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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 16, 1913)
10 -&v-' moutb outma VOL. XXXII. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1913. NO. 4. 3 THE Much Business of Importance Was Transacted, Including Claims Allowed. From Tuesday's Daily. Despite the fact that last even ing was pay-day night and a very busy one in this city, all of the councilirieu except Dovey and Riohey were present when the mayor rapped for order, and the, gentleman from the Third ward came in later and was marked present. A communication was presented to the council signed by. John Kopia and twenty-five other citizens of the west part of town asking that a subway be put in by the Missouri Pacific over their tracks on Maiden Lane, onelhalf block north of Main street, as at present it is hardly safe for the residents of that section. The matter was referred to the judiciary committee for con sideration. County Surveyor Patterson also presented a communication in quiring why his claim against the city for services performed had not been acted upon. Tho claims committee has had this matter under consideration for some lime and has not been able to get in touch with Mr. Patterson, and the city clerk has been empowered to see "the surveyor ami attempt to pet the matter arranged between tho city and Mr. Patterson. Chief of Police Raiiiey present ed his report for the' month just ended, showing that thirteen per sons had been arrested during that t J i fi. This was referred to tho police committee, for (he pres ent. The report of the city clerk for the month showed the following amounts had been collected by that oillcial: Mrs. L. M. Taylor, part payment on cemetery lot, $5; Q., K. Parmele, auctioneer's oc cupation tax, one day, 1; Waller Davenport, occupation tax to sell medicine, 5; Carl M. Molmburg, one-half cemetery lot, .$10. The report of the clerk, after being read, was referred to the finance committee for cousiderul ion. The finance commit tee, after the consideration of the follow ing claims against the city de cided lo recommend their pay ment by the council: Nebraska Lighting company, street lighting, $127.80; 0. Hoelel. burving four dogs, 2; Plat I smooth Water company, water to library. Sl.fiO; C. W. Haylor & Co., coal and labor at library, $14.75; Cass county, boarding city prisoners, 11; (i. P. Eastwood, hardware, CO cents; Lincoln Telephone com pany, rent and lolls, S2.ro; Ne braska Lighting company, light at city hall, '.() cents; Platlsmoulh Water company, water rent at library. .p.r,0; Warga Cecil, wiring lower part city hall. tfX.ytl; Nebraska Lighting company, light at library, 2.r0; H. i. Wiirl, ex pense for December, $1.(15; L. Hotter, street work, 92.80; James Kebal, street work. $5.70 ; L'd Snodgruss. street work, .ii).20; J. II. Donnelly, salary, $i.50; Olive Jones, salary, $.'J5; library ex pense for December, $2.59; M. Archer, salary, $.10; Ed Snodgrass, repairing bridge, 50 cents; Henry Trout, salary, .$50; Hen Rainoy, salary, $05; John Filzpatrick, salary, $10. . Police Judge Archer reported that during the month ten offend ers had faced him and that .$9 had been collected in fines and $0 in costs. This report was turned over to (he police committee for consideration. The city treasurer reported the condition of the finances of the city as follows: Fund Paid Out. Ilalance. Huilding 12.00 s 525.30 General i03.r 91.12 load :i30.7(i ' 7.1 i Fire Dept .... 55.75 1 4.i; Library 71.15 7.!t I'ark 20.50 20 i.ll Police 127.51 210.01 Fire hydrant 'I'nlal 701. 03 Lighting 132.05 33H.57 Interest 2.105. iO 3.541.21 37.50 1.00 171.05 270.76 037.50 367.49 121.21 309.28 2,296.18 ' 889.58 '1,112.12 ' -81 Halance, less over draft of $2,139.0(5. . . $6,526.32 " Denotes overdraft. The streets, alleys and bridges committee reported that they had inspected the new paving on Pearl street, and found it to be in good condition and recommended that the same be accepted by the city, as the company is bonded to carry out the fulfillment of the con tract. On motion of Richey war rants will be drawn to pay this claim, but 10 per cent will be held for one year by tho city to sen that tho paving is satisfactory. Councilman Hallstrom report ed that during the cold weather we are having there has been a number of tho gas lamps on the streets in freezing up condition and that he thought that the night police should keep track of the lights in such condition and re port it to the light company, as the company would place them in proper condition, and that the police report the number of lights out to the council every two weeks. Councilman Lushinsky slated that on a recent visit to the library he had been informed by the librarian of the great need of the library for reference works for use in the public schools and in the Catholic school, and that he would move that 50 be ap propriated by the city lo procure these books at once, lie slated he believed the library to be one of the best institutions in the city and that the ouncil ought to take steps to aid the library in supply ing these reference works. Coun cilman Hultcry