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THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1916.
PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL.
PREDICTS BUMPER
STATE FROST CROP
Report Says the Outlook Is Gqfxi Ex
cept For Peaches.
Lincoln, Neb., April 18. Nebraska
will have no peach crop but nearly all
ether varieties of fruit are in excel
lent condition, according to a report
issued by J. R. Duncan, secretary of
the State Horticultural society.
"The prospects for a fruit crop at
this time of the year are as a whole
fair to jxood," says Mr. Duncan. "With
reasonable weather and no late spring
frosts, Nebraska should harvest a
good crop of apples.
Winter Killed Peaches.
"Peaches are practically all dead.
The trees-did not go into the winter in
the best of condition and the winter
killed the fruit buds.
Tear trees generally have a good
ret of buds and if nothing happens
will have a good bloom.
"Prospects for plums and cherries
are good to excellent.
"Grapes are reported in first class
condition in most parts of the state.
Perries in Good Shape.
"Strawberries and blackberries are
reported in excellent shape. The crop
may be cut down on account of the
thick stand of plants if dry weather
comes during the riponing season.
"Other fruits, such as currants,
gooseberries and the like are in good
condition."
ATTENDS FUNERAL OF HIS
NEPHEW IN LINCOLN
From Tuesday's Pally.
Joseph Fetzer returned home last
evening from Lincoln where he was
attending the funeral of his nephew,
Teter Fetzer, who war, killed in the
capital city a few days ago in an au
tcmcbile accident. The unfortunate
young man was caught when the auto
mobile which he was driving turned
turtle and a part of the framework at
the top caught him on the head at the
temple and the blow caused his death,
the point penetrating his brain. While
a desperate battle was made to save
his life, it was without success and the
young mau-jiii:ii-aAvay Sunday.! J -lie
was a son of Henry Fetzer, brother of
Joseph Fetzer, and a young man of
great promise whose death will be a
most severe blow to his family and
friends. The funeral was held yester
day morning in Lincoln and interment
made at Wyckna cemetery.
W. C. T, U. LADIES
&1EET WITH MRS.
8, P, EASTWOOD
From Tuesday's Pally,
The ladies cf the W. C. T. U. and
friends held a most delightful meet
ing at the home of Mrs. G. P. East
wood yesterday afternoon. The sub
ject for the afternoon's discussion and
study was "You Cannot Make Men
Good by Law" and a very interesting
program had been prepared. Mrs. Joe
Wiles conducted a very interesting Bi
ble study on Sabbath observance, that
'was greatly enjoyed by the ladies,
During the afternoon the ladies form
ed plans to hold a union meeting in
the near future and unite with all the
missionary societies of the city, this
union meeting to be addressed by
Mrs. M. M. Chaflin of Lincoln, the
state superintendent of the W. C. T.
U. If all plans go through, this meet
ing, no doubt, will be a most interest
ing one. A few moments were devoted
to a very pleasant social time and
then the ladies and their friends de
parted for their homes, declaring this
meeting to have been a very good one.
THE M. P. DEPOT AT
ELMWOOD BURNS DOWN
From TVeilnesaay' Daiir.
The depot of the Missouri Pacific
railroad company at Elmwood, in this
county, was destroyed by fire Monday
evening during a severe electrical
storm and the cause of the fire is
claimed to be from the building being
struck by lightning. The building,
which was a wooden structure, was an
easy prey to the flames arid soon was
reduced to. ashes. A message from that
city states that a great, many pack
ages from mail order houses awaiting
delivery were in the. building and de
stroyVd." - The" deppt.has ;Jbeen in use
for quite a: number of years.'
V Feel languid, weak, run down?
Headache? Stomach off?- A good
remedy is ; Burdock Blood Bitters. Ask
your' druggist.' Price $1.00.
1EASANT SOCIAL AT THE
J. L. BURROWS HOME
From Tuesday's Dally.
Last evening a pleasant social time
was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. J. T. Burrows when they enter
tained in honor of Miss Lulu Staple-
ford, who is soon to leave for her fu
ture home at Wahoo, and while the
occasion was ruled witn regret at
losing their friend, everyons enjoyed
the delightful hospitality that was af
forded them by the host and hostess.
