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-V'l' Slafp Hifr,.-nl S,.c Iplattemoutb VOL. XXXIII. PLATTSMOUTIL NEBRASKA, MONDAY, MAY 3. 1913. NO. !, MURRAY COMMER CIAL CLUB ENJOY A BIG MEETING Narly Four Hundred Peopple Inter (- in Building up Communities Interests Wert Present. Kmm Friday'"' Pallv. Last evening the Murray Commer cial club acted as the host at the Puis & Gansntr hall in that flourishing: lit tie city to their friends at a great pet- tog-ether meeting- that attracted some three hundred and fiftv of the resi dents of Murray and vicinity, and the occasion was all that had been hoped for and was a great demonstration of the interest that has been awakened in that community by the live or ganization of business men rnd citi- zei.s. It has been only a few weeks since this organization was launched. but todav everv live wire in the town .f Murray and throug-hout the sur rounding country has their coat off and are right in the midst of the boosting for the advancement of their interests. The meeting- last evening- was first suggested at the time of the organiza tion' of the club, and since then Presi dent L. I). Hiatt of the club and his eneigetic committeemen have been planning- to have the event a most successful one. and in this they cer tainly succeeded. As it was the nature of the meeting- to bring- tog-ether the residents of the town and country on a plane where they could get better acquainted and advance their com mon interests, Hon. John W. Stein hart of Nebraska City was secured for the speaker of the evening, and his address- was one of the irreateft worth, as he pointed out the common tie. that binds the small town and tho.-e who reside in a radius of several miles in a community of interests that can be materially advanced through the co-operation of each other. It wa-? the advice of the speaker to do away with all ideas that these two elements were separate and wipe out the line between town and country in their organization, making" the club one of common pood and in which all would have an equal interest and benefit, as their ties were such that the advancement of one was always t the interest of the other. The address of Mr. Steinhart was erta'mly appreciated to the fullest by the mernheis of the club an J their friends, as at the close cf the address the-e were seventy of the residents of the country districts present who em oiled in the ranks of the Murray Commercial club and will be found in the front ranks of those boostinp for their home community and its future welfare. President L. P. Hiatt of the club presided over the patherinp, and in a short address extended to all those prc.-ent a most hearty welcome and expressed his pleasure at seeing so mar.y had availed themselves of the opportunity to be at the meetinp, and stated that it was the earnest desire of the Commercial club to do away with the feeling- which often interfer red with a through understanding- be tween the residents of the town and country, and hoped that those who were present would understand that the Murray Commercial club was as much interested in the welfare of those residing: near their town as they were themselves. He also pave several very pleasing: stories which kept the audience in t"he best of humor, as he made his different points clear to them. Piecedinp the speaking- a very entertaining program was given that reflected the greatest credit upon the committee who had arranged it. A mixed quartet, composed of Mesdames E. H. Wescott, Mae Morgan, Messrs. W. C. Brooks and Don York, of Platts mouth, gave two most delightful number that were heartily encored by the delighted audience. For these en joyable numbers the piano accom panist was played by Mr. E. II. Wes cott of this city, and this gentleman very pleasingly gave a most highly appreciated piano number which ad ded to the general enjoyment of the evening. A quartet of ladies, com posed of Mesdames J. W. Holmes, Vance Pitman and Misses Neva Latta and May Loughridge, gave two selec tions during the evening that were most thoroughly enjoj'ed, and these talented ladies certainly are to b congratulated on the delightful man ner in which they carried out thei part of the program. Miss Margie W&Tker was the accompanist for th quartet and aided greatly to th beauty of the numbers. Following th close of the address of Mr. Steinhart Don C. York of this city gave a mos thoroughly enjoyable bass solo and his wonderfully sweet voice was heard at its best in this selection. After the program had been given the assemblage were all invited to partake of a most delicious luncheon which had been prepared by the re fre.diment committee and was served in cafeteria style, and those who were in attendance state that there was nothing omitted from the menu that mitht add to the enjoyment of the inner man and the repast was most heartily enjoyed by the large crowd present. The ladies of Murray, wives of the members of the club, lent their assistance in preparing the luncheon and are to be congratulated on the bountiful array of