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State History Soc Neb moutb omenta VOL. XXXIII. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1914. NO. 67. PIONEER RESIDENT OF PLATTSIUTH PASSES AWAY C. M. Patton, a Veteran in the Em ploy of the Burlington, Dies at His Home Last Evening. From Tuesday's Dally, Last evening as the shades of night J I over Hi. city, another r tilt' old pioneer- residents nf JMal I sinoul Ii joined thf ranks of lli countless thousands who have takt-u up their journey on the un seen road, as I lit death messeng er claimed the spirit of ;. M. Pat ton, who since 1808 has been a resident of this city. .Mr. Patton was one of the veteran employes f the Burling ton railroad in this city, having entered tin- service of thai com pany some thirty-three years ago. and duriiier all these years had leen a faithful and trusted em ployee until the portress of his malady made it necessary for him to abandon his duties and since that time he had lived quietly at home, awaiting the summons of the .Master from his suffering and sickness. lie was afflicted with dropsy some years aero and his condition had steadily pi own worse until death mercifully re lieved him. The death of this kindly old gentleman, who had passed his seventieth milestone last April, wiil cause a feel ins-f deep re gret, anions the many friends with whom he had leen associated d ur ine: his long residence here, anil his place will lie hard to till in the hearts of those who knew him best, and to the bereaved wife, children and brother and sisters' the deepest sympathy of the com munity will lie extended in their loss, hut they will have the memory of his lout: and useful life jo sustain them in their hour of grief and sorrow. Besides the widow there are the following children to mourn the loss of the father: I.. L. Patton. L. M. Pnt toi. Omaha: Mrs. Inez Thompson, Plattsmouth. One l.rother, It. . Patton. of this city, and Uiree sis ters. Mrs. W. P.. Holier! s, Ashland, Neb.: Mrs. Jennie Brooks, Walla Walla. Washington: Mrs. .llie Bell. Provvnwood. Texas, are left fo share the grief of the taking away of their In loved brother. The funeral services of Mr. Patton were held this afternoon at i o'clock from the late home, owing to the fact that it was thought best not to delay the in terment on account of the loner illness which had preceded the death. The services were short and simple and were attended by a large number of the employes of the Burlington shops, while the pall-hearers were selected from Ilie emploves of the paint shop, where Mr. Patton had been so loner employed. MRS. 6ATEN RHODEN GOES TO THE HOSPITAL IN KAN SAS CITY FOR TREATMENT Mrs. Oah-n Rhoden departed Sunday evening on the midnight Missouri Pacilic for Kansas City, Missouri, where she goes to take treatment in one of the hospitals in that city. Mrs. Rhoden has been in very poor health for the past three years and has been forced to undergo several opera tions, none of which have been successful in giving her the relief desired, ami she will take treat ment in the Misosuri city to see what can be done for her. The many friends of Mrs. Rhoden will trust that she will find relief at the hospital and be restored to her husband and children in good health. The Journal does job work. To Visit in Colorado. Jesse perry of this city, with a number of friends, has left licit for Denver, Colorado, where somt lime will be .spent there and in the mountains during the coming few weeks. The trip will be matlt in the Ford ear of Mr. perry and tin party expects to have one of the times of their lives in taking in the sights of the western me tropolis. PLEASANT EVENT AT THE inn mdp nT 3 n u v ninn n i I1IIU IIIIIUi u I TO PULS, WEST OF MURRAY The handsome country home of Mr. and Mrs. oilo Puis, near Mur ray, was the scene of a very pleas ant gathering on Friday, August 7, w hen I hey entertained in honor of the twentieth birthday an niversary of their cousin. Miss Lizzie Kastel. The handsome home of the Puis' was filled with a large number of their friends, who had gathered at the invitation of Mis. Puis to assist in the surprise on her cousin, and it is unneces sary to say that it was a most de lightful occasion. (James and social conversation served to pass the time away until a late hour, when a tempting ami highly en joyed luncheon was served to the company. Those who were pres ent were: W. II. Puis ami family, P. A. Ilild and family. A. J. Engel kemeier and family. Henry Engel kemeier and family, Mr. Julius and daughter. Verna. Jake Kraeger and family. John Frisel and fam ily, (leorge Fnerelkemejer and family. Otto Puis and family. Misses Laura, Lena, Rosa