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VOL. NO. 2L7 PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, JAN. 20, 1930. NC. 101 1 ) 1 Plattsmouth Bridge Company Holds Meeting Present Officers Are Re-Elected and Reports on Bridge Work Re ceived at Meeting From Thursday s Dally The Plattsmouth Bridge Company which has just completed their steel ana concrete trade bridge over the Missouri river at this plat-, held their annual meeting at Omaha yes terday afternoon and also the fir: formal meeting of the company sine the completion of the new $750,000 bridge. The election of officers was the main business of the meeting aside from the detailed reports of the cor. struction costs of the bridge which were presented by the engineere. Tb" officers who have carried on the work of the construction of the bridge were all re-elected, they being: President II. A. Schneider. Vice-President R. A. Leussler. Secretary Glen M. Venrick. Treasurer John W. Towle. Directors James T. Begley, Carl Vogel. Lawrence Brinker, who serve with the officers named above on the controllng board of the company. This bridge company was the re sult of the long agitation and urg ing of a bridge over the Missouri at this place to serve the central and southern portions of Nebraska and Iowa, the group of Omaha and Platts mouth men taking the situation in hand and making the bridge a real ity instead of a dream of the resi dents who foresaw the great advan tages that the structure would make. The company was incorporated in 1928 and at once started in on the practical work of building the bridge and which was completed In Decem ber. The new bridge will be taken over as soon as possible with the toll charges being placed on the struc ture, while the formal public cere monies of the opening will probably be delayed until a later time when the weather will be more suitable. The road to the bridge on this side of the river needs a few days for work to get smoothed up and ready for the gravel surfacing and as soon as this Is finished the bridge com pany will start In on the collection of tolls. At the present time the company Is permitting travel over the structure with no charge as they do not wish to make the charges un til the roadway la In the very bett of shape. FUNERAL OF MRS. DREAMER rxosn Tbura3ar' D7 The funeral of the late Mrs. May Dreamer, who passed away at her home at Lincoln on Monday after noon at 2:15, was !held yesterday afternoon from the Castle, Roper & Matthews chapel at Lincoln and the body was taken to Elmwood, the old home of the family where it was laid to the last long rest in the cemetery near that place. The cortege was accompanied by the two children, Miss Ruth Dreamer and Stanton Dreamer of Lincoln and the surviving brother and sisters, Robert Hartman anrt Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Cashner of Perrv Oklahoma and Mrs. L. M.. Stone of Berkley. California. The deceased lady was a member of two of the pioneer families of this locality, having formerly been Mlsa May Hartman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hartman, the later having been formerly Miss Susanna Cook, daughter of one of the earliest families in this locality. She was born in Plattsmouth some fifty years ago and spent her early years here in this community. She was mar ried to Fred A. Dreamer at Green wood and the family for a great many years made their home near that place and at Alvo until remov ing to Lincoln where they have since resided. Mr. Dreamer is engaged at the present time in the conduct ot a store at Malmo. Mrs . Dreamer was a niece of Chas E. Cook, Mrs. S. O. Cole, Mre. Y D. Wheeler. Mrs. T. W. Vallery of near this city and Joseph and John Cook of this city. In their bereavement the members of the family will have the deepest sympathy of the large number of friends over the county. ACCEPTS NEW POSITION Miss Helen Smetana, who has been engaged aj stenographer In the of fice of Attorney A. L. Tidd for the past year, has accepted a new posi tion, being employed in the office of the Service Chevrolet Co., as steno grapher and bookkeeper. Miss Sme tana la a graduate of the class of 1927 of the Plattsmouth high school and a young lady of splendid quali fications for this line of work. yjnmTTm AT COURT HOUSE From Thursday's Dally At the office of Judge A. H. Dux bury yesterday afternoon occurred the marriage of Alexander Maragos and Mies Lydia A. Brush, the bridal Couple motoring? here for the happy event. The groom ia engaged In the restaurant business In Omaha. ARREST KANSAS MAN From Thursdy' tny Yesterday Edward Brantner and Pat Reed were at Elmwood where they took into custody Howard Schnoover, on telegraphic instruc tions from the sheriff at Medicine Lodge, Kansas, and brought Mr. Schnoover and his Ford car on into this city to await the arrival of thf Kansas authorities. The man placed under arrest stated to the local au thorities that he was unaware of any charges against him and expressed his willingness to return to his for mer home. What the direct charge is the local officers were not inform ed in the message from