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IL A. and T. B. BATES, Puhlihiikkm.
"DEMOCRATIC AT ALL TIMES AND UNDER ALL CI KCUM STANCES.
Volume XXIII
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA. THURSDAY. AUGUST 27. 1903
Number 3G
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The Largest and Host
A SPLENDID TICKET NAMED!
Every Precinct Fully Represented, and the Utmost Har
mony Prevailed Throughout.
CANDIDATES VERY POPULAR!
A Brief Sketch of the Can
didates Placed Before
The Voters.
The democrats of Cass county met
In convention at the court house in
this city on Saturday, August 22, 1903.
The convention was called to order
promptly at II a. in., hy J. 1. Falter,
chairman of the county committee.
W. B. Banning.of Liberty precinct, was
elected temporary chairmain, Walter
E. Tailing, of Salt ('reek precint, sec
retary, and Frank Schlater, assistant
secretary.
On motion, the chairman appointed
the following committees: On credentials-Henry
IS. (Serine, G. W. Harsh
man and Joseph Tighe. On resolu
tions M. A. Hates, Charles S. Stone
and II. I). Travis.
As there were no contesting delega
tions the credentials as presented were
accepted.
The temporary organization was
made permanent. After which an ad
journment was taken to one o'clock.
During the noon recess, the district
convention met for the purpose of nom
inating a candidate for commissioner.
Henry II. Gering was elected chairman
and George Horn, secretary. There
being no opposition to Jacob Tritsch,
of Right Mile (Jrove precint, that gen
tleman was nominated by acclamation.
The convention reassembled prompt
ly at one o'clock, and upon moticn the
order of nominations for the various
offices as they appeared in the conven
tion call, was adopted.
For treasurer William I). Wheeler,
of West Hock Bluffs precinct, was nom
inated by acclamation.
For county clerk II. M. Soennich
en, of Plattsraouth, was also nomin
ated by acclamation.
For sheriff John I). McBride was
renominated by acclamation.
For clerk of the district court Jos
eph Tighe, of Elm wood precinct, was
nominated by acclimation.
For county judge the names of II.
D. Travis and M. Archer were present
ed to the convention. Mr. Travis was
nominated by a vote of 98 J to "31 for
Judge Archer.
For assessor the names of J. P. Fal
ter and Geo. W. Snyder were presented
for the nomination of assessor, and the
former was nominated by a vote of 91
to S5i for Mr. Snyder.
For coroner E. 11. Craig, of Salt
Creek preciuct, and Dr. Worthman, of
Louisville, were placed in nomination.
The former was nominated by a vote of
117 to CO for Dr. Worthman.
For surveyor Baxter Smith, of this
city, was the unanimous choice of the
convention.
The convention then proceeded to
elect members of the county central
committee, with Henry II. Geringas
chairman, which resulted in the selec
tion of the following gentlemen, from
the various precincts, to-wit:
Tipton Ed lietz.
Greenwood Henry Appleman.
Salt Creek B. F. Laughlin.
Stove Creek Joseph Mullen.
Elm wood Charles E. Powers.
South Bend O. W. Zaar.
Center John Tighe.
Louisville Theodore Helm.
Avoca M. M. Straub.
Mt. Pleasant F. M. Massie.
Eight Mile Grove Philip Horn.
Nehawka Lester Stone.
Liberty W. B. Banning.
First Rock Bluffs .H. Banning.
Sec. Rock Bluffs W. P. Hutcheson.
Plattsmoutli William Uutnmel.
Weeping Water First ward, J. C.
Corley; second ward, Herman Cleech;
third ward, Wesley Davis.
Plattsmouth City First ward, Ed.
Fitzgerald; second ward, Fred Kroeh
ler; third ward, James II. Herold;
fourth ward, John Cory; fifth ward,
John Lutz.
The following gentlemen were select
ed as delegates to the state convention:
G. W. Ilarsbman, W. B. Banning, J as.
If. Herold, Henry II. Gering, O. II.
Allen, W. H. Miller. Albert Fickler,
Ur. E. W. Foster, O. W. Zaar, John
Group, John Kirkham, Frank Stander,
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Harmonious Convention
A Number of Years.
