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Neb Stale Historical Soc be i jomn VOL. XXXII. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, JULY 21, 1913. NO. 57. T A big SUCCESS Largs Attendance, and Majority Present Well Pleased With the Location. Fr-ni Friday's pally. From every section of the city last evening the men, women and children gathered at the High school grounds to listen to the strains of beautiful music pro duced by the Burlington band, which appeared for the first time in concert this season. The band stand has been erected at the most suitable spot that possibly could have been found, being situated at the center of a natural amphitheater, and the sloping hillside on either side of the band-stand was filled by a crowd ranging from 800 to 1,000 per sons, and all were more than pleased with the music furnished by the band boys. The program, as selected by Director Schulhof, was a popular one and included many of the late popular selections, as well as a number of high-class standard numbers. The waltz, "As Long as the Shamrock firows Green,'' and "Row, How, How," were warmly received by-the delighted audience, as was also the fantasia, "Way Down South," which is always very pleasing and which the band gave in a de lightful manner, and one that re flected great credit upon the play ers. One of the most pleasing of the numbers on the program was that of "Simple Aveu," the melody which was played most effectively by the band, and this number, to gether with the selection, "The Blushing Rose," was received with much pleasure by the. large audi ence. The number, "Fifty Miles From Huston," which is one of the best musical comedy selec tions played by the band, was played in a manner worthy of professionals. The concert was closed by "The War Songs of the Boys in Blue." The large crowd last evening at the concert seemed greatly pleased willi I lie location of the place for holding them, and everyone seemed to feel that the selection of the High school grounds for (he concerts was a wise move and would be of more benefit to a greater number of people Uian if I hey had been given elsewhere. YOUNB LADY BITTEN BY SNAKE NEAR PACIFIC JUNCTION From Friday's Dally. Yesterday afternoon about 6:30 a message was received in this city stating that a young lady visiting at the home of George Adams at Pacific Junction, had been bitten by a snake and re questing that medical aid be sent to her. One of the physicians Of this city at once departed for the Junction to treat the young lady and found her very much excited and nervous over the affair. It was thought that the bite was in flicted by a rattlesnake, as the message from the Junction had implied. The young lady was bathing in a small pond near that place, ami when she was getting out was bitten by the snake, but she was so badly frightened by.it that she could hardly remember any of the incidents. A snake bile is bad enough, but doubly so in a dry town like the Junction. NOTICE. Plattsmouth, July 16, 1913. A special teachers' examination will be held at the office of the County Superintendent Thursday and Friday, July 2-Hh and 25th. Reading Circle questions will be given Friday, the 25th. Note that the days are Thursday and Fri day, instead of Friday and Sat urday, as heretofore given. Mary E. Fosler, County Superintendent. The Journal for typewriter hiipDlies. E Overcome by Heat. From Friday' Dally. This morning Dan Rice depart ed for Glenwood in response to a message announcing that his son-in-law, John Brandon, had suffer ed a sunstroke at that place yes terday and was in a very serious condition. It seems that Mr. Brandon was hauling hay and while driving along was overcome and fell off of the wagon and dropped to the road in an uncon scious condition. COMMERCIAL CLUB HAS A VERY BRIEF SESSION Small Attendance and Deemed Best to Postpone All Im portant Matters. From Friday's Daily. On account of the extreme hot weal her and the attraction of the band concert, there was only a small attendance at the Com mercial club rooms last evening when Vice President Thierolf called the meeting to order, and outside of a few routine mailers there was not much of import ance to come before the meeting, outside of the report of the band committee, and the strains of music floating down from High School Hill was the best evidence that I he work had been most suc cessful. The club feels deeply grateful to the men of the Bur lington shops who have sub scribed $i0 a month for the pur pose of carrying on the band con certs, and it shows that these men are good, live boosters for any thing to benefit and assist the city and its interest. Owing to the fact that the at tendance was so small no action was taken on the fall festival proposition, as it was desired to have more of