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PAGE 2. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL. THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1915. FOURTH DANGER OUS IN USE OF FIRECRACKERS State Fire Commissioner Sends Out His Annual Appeal on the Fireworks Proposition. From Wednesday's Daily. Each year, despite the warnings of fire commissioners and other officials, the celebration of the Fourth of July by the use of explosives and the shoot ing of cannons and large dynamite crackers has caused a great number of injured and killed and the number who each year suffer from this prac tice seems almost incredable to be lieve. There certainly should be some steps taken to prevent any more of this unnecessary damage being done to lives and property: In the past ten years a total of H1,S0S people, the equivalent of near ly forty regiments, were killed or in jured in the celebration of the Fourth of July. This startling and appalling fact, complied by the Journal of the American Medical association, should be given serious thought by the American people. The Fourth of July is undoubtedly our greatest national holiday. The commemoration of our independence as a nation, the declara tion of our freedom and liberty to the world, the severing forever of the yolk of allegiance to any foreign power, is indeed worthy of a most solemn and impressing celebration. But this commemoration, this celebra tion does not necessarily mean that we must vent our enthusiasm and our patriotism in cannon-like noise, ex plosives and bursts of colored fire. This seemed to be the old-fashioned idea of celebrating the Fourth. Indeed we think this method of celebrating the Fourth was a remnant of the revolutionary war itself. So soon after the war in which we vanquished the enemy with shot and shell our people and our country were still hearing the roaring of cannon in their ears, and as indeed nothing could so well recall their mighty vic tory over their powerful enemy as the sound of the very guns that drove the hated enemy from their shores, we can well understand why and how noise and fire, the louder and bright er the 'more' "effective, was u.ed to commemorate their Independence day. But now as none of the partic ipants of that great victory are alive to recall the magnificent fight against fearful odds, as the sound of cannon and explosives would bring no fami liar recollection, then would it not be better to celebrate the day with sug gestions of peace rather than with the horrors of war? Celebrations rich with patriotic sentiment can be planned and participated in by old and young without the burning of powder in various forms. Let us join the humanitarian func tion with that of the economic in pre venting loss of life and loss of prop erty by fire. Nebraska for the past couple of years has been very fortunate in that no serious loss of life and property has been caused by fireworks. We trust the compaign of the Fire Com mission Department for a safe and Kane Fourth is bearing fruit. The Model Fourth sentiment should be actively advocated by women's clubs, city officials, civic organizations, Commercial clubs, etc. The move ment could be given unqualified in dorsement by published resolutions. Especially prepared programs for celebrations, eliminating the deadly and nerve-racking features could be furnished different communities. Pub lie patriotic speaking on our great war of the revolution, historical pageants, picnic dinners, golf, tennis, base ball, etc., are available and sen sible ways of celebrating the Fourth. Merchants should not sell ex plosives. Their little profit is nom inal and they could well forget it. There is really no lack of adequate and legal measures under which town and city authorities can enforce sane Fourth celebrations. Many of our larger eastern cities prohibited by law the sale or use of fireworks We would suggest that the different cities and villages of Nebraska pass ordinances prohibiting the sale or use of fireworks. The Fire Commission Department urges you to render your personal as sistance to make July 4th, 1915, clean and free from all fatalities and de structive fires; each citizen of the state should feel his personal re sponsibility in this matter and should do his share to eliminate any loss of life or property. Come to Plattsmouth Saturday aft ernoon and attend the free Band Con cert and Unicycle act. Free auction of all farm produce brought in. Con cert starts at 1:30. COMMISSIONERS