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About The news-herald. (Plattsmouth, Neb.) 1909-1911 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 9, 1909)
1 WewsHeralb. TWICE A WEEK TLATTSMOUTII, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, AUHUHT 9, 1U0!) VOL. XLVINO.;J3 U K KALD. Established April lt, 1SC4 t 4 jl Delicate Opera tion Performed The condition of Mrs. Alice Towle, (laughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Sulli van of this city became so alarming Friday that a delicate and immediate operation was considered necessary to save her life. The patient's vitality was so low that the consulting surgeons deemed it wise to inject healthy pure blood into her viens in order to revive and strengthen her failing energies so that Bhe might withstand the effects of the severe operation. It was decided to take the blood from her brother Chas. M. huliivan and the young man accordingly made ready for the ordeal. An incision several inches in length was made in his wrist exposing an artery which was severed and connect ed with a vein in his sister's wrist which had been opened in like manner. A quanity of the precious fluid, possi bly a pint was allowed to be pumped by the young man's heart strokes into the veins of the sister after which the vessels were separated and their brok en ends reunited. The result in the patient's appearance was instantaneous and wonderful. The cheeks of the voung woman changed from pale to Base Ball. Plattsmouth went down to defeat at the hands of the Baker Bros, base ball nine Saturday afternoon at the bal park, the score being 11 to 6 in favor of Omahi. The boys had been over to Malvern where they played 3 games at the fair, winning two, and the second place which entitled them to $100 in cash. The first game which they lost, was played with Underwood, Iowa, a strong team and ii was a hard struggle, neither side having much to go on. In the 7th inning with the score 4 to 4 Plattsmouth made a costly error which lost them the game at a score of 7 to 4. The next day Thursday, they played Carson another strong team but too weak for the locals who won out on a score of 6 to 1. McCauley and Mason pitched this game and showed excellent form. On Friday they played the last of the series with Sidney, la., which proved quite easy for the locals, who trimmed them up to the tune of 17 to 1. Will iams, the Indian twirler, pitched aid there was never a time when the Sid ney bunch had a chance in spite of the fact that they had their own band to liven them up. The sore arm which caused a weakness in Williams the first game had entirely limbered up and the boys do say it was a caution to observe ...PROGRAM... Sunday School Convention, First Dis trict Cass County Sunday School Association, to be held at Mur ray,Neb.,Tuesday, Aug. 17. to rosy hue and as the life fluid circu lated through the system signs of re- the m-shoot spit-balls and things which turning vitality were at once apparent and in a short time the patient had fully revived and was quite bright and lively. The brother suffered little from the operation though the loss of blood naturally weakened him considerably. Mrs. Towle is getting along splendidly sinco the tranfusion and the attending surgeons who before entertained slight hope for her recovery now express all confidence in ultimate but complete re turn of health and strength. The operation was marvelous and its final results will be watched with great interest by friends of Mrs. Towle and h".r relatives. the Indian handed them Of course the boys were quite tired and nearly worn out last Saturday, as many of them had lost sleep and rest and they were unable to hold the Baker Bros, team, which is one of the strong nines of Ompha. AFTERNOON. l:15-Song Service Mrs. Morgan 1:30 -Devotional A. A. Randall 1:45-Welcome. Response ...George Farley lioo-Roll Call of District j J- T- ferry 2:00-"How to Wake Up the Dead Ones" C. A. Burdick 2:15-"The Cradle Roll" ' J Alice Tuey (Celia Taylor 2:25-"The Elementary Grades" Mrs. F. S. Warner 3:00-"How to Improve Our Opening Exercises" Wm. Richardson 3:20-"The Follow-Up System" Mabel Riser 3:35-"A Study of the Child" 1 Mrs. Warner 4:00-Question Box Mrs. Warner 4:25-The New International Graded Lessons C. C. Wescott EVENING. 