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VOLUME XXXI.
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAP, DECEMBER 23, 1912.
NO. 1C5.
Knlghs and Ladles of Security
Enjoy a Social Session at the
Lodge Rooms Last Night.
From Friday's Daily.
Tho Knights and Ladies of Se
curity held a most pleasant social
session at their hall last evening,
following the regular business
session of the lodge. A splendid
program had been prepared and
oa.0 of the most delightful times
that the lodge has held wa3 par
ticipated in by the members pres
ent. Miss Marguerite Shull of New
York, who is visiting in the city,
was present and favored the
audience with a beautiful solo,
which was one of the most pleas
ant features of the evening, as
Miss Shull has a splendid voice
and her singing last evening made
her a favorite at once with the
large crowd.
Mrs. Allen J. Hoeson gave one
of her delightful readings, which,
as usual, was very pleasing. An
drew Moore, who is one of the
most talented singers in the city,
gave a vocal number that was
more than pleasing, and the only
rogret is that the public has no!
been allowed to hear him oftener.
Miss Seybert gave a number of
very pleasing instrumental num
bers, which proved quite a treat
to those attending. Miss Ethel
Ley da also gave several piano se
lections, which were deeply ap
preciated. After the program'the refresh
ments committee annonnced that
Uiey had prepared something for
the members to discuss and pro
ocoded to serve delicious refresh
ments, consisting of sandwiches,
wafers and coffee, and the mem
berB of the lodge stand ready to
give their committee a vote of
(hanks, for they certainly have
the right idea about preparing
good things to eat.
CONTEMPLATES A BIG TRIP
TO PACIFIC COAST CITIES
From Friday's Dally.
Hugh Cory of Sac City, Iowa, a
brother of John Cory of this citv
came in yesterday afternoon and
will visit for a few days with hi
brother before starting on an ex
tensive tour of the west am
southwest, in company with his
wire, son and daughter. The fam
ily will leave Sac City next week
The first place to be visited will
be Sattle, Washington, where
they have relatives, and from
there they will go to North Yaki
ma and nellingham, Washington
for a short visit with a son, son.
in-law and brother, for a time
and then leave for Portland. Ore.
where they will be the guests of
old neighbors for a short time
and then proceed to Sacramento
California, where they have a
number of cousins living, and
from this point they will visit at
1.09 Angeles for a time with a son,
and from there they will depart
for Texas, where a visit will be
made with relatives in Navasola
and Millikan, from where they will
go to Peabody, Kansas, and Kan
sas City for a short visit. The
trip will take up nine months nnd
will be full of much enjoyment to
Mr. Cory and his family, as well
as the relatives on the Pacific
coast, who will be given an oppor
tunity to see the old folks.
Will Construct Bridges.
From Friday's Dally.
The force of men employed by
the Nebraska Construction com
pany, under the charge of Albert
Funk, came in yesterday after
noon and will slay here for tho
winter. They have been engaged
working in this county and have
placed a large number of bridges
in condition for tho winter. The
men employed in the gang resid
ing here, besides the foreman,
consists of Clyde Funk, John
Filzpatrick, jr., and Lincoln
Petty.
Here From Illinois.
Joseph Cecil, ex-sheriff of Put
nam county, Illinois, arrived yes
terday afternoon from his home
in Illinois for a short visit here
with his brothers, Stephen and
Isaac Cecil. Mr. Cecil is greatly
pleased with this western country
and also to meet his brothers,
whom he had not seen for some
time.
E
Several Fines Assessed and Evil
doers Sent to Jail Until the
Money Is Forthcoming.
From Friday's Dally.
This morning was a very busy
one in Judge Archer's court, as
there were a number of offenders
on hand to receive their dues.
George Pclrossc, the lallian,
who created the disturbance yes
terday afternoon, was brought in
and lined $! and costs as punish
ment for his intoxicated condi
tion. He slated that his partner
had taken 3i from his person for
safe-keeping yesterday, and the
judge decided to commit him to
jail until he could gel. in touch
with his friend and raise the
necessary amount for his release.