the membership present when the matter is dis cussed, in order to get an opinion from all on what they believe should be done toward making the affair a success. One of the chief objections to trying to hold a live stock show here, as has been urged, is Ihe fact that it is hard to secure a proper building in which to hold it, as the owners of fine slock would not care to have their slock brought here without having the proper ar rangements made for caring for them. HOLLINESS CAMP MEETING AT THE OLD BALL GROUND From Friday's Dally. Gospel meetings are being held in a large tent on the old ball grounds on Lincoln avenue by representatives of the Holiness church. A full gospel service will be held and the public is cordially invited to attend and learn about the old-time religion of our forefathers. No gate fees at the meeting; no begging for money; expenses raised by volun tary free-will offerings. The meetings are under the auspices of Elder Ira Eisenhower, of Hope, Kansas, assisted by a corps of workers from the missionary training home at Tabor, Iowa. Elder Eisenhower will arrive this evening. Wo welcome all fathers and mothers, with their families, the aged and young. Come; we want to tell you our real Christian experience and of God's love to all mankind. "The goodness of God leadeath thee to repentance." Elder I). S. Devore. Farms for Rent. One 200-acre farm and one 210-acre farm for rent. Apply at the Journal olliee. Beautiful Shetland Ponies for sale at all limes, for the next 100 years, unless I die in Ihe meantime. I have now an extra fine stallion, Ihe best, in the slate, for sale. Well broke fur both harness and saddle. Win. (iilmour, lMallsmuulh, Neb. R. F. D. No. 1. FOREST ROSE The be. flour on Ihe market. Give it a trial. PROMINENT FARMERS OF SARPY C OUHIY Fine Territory in Which to Ex tend the Business Interests of Plattsmouth. 4 The following list of names of prominent farmers of Sarpy county, living in easy driving dis tance of this city, have been se cured and it would be well for the merchants to keep it posted in a prominent place, and when any advertising matter is sent out see that these worthy citizens are in cluded in the list. This will be Ihe means of bringing a great deal of trade to this city and should be looked after at once: La Platte H. R. Harr, Frank Bashus, Arthur Bachelor, E. Blinds, A. R. Brothers, Joe Cwientnia, James Cannon, H. M. Claussen, John Frazner, Mike Fida, John Fida, B. Grimniell, S. S. Huntley, Sander llyda, E. E. Hoschar, Jennie Holman, T. B. llolman, N. C. Houston, Roland Holman, Geo. llaecke, Geo. liar lung, L. C. Hoschar, C. W. Hos char, Amos Tske, Earnest Iske, Frank Iske, Henry Iske, Louise Iske, Fred Iske, 11. Kobert, Paul F. Kelly, Barbara Keller, J. A. Langon, F. II. Mark, Joseph Mil ler, Charles McDaniels, J. H. Nel son, J. I). O'Leary, A. N. Pomroy, H. Rahn, jr., F. R. Robinson, Henry Rahn, Fred Shipley, A. L. Stephens, Fred Stephens, William Stephens, Ed Taylor, Jess Taylor, E. X. Upjohn, Ed Upjohn, V. H. Upjohn, George A. Wall, Frank Zimar. Fort Crook Mrs. C. L. HI hides, Tom Christenson, J. R. Christen, sen, Wm. Durkop, Alma Durkop, Philip Fra.er, S. N. Gramlich, Frank Harper, Henry Hahn,.Geo. Hansen, J. J. Jacobsen, Clans Jurgens, Mrs. Minnie Jurgens, Miss Marie Jurgens, Peler Jensen, Adam Mohr, William Mohr, R. G. Nickelson, Gerd Ollen, J. C. Olson, Chris Peterson, C P. Peterson, Mike Palmlag, E.I Rahn, L. Rahn, John Rahn, Herman Ruser, Henry Ruser, W. 11. Rhamey, William Schlenter, Henry Schumann, Ed Schnecklolh, Pele Schneckloth, John Sullivan, Fred Schmieten knop, Claus Steljas, John Schlent er, A. Stollenherg, Mark Stewart, Thomas Sullivan, Mary Thiering, Fred Thiering, Mag Thiering, Ed Upjohn, Charles Fitzgerald. The Pollock-Duff bridge has made it an easy matter for these farmers to reach this city for their trading post, and they will come if an effort is made to get them. HENRY ROMAN IS IM PROVING UNDER THE CARE OF DR. BACHMANN From Friday Dally. For some time past Henry Ro man, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Roman, has been suf fering from what was called creeping paralysis, and despite &l that could be done his condition remained unchanged, and about six weeks ago he was stricken while going homo on Pearl street fend it was necessary to summon a carriage to convey him home. Ho was placed under the care of Dr. Barshmann of this city, who' has had a great deal of success in similar cases, and the young man was soon able to bo up and around and is rapidly growing beller every day. The doctor has had several cases like this since coming here and has been very successful in treating them. For Sale at a Bargain. Only restaurant in lown. No opposition. Clearing at least, $100 per month. Carrying a full line of cigars ami tobaccos, confection