7:45-Song Services; Special Music Mrs. Morgan 8:00 -Address, "Home Co-Operation" Mrs. Warner 8:30 -Address, "The Ideal and the Real" Rev. Luther Moore Program to be held at Avoca, Nebraska, Aug. 18 Birthday Surprise. The beautiful home of Martin Step pat in this city was the scene of much merriment on Wednesday evening, Aug. 4, when the many friends of bis daugh ter, Miss Anna.assembled in a nature of a surprise which was carried out nicely Miss Steppat after getting over the shock, was very happy to know all her friends had been waiting for this day to come, as this was the young lady's Kith birthday. The evening was spent in various games and music, both vocal and instrumental. A delicious luncheon, as always among the Steppats, was served, after which the guests departed for their homes wishing Miss Steppat many more birthdays. Miss Steppat was a recipient of many beautiful pres ents which will aid her in remembering the happy event. Those present were, the Misses Mary Meyers, of Omaha, Annie B. Deutch, Laura and Matilda Meisingcr.Grace and Ella Nolting, Freda Wohlfarth, Lillie and Mina IMoeger, Helen Trility,- Anna Steppat, Messrs. Eddie Steppat, Frank E. Loronz, Leonard Meisinger, Albert Timmiss, Fritz Sieinoneit.Willie Nolting Messrs. and Mesdames Philip A. Meis inger, Frank II. Steppat, August Step pat, F. W. Nolting, John Kaffenber ger, Martin Steppat, Adolf Wesh. W. C. T. U. Lecture. Mrs. Florence D. Richards, national president of the W. C. T. U. delivered theltbtof her. three interesting lec tures on temperance, and the liquor question at the Methodist church last evening. Mrs. Richards is a splendid talker, and a thorough mastery of the subject, together with the self evident evils of the traffic enables her to put forth arguments practically unanswer able. There was some splendid music in connection with the lecture, Miss Mina Herold singing a solo which was greatly appreciated, as were the vocal contributions of Mrs. E. H. Wescott, Mr. Austin and Mr. Moore a trio of the city's best musical talent. Sheesley-Compton. Mr. Geo. A. Shccslyand Miss Claudia Compton. well known and prominent young people from near Alvo made a trip to Nebraska City last week where they secured a license and were married by Judge W. T. Sloan. The newly married couple returned to Alvo where they will make their future home on a fine farm of the groom's. The News Herald joins their friends in extend ing congratulations and wishing them many year3 of happy wedded life. ice Cream Soc'al. The Ice cream social given on the lawns of James Robertson and Dr. E. W. Cook, Thursday evening by the ladies of St Mary's Guild was a decided success both socially and financially there being a large attendance. An excellent program had been prepared and was given, the different numbers receiving generous and well merited applause. Ice cream and cake were served on the lawn, the lights and de corations together with the bright cos tcms and beaming countenances of the participants presenting a handsome and animated scene. The money earned is to be used in making improvements at the chutch and rectory. Oil lor the West. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Richey were pa3 scnirers Friday afternoon for Denver and other Colorado points where they will enjoy an outing for the rest of the summer for the benefit of their health which has been poorly for several months. Mr. Richey has almost fully recovered from his serious illness and expects to recuperate speedily in the healthful air of the west. Their hosts of friends would be pleased to see them return in the best of health with their hopes fully realized. 1:15 -Sorg Servic 1:30 -Devotional 1:45 Welcome. .. Response . . 1:55 Roll Call .. 2;00-"Our District' AFTERNOON. ...Miss Marquurdt Rev. Mr. Kohjer Mrs. Brendel . , Charles Noyes ..' District Superintendent (Discussion) James Stander Ed Kelly who had the misfortune a few days ago to maeh his finger, is on the relief and was on the street for a short time this morning. Ed says he did not lose a finger as was erroneously reported a few days ago and expects t) go to work in a short time. Our Final Clearance Is a final chance to buy fine goods at fabulously low prices. Men's Suits .' 7.90 Boys Suits 1.39 Men's Pants.... 1.39 Men's shirts 39c Boys shirts 23c Men's Suspenders 19c All new goods this Spring. These prices are for quick clearance. Wescotfs Sons "Where Quality Counts. THE HOME OF SATISFACTION. 2:10-"Our Cradle Roll" (Discussion) Mrs Hungate 2:35-"IIow to Teach Lessons in Primary" Mrs. Warner 2:25-Musc - Miss Marquardt 3:30-"How to Keep the Boy in Sunday School" Mrs. Kecdy 3:20-"How Long Should Class Retain Teacher" Mrs. O. Harmon 3:33 -' Elementary Grades and Students" Mis. Warner 3:45-Question Box .'. Mrs. Warner 4:00 -"Our Home Department" -. Mrs. C. A. Burdick 4:20-The New Internaticnal Graded Lessons. 