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Sroutral VOL. XXXII. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, NOVEMBER, 17, 1913. NO. 129. Platte GOOD WAY TO INCREASE TRADE IN PLATTSMOUTH The Free Ferry Over the Missouri River One Way to Bring More Trade. During llic pasl few days there has hiMn considerable talk among tin" business men am! citizens here over tlii' prospects of secur ing more nf tin trade from 1 1 1 r Iowa side nf lln Missouri river anil (Ik mailer of making it easier for lli Iowa residents to reach this city. The construction of a wagon bridge over the river would wilhout ilouht he the best possible means that could he af forih'ii. hut of course the con si ruction over a hriduc over llu Missouri would he a very ex pensive undertaking, as the bridge woulii either have to be constructed high enough so as not o interfere with traffic r else he of a swinging- nature so as lo lie opened up whenever a sleauihoat or oilier craft desired lo pass through. This would re quire a large amount of money and it would necessitate t ho forming of a stock company to take care of the proposition, whieh would he very difficult lo do. One method of securing the Iowa trade that could he very easily done is that of fhe Com mercial cluh either purchasing- or leasing the ferry over the river and having a man hired lo look after the running of It. and the different merchants could issue to their customers coupon hooks pood for free passage over the river on the ferry whenever Ihey desired lo come lo this city to t rado. The ferry could easily he made lo pay Ihe running expense from the transient travel over that route, as there is .quite a large number of persons passing through hen every day, either txn'mfx to or from Iowa points, and Ihe tolls from these parlies would easily pay the cost of oper- nling I lie ferry. This is a mai ler that will prove of much value to the city and its interests and should he pushed hy the com mercial interests of the town and Iried as a means of bringing here a large nuinher of peofde who are right at our doors and only await the proper induce ments to heroine regular visitors here to trade and transact their business. I.et the Commercial cluh take the matter up and see if it cannot he made a go, and Ihe result will he most satisfactory. SUIT FILED IN DISTRICT COURT TO RECOVER THE SUM OF 33.600 From Friday's Daily. A case entitled Frank Ttergman vs. Charles Ocrlach, has just heen tiled in the office of the clerk of the district court. The plain tiff in his petition slates that on Ocloher it), tii, the plaintiff arul one. K. J. Wheeler, entered into a contract for the payment f Ihe sum of SO.COO hy the plaintiff for a quarter section of land in Clay county. Minnesota. The defendant in the suit rcp resenled Wheeler in the transac tion and it is stated in the peti tion that Nergman was led to be lieve that Ihe title was good to the land. an. J on moving- there he found that the title was held hy one W. E. C. Ross, and not Wheeler, and he asks that a judgment for S3, r.no from Octo ber 2.1, 1911, and interest on the sum of i,)00 be rendered against Ihe defendant in the case as the agent. County Commissioner C. R. Jordan came, in last evening; from his home at Alvo to assist Ihe other commissioners in checking up Ihe different nflirfs jn the court house. Our Sample Line of Calendars. For Ihe past few years Ihe Journal office has heen handling calendars, and we helieve we ha aiways carried the lines! line ever-displayed in Ihe citv. Tin orders have now all heen taken for Ihe year of J i i :l, and oui sample line is now for sale. This line will he sold in such numhei as purchasers can he found. Thev will he sold at less than the cost price in quantity numbers, alLof which are free from advert ism mailer and calendar pads, and will make very pretfv pictures for either framing- or decora! ins the home or office jus! as they arc The line is now on display am the lirsl purchasers will get llu choice. A CUSTOM THAT SHOULD 8E ABOLISH ED FOR ALL TIME Mr. Editor Will you kindly permit nie a litlle space lo speak of a mailer thai is of concern I us aur i reier lo the old. an what seems to in. almost semi barbarous custom of "viewing Ihe remains' at a public funera occasion. 