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VOL. XXXII.
PLATTSIVIOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1913.
NO. 27.
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Let Us Get Busy and See What
Can Be Done in Direction of
Opening the Same.
From Friday's Dally.
What lias becom of the pro
ject for the opening of the stone
1'uarry, south of this city? That
is the frequent inquiry on the
streets in the past few weeks and
the citizens in general are getting
much interested in what without
doubt is one of the best proposi
tions for the welfare of this city
and the immediate vicinity that
has been brought forward in the
past few years, and one that vital
ly concerns everyone in the town.
The hills below this city are
abundantly capable of turning out
a large supply of most excellent
rock and stone, and experts in this
line believe Uial the ledges of
rock can be easily uncovered by
having the dirt removed by hydro
lie pressure. The enterprise would
probably require considerable
capital to be invested at the start,
but the returns on the investment
would amply repay in a short time
for any outlay that might be
made. The railroad could easily
put a spur line running down the
ferry road that could tap the
quarries and put the output where
it could be sent out on the market,
where the demand for all varieties
of stone far exceed the output.
The quarries along the Platte
river have all been opened up that
are of any value and the future
supply of stone and rock for this
part of the country must come
from along the banks of the Mis
souri, where in places the stone
is far superior to that along the
Platte, and it would not require
any greater labor to put these
quarry, south of this city? That
1o open up the others along the
Matte.
The matter of the quarries here
was investigated by Judge Newell
a few years ago and he found by
tests that the rock was excellent
and had all arrangements made
to start the proposition, but for
other, matters of business was
compelled to abandon it, but be
lieves wonderful r'esulls could be
secured for this community by
starting this industry, which
would employ a large number of
men and prove a valuable addition
to the resources of the city. Let
the matter be pushed and not al
lowed to drop out of sight until
the quarry is fully in operation.
PLATTSMQUTH DOES
PRETTY WELL BT THE
TORNADO SUFFERERS
From Friday's Daily.
The spirit, of generosity and
helpfulness with which the
citizens of Nebraska are coming
to tho assistance of Omaha is a
great demonstration of the kind
ly disposition of the people of the
west, and the citizens of Platts
inouth are adding their share to
ward the common good, and al
though no geenral fund has been
raised several organizations and
individuals have contributed very
1 generously to the relief of the
Omaha sufferers. The Commer
cial club gave 850, the Presby
terian church $3 4, and last even
ing the Knights and Ladies of Se
curity, at their meeting, voted the
sum of $25 to be sent to the re
lief of Omaha citizens, and the
Commercial club succeeded in
getting a large shipment of useful
articles for use of the unfor
tunates. These actions come in a
most commendable spirit and we
have never been visited here by
such a death-dealing storm as
swept Omaha, and the citizens
show a spirit of thankfulness for
our good fortune by assisting
those afflicted.
Farm for Sale.
Anyone wanting to buv a farm
would do well to see W. . Bryan,
county assessor.
Social Workers Hold Meeting.
From Friday's Pally.
The Social Workers of the M.
E. church were delightfully enter
tained at the Windham home by
Misses Hernia and Ellen Wind
ham yesterday afternoon. In
spite of the inclemency of the
weather there was a large number
in attendance, this being the reg
ular meeting of this organization.
The ladies held a business ses
sion, after which the. hours were
very pleasantly whiled away in
sewing, conversation and the like.
The hostesses served some excel
lent refreshments anil shortly af
ter the hour of 5 the ladies dis
persed, declaring the hostesses
most hospitable and splendid
entertainers.
PLEASANT AFFAIR AT
THE THRALL HOME
Hostess Entertains in Honor of
Her Niece, Miss Grace E.
Thompson.
From Friday's Dally.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Kd
B. Thrall, on North Third street,
was the scene of a most delight
ful gathering of young people last
evening, when Mrs. Thrall enter
tained for her niece, Miss (J race
K. Thompson, of Sabula, Iowa,
who is a guest at the Thrall home.
The occasion was one of the most
pleasant and the hours passed
very quickly in the playing of i-io-gressive
high live, in which con
test Miss Emma Bauer carried off
the honors of the winner, while
he consolation prize fell to Chris
Sehlunlz. The lirsl gent's prize
was won by Louis T'.ermergcr,
while Mrs. August Cloidt captured
the consolation prize for life
ladies. The prizes were very
handsome ami will be highly ap
preciated by the winners.
