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Neb State Historical Soc
TOL. XXXIV.
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA. MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1916.
No. 90.
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EASTER SUNDAY
IS OBSERVED IN
PLATTSMOUTH
The Various Churches Hold Appropri
ate Services and Many Are Present
to Observe the Day.
Easter day, the feast celebrated
wherever the Christian faith has
found a footing; was celebrated yes
terday in Plattsmouth in a manner
that expressed the faith end gratitude
of a Christian people in their rejoicing
at the resurrection of their Christ.
The day opened rather unfavorably
with the weather rather threatening,
but soon the clouds began to drift
away and by noon the skies were clear
but the threatening weather condi
tions did not deter the residents of the
city from their duties at church, and
utmost capacity by the members of
every house of worship was filled to
the churches and their friends and
guests.
Easter is perhaps the greatest day
in the Christian calendar, as it is the
celebration of the conquest of death
by the master, who in atonement for
the Fins of the world perished on the
cross, and through faith in Him the
Christians look for the lesurrection
of those that believe in Him. While
the Christmas season is the feast of
the promise of the redemption of the
world through the advent of Christ,
the Easter day is the fulfillment of
this promise in the resurrection, and
is hailed with songs of joy and re
joicing in every land where the story
cf the cross has been carried.
Each church in this city had ar
ranged for special cervices to mark
the day and in each house of worship
the nodding Easter lilies added their
touch to the beauty and solemnity of
the occasion while the songs of-faith'
and rejoicing in the risen Lord filled
the churches with their lessons of
faith and hope in the future life.
St. Paul's Evangelical church was
filled to capacity at the morning serv
ice at 10:30, a great many driving in
from the country to be present at the
service and to receive the communion,
which was administered by the pas
tor, Rev. J. H. Steger. The choir gave
a number of the German Easter
hymns which added very much to the
impressiveness of the occasion, while
the pastor gave a very inspiring ser
mon dealing with the resurrection and
the faith which is necessary to secure
ledemption through the belief in the
Christ.
The text of Rev. Steger's sermon
was taken from St. Peter, chapter 1,
verse 3: "Blessed be the God and
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
which accordingly to His abundant
mercy hath begotten us again into a
lively hope by the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead to an in
heritance reserved in Heaven for
you." The congregation also gave a
number of inspiring Easter hymns
The special Easter collection amounted
to $125.
At St. Luke's Episcopal church the
c'ay was observed in a most impressive
and beautiful manner by the members
of the parish at the services commenc
ing with a celebration of the Holy
Eucharist by the rector, Father W. S
Leete, at 6 o'clock, which was quite
largely attended, as was also the sec
end celebration of the Eucharist at
7:30. At the 11 o'clock service the
choral celebration of the Eucharist
was observed in a most impressive
manner and the beautiful music of
the service was rendered most pleas
ingly by the choir. At this service
the members of Mt. Zion commandry,
' Knights Templar, were present in a
body and partook of the communion.
Two special numbers were given by
the members of the choir, the anthem,
'Christ Is Risen Today," with a solo
by Miss Barbara Clement, and "In-
cronatus," a solo by Mrs. John W.
Falter. The church was beautifully
o.ecorated with a profusion of Easter
lilies throughout, while the altar was
arranged with great bouquets of the
cut Easter lilies, making the scene
cne of great beauty.
The sermon of Father Leete was
taken from the text, "Heaven endur
cth for the night, but joy cometh in
the morning," and was one filled with
the spirit of joy at the resurrection of
the Saviour and the freedom of those
who will believe and follow His teach
ings to enjoy eternal life and glory in
the hereafter.
The Easter" offering of the church
was one that was most pleasing to
every member of the parish as $157.95
was realized for the church work.
In the evening the Rt. Rev. Arthur
L. Williams, bishop of Nebraska, was
present and administered the sacra
ment of Holy confirmation to the class
of -young people uniting their ilves
with the church.
The bishop delivered one of his
usual impressive and uplifting ser
mons which filled every one present
with the thought of the day and the
beautiful lesson that the day brought
to their lives. At this service the choir
gave as the anthem "As It Began to
Dawn," the solo part being taken by
Mrs. John W. Falter.
