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I Staie Historical Society Gbc IMattemoutb Journal VOL. Ho. XLVI PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY. JAN. 26, 1931. NO. 103 Finds Inas Wever Guilty of Murder Verdict Returned at 8 :45 This Morn ing After Night Deliberation Liie Imprisonment From Thursdnv's ratly The jury that has tried the ease of the S'ate of Nebraska vs. Mr;;. Inas Wever since Monday was given the issues o' te ease last evening at 7 o'clock and this morning at S:45 they returned a verdict finding Mrs. Wever guilty as charged and which carried with it the sentence of im prisonment in the state penitentiary at Lancaster. Nebraska, for the re mainder of her natural life. The case has been followed with the greatest of interest by the resi dents of this section of Cass county and the district court room where the trial was staged has been filled each day to its capacity and the re sult of the case awaited eagerly by the spectators, many of whom re mained at the court house until af ter 11 o'clock last evening in the possibility that the jury might re turn a verdict. The final arguments were made (leneral Clifford Rein and for the defense by Attorney William N. Jamieson of Omaha while the state's case was presented in the opening arguments by County Attorney W. G. Kieck. who has arranged the evi dence and conducted the greater part of the trial, and Attorney Ray Lores of Omaha. The jury retired last night after 11 and resumed their deliberations this morning at 6 o'clock, reaching a verdict shortly after 8 o'clock For the first time since the 9th of December when her husband had died, Mrs. Wever lost her calm at titude with which she had carried with her during the trial of the case, when the verdic t of the jury was read that carried with it the sentence for life, and tears gathered In her eyes as she was supported by her sisters from the court room. The state had in its opening state ment to the jury waived the supreme penalty of death and County Attorncy Kieck had asked only for the life sentence in the event of the verdict of guilty. Mrs. Wever was taken back to Omaha this morning and lodged in the Douglas county jail where she will remain for the present until arrangements can be made to care for her here pending an appeal of her case which will undoubtedly be taken by her attorneys in the event that the customary motion for a new trial is not allowed. At the close of the testimony of Mrs. Inas Wever. Mr. Dewey Hobson. Plattsmouth. was called to the wit ness stand. Mr. Hobson is a well cleaner and he testified that it the request of Mr. C. L. Wiles, owner of the property in which the Wevers lived, he had cleaned the well at the Wever home, because of rats, and had built a cement well curb and in stalled a pump. Mr. Hobson was the last witness to be called with the exception of two .rebuttal witnesses. Deputy Sher iff Rex Young and Mr. Ralph Wever. Mr. Young was not present and his testimony was sworn to by the at torneys before Judge Begley and Mr. Y' ver's questions were recalled by the State's Attorney. Mr. Young's testimony was to the effect that he was the officer that had taken George Wever into custody at the time he attempted suicide down at the Mis souri river. It was 4:30 in the afternoon when County Attorney Kieck began his plea for the State. Attorney Kieck made a brief sketch of each witness's testimony, touching only on the main points and reviewed the trial in a general way. He then called upon the good judgment of the jury and asked for life imprisonment of the defendant. Mrs. Inas Wever. Attorney for Mrs. Wever, Mr. Lones, then went before the jury. He made an eloquent plea for the ac quittal of his client. Attorney Jamieson. on the behalf of Mrs. Wever. made a strong and emphatic plea. He tried to show to the jury wherein the chemical ex perts, who examined the stomach and liver of George Wever, may have been mistaken in their tests for poi son. He tried to show that the act ual fl.gures which they arrived at in determining the amount of poison found, were only an estimate. He emphasized the unfairness in digging deeply into the past life of his client, pointing out that her mis takes were of a trivial nature and had no bearing whatever on the death of her husband. George Wever. He asked that the jury "Do unto others as they would be done by" and beg ged that our Creator would so guide their minds that they arrive at a de cision of acquittal. Mr. Jamieson 's plea was of a very stirring arid touching nature as he placed Mrs. Wever's fate into the hands of the jury. The last, but by no means least. was the plea of the State's attorney Mr. Rein. Mr. Rein's reasoning with the jury was that the Stale was do- ing all in its power to soIt-3 and vindicate the crime of "be murder of Georgv Wever. He said the stats Jury knew of no better method of determ ining the kind and amount of poison, which killed Mr. Wever, than to em ploy the expert minds of such men as Dr. Meyers and Dr. Eggers, state chemists. He pointed out the facts that even though Wever was a mod erate drinking man and