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faaviyajfcuwfliiML cal Society . Nebraska State Hwton- VOL. NO. XXXIX, PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1923. NO. 48 DC PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH'S RADIO CHAPEL SERVICE BROADCAST LAST NIGHT FROM WOAW CAME IN HERE CLEAR AND STRONG. REV. M'CLUSKY GIVES SERMON Demonstrates that He Has a Radio Voice Cantata Comprises a Part of the Program. From Monday's Daily Last evening from 9 to 10:30 radio fans over the length breadth of the I'nited States had the and the pleasure of listening in to the chapel service of Station WOAW, the Wood men of the World station at maha, and to a program which was furnish ed by the choir of the First Presby terian church cf Plattsmouth, of which Edna Marshall Eaton is direc tor. In addition to the musical service the pastor of the church, the Rev. II. G. McClusky, gave a very able Christmas sermon titled, "This is My Beloved Son," in which he intro duced anew to the world the Christ child, whose coming has produced such marked influence on the world through the centuries that have fol lowed. The voice of the speaker came through the ether as clear as any that has been broadcast fcy the powerful Omaha station and proved to be a really and truily radio voice. Rev. McClusky in his sermon tool: as his theme the inspiring thought of the day that has brought to the world the Christian religion of hope end happiness, that has banished from the minds of man the fear of death and brought to the world the belief in the Chrisf and- the ever lasting life. The sermon wis one that certainly is an'honor.to the city of Plattsmouth and the distinguished pastor who ha9 labored here in the cause of the Master in tha past few years. It may he mentioned that a f ister of Rev. McClusky was listening in in her home in New York and the Christmas message from the brother was truly a priceless Christmas gift. Each number on the program of the service came in strong and clear arid with the perfect weather condi tions, made the night one of great est enjoyment to the radio listeners. In the opening h-lf cf the pro gram the male quartet composed of Frank A. Cioidt. Raymond Cook, ten ors; Rev. McClusky and L. O. Minor, basses, were heard in the Christmas hymn. "Silc-nt Night, Hallowed Xisht" and the duet, "My Faith Looks lr to Thee." by Edna Mar shall Eaton and Mr. Cioidt were al so very charmingly given and the full beauty of the voices of the singers was heard clearly over the air. Mrs. A. D. Caldwell was heard in a violin number, "The Perfect Mel ody." by O'Hara. and every note of her artistic rendition was brought to the listeners. During the course of Hie program special numbers were dedicated to Mrs. Alice Craig-Phelps of Warren, Ohio; Ralph S .Holmes, of Sehnec tady, Xew York and Mrs. Edmund T. butcher, of Warrensburg, Mo. The second section of the program was devoted to the Christmas can tata. "The Story of Bethlehem" and carried the listeners in fancy over the Judean hills where the shep herds were watching their flock3 in the stillness of the first Christmas even, to the lowley stable where was born the Son of Man, the Redeemer of the world. In this section, the solo parts were carried by Edna Mar shall Eaton. Catherine Schneider, Faye Chase Martin, Frank A. Cioidt, Lynn Minor, Dr. R. P. Westover and Raymond Cook and each of the solo numbers as well us the choruses was heard very clearly. The choir was composed of Mrs. J. V. Holmes. Mrs. Faye Chase Mar tin, Miss Nettie Moore. Miss Cather ine Schneider. Miss Edith Farley, Mrs. H. G. McClusky. Mrs. H. C. Leo pold, Miss Helen Farley. Miss E3 telle Baird. Frank A. Cioidt. Ray mond Cook, Dr. R. P. Westover. Lynn ' O. Minor, C. J. Theleen and Rev. H. G McClusky. Mrs. George L. Farley, organist of; the churih, played the accompani Ill 11 lO KJ L 1111 yJi. .11C I1U1U LC lO d.11'1 tll- violin obligates were by Mrs. A. D. ' enjoyea oy me party oc relatives auu Caldwell I friends present. The charming three- I course dinner was served at the noon ' hour and the table decorated with a GATHERING AT WARNER HOME: large bank of artificial snow sur- rounded by holly and through the From Wednesday's Daily I snow the tiny evergreens were shown Yesterday the home of Mr. and 'making a very appropriate decora Mrs. Charles H. Warner in this city tion and a reminder of the Christ was the se-ene of a triple anniversary i mas days before Nebraska became a Christmas, the forty-fourth wed- i winter, resort. Those who attended ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. 