LOCAL NEWS
From Thursday' Daily
Mrs. James Johns has been suffer
ing this week from a severe attack of
the LaGrippe.
Mr. S. S. Gooding returned to Gib
son on the morning train today,
where he Is employed by the Burling
ton. Mrs. J. W. Sage went to Omaha on
the afternoon train today to visit her
sister, Mrs. O. 31. Strelght, for a
short time.
Will Heinrichson, of Gelse 6aloon,
was called to Omaha on the morning
train today to look after some busi
ness matters.
Miss Akerman, of LaPlatte, was in
the city and did some shopping be
tween trains today, returning to her
home on the fast mail.
Mrs. Link Denson, who has been
down with an attack of erysipelas
for a week, was considerably Im
proved this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Godwin and
little child departed for Council
Bluffs this afternoon, where they will
visit relatives for a short time.
Mr. P. E. Ruffner, who has been
visiting his children at Omaha for a
week, returned last evening to note
how Hattsmouth Is getting along.
Mrs. Andres, of Council Bluffs,
who has been a guest of her daugh
ter, Mrs. Emll Wurl, for a few days,
departed for her home this morning.
Mrs. D. 0. Dwyer was a passenger
to Omaha on the morning train to
day, where she visited friends for a
time.
Mrs. I. N. Cummlngs departed for
Denver on the morning-train today,
where she will visit friends for a
time.
Mrs. I. M. llickson was a passen
ger on the morning train today, go
ing to Lincoln, where she will spend
a short time with relatives.
Itching, bleeding, protruding or
blind piles yield to Doan's Ointment.
Chronic cases soon relieved, finally
cured. Druggists all sell it.
Mr. A. Clabaugh was a passenger
to Shenandoah on the morning train
today, where he went to look after
the lighting plant of that city.
Mrs. Amanda Dobson, of Concor
dia, Kansas, who has been visiting
Mrs. W. V. Wiley, near Murray, and
Mrs. George Parker of this city, for
three weeks, departed for her home
this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Cox, of Shen
andoah, Iowa, who have been paying
a visit to their daughter, Mrs. J. C.
McCa'eb and family, for a short time,
departed for their home this morn
ing on No. 4.
August Huwaldt and bride, of Ran
dolph, Nebraska, who have been vis
iting County Commissioner M. L.
Frederlch and family and other Cass
county relatives for two weeks, de
parted for their home this morning.
George Forter, the Omaha Bee
man, was In the city last evening,
looking after the Interests of his
paper. Mr. Fred Rogerson, of Omaha,
and Clarence Lee, of Lincoln, a.'e In
the city rustling subscribers for the
Bee.
Reports from the family of II. C.
McMaken this morning are cheering,
he having put In a good nlgTit last
night, Bleeping nearly all the time,
and this morning the patient was
much stronger and felt much better.
JOINT SERVICE!
Bell Telephone and
Western Union Telegraph
Every Bell Telephone a Telegraph Station
(EFFECTIVE FEBRYARY I, 1911)
Subscriber's Station!
If you are a subscriber to the Bell Telephone System and wish to
send a telegram, a night letter or a cablegram, use your telephone.
Say "Telegram" to the operator and you will be connected with
the a Western Union office, from which your message will be sent
by telegraph and charged in your monthly account.
At night, on Sundays or holidays, when the local telegraph office
may be closed, you will be connected with an open Western Union
office WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
Public Stations!
You may also send Telegrams and Cablegrams from our Public
ray Stations. The arrangements vary at different classes of stations,
but as rapidly as possible we shall equip them with full directions.
Miss Josephine Murphy, of Lincoln,
Is at home suffering from an attack
of grip.
Deputy Sheriff Manspeaker was
looking after some legal matters In
Elmwood yesterday.
Judge A. J. Beeson visited the me
tropolis and the land show this af
ternoon between trains.
James Hartshorn, of Havelock, was
a Plattsmouth visitor today, where
he was called on business.
Dr. J. B. Martin was a passenger
to the metropolis this afternoon,
where he was called on professional
business.
