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1 Iplattewiaiiilb -,1 S-OC VOL XXXIII. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1914. NO. C2. V li V CASS COUNTY TEACHERS HERE AUGUST 10 TO 14 It Stands Our Citizens in Hand to Arrange to Give Them a Royal Reception. I'll' time for the holding of the annual Cass County Teachers' institute is drawing- on apace, as tin dates are from August Id to 1 i. inclusive, and lmi nir that time this city will have as its guests some l.o school teachers Irnin all sections of I In- county In take pari in tin gat heriug. There should be special efforts made In entertain these fair instructors of llw young generation, an. I tin Commercial -1 1 1 1 anil citizens should see thai some proper entertainment is prepared 'for them during their slay in the city. Tin- meetings of tli- institute will !' held in the district court loom in tin1 court house, when- it will be iniu'li more handy for the teachers to atli'inl ami they will not forced to climb High School Hill to reach tin place of tin meetings, as has been the ca-e for the pa-t two years. The court room is ample to accom modate the meetings, and being in the same building as the office of the county superinteudenl. make it convenient in case thai it is necessary to refer to some mat ter in that department, and. taken as a whole, the '"selection of the court room as a meeting place was a very happy one. The exceptionally strong series of lectures arranged for by Miss Mary F. Foster, the efficient coun ty superintendent, is an assurance that the institute this year will be a rare treat to the teachers and the public as well, a- many of the subjects to be discussed by the lecturers' will be of the 2 real est interest to the visitors from the city and county. IMallsmoulh is always pleased to have the charm ing educators of the county gather here ami the city will do its ut most to see that they are enter tained in a manner that is befit tin? and proper. All who can should lake advantage of the meeting of the institute and at tend its .sessions, as the county superintendent desires the co operation of the taxpayers in the management of the schools. SUIT FILED IN DISTRICT COURT TO RECOVER 8342.40 ON GUARANTEED NOTES From Friday's Daily. In the county court yesterday a suit entitled the Hank of Inion vs. John H. Pierson. was tiled, in which the plaintiff asks judgment for the sum of : 12.10 against the defendant for recovery on a guarantee made on certain notes which were a pari of the assets of the Hank of I nion at ihe time Mr. Pierson. sold it. to the present stockholders. At that time, it is alleged in the petition of the idaintilT, Mr. Pierson was Ihe owner of 100 shares of the slock of the bank of the par value of si 00 each, and that the present stockholders purchased his stock in the bank at the price of 105 per share, with an agreement that he would guarantee all the notes and mortgages held by the bank to be pood. One of the notes was found to be uncollect able, as the giver of the note was insolvent, and now the bank seeks to recover the value of the note from Mr. pierson. Hon. William Dele sDernier, "Ted" Jeary and Mr. Butler, cashier of tbe bank at Elmwood. were in the city Saturday to be present at the close of the Boost er Campaign of the. Journal. Subscribe for the JourcaK Secures License in Omaha. From Friday's Paily. In the Omaha papers of yester day appears the announcement of Ihe issuance of a marriage license in thai city to Louis F. llennings and Miss Mable Warren, both of Cedar Creek. The young people are well and favorably known in the locality where they make their home and their friends will be greatly pleased to learn of the nuptials. It is understood that the newly wedded pair will make their home in Cedar Creek in the future, as the groom is engaged in farming near that place. THE ODD FELLOWS' PICNIC AT AVOCA IS A BIG SU6CESS From Friday's Daily. The picnic held yesterday at Avoca. under the auspices of the I. . o. 1'. was one of the most successful that has been held so far in that place and the crowd reported to have been soniethinp" enormous all day. This picnic is one of lb.' biggest events in . Ihe southern part of the county and the residents ,if Avoca always see that their visitors are treated right at the annual picnic. From eai ily in the morning until late last nisjht aulos