MONDAY. JANUARY 6. 19 ID.
PLATTSMOUTII SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL.
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ELKS HOLD FIRST
DANCE QF YEAR
COMMITTEE PROVES ATEPT AT
FURNISHING PLEASING
ENTERTAINMENT
From Satin-Jay's Daily.
Last night at the home of IMatts
mouth Lodge No. 759. B. P. 6. E.J
the members and friends of that fra-,
ternal brotherhood and their wires
and feminine friends enjoyed a very
pleasant dance, the first of a scries
of hi-monthly entertainments to be
furnished through the winter. The
committee in charge had secured cx
cell'Mit music in the Kroehler orches
tra and the hours passed rapidly as
those present tripped the light fan
tastic. Commendation is due Robert
Krc.-hlcr. popular young Plattsmouth
musician. Tor the manner in which
he now handles the saxaphone, an
instrument upon which he wan un
able to play when this writer left
P!attsruuith scarcely more than six
months ago. Robert is a promising
vni m i musician and we are nleased to
note the progress he has made. j
It was r. very late hour when th!
strains of Home Sweet were watted
forth, and "the crowd dispersed for
their several homes.
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HAS LETTER FROM
BROTHER IN FRANCE
Mrs. A. II. Shirdlebower Received a
. Letter From Erother In
France Today.
Frm Saturday"." Daily.
This morning Mrs. A. H. Shindle
bower, received a letter from her
brother Harry L. King, who last
surrrmer enlisted in the service,
though not then cuite tha age, but
since becoming nineteen years; He
tells of having been on the Ver
dun front from the fore part of Oc
tober until the 15th of November,
and was there during the severest
fighting of the close of the war. He
has since been transferred to Nixs
ville, where the portion of the army
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TIRES, TUBES AND ACCESSORIES.
WINTER TOPS For Fords and Other Cars.
iVst RECEIVED Two car loads of new Fords. Telephone
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are doing some work. He is a mem
ber of Company C, 304 Engineers
Corps, and wrote his letter on De
cember 15th. He was in London
during September, and had' a nice
trip from here to England. and
then to France. He sends Christ
inas greetings and hopes to be able
to return heme soon.
RETURNED TO HER HOME T0DA1
Frurn Saturday's Daiiy.
-Mrs. George W. Horn of Creigh
ton, who has been here for some
time past coming to accompany the
remains of her husband, who died
some weeks since with pneumonia,
departed for her home this morn
ing. Mrs. Horn was iiccompanied
by her brother J. J. Meieinger. who
will remain at Creighton for the
present, and assist at the farm in
order to get the things arranged,
as there has not been ary one there
since the death of the husband to
look after the matters except the
hired help. . ,
CreI.at a Cost of 25 Cents
"Light years ago when we first
moved to Mattoon, I was a great
sufferer from indigestion and con
stipation." writes Mrs. Robert Alli
son, Mattoon, 111. "I had frequent
headaches and dizzy spells, and
th?re was a feeling Viae a heavy
we'ght pressing cn my stomach ana
chest all the time. I felt miserable.
Every morsel of food distressed me.
I could not rest at night and felt
tired and worn out till the time.
Or.e bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets
cured me and I have felt like a
different person."
W. A. ROBERTSON,
-I- Lawyer. "I"
Est of Riley Hotel. -J.
Coates Eiotk.
Second Floor. J
Wanted Experienced bookkeep
ers. Returned army men preferred.
Morton-Grcgson Co.,
Nebraska City, Neb.
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HUN SURREN
DER TO POLES
NOT PLEASING
BERLIN PAPER BITTERLY AT
TACKS "CHINESE APATHY"
IN PERMITTING IT.
WHAT RSE CAN THEY DO?
Defeated Nation Must Expect to be
Invaded and Forced to Surren
der Its Army.
. Berlin. Jan. 3. A protest against
the "abject surrender to the Poles "
which is advocated by Herr Ernst,
of the Prussian ministry, is printed
hyjthe Zeitung Am Mittag today. The
minister, who has just returned from
the border, declares that while the
Invasion -by the Poles could have
been prevented a fortnight ago, the
situation is now hopeless, and that
Germany could not regain the terri
tory occupied by the Poles even with
the division ordered to the district
a division, he declared, which it now
was impossible to assemble..
The Zeitung Am Mittag declares
that these statements cannot be -true
and it asks why the government has
done nothing in the matter. It char
acterizes the attitude of the govern
ment as "Chinese apathy."
