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Nebraska State ffistnn cul Society plattemniotttb rant VOL. NO. XLI PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1925. NO. 92 Wedding of Prominent Young Folks Miss Helen Meisinger and Mr. Elmer Tschirren Married By St. Paul's Rector. From Thursday's Daily Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at lie rectory of trie it. rauis rjvaii- i i . i. : . , t' 'i I OllUrCll IJI I U I I t'U lilt; Ilia I I lagc i if Miss Helen Meisinger ana air. Meisinger and Mr. Khner Tschirren. members of two :' the prominent families of this portion of'a.--3 county. The wedding was very simple, the young people motoring to the city from their country home3 in corn ran v with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mei- sinscr. brother and sister-in-law of the bride and who witnessed the cere mony. Kev. O. G. Wichmann. rector of the St. Paul s church performed the cere mony, the rinjr service being used in the solomnization of the marriage vows. The brie was very attractive in a costume of Alice Blue satin canton crepe, stockings and hat of the same shade completing the very modish at tire of the bride. Mrs. Earl Meisinger, matron of honor, was gowned in silver gray satin crepe witn a picture nai ana stoeKinsrs oi tne same snaae com-i pleting the costume. The groom was attired in a busi- r.ess suit of dark brown. Folfowing the wedding ceremony in this city the bridal party motored to the home of the hriie's parents. near mis city wnere a very ueugm- fill 6 o'clock wedding dinner was served to the members of the two families that are united in the nup tials of thepe young people. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Meisinger, grow ing to womanhood in this community and is universally loved and respect ed by the large circle of friends whom she has known for a lifetime and who are delighted to know -that she will remain a part of the COm Djnnity iu .which she -has Jived so long. The groom, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tschirren, well known resi dents of Piattsmouth and like the bride he has been reared in this com- munitv. A voung man or outstanding character and ability, he enjoys the; esteem of a large circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Tschirren will make their home in the future on the farm of the father of the groom which he will manage the coming season and where the young people will be at home to their friends. The host of friends in this com munity are joining in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Tschirren a long life filled v. it It all oS the happiness they so well deserve. ENTERTAIN FOR FRIENDS From Tlmrsilav'p Dally The forthcoming departure of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wilcox from this city which has been their home for a great number of years to travel to ! the sunnv southlands of Florida is a great deal of regret to the many freinds in this city. On Tuesday evening Mrs. Ed Fullerton and Mrs. Carl Tiekotter entertained very delightfully at the home of Mrs. Tiekotter, the most of the evening being spent in games and social . conversation that passed the time most delightfully. As the evening drew to a close a very dainty and delicious luncheon .Was served. . All departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox the best of luck and many years of prosperity. The guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Mason and daughter, Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sprecher. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cotner, Mr. and Mrs. Fd Fullerton and son, Ed ward and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tie hotter. WRITES FROM THE SOUTHLAND From Friday's l)aily Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Tutt, who have just recently moved from their home at Murray to Miami, Florida, hive written cards back to the friends here at Murray, giving their first impression of the wonderful land that is luring the thousands from the north to the many inter esting places on the Florida coasts. Mr. and Mrs. Tutt are well pleased with the tew home and the wonder ful climate that they have found and enjoying their first real vaca tion in years. The friends are pleas ed to hear from them and trust that they may continue to enjoy health and happiness in the south. RETURNING TO WEST From Saturdays Dally Mrs. Elizabeth Travis- departed this morning for Omaha, where she will be a guest of chapter M, P. E. O. at a Christmas party this after noon. Mrs. Travis will remain in Omaha, over Sunday,,, and then will return to her. home In Denver having enjoyed a very pleasant visit with her friends of "Ye Olden Time." TRUCK BURNS UP From Thursday's Daily