ery, soft, drinks of all kinds, ice cream. Will stand closest in vestigation. Reason for selling poor health of landlady. Will dis pose of same by inventory or set price. D. C. Farnham, Proprietor, Union, Neb. rUTISUOUTH M Mnicc a nrnnnn II One of Republican's Printers Sets Five and a Half Gallies In Nine and a Half Hours. F. 11. Speck, the Republican's job and ad man, made a record run at setting type on Monday of this week, during the absence of Ihe regular compositor, W. P. Sitzman. It was the first day of the week and he was feeling good despite the fact that the mercury registered between 96 and 108 throughout, the day, so he thought he would see how much he could set. His record was five and tme half gallies of leaded ten-point in nine and one-half hours. To those who are not acquainted with printers' terms, it may be ex plained that a galley is a lolunin of type twenty-two inches long, or a little more than Ihe length of a column as it is printed in the paper. Leaded ten-point is the size of (he type that is used in the Republican with the same amount of space between lines. Figuring it out a little more con cretely, there were aproximatcly 21,700 single pieces of type and metal that had to be picked out of the case and set up. This is 2,28-1 an hour for the time work ed, or 38 a minute if the figuring was dune correctly. And this is not. taking any time out for inter ruptions during the nine hours and a half. To those who are not informed, il maybe explained that three or four galleys is a good day's work ordinarily for a com positor to do. Weeping Water Republican. We are glad to hear of this fine sbo ving made by Henry, who was formerly an employe of the Jour nal, and whose former home was in this city, and that he is a good first-class printer is without doubt. LITTLE NORRIS SMITH INJURED QUITE BAOLY WHILE AT PLAY From Friday's Dally. This noon while little Norris Smith was playing around the residence of Judge 11. D. Travis the little fellow met with a very painful accident. He was climb ing around on the porch at the Travis home and was pulling on one of the large concrete columns that support the porch, when it gave way and fell on Norris, with the result that his left hand was badly cut, as well as his left leg and several scratches were made on his face, which bled very pro fusely. He was at once taken to the home of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. F. L. Cummins, and from there brought to the office of Dr. E. D. Cummins, who dressed the wounds and made the little fellow as comfortabe as possible under the circumstances. Norris was very brave during the dressing of the wounds and stood Ihe ordeal in good shape. AT ST, PAUL'S CHURCH PARSONAGE from Friday's Dally. The ice cream social given on the law of the St. Paul's Evan gelical church last evening was a most delightful event and a huge success, both socially and finan cially, and the ladies of the Aid society who had charge of the event feel more than pleased at the success they had. There were several hundred persons in at tendance at the social and a neat sum was secured by the ladies. The lawn presented a very pretty appearance with its tables and decorations of Japanese lanterns, and added much to making the occasion most enjoyable. The -Journal for Calling Cards InnLu H IlLUUnU THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL Has Fingers Mashed. 1'iom Friday's Dallv. This morning Frank Peckanec, a Bohemian, employed on the Missouri Pacific section gang, was working at Oreapolis and had the misfortune to have two of the fingers on his right hand mashed by having a rail, which he was lifting, turn over and mash his hand. He was brought to Ihe office of the company doctor here and the wound dressed at once and he was made as comfortable as possible. A Hll 6 FROM THE STATEFIREGOMMESSION Suggestions Are Very Timely and Should Be Heeded by Every Citizen. From Saturday's Daily. Dear Editor: We are pleased to inform the public that the lowest lire loss ever experienced in this slate on the Fourth of July, either directly or indirectly, from fireworks, was July i, 1913. This department has urged its citizens through bulletins and the press to observe the Fourth in a safe and sane way, and we feel grateful and encouraged that the loss this year has been so greatly reduced. Fire reports in our ntli.ee show but -$190 damage and no lives lost by fireworks on this past Fourth. Wo trust that be fore another Fourth of July every city in the state will pass ordin ances prohibiting the sale of fire works. This is a most appropriate time to call the attention of the citizens of Nebraska to the dangers lurking in sparks from bonfires or sparks from chimneys, trains, etc. In hot, dry weather, when frame buildings and shingle roofs are crisp