The evening was spent most delight
fully in visiting and in the enjoyment
of musical numbers until a late hour,
when everyone departed wishing Miss
Stapleford many happy days in her
new home. During the evening dainty
and delicious refreshments were
served, adding to the general pleasure
cf those who were in attendance. The
guests present were Misses Lulu Sta
pleford, Minnie Pfloeger, Hulda Spah
ni, Anna Egenbergcr, Margaret Rish
el, Minnie Evers, Anna Sedlytz, Mrs.
Mary Burrows, Mr. and Mrs. "Will
Evers and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bur
rows. FUNERAL OF LATE
ANDREW KAUFMANN
YESTERDAY
From Wednesday's Dally.
The funeral of the late Andrew
Kaufmann was held yesterday from
tho home on North Fifteenth street
i.nd there was a large number of tho
old friends and neighbors present to
pay their last tribute to the aged
friend and associate who had been
taken from their midst. The services
were conducted by Rev. J. II. Steger
of the St. Paul'o Evangelical church
and Rev. F. M. Druliner of the First
Methodist church, both of whom made
a few remarks on the worth of the
life of Mr. Kaufmann ard his splendid
traits of character, which had won
him the esteem and affection of all
with whom he came in contact. The
minister spoke words of comfort 1
the bereaved family and the sorrow
ing friends, holding out to them the
worthy example of the departed hus
band, father and friend as an example
o'f a Christian life and touched on his
love -of home and family. The floral
tributes were profuse and spoke in a
most eloquent manner of the kindly
iceiing in which Mr. Kaufmann had
been held by all who knew him. The
choir from St. Paul's church gave two
cf the old well leved German hymns
during the course of th funeral serv
ices. The members of Germania lodge
No. 81 as well as other members of
the A. O. U. W. were present in a
bodv to attend the funeral. The inter
ment was had in Oak Hill cemetery
There were a very large number pres
ent from Cedar Creek, the old home
of the Kaufmann family.
rlGRE IN REGARD TO THE
VANCE TGDO WEDDING
From Wednesday's Datlv.
The following was taken from the
Rolette, North Dakota, tells of the
marriage of Mr. Vance Todd, a son
of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Todd of near
Murray, and a young man who grad
uated from the high school here a few
years ago. The friends of the gi'oom
will extend to the newly "weds their
best wishes for a long and happy mar
ried life and one free from care and
sorrow:
"On Tuesday, March 28, at the home
of the bride's father, Mr. Francis
Rusher, occurred the marriage of Miss
Nellie Rusher to Vance Todd. Only
the immediate relatives and intimate
friends of the bride were present at
the ceremony, which was performed
by Rev. Goehring, pastor of the Pres
byterian church of Rolette. Mr. and
Mrs. Todd will leave the latter part
cf the week for Calgary, where they
will make their future home."
John True and wife, residing near
Cedar Creek, were in the city yester
day for a few hours and while here
were callers at the Journal office.
For ary itching of the skin, for skin
rashes, chap, pimples, etc., try Doan's
Ointment. 50c at all drug stores.
Light Brahma Eggs
for hatching, renewed strains ' from
best blood. Mrs. Wm. Gilmour,
Platlsmouth, Neb.
C ASTO R I A
For Infants and Children
Bn Use For Over 30 Years
Always bears
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Signature oC
OLD LADY
. FEELING FINE
After Taking Four Bottles Of
Cardui, The Woman's Tonic
Cobden, 111. "Having used Cardui,
the woman's tonic, in my family, for a
number of years," writes Mrs. Kate
Metz, of this town, "and always with
such good results, I feel it ray duty to
write you about it, so that you may
publish my letter.
My mother is living with me, and
she is 52 years old. For th last three
or four years, she ha3 been troubled a
great deal with cramping spells, and
for days at a time, she would have a
severe headache.
She read ot how much Cardui has
helped other women w?io were sick
and ailing, and decided to give it a
trial. She began taking it three times
a day, and since then has been getting
nn rr ciTV.nl v finp
Mother only used four bottles of
Cardui, but she is no longer troumea
wntK tr-iA spwrp hpadaches. and her
stomach is so much stronger that she
can eat most anything.