1 am speaking from an experience of fifteen years in lhi ministry, and from my per sonal observation ami con clusions as the olliriating clergy man in scores of occasions. do not believe (hat I speak from any bias or prejudice in expressing- my convictions as being' op posed lo this practice, but fee sure that f am prompt ed only by Ihe highest motives of considera tion for those most vitally con cerneit with tins custom. I am convinced thai in a great ma jority of cases "the mourners" acquiesce in Ibis practice only from a desire not to appear "queer" or as appearing lo set new precedent, while deep down in their innermost feeling there is a jealous rebellion that raises a protest against the many who form the "procession" ind inarch in customary solemnity and curiosity before Ihe sorrowing friends. I am sure that Ihe sub sequent reflect ion of those who have passed through this ordeal will bear me out in these observations, as will also those of my colleagues and other per sons of thoughtful' and refined sensibilit ies. If T am asked for a substitute for this custom, or whether I ad vocafe the utter exclusion of inti mate friends from Ihe presence of I lie dead. I answer, hy no means. Hut allow me lo suggest that il appeals lo us as much more considerate thing" for those who are enough interested,, and who have been intimately as soeiated with the deceased, to call at the home previous to the hold ing of any religious or public services and there pay their lendep farewell. Mr. Editor, I wish I his custom might prevail; as a minister, and one whose heart is tender and sympathetic and I hope consider ate. make this appeal. I am ready to (in my part by counsel and example. Funeral directors can do much to eradicate this custom, which is little more than a re! if from the dark ages, and by lac! fnl, kindly and timely sugges lion, bring1 about what I believe Ihe public will recognize as a much desired change in Ihis par ticular. Thanking1 you for the space you have given for this ar liele. l am, yours respectfully, F. M. Druliner. Pas! or First M. E. Church. Plattsmoufh, Xeb. Has New Electric Sign. From Fridar's Daily. . The enterprising firm of Hatt & Son, lo keep abreast of the modern trend of the business firms of the city, have just pur chased a fine new electric sign, which will be suspended ove the walk from their place of busi ness and make quite an addilion lo Ihe appearance of the street at night and will show, up nicely and demonstrates that this firm is entitled lo be enrolled, amoig the live ones-in the city: . Try the Journal Want Ads.' CELEBRATE THEIR SILVER WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eads1 Friends Gather to Assist in Celebrating the Event. From Saturday's Daily. There was quite a number o I'laltsmoulh people in South Omaha last evening in allendauc at the twenty-fifth wedding an niversary of Mr. and Mrs Charles Eads, which was held in their home in thai city. Tlit' guests were treated to a most sumptuous 7 o'clock dinner, pre pared in honor of the eent, and much pleasure was derived hy Ihe jolly crowd in relating slorie of I lie past and in showering th host and hostess with con gratulalious on Ihe completion o the twenty-five years of wed dot bliss. Following" the dinner the com pany was entertained by a mini her of very delightful vocal se lections bv Mesdames W. A Swearingen, Charles Fads am Fay Ward, which proved most enjoyable features of the evening and I lie company passed a very pleasant time in visiting- among themselves, and before the hour for departure left with the guests of honor a number of very iieautiiul pieces or silverware as a token of the high esteem in which thev were held bv their oh friends. Miss Julia Oliver and Mr Charles Eads were united in mar riage in this citv on November 15. 1888, at the home of the bride's mother, Air.. Kale Oliver, and they resided here for a num ber of years, or until 1905. when Ihev removed to South Omaha, where Ihey have since resided, and it was in Ibis city that their children were born and reared am! the. happiest days of their life were spent, and Mr. and Mrs Eads have a warm spot in their hearts for the old town and the many kind friends with whom Ihev were so long associated. Those who were present at the ilver wedding dinner were: Messrs. and Mesdames E. W Cook. J. II. Donnelly, T. M. Pat- lerson. F. ;. Morgan. William Srhmidlmann. I). C. Morgan, of Platlsmouth; Miss Carrie Oliver in riatisniouin: .Mrs. vv . .. Swearingen. Mrs. Fav Ward of Omaha, and Mr. and Mrs. Green if South Omaha. JUNIOR YOUNG MEN'S BIBLE CLASS ELECT OFFICERS LAST NIGHT From Saturday's Dally. The junior young men of Ihe Methodist church met in their oom Friday evening and or ganized a Junior Young" Men's Hible class. This includes the es from l.r to 21. They held a very enthusiastic meeting". It was decided lo leave the charter open until January 1, 1914. Any oilier