The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current, December 26, 1910, Image 1
moutb Souttta SliMI-WEEKLY EDITION EIGHT I AGES VOLUME XXIX PLATTSMOltTU, NEHUASK v. MONDAY DtiCtiMltKK 25. I'HO llbe Platte ILL Iff CHRISTMAS TRADE 1 PLATTSMBUTH VERY SATISFftCTORY TO MERCHANTS The People Tributary to this City A M -x I Can buy as Cheap at rtome It Is very gratifying to the Journal to know that our merchants are much better satisfied with their Christmas trade this year than they were last year. Several from this vicinity who had previously gone to Omaha, priced such articles as they needed here, and after pricing the 6ame ar ticles in Omaha, came back to Platts mouth and bought them. We have interviewed most of the business men in regard to their trade this year, and they are generally of the same opinion that they have done a remarkably good business, and much bitter than they could posslbly. have .exported. The Journal feels proud of thi:s fad, because it has done its very best io keep the trade at homo, and In a great measure have every enterprise, in fact, in Platts acoomplishrd the desired result. I mouth, knowing full well that in their The Jbunit'l hi's always followed ' success depends our prosperity. And the mot'.o, "Homo first tho Wond j we fool that every citizen should feci Afterward," ami tho business men of ins we do, that you cannot build up the city soom to have appreciated our effort to the extent of riving us a very liberal pa'ronapo. We bad nn opportunity of filling several paces of the Journal with Omaha holiday ad vertising, but have refused all such DEATH OF A FORMER PLATTSff UTH LADY From Friday's Dally. Jesse Perry received a telephone message this morning about 7 o'clock heralding the sad Intelligence that Mrs. J. E. Dudley had Just passed away. The deceased is a sister of Mrs. E. B. Perry, and that lady ha3 been caring for her sister for the past two weeks. No particulars were received as to where the funeral "would take place, or where Interment will be made. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley are former residents of Plattsmouth, where Mr. Dudley was employed In . the Burlington shops. They removed to Ilavelock several years since, where he has since been employed in the shops there. The friends and ac quaintances of the deceased lady in this city, will regret to learn of her demise. The Journal will probably give further particulars in tomor row's Issue. Married in Omulia. The many friends of Mrs. Harriet Crouch may be somewhat surprised to learn of the marriage of this esti mable lady, which took place in the metropolis Monday. Mrs.- Crouch went to Omaha that morning where she was met by Mr. Geo. A. Nichols,, of Deadwood, S. D., and the marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Doan Beecher. We are informed that they will make their home in Dead wood, where Mr. Nichols has a splen did home already prepared for the reception of his bride. The bride is well known In this vicinity, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Chalfant, one of the most highly esteemed pioneer families of the county. Mr. Nichols is one of the wealthy and influential citizens f the city of Deadwood, engaged in the stock business. Their acquaint ance began some time ago when Mrs. Crouch was visiting in Wyoming, re sulting in their meeting by appoint ment and marriage In Omaha, only a few friends being aware of their In tentions. The Ledger extends hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Nichols Union Ledger. Distribute Xman Present. The stork was a busy bird In this city last Saturday night distributing Christmas presents early to avoid the rush. At Joe Zitka'a home was left a fine boy, who no doubt will grow up to be a comfort to his proud parents. At the home of John Racek a sweet little girl baby came to be a blessing to its parents; and at the residence of I. B. Green another bouncing boy who will take up his abode with Mr. and Mrs. Green for twenty-one years, contributed to their happiness. sir. c. Uerger, the Main street fcaker, was called to Omaha on lm fortant business this morning. Are Gradually Learning They HP1 J f 1 1 as i ney v-an in umana. i propositions. It would have been un just to Plattsmouth merchants to thus attempt to induce people who live here, to go to Omaha to buy their holiday supplies, when we know I they cannot get them any cheaper In that city than they can in Tlatts mouth. There is but