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Neb State Hil.maJ Sor pluttBMouth Soutnal VOL. XXXIII. PLATTSM O UTIL NEBRASKA, MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1915. NO. 87. am MR. 01 CUPID CUTS ANOTHER QUEER CAPER Mr. C. H. MeKenzie of Ilavt-lock and Miss Myrtle Hall United in the Holy Bonds of Wedlock. From Friday' rally. A very quiet and pretty home wed ding was solomnized last evening at ft o'clock at the charming: home of Mr. i-nd Mrs. Julius M. Hall, on Orchard II ill. when their daughter, Miss Myrtle, was united in marriage to Mr. C. E. McKenzie of Havelock. The happy event was witnessed by the relatives of the bride and a few inti mate friends and was a most impres sive one, the ring: service being; used ly Rev. F. M. Druliner of the Methodist church, and the occasion was one that impressed all v.'ith the beauty and solemnity of the ceremony that was uniting; the hearts and lives of these two estimable young; people. As the bride and groom entered the parlors of the home, unattended, to take their station before the min ister, the wedding march was softly played by Miss Marie Fitzgerald. The bride was gowned in her traveling costume of sand silk and wore a very handsome picture hat, while the groom was attired in the conventional dark afternoon costume. The parlors of the Hall home were very prettily decorated with carnations and ferns, which lent a touch of artistic beauty to the event. Following the ceremony the bridal party and guests were served with very tempting and de licious refreshments and the happy young people showered with the best wishes of their friends. The bridal couple departed on the 7:45 Missouri Pacific for Omaha, trom where they will leave for Har vard, Nebraska, to visit at the home of Mr. McKinzie's parents for a short time before returning to Havelock, where they will make their future heme. A large number of friends were at the station to bid them good luck and happiness as they departed on their honeymoon. JOKES PLAYED ON NEWLY WEDDED SOME TIMES VERY AMUSING From Friday's Dalk'- We have often wondered Avhy the friends of a newly wedded couple al ways, if the occasion will permit, make a practice of deluging them with rice, as well as old shoes and other objects that make them a mark for the laughter and jokes of all in the immediate vicinity, and it would seem that these actions would cer tainly be appreciated more if the parties doing them would see that they were omitted. A short time ago we were on a train passing through one of the small towns, and as it pulled into the station was attracted by a struggling, howling mass of humanity on the platform, and finally a young man and woman emerged from the crowd and attempted to get on the train, while rice and old shoes flew right and left and the attention of everyone on the train was centered on the two, who were evidently just married, and after escaping from their demonstrative friends in the old home town they had to endure the grins and smiles of the trainmen and passengers on the train until they leached their destination. Surely ruch actions are a hard test cn a per son's friendship. Funeral of Mrs. Root. From Saturday's Dallv. This afternoon the body of Mrs. Root, mother of Judge Jesse L. Root, arrived in this city over the Burling ton and the cortage proceeded direct to Oak Hill cemetery, where, after a short prayer service, the body was consigned to its last resting place in the family lot. The pall-bearers were selected from the members of the Cass county bar, of which Judge Root was a distinguished member for years. Has Fingers Slightly Injured. Prom Friday's Daily. une oi me mtie sons oi Air. and Mrs. Will Jean met with what might 1 ave proven a very serious mishap Wednesday afternoon while he and his little brother were playing at their home near this city. The boys had a small hand ax and were playing with this when one of them got his right hand too close to the business end of the ax and as a result had small section of the skin removed from the fingers of the right hand, and it is lucky that the lad was not more seriously injured. THOMAS SVOBODA PASSES AWAY AT THE HOME OF FRANK SLAVICEK From Friaay's i tally. This morning shortly before 11 o clock Thomas Svoboda. who has been very ill for the past ten days, passed away at the home of Frank Slavicek, where he has been making his home since coming to this city a little over a year ago from Lawrence, Nebraska. The fatal illness of Tom coated back some three months ago, when he was taken with an attack of measles and which was quite severe with him, and when he recovered suf ficiently he exposed himself by coming out in the cold and this resulted in a very severe gathering in his head that confined him to his bed for sev eral weeks. As soon as he was able he resumed his duties in the Burling tcn blacksmith shop, but in a few days became so ill that he was forced to remain at home, and on examina tion it was found that perotinitis had set in, and despite all that could be done for him he gradually grew weak