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SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION EIGHT PAGES
VOLUME XX VIII
PLATTSMOUTII. NEBRASKA. TIIUKSDAY, SEPTEMHEK 9, 190Sf
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CLOSE CARNIVAL
IN RAIN AND MUD
Burlington Parade Postponed
Until Saturday, Sept. 1 1 th
The last day of the Merchant!
Carnival was one devoid of much in
terest owing to a steady downpour
cf rain, which Bet in early Monday
morning and continued all day. The
baseball game which was scheduled
for the afternoon had to be post
poned, as the diamond at the Chi
cago Avenue park was flooded and
could not be put in shape. This was
a disappointment which was keenly
felt, as it had been anticipated that
a great game would be the result.
Havelock had come down some 200
strong in the face of wretched
weather conditions, and hope for the
game was not entirely abandoned
until after dinner, when it was seen
it would be impossible to play. The
local team was anxious to play as
well as the visitors. Judging by
their appearance the Havelock
team would have made the locals
set up and take notice, as they are
certainly husky looking chaps, and
every inch ball players.
The rain also caused the post
ponement of the big Burlington par
ade which was to have been held in
the morning. This, too, caused
great disappointment to the people,
who bad anticipated something spe
cially fine in the floats on which the
Burlington boys had bestowed so
much attention and time. The sev
eral shops had been to great expense
and trouble in preparing for the par
ade, and the prospects were that a
great show would be the result. The
parade was postponed from the
morning to the afternoon, but by 2
o'clock . It was seen that nothing
could be done in the downpour, and
it was called off for the day. Later
Superintendent of Shops Balrd ar
ranged with the committee to hold
the parade on next Saturday after
noon, September 11, at 3 o'clock,
and public announcement was made
to that effect. The shops will be
closed and the entire show will be
put on. It Is thought that the Have
lock ball team will be here for that
day, although they will have to can
cel a game they have scheduled for
that place to accommodate the local
team. This arrangement, it is
thought, can b made in time, and
the game will follow the parade. This
means another fine afternoon for the
city, and will give the people a
chance to see Just how nice work the
men of the local shops can put out.
The floats are fine ones, displaying
artistic skill in preparation and no
lack of expense in organizing them.
These, together with a great ball
game, will furnish the people a good
program.
The other events which had been
scheduled for yesterday were also
called off, they being such as the tug
of war, the foot race, the wrestling
match, all between boys from the
Havelock and the local shops, will
almost certainly be given next Sat
urday afternoon, and will be worth
attending. Havelock has some
mighty good men for the events, and
the local talent is not going to lose
without a struggle, so it can be seen
a great time is in prospect for the
lovers of clean, manly sport.
The free attractions yesterday
were pulled og late in the evening,
as the rain slackened up to some
extent, and they were as good as
usual. The balloon ascension, witn
the man and the dog making para
chute leaps, was given, and it wbb
as good as any heretofore given. In
fact, the balloon ascension given for
four days of the five were all com
plete successes and not marred by
any mishap. The one of Wednes
day was a failure owing to the es
cape of the balloon, as heretofore
stated. All told, tho free attractions
were excellent, and the committee
securing them is entitled to credit
for their good work.
In the evening there was quite a
crowd of people out on the streets,
although the evening was damp and
dlsagreeablo, and there was little to
see. Confetti throwing waa the
principal sport and considerable mer
riment was Indulged In. There was
no rowdyism and the crowd was or
derly, the police having little to do
Saturday was the biggest and best
day of the carnival. The crowd was
large and enthusiastic and had a fine
time. Manley surprised and de
lighted the management by turning
out in force, sending ten automo
biles full of people, besides those
who came oh the trains. Not less
than 100 came from the little city
and its immediate neighborhood.
They accompanied their ball team
and were good loyal rooters. Mur
ray and Union had big delegations
and assisted materially in swelling
ing the crowd. The scheduled events
were given on time, the free attrac
tions taking place and delighting the
big crowds. Although rain in the
morning had kept down the attend
ance some, the afternoon saw the
streets crowded, and when the sev
eral events were givn nice audiences
crowded about the stands. The auto
mobile race, which was to have been
given In the early afternoon, was
cancelled owing to the condition of
the roads, as was the motorcycle
race. Aside from this the different
events scheduled were given, th
wrestling match being the premier
attraction. This was a real, thrill
ing exhibition of skill and strength,
and the athletes won great applause
from the big crowd, which crowded
about the stand at Main and Sixth
streets, and occupied every window
and balcony on the surrounding
buildings. The match was declared
a draw owing to the exhaustion of
the participants, and this was satis
factory to the crowd.
