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OIRSSES SEE IP E" MSB I 10 CONVICTS 111 STATE PEHITEIIIH 1 1 Jack Crawford, a Convict From This County Receives the Pack age of Morphine to Be Given to Another Inmate of the "Pen" Governor Aid rich to Investigate Condition of Affairs. For sonic months past rumors that "dope" ami "booze" were being smuggled into the peni tentiary have circulated, and with a view of ascertaining the facta concerning the matter, Judge Lincoln Frost, Rev. I. Frank Roach, J. L. MeBrien, Heft Wil son and Frank II. flreen volun teered their services to the gov ernor, agreeing to make, an elTort to learn the truth about what is going on at the prison. Two ex-convicts, who gained their liberty last week, were interv iewed by Judge Frost, one of them being Charles Hums, who has just completed an eight-year sentence, and who was willing to assist Judge Frost in demonstrate tng how easy it, is to get the morphine into the penitentiary. Burns procured a bottle of the drug at a drug store, paying for it 90 cents, and in company with the gentlemen above named boarded a penitentiary car and went to the institution, alighted and went to the gale which is used by vehicles. Hums went to a nine-inch hole in the huge oak boards beside the gale and call ed "Jack." The call was not answered and Hums whistled and called "Jack" a second time, when Jack Crawford, who was convicted of wheat, stealing in the district court of this county over a year apro, came forward. Hums then said to him, "I have got that bottle for Frampton; go get the brooms and I will wait for you Jack left and returned in a few minutes with a package wrapped in a newspaper and passed it out to Hums and received the bottle of dope. The two brooms were to he of fancy workmanship, and such as ex-convicts retail for a dollar each. Frampton is a negro barber and will distrbulc the drug to the convicts at 25 cents "a jolt." At the time Hums handed the bottle to Crawford he said to him WHITING SEEMS TO BE LOW WIVES Couple Married In This City on February 23, the Groom Fall ing to Secure a Divorce. On February 23 Charles Allen Whiting and Mrs. Hacus came from Omaha to Plattsmouth and were joined in matrimony by Judge Heeson. It. developed at the time that Mrs. Uncus had been divorced but a day or two more than the six months required by law, but the interrogatories of the judge failed to develop the fact that the proposed groom had an other wife at Lincoln, from whom ho had not been divorced. It developed, however, that the intended groom was in the employ of the Omaha Ice company, but intended to go to his farm, near Seward, as soon as the spring opened up. The couple purchas ed a handsome certificate and hoarded, h M. . for Omaha. Within a few days Mrs. Charles Allen Whiling No. i. who had heen at the home of her parents in Lincoln, got busy, with the re null that, last Friday she lodged a complaint with the county at torney of this county and Friday the sherifT went to Omaha to get Mr. Whiling. but found he had pone on to Lincoln, where the sheriff went in lint pursuit, se curing his man and bringing him back to Plallsnioulh. Saturday Whiting was arraigned for his preliminary hearing before Judge Archer, where he pleaded guilty to the crime of bigamy. He was taken back to jail, where he will remain until Judge Travis can find lime to pronounce (he proper sentence to transfer him to the penitentiary. Whiting and his wife had lived apart since about December 25lh last. Since that time she and their child have been making their home at her mother's and stepfather's at Lincoln. Whiting does not attempt to explain Ihe reason for his action, other than to say that he met Mrs. Barns in Omaha, where he was working; that she slated that it was leap year, and proposed marriage, which he accepted, never thinking of the wrong there was in it, and "I couldn't make connection with the booze today, but I'll be down ayrain Sunday night and I'll bring it to you. Tell Tooman that I'll meet him at the place agreed upon at, 7:30 Sunday evening, nnd as soon as I am through with him I'll come and see you, and I'll be here at 8:30." Convict Tooman is a life prisoner and is butcher for the instilutimi. Hums agreed to meet him Sunday evening outside the prison. He did not pretend to say how Tooman would get to the place appointed the switch north of the penitentiary but was satisfied he would be there at