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c BvcieSti&te on- mom urn VOL. NO. XLH PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1926. NO. 44 Platte lb Celebration Greatest in the City's History Plattsmouth Host to Thousands on 150th Observance of Our Na tional Independence. From Tuesday's Dally Yesterday from the first break of lay until the last hours of the night this city was filled with thousands of delighted and enthusiastic visitors who joined with the home folks in, the observance of the 150th anniver sary of the national independence, and it was the unanimous verdict that the day was one of the most suc cessful that the city has witnessed In several years from the point of nttpnrTnp q nil ttia maTiv t n turoct n or features that were provided to make every moment one of interest and pleasure to those in attendance. The committees that had charge of the various events functioned in the best of shape- and the finished results of their labors was the splen did good time that everyone enjoyed during the entire day. The residents of the city in the years past who were here for the day were unanimous in their verdict that it was a real celebration ana one that Plattsmouth can feel proud of and especially the manner in which every effort was made to secure some entertainment for every moment of the day and of all classes so that there would be no one disappointed. Not the least pleasing feature of the day and one that the Plattsmouth people themselves feel most apprecia tive of, was the feeling of co-opera tion and the wonderful support given by our neighboring towns in the big celebration Weeping Water with its two floats and array of decorated cars in the Parade. Louisville also with a float and hundreds of its people and our near-by neighbor, Murray, with its representation added to the inter est and pleasure of the day and all brought with them the real neighbor ly interest and friendship that will long be most pleasantly remembered. The day was fortunate with the vast number of cars and travel . on the highways that there was no ser ious accident of any kind and also that during the day the police had no occasion to place any one under arrest, as the large crowd was good natured and full of the fun and en joyment of the day and conducted themselves orderly and peaceably during the day. There was representation from ev ery part of Cass county as well as Glenwood and Pacific Junction, Iowa, in large numbers and not a few of the residents of Omaha were here to join in the fun. A conservative estimate of the size of the crowd on the streets during the afternoon places the number at 7,000 and this with the crowd constantly changing from one place of entertain ment to another, the attractions of the streets, the baseball game and the carnival at the tourist park all having packed crowds to join in the observance of the day. In the Morning From the first peep of day the movement of the crowds started and hardly had the business houses of the city opened and the preliminary start of the day been made when the visi tors commenced to come into the city to join in the festivities. The first of the attractions was the big parade held at 10:30, and which promptly on the minute start ed its march through the business section in a vast array of colorful floats and special features that thrill ed and delighted the thousands that lined the walks along the entire line of the march. In passing, the parade committee of C. C. Wescott. chair man, B. A. Rosencrans. C. A. John son and John E. Schutz deserve a world of congratulations for their efforts and work in getting the pa rade organized and carried out so suc cessfully in every way and right to the minute. The parade was headed by Captain II. L. Gayer as marshal and J. A. Capwell as the assistant marshal and was headed by the Plattsmouth Eagles band as the first of the music al organizations of the parade. The American flag with Uncle Sam and the Daughters of the Amerfcan Revo lution entry of a large flag borne by little girls representing the thirteen original colonies. At the court house, the surviving members of the Grand Army of the Republic with their fife and drums, and the Woman's Relief Corps, joined the line of march and took up the march through Main street to 6th and Main, where the vet erans and ladies dropped out to re view the re3t of the parade. The old veterans received the largest hand of any of the attractions in the parade, the "Weeping .Water delegation also receiving a great ovation from the onlookers. The crack Weeping Water band under , the leadership of C. E. Seeley was one of the big features of the parade and with the American Leg ion drum corps and the Legion colors served to set the'pace for the differ ent sections of the parade as it moved over the marching route. The Junior Drum Corps, an organization of the young lads of the city, also had a Place in the line of march and their playing attracted wide