William Stewart, who has been
engaged in shuck corn near
Union, came up last evening and
proceeded to "tank up" in a hor
rible manner, and finally got him
self into the hands of the police
and this morning he was arraign
ed before Judge Archer, who as
sessed a fine of ?5 and costs on
him. William stated that he was
possessed of some $50 when he
started for this city, butvheu he
arrived hero he had only $2,
which he spent for refreshments,
ami tho judge decided to let him
lay out the sentence in the county
jail.
Lincoln Petty also decided last
evening to celebrate his home
coming and got well lit with
alcoholic stimulants with the re
suit that he also was given the $5
and costs route, and will languish
in jail until the sum is forthcom
ing to satisfy the outraged sense
of justice.
FINED $5 AND PAROLED
DURING GOOD BEHAVIER
From Friday's Pally.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Jake
Miller filed an information in
Judge Archer's court against her
husband, charging him with mak
ing a disturbance at their home.
Jake was on hand, and after hear
ing the evidence in the case tlie
judge decided to fine him $5 and
suspended the fine during good
behavior. There were several
conflicting stories at the trial as
to the behavior of Mr. Miller, as
well as the desire of the family
to get rid of him, and it made the
matter one hard to decide, but the
Judge was finally able to balance
the scales of justice.
DIES NIT THINK VERY
MICH OF WESTERN SOIL
From Friday's Dally.
W. II. Kailey returned this
morning from an extensive trip in
the northwestern part of the state,
having visited at Greeley Center,
Ord nnd Helfasl, Neb., where lie
has a daughter residing. Mr.
Hailey does not think very much
of the soil out there and says
that he would not farm in that
pari of the slate, as the soil is too
sandy nnd poor to produce goo
crops nnd that he would prefer to
live in a more productive section
and thinks that old Cass county
is about the best that he has
struck so far, and that he will re
main right here in the future.
We are now proprietors of the
Home Dry Cleaning Works, 'and
guarantee all our work in every
particular. Call and see us in our
new quarters in the new Leonard
Ruilding. Vejvoda & Kelcek.
JUDGE ARCHER S COURT
OES SOU
S
REVIVAL MEETING AT
THE CHRISTIAN CHURGH
From Friday's Dally.
At the Christian church last
evening Elder Dunklebergor spoke
of the old paths, making a strong
plea for the old-time religion, and
a return to the teachings of the
bible in its truth and simplicity.
Those present were especially well
pleased with the services. There
were a number of confessions and
a great deal of interest was mani
fested in the work of the meet
ings. The subject for this even
ing is "The Second Coming of
Christ How He Will Come and
What Will Po the Results." This
is one of the strongest sermons
which Rev. Dunkleberger delivers,
and should be heard by everyone
who is interested in one of the
most vital questions for which all
are asking a solution. There will
be no services tomorrow (Satur
day) evening, but on Sunday
then? will be services both moriv
ing and evening. These meetings
are intended for the moral and
spiritual uplift of the community
and should be attended by all. No
one can attend and not be greatlv
benefited for so doing.
THE COUNTY FARM IN A
MOST EXCELLENT CONDITION
From Friday's Dally.
The county commissioners re
cently made their regular semi
annual visit to the poor farm and
returned feeling that the farm
was in the best condition that it
has been for years and that
Superintendent George II. Tains
is certainly the right man in the
right place. The farm has been
in very prosperous condition and
they have been raising heavy
crops on the place, which fur
nishes enough to run the place
and feed the inmates. The land
on which the farm is located is
among the best in the county, and
as a consequence the crops are
correspondingly good. Mr. Tarns
is a very shrewd manager and has
made the best superintendent that
has been on the farm and has
given the best of satisfaction to
the commissioners and has treat
ed the inmates with uniform kind
ness and consideration. The com
missioners were greatly surprised
at the splendid meals served
there, and as one of the commis
sioners stated, it was a fneal far
better than you could buy at a
hotel. The methods introduced
by Mr. Tains on the farm has
shown what can be done when the
right man is at the head of af
fairs. "THE JOLLY SEVEN" CLUB
ENJOY A PLEASANT EVENING
From Friday's Dally.
