4 Weeks From Last
Wednesday
Is Christmas the day that mother gets
her new dress Willie gets his new
drum Susie gets her new doll Mary
gets a new apron Uncle John gets his
new slippers every woman gets a new
handkerchief every man gets a new
necktie and dad gets the bills for the
whole bunch.
If you want to make these bills light in the men-
folks fixin"s just send or come to our store. We have
the bright new things in
Neckwear, Mufflers, Suspenders, Gloves, Etc.
Wescott & Sons
South Sixth Street Improvements.
' South Sixth street is destined to be
one of the principal business streets of
the city. The new building erected
by W. L. Pickett and now owned and
occupied by Zuckweiler & Lutz, and
the new building just being completed
by F. W. Lehnhoff, are improvements
that hare been made on this street
the past season, and other new build
ings and improvements are in prospect.
D. B. Ebersole is arranging to remodel j
the front of his building to conform
in height to the adjoining buildings,
and a new building on the vacant lot
between Ebersole's and Lehnboff's is
among the probabilities. It is also re
ported that C. C Parmele will erect a
new brick store building on the vacant
lot south of Zuckweiler & Lutz's, on
which work will soon be commenced.
South Sixth street has been greatly
improved during the past year, and
when the prospective improvements
have been completed this part of the
city's business streets will be con'
sidered the best business location in
town.
OBITUARY.
Benjamin J. Hempel.
Benjamin J. Hempel, an old and
respected citizen of Plattsmouth, died
suddenly on Wednesday night about
9:00 o'clock from heart trouble. De
ceased has been a resident of riatts-
mouth since 1&77, and was a member
of the First Nebraska regiment during
the cival war. Since tbe present
court house was built he has been
custodian of the building, a work in
which he took great interest.
lie leaves a wile and seven children
to mourn bis loss Mrs. Arthnr Sandel
of Lead, S. D , Mrs. J. E. Kline of
West Superior, Wis , Miss Theresa
Hempel of Lincoln, Charles, Ilenry
and B. J. Hempel jr., and Mrs. D. O'
Hewitt of Havelock.
Sanders Bound Over for fraud.
J. I. Sanders, a cigar maker who has
been employed at I'epperberg's for tbe
past two years, and a member of the
B. & M. band, is having trouble with
Uncle Sam, and was arrested on last
Friday and taken to Omaha by federal
officers charged with using the mails
for fraudulent purposes. Sanders is a
member of the local cigar-makers'
union, and some time ago had circulars
printed stating that a member of the
local union was in straitened cir
cumstanceswas sick and about to
lose his property by mortgage fore
closure and stated that a raffle of
some musical instruments would be
conducted by the members of the local
union for the benefit of the needy
brother. These circulars were sent by
mail to members of the cigar-makers'
union at other places, and one of them
reached Jack Bennett at Lead City,
South Dakota, who was formerly em
ployed in Plattsmouth, and he sent the
circular to some of the members of the
local union, which was the first infor
mation they had of the proposed raffle
under their auspices. Parties receiv
ing these circulars were solicited to
buy tickets or chances on the (musical
instruments to be raffled, and some of
them done so, Sanders receiving money
orders amounting to some 830, which
were cashed at the local postoffice:
Membersof the local union complained
to tbe federal authorities concerning
the use of the mails for fraudulent
purposes, and an effort was made to
settle the matter by having Sanders
return the money he had received for
raffle tickets, but he was arrested,
taken to Omaha and bound over for
trial at the next term of United States
court, nis bond was fixed at $500, and
Postmaster A. L Cox of Mynard be
came surety for that amount. Sanders
lives south of town near the old fair
grounds, and is a member of Mynard
Shoes and Weather
You want good shoes for bad
weather. We have the shoes, and
the weather is due and coming.
Customers put off buying until in
urgent need of footwear, and then
rush off and make foolish pur
chases. Come at your leisure, and
buy good, long-time-wearing, fine
appearing, splendid fitting shoes.
Don't wait until you are on your
uppers, but come today.
