DAILY PERSONAL NEWS
Short Items of Interest, From Tues
day Evening's Daily Journal
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Mayor (leiin made a flying business
trip to the metropolis today on the fast
mail.
I.ee Nickels was a sojourner in the
city today, bringing in a load of fine
peaches.
Mrs. V. J. White was a passenger
this noon for Bellevue to take in the
Chautauqua.
Mrs. T. E. I 'amide made a trip to
Omaha this afternoon, being a passen
ger on No. 7.
C. A. Welch was a business visitor
in the metropolis this morning, going
up on No. 1'..
Win. Seaholt drove in from his farm
today, transacting some business with
our merchants.
Wm. Puis, jr., was among the farm
ers haing business in the city, coming
in this morning.
H. N. Dovey and son George, were
among those who went to Bellevue to
day for the Chautauqua.
Mrs. A. W. White is in Nebraska
City visiting with her daughter, Mrs.
Casper Thygeson for a few days.
Miss Tansy Manker of Illinois, who
is the guest of Mrs. It. Peterson, was a
north bound passenger this noon.
Nelson Jones was a visitor Sunday
and Monday in Murray returning home
last evening on the Missouri Pacific.
J. W. Sutton departed this morning
on the early train for Walthill and Waso,
Neb., where he will visit with friends.
Mrs. W. C. Tippens was a passenger
for Omaha this noon on the fast mail,
Koinjr up for an outing of a few hours.
Mrs. M. B. Allison and daughters,
Clara and Eva. were visitors in Omaha
this morning, being passengers on No.
J. D. (Iravitt departed this morning
for Watson. Mo., where he has important
business matters awaiting his atten
tion. Mrs. Lulu Welch was a passenger
this morning for her home in Omaha
after a brief visit in this city with rela
tives.
Claude Smith departed for Omaha
this morning where he goes to enter
the employ of Hoaglar.d Bros., lumber
dealers, as a scaler.
Mrs. Mary J. Anthony of Croton, la.,
who has been in the city, the guest of
V. F. Brissey and family, returned to
her home this morning.
Emil Ptak, the cigar manufacturer,
was a passenger for Lincoln this morn
ing where he goes in the interest of his
n.ne grade of cigars.
Mrs. W. T. Scotten and daughter,
Loretta, were passengers on the early
triin this morning for Omaha where
they will spend the day.
George Porter and wife departed this
morning for a month's stay in Lincoln
where they will take in the Epworth
Assembly and convention.
Miss Mary Nemetz who has been
spending several days in Omaha, the
guest of friends and relatives, returned
to her home in this city this morning.
Mrs. Ella Todhunter of Chicago, III.,
arrived in the city this morning on No.
19 where she will be the guest of A.
Kurtz and wife for several days. Mrs.
Todhunter is a daughter of Mrs.
Kurtz.
Jas. Mitchell, who has been working
in this vicinity for some time past, left
this noon for North Dakota, having se
cured a job in that state.
Judge A. J. Beeson and wife were
among those who journeyed over the
the Burlington this noon to Bellevue to
listen to the speaking at the Chautau
qua. Carl Herger, the enthusiastic Bryan
advocate, was one of the party who at
tended the big function at the Ak-Sar-Ben
Den in Omaha last night. Carl had
a fine time and came away convinced
that Bryan was all right especially after
hearing his speech.
Arthur Holmes of Chicago, 111., who
has been visiting relatives at Murray
for several days past, arrived in the
city last evening and was the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rawls over night,
departing this morning for Omaha and
Denver lor an extended visit. James
V. Holmes of Murrayjaccompained him
as far as Omaha.
Bert Thrasher departed Sunday even
ing for Dead wood where he expects to
obtain an position soon and whsre he
will visit with his sister, Mrs. Andrew
Miijan and brother C. E., both of whom
are located in that city. Bert is a good
boy and has many friends in this city
where he was born and reared. Should
he be fortunate enough to obtain a
position in the Hills his many friends
are certain he will be able to hold it
down as he is a steady reliable boy with
no bad habits to handicap him.
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Justus Lillie f um below Rock P.lufis,
came up this morning on business.
C. L. Carlson is looking after business
matters in Omaha today having gone
up on the early train.
A. Campbell was a passenger on the
early train this morning for Omaha
where he will look after business af
fairs. George Falter was attending to busi
ness matters in Omaha this afternoon
being a passenger on No. 7.
Orlando Tefft of Avoca, is in the city
today looking rfter business matters
and renewing old acquaintances.