comment. Program of Afternoon There were 81 floats in the line of march and to enumerate these would be impossible as they were all very attractive and hand some and gave numerous clever de signs, representing a large part of the business houses of the city and also of the towns of "Weeping Water, Murray, Louisville, and a real repre sentation of a number of the Omaha wholesale houses and the Krug Park. Special comic features were fur nished by the "drunk and bungle corps" as well as the animals that had been imported for the occasion by the parade committee, which serv ed to keep everyone in the best of humor and enjoying the many laughs at the antics of the "animals" as well as the goose of the golden egg. Immediately after theparade the stage was set for the first water fight of the day and in which the water fighters from the Burlington shops won from the Weeping Water fire department team, the two ag- sreptlons fire fighters furnishing real entertainment for the crowd and also a little dampness. After the noon recess for lunch the program opened with a concert by the Plattsmouth Eagles band and which was a fitting prelude to the formal exercises of the day. District Judge James T. Begley gave a shorl address at 1:30 in honor of the anni versary of the Rational independ ence that was short and full of real interest and a wonderful tribute to the forefathers who had by' their efforts made a nation on this eonti nene. The Grand Army fife and drum corps also furnished a pleasing part of the program with several num bers. The "slide for life" arranged as part of the entertaining features of the afternoon was watched by several hundred, but the "lady" that was to do the slide came gliding down from the roof of the court house only to refuse to "do her stuff" after pass ing over Main street and requiring the efforts of her assistants to rescue her. The Weeping Water band, one of the most pleasing musical organiza tions in eastern Nebraska, gave fcn open air concert at 2:30 immediately after the exercises at the court house that was one of beauty and pleased the hundreds of music lovers by the clever manner in which the band gave the various numbers. While the baseball fans were at the game between Bellevue and Plattsmouth, the public was enter- ( tained by the Plattsmouth Eagles band in a concert at 4 o clock that was a real enjoyment to all of the public. The Plattsmouth and Nebraska City fire departments staged their wdler Hem uu iuvf, .uam Biitrci. nixi save reai inii.is iu me .iuu iuu in which the Plattsmouth team was tne winner over tne utoe county team after a hard battle in which both teams juggled for position and advantage in getting streams of er playing on tneir opponents. The" Fairly shows at the tourist park aso entertained tne crowas uur- ing tne afternoon anci saw inai mere, was no idle moments in the enter- laming leaiuies ur cue ua,. I Alter the nreworKS display at tne; baseball park at 8:30 in the evening. which was witnessed by the largest crowo ever gamereo on me surrouuu- ing hills and vantage points for a similar display, the evening was clos- ed by the big free dance at the K. S. I park open air dancing platform and "exaited purposes of the past has aris the Fairly shows that played to large .-htv natinn which we call the nouses ai me carnival grouuus. VISITING HERE TODAY ; From Tuesday's Dally Alva Graves, of South Omaha was a visitor over today at the home of his cousin, Howard Graves and fam- nlv, having accompanied his brother Andy of the Bellevue team down yesterday and remained for the com- pletion of the day's festivities. He is accompanied by his wife and three ; children. Alva, who is a brother of Kid" Graves and of Andy Graves, is keeping pace with them in realms of sport and besides being a cracking ; good amateur ball player himself, is now engaged in managing Mike Ros- gal, the promising young welter- weight of the South Side who has ap- peared in the ring here on two box-.the ng bills in the past four years. APPOINTED ASSISTANT ' BOXING COMMISSIONER Wayne H. Allen, former resident,""1" " c ' J I n I o vera CCr CO L'Onr T"l Q r0 With tha ri i of this city, who has been working at Omaha for the past few years, is now an assistant state boxing commission ed or inspector, assisting John Kil- martin in the discharge of the duties of the office that has charge of the boxing and wrestling events held in overfui influence. Likewise, high the state. Mr. Allen has been a very.. Ko,.W, w!tx, , ...... - ...... devoted follower of the athlet :lc sports in the state and will make' a very able inspector for the state. The friends here are pleased to learn of the success of Wayne in this line... aiiu reane mac oe win mane an ci ceptionally strong man for the state in the boxing commissioners office. Every shade of crepe paper and all' the new novelties and favors as well as a complete stock of ticnic needs can be found. m the Denmson line, sold exclusively - at the Bates Book and Gift