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Platte lca outina VOL. XXXIII. PLATTS MOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1914. NO. 44. k I El tfV PLATTIOUTH'S FIRE PROTECTION IS EXCELLENT Committee on Inspection, Accom panied by State Fire Marshal, Give Plattsmouth a Boost. The following report of the Slati' Fire iMitat im associa tion committee which recently visited t!iis cily, lias made public, ami 1 1 - lindjngs of the committee certainly speak well f. r t In city an.l tin oilicials. who have labored quite extensively to see that tin- city was kept in the J. j.il! shape to prevent lire and lire Mansers, lliere ate many j. laces, however, where the reforms of cleaning up the causes of possible fin s should he looked after, ami the property owner? should exercise treat care m -ei-ip.t that ttiey keep their busi ness houses and homes in good shape: omaha. Neb, May 27. 101 i. Inspection made Mny 12. 1911, hy the following committee: J. K. Morrison, o. W. Ghapin. E. II. Ji-irsensep. I". M. Iond. State Fire Marshal Ridgell and W. S. Hard ing, chairman. One hundred and eighty-five covering the were made: 2. 10. 2. 22. 2t1. .tl. 3 2. 33. 3 r. i. i s . i a l is.") inspection following hlocks 0. 7. . 12. 17, IS. 27. Oi. 2S. 2i. .10. nr,. 30. il. 52, S3. I several miscel laneous risks on unplatted ground : thirty-three C33' de feds being found. The com mittee found conditions in gen eral exceptionally good here; in fact we found Plat t srnouth in hetter hape than any other town inspected SO for. It is plainly apparent that in Mayor John P. Sattler and Fire Chief A. F. Braun. as well as the remainder of the city officials. IMat t smoiit h has an aide corps of Municipal officers. They are en t it lt-il to no little praise for the efforts they put forth toward keeping their city dean, thus preventing what might prove to lie a -.erious conflagration. The committee is especially thankful to Stale Fire Marshal YV. S. Ridgell. who was present and insisted on doing his share of the work. Mr. Ridgell has given this committee valuable; assistance at every inspection we have made. Motors Here for Short Visit. Yesterday morning Herman KJeitsch. the Weeping Water mil ler, acocmpanie.l hy his son. Howard, and his hrot her-in-law, Ed Kroehler, of Sheridan, Wyom ing, who is a pu est at the Kleitsch home for a short time, motored over to spend the day among the sights and with old friends in this city. Both Messrs. Kleitsch and Kroehler are former residents of this city. Mr. Kroehler is a son of the late Fred Kroehler. and before his removal west was one of the popular and well known young men of the city. Judge Begley Here Today. This morning- District Judge Begley. accompanied by Mrs. Begley and little daughter and a sister of Mrs. Begley. motored down from Papillion and spent a few- hours here holding court, at which time the judge signed a number of orders and looked over the other minor matters arising. The judge is holding court at Nebraska City this week, and has just returned from Falls City, where he spent last week holding court for the judge of that dis trict. John Barton, the hustling dep uty for the A. O. U. V., who has been here for the past few days looking after the interests of the order, departed this morning for Omaha, where he will assist in the campaign for new members in that city. Mr. Barton, with the assistance of the local Workmen, has secured a large class for in itiation into that order in this cily. Married by the County Judge On Saturday County Judge Beeson was called upon to pel form the marriage ceremony that was to unite in the holy bonds of wedlock Mr. Handford Clark an. Miss Clara Kneflieck. both of whom reside at Tulsa. Oklahoma The contracting parties have been visiting in Omaha, and tak ing advantage of the beaut ifu day decided to journev to thi city to have the culmination of their romance completed by be ing made as one. The judge per formed the ceremonv in his usua impressive manner and the young people returned to the metropolis happy as two larks in the springt imo. TWO MORE CANDIDATES FILE FOR OFFICE OK THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET The political situation in the countv lias been added to bv the appearance in the field of two new candidates, both of whom come from the democratic side of the fence. One of these is Dr. J. B. Hungate of Weeping Water. who has filed his intentions o eeking ttie senatorial nomina tion for the district, composed of Cass and Otoe county, which is at present represented by Senator H. H. Bartling of Nebraska City, who is not a candidate for re election. Dr. Hunirale has lived in Weeping Water for a long term of years and is well known throughout the county, as lie has een identified with politics for the past thirty years or more. He will have as his opponent for the