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mourn SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION-KIOIIT PACKS VOLUME XXX PLATTSMOUTII, NEBRASKA. MONDAY AIMJ1TST 21,1911 NO 67 1 y IIIE DFHG1AL VOTE OF THE Plffl ELECTION, STATE HID COUNT! OFFICES Root Ran Away From His Opponent In This County Oldham Lead Democrats For Supreme Judge Hall and Upton Led For Railroad Commissioner Close Races For Regent. The official vote for state can didates in Cass county is as fol lows: Supreme Judges. Republicans Root 850 Rose 482 Lotion 353 Co h hey 290 McFarland 251 Ilamer 233 Davidson 177 Epperson 128 Democrats Oldham 425 Dean 358 Stark 310 West 292 Albert 272 Ever son 197 Railroad Commissioner. Republicans Hall .' 426 TCagrer 175 Russell 103 Me.Grew . 85 Boebe 80lterson, C24 Kanger 70 Democrats Uptoh 402 Ilarman 112 Furse 82 Simms 45 University Regents. Republicans Haller 791 I.yford 780 Democrats Miller 327 Knapp 327 Anderson 275 Kotouc .241 Below is given the official vole received by all the candidates for county otllces in (lie primary elec tion : Republican Ticket. County Clerk George C. Rwarts 827. District Clerk James Robert son, 582; J. E. Douglass, 430. Robertson's majority, 140. FORMER PUTTSMOIITH CITIZEN SEEKING SON Fears That Son Has Met With Foul Play and Offers Reward. John Kngle, 1709 South Eigh teenth street, is much concerned over the disappearance of his 15-year-old son? John, who left his place of employment Tuesday evening and has not been seen since. The lad was an errand boy for Henry R. Goring, druggist, Thirteenth and Jones streets. He drew his pay Tuesday evening and started for home, but has not ar rived there, lie had with him $10, was dressed in a white shirt, dark trousers and shoes. He weighed about 125 pounds and is 5 feet 6 inches in height. His parents fear he has met with foul play, as he has always boon a home boy and not given to staying down town. The father has offered a reward for information that will lead to the finding of his son, dead or alive. Omaha World-Herald. Red Men to Louisville. Krom Friday's lmily. A group of Rod Mom went over lo Louisville on the afternoon train yesterday. Chief Spotted Tail F.d Oonat wont, with the in tention of spotting some of the good-looking girls there. Chief Roaring Thunder A. II. Koubok declared bo would' play thunder if lot alone. Chief Raven Feather Henry Tinims said that he was not going to drink nnv Rod Raven or any other rod liquor. Chief Running Hoar Charlie Klein vowed he would run Ihe gauntlet, of the entire fair. Chief While Cloud John Corry believed that his cloud would have several silver linings upon it by the lime ho was ready to return. Chief Running Wolf L. B. Egenbergor, who , by the way, lived up to his name in (he recent Treasurer L. R Egenbcrger, 523; Charles II. Warner, 480. Egonbergor's majority, i3. Counly Judge Allen J. Heeson, 721; William Deles Dernier, 303. Iieeson's majority, 418. Sheriff C. D. Quinton, 983. County Superintendent E. E. Odd, 882. Coroner R I. Clements, 870. Democratic Ticket. District Judge, Second Congres sional District 11. D. Travis, 081. .County Clerk D. C. Morgan, 082. ' District Clerk Tames T. Rey nolds, 100. County Treasurer W. Kelly Fox, 308; Carl G. Fricke, 354. Fox's majority, 1 4. Sheriff D. C. Rhoden, 490; George P. Darton, 204. Rhoden's majority, 292. County Superintendent Mary E. Foster, 646. County Surveyor Fred Pat- 1 ncre will n several names on both republican and democratic. tickets, according to officials at the court house. The democrats had no candidate for county judge and a number of democratic voters wrote in names. Judge Beeson received the greatest num ber of democratic votes for this 'office and under the law he is the democratic candidate as well as the republican candidate, and his name will appear on both tickets. The same is true of Fred Palter son. He was on the democratic ticket and was nominated without opposition. The republicans had no candidate, and as he received three republican voles he is tin republican nominee also. E. Ratnour, an undertaker at Weeping Water, received the nomination for coroner from I lie democrats. His name was writ ion in imeen limes, mis name will be on the ticket unless he rc fuses to run. primary, said that he was too fat to run around very much, but j would see that all the boys kept straight. There are a number of Red Men already at Louisville. A Most Enjoyable Meeting. From Friday's Dally. