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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 15, 1923)
of- rAOxszz PLAJIIOIITH SEMI -WEEKLY JOURNAL Have you Seen the New Van Winkle Unwrinkable Tie? The new Pastel shades in men's dress Shirts, $1.95 to $3.95 Snrtaafita. llJU We are Demonstrating every business day the utmost value-giving in our Suits and Over coats. We have wonderful values at $20, $25 and $30 and the finest hand-tailored garments at $35, $40 and $45. Our exper ience in the clothing market convinces us that these prices cannot be lowered its useless to expect it now. C. E. Utfescott's Sons "ON THE CORNER" LADIES HAVE AN EXCITING EXPERI ENCE WITH ETHER BOX SUPPER SUCCESS The box supper given at the Meth odist church Thursday evening by the Epworth League society was a great success in every way and as a result of the pleasant event the so ciety realized a neat sum for their J work. There was a very large at tendance and the bidding for the dif- Some Person Attempts to Overcome fprent boxes was quite spirited and . -n ... I in fact the supply was almost inade- Home With Fumes. quate for the demand of the attend ants at the supper. GOVERNOR FAVORS IMMEDIATE REMOVAL Of County Sheriffs Who Do Not En force the Laws To Ask for the Power of Removal. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN FRENCH INVASION French troops encircled the entire valley of the Ruhr, with bayonets bristling, but tbey met with no re sistance. There was lamentation among the wives of American sol iicfi rn tii a Rhtnp when news was Lincoln, Jan. 12. Governor Chas. received that the occupation force V. Bryan will ask the present legis- had been called home, latnre to amend the Saekett bill, so fiermanv is exDected to declare the uuring me evening a very inter- that county sheriffs guilty of laxity peace treaty broken and announce i esting program was given, consist- jn allowing law violations can be decision to no longer negotiate with From Saturday Dally. "ji; leinauuus, Mian immediately removed. tne reparations cumiuisaiun A few ni 'hta urn an atiomnt wn i c v-ujieuiiaver ami air. v.. n. unaer tne present measure a sner- tne injustice is remuvra. made at the home of M s Marv Run reden Kave a vtry much eQJ'ed vo" iff can go into court and fight re- A dispatch from Essen says mar nettonUn, "1M CJ? oh v.l long enough perhaps until the tial law is to be proclaimed in the iou iniurv nn lr Ttiirneft and a wai.n governor is out 01 on ice, ne remains uisinci ker favored the gathering with one jn office himself. I C " . C ; r ' J Z ' : " . I ; " L.l of her enjoyable piano numbers The I The German ambassadors at Paris seems ether. I'm in favor of removing a sher-'and Brussels. Belgium, deserted their to hivo wn nttZ nf Kir,s' club- composed of Harriett and iff who is guiltv of law enforcement posts and left for Berlin. utve Deen a quantity 01 Florence Peacock, Alice and Helen laxity, and naming a substitute at The proclamation Issued by Pres- iwescott and Ruth Shannon, favored once." said Governor Bryan today. ident Ebert and the cabinet m me ti,. Ati-nti it a "'the audience with a number of their the Atlantic House during the day, 8clections on the ukelele. had gone home and had been accom panied by :i neighboring lady for company and . reached home just shortly before dusk. The ladies had prepared supper and after the meal were sitting in the living room when Mrs. Burnett detected a strange odor in the room and which had a very- sickening effect on her and in fact when arising to enter the kltch- j en she had almost become uncon scious from the effects of the strange ordor which the ladles declare was undoubtedly that of ether. Later as the evening progressed more this strange smell was noticed and passershy were called in and they also remarked that the odor was that of ether and very strong at that. Mrs PLATTSMOUTH HIGH WINS VERY GLOSE GAME Will Cnrrmel T.aw "F.TifnrreTTieTit i decision of France and her absoti- "I have been empowered to en- ates to invade the Ruhr declares i his force the laws of the state and I'm ministers have done what tbe couia In favor of seeing that sheriffs per- to avoid the disastrous action of the form their duties first if not. then French and