We both feel that any lady who is
net strong and well, would be greatly
benefited by the use of Cardui."
TryCard-u-L NCB8
M'MAKEN FIRM IS BUSY
IN MOVING DEPARTMENT
The firm of J. II. McMaken & Son
Las been very busy the last few days
in their moving department and sev
cral residences have been handled. The
residence on the Streight farm, "Par
adise Park," has been moved back and
to the north of the pond on the farm
in order that extensive improvements
may be made there. They are also to
have the work of moving the Jess
Warga residence on North Tenth
street back several feet to allow of
seme additional improvements being
made. Mr. McMaken and his force of
workmen have also just completed the
foundation for the new residence to
be erected on the property of Guy
Reece on North Seventh street, which
residence will be a brcat addition to
that section of the city.
MICHAEL HILD BUYS A
ft
WILLIS-KNIGHT AUTOMOBILE
John Bauer, the local agent of the
H nIis-Knight automobile, has just
disposed of one of these fine automo
biles to Michael Hild of this city, and
in a few days Mr. Hild will have the
car here to enjoy the delights of auto
driving with this high-class maehiry:.
The Willis-Knight is one of the best
cars on the market and Mr. Bauer has
been very successful in his sales of
the machines and. his disposed of a
number of them already this season
As soon as the weather conditions will
permit, Mr. Bauer and Mr. Hild will
go to Lincoln and drive the new ma
chine down to this city.
Card of Thanks.
Wc desire to express to our kind,
dear friends and neighbors our most
sincere gratitude for the kind words,
deeds and sympathy that tended to
soften our grief at the death of our
beloved husband and father, and also
for the beautiful floral remembrances
from the friends, neighbors and fra
ternal societies, which so eloquently
expressed the feeling of the com
munity.
Mrs. Elisa Kaufmann,
Miss Marie Kaufmann,
Clyde Kaufmann.
Alexanders Nursery.
Apples and pears, grapes and
strawberries at a bargain now. If
you want to fill your orchard where
trees are missing, call at the Nursery
on Lincoln avenue or telephone No
251. 2lA Itwkly
Henry G. Penterman of Elmwood
was in the city yesterday afternoon
for a few hours, bringing in the elec
tion returns from Stove Creek pre
cinct.
C. H. Vallery was in the city today
for a few,-hours looking after some
trading and visiting with his friends,
driving in from his home southwest of
this city. '
Carl Holmburg returned home last
evening from Kearney where he has
been with his wife at the sanitarium
in that ' city. Mrs. ' Holmburg is get
ting along as well as could be expect
ed and will remain there for treat
ment. ' ' T ' '
A lazy liver leads to chronic dys
pepsia and constipation weakens the
whole system. Doan's Regulets (25c
per box) act mildly-on the liver and
bowels.- - At all drug stores. "
DOINGS OF DISTRICT
COURT YESTERDAY
District Judge James T. Begley
came down from Papillion yesterday
morning and held a short session of
the district court, taking up a number
of matters that were demanding ac
tion and calling the docket for the
coming April term of court. The
judge while in the city took up a num
ber of cases.
In the case of Archibald Hohenshell,
et al, vs. Kate Hohenshell, et al, the
cause was set for trial on Saturday,
April 29, at 9 a. m.
In the matter of the guardianship(of
Helen Marie Gorder, a minor, a li
cense was granted to guardian to sell
real estate.
In the suit of Julia B. Haldeman vs
Charles W. Haldeman, the default of
defendant was entered by the court
end the plaintiff granted a decree of
divorce as prayed for on the ground
of extreme cruelty.
In the suit to quiet title of Henry
Kehne, the decree as prayed for was
eranted to Mr. Kchne and title
quieted.
The suit of Sidonie Reames to quiet
title was taken up by the court and
the decree as prayed for granted.
In the case of Stephen Jochim to
quiet title to land in this county, the
court granted the prayer of the peti
tioner and decree was issued.
In the case of Lec Noble Johnson
vs. Stephen D. Cheek, et al, the plain
tiff dismissed the suit against the de
fendants, C. C. Carlson and Frank J.
