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PLATTSMOUTn SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL.
MONDAY, JUNK 21, 1913.
THE COMMERCIAL
CLUB ENJOYS A
FINE MEETING
Large Attendance and Many Import
ant Measures Discussed That Are
of Interest to the Citizens.
From Friday's Dfclly.
Despite the fact that the rain was
falling all day and in the early even
ing very generously, there was a good
attendance present at the Commercial
club meeting last evening at the reg
ular monthly session of the members
who are interested in the advance
ment of the city and its interests, and
the session was one that brought out
many points of interest to the wel
fare of the city.
E. A. Wurl of the membership com
mittee of the club reported that the
members of this committee had been
out for a short time on three different
days and had as a result secured some
seventy-five names as members of the
club for the ensuing year and hoped
in the next trip out to be able to
make the number 100 at least. Presi
dent Wescott expressed his apprecia
tion of the efforts of the committee,
but stated that he hoped to see 150
enrolled in the organization before the
efforts of the committee were finished,
as a city of this size should have a
club of at least that number.
On the publicity committee Mr.
Tidd reported that the pamphlet ad
vertising the city, which had been
used to a great extent by the business
men in advertising the city had been
zevised and brought to date and a
large number secured, which could be
used in advertising ithe interests of
the city and its resources. lie thought
that every business man should place
one of these pamphlets in each letter
that went out.
Mr. Tidd also reported that the rail
road committee had interviewed Mr.
Byron Clark of the Burlington legal
department and he had expressed the
fact that he railroad would in a short
time, in his opinion, start to grade
east of the present truckage for ad
dition side tracks that might be used
for the storage of cars that might be
sent here, and for such other .purposes
as would be found desirable.
Chief of Police Barclay, who is also
the chairman of the lookout com
mittee, reported a number moving in
and out of the city, as well as his ef
forts in the regulation of the traffic
of the city and the manner of the
operation of automobile, as he stated
that he had made an effort to see that
the automobiles on Main street were
parked in the proper manner, and as
a result on last Saturday, with sixty
f.cven machines in the city, there was
not one but what was placed in the
proper manner on the street. He
thought that the owners of auto
mobiles, as veil as all other vehicles
should see that the rules of the road
were observed in driving on the pub
lic highways, and this would in a
great measure do away with the ac
cidents that had several times been
narrowly averted, and that the citi
zens of Plattsmouth should see that
this observance of the rules of driving
on the right side of the street and in
turning the corners were looked after
more carefully. He also touched on
the tramp question and stated that a
large number were here every day
and that several ladies had been
frightened by their threats, but that
in any case of this kind if they would
telephone down town he would be glad
to go out and secure the perpetrators
of the outrage and see that they were
given a tryout on the rock pile. The
statement of the chief was very in
teresting and indicated the interest he
is taking in the welfare of tho city
and seeing that the laws are enforced
for the safety and welfare of the citi
zens.
The ladies of the city beautiful com
mittee, through the chairman, an
nounced a number of proposed
changes which it was expected to try
and secure in an effort to have the
appearance of the city streets advanc
ed by the placing of large recepticles
on the streets where waste paper and
ether debris might be placed. They
also promised to assist in fitting up
the rest room in the Hotel Riley block
which has been proposed by the club
for the visitors to this city.
Mayor P.ichey called the attention
of the club to the fact that there was
an agitation to have water placed in
the cemetery, and he desired to have
it placed in the hands of the com
mittee on the city beautiful to look
up and see what cold be done in the
way of having well.-: tunk and a means
provided to pump the water to the
lots in the cemetery, and each lot
owner having the water taps placed
tn their lots could pay a small sum
that would repay the o-vtlay made.