Mrs. Inas Wever might be called an unfaith ful wife, that that was not what the State was interested in nor trying to prove. They were only interested in the fact that George Wever was murdered with strychnine poisoning and circumstances evolved around Inas Wever as the person who admin istered the fatal dose. Mr. Rein prov ed himself to be an able and convinc ing orator, who held the spell bound interest of a vast audience for one hour and a half. The attorneys concluded their pleas at 7: 3d in the evening and the jury retired to its room to decide the fate of Mrs. Inas Wever. charged by the State of Nebraska for having murdered her husband, George Wever, by strychnine poisoning. Eastern Star Holds Install ation of Officers Grand Worthy Matron Mrs. Nan Martin oi Omaha Present at Session of Home Chanter From Thursday's aiiy Last evening Home chapter Xd. 189 of the Order of the Eastern Star held their installation of the newly eiected and appointed officers at their lodge rooms in the Masonic building and which was quite largely attend ed by the members and many visitors from other chapters over the state. The officers were installed by Mrs. Nan Martin, grand worthy matron of the grand chapter of Nebraska with Mrs. Grace Annis of Dunbar, past grand worthy matron, as the mar shal. The officers installed were as fol lows: Worthy Matron Mrs. Rea Mc Maken. Worthy Patron H. F. Nolting. Associate Matron Mrs. Ralph M. Wiles. Associate Patron A. H. Duxbury. Secretary Miss Clara Weyrich. Treasurer Miss Mary Peterson. Marshal Mrs. Richard Beverage. Chaplain Mrs. Martha Peterson. Adah Mrs. L. W. NfeL Ruth Mrs. W. G. Kieck. Esther Mrs. R. C. Cook. Martha Mrs. J. A. Capwell. Electa Mrs. C. L. Wiles. Warder Mrs. Carl Groff. Organist Mrs. R. W. Knorr. Sentinel Harrison L. Gayer. The members of the chapter en joyed a short and very delightful pro gram that comprised short talks by ' Mrs. Martin and Mr. Annis that were much enjoyed while two very fine vocal numbers were given by Mrs. E. H. Wesrott and Raymond C. Cook, both being two of the city's most ac complished musicians. HAVE AUTO SMASHUP From Thursday's Daily Last evening while C. A. Rosen crans and sister, Mrs. W. C. Soen nichsen were driving out Chicago avenue they were victims of an au'i accident which occurred just south of the Charles Troop ttrstdence and resulted in the car of Mr. Rosen crans being quite badly damaged. They were driving south and a car was coming from that direction and Mr. Rosencrans swung over to the right hand side of the road to give ample room for the other car to pass and at that time a large truck of the Watson truck company of Nebras ka City was seen parked along the roadway. There were no lights on the truck and Mr. Rosencrans did not see it until the car was right on the truck and it was impossible to avoid the collision. The radiator and front part of the car of Mr. Rosencrans was smash ed in by tha impact and the glass in the windshield shattered by the force of the collision, the car strik ing the left rear side of the truck as it was parked diagonally along the curb line. Fortunately neither Mrs. Soennieh sen or her brother injured themselves and were able to extricate them selves from the wreckage of the car. Deputy Sheriff Rex Young was called and visited the scene of the wreck and found that the truck was driven by Lawrence Stroud, one of the employes of the Watson Co.. and that he was having some trouble with the lights of the truck and had gone to the main part of the city after some aid when the accident occurred, he returning a short time later to discover the wreck. ASSISTS IN MURDER CASE Miss Pearl Dugay of Omaha, who has been visiting here for some time at the A. F. Seybert home, has as sisted the Journal the past three days in the taking of the testimony of the witnesses in the Wever murder case. Miss Dugay is a former Cass county girl and has followed the work of .secretary and stenographer for the ipast several years and being an ex- pert shorthand operator, was able to give a very complete showing of the testimony. Church Wedding of Popular Omaha Young People Miss Marie Silhacek and Mr. Joseph Ncvotny Wed at St. Wenceslaus Chnrch, Sonth Side ! A pretty church wedding occurred on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock I at St. Wenceslaus church, Omaha, whea Mr. Josenh Novotny, Jr.. and Miss Mrie Silhacek were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony. Rev. Ed Chepuran officiating, the ring ser vice being used after which the high mass solemnized. The bride looked beautiful in a white satin gown with bodice effect, long tulle veil in crown shape caught with orange blossoms, carrying an arm bounue of bride's roses, baby's breath and lillies of the valley. The bridesmaids. Miss Lillian Sil hacek, sister of the bride. Margaret Vetersneck. niece of the groom, wore Alice blue satin modish style with shoulder trim, hose and shoes to match. Miss Alice Silhacek. sister of the bride, being maid of honor, wore peach color satin in modish st vie and shoulder trim, hose and I shoes to match. All had wreath ol silver leaves in hair