The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current, April 22, 1912, Image 1
3ourn VOLUME XXXI. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1912. NO. 31. Hi TRADE A! HOI WHERE YOU HAVE OPPOUIIY 10 HUE IDS If Every Dollar Possible Were Spent at Home Our Stores Could Grow Faster, Put in Fuller Assortments, Employ More Clerks and Generally Contribute to City's Welfare. Did you ever stop to think what a convenience it is to have a full line of good retail stores at home in our own community? asks the Nebraska City News. It enables people to see goods at any time before paying down money. In that way the pur chaser detects many faults that could never he found in buying from a catalogue cut. Further more, you get your goods when you want them without bother, letter writing or without the fatigue of a journey to a big city and tramping all over its streets. It is an economy of time, car fares, human energy. Besides, you can do your shopping at your leisure, when you are in a mood for it, ralher than in the haste and flurry of a trip out of town. In our home stores you lake all the time you want to talk over your purchase and inspect goods. You can positively assure your self that you are buying right. Then again, you get more per sonal and intelligent attention in a home store than anywhere else. The proprietors and clerks must B0YJNCALIF0RNlA Ernest Wurl Writes Letter From Golden State Will Be Interest, ing to Many Readers. 11. M. Schlaes received a letter recently from Krnesl Wurl of Long Beach, California, which Mr. Schlaes deems of sulllcient in terest for publication, as it covers a topic in which everyone is interested and is written by a Plallsmouth young man who has legions of friends here. Below we give the letter : Long Iteach, Cal., April li. Mr. Schlaes, Platlsinouth, Neb. Dear Sir: When I left Platts moutb last fall for California you told me if I ever had an oppor tunity to isil some of the moving picture companies at work out here to do so. Well, so far I have never had an opportunity to watch them al work, bul a short time ago a party of us were out on a trip in an auto. We went to Santa Monico Canyon, and on Hie way back we passed the ranch of the Bison Film company, of which we look a picture, one of which I herewith enclose. They had a sign at the gale, "Positively no admittance," but we slopped at the gale and watched I hem work Irom Mint distance. It was quite interesting to us all. Saw them have a sham ballle here in the foreground and Dually, when they went to the saloon on the hill we thought of taking a picture. The small while specks lo the right of the building are Indian chiefs in full coslnme, sitting around on the ground having a pow-wow" with Ihe cowboys. There was a very large company here on Ihe held. In Ihe foreground at left you can see I heir log cabin and fort, used so often in their pic lures. The large white tent back of the saloon is their living quarter. Scenery around this place is simply grand. Small wonder their pictures thrill one so when you see I hem thrown on screens at moving picture shows. On the main road lo this place Is the large fisheries, of which so many pictures are shown, all interest ing in Ihe extreme. I assure you, especially after having seen Ihe pictures so often at your show, that everylhing looked familiar lo me along the load as wo pass ed by, even Ihe old sheriff's olllce seen so often in pictures. Wish some of my old chums back there could be (nil here and see Ihe wonderful scenery. The film company'.-, place is right along the side of the ocean. Ocean on one side and mountains on Ihe olher. Will alwavs remem FORMER PLATTSMOUTH II please home trade, or get out of business. It is human nature to take more pains for people that are Know n I nan for strangers, ine home merchant will go the ut most limit to give satisfaction for defects in the goods, and without irritating red tape. When locating for residence or business, people are as slow to settle in a place lacking good stores as in a place where the water is not good. If we want to draw in new residents, everyone must do his share to provide them with the conveniences of re tail trade. The only way to do this is to patronize the home mer chant. It is Hip good fortune of this community to have a line of finely equipped and all racl ively slock ed retail stores, But if every dol lar possible were spent at home, these stores could grow faster, put in fuller assortments, employ more clerks. Thus I hey would contribute to the convenience of every resident, and add to (lie prosperity of every property holder. ber Ihis trip, as there are so many thoughts of home associated with il, through this film company. It is very interesting to walch them make their pictures, even I hough we could not be close enough to hear them talk. Could see everything so plainly, though; heller than the picture show. How is Ihe show business now? Hope it is as good or belter than it, Was when I 'was there. Give my regards to Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith and lo all of Ihe boys (here you know whom I used to chum wilh. You must excuse my wriling wilh pencil, but I have written several letters today and it's time for (I in nor, but thought would write one in haste to you, fulfill ing inv promise I made when I left. With best wishes