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VOL. NO. XLI PLATTSMOUTH, NEESASKA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 12, 1825. NO. 81 Colvin Green Hears the Last Call Saturday At the Ripe Age of 93 Years, Old Time Resident Here Passes Away at His Home in Lincoln. From Monday's Dally At the end of tho journey of life that had covered a space of ninety three years, Colvin W. Green, old time resilient of this community, passed away at his home at 1Z'2d Q St., Lin coln. The life of Mr. Green, far longer than that of the usual man or woman, has been one that has covered the greatest progress of the world and in which until the last he maintained the jrreatest interest, and altho mov ing from this city more than twenty years ago he retained the warmest interest in Plattsmouth and the old friends of his young manhood. Often the deceased had written for the Journal of the incidents of his life time in this community and noting with sorrow tho gradual passing of the old friends and associates of the past years as one by one they passed into the valley of the shadow and laid down their earthly activity, the de parted awaiting the day when he too would hear the voice of the Master call him home to his well earned rest. Colvin W. Green was born in Bel mont county. Ohio, and forty-seven years ago came to Nebraska with his family, locating at Plattsmouth where he was to make his home for so many years Green was Burlinsrton one of the In his lifetime here Mr. largely employed by the as a best carpenter and wa8,ifts wpl, as to assiPt n(Ki known residents of this city in his a vfrv deeply residence here. or i Mr. i religious type Green was strongly identified with ' the First Methodist church in this city and while a resident here was present at almost every service of the church, giving freely of his time and personality to the church and as a worker in the Sunday school and church was untiring. To the last he retained his church alliances and which served to strengthen his life as the shadows of time crept on to ward the century mark pf life. During the civil war Mr. Green served. his country -4u the. i 1 4th Oh jo infantry, he serving throughout tr.ei0j entire course or tne great struggle r-nd at its close returning back to Ohio where he resided until moving kest to Nebraska to make his home. was a charter member of George McConahie post of the Grand Army of the Republic of Plattsmouth and had a close touch on the activities of the veterans while a resident here. The aged wife to whom Mr. Green was married sixty-four years ago in Ohio, survives his passing as well as two sons, Frank E. and Harry W. Green of Lincoln and two daughters, .Mrs. Jessie A. Prentiss of Cnivcrsity Place. and Miss Clara Bell Green of Lincoln. JUDGE BEGLEY IN A "WEDDING ROLE From Tuesday's Daily Judge James T. Begely of trict court was called upon the elis Monday to play it new role. McQuaid Findley of Mountain View. Mo., and Miss Marie Schussler. Nebraska City, presented themselves at the county court marriage bureau for licence and a ceremony. Miss Ray Miller informed the pros pective bride and groom that the regular "marrying justice" of Otoe county. Judge Arthur Hischof, was out of town for a few days. "But we have a district judge up stairs." said Miss Millar. "He will do," said the young people. So Judge Begley came downstairs and without hesitating a minute per- formed the ceremony. It was his first marriage ceremony in Otoe county . since he Nebraska assumed judicial City Press. duties. STRANGERS VISIT THE CITY From Tuesday's Daily Last evening during the opening night of the American Legion-Elks carnival some three of the dry en forcers whoa re on tho payroll of the taxpayers tf the nation as well as some of the local county gend armerie were noted on the carnival floor, searching for whom they might devour, but evidently without meas ure of success as the ladies and gentlemen who were enjoying the pleasant entertainment had faileel regail themselves w ith any of the well known Volstedian liquors that J furnish the means of livelihood for the agents both large and small, Their appearance lent a decideel Russian atmosphere to the occasion. . MRS. RICHARDS VERY POORLY From Tuesday's Daily The reports received here from Mrs. Robert Richards who has for the past two weeks been at the hom of her parents at Hastings, indicated that the patient has and is still in very serious condition. Mr. Richards ppent the week enel at Hastings with the wife and found that she was but little improved over her condition of the last few weeks, but was compel led to return here to his duties Sun day. Call No. 6 with news items! FIRE DAMAGE! HOME From Tuesday's