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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 27, 1913)
MASTER GEORGE TOMAN CELEBRATES STH BIRTHDAY The Next 2 Days will be good days for you if you follow up this ad. n few Winter overcoats left. Thev are all good fine wool grays. We don't want to carry over a single coat. Rather lose money on them than hold till next season. The new Spring goods are here. We need the room. We propose to practically give these coats away to the first comers at the re- diculous price of ( We can't afford to pay for much space to advertise these coats at this price, but if you want a good all-wool coat that will easily last you 2 to 4 years for $6.75 here's your chance. Come on and get it. You can see them in our window. You can try them on if you come in. You might find one of those $7.50 suits to fit if you come this week. C. E. Wescott's Sons Always the Home of Satisfaction It! HONOR OF TOE FA THER 0FH1SG0UNTRY Woman's Relief Corps and Q. R. Post Celebrate George Washington's Birthday. Fn honor of the birthday of George Washington, the members of the Woman's Relief Corps and McConihie Post of the Grand Army of the Republic, gave a most pleasing entertainment at their hall Saturday evening, which was largely attended, despite the snowy weather, and all who at tended felt well repaid in the de lightful program that was given, as well as the most enjoyable social lime participated in by the old soldiers ami their guests. Mrs. Allen J. Beeson favored the gathering with two most pleasing humorous readings, which added greatly to the enjoy ment of the evening, as did the vocal numbers furnished by Miss Ferris York, who has a beautiful voice, and her selections proved a rare treat lo Hie audience. Mrs. J. 11. Thrasher gave a reading which was much appreciated, and the whole, program was one of more than exceptional merit and the Post ami Relief Corps feed very fortunate in having secured such excellent features for their entertainment. After tlu close of the program the ladies of the Corps produced the star feature of the evening in the .shape of refreshments, and I hey "had promised something out. of the ordinary in this line, and they certainly did, for there was pies ami cakes of every kind and description on hand. The jolly crowd made short work of the delightful treat and many words of praise of the excellence of the work of the ladies in the pastry line was heard on every hand, At the close of the evening the l'ost took charge of (he gathering and several patriotic songs were given by the old soldiers, nsisted by Miss Violet l'reese, who pre sided at the organ, and the stir ring strains of the old war songs TheParmeie Saturday, March 1st ONE NIGHT ONLYI J 7 ass Manager SlilaeH absolutely puuruntees llogo U. Koch in "Tho City" to to bo the strongest attraction ever in I'luttsmouth and have the same cast and production that played in New York and Chicago. The United Play Company 'tveorporated x Presents America's Greatest Drama cun n rzn U L yy Clyde Fitck, The City vs. The Country Where Was The Best In You Drought Out? wrl Year Lyric Theatre, New York City. teTG Months Grand Opera House, Chicago. Itf-AU orders for seats from out of check payable to Manager ShhieM. Prices $1.00, 75c, 50c, 25c. Cash! brought back lo tlio old veterans memories of I lie stirring days of the civil war. WORKS AT HARNESS TRADE FOR THIRTY-THREE TEARS You would never think it to look at him, but Frank Wheeler has served a third of a century at the harness business and has not passed the ago where he is averse to being called one of the boys. ' 'I'l. ...I., II. nrr.. Tunuilnu 1 II 11 I, J -I II I I'U JtlUO h" UCOUUJ Frank entered a harness shop out in York county, Neb., as an ap prentice, and lo use the expres sion of the mule skinner, he has been "slinging leather" ever since. He has become quite an expert in these thirty-three years and there are farmers in Cass county who would not think of buying a harness unless they knew that Wheeler made it. Kvery line of work is said lo have its compensation and Frank Wheeler is compensated when he sees that his workmanship is in dispensable. Louisville Courier. REJOICES OVER GRANDSON AT HOME OF PETER MADSEN There was much rejoicing at the home of "Uncle" Peter Mad sen ami wife in this city when the news was received of the birth of a tine new son at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I,. Lancaster at. Nelon villi", Ohio, on February 18. Mrs. Lancaster was formerly Miss Celia Madsen of this city, and her host of friends here will be de lighted to hear of the arrival of the new son and trust he may live lo be a joy and comfort to his parents. The grandparents in Ibis city are delighted with Ihe news of Ihe arrival of the young man and Uncle Peter was around this morning handing out Ihe cigars over the advent of the young man, and wo trust he may grow up to be as worthy a citizen as his grandfather. A Want Ad In the Journal will bring what you want 1T0 szs nu j town put reus must he accompanied by Seats on Sale at Riley Hotel if 1 1 still have , tans and As has previous been the cus tom, Mr. Jess Wall, a well and favorably known citizen of Eagle, went to the barn at the rear of his residence early Wednesday morn ing to feed his team, hut until a late hour of the day his where abouts was a mystery to his wife and relatives. After waiting for some time