to you and your wife, f remain, your friend, Krnest E. Wurl. Team Takes Spin. From Friday' Dally. Yesterday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock, as Alvin Murray was driving Kunsmann & Ilamge's team in from the slaughter houst having on board Ihe spring wagon a calf crate and a barrel of I allow, Ihe high-spirited animals took fright at Ihe rattle of the crale as Alvin was driving down grade and ran. Alvin hung onto the lines and did all he could lo stop the frightened animals. One of Hit horses was slightly swilter on foot than the other and crowded its male into Ihe ditch by the side of Ihe road and threw it down. At this one singletree caught in the wheel and Ihe horse which kept ils feel found that the load it was required to lake was loo much for it to make any headway. The barrel of tallow was spilled out soon afler Ihe learn started, ami had Ihe one horse not got down a serious runaway would no doubt have resulted. The only damage was Ihe bruising of one horse and the driver slightly and Ihe loss of some of Ihe tallow.. Builds Concrete Barn. John Hall & Son, Ihe enterpris ing grocery and produce firm, have lorn away the old frnme structure adjoining! their ice house and w ill at once erect a new barn of concrete blocks. Mc Makeu it Sons will furnish Ihe concrete blocks, and the carpenter work will be done by Tom Isner. Already the cement foundation has been laid and Ihe work will proceed as rapidly as circum slances will permit. The build ing will be 12x22 feel, and Ihe south wall will be four feel, with in Ihe lot lino, so as to give Hall Son thai amount of space in addition lo the alley. The Journal office carries kinds of typewriter supplies. all Returns From Long Pino. From Thursday's Dally R. L. Propst returned from Long Pine last evening, where he had been several days, having gone up with his son, Will, who will ranch there this season. Mr. Propst went away without an overcoat and the blizzard struck him right, and like the polar hear, K. L. had to draw on his surplus flesh for warmth until he reached home and thicker clothes. TAX RATES IN 24 Grand Island Lowest on List, While Norfolk Reaches the Highest Point. A special from Lincoln, under date of April 17, says:- Land Commissioner Cowles today fin ished compiling a table showing the rale of taxation in twenty-four of the leading cities of the state. But one city is left out, that be ing South Omaha. Hates at the latter place have been reported as being 5 4 mills, but as the stale oflicial does not believe that that mark is oflicial he left if out of his table. (irand Island has the lowest rale of taxation, wilh 01 mills, while Norfolk is highest with 111.7 mills. The Omaha rate is given at K 4.0 mills. The rates quoted by Mr. Cowles include all city, county, school district and slate taxes, and wilh Ihe exception of special district assessinenls for sewer or paving improvements, represent all sums paid into the public treasury for the support of Ihe various branches of the oily, county and slate government. The following shows the table as prepared by Mr. Cowles: Orand land, 01 mills; lloldrege, 03 mills; Columbus, 0 4.2 mills; Min- den, 00 mills; Hastings, 07.8 mills; Lexington, 09.7 mills; York, 0 mills; Fremont, 72 mills; Kearney, 75.7 mills; Hlair, 75.7 mills; Falls City, 79.0 mills; Wnyire, 83.5 mills; North Plalte, 84.2 mills; Omaha, 84.J mill Fairbury, 85.5 mills; Lincoln, 87.2 mills; Plallsmoulh, 88.7 mills; Nebraska City, 89 mills; McCook, 93.2 milts; Broken Bow, 101.: mills; Wymore, 101.2 mills; Nor folk, 111.7 mills. Case of Kid Napping. Some excitement was caused in the north part of town last Sun day night by a real "kid napping," in which Mr. and Mrs. Perry Dukes' little daughter, Nina, was the main figure. Some time af ter dark the child, who had been playing outside, was missing, and investigation failed lo reveal her whereabouts, neighbors had not seen her, and Ihe parents became much frightened. A searching parly was about lo scour the town, when the parents happened to op"ii a bedroom door, and there on a bed lay little Nina sleeping peacefully and unaware that she had caused alarm. The child had become weary al playing and un known to the parents she had gone into the house and climbed upon Ihe. bed for a nap a gen uine case or kki-nnpping. it was a great relief to the parents to llnd Iheir child at home and un injured. Union Ledger. First Visit in Eight Months. From Friday'! Dally. Our good old friend, J. H Meisinger, from near Cedar Creek, was in the city today visiting with his many county seat friends. He was accompanied by his son, Adam. This is the senior Mr Meisinger's first trip to the coun ty seat in the past eight months, owing lo his recent severe sick spell, which extended over that period of lime. For three months he was confined to his bed, dur ing' which lime he experienced very dangerom periods. He first suffered a severe attack of in flammation of ihe gall bladder, result ing in a case of diabetis. We are sijre pleased lo see the old gentleman up am around again, and wilh every prospect for permaennl recovery from both allliclioiis. Mr. Meisinger cele brated his sixly-eighlh birthday l.il Mondav. Mrs. Charles Miller returned from Omaha last evening, where ho visited friends for a lime. NEBRASKA CITIES IMIOUS DEATH SOUTH OF AVOGA William