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About The news-herald. (Plattsmouth, Neb.) 1909-1911 | View Entire Issue (March 8, 1909)
! EWSHERALI TWICE A WEEK NKWS. Established Nov. 5. H51 n.ji , HERALD. EotublUhtd A(i: 10. ISfiJ ( Cn-o''itd Jan. 1. VJj PLATTSMOUTIT, XEIU5ASKA, MONDAY, MAIM'II 8, li0! VOL. XLV N0.81 Ml Beautiful P tnnriTTrrnrl U-I Ceil W UUU A NEWS-HERALD RonrpsentntivP Visits Thriving Town. Just as the sun peaked over the east ern horizon, our train on the Burling- ton stopped it the station of Green- wood in the western part of this county, and we with a number of others alighted, and found at the car steps N. S. Flood and Abreham Kinni 80:1, the two active and enterprising liverymen at this place soliciting busi- ness as is their wont, as the well laden Burlington passenger trains roll in with their loads of busy traveling men. We had stayed at the state capital over night, and did not look for the amount of stir which greeted our eyes as we went up the street in search of the post office. After having passed the extent of the main business street we retraced our steps, ind as we reared the First National Bank a very strong and conservative, financial insti tution, of which N. H. Meeker is the president, while A. D. Welton is the cashier, and L. F. Daft the assistant and bookkeeper, we met our old time friend J. E. Palmeter, formerly of this town, who greeted us cheerfully and directed our steps to the place where your Uncle Samuel does business, the object of our search. We started over the way with our friend and were met by Mr. J. V. Stradley, to whom we were made acquainted, and after hav ing spent a short time with Mr. Pal meter and viewed his blacksmith and wagon shop, where he is doing a good ' business, we again crossed the street and found ourselves conversing with Mr. Stradley of the firm, J. V. Strad ley & Co.. who conduct a machine shop, blacksmith shop and mammoth imple ment house in connection with Mr. Welton of the bank, employing a num ber of workmen, among whom is the blacksmith, Mr. John Buck. We next found ourway to the phar macy of Messrs. Wcidman & Blair, who do a good business in their line." We next stepped into the restaurant and confectionery of W. W. Howard, where we found that agreeable gentleman busy with customers and attending the their wants, it did not require the ask ing for us to see that he was doing a fine business. We found Wm. Stone attending to business and seemingly satisfied with this world and its ways, for every evidence of thrift was in his throughout his place of business. We found H. H. Weidman attending to business and told us that he was doing nicely, he conducts a good jewelry business with his other line, his grocer- j les, and is prospering. The other two stores of Edwin Metcalf, which con- tain large stocks were the scenes of activ ity and indicated a good business j which we are sure they were doing. At White Brothers' place we found the Manager, Mr. White, had gone to Om aha and left the place of business in the hands of Mr. Howard, who was creditably caring for the place and looking after the business in the line of hardware and furniture. Across the street we found R. D. McDonald the Money's Worth or Money Back This has been the policy of this store for many years. The goods you buy here are considered our goods until you have satisfied yourself they are worth the price you paid us for them. Your money is on deposit with us until that time. We could not make this unqualified offer if we were novices in the clothing business. Our long experience has taught us what goods to buy and what to leave alone. We stand between you and poor merchandise. Is not this then a good place to buy good goods? 0. E. Wescott's Sons "Where Quality Counts." : hardware man working attendirg to . I . ; me w anis 01 me customers, uur next SiaP waa at the tnnsorial parlors of ( Wm. Roberts, with whom we first be- came acquainted a score of years be- : fore but the finKer ff Father Time I had touched both of us and we neither ' knew the other, but we found our old i time friend busily engaged at work, ! while next to him was D. W. Rooms in j the same business and like Mr. Roberts also busy. At tho well kept market of Jensen & Unstruck we found a place which would bo the envy of many a larger city, as it was tidy and well filled with the choicest meats the mar ket affords and success was visible in all directions, a thirg which we con- gratulated them upon. We met A. D. ' Buckingham on the street and passed a few moments in conversation with him proved that he was well satisfied with his residence in the city of Greenwood. At