This noon the fire department was called out on North Sth street where a truck belonging to the 17th infan try was reported on fire and the de partment aided in extinguishing the blaze. The fire occurred after an ac cident in which the truck figured and ; which afforded a close call for a num- Many patrons of the School Present ber of the doughboys. The truck . -p. -r - t.., a- loaded with soldiers, was returning to Enjoy the Fine Program Ar from the rifle range north of the city j ranged by Music Department. and when it was part -way up the hill north of the standpipe. the truck From Thursday s Daily started to slip backward and the Last evening the Music Memory breaks not holding the truck was contest at the high school building m uigu iaic rif cnocwl flnH prnchpd intn a tDlonhnna " " ' ' " 1 -v w v. Poie, snaiiering me poie ana lurn- ing tne true over, a large number participating in the event, of the soldiers in the truck were The contest last evening was be caught beneath it and as the truck twren the fourth and fifth grades of caught fire at once it was a difficult the cityj schools and the young people task to get all of the men out with-! of these grades showed the keenest out serious injury. Plaits Auto Club Boosts New Building Organization One Thriving Here Donates Funds to the Legion Community Building Fund. From Thursday's Dally Back in the dim aires when own Jing an automobile set a man apart from hig fellow man. there existed in tnig city tne piattsmouth Auto- mobile Club composed of the then srnall number who possessed auto- mobiles and who banned together tQ aevice ways of getting around i frightening the horses and pedes trians as they sped to and fro on the highway and also to serve as the pioneers in the good roads move ment. With the progress of years this club has passed out of existence and in fact i is hard to recall even the membership of the club, but when the active organization ceased to be there remained in the treasury a sum of money and which the remaining members of the club decided should go : towards the American Legion community building fund. On Tuesday T. H. Pollock. Michael Hild and William Baird. who has, ttaoiaicu " - """Myoung people of the school had a dub met and voted to turn over the:yery clear grasp of tne best of the remaining funds, some $45 to the community building and accordingly this sum has been placed in the hand3 of Leslie Niel. in charge of the building finances and the $45 will help in getting a step nearer the realization of the Legion and the citizens of Piattsmouth in secur ing a community building. FINDS ROADS SLIPPERY From Thursday's Daily Yesterday two well known resi dents of this city jouneyed to the southern portion of the metropolis to look after some matters at the great packing Industries that has made this section one of the great- est in the broad domain of the United States and from their visit there leads a harrowing tale of their return home. On the way back in the snow and gravel their fliver truck became unmanagable and in the vicinity of Fort Crook the small truck gently and without a struggle glided into the ditch along the road and where it remained. The occupants of the truck tried all devices that their alert minds could recall to get the truck out of its situation, but in vain as the truck refused to yield an inch and If anything became more firmly set in the ditch. In the effort to gain assistance ,one of the party rushed forth on the highway as each car or tru"ck would approach headed south ward and with his handkerchief at tempt to flag down the approaching vehicle but it was not until some kindly traveling salesman came along that was headed for Piatts mouth that they had any luck. The salesman hitched onto the truck and in a few moments had the gas wagon out of the ditch and the party pro ceeded merrily on the way homeward arriving in Piattsmouth a little after the supper hour but feeling that they had one friend at least in the traveling salesman. STATION BEING PATNTED From Friday's Daily The Burlington station in this city is being given a Christmas present in being all painted up and made at tractive looking for the coming year, thq knights of the paint brush giving the interior and exterior of the de pot a touching up that will make it much more attractive to the eye and making a very pleasant appearing place for the patrons of the railroad, as well as Agent R. W. Clement and his force of workers. Miss Alice Louise Weeeott, with Miss Frances Field, students at Northwestern university at Chicago arrived here this morning, Miss Wes - cott to spend the holidays here with her parents; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wes - cott, while. Miss Field will go on to her