er, and as the malady progressed it could be seen that his days were num bered. His parents arrived a few days ago from Lawrence and were present when their beloved one passed to the Great Beyond. The bitterness of the parting comes in the thought that this bright, genial young man, just dawning into manhood, must be taken from his family and friends ere he had lived his life to its complete ness. There has hardly been a young man who had endeared himself more to those he came in touch with than Tom, and the news of his death falls heavily on their hearts, and it will be a long time before the void in their lives caused by the death of this young man is filled. The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed as yet, but it is thought that the body will be taken back to the old home at Law rence to be laid at rest in the cem etery there. To the bereaved parents the deepest sympathy of the entire community will be extended in their hour of grief and sorrow. From Friday's Daily. This morning the body of the late Thomas Svoboda was taken to his old home at Lawrence, Nebraska, where it will be laid to rest in the cemetery there Monday morning, after short service at the Catholic church in that place. Besides the parents, who were here at the sad event, Mrs. John J. Svoboda and Frank Slavicek accom panied the body to Lawrence for burial. The young man just called away, was born in Plattsmouth on February 24, 1894, and when he was only 17 months old the family remov ed to Lawrence, where they have since made their home. The family and the funeral cortage was accompanied to the Burlington station by a large number of sorrowing friends and rela tives to pay their last tribute of re spect and esteem to the memory of this splendid young man. There was a wealth of floral remembrances laid on the casket as a gentle wordless tribute of the love with which the friends had held this genial young man, who was taken from them while yet life was so bright with youth and charm. Card of Thanks. We desire to return our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the friends and neighbors who so lovingly min istered to our beloved son during his last sickness and at his death with their sympathy making our grief easier to bear. Especially do we wish to thank Anton Toman, jr., Peter Gradoville, Frank Ashenbrenner, Joe Stenik, John J. Svoboda and Joe Jel inek for their care of our loved one. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Svoboda. DELIGHTFUL EVEN ING AT THE HOME OF H. If. DQVEY Membership of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, of St. Luke's Church Elegantly Entertained. From Saturday's ra!l. Last evening the members of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, of St. Luke's church, were entertained in a most delightful manner at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. H N. Dovey by a banquet that was one of the most pleasant affairs that has been held for some time. The banquet was served in the large, spacious din ing room of the Dovey home, and the table, glittering with the spark ling silver and china, was made most beautiful by decorations of carna tions and ferns, while the soft-shaded candelbras with their candles, cast a soft and pleasing light over the banqueters who were present at the feast. The banquet was most tempt ing and was served by the ladies of St. Mary's Guild, and as is usual with a dinner prepared by these ladies, there was nothing omitted to make it a most complete success in the way of good things to tempt the appetite of the most discriminating. The ban quest was given to the men of the parish to bring them in closer touch with each other, and to more fully understand the meaning of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, which is the leading men's organization of the Episcopal church in the United States. While the banquet was being par taken of Miss Emma Cummins, at the piano, and Miss Agnes Knoflicek, the violinist, gave a number of highly en joyable selection that demonstrated the wonderful skill possessed by these two talented young ladies, and this teature was one oi the most enjoy tble of the banquet. Dr. J. S. Liv ingston, director of the local chapter of the Brotherhood, presided over the banquet as toastmaster, and a few brief remarks on the Brotherhood, its cbjects and purposes, as well as its benefits to the men of the com munity were given by Rev. W. S. Leete, rector of the church, Henry R. Gering, Dr. T. P. Livingston and George H. Falter, all of which were very inspiring to the men of the church present at the banquet. The members of the Brotherhood feel very grateful to the ladies for their helpfulness in serving the ban quet and the occasion will serve as an inspiration to other moves of the or ganization. The next meeting of the Brotherhood will be held at the church on Monday evening, April 26. SDIT FOR DIVORCE FILED IN THE DISTRICT CODRT From Friday's Dally. This morning a suit for divorce was filed in the district court entitled Lil lie Henderson vs. George Henderson. The