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VOL. NO. XL. PLATTSMOUTH. NEBEA5EA. THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1925. NO. 101 LIONESS REPORTED SEEN IN THE VICIN ITY OF MURRAY Seen Late Yesterday Afternoon Near the Old Rhcden Farm West of Murray; Big as a Calf. From Wednesday's Dally The lioness that has for several weeks been reported as roving over the western part of Otoe county and the southern portion of Cass county, has evidently decided to change her stamping ground and is now moving northward and the last reports in dicate that the animal was in the vi cinity of Murray last night. Late yesterday afternoon the ani mal was seen by several children while they were on their way home from school and it' followed them some distance along the highway and there it was seen by Glen Rhod fn. one of the well known farmers of that section of the county. The place where the lioness was seen was near the old Rhoden homestead two miles west and a mile north of Murray. Mr. Rhoden stcted to the Journal that the animal was the size of a Inrge er.lf ?nd when he saw the beast it was coming along the road with its head down and at first he thought it a calf until it rnised its head and then it was clear to see that it was a small lioness, as the head was de void of the mane that distinguishes the male of the lion family. The animal took alarm and fled .i . i ! i .i ... . j LiJUUi l iciuu n uric 11 riurilll I, sou eh t shelter and although several parties hastened out to try and cap ture the animal it has so far been able to elude the efforts to capture or shoot it. There have been no cases reported where the animal lias attempted to attack anyone and it seems largely to prey on rabbits and field animals, but in case of hunger there is no telling just what the animal would do and might even attack 50 chi'd or grown person along the highway. Mr. Rhoden states that the lion ess apparently was" -not reatly frightened at the approach of this has -apparently rocs and from this has -apparently been used to association with hu mans, probably having escaped from some traveling circus the past sum mer and since has roved over the country in this section of the state. The reports of the lioness pres ence west of Murray has greatly stirred the residents there and n?ny are favoring organizing a large hunting party to go out and try to kill or capture the lioness before she attacks some peron cr gets to steal ing stock from the farrn3 for food. RETIRES FROM HOTEL From Wednesday's Dailv P. F. Goos. who has for a Ionrr period of years been engasred in the college of the University of Nebraska management of the Hotel Platts- end is now completing his work by mouth, is laying aside the work of intern duty at the Omaha hospitals, the hotel and today is engaged in He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew moving to the apartments over the Kroehler cf this city and is a grad Wurl store, where he will reside in uate of the Plattsmouth high school the future. The management of the and from which institution he enter hotel property has been taken over ed the University of Nebraska, by August Mumm. son-in-law of Mr. ; The bride is one of the well known Goos. who will in the future have and popular young ladies of Omaha sharge of the property and operate the hotel for the benefit of the travel- ing public and those who desire to least. Mrs. Kroehler has been teach room and board there. The Platts- ing" in the Omaha schools for some mouth hot"l has long been one of the best hotel? of the citv and Mr. Mumm hopes to keep it at the hisrh stand- ard that it has been in the past and will be ready to accomodate all the needs of his boarders and the travel-' ing public. VIOLATE SAFETY RULES From Tuesday's DftiH Two young men of Exeter, Nebr., narrowly escaped death or serious in jury when the radio aerial which they were trying to erect in violation of safety rules, came in contact with C.fiOO-volt primary electric wires. The aerial sawed through the in sulation on the fi.GOft-volt wires and short -circuited them, throwing three towns out of electric service tempor- e tempor- arily and putting the telephones in iuix. sfuiu.i n nit- n.u uut m njjxj- missmu. ii uiu currem uau i-ume m contact with the men, one or both of them would probably have been maimed or killed. The electric company recently pub- lisbed in this and other newspapers a request that radio enthusiasts not erect aerials near electric lines of anv kind on account of the danger involved DOINGS IN COUNTY COURT Frm Monday's Iaily This morning County Judge A. H. L,U"VJ JZ.:".i' J..VU" prODaie uiflncis mat were ptuuiug before the court. The estate of Henry Myers, deceased, a resident of the northwestern portion of Cass county. near Ashland, was one of the matters that came before the court in a peti- tion to admit the estate to probate. This is a verv larce estate mnsistine - of 640 acres of land of the estimated fruit tree man of Louisville, was here for and her condition is far from value of 200 per acre and also $15.