home at Nebraska City. Music Memory Contest Enjoyed by Great Many urew out a large numuer ui ine pai- r. r c.l-. srxl no u-aII l tK vruics jl llic dliiuui o ncu " v young people or tlie sctiools wfto were interest as the various numbers were I given and showed their careful musi 'cal training and familiarity with the great compositions that were used in the contest. A most interesting program was al so presented during the time that the results of the contest were being checked. The community chorus of adult voices recently organized by Leroy Fager, supervisor of music in the city schools, was heard in a number of Christmas carols that added much to the interest of the program. Damian Flynn, one of the talent ed young musicians of the city was heard in two very delightful solos that was very much appreciated by all of the large audience. The little folks from the Columbian school also added to the pleasant ness of the evening with their Christ mas songs that showed the greatest talent on the part of the little folks. B. G. Woodward, one of the mem bers of the high school faculty also gave a pleasing cornet solo that gave an added interest to the program. The high school girl's glee club also gave a very pleasing offering as their contribution to the even ing's entertainment. From Friday's Daily The music memory contest of the Piattsmouth city schools closed last evening in the second of the series of entertainments and contests, the contestants last night being the 7th and 8th grades, while on Wednesday night the 4th. 5th and 6th grades ! li-prp the narMHnantsi n(OQta t,wdh that tha musical compositions of the world and on intimate knowledge of the composers and their works. Leroy S. Fager musical super visor of the city schools was in charge of the contest and conducted the reproductions of the musical numbers on the Victor on which the basis of the numbers the children were to identify and classify were given. The contest occupied a half hour and at the conclusion of which the papers were submitted to the judges and while they were making their decision the audience was enter tained with a very pleasing pro gram of music. The high school glee club, com posed of the girls of the school gave two numbers and their selections and the splendid manner in which they were given reflected th great est credit on the young ladies and their very capable instructors that had their training in charge. The community chorus also gave a series of numbers of the Christmas carols that proved a real hit with the audience and the well selected voices of the members of the chorus blended nicely in the songs of praise and joy at the advent of the King of Kings. Mrs. E. II. Wescott. whose offer ings are always a source of delight to the music loving public was heard in a vocal solo that was very appro priate to the occasion. Mr. B. G. Woodward, of the high school faculty was also called upon for a number and gave a brilliantly executed cornet solo, Adams "Holy City" being the offering of the soloist. One of the offerings of the pro gram that received a very enthus iastic greeting from the audience was the miramba solos of Edgar Wescott, the selections being a num ber of the old Christmas carols and the accompaniment of which was played by E. H. Wescott. The Masonic Male quartet com posed of Frank Cloidt, L. O. Minor, R. C. Cook, and H. G. McClusky gave one number, "Remember Now Thy Creator," which was given in the usual finished manner of this well known and popular music organiza tion. At the conclusion of the program the report of the judges was re ceived and which showed that for fl rat nlana a A arc n o a a 1 T3aa . rice Knoflicek had each received 100 for their perfect papers on the .numbers offered while ties existed jfor third and fourth places between Mable Brittain. Jean Caldwell and Maxine Cloidt who had 98 on their . records. The ties made It necessary ( to make the second contest with four ; additional records and in this again ' Miss Garnett and Miss Knoflicek ! were tied with 100 while Mable Brittain -wm awarded third prize land Jean Caldwell fourth. A special test was made for the first honors and this was finally awarded to Miss Garnett, with Miss Knoflicek takisg the second prize. On the contest for the banner for the best record of the different rooms in the city school system, the room of Miss Anna Rys was the highest last evening with 90 but the highest record of the contest was 93 for the 5th grade room of the Col umbian building, taught by Miss Neteie Hawksworth and accordingly the banner will leave the Central building where it has been since the contests were opened and will be the J property of the Columbian building ior me year ivzb. Mr. Fager congratulated the young people on the interest , shown i both nights and the high standing of the musical work that was evi 'denced by the slfbwing of the con testants. 