Mrs. T. B.'Bates was a passenger
to Omaha on the afternoon train to
day, where she went to visit friends
for a time.
Mr. P. A. Melslnger and wlfy went
to Omaha this afternoon to visit i'rs.
Meisinger's sister, Miss Steppat. at
the hospital.
A. W. White, the Main street mer
chant, visited the metropolis this af
ternoon, where he went to Interview
the Jobbers.
Dr. Albert Fricke, of Omaha, who
has been visiting his parents for a
few days, returned to Omaha on the
afternoon train today.
Mr. D. P. Jackson, the furniture
man, was called to Omaha on busi
ness this morning and also expected
to drop In on the land show before
returning.
V. E. Sherwood, who has been vis
iting his parents, Robert Sherwood,
sr., and wife, for a few days, returned
to his home at Grand Island this
morning.
Mrs. Mike Price, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. George
Sitzman, sr., at Cedar Creek, for a
few days, returned to her home In
this city this morning.
Mrs. George Dovey has been in bed
for several days with an attack of
grip, and other members of Mr.
Dovey's family, who have suffered
from the same disease, are able to
be up.
Charles Kinney, of Perry, Okla
homa, has accepted a position with
Ed Tritsch on his farm and departed
for the country this afternoon, after
donning a pair of overalls, and will
begin work at once.
Mr. B. J. Birdsall and wife.Tf
Missouri Valley, Iowa, arrived today
and will pay a visit to William Men
denhall for a few days.
.Mr. II. Upjohn and Mr. George
Holtz, of LaPlatte, were Plattsmouth
visitors today, having come down to
do some trading at the stores.
Demle Iliatt, manager of the Olson
Photo Postal company, was an Omaha
visitor on the afternoon train
today, where he was called on busi
ness. Mrs. Stanfield Ralston, who has
been visiting with home folks for the
past few days, departed yesterday
morning for her home In Kansas City,
Missouri.
Mr. II. C. Brinkman, who has been
down with the grip for two weeks, is
able to be about and expects to re
sume his duties at the Burlington
shops next week.
Mrs. C. W. Forbes and five chil
dren are suffering from a seige of
the whooping cough, the ailment Is
severe enough when It attacks the
children, but usually very aggravated
in adults.
Mrs. George Sitzman, sr., and son
George, were Plattsmouth visitors
this morning, having come down to
Nebraska Telephone
Company
the county seat from their home at
Cedar Creek, to attend to some busi
ness matters at the court house.
W. C. Ramsey, of Omaha, arrived
today to look after some business
matters in the county court.
Giles Roman arrived this morning
from the west, and will visit the
home folks for a short time.
Joe Havrec and wife, of Omaha,
who have been visiting Mrs. John
Skomal for a few days, returned to
their home this morning.
Mr. M. W. Thomas, who has been
down with the grip for two weeks,
was able to be on the street last even
ing for the first time since his sick
ness began.
Mr. I. W. Teegarden, of Weeping
Water, arrived In the city last even
ing, transacted business at the treas
urer's office and departed for his
home today.
Mr. E. II. A. Van Sittert, of Des
Moines, Iowa, called on John Bauer
K. Son with his line of stoves last
evening, departing for Iowa territory
this morning on No. 6. .
Mr. J. F. Wehrbein and wife an
Mr. W. II. Wehrbein were Omaha
travelers this morning. The Messrs.
Wehrbein having a shipment of cat
tle onthe South Omaha market to
day which they went to look after.
Mr. Charles Countryman, one of
the leading farmers of west of Mur
ray, drove up to the county seat last
evening and met his brother, who
came In on No. 2.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Boldt, of
Piainvlew, Nebraska, who have been
visiting Mrs. Boldt's parents, Coun
cilman A. and Mrs. Kurtz, of this city,
departed for their home this morn
ing.
Messrs. II. M. Soennlchsen, mort
gagee; Will Jones, asctloneer, and A.
L. Tldd, attorney, took a ride to the
country this morning for the purpose
of attending the sale of Will Becker's
personal property.
