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SKMI-WKKKLY EDITION FOUR PAG ICS
VOLUME XX VIII
PLATTSJIOUTII, NEJiRASKA, MON DAY, DECEMBER 2S, 1908
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CHKDSTMAS AT
CvlASOWOC HOME
The Inmates are Generously Re
membered by Lodge Friends
From Salunliiy'x laily.
The usual trunk full of presents
which are every year -went from the
several lodges in Omaha, and the big
box of Christmas greenery anl the
box of candy and bright new dol
lar sent by Mrs. Linnenger and
daughter, Mrs. llaller, arrived sev
eral days :k), and was kept secret
until Christmas morning, when the
troop of white-heads were greeted by
a charmingly decorated dining room
of festoons of evergreen and holly.
The quickened steps and shining fac
es proclaimed that Christmas at last
was here. After the usual benedic
tion the first thing presented was
a very small Christmas tree from
Brother Sutphen. Its only ornament
was white envelopes, containing a
small piece of jewelry for every wo
man in the home. Mr. Sutphen very
modestly absented himself, sending
word that his jaw was better quali
fied for aching than for speaking, re
questing Mrs. Vandercook, whose
tongue is hung on a swivel, would
kindly read the enclosed letter. Af
ter an unusually tine breakfast all
were invited into the parlor to re
ceive their arms full of presents, sent
by the lodges and private friends, and
all were delighted that they have so
many friends who were so solicitous
for our happiness and comfort. That
the dinner was superb the following
menu card will speak for itself:
Oyster Soup, Roast Turkey with
Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, Mashed
Potatoes, Canned Tomatoes, Celery,
Pickles, Cranberry Sauce. Oranges,
Candy, Mince Pie, Bread, Butter,
Coffee, Tea, Milk.
Our good Brother Gering, who'se
genial face
Came later to greet us with a gift for
each place.
The Wescotts they, too, have remem
bered again
And sent a kerchief for the nose of
the men. J. E. V.
Brother Sallee arose with a motion of
thanks
To which we responded in solid pha
lanx To every friend, either near or away.
Who helped us old folks to enjoy this
day.
Merry Christmas to All.
Please give to my tree a moment's at
tention. It is not very handsome 1 candidly
own.
It's size circumscribed to the smallest
dimension.
It was made in a hurry and I made
it alone.
If my Brother Masons cannot see the
joke
Come up to my den and take a good
smoke.
If pipe or cigar will not call up a
laugh.
I will sing them to sleep ,mi my pho
nograph. And 1 trust all these ladies will
Family Reunion.
Among the family reunions held in ;
the city yesterday was that of P. E. j
Ruffner and family. Mr. and Mrs.
Ruffner entertained at a Christmas
dinner Dr. Roy Dodge and wife of ;
Omaha, Sperry and Horace Ruffner
of Omaha. Edwin G. Ruffner of Sil- i
ver Creek. Neb.. Robt. Black and j
Miss Harriet Kearney of this city, j
Mr. and Mrs. Ruffner had hoped to
have their son William and wife of !
St. Louis. Mo., present for the day j
but he w as compelled to go to Louis- !
iana where he was an important wit- !
nce in a law suit pending there and j
was nnable to get here. Nevertheless j
thost present had a delightful time !
and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Hull for Service. !
I have purchased the eight months j
old bull of Chas. F. Morton and will j
put it in town service. Fee one dol- j
lar when cow is served. This bull's
fine sire took first premium at the Ne
braska State Fair this year and is an j
imported animal. I
Charles Cook.
Fair Warning.
Again I give accident hunters
warning to stay off my place, for
they might meet with an accident as
inexperienced hunters generally do.
L Leiner.
cheerfully grin
If instead of tobacco I give a stick
pin.
Though the jewels are small and per
haps are not real
Our Images start from our highest
ideal.
Today let's be happy like good
girls and boys,
We have reached second childhood
why not welcome the toys?
For who laughs the most is always
the winner
Our folks are preparing- a good
"Christmas dinner.
And while it is cooking I will here
give a toast
To good Brother Dudly. who provided
the roast
Each Christmas he sends us the mon
ey to buy it
We earnestly wish h.; was here to
try it.