Medicine Lodge. Harry G. Nielsen to Have Charge of County Farm Jess Elliott Resigns Position and Board Secures Well Known Howard County Farmer The county farm just west of this city, which has for the past few years been under thf direction of Jess jn. Kiiiott, as superintendent, will after the first of March be un der the superintendency of Harry G. Nielsen, of near St. Paul, Nebraska, who was awarded the contract for the position by the county board. Mr. Elliott has desired for some time to be released from the work of the farm as he wishes to be locat ed in a better position for the educa tion of his children and as the farm work is very exacting on the family, he decided to give it up and so noti fied the county beard several months '.go. It was with regret that the board accepted the resignation of Mr. Elliott as he has been a very effici ent man in this line of work and his conduct of the farm and associations with the residents there, has been all that could be desired and giving the very best of results. Mr. Nielsen, who is coming here, s not unknown nere, as no married one or tne popular young ladies oi this community a number of years ago. Miss Lillian Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will T. Adams. They have been farming north of St. Paul, Nebraska, for a number of years and has proven most success ful in his handling of his own farm and he brings this qualification in the care and management of the county farm here. He is a gentle man of splendid educational quali fications in addition to his farming experience and which will be a val uable asset to the Kuperintendency of the farm here. W. B. A. HOLD MEETING The members of the W. B. A., one of the leading ladies fraternal orga nizations of the city were very pleas antly entertained on Tuesday at the hospitable home of Mrs. Herman Tie kotter, Jr., and who was assisted in entertaining and serving by Mrs. Faye McClintock. The chief business of the occasion was that of the installation of the officers of the lodge for the ensuing year, the following being duly in stalled: President Mrs. Anna Ptak. Acting Past President Mrs. Glenna McMaken. Vice President Mrs. Emma McMaken. Recording Secretary Miss Mary Peterson. Financial Secretary Mrs. Lil lian Livingston. Chaplain Mrs. Elizabeth Bajeck. Lady of Ceremonies Miss Irma Mayfleld. Sergeant Mrs. Mable Tiekotter. Inner Hostess Mrs. Elsie Mc- clintock. Outer Hostess Mrs. Sophia Mayfield. Press Representative Mrs. Fern McMaken. The lodge also acted in the install ing of new members to complete the business session and which was fol lowed by the hostess serving very dainty refreshments and in which she was assisted by Mrs. McClintock. HITS INTO REAL WINTER From Thursday's Dally This morning drew the prize as the coldest of the present winter sea son as the mercury registered twelve below zero at the Burlington sta tion, some eight degrees colder than Wednesday morning. The cold wea ther caught many of the car owners of the community unaware and with the result that frozen up and stalled cars were to be seen in all sections of the city and the owners making the air warm, at least with the re marks on the weather and the gas wagons. CARD OF THANKS The members of the St. John's and Holy Rosary parishes wish to extend their most sincere thanks to all who by their presence and kind donations helped make the Binge benefit such a fine suecePB.- The Committee. Knights Templar and Ladies Enjoy Annual Banquet Mt. Zion Commandery Has Splendid Evening "On the Half Moon With Hudson" From Friday's Dally The annual banquet given by the Knights Templar for their member and the ladies of the Sir Knights was held last evening and if possible. this event eclipsed the previou events of this kind that have marked the passing years, both in the splen did arrangements of the event and the exceptionally fine program that had been prepared. in honor ot tne retiring comman der, Oliver C. Hudson, the event was titled. On the Half Moon With Hud son," which theme was very cleverly carried out by the committee In charge, Leslie W. Niel, W. A. Robert son and W. F. Evers. The committee had arranged a re production of the historic "Half Moon," which had once carried Hen rich Hudson and his crew on their voyage of exploration up the river named later for Hudson, the vessel having the old time sails and all the Bettings of the vessels of the long ago. From the "Half Moon" the speakers of the evening were heard r.nd various entertaining features were also presented on a small stage erected at the north portion of the spacious Masonic lodge room. The dinner was served in the lodge room where the tables with their sparkling silver, cut glass and china, had as the decorative features, streamers of blue and the red candles in the cut glass holders. The menues and programs were in the black and while of the Templars.. The banquet was served by the ladies of Home Chapter No. 189, of the Eastern Star and was a very de llciohs on'ering that made a very happy opening of the most interest ing evening, the menu being as fol lows: Fruit Cocktail Sunset Salad Supreme