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SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION EIGHT PAGES
VOLUME XXIX
PLATTSMOUTII, NEBRASKA. THURSDAY MAY 12, 1910
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HIE BORLBII LIES ADDITION
10 THEIR SHOPS! IS CITY
Prospect Are Bright for Other Improvement Here at the Rein
tions Between Company and Employees are Most Cordial
The Burlington shops in this city1
have received an addition to the
plant In the shape of a flue welding
outfit which was moved down to this
city several days ago from Havelock.
The outfit employs several men and
will be an Important addition to the
work here. There is every reason
to believe that there will be quite an
increase in the work to be done in
this city in the future at the shops,
the company evidently finding that
Plattsmouth is disposed to give the
best of treatment to the company and
it employes.
The work on engines has lately In
creased here to quite a degree and
there Is small doubt but It will be
much greater in the near future. The
flue welding plant was located in this
city a number of years ago and was
removed from here to Havelock when
the engine work was so largely trans
ferred there. It's return to this city
is something which everyone will be
glad to hear of and indicates that
the company is favorable to moving
a larger part of their work back here
where they have never been disturbed
by labor troubles and where the em
ployes are satisfied and contented.
Boilermaking is one of the features
of railroad, work which the Burling
ton did in this city at one time and
which it is now said to be figuring
on doing again. The flue welding
plant Is part of the boiler plant and
is usually carried on where the boil
ermaking is done. This being re
moved here, makes it pretty certain
that some of the boiler making or
all of It, will be done here in the
future. Plattsmouth is highly grati
fied to learn that its many advantages
are being seen by the Burlington and
it hopes that only a very short time
elapses until the company brings all
its engine work to the city.
The progress of the bollerrnakers
strike at Havelock has been watched
with considerable interest in this city
by the public. The workmen in the
phops here have been well satisfied
with things as they are and the local
Which Will Prove a Great Detri
ment to Travel.
From Monday's Dally.
Travelers to the Platte river from
this city have run up against a dis
agreeable proposition in the shape of
finding the road to the river closed
across the land of Peter Nord. Form
erly there was a road across Nord's
pasture from where the county road
ended to the Platte, which was one
the public used although the usage
was by sufferance of Mr. Nord. He
has how closed this road and will not
rermit the public to longer use It un
less the county sees fit to buy the
right of way and open the road.
Formerly the county had a road run
ning along the edge of Mr. Nord's
land to the old ferry below the Bur
lington bridge but in the last three
or four years the river has eaten
away the bank until the road has dis
appeared in the river. That the coun
ty will buy the several acres needed
for the road is deemed Improbable
and the prospects are that there will
be no passage way to the river from
a point some half mile south of the
river where the present county road
ends. TL 3 cbslng of the road through
the pasture has resulted in a great
(leal of discommoding to a number of
people In this city, especially physi
cians who have to visit La Pratte and
other places on the north side of the
Platte. Mr. Nord undoubtedly has
V leeal right to close the road and the
public will have to make the best of
its way to the river until the commis
sioners can see their way clear to
buy a ftmd from him which will
likely be in the far, dim, distant fu
ture. Ex-mayor Henry H. Gerlng, spent
Sunday at his home in this city with
his mother and sisters, returning to
Omaha last evening.
plote
management has had no complaints
registered against the piece work
system nor the scale of prices paid.
Plattsmouth is one of the cities on
the Burlington where contentment
reigns and where the company is not
bothered in carrying on its business.
The men in the shops want more
work, the business men of the city
want more men employed and the
public In general wants to see the
black smoke roll up from the tall
smoke stacks. At present the force
in the shops is the largest in years
and they are turning out more work
than ever before. Under the super
vision of Superintendent of Shops
Balrd, the shops have improved to a
wonderful degree in efficiency.
The Journal can state on the auth
ority of one of the best informed men
In the city, that the Burlington Is
highly pleased with the work of Mr.
Baird since he came to this city and
that his authority will probably be
widely extended in the future as there
will likely be quite an increase in
the shope here. The gentleman who
quoted this is in a position to speak
with authority and states that he is
informed by a high official of the
company that Mr. Balrd has brought
the local shops to a high state of ef
ficiency since his arrival here.