lemocratic nomination Hon. John Mattes, jr.. of Nebraska City, who filed fop tbe- ottice about a month o. William Doud of Greenwood has also got into the running for the office of sheriff, having yes- erday filed his declaration to try or the democratic nomination for the office. Mr. Doud is one of the sterling young men of Salt Creek precinct and well liked by all with whom he has come in ontact. This makes the third lemocratic filing for the office of herifT. as John Wunderlich of Nehawka and R. C. Bailey of Mt. Measant precinct are both out in the race for the nomination. TO PLACE A DRINK ING FOUNTAIN IN GARFIELD PARK There was one matter touched on at the meeting of the Com mercial club on Thursday even ing that comes in good time, and this was that of having a drink ing fountain placed in Garfield park by the park commissioners in order that all those who come to the park and desired a drink of fresh water would not be com pelled to visit one the homes near the park in order to secure it, but could procure it from the foun tain in the park. It is desired also to have an addition light placed in the park, as at present it is quite dark in that place and causes many to hesitate about going through there after dark. Matters In County Court. The hearing on the final settle ment of the estate of the late Cornelius Bengen was held this morning in county court and the estate closed up. The hearing on the estate of George W. Harrison was con tinued at the request of the parties interested until a later date. Special for the Next Few days. For the next few days the Lin coln Pure Butter Co. will pay 18c for spring chickens, 12VjC for hens and 5c for cocks. Highest market price in cash paid for all produce, cream and butter. They are located on the corner of Sixth and Pearl streets. The Lincoln Pure Butter Co., Cream and Produce Station, Fred Dawson, Manager. DECORATION DAY PROPERLY OB SERVED HERE Flowers Abundant, and All Graves Decorated, and Hon. Matthew Gering Delivers Inspirting Address at Opera House. The day that has been con secrated to the honoring of the nation's dead was observed in Plattsmouth more exfensively this year than for the past several years, and all morning there was a constant stream of visitors to Oak Hill cemetery to place gar lands on the graves of the loved ones called away irom meir earthly duties. The members of the Grand Army. with. ranks thin ned by the Grim Reaper, gather ed together -and were driven in earrvalls to the cemetery, in com pany with the members of the Woman's Relief Corps, where the ritual service of the orders were carried out at the soldiers' mound in the cemetery. The graves of the old soldiers, both of the blue and the gray, had been marked with small American Hairs on Fridav afternoon bv a Committee from the G. A. R.. who were taken there by Major Hall in a auto mobile, and the members of the post anil Corps placed on the graves most beautiful floral re membrances, which served to how the feelinsr f remembrance in which they were held by their comrades. l here was a vast number of, individuals present, at the cemetery to decorate in an appropriate manner the graves of their departed friends and rela- ives. it was surely a beautiful and touching scene, as the chil- Iren and the aged and stooped veterans vied in their tributes to the ones gone before in placing n the graves these floral trib utes. In the afternoon the Parmele heater was filled to its utmost apacity by a crowd of the patriotic citizens of plattsmouth to participate in the exercises of the day. The obi soldiers and members of the relief corps oc- cupieu seats oi nonor in uie ironi rows of seats nearest the stage. where thev could more clearly tear the services of the day. on the stage was stationed a large number of school children, num- ering over ninety, who furnish- d the chorus work for the serv ices and the sweet voices oi tne hildreu lifted in the stirring. patriotic songs was someming to inspire the most lofty sentiment in the hearts of all who were resent at the meeting. The gathering was presided over by Thomas Wiles, one of the old eterans of the civil war, in a ery able manneer. The school children, under the leadership of Mrs. Mae Morgan, opened the xercises by the singing of 'Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean," in a most pleasing man ner, and this was followed by the invocation, pronounced by Rev. W. S. I.eets of St. Luke's church. The rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" was one of the most inspiring numbers on the program, the verses being sung by Miss Hazel Tuey, while the school children joined in on the chorus, and showed the care ful training they had received in this line of work, and their ex ample of their feeling of love and 'steem for th-eir country was one hat might well be followed by persons