- today for a few hours looking after satisfactory. The many friends of 000 In money in various banks. : some matters of business and while . Mrs. Glaze here will regret very The probate of the estate of Alvin here made arrangements for the ad- much to learn of the unfavorable re White of near Greenwood was also vcrtising of his public sale which' ports, as it had been hoped that by asked by petition. This estate is he will hold on Monday, February this time the lady could be able to estimated at Borne 513,000, mostly in 2nd at his home, two and a half .return home. Mr. and Mrs. Glaze real property. miles south of Louisville. 'are former residents of this city. ATTENDS CHURCH COUNCIL From Tuesday's Dallv This morning the Rev. Father George D. Pierce, rector of St. Luke's church, departed for Lincoln, where he goes to attend the diocean council of the Episcopal church of Nebraska, and was accompanied by the dele gates who will represent the various societies of the church here, Mrs. J. P. Johnson, Mrs. J. S. Livingston and Miss Barbara Gering. The sessions of the council will occupy a number of days and will be the largest church meeting of the year. YOUNG MEN'S BIBLE CLASS EN TERTAINS FOLKS Concert at Masonic Home Proves Very Pleasant Event For the Residents cf Home. From Wednesday's Dally The members of the Young Men's Pible Class of the Methodist church la?t evening journey out to the Ne braska Masonic Home and for an hour and a half they entertained the old folks there with a varied pro gram of music and song that proved a most delightful diversion from the routine of the Home. The members of the class gave the j old songs that have grown familiar to several generations ana wnose melodies carry with them tender seal lmeii is anu me.mu ie. auu o.s Well the old familiar hymns that have been heard in the churches of . , . . the nation for many years. The residents of the Home made a number of requests for songs that were given with a will by the mem bers of the class and proved a real treat to those who had made the re quests. At the close of the concert the members of the class were invited to partake of a treat in the shape of some good old fashioned pumpkin pie that Superintendent Evers and Mrs. Lnwton. matron of the Home, had prepared and the young men depart- per-!ed.TIth the nroaiise of returning at !c latrr d2te foT acther evening of DR. ROBERT KROEHLER MARRIED SATURDAY From Monday's Daily i The announcement is made by the family of the groom here, of the mar riage on Saturday at Council Bluffs. Iowa, of Miss Helen Weymuller, of Omaha, and Dr. Robert Kroehler. The ceremony was a ver quiet one and was performed at the Con gregational church parsonage in the Iowa city and attended by only a few friends. For the past few years Dr. Kroeh ler has been a student of the medical and the newly weds will make their home in that city for the present at time. The many friends here join in wishing Dr. and Mrs. Kroehler all of the happiness that can possibly be- fall thom in the future years, ' ARRESTED FOR SPEEDING From Wednesday's Dally Last night. Officer Clyde Jackson apprehended Harry Jordan, who was coming down high school hill n a Ford car and according to the police officer at a rate of speed in ex cess of the lawful limit as proviaeu in the citv ordinances. Mr. Jordan nut nn a cash bond sufficient to cover the fine and costs in the case Tl-is morning. Mr. Jordan called at the temple of justice of Judge Wil- .. tt-,iv nnd entered a denial of ' ' cnareo and the case will be aired jjjjg afternoon at 4 o'clock v.hrn officer Jackson will be present tQ ive his Ride of the st0ry. , . i . nT, rmr axtttc; LAiti Vt ixuvmo - We desire to express our ttoanKs to the kind friends and neighbors who were so kind to us in the time of our great bereavement and we ' also wish to express our apprecia tion of the services of Rev. Pfoutz I and Rev. Kohler and also Mr. Frank J Cloidt. Miss Marie Kaufmann and 'Mr. E. H. Wescott for