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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1909)
HELD HL REWARD DOLLARS T MOT Srore Is Crowded With Holiday Shoppers and Holders of Prize Tickets P. A. McCrary Wins First Prize and Hugo Asemissen Gets Second Prize. The final unveiling of the clock at Wescott's Sons took place Wednes day afternoon ' promptly at three o'clock. Cliff C. Wescott officiated as master of ceremonies and prompt ly when the town clock struck three lie declared the doors closed and un velled the face of the time piece. At this time the large storeroom of Wescott's Sons was packed with peo ple, a great many of whom had come In several miles to attend the unveil ing. Pervious to the actual work of unveiling, Mr. Wescott had delivered & holiday goods speech to the crowd pointing out the fine line of goods which this up-to-date firm Is handl ing this year and enumerating some of the nice things which mak hand some Christmas presents. That his words were not wasted was evi dence by, the steady sale of presents -which went on during the talk and the interest the public manifested In all he had to say. He had on sev eral articles of wearing apparel pe culiarly appropriate to the season and these he dilated upon at length. The store Itself had been clothed In holiday garb and there was some thing In sight which everyone could admire. The scene during the search for the winning numbers was something To Slaughter Rabbit. There is little doubt but there "will be a famine In rabbits and other ame in the immediate vicinity of Avoca very shortly. A pair of bold hunters went forth this morning armed to the teeth with the inten tion to slaughter more game than Roosevelt ever did hear of in Africa. They hope to scour the prairies and the woods in the vicinity of Avoca and come back with peltries and skins of all sorts and descriptions as well as the carcasses of many ani mals. The hunters in question state they will only shoot wild game but It will be well for the good citizens of that locality to tie up all their domestic animals and keep their small children well under cover for the air will be so saturated with shot and bullets that it will be dan gerous for anyone to venture abroad. We will not be surprised to hear of many of the good people of Avoca and vicinity picking out shot of their anatomy In unmentionable spots for many days to come. The heroes of this exciting expedition are George and Lee Bates who were pas sengers for the wilds of southern Cass on the morning M. P. train. They have an assortment of artil lery with them as has not gone out of the city In many days and, doubtless, will do fully as much execution with It as any two men well can. We ex pect to read in our special corres pondence of narrow escapes and hair-raising exploits which will make T. R. look the proverbial three dimes. They expect to get back to civilization sometime during the forepart of .next week if the natives don't ambush them. Pipes, Cigars, (Xmas boxes) Razors, . Safety razors, Shaving Mugs, Shaving Brushes Xmas Tags and Stickers Holly Napkin Ximas Perfumes OF Exquisite Odor and Quality in Fancy Christmas Boxes appropriate Holiday Gifts good taste. Our Xmas Boxes of Stationary in Latest Styles and Best Quality at Combs, Brushos, Mirrors, TAe ravr - F. G, Fricke & Co. Complexion Brushes, Druggists and Expert PHI Mixers, Tissue Taper (white imported). Crepe Taper KolK. Toilet articles Toilet soap... OF I unusual. Everyone present had a bundle of tickets . with the time plainly stamped upon them and all scanned them anxiously to see just how close they could come to the winning number. The clock had stopped at 10:38:08, the time be ing verified by George L. Farley who was called to the task by Mr. Wes cott Then the search and the an nouncement of time close to the dial figures commenced and soon the air was full of various times of the day. Finally they simmered down to 10: 50:01, held by P. A. McCrary of this city who won the first of $3 in new, crisp, green paper dollars, and 10:50:03 held by Hugo Asemissen, also of this city who thus took off the second prize of two green dol lars. Then the crowd broke up and drifted away. The Messrs.' Wescott state that the scheme has proven an excellent one and Is a great advertising dodge. It is supplemental to their energetic newspaper campaign which they have always carried on, this firm being consistent believers in ad vertising in live papers and finding it to their advantage. The two ele ments work in the utmost harmony and have built up a fine business for them. ' . Boy Injured. The little 1 son of - Mayor - Sattler who was injured yesterday by a slid ing accident, is reported