The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current, November 23, 1905, Image 1
l&lattemoutb journal. volumi: XXV PLATTSMOUTH, HI J ASK A, THURSDAY, XOVUMIUill L'.i, 11)05. NUM15EU IT FARMERS' INSTITUTE Tfie Meeting Last Night Largely Attended End MoYement an Assured Success. MERCHANTS ENTHUSIASTIC rcir.niitlees Appointed ta Further Other Arrangements. The 1 armors' Institute to bo held in Plattsmouth is an assured success. The meeting Monday was sufficient evidence of this fact. It was a sur prise to many to note the manifesta tions of interest by the number in attendance, and with what vim and push they demonstrated in the matter. The meeting was called for 8 o'elock and by the time tiie town clock pealed forth that hour, a goodly number of those interested in the success of the Farmers' Institute were already as sembled in the council chamber, and within tifteen minutes thereafter quite a respectable number had ar rived. The meeting was called to order by the selection of Mayor Goring for chairman and Frank Houston of the Kraft Clothing Co. as secretary. Ex pressions were forthcoming from those present as to the manner of procedure in order to make the institute a suc cess. It was tirst deemed necessary in order to induce the farmers to take an interest in the corn exhibit to otler prizes for the lxst selections of corn from the different precincts. Those present were very enthusiastic in the cause and all guaranteed prizes. Some sacks of sugar, sets of dishes, suits of clothing, and various other articles that are useful as well as ornamental. C. C. and T. I. I'annele donated the use of the opera house, both day and night, which was considered very liberal. Committees were appointed on gen eral arrangements. muic and decora tions. Hilt Wescott was made chair man of the committee on music, John J'. Sattler on arrangements and Louis Ottnat on decorations. The chairman was instructed to appoint the other necessary committees. Every business man in Plattsmouth must join the procession and offer .ome prize, and thus become interested n the success os the institute. The soliciting committee is already at work, and it is surprising the success with which they are meeting. Thus the ball has been set in motion and we hope that it may keep on roll ing at such a rapid gait that when the state directors of these Farmers' In stitutes meet will see what a live town Plattsmouth is when the people take the notion, and that when they go away they will do so with the declara tion that Cass county has held the most successful institute ever held in Nebraska. Several very able speakers have been assigned to this meeting who will not appear at the other meetings held in the state. This is an honor to our city and it is nothing more than right and proper that our citizens should show their appreciation by giving them that recognition which they so muchly deserve. After Cigarette Fiends in Lincoln. Tat Raymond was arrested Mon day forenoon by Detective Malone on a charge of rolling a cigarette and smoking it, contrary to the provisions i t the new law. says the Lincoln Jour nal. The arrest was made at the Wil low Springs saloon and Detective Ma lone declares he saw the act commit ted himself. Raymond was locked up in the city jail. It is claimed that he bad been drinking heavily. This is the tirst arrest made bv the police since the supreme court passed on a portion of the law. though orders went out to patrolmen at that time to arrest anyone seen making cigarettes. Caief Cooper declared yesterday that the order was still good and officers would be expected to enforce it. The Brantner Damage Case. The matter of Ed Brantner vs. The Chicago, Burlington &Quincy rail road, in which the jury at Glen wood, la., some few weeks since gave the plaintiff a verdict for $16,000 damages, came up Monday at Council Bluffs, where the attorneys for the defendants filed a motion for a new trial. Judge Wheeler has taken the motion under advisement, and it will be several days before he will decide the matter. Badly Burned. Mrs. Belle Grassman was quite seri ously burned about the face at Fri day. She had prepared a can of soup for dinner, and had a lid pretty tightly fitted on the same. In her efforts of getting the lid off, she pried on the same pretty hard and when it came off with a thud the soup Hew into her face scalding the forehead and about the eyes very seriously. It is thought that her face will be badly scalded, and it is very fortunate that it did not result in the loss of one of her eyes. At last accounts she was getting along nicely, feeling glad that it was no worse A VERY PLEASANT AFFAIR George Oldham Celebrates His Fifty-ninth Birthday in a Becoming Manner. Mrs. Dora Moore, entertained a number of friends Thursday afternoon at her home on Chicago avenue, in honor of her brother, George Oldham, and also her neice, Mrs. Jessie Snyder, who is soon to depart for her future home in Fairfield, Iowa. Mr. Oldham