one more day left to do Christmas shopping, and when that has passed, we are satisfied that our merchants will give the Journal credit for doing much in their be half. We cannot complain at the manner in which we have been treat ed by them, but rather extend our thanks to each and every one of them for their liberality. The Journal feels a great interest in the success of every merchant and the town by patronizing those who do not spend a dollar in the town whore you roar your families, school your children, and enjoy life hero In Plattsmouth as well as anywhere un der the sun. Hoes d'ooil Wuik Di a) ins.;. j Waiter Stott, the drayman, whoj bad the contract with tho M. Ford: company for unloading the paving blocks, did some good work along the draying line. He had but four days lead on the colored boys who- laid the brick when they commenced. Each i of the men could lay about 20,000 ' per day. There were forty-one car-j loads of the blocks, or about throe i hundred and six thousand blocks. Mr. I Scott performed the feat of unloading the forty-one cars In eighteen days, or about twenty thousand per day. To do this, Mr. Scott had to work early and late. Out of the forty-one car loads the city engineer says ho found about 3,500 culls, which he con demned. Mr. Bayser said that only fourteen bricks were thrown out on the Seward Job, which would Indicate that Plattsmouth got much better value for the money invested than did the city of Seward. Senator Banning. The State Journal of Thursday morning prints the pictures of several state senators, and among them Is that of Senator Banning, accompanied by the following: "W. B. Banning, of Cass county, is in the lumber and grain business. Mr. Banning has lived In Cass and Otoe counties for the past forty-one years. lie lives at Union. His career as a public official has been service as a county commission er from 1902 to 1905, and Btate sen ator in the 1909 session, being re elected to the session of 1911. Mr. Banning stands for legislation along the line of the Initiative and referen dum, non-partisan control of state charitable and penal Institutions, Im proved road laws as called for In the democratic platform, and the repeal of the direct primary law." "Sport" Carried Away. "Old Sport," a member of Yard Master Johnson's crew, has begun his Christmas celebration early and yes terday must have been on a toot, as while the transfer was being made at Oreapolis to No. 33, "Sport" got Into theliaggage car of the Schuyler train, a thing he has never done in all his railroad experience before, and before the crew realized it he was being whirled away toward Schuyler. Mr. Johnson had no provision made to fill "Sport's" place totlay and as soon as he arrived In Plattsmouth wired the conductor of the Schuyler at Ash land to put "Old Sport" off at Ash land, so bo could get a ticket In time to catch No. 11. Tho message was complied with and last night when No. 14 arrived it brought in the main guy of the yard crew. Mr. John son can not account for "Sport's" making the mistake only on the theory that he had been taking too much booze. Wash Beverldge, of Eight Mile Grove precinct, was In the city today, looking after business matters for a few hours. Wedding at Kim wood. A special from Elmwood, under date' of December 22, says: "Miss Emma Davis and Guy Adams were married today at high noon at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Davis. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. Mr. Davis, father of the bride and pastor of the M. E. churcn here. A two course luncheon J t . 1 1 U J I I was serveu in me cuun-u mums ruom j to a party of about fifty friends and relatives. Mr. Adams is interested in the lumber business at Eagle and takes his bride to a new home just completed there." George McPherson h Mentally .... . Unbalanced. From Friday1 Patty. Ceorge McPherson. who has boon acting queerly of late was found by the night police about 9:30 last even- ing near the Burlington station with nis clothing soaking wet and the man almost frozen. The officers took him to the jail, where he was locked up. Yesterday afternoon the man was seen a few miles south of riattsmouth wandering aimlessly about, and It Is presumed he was .attempting to find his way home last night and got into the sewer at the lower end of Main street. He would, no doubt, have rcilshcd with cold had not the offi cers found ki;n when they did. McPherson resides in the north part of the city, and some weeks ai;o began to show evidence of nn un balaneed mind, but his actions have been harmless thus far. Tho board will doubtless hold an Inquiry within n day or two and ascertain his condi tion. A Christ mas ( iirol. To you this nioht is horn a child Of Mary, chosen mother, nul mill, This little i hild of lowly birth Shall bo tho Joy of all the earth. 