Ludwlck, Living in Otoe County, Found Dead In Lane Thursday Morning. i From Friday's Dally. William Ludwick, a prosperous young fanner, living a few miles south of Avoca, but just across the line in this county, was found dead this morning. Last evening he seemed to be in the best of health and about 10 o'clock he left Ihe house and started out to the stable to see that everything was all right. This was the last seen of him alive. A hunting party was organized during the night and a thorough searcn mane jor tne missing man, bul it was not until earlv this morning that his body was found. He had evidently not gone to the stable, but wandered out info the lane. There were no marks of violence on the body, and Ihe physician who made the examina tion was of Ihe opinion that he came to his death by heart trouble. Mr. Ludwick was about 3 4 years old, married and leaves a widow and four small children. His neighbors speak of him very highly. Coroner Karstens did not deem if necessary to hold an inquesl. Nebraska City News. Plattsmouth Soon Added. The April number of the "Ne braska's Young Men," a publica tion issued by the stale coin- mil lees of the Nebraska Young Men's Christian association, has Ihe following concerning Ihe or ganization in this city: The Plallsmouth citizens, headed by two or three of their prominent business men, feeling Ihe peed of something for their young men and boys in that city, and in close conference wilh the slat,' committee, have by canvass secured ." between $2,000 and $3,000 for the opening of rooms, etc., and the establishment of Ihe work, but during the early part of March a splendid building in (hat town was offered for sale and I ne men who are under mis pro ject, after consultation, decided that Ihe thing to do was lo buy il and turn it over to Ihe Young Men's Christian association. So in the near future Plallsmoulh will be added to the number of associations in Nebraska." Enjoy Fine Banquet. From Frlday'8 Dally. The Fastern Slar lodge held a special meeting for initiation ceremony at their rooms in Hie Masonic hall last Wednesday night. A large attendance of the membership was present lo participate in the pleasures of the evening. One of the finest ban quets ever given in the hall was served by the committee on re freshments, composed of Mrs. Hay Smith, Mrs. Fred llamge and Miss Murel Barthold. After the feast toasts were responded to by Worthy Matron Mrs. K.l Tult of Murray, Mrs. It. Wolf of Nehawka, Mrs. H. 1). Travis and Mrs. L. A. Moore of this city. Miss Taylor of Union was present and look part in Ihe initiatory ceremony. Depart for Cook, Neb. From Friday's Dally. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ilenner and children departed for Cook, Neh., this morning over the Missouri Pacific, where they will make their home in the future, their household goods having been sent yesterday. Mr. Ilenner will en gage in farming during the com ing season in that vicinity. Be fore Iheir depart ure for their new home Mrs. Ilenner called al this oflice and ordered a copy of Ihe Jurnal sent to Iheir address. Will Remove Tailor Shop. Frank McKlroy, the Main street tailor, has rented the front rooms up stairs in the Krug building, al the corner of Main and Fifth si reels. Mr. McF.lroy expecls to move into his new quarters at once, since it has been decided by (he city to have the building now occupied by Mr. McKlroy removed. He had expected lo remain where he was for a week or so, or until he had finished some work he had on hands, but the turn affairs have taken has changed his plan, causing his removal sooner. Finds Wheat Doing Well.' From Friday',) Dally. Jacob Meisinger and wife went out to the farm Saturday last and returned today, having visited their sons and renewed their ac quaintance at the old homestead. Mr. Meisinger found the crops looking good, although he says a rain would be benellcial. The spring wheat is coming up nicely, and (he stand of fall wheat is also good. In some places where the farmers sowed an insufficient amount of seed the fields do not look so well. Mr. Meisinger was pleased with the crop prospect so far. John Meisinger, jr., accom panied his parents to Plalls moulh for Ihe day. VERY CLOSE CALL Gentle Team Is All That Saved Him From Almost Instant Death. From Friday's Dally. Oeorge II alines, Ihe 20-year-old son of Peter llalmes, while cut ling siocks yesterday morning wilh a two-row cutler and three horses, met with an accident which will lay him up for some I inie. (ieorge had shipped Ihe team and was fixing something which had gollen out of order about the cutler, and was in front of the knives behind Hie horses when they slarled without warning. He realized his perilous posi tion and tried to escape and at the same lime commanded Ihe horses to "Whoa," ami succeeded in throwing his body out of danger, but was unable to gel his left leg out of the way of the knives. The result was a gash on his find and Hie calf of bis leg quite deep and painful. A physi cian was summoned and took thirteen slilcbes lo close Ihe wounds. The young man is gelling along as well as possible under Ihe cir cumstances and he is glad he got off as well as he did. The horses did not try to run nnd were not frightened. Will It Every Happen? Will it ever happen that a girl win no married who is not a beautiful, charming