Daily Yesterday afternoon the fire de partment was called to the residence property owned by Frank E. Schlat er on North 5th street where the roof of the house was found to be blaz ing away. The fire originated from sparks from the chimneyjpf the house it is thought and had very good start when the department arrived and with the use of a few buckets of water and the chemical tank were able to subdue the flames, con fining the loss to a large hole burnt in the shingles of the house. The property is occupied by Sam Givent er and family. Carnival Fun Seekers Grow in Number American Legion-Elks Carnival Last Evening Has Large Attendance With Much Interest Shown. From Wednesday s Daily The attendance at the American Legion-Klks carnival last evening showed the great interest that is be ing taken in this attraction by the general public and many visitors were present from out of the city to join in the ueligutful occasion and to mingle with the jollv crowd that was in true carnival spirit and made the evening most pleasant to all those who were in attendance. All of the booths did a most Aur ishinsr business as th& erowil spnkintr to secllre a number of the honmiful ( au?e of the carnival that of the American Legion community build ing, were very liberal in their patron- e of the various attractions and 1 made them very evening hours. lively places for the j As the doors opened at 7:30 there .were many ready to seek admittance 'and in a very few moments the carni val was the scene of tho greatest ! activity that continued until past the midnight hour when the last strains of the elance music ceased and the tired and well pleased audience departed for their homes. The music for the dance was furnished by the Cy Ptanorrl orchestra of Lincoln, one the crack musical organizations i of the capital city and which proved a real treat to the lovers of the (lance. i The country store, loaded with the substantial prizes that will prove a real benefit to the house holder did a very thriving business and those who participated in this feature of ;the evening received very worth while returns on their investments. The lamps with their attractive ness and beauty drew many of the lar.e (crowd and several of these beautiful lamps were passeel out dur ing the evening to the members of the jolly crowd. j "Wink" and "Bub," the cedar chest twins, had a real run on their booth that brought many fine gifts to those who were fortunate enough to visit this feature ef the carnival, j There will be little fear of cold weather from the residents of this section as the handsome blankets at the blanket booth were being snap ped up by the large crowd, during the course of the evening. The baby doll3 and the novelty booths all were popular with the crowd and drew heavily during the the eenirse of the evening. The Little Italy hardware store was one of the high spots of the evening and places in this resort were at a premium as the crowd surged to and from, seeking admit tance to this domain where "Otto" and "Elmer" were the headliners. I The grand prize of the evening, 'the Crosley Radio Pup, was awarded to Miss Josephine Rys, winle l lauue Mayabb was the winner of the door prize. This evening the carnival should reach a very high peak in the point of attendance and tho event is ex pected to draw many from out of the city to enjoy the occasion. MARTIN LUTHER'S BIRTHDAY From Tuesday's Dally Today is one of the great days of the German Lutheran and Evangel istic churches of the worlel as it marks the birthday anniversary an niversary of Martin Luther the founder of this faith in the world the father of the reformation that rocked the old world and gave to the nations the protestant faith. Martin Luther was born in Eislb- ern, Germany in 1483, attended school at Mansfield, Magdeberg, Eisenich and Erfurt. He joined the religious orders and became a monk in 1505 and in 150S was called to a professorship at the university of Wittenberg. On account of his teach ings he was excommunicated from the Roman Catholic church in 1520 and later in 1529 wrote his celebrat ed catechism which was the first of the foundations of the protestant faiths. Martin Luther made a trans lation of the Bible in 1521-22 short ly following his espousal ofthe teach ines of the new faith. He died at Eisleben, Germany in 154 6. Scho'ol supplies at low est prices at the Bates Book Store. Cases Assigned for Hearing by the Petit Jury Petit Jury Called to Court on Mon day, November 16th to Start in on the Big Grind. From Monday's Da.il y The docket for the forthcoming November term of the district court was called on Saturday at the court house by Judge Begley and the cases assigned for hearing