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ptette ouxn VOL. XXXIII. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1914. NO. 27. THE COUNTY JAIL 11 IS BEING RUSHED Work Is Getting Along Nicely and the Contractor Feels Well Pleased. Fmm "Wednesday's Daily. Yeterday tti concrete foun elation for the coll room on I ho second floor of the now jail building was put. in by the con tractor and as soon as the com missioners decide to move the i ii oi.i cens or to purchase now ones the work on this part of the building will be resumed and unshed right along. The base ment of the jail is being grot ten in good shape and the outside brick work on this section of the building is completed and only remains to finish up I lie interior. In this part of the jail will be located the laundry and furnace, as well as the cellar for the storage of supplies by the sheriff or jailor. There is also a small compartment in the basement where the prisoners will be sub jected to a thorough disinfect ing;, as well as wash, when it is thought necessary by the author ities, and this will be very con ductive toward keeping the build in?, or the. part where the colls are located, much cleaner and will learn the prisoners a lesson in cleanliness that they will re member. On the first floor the colls will occupy the "rear of t he'bulldin?, while on the west side the sheriff; will have his office, as well as private living: rooms for the fam ily of the jailor. On the second floor there will be rooms pro vided for the women prisoners. and the front of the building will be griven over to sleeping quar ters for the family of the jailor, which will enable them to keep a close watch on the prisoners both day and night. Ample bath rooms will be provided for the use of the prisoners, as well as the jailors, and everything in the building will be laid along lines to preserve the best sanitary conditions possible in the build ing. The work so far has been most satisfactory and Contract or Larson, as well as Emil Walt ers, who has had charge of the brifk work on the building, feel well pleased over the progress that has boon made. Likes the Navy Very Much. From "Wednesday's Daily. In letters to relatives and friends in this city Charles Rey nolds, t!ie son of H. H. Reynold.- of this city, informs them that he is very much pleased with his enlistment in the United State: navy ami that so far he has met with only the best of conditions and treatment and believes he will enjoy thoroughly his work in the floating army of Uncle Sain, lie is at present stationed at (reat Lakes trading station, at Xorth Chicago and after a few months training there will be transferred to one of the battle ships of the navy to lake up active work. WOODM THE MODERN 1 HOLD CONVENTION "Insurgent" Sentiment Seems to Prevail in the Convention Being Held Today. PALM SUNDAY AT THE SAINT LUECHUHCH All Arrangements Made for Cele brating Palm Sunday at St. Luke's Church. From Tuesday's Daily. Arrangements for the celebra tion of Palm Sunday at the Epi: . i i j i copai cnuren in mis cny gives promise of this being one of the f 25 to iO per cent. From "Wednesday's Daily. The county camp of the Modern Woodmen of America assembled in this cilv today at 2 o'clock at the hall in the Modern Woodman building and the meeting was one of the largest attended camps hold in the history of the order in the county and delegates were pres ent from every camp in the county. The great, interest in the meeting was over the election of delegates to the state convention and also on the question of the proposed raise in rates and the re-election of the present head officers of the order. The senti ment, of the delegates from the county seems to be very much against the re-election of A. R. Talbot as head counsul and also against the rates proposed, bel ter known as the Chicago rates, although most of the members seem to favor the raise of from delegates was that the by-laws of the order gave the authority to the clerk of the largest camp, and they insisted that the action ofi Mr. Ciering was without -author ity. After some, time spent in arguing the pros and cons of the right, of the first credentials com mittee, the chairman ruled against the recognition of them, and allowed the consideration of the election' of the Committee bv the convention, at which the ueiegaies irom uass camn oi mis city, after offering a protest against the seating of some of the country delegations, with. drew