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Journal. FOL. NO. XXZEX. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THTBSDAY. JUNE 19. 1924 NO. 98 BMattemoutb r CAR BADLY DAM AGED IN WRECK LAST EVENING Ford Driven by George Forbes Crash ed into Post at Calvert South of City and Caused Damage. From Tuesday's Daily Last night a quite serious auto accident occurred on the highway south of this city at the culvert lo cated about half way west between the B. W. Livingston corner and sliere he road turns to Murray, and as the result of the accident the Ford car driven by George Forbes ai made a practical wreok and the young man received serious injur ies as did his companion. Jesse Blunt. The car was going west on the highway at the same time that a car driven by Guy Streight and there was some dispute among the occupants of he two cars as to the a ; ident. it being claimed by Mr. Forbes that the other car forced his Ford to the side of the road and into the culvert where the rear housing was bent in the impact and both of the rear wheels were smash ed and about the only part of the car that was not damaged was the engine and the front wheels. The members of the party in the streight cr deny crowding the other car or being in any way responsible Tor the accident. In the smash up Mr. Forbej had a very' long and deep gash cat oa the right arm from the effects rif The tiing glass of the windshield and Mr. Blunt also received some very painful cuts on the arm ar.d faee that required the services of a surgeon to dress. Cars that were passing stopped and brought the injured boys in to receive treatment for their injuries and the wrecked car later moved out of the way of travel as It Is a complete wreck. At the time the accident occurred there were many cars going to and from Murray and the collision at tracted a good deal of attention from those who were along the highway. VERY PLEASANT SHOWER FOR TWO SUMMER BRIDES Misses Gladys Hall and Marion Mauzy Guests of Honor at Delightful Event. From Tuesday's lJail Yesterday afternoon the pleasant home of Mrs. William Baird was the .. . ne of a most charming social gathering which was given in honor of Misses Glayds Hall and Marion Mauzy. two of the forthcoming brides of the summer season. The hostesses of the afternoon were Mes dames Allen J. Beeson, J. E. Wiles. Frank Emory Pfoutz. William Baird. J. W. Crabiil and C. C. Wescott. The two guests of honor were presented with two very beautiful breakfast sets of the finest linen that will make very handsome remem brances of their friends when the brides enter into the new homes over which they are soon to pre side. The afternoon was spent in play ing games and in the fortune tell ing at which a great deal of pleas ure was derived by all of the mem bers of the party. The home was very attractive in the decorations of the garden flowers and which gave an added touch to ihe very handsomely arranged rooms. During the afternoon daiaty and delicious refreshments were served that added to the enjoyment of the occasion. BAINS DO MUCH DAMAGE This morning N. C. Allen, division superintendent of the Burlington, wa- ir the city, being on a tour of .nspection over the Omaha division, and reports that over all sections the rains have been very heavy and a great deal of damage has been in l'licted on the corn in all parts of the astern and northeastern sections of the state. This morning; Mr. Allen states that the levee along the Pappio broke and caused the flooding of the Clark farm near there and from the tracks to the Missouri river there is a lake of water. Mr. Allen is hopeful that the con ditions in railroad circles after the of July will improve and that the railroad shops over the system i an resume their activities in great er force in readiness for the late ::.mer and fall freight business that promises improvement. Mr. Allen is making a personal in-j ection of the lines and the effects of the rains on the right-of-way and trackages of his division of the Bur lington. Business forms of all kasfti print ed at the Journal office. Suffers Slight Injury; Comes Home for a Brief Vacation From Tuesdav s Dallv Frank E. Schlater. who has been at the ranch in the west part of the state near Bayard. Nebraska, is now ; home taking a short vacation which was caused by the fact that Mr. Schlater was injured while he was j ' -t... -.fit. . ,. " kr. V.