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, "I - re .- v PAGE SIX PLATTSMOUTH 8ESH-WEEKLY JOURNAL. HOBDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 191S. DOCTOR LOSES FI6H1 FOR LIFE OF MRS. HAROLD WALKER. BRIDE OF FOUR DAYS. DIES OF PNEUMONIA. Married While Critically 111 After Engagement of Five Years. Kron Saturday's Da 11 v. Dr. Harold II. Walker, a young physician of Kansas City, lost a des :;rate fight Thursday afternoon to fave the life of his bride of four r'vs whom he married when hope of her recovery from pneumonia had almost Wen given up. The bride was Miss Wanda Rara F. y. daughter of Mrs. L. F. Kamsey. Locust street. Two weeks ago Miss Ramsey became ill of influen za. Last Friday pneumonia develop ed and Dr. Walker, to whom she had been engaged five years, was no tified and he hurried to Omaha. Sunday, although there was little hope of her recovery, relatives and a few intimate friends gathered about the bedside and Miss Ramsey and Dr. Walker were married. Then Dr. Walker took up the fight to nurse his wife back to health. For four days and nights - he scarcely left her bedside. Tuesday, the seemed better but Wednesday h-r condition became serious. She was Kept auve oy oxygen aim an electrical device to stimulate respi ration. This afternoon she died. Dr. Walker is a nephew of Dr. W. II. Walker. 29C5 Harney street. MKs Wanda Ramsey, it will be re member, formerly lived in this city, and is the young lady, whom men tion was made in this paper of yes terday. DEATH CLAIMS ANOTHER YOUNG WOMAN Miss Hilda Harris. Who Has Been Sick for Two Weeks With The "Flu" Dies. From Saturday's Daily. Just two weeks ago today, Miss Hilda Harris, who was at the time employed at the Russell Restaurant, was taken with Influeaza, and which later developed into pneumonia. Miss Harris had been very ill for the past few days and fought "bravely for her life. Being strong and the very pneture of robust health, and for a time was able to give valliant battle with the disease, but during the past few days very little hopes for her recovery have been enter tained by the attending physician and those most loving and dear to her. This morn ins the ebbing of life was perceptible; and at about nine thirty the end came, giving rest after R the struggles of many days and their being attacked by that dis nights for the retention of the life; ease, you should procure a bottle of of this excellent ' young lady. Miss j Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Hilda Harris was a very ameable I study the directions for use, so that and pleasant young woman, having ! in case of an attack you will know a host of frieuus in this city who exactly what course to pursue. This will be pained to know of her de- j is a favorite and very successful parture. A little brother, Paul, ; remedy for croup, and it is import eleven years of age is just at this ant that you observe the directions time very sick, and hi3 recovery is , carefully. in doubt, but as he is strong with lots of vitality, hopes are entertained that he may be able to pull through. s THE UNIVERSAL CAR The War is Over and we have a very few Ford Cars on hand! 1 1918 Sedan 1 1918 Coupelet 1 1918 Roadster 2 1918 Ford Ton Trucks with Farm Bodies A few 1917 Touring Cars If you want a Ford Car better come in quick and make a selection, They won't last long. We have a .first-class repair shop with competent mechanics. Bring your Fords and other cars to us for repairs and storage. Gasoline 26c per gallon at our Filling Station. T. H. Pollock Garage, Tel. No. 1. The deceased young lady is the I Harris residing in the south jart of the city. HEARS FROM HIS SON IN ENGLAND From Saturday's Pally. George K. Statts has Just received a letter from his son Clarence, that was written from England, and which tells of the country but did not hold out much hope that he would be in France very soon.' He tells of attending church on Octo ber 20th in a church that was built in 1302, or one hundred and ninty two years before the discovery of America bv Columbus. WILL 60 10 SUPREME GOORT WITH CASE MRS. LENA BETTS. THROUGH AT TORNEY WILL TAKE MAT TER TO HIGHER COURT. From Saturday's Dally. heme mcntlis since we were re galed by the divorce proceedings of Mrs. Lena Betts vs. W. II. Betts, and which attracted much attention. at the time, on account of the divi sion, of the property, the custody of he children, and other phases. The matter of perfecting the appeal, by Mrs. Betts, is in the hands of her at torney W. H. Titzer of Nebraska City. REPORT OF THE CONDITION The Bank of Cass County of Plattsmoutl), Nebraska. Charter No. 642. Incorporated In the state of Nebraska, at the close of business. November I. Iils. RESOCKCES foans and discounts 5iSiTr5 01 . 