PLATTSMOUTn SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL'.
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1916.
PAGE 2.
CITY COUNCIL
ENJOYS PLEAS
ANT SESSION
Maltrrs IVrlaininir to City Affairs
ThorouRhly Diseuscd. Including
the Street Taring.
trrm T,mc,tiv' Tljllr.
The essiori of the city council last
ever.irg was one that had quite a
rur.-.i-vr in juc.-tior.s of much import
ance to the community, including the
pavir.g cf Washington avenue, as well
as th.- occupation tax ordinance and
the co'.Itciion of the taxes on the pav
ir.g and icewa!ks already in and
which would involve quite a sum to
:he taxpayers.
City Attorney Douglass, in giving
his i;ir.i -n t the council concerning
the limit. "f the paving district that
couM be created along Wa.-hington
.r.ti' jf exj re.-sed himself as being of
the :'!!.; vi that ISO feet from the
ctr.ter of the street was as far as the
city could go in assessing the tax on
the pre; vi ty which lay a:ong the ave
r :e which would he benefited by
the pr. d jiving.
Mayor Ki-.hev. in speaking of the
rr.afer. stated that if the council by
a three-fifths v.te saw tit to create a
p;.:;:g district !y the passing of a
:t . l;;tr:i creati'.g the district, then
the ft.'.r.oer could make his estimate
ar d the city be ir. a position where
tht-y could advertise for bids and
ascertain the c.t cf the work that
Vi ..hi ' : vt:uired.
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attorney be refer-
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tt;-, ai;i ari-i o.uii;e:
i that they secure the
iake an otimate to de
t of the paving so that
h -ire 1 to circulate a
property owners could
t the proposed paving
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:'rr...:i Buttery desired to know
' ith wa prt posed for the ave
: M :i r tl iche y i r. for med h i m
was r . .de l to have a road
::ty feet wide paved to the
i from th'-re to the side-
p..-kir.tr would tun and that
practical purpo.-e thirty feet
arr.p'..' ro;.,i.vay.
.-igr.e ! by some seventy
u-;r ess nwi of the city was
u : the ci'i'vi! in which thev
that the request be refused as it was
contrary to law to grant such a re
quest and in conflict with the statutes
and rulings of the courts on the sub
ject. The city attorney's report to the
committee covering the question was
also read, in which he cited a num
ber of cases where the courts had
held these scales, to be an obstruction
to the streets and contrary to law,
which did not permit the obstruction
of the public streets or sidewalks.
Councilman Harris did not think
that the scales would be an obstruc
tion or a nuisance on the street and
stated there was quite a demand for
scales for weighing from the citizens
and he thought the request should be
granted.
On the vote to adopt the? report of
the judiciary committee i4: was car
ried, with Harris voting against it.
The fire and water committee,
through Chairman Johnson, reported
that the new hose house ir. the Fifth
ward was complete and thac the hose
was on hand and that he do:?! red to
have the committee all together at a
future time so that the hoso mitrht
be tested out and accepted.
Councilman Bajeck of the park ar..l
improvement committee stated that
during his trip, in company with the
chief of police, over the alleys of the
city, he had found things in bad shape
in the way of refuse and rubbish and
thought that the property owners
should be compelled to clean up if the
city was to take charge of caring for
the garbage.
This was finally settled by the adop
tion of a motion that the property
1 ft 1 4 X
owners he given until .-prn ist io
lean up their premises, ar.d if not
looked after they would be brought
before the police jude for violation
of the ordinances of the city.
Councilman Bajeck moved that the
judiciary committee and the city at
torney take up the matter of the re
adjustment of the occupation tax
ordinance to cover such part.-? as were
rot in keeping with the rulings of the
courts on the matter.
The judiciary committee reported
FORMER CASS COUN
TY BOY HERE VISITING
CHILDHOOD SCENES
From Tuesday's Dally.