their musical numbers at the funeral. WTe also wish to thank the friends who so - , mmKoroH nur mnthor generously remeb"en, T J r '"h. floW"Tn;. Mr Jr!d Mrs" Jahng and family, Mr. and Mrs. August Doennp and family. Mra Frank Lillie and family. " : Andrew Stohlman, the rustling CLAIMS COMPEN SATION TO WORK MAN IS EXCESSIVE Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Co. "Appeals From Finding of State Compensation Commissioner. From Monday's Daily In the office of Clerk of the District Court C. L. Deal, an appeal was filed: today by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co.. from the compensation claim awarded Joseph Wooster of this city, for injuries received while in the employe of the bridge company. Mr. Wooster was employed by the bridge company in the work on the Platte river bridge of the Burlington in June of 1923, and while at work on the bridge was struck on the head it is claimed, by a large piece of timber and knocked off the struc ture and has since then suffered more or less with the injury to his head from the blow from the timber. The case was taken before the state labor commissioner under the state compensation law and an award J made by the commissioner of the sum of $S.5o per week for a period of 71 weeks, and also $7.69 per week for the remainder of the life of Mr. Wooster. The bridge company now appeals from the decision, claiming that the amount of the award was excessive and stating that they had paid com pensation for twenty-nine weeks :n . the sum of $435. ! The case will be heard here in . the district court before Judge James; T. Begley at the coming term of the court. ; SHERIFFS OF STATE WILL HOLD MEETING Annual Convention of Nebraska Officers to Begin in Lin coln Tuesday. The annual convention of Ne braska attorneys meet. A joint meet day and Wednesday, January 20 and 21. at the Lincoln hotel at the same time the convention of organized Ne braska attorneys meet. A point meet ing will likely be arranged during the conventions. The sheriffs have invited Gover nor McMullen and Attorney Gener al Spillman to talk to them. Reg istration will begin Tuesday morn ing. Tuesday afternoon it is plan ned to elect officers for the ensuing year. C. W. Watson, secretary of the Nebraska federation of retail ers, is scheduled for an address. The sheriffs and the county at torneys will te me guests 01 me Lincoln chamber of commerce Wed nesday noon at luncheon. The joint session of the officers and the coun ty prosecutors will probably be held Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday evening the members of the two conventions will be the guests of W. T. Fenton, warden of the state penitentiary, and Supt. Gus Miller, of the state reformatory, at the penitentiary. W. C. T. U. MEETS From Tuesday's Daily The W. C. T. U. was very pleas antly entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. II. Hallstrom, Mrs. Henry Mauzy and Mrs. James G. Mauzy being the hostesses of the occasion. The topic for the meeting was the national prohibition amendment, the fifth anniversary of the date it be came effective, being fittingly observ ed by the ladies. The time was given over to songs and readings by the various ladies and which covered this question of prohibition and law enforcement. The home was very prettily ar ranged with the American flags that added a pleasing touch to the scene. After the business session the time was spent in social conversation and at the usual hour dainty refresh- merits were served by the hostesses. ! which all of the members of the par- ty appreciated to the utmost and which served to complete a most de lightful occasion. RECOVERING FROM SHINGLES Mrs. J. C. Peterson, Sr.. has for several days past been troubled with a very Bevere attack of the shingles which broke out on her face and as the result of the annoying irritation an infection set in in one of her eyes that has given her a great deal of trouble. She is now showing some improvement and is able to be up and around but still feels the effects of the attack. NOT SO WELL Mrs. Edgar Glaze who was oper ated on last week at the Community hospital in Nebraska, is reported as not progressing as had been hoped SUFFERING FROM PNEUMONIA From Tuesday's Daily L. G. Larson, one of the old resi dents of this city, has for the past three da-s been quite sick at his hon e on "West Marble street, suffer ing from a very serious attack of pneumonia. Mr, Larson has been quite poorly since being taken sick and his condition has given the fam