for his return to breakfast, Mrs. Wall decided that something had happened and searched the barn for her hus band, but he could not be found. Later the father and brother of Mr. Wall were notified and a thorough search of the town was made. After learning that lie had not left town it was decided to again search the barn, and after working in the haymow for some time he was found unconscious under about four feet of hay with a bad wound in his forehead. Af ter being taken into Ihe open air he soon regained consciousness, and after a close examination it was found I hat his wounds were not dangerous, and although he had been in Hie barn all day in u stupor lie is able to be around again as usual at this writing. Mr. Wall says that when he entered lh hay loft he stumbled over a man. who jumped up and struck him with some heavy weapon and that is Hie last and only thing he remembers of the circumstance. As no at tempt, to ob Mr. Wall was made, the party who struck him was evidently an outlaw who mistook him for an i. Hicer when he. was so suddenly awakened, at least this seems the only logical solution the Beacon i an present in absence of any further details of the affair at this lime. Kagle Beacon. For Sale or Trade. 25 head of horses, Just shipped in. Good, big broke stuff, at right figures and time. See Frank Vallery, Murray, Neb. 2-1 3-31 -wkly MR. AND MRS. C. E. LOHNES OF CEDAR CREEK .IN CITY From Momluy'H Dully. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Lohnes of Ihe vieinity of Cedar Creek, drove to this city this morning to attend io some business matters and in order that Mr. holmes might havo his toe, from which he had the nail removed a few weeks ago, ex amined by his physician, as it was causing him some trouble. Mr I.ohnes was a pleasant caller at this oillee and renewed his sub scriplion to this paper. Qets Pension for Client. Judge M. Archer is in receipt of a communication from the pension department at Washing ton informing him that a pension of $12 per month has been grant ed Mrs. Loviua (less, widow of August Gess of Louisville. The pension was made payable to E. C. Twiss, who is guardian of Mrs. Gess, who is incompetent. The pension will date from January 17, DUO, and the first payment will be $132. Judge Archer is very painstaking in his practice before the pension board and has been very successful in securing pensions for ihs clients. FOR SALE Six Ions of line al falfa hay; would like to dispose of it in one lot. Inquire at farm of William Gilmore, south of Plalts-tnouth. Listen! We coats blac II M PECULIAR ACCIDENT AT EAGLE Saturday afternoon a large number of little folks gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Toman in the south part of the city lo assist Master George To man in commemorating his fill birthday anniversary. The jolly company of children romped and played all sorts of games which would make this occasion one which would not be forgotten ery soon. At an appropriate hour a most delicious birthday supper was served, which greatly added to Ihe afternoon's pleasures. Master George received a number of pretty gifts, which will be con stant reminders of the happy event. The little guests wish him many more happy birthday an niversaries. Those who enjoyed Ibis occasion were: Helen, Frances and Henrietta Toman, Mabel and Johnnie Gravilt, Hil lary and Heston Green, Anna, Henry and Herold Hyde, Frances and William McCarty, Una and Kva Crook, Charles and Chester Conn, Donnie Yroman, Melvin and Flmer Jennings, George, Johnnie, Milton and David Toman, Hilda Julyan, 'Helen and Catherine Lutz, Frank Toman, Mr. ami Mrs. John Toman. LOUISVILLE. Courier. -X II 2 X- Ducks have been quite plenti ful on the river this week and local sportsmen have backed a great many. Henry Elson left Ibis week for Sidney, Neb., where Ik; purchased a quarter section of land. Henry is a hard working young man and the Courier trusts that he will succeed in his new venture. Amel Franke, after an illness of almost, one year of leakage of the heart, died at home at Cedar Creek Thursday morning. lie leaves a wife and live children, who have the sympathy of the community. Hilly Sunday, Ihe revialist, talks of coming lo Nebraska and holding a revival in Omaha. There are many who object to his com ing. Don't be bluffed. Hill, you can raise as much hell in Omaha as any place we know of, and they have it coining to 'em. loo. The numerous Nebraska friends of 11. W. May Held will be pleaded to learn I hat he is recovering j from an illness that threatened to ml his career. His recovery is slow, but the attending physician feels that within a short time be will be able lo be out again. New York has a stale law pro ecting skunks. The IMaf Ismoulli man who marked his Courier "re fused" last week, ought lo move there, where he would be protect- d as long as he lives. When he dies he can go to h 1 as far as we care. Herman biers and wife of (iresham returned home Monday, after spending a week here assist ing W. F. biers in taking his an nual inventory of stock. Diers Bros, have nine stores over the stale and say that their 1912 business exceeded any previous year. I'he suffragettes are coming to the front politically. Tho in augural parade at Washington is scheduled to be a monster affair. We tremble to think of the time when the women will occupy the political rest rums and us poor men will be the ballet dancers. Think