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c7 - I Krery Ptmorrat In Cmi county Th Journal will err b bfi found la- C HtHif I'latt- vocateof Iwruucrary In lim countjr.j nnxitli mimI I'usH nmnly In tc-nTn "DKMOCKATIC AT ALL TIJIES AND UNDKB ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. office-no. 112, south sixtii stkket PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA. THURSDAY, MARCH 26. 1903 Number 13. Volume XXIII 1 . V 5 1. ft V PLATTSMOUTH WILL HAVE LIGHT. The City Council Grants a Franchise to C. C. Parmele for New Light and Heating Plant. The city of I'lattsmouth has been in total darkness, as far asst reels are con cerned for over one year, and strangers visiting the city have no doubt won dered whv this was the case in a town with a M)piilatioii or ooo or Toon in habitants. The citi.ens were getting pretty well work up to the point that some thing had to be done in the way of re- lighting the streets, a question that has lieen foremost in the minds or a numU'rof Pluttsmouth's leading bus- IneKS men. So the city council in a H.H-cial called meeting for the purpose, on Thursday night last granted Mr. C'.ias. C. I'armele a twenty-five year franchise for an electric liirht ami beat ii.g plant, with all the privileges such proposition requires toenter uion the streets, avenues ami alleys of the city, an I to erect therein poles and wires for the light plant ami to lay under- ground pipes to conduct gas awl heat to various pans ih ineciiy. It Is a well known fact that the pres- ent light plant is not satisfactory, and we understand that propositions have len made to buy the same at a reas- able figure. I bison its race does noiap- lar as though the projectors oi the new niant imcnueu anything in uie shaue of a irame of "freeze out" with old company, which has been an eye sore tothe city almost from the date of its construction. Three councilmen, Steimker, Lutz and Neuman, voted against the prop osition from fear that such action would have a tendency tocontlict with the suit of the landholders of the old plant against the city. Itoth city at torney iseeson and Mr. uoot, who is one of the attorneys for the city in the matter, assured the objecting mem- Imts that there was nothing in the franchise ordinance which in any way was binding upon the city. Mr. Hoot stated, in the way of explanation, that the United States Court of Appeals at St. Iu s recently disposed or the case of the bondholders of the plant against J. (I. Kichey, and had sustain ed the decision of Judge Munger of the federal court at Omaha. Thisdecision is a favorable indication that the city will win, as the same questions involv ed in one are almost identical to the other. Judge Munger'sopinion is that the contract bet ween the city and the stockholders was a contract of lease and not of sale. The Journal believes it is the sin cere wish or nearly every citizen in Flattsmouth that the new plant will be put in as soon as possible, so that we all can see our way up ana uown laiii street w ithout the aid of a lantern. Mr. I'armele says he proposes to put in a plant that will lie a credit to the city, and one that will be in operation during theentire night. Consequently everyone interested in the future wel fare of Plattsmouthshonld rejoice that the enterprise is in the hands of a man who has the means and the will to car ry it out. The ordinance in full appears else where in this issue of the Journal. Very Unfortunate. Hazel Marshall, the l.Vyear-oId and oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Iaul Marshall, near Wabash, died and was buried last Saturday. (jlauys, a younger sister, is very low at the pres ent writing with measles and pneu monia, from which Hazel died. They were the only children of Mr and Mrs. Marshall and while the death of one is , a deep affliction and almost unbearable, It will be doubly so should Gladys also be called away. The Journal deeply sympathizes with Mr. and Mrs. Mar shall, and hopes they will be spared the youngest daughter. The Grumbler. What city in the wide, wide world is without them? That I'lattsmouth has a few more than her proper quota, we are not going to question. Some leople call them kickers. They kick at everything done by the city officials, -ountv officials, and very often the newspapers. Frequently one will re mark: "Why don't you roast SO and SO: l U not Uie nrooer man for the olace." Such things have been suggested to th Journal since the city tickets have been nominated. The tickets are tie - fore you, now if you have any griev ances against those on one ticket you can vote another. You fail to attend your primaries to help