01 overdrafts Ilonds. SeMirit ies. judirnients etc... M ln-r assets l.ilx-rt y Ilonds .... 15jiikiiir house furniture and fix tures Other real estate Current ex peiises.taxes and Interest V lid Cash items . 1TJU-0 ( 2 AM eO 9.3J0 00 ' 1 2 u; Due from national and state hanks 15..'1 10 Checks and items of exchange 3 S. Currency I. ,721 tx tiold coin Stiver, nickels and cents .. Total !.! M 3.313 fsi LIABILITIES Capital stock paid In ..$ 50,000 (0 .-urplus f mid 30.1100 00 Undivided profits .TO.Ki'4 (4 Individual deposits subject to check 3l5.ftJ 44 Time certiticates of depsit 32.'4 s- Casliier'sclierksoutMandimr 4.'J0.i ! Iue to national and state banks 17.372 S5 Hills payable 4t.'K 0J DeiK)sitors" sruaranty fund .1U 40 Total State of Nebraska, t Cocxty or Cass ' &S32.5I4 0 I. K. I Patterson, Cashier of the above named bank do heieby swear that the :itove statement is a correct and trui- ropy of the rejwirt made to the State liaukinif lioaid. 11. I-. i attekson Cahier. Chas. C. I'ARMCr.z. Director J Acoa Tritscii. Director suis--ried anu sworn to liefore me this 15th day f Noveml(er. J'.'ls'. Ax.xrC Hasm.kr. Notary Public My commission expires Seiit. 2"J. 11C3. About Croup. If your children arc subject to croup, or if you have reason to fear Rand-McNally war maps Tot tale t the Journal office. Plattsmouth i CELEBRATE THEIR AUGUST BACH AND WIFE WHO WERE MARRIED 50 YEARS AGO RENEW VOWS. From Saturday's Dally. November fifteenth, eighteen hundred and sjxty-eight, at the town of Kssen, Germany, August Bach and Miss Wilhemenia Ocklen burg, plighted their vows, in a con tract of matrimony. and eleven years later came to this city to make their home. Two children were lost in Germany, while three were lost here, there having been seven born to this union. Today after having traveled life's journey to gether. they are now passing the fiftieth milestone of their married life, and celebrated the anniversary of their wedding very quietly. This morning early they repaired to the church, and the Rev. M. A. Shine of the St. John's Catholic Church said Mass very reverently for them. and heard their responses, when they anew pledged their marriage vows. The day was very quietly spent at their home in the south por tion of the city with their children and grand children, the wedding dinner being eaten by the family only. There are only two children they being, A. G. Bach of this city, and Mrs. P. A. Welch of Omaha, and the grand children. The happy couple will spend the day with their children and grand children at Oma ha. Sunday and eat dinner with Mrs P. A. Welch, their daughter. This couple have made their home in Plattsmouth the past 39 years and have helped make Plattsmouth the city it is today. GO TO THE BOYS SO FAR THE FOLLOWING NAMED BOYS IN FRANCE HAVE BEEN SENT XMAS PACKAGES. From Saturday's Dally Under the provision for the send ing of Christmas packages to the bovs in France, there have been a number sent, and the time has been extended to the 30th of this month. The boys hearts will be gladdened, when the packages arrive from the home, and which have been prepar ed and packed by the loving hands of their friends. The following will get packages, and have been forwarded up to this time: Harry Winscot. John P. Miller. Frank H. Schuldice, Louis Rothman, Harvey J. Heneger, Louis Baumgart, Albert Carnes. Walter J. Wunder- lich, Martin L. Lohnes. Wilber A. Benscoter, John A. Miller, Clifford M. Forbes, Ernest F. Wallengren. Elmer F. Spies, Herbert Thacker, Daniel S. Bestor, Lieut. Edmund Spies; Oliver Watson, Louis S. Rhotten, Russell E. Mullen, Frank M. Rice, Major A. Arries, William Andrews, Donald E. Arries, Fred II. Rutherford, Julius Kalasek. Ray mond J. Larson, Robert Walling, Thomas