Dave Amick from near Murray was in
Omaha last night going up to see how
Bryan stocxl the initiation of ArkSar
Ben. Mrs. W. S. Soper was among the
passengers on No. 7 this noon for Om
aha, where she will visit during the
afternoon.
Editor Geo. Olive, of the Weeping
Water Republican, is in the city today
looking after business matters and vis
iting friends.
C. E. TelTt and Jas. Teagarden were
two Weeping Water citizens who came
over to the county seat today to tran
sact business.
Albert Schafer living west of Mynard,
and one of the brightest of the younger
Cass county farmers, came in today to
do some trading and look after business
matters.
J. F. Buck, a son of John D. Buck
of this county, who has been visiting
his parents for several days past, de
parted this noon for his home at. New
Castle, Wyo.
The Journal desires to extend its
thanks to Editor O'Day of the Nehawka
Register for the main details of the life
of Chas. W. Banning printed in an
other part of this issue.
Mrs. J. C. Kerlin and daughter, who
have been in the city for several days,
the guests of Chas. Hartford and
family, departing for their home at
Boone, la., this noon.
J. Gilmore and P. E. Tritsch came in
I this morning from near Weeping Water
' and after a few hours in the city journey
J ed on to Omaha, where they had import
ant business to look after.
i Thos. Bryan was called to Pilger,
Neb., by the news of the serious illness
of his daughter, Mrs. Louis Miller, at
; that place. He was not informed as
I to the nature of her illness, but depart
! ed at once, leaving on the noon train
: today.
' Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Root was among
those who journeyed to Bellevue today
' to listen to Gov. Hanly of Indiana, and
I Gov. Sheldon of this state who are to
! address the Bellevue Chautauqua to
: day.
A. W. Atwood with his sister-in-law
'Mrs. Lutie K. Hatch of Jacksonville,
111., were passengers on the fast mail
I this noon for Bellevue where they will
j visit the Chautauqua and listen to the
speakers today.
Sheriff Quinton came down from
Greenwood last evening having civil
business at that point. He reports that
a fine rain fell in that locality yester
day afternoon making the ground
muddy and filling the streams.
Rev. J. H. Salsbury departed this
morning for Adams, Neb., where he
will deliver two addresses to the Chris
tian Endeavor convention in session at
that place, one address being tonight
and the other tomorrow night.
II. S. Ladd, representing the Mason
City Cement works, was in the city for
a few hours today, interviewing the
local dealers in the interest of his com
pany. He reports times as prosperous
and the demand for cement excellent.
Robert Ballance and wife departed
this noon for Denver, Colo., where Mr.
Ballance goes to recuperate his health,
it having been very poor for some time
past. He is a sufferer from nervous-
! ness and will stay in Colorado until his
J health becomes better. In his absence
j his laundry business will be looked
: after by his brother George, who has
' assumed charge of the plant.
The Journal is in receipt of a postal
card from Chris Koehnke, the former
popular riattsmouthian, stating that he
is removing from Orevilte, S. D. to Hay
' Springs, Neb. We are glad to have
, Chris back in the state even if he can't
get to Plattsmouth.
T. J. Rhoden who formerly resided
near Murray but who is now a resi
dent of Wakeeney, Kan., writes W. D.
Jones under date of the 24th inst. that
everything in tha,t section is O. K.,
j crops are fine and the country is cn the
boom generally. He enclosed Dr. Jones
. a neat little money order for medicines
' for his horses which have been ailing
J somewhat being unable to obtain the
! proper remedies there and having con
I fidence in his old friend .
County Clrk Rosei-crans and vifo
with their guests Mr. and .Mrs. Geo. A.
Raker and M ;ss ( "ora Raker, departed
this afternooi for Omaha where they
v. ill spend the icmainder of the day. ;
Miss Elsie NVIi of Salina, Kansas
who has been in the city for several j
weeks past, the guest of Mrs. J. E.
McDaniel, departed for her home this
morning. Mrs. McDaniel accompanied
her as far as Pacific Junction, Iowa,
returning on the noon train.
II. E. Wilson and sen today began
the work of painting and papering the
building occupied Adolph Giese at the
corner of Fifth and Main streets. They
will repaint the ceiling and repaperand
in many other ways improve the looks
of the building. L. G. Larson also has
a contract for considerable improve
ments in the way of wood work which
will add greatly to the appearanc e of the
place.