young men not affiliated with other churches are invited lo join. A vote of thanks was endered the young ladies' class r turning their room over lo I hem. The first goal lo work for a membership of 2!, and by the interest manifested the prospects are very encouraging'. Ihe fol- owing officers were elected: hilip Campbell, president; Tracy Druliner. vice president; Hyron Habbitf, seerelary, and Charles Poisall. treasurer. Afler making plans for the future Ihe class before adjourning- anjoyed nice treat of popcorn and ap ples. It is the intention of the class lo make the room a place of which they can be proud. Plans for pictures. mottoes. games, etc., were talked of and the class will begin at once to fix it ..up. Take the children lo see in and around Ihe Grand Canyon of Arizona,' with Lyman H. Howe, at Parmele theater one night only, hursdav, November 20. Motored Here From Auburn. From Friday's Dan-. A parly of Auburn resident motored up yesterday from their home to make a visit at Ihe home of Mr. ami Mrs. F. W. Flliolt Mrs. Emily Wills, mother of Mrs Elliott; Charles Wills, a brother, and Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Heed of llelleville, Kansas, com posed Ihe parly, and spent Ihe day here most enjoyably. The parly left. Auburn at 0:20 in the morning- and arrived here just as I lie clock si ruck 12. Thev re turned home last evening. THE NEARNESS OF CHRISTMAS Merchants Lining Up Displays and Early Shoppers Will Be the Wise Ones. The fact that Ihe most joyful season of the year, that of Christmas lime, is only five weeks on. urines up iue mauer uiai ach year is becoming a most vital one, that of doing your Christmas shopping early and securing' the pick of Ihe large slock of goods that are handled bv Ihe local merchants. There is no town of its size in the state that can offer lo its people a larger or uener assort ed stock of goods than Ihe stores in this city, and every year Ihe merchants bend all their efforts to secure for their trade the best on the market, and offer I hem at prices within the reach of all. Those who do theirbuying for the Christmas sea-son before Ihe las! two weeks of the holiday sea son secure the nest or inese slocks of goods and not only do they benefit themselves, but they contribute to making it easier for those who are employed in the stores of the city as clerks, be cause it relieves them ot tlie great rush of customers I hat generally put off until the last minute the purchase of their gifts for those whom they desire (o remember. The would-be purchaser who cannot make up their mind as to what Ihey desire to purchase should consult the columns of I heir home paper and note the offerings made by Ihe merchants in Iheir different lines and make (heir lists up from these and then go to the different stores and select their gifts from the stocks of goods before the best of them have been picked over and they are compelled to take just whatever they can get and be glad it was no worse. There is no need to wait until the last minute to make the Christmas mirchases. and each year I lie ranks of the early shop pers are growing- larger and larger and the faces of the clerks who have put in long hours over he counters begin to brighten as they see the movement growing arger. He one of the early birds for the 1013 Christmas shopping and begin now to lay in your supply of gifts for the holidays UNION TO HAVE A LODGE OF IMPERIAL ORDER OF REDMEN The village of Union is about lo have a lodge of Ihe Improved Order of Redmen instituted in 1 hat place, as Great Sachem J. W. Yeisley of Omaha has been in that place for some time work ing up the sentiment of the resi- ents and has secured a very atisfactory list of members, which includes some of the lead ing men of the town, and he feels ery much gratified at the out- ook. The local lodge formerly lad several members from Union, but they desire to have an or-, ganization -of their own there, and with the enthusiasm shown in the preliminary work they will soon have one of the liveliest lit tle lodges in the slate started. Lyman H.'