IN SES SION YESTERDAY AND TODAY From Wetlnesaar Daily. The board of county commissioners have been busy for the past two days in looking after the business of the county at their session, and also in looking over a number of pieces of property which the owners protested to the board at the equalization of the county tax assessment, and will pre pare to take up the different claims that were preserted to the board last week as a board of equalization. In addition to this a large number of claims have been presented and pass ed on, as well as other matters that demanded the immediate attention of the board as matters of routine busi ness. THE MISSOURI RIVER BOTTOM IS NOW OVERFLOWED From Wednesday's raPv. The land east of the Burlington right-of-way near the depot, which had so far this year escaped the usual high water overflow, yesterday was covered to a considerable extent by the flood water from the Platte river, which made it way onto the land ihrough the government riffe range north of the city, and came on down south, covering a considerable extent of the ground that had been planted to corn by the parties farming the land. The Missouri river, which was quite high, threatened for a time to break over the banks just east of the resilience of Tom Stokes, but strenu ous work on the part of Mr. Stokes and Will Hartwick saved the land from being completely submerged. and may result in saving a part of the corn crop planted, as the water from the Platte has covered the lowlands in the west part of the farm and this may subside in time to allow replant ing. If steps were taken to throw up a dike along the Platte above the wa ter works ar.d adjoining the rifle range it might be possible to stop loss from the floods. MISS EDNA MORRISON ENTERTAINS IN HON OR OF SISTER-IN-LAW From Wednesday's PaUy. Yesterday afternoon Miss Edna Moirison entertained a number of her firends at a delightful kensington in honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs. George Morrison, of Topeka. Kansas, who is makirg an extended visit in this city. The young ladies spent the greater portion of the afternoon ply ing the busy needle, while sociability reigned supreme. Various other amusements calculated to make the occasion a most enjoyable one, were also indulged in and a number of snapshots of the merry company were taken. Duricg the course of the aft ernoon's entertainment tempting re freshments were served. On their de parture the guests expressed their warmest thar. ks to the hostess for her kind hospitality and the jolly good time afforded them. Those invited were: Misses Alice and Hazel Tuey, Esther and Mattie Larson, Jennie Batton, Martha Bar ker, Mary Wetenkamp, Golda NcMe, Elizabeth Kerr, Ola Kaffenberger, Mesdames W. A. Stempel of Lincoln, Jennings Seivers and Ed Roman. IF YOU HAVE ANY THING TO SELL BRING IT IN SATURDAY From Wednesday's rally. In connection with the free public entertainment to be held here on Sat urday afternoon next, there will be held a free public auction, at which anything from an automobile to a bushel of ccrn that may be brought in by the farmers will he sold at auc tion by Col. W. R.- Young, the auc tioneer, and those who have anything they woald like to have disposed of should come in and bring their goods with them and they will be put on the block and sold. The hand concert and free act will be given to please the people and the auction should prove a good feature of;, the afternoon's pro gram of events if there is anyone who desires to have their products offered for sale in this manner. For dyspepsia, our national ailment, use Burdock Blood Bitters. Recom mended for strengthening digestion. purifying the blood. At ll drug stores. $1.00 a bottle. MISS HILDA BARWICK AND P. W. GOFFMAN UNITED IN MARRIAGE From Wednesday's l"aily. Last evening at 8 o clock, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Barwick, in tho vouth part of the city, occurred the marring j of Mr. Perry W. Coffman and Miss Hilda Barwick. The wedding was a very quiet one, only the members of the family being present to witness the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Mr. Reynolds of the United Brethren church, and the service was one most impressive and solemn, as these two young people were united in the bonds of holy wedlock. Both of the newly wedded people have been reared in this city anil are well and favorably known to a large circle of friends, who will learn with much pleasure of their intention to