ironi tno convention and proceeded to organize in the THE REMAINS OF SEELEY LAWTON LAID AT REST k Large Number of Sympathetic Friends Attend Last Sad Rites at Murray. Visiting Old Friends. From Tuesday's Daily. i.ast, evening .Mrs. j.ouise Kelistrors arrived in the city for a short visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jioeck in this city. Mrs. Kelistrors has been making her home in Philadelphia with her daughter and family. but during their absence in Europe she decided to spend the time traveling and came west, to Omaha to visit her relatives in this part of the country, and has during- the past few weeks been, visiting in I hat city. She is a n"ster of Mrs. Oeorge lloeck of .Xewkirk, Oklahoma, who former ly resided in this city, as well as J. G. RUSSELL PASSED AWAY TODAY JNLINCOLN Veteran of the Civil War Dies at Age of 100 Years and 1 Month. (Continued on Eighth Pago.) WARREN KER J. RIGAN THE MOST POPULAR ACTOR Popular Moving Picture Actor Wins Prize of Fine Silver Loving Cup. From Tuesday's Daily. The funeral of the late Seeley h.ieiger, well known here Law I on, who was killed in the lire at Sioux City on last Thurs day, was held Saturday afternooni at the home of his father-in-law, I). A. Young, two miles northeast of Murray. The body was brought from Sioux Cilv on the noon Missouri Paoilic and taken direct to the Young" home from the train and the funeral cere monies bold there. Rev. Hutch- man of the Presbyterian church of that place was in charge of the funeral service and there was a large number of friends and rela tives present to pay their last tributes of respect to this young man who had sacrificed his life in attempting to save the life and property of others, and the t rib- being the mother of Mrs. William I From Wednesday's Daily J ins morning at o'cb.ck .James C. Russell, who was prob ably one of Hie oldest members of the Orand Army of the Republic in fin; stale of Nebraska, passed away at his home in Lincoln. Mr. Russell, on March 1st, celebrated his one hundredth birthday, and lived just one month to a day af ter the event that marked he passing of the century mark for him, and to the last retained his wonedrful mental facilities, which were as bright at his ad vanced age as in many a younger Luther Abbott, Who Was Oper- man. During the lifetime of Mr. Russell he had a very interesting PROF. ABBOTT'S BROTHER DIES IN COLORADO ated Upon at Chicago a Few Months Ago, Succumbs. The following article appearing ute delivered by Rev. Ilutchman in regard to J. Warren Kerrigan, was a most touching and beaut i- From Tuesday's Dailv. J-rom the dispatches appearing joyed career, being one oi uie pioneer circus men of the country anil iso served with bravery in I h r Union army during the civil war, and one of the things that he en- the most was to gather interesting celebrations of church day that has in the city for some me omrmng service The large salaries paid the head officers, of the order seems to the common members, who are forced to keep the life in the JAMES T. BEGLEY TO FILE FOB JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT From "Wednesday's Daily. Judge James T. Begley will file for the nomination for judge of this judicial district for the un expired term of the late Judge II. I). Travis. Judge Begley has made many warm friends during the time he has been upon the bench and has made good. He is a strong man, an efficient official and will no doubt receive the hearty support of all of the voters of this county. It is not known that anyone will file against him. Nebraska City News. Judge Begley has won hosts of friends in Cass county duirng the short time he has been on the bench. Ho has displayed marked legal ability, is a young man who is noted for his many excellent qualities and has won the con fidence and respect of all with whom he has become acquainted, and we believe Judge Begley can be elected over any man who may Pie against him. The Journal is heart and soul for Judge Begley, because he has fully demonstrat ed in so short a time that 'he is the right man in the right place," and we hope he will be elected without any opposition. Bucklen's Arnica Salve for All Hurts. most this great been held years. At Rev. H. M. l'arshall. arch-deacon order, as decidedly excessive and of the diocese of Duluth, will be it is on this ground that they will present and will celebrate the probably oppose any indorse service, departing in the after- nient. The camp