The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current, February 17, 1910, Image 1
Neb. State Hlatorical Sic. mouth be oamu SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION EIGHT PAGES VOLUME XXJX PLATTSMOUTU, NKIUIASKA. IIuRSDAY FKllKUAKY 17, IJHO NO 14 3 Platte 11 WOHLFARTH IE Brother of Christian Wohlfarth of This City, Passes Away. A message received In this city yesterday afternoon by Christian Wohlfarth from New York city, an nounced the sudden and unexpected teath at that point of his only broth er William. The news came as a treat Bhock to Mr. Wohlfarth who had not known of his brother's ill ness and who was illy prepared for the shock. The deceased wil be re membered by many in this city, hav ing worked here as book-keeper for Ur. Wohlfarth when he was in the grocery business here. Immediately upon receipt of the' message announcing the death, Mr. Wohlfarth wired that the body be mbalmed and held until it could be told what the wishes of the de ceased were and also as to whether Mr. Wohlfarth could arrange his af fairs to attend the obsequies at New Tork. Deceased was a single man 56 years of age and was born in Germany. He kad been a resident of the United lutes for many years and at , the time of his death he was the proprie tor of a large book store in New York ity. He was the sole surviving broth er of Mr. Christian Wohlfarth of this eity and also has one Bister living in Germany. He was a most estimable man and those in this vicinity who knew him during the time he lived here, 'have only the highest words for him. They were greatly grieved and shocked to hear of his untimely taking off and the heartfelt sympathy of all la extended to his sorrowing brother. Mr. Wohlfarth this afternoon de cided to leave for New York city on the evening train and, in company with his son Paul, he will attend the obsequies of his brother, having re ceived word this morning that the body will be embalmed as directed and held until hla arrival for the funeral. Returns Ilotne. Ex-GOvernor George L. Sheldon, who returned Saturday to his home at Nehawka from Misslssplppl, said last night over the phone that he ex pected to visit his friends in Lincoln during the next few days. He had no political information to impart and did not care to discuss probabilities. Mr. Sheldon said that a fine winter had been enjoyed on his Misslssplppl plantation, although a real snow storm had fallen at one time when the ground was covered to a depth of six inches. It was snowing Friday when he left the south. Mr. Sheldon will return south in a short time and remain there with Mrs. Sheldon and the family until spring. State Journal. JUDGE IIS OPENS COURT Docket Called, Cases Set for ' Trial and Jury Impaneled. Judge Travis opened the February term of the district court this morn ing, the jury for duty and the docket being called. Several defaults were taken in various cases including one in Conn vs. Conn, a divorce proceed lngs, wherein the decree asked for by the plaintiff was granted as pray ed. In Llndholm vs. Enders et al, a default of the defendants was taken The same was also the case in Metz vs. Metz and In Speck vs. Speck, the latter case coming on for hearing this afternoon before the court. The case of Bowers vs. C. B. & Q. Ry., will be for trial tomorrow morn ing, the jury being impaneled this evening immediately after the dlspos al of the Speck case. The criminal docket was called and the case of the State vs. Thrall set down for trial February 25 at 9 a DEATH OE 0. D II n, ft norm WnLUllUH Prominent Citizen of Waterloo, Neb., Passes Away- This morning's papers enroniele the death of Harvey It. Waldron, formerly a well known citizen of this county. Mr. Waldron died last Sat urday night at his home at Waterloo, Neb., and the funeral services were held in that place yeBterday after noon at 2 o'clock being conducted by Rev. F. A. Campbell of University Place. Deceased for many years was a resident of Cass county, living near the present town of Alvo, and he was most highly respected and esteemed man. He has a brother, J. A. Wald ron also living near Alvo at the pres ent time as well as a daughter, Mrs. Morey, also living in this county. In addition he is survived by a wife and two eons, H. B. Waldron of the Citi zens State bank of Waterloo, a young man well known and highly esteemed in this county, and W. T. Waldron also a banker of Washington. He also left three daughters including Mrs. Morey, spoken of above and Mrs. Parker of Maywood and Mrs. Cassel of Valparaiso. He also has a brother living at University Place and a slater in New York. During the many years which Mr. Waldron spent In Cass county he had made himself numerous friends who have heard with the greatest regret of his death and whose sincere con dolence