'Dee' Shrader Departs for the West Coast After Two Months Visit Here With the Relatives Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Shrader Go to Sacremento. From Thursday's Paily This afternoon Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Shrader departed for Sacremento. California, where they will spend some time and if the conditions there are favorable may make that city their future home. Mr. Shrader is a member of the one of the oldest families in the county, his father, the late George W. Shrader, having been an early settler here, and it was in this com munity that "Dee" as he is famil iarly knovA was reared to manhood. In the last few years Mr. and Mrs. Shrader have made their home in New England but owing to the ill ness of Mr. Shrader decided to re turn to the west and came on to this city, arriving here on October 10th and have since been visiting here with the relatives and the host of old friends . During their stay here Mr. and Mrs. Shrader have been entertained at a nuiuUir of family gatherings at the homes of the brothers and sisters of Mr. Shrader and which events have proven real occasions of delight to the family and it is with the greatest of re gret that J. D. and his wife leave the pleasant associations of the family circle to go to the west to seek a new home in that locality. The many friends here are join ing in the wish that Mr. and Mrs. Shrader may find success and happi ness in their new homes and an abundance of prosperity in their lot in life. Mr. Shrader has been under med ical care a part of 'the time while here but is now in the pink of con dition and feels that he will be able to fully enjoy life in the new loca tion in the west. PLEASANT ALUMNI DAY From Saturday's Tally The alumni day exercises at the Piattsmouth high school yesterday afternoon proved one of the most successful and enjoyable that has been held in the history of the school. There were some sixty of the form er students in attendance at the school and who for the afternoon be came again the boys and girls of school days. One of the very interest ing features of the program was the short talk of Dr. J. S. Livingston, who was a member of the high school many years ago and who related to the pupils of today the real thrill that was afforded when a lad when in the grades in the present Central building, when a small earth tremor visited this section of the west and caused some little damage to the school building as wen as nauiy frightening the scholars. others who sDOke were Mrs. Frank Barkus, Everett Spangler of Murray and Miss Helen Wescott, a member oi the class of 25. The high school orchestra also travo several numbers that were mnh eninverl hv all of the members of the school and the visitors and showed the splended talent of the young people along the musical lines. C. S. I. CLUB MEETING From Friday's Daily Yesterday afternoon the members of the C. S. I. club of the Christian church was most pleasantly enter tained -at the home of Mrs. Major Allen in the south part of the city and despite the disagreeable weather conditions that were prevailing there was a most pleasing attendance of the members. The short business session was fol lowed by the plying of the busy need le and the discussion of the plans for the ensuing year in the club and which the ladies hope to make one of the theg reatest interest and use fulness to themselves and the com munity. At a suitable hour the hostess served dainty and delicious refreshments that added to the pleasures of the occasion very much Your ad in the Journal is read by T5 per cent of the baying public. Livingston Scott Wedding Occurs Today Very Pretty Home Wedding of Prominent Piattsmouth Girl at High Noon at Parents' Home. From Saturday's T.aily A vmrn t.il.iv i Vi - )ioillti fill home of Dr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Livingston on North Sixth street occured the marriage of their daugh - ter. Miss Nora to Mr. W. E. Scott, Jr., of Denver. The wedding was very quiet, only the immediate family and a few of the old friends of the families of the bride and groom being in attendance at the ceremony. The home wa.s very attractively arranged for the nuptials, the living room being charming with decora tions of the American Beauty roses and orange blossoms that made a touch of great charm to the happy event. In the living room was ar ranged the altar before which the marriage ceremony was performed. Ivory candles also were used in the decorative plan of the living room and the dining- room. As the notes of the noon hour chimed, the first notes of the "Bridal Chorus" from "Lohenghrin"' played by Mrs. E. T. Dutcher of Warrens burg, Missouri, aunt of the bride, sounded the approach of the bride, Miss Livingston entered the living room on the arm of her father. Dr. Theodore P. Livingston, and attend ed by Miss Nellie Lee Holt of Falls City, a friend of university days, as bridesmaid. The bridal party was joined at the altar by the groom who was attended by Mr. Calvert Holt of New York. The beautiful and impressive Episcopal marriage service was celebrated by the Very Rev. Stephen McGinley, dean of the Trinity Cathederal at Omaha, the blessing of the church on the solemnization of the marriage vows being pro nounced by the dean, an old friend of the family of the bride. Miss Livingston wore a gown of gpld brocade, carrying: a bridal bou quet of orange blossoms and'lillies of the valley. Miss Holt's costume was of orchard chiffom with a corsage of the Ophelia roses. Miss Holt also wore a picture hat in keep ing with her costume. The only jewel worn by the bride was a platinum bracelet set with diamonds and sapphires, the gift of the groom. In the receiving of the guests Mrs. Francis E. White of Omaha and Mrs. E. T. Dutcher of Warrensburg, Mis souri, assisted. Following the marriage ceremony the guests and the members of the bridal party were entertained at a very charming wedding breakfast. the dining room being arranged in the decorations of the American Beauty roses and the orange blos soms. At the breakfast Mrs. Clayton Rockhill of New York City and Mrs. John E. Vallery of Denver poured. while Mrs. Irving Bonneklen of Omaha, Mrs. Reese Hastain of Louis ville, Miss Alice Louise Wescott, Mrs. Ann Cockrell-Werner of War rensburg, Missouri and Miss Ann Young of Omaha assisted. Among the out of town guests to attend the event were: Mrs. Ann Cochrell-Werner of Warrensburg. Missouri, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Dutch er, Warrensburg. Missouri, Dr. and Mrs. B. B. Davis of Omaha, Dr. and Mrs. G. Alexander Young of Omaha, Mrs. Charles E. Yates and Willard S. Yates of Lincoln. Mrs. Clayton Rockhill of New York, Arthur Mul ligan of Omaha, George E. Vallery, Denver, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Potts of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Vallery of Denver, Mr. and Mrs. John Lionberger of Omaha, Mrs. R. R. Kimball of Omaha. Hon. and Mrs. Francis E. White of Omaha. The bride is the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Livingston and was born and grew to woman hood in this city here, her family represents some of the earliest and most distinguished members of the community. She was educated in the Piattsmouth schools, graduating! from the Monticello seminary at: Godfrey, Illinois and also the Uni-j ersity of Nebraska. She is a member j of the Kappa Kappa Gamma soror-1 ity and the Valkerie society at the University of Nebraska. She has been engaged in teaching since' graduating from the university, in the Plattsm6uth high school and for two years in the Kent School for Girls at Denver. The groom is a son of Mr. and j Mrs. W. E. Scott of Denver, former ly of England and New York. After j coming west Mr. Scott was for some time at the school of mines at Bould- er( Colorado, and in his work as mining engineer is now one of the , officers of the Scott-Holt Mining, company of Denver. j Mr. and Mrs. Scott will make their home at Denver. i A fine line of Christmas cards in all designs can be found at the Bates Book and Gift shop. Orders for en-1 graving and plates taken. Calf early with your order. . MAKES VISIT HERE From Thursdav's Dally Mr. and Mrs. C. II. Lewis have just had the opportunity of a short visit with their scn-in-law, A. A. Stillger who is now living at Santa Ana. California. Mr. Stillger has been at Baltimore, Maryland, for a short time on some business matters and while on his way west to his home he took the opportunity of stoppiug off and visiting witli the relatives here. Mr. Stillger is en tirely over the effects of his very- serious accident of some two years ago and is now in the best of health ; ami reports his wife and family as i enjoying life very much in their nome on tne west coast ami wnicn is very pleasing to the host of friends hre in Piattsmouth and vicinity. wiiilp in the itv Air Siillger had his subscription to the Journal advanced for another year and will have the pleasure of read ing of the old friends in the columns of this paper. Hearing on Road to Bridge is Postponed Action I? laid Over Until Thursday January 7th on Injunction Hear ing in the District Court. From Friday's Daily The hearing on the temporary re straining order secured by the King of Trails Bridge Co., against the Piattsmouth Auto and Wagon Bridge Co.. covering