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.-J PLATTSMOUTn SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL. PAGE 2. .THURSO AY, DEC EM HER 9. 191. ANOTHER DRUNK FROM WEEPING WATER PAYS THE PENALTY From Tuesdays raliy. Yesterday in county court there was brought before the court a inost sorrowful and penitent gentleman, hailing from the vicinity of Weeping Water, who was brought in to answer to the charge of assault and battery on the person of his wife and on the second count of being in a state of in toxication. The nan became drunU Si.nday at his home a few miles of Weeping Water and by this became involved in a quarrel with his wife ; p.l l-ecoming enraged he struck her in the face with a revolver which lie had in his possession at the time and hrui.-ed Her up considerably and the matter being reported to Sheriff O.uinton he went out to the scene of action and brought the man in as well as the two little boys, t and 7 vc' .rs old who insisted on accompying the father to this city, and a warm bond of affection seemed to exist be iweeti the parent and the two bov The man was very much broken up o-it-r his getting in the hands of the law ar.d his story was told in the county court in a voice shaken with sob- and tearful promises in the fut uro to keep in the straight and nar row path and to him the rum demon as well as to keep tile peace and not indu'ire in any more rough stuff with his wife. The lady is considerably t.d'cr than her lord and master who is only a little over four and a half feet in heieht, it was only by a leap tl.a. he was able to strike her in the face. The iran promised Judge Uee son and County Attorney t'ole that he would send the boys to relatives at Stella, away from the hid irflutue and received a fine "f -f 1 1 and costs for his of feme. RED GROSS CHRIST MAS SEALS NOW ON SALE IN CITY The sale of the Red Cro.-i Christmas seals was first started in the state of Delaware in 1;7 and has since spread over the entire country, so that each year there is quite- a little fund raised which goes toward lighting the '"white plague" and its causes and tile effects of the lavages of the malady has been greatly checked. Tile facts about tuberculosis has been widely publish ed; helpful laws have be-'!i passed; hospitals. dispensaries, open ait schools have been established; suffer ing has been relieved and lives have been saved. The.-e Red Cross seals are on sale at the different stores of the city and the funds secured will go to the Na tional Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, and no one will realize a penny on the sale of these seals excepting the society which is battling the white plague. MRS. R. F. PATTERSON ENTER TAINS FOR SCHOOL FRIfKOS From Wednesday's Pally. This afternoon Mrs. R. F. Patterson entertained at a 1 o'clock luncheon at her beautiful home on North Sixth street a number of her former school friends at Brownell Hall in Omaha, who arrived in this city this morning at 10 o'clock and spent the day at the Patterson home, returning this after noon at 4 o'clock to their home in the metropolis. The occasion was one that was thoroughly enjoyed by every one and the ladies spent the time most delightfully in visiting and renewing the old school friendship. Mrs. Pat terson was entertained by the ladies in Omaha Saturday afternoon and they all enjoyed very much the visit to this city. Mrs. George II. Falter and Mrs. John W. Falter, sisters of Mrs. Patterson, assisted at the luncheon. Those present were: Mrs. Harry Montgomery and Mrs. Tyler O'Connor of Omaha, Mrs. J. W. Falter, Mrs. G. H. Falter and Miss Elizabeth Falter of this city. A nice box of Correspondence Cards will make a rery pretty Christmas present for your friends. Remember this is in the paper line, and the best nill be found at the Journal office. lo oee uurimprovea nausraouin : ;'t M J )Ai ".-3 : Ll' SEE PLATTSMOUTH IMPROVE AND RE JOICE THEREAT l-rom nearly a wilderness about two years ago, what was known as the Klson place, two blocks south of the Kiley hotel, is now transitu nu-d into two very line homes. The Klson place, which .M. S. Hriggs purchased two years ago, and which was then over run with weeds, sumac and wild grape vines, witn a wire Ience exieiuiing along the north part of the property, ahd while in the stieet was a number of old scrapers and ice working tools. making the place look like a scrap heap of some discarded railroad or a second-hand dealer's back ard. has been transformed into very desirable homes. The one which appears above was built by Mr. Uiigg.