select the candidates, and set up a howl against the nominees. Aow your remedy is at the polls on the 7th day of April, and if you fail to take advantage of it. forever hold your peace thereafter. Married In Glenwood. Henry Stull and Miss Mattie K. Iligleyof I'lattsmouth were married at noon yesterday (Wednesday, Marcti !8, 1903) at the apartments of Mr.and Mrs. F. C Jackson, Squire Day officiat ing. Following the ceremony the entire party was entertained at the Arcade restaurant by Mr. Jackson. Glenwood (Iowa) Opinion. They will make their home near this city, where Mr. Stull in farming. . Dr. MarslialU block. dentist, Fitzgerald The Farmers Organizing. It would wein from the following special from Murdmk under date of March 22, that the farmers 01 uass county have commennced organization for self protection: The Kchool house liere was crowded Saturday at a mass meeting of fann ers and business men to listen to a discussion of the elevator question by C. V incent of Omaha. At the close of his address a teinMrary organization was effected and nearly ll.mw was HiibscrihtMl in ten minutes. The local association voted unanimously to join the state farmers co-oerat ive associa tion and a soliciting committee was chosen to secure stock. A K?rmanent organization will U? made next week. Self-protection is the only salvation for the farmers of Nebraska in this day and age, and they are fully realiz ing this fact Beyond All Comparisons. One of the many factors contrihut ing to the remarkably rapid and solid ir row tli of St. Ixuis is the marvelous development of the southwest and ot1Cr territory tributary to that city in ,. jnes of trade. In 1904 there will rje ,e(1 the Kreatest World's Fair in m,e world. The presidential cam- DaiL,n will also take place. To keep inr rme(j wjtn tne whole world you should subscrilMi at once for that peer of newspapers, the Twice-a-week St Louis Keuublic. It is indispensable to U)e farmer, merchant or professional man. Its telegraphic and cable service CALLED TO HER REWARD. Death of Mrs. Catherine A. Leyda, Mother of J. M. Leyda, of Plattsmouth. (I'alU City News.) At her home in this city on Satur day, March 14, V.m, Mrs. Catharine A. Levda. aged ; years, 10 months and 12 days. The deceased came to this" city witl her husUind, from Weeping Water, about two years ag , at the solieita tion of her sons of this city who be Iieved that the change would prove beneficial to their mother's health, which tiad long been im pared. At first there was a slight improvement, but it was not of long duration, and she gradually became worse again, bearinir her sufferings patiently until the end came peacefully on last Satur day. The funeral took place from the residence on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Cole officiating, to whom we are in debted for the following obituary: Catherine A. Slioup was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, May 2, 183G. and died in Falls City, Neb., on the 14th day of March, 1903, aged 6(i years, 10 months and 12 days. She was married to Reuben K. Leyda, March 2.". 18."8. To this union five children were born, one of whom died in infancy the other four, J. E. and W. S. Leyda, of this city; J. M. Leyda, of Platts mouth, and O T. Leyda, of Weeping Water, survive their mother. She moved with the family to Nebraska in 1881 and settled on a farm near Weep ing Water, where she resided until her removal to Falls City in 1900. She became a member of the Bap tist church in 18T6, transferred her membership to the Grand View Chris tian church in 1897, and upon her removal to Falls City transferred her memDershp to the Christian cjiurch at this place. In her death she leaves behind her a husband, four sons, six grandchildren and ten brothers and sisters to mourn her death. - She was a Christian in all that word implies optimistic, hopeful, patient, unselfish, thinking often of the welfare of the fam jly untn the very last She trusted in God and reared her family in reverence to His name For several years she has been a constant. sufferer, but for the last year has been confined to her home, at times suffering was borne with the fortitude and courage of a true con queror. "What did we ask. with all our love for her. But just a breath of fuller life To ease the laboring lungs? And God hath given her The gift of life Itself full everlasting life! What did we pray for? Kest. even for one night That she might raise with sleep's most jrolden I dews Refreshed to fuel the morning in her soul ; And God bath given her His eternal rest! We not pro(reI. 1 From that dread wei freedom for one hour ight of weariness she born Strujfsling for