The day was observed at the First
Methodist church by an appropriate
program at the opening hour of the
Sunday school, given by the beginners'
and primary departments of the Sun
day school, which was very much en
joyed and gave the lesson of the
Easter day in a manner most pleasing.
The little folks seated on the platform
amid the Easter lilies and nodding
ferns made a picture of beauty with
their little faces aglow with the inspi
ration of the message of ' the risen
Lord. The closing number on tho pro
gram was a duet appropriate to the
Easter time given by Mrs. Mae Mor
gan and Miss Leona Brady, with the
Plattsmouth male quartet, Messrs. D.
C. York, Jennings Seivers, F. A.
Cloidt and W. G. Brooks assisting.
At the morning worship hour, the
pastor, Rev. F. M. Druliner, delivered
a very impressive sermon on the story
of the resurrection and the message of
the risen Savior to the world to be
lieve and enjoy eternal life. At this
service the choir gave as a special
number "As It Began to Dawn" by
Spence, in a most pleasing manner,
adding greatly to the beauty of the
redvice.
During the day there were twenty-
nine received into the full membership
of the church and four were given
baptism by the pastor. As a result of
the self-denial Passion week offering
$G4.70 was realized which will aid in
the church work.
In the evening three special num
bers were made a part of the service,
being a special Easter anthem by the
Glee club, "The Resurrection" by Shel
ley, sung by Mrs. E. H. Wescott and a
number by the Plattsmouth male quar
tet, "Low in the Gi-ave," which were
all of vital assistance in conveying the
lessons of the day. The pastor gave
one of his most interesting sermons
t this service, which completed one
of the most interesting and profitable
Easter services that has been enjoyed
at this church. The attendance was
quite large at all the services.
Yesterday was observed in the
Church of Christ by special services.
A large atendance marked every ser
vice. The bible school was favored
by two special numbers by the male
quartet consisting of Herman Hough,
Rev. H. G. McClusky, Bert and Roy
Knorr. These were much appreci
ated by the large number present.
The morning service was given to
the children, the pastor presenting a
special Easter sermon for them. In
the evening Rev. PerLee spoke to a
large congregation on "The Risen
Lord," presenting the proof and facts
of the resurrection which prove the
claims of Christ to be true. At the
evening service the congregation in a
business session voted to commence
work on a new parsonage to house the
pastor and his family. This move is
very much appreciated by all. The
house will be a modern, six-room bun
galow and will be situated on the lot
north of the church.
The First Presbyterian church, in
honor of the Eastertide, was deco
rated in a very handsome manner with
carnations and Easter lilies as well as
ferns and presented a most beautiful
appearance, while the auditorium was
filled with a large congregation to en
joy the splendid services prepared for
the Risen King. The special musical
numbers at the morning service con
sisted of a selection by the male quar
tette composed of Rev. H. G. McClus
ky, Herman Hough, Bert Knorr and
R. W. Knorr, "The Wondrous Crown
by Parker, while the choir gave two
very pleasing numbers, "I Am He
That Liveth" and "Lives Again Our
Glorious King" and the delightful way
in which these numbers were rendered
added very much to the impressive
ness of the service. Miss Mathilda
Vallery gave as a solo number "Ho
sanna" in her usual talented manner
that made it most pleasing.
The sermon by the pastor, Rev. H.
G. McClusky, was on "Resurrection
and was one filled with inspiration to
the members of the congregation for-
j tunate enough to hear it.
At the morning service Mr. C. A
Rawls was ordained as an elder of the
church and the communion partaken of
by some two hundred communicants,
wiile a number of new members were
received by confession of faith.
The Catholic church observed the
day with the Easter masses and at
both the St. Johns and Holy Rosary
churches there were large congrega
tions present to take part in the ser
vices and to partake in the administra
tion of the sacrament of Holy Com
munion. The altars at the St. John's
church were beautifully decorated
with Easter lilies and ferns forming a
beautiful setting for the impressive
scene as the members joined with the
celebrant of the mass. Rev. Father M.