- when he had noth ing else to keep him from mischief. The wilderness of decay, just across the stieet east and south of the t'hris ticn Science church, was also purchas ed by the same paitj, who tore down the house on the- corner, grubbed on' the trees wiii.-b made, the place look like the home of the "last of tin Mohigan.-," aod has rescind this sec tion of the city from the haunts of the "wilil animals." This new house, which app'-ais in the cut, is modem ihroiighoiit with the single exception of gas, which is in the street near, has seven room; and bath, making it a desirable size. Oil ihe first floor is the kitchen, which WELL KNOWN FIGURE PASSES AWAY AT THE COUNTY FARM Krom Weiinesila v's IialiT At an early hour this morning ai the county farm, west of this ci'y, Owen LSyrr.e, long a familiar Jigure of the streets of Plaltsmoutii. passed away after a long illnes--, due to can cer of the stomach. '"Hobbie I'uiiis," as he was belter known to a great many of the residents of tin-; city, had made his home here since when he came to. Plattsmouth liom Wahoo to enter the employ of W. !. Keefer as a harnessmaker, and since that time up until his health failed he was engaged in following this trade. 1 1" was born in Inland sixty years ago and rame to America wiih his parents when only ! months old, and suffered the loss of his mother just after their arrival in this country, and seven years later the father died, leaving him to the care of an uncle in Wiscon sin. When a mere Jad Iih lciuued the harnessmaking trade and engaged in this for years, both in Wisconsin and in Nebraska. lie came to Wahoo in the early eighties, where he-entered the employ of 'Mr. Keefer, and later came to Plattsmouth with him, and in lKi)! entered the employ of William Schmidtmarin. with whom he remained until the malady from which he was suffering . became such that he was forced to lay down his work and pie pare for the final summons. lie leaves a number of distant relatives at Cuba City, Wisconsin. The departed had his faults, but also possessed great sterling virtues that won him many friends and no one but himself ever suffered from any of his acts. Box Social At Eight Mile Grove School The Eight Mile Grove School will hold a box social and program at the fchool house on Saturday evening, De cember 11th. Everybody is invited. All ladies are requested to bring boxes and the gentlemen then do their part. Mae Barker, Teacher. Impure blood runs you down makes you an easy victim for disease. Fcr pure blood ar.i sound digestion Burdock Blood Bitters. At all dru stores. Price 31.00. J nii.i. iL ( S i ; ? ' has hot ami col 1 water with sewer connections; a dining room of good capacity; a living room, with library ilT fiom ii, all but ki'v-hen connects. I with large openings. Full basement, with furnace, which heats all the house. The upper story has three chambers and the bath, with lavatory and toilet. This place is veiy central ly located, being within one-half block of the I're.-l.y tei ian church, w ithin nie block of the Christian Sicence church ami the A. (). IT. W. hall, within two blocks of the Woodman hall, and just two blocks ftom Main street; within five blocks of the Ihirhngton shops overlooking the Omaha-Kansas City Scenic Route. The ti ansfoi ming of the property : it was when Mr. Hriggs acquired it into what it i- t:w lias helped mal Hatt-mouth more beautiful, as weH as making useful something which was truly an eyesore to the public This i--, o.ie of the many works of bringing out the beauty of I'latts- . mouth, for others have did the same. and jiow this city has to her credit sometliii g like thiity m. w and beauti ful residences add-'d to Plattsmouth': large lumber of artistic homes. It would be a good advertisement for riattsmouth if all who have added to I'lattsmoutii'ri mateiial growth se cured a cat of their residences to show through these coluni iS v.'hat has been dor.c. Many people ca.aiot, come to I'lattsnn.uth to .