months to shake death's shadow off. And God hath made her free forevermore!" E. W. C. Danger Frort) Colds and Grip. The greatest danger from colds and grip is their resulting in pneumonia If reasonable care is used, however and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken, all danger will be avoided Among the tens of thousands who have used this remedy for these diseases we have yet to learn of a single case having resulted in pneumonia, which shows conclusively that it is a certain pre ventive of that dangerous disease. It will cure a cold or an attack of the grip in less time than any other treat ment. It is pleasant and safe to take For sale by all druggists. If you are a judge of a good smoke try the "Acorns" 5 cent cigar and you will smoke no other. the cm czxunouz 7An Absolutely: Puro there is r:o sujsnruTE GEORGE DAVIS AMICK. One of the Early Pioneers of Cass County Passes to His Reward. At his home near Murray, Cass coun ty, Nebraska, on Tuesuay, warcn n, 1903, at 8 o'clock a. m., of a complica tion of diseases, supplemented by ad vancing age, George Davis Amick de parted this life, aged 71 years, 11 months and 27 days. George Davis Amick was born March 20, 1831, in Bedford county, Pennsylva nia, and at the age of seven years, his parents removed to Gurnsey county, Ohio, where on a farm he developed nto a robust, manly and industrious young manhood, early mastering the details of successful farming and stock- raising. In 1850 lie was united in mar riage to Mrs. Mary Archer, a widow with four children. Mrs. Archer was a native of Pennsylvania, hut the cou pie located for awhile in Noble county, Ohio, w bore they were mar.-.e I. Of Mr Amick's four step-children but two are now living .J ude Michael Archer, of this city, and Char'es Archer, of Lin coin, Nebraska. In 1854 Mr. Amick removed to Des Moines county, Iowa, and located on a farm near Burlington, where he was engaged in farming and stock-raising for two years. Like many other energetic and ambitious young men of a half century ago, he caught the Nebraska fever and in 1856 remov ed to Cass county. On October 14, 1850, in company with his father, Jos eph Amick, Judge Archer, then young man, William Amick, a brother of the deceased, William Young, then county surveyor, a Mr. Lamar and Mr. Russell, George D. Amick marked the boundaries around that pre emption that quarter section of land near Murray, Cass county, Nebraska, upon whiclihe planted his home, and improved and beautified into one of those beautiful farms for which Ne braska has become so famous. Here in the incipient life of a great state Mr. Amick and family braved all the perils and dangers, the inconven iences and discomforts of pioneer life, courageously facing danger from rov ing, thieving and murderous bands of Indians as well as the almost equally dangerous ''claim jumper;" but for nearly half a century he lived upon that homestead to witness the marvel ous growth of a great state first the velopinent of a territory and then its formation into a state, and the trans formation of bleak prairie and sandy plain into beautiful farms with teem ing industry and higher civilization everywhere. As a reward for the industry and toil of Mr. Amick he succeeded from the time he planted the stakes around his "pre-emption." Careful manage ment enabled him to add to his pioneer farm, and finally became the owner of nearly five hundred acres nearly al of which is in a high state of cultiva tion, beautified here and there with forest tree and productive orchard. To Mr. and Mrs. Amick five children were born. A son, Joseph, died when two years and four months old and an other son, James, died when three weeks old. The surviving children consist of Mrs. Minerva Slocum, who with her family reside near Murray Cass county, Nebraska; John W. Amick resides at Stockton, Rooks county Kansas; David L. Amick, the baby of the family, with his family, resides on his father's pre-emption, near Murray and thus occupies the old patrimonial homestead. The wife and mother preceded her husband into the Great Hereafter, having died in August 1895, and now by her side, in the beantiful cemetery at Eight Mile Grove, beneath oak and elm, evergreen and rose, re pose in quiet, eternal, dreamless sleep, all that is mortal of him with whom she bad traveled earth's pilgrimage for more than forty-five years. Now side by side they are sleeping In the grave's dark, dreamless bed. While the willow houghs seem weeping As they lieud bjve the dead George D. Amick was a man univer sally respected. Scrupulously honest his word was to him as sacred and binding as his bond or his oath. His neighbors