Samuel Patterson of Alma, Neb.,
Wits in the city today enjoying a visit
with relatives and friends, as well as
looking over a great many of the
familiar scenes of his boyhood, having
come up from Murray, where he had
been spending a few days with his
father, Silas Patterson, of Texas, who
is visiting at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. James A. Walker. Mr. Patter
son is a Cass county product, having
been born on the farm east of Mur
ray that is now occupied by Frank
Lillie, and during the short time that
he has been here he has greatly en-
joyed the visit in ana near tne ou
home and at South Bend, where the
Pattersons made their home for some
years. Mr. t aiterson is one oi tne
bank examiners, appointed by Govoi
nor Morchead, and is a very capable
uul well qualified young man and very
popular throughout the state, and
especially in his home community,
which he lepicsented in the legis
lature prior to his appointment to the
olT.ce of bank examiner. lie has
charge of the banks in the district
near his home ami is considered one
of the mo.-t capable men on the staif
of the state banking board.
New Plattsmouth Residents.
From Tuesday's Dally
This morning II. E. Weld, jr., ar
rived from Richland, la., where he has
teen for the past two weeks packing
his household goods preparatory to
shipping to this city, and now the fam
ily will take up their residence here
in the Rundstrom property in the
north part of the city. Mrs. Weld
accompanied her husband and the fam
ily will at once start arranging their
home. Mr. John Little of Richland, a
brother-in-law of II. E. Weld, sr., is
here visiting and assisting the family
in getting settled in their new home.
ENTERTAINED AT THE
HOME OF HER MOTHER,
MRS. W. H. FRIEZE
MR. GARLAND Til
SQN AND MiSS BESSIE
WILES MARRIED
From Wednesday
This morning
very
uict woildi.M
I'urrt Iioikp when Cnantv
the protest of 11. D. .Newton in regard, n ni;..ri
to his occupation tax as the proprietor
cf a lunch counter, and recommended
that the tax be allowed to stand. This
repoit was adopted unanimously.
Courcilman Johnson called the at-
. Dally.
?hortlv before noor
occurred at the
Judge A. J.
e Mr. Gar-
and Mis-
raioaue cans
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pro-
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have t
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v wouM provide th
;r.g tne contents awav,
of Bajeck the petitior
i:.d the p.avtri of the
gra'.ted by the council.
-.an Li:-hi::.-ky thought that
M.d improvement committee
ai.o-.w.l to secure Prices o:
r. ih the merchants woul
,-t.iil and have the names of
:ty owners str.t in to th
jf.tct Jiers in order that the mer-
t - 1 get the right idea of the
i
Dajeck
stated that
t. o : .t , . man
t ?.-: w ui.i bo in th neighborhood of
ti .y-io ur oi tr.t gaihage cans
reedtd.
A p-titio!: was presented from the
rrsidents of Townser.d's addition to
he city council a:-king that the ncrth
I jr:i--!! .f Kiirhth street be widened
a:d enlarged, as it was too narrow for
two ttams to pa,s and in very danger
c.u conditiop.
Ilmcr McKay, one of the petition
tr-, who re-ides rear the portion of
the strict which it was proposed to
;epair, was present and addressed the
council in retrard to the matter. He
stat.-d that the street at this ivdnt
was not only very narrow, with steep
rr.bai.krnettts, but w as also very wind
ing ana cio.-.ei and that it was im-po.-ci;'!e
for one vehicle to pass anoth
er in the rad and al.-.o if a car was
coming from the south it would be
impossible for the driver to see an
other vehicle coming up the hill until
they were ritrht on each other, and
if the road was not fixed there would
be a serious accident there some day
v. hkh wouid result in someone gct-
tir g injured.
Councilman Uuttcry moved that the
woik r :i the hill be carried out as soon
as TK-siide. Councilman IJestor of the
street-, alleys and bridges committer
a 1 . 1
.-tated that tne nil was in very
oangviou condition and that it should
! fixtd i-s soon as possible, but thut
the wirt might lie very expensive, as
thei c was a great deal of dirt to move,
arid he amended the motion of Mr.