Shop. Gives Ringing Message on In dependence Day Rev. Walter R. Robb Speaks at Morn ing Service at the Christian Church Sunday. From Tuesday's Daily At the morning services at the First Christian church Sunday, Rev. Walter R. Robb, pastor of the church. gave a very able message on the an nual celebration of the national day of independence and one that was a most fitting opening of the commun ity observance of independence day During the service, the members of the congregation gave two of the pa- triotic hymns, "America, the Beau - tiful" and "America." membering that God in the hearts of The sermon of Rev. Robb was as,the people is its only security. follows: I The very fact that into the spirit "Our Beloved Land" ' our reat corporations and into Text: "Blessed is the nation whose :the management of our splendid in- God is the Lord; and the people whom he has chosen for his own inherit ance." Psalm 33:12. The cracking of the fire-crackers and air of expectation that is sur rounding us today is significant of great happenings that lie entrenched in the memory of many of our citi zens. It hasn't been so many years ago that it seemed to possess a some what greater significance to our pop ulation than it does in 1926. That is only natural and should be expected of the on-coming and present genera tion. Those things which brought satisfaction and happiness to your parents and mine could not satisfy U3 of today. Our horizon has perhaps widened and we see through different eyes than did our parents. Again, perhaps we are failing to see some things which are of immense im portance both to ourselves and our children which our forefathers more surely emphasized. In the wars of this republic, July Fourth has been truly a big day. July 4th, 1861. was the first day of the extra session of Congress with eight states unrepresented. Two years later to the day, July 4th. 1863, Vicksburg surrendered to General Grant And on the same day news was sent over the country that the Federal forces had won at Gettysburg. On July 4th, 1864. Grant was en- d jn driving General Lee of the Southern forces back, though at a terrific cost of human life. On July 4th. 189S. news was re- in Ara(,ri'fil that Cerver's entire Spanish fleet had been destroyed off Santiaf,0 by the United States fleet, that 60Q Spanisn pailors had been kJ1,ed and drowned anci i400 taken prisoners the day before. An(1 what geemg ,ike only yester ,, fn manv bnv, nn- Tn'lv 4th wat-il9"18 were ;ather busy pushing back t. Tiimlpnhnr, ilne ami in doinc ., nfy,or ncefnl war meneuvers -n France aml elsewhere. V u U O V A - u t- & w " - - 4tll ll mineiA itself verv ifrPely in onr nation's history of war - .,,, o-MevementS Knt hv v wa3 the ',,, nrnnse and vision which mir forefathers in drafting and signinR- the Declaration of Inde pendence July 4th. 1776 one hun fiftv vpars asro todav. n..t f ti1(ie1 mitrhrv stnie-e-lps and Amprlran rermhlic. Tt stands amidst the nations of the world today su premely strong in natural resources, material power and enlightened citi- zenship. The other nations of the - world both fear and admire us in our place of prestige and power. Any fears which they possess, however, as to our designs are without founda- tion, for imperialism has never been. and we believe never will be our policy. A far more mighty purpose gives to us more strength and honor than could possibly accrue through policies of selfish interest. Our forefathers builded well the foundation of our national interests. They put first things first and made secondary the things that in worth are but second in value. Material 'interests they therefore guarded, but opportunity of hearts being at- tuned to that of the Mighty Ruler of the universe they prized more highly and made more safe. Today we worship unmolested by I those who differ with us. Our free- I.m.wi tn rr 1 Tl I Mil lnnln ItnirA i w signs of those who framed and fought for the principles as set forth in our Constitution of the United States of America. A mighty purpose coupled with a ucdia THU cucigj Ul 111111U d neart hag resulted in a powerful r We cf today have caught the . ,00 nf K0fn.0 0 , o - re-echo the cry of former days not America for an epoch of a few .gen erations, but rather "America For- ovor ' ' And trie mistirkn nmAo rt mind. "What kind of an America shall it be?" The answer is that out of the fabric ot its citizens' ideals and righteousness, its charac ter and worth shall be determined. Therefore today let us remember that the source of our greatness so far achieved has come forth out of the righteousness of our people. The result is magnificance of power in world affairs. The writer of old said a truth of which we as a nation are an exponent when he wrote, "Right eousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." (Prov. 15:34.) The Psalmist in the bygone years wrote prophetically of us: "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance." (Psalm 33:12.) History gives