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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 12, 1911)
DEATH OF m E. LEESLEY ONE learaoc OF e Sale COUNTY'S BEST CITIZENS Those men't fine dress pants on sale at $3 and $4 are going fast. Bet. ter take advantage of them. LOCAL NEWS From WednesOay's Dai'.y. Mr. T. T. Wilkinson transacted business in Omaha today, where he went on the early train. Mr. August Steppet was called te Omaha on business this morning and hoarded No. 15 for the big city. Rev. A. A. Randall and wife ar rived last evening and were the guests of friends In the city over uight. George Sheldon, the Lincoln capi talist, was a Plattsmouth visitor to day, looking after some real estate loans. F. G. Clark, of Cheyenne, Wyo ming, Is in the city the guest of Prin cipal of the high school, Livingston Richey. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kell returned from Cedar Creek this morning, where they have been visiting friends for a few days. 4 N Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Polin, of South Park, are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby girl at their house yes terday morning. Thomas Murtey, the Weeping Wa ter banker, was a guest of the Riley hotel last evening, returning to his home this morning. George Smith, was a passenger to Thurston, Nebraska, on the morning train today, where he went to visit friends for a few days. Mrs. George Dodge and daughter, Miss Violet, went to Omaha on the early, train this morning, where they visited Dr. Dodge and family for a time. Mr. J. W. Stonehocker, of West ern, Nabraska, who has been visiting his son, O. H. Stonehocker, for a few WA is not a hard job if you use the right kind of a Machine. The White Washer is a washer having balance wheel wount ed on ball bearings; has adjustable lever and foot pedal. This same washer is made in a power wringer attached, to be used with any kind of power machine is guaranteed for two years, C chines are guaranteed for five years. No ris in buying these ? chines are guaranteed for five years. No f kind of machines. ) JHN BAUER'S, S PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA I MEN'S FINE SUITS! This is the king of all bonafide bargain events in men's clothing-. .Put your mind on this ad for three minutes and read carefully what it says, if ou or any of your kin are in terested in buying men's suits at rare low prices. Here's the true story: We have k'one carefully through our stock and find we have 72 men's suits left from broken lines of high grade oods. These we want to turn into money right quick and here are the prices that will do it: 19 suits in plain and fancy weaves, worth from $15 to $18, to close $ 9.75 cash 26 41 including pure wool blue serges, worth from $18 to $22, to close, 12.75 " 17 " handsome rich patterns, worth from $22 to $30, to close. . . 17.75 " Do not ask us to charge these suits. We cannot do it at these prices. THE HOME OF days, departed for His home this morning. (Mr. Philip Meislnger was a passen ger to Omaha on the afternoon train today, where he was called on busi ness. Mr. Ed. Midcalf, of Union, came up on the Missouri Pacific train this morning and boarded No. 4 this morning for Glenwood, where busi ness called him. Dr. D F. livendel, of Murv.iV, drove to Plattsmo.'tb this afternoon aid boarded the fast mail for the nict'op olU where he was called on. profes sional business. .Mrs. Eliza Keckler, of Manley. was in the city today, having come down I to attend the sale of her deceased uncle's real estate. Mrs. Kecriier re turned to her home via Omaha. Mr. F. G. Egenberger and wife went to Omaha on the morning train today, where they spent a few hours with friends and looked after some business matters while In the city. Judge A. N. Sullivan, who was stricken with paralysis Monday af ternoon, is said to be feeling better this morning, and his many friends hope for his speedy recoverey. Mr. John Routh, of Manley, was a Plattsmouth visitor today, looking after business matters. While in the county Beat, Mr. Routh dropped in to renew for the Journal. He has been one of the Journal's valued readers for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Franic Stander, of Manley, were In the city today, hav ing come down on No. 4 to attend to business matters In the county seat and likewise to visit with friends ror the day. While In the city Mr. Stand er paid the Journal office a friendly visit. Drop In any time Mr. Stander, we are always glad to see the good people from central Cass. MING ( SATISFACTION ENTERTAINS AT IH J. M. ROBERTSON E The hospital home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Robertson rang with merriment and frolic last evening when their daughter, Miss Marie, entertained the young ladies of Mrs. Cade's Sun day school class of the Presbyterian church at their usual social meeting. The young ladles had come for a Jolly good time and their expecta tions were fully realized in the enter tainment of last evening. An hour or so was devoted to several amuse ments which had been planned for the occasion by an appointed commit tee. Following these, the game of Bible Questions was then introduced by Mrs. Gade and it was entered into with the usual