Iluttery to have the work referred to a
committee to look up as to the cost
and the best way of fixing the road
nav. On the vote the amendment of
lienor was adopted, with Buttf iy and
Ilajvck voting "no." On the motion
there was not a dissenting vote.
The judiciary committee of the
ccu'.cil rep rted that they had exam-i-ed
the application cf W. K. Egen-!,e;,-er
for permission to place weigh
? in the street in front of his
place of business, and recomir ended J
tention of the council to the fa.'t that
there were a great many vehicles and
buggies standing on Main street at
all times, and on motion the chief of
police was authorized to notify ai:
persons uir.g the street to keep their
vehicles to have them moved at once
and without delay.
Thf ordinance covering the re
establishing of the grades on the
streets of the city was reported from
the judiciary committee and this was
passed by the council.
The finance committee reported that
they had taken up four city warrant
from the funds on hand and also that
owing to the fact that the paving taxes
in districts 3rnd 4 had not been sworn
on the tax list in time that the city
would lose the interest for two years,
as the taxes had not been listed when
they should have been several years
ago.
The finance committee also reported
the following claims against the city,
which were allowed: Eruce & Stand
even, balance on surveying grades,
$".; I. X. Cummings, burying one dog,
oOc; Claus IJoetel, burying one dog,
30c; Charles McCride, street work.
?20.S0; Harrison Sheldon, street work.
$7.50; Mike Lutz, street work, $2:5.10;
Mike Lutz, work at hose house, $8.40;
Charles McDride, same, $r,.40; C. W.
Daylor, coal to city jail, ?..2r; Hatt
& Son, merchandise to jail, l.'c.
"HOW TO SELECT SEEO
CORN" PAMPHLETS READY
From Tuesday's Pall sr.
The question of seed corn for the
coming season i:one of vital import
ance to the farmers of the countiy
and there is a constntly growing feel
ing among the farmers that the coin
selected can best be secured from
oearoy ueius to secure tne best re
sult. How to select this seed corn to
be assurred of having only good ker
nels to plant is a subject that ha
caused a great deal of effort on the
part of the leading scientists of the
country. One of the best solutions
cf the problem comes from P. G. Hol-
den of the International Harvester
Co., who has prepared an outline of
the best means of determining good
seed corn. The First National bank
of this city has secured a large num
ber of the circulars of Prof. Holden,
which they will give out to all desiring
them. If you are interested in the
subject call at the bank and secure a
circular.
land Til son of near Mur:
Bessie Wiles cf this city. The your.g
pjople were accompanied by Mrs. John
Wiles, mother of the bride, James Til
son, biothe- of the groom, and Will
and John Wiles, brothers of the bride.
The young people departed this after
noon for Weeping Water where they
wi'd spend a short time visiting with
their relatives in that locality. On
their return Mr. and Mrs. Tiison will
make their home with the groom's
parents on the fai m near Murray.
Both of the contracting parties art
well known through this section oi'
the county, whore they have mad
their home duri ng the greater part o
their lifetime, and are held in the
highest esteem bv all who know them
i ne loMe is tiK- charming and ac
eampli.-hed daughter of Mr. and Mi
John lies, residing south ot this city
and is a voting ladv who holds the
deep affection of a host of friends. Mr
Tiison, the groom, is one of the lead
ing young farmers of near Murrav
and is a . ert'eir.an of execptiona
worth and integrity.
