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moutb VOL. XXXIV. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY. JANUARY 13, 1916. NO. r.i. CITY DADS ENJOY A VERY QUIET SESSION Besides Considerable Business, J. E. Douglass Was Confirmed for City Attorney bv Unanimous Vote. From Tuesday ran. The city council assembled las evening for the purpose of transacting: such business as mipht be brought to its attention, and every member of that body was present when the pavel of Mayor Richey called the meetinp to order. Communications were received by the council from II. M. Soennichsen and Mrs. Laura G. Marshall in repard to the proposed praie on Seventh street and in which they protested that the change in the grade would do them a great deal of injury and that they would hold the city liable for any damage that mi.rht occur if the ordinance establishing- the grade was passed. The matter was discussed for tome time by the members of the council, while Mayor Richey stated he had talked the matter over with the city engineer, who Lad favored the passage of the ordinance to create a uniform system of grades for all the streets and to then take up the cases that might be affected by the change. On motion of Lushinsky the matter was referred to th.- judiciary com mittee, who will look after it and en deavor to settle the question to the satisfaction of everyone. President A. L. Tic!J of the library board then presented a resolution in wiitir.p to the mayor and council, in which it was given that the contract for the new library building for the sum of '$11,530 had been let and that under one of the requirements of the donation from the Carnegie founda tion it would be necessary for the council and mayor to sign an assur ance that the building would not cost more than the appropriation of S12, 500. On motion this resolution was passed, with all voting for it except Buttery and Harris. Mr. Tidd also communicated to the city council in writing his resignation as city attorney, which had been ef fective December 31st In moving to acctpt the resigna tion Councilman Lushinsky took the occasion to pay a well deserved tribute to the worth of Mr. Tidd as a servant rf the people and praised him very highly for the manner in which he had carried out the work of his office during- tho time he i.ad been in the position of city attorney, and moved that a vote of thanks cf the city gov ernment be extended to the retiring head of the clry kral department. The resolution of Mr. Lushinsky was carried by the ui.animous vote of the council. The report of Chief Barclay for the month of Decen-.'ner showed that there had been nine arrest made, eight of whom paid fine- :;id one was allowed to work it out on the streets. For the month of December City Clerk Nemetz showed a neat harvest of coin and reporte I that $234 had . been turned over to the city treasurer to apply in the n:ur:igement of the city. City Treasurer Soernichsen reported a balance of ?11."3' cn hand in the treasury at the end of .he month, and this report, as weU j.s that of the clerk, was referred to the finance com mittee for their cons deration. Mayor Richey wa? of the opinion that as there was qui: a little sum in the sinking fund of the city it could be invested to good advantage and se- throuph Councilman Johnson, reported that in reg-ard to the building of the hose house in the Fifth ward that was authorized by the council some weeks ago, they had decided upon a location near the residence of G. G. Hoffman in South Park as the best place, and the cost of the building was estimated at from $oT to $75, r.nd he was in favor of having- the street commission er construct the building- at time when he was at leisure. Councilma Buttery was decidedly of the opinion that the streef commissioner had plenty to do without taking up thi matter of building, and he though that it would be better to have th work did by contract and lie placet up in quick order. On motion cf Harris, seconded by shea, the hre and water committee was authorized to go ahead and make inquiries as to the cost of securing a hose cart and hose for the new Fifth ward hose house. The finance committee of the council reported a resolution recommending the transferring of 1.000 from the business tax fund to the general fund of the city to care for the outstand ing claims. Ihis recommendation was carried without opposition. At this time Mayor Richey announc ed the appointment of J. E. Douglass as the new citv attorntv to succeed A L. Tidd, and this apopintment was confirmed without opposition. Mr. Dagnell of Onaha, represent ing- the Employers Liabilitv Assur ance Co. of London, was present at the meeting- and explained to the city the liability of the city for the injury of their employes while they were on duty and presented tie proposition of his company in regard to handling the insurance on all the different depart ments of the city and for less than $150 a year the city cm be give:: full protection in case of an accident. The remarks of Mr. Dagnell seemed to make a most favorabl" impression an J the insurance proposition