plaintiff, in her petition, states that they were married at Platts mouth on October 5, 1912, while the defendant was a member of the Unit ed States army encamped at the rifle range here, and that the plaintiff had conducted herself as a true and devote wife, and that as the result of their marriage they have one son, George, 22 months old. She further states that the defendant had promised when his time of service was out that he would retire from the army and estab lish a home, but failed to do so, and re-enlisted in the army, going to Texas at the time of the Mexican trouble, and has written her that he expects to continue in the service of the army and would not be home. He has also failed to care for herself and the infant son in any manner, as the petition states, and the plaintiff asks that the law give her release, as well as the custody of her son. M. Archer appears as attorney for the plaintiff. J. E. Meisinger of near Cedar Creek came in this morning from his home to attend the funeral of. his aunt, Mrs. J. M. Meisinger. Taken to Hospital Today. Fmm Friday's Dally. This afternoon John Fitzpatrick, the veteran night policeman, who for years has been one of the most faith ful guardians of the peace in Platts mouth, was taken to Omaha today, where he will be placed in St. Cath erine's hospital for treatment. He has been in poor health since his in jury a few months ago in falling in the alley in the rear of Hatt's meat market, and for the past two weeks has been bedfast, and it was finally decided that he would be compelled to go to the hospital for treatment. John Cory and August Bach, jr., accom panied Mr. Fitzpatrick to the hospital. EXCELLENT SHOWING FOB GOOD FHIIII CROP ' HERE III NEBRASKA From Friday's Dally. "The prospects for fruit in Ne braska this year are the best for the past five years," said Secretary J. R. Duncan of the Nebraska Horticultural society. "Apple trees have a good set of fruit buds and promise a heavy bloom. Even on neglected trees there will be found a good showing of fruit buds on the outer limbs of the trees. Where the orchards have been given good care the prospects are excellent Plums, cherries and pears are excel lent. Peaches show winter injury, Young, vigorous trees show a fair per cent of live buds, while the old trees do not show up as well. Providing no further damage is done by late spring frosts some peaches will be produced. The small fruits are in fine condition. Every strawberry bed is in shape to produce a big crop of berries. All in ell the man who has a fruit garden, either large or small, has a good hance for getting an abundant crop of fruit this year. The" spring being so late and trees and plants remaining dormant so long will' increase the chances for escaping late frost." SNEAK THIEVES PILFER NAILS AND BARS FROM ROBERT PROPST From Saturday's Dally. Last evening some party or parties paid a call at the new Propst garage on Seventh and Vine streets, where the work of building is just commenc- ng, and as a result of their call Mi. R. L. Propst is short several boxes of nails, as well as several crowbars, which were carried off. These ar ticles, while they are not so very valuable, nevertheless their loss has proven very annoying to the gentle man, and he will state to whoever took them that in a short time there will be a new supply on hand, and if the party will notify him he will have them where it will be an easy matter to get hold of them. Those articles are certainly very poor ones for any one to take, as it would be a hard matter to dispose of them, but in the future more care will be exercised by the owner in seeing that all loose ma terial is locked up at night. THE ROAD TO THE MIS SOURI PIVER FERRY IS IN FIRST CLASS SHAPE From Friday's Daily. John Richardson, who is operating the ferry over the Missouri river, just below the Burlington bridge, has done a great deal toward making the roads between this city and the ferry the best possible. He has removed a por tion of the mud from the subway and placed the subway in first-class shape for travel for both automobiles and wagons. Mr. Richardson has also floated the road leading to the ferry and states that the road is now in fine shape and all ready for travel with east and comfort. The work of Mr. Richardson will be appreciated by the traveling public that uses the ferry road to any extent. The next time you are in need of flour, try a sack of Forest Rose. Sold by all dealers. DEATH OF MRS. J. M. IISINGER FRIDAY fill This Good Woman Passes Away After an Illness Extending Back for a Period of Ten Years. From Friday's Dailv. Last evening at her home in this city, Mrs. J. M. Meisinger passed away after an illness dating back over a period oi ten years, when she first began to suffer from the effects of the malady of Bright's disease, and this has gradually weakened her until the end came peacefully last night at 9:35, when her spirit was called away by the Master to her final reward Mrs. Meisinger during her long and useful life had made her home for the greater portion