'aside from the family were Mrs. M. Warner and the sixty-ninth birthday A. Street, Mrs. Mae S. Morgan and of Mr. Warner. To help celebrate daughter. Miss Clara Mae, Rev. and the occasion in the manner that was fitting the children and their fami lies gathered at the home to partake of the fine dinner prepared by the la dies and to also enjoy the delightful afternoon of music, recitations and the real home gathering arranged for the occasion. Those who attended the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Warner and children, of Mur ray; Mr. and Mrs. William Weten- i kamp and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Howard and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Warner and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Terryberry and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Varga and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hutchison, Miss Helen Warner and the guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Warner. ENJOY MTJSICAL AFTERNOON From Wednesday's Daily The home of Mr. and Mrs. E. II Wesrott was the scene of a very pleasant gathering of relatives and friends yesterday afternoon to enjoy a real , "Sunnyside" musical treat. The time was spent very informally in the enjoyment of selections given by the members of the jolly party, j both vocal and instrumental which . served to pass the hours most charm- j ingly. There were some twenty in the party and the event was one tnat will long be very delightfully remem- bered by all those who were fortun ate enough to be present. . CHRISTMAS AT THE NEBRASKA IF Event is One of Joyousnsss and the Aged Residents Well Rememb ered by Their Friends. From Wednesday's Daily There is no time of the year that is quite -as pleasant at the Nebraska Masonic Home in this city as is the Christmas tide and while there have been many pleasant anniversaries passed there none have been really filed with the joyousness ot the holi day se?son as was that of yesterday. The exercises opened Monday even ing at the supper hour when the orchestra composed of Mrs. Lillian Caldwell. Dr. J. F. Fogarty, E. II. Schulhof, Jack Ledgway and Mrs. Christine Cougnlin visited the Home anil played most delightfully during the supper hour and which served as the prelude to the distribution of the gifts from the large tree that was set in the dining room and around which there were many, many pack eges of remembrance to eery mem bei of the large family circle anl there was not one that did not re ceive full remembrance of the happy occasion. While the members of the Home were seated at their breakfast on Christmas morning, the girls of the Ep worth League, singing tneir Xmas carols, visited the horn" and after several of the gladsome songs, thej singers were invited in and en joyed j the breakfast of the Home and dur-- ing their stay gave several other ap propriate Christmas songs. The chief event of the day was the dinner served at noon and there was loads of the choicest dainties that could be imagined on the menu for the occasion and the resident? of the Home feasted to their heart's con tent cn the fine array of the good things provided for them and the re mainder of the day was spent quietly in resting up from the celebration. The lodges of 'the Masons and Eastern Star from over the state, as well as local merchants and citizens had contributed to the remembrances of the day and did their part in making the day one of the greatest of happiness to everyone at the Home from the superintendent and the em ployes to the entire membership of the Home. ENTERTAIN RELATIVES From Wednesday'? Daily Yesterday the W. C. Foster home was the scene of a very pleasant gathering when a number of the rela tives came heme for the holiday sea son, the only part of the celebration that detracted from the joyous spirit being the fact that the wife and mother, Mrs. W. C. Foster, was un able to be present as she is quaran tined at the Bushnell home where she is assisting in caring for the sick folks. The members of the family from out of the city here were: Clyde Foster, wife and child, of Sedalia, Missouri; Mrs. Helen O'Donnell, of Springview, Nebraska, and Miss Myr tle Foster, of Tyron, Nebraska. VERY PLEASANT DINNER From Wednesday's Daily Among the Christmas dinner gath- . 'erings yesterday was one at the E. II. Wescott home which was very much I . - . 1X2 J Mrs. Frank E. Pfoutz and daughters. Harsh physics react, weaken the bowels, will lead to chronic constipa tion. Doan's Regulets operate easily, 30c a box at all stores. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HOLD CHRISTMAS TlfySE OBSERVANCE Services at Masonic Lodge Rooms at 11 O'clock Tuesday Largely Attended Much Interest From Wednesday's Daily The members of Mt. Zion eor.i mandery. No. 5, Knights Templar, of this city, held a very pleasing ob servance of Christmas day yesterday morning at 11 o'clock at the lodge rooms in the Masonic temple and at which a number of the ladies of the Sir Knights were in attendance. The program of the observance was opened by the prayer by Sir Knight H. G. McClusky and followed by the Masonic quartet in one of their appropriate selections. The scripture lesson was given by Pre late II. G. McClusky and Mrs. E. II. Wescott gave one of her always lightful vocal numbers. The Christmas toasts were spondee! to by the members of de- re the conimandery. that to Most Eminent I Commander L. F. Newby being given by Ralph J. Haynie, eminent com mander, and the response by Dr. R. ' P. Westover, generalissimo. The ; toast to the Right Eminent Com mander Arthur C. Stem and the re sponse was given by Dr. A. D. Cald- well, captain general. The toast to Mt. Zion comandery was given by Right Eminent Sir Knight Francis E. White of Omaha, grand recorder of the state of Nebrafku. and in his toast Mr. White detailed a part of the history cf the local eomamndery, : which was established in 1S73 under: the charter from the grand com-' mandery. Following the toasts the Masonic quartet gave one of their pleasing numbers and the members of the conimandery were given some very ; appropriate remarks by Right Emi- ' nent Sir Knight James M. Robert son, grand captain general of the state of Nebraska. The chief ad dress of the occasion; was by the Rev. : 'Luther M; Kuans, of Omaha, which was a very beautiful exposition ot the old. old story of the Christmas day and its lessons to the world. An other very pleasing vocal number was that given by Mrs. James T. Begley and the services closed with the benediction by the Rev. Frank. E. Pfoutz of the First Methodist church. OLD TIKE RESIDENT GOES TO HIS REWARD Joseph H. Gray, Well Known to OH Eesidents Here, Taken in Acci dent That Causes Death. From Wednesday's Daily While here for the Christmas ob servance, John Carmack informed the Journal of the accidental death of his step-father, Joseph H. Gray, which occurred a few days ago in Omaha. Mr. Gray, who was residing at 2G21 Sherman avenue, had apparent ly gone to the window of his apart ment to look at his watch and fell irom the window to the courtyard be low which caused injuries from which he died on December 15. When found by the neighbors the body of Mr. Gray was stretched on j the ground and the watch still clasp- ed in his hand. The funeral services were held on Monday. December 17, at the Larkin Bros, chapel and conducted by the Rev. Charles Linley of the St. Mar-j tin's Episcopal church. South Side, ; and the interment made at the F Graceland cemetery in that place. The deceased gentleman wa3 a vet eran emploj-e of the Burlington in this city and also at Havelock, being engaged for a number of years in shop work and was foreman of the round house here for many years during the time that H. J. Phelps was the shop superintendent here. Mr. Gray was 78 years of age and while a resident here was a very ac tive worker in the fraternal societies of the city and was a long time mem ber of the A. O. U. W. of this city, j He leaves to mourn his death one daughter, Mrs. Frank Gregg, of Havelock. and several step-children, Mrs. F. G. Egenberger, of this city; John Carmack and W. II. Carmack of Omaha; Mrs. Bertha Cowles, of Sacramento, California; Mrs. Nellie j Ayre, of Fresno, California, and Mrs.' W. II. Hooper, of Los Angeles. WINS THE "BABY' From Wednesday's Daily The "live baby" contest, which has been on at the Peoples market the past week and which caused more or less excitement among the patrons of the store, was closed on Saturday night at 10 o'clock when the award of the "baby" was made by Louie Ackerman and Sam Giventer, owners of the market, to Ed Bailey of this city, who had received the largest number of votes and received the "baby," which proved to be a fine baby pig that will come in very handy in the Bailey family circle and I prove a very toothsome bit. REUNION AT SHRADER HOME From Tuesday's Dady i Yesterday the liome of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Shraekr was the scene of one of the pleat-am Christmas gath- ; erings when the m-mbers of the fam- ! ily gathered to sr. 