wa.; infer red tn th inHifinrv enmmitti'" frjr recommendation at the next meeting. Councilman Shea of the Fifth ward made an earnest plea for the use in his ward of cinders to make- a side walk so that the shop' boys could pet to and from their work, arid also on the fact that the electric lights in that section of the city went out" a preat deal of the time. The finance commitiee of the coun cil recommended the payment of the following1 claims, which were ordered paid by th council: WiIliamBarclay, salary, $75; Alvin Jones, salary, $65; William Wilson, salary, $20; M. Arch er, salary, $30; C. E. McBride. street work. $13.00; A. L. Tidd, expenses, 34.85; Mike Carnes, street work, $10; C. Boetel, burying- oik dop, 50 cents; C. E. Hartford, coal to city jail, $2.75; Weyrich &. Hadraba, merchandise to police, $1.50; Lincoln Telephone Co.. rents, $'; G. P. Eastwood, supplies. S2.S0; Warga & Schuldice, supplies, $1.05: John Bauer, material to city, $59.15; Nebraska Liphting Co., light at city hall, $4.f9; Mrke Lutz, street work, $24.00; xnton Hasson, street work. $1.00; Nebraska Lightinp Co., street liphting, $194.S8; Plattsmouth Water company, fire hydrant rental, SJ'06.80; Bruce & St:ndeven, work, $2.50. A DOMESTIC TRAGEDY AVERT ED BY MARRIAGE Live Together for Over Four Years and Divorce Suiti Brings About a Legal Marriage. REPUBLICAN MEET ING IN WEEPING WATER TODAY From Tuesday's Daily. Today in Weepinp Water the faith ful members of the prand old party pathercd to confer on the problems that will confront them during the cure a pood rate of interest to the .coming campaign when they will apain city. Councilman Patterson thought battle for their principals. The pather- Yesterday afternoo-i in the court of County Judge Beeson occurred the close of what seemed for a time another domestic tr&pedy and divorce suit. when the county judgo. by performing the weddinp ceremony of a couple, cleared up the skies of matrimonial life that had been threatening a storm for some time for two residents of the northern part of the county. A divorce suit had been filed the day previous in which the charpes brought apainst the husband were decidedly interestinp to the lover of the sensa tional and lurid. From the petition of the plaintiff it was r.lleped that the defendant, in June, 1910, when she was an inexperienced pirl. asked the plaintiff to marry him and invited her to accompany him to Omaha, where they stopped Ht the Paxton hotel. episterinp as man .zid wife, and he told her that the next day the wed- ainp would take place, but the next day never arrived a;id in two days hey returned to their borne, where the plaintiff was introduced as the wife of the defendant, and thoir friends were piven to understand that they had been married by ceremony, and that in December, 1910, they commenced housekeeping and have for four years nd eleven months resided as man and wife, and those acquainted with them upposed that there was no question of the weddinp ceremcny having- been performed. - j In the year 1912, it is alleged in the petition of plaintiff, the defendant began to drink and has at several times abused and cur?ed the plaintiff in words that were quite shockinp, and on May 15, 1915, deserted the plain tiff and has since abandoned her and made necessary her applyinp for help from the county under the mothers' pension act. The second chapter occurred in the case yesterday when the plaintiff and defendant, seeminply reconciled to their fate, came to tht court house and were married by the judge, which m?de their common law marriage doubly bindinp. The divorce suit will be withdrawn in a short time from the docket of the distiict court, and it is to be hoped that tne future course of their matrimonial bark on the rough sea of wedded life may be free from storm or squall. MBS J. C. GUMMENGS IM PROVING NICELY AT PRESENT From Tuesday's Dally. Mrs. J. C. Cummins, who has been sufferinp for several days from quite a severe attack of the grippe, is re ported as beinp sliph'ly improved and is now resting much better from her complaint, which for a short time was very disquietinp to the members of her famUy, as it was feared it might develop into pneumonia, but fortunate ly it has proven not a serious and the friends of the estimable lady will be pleased to learn that she is doinp so nicely. M. FANGERTO SELL HIS GOODS PUBLIC AUCTION OMAHA COUPLE MARRIED AT THE COURT HOUSE YESTERDAY Here Is an Opportunity to Get What You Need at Your Own Price. PLATTE INSURANCE COMPANY MEET AND ELECT OFFICERS From Tuesdays Dally. Yesterday another weddinp was performed at the cocrt house which united for life Frank Stroud and Miss Cora Russell, both of Omaha, who, ar riving in the city jesterday after noon, at once sought the chamber of the county judpe and requested his as sistance in sealinp their life's happi ness, ine ceremony vas witnessed by a number of the emdoves of the court ine big stock or g-oods of the m. I house and the newlv weds were ranper Department Store in this city, heartilv congratulated on havine- at- which embraces thousands of dollars' tained their