the appointed time. Tooman is to send Hums a money order, which Hums is to cash, then meet him at the appointed place Sun day evening and give him the money; lor tins hit or work Too man is to pay Hums $2.50. Too man will peddle this money among the boys inside and for every dol lar he gives out he will get an order on the olllce for two or three dollars. This money will be in circulation by Monday or Tuesday, and then the dope which I handed in tonight will begin to circulate unless it is intercepted," said Hums. "Jack" Crawford, who is well known here and who is "trusty" at, the penitentiary, is a teamster at the prison. He sleeps in the barn near the east gate, through which the dope was passed, and journeys over this part, of the prison grounds at intervals to see if everything is all right. Frampton had arranged with him to meet Hums at the gale after the 8:20 car arrived. The ease with which the drug and in toxicants are gotten into the prison was a surprise to the gov ernor and he has issued nn order, says the State Journal, which will he made public Monday, which will put an end to the nefarious business. they look Ihe first train for Plattsmouth and had the cere mony performed. County Commissioner. As yet no one has filed county commissioner from for the First district on -the Democratic licket while two have (lied on the Republican side of the house. Several names have been mention ed for the position, and among Ihe number is that of Julius Pitz, a gentleman who is very well known in most every section of Cass county. And those who know his well-known qualities will ex claim with one accord: "Just the man for Ihe place!" And so says the Journal, Julius Pitz is one of the best men in Cass county, honest as the day is long, and was reared in Ihe county. Every one, who is acquinled with Julius Pitz will agree with us when we say that no man is more compet ent to guard the interests of the lax-payers of the county. We have not conversed with Mr. Pitz on the mailer, but we believe Ihe good people of Cass county will support him at the general elec tion because they have Ihe utmost confidence in his reliabillv as a business man, ami that he will do his duty irrespective of party or creed. On with Ihe boom for Julius l'itz for county commis sioner. A Farmer of Experience In the Real Estate Business. Horn on a farm and my wnolc life devoted to farming. I have visited the slate of Arkansas at different limes and seasons of the year and fully investigated the unusual opportunities ottered to the homeseeker and investor. have purchased Arkansas land to the extent of my means and have secured about 15,000 acres for sale on easy payments. If you want a splendid low-priced farm that is sure to please you let me figure with you. Don't you be neve Arkansas land is all swamps. "Investigate." Hun dreds of northern farmers are permanently locating there every month. I have also a few choice farms in Cass county for sale. Address T. I,. Amick, Mynard, Neb. Dr. Frank Cummins and wife boarded Urn fast mail this after noon for the metropolis. ANOTHER CASS COUNTV PIONEER PASSES All It William Frans, a Highly Respect ed Citizen, Passes Away at His Home in Union. William Frans, one of the pioneer citizen of Liberty pre cinct, died at Union Saturday aft ernoon at the age of 81 years, of troubles incident to old age. He had been a familiar figure in that locality for almost sixty years, having first came to Cass county in 1854. William Frans was born in Kentucky March 1, 1831, and when a young man emigrated to IieKalh county, Missouri, where he was married to Miss Rebecca Spires. After coming to Ne braska Mr. Frans engaged in the mercantile business for a num ber of years at old Faeloryville, and carried on the business at that point until the town of Union was established, when the store was moved to that village. On account of his enfeebled condition from age, Mr. Frans some lime ago retired from business. F.leven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Frans, all of whom survive. Mrs, Frans, who died in October, 1910, was the first of the large family to be called by death. The sons and daughters are as follows: Augustus Frans, Oklahoma; Mrs. Flora Sans, Rock Bluffs; Mrs. Robert Cogdill, living in the western part of Nebraska; R. II. Frans, Union; Mrs. W. T. Hutchinson, Rock HlulTs; C. R. Frans, Plattsmouth; Harry M. Frans, Union, and Mrs. W. R. Cross, Union. All