was fifty-nine years old yesterday, and Mrs. Moore for some time has contemplated celebrating the event in an appropriate manner, and those who were present on this oc casion unite in the opinion that she fully carried out her desires. A birthday party is never complete without a sumptuous repast, and on this occasion, w hen the guests were invited in to the spacious and taste fully decorated dining room their eyes fell upon a table fairly groaning under its weight of good things, prepared by the hands of Mrs. Moore, whose repu tation for preparing good things to eat, has long I wen established. To say that it was one of the finest din ners ever spread before a hungry crowd but half expresses it. ''It was a dinner good enough for a king or queen," as ail who were there ex press it. Those who were fortunate in par taking of Mrs. Moore's hospitalities on the ."ith birthday of Mr. Oldham were Mrs. o. II. Snyder, Mrs. Kessler, Mrs. Win. McCauley, Miss Addie Searl, Mrs. Jessie Snyder and family W. D.Jones and family and Thomas Walling and family. When the hour for departure arrived and all were going home, they done so with the wish that Mr. Oldham might live to celebrate many such events, and that they would be lucky enough to be invited, especially if Mrs. Moore was there to prepare the dinner. Are Permanent Fixtures. C. A. Welch and wife entertained a uumber of their neighbors and friends Friday night at their home on Winter steen hill. Mr. and Mrs. Welch recently removed to Plattsmouth from Watson, Mo., and is an employe of the Burlington coach shop. Yesterday a trade was completed by which Mr. Welch lecomes the possessor of a neat little cottage in South Park formerly owned by the Widow White, to which he will shortly remove with his family, and before removing they thought they would entertain their neighbors before leaving. Oysters were served, and a most enjoyable evening was spent in the usual social manner. Mr. and Mrs. Welch are excellent citizens, and the purchase of this pro perty denotes that they are to become permanent fixtures in - Plattsmouth, which the Journal is pleased to note. Those present were all former Watson people, as follows: Mr. -and Mrs. J. C. York and daughters, Ferris and Kate: Mr. and Mrs. X. K. Peoples, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Park, Arthur Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Neligh, Bussel, Don and Henry York. Mrs. Edgar Barker Lingers. The Journal is pleased to learn that Mrs. Edgar Barker, who was so badly burned last Monday, rested fairly well again last night, and that some hopes are now entertained that she may re cover. Her many friends and neigh bors join the Journal in its sincere wish that such may prove true, al though it will be a miraculous escape from death. $32,000 Library Begun. A Peru correspondent says: The foundation for the new normal library has been made, and work is well under way. The appropriation of $32,000 was made for this building by our leg islature last spring. The students are eagerly looking forward to the comple tion of this building, for the present library is crowded to its utmost. A valuable collection of works of fiction and books of reference in all depart ments has been added under the di rection of Miss Kulon, head librarian. DONE REMARKABLY WELL That's the Reputation That the Present City Administration Has Established. The present city administration has held the reins of the city government now nearly eighteen months, and the Journal is proud of the reputation it has established. It has been econom ical in its expenditures, and at the same time the work done upon the streets has exceeded that done by any other administration in the same length of time for many years. Mayor Goring has been prompt in executingthe laws regarding the build ing of new sidewalks, and today Platts mouth can boast of better walks not only on Main street but on all streets of the city. Substantial crossings have been, and are still being, nut in. Much street grading and street work generally has been accomplished, and they are now in better condition than they have been for several years. The tinancial condition of the city is in an excellent shape better than it has been for years. These conditions exist simply from the fact that Mayor Ger ing has been very vigilant in the exer cise of his duty, and has been backed by members of the council who are level-headed and men of good sound judgment who endorse everything sug gested for the welfare of the city. A stroll over the city will convince those who feel an interest in the im provements made that not a dollar on the streets or crossings has been ex pended unnecessarily, and the mayor has been prompt in executing orders from the council. In this work he has not spared anyone no matter how rich, they have had to walk the toe line, and all people rejoice that he has the stamina to do this. From the very start Mayor Gering has displayed