THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9. 1926.
PAGE SIX
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Omaha Man is
Killed in Auto
Accident Sund'y
Lester E. Klopp Has Neck Eroken
When Car Overturned Near
Wyoming.
DR. JOE J. STIBAL
Telephone No. 3
hotel in Omaha, sufferin
shock of Klopp's death.
Home Industries
Should Have the
Fullest Support
Secretary of Chamber of Commerce J
Urges Support . of Industries
that Make the City.
from the
From Monday's raliy
Lester E. Klopp, aged 29. and part
owner of the Klopp Printing Co., of Giflord, left last Tuesday for Phoenix, ei the Memorial services at their
Ariz., with her two children, Lester, 'club rooms it was most impressive
Yesterday, at the invitation of one
Klopp s wite, formerly Miss Mary Df the good Elks of this city, attend-
yros
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Searl S. Davis
Farm Loans
Insurance
Omaha, was instantly killed Sunday
morning snortiy alter u o ciock uen 21 months, r.nd Giflord, four months.'aiui the musical program an inspira-
!the car in which he was riding was Mrt. Klopp has been in ill health tion
(overturned at the corner near the anil went to Arizona on the advice of judge Begley in his splendid ad
! Wyoming church in Otoe county, her physician. She was accompanied dress stated: "Life is that which we
(eighteen miles south of this city ( by her mother and father. Dr. and'make it aml we only get from it
in .- wrrcKea car vwui me ''cu,Jlrs. Harold GifTord. ur. uinoru was what we put into jt Also "The
chauffeur, passed through this city -at notified over long distance telephoneon, memory worth iPaving to man
3 o'clock enroute back to ' Omaha the Sundav of the accident. Plans ofikind is the memory of service to man.
j oiner meiiiiif ra ui me anj n-maiuiuf,. AirSi Klopp were not Known ai a iaieifcind
at AfcrRha K.iy u me "jj jiour Sunday night, but it is expected
Mr. Kkp!- I that sho will return at once to
4? i Th,! tar was bad'y damaged, the Omaha.
? 'top being broken, the windshield -Father in California.
ed as well as one wheel be-' "t'i' , " Y ......
now in v a:iiuriiict euu ma auu, xw-:m v ii it i way may we inane in is at-
thur, was attempting to get him by tivity of greater service to our fellow
telephone Sunday. He expected tc nien, neighbors and citizens strug
reach his father some time Sunday Jgling along beside us, and thus ulti
night and funeral arrangements wiM'mately redound to the good of our
i ricmoli.-i:eu as
ling damaged to a great extent.
The colored driver stated here that
lie has driven the car a greater part of
'the way from Omaha but out of Union,
lone of the other occupants of the car
Couldn't help but feel how aptly
these two remarks fitted into our
civic problems. It is fine to forget
for a few moments, the way we can
had insisted on driving, he had warn-
Investmer.ts pd t'l r'inn of tne nearness of the turn
r if, , i
neat zsici
be made later.
Other survivors
are a brother.
SECURES A VESEICT
From Monday's Haily
In the district court Saturday aft
ernoon the jury selected to try tho
case of Fred H. Rutherford vs. C. L.
Stull, an action for damages arising
from the alleged destruction of a
part of the corn crop of the plaintiff
by cattle belonging to the defendant,
Stull, found for the plaintiff in the
sum of $10 and costs. In the trial
of the case in the county court c
verdict was found for Mr. Ruther
ford and which has been followed
by a similar verdict in the district
court.
' . T i d., ni,lt' how.
..nrt'.jt. oa tn thp M'H'S III WIJ uiuiuaj, U o,,,, o r, rl maintain h, n
mes the car had been-n of Commerce activities v-
ed here last Sunday, unaware that, J J ... . . . , of
were driving over the road onl
U U A mnt IJU I V III UUUMUUU IUU III UlU. UU
UNDERGOES OPERATION
Fri il Mi.ir.'Tay'a Dailv
Tliis mornlr.g J. L. M?Kicney and
daugbtvr-ir.-l:' w. Mrs. James Jones
departed for Omt:ha where they will
visit with Mrr. Marshall. dav:jrhl?r
cf Mr. and Mrs. McKinney v.t the U li
ve rs:ty hospital. Mrs. Mar-hall i to
!p opt-rated on t"day at the I'-irpital
as she has been in very poor health
for some time and this is the fourth
operation that slie has been compelled
to undergo.