Our mince pie and turkey, well
larded with pork.
Cannot be excelled, though bought in
New York.
Dudley camps in West Points, while
his country he serves,
We cheer him, and thank him (while
we eat his preserves).
Next a toast for our matron, and
j superintendent
: On whom our comforts we are main-
ly dependant.
j Here's a right cheerful welcome for
Dolly, their daughter,
We drink "to their health" in a gob
let of water.
For we have grown temperate along
with ovt years
Since gout and good living provoke
i painful tears.
! Here's to Dear Mrs. Haller, like her
! father and mother,
! Who has been to us father, sister and
brother,
To the "Home" and its founder, who
has gone to his rest
We toast them all three, for we love
them the best.
The White brothers and Lorenz, Ger
ing Bauer and Mclaken,
Who gave fruits, nuts and candy that
nothing be lacking;
To good Sata Claus and all of his
elves.
And lastly and mostly, here's a cheer
for ourselves.
Hurrah for us all, this toast we will
give.
To eat many Christmas feasts, long
may we all live.
Here's a sigh for our dead, who have
gone on before.
! Embarked with "Old Charon." to that
j furthermost shore.
To a climate unknown; if hot or if
cold.
When once we arrive we shall never
grow old.
Here's hoping our lost ones are hap
py and gay.
Enjoying in heaven a grand Christ
mas day.
-D. C. Sutphen.
May He Live to be a Hundred.
From Saturday's Iaily.
Yesterday was the 76th anniver
sary of our good, old veteran friend
Conrad Schlater and he spent his
Christmas day ina most becoming
fashion surrounded with his children
and enjoying all the comforts of
life. Mr. Schlater is now enjoying
splendid health and he passed this
mile stone feeling that there were
many mere anniversaries in store for
him. His many friends in the coun
try are delighted to have him round
out another anniversary and hope
there will be a great many more of
them for this spelendid citizen and
fine gentleman.
Prof. House, the Orator.
From Saturday's Daily.
The members of the Epworth
League are making preparations for
their annual Ne Years' reception
which will be given New Year's eve
at "Sunnyside." the beautiful home
of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wescott on
High School Hill. The reception will
hold from S to 10 p. m. and the an
nual New Year's address will be de
livered by Prof Rouse of Peru, a
speaker of note and quite popular in
this community with both old and
young. A cordial Invitation is ex
tended the public to attend.
CHRISTMAS
CANTATA
The Methodist Church Crowded to
Overflowing to Witness Exercises
From Saturday's Dally.
The preparation of the Christmas
cantata "Santa Clans" by the mem
bers and pupils of the Methodist
church last evening was an enter
tainment of unusual merit and
pleased a large throng which filled
the; place of worship to overflowing.
The success of the cantata was in a
great measure due to the untiring
energy displayed by Mrs. C. S. John
son who was chairman of the com
mittee on organization and program.
She directed her numerous able as
sistants in splendid style and by their
united efforts a fine entertainment
was provided. The cantata itself rep
resented the family of Santa Claus
and that of Father Earth. The first
scene was in Santa Claus' home
where the arrangements were being
made to supply the family of Father
Earth with gifts. The second scene
represents the home of Father Earth
with the assembled family. There is
a picturesque snow scene in this
scene which ends with the family re
tiring for the night after hanging up
their stockings. The finale is where
Santa Claus comes in with his fam
ily and fills the stockings.
The part of Santa Claus was taken
by Don C. York who sang the part
brililantly and with telling effect.
The part of Mrs. Santa Claus taken
by Mrs. C. S. Johnson was also ex
cellently handled. Father Earth por
trayed by V. C. Ahlstrand was also
worth mention and Miss Tuey did ex
cellently as Mother Earth. Little Ma
rion Mauzy, the smallest of the Earth
children, sang "'Tis Snowin', Papa"
in fine and exquisite manner.
Following the cantata one of the
typical features of Christmas at this
church was had in a candy treat, San
ta Claus sleigh being hauled in upon
the minature stage laden with candy
which was distributed among the lit
tle ones.