. Howe's '.Travel Fes- ival at Parmele theater one nisbt only, Thursday, November 20. DOINGS DISTRICT COURT ON FRIDAY Stull Case Occupied Considerable Time, and Finally Another Sale of the Land Ordered. From Saturday Dallv. The district, court held a very busy session yesterday and sev eral cases were passed upon by the judge. In the case of Harris J. Host vs. Uenjamin I. Hose, tin default of all the defendants was entered in the ease. This is a partition suit. In the matter of the case of Anna Amelia Monroe vs. Agatha Stull, et al., covering the sale of Ihe lands belonging lo Ihe eslale of the late J. F. Stull, the court was occupied the greater part of the day in hearing- the argument of the different attorneys in the case, covering their different sides of the question. The creditors of Ihe late Henry Slull deceased, had intervened in the sale to secure their amounts out of Iheir share allotted to Ilie heirs of Henry Slull and Ihe minor heirs ot the deceased Henry Stull, also made the case :i very complicated one. On the motion to confirm the sale of Ihe lands made to J. F. Stull of Louisiana, am ine oiuecnons io the confirmation of sale on the representation of some of the parlies that they would make a higher bid I ban the land brought at the sale, the court ordered Ihe sale set aside in the interest of the heirs and I lie referee was ordered lo return the purchase money; the purchaser excepted! lo the finding of the court and was given forty days to prepare a bill of exceptions in the case, This will make it necessary to hold another sale of Ihe lands, and an effort will hi made by all parlies lo see that il is straight-1 ened tin so Ihat a clear litle can be given to the land. REST ROOMS FOR FARMERS' WIVES AND CHILDREN Saturday saw another large crowd of farmers and Iheir fam- ilies in the city to attend to their trading, which shows that Plalts-j mouth is Ihe logical point in this part of the county for the resi. dents in the country districts to make their trading point, and one thing that was quite noticeable was the need for a place where the ladies from Ihe counlrv could I go to rest and visit without hav ing: to stay at the different stores all day. There is a great need for such a place here and if il is possible o do so a room of this sort should be fixed up for Ihe Saturday "visitors here. Several of the merchants have arranged rest rooms for their customers in their stores, but there is a need of something more than this and Ihat is a public room where Ihe ladies can go whenever they de sire to and it should have a lady in charge who. can attend to looking- afler the needs and comfort of the visitors. This feature would add much to the pleasure of the visitors and prove of great value in bringing the farmers' wives and daughters lo town. District Court in Session. From Friday's Dally. This morning: District Judge James T. Heglev came down from Panillion lo convene district court. The morning was taken up with the hearing of motions in several eases lv the different I attorneys. The matter of the estate of Delilah Schwab, de ceased, which was lo have been tried at this session, was con tinued over until the 17th. Notice to Hunters. For some time past hunlers, and especially their dogs, have been annoying my . callle lo a great extent, and I am compelled to notify all hunters .that they must keep off jux premises in the future. Ralph Haynie.. Breeding Fine Chickens. From Saturday's Dauv. ari Mone added some new roosters lo his fine slock of Huff Orpington's the first of the week- ami he had quite a time get I in lliem. He went to Plallsiuouth and was directed to variou places in the country, but failei to find what lie wauled, finall buying from C. E. Wescolt. wh has a very tine flock of thes birds. Carl has been buying aiu breeding none but the best until he has one of the best "herds"' o these popular birds in I lie county -Nehawka News. Celebrates his TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY A Pleasant Surprise Perpetrated Upon Mr. and Mrs. Barney Wampler by Their Friends. Yesterday being the twenty- seventh birthday anniversary o liarncv Wampler. his wife de cided lo afford him a pleasant urprise, and without his know! edge invited a number of hi gentlemen friends in lo assist. him in celebrating- the evenl. The Company gathered at his home about H o'clock and were laken into the parlor and the guest o honor summoned, and his sur prise may be imagined when hi walked into the room lo find it filled with his friends, who greet eq htm with many good wishes for his future years. The guests were entertained with several musical .selection and as I lie party was accom- panied by a talented organist, the music was most delightful and the vocal selections were loudly I encored. The evening was .spent in playing cards and in social conversation until an appropriate hour, when the guests were in- I vited to (he dining- room, where a very tempting three-courst luncheon was served, !o which the jolly crowd did ample justice. The lable was decorated with a verv artistic centerpiece of pink roses and one