A. Shine, in the worship of the King
of Kings risen from the dead. Masses
were celebrated at both 8:20 and 10:30
in the morning.
TWENTY-SIX YEARS
AS POLICE JUDGE
IN PLATTSMOUTH
From Friday's Daily.
One of the results of the recent pri
mary has been the renomination of
Judge M. Archer for police magistrate
in the city of Plattsmouth on the dem
ocratic ticket. This marks the begin
ning of twenty-six years of service in
this position by the judge, as there
will be no opposition to his re-election
to the office he has so capably filled.
The judge is held in the highest es
teem by every one for the able manner
in which he has filled the office and
year in and year out has been on the
job in handing out justice to the
wrongdoers in a very fair and impar
tial manner that has won him hosts
of friends. Although well advanced in
years, it is not often that the judge is
not in his office from early in the
mprning until the close in the after
noon. For the republican nomination
James G. Mauzy received a number of
votes in the different wards from his
admiring friends, but Jim is not in the
least desirous of donning the judicial
ermine and sitting on the seat of police
Judge and will give Judge Archer a
clear field for the position.
LITTLE SON OF WILL
JEAN IS KICKED BY
FRIGHTENED HORSE
From Friday's Dally.
James, the eight year old son or
Mr. and Mrs. Will Jean, met with a;
very serious accident at the farm
southwest of this city yesterday aft
ernoon as the result of being kicked
by a horse, and suffered the fracture
of the left leg just above the knee
joint.
It seems that James and his twin
brother, Covert, were at the barn and
had brought in a young calf which
they were going to tie up, and placed
the calf in the same stall as that in
which one of the horses was tied. Cov
ert had climbed into the manger and
tied the calf, when the horse became
frightened at the calf and started to
kick and one of the blows from the
horse's hoofs caught James in the leg
a few inches above the knee, inflicting
a very serious break, and the little lad
fell to the floor, where he laid for sev
eral minutes. Covert, seeing the help
less condition of his brother, and re
gardless of the vicious kicking of the
horse, climbed out of the manger and
dragged the injured boy out of the
range of the horse's hoofs. The an
imal was wild with fright and kept up
the kicking all the time until the boys
were out of the barn, and it is fortu
nate that one or both of the lads were
not killed in the mix-up. James was
carried to the house and Dr. J. S. Liv
ingston summoned from this city to
dress the wound and set the leg.
This morning the injured boy is re
ported as resting as easily as possible
under the conditions and it is hoped
that he will recover without any seri
ous effects from the injured leg
James has had a number of quite seri
ous accidents during his few years
and seems to have more than his share
of bad luck.
Mike Rys, the veteran blacksmith
who has been here for the past few
days enjoying a visit with his many
friends, departed this morning for St.
Joseph, Missouri, where he has been
employed for the past few months.
GOOD BASE BALL
GAME PLAYED
HERE SUNDAY
The Red Sox Are Defeated by Score
of 2 to 1 in Game With the
McGraws of Omaha.
Before a large and enthusiastic
crowd the Red Sox lost their first
game since May 23, 1915, being nosed
out by the McGraw Electrics to the
tune of 2 to 1. The battle was hard
fought throughout and not until the
last man was out in the ninth was the
crowd content that the Red Hose
should hold the small end of the score.
Although defeated the locals were by
no means outplayed, as time after
time when a hit would have meant a
run the blow was sure to fall into a
fielder's hands, no less than three runs
being cut off in this manner. For
Plattsmouth Greko started the fray,
but was relieved by Connors and the
eld "war horse," who has been the
hero of many a Plattsmouth victory,
pitched a mighty fine ball game. He
let the visitors down with three hits
one of these a scratch had perfect
control and as of old fielded his posi
tion in fautless style. It was a great
day for the outfielders, no less than
twelve putouts being recorded in the
cuter gardens. Both teams fielded in
tip-top shape, the only bobble of the
day being recorded against Parriott,
but it was an excusable slip as the
plucky third sacker barely had time to
recover from a hot liner but heaved it
a little too high for Craig.