Mr. Tidd brought up the question
of the alfalfa feed mill which had
been talked of for some time, and
grated that several farmers had been
interested in the project and agreed
to raise more of the alfalfa if there
was a chance to get rid of it to a fac
tory of this kind, and urged that some
action be taken. Mayor Richey stated
that a gentleman employed in the
.thops who Was interested ih the rais
ing of alfalfa, was willing to donate
$100 for the purpose. President
Wescott stated that he thought the
feed mill proposition a good one and
was one of the best things that could
possibly be done to assist the town,
and he thought that this was the
chance to establish an industry of this
kind in this city.
William A. Robertson, chairman of
the entertainment committee, gave a
report of what his committee had
done and what they expected to do in
the future in providing entertainment
for the visitors who came here to
trade. They had arranged with Di
rector E. II. Schulhof to start a band
for the purpose of giving concerts on
Saturday,, afternoons and they had
also ordered the erection of a portable
band-stand at the cost of $100, and
this would be ready for use on Satur
day. They had also taken up the
matter of a rest room and had secured
a room in the Hotel Riley block where
the ladies and children visiting the
.... .
citv could visit and rest, ana tnat tnis
could also be used for a meeting place
for the club, as well as a place for the
holding of rehearsals for the band.
J. P. Falter stated that Mr. Kins
low, the owner of the hotel, had
agreed to take the sum of $15 per
month for the room and this would in
clude water and heat, and being on
the ground floor would be much
handier to get at and the cost to the
club would be much less and be far
more satisfactory.
Director Schuihof stated that he
would prefer a room off of the street
for practice purposes, but that whatever-
the club desired to do would be
satisfactory to the band and that one
objection to the room proposed would
be that it might disturb the residents
of the? hotel.
Mr. Robb, the manager cf the hotel,
however, stated that it would not dis
turb anyone and that the practice in
the hall where the club met at pres
ent was just as disturbing to the hotel,
just across the street, and the use of
the proposed room would be satisfac
tory to those rooming at the Riley.
Mr. Robertson thought that perhaps
the council chamber could be used if
it were necessary to have a second
story room for the band practice.
President Wescott expressed the
opinion that the expense to the club
had been considered in the proposed
room and that he thought it would
make it much better with the rest
room proposition.
Mr. Talter, again touching on the
alfalfa feed mill proposition, pointed
out the value to the city and moved
that it be made the subject for the
next meeting of the club, as the
causes thaf several years ago had
made the mill question impractable,
had been taken away, as the amount
of alfalfa raised in this locality would
allow of the mill being operated, as
it would not be necessary to ship in
the alfalfa from a distance, and the
fact that $8,00 had been subscribed
before showed the interest taken in
the matter. -.
Mr. Tidd also urged the forming of
a company to take up the matter of
erecting a number of cottages in the
city for rental purposes and thought
it should also be made the subject of
a meeting where it could be discussed
at length. It was finally decided to
turn this over to the improvement
committee to report, and Mr. Richey
promised to have figures at the next
meeting showirg the cost of such
cottages. ,
Mr. Manlove of the Nebraska Light-,
ing company gave a very pleasant
talk to the club, urging the co-operation
of the club and the city to secure
better results in lighting, and the ap
parent desire on the part of the citi
zens to be fair and just in the matter,
and after the period set for the use
of the meter on the street lights there
would be figures to show the amounts
paid out for light per kilowatt, and
then the question could be adjusted.
He also urged more lights and- point
ed out the large territory as one rca
son of the cost of maintaince.
THE K. AND L. OF S. ENJOY
PLEASANT TIME LAST NIGHT
Last everting the members of the
Knights and Ladies of Security, who
braved the storm and general damp
ness of the evening, were given a very
pleasant time at the regular meeting
held in the Woodman building, at
which a good-sized attendance of the
membership was present. After the
work of the order had been disposed
of the members were trated to some
very dainty and delicious refresh
ments and a very pleasant time en-
jdyed. Social conversation and music
was indulged ih until a late hour,
when the members of the lodge wend
ed their way homeward. ,
ANSWER FILED TO THE
PETITION IN RHO
DEN DIVORCE CASE
From Saturdays TJaiir.
