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i foe n moutb Soittna VOLUME XXXI. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1912. NO. 73. ffl II REUNION DEGEHD EII1S OF IIS WILES DECEASED Held at the Wiles Grove, West of Plattsmouth, Thursday, August 29th, 1912, at Which Time There Were One Hundred and Thirty-Five Present Oldest Being Ninety Years Old and the Youngest Five Months The Occasion, as Usual, Was One of Great Enjoyment. From Friday's Dally. The sixth annual reunion of the Wiles' family, descendants of Thomas Wiles, the paternal grandfather of our esteemed townsman, Thomas Wiles, met yesterday in the prove belonging to Mr. Wiles, adjacent to Platts mouth on the west. On account of the very busy time with threshing there was not as large an attendance as was registered four years ago, when 205 were present. Yesterday there were 105 present, including four generations of the Wiles' family, the oldest being 90 years of age and the youngest 5 months. Of the older members of the family present, children of Grand father Wiles, deceased, there were Mrs. Rachel Adams, 90 years old; Captain Isaac Wiles, 80; Mrs. Re becka Akeson, and one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Wiles. Thomas L. Wiles of Weeping Water, president of the family re union association, could not be present and the business session was presided over by Charles Warner, vice president. The roll was called and it was ascertained that during the year three births had occurred in the family and one death. Election of ofllcers was held for the ensuing year and resulted as Wows: ."Mth.- Captain Isaac Wiles was elected president; Charles Warner, vice president; W. T. Adams, secretary, and Jos L An Earnest Talk With the Parents of School Children of Cass County. From Friday's Dally. Your boy or girl has finished the eighth grade. This is as far as the country schools should at tempt to take one. To take your boy or girl further is an injustice to him or her, as well as a gross injustice to the other children. If the school has but five grades and most of the rural schools have more there ought to be not less than 20 recitations. Divide 330 (minutes) by 20 and you find this gives only 16'j minutes "as an average for each recitation. Teachers know this is not long enough. But suppose two High school subjects are taught, at least 40 minutes will be given to each recitation, or 80 minutes to the two High school classes per day. Take 80 minutes from 330 minutes. This leaves 250 minutes for the school of five grades, or about 2Vi minutes for each recitation. The shortest recita tion should have not less than 12 minutes and some should have at least 30 minutes per day. The result is either the High school classes or the grades and often both are neglected. The writer lias known pupils to lose as many as two years by staying in the country schools when they should have gone to High school. What then shall be done with the pupil who has completed the eighth grade? Are you sure he has education enough to be a farmer? Or if he is not going to bo a farmer, has he education enough to eope successfully with his rivals in whalever line of work he isvln enter? It used to be said, if one is not fitted for anything else, let him be a farmer."" farming is becoming more and more a profession. One should not think of entering a profession with less than a High school educalion. Once in a while one succeeds without il, but where one such succeeds, a hun dred fail. Parents, whatever you are sav REASONS sen EU eph E. Wiles, treasurer. The time arranged for the annual reunion has been fixed for the last Thurs day in August. A committee on entertainment was chosen as follows: Misses Rachel and Hat tie Adams, Rachel Livingston and Emily Warner. In teresting speeches were made by Thomas Wiles and Captain Isaac Wiles of Plattsmouth, and Mr. Dean of Iowa. The family dinner was served in picnic style from tablecloths spread upon the grass. One hun dred and thirty-live persons were served from one long table in this fashion. An incident of the reunion worthy of mention is that at the meeting four years ago one auto mobile was the only horseless vehicle in use by the Wiles' rela tives, while on this occasion there were fourteen automobiles used in conveying the folks to the reunion. Arrangements were made for a committee to meet all trains next year and welcome the visitors. All but two of the six reunions have been held in the grove of Thomas Wiles. Two years ago the re union was held on I he Iowa side, a few miles south of Glenwood, and last year at the grove of An-.dei'nou-UaYWwest of.-Myrray.