From Wednfsdav'a Dally
Yesterday afternoon the Philathea
class of the M. E. church were enter
tained in a very charming manner by
Mrs. I)on C. York, at the cozy home
of her mother. Mrs. W. H. Freese. She
wis assisted in entertaining and serv
ing by her mother and Mrs. L. V
Copenhaver, and Mrs. Charles Freese
of Scotts Bluff. Neb., who is visiting
at the Freese home for a few tlays,
was a guest of the class on this oc
casion. This class is composeel of the
young married ladies of the church
and there were some twenty ladies in
attendance. This occasion was in the
nature of an afternoon kcnsir.gton and
the ladies came prepared and did
spend the greater portion of the after
noon with their needlework, inter
spersed with various other amuse
ments, which made the hours pa5 all
too i: ; : T nnd made this afternoon's
entertainment a most enjoyable one.
A lovely two-course luncheon was
served, which was likewise thoroughly
enjoyed and appreciated by the guests.
At a late hour in the afternoon the
members of the Philathea class dis
persed, having spent a most delightful
afternoon.
PLEASANT GATHERING
AT THE HOME OF MR.
AND MRS. LEE W. HILL
CHANGES MADE IN
THE PLATTSMOOTH
CASTOR I A
For Infants and Children
In Use For Over 30 Years
Always beari
the
Signature of
rm Wednesday's Dally.
Today was moving day at the
Platt-mouth postofiice, as a number cf
changes were made in the different
positions there, caused by the resigna
tion of M. S. Briggs, who retired from
the employment of the government to
look after his private business in
terests. Frank A. Cloidt, who has
been the money order cleik at the
postofiice, will take over the duties cf
the office of as.sitant postmaster,
while Miss Cerda Petersen becomes
the dispatching cl'-rk in the office.
Kaymond Larson, who recently pass
ed a civil service examination for a
clerkship in the office, started in today
on nis work, which makes a general
shifting of the clerkships necessary.
Mr. Briggs, who has filled the position
of assistant postmaster under the ad
ministrations of Messrs. Schneider
and Morgan, will devote his time in
the future to looking after his private
interests, which are quite extensive
He has made a most capable man in
the position and it is to be regretted
that he found it necessary to retire
from the office he has filled so capably.
Moving to Saunders County.
Fro.n Tuesday's Uallv.
John Livingston was engaged today
in hauling his household goods and
farming tools to this city, where they
were loaded into a car and will be
shipped to the new home of Mr. Liv
ingston in Saunders county, where he
will engage in farmincr dnHror th.
oming season. It is with regret that
their friends sec this excellent family
remove from this county, but trust
that they may be very successful in
their new home.
From Wedrr sdav Daiiv.
A very pleasant gathering was held
Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Lee W. Hill, south of this city, which
was a most pleasant occasion for all.
Mrs. H. T. Beins and children, Anna,
Charles, John, Harvey. Stewart,
Dorothy and Fred, and Mrs. Beins'
parents, Charles Harvey and son, Al
len Harvey, came over from their
home to join in the pleasant occasion,
which proved most delightful in every
way to the members of the party, and kncer. His fight
the sumptuous dinner was verv much nm ne was anie
SHOEMAKER LEAVES
ROBERT SHERWOOD
AND TAKES MONEY
Glen Knot, a young shoemaker who
had been employed by Robert Sher
wood at his shoe shop on Central ave
nue between Seventh and Eighth
streets for the past two months, dis
appeared late Sunday night during
the absence of his employer and
mcney to the amount of about 15
that was left in the shop is aU,i miss
ing. Mr. Sherwood has been unable
to get a trace of the missing man.
Saturday evening Mr. Sherwood
went to PlattsmouCh to attend to
some business matters, expecting to
return here Tuesday, and left Knot in
c arge of the shop. The yo n man
was instructed to attend to a dog and
a bird in the shop and Mondae morn
ing when he failed to show up Jo
seph Bridges, the barber next door,
became suspicious as the drawer in
the cash register was left out. He
was unable to get into the shop to
care for the pets and during the aft
ernoon telephoned Mr. Sherwood of
the situation.
When Mr. Sherwood returned yes
terday morning he began an investi
ati and found that the money left
in the cash register with several dol
lars in a secret place in the rear room
was gone, lie naci been very Kna
to the young man and could not re
count for his actions. Upon miuiiy
he learned that the shoemaker had
paid his board and had not been seen
since Sunday night when he told a
friend he intended to visit Omaha,
but would return the nex tday. Ne
braska City Press.