and accomp lislied young lady? We wanl to record I be marriage of an ugly, pleasant and ordinary girl with a good disposition and balance judgment and knows how lo keep house. Doesn't mailer if she cnn'l pound Ihe keys on a piano oi Know the exact courtesy o make when presented lo Helen oOuld or (he Countess of Squeendiink, only so she can make good corn cakes, fine biscuits, coffee Ihat lash like the nectar of Ihe gods, cook 'possum and 'coon lo Ihe queen's taste, wash dishes until I hey are so clean and sanitary Dial morning posy wet with dew won't compare wilh Iheni, wear a dinner dress that when you look umh or on lop of the table you can't see anything but clothes, and when, after a hard day's work in the parlor, sitting ami dining room and kitchen, she retires for the night she wraps herself in the arms of Morpheus without pul ling on frills simply lies down dressed in infantile smiles and a while ribbon around her neck, as a symbol of innocence. That's the girl whose marriage we wanl to record. Jones Grain Company Wins. The jury who heard Ihe evi dence in Ihe ense of Ihe Jones ("rain company ngainsl Ihe West ern Union Telegraph company, return d a verdict for the plain tiff in Ihe sum of 200 wilh in terest. This is n case where the Jones ft rain company claimed damages by reason of Ihe delay of a message in which they sold some grain and lost 250 by rea son of (he delay. Nebraska Cily News. Finger Recovers Slowly. Will llussell. who injured the index finger on his right hand three weeks ago, met Dr. Cochran at the station this morning. The injured finger does nol recover its normal condition nearly so fasl as Mr. llussell wants to see it do. He cannot bend it without taking hold of Ihe finger wilh his other hand, and he finds working ralher painful under Ihe circumstances, FOR GEORGE HALMES RAD IT HOT BEEN FOR THEJIELESS There Would Not Have Been One Left to Tell or the Dlro Disaster. II is quite possible had it not been for Marconi's wireless that no survivor of the Titanic would ever have reached shore. The lime for loading the life boats was pitifully short. It would scarcely have been possible, in Ihe turmoil of the moment, lo have provided Ihe boats with adequate water ami provisions. in that jungle of fogs the boats might have wandered about help less until all life was gone. Such an outcome would have been even more distressing and portentous than the present dreadful calam ity, for no one could have gained any information as to how it hap pened. Tihs dire disaster will have its effect on Ihe science of ocean navigation for all time. The question whether or not these great leviathans are gelling loo big to be handled will be thought fully worked out in the light of the Tilanic's enormous size and sad fale. The problems of heller provision against ice and a life boat seal for everyone, will be Ihe foremost thought among navigat ors. F.very scrap of information bearing on Ihe causes of Ihis wreck will lie or value. naiever is saved may ho all due In the Wonders ol wireless. Receives Fine Bird. From Saturdny'H Dully. C. C. Wescolt received jester- day the third line full-blood pedi greed Bull' Orpington cockeral. This bird is a beauly, a golden buff, scores 95 points and a line bird, and from a strain which look first prize at the stale fair last fall. The cockeral was bred by John Adams of F.agle, who has one of the best pens of Buff Orp inglon fowls anywhere in the west. Miv Wescolt, as a poultry fancier, as in the clothing busi ness, believes thai quality and not, qua'ulity is what counts and is pursuing this idea in Ihe pur chase of oxl ra fine birds lo bring new blood to his Hook. He will be in position now lo furnish sel lings of eggs at if 2 per selling, 15 eggs in each. Bear in mind that Mr, Wescolt is Ihe only fancier in Ihe city who has gone to the trouble and expense of importing three line cockerals Ihis season. Kaspar Stock Sold. From Saturday"! Dally. Deputy Sheriff Manspeaker was in charge of the judicial sale at Ihe south front door of the court house Ihis morning, disposing of the J. V. Kaspar slock and ma chinery lo satisfy an order of at tachment issued on a judgment obtained by the creditors. Flour, fixtures and other personal prop erly of Ihe debtor were sold lolhe highest bidder. The flour was sold in small lots, so that anyone could purchase who wished to for family use without being over- slocked. Buys New Machine. The Burlington has jusl in stalled a new No. 10 visible Rem ington typewriter at the station,, and our friend, (Hock, the first trick man, is highly elated over the prospect of taking his mes sages on Ihe new machine. The operators at Ihe oilier end of the line will have some difficulty in sending messages fast enough for "Bill" now, Ihe new machine, works so glibly. Grovenor Dovey Roturns. From Baturday'a Dally. (iiovcnor Dovey, who went lo the Clarkson hospital four weeks ago to undergo an operation for appendicitis, returned last even ing looking the picture of robust health and feeling line consider ing the serious operation which he passed Ihrough. Bis numerous friends in Ihe city are very glad lo see him home again and on Hie road lo recovery. Mr. and Mrs. W. (!. Vallery of Denver arrived in Ihis cily Ihis afternoon in Iheir private car over Ihe Burlington for a visil over Sunday wilh relatives and friends.