The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current, September 10, 1908, Image 1
mmoutb SKMI-WKKKLY EDITION - KICHT I'ACIICS PLA1TSMOUTII, NE1JRASKA, THURSDAY, S KPT KM HKI lO, H)()S NUMP.KIt 10 VOLUME XX VI II Jbumal. platta HURRAH FOR LOUISVILLE Thai Thriving Liltle Cily is Determ ined to Bridge Platte River. The Journal is pleased to note that the enterprising business men of Louis ville have decided to wait no longer for Cass and Sarpy counties to rebuild the bridge across Platte river, which went out with the ice crush over two years ago, and are determined to put it in themselves. This paper will al ways believe that it is just as much the duty of the two counties to replace this structure as it is for either county to construct a bridge over any stream passing even through the center of either one. They have organized a company for the reconstruction of the bridge, and in Fpeaking of the organiz ation the Courier says: The need of a wagon bridge across the I'latte river is so apparent that when a few Louisville business men suggested the organization of a stock company for the erection of a toll bridge, the project was met with al most universal approval, and already a goodly lot of stock has been subscribed for and many are only waiting for the completion of plans for their approval before taking stock. Last Monday night at a meeting of the business men and citizens of Louis ville it was decided to organize a com pany to be known as the I'latte Kiver Bridge company, of Louisville, and the following officers were chosen: President. W. F. Diers. First Vice-President, Dr Vorthman. Second Vice-President, J. P. E. II. Ellis Secretary, James Stander. Treasurer. F. II. Nichols. Hoard of Directors, V. F. Diers. C. A. Richey. C. 11. Wood. Jas. Stander. F. II. Nichols. H. E. Pankonin, J. W. Wall! 10:1. A representative of the Omaha Con-j ftruction company was present a:.d ad- j dressed the meeting at considerable length. j As soon as the articles of incorpora- j tion shall have been prepared and it has been tinallv determined the style of a will be in position to sell you - rv it j t'n tkw omtanv. and the Courier be- lieves that the people of this vicinity will not be slow in taking hold of the project and that the bridge for which we have so long stood in need will be completed during the present year. Delightful Informal Party. Wednesday Mrs. Geo. E. Dovey en tertained a party of friends at an in formal evening party at her delightful home on north Fourth street. The evening was most pleasantly spent in visiting and conversation, intermingled with some delightful music such as the talented daughters of the hostess alone are capable of furnishing. The refreshments served were of the usual dainty and delicious variety for which this charming entertainer is justly noted, ami the evening through out was one thoroughly enjoyed by those fortunate to be the guests. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Falter, Mr. and Mrs. Rea Pat terson, Misses Elizabeth and Emma Falter. Lena Fricke. Ella Margaret, i.i ., T'itVi Dovev: Messrs. dii.c ' - T. P. Cavendish. George ana jonn rai- ter. Fritz Fricke. Paul Morgan. Liv- ir.gston Kichey and Geor ge and Charles Dovev. The Fair 2i Nehawka. M-irv of our people are arranging to --end" the Xthawka fair either Friday iTaturdav. This fair has grown to c-h ?n exte-t that the Cass county people watch for the dates with as r-uch eagerness as thev do the Old t . I, - - u;a - Sevtlers Keunion. fr-rth o-e held and will be attended by men ana cnnaren. wnn tn a much larger crowd than ever. The j D. C. Morgan, brought a fitting aPpe exhibit of stock, fruits, cereals, etc.. tite and capacity to do justice to the oc- i-.. K., rwti reatr. Make It a Villi lt-' -'- .v.. -o:r.t to attend one day at least. Be- ; member the dates-Friday ar.d Satur-; dav September 11 and V2. Commends Itself to our People. i-nrher stcr. tow a d bu:!d::ig t cor.crete cu.ve street was ta rt at t:".e lout 01 mhia ;.-:: this morning when 1 - - . 1 f 1 . i for the structure, sand are --et i"! Severn! eurkuids of 3 Le ur. u:-.der which t rcparai.io..s means the ere t;::i 0: a ur.e struct-: e capable of har.cilirp will corr.e down tht all the water whun street. The actio:: of the Burlington m making so suuao.e arrangements without putting the city to a lot of trouble ami expense is such ht to commend itself to our cui- OUgUL iu - zer.s as being fair a of the company. :d ri"ht on the part Returns to California. Morgan Waybright, after a long so- ... . : . 