of more mature years. The immortal address of Abra ham Lincoln, delivered on the attlefieb of Gettysburg, which has become one of the epics of the English speaking world, was read by Judge J. E. Douglass in clear, strong voice that carried it to every part of the theater. One of the pleasing- features of he entertainment was the con cert recitation by the children of the poem, "The Blue and the Gray," and the childish voices ilended sweetly in the telling of the sweet story of the day . of honoring the hero dead of the nat ion. Little Miss Helen Wescott wa on the program in a vocal selee lion. "His Buttons Are Market U. S.," and her delightful an sweet little voice gave addet beaufv to the charming little song and at the close she was heartily encored bv the delighted auditors Hon. R. B. Windham, one o the members of the G. A. R., rea the order of General John A Logan, known as general order No. II, which promulgated the observation of the 30th of May as Memorial day in the Unitei Slates among the Grand Army posts, and which has since been taken up and carried out bv the citizens in general. The oration of the day was do livered by lion. Matthew Gering, the eminent attorney of this city, and his address was one that may be considered as ore of the mos oquent and beautiful tribute that lias ever been paid in thi cily to the vanishing ranks of the old soldiers oi nip civil war. in his address he traced the founda tion of the republic and the true, hearted men who made possihb the blessings of freedom and liberty, and then canie to the period when the nation was in the throes of the contest to test the upremacy of the republic and whether it should live or- fall, a others had in the past, and here he paid a glowing tribute to the common soldier who bravely bared his breast to the bullets of the enemy that his country might be saved to posterity and that future generation might enjoy its blessings. Preceding the services at the opera house the Burlington band gave r. number of very pleasing selections in front of the theater that were greatly enjoyed by the large crowd. Declamatory -contest. The declamatory contest given by the pupils of the plattsmouth schools under the auspices of the daughters of the American Revolution at the Parmele theater on Saturday evening was one of tin most pleasing entertainments of its kind ever held in the city and the splendid work of the young people taking part was very much appreciated by the large audience and it showed what deep thought had been given to the subjects of the ad dresses and the careful training that had been given the pupils by the teachers in the schools. The program was opened by the large chorus of the children of the High school singing "America for Freedom," a patriotic number in keeping with the spirit of the day.. The dif ferent contestants had been di vided into three classes and it was a very difficult task for the judges to determine the winner of the gold medal, as the contest ants were all of a high standard of excellence. In the oratorical class, Byron Babbitt, Tracy Druliner, Paul Handley, Ethel Seybert and Myra Mae Stenner were the contest ants, while in the dramatic class, Beatrice Seybert was the contest ant. The humorous class con sisted of Ruby Edgerton and Yer nice Hobson. During the pro-' gram the High school chorus gave a number of very pleasing patriotic songs that thrilled the hearers, as the voices of the children carried to them the les son of the love of our country. At the close of the program and while the judges were con sulting as to the award of the medal, a beautiful flag drill was enacted by twelve little girls from the eighth grade, consisting of Misses Marion Mauzy, Freda Sattler, Josh? Sedalk, Elva Hart ford, Mary Egenberger, Eleanor Burnie, Florence Svoboda, Ellen Xolting, Xellie Wiles, Gladys Hall, Sophie Seivers and Agnes Holly. The accompaniment for the drill was played in a most finished manner by Miss Eliza beth Bajeck, one of the most talented little ladies of the city. The judges, in awarding the gold medal, found great dif ficulty in reaching a decision, as Paul Handley and Miss Beatrice Seybert were tied for the honor, and it was necessary to take their percentage to arrive at a decision and the honor was finally given to .Miss sevnerr. J lie naueniers the American Revolution had of fered prizes for the pupils of the eighth and seventh grades on thi best panel's prepared on the revolutionary period, and in this contest Miss Eleanor Burnie se cured the prize in the eighth grade, while Miss Elva Hartfoi secured the honorable mention In the seventh grade Karl Thom as was the winner of the priz and Jearline Smith received the honorable mention. The contest had been arrangei bv a committee consisting of Mrs. Mae Morgan, Miss Elizabeth Kerr and Miss Hazel Tuey, am they were heartily