D. J. Pitman, John Lutz, W. E. Pall
ing, E. T. Comer, George Forman and
M. G. Kimie.
Just previous to adjournment, a mo
tion toempower the central committee
to select delegates to judicial conven
tion, was carried.
The attendance was very large, ev
ery precinct and ward in the county
being represented with full delega
tions. It was declared by those who
have attended conventions for the past
quarter of a century or more, that
this was one of the largest, most inter
esting and enthusiastic nominating
conventions ever held in Cass county.
Democrats were here from every sec
tion of the county, and returned to
their homes in the evening with smil
ing countenances, feeling good over
the result of the spend id day's work
accomplished in nominating one of the
best tickets ever put up in the county.
WILLIAM D. WIIKKLKR,
the democratic nominee for treasurer,
is so well and favorably known in Cass
county, that it is hardly worth while
for the Journal to say even a word to
his praise. "Billy," as lie is familiarly
known, has resided in this county for
many years, and is known to almost
every voter in it. He was sheriff for
two terms, and while serving in that
capacity made many friends. As to
his qualifications for the position of
treasurer, old residents tell us there is
not a man in Cass county better fitted
or more capable of performing the
duties of the office in every particular.
He is one of the most sociable gentle
men to be found anywhere. Honest as
the day is long, and clever to a fault
The general impression among all par
ties is that he will poll a much larger
vote than simply his own party
strength. And if elected will un
doubtedly prove the "right man in the
right place."
II. M. SOENNICH.SEN.
It will be more fully demonstrated
as the election approaches, that the
democrats of Cass county made no
mistake in nominating the above gen
tleman last Saturday for county clerk.
Melchoir Soennichsen was born in
Germany, and came from the old
country direct to Plattsmouth in 1882,
wlien but fifteen years of age. He en
tered into business in this city in
1889, and has been considered one of
our most efficient business men since.
One yearago last spring he was elect
ed to the office of city clerk, a position
he is now filling with credit to himself
and the people of the city of Platts
mouth. He is one of the most capable
men for the position of clerk in the
county. Take into consideration his
genial qualities together with his well
known qualifications, he is bound to
make an excellent race for the posi
tion to which he aspires. Wherever
known his friends are legion. Mr.
Soennichsen is at present connected
with thegrocery firm of Week bach &
Co.
ions d. m'rkide.
In renominating this gentleman for
sheriff the democrats knew what they
were doing recognizing the fact he is
one of the best officials that has ever
been elected in Cass county. The day
was never too disagreeable, the night
too dark or the task too great for John
McBride when duty called. He has
made a most efficient sheriff, and the
people who have had business with his
office, know this, perhaps, better than
we do. John D. McBride Is a man of
the people. He started a poor boy,
and by his untiring industry has work
ed himself up to the present position.
He has undoubtedly proved to the
people of Cass county that he deserves
to be re-elected. He has been tried
and not found wanting in the dis
charge of his duty, and the Journal be
lieves that the voters opthe county
will recognize this facVto the extent
that they will reflect him for another
term. No better man anywhere can
be found, and he truly deserves the
second term.
CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT.
Joseph Tighe, of Wabash, whom the
democrats nominated for clerk of the
district court, is a gentleman who
possesses all the essentials to fill the
position of clerk of the district court
not only with credit to himself but
also to the people of the county. Mr.
Tighe has been a resident of Cass
county for many years, coining here In
Eiliiiife!
Held in the County for
1872. Mr. Tighe was in the grain busi
ness at Louisville for several years,
from which place he removed to Wa
bash, where he has been engaged in
the same business up to a few weeks
ago. He is one of Cass county's best
citizens, has never held any office, but
is in every way qualified to perform
the duties of clerk of the district
court, if the voters at the ensuing
election decide that he is the man they
want. Joe Tighe is fairly well known
throughout the county, and all who
are acquainted with the gentleman
praise him as a first-class man, an ex
cellent citizen and honorable in all his
dealings.
COUNTY JUDGE.