-. .1 - i aiuj, "iiii uur Ul Lilt- iiuitr illlU as th result of the fall that he bus- tajned, he has a braised rib and one hand that is giving him some little annoyance and will be quite painful iui imif lime, nui loriuuaieiy is 1101 serious in any way. The members of the Schlater fam - ily are planning on removing to the ranch to reside as soon as they can vv"4 SOUTH SIDERS TO INSTALL EMERGEN CY FLOOD WALL Block on South Side of Main Street from Fifth to Sixth Streets Adopt Safety Measure. From Tuesday's DJ1 The property owners along the south side of Main street in the block from Fifth to Sixth street are tak ing some practical steps to protect their property from flood danger and believe that there is safety in pre paredness by a real practical flood wall rather than, following the ad vice of "exports"' as one of our old friends has termed them. The new flood wall will start at the alleyway in the rear of the build ing of E. A. Wurl and thence run east to the Wescott building which will form the eastern bulwork of the wall. The property owners who are con structing the wall are E. A. Wurl. F. R. Gobelman. the H. M. Soen nichsen company. Fred T. Ramge. Weyrich & Hadraba. Jess Warga. Plattsmouth Lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M.. A. M. Arries and C. E. Wes cott's Sons. Th wh!1 will be of concrete and of sufficient height to turn the water that may come down the al ley from Pearl and Sixth streets, and will save the property from possible damage by the water seeping in from the rear. To further reinforce it. abutments will be built along the property side, part of them contain ing steps by which people may step from the top of the wall to the level of the property some thirty or more inches below. Thi: same policy should be follow ed by other blocks to insure real safety and in fact the property own ers in the southside block from Fourth to Fifth street axe now con sidering the proposition of the erec tion of a similar flood wall in their section of tine city. The only difficulty with the plac ing of the walls is that it brings on a problem of getting into the rear entrances with trucks where the buildings do not extend to the alley, but the fact of the danger of losses from water makes it far more im portant than this one item, which probably can be overcome in some way so as to make the wall prac tical. It certainly would help to check a repetition of the high water or last ihursday morning at least. ENTERTAIN PLEASANTLY From TuadB7'i Daily Last evning at the Gering home on North Sixth street was the scene of a very delightful informal tea giv en by Misses Mia and Barbara Ger ing to a small company of friends, the occasion being one of a series of informal social gatherings that these ladies have been holding in the past week. The very delightful hos pitality that is always a feature at this home was in evidence and the lassies who were in attendance found the time most delightful. Af ter the tea the time was spent in singing and a general delightful time that passed away the hours most pleasantly. During the afternoon the mem bers of the party enjoyed several vocal solos by Mrs. E. H. Wescott and Mrs. Walter White, the accom paniment being by Mrs. Joseph M. Roberts, and this feature was one that was anticipated by all of the party. MABEIED IN COUNCIL BLUFFS Fmm Monday's Dalty The wedding of a former Platts mouth girl. Miss Margaret Butterv to Mr. Turner M. Tefft of Omaha, occurred Saturday mornine at Coun- v- . - - i i . - vj k. ur iaui ictr marrying centers for the young peo ple from this portion of he state of Nebraska. The bride is the daugh er of Frank Buttery of this city and was reared to womanhood here and received her education in the local schools and since the close of her school work has been employed in 1 Omaha. The groom is one of the enterprising young professional men of Omaha and the friends here are i joining m wishing them the ut most happiness In the years to come. DELIGHTFUL RE UNION OF GUTHH MANN FAMILY t j n -r- i Descendents of One of Earlv Families mi "i . , TTU in Thls Community Hold a J Big Get-Together Here. i I From Monday s Dally The pleasant home of Mrs. F. R. ! Put l.tiionn i . Ti V 1 f Vl ITnlivtll utrobt l, t),is ritv wu the scene of a very deUtftU family reunion yesterday . whi(.h the descendt.nls of the orig. j inal Guthmann family gathered to spend the day in social gathering and renewing the ties of relationship and friendship. The time was spent in visiting and driving over the city, it being the rirst time in a number of years that some of the family have been here to view the scenes of their childhood days. At the noon hour the members of the party were regailed with a tine picnic dinner served