the good things prepared for the guests. There were quite a number present from Plattsmouth, who motored down. and they were surprised and delighted at the great success achieved by the boo?ters of the Commercial club at this, their first get-together meeting. GEORGE GREEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN A GASOLINE EX PLOSION AT WEEPING WATER From Saturday's Dalij-. oeorge ureen who has been em- plojed for some time at the Philpot garage was painfully injured in a gasoline explosion Friday evening about 5:30. The accident was the re sult of his lighting a match in a semi- nclosed space that was filled with gasoline vapor. He was knocked down by the force of the explosion and re ceived some severe burns on his hands and arms, as well as slight ones about the face. Green was at work near the large 00-gallon gasoline tank under the sidewalk in front of the garage drill ing through the concrete wall for a pipe that is to run out to the new supply tank and pump that are being installed, and the large tank near which he was working had just been filled with gasoline, with the result that the air all around him was heavily laden with gasoline vapor. Green himself has admitted that it was a verv foolhardy thing for him to ight a match in such a place, but the deed was done and the wonder of it is that he is alive to repent for it. If the opening in the larg? tank had not been closed or if the space in which he was working had been more shut in, there would unquestionably have beetj a terrific explosion. There are two reports as to the purpose of Green's lighting the match. One is that he was in the act of lighting his pipe, the other is that he wanted more light to find a tool that he had dropped. Mr. Green was taken to his home at Council Bluffs Friday night in an auu and it will be several weeks be fore he is able to work. Weeping Water Republican. PACIFIC JUNCTION PRE PARING TO RIO THE TOWN OF OBNOXIOUS CITIZENS From Friday's Dallv. Reports from Pacific Junction state that the Mexican who was shot there last Wednesday in the shooting fracus, has been taken by Dr. Bacon cf that place to the Jennie Edmundson hosuital, where an X-ray photo was taktn of the wound and it was found that the bullet had struck a rib near the heart, . but had not inflicted a serious injury. The village council at the Junction is to meet on Monday night and try and adopt some means of ridding the town of these country men of Villa and Diaz, as they fear another outbreak among the bunch that may result in some of the resi dents of the village getting injured during the bombardment, and this the authorities desire to avoid if possible. They will probably be declared as un desirable citizens. PLATTS MOUTH BOY VERY Samuel Patterson to lie Elevated to Position cf Auditor of Treasury Department at Washington. From Friday' Daily. The morning papers this morning convey the information that President Wiion has just accepted the resigna tion of W. E. Andrews as auditor of the treasury department, and the nomination of Samuel Patterson of Lincoln, as his successor, is looked foiward to this week. Mr. Patterson was recommended for the appointment to this position more than a year ago by Senator Hitchcock, and at that time Secretary of State Bryan wished to have Finley Howard appointed to the position, but he was later sent to Panama, leaving Patterson as the only candidate for the office. lie withdrew his candidacy at one time and later announced that his hat was in the ring. Patterson had the cordial support of Congress man A. C. Shallenberger in his can didacy for the office, as Mr. Shallen berger had, when governor, appointed him to the position of secretary of the state banking board. This ap pointment never became effective. The honor that seems within the grasp ot Mr. 1'atterson will be most pleasing to his friends in this county. who have watched with interest his advancement up the ladder of fame in his chosen calling that of the banking business, and his reputation as a banker is among the best in the state. He was born in this county and reared here in Plattsmouth. where his father, the Late J. M. Patterson, was one of the leading bankers, and for years, or up to the time of his death, was cashier of the Bank of Cass County. Samuel Patterson was appointed as deputy state treasurer in 1897, and served during- - the administration of State Treasurer Meserve. Later he resumed his banking interests at Arapahoe, which he continued until called to Lincoln to take up the cashiership at the Central National bank there, one of the largest in the taie. He resigned this last position on April 1st to arrange his affairs in order to take up his position at Washi ngton. Mr. Patterson is one of the eading bankers of the state and is eminently qualified for the position he has been recommended for by the sen ator from Nebraska, and his appoint ment by the president will insure the auditorship being in proper hands. HARRIS GOOK WILL RETURN FROM THEJOSPITAL TODAY From Friday's naily. This afternoon