4 Day Sale of Child's
Reefer Coats
at just 2 prices
$1.95 and $2.95
Colors, tan, gray, bright red, and black and white
checks; sizes 2J to '8 years. These are stylish up-to-date
coats at a special price.
Buy them Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday or
Saturday.
C. E. Wescott's
S
Ask to see our "Everybody's Store
wash suit samples.
ons
New ties
every week.
DAVE AMICK BUYS THE
SAM 6. SMITH GARAGE
LATE FRED SASS A
FORMER RESIDENT OF
NEBRASKA CITY
John Allman, one of the thrifty
farmers residing southeast of the city,
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j as.'-ei. through last evening et loute
to Plattsmouth to attend the funeral
of Fred Sass. who died at that oiace
Mondav.
Fred Sass was a resident of this
cuy ior a number ot years and a very
thrifty man. Some years ago he de
veloped a cancer on the side of his
neck and he went to Hot Springs.
The garage which has been oper
ated by Sam G. Smith at the corner
of Sixth and Vine streets for the last
three years has just been disposed of
by the owner to Mr. Dave Amick, one
of the prominent farmers of near My
nard, who will operate the garage in
partnership with his son, Thede
Amick, who is an experienced man in
the management of an institution of
this kind. The new owners will make
the garage one of the best in the city
and will devote their time to looking
after the needs of their patrons in
anything in the automobile line. Mr.
Thede Amick was in charge of a gar
age at Monticello, Aikansas, just
prior to removing back to Nebraska,
and is skilled in all kinds of repair
work. This garage is situated on two
of the most prominent streets of the
city and should be in a position to se
cure a great deal of the work of this
kind coming to the city and the
Messrs. Amick will do their utmost to
see that the best interests of their
patrons are served.
I)., and other places, taking treat
ment for the same, but they were all
in vain. He left here last summer
art! went to Plattsmouth to make his
ho.ne on a small tract of land where
he expected to make a living and try-
to raise money sufiiicent to enable
hum to have another try at cur'ng the
was a brave one
to the very last.
enjoved by all the partv. who passed ie ,s survived hy his widow, a mo t
the time in visiting and enjoying oble woman who was a mo ;c faiih-
ihemselves. II. T. Beins is movinsr ful and devoted companion and who
from hi:;, former location on a farm paw to it; that nothing was left un-
near Creichton. to his farm south duno to alleviate the sufferings of her
of Beaver City, Neb., an.l during the lisband. She has the hearftleft sm-
moving Mrs. Beins and the child are W' of all in the loss of one so dear
isitine- in this loealitv with relativis t" Her. 1 he tuneral was held at
and friends before leavinrr for their Plattsmouth this afternoon. Nebras-
new home in Furnas county. Their a City News.
visit here has been very much enjoyed
FINE FARM FOR SALE.
KiO acres, being the S. E. quarter
of Section 9-11-13, located one mile
west and one mile north of Murray,
known as the T. V. Davis farm. Fine
farm and well imporved. Location the
best. Price for a short time at $25,
000.00. Write or call on
John Colbert,
Weeping Water.
Doan's Regulets are recommended
by many who say they operate easily,
without griping and without bad after
effects. 25c at all drug stores.
