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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;
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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
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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
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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
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an wno were lortunate enougn to pe
nrfspnt Mr. Mclntvre. the basso.
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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. . '
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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
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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
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were delighted with the gracious hos-
nitlitv Afforded them. The attend-
ance was the largest that has been
t t f th meetings, there
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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
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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
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rsenie Bowies ana uoromy luenenng
f d th g-atheriner with a most
chanTlin piano duet, and Miss Gene-
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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now' as 11 as been in tne past, to get
I ns rnmnlete a renrpsentatinn of the
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ins wnere all can express their ideas
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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
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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
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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