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church were entertained in a most delightful manner in the basement of the church yesterday afternoon by Mosdauies Mina Kil dow, I. N. Cummins and F. S. Phebus. There was a large num ber of the ladies in attendance and a very pleasant, as well as profit able afternoon was spent. The ladies hold their regular business session, during which time some very important business matters were attended to. Following the business session the ladies de voted the few remaining hours to plying the busy noodle, a number of the ladies having brought their fancy work, also to social con versation and various other amusements, deriving much pleasure therefrom. Delicious re freshments were served by the hostesses at Ihe proper time, and then an hour or so spent in a social way brought to a close a most enjoyable meeting. Struck by Lightning. From Friday's Dnlly. The house of John Zitka, on West Pearl street, was struck by lightning during the storm Wed nesday night, and about $20 dam ago was done. Zitka was lying in boil at the lime and Ihe plaster from the coiling rained a torrent on him. It is reported that John thought for a minute that the hour for making his final report was about at band, and ho was greatly relieved to find that such was not the rase and that he would have some time left, lo make reparation fur th, past. Miss KHen Neuman and Willie Neuinaii went up lo Omaha this afternoon. VERY SMOOTH GRARER WORKS KIS G1E He Catches the Wabash Merchant for $23.60 and a Union Mer chant for a Sum Not Stated. We are a little late in getting onto the facts, for this occurred quite a while ago. A man rep resenting himself as in the em ploy of the Standard Oil company, came to Weeping Water and made the acquaintance of D. M. John son. He claimed to be out look ing after the Standard's business, the drivers of wagons, the quality of oil, etc. After a lime he casual ly remarked that his funds were low and "would you please cash a check." Mr. Johnson was sorry, but ho did not have the money then. Then the stranger drove to Wabash and called on L. R. Stanley, representing himself as a special agent of the Standard Oil company. Was the oil be bought giving satisfaction, etc. Mr. Stanley, we are told, com plained they had sent him two barrels more than he had ordered. The agent would attend fo that. He gave him a half dollar to pay the drayage and return the oil at the company's expense. Have you any empty barrels? And Stanley had one and received a dollar for that. The Standard buys barrels. Would he come and have some ice cream. Later, as train time ar rived the special agent said his funds were low and would he cash a check drawn on the Standard Oil company of Chicago for $23.50? Stanley attached his name and the check was cashed at Ihe bank. The agent left. The chock was later returned after $3.00 protest fee had been attach ed, and no such agent was report ed in their employ. It is said the stranger worked one man at Union in the same way. Weeping Water Repub lican. A Correction. In Ihe article about the death of Mrs. Wilinot yesterday the Jour nal staled that the telegram to Mr. Wilinot had his wife's signature to it. The reporter misunderstood Mr. Wilinot. His son-in-law, fearing that the shock would be too groat for the aged man, telegraphed Wilmot "that his wife desired him to come to Omaha immediately." Wilmot told the reporter it was a message from his wife, and the latter pre sumed that it was signed by her. Wilmot says that the Journal was in error in slating that be seldom went to the postoffioe. He said that he went there every day, and often twice, and that on Monday and luesday he called once or twice each day, and he was told that there was no mail there for him. He says that there were let ters there for him, but that they were not delivered lo him when he asked for his mail. One of the letters told of his wife's critical illness and the other of her death. Restaurant Changes Hands. A deal was completed Tuesday whereby A. C. Tulene of Platts moulh succeeds Wes Clark as the owner and propirctor of the restaurant, possession being given that day. Mr. and Mrs. Tulenp are not quite ready to give their full lime lo the business, and the Clarks are to assist in at tending to it for them a short lime. In the near future the Tulene family will be permanent citizens of our village, and we are pleased to welcome them, know ing they are excellent people. We are glad to state also that Mr. Clark and his estimable family will continue to make their home here in their cottage in the south part of town. Union Ledger. Narrow Escape From Death. A special from Manley says that James Carper and family of four escaped what might, have mean! death fo all by an auto ac cident, while coming home from the country, down a hill during the rain Wednesday evening, when the car skidded in the mud and slid to the bottom, landing on a bridge on a balance ready to turn turtle. The occupants got out of the car unhurt. Mrs. F. II. Buttery was expected in from Lincoln todav to visit friends here. Scalped the Doctor. From Friday's Dally. The Rod Men who went to Louisville yesterdav afternoon bad a good time and put on some of their characteristic stunts in the evening. They took after Dr. E. H. Wort li man, "shot" him, scalp ed him and I lion burned him at fbe stake. The doctor made a very realistic fall when "shot" by Black Hawk York. The Red Men wore looked after by C. M. Soy bert and Frank Wheeler. MET HER OF OLD PLATTSMOUTH