carrying an arm boucuet of pink roses. Promptly at 9 o'clock the Lohen grims wedding march was played by Miss Anna Bendekovie. The bride entered on the arm of her father. Mr. James Silhacek. At the altar they were met by the groom and his best men. Mr. James Silhacek. Jr., and Mr. Emil Sevcik. of St. Paul. Minnesota. The groom and his atten..nts wore the conventional black suits and white ties. Dean Stanek. uephew of the groom, served as altar boy. After 'lie ceremony the reception was held at the bride's parents. This popular young couple have the best wishes of a host of friends in Plattsmouth and Omaha, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Novotny. Jr. long life and prosperity. They will reside on 1410 So St., where the groom has a honif waiting the bride. 14th cozy HANDLES CASE WELL County Attorney W. G. Kieck who conducted the prosecution of the Wever murder case has had his first experience in the line of a murder case and his handling of the intricate phases of the case was one that would do credit to a veteran criminal lawyer. Mr. Kieck has had minor criminal cases in his office but in a community such as ours here in Cass county murders are infrequent and this is the first case since the ten ure of County Attorney C. H. Taylor, some IS years ago, in the office. It was necessary for Mr. Kieck to se cure the evidence and build up the details of the case which consisted of circumstances until the whole could be presented in a clear and logical manner to the court and jury. The county attorney has worked hard on the case and may feel plead ed that his judgment was vindicat ed in the result altho Mr. Kieck is not the type of prosecutor that would desire the misfortune of anyone to merely advance a record of convic tions. LEARNS OF BROTHER S DEATH From Thursday's Dativ Simon Clark of this city has for the past three years been engaged in a search for a brother, Robert Clark, whom he bad not heard from for a great many years and last eve ning Mr. Clark received a letter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that gave the news that his brother had died on May 3. 1928, at that place and where he had been buried. The brother here had searched for information in letters and even radio messages in the effort to learn the whereabouts of the brother and learning that he had been at Milwaukee Mr. Clark fi nally had George Sayles, county clerk, write there and with the re sult that the information was re ceived from the city records of death and births. HIT BY AUTO Mrs. Oscar Hoffman and son. Rob ert, 4, of Weeping Water, were in jured in Omaha Wednesday afternoon when they were knocked down and bruised when struck by an auto when attempting to board a street car at Thirty-second and Vinton streets. Both were bruised about the head and also suffered several body bruises. The car drove past while the Cass county people and several Omaha parties were waiting to board a street car. The driver of the car was arrested for driving a car while intoxicated. OPENS NEW HAMBURGER STAND Julius Strohful has just opened a new hamburger stand in the Book meyer building on the 60Uth side of Main street between Fourth and Fifth street. The new stand is now run niaf and Mr. Strohful is bedng assist ed by Herman Bullivn in th eon duet of the business. MARRIED AT OMAHA The wedding of Floyd Kline, well known former Plattsmouth young man, and Miss Lillian Manous ot Omaha, occurred at that city on Wednesday, being a very quiet and simple wedding ceremony. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Kline c;f this city and has for the past year been en gaged as a baker in that city with one of the large wholesale baking concerns of the metropolis. Mr. and Mrs. Kliae will continue to make their home in Omaha for the present at least. Pipeline Forces to be Enlarged in Short Time Movement of Workmen Engage in the Laying of Large Mains to This Vicinity Soon Renewed activity in the work of the laying of the natural gas line mains in this section of the county is soon to be on in full operation, as the large twenty-four inch mains that the Continental Construction Co. is laying is extended here to connect with the elaborate system of smaller mains that will convey the gas through a pipe line under the water? of the M'ssouri river and then on to Ch'eago. the goal of the new line now under construction. There has beer a large force en gaged here for the fall and early winter in the laying of the lines on the river bed and there are still a considerable force so engaged in this ilne of work, while the new force that is being sent here by the company will have charge of the work of bringing the pipeline into this city. The extension of the pipeline mains has been underway for some time in the south part of the state and the line is now reaching almost to Cass county and when it enters this coun ty the workmen will be largely quar tered here and in this immediate vic inity. The Continental company will have as large a force as that used in the construction of the Missouri Val ley Pipeline Co. mains here last sum mer and will be the source of