Is extended to the sorrowing widow and children. To Invest In Storks. Henry HIri who recently sold his fine stallion, was a passenger on the morning train for Council Bluffs where he expects to make a trip to a farm in that locality and inspect an other stallion with a view to pur chasing It. The animal is quoted at a high figure but if it is found to be what it Is represented, It is probable Mr. Hln will buy it. He is going to secure, a good animal if one can be had and intends to make the breed ing business his principal Indus tries. The continual Increase of the high Btandard of the animals being raised here Is a source of gratifica tion to Mr. Hlrz who Is a good judge of horseflesh and he Is bound to keep In the lead In such matters. FRIENDS 01 IIE1 SERENADE RUSSEL YORK WRITES JOURNAL m. The case of the State vs. Nelighfer8 wer from Jacob A Haae. was set down for trial February 24, at j meler et al to M N Drake of lots 550 9 a. m. The case of the State vs. ni KK1 ln Tnnisvmn . th mim of Ileal EHtate On the Move. Register of Deeds Snyder had t ble run of business today in his of flee, there beine a number of deeds around here of evenings and morgages filed. Among the trans-jara BetUed for a whl,e ftnd 1 am Sends Greetings to Old Friends From Seittle, Washington Says He is Doing Fine. The Journal wag very pleasantly surprised this morning by the re ceipt of a letter from Russell York, dated Seattle, Wash., Feb. 9, in which Mr. York enclosed money for sub scription to the Daily Journal. One of the bills enclosed was a veritable curiosity to our American eyes, be ing a Canadian dollar bill, something which seldom gets down ln this sec tion. The letter contains much high ly interesting and gratifying news for Mr. York's many friends here and show the young man to be making good In his new home says ln part "enclosed find money to pay for a year's subscription to your Journal as it gets lonesome I guess I Florence I. Myers was dismissed upon the motion of the county attorney, tho parties settling their domestic troubles and living together again. $300. Jos. C. and Louisa Kunz transfer red the . northwest quarter" of the northwest quarter of section 9, town Ed. C. Rummel and Wife Get Noisy Reception Saturday Night Last Saturday evening a large num ber of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Rummell gathered at their home near this city and pro ceeded to give them a genuine, old fashioned charivari. The crowd com prised Bome twenty-five or thirty of the good neighbors of the Rummells and they proceeded to make the even ing hideous with different varieties of noises, having the fifty-seven dif ferent brands on tap. They com pelled the blushing groom and bride to stand forth and receive their con gratulations before they could be coaxed into quitting. The newly wedded couple had received an inkl ing of what was in store for them and they were prepared for the in vaders, having a ho se full of re freshments which they turned the crowd loose on and which they did full justice to. There was solld.sub stantial eating and also much liquid cheer for those who wanted It and the entire evening was made one long to be remembered by the gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Rummell are very popular people and have a host of good friends who took the oppor tunity to show their appreciation of their many excellent qualities. And everyone who were at the gathering reports that the good people are most excellent entertainers and they were all glad to be there and enjoy Mr. York jtnejr hospitality. It was a late hour before the gathering broke up and the merry crowd made their way home. And tnere are those who say that a large number of their friends from the city have quietly made ar rangements to descend unexpectedly Remembered the P tutor. The Journal is informed that m large number of the friends and ad mirers of Rev. W. O. Harrell, pastor of the Methodist church at Mynard, a few days since remembered him with a present ln the eh ape of a fine Galloway robe. The present is a very much appreciated not alone of its intrinsic value but because of the associations surrounding the presen tation. The principal donors of the robe, the list of which was headed by W. F. GlUIsple, aro non-church mem bers and this mark of their respect and 'esteem is bo mien the more appreciated by the recipient of the gift. COUNTY back ln the laundry business again I have Btock ln a $10,000 plant. We on tnem one ot tneB0 nne nights and mil SIONERS MEET Some Very Humorous Features Connected With tne Session. The county csmmtasloners hav , been having an interesting and at times rather exciting session today. All the members of the. board are present and considerable business of much interst to the public has taken place. The