Fears Bolshevists
The Zeitung Am Mittag also ex
presses disquiet over the evacuation
of Riga by the Germans and the dan
ger of a bolshevik invasion of Ger
many. The government members are in
session todaj- and are reported to
be considering what action to take
for the protection of German cities
from the Poles.
RETURNING TO HER SCHOOL.
From Saturday's Daily.
After about two month!: cf ab
sence from her school. M is Edna
Morrison departed yesterday for
Neligh, where she will take up
her work again. The schools at
Neligh have been closed for seme
two ruc.iths, on account of the
prevalence of the Influenza there
and during the time Miss Morrison
has b?en at the home in this city
awaiting the call to return to her
work. She started yesterday, in
order that she might stop for a visit
over Sunday with her friend Miss
Crete Briggs, -who is teaching at
Westpoint, from where she will visit
over the week end, and go on from
there to her school at Neligh to
morrow. CLIFF WESCOTT NOW IN PARIS.
From Saturday"? Dailv.
A letter from Cliff Wescett. writ
ten December ISth, tells of his ar
rival at Paris, and while in a way
gives his impressions of both Eng
land and France, has not had time
or opportunity to gather an ade
quate conception of the countries,
as he has been so busy with the
tasks before him as a member of
the Y. - M. C. A. who are working
for the betterment of the young
men over there.
WILL DEPART MONDAY
FOR CAMP STANLEY
From Saturday's Dally.
Wesley J. Kalasek will depart
on Monday for his station at Camp
Stanley at San Antonio, Texas,
where he will be stationed for the
present, hut hopes iuat he may he
discharged as soon as the authori
ties can get around to the matter.
Since returning home he has im
proved greatly in his health. "While
he was in the hospital he was ex
tremely sick with the pneumonia.
This morning his sister Mrs. N. P.
Neilson of Omaha and. daughter
Mable, arrived to visit with the
brother and uncle, before his de
parture, and to see the ether mem
bers of the family.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Before using this preparation for
a cough 'or cold you may wish to
know what it has done for others.
Mrs. O. Ccok, Macon, 111., writes, "I
have found it gives the quickest re
lief of any cough remedy I have
ever used." Mrs. James A. Knott,
Chillicothe, Mo., say. "Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy cannot be beat
for" coughs and coWb." H. J. .Moore,
Oval, Pa., says "I hac used Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy on several
occasions when I was suffering with
a settled cold upon the chest and it
has always brought about a cure.
The new year starts in with gen
uine winter weather.
DR. E. W. COOK STILL SICK.
From Snturflay's D'ily.
Dr. E. W. Cook, who is at the
home of Mrs. Cook's mother, Mrs.
D. Hawksworth in this city,' is still
' confined to his bed. and while feel
ling just -slightly improved, is still
far from feeling well. He still has
some fever, and a hard cough at
times. le is feeling as though he
is making some improveranet. Yes
terday' they had word from their.
son Harris Cook who is in a gov
ernment hospital at Cleveland, Ohio,
where he is under treatment by the
government physicians for Auto
Toxic infection. A wire yesterday
from the superintending physician
of the Institution says that his case
is not serious.
RETURNS TO HIS HOME IN WEST
From Saturday's Dally.
This afternoon Clarke Gapen,
who has been visiting in this city
for some time past and who was the
guest of his many friends here,
staying at the home of his uncle
Oscar Gaieii, and visiting with his
many relatives, d3parted this after
noon for his home at Hyattville,
Wyoming, where he is engaged in
farming. Mr. Gapen is the son of
Samuel Gapen, formerly of this
place but having lived there for
some time.
IS AT HIS HOME AGAIN.
From Saturday' Daily. ' 4 .
Henry J. Schroeder of Cedar
Creel: who was sick for so long a
time with the influenza, then with
the pnuemonia. and after there
problems had been solved, he had
an r.bseoss in his ;'aw, who required
two operations.
The first was performed at his
home in Cedar Creek by ? -peeial-ist,
who came there from Omaha for
the purpose. The other he went to
Omaha to have done, and remained
at the hospital during the subse
quent treatment. Mr. Schroeder for
the past two weeks or more has
been making pretty, fair progress,
and vos able a few evenings since
to return to his- home near Cedar
Creek, and getting along very nice
ly.