For the responsible position of coun
ty judge, Hon. Harvey D. Travis, of
this city was nominated. While he
was nominated whileAbsent
convention hall and witTiout
from the
his con
sent, be made ejfyy. effptt to decline
the honor, bup.cortvention would
not listen y??J3 'appal for liberation.
Harvey JfJT 5TrayViOnie of the best
men xvt&&j)iCi& county, but in
the stat-w .oraska, and as to quali
fications; people of the county
knpirjt fJt than we do that there is
no oClarrsfin between Id and the
republican candidate.?; The people al
so J now very well thatVltlr. Travis
is elected, the affairs otttjaf, office will
be in the hands of a mnVbo fully un
derstands them. A.Ist-clacs. lawyer,
a clever gentleinad arid a cifzen that
we are.all prouder, tlte voters of Cass
county will that he is elected next
November. . - They know he is able to
take care of the office, without any
outside advisers. In this particular
position the "office seeks the man,
not the man the office."
COUNTY ASSES80R.
Under the law recently enacted by
the legislature, the voters are called
upon to elect an assessor for the coun
ty at large. By reading this law it
will be seen that this is one of the
most responsible offices in the county,
and needs the services of a man who is
in every particular well qualified for
the place. Looking at the matter in
this light, the democrats have placed
before the voters of Cass county Jacob
P. Falter, a gentleman who has served
the people so faithfully for over two
terms on the board of county com
missioners. The experience he has
gained while county commissioner,
eminently fits him for such a position.
Not every man is qualified for county
assessor, and but few are as well fitted
for it as Jake Falter. Mr. Falter was
born in Germany, but has been a resi
dent of Cass county ever since he was
eleven years of age. During his career
on the board Mr. Falter has had an
opportunity to acquaint himself with
all kinds of taxable property that
should receive the direct attention of
assessors, and in many instances a class
of property that is sometimes missed
by that official. All such matters come
under the county assessor's direct su
pervision. If Jake Falter is not the
best qualified man in the county for
the position, he at least has but few
equals. When the voters understand
the arduous duties of county assessor
they will certainly decide that J. P.
Falter is the man equal to the task.
FOR COKOXES.
Mr. E. B. Craig, of the village of
Greenwood, was nominated for coron
er. While the position may not be a
very lucrative one, yet it is very im
portant that a man who fully under
stands the business of the office should
be elected. Mr. Craig has been a resi
dent of Greenwood for a number of
years, by profession an undertaker, and
is rated as a first-class citizen withal.
If he Is elected he assures the people
of the county that he will attend
strictly to the duties of the office, no
matter at what hour called, day or
night.
BAXTER SMITH.
For surveyor, Baxter Smith was the
unanimous choice of the convention.
Mr. Smith is a gentleman who needs
no introduction by the Journal. He is
a resident of this city, has been for
a number of years and is at present
engaged in contracting and building.
He is a practical surveyor, and has
done a great deal of this kind of work
in this line. Mr. Smith is a splendid
man, a good citizen, and if elected will
perform the duties of theoOTce to per
fection. JACOB TBI ETCH.
Here is a gentleman who Is most fa
vorably known in every section of Cass
county. No better nomination could
possibly be made for commissioner.
Mr. Trietch is a farmer and resides in
Eight Mile Grove precinct. He has
lived in Cass county for nearly thirty
years, and having served one term In
the capacity of commissioner, knows
well the duties of the office. Being a
farmer he understands better the
wishes of that class of K?ople than his
opponent, and if the farmer element
desire one who will look well to their
Interests in every particular, they wll'
rise up en masse on election day and
vote for Jacob Trietch, In whom they
have the utmost confidence that he
will do his duty for the best interests
of every section of Cass county east,
west, north and south.
C. S. WORTMAN.
C. S. Wortman. County Superinten
dent, and nominated by acclamation
for re-election, has been one of the
most successful of the young educa
tors of the state. Serving his appren
ticeship in the country schools near
his home, he later superintended the
schools of Laurel and Hartington, this
state, being unanimously re-elected by
the board at each place at an increas
ed salary. These, places employ live
and nine teacheis, respectixely. From
the latter position he entered the
State university.
