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f PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL. . MONDAY, MAY 1, 191G. PAGE 2. ANNUAL GUEST DAY OF P. E. 0, ENJOYED WITH MRS, COOK From Saturdays Dan. The ladies of Chapter F of the P. E. O. society "yesterday afternoon en joyed their annual guest day at the beautiful home of Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Cook and for the occasion the mem bers came with their 'mothers or an invited guest to enjoy with them the pleasant occasion which had been pre pared, and that was in keeping with the usual gracious hospitality of the ladies of this society. During the af ternoon a most pleasing program was given which proved a rare delight to the members and their guests. Vocal numbers were given by Miss Mathilde Vallery and Mrs. John W. Falter, which it is needless to say were very much enjoyed as was also the number of little Miss Susanna Falter, and the winsome little singer won much ap proval for her delightful selection. Misres Alice Tuey and Bernese New ell added to the general pleasure of the occasion with two highly enjoy uble readings, given in the most fin ished manner. A very dainty and delectable buffet luncheon was served in the dining room that aided in heightening the pleasures of the afternoon. The room was very prettily decorated in a color scheme of yellow and white, the spring flowers being used in the deco jations in a most effective manner. The social gatherings of the P. E. O. ladies are always most delightful end the happy occasion of yesterday will be long very pleasantly remem bered by those fortunate enough to be present. MRS. ALLIE KENNEDY IS LAID TO REST From Saturday's Dany. Yesterday afternoon the funeral lerviees of Mrs. Allie Kennedy were held at the First Methodist church. being attended by a large number of the sorrowing relatives and old friends and neighbors, to pay their last tribute of love to one who had been so near and dear to them, and the beautiful flowers banked around the casket testified eloquently to the feelings which the parsing of this kind and noble lady had called forth in the community where she had lived for almost her entire lifetime. The services were in charge of the Rev. F. M. Druliner, pastor of the ihurch. who brought in his remarks a feeling of comfort to the sorrowing family in the light of the glory of the Better Land whoe distant shore the mother's footsteps had reached, and held out for their thought the prom ise of the Savior that they, living in the light of His love, might in their allotted time once more meet with their -tteloved mother. Rev. Druliner paid a beautiful and touching tribute to the memory of the departed in her warm andkindly feeling of love and affection to those with whom she came in touch, and ho motherly influ ence that she had exercised with those with whom she had lived beneath her roof whenever possible. During the services a quartet composed of Mes dames E. H. Wescott and Charles Jelinek and Misses Leona Brady anci Florence Balser, sang two of the wel loved hymns, "Asleep in Jesus" and "Sun of My Soul" as the last words were pronounced over the casket in which rested all that was mortal of the beloved friend and mother. At the close of the service the body was borne to Oak Hill cemetery where it was laid to rest beside the husband in the family lot in that beautifu silent city. In their grief the family will receive the tenderest sympathy of the friends in their loss, which has deeply touched the hearts of every one in the community. CLAUS OHM PASSES AWAY VERY SUDDENLY From Saturday's Dally. Claus Ohm, one of our most re spected citizens and farmers, died very suddenly at his home at 10 o'clock Wednesday night. He seemed to feel all right during the day and had been at work in the feel. He seem ed to feel all right at supper time cat a "good meal and retired. About 10 o'clock he complained that it was difficult for him to get his breath and got up. He'walked down stairs and expired almost instantly. Death is supposed to be due to heart failure. At the time of going to press arrangements for the fu neral have not beeh made as it is not known just when the relatives from a distance can get here. Elmwood Leader-Echo. Office supplies at the Journal office. the members ot trie council, -u pvuvcr MRS. HENRY MILLER SUFFERS FROM ACCIDENT From Saturday's Dally. Last Friday nfternoon Mrs. Henry Miller had the misfortune to fall off their back porch, sustaining bruises of one shoulder and hip ivhich were serious enough to confine her to her bed