-e her progress, :o tell thtni by picture and story. I."t the people know the town is alive, ili.ii they wi:l come and si e what op portunities aif hole, and nr.less all ti y to make this the be t town in the country we cannot do it. 15ut we can if we will. Who will be the next in line to show ;i'- city's pi osperity ? 'FUNERAL OF THE LATE MRS. WASHINGTON SMITH THIS MORNING Kioui WrilnpJa v Iiallv. The funeral of the late Mrs. Wash in'iop. Smith was held this morning aL 1(1 o'clock at the First Presbyterian c hutch, of which the departed lady ha.! been a mo-t de.out member while a tcsideiit of this city, and the serv ices were attended by a large number of the sorrowing ft iends of the grand good woman who had been called to her last long re .t. Pev. 11. ( J. Mc Ciusky, pastor of the church, had chaige of the services and spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing family and friends gathered to take their last farewell. During the serv ices a quartet composed of .Miss Ma thilde Valleiy. Mrs. H. G. McClusky, Lynn O. Minor and George L. Farley, gave a number of the old familiar hvmns, the acconi.at.yment being played by E. II. Wescott. At the close the casket was tenderly borne to Oak Hill cemetery, where it was laid to lest beside that of the husband. The pali-bearet s were old friend.-; and neighbors, they being, .1. M. Roberts, D. C. Morgan, J I. F. Goos, .lames Rob ert son. J. K. Douglass and William I'allance. To Leave ( ass County. From Wednesday's Pallv. Harry Smith, who has been engaged the past few years in farming just west of this city, has decided to re move from Cass county and has se cured a line eighty-acre faim a few miles south of Gretna. i:i Sarpy coun ty, where he will locate after March 1st. The removal of Mr. Smith and family will be legretted by their fi iends in this locality, but they will be pleased to learn that they will be only a shovt distance from the old home. Everyone reads the want ads. CASTOR I A For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years Always bean the Signatuiecf raPMCRQ AHn RII5I- ' " " NESS MEN WAM ULUS- ER GO-OPERATION Omaha, Neb., Dec. '.. A general plea for more intelligent and unself ish co-operation among farmers and business men was expressed at the Farmers Congress here last week which had for its main subject, "Com- mitnitv Interests." Uotli sides were ably represented by farmers and business men, and in mM'.y instances a spade was called spade. In general it was acknowl edged thai both business men and farmers made inanv mistakes in their elatious with one another, these mistakes bciirr prompted by the greed for the almighty dollar. That if everyone would consider more unselfishly the interests of the oilier, would correct conditions mater ially was agreed and tt.uk along this hue :- .ingested. The Cn.'.tess i-esolu tc-d on every thing .-U'.'-gesti d front pnliibUion to national defence, the government not being overlooked. These resolutions were passed; One approving the live stock sanitary board, one favoring time lease holds, one demanding the abrogation of the orders by railroads prohibiting ..sal from cars, one favor ing the Toi iee.s land registration and urging its adoption by counties, one commending the Stale University and Public Welfare associations, one fav oring Rural Credits, one deploring tiie motioply of the lie stock market, one calling for a const it ional conven tion, one favoring federal grain in spection and lower freight rates, one favoring food roads, and one coni- nic.idiny the Ibireud of Publicity for its efforts in developing the organi sation. A resolution favoring prohi bition was adapted by an overwhelm ing vote. r ' Omaha was selected as the r.evt 'lilting place, and the first week in I 'ecember selected. All officers were le-vlectt-d: too. Coupland. Flgin. pre.-.; Frank liaunehill, Xoi folk, hr.U vice pres.; lloi.ick Aiclxelvie, 1-airl iel(, second vice pres.; K. 1 1. Smith, Fair field, third vice pres.; J. H. (Iiin- i.ell. Pa pill ion, secretary, and (Jcorge Juiikin, Smitldiild, treasurer. Iowa farmers were much i;i evi deuce, taking an important part in all the d !ib ndioiis of the Congress THE WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS ENTERTAINED AT E6ENBERGER HOME From WVilneisilay's talty. "1 fsterdav at'ternootl Me ;d;ri. G !.'; Dodg.',"A';;l l'urkle ::tvl .. IS. I . or K rgcr in'ertained in : o-1 inning manner at the home of Mrs. IVet.l.erger '. ivwer Main stie.'t. i;o? .iiemb rs of -lie Woman's Helief l orpi am! a large number of friends who l-.