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A REAL PAPER
COVER COWBOY
Argus Green Formerly of
This City Meets Him
A sample of "gun-totlng." but
with more tlian the usual variety of
nlde trimmings Is the rase of Hen
Burdick of Eagle, charged with as
sault with a deadly weapon. Bur
dick was arrested Saturday night
and brought over to Lincoln by Dep
uty Sheriff James DawHon. as told ex
clusively In the Sunday Star, and
Monday morning the complainant,
appeared and filed charges against
him. The trouble arose over the
fact that Burdick and -Mrs. John
Ruby, a married daughter of the com
plainant, went to Denver together
about two months ago. There they
spent $2,000 that had been given to
the young woman to secure medical
treatment. When the money was all
gone they telegraphed to Eagle for
more money, it Is alleged, and Mrs.
Green went to Denver and brought
her daughter home. Burdick return
ed to Eagle soon after. It Is said
that he has visited the Green home
several times since then and tried to
induce the young woman to go away
with him.
TlireateiH-d to Shoot.
Mrs. Green says that she ordered
Burdick off the place when he came
there Saturday and Instead of going
he drew a revolver and threatened
to shoot. He kIso threatened to kill
the young woman if she did not go
with him. Mrs. Green called to a
hired man named Warner, who was
working at the barn, and when he ap
peared Burdick fled. He was ar
rested by Marshal Austin of Eagle,
and held until Deputy Sheriff Daw
son was summoned from Lincoln.
Burdick's story varies from that of
Mrs. Green, only in the details that
reflect most upon him. He admits
having gone to Denver with the
laughter of Mrs. Green, but he de
clares that he did not know that the
daughter was married, and claims
that he was given $2,000 by a man
whom he understood to be a former
suitor of the woman to take her to
Denver for medical treatment. He
says that he was in Denver with Mrs.
Ruby for a month, but says that
SIGNALLY
HONORED
Otoe County Jury Presents Judge
Travis With Flowers
An incident whic h shows how well
the work of Judge Travis on the dis
trict bench is taking with the peo
ple of this district occurred last Fri
day at Nebraska City when the Judge
came to disc harge the jury which had
been serving at the term there for s
month past. As the judge came io
discharge all those jurors save those
who were in the box to hear the last
juiy case of the term, one of the
jurymen stepped forward, having
ben selected by his members for that
purpose and in a few well chosen
words presented Judge Travis with
a handsome box of roses, the gift of
the members of the jury. Judge
Travis was overcome with surprise
and emotion and it was some time
before he sufficiently mastered him
self to respond to this unusual mani
festation. He, however, thanked the
jury in appropriate terms for theiv
manifestation of good will and spoke
briefly of his desire and intention to
do his duty while on the bench to the
very limit of his ability. After the
adjournment of court, the Judg? sent
the flowers home to Mrs. Travis in
this city so that she might share with
him enjoyment of this mark of his
friends' and neighbors' esteem.
It may be said that while no Cass
County jury has taken the initiative
in thus showing their appreciation of
Judge Travis' work, the feeling of
all attorneys, litigants and jurymen
alike is that he has made one of the
best judges it was their good fortune
to ever have business before.
Speaking of the event, the Nebras
ka City News says:
The presentation of a large box of
handsome flowers to Judge Travis
by the members of the petit jury,
who have been serving during this
term of district court, is simply one
of the straws which shows in what
esteem the judge is held by all the
people of this city and county and
more especially those who come in
contact with him and his court.
This is Worth Heading.
Leo. F. Zelinski, of 6S Gibson St.,
Buffalo, X. Y.. says. "I cured the
most annoying cold sore I ever had
with Bucklin's Arnica Salve. I ap
plied this salve once a day for two
days, when every trace of the sore
was gone." Heals all sores. Sold
under guarantee at F. G. Fricke &
Co.'s drug store. 25c.
they spent only $1,600 In that time
instead of $2,000, as the complaint
ant alleges. He denies that he drew
a revolver or even carried one. The
complainant says that he wore two
revolvers at the time of his visit to
her home on Saturday.
A Wllil West Man.
Mrs. Green says that Burdick has
long posed as a wild west man, tak
ing as his models the typical western
er of the stage or the cheap novel.
She says that she does not believe
that he is mentally sound, but that
she was afraid he might attempt to
execute some of his threats against
her and her daughter so she had
him arrested. She says her daughter
is mentally deranged. The daughter
is the wife of John Ruby, a business
man of Murdock, but she and her
four children have been staying for
some time with Mrs. Green on her
farm near the east line of Lancaster
county.