1 I . .1 A I jjournin this city wim juue . u. I'.eeson and family, returned to his home in Is Angeles, Cali., today. Mr. Waybright has property interest:, in this city and vicinity, and at other points in Nebraska, which require his attention a great deal of the time, hence he has been compelled to stay near here a good portion of the year. He regretted very much the necessity of leaving, as he found things so pleas ant here, but found it necessary to go. He will arrive in Ios Angeles about Saturday. FILES COMPLAINTS AGAINST TWO County Attorney Charges Cedar Creek Burglary to two Men. County Attorney Iiawls Wednesday filed a complaint against Frank Bailey and Jos. Shaw, two of the men brought down from Cedar Creek by Deputy Sherifr Manspeaker yesterday. The two men are charged in the complaint with breaking and entering into Wolff's store and stealing there from personal property to the value of fiftv dollars. Another count charges them with break ing and entering Barclay's saloon with the intent to steal personal property to the value of forty dollars consisting of two watches, two coats, one revolver and a quantity of whisky and alcohol. These two men are the men with whom the articles were found at the time of their capture. The men were to be arraigned this afternoon before Justice Archer and enter their plea to the com plaint, There is no doubt they will plead not guilty In which event a date will be fixed for the preliminary exami nation. Peter Larson. John McDerrr.ott.Chas. Palmer and Geo. Gavin, four of the men brought down yesterday were re leased this morning by the sheriff on orders from County Attorney Bawls who, after a close investigation, decid ed there was not sufficent evidence against them to warrant him in holding them for an examination and possible trial with small chance of securing a conviction. He made a careful exami- men themselves, ami at its conclusion decided to be on the safe side and com plain only against those whom he felt he could convict. There were a num ber of witnesses from Cedar Creek in the city and each of these was examin ed with a view toward securing posi tive identification if possible of the men involved in the affair. As the four men above mentioned seemed to be in the clear in this respect, their dismissal became almost imperative. Ten Dollars and Costs. Before Justice Archer this morning, Mike and Joe Broadback were charged with being drunk and disorderly. The trouble happened at Cedar Creek and the men were arrested and brought in by the constable. After a consultation with County Attorney Rawls, they agreed to plead guilty to the charge and each received a supply of the cele brated Archer Brand of justice amount ing to Ten Dollars and costs. They ar ranged to secure the payment of the fine and went back to their native soil, ! -;.- on1 it ; to hp hnnpfl better men ; - Labor Cay Picntc Party. According to an agreement made one yar ago Monday, when the same ! crowd dined together, there assembled ! last evening at about five o clock, at ! the home ofJ. H. Salsbury and wife ! the annual "labor day picnic party for J their annual "feed " The wives of the i party had provided m great abundance i the necessities of the occasion, and the 1 t .1 : ... 1 chmou. -i " vara, ar.a witn an seatea on ins gumma 1 , 11 . 1 . 1 . - ,j , it made a pretty scene. Those who compose this annual gathering are J. M. Roberts and family, J. W . Gamble ar.d fandlv. C. A. Rawls ar.d family, Dr. E. D. Cummins and family and. H. Sa'.shury and family. Advertised Letter List. The following letters remain in t I'lattsmouth pot-of:ice up to S V.mi uncalled for. Parties call: pt. g for will flea.-e saw Advertise 1 " ! - ----- j - Bridges. Miss Lena: Buresk. Miss Emma (4): Fisher, Miss Lillian Violet; Keorulet. Mrs. Frank; Andrew, Robb. ; Brown, L. L. ; Collins. Master Ralph, Galh. Ar.tone; Johnson, J. M.; John- ri., r- i son, r.. j.; uonauie.. o. n., xicl., j. iL.; Tilton, W. L. ; Thompson, Geo. The Stork's Visits. The Stork got in his work Monday when he delivered a fine bouncing girl baby to Mr. and Mrs. John Schuiof. Council man Schulof is about the happiest man in these parts, and everyone could see it in his looks and actions. He pranced about like a young kitten and had that wild, oh-be-joyful look that proclaims new father. He solemnly declares that the first thing the young woman said was "Bryan" and that she keptrepeat ing it at intervals all morning. This convinces him that Bryan is a sure win ner. The councilman reports that Mrs. Schulof and the baby are doing finely. Not to be outdone by Councilman Schulof, Louie Liner has succeeded in coaxing the Stork to leave with his wife a big, bouncing baby boy this morn ing. The boy talked a language that was strange and unusual to Louie although he remembered having heard similar noises several times before. He thinks it also said "Bryan," anywayhe is willing to believe it. He is glad to say that both mother and child are do ing well. Louie is around town today looking pretty foxy and surely greeting all his friends with a great, big, broad smile which is indicative of his real feelings. RED SOX REDEEM THEMSELVES They Take Both Games From Omaha Labor Day. The Red Sox Monday redeemed themselves for their bad work in the Louisville game by trimming the Royal Achates in the most artistic manner. They took both games winning the morning game easily by far superior playing, both in the field and at the bat. There were few people present at the morning game which was characterized by miserable fielding and inability to bat on the part of the Omaha boys. For the locals the team played much better in the field than they had in sev eral games before and