heart's desire, and deDart- worth of the finest merchandise that e( iater for their home in the me- were ever offered for sale in this city, tropolis feelinir that thev would al- wiu t,e sacrificed unD.or the hammer, wavs have a warm spot in their hearts FALLS ON PAVE MENT AND DEATH IS THE RESULT W. L. Baker, Formerly of Thi City. Iien From Effects of Fall Lat Tuesday at Council Bluff. From Tuesday's Dally. This morninp the stockholders of commencinp tomorrow afternoon at i 2:30 and runninp to 5 o'clock, and from 7 to 10 o'clock in the evening, i and will continue each day until the stock of poods is disposed of to allow) the vacation of the stare room, which must be turned over by February 1st to the new owner of the building. The stock of M. Fanper is complete for Plattsmouth. I l : 11 . i : . i . - i , the Platte Insurance company held "u ,1S uueu VV1"1 raan "nicies oi cry thpir annual mePtincr th law r.fW "- ciutninp oi au Kinus, ail FIRST REAL EXHIBI TION OF A FIRST-CLASS BLIZZARD NOW ON of D. O. Dwyer and p-oceeded to check 01 wtl,cft Rre ln t-class shape, and From Wednesday's Dally i , to ret rid of them thev will be In common with otner pi un the vcar's business, ns wel as tn I1" -eL rlu ol lnern lne "in De . . . ... . . .v : sacrificed by the owner, as the time west 1'iattsmoutn is enjoy witni u vica lur i..e eiibuuii; jrar. . ' :, t. . real exhibition of winter lis u. avwnir buun now uiuii ne must, Yesterday afternoon at his home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, W. L. Baker, a former well known resident of this citj', passed away as the result of an accident he sustained Tuesday when he fell on the pavement near his home and suffered injuries that resulted in concussion of the brain, arid in a few hours had claimed h- life as a tribute. 'Little Billie" Baker, as he was bet ter known to the residents of this city, resided here for a preat many years and during the eaily seventies there was not a better or well loved citizen in this city than thij penial gentle man, who made a host of friends by his pleasant ways and kindly manner of dealinp with his fellow man, and it aces in the The reports from the different officers was most flattering and showed clear ly that this purely local insurance company had enjoyed one of the best years in its history and the able and careful manner in which the business of the company had been looked after by the officers certainly should be the cause of a preat deal of commenda tion from the stockholders. This company, orpanized here a few years apo, has constantly been prowinp in size and importance and its careful manner of doinp business has won a was with regret that nis friends part- l,j .:.u u: . ing the first I vu v,"-1 "mi ruiiif mix ly jcurs u weather to-1 wnen "e removed to Council Bluff.-, nrt.n5.ra t iv tr, ,.;t. a m aay, ana it is very aisapreeaDie ana uk "c i'-nuu umh unkp tirxr riri f h0 atnt- tv,l r,r!c .:,i annoying in pettinp around. The to which he was appointed by Pren- be disreparded. Mr. Famrer will act snowiau nas noz Deen neav. oui tne - v...-.. Uu.i. as the auctioneer, and with a thorough cold and b-tine n(i has dl ove 11 into - ' understandinp of the stock, will be dnfts and made the task of Setting ne con.uim.y ,n me man serv- able to pive the customers and patrons a better barpain in the stock than they would secure otherwise. There will be nothirg excepted from the sale and every article will po un der the hammer, repardless of the sacrifice, as Mr. Fanper desires to leave for Missouri Valley with his preat increase in the volume of their stock in this city completely cleaned DEATH OF TRAVIS TjflABTREE AT HIS HOME IN EAOLE that the city should not tanple up the money too much, as there would be bonds due in 1119 which would be inp was composed of both the stand- pat and bull moose variety of pure and unadulterated republicanism and taken up, and it would be best to wait ; everyone was very much interested in until there was an even sum of money in the fund so that the money could be used to the best pos.-ible advantape. It was finally apreed that the finance committee carry out this work at the proper time. Councilman Bestor of the streets, alleys and bridpes committee, reported that in repard to a snow plow for use on the steets, he had conferred with the street commissioner and Mr. Lutz had thoupht that it was possible to construct a small plow from one of the Ftreet scrapers that might be used in removing: the snow. The fire and water committee, the plans for the campaign, and par ticularly in the advancement of the candidacy of Hon. E. M. Pollard for governor of Nebraska, as Cass coun ty's favorite son. Among those poing from this city to the scene of action were: Sheriff C. D. Quinton, W. A. Robertson, A. L. Tidd, J. M. Robert son, M. S. Brigps. Chairman Cook of the central committee was prevented from attending owing to professional matters that could not b delayed. It bad been expected that the meeting would be largely attended, but owing to the bad weather there were quite a numbr disappointed in attending.' From Tuesday's Dany