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Mask Ball Given by Royal Neighbors of America Proves a Most
Flattering Success in Every Respect
The grand mask ball given by the
R. N. of A. at the Coates hall last
evening was a brilliant success, and
socially and financially surpassed any
given by this popular fraternal
society for a long time. The M. W.
A. orchestra supplied the music for
the occasion, which of Itself Is suf
ficient suarantee for a most enjoy
able evening and a full turnout of
the young people who delight In trlp
ing the waltz.
Prizes were awarded to the pret
tiest costume among the ladies and
to the most striking of the gentle
men. A strong committee was select
ed to decide among the numerous
handsome figures present.
The competition was close and the
judges deliberated well before mak
ing up their minds, and finally de
SOMETHING DOING ON '
THE MISSOURI PACIFIC
The future of the Missouri Pacific
Is the leading subject for discussion
.in railway circles. The upward trend
of Missouri Pacific stock is taken as
an Indication that some sort of
change is imminent in the policy of
that company. What It will be may
not be known previous to the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
company In St. Louis March 14.
Recently there was a shifting of
Missouri Pacific holdings to Kuhn,
Loeb & Co., which many ibelieve has
affected in some measure the Gould
control. Others assert, however, that
these holdings are not large enough,
representing only those unloaded by
the Pearson-Farquhar syndicate In
the recent reverses In America. The
extent of these holdings probably will
become known at the annual meet
ing. Proxies already have been sent
out for the meeting.
Some hold there is no strong dis
position to deprive Gould of control,
but that the object Is to have Mr.
Gould appoint some strong operating
official as president, to reside at St.
Louis, and keep in. closer touch with
the system, and have the authority
to make improvements so badly need
ed in the property.
In this connection comes reports
from many sources that Edwin Haw
ley will be the next head of the Mis
souri Pacific. The Hawley and
Gould interests always have been
friendly. And Mr. Hawley also is
allied closely with the Kuhn-Loeb in
terests. In the event -that other
stockholders show strength enough
to wrest the control from the Goulds,
it is believed Mr. Hawley would be an
acceptable head all around. Hawley
already is an important factor in the
railroad world, controlling the Mis
souri, Kansas & Texas, the Toledo,
St. Louis & Western, the Chicago &
Alton, the Iowa Central, the Min
neapolis & St. Louis, the Chesapeake
& Ohio, and the Hocking Valley.
Change In Operators.
Mr. W. G. Mathews of Omaha as
sumed the duties of linotype operator
at the Journal office this morning,
Mr. Joseph Throop, who has held the
position for the past five or six
months, having resigned for the pur
pose of taking a few months' rest.
Mr. Throop has had many years of
experience and is a skilled operator,
knowing how to care for a machine
and to keep it going. His successor,
Mr. Mathews, comes to the Journal
with fine recommendations, having
operated a machine for a numher of
years on the Omaha dallies, having
been with the Omaha Daily News for
nine years and previous to that with
the Bee for eleven years. He has
moved his family here and will be
come a Plattsmouth citizen.
Meet With Mrs. W. T. Cole. .
From Wednesday's .Dally.
Another very pleasant meeting was
that of the Ladles' Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church, held at the
pretty home of Mrs. W. T. Cole yes
tcrdr.y afternoon, at which a large
number el ladles were present. The
atternoon was devoted to various
diversions and at the proper time a
most delicious luncheon was pro
vided, which the ladles found delight
fully npi'ctizlng and pleasant.
For Sale.
I have four pedigreed Hereford
bulls, from a year and a half to two
years old, ready for service. Sired
by my herd bull, AJack, weight 2,500
pounds. C. Bengen.
2-9-1 Ctw.
Mrs. George Ulrlch visited Omaha
friends today, going on the early
train, to spend the day.
IT
' HALL
termined that the first prize, a pair
of kid gloves, should go to Mrs.
Pearl Sivly, who wore white trimmed
with red and white hearts; the sec
ond prize for prettiest costume was
awarded Mrs. N. Crlsslnger. Among
the contesting gentlemen, the first
prize was given to Charles Hula, rep
resenting a sporty "coon;" the sec
ond was awarded James Llndsey,
who very gracefully represented the
woolen Interests and was decorated
with a sheep's head. The first prize
for the gentlemen was also a pair
ot kid gloves.