The ball games attracted good
crowds, a double-header being put
on, Plattsmouth and Union playing
a rattling fine exhibition aa the first
one. Plattsmouth won the game in
the first inning when a combination
of hits and errors allowed them to
get a Jead of three runs. Union
fought a plucky, uphill game and cut
down the lead until they were within
one run of victory, but this one
would not come. The score was as
follows:
PLATTSMOUTH.
R. H. O. A. E.
Beal, cf 1 0 1 0 0
Larson, ss 2 1 1 7 0
Droege, 2b 1 13 3 1
Smith, 3b. . .4 1 0 0 1 0
McCauley, lb 0 1 2 0 2
Wilkins, c 0 0 8 0 0
C. Dales, rf 0 0 0 0 0
Warga, cf 0 0 1 0 0
R. Dales, p 0 1 1 7 0
Totals 5 4 27 18 3
UNION.
Cheney, 3b 0
Anderson, ss 0
Eaton, 2b 1
Keisley, c 2
0 0 2
0 10
1 3 1
3 12 0
1 0 14
.10 0
0 0 1
18 0
0 0 0
7 24 18
Case, p l
McCone, If. 0
Graves, rf 0
Bowers, lb 0
Van Horn, cf 0
Totals 4
Score by innings: R
Plattsmouth 30100100
Union 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 04
Summary: Earned runs Platts
mouth, 2. Three-base hit Case
Stolen bases Plattsmouth, 9
Union, 3. Bases on balls Platts
mouth, 4. Hit by pitched ball
Case. Struck out By Case, 12: by
Dales, 5. Left on bases Platts
mouth, 3; Union, 7. Time 1:15.
One of the great features was the
arrival of the special train with the
Ak-Sar-Ben boosters from Omah
mis came in promptly on time a
few minutes after 5 o'clock In the
evening, and the visitors promptly
formed in line and marched up
Main street, headed by the Woodmen
band, a halt being made at the plat
form at the corner of Main and
Sixth streets, where the visitors
were tendered the freedom of th
city by Mayor Sattler, who later in
troduced Mayor Dahlman of Omaha
He was received with great applause
and responded to Mayor Sattler'
speech briefly, thanking tho city for
what it had done for Omaha and ns
surlng the audience of Omaha's in
terest in the welfare of Nebrask
and Plnttamnnth Mnvnr Tlnhtmn
made a splendid impression, and at
the close of his speech he was ten
dered an impromptu reception. The
visitors then scattered to see the
sights and visit the business men of
the city and thoroughly enjoyed
themselves. Nothing was left undone
to show them that Plattsmouth ap;
predates them and their great work
for Omaha and Nebraska. Their
peclal train returning left the city
at 10 o'clock, and it carried a well
satisfied crowd, they being pleased
with the hearty reception given
them. Individually and collectively
the visitors were a fine looking set
of men and one and all impressed
the audience with the fact that Om
aha has some mighty substantial
business men among its people. They
were all representative wholesale
and retail business men.
One of the surprises of the even
ing was an act put on by the Red
Men. The stunt was something
unique and quite unexpected, this
making it all the more realistic and
enjoyable. The capture of a stage
coach by Indians, the burning at the
stake of a victim and the scalp dance
of the Indians around their victim
were all pictured with glowing real
ism. One of the surprises was the
arrival of a large number of Red
Men from Omaha, South Omaha and
Fort Crook, who came down to assist
the local lodge in the act. These ar
rived on the Schuyler from the
north at 4 o'clock, the local lodge
meeting them and extending their
best hand to them.
The capture of the coach which
had been rigged up for the occasion,
took place at 8:30 p. m. Mayor John
Sattler was the victim of the In
dians. He was captured bv them
wniie standing conversing with a
friend at the corner of Fifth and
Main streets. The red warriors came
slipping through the crowd and at a
dog trot suddenly closed down upon
their victim. He was taken com
pletely by surprise, but he put up a
stiff fight and threatened to make
his escape. The numbers of Indians
were too great for him, and he was
eventually bound and pinioned and
placed in the coach, which was then
driven to the' corner of Fourth and
Main streets, where another band
made a raid on it and with war
whoops and the discharge of guns
and revolvers made a literal pande
monium in that locality. The horses
drawing the coach reared and
plunged and tried madly to escape,
but braves at their heads restrained
them until the unfortunate victim
was dragged from the coach. - His
captors hurried him to the court
house lawn, where a stake was pre
pared and the victim fastened to It.
