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Jpl&ttewioiuitb VOL. XXXIII. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1913. NO. 94. LAST SAD TRIB UTE TO IE LATE JACOB MASON Many Neighbors and Friends Follow the Remains to Their Final Rest in? Place in Oak Hilt. The funeral of the late Jacob Ma son was held yesterday afternoon a: the Mc-nioviist clnrrcit in this c'.ty, of which Mr. Mason had been a devout member for the past twenty years, and the services were attended by a large crowd of the old friends who gathered to pay their tribute to the memory of this grand, good man, whose life had come to the end of earthly existence. Rev. F. M. Druliner, pastor of the church, gave a sermon of more than usual force and power and the logic of the Christian doctrine fell like a balm on the wounded hearts and lives of the relatives of the departed, as the minister pictured the conquering of fear that brought death, such a power to awe and overpower the strength of man. He pictured the Christian life full of strength and faith, overcoming all fear of the un known or the sense of physical pain and entering without a sign of weak ness into the arms of the Savior. In f peaking of the life without fear, the minister pointed to the Christian, strong in faith, whose life on earth fitted him to carry out and realize more fully the strength of the teach ings of Christ that brought emancipa tion from the fear of death. During the serv ices a quartet com posed of Mrs. E. H. Wescott, Mrs. Charles Jelinek, Judge J. E. Douglass and Jesse Perry sahg two" old hymns which had been among those loved the best by the departed, "Rock of Ages" and "Abide With Me.", In closing Rev. Druliner pointed to the home life of the husba jd and father whose form was soon to be consigned to rest, and gave it as a worthy example to the children to follow and to comfort the widow in her affliction. The body was then borne to the last resting place in Oak Hill cemetery, where it was laid to its last long sleep. Thus passes another who for fifty years has made his home in this com munity and had a great part in the developing of the city where he had lived. Jacob Mason, during his life lime was a man just to all and in his death, sudden and unlooked for, the community lost a most useful citizen and his friends a kindly companion, and the family a loving husband and father. Peace to his ashes! JOSEPH MULLIN OF ELMWOQO IN A VERY SERIOUS CONDITION a rom Tuesday's Dally. We have just learned through our friend, Hon. William DelesDernier, of the misfortune that has befell Joseph Mullin. one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Elmwood and Stove Creek precinct. Mr. Mullin has, since Thursday, been lying at his home, some two miles west of Elmwood, in a critical condition as a result of a stroke of paralysis, and his present condition is such as to cause his family and friends much worry. Mr. Mullin departed for his home a week ago today, having been here on jury service, and was ap parently in good health or as good as he has enjoyed for the past few years, but he had only been home for a few c'ays when visited by the malady which has stricken him down. The left side of his face, as well as the right side of his body, is affected by the stroke and he is unable to con verse with anyone with any degree of success. The friends in this city of "Uncle Joe," a3 he is affectionately known, will greatly regret to learn of his misfortune, but will trust that he may speedily recover and be able to be up and around again. Henry Meisinger was among the visitors in Omaha today for a few hours, where he was called on some matters of business- Leases Store Building. From Tuesday's Tta.il. The store building now occupied by Simon & Co. with their Variety store, has been leased to C. E. McMamgal of Milan, Missouri, who will open up a first-class variety store there in i short time. The present occupant, H Simons, is preparing to vacate by June 1st. Mr. McMamgal comes here well recommended as a pleasant and clever gentleman. THE KEYSTONE PIPE COM PANY A NEW ENTERPRISE TO BE LOCATED AT UNION From Tuesday's Dal) v. A few days ago there was formed what will without a doubt in time de velop into one of the biggest proposi tions in the line of concrete manu facturies in the west. This is the Keystone Pipe company, which will have its principal place of business t Union, in this county, and is form ed for the purpose of making all man ner of articles from concrete that are demanded today by the building pub lie, and this company will be right at the forefront in placing their out put where it can be utilized. While all manner of concrete work will be handled and manufactured by the company, the manufacturing of the famous Keystone