"The Jolly Seven," a club com
posed of young girls of the city,
met last evening at the home of
their vice president, Miss Gladys
McMaken, and proceeded to enjoy
themselves as only young people
can. The principal event of the
evening was the hunting of tho
beautiful Christmas gifts in which
all of the members took part. To
close the evening of enjoyment a
delicious two-course luncheon
was served. For the occasion of
this pleasant gathering tho Mc
Maken home had been tastefully
decorated with all the beautiful
trimmings of the Christmas sea
son, and made a very beautiful
scene, with all the handsome
little ladies assembled. The mem
bers, on leaving, voted Miss
Gladys a most, royal entertainer
and Imped that l.hy might be her
Miosis again. Those present were:
Misses Rose Mae Creamer, Marie
Spies. Yerna Hatchett, Edith
Ramge, Adele Filzpatrick, Essie
Hut lory nnd Gladys McMaken.
I The regular monthly j
4 dance of the Modern Wood-
J men will bo given at their J
I hall on Saturday evening,
4 December 28. Music by the J
J M. W. A. orchestra. Every-
4 body cordially invited. 4
Mask Ball Saturday Night
The Plattsmouth Turn-Yerein
will give a grand mask ball at the
German Home on Saturday even
ing, January' H. 1913. Good
prizes will be given for tho best
costumes and everyone attending
is assurred of a genuine good
time. The music for the ball w ill
be furnished by the popular M. W.
A. orchesctra, and those failing
to attend will miss the time of
their lives. Remember the date
Saturday evening, January 11.
DA'
Miss Octa M. Austin and Linus
j
E. Reynolds United in tho Holy
Bonds of Wedlock.
From Friday's Daily.
A few days ago the Journal
made mention of this happy event.
bu( did "ot give a full account of
lh. celebration. Following is a
full account of the marriage,
which we clip from the Union
Ledger:
The marriage of Miss Octa M.
Austin and Mr. Linus E. Reynolds
look place Wednesday evening at
tho home of the bride's parents,
out mile east of Union, the cere
mony being performed by Rev. W.
A. fraylor, in the presence of the
relatives and a few intimate
friends. At the striking of the
hour of 8 Miss Leona Taylor sang
the beautiful ballad, "My Dear."
followed by a wedding march
played by the bride's sister, Miss
Mary Austin, as the bridal couple
entered the handsomely decorated
parlor, accompanied by Miss
Hazel Frans and Mr. William Rey
no'ls mere nev. Taylor was
awaiting them, and in a very
pretty and impressive ceremony
he pronounced tho words that
sealed the marriage vows.
A splendid weding feast fol
lowed, the excellence of which
was duo to tho artistic super
vision by Mrs. Charles Garrison.
Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds departed
yesterday morning for a few days'
visit in the north part of the stale,
and upon their return they will be
"at home" in rooms of the tele
phone company's building, al
ready nicely furnished and await
ing llieir relurn.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Dean Austin, and is one
of the most popular and talented
young ladies of this vicinity, hav
ing the friendship and high
esteem of many friends who have
known her from infancy. The
groom is a young man horn near
here, a son of Mr. and Mrs. James
Reynolds. He is a gentleman of
excellent character and business
ability, and is operator in the
Missouri Pacific olllce at this
place, a position in which he has
the confidence of railroad high
officials and the esteem of all who
have formed his acquaintance.
The Sayles Land Sold Again.