and dry a tiny stray spark of fire may cause a great conllagration. People throw old rubbish, dry grass, weeds and papers in alleys and back yards and burn them up, .sometimes on windy days. No one should ever start a bonfire any where on a windy day or ever go away and leave it burning. A bonfire should not be started within 20 feet of any wood build ing or fence. If the grass around where the fire is started is very dry it should be sprinkled well with water before starting the fire. During the hot, dry sum mer men should be particularly careful about throwing away lighted matches and cigar or cigarette stubs. Destructive prairie fires, wiping out thou sands of dollars' worth of prop erly and sacrificing many lives have been caused by bonfires and these careless practices. Very truly yours, W. S. Ridgell, Chief Deputy Fire Commis sioner. SHOP MAN INJURES A FOOT PRETTY BADLY THIS MORNING This morning Frank Hawken bery, one of the employes of the Burlington blacksmith shop, was able to be down town with the use of crutches, as the result of an injury he sustained Thursday while engaged at his work in the shops. He was handling a large bar of iron, which dropped on his right foot, with the result that that member was badly mashed, and it will bo several days before he will be able to use the foot. Mr. Hawkenherry has never had any experience with crutches before and finds it very annoying to have fo get around in this manner. Motored From Union. Last evening an auto parly consisting of Harry McCarroll, Muss McCarroll, V. C. Browning, Lew Roach and Charles Niday, motored up from Union and spent a few hours .here visiting and taking in Ihe sights. The parly came up in Die car of Harry McCarroll. U R MOTI W Mrs. Cornelius Bengen Passes Away at Her Home Near My nard Friday, July 18. From Saturday's Dallv. The community was greatly shocked last evening to learn of the dealh of Mrs. Cornelius Den gen, sr., at her home near My nard, after an illness of four days, and the sorrow-sit ickeii children will receive the deepest sympathy of the many friends of the family in the loss of their be loved mother. It was only a few months ago that the husband and father, Cornelius Bengen, sr., passed away, and now that the mother is gone it will be a sad blow to the family. Mrs. Bengen was taken sick about four days ago with inflam mation of the bowels, and her condition gradually grew worse until death came to her relief. She. was about 7.'l years of age and was burn in Germany, coming to this country in the year 1870, and the same year was married in Peoria, Illinois, to Cornelius Bengen, and they came to Ne braska in t87.'l to make their home, settling on Ihe' farm near Mynard, where I hey had since re sided. Mrs. Bengen leaves the following children to mourn her loss: Jacob Hcngen, Cornelius Bengen, jr., Mynard; Mrs. George Bengen, Peoria, Illinois; Mrs. Tom Ruby, Mynard, and Mrs. John Stone, Murray. The funeral will be held tomor row afternoon from the late home at 2 o'clock, arid the body laid In rest beside that of the husband in the Horning cemetery. The death of Mrs. Benuen re moves another from the rapidly thinning ranks of the pioneer residents of the county, who came here in early days and assisted in Ihe development of the county, where she and her late husband were prominent in Ihe life of the community in which they resided, and Ihe many friends of this worthy lady will feel a deep sense of grief at her death. ENTERTAINS IN HDNOR DF MRS. E.G. HANSON OF OCDEN From Suturdav'n Dallv. Last evening Mrs. A. II. Week bach entertained in a most charming manner at her home in honor of Mrs. F. G. Hanson of Ogden, Utah, who has been her guest, for a few weeks. The, lawn was decorated with Japanese Ian terns, which cast n very pleasing light over Ihe enjoyable gathering of relatives and friends who had gathered in honor of Mrs. Han son. The evening was spent in playing high five and social con versation, and then a most pleas ing treat was offered in delicious refreshments served by Misses Helen Egenberger and Herniio Spies. Mrs. Hanson will leave to morrow for Omaha, from where she will go to Grand Island for a short visit before returning home in Ogden. DR. BACHMANN THE HAPPY FATHER OE UN BOYS From Saturday's Dully. The appearance of Di liach manii on tiie street this morning with a large and very expansive smile was the cause of much comment among his friends and acquaintances as fo the cause of the smile, but it was soon dis covered that the doctor was the proud father of twin hoys, who made their appearance yesterday morning nt Palmer, Neb., where Mrs. Bachmann is visiting at the home of her parents. The mother and little ones are reported as getting along nicely and the doctor is just about as proud as il, is possible for a man to be.