for several days. "Grandma," as she is familiarly called, was taking out a pan of dish water when she lost her balance at the edge of the porch and a stiff gale from the north west toppled her over before she could regain her footing. She fell to the walk below with considerable force. She managed to crawl back into the house and pulled herself up to the phone and called Mr. Miller, who wis soon home, accompanied by a doctor. It was found that "Grandma," while not seriously injured, was suffering considerably, and it was realized that it would take considerable time for her to recover from the shock. Mrs. W. T. Hoover came down from Omaha to care for her mother, and she stayed over until Tuesday, when she was relieved by her sister. Mrs. Frank Underhill of Lincoln. At this writing Mrs. Miller is resting- easily and doing nicely. Elmwood Leader- Echo. PLEASANT GATHERING AT THE HOME OF MR. AND MRS, LIVINGSTON From Saturday's Daily. A most delightful time was cnjoyeii last evening at the pleasant country home of Mr. and Mrs. Benton Living ston when they entertained a large number of their friends for the even-1 ing, and it is needless to say that the occasion was one enjoyed to the ut most by the members of the jolly par ty until a late hour. The guests, both young and old, enjoyed the evening in a pleasant social time while a number of delightful musical selections on the piano and Victrola added their part TO the entertainment of th eve ning. During the evening a most de licious and dainty luncheon was partaken of, which gelded much to the pleasure of the guests and at a late hour they departed homeward, ex pressing appreciation of the delight ful hospitality which had been afford ed them. Those who were in attend ance were Messrs. and Mesdames George Snyder, Joseph Johnson, W. T. Richardson, Frank Wiles, B. W. Livingston. Misses Lenora Snyder, Grace Nolting, Mary Wetenkamp, Elizabeth Beeson, Robin Richardson, Nellie Wiles, Phemo Richardson, Ab bie Brown, Florence Richardson. Ma bel Brown, Beth Jackson. Helen Liv ingston, Bonita Porter, Rachael Liv ingston, Ellen Nolting, Jennie Living ston, Emma Richardson, Mattie Ga pen, Lillian Bajeck, Edith Gapen, anil Messrs. Arthur Wetenkamp. Will Richardson, Elmer Wetenkamp, Rob ert Walling, Harley Wiles, Arthur White, Howard Wiles, Glen Wiles, John Livingston, Elbert Wiles, George Snyder, Maldon Brown, Wili Nolting, Joe Johnson, Guy Wiles. Completes Concrete Work. From Saturday's Dally. Joseph H. McMaken and his force of workmen have just completed a fine job of concrete work on the side walk adjoining the E. G. Fricke resi dence property on Vine street, which will be quite an improvement to the property as well as making a much better walk along that street for the pedestrians. The work of Mr. Mc Maken in the concrete line ha,s been most satisfactory and the new job just completed is, as usual, a mighty fine piece of work. Mrs. Harry Gouchenour Improving. From Saturday's Dally. Mrs. Harry Gouchenour, who has been quite ill for the past three days suffering with a very severe attack of the grippe, is reported as showing much improvement and now seems on the high road to recovery from her illness. This will bo very pleasant news to the manyjfriends of this es timable lady throughout the city. Seed Corn For Sale. Best improvea early white seed corn. Inquire of C. E. Cook, telephone No. 270-W, or address II. F. D. No. 1. lwk-d&w WmV. 7...t. Don't forget the Social Dance at Murray, Nebraska, at the Puis & Gansemer Hall Sat urday evening, May G. Music by Holly orchestra. Best of or der and a good time for every body. - - " V - -a.. m-iw vt .rrta hu. SHORT SESSION OF DISTRICT COURT THIS MORNING From Saturday's Dally. This morning district court was con vened by Judge Begley to take up the case of Archibald Hohenshell vs. Kate Hohenshell, et al, which was tried to the court. This is a case where the plaintiff is seeking to establish his heirship to an estate in which the de fendants are the beneficiaries. A mandate has been received by th? clerk of the district court, James Rob ertson, from the state supreme court, in which the decision cf the higher court affirms the judgment of the low er court in favor of the defendant in the case of the First National Bank vs. J. D. Cross. This case was de cided several months ago by the su preme court in finding for Mr. Cress. BIG SALE OF FORD CARS DURING MONTH OF APRIL During the month of April there have been quite a large number of sales of Ford automobiles made by W. W. Wasley, the local agent for this company, and