would do what they I'll send Tom Carroll, new state en- could to mitigate its effects fV.rnomont nffiftr- thoro to tnko Uerniail euuuridl wuiuicuu -o"-- By Score of 12 to 11 Peru Training School Goes to Defeat in a loosely Played Game. Fron Saturdav's Dally Last evening one of the largest crowds of the season was present at Burnett and the neighboring the high school gym to witness the lady retiring for the night noticed a basketball games staged between the repetition of the attack of ether and Plattsmouth high school and Peru the neighbor and Mrs. Burnett both Training school teams as well as a noticed the form of some person dart- preliminary between the Seventh ing past the windows on the east side of the house and this wa3 re peated several times. The next day when a more thor- charge, in the meanwhile installing in designating the withdrawal or the a new sheriff." American troops from the Rhine m Governor Bryan said that Cover- a "snarp recuse to tne nor McKelvie has turned the whole Rujr Policy. ,aanata work over to Gus Hyers. who at one French airplanes dropped leaf ets time had forty-eight deputies under over Essen, calling upon the popula his charge tIon to reinain Quiet. The leaflets Most of' these men were working asserted that persons who popped in and around Lincoln, where they ork would be deported, and that were the least needed. None were those who prevented or interfered sent to Omaha to investigate reports with the normal course of the city s . ...v. i: activities would be subject to .the Governor Bryan believes that the death penalty. plan of placing the responsibility in the hands of the various county sheriffs will result in better law en forcement and also save the large sums that were paid out under the Hyers regime for deputies and assist ants. It is thought that the state legis lature will look favorably on the proposition as the matter of the state law enforcement department MOON ECLIPSES ., PLANET VENUS AFTER 40 YEARS ELMW00D FARMER RECEIVES PATENT ON PART FOR FORD Ed Kunz. who lives on a farm just southwest of town, has a patent on an adjustable bearing for Ford cars or trucks and has given it the name of A. C. Adjustable Center bearing for Ford cars. He had one in town which he had made at the foundry at Nebraska City and It would appear to us that he has a good thing for Ford drivers. The bearing is guaran teed for one year or it will be re placed. Ed expects to have further WILL HOLD BIG FROLIC particulars in regard to his patent before the public soon and will have quartettef old fashioned dance, a fid The American Legion post of Ne braska City are anouncing a great time at their forthcoming frolic and mid-winter extravaganza which is to be held January 29th to February 3rd. This frolic will have as one of its features the giving away of a fine Overland touring car on the last night of the frolic. There will be dancing for every-1 one with Dunn and Tetan's orches tra every evening in the spacious! . I. i i i i i i ' uaw room at me regies nan wutre the entertainment is to be held. Al so music by the American Legion TAXPAYERS OF STATE TO ORGAN . IZE A LEAGUE house, Club, Etc. Will Dis cuss Economy Matters. MEETING BIG SUCCESS Sight This Morning. For the first time in a period of literature nrintea explaining lue hi ..;' nntaBt finno' naniit frea mechanism soon. He has a good thing prIze8 of various kinds, etc. In fact and one which may well interest there wII1 be something doing every those Who drive Ford cars. Elm- tnJnnto f th time tliat. the frnlip is wood Leader-Echo. DOING VERY NICELY on, according to Commander Bob Driscol, of the Nebraska City post. and Eighth graders. The youngsters of the school mixed things up in the opener and the Eighth grade team showed some real ough investigation could be made it : playing and won by the score of 22 was found that a good sized hole had to C. The Seventh grade boys were v&s one of the bj issues 0f th"e late Plattsmouth Early Risers Have been drilled through the wall of the handicapped by-size but showed some campaign. i . Chance to View Most Unusual liuuse jus l ueiuw one UI Hie WinuOWS inuuiisuis moitum n ucii inc jtars ! on the south side of the building and have added a few inches to their it was