The decorations which had been
constructed by John Benfer deserve
special mention as Mr. Benfer had
outdone himself in his efforts to
make them attractive. Space for
bids an extended notice.
The thanks of those having the
management of the affair is due Miss
Ina Miller of Lincoln who came down
especially to play the music for the
cantata. Miss Miller is an accomp
lished and finished musician and her
rendition of the several numbers was
most excellent.
In addition to this entertainment
the children of the church followed
the usual custom and distributed
much food which had been collected
among the deserving poor.
Judgment for Jji 15,000.
From Saturday's Daily.
Matthew Gering returned to the
city Thursday evening after having
been engaged for some time in the
case of Michael J. Hughes vs. the
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Rail
way Company at Newton, la. He
represented the plaintiff and was
successful in securing a verdict for
$1;.,000. The amount sued for was
$20,000. The case rose out of a
loss by Hughes who was a resident of
West Point, Neb. Hughes was a
passenger on the Rock Island from
Omaha to Colfax Springs. Ia., and
had started to leave the tr"hi while
it was stopped at a water tank be
fore reaching the station. As he
was in the act of getting off it sud
denly started up. throwing him un
der the wheels and severing a leg.
Tlie case was bitterly fought by the
railroad company and every effort
made to defeat recovery but in vain.
The decision was a great victory for
Mr. Gering who handled the case
with great cleverness and who made
a gallant fight for the plaintiff. It
is probable that the case will be ap
pealed to the supreme court.
Entertains Brothers.
From Saturday's Daily.
Mrs. Henry Boeck entertained her
brothers and families at Christmas
dinner yesterday. Those present
were Frank Young and wife, and A.
R. Young and wife, D. A. Young and
wife and daughters. Misses Lena and
Clara and son Rex. Mrs. Boeck pre
pared one of the finest dinners that
has been offered them in many a
day to which all did ample justice.
The day was spent in social manner,
talking of the early days when these
excellent families came to Cass
county.
Remembered by His Friends.
Mrs. Mae Morgan and daughter.
Clare, went to Omaha yesterday to
spend Christmas with her father,
W. L. Street. Mr. Street has been
confined in the Immanuel hospital
for several weeks, and Mrs. Morgan
reports that he is getting along nice
ly, and feels grateful that he was
so universally remembered by his
friends. He was the recipient of
sixty-six Christmas cards, and with
his daughter and grand daughter,
spent a very happy day. The various
wards in the hospital were hand
somely decorated with the usual
Christmas decoration, and all the?
patients were more or less remem
bered by their friends. Among other
things Mr. Street was remembered
by the Modern Woodmen of this city
with a beautiful box of flowers.
IN THE DIS
TRICT COURT
The Farcical Case of W. L. Pickett vs.
Mayor Gering Dismisssd.
From Saturday's Daily.
Judge Travis held a brief session
of district court last Wednesday and
disposed of a number of matters
pending before him. The most im
portant move made was the dismisal
of the relator of the case of Pickett
vs. Geiing, the case brought by A.
L. Tidd for Wm. L. Pickett, contest
ing the right of former Mayor Ger
ing to hold over as mayor. The case
was set down for trial Wednesday,
but before it came Mr. Tidd filed a
dismissal of the suit. This was
merely confirmatory of the statement
made by the Journal, when the case
was instituted, that the whole pro
ceeding was a farcical one and not
intended to be prosecuted to comple
tion. The reasons given by the re
lator for dismissing the case is that
Mr. Gering is now no longer in the
office and the term for which he
would have held is practically over,
so that it would not pay to litigate
further This reason may be all
right, but in view of the mixed con
dition in which the relator's plead
ings in the case are, it is highly un
likely the real one. Counsel for Mr.
Gering, W. C. Ramsey, takes a differ
ent view of the matter and contends
that there never was a chance to
force Mayor Gering out and that the
relator had so mismanaged the plead
ings in the case that the case actually
stood dismissed upon his own plead
ings. In any event, the dismissal of
the case is a complete vindication of
Mr. Gering and will be hailed with
satisfaction by the many friends of
that gentleman.
