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VOL. XXXII.
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1913:
NO. 3.
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" From Friday's Dally.
The Plattsmouth Commercial
j X club held its first meeting of the
v-scJt year last evening at their rooma
in the Coates' block, and the gen
eral feeling expressed was that
the year just .beginning held
greater possibilities for the club
and the city than any person im
agined and that it only needed a
little energy and getting together
of Iho citizens to make 1913 a
red letter year in the annals of
the city. Vice President Falter
presided over the meeting, as
President Pollock was in Omaha
and unable to attend. '
"After the discussion of different
communications, which had been
read by the secretary, the presi
dent announced the election of
officers for the ensuing year. For
the office of president the name of
Henry Schneider was .placed in
nomination, and on motion, he
was elected unanimously, as well
a9 was Philip Thierolf for vice
president. When the office of sec
retary was reached, E. II. Wescott
placed the name of Secretary Tidd
before the club for re-election,
bui Mr. Tidd stated that his busi
ness affairs were such that it
would be impossible for him to
accept the ofllco for another term
and that he would request the club
to pick someone else to fill the
position.' The club then insisted
that Mr. Wescott accept the office,
which be had filled before with
such credit to himself and the
elub, and despite his protests, he
was elected to the oftlce. Rae F
Patterson, who has been treasurer
of the rlub during the past year,
was unanimously re-elected to
the office which he has filled so
creditablv. The Commercial club
can be congratulated on the choice
it has made in its officers, as they
will make fitting successors for
the. present able set of officers and
can be depended on to get into
the harness and boost for the in
terests of the t-itv all the time
Secretary Tidd thanked lh(
members for the assistance they
had given him during the period
he had served as secretary of the
club, and although his business
affairs would not permit him to
retain the office he would be fotuu:
in the ranks, giving whatever ait
he could to the club.
President-elect N'tineider was
called upon for a few remarks and
staled that while he believed there-
were more able members for tin
office of president, he appreciate!
the honor conferred upon him
and would attempt to discharge
the duties of the office to the best
of his ability and would devot
all the time that he could to the
upbuilding of the club. He stated
that the club offered a great tieU:
for good for the city and that
every person in tlie city wlio had
-'the least interest here should be
long to the club, that the- inter
change of ideas could prove of
benefit to every member and tend
to the upbuilding of the city.
The proposition of holding an
other banquet was discussed and
it was decided to have a committee
appointed by the president to take
the matter in hand and arrange
for the gathering. Mr. Falter
stated that he would donate the
tiso of Coates' hall for the banquet
night, which generous offer was
accepted by the club, and the mat
ter will be taken up at once and
arrangements made for holding
the banquet, which, if it is any
thing like thi; previous ones, will
be most successful.
Mr. Wescott, in a few remarks,
stated that he believed that the
Commerical club should endeavor
to get in closer touch with the
men employed in the Burlington
shops and have them enler into
i the work that the club is doing,
and that, the mutual interests of
everyone would be benefited by it.
The club was not only laboring for
the interests of the merchants,
but the idea of it was to improve
the city in every respect and that
every man in the rlty who had
the interests of the city at heart
and made bis home hero should
be a member of the club and take
part in the deliberations of that
body. There were no bars to the
membership and every citizen of
the town was desired and wel
comed in the club membership
and they were needed there, where
they could work for the city's wel
fare. The club should become
more popular with the people and
greater interest taken in its work,
as it is the organization that is
laboring for the welfare of the
city and its interests.
Mr. Falter brought up the mat
ter of having the directors of the
club meet together once a week
at noonday luncheon, at which
time they could be greatly benefit
ed by the interchange of ideas at
these gatherings. ' The matter of
givifjg.Jtheae luncheons has been
arranged for and they will be the
source of much benefit, not only
to the directors, but the club as
well. The cost of the luncheons
will be paid by the directors
theniselves, and not cost the club
anything.
The meeting of the club was
very profitable to everyone at
tending and many good ideas for
the winter campaign outlined and
the year's work opens up with the
best prospects for success.
The retirement of President
Pollock conies after two years of
very faithful service to the city
and its best interests and during
the time he has held this office he
has spared no efforts to give the
club all the time and energy that
he could, and the splendid record
that the club has made has been
largely through his efforts. Sec
retarv Tidd and Vice President
Falter have also been very zealous
workers for the best interests of
the club during the time they
have been in the club and have
served as officers of that or
ganization.
MESSAGE VERY FRANK
He Opposes a New Capital
Building and the Removal of
State University.
From Friday's Daily.