the bank we found a crowd of busy people transacting business and on coming out we were grasped by the hand by Wm. Lecsley, who inquired as to how things were going on in the county seat. At the grain office of W. E. Tailing we found Walter busy weighing corn which he was having shoveled into the cars and which was to be shipped to Lincoln at the office of the Dull Grain Company we found George Fells in charge and told us that business was very good. At the office of the Railsback Bros, elevator we found the friends of many years of the News-Herald, W. E. Hand in charge of the affairs and spent a few moments very pleasantly with him. Mr. Hand besides looking after the interests of the grain firm, is justice Jof the peace, and also editor of the Greenwood Chronicle, which he has printed at Lincoln. The country surrounding this busi ness little city is well adapted for grain and stock raising, the stock busi ness is looked after by two enterprising men Messrs. Johnson and Kelly. The Farmers surrounding the town expect to in the near future to build an eleva tor and have formed a company con sisting of Frank Nichols, president; E. K. Reese, secretary; Ben Landis, treasurer; while N. H. Meeker and J. C. Stevenson complete with the officers the board of directors. The dray busi ness is being done by Chas. Hurlbut, while the business at the post office is in tho hands of C. E. Coleman and well taken care of. Farewell to Mrs. Soper The Social Workers of the M. E. church gave a farewell party Mrs. W. S. Soper, at the home of Mrs. M. How land. Mru. Soper and her husband ex- pect in tha near future to remove to Alberta, Canada, where Mr. Soper owns a lino irrigated farm. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent, there being an abundance of games, amuse ments, interspersed with sweet music, after which a dainty luncheon was served. All regret the loss of so valu able a social worker as M rs. Soper, and all wish her much happiness in her new home. Conservation of Resources When the conservation of resources movement was inaugurated in the United States it at once was apparent that it would arouse great interest and lead to far-reaching results. There was no general idea, however, that it would expand as quickly as has been the case to take in the whole continent of North America. And now, hardly more than a year after the real start of the movement in this county, Presi dent Roosevelt, who has given the greatest impetus to it, plans a world's congress on conservation to be held at The Hague next September. The subject of conservation is one which commands the attention of every country in every part of the world, and world-wide conservation has an inter est for the inhabitants of each particu lar country. Many of the old world countries were far-sighted enough long ago to protect their forests. They can teach us, who have awakened when ex haustion of many resources threatens, much from their practical experience in providing against the future, and they can learn much from the American interest aroused at a critical time. A thorough understanding among the na tions will be for the benefit of all man kind. As for the results sought by the con ference at Washington between repre sentatives of the United States, Canada and Mexico, their importance scarcely can be dwelt upon too strongly. The welfare of the people of these three countries is conserved with the conser vation of natural resources over the whole continent as well as with that pertaining to their respective terri torial divisions. The interest displayed in the United States has inspired our neighbors with interest fully as great, to judge by the expressions of their representatives, and we may hope for a concert of effort that will be mutually and inestimably beneficial. Guily of Manslaughter So Says Jury in Ossenkop Case After Due Deliberation. The jury, in case of the State vs. Fred Ossenkop charged with murder in the second degree, after being out about twenty-four hours, returned a verdict of guilty of manslaughter. Shortly before noon on Thurday the work of taking the testimony was con cluded. Nothing new in the matter of evidence marked the closing portion of the trial. The arguments were prompt ly commenced. County Attorney Ram sey opened the argument for the State. There was nothing of the oratorical in his argument. To some degree he re viewed the evidence and at times be came tedious. He was followed by the Hon. Malhew Gering for the defense. His argument was in his usual masterly manner, eloquent and forceful. Hon. T. J. Doyle, of Lincoln, closed the argument for the State. His argument was a