-The meeting next year will be in the Thomas Wiles' grove, the same as this year. ing are you not saving largely I hat you may bel ter provide for your children? lint is it not bet ter to put your children in a position whereby I hey may be able to provide for. themselves? A number of positions are now closed to one without a High school educalion. Statistics show that the boy with a High school education has about 15 chances to 1 of the other boy win does not go to High school. Are you willing that other children should have this advantage over yours? ARRESTED TRESSPASSING AND PURLOINING GRAPES From Friday's Pally. i On complaint of T. M. Carter a complaint was filed yesterday by County Atorney Taylor against Ted Renner and Erwin Fulling ton, charging them with entering the vineyard of Mr. Carter yester day morning and carrying away with them ripe grapes to the value of $5. Warrants were issued and the boys brought into court and their cases set down for hear ing this morning. The boys were before the county attorney and made their statements that they did take a couple of bunches each. Hut Mrs. Carter informed the stale's counsel that they had a hat full when she saw them. At a hearing before Judge Archer this morning the matter was settled by the parents of the boys paying the costs and paying Mr. Carter for his grapes, and the matter was then dismissed? Enjoys First Ride Today. From Friday's Dally. W. C. Ray of Bethany, Mo., who is visiting his son, George, near Murray, accompanied his son to Omaha this morning, Mr. Ray has not been in Omaha for fifty years, and having never had a ride on a street car, expects to enjoy that pleasure for the first lime today. George expected to lake his father over to the Bluffs and show him thai city also. Team Work. Anyone wanting team work of any kind call on Tom Try. 8-30-2wks-d. Take Notice! The Knights and Ladies of Se curity will hold their regular meeting at their lordge rooms Monday evening, September 2, at the usual hour. All members are urged to be present, as the an nual election of officers will be held at this time. 50 ANNIVERSARY JUBILEE PLATTE LODGE NO. 7 1. 0.0. F. A Large Attendance and a Genuine Good Time Enjoyed by All Present. From Friday' Dally. There was a large attendance at the fiftieth anniversary cele luHion of the Platte Lodge No. 7, I. O. O. V., which convened at the lodge room last night. The exer cises were conducted in the gen eral assembly room, the meeting being presided over by Mr. F. H. Sleimker. Prayer was offered by Rev. A. L. Zink, and addresses were made by I. P. Gage, grand secretary of the stale lodge, and by Rev. Zink. Platte Lodge No. 7, I. O. O. F., was organized at Plattsmouth, Neb., August 29, 1802. The chart er members were: Brothers 1). II. Wheeler, E. P. Bernardin, R. M. Clark, E. Giles and C. II. Wool colt. The first officers of the lodge were: It. M. Clark, N. G.; E. P. Bernardin, V. G.; B. Spur lock, secretary; C. H. Woolcolt, treasurer; D. M. Wheeler, I. G.; and E. Giles, O. G. The first man to join the lodge was B. Spurlock, who was admitted by card the night of the organization. The lodge first met in the. old court house, on the second floor, where it held its sessions for two years. After the first two years the lodge formed a stock company with the Masonic lodge and erect ed the building now occupied by the lodge at the corner of Main rand Third streets. Later the lodge purchased the share of the Masons and after many ups and downs the lodge today owns its own home, furniture, regalia, has a little over $700 in the bank and owes not a cent. The lodge has about eighly members in good standing. The oldest member in the lodge at the present time, in point.of member ship, is Brolher P. D. Bales, who joined the lodge May 15, 18(59. The next are Brothers Joseph Felzer, January 26, 1881; R. J. Minford, January 15, 1882; Henry Thierolf, June 14, 1883; George Kroehler, August 2, 1883; P. C. Peterson, January 29, 1885, and F. II. Steimker, February 7, 1889. The present officers of the lodge are: Harry Kruger, N. G.; Hans Seivers, V. G.; V. II. Mullis, secretary; J. P. Sattler, treasurer; J. E. Kirkham, chaplain; T. E. Olson, I. G.; M. L. Johnson, J. E. Kirkham and C. A. Johnson, trustees. After the speeches from the visiting and resident brothers the members and their families repaired to the dining room, where all were served to sand wiches, coffee, fruits, ice cream and cake. A fine time was en joyed by all present. After I tic band concert in the park the band went to the I. O. O. F. building and played several fine selections. Miss Snyder Will Teach. Miss Anna Snyder departed for Dakota City, Neb., this morning to begin a term of school Septem ber 2. . Miss Snyder is a graduate of the Plattsmouth High school and of the Peru normal and is well equipped for the position to which she has been elected. She will lake charge of the third and fourth grades and we predict for her success, as she has been an excellent student. Visiting in South Dakota. From Saturday's Dally. Mr. and Mrs. 