'TIs Christ, our Cod, who far on li.'.h Hath heard your sad and bitter cry Himself will your salvation l o Himself from sin will mala' ym free. He brought those blessings long ago, Prepared by God for all bolow, Henceforth his kind, ono.u stands To you as the angel bands. These are the tokens ye shall mark, The swaddling clothes and manger dark, There shall ye find the young child laid By whom the heavens and earth were made. Wm. McQuilkln, Masonic .Home. Married in Tills City. From Saturday's Daily. Mr. Earl Wiles and Miss Pearl Moore, both Cass county young peo ple, came to riattsmouth yesterday and secured a license to wed and re paired to the residence of Rev. L. W. Gad, who performed the ceremony uniting the two young people for life. Mr. Wiles is a son of George Wiles, residing northeast of Weeping Water, while the bride is the daughter of Mr. Perry Moore, of near Cedar Creek. Provides for Comfort of Ciistomoi'H. John Hatt & Son, the enterprlzing grocers and produce dealers have fit ted up a nice comfortable room at the rear of their store which will be used as a rest room for lady customers from the country. The room has been neatly painted, papered and carpeted and is a very pleasant place to wait, and no doubt will bo appreciated by tired shoppers and children who often are required to spend some time In the city after their trading Is done. Dr. Gllmore Improving Nicely. Dr. A. E. Walker came up from Murray today, driving up in his auto, to catch the afternoon Burlington for Omaha, whero he went to see Dr. Gil more, who is in the Immanual hospi tal. Dr. Walker says that Dr. GII- more is getting along remarkably well, and will soon bo "his former self again." This Is good news to his many friends, not only in Platts mouth, but all over Cass county. Mr. T. Taylor Buck and Miss Dovlo Smith, both of Union, were granted a marriage license by Judgo Bccson yesterday, the ceremony to occur Christmas eve. The groom Is a son of Theodore Buck formerly of near Union, but now residing in Wyoming 1 H . GIG T. Strong Sentiment on the Omaha Ad Club to His Election as President. In reference to the future of the Omana Ad club, the World-Herald has the following to say: "The Omaha Ad club fools the need of a now constitution. The original document under w hich this live organization has boon doing business during the four years of its existence has been outgrown, and at a meeting of the club next Wednes day noon a now constitution will bo 'presented to the members for adop- ! tiofi or rejection. The dub now has nearly -500 members. Tho nnnual ni(J,,ttK wm bo h. 1.1 the following week, when the olef- U(m of offl,.er3 nn(1 Erectors will ;(ftk( r,nrp TN,ro ,, ,,V(lv lllt(M., ,.f. j, tl comlllR ci(VtioM. In '-addi'lon to live officer, a b ard nf tweii! five directors will h ' !i.l ri these directors will rhonso from tin number seven meml ors of ti t coi u- t; , the committee. I "The greatest intrvr -t r. centers around ihn r1 ' ''"'i ' Jldelit. li. I'. P.i'id.'vl.Mi.l, v 'served the club for two year: .(.., ;.lly ! a has i, Kt:-.t0R l that he hi net a cn'ididato for rr loc- 1 1 Ion . and lnoulry jimmi" ivrnVrs In ! ionics n ro!is'd -.'' ;Mt!mont Ifavornb'o to HcMrr H. Corln-, the Ipn-eiir- ,!,.,, , v " , t. r v.-.'': T jpllsh la tall-el of by romo of tho j members pud Heri I'o small llke jlihood that either Penn P. Fodrea, jlsobert If. Manloy and Edwin T. fwol o may proo favorites for presi dential honor. 