The land of the late William
Sayles, which was sold recently to
satisfy a mortgage held by tin
eslalo of Eva Sayles and which
was bid in by the administratoi
of the estate, Mrs. Georgia Rykert
has been transferred to August
W. Reins for tho consideration
of the sum of !?2,700. This laud
lies south of the city and near th
farm of Mr. Heins, who purchased
it of the administrator.
Death of Mrs. Mary Brady.
From Frlduy's Dally.
Death this afternoon at 1
o'clock claimed Mrs. Mary Ilrady,
the aged lady living north of this
city, who had been suffering from
blood poison. Mrs. Ilrady had
been a resident of this section
since IH'.H) and was a lady uni
versally respected by all who knew
her. She leaves surviving her
two sons, Elias and Thomas Kil
dow, and three sisters. The fun
eral arrangements have not been
completed as the Journal goes to
press.
We have a few boxes of excel
lent stationery which wo are sell
ing at 22 cents a box, and tho fol
lowing letters in the initial paper:
2 I, I P, 2 E, 1 G, 4 0. 2 J, 2 C,
which we are selling at 30c each.
I CUPID ITS
THE MARK ill
DEATH Ai IE
Dr. Franklin Potts, an Inmate of
the Masonlo Home, Passed
Away This Morning.
From Saturday's Dally.
the death ot Dr. Franklin Potts,
an aged inmate of the Masonic
Home, occurred this morning at
1 :30 o'clock, after an illness ex
tending over a number of years.
Tho doctor had been a member
of the Home for about a year and
was quite a favorite with the
other residents there. The funeral
services were held at the Homo
this morning, being conducted by
Rev. W. L. Austin of the First
Methodist church, and the body
was shipped to Kearney, Neb.,
where the doctor was a member of
Robert Morris lodge No. SO, A. F.
& A. M., which lodge will haw
charge of the funeral in that city.
Dr. Franklin Potts was born
August 8, 18:".), in Helmot coun
ty, Ohio, where he lived for a
number of years. He graduated
from the Rush Medical college at
Cincinnati, Ohio, and removed to
Chicago, where he resided for a
short lime, removing to Pulman
county, Illinois, where he engaged
in tho practice of medicine, and
also at Wenona, Illinois, where
ho was practicing for thirty years
going from there to Mondota and
Galesburg, where ho enjoyed a
successful practice for a number
of years until he decided to come
west to reside and located at
Kearney, Neb., where he resided
for a period of ten years and I hen
removed to Osceola and Albion,
Neb., in both of which cities he
practiced his profession, as well
as conducting a drug store.
The doctor was compelled to
quit active practice of medicine in
1907 and came to this city to enter
the Masonic Home April 12, 1012,
and has continued to live here
since that time until he was sum
moned to his final reward. The
doctor entered the Masonic order
at Mondota, Illinois, and later be
came a member of Robert Morris
lodge at Kearney, lie was mar
ried at the ago of 2.1 years to Miss
Jennie Rencli of Connorsville, In
diana, and leaves surviving him
the following children: Wilbor
II. Potts of Harvard, Neb.; Chas.
S. of Elm Creek, Neb.; Kdward F.
of Osceola, Neb.; Noble N. of
Washington, D. C. The doctor
was universally respected by all
who knew him and his passing
will be the cause of much grief to
those with whom he was ac
quainted. CITY SCHOOLS CLOSED FRIDAY
AFTERNOON FOR HOLIDAYS
The Plattsmouth city schools
closed yesterday afternoon for
the Christmas vacation and will
not open again until Mondav
morning, January 0, 1013. This
will give I he young folks a splen
did opportunity to recover from
the holiday festivities and will al
low them to stnrt in fresh for tho
rest of the school year. The
schools here will compare favor
ably with any in the slate and
many out-of-town students are
fiont here to take advantage of the
splendid educational facilities
offered and they feel well repaid,
for under the guidance of Super
intendent Abbott the schools have
advanced very rapidly.
Home From Oklahoma.