the removal of a fence or guard rail placed along the high way near the two bridges by the plaintiff company, was postponed to day. The matter had been set for hear ing in the district court toaay dui and A. L. Tidd, attorneys for the defendant company the matter was postponed until Thursday, January 7th, when the question or making the injunction permanent will be argued to the court. The case. wilL probably be heard by some of the judges outsldtrof this dis trict as was the first injunction case heard several weeks ago and in which Judge John B. Raper of Pawnee City was the trial judge. The question that will be brought up will cover the ownership of the land on which the road is located as well as the existence of the high way leading to the bridges of the two companies, as to whether or not it is a road created by law or merely ?. private road. The plaintiff company claims own ership of the land on which the road is located by virture of purchase from the C. B. & Q. railroad, while the defendants contend the road is a duly created public highway in general use for a long period of years and which the plaintiff company has no right to obstruct by a fence. While the case is pending the status quo is maintained, the fence placed by the plaintiff company stands and the private road leading to the bridge of the Piattsmouth Auto and Wagon Bridge Co., is used to reach that structure. The newest and niftiest Christmas cards ever shown have just arrived at Bates Book and Stationery Store. Firsi Aid to atthe request -of Hon. Paul jessenlof the showing that the young peo- The gift that b ALWAYS "just what I wanted" The gift that grows larger as time goes on The gift that takes the worry out of Christmas shopping. A SAVINGS ACCOUNT at this friendly bank You can open an account here for any relative, employee or friend with as little as $1. E5 ran n El The First Mtional bank THE EVNK WHERE YOU FEEL AT HOMH PIATTSMOUTH Jf "NEBRASKA r,-i ooicnionaaiiDnniDDiiaingjig, James Robert son is Given Ad ditional Honors Distinguished Piattsmouth Mason Is Named Treasurer of the Grand Council R. & S. M. From Fri'lay's Daily James M. Robertson of this city. distinguished member of the Masonic fraternity and past grand high priest of the Royal Arc h M " V; incina, ar ;-?i-iuuj fifty-ninth convocation of the Royal Arch Masons in session at Omaha. Mr. KODcrtson. who was tne neati of the state R. A. M. in 192L was treasurer of the Masters, member composed of the named as grand Royal and Select shin of which is past grand high priests of Nebraska. The selection of this very distin guished and able gentleman is very pleasing to his friends in this city and all over Nebraska, as Mr. Robert son is one of the best known Masons of the state and lias been very active in the work of all of the branches of the fraternity. At the present time Mr. Robertson is Grand Deputy Commander of the Kinghts Templar of Nebraska and also president of the Nebraska Ma sonic IIom association which has for years maintained their beautiful Hom Itere for the aged members of the order and the Eastern Star and has ably and efficiently filled the offices that he has been honored , with his associates in the order. SCHOOL -MAKES FINE SHOWING From Saturdays Dally The Columbian school building in the south part of the city has been for years one of the most progressive schools of the community and the patrons of that school are very proud pie there made in the Music Mem ory contest in which they swept away a large share of the prizes and honors of this annual contest among the schools of the city. Theehildren of the 4th and Sth grades of the school made a clean 6veep of the honors on Wednesday evening at the contest at the high school, Mildred Murray. 4th grade, winning first place, Ruth Shiffer. 5th grade, second place, George Adams, 5th grade, third and Stuart Porter, 5th grade, fourth place. In the con test there was a tie between the first three and it required a special con test to determine the winners and with the results given above. The Columbian school also carried off the room honors on Wednesday evening by the room of Miss Netti. Hawksworth' receiving the first prize for the largest number of pupils pra ticipating. On Thursday evening the Colum bian school added to their honors by the securing of the banner that rep resents the winners in the Music Memory contest and which will adorn this school the coming year. This splendid showing is very pleasing to the patrons and teachers of the school and especially Miss Jessie Whelan, who had charge of the music supervision there. You will appreciate the new de signs in Christmas cards just in at the Bates Book and Stationery Store. They are beauties and priced right. Santa Glaus!