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VOL. XXXIV.
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1916.
No. 88
NEW IMPROVEMENTS
AND MANY CHANGES
MADE IN THIS CITY
From Friday's Daily.
The spring changes in property and
improvements in the residence section
of the city are now under way and
each day there is an increase in the
list of those who are planning perma
nent improvements in their property
or the erection of new homes. The
section along Main street or High
school hill has promise of two new
residences in the near future that will
add a great deal to this section of the
city which is ideal for home purposes
Will Swatek, the hardware dealer, ex
pects to put up a new home ere long
on his lots between Twelfth and Thir
teenth streets and Storekeeper E. C.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 is contemplating the building of
a neat residence on the lots at the cor
ner of Twelfth and Main streets, the
lots formerly belonging to the Fox
well estate. Both of these homes will
be splendid additions to that section
of the city. F. G. Fricke, the drug
gist, a few days ago purchased the
fine residence property of Mrs. Ger
trude Morgan on North Sixth street,
which he expects to occupy about the
first of May. This is one of the most
commodious homes in the city and is
thoroughly equipped and modern
throughout and will make the Fricke
family a splendid home. The Fricke
residence property at Sixth and Vine
streets will be used for rental pur
poses, for the present at least.
COUNCIL DONE THE
PROPER CAPER IN
VACATING STREET
From Friday' Dally.'" '
The action of the city council in va
cating the section of Clara street
which runs between the present Bur
lington shop yards and those which
the railroad company has recently pur
chased seems to be a move in the right
direction and shows the spirit that 3
being fostered between the Burlington
and the city of Plattsmouth a feeling
of confidence and helpfulness along all
lines. The street which will be closed
for a block is one that is used quite a
good deal but the opening of Cass
street, a block further lth, will take
care of all the traffic t omes down
this highway and it wii seriously
inconvenience anyone to . reat ex-
tent, excepting perhaps
who may reside right on v
that Is to be vacated, and
pr
t ,vo
street
will
only be compelled to go a b nd
a half out of their way to find c,
well kept road into the business
of the city. The purchase of the O .
tract of land by the Burlington was
event that was a sourse of a grt
deal of pleasure to the residents of the
city, and by granting them the use of
the street abutting on their property
tn either side of the highway, it makes
it possible for them to make a good
use of the land in their plans for the
development of their property here.
The street, heretofore, cut off the ne'V
addition and the old shop property,
but they can now be mde one as the
council and the city government has
given their consent to the measure,
that is really one of much importance
to the town.
NUMBER OF SHRINERS AT
CEREMONIES AT LINCOLN
From Friday's Dally.
The members of the Shriners in this
city who are affiliated with the Lincoln
temple of that order were in Lincoln
last evening attending the annual cer
emonies of the shrine and enjoying
the splendid time which is always a
feature of these fraternal gatherings.
The boys returned home this morning
cn the early Burlington train and did
not seem to be damaged to any great
extent by the hot desert winds or the
burning sands. Those in the party re
turning this morning were W. A. Rob
ertson, Glen Perry, J. IL Burnie, II. S.
Barthold, James Robertson, W. C. Tip
pens and Leonard Schafer. The gen
eral pleased expression of the mem
bers of the party was an indication of
the splendid time they had enjoyed at
their ceremonial.
Subscribe for the Journal.
Suffering From Sore Leg.
From Friday's Dally.
Joe Sedlock, jr., one of the genia
employes of the Burlington freight car
department, is taking an enforced lay
off, due to a very sore knee which for
the past week has been giving him a
grent deal of trouble. Joe is having
the member treated by a physician
and hopes to have it in shape in
short time so he can resume his work
in the shops. The afflicted leg is quite
sore and painful and makes it very
annoying for Joe to get around at all.
A MCKELVIE CLUB HAS
BEEN LAUNCHED
IN PLATTSMOUTH
From Friday's Dally.