on the lawn at the home and where there were some seventy-two to join in breaking bread and enjoying the opportunity of getting together in the family circle. Those attending the occasion were W. P. Hewitt, wife and son. Billy, of Falls City: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Booth and Miss Loretta Booth, of Lincoln: Misses Mary, Agnes and Lyd ia Weckbach, of Lincoln: George Goos, of Omaha: Mrs. Mathilde Cos tello and children, John. Joseph, Mary and Elizabeth, of Lincoln: Mrs. Minnie Booth and sons, Edward. Paul and Mark of Walton: Charles Weckbach. wife and sons, Clark and Charles of Crete. Nebraska: E. C. Guthmann, wife and sons. Edward. Robert. Paul and Joseph of Grand Island; H. A. Guthmann, wife and children, F. R., Joseph and Jeanette. of Murdock; Mrs. Rose Rich and daughter, Dorothy, of Omaha; A. H. Egenberger, wife and son. Bernard, of Omaha. From this city the mem bers of the family in attendance were L. B. Egenberger, wife and children, Helen and Stuart: L. W. Egenberger and wife: F. G. Egen berger., wife and daughter, Helen; Mrs. Edward Egenberger and son. Edward; Mrs. J. V. Egenberger and daughter, Anna: Mrs. SiUuey Beil and son. Richard; Mrs. F. R. Guth mann and daughter, Minnie, and son Paul; Mrs. Mary Hemple and daugh ter. Miss Teresa; Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hadraba, Henry Starkjohn. wife and son. William: Judge William Weber, wife and daughter, Jeanette; W. V. Weber, wife and son. Wil liam: Mrs. Mary Weckbach: Frank Rauen: Mrs. Louise Spies and grand daughter, Mary Louise Spies. CEDAR CREEK WINS A FAST BALL GAME Cass Countv Team Hangs One on the U. P. Shop Team of Council Bluffs Score 5 to 0. Prom Mondays Daily Yesterday afternoon the Cedar Creek baseball team took the meas ure of the team representing the Union Pacific shops at Council Bluffs and handed them a whitewash by the score of 5 to 0 in a very inter esting game and one which was marked by some real ball playing on the part of the Cass county team. The game for the Cedar Creek boys was hurled by Herbert Swan sou of this city, who retired twelve of the Omaha players via the strike out route and was able to keep the few hits well scattered so that they did little damage during the course of the struggle. To assist in the battle William O'Donnell. who was enjoying an off day from his regular playing, journeyed over with Honos Wagner Newman and participated in the battle on the side of Cedar Creek and as the result William added a three bagger to his collection as well as a number of singles and Honos carried off the batting record of the day with two hard two sack ers that assisted in bringing home the bacon for Cedar Creek. The Cedar Creek team will play here on the morning of July 4th and they promise to give the locals a good run for their money and the fans the opportunity of witnessing a real ball game. FLAG DAY OBSERVANCES From -n r'n Dalty The womans Relief Corps held their flag day exercises at the home of Mrs. F. G. Egenberger on Vine street on Friday afternoon and which was most entertainine andJ i : i . .... I inspiring to all of the membership present as well as their guests. The main feature of the gathering was the address by Rev. Mitchell A. Shine on the history of the flag and its meaning and served to en lighten the ladies as to the won derful story of he national emblem. The remainder of the program was given over to singing and a eeneral sunai iime as wen as tne enjoyment ! of tne refreshments provided Advertise your HEBE FOB VACATION From Monday's Daily This morning Miss Alice Pollock. ! who is attending the Simmons col lege in Boston, came in to spend the summer vacation here with her par . ents. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Pollock and with other relatives and friends. lUsa i Alice has enjoved very much the ' work in the eastern SOllege which is , i.,ij ... ,, OUV W L . 