contracts for burying the pau per dead were awarded today, M. HUd of this city securing tho contract for the ensuing year, hto bid being the lowest. It was also the intention of allowing tho contract for county printing but when tho bids were open ed they were found to be Identical ln their nature and the board decided to lay the matter of bids on the table. The .bids were from the papers out ln the county and the News of this city, the Journal not bidding on the work at all. The papers merely ask ed that they be allowed the legal rates for doing the work. No award was made by the commissioners. The papers of the county deserve every are doing $850 and $1,000 per week ' gtve em a town greeting which they possible commendation lor their stand and employ 27 people Inside and 6 wagons and drivers on the outside. fVt, have a plant well worth the price we paid for It, the machinery No good end would be subserved by 10 range u for the gum of j3(080 having been run only eight months, Delightful Wedding Anniversary The hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ryberg, on South Sev enth street, was the scene of a most delightful social function Saturday evening. The 12th' of February marked the 25th wedding anniversary of this most estimable couple and to properly commemorate the event, a large number of friends were Invited to their charming home Saturday evening to assist them in celebrat ing it. For the occasion the parlors had been tastily decorated with can dles and red bells and a very un usual effort had been made to insure the several guests a good time. Every one expects a delightful time when invited to the Ryberg home and ex pectations were fully realized in the entertainment of Saturday evening. Games, social chat and other amuse ments were indulged in and thor ughly enjoyed for a time, after which' the guests were Invited to the dining room, where amid a hum of good eheer, they were seated at three large tables and where a most elegant luncheon was provided. This most elaborate and pleasing luncheon was prepared as the hostess only knows how and one which the guests could ot help but do ample justice. Dur ing the evering delicious punch and various kinds of fruit were served. The hostess was assisted in enter taining and serving by her sister, Mrs. Swanson of Omaha. Just previous to the close of this most enjoyable entertainment, the host and hostess were made the re cipients of a beautiful silver tea serv- Ive as a memento of this most aus picious occasion and as a token of tho esteem in which this most estimable couple are held by them. It was a late hour when the guests, after ex tending congratulations and best wishes for many more anniversaries, departed for their home, Indebted to the host and hostess for the delight ful evening spent. a . further prosecution of the case, hence the dismissal. Jurors Bullls and Becker presented the court with certificates from their physicians showing their health to be such that they could not set on the jury and they were excused. The call of the law docket resulted as fol lows: Goring vs. Leyda et al for trial. First National Bank vs. Hatt & Son, no jury. Defendant has leave to comply with the order of the court made Nov. 8, by Wednesday next. City of Plattsmouth vs. Wescott et al for trial. Deffenbaugh vs. Graf et al, transferred to the eqnlty docket. Bow ers vs. C. B. & Q. Ry. for trial. Bay lor vs. Butler, no Jury, for hearing. Bllsh vs. C. B. & Q. Ry. for trial. Clark vs. Bankers Accident Assn. on to Johann Wllhelm Kunz. John Wll- helm and Amelia G. Kunz transfer red the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 9 town 10,' range 10 to Hiram Frledrlch Kunz for the sum of $3,080. We have one piece of machinery which weight 16 tons. I am general foreman of the plant and like the work fine. I have a good time and a fine crew all first class workers. I We run from 1,000 to 1,800 shirts a will long remeber. August Klemma and wife Minnie 'week and no nd to collars and cuff8-! mortgaged the southwest quarter of we certainly nave a gooa tnmg jn section 14, town 11, range 9. to Ole the ,aundry business." The Journal Anderson for the sum of $8,000. Ole hasten8 to "tend Its congratulations and Karen Anderson transferred the to Mr" York and knows hls 8UCce88 east half of the northwest quarter of ,s Permanent. The paper Is also section 14, town 11, range 9, to Aug- hlhly PIea8ed tnat u haa been chosen ust Kletame for the sum of $8,000. ,as the mean9 of communication be- Wllllam A. and Josephine Rhoden twecn tnla c,ty and h,m and tru8t8 transferred to John P. Gonzales the," win a,ways be at h'8 flreH,de south half of the southeast quarter of I . section 24, town 10, range 9, for the I John Gets His. su mof $7,750. This morning Judge Archer sat in