and all having any business transactions with him would accept his word as readily as his bond. Qep erous, considerate, sympathetic, he was never known to press or oppress a debtor, and was never known to sue a person in bis life. He was most genial and companionable, and exceptionably hospitable and entertaining in his beautiful home. He was of that pec u iar character, so seldom seen, that al ways made and had friends without a single enemy. As a citizen he was a model prompt ly meeting his obligations, never avoid- ng duty-when duty called him to act. During his long life, in politics he was an ardent democrat and considered it one of the first duties of a good citizen to exercise the right of suffrage at every election no matter what politi cal preference the citizens might have. Mr. Amick during his long life be- onged to that class of christian char acters, whicli by daily walk, exem plary habit and a conscientious observ ance of the bibical injunction, "do unto others as ye would that others do unto you," more nearly and truthfully Uustrates the true christian charac ter than the mere observance of church ritual and outward form. Yet at the time of his death and for a long time previous, he wasa professing christian, being, at the time of his decease, a member of the Methodist church at Eight Mile Grove, thus passing away in the arms of the church with im plicit faith in immortality in the Great Beyond. On Wednesday, March 18, 1903, at 2 m., the funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Eight Mile Grove conducted by Rev. R. G. Carter, the Eight Mile Grove choir rendering suitable and appropriate selections. The pall bearers consisted of ex-Sher iff W. D. Wheeler, John Thomason, James Root, Benjamin Beckman, C. Bengen and Louis Crabtree. A large concourse of people were in attend ance, a number being from Platts mouth, the church being inadequate to accommode all, thus leaving many unable to gain admittance. The large number present, consisting of relatives, neighbors and friends fully and most impressively attested the very high es teem and love for the deceased and bis family. Thus among the many during the last year and a half, has passed away another pioneer of Cass county. Sev enty years ago, a twining tendril at mother's knee passing along through boyhood through young manhood through middle age, yet onward still beyond the bibbical life span of three score and ten, and tnen, typical oi autumnal decay and death, silently and quietly lay down life's burdens and sank to quiet rest beside the ashes of the lifa partner the loved one, and into the bosom oi the land be loved so well, and to the advancement and up building of which he had given nearly half a century of his life. George D. Amick will not soon be forgotten. His memory will remain entwined around child, grandchild, neighbor and friend. The grave will not be forgotten, but willing hands prompted by loving hearts will keep memory green and fresh, with flower, vine and rosebush, the tributes of love from child, grandchild and friend to father, graud father depart ed friend. Investments iq Colorado. An empire of undeveloped country in Northwestern Colorado larger than several eastern states is being opened by the new Denver, Northwestern & Pacific Short Line and other railroads. Opportunities- for thousands to find homes and fortunes in agriculture, horticulture and coal lands invest ments, government land stock raising and new towns. If you want a home or business in delightful climate and favorable altitude, write for handsome illustrated book describing this empire. Authentic data furnished from person al investigation. Inclose 25 cents for postage and if not interseted show to an unsettled neighbor. Address North western Land & Development Co., (Inc.,) Boulder, Colorado. Fire at Weeping Water. A special from Weeping Water, under date of March 24, says: 'Fire destroyed the restaurant of Jeff Hemp hill at this place early this morning, Mr. Hemphill was sleeping in the restaurant and was awakened by tbe smoke about 3 o'clock. He found the building so full or smoke that it was with difficulty that he found his way out. The origin of the fire is unknown, but it is supposed to have started in the kitchen. The inside oP the build ing was completely gutted, none of the stock or furniture or fixtures were gaved, and it is reported that about $50 in money was burned. The build ing is badly damaged on tbe inside, tne lire was put out by the nre corn- piny before the flames reached the outside. Tbe loss is about $1,000 with only $200or300 insurance." dort Riots. Disturbances of strikers are not nearly as grave as an individual dis order of the system.