The visitors started the scoring in
the second. Greko gtve Adams a free
ticket to the initial sack. Noone fol
lowed with a neat sacrifice down the
third base line. Greko then heaved
one to the stand anS a moment later
Adams scored on his brother, Joe's,
long sacrifice to center. Connors was
then sent to the mound and held the
enemy safe at all time, Parriott's bob
ble being responsible for the visitors'
tally in the eighth. Not until the
ninth were the Hose able to complete
the circuit, Beal opening with a sharp
drive to right, stole second, advanced
to third on Parriott's sacrifice and
scored on Herold's drive to right. Con
nors tried hard to continue the rally,
but his best was a grounder down the
third base line, retiring the side. That
the locals will have one of the best
teams that has ever, cavorated around
on the local diamond goes without any
question, and with a little polishing up
it will be able to hold its own with any
of the fast teams in this section.
The following was the tabulated
score of the conflict:
RED SOX.
AB II PO A E
Beal, cf 4 1 4 9 0
Parriott, 3b 4 0 0 3 1
Fahnestock, ss 4 0 1 3 0
Herold, c 4 1 7 1 0
Connors, rf , p 4 1 1 3 0
Huff, 3b 2 0 1 2 0
Mason, If 3 0 0 0 0
Greko, p, rf 2 1 0 0 0
Craig, lb 4 0 13 0 0
Tctals 30 4 27 12 1
M'GRAW ELECTRICS.
AB H PO A E
Saup, ss 3 1 0 1 0
Finlayson, 3b 4 1 1 6 0
Westergard, 2b 3 0 2 2 0
J. Noone, lb 4 0 10 0 0
Krug, cf 4 1 4 0 0
A. Adams, c 3 0 6 0 0
T. Noone, rf 2 0 1 0.0
J. Adams, If 2 0 3 0 0
Weber, p 3 0 0 0 0
Totals
28 3 27 9 0
Visits Writh Their Father.
Yesterday the J. W. Johnson home
was the scene of a pleasant gathering
when a number of the children and
grandchildren gathered to spend the
day with Mr. Johnson, who has been
feeling rather poorly for the past
week. Those coming from out of the
city were Jay Johnson, St. Joseph,
Missouri; J. E. Johnson, wife and son
Edgar of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Bag
nall of Lincoln. The party returned
to Omaha in tho afternoon in the auto
of Mr. J. E. Johnson.
Ben Beckman came up this after
noon' from his home near Murray to
spend a few hours her looking after
some trading with the merchants.
GROOM ILL WITH SMALLPOX
AND WEDDING POSTPONED
f
From Friday's Dally.
A message was received here yes
terday by Hon. R. B. Windham, an
nouncing that Kenyon Riddle of Har
rington, Kansas, whose marriage to
Miss Kathryn Windham was to have
occurred tomorrow, was quarantined
at his home for smallpox and would
not be able to reach this city for the
ceremony. The young man is doing
nicely but his illness at this time
makes it necessary to postpone the
wedding for a few weeks until he re
covers and is released from quaran
tine. The wedding was to have been
held at the Windham home tomorrow
afternoon, but will now be delayed un
til a later date when the groom-to-be
can be released.
RENEWED INTEREST
IN THE BOY SCOUTS
IN PLATTSMOUTH
From Friday' Dally.
The boy scout movement seems to
be gaining renewed interest in this
city and a large number of the boys
of the community are preparing to
take up the work of this organization
during the coming summer. The boy
rcouts have been gaining in strength
in this country for the past few years
and the training and instruction which
the youth of the community receives
in this order is calculated to benefit
him very much mentally, physically
and morally. The training gives the
boys an insight into a part of the mil
itary life and fits them to be better
soldiers in case they should ever be
called upon to defend their country in
time of war. The drills tend to give
the boy the. physical exercise which
they need, and the lessons of duty and
obedience to a higher authority puts
then in condition where they can be
made into useful citizens with a great
deal more ease. The first aid to the
injured and other drills are also such
as improve the understanding of the
boys and make them brighter and
keener in their work. It is to be hoped
that the younger boys will take up
this work and keep at it until they
have a live organization that will be
able to accomplish things and make a
mark for efficiency. A meeting was
held last evening at the rest room in
the Hotel Riley block and the prelim
inary plans for the summer were dis
cussed. C. F. HARRIS HOME IS
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
From Saturday's Dallv.