Ella and C. A. Robblns transfer- full state upon the case of John Mc- red lot 5 in block 1, Carter's addition Farland who received notice through motion to quash. Propst vs. Wagoner to Weeplng Water to P. H. Canaday the columns of Saturday's Journal, for the sum of $400. and at the conclusion of hearing what William C. Brown transferred the John had to say concerning his fine, north half of lots 6 and 7, block 15 voluptous Jag of last Saturday, Judge Latta's addition to Murray to Georga Archer proceeded to plaster a fine of for trial. White vs. Scott et al for trial. In the matter of the estate of Samuel S. Johnson, deceased, for trial. The "Affair" Ended. The "affair at Speck's Island" which the Journal spoke of several days since, has now come to a close. Beth Brown for the sum of $100. $50 and costs on Mc. The size of the sentence made a visible impression on Mc, and he besought the court Will bo Married. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Johnson of this to give him a chance to tear to the city have Issued cards announcing the woods promising that he would never The famous wild bovine which had forthcoming marriage of their daugh- never show up again in this vicinity been the cause of so much grief to iter Miss Annie to Mr. O. N. Nystrom if he was allowed to get out and our worthy townsman Claus Speck and John Lowther was yesterday hunted down and slain by Herman Holschuh, the "diamond king." Gen- of Omaha, which will occur on hike. The court seemed obdurate and Thursday, February 24th at 8 o'clock made ont a commitment sending John at the Swedish Mission church. Fol- back to keep company with Jailer lowing the ceremony a formal recep- Manspeaker. However, the court Knojy Valentine Party. The home of Mrs. F. R. Whlttaker last Saturday presented a happy sight when little Miss Katie Whlttaker en tertained a number of her girl friends with a valentine party. For the oc casion the house had been handsome ly decorated with red and white hearts throughout and It was a very handsome sight. The afternoon was most pleasantly spent in many games of various kinds, most of them high ly amusing and causing the young voices to rise In merry laughter. One game which was particularly funny was that of pinning the tall to a pa per cat. This was quite a difficult feat and the first prize went to Miss Mabel Brown. The booby prize for this task went to Alice Pollock. An other very amusing game was the construction of a man from chewing gum. Miss vera urown carried on the first prize for this while Myra Stenner got the second prize. There were dainty refreshments served the little guests and the entire after noon was made quite merry. Miss Katie Whlttaker, the hostess, receiv ed a large number of very handsome and expensive valentines any every one voted the party a grand success. Those attending were Misses Alice Pollock, Abble, Mabel and Vera Brown, Blanche and Delia Sayles, Emma Cummins, Myra Stenner, Elva Hartford, Frances Morley and Helen Roberts. The partners in the games were chosen by hearts being cut ln two and then matched. eral Holschuh in company with Herr(tion will be held at the home of the temepred Justice with mercy In the Only one realty transaction took Speck Invaded the island yesterday ln force and soon had placed himself in ambush with the intent then and there and thereby to slay and slaugh ter the wild cow which had beon ter rolzlnfl the island for the many days. The bovine unsuspecting that the avenger was upon its trail stumbled into the ambuscade and at the first ied at the Omaha postofflco, roar from General Holschuh's cannon Sudden Death of Mrs. Itegnier. A very sudden death occurred this afternoon when MrB. Ill M. Regnter it was knocked galley west and crook ed Into the hereafter. Too much praise cannot be given to General bride ln South Park. Miss Johnson end and told the jailer that he might was born and reared ln this city. She release John about one half hour be was a member of the graduating class fore the Schuyler train left so that of 1904 and for a number of rears hn mlrht ratrh name and hurrv him- has been employed as clerk In the self to Louisville where he claimed ;exPlrcl at her homo in this city, death Variety store. Mr. Nystrom is the he was promised work in plenty. As be,n due to heart troub:- Deceased son of Dr. and Mrs. Nystrom of Om- a parting admonition, however. thatwa8 tho w,fe of IL M' Kegnier, Btore- ha and at the present time Is emDloy- if h ver ahowed hla head in Platts- kpeper of the Burlington railroad in mouth within the next year he would lD18 c,ly ana naa llvca in tne cuy. be cast into the donjon keep and kept about one year' She, wa8 0 w,e11 there until said fine of $50 and costs known and a m0Bt estimable lady with a wiue circle or menus wno win do (for