through this hole that the stature. The Eighth grade team has into the room where it was first no-; Joe Buttery and Duda especially The '"fet1nf of !he Methodlst aid forty years the residents of this sec- ticed. Mrs. Burnett states that on the showing up in great shape in the society Thursday afternoon was very tion of the United States had the second attack" during the night she opener. largely attended and in fact was one opportunity of viewing the eclipse had come to the door leading from In the opening of the main event of th? J151 hatt the society has of the planet Venus by the moon the bedroom to the living room and of the evening it looked as though e,ver hel.d- Jh ,, eStS Were ,Mes," and the sight was one of beauty as that the ether was exceptionally j the contest was going to be an ex- ,aeSo " ,e' Flari"nSe Bes' tne moon and the p,anet were c'ear strong as the door was opened. tra period affair as there was an ap- Gobelman. Charles Carlson, E. and blazing with light at the time The matter was reported to the Parent Inability on the part of both . ;. uuuura "l Hope to Carry It to Every School- authorities and is being investigated teams to score and while the visitors Tu? chle' feat"r.of Pro-am morning permitted a clear view of f w j w, . . . . . . i , ii.. . , wns the review of "fins nf Ours" p-iv- th liniisnnl sfp-ht aitnougn no cnarges nave Deen niea "au te ua" rtpeateuiy at tne , - , " . . ,r "-- . A in the case or the party who was re- Plattsmouth goal they could not lo- en by Searl s- ?av,s- who Rave a very The eclipse started at 5:08 and sponsible for this alleged attack "ate the basket and this lack of abil- clear and concise review of this very the moon slowly crept across the rounded up. At several places around ity to find their gait saved Platts- interesting and popular work. A face of the planet and hid from The Nebraska Taxnavers leaeue is the house footnrints and oltrarptt mouth from defeat. The first score uumow 01 ms scnooi stuuents signi tor almost an nour tne Drigni planning an organization to cover stubs were found on the morning was made when Chase annexed a were present to enjoy this unusual and glittering planetary neighbor of the whole state, the executive com- after the attack. mittee having been in session for two days at the Undell hotel to discuss! WILL OPEN MISSION the matter. Another meeting will be held in the near future. Members of The Salvation Amiv win nnon neiu goal ana later m tne opening half Gradoville secured one and this was the extent of the local scoring in the first half. Peru secured one point on a foul thrown after a large opportunity. HAIR CATCHES IN WRINGER Miss Hilda Ronnau had a very nar- I the old earth. The moon visable as a crescent rose at 4:19 a. m. and at 5:08 appeared to pass over Venus, the star at that time being at the outer edge of the crescent. An hour row esrane from dar.cerous inlur an one minute later tne Star ap- as she was helping her mother with Peared to the view of the beholder aoove-ine- moon at a point slightly From Saturday' Dally. Mrs. Frank E. Pfoutz, wife of the pastor of the Methodist church, who numbered stub good for a chance on has been at the hospital in Omaha for the Overland car to be given away the past few days, is reported as do-J the cloring night have been left with ing very nicely. Mrs. Pfoutz was op-!Legion officials here and can be se erated on Thursday to give her re-J cured at the Palace Shining parlor an 'for &u cents eacn, winch win he an the committee are W. I. Farley, Au- mission in "this city in the near fu- number had" been tried and at the rora: C. A. Williams, S'elign: W. E. til Tf n nnr rrl in tr t r nnnnun nam art f close of the first round the score was i 1 1 1 . j . Pattursnn famnholl- T V Rhon i . ... & t n 1 in fovni- rf Plultcmmifli the familv WasblTIE' Jr: Tlipsdav w 11 u was nere yesieruay piiiciug au-. , , ... ... , iUaUe Vy me representative 01 tne " ' iuiwuiuuiu. - . tn.p,i tno lcl,f fVl vertisine Dosters of the event. Orleans; Trenmor Cone. Waterloo. Armv now here to look over tbP or-. In the second half the Peru team morning. Her hair became caught in a ngnt 01 tne iumess of TlrkPta eood for admission on all The plan proposes leagues in .nizntfnn of the mission (showed more ability in getting bas- the electric wringer. Her cries drew lIie umeui Bix nights of the frolic, including a:vry little old school house, in ev-.. There is probably no organization kets and in the first few minutes the attention of her mother, who. ery ciud, in every society or sect in tne WOrld that reaches more of or P,a" aa tne score tied. Kepeated qu prent-e 01 minu, iureu lief from comrA'cations following operation of biveral years ago s years ago and ; accommodation for the many from has rallied very nicely from the ef- .this city who desire to attend or who fects of the operation. The many wish to try their luck on the car even friends here are hopeful that In the though they may not be able to at next few days she may show such, tend. marked improvement that she will be able to return home. Journal want ads pay. Try them t SUFFERS LOSS OF FOWLS DR. H. G. LEOPOLD Osteopathic Physician Eyes Tested and Glasses Fitted Union Block Phone 208 PLATTSMOUTH Mrs. Mike Stiles, residing In the south portion of the city, has suffer ed the loss of a number of her choic est fowls that some person or per- wnere people aesire 10 meet ana ais- the needv in physical as well as cus affairs of government from the spiritual "want than does the Salva lowest subdivision to the highest, tion army and in coming here to this without having their citizenship or city they win find a gooa fiela for our sanity questioned. their labors. Our tax activities nave outgrown fouls called on Plattsmouth gave the on the machine and extricated the visitors a chance to have won the unfortunate child. An inventory of SEEKING MAN HERE Information is desired of Jampn C game but poor basket throwing prov- the results of the accident proved Drum, who resided in Plattsmouth ed their undoing, Plattsmouth, on to the great relier of the parents, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs David the other hand, annexed one of the that beyond suffering the very pain- J. Drum, about the vear 1894 Anv- The Salvation Armv will find here' fouls called on Peru and which cave ful experience of having her hair one knowiner the whereabout of our increase in population and our as jn an places where they have car-: them enough to win. Up to the last pulled out by the roots, Miss Hilda James Drum or David Drum are ask- " ' w - ""-" .-..we,.j, rieu on tneir worK, a real mission ic nwuuus iue game was ciose ana " uninjuicv. ua1MJtu mr6iti. ea 10 communicate wun Kdwin K. mr. rauereuu earn r nuay. ine rem- that will be helpful to the men and in tne closing moments of the game edy is to take an honest invoice of women who have not felt the call of it was more of a game of keepaway our conditions without regard to our the church and also to minister to on the part of the locals waiting for puiiucB. our creeu, uur social or uua- the physical wants of the needy of .the final whistle mess affiliations as individuals, that the community. each may understand his individual) debt and part in his government. I WAU'DTrn at nrm-Df TrnrrcT ular meetings be held In local leagues , on tne nrst ana second Mondays or J- sons has stolen from the Stiles' hen October. November, December, Janu- A1, ,rd aftern?on u,nty Judse hoiiQo in the lact fo.- iiava Mr SHioc o- tr,,o, a u.i, onA Allen J. Beeson, the official marry- 4iwas at St. Joseph, Misourl. recently .Monday preceding the annual school judge of Cafs county performed tl-I-H-!-!-H-I-I-I I! I3 J the owner j house in the last few days. Mrs. Stiles ary, February and March, and was at St. Joseph, Misouri, recently and on her return home found that someone had been in the coop and made away with some five of the chickens. On Thursday night this was repeated and more of the chick ens disappeared from the roost and accordingly makes quite a loss for and on her return home found that 'meeting and the Monday preceding 4- the ceremony that united the lives IT jfm IPC s&&ttV&? j - a m St .Hi Lest You Forget Webbing collars are grow ing in favor every day. It is the soft collar with the appearance of a starch one. They don't wrinkle, shrink, nor wilt. No saw edges, eaves your shirts and fies. It will outwear half a dozen stiff collars. Van Heusen Manhattan . Arrow We have them in a dozen styles 35 and 50c SEE OUR NEW SHIRTS! zciL FEW NAMES ON THE LOBBY ROSTER Baker. 