The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current, February 18, 1915, Image 1
A VOL. XXXIII. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1915. NO. 70. piatte Sro MOST DELIGHTFUL GATHER NG AT CDATES HALL St. Mary's Guild and Members of St Luke's Episcopal Church Enjoy Fine Time at Coates Hall. From Tuesday's Daily. One of the most delightful social gatherings that has been held in the city in recent years was the parish party given last evening by the ladie of St. Mary's Guild of the St. Luke's Episcopal church at Coates' hall. The ladies had prepared for the pleasant event by decorating the hall in a very handsome and artistic manner that made the occasion one of great beauty. Over the electric light throughout the hall red coverings had been placed, while a string of varied colored lights suspended across the hall from the balcony made a scene of great beauty. In the northwest corner, where the serving wa3 carried on, a most charming cozy corner haJ been made by the, placing of a cur tain of streamers of red hearts alon the tables used by the serving com mittee, and red hearts in profusion were used in the decorative scheme of this cozy corner. Each guest w-is presented with a dainty and artistic favor in the form of a heart -decorated card on which some sentiment suitable to the valentine season had been written. The tasteful arrangements made the event a most pleasing one and almost every member of the parish was present to enjoy the pleasures of the evening and to get better ac quainted with each other. "The Rev. "V.'. S. Ltete, rector of the church, who has become one of the leading ministers of the city since comin here, certainly has created an intense interest in the work of the church. and his associations with the mem bers of the parish have been most pleasant. The evening was spent most pleas antly in dancing and in visiting among the guests. The festivites of the evening was opened by the grand march, led by Miss Catherine Dovey and Mr. John Falter, and at the conclusion the guests were pre sented with the dainty valentine favors of the evening as they march ed past the leaders of the grand march. The lovers of dancing were given a splendid opportunity to enjoy themselves in a number of the latest dances, as played by the Holly or chestra, while the "Virginia Reel" was one of the delights of the evening, in which al!, young and old alike, in dulged to their heart's delight. The national airs of different countries of the world were played by the or chestra, while the members 'of the party stood and sang the refrain, and the American selections were especial ly given with force and vigor. The ladies of St. Mary's Guild were assited in serving by the members of St. Luke's Guild, and the dainty re freshments proved most tempting and delicious and enjoyed to the utmost by the large number present as one of the most delightful social time that has been held here for years in church circles, and the members of St. Luke's parish are hoping that In the future they may be allowed to en joy other equally delightful oc casions. ANOTHER CASE FILED FOR THE MARCH TERM OF DISTRICT CODRT A suit was filed yesterday in the district court in this city entitled N. P. Thorp, et al., vs. Myrtle M. Sharp, widow of Floyd Sharp, et al. This suit involves the settlement of a note for the sum of $3,000 made by the defendants and made payable at the First National bank of Wahoo and secured by mortgage on land in Red Willow county, Nebraska, as well as fome town lots in Alvo, Cass county. The note was executed in March, 1911, end the case is to settle up the mat ter which has been forced by the death of the parties to the note. Mrs. R. R. Livingston Better. From Thursday's Dally. Mrs. R. R. Livingston, who for the past two weeks has been quite ill at her home suffering from a severe at tack of bronchitis, is reported as being much better and is now able to sit up for a short time each day. This will be most pleasing news to the friends of this estimable lady, as her illness has been quite severe and occasioned much concern to her family an J J friends and it will certainly be most pleasing to learn that she is improv ing so nicely. FIRST STEPS TAKEN TO COMPEL OBSERVATION OF OCG0PATI0N TAX From Tuesday's Daily. This afternoon City Attorney A. L. Tidd took the first steps in an effort to compel the observance of the oc cupation tax ordinance of the city, which a number of parties have ne glected to comply with as they should by paying over their tax. City Clerk remetz made a complete canvass of the business section of the city and h large majority of the business men complied with the requirements of th ordinance, but several refused or ignored the request of the clerk, and at the last meeting of the council it was decided to turn the list over to the city attorney to bring suit against the parties delinquent, and in com- pliance with these instructions he started suits against two of the