Escalloped Potatoes Hot Rolls Celery Hearts Ice Cream Coffee The first portion Buttered Beans Jelly Olives Cake Mints of the program was cne in which the young people of the community, sons and daughters of the Templars, were presented in a most enjoyable feast of songs, in strumental numbers as well as read ings and dances. This feature was under the direction of Mrs. William A. Robertson, assisted by Mrs. W. F. Evers and Mrs. Don Seiver. The offerings were varied in this part of the program and embraced a fine array of piano numbers. Miss Vestetta Robertson presenting "Hex entanz," Misses Bernese and Ellen Kaffenberger in a duet, "Linwood Valse," Miss Ann Margaret McCarty, "The Scarf Dance" and Miss Florence Schutz in a finely presented number. In the vocal selection, tiny Miss Shirley Seiver was heard in "A Tiny Fish I'd Like to Be," while Jean and Billie Knorr. two of Plattsmouth's most talented youngsters, gave the popular song. "Wedding of the Painted Doll." In the instrumental selections given, a number of the boys were heard in very fine numbers, Edward Howard presenting two harmonica selections, James M. Robertson II, a clarinet solo, "Down South," James Begley, Jr., a saxophone number, "Pagen Love "Song," while Billie Evers and Wallace Terryberry pre sented a clever violin duet. Around the World." In dramatic readings little Miss Janet Westover gave one of her charming selections, "In Fourteen Ninety-Two," Edward Wehrbein "Hudson's Discoveries" and Miss Maxine Cloidt, "Mrs. Rattleby Makes a Call." One of the special features of the program was the dancing number given by Miss Edna May Peterson, in which this talented little lady gave a fine showing of the modern dancing art. The second portion of the pro gram featured the travelogues in motion pictures that were given by Emil J. Weyrich, showing many at tractive gllmpsea of the world. One of the features of this por tion of the program was the appear ance of "Captain Kidd," billed as a notorious pirate, but who was re vealed as Harrison L. Gayer, one of the active members of the comman dery and whose part in the program was an outstanding feature and won Mr. Gayer many honors as an enter tainer. The formal portion of the program was presided over by Judge A. H. Duxbury, as toastmaster, whose clev erness and witty introductions as well as pleasing stories kept the mem bers of the banquet party in a rare mood for the fun and frolic of the evening. The address of welcome to the festive board was given by Luke L. Wiles, Past commander of Mt. Zion commandery. Responding to the address of wel come, Mrs. Lenora Cook, was heard in a well given addreF6 that express ed the delight of the ladles at being with the Templars on this most notable occasion. Mrs. John E. Schutz grave a very delightful rendition of the loved song, "Memories," in her beautiful soprano that held the closest atten tion of the audience. On behalf of the local commandery. James M. Robertson, past grand com mander of the Knights Templar of Nebraska, presented Oliver C. Hud son, the retiring commander, with the jewel of past commander, Mr. Hudson retiring from hi office at the next meeting, to be suceoedfd by Leslie W. Niel. L. O. Minor, well known bass soloist, was heard in th- number, "Bells of the Sea." Mrs. Roy O. Cole gave a very ar tistic rendition of the selection, "Alice" that added charm to the pro gram as Mrs. Cole is one of the best known pianists in this section of the county. Mrs. James T. Begley was heard in the beautiful song of Tosti. "Good-Bye to Summer," which was very much enjoyed by the auditors. The address of the banquet was given oy uisirici juuge james i. Begley and was a wonderful presen tation of the history of the Temp lars from the earliest day, of the pilgrimage of the Knights of old to the holy city of Jerusalem, of the struggles for the christian faith against the foes of the faith, detail ing the aid of the Templars to those who came to the sacred city in the keeping of the motto of binding up the wounds of the afflicted. The story of the Templars was dramati cally given, of the persecutions of the members of the order in later years when efforts to wrest the wealth and power from the order was made in various European countries. In his close the speaker told of the ideals of the Templars, of the virtues that their order taught and which followed in the teachings of the christian faith. The duties of the Templar as a citizen was ahio touched upon by the speaker in a forciful and impressive manner. The Templar quartet composed of Frank A. Cloidt, Raymond C. Cook, Harry G .McClusky and R. W. Knorr, were heard in a number of very much enjoyed selections and in which Mrs. R. W. Knorr served as the accom panist. The Knights Templar, as favors for ladies, presented each with a very beautiful necklace as a memento of the occasion which is so looked for ward to each year y the members of thw order and loe-.i' "laJU a. - Pioneer Firm May Return to Nebraska Firm Established by Milton Tootle and One Time Located Here May-Come to Omaha The Toole-Campbell Clry goods wholesale house, located at