The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current, February 20, 1911, Image 1
U Imuran ,. latt0ittb be ournal. SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION-EIGHT PAGES VOLUME XXX PLATTSMOUTI1, NEBRASKA. MONDAY FEllltU AliY 20, 1911 NO 15 Ms. 5 SUPERIUTENDENT II. 0. HIT ADDRESSES DUG MEN'S GLASS Ciubroom Crowded With Young Men Despite the Dark and Stormy Night Most Interesting Address. From Friday's Dally. The Y. M. B. C. of the M. E. Sun day school bad a delightful evening at their rooms, notwithstanding the dark and rainy night last night, and the program throughout was of high merit, the speaker of the evening be ing Superintendent of Schools N. C. Abbott, who spoke for an hour and a half on the topic, "The Education of the Blind." Prof. Abbott assayed to end his remarks several times, but the young men would have none of that and shouted, "Go on, go on." Before the lecturer of the evening was introduced a solo by Denning Slvers was listened to with much pleasure, and a reading by John Falter was much enjoyed. The room was crowded by attentive listeners when Mr. E. H. Wescott, instructor of the class, introduced Superintend ent Abbott, who spoke in part as fol lows: "These are days of intensive work. In the most apparent modern tend ency we see an effort to get the great est possible return out of everything. There has been a crying revolt against waste along almost all the lines of production. The Farmers' institutes, which have become de servedly popular over this and other states, recommitlng the careless ex travagance formerly practiced on the farm." The speaker then spoke of the by products of the farm, as well as those of the stock grower, and men tioned those which had come under hta observation at the packing house at Nebraska City, stating that the "good old bossy" furnishes for the ladles tortols shell combs, made from her horn; her hoofs furnish them but tons; her blood colors the gambler's poker chips; her bones are trans ported to Japan, carved by the thrifty Mongolians, returned to America and sold to the rich packers themselves as curios of infinite age. The lecturer then referred to society at large, as also making strenuous efforts to conserve and All of Whom Must File Regular Quarterly Reports in the Future. A recent decision of the Nebraska supreme court, handed down at the present term, In a case from this county, entitled Kerr et. al. vs. Ger lng & Company, a matter of very great Importance to druggists having permits for ' the sate of alcoholic' liquors for mechanical, medicinal and chemical purposes, decided a point which it seems had not been before the court for decision before. The law governing the sale of liquors, entitled Chapter CO of the Compiled Statutes of Nebraska, re quires druggists holding such per mits to file quarterly reports of the liquors sold, but the statute has never been observed. The case decided arose in this city about a year ago, when a. remonstrance was filed by Mrs. Kerr and others against the city council granting a permit to Gerlng & Company for the reason that the statute governing the sale of liquors had not been observed, and the failure to file the reports was one of the grounds for the remonstrance. The city council overruled the objections and Issued the license. after a tumultuous session. The matter was appealed to the district court and to the supreme court, where It was decided that the license should not have been issued, and that It should have been canceled, which was ordered to be done. In the meantlmo the drug firm has changed hands and Is now conducted by Edward Rynott & Company. Druggists In Nebraska will here after be guided by the decision In this Important ca.e, and no doubt will bo careful to file reports regularly with the city clerk showing to who and bow much liquor they have sold. VERY IMPORTANT TO DRUGGISTS make better every individual that 1 a part of society, and also spoke of the agencies employed to further this great work the common schools, col lege universities, churches, Sunday schols and up-lift societies are the recognized agencies in this work. Imagine a great circle and allow every normal child to be placed with in that circle, '"'here will be millions of American children inside the ring. And all of them can be reached through ordinary agencies. Prof. Abbott then spoke of the by-products of education, saying: "But outside of this circle are hundreds, nay, thousands, who can not be reached by the ordinary educa tion agencies and these may well be termed the by-products of education, ut there are dormant vital forces in them that need quickening. For the children who cannot be Instructed by ordinary methods we have in this state a Boys' industrial school, a Girls' Industrial Bchool, a School for the Feeble Minded, a School for the Deaf, and a School for the Blind. " The speaker then took up the topic of the education of the blind, going back to ancient times, reciting In what contempt the blind was held in that period and of the conditions pre vailing in mediaeval times. The first philanthropic move toward alleviat ing the conditions of this class came from France and through Hauy, who began the study of the distinguished blind people of hla day. Prof. Abbott then followed the development of the agencies employed for the instruc tion of the blind until the present almost perfect system was reached. The lecture was replete with ex cellent food for thought, and many anecdotes were related by the speaker which enlivened the discourse, and when at the end of an-hour and a half the entertaining lecturer ceased to speak, the crowd was loath to have him do so. And