parties, as the others on the list have made arrangements to settle their taxes. It is hardly fair to the busi ness men of the city who have with out a murmur paid their tax to let persons who have not fulfilled their duty operate their business without j having to pay any tax, and the city attorney will carry out the wishes of the council in the matter and endeavor to collect the tax as levied. The business tax fund is used for the sweeping ana sprinkling or iVlain street and its care and all the money expended is in the locality where the parties paying the tax have their places of business. AN INTERESTING CASE COMES TO THE DISTRICT COORT FROM LOUISVILLE From Tuesday's Dally. A very interesting case was filed in the district court here last Satur day, entitled John Hennings vs. Cam M. Seybert and Frank WTieeler, and the plaintiff asks that the sum of $1, 000 be given him, together with the costs, as balm for hi3 wounded feel ings. The case grows out of some trouble at Louisville, where the de fendants, on January 4th, filed a complaint against the plaintiff, charg ing him with disturbing the peace, swearing and otherwise conducting himself in a manner that greatly dis turbed the peace of Mr. WTieeler. Ac- ording to the petition of the plaintiff, these charges were absolutely untrue and the defendants were fully aware of that fact. The case was set for hearing on January 4th, but was con tinued until January 15th, when, in the court of Justice Brobst at Louis ville, the palntiff was acquitted, and he now asks that the $1,000 be award ed him for his mental anguish and suffering caused to his reputation by the charges preferred against him by the two defendants. All are well known residents of the city of Louis- ville and the outcome of the case will be watched with much interest by the ed, roads around here were in a de residents of that place. Mr. Wheeler plorable condition. The town was is a former resident of Plattsmouth, where he was employed as harness- maker for the late August Gorder, and has resided in Louisville for the I past two years.- Go to Nebraska City. Fmrri Tuesday's Dally This morning County Commission ers Fitz, Heebner and bnoke and County Clerk Libershal journeyed to Nebraska City to be present there at I a meeting or the county board or that county when some matters of in- J terest to the residents of this county will be taken up and the board here I desires to be present. I ANOTHER CASS n PASSES AWAY Isaac Nelson, a Resident for Forty Years in the County, Passes Away at the Home of His Son. From Tuesday's Dally Last evening at 11:30, at the home of his son, L. W. Nelson, some five miles south of this city, Isaac Nelson, one of the aged pioneers of Cass county, answered the last summon and passed away at the ripe age of 82 years. Mr. Nelson had not been in the best of health for the Dast fev years and had gradually grown weak- er as his aee and feebleness denied him the privilege of getting out and mingling with the world, except on rare occasions, and this conhnement told on his health considerably and caused him to gradually grow weaker. He had for the past few years been Hvincr with his daughter. Mrs. C. I. Martin, in this city, and at the home 0f his son. L. W. Nelson, south of town where his death occurred. Mr Koknn YA rociorl in Pac county for the past forty years and had been one of the most prominent farmers in this section of the county. I uis death will come as quite a shock tn the manv old friends who durin an these years have known Mr. Nel- son so intimately, and his place in their lives will be one hard to fill. He leaves to mourn his death three chil dren Mrs. R. D. McNurlin of Weep ing water, Mrs. C. L. Martin and L. W. Nelson of Plattsmouth, as well a3 a number of grandchildren. The funeral of the late Isaac Nel son will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the United Brethre i church, south of this city. The inter- ment will be in the Horning cemetery. A SURPRISE AT THE HOME OF MR. AND MRS. SGHLEI- FERT NEAR LOUISVILLE From Tuesday's Dally. A very pleasant surprise party was given on Sunday, February 6th, at the comfortable home of Mr. and Mrs Andrew Schleifert, near Louisville, in honor of their daughter, Miss Selma The occasion was one filled with the greatest of pleasure to every one of w I the jolly young people present, and the pupils of the school where Miss Selma is attending were present, headed by their teacher, Miss Alma Holly, and much pleasure was derived during the afternoon by the playing of games, interspersed with coasting on the snow-clad hills and offerings of musical numbers by different mem bers of the party. At a suitable hour a most tempting and delicious two- course luncheon was served, which aided greatly in making the afternoon one of the rarest of pleasure. The guests, on departing, wished Miss Selma many more such happy events. NEHAWKA'S COMMER CIAL CLUB COMPOSED OF ALL LIVE WIRES The Commercial club, organized