as a result of his ef forts there are quite a number of Cass county people numbered among the owners of these machines. In chuled in the list are the following: E. F. Steinhaus, Louisville, roadster and touring car; Frank G. Blotzer. jr., touring car; Clyde H. Fuller, touring car; Dr. G. H. Gilmore, Mur lay. touring car; Miss Mae Barker, Mynard, touring car; Q. K. Permele, touring car; K. L. Kniss. Mmray, touring car; Albert Sergun, touring car; Will Jean, touring car; Philip Sehafer, Nehawka, touring car; A. F. Seybcrt, touring car; Herman Engel kemcier, touring car; Frank Grauf, Murray, touring car; Miss Edna Pe tersen, touring car; Glenn Campbell, Murray, touring ear; D. L. Amick, touring car; Charles Tarker, touring rnr; Herman J. Hough, touring car. This makes nineteen cars that have been sold in the last month and Mr Wasley fools vrry well pler.sed ove. the result of his work. 'Died In South Dakota. Euecne Ea.-ter. son of Mr. and Mrs. Jam?s Easter, residing west cf here, died Tue.day at midnight at Blunt, South Dakota. Eugene had go.M'j there to live and was working on a ranch. Last Sunday a message came telling of his serious illness and Mr; and Mrs. Easier departed that oY.y for the heme of their son, to find that he was suffering from a severe case of pneumonia. Medical aid was summoned but to no avail and the promising young man was taken away at a time when real life was just ir its infancy. The body will be brought here for interment, but the exact time and place of burial will not be known until the arrival of the parents with the bodv. The bereaved family ha1- the sympathy of the Ledger as well as that cf their many friends in this sad hour. Union Ledger. FATHER OF MRS, CHARLES PETERSON, JR., DIE The many friends of Mrs. Charles Peterson, jr., will greatly regret to learn of the death of her father, Jo seph Rath, in Chicago, which occurred on Saturday morning. Mrs. Peterson was called to her fathers bedside on. Wednesday afternoon and reached that city in time to spend a short time with the father before he passed to his final reward. Mr. Rath has been ill only a short time and the first in timation of his serious condition was when the message was received in this city calling the daughter home. In her hour of bereavement Mrs. Peterson will receive the deepest sympathy of her many friends here. The entire family of Mr. Rath were present at his bedside when death came. Whooping Cough. One of the most successful prepara tions in usa for this disease is Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. S. W. Mc Clinton, Blandon Springs, Alabama, writes: "Our baby had whooping cough as bad as any baby could have it. I gave him Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and it soon got him well." Obtainable everywhere. Mis. Arthur Keffler, who has been here for the past four weeks visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Bates and with her father, J. H. Thrasher, departed this afternoon for Deer Lode, Montana, for a short vis it before she goes to Seattle, where her husband is located. TWO OFFENDERS PAY PENALTY IN COURT OF JUDGE ARGHER Thi3 morning Judge M. Archer put in several very busy moments in clearing up the docket of the police court, and while the beautiful sun shine of the May day brought joy to a greater part of the population there were two offenders to whom it brought regret and loss of money in payment of fines. y Pete Parsons was the first to be called before the bar of justice and was handed a fine of $5 and costs, which he was unable to settle and accordingly was given a sliD entitling him to work for the city on the streets until the amount was settled and outraged justice sat isfied. Lute Reynolds was taken in Saturdav bv the police and secured his release by depositing a cash bond of $5 to cover the fine for being drunk and this morning the sum was for feited in court and the city treasury made richer by this amount. MARRIAGE OF POP ULAR YOUNG CASS COUNTY COUPLE This morning at 0:30 a very pretty wedding occurred at St. Johns' Cath olic church when Miss Delia Grauf md Mr. Edward Kohrell were united in the bonds of holy wedlock by the rector, Rev. Father M. A. Shine, who celebrated the beautiful nuptial mass cf the church as the two happy hearts were joined for life. The bride and groom were attended by Mr. August Grauf, brother of the bride, as best man, and Miss Emma Grauf as brides maid. The bride was gowned in a very pretty costume of light blue silk, while the bridesmaid wore a gown of white. The gentlemen were attired in the