Chas. Edwards, of Nemaha county,
was in the city a few days this week,
visiting with his brother-in-law, Will
Rainey and family. Mr. Ralney and
Mr. Edwards made a trip over to
Elmwood yesterday to look after the
latter's" farm Interests near that
place.
Mr. Bauman, of New York, stopped
off at Plattsmouth this morning as he
was en route to California, to be the
guest of Mrs. T. E. Parmele and the
George Dovey home for the day. Mr,
Bauman had met Misses Alice and
Ethel Dovey in New York frequently
and brought messages to their par
ents.
Mrs. A. Snyder and little son
Lei'oy, who were called here on ac-
count'of the Illness and death of Mr3
Snyder's father, Judge A. N. Suill
van, departed for Omaha this after
noon, expecting to leave for their
home at Dallas, South Dakota, In a
few days.
Julius A. Pitz, president, and W.
T. Adams, secretary of the Mynard
Commercial club, and also holding
the same position In the Alfalfa Meal
Mill company of that thriving village,
were called to Omaha this afternoon
to inspect the' land show, and to make
arrangements to hold It In Mynard
next year.
ENTERTAINED THE JOLLY
EIGHT CLUB YESTERDAY
Miss Pearl Mumm entertained the
"Jolly Eight Card Club" in a most
enjoyable manner yesterday after
noon. In spite of the disagreeable
and Inclement weather all the mem
bers of the club were present to par
ticipate In the splendid entertain
ment afforded them on this occasion.
The afternoon was devoted to cards,
there being seven games played. Mr.
(Vm. Heinrichsen captured the first
prize, a landscape etching, while
Mrs. Jesse Warga carried off the
booby prize, an egg beater. After
the prizes had been given, a short
business session was held, at which
time the following officers were
elected: Mrs. Lena Kanka, presi
dent; Mtb. C. R. Burdlck, secretary,
and ,Mrs. Jesse Warga, treasurer. The
remainder of the afternoon was spent
In social conversation, music and the
like and at a convenient hour a
dainty, as well as delictus luncheon,
consisting of sandwiches, salads, cake
and coffee, was most temptingly
served and to which all did ample
Justice. At early candlelight the
guests dispersed, Indebted to the
hostess for the delightful afternoon
spent.
Those who enjoyed Miss Mumm's
hospitality on this occasion were
Mesdames Waddlck, Chrlslnger, Kan-
i ka, Timms; Misses Pearl Mumm,
Paula Goos and Olga Sattler.
For LaOilppc, Court and Stuffy
ColdH.
Take Folcy'a honey and Tar. It
gives quick relief and expels the cold
from your system. It contains no
opiates, Is safe and sure. Sold by F.
G. Fricke & Co.
ALVO NEWS
Harold Nickel is on the slik list.
Miss Luella Stout has tonsilitls.
Mrs. Carl Johnson has been quite
sick.
II. S. Ough was a Lincoln visitor
Sunday.
Mrs. E. M. Stone Is slowly gaining
strength.
Wm. Kltzel was a Lincoln visitor
Tuesday.
James Jordan was In Omaha on
business Monday.
A. I. Bird drove to Elmwood on
business, Tuesday.
Elton Snoke and family had an at
tack of grip this week.
The Ingwerson children have had a
seige of the pink-eye.
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jordan were"
Elmwood visitors Saturday.
Mrs. Walter Hardknock was In
Lincoln Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. S. A. Rosenow and son Verl
were Lincoln visitors Saturday.
Ed Clotfelter and family moved to
Fremont, Nebraska, last week.
Dr. L. Mulr was in Lincoln Wed
nesday and Thursday on business.
Robert Donnelly, of Lincoln, visit
ed J. A. Shaffer between trains Sun
day.
C.. Jordan has been kept Indoors
with sore eyes for the past several
days.
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Curyea spent
Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Curyea.
Mr. and Mrs. Teterson, of Have
lock, visited with Mrs. Peterson's
folks Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Cashmer and her fath
er visited at Elton Snoke's, tear
Eagle, Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Curyea took din
ner with Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Cur
yea last Sunday.