Yesterday afternoon G. W. Hu
man returned to his home in this
city after a visit of several weeks
duration in Oklahoma with rela
tives. Mr. Unman enjoyed his
visit greatly, but was glad to get
back to this section of the coun
try. He leaves Saturday for Corn
ing, Iowa, where he will stay for
the winter with his brother, who
is in poor health, and will look af
ter his farm there.
For Sale.
A number of thoroughbred
white Wyndotte cockrels. Inquire
of Julius Pitz. 12-9-8t-wkly
Meet at Perkins House.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
M. E. church was entertained in
a most delightful manner by Mrs.
John Cory at the Perkins house
yesterday afternoon. Tho ladies
participated in a most enjoyable
social lime, which was very pleas
antly interspersed with other
amusements. The regular busi
ness session was held. About the
hour of i tho large number in at
tendance were served a most ex
cellent luncheon by the hostess,
assisted by her daughters. At !
o'clock the ladies dispersed, vot
ing Mrs. Corey a splendid entertainer.
GREAT BASKET BALL
GAME LAST EVEIG
Plattsmouth High School Wins
From Nebraska City High by
a Score of 32 to 20.
From .Saturday's Dally.
One of the best basket ball
games that has occurred in this
city for a long time took place last,
evening at Ooalos' hall, when the
team representing the local 'High
school defeated the Nebraska City
High school team by a score of
32 to 20, ami tho local boys know
they had some game, as the team
from Nebraska City is composed
of a fine bunch of all-round
athleles and they know tho game
from start to finish.
Don Arries, captain of the local
team was tho main star of the.
evening, and while ho was closely
guarded by the Nebraska City
boys, he succeeded in getting flv?
field nnd nine foul goals, against
tho visitors. Seizor, Schneider
and Smith of tho visiting learn
were the most successful in se
curing baskets against Platts
mouth. In the first half the game
was very close, and the score was
9 to 11 in favor of Plattsmouth,
which made tin; outcome look very
doubtful, but in the second half
the team got to working in better
form, with the result I hat they se
cured a big lead on the Oloo
county boys and were able to
carry off the honors of the even
ing in splendid shape. The line
up of the teams and I heir goals
were as follows:
Plallsinntilh D. Arries (C).
L. V., field goal 5, rmil goal 9:
Marshall, R. F., field goal 2, foul
goal 1 ; Kyle, C, field goal I ; Dun
can, L. G.; It. Arries, R. G.
Nebraska City Seizor (C.i L.
V., field goal 2, foul goal 1; J.
Porter, R. F., foul goal I ; Schneid
er, C, field goal 2, foul goal, 2;
Smith, L. G.; G. Porter, R. G.
Referee Mr. Ouarkonbiisli of
Helleviie college.
The referee gave ory satis
factory treatment to both teams,
although the local team was
slightly handicapped by the rul
ings of the referee, as he was
used to the college game, which
is slightly dilTerent in the meth
ods of guarding than the boys
have been used to playing, but
they were perfectly satisfied with
the outcome.
The team here is trying to se
cure a game with either Omaha
or Council Itluffs High school
team for the Christmas vacation,
and they will make n red-hot con
test. Following the game last,
evening some of the young men of
the city' gave a most enjoyable
social dance, which served to
entertain tho visitors until time
for them to return home. Tho
visiting team was accompanied
by a number of rooters and tho
whole crowd was most pleasant,
and it is to bo hoped that they will
pay another visit here. The music
for the dance was furnished by
W. R. Holly and Miss Marie Fitz
gerald of tho M. W. A. orchestra.
Flno Floral Display.
From Saturday's Daliy.
Andrews & McDonald, the
hustling florists, have made u
beautiful display of potted plants
In one of the show windows nt
Fricko's drug store. These gen
tlemen have made arrangements
to supply all orders for cut
flowers, as well as potted plants,
and their samples that they have
on display certainly speaks well
of their products.