customary dark suits. Following the ceremony the young people wore conveyed to the pleasant country home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grauf, east of Murray, where a sumptuous wedding luncheon was served for the bridal parly and relatives and this evening a reception and dance will be given in honor of the happy occasion. Both of the contracting parties arc well known in this locality where they both have resided for a number of years and are numbered among the most popular young people in thci home community,. . The bride is the chaiming daughter of Mr. and Mrs Frank Grauf and a most talented young lady and one who is possessed of a wide circle of friends. The groom is a son of Louis Kohrell, a former resident of this city but who is now residing on a farm in Otoe county, and is a young man of splen did ability and worth and highly es teemed by those who know him best Mr. and Mrs. Kohrell will start to housekeeping at once and will make their home on the Lig Brown farm near Kenosha, which the groom will farm in the future. MRS. W. J. LORENZ PASSES AWAY AT THE HOSPITAL A message was received in this city Saturday by L. W. and E. A. Lorenz announcing the death in the hospital at Beatrice Saturday morning of their sister-in-law, Mrs. W. J. Lorenz pf O'Dell, Nebraska. The news of the death came as a great shock to the members of the family in this city as they had no intimation that she was in such a serious condition untH the message arrived here. Mr. Lorenz was married a short time after re moving from this city and forjtha past five years he and his wife have en joyed a happy married life, now term inated by death. The funeral services will be held Wednesday at O'Dell E. A. Lorenz of this city will attend the funeral as it is impossible for all the members of the family to be present. "George Friedrich and wife of Pierce county are here enjoying a visit at the home of their cousin,, M. L. Fried erich and family, and other relatives and friends throughout the county, They departed this afternoon for Louisville to visit Mrs. Friederich's sister, Mrs. G. C. Hennings, and fam ily for a short time. Miss Violet Dodge III. The friends of Miss Violet Dodge will regret very much to learn that she is suffering from a very severe attack of rheumatism and has been compelled to go to the Swedish Mis sion hospital in Omaha for treatment and will be forced to remain there for a week or two. It is to be hoped that she can soon find the relief desired from her painful malady. FUNERAL OF MRS. SAM G. SMITH SAT URDAY AFTERNOON Services Conducted at St. Luke's Church and the Remains Taken to Rock Bluffs for Interment. The funeral of Mrs. Sam G. Smith was held Saturday afternoon from St. Luke's church in this city and a large number of the neighbors and friends gathered to pay their tribute to the friend who would come no more and whose passing had been the cause of such a deep sense of bereavement to the residents of the city. The beau tiful arid impressive burial service of the Episcopal church was celebrated by the pastor of the church, Father W. S. Leete, assisted by the choir, which gave a number of the well be loved hymns whvh had been held so dear by the departed lady during her lifetime and which, with their mes sage of a brighter day, touched the hearts of the sorrowing family and friends with the promise of a meeting in a better world. There were a large number of old friends present from North Platte and Omaha as well as from the vicinity of Rock Bluffs, where she had resided for some time, and they all shared the profound grief felt at the death of Mrs. Smith. The floral remembrances were beautiful and spoke of the deep affection in which this estimable lady had been held by everyone who had the pleas ure of knowing her. At the conclusion of the services at the church the cortege wended its way to the cemetery at old Rock Bluffs, where in sight of the old home stead all that was mortal of this kind !y lady was consigned to its last rest ing place to sleep until the summons of the Master called her. At the grave a short service and prayer was givn by Father Leete and as the falling rain came like the tears from above the body was consigned to the silent earth. A number of the members of the Order of Eastern Star, of which Mrs. Smith was a member, accompa nied the body to the cemetery. Among those of the relatives and friends from out of the city attending the funeral were: Tom Smith, Lin coin, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. Marquett of western Nebraska; John