thought' this was rushing matters a little and did not believe the sum should bo ap propriated until a more thorough invesigation had been made of the mailer. Mr. Lushinsky, in reply, stated that the matter bad been laid before him on his visit at the library and the great need for the books pointed out, and as Mr. Tidd, a member of the library hoard was present, he would like lo hear what ho had to say on the mailer. Mr. Tidd stated that while the librarian had reported the need of books, no list bad been presented lo the board and that, they bad taken no action on the mailer. The sum was needed badly, as the library here receives double the use that the library in Omaha does, considering I he dif ference in population, and I hat it was one of Iho best patronized libraries in tho slate. Council man Richey settled the matter by amending the resolution to refer it to the library board for con sideration. Councilman Hullery suggested that it would bo a line thing if the snow around the city hall be cleared away nt the first oppor tunity, and the matter will be looked after by the street com missioner as soon as possible. Councilman Patterson called the attention of the council to the stone wall belonging to V. V. Leonard that, had fallen down some lime ago and had been ordered cleaned up once by the council, bul that part of it still remained on the walk and street, and that he would like to have Mr. Leonard nidified to remove the stone and debris at. once, which was so ordered by the council. Councilman Richey asked thai the Missouri Pacific railway be requested to place an electric light on their crossing on Oak street, near the old Fairfield homestead, as this is one of the most dangerous places in tho city and those using the street were entitled to some protection, ami as I he cost of the improvement is not great and it will aid greatly in saving the company from ac cidents. On motion of Pottery tin' city council adjourned, to meet as a board of equalization lo pass on the matter of assessing the pav ing lax against the property own (i on Pearl street. For any pain, burn, scald or brirse. apply Dr. Thomas' LYIectic Oil the household remedy. Two sizes, 25c and 50c. at all drug toff. Cemetery . Dog lousiness tax.. Sinking (ten. school . . Teachers' . . . Paving Dist. No. 3 BANQUET 10 NE- I Plenty of "Eats" for Them Lincoln Next Week, and Fine Program. at From Tuesday's Dally. The week of "Organized Agri culture" at Lincoln, January 20 24, will be signalized by a round of festivities for the visiting farmers and their wives. The gastrono mic program opens on Monday evening with the annual banquet of the Corn Growers at the Lin dell hotel. Those who recover will have opportunity to attend two banquets on Tuesday evening the big annual feast of the Horliculijral Society at the Lin dell and the banquet and business meeting of the Nebraska Associa tion of County Fairs at the pala tial new quarters of the Lincoln Commerical club. On Wednesday evening the en tire body of visiting farmers is in vited (o attend the "official" Or ganized Agriculture banquet at he Lincoln, at which Dean Chas. E. Ilessey, the Nestor of the slate university faculty, will be the guest of honor. This event will bo preceded by an informal reception. Thursday evening the Live Stock Preeders hold carnival at the same hostelry and will have one of the great social meetings of the week. The round of gustatory pleasure will conclude on Friday evening with the Farmers' Institute ban quet at the Lindell, at which a mock farmers' institute will add hilarity and intellectual diversion to the more material pleasures of the hour. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION From Wi'dnemlay'i Daily. The First National bank of this city has just elected their new officers for the coming year, and the following gentlemen will con tinue lo guide the destines of that reliable institution for another year: President George E. Dovey. Vice President Frank E. Schlater. Cashier II. N. Dovey. Directors (i. E. Dovey, !'. E. Schlater, (5. Knapp, II. N. Dovey, Dr. E. W. Cook. This bank has enjoyed a good business during the past year, as has the other financial institu tions of Iho city, and the showing made was very pleasing to the stockholders of tho bank. The customary dividend was declared at the meeting. T. H. POLLOCK GETSTHE AM BROSE PATTERSON PROPERTY From Tuecday'a Dally Another deal involving one of the desirable residences in Ibis city was completed when T. II. Pollock became the owner of the Ambrose Patterson property on High School Hill. Mr. Pollock will have some very extensive changes made in the houso, involving the placing of new plumbing throughout the houso and the painting and decorating of the exterior and interior of the home. This will make Mr. Pollock and his family a most comfortable and attractive home and is located in one of the nicest residence sec tions of the city and within easv distance of tho business part of town. The residence that is oc cupied by Mr. Pollock at present has been sold to Mr. James Sage. Here for Modern Woodmen. From Vdneaay'a Dally. W. C. James of Omaha, rep