Yesterday at noon at his home in Eaple, Travis Crabtree, one of the old residents of Tipton precinct pass ed away after an illness lasting over a year, sufferinp from diabetes and a general breakinp down of his sys tem. Mr. Crabtree comes from one of the pioneer families of the country and was well known and very hiphly respected in and near Eaple where he has made his home for the preater part of his lifetime. The Crabtree family comes of a splendid line of Virginians, and in 1820 the family moved to Ohio, and in 1854, Abel Crabtree, father of the deceased came to Nebraska, and since then the fam ily have made their home in this county. Travis Crabtree in his pass ing leaves a wife and one grown son, who have the deapest sympathy of the community in their misfortune in the loss of the husband and father, and the community in which he has lived will miss Mr. Crabtree as a councellor and rriend. He was over sixty years of ape at the time of his death. In politics! Mr:-Crabtree was a strong democrat and took a great interest in the advancement of the state and countv at all times. Chris Tschirren, one of the leading farmers residing west of this city, was in town today, accompanied by his son, Fred, looking after some trading with the merchants. business. The officer -yetected were: President H. M. Soennichsen. Vice President D. O. Dwyer. Secretary John C. Peterson. Treasurer C. A. Marshall. Directors II. M. Soennichsen, D. O Dwyer, C. A. Marshal', J. M. Vondran, John Kopia and J. H. McMaken. It is to be hoped that this high- to pass up class financial institution of the city will continue to thrive and advance forward among the ranks of the in surance companies of the state. up. and he,is Jiowtcvcive the People of Plattsmouth the opportunity of a lifetime to purchase goods at their own prices. m .... . tairs. afternoon at 2:30 and will continue until every article is disposed of and it is an opportunity you .cannot afford around very discomforting to those ice and was on the fast mail between who were compelled to be out any Council Eluffs and Chicago almo.-t length of time. The mercury scaled continuously. down to 6 below zero to add to the He was a man of sixty years of general coldness. The train service ace und one to whom all he met were on the western railroads was rather t once warmly attached, and be upset by the storm and this morning leaves to mourn his death a wife and the Burlington train from the west two children, a son and daughter. Mr. was two hours late, while all trains oaiter was a nepnew oi .ir. 11. were from fifteen minutes to half anl Parmele and Miss Sarah Baker of thi hofef Tale. The storm kept everyone city and was here . j ecy .fxtguently at home excxept those who were abso- when the occasion was afforded t( lutely compelled to get out and face visit them and enjoy a few hours in it in looking atfer their business af- the old home. The funeral will be held tomorrow OUR OLD FRIEND, EX SENATOR S. L. THOMAS OF LONG BEACH FUNERAL OF EDGAR HATT THIS MORNING AT ST. LUKE'S CHURCH NEW PICTURE SCREENS AT THE afternoon from the late home in Council Bluffs and the burial had in the family lot in the cemetery there. He leaves a sister, Mrs. John R. Cox. of Los Angeles, to share in the sorrow of his death. Quite an improvement has been made in both the Grand and Gem moving picture theaters by the man- agenment which has been found most i i . ..I nn4.nn J l. : . 4 - From Wednesday's Dally. acttpiauie iu me panuiis m This morning the funeral of Edgar the installing of two new daylight Ttutt mc hi,i Vnm tfco 2t t iit-o'c I picture screens wnicn replace me GEM AND GRAND the BIG ICE HARVEST IS ABOUT TO MATERIALIZE The snappy cold weather has t- i i - j . i I rl QTi nnoe fnrmfirlr in n find mflt'Ac I i u , From Vednesrtavn Dally. i episcopal cnurcn ana was quite large- f-'"-" ... uruut;m wn.auH'n m m n- Yesterdav the Journal was present- K- attended by the friends of the fam- tne eiiects oi tne picture mucn easier men of the city and those who ure in ed with a large sack of lucious oranges ily, as well as the schoolmates of the on the eves of e auditors as it does the habit of putting up the frozen that had come all the way from Cali- young lad, who were excused from awa' Wltn tne Pare and narsnness oi product of the Missouri river will fornia, where they were raised on the school that they might pay their last tne and permits anyone to sit in a few jays start in on the annual property of Senator S. L. Thomas, and tributes of love and respect to the close to the screen without feeling harvest. Gideon Archer, who has had were sent in a box to Attorney D. O. comrade who was taken from their anv annoyance to the eyes that form- a g.reat deai cf exjenence in the line Dwyer and family with a large num- circle of friendship. The bitter cold erlv was so noticable. Messers Peter- of puttjnp. up jct,f uas out at an early ber of others of the juicy fruit, and and driving snow made it difficult for son nave en looking for something hour this morning and visited the Mis Mr. Dwver hastened to thp Journal mnv tn nttnH th sprvifps fnr ih that