Lambert, Grand Island; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nitsche, Omaha; Mrs. Frank Manley, Grand Island; Guy Smith, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bogg and son North Platte; Mr. Nollie Duke, North Platte; Jacob Domingo and family Weeping Water, and Mr. and Mrs George Sutton. Card of Thanks. We take this means of expressing to our many kind friends and neigh bors our heartfelt appreciation of the many words of sympathy and acts of kindness shown us a$ the death of our beloved wife, mother, daughter anc: sister. We also desire to thank the friends and especially the members cf the Eastern Star of Plattsmouth and Weeping Water for their beauti ful floral remembrances. May the same mercy be shown these friends in their hour of grief is our most sincere wish. Sam G. Smith, S. Ray Smith and Wife. Mrs. Thomas Smith, John Smith and Family, Tom Smith and Family, Will Smith, Mrs. Alice Marquett and Family, Mrs. Minnie Shera and Family, John Lambert, Mrs. Walter Nitsche and Family Mrs. Frank Manley and Family, Guy Smith. Local News Charles Gradoville of Havelock was an' over Sunday visitor in this city with his parents and other' relatives and friends. "H. C. Long of Murray was among the visitors in the city today for a few hours, being called here to look after matters of business. R. E. Lloyd and wife were among those going to Omaha this morning where they will visit for the day and look after some business matters. L. G. Todd and wife of Union were here Friday afternoon for a few hours visiting with their. friends in this lo cality and later motoring back to their home; Mrs. Robert Wohlfarth and chil dren returned home this afternoon from Omaha where they have been visiting or a short time with rela tives and friends. Henry Heebner of Cedar Creek, was here today for a few hours enroute home from Murray, where he has You see the style before you pay ! And you sec :': talent that won high position for a fashion artist. You know the price. You know the quality is guaranteed. S?yIepIusHjy "The same price the have the tailor-made look and cost much less, even less than other good ready-to-wear clothes. You can't go wrong. Fine, distinctive, all-wool fabrics, good workmanship and fauldess style. We can fit you because we have lots of models in every size. Big choice. Come in. NEW TIES EVERY WEEK C. E. Wescott's Sons been enjoying an over Sunday visit with relatives and friends. Ratio Taylor came in Saturday af ternoon from Havelock to visit here over Sunday with his relatives and friends and to join his wife, who has been hcre for a few days visiting. Paul Roberts, the Cedar Creek lum berman, was a visitor here for a short time Sunday and departed this morn ing for his home after an enjoyable visit with his father, J. M. Roberts, and family. Adam Kurtz of Omaha, adminis trator of the estate of his father, Adam Kurtz, and Attorney C. H. Tay lor of Omaha were here today attend ing to the settlement of the estate in county court. Henry Thierolf, jr., of Cedar Creek, came down to this city Saturday from Omaha on the noon train, where he had gone to secure some automobile repairs, and attending to some im portant business matters. He was a Let's Forge! Winter -Crrrn rrass and Spring flowers are not in harmony with woolen underwear and heavy clothes. It's time to think about a new suit and the things that go with it. One of our Society Brand, Kuppenheimer or Cloth craft models will put spring in your as well as your step disposition. Suit Prices $10 to $30 trniwr g win Stetson Hats Manhattan Shirts -5 TYf MAM fffClSTffff world oven jjgjjjll Everybody's Store" pleasant called at this office. J. P. Schroeder and son George of Cedar Creek came down to this city today on the noon train from Omaha, and were visiting friends and attend ing to some business matters for a short time, returning to their home on the Schuyler train. J. P. Schroeder was a pleasant caller at this office. Henry Thierolf, jr., of near Cedar Creek, was in the city Saturday aft ernoon for a few hours enroute home from Omaha where he was called to secure some needed repairs for his farm machinery. While here Mr. Thierolf was a caller at the Journal and advanced his subscription. J. J. Lohnes and daughter, Miss Elsie, came in this morning from their home ten miles west of this city and departed on the early Burlington train for Omaha to accompany their daughter and sister. Miss Ella Lohnes, home from the Presbyterian hospital where she has been for the past few weeks. . -- HansenG loves Carhart Overalls I, J .1