6:00-SUFPER. 7:45 Song Service 8:00-Address Mrs. Warner 8:30 -Address, "Evangelism" Rev. Mr.Kohjer Reports of Committee on Resolutions All Sunday Schools in the District invited to send delegates. Everyone invited. . Rev. J. H. Salsbury. Rev. J. H. Salsbury, who arrives this week to take up the pastorate of the First Presbyterian church of this city, , has for the past four years been in j charge of the church at Plattsmouth, ; resigning to take charge of the Auburn church. The following resolutions unanimous- j ly passed by the Plattsmouth church : and congregation on July 25th, illus trates in a striking manner the esteem and respect in which he is held in our neighboring city: Resolved, That it is with the most sincere regret that our beloved pastor, the Rev. James II. Salsbury, has felt it to be his duty, under the guidance and direction of Divine Providence, to sever his relations as pastor, with this church, for the purpose of accepting a call to another church. Resolved, That we cannot suffer this separation without expressing our most heartfelt esteem for him and his be loved family; therefore be it Resolved, That words can but feebly express our' appreciation of the ser vices rendered thi3 church by Rev. Mr. Salsbury during the four years of his pastorate, as a faithful, earnest and zealous laborer in the Master's vine yard. Resolved, further, that we place in the record of the proceedings of this meeting an expression of our gratitude for the heroic and successful effort made by Mr. Sakbury to raise the "Woodpeckers Attack Poles $1,000 For an Ear of Corn. To the farmer exhibiting the best ear of corn, W. K. Kellogg, the break fast food manufacturer, offers a $1,000 gold and silver trophy cup, which is one of Tiffany's masterpieces-to win it means an honor to the grower, his state and county. Men who win such prizes become known in every grain market; every factory where cereals are used as raw material; in the state and United States Department of Ag riculture, as well as in foreign lnnds. This sounds like a broad statement but L. B. Clore who won the Indiana corn trophy last year was offered a position for three years by the Russian government, before he had been home with his trophy three months. Mr. Kellogg is making food of corn and his factories consume thousands of bushels daily. Of course he wants the best corn he can buy and one way he has of learning where to buy corn, is by offering a trophy. The farmer who wins attracts attention to his commun ity as one in which good corn is pro duced. The corn to compete for the trophy may be entered in any of the classes at the National Corn Exposition. The judges at the show in Omaha will dedide and the grower of the best single ear gets the trophy. That "Fat Tako " The appearance of an item in the county board's proceedings wherein ex county Judge J. E. Douglas was al lnwed an old claim for marriage fees against the county has causud a great deal of comment and a few words of cx planation in regard to the claim will be of interest to our readers. When Mr. Douglas was county judge it W83 the custom to charge $3 for each marriage ceremony performed, the I judge retaining the fee, but a question came up as to that dignitary being en J titled to the fee and the county board I at that time notified Judge Douglas to turn into county treasury all Buch fees i collected or an action at law would be begun to compel the same. In order to avoid trouble, the payment of penalties, costs, etc., the judge turned over the fees though under protest as he be j lieved he should have the same. The ; same question was up in other counties and a test case being tried, the matter I Went before the Supreme Court. A de ;cision was recently handed down by ' that body to the elfect that the fees thus collected rightfully belonged to the ; county judge and not the county as the statute did not provide for fees for! sich services and when performed were 1 merely voluntary on the part of the , County Judge. Judge Douglas therefore filed his bill in the sum of $181.50 which was allowed , by the commissioners nfter asking for ; an opinion from County Attorney Ram sey, who recommended payment as be- the Files Complaint of Insanity. Mrs. Bertha Hunger has filed a com plaint with Clerk Robertson of the District Court charging Albert F. Hun ger with being insane. The people re side near Rock Bluffs and several wit nesses have been summoned from that vicinity to give evidence in the case. Mr. Hunger lived in this city for a number