FAMILY C. E. Mickelwalte's Father Was the First Mayor of Platts mouth, He Said. When K. II. Wosoolt was on his recent trip and was on the upper dock of a boat going up the St. Lawrence river, a man came up to him, looked at the Nebraska badge on Woscotl's coat and the button, "See I'lalt smooth Succeed," on the lapel of his coat, and said: "Are you from Plaltsmouth, Ne braska?" "Well, sir," he continued, "my father was mayor of Plattsniouth forty-live years ago. My brother was the first male child born in Plaltsmouth." The man was C. E. Mickolwaitc. He left Plattsniouth many years ago and is probably remembered by but low of the inhabitants. The Micklewaite family, however, is very well known by the older in habitants. He was on his way home from the Orient, where he had boon for several years in the service of the government. He is a man of about 35 years. Mr. Wescott said the he be lieved that the man said he was a cousin of Lee and Will Sharp. Mickehvaite said that he hoped to be able to visit Plaltsmouth some time within the next year. Advance a Step. W. R. Cross, R. D. Sline and C. L. Craves, members of Ihe school board, have for some time boon considering plans for ad vancement of the Union schools, and after consultations with Counly Superintendent Miss Fos ter, Stale Superintendent Crab tree and Principal Mrs. Glasgow, all of whom assisted in the pre liminaries, the hoard, at, a meet ing Monday, decided to employ an additional lonelier and put in ninth ami tenth grades and make this an accredited two-year high school. The necessary steps have already been taken and the re quired furniture, hooks, etc., will be here in a short time. The work of arranging the upper rooms lo accommodate two teachers with the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth grndes, will be done before the beginning of school next month. Union Ledger. Mayor Sattler Gone. From Friday's Dally, Mayor J. P. Sattler departed yesterday afternoon for San Fran cisco, whore be goes as a delegate to the national convention of Eagles. In his absence Council man D. O. Dwyer, president of the council, becomes acting mayor during his absence. Mayor Sal tier expects lo be absent two or three weeks and will visit sovevral other points of interest during his trip fo Ihe Pacific coast. The Journal wishes John a pleasant trip and safe return. In the meantime those who have busi ness with the mayor will call on Mr. Dwyer, who is able lo hold down the position until the return of Plattsinoulh's chief executive, or longer, if necessary. Sunday School Convention. All Sunday school teachers and superintendents and others in terested should take notice that the counly Cunday school conven tion will lake place in Platts niouth in October, (he dales to be settled and announced later. The convention is interdenominational and all Sundays schools are in vited. Platlsinoulh will look aft er the welfare of the delegates. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Campbell ar rived this afternoon from O'Neill to visit the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Campbell, living four miles south of Rock Itluffs. SUES COM FOR WOO FOB HIS Ctt'S DEATH AND If E'S HIES George W. Olson Alleges That Dangerous Ditch to Remain Unprotected Along Road Acci dent Near Union on Night of July 22, 1911 George W. Olson has brought suit against Cass county for $ S. Odd for the death of his daugh ter, Ruth, and his wife, Florence D. (Hson, has brought suit against the county for $1,000 for injuries sustained on the night of July 22, 1911, on a highway in Ibis counly between sections 31 and 35, of township 10, which is near Union. Olson lives in Oloe county, about throe miles from Union. He was driving a team hitched to a spring wagon on the night of July 22, and about 10 o'clock came to the point where the accident oc curred. According to Ihe petitions filed by his and his wife's attorneys, the ground on one side of, the road gave way under the feet of one of the horses, precipitating the horse into the ditch, dragging the other horse with it ami over turning the vvngon, causing it to fall on bis daughter, Ruth, 3 years old, and killing her instantly, and throwing his wife out on the hard road, permanently injuring her. The county commissioners made an attempt to settle with Olson, but offered him only $150 in cash, or the payment of all funeral and medical bills, but ho would not listen to this offer. The first uit is styled, "George W. Olson, special ad ministrator of the estate of Ruth S. Olson, deceased, versus the county of Cass." The petition stales thai the plaintiff was ap pointed special administrator of the estate of the deceased, Ruth S. Olson, by the county court, of Otoe counly on August 18, 1911, where the said estate was offered for probate. That on July 22, 1911, and for more than ten years thereto, the defendant, Cass coun ty, has lawfully opened and main tained a public highway running north and south between sections 3 4 and 