His experience and education make
him eminently qualified for the posi
tion he now has. He holds a Profes
sional State Life Certificate, could in
one year complete the course in litera
ture, and received his degree last June
from the College of Law. Prof. Wort
man is about 28 years of age, married,
and has two children, aged one and
three. His wife was assistant princi
pal with him in the Laurel schools.
He is purely a Cass county product,
being born on a farnm few miles west
of South Bend, where his parents set
tled in the early days in 1859. His
entire life has been spent here except
when teaching or going to school.
When appointed County Superinten
dent last March he was finishing his
university course from which he later
graduated as was said above. Super
intendent Wortman has executive
ability, is a careful student, . and is a
broad-minded man. Few men, com
paratively, if any, keep themselves
more abreast of the advanced educa
tional thought, as well as the affairs
and questions of the day. Besides
these he has the power to express him
self in public speech when occasion re
quires. By nature he is kind and sympathe
tic, and to these is added a manly,
christian character. He is by birth
and training of a thrifty make-up,
having with his noble little wife, spent
several months farming with his fath
er last year after his mother's death.
Whatever he does, he does with a will
determination to do well. " During the
months he has been in office, he has
been conservative, conscientious, hard
working public servant, and faithful
and fearless in discharging his duties.
He has a wide acquaintance among the
school men of the state, and although
new in office, is counted among the
ablest county superintendents.
Puts an End to it All.
A grievous wail oftimes comes as a
result of unbearable pain from over
taxed organs. Dizzinesss, Backache,
Liver complaint and Constipation.
But thanks to Dr. King's New Life
Pills they put an end to it all. They
are gentle but thorough. Try them.
Only 25c. Guaranteed by F. G. Fricke
& Co. druggist.
A Pedlar Incident.
A special from Glenwood Iowa, to
the Omaha Bee, under date of August
23, says: "While flying a monster box
kite, measuring twelve feet high by
four feet square, Ed. Merrit, an
employe of the Institute for Feeble
minded Children, was suddenly jerked
from the ground and carried to a very
great height, and was only saved from
serious injury by his great presence of
mind in sliding down the rope. As it
was his hands suffered slightly from
the friction in coming down. The
possibility of his being lifted up had
been foreseen and he had fastened the
rope to a tree."
Taken With Cramps.
Wm. Kirmse, a member of the bridge
gang worki ng near Littleport wastaken
suddenly ill Thursday -night with
cram ps and a k i nd of chol era. II is case
was so severe that he had to have the
members of the crew wait" upon him
and Mr. Gi fiord was called and consult
ed. He told them he had a medicine
in the form of Chamberlain's Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy that
he thougqt would help him out and
acordingly several doses were ad
ministered with the result that the
fellow was able to be around next day.
The incident speaks quite highly of
Mr. Gi fiord's medicines. Elkader,
Iowa Argus. This remedy never fails.
Keep it in your home, it may save life.
For sale by all druggists.
End of Citter Fight.
'Two physicians bad a long and
stubbo flight with an abcess on my
right g'1 writes J. F. Hughes, of
DuP ,t, Ga., "and gave me up. Every
body thought my time had come. As
a last Tesort I tried Br. King's New
Discovery for Consumption. The
benefit I received was striking and I
was on my feet in a few days. Now
Iv'e entirely regained my health."
It conquers all coughs, colds and throat
and lung troubles. .Guaranteed by F.
G. Fricke & Co. druggists. Price 50c
and 11.00. Trial bottles free.
Up, to tflhie Mnnute
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Wc arc never behind with hat styles. If you are a Stiflf Hat man or a
Soft Hat man, you will find the hat here to fit your face as well as your head.
Don't you think it is time you were looking around forthat Fall Suit
ours are all in arid 'waiting for you to come in and make their acquaintance.
We are going to be compelled to place another order for Fall Hats as
they arrived a week ago and are pretty well sold out already, but the hat
makers have plenty left and they arc glad to sec them go as well as u.
Call in and see the new stvlcs.
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THE JOINT INSTITUTE.