1 J ' lill' ..lU-'l Ulf, Ol UOVIP 111 the east and whose scholarship is recruitea from amor., the leading families in the country. The many school friends of Miss Alice are very much pleased to have , her bark home again. While enroute home Miss Pollock spent a week visiting in New York city. Bnffalo and at Niagra Falls and Chicago, and enjoyed the many in teresting sights of these places. STILL IS UN EARTHED hEflE LAST SATURDAY Found at the LeBoy Covert Home on West Main Street by Sheriff and State Deputies. From Monday's Daily Saturday was field day in the way of closing the pinchers of the state prohibition law and Sheriff E. P. Stewart, with Deputy Rex Young and State Deputies J. C, Broady and Otto Duetches,. proceeded to "mop up" on a few of the moist spot;, jti this locality and as a result thy have in their possession a perfectly good still and several bottles of moonshine and mash that was evi dently to provide future doses of the sparkling fluid that causes nun i get up and step and do many strange aru varied antics. The officers visited the home of LeRoy Covert in the west part of the city and after a search of the piem is.es unearthed the coils and fittings of a still in one of the upper rooms of the home and beneath the porch the cache of liquor that had evident ly come from the production of the still and the mash that was on hand. The owner of the s:li: v.ax broilglit in and the evidence placed in the custody of the county attorney to await the nling or a complaint against Mr. Covert. This morning Mr. Covert was ar raigned on a complaint charging him with possession of intoxicating liquor and on hearing the evidnece in the ease. Judge Allen J. Beeson assessed a fine of $200 and costs on each of two counts, or a total of $500 and costs, on the defendant. The officers also visited another home and secured what seemed to be a quantity of beer but this will be submitted to the rtate chemist for a test as to tne aicnonc contents dc fore a complaint is filed in the mat ter bv the authorities. TO BEN OVATE P0ST0FFICE From Monday's Daliy T h e Plattsmouth government building is to be giyen a thorough overhauling and cleaning in the near future according to the information j that Postmaster J. W. Holmes has received instructing him to call for bids for repair work on both the ex terior and interior of the building, the cleaning and redecorating of the vails, ceiling, fixtures and all parts of the building that may be in need of attention. This will be the first general overhauling that the build ing has had since the construction and will place the structure in first class shape in everyway. HAS A PAINFUL EXPEBIENCE From Tuesday's Daily Walter Martin, one of the enter prising young farmers residing south of this city yesterday afternoon hud an experience that he will long r--J mmber and which resulted in a very close call from serious if not fatal injuries to the young man. It seems that Walter was in the barn at the farm engaged in harnessing up a mule that he was using in .farm work and as the harness was being placed the mule became restive and started to kick, entangling the har ness and in the struggle Walter was dragged back to the front of the stall and the enraged mule aimed a blow at the helpless man and the hoof struck Mr. Martin on the left side of the face just grazing the temple and laid open a deep gash and severed an artery. With blood streaming down his face Mr. Martin was able to roll out of range of the hoofs of the mule and his cries j brought his fatner. t. D. Martin to his assistance and Walter proceed ed to he house where part of the blood was washed off and the injury given temporary treatment until the ri I . . 1 ka 1 V. . . . in Hired man could He broucrht to this city where Dr. T. P. Livingston dressed the wound and which re- ' quired four stitches to close. As the result of the accident Walter will wear his head in a bandage for a few days. PASTTJBE FOB BENT Good bottom land pasture. Best of terms. Call Mrs. Irene Bengen. phone 1931 Murray telephone. 4tsw ltd each week. VIRGEL DELEZENE IS BOUND OVER TO DISTRICT COURT ' Enters a Plea of Not Guilty and Waives Preliminary Heai.::r0. Bound Over to District Court From Wed ns(lay's Daily This morning the time of the county court was occupied with the hearings in the booze cases that j have arisen in Louisville as the re ' suit of the visit there last Satur- day of Sheriff Stewart. Deputy Sher iff Young and State Deputies Broady and Duetcher. The first case called was that of Yirgil Delzeen. whose hearing was to have been staged on Tuesday morning but was postponed at the request of the defendant to secure counsel and prepare a defense but j when the bell rang this morning in tne court lor tne opening rounn. tne defendant was still without coun sel and the further putting off of the case was objected to by the coun ty attorney on the grounds that the defendant had ample time to secure counsel if he so desired and that the members of the bar had not been desirious of taking up the case. The court as well as the county attorney explained the nature of the preliminary hearing of the defend ant. Mr. Delzeen, as to it being merely the inquiry as to whether there was reasonable