Upon every proposition of cur
rent interest to the people of Ne
braska Governor Morehead has
frankly and candidly expressed his
convict ions in the message he
presented to the legislators. There
is no trimming upon any public
question. He bluntly declares
what he thinks ought to be done
or what he believes should not
be done, in the adjustment of the
state's affairs.
Every recommendation em
bodied in his message is of the
progressive order. There is no
catering to special interests, to
classes or to sectionalism. He
has looked at every miestion upon
its merits ami has discussed
from his convictions in relation
to it alone.
through all ol his message
runs an unspoken appeal for
economy, tor instance, ne lavors
a division of the work of the su
preme court into sections, am
not an increase in its member
ship. He favors an investigation
of slate institutions to the end
that the number of employes may
bo reduced. He opposes the erec
tion of a new capilol building and
the removal of the university. He
opposes spending money on the
Panama exposition. In educa
tional allairs he is for every
measure that will increase tho
value of our institutions for the
promotion of agriculture.
Many may differ with the gov
ernor upon the questions dis
cussed in his message, but none
can fail to admire the candor
with which he slates his position.
Receives Deserved Appointment.
Miss Jessie Fox, who served in
such an efficient manner at the
last session of the legislature, has
received an appointment as a
clerk of one of the committees of
the house. Miss Fox is a very
clever young lady and her ap
pointment conies as a most
worthy recognition of her services
in the past.
The Journal Want Ads for results.
GOVERNOR MOREHEAD S
"THE SERVANT IN THE
HOUSE" COMING SOON
"The Servant in the House,"
which Harper's magazine calls
'the most remarkable play i:i
the English language," and which'
the New York Evening Post says
is "the greatest drama of the
generation," will be presented at
the Parniele theater Friday night,
January 17, by the greatest com
pany of players ever seen in the
middle west. "The Servant in
the House" was produced in New
York at the Savoy theater, and ran
for nearly a year, playing to
crowded houses, even throughout
the intense heat of the summer
months. Since that time it ha9
been presented in Chicago, San
Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia
and other large cities of this
country, and in London, Berlin
and Vienna, on the continent.
Everywhere it has been proclaim
ed by critics the most important
contribution to the stage that has
been seen within the memory of
the present day theater-goers..
The central character of the play
is a Hindoo, whom many critics
call a reincarnation of Christ.
The play, however, is entirely
modern. Its scenes are laid in
England and the events of the
famous story are supposed to
have occurred during one single
morning in spring.
PLATTSMOUTH STATE BANK
RE-ELECT OLD OFFICERS
From Friday's Dally.
The stockholders of the Plaits
mouth State bank yesterday held
their annual meeting and elected
the officers of that institution for
the ensuing year. The officers
that have held during the past
year were all re-elected and con
sist of the following named gen
tlemen: President, W. H. Newell;
vice president, J. H. Becker;
cashier, J. M. Roberts; assistant
cashier, C. (1. Fricke; directors,
John Albert, W. II. Newell, J. I1
Falter. J. II. Becker, J. M. Hob
erts, F. G. Fricke and L. B. Egen-
berger. The condition. of the
bank is most pleasing to the
stockholders and a very sub
slant ial train in the amount of
business done during the year was
shown, which was most gratify
ing, and under the able manage
ment of the bank officials the
bank is constantly expanding am
acquiring new business. The
usual dividend was declared at
the meeting.
LOYAL MYSTIC LEGION OF
AMERICA INSTALL OFFICERS
From Friday's Dally.
The Loyal Mystic Legion of
America held their installation of
officers at the A. (). U. W. hal
last evening, which was attended
by a large number of the mem
hers or this most prosperous
order. The following officers were
placed jit office to serve for the
coming year: W, C, J. E. Mason;
W. V. C, J. II. Eppings; W. P.,
Agnes Cottier; W. S., J. C. Peter
son; W .T., L. II. Peterson; C. E.,
Mrs. Martha J. Peterson; C. P.,
Walter Cotner. The work of in
stalling the officers was very im
pressive, and following the busi
ness session of the order tho
members adjourned to the hall
below, where a fine social time
was enjoyed until a late' hour, in
dancing and social conversation,
which proved most pleasing to
the members and their friends,
who were present. At an ap
propriate hour most delicious re
freshments were served by the
committee, which served to finish
out a most profitable and enjoy
able evening. The Plattsmouth
council has been in existence for
fifteen years and during that time
has paid out between ?10,00() and
$50,000 in benefits to the families
of mcmbe'rs. This order has one
of the largest per capita surplus
of any lodge in the slate, and
while its membership is not as
largo as many, still it stands
head ami shoulders above others
in Iho state finanically.
Big Wolf Hunt.
From Filday's Duily.