- Overwork, loss of sleep, nervous tension will be followed by utter collapse, unless a reliable remedy is immediately employed There s nothing so efficient to cure disorders of the Liver or Kidneys as Electric Bitters. It's a wonderful tonic, and effective nervine and the greatest all around medicine for run down systems. It dispels Nervousness, Rheumatism and Neuralgia and expels Malaria germs. Only 50c and satisfac tion guaranteed by F. G. Fricke & Co. druggists. &9 li vi (V- v--9 rl f if as to HIGH akt." we Copyrighted 1802. 11 )Wl 4 ft you something not to be found elsewhere something new. If you want to pay more, you have the largest line of new suits in Cass county to pick from. No risk on your part, either, for money back if you want it, is the rule here. Call and See Our New Stock! 0 ;j Leading O j Clothier., Seven K22on boxes sold in post 12 COLONIZATION OF THE SOUTHWEST Aid and Inducement Offered by the Missouri Pacific Railway. The Missouri Pacific Railway is bending every effort towards develop ing the agricultural, mineral and in dustrial resources of the west and southwest. To attain this end, it asks the aid and co-operation of every farmer, miner, merchant and pro fessional man along its lines. The developement of the products of any section of the country means just so much more capital to be spent in that section. Prosperous neigh bors make a prosperous community, especially if they have their interests at home. It is this class of persons that the Missouri Pacific Railway asks the patrons along its lines to invite to their sections. You furnish the names and ad dresses and we will furnish the nec cessary descriptive and illustrated literature to induce them to settle in your community. We wish to colonize the west and southwest, and offer every inducement in the way of excellent transportation facilities nnd low rates to all pros pective settlers and homeseekers. II. C. Townsesd, General Passenger and Ticket Agent St. Louis, Mo. Winn Wins a Bride. C. L. Winn, superintendent of the laundry at the Institution and Miss Jessie Judkins girls' supervisor at the Institution, surprised their friends Saturday by going to Plattsmouth where they were married. They both have hosts of friends who wish them well. Mr. Winn is the instructor of the GlenMOod Juvenile band. At the band practice in the room over the Ilawkeye clothing house Tuesday evening the boys locked their leader in until he consented to treat. Did be? Yes. Glenwood (Iowa) Opinion. Move Along. There is no use worring, fretting and losing sleep because some one has found fault with what you do. 'Tis the common lot of a man in business. The merchant doesn't please all his customers; the postmaster is cuffed and kicked for alleged mistakes;, the railroad agent is frequently backed up in the corner and given to understand this and that and the other thing; the butcher is forever reminded of the tough steak, and even the minister finds it hard to please all thecongrega tion with his best sermons. If you do not believe this ask these men. The newspaper man gets more than his share of it and is expected to get out a cheerful newspaper all the same. A man befriends another for years and is tUTngd down and abused. Such things are not pleasant but they always have been and dqubtless always will be and Uie man who goes through them the easiest, is the one who pays the least attention to them, and goes right along trying to be pleasant and useful. Dr. Frank L. Cummins, dentist. Office with Dr. E. D. Cummins. Gentle S Gentle spring is holding a sort of informal reception at our store, and you're invited. Our Spring Suits are receiving the most marked at tention. Fashion's new fancies bloom forth at every turn to bid vou welcome. ....Come and Stay as Long We'll not try to hurry your decision what suits your price and tastes, but certainly will take great pleasure in counting you among our callers. If you-limit your expenditure for a spring suit to $6.50 to $12.50, we can show -MORGAN- To Cure a CoM in One E3ay months. This CiStCTC, A Word for Dad. We happened in a home the other night and over the parlor door saw the legioned, worked in letters of . red "What is home without a mother!" Across the room was another brief, "God bless our home," .Now what's the matter with "Godblessour Dad!" He gets up early, lights the fire, boils an egg, grabs hisdinner pail and wipes off the dew of the dawn with boots, while many a mother is sleeping. He makes the weekly handout for the butcher, the grocer, the milkman and baker, and his little pile is badly worn before he has been home an hour. He