before the court. The jury, for service at this term of court has been notified to appear on Monday, November 16th, and the trial of the cases will be taken up at once. The list of cases that will be heard first by the court will be as follows: State of Nebraska vs. Harry Toi sall, Monday, November lGth, at 10 o'clock a. in. State of Nebraska vs. Walter Burke, Tuesday, November 17th, at ! a. m. Chris Parkening et al vs. C. B. & Q. R. R. Co., Wednesday, November j ISth. at 10 a. m. Merchants National Bank vs. W. J. Streight, Thursday, November 19th, at 9 a. m. Henry A. Guthmann. Administrat or of the estate of August W. Tan ska vs. W. E. Rosencrans, Friday, November 20th, at 9 a. in. John C. Knabe vs. Enna Ahrens, Monday, November 23rd, at 10 a. m. First National Bank vs. Olson Photo Co., Tuesday, November 2 4th, at 1:30 p. m. ARM SHOWS IMPROVEMENT From Wednesday's Daily Paul Lenipke, who is now back from his sojourn of several weeks at the St. Catherine's hospital where he was recovering from the effect of the injuries sustained in the ac cidental shooting of some two months ago, is making good progress with his injured arm which it is thought will in the course of time be restored to its former condition. The muscles and tlesh of the arm were very badly lacerated by the shot that was discharged into the right arm, in the accidental discharge of the shotgun of the young man, for a time leading to the belief that the arm would be at least partially crippled, but the patient has been as sured that the member will be as useful as ever in a short time. Paul is continuing the course of treatments at the hospital, making several trips there each week to have the injured arm dressed and cared for and which will require some time to completely restore the arm to its former condition. LOCAL EXPRESS OFFICE WINS CLAIM PREVENTION HONORS From Monday's Daily Advices have been received by R. W. Clement, Agent, of the American Railway Express Cc. announcing that the Southern Nebraska and Iowa territory has won first place during the first quarter of a special contest in claim prevention conducted throughout the express organization, in the Middle States. Te do this, the division has been required to score the greatest per centage of claim reduction for each three months period. Printed acknowledgments of the part it played in scoring the best re cord during the ehreee months up to September 30th have been receiv ed by the local office, and 'will be posted. By winning during the remaining quarter of the contest, the design ation of "Prize Division" together with a permanent possession of the banner will be awarded to the terri tory. JAMES BAN BURIED HERE From Wednesday's Daily The body of James Ban, which was recovered from the Missouri river near Speck's island, Monday night by George Barr and Jess Green, was bur- ied here this morning. Joe Ban. sixteen year old son of the unfortun- ate man, with John Cernelic and Tony Ravanovich, came down this morning from the South Side to look over the body and make positive the identification of the man. The son was able to determine that the body was that of his father which was first identified yesterday afternoon I merry party dream or tne danger by the tag which was found on thejthat was to lurk along the highway body and which gave his regittra-,as they sped on their way to Platts tion number at the Armour packing i mouth and home. When several mile3 company. from this city a strange animal dash- Owing to the condition of the body and the expense that would be neces- sary in having it taken to Omaha the snn nnn" tlio frionHa rioiriori tViat it would be body rest grave had cmetery. for the best to have the here where a temporary been arranged in Oak Hill W. T. MLLBERN TAKEN SICK From Tuesday's Dally This afternoon W. T. Milbern, sec tion foreman of the Burlington sec tion at this place, was taken serious ly ill and had to be taken on home for treatment as he seemed affected by what seemed to be something in the nature of a paralytic stroke. ENJOY VISIT WITH RELATIVES From Monday's Daiiy Yesterday Mrs. George R. Sayles and Mr. and Mrs. John Wolff motored out to Cedar Creek where they spent the day there visiting with the rela tives and friends and especially Mrs. Em:i Hoppel, principal of the V'tiea schools, who has been in attemkiijce at the teachers meeting in Omaha and came down to visit with tiic friends and relatives in the oid homo. Mrs. Hoppel is u s tier of Mrs. Saylcs and Mr. Wolff. It is needless to say the occasion was a very pleasant one for the members of the family. James Higley Retires from the Railway Service Veteran Employe at'Jthe Local Burl ington Storehoui Completes Forty-five Yeari