Stanton Dreamer and Paul John
son have returned to school after hav
ing had an attack of grip.
J. II. Stroemer and his father, Jno.
Stroemer, returned from their visit
to Omaha Saturday morning.
Mrs. Chas. Clotfelter, who was ta
ken to the hospital at Lincoln last
Friday, Is reported getting along
nicely.
Mrs. Will Casey, who has been
quite seriously 111, is convalescent. A
doctor from South Omaha, Nebraska,
is attending her.
Joe Bird went to Lincoln Tuesday
morning to accompany his wife
home, she having been In the hos
pital there for some time. They re
turned on No. 14 Tuesday. Mrs.
Bird's, condition is much Improved.
Mrs. Jno. Staples, of Falls City,
came In Monday to care for her
daughter, Mrs. C. II. Fuller, who has
been qivite sick since Thursday, Jan
uary 19th.
Mr. and Mrs. Foreman, Jr., went to
Valparaiso, Nebraska, Saturday, re
turning Tuesday evening. Mr. and
Mrs. Orris Foreman and Byron Fore
man came home with them for a
visit.
Mr. Fuller, who came from Bcllo
vue, Kansas, Is agent for the Rock
Island at this plane, having taken
Mr. Braun's place, Wednesday, Janu
ary 18th. Mr. Braun will remain as
an operator for some time.
Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Foreman, sr.,
entertained Sunday In honor of Mrs.
Foreman's aunt, Mrs. Marie Her and
sons Roy and Earl, who are here
from Osceola, Iowa. They left Wed
nesday for a visit In Lincoln, after
which they will return home. "
Miss Irene Nickel, who has been
111 In a hospital at Lincoln for some
time, died with a lung affection,
Thursday, January 19, 19911. The
remains were brought to Alvo that
p. m. and laid to rest In the Elmwood
cemetery Saturday. The bereaved
relatives have the Blncere sympathy
of many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Curyea (at this
writing) expect to leave Thursday,
January 26, 1911, for an extended
visit in the west. They will stop
en route at Denver, Salt Lake City
and other points of interest and
spend most of their time In Califor
nia, coming home by way of Spokane,
Washington. Miss Belle Curyea will
reside in their home during their ab
sence. The Alvo school was awarded a
premium on school work sent to the
Nebraska State Teachers' Associa
tion. The exhibit comprised a variety
of work and compared very favorably
with the work done toy other Bchools
In the state. Alvo should be proud
of this recognition by the Judges,
when considering the fact that only
$250 was the apportlnoment for
several thousand exhibits.
The Ladles' Aid society of the M.
E. church met Tuesday at Mrs. Chas.
Klrkpatrick's and In the evening
went en masso to the home of Mrs.
Geo. Curyea, completely surprising
her. They spent a very pleasant even
ing with her and wished her a very
pleasant Journey on the trip Mr. and
Mrs. Curyea contemplate taking soon
through the west and northwest.
The pupils who have thus far
earned a certificate of perfect attend
ance for four successive months Jn
the eighth grade are LaVerne Stone
and Clarence Bucknell. In the 7th
grade, Alma Godbey and Mary Ing
werson. In the 5th grade, Flossie
Jordan. In the 4th, Hazel Foreman
and May Ingwerson. In the 3rd, Lois
Jordan. In the 2nd, Grace Kitzel
and Mildred Godbey.
1TBLIC AIVTIOX.
We, the undersigned, will sell at
Public Auction at the old Atwood
farm, four and one-half miles south
east of Plattsmouth, near the Mis
souri river, at the big Island, on
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 14. 1911
the following property, to-wlt:
Fourteen Head of Ilorws.
One pair black mares, ten years
old, weight 3,000 pounds, with foal.
Pair bay mares, 7 years old, weight
2,800.
Pair bay coach colts, 3 years old.
Sorrel colt, coming 3 years old,
weight 1,400.
Black colt, coming 2 years old,
weight 1,200.