brought large crowds in for the picnic over the roads that the rain of Wednesday had packed down in line shape. h. W. M. Klledue of Weeping Water ieliered a short address on the occasion and the Flmvvod band was on hand to deliver the music in a very pleasing manner that was much appreciated. The teams from Avoca and Syracuse also crossed bats in the afternoon in a largely attended contest. :nd as a result of the battle Avoca won by a score of i: to 7 over the visitors. There was no rainfall at the picnic mounds until after the crowd had retired homeward, ami the picnic of 101 will be remem bered as one of the most success, l'ul eer held in Ihe county. LAST WILL AND TESTA MENT OF CONRAD WETTEN KAMP FILED FOR PROBATE From Friday's Dally. Yesterday afternoon there was ('led in I he count y court a pet it ion asking- for Ihe probale of the la! will and testament of the late Conrad Wetenkamp. one of the prominent residents of Tipton precinct, who died at his home in Eaple several weeks ago. The in strument names Mrs. Sophia Wel enkamp, the widow, as the ex ecutrix of the estate, which con sists of personal property of the value of si. 000. and real estate in Cass county valued at s-j.ooo. and Lancaster county real estate of the value of S I 2.000. The son of Ihe deceased. Conrad Wetenkamp. jr.. was here yesterday with the attorney. Mr. Frank Peterson of Lincoln, to look after the probat ing of the will. The heirs of the estate reside in the vicinity of F.agle and Lincoln. Called to Pender. From Friday's Daily. Mis. John Cory was summoned to Pender. Neb., this morning by a message announcing the serious illness of her granddaughter. Miss Janet Brantner, who has been suffering- for a short time from an abcess in her side. and it is I bought that it may be neeessary to operate to remove the trouble. Miss Oarnet Cory accompanied' her mother as far as Omaha on her journey. It is to be hoped that Miss Janet will recover from the attack without the necessity of an operation, and her friends will anxiously await word from Iter bedside. a to her condition. I have, buyers for good Cass county farms. If you want.to sell your farm, list it with me. - T. H, Pollock, Plattsmouth. Tel. Office 215 MISS ALMA WIEDEMAN WINS TOURING CAR IN BOOSTER CAMPAIGN Nearly One Million and a Half Votes Enable Her to Take Frst Prize Chas. E. Martin Was Second and Secures the Piano Six District Prizes Awarded Some Results. FINAL VOTE Journal's Booster Campaign GRAND PRIZES. Miss Alma Wiedeman, Greenwood '-. . 1,487,145 Wins the Overland Touring Car. Mr. Chas. E. Martin, Plattsmouth 427,765 Wins the Schmoller & Mueller Piano. DISTRICT PRIZES District No- I. Miss Adelia Sayles Diamond Ring 380,455 Mrs. Sybil Head Mercandise Order , 286,940 Mrs. Jos. Droege Gold Watch 160,960 District No. 2. Miss Daise Langhorst. Elmwood Diamond Ring 380,385 Mr. Henry Hirz, Plattsmouth R. F. D. Merchandise Order 119,905 Miss Vivian Fitzpatrick, Murray Gold Watch 90,715 On ias Saturday night Ihe Journal closed a most successful circulation campaign. During the competition four million ott-s were cast for the different cauili - dates, and it took 1.5.X7.1 r to win the Overland Touring liar as the capit al prize. No suburban handicap ever at tracted a larger interest at the finish. Seldom has a battle of ballot s fii a jk: venture ever pi in duced such a spectacular finish. The best oe getter in each of tin two districts won on ttieiri merits and it took mIiiios a mil lion and a half of ballots to win high vole in the most wonderful newspaper contest ever conducted in this part of Nebraska. This amazing fact was disclosed short ly before l Saturday night, when the judges completed the count and the results were ascertained. Miss Alma W iedeman of Oreeii- kviuiii finished first, securing the unprecedented vote of 1.187.1 J.". thus securing Ihe grand capital prize, the Overland Touting Car. Mr. Charles I'. Martin was'sccond with l.' 7. 7 ." votes and was awarded the second capital prize, the Schmoller .S: Mueller Piano. The six district prizes were awarded as follows: District No. 1 Miss Adelia Sayles. :!Su.i diamond ring; Mrs. Sybil Head. 'Sf.o 5(1, SfN' merchandise order: Mrs. Joseph Dreoge. I ('(. IX'iU. gold watch. District No. Miss Daisy Langhorst. :;(). :.sr. diamond ring: Henry Hirz, jr.. t 1 y.lHr. s:to merchandise order; Miss Vivian Fitzpatrick. 