MISS BARBARA 6ER
ING ENTERTAINS SUN
: DAY SCHOOL GLASS
Miss Florence Thwaite. who is in
the City as a guest at the Gering home,
assisted Miss Baibara Gering last
evening in entertaining her Sunday
school class at her home by relating
many interesting stories of her na
tive land, Africa. Mis Thwaite was
born and reared near Cape Town,
South Africa, and came io America
some three years ro for her health,
and since that time lias 'wen an exile
here, as the war has in.ule it very
dangerous for her to attempt to make
the return voyage, and she is forced
to remain here until conditions grow
more safe. Miss Thwaite last evening
told of the mtny different animals
which make their home on the conti
nent of Africa, and her ta'l: held the
complete attention of the young lads
until she closed. This afternoon she
will talk to the L'tle Irri;ers at the
St. Luke's rectory and this evening
will attend the metiing of the
Woman's Auxiliary of S'. Luke's par
ish which will be held at the home of
Dr. E. W. Cook and wife. The won
derful experiences of this talented
lady certainly proves of the rarest in
terest to all who have heard her and
they are such as are vouchsafed to
few.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE 7-room house. 2 lots.
barn and outbuildings; 3 blocks
from Columbian school. Inquire of
Homer Shrader. ll-3-tf-d&w
Read the want ads in the JournaL
by the many old frienels of the family.
Old Resident Visits Here.
Sunday School Committee Meets.
FVnm YOdnfsdav'a PnVv.
The executive committee of the Cass
Last evening Hugh Allison of Su
perior, Neb., arrived in this city for
a short visit in this locality, where he
was formerly a resident for a number
County Sunday School association met Uf years. Mr. Allison is a son of
yesterday at Union to take up a num- James G. Allison, who for several
ber of the plans for the forthcoming years was enjraired in farminir on the
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oisuicc conventions ot the association Dovey section near Cedar Creek, and
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which meet on the 1th, oth and Cth of the family moved from here in 1887
prii. the J-irst district will hold anj located near Superior. Mr. Hugh
their convention at Plattsmouth, while Allison is at present one of the coun-
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tne eeonu district meeting will be at hy commissioners of Nuckolls county.
Weeping Water and the Ihird district and decided to pay a long-intended
convention will be at Wabash. The visit back to the old home in Cass
committee also discussed a number of I county
their plans lor the state convention of
the Sunday School association, which
meets in Falls City in June and which
gives promise ot being one of the
greatest meetings in the history of
the state association
Issues Marriage License.
Joseph Kk'in Improving.
Frnm Tuesdav's Pliv.
This morning County Judge Allen
J. Beeson issueel a marriage license
to Mr. Paul E. Goehry and Miss Eliza
beth J. Taylor, both of Murdock, who
will be wedded this week in that city.
T i i I. r ii i
From Wednesdav-f. Dallv i-oin vi me young people are very
The many Plattsmouth friends of I prominent in the community where
Joseph Klein will be greatly pleased they reside
to learn that this gentleman has so CITROLAX
far recovered from his recent opera- CITROLAX
tion for appendicitis that it is possi- CITROLAX
ble for his family to have him taken
to his home where he will rest and re- uest thing for constipation, sour
cuperate from his illness. Mr. Klein stomach, lazy liver and sluggish
has been at the Immanuel hospital for bowels. Stops a sick headache almost
the past live weeks after undergoing at 0nce. Gives a most thorough and
very severe operation for appendi- satisfactory flushiner no pain, no
citis and his condition was very seri- nausea. Keeps your .system cleansed,
ous for several days, but fortunately I sweet and wholesome. Ask for
he was able to rally and is now feel- Citrolax. Sold everywhere.
ing greatly improved
Dr. Albert Fricke of South Omaha
A household remedy in America for was here today for a short time vis-
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years ur. Thomas' eclectic un. iting witn nis parents, ir. anu wis.
For cuts, sprains, burns, scalds, F. G. Fricke, and family, coming down I
. i I- ,t a. ! r. o 4 i.L:n
bruises. z;ic and buc. At all druziirom tne metropolis on no. una
stores. I afternoon.
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Announcing
THE FIRST SHOWING
of
STETSON HATS
for Spring 1916
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est shapes and colors' in hats
by Stetson the acknowledged
style and quality leader
among American hatters.
The Stetson wearer can rest
assured of the style of his hat.
For Stetson sets the style.
Let us show you the new
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only your head but your
physique and personality.
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