'John Chairant, whose farm home is in the vicinity of Plallsmoulh, Neb., the former home of the Northwest pod, fam ilies, arrived in this city Hie first of the week en mule to Fruildale, where they will visit for a lime with their daughter, Mrs. W. J. Johnston and family. The Chal fanls have been visiting for sev eral months with a daughter at Lusk, Wvo., and another at Lead Cily. Belle Fourth (S. f),) Northwest Post. DEATH OF AN OLD A! MOST HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZEN Nicholas Halmes Passed Away at Home in This City at an Early Hour This Morning. From Friday's Dally. Again death has entered our midst and called to his reward one of Plaltsmouth's foremost pioneer citizens, this time in the person of Nicholas Halmes, whose illness has been noted at different limes in the Journal during the past tvo years. Mr. Halmes has been a familiar figure in Cass county for more than :lfly-five years, first coming lo Nebraska in 1857. He was born in Prussia August 15, 1831, passing- his eighty-first birthday two weeks ago. His parents came lo Wisconsin in the early 50's, and Nicholas resided in that state for some three years before locating in Cass county. Coming here in 1S57, he located on a homestead near Weeping Water, which he owned until 18(H). In 1800 Mr. Halmes was married to Miss Hen rietta Obernalte, with whom ho lived until 1880, when his wife (iied. Seven children were born to Ibis union, being, Mary, Nicholas, Peter, Lena, Rosa, George and Joseph who survive their parents. Mr. Halmes was a second lime married in 1881, this time to Miss Henrietta Plager, who survives her husband. The deceased was a prosperous and shrewd business man and always ready to aid any enterprise which would benefit the com munilj in which he resided. In I8(( he sold his farm near Weep ing Water and purchased one in Plall.Hi.-.outh precinct, and byvhis industry and economy soon added many broad acres to his holdings. About three years ago he retired from the farm an4 moved lo Plattsmouth, where his home has been since. Re was a faithful member of tin' Catholic church. His funeral will lake place from SI. John's Catholic church Mon day at 10 a, in. LAND IS. C.E. THRESHER VISITING UTTER S PARENTS From Friday's Dally. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Thrasher of Maldron, Washington, arrived in the city Wednesday evening for a couple of weeks' visit with home folks. "Connie," as he is known to the many friends in Platts mouth, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Thrasher, and was born and raised in this city, but of late years has not made I his city his home. He holds a good position in the west, but now and then en joys a visit with the old folks at home. The pleasure is thusly double, for no one enjoys a visit from their children better than Mr. ami Mrs. Thrasher. A Surprise Party. From Friday' Dally. A very pleasant surprise party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mauer in South Park on August 28, at 2:30 p. m., in honor of the fourteenth birthday anniversary of Misses Anna and Maiy Mauer. Various games were played, from which the merry company derived a fine lime. Dainty refreshments were served at 4 p. m. and at 5:30 all de parted for their homes, wishing Mary and Anna many more happy birthdays. Those who enjoyed this oc casion were: Ruby Winscot, Ina Crook, Fay Crook, Myrtle Peter sen, Beulah aPrker, Josephine Vanka, Tonie Vanka, Frankie Mauer, Mary Mauer, Celesline Mauer, Anna and Mary Mauer. A Snap at $125 Per Acre. 15 i acres, 5 miles west and 1 mile north of Plallsmoulh, Neb. Good (l-room house 28xx30. Barn 3fx54. 25 acres nlfalfa, 15 acres clover, 15 acres pasture, balance good farm land. One-quarter mile lo school. For further par ticulars write or 'phone E. T. Younker, Glenwood, la. 8-22-3tvkIy LOUIS KUHNEY II ART JACOBY tried for hub imo Kuhney Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to Indeterminate Time to the Penitentiary, and Then Paroled Uuder Orders of the Court, While Jacoby Pleaded Not Guilty, and Was Remanded Back to Jail for the Present. From Saturday's Dally. In- the district court yesterday Louie Kuhney and Arthur Jacoby were arrigned on the charge of high-time burglary, perpetrated at the Kunsmann & Ramge meat market last week. Jacoby plead ed not guilt and was remanded to jail to await his trial at the next term of court. Kuhney pleaded guilty and was sentenced to an indeterminate term in the peni tentiary of from one to seven years. In his statement to the court, Kuhney said that, he was alone, and when interrogated by Judge Travis and asked if he had not slated when first placed under ar rest that Arthur Jacoby was with him, Kuhney replied I hat he had, but that, at that lime he was drunk and did not know what he did say. On the interposition of Kuhney's sisters, Mrs. Alice Brazie of Benson, and Mrs. E. C. Widner of Omaha, he was paroled by Judge Travis, his sis ters giving their reconizance in BURLINGTON MEETS WITH SEVERAL ACCIDENTS From Friday's Dally. No. 71, an east-bound freight, fractured a wheel between Platls inoulh and Pacific Junction early this morning, so (hat railway traffic was deranged for some hours. No. ( was annulled be tween Omaha and Pacific Junc tion, as well as