CAN HAVE THEIR
ORDERS FILLED NOW
Fr:n Saturday's Daily.
E. H. Wescott of the C. E. Wes-
cctt's Sons, clothing firm. reports
that while tfcev have been unable
to receive goods ordered as long
ago as mid-summer of last year,
that letters are now coming in, say-
ng that the orders can now be fill
ed, though it was -not possible to
have made shipment before. The
merchants have had a serious time
in getting goods, during the past
year and especially during the last
ialf thereof. The goods will come
easier now J tough -.not at a reces
sion of the prices which have ob
tained for some time.
IAZ VALLERY STILL .
IN THE HOSPITAL
From Saturday's Daily.
C. F. Vallery and wife received
letter from theirson Max. on
New Year's day, in which he said
that he was still ill' the hospital but
was able to get around some with
crutches, but net able to leave the
hospital. He did not say what was
the matter or how he was wounded,
or in what action. Mr. Vallery
wrote a letter the same day asking
how he was wounded and to what
extent he was injured which he dis
patched the following day, but
which may be a long time getting
to his son, and it may be the young
man may be able to be. home be
fore the answer could come. ' It is
hoped that he may
OUR COLONEL BATES
FEELING BADLY
From Saturday' Daiir.
Our Col. M. A. Bates who has not
been feeling the best for some time
was not able' to cpme to the office for
todar, and is remaining at home
with the hopes that he may be able
to recover his usual condition soon.
His natural robust constitution has
carried him ever the many changes
of. weather, to which elderly people
are affected, and it is hoped he will
soon be able to be out again.
HEARS OF BROTHER'S, DEATH.
From Sat irdav's r.-aitv.
Last evening James R. Hunter of
this place received -a message tell
iitg of the death of his brother, Rob
ert Hunter, aeed 72 years. The
message did not state the cause of
death. As the funeral would occur
before Mr. Hunter would have time
to arrive at the place where the
brother had lived, Hartford, Conn.,
he will not make the trip at this
time. Mr. Robert Hunter was 72
years of age. and had retired from
active business for some time.
Skating is good, and the young
sters like It.
Two things in Nebraska are certain
every winter:
N E is a New Year; the other extreme cold weather. We ars having them both
right now. Are you starting the New Year right by being prepared for cold
weather in the way of good heavy warm clothing? We are in good shape to take care
of your needs,
Heavy fleece lined union
extra quality, at
$2.50
Cotton work sweaters. Priced at
$1.75 to $3.00
Extra weight shawl collar, for
$3.50
Wool socks. Keep jour feet warm
and dry this cold, wintry weather.
65c, 75c, $1.00
You'll find ynur Overcoat or Suit here too.
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PAUL PAVILIGK
GOES TO LINCOLN
DID NOT GET PARDON WHICH
HE ASKED FOR. BUT A TRIAL
BEFORE FEDERAL COURT.
Fioro Thursday's Daily.
After Wally Wilson, the state
agent, had been here in the interest
of Paul Pavilick. to four times,
caught blockade runner, and dealer
inthe contraband, and not succeed
ing in getting his liberation, Thom
as Carroll the deputy United States
Marshall, came last Tuesday even
ing, with the necessary papers, and
conveyed the young man to Lincoln,
where he is awaiting in the Federal
jail for a trial, which is soon to be
given him for the infraction of the
Federal Statutes, by bringing intox
icating liquors from a wet state in
to a dry one. This will add to the
predicament which Mr. Pavilich is
in, and wilV put him breathing the
air of freedom, anc seeing the
friendlv skies smiling o'er him.
BEATS THE NEW YEAR HERE.
From Thursday's Dally.
A young American named Sland
er, and being the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Russell Stander, weighing ten
and one half pounds, arrived' at
their home northwest of the city.
yesterday at noou. beating the New
Year here by some twelve hours.
There is a happy afniily out where
Russell Stander lives, you bet. and
the smiles which they wear will not
rub off either. Not alone Is the joy
confined to the immediate house
hold, for they extend to the other
portions of the family, see how
Grandfather Stander smiles and
Uncle John as well.
HAS
THREE SONS
THERE AND KNOWS
From Thursday's Daily.
The following little poem expres
sive of the feeling and the ways cf
thinking of the boys at the front,
expressed as well as could be told.
that they all are thinking of 'Home;.