five years ago, has spent one thousand I dollars annually on the town and sur- rounding community. When it start- without street lights or crossings, and things generally were bad. Since then they have graded many miles of roads leading into town. They have built substantial cross-walks practie- ally all over town, and as for lights, you are cordially invited to visit Ne- hawka any dark night and see for yourself. The new auditorium is an- other thing that was made possible largely through the instrumentality of the club. Last spring they made an effort to incorporate the town, and although they were thwarted in thij it was the means of starting the agitation that finally rave us the I auditoifum. Nehawka News. I Victims of the Grippe. From Tuesday's Dally. The changeable weather of the past week has occasioned a great deal of sickness among our people and the common malady of the grippe seems to be very popular right now. Mrs. George Dodge and Mrs. J. II. Kuhns are the latest victims of this malady and are reported as being confined to their homes suffering from quite severe attack of the disease. LENTON SEISM NOW ON FOR FORTY BAYS. SEVERAL BldttS HELD LAST NIGHT From Wednesday's Dal!y. Ihe approach or the Lenten season wa3 taken advantage oi last evening by a large number of th3 young and I - . 41. 01(1 ot tne Cltv 10 mdJige in a tare- well dance before the hour of 12, when for tne forty days before Easter dan- cing and social affairs will rest under the ban. At the T. J. Sokol hall in the west part of the city a number of the resi- dents of that section enjoyed several hours in this manner tripping the mazes of the dance to the strains tuv- nished by the Bohemian brass band At Coates' hall the Cosmopolitan club gave a social dance that was at - tended by a jolly crowd of younp pec- I Ple and a most delightlul time enjoy- e(l by all who were present, and at I the pealing of the midnight hour tho I dancers wended their way homeward, The Holly orchestra played at this dance. NEW WAY OF GETTING WIN DOWS WA5HE0 WHEN TOO I i-fy jn no it VflllDCCI C Lflll lU UU .1 JUURutLr A very good story told on one of the business firms on Fifth street, who occupy quarters with another! firm, which is owned by one of the most genial gentlemen in the city, but the condition of the windows on his side of the office has greatly irritated the members of the corporation and they have pleaded with tears to have their friend get busy and clean up his windows, as they had placed their windows in a spotless condition which was the source of great pride to them, and they exalted in what they con- idered a most perfect appearing window, but in glancing across the room their eyes were stricken with I .l i.4 : U: : V V . ,ue uusl j ii i a. 1 1 I run inpir nrPH.sis neaeu milu a i mighty emotion between grief and anger. f inally it was resolved to undertake desperate steps to have the window of their neighbor washed, and in the dark, still watches of the night the conspirators gathered and one young man was prevailed upon to carry out the plan of the conspirat ors. and mixing a large amount of mud the young man, guided by the advice of the plotters, plastered the window up in great shape, so as to and her playing last evening was cer compel the owner to wash it before tainly most pleasing in every way. he could get daylight through. Thus A quartet composed of Miss Ma- far the' plans carried out finely and all seemed, as the poet might say, as happy as a marriage bell, until the plotters began to experience the sensation known as "cold feet," and losing their nerve, at an early hour Wednesday morning hurried down and removed all signs of the mud be- fore the gentleman owning the win- dow arrived, and he spent the day wondering at the spirit of generosity that prompted his friends to clean his windows. Young People Wed. Yesterday at the home of the bride's parents, near Wabash, occur- red the marriage of Carl Richert and Miss Anna Bornemeier. The cere- mony which united these young peo- pie was witnessed by a number of the friends of the happy couple, who slathered to witness the nuntials that was to poen the life of matrimonial bliss. Both of the young people are well known throughout the central part of the county, Puritan Guaranteed Flour. Get our cut prices oh flour and suear. Plattsmouth Basket Store. 