resenting the Modern Woodmen of America, is in the city today looking artcr Iho interests of the order. Mr. James is one of the rustling deputies of Iho slato and organized a largo class here two years ago and has always been very successful in securing new members for this order. Meeting of County Commissioners From Tuo.kIu v Dnilv. The board of count commis sioners are holding their regular session today at the court t ouse. This is the first meeting of the new board, and Chairman Jordan made a most imposing presiding officer over the board. The com missioners will begin in a few days to check up the different county officials, which will occupy their attention for some time. DEATH OF IS, ANNA WEGKBAGH ROTH She Passed Away at Her Home In Grand Island Last Sunday at Noon. From Tuenday'8 ually. Mrs. Anna Weckbach Roth,( af ter a severe illness of several months, and a lingering malady of over a year, passed away at her home, Elm and Koenig, yesterday at noon, deeply mourned by a loving husband, three daughters, her mother, fivo sisters and five brothers. Mrs. Roth wan loved and esteemed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, hav ing resided in Grand Island Tor the past twenty-lhi'co years. She was known as a most, devoted wife and mother, and a woman of do mestic and artistic tastes in whose homo it was a pleasure to be a guest and whose solicitude for the family and friends endear ed all to her. Mrs. Roth was born at IMatls mouth, Neb. She was married to Mr. Fred Roth in 1890 and three daughters have blessed the union, Miss Lydia, aged 17; Clare, aged 15, arid Dorothy, aged 12. About a year ago she underwent an 'opeVcHlmi and' for a time seemed to have recovered health. Several months ago, however, she was again compelled to go to Iho hos pital. Her malady proved to be a fatal one, however. For some weeks, however, she was again in the home which meant so much for her and of which she was so large a purl. Mrs. WYrkbaeh, the mother, over 70 years of age, resides at Lincoln. It is a singularly sad coincidence that she, loo, has been in a very critical condition, it be ing impossible to advise her of the daughter's severe condition and resultant demise, or the laughter of the mother's extreme illness. Tho brothers of the de ceased are Charles W. Weckbach, Crete, Neb.; Edward J., assistant cashier of a national bank at Denver; Eugene II. of Denver, Jos eph V. of Cleveland, and Louis G. of Denver, and the sisters, Mary, Lydia and Agnes of Lincoln, who are with the mother; Mrs. Ma thilda Coslello of Ames, la., and Catherine (Sister Mary Leon) of St. Joseph's convent, Dubuque, fa. The devoted husband and daughters and bereaved sisters and brothers, in (heir unusually grievous affliction. have the deepest sympathy of all. The funeral will lake place Tuesday morning at 9:30 at SI. Mary's Catholic church, the Rev. Father Wolf officiating in the requiem high mass service. Grand Island Independent. LITTLE SON OF MR. AND IS. MEISINGER OPERATED UPON This afternoon John Meisinger, jr., and wife drove in from their farm, bringing in tlicif little son, Harvey, who was operated on this afternoon for a local ailment from which ho has been suffering for some lime. Tho little fellow was operated on before, but the result was not as satisfactory as it should have been ami (he doctor decided it would be necessary to operate again. The little one was removed to the home of his grand father, Jacob Meisinger, after I he operation and his niolher will re main lo look nfler him until he is able to be removed lo his home. Mr. Meisinger was compelled lo return to the farm lo look after matters (here this afternoon. A BILL THAT SHOULD BECOME A LI To Compel Drivers of Automobiles to Come to a Stop at Rail, road Crossings. From Tuesday' Dully. A bill to compel drivers of auto mobiles lo come to a slop before lioiiig over Nebraska railway grade crossings probably will bo in troduced at the present session of the legislature. This bill will have the support of railway labor or ganizations and of tho railroads themselves, being one of tho bills that the managements and the employes have agreed lo urge in concert. Engineers say that few people know the number of hairbreadth escapes that take place on Ne braska railroads every day of the year. The number of fatal ac cidents, largo as it is, gives no hint of the number of near acci dents. Tho crop of reckless driv ers is not diminishing and the en ginemen complain that the chances taken by aulo drivers is wearing on t he nerves of men who sit in the cabs of fast engines. The management desires the risks les sened that the number of acci dents may be reduced, the move being in line with tho safety cam paign (hat is now being waged on all railroads, and which has been productive of much good. The bill's merits have been sug gested to a number of legislators. One legislator who had discussed tho matter with those favoring it said that he had also been sound ed on a measure intended to do away eventually with all highway grade crossings in the slate, that public safely might be better pro moled. FINE FOUR-YEAR-OLD PERCHEON STALLION SHIP PED