Walling, Harold D. Park- er, Edward Bashus, Major A. A. Fricke, Ernest Stenner, Marion Dick son, Anton Rys. Pollock Parmele. LOCAL NEWS From Friday's Dallr. Watson Long from west of My- nard was a visitor in Plattsmouth for a short time yesterday afternoon. Wm. Wal forth from west of My- nard was a visitor in this city last I evening looking after some business I for a few hours. . John Bashman and son John from west of Mynard, were in the city last evening looking after some busi ness for a few hours. Will and Charles Hennings from near Cedar Creek were looking after some business in this city yesterday afternoon having driven in with 1 their car. Earl Hackenberg of near Cedar Creek was a visitor in this city this morning, coming to look after some matters at the court house, and also having some business to transact in the city. Edward Howard and son Floyd, who have been working for Oscar Gapen, was a passenger tor Omaha this afternoon, having' Jusjt com pleted the job. of picking corn for Oscar Gapen. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Speckt was visiting in Plattsmouth today from their home at LaPlatte, coming over to have his question blank filled out, and finding after having gotten here that it was not required. Mrs.- Herold Koop who has been at the home of Will Krecklow for GOLDEN WEDDING MANY PACKAGES some time past having her foot WSBSSSimisxsasmTVsiHm treated, is so far recovered that shejN wna fihlp tr donort fnr hoe h-mio at i Louisville j'esterdaj' afternoon. This morning Mrs. Edward Cot ner departed for Tabor, Iowa, called there by the death of a little child of her sister, Mr. Leila Lyant which had died but a few days af ter birth with the whooping cough. Henry Albert who is sick with the pneumonia, at his home near Cedar Creek is progressing nicely, though his fever is still over one hundred. Dr. II. C. Leopold is treating Mr. Albert and this morning Mr. Al bert's mother and Henry Sanders, accompanied the doctor when he made his call. Miss B. H. Kear, who is' employed as nurse at the home of Henry Eiken berry was a passenger this morning to Omaha, where she will spend the day with her folks, returning1 to take charge of Mr. Eikenberry. Mr. Eikenberry is reported as maintain ing about the same condition of health all the time, with no change:; for the worse, or show no improve ment. From Thursday's Daily. I). A. Young of near Murray was a visitor in this city this morning, coming to take up some matters with the local board. Colonel Hueston of LaPlatle was a business visitor in ths citv for a few hours this afternoon lookir.g after some business. S. J. Reams electrician of Cedar Creek was in the citv this morning coming to look after some work which he has in hand here. John Spangler from near Louis ville wa3 a visitor in the city this afternoon and was looking after some business for a few hours. C. D. Spangler and wife from near Murray were visiters m tins city this afternoon having driven .up in their car for a short time. Francis Lemon of Greenwood was a visitor in the city yesterday com ing down to take the physical ex amination before the local board. John Albert who ha been visiting at Louisville and looking after some business there as well for a short time returned home this morning. George Malcomb of Nehawka was a visitor in Plattsmouth this morn ing coming to take the physical ex amination before the local board. Dr. J. F. Brendel and wife of Murray were in the city this morn ing coming to look afte'r some busi ness for the day, driving up in their car. Chas. Fetzer of Louisville, was in the city Monday, and while here called at the Journal ofiice and re newed his subscription for another year. J. J. Meisinger of Cedar Creek was a visitor In this city this alternoon havng driven flown in his car to look after some business for a short time. E. W. Laltue of Union drove up this morning in his car, and was looking after some business mat ters in the city and also was trans acting some business at the court house. Owen Clifford of Weeping Water, who has been visiting in the city for the past few days, a guest of his brother T. C. Clifford, departed this afternoon for South Bend, where he will visit for a short time. Wn. Staton and Emery