record of many na tions who for a time arose to places of prominence who upon being for getful of God were relegated to ex tinction and places of un-importance. "America Forever!" But what kind of an America? We trust the kind that it has always been. Just and merciful, kind and considerate, noble and forgiving, progressive yet righteous Existing and laboring for world wide betterment and ever re dustries there is being woven the Spirit of Jesus; that in diplomacy and in every-day affairs at home and abroad the same is true, gives us reason to both believe and expect the "America Forever" of which we dream will permanently abide. With that mighty purpose which caused our forefathers to labor and achieve, with that Divine assistance which they recognized as necessary, with that splendid energy with which they wrought let lis likewise con tinue "to labor and wait." When the Japanese enlist in the service of their country they count themselves dead to everything else but their country's protection. Like wise shall not we who have enlisted under the banner of King Immauuel, and who is inspiring us in our . ser vice to our country and to our God shall we not remember to count ourselves indeed as dead unto sin which is a reproach to any nation. And with the Japanese shall we not covet to perpetuate for our nation its righteousness and thus make possible there being an "America Forever? CATTLE CAUSE EXCITEMENT l-Tom Tuesday's Dally The government rifle range north of this city which is partially de voted to agricultural purposes, was the scene of more or less excitement Saturday evening and Sunday and especially so for Sheriff E. P. Stewart and Deputy Sheriff W. C. Schaus. The first chapter in the battle oc curred late Saturday when C. Law rence Stull appeared at the county court and secured a writ of replevin for a large number of cattle and against Frank Bashus and others, the farmers of the land of the rifle range. It seems that the cattle of Mr Stull had broken out and invaded the farming land and proceeded to en joy a feed at the expense of the growing crops. The cattle had been detained by the farmers until the amount of the damage that they felt they were entitled to had been set tled. The writ was issued by the court and the sheriff and deputy sent forth to recover the cattle for Mr Stull and found that they had a job that was one that would require much time and effort. The dusk was coming on as the officers arrived at the scene of action and as they at tempted to round up the cattle, the bovines broke into a stampead and while the officers spent several hours there they were unable to secure but a very small part of the number that was claimed to be there. The task of the big "roundup" was resumed Sunday morning at 4:30 and after the greater part of five hours had been consumed in the rounding up of the cattle 182 head had been turned over to Mr. Stull and the officers were able to return home and enjoy a real breakfast. As the result of the invasion of the cattle a claim for damages will probably be filed by the parties who have the crops on the land. FIFER IS OLD TIMER From Tuesday's Dally One of the features of the parade on Monday was the drum and fife corps of the Grand Army of the Re public. The personnel of this corps was Col. M. A. Bates, tenor drummer, who in his youth served as a drum mer in the band of the 195th Ohio infantry and who has lost but little of his skill since the days when he drummed for the Union army in the great civil war. The fifer of the day was John E. Kreider of Weeping Water, who is one of the old timers at this line of music and who has often entertained the people of Weep ing Water with his offerings. Mr. Kreider has in his possession and which was used in the parade, a fife that was carried on Sherman's march to the sea. Mr. Kreider is a native of Illinois and has also resided in Missouri before coming to Weeping Water twelve years ago. The third of the trio was Edgar Wescott, who for the occasion beat the bass drum for the old boys, to assist them in making the occassion a success, as the local G. A. . post has only the!for her. co very in a short time. The one member who is a drummer. Lose anything? Advertise for it! Platts Drops to Third Place in Baseball Loup Defeats at Papillion Sunday and at Home Yesterday Biing Changes for the Locals. From Tuesday's Daily The Sarpy-Cass county baseball league had a readjustment of the standing of the teams in the circuit as the result of the games played Sunday in the circuit and yesterday in the postponed game be tween Plattsmouth and Bellevue. The Plattsmouth team has been leading the league up to yesterday and is now setting pretty in third place as tue result ot the douhle defeat sustained at the hands of th League leading Bellevue team an the Papillion followers of LeMarr. The game Sunday at Papillion wa one in which it was largely a tas of too much LeMarr, as the Sarpy county seat hurler had the locals on his list