TO MINNESOTA b'rom Tui-Hduy'i Dauy. Last evening John I'rish and Herl I'rish came up from their home, near Murray, accompanied by Henry I'rish, bringing up a line I'ercheon stallion that lliey shipped over the Hiirlington lo Olluinwa. Iowa, from which point it will be sent to Minnesota to be used for breeding purposes. The Iwo first. named gentlemen de parted on No. to hix evening for Hie Iowa city, where they will look after the horse and see that it. is started for .Minnesota in proper shape. The Messrs. I rish ex. pert to receive another line animal in about a week from E. J. Ilcisel of Fremont, Iowa, and it. will be taken al once to their fine farm near Murray. The animal that was shipped lo Iowa was a 1-year-old and weighed 1,9(10 pounds, ami was one of the finest animals that has been shipped out of this city for some time. Henry I'rish iv mained in this city over night, re. turning to his home Ibis morning. A POWERFUL PLAY Al THE PARMELE FRIDAY NIGHT "The Servent in the House," which will be seen at the Parmele theater on Friday night, January 17, began its remarkable career in Washington, D. C. On the morning after the premiere, the Washington Post said: "A more powerful play has no been seen by Iho present generation. It was written by Charles Rami Kennedy, whose command of pure English would gain for him nn enviable reputation were he lacking in all other qualifications of a dramatic author, It js a play with a pur pose; one that will leach a lesson stronger than those heard from the pulpits of modern churches; a more damaging attack on hypo crisy than can be found in a doen plavs by Henry Author Jones; a play in whose quietly spoken lines stir the emotions more deeply than vivid pictures of action, and which start a (rain of thought not easily abandoned by even those who prefer not to I h ink. Taken to Reform School. Sheriff Quinton departed this morning for Kearney, taking with hi m Ed Mnvhee. who will lia ph aci ed in I he reform school at Hi; at place. He was sentenced to school last summer, but lb: ;il Judgt e Meeson naro'ed him nn g od I behavior. hoi hi irnt infr Iro uble a few weeks ago and the jtu Ige turned him over to tho she iTilt' to take to the school. THE STATE LAW Stockholders of tho new flower pot manufacturing company have met and perfected an organization under the name of tho Kahler Pottery, company, with headquar ters ut Louisville. .The authorized capital stock is $5,000. Tho busi ness of tho new company will be for tho manufacture and sale of flower pots, vases and fancy ware of all kinds. The officers are: Thos. K. Par mele, president; Phil II. Kahler, vico president and general man ager; James Slander, secretary- treasurer. Tho board of direct ors are: Thos. E. Parmele. E. G. Paulsch, Phil II. Kahler, A. J. Hoover and James Slander. Unlike the geat majority of companies which appear on paper long iiefore they are developed in a material way, this company had II ' building erected and almost ready to begin business beforo I hey were really a company. Tho present cold snap has put a damp er on the work of erecting kilns, however, but Manager Kahler says with n few davs of f:iir weather ho will bo able lo gel be yond Iho frost lino and then the completion of the work will not bo n difficult task. Louisville Courier. STORK VISITS THE ART EVANS HOME IN GLENWOOD From TtitNilny'a Dally. The news has just been received in Ihis city of the arrival at tho home of Mr. ami Mrs. Art Evans of Glenwood, Iowa, of the finest baby boy in the world, who mado his appearance at their home on Saturday, January II. Mrs. Evans was formerly Miss Pearl O'Neill, daughter oT Mr. ami Mrs. Frank O'Neill, who were residents of this city for twenty-five years, re moving a .short lime ago to a ranch near Ilasselt, Neb. The many friends of the family will rejoice with the happy parents over the arrival of Iho new sou and trust, that he may grow up to be a comfort and joy to his par ents in their old age. Wo can imagine the happy smile that il luminated the countenance of Grandpa O'Neill when ho heard the news, as this is Iho first grandchild, and therefore an objeel of much admiration from his relal ives. BIG BUSINESS IN BUILDING FOR THE PAST SEASON from Wednesday' Dally. The contracting firm of Rich ards & Peters of this city have closed one of the most successful seasons that any firm of a similar nature has enjoyed in Ihis city in years and have received some lo.ooo as Iho result of their labors along this line and they have paid out the sum of if 10,000 for labor, most of which has been given lo Platlsmoulh men for their work for Ihis company. All of this money that the company has received has passed through the I'latf smoulli banks and tin bigger portion of it remained in this city. This is no small ilem to the business interests of the city, and the fact lhat these gen tlemen have been so successful speaks well for Iho town and ils spirit, of improvement, as in addi tion lo Messrs. Peters and Rich ards Hie other contractors and builders have enjoved a most successful year and the prospects are good for even a larger busi ness this voar. ORGANIZED UNDER