1)0.7 15. gold watch. The I'd hers who were in the race to the finish were Miss Josie Kiser ami Miss (Jrace Nolting, and while their vote was not large enougn to pui mem among iie winners, they still are not losers, as they will receive the 1(1 per cent commission for (heir efforts. Scene at the Finish. The climax: of the entire con test was reached last Saturday nighl, al. in when the polls were closed in the great race and only those who were being waited on al thai lime were allowed to finish. The office was filled with Ihe many contestants and their friends, all -anxious to get the re sults first hand. Personal rep resentatives from t he out-of-town randidales. who could not be present, were on hand to look af ter the interests ,,f their favorite contestant. It was a rather difficult job to keep track of the money, imt to mention the coupons, of most value to the contestants. How ever, there was not one incident to mar the harmony and good na ture of the contest, the winners receiving- the -congratulations of their less" fortunate opponents who. found no cause for "diss-al is faction in their defeat. - The contest was conducted nbsolutejv open and above. board. as every person interested therein realizes. The counting id' the voles was conducted in a fair and expeditious manner. D. I. Mor- jgau R. I'. Patterson. J. K. Doug lass. V. K. lox and 1'. K. Schlaler o'liciating- as judges. The man ner in which the vote was count ed and Ihe decision of the judges was eminently satisfactory to all ci uicerned. - Some Results. The contest was not conceived as a nionex -maK i ug scheme, nor did it alford any direct profit over the expensi'ses plus the cost of de livering the papers paid for and added to our circulation list. The intentions of the Journal was to extend its sphere of influence, and in this respect it was highly suc cessful, as our subscription lists have increased in the neighbor hood of l.rinu new subscribers.. Moth ourselves. our subscribers and our advertisers benefit. The contest was conducted by H. K. MrDouagh. 'representing (he John 11. Musgat Co.. of I'ond iu Lac. W is., which conducts many such affairs all the time. The system used is thorough in every detail, affording the most complete rec ord of every transaction, guarding- against errors and making impossible any unfairness or par tiality. I'.very contestant got credit for all to which I hey were cut it led. credit for called for mr did I hey receive more t hau t heir effort s The editor and publisher of the journal cannot refrain from ex tending thanks to the gentlemen who officiated ;ts judges in count ing the voles, also to each and every contestant, and trust thai they feel that everything was con ducted fairly, and that they all have a friendly feeling toward the Journal. THERE WILL BE NO STRIKE OF ENGINEERS AND TRAINMEN from information received in this city this morning from the headquarters of the Iiurlingtou al Chicago the proposed strike of the engineers and trainmen on some ninety-three railroads runnings out of Chicago, has been called off and both the Hrotherhood and the railroads will submit the matter to arbitral ion. President Wilson has brought great pressure to bear to prevent the rr.iMiO men from going out on a strike and it is wilh a feeling of the greatest satisfaction that the people in general will learn thai the strike called for next Friday will not take palce. Clank books of all kinds at th Journal office. puns MOUTH STILL BOOMING RIGHT ALONG New Residences Being Completed and Others Are in the Sourse of Construction. The new cottage that is being erected by C. II. Fuller on West Kim street js being rijsheij along in great shape ami will soon be completed and ready to occupy by this worthy citizen and his wife as a home, 't he new cottage is loeatel on the adjoining lot to that of the I'epperherg place, which was also recently purchased by Mr. Fuller, and is being made in io as neat and modern a home as can be found anywhere in the city. This makes another pleasing ad dition to the manv handsome hi. Hies that have been put ii)) in pas year tie econd ward in the and there js mi section of the city Il.'al can boast of more modern or up-to-date hoim s. The new residence of C. O. Frike has added greatly to the ppearanre of the homes jn that locality, as ji is one of'the most handsome and niodernly equipped ! hat