of Service From Tuesday's Pail; James Higley onr of the veterans in the service of the lington at this place has been ed on the pension list of the real pany for his Ion faithfully given ; years that be to the Burlini has ton railroad. Mr. Higley has put in forty-five years of his lifetime for the railroad company this time being spent here at the local Burlington shops and where for years and years, almost beyond the memory of the oldest employe there "Jim" has been a familiar figure at the storehouse. Through his long years of service and his faithfulness and care in his work has proven a valuable man in the employe of the railroad company. Mr. Higley is still active and vog erous and will be able to enjoy his pension in assisting in lightning the burden of the years as he enjoys the well deserved rest that has come to him. While he still has years of life be fore him Mr. Higley can have the opportunity of resting and recuper ating as well as seeing a part of the worlel that has escaped him in his busy years in the confines of the shops. The veteran cnipl ;ye is at the present time is a memner of the city council having been elected last spring and is serving the city as faithfully as he has served the rail road company. NEW ART WORK ' From Wednesday's Daily The room on 5th street in the Bates es building formerly occupied by the Hilt Martin store will be a very busy place in the next few days as it will be used to handle a part of the lines : carried in the Bates book and stat ionary store and also where there will be held lessons three days of each week in the Dennison art work in various lines. The new and very : beautiful work of preparing lamp shades from the Dennison art lines will be conducted by Mrs. Frank L. Cummins for three Gays or each week and where the ladies of Plattsmouth and receive the instructions that will permit them to make these very beautiful works of art at a very low cost and which affords a pleasant and profitable pastime. Tho new art department will be opened on Fri day afternoon for the first time and tho ladies of the city who are interest- I ed are urged to get in touch at once with the Bates book and stationary store so that they will be able to en joy the opportunity of receiving in struction along the line of this new , and popular art work. The results iof this line of work is very pleasing and has proven one of the greatest interest to the ladies all over the country and in the larger cities where there are large distributing points for the Dennison lines and in jthis case the ladies of this city are fortunate in having this opportunity 'afforded them right at home. HAVE HARROWING EXPERIENCE From Wednesday's Daily A party of Plattsmouth people, sev eral nights ago, had an odorous ex- perience that thcy will not care to in some time at least. have repeated The members of the party had motor ed to the vicinity of Nehawka where they were to attend a dance and had stepped the Charleston and other 'modern dances for a period of several hours 1111(11 UR liui ucyu l : home rolled around. Little did the 'ed in front of the car, the car sprang forward as if alive anel struck the aforesaid animal and it was then the 1 true nature 06 the animal hit was re- vealed and the joy and happiness of the party wrfs destroyed, as they,, un fnrtnniatolv h n (1 no eras masks that tWI lUlllUkLIJ I "---- - i'rrht nArnnt VtTn fmri tho paa -it- f.oir tht had been hurled forth at them by this animal. Since the trip very rapidly in the last two years to the dance the old Ford is not soja not at the time of her death, in nu. it ia Upnt nartoH n swfe an old folks home as had been the fWfu.cii o.v. . ..r. r distance from the house anel where the wind and zephers cannot bring aj reminder of the unfortunate trip. tt ,.-u;r UnTT? Have you anything to sell or buy ? Then tell the world about it through the Journal Want Ad column. . Omaha Man Picked up from River Here Eody cf James Ban, Aged 83. Omaha House Employe Found Here Last Evening. From Tuesday's Daily The body of James Ban, aged C,?,, former employe ef tee Armour pack ing company of Onuiha was discover ed floating in the Missouri river south of this city last evening at S o'clock by Jesse G re-en and George Barr, the body at the time being near the south enel nf "Speili's Is lanel" and where it was landed by the two men and the finding of the boely rcporteel to Chief of Police Johnson who in turn notified W. G. Kiek. The county attorney accompanied by W. C. Schaus, Constable Brittian and John Boetel, who had feared the body might be that of his missing :;on-in-law Charles Roper, motoreel i down to the island this morning to investigate the matter. I On the arrival