Mrs. Green says that the money
Burdick and Mrs. Ruby spent In
Denver was given to the latter by her
husband, so she could take a course
of treatment in a Lincoln sanitar
ium, in the hope that it might im
prove both her physical and mental
condition. The only charge that has
been made against Burdick is that of
assault growing out of the trouble
at the Green farm on Saturday. Bur
dick Is now held at the county jail.
Lincoln Star.
The Mrs. Green spoken of above
is Mrs. Argus Green who formerly
lived in this city where she and
her husband used to occupy the cen
ter of the stage every now and then
with their troubles. Since leaving
here they have lived on a farm near
Eagle and it seems their troubles
did not cease with their departure
from this city. Argus and Mrs.
Green had been in the habit of hav
ing their little family rows and had
landed in police court several times
on account of these disturbances.
From the above it would appear that
she had met a genuine ten-cent yellow-backed
cowboy who was too
many for her.
NOT MUCH
DAMAGE
Havelock Mob Partially Burns Trac
tion Company Bridge
The wild-eyed report that the peo
ple of Havelock had turned out en
masse and were destroying the
tracks, buildings and bridges of the
Lincoln Traction Company seems to
have been vastly overdrawn accord
ing to the papers this morning. The
actual facts as simmered down from
their reports are to the effect that
night before last a mob assembled in
Havelock town and proceeded to
make a demonstration against a
bridge of the traction company, set
ting fire to the structure and part
ially destroying it. After this they
did no further damage and the only
result of the raid was a few hours
delay to cars between the two towns
and considerable loss of sleep by
the traction officials. The ruin
wrought was repaired yesterday and
traffic resumed over the lines.
From a long distance view, the
people of Havelock are nearly justi
fied in resorting to hostile demon
strations as the Traction Company
has shown scant disregard for their
rights in the premises and little at
tention to their complaints. It is
certain that if the people keep up
their fight against the unjust dis
crimination they are subject to, they
will win out.
We Sell
InoH
Y
on the positive guarantee
that if it does not give sat
isfaction we will return the
entire amount of money paid
us for it.
We ask all those who are
run-down, nervous, debili
tated, aged or weak, and
every person suffering from
stubborn colds, hanging-on
coughs, bronchitis or incipi
ent consumption to try Vinol
with this understanding.
G ERIKG & CO., Druggists,
Plattsmoutb, Nebraska.
A L-INE
PROGRAM
Arranged For Rev. Moore's Recep
tion by Christian Church
Arrangements for the public re
ception of Kev. Luther Moore and
a farewell reception to Geo. M. Por
ter and wife who will shortly leave
this city for their new home at Lin
coln, have been completed by the
members of the Christian church.
The reception will be held at Coates'
Hall between the hours of 3 and 6 p.
m. on January 1. There will be an
elaborate program prepared includ
ing addresses of welcome to Rev.
Moore and farewel addresses to Mr.
and Mrs. Porter. There will also be
music both vocal and instrumental
by some of the ablest talent in the
city and select readings by people of
genuine histornic ability. Those in
charge of the arrangements have
spared no pains in preparing such
an occasion as will be pleasing to
all and tender to Rev. Moore a fit
ting reception upon his advent into
the community. For Mr. and Mrs.
Porter who have been two of the
most highly respected and admired
citizens of the community. only words
of regret at severing their ties here
and best wishes for future success
will be heard.
Previous to the reception a busi
ness meeting will be held between
the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock.
Rev. Moore will occupy the pulpit
at the local Christian Church on next
Sunday, December 27. A cordial
invitation is extended to the public to
hear him at that time and also attend
the public reception on New Year's
day.
BIG BENE
FIT BALL
For Jas. Skoumal to be Given By
Friends
The ball to be given at T. J. Sokol
hall on New Year's eve, December
31, is in the nature of a benefit
ball for James Skoumal, mention of
whose illness has been make in this
paper from time to time. Tickets
bought for this ball are purchasd for
a worthy cause and it is to be hoped
that there will be a prompt and gen
erous response for this worthy man.
Mr. Skoumal is one of our best Bo
hemian citizens, a man standing high
in the respect of all who know him
and his long illness has served to
make his many friends feel that
something should be done to assist
him in his distress. Tickets for this
benefit are on sale at many of the
leading places of business and many
volunteer solicitors are to be found
of whom tickets can be purchased.