it is possible to secure. The movement for the erection (.f modern and up-to-date homes in lite city seems to be glowing and ;i;. re is hardly a day that there is !'ot one or I wo improvements in the building line launched by sunn-one. This is a most health ful indication and shows dearly thai the residents here ..have the de -pest Colllidel Ce in the future We; lat e of the city and its prog ress and are satisfied that it is an excellent place in which to make a home ami to locate permanent lv. This all is in pleasing con trast to the conditions that pre vailed here a number of vears ago. when property values were at their lowest ebb and il was im possible ti, ,. anyone to interest theiiisehes in building homes, but now if is changed ami the citizens are ill becoming interested in the proposition to build new homes. MRS. WIN NELSON AGREEABLY SURPRISED ON HER BIRTHDAY A very delightful surprise parly was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nelson, near this city, on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of this worthy lady, and the occasion will be one most pleasantly remembered by all who were present. There was several hours spent most pleasantly in playing games, and at an approp riate time very tempting refresh ments of ice cream, cake and fruit were served, which were most heartily enjoyed and the guests who were present were unanimous in voting it a most royal lime. Those who were present were: Messrs. and Mesdanies Harry Smith. Albert Smith. If. A. Smith. Unaha : A. C. Dartlett. F.liner Tay lor. Wesley Tu'ene. Mrs. Keast. Mrs. Dorothy F raiser. Council IMutis.: Mr. and Mrs. Malt Sulser and Mrs. Holachue, Mrs. Clara Marshall. Omaha:. Misses Kdna Tuleiie, Muriel Smith. Oeroline Smith. Anna Vetersnik. Otto pet ered. Mike Yeteivnek. John Veter suek. Fail Warren. Warren Fran cis Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Nel son. Library Closed During August. Commencing with the first of August the Public Library will be closed during Ihe entire month of August, except Saturday after noons and -evenings, al which time it will be open for the ex changing of books. AH patrons please lake notice. . 8-i-3td Evening Journal, iOc per week. Catches Fine Black Bass. On the recent outing trip of thv several Plattsmouth voung men to tin Minnesota lakes Pan Wolilfarlh succeeded in carrying off the fishing honors, as he was able to land a fine live-pound black bass that was the largest and best that had been caught there this season. The good luck and skill of Paul can be more ful ly appreciated when it is known that such experts as Oeorgf Tart sch. Oeorge W'eidenian, Henry Oood. Clifford Forbes ami I-ranee l'.allance were also out to land the elusive bass. Clifford was quite lucky, however, in get ting a line twelve-pound pickerel. THE LA CHAPPELLE- RRINKMAN WEDDING IN ' DENVER LAST SATURDAY Mr. Harold LaChapelle of Ash land and Miss Nellie Hrinkmau of Plattsmouth. Neb., were married at in a. in. Saturday, July I'.Oi. at Denver, Colo.. Itev. J. D. Flder officiating. The ceremony was a very beautiful and impres sive one. 'Tin ring service was us-mI. After the binding words were spoken Ihe minister placed his hands on the heads of the young coupb and gave them his blessing, adding a few words of appropriate admonition. The bride wore a simple While lace dress and Ihe groom a black suit. The groom's mother, Mrs. J. . LaChapelle. of Ashland. Neb., and the bride's sister, Miss Alice Itrink man. of Plattsmouth. Neb., wen the only relatives present, also a number of old-lime friends of the coiide who reside in Den ver. A number of lovely presents were received by Ihe bride and groom, as well as numerous tele grams ami telephone messages of congratulations. The happy' Couple have gone to housekeeping ill a coy apartment house, will be "al home" lo their friends af ter August 1st. 'The groom is an old AshliMid boy. the second son r Mr. and Mrs. J. It. LaChapelle. He holds a responsible position with Ihe American Telegraph aipl 'Telephone company and was re cently promoted from the Kansas City to the Denver office, where he is permanently located. The bride is a daughter of Mr. ami Mrs. Frank S. Urinkiiiaii of Plattsmouth. Neb. They are an estimable and worthy young coll ide and deserving of all tin hap piness that can' come to them in their new relation. Ashland Oazelle. THE JOHN B. rfPHER- SON, A SNAG BOAT PASSES UP THE RIVER From Frulay's Daily. The government snag boat. Ihe John It. Mcpherson, under the command of Captain Ferris, pass ed up the Missouri river Ibis morning en route north looking after the clearing out of danger ous snags on the way up the river. 