em ployment to a very large force of men. The pipeline work in this locality the past summer and fall has brought a great deal of money into the com munity as the large payrolls of the companies engaged in the work have been distributed here over a period of several months and repre sented a monthlv distribution of from $20,000 to $25,000 to the men, most of whom have made their home here for the greater part of the time and where all of the force engaged in the construction of the line across the river have made their homes. Local Debating Team to Engage in Dist. Contests Cass. Sarpy. Washington and Dodge Counties Comprise the Lo cal District. The debate season in which the lo cal high school has been very active in the past reaches its full schedule during the months of February an J March. This year, the state has been divided into sixteen permanent dis tricts. A champion will be determin ed in each district and these winners will participate n the state tourna ment held annually at Lincoln. Plattsmouth is in District 2 compris ing Cass, Saunders. Sarpy, Washing ton and Dodge counties. To date, four schools have signified their in tention of contesting for the cham pionship. They are Blair. Valley, Snyder and Plattsmouth. The dis trict director has not been appointed as yet. The local debaters, under the di rection of Mr. Gerald Kvasnicka have already had contests with Central and North of Omaha, and Nebraska City. Mr. Kvasnicka has had a squad of a dozen during the year and some promising speakers have been found altho none of them had had any pre vious debate experience, since the veterans of the past two years were graduated last year. Plattsmouth will meet Blair there on February 9th land will take part in the Midland College invitation tournament at Fre mont on February 12th to 14th. This experience should amply prepare them for the district tournament which will be planned in the near future. The members of the local squad are: Madge Garnett, James Begley. Paul Iverson, Stuart Porter, Edward Wehrbein. John Becker, George Lepert, George Luschinsky, Robert Bestor, Irene Simons. Helen Warga and Agnes Brink. Mr. and Mrs. A- J. Hoffman de parted this morning for Weeping Water where they will visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hoff man. Mrs. Hoffman having been in jured on Wednesday at Omaha in an auto accident. Mrs. Wever Tear fully Denounces State's Evidence At Omaha Jail Local Woman Con victed of Poisoning Husband Protests Innocence F-om Frio.iy's Dally Mrs. Inas Wever, who was yester day morning found guilty of the charge ol" first degree murder and a sentence of life imprisonment rec ommended by the jury, was taken to Omaha immediately after the ren dering of the verdict and on her ar rival at the jai? was in a tearful mood, the first emotion that she has sbown since she was first arrested and charged with murder. In the long weeks she had maintained a calm and unshaken poise that lasted until she received the blow that the verdict gave to her Thursday. In rn interview at the Omaha jail Mrs. Wever was narticularly empha tic in the denounciation of the testi mony that had alluded to other men and the alleged possession of a dia mond ring which it was alleged in the testimonv was the gift of a man friend. "There was nothing fair about it." she said, in discussing the evidence and the verdict. "I Am Innocent.'" "We are not through yet," she added, "My attorneys said they would appeal to the supreme court. I am innocent, and if justice is done I will be cleared yet." Mrs. Wever was particularly bit ter in mentioning testimony tending to show that there was "another man" and a "diamond ring," and in timations that she desired separation from her husband because of the other man. "No truth to it," she said. "There never was a diamond ring." Hits at Witnesses. Asked if she knew the men men tioned in the testimony, she was sil ent. "Some of the people who testified they saw me with him couldn't iden tify me. and didn't even know how I was dressed." she countered. Mrs. Wever wept anew when she was asked about her adopted son, Billy. 8. and about his custody. "He still is with my relatives, and my hope is that he will be permitted to remain with them," she said As for the prospect of a life pris on term, or possibly worse. Mrs. Wever refused to discuss it. or "en tertain any such idea." "I am innocent." she said, "and such things ought not to happen to innocent people." Several of the women inmates at the county jail here greeted Mrs. Wever on her arrival, having made her acquaintance when she was in the jail before her trial. When Mrs. Wever saw the jail matron, she leaned her head on the matron's shoulder and shook with sobs. VISITS METHODIST HOSPITAL From Thursday'? Dally Last evening Rev. C. O. Troy, pas tor of the First Methodist church, with a large delegation of the mem bers of the congregation, motored to Omaha where they spent a few hours visiting at the Methodist hospital. The party were the guests of E. C. Fintel. field secretary of the hospital and who showed the delegation over the building, through the