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2 VOL. EO. 2Ln PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1926. NO. 71 A. Ar Acquittal for Men Charged with Stealing Hogs Court Finds That Not Sufficient Rea son to Believe That Crime Was Committed. From Friday's Dally After the close of the day of testi mony yesterday in the preliminary hearing of the complaint charging Josh Hammond and Ray Denham with conspiracy and also with steal ing seventy-four head of hogs from the Hayward hog ranch near Cedar Creek, the court held that there was not sufficient reason to hold the men for the crime with which they were charged and they were therefore dis missed from further prosecution. In his decision Judge Duxbury held that the fact that the owners of the hogs had knowledge of the fact that the hogs were to be shipped and that the hcgs were loaded into the cars) by the agent of the ranch owners; and his employes swept away the! theory that either Hammond or Den ham could be guilty of conspiracy or stealing as the overt acts were committed by the agents of the own ers of the hogs. The theory that was sustained was that no crime had been committed by the defendants in the eyes of the law citations of which were given by the court in the dis-. missal of the case. I The testimony that was offered was of a nature that clearly pointed to the fact that the defendant Hammond had been the object of entrapment by the agents of the ranch owners and who had overstepped their bounds in their desire to fix the crime on Hammond and that their know ledge of the taking of the hogs and their part therein removed the basis of the supposition of the crime. The hogs were loaded by the agents of the ranch managers, the hogs were delivered at Omaha and the check was not turned over to iiammona but to the hog owners which cleared posed of Mrs. Hal Garnett, Mrs. Min the slate for the defendants. j nie Pickard, Frank A. Cloidt and A very able defence was conducted B. A. McElwain gave two numbers, for Hammond and Denham by W. A. "Asleep in Jesus" and Does Jesus Robertson and TJ.' O. DwT6r"ahd their Care." Mrs. Hal Garnett also sang gruelling cross-examination of the a very beautiful solo number. "The state witnesses brought forth facts City Four Square" during the serv that finally resulted In the acquittal . ice. of the two men. j At the conclusion of the service the It was indicated in the testimony ! body was borne to the Oak Hill that was brought forth in the exam ination of the witnesses for the state that the story they told on the stand was different from that which they had given the county attorney and which had been the basis of the com plaint filed, as many of the facts in the case had been withheld from the county attorney. The case was heard by a large number from the portion of the county in and near Cedar Creek and who were familiar with the parties in the case . ' FDNEEAL OF MBS F. G. VRTrTTF. From Thursday s Dally The funeral services of Mrs. F. G.l Fricke were held yesterday afternoon j at 1 o clock from the late home on; North 6th street and were strictly : private, only the immediate family j from this city and relatives from ; Ashland being in attendance. The! funeral service was conducted by j Rev. O. G. Wichmann, pastor of the St. Paul's Evangelical church and Rev. J. H. Steger. long time friend of the Fricke family. Following the service the funeral cortage motored to Omaha to the crematory where the final rites were held. RALPH CONNORS IMPROVES (that rove on the pasture of the Bach From Friday's Daily ' farm where the practice was held. The many Plattsmouth friends of One of the cows that had been peace Ralph Connors. former schoolboy fully browsing in the pasture sud here. will be pleased to learn that he denly tried a line buck and Eugene is doing very nicely now at the Lord in the path of the onrushing Lister hospital in Omaha where he cow an(j was pinned between her cow has been since Sunday when he at- ship and the fence. So far as can be tempted to commit suicide at the room learned the TOUng man was not injur a friend at the Plaza hotel. The hnt a ,.. ,,.,. frightened UUI11, III li iios utrtrii in t i uauci- iAnM . ... ,i ous condition owing to the fact that the bullet that he fired with the in tention of ending his life grazed the heart. He is not yet out of danger, but more hopeful views of his recovery. are now entertained by his physician, Dr. W. J. Adams NEW SON ARRIVES From Friday's Dally Last evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Wooster in the southwest portion of the city was made very happy by the arrival there of a line son and heir. The mother and little one are doing very nicely and the occasion has brought a great deal of pleasure to the happy father and the other members of the frmily circle. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all of our frineda and neighbors for their many kind nesses and floral tributes and especial ly the American Legion, for their as sistance in our bereavement. Mrs. Thelma Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. K. Nelson, Mrs. C. Ersklne, Ralph V. Nelson and O. C. Hudson and Family. BUSY BEES MEET From Thursday's Dally Last evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sprecher was the scene of the gathering of the Busy Bees, an organization of a number of the young ladies of the city and who divide their good times with some useful task. The ladies spent the time in the plying of the busy needle in making many dainty articles and at the close of the work period they proceeded to have a real time in music and dancing that was very much enjoyed. At the conclusion of the evening dainty and delicoou3 refreshments were served that com pleted the most delightful event. Funeral of George Nelson Held Yesterday Services at the Christian Church At tended by the Old Time Friends and Associates. From Thursday's Daily Yesterday afternoon at the First Christian church was held the last rites for the late George Donald Nel son, whose death occurred Saturday at Mid West, Wyoming, as the result of an accident in the overturning of the truck in which Mr. Nelson was riding. The body was escorted by the pall bearers, composed of old friends and American Legion members from the Streight chapel to the phurch where the last services were to be held. Rev. George P. Clark, pastor of the church, gave a few words of the life of the departed and brought to the bereaved relatives words of comfort and hope that the separation that had come so suddenly to them was but for a time and in the fullness of the christian reward would bring a reuniting of the ties that were broken here on earth. During the service a quartet com- cemetery where the last tributes were given by the American Legion, the service at the grav being in charge of Thomas "Walling post commander, and the escort of Legion members. The services were very impressive and concluded by the firing of the last saltite and "taps." The pall bearers were Joe Faith. Judd Akron. Fred, Lugsch, Cassius Carey, Jack Ledgeway and A. H. Duxbury. The escort and firing squad of the Legion was composed of Jack Tower Clarence Ledgeway, Edward Fuller- ton. Clarence Fawors, H. L. Gayer, W. C. Schaus The bugler was Jack Ledgeway. HAS A REAL THRILL From Thursday's Dally Eugene Bushnell, who is one of the Journal carriers, had a real thrill yesterday afternoon while he was matching the high school footbal team practice up for the big push Friday against the North high school at Omaha. Eugene was watching the players as they tore at each other and as the lines formed and the plays were called the excitement grew in tense. The spirit of the game not I only filled the players and bystand ers by also got into the blood of the unusually calm and peaceful cattle as the suddenness of the attack and had no defense to offer when the cow came down on him. We would sug- "c - team for use Friday. VISITING OLD FRIENDS From Thursday's Dally Mrs. John Calvert, the matron of the Mother's Jewels Home at York, Nebraska, came in yesterday for a short visit here with the old friends and to attend the meeting of the Methodist Social Workers society. The visit here of Mrs. Calvert was one very much enjoyed by the old friends as this gracious lady former ly presided over the Methodist par sonage in this city and with her charm of personality and deep and earnest devotion to her church work made her many friends in the com munity. Rev. and Mrs. Calvert have been in charge of the oMther's Jew els Home for children at York since leaving this city and have been most successful in their work there and have fitted in splendidly in caring for the little ones who are making their, home at that place. Iowa Commis sion Favorable to Program Becogize the Need of Bridges to Con nect the States of Iowa and Nebraska. From Thursday's Daily The commission appointed by the state of Iowa to investigate the need and possibilities of a bridge program between the states of Iowa and Ne braska, providing for structures over the Missouri river, has prepared their report favoring such a program. The Iowa commission is composed of Mayor Stewart Gilman, R. J. An drews, and Ward R. Evans, all of Sioux City, has with the Nebraska commission been investigating the bridge situation and have arrived at a very favorable decision. The points at which bridges were originally proposed were Omaha. Sioux City and Nebraska City and to these points later the Nebraska Bridge Association included bridges at Plattsmouth, Rulo, Blair, and De catur. The Iowa commission reports that the federal government will pay a part of the cost of the bridge pro gram this is very pleasing. The financing of the bridge pro gram as recommended to the gover nor of Iowa is as follows: We. therefore, recommend that suitable legislation be adopted whereby a small per cent of the primary road fund say not to exceed 4 or 5 per cent would be set aside each year for the purpose of constructing or pur chasing bridges across the boun dary rivers of the state, in con junction with adjoining states. If such legislation should be adopted it will not increase taxes 1 cent, either general or special. The amount we suggest to set aside for this purpose, while large enough for the bridge building suggested here in, is such a small per cent of the primary road fund that it will not hinder or delay the pri- mary road building projects or detract to any great extent from the primary road fund. We think this the most proper and economical way to finance these bridges, and one that can not be a burden to the state in any manner. In this manner we will have, in time, a number of free and accessible entrances to our state which will be of ast ing benefit to all. It is to be noted that the re commendations as to means of financing contained in the above paragraph is that of the com mission of