here in this city noon for a continuation of his nas declared in favor or latbot, visit to the different churches in but this was" largely -vffset by the he state. Rev. l'arshall is one practically solid "insurgent of the leading figures in the representation of the county, and church in the west and his visit! many of the delegates here are will afford a rare opportunity to not enthusiastic over the matter he members of the parish here of the endorsement of the policy o hear this eminent churchman, offered by the present officers ror the evening service at 8 uie woodmen nave a very o'clock, in addition to the ser- large membership throughout the famous motion picture actor, ful one, as it showed the story of in the morning papers todav. the w'lth. his old war comrades end whose work has often been seen this young man, in the flower of information is given of the death di-cuss the stirring days of the at the (iem theater here, will be his life, called to make the price at Colorado Springs of Luther war. Last year Mr. Russell was of interest to his admirers in this of his life tribute to a duty to- Abbott, a well known Nebraskan, hero for a short visit at. the city. Mr. Kerrigan has just won ward his follow man. ami ns the and a brother of former Suncrin. home of his son. James L. Rus- the loving cup offered for the sneaker delivered his ..rmrm fendent of School C Abb. iff nf sell, and while here many of our there was many a toar-dimmod present superintendent of the people had an opportunity fo eye. A choir from tfie Presby- blind institute at Nebraska City, meet tins grand old man, and the terian church at Murray sang Mr. Abbott, a few months ago, lieAVs of his death will fall heavily several of the favorite hymns of was operated on in Chicago lJPon them, as he was a most the deceased during the services, where an X-rav examination re- nial antl pleasant gentleman to professional caivn kpan.when Tho interment was made in the vealed the presence of an obi ct I rnopt nmI ina-f friends with all he set out from his home in I Young cemetery near Murray. I on one of his Inmrs if xvnlWlth whom be came in voiuact. Louisville, Ky., bound for New Besides the widow, a little 3- found to be a part of a trold For the past few days he has York, with unlimited ambitions year-old son is left to mourn the crown of a tooth which he had l'cen suffering greatly from heart and experience in no line what- loss of this splendid young man. swallowed and which bad lodged trouble and his great age made most poyular motion picture actor or actress: J. Warren Kerrigan is 25 years old and has been in motion pic tures since he became of age. Hi; soever. His -mother had him checked for the ministry, his father had decided he should be a lawyer, ana one or ins elder mon and ms ruction bv llev. the county and they represent i""" me figum Wesley W. Barnes of Nebraska every walk in life and their and youngest son) had him pick- City, the choir has arranged a position will be watched with in most elaborate and beautiful I forest by the general public, and endition of the Lenten cantata, particularly the members of the "The Story of Calvary." bv P. A. order Schneckar, and the members of Warren that he PREPARING TO SET . OUT SHADE TREES IfJ FRONT OF RESIDENCES there. He seemf-i fo ho nrn. ms death a question or only a grossing nicely from the nnora- s,lorl limP- J- ,J- ""-"u anl tion and. his family wore hopeful family departed tins morning lor of his reeoverv an.l wn rnt I-lUCOin IO attend 1110 lUHOrai OI to Potomdo fo ini thn honoHt of Mho father, the exact time of - - - - .. r . .7 t I III, . a m-J lit JL I the climate, but did not seem to which had not been fixed as yet. improve and it was evident that 1)111 wiU probably bo tomorrow the nresenee nf lha o-nM on iht Ml"om 1 110 iwmo in Lincoln. lung had a tendency to lead to consumption, and his death yes terday was due to a hemorrhage ot the lungs. Mr. Abbott did considerable work in Fremont on the news- papers up io twelve years a pro, to Law ton, Okla- THE LADIES AUXILIARY OF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOLD DELIGHTFUL MEETING ed for a prize fighter. himself was certain wanted fo be an actor. Mr. Kerrigan's first stage ex perience was with Clay Clement, From Tuesday's Daily the choir, under the direction of The mooting of the county ms brotner-in-iaw, in a produe- As a part of the spring clean Prof. II. S. Austin, will give the camp of the Modern Woodmen of ,ion