35, township 10, range 13; IRE DETAILS OF THE ITER PIPE ORDINANCE Author Says That It Would Rogu late a Practice Unfair to Water Consumers. An ordinance was introduced in the city council Monday night regulating the connecting and maintaining of water pipes on streets, that was referred to by Ihe Journal in its report of the, council meeting, but here is given i in more detail, because it will, ac cording to its author, Councilman Dwyer, compel the water company to make its own repairs and not force the consumer lo do so. Ho slated lo the council that it was the water company's place to keep in good repair the connect ing pipes from the mains to the lot line. The company has re fused to make such repairs, am) by its refusal has compelled the lot owner to make the repairs at I his own expense. The ordinance is general in its mil lire and ap plies to any person or company furinsliing water to the inhabit ants of Plattsniouth. Section 1 reads as follows: "That any person, persons, eo part uership or corporation within the limits of Ihe city of Plaits mouth furnishing water lo said oily or inhabitants thereof, shall at his or its own expense put and maintain in a good conditio all connections, water pipes, cut offs, etc., between Ihe water mains and lot line adjacent lo the street on which are such water mains." c . ,.i : ) : i... "i I, .. i ; I .. 1, 1 1 ricr i ion . j 1 1 i m n nun. 11 . iiiiii be unlaw ful for such person, per-j sons, co-parlnership or corpora-, lion without first olilamin-' Iho request or oononi of such lot owner or user of water to shut off the water, except solely for non-payment of past duo water rent; provided that written notice must be served upon such lot ow ner or user of water not loss than fifteen days before such County Negligently Permitted and thai for the last two years it has permitted a ditch, ranging in depth from 0 to 11 feel, to be oil said highway at a point com mencing about 200 rods south of the north line of said sections, and extending southward 45 rods further, and occupying the west half of the road; that the banks of said ditch are almost perpen dicular and for the greater part are covered ami Ihe ditch hidden by a heavy growth of woods, brush and limber. That for more than a year prior to the day on which the accident occurred Ihe de fendant and its officers know of the dangerous and unsafe condi tion of the road and negligently permitted it lo remain unprotect ed. The deceased, accompanied by her parents, -was traveling south along the said road on tho night of July "2, and at a point 125 rods from the north line of the said sections, tho accident oc curred. The plaintiff asks for $200, representing the funeral expenses, and $3,800 for the loss of services due to the death of his daughter. The second suit, lhal of the wife, relates the same facts as the above suit, and gives her injuries as "rendering her almost uncon scious, bruising her head and body, from which she suffers con stant pain and misery, and giving her a nervous shock from which she has not, recovered, and oth r wiso injuring her internally, which injuries lo the physical person and nervous system of the. plaintiff are total, if not perman ent." She asks $200 for medical, I real merit and nursing; $300 for furl her medical I realnienl and nursing, and $500 for suffering and menial anguish and loss of lime, making a total of $1,000. The attorneys for the Olsons are Livingston .v. Henke of Ne braska City. water is shut off; provided fur ther that water rent, for not more than I hirly days in advance, can bo required lo bo paid by the lot owner or user of water, as a con dition (irccomloul to turning oit Iho water whenever Ihe same has boon shnl off as provided for in this ordinance; provided further that in case of leakage in Ihe pipe or connections the water may bo shut off, if necessary, long enough to repair the same without notice. Violation of this ordinance, is made a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of from $5 to $100. The ordinance will come up for passage at a later mooting. LIGHT AND ITER COM PANY IN NEW OFFICES New Room Is a Very Attractive Place Pretty Fixtures and Showy Windows. The Nebraska Lighting com pany and the Plaltsmouth Water company are now in their new place of business on the south side of Main sli t. They sharo tho room jointly with Warga Si Cecil, plumbers. Tho now room is a beauty and is furnished nicely inside. Tho fixtures of the water and light companies hae boon newly painted and look ory nifty. The electric fixtures arc in 'a I keeping with the rest of the fur nishings. The windows are nicely decorated lo attract the ee of the passerby. Hoebner and Seybert. ',. K. Hoebner will bo the re dican nominee for counly com isioner from the Second dis- pui mi trict, John I. nn. oral io go ting 1 1 5 voli s to 8: for Colbert and 7i for Han C. M. Sevberl is the domo iiomineo. lie had no op- posit ion. Mrs. V. C. Zucker and lilt'.a daughter went lo Omaha this afternoon.