Dr. E. W. Cook motored to Omaha, where he goes to ring his son, Harris, home from the mmanuel hospital, where he has been for the past ten days recovering from an operation for appendicitis. The operation has been a most successful one in every way and the young man is iiow feeling greatly improved and his complete restoration to health has been secured by the operation. Harris has stood the operation in fine shape and has been anxiously awaiting the time when he could return home from the hospital, and his arrival will be the occasion for congratulation from is many friends. Mrs. Cook, who has been staying in Omaha while Harris has been at the hospital, accompanied hei husband and son home. Move Pretty Lively. Much amusement was derived yes terday and last evening from the an1 ics of persons who sought to sit own on the large rolls of fencing wire in front of the G. P. Eastwood store, as the rolls had been charged with electricity, and those who sought to rest there soon arose without any debate and did not linger around the wire for any length of time. This as been a favorite seat for many in the evening and quite a number were caught on the charged seat before they got wise to the proposition. Wall Paper. Gering & Co. on HIGHLY HONORED To Move to This City. From Friday's Pallr John Bingham and wife of Algona, Iowa, have just closed a deal for the purchase of residence property on North Fifth street, and expect to move here to make their home in a few weeks. Mr. and . Mrs. Bingham are the parents of Mrs. F. P. Bush, and during their visits here were so impressed with the city that they de cided to come here to make their home. PUTISMIH SHOULD PROVIDE 1 REST BM FOR IIS RURAL VISITORS From Saturday's rally. In discussing the proposition of entertaining the visitors who come to this city to visit and trade there is one particular item that it seems should receive more than passing con sideration and that is providing in the business section of the city a rest room that could be used by the women and children when they come to town, and where they can visit and spend their time, instead of on the street, as they have to do at present. The stores of the city each Saturday are crow-ded and a great many of the women and children who are in town are compelled to tramp up and down the street waiting for the time lor their leaving for home, when if there was a suitable rest room provided they could pass the time in comfort and pleasure. In view of the proposed plan of having special days of enter tainment for the residents of the city ana vicinity, it might not be a bad dea if the rest room idea was looked into more thoroughly, as it is one that hould receive the consideration of those who feel that the city should treat their visitors in as hospitable a manner as possible. The Commercial club should "endeavor" at their next meeting to have some plan whereby a room in the business section of the city might be utilized for this purpose. TAG YOOR CANINES OR HAVE THEM KILLED DY THE CITY AUTHORITIES From Saturday's Dauy. Those who have been in the habit of allowing their pet canines to run I loose without the required tag of the city to insure their safety would do I weli to purchase a tag, as the council has instructed the police to open up I a warfare on Fido and his tribe who do not possess the necessary license to J allow them life and liberty. This city has been blessed, if it may be called that, with a large number of stray dogs, and undoubtedly has more to the square inch than any city in the woild, unless it is Constantinople, whose dogs are famous throughout The pasture which the city is main the world, and the council has decid- taining on the river bottoms east of ed to rid this city of a few of the animals. Those who value their pets should get busy and protect them be- fore it is to late and the dogs are shot, TROY S. HOLMES, FOR MERLY OF MURRAY. MARRIED IN CALIFORNIA From Friday's Dally. The announcement has been re ceived in this city of the marriage at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Fred A. Miltmore, at Santa Barbara, California, of Miss Ruby Frances Miltmore and Mr. Troy S. Holmes, on Mondav. Anril 2f,th. The vnunp- neo- Die will make their home at Lake For- est, Illinois, after May 20th. The groom is a son of the late A. M. Hclmes of Murray and was reared to manhood in this county, and is a I vniinu man nf iha hio-hoct otor and esteemed greatly by those with whom he has come in contact, and in his new-found happiness he will re ceive the heartiest good wishes of a host of warm friends, and to him and his bride a wish for a long and happy married life, free from care and sorrow. Palnts and Oils, Gering & Co. SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY FRIDAY E Considerable Business Transacted Among Which Was Re-election of Street Commissioner Lutz. From Saturdays Dally The special session of the city coun cil, which was called for last evening in order to pass on the McDaniel saloon bond, developed quite a number of items of interest for