strong appeal for law enforce ment. He was adroit, lucid, and at times eloquent in his address. If Mr. Doyle had not have been employed to prosecute the case for the State, there is but little doubt in the minds of those who followed the trial, but that Ossen kop would have been acquitted of the crime. Some of his cross-examinations of witness were splendid and even pow erful. Judge Harvey D. Travis in his in structions to the jury showed careful study and preparation, and was very fair and impartial. Toward the conclusion of the trial Ossenkop showed signs of the strain of the trial. He sat perfectly calm when the jury returned their verdict Satur day morning. The jury was composed of strong, capable men, and from among the best citizens of the county. They were patient and very attentive from start to finish of the long and tiresome trial. Upon the return of the verdict Mr. Gering asked the convicted ma.i be admitted to bail pending the hearing on a motion for a new trial. The bond was fixed by the court at the sum of $15,000, which bond was prompt ly given, and the prisoner released from custody. His brother John Os senkop, of Louisville went on his bond. Throughout the trial of the case the court room was filled with spectators, and when tho time for the arguments arrived standing room was at a premium. Country Doih's At Murray Mrs. Lucy Sporer, a country lady (?av a country (loin's Friday after noon at her home in the country to some of her country friends and others from the city 'of Murray who were made wise as to country ways, country en'.ertainment and table etiquette in the country. The afternoon was spent as country people know best how to pass a few social hours in tho country. There was much fine music, and social conver sation interspersed with eating country pop com and apples, and doing such fancy work as country ladies are sup posed to do. A guessing contest was entered into with real country enthusiasm. Mrs. Victoria Perry won the grand prize, a beautiful bouquet of regular country cut flowers. Mrs. Maud Smith won the booby prize, a beautiful and instructive book, as is often found in country homes. The most welcome sound heard dur ing the afternoon was the ringing of the largest country dinner bell which was the invitation for all to assemble round the good old country table and partake of all the good things which a country lady knows best how to prepare. This feast was thoroughly enjoyed by all, and was served in tho customary country fashion. The place cards were as artistic and neat as one usually finds in the country. At a late hour tho company dispersed wishing for an invitation to the country again soon. Those present were: Mrs. Adda Hatchett, Mrs. Ida Baker, Mrs. Maud Smith, Mrs. Adda Perry, Mrs. I?eth Brown, Mrs. Terrace Pit man, Mrs. Mary McDaniels, Mrs. Kate Gapen, Mrs. Victoria Perry, Mrs. Ethel Spangler, Mrs. Lucy Sporer, Mrs. Anna Rhoden and Miss Pauline Oldham. The "Devil"" Loses Out Oleander Barnes, the beatifical cherub who officiates as "devil" in the News-Herald chapel, showed up for work this morning clad in a barrel. As everyone knows, Lee is quite a popular duck among the ladies and was out rather late last evening. The result was that he overslept this morning and while he was yet wrapped in the arms of Morpheus some scalawag with little fear of the present and none of the fu ture entered his room and made away with his wearing apparel. With the aid of his friends Lee has rigged him self up temporarily, but he has blood in his eye and is laying for the wretch that despoiled him. Louisville Gleamings Scott McGrcw was an Omaha passen ger Thursday. Miss Martha Goehry of Murdock was in town Friday. Wm. Ah of Weeping Water was in town Wednesday. Mrs. F. H. Nichols was an Omaha passenger Saturday. Rev. Father Hennessy of Manley was in Louisville Friday. Chas Bringman of Atchison, Kansas, was in town Saturday. Fred Twiss and daughter left Monday for Cokeville, Wyoming. Arthur Palmer of Lincoln Sundaycd in Louisville with his parents. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alt of Cedar Creek March 5, ltKlit, a girl. C. W. Sprinkle moved his family to Portsmouth, Iowa last week. Hon. C. E. Noyes of Lincoln Sundav- cd with his mother at Louisville. Miss McFall of Elmwood was a truest of Miss Soda Rivitt over Sunday. ! Joseph Cox returned last week from Valparaiso, where he has been visiting. Mrs. Hanleyof Omaha visited over Sunday with her sister, Mrs. G. K. Steele. Geo. H. Wood left Saturday for dif ferent parts of Oklahoma on a busi ness trip. Mrs. D. J Vauskoyov of Lincoln Sundaycd with her parents Mr. and Mrs. IJrodine. j Pearl Esrnay and family accompanied by Otto Merrill left Monday for Carlyle, I Esmay will move T. E. Parmcle is having an arch way cut between the bank room and adjoining room on the west for a private office to the Bank of Commerce. Miss Mildred Bringman left Saturday evening for Falls City after an extend ed visit with her aunt Mrs. L. J May field. Miss Louise Guthman of Grand Island, Neb., visited the Krecklow's over Sunday. John II. Henning and family arrived from Oklahoma last week. Mr. Hen ning may locpte in Nebraska. Peter Peterson left for Douglas, Oklahoma to visit his son John Peter son who is farming near that place. Revival services at tho Christian church conducted by Rev. Stineare wH attended. Albert Miller the sixteen year old boy leads the singing both in German and English. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Steele were given a pleasant surprise at their homo Thursday evening by a number of friends who called to spend the evenimr. dainty refreshments were served and a pleasant evening enjoyed by all. Master Baird Celebrates Tho pleasant home of Master Me chanic William Baird, Thursday after noon, was filled with playful romp and frolic, when their little son. Robert. celebrated his fifth birthday. His six little playmates. Newell Roberts. Rav- mond Bookmeyer, Donald Dickson, Edgar Newton, Carl Wurl and Newton Becker joined him in his merriment. A delicious and dainty two course luncheon was served for the little folks. Old Resident Comes Back Mr. George Fairfield. Btrod 81 warn of Omaha, will make her nnmn with hr brother, II. C. McMaken, of this citv. lor a wnue. About 52 years ago, Mrs. Fairfield and her husband ramo hum from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Mr. Fair- field was one of tho civil the Burlington railroad in locating its right of way into Nebraska. Coprritht II it Kbtil.icr It Montana where Mr. onto a farm. J3t Wmmm thats what we call it. Over two months ago we bought $1000 of fixtures to equip our new store. They were to be delivered in Plattsmouth on February 15th. All our fixtures had to be made to order and therefore the Show Case Co., failed to have them completed as early as they should have. However they shipped them on Feb. 23rd, this gave them almost two weeks to come from Grard Rapids, Mich., to Tlattsmouth and as yet they have not arrived.. We hope that the public will realize that we weie perfectly sincere in expecting to open as advertised, and it is much to our sorrow that we were forced to postpone our opening day until next SATURDAY. MARCH 13. We will endeavor to make it better than we expected to. THE HOME OF Stetson Hats. Ihrt, SchalTner & Marx Clothes. Manhattan Shirts. the ni:v More Talk of Interurban Company Incorporated to Build Omaha-Lincoln Line. That this season will witness the construction of an interurban line of ome kind in Casa county is coming to be the general belief among those who have given the matter any thought at all, and most people of the county have been thinking about it recently. The following to the Bee from a staff cor respondent at Lincoln is self explana tory. No hint is given as to the course of the proposed route, nor is the matter of much relative importance to the people of this county. The crossing of the Platte river will doubtless be made in this county and this means that sev eral of the town in the west end will be connected by the proposed new route, and it is then only a matter of time until all other towns will be brought in the circuit. The correspondent says; A new interurban railroad construc tion company was incorporated this af ternoon with a capital stock of 0()0, of which $50,000 is paid up. The incorporators are E. r . Chessman of Denver. Robert C. Drui-Hodnw n, n. aha, George P. Chessman of York and W. T. Morgan of Denver. The com pany is backed by London capital and win oner no stock for sale. The new company 'is the Omaha & Lincoln Interurban Railroad Construc tion company and ita hpndmiortnr. ;n be in Lincoln. It is the intention of the incorporators to have their engin eers in the field next Momlav n a line between Omaha and Lincoln, fol lowing which they expect to start con struction work. Mr. Chessman, who heads the' com pany, was interested in the matter by Mr. Druesedow, and he expects to call a meeting to be held in Lincoln shortly for the purpose of electing of ficers. Cslray Notiee. Notice is hereby given that I have taken up at my residence in the south part of town the following described property, viz., One Jersey cow and two red heifers. Owner can have same by proving property and paying charges. Wm. Sitzman. A L U C br Man sroiu: