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Neb State Historical Soc llattemou Journal VOL. XXXIV. PLATTSMOUTIL NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 191.V NO. 31. tb FORMER CASS COUNTY CITIZEN IS MURDERED Bcdy of F. C. Tro, Who Disappeared Two Weeks Ago, Unearlhed in a Wheat Field on His H n Farm. From 'Wednesday's Dull). A tragedy which followed the mysterious disappearance of F. C. Tro, a former Cass county man, is reported from Kingfisher. Oklahoma, where Mr. Tro has made his hnrre for some years past on a farm a few miles out of Kingfisher. Two weeks ago Mr. Tro disappearred from his home, and after several days absence searching: parties were organized to look for him and finally, on Sunday last, the body was found buried in a .shallow grave in the wheat stubble on the Tro farm by searchers who had been out looking for a trace of the missing man, and who, coming up throug'i the field in the rear of a barn, we-e startled to fee what seemed like the elbow of a human arm protruding from a pile of dirt, and on further investigation dis covered that it was the body of Mr. Tro and who had evidently been dead for several days. As soon as the discovery was made the authorities were notified of the find and the tenant on the farm, to gether with his wife, were placed un der arrest, but before the man could be hcked up safely in jail at King fisher he made his escape and so far as has been learned is still at liberty, but the woman has been lodged in jail to await the action of the authorities in the matter. The deceased farmer was the father of Mrs. August Ossenkop of Louis-1 ville, near where the Tro family re-! sided for a number of years, and the daughter was rectified lit once of the terrible fate of her fatter, and left for Oklahoma to be present at the funeral. j The facts in the case, as far as learned, would seem to .ndicate that Mr. Tro had been shot, and the gen eral opinion is that robbery was the motive of the outrage. The feeling is very high in and near Kingfisher against the renter on the Tro farm and his wife, and every effort is be ing made to apprehend the escaped man. This news will be very much regret ted here in Cass county, where Mr. Tro was for a number of years a resi dent, and it is to be hoped that his murderers will be apprehended and punished for the outrage in taking the life of this worthy citi.en. THE PLATTE RIVER BRIDGE ROAD SOME WHAT IMPROVED From Wednesday's Dally. The road leading to the wagon and auto bridge over the Flatte river has been placed in much better shape now and the bridge company has had as much work done on "he road as was possible with the short space of time to put the road in good shape for the Ak-Sar-Ben travel into Omaha, and it is now in very good shape. The com pany has had several loads of dirt hauled down from the hills and dump ed into the holes and ruts along the road in order too vercome the obstacles that har. matie travel so dif ficult over the road, and they have succeeded nicely in this- and now the road is in better condition than it has been for several months. The general condition along the Plate bottom has made a g-eat deal of trouble in get ting the roadway in shape, as in wet weather the surface water from the hills and along a part of the railroad right of way washes down and de stroys the work of the county and bridge company and makes it neces sary to have it all dore over, hut as the season is getting late it will prob ably be possible to keep it in shape until the winter season comes on. Travel has been very good s:nce the road has been fixed up and the rest of the week will probably be n record breaker in travel from the southern part of the state into Omaha. Everyone reads the want ads. THE COUNTY COMMISSION ERS IN REGULAR SESSION From Tuesday's Dally. The board of county commissioners met this morning at the court house and took up the task of wrestling with the business of the county and to audit the different amounts that are submit ted to them for payment. The road work occupies a large share of the ex penditures of the county and under the new road dragging law there are always a large number of claims of this kind submitted. A petition was also filed with the board by R. D. Stine and J. S. Pitman, containing the names of some twenty-four freehold ers, asking for the opening of a road through township 22, section 10, range 13, which was taken under advisement by the board. SERMON OF REV. D, A. YOUTSEY AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH From Tuesday's Daily. Rev. D. A. Youtsey and wife, who for seven years in the past were resi dents of Plattsmouth, and who are lo cated at Chester, this state, where they have been for five years with the church at that place, have been visit ing with their son, E. E. Youtsey, who is living in Omaha, and also attending the Rev. "Billy" Sunday meetings at that place, visited over Sunday with friends here and departed Monday morning for Omaha, where they will visit for a few