This Is cheering news and is stated
with absolute confidence as the source
of the information Is unquestionable.
With the return of the boiler Bhops
to this city, an increase in the ma
chinists force and a general rehabili
tation of the shops, Plattsmouth
ought to experience a mighty good
year. And all this seems to be laid
down in the books'for the immediate
future. The flue welding plant Is a
good beginning and the other things
are in sight which makes the people
of the city" feel much better. ". The
construction of the big Burlington
I sewer was assured by the action of
itne people in voting Donas ror the
ravine so as to leave the council free
to handle the funds in the city treas-
iury ior mis worn ana tnis means an
other big step forward.
Young-Colin Nuptials.
A news Item which was overlooked
In the press of business last week
was the marriage of Dallas C. Young
and Miss Margaret A. Colin, both of
this city. The ceremony occurred
Monday afternoon, April 11, at the
Congregational parish In Dickson, the
Rev. W. J. Brown officiating. These
worthy young couple, who are among
the best in the Golden Valley, and,
the salt of the earth, will reside on
the groom's farm near this city. The
Chronicle hasn't a word of criticism
for this union; on the contrary, it
offers its heartiest congratulations.-
Golden Valley (Beach) Chronicle.
It gives the Journal great pleasure
to republish the above, from the fact
that the groom is a son of our old
friend, D. A. Young, one of the early
pioneers of Cass county, residing
three miles northeast of Murray. He
was born and reared on the old home
stead, and was one of Cass county's
most Industrious young men. D. A.
Young is one of the best citizens in
Nebraska, and has lived in the state
fifty-five years, and near where he
lives now all that time. He and his
good wife have set their children
aright on the road to righteousness
and industry, and if they follow in
the good instructions given them,
they will all prosper. Dallas has
contined on this line, and now pos
sesses a good farm in North Dakota,
where, assisted by his helpmate, are
In a fair way to great happiness and
prosperity. The Journal Joins the
many friends of the groom In ex
tending congratulations, with the
hope that the future will always look
bright to them, and haplness reign
supreme.
To Distribute Fish.
This morning's papers states that
Congressman Magulre has made ar
rangements with the government to
send a fish car to this district this
fall when ponds and lakes in this
section will bo given fish freo of
charge by the government. There
are several small ponds In this lo
cality where fine fish might be rais
ed and it is possible they may be
stocked from the car.
In District Court.
From Monday' Pally.
A suit has been instituted iu dis
trict court entitled the State of Ne
braska vs. Wm. Noxon, Jr., and Geo.
E. Dovey. The Buit is one for judg
ment on a bond given on December
19, 1906, by the defendants to the
state to insure the appearance of the
defendant Noxon for preliminary
hearing before Justice Archer where
Amelia Heidemann had filed a com
plaint against Noxon alleging he was
the father of her unborn child. The
case was filed and Noxon arrested
on December 19. 1906, and at that
time he asked for a continuance un
til December 22nd. Justice Archer
granted the continuance and fixed
Noxon'B bond at $1,000 which he gave
with Mr. Dovey as surety. Noxon
failed to show up for trial and the
court after hearing the evidence held
the defendant Noxon for trial in the
district court. He failed to make
his appearance and the case was
heard. Attorney D. O. Dwyer was
appointed as guardian ad litem for
Noxon who is a minor. Mr. Dwyer
filed a lengthy motion to have the
case dismissed against Noxon for
some nine different reason but his
motion was overruled and the case
heard. Noxon was found to be the
father of the child and ordered to
pay the mother $750 in monthly in
stallments of $15 each which he has
wholly failed to do. In order to get
the money for the child's support this
suit is commenced to secure judg
ment against Noxon and the bonds
man. Messrs. Clark & Robertson ap
pear as attorneys for the plaintiff
who really is Amelia Heidemann.
Foiwnor Resident in Trouble.
A preliminary hearing upon an in
formation for lewdness sworn out by
A. J. McKlnney, against Nell Britton,
Fred McKlnney, Ed. McKlnney and
"Mary Doe" before Justice E. B.