ily and the attending physicians a great deal of apprehension. The pa tient spent a very bad time last night and little improvement was noted this morning in his condition. MARTIN HOUR GIBSON YARDS CAUGHT BETWEEN 2 FREIGHT CARS AT 9 O'CLOCK THIS MORNISG. A FORMER RAILROADER HERE Ead Been Employed by Burlington ! at Omaha and Plattsmouth i For Many Years. Frnm Monday's Daily This morning at 9 o'clock, while engaged in his duties as switchman in the Burlington yards at Gibson, Martin or "Buck" Houk, a? he was , better known in this city, was crush ed to death between two box cars. Mr. Houk l ad been in charge of what was known as freight house engine in the Omaha yards and in that position had worked both in Omaha and Gibson and was at the latter place when he met his death. From the reports reaching here of the accident, it seemr that Mr. Houk had gone between two cars to ad just a coupling when the cars were suddenly bu'-p!u before he ould escape from his posi'twn the cars had come together and the body of the unfortunate man crushed so that death was almost instant. The deceased was a resident of rinttsmouth for a great many years and was one of the veteran railroad men of this city, being engaged in work in the local yards from his boyhood days and while here was foreman of the lower yard engine which was used at that time. Twen ty vears ago he removed to Omaha, being transferred there as assistant vardmaster and Inter on his own re quest was made foreman of the freight house engine used In the Omaha and Gibson yards. Mr. Houk was some 54 years of age and while living here was mar ried to Miss Lizzie Dickson, who is left to mourn his untimely death. He also leaves several brothers and sisters, one of whom. Jacob Houk, is employed by the C M. & St. P. rail road as switchman in their yards at Council Bluffs. There has been no definite an nouncement of the funeral of Mr. Houk made but it is thought that it will probably be held in this city where a number of the family are buried. FUNERAL OF MRS. JOE PARKER From Monday's Dally The funeral services of the late Mrs. J. D. Parker were held yester day afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Methodist church and were conducted by the Rev. Frank Em orv Pfoutz. During the service the members of the choir gave several of the old and well loved hymns. The intrmPTit was at Oak Hill cemetery. Isobel M. Mtilica was born in Mills county. Iowa, December 10, 1873. and passed to her coronation January' 15. 1925. being 51 years, 1 month and 5 days of age. She was married to Joel D. Parker June 22. 1892. at Glenwood. Iowa. In the fall of 1901 the family came to Nebraska and located in Platts mouth where they have since resided and where they have given of them selves to make the Plattsmouth com munity. Mrs. Parker vras the mother of nine children, four of whom have nrpcpdpd her bevond. namely: Vera, Lillie Mae. Dale and Emily Theodo- tia. Her father passed away 20 years ago, but her mother remained until four vears ago. Those left to mourn her are as follows: The husband. Mr. J. D. Parker, and the family consisting of Ernest, Roscoe Eugene, Lela Eliza beth, Vivian Isobel and Clarise Alene. There are also two sisters Mrs. R. D. Dalton of this city, and Mrs. . W. Stacy or facmc junction, and five brothers. Charles of Creston, Towa: Robert of Pocatella, Idaho; Jesse, of Oklahoma: James of Ames, Iowa, and Frank or Melbourn, Iowa. Mrs. Parker was a member of the Royal Neighbors. She held her church membership In the Metho dist church at Villisca where Ehe be came a member in her younger days. The communits' of Plattsmouth want the bereaved family to know that sympathy is extended to mem iln the loss of a devoted wife, a lov ing mother and a kindly neighbor. KILLED IN THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK ELECTS ITS OFFICERS FOR '25 From Monday's Daily Present Efficient Heads of the Oldest Eank in County Hold Elec tion Saturday. The First National bank of this city, the oldest bank in the county, held the annual meeting on Saturday to select the officers for the ensuing year and named as the officers the present heads of this well known institution as follows: President II . N. Dovey. Vice-President E. J. Riehey. Cashier G. O. Dovey. Assistant Cashier Miss Anna Warga. Directors H. N. Dovey, E. J. Richey. G. O. Dovey, G. Knapp and A. G. Cole. The bank has shown a very satis factory year in the volume of busi ness handled and like all of the finan cial institutions is feelirg the in creasing