White pitched good ball, being hit often but not safely. On the other hand Travis who started out to do the twirling for the visitors soon found he had his hands full "and retired, Craig taking his place. Neither one pitched effective ball, both being easy for the Sox who hammered the ball to the corners of the lot. To add to the troubles of the Omahas, they were all thumbs and fumbled and dropp ed the ball repeatedly. The game was more interesting, however, than the score indicates, the visitors having men on the bases frequently. The final score was 15 to 3 in favor of the Sox. The afternoon contest was much bet terj Wilkens who pitched for the locals was all but invincible holding the visi tors down to scattered hits without a ghost of a run until the last inning when they found him and in a hair rais ing finish threatened to overcome the lead getting two runs almost before the locals realized what they were doing and only being prevented from tying the score by a ground rule which made Burkhart's long hit to right field only a two-bagger. !The ball went way up beyond the red barn and was a long time in being found. It was one of the most beautiful drives seen here this season. As it was the hit netted two runs there being two men on bases who scored upon hit. These two runs were all the visitors got. For Plattsmouth the entire team played with a vim and a I go that spoke volumes for what they KiKJ 111 tX pilltl. llltj Illb uiiw fielded finely besides running bases like professionals. The errors of the locals were light and of no consequence while the fielding game of the visitors was much superior to that of the morning. Larson was the premier stickologist of the locals he getting three base hits out of four times I at bat. A feature of both games was the fine catching of Clark for the visitors, he beinsr nearlv the whole show on their side. His work in both games excited much favorable comment. The following is the score of the afternoon srarae. Red Sox. 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 j chate 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 -2 Base Hits Red Sox 9 Achates 4. Err- ors Red Sox 3 Achates Red Sox Wilkens and ? 3. Batteries, ann; Achates Adams and Clark. The batteries in the morning game were Red Sox. White and Mann, Achate? Travis Craig and Clark. Lumber fcr Sale! I have a quality of cotton wood lum ber on hand at my place one-half mile east cf the Missouri River Ferry in Iowa, which I will sell $16.00 per thou sand feet. Lumber is in good shape, all lengths and widths. Address, Pacif ic Junction la. or Mutual Phone from there. A. Graham. BURGLARS AT CEDAR CREEK They Loot Wolff's Store and Barclay's Saloon and are Then Captured. Citizens of Cedar Creek had a little bit of excitement early this morning when a band of hoboes or tramps raid ed the general store of J. F. Wolff, and the saloon of Wm. Barclay. The first intimation of trouble was had when the Burlington agent at that station, who lives opposite the store of Mr. Wolff, was awakened by the crashing of glass as the villians broke out a window to enter the place. He rose at once and began preparations to capture the maurauders, but the noise of his move ments alarmed them and they became silent. This was about three o'clock a. m. Some half an hour later thev again stirred about and once more awakened the agent, who endeavored to scare them off by whistling. They made some profane remarks about him but came out of the store when he first saw them. He at once hurried to the home of Mr. Wolff whom he awakened and together they hurried to the store in tending to surprise the burglars. In this they were not successful as the bandits had fled. The men crept up on the store with shotguns but found it empty. Meanwhile the thieves had entered Barclay's saloon and looted it. The citizens in the meantime had been alarmed and were soon out on the trail of the robbers armed with shot guns and other weapons, wisely thinking the robbers would resort to the railway tracks. Mr. Wolff had hurried down toward the tracks, concealing himself in the tall weeds alongside some empty cars with a shot gun. Within a few minutes after he had secreted himself one of the robbers came crawling along on the opposite side of the car from where he was and eventually entered the car; others followed until a total of eight men had entered four difiirent cars, there being four men in one car two in another and one in each of two other cars. As soon as the men had been herded into these cars, the citizens descended upon them and shut the doors, locking them in. In this shape they were kept until morning, the citizens standing guard over them with shot guns. As soon as practicable, Sheriff Quinton was notified and he with Deputy Manspeaker went out to the village, and took the eight men in charge, bringing them here,- on the Schuyler this morning. The men were immediately placed in jail and have been there all day. They gave Deputy Manspeaker their names as follows : Peter Larson, Thos. Cullen, Jos. Shaw, Frank Daily, Geo. Gavin, Chas. Palmer and John McDermott. They claim to