of Major Richey, James Slander, Bill biers and the Courier editior in tights dancing on their Iocs, with bald-headed women in the front row. WEEPING WATER. Republican. i b. M. Johnson was in Grand Island Sunday and reports his daughter, Mrs. E. J. Wight, as im proving. Mrs. Ilackathorn and two chil dren, of Walt hill. Neb., spent Sunday with C. L. Ilackathorn and family. Professor and Mrs. 11. J. Pool of Lincoln and Mr. and Mrs. Al bert Pool of Wabash spent Sun day at the home of Mrs. William II. Pool. I NV11 beWolf and Charles went to Plattsmouth Friday afternoon to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Manspeaker for some time. Born To Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reynolds, west of town, on Feb ruary 10, a boy,, is what ono of Hfrr ri Economizes Butter, Flour, Eflgs; m aires the food mere appetizing and wholesome The only Baking Powder made from Royal Grape Cream oi Tartar the stork's assistants, br. Welch, reports. The -Misses Anna and Ethel llitchman and Miss Grace Tee garden went to Kansas City Saturday morning for a couple of weeks' stay at the wholesale millinery houses, getting posted on the coming season's styles. Mrs. J. S. Moulton left Friday morning for Greenwood, where she w ill be joined by her mother, Mrs. Jessie Lever, and they will journey on lo Worchester, Mass., to see her sister, Mrs. A. Turner, who is very sick. Cards are out announcing the marriage of one of our esteemed young men of this community, Carroll C. Colbert, to Miss Vera Collin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Collin, at their home in Ashland, Neb., on Saturday even ing, February 22,-at 7:30 o'clock. Married Thursday, February 13, IU 13, at the home of the groom's daughter, Mrs. Ed Cole, in Lincoln, Mr. John H. Fitzpat rick, aged C3, and Martha J. bunn, aged 59. This highly esteemed couple are Iqo well known in Cass county and Ibis vicinity for the Republican lo attempt to in troduce them to the readers. Much happiness lo Ihem. EAGLE. Beacon. Mrs. Vanlandiugham went lo l'laltsinoiilh Monday lo visit her daughter, Mrs. Selz. George Trunkenho!;: i having some needed improvements added to bis cement plant this week. Mr. and Mrs. James Carper and family of Mauley spent Sunday with C. E. Barrett and family. Jack Lyell shipped a couple of t n i I 11 i il. . carioaiis oi came ana nogs io me South Omaha market last week. Hugh Norris accompanied them. Mr. Walkins returned Tuesday to his home in Minneapolis, Kan sas, after a. five weeks' visit with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Benz. Born To to Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Dougherty, four and a half miles northwest of Eagle, Wednesday, February 19, an eight pound girl. Mrs. F. W. McManis received word from Bennett Monday morn ing informing her of the arrival of a baby brother at the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Bounds. A deal was made last week whereby Jack Lyell ami A. H. Vanlandiugham took over the stock business formerly owned by August Bergman. When hav-i ing anything in their line for sale, don't fail to let them .know about il. Clavton Campbell of Lincoln spent Sunday with his sister Mrs. Tom Hawkins. Clayton, who formerly played with the Eagle base ball team until last year, when he made .good with the Sioux Falls, S. D., club, has signed up for another season with Pioux Falls and will report for spring practice early in April. ELMWOOD. Leader-Echo. MH-H-HWM-M-M"K- Mr. and Mrs. Charles West are rejoicing over the arrival of a bouncing baby boy at their home, ion Sunday last. Cyrus Tyson, an employe of the Diet?. Lumber Co., Omaha, spent Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Tyson. Mr. and Mrs. Will I.anghurst of Weeping Water were Sunday guests at the home of the latter's brother, L. F., of this city. Win. Monroe has moved his family over from Murdock into the F. A. Itaker residence. We arc pleased to welcome Ihe Monroe family to Elmwood. The stork was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vogt Monday morning, leaving a beautiful baby daughter of regulation weight. Mrs. F. W. Itobb and daughter, Jane, of Billings, Mont., came Saturday for an extended visit with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Tyson. Mrs. Phil Henderson and chil dren came in yesterday from Oak wood, OkIa.,for a few days' visit at the James burbin home, after w hich I hey will go on to their new home near Brunswick, Neb. Two wolves were killed in the wolf hunt Monday, and Ihe largest, crowd ever seen at a wolf hunt in this community was there to take a peck at 'em. Guess the coyotes are getting pretty scarce in these parts. Frank Daugherly moved last, week to one of the Schlanker farms, in the virinity'of Alvo, and will hereafter play checkers on B ditVerent checker board. Frank is a dandy good fellow and a good neighbor; he makes good and makes friends wherever he goes. We wi-h him all kinds of success in his new location. cmitHT HOI 10, . M CI 0 hoose your own fabric foran Easter suit out of more than 500 hand some woolens just re ceived from Ed. V. Price & Co., and be sure of unsurpassed fit, shapelines, style and service value. Easter is only a few weeks away and we therefore suggest that you lose no time in making your selections of woolens and leaving your measure. Price $25 to $45 a Manhattan &h ir ts Stci Hats 9 .1 v -'"'2 ursy-vtipM I1 1 ) 8 U r