it is hoped that at some near future date Mr. Abbott may be induced to give this lecture so that the general public may have the pleasure of listening to it. FARMERS SEEM APPRE- OF While some 'farmers believe that the rains which have fallen In the past few days will prove beneficial to winter wheat, others fear that they came at the wrong time and would have been more timely in April. Fears were expressed that the cereal might grow so rapidly that it would suffer Injury from severe cold. It would have been much better to have had cold weather and a blanket of snow at this period than a spring rain. When wheat grows too rapidly it is likely to be hurt by a hard freeze. Farm ers generally say that the rains will be of much benefit because wheat needed moisture. The winter wheat belt of the middle west has been very dry till the recent rainfall, which has been general. Fruit men say that the rainfall will also prove a blessing to the flow of sap and stop the swelling of the buds. A Pioneer Preacher. Rev. Harrison Presson, a Methodist minister, well known in Cass county, has the honor of being the first min ister who ever preached in Omaha. This was in 1850, and the Bee, in speaking of the aged preacher, Bays: "On the 15th of February, 1816, near Formlngton, In the state of Maine, Rev. Harrison Presson was born. In 1818 he moved with his rarents to Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1846 he nwed to Illinois. In 18C1 he was commissioned a first lieutenant In the Fifty-llfth infantry and went to the front. He has been a Methodist min ister for sixty-five years, and rreached the first sermon that was de livered In Omaha in 1850, while on his way to California. He is the father of fourteen children. He lives at the present time In Wabash, is quite active and preaches ocacslonally. He as S'5 years old yesterday." Mrs. J. W. Black and her sister, Mrs. Brlggs, of Avoca, went to Omaha on the afternoon train today to visit niuthes for a short time. . C. G. FR1CKE ENTERTAINS FRIENDS From Thursday' Pally A most elaborate social funtclon was a kenslngton, winch was given by Mrs. C. G. Fricke at her pretty home yesterday afternoon, to which a large number of her lady friends had been Invited. For the occasion, and in deference to the season, the charming rooms of the Fricke home had been attractive decorated with hearts, which had been hung here and there about the rooms. The feames and amusements, which the thoughtful hostess had planned for the entertainment of her guests, were also characteristic of the Valentine season. .Most or tne Jaciies nail brought theirfancy work ancilntended to ply the busy needles, but the al lurements of the several amusements caused them to lay aside their fancy work and they then entered Into the games w ith much enthusiasm, as well as Interest. Hearts wtth bodies on had been hung about the rooms and the guests were handed heads and told to find the body belonging to the head. Mrs. Dr. Roy Dodge of Omaha succeeded in finding the body to the head given her, first, and was award ed the prize, a heart-shaped sachet. White hearts and pencils were then distributed. These hearts bore four words, each word being the last word of a line of the verse, which had been left off, and the guests were asked to filll In the line of verse not given. This required considerable thought, but Mrs. II. J. Strelght succeeded In capturing the prize, a red satin heart filled with candy. An elegant two-course luncheon was provided, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the ladles. The viands provided in this luncheon were all in the shape of a heart. Entertains at Bridge. In the evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Fricke was the scene of another delightful social affair, this time it being a bridge party. The greater part of the even ing was taken up with this most fascinating card game and made the time pass very pleasantly, as well as all too rapidly. The company filled seven tables and Miss Gerlng won the first prize, an embroidered towel, and Mrs. James Donnelly the second prize, a deck of cards. Following the card games an elaborate two-course luncheon wa3 served, the refresh ments being heart shaped. For this occasion the rooms were decorated in hearts, being in the same manner as during the afternoon. PRESIDENT OF THE CON STRUCTION COMPANY HERE From Thursday's Zally Mr. II. S. Pelton, president of the construction company having the government building contract, was in the city over night, departing for Omaha this morning. Mr. Pelton has another car of granite on the way. He is becoming somewhat Impatient with the government experts at Washington, in that they have not approved any sample of brick for this building, although he has had the samples from several states. Includ ing those from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Kansas, shipped to Washington since last November. When the granite is placed on the foundation the brick work canont proceed until the government approves the brick to be used in the superstructure. It would seem that the department which has this in charge is pretty well crowded with business, or it would have been reached before this time. Notice. Notice Is hereby given that a meet ing of the Stockholders of the Bur lington & Missouri River R. R, Com pand In Nebraska, will be held in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, at 10 a. m., February 23, 1911. The meeting will be held for the election of nine directors of the com pany to serve until their successors are elected and qualified, and for the transaction of such other business as may legally come before