Gardiner, resulted in a dismissal of
the case against the defendants upon
the motion of Assistant County At
torney Ross. The prosecuting wit
ness is the father of the two male
defendants, who are boys aged 17
and 19. The offense was alleged to
have been committed in a house at
1206 Eighth avenue. After hearing
the evidence it appeared that there
was not enough proof to make out a
case. Mr. McKlnney said that he had
suspected there was something wrong
going on and that he brought the
criminal action in order to break it
up. Council Bluffs Nonpareal.
One of the defendants in the above
case, Nellie Brittain, was formerly a
resident of this city and now has a
divorce suit pending here against her
husband. Walter Rrlttnln Tho noo
is on the trifft docket for this term of
court. She has lately been making
her residence in Council Bluffs and
comes down to this city about once a
week. The plaintiff, A. J. McKlnney,
also resided in this city at one time.
All the parties to the case are well
known here and the trouble has con
siderable interest for their asquaint
ances. Pleased With Our City.
From Monday's Dally.
Rev. B. Ogden of Cotner univer
sity, who occupied the pulpit at the
Christian church Sunday, returned
to Lincoln this morning on the early
Burlington. Rev. Ogden preached
to several good congregations while
here and made an excellent impres
sion on them. He was much pleased
with the city and its people and es
pecially delighted with the many
scenic attractions which this place
affords the traveller. He was much
Impressed with the majesty of the
great Missouri river and this morn
ing expressed his great pleasure at
the magnificent views to be seen
along its banks.
John Nemetz is spending the day
In Omaha, having gone to that city
on the morning train.
J. P. Falter is a visitor today In
Omaha, having gone to that city on
the early Bjirllngton train this morn
ing. A. W. Atwood was to have made
a trip to Omaha this morning but
was feeling too Indisposed when train
time came to attempt the Journey and
postponed It until later.
A llrilllunt (.'nine.
From Monday's Dally.
Thomas 11. Bates and wife saw the
ball game yesterday at Fort Crook
between the Fort Crook team and
Green's Nebraska Indians. The
game resulted In a score of 4 to ,1
In favor of the Indians. It Is said
to have been one of the most bril
liant games ever played In this sec
tion and the Indians played mighty
fine ball. They are a great ball team
and demonstrated it throughout the
game.
MOTHER S DAY
IS OBSERVED
In Plattsmouth as Well at Other
Towns Throughout the Land
From Monday's Dally.
Mother's Day was generally obser
ved by the wearing of flowers by the
general public and by special refer
ences to the occasion at the several
churches of the city.
The wearing of white flowers
by the men of the city was quite uni
versal and the proclamation of Mayor
Sattler asking that the inmates of
the Masonic home and other institu
tions be remembered was also ob
served. At that place there were
many very handsome boquets receiv
ed by the Inmates of the home and
the day was made a very happy one
for them. A great many people in
the city remembered their sick ones
in the hospitals at Omaha by the
presentation of flowers and the or
phaned children of the city were also
made the recipients of many gifts. At
the churches of the city the ministers
at both their morning and evening
sessions spoke upon the anniversary
and used the sacred name of Mother
as one from which to draw inspira
tion for their Bermons. In general
the day was more widely observed
than ever before and the public evi
dently Is taking good notice of the
anniversary.
Reports in the morning papers
from abroad are to the effect that the
day was more generally observed
than ever before and that the wearing
of a flower on this occasion Is rapid
ly becoming universal. The larger
cities of the country report the ob
servance of the day by everyone and
that there was a great demand the
country over for flowers for the oc
casion. Horse lladly Cut.
W. D. Jones was called last even
ing to Bert Pollock's where he had
to. treat a two year old mare of his
for some severe barb wire cuts. The
animal is supposed to have been chas
ed by " dogs during Saturday night
and caused to run into the wire fence
It suffered a long, ragged cut of the
throat which was very deep, the
barbs barely missing the jugular vein.
There were sixteen stitches taken on
the animals throat and its recovery,
even at that, is problematical. Mr.