2-18-ltw I LA DIES OF SECURITY ENJOY FINE TIDE Fine Musical Program. Wholesome Refreshments and Large Number of Friends Present. From 'Wednesday's Dally. Last evening the members of Platte Council No. 372, Knights and Ladies of Security, held their annual celebra tion of the foundation of the local lodge, which was installed in Feb ruary, 1896, and the occasion was ono of the most thoroughly enjoyable - that this enterprising order has held for several years. In order that the event of the celebration might be more thoroughly enjoyed the mem bers of the order were allowed to bring their friends with them to take I part in the very enjoyable occasion. and as a result there was quite a large number in attendance President R. B. Windham presided over the gathering, and in opening the program for the evening made a short address, pointing out the beauties of the order, as well as the 1 growth since the time that the local lodge was installed, and he welcomed the visitors in a most pleasing man ner to the gathering and asked that all enter thoroughly into the spirit of the occasion A most pleasing program had been arranged by the committee in charge, which embraced selections from the leading artists of the city, and thi was certainly enjoyed to the utmost by everyone present Miss Mina Thierolf opened the pro gram with a very pleasing piano num displayed the talents ot this Jady to the be-t advantage and was much enjoyed. A quartet number by Messrs. II. G. McClusky, B. A McEIwain, Herman Hough and Bert Knorr, was one of the very pleasing attractions of the program and these gentlemen were compelled to respond with an encore to the demonstration of the audience. Miss Gussie Robb accompanist. Don C. Y'ork gave two very pleas ing bass solos that were much enjoy ed, and he was accompanied most charmingly by Mrs. A. O. Eggenberg- I er or. the piano. A trio by Mrs. Ellen Pollock Minor and Misses Ellen and Kathryn Wind- ham was one of the numbers on the program that was received wit.l marked approval, and the ladies were inmraTTail fn roennnrl with n pnenrp. "i - JT V Vu AT acta MmiffiQCC rtno rT t n - io o t vmim??, v- v. most talented young ladies in the city, gave a nio&u pieuing i-uuuiuuuuu iu the evening's program in a recitation that was simply captivating in the delivery, and this charming elecution- ist certainly was most enjoyable. One of the features ot the program which was thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed was the piano solo by Miss Emma Cummins, who is one of Platts mouth 's most accomplished musicians, thilde Vallery. Mesdames E. E. Wes- cott, A. G Eggenberger and Miss Estelle Baird was all that could be asked, as these talented ladies are among the most pleasing or the musical set of the city. Mrs. William tfaird gave two most charming readings that were filled with great dramatic force and made a deep impression upon everyone present in their beauty and expres sion. The first number was a recita tion of "The Lost Chord," Mrs. B.-urd being accompanied on the piar.o by Mrs. Mae Morgan during the recita tion, while the second number was "The Mourning Veil," a humorous se- lection that proved most delightful The program was closed by the vocal number of Miss Catherine Dovey, who was in her t,sual pleasing voice and gave a beautiful rendition of the two numbers and the range of her voice demonstrated her wonderful capability in this line of work At the close of the program the hruests were invited fo the dining room, where several tables had been spread, and here the jolly crowd still furtner enioved themselves in the tempting repast set before thern. The tables were very prettily decorated with candles and made a very hand some picture. KNIGHTS J. M. Roberts on Sick List. From Tuesday's Dally J. M. Roberts, cashier of the Platts mouth State bank, has been on the retired list for the past two days, having been compelled Saturday to yield to the common complaint of the grippe and retire home, where he has been confined to his bed for a part of the time. He is reported this morn ing as Leing slightly improved. THE 1IIIE-SCII00L MONO POLY BILL PISSED THIRD READING IN THE SENATE rorn Wednesday s Daily. I The anti-school teachers' monopoly ar.d trust bill, introduced by Henry of Colfax and Wilson of Dodge, was placed on third reading and paired with only one vote against it. Sar.- dall of York voted no. The bill is twenty-four years ago he was en intended to prohibit what is called gaged first as a barber in the Kuhney a school teachers' ring or monopoly, but its provisions are so lacking in detail that no one knows what ring it is inteded to abolish. In committee of the whole the sen- ate again approved Quinby's bill to exempt fruit trees from taxation. The bill had previously been committed to the committee of the whole for amendment when it was certain it would fail to pass. No amendment was attached by the committee of the whole at Tuesday's sitting, but It had previously been amended. WORK OF REMODELING WEYR1GH & HADRABA'S STORE PROCESSING The work on the remodeling of the store room of Weyrich & Hadraba is progressing in fine shape and soon this firm can begin to rearrange their fixtures in the room, which has been widened some four feet by the re moval of the stairway that formerly led to the second floor of the build ing from Main street. The door which was used for the stairwaj' will be set back several feet and made a second entrance to the store, as it will give the firm a chance to further im prove their west show window by the placing of a large section of plate glass on the west