days before returning to their home. While here Rev. Youtsey occupied the pulpit at the Christian church, both morning and evening. The morning discourse was on the subject, "The Master Mind." which was reversed to read "The Mind of the Master," and was an able dis ertation on the matter of having the mind of the Master and of following those things which Christ in his life here taught, both by precept and ex ample. The sermon was filled with pithy points, and was well received by the large number present. In the eve ning the theme was "The Rescuing of a God," and was, if any odds, an abler sermon than the one of the morning. In this discourse Rev. Youtsey showed that we are all Gods, and that while we often wander far from the fold, that the gate stands ajar, and the latch string is always hanging on the outer side awaiting for us to pull. Speaking of the Christian, he said that he did not believe in the Christian who joined the church and was of that dis position that he would keep himself from contact with the outer world, for I believe that God never meant for one of his professed followers to be any thing else than a real follower, and the real followers would not draw them selves aloof from the very persons which they should help. The man who is willing to go wherever duty calls for the rescuing of his fellows, and even into lowest gutter to assist the fallen to a better life, was the one which was doing the commands of the Master, rather than the one who was so Puritinal that he could not come in contact with his offending brother. There was a feeling with some that they would like to have had Rev. Youtsey and his good wife return to this charge, but he is doing an excel lent work where he is, having min istered to that church for the past five years and meeting with an aboundant success. THE EMPRESS VAUDEVILLE OVER AT CLARINOA, LOWA From Tuesday's Dally. How the Empress vaudeville appeals to the theater-going public of other cities is shown by the following tele gram which was received by the Jour nal this afternoon from the manager of the theater at Clarinda, Iowa, and in speaking of the company that ap pears here Friday evening, he has the highest word of praise for their work at Clarinda. The telegram is as fol lows: Clarinda, la., Oct. 5, 11:15 a. m. The JoHrnal, Plattsmouth: The Empress vaudeville gave one of the finest entertainments ever here, i George Landers. THE KROEHLER-CHEN-EY WEDDING AT HAVE LOCK LAST WEEK Miss Edna Kroehler and Mr. Charles Chaney United in Marriage Last Wednesray. From Tuesday's Dai I v. The Journal a few days ago print ed a notice of the wedding of Mr. Charles Chaney and Miss Edna Kroeh ler of Havelock, and the following ac count of the wedding, appearing in the Havelock Times, gives a more com plete description of the happy event that will be of great interest to the many relatives and friends of the bride and the Kroehler family in this city and county: Miss Edna F. Kroehler and Mr. Charles F. Chaney were united in mar riage in St. Patrick's Catholic church at 9:15 Wednesday mornii:g. Rev. Father O'Connor performing the cere mony. Miss Helen Dore attended the !.-ide and Mr. Dan Chaney. brother of the groom, accompanied the groom. The flower girls were Katht rin- and Helen Lippert. Prof. Easterday of Lincoln presided at the organ and preceding the service Mrs. Marie Chaney-Hulbert sang "O, Promise Me." The bride wore a beautiful gown of white crepe de chene with opakveent trimmings and veil and carried a bou quet of bride's roses. The brides maid was attired in a gown of pink satin with white marc-uesette over drape and carried bouquet of pink roses. The little flower girls, or.e carrying a large white lily and the other a pink rose, preceded the wed ding party to the altar, while th o- -gan pealed forth the strains of Loh engrin's Wedding March. A wedding breakfast at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Fred Kroehler, 217 South 12th street, followed the ceremony and imemdia-e-ly afterwards the bride and groori left in their automobile for Piainviev., Neb., where they will spend some tin.-? with relatives of the bride, and after November 1st will be at home to friends at their new home at the cor ner of Touzalin avenue and L street. The out-of-town guests were: Dan Chaney of Falls City, Mrs. Weidman of Plattsmouth, Fred Weidman of Plainview and Mrs. Nelson Jean of Plattsmouth. Mrs. Chaney is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kroehler and is one of Havelock's most beautiful and ac complished young ladies with a large circle of friends, both here and in Lin coln. For some years she has held the responsible position of bookkeeper and stenographer for the Lincoln Trans fer Co. Mr. Chaney is the oldest son of Mrs. N. F. Chaney and is an able assistant to his mother in her mercantile busi ness. He is a fine young man and very popular with his associates. RALLY DAY SUNDAY AT THE PRESBY TERIAN CHURCH Frnm Tuesday's Dally. Sunday was Rally day at the Pres byterian