Jones states that the escape of the
animal from death Is miraculous and
also states that if he was the owner
he would load a shotgun with slugs
which would kill, and lay for the
dogs. The ravages of the dogs In
this section the past six or eight
months have been alarming and the
laxity the police have shown in shoot
ing them has occasioned marked com
ment.
W hipped His Wife.
People living In the east part of
town complain of a citizen whipping
his wife Thursday evening. The only
excuse was that he was drunk. There
is a diversity of opinion of a man
who will strike his wife be he
drunk or sober. Some say that a
woman who will live with a drunken
husband deserves whipping, while
others are of the opinion that a man
who has sworn to love and protect a
defenseless woman, who is the moth
er of his children and then so far
forget all common decency as to
strike her should be given a sample
of his own prescription. The Courier
trusts that it will not be called upon
again to refer to this matter, and if
it does we want to say that a spade
will be called a spade and no one
will be left In doubt as to whom we
refer. Louisville Courier.
Oiiialin Future Home.
Miss Ruth Johnson Is spending sev
eral days In Omaha, having gone
there for a visit with her brother,
Frank If. Johnson and wife. Mr.
Johnson has located permanently in
that city, having recently purchased
a part Interest In the works of L. C.
Sharpe of this city. It Is understood
that Mr. Sharpe will dispose of his
entire Interest in the plant at Omaha
to Mr. Johnson and W. A. Sharpe and
that Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Sharpe will
depart for California for an extended
visit. The many friends of Mr. John
son and his estimable wife will be
glad to welcome them back after their
several years in Florida and are sure
they will prefer Omaha and Nebras
ka to their former home.
Jos. Wiles and wife are visitors
.today In Omaha, going to that city
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mm iiiijiniMK u me eany train.
THE PROSPECTS
FOR
DELIVERY
Senator Burkett Introduces Resolution to That Effect in Senate
Yesterday Another Boost For Plattsmouth.
Plattsmouth is now on the high
way toward being a larger and bet
ter town. One of the new Bteps to
be taken is to establish free mail de
livery in the city. Senator Burkett
has taken the initiative in the mat
ter and has asked the government to
Bend an. inspector to this city and
report on the advisability of the
scheme. The city this year went over
the $10,000 mark in postofriee earn
ings and this one requisite has been
passed
Postmaster Schneider Is largely to
blame for making Plattsmouth a
larger and better city. He has been
assiduously building up the business
of the local postoffice and now Is
able to see it over the required
monetary limit. As soon as this be
came an accomplished fact, he took
the matter up with Senator Burkett
and the result was that steps ha.ve
been taken for free delivery. This
meana the employing of several ad
ditional men by Uncle Sam in this
city and the spending of more money
here.
The inspector is liable to be here
at any time now and he will find
all he requires when he comes to
look the city over. He will find the
houses all numbered, the streets all
lined with good, permanent walks, a
general air of prosperity In sight and
the building of the city going on in
every direction. There can be no
doubt of the necessity for free de
livery in the city and the inspector
cannot well help so reporting.
This step is one which the city
should have taken years ago but It
has remained for the steady rise of
the town to bring It. Flattsmouth
today is larger and better than ever
before. It has more factories than
at any time in the past and the big
Burlington shops are now working
more men than for years past. Con
ditions here are excellent, the people
are happy and contented and pros
perity reigns.
THE T. J.
Their Hall One of Finest Turner
Halls in Nebraska.
From Monday's Dally.
Frank Slavltlnsky, an Instructor In
turning, visited several days in the
city with the T. J. Sokol society, re
turning this morning to his home
at Crete, Neb. Mr. Slavltlnsky Is
one of the most proficient men in
his profession in the middle west and
has stood well with the several Sokol
classes in which he has taken part.
Ills visit to this city was in the na
ture of an Inspection trip of the
Sokol equipment. He found the lo
caj Sokol to be in excellent shape.
The apparatus for turning is of the
best, the attendance at the classes
is large and enthusiastic and the en
tire arrangement is of the highest
class. The Sokols have Just recently
made a large amount of improve
ments at their hall on west Pearl
street and now have the best of
facilities for handling tljelr classes.