would overcome the harshness of ; . . k ov tne situation in re- office with enough of the oranges to departed, but on the casket the many the Hht on Picture screen and feel pard tQ the ice crop Ue reports tnf furinsh a pleasant treat. In gazing at beautiful floral remembrances told of that the-Y have at last found a remedy k.e of pood quaiity an,j Gf sorne six- tor tnis in tne new screen, mere na.s teen ir ches in thickness and constant- the golden fruit we could almost pic- the feeling of affection in which the ture our old friends out under the young man had been held. The serv- rhade of the treps nirt-incr th hpniiti- n-oro nnnAiirtoA Kv Vntnor W S ful California crop, while here we can Leete, rector of the church, and the sit near to tthe 8CI?en where the PAC" tures were ueinp snuwn ui); w bad light but the new improvement always been a great many of the pat- ,y increasinff and thinkg tnat by Hon- rons ot tne tneater wno were iom " day it be possible to start in on the harvest of the crop. Several of the dealers put up a quantity of the river ice each year in case of emerg ency and to be prepared to look out for the needs of the summer, and this industry will furnish plenty of em ployment to the men of the city for the next few weeks. gaze out on the most blustry and beautiful and impressive funeral cere- Ktnrmu rlntr n-f tno coaenn onfl von appreciate the feelings of Mr. and and touching, marked the passing of hvlllp a lo.nff. way in addl,np ,to the r in Aittut; vi -- I LIItT U111UI lUlldlC iaut V llJ UUb a lv n l . . . ,i . l a coast, where they are spending their days ago was full of life and in the a vaiuaDie imK.T . ZZ? declining years in the enjoyment of enjoyment of his association with his life. Senator Thomas, however, has friends and in his school work. The not given up active life by any means, choir of the church gave a number of and with his interest in the automobile appropriate selections during the serv garage, as well as other lines of busi- ice. The storm being so intense would ness, finds his time pretty well oc- not permit the holding of services at cupied and there is no one in Long the grave, and as the fleecy snow fell Beach who has a keener interest in the on the casket it was lowered to its development of his home community, last resting place in Oak Hill ceme- and he has just been honored with an terv. The pallbearers were: Henry Mrs. W. H. Coffelt, west of the cem- pvom TVednesasya unr. election to the directorship of the Soennichsen. Edwin Fricke. Clarence eterv. was visited by the stork and a Yesterday at the Presbyterian hos- chamber of commerce of Long Beach, Real. Major Arrics. Carl Schmidt- fine new son and heir left in their pital in Omaha Mike Rabb of this city The new curtains have been placed and are now in service and the pro duction of "After the Ball" last eve ning was made a great deal more pleasant by the new addition. New Boy Makes Appearance. This morning the home of Mr. ana MIKE RABB OPERATED UPON IN OMAHA FOR APPENDICITIS which honor was one that was well mann and Robert Rebal. bestowed and the residents of the calitornia city will find that the ex- To Hold Civil Service. Nebraska is full of enthusiasm and push in anything that will better his Tuesday's Daily. town in any way. a civil service examination will be held in this city on Saturday, January Col. F. H. Young, president of the 1 22, 1916, for the appointment of a Masonic Home association, was a pas- clerk in the postoffice under the civil senger this morning for Omaha to look after some matters for the Home in that city. Colonel Young expects to depart the first of the month for the Hawaiian islands, where he will pend a few months enjoying the pleasures of the tropical climate of the islands. service rules. The examination will commence at 9 o'clock and all persons desiring to secure blanks and file ap plications can do so by calling on Frank A. Cloidt, the local represent ative of the civil service board. Th salaries of the clerks range from $800 to $1,200. l . - ..... charge and keeping. Both the mother was operated on lor appendicitis ana and little one are doing nicely and the the case seems to have been a very father is feeling that there is not a severe one, as the patient is reported luckier man in this part of the country as being in quite critical condition and in being presented with such a fine members of his family have been call little lad. ed to his bedside. The attack of ap pendicitis was quite acute and the Henry Born came in this morning operation was performed as soon an from his home near this city to spend possible after the arrival of the young a few hours attending to some busi- man at the hospital in the hopes of neess matters Henry expects to start giving him relief, but owing to the his ice harvest in a few days, as the serious condition of the young man supply in the Four Mile in ready for grave apprehensions as to the out cutting, come of the case axe felt. Mrs. As drew Rabb, mother of the patient, left A want ad ia the Journal -will bring this afternoon for Omaha to be at his results. lbedine