A Most Signal Success in
Particular.
Every
The joint institute held here last
week was a much more important
event than many may think. The
bringing of two hundred people to
town for a week means no little finan
cial gain. The rich Intellectual treats
during the day sessions were open to
all and were widely attended and
heartily appreciated. The three ex
cellent lectures which were made pos
sible for our citizens to hear could not
have been brought here except in con
nection with some such meeting.
Superintendents Miller and Wort
man deserve the gratitude of the en
tire citizenship and we believe it is
lieing accorded them. .
Supt. Miller was the conductor, and
upon him devolved the carryingout of
the daily program the looking after
the needs of the teachers at the High
School; and the oversight of the pro
grams at the theatre. In all of these
he showed himself a capable executive
and won the esteem and confidence of
all.
Supt. Wortman was untiring in his
efforts to make everything as pleasant
for the visiting teachers as possible.
Upon him devolved the most dittlcult
of tasks receiving and locating the
teachers. He proved himself equal to
the task. So thoroughly had he or
ganized his forces that each incoming
train was met and the teachers quick
ly assigned to places. Each group was
given a guide who looked after the
luggage a small matter, but much
appreciated by the ladies. His pre
sence and keen attention to the lec
tures of the instructors was an inspir
ation to his teachers, for they realized
that it meant early and late work for
him to attend to his other duties in
connection with so large a gathering.
If we are to judge by the remarks we
heard from the teachers, Mr. Wort
man has made himself a place with
the other highly esteemed gentlemen
who have held this office and has
proven that he is the .man for this po
sition. .'
Another important meeting, held
during the week was the Association
of school boards which met at the
court house Friday afternoon. " This
was attended by some fifty of the
members of the various school boards
of the county. When these men are
willing to leave their work and come
to such a conference it means they will
be more in sympathy with the teacher
and the educators of the state.
Jnst before the institute closed last
week, the teachers adopted the follow
ing resolutions as expressions of their
sentiment: -
We, the teachers of Cass and Sarpy
counties, present the following resolu
tions: .
Whereas, The first joint institute
of these counties has been of the nature
of an experiment, and
Whkrka8, The experiment has
proven the wisdom of such an arrange
ment, and
Whereas, We have cause to be
grateful and thankful to the county
superintendents for their plans; to the
instructors for their valuable thoughts
and suggestions of which they have
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given us so abundantly; to the citizens
of Plattsmouth for the delightful
social funct ion of the first evening and
their hospitality and courtesy during
the entire week; for their most excel
lent music and the splendid literary
lecture by Mrs. iielle M. Stouten
borough, therefore, be it
Resolved, that wc do offer most
hearty thanks for all these good
things that have been given us, and
by this means do we endeavor to show
our appreciation of the same. And be
it further
Resolved that a copy of these resolu
tions be handed to the editors of
the various newspapers of the city for
publication. .!.. Timhkklakk,
Delia V. I)i:oav,
Jeshik S. Fly a nt.
Commissioners' Proceedings.
Plattsmouth, Neb., Aug. 18, l!K)3.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
All present. Minutes of the last meet
ing read and approved. J. V. Egcn
bergcr was awarded the contract to
furnish coal to the court house at
$4.75 per ton. A. II. Weckbach & Co.
were awarded the contract to furnish
coal to the paupers at $1.85 per ton:
hard coal to the jail. Resignation of
C. E. Vailery, road overseer, district
No. 14, was accepted. The following
claims were allowed on the general
fund:
Plattsmouth Gas and Elec-
trict Light Co., gas... $ 21 70
Dr. E. H. Worthman, salary.. 2; 10
Nebraska Telephone Co., toll
charges 2 00
F. II. Raldwin, repairs 2 50
Dr. -N. D. Talcott, salary 2y 75
Pioneer Livery Ram, team to
commissioners 4 00
School district No. 88, room
election 3 00
John Waterman, lumber 10 'jo
II. C. McMaken, material 05
John . Hartmar, labor 41 75
E. H. Cunningham, labor 17 00
W. li. Banning, salary and ex
penses 30 00
Turner Zink, same 37 00
J. P. Falter, same..... 33 00
Mrs. li. E. Yoder, care of poor, 5 00
L. D. Bennett, mdse to poor, 17 00
A. II. Weckbach & Co., same, 10 25
J. Swoboda, same.. 13 75
B. C. Marquardt & Co., same, 0 00
M. Fanger, same. 15 00
Taylor Graham, damages
claim $105 allowed 100 00
Ferdinand Meierjurgen, dam
agesclaim $50.00 allow
ed 25 00
C. A. Weche, dajnages claim
$50.00 allowed 25 00
J. L. Barton, County Treas
urer, jurors certificate
paid 3 50
C. S. Wortman, Co. Supt., in
stitute expenses G5 00
COUNTY ROAD KUNI.