Xlo1n r t-i 1 o meter AlllrlrAll Ufl .
in i lie roal anu as tney came to me i ,.s.,
corner the brakes had been slapped - " '"l
, ai. .t Him JI I S. X1 I U 11 IV Of I , CI c incur
cied man was
number of ti
overturned.
en nf Omaha .they
were on their way' to visit Velie's' which the younger
prandpercnts in Kansas City. The.uesn. TM . nnrtr .
car was .Velie's. an eight-cylinder' Ms Mildred Klopp is now in
cctme with a rumble seat for two. It chool in Boston and was reached by
had been driven by Klopp-s chauffeur.; Arthur over long distance Sunday
Rukingham was riding inside with j morning. She left Sunday for Omaha.
i : i ; ' I :iim i-s.it'i,i uuu cue ncic uui-
sidp in the rumble seat.
Klopp and Velie were thrown out,
Kicpn lighting on his head. Dr. C. G.
Zin:ni?r of Nebraska City, who was
M'Tnnrncd. found thai Klopp died in
stantly, his neck having been broken.
The ether occupants of the car were
sha'tcn and bruised, but otherwise un
in jurcd.
?.eturn in Ambulance.
Dr. Zin-mer called an ambulance
from Nebraska City and Buckingham!
:;nd Velie ro:le back to Omaha in the
p;nb'ilanc which conveyed the body
there. Velie's car was driven back
to 0:i:alia by Klopp's chauffeur.
They ileft Omaha Sunday morn
ing intending to scenci tae ciay in
Kansas City and return home Sunday
lH-ht.
Beth Velie and Buckhai.i are
un-J.er p. phyti' ians care at Bucking
ham's apartment in the Blnckstone
city and our homes.
A rough estimate of tiread pur
chases by our merchants thru Omaha
shows this item along in dollars is
I Frank Lanning
Files Big Damage
Suit in Otoe Co.
Eagle Man Asks Damages of Eleven
Thousand Two Hundred Dol
lars as Result of Crash.
lever, as far as the bakeries are con
'cerned, this is strictly an impersonal
proposition and applies in a definite
way to every business at home. It is
not any one business but the princi
ple of the thing that counts, for un
less we can realize our responsibili
ties in this specific instance, and
rally to the support of these two home
industries, then there is little hope
for the future of Plattsmouth. Co
operation that does not co-operate is
stagnation and decay.
At last night's services at the
Evangelical church the good Rever
and "Wiehmann devoted the entire
talk to the importance of co-operation
in our civic affairs. He gave a
splendid talk and honored the writer
with a request to make a few re
marks regarding the responsibility of
the churches in the civic affairs of
Frink Lanning, Eagle, has brought
suit in the district court of Otoe
county against Frederick W . Brehm,;the community. This is the first in-
Syracuse, asking damages in tne sumjstance of which we know where, a
oi sn.zvu PS me resun oi an amu- minister or this city has grasped the
mobile accident one mile south or importance of co-operation of the re
Eagle. November 29, 1925. In this, lis:jOU3 life in the civic affairs of the
city in this way and especially as
pertains to the Chamber of Commerce.
for J0msM
J Christmas r
W Gift3 ' jj&&$
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The most joyous time of all the year is but
little more than two weeks away. OM Sania
himself, accompanied by his wife, is corning
to Plattsmouth nszt Saturday, December 11.
Brin; the kiddies in to see him. Many valu
able coupons good for numbered prizes in
I'lattsmoulh stores will be distributed among the children free.
There will also be a candy treat for every child.
ARE YOU PERPLEXED OVER
WHAT TO GIVE?
Our large and varied stock offers the most satisfactory solution to
ycer gift problem. Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry the things that
men and women love to receive are here in abundance at reas
onable prices. A visit to our store will reveal the very thing you
have in mind for "him" or for "her." Watch our ads for further
announcements and remember when the road3 are bad and you
can't get in, you can reach us by phone and we will carefully wrap
and mail your purchase, guaranteeing safe delivery.
Oar Usual "Lay-Away' Service is at Your
Disposal Use It Now
. D. Brown Jeweler
6th and Main Phone 47 jgPl
accident Mrs. Brehm was so serious
ly injured that she elied a short time
afterwards in a Lincoln hospital.
