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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.
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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.
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