'The Mcpherson generally makes the trip up the Missouri and back al least once a year and aids in keeping the channel of that stream free from snags and obstructions. The boat left Ne braska City early yesterday morning- and has been making its way along gradually northward. II is quite a good sized boat ami made a line appearance from Main street. Summer Coughs Aer Dangerous. Summer colds are dangerous. They indicate low vitality and often lead to serious Throat and Lung Troubles, including con sumption. Dr. King's New Dis covery will relieve the cough or cold promptly and prevent com plications, ft- is soothing and ahtiseptic and makes you feel better at once. Money bark if not -satisfied. 5nc and 1 battle? at your druggist. DISTRAIN FARM FOR FOR AGE FEEDING One of Great Hobbies of Presi dent Bush of Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Railways. The growing of live stock for market by forage feeding is I In distinctive feature of the demon. Iration on the farm of Mr. Jos eph Kinkaid. al Warsaw. Mo., in augurated by the Missouri Pacific railway. The railway company alreadv has demon si rat ion farjns in operation at various points along its lines, but this is the first venture of the company into the field of animal husbandry. On September 1st I Oil head of hogs. -jno sheep. rn breeding ewes and I'.u Idaho lambs will be brought o the farm. The soil is now lanled to a variety of forage rops, sown in succession, con- sisling of cow peas and corn to gether, cow peas planted sep- iralcly, oats, soy beans, rape and ye pasluie. The clops ale in first-class condition al Ihe pres- nt time. The animals them selves will do Ihe harvesting, thus doing awav almost entirelv wilh the item of expense for labor in that respect. As the experiment is for the purpose of showing lhat Ibis kind of animal husbandry, which has been successfully in troduced by Prof. . Doane, head of the farm management of Ihe Missouri Agrielullural college, on many farms throughout Ihe state, returns Ihe maximum of profit in addition to building up 'be Ktiil. Close check will be kepi on every item of expense and on the gain made by tin animals on Ihe dif ferent forage foods. The agricultural department of the Missouri Pacific-Iron Moun tain is one of tin hobbies of President It. F. Itush, ami much interest in Ihe experimental farm work being done has been mani fested by the farmers along Ihe company's lines. Jus recently a large lam) company near Sheri dan Lake. Colo., desiring that in coming settlers should have the benefit of scientific farming met In ids. f asidi a :s.'iiacre farm to be used under tin direc tion of Ihe Missouri Pacific road as a deinonst ral ion farm. Within the next year it is proposed lo make this a model farm for lhat section of the country. Now Able to Be Up and Around. John ltajeck. the genial manu facturer of the cidebraled "Acorn" cigars, who has been laid up for the past week with a sore foot, ha recovered sU flic jell t y as to allow him lo be down town again, al though he is compelled to use a pair of crutches to gel along on. John ran a large spike into his left foot about a week ago while doing some work around his home and since lhat lime Ihe wound ha become quite sore and painful, but il is thought-- that it will be all right in a short time. "Louie" Anderson in the City. From Saturday's Daily. eslerday afternoon A. L. An derson, or "Louie." a- In is bet ter known to his friends, came up from his home al I nion lo inter view Ihe voters here in Ihe inter ests of his candidacy for Ihe office of county clerk on Ihe republican ticket at the coming primary election. Mr. Anderson is per sonally a most likable voung man and has a host of warm personal friends in his home town. He is at present village clerk of Fnion. and in this position has won tin approval of all by his splendid business inelhods. While here Mr. Anderson look a few minutes lo call at the Journal oliice for a short chat. - Nick Sehue, Cedar Creek, was in the city for a few hours today at tending to some matter of busi ness with the merchants.