Judge Archer today received an invi
tation from his old friend, J.W. Baker,
formerly living near Rock Bluffs, to
come up to Walthill, where he is now lo
cated, on August 'id to attend a big
Indian pow-wow. The judire wrote that
he was m re interested in whites than
indians anyway and that the present
state of the weather precluded his even
thinking of a trip. He intends to visit
his friend though this fall when the
weather gets cooler.
Mr. Friedrich's Position.
Commissioner Martin Friedrich takes
exception to the statement of William
Wynn, printed in last evening's Jour
nal, and has given this paper a state
ment of his position in the matter of
the late H. D. Barr.
During the last illness of Mr. Barr
Mr. Friedrich was called up at his home
by Dr. Barnes, who had discovered Mr.
Barr's condition, and asked to give him
aid. He replied that Mr. Barr had
never been a county charge, and the
county did not care to take charge of
him until after his relatives had been
notified. Dr. Barnes persisting, Mr.
Friedrich came down town and found
from Mr. Barr that he had been doc
toring with Dr. Martin, who was sum
moned. Mr. Friedrich then left, after
he had ascertained that Barr would be
taken care of that night.
In the morning he was called up and
told of the death of Mr. Barr and
again urged to do something for his
care. He replied by asking that the
relatives be notified, which was done.
Later he was called up and told that
the relatives had done nothing, when
he went down to where the remains
were.
At this point Mrs. Wynn came down
and began locking after the remains
and Mr. Friedrich understood the county
was not to be called in. He was in
formed that it was the lady's desire to
have Mr. Barr's body taken to Weeping
Water and supposed from this, the
Wynns would take charge of the ar
rangements. In the afternoon the un
dertaker came to him in the court house
and stated they had communicated with
the relatives in the east and they were
sick and unable to come.
At that Mr. Fredrich told him to go
ahead with the arrangements as made
altho the county would only stand the us
ual fee if no other arrangements could be
made. Later he was informed that
everything would be paid by Mr. Wynn
and supposed that ended the matter.
At no time did he state Mr. Barr was a
county charge nor was he fearful of his
being so. The only occasion for his
taking part in the matter was because
he was called in and he tried to do what
he considered his duty.
The Journal is glad to let the public
have the benefit of Mr. Friedrich's
statement in all fairness to him.
Eighty Years Old.
Mrs. Nathan D. Foster reached the
age of eighty years on Tuesday, but the
events that day made her as gay as a
school girl. During the afternoon a numb
er of her friends formed a party of ' 'in
vaders" and gave Grandma Foster
a surprise by visiting her home with
out previous notice, and received a
cordial welcome, spending several hours
in a very pleasant manner and making
it a happy time for the estimable old
lady, and a number of nice and useful
presents will cause her to remember
her eightieth birthday.
The visitors were Mrs. Elizabeth Baver
Mrs. Amanda A. Reynolds, Mrs.
William Frans, Mrs. James Talkington,
Mrs. E. C. Curtis, Mrs. K. D. Clark,
Mrs. Fred Clark, Miss Ollie Dye, Mrs.
W. A. Taylor, Mrs. J. F. Wilson, Mrs.
C. L. Graves and Mrs. G. P. Barton.
Union Ledger.
ftcyes Has Filed.
C. E. Noyes of Louisviile was in the
city today looking after some lesral
matters. While here he filed his appli
cation with Clerk Rosencrans for a
place upon the primary ticket as a can
didate for re-election as representative
in the legislature.
Mr. Noyes this morning sold at ref
eree's sale a piece of property lying in
the hills near Louisville which the Nat
ional Stone company is interested in, it
being sold in accordance with the de
cree of the court in the case of Hol
drege vs. Noyes et al., which settled
the title to the land. The property was
bid in by Frances Holdrege, who pays
I $402 and all expenses.
I BW3EOTS3StSS23BT.
Men's Shirts as low
Suits 44 "
Boy's
Pants 44 44
Men's 4
44 Suspenders
Straw Hats 4 4 4 4
This is the way we are selling goods at our flo:xl sale in the
Morgan room. The wear of these goods is not damaged only the
looks. It's your chance to buy good goods cheap.
TRIBUTE TO A
NOBLE CITIZEN
Charles W. Banning Laid at
Rest Tuesday. July
27, 1908.
Charles V. Banning was born De
cember 5, 1869, in Otoe county, Neb.,
near the site of the old town of Wyom
ing, upon the banks of the Missouri,
where his earlier years were spent, he
moving with his parents to Factory
ville, where his father became the
miller. The family lived at this point
until 1888, when they moved to Ne
hawka, where his father, Jas. Banning,
resided at the time of his death.