assisted in their work bv all the teaching force of the city in getting thi voung people in shape for thi contest, and the splendid resul of the atTair hes more than sur passed the incst sanguine hopes of the ladies. An effort will be made to have a medal for each class next year. EXCELLENT CROP PROSPECTS IN THE MEIS INGER NEIGHBORHOOD Jacob Meisinger and wife have just returned from a few days' visit in the country with their sons, C. J. Meisinger. John Mei- singer, jr., ana . p. Meisinger, jr. Mr. and Mrs. Meisinger greatly enjoyed their stay in tin country and report that the crop prospects are excellent at this time and that the wheat, which was badly in need of ram. lias been greatly bf nefitd by the down pour of the past few days. The corn is getting along nicely, and take it throughout the section visited. Mr. Meisinger states the prospecls. are bi tter than he" has een them for some time, both in the wheat and corn, and if the present condition continues everything points to a bumper crop ot tnese staple arucies. on their return Mr. and Mrs. Mei singer were brought into the city y their son. John, and daughter. Margaret, and son. Raymond, and Raymond will remain for a time to visit with his grandparents ami eep them company. Returns From Fine Trip. Henry G. Soennichsen and sis ter, Miss Mathilde, returned yes terday morning on the early train from an extensive tour of the pa cilic coast and a number of the arger cities. Miss Soennichsen ias been attending the Uni- versiiv of (janiornia lor me past wo years, and Henry joined her at Berkley, where the university situated, and together they visited San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Tacoira anil made a short trip into Canada, visiting at Van couver. Returning they made a visit at Chicago and. through Tennessee and Kentucky, return ing home greatly delighted with the wonders and delights of the lifferent spots visited. ANNOUNCEMENT. Surprises sometimes arise, and agreeable surprises are always acceptable. One of the latter kind is coming to Plattsmouth and Cass county, through the an nouncement of a Big Booster Campaign, full particulars of which will be in tomorrow's Daily Journal. This campaign will be the largest and most unique affair ever held in this part of Nebraska, and is sure to cause unusual interest. Watch for our announcement and read all the details carefully. Then act. A ike opportunity may never be given again. Mrs. Vinia Simmons of Omaha came down this morning from her iome in that city to look after some matters or business and visit with inends. w nne nere Mrs. Simons ordered the liven ing Journal sent to her in the metropolis. Mrs. J. T. Parker of St. Paul. Neb., and Mrs. Rose Keeney of Central City, Xeb., who were here to attend the funeral of their mother and sjsler, Mrs. George W. Colvin, returned this morning to their homes. COMMERCIAL CLUB IN BUSI NESS SESSION While Attendance Was Not Large Many Matters of Importance Were Discussed. The meeting of the Commercial last Thursday was attended by quite a number of the busiue men of the cily to discuss tin matters of interest that arose at the meeting for the development and advancement of the city's future. One of the matters that at tracted a great deal of attention was that of the free bridge and ferry, ami most of the member present were welt pleased wan the manner in which the proposi tion had been taken up, especial ly by the residents on the east side of the Missouri river, who have on Saturdays. since thif starting of the free ferry day? made this city their trading place, and the increase in the number trading here has been most noticeable. The club ha decided to continue the free days for one month longer, and each merchant, when his customer presents their ticket will endorse it and place the amount of goods purchased on it in order that a close track can be kept on the paving basis of. the ferrv day- proposition. The club also, for the con venience oi Handling uie busi ness of the club, decided to pay- all mils bv voucher in the future. and that all money collected should be paid into the common treasury in order that better checking can be kept mi the amount of money expended dur ing the year in the different enterprises proposed by the club. The band concerts which will e given here during the coming months was also brought up and thoroughly discussed bv the mem- ters present, and the location of them reviewed thoroughly by all present. There was more or less Iivision of opinion last year over the location of the concerts and the club desires to satisfy a many as possible of the sub scribers to the fund in making the location, and if was finally lecided to take the matter up with R. M. Shlaes. owner of the air dome on South Fifth street. to secure the use of that place for the holding of the weekly- concerts. This