Kelberg both of near Nehawka, were visitors in this city today, coming to look after some business matters for the day and to take the physical exami nation before the local board. Henry J. Miller the recently elect ed commissioner from the third dis trict of Alvo, came over to see about some business at the court house, and to transact some matters also in the city, driving over in his car. W. F. Krecklow of Louisville is visiting in this city having been to Omaha where he was looking after some business, and run down here to visit with his son Will Krecklow who is the cashier of the Burling ton. J. E. Fleming and J. W. McReyn- olds, both of near Union were visit ors in Plattsmouth this morning, coming up in their car to look after some business at the court house, and to take the physical examina tion. Ray Beaver who a short time since moved from Louisvme to tcons Bluffs, where he is engaged in the carpenter business, writes that their town is very lively and prosperou and that there is employment for all and that all the family are working. Winficld Yonker and son Lloyd Yonker, both of near Union, were in the city this morning, having driven up in thfcir car, that Lloyd might take the physical examination be fore the local board, while Mr. Win field Yonker, also had some business matters to look after in the city. Ludwig Bornemeier and Adolph Bockelrnan,, .from near Murdock, were in the city last Saturday, and were pleasant eallers at the Journal office. Mr. Bockelrnan came down .nnoimcHi OUR Ladies' We also carry a complete line of ladies, misses' and children's rain coats. to complete some matters in con nection with the next army call, be ing in the next draft list. Mr. Bornemeier enrolled his name for a copy of the Journal for one year. From Saturday's Daily. Thomas Cromwell of North Platte came in this morning and is look ing after some land deals, which he has In hand. John Mefford who has been sink ing some wells near Cedar Creek was a passenger this morning for his home at Greenwood. Frank Blatzer, from near Cedar Creek, was a visitor in this city this morning, coming down to look after some business matters for the day. Robert Jordan was in the city this morning from his home near Cedar Creek, coming down for some trad ing with the Plattsmouth merchants. Albert Olsron came down from Bellevue today, where he is taking military training, and will spend Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Olson. Harrison McCord went to Belrevue this morninsr to snend Sunday and also to be present at a wedding -of Miss Lena Monroe, who is to be j married tomorrow. Bv the government gauge at the luiriinnion biauuii. me lain iim night, which seemed almost an in- cesrant down pour, during 'the en - tire night, measured 1.0S inches. John Barkening from near Cedar Creek came in this morning from his heme to do some trading, com- ing down on the train, as the roads were so muddy that it was diilicult to get in that way. Llovd Gapen of Murray was a visitor in Plattsmouth this morning i Kaiser Has Gone to Hell. We know having some business to look after j it." There is no rubbing the mat in the city and coming to meet his j ter out. Brother Thrall will say brother Samuel who arrived from J 3st what he means, and you need Basin. Wyoming this morning. j not be left guessing his intentions hawka, was in the city this after noon having some business to look after in regard to his quest ionaire blank. He informs us that he has received a card annoucing the arri val of his brother, Lieutenant Will Kruger having arrived in Europe. Samuel Gapen, arrived this morn ing from his home at Basin, Wyom ing, and reported that the rain which has been falling here was general throughout the state, hav- ! ing been raining since last evening as they left Brush, Colorado. Mr. Oapen came on account of the ser ious illness of his mother Mrs. j Maria Gapen, who is within less than p. month of being SS years of age. While Mrs. Gapen has been very sick her condition was report ed as being somewhat improved last evening. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere thanks to those who so kindly as sisted at the funeral, and at the burial of First Class Machinist How ard Julian, who died at sea, on the battleship Arkansas. Especially, the Masonic lodge and Eastern Star of Clovis, New Mexico, the Masonic lodge and Eastern Star of this city, the firing squad of the Home Guards, Mrs. Fred Warner of Council Bluffs, and Mrs. A. J. Whiting of Clovis. New Mexico, the Heme of the Feeble Minded at Glenwood, Iowa, for their beautiful floral tributes. MRS. T. N. JULIAN. MISSES EMMA, HILDA, AND NELLIE JULIAN. MR. AND MRS. E. MARTIN. MRS. J. F. WADDICK, AND DAUGHTERS. C. MARTIN AND FAMILY. MR. CIIAS. LUCAS. SECOND SHOWING OF Misses' and Children's Your attention is called to our display of Goals in the east windows. A cheerful and courteous showing of these gar ments awaits your visit to our store. ' You will find Style with simplicity, Elegance with economy. G. E. Wescoti's Sons "EVERYBODY'S STORE," BR0KE THE BANK. From Friday's Daily. The vending machine at tiie Bur lington station, which was installed only a short time since, has enjoy ed a good business, and while keep ing the waiting rooms of the sta tion . littered with the wrappings of gum and candy, has exhausted the stocks which were originally sent with the machine, and there are not now anything to vend. New stocks have been ordered, but are slow in coning. 1 WILL ENGAGE IN POTASH BUSINESS From Friday's Daily. Livingston" Richey who has been making his heme at Des Moines for some time past, has just removed to Omaha, and there associated himself with Mr. Emmelt Nance, and in terested in some potash lands, and works in the western portion of the state. There has been much money made during the war on this potash and potash lands or lakes. I , THE KAISER HAD BEEN HEARD FROM j From Thursday's Daily. 1 . A e woifn.-l vnttpffliv iftiirnpnn ' fnr Hip 'Stub' which comes across j the river. we were pleased to see (the engine decorated with American fiaps, ami the genial face of engineer ! E. B. Thrall, who by the way, in j one of the most patriotic men in ! these parts, peared out from the ! engine window, with a pleasant J smile for all. Just above the wind- ow was a placard, in large letters bearing this information. "The'or ""signed GOES TO THE PENITENTIARY. From Thursday's Daily. Last evening C. D. Quinton re turned home after having been to Lincoln, where he took Charles Smith who stole the automobile at Greenwood about a week since, and was captured at Wahoo. The young Ml lr rr rati U L Car of R3ew York Appies just arrived 7 85 PER BARREL M. S0ENNICHSEN Phone Your Orders 53 and 54 man begins serving out' his sentence which is an indetermediate one, anil may only be for one year and still may be for several years. His con duct there will determine as to that. UNDERWENT OPERATION THIS MORNING AT OMAHA Frnm Friday's Daily. E. II. Wescott departed this morn ing for Omaha via the Missouri Pa cific early train, to be present at the Methodist hospital. where Miss Clara Mae Morgan underwent an operation this morning for the re moval cf an overgrowth on her nose, which was giving evidence of form ing a revelation on her nose. Her mother Mrs. Mae S. Morgan was also with her at the time of the operation. THE THIRTY-SEVEN TO FORTY-FIVE MEN From Saturday's Dally. You will have to bring your ques tionaires in and return them to the local beard. You and the board are alike held responsible for them. When the word went out that there wan no need of filling out the blanks it did not signify that the blanks were not to be returned, but to the contrary it did signify that all of them should be returned not filled out as at first required. All those who have not returned their blanks to the local board should do so at once, as the time is now up, and there is a penalty attached for the failure to comply with the instruc tions. All blanks must be returned to the local board, either signed up Mrs. D. J. Yates of Council Bluffs. Iowa, who lias been visiting here for some days past a guest at the home of Mrs. J. W. Johnson, de parted for her home this afternoon. Mrs. Yates formerly lived in Platts mouth. Mrs. W. T. Scotton and little granddaughter a daughter of Mr. am! Mrs. T. L. Murphy and wife of Omaha who has been visiting here for some time, departed for Omaha, where Mrs. Scotton will visit with her daughter and take the little girl home F8 1 111!