In 1896 Charles Banning left the old
farm of his parents and emigrated to
Pleasanton, Buffalo county, where he
continued to reside until the time of his
death. For some three years between
the date of his arrival at Ne
hawka and his departure for Pleas
anton, Mr. Banning was engaged in the
grain business at Murray, this county,
and was actively engaged in politics.
Always a staunch democrat, Mr.
Banning had participated actively in
the affairs of that party and at differ
ent times had been solicited to enter
the race for various county offices, al
ways declining these overtures. For
two terms, or four years, he acted as
chairman of the democratic county cen
tral committee, and made a creditable
record in that position.
In June, 1898, Mr. Banning was mar
ried to Miss Effie Morrow, daughter of
Wm. Morrow, a well-known citizen of
this county, and two children came to
grace this union being daughters, Clare
and Lillian Hazel, both of whom, with
the widow, survive him. In addition to
these the aged mother, Mrs. Parthenia
Banning, residing at Nehawka, sisters
Mrs. Emma L. Sheldon, wife of F. P.
Sheldon of Nehawka; Rhodaand Stella,
also residents of Nehawka, and his
brother, James, now station agent at
Nehawka, are also survivors. Ex
commissioner W. B. Banning is a
cousin of deceased.
For years past Mr. Banning had been
a sufferer from cancer of the stomach.
His friends had hoped that the disease
might be stopped before its ravages
had ended in death, but these hopes
were of no avail and last Friday, July
24, the end came at Pleasanton. The
body was brought back to Nehawka for
interment beside that of his father, the
funeral being held at that point Tues
day, July 27.
The services were conducted by the
Odd Fellows, of which Mr. Banning had
been a faithful member, and partici
pated in by the Modern Woodmen of
America, to which he also belonged.
The services at the home of his
mother cousisted of a prayer by the
Methodist minister of Nehawka, after
which the ceremonies were of the Odd
Fellows rite. In the M. W. A. Mr.
Banning carried $2,000 insurance, and
also had $1,200 insurance in the Fra
ternal Union.
As The Journal yesterday said, Chas.
W. Banning was one of nature's noble
men. Whole-souled, generous and com
panionable, he had a host of friends
who live to regret his untimely end. A
man of sterling character and great
personal worth, his loss is one which
affects the community as that of a most
valued member. To the sorrowing wife
and children, and the aged mother,
whose grief has come upon her at the
decline of life, The Journal sends its
sincere condolence and deep regret over
the mysterious ways of providence.
L. C. R. C. Meets.
The L. C. R. C. held their regular
business and social meeting on Friday
afternoon of last week at 2 o'clock at
the home of Miss Lorine Meisinger.
The program consisted of readings by
Leonard Meisinger, Dora Kaff enberger,
recitations by Ina Meisinger and Mina
Kaffenberger, Nellie Kaufman, and
vocal duetts by Miss Dora Kaffenber
ger and Miss Edna Taggart.
Refreshments were served by Mrs.
Meisirger and the Misses Kaffenberger
and Taggart.
The next meeting will be held on
Friday, August 7, at the home of Miss
Leone Becker.
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Great Showing of the Platte Mutual Company
The Plattsmouth Company Refutes the
Trust Statements.
To the .; ; llvhb ,x of the 1'hite M
tuil Insurance Co.:
The attack that appeared in the Platts
mouth Evening News as an advertise
ment July 27, on our company, does not
as far as insurance is concerned, require
an answer, but that the policy holders
and public in general ?" k itou; we wish
to make the following signed statement:
Our company has been in business in
years without a xinyle osm itotineiit.
A larger cosh tmrplmt per (1,000)
thousand of insurance in force than
obi line contjxtnij doing business in Xe
brn.h ( .
Not an unpaid claim.
Not a contested claim.
Not an unpaid bill.
Not an unpaid account.
Increase of business for 1908 over
1907:
Jan. 1908 over Jan. 1907, 132 per cent
Feb. 1908 " Feb. 1907, 27
Mch. 1908 " Mch. 1907, 63
April 1908 " April 1907, 25
May 1908 " May 1907, 56
June 1908 " June 1907, 196
July 1908 ' July 1908,148
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Disbursement for 1907.
Fire loss S 459 00
Adjuster expense A. B. Smith 1 00
Stationery, printing and ad
vertising 37 50
Paid commission to agents. . . 344 35
Policy fees to secretary 252 50
Paid treasurer 5 00
State Auditor 1 50
Notary Public 50
Directors salary 109 50
Return premiums on cancel
led policies 130 27
$ 1 341 78
Surplus for the year.