in Cass county, where she and her husband were among the leading citizens of Eight Mile Grove precinct for years. Her death, while not unexpected, falls very heavily on the bereaved family and friends and the place she has filled in their lives will be hard to replace, for as a tender mother and friend she had always striven to comfort and cheer those with whom she came in touch during her lifetime. Mrs. J. M. Meisinger was born in Wenigumstadt, by Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany, April 24, 1S49, and in her native land spent her girlhood days, and when near her seventeenth year sailed from the Fatherland for the new world and landed in New York in 18"J1, where for '. - i i i a number oi years sne maae ner home, later moving to Pekin, Illinois, where she resided until in the early seventies, when she came west to join her brother, John Bergman, who had located in Cass county and was en- . it joying mucn success at nis iarming, and the sister decided to make her home in this county, as her parents had passed away before she left the old country, her mother passing away while the was yet of the tender age of 12 years, and the father when she was 17, just a short time before her departure for America. It was shortly after her arrival in Nebraska that Miss Bergrr.ann was united in marriage at Plattsmouth. on June 28, 1874, to Mr. J. M. Meisinger, the ceremony being perforT.ed in the new Catholic church, which was then just nearing completion. Mrs. Mei singer had in all these years toen a most devout member oi ina rtoman Catholic church and passed away firm in the teachings of that faith. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Meising er made their home on the farm west of this city, where their famliy was reared to manhood and womanhood and the happy home life continued until about a year ago, when the poor health of Mrs. Meisinger caused them to move to Plattsmouth, where they purchased the home where they re sided until death called them away. The wedded life of Mr. and Mrs. Meisinger was most perfect in every way and the charmed circle was i.rok- eri only, by the death of the husoand cn February 24th, and since that time the wife has been patiently awaiting the summons of the Master to join her with. her helpmate, who had pre ceded her in death. While living only little over a month after the death of her husband, each day was counted as bringing her a little nearer to the meeting with her loved one, and it was with resignation and hopefulness that the loved mother and friend closed her eyes forever, to see in the splendor of the never-dying day those she had loved in .life, but who had crossed before death s dark and un known sea. In their hour of grief the family will receive the deepest sympathy of the entire community and the loss of this worthy lady will be one deeply felt, as there has been very few resi dents in the community who have contributed as much to its progress and welfare as Mr. and Mrs. Mei singer, and their passing is certainly deep loss to everyone in this sec tion of the county, who have had the pleasure of knowing these worthy people. To mourn her death there remains four, children, Henry J. Meisinger, The Journal does ijob work. John M. Meisinger, Mrs. L. W. Lor-e-nz and Mrs. Frank J. Libershal, as well as three stepchildren, Mrs. M Hild, J. G. Meisinger and P. P. Mei singer. One brother, John Bergmann of near Mynard, is also left to share the grief over her death. The funeral of this grand, good woman will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the St. John's Catholic church in this city. REPORT OF ADMINISTRA TOR IN ESTATE OF E. G. DOVEY. DECEASED From Friday's Dally. This morning a hearing was had on the report of George E. Dovey, as the administrator of the estate of E. G Dovey, deceased. Mr. Dovey died while in England on a visit in 1881, and since that time the affairs of the firm of E. G. Dovey & Son and the other interests of the famliy have been looked after by Mr. George E Dovey, a son of the deceased, as ad ministrator, and the estate was never fully settled up. The death of the widow, Mrs. Jane Ann Dovey, in No vember, 1913, made necessary the closing up of the estate to determine the question of the value of the estate of E. G. Dovey and her interests therein. General John L. Webester of Omaha appeared for the administrat or, while Rawls & Robertson of this city appear for the heirs of Mrs. Jane Ann Dovey in the settlement of the affairs of thee state. MRS. JESSE CHIL- DERS PASSES AWAY FROM PNEUMONIA Mrs. Jessie Childers, who since 1888 has been a resident of the vi cinity of Oreapolis, passed away last evening from an attack of pneumonia, after suffering greatly for some time from the malady. She has been gradually growing worse until her death last evening at 10:30. Mrs. Childers was a native of Ohio, where hhe was born in 1848, and where she resided for a number of years, later moving to Illinois, and then to Mis souri, where she was united in mar riage to Jesse Childers, and in 1888 the family moved