ofthe authorities and the examination of the bdoy was! found to be that of a man well ad-j vanceel in years and wiio was elress-1 ed in blue overalls and jaiapcr una , had been apparently a man weigh ing some 2'JU pounds. The man bore in his overalls a small metal tag of j the Armour Packing Co., with the number 5341 and which later serv ed to identify the man. County Attorney Kieck called the office of the Armour company after the examination of the bejel y and was informed that the number was that carried by James Ban, who has been employed at tho packing plant up to September 17th and who hael since that time been missing. The address of the: man was given as 4:G Center street and his age as sixty-three vi.'i's. He was employed in the dry salt department of the packing plant. Further investigation by the coun ty attorney disclosed the fact that the man was married and leaves a wii'e and five children, the family being in very poor circumstances. Both Ban and his wife were Austr iaus and the Investigation of the facts in the case was hampered by this fact that the wife could not fully understand the questions. The cause of the drowning is thought to be suicide as the man had been complained of in the courts at Omaha by his daughter on account of his conduct towarel her anel which fact had greatly affected the man and probably led to his suicide. The family of the deceased have not decided as to their wishes in re gard to the disposel of the body and it is being held here pending more definite word from them. P0PULARITY CONTEST From Wednesday's Daily With but three more days for the popularity contest of the American Legion-Fiks carnival to continue the interest is beginning to grow anel the friends of the various candidates have been active in preparing for a whirlwind finish for the big event that will place the lady of their choice in position to win one of the hr.nds.oine" prizes that will be given at the close of the contest Saturday night. The votes can be secured at the; carnival earh evening anl at the Mauzy Drug Co. store in the day time so that anyone who has a frienel in the race should get busy and give them the boost that may assist them in winning one of the prizes. The list of candidates is as follows: The list of contestants is as fol lows: Mary Louise Warren 6.000 Jean Tidball 5,000 Ina Larue 5,000 Lucille Horn (5,000 Louise Kalasek 4,000 Lucille Horn . 4,000 Thelma Kroehler 4.000 Dorothy Wehrbein 4,000 Delores Wiles 4,000 Pauline Parker 4,000 Rose Janca 3,000 Helen Clement 3,000 Freda Klinger 3.000 Alice Wooster 2,000 Sylvia Noble 2,000 Violet te Begley 2000 Kleanor McCarty 2.000 Martha Vallery c 2,000 Helene Perry 2.000 Buelah Brown 1,000 CORRECT FALSE EXPRESSION From Weelnesday's Daily While here yesterday to attend the funeral services of the late Colvin W. Green, Mrs. Frank Beebe of Har lan. Iowa, grandaughter of Mr. Green and also of the late Henry Boeck and wife, corrected a misunderstanding of I the circumstances of the death ot Mrs. Boeck that occurred several . W06KS tlfiO. I Mrs. Boeck, who had been failing) l. ""i"ui1 1,1 vnj, um 1 or tne uopck iamny. airs, ueeue states that Mrs. Boeck had been plac- j ed in one of the best private sani- i tariums in the west as her health; yery poor and there with the best of atetntions she passed her last ' days. INCREASE LN POPULATION From Monday's Daily The stork has been busy in the community lor the past few days and as the result ef his activity two fine little Indies have arrivetl to make their home in this community. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dooley was made happier yesterday by the ai rival of a fine little daughter while on Friday Mr. and Mrs. Joe Higel were made the proud parents of a fine little daughter. The families are do ing nice-ly and the new arrivals re ceiving their share of the admiration of the friends. Royal Arch Masons Elect New Officers, Judge James T. Begley Selected the High Priest of Nebraska Chapter No. 3 at Session From Tuesday's Daily Last evening Nebraska Chapter I No. Royal Arch Masons held their elec' iu;' of officers at their lodge roon. . ,n tne .Aiasonic temple, tne oc casion being attended by quite a pleasing number of the chapter membership. The officers named for il-.r yrar were as follows: High Priest Judge James T. Begley. King Frank A. Cloidt. Scribe A. H. Duxbury. Secretary W. F. Evers. Treasurer H. A. Schneider. The other officers of the chapter will be appointed by the newly elect ed high priest anel will take their offices following the sessions of the grand chapter of the order to be held in Omaha on December ICth. ARMISTICE DAY AT SCHOOLS From Wednesday's Dally This morning at the convocation