it. W. P. Durkco, Secretary. Omaha, Nebraska, January 19, 1911 Floyd Partridge and F. T. Dworak went to Omaha this afternoon to wit ness the wrestling match between Westergaard of Des Moines and Dr. Roller of Seattle. Nebraska City I Minister Here. Mr. Slelnhart, the newly appointed postmaster for Nebraska City, came up last evening and was the guest of Superintendent Abbott of the city schools until today, when he re turned via the Burlington and K. C. this afternoon. "TRADING" VOTES IN LEGIS LATURE A SERIOUS THING A correspondent at Lincoln says: That few measures are considered or passed ..because of their merits, but because they have been traded for, is the assertion of several members of the present legislature, who exprsss their disgust at the tactics of some of the legislators. "If you won't support my bill I won't support yours," or "If-you don't vote for my bill I will work against any Increase in the appropria tion for the state institution in your town." Those are the expreslsons whkh may be heard by an eavesdrop per at the legislature. Many of the members have bills they want to put through, bills that are meritorious and Just, but they cannot hope to have them passed unless they agree to support the bill introduced "by some member who perhaps has a measure the other member believes is not for the best interests of the state at large. That this has always been the case Is no excuse for its continuing, de clare several members who have adopted the plan of letting their own measures stand on their merits and have refrained from promising to trade votes with anyone. Considerable trading has already been done at this session and It is growing more common every day When the appropriation bills begin to be reported back it is expected that the trading will be even more brisk FRED OHM TIRES OF J COUNTY'S HOSPITALITY From Friday's Dally. Fred Ohm, who has been In durance vile for some weeks on a complaint of his wife that he got beastly drunk and threatened to ex terminate the enlre family and his wife In particular, was before the court this morning asking for his re lease. He asked the court to send for Mrs. Ohm, who It is said is now willing to withdraw her complaint and receive the erring Fred back to her home. It will be remembered that Ohm left the Jail recently with out permission when Bent on an errand, and had absented himself from the city for two weeks or more and last week was found at his wife's resident on West Pearl street. When the officer "pinched" him again, it is said . Mrs. Ohm interposed an objection, Btatlng that "Fred was not making any disturbance," but never theless, the police thrust Fred back into the county Jail.' It Beems now that notwithstanding the interior has been decorated and made as present able as can be, yet Fred is dissatisfied with his quarters and desires, as spring approaches, to be on the out side where he can get the fragrance of the blossoms. IMPROVEMENTS AT THE The trustees of the M. E. church have almost completed the improve ment in the rooms of the basement of the church. The walls of the large room below the auditorium have been plastered and white coated and good floor laid and the woodwork will bo painted and one of the most comfort able rooms in the building will result from the plans. A smaller room on the north has also been finished off and will serve for a class room. The added space derived from these splendid improvements is to be utilized as a convenient room in which the aid society will hold its meetings and on Sunday the Junior division of the Sunday school will probably hold Its session In the largo room. The church la to be congratulated on tho additional room, which will no doubt bo a source of much satis faction to those who feel tho need cf more spaco to accommodate tho growing Sunday school. Mrs. George Rhoden rpent tho day in the metropolis, going on the early train this morning. A VERY PRETTY C IDC IIL IIL Mr. Henry Theirolf and Mist Ida Meisinger United for Life. A pretty home bedding occurred Wednesday at high noon at the resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Meis inger, at their beautiful farm resi dence near Cedar Creek, when their daughter, Miss Ida, was Joined in marriage with Mr. Henry Thlerolf, one of the prominent young farmers of that vicinity. The ceermony was performed by Rev. Mayfleld of Louisville, who pronounced the solemn words which Joined these two estimable young people for life. The wedding march was played by Miss Gertrude Mei singer, a sister of the bride. A largo number of the relatives and friends of the happy pair were present to witness the nuptials, and Immediate ly after the ceremony and the con gratulations of the guests the bridal pair were URhered Into the large din ing room and the company partook of a wedding feast which only a good housewife knows how to prepare. On Thursday afternoon the bride and groom departed for Lincoln and Ashland, to be gone ten days, visit ing Mrs. Thlcrolf's uncles, W. T. Wal llngcr at Lincoln and Georgo Wal Hnger at Ashland. On their return the happy couple will begin housekeeping. Mr. Thlerolf expects to farm near Cedar Creek. He Is an industrious and thrifty young farmer and on one of the fertile farms of Cass county cannot other wise than succeed. His bride Is the accomplished' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Meisinger, with a large circle of friends, to whom the an nouncement of these nuptials will afford much pleasure. The Journal Joins with the many friends of these estlmablo young people in con gratulatlons and wishes for their future prosperity. Increasing In Population, Evidently the number of "new