Jos. Fetzer
No. 411, North Side Main Street
Frank Schlater to be Deputy.
When J. D. McBride assumes charge
of the sheriff's office next month, one
j of his first official acts will be the
I appointment of Frank E. Schlater to
be deputy sheriff. This appointment
Is first class in every way and will be
particularly pleasing to"not.only every
democrat in' the county but to every
one having business in the sheriff's
office. Under the new administration
the deputy will have charge of the
office work, keeping the records, etc.,
while tbe sheriff will continue to have
charge of the jail and attend to the
business of the office outside, which
will be a very practical and efficient
arrangement. Mr. McBride is to be
congratulated on the wise choice he
has made in the selection of a deputy.
Jfotf7in$ 50 Suitable
-FOR-
CHRISTMAS
-AS A -
Handsome Necktie
-OR A PAIR OF
Valuable Trading Stamps Free.
We give onestamp with each lOcent
purchase. These stamps are valuable
and can be had at many of the leading
stores in Plattsmouth. Our's is the
only book store where you get stamps.
Don't forget the stamps when you
want dolls, books, cut glass, china,
sterling silver and ebony goods. The
extent of our line will please you.
Lehnhoff's book store.
Try '-Gut Heil" cigars, five cents.
"Gut Heil" cigars, Otto Wurl, Mfr.
Culled From the Courts.
w. w. uoates nas commenced an
action in Justice Archer's court
against J. E. Riley to recover tbe sum
of $107.84 alleged to be due for board
Plaintiff alleges that this debt was
contracted several years ago, while he
was the proprietor of the Dellone hotel
in Omaha. The hearing has been con
tinued until January 2d at the request
of defendant.
A judgment by default has been
entered in Justice Archer's court
against Frank and Lena Grauf and in
favor of A. II. Weckbacli & Co. for
$23.50 for goods sold by the latter firm
to the Graufs, together with the costs
of suit, $4.30.
j.ue case 01 xamira u o JNelll vs,
J. E. .Miller, a suit for restitution of
lot 4, block 21, city, has been settled
and dismissed, the defendant to pay
costs and retain possession of the
premises in dispute a tenement house
and shop on Washington avenue be
tween Seventh and Eighth streets.
Lined Kid Gloves
We have them in all kinds, all styles, and
all prices. Would very much like to have
you come in and investigate before the lines
are broken.
MORGAN
The Leading Clothier
502 Main Street
HEADQUARTERS FOR EVERYTHING
Useful Ornamental Christmas Gifts
Call for "Gut Heil," 5c cigars.
CALL AT
uAQ HOUSE
And Get a Good One
NO HEADACHES
In his Elegant Booze.
The "Red Front
515 Alain Street
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA
Will Recruit Artillery Company.
The state militia is to be increase J
by tbe addition of another regiment of
infantry and two companies of artil
lery. The new companies will be re
cruited from different towns in the
state, and Adjutant General Barry has
designated Plattsmouth and Grand
Island as the places at which the two
artillery companies will be organized.
This will afford an opportunity for
our young men of military dispo
sition to enter the national guard and
acquire military training and ex
perience. "We have not learned of any
active movement toward organizing
the company here, and the fact that
Plattsmouth has been designated as
one of the towns to organize an artil
lery ccmpany is not generally known
locally.
Kit is not an Eastman it is not a
' "u rr? 1 1.- norlrcr.t- Cn cruwiil n front o i Vithin'c
Rev. George C. Betts.
The Rev. George C. Eetts, rector of
St James Episcopal church, Goshen,
. Y., and a brother of Mrs. Walter
J White of this city, died suddenly
Saturday night, from an affection of
the heart, after finishing his sermon
for tbe early Sunday morning service.
He was a graduate of Dublin, Ireland,
and was sixty-one years old. He came
to this country In 1861, and fought
through the civil war with General
Xiles. He was ordained to the
ministry at Omaha in 1S65 by Bishop
Talbot, and was the first rector of
St. Luke's Episcopal church in this
city. From here he went to Omaha as
rector of Trinity.. He organized the
parish of St. Barnabas, building the
church and serving as rector for several
years. From St. Barnabas he went to
Trinity parish, St. Louis: Grace, Louis
ville, and built St. John's church,
Passaic, N. J.