hour at the high school and Junior high schools there were short and very appropriate observances of the Armistice day. At the high school the exercises were held In the audi torium where County Attorney V. G. Kieck was the speaker of the oc casion anel gave a short address on citizenship and the advantage of ed ucation which was very much en- I joyed by all of the members of the high school. At the Junior high school there was a musical program given by the young people joining in the singing of the patriotic songs. This was a feature that made a great impression anel was truly a fitting recognition of the patriotic feeling of the day. TAKES HOME NEW TRUCK From Wednesday's Daiiv Leland Briggs, of 'Winner, South Dakota, who has been visiting here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Briggs, as well as atteneling the school held by the Dodge Auto Co., at Omaha, departed this afternoon for his home anel was accompanied by his little daughters, Mary and Patty, who have been here visiting, and also Mrs. M. S. Briggs, who is mak- ing the trip to Winner to see herChloe Baldridge, instructor of rural little grandson whom she has not visited the Harmony affllatid Hchuols. had the opportunity of seeing as yet. While at the school Miss Stewart Mr. Briggs is taking with him a new Dodge Brothers truck that has been, sold thru the Red Arrow garage of which Leland is the foreman. UseALL of our SEPyiCE "Where Shall We Meet?" PS3 For business engagements especial ly, the logical meeting place is the First National Bank. We're conveniently located we have a private room where you can talk undisturbed and our staff and equip ment are at your service any moment you need them. Come in often! The First National bank "the bank WHERE PLATTSMOUTH Mrs. John Car mack Seriously Injured Monday Struck by Auto Former Plattsmouth Girl Receives Serious if Not Fatal Injuries. From Tuesday's Daily Mrs. John Carmack, well known former Plattsmouth laely, was herious ly, if not fatally, injured Monday at Omaha when fhe was struck by u. pasFing- auto near the Braneleis s!fre in that city, as she was alighting from l.i'C car to e'i:ter the store where she has been engaged as manager of e basement crug store department the stor?. Mrs. Carmack with a companion. Mi5-s Dorothy Bowman, cashier in the (store, had just stepped from the car ES. of Mr. Carnipc!:. who had then elrive-n on south, who i a car coming at a good rate of speed from the south struck Mrs. Carmack. The unfortj nate woman was struck anel knocked to the paving &nd dragged some fif teen feet befeire the car coulil be atup- pe 1 and tho injured anel mangled ; woman pulle d from beneath the car. j The car that struck Mrs. CarniLck ! was driven by Howard R. Cunning ham of Kansas City, Missouri, and i v. ho after the accident hurried Mri. ! Carmack to the police fetation where the case was reported and the in- jureel woma'i was then t.ike-n to the Lord Lister hospital and examination to for treatment determine the extent of her injuries. The examination at the hospital disclosed the fact that the injured woman was suffering from a crushed vertebrae, a severe injury to the hip and Mrs. Carmack complained a great deal of pain in her breast, but the x-ray failed to reveal any broken ribs. Shortly after the accident Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kunsmann of this city, parents of the injured woman were notified of the accident and i hurried on into Omaha and were at the side of their daughter in a short time after being notified. At the time of the accident Mr. Carmack, after letting hia wife and companion out of hia car, had driven on south and was unaware of the ac cident until he was over taken sev eral blocks away by one of the per sons who had witnessed the accident and who informed Mr. Carmack that Jds wife had been killed. Mr. Carmack returned to the scene or the accieient but by that time the wife had been removed and the husband frantically searched for the wife until he locatenl her at the Lord Lister hospital. Mrs. Carmack was formerly Miss Mary Kunsmann of this city and the family are living at 1623 Maple street Mr. Carmack being a traveling repre sentative of the Haskln Soap Co. The news has come as a great shock to the friends of the young woman here and they are anxiously awaiting word as to her condition at the hospital. VISITS AT PERU From Tuesday's Daily Miss Frances Stewart of this city and Miss Florence Rumelin of Elm wood were among the visitors at Peru in the last week and with Miss entertained the students with a read- ing, "Father." Miss Stewart is a E. P. (daughter of Sheriff and Mrs. IStewart of Plattsmouth. VOU FEEL AT HOMH NEBRASKA EZ3 73 71. Jt