This morning in the office of the
clerk of the district court the answer
of the defendant in the case of Grace
Luvia Rhoden vs. Gailen R. Rhoden
was filed by his attorney Matthew
Gering. In the answer all allegations
of the plaintiff except those specifici
ally admitted are denied. The de
fendant admits that on May 13, 11)15,
he slapped plaint i!?7 but at that same
time plaintiff was striking him with
a board and cursing him. The defend
ant states that the-plainthT, by reason
of an ungovernable temper and dis
position and the language used in the
presence of the minor children, is not
a fit person for their custody and care
and asks that the two minor children
be given to the care of the defendant
or his parents and that he is willing to
provide a good home for them. The
answer further states that the re
sources of the defendant amounts to
only $:).o(H), with an indebtdness of
S'7,500, and that he is dependent on
his efforts as a tenant farmer. The
defendant further states that he is
willing to pay a just and equitab'.e
alimony to plaintiff as the court may
deem proper and set as the sum to be
paid.
FRIENDS OF -GLADYS
STEiNHM GIVE HER
PLEASANT SURPRISE
From Saturday's
Last evening
Miss Glady:
Stein-
hauer was given a very pleasant sur
prise at her home, when some thirty
cf her vountr friends came in to re
minded her of the fact that she had
arrived at the eighteenth milestone
of life's journey and to assist her in
properly observing the occasion as it
should be. As soon as the guest of
honor had recovered from the picas
honor had recovered from thep leas
ar.t surprise she joined with her young
friends in very delightful evening,
which was spent in music, both vocal
and instrumental, as well as games,
which proved a very pleasant diver
sion of the evening and was enjoyed
to the utmost by the jolly party. At
a suitable hour very delicious refresh
ments of ice cream, cake and fruit
were served, which was enjoyed to the
utmost by the party present. Miss
Gladys received as remembrances of
the happv event a great many very
handsome and useful presents, which
she will treasure, as they come lrom
the friends who have held her in such
deep affection.
STORES TO CLOSE AT SIX
O'CLOCK P. H. FOR THE DAY
From Friday's Daily.
We, the undersigned, agree to close
our place of business during the
months of July and August, 1015. at
? p. rn., excepting Saturday nights,
pay-day nights and the business day
following pay-day.
Signed:
E. G. Dovey & Son.
E. A. Wurl.
Zuckweiler & Lutz.
J. W. Crabill.
Warga & Sthuldicc.
C. E. Wcscott's Sons.
Falter & Thierolf.
Fetzer Shoe Co.
W. Schmidtmann.
Simon's Variety Store.
II. Waintroub.
B. A. McElwain.
Fanger's Department Store.
Michael Ilild.
Mrs. Emma Pease.
Busch Tailoring Co.
Streight & Streight.
EDITOR AND WIFE GET
WELL FED AT NEHAWKA
From Saturday's Dallv.
Editor and Mrs. K. A. Bates of the
riattsmouth Journal were Nehawka
visitors Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs.
Bates were called to Murray on busi
ness this partciular morning, and
learning of the Busy Workers' dinner
in Nehawka, inferred the chances
were bright for a good square meal
and so proceeded on their journey. As
proof that the erudite editor and his
frau did not under estimate the oc
casion and did not hesitate to par
take of the many good things the '
table stood up under we point to
the fact that Mr. Bates did not leave
town for several hours thereafter.
This office acknowledges a friendly
call. Nehawka News.
Idctcd MARcnj oiimnuioro
GEORGE TAMS PROPERTY
From .Saturday's Daily. .
Peter Madsen, one oi the leading
residents in the south part of the city,
has just closed the deal whereby he
becomes the owner cf the property of
George Tarns, just south of the A. G.
Bach residence on Lincoln avenue,
and has moved into the nice, new, cozy
home. This is a very nice piece of
property and will make Mr. and Mrs.