Remember that jour patronage of
this ball helps a very worthy man
and take as many tickets as you can
afford. It is the holiday season and
you can afford to remember the un
fortunate.
Nearly Got It.
For chasing a man who had passed
a forged check on him Peter C. Goos,
jr., came near being in contempt of
court.
Goos is on the jury panel in dis
trict 'court and was serving on the
case of the Nye-Schneider-Fowler
company against the Galloway Flour
Mill and Elevator company. Tuesday
he failed to show up for service and
after waiting for him for some time
the attorneys agreed to go with the
eleven jurors. Wednesday he ap
peared and explained that he had
spent the day doing detective work
on the case, finally landing his man.
Judge Day excused him and docked
him only one day's pay for his ab
sence. The jury gave the Nye-Schneider-Fowler
company a verdict for $1,
4 76.61 for grain delivered to the de
fendants. Omaha Bee.
Wins a Gold Watc h.
The voting contest which has
been going on for some time at the
Vanhorn store to select the winner
of a handsome gold watch ended to
day in the triumph of Miss Anna
Deutch. This young lady polled
1,025 votes leading all her competi
tors by a handy margin. The watch
is a handsome one which Miss
Deutch can well be proud of. It
represents to her a great deal of
real, live, hustling qualities and she
will always be able to look upon
it as a just reward for work well
done. The management of the store
is quite well pleased with the result
of the contest as it made them many
friends and much good business.
Heavy, impure blood makes a
muddy, pimply complexion, head
aches, nausea, indigestion. Thin
blood makes you weak, pale, sickly.
Burdock Bitters makes the blood
rich, red, pure, restires perfect
health. -
All brands of cigars in Christmas
packages at the Riley Hotel.
KllllWOOll.
Last Saturday Harley Greeson. one
of our school boys, received a severe
fall breaking his arm. The accident
was caused by his hi rse throwing
him. He is able to attend school but
feels a great deal of pain in the in
jured member.
The Methoilist church ladies held
I a line bazaar last week, the affair
closing Saturday night. It was a suc
cess in every particular the receipts
amounting to something over one
hundred dollars.
Harry Lefler. a former Elmwood
boy now employed at Lincoln spent
Sunday in the city.
A FINE
PROGRAM
Annual Farmers1 Institute Soon to be
Held to Be Good
Readers of the Journal will re
member that one year ago a Farm
ers' Institute was held in Platts
mouth, at which many attended, and
a general interest was shown in farm
work, farm improvement and the life
on the farm. Lectures were given
by specialists in this line as well as
upon subjects pertaining to stock
raising. The dairy, the kitchen, in
cluding good cooking were also giv
en their deserved position on the
program, by lady lecturers, who
handled these subjects in a most in
teresting, intelligent and masterful
manner, that the farmers wives
might also enjoy the institute meet
ings. This institute will convene again
this year in Plattsmouth, in the dis
trict court room in the court house,
on December 31st and January 1st,
with Luke Wiles as president and
YV. C. Ramsey as secretary, and Judg
ing from the program published be
low will be one of exceeding inter
est to all and especially to the farm
ers and their wives. This immediate
locality is naturally and almost whol
ly agricultural, and it is to the in
terest of not only the farmers but
the business men and professional
men, and their wives to serve in the
advancement of the community's best
interests, so all should make a special
effort to attend these sessions.
The lectures of Miss Deddie Side
well on "Problems in Cooking," and
"The Strength of the Hills," by this
talented and accomplished lady will
be especially interesting and instruc
tive, and no lover of good cooking
and beautiful farm life should fail
to hear her. The titles of the lec
tures of the various other professors
and authorities on the program real
ly speak for themselves, but we
must call your attention to two lec
tures in particular, the first of
which is "Problems in Corn Grow
ing," by Mr. E. H. Hoyt, of the Ne
braska experiment Station; this im
mediately following the National
Corn Exposition in Omaha should
have a crowded room; and the other
lecture, "Good Roads," by Mr. M. O.
Eldridge, road expert, from the
United States Department of Agri
culture, at Washington, D. C, which
is the last number on the program,
coming on the evening of January
1st, is a subject in which every citi
zen, who has the interest of his own
business as well as that of the farm
ers at heart, should hear. Come
everybody and hear as many of these
lectures as you can. They cannot
fail to interest you.
Following is the program:
Thursday Afternoon Session.
2:00 Problems in Cooking, Miss
Dessie Sidewell, Pawnee City.