Interest and enthusi asm. Miss Helen Chapman captured the most cards. Pencils and paper were then distributed and a request made that the young ladies guess the names of the advertisements repre sented by the pictures clipped from Magazines and placed on the walls of the parlors. Miss Ellen Leyda captured the first prize and Miss Clara Hunter the second in this con test. Other amusements were then Indulged In which provoked much laughter. At a welcome hour the young ladles were Invited to the din ing room where a delicious luncheon, consisting of sandwjehes, pickles, fruit, macaroons .and candy, was served and to which all did ample Justice. The young ladles then re paired to the parlors and an hour or so spent In various games, inter spersed with social conversation and music, brought to a close another most delightful evening, the young ladles have spent together during the winter season. There were thirty In washer with power power. Every hand and belt power ma ris in buying these Other items In our January Clearance Sale will be advertised from day today. Watch our ads. attendance, and all are very much indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Robertson and family for their kind hospitality and the splendid entertainment af forded." ' Theodore D. Duck, defendant, will take notice that on the 3rd day of December, 1910, The First National Bank of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, plaintiff, herein, filed Its petition In the. District Court of Cass County, Nebraska, against said defendant et al, the object and prayer of which petition are to recover a money Judg ment on a certain promissory note executed by said defendant and an other to plaintiff for the Bum of $200.00 with interest from date at 10 per cent per annum and payable within eight months after date, and also subject to the payment and satis faction of such Judgment, the attach ed property in this action to-wit: The undivided one-fifth , (1-5) of ihe fCorth Half (Vi) of the Southwest Quarter of Section-Three (3), Town ship Ten (10), Range Thirteen (13), In said Cass County. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 13th day of February, 1911. Dated this 29th dny of December, 910. First National Bank of Plattsmouth, Nebraska. , O. Dwyer, Plaintiff. Its Attorney. 12-29-8tw Wulmsli Hunker Here. Mr. J. M. Creamer, cashier of the Farmers' State Bank, of Wabash, was in the city last evening and today, coming over to look after some legal matters, and while here paid the Journal office a brief call. Mr. Creamer Informs us that their bank Is taking rapid steps to comply with the new guaranty banking law, are now preparing their articles of incoproratlon and will Increase their capital stock $10,000.00 and start the year of 1911 right. The Wabash bankers believe the law to be a good one. We found Mr. Creamer to be a perfect gentleman In the fullest sense of the term, and extend him a cordial Invitation to call whenever in the city. Mr. Kimon Visits l'lattniiKtutli. Mr. S. Simon, of Sherman county, Nebraska, arrived yesterday and vis ited his relative, Mrs. Thomas, for a short time, departing for his home this morning. Mr. Simon went from West Virginia to Sherman county over thirty years ago, and Is well sat lsflcd with hla location. As he is situated in a good farming district whore alfalfa as well as corn does well. 4 WAHOOMltlS WW wstm Sold by all Leading Deal. cr s. Try a Sack and If notsatisfactary Money Refunded He Passe Away This Morning at Pneumoni, After a This morning, near the hour of 2 o'clock, death again visited our city and took from our midst another pioneer citizen in the person of John E. Leesley. Mr. Lccsleys death was very unex pected, as he had been ill but a few days, hla Illness dating from last Saturday, when he suffered from an attack of la grippe and grew steadily worse, the disease taking a very viru lent form, poisoning his system and terminating In his death this morn ing. John E. Leesley was born In Lin colnshire county, England, September 12, 1850, and came to America with his parents when quite young and with them first settled In Canada and coming to Nebraska and Cass county In 1859, settled near Oreopolls, which at that time was a thriving city of some promise. Mr. Lecsley's father took up a homestead between Oreop olls and Plattsmouth and here he grew to manhood, receiving hla edu cation in the schools of Oreopolls and Plattsmouth, later attending the uni versity at Lincoln' for several terms. When a lad he worked with his father at the stone mason trade, and when he arrived at his majority went into the nursery business, planting out twenty' acres' of the old home stead to nursery stock, and in this business he continued until this time, he having never left the homestead, but on the death of his father pur chased the Interests of the other ALVO NEWS Frank Rosenow was In town Sun day. Harry Parsell drove to Greenwood Tuesday. Mrs. P. J. Llnch was on the sick list this week. Geo. Curyea, wai in Lincoln Sun day and Monday. Miss Grace Foreman returned from Lincoln, Saturday. Mr. Van Nois, of Prairie Home, was In town Tuesday. Mrs. Chas. Snavely went to Lin coln on No. 13, Tuesday. Ernest Coon, of Lincoln, spent Sun day with relatives here. Mrs. Harry Parsell was In Lincoln between trains Tuesday. Geo. Colllfion had a slight attack of the la grippe this week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter llardknock were Lincoln visitors Tuesday. Roy Robertson left Monday for Falrbury to make his future home. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Toland visited Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cashner, Sunday. Henry Snoke went to Douglas, Nebraska, Wednesday, by the auto route. Miss Esther Ifler, of Lincoln, was n town Saturday to begin her class In music. Mrs. Will Hamel took supper with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cashner Friday evening. Miss Beda Mick and Miss Mabelle Skinner were shopping In Lincoln last Wednesday. Joo Bird returned to Lincoln to visit his wife, who Is In the hospital, Tuesday. Carlton Gullion and son, Raymond, visited his folks In Lincoln, Sunday and Monday. Max Jamison came down from Lin coin Saturday and visited friends till Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foreman, Jr. went to Omaha Monday, returning homo Tuesday on No. 17. Ed. Stone was quite Blck last Sat urday, having to abandon hla duties at the store In the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. II. QuellhorBt went to Plattsmouth last Thursday, return Ing home Friday on No. 17. Misses Cora Stout and Ethel Pask drove to Lincoln Friday to attend the funeral of William Meek. Harry Vlckers . returned to his work In Omaha on No. 18 Sunday after spending threo weeks' vacation at home. August Frollch and Bdn, Elvln, o VVestfield, N. Y., who have been vis Itlng relatives here and at Eagle, left for their home last Friday. Mrs. Will Hamel left Monday for Octavla, whero she will visit her sis ter, Mrs. Blrkholdcr, before return Ing to her home at Nora, Nebraska Mrs. L. E. Bobbltt and daughter Miss Hazel, returned to their home at University Place, Saturday on No 17, after having visited Mrs. Bob lilt's folks since Tuesday. J. R. Rummerfield was an Omaha traveler on the afternoon train today, where he wae called on business. His Home, North of Town of Very Short Illness heirs, hence at the time of his death had resided on the same farm for fifty-two years. Mr. Leesley was married May 30, 18S2, to Miss Lulu ShannonT of this, city, and his wife and three children are left to mourn his death. The children are Mrs. Irene Ingalls, of Arkansas City, Kansas; Miss Mabel and Earl, residing with their par ents. He Is also survived by two brothers and three sisters, the broth ers being: Albert A. and William Leesley, of Greenwood; and the sis ters: Mrs. Sarah Devore, of Green wood; Mrs. Hattle King, of Hastings, and Mrs. Lizzie Harris, of Denver. The death of Mr. Leesley will be , great shock to his many friends, very few of whom knew of his Illness. He was ordinarily In good health, and was the most robust member of the family. He will be greatly missed in the community in which he has lived and transacted business for so many years. Always scrupulously honest. he had the respect of every one who formed his acquaintance, and al though of a quiet and unassuming manner, yet he was always well In formed on every subject which might bo brought up for discussion. He was a republican in his political af filiations, but never offensive In ad vocating his opinions. His brothers from Greenwood, and his sister front Denver, arrived today, and the funeral arrangements will be an nounced tomorrow. DR Herman Grcotlor, Graduate Veterinary Surgeon (Formerly with U. S. Department Agriculture) Licensed by Nebraska Stat: Board , . Calls Arswercd Promptly Telephone 378 White, Plattsmouth. Foley Kidney Fills Are tonic in action, quick In re- ults. A special medicine for all kid- ey and bladder disorders. Mary C. Abbott, Wolfeboro, N. H., says: "I was afflicted with a bad case, of rheu matism, due to uric acid that my kid neys failed to clear out of my blood. was bo lame in my feet, Joints, and back that It was agony for me to step. used Foley Kidney Pills for three days when I was able to get up and move and the pains were all gone. This great change in condition I ow to Foley Kidney Pills and recommend them to anyone Buffering as I have." For either acute cr chronic kidney disorders, for annoying and painful urinary irregularities take Foley Kid ney Pills. An honest and effective medicine for kidney and bladder dis orders. Sold by F. G. Frlcke & Co. Flash Lights! 1'IuhIi Lights!! Get the new light, the one that has the bell shape reflector and makes you a good bright light on a. dark night. We have Just received a new supply. Why Not, Rynott? Sue. to Gerlng & Co. Torturing eczema spreads Its burn ing area every day. Doan's Ointment quickly stops Its spreading, Instantly relieves the Itching, cures It perma nently. At any drug store. CTRUSSES The only surgical houe in the E J Went w here nil fitting is done t.u an nif.rl Lariseit stock of IrubsM in th West. THE W. G. CLEVELAND DRUQ CO. OMAHA, NEBRASKA WANTED! For which we will pay tho following prices to be delivered at the store or. Zuckweiler & Lutz, on Monday, January 16th! Hens ift. Yountr Roosters . ..t6c Full Feathered Ducks lOq " Geese 08c. Old Roosters 06c CLARINDA Fcjltry, C:t!:r and Egg Co