and Emma F.ngelkemeier. Myrtle and Ida Drown, Sophia Kraeger, Eleanor lleil, Alvia Engelkemeier, Lucy Erish. Lizzie Kastel. Her man ami Otto Wolfarth, Jack and Toe West, Herman and Waller Enerelkenieier. Rudolph and Paul lleil. Hu'-rh and Carl M"isine:er, Ernest Kraler. Willie Kraeger, Carl fJregorv. Yirgel Erish, Frank Herring. Oeorge Parks. THE SDKS OF HEBiJIN CONTRIBUTE LIBERALLY The Sons of Herman of this city, one of the principal lodges if o-rman-Ainerican citizens, met Sunady at their lot lire rooms and took steps to aid their kindred ami former countrymen in (Jerinany and Austria by ordering the sum of s;5 sent to the Red Cross for aid of the wounded in (lermany from the results of the war. Throughout the country the dif ferent Jerinan-Ainerican so cities are raisiner sums to assist in eariner for the wounded and the families of the soldiers who are left behind or who sutler the loss of husbands and fathers on the battlefields of Eurie, ami the movement certainly shows the proper feeliner of charity and benevolence toward their unfor tunate kinsmen in the Fatherland. In addition to the subscription made by (he lodge it is expected to prepare lists for those who de sire to aid in the movement antl leave them at the different stores where they can be found by any one who desires to add their mite to the cause of the Red Cross so ciety that will take up the work of aiding the victims of the war. There are a large number of wealthy (Jermans, as well as many Americans in this county who will join in the movement to afford aid and comfort to the injured and helpless victims of the war. While the sum donated by the lodge is not large, it represents a feeling that . is deserving of the highest commendation and shows the feel ing of fraternity among the mem bers of the Teutonic race which is now beset by their foes in Europe. SEVERAL desirable Cass county farms for sale. T. H. Pollock, Plattsmouth. Tel. 215. IS IN THE LIE- L Mr. Charles Jelinek and Miss Fer ris York, Eoth of Plattsmouth, Married in Lincoln Today. From Tuesday's Daily. This afternoon in Lincoln oc curred the wedding of two of Plattsniouth's most popular you un people, in the persons of Mr. Charles Jelinek and Miss Ferris York. The young people had de cided to siu ing a surprise on their friends by quietly slipping oil to the state capital to have the bonds that made them one pronounced, and departed this morning for that city on the early Hurliueiloii train. The wedding; was a very quiet one. as there were only the contracting parties present when the line of the marriage eere- niony were read by Rev. Father V. F. Bradley at "his residence in Lincoln. The wedding- of these two you un people will be pleasing news to their friends in this city, who are legion, and they will receive the best wishes for all the happiness and joy they so well deserve. The bride is the daughter of Mr. ami Mis. J. C. York and is one ..f the city's most talented vocalists and exlxreni! lv popular amoner the large circle of friends, where slit- has been greatly beloved by all for her nenial and charming disposi tion. Miss York is a graduate of the Plattsmouth schools in the class of 11) 13 and. .for several years has been quite prominent in the musical work of the Methodist church. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jelinek and was horn and reared in this city, where he has a host of warm friends who will be delighted 1o learn that he has won such a charmine: and accomplished lady for his helpmate throunh life, and it will be their earnest wish that all their future days may be free from storms and clouds and that over thir pathway the sun of nuptial bliss may always beam as bright as it is today, without a cloud to mar their joy. The young people will reside in this city, where the groom has a cozy home awaiting" them on their return from the state capital. FOOT BALL ENTHUSIASTS ORGANIZE AND WILL BE READY FOR BATTLE The foot ball enthusiasts (1f the city last evening met at the oilice of Fred Dawson on South Sixth street to formulate ihcir plans for the coming season and to perfect an organization of the team for tin1 season in order to be ready to start playing as soon as the official season is opened. There were quite a number of the boys present at the meeting and a great deal of enthusiasm was displayed over the outlook, as there are a large number of mighty good players here in this city that can be used to good advantage in the developing of a lirst-class team. After the general discussion of the prospects for the season the meeting proceeded with the elec tion of officers and the billowing were chosen: Manager, R. (1. Ravvls; caplnin, Harold (J. Streight. It was decided that the team would start practice on next Monday evening, when the mem bers tif the squad from which the team will be selected will all be present, and get down to business for the fall work. With the splen did material on hum and the spirit of enthusiasm shown there is no doubt but that the 191 I sea son will be one of the most suc cessful that has been enjoyed here in several years. Subscribe for the Journal. DAN CUPID Slight Rainfall Here. From Wednesday's Dailv. Last evening about 8 o'clock tin western sky was obscured by large banks of clouds that seemed to portend a generous rainfall, and ihis fact caused a general rejoic ing, but the result did not justify their hopes, as the rain, when it came, was very slight, but served in laying the du.-l, as well as cooling oil" the intense heat which had prevailed up to that time throughout this section. This morning another slight rainfall came to freshen the atmosphere, but the weather condition seems to remain decidedly humid. MRS. F. 6. E6ENEERGEB ENTERTAINS PICNIC PARTY IN HONOR OF HER GUEST From Tuesdays Dally. Yesterday afternoon a most de lightful picnic party was enjoyed along the banks of the Missouri river by a jolly crowd from this city, and a very pleasant time is reported. The party was in bono? of Miss Svlvia Brandes of Omaha, who is here a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Egenberger. Tlu-re were loads of nod things to at brought by the picnickers and they spent several In urs most de lightfully in the co.d shade and en.jo;. inn the refreshing breezes. I'ho-e composing lie- parly were: Mrs. F. C Egenbergei- ami chil dren. Mrs. L. 15. Egenberger and daughter. Miss Helen, Mrs. L. 1$. Fgciibeige;-. jr.. Miss Teresa Droene, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wurl and children, and the guest of honor, Miss .Brandcs. MRS. BARBARA BERING ENTERTAIN HER SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS AT PICNIC From Tuesday's; Daily. A pleasant picnic party occur red last evening down near the Burlington bridge, when the mem bers of the Sunday school class of St. Luke's church, with their teacher, Miss Barbara (iering, wended their way there to .spend a few hours very pleasantly in the cool, refreshing shade. There had been amide provisions made for the lunch ami after the party had spent a short time in games the feast was spread on the cool nreen grass and the young people proceeded to do ample justice to the many good things to eat. Af ter disposing of the lunch it was decided to start on a short "hik ing" trip and the whole party walked some two miles over into Mills county, but when half way to the Junction decided that they had enough and returned home ward, arriving here feeling that the event was one of great pleas ure. Files Suit in Court. A case entitled John B. Olm stead and Fred (Jreiner, receivers of the Buffalo Pitts Co., vs. Fred Kent, was tiled in the district court today. This is a suit to foreclose on a mortgage given in the sum of 000 by the defendant to the plaintiff to cover the purchase of certain articles of machinery. Mis.s (larnet Cory returned yes terday afternoon from Pender, Neb., where she had been visiting her sister, Mrs. Ed Brant uer and family, for several days. Florence Schullz, who had been visiting there for the summer with her aunt, returned home with her. Silas Long of Lincoln, who has been at Mynard visiting with rela tives and friends for a few days, came to this city this morning to chat with his many obi friends and look after his real er-tale' in terests. He was accompanied by V. H. Von nor. Buy your stationery at the Journal office. PRIMARY ELEC TION RETURNS INCOMPLETE Governor Morehead Carries the County by 3G0, Libershall has Good Majority, also Wun derlich for Sheriff. The loner and complicated bal lots at the primary election yes terday made the count a most difficult one for the judges and clerks of election in the different precincts of the county, and the returns were very slow in com ing in to the tiff ice of the county clerk. On the democratic ticket in all precincts of the county so far reported (Governor Morehead has a large lead over George W. Beige, his leading opponent, ami will have between three and four hundred majority in the county. Congressman Maguiro showed strength in the county over V. J. Price, his opponent, and will iave close to 200 majority. The hottest tight of the campaign was iver the countv clerkship in which County Clerk Libershal ap pears to be the winner by a ma jority of between 125 and 150. Be carried this city by 120, while in the western part of the county B. !.,WurI was the