closed joint cement will be the principal article placed on the market, as the demand for this in a short time will more than exceed the supply. This device is covered by a patent that this company will have the exclusive use of, and which is destined by those informed on .the subject to make a revolution in the methods of tile making. This closed joint is pronounced to be the best on the market today and everywhere there i a big field awaiting the new company and its output. The stock of the company, amounting to $10,000, was subscribed in a very few days in Nebraska City; Union and Platts mouth. At a meeting held Thursday the following officers were elected to carry on the business of the corpora tion: President W. B. Banning, Union. Vice President Craig Poling, Ne braska City. Secretary John McCarthy, Wyom ing. Treasurer Ray Frans, Union. These officers, together with E. J. Wade of Nebraska City, constitute the board of directors. The new com pany, with their new tiling, expect to be a factor in the building operations throughout the west during the com ing season. ELKS DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINED AT FRE MONT THIS WEEK Last evening County Treasurer W. K. Fox returned from Fremont, where he had been in attendance at the meet ing of the Nebraska Association of Elks, as one of the representatives i,f Plattsmouth lodge of the B. P. O. E. Mr. Fox speaks in the highest terms of the royal manner in which the Fre mont lodge and the citizen? of that city entertained the delegates and visitors and there was something do ing every minute that the Elks were in that city. There wera several hun dred delegates and visitors present, and every business houe in the city was brilliantly decorated in the pur ple and white colors of the order and with electric decorations. Feasts of various kinds were tendered the visit ors and they appreciated to the full est the entertainment furnished them. Mr. Fox and C. W. Baylor were the representatives from the Piattsmouih lodge present at the meetirg. In the election of officers of the association Dr. J. S. Livingston was selected as second vice president, whi'di ij a de served recognition, as Dr. Livingston has been one of the leaders in the lodge work in the state for a number of years. Fred L. Harrison of Grand Island was selected as president of the association. The next meeting, in 1916, will be held in Omaha, where the Omaha lodge will entertain the delegates and convention in their usual pleasing and hospitable manner. COURT HOUSE LADY EMPLOYEES ENJOY OUTING The Jolly Bunch Repair to the Banks of the Old Missouri and Have a Splendid Time. From Wednesday's Dally. Yesterday afternoon occurred an event that has been looked forward to for some time with much interest by the young ladies employed in the court house the occasion being the annual picnic which the girls have held for the past few years, and which has always been a source of the greatest of pleasure to the jolly bunch that assists in looking after the county's affairs in the different offices. As closing time at 5 o'clock rolled around, the young ladies, loaded down with all manner of good things to eat, started on their way toward the river, and just south of the ferry landing, in the shade of the wooded bluff, pro ceeded to make their picnic ground After much labor a large camp-fire. was arranged and over this was brewed the most delicious coffee, while the toothsome wenies were roasted in the glowing embers, and with the ex ercise in the fresh air, the party had little trouble in disposing of the re past, which had been added to by the stock of dainties brought by the party. The supper disposed of the jolly crowd proceded to spand several hours very pleasantly in visiting and hav ing a general good time, and it was then suggested that the whole party invade Iowa for a short time, and ac cordingly all boarded the ferry and were taken over to the east side of the river and a short time spent there admiring the sights along the "beach." It was then discovered that the ferry was not to return for a"bout an hour, and as the shades of darkness were coming on apace the ladies were very desirious of returning to their own state, and accordingly were rowed over in skiffs from the east side of the river and the trip was made with out accident, as none of the girls showed a desire to "rock the boat," but on the contrary it is reported that a large section was pinched out of the skiffs where the girls had held on while making the trip. It was near 9 o'clock when the party reached home, tired but de lighted with the outing. Those in at tendance were: Misses Eda Mar quardt, Florence White, Jessie Rob ertson, Alice Tuey, Gertrude Beeson, Ellen Leyda, Bernese Newell and the guest