There were a number of other
matters disposed of by Judge Travis
among them being the overruling of
a motion for a new trial in the case
of Carroll vs. Village of Elmwood
et al, and the allowance of forty days
in which to file a bill of exceptions
In Wendt vs. Leary et al, a motion
to dismiss for want of prosecution
was overruled to which defendant
excepts. A motion to strike the pe
tition from the files because not filed
in time, was sustained and leave was
granted to file instanter.
In the matter of the estate of Wil
liam Henry Edgerton an application
to sell real estate was granted and
bond fixed at $600.
In Schafer vs. unknown heirs of
Enoch Sharp et al, the default of the
defendants was entered, proof offer
ed and decree for the plaintiff was
given.
It is Grandfather Walters Now.
From Saturday's Daily.
It is Grandpa Walters, the Journal
learns from a pest card received
here this morning. The card is post
marked Thermopolis, Wyo.. and con
veys the news that the stork arrived
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot
C. Ford, of Thermopolis. Wyo., on
December 14, leaving behind a six
pound boy who has since been chris
tened Charles Emil. Mrs. Ford is
a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil
Walters of this city. This accounts
for the peculiar and unusual behaivor
of Mr. Walters whose conduct for
the past two weeks has been a source
of considerable anxiety to his many
friends in the city. He can now be
congratulated upon his accession to
the ranks of the Foxy Grandpa's.
Congratulations are extended to Mr.
and Mrs. Ford.
Want to Buy a Building.
I desire to buy a small dwelling
house, the same to be moved from
the lot immediately. Anyone having
such a building to sell notify the un
dersigned. Theo. L. Amick, Mynard, Neb.
EX-MAYOR
ING
He Was Kindly
Friends Christmas Day
Former Mayor Henry R. Gering ,
was the recipient of a very pleasant !
surprise yesterday when he was sum-
moned by telephone to attend a i
called meeting of the city council at '
Councilman Falter's office in the
Coates block. The ostensible occa
sion for the meeting was to consider
the lighting question and this infor
mation was conveyed to Mr. Gering
over the 'phone. Responding to a
request from President Sattler, of the
council, to come up and give his views
on tiie lighting matter, Mr. Gering
found the room filled with the entire
council and the other city officials.
He had hardly entered before lie was
taken in hand by President Sattler,
who produced a handsome gold-headed
umbrella on which was engraved
'Presented to II. R. tiering, ex-mayor,
by the city officials of Plattsmouth,
Neb." and presented the same to
Mr. Gering with a few well chosen
remarks. President Sattler said in
part:
"On behalf of the city officials of
Plattsmouth and in recognition of
your service in behalf of the city
during your several terms of office,
I desire to present you this umbrella.
May it serve to protect you from the
burning rays of the summer sun, may
PASSING OF
A PIONEER
David Martin Lloyd Laid at Rest in the
Silent Tomb Last Thursday.
Notice was given last Wednesday of
the sudden and unexpected death of
David M. Lloyd, an old and much re
spected citizen of this county, at his
home near Murray. Below will be
found a sketch of the life of this
highly esteemed gentleman:
David Martin Lloyd was born in
Washington County, New York, on
January 3, 1845, and departed this
life in Cass County, Nebraska, on
December 22, 1908, being at the time
of his death 63 years, II months and
19 days of age. While yet a boy Mr.
Lloyd went with his parents from
their New York home to Michigan,
and later to Illinois, removing from
that state to this county in 867,
where he resided at the time c his
death. In 1876 he was united in
marriage with Miss Catherine Totten
in this county, there being four child
ren born to the union of whom three
died in infancy and one, a son Albert,
surviving. In addition to the wid
ow and surviving son, his other rela
tives who survive are a sister Mrs.
Jennie Totten, and three brothers Jos.
T. of this city, J. W. and Geo. Lloyd
of this county. The aged father and
mother of deceased died some years
since and a brother followed very
shortly all three dying within a space
on nine months.
Deceased had been suffering from
a complication of diseases for sev
eral years past and the last attack
came suddenly and practically with
out warning, death coming within
one day after his confinement to his
bed.