2208 No. 21st Street. Om- j aha. This is a matter of importance jto the parties. J13-6td The game was not characterized by any sensational playing and of the locals Krejci was the principal nntstn nil Intr fip-nro na ho ctinnrorl more of the fighting spirit all the Only Twelve Registered So Far A evening. January 18th, at Eagle hall, ELKS BAND CARNIVAL BALL Elks Band .Carnival Ball Thursday way through the game. VISITING WITH MOTHER Rare Fraction of Those nn the i laiismouin. special prizes. Con- iKi.ii, uuiuuns, etc. uome and enjoy yourself. Ground Two Years Ago. There are few signatures above the the day fixed for making annual and nearts of 'Mrs. Sarah Allen and Mrs. Peter Perry of near Mynard dotted lines "of the register book used county estimates of expenditures. j Mr- ArchIe E- Phillips, both of Pa- is enjoying a visit from two of her alone for lobbyists. An even dozen ouuvnuu. mci iuo ncuuiug ouuo niiu i raiuc ai x uisiauce uuu nave laRtii ine proper regisiriiiiuii ceremony the bride and groom re- who. taking the opportunity of the oath and are now permitted to prac- Lost anything -Try a JonrnsJ ad. -loxma anything! "They satisfy." The executive committee will of fer suggestions for topics of discus sion as 'What Can Our Local Gov ernment Do to Reduce Taxes' as well as our schools, state institu-i tions, salaries and kindred tax prob lems, that from the 'forums' the peo ple may direct their own affairs. "Since our schools require one half our taxes, the committee re spectfully submits for discussion that the great increase in the cost of education in Nebraska has been contemporaneous with a decreased educational efficiency. The greater ) the amount spent, the poorer seems the product turned out. Too many ! graduates turned out despising the hard work, frugality and economy of their parents from which all suc cess has and must come. "The committee will propose spe cific amendments to our laws to carry out the views of the Taxpayers' league, but generally speaking the changes proposed by the league are a return to the old style high school curriculum without the expensive side lines which have a tendency to weaken rather than strengthen men tal development. "The essential results to be sought for In education." turned to their home across the river in the Iowa city, REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE NEHAWKA BANK of Nehawka, Nebr. HAD NEW COUPE STOLEN Poultry Wanted! THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 quiet season on the farms, have come tire the profession in house and sen- home for a brief visit. One of the ate. During tne session of two years sons, John, is residing at Lethbridge, ago there were seventy-two lobbyists Alberta, Canada, in the heart of the in good standing. The 1923 registra best portion of western Canada. Mr. tion is light but when the lawmakers Perry states that the past season in settle down to the real business of Canada has been exceptionally warm legislating for their constituents, the " in his section and compares to the lobby record book will have many ad-. braska at2the clothe fShat! f Ne" weather prevailing here. He has re- ditional names. Those on the ground ; December 3o, "1922 "Vs tired from active farm work' and floor early in many instances, arej 1 , turned this over to the sons who veterans. Some have been sent sev- . RESOURCES manage the farm while Mr. Perry eral times to the third house. Loans and discounts. 11 n kbo cA and wife and youngest daughter are Tom Hollister and E. G. Clemen- Overdrafts '323.67 residing in the home they have pur- son are registered as representatives xo ,03 VjTi t L"8ir,ct chased at Lethbridge. of the Nebraska Power company of Hanking house, furniture and The other son visiting here is Ver- Omaha. Trenmore Cone of Waterloo, fixtures ner Perry, who is just recovering Neb., represents tne taxpayers' league li"'Z.lnc ' ne3lV from the effects of a severe accident and will interest himself in legisla- interest i'.i.i ' in which he was kicked in the head tion which pertains to taxation. Due from National' by a horse and seriously iniured and Three Lincoln women are register- ""d ?ate imnka.. .1 t it x..