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About Plattsmouth weekly herald. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1882-1892 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 16, 1890)
WEEKLY HERALD .i'LATTtf .ViUUill, NEBRASKA. OOIORER 16 IfcU'J V The Grand Island Factory. I rora Mondays Daily. Cupt. Palmer returned from a personal ins) e tion the other day of the great be t sugar factory at Grnnd Island and was very enthusiastic about the fiture of Nebraska as a leading producer of one of the principle staples of modern times. The brothers Henry and James Oxnard Lave invented fully 500,000 iu the Grand Island plant and give every thin their closest personal attention. They are both young men with ample capital, and have made beet ugar mi tp' cinl etudy; having spent over three years in France and Germany doing nothing hut learn the details of the business. Their father is one of the millionaire si'trar re finers of New York city, so that it may be known that these young men arc not experimenting at all; they knew all about the business before they began. The factory is running now at full blast, and will continue in operation about 00 days, when the present crop of beets will be used up. The beets start in at one end of the factory and are washed thoroughly, everything being kept scrupulously clean, while at the farther end, 275 barrels of the nicest cleanest granulated sugar is turned out everyday. One especial fea ture of the beet sugar which commends it, is its cleanliness, no blood or bone dust is used in the refining process, as is neccessary in refining cane sugar. The principal article in the refiniug process is limestone, which by the way is all ob tained from the Cedar Creek quarries in this county. This year the weather has been too dry for corn in that country yet beets have made as high as 15 tons to the acre, which brought $4 per ton or $00 per acre about three times as much as the land would sell for on the open market. We are informed by the government statis tics that more beet sugar comes to the United States today from abroad than is raised by the whole Island of Cuba, whiah ip of course a cane sugar country. Now every pound of this foreign sugar is raised on land that sells at from $700 to $1,000 per acre, and their beets shows an analysis of lGper cent while the beets at Grand Island average about 11) per cent. Can any one conceive of a reason why Nebraska will not within a few years produce millions of pounds of this , sacharine commodity. The advantage of diversifying the products of our west ern empire can scarcely be estimated, it means that while our progress has been great in the past, we are but on the thresh old of a prosperity for the western agri culturist that will be greater and better than his fondest hopes have cherished. TheOxnards are so well pleased with the outlook that on the first day of Novem ber they will begin the erection af anoth er factory in the state to cost $ 500,000,the location of which has not yet been deter mined, though Fremont has the most en. terprise and will probable get the prize. Joseph V Weckbach Joseph V. Weckbach departed this life at 3:20 o'clock this morning at the age of 46 years 4 months and 8 days, after an illness of several months. A wife, six daughters and five sons are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and affectionate father. Mr. Weckbach came to this country direct from Ger many (where he was born in 1S44) in 1865. He was married the same year to his present wife the then Miss Catherine Guthman, a sister ef Frank Guthman of this city. Blacksmithing being the trade of Mr. Weckbach in Germany, he opened a shop soon after his arrival on Washington Avenue, where he worked for several j years when he moved on to a farm, and in 1873 when the grange movement made things look dark for the merchants he bought the store of Mr Frank Guth. man, which he owned until 1880. In 18S0 he started a lumberyard which he run but a short time and again went back to merchandise business and built the magnificent brick block that bears his name in 1884, The entire career of the one whose death we mourn was active, progressiva and always upward. No public im provement tv.T received a warmer cham pion and no act of charity could find in all the city a more cheerful giver. His name was a synonym for honesty and public spirit in a most eminent degree, and the Herald feels confident that no better friend of this city, always ready with