Fires were then lit all about hint
and soon the scene was a blaze of
red fire with howling, chanting In
dians dancing about and waving
their tomahawks above the head of
their victim.
The work was excellently done
and roused great enthusiasm among
the audience, which . numbered
thousands. At Its close the victim
was taken to a room specially pre
pared for him and other stunts not
open to the public were put on. Al
together the carnival management is
under great obligations to the Red
Men for having so materially aided
In furnishing amusement to the peo
pie. They also advertised the Red
Men in fine shape.
Saturday night saw the several
concessions doing a nice business
and was a foretaste of what would
have been on if the weather had
been propitious. The carnival spirit
was In evidence and generally ther
was a fine time had. '-
Taken all the way through the
carnival did very well despite that
it was handicapped by miserable
weather every day and especially
the last. It shows what can be done
when the city la disposed to do so
The crowds were orderly and there
was no trouble of any kind. The
police gathered in a few local cele
brators, who had too much aboard
and took pains to rid the city of
the crooks, who naturally follow all
these agairs. There are no reports
of crimes of any kind and this is
largely owing to the efficient manner
in which the officers watched thel
charges. A number of professional
crooks landed in town the first day
but Chief Amick promptly served
notice on them that their presence
was not wanted and they left. The
other officers were also unremitting
in their ecgorls to keep the city clear
of crooks, and likewise are entitled
to credit for their good work.
Space forbids extended notice of
several good events, and those whl
are spoken of above nre curtailed
'for the same reason.
The Hull Game.
The game with Mauley was a
fiercely fought one and unfortunate
ly ended in a dispute, Manley with-
rawlng their team and leaving the
field. This was deeply regretted by
11, aa they have a fine team and
were playing fast ball. A questlon-
ble decision by one of the umpires
n a base play was the cause of the
trouble. The game ended in the
eighth inning. Manley outbatted and
utflelded the locals, but the latter
were lucky in getting their hits at
critical times and securing several
bases on balls, which helped. Keck
ler for Manley pitched a strong
game, and struck out eight men,
showing that he had the local team
guessing. Mason and Case both did
good work in the box and kept the
hits scattered. S. Kecklcr lead his
team at the bat, securing a three
base hit as well as a single. Larson
for Plattsmouth did best at the hat,
having two base hits to his credit,
but Droege also did good work, get
ting a single and a sacrifice. The
tabulated Bcore Is as follows:
PLATTSMOUTII.
R. II. O. A.
Beal, cf l o 0 0
Larson, ss. i i i 4
Droege, 2b 0 1 0 2
Smith, 3b l 0 2 3
McCauley, lb 0 0 14 0
Wilkins, c 0 0 6 4
Case, p 0 0 0 3
Mason, p., If 0 1 0 6
Warga, rf 0 0 0 0
R. Deles, rf 0 0 0 0
Totals 3
MANLEY.
3 23 22 2
R. H. O. A. E.
O'Brien, c 1 2 7 1
Keckler, lb 0 2 10 0
Keithly, 2b 0 0 0 2
Kreglow, cf 0 1 3 0
R. Keckler, p 0 0 0 9
Rautb, ss 0 1 1 0
Rau, 3b 0 0 0 2 1
Laudenson, rf 0 0 0 0
Murphy, If 0 0 0 0
Totals
1 6 21 14 1
Score by innings: ------
R
Plattsmouth 0002010
Manley 0 010000 0 1
Summary: Earned run Platts
mouth, 1. Two-base hit Larson.
Three-base hit S. Keckler. Struck
out By Mason, 4: by Case. 4: by
R. Keckler, 8. Bases on balls
Plattsmouth, 3; Manley, 1. Left on
bases Plattsmouth, 3; Manley, 1
Time 1:05. Umpires Graves and
Likewise.
The program of races and games
for Saturday afternoon was carried
out with the following results:
Boys' race Hershel Petty won.
100-yard dash G. W. Cheney of
Union won.
Shoe race Louis Kopluchke won
Bicycle race Henry Jess won.
Girls' Back race Gladys Isner
won.
Boys' sack race Jimmy Smith
won.
Wrestling match Nelson of Louis
vllle and Johannes of Omaha tied,
Barrel race Clyde Martin won.