of Sam "Houston." He also up program which will be carried impressive music a magnificent American, which convened in this iP'ayeu juvenile load in Brown of nut- by the citizens here, a num- rendition, as there are many very city yesterday afternoon at the ,iarvam an(I 1,10 Piaster Key bor of the residents of the north beautiful voices in the organiza- Woodman hall, was fully as amI l0110'""?? tnese engagements part of I ho cilv are preparing to when he went tion and the cantata will be in warm and interesting as had was featured in 'The Road to set out trees along the parkways homa, taking up a homestead and able hands. The public is most been expected and the "msurg- 11 Mnud- of their streets, and to secure teaching school. The friend- enls" who were evidently in the u "JS piu.wuj, in uimaj-d uniformity in the appearance of here of N. C. Abbott will extend From Wednesdays Daily. majority, protested lonsr and in "The Road to Yesterday" that tho street will place black walnut to him their deenoU cv.onnfhv on The Ladies' Auxiliary loud at the methods of calling the a number of Essanay people saw and maple on the streets in that the death of his brother. The First I'resbyterian i..i;r.o. in ..mini, nrwi t h ; , i n v 1 1 n e ppi'lormance and made him an I locality. ThU i mov. in tii f,,.ni -;n r. it.i i u, n their regular ed for a long time the holding of oner to join their company, upon right direction and should be home at Fremont, tomorrow the session, and finally led to the 1110 organization oi uie American followed by the residents of the 1 H- T " 1 . - . . 1 L - I selection of two sets of delegates company, mi: jveingan was me different sections of the city, who to the state convention. Henry "rst member to be engaged, and will find that they are adding to R. Gering attempted several fr a period of three years played the beauty of their own places, times to call the meeting to cordially invited to be present and enjoy the beautiful story told in song. P. 0. DEPARTMENT ISSUES ORDERS IN REFERENCE TO order, but the leaders of the in surgonts loudly demanded that the clerk of the local camp per- The following instructions form this service, but after a have been issued to postmasters, semblance of order had been se as to the delivery of pension cured Mr. Clering read a com- m every one or tne nrm s pic- as well as making the city appear tures. j.aier ne necame a mem- more up-to-date and alive to the ber of the Universal company, problem of beautifying and plac- Wllh Whicn he IS now associated. Mnsr the streets in rtmnof vhnno Mr. Kerrigan likes country lifefThe city a few years aso set. out -dogs, chickens, horses, green a r0w of trees up High School fields and Sunshine. He lives in Hill nml fhonirh sevnrnl nf llimn PrnmTn.cvon.n. HORO LANDS IN TOWN DRUNK AND FOUND A RESTING PLACE IN JAIL checks from and after March 1, munication from the venerable Hollywood, Cal., with his mother, were broken off by mischievous Thi- morning a "hoboe" arriv- consul and clerk of Cass camp ihe attention of all post- No. 332 clothing him with the masters is called to the neces- authority to convene the conven sily fop special care in handling tion in session, and he at once of loiters containing pension appointed a committee on checks. Such letters are easily credentials of the different camps distinguished by the printed in- and delegates, but the insurgents dorsement on the envelope refer- again protested against the ac- nng to the Act of August 17. tion. claiming that the conven- 1912, and they must not be de- tion should elect the committee. livered to anyone in case the ad- but finally sufficient order was dressee has died, is under guar- obtained to allow the naming of dianship, or is away permanent- the temporary officers of the . CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION IN PLATTSMOUTH, MAY 16TH i . ... i Doys, tney were replaced and now ed in Ihe city with the annear- the street is beginning to take ance of having been mixed tin in on the appearance of one of the a melee, as his face was skinned finest in the cily and one that af- Up in good shape and one optic fords a groat deal of pride to the was wearing a deep tint of residents of that part of the city, monrnmir Tl man wris nlso nnrincr the month of Mav civil Let the 00(l work of placing the quite well loaded with intoxicants Plr.s- ll- r- c I 1 11. .1 L ! -l l . . service examinations fo fill "7R tul aiong me .streets oi uie cu and had only