Davis, the defendants waiving any lia
bility upon restraining onler bond
Plaintiff was given forty days to file
amended petition. The court issued
a temporary restraining order as
prayed for by the plaintiff against de
fendant disposing of note or mortgage
held against the plaintiff.
HEAVY HAILSTORM SOUTH
i
OF TOWN LAST EVENING
Yesterday afternoon quite a heavy
hailstorm is reported to have visited
the section of the county just south
cf this city about 4:30 and for severa
minutes the deluge of hail was quite
extensive. In soma of the localities
for or five inches of hail is reported
and in the low lying valleys and draws
the hail was very heavy, so that it
was with difficulty that a horse could
be driven through, reaching almost to
the horses' body and covering their
legs completely. In this city the
ttorm turned to rain and for almost
half an hour the rainfall was quite
heavy. It was accompanied by a lit
tle hail, but this feature of the storm
was very slight.
Mr. and Mrs. B. Wolph and son Ar
thur of Nehawka .motored to this city
Monday to attend to some important
business matters and visit ' friends.
Mr. Wolph and son were pleasant call
ers at this office.
John Wuriderlich and wife came up
yesterday from their home near Ne
hawka to visit over night here with
their relatives and friends. Mr. Wun
derlich is the democratic candidate for
sheriff and is making many friends
wherever he goes..
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church are soliciting old magazines.
papers and rags. Any one having any,
notify Mrs. Fannie Dickson ' or Mrs.
John Gorder and they will call for
them. 4-30-3td
From the Front.
S. Lefare, a prominent French jour
nalist, writing about the conditions at
the front, has written: Wine is now
considered by all the French medical
corps as a tonic and hygienic food and
the best of all hygienic drinks, espe
cially the red wines. It has been no
ticed that the soldiers who have had
regular ration of same, have escaped
typhoid and dysentery and have stood
better 'the fatigue and bad weather,
Triner's American Elixir of Bitter
Wine is prepared from matured red
wine and herbs of proved medicinal
value and that explains its wonderful
results. It does not destroy and tear
down, but restores and builds up the
wasted tssues, regulates the system
and aids its natural functions. At
drug stores. Price $1.00. Jos. Tri
ner, Manufacturer, 1333-1339 S. Ash
land Ave., Chicago, 111.
In cases of muscular rheumatism,
stiff joints, try Trjner's Liniment.
"Price, 25c and 50e; postpaid, 35c and
60c.
GOODRICH TIRES
"Best in the long run," 3,500 mile
guarantee. Ask for secial delivered
prices. Jonnson uros., ixeDrasKa
City. Factory agents.
- ,-.' 4-20-ltwkly.
BASE BALL GAME NEXT
SUNDAY AFTERItOOII
Next Sunday the opponents of the
Plattsmouth Red Sox will be the team
representing the, McGraw Electrics of
Omaha, one of the fast ball teams of
that city and one which on their prev
ious visits here has demonstrated that
they are right on the job in the ball
playing line. Last . season the Mc
Graws were here for two games and
the series resulted in an even break
between the two teams, each winning
one. With the splendid manner in
which the locals are working, it is
safe to say that they will be able to
give the McGraws a run for their
money and prove that they are get
ting ready for one of the most suc
cessful seasons they have yet enjoyed.
If the weather will moderate and set
tle down before Sunday, the fans can
look for a red hot game at the ball
park on that day and one they will
appreciate.
H-H-H- 'I-I-M-H-H-fr
&
cnmi PtfRIT NORMAL ?
Miss Rose Clarke and Miss Es
ther Clarke were in Lincoln on busi
ness Saturday.
Miss Carpenter, who has charge of
the music supervision in the training
chool, presented on Tuesday evening
the children of the training school
and the children of the public school
in a splendid rendition of the cantata,
The Walrus and the Carpenter." The
chapel was crowded and the children
did some really excellent work. Dr.
House has arranged to have this can
tata repeated during the May Festi
val this spring. Miss Carpenter is to
be commended for the superior qual
ity of work being done in the training
school.