the city dads to consider beside the bond question The necessary changes were made in the saloon bond that were asked for by the city, and when presented was accepted and the license ordered is sued. Petitions were presented to the council from Albert Schuldice and R i-.. l-Yopst, owners of property on Seventh street between Vine and Oak streets, asking that the city do some grading there in order that thev might put in a permanent walk, and the same was granted and the grade wjU be put in as soon as possible. Chairman Bestor of the streets, al- eyS and bridges committee asked that this committee be given the necessary permission to purchase a rdow for the use of the commissioner in his work, as well as to get an esti mate on the cost of a dump wagon, and the same was granted. Mayor Richey suggested that the streets, alleys and bridges committee inspect the office of street commis- sioner and check over the cost of the work during the past year so as to get the amount the street work was cost ing the city, as well as to have the committee secure prices on a traction engine that might be used in road work and do away with a great many teams. Councilman Bestor called the atten tion of the city lawmakers to the large number of canines running loose which are not tagged and asked that a rotice be given that in two weeks all dogs not tagged in compliance with the citv ordinance would be shot, as the ordinance would be rigidly en forced. Councilman Johnson presented a notice that the water company be in- strrcted to turn on tne water m tne drinking fountains and the chief of police be instructed to open them up in order that the thirsty souls may secure a cool, refreshing drink when- ever they feel so inclined, and this was passed unanimously. There was quite a little discussion indulged in by the lawmakers over the ordinance regulating the speed of vehicles, as well as the rules of the j . ii roao. wnicn are not very ngiciiy observed, and the mayor stated that the ordinance would be strictly adhered to. the city also came in for considerable discussion as to the price to be charged, as well as the regulation of the pasture lands, and it was finally decided, on the motion of Johnson, that the chief of police enroll all those who were using the land for pasturage and that a fee of $1 per month in ad vance be charged, and that there be no horses or mules allowed in the pasture, and not more than one cow to a person, and not over fifteen in number be allowed to be kept in the parture. The city council also did a very laudable act when Councilman Lush- insky arose and nominated for the of fice of street commissioner Mike Lutz, who has filled that position with such ability and care in looking alter tne interests of the city during the past year. This nomination carried, Pat- terson, Bajeck, Bestor, Johnson, Lush insky and Shea voting for it, while Mauzy and Harris voted against, and Weaver and Buttery passed, The council then confirmed the name of Dr. J. B. Martin as city physician, and then adjourned. For Sale. Good Durham Shorthorn bull, 2 years old. Inquire of J. J. Lohnes, Mynard, Neb. 4-29-4wks-w M. Tritsch, refi acting optician, at Gering & Co. s Wednesday and Sat- urday evenings. Examination free. COUNCIL EG Adds to Appearance. From Faturnav's TVartv. The exterior as well as the interior of the grocery store of .August Bo eh on lower Main street has been con riderablv irnpuivpti m having been painted and placed in first-class shape In the interior of the store the work of redecorating has been quite ex tensive and adds much to the appear anec of the store, and with the large and up-to-date line of goods carried makes this a most attractive business house. The wood and iron work on the exterior of the store in its new- coat of paint looks very neat. CIRCUS AT GLENW000 YESTERDAY. ATTRACTED A NUMBER FROM OUR CITY From Friday"? Daily. The Barton & Bailey circus that showed at Glenwood yesterday after noon and last evening was quite a disappointment to those who journey ed over to that place from this city. A great many had connected the show with the Bamum & Bailey circus of world-wide fame, and accordingly were surprised at the size cf the con cern. It is reported that the or ganization, however, had a very clean little show, with a fine array of horses and very clever people, but was not one of the large circus companies. The circus is just starting out from Lan caster, Missouri, and is under the con trol of Doc Allman, a well known showman of many years experience. A STRANGE TRAVEL ING OUTFIT PASSES THROUGH PLATTSMOUTH From Saturday' Paily. Yesterday afternoon mere passed through this city one of th stranrert traveling outfits that has visited here for some time, and a very heroic couple were the owners. The man and woman were walking from the north ern part of the state and the man was hauling a small cart,, somewhat similar to that used by stores to haul barrels and other articles on, and in this cart was carried the family trunk with all the available resources, and tied on