- oil tn rinttf na lnhhtMcsta lira Plsra v-iitfLKS ana Items mine lei uiiciauiig uas i unit; uuiu ms " j - home at Big Springs, Nebraska, for Clayton, vice president and legis- a visit In the old home. lative superintendent of the W. C. Both of the gentlemen were here T- u- wiI1 sive her attention to child vesterdav and renewed their sub- welfare legislation. Freda M. Davis, scriptions to the Journal which they legislative chairman of the Nebraska TOTAL. find essential in their homes to keep league of women voters, is particu- - - in t mi r ri with tlio Ti o nrnaTi f n tra nf Paca larly interested in legislation to re- abilities taxes and 4,500.00 7,841.53 8,387.45 3.n82.r.t of exchange. . : Currency Oold coin Silver, nickels and cents 24,071.54 518.72 1.436.(10 942.50 333.98 27.304.74 $212,329.50 j county. move iur party circle anu in Better -piisi PtocK paid In J 25 000 AO marriage laws. Mrs. C. F. Spencer T."yj'u"r.una i: 6,000.00 is registered for rural welfare. Oth- individual deposit 3.624.04 ers who are registered are: subject to check. .$108 406 88 J. O. Shroyer, Humboldt, Farmers Tjme certificates of Union. Legislation Dertainin to -t?it l v v 68.412.22 are. ' Olltatnnillnr . . sev. In his answer to the, X25 Oftft tt it i?rini,n r ;i..Ain v i rnt tn Voii'" J ? u .8i3.90 . - - - - - - a. 11. iixvj, ijiuwiu, ui uiuci - . . .'"nviiai iiu otate damage suit of Owen Bartlett house hood of Locomotive Firemen and vfta,s -VVmi : none 'painter, which went on trial in su- Engineers, chairman state legislative hiiu nMi!1" redIscounted none 1.881.56 Frank Domingoand Merrltt Rus- following oru uiutc iu uuiauti, i uv9kinj in 1 11 o former's new Ford coupe, and late in the evening parked it near the Fontenelle hotel while they were at tending a theatre. Cash Prices CaJ i1oad ,f Hve po,ultry wanted JACK DEMPSEY DENIES HE IS to be delivered at poultry car near ".ZZj? 7T the Burlington freight house, Platts- CHAMPION PRIZE FIGHTER mouth on Thursday. Jan. 18th. one day only, for which we will pay the Los Angeles, Jan. 12. Jack Demp- rural welfare. Heavy Hens per lb 19c PPrIor court here today, declared he board. Depositor s guuranty "fund Jr.n'n rAr-lh 1 ip was not tne cnampion prize ngnter Louis Funk, Havelock, agriculture, tot at 2pnngS, . per ID . IOC of tn world but tne "chamnioni T. D Kane, rhadrnn hrnthorhn TOTAL After the show was over they Ducks, per lb. '. 14c boxer of the ss. e World." Rartlett. nssert- nf T .nnnrrntiva Plromoti onT Trnrrta- c- - - . . found the car had heen taken nnrl n. tv 10. ..oi 7,,7 i," "" r rVl: -."n.8"Jr 'laie or raeka , . . . urcvac, uci io 1001 j. ui i.a i j nunc iic- nas ei 3, cuairuiau siaie legislative uoara they remained In the city until Wed- nia ii painting the new Dempsey residence of his organization. i County of Cass .b"i .lh P."C! Morn p7nlT"37"L7sr" "J?. chaplon's brot.her' .J?' . 0l.e Bi?ck. executive secretary Ne-' X. David c. West uuouac iv Kt. ouj tiata ui. tut) o HPnn n 1 ra rn jpmnspv nun 'ion n w rrr ciro wrooa QooAintinn n m m 1 o j 9 vu v uuivu m. uouuviukiuu a va v.iiaii 1 car ana we guess 11 is gone ior good, .oeei xuaes, per id oc Hayes, his former trainer, had quar- man 6tate legislative board. $212,329.50 ahov nmA ,-, "', -"nier or the that the above ..,. y or.H -;-"":ui IS wear correct Fortunately. Frank carried 500 Horse Hides, each $3 reled with him over the work and W. E. Zallinger, Lincoln, Order the state Bureau or nei?rt made to lU!,n,C!J?.J . c"' i, tne iS89 . Remember the date. We come to later leaPed on hlm struck and kick-. Railway Conductors, chairman legls- C,. ' im' vlus buy and will nositively be in Platts- ea nim ana lore nis "otnes to shreds. lative committee or that order, water Republican. i Mrs. Evi Spier of Alliance. Nebras ka, came In this morning to eniov & pared to take care of all poultry of fered for sale. W.E.KEENEY. I Your ad will carry punch if yon write it as a plain "selling talk" in stead of trying to fuss rt up with. b kx FOR SALE UAVIU C. WKST. THOMAS ni.... Cashier. F. P. SHELDON, Director. Attest: .1. W ,'frHIi and exagcratiom. Subscribed nn,l . - thin mth t"u'" 10 weiore Four room house; four lots. Lots 3 Vl j?u pals me .'Phons 53 6-J. J-tft'ofy viMiti SIT'j MS Kmr. I, 19;t.) ) V