$ 1 711 56
Receipts for 1907.
Cash received from member
ship fees 252 50
Cash received when policy is
sued 1 416 31
Interest received on deposits 42 75
$ 1 711 56
Receipts $ 1 711 56
Disbursements . . 1 341 78
Surplus 1907....$ 369 79
Total surplus Jan. 1, 1908...$ 3 223 65
Report of Examiner March 30, 1908.
Lincoln, Neb. Mch. 30, 1908. E. M.
Searle, jr., auditor of public accounts,
Lincoln, Neb. Dear Sir: In pursuance
of your instructions I have made an
examination of the accounts and busi
ness of the Platte Mutual Insurance
company of Plattsmouth, Neb., and beg
Writes of Her Trip
Miss Mary Sharp who departed sev
eral weeks ago for Takoma, Was., has
arrived at that point after a most de
lightful trip. She writes friends that
she will never regret the trip over
the Cascades with their lofty
j summits wrapped in sno.v and the sud
! den descent into Washington where wild
! strawberries as large as walnuts, and
blackberries grow in luxurious profusion.
She found everyone of the Plattsmouth
colony well, her brother, Herbert being
strong, fat and hearty while Mr. Lake's
family also was enjoying excellent
: health.
The Paper That Ladies Want.
Another large stock of the celebrated
Autocrat paper just received at the
Journal office, with envelopes to match.
Just the paper for the ladies to use in
their correspondence. Come and see the
style and quality and ascertain the price
and we know you. buy it in preference
tcjany other paper. Put up in packages
of one hundred sheets each.
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leave to report.
This is a city and village mutual in
surance company, organized under sec
tions 3968 and 3988, inclusive of the
compiled statutes. The company was
organized and commenced business
April 4, 1898.
I carefully verified the financial re
port of the company of the business
for 1907, filed with the insurance de
partment, and find the same corre
sponds with the books of the secretary.
I find the secretary of the company
keeps correct accounts of all transac
tions of the company and the books
show fully and in detail all of the af
fairs of the company, and this fact was
of great assistance to me in making the
examination.
The company provides for a reserve
fund by taking 10 per cent of the gross
receipts, which is in accordance with
the law. The company charges one
half of the board rate and a 50c policy
fee, which goes to the secretary. The
rates charges have been sufficient to
meet all fire losses.
The company has on hand .1, 151.70
reserve fund and $2,071.95 general
fund. ?'2,000 of the same is invested in
a real estate mortgage and the balance
is deposited in the bank to the credit of
the company. The officers of the com
pany are managing the affairs of the
company in a competent, business-like
way. The secretary was very cour
teous to me and furnished me every
assistance in making the examination.
The secretary and treasurer are under
bond for the faithful performance of
their duties. The following are the of
ficers of the company: W. J. White,
president; H. M. Soennichsen, vice
president; H. J. Helps, treasurer; H.
Ii. Gering, secretary. Directors- W.
J. White, H. J. Helps, H. M. Soen
nichsen, D. O. Dwyer, T. E. Parmele,
C. A. Marshall, Henry R. Gering.
Respectfully submitted,
A. L. Searle, Examiner.
Our books and accounts are open to
the inspection of any policy holder at
any time. We would be pleased to
have you come and examine for your
self.
All the by-laws are printed on every
policy. Our rates are one-half of the
Board company rates, with 50c policy
fees added for each $500 of insurance.
The be.it and dieuptut Fire Insurance
and a home company.
W. J. White, Pres.
Henry R. Gering, Sec.
All Day Meeting.
On Sunday, August 2, there will be
an all-day old-fashioned meeting at the
Eight Mile Grove church. Sunday
school at 10:30 a. m., with preaching
services following. Also, services at
2:30, Rev. Randall, of Plattsmouth,
preaching. Young peoples meeting at
7:30, led by the pastor. Preaching at
8:30 by Rev. Smith, pastor of the
Presbyterian church of Murray. All
I are invited, and are requested to bring
well-filled baskets with them, and enjoy
' an old-fashioned meeting in the fullest
sense of the term.
For Little Folks.
The Journal has just recehed a sup
ply of small cards with envelopes to
match, just what the little folks want
for invitations for parties. These are
neatly encased in small boxes of twenty
five each of cards and envelopes. We
have secured these especially for our
little friends. We also have stationery
done up in the same manner. When
you want fancy stationery, remember
the Journal has what you want.