have been employed in the Ashland stone quarries but to have quit and started east. They secured some fifty or sixty dollars worth of cutlery from the store of Mr. Wolf and two watches, a loaded revolver, two coats and a large quantity of liquor from Barclay. The County Attorney did not make any move toward arraigning the men today, owing to a lack of witnesses, he being unable to get them here before tomorrow. He will examine the wit- nesses and file charges against those of the party whom he leeis tne eviaence will convict. It is probable that the preliminary examination will be had tomorrow. Captured Several Prizes Anyway Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday the Bohemian Catholic Turners gave a I tournament at South Omaha, the affair taking place at Franek's Hall. There were four lodges represented with teams, they being Omaha, South Omaha, Plattsmouth and LaCrosse, Wis., the latter team comprising four men. The local team was composed of Joe Wooster, Albert Janda, Frank Asun briner, Julias Kalosek, Frank Chechal, Tim Wooster. Frank Wooster, Chas. Gradevil and Frank Shabotka were the judges selected from this city. The boys went up Friday night and had a most enjoyable time as everything passed off smoothly and the events were all pleasantly contested. There was no ill feeling and the boys came back feeling the trip had been a good one. While not very successful :n getting .-izes. the boys made a much better prize show ing than the score would indicate, as they came close to victory on sev eral events. Frank Asunbriner took the prize in one class while tne class as a whole took the second prize in the third class. Taken all around the boys did very well and their many friends are glad to hear of their superior show ing. . Miss Irene Thomas departed this noon for LaCrosse, Wis., after a day in this city. A Birthday Party. Monday Mrs. Frank Woostcr gave a birthday party at her cozy home in honor of the ninth birthday of her daughter, Rosie. A great many of the young lady's friends assembled at the house and a most delightful time was had. There were games and amusements of every kind, everyone seeming to have the best time of their lives, and when the refreshments were served they did the big array full justice. At the close they all voted both Mrs. Woos'ter and her daughter, Rosie, as charming entertainers. Those attending were Misses Helen Nejedly, Mary Burianek, Hermia Grad evil, Agnes Gradevil, Violet Kopia, and Messrs. Clarence Mason, Anton W ous ter, Frank Wooster, Charles. Woostcr, Louie Wooster. SCHOOL DAYS HAVE ARRIVED A Few Words to the Lads Who Do Not Attend. The season is again here when the public schools have opened their doors to the children and young people. This school system of ours, in spite of its defeats, is our chiefest glory, and gen eral intelligence diffused among the masses is our greatest safeguard. It pays to go to school. A few years ago at the St. Louis World's Fair we ob tained some literature, issued by the government, on this subject. From replies received in response to thousands of letters sent out to men who had ac chieved marked success, some along one line and some along another, it was ascertained that the boy who takes a high grade course has 22 times the chance of achieving marked success that that the boy has who does not take a high school course. And the boy who taVces a college course has 10 times the i chance of the high school graduate, and 220 times the chance of the boy who never enters the high school. That is a tremendous handicap for the schooled boy. To say nothing of the greater capacity for happiness which the educated man has, to go to school pays very large dividends from the standpoint of worldly honor and posi tion. Many boys for the sake of a few dollars a month, abandon school life. There are not many things more foolish than that, nor many things that pay less than that. Boys of Plattsmouth, if you have not already done so, get your books and begin your school work right now, and stick to it. And if you will heed the Journal's advice, you will never regret it. Who Was He? Last Saturday night the south bound M. P. train out of this city struck some unknown man on the road crossing in the west end of the city. So far the man's name has not been learned. The man was not seriously injured. The train was unusally heavy, having two extra cars on and was making very slow speed up the heavy grade just south of the'station when the engineer discovered a man sittinsr on the track just in front f th :iot which struck him and brushed him off. The train came to an immediate halt and the train crew went back to investigate. They found a sadly demoralized person who was principally dirt from the rolling about he received but who was apparently, not much injured. The conductor took down his name and the train then pro ceeded south. The party seemed to have beenimbiding freely, and probably had become tired after climbing the hill and sat down on the tracks to rest. Several from the country reported that it was a current rumor that someone had been struck on a crossiug