force of the betterment cf the conditions in the agricultural west that has starred in to stimulate all lines of business and trade. ' The First National bank was es tablished in 1S71 in this city and rel cently observed the fiftieth anniver sary of the foundation. Since its inception the bank has had as mem bers of its official staff representa tives of the Dovey family whom are still active as the heads of the bank. The late E. G. Dovey was one of the founders of the bank. DIOCESAN COUNCIL GOES TO LINCOLN Episcopalian Leaders to Gather at Church of Holy Trinity For Two Days' Session. From Monday's Dally Tuesday, January 20, the fifly eighth annual council of the Episco pal church in the diocese of Nebras ka will epe..iB "the Churai of. the Holy Trinity, Twelfth and J streets, Lincoln. The Right Rev. Ernest V. Shayler, bishop of Nebraska, will preside at all session of the council. Rev. D. H. Dow, rector of Holy Trin ity, will be master of ceremonies. There will be in attendance at the council one bishop, two deans, tweu-ty-sis priests, and seventy-six lay delegates. There will also be about on e hundred and fifty women dele gates to the woman's auxiliary and the church service league. Frederic Cook Morehouse, one of the most eminent laymen of the) Episcopal church in America, will . make the chief address at the pub lic service Tuesday evening. Dean Hoag of Salina, Kan., cathedral, will give the principal address Wednes day evening. The church service league will open Tuesday at 10:30 a. m., and continue throughout the day. The Girls' Friendly society, the Daugh ters of the King and other societies will meet Tuesday afternoon. The woman's auxiliary to the board of missions will open Wednes day at 9:30 a. m., and continue throughout the day. Through the courtesy of All Souls Unitarian church, the sessions of the auxiliary will be held there. Program: Tuesday 10:30 a. m. Church service league at Holy Trinity. 1 p. m. Luncheon in crypt. 2 p. m. Afternoon session of ser vice league. 7:45 Opening service of council. Wednesday 7:30 a. m. Corporate celebration of holy communion. 8:30 a. m. Breakfast in Crypt. 9:30 a. m. Business session of council and woman's auxiliary. 1 p. m. Luncheon. 2 p. m. Business sessions. 7:45 p. m. Religious education meeting. GIVES PLEASING ADDEESS From Tuesday's Dallv The interests of Christian educa tion were stressed very strongly by Dr. Edward Lucas, moderator of the Nebraska Presbyterian synod, at the First Presbyterian church here Sun day. Dr. Lucas, who is the leader of the church in the state, has been strongly interested in the movement for the securing of the endowment for Hastings college and his visit here was in the nature of boosting the interest in the campaign that will give aid to this church educa tional institution. Hastings college is attempting to raise a fund that will secure for them the Rockefeller endowment that will aid in creating a permanent fund from which the college will derive a great aid to its future enlargement and development. The drive ends on February 1 and the leaders of the church over the state are making every effort to see that the endowment is secured and the cause of Christian education ad vanced in this territory. Charles C. Parmele, who has been visiting with relatives and friends, reparted this morning for Omaha where he is now located. APPOINTS NEW CONSTABLE From Tuesday's Ially County Clerk George R. Sayles has received the announcement from Justice of the Peace G. W. Peterson at Eagle that he had appointed to the position or' constable cf his court, W. E. Norris, better known as "Two Gun" Bill, and who has the reputa tion of being a terror to wrongdoers. Mr. Norris has earned more or less fame by his routing of the gang of robbers who attempted the robbery of one c f the Eagle banks last year. MODERN WOOIi- m HOLD ELEC TION OF OFFICERS Election of the Fresent Officers by Cass Camp No. 332 Shows Ap preciation of Work. From Tuesday's Daily The members of Cass camp No. 332, MoJern Woodmen of America, have selected the officers who are to head the organization the coming year and carry on the woik of thi3 great fraternity in the community where it has such a very large mem bership. The officers who have served the past year in the camp activities were re-elected to their positions as a testimonial of their excellent work and the appreciation that was felt by their associates of their efforts. The officers named were as follows: Venerable Consul V. T. Am. Worthy Advisor