an open purse to help along every enterprise, than J. V. Weckbach has ever lived among us. The deceased, besides a large amount of personal property, leaves some twenty-four residences in this city. The sorrow that is felt over the death of so good a man in the prime of life is universal in this city. The fune'ral will occur at 10 o'clock, Wednesday, October the 15th from the Catholic church in this city. BUI Hl Hon. J. L. Webster and Edward Rose water, editor of the Bae, will address the citizens of thi3 city on the amendment, Thursday evening, in the opera house. It will not hurt those who favor the amendment to hear these gentlemen. Prescriptions a specialty at Gering & Co. w2t District Court. District Court opened this morning. Judge Allen W. Field presiding. The call of the docket was had, after which a judgnu-Lt in foreclosure was taken in the cawe of the Ilaller estate vs. E. L. Lewis. The cae of Harry Todd vs. Lola Todd was heard and divorce grant ed as prayed for. Mr. an Mrs. Anderson Root accornpa n n their son to Oman this morning to see him off safely for California Mrg. Frank Guthman had quite a fright yesterday between eleven and twelve o'clock. She thought their little five year old girl wast lost and not being able to find the little one the whole hill was soon t;xeited and joining in the search but less than a lirlf hour had elapsed when the sought for runaway was found in the house covered up on the lounge sound asleep. Mrs. Guthman's heart was lightened up several tons, notwith standing the crowd had a laugh at her expense. From Tuesdays Daily. 1 he bankers and business men orga nized a nou partisan non political associ ation last night for the purpose of pre senting to the yoters of the county the material interests involved in the consti tutional amendments which are now before the people. The following is a list of the officers: Frank Carruth, Pre?; J. M. Patterson, Tr'eas; F. II. Vilso, Sec'y. The executive committee is A. N. Sullivan. Chas. Butler, C. Breckenfeld, F. J. Morgan and ffra. Neville. Francis, the M. P. contractor, was paying his respects to Cal Parmele last evening, Laving had some business deal ings with him, by calling him all the disgraceful aud opprobrious names that the English language is capable of. Fortunately for Parmele, Jim Woodson came along at an opportune moment and he and Francis got into a dispute which grew so loud that they were both arrested for disturbing the peace, but by donating $5 and costs to Judge Archer they both regained their liberty. Christion Church Social. The members and friends of the Chris tian church met last night at the church to give a farewell social in honor of Rev. D. Hanselman and Miss Maudie Critchfield, who will start for their home on Thursday of this week. Among the interesting features of the entertainment consisting of solos, songs, and a gen eral social time, a fine gold headed cane was presented to Elder Hanselman in behalf of the Christian church here. Elder J. K. Reid, pastor of the church in this city, made a very appropriate presentation speech iu which he portrait ed the real affection and well wishes of the many members and friends of our beloved brother, and made many tonch ing remarks that will long be remember ed by the people of this community who were present. Elder Hanselman responded in his usual dignified way and assurered the people of this city that, while he realized that he was only a young man as yet, being only 63 years old, that when he grew older, the present which had been so kindly appropriately presented to him would be of great service to him. And that the inscription which had been placed upon the cane had a tendency to induce him to carry the cane from now on, notwithstanding his youthfullness. The inscription was as follows: Present ed to D. C. H. by the Christian church at Plattsmouth, Nebraska. A resolution was then read and ap proved in which the many friends and especially the members of the church choir expressed their thanks to their friend, Miss Maudie Crithficld, for her assistance in the song service during the series ot meetings. The r'oli-iwing are the resolutions as presented : Whereas: Miss Maud V. Critchfield has been of untold service in assisting our organist and singers in the song ser vice during the the series of meetings held by our beloved brotherD. C. Han selman. s Therefore, be it resolved: That, we, the members of the choir and of the Christian church, and the many friends here assembled, to