3:00 Conservation and Fertility
of the -Soil, Prof. E. W. Hunt, Syra
cuse, Neb,
Thursday Evening Session.
7:30 The Strength of the Hills,
Miss Sidewell.
8:30 Economy in the Care of
Animals, Prof. Hunt.
Friday Afternoon Session.
1:30 Problems in Corn Growing,
Mr. E. H. Hopt, Expreiment Station.
2:30 Common Errors in the
Treatment of Farm Animals, Dr. J.
H. Gain, Experiment Station.
3:30 Horse Judging Demonstra
tion, Dr. Gain.
Friday Evening Session.
7:15 Education for the Farmer's
Boy, Mr. Hopt.
8:00 Breeding Horses, Dr. Gain.
9:00 Good Roads, Mr. M. A. Eld
ridge, Road Expert U. S. Department
of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.
These meetings are held under
the auspices of the University of Ne
braska and the Plattsmouth Farm
ers' Institute Association and are
free to all.
Has a Fine, New Girl.
Anthony J. Trillity, barber, is re
ported today to .be acting up a little.
The occasion your reporter finds is
the arrivel of a fine up-to-date young
woman at his house. The stork made
a delivery of this precious Christmas
gift last evening about six o'clock.
Under all the conditions Mr. Trillity's
actions are not to be wondered at.
Both mother and daughter are re
ported to being doing finely and be
having better than the father who
acts altogether too frolicsome for
such an old man.
I DAILY PERSONAL NEWS ?
V V
V Short Items of Interest From Wed-
nesday Evening's Daily Journal A
Fred Manners of Alvo who had
been in the city over night departed
for that point this afternoon on the
Schuyler.
Will Kruger was a passenger this
morning for Greenwood where he
will spend several days visiting
friends.
Henry Donat is looking after busi
ness matters in Omaha today being
a passenger for that city on the early
train this morning.
C. H. Vallery, wife and grandson
are spending the day at Omaha, be
ing passengers this morning for that
city on the early train.
F. E. Schlater, wife and family are
taking in the sights in Omaha today
having gone to that city on the
early train this morning.
Will Vallery and wife are taking
in the sights of the metropolis this
morning having been passengers on
the early train for that city this
morning.
Mrs. F. H. Stelmker was a passen
ger this morning on the early train
for Omaha where she will spend the
day visiting friends and looking after
some shopping.
Ralph White came up this morn
ing from Nebraska City and after a
few hours visit in the city continued
on to Omaha where he had business
maters to look after.
A. S. Wills is among those having
business matters to attend to at
South Omaha being a passenger for
that city this morning on the early
train.
Carl Humphrey formerly a well
known resident of this city but now
of Burlington, la., was in the city this
morning for a few hours stopping be
tween trains.
Dr. J. H. Hail was a passenger on
the early train this morning for
Glenwood, la., taking with him some
of his fancy bred chickens which he
has disposed of at that city.
F. E. Matthews, on .the staff of
General Storekeeper Fryer of the
Burlington and having charge of lum
ber, is spending several days in the
city with Storekeeper Josslyn' of the
local storehouse.
J. A. Hanna, wife and baby de
parted this morning for Osceola,
la., where they will spend the holi
days with relatives, expecting to
spend several weeks in that locality.
Henry Kaufman, jr., and wife
came in from their home in the coun
try this morning and were passengers
on the early train for Omaha where
they will spend the day..
Sam Schwab and wife from the
Rock Bluffs neighborhood were in the
city yesterday afternoon transacting
business with our merchants and see
ing the Christmas stocks.
Mrs. W. K. Shepherd and son Don
are spending the day in Omaha hav
ing come in this morning from their
farm, to take the Burlington train
for Omaha where they will do some
shopping.
H. L. Oldham, the veteran Muray
democrat, was here Tuesday look
ing after some business matters.
Lee is looking quite hale and hearty
during this winter weather and
seems to be enjoying fine health.
Mrs. E. S. Chancier departed this
morning for Fairbury where she will
make a visit of several weeks with
her husband after which time she ex
pects to return to this city and make
her home here.
Mrs. Asa Snider was a passenger
this morning on the early train on
the Burlington for Omaha where she
will meet her husband and spend the
day. Mr. Snider was a passenger on
the early M. P. for his work at Ar
moru's. J. H. Burnett and wife of May
wood, Neb., who have been visiting in
the city with James Sage and family,
departed this morning for a visit
at Chariton, la., with relatives and
friends after which they will return
here for a further visit with Mr. and
Mrs. Sage.