There was not the slightest dis
satisfaction at the decision of the
committee, and the best of feeling
prevailed throughout the evening and p
the merry dancers whirled In the
giddy waltz until a late hour.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The undersigned will sell at public
uuicn at his farm four and a half
mites west of Murray, or five miles
no: tb and one mle west of Nehiwka,
Nebraska, commencing at 10 o'clock
a m., sharp, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1911.
The following property, to-w'.t:
One bay mare, seven years
weight 1830.
One brown mare, four years
weight 1,470.
One Day mare, four years
weight 1,470.
One bay gelding, three years
weight 1,250.
One bay mare, three years
old,
old,
old,
old,
old,
weight 1,260.
One steel gray mare, four years
old, weight 1,400.
One black gelding, seven years old,
weight 1.250.
One gray mare, four years old,
weight 1,250.
One lady's single driver, ten years
old, weight 1,440.
One saddle mare, four years old,
weight 1,000.
One brown colt, weight 1,000.
One yearling colt.
One Shetland pony, coming three
years old. Broke to ride or drive
safe for any child.
Seventy head of Btock hogs.
Fifty brood sows for March and
April farrow.
Farm Machinery:
Two farm wagons.
Four cultivators.
One hay rack, complete.
Two harrows.
One hay stacker.
One hay buck.
One hay rack.
One bay rake.
One top buggy.
One new carriage.
One wagon bed.
One pair sleigh runners.
One feed grinder. '
One broadcast seeder.
One old buggy.
One riding lister.
Two walking listers.
One pair horse clippers.
One pair sleigh runners.
One set carriage harness.
A few chickens, some household
goods and numerous other articles.
Terms of Sale: All sums of $10
and under, cash In hand; over $10, a
credit of bIx months will be given, the
purchaser giving good bankable parer
bearing Interest at eight per cent
from date. No property to leave the
premises until settled for. Lunch
will be served on the grounds at
noon.
J. L. Young,
Wm. Dunn, Auctioneer. Owner.
W. G. Boedeker, Clerk.
Farming IVglns In Cass County.
Councilman A. S. Will is authority
for the statement that farming has
already been commenced In Cass
county. His sons having been cut
ting stalks and discking sod which
was broken last fall. Fifty acres of
land has been gone over in this way,
and the young farmers say that the
soil was never in better condition to
work than It has been for a week.
The present rain will stop the work
for a short time, wheni the seeding
process will commence.
Hedge I'onla For Sale.
1,000 good hedge fence posts for
sale. Inquire of L. A. Melslnger, or
address. Rfd. No. 2, riattsmouth,
'phone line 6-F. 2-13-4tw
Foley Kidney Pills are a reliable
remedy for backache, rheumatism
and urinary Irregularities. Tbty are
tonic in action, quick in results and
nfford a prompt relief from all kidney
disorders. F. G. Frlcke & Co.
J. O. ltlchey was looking after
some business matters in Nchawka
pter(';iv.
CHRISTIAN ENDEAYORERS
. HOLD VALENTINE PARTY
In spite of the adverse elements, a
large number of young people assem
bled at the hospital home ot Mr. and
Mrs. W. II. Newell last evening, at
the social meeting held by the C. E.
society of the Presbyterian church.
The young people had come prepared
to have a royal good time and they
sure did have it, as the social meet
ing of last evening was one ot the
most delightful held by the Endeavor
ers for some time. For the occasion
the rooms of the Newell home had
been prettily decorated with red
hearts, both large and small. As this
social meeting was in the nature of a
Valentine party, the games and
amusements planned for the occasion
were along that line. In one of the
the rooms, blindfolded, and requested
to step over some glass tumblers,
which had been placed in a row on
the floor. Another very amusing
stunt was hunting for the candy
hearts, which had been hidden about
three of the rooms. And still another,
was a sort of a guessing game, which
proved quite perplexing to some
and aroused considerable merriment.
Sheets of paper and lead pencils were
then distributed and everybody had
to, not only draw a valentine, but
write a verse of poetry, whether or
not they were capable of this partic
ular art, the only thing that prompt
ed them to at least try, being that a
prize would be given for the best one.