of the children were present at the funearl, which occurred this afternoon, except Gustavus and Mrs. Cogdill. The funeral, was conducted by Rev. W. A. Taylor and was one of the largest in the vicinity of Union for a long time. Fred McKlnney Dead. Fred McKinney, who has been a sufferer for some weeks with lung trouble and other complica tions, succumbed to the fell de stroyer last night and died at 10 o'clock. He was the oldest son of A. J. McKinney, jr., and wife and was born at Cedar Creek No vember 15, 1801, being at the time of his death in his twenty-second year. ; When Fred was quite a small lad his parents moved to Cc4icil Bluffs, where he grew td man hood, attending the' public schools there. About a year ago he was married to Mrs. Walter Brittian and since his marriage he and his wife have resided in Omaha, and came to Plattsmouth to visit relatives for a short time, when he fell sick at the home of his uncle, James McKinney. Besides his wife and stepchil drcn, Fred leaves surviving his father and mother of Omaha, four sisters and two brothers, as fol lows: Mrs. Lulu Thomas, Jose phine, Nora and Margorite, and Bert and Ed McKinney. The fun eral will occur Tuesday afternoon from the residence of his uncle, James McKinney, at the corner of Sixth street and Lincoln avenue Ladles' "Switches" Recovered. Deputy County Treasurer Fred Roos was in Ihe sheriff's office yesterday looking over the prop erty recovered when Elmer Gray was arrested and his junk brought here. He was looking for a wig, claiming he had lost his, and he found two blonde switches, such as are worn by ladies. He want ed them so as to make a new wig but Ihe sheriff is holding them, as he suspects some of Ihe ladies of Cass county lost them and has it figured out, by "deductions," that they belonk to school marms, as do also the spectacles which were also found with the school house supplies taken. Nebraska Cilv News. Dumps Coal Oil Wagon. J nn Johnson was going to Louisville last Thursday, deliver ing oil, and when near Charles Noyes house the wagon upset. Jim jumpeti on wnen tne wagon commenced lipping, but Ed Wil liams, who was with him was a little slow, and a can of gasoline on the side of the wagon struck him. They telephoned a farmer and with his two sons and a block and tackle the wagon and lank were soon righted with the loss of only about 25 gallons of gasoline that was in small cans. Weeping Water Republican. John Hendricks, from near Murrny was in Ihe city today looking after some business mat lers and while here called at. the Journal office to renew the sub scription of Mrs. Mattie Rath away. TSiq Sen We are not given to sensations or sensational advertising, but our Altera tion Sale has created a sensation of its own. People hereabouts are waking up to the fact that we are offering bargains exceptional and extraordinary. If you haven't been in to see them you are simply missing a golden opportunity to save money. Ask your neighbors who have bought and they will tell you of the bar gain genuineness of this sale. How can we do it? Better, how can we help it? New goods are crowding in at the back door and the carpenters are crowding us back at the front door. These prices are made to move the stuff quick and you'll have to come quick if you get them. Prices quoted are strictly cash. One lot of Men's Suits, $5. GO One lot of Men's Suits, 1 0.00 One lot of Boy's Knickerbocker Suits ,65 One lot Knickerbocker suits, extra fine 2i35 Boy's Overcoats $1, $2 1 $3 DEATH OF A MOST ESTIMABLE LADY Mrs. Louisa Cooper Passed Away at the Home of H. J. Strelght Saturday Night. After a brief illness of ten days Mrs. Louisa Cooper passed away Saturday night at the resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Streight, where she had been visiting for a short time. Mrs. Cooper formerly resided in this city and possessed a great many warm friends here, and came from the home of her son, C. B. Cooper, at Taconia, Washington, last November, to make a month's visit with her old-time Platts- inouin menus, wtio induced tier to prolong her visit. Mr. Cooper died here about thirteen years ago, having been a resident of this city for a long time. Mrs. Cooper's maiden name was Louisa Venyard; she was horn in Indiana December 29, 1812, and while yet a little girl came west with her parents, who settled near Knoxville, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood. In the summer of 