of the occasion, Mrs. Oscar Lar son, of Randall, Kansas. THE BUDWEISER SALOON HAS BEEN REDECORATED From Wednesday's DaHy. The interior of the "Budweiser saloon has just been redecorated and now presents a very handsome ap pearance with its new glittering dec orations of pink and white, which the artistic hand of T. S. Clifford has placed on the walls and ceiling of the room. The handsome pressed steel ceiling of the main room has been decorated in pink and white, while the side walls of the room are finished in plain pink, which gives a most cheer ful and bright touch to the appear ance of the room. The new decora tions, together with the handsome fixtures and rich and pleasing electric ighting facilities, makes the main bar room a very artistic rendevous. Suffers From Broken Shoulder. Charles Peterson, who a few weeks ago had the misfortune to suffer an injury by falling down the cellarway in the Gem theater, yesterday paid a visit to Omaha, where he had his shoulder examined and it was dis covered under the X-ray that the bone in the shoulder was fractured, end Charley will have to .wear the should er bandaged up for a short time. Talk to Colby about yours eyes. At Dr. Davis' office Tuesday, May 18th. Examination free. 2tw-2td r: 'W; Jrfripf vv a,. .4 ? . .; t x s it Ui'iiinlt i I ill f i iIMi'i' Ml 1 1 ir (Mr rii pr-r T- I is- It' ' NEW M. E. CHURCH DEDICATED AT ELMWOOD SUNDAY. On Sunday at Elmwood, in this county, was dedicated the "Rev. P. Van P"leet Memorial Methodist Epis copal Church," and the beautiful structure which stands as a monu ment, is one of the finest in Cass county, costing some $14,000, and is absolutely free of debt through the splendid efforts of the worthy pastor of the Methodist church in Elmwood. Rev. Van Fleet, who has been an un tiring worker in the cause of the Master and His church in Nebraska for many years, and no minister in the Nebraska conference has done more than this gentleman to promote the interests of this church, and in recognition of this' the church was named in his honor by the congrega tion. DEATH OF LEE CARPER AT NEHAWKA. ANO HIS FUNERAL HELD TODAY From Wednesday's Dally. The information has been received in this city of the death at his home in Nehawka of Lee Carper, for many years a prominent resident of that place and one of the most highly- esteemed citizens in that community. Mr. Carper was around as usual at his duties at the F. P. Sheldon store up to Thursday of last week, and on this date he was unable to arise and was kept to his bed. It was not thought at first that there was any thing serious ailing Mr. Carper and it was not until Friday that the case was thought to be very serious and medical assistance summoned from Nebraska City, and later a specialist arrived from Omaha and pronounced the case a severe one of diabetes, and the patient as in a critical condition. He gradually continued to sink until Monday evening, when he passed away. Mr. Carper was about 45 years of age and had spent the greater part of his lifetime in that community, having spent his boyhood days on the old homestead south of Nehawka, and later, on reaching manhood's estate, he took up school teaching and for a number of years was a member of the teaching force of "the county. When the Sheldon store was established at Nehawka Mr. Carper entered their employ and has since been a most ef ficient assistant there, and his loss falls heavily upon Mr. Sheldon, with whom he had bean reared, and their years of association had woven a friendship that was constant until the taking away of Mr. Carper. The de ceased leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death. The funeral was held this afternoon from the late home at Nehawka and the interment made in the cemetery there amid the scenes where the departed had spent the happiest and richest hours of life. To those who knew Mr. Carper he was a most loyal and faithful friend, and in his death there comes a sense of grief to the community where he resided that it is hard to describe in words, and the place held in the life of the town and home will be hard in deed to fill. Buys Reese Property. From Tuesday's Danr. John Gorder of this city has just closed a deal whereby he becomes the owner of the. beautiful residence prop erty of Mrs. Eva Reese in the Second ward. This is one of the most desira ble homes in that section of the city and Mr. Gorder will certainly find that he has secured a most delightful home. s4w The dedication sermon was preach ed by Rev. J. W. Embree, superin tendent of the Tecumseh district, and in the evening Chancellor Fulmer of Nebraska Wesleyan university, be fore a large congregation. Rev. P. Van Fleet, who was so largely instrumental in securing the new building for Elmwood, has