The Fortnightly Art club and the
Peru Commercial club were instru
mental in bringing to Peru Professor
Nicolet of the department of land
scape gardening of the University of
Nebraska, who talked to the citizens
of Peru Wednesday evening on civic
improvement. His lecture was a very
timely and practical one. A contest
has been opened and several prizes
are offered for improvements in lots
and yards. also4.for well-kept gar
dens. Mr. 'Nicolet' addressed the stu
dents at the convocation period on
Wednesday on the needs of improve
ment in rural communities. i
On Saturday evening Professor Jen
son of Wesleyan university lectured
on the geography of war-ridden Eur
ope. This was one of a series of lec
tures being given under the auspices
of the Science club.
Friday was "Peruvian Day" and
speakers representing the senior class
presented the whats and whys of this
year's annual. More than 600 Peru
vians were ordered a larger number
than ever before in the history of the
school. The Peruvian has for several
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C. E. Wescott's Sobs
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years been one of the best annuals in
the state and this year's book prom
ises to be in no way inferior to previ
ous productions.
Miss Janet Clement of Plattsmouth
was the guest of Miss Gladys McMa
ken last week. She returned to her
borne Sunday, via automobile with Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. McMaken and family.
NOTICE.
Genuine Red River Valley Early
Ohio Seed Potatoes, $1.20 bushel. Re
cleaned alfalfa, $10.90; Timothy,
$4.00; Blue Grass, $2.00; White Sweet
Clover, $12.90; Cane, $1.25; Kaffir,
$1.50; Seed Corn, 100 per cent test,
car $2.50; Sudan Grass, 18c .lb.; Rape,
12c; Feteria, fc; Shallu, 10c; Jersey
Sweet Potatoes, $3.00 bbl.
Johnson Bros., Nebraska City.
4-20-ltwkly
HIS AGE IS AGAINST HIM
"I am 52 years old and have been
troubled with kidneys and bladder for
a good many years," writes Arthur
Jones, Allen, Kans. "My age is
against me to ever get ' cured, but
Foley Kidney Pills do me more good
than anything I ever tried." Rheum
atism, aching back, "shooting pains,
stiff joints, irregular action, all have
been relieyed. For sale everywhere.
Will Rummcl was in the city today
for a few hours looking after some
trading and visiting with his many
friends.
Buy It To-Day
It's getting very close to Easter we feel it our
duty to warn you against any further delay.
So many men are "putting off" their clothing
purchases until the very last minute. If you
intend to "dress-up" in a new suit on Easter
step into our store to-day.
We're ready with a variety of styles, fabrics
and colorings in Society Brand, Kuppen
heimer and Clothcraft Clothes. You'll like
the clothes we're showing this Spring they're
so decidedly new and original and correct
there's style for every man who cares to be in
style just as conservative or advanced as he
demands and a very fine value in every case.
Suit Prices $10 to $30
Easter
The "crowning", feature of your Easter outfit
is a hat becoming to you and your new ward
robe. Just such headwear is here in abund
Raincoats!
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A large purchase just be
fore the advance, enables
us to offer you
Waterproof Coats
for Men
$2.50 Up
for Women
$2.95 Up
Don't get wet!
BY'S STORE
Philip Stoehr of near Cedar Creek
was in the city today for a few hours
looking after some matters of busi
ness at the court house.
Mrs. Arthur KefFler was among the
Omaha passengers this morning
where she will visit for the day in that
city with friends.
B. W. Livingston was among those
going to Omaha this morning where
he was called to spend a few hours
looking after some business matters.
C. E. Haney and wife and Mrs. G.
G. Hoffman were among those going
to Omaha this morning where they
will visit for the day looking after
some business matters.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Parker departed
this morning for Milford, Nebraska,
where they will make their home in
the future there at the soldiers' home
where they can receive the proper at
tention that their advanced years de
mands. INFORMATION FOR WOMEN
Housework is Trying on health and
strength. Women are as inclined to
kidney and bladder trouble as men.
Aching back, stiff, sore joints and
muscles, blurred vision, pufflness un
der eyes, should be given prompt at
tention. Foley Kidney Pills restore
healthy action to irritated kidneys and
bladder. For sale everywhere.
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