arrivals" 'In the vicinity of Union recently demonstrates that some of the citizens In that neighborhood are endeavoring to keep up the popula tlon of Cass county to its present standard. The Ledger report the following recent arrivals In thut vll lane end vicinity: ' Thursday, February 'J a bond seme llttlo glii was added to the family circle of G. Ward Cheney and wife, tut the news failed to reach our ear In time for us to give tho little lady complimentary" mention In )ast week s paper. isevertheless Bhc n there, and we understand that she makes the fact known to the fond papa. "Last Saturday evening, February It, I'rank Anderson and wifo had their first experience in taking enre of a little budget of humanity tre "package" being a nice ton-pound con that registered at their home Frank says one little babe Is a whole armful for him, but he Is willing to bear the burden his share of the time. "Sunday, February 12, was Abra ham Lincoln's birthday, and It was also tho birthday of a chubby lltllo son that came to bless the home and fireside of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Banning Joe wore a smile that looked like a slice of watermelon by moonlight and produced the usual supply of cigars." DicH From Injury. John Moon, the traveling sales man for Gronewcg & Schoetgen, wholesale grocers of Council Bluffs, slipped on the steps of his home In Omaha last evening and received in ternal injuries from which he died within a few minutes. Mr. Moon was well known to the retailers of this city, having made this town at reg ular intervals for the last ten or twelve years. Since the above was put In type wo learn that Mr. Moon was going home with his son In the evening when he fell upon the stone steps and struck his breast against tho hard corner of a step and died within fifteen min utes. Mr. Moon, during his last visit to Plattsmouth, talked favorably of purchasing a residence here and re moving his family to Plattsmouth. He was very popular with the travel ing men, as well as tho retail trado on whom ho called. Mr. Ben Brooks was a passenger on tho nftfrnnon train to Omaha, where 'ho will visit relatives for a Bhort time. UflH IIUI IV.iy Some Fine Porker. J. P. Trltsch, George Snyder, Aug ust Gorder, Glen Wiles and Levi Smith composed the Cass county party that attended the D. C. Lonnl- gan sale of fine Poland-China hogs at his place near Florence, Neb., this week. That is, theRe gentlemen were purchasers, and Julius Pltz and Will Adams, from south of town, attended the sale, but did not buy. All of the former gentlemen bought a fine sow each, with the exception of August Gorder, who bought two. Some of these animals sold very high, and we understand that Julius and Will had their eyes set on a fine one or two, but got "cold feet" as it were, and could not see the money In them. They are good Judges of stock, too, and seldom get left on the value of an animal. Ill THE STATE T Sylabus in the Matter of Herold vs. Coates, Reversed and Remanded. llnrold vs. Coates. Appeal, Casa, Reversed and remanded. Rose J. Root, J-, not sitting. 1. A copy of the Beal under which a summons la Issued la not an essen tial part of the copy required by the statutory provision that "service Bhall be by delivering a copy of the sum mons to the defendant personally." Code, sec. 69. 2. In an action for slander an In struction to find as a fact that de famatory words pleaded in the peti tion were spoken of and concerning plaintiff la erroneous, where their ut terance was put in issue by the an swer and contested at the trial by direct testimony on behalf of each party. DEATH RESULTS FROM ' TAKING PARIS GREEN Mrs. Henry Dose died at her home In Glenwood Tuesday night at 11 o'clock ns a result of taking Parla green with suicidal Intent. She un derwent a paralytic stroke In Novem ber, and since then her mind has been affected. It apepars that Mrs. Dose secured the poisonous powder early Monday morning, and It was. several hours before she told her family what she had done. Dr. W. S. Elliott was summoned Monday afternoon and did what ho could to relieve the poor woman, who lingered till tho follow ing night. I Coroner Moore of Silver City was notified, and he designated Justice C. W. Edwards to look after the matter. The latter, after making inquiry, de cided an Inquest was not necessary. The funeral was held from the home Thursday afternon at 2 o'clock, Rev. R. L. Palmerton officiat ing. Her maiden name was Katharine Hammer, and she was born May 27, 1838, In Iiolsteln, Germany. She went to California in 1861, and was married the same year to Henry Dose. The family came to Glenwood in 1867, and have since resided here. Four children have died. She Is sur vived by a husband and five children' Mrs. Minnie Kennoyer, Mrs. Emma James, Charles, Georgo and Frank. Four brothers, Henry, Charles and Hans Hammer, live at or near Mineola, and a sister, Mrs. Johannah Leutt, lives east of Glenwood. Glen wood (Iowa) Tribune. The unfortunate lady was the wife of a brother of Mr. Louie Dose of this city, and Mrs. Dose was present at the funeral. Kimtorn Star Sleets. On Wednesday evening at their lodge rooms In the Masonic Temple, tho members of the Eastern Star held their regular monthly social meeting. A good sized audience of the member ship was present to participate In the evening's enjoyment. Refreshments were served and on unusually in teresting meeting held. AH cn( Ion'. Money to loan on land or city property. Three cottages to exchange for land anywhere In Nebraska. A 2-160-acre improved ranch in Car field county to exchange for farm. A great opportunity. Windham Investment & Loan Co. 2-15-2tdltw. SUPREME