The admirers of S. R. MeKelvie of
Lincoln, who is a candidate for the re
publican nomination for governor of
the state, have got busy and launched
forth a new club for "MeKelvie for
Governor" and propose to do their ut
most to see that the Lincoln newspa
perman and former lieutenant gover
nor is elevated to the chief office in
the state. Mr. MeKelvie, on his visits
to this county, has met a numbtf of
th voters and has created a most fa
vorable impression. The organization
in this county is headed by Henry Eik
enbary as president and Nelson Jean
as secretary and propose during the
next few days to put in some mighty
good licks for their candidate and give
him a iift toward the coveted goal.
The republicans have a four-cornered
cht for the governorship and Mr.
MeKelvie should be among the leaders
n the rac? in the county, while C. J.
Miles of Hastings is being boosted to
quite an extent by a number of his
friends in the county, and since his
visit. here last Tuesday his stock has
risen considerably in value and his
i-uccess at the primary would not be
unexpected. The republican campaign
has been somewhat overshadowed by
the democratic campaign for the office
which has been most intense.
PARKING AUTOS ON MAIN
STREET HAS A TRYOUT
From FrldaVn DsUlv.
The new plan for parking the auto
mobiles on the street which was pro
posed by Chief of Police Barclay some
time ago leceived its first try out to
day when a number of the automobile
owners on lower Main street ran their
cars out to the center of the street
and allowed them to stand there in
stead of crowding up to the curb and
sidewalk with the machines which
makes it miwb mnra unlinnilv tn 1nrIc
Vifter the traffic than if the machines
xere allowed to stand in order m the
Ver of the street. The chief of po-
R
nntl the police committee of the
t, ui nave the matter in charge and
wii. study the pi-oposition thoroughly
with the view of having this system
used on the streets of the city in car
ing for the automobile traffic.
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PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY
AT THE C. E. HOWE HOME
From Saturday's Dally.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E
Howe on high school hill was the
scene of a merry gathering last night,
when a party of young people re
sponded to the invitation of Mrs.
Howe to attend a surprise party given
for Marguerite and Molcolm in honor
of Malcolm's fourteenth birthday. The
evening was spent in various delight
ful games and the delicious refresh
ments served by the hostess concluded
an evening of much pleasure and one
long to be remembered by the follow
ing invited guests: Misses Clara Tri!
ity, Gladys Kaffenberger, Golda Kaf-
fenberger, Alice Pollock, Clara Mae
Morgan, Mable Lee Copenhaver, Fay
Cobb, Janet Bajeck, Helen Roberts,
Messrs. Mason Wescott, Roscoe Hill,
John Sattler, Clyde Claus, Leslie Hall,
Fred Warren, Dean Douglass, Newell
Roberts, Francis Roman.
R. C. Bailey, who was called here a
few days ago to lay to rest his mother,
departed this afternoon for his home
at Graceville, Minnesota.
Sales
Journal.
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THE HITCHCOCK
OVATION AT LIN
COLN LAST NIGHT
A Large Crowd Attends and the Dem
onstration in Behalf of the Senator
Is Most Enthusiastic
From Saturday's Dallv.
Lincoln, April' 15. The second of
Senator G. M. Hitchcock's four pri
mary speeches in this state was deliv
ered at the Lancaster County1 Wood-
row Wilson club banquet here last
night.
The affair was attended by several
hundred local and out in the state
democrats. The senator and Keih
Aeville of P,orth Platte, a governor
ship candidate, were the guests of
lionor, any they, with half ft dozen
other state democrats, made the talks
at the gathering.
All of the addresses were free of
personal or factional rancor, all of
them contained forward looks and all
of them abounded in thanksgiving at
party victories and party achieve
ments in the state and nation during
the past four years.
Senator Hitchcock replied to the at
tacks of W. J. Bryan, but did not dis
play vindictiveness or malice. He re
ported as to his stewardship of the
senatorial trust for the past five years
and his recital of the record tallied
with what democrats have been point
ing out as the record of the national
administration and conirrcss since
President Wilson assumed office.
Senator Hitchcock asked that Mr.
Bryr.n get down to specific points in
h.is discussion as to the senator's part
n the shaping of the currency bill.