There were a number of real good
ones, but the one drawn and written
by Miss Crete Brlggs was found to bo
the best one and she was awarded the
prize, a box of candy. Then too,
there were some delicious refresh
ments served at this time, which ma
terially aided In the social good time.
An hour or so spent In music, Boclal
conversation and various puns and
pranks brought to a close one of the
best evenings ever spent by the C. E.
society.
MAYOR SATTLER FOR STRICT
LY BUSINESS PRINCIPLES
Mayor Sattler seems fully deter
mined to do business on business
principles, as a perusal of the pro
ceedings of last night's session of the
council will fully convince the aver
age reader. A resolution was passed,
introduced by the mayor himself, for
the council to select a committee of
five to work Jointly with a lite com
mittee from the commercial club In
the investigation of the water plant
matter and endeavor to find out what
Is best to be done with the franchise,
and to learn if possible, If It will be
to the best Interests of the people for
the city to conduct the plant. The
resolution was duly passed.
Another resolution, Introduced by
the mayor to have a committee of
three appointed to investigate the
charges made against a former city
official, and to report at the
next meeting of the council. Every
member present voted for this reso
lution with the single exception of
Dwyer, who opposed its adoption.
An ordinance was introduced, at
the suggestion of Mayor Sattler, reg
ulatlng the time for the opening and
closing of pool halls and picture
shows, and the amount they shall pay
for license.
Mayor Sattler has performed his
duty at all times and under all clr
cumstances, and is ever watchful to
the best Interests of the taxpayers of
Plattsmouth. For which he deserves
great credit, and the thanks of the
people in general.
ST. MARY'S GUILD ENTER
TAINED BY MRS. CLEMENT
From Wednesday' Dally.
The lfdles of the St. Mary's Guill
of St. Luke's church held a most de
lightful meeting at the borne of Mr
Will Cement yesterday afternoon,
and in spite of the fact that it was
very muddy, there were a large nuin
ber of the ladles In attendance. A
very interesting business session was
held, after which the greater part of
the time was very pleasantly passed
with social conversation, the plying
of the busy needle and the like. A
most enjoyable, as well as profitable
afternoon, Is the report.
Do you w?nt an
AUCTIONEER?
If you do, get one who has
Experience, Ability, Judgement.
Telegraph or write
x ROBERT WIKINSON,
Dunbar, fieb.
Dates made at this office or the
Murray State Bank.
Good Service ReasonablcRalcs
News Items Gathered Each Week
William Maseman was at Omaha
Wednesday.
Mrs. H. Vanderberg was at Lor-
ton Tuesday.
Earl Harmon was down from
Omaha over Sunday.
Miss Ima Johnson spent Saturday
and Sunday in Avoca.
Henry Mlnderman was under the
doctor's care this wek.
Adolph Knuth of Cedar Bluffs Is
visiting Avoca relatives.
Dr. F. W. Kruse made a business
trip to Omaha Wednesday.
P. J. Hanger was here from Lin
coln several days this week.
Henry and William Vette were at
Grand Island the first ot the week.
A. J. Johnson was attending to
business matters at Omaha Monday.
H. A. Ruhge was attending to
business matters at Lincoln Tuesday.
Ervln Paap and wife are the par
ents of a baby boy, born February
8th.
L. J. Marquardt and wife were at
Omaha several days this week buying
DEATH OF MRS. HENRY
DOSE AT GLENWQOD
Mrs. LouU Dose departed for Glen-
wood this morning to attend the
funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Henry Dose, who died yesterday.
Mrs. Dose has been a resident of
Glenwood for the past thirty-five
years, having moved to Glenwood
with her husband from California.
The deceased was a native of Ger
many, where she was married to Mr.
Dose, removing with her husband
soon after their marriage from their
Beginning on Monday, February 13th, and the balance of the month up to
March 1st. I will sell from my stock of Furniture, etc., at a discount of 15 per
cent below the regular price.
The following listed Furniture will be sold at extra low prices, the cost price
will not be considered, and the prices given in the list are bargain prices, which
you cannot overlook, if you are in need of any Furniture nt all.