Iowa. The Nebraska commission concurs in this re commendation but makes no re commendation as to the means to be adopted by Nebraska for financing a bridge program. It is understood that the Nebraska Free Bridge Association expects to suggest a plan to the next Nebraska legislature. GIVE ENJOYABLE PROGRAM From Thursday's Dally Last evening the Winstersteen Hill Parent-Teacher3 association held z. very delightful time at the school at the school building and which was quite larg' attended. The committee in charge of the event had arranged a very fini pro gram as follows: "America" by the audience. Piano duct Rachael Baldwin and Treva Edciton. Address Superintendent R. E. Bailey. Whistling solo Miss Pearl Guil liott. Piano solo Miss Rachael Baldwin. Violin solo Mrs. A. D. Caldwell. After the close of the program the members of this very live and active P-T association spend a short time visiting and discussing the plans for the betterment' of the schools and also in the enjoyment of the re freshments of sandwiches, cake and coffee that had been arranged by the committee. Winstersteen hill district has one of the most active P-T chapters in the city and their membership takes a great pride in their work. HOLD PLEASANT MEETING From Friday's Dally The American home department of the Platsmouth Woman's club held a very pleasant meeting on Thurs day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Allen J. Beeson with a very pleas ing attendance and the greatest of interest being shown in the meeting The ladies had the pleasure of a short talk by V. T. Arn on meats, that was very much enjoyed by all of the members of the party and which gave them an insight into the prac tical demonstration of the various cuts of meat. This department meets on the first Thursday of each month and all those who may wish to join this de partment of the club should send their names to Mrs. Willis R. Holmes, chairman of the department. Visitors are welcome at any meeting. ' " SPEEDS AND' DRAWS FINE From Friday's Daily A case of the more haste the less tp?cd was reversed in police court yesterday when Fred Toman was hailed before his honor, Judge Wil liam Weber, on the complaint of the night police force which had ciiar?i the young man with speeding. As this was not the first offense of this nature that the young man had com mitted the court i was more than usually severe and 'assessed a fine of $20 against the young man. In addition to the fine that was given the court also added the pro viso that the driver should be ie prived of the privilege of operating a motor vehicle for a period of thirty days and violation of this provision will lead to other more severe meas ures. Sunday Closing for Grocers and Meat Dealers Move Launched at Meeting of Ad Club for Securing One Day of Rest for Merchants. From Friday's Daily Two lines of retail business men have in the past been largely de prived of their day of rest on Sunday by the fact that grocery and meat markets have had to remain open a portion of the day at least and as the result of which the merchant? have had no opportunity of securing the needed relaxation that they might wish for. Yesterday a movement was started at the Plattsmouth Ad club which will solve a great deal of the difficulty of the grocery and meat dealers in the procuring of the passage of an ordin ance by the city council of a Sunday closing ordinance similar to that which the Omaha gTOcers and butch ers secured and which provides for the Sunday closing hours for these places. There was present at the meeting yesterday practically all of the gro cery dealers of the city and who had the pleasure of also having with them John Eck and Ban Newman of the Omaha grocers and butchers associa tion, who gave a detailed explnation of the Sunday closing opertions in that city for their lines of retail busi ness. After the discussion of the matter the Plattsmouth merchants decided to request City Attorney J. A. Cap well to prepare an ordinance similar to that in Omaha and which will makf the Sunday closing of the groceries and meat markets a, matter of city regulation instead of the present man ner. The new ordinance It is expected will be presented at the next session of th city council on Monday evening. PLATTSMOUTH-GOODS PAY It sometimes happens that resi dents of the city feel that they can purchase colthing and other lines of goods cheaper away from home than they can at the shops and stores of the local merchants and it requires the testimony of out of town people to bring a realization of the fact that home is after all the best place to shop and trade. A few days ago a traveling repre sentative of a large wholesale house was in the city looking after his usual trade and feeling the need of the winter supply of clothing he thought that he would look over the Platts mouth lines and compare them with the Omaha lines and prices. The comparison was a real revelation to the traveling man and he lost no time in placing his orders with the Platts mouth merchants. The Omaha man bought $100 worth of clothing and was free in stating that the quality at the prices offered was far in a way better than the Omaha prices and he left for home convinced that the small town store was a place of real buying satisfaction. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL From Friday's Daily Mrs. Raymond Cook, who has been at Omaha undergoing an operation for the restoration of her eyesight, had so far recovered that she was able to return home last evening and is now feeling fine anl has the full use of her eyes. The operation that she had undergone was of the most difficult nature and very dangerous and the successful result is a real triumph of surgery and has attracted a great deal of attention in medical circles. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our deepest appreciation of the many acts of ; kindness shown our loved one in herj last illness and to the friends and neighbors for their sympathy and as-j sisiance given at the time of the fun-, ernl. We also wish to thank al!, those who sent the beautiful floral remembrances. John Bucacek and Family. The Dennison line solves the prob lem of mid-sumer hostesses. Sold ex clusively in this territory at the Bates Book and Gift Shop. Christian En deavors Hold a Finejlanquet Very Successful Event Held Last Eve ning With Fine Program and Delightful Time. From Friday p Daily The Presbyterian Endeavor rally last evening at the parlors of the church proved a most delightful oc casion and one that everyone at tending felt had been one of the most successful, and pleasant that they have had the opportunity of enjoy iig. The parlors of the church were ar langed in a very artistic and beauti ful manner, the C. E. colors of re.l and white forming the chief notes of the color scheme, with the fall flowers and the flaming sumac branches lending a pleasing touch to the scene. The lights were covered with red and white festoons. The tables were formed in a hollow square with the red candles in crystal candlesticks and baskets of the red fall flowers adding their beauty to the decorative plan of the evening. Unique place cards, the work of sev eral members also added their touch to the completion of the decorations cf the tables. The banquet was served by the mothers, some of them, mothers of C. E's, were seated at the banquet table, but all of them loyal church mothers, who annually render this splendid service to the young people with the same devotion and pleasure that inspires them to do for their own. The meal was a real feast, wefl prepared and daintily serve-.'. The program was presided over by Miss Edith Farley, as toastinistress only after the last speaker was in troduced did she relax for a full en joyment herself, but she had kept the speakers all anxious as to what she was to tell on them a very charming and gracious toastmistress. The song service that opened the program was led by Frank A. Cloidt with Miss Estelle Baird presiding at the piano in a very pleasing man ner. The program tbem of the banquet was woven around the Athletic, that gives so much pleasure to the young people, the subjects being arranged in keeping with this thought, borne out b5 the following persons and subjects: "Playing the Game," Miss Mar jorie Shopp. "Rooting." Roy Olson. "Pep," Miss Martha Gorder. "Holding the Line," Miss Edith Bulin. "Making a Touchdown," Miss Alice Marquette. Floyd Flack of the science depart ment of the high school spoke on the subject of "Your Old Man" in which was brought out the fact that Youth is the preparation for old age and treasures of the" beautiful things of life, and the scripture should be stor ed away now. The pastor. Rev. H. G. McClusky. brought a stirring message on the subject of "Investing a Life" that was a real inspiration to the mem bers of the banquet party. The program was interspersed with a violin and flute duet by Jenn Caldwell and Catherine McClusky. and very delightful vocal solos by Helen Sharp and Frank A. Cloidt. In all of these Miss Estelle Baird served as accompanist, all numbers were splendidly given and very much enjoyed by the party. At the close of the evening the newly elected officers of the C. E. were installed in a most impressive manner by Rev. II. G. McClusky, the pastor of the church. The following officers being installed: President Miss Marjorie Shopp. Vice President Miss Edith Bulin. Secretary Miss Martha Gorder. Pianist Miss Dora Soennichsen. Assistant Pianist Miss Catherine McClusky. EPWORTH LEAGUE SOCIAL From Thursday's Dally Last evening the Epworth League society of the First Methodist church held a very pleasant "time at the church parlors following the regular mid-week prayer service. The young people of the social committee of the society under the chairmanship of Miss Marie Sperry had arranged a very pleasant program for the eve ning. A short playlet was given by the young people and this was followed by a series of games and contest at which a great deal of pleasure was derived by all of the members of the party. The young people had as guests; Rev. and Mrs. Harold Sortor and also,' Mrs. John Calvert of York, formerly; from here and whose visit was very much enjoyed by the members of the party. Dainty refreshments were served at the close of the meeting that added to the pleasantness of the event. Have you anything to sell? Tell Tia -nrnrTIrt nhont it thronfrh fh Tour- Inal's Want Ad department; . .'