St. Joseph, Missouri, is considering the proposition of opening a branch of their house in Omaha where the field i? without any wholesale house of this kind. This firm was founded some sev enty-five years ago by Milton Tootle.. Sr., and to the old time residents here has a reminder of the pioneer days in this locality as the firm was at one time located here in this city. When here, the firm was known a-? Tottle and Hanna, Thomas K. Han na. being associated with Mr. Tootle in the business. The firm engaged first in the six ties in the outfitting of parties to cross the plains and many wagon trains of supplies for Denver and other western points were outfitted from the large warehouses of the company here and sent across the Indian infested country to the far west. Many of the old time residents here who were yound lads in the late fifties and sixties were engaged in the driving of the teams of oxen and horses across the wild reaches of country from here west to Colorado and Wyoming where a few outposts and scattered settlements represented the white civilization in the Indian country. With the coming of the Burlington the outfitting of the wagon" trains ceased to a large extent and the wholesale house of Tootle & Hanna retudned to their main location at St. Joseph where they are one of the two remaining dry goods wholesale houses in that city. SHOWS SOME IMPROVEMENT From Thursday's Dally The many friends of Mrs. Bel' Stoner will be pleased to learn that she is getting along very nicely now from the effects of an attack of ery sipelas, which developed several days ago and has made the patient quite 111. Mrs. Stoner has been visiting here from Omaha when taken ill and has since been under the care of her physician and making a nice gain over the troublesome malady with which she has been suffering. MARRIED AT GLENW00D from Saturdays Du.ry The reports of the marriage li censes Issued at Glenwood the past week shows that William Reed and Miss Zona Shearer, both of this city were granted the necessary permits to wed at that place. Legion Holds January Meet ing Last Nite Large Attendance Despite the Severe Weather District Commander Unable to be Present. From Thursday's Dativ The January meeting of Hugh J. Kearns post. American Legion, was held last night, being largely attend ed by the mem tiers who had come in anticipation of the Missouri luncheon of corn pone and sorghum with bar becued o'possum. that had been prem ised by the committee, but which fizzled out into plain oyster stew, when the time came for serving, and but for the timely assistance of Max Vallery us an added member of the committee, even this part of the pro gram might have been a dismal fail ure. The bitter coldness of the night, made it advisable to transfer the meeting to the home of one of the members, and with Holly's Pontiac pressed into taxi service, all were transported safely up the hill, but left to their own initiative to get down, when the meeting and feed was over. So much for that. Much enthusiasm was expressed over prospects for a very successful year in Legion circles during 1930, and plans were laid for some of the important initial enterprises that will be undertaken, including the project brought up at a former meeting of sponsoring a move to clean up and patrol vacant lots adjacent to the business section to be used as park ing places and help relieve the traf fic congestion on Saturday nights and special shopping days. It is one of the important parts of the Legion's creed to be of "Service to the Com munity, State and Nation," and as this is a vital need just now, it will be given consideration during the next few weeks to the end that the parking spaces may be made avail able at an early date. It was also voted that after the feature benefit ball held next week, with the exception- of a small sum held out to meet operating expenses, all accumulated money in the treas ury would be applied toward reduc ing building indebtedness, which is now slightly under $4,000. The committee arranging an inter-city visit and dinner dance with the South Omaha post was empowered to meet with the Omahans and set a date, preferably around the 12th or 14th of February for this function. A Minstrel show committee was named by the commander, composed of Legionnaires Leo Boynton. W. T. Distell and J. A. Capwell, who will be assisted by Demmie HIatt and Dr. Sandin In getting the show lined up. The tentative dates are around March 3d and 4th. A vote of gratification at the fine co-operation of Plattsmouth mer chants in advertising and selling tickets to the benefit ball next week was heartily responded to. The district convention to be held in Lincoln on February 5th, will be attended by an even half dozen from this city, those selected to go being W. R. Holly. W. T. Distell, J. A. Cap well. A. II. Duxbury, M. D. Brown and Chick Ledgway. Mr. Duxbury, who is local Legion service officer, and known as one of the most effi cient In the state, is to appear on the convention, being slated to deliver an address on "The Duties of the Post Service Officer." At the close of the business meet