behind the cart were two small woe-beg one looking dogs. The woman was carrying a ba'o? in her arms which was apparently only a few months old, and the man stated that they had come over a hundred miles in this manner and were headed for Nebraska City, rear where they expected to secure employment on a farm. Through all manner of weather the family had trudged and did not seem in the least affected by the ardor of their trip. IOWA LADY AND SOUTH DAKOTA GENTLEMAN MAR RIED BY JUDGE BEESCH From Saturday's Dan p. This morning Mr. Duncan Mann, giving his residence as Huron, S. D., and Miss Vane Hawke, of Exira, Ioway were callers at the court house and inquired where they could find the office of the marriage license clerk and were directed to the office of County Judge Beeson, where the necessary little document that allow ed them to join in wedlock was issued. After securing the license the young people requested the judge to unite them in marriage, and the mills of justice that were busily engaged in probate matters were stilled for a few minutes while the impressive and solemn ceremony of marriage was performed by the judge. The happy young people, at the close of the cere mony, started out to visit for a few hours, taking in the sights of the city, and then departed for their home. Lost. Petween the German Lutheran church on the Louisville road, and Plattsmouth, a cap off of the crank shaft of an automobile. Finder will confer a favor by leaving same at this office. 4-29-tfw OTHER MOBILE ACCIOEKT SATURDAY BIGHT In Which Mrv. Wesley P.nrntt lias Bth Arms Broken tnd It. Other wise Seriously I nj.. red. What came near lit-ii j." a f:ital auto mobile accident occurred Saturdav evening about o c lock just M.uth ot the Burlington s-hops, v. hen the auto of Ira Bates rati into a deep ditch some twenty leet east ,f the small bridge over the ditch jus: south of the shops. Mr. Bates hi'.- not had his r a great while an ci - ju-t l.'-arnlnir to run the machine and h;is had con siderable oificultv in getiing alo-:g witii the car, and urdav evi.ni! when starting out on the riast i o trip had the bad luck to bad: into an other machine and demolish one of the lights on it. Mr. Bates, with several others. In cluding Mrs. Wesley Humor, a lady of some CO years, started out to drive down south of the city, where the lady resides, to take her home, and a they tarted east from L-ncoln ucnue and across tr.e bridge trie driver was un able to control the steeling apparatus nd the car crashed into the ditch. th. owing Mrs. Burnett out with great force and injuring her most eriu'y, as both arms were broken and sin was thought to be injured ri ternally by being pinned beneath the heiu-y car, i.nd it was with difficulty that she was rescued . an J conveyed to the horn" of George Gobtlir.: n, where the lady received medical a--fistance and had her injuries dressed. The accident is cry seri u ; to !:.. Burnett, more on afiain.t T her a;."-, as it makes the work of recovery more uncertain. In the car when it crashed into the ditch and turned over v.v:e Mr. Bates. Mrs. Burnett and a niece of Mrs. Burnett, Mrs. Bess Nickel.-, and her little son. but these parties all escaped without serious injury ex cepting Mrs. Burnett, and the wor.-d they received was a very sev- ve shak ing up. Those who were in the vi cinity state that the machine crossed the bridge at a fair rate of spc-d ar.d the car, after going a few feet east, ran into the ditch, where it v. ;i ) overturned. As soon as. Mrs Barnett was removed to a place where s-hc could be looked after. J. II. MrMal.cn and force of workmen were called to get the machine, which was not badly danrged. out of the ditch where it v'- lying, and after several hours" woik this was accomplished. The broken steering gear of the car in dicates the cause of the acci.icni. This accident should serve as a warning to the unexperienced drivers that they cannot take such chanets in running their cars as these who ha-e had more experience in this line, ane. at all times it is better to exerci-e caution in running on the public highway, and especially in making turns in the roads. THE IK OF MASONIC The residents at the Masonic Home were treated to a most pleasing sur prise last evening when the members of the Plattsmouth orchestra. Messrs. Tom Svcboda, Frank Janda. Peter Gradoville, Clarence Bur-bridge and John Ledsreway visited the Home bringing with them their musical in struments, and for a little over two hours the Home was filled with the soft strains of the sweet music pro duced by this splendid organization. Thf; treat was one that was enjoyed to the utmost by the members of the Home and the old people recalled many happy days through the sweet and pleasing music of the orchestra, which combined a program of variety and beauty that it is seldom the pleasure of the residents at the Home to tr.joy. The orchestra is under th? leadership of Mr. Svoboda, and the members were delighted with the gracious manner in which they were treated at the Home. Wall Paper. Gering & Co. AUTO