take up life's journey together. The bride is a member of the teaching force of the city school and is a young lady highly esteemed and held in the greatest of affection by those who know her best. The groom is a young man held in high esteem by a large number of friends. They expect to continue to make their home in this city, which will be most pleasing news to their many friends. RELAYING WALK ON WiNTER STEEN HiLL NOW IN PROGRESS From Wednesday's Prill v. The work of re-laying the walk on Wintersteen Hill, which was ordered some time ago by the city council, is progressing nicely and the walk is be ing placed along a line that will do away with the necessity of having it curved around the approach to the hill, and it will be relaid in a manner that will prove much more satisfac tory to the residents of that section of the city. The lots at the foot of the hill have been grade! down and the walks, run along on a part of the lot, as the property was turned over to the city by Judge Newell, the own er, in order to assist in the work of having the walk straightened out and placed in proper shape. The work will be found to be a great improve ment. HESSIAN FLY IS VERY AC TIVE IN MANY LOCALITIES Frm VdneslaVs Dallr. The reports from throughout the county indicate that a great deal of damage is being inflicted on the wheat by the Hessian fly, which is very active, and from a great many lo calities come reports of what loss they are causing to the growing crops. The pest has not been active in this coun ty for the past few years, but appears to have invaded this state from Kan sas, where they done a great deal of damage to the wheat. Just hov serious the damage has been to the wheat probably will not be uncovered until harvest time, when thee icp is gafhercd. The wheat in the southctvi part of the county appears to have suffered a great deal more from this pet than other localities, although the fly has been found in other parts of the county in quite large numbers. vv4 :-..- UNCLAIMED LETTER LIST. From Wednesday's Dally. Following is the list of letters re maining uncalled for at the postofT.co at Plattsmouth on Mjndny, June 21. If not called for by Jul .", 1915, they will be sent to the dea l letter oiiicc: Mr. Ward Barr. Mr. George Burton. Mr. Morris Lloyd. C. II. Kearney. Mr. Hamilton Marks. Mr. Floyd Urvin. Rev. A. Jacobs (postcard) D. C. MORGAN, Postmaster. . V PICNIC NEEDS. When preparing for a picnic or outing, remember that the J Journal office is the headquar i ters for picnic sets, paper $ plates, picnic cups, tablecloths f and lunch cloths. We have the J individual paper tablecloths J 63x84 inches, as well as the in- ! dividual lunch cloths. Come in I- and see them. Picnic sets at J 10 cent3; paper plate, 5 cents a dozen, and cups, 8 in a packaee. 10 cents a package. i:n ii ii ii 1 1 ii. ------- 9 THERE WILL BE A GREAT PIC TURE AT m DOME TONIGHT This evening, in addition to the ' splendid attraction of "The Absentee," i there will be given a special two-reel ! feature showing the construction of the Ford cars at the factory in . De troit. This picture shows exclusive Ford factory scenes and will be a splendid feature in addition to the regular program and all will be shown for 5 and 10 cents. This is one of the best films of its kind and will alone be well worth seeing, as it gives an in sight into the making of these popular cars r.nd will be a rare treat to those who have never seen anything of this kind. BY PRETTY m WED01N0 EVENING Charming Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wohlfarth United in Mar riage to Mr. Frank Downey. Last evening at 8 o'clock the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wohlfarth, on North Fourth street, was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when their daughter. Miss Clara, was united In marriage to Mr. Frank Downey of St. Joseph, Missouri, in the presence of a large number of relatives and inti mate friends of the young people who were entering on their wedded life. The marriage lines were read by Rev. A. F. Ploetz, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Scotland, S D., an uncle of the bride, and the beautiful ring service made most im pressive as the minister pronounced the words that joined for life these two more estimable young people. Preceding the wedding Mr. John Gor dcr sang "Oh, Promise Me," by De Koven. the accompaniment being play ed by Mrs. Govder. The Mendelssohn wedding march was played softly by- Mrs. W. C. Tippens as