will be a very lappy compromise on the qu Ps ion if it can be secured, as it is Iovn in the business part of the citv and awav from the paved streets, and at the same time here is seating capacity for 1,- 200 persons in the air dome, which will allow the large ma jority of those attending to have a comfortable seat while enjoying thp music of the Burlington and. It is expected to start the concerts the first week in June, and the club named as the rustl ing committee to secure sub scriptions for the funds, Henry loos, E. H. Wescott and George I. Falter, who will canvass the citv to see what amount can be aised for this purpose. The question of securinc bet ter transportation from the county to this city over the Mis- ouri Pacific was also brought up and the club was unanimous in xpressing the sentiment that there should be strenuous efforts made to see what could be secur ed from the railroad company in the line of concessions. The transportation committee, com posed of Messrs. E. II. Wescott, C. Parmele and E. A. Wurl, were authorized to take what teps would be npccssary to jring the matter to the attention of the Missouri Pacific officials, and if necessary to visit St. ,ouis and lay the matter of the needs of the people of the county before President Bush of the rail road company. A hustling committee for new- members was also appointed by resident Richey, consisting; of Messrs. Wurl, Wescott and J alf- er. and they were asked to get busy at once on the matter of adding- the names of the cilieiis who are interested in the dee..p iiicnl of the cily to the club mem. bership roll. The band concert committee. which was appointed last een- ing, got busy at. once this morn ing, and Secretary Falter inter viewed Mr. Shlaes in regard to the air dome for the concerts. with the result that thev secured the use of that place from K to o'clock each Thursday night dur ing the concert season. The definite date for starting the con certs will be announced later. RESTRAINING ORDER ISSUED OUT OF COUNTY COURT AGAINST LAWRENCE STULL A temporary restraining order has been issued by County Judge Beeson, on the application of Cass countv to restrain C. Law rence Stull from interferring with the reconstruction of a bridge on the automobile road near his farm on the Platte bot tom, north of this rily. The bridge which has stood there for the past seventeen years, was ordered replaced with a new- structure, and when il was torn down and the new one desired to be built, Mr. SfuII objected on the round that the bridge was not properly located. The restraining order was put in force Saturday, and a temporary bridge has been constructed there to replace the one torn out, until the new bridge can be put in by the county. The fact of the bridge being out has occasioned a great deal of incon venience to the travelers over the road, and for the past few day it has been'almost impossible to get through there. One car, which was owned by Omaha parties. while endeavoring to find a cross ing over Hie creek on the bottom Friday night got stuck in the mud in one of the fields near the creek and it was with the great est difiicufly that the owner could get it pulled out and continue on his way to the west, where he crossed over and finally reached the automobile bridge. The road is quite heavily traveled and the commissioners will push the wor k on the new structure as fast as possible in order to put it in first class shape. THE PLAYGROUND PRO JECTED BY MEMBERS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH The playground which was projected by the members of the Christian church some lime ago. to occupy the vacant lot at the corner of vine and Seventh streets, is getting along nicely, and although the work of living up the lot lias been delayed by the wet. weather of the last few- days the lot has been gotten in good shape. The lot has been graded off, and here the minister and different members of the church showed that their heart was in the right place by getting out and assisting in the work of transforming the place from a rough, uneven lot, where only- weeds grew, into a place where young people can amuse them selves at clean and useful sport: and not be compelled to spend their time roaming the streets. I'h e. location is a central one and of easy access from any part of the city, and as soon as the play ground has been fully equipped it will be one of the busiest places in the city. Tennis courts. volley ball, croquet and other imilar games will be arranged for on the playground, as well as a number of swings with which the younger members can amuse themselves for their spare time. The idea of building the play ground is one of the best that any organization ever carried out in this city and will be of unfold benefit to the growing genera tion of Plattsmouth, Th Journal ads pay