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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.
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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.
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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.