side of the window forming rart of the lobby. The steel ceiling has been replaced by John Bauer and is being treated to a coat of paint by M. M. Beal and his force ot painters, as soon as tne painting and papering of the room is complet- ed the fixtures will all be placed where they are wanted MUGH UNEASINESS FELT ALONG RAILROADS ON ACCOUNT OF HIGH WATER Reports along railroad lines north of-the Platte and farther west in the state seem to show a feeling of un- easiness as to the effects of the rains I and thaws in causing the great sur- plus of flood water to move down the smaller streams that empty into the Platte, and train crews are warned to be on the lookout for the washing out of bridges on their runs. The snowfall in the northern part of the state was something enormous and this has been melted greatly by the warmer weather of the past few days and the water forced into the creeks and rivulets makes it very dangerous on the bridges. It has been reported here that there is something like a foot of water on top of the ice at North Platte and the river gives signs of beginning to break up and start on its eastward course, which will be swelled as the streams from the north pour in their floods and it can be booked that there will be a great deal of high water here in a few weeks if the present weather continues. The Missouri river is also beginning to show signs of a breakup and will probably add its share to the high water that is predicted to pre- ny cf the offices, where routine busi vail throughout the Missouri Valley. ness was the only thing on tap. Sell your property by an ad in The JournaL PLATTS CITIZEH SNOOTS HIMSELF Lived Here Twenty-five Year Ago, and the Woman He Shoots Is His Second Wife. From Wednesday's Daily. The following, taken from the Oma ha News of last evening, tells of the tragic death of William Herald, a had thot his wife while laboring un- der the influence of a temporary ep!! of insanity, induced, it is claimed, by the habits of the man. While Mr. Herald was a resident here Fome barber shop and later was employed as a bartender, and it has been stateJ by those who knew him here that he was of a very strange disposition. and while residing here his actions were such as to cause the greatest of worry to his friends. After removing to Omaha he gradually drifted out of the lives of his former acquaintances, until the news of his attempted mur- der and suicide was published last evening. His first wife died some- years ago in Omaha: William Herald, former policeman. now night watchman at the Fiel 1 club, at 10 a. m today shot his wif.j at their home, 1142 South Thirty-sec ond street, then shot himself through the temple. She will recover; he probably will die. Mrs. Herald told the police thnt Herald had been intoxicated almost constantly for several days. La.'t night, she said, he was wild witn liquor and was very quarrelsome. He sat up most of the night, she said, and at a late hour went to bed with out removing his clothes. Still under the influence of liquor. Herald arose this morning ard re sumed quarreling. Mr. Herald war; in the kitchen. Suddenly Herald ru.hed into the room and leveled a revolver at Mrs. Herald. She screamed and UernM fired. The bullet plowed throueh Mrs. Herald's cheek and cut away pavt of the bone. Herald then turned the gun against his own temple, fired and dropped to the floor Mrs. Herald rushed o the street and alarmed neighbors, who notif ed the police. When oflicers atrivi-d Her ald was unconscious and seemed then t . d th n tftken lo St Joseph.s hospM-il. Before Mrs. Herald wr. rc-nioved there she said there waT no one par ticular trouble that drove H-M to the act. She said di inking wn nlone to blame for it. "We wei-e niarneJ last May," she :aid. "and the tretb e we have had has been larr'y to liquor." Herald was appointed as a polica patrolman on April 2, 1900. On August 18, 1902, charges of neglect of duty were filed against him and after a hearing before the city commission he was dismissed from the depart- ment on August 25, 1902 Again on April 16, 1906, he was appointed as a police patrolman on six months' pr j- bation. Charges of abuse of Harry J. Fox were dismissed on April 29, 1907. William Herald was dismissed f roM the police force on November 21, 1913, after being tried before the city com mission upon charges of conduct un becoming to an officer. He was never again reinstated Mrs. Herald, shot by him today, was Herald's second wife. Weather Makes It Quiet. The wet and gloomy weather of yesterday and today has had a very marked tendency to check business in the city, as it keeps the farmers from coming in and the residents of the cjty residing out any distance do not feel like coming down through the sjop ami mU(j any m0re than is absolutely necessary. The court v,otI too. has suffered from the e-en- eraj apalhy prevailing and very little 0f note wa3 stirring there today in Sell your property by as ad in Tha JournaL f 1 MOUTH