hereby extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to our beloved sfster and friend whose service has been so highly appreciated during her limited visit to our city. Resolved, that the good wishes of this congregation and the many friends at this place, be extended to our worthy friend and sister, and may her life in future years be accompanied with joy and happiness; and may she be induced by the many friendly ties that have been made during her stay in our midst, to return to our Tmng and beautiful state, she willl be welcomed by us all. After a general good time in the way of farewell hand shaking the benediction was pronounced, all being pleased with the entertainment. Oke Present. John Wateman and wife started this morn ing lor Monti-ornery, Alabama, to visit a broth er ot Mrs. Watetmaa who has resided there since the war. Mr. Waterman will return in about two weeks while Mrs' Waterman will remain abaut a month. The Htbald trusts they in ny have a pleasant trip. The niggardly manner in vhich the Plattsmouth PM Oifice is treated by the general government has been referred to several times hit '!r; but the comparison between our office and that of Red Oak. I., throws a new l'ght on the subject, that anybody who. cares can more easily see (lie foul injustice that is done us. Red Oak has 3,500 inhabitants, and from an examination of the records we find that their receipts for box rent are about one-half what ours are, and that in no line of receipts do they equal the receipts in the Plattsmouth othVe. And that the work of the Postmaster is but about one half as heavy as ours, yet in the face of all that, the snlary of the Postmaster is $200 more, the allowance for rent is $100 more, for fnA and for clerk hire $200 more per year than N paid for greater seiviees here. Why is it we can't have fair treatment here? Matrimonial . Fred Lehnhoit started this morning in company with his mother for Newton, la., where he will be joined in marriage tomorrow eveuiug to Miss Bert Miller, at 8 o'clock, at the hospitable home of the bride's father, J. M. Miller Esq., a pro minent f irmer of J.isper county. The groom is a prominent young bus iness man of this city, whoee steady hab its aud hone6t business ethods, togeth er with his genial manners, has in ide him hosts of friends. The accomplished bride is a sistd- of Will II. Miller, (son-in law of Capt. Bennett) aud will be heartily welcomed to our city by a largo number of person al friends. The Herald but voices the wish of scoree of good people when it extends to the happy bride and groom its heartiest desire for their future happi ness and prosperity. District Court. Richard Lewis vs. Gotlil Metzgar. First order of confirmation. Wm. II. Shafer ys. the unknown heirs of Jos. Throckmorton deceased tt a'. Leave given plaintiff to amend petition. State of Nebraska vs. Albert Bauer, charge with rape. On trial all day be fore a jury. The next case tried will be the case of State of Nebraska vs. Pat. Kelly, Mike Walsh et al, charged with burning rail road tie3 belonging to the B. & M. at Louisville. Dr. Salisbury was in attendance at the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Devolt, last Saturday at Papillion. Mrs. Devolt was residing in Kansas, but while visiting relatives at Papillion she was stricken down and died very suddenly. Bucklen's Arnica' Salve- Tub Best Salve in the world for Cuts Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptioas, and posi tively cures Piles, or no pay required It is guaranteed to give satisfaction, or monev refunded. Price 25 cents per box For sale bT F. G. Fricke Sr. Co. Pronounced Hopeless Yet Saved From a letter written by Mrs. Ada E. Ilurd of Groton, S. D., we quote: "was taken with a bad cold, which set tled on my lungs, cough sec in and final ly terminated in consumption, Four dortora gave me up saying I could live but a short time. I gave myself up to my savior, determined if I could not 6tay with mp friends on earth I would meet my absent ones above. My husband was advised to get Dr. Kings New Discovery for consumption, congbs and colds. I gave it a tnal, took in all eight bottles.it has cured me and thank God I am now a well and hearty woman." Trial bottle free at F. G. Fricke & Cos, Demorest Contest. The second Demorest contest will be held at the Methodist church next Fri . day Oct. 17 commencing at S o'clock. The contestants are Robt Brown, Cliff Wescott, Annie Adams Bertha Kennedy Frank Traver, George Poisall. Emery Buckner.'and Ada Bibby, The judges who are to decide who are to speak the best are A. N. Sullivan, D. O. Dwyer andR. B. Windham. A silver medal will be awarded to the best speaker at the close of the service. Mrs Edd Burris will sing two solos, Mrs. A. P. Campbell one, Mr, Frank Dixon one. and Miss Kauble will render a violin solo. The declamations are all very fine and the speakers good. The exercises will be very interesting. Don't fail to enjoy them . Admission 10 cents. Committee. 