The hostess at a late hour, as
sisted by Mrs. A. II. Weckbach
and little Misses Janet Weber and
Helen Egenberger, served some
most delicious refreshments that
greatly assisted in making the
evening one of the most enjoyable
in the memory of the guests and
everyone fell, thai it. had been a
rare treat to be able to lake part
in the evening of enjoyment. Mrs.
Thrall was assisted in receiving
by Miss Thompson and Miss Opal
Fitzgerald.
The guests for the pleasant oc
casion were: Misses Ethel Hal
lance, Mildred Johnson, Margaret
liallahan, Emma Bauer, Buelah
Sans, Margaret liallahan, Helen
Spies, Helen Egenberger. Her
mia Spies, Zora Smith, Florence
White, Margaret Scotten, Minnie
Gnthniann, Mae Murphy, Crete
Briggs, Rose Vondran, Barbara
Clement, Teresa Droege, Mrs.
August Cloidt, Messrs. E. H.
Schulhof, Louis Egenberger, Le
land Briggs. Maldon Brown, John
Cloidt, Fred Linderman, John
Falter, Frank Smith, Carl
Schmidtmann, Marion Dickson,
Chris Schunlz, Norman Dickson,
August Cloidt and Hobert Will.
MISS BESS EDWARDS EN
TERTAINS KENSINGTON CLUB
From Friday Dally.
Miss Bess Edwards entertained
the Kensington club at a delight
ful C o'clock luncheon last even
ing at the home of her sister, Mrs.
C. S. Johnson. The young ladies,
arriving about 5 o'clock, enjoyed
the short time together to the ut
most while as busy as could bo
with (heir fancy work. At the
hour of G Miss Edwards led the
way to the dining room, where a
delicious two-course luncheon
was served to them by Mrs. John
son and Miss Mildred Johnson,
which, needless u say, was great
ly enjoyed by the young ladies.
Then a few more minutes were
spent in soeial conversation,
music and i Ilewmk, ami the
guests departed fur their homes,
unanimously voting Miss Edwards
a most delightful entertainer. The
truest included Misses Ethel
Ley da. Clara Austin, Virginia Mc
Daniel. Mildred Balsar, Cecil
Hawkenberry, Florence Cory,
Elizabeth Kerr and (ierlrude
Tleeson.
ONE OF THE DRAWBACKS OF
on' c' f
NEW IMPROVEMENTS
IN WORKING FACILITIES
AT THE POST OFFICE
From Friday's Dally.
Ouile an improvement in the
working facilities of the poslollice
building is being installed in the
shape of new furniture lights for
the racks and tables used for the
receiving and distribution of the
mail, and the new lights will give
the employes plenty of light for
their work. The new lighting sys
tem is being installed by H. B.
Windham, jr., ami makes a great
improvement in the departments
in which they have been installed.
The posloflice building here is one
of the handsomest and neatest in
this part of the late and the
service to both patrons and em
ployes is constantly being im
proved by the government.
SON 80BN TO 1.
AND IS. EARL WES
COTT IN CALIFORNIA
From Friday's Dally.
The news was received in this
city by relatives yesterday of the
birth of a fine eight-pound son to
Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Wescott, at
Los Angeles, California, on Wed
nesday. Everybody is doing nice
ly and "Foxy Grandpa" Wescott
is reported as feeling very highly
elateil over the arrival of the new
grandson, who makes the third
to carry the family name, the
others being Mason, the son of C.
C. Wescott, and Edgar, son of E.
H. Wescott, and the grandfather
is justly proud of all his grand
sons. The best wishes of the
many friends of Mr. Wescott and
wife, who was formerly Miss
Clara Brown of this city, will be
extended on the advent of the new
son. This is the first child of Mr.
and Mrs. Wescott, and their joy
is unbounded over the event.
ARRIVAL OF A NEW SON AT
THE SNOOGRASS HOME
From Friday's Dally.
Ed Snodgrass was seen on the
streets this morning wearing a
very broad and pleasant smile,
and in response to inquiries as to
its cause staled that he was with
out doubt one of the finest boys
that had ever saw the light of day
in this city. The mother and lit
tle nne arc both doing nicely and
I lie friends of Mr. and Mrs. Snod
grass will be pleaded to learn of
their good fortune and wish the
young man a long and' useful life.
Frank Gobcimnn, painting and
paper hanging 4-9.