"Would Mr. Bryan tell the people
that he is against tne bank guaranty
feature? I contended for it," the sen
ator said.
"Does Mr. Bryan object to national
banks loaning money on farm mort
gages? That was another thing I con
tended for and got in the bill.
"Does Mr. Bryan mean to" tell Ne
braska people that 'farm' and 'cattle'
paper should not be recognized by the
federal reserve banks as basis for
oans to country banks? I fought for
and secuied concessions in this re-
pect."
Last night's gathering was the most
representative one held by the party
in some time past. Party laborers and
ank and file members were here from
Crete, Dorchester, Sutton, Nebraska
City, Seward, Wahoo, Cedar Bluff-;,
Alvo, Plattsmouth, Union, Valentino.
Grand Island, Stromsburg, Polk,
David City, and half a dozen Lancas
ter county towns, in addition to more
than 200 local democrats.
FINE STOCK SHIPPED FROM
CASS TO AKRON, C0L0R00
From Friday's Dallv.
Today a shipment of some fine Cass
county stock was made from this city.
The gentleman who is stocking up on
this extra fine breed of Red Polled
cattle is M. F. Vance of Akron, Colo.,
and he is well pleased with his pur
chases. Three cows were secured
from the herd of Luke L. Wiles from
his fine cattle while a thoroughbred
Red Polled bull was purchased from
the herd of Ed Tritsch, one of the lead
ing stock bleeders of this portion of
the county. The reputation of the
Red Polled cattle of Cass county is
known far and wide and Mr. Wiles has
sold a great many of his thoroughbred
cattle to breeders in different sections
of the country and they have always
proved a great success. Mr. Tritsch
is also one of the successful breeders
who have taken up this strain of cat
tle and made good with it.
Iowa Young People Married.
Saturday afternoon Mr. John Joseph
Ford and Miss Flossie Stark, both of
Villisca, Iowa, arrived in the city and
hastened to the court house where
they inquired the location of the mar
riage license department, and secur
ing the precious document requested
Judge Beeson to unite them in wed
lock, which he did, and the two happy
young people returned to their home
on No. 2 the same evening.
Read the want ads in the Journal.
JOHN JONES TO PAY FINE
ON STREET WORK
From Friday's Daily-
John Jones, giving his residence as
any old place ami his destination the
fame, was present at roll call this
morning in Judge M. Archer's court
to answer to a charge of being drunk
in violation of the peace and dignity
of the city. The court, after hearing
the evidence in the case, decided that
John had offended to about the extent
of $1 and costs and as he was without
the required cash to liquidate that
amout the court turned him over to
Chief of Police Barclay to see that he
put in labor on the streets of the city
sufficient to satisfy the demands of
the law and when this was completed
John would be free to go on his way
rejoicing.
YOUNG LADIES OF
THE JUNIOR CLASS IN
LEAP YEAR PARTY
From Saturday's Dally
The young ladies of the Junior class
of the high school last evening enter
taincd in a very charming manner at
a leap year party and a number of the
young gentleman mends of the
charming hostesses were escorted in
true leap year style to the home of
Miss Delia Frans where the jolly par
ty were entertained. The evening was
epent very pleasantly in playing all
kinds of games and having a most en
joyable time in visiting, as well as
islening to a number of very fine mu
sical selections which were given by
Miss Flossie Bute, the chaperone of
the young ladies and their class ad
viser. Alter several hours had lieen
passed most agreeably the young peo
ple were treated to rno?t delicious re
freshments which served to make a
most agreeable feature of the evening
:nd one enjoyed very much by the
members of the jolly party. At a late
hour they departed homeward with
the young men vowing that the junior
girls were charming entertainers.
Those who were present were Misses
enora Snyder, Mary Ketemkamp, Be-
r trice Seybert. Grace Nolting, Mina
Kaffenberger, Lelia Duff, Anna Hiber,
Catherine Gorder, Catherine Schrack,
lossie Bute, Ethel Tritsch, Agnes
ajeck. Alpha Hallstrom, Messrs.