various wards and operating rooms and the members of the party had a splendid opportunity of viewing the great in stitution that is maintained by their church. The field secretary is hav ing delegations from the various churches in the vicinity of Omaha visit there for the purpose of inspect ing the hospital and gaining a clear er idea of the great work that is car ried on there. SAYS AMOUNT EXAGGERATED In an interview at Omaha on Mon day just prior to leaving for this city, Mrs. Inas Wever in discussing her case with newspaper reporters, told among other things that she was worried over bills that had been ac cumbulated in the last months of her deceased husband's life and also the funeral expenses which she stated she thought would be $500. The statement of the funeral expense is not correct, the Sattler funeral home in this city, which conducted the funeral states. The cost of the fun eral which included the funeral hearse and the trip to Lincoln, a dis tance of fifty-five miles was $250 or only half of what was given in the press dispatches. SHOWS IMPROVEMENT The many friends here of Henry Heigel. who was injured so severely some weeks ago, will be pleased to learn that he is doing very nicely at the St. Vincent hospital at Sioux City and his improvement has caused the patient to desire to return home to this city, but the attending physi cians will retain him at the hospital for a short time, bm it is hoped that he may be able to return home in the near future. DEATH OF AGED MAN Robert Jones, one of the residents at the Nebraska Masonic Home in this city, passed away at the Home on Tuesday and the body was taken yes terday to Lincoln where the funeral services were held. Mr. Jones was born in Wales on October 14, 1859, and has been a resident of the United States for the greater part of his lifetime and has lived in Lincoln over a period of a great many years. The deceased was a member of George Washington lodge No. 250 A. F. & A. M., of Havelock and which lodge had charge of the funeral services. SUFFEBS FBOM ILLNESS From Fridays DaJiy R. W. Knorr of the Popular Va riety store, nas oeen cuuuncu to ms home today as the result of a very severe attack of the flu and cold and which has made it necessary for him to give up his usual activities at the Btol,e an? remain confined to t he home anu """ Dramatic Club of High School Entertains Today Furnished the Features of the Con vocation at the High School This Morning. The convocation program at the chapter chairman, or Mrs. C. A. high school this morning was spon- Rosencrans, chapter secretary, sored by the Dramatic club. The pro- Persons who have visited Arkan gram was presented as a presentation sas, Tennessee, southern Missouri, of a chain broadcasting company in Ohio, Kentucky. Oklahoma and other behalf of well known radio advertised J sections have returned with direful commodities. Paul Iverson was the stories of the scenes that tBey have chief announcer. The first number ;witnessed. While in this state tb was an imitation of the famous Amos were some areas that suffered to and Andy radio period with Ed Ogen- 'gome extent from lack of moisture berger playing the part of Andrew an(i tne crops were shortened to Brown and Ed Wehrbein as Amos somt. extent, there are wide areas Jones. With the theme Bong, dialect wnere there were no crops at all and and usual troubles of this dusky pair. wjiere the lock of food is such that the imitation was a good one. starvation faces thousands unleis A cast of four then presented a 8ome reiier is given and that at once, one act comedy entitled "Rubber ( In g(jme are8 ia the summer the Boots" of which Maxine Cloidt was tre9M and graBH were browned and director. The members of the cast d,.solated a8 the cropB were destroy were Alberta Parnott, Helen Gil- in tfac fllldg aad tniB hafi depMv.,u mour and Mary Ann Rosencrans with tne people of tnt!ir BUpply of food Geo. Adam as the villain It was well Btuffs and na( can8ed tne 8ffering presented and thoroughly enjoyed an(J privatlon to extend not only to Margaret Shellenbarger, Madge farmlng areas but to the many Garnet and Martha Go rder were i n- in thp drQUth R troduced as the Three Harmonies and . ,M it,,t fonri cave two very pleasing numbers. The first was their own interpretation of "l "Sing Something Simple." and the second "The Little Things In Life. The fourth number was a clever pantomime entitled "Modern Melo drama" which was directed by Ves tetta Robertson who was also inter of the parts which were play- to the call of other distress or calum Robert Bestor. Helen Price, ities that have visited sections of our locutor Anna May Sandin and Stua-t Porter, The concluding act was a fitting climax to the program in which a high school chorus was presented in a characteristic presentation called "The Bowery Act." James Begley, and Helen Schulz sang the leading , roles with Martha Gorder as accom- panist. The chorus, appropriately at- tired, was composed of Lucille Al- bert. Robt. Warren. Eleanor Swatek, Towner Livingston, Janet vaue.y. Merle McCrary. Jean Hayes and Jack Troop. The act was so roundly ap