One black mare colt, 9 months old.
One black horse colt, 8 months old.
One Shetland pony, 5 years old.
One bay mare, weight 1,200 lbs.,
with foal.
Ninety Head of Hog.
Fifty brood sows, all bred. Balance
will average from 100 to 150 pounds
and are In good thrifty condition.
These hogs are all good stuff, being
bred up to high standard.
Implements.
One disc, nearly new.
One Deerlng mower, nearly new.
One tongueless cultivator.
One lister.
One three-section harrow.
One stirring plow.
One hay rake.
One three-horse sulky plow.
One riding cultivator.
One stump cultivator.
One spring wagon, one top buggy.
Two lumber wagons.
Three sets of double harness.
One light set of double harness.
One grindstone.
One hand corn sheller.
Ten tons of bright alfalfa hay.
Some household goods, chickens,
and numerous other articles.
Towns of Sule.
All sums of $10 and under, cash in
iand; over $10, a credit of twelve
months will be given, the purchaser
giving good bankable paper bearing
Interest at eight per cent from date.
No property to leave the premises
until settled for. Sale will commence
at 10:00 o'clock a. m., sharp.
Harvey & Falter.
Rob't Wilkinson, Auctioneer.
It. X. of A. No. BS8D Grand Halt
There will ho a grand mask ball
given by the Royal Neighbors of
America No. 5389, February the
14th, at Coates' hall. Good music
and a general good time for all.
There will be four prizes given. The
committee In charge of this evening's
entertainment are putting forth every
effort toward making this one c! the
grandest balls of the season. Every
body cordially Invited to attend.
We beg to acknowledge that we
did not know about the dance to be
given by the Eagles on the 18th, but
have met their committee and made
satisfactory arrangements with them
and so we will not conflict with their
dance, which is to be given on the
18th. So come, everybody and enjoy
the evening and have a general good
time. The price of admission Is:
Ladles 25 cents, gentlemen 50 cents;
Bpectators 25 cents.
1-25-tf. By Order of Committee.
Highly Appreciated,
Henry Kammann, living four miles
west of Avoca, came In last evening
to look after some matters at the
courthouse. Mr. Kammann Is one of
the hustling young farmers In the
vicinity of Avoca, and while here
called and renewed his subscription
to the Journal. He says the Journal
is a great favorite of the people In
the neighborhood of Avoca and that
It Is looked for twlce-a-week with in
tense Interest. We are glad to know
that the Old Reliable Is so highly ap
preciated. It has alwayB been our
policy to lead and never fol
low in getting out a paper that Is
well worth the subscription.
Clilnawaro Bargain.
If you are looking for genuine
chlnaware bargains, It will pay you
to read the advertisement In another
part of this paper of II. M. Soennlch
sen, and then call at his store on
next Saturday and see for yourself
the handsome pieces of ware that are
being sold for the very low price of
10 and 15 cents each. It Is not often
that you find the value In the goods
that is In this line for the price. Call
and see the lino and be convinced;
they are not going to last long at this
price.
Moves Hack To l'lattHinoiith.
James Glenn, of south of Pacific
Junction, Is moving from the farm
and will take up his residence in this
city. Mr. Glenn resided In Platts
mouth some time ago, and moved to
tho farm a year or bo ago.
Girl wanted at once at the Riley
hotel. 11-9-tfd
KENYON TAKES
LEADIN IOWA
Seven Garst Men DlvIJa Votes
Between Fink and Kenych.
YOUNG DROPS TO THIRD PLACE
Representative Lountberry Gets Pe
tition FroT State Center Asking
Deadlock Be Broken Score ot
prominent Politicians Sign.
Des Moines, Jan. 26. The Iowa leg
islature balloted for United Status
senator as follows:
Kenyon, 35; Funk, 34; Young, 33;
Garst, 1; Porter (Dem), 62. Absent, 3.