Sector Betts was chaplain of the
Brothers of Nazareth. His wife, two
daughters and two sons survive him.
He was a thirty-third degree Mason.
A FEW SEASONABLE SUGGESTIONS
A Pocket Book or Chateline Bag.
A Fur Collarette or Muff. A Silver Mounted Umbrella.
An Elegant Moquette Rug.
Gold Medal Carpet Sweeper. Pair of Queen Quality Shoes.
A Pair of Ladies or Men's Slippers.
An Elegant Assortment of Ebony and Sterling Silver Novelties
from ten cents up.
John Carroll.
John Carro!!, one of the early settlers
of Cass county, died at his home nine
miles soutn of Plattsmouth on Mon
day evening from dropsy. Deceased
was eighty-two years of age, and en
joyed a large acquaintance in this city
and county, having settled near Bock
Bluffs in 1S55, where be homesteaded
a farm. He leaves a large family f
children and descendentsto mourn his
death. The funeral was held on
Wednesday afternoon, and the remains
were buried at Lewiston cemetery.
IN OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT
We have a Beautiful Assortment of
China Cups and Saucers, Berry Sets. Chocolate Jugs, Etc.
The Best Assortment of Jardiniers in the City. Elegant Lamps from 2-jc to $10.03
E.
G. DOVE Y & SON
Mrs. C. F. Lau.
Mrs. C. F. Lau died very suddenly at
her home in Murdoek e irly last Thurs
day morning from heart trouble.
Deceased was born in Germany, and
was seventy years of age. She leaves
surviving her a husband and large
family of children. The funeral
services were held on last Saturdav.
Special sale of ladies' silk and flannel
dress waists and dress skirts all this
week. An excellent assortment at
special low prices at Solomon &
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
To inspect tbe Largest end Finest stock of
Dolls, Toys and Games
That ha3 ever been shown in town.
Largest Variety of Every Description
From Foreign and Domestic Manufacturers.
JN ovelties. f Art Goods
.That hare never before been shown in Plattsmouth.
RTIE: MErLPS
418 Main Street, Plattsmouth
Come and have them pat away before they are all gone.
lodge of Modern Woodmen. He was
a private in the third Nebraska regi
ment and came to Plattsmouth about
two years ago.
Drove Away the Wrong Horse.
Silas Crosser, living near Murray,
drove into town on Monday and care
fully bitched his horse in front of
ilatt's meat market, while he went
ir.s;;ie to make a few purcnases.
Wh?n he came out a few minuteslater
his horse and rig had vanished from
the scene and left no trace behind.
He at once concluded that his outfit
had been stolen, and hunted up Mar
shal Slater and told him his troubles.
The marshal was satisfied that tbe
rig had not beeu stolen from Main
street in broad daylight, but had
probably been taken by mistake, and
Crosser was equally well satisfied
that he was the victim of a horse thief.
Accordingly the officer procured a rig
and started out to discover some trace
of the missing horse. After driving
over the roads around town, and
making inquiries of everyone he met.
the marshal returned to town and tele
phoned down to tbe ferry to find out
if a horse answering the description of
the missing animal had been crossed
there, but could discover no trace
whatever of Crosser's horse. He had
about concluded to send out postal
cards notifying officers in other places
to be on the lookout for the horse when
be discovered a rig answering the
exact description of the missing outfit
being driven on Main street. When he
found out who was driving the horse
he was fully satisfied that the rig had
been taken without evil intent and
that it was not a case of horse steal
ing, because the driver was Kev. II.
B. Burgess.
It appears that the reverend gentle
man had been In J. H. Thrasher's
office when Crosser drove up and tied
his horse, that he had told Thrasher
he was going out to the cemetery, and
Thrasher told h m to take his rig.
which was tied near Crosser's, and
drive out. Then a very natural mis
take occurred he untied the wrong
horse, got in-and drove away.