The work of tearing down the
booths and tents has been proceed
Ing all day, and they are rapidly dls
appearing. Several of the larger
tents will be allowed to remain up
until they can dry out in a measure
as it would cause them to mildew
and rot if they were taken down and
packed wet. The concessionaires are
departing for other fields and within
a day or two things will again be
normal.
To Attend tlio Reunion.
Jesse Helner departed this morn
Ing for Oskaloosa, la., where he will
spend a week visiting with old
friends and attending the reunion of
his old regiment, the Thirty-third
Iowa infantry. He anticipates
great tlmo with his old comrades
The reunion is fixed to close on the
same day of the month, and the
same month as the regiment organ
Ized and sworn into service and de
parted for the front in full march
Ing order in one day. Mr. Helner
was a native of that section and
knows every foot of land lyln
around Oskaloosa, and in that vicln
Ity. He expected to be Joined here
by an old comrade from the west
who was bIbo en route to the re
union.
C. 8. Lusk of the Nutlonnl Cash
Register company is in the city to
day moving his exhibit of machlneB
back to Omaha after the carnival
Arch Hughey has not been seen or
heard of since his unceremonious dt
parture.
DEDICATE
NEW HALL
atholic Turners Open Building With
Impressive Ceremonies
The Bohemian Catholic Turners
last Sunday formally dedicated their
ew hall on West Elm street, hav-
ng a splendid time and being fay-
red with fine weather and a large
attendance at the ceremonies which
took place In the morning.
The new hall Is one of the pret
ties and nicest located in any stmt-
ar city in the west and the Turn
ers can well be proud of it. It had
been in the course of erection for a
umber of months, unusual care and
attention being paid to the details of
the work which was under contract
by L. U. Larson, the well known con-
ractor. The work being only re
cently completed an invitation was
extended io the Catholic Turners of
South Omaha to be present and parti
cipate In the ceremonies. They ac
cepted and Sunday came down from
that city, one hundred and ninety
strong, headed by a splendid band.
They were met at the Burlington sta
tion by the local Turner society to
gether with the City band and a line
of march taken up to the Holy Ros
ary church. The parade was a nice
showing and showed some spendldly
men in line.
At the church high mass was said,
this being conducted by Rev. Father
Chundelak of South Omaha. Follow-
ng the mass, the line of march was
reformed and the procession proceed
ed to the new hall, where a superb
dinner was served, after which a
program was given.
The program at the hall included
speeches by President Matt Jirousek
of the local Turners, who welcomed
the visitors to the hall; Rev. Father
Chundelak of South Omaha, Neb.,
spiritual director of the C. A. U.;
Rev. Father M. S. Shine of this city;
Mayor John P. Sattler, John Franek
of South Omaha, president of the
Catholic Athletic union. Mayor Sat
tler tendered the visitors the free
dom of the city, and complimented
the Turners upon their enterprise In
erecting so handsome and commod
ious a building. He also spoke upon
the many benefits the Turners socie
ties had been -to the country. The
other addresses were devoted to the
welfare of athletics and the good the
Turners had done toward the up
building of a strong, healthy race, all
the addresses being excellent. Owing
to pressure upon the columns of the
paper these cannot be given the ex
tensive notice they deserve.
A fine exhibition ol turning wus
then given by the members of the
local society and the -South Omaha
lodge. The latter is one of the lead
ing lodges of the country, with a fine
class, and their work was highly
praised by those who witnessed it.
In addition there was some ex
cellent Blnglng by local and foreign
talent, all of which was appreciated.
There was also Borne fine music by
the brass batidH present, and a good
time in general had. Tho later part
of the dedication consisted of a ban
quet at which a good and enjoyable
feast was set before those at the
board.
The South Omaha guests were es
corted to their special train in the
evening and left on their return trip
at 8:30 highly praising the Catholic
Turners for the warm manner in
which they had been treated. The
entire day wns one long to be en
Joyed and remembered by all who
participated in it. They have prom
ised the local lodge to return at some
future time for another visit.
The music which the visitors
brought with them pleased the local
Turners greatly, their band being
Franek's, considered one of the best
In the state.
The new hall is a credit to the city
and the Turners. It stands on
plat of ground consisting of eight
lots, and is of .frame construction
40x60 feet In size. The location is
ideal for a Turner hall.
Burial of Rlclmrd Fgnn.