recipient of quite a heavy vote, but not suffi cient to cover the majorities in the eastern part of the county. In the race for sheriff John Wundt-r-lich of Nehawka appears to be the nominee by a large majority over William Dowd. his opponent,- as he carried almost all the precincts in the eastern and central por tions of the county anil his ma jority will be iii the neighborhood of 200 in the county, fn Salt Creek, the home or Mr. Dowd, the candidate received 71 to 1 for Wunderlich. County Superin tendent Mary I. Foster received a handsome and well-deserved vote throughout the county and is an easy winner for the office. J. B. llungate, candidate for state sen ator, received quite a large vote in the county, but John Mattes has apparently swept everything in Otoe county and will undoubtedly gain the nomination by a very heavy vote. In Plattsmouth city Mattes received a large majority of the votes cast. County Treas urer Fox and Register of Deeds Snyder had no opposition for their re-nomination. Republican Results in County. On the republican ticket the chief interest centered in the race race for- congressman and Mat thew (lering ttf this city will have 300 majority in the county for the office. In this city he swept the slate clean receiving 107 votes while his ,opponents were unable to muster over i0 votes between them. Reports from out in the district appear quite favor able to Mr. (lering as he is run ning strong in every counts' and his nomination seems quite likely. For governor Kemp leads the other republican candidates ami will from all indications carry the county over both Howell and Hammond. Sheriff Quinton has a safe lead over both Cunningham ami Reed, ami will be re-nominated by a majority of at least 200. For county clerk the two young men, John Creamer anil A. L. Anderson, both gave a good race, but the indications point to the nomination of Creamer by a small majority. The remainder of the republican candidates were with out opposition and will have clear sailing as far as I he primary fight is concerned. On the non-partisan judgship Judge Begley has no opposition for district judge and on the county judgeship Judge Beeson and Attorney C. L. Craves of Union both win and will have their names placed on the ballot at the November election. Seems to Look Like Revis. Lincoln, Neb., 2:15 P. M. Special to the Evening Journal. Reports from the First congres sional district on the republican vote for congressman are coming in quite slowly and the exact figures on the result cannot be told at. this time. A report from Falls City states that C. F. Revis carried Richardson county by J, 100, which, if true, would prob ably give him the nomination. Matthew Coring ran strong in Lancaster county, which was car ried by Frank Edgerton by a small majority. v Later Returns. The result of the primary elec tion in this county remains about the same as stated in the Journal yesterday, and the fact that sev eral precinct oltieials neglected to bring in a statement of the vote cast there it will be necessary to await the lindiner of the canvass ing board for the full vote of the county, on the democratic ticket Congressman Maguiro received the largest majority, receiv ing 87.'t voles and V. B. Price 251, with three precincts missing. Covernor Morehead ran strong in the county, having a majority of i'3. He received 753 'votes, Berge -jco and Metcalfe 110. In the race for state senator Mattes received 5 55 and H ungate 501, iving llungate a majority of 10 in. the county, but returns from the three remaining precincts will probably channe the result, and as Mr. Mattes has a large majority in Otoe county he will secure the nomination. For the ollico of state rep resentative M. (J. Kinie received 4-50. J. J. (Justin .18 and H. V. McDonald 2 IS. which gives the plurality of Kinie at 02, but this will probably be changed by later esults. In the race for county clerk. Frank J. Liber.shal has won by a handsome majority of 237, hav ing received 7 5 2 voles to 505 for B. (1. Wurl, his opponent. For the office of sherilf John Wiiii- lerlich of Nehawka receives the nomination bv a vote of 0l4 to 102 for William Dowd of (ireen- wtioii. giving a majority of 32 for Wunderlich. Miss Mary Foster v.