The poem was written by Elmer
Bryan, who is a nephew of our fel
low townsman W. R. Bryan, and
lives at Trenton. 111. - He enclosed
the poem in a letter which ' Mr.
Bryan received today:
The Soldiers Dream.
There stands a sentry at his post,
The night is dark and cold and chill
No daring deed of which to boast
While his lonely duty, be d fulfill.
Along the river Sonime.
Hark! A shout, who goes there?
Rings out upon the cold night air,
Friend or Foe or Comrade true.
Must stop, salute, before passing
thru .
The Sentry is dreaming pf Home.
There stands at Pilot at the helm
To guide the good ship safely thru.
The dark blue sea. his native realm.
His colors, the Red, White and Blue.
When out upon the billows a peris
cope is seen, '
The Captain shouted. It's another
submarine, ' "
The Pilot is dreaming of home.
oftr Soldier Boys on the battle line
With faces turned toward t,he Rhine
The pride of Germans, all their own.
Hark! a sound, like the rushing sea
The Allies have gained the victory.
And the soldier Is dreaming of Homo
Will their dream emme tru? I
should say.
For I saw a Soldier yesterday
suits,
Vassar Unions,
wool, cotton
$2.25 to
Our assortment of mitts and gloves is exceptionally
haven't 'em priced right buy 'em some place else.
Who like a bird had flown.
They're corning we can hear them
shout.
And the war is over, without a
douht.
And the soldiers are coming home!
GREETING TO PEOPLE
OF PLATTSMOUTH
From Tliurrday's Dally.
January 1st, 191f.
We Wish To Extend:
Through the columns of the Jour
nal, our New Year's greeting to all
the people of Plattsmouth, and es
pecially to the church which we, in
our best efforts try to serve. We
remember with much gratitude
those who thought so kindly of us
at the Yuletide. Here's hoping we
may become better acquainted dur
ing the ccming year, and sing finis
Benediction "May God bless us Ev
ery One."
MR. AND MRS. LEVI W. SCOTT.
RETURNED TO CAMP FUNST0N.
From Thursday's Daily.
This afternoon Sergeant Ralph
Marshall, who has been here for
some time on a furlough departed
for his station at Camp Funston,
where he is located until his dis
charge shall come. Mrs. Marshall
his mother who has-been sick for
some time, and nearly all the time
sinee he has been here is reported
as being some improved. Sergeant
Ralph Marshall does not know how
long he will have to remain at the
camp.
ROBERT P0ISAL RETURNS HOME
From Thursday's Dally. .
Robert ' Poisal who has been lo-
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Farmers
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA
all eights,
and mixed,
$6.00
iu
Caps with fur inbands. Offered
at $1.25 to $2.00
W Iiave a 1'Hifruin in fur -a;s nt
f t an Sum -arii''l ov-r stork.
Slioit lioin? izes cau l riuplii utf.
REAL BARGAINS
Wool Sweaters $5.50 to $11.00
Heavy flannel night, wear $2.00
lrge and if we
Look them ever.
cated at Fort Lwsan. Colo., fi r the
past, six months, arrived home last
Tuesday evening having been nui.-t-ered
out of the service. Robert un
listed during laft summer when
there was a call for men to the ser
vice, and was anxious to go d:i Ms
portion but with the Mgniir-r of ib
armistice desired to return to civil
life, as there was little for him to
do more lor the government '"it
wanted to get back into something
in the-world. Robert will visit litre
for a short time and then find s me
place and go to work.
COGNITION OF
EFFICIENT SERVICE
Fr'nr Thursday's Daily.
This morning Anna Stiver,
piMted for David Ciiy, v.i.crt lin
goes to take charge of the Trie
phone exchange at that point, for
the Lincoln Telegraph and Tele
phone Company as its maiias'-r. Mi-?.?
Anna has been with the eorr.i.any
here for some time past, and by her
attention to the' business, liar, prov
en herself capable for better posi
tion and greater responsibility,
which the company, has been pW;u d
to recognize. The company is al
ways on the alert for :!'cier.cy, and
are pleased to recognize h wherever
existing. We are glad to see Miss
Seiver receire this merited promo
tion, and expect to know of her
farther advancement.
A. G. Roman was a passr-ng.'r to
Omaha this afternoon, where he is
looking after some business and al
so visiting at the hospital with Mr?.
Roman, who is reported as getting
along nicely now.
You tell 'em we keep all kinds of
stationery at the Journal.
State Sank
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