of years and is well known here. He has been partially paralyzed for many years and often become vio lent from his affliction. No date has been set for the hearing as some mem bers of the board of insanity are out of the county. Considerable damage is being done to telephone, telegraph and electric light poles by members of the woodpecker family. These birds originally built their homes in the dead or dying trunks or limbs of trees, but for some reason best known to themselves, have come to the conclusion that the peeled pole. offers better conditions for a home. They have become so ravenous of late that their depredation are attract ing considerable attention among those who are compelled to use quantities of wooden poles. Their activities spread over a wide portion of the United States, notably in the south, southwest and central west. Cedar poles seem to, be the ones most frequently attacked. The birds bore into them at any height from the ground, and the holes which they make are often two or three inch s in diameter and four or five inches, deep. Such an amount of wood drilled, from a Btick of timber which is carry ing a load of wires naturally weakens, the strenth of the line. It would, of course, not be a difficult matter to exterminate these birds. However, this is not desirable, as they are among the most beneficial forma of bird life native to this country, because they destroy large numbers of insects which seriously damage forest and food crops. It seems, therefore, that meth ods should be undertaken to compel the birda to revert to their former habit of boring ratherthan to exterminate them. Frequent inquiries have been made by the Forest Service in this connection, but the only information to date which the Government has been able to ob tain is that on a casual inspection of treated and untreated pole lines in Louisiana. In that region it was found that poles which had been impregnated with creosote oil were not attacked by the birds, whereas untreated poles un der the Bamc conditions were very se verely injured. Whether or not creosote will prevent such attack is not definitely known.but the Service is investigating this prob lem, and should this oil prove a preven tative it will fulfill a two-fold purpose: It will protect the poles from decay and destruction from animal life. In south ern Indiana, some members of a trac tion company thought that they could prevent further destruction of their poles by filling the holes in the wood with stones. The birds, however, sim ply uriuea around me stones ana maae the conditions much t worse. This ap parently does not seem to be a means preventing their depredations. Committee Named. The following committee has been named to make the necessary arrange ments for pioneers and old settlers day at the Merchants Carnival on Septem ber 2nd. A glance at the names will convince all that this event is in good hands and that it will prove one of the most attractive days of the week: Judge J. W. Johnson, Conrad Schlat r, Henry Eikenbery, J. V. Meisinger, Hon. S. L. Thomas, Thomas Wiles, and R. B. Windham, Cairman. JT ISN'T a question any more of how many suits well have to carry over. It's a question of who is going to be lucky enough to get one of the few remaining suits. Suits worth 9.00 to 12.00 now 7.50 " 12.50 to 1G.50 now 10.50 " 18.00 to 22.00 now 14.50 " " 22.50 to 28.50 now 17.S0 enormous debt wmcn hung over our jnff lawful under the holding of church, like a pall, for so many years, higher court. the liquidation of which had passed be- . yond the hope of the members of the church and congregation. Resolved, That the prayers and good wishes of this congregation go with Rev. James II. Salsbury and his i family to their new field of labor, and ' that we most cordially commend the pastor and his family to the christian ' fellowship and support of those with I whom they go to labor. -Auburn Herald The Pansy class of the Christian Sun day School will bu given a social on the lawn of the pastor, Rev. Moore.on Fri-' day evening of this week. A splendid time is being anticipated by the little folks. Dill seed, home grown, Weyrich & Hadraba. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Campbell of Co lumbus spent Sunday in the city visit ing with J. W. I, ink in and family. for pickle, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Laikin are 1 sisters. See our cast window for reduction in straw hats, a line of silk lisle hose 15c per pair. Also The Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes. Stetson Hats Manhattan Shirts