No. 15 from Pa cific Junction lo Omaha. A special was made up here and in charge of C. S. Johnson took all Omaha passengers out, on schedule lime. Just after No. 21 had delivered its passengers to the state at 1:12 today, in swilching a coach or two at the rear of the (rain, Ihe en gine drive wheels failed to follow Ihe cars, and while (he front trucks took one line of road Ihe la'ge drivers tried lo hold Ihe oilier, resulting in ripping up a red or so of track and grounding the engine, delaying No. 21, as well as the fast mail, for some lime. CHICKENS TRESSPASSING CAUSES SOME TROUBLE From Friday's Dally. The controversy between citi zens of the west end of Main street over tresspassing chickens was terminated yesterday morn ing by Ihe court assessing a tine of ft and costs, a total of $1, against the owner of the fowls. A warrant was issued for the mnn and Hie court heard the evidence of Ihe complaining neighbor, w l o, with his wife, staled that they had lost a bushel or more of perfect ly good tomatoes by having them pecked by the defendant's chick ens. The defendant was invited by Ihe judge lo take Ihe stand, but declined lo swear. Defend ant's wife had been in Ihe case, but was too ill to appear in court. And il seemed a hardship on de fendant, too, as the man's wife being sick, could not, look afler Ihe chickens, but coinplainanls were demanding the protect ion of the law, and the court, reluctantly placed the fine against defendant. The judge then advised them to get rid of their chickens and live in peace hereafter, but the coin plainanls did not think that would slop the trouble. Miss Mabel McBride, who has been spending the summer with Mrs. H. S. Austin and her sister, Miss Grace, relurned to Omaha this aflernoon. ; WISH 5 RAIE'S SI E open court, obligating themselves for the good behavior of their brother. The parole was" condition that the defendant answer and appear at each term of the district court and report on what his conduct had been, and that he shall abstain from drinking intoxicants and stay away from the beverage and support his wife and chil dren. The judge cautioned the defendant (hat should he be found delinquent j ,, particular, he should be sent on to Lancaster to serve out h;s sentence within the penilenliary walls. The law allowing a man sen tenced lo Ihe penitentiary lo bo paroled is a wise provision, and in instances where the head of the family is the delinquent, al lows his services to go to tho support of his wife and children instead of to the stale. It is wise in the respect also that the bene ficiary of it does not have lo as sociate with Ihe hardened crim inals always found within every prison. Returns Home by Auto Route. From Saturday's Dally. Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Kbinger ami son, William, who have been here for tin past, week visiting. at the Weidman home, departed tin's morning for I heir home in Plain view, Neb. They were accom panied by Mrs. Weidman anil son, George, who will visit for a few days in Plainview. Tin? I rip w ill be made in Ihe automobile of Mr. Kbinger. Miss Louise Eliinger, who ca with her father, return ed yesterday by rail, going to" llavelock, where she ine, Misses Edith and Edna Kroehelr, who will also make the. Kbinger home in Plainview a few days' visit. Mr. and Mrs. Barker expect to return home Sunday or Monday. They have been visiting with friends in Ihe counly. MRS. BATTEN ENTERTAINS THE LA0IES1ID SOCIETY From Friday's Dally. The members of the Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church were very pleasantly enterlained by Mrs. H. T. Ballen at her home on Wintersleen Hill yesterday after noon. In spite of (he intense heal there were a large number of the ladies in attendance, all of whom most thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The ladies held their regular business session, at which time the annual election of ofllcers occurred, the following being elected: Mrs. W. L. Austin, president; Mrs. Glenn, firsl vico president; Mrs. Helen Mauzy, sec ond vice president; Mrs. Val Bur kel, secretary; Margaret Mauzy, treasurer. The ladies then straightened up all business mat ters for the year, after which they adjourned and devoted Ihe re mainder of the afternoon hours to a splendid social time. De licious refreshments were served. In County Court. From Nntunlny'M Dully. Administration was granted to day to John Polerek in the estate of his wife, Mrs. Celia Poleck. A suit was commenced in tho counly court I his morning entitled James F. Wilson vs. Arnienus J. Foreman, charging the defendant with forcibly and with strong arm entering Ihe real estate de scribed as lot, 5, in block 1, of tho village of Alvo, the properly of the defendant and the entry was made as long ago as November, it'll. The detention of tho properly had been maintained by defendant ever since, The com plaint was signed by Attorney Dale C. Boyles, who will look af ter the palinlilT's inleresls in tho litigation.