'nd the day with j the host and licsuss and the vener able father. Grorg W. Shrader, one of the well knovvi. residents of the county. The th y .as opent in vL-.it- 1 ing and a very fij e time in ! r.ewing oE the ti s of the ! years. Those v.kc p. t tended I union were: Mr. nid Mrs. tho r the re Charlcs Creamer, Mr. and "Irs. Charles WoU", Mr. and Mrs. Elsider Rboden and five children of Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Shrader snd son, Mr. and Mrs. Terlatte, of North Bend, Nebraska; Mrs. Justus Lillie, ert Shrader, Mr. Mr. and -.Trs. Ron- and Mrs. A. C. Mutz, Mr. Rauth l.ourno, Mynard. DISTRICT GflinT ADJOINS ONTIL OVER CHRISTMAS Case cf States of .Tebrasia vs. Carl G. Fricke Goes Over Until Wednesday Morning. From Monday's Dai With the direct testimony of the defendant in the cose of the state of Nebraska vs. C. G. Fricke completed, the session of the (lis, rut court Sat urday afternoon, brought to a clofo. the trial until after Christinas, the case being ocatinued Wednesday morning before Judge J. D. Raper. of Pawnee City, who was presiding in tht case. Saturday afternoon thp eWer-'e completed the greater part of is testimony, the t'efendrirt hi r.:;elf be ing cn the stand and completing bio direct evidence but the cro:s e:;a:vi nation being laid over until the re sumption of court on Wednesday. For the defense a number of wit nesses were called to testify to the reputation of Mr. Fricke prior to the trouble with the Livingston Loan t? Building association and through which the defendant was indicted by the recent grand jiiry. C. A. Uawls, Judtre A. J. Beeson, E. A. Wur!, E. II. We3eott, (J. W. Morgan. J. W. Crabill and W. D. Wheeler were call ed to testify to the general reputa tion of the defendant. The members of the jury were dis missed until after the holiday when they will again resume their trial of the case. SENDS A MESSAGE Miss Harriett Kerney. formerly of Plattsmouth. now a confirmed in valid in a hospital at Alt. Vernon, Washington, sends ti e following message to her friends nere: "Here is my Christina wish to all my friends in Plattsmouth. As I can not write to any of ycu perhaps tlie paper would extend my wishes to you all by printing this little vers: I am glad that good old Christina? time Comes once in the hurrying year. To tighten the loosened threads Of friendship far and near! To bind, renew and strengthen Sweet Memories, old and new. And that is why I am sending This Christmas thought to you. "HATTIE KERNEY. DEATH OF MISS hllHk SEYBOLT AT LGOL Cousin of Mrs, A. C. Mutz of This City and Daughter of Pioneer Resident of County. rem Wednesday's l! a i!y of this city announcing her cousin. Mrs. A. C. Mutz received a message death at Lincoln of h as the Miss Anna Seyboldt at her home in plac e. that The deceased lady was the daugh ter of George A. Sevboldt. who came here at an early day and was a di rector of the First National bank of this citv and will be well remember ed by the older residents of riatts mouth and the eastern portion of Cass founty. j To mourn her passing there re main the aged father, one sister, Mrs. Sarah Kirk, of Broken Bow; three brothers, Floyd Seyboldt. of Lincoln; Andrew Seyboldt, of Lin 1 coin, and Albert Seyboldt, of Bridge port. Nebraska. The funeral on Thursday ; services will be held t the Roberts chapel in Lincoln and the interment at Wy uka cemetery. The many old friends here will lear of the death of Mis3 Seyboldt with regret and extend to the be reaved family their most sincere sympathy. TO ATTEND PARTY Thjs morning. Misses Clara Mae Morgan, Alice Louise and Helen Wes cott departed for Omaha in company with Robert Polk of Lincoln and Ma son Wescott where the young people will attend the party at the Blaclc stone hotel this evening given by the Pi Omega Pi sorority of the Univer sity of Omaha of which Miss Morgan is a member. CHURCH OBSERVES CHRIST- a a T Pr.g'eant Representing- Seene-3 cf tlie Parables arc! the Nativity Giv- ; cn rxc. i rum Amr.il.' y s 1 ':!' j At the veiling worship hour last , nigh' at the Mcthodi.s: chur h there .was presented, under the a'i.--pi..-o;? of ! the musical department of the t hurch j and directed by Mrs. E. 'A. Wes'-oit, i a pageant representing several of I parables r.iid the .strv c'i the Nc the tiv- i I ity and the visit of the three wise men at the cradle oi in the stable at Hot! the infa: r.i. t Jesus Tlie alcove of the church u-ed by the choir and tlie rostrum, was ar ranged with drapings of drrk red and black while a h'c; .urtrtin of black was used in the preparation of the scenes that were very strikingly pre.'