a very distinctive record as a builder of Methodist churches in this part of Nebraska. Following are the towns in which there are buildings that he has helped either in dedicating or building: Emanuel church, Lincoln; Unadilla, Graf, Murdock, Syracuse, Nebraska City, Auburn, Table Rock and Elmwood. In the majority of these cases he has contributed in a financial way. THE CEDAR CREEK SALOON CASE POST PONED UNTIL JUNE 1 From "Wednesday's Da!?y. This morning the board of county commissioners met to pass on the ap plication of Andres Thomsen for a license to operate a saloon at Cedar Creek, in Eight Mile Grove precinct, against the granting of which a re monstrance was filed several days ago by S. J. Ambler and ninety-six other residents of Weeping Water, who in their protest or objection, stated that the village of Cedar Creek was with out the proper police protection and the granting of the license would en tail much additional expenses to the county in caring for any disorders that might be occasioned there. This remonstrance was taken up by the board, but as there was no one pres ent to represent the remonstrators, the matter was laid on the table. This morning a second remonstrance sign ed by Walter J. Schneider and seventy-six other residents of Eight Mile Grove precinct, was filed with the board against the granting of the license to Mr. Thomsen, and Mr. Schneider, who appeared in person, asked that a continuance be given him in order to prepare his case to present in support of his protest, and that as he had not gotten in touch with his attorney," Thomas Darnell, of Lincoln, representing the Anti Saloon league, in time so he could not take it up at once. The board de cided to set the hearing at the time of the next regular meeting on Tues day, June 1st, at which time the parties making the objection stated they would appear in support of the remonstrance. The commissioners set the hearing for the regular meet ing of the board, as it was desired to save the county the expense of an extra session. This will mean that the saloon will have to close for a time, as the license of Mr. Thomsen expires on May 15th, and from that time until it is acted on there will be no saloon at Cedar Creek. A Very Attractive Picture. The interior of the saloon of Lew Russell has been ornamented by a very fine landscape painting which has been placed on the west wall of the bar-room and is a striking picture of scenic beauty. It was painted by E. C. VonVetter, who ws in the city the past few days, and adds greatly to the appearance of the room. The work is first-class in every way and the artist has demonstrated his great ability in the artistic painting. This addition adds greatly to the decora tions of the saloon, which is as neat as any ia the city. PRESIDENT WIL SON'S PHILADEL PHIA SPEECH Echoes From President Wilson& Great Speech Delivered at Philadelphia. From Wednesday's railr. "There is such a thing as being too proud to fight. There is such a thing as being so right that it does not need to convince others by force that it is right." "The example of America must be a special example, and must be an example not merely of peace because it will not fight, but because peace is a healing and elevating influence in the world and strife is not." "It is one thing to love the place where you were born and another thing to dedicate yourself to the place where you go." "While you bring all countries with you, come with a purpose of leaving all other countries behind you not looking over your shoulder." "You can't be an American if you think of yourself in groups. A man who considers himself as belonging to a national group is not yet an Ameri can." "My advice to you is to think first, not only of America, but to think first of humanity." "The man who seeks to divide man from man, group from group, interest from interest, in the United States is striking at its very heart." "The man who goes among you to trade upon your nationality is no worthy son to live under the Stars and Stripes." DISTRICT CONVENTIONS OF CASS COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION From Wednesday's Dally. The district conventions of the Cass County Sunday School association. which will be held throughout the county in a short time, are attracting a great deal of interest from the fact that the workers are pushing the 50 per cent gain proposition and will en deavor to place Cass county in a good position at the state convention in point of numbers enrolled in the Sun day schools. The first district meet ing will be held at Mynard on June 2; the second district meeting at Avoca on June 3, and the third district at Elmwood on June 4. The district of ficers are vieing with each other in an attempt to make the meetings a