there from Auburn, Missouri, and have since made their home. Beside the husband and two children are left to mourn her death, Mrs. Alice Grey, Julesburg, Colorado, and W. M. Childers, residing at Orea polis. The funeral of this good wom an will probably be neid tomorrow afternoon from the late home. Besides the husband and children, Mrs. Childers leaves to mourn her death four brother and four sisters as follows: El well Clutter, Los Angeles, California; Will Clutter, Oklahoma; Sam Clutter, New Hampton, Missoar:; Jack Clutter, Monett, Missouri; Mrs. Will St. John, Oklahoma; Mrs. J. J. Hormer, Gladstone, Oregon; Mrs. J. H. Cook, Mayesville, Missouri, and Mrs. George Lamphear, of this city, as well as sixteen grandchildren. STANDING OF CONTEST ANTS IN THE G. P. EAST WOOD PIANO CONTEST From Friday's Dally. Mrs. Philip Rhin 3,858,195 Miss Josephine Warga ....1,987,030 Mrs. W. H. Klinger 1,170,380 Miss Klara Bisanz 145,535 Miss Tillie Halmes 127,765 U. B. Church 114,460 Miss Violet Keil 112,140 Presbyterian Sunday School 102,270 Miss Helen Horn 102,050 M. E. Sunday School 101,920 Miss Grace Nolting 100,695 Miss Vera Campbell 100,290 Mrs. J. McGee 100,285 Mr. Charles Isner 100,040 Miss Bessie Wiles 100,000 Only two weeks and one day left to work. Help your friends by buying due bill cards good in trade at my store. A great interest is being shown as the end draws near. G. P. EASTWOOD. Sell your property by an ad in The Journal. A SERIOUS ACCI DENT TO FORMER PLATTSMOUTH BOY David Dunkh'berger, Attempts to Board Moving Freight Train and Has Leg Taken Off. From Friday' Dally. The news has just been received here of a most serious accident that befell David Dunkleberger at Piano, Illinois, several weeks ago, and which resulted in the loss of the right foot of the young man, just above the ankle. It seems that David had started west for York, Neb., where he expected to take up a position in a store in that place, and left his home at Grand Rapids, Michigan, with funds just sufficient to carry him to his destination. He had stopped in Chicago, and while there had been robbed of $20, which he had expected to use in the purchase of a ticket, and this caused him to be up against ii. as he had only lunds sunicient to carry him as far as Aurora, Illinois, and to this point he proceeded an J then walked to Piano, a few miles distant, where the accident occurred. He had evidently decided to try and continue on his way by securing a ride on a freight train, and while in the yards was run over by a passing train and the foot injured so badly that amputation was necessary. He was found in the yards by some of the railroad employes, and the father was notified at once of the accident, while the young man was taken to the hos pital at Aurora, where he has been since that time recovering from the injury, and is apparently getting along nicely, although he will have to go through life without the use of the ight foot. The friends here of David will be greatly shocked to learn of the ac cident, which is very regrettable, as the young man was one of fine physical appearance, and to suffer such a loss at his ae is a Misfortune that will be sincerely regretted. The young man left this city last fall for the east to join his family at Grand Rapids, resigning his position in the Burlington shops here for that pur pose, and since his leaving there has been no word received of hirn until the letter announcing the accident that re sulted so seriously for him. What ever the faults of the young man might have been, it is certainly a mis fortune that he should be injured in such a manner. ' BURGLARS ENTER E. A. WURL'S STORE AND SECURE SOME MONEY From Friday' Daily. The store of E. A. Wurl, on South Sixth street, seems to nave been made the object of the visitation of a burglar on Wednesday night or Thurs day morning, from the appearance of circumstances in the case. The party or parties seemingly made their en trance to the store through the cel lerway, and from there came up to the store rooms on the first floor. The burglary was not discovered at first, as there was apparently nothing taken with the exception of $10, which had been taken from the cash usually left in the store at evening for change. The owner of the store is making an investigation of the matter to learn if there is anything further missing besides the cash from the establish ment. Parties passing by the store that evening after 9 o'clock report teeing the door leading to the base ment open, but this occasioned no par ticular alarm, as it happens frequent ly that it is necessary to go there to look after the furnace, and so it was thought on this occasion. This is the first time that this store has received the attention of burglars and Mr. Wurl will look into the affair thor oughly. It is really fortunate that there had not been more taken from the store, and from the appearance of the affair it would loo kas though the party making the entrance into the store was aware of the lay of the land before they made their at tempt at entering the place. rt