living prices for their work and, no matter wno gets me contract, mo paper should get docent pay for its work Other business transacted was re ceiving a notice from the Federal Union Surety company that It was no longer responsible on its bond for the depositing of county funds in the Bank of Eagle, its bond having ex pired on December 31st lust. The county treasurer was directed to transfer $200 from the general fund to the Boldlers relief commission fund. The following county physicians were appointed: Dist. 1, Dr. J. B Mar tin $245. Dlst. 2, Dr. J. F. Brendol $37. Dlst. 3, Dr. M. M. Butler $32. Dlst. No. 4, Dr. H. G Lewis $39. Dlst. 5, Dr. E. L. Jones $60. Dlst. 7, J. M. Neelcy $44. One humorous feature of the meeU 'Ing is that Commissioner Frledrlch Is carrying about in his pocket an alleged statement from James R. Hunter, an expert accountant hired by him to check up the books of Sheriff Qulnton which fthows that the county owes the sheriff $36, fees paid over to the county in excess of what was due it. The report bo far as human eye has been able to get at it consists merely of a nummary and docs not give the details. It is said that Commissioners Fred rich and Switzer Intend to sign this report Id that Btate and the knowledge of the nctual facta of the office are to be kept from the public gazo. There is a strong probability now that this will prove a failure as the report Is ln direct conflict with the figures pre pared by James ll. Donnelly, also an expert accountant. Should the docu ment be made public property and In corporated in the reccrdn, the Jour nal will do Sheriff Qaiaton the jus tice of printing it la fall. Not For Dry Nebraska. The special correspondent of the was paid. This afternoon John will Omaha Bee at Lincoln, speaking of have a chance to make himself ai deeply grieved over her unexpected Henry Potcrtwn Dies. Word has been rcoolved in thl3 city announcing the death near Un ion of Henry Peterson, aged Blxty-two Holschuh for his unerring aim and the distinguished Democrats present scarce article In the community and passing. She Is survived by a husband years of age. Mr. Peterson died last in the office of Register of Deeds Snyder. This was a transfer from Emma and Frederick M. Andrus to Louis W. Ingwcrson of the south half of the northeast quarter and the north half of the north half of the southeast quarter of section 34, town 11, range 11, for the consideration of $10,000 and the assumption of a mortgage for $2,000. tho steadiness of hlB nerve. Tho anl-; i the Btate canltal yesterday for th mn,i nnnnln of Loulsvlllo will and two small children. The remains mal was certainly slain with a neat-'the Democratic banquet, haB this to have a chance to bnsk in tho mellow of th,s estimablo woman wil bo taken ncss and dispatch which speaks vol- Bay of Col. Bates of this city. "Col. radiance of "his coarse vulearity and,10 Galesburg, III., her former home tomorrow evening on train no. i on the Burlington for interment. The greatest symapthy from the entire community is extended to the place today or rather waa recorded 'urnes for the man behind tho gun. nates of Plattsmouth was another profanity Mr. Speck was overcome with gratl- one on the waiting list. The Colonel tude at tho fine work of the mighty wore a button on his coat boosting! marksman and he Is preparing right plattsmouth. He was asked if it! Jamo8 w- Newell of the Burllng- now a set of resolutions of thanks said 'Nebraska dry in 1910.' 'Not ton at Omaha, accompanied by his stricken husband and children, ln which will be an ornament to General much, not much' ho said. That's wife, came down last evening to their sudden and terrible bercave Holschuh's home. Also John Lowther where the Cass county representative spend the night In the city with their rnent and their Iosb of a true and lov- waB Borne pleased over the marvelous stands on Mr. Bryan's program. marksmanship which was displayed I and today he has real rib-roast from The "New Crown." tne ft rfa the wild cow for luncheon. vans cigar 10c. Ptak & Bajeck. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Newell, re- Ing wife and mother, turning to hla offices at Omaha on Ihe morning train while MrB. Newell John Wagner of South Bend made remained for a visit. a business visit to this city yesterday. mo no ay nignt,. Deceased naa been a resident of that vicinity for many yenrs, living upon what was known as the II. W. Lloyd farm. He was single and so far as known had but one relative In this suction of the country, he being a aophew Albert Peterson or Polk, Neb. The nephew arrived in Union yenterday and had the remains taken to Polk last even ing for burial. Deceased stood high ln the community whore he had lived as had many friends who regretted exceedingly to bis of his passing