Lanning in his petition alleges that
he was driving his car north on the
highway in a careful and prudent?
This office was opened on
'strength of subscriptions given
the
and
manner ana tnat nis car was in gooa,0 . - ... - ita
order at the time of the o,,t,oinHnnc
These quarterly subscriptions are
appreciated if the men of vision who
merce in Plattsmouth to function 365
in the year, will kindly let us
have in good faith what was offered
,in good faith.
i
It is
working
t u r r " k some of them past due and it will be
lili is ruuui Ji Ciaic a. va-i ui i w; (
" . Ul 'r.H' volunteered to put a Chamber of Corn
road under construction and on which: . ... , .. n.
a de'oi:r eign had been posted direct-
inc trnfTif lint tn nrncpprt rn this' 'S
county road, struck his car. Plain
tiff alleges defendant was driving liter
r t in r rnr. rm n r f r whpn lip(
rrhnl into hi, c.-r with irreat force' " 13 lmposaicie to never make a
and violence, tearing away a fender mistake in tnis proposition, or to
and running board and breaking left keeP from reining to ofiend some,
front wheel and causing plaintiff's ca! 'e do endeavor to keep ever in mind
to swerve irom its course and run'one ?reat principle in everything
against a pot and tree situated at the an'3 tnat is the ultimate good of this
uorthcLFt eorner of the intersection, .city and our farming community.
PlaintifT further alleges that he was
temporarily and permanently injur-' One firm that had subscribed $50
ed, disabled, bruised and scratched as per year, supposedly in good faith,
a result of said collision caused by September first, withdrew its sub
the carelessness of the defendant; scription because of our bread prcpa
that plaintiff's vision has been im- ganda, claiming we were injuring
paired and that he has paid out the business of that concern, or if not
. money for medical care and services, linjuring it, at least endeavoring to
He places the damages to himseir do so. In this case, the view-point
at f 10,000 and to the automobile at has been strictly a personal one, the
j SI. 200. good and future of this city entirely
j V. V. Brehm, the defendant, is a overlooked by that subscriber. Platts-
wcll known pioneer of Otoe county mouth will never grow or progress
residing three miles west of Syracuse 'with such selfish ideas as that. ;
and Frank Lanning i3 a resident of
'Eagle where he was for j'ears con-i Unconsciously, unless we keen
f.a rage
a bank and operated a alert, we become indifferent to the
Ifine qualities of the place we call
."home" and do not appreciate the
Allen & Requartte, Lincoln at
torneys, represent Lanning in
suit. Nebraska City News-Press.
the
many
improvements and growth
about us. as well as the opportuni-!
. , " " 7 . . i ties that exist on every hand. I
Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, ,
$2 each. Mrs. W. O. Troop, Murray ) The writer's electric light bill for
phone. dG-sw November was the cheapest ever re
ceived, and the service above criti
icism. The telephone company here
'makes a good resident rate lower
than a good many other places. Our
phone reported out of order at 9:30
p. m. was adjusted by s:ju a. m. tne
following morning. Where can you
get better service than that?
Journal Want Ads bring results.
FOR SALE
In fact, this city is just loaded
with things that make it far super
ior to larger places for a home, and
las this is pushed, advertised and ap
preciated, conditions will grow bet
ter all the time.
One-half mile south of the
brick school house on the
Louisville road three miles
west of Plattsmouth and
known as the "Ed and Will
Tritsch Eighty."
FOR TERMS
SEE
T. H. Pollock
Plattsmouth, Neb.
Our progress here is made up en
tirely of little things that may seem
un-important, but in the whole build
the future. Our splendid women, who
patronize Plattsmouth, do their
Christmas shopping at home, Insist
on Plattsmouth products, contribute
each in a small but definite way to,
the advance of the entire community, 1
that taken as a whole gives the en-;
tire city and community a shove
ahead. Don't be a brake on the.
wheels just because you don't care. I
.operation is too essential to our home
'needs. !
If any one of us has lagged in the
great idea of a better Plattsmouth,
we hope they will bury old man indif
ference and take a new "holt" on
life and give us a shove with the
others.
W. G. DAVIS. i
Secretary. I
g?rAre you a member of
the Chamber of Commerce?
T 1
largam vv eooesoay
WITH THE CHRISTMAS FLAVOR, DECEMBER 15
You are going to buy about so many presents! Why not take ad
vantage of these special low prices and be done with the worry?