ing the Feed committee brought out the soup. The personnel of the com mittee was Raymond Larson, Frank Smith, Clyde Jackson, Jack Tower and Chick Ledgway. with Max Val lery, member emeritus. NEW COLD RECORD FOR YEAR From Friday's Dally This morning established a new cold record for the winter season with fourteen degrees below zero be ing recorded at the Burlington sta tion, it being two degrees colder than Thursdays' registration. The mercury fell ' very rapidly in the early morning as it was but 8 below at midnight, reaching 10 below at 5 o'clock and 14 below at 8 o'clock. Predictions are for warming con ditions and the breaking up of the extreme cold as the storm seems to be lifting somewhat in the west. In the various weather reports given today. Bill Krecklow at the Burlington freight house leads the field with a claim of twenty below, but this Is from a reading made on the interior of the freight house where it is only a little colder than the outside. RECEIVES GOOD NEWS Mr. and Mrs. James Rebal of this city are rejoicing over the fact that they are again grandparents, a fine son and heir having arrived on Mon day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Couch at Clinton, Iowa, the lat ter being formerly Miss Edith Rebal. Both Mrs. Couch and little son are doing very nicely and the occasion has brought a great deal of pleasure to the relatives here and. the many old time friends. GAVE INTERESTING LESSON From Thursday's Datly At the meeting of the Women's Home Misi-ionary .society of the Methodist church held at the home of Mrs. Frank Barkus, the members enjoyed a very interesting lesson under the ;ible leadership of Mrs. Harry White. The study course this year is in the nature of a travelogue, the evening program took the mem bers on a trip to our own schools in the south among the mountain white people. Mrs. White made the lesson very interesting and gave much in formation as to the educational work in that part of the nation. She de serves much credit for the very fine preparation and presentation of the lesson. Knights of Columbus Hosts at Social Party Members of Local Council Entertains C. D. of A. Members and Their Families Prom Friday's Dally Last evening the members of the local council of the Knights of Col umbus were hosts to the memlnTE of the Catholic Daughters cf Amer ica, the husbands of . the c. D. ot A. and the ladies of the Knights. The scene of the gathering was at the K. of C. hall where both floors of the building were used in the en tertaining features, the card play ing being in the lodge room on the upper floor while the dancing was held in the large hall on the first floor. The lovers of both bridge and pinochle had a very pleasant time in the course of the evening and in the bridge games, Miss M:rgaret Scotten was awarded the first prize. In the pinochle games Dr. C. M. Gradoville was the high score con testant while Ted Svoboda received the consolation prize. For those who did not care for the card games the evening was given over to dancing. Charles Nowacek and hi3 Knltea of Mvlody serving to give a very fine program of late and popular dances and which continued until near the midnight hour. The members of the committee in charge were Dr. C. M. Gradoville, Michael Vitersnik, Lon Henry, W. H. Woolcott, John and Louis Svoboda and George Sedlacek. this committee with their assistants had arranged and served the luncheon which was a very much enjojed event and in which the members covered them selves with high honors as cooks as well as in the serving. Despite the bad weather there were a great many in attendance and all left with the wish that the K. of C. might more often stage these very happy social gatherings. WELL KNOWN PEOPLE WED The many friends in this commun ity have just learned of the marriage of two of the well known residents of this community, Mrs. Mary Piper and Joseph 11. Cook, which happy event occurred some time since in Kansas, the happy wedded couple keeping the matter a secret for some time. Both the bride and groom are well known here where both are old resi dents, Mrs. Cook having resided here for the greater part of her lifetime and Mr. Cook being born here where his parents were among the earliest settlers in this section of Cass coun ty. Mr. Cook has been employed for a number of years in the BREX shop in this city as a foreman. These two good people count their friends as legion in the community and who all join in their most sin cere congratulations to this estimable couple and the best wishes for many years of happiness and success in the future years. ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE Krotn Thursday s Dally The announcement was made to day of the marriage of Miss Alice Tigner of near Nehawka and Nor man Renner, one of the well known young men of near this city. The wedding occurred several days ago in Council Bluffs, but was not an nounced until today by the young people. Mr. Renner is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Renner, residing west of this city and is numbered among the most popular young men of this community where he has grown to manhood. He Is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herren of this city. The bride is one of the charming and accomplished young ladies of near Nehawka and who has a host of friends in the community .where she has made her home since childhood START ON SECOND SEMESTER The final examinations in the city schools for the krst semester of the school year was closed on Friday and the teachers and 6tudents are pre paring to start In on the second semester on Monday. The students have generally shown a very fine r&tins In their work that has proven very satisfactory to thfc teaching force of the 6chool. Optimism at Initial Meeting of New Year Large Attendance at Noonday Lnnch 1 eon of C. of C. Directorate 1 See Bright Year Ahead From Thursday's Dally A spirit of optimism over prospects for the criming year an expression of gratitude over the securing of a ( new Missouri river bridge without : having to subscribe a penny to its erection a determination to redouble j its efforts to secure industries and in- crea-e good roads mileage radiating in all directions from Plattsmouth ! these were the outstanding highlight of today's noonday luncheon of the newly appointed Chamber of Com merce directorate, which includes in addition to many of the old fac-ts. a goodly sprinkling of young blood. The meeting was largely attended, there being twenty-eight of the new ly appointed directors present. The old officers, re-elected at the annual meeting held January 3rd, have all acquiesced to being dratted for another year, with the exception of Vice President Searl Davis, whose letter of resignation was received and acted upon. Mr. Davis stated he be lieved the vice president should be someone who would be willing to as sume the exacting duties of president next year, and a committee of three was named to bring in a nomination for this vacancy at the next meeting two weeks hence. In announcing the list of appoint ments of the various committees for the coming year (which list is not entirely complete as yet). President Weucott paid tribute to the Missouri river bridge committee, which was first appointed back in the days when the bridge idea was merely a dream, and has performed the herculean task of providing a bridge for Plattsmouth. that cost nearly a million dollars to erect, without demands being made upon the community to purchase stock, whereas the other towns now having or about to get bridges have had to put ijp the money for the greater part of the cost right out of the community. The two members of the old Missouri river bridge com mittee, now discharged, who were present at the meeting were called upon to stand and rec eive the acclaim of their fellow-directorate. They are Henry Schneider and Frank Bestor, the third member of this C. of C. bridge committee, Judge Begley. not being present at the meeting. Next it was moved that a letter be prepared by a special committee of five and sent to the officers of the Plattsmouth Bridge company, ex pressing appreciation for the bridge being located here, and still later, a motion was made directing the Happy Hundred committee to invite the bridge company officials to be honor guests at the next Happy Hundred supper the latter part of this month. With the discharging of the bridge committee another Important one is to be established, namely, a Haibors ard Docks committee. The next few years are expected to see great strides made in river navigation and the duties of this committee will become an important part of the C. of C. program. President Wescott was able to an nounce the greater part of the per sonnel of the different committees, hut there are still some vacancies, so the list will not be published until it is complete. SELLS FARM HOME J. H. Tarns, former superintendent of the county farm here for many years, who has been making his home at Omaha with his daughter and family for the past few years, has disposed of his farm of severty-three acre?, located south of this city and east of Murray. The farm was pur chased by Fred Rezner, son-in-law of Mr. Tarns and the consideration was $9,000. The farm has some very fine improvements which were placed there in the last two years by Mr. Tarns. RECEIVES PROMOTION Harry Puis, son of Mr. ind Mrs. W. H. Puis of this city, who has been 'engaged for the past three years with the Oliver Plow Co., at Omaha, has just received a very nice promotion Jin his line of work. Mr. Puis is he ing sent to Sidney, Nebraska, us the .manager of the shipping department 'of the company at that place. The new position is a decided advance both in the work ts well as salary and one that is needless to r:iy is much appreciated by Mr. Puis. HAVE STORE REDECORATED I The Ladies Toggery, that popular headquarters of the ladies ready to wear lines, is being treated to a very fine redecorating program which the Masonic lodge, owners of the building are having done. The rom ued by the Toggery is being repainted and decorated and will be one of the most attractive in the city and with the fine lines of the ladles garments will be a very handsome and colorful place.