great executive ability in managing the affairs of this city. He has been alert to the needs of the various sections of the city, and has seen that these needs were supplied as soon as possible. More credit is due to our excellent Mayor than some peo ple are inclined to give him credit, but at the same time they must acknowledge that he is giving the city of Plattsmouth a safe, sane and pro gressive administration, and has saved the taxpayers more money than any administration for many years. The Journal will have more to say regard ing the city administration in future issues. Court Notes. The case of Merriam vs. Eikenbury, et al, occupied the district court Fri day. This is a suit involving the sum of $17,054.;i4. Plaintiff, Ruth C. Merriam, petitions the court to set aside a former order discharging the receiver, C. C. Parmele. of the defunct Citizens' bank of Plattsmouth, and a reopening of the case, and a recovery from the stockholders, Henry Eiken bury and others of the above sum, which is alleged to have been on de posit and belonging to plaintiff's hus band, Willard D. Merriam, since de ceased. The case dates back to the discharge of the receiver, July 29, 1901. J udge Jessen has not yet rendered a decision in the case, which was warmly contested by the attorneys, Messrs. Clark & Allen, of Li ncoln, for plaintiff, and Jesse Root and Byron Clark for defendants. In the case of Geo. A. Adams Grain Co. vs. John Tighe, defendant was given sixty days to file his answer. In this case plaintiff asks for damages by reason of non-delivery of grain pur chased, and alleged loss thereby. The case of the Sandwich Manufac turing Co. vs. Robert Shrader et al. was continued. The court rested this afternoon. W. 0. W. District Convention. The first district convention of the W. O. W. was held in Nebraska City Thursday and was well attended. There was a large number of delegates present from the adjoining counties.1 State Manager Shaw acted as chair man, F. M. Golden, secretary, and Messrs. Sperry of Weeping Water, Barker of Nemaha and Howard Sey mour, of Nebraska City, as commit tee on credentials. An open meeting was held Wednesday evening at the armory, and a large crowd listened to an able address of welcome by City Attorney D. . Livingston and the response was by State Manager Welch. A special program was carried out in terspersed by a number of interesting addresses by local members and dele gates. This is the first of a series of conventions that will be held over the district; during the coming year. Important notice this is the best time of the year to paint and the best paint in the world is Patton's Sun Proof paint, a written guarantee for fiveyears. Gering & Co. His Proclamation. Henderson, Ky., has a mayor who is something of a moralist, and he mixes some humor in his official messages. His name is Powell, and his recent Thanksgiving proclamation read as follows: "Let us be thankful that our Col onels are not so full of corn as our corn is of kernels. Though the surrounding soil is tickled with a laughing harvest, poor folks are still with us. From thin soup and cold potatoes, good Lord, deliver them. Oh, Christian men and women, astonish the stomach of the starving sufferer with oysters, turkey and mince pie. Adorn the rugged pauper with comfortable clothing. An ounce of practice is worth a pound of preaching. 'Dearly beloved, let us play upon a harp with a thousand strings a new song of praise, give thanks unto the Lord for the most charming crop of beautiful babes ever born in the old town since creation dawned and the morning stars sang together. Sweet dainty, darling ones, like sunbeams in shady places, kick up your little heels and make of earth a heaven. 'With charity unto all and malice toward none, I do hereunto subscribe my official signature to the words that have been written this fourth day of November." ALMOST A CENTENARIAN And Yet as Live!)' as Many Men at One-Half That Age. One of the results of the recent elec tion in Cass county was the election of perhaps one of the oldest men in Ne braska to the office of constable. "There is nothing strange about his election," some will say, and of course there isn't, if it were not for the fact that Mr. Swanback is almost a centen arian, being 91 years of age. It is said by those who have known him for years, that in. spite of his age, how ever, Mr. Swanback is as lively and as energetic as a man one-half that age. He is a most highly respected citizen, and is a most enthusiastic member of the Odd . Fellows, and is at present Deputy Grand Master for the district in which he resides. Mr. Swanback can do any kind of work, and it is said he can turn a hand-spring with the agility of a youth. lie is moderate in his habits, but it is not known to us whether he uses liquor or tobacco in any form. He is perhaps the oldest office-holder in Nebraska. Ugly Girls Made Pretty. As there are so many girls who de sire to be made prettier than