The lovers of the hunt in this
city will be pleased to learn that
a big wolf hunt has been arranged
to take place next Monday morn
ing, and everyone desiring to
enter should be on Main street at
8 o'clock, armed with a shotgun
no rifles will be allowed and the
party will organize. Don't fail to
be on hand with your vveapon, as
the hunt promises to be all that
anyone could desire who is look
ing for excitement.
OFFICERS OF WOODMEN OF
THE WORLD INSTALLED
From Friday' Dally.
Last evening tho Woodmen of
the World held their installation
of officers at the G. A. R. hall.
They were in charge of Sovereign
V. M. Mullis and were very im
pressive ceremonies. The fol
lowing 'officers were installed: R.
B. Moffatt, C. C; II. L. Kruger,
banker; W. B. Rishel, clerk;
Georgo Sitzman, escort; Emil Al-
ford, sentry; Dr. E. D. Cummins
and Dr. E. W. Cook, physicians;
II. M. Soennichsen, V. M. Mullis
and R. B. Moffatt, managers.- W.
B. Rishel, deputy for Cass county,
offers special inducements to all
members to help make the year
1913 a record-breaker. For fur
ther information see him. He
is also agent for the World Ac
cident association, which pays a
benefit
ness.
for the first week's sick.
DEATH OF FORMER PLATTS
MOUTH YOUNG LADY
From Friday's Daily.
Mrs- Rebe.cc !) Ferree, aceom.
pauied by her brother, ' W. T
Smith, and Miss KitLic Smith, de
parted this afternoon for Council
Bluffs, whero they were called by
the death of Miss Clara Ferree
which occurred in that city this
morning at 5 o'clock, Miss Ferre
formerly resided in this city,
where her mother now resides
ami conducted a dancing schoo
here for some months, until bei
health began to fail her. Her
death occurred at the home of her
sister in Council Bluffs, and the
funeral will be held there, prob
ably on Monday. Miss Ferree has
been suffering for some time with
dropsy, but her death came as
very sudden shock to her friends
in Ibis city, who will feel her loss
most deeply.
Western Serum Co. Elects Officers
From Friday's Daily.
The Western Serum company
of this city held their regular
yearly meeting yesterday after
noon at the office of J. P. Falter,
in the Coates' block, and elected
new officers for the ensuing year.
The following gentlemen were
chosen: President, Henry Schneid
er; treasurer, T. H. Pollock; sec
retary, J. P. Falter. The com
pany is in a most flourishing con
dition and the stockholders are
highly pleased with the amount
of business done the last year.
John W. Falter was elected as
superintendent of the company's
plant south of this city, which
position be has been holding since
the removal from here of Dr.
Greeder, last October.
Will Play at Elmwood.
From Friday's Dally.
The M. W, A; orchestra depart
ed this afternoon for Elmwood,
where they play tonight at a grand
ball that is to be held in that city.
This organization has made a
good impression at the dances
they have played at in the central
part of the county, and their ex
cellent music is in constant de
mand. They appear regularly at
Weeping Water and Elmwood.
Good Banquet Committee.
From Friday's Dally.
President Schneider of the
Commerical club lias named Henry
Goos, George II. Falter and John
Halt as a committee to take care
of the big banquet, and as tho
boys are hustlers, a big crowd and
general good time can bo looked
for. The dale for the banquet will
be announced later.
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Over $300,000 Spent in Improve
ments In Platlsmouth During
the Years 1911-1912.
From Saturday's Dally.
What, the Commercial club has
done since its establishment, four
years ago, is a matter that most
of our citizens have given little
thought, but the members have
been pounding away on the pro
position of improving and better
ing the city and have made a
record of which they have no need
to feel ashamed, and since the
time it has been in existence tho
city has udvanced more than in
fifteen years previous, and when
business men and citizens awake
to the great good that the or
ganization can. do and get into the
club membership, as they should,
the club can be made one of tho
biggest and best of the stale and
the city improved in pace with the
efforts of the club. Below are a
few of the propositions that have
been made possible through tho
efforts of tho club and its ener
getic members:
Do you know that tho Platts
mouth Commercial club is only
about 1 years old?
Do you know that in that lime
the government postotllce building
was' secured and built? It is a
building that we may all feel
proud of. With it came the pav
ing of Vine, Fourth and Fifth
streets, which adds so much to
wards the beautifying of the city
Do you know that in that time
the M. E. Smith shirt and overall
factory was located in this city,
which affords employment for
from 30 to 40 people?
Do you know that iu that time
Chicago avenue was widened,
graded and beautified?
Do you remember that four
years ago the city was wholly in
darkness, and when you came
down town you were compelled to
carry a lantern with you?
Do you recall that about two
years ago Havelock was boasting
that they were going to get, the
nurlinglon lirass loundry away
from this city?