'Tor the office of secretary, A. L. Onlc, of tho' Darlow Advertising ngrnry, appears to have no opposi tion, nnd the same may be said of A. l velrh for tho office of recorder. I Prominent among the names men tioned for treasurer are Lawrence Bl inker, Sam Bees, jr., and Harry O. Steele. "The Ad club has big plans for the coming year, and this fact accounts for the keen interest shown by the members In tho coming election." Injured nt Smith I'ueluiy. From Pnturdny'H Daily. Miss Ellen Lindsay received a pain ful Injury yesterday while at work at her machine at the M. E. Smith fac tory, which will cause her to lose cfiveral (lays' time. Miss Lindsay wab operating the pleat machine at the lime of the accident and in some manner got her finger drawn under the foot of the machine, and tho needle from the top was thrust through her finger, while the one from below pierced the linger at tho uail. One of the needles was broken and the physician who dressed tho wound could not tell whether there might bo a piece of the needle left Id the wound or not. Miss Ellon will not bo able for duty for some days. Will Leave lUmwood. A farewell reception was tendered Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stark at the American Exchange bank hall Mon day evening by the Rebokah and De gree of Honor lodges. The families of members of either lodge were en titled to participate and the hall was crowded with people. A delightful supper was Rcrved from a table run ning the balls full length, and the repast was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. Stark andfamlly are packing their household goods at this writing pre- partory to moving to Lincoln, In which new homo they are accom panied by the best wishes of a host of friends Leader-Echo. (ii.ingos in Burlington Officials. F. II. Clark, in charge of the rnotivo power department for the en liro Burlington system, has resigned and on January 1 will take charge of the motive power for tho Baltimore & Ohio system. Mr. Clark will be succeeded by F. A. Torrey, superintendent of motive power of the linos east, and Mr. Tor rey will bo succeeded by J. W. Cyr, niarter mechanic In the shops at Han nibal, Mo. Mrs. William Hoover and two chil dren arrived from Louisville on the morning train today, and will visit Mrs. Hoover's parents, Mr. and Mrs Robert Sherwood, during the boil days. THE Clllfil OF Many Cities Have Adopted This Form of Management of Aff:i t, and It Would Be Well for Plattsmouth Citizens to Inves.i -a.o A great many towns are discussing the commission form of government, hotter known as the Galvesion plan. Duluth is one of tie latest cities that j has boon investigatliiK that form of government. Committees of the Com- mercial club and the city council made a thorough Investigation of the plan as worked In other towns and they gave several good reasons why Duluth should adopt it. They recom mend it. "1'enuiso it facilitates mid expe dites business and under it the city jis operated as any largo commercial icofpoiatlon would lo, (bus olimlnat !i n;; lulithal Intores.s of all kinds. "i :i anse It eeati rlies ily mi it i a nnel lie e ailed "lie. au.-o It f.imilllati ; ill is lie tin l;: li lion of h 1 ii i u of puliiii' lai no e'.,:i nts. ii naturally follows that T. v' i " !er ( i bao." u ill l suit h :i pii la ' v ln'.-l.u ...i ad mi from nlati-a- thin. "Because il provides that tho com iii:lo!c:'H k 1 1 ii 11 i, I v o all Hi time to t'io city's business, und that they shall bo paid salaries sufficient to nttrnct the right kind of men. iiiso tho provision of the ref erendum, Initiative und recall give T AT MPAIELE "At Cosy Corner" Remarkably Well Rendered, and Pleased the Auditors. From Pnturdiiy'H Dally. Tbe:o was not a very large a'tend- ance last night at tho Parniolo to wit ness the rendition of "At Cozy Cor ners," but those who were present were very well pleased. There were several familiar faces with the com pany, those who were hero with'tho William Grew company Boveral months since. Miss Edith Spencer is one among the number that has fre quently appeared here, and bIio has always made good, the same as she did last night in the character of "Avis Merrill," one of the leading parts In the play. He ractlng Is fine, and her appearance on the stage is Indeed charming. Miss Ira Bowman, in the role of "Amanda," was right In her element and played the part to perfection. Taylor Bennett him self was rlght "up to snuff" In the character of "Mark Granby," as was also Charles Withers, In the part of "Deacon Pettibone." lie was superb In this character, and carried out his part to the letter. We would like to specify more extensively, but spaeo will not permit. Suffice to say that all were comparatively good in their lines. The specialties by Charles Withers and James Donlan wefo up- to-date and pleased the audience re markably well. Take the perform ance through and through, the com pany Is much better than the one that appeared here under the management of William Grew, and should have been better patronized. Mr. Bennett expects to bring his company to