Among other improvements which
have been put in is additional room
in the basement of the building for
a shower bath and rest room. These
are modern and up to date and Mr.
Slavltlnsky found no place In Ne
braska that had superior facilities
for the necessary work of making
athletes. The Sokol hall has also
recently been reshlngled ami re
habillated and It sIiowb up like a new
building. The membership of this
excellent organization has been con
stantly growing and Is now quite
large.
Edward Obernalto" one of Wa
bash's best citizens, came In today to
look after business matters In the
city and while here paid a very pleas
ant call to the Journal. Mr. Ober
nalte is one of the regular readers
of the Journal and Is always welcome
at Its sanctum. He Is one of th
good people of Cass county and the
Journal Is proud to acknowledge him
as a mighty good friend.
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FREE IIL
III TRIS CITY
The only cause for a halt in free
delivery is the condition of the ap
propriation for that feature. This Is
said to be exhausted and If that
is the case it may result in tying
the matter up for a Bhort time until
the new appropriation becomes
available. However, it seems certain
the grey coated servant of Uncle
Sam will soon be seen on the streets
and the necessity of having to hurry
to the postoffice for mail will he
done away with.
The people generally are quite
Jubilant over the outlook and have
been enthusiastic over the establish
ing of free delivery here. It makes
Plattsmouth have some of the airs
of a metropolis and shows that the
city is advancing. The Journal is
especially pleased to note the change
In conditions throughout this sec
tion and to know that Plattsmouth
Is climbing the ladder toward the
top. It is building each day and
the volume of business which is be
ing done is much larger than at
any time in the past. A larger and
better Plattsmouth seems assured
and one of the steps Is free delivery.
Several months ago the Journal
took up the matter of free delivery,
and Investigated the figures of Post
master Schneider with the result that
it was able to forecast the passing
of the required sum easily and to
predict what has come to pass free
delivery. The Journal then stated
that the city was in better shape
than for years before and time has
proven Its assertion. The passing of
the $10,000 mark Is not the result of
any boosting effort but tne result ot
more business and a better period In
the city. Today more mail is being
dispatched from the Plattsmouth of
fice than for many years past and
the result shows plainly In the re-"J
celpts of the office. A big help to a
city Is free delivery and Plattsmouth
has taken a fine step forward when
It has it established here.
In County Court.
In county court today two cases
were filed for probate. In the matter
of the estate of Edwin R. Todd, de
ceased, a petition was filed by T. E.
Todd, asking that the widow, Mary
E. Todd, be granted letters as execu
trix of the estate. 1). O. Dwyer ap
pears as counsel for the estate and
will have charge of the legal mat
ters of the estate.
In the matter of the estate of Wil
liam Coatmari, deceased, a short form
of administration Is asked for to
clear the title to some realty left by
deceased. The petition makes the
usual allegations that the deceased
left certain real estate near Avoca
which Is unincumbered and which
has no claims standing against It. It
also recites the several heirs of the
estate and that more than two years
has elapsed since the death of the
testator and that no claims have been
filed against the estate. Z. Asa Coat
man who flies the petition asks for
his own appointment as administra
tor. J. M. Ley da appears as attor
ney for the estate.
To Vote on Prohibition.
The supreme court of Oklahoma
yesterday ordered the secretary of
the state to receive and file a peti
tion signed by 50,000 voters asking
that the state constitution be amend
ed so as to permit saloons to run
In the state. This means an early
election to pass on prohibition, Tho
voters of Nebraska who have been
favoring the Initiative and referen
dum as a means of ending the reign
of the saloon In the state now have
a chance to seo how It works tho
other way. This Is what the poet has
well described as a flareback and if
Oklahoma adopts the Slocum law and
defeats prohibition It may make a
change in the minds of many who
favor the Initatlve and referendum.
Xotlee to County TcucTier.
The regular teachers' examinations
for May will be held on Friday and
Saturday, the 20th and 21st, at
IiattHinouth and Weeping Water.
H. J. Melslnger, the well known
Cedar Creek citizen, Is spending to
day in the city, having como down
this morning from his home to look
after business matters and visit with