Do you know thai within the
past year a wagon and automobile
bridge was built across the Platte
river, and that Plattsmoul h is now
located on the Omaha-Kansas City
Scenic Route, and also on the
Transcontinental Sunset Route
from New York to Los Angeles for
automobile travel?
Do you know that alter Iho
building of the Platte river bridge
the United States army rille range
was located at Plattmouth, which
will bring from 2.000 to 1,000
soldiers to (his city from two to
four months each year'.'
Among oilier things accomp
lished in Plattsmouth was the
building of a road to the ferry, the
securing of a new road to the
Plulle river bridge, the building
of the gasoline engine factory and
foundry, the organization of the
Western Serum company, which
is now manufacturing auM-hog
cholera serum and supplying the
state agricultural departments of
Virginia, West Virginia, Wiscon
sin and many other states with
Plattsinotuh-made goods; that
the Burlington baud was or
ganized to furnish such splendid
concerts tree in the summer sea
son. Do you recall thai only four
years ago there were several
vacant store rooms in this city
and a seeming expression of de
spair was written upon the coun
tenances of almost every business
man in the city? While today, for
the first time in twenty years,
there is not a single vacant store
room for rent in the city, and in
stead of despair and low-spiritedness
you find new, bright, up-to-date
store fronts and enterprise
and success written on every
countenance.
Do you know that during Hie
years 1911-12 then' was more
than !?300,000 spent in perman
ent improvements.
Directly in some ami indirectly
iu others, the Plattsmouth Com
mercial club has performed its
part in all Iheso accomplish
ments. The Commercial club be-
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licves that this is the golden op
portunity to make Plattsmouth a
bigger, busier and better city
than she has ever been. It can
be done, if every merchanic, car
penter, painter, plasterer, paper-
hanger, mason, laborer, property
owner and citizen will join. In
union there is strength; in united
efforts there is achievement.
Let's all join the Commercial club
and make the year 1913 the ban
ner year in achievement.
A CAT CAUGHT SUCK
ING CHILD'S SREATH
From Saturday's Dally.
There are perhaps many people
who doubt that cats suck tho
breath of life out of children, but
here is related an instance by tho
Glenwood Opinion that fully dem
onstrates that cats are dangerous
in a sleeping room with children:
Some people do not believe a
cat will suck tho breath of a
child. Georgo Cross of Glenwood
said he did not believe it either
until Tuesday night of this week.
A. stray kitten came to their
home in the south part of tho
city and they concluded they would
keep it as a pel for their little
child of 2 years, but now they
think not. Tuesday night some
thing mysterious caused Mrs.
Cross to awaken iu the night, and
to her abject horror she found tho
kitten with its nose and mouth in
serted clear into Iho child's mouth
and lying sucking the little ono'a
breath. Tho child was black and
blue in the face and nearly dead.
Mr. Cross vouches for the absolute
truth of this statement. Of courso
the cat was removed and the child
soon recovered, but probably ten
or fifteen minutes more and Its
little life would have been ended
then and there. Allow no cat
where a child sleeps.
IS THE I
From Huturdity'a Dally.
. The Iroquois Indian orchestra
that appeared in concert at the
Parmele theater last evening was
one of the best musical attrac
tions that has been here in a long
time, and they gave a program
very pleasing to all attending ami
I hey deserved a much larger crowd
to hear their splendid playing.
There were eight members in the
orchestra ami their music was of
the highest order and ranged from
classic numbers tn rag-time ami
were all executed with brilliancy
and skill. One vocal number was
gien by the soprano of the com
pany, it being I lint always beauti
ful, "Silver Threads Among Ihw
Gold," and made a deep impres
sion 1 1 j m 1 1 1 the audience. It is to
be regretted that, more of the
music. o ing public of Hie city
were not present to hear I his
splendid concert. A large delega
tion from the Red Men lodge were
present in a body o listen to the
music.
HON. W. 0. CANNING VISITS
HIS PLATTSMOUTH FRIENOS
Frutu Sntuiduy'a Dully.
lion. W. B. Banning of Union
was iu the city last evening, com
ing up lo attend the Masonic lodge
last night. While here Senator
Banning paid his respects to the
Journal and spent a few moments
in social chat. He attended the
inauguration of Governor More
head Thursday, and also met
many of his friends from out in
the stale, who regretted his de
feat for re-election. Senator
Banning was a leader in the sen
ate two years ago and proved one
of its very ablest members. Such
men as W. B. Banning are very
few when it conies lo serving in
a legislative body, where com
mon sense and good judgment
prevail. People of Otoe and Cass
counties will soon learn their
mistake in the defeat of Senator
Banning, if they have not already
done so.
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