of the chief feat ures of the luncheon was th large bil l Inlay cake with its can dles emblematic of the years of the guest of honor. Mr. Wamp ler was presented with a very handsome solid gold fob by the uests, who were members of (he Cosmopolitan club. Those in attendance were: W n. Holly, Cyril Kalina. William Ileinrich. Clans 'Jess, Frank Smith. Henry Hrinkman. Frank Ashenbrenner, Charles Hula, Charles -Jelinek, Frank Schuldice, Mber! Schuldice and Mr. Schaf- fer. The company deparled at a late hour, wishing Mr. Wampler many happy returns of Hie day. YOUNG COUPLE OF PLATTSMOUTH MARRIED IN THE METROPOLIS Two more of Ihe voting people of the city have entered the ranks of the newly weds and decided in the future to enjoy life together as one, as Ihe dispatches in the Omaha papers of yesterday would indicate from the statement that William Highfield and Mrs. Iluth Graham of this city were united m marriage in Ihat place on sat- urday afternoon. Both of the parties are well Known in un city, where the bride was horn and reared to womanhood and where the groom has been em ployed for the past few years in different occupations, . and Iheir friends will be more lhan pleased to learn of Iheir wedding. They expect to make their home here for thep resent at least. J. CI. Richey and wife arrived Saturday evening from Kansas City and will visit here for a week or ten days with their friends, be- fore returning lo their home at Kansas Cily. E CELEBRATES HIS B7TIHBIRTHDAY In Honor of Event Friends Fur nish Him With a Most Pleasant Evening. The neighbors and friend ot Mr. George Oldham Sal urday evening- gave him a most pli-as-aul lime at his home, in honor of his sixly-sevenlh birthday an niversary, and the I'venl was one that will long- be remembered with great pleasure by all who were in at tendance. Mr. Oldham was unaware of the plot on fool to surprise him and had been dow n lo I lie business part of town, arriving- home jut after lb.' delegation of visitors had ar rived. A most delicious 7 o'clock din ner was served in honor of the even! and mhpc Iwentv of Un friends and neighbors gathered around flu festive board lo l honor to their old friend. The lable was very prettily ib-coralcd with candles and green foliage and made a very artistic sellinir or the delicious four-course dinner. The surprise had been gotten up by Mrs. Charb-s Troop and other neighbors, with the as sistance of Mis. Moore, and with out the knowledge of the guest of honor, and he, after his arrival home, at once entered into the spirit of the occasion and assit- I the-'jolly crowd in having a royal time. I he evening was pent fn visiting' and huviuif a jolly tune and iisiening lo sev eral very- pleasing musical num bers, among which was a German song by Miss Fannie Will, one of the talented young vocalists of the city, and these treats proved a very pleasing- diversion or Ihe evening. Mr. Oldham was the recepient f a number of handome and useful gifts. including a line nioking jacket am a year's sub script ion to the McClure's maga zine, both of which will be verv icceplable. Another very pleas ant surprise was I lie arrival of a arge box of home-made candies and cakes, sent by Mrs. Henry Snyder of Fairfield, fowa. a niece of Mr. Oldham, to remind her uncle of Ihe fact thai his birthday lad not been forgollen. Thai Mr. Oldham will be able lo cele- irate many more happy anniver saries is the sincere wili of hi friends throughout the citv. COUNTY CLERK D. C. MORGAN RECOMMEND ED FOR POSTMASTER The matter of the appointment of a postmaster in Ihis city, which has been the subject of much discussion for the past few weeks, seems to have been set tled, according to dispatches ap pearing in the papers yesterday front Washington, which gives notice thai Congressman John A. Maguire had recommended Ihe appointment of I). C. Morgan, tint present county clerk, for the position. Mr. Morgan is amply qualified for the position, having or Ihe past eight years been in Ihe service of the county clerk's oflice, first as deputy and later as the clerk. Mr. Morgan will suc- eed Henry A. Schneider in the postotlice, and it is with regret that the patrons of lite office will see Ihis ellicient gentleman re- ire from Ihe position he has flll d so well and wilh such courtesy oward Ihe public. The vacancy in the office of counlv clerk will e filled by the county commis- ioners by appointment as soon as Mr. Morgan's resignation is eceived. For Sale. One lJ-horse Lavvson gas en gine (portable;. very cheap. Write or inquire of W. IT. Iludi. Murdock, Neb." " 1 1-1 7-C ks-w GEDR6 OLDHAM