BEING A DOMESTICATED LION.
Hsaton in Chicago Inter Ocean.
Building New Residence.
From Friday's Dally.
J. II. Becker, who is one of the
extensive land owners in this part
of the county, is having a tine
se en-room residence erected on
his farm in Eight Mile drove pre
cinct, occupied by William Otter
stein. The house will be modern
and up-to-date and will add
greatly to the value of the farm.
Frank Konfrst of this city is do
ing the carpenter work, in which
line he has given great satisfac
tion. ANOTHER CHARGE IS FILED
AGAINST THE WIRE THIEVES
From Friday's Dally.
The county attorney, on com
plaint of Albert A. Leesley, of near
Greenwood, tiled an information
in Justice Archer's court against
Waller Swanson and Harry Mc
Donald. The two young men re
ceived a sentence yesterday of ten
days in jail for taking some tele
phone wire near Greenwood, and
Mr. Leesley charges them with
getting away with some copper
cable belonging to him which was
found by the authorities at Lin
coln among the other articles
taken by the young men. It is
very probable they will be paroled
on this last charge, as they are
not very hardened in crime and
will be able to start out anew with
better chances, and it is to be
hoped they will make good in their
efforts to reform.
INTERSTATE AUTOMOBILE
From Friday's Dally.
A line new 4-passcnger Inter
Slate touring car has just been
purchased by William Weten
kamp, one of the prosperous
young farmers of near Mynard,
from the firm of Cecil & Manners.
The car is one of tho best turned
out by the Interstate company and
will prove a valuable machine for
Mr. Wetenkamp, as the users of
tho Interstate machines are loud
in their praise of the cars, both
on the running expense and wear
ing qualities of tho machine. The
(Inn of Cecil A Manners are get
ting quite a number of our
citizens interested in these ma
chines and there will probably be
several additions to the list of
auto owners in this part of the
county.
Sister III at Bellevue.
From Friday's Dally.
Mrs. Chauncy Doty, who was
called to Bellevue Wednesday aft
ernoon owing to the serious ill
ness of her sister, Mrs. Kalherine
Mcintosh, returned home today.
Mrs. Mcintosh's illness was quito
serious, owing to her advanced
age of HO years.
Fourth Birthday Anniversary.
Mrs. Will Mason entertained a
number of little folks yesterday
afternoon from i to 0, and to say
that the children had a good lime
would be putting it mildly. The
occasion was in honor of Master
Ralph Mason, it being his fourth
birthday anniversary. The chil
dren played all the games they
could think of-nud engaged in
many other amlVcmcnts and did
celebrate Master llalph's birth
day anniversary in the proper
manner. During the course of
the afternoon's entertainment tho
little folks were served, with de
licious ice cream and cake. Those
who enjoyed Ibis occasion were:
Marjorie Chrisinger, Freda Sat
tler, Tony Vejvoda, Dorolhhy Sal
tier, Johnny Saltier, Nellie and
Florence Sohullz, Violet and
ltalph Davidson, ' Jessie Fitch,
Olive Lewis and Catherine Lulz.
ADDRESS BEFOR
E
Dr. Frank M. Conlin Lectures to
the Coung Men From a
Doctor's Standpoint.
From Saturday's Dally.
The address last evening de
livered by Dr. Frank M. Conlin of
Omaha before the Builders' class
of the I'reshylerian church on the
subject of "The Doctor," was
listened to very attentively by a
very good sized audience and
greatly pleased all those attend
ing. The lecture by Dr. Conlin was
in the series of "Occupation"
talks covering the different pro
fessions that have been delivered
by prominent professional men of
the state for the benefit of those
who are thinking of taking up any
of the lines of work covered by
the lecturers, and those who have
already appeared here have been
some of the most able men in
their lines and Hie talks have
proved most instructive to the
young men.
Dr. Conlin handled the subjeci
of "The Doctor" in a clear easy
manner that made the points he
brought out clear to the young
men, as he gave the several
ipinlillcations necessary to be
come a successful doctor, and
gave. some of his personal ex
periences along this line when
entering the profession of medi
cine. The young ladies of the church
served a most pleasing luncheon
to the crowd present, which, com
bined wilh the excellent lecture,
made the evening one of great en
joyment and profit to all attend
ing. This class has for their next
number one of the ablest men in
the slate in Dean Burnelt of the
stale agriculture college, who will
speak on "The Farmer." Mr.