Last Monday night while the light
ning was playing its damaging song,
it visited the home of C. F. Harris,
about four miles north of town, and
succeeded in burning up the telephone
line completely for a distance of per
haps thirty feet. It struck his home
and tore off a strip of weather board
ing about 12 feet square and scorched
a cottonwood tree on one side from
the ground up a distance of about 20
feet without bursting the bark. The
Harris' were all awake at the time and
Mr. Harris says that on looking out
of the window they could see the fire
falling from the telephone wire and
that they knew the lightning had
struck something close by and at one
time he thought it was the barn that
had suffered. They had no knowledge
of the house being struck until Tues
day morning whwen they made an in
vestigation Union Ledger.
Goes to Omaha Hospital
This afternoon Fritz Simoneit de
parted for Omaha where he will enter
the Immanuel hospital an( will be op
erated on tomorrow, if posible. Mr.
Siemoneit a few days ago strained hU
side in a very painful manner whi!
engaged in lifting and it has been
found necessary to perform a surgjeal
operation in the hope of giving him re
lief. Mrs. Siemoneit accompanied her
husband to Omaha and will remain un
til after the operation.
For the Simon Pure Benjamin
Franklin Lightning Rod, call on C W.
Vallery, or write him at Murray, Neb.
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TROUBADOURS AT
THE ELK CLUB ROOMS
TUESDAY EVENING
From Friday's Daily."
A very pleasing entertainment has
been arranged for at the Elks' club on
next Tuesday evening when Griffin's
Troubadours, a musical organization
of five persons and a lady entertainer
will be present to present a high class
entertainment at the Elks. The mu
sical program will last from 8 until 9
o'clock and will be one of the most
pleasing that has appeared in this city
as they present a well selected pro
gram and one that cannot help but
please the most discriminating. For
the entertainment the members of the
order will be given tickets which they
can dispose of to their friends in or
der that they may enjoy the pleasant
event. The occasion is one that will
be very pleasing, as the company
comes very highly recommended and
will afford the Elks and their friends
a very pleasant time.
DEATH OF EDWARD
DUTTON, A FORMER
PLATTSMOUTH BOY
From Saturday' Daily. j
This morning the body of Edward
Dutton arrived in this city from Den
ver for interment in the family lot in
Oak Hill cemetery beside that of his
father, former County Commissioner
S. W. Dutton, who passed away some
twenty years ago. The old friends of
the family here were not aware of the
death of Mr. Dutton until last evening
when the notice of the funeral was
sent to this city, and a great many
were prevented from attending the
last sad rites on thi3 account.
The departed was born in this city
and spent his boyhood and early man
hood here where the family made
their home for a great many years,
and he has a host of friends here who
regret greatly to learn of his death
just in the prime of life. After finish
ing school here Mr. Dutton engaged in
railroading and for several years was
employed as an engineer on the Bur
lington. About two years ago his
health began to fail and he found it
necessary to leave Lincoln, where he
was making hLs home, and remove to
Denver, where he has since resided,
making a brave fight against the in
roads of the dread disease, consump
tion. After the death of the father and
husband, S. W. Dutton, Mrs. Dutton,
the mother of Edward, removed to the
Pacific coast to make her home with
her son, Arthur, and she was. unable
to be present at the funeral services.
Besides the wife, mother and brother
residing at San Diego, Cal., the fol
lowing brothers and sisters are left to
mourn the passing of this worthy gen
tleman: Mrs. C. A. Richey and Mrs.
Ben Davis of Omaha; John W. Dut
ton, Des Moines, Iowa, and Albert
Dutton of University Place.