stands off the bailiff and keeps the rent paid up. If there is a noise dur ing the night Dad is kicked in the back and made to go down to find the burglar and kill him. Mother darns the socks, but dad bought the socks in the first place and the needles and the yarn afterward: Mother does up all the fruit; well dad bought it all the jars and the sugar costs like the mischief. Dad bought chickens for the Sunday dinner, carvedithem him self and draws the neck from the ruins after every one else is served. "What is home without a mother?" Yes, that is all right, but what is home without a father? Ten chances to one it is a boarding house, father is under a slab and the landlady is a widow. Dad, here's to you! You've got your faults you may have lots of them, but youre all right, and we will miss you when you're gone. Easily Explained. "Xiles, Ohio, March 1, 1903. Please accept my thanks for the kind advise received from you some time ago. Since the time I started using Triner's American Elixir of Hitter Wine I was feeling better and am now a perfectly healthy man again, able to do hard work and able to eat a hearty meal. If you knew w hat condition I was in you would pronounce my speedy cure a miracle. I could not sleep for many nights and my appetite was gone. All my muscle-power disappeared and I 'iud to give up my work. To-day I feel stronger than ever before. Michael Kapusta." There Is nothing miraculous about it. Mr. Kapusta's blood was weak and impure and con sequently the whole body suffered. Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine being the best blood purilier quickly renewed the blood, gave strength to all organs, restored his health. It helps in every instance. Use it now, you need it; during spring everybody should use it. It is made of pure grape wine and herbs, nothing else. For sale at drug stores and at the manufacturer's, Jos. Triner, "99 south Ashland ave, Chicago, 111., Pilsen station. Fire at Springfield. Our neighboring city of Springfield, Sarpy county, was the scene of a most disastrous conflagration early Thurs day morning of last week. Most of the business houses on the south side of the principal business street, were de stroyed, entailing a loss or nearly 40, OtM) most of which is covered by insur ance. It is thought to be the work of an incindiary. pnogl as You Please.... h H I Leading ji (N) i Clothier....;! Crf? la TWO Days. every S&yZyr DOS. 25c MILWAUKEE OFFICE. The Railroad With the Handsomest Train In America Now Has A City Of flee to Match. The new oflice of the Chicago, Mil waukee & St. Paul railway recently opened o.i the corner of Farnam and Sixteenth streets, Omaha, form the handsomest and best furnished suite of olllces in the west. The management has been parti cularly fortunate In securing the present location, as it certainly Is one of the best in the city and most credit able to the judgment of the general western agent, F. A. Nash. There has been no Indulgence in twadry ornamentation in fitting up these offices. Every fitting and equipment is rich, chaste and substantial; all woodwork being of mahgany. The iloors are marble tiling. There is a severe air of respectabi 1 i t y and good taste in the total absence of that indiscriminate jumble of display advertising, a cross between the penny news stand and theater billboard, pe culiar to most railroad ticket offices. The upper portion of the Milwaukee office walls are adorned with a few scenic pictures on the road finely executed, and the distance they are placed from the eye gives them a realistic appearance in prospective and very pleasing effect. The most pleasing feature of the whole work is the product of Omaha skill and design, all of the fittings and work having been done at home here, and is an evidence of what we can do when given a chance. That Omaha manufacturers and artisans have had an opportunity to demonstrate their skill and up-to-date methods is due to Mr. Nash, we are told, and it is an evidence of local pride and sound judg ment in him. Omaha Western La borer. "A Wise Woman." A large audience greeted "A Wise Woman" at the I'armele Saturday night, and was very highly appreciated by those who like a play of thlschara ter. It was mirth provoking, and kept the audience In a good humor all the way through the play. The sing ing was good, the ladies very attract! ve and, take it all In all, most of those present were very well pleased. 3obn Bauer's Zbc "fcar&ware Dan makes a specialty of all kinds of Tinwork, such as Roofing, Guttering, etc., and all work guaranteed. Cull and get prices before contracting work. 506 Aafn Street, Plattsmoutb, Wcbrasha. v- 0 i i a i - v