-as the win lor in the race for county super intendent by some 230 over J.1L Slothovver of Klmwood, receiving 0!i votes to i5S for her opponent. In the race for county comniis ioner in the third district Henry Snoke of Eagle has apparently succeeded in securing the nomin ation as he now has 175 votes to 118 for his nearest opponent, C. R. Jordon of Alvo, the present in cumbent of the office. Republican Results. In the republican contest for governor, with live precincts out, Howell leads the race, having 23i votes to 193 for Hammond and 118 for Kemp, while a small scat tering vote was given the re mainder of the candidates for the office. J. M. Teegarden of Weeping Water, candidate for state treas urer, received a very pleasing vole here in his home county, getting 521, while llamer was only able to must er 05. The congressional battle, with nine candidates to select from, resulted in a good plurality for Matthew (iering of this city, who received 33G: Marshall, 97; Ken nedy, 13; Dalzell, 37; Reavis, 90; Ly forth 30; Anno?, 79; Edgerton, 18, and Tobey 43. For the office of county clerk it seems that John M. Creamer of Wabash will ho the standard bearer, as ho received 4 17 voles to 302 for A. L. Andrews of Union. In the race for the ollico of sheriff, Quinton was an easy win ner, receiving 171 votes to 152 for Cunningham and 187 for Reed. Both of the opponents of Sheriff Quinton received! handsome votes in their respective precincts, but the county as a whole was swept by the sherifT. For county superintendent Miss Eda Marquardt of Avoca was the winner of the nomination, as she received 450 votes to 190 for A. L. Ciash of Louisville, her opponent, and will make the race this fall against Miss Foster. County Attorney Taylor had no opposition on the republican ticket and received a large num ber of democratic votes, as did also C. S. Aldrieh of Kim wood, but as to who received a majority of the democratic voles it remains to be disclosed by the ofiicial can vass. Both County Treasurer Fo and Major Hall, the candidates on the democratic and republican tickets for county treasurer, had no op position and rested easy during the primary, and in the same boat were A. J. Snvtb'i- and Mont Robb. the candidates for register of deeds. A. F. Sturm for state senator and C. E. pool for representative on the republican ticket and F. L. Nutzman for float representative were unopposed at the primary. YV. II. Puis, fornn-r stale rep resentative from this county, r- ceivt'd the democratic nomination for the office of float represent ative without opposition. All reports on the republican congressional fight points to the nomination of C. F. Reavis of Falls City as the republican can didate for that position at the No vember election, although the re port as to his having received 1,100 majority in Richardson eouniy appears to have been un founded. THE ALAMITOS OF OMAHA CROSS BATS WITH THE RED SOX SUNDAY Sunday next the Alamitos of Omaha will be here to take on the Red Sox for a game at the local ball park, and a most interest con test is looked forward to by the fans. The Alamitos were bore earlier in the season ami succeed ed in winning from the locals, as they have speed and class in their playing, but the Sox are confident now that they will be able to win from the visitors, having had much success in the last few contests in which they have been engaged. The trip to Manb-y, up on which the management of tin ball team was planning, has been postponed for a week, as it was not sufficient lime to secure the necessary means of transporta tion, and it will be necessary to advertise the trip so that all who desire may accompany the boys to that place. The Manley man agement has promised a record breaking crowd for the occasion if the Sox are able to go out there. MISS DOROTHY MEH RING CELEBRATES HER THIRTEENTH BIRTHDAY A most delightful birlhday party was given yesterday after noon at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mehriner, when some twenty-eight of the little friends of Miss Dorothy gathered Jit her homo to assist her in celebrating the passing of the thirteenth milestone of her life. The little girls were entertained during the afternoon in the playing of dif ferent games so dear to the hearts of the little folks, and in these they found great amusement un til a suitable hour, when they were invited into the dining room, where a most tempting two course luncheon was served. The chief feature of the luncheon was a largo and handsome birthday cake which was ornamented with the candles denoting the years passed by the happy guest of honor. Those who were present were: Misses Edith and Helen Farley, fSolda ami (lladys Kalfen berger, Isabell ami Willma Rainey, (race and Virginia Beeson, Ruth anil Mary Parmele, Ruth- and Joyce Rundslrom, Clara Mao Mor gan, Sally Ann O'Hourke, Katie Whit taker, Helen Roberts, Alice Louise Wescott. Ruth MotTatl, Fern Noble, Mablo Lee Copen haver, Mary Margaret Walling. Alice Pollock, Katherine Waddick, Theodosia Kroehler. Fay Cobb, Nellie Cowles and Norris Cummins. The Journal for stationery.