Mrs. Teegarden, daughter of Post
master C. H. Smith and wife, came
in Monday evening to remain with
them until after the holidays. Mr.
and Mrs. Smith will have quite a fam
ily reunion this Christmas as their
daughters and families will be with
them during that period.
Jacob Downing departed this
morning for St. Joe, Kansas City and
Breckenridge, Mo., where he will
make a holiday visit with relatives.
Mr. .Downing was a resident of the
latter place for thirty-five years pre
vious to coming to this city. He is
the father of Mrs. J. H. SaJsbury.
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Mrs. Jos Kheru departed this noon
on the mail train to make a visit over
Christmas with relatives in Omaha.
Url Gillette was among those trav
eling to Omaha this morning to
spend the day looking after business
matters.
Mrs. Joe Cameron arrived In tho
city this morning to make a holiday
visit with her parents H. F. Marler
and wife at Mynard.
Mrs. Sol. Adamson Is spending thu
afternoon in Omaha being a passen
ger for that city thiH morning on the
early train.
Ben Dill and wife from near Mur
ray was a Plattsmouth visitor today,
and found time to pay this office a
brief call.
Miss Blanche Robertson returned
this noon on the mall train from Peru
where she has been attending school
at that point.
Henry Tartsch and wife accom
panied by Miss Munday, came In last
evening to spend the holidays with
their home folks.
Ell wood Worth, of Pender, Neb.,
arrived in the city yesterday evening
for a few days' visit with his cousins.
John Murray and wife.
Jacob Mason departed this noon on
No. 7. for a visit over the holidays
with his daughter .Mrs. Clement
Koke at Alliance, Neb.
Geo. S. Ray, the hustling and live
citizen of Murray is spending the af
ternoon in the city having come up
this morning from his home.
C. H. Miller arid wife, of Murray
were visitors in the city yesterday
evening, .Mrs. .Miller remaining for
a few days with her daughter, Mrs.
John Murray and family.
Carl Ehlnger and sister Louise,
came in last night from their home at
Plaiuview to spend Christmas in tho
city with Mrs. Weld man and i'fi ligh
ters. John Chase of near Avoca is spend
ing the clay in the city on business.
Mr. Chase Is one of the live residents
of the Avoca neighborhood and his.
visits to this city are much appre
ciated. Mrs. Frank Krolek of Havelock
whohas been spending several days
in the city with relatives and friend
departed this noon on the mail train
for her home.
John Murphy, sons Earl and Har
vey, were passengers on the early
train this morning for Omaha where
they will spend the day looking at
Christmas attractions.
Geo. P. Meisinger, one of the ster
ling citizens of Eight Mile Grove
precinct drove in this morning from
his farm to do some Christmas shop
ping. Mrs. W. R. Gardner, living on
Washington avenue, is confined to
her" home with an affection of the
eyes being able to see but little vith
either of them.
Miss Inez Miller went to Platts
mouth yesterday to attend the wed
ding of Miss Ina Randall, which is to
take place this morning at 10 o'clock.
State Journal.
Ex-County Commissioner Geo.
Young and family from near Alva,
Okla., are spending several days in
this vicinity visiting friends having
come in from their Oklahoma home
yesterday morning.
Jacob Meisinger, one of the well
known and popular Meisinger broth
ers, came in this morning from his
home in Eight Mile Grove precinct
to look after business matters and
to do some Christmas shopping.
Mrs. F. H. Boardman, daughters
Leona and Esther and other smaller
children were among the passengers
this noon on the mail train for Ar
lington, Neb., where they go to make
an extended holiday visit.
John P. Tritsch one of our energet
ic younger farmers is in the city to
day looking after business matters.
Mr. Tritsch has been adding to his
stock of cattle lately having made
some additions the first of the week
cf some blooded animals.
John Burley of Denver, Col., came
in this morning to spend the holi
days with relatives and friends. Mr.
Burley was formerly a well known
citizen of this city but for the past
several years he has been a resident
of the mountain city.
Mrs. Ada Coffield of LaPlatte, ac
companied by her mother-in-law Mrs.
Coffield of Vermillion, S. D., were
in the city this morning for a few
hours making some Christmas pur
chases. Mrs. Coffield of Vermillion
is making quite an extended visit
over the holidays with her son and
family and having a thorouchJy en
enjoyable time before returning to
her northern home.