-ented against the well chosen background and the lighting effects under the direction of Mr. Werner wero beautiful in the extreme. Preceding each of the scenes there were scripture selections read by Mrs. William Baird, the selections being arranged by the pastor of the church. Rev. F. E. "Pfoutz. The scenes given were these of the parables of "The Good Samari tan." "The Ten Virqins," "The Prod- igal and and Son," presented i:i four s'enes, "The Prophet. fno Shepherds. the Angels," "The Nativity" and '"r'ne Adoration of the Three Wise Men." The characters for the parts v;ere well chosen and presented a graphic lesson of the stories of the Bible and the event that marked the birth of the teachings of love and peace arl life everlasting in the coming of the Saviour of the world. The pageant was very beautiful in every way and the muic and the striking pictures of the events left a lasting remembrance with the large congregation that they will long re member. 'CARRIED AT GLENVvOOD From Monday's D;iily The announcement h.:;s boon re ceived here of the marriage at G'.en wcod of'-Miss Flor? M L.o.e!aee and Mr. Charley E. McBride. The wed ding occurred at the pan-ennge of the First Baptist church in that city. The grorm is well known iu this city where he has made his home for a number of vears. ATH OF PIONEER 3 2 IF PL4TTSOTH Ghsiles E. McEntree Passed A-ay at T i o 4. j t; l, i Tr ! .uiiiec:!ii o ii.uiu.iy iigiit y t5 a Railrcad Contractor. rri m Monday's Daily Charles E. Me Entee, for many yea To a prominent figure in the rail road contracting cir Ies of the state and a pioneering resident of this cay, pnsseel a way Saturday night at Lincoln where, he ha.-s been making his home for the last few yenrs. He was in the neighborhood of SO years of age at the time of his eleath and hLs passing will bring a great regret to tlie many ol dtime friends in liiis ; locality. Mr. McEntee was a 'brother-in-law of John Fitzgerald, one of the early capitalists of Nebraska, and assisted in much of the work of the construc tion of the Burlington railroad in Nebra.-ka which was carried out by Mr. Fitzgerald anel located here more than fifty years ago. Mr. Mc Entee was active in the business anel political circles here in Plattsmouth during his residence here and was for a time street commissioner of the city. The wife has preceded him in death as well as his son, Dave Mc Entee. and to mourn his death there remains one sten-daughter, Sister1 Mary Geraldine of the Dominician sisterhood of the Roman Catholic ' church, who is now living at Jack setn. Nebraska. The body of Mr. McEntee will be brought here Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 over the Burlington and taken to the Streight undertaking rooms where it will lay in state until Wed-I nesdar morning when the funeral services will re held at :.' :J0 at the St. John's Catholic church. ENTERTAIN FOR FRIENDS Friim Wednesday's Daily t Yesterday the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Streight v.as the scene of a very pleasant Christ mas gathering of relatives anel jfriends and which occasion was very much enjoyed by the members of i the party. Mr. and Mrs. Evi Spier, the latter a. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Streight. wero among those enjoying the event. The guests were treated to one of the famous Christmas dinners which left nothing to be desired in the way of perfection and the afternoon hours were whiled away in the delights of bridge whist until an appropriate hour when a "pantry lunch," an in- novation in the way or serving enjoyed by the meiube-rs of the y. l?i the evening hours tae gu (i;n joyed a radio cciuert that serve! mal:e a d;:y ot the rarest enjoy iit. and the guests departed wish ; Mr, and ?.trs. Streight uiLiny more 1 i It- equally pleasant Clui.st inns days that t!:ey :nir;ht enjoy them v.ith host and hostess. and i the i RECEIVES GOOD NEWS From Wednesday's Daily Yesterday Mrs. Joseph Martens of this city received " very pleasing Christmas in the nnoune emer.t that flu- wps a great gru i.d;;oi her, the e Vi et! Mr. ha. sun son :u being the arrival ot a line sev paund daughter ft the home of a -id Mrs. liar:)!; IVt :s in Oina Thc father of the little lady id a ot of Joseph Peters and a grand Mrs. Martens and his many friends will join in congratulations on his new honors. ESCAPE I m kirn 1 a A Automobile Plunges Over 20-Foot Embankment Alter Pasesngers Are Thown to the Ground. . From Wednesday's Daily ! A family of three, returning to j their home in Millard after spending Chri.tnias in Omaha, narro-.vly es caped being plunged to death, when their iLUtomobile went over a 20-foot embankment after colliding with an other motor car at 2:30 yesterday afternoon at Seventy-second and Center streets. ' As the result of a stump prevent ing the car from hurling into a deep ravine. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Hudrtle ! stt'ti and their son, Riley, escaped with minor injuries. They were thrown out by the impact with the stump. The accident occurred, when an automobile bearing three men, who , are s;.id to have been intoxicated, crashed into the Huddlestou i car, which was going west en West Cen ter street. The car came from' the south on "Seventy-second street: County officials expect to arrest the i ocr .:pants today. The Huddleston automobile swerv ed to the curb after the impact, then I went over the embankment. The ! stump obstructed the car in its rapid descent to the deep ravine below. ; Huddleston anel his ton received I medical attention at St. Joseph hos I pital. after whi. h they were taken '.to their home in Millard. Mrs. Hud dleston required no treatment. ! Ti e Ilud-llentone automobile was ' demolished. Omaha Bee. The Huddleston family are well known in riattsmouth and vicinity as they for a time resided in the vi eiiii'y of Oreapolis. NEW EASY GIRL This morning Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rattler roceivefl the glad news that they were again grandparents, a line little daughter arriving this morning at the home of Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles Lohmann at Omaha. All concerned are doing nicely and tha relatives here are well pleased over tlie good news. The moMicr was for merly Miss Amanda Sattler of city. ikr! onr In set sail. few days the .If you chart will be better prepared V. : ' ' .V. MEMBER"? -j"';. ,,r - m If l and arrive at the destination you desiie. in making ycur plans, remenrJber that ihz offi cers of the First National Bank will be glad to talk with you and suggest ways in which this helpful bank can give ycu effective co-operation. Come in any time. Yo; li always be welcome. The First national Bank VH SANK WHERL: YOU PEEL AT HOME PJATISriOUTil lCAta :s:iS7iAS BAY OUIET IN J. 2ai Ik 1 mi HEIIGIOUS OBSERVANCES AT THE CATHOLIC. EPISCOPAL AND LUT31EP.AH churches WEATHER OGK0IT10N3 IDEAL S.irsl-ine a'id Warm Weather Make It Possible for All to Get Out for Ho:ne Gathering.'. Fl'OTil Wedrie? day's In its joyou.'iie? Plattsmouth wur. . that have prec standpoint of '' most beautiful : sunshine an j : one that permits Dai'y Christmas day in I .1; diKo the many it. b'.:t from the i- T. as one of the : r,y ye;,r5 :ind the . l ie the Ay t V-. ryej'le to cci y an 1 t- gather i.;i:tc!v observe out and enjey t''e ' in the homos to appr 'the day with the lo -ed oil's in the circles of relationship, j The dawning of the Cliri.-tmas day i was marked by many !n:prcKFive re ligious scr-;.N there being a chora! celebn " ' . ' th? Hoiy Eucharist at the St is Episcop:.'! church that comn-.-Mcei at 11:30 with a very beautiful musierl service of the im pressive church ritur! and which covered p;-st 1 a. m. before the litvil portion of the service was reached. The Rev. Wilbur S. Lcete. rector of the church, celebrated the Eucharist and wf.s assisted by the choir of the church, Mrs. J. M. Roberts. orrnit and Miss Yiedcite Begley as vioiin ist. i The midnight mass at the Holy 'Rosary Catholic church on west Pt.irl street v.as very largely attend ed anel the imrressivc tervice cele brated by the Kev. Father Ferdinand Suesscr, with the full choral service :and the ceremonies of the adoration of the. new bora. .Savior, by the mem bers of the congregation, j At the St. John's Catholic church (there was the early Christmas mass at 5:30 which was attended by prac tically all of the members of the par ish and to the beauty of the m tsi celebrated by Father M. A. Shine, ! wis adele:! the special chorus cm ! choral work of the choir of the church an:! the Holy Communion ad ministered to the members of the j e ongrej ation. ' The ft. Paul's Evangelical church also conducted services at 10:. 'JO in the merging and at which there were ' present a very large congregat i jii to hear the betutiful service in the G.Tman and English language, cele brated by Rev. H. Kotticii, pastor of ithe church. j Tlie Christmas exercises at the I Presbyterian and Methodist churches 'were very largely attended and tin scholars were all presented wit'i re membrances cf the holiday season by I lie genial Santa Claus, who wa.i vis iting in the city. E0R SALE Pure bred Buff Orpington cocke- Fbr r r t jf t. B mmm thUjrels. Mi'3. D. R. Topliff, phone 2412, (Murray. Nebr. dl3-lmo w Geursa! Gcod Ship, your course -i, will , you terms And to weather HEBKASKA. 1.. 'T .tii'n 'mTr,,