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Journal VOL. XXXIII. , PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1915. NO. 92. BUSY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF El Superintendent Brooks Ma ken His Re jMirt, and Dr. Marshall He-elected President of the Board. From Tuesday' rail . I ast evening the Plattsmouth board of education met in regular session to take up such matters as rright de mand their attention and to induct the new board into office. In the absence of President Marshall, Vice President John Lutz, the retiring1 member of the board, presided over the deliberations of the body. The report of Superintendent W. G. Brooks was read and showed the schools to be in good shape and it in cluded a number cf suggestions that will lead to the continued improve ment of the school and its workings. At this time of the year the force of teachers and pupils are all preparing for the close of the school year and arranging for the closing exercises which will occur on Wednesday, May 2Gth, and of necessity are mu'h taken up with the preparations which are attendant on the general advance mei t of the classes throughout the schools. The old board, after its short ses sion, proceeded to reorganize with the election of their officers, and the fol lowing were chopen: President Dr. C. A. Marshall. Vice President J. M. Roberts. Secretary E. II. Wescott. The treasurer of the board is vest ed in the treasurer of the city and the funds looked after by that official. The only change in the personal of the board this year is the retirement of John Lutz, who declined a re-election to the office, and was succeeded by Frank E. Schlater. Mr. Lutz has been a most efficient member of the board during the time he has served and has taken a deep interest in the welfare of the city schools, and his service has been deeply appreciated by the members of the board, who have served with him during this time. Dr. Marshall, who has served as president of the board lor several years, is ; absent in California at the president time, and his colleagues took advant age of his absence to again e;ect him to the office he has filled so well. PUPILS AND TEACHERS DONATE S25.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VICTROLA From Tupsdnj-s ijni'v. At the operetta, "The Pixies." given recently by the pupils of the Central school building, they were able to realize a neat little sum of money, wh-ch was devoted to the purchase of a ictrola for the building, as well as a collection of records to aid in developing a taste for the best of muc among the little folks. After the purchase of their Victrola it was found there was quite a sum of money left in their treasury and it wa decided that it would be a mighty nice thing to aid others in the secur ing of one of these splendid instru ments, and accordingly the teachers and pupils of the Central building last evening addressed a communication to the board of education in which they stated that they would donate $25, if the board would assist them, and present to the Columbian build ing a Victrola. This generous offer was taken up at once by the board and $15 appropriated to be added to the gift of the Central buildimr, and a $40 Victrola will be installed in the Columbian building at once to add to the pleasure as well as the profit of the pupils there. This action on the part of the teachers and pupils of the Central building certainly shows the right spirit and their though tfulness of their associates in the city schools will be very much appreciated, as the Combian building has been without means of furnishing music to the scholars, and this feature of school work is one .that adds much to the in terest of the pupils arid assists the teachers in their work. DUGATON Has a Severe Fall. From Tuesday's Daily. Charles Peterson, jr., yesterday aft ernoon had a most severe fall whil he was engaged in some work at the Gem theater. Someone had left th trap door leading to the cellar open and as Mr. Peterson came along in the dark interior of the building he failed to notice the open door and the firs intimation he had was when he shot into space and lit on the steps of the cellarway with his right shoulder and face, which were both badly dam aged by contact with the steps. The injuries are quite painful, but it is fortunate that he was not injuret more seriously. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION ENJOY GOOD TIE AND ELECT OFFICERS From Tueoav" Paiii. The members of Fontenelle chapter. Daughters of the American Revolu tion, met last evening at the pleasant home of Mrs. E. II. Wescott and a most enthusiastic meeting was enjoy ed by the members of the chapter This chapter of the society is one of the liveliest in the state and at the recent meeting in Omaha secured the beautiful silk flag that was given for the chapter showing the largest per cent of gain during the year, as they have doubled the list of members dur ing the year just closed. This honor given Fontenelle chapter has en couraged the ladies in their work of promoting the feeling of American patriotism, and they are entering on the new year's work with the greatest of enthusiasm for the cause they rep rese nt. The meeting last evening was for the purpose of selecting the offic ers for the coming year, and the fol lowing were chosen: Regent Mrs. Lynn Minor. Vice Regent Mrs. Mae Morgan. Secretary Mrs. George Dodge. Treasurer Miss Bernese Newell. Register Mrs. E. H. Wescott. Historian Miss Ellen Windham. Chaplain Miss Hermia Windham. Organist Miss Alice Tuey. The ladies of this society are to be congratulated on their showing and the spirit of true Americanism dis played in their work of promoting the lessons of patriotism shown by the founders of this great republic from whom they are descended. THOMAS PATTERSON, OF PITTSDURGH. PENN., VISITS HIS G0U5INS.T.M. ANOR.F. This morning Thomas Patterson, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, arrived in the city for a short visit here with his cousins. T. M. and R. F. Patterson, and will be here for a few days with them. Mr. Patterson has been spend ing some time on the Pacific coast and in taking in the Panama-Pacific exposition at' San Francisco, and is now en route home to Pennsylvania. It has been twenty-eight years since Mr. Patterson was here visiting his uncle, the late J. M. Patterson, he be ing a son of D. F. Patterson, the youngest of the Patterson brothers, and his visit at this time is a most en jvy yable one to his relatives. MRS. LYNN JERRETT. WIFE OF OREAPOLIS B. ft M. SECTION FOREMAN, IS DEAD From Tuesday's rar:T- The death of Mrs. Lynn Jerritt, wife of the section foreman of the Burlington at Oreapolis, occurred Sunday noon at her home. The death wa3 quite sudden, as the lady was in the best of health and on Sunday had prepared the mid-day meal and had gone to call the husband to dinner, when she fell to the floor and in a few seconds passed away as the re sult of heart failure. She leaves one small child and the husband to mourn her untimely death, just in the bloom of her life. The funeral was held this afternoon from the late home. Mrs. Jeiritt was quite well known here, where they were frequent visitors, and the news of her death was quite a shock to her friends. IT IS NOW THE BLOE GRASS VS. THE DANDELION The Prayer of the Petitioners Is De cided in Favor of the Blue Grass as Against the Dandelion. Before someone may rise in defense of the dandelion, comes now counsel for the blue grass in fore-handed re- uuuai and begs leave to state that the dandelion is a hog. As a thing of beauty, such defendant might allege in his answer to your petitioner's plea, the dandelion is too numerous to at tain that end. Your petitioner, Blue Grss, admits that scattered about a lawn in companies or even in bat talions, the said dandelion may be con sidered beautiful, may be considered as a golden ornament giving variety to the pure green of irrass and shrub. but. if the court please, the said dandelion never has been content to live as an honorable citizen, as a lover of his brother-plants and a sharer in their privations and in their blessings of showers, sunshine and fertile plot. Instead, he always has been an aggressive fighter for monopolies. Always has he con- stituted himself a trust and always has he sought to monopolize, absolute- ly own, occupy and control every fair meau. unce a corporals guard oi nis vast army has set foot on lawn or meadow, tnen nas ne iouowea always wun army divisions witnout enu ana to tne soie purpose tnat ne mignt occupy all the land and starve out the ,i,..i.r,c , f ot; '"""i ucjTCiium --i uor er. inereiore, comes now your petitioner in forehanded rebuttal and repeats said oanaenon is a nog. 2ucn i it- i i a :iog as to endanger the very life of our petitioner, Blue Grass, and the beauty oi your petitioner s ana tne court's own fair city. Wherefore, your petitioner prays the court to decree tnat tne entire populace join in ae- rense of your petitioner against said ... .... I ciaruenon. lour petitioner iurtner asks that your honor promote by de- cree of his court, or by other means, dandelion parties of children, of par- ents, of lords and ladies, and that ... . . ... these dandelion parties gather with cjuip and jest to make the work flow lighter, and with knives, gougers, bill- hooks, alwn mowers, sulphate of iron and other agents to dig, cut, spray out, cut out, gouge out, any way to get out the said hog dandelion. PLEASANT SURPRISE TO MRS. F. M. DRULIN- ER DY CHURCH LADIES Yesterdav afternoon Mrs. F. M. Druliner was given a most pleasant surprise at the parsonage when a large number of the ladies of the church called at the parsonage and o-nvo iho mipct hnnnr . most de- lightful linen shower. The affair had been gotten up by the members of the Ladies' Bible class, who