-id gathered '. enjoy the cieli.jilt fill !: otality af.'onJed them by th-' la i is in charge. All of the gu.-r.; I;;.d ,i i:ie with their fancy woik and spent "lie time in the pl.ving of thy busy i ei die as well as social conversation .vhich served to pass the fleeting ho. us very pleasantly and the guests were also treated to several delight ful instrumental numbers by Mes dames John Gorder arid W. 11. Egen- berger which proved a rare treat to the occasion. At a suitable hour a very delicate luncheon was served by the hostesses which was supposed to represent war time rations and if this was the cae war certainly would be very pleasant as the luncheon was very much enjoyed. The members of the Grand Annv came in to assist the ladies in the happy occasion and after the luncheon had been disposed of everyone enjoyed themselves in singing the old war songs of the boys in blue which patriotic strains never fails to bring a thrill to every Amer ican heart. Messers T. W. Glenn and K. II. Windham gave a pleasing duet of one of the old songs they had sang years ago in the war time days and this was received with marked ap proval by the delighted auditors. The meeting was a great success in every way and some ninety-four ladies were present to enjoy the delightful event. The rooms of. the F.genberger home were decorated with flags in commera tion of the patriotic principals and jams of the Woman's Relief Corps and made a very charming setting for the gathering. STRONG AND WELL AS EVER. Fred Smith, Green Bay, Wis., says": "Foley Kidney Pills completely re lieved me of all soreness and pain in the back and I now am strong and well as ever." Cold weather makes aching joints, sore muscles and ir regular bladder action more unbear ab'e. Foley Kidney Pill3 help the kid neys eliminate pain-causing poisons. Sold everywhere. Our task New ties every week C. E. HARRY H. LEFLER WILL OPEN LAW OFFICE HERE Krom Wednesdays Pativ. Ilany II. Lefler, one of the young men of t'ass county, who has gradu ated from the state university law school, has decided to locate in Platts mouth in the future and accordingly, has opened his office with D. O. Dvvy er, one of our leading attorneys. Mr I.efier is a native born t'ass county boy as his family has been very prom inent in Elm wood and vicinity for years and is a young man who pos sesses every qualification for a suc cessful attorney and his schooling has been of the besU His association with Mr. Dvvyer should give him the advantage of his experience and aid in his advancement. We are glad to welcome Mr. Lefler auJ trust that he may meet with the greatest of suc cess. Remember that you will find the big line of Christmas Cards at the Jour nal otlice this season. Call and make your selections early. "TOYLAND" AT THE POPU LAR VARIETY STORE From Wednesday's Dally. For a real trip in Toyland the Pop ular Variety store of R. W. Knorr, on Main street, certainly affords a treat, as here can be found anything in the line of toys or furnishings for the Christmas season. The stock is per haps the largest of its kind carried in the city and embraces all of the many lines of toys, dolls and othei gifts which might please the childish heart, as well as those of more ad vanced years. It is a real pleasure to visit this store, and those who are seeking after something in the gift line should not fail to drop in and look over the stock carried by the Variety store, and it is well worth your time. Get your Christmas Stickers and Cards at the Journal office, where you will find the complete line of the city. Death of Aged Lady. This morning at 10 o'clock Mrs. Jos eph Svoboda passed away at her home in the west part of the city after an illness of several months, due to Blight's disease. She had made her home in this city for many years and her death came as a great blow to her family and friends. Christmas Bells are made from paper the paper line is ours, and of course you will find a big line of Bells at the Journal office. MONUMENTAL AGENCY. I wish to notify all parties in this locality that I have taken the agency for the Glenwood Monumental Works, for this county, and that I am pre pared to take care of all parties need ing this line -of work. R. L. Propst, Plattsmouth, Neb. LOST. Between Plattsmouth and Union, r.ickle rim for automobile headlight. Reward for return to T. M. Patterson, Plattsmouth, Nebraska. 