Reah McMaken, Robert Walling, El
mer Wetenkamp, Will Schmidtman,
Edward Rebal, Major Hall, Glen El-
iott, Dewey Zuckweiler, Harley Ce
cil, Will Nolting, Arthur White,
George Snyder, Tom Walling, Harry
Schuldice.
OGAL MEETING OF
THE DRY FEDERATION
IN PLATTSMOUTH
From Saturday's Dally.
Last evening the dry forces of the
city held a meeting at the Modern
Woodman hall to perfect their organi
zation for the ensuing campaign when
the prohibition amendment will be
submitted to the voter's of the state.
The organization for this city was
completed by the selection of the fol-
owing officers:
President A. L. Tidd.
Vice-president J. K. Pollock.
Secretary and Treasurer W. T.
Adams.
Executive Committee William
aird, O. C. Hudson.
The meeting was also addressed by
. O. Jones of Lincoln, representing
the state dry federation; who gave a
rery pleasing address in support of
!;is subject, "Shall We Put Nebraska
on the Water Wagon?" Mr. Jones is
one of the leading business men of
Lincoln and is also the originator and
president of the Epworth assembly,
which is an annual event in the cap
ital city. Mr. Jones made a very clear
and interesting address, covering the
different arguments in support of the
prohibitory amendment and the neces
sity of the supporters to rally to the
assistance of the measure at the polls.
The local organization .will get busy
t once in perfecting their arrange
ments for an active jT-rticipation in
the coming campaign.
L. M. Ingwersen bores wells
Ne-
hawka, Neb. Phone 61.
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FIRST BASE
BALL GAME OF
THE SEASON
The Red Sox Win From the I'mil Han
sen Team Ry Score of to 2.
The base ball season of 11)1(1 was
pried open yesterday afternoon in this
city when the Red Sox were able to
hang one on the Emil Hansen team of
Omaha by a score of 9 to 2 and start
cn their way towards another success
ful season that will add new laurels to
their record. The weather was rather
chilly for good, fast base ball and the
fans on the bleachers to the greater
extent were attired in overcoats to
reak the force of the gently zephyrs
that swept over the river bottoms, but
the crowd was a very creditable one
for the day and the fans were wi-11
pleased with the exhibition of the na
tional pastime given. In the features
of the game Huff and Fahnestock, the
two new members of the team, as well
as our old friend, Wilhelm Mason,
were in the limelight the greater part
of the time and the batting depart
ment of the game were especially ef
fective in securing the desired victory.
The opening session was a blank for
both teams, but in the second inning
the Red Sox began to take kindly to
the pitching of Lacey and as a result
added their first score of the game.
Huff, the first man up, rapped a nice,
fast fiy into the right field territory
that was safe; he was sacrificed
around to second by Mason; Greko
struck out; Craig was hit by one of
the slants of Mr. Lacey, and Beal,
coming up next, was able to put a
s-afe one through second which scored
Huff. Parriott ended the inning by a
fly to second base.
The third inning was where the Sox
were able to do their dirty work, how
ever, and put the game on ice as far
as they were concerned. Fahnestock
started the show with a hot one to
right field that allowed him to reach
the keystone sack, and was followed
by Herold, who bunted fast enough to
get the runner; Smith was safe at
first on a little hit down the base line.
Huff proceeded to rip things open
when he jabbed the ball on the nose
for a safety over short that scored
Fahnestock and Herold. Mason se
cured a live one through second, and
Greko, with a lively hit over the head
of the short stop, registered both Ma
son and Huff, which ended the scoring
for the inning as Beal closed by strik
ing out.