The funeral services were held
on Thursday, Dec-ember 24, H0S,
from the Presbyterian church in Mur
ray, services being conducted by the
pastor of that church. Interment was
at the Young cemetery two miles
northeast of Murray. There was a
very large attendance at the funeral,
friends and relatives gathering to pay
a last mark of respect to an honored
citzen. The pall bearers were John
Edmunds, D. J. Pitman, John Smith,
Wm Brown, James Loughridge and
Charles Boedeker, all of whom had
known deceased in his lifetime and
with whom he had been associated
so long as to earn him a place in their
memories as an old friend and a ster
ling, upright, conscientious and
scru pious citizen
The sympathy of many friends not
alone in the immediate locality where
he lived but throughout this section
goes out to those who have been
called upon to mourn his passing.
Manicure sets Gering & Co.
GED3-
SURPRISED
Remembered by
it serve to shield you from the deluge
of rain which we sometimes have in
tliis city and may it always bring to
you the success and prosperity which
your excellent business Judgment
ami your devotion to the city's finan
cial interest, entitle you."
Mr. Gering was more than sur
prised at this manifestation of the
appreciation and esteem of his for
mer fellow workers in the city's
cause, ami for several minutes he
was unable to make himself heard in
response. When he had mastered
himself sufficiently, he proceeded in
a short speech to thank tin- city of
ficials for the mark of their friend
ship and briefly referred to the part
they had take n in promoting the wel
fare of the city, com pli ment i ng them
upon the faithfulness with which
they had discharged the ir duties and
fidelity with which they had pro
moted the city's interests. Mr. Gcr
ing's speech was entirely extempor
aneous and broken with emotion.
At the conclusion, he received the
personal best wishes of the city of
ficials, all of wnom had contributed
in selecting this handsome- memento
of their regard. The committee
which had charge of the- arrange
ments was headed by Councilman J.
W. Bookrneyer.
Returns From Texas.
From Saturday's Daily.
County Clerk Rosencrans returned
to the city last night after a several
weeks' trip to South Texas. Mr.
Rosencrans was one of a party of
four comprising Philip Theirolf of
this city, Ed. Ernest of EIrnwood and
George Baker. They went down sev
eral weeks ago to look over the lands
of the Bermuda colony located about
one hundred miles southwest of Han
Antonio at Gardendale, and they re
turned highly enthusiastic over t lie
great South went and its prospects. In
addition to speaking very highly of
the lands of the new colony, the-y are
particular ly pleased with !' city of
San Antonio, one of the garden cities
of the country. They spe.it several
days in sightseeing around the.- old
Spanish city and came away en
tranced with it. As has been the c ase;
for several years pat they found
immigration into that country to be
something tremendous arid every
thing on the boom. While there they
made a purchase of some of the fine,
irrigated land comprised in the col
ony. Death of .lames Skoumal.
From Saturday's Daily.
The sad intelligence was received
this afternoon of the death of James
Skoumal. whose illness had been
noted in this paper from time to
time. For some time past there was
little hope of saving ins life, al
though every possible effort was
niacje to do so.
Further mention of Mr. Skoumal
will have to be postponed until Mon
day's issue of this paper, owing to
the short time in which to prepare a
statement of his life. It is probable
the funeral will be held Monday, al
though this may be changed.
Mr. Skoumal was one of the.- best
known and most popular of our
younger Bohemian citizens. He was
a man of great worth and integrity, a
worthy citizen in every respect and
one whose loss is a direc t loss to the
community at large. He was a mem
ber of the M. W. A., the Eagles and
the T. J. Sokol soc iety. He also was
a member of the Burlington Volun
tary Relief.
Entertains .Alxuit Forty.
Among the many Christmas re-unions
which were held in the city was
one at the home of J. M. Roberts,
Mrs. Roberts giving a Christmas din
ner in honor of her parents and other
relatives. There were some forty
odd guests present including Hon. W.
H. Newell and wife, parents of Mrs.
Roberts; Jas. W. Newell and wife,
brother and sister-in-law of Mrs.
Roberts, and her two sisters Mrs.
Wm. Stewart of Marquette, Neb., and
Mrs. Frank Shopp of this city, and
Miss Bernice Newell and Grandma
Atwood.