here, but the identity was not learned. Nothing has developed here today to indicate who it was. E3gle's First Picnic. The business men of the thriving lit tle city of Eagle have arranged to hold one of the biggest picnics ever held in Cass county, on Wednesday, September 16. There will be amusements galore for both o!d ar.d young, and everybody j j3 guaranteed a full day's enjoyment, j Bixby, the funny man of the Lincoln State Journal, will be the ch.ef orator, and this announcement within itself is sufficient to convince ail who desire to hear a good talk, that they will be well paid for their attendance. The Eagle band will furnish music, ar.d there will sports too numerous to mention, includ ing two ball games. If you want to have a good time in a town where the citizens are known for their hospitality, don't fail to attend the picnic at Eagle on Wednesday. September 16. MONTHLY SONG SERVICE SUNDAY The Program Rendered Highly Appre preciated by a Large Audience. Last Sunday St. Luke's Episcopal choir gave their monthly song servics before a large and appreciative audience. Prof. Austin the director of the choir deserves great credit for the masterly manner in which the splendid program was given, it being one of exceptional merit and one which the choir and the soloists did full justice to. The beauti ful anthem "God Is Love" by Shelly, was the opening number given by the full strength of the choir which has been added to and improved since spring, and which gave this grand anthem a fitting rendition. Briggs "Hold Thou My Hand" was the solo chosen by Mrs. H. S. Austin for her number and she gave it in the usual fine manner in which all her music is renderd. This was followed by the anthem "Seek Ye The Lord" of Roberts, given by the full choir in a powerful and ap pealing way. Mrs. Anna Britt delighted the as sembled congregation with the solo "Hand In Hand", one of Johnson's beautiful productions well suited to this lady's excellent voice, while the beauti ful duet "Thy Will Be Done" of Jer ome was contributed by Miss Peterson and Mrs. Austin. These two voices blend together charmingly ami served to give this ';rand piece a fitting pre sentation. - The touching and appealing notes of that old time favorite "Abide With Me" as given by Miss Ella Margaret Dovey found full sympathy in the congregation, Miss Dovey's charming voice giving the song the sympathetic rendition so much needed in it. Hymn No. 11 was given by the hoir and the congeration after which Miss Kittie Cummins gave the Offertory, this talented musician furnishing one of the most pleasing numbers upon a program full of fine selections. The splendid bass voice of din-ctor II. S. Austin was heard at its ! st in Parker's Jerusalem", this grand, sacred theme lending itself finely to the sinp-er's full, resoleridant voice. The closing number of this great program was "()! That I Had Like a Dove" by Smieton, II, rising to the lofty spirit of llii ,-:h red V.'in-.'s choir piece of exaltation and giving it a fitting and noble rendition. The program was indeed a fine one, and one which was most excellently given, and which bespoke the careful attention and drilling given the choir by its excellent leader, Mr. Au.-tin. These choice programs serve to illus trate how many fine voices the city has, and the care with vhich Mr. Austin has selected and trained them. Released on Bond. Monday? Judge Travis released upon bond for their appearance next term of Court, Percy Fernald, Edward Downey and George Wilson, the three men ac cused of assault with intent to do great bodily injury upon B. E. Hill. The bond was for $100.00 each and was signed by John C. Bates and A. N. Sullivan. These are the same defend ants that recently brought the habeas corpus suits to secure thdr fn-edom, and who the court remanded to jail at the conclusion of the hearings. They immediately left the city upon their re lease and considerable doubt is express ed as to whether they will ever again be seen around here. As Hill and his wife are also out of the country, it is considered highly improbable there will ever be anything more done in thess cases. The Countv Attorney states that Hill and his wife are in Omaha having notified him of their whereabouts at the time they left the city. With the defendants out on bail, it is consider- ! ed unlikely the prosecuting witness will j ever come back as he likely will be I unable to find the defendant.- here when ' he returns. j Removes to Grand Island. j Walter Peterson and wife departed j Wednesday for Grand Island, where they i will make their future home. Mr. Pe I terson was formerly a resi lent of that 'place, and removed here some two years ago with his charming wife. He had been employed in the Burlington blacksmith shop since his arrival here. Some ten days ago Mr. Peterson was summoned to Grand Island by the un expected death of his father, who left five small children behind. Owing to there being no one to look after the children, Mr. Peterson found that he would have to return there and thU trip is made for that purpose. He proposes to enter the teaming business there.