THESE ARE ALL CHRISTMAS HEADLINERS!
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FOR MEN
(Call for Them by Number)
1 Lounging Robes Large variety
of colors and patterns. Navajo
blanket cloths, shawl collar,
cord and tassel. All sizes.
!j(7.95 and S3. 75.
2 Mufflers or Neck Scarfs This is
a very popular article this sea
son with men. Protects shirt
collar, coat collar and neck. A
big line. Silk or wool. $1.47.
S Initial Handkerchiefs Put up
in handsome gift boxes. Can be
had in either plain white or
fancy borders. All letters. 50.
35c and 25c.
4 Men's Rroadcloth Shirts Snowy
white, finely tailored, soft collar
attached. Coat style, one pocket,
barrel cuff. Sizes 14 to 17J,
at 91.95 each.
5 Men's Fancy Shirts A gift any
man appreciates. New and at
tractive patterns just received.
Collar attached or detached. 14
to 17J. S1.33.
6 Men's Roman Ties This is all
the rage now. High color diag
onal striped 4-in-hands In deep
contrasting shades. Extra spec
ial, 93C.
7 Men's Combi Sets Ties, Sox.
Garters. Suspenders, 'Kerchiefs
packed in attractive gift boxes
in various combinations. 99C-
8 Men's Fancy Silk Sox; Especial
ly for oxfords or low shoes. A
very showy article in beautiful
designs and colors. Sizes 9J to
12. 73C and -J7C.
9 Men's Fancy Wool Sox An item
for winter. Not big, thick and
clumsy wools, but finely woven
silk and wool in bright designs.
C3c pair.
10 Men's Christmas Garters In holiday pack
ing. Made by Paris Garter Co. Best qual
ity rubber and trimmings. Special, 23C.
11 Men's Silk Robes Keautiful brocaded silk
with satin shawl collar. Silk cord and tas
sel. Corded edge. H12.95.
12 Men's Pajamas Brighton make. Beautiful
ly trimmed and packed in nice Christmas
box. $2.25.
13 Men's Hangers A pet of five Newform
coat bangers, packed in a neat gift box.
Triangle shape. Per set. 91.
14 Men's House Coats Made just like a sack
coat with loop fastener. Lraided edge. A
man's friend. 97.95.
15 Young Mn's Slickers Yellow college style
with corduroy collar and leather strap
just what they want. 8-4.95.
16 Men's Lumber Jacks A real jacket. Made
of all wool. Elastic bottom, adjustable col
lar. New plaids. $ 1.95.
17 Leather Jackets Made of smooth, black
leather or of brown and grey suede elastic
bottom. 2 pockets. Fine for autoing, golf
or skating. 91G.95.
18 Men's Shaker Sweaters A heavy, pure all
wool shaker sweater. Pull-over style. As
sorted colors. 97.95.
19 Men's Flannel Shirts Good wool flannel3
in gray or brown. Full cut, pearl buttons.
Two prices. 92.75 and 91.95.
20 Men's Dress Gloves A good, heavy dark
brown dress leather, warm wool lined.
Snap button wrist. 91.55.
21 Men's Suedtex Gloves Made of a fine Ger
man fabric. Looks like leather. Close fit
ting and very warm. 99.
22 Men's Guaranteed Sox Four pair in box,
guaranteed positively for four months. Blue,
black, gray, brown. All sizes. 4 for 91-
23 Men's Mittens Warm built, all leather.
Medium and large sizes. Warm lined. Knit
wrist, wear resisting. 79C.
FOR "HER"
1 Traveling Cases Made of finest seal leath
er, hand sewed. 22-inch size fitted with
toilet case which can be taken out and
carried separately. Shirred pockets. 935. OO.
This case sold in big cities for $47.50.
2 Over Night Case A real leather case.
Made trim and neat in 14 and 16-inch size.
Special price, 95.95.
3 Junior Over Night Case A black leather
ette over" substantial wooden box. 14-inch.
Good handle and catch. 91.45.
4 Garment Ilangers A set of five Newform
hangers, highly lacquered. Packed in neat
triangle box for gift purpose. Per set, 91-
Our Store open every evening till
Christmas Day we will
m
FOR BOYS
(Call for Them by Number)
1 Smithy's Bow and Harmonica
Sot Small silk bow and jews
harp packed in neat box with a
gift card, all for C5C.