J. L. Burrows. Banker Michael Hild. Clerk Henry Goos. Watchman H. G. Klinger. Sentry Byron Babbitt. Trustee George Luschinsky. Physician Dr. R. P. Westover. These elected officers will be dulj installed at the next meeting of the camp on Wednesday evening, Janu ary 2Sth. The past year has been a very pleasing one for the Modern Wood men and has shown a pleasing growth in membership and but few of the members passing from the ac tive list of membership. GIVEN PLEASANT SUEPEISE From Tuesday's Dally The fifty-seventh birthday anniver sary of J. G. Meisinger, who has just recently moved here from his home in Eight Mile Grove precinct, occurred on Sunday and in honor of the occasion. Mr. Meisinger was given a most delightful surprise by the relatives. The members of the party visited the Meisinger home on Sunday af ternoon and came with well laden baskets of the good things to eat that were to provide a real feast for the occasion. The afternoon was spent in music and cards that served to pass the time most delightfully until an ap propriate hour when the fine lunch eon was served that added to the en joyment of all the members of the party. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in social conversation and at an appropriate hour the members of the gathering departed wishing Mr. Meisinger many more happy birthday gatherings. There were some twenty-three present to enjoy the occasion. Is What You Save This Year helps to determine what you will have and what you will be in future years. "Save and Thrive in '25" with the assistance of a Savings Ac count earning 4f,t compound interest at the First National Bank. Open the ac count now with $1 or more. The First national Bank THE SANK WHERS YOU FEEL AT t OAvE: oijvrrsMOUTH J?J - nubhaska. "The Bank Where You Feel at Home!" FUNERAL OF MRS. FRANK M'NURLIN IS HELD YESTERDAY Cervices For Well Known F.esident of Eig-ht Mile Grove Held at the Kynard Church. From Tuesday's Dallv Yesterday afternoon the funeral Ir.ervices of the late Mrs. Frank Mc- Nurlin wore held at the United Brethren church at Mynard or which fnith the deceased had been a life long member. The service was in charge of Rev. Edwards, pastor of the church, and was very beautiful and impressive and the pastor gave words of comfort to th bereaved family and friends of many years standing who had gathered there for the last tribute. The interment was made at the Horning cemetery' south of this city. Obituary Mary Waton was born July 2 4. 1S."4, in Mills county. Iowa. She moved with hT parents to Nebraska in October. 1ST.4. at which tini" they settled on a farm 2 miles south of Plattsmouth. On March K. Ifc7fi. she was married to Frank McNurlin rind te this union were born three elrughters, Dora. Jennie and Flor ence, who died in infancy. She be came a member ef the United Breth ren church at the age of IS years and held her membership at th" Otterbein church north of Neha Ak-i. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, Frank McNurlin; two elaughters, Mrs. R. A. Barrett of Havelock, and Miss Dora at home; one brother, Curtis Watson, and four grandchildren. She passed away at her farm home southeast of Louisville, January 17, at 2 a. m.. where she had resided since her marriage. DEATH OF MES. W. S. STEEL From Tuesday's Daily The death of Mrs. William S. Steel, well known and beloved resi dent of the vicinity of Nehawka. oc curred on January loth, Mrs. Steel being 49 years, two months and 15 days old, Eva Gertrude Mann was born No vember 1, 1875. five miles south of Nehawka, where her parents. War ren and Rachael Munn. had been early settlers. Here she grew to womanhood and on December 22. 1909, suffered the bereavement of her mother. In the year 1910 she removed to Florida and where on Jure 27, marriage To this born, all 1910. she was united In to Mr. William S. Steel, union five children were of whom are living except a son, Darrell, who died at the age of eleven months, the husband and the four children, Gladys, aged 13, Chalmer, aged 11; Mavis, aged C. and Byron, aged 3. also an aged father, a brother, Delbert Munn and a sister, Emma Munn of Weeping Water, a brother. Warren Munn. and a sister, Mrs. A. H. Wolfe of Ne hawka, and a sister. Mrs. B. F. Greene, of Peoria. Illinois. Mrs. Steel has been a faithful wife and devoted mother and was loved and respected by all who knew her. Ge-orge W. Snyder was a visitor in Omaha today with his sem. George, at the Clarkson hospital where he is recovering from an operation for appendicitis.