today get ting along very nicely. He sustained a painful injury and will be kept in doors for several days on its ac count. The hurried statement of the accident yesterday did not quite ac cord with the facts. The Injured boy was sliding down hill and a boy by the name of Brooks left his sled In the path. In the collision, the point of the Brooks boy's sled penetrated the thigh of the Sattler boy and caused the injury. That he will soon recover Is assured. The old fashioned way of dosing a weak stomach or stimulating the Heart of Kidneys Is all wrong. Dr, Shoop first pointed out this error This Is why his prescription Dr. Shocp's Restorative-is directly entire ly to the cause of these ailrjents - I tho wpnk Inslrln nr rnnfrnlllncr ni r. ves. It isn't so difficult, says Dr. Shoop, to strengthen a weak Stom ach, Heart, or Kidneys, if one goes at it correctly. Each Inside organ has Its controling or Inside nerves, When these nerves fail, then those organs must surely falter. These vi tal truths are leading druggists everywhere to dispense and rccom mend Dr. Shoop's F ,ratlve. Test it a few days and - . Improvement will promptly a- .rely follow. Sold by all dealer" JOhn Spence, one of Eight Mile Grove precinct's well known citizens, is among those In the city today, coming in from his farm ibis morn ing.' Sachet Powder and Packets, Bulk Perfumes, Toilet waters (American and Im ported.) Smelling salts Fountain Pens s. i makes the most suitable and for people ot refinement and lf. Storm Purses, Leather Goods, Travling Cases, ' Wash-rag Cases FALLSJI 111 Sustains Injuries Which the At tending Physicians Say May Result Fatally. E. C. Stutphen, one of the oldest members of the Masonic Home and well known throughout the city, yes terday afternoon had the misfortune to slip upon, the Icy walk and fall, sustaining Injuries which the attend ing physicians fear may prove fatal. He received a severe scalp wound and the fall rendered him 'uncon scious. At a late hour this afternoon he had not regained consciousness and the outlook for his recovery is considered very poor- Owing to his advanced age which Is 80 years, the fall was much more severe than it would have been to a younger map. Mr. Sutphen will bo well recalled by most people in the city who have noticed his energeltc ways and his fondness for outdoor exercise and long walks. It was while taking one of the latter that the accident oc curred. It is to be hoped that he may recover consciousness and that the fears for him may prove un founded. Coughs that are tight, or tickl ing, get quick and certain help from Dr. Shoop's Cough Remedy. On this account druggists everywhere are fa voring Dr. Shoop's Cough Remedy. The tender leaves of a harmless lung- healing mountainous shrub give to Dr. Shoop's Cough Remedy its cura tive properties. Those leaves have the power to calm the most distress ing Cough, and to soothe, and heal the most sensitve bronchial, mem brane. Mothers should for safety's sake always demand Dr.Shoop's. It can with perfect freedom be given to even the youngst babes. Test it once yourself and see. Sold by all druggists. Election of Officers. At the regular meeting of Crcsent Lodge No. 91, of the Knights of Pythias of Elmwood, last Tuesday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Chancellor Ccm ... .William Mueller Vice Chancelcr I. C. Munger Prelate Sidney James K. of R. and S E. J. Jeary Master of Arms A. G. Reld Inner Guard. .. .Wr.i. Deles Dernier Outer Guard Edward Ernest Grand Chrncr-l!or Dennoy cf Om aha, was present m;d z:r.o n very Interesting t: !k en the foundation of ti e trdor. Brother W. L'. Rcsen r'ans a!;--o car.-.e oer from Platts n:outh and had something to s:;y worthy of note. Hotter .Times. From all sides comes the happy news that bettor times have arrived. But what gord will they do to a man who is too weak to undertake any work? His duty certainly Is to try his best to gain new strength. It is a very good tonic which we can highly recommena, is mner s American Elixir of Bitter Wine. This preparation being made of pure wine and bitter stimulates the di gestive organs to new activity and thus promotes a thorough digestion of food. It shapens tho appetite, Is slightly laxative, calms the nerves and is a reliable general tonic. You should use It whenever your appe tite and your bodily strength weak ens. At drug stores. Jos. Trlner, 1333-1339 So. Ashland Ave., Chi cago, III. Beautiful calandcr mailed upon receipt of 10 cents in postage. Sells Another Pony. William Gllmour, the prominent raiser of Shetland ponies, was in the city yesterday, bringing in a fine pony which he is to sell to John Simons, a prominent wholesale fur niture man at