Burnett is one of the foremost
authorities on the subject of
agriculture in the west and his
coming here will afford our
citiens an unusual opportunity
to hear this able lecturer.
E
ARE TAKEN OVERLAND TO
LOUISVILLE FOR BURIAL
From Friday's Dally.
This morning P. C. Slander
drove over from Louisville with
the hearse to meet Burlington
train No. 15, which brought tho
remains of a Mr. Robinson, who
passed away at his home near
Quincy, Illinois, to this city. Tho
deceased gentleman was a father-in-law
of J. Q. Ward of Louisville,
and tho funeral will be held in
that city. The trip was quite a
hard one for Mr. Slander, as the
roads are in had shape, and the
hip required much hard work on
both the part of the team ami the
driver.
Hedge Posts for Sale.
1,2(10 good hedge posts for
sale; find are 7-foot and ()() are
H-fool. Call on Guy Stokes, 1
mile east and ')' miles north of
Murray, or address Plallsmoulli,
II. F. D. Nt. I. Tel. 5-H Murray.
BUILDERS' CLASS
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AUTO III IBM
A Union Man Run Over by Auto
mobile in Lincoln and Serious
ly Injured.
From Satunlay'8 Dully.
The following from the Stale
Journal of this morning tells of
a very serious accident that hap
pened to Charles Camber of
Fnion, who has been staying in
Lincoln for some time. Carrilier
is well known in this city, where
he has been a frequent isitor,
and his relatives and friends
at I'nion have, had considerable
trouble with him over his drinking
so neavily. tits case is very
critical and ho may nut recover
from the injuries received:
Charles F. Carrilier, a man
about .'!() years of age, was run
down by the city police patrol,
driven by Officer W. C. Green, at
the corner of Tenth and I1 streets
at 7:15 p. m. yesterday, lie was
crossing Ninth street toward the
west as Ihi! patrol went south on
Tenth street. He was thrown to
the pavement, the front wheels
passing over his legs and the rear
wheels crossing his abdomen. As
the automobile struck him Car
rilier endeavored to save himself
by grasping the mud guards, but
was hurled to the ground. lie
was carried to the lawn of the
federal building and taken first to
the police station and then to St.
Elizabeth's hospital, where his re
covery was predicted last night.
When first picked up Carrilier
was delirious, talking wildly of
death and saying that he had ex
pected to die for six months. Wit
nesses of the accident said that,
the patrol was going at high speed
across the intersection, variously
estimated at from ;'() to 25 miles
an hour. All said, however, that.
ODIcer Green was ringing his
gong all the way down Hie block.
Driver Green said thai he saw the
man standing motionless as the
automobile approached and that,
he stepped in front of 1 1 1 ma
chine as i. nearcd him. This
statement was corroborated by
witnesses. When undressed at
the hospital a broken whisky bot
tle was found in Camber's pocket.
City Physician Slaltery. who
allendi'd him last night, said that
Carrilier is in a critical condition.
Be was bruised about the limbs
and a rib was fractured. A deep
wound had been inflicted above
Ihi' right hip, and the physicians
fear internal injuries. At tlrsl he
refused to give his name, but
later told it and asked the nurses
to comniuniate with a brother, W.
C. Carrilier, at I'nion. Neb. lie
said that he had come to Lincoln
from Union some time ago, but
that he hail no work here. He
also declined to say where he had
been stopping.
FORMER PLATTSIVIOUTH RES
IDENT DIES IN OMAHA
From Friday's Dally.
'The death occurred this morn
ing at the Methodist hospital in
Omaha of lludolph Micka, a form
er resident of this city, where his
parents, Louis Micka and wife, re
sided for a number of years, and
the young man was reared in this
city and possesses many friends
who will learn with great regret
of his death. He was aboul 25
years of age and a short time ago
began suffering: from stomach
trouble, and was taken to the hos
pital, where he was operated on
yesterday, hut failed to recover
and rapidly grew worse until
death came to his relief. He was
not married, but leaves his par
ents and several relatives in Oma
ha to mourn his loss. He was a
cousin of James Ptaeck of this
city, who received the news this
morning of his death. 'The fun
eral will be held in Omaha Sunday
afternoon.
Eggs.
Pure bred Plymouth Hook. 75c
per 15; i.00 per 100. 'Phone 1-1,
Pernio 2. . C. L. Wiles.