The funeral of the infant son of
Patrick Egan took place yesterday
morning from the home, a large
number of friends of the bereaved
parents attending to pay a last mark
of respect to the little one. Inter
ment was at West Oak Hill, a large
number of carriages forming a cor
tege to the grave. In tho Iobb of
their little and well loved Infant, Mr
and Mrs, Egan have the sincere Bym
palhy of all and the deepest Morrow
Is expressed for them in their af-plctlon.
The ImsI Sud Kites.
The funeral of the late Frank M.
Svoboda was held last Saturday
morning from Holy Rosary church,
the services being conducted by Rev.
Father M. S. Shine of this city and
Rev. Father M. Bor of Wahoo. The
services were conducted strictly ac
cording to the rites of tho Roman
Catholic church, of which deceased
had been a devout member all his
life.
There were a great many present
to pay a last mark of respect to one
who was in his lifetime a most ex
emplary young man. Throughout
his long illness, extending over sev
eral years, the young man had borne
his sufferings patiently and uncom
plainingly, bearing the burden with
the fortitude of a Christian. As the
close of his life drew near he realiz
ed that the time was short, and upon
his deathbed he expressed his thanks
for the many kind friends who had
done all that human aid could do for
him, and whose care and attention
he deeply appreciated. He especial
ly thanked his physician, Dr. Living
ston, for his unfailing response to
the frequent calls upon him.
There were many friends and rel
atives present from abroad, among
them being Joseph Svoboda of Law
rence, Neb.; Mrs. Fannie Helnrlch
and K. Forgarty and wife of Have
lock, Neb.; Mrs. I). Murray, Mrs.
Tom Skoumal, Mrs. James Skoumal,
Mr. and Mrs. John Skoumal, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Ohm of Omaha.
Miss Julia Svoboda of Racine, Wis.,
and Rev. Father M. Bor of Wahoo.
Curd of Thanks.
The undersigned members of tho
family of Frank M. Svoboda desire
to return their thanks to his many
friends who aided in caring for him
during his long illness and death,
and especially to thank the members
of the Modern Woodmen, the Tel
Jed Sokol and Dr. T. P. Livingston,
for their efforts to relieve and save
him, and to express their gratitude
to Dr. Livingston for his ready aid
at all times. They are also deeply
grateful for the many handsome
offerings of his friends.
JOHN J. SVOUODA, Sr.
JOHN J. SVOBODA, Jr.,
MRS. J. W. BOOKMEYER,
MRS. GEORGE KOEHNKE.
MRS. FRANK JANDA, Jr.,
THOMAS SVOUODA.
Farewell Service at Mynurd.
Next Sunday evening, nt the Meth
odist Episcopal church at Mynard,
the pastor, Rev. W. B. Cornish will
conclude his pastorate at that place.
The subject of the sermon will be
The Vital Question," or "The
Young Man and Ills God." This Is
the last of a series of sermons to
young men, and met with marked
success. Three months ago Mr. Cor
nish came to Mynard from Paterscn,
N. J., and during his Bhort stay here
has made many friends, and it is ex
pected that there will be a large con
gregation present on Sunday even
ing. The subject of the sermon at
Eight Mile Grove in the morning
will be, "The Story of a Quitter."
VlNltH I'lUltNIIIOIltll.
On Wednesday of last week, Leon
I in ckins, of the Lincoln Herald, w as
here on business, a nil in speaking of
his visit, says.
''At dear old Plattsmouth ho found
tho city decorated with flags and
bunting and the people of tho wide
awake old town In tho midst of a
lively and entertaining merchant
carnival and fine stock show. There
was a large crowd In attendance and
the people were having a very en
joyable time. Plattsmouth is a very
hospitable community and her clti
pens know how to entertain visitors
most handsomely. During the festivi
ties, Mayor Sattler very wisely pro
hibited the throwing of confetti. The
carnival Is a blooming success and
will continue over Monday, Labor
Day."
Dickson Move to Llncolu.
A. B. Dickson and family niovtn.
last Monday to 3228 T. St., Lincoln.
Being the pioneer settlers of Stove
Creek precinct and having taken au
active part in business, social and
moral advancement of this commun
ity, Mr. and Mrs. Dickson will be
greatly missed by all. They have
ever stood for that which is most
noblest and best and their absence
will be felt for Home time to come.
The people of the capltol city will
find in them citizens of whom they
can well feel proud. The Leader
Echo Joins with the many friends of
"Uncle Al." In wishing him and his
family an abundance of friends and
a peaceful and profitable llvillhood
in their new location. Elmwood
Leader-Echo,