18C1 she was .married to Henry Cooper, who later be came a soldier and a member of an Iowa company and served through the war. From Iowa Mr, and Mrs. Cooper moved to Kan sas, where they lived for a time, returning to Iowa and lived at Glenwood for a year, when thirty-five years ago they came to Plattsmouth and resided here until Mr. Cooper's death. Since the death of her husband Mrs. Cooper had resided with her chil dren, and for the past four years had resided with her son, C. B. Cooper, at Tacoma, Washington. S I 1 m n 8 T tiln) desires to announce to the farmers of Cass County that in the future he will carry a full line of Farm Implements and Vehicles in connection with General Merchandise, consisting of Clark Buggies Stock Scales Manure Spreaders Cream Separators Kentucky Seeders and any and everything in the Implement Line. Also, repairs for all imple ments. I also have the agency for the firm Parlin & Orendorff, wholesale and manufacturers of all kinds of implements. eeii of His One lot Buster Brown Suits, 2 8, worth $3 $3.50 One lot Blouse Waists, 25c One lot Boy's Overalls, 25C One lot Boy's Odd Knicker bockers 39c Uescott's She was a zealous member of the W. R. C. and a social member of the Knights and Ladies of Se curity. She leaves surviving her, one daughter and two sons, name ly: Mrs. Vannatta, Cripple Creek, Colo.; L. T. Cooper, Philadelphia, Pa., and C. B. Cooper, Tacoma, Wash. Mrs. Vannatta and L. T. Cooper were at their mother's bedside when death came to her. Her other son is expected today. The death of this estimable lady will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of warm friends and old time neighbors. The funeral will occur from the residence of H. J. Streight Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. L. W. Gade, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will have charge of the funeral. B. C. Cooper and wife arrived from lacoma this morning to attend the funeral. Files for County Assessor. L. A. Tyson of Elmwood was a Plattsmouth visitor today, hav ing come down to the county seat to file as a candidate on the re publican licket for the office of county assessor, to be voted on at the April primaries. Lou is a fine fellow, having filled the office of county clerk two successive terms to the satisfaction of the voters of the county. There is not a thing the matter with Lou except his politics, and if the office must be filled by a republican he will do the business as well as any of them. Mrs. E. R. Hanini and daughter, who have been visiting relatives in Iowa for several days, returned last, evening on No. 2. Mr. Ilamm met his wife and daughter in Omaha and accompanied them home. I 1 OF MYNARD, NEBRASKA, Bain Wagons Omaha Chief Gasoline Engines Feed Grinders nn id One lot Flannel Shirts, 95 C One lot of boy's and girl's all wool waists 69C One lot of Dress Shirts, $1.25 and $1.50 values.... 85C Men's Winter O'Coats, $7.50 Men's and Boy's Caps 25c PASSES AWAY AT THE AGE OFJilNETYFIVE Jacob Schneider Passes Away at Home of His son, J. J. Schneider In Cedar Creek. Jacob Schneider, an aged and highly respected gentleman, father of Postmaster H. A. Schnei der of this city, died at the home of his son, J. J. Schneider, in Cedar Creek last night. Mr. Schneider bad been a Cass county citizen for the past forty four years, having come to this country in 18G8. He was twice married, his second wife having died but a few years ago. Mr. Schneider was a native of Switzer land, he having been born there December 23, 181(5. Ho came to America in 184 i, and to Nebraska twenty-four years later. He leaves five children surviving, the three sons being II. A., Platts mouth, and J. J. and William of Cedar Creek. The funeral will occur tomor row afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of his son, J. J., and will be conducted by a Louis ville minister. Depart for Montana. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Blish, who arrived in Plattsmouth Saturday evening from a few days' visit with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ebinger in Plainview, departed today for their home in Conrad, Montana. They spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Blish's mother, Mrs. George Weidman. Mr. Blish established a new restaurant business in Conrad a few days ago and feels that his time is needed there, thus the cause of his brief visit in Plattsmouth. 8 ON, Canton Plow Goods ions II