Madsen a very comfortable home.
MR. AND MRS. MARK
ILES ENTERTAIN THE
SOCIAL WORKERS
KYotn Saturday's OaTly.
The pretty country home of Mr. and
Mrs. Mark lies was the scene of one
of the largest social events of the sca
sQii, in this section, on Wednesday
afternoon, when Mrs. lies entertained
the Social Workers' club. The room
were handsomely decorated and made
very attractive With a generous u-e of
crimson Rambler loses and ferns. The
afternoon was spent plying the busy
needle on the "Club Quilt," which is
to be raffled off at the social at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Muir.m
cn next Saturday evening, June 2('th.
A delicious two-course luncheon, such
as the hostess knows best how to pre
pare, followed the business session.
Mrs. lies was assisted in serving by
her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Murray, and
Misses Clara Mumm and Grace Nest
ing. Forr new members were initiat
ed into the mysteries of this flourish
ing order. At a late hour in the aft
ernoon the guests departed for the
homes, declaring .Mrs. lies to he a
charming entertainer and feeling that
they were very much indebted to her
for the splendid afternoon's entertain
ment afforded them. The next mce-t-
ing will be held at the home of Mrs
Will Oliver, jr., on July 2!st.
Those in attendance at 1 his inerting
were: Mesdarr.es G. W. Pugsley and
Master George W., jr.. of Omaha,
Fred No! ting, W. A. Taylor, Pete:
.uumni. .iosep:i &uns, w. l . iiutcne-
son. Will Oliver, jr., James Mrask
William Giimour. F. W. Hui!. C.
Mockenhaupt, C. A. Harvey, Charles
Manners, S. Y. Smi:h, Albert Murray,
Misses Clara M".rr.m, Nettie Smitl
Blanche r.nd Olive Homing. Beulah
Sans. Grace, Ellen and Elizabeth
Nolting, Frances Bolin and the hos
less, Mrs.-lies.
RUNS KAIL THROUGH filS
FOOT WHILE AT WSfiK
from Friday's Da ill.
Yesterday afternoon Jamse Koree,
who is employed in the freight car re
pair department cf the Burlington at
the shops in this city, met with an ac
cident that proved rather painful and
will place him on the retired list for
a few clays. It seems that James was
engaged in helping put down a floor
in a freight car, and having finished
the job had jumped out of the car,
ar.d us he alighted on the ground his
foot came in contact with a large nail
projecting front a board lying near
the side of the car and the nail enter
ed the light foot making a wound
through the foot and coming through
the skin on the upper part of the foot.
The injured man was taken at once
to the oflice of a physician and the
injured member dressed and James
placed in as comfortable a condition
as possible.
PROMINENT YOUNG NEHAWK-
UH MARRIED IN PAWNEE CITY
From Saturday's Dally
Last Saturday morning Heibert P.
Opp quietly left town and later it was
announced that he was united in mar
riage to Miss Mattie M. Reed of
Pawnee City. The wedding was
solemnized at 2 o'clock the same aft
ernoon. Kev. uordon. pastor ot tne
United Presbyterian church of that
city, performing the" ceremony. The
bride was attended by a close lady
friend, but the groom had jio escort
Io relatives or friends ot tne con
tracting parties were present.
The bride is an accomplished young
lady and a graduate nurse, and is
quite well known here, having prac
ticed her profession at one time in
Nehawka. The groom was born and
raised here and his sterling qualities
are so wen Known mat commrai is
unnecessary.
The happy couple returned to this
place Sunday and will make it their
future home; the groom will be con
nected with his father in the meat
market business. They have a host
of friends who wish them a happy
and prosperous life. Nehawka News.
GILBERT DESERTER
HiS FAMILY HERE SEY-
T .