they really are the Journal publishes the following, as the result of one who tried a "beauty doctor" in Chicago, as a sort of a warning to others who may be foolish enough to bite at the same bait: "Miss Laura II. Martin, a society belle of Bryan, O., sought to correct herself on facial defect. A Chicago "beauty doctor" treated her sunken cheeks, and although making them plump, turned them black, it is said. One of the "doctors" who treated her is under arrest and the other is said to have disappeared. "Miss Martin's checks were not as rounded as she desired, and she came to Chicago -for treatment. She de clared she was treated by Edwin Hume and a "Dr." Smith. When she re turned home her cheeks had the curves and the plumpness of her dreams. She had not been home long, however, when her face began paining her. Shortly afterward her cheeks turned black, and finally a dark purple. "The state board of health took up the case, with the result that Hume was arrested, charged with violation of the medical practice act. Hume's case came up Saturday before Justice Worlf and was continued until No- vember IS Farewell Reception. On Tuesday evening of this week Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pollard were given a genuine surprise party by the young married couples assisted by the young people of Nehawka, who wished to meet with them for the last time before they left for Washington, D. C. A very delightful evening was spent in conversation and playing different games. Light refreshments were served and at a late hour the company said good night and good bye to Mr. and Mrs. Pollard and wished them a most pleasant stay in Washington and a safe return in the spring:. Many children inherit constitutions week and feeble, others due to child hood troubles. Hollister's Rocky Moun tain Tea will positively cure children and make them strong. 35 cents, Tea ox Tablets. Gering & Co. MRS. DWYER ENTERTAINS In Honor of Mrs. A. B. Todd, of Denver A Pleasant Time Was Spent. Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. D. O. Dwyer, a number of friends assembled in honor of Mrs. A. B.Todd, of Denver, Colo. A very delightful afternoon was spent in conversation and progressive high-live. Mrs. Heath of Lincoln, was t he winner of the king prize and Mrs. Forbes of this city, the consolat ion prize. Light refreshments were served and soon thereafter t he guests departed proclaiming Mrs. Dwyer a delightful entertainer and wishing Mrs. Todd a pleasant visit in the city and a saf' journey to her home in Denver, lor wlwcli place she departs this afternoon. Those present were: Mesdames H J. Helps, II. N. Dovey. F. G. Dovey. V. V. Leonard, W. D. Jones, H. J. Streight, J. H. Thrasher, M. A. Dick son, L. A. Moore, H. Cooper, C. S. Forbes, B. Elson, Washington Smith, Harry Cooledge, of Lead, S. D : Mrs. Heath, of Lincoln, and Mrs. Todd, of Denver. A VERY QUIET WEDDING Mr. Anderson Rouse, Superintendent of of the County Poor Farm, and Mrs. Anna Miner United in Mar riage. A very quiet wedding occurred on Sunday, November 19, 190.1, at the home of Levi Churchill, in South Park. The interested parties were Mr. An derson Rouse, superintendent of the Cass county poor farm, and Mrs. Anna Miner, of this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Yout.y, pastor of the Christian church, in the presence of home foiks only. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Levi Churchill and a most highly es teemed lady. She was reared in Plattsmouth and ail who know her highly praise her for her many good qualities. The groom has been a resi dent of Cass county for many years, the past three or lour of which he has had chargn of the county poor farm. He is an excellent gentleman and a splendid citizen, and most highly re spected by all who know him. The Journal joins the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Rouse in extending congratulations, and may their happi ness reign supreme as long as life shall last. "A Whopper." A new seventy-five ton steam wreck ing crane arrived Friday in the yards at the Havelock shops. The wrecker is one of the heaviest used on the Burl ington system. It was made in the industrial works at Bay City, Mich. The Burlington officials have not de cided where they will locate the new crane. It is thought it will be plac ed either in Lincoln or Havelock. Havelock Times. Will Recover. Faworable reports still come from Mrs. Edgar Barker. The latest are that she is now in a fair way of re covery. She has already suffered greatly, and when she was first burned her recovery was thought entirely out "of the question, but her relatives and friends who have been so attentive at her bedside feel greatly elated over her present prospects of getting well. Teachers in Demand. A Peru correspondent says: Ten re quests for teachers, one a principal, Is the record made by Peru normal in one day this week. . President J. W. Crabtree says: "The school regrets that there is no one to recommend for these positions; those having finished the course having secured positions some time ago. and students attend ing prefer not to leave until their work is finished." Nature Needs But Little. Nature needs only a Little Farly Riser now and then to keep the bowels clean, the liver active, and the system free from bile, headaches, constipa tion, etc. The famous little pills "Early Risers" are pleasant in effect and perfect in action. They never gripe or sicken, but tone and strength en the liver and kidneys. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co., Gering & Co. The Plattsmouth Telephone com pany done as the city requested them to do and removed their poles from Main street. They requested the Ne braska Telephone company to do the same, but they seem to have treated this request with silent contempt, as their poles still remain. The city council should do something in this matter. Make them "come to time." They are not the "whole cheese." Very Unfortunate. W. H. Seybcrt was In the city again Monday to have the front linger of his left hand lanced. Several weeks ago he had something resembling a large boil come on his right hand, which gave him considerable trouble. In a few days another one made its appear ance. No sooner had they been cured and he went to husking corn, than the third one appeared. Mr. Seybert says it is more painful than the tirst two. Evidently Will is having his share of affiiction. LABORERS STILL SCARCE Salaries Advanced From 15 to 17 1-2 Cents Per Hour, as an Inducement . for More Help. It has come to the surface that at the heghming of the present month the common laborers in the Burling ton shops here will receive 11! cents per hour instead cf I" cents as hereto fore. J. C. Barber, the storekeeper at Lincoln, found it impossible to keep a sutlicient number of men to do the work at former prices, so it became a necessity for this advancement. L. L. At wood, the storekeeper at Havelock, was soon informed of the in crease in the salary of laborers by the men working under him, so of course their .salaries were accordingly in creased . H. J. Helps, of the local shops, has also found it necessary to fall in line, and the boys are also to be benelitted by the increase. Numerous employes at the shops have quit work simply because they could make more by go ing into the country and husking corn at : cents per bushel. In a few days. if the weather continues favorable, the com husking season will come to an end, and the increase in the wages at the shops may prove an inducement for them to return for the winter at leat. ASSAULTED ON ROAD HOME And is Badly Beaten by His Employe, Who Has Worked for Him for Years. NO CAUSE FOR THE ACT IS GIVEN J. II. Johnson is a house-mover, and his home is in Glenwood, la. He has done considerable of that kind of work in Cass county, and but recently com pleted the removal of a barn for Mr. Rhoden, near Murray. A man by the name of Williams, also of Glenwood, . was one of his assistants and had been in Mr. Johnson's employ for some time. Monday afternoon about halfpest four o'clock, after completing some business matters here in the city, Mr. Johnson, with house-moving machin ery, got ready to start lor his home. Williams did not want to go just then, so Mr. Johnson started without him. He had proceeded as far as Happy Hollow when he was overtaken by Williams, who attacked him and beat him in a most outlandish manner knocking him down and kicking him in the face and on the head. Resi dents in the vicinity who saw the attack telephoned the police who went to the rescue of Johnson. They found him in a fearful condition and uncon scious. He was taken to Dr. Living ston's office where several ' stitches were taken to close a cut on the upper lip, and other wounds dressed. When he was able to'con verse he said lie did not know why Williams had acted as he did, unless it was 'that he did not want to remain longer in the city. The injured man was taken to the Plattsmouth House, where he is now being cared for by his wife, who came over from Glenwood this morning. Williams, who is a great big double fisted fellow, was immediately arrested and placed in jail to await the resnlt of Mr. Johnson's injuries. Johnson is a common sized man and is considered a quiet, good-natured fellow, while there seems to be nothing bad about Williams. The injured man is resting easy today, and the prospects for h is early recovery are bright. Sometime since Williams had a son who accidentally shot and killed him self, since which time he lias not been the same man, and it is thought the going away of Mr. Johnson without him "riled" him to that pitch of mak ing the assault. N. B. Since the above was put in type Williams was taken before Judge Archer who assessed a fine of 8100 and costs against him, and committed him to jail until the same paid. If you are a judge of a good moke, try the "Acorns" 5 cent cigar and you will smoke no other.