church and through the spe cial efforts of the committee in charge a splendid attendance of the members was registered at the morning wor ship hour and the occasion made one that filled the members, as well as the pastor, with the great good that they might all derive in attendance at church more regularly, and it is safe to predict that as a result of the spec ial effort made the attendance will show a marked increase each Sunday. A special letters, as well as personal reminders had been given out and the result was a most pleasing success in every way for the church. Rev. H. G. McClusky had a special sermon which took up the matter of church attending and church mem bership, and was an address filled with many forcable facts that were ap preciated to the fullest by every mem ber of the congregation. Preceding the regular service at the church James Robertson was ordained as an elder b.y the session of the church. Sales bills done quickly at the Journal. SUDDEN DEATH OF JOE MULLEN QF ELMWODD His Lifeless Body Found in Bed at the Capital Hotel in Lincoln. Where He Was Stopping. This morning at the Capital hotel in Lincoln Joseph Mullin, one of the old residents of the western part of Cass county, was found dead in bed in his room. The discovery was made when an attempt was made to arouse Mr. Mullin, and he failing to respond, an investigation revealed that he had passed away some time during the night, and without making an alarm in any way. He was for a number of years one of the best known men in the vicinity of Elmwood. and during his long resi dence in the county had been prom inently identified with the democratic party, and several times had been a candidate for different county offices on this ticket. Mr. Mullin had not been in the best of health for some months, and has been taking medical treatment, but been taking medican treatment, but his health continued to grow worse until death came last evening to his relief. He was a member of the soldiers' relief committee of this coun ty and a man who was an immense favorite with all with whom he came in contact, and it is with the greatest of regret that they learn of his death. He was the father of Mrs. John Gerry Staik of Elmwood. A RESTRAINING ORD ER ISSUED IN THE AT TACHMENT CASE A suit was filed yesterday in the distiict court entitled George E. Dovey, administrator of the estate of E. G. Dovey, deceased; E. G. Dovey & Son, a partnership, and George E. Dovey vs. Frank E. Schlater, special administrator of the estate of Jane A. Dovey, deceased; Horatic N. Dovey and Oliver C. Dovey, and C. D. Quin ton. sheriff of Cass county. The case is ne where the plaintiff resists an execution made on the firm of E. G. Dovey & Son to cover a judgment of the county court for the sum of 54, 000 held to be the share of the Jane A. Dovey estate in the firm of E. G. Dovey & Son, and also asks that II. N. Dovey and O. C. Dovey be made parties to the judgment. A restrain ing order in the case has been issued by District Judge James T, Begley to stop the levying of the execution on the stock of goods of the firm of E. G. Dovey & Son. The hearing on the re straining order will be had in the dis trict court on Tuesday, October 19th. THE RETIRING SALE AT FANGER'S DEPART MENT STORE BOOMING The past week has been a busy one at the Fanger Department Store, and many hundreds of people are visiting the store daily to take advantage of the many bargains that are being of fered during this sale. Of course it is impossible for two busy weeks to make much of a hole in this immense stock of goods, and in consequence thereof there are many bargains left for the busy shopper, the farmer or the otherwise busy man or woman who have been unable to find time to come in. This is without a doubt the great est opportunity that you will have to fit out your entire family in fall and winter wear. Remember that every article in this great stock bears the Retiring Sale Price Tag, and is going at wonderfully reduced prices. The Clothing, Dry Goods, Shoes, Millinery and Furnishings are all included and you will really be surprised at the prices they are going for. The next few days will be the best and biggest days, so it will pay you to call as early as possible. Everyone reads the want ads. EDWARD W. DONAT, SON OF HENRY DONAT, HAS LEG TAKEN OFF From Weoesday s Daily. This morning at 12:15 in the rail road yards at St. Joseph, Missouri, Edward W. Donat. a brakeman in the employ of the Burlington, was caught beneath the wheels of a west-bound freight, and as a result of the accident the unfortunate young man suffered the loss of his right leg. which was severed just below the knee. Eddie, as he is better known here in his old home, has not been in the railroad business but a short time and was for a few weeks engaged in extra work out of Lincoln, and on Nos. 93 and 94 out of this city, but a few days ago was sent to the St. Joseph division and was going out this morning as a sub stitute for Earl Barclay on train No. 