12-6-tf-d&w "77ie most of the best Service ' -- That's our kind, try it. During this busy month of December you will appreciate the service this store offers you. No waiting, no urging, but everything just as you want it. Whether it be an overcoat, a suit of clothes or a necktie, we show complete assortments. Christmas goods appeal to men. Your made easy here. New Mackinaws SB sss 2E3SS Just received by express. Bright lively patterns. Notice the price. Boys' $2.95 up. Men's $4.85 up. Wescott's 'EVERYBODY'S STORE.' You can find 2 Thumb Cotton Flannel COUNTY COM MISSIONERS ARE IN SESSION Quite a Business Session and Several Widows Pensions Granted to Ieserving Women. The county commissioners enjoyed quite an interesting session yesterday when they took up a number of mat ters from the different parts of the county that were demanding their at tention. The members of Mission Ridge post No. 149, G. A. R., of Gercnwood, pre sented a petition to the board request ing the appointment of E. C. Coleman of that city as a member of the Soldiers Relief commission for the Third district, to take the place of the late Joseph Mullin of Elmwood. and the board, after considering the mat ter, elected Mr. Coleman to the posi tion on the commission, where he will be associated with J. W. Johnson of this city and G. N. LaRue of Union. The request of the school boards in districts No. $)." and KM) for the re adjustment of the boundaries of these districts in accordance with the new law of the state allowing a certain me STORE of 4 Mi V&s i V COPYRIGHT 1913 THI HOUSE OF KUPPENHEIME Stetson Hats Wansen Gloves H if lit D ti III M f -v J f - mm for the least' means "getting what you want when you want it." mmm Sons i. -a ' life :--' Mitts here $1 amount of territory, was laid over for further investigation. The readjust ment of the boundaries of the differ ent school di.-tricts will probably make a great deal of trouble, as if the ter ritf ty of one district is changed it will become necessary to make other changes to equalize the districts and may require a wholesale readjustment of Ihe school districts of the county. 1 lie county judge, who has charge of the recommendation of the allow ances for the widows with dependent children, reported to the board that the sum of $2 per month be allowed Mrs. Dora Denson for the caro of five dependent children, $10 for Mrs. Char lotte Mooie, Sl." for Mrs. Ella Huston, and ?1" for Mrs. Rose IJrunko. In the matter of the petition of Simon Gr.fner and twenty-three other residents of Liberty precinct for a road running across the northeast quarter of section '22, township 10. range 13. the board decided that the road was needed and accordingly de cided to giant the request of the peti tioners and open up the road as re quested. There was also rjuite a large num ber of claims against the county audit ed and allowed by the board, a- well as a number of matters of road work considered. When baby suffers with croup, ap ply and give Dr. Thomas' Eclectri; Oil at once. Safe for children. A little goes a long way. 2c and oOc. At all drug stores. Practical Gifts! The spirit of service has never been better demonstrated in the Live S'orf than it now is in cur showinp; of practical Christmas Gifts for Men, Youmr Men and Boys. You will find here, men who know what men want, you will find bf-.ck. of our whole-hearted hospitality, merchandise of svipreme quality, clt-aiiy, convenientlj' displayed. Our welcome, our service and your satis fnilion will follow so smoothly as to add a greater degree of pleasure to ycur every purchase from this multi tude of practical suggestions. KUPPENHEIMER CLOTHES Suits and Overcoats $20 .to .$30 Christmas Gift Suggestions Rath Robes Sweater Coats Neck Ties Tie Rings Initial Handkerchiefs (Silk and Linen) Interwoven Sox (Silk and Lisle) Ct:l!ar Bags, Travelling Bags Manhattan and Ide Shirts Adlers Gloves and Mittens Manhattan Shirts Car hart Overall aesrcrasa 4: I j nr