the brida party descended the stairs to the par lor, where the ceremony was perform ed. The bridesmaid. Miss Anna Wohlfarth, sister of the bride, with the best man, Mr. L. L. McCarthy I receded the bride, who descended the stairs with the groom. The costume cf the bride was a very charming one rf embroidered white silk voile with a long flowing bridal veil. Her bou quet was of Bride roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Wohlfarth, the bridesmaid, was gowned in a hand home diess of pale green voile am carried a large bouquet of pink rose buds. The parlor, where the wedding cere mony was held, was decorated very artistically with white daisies and gren foliage, making a very pretty picture for the happy occasion, while on the staircase the white daisies and greens were used most effectively to add to the beauty of the occasion The dining room, where a dainty four- course luncheon was served following the wedding cermony, was decorated with red Rambler roses and foliage in profusion. The luncheon was served by Misses Dorothy Gorder of Weeping Water, Catherine Gorder, Etna Wohl farth and Gertrude Seelimicr of Oma ha and Miss Louise Gorder. The guests were received at the door by Mr?. August Cloida, Miss Jesse Moore and Mrs. John Gorder, while the pres ents, which were numerous and very handsome, were in charge of Mis'? Margaret Wohlfarth. After the happy young people had been showered with congratulations of the culmination of their happiness, the bride was called upon to bestow her bouquet on some of the friends, and gave them a very pleasant surprise when she bestowed the beautiful flowers among her friends of the Priscilla club and gave each a chance to tempt fortune. The newly wedded couple drove via auto to Omaha, from where they go to Ames, Iowa, for a visit there for a short time with the relatives of Mr. Downing, and on their return will be at home to their friends at St. Jos eph, Missouri. The bride is one of Plattsmouth's most charming daughters and it is with the deepest regret that her fuends part with her, but with their best wishes for years of joy and hap piness, which she so well deserves. The groom is a splendid young man who has been in the train service of the Burlington out of this city for a number of years, and is a fine young man in every sense of the term and well deserving of the charming lady he has secured for a helpmate. Smoke the "Exquiseto" and "Eagle," the best 5c cigarB. Herman Spies, manufacturer. AVE H-W-Co. NEW TIES EVERY WEEK LADIES' AUTO CAPS 75o TO S1.50 BANK OF CASS G8UNTY GIVE FREE TICKETS TO RURAL PATRONS The Bank of Cass County will af ford their patrons and friends from out in the county a treat on Saturday next and will give away to all persons from out in the county free tickets to the Gem theater, which will allow them to enjoy a most delightful hour': entertainment without cost. The tick ets will be at the bank and anyone do siring them can have tickets for th whole family by calling for them. Th show will start at 1:30 Saturday aft ernoon and continue all afternoon an will furnish a most pleasing treat, a an excellent program will be secure for this special day. When in tow be sure and call at the bank and re ceive these free tickets and enjoy th treat the Bank of Cass County has t courteously extended to their friends THINK TKEY HAVE CHECK FORGERS AT TOLEDO, OHIO The bad check writers who were so lucky in their operations in this city some time ago, appear to have run up against a snag, as two men answering their description have been taken up at Toledo, Ohio, and are now there awaiting action by the authorities in the cities where they are desired as the men wanted in sev eral different places on the same charge as that preferred against them in Plattsmouth. The first intimation of their having been taken up was yesterday after noon when Sheriff Quinton received a card from the authorities at Toledo togelher with a description of the men and their photographs, which had been taken in the jail at Toledo. The photographs were shown to Messrs Adolph Geise and Philip Thierolf, as well as Ed Egenberger, who had been made victims of the operations of the men, and they were positive that the men were the same ones that had visited their places of business and succeeded in fretting by with the "phoney"' checks. One of the men made his operations at the Falter & Thierolf store and Geise's, while the other was working at Egenberger's, and together they secured quite