73, when the unfortunate accident oc curred that resulted in the injury to the young man. As far as could be learned of the accident. Ed had been sent by the con ductor to the depot for train orders, and as he was returning to his train an extra stock train was coming along through the yards and the young man in some manner fell, and in an instant the wheels of a car passed over his right leg. severing it just below the knee. As soon as the accident occur red the young man was hurried to the Eastworth hospital, where the injured member was dressed and a message sent to his mother, Mrs. Henry Donat, in Omaha, who was completely over come by the news, and Frank, a younger brother of the injured man, telephone to this city to his uncle. Ed ward Donat, who, together with Frank Donat and Charles Donat, an uncle of the young man, left for St. Joseph this morning in an auto to reach the bedside of Eddie as soon as possible. Henry Donat. father of Eddie, is in Louisiana at present traveling, and will not be able to reach St. Joseph at once. The injured young man was just past 21 years of age and his misfor tune comes as a most terrible blow to one just entering into manhood, and in his affliction he will have the sym pathy of his many friends in this city, where he spent his childhood days. AUXILIARY OF PRES BYTERIAN CHURCH EN TERTAINED TUESDAY Frnm Wednesday's Dally. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pres byterian church held a most delightful meeting yesterday afternoon and were entertained in a very charming man ner by Mesdames John F. Gorder and C. D. Quinton, at the pretty home of Mrs. Gorder. The attendance was very good, many taking advantage of the beautiful autumn day. At the usual time the ladies held a very in teresting business session, at which time various business matters were transacted and plans made for the market which they will hold next Sat urday at the Warga & Schuldice store. The soliciting committee for the rummage sale, which the ladies will hold in November, were also ap pointed at this time and further plans made for the rummage sale. After the business session the ladies spent a few very pleasant moments in a most enjoyable social time, and stitching on dainty fancy work. During the course of the afternoon's entertainment Mrs. Nannie Sherman of Lincoln, who is visiting friends in this city, gave some very pretty vocal selections, and Mrs. Gorder some very pleasing piano se lections. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostesses at a con venient time. When the hour for de parture drew near, the ladies extend ed their warmest thanks to the hos tesses for their hospitality, and went home, declaring this meeting to be one of the best they have held for some time. For Sale. Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerels, fine, big ones, at $1.00 each. Come early and get choice. Residence three blocks west of M. P. tracks on Cedar Creek road. Bring box. V. M. Mullis, Plattsmouth, Neb. 10-7-ltw Everyone reads the want ads. CASS COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION AT LOUISVILLE From 'Wednesday's DaJl. One of the special features of the Cass County Sunday School associa tion convention, which will be held at Louisville October 25th and 2i"ih, will be the illustrated lectures on Japan, given by Miss Margaret Ellen Brown, general secretary of the r.tate associa tion, who has been on missionary woik in the far east for some ye:vs, and will be assisted in this work by W. II. Kimbeily. business manager of the Nebraska State Sunday School as sociation. The convention will brir.fc together workers from all sections of the county and the cause of advancing the Christian work in the church and Sunday school will be thot :)u;;riiy dis cussed. THE "DRESS-UP" CAM PAIGN HAS BEEN IN AUGURATED HERE From Tuesday"? pally. A "Dress-Up" campaign is being agitated here that w ill do a great deal toward making the appearance of the citizens of our community more at tractive and up-to-date, and where the experiment has been tried out it has been received with great favor by a large majority of the people. When a stranger arriving in a place meets a community of well dressed people he naturally feels that it is a place that would be a mighty good point to do business in or to make a home and then there is the sense of neatness and a spirit of confidence that comes to a well dressed man or woman which a person not dressed suitably does not feel, and it goes far toward making a success in life to carry the proper ap pearance in meeting strangers with whom you may come in contact. The opportunity is here for the men and women of Plattsmouth to get in the line-up of the "dress-up" crowd and make the proper appearance for the city and its interests. The condi tion of the community is growing bet ter all the time and it is a very easy matter for a man at least to get dressed up at a very small cost and present a neat trppearance, and it is well worth while to get out of the rut and join