The local tradition that the B. & M.
railroad is contemplating fiUing in a
portion of the old river bed along their
right-of-way here is being revived.
This report is revived at least once a
year, but thus far has proven to be
without the least foundation. With
the excllent terminal facilities and
yard room which the company now has
at Pacific Junction, it is not probable
that they would go to the expense of
many thousand dollars to secure more
yard room here. Pacific Junction is the
logical division and junction point of
the B. & M., and it will doubtless
continue to be unless a central division
point is abandoned altogether.
A. H. Weckbach & Co.
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THE IDEAL
Five Cent Cigar
Delicious aToma Perfect burner
Positively the best.
' No first class retailer should be without
BUDS CIGAES
PEPPER BERG
Main Street, Ptytsmouth, Nb,
The presentation of "The Mounte
bank" at the Farmele theater by
Frederick Warde on Monday evening
was the finest production of this
character that has ever been produced
in Plattsmouth. As an actor Mr.
v arde has very few equals, and our
people were indeed fortunate in being
enabled to witness such a performance
at home. The management of the
Parmele theater have been very suc
cessful in securing first class at
tractions this season, and the theater
going public should appreciate their
efforts by bestowing upon them a
generous patronage.
During the past week County Judge
Douglass has issued marriage licenses
to the following parties: Albert F.
Brunkow, age 21, of Elmwood, and
Jessie Maud Dimmitt, age 22, of Alvo;
George Washington Tanner, age 21,
and Rosetta Helen Drum, age 19, both
of Weeping Water; Jacob Franklin
Schultz, age 24, of Clarinda, Iowa, and
Hannah Seagraves, age 23, of Platts
mouth; Axel Simcn Nelson, age 26, of
Oakland, 2s eb, and Marie Otelia John
son, age 25, of Louisville.
Doings in District Court.
Judge Jessen and Court Reporter
Dixon arrived from Nebraska City on
Monday morning, and immediately
resumed tbe holding of the November
term of district court.
In tbe case of Frank P. Reed vs.
Charles Cherry, the plaintiff was given
a judgment for restitution of lot 1,
block 4G, in thecityof Weeping Water.
In the case of Edward C. Mann vs.
the Plattsmouth Ferry company and
others, the default of all defendants
was entered, case called and hearing
had. The issues were found in favor of
plaintiff and his title perfected to lot
11, block 167, city of Plattsmouth.
The suit for divorce of Cora A.
Graham vs. Walter Graham was heard
on Tuesday afternoon. The defendant
failed to appear, and the testimony of
witnesses for plaintiff was taken. The
plaintiff testified that she was married
to defendant on December 19, 1900,
and that defendant had deserted her
on March 23, 1901, saying that he was
going over to Iowa in search of work.
Since that time she has neither seen
nor heard from him, and he has con
tributed nothing to her support. She
asked for decree of divorce - and that
her maiden name, Cora A. Cotner, be
restored to her, which was granted.
In the case of the state vs. John W.
Whalen the defendant was ordered to
renew bond for appearance at the next
term of court.
Charles Sltzmah, .found guilty of
assault and battery, was called up for
sentence on Monday, .when a fine of
$100 and costs was imposed, which was
suspended for three weeks upon proper
security being given. -
In the case of Lulu Taylor vs. C.
Lawrence Stull the court ruled on
Thursday as follows: It appearing that
there has been paid 81,000, which de
fendant requests be applied on the
judgment for $1,800 and costs. It is
ordered that the defendant give bond
in tbe sum of $1,600 conditioned upon
the payment of said remaining $Sj0.
The defendant ordered released from
the custody of the sheriff Payment to
commence on J une 1, 1905, and continue
at the rate of 815 per month. Such
payment to be made to the clerk of
the district court for the benefit and
keeping of the child.
The case of Mrs. Menzie Boedeker
vs. Charles II Boedeker was occupy
ing tbe attention of the court yester
day afternoon. The domestic affairs
of the Boedekers were being thorough
ly overhauled, much to the delight of
a crowd of interested spectators. The
case is being hotly contested on both
sides, with Attorneys Clark & Rawls
for the plaintiff and Spurlock & Tidd
for the defendant.