been in the city a Nebraska fourth class postoffices De kcPt up and the residents of few minutes when Chief of Police will be held in a number of cities ?ver" section assist in beautify- Rainey swooped down on the gen- over the state,. The civil service " lueu ociioii ' "-" cn. tieman and escorted him over to examination .for amy postofilce the county jail, where he will rest may be taken at any one of these New Daughter at Eagan Home, for a time until called to appear before the ponce judge. Ihe of the church held meeting yesterday afternoon and were very pleas antly entertained by Mesdainos W. E. Rosencrans and E. A. Wurl at the home of Mrs. Rosencrans. There wore a large number ot tho ladies of this splendid organiza tion and their friends in attend ance, who declare the hostesses most excellent entertainers. A most interesting and enthusias tic business session was held, at which time numerous important matters were discussed. During the afternoon a very pleasing program, consisting of a musical reading by Miss Vesta Douglass, accompanied by Miss Emma Cummins, piano solo by Miss Emma Cummins, vocal solo by Rawls and a piano soio uy luiss nonor jejneri, which was very much appreciated by those fortunate enough io be present. The hostesses then served a dainty luncheon, being assisted in serving by Misses Helen Gass, Nora and Mary Rosencrans. An hour or so de- peace, voca, Cedar Creek, Eagle, the pleased expression until they which is in marked contrast to 11ont th? IaJ and lhoir fnem,s 3od, Murdock, Mynardi learned that his home had been the years gone by in this city, and vc enJO ' v UmriArn r.! W- Ik. 1 . I I : , 1 ... - I u .j w ..T"'uiiij "'Jin tne u- ruinuiiuuii, aim nere ine insure- rru I t rr,,,,, n,n,. ueij oi me posiouice address, ents showed their large majority L,, i i.-.i i, Vot a,a nnd to iinv Pnf nenre nod or.w of the o.Hv i wn . . -1 - I .T I I I I ' III I IIH ir-l 1 I I.I M V .-MMIIII ir.ll I I V I " ' m m , I'lAWU V -m , j - w - . ..v. - tll . - . . . op if a widow. has remarried, of the delecrafes hv electintr T. A ,, . . ' . . I ; i,., k ,.I.,-Lr.r.T.vr..i o.i n, ,i.v. voted to an enjoyable social time , , ,, . I 1 -" " -"ILIie DOSlOIllCe WlllCniie aSOireS in OuUKtiu uus uci-u i.diiii u. i j cmi mi- jii-c mov , , , . , ,. , buch letters must not be for- Tyson of Elmwood as chairman f.ll rru 4nnmc ro. i.. nlon!int umiln nnH in.nnv hnvpltliere i efTorfc nuiiln in sunnmci: I brought to a ClOSO another 00 warded to another nostofTice and J. T. 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' A "c ualc lyJl l"u "UlUIllgUl. me 1 ""P v v j r-""" B" ine UOIlUlllOIl OI UtlllfSH J'OI- ..u..,vavvi niuiuui. fpcviai I inillPft annoinlPfl llV r i:nni ;..:i J u . iu. n our onrl Ihn nrnin . fnl hun ic n fhnm with f Ii a accunnnn (hnH ..n r ... n. i inthoritv from n.n nnmm,';nn, 1 1 . "b nvii si-iviie tr.-vciuiiimiiun ior uie "-i,j .-..v., ...... .. u.-Uc i.u '"""isiin remains anoui uie same una - commissioner to receive the credentials of the above postoffices will be held in feeling about as fine as possible they can receive assistance when ho is still in very bad shane. ami ill i ii' 1 1 s in 1 1 s itt unvn nn4"ifnckTfrkOi-ijni- t t t , . i . - i. i . i - . , ,.vuu.u u uu ueiegaies present, stated nis this citv on Mav i fi. nf. which time lor anyone to. needed. whiln hein in ne.h shaiw main- . a, .. I . ' s " wl I I --v- ... - ...ri views oi ine niie.st.inn of thpun .i:i . v. :t.. i i . i i 'i ,1. . ' i ii i auuin,oius can it-ueivB Hit" f.. a...jr oi iiuusfiujiu . v no nas legality of proceedings by ignor- animation for the offices There Motorcycle for Sale. Wanted, Farm Work uvvn prua..y auuionzea to re-1 mg the committee apnointed bv arA n mh01. nt ninao w.-n tains a very cheerful aspect and bears up well under his long and In excellent condition, good as Young man with experience wearing affliction and his frie.ids order signed by the pensioner. The Journal does job work. aiue oj uie case was represented aminations and :'thA annlirantstrievelnninB- J7'fn P. NppH thp Plaf.femmilh run .fnrnieh irnn,i Un -:n alnno. o wall a h hat l T T t : lt!. r,. I . . .. . . r I r . CT I " . -.w.,.. cvv. c,vv.t.0 "'""(5 " ' i - Drt"ul"fe 01 uiiicn. -iae can take the examination at any money. . Must'sell at once. See references. Apply at4his office, during the past few weeks since tuuiciuiun oi uie insurgent i of these. . I Ed Steinhauer at Journal office. I 3-3i-itd -Itwlliis return from Kansas Citv.