The fourth allowed the visitors to
annex one of their scores and also
gave the locals three more. Parriott
and Fahnestock were both presented
with passes to the first sack; Herold
bunted safely and on the wild throw
to catch the runner Parriott came in
with a score. Smith sacrificed to La
cey to advance the runners; Huff
struck out, and then the sensational
drive of William Mason to the center
field fence- occurred, and while it
looked good for only two bags, Bill
was able to secure three off of it as
the third sacker was unable to hold
the ball to tag Mason as he dashed
towards the third station. The Sox
scored another in the sixth inning
nhen the poor fielding of the Hansens
and the wildness of Lacey on the
mound gave them a run. Herold and
Smith both knocked pop-ups which
should have been fielded easily-but the
visitors evidently were troubled with
too large feet and could not get under
them in time. Huff was walked, fill
ing the bases, and then Lacey hit Ma
son, causing a score and forcing Her
old in. With the bases full and no
one out, Lacey rallied to the cause and
proceeded to slip over two strikeouts
on Greko and Craig, while Beal was
retired on a little grounder to short.
The ninth inning gave the visitors
their second tally of the game and
dosed the battle with the Red Sox as
the winners of the conflict.
Bob Greko was on the mound for
the locals and seems to be regaining
his old time form, although not pitch
ing the brilliant game that thrilled
the fans here last summer in many a
critical com est.
This is the first of the season and
the fans are looking forward in pleas
ant anticipation of the games that are
to follow.
The lineup of the teams were as follows:
Red Sox.
AB H PO A E
Beal, cf ft 0 2 0
Parriott, 3b 4 1 1 1-
Fahnestock, ss 4 2 2 1
lierold, c . 2 9 2 1
Smith, rf :i 1 o o
Huff, 2b 3 2 4 .3 1
Mason, If ti 2 f, 0 0
Greko, p f 1 0 1 0
Craig, lb 2 0 0
Total ,'52 11 27 8 4
Emil Hansens.
AB H PO A E
Lutes, lb ft 1 8 0 1
Pickett, rf . 5 0 0 0 0
King, 3b 2 0 1 2 1
Jas. Lacey c 2 0 7 2 0
Letten, ss 3 0 1 2 0
Langer, cf 4 0 0 0 0
Monsky, If 4 1 0 0 0
Jarosh, 2b 3 0 f 2 1
Jerry Lacey, p 3 2 0 2 1
Totals
21 4 24 10 4
PALM SUNDAY IS
OBSERVED IN
PLATTSMOUTH
Palm Sunday was observed yester
day in the churches of this city quite
extensively and particularly in the
Catholic and Episcopal churches in
which it is one of the greatest days of
the Lenten season. At St. Luke's
Episcopal church there was celebra
tion of the Holy Eucharist at 7:30 and
11 o'clock in the morning, with sermon
at the later morning service. In the
evening service was given the story
of the cross with sermon. All these
erviees were attended by very pleas
ing congregations.
At St. John's church mass was cel
ebrated by Father Shine and at the
mass the blessed palms were distrib
uted to the members of the parish. At
the Holy Rosary church Father Vlcek,
the rector, celebrated mass.
At the St. Paul's Evangelical church
the customary Palm Sunday services
were enjoyed and the sermon given by
the pastor, Rev. J. H. Steger.
The Methodist church observed the
day with special sermons by the pas
tor, Rev. F. M. Druliner, and also spe
cial musical numbers, Don York giv
ing as a solo at the morning service
'Jerusalem," and in the evening Mrs.
Mae Morgan sang "The Palms." There
will be special Passion Week self
denial services held at this church
every night except Saturday.
LADY TOURIST INVITED TO
LEAVE TOWN, AND SHE DID
Saturday evening Chief Barclay
came across a lady who was traveling
up and down the street and who from
lier appearance was an old timer who
was seeking to replenish her waning
brtunes with the coin she was able to
pick up here and there. The lady had
been here tor several days but had
managed to keep in the clear of the
police until Saturday when she was
nabbed and taken to the city bastile
to rest and meditate on her folly. The
woman was released yesterday morn
ing in time for her to return to Red
Oak, Iowa, where she claimed her
home was. The lady was escorted to
the depot and departed for the east
carrying the warning of the authori
ties not to return to this city and at
tempt to corrupt the residents.
'Billy" Banning.
From Friday's Dally.
The News has a special interest in
Hon. W. B. Banning, because he is an
Otoe county product. Almost before
William made his advent into this
world his father was a reader of this
paper and since then it has been a
constant visitor in the Banning home.