the Parmelo every Friday tilght, and tho Journal hopes to boo a large attend ance greet them, simply because they deserve It. One reason there was not a larger attendance was the near ap proach of Christmas, and pooplo had URe for all their Rpare change In buy ing presents. The company went from hero to Omaha this morning, whero they will play "Tho Struggle" at tho Gaycty tonight. This Is the same play they will produce next Fri day night, December 30. This is one of tho finest plays ever produced In Plattsmouth by a Block company, and we feel no hesitancy In appealing to the people to attend. George M. 1 1 lid. w ho resides west of Mynard, was a business visitor In the city today. He was a pleasant caller at this office and while here renewed the subscription of Albert Pappo, who resides at Union City, Oklahoma, for another year, which we appreciated very much. BENE GOVERNMENT FOR Cilia tho citizens greater responsibility and greater Interest In poMI . IVi.l s with a greater Incentive to part h i; ate In them. "Because it abolishes tho wr. : .: sys tem by electing city officers fioi.i tin whole city, makes them res; o silile to all parts of tho city an l coi.nu Is them to take care of the, needs of nil parts ot tho community." To the above the Omaha N't ws gives another reason for the n 'op tion of the commlslHon form, as fol lows: "Because it makes it Impossible for jany class or clique to ri n t f j Public service corporations co-iM not main favors except with the oo-irout respoiislbll- 0f n ninjorlfy volo of the rltl.ri;B. j While this Is a business ror ti of ov en 1 ( xiie- ,.ihim ut, It would not bo c.ui:ro..o.l iisiiicss and by business men, but by pco ile neu- ornliy. The ' laboring ircu and tho middle class could forte a si"Hio deal lis against Hellish Interests, which now often control. In a word, tho t on' tei -inn form Is a rovcmverit by tho people as a w hide homo re.lo In ! iho widest sense." It would bo an exiollint I 'ti for the citizens of Pliitlsmuiit li to imesli r.ato tho workings of this plan ot illy government. Many cilie tbet have tried it say It Is tho prof or thin--. STUBBING AFFRAY TIBS- A (.tabbing affray occurred ut Louisville Thursday night In which John Franc, on Austrian, was almost stabbed to death by William Wosh- lios, a Russian. Both men have boon employed for some time In the Mur phy quarry at that place. The affray occurred about 7:30 p. m. ns the par ties were returning to their bunks, having boon over to the village to get groceries. Tnere were no eye wit nesses to the trouble, but Franc stated to the county attorney that his assailant leaped upon him without warning, bore him to tho earth and struck him blow after blow with a knife, cutting him about the head and face In a terrible manner. Dr. Worth man was railed and dressed Franc's Injuries. Constable Cam Soybert, of Louisville, arrested Woshnes at the quarry yesterday and brought blm'to Plattsmouth and landed him In the Jail. This, morning Franc appeared before the county attorney and signed a complaint charging Weshnes with assault with Intent to wound, tho ponajty for which is from one to twenty years In the penitentiary. Franc says there was no bad blood between himself and Washnes prior to tho cutting, and that they had had no words. That both occupied bunks at the quarry, although not together. There were twelve men, Mexicans, Austrlans and Russians, In the same bun.k hoiiRo, but so far as Franc knew all were peacable. County Attorney Taylor filed an In formation before Judgo Boeson this afternoon, and arraigned tho prison er, who pleaded not glulty, and waived his preliminary examination and was bound over to the next term of the district court In the sum of $1,000. In default of ball defendant went to Jail and will board with Mr. Manspeakcr until next April. Dion At I'ldgoinoiit. From Fnturday'i Dally. Mr. Emll Walter received a wire this morning as an official of the Red Men Informing him that a brother of tho lodge, R. D. Reznor, died at Edgemont at 4:20 a. m. on tho 23rd Inst. Tho remains will pass through Plattsmouth this evening on No. 2. The local order of Red Men have pro cured a $10 bouquet of cut flowers and will havo It at the Burlington station this evening when the remains arrive. Interment will occur at Klrkwood, Illinois. Your friend will appreciate an Edison phonograph as a Christmas present. Foe O. V, Monroe for prices; I he has the agency for this Instru ment. 12-9-6td2w.