WILLIAM EVERETT
DIES AT THE AGE
OF 101 YEARS
From Friday's Daily.
The information was received here
yesterday of the death near South
Bend of William Everett, who may
well be considered the oldest resident
of the county, as he was at the time
of his death last Saturday, ioi years
and twenty-three days of age. Mr.
Everett has been making his home at
the residence of William Richards,
near South Bend, and has been rather
feeble during the last few years, due
largely to his very advanced age and
generally debilitated condition. He
was well known throughout the coun
ty and for some years resided south
of this city. The funeral was held at
South Bend and tha body was laid to
rest in the cemetery near that place.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fetzer and
son, Elmer Johnson and Ernest Ah of
the vicinity of Louisville motored to
this city Saturday morning and spent
the day visiting relatives and friends
and attending to some important busi
ness matters. Mr. Fetter and Mr. Ahl
were pleasant callers at this office.
START A CRUSADE AGAINST
THE DANDELION EARLY
From Friday's Dallv.
The citizens of Omaha are starting
a crusade on the dandelions in the
lawns of their city and it seems u--though
a movement of this kind in
Plattsmouth would be about the
proper thing to undertake as the yel
low blossoms are beginning to creep
out in hundreds and thousands, anil
right at the start is the proper time
to dig them out and save their going
to seed and scattering millions of heed
all over the town. When once they get
a good start in a lawn it is pretty near
good night as far as the grass is con
cerned as the dandelions multply
twice as fast and gradually force out
the grass with their rank growth. Get
busy with the dandelions now and
save vour lawns from their ravages.
THE PLATTSMOP
TENNIS CLUB IS
GETTING IN SHAPE
From Friday' Dailr.
The' Plattsmouth Tennis club met
last evening at the office of County At
torney A. G. Cole to discuss plans for
the ensuing year. There were quite a
number of the followers of the game
present at the office and a very pleas
ant time was spent in the anticipation
cf the various matches to be staged
this summer. The old officers of the
association, G. H. Falter, president;
E. A. Wurl, vice-president, and Ray
Larson, secretary and treasurer, were
re-elected. It was decided, among
other matters that this year the ladies
will be allowed the use of the court at
any time, and this will hav the effect
of greatly stimulating the interest iti
the game in the city.
It is only in the last few years that
the interest in tennis has developed in
this city, but since the construction of
the courts on Chicago avenue there
has been a great tennis spirit shown
throughout the city.
THE STORK BUSY IN
PLATTSMOUTH ON
EASTER SUNDAY
The stork was quite busy in thi: lo
cality yesterday and as a result of the
visit of the kindly old bird two little
ladies have arrived to make their fu
ture home in this community. Th-"
home of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Rawls
ws gladdened when a fine little daugh
ter arrived at their home yesterday
morning and the little Miss Rawls as
well as the mother are both doing
nicely and Glen is able to be at work
this morning as usual, although he is
ieeling very much the honor of being
"dad" that has befallen him. The
friends of the family trust that the
little one may be a joy and comfort
to the parents in the years to come
and enjoy many years of happiness.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Salsbury also re
ceived a most welcome Easter present
when a fine little girl arrived at their
home yesterday morning, and Jeff is
feeling mighty proud over the addition
that has been made to the family.
Both the mother and daughter are get
ting along in fine shape and the occa
sion of the advent of the little one has
been one of the greatest of pleasure to
the happy parents as well as tho rela
tives and friends.
Card of Thanks.
I desire to express to the voters of
the first commissioner district my
deep appreciation of their cordial sup
port at the recent primaries and as
sure the taxpayers of the county that
my greatest desire is to serve them to
the best of my ability in the office of
commissioner. Julius A. Pitz.
George Cook of Alvo, one of the
leading residents of that section of the
county, was here Easter visiting
with his brother, C. E. Cook and his
sisters, Mrs. T. W. Vallery, Mrs. W.
D. Wheeler and Mrs. S. 0 Cole, de
parting this afternoon for Omaha,
from where he will return to Alvo.
Attorney C. E. Tefft of Weeping
Water was here today attending to
some matters in the district court.