2 Smithy's Bow and Marble Set
Silk bow and a dozen assorted
agate marbles in neat box with
gift card, all for 55c.
3 Boys' Regal Mufflers Made of
pure Rayon silk in striking high
colors, with silk fringe. In neat
gift box. 97C-
4 Boys' Knit 4-in-IIands Rayon
silk, high colors, reversible. Just
the right length for boys. 33C.
5 Boys' Dress Shirts Made of
light fancy percales in latest
patterns. Soft collar attached.
Sizes 12 to 14J. 99C.
6 Boys' Dress Sox These are real
boys' sizes, from 7 to 9. Bright
fancy silk patterns. 45?.
7 Boys' Kaynee Waists These are
better made than most waists.
The colors are absolutely fast.
Latest patterns and styles. Ages
4 to 14. 9SC.
S Boys' White Waists For strict
ly Sunday wear. Elegantly made,
perfect fitting. Selected sizes.
55C each.
9 Cherrio Bows for Boy's These
are small fancy silk bows just
like dad's, with rubber and hook.
Special price, 25C
10 Boys' Dress Caps Latest styles
in light or dark colors, fancy or
plain, with underbands or with
out. 98C-
11 Beys' Knit Caps Artie. Eagle or
Ace brand. All wool. Button;
under chin. Assorted colors at
91.29.
12 Boys' Plain Sweaters Made coat style with
collar and pockets. A very practical gar
ment. Price only 99C.
13 Childs' Pull Over Sweater Made of long
virgin wool, soft and bright. Assorted colors.
Ages 4 :to 8. Extra good. 92. lO.
14 Boys' Lumber Jacks This is a special
number for Bargain day. Neat, fancy
checks, assorted colors. Sizes 12 to 14 i.
Specially priced, 91.10.
Boys Belts This is something every boy
wants. Neat fancy designs in wide leather.
New buckles. 55.
Boys Dress Gloves Made of brown kid
leather with warm wool lining. Snap but
ton at wrist. 98.
17 Boys' Mittens In variety of leathers. Good
warm lining hug tight elastic wrist. -15C-
IS Child's Dress Mitts Fine gray jersey with
white felt lining. Snap wrist trimmed with
fur. Only 47C.
19 Boys Flannel Shirts A utility garment for
school wear. Very warm and serviceable.
Sizes 12 to 14. 91.19-
20 Boys' Longie Suits Very special for Bar
gain day. Made with long pants and vest,
just like dad's. 97.95.
21 Boys' Knicker Suits Very special. Made
of dark, neat patterns. Some with two pair
of pants. Ages 6 to 16. 9-1.95.
22 Boys' Odd Longies Every boy wants a pair.
These are latest style in good, serviceable
fabrics. All sizes. 92. 8S.
23 Boys' Sheep Coat This is a coat the boys
all want. Has fur collar. Four pockets,
belt, double breasted. Fur lined. Price is
only 96.95.
24 Child's Sweater Set Composed of jacket,
leggins. cap and mittens, of brushed wool
in assorted colors. Ages 2 to 6. 92.95.
. 25 Boys' Overcoats Cinnamon brown chin
chilla, double breasted, button to neck.
-" Muff pockets. Ages 4 to 9. 93.95.
26 Children'3 Caps Made by Mohawk com
pany. A seamless knit cap with visor and
pull down. Sizes 6 to 7. 69.
27 Rooters Helmets For High school boys
and girls. Regal blue and white. Silk
lined. Marked with letter "P." 91.22.
28 Boys' Leather Coats Black horsehide, soft
and pliable. Very serviceable. 3 pockets.
Made just like dad's. Sizes 30 to 3C. On
sale Bargain day at 910.95.
29 Boys' Flannel Waists A good twill domet,
bronze color, one pocket. Fine for school
wear. Ages 12 to 16. 97.
30 Boys' Blue Shirts A fine chambry stripe
in dark blue with collar attached. Two
pockets. Sizes 12 J to 14 J. 55c.
Christmas beginning Dec. 13th
be Closed All Day.
ir
16-
We will gladly
wrap your pack
ages for mailing
Free.
rseo'S
And Mo Monkey Business
Don't Miss
Your Share of
these Bargain
Day Savings.