in the campaign for a better appearance in attire on the part of the men and women of Plattsmouth in the future. It will be a good thing all the way through and will make but little outlay for the individual. FAREWELL PARTY GIVEN IN HONOR OF CYRIL KALINA From Wednesday's Dally. Last evening a very pleasant fare well party was given at Coates' hall in honor of Cyril Kalina, by the mem bers of the Cosmopolitan club, of which he is a member, and a most de lightful evening was enjoyed in dan cing and a general pleasant social time, although filled with regret that their friend was soon to leave them. Refreshments were served during the evening in a very charming manner by Misses Florence Buttery and Alice Lister. The music for the evening was furnished by Miss Honor Seybert and Anton Bajeck on the piano and drums. Mr. Kalina is one of our popular young men, and leaves this afternoon for David City, Neb., where he has an interest in a roller skating rink in that city, and takes with him in his new location the best wishes of a large circle of friends. ALBERT FICKLER AND SON ARE HERE FROM STANTON From Wednesday's Dally. Albert Fickler. the Stanton county stock man, and his son, came down last evening from Omaha, where they were looking after several cars of cat tle they had on the market yesterday, and taking the opportunity they came down to visit here in the old home for a few hours. Mr. Fickler has had a very successful season this year and is accordingly feeling well pleased. His many friends here were well pleased to se him, if even for a short time. R. M. SHLAES RE TIRES FROM THE AMUSEMENT CO. A Deal Consummated hy Which J. C. I'eterwn &. Son Become Owners of Mid-Went Amusement Co. Yesterday afternoon a deal was con summated whereby J. C. Petersen of this city purchased the stock of R. M. Shlaes in the Mid-West Amusement company, and together with his son, J. C. Petersen, jr., has the controlling interest in this amusement enterprise, which includes the ownership of the Gem and Grand theaters and the Air Dome in this city. Mr. Petersen will take the place of Mr. Shlaes as president and treasurer of the company, while Mr. Charles Petersen will continue as vice presi dent and secretary, as well as manag er of the enterprises. The change in management will not affect the qual ity of the pictures, which will continue to be of the same high standard as in the past, with Mutual and Universal programs of the very best attractions that can possibly be secured for the patrons of these theaters. Under the new management the price will be 5 and 10 cents, with the exception of extraordinary features, and after next Sunday the price to the Sunday evening shows will be put back to the 5 and 10-cent rate, as was formerly the scale of prices. Mr. Shlaes will continue to be the manager of the Parmele for the com ing season at least, and extends to the new owners of the movie theaters his best wishes for their future success and prosperity, and the change will give him more of an opportunity of looking after his interest. in one vt the leading movie houses in Omaha. The work of making the proposed changes in the Gem, and which will lead to the enlargement of the build ing, will be started as soon as the owner arrives here to look over the changes, and when this additional room is provided two machines will be installed at the Gem to allow of a continuous show being run without any wait for changes, as is necessary now. THE FUNERAL OF MRS. DOSE AND MRS. M'CUL LOCH YESTERDAY Yesterday afternoon was a very sad occasion for the members of the con gregation of the St. Paul's Evangelical church, as two of the ladies who had been members of the church and identified with the church work were laid to their last long rest, and the funeral services of both were held from the St. Paul's church, that f Mrs. Ixuis Dose being held at 1 o'clock and Mrs. James McCulloch at 3:30. as soon as the first funeral had returned from the Oak Hill cemetery. Both of the services were largely at tended by the old friends ai.d neigh bors of the departed ladies, who gathered to pay their last tributes of love and respect to the loved one gone from them until they might be privileged to join them in another world where parting was no more. Rev. J. M. Steger. pastor of the church, preached both sermons and was assisted in the beautiful burial service by Rev. L. Frank of Ponca, Neb. The floral tributes were very beautiful and very profuse, and in their beauty expressed the deep sor row and grief felt by the community over the death of these two estimable ladies. Veteran Painter Here. From Wdndaya Dally. John N. Swartz, the veteran painter from Nehawka, was in the city today for a few hours en route to Omaha, where he will meet Gus Hollenberg of Murray. Mr. Hollenberg will treat the walls and ceilings of his nine room residence to three coats of Vel umnia paint. Mr. Swartz finished the exterior painting of the house last Monday. Come to The Journal for fine sta tionery. ,.i.,ra.