3t Go and look at ths prices on tin and glassware at "The Fair." 5. Mrs. Sam'l Ballance, Mrs. Wash Smitr Mrs. Wm. Ballance and Mrs. Buttery accompanied Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Brace of Holyoke Co., guests of the Ballances, as fa as Omaha th's morning where they will spend the day. Stock hogs can be had in car lots by writing or applying to G. A. Rose, Benkelman Neb. w-2t H. N. Dovey has a piece of decorated band-painted china that shows the atti tude of the democratic party on the Mc Kinley bill, better and plainer than words can do it. It is a great hit on the present actions of .that party and must be seen to be appreciated. The boys say that II. N. showed it to Phil Young and won him back to the party which Sher man claim to have frightened him out of. EE AD And Then Buy A Home in South Paik. Do not be caught in the delusion oi many thousands in postponing a home until they can have an expensive one This idea is the devil's trap that catches men and women innumerable, who will never have any at all. The laborer may have, at the close of the day, to walk or ride farther than is desirable to reach it but when he gets to -his destination in he eventide he will find sometldng worthy of being called by that glorious and impassioned, and heaven descended word, "Home." Young married man, as soon as you can buy such a place, even if you have to put on it a mortgage reaching from base to capstone. The much abused mortgage which is ruin to the reckless man. to one prudent and provident is the beginning of a competency and a fortune, for the reason he will not be sat slied until he Las paid it off, end nil the household are put on strictest economy until then. Deny yourself all superflui ties and all luxuries until you can say: "Everything in this house is mine thank God! every timber, eyery brick everT foot of plumbing, every doorsill." D not have children born in a bearding house, and do not yourself be buried from one. Have a place whi re your ch'ldren can shout and sing ai d romp and not be overhaulded for the racket Haye a kitchen where you can do some thing toward the reformation of evil cookery and the lessening of this nation of despeptics. As Napoleon lost one of his great battles by an attacked of indi gestion, so many men have such a daily wrestle with the food swallowed that they have no strength left for the battle of life; and though your wife may know how to play all musical instruments and rival a prima dona, she is not well edu cated unless she can boil an Irish potatoe and broil a mutton chop, since tne die sometimes decides the fate of families and nations. Have a setting room with at least one easy chair, even though you have to take turns at sitting in it, and books out ot the public library, or of your own pur chase for the making of your family in telligent, and checker boards and guess ing matches, with an occassional blind man's bluff, which is of all games my fayorite. Rouse up your homes with al styles of innocent amusement, and gath er up in your children's lives a reservoi of exuberance that will pour down re freshing streams when life gets parched and the dark days come and the lights go out and the laughter is smothered in to a sob. T.'De Witt Talmage. For South Park Lots CALL ON WHVDUA3I & DA VIES. Over Bank of Cas County PLATTSMOUTH .NEB Burs, Prompts Posltr Curt for ImpoUncm, Lota ef Manhood. Seminal 1 Emltsiont, Spermatorrhea, mm Utroonsnest, bttf IMttruit, Los of minor?, &e. Will make 90m a STRONQ. Vlgor- Uout man. mot) i.vu, o flOTM, M. nilttmm Marti -m win waoif box aswim 3 BtlUiiSMvliilatttC nasi LmoasAvc ST.iouta. - ucv WE ID M AN & 15 -DEALERS IN- Hardware. Stove sand' Tinware. Air-MN for the RADIANT HOME aud RADIANT NOVELTY ISaso liuruem We hNo h.ive the exclusive sl, of tho genuine ROUND OAK Heating Stoves and and the OLD I'ELIAHLK CHARTER OAK cooking stoves. You will also find the finest steel range in the market at our store. 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