Omaha. Mr. Simons was looking about for a Shetland for a Christmas present for some little folks and learned of Mr. Gil mour's stud. He paid him a visit and had no trouble in picking out what he wanted. He yesterday wrote Mr. Gllmour to bring the animal in and he would take him at Mr. G1I mour's price of $125. The animal is a nice one and well worth the price asked for it. The shipment to Om aha will likely be made today. The pony spoken of above was shipped to Mr. Simons at Omaha this afternoon by express, It being crated up nicely by Messrs. Hlld and Sattler for sniping purposes. It Is a handsome animal and will make nice present for a little fellow. Henry Kehne came in this morn ing from Weeping Water to look ar ter business matters and to visit over Sunday with his brother Fred, west of the city, ' lie was a pleasant caller at the rrnal office today and he wlJ wajn find himself warmly wstned when in the city. Sliijx llinue-Miwle Wiue. Charles Miller, living south of the city, yesterday made a shipment of three barrels of his home-made wine to his brother John at Omaha. Mr. Miller makes some mighty nice wine from the real juice of the grape and he Is rapidly gaining an enviable re putation, as a wine merchant. The wine is several years of age and has been kept in his fine cellar, one of , the best in the state. There is quite a little local demand for his product, also. COIIU EUED Kill OF FEAR Iowa Couple Married After a . Seize of Considerable Ner vousness and Anxiety. Three young people from Hast ings, la., excited considerable com ment last evening by their actions. They arrived in the city on No. 2 from the north and went to the Per kins where they proceeded to regis ter under the names of "Bert M. Harvey," "Mrs. Bert. M. Harvey" and "George Smith," the two former registering from Hastings, la., while "Smith" registered from Kansas City, Mo. They seemed to believe they were being pursued and in danger of being caught. Later in the evening "Mr. and Mrs. Harvey," accompanied by the mys terious "Smith" Invaded the sanctity of Judge Beeson's home with a re quest that he issue a license to the "Harveys" and then tie a knot which nothing but death or the divorce court could untangle. Thejudgewasquite accommodating and the license was issued to Bert M. Culley of Hastings, la., aged 24, and Maud L. Bradway, also of Hast ings, la., aged 19, and the ceremony which was to unite them was said by the Judge in the presence of Louis Hanson, of Edison, Neb., who was a guest of the Judge and family, and the mysterious "Smith" whose name it developed was John Culley and whose actual place of residence was Hastings, la., instead of Kan sas City. After the marriage the happy couple departed for the Hotel Per kins, where they stayed for the night. Their actions excited much comment among those who noticed them as. they seemed to be troubled with nervousness and seemed to be lieve the spectre of an Irate father wsis liable to appear at any moment and snake the blushing young wo man from her new-made husband. The rarty departed this morning on No. 6 for the east, going as near home on that train ns they could and apparently having conquered the de mon of fear which had gnawed so violently at their vitals. Served bh ceffee, tho new coffee substitute know to grocers every where as Dr. Shoop's Health Coffee, will trick even a coffee expert. Not a grain of real coffee in it it. Pure healthful toasted grains, malt, nuts, etc., have been so cleverly blended as to give a wonderful satisfying cof fee taste and flavor. And It is "made in a minute," too. No tedious 20 or 30 minutes boiling. 4 F. &. ' White, l,..-h, Sustains Severe Fall. ' ' Gus Peln of Beemer, came In Tuesday night for a visit with his family of several days. Gus Is on the disabled list, having been one of the victims of the early winter. He slip ped upon some ice the other day and got a bad fall, severely bruising him self and also getting a badly sprain ed wrist. The injury is such that it prevents him attending to his dut ies and he concluded that he had better ' Improve the opportunity to come home and see his family. ' Preventlcs, the new Candy ' Cold Cure Tablets, are said by druggists to have four special specific advant ages over all other remedies for a cold. First They contain no Quln ine, nothing harsh or sickening. Se cond They give almost instant re lief. Third Pleasant to the taste, like candy. Fourth A largo box- 48 Preventlcs at 25 cents. Also fine for feverish children. Sold by all dealers. George Horn and two sons of Hay Springs are in the city making a visit with Wm. Hassler and family for several days. Mr. Horn is quite well known in this city, having lived in this