had invited the other ladies of the church to join with them in the surprise on the charming wife of their pastor, and the occasion was one of the rarest pleasure. Everyone came with some dainty article of linen and Mrs. Dru liner was showered with these as a token of the feeling of esteem in which the ladies of the church felt toward her, and no blushing bride- eiect ever receiveu more aainty or handsome remembrances than those I presented to the worthy lady who pre- ides over the destinies of the Dru- iner household. At a suitable hour the company was treated to most dainty and tempting refreshments that served to add to the pleasures I of the afternoon. For Sale. Eggs tor hatching and day-old chicks from Single Comb Rhode Is-1 land Reds. Eggs, $1.00 per 15, $5.00 per 100; chicks, 10c each. Special mating prices upon request. A. O. Ramge, Route 1, Plattsmouth, Neb. Sell your property by an ad in Tb I Journal. . Cold Spell Stings. I.ast evening the thermometer took a sudden drop that brought cold bit ing winds that fell with much chilli ness upon the residents of the city who had abandoned their winter wear- ing apparel, and there was u general rush to dig up the overcoats that had been fondly laid away for the sum mer. There has been in the past few days a great many hail storms at points near this city, and much cold er weather, but it has not ben notice able here until last evening and this morning, when the mercury hovered at 40 above zero. The cloudy weather has been fortunate, as had it cleared up a killing frost would without doubt have played havoc with the fruit throughout this locality THE LAST ENTERTAIN MENT OF HIGH SCHOOL LDCTURE COURSE From Wednesday's Dai:y. The series of numbers on the High school lecture course that have been riven during the past winter at the 'Kn sc-nooi auauonum, cioseti last I WT 1 . 1 1 ... J!l 1 evening with one of the most enjoy- able musical entertainments that it nas ever been tne goo lortune oi tne people of Plattsmouth to have afford- ed them. The attraction was a mixed quartet of some of the leading vocalists. of Omaha, and their beautiful voices and wonoercui narmony in tne cimereni -- lovers oi music, tacn member oi tne h"" " .-"", an wno were lortunate enougn to pe nrfspnt Mr. Mclntvre. the basso. r - 1 V1 .... were splendid and their rich, sweet i i. svw.a oit,i ii.n.iu.f.i 111- in.. j - oUU w...u..jr w 1C ''tnv .selections. The opening of the program was . members ot the company, and in their a rustic renuition oi tneir numueri, w.c . conuKiniem, ui mr. . ' : j. t i. ...l " " iwwu n, urc of the program was also greatly c-.iju.yeu. -"u, P'a U1 tne quartet, nas a very clear ana sweet voice and with its birdlike notes ll J A. 1 "I t neia tne auaience enrapturea until tne ciose oi ner numbers, ana sne was given a hearty encore, as were also the other talented members oi tne organization. These series of entertainments have brought to this city many high-class attractions, and the opening and c4os- ing numbers of the course were well wonn tne price oi tne entire series, consisting oi tne concert by rroi. rienry cox ana associate piayers oi the Omaha Symphony Orchestra, and the quartet that appeeared last even ing before the music-loving people of the city. The lecture course was ar ranged by Miss Edith Martin of Oma- na in cnarge oi tne uureau oi ura- matic Art in that city, and has cer- tainiy proven a success in every sense of the word, and it is to be hoped that we have other entertainments of as nign a cnaracter onered to tne Pu!'lic or tnis city in the future EVERY MAN TO HIS OWN NOTION ON MUS ICAL INSTRUMENTS From Tuesday's Dally. lesterday while Chief Blackhawk was in the metropolis for a short time ne became greatly interested in a most peculiar musical instrument whose notes pleased his musical ear, and he finally decided to become the owner of one of these, called the cow- boy whistle, and accordingly parted wh.h the necessary cash, thinking to spend many pleasant hours listening to the notes of the weird instrument. He was much surprised on reaching home to find that it required a person with a perfect set of teeth to proper- ly play on the flute-like whistle, and he will be forced to secure assistance when he desires to listen to the music of the war dance as played on the whistle. Home-Grown Early Ohio Seed Potatoes at C5c per bushel. H. M. SOENNICHSEN. WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS ENJOY BIG iL Meet at the Home of 3Irs. M. E. Man- speaker, With Mrs. Eva Reese and Mrs. Mike Whelan as Hostesses. From Wedncsaar'9 Dally One of the most delightful social gatherings in the history of the Wom an's Relief Corps of this city was held yesterday at the beautiful home of Mrs. M. E. Manspeaker on West Elm street, when Mrs. Manspeaker, Mrs. Eva Reese and Mrs. Mike Whelan were hostesses to the members of the Corps and a number of invited friends. The occasion was one that