neat little sum. They ore also want ed at Lincoln, and Sheriff Quinton will get in touch with the authorities at the capital city to learn what they desire to do in that city in regard to the men. The checks passed in Lincoln were all less than $10, while here they were all three over $20 in value. The men, if brought back, will probably be given a pretty stiff, shot if proven guilty, as the offense is one that will keep them locked up for some time at least. The latest jwngs published will be played by Holly's orchestra at Coates hall Saturday night.. Hear these Fox Trots: "On the 5:15," "I Want to Linger," "Log Cabin Rag," "I'm on My Way to Bublin Bay," "The Steeple Chasje," "Sam Fox Trot," "My Bird of Paradise,' "Shakespearian Love," 'My Little Dream Girl." CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. Tho Kind You Have Always BaiigM Bears the 3lotar of The Clever Styling which is found in our QUALITY CLOTHES has made them the style standard for the best dressers in the town. Why take chances with other brands these cost but little more. Best qualities $20 to $35. The unmatchable Styleplus $17. 5? SpOrt Wear a sport shirt they're new they're comfortable. Our juices 75c to $V y $2. Xew gjiort ties 50c to $1. fcVMJ C. E. Wescott's Sans Everybody's Store THE NEW OVERLAND GAR ViTH THE KNIGHT MOTOR On July 17 the Willys Overland Co. will announce their 84 model. This car will have a Knight motor and will bj the first car with this type motor to sell under $1,500.00, and will perhaps be the most startling announcement of any car in the automobile line. The Knight motor has been used for years in the highest priced European cars, and only the tremendous output of Willys Overland Co., which is sec ond only to one company in the world, enables them to put out a car with a Knight motor at less than $1,200.00. In the last month I have sold the following Overland cars: A. S. Cole, Model 80; John Bergman, jr., Model SO; Frank Bergman, Model 82; John Hirz, Model 83; John Burchler, Model 83. MRS. EMMA PEASE SUFFER ING FROM ATTACK OF GRIPPE Mrs. Emma Pease, who has been suffering from a very severe attack of the grippe for the past week is now showing much improvement and is able to be up and around, although still weak from the effects of the at tack of the malady. This will be most pleasing to her many firends, who have been greatly worried over her condition for the past few days. Any skin itching is a temper teaser. The more you scratch the worse it itches. Doan's Ointment is for piles, eczema any skin itching. 50c at all urug stores. Attention, Summer Tourist! If you're going two or three days we Pig-Skin bag, re-enforced locks; IT and 18 inches long, full leather lined: iood looking: made for hard knocks. Hk OU Price For a ten-day-trip, Coivhide suit case; 14 inches long; cloth lined; well trimmed; steel frame. Price. New fiber case 24x2ti-inch lengths, good for J- hard usage. Special travel time jrice tpleUU For those who are going to the Coast; see our Rite Hite wardrobe trunk; dark green fiber outBide; cloth lined; or dresses, and no wrinkles rive at your destination- for the other articles of wear. Price. . . Mat tins and Cane Cases and High-Grade Bags and Suit Cases not listed above Manhattan Skirts I- REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Farmers' State Bank to Bank of Commerce, lot 178, Louisville. Con sideration $ 1.00 Ira Bates to C. L. Bates, SW quarter SE quarter, 21-11-14; NW quarter NE quarter, 28-11-14. Con sideration 0,500.00 Emil Walters to Anna K. Walters, block 4, lots 1 to 3, block 3, Richie Place. Consideration 1.00 J. II. Tarns to S. P. Madsen, lots 6 and 7, block 8, O'Neill's addition to City. Consideration 1,100.00 Mathilde Peterson to George Maier, lots 14 and 15, Louisville. Consideration 1,000.00 W. E. Rosencrans to J. P. Falter, et al., lot 13, Por ter Place, City. Considera tion 1,500.00 Doan's Regulets are recommended by many who say they operate easily, without griping and without bad after effects. 25c at all drug stores. !?! .WVV?. .?.!! DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT. A social dance will be given by the Cosmopolitan Club at Coates' hall Saturday, June 2o Everybody cordially invited to attend. All the latest song hits will be played by Holly's or chestra. Letter files at the Journal office. for a short jaunt suggest our new Black corners, substantial brass our genuine $5. 00 room to hang 10 to 'l suits when you ar $25.1 Plenty of tills Stetson Hats