. ISRANTNr.R, In County Court. The throe boys who wore re turned from oLuisvillo by E. Man speaker Tuesday evening were, in Judge Heesou's court this morn ing, whore a hearing was had on a complaint of incorrigability. Superintendent Abbott was in vited to be present and gave an accounts of the boys' records in their school work After hearing Ihe evidence the court inado the order committing Ihe three to the industrial school at Kearney But after consulting with Ihe parents of the children and Superintend ent Abbott the court suspended Ihe sentence of each of the boys during their good behavior U. S. Mail Meets Accident. F. II. Marks of La Platte was a Plaltsmouth visitor today and re , jatod a singular accident which occurred to tho mail sack at thai station this morning. No. 0. which does not stop at La Platte, throws mail at that station, and when the big bag was hurled from the train mail car this morning it struck the switch wire, and rebounding1, fell across the rail beneath tha wheels of the fast moving train and the end of Ihe mail sack was cut off, scattering papers, letters and other contents of the mail bag for some distance along the track. Eastern Star Meets. ' The superior officers of the Eastern Star held an interesting meeting at the Masonic temple lust evening and Ihe local lodge tendered thoni a fine banquet. Mrs. J. W. Gamble, associate con duel ross, was present and in spected a large class in the work of the order. Toasts were re sponded to by Hev. W. L. Austin, Miss Emma Myers, Mrs. Chapman, ,Mr-XVmVw ftl"1 Mrs- J' NV' rillm-l Ice cream, with Hie finest fruit flavors, at Hookmoyer & Maurer's. Highest price paid for all kinds of poultry. Hatt Produce Co. Nebraska Telephone Company I'latlsmouth Manager