will long be most pleasantly remem beied and those who were present " - were delighted with the gracious hos- nitlitv Afforded them. The attend- ance was the largest that has been t t f th meetings, there I beir some ei,ntv present, and the afternoon was st)ent most eniovablv by the iadies. A very entertaining h d b Drepared and was very much enjoyed. M; Honor Sevbert. one of 1be taifcnted musicians of the city, gave a pleasing piano solo, which very demonstrated her skill as a pianist d thorouehlv enioved bv the 00 GATHERING delighted auditors. The High school"" as " orchestra vwas aso preSent and favor- ed the guests with several most de- netful numbers that reflected the greatest credit upon the young people composing the organization. Misses I n- i i t-w rsenie Bowies ana uoromy luenenng f d th g-atheriner with a most chanTlin piano duet, and Miss Gene- i .... vieve wheian a piano solo which ad-1"" deJ to the beauty of the mu,5cal progTani. A very pleasing feature of the afternoon was the vocal soo by Harod Smithf who was ac. COmpanied by Miss Baird at the Diano. and this was heartily encored. " Mrs. A. J. Beeson gave one of her aiwavs eniovable readings during the afterno8n that served to close one of the most thoroughly pleasant and pfig gatherings that the Relief Corns j,as bed in many years, and to thfse lng part in the programf as welJ as the hostesses, a great deal of Prpiit is due for the splendid success achieved. At an appr0prjate hour the guests were served a very tempting uncheon that further heightened the pleasure of the occasion, if that were DOEsil)ie. and late in the afternoon the jolly pathering dispersed feeling that they had en joyed an event of the rarest mer;t THE ELKS' MINSTRELS AT LOUISVILLE POST PONED UNTIL MONDAY The Elks' Minstrel company, which expected to visit Louisville this even ing and treat the residents of that thriving city to a feast of melody and mirth, were compelled this morning, on account of th? continued rainfall, to postpone the event until next Mon day evening, when it will be given with all the excellence that charac terized the show in this city. The members of the company had expect ed to make the trip to Louisville in automobiles, and some sixteen cars had been piomised to make the trip, until the downpour made it necessary to call off the show for a few days. The boys have had several rehearsals in the past week and have the produc tion in fine shape and it will be a treat to the residents of Louisville, as in addition to the delightful musical numbers there is a wealth of spark ling jokes and comedy interspersed throughout the performance. Re member the change in date Monday, May 10th. New features have been added since the show in this city, which will add considerably to the success of the minstrel. For Sale. Good Durham Shorthorn bull, 2 years old. Inquire of J. J. Lohmes, Mynard, Neb. 4-29-4wks-w Enjoyable Dinner Party. A very enjoyable dinner party was given last evening at the home of I Judge and Mrs. Allen J. Beeson in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Barber of Sterling, Nebraska, who are here visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Eaird. Ihe dinner was a most delightful one of three courses and covers were laid for twelve. The occasion was enjoyed to the utmost by the guests present and served as a very pleasant event to those who were fortunate enough to be present. Mrs. Barber is a sister of Mrs. Baird, and has been visiting here for several days at her home. COMMERCIAL CLUB IS NOW PLANNING FOR THE SEASON'S CAMPAIGN The Commercial club of this city is I 1 . . F Panning to inaugurate a program lor ine ears worK inai nave me hearty co-operation of every man who has at heart the best interests of the citv no matter in what business, pro I . 11 1 . . 1 ission or traae ne may be interested. lt is necessary for the entire corn- munity to co-operate in order to bring lonn tne results desired, and as an I the interests of the city are involved in the study and achievement of bet- conditions here at home, they should be Prepared to take their part in the work of promoting these need- ea measures tnrougn tne medium oi a ther city in the state, is best made " a w"""",lu" " 13 "" V1 a u""'r" J ""'" 1,1 Vi " now' as 11 as been in tne past, to get I ns rnmnlete a renrpsentatinn of the i - -- a ins wnere all can express their ideas ",c "" -."k " i k 4 V.:.