Read the following list over carefully and note the low prices:
A Quarter-sawed Oak Bed Room Suit, regular price $01.00, sale price. . . .$45.00
An Imitation 44 44 4 4 42.00, 44 44 .... 35.00
4 4 . 4 4 4 4 Dresser, .. .. 1700i .. .. 13 0Q
4 4 44. 4 4 4 4 16.50, " 44 .... 12.50
44 Mahogany 4 4 4 4 20.00, 44 44 .... 15.00
A five-piece Parlor Suit, 44 44 45.00, 44 "....35.00
A three-piece 44 44 44 30.00, 44 44 .... 24.00
A Plush Covered Couch, 44 44 19.00, 4- 44.... 14.00
A Velour 4 4 4 4 ' 44 44 10.00, 44 44 .... . 6.C0
ALargeRockei 44 44 11.00, 44 44 .... 7.00
A '4 " 44 44 13.50, 44 44 .... 8.50
A .. ' u 425( t 3,25
Arm Chairs 41 44 7.50, 4' " .... 4.00
44 12.00, 44 44 .... 8.00
A Set of Dining Chairs, 44 44 10.50, 44 44 .... 7.50
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 44 8.00, 44 44 .... 6.00
A 12-foot Extension Table, 4 4 4 I. 15.00, " 11.00
An 8-foot 44 44 44 4 4 21.50, " 44 .... 15.00
A Large Secretary, 44 44 30.00, 44 44 .... 20.00
AnlronBed, 4 4 44 ' 26.00, " 44.... 19.00
4 4 44 44 44 4 4 15.00, 4 4 4 4 .... 10.00
4 4 4 4 4 4 ' 44 44 12.00, 44 44 .... 8.50
A Piano, ' 44 44 300.00, " 44... .200.00
4 4 4 4 44 44 150.00, 44 44 .... 110.00
Now a few words to those who will be so fortunate as to read the above, I
will say that my sale will be bona-fide, and that all purchases must be paid for in
cash, ass that it the only way that I will sell at the discount figures as above
stated. Remember the dates, and tell your friends about this sale, if they are
not subscribers to the local newspapers.
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by a Special Reporter for This Department of the Semi-Weekly Journa
goods. "
G. W. Braewole, proprietor of the
Oxford, spent Tuesday tight at
Talmage.
Roy Fahnestock and H. Marquardt
made a trip to Central City the first
of the week.
II. Q. Wlllensick was over from
Syracuse Saturday evening to attend
the Rlngler-Donovan concert.
Lambert Johnson and wife of
Sumner were here the first of the
week visiting at the home of Samuel
Johnson.
Louis Carsten, Jr., who 1b attend
ing business college at Lincoln,
spent Sunday with his parents south
east of town.
The entertainment given by the
Rlngler-Donovan Concert company at
the Congregational church February
11th pleased the people of Avoca.
Every number rendered was given
the closest attention and fully ap
preciated by the audience. That the
company Is made up of persons of re
finement there can be no question.
native land to the United States,
first settling in California. The de
ceased leaves two daughters and
three sons surviving her. The daugh
ters are married and reside in Glen
wood. The sons are Charles, Frank
and George and all three reside at
home. Mrs. Dose's funeral occurred
today.
A Substantial Lift.
In passing the postofflce appropria
tion bill, carrying about $257,000,
000, the house of representatives
raised the pay of rural mail deliver
ers from $900 a year to $1,000. It
Is very likely that the senate will con
cur. This will be a substantial lift
for the boys.
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At this time of year it is well
to keep a bottle of cough medi
cine in the house. A slight cold
may develop into pneumonia or
croup. We handle several first
class cough remedies which have
been on the market for years and
have Btood the test of time. They
contain no harmful narcotics or
alcohol and are reliable remedies.
Ora E. Cope,
DRUGGIST AND JEWELER
Avoca, - - - Nebraska
Mr. and Mrs. Plckard of Wichita,
Kansas, arrived Inst night and will
be guests of Mrs. Plckard's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Homer McKay, for a
time. Mr. and Mrs. McKay, who
have been quite sick for so mo time,
are Improving somewhat and are able
to be up a part of the time.
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