Frank Dickson & Co., lumber, 83 15
John Waterman, lumber..'... 0 75
Board adjourned to meet Septem
ber 1st, 1903.
L. A. Tysex, County Clerk.
Another Runaway.
On Sunday evening last while a
young man named Lotshaw and Miss
Margaret Wells were out taking a
drive, met 'with quite an accident.
They were coming down a hill leading
to Washington avenue, when the
horse became freightened and unman
ageable. In making a short turn at
the bottom of the hill, the vehicle was
upset and both occupants thrown to
the ground. Neither sustained seri.
ous Injury, but the buggy was badly
torn up. The rig belonged to Sage's
livery barn.
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DENVER, COLORADO.
Its Magnificent Parks and Other
Beautiful Attractions.
Dear Journal: In my last I stat
ed I would Kay something about the
attractions of Denver; ho I commence
with the Eliclit garden. We took a
street car and entered the garden for
25 cents. This admitted us to the the
tre, where an excellent entertainment
was given" by a first-class comedy com
pany, with a splendid orchestra in at
tendance to entertain the audience be
tween acts. The play was a very g
one and the house was crowded to suf
focation. After the play we took in
all that was to be seen in the tardcn,
which covered a large tract of land.
Mr. Elicht, a wealthy gentleman, was
the founder of garden and lavished a
great deal of money on the same. It
isa veritable paradise. The driveways
and walksareall graveled. The lawns, .
surrounded by beautiful shade trees,
are well kept, and here and there in
the lawns are patches of all KhaKs,
such as hearts, crosses, harps, and are
filled with all kinds of rare flowers.
Wooden and wire benches are scatter
ed around everywhere for the accom
modation of visitors. Besides thosfi
are a great many rustic ornaments of
wood of all descriptions, chlldrcns'
swings, etc. Also, a minaturc railroad
for children to enjoy a ride, a merry-go-round,
and many otheramusement.s
of this character. We enjoyed the
zoological department, with all kinds
of wild animals, including buffalos,
bears, lions and a great many, .other
wild beasts. I noticed a large music
hall, well seated, In which once or
twice a week free concerts are given.
The owner of the garden, Mrs. Elitcli,
has her home in the garden. A beau
tiful residence, surrounded by flowers,
shrubs and trees. She is married now
to her second husband, who assists her
in taking care of the garden. Picnics
are an every-day occurrence In the gar
den, and a finer place could not le
found for such purposes. Refresh
ments of all kinds, such as ice cream,
ice cream soda and lemonade, are serv
ed at different places.
Our next visit was to the City Park,
w hich is larger than the Elicht garden,
and the attractions are similar to tlu
garden. The park is owned by the
city and is well taken care of. A force
of men are engaged by the city to keep
the parjn order. The large lake is a
beauty. A music stand is located in
the lake, where bands of music enter
tain the people on land, where seals
are provided for them. Boats can be
rented by those who wish to, take a
ride on the lake. In the zooglcal de
partment I saw a sea lion with its
young, the first one I ever saw. We
spent a half day in the park and only
saw a part of it. It is a great place
for amusements ami picnics. The park
is a credit to the city.
Conrad ScnLATER.
A Cut Never Bleeds.
After Porter's antiseptic healing oil
Is applied. Relieves pain Instantly
and heals at the same time. For man
or beast. Price, 25 cents,