probability that there had been any offense com mitted and that the prisoner had probably committed the same, but not to determine his guilt or iuno cen.se. On the remarks and explan ations of the court Mr. Delzeen de cided that he would enter the plea of not guilty and waive the prelim inary hearing and take the chances on a jury hearing next fall, and this plea and waiving of hearing was ac cordingly entered by the court. Judge Beeson fixed the appeal bond at the sum of $500 and re manded the prisoner to the custody of Sheriff Stewart until such bond is forthcoming to secure the free dom of the prisoner until the setting of the iury term. Mr. Duizeen is charged with pos session of liquor and a third offense of this kind and whieft will mmtn a very stiff sentence if "he should be found guilty of the charges prefer red against him. VERY PLEASANT LUNCHEON TUESDAY Kesdamet Frank A. Cloidt and B. W. Krorr Entertain at the Hospit able Knorr Home Yesterday Yesterday Mesdames Frank A. Cloidt and Roy W. Knorr were joint hostesses at a very enjoyable 1 o'clock luncheon given at the Cloidt home on high school hill and which was attended by a num ber of friends and neighbors. " The decorative features of the luncheon was the profusion of gar den flowers whose freshness added a pleasant touch to the scene of the delightful gathering. Following the luncheon the mem bers of the party were favored with a number of vocal selections by Miss Catherine Schneider and several dancing numbers by little Miss Max iue Cloidt and which added to the enjovmnt of the members of the par ty In the contest and gamvs en joyca by the ladies Mrs. H. G Mc CLisky proved the most successful anil was awarded the prize of the affernooB. YOUTH HAS NABB0W ESCAPE Prom Wednesday' r TVuV' Raymond Lohnes. son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Lohnes, residing near Cedar Creek, had a narrow escape from drowning in last Wednesday evening's flood, when he attempted to save their horses from perishing in the turbulent waters of Turkey Creek. Eight head of horses were tied in the barn at the time of the high water. He attempted to climb down a trap door in the floor of the barn to where the horses were tied and succeeding in cutting the halters of all the animals except one valuable mule which was drowned. Eight inches of air space was all that Mr. Lohnes had to work in, and which was very dangerous on account of floating logs and trash. This is Mr. Lohnes second experi ence in the flood waters, as he was in the flood waters which swept that vicinity last fall. He came very near drowning when he tried to rescue some pigs that were locked in the barn at the time. The property and stock which were swept away will be a very severe loss to Mr. Lohnes. HEAD QTJ ABTEBS AT CHICAGO FOB CAMPAIGN GIFT QUIZ Washington, June 17. The sen ate committee which will investigate campaign contributions and expendi tures this year plans to establish i headquarters at Chicago and to meet j upon request of any member, it was , announced today after the organi- ' zation session. 1 Big Bills for Fourth of July Celebration Ready to Put Out The big ?4x3C colored posters ad vertising Plattsmouth's Fourth of July celebration are now here, ready for distribution. In order to get them j well distributed in as short a time ; as possible, it is requested that any ; car owner who is planning to drive I to any of the nearby towns this we'k call at Morgan's Sweet Shop and get j a few of these big bills to take along iwith him and put them in the store ; windows. The celebration committee held a j meeting again last night, at which encouraging reports from everyone connected with the arrangements I were received, and if the weather man will only shut off the sprinkling system before that momentous day arrives indications point to a record crowd in Plattsmouth. A HARD JOLT IS HANDED TO LOUIS VILLE MAN TODAY Mathilde Cruze. Besident of Little Mexico in That Place Draws Down Sixty Days in Jail. From Wedoaaa&y'B Dally This morning Louisville and its moist spots were given a drying out in the county court that will leave a very awesome object lesson for those who dally with the forbidden liquor that has been placed under the ban by state and nation. Mathilde Cruze, one of the well known residents of Little Mexico, in the lowlands of Louisville was the first to come up for action and had facing him on the table in the court the array of firewater that had been unearthed near his place of residence. Deputy Sheriff Young who made the search, testified as to the