great success. The afternoon ses sions will be devoted to conferences and the discussion of the 50 per cent goal, while in the evening addresses will be delivered by a number of the leading workers in this line in the county. Rev. W. M. Ellege of Weep ing Water will be present at each of the conventions, while in the first dis trict meeting the gathering will have the privilege of being addressed by Rev. F. M. Druliner of the Methodist church of this city. To Close Out Stock. From Tuesday's Dairy. J. E. Sloan, who several weeks ago purchased the stock of goods of the store formerly operated by J. E. Tuey on South Sixth street, has decided to dispose of them and remove from the city. As will be seen from the ad vertisement of Mr. Sloan, he is offer ing the goods at a reduction that is really below cost in order to clear up the stock and get it off of his hands. Mr. Sloan and wife are most estima ble people and it is with regret that we see them leave the city, but they feel that they can do better else where. Adam Meisinger, from near My nard, was among the visitors in the city today for a few hours, looking after some matters of business. Will Give $10 Reward. From Tuesday's Dallr Matthew Gering, who was made the victim of a burglary on Thursday evening last, will give ?10 for the return of the copper medallion that was taken from his clothing at the time of the robbery and which con tains the portraits of the father and mother of Mr. Gering. To anyone taking it the medallion would be valueless, but to Mr. Gering it pos sesses a value that cannot be esti mated in money. The person who got away with the keepsake could profit themselves very much by restoring the token of remembrance to its owner. NEXT SATURDAY WILL BE THE OPENING DAY FOR NEW STRAW HATS From Tuedav Dallr Throughout the large eastern cities the furnishing houses where the latest in men's creations in summer straw hats are handled have found it a splendid idea of holding a "straw hnf day, on which all that is new and up-to-the-minute in this line is offered to the public for their inspection and purchase. This gives the stores an opportunity of all uniting mi the same day in a grand opening that will oifer to the people of the commuiiity a ra' chance of calling and viewing the stocks and starting the season iitfhc by appearing in one of the spankin? new straws or panamas of the sea son's newest and hottest DropositU ns in this line. This setting aside of one day in the year will allow everyone to appear with a new hat and not cause the comment that attends the individual opening of the season and subjects the early birds in the hat line to a great deal of good-natured roast ing. The Plattsmouth merchants have decided that on next Saturday, May 15th, will be offered to the citi zens the real opening of the season. and the new hats will be greatly in evidence. Remember the event and procure a new "skypiece" to be in line with the general program of "straw . hat day." There will be a good chance offered at all the dealers in these hats to get one at a reasonable price, and no one should be without one. BEAUTIFUL NUPTIAL CERE MONIES AT HOLY ROSARY CHURCH THIS MORNING From Tuesdny s Lai:v. A very quiet but impressive wed ding ceremony occurred this morning at 10 o'clock at the Holy Rosary church in the west part of the city, when Rev. Father John Vlcek, using the beautiful nuptial mass of the church, united in marriage Mr. Tom Kratochville and Miss Julia Koukal. There were only a few of the close friends and relatives of the contract ing parties present at the wedJing. The young people were attended by Miss Mary Novotnay as bridesmaid and Mr. John Koukal as the best man, and following the ceremony the wed ding party proceeded to the home of theb ride's parents for a reception. Both of the newly weds are very popular among a large circle of friends and their new-found happiness will bring much pleasure to their many acquaintances. Miss Koukal is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Koukal, residing northwest of this city, and has been born and reared to womanhood in this city. The groom is an employe of the Bur- ington in the shops here and is a most estimable young man in every way. The young people expect to make their future home in this city. District Court Holds Sesion. From "Wednesday's Dally. The district court was in session this morning, as Judge Begley came down to take up some of the matters that remain unfinished on the docket. The esssion was largely taken up by the court in hearing motions and arguments in several minor matters. G. S. Upton and wife and L. R. Up on motored up from their home at Union yesterday to spend a few hours here with friends, as well as looking after some matters of business.