Seven of the Iowa legislators who
have been voting for Warren Garst for
United States senator deserted him
end threw their strength to W. S. Ken
yon and A. B. Funk. This placed
Kenyon In the lend, with thirty-Ufa
votes; Funk second, with thirty-four,
and Lafayette Young dropped to third,
with thirty three. Garst retnlned onu
vote. Seventy-eight votes were neces
sary to elect.
An immediate settlement of the
senatorial question In the legislature
Is the cry of Republicans at State
Center, It., In a petition signed by
a score of prominent Republicans of
State Center and presented In the
house by Representative II. C. Iiuns
terry of Marshall county, the Impa
tient constituents of Mr. Ixmnsberry
ask that he devote hla efforts toward
effecting a close to the senatorial
deadlock. They believe that the Re
publican members of the legislature
can agree on a worthy successor to
Senator Dolliver and urge Immedlata
action.
Fire Marsha! BUI Submitted.
In a bill Introduced by Senator Chap
man providing for a state fire marshal,
the requirement Is mado that all
schools in Iowa mtiHt have lire drill
once a month.
A petition from 150 clllzena of
Wright county asking the legislature
to act favorably on the bill in the
house providing for short courses was
presented by Representative Brown.
The Wright county voters urge a lib
eral appropriation for the extension
of the benefits of the agricultural short
courses in Iowa. They believe that
tho plan brings to the agricultural in
terests of Iowa the greatest develop
ment along educational lines.
Hoyt Submits Bank Stock Bill.
Senator Hoyt Introduced a bill In
the seiia to relative to the assessment
of hank stock, which Is of vast Im
portance to the banking Interests of
the stnlp. It repeals the old law and
substitutes for It a provision that all
shares nf Block In nil banks must be
Gssessed to the Individual stockhold
ers, nnd thr.t In fixing the value of
stocks the assessor shall take Into
account "the capital, surplus ami undi
vided earnings, and tho annual dlvl
dends paid, but In no case shall such
assessment be lower tlmn tho hook
value of said stock, as shown !v the
capital stock, surplus anil nndivlded
famines." ,
PLAN AID FOR FIRE VICTIMS
Neighbors Near Northwood Raise Fund
for Widow and Children.
North wood, la., Jan. 20. A move
ment has In en ttiui'itil (iMioiin th?
Ihi'iih-ih ami people of (he small towns
in i!e vicinity of the homo of the lulu
I. P. Jiinc en to raise funds for the un
fortunate lf( ii tul three chlldien, but
vWors of a family of 'right from a (lie
which burn":! their homo. The family
was not in good circumstances urnl
the recent disaster has .'rend
hem absolutely dependent
nil
FIRE IN MINE UNCHECKED
Shaft Near Eoone May Never Be Oper
ated Again.
Fruser. la., Jan. 26.-The seals on
the Fraser mine were broken open by
:i state mine Inspector, but tho flie
Hcenied to be worse than when first
scn'ed up. The seal on the alrshat
w.is also broken open and the smoke
poured forth in continuous volume.
The mine was Hgaln sealed us quickly
hs posslblo. It Is doubtful, bo Bay
some of the miners, if the mine will
rvtr again be operated.
Gives Skin to Save Life of Boy.
Murshailtown, la., Jan. 20. As the
result of his older brother throwing
a lighted niaUh at him five weeks ago,
fiom which terrible burns were re
ceived about the left arm and shoulder
when hla clothing caught fire, seven
year old George Wiggins, son of a
poor widow here, submitted to a Rkln
(rafting operation at the hospital. Tho
Ooy's aunt, Miss Bruce V. Wlckham, a
laundress, furnished the II v skin
which was placed on the boy's arm
and shoulder, twelve square Inches of
cuticle being removed from Miss
Wlckham's thighs.
Millionaire to Tax Property.
Burlington, la., Jan. 20. The city
Of Burlington lias employed a million
aire to assess Its realty values, at a
stipend of $2 50 per day. The million
aire Is Horace Hand, banker and head
of the Kind Lumber company, son in
law c-f tho late Senator J. II . Gear. Mr.
Rand volunteered to assist In the work
ind while the law allows him
12 50 per day, he w'.ll accept nd pay.