. : MRS. SVOB0DA DOES WELL From Friday's Daily Last evening Thomas Svoboda re turned home from Omaha where he was present at the operation perform ed on Mrs. Svoboda and was very much pleased to report that the wife had come through the operation very nicely and had stood the ordeal in good shape. Mrs. John Svoboda re , mained at the hospital with her sister l aud will stay over until Saturday to I assist in her care. The fact that Mrs. ! Svoboda has been able to stand the ! operation so nicely will be very pleasing to the many friends in this city. Large Chicken Hatchery is to Locate in City Small Industry That Holds Good Pro mise for Future Secured by Chamber of Commerce. From Friday's Dally The activity of Secretary W. G. Davij of the chamber of commerce who has been here only a few weeks has resulted in interesting one small industry to locate in this city and which is very pleasing as indicating the interest that can be secured in such movements by the services of n. live and alert secretary, such as Mr. Davis has proven to be. The new industry will be a chicken hatchery and which will be establish ed by N. A. Morrow of Nebraska City, who has secured the Golding property near the Knights of Colum bus hall and where the hatchery will be installed. This will be a 12,000 chick capacity and will be constantly in use in the hatching of the chicks for the market. The building will be remodled by having the partitions of the rooms removed to make way for the hatchery and the cellar walls as well will be repaired and placed in first class shape. It is probable that additiona' room will be secured elsewhere for the raising of the chicks for shipment and the market and which can be built into a very profitable business in a very, short time. Mr. Morrow and family expect to locate here and will receive a very hearty welcome from the Plattsmouth citizens and will find that they have made no mistake in coming to this city. MAT?V'! GTTTT71 TAPTl PATHT ST. MARY b liULLU LAiLU rAJirx From Friday's Dally The dining room of the Hotel Main was the scene of a very delightful -) 11'., A .-. .1 --r. h n . was quite largely attended by the ,cu . . . . residents of the city and the greatest sbout 4.a- m - the south portion of interest was shown in the playing the city and in making their get of the games of bridge and high five away they drove their car. a large that constiuted the amusement of the Packard touring car. Into the railing evening. ot a bridge, wrecking the car and in- In the bridge playing the ladies jurlng the occupants of the car. prizes were won by Mrs. F. R. Gobel- Sheriff Stewart and Mr. Rishel left man, Mrs. Henry G. Soennichsen and for Omaha this morning to look the Mrs. Robert Walling, while the gen- men over and see if Mr. Rishel could tlemen prize winners were E. A. identify the men as the two that had Wurl, J. W. Holmes, Dr. H. C. Leo- pold and R. W. Clement In the high five contest Mrs. C. F. Vallery received the chief prize of the evening. Call No. 6 with your order foi job printing. Frank Friendliness The relationship of banker and customer should be a peculiarly intimate one. It should be char acterized by mutual confidence and entire frankness. We urge you to discuss your financial affairs freely and often with our officers. By doing so, you will enable us to work with you more closely and serve you more effectively. The First N4tionalbank THE BANK WHgRE 'vOU FEEL. AT M QMB PLATTSMOUTH TT KEBEASfcC Ford Garage Has Visit from Stickup Men This Morning at 3 a. m. Claimed That Visitation Made and $45 to $50 Was Secured. From Saturday's Dally The Ford garage at Gth and Pearl streets, owned by the Plattsmouth Motor Co., was "stuckup" this morn ing between 2 and 3 o'clock and the cash register looted of from S45 to $50 which is kept there at night as change for the night man at the garage. The night police state that James Rishel, who is employed at the gar age at nights, came down to Main street at a very early hour, sometime between 2 and 3 o'clock and report ed that he had been stuck up some thirty minutes before by two men and the cash register of the place robbed of the small amount of change that had been left there and which was reported to the police as bein from $45 to $50. According to the police the rob bers were reported as being two young men and fairly well dressed young men and who had driven a large curtained touring car that had been driven up to the door of the garage on the east side of the build ing. Rishel stated to the police that he had responded to the call, arising from his sleeping quarters in a small room just above the entrance and as he opened the doors and came down the small stairs one of the men ad vanced and poked the gun in his side and told him to keep quiet. The man then took the money and made his escape in the car with his com panion. The robbers, 60 the police state that Rishel reported, had told him to remain in the building and keep quiet and this he had done for some time after the robbers had left and which allowed them to make a clean getaway as they had a long start be fore the police were notified. The check of the register made this morning disclosed that there was some $50 in the register as $40 In late receipts from the days business had been placed there by one of the salesmen late last night. As soon as Sheriff E. P. Stewart was notified of the holdup he at once started an alarm and notified the nearby cities and officers of the rob- bery and as eod as description as uld be furnisbed by Mr. Rishel and this morning at 7:30 received a mes sage from Omaha that two men had been arrested there that partially answered the description. The two stuck him up. Many of the most beautiful designs and shades of crepe paper and crepe paper novelties can be found in the Dennison line on sale at the Bates Bock and Gift Shop. v)