-, ; ine oeveicpmeni oi me community in which we a11 live- There are several ucmaim uic i- tention of the citizens of i'lattsmouth, ana tney snouia an get in nne anu """" "1C Klu""s i i ,i j 01 uesireu improvements anu auvanL- eca- 'nue i n.c uuu held on the third Thursday of the momn aim to meetiiigs every man in Plattsmouth is invited to be present. Get in the harness and as sist in boosting for a bigger and bet ter Plattsmouth. FISHING WITH SILVER HOOKS ALWAYS PROVES A SUCCESS The members of the finny tribe in the different lakes and streams around Cedar Creek had a very exciting time yesterday, when a number of fisher men from this city invaded their pre cincts in search of their favorite sport. The party was composed of Attorney John M. Leyda, Judge A. J. Beeson and A. O. Moore of this city and J. E. Leyda of Falls City. The jolly party, armed with numerous poles and plenty of bait, departed from this city yesterday in the wee small hours so as to get the benefit of the entire day in their sport, and from all reports had a most delight ful time, which was only interfered with by the rain in the afternoon, compelling a return home really be fore the fishermen were satisfied, but at that they had a fine catch and re turned home laden with many fine fish. Those who are well advised on the subject state that these were real ly caught by the party and not bought of the professional fishermen, as is so often the case. The trip was a most delightful one and the boys are looking forward to another excursion of a similar nature in the future. File Their Reports. At the meeting of the county board, held here this week, the county judge filed his report of fees for the first quarter of 1915, stating that the sum of had been collected. The sheriff reported $25.25 as having been taken in by his office for this period Of time. I "Billy" Sunday, the Man, and His Message at the Journal office for $1.00. See the book in our window, This is a very popular book. I FAST DRIVING OF AUTOMOBILES ON THE HIGHWAYS I They Should Be More Cautious for Safety of Themsehes and Others Who Have Right on Highway. The city council and authorities in taking up the regulation of the vehicles under the ordinance provided for that purpose will endeavor to see that the rights of all are respected and that the safety of the public is assurred in traveling on the public highway. In this regard it may be stated that the fast driving of cars is not half as dangerous to the pedes trian as is that of the careless driver who pays little or no attention to where he is going, but proceeds to run along on either side of the street without regard to the rights of others, and in turning the corners into other streets goes just as he pleases. This is more liable to cause a serious accident than anything else, especially in the way of a col lision with another car, and should be heeded by the owners and drivers of machines, or in fact, any kind of a vehicle, as the owners of teams and driving horses should comply with the ordinance as much as the auto mobile owner, as oftentimes their action forces the auto driver into violation of the ruks of the road I While there has alwavs been con siderable prejudice against the auto mobile as a violator of the law in re- g&rd tQ drivi over the public hi-h I . . . . . . I way, they have rights as well as ntWc anA a rf..l fti,n-nn ,.f , . . hfi 0 of t and WraE-on3 or other vehicles as well as tfte automobile owners win be found much more satisfactory to al, and assist materially in the observance of thg ordinance reg.uiatinff the driving if vehices The speed limit fhouij n1n V.a nheprvi.fi bv th nu-nort of I - " v "J automobiles in the citv as the author . tnr ih-llt i,n extremel iiberal and the rate set for the reffuation of cars ?nOWs them plenty of latitude for all the speed that is necessary to proceed with safety in the city limits, and those using cars should see that they do their part in keeping down to the re quired speed limit and not try to break a record for speeding on the streets of the citj', and thereby show their appreciation of the efforts of the "ity to be fair with them in this re spect. MATTERS ACTED UPON IN THE DISTRICT COURT At the session of the district court yesterday quite a number of matters involving the cases on the docket were taken up by Judge James T. Begley and passed upon by the court. In the case of John Hennings vs. Cam Seybert, et al., a motion to make petition more definite and certain was overruled. The defendants were given twenty days to plead. In the case of Nellie Foote, et al.. vs. the National riuelity and Casualty Co., the special appearance and objection to jurisdiction filed by defendant was argued, submitted and overruled. Defendant given ten days in which to answer. The case of Manda Wiley vs. George Wiley, the prayer of the plaintiff asking for a decree of divorce was brought to trial and the default of defendant entered and the decree of divorce granted as prayed for, on the ground of cruelty. Will Oberve Mothers' Day. The members of the Sunday school cf the Christian church wiM observe Mothers' Day next Sunday morning. May 9th, at their Sunday school hour. 9:45 o'clock. They are prepar- jng a very n;ce program of songs and refitafinns Tlvprvbndv is inviterl t come and hear this program and especially do they urge the mothers of the children of the Sunday school and members, of this church to at- tend. 5-6-2td