plauded that an encore was neces sary. HOLD PLEASANT MEETING The Catnolic Daughters of Amer- that the car suddenly shot out of ica had a very delightful meeting the parking and into the line of on Wednesday evening at the pleas- traffic. Mr. Ofe was coming east on ant home of Mrs. E. A. Lorenz and Main street and just reached the vlc with whom was associated Mrs. E. J. inity of the Kaffenberger car when Richey. Mrs. Floyd Gerbeling and it shot out and crashed into the car Miss May Murphy as hostesses of the of Mr. Ofe. doing more or less- dam occasion, age to both cars and making It nec- The social portion of the evening essary to secure a wrecker to remove was devoted to cards and in the pin- the Ofe car from the scene. The ac- ochle contests Mrs. Lon Henry was cident attracted a large number of the prize winner while in the bridge spectators and for a few moments contests Mrs. Frank Bestor was the excitement in that part of the awarded the first prize. business section was quite marked. At a suitable hour dainty and de licious refreshments were served by the hostesses which added very much to the enjoyment of the occasion. Tne retail section of the Chamber There were present as the guests of Commerce held their regular meet of the court Mrs. G. L. Taylor and jng on Thursday, the event being in Miss Rose Prohaska. the nature of a noonday luncheon at the Majestic cafe and the gathering RECEIVES APPORTIONMENT was unusually large. The chief matter that demanded County Superintendent Miss Alpha the attention of the members was Peterson has received the amount due the election of the officers for the en the public schools of Cass county suing year. The chairman. E A. from the state funds, this being $5.- Wurl. was named by the president 582.27, and which the county super- of the Chamber of Commerce and iutendent will divide among the the other officers were Carl Ofe, sec-eighty-six districts of the countv. In retary, W. H. Puis, treasurer and this county there are no ineligible Frank M. Bestor, director for the en districts due to the watchfulness of suing term. the countv superintendent who has The members had a great deal Ol kept in close touch with the various business to take up their time in the boards and has the satisfaction of discussion of the problems of the re seeing all of the districts get in on tail merchants and various plans for the apportionment. There are a great the coming year's business. many districts in the state which have not complied with all require- HAS HEAD INJURED ments and will therefore nit be able to secure their share. 1 From SattirdaVa Daily Frank Yelick. popular and well ELECTED SECRETARY MUs Hlen Warner, who has for several yee.rs been one of the active members of. the Philathea class of the Mthodit church, wg re-elected on Tuesday evening to th position of attendance secretary . in w.iioh office she has givn such splendil service in the put. Local Red Cross in Appeal for Drouth Aid Cass County Quoto $400 and Chap ter Here Will Need $150 for Part in Aid of Suffering The American Red Cross is mak ing a national appeal for funds amounting to the sum of $10. "( -000, to be used in giving food, cloth ing and other necessities to the sec tions which were hit by the great drouth of 1930, one of the greatest t.aiami,ies that the nation has sut- fered in veanj and in whk.h ov,., r 0o0 00 ,,e destitute in the next WMk Tnis appeal has been mm I ... . p-j-,, wvr hnm Prepiant ralvin Cocdidge and form er Governor Alfred E. Smith, demo- cratic candidate for president at the last election, to support this call for aid of the needy. The quoto that will be called for from Cass county will be $400 and in which each chapter of the county will be asked to raise a part, the Plattsmouth chapter being expected to raise at least $150 for the fund. Those who wish to aid this cause which means the feeding and caring for people of our own land, may leave their donations at the Plattsmouth State bank, at the Farm ers State bank or with W. G. Kieck. ."- Jw7: - or money to secure clothing or other i. : I .V.i f mm- " A" i i j i : i h, i i. i ii ' J - - response that is made by the peoples in the more favored areas to their crv of distress. Our people have responded nobly lana nut never neiore nas ine.r . sum uprrau ; country and for which relief ie bo necessary at once, CAES HAVE SMASHUP Frldav afternoon shortly after 4 0.lfick "considerable excitement was created on Main street between Fourtn and Fifth street wn,.n tne autog of John M Kaffenberger and CarJ Qfe colUded in front of tne Hinky-Dinky grocery. The car of Mr. Kaffenberger had been parked along the curb and the driver was starting his car out when the gas throttle stuck for a moment and sud denly released and with the result RETAILERS ELECT OFFICERS known senior at the high school and member of the basketball squad had a very painful injury this noon a: his home and which might have had a very serious consequence Hot t h young man. Frank was cranking a gas engine when the crank slipped and flew up. striking the young tnJi on the forehead and inflicting a very painful sash.