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.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.
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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
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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
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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
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THI HOUSE OF KUPPENHEIME
Stetson Hats
Wansen Gloves
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for the least'
means "getting what you want when
you want it."
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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
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