from the start and to lull him a number of costly errors check ed against the Plattsmouth team tha enabled the boys from the Pappio to nail up the bacon and hung onto the second place in the league to which they had been pushed by the Bellevue team. The Papillion team played one of their best games c the season against Plattsmouth uik! the locals one of their poorest a far as fielding was concerned an their efforts to hit LeMarr effectively was not forthcoming in the pinches when a hit might have saved the game. The heaviest hitting of the game was a pair of triples by Swan son and Mason, but which did not seriously effect the result as Swan son was held at third on the sue cessive outs of his team mates. The fielding of Newman at short was the outstanding feature of the game for Plattsmouth. The final score of the game was 5 to 4 in favor of the Papillion team. In the hitting col umn each team was credited with ten blows but the locals had the larger part of their hits come in the stages of the gume when they were ineffective. Plattsmouth staged ninth inning rally but which failed of giving them the desired victory. Bellevne Wins 10 to 6. The game Monday was all to Belle vue and the harl hitting crew of the college town had the edge on the battle all the way through, and led the locals from the beginning when in the opening inning Wall opened the fire works with a triple that re suited in the nrst score and was followed in the third frame by a de termined assault on Art Klauschie who was on the mound for Platts mouth and was nicked for several costly hits in this inning that re suited in four scores being added to the growing list of the visitors. Pavelka and Hindeman with hard and smashing hits led their team on to victory, hitting with men on the sacks that resulted in the scoring of their team at several critical stages of the game. In the fifth inning the Plattsmouth team scored for the first time when thejr were able to profit by the wild ness of Clark, the Bellevue hurling ace. who was wabbling very badly in this inning and a blow by Svo- boda with several players hit and passes given freely hy Clark gave the locals hope of victory that loom ed bright and left the score at the end of this inning 6 to 4 in favor of Bellevue, Clark, with defeat staring him in the face gave the S. O. S. sign for relief and Andy Graves, the veteran of the diamond was sent out to relieve him and was able, with the stick work of his team mates to escape from a defeat and place the game on ice. While Plattsmouth was able to get two runs off Andy, the Bellevue team was able by hard hitting to add four more to their total and amass a lead that the locals could not overcome in their efforts in the last innings of the battle. Swanson, who was sent in to re lieve Klauschie in the third frame. was more effective and played a good game but was hit hard at critical stages of the game, which with the seeming Inability of his team mates to hit allowed the battle to go against them and allowed the locals to slide down in the league standing to third place. Plattsmouth will play Papillion here on next Sunday, July 11th and on Sunday. July 18th they will have the Gilmore team here for a double header to play off one postponed game and the regular scheduled event. SHOWING IMPROVEMENT From Wednesday's Daily Mrs. M. E. Manspeaker, who has for the past two weeks been ill at the home of Mrs. Lena Droege. one ofMier old time friends, is now doing very nicely and while still far from well is feeling much better and giv-J ing a great deal of encouragement. many friends of Mrs. Malltbeaker are pleased to learn that she is doing so well and trust that she may soon be entirely recovered. j ; CATCH A SLICKER From Tuesday's Ia!!y John Elliott, one of the. well known farmers north of this city on the King of Trails highway, is richer by $5 through the foresight of the night police force and three Plattsmouth young men. Chester Kriggs. Vein Bridgewuter and Louis Frady. The young men were driving out along tne i'latt.? bottom in the i "Little Studebaker" when as thev came past the Elliott home they saw Mr. Elliott and two strangers arguing about some matter and stopping to investigate the matter found that the stranger who claimed to be from Omaha had ran into a cow that be longed to Mr. Elliott and were bound to make the farmer pay them for the damages their car was supposed to have received from the bovine. To make their claim more insistent one of the men flashed a star, supposedly that of an officer of the law, and in a manner that was familiar to resi dents here prior to 1924. stated, that "he was the law" this being offered as an inducement to Mr. Elliott to "come through." The two strangers intimated to the young men that they might as well drive on to town. The yc.ui.'g men came on and reported the mat'er to the police, who decided that they would investigate the ac tion of the alleged officer. On the arrival of the young men and