We have known Billy since childhood
and we know he is an able, energtic,
reliable business man, one in whom
confidence can be placed.
He is a candidate for lieutenant
governor and is competent to fill the
place. He was elected senator twice
from Cass county and was one of the
ablest men ever sent from that coun
ty. He is as much an Otoe county boy
as he is a Cass county boy. These
counties are so closely united that
there is ho division line. Therefore,
Otoe should give Mr. Banning a unani
mous vote. Here is "where home pride
comes in. Nebraska City News.
DEATH OF ANDREW
KAUFMANN, A HIGHLY
ESTEEMED CITIZEN
Yesterday morning the community
was profoundly shocked to learn of
the death of Andrew Kaufmann, one
of the highly esteemed residents of the
city and for several years one of the
prominent residents of Cass count v.
He had been suffering for some weeks
from la grippe, gradually growing
weaker until his death.
Andrew Kaufmann was born No
vember 30, 1841, and came to Amer
ica from Chur, Switzerland, April 18,
1882, with his wife and one child. A
number of years he worked for Mr.
O'Rourke, the tailor, of this city. From
here the family removed to Wisconsin,
where they resided until about sixteen
years ago, when they returned to Ne-
raska. Mr. Kaufmann retired five
years ago and has since made his
home in the western part of the city.
lie was a kind, devoted husband and
ather, his home and family his great
est pleasure. Mr. Kaufmann took sick
with la grippe ten weeks ago, from
which he gradually grew weaker un
til he died Sunday mominer at 8:3ft.
Mr. Kaufmann leaves a wife and one
.laughter, Miss Marie, and one adopt
ed son, Clyde Kaufmann, and an
adopted daughter, Mrs. John Waller,
of Billings, Montana. He was the
youngest of a family of six, all hav
ing preceded him in death years ago.
Ie was a member of the A. O. U. W.
The funeral services will be con
ducted from the home Tuesday after
noon at 2 o'clock.
DEATH OF MRS. BEHR
SATURDAY NIGHT
The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Behr
occurred late Saturday evening at the
home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Godfrey Fi;kler, where she has made
her home for several years. Mrs.
Behr had been in the best of health
uf to a few days ago when she suf-
ered the rupture of a blood vessel in
her head and since that, time she has
gradually -ncen growing weaker until
death caroe to her relief. She was
on in Cass county fifty-three years
ago and had spent the greater part of
her lifetime here where her family
has been among the pioneer residents
of the county, and during all these
years she has made many wirm
friends who will regret greatly to
earn of her untimely death, and it
comes as a severe blow to the aged
)arents. Besides the parents, three
brothers and two sisters, Lee Fickler
of Plattsmouth. Albert Fickler of
Stanton, Edward Fickler, residing in
Canada, Mrs. P. L. Sutter and Mrs. I.
Marshall, both of Lincoln, are left
mourn ihe loss of this estimable
ady.
The funeral services will be held at
St. John's Catholic church in this city
at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning and the
interment had at the Catholic ceme
tery west of the city.
MRS. BLAINE KEYS, FORMERLY
OF THIS CITY, DIED IN OMAHA
From Saturday -Dalir.
Last night, at her homo in Omaha,
Mrs. Blaine Keyes, formerly of this
city, passed away after an illness cov
ering some duration. Mrs. Keyes con
tinued to grow worse until her death
came shortly before 1 o'clock. Mrs.
Keyes made her home here up to two
years ago and has since been residing
in the metropolis. She leaves a hus
band and two children, a girl of nine
and a boy of five, to mourn her lo.ss.
fcs well as two brothers, Wii'. Ncwland
of this city, and Emery Newland of
Kansas City, and a married sister re
siding near Bartlett, Io v.. It is not
known just when the arrangements
for the funeral will be m-ide.
T. W. Vallery drove in this after
noon to secure medical aid for the lit
tle babe of Mr. .and Mrs. Glen Val
lery, who is very low.
Be Prepared
By having a Hayrack in time for hay
ing. Phone 2411 or see W. T. Rich
ardson at Mynard.
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