vicinity several years ago The late Frank Svoboda spent some seventeen months at his farm near Hay Springs in a vain search for health. Mark White drove up yesterday afternoon from his home near Rock Bluffs to look after some business matters. He was accompanied home by Col. Jacob W. Vallery, who will spend several days with his old friend of the seven sights. You Y .17 V W; J! ma a t i i a I , ! II i i, ;.v I llj ; ; : it : MARSHALL FIELD clerked In a stcro when to was a boy. He put In the bank enough cut cf tlz salary to start a small business off his own. To day his establishment Is Ills two grandsons will when they are given their We will pay you 3 per cent Interest cn iho money you put In our bank end compound tho In terest every twelve months. THE FinGT NATIONAL DA NCI PlattsmouthKcbraska Ten and Twelve Inch Ice. The ice harvest is now on in full blast. McMaken ft Sons this morn ing started in to fill the Ice house of the Egenberger's and expect to get to filling the house of J. E. Mc Daniel also today. The Ice ranges in thickness from ten to twelve Inches and is of a superior quality. There seems no reason to doubt but a full supply can be obtained this year without much trouble. The chief difficulty will likely be found in get ting labor as it is a scarce article In these parts now. The new sub way under the Burlington tracks at the foot of Main street is proving its worth now as Ice haulers no longer have to be on guard against passing trains nor does the railroad have to keep a flagman at tho crossing as In Borne years past. The pull up the Incline Is not proving as hard as many expected and tho scheme Is al together proving a good one. McMaken & Son desire the Jour nal to announce that they can uho some 15 or 20 additional teams In their Ice work and that they will pay the highest wages for this work in the market. They are trying to get as much he up as possible and with this Idea in view they want to get all teams possible on the work at the earliest possible moment. Mr. McMaken states that any teams be ing presented will be employed and assures team owners that they need look no further for active employ ment and good wages. Stops ear ache in two minutes; tooth ache or pain or burn or scald In five minutes; hoarseness one hour; muscleache, two hours; sore throat twelve hours Dr. Thomas Eclec trlc Oil, monarch over pain. R. R. NIckles, the well known farmer from Rock Bluffs precinct, spent this morning In the city, com ing in to attend to business mat ters. a ? ? ? t f ? ? f T ? T ? T ? ? ? ? t ? ? t ? ? ? WE ARE AGENTG FOR ft 3 THE DRUCGIGTC C 0 CASE JILL 5; tho finest In the wcrtt. got 400 millions? csch sharo of his cststs. Many Attend Corn Show. The crowd this morning golix ta the corn show was very large -tia largest of this year. There war a very large number of farmers la far passage to Omaha on the early trata, more in fact than could be biim) over. The show has grown la t- terest as it progressed and with tla pounding down of the roads bo tlU travel could be made more comfort ably, the visitors to the show froxa the country have steadily increased. An attempt to get the names at all attending the show this moraine proved a complete failure and any list made would necessarily be In complete and unsatisfactory. There were also a large number of people who desired to do Christmas shop ping and who took advantage ot the occasion to go to the metropolis for that purpose. It is more than doubtful If they gain anything by the buying there but they Beem to believe they do. Anyway, it remains a fact that the crowd was a very large one with many more men than usual In evidence. Most disfigured skin eruptions. scrofula, pimples, rashes, etc., are due to impure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters is a cleaatng blood tonic. Makes you clear-eyed, clear brained, clear-skinned. Hurgnlns in Real KNlate. I have genuine bargains In real estate located in Brown, Rock and other counties in northern Nebraska which I will sell cheap or trade tor income property or merchandise. X can do better for you than you can do yourself, this I guarantee. Par ties wanting to take advantage ot these bargains can find me at the Frank O'Neill , place or 'phone Plattsmouth, White 207. , R. G. LELAND. Will Vallery of the precinct came In yesterday afternoon to look af ter business matters In the city. 4 ww v X TOFItlE GfltlDIES v and have a clean fresh stock in O bulk and handsome packages. JL A present that is always agree- V able. Gonklin Fountain Pens are known to be the best made. I Call and see them. We are O exclusive agents for this city. Many otner nne articles suit able for XMAS GIFTS! Come in and see them. -I fir Y7 r