unearthing of the cache of booze and the path that led from the hiding place to the Cruze dwell ing and this was followed by the testimony of the state chemist that the booze aken had showed 32 per cent alcohol and was highly intoxi caxing. After hearing the facts in the case Judge Beeson decided that in view of the fact that Mathilde had been up before for a similar offense that he should spend a part of his summer vacation behind the stern and frowning walls of the county jail and when he stepped forth in the late summer he would be sad der and wiser by the experience of the machinery of the law. Judge Beeson also heard the plea of guilty entered by C. F. Hammond of Louisville on the charge of pos session of liquor aid assessed a fine of $100 and costs of the prosecution and in failure to provide the nec essary fine Mr. Hammond was re manded to the county jail for the next forty days before he again breathes the air of freedom. JAP CHAMBEB TO OPPOSE AMEBIC AN GOODS BOYCOTT Toklo. June 17. The Tokio Cham ber of Commerce has announced that it wttl 1 t . t i . i , tn t Vi ti iitmnct t Vi boycott of American goods, insti- J tuted certain elements because of ! the enactment of the Japanese ex- elusion act by the American con gress. A STRONG BANK i Spending ALL you earn is like bailing out a leaky boat. All may go well for a time, but heaven help you if a bigger wave rolls into the boat or if you have to stop bailing for a few moments! For safety s sake, have a Savings Account at this bank. We pay 4c,i compound interest. Sooner or later the day will come, when you'll regret not saving your money now. The First AoxlBank THE BKNK WHERE YOU FEEL. AT HOVe PEJOTSMOVTH Mi "NEBRASKA "The Bank Where You Feel at Home!" OFFICERS MAKE HAUL OF BOOZE AT LOUISVILLE Sheriff E. P. Stewart and State Men Make Baid and Capture Men and Cargo of Liquor. From Monday's Daily i The pleasant little city of Louis ville today is slightlv more dry than jit was up to Saturday evening as the 1 result of the smi I en descent there on Saturday of Sheriff E. P. Stewart, ' Deputy Sheriff Rex Young and State Deputies J. C. Broa 'y and Otto Duet cher, and the authorities secured some of the high powered liquor that has been famous in that locality. The officers departed from this city In the afternoon and visited the well known section of the town where dwell the dark hued sons of Mexico an'? their neighbors and where it as rumored there was some oi t. illicit liquor in circula tion, and armed with search war rants, the officers proceded to shake down the dwellers there, and with the result that a one gallon jug. eleven quarts and several pints of the clear appearing liquor was con fiscated and together with Yirgel Delezene and Mathilda Cruze, were brought here. Mathilde is not, as might be thought, a female, but Is a r.ugged son of the land of Villa and Santa Anna and one of the members of the Louisville colony that loves the clear and sparkling waters that kick with the force of 1188 mule power. The men were brought here and lodged in the county jail by Sheriff Stewart and their appearance with the cargo of booze attracted the at tention of quite a large crowd to witness their confinement and the locking up of the evidence. Incidently while at Louisville Sheriff Stewart gathered in C. P. Hammond and J. N. Everett, both of whom it is alleged were in a state of intoxication and will have to face the charge of being drunk, while Delezene and Cruze will have a shot at the charge of possession of in toxicating liquor. LITTLE ONE ABBTVES From Tuesday' Dally The announcement nas been re ceived here of the fact that a fine little son was born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Stretton, at Hubbell, Nebraska, on Sunday, and who is doing fine and being the first son in the family, is the object of the greatest admiration from the rel atives and friends. Mrs. Stretton was formerly Miss Doris Vallery, daughter of Mrs. J. R. Vallery of this city. Miss Louise Vallery has departed for Hubbell, where she will visit with her sister and the little nephew. E0BMEB TEACHEB H0N0BED From Monday's Dally The "Chief" the year book of the Sesser, Illinois, high school this year has been dedicated to a former well known Plattsmouth high school teacher. Byron C. Doolan, who la this year the instructor in manual training at Sesser and alBO the ath letic coach of the school. The year book is a very nice piece of work and has in it a large picture of Mr. Doolan and an appropriate dedica tion from the senior class. IN A GOOD STATE V c. ..... ....