AGO
1 UUEi
Saturday evening a telephone mes
sage was received by-Chief of Police
Barclay from Leigh, Nebraska, an
nouncing that a man bearing the name
ef J. II. Gilbert had been picked up
there apparently in a demented condi
tion and was being held there at the
jail. The rr.na had stated that he re
sided at Plattsmouth and for this rea
son the inquiries were directed here
to try and find out what e'ould be
learned of the man ami his connec
tions in this city. It seem. from
documents found on him that he is a
wandering missionary and has not for
a number of years lived with his fam
ily, who reside here, and has led a
wandering and irrational career,
traveling over this part ef the west.
The authorities at Leigh will take
steps to have the man placed in the
ftate hospital for safe keeping and
where he may receive . treatment for
his affliction. Mr. Gilbert has ap
parently been of a very wandering
disposition for a number of years.
EO DOfiAT THE PROPER m
TO SUCCEED FRED PATTERSON
From. Saturday's Dallv.
Since the resignation of City En
gineer Fred Patterson on Monday
there has been quite a discussion ovov
who was to be his successor, and this
har- naturally created a great deal of
interest. At the last election Kdwartl
Donat Was the second highest man in
the race, having received 3 voles for
the position, and to save grief and
worry, is willing to take up tha duties
of the position, and with his great
."bility at measurr;g will irtil.j a
valuable man in the engineer's office.
'Peerless Ed" has had twenty-five
years' experience in going over the
street up High School 1 1 111 and is able
to teU distances and the different
rough spots in the street, and being a
ycung man, will make a hot wire cn
the job.
SOCi.'L OAKGE AT TURNER
HALL SATURDAY, JOKE 28
?ritin S?tiiriinv' lan
The German Turn-Yerein society
will give a social dance at the German
Home onliext Saturday evening, June
2nh. This will be made one of the
most delightful events of the dancing
reason and all arrangements will be
made to see that everyone has a jolly
good time. The Plattsmouch or
chestra of five pieces, under the lead
ership of Tom Svobcda, will be on the
job to furnish the music for the event.
Those who enjoy a good social time
will make it a point to attend the
dance at the German Home, where
they are assured of a hearty wel
come and a good, clean dance. Do not
forget the date.
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launch stolen
FROM NEAR FLORENCE
From Saturday's Inlly.
Yesterday afternoon Chief of Police
Barclay received a telephone message
from Omaha asking him to be n the
lookout for a gasoline launch that was
stolen from near the Florence water
works yesterday, and it was thought
that the parties taking it had start
ed doyn the river. The launch is de
scribed as being some twenty-eight
feet in length, painted blue and white
unci with an eleven horse-power en
gine, and has the init:a!s "M. Y. U."
painted on it. The ferryman. John
Kichardson, was notified to keep a
lookout for the boat, but it has not
been sighted as yet. It is thought
that perhaps the parties taking the
boat had "cold feet" and abandoned
it somewhere along the river between
here and Omaha.
Greatly benefited by Chamberlain's
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"I have used Chamberlain's Lini
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prompt relief which Chamberlain's
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where. L. C. Russmisel, wife and daugh
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Mr. and Mrs. William Raivd, old
friends, and the visit was one thor
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EVERY WEEK
THE AGITATION OF
STREET IMPROVE
MENT PARAMOUNT
The residents along Pearl street
are now beginning to agitate the im
provement program in their locality
by having the street curbed ami gut
tered, as has been done along a num
ber of the other streets of the city.
There are a great many beautiful
homes located along this street from
Seventh street west, and here is where
the work of putting in the curb and
gutter is being agitated. This would
add greatly to the value of the prop
erty along the street and prove
money well invested if it can be car
ried out as has been suggested. The
south side- of the city is having a
great deal of improvemnets made in
the different properties and are now
getting ready to start in on having
their streets fixed up in proper shape,
as has been done on Third street and
on North and South Sixth street and
on Main street. Each new addition
made to the improvement of the
streets of the city proves of untold
value to the interests of the city and
the property owners.
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