Offi cer Jackson 011 the scene it was found that the Omaha parties were just leaving the Elliott place and they were hailed. On seeing that Jackson was an officer one of the men attempted to throw away the badge that he had used and later stated that it was one that he bor rowed from a friend. The men had evidently been drinking and were brought on into town and placed in jail. This morning the men, who gave the names of Donald Lundquist and E, Ebbetts, were arrainged on a charge of being intoxicated and Judge Weber assessed a fine of $23 and costs on Lunrquist and $10 on Ebbetts. The men were remanded to jail and it is quite probable that a charge of impersonating an officer may be made against Lunrquist by the county authorities. The men had at the Elliott home made Mr. Elliott pay them $5 and which they were compelled later to return. RECEIVES RECOGNITION From Tuesday's Daily William M. Barclay of this city, past president of the state aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, who served in that capacity in 1921, has just been given a very pleasing com pliment by the head aerie of the or der in being offered a position as state organizer of the order for Ne nrasKa ana wnicn is one or the im portant offices of the grand aerie as it is one that has to do with tho building up of the order over the state. Mr. Barclay has not as yet de cided on the acceptance of the offer. Mr. Barclay has been one of the ac tive leaders of the Eagles in the state and his services has been of the great est importance and benefit to the fra ternity in all sections of the state. Fancy lamp shade designing: is as popular as ever. Free lessons in this interesting work at Bates Book and Gift Shop. Join the classes that are working now. Checks Speak Paying bills with The First National Bank checks is one way of winning the confidence of the people with whom you do business. It shows them that you are known and trusted by this solid, long established institution. We invite you to open a Checking us now. The First national bank THE BANK WHEWE PLATTSMOUTH ' " - - Former Plaits mouth Young Man Married ! Frank Janca and Miss Antoinette Kafka Wedded at South Omaha Tuesday Morning. From Wednesday's Daily Yesterday morning at S o'clock at the St. Adlbert Catholic church. South Side, Omaha, occurred the mar riage of two of the popular young people of that community, Mi.- An toinette Kafka and Mr. Frank Junta. The impressive nuptial mass of the Catholic church . was celebrated by Father Blascho in joining the lives of these splendid young people. The bride wore a very pretty gown of the white georgette, with the flowing veil and carrying a shower of the Bride roses and Baby breath. making a very charming bride indeed. Miss Julia Janca of this city, sis ter of the groom, was bridesmaid, wearing 11 costume of green georgette with an arm bouquet of American Beauty rose's. The groom" was attended by Frank Wooster of this city as best man. both of the gentlemen wearing th conventional dark suits. Following the marriage ceremony the bridal party were entertained af file home of the bride's mother. Mrs. Catherine Kofka, on Clarkson avenue, a very dainty and delicious re-past being served to the members of the jolly party rff relatives and frie-nds. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Janca tendered them a reception at the home of the mother of the bride? and which was attended by a very large number of the Omaha friends of the contracting parties. The relatives from this city who attended the ceremony were: Mr. and Mrs. James Janca. parents of the groom and Misses Julia and Hose Janca, sisters of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Janca will be at home to their friends at their ( harm ing new home 3206 South 36th street after July 15th. The bride is one of the popular and well known young ladies of tlio South Side where she has grown te womanhood and possesses a very large circle of warm friends In her home community. The groom was born and reared to manhood In this city and is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Janus Janca, Sr., and a young man who is universally esteemed by all who have the pleasure of knowing him. For the past few years Mr. Janca ha;' been employed at Omaha by the Mis souri Pacific at their car repair hops and is a young man of industry and worth and who will receive the well wishes of the many friends here on the marriage. To Mr. and Mrs. Janca will go the best wishes for a long and happy life in the future years. Carl Hardy of Berkley. California, is in the city visiting with bis friends here in this locality as he was born In -Cass county but this Is the first time that he has ever been in Plattsmouth. Mr. Hardy is also a member of Plattsmouth lodge of the Elks but has never before visited his home lodge as he was initiated by another lodge for the Plattsmouth Elks. oyear of Progress! Well of You! Account with YOU PEEL AT HOVM3 "NEBRASKA - - - - - I ,1