The case of the Mangold & Glandt
bank vs. Wm. D. Wheeler and the
Bank of Eagle, involving possession of
eighty acres of corn, trial was had and
case submitted.
In the case of Thomas P. Sammous
vs. Thomas Sullivan, a suit for libel in
which plaintiff secured a verdict for
$20, a motion for a new trial has been
overruled.
Saloons Closed on Sunday.
A spasm of morality has seized upon
the city authorities, and in con
sequence last Sunday was a very dry
day in Plattsmouth, the saluons being
entirely closed all day front, side and
back doors. The trouble which oc
curred on Sunday night a week ago,
in which Frank Wheeler recieved a
broken leg, is no doubt responsible for
the new order of affairs, and until the
moral wae has subsided It will be
necessary to lay in a supply on Satur
day night or go dry on Sunday. Ail
the saloon men were served with
written notice that their places must
not be open or liquor sold on Sundays
hereafter, and so far as known all of
them strictly complied with the order
on last Sunday and locked their doors
and left their curtains raised so that
a view of the whole interior of their
rooms could be had from the streets.
It is quite probable hjwever, that tbe
old order of affairs will be resumed
within a few weeks.
Mel Rose Cream for chapped hands.
Sold by Gering & Co.
REMOVAL
hudecek & Mcelroy
ballots
Have removed to rooms
Over Sherwood's Store
Call and see U3 in our new quar
ters, where we are better prepared
than ever to serve you. Come in
and see our fall and winter sam
ples, and leave your order for a
new buit or overcoat.
Gering & Co.
Quinine.
sell Laxative Bromo
If its watches you are looking for
Crabill has them. Both solid and trold
filled in all sizes.
Sale Was Not a Success.
A. S. Will's horse sale at Eight Mile
Grove school house last Friday after
noon was not very successful, but four
head being sold at auction, and one at
private sale. A large crowd was in
attendance, over three hundred people
were present, and the stock offered
for sale was an exceptionally fine lot
of horses, but as a minimum selling
price was put on, which price tbe
animal had to bring or no sale, the
crowd was backward about bidding
and buying. Sheriff Wheeler was tbe
purchaser of two of the horses which
were sold at auction.
Since the day of the sale Mr Will
has disposed of ten horses at private
sale, and desires the Journal to an
nounce that parties wanting matched
teams or single driving horses can find
suitable animals in this lot of horses,
and that .the remainder of the bunch
is for sale on fair terms.
If you are looking for a bargain call
at Zuckweiler & Lutz's and see their
French flannels for 50c a yard, regular
price 65c.
in addition to initiations the
Kuights and Ladies of Security will
install their new officers elect on
Tuesday evening, December loth.
Deputy J. H. Witt will be present and
talk to the council. As this will be
the most Important meeting prior to
the holidays, the members are all
urged to be present.
1,500,000
During the .month of November
there were fourteen farm mortgages
filed amounting to $24,002, and eight-
teen farm mortgages released amount
ing to $15,400. Seventeen town and
city mortgages were filed amounting
to $8,975, and thirteen town and city
mortgages were released amounting to
82,612.
Before buying your stove call on
Ebinger Hardware company. ' They
carry the best line on earth, such as
the Radiant Home Acorn base burn-
ers, Quick Meal and Acorn ranges and
Bound Oak soft coal stoves.
PEOPLE
In -the United States, now en
joying food cooked in the Ma
jestic, affirm that tbe half has
not been said in its praise. The
manufacturers of these ranges
pledge themselves that all parts
of the Majestic, except the fire
box and the new series Nos. 201
to 212, are made of steel and
malleable iron, and purchasers
are assured that it is as good and as honest as skilled labor and rranjr
can produce. For sale in Plattsmouth by
JOHN COX
Dealer in Builders Hardware. Stoves. Tinware, Etc.
THE GREAT MAJESTIC.
