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Slalo Historical Soc TOL. XXXIV. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, MAY 151916. No. 96 WILLIAM Ti SCOT TEN PASSES TO HIS REWARD A RESIDENT OF PLATTSMOUTH TOR THIRTY-TWO YEARS AND ILL FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. From Saturday's Daliv. At an early hour this morning1 Wil liam T. Scotten, for the past thirty- two years a resident of this city, passed to his final reward after an ill ness covering the past few months, closing a lifetime of usefulness in the community where he has so long been an honored and highly respected cit izen. Mr. Scotten, during his resi lence here, has for the greater part of the time been an employe of the Burlington paint shop in this city, and was universally loved and respected bv those with whom he was associ ated there as well as in the commun ity at large. He has not been in the best of health for the last few years, but it was not until late in December that his condition became serious and since that time he has gradually fail ed, suffering from a complication of maladies which would not in his weak ened condition permit of his recovery, but during these long weeks of suffer ing he has borne them with fortitude and calm, awaiting the time when the call of the Master might bring him re lief from his suffering. William T. Scotten was born in Bur lington, Iowa, September 21, 1855, and in that community made his home during his boyhood and early man hood. It was here in the old home that he was married, May 10, 1S83. Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Scotten came to Plattsmouth, where they resided for a time and where Mr. Scotten was engaged in the grocery business for a short time in partnership with Frank Zinn. Later he was engaged as an engineer on the eastern Iowa lines of the Burlington. Upon quitting the service he returned to Plattsmouth and entered the paint shop where for the past twenty-five years he has been one of the most faithful and trusted employes, and remained at his post of duty until his breaking health forced him to lay aside the duties of his position. During his last illness the ministra tion? of the loving hands of his de voted wife and children have made the last hours pleasant, and all that was possible was done to make the burden as light as possible r..-; he, day by day, drew rearer the Valley of the Shad ows and bade his last farewell to those nearest and dearest to him. At the time of his death the wife and children and his only living brother were present. To mourn the death of this grand, good man and splendid citizen there remains the widow, four children, Mrs. C. F. Weber, Chicago; Mrs. Thomas L. Murphy, Omaha; Ed mund W. Scotten, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Miss Margaret Scotten, lesiding at home with her parents. One brother. S. C. Scotten of Chicago, is also left to share the grief at his death. The funeral of Mr. Scotten will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the St. John's Catholic church of which faith he was a most devout member during his lifetime, and the interment will be made in the Cath olic cemetery in this city. W. F. KINSLOW DEPARTS ON INSPECTION TOUR W. F. Kinslow, who for the past year has been the owner of the Hotel Riley property in this city is soon to depart from here to spend some time in traveling and looking after his in trests in South Dakota, which he has recently acquired through the Sale of the Riley. It will be with great regret that the friends of this esti mable gentleman will part with him but they will trust he will be success ful in his business ventures where ever he may locate. He has made a reat many friends by his agreeable ways sines coming to make his home in our community and is deserving of the best possible success in his line if business. Office supplies at the Journal oiRce. THROWN OUT OF COMMIS SION. IN VERY SHORT TIME From Friday's Dally. Yesterday the automobile of Anton Trilety, the real estate man, was put out of commission in a very quick mar.ner while Mr. Trilety was driving down the hill on South Fifth street from his home to his office and barber shop. The car was about half way down the hill when, without warning the rear wheel on the right side of the car was broken off and the machine thrown on one side. The axle was broken off and it was necessary to brace the car up with a heavy timber tefore it could be conve3'ed to the gar cge for repairs. ELKS PLANNING FOR A GREAT GATHER ING IN OMAHA ITrTi 'FVMay Oally. 1 he Elks of the state are planning for a great gathering in Omaha on June 12th, 13th and 14th at the an nual state convention of the order, and Omaha lodge No. 39 is preparing an entertainment that will be a record breaker for the visiting brothers from all over the state. The Ak-Sar-Ben den will be one of the points of inter est prepared for the visitors and the members of the antlered herd will be put through the initiation of the mer ry boosters of old King Ak. The la dies will be entertained by the Omaha lodge and civic organizations at sev eral social functions and one of the biggest times in the history of Elk- dom is looked forward to. One of the main events of the three days' enter tainment will be a great military ob servation of Flag Day, one of the great days t)f the Elks, and all honor will be paid to Old Glory. A large delegation from Plattsmouth lodge No. 739 will be in attendance during the convention as well as great crowds from Lincoln, Fremont, Columbus, Nebraska City and Council Bluffs. THE ERVIN-STOTLER CASE DE CIDED IN FAVOR OF ERVili From Friday's Dally. The case of Orvin trvin vs. Carey Stotler, which attracted a great deal of attention in the county court last week, has been decided by Judge Bee son in favor of the plaintiff, holding that the plaintiff had the right to the possession of the horses which had been detained by the defendant for pasture rent. The court held that the defendant had no lien on the horses and that Mr. Ervin was entitled to the possession of the animals. The case is among parties residing in the eastern portion of Liberty precinct and at the time of the trial attracted a large number to this city from that section of the countv. As the amount involved is not great it is not thought likely that there will be an appeal made to the higher court on the de cision. GRAND LODGE 0. E. S ELECT ITS OFFICERS From Friday' Dally. McCook, Neb., May 12. The grand lodge, O. E. S., the convention of which 500 delegates and visitors at tended here yesterday, elected the fol lowing officers: Grand , Matron Mrs. Josephine Skigert, Gordon. Grand Patron E. J. Pierce, Ge neva. Associate grand matron Mrs. Anna C. Simpson, Omaha. Associate grand patron N. Dwight Ford, Ainsley. Grand secretary Miss Ruth Owens, Bloomington. Grand treasurer Mrs. Lou A Conklin, Hubbell. Grand conductress Mrs. .Marie Hofman, Havelock. Associate conductress Mrs. Carrie Spellman. For the Simon Pure Benjamin Franklin Lightning Rod, call on T. W. Vallery, or write him at 'Murray, Neb. 4-24-1 mowkly ALLMAN BROTHERS WITH US FOR A WEEK OF AMUSEMENT The Allman Brothers Come iy play ers arrived in the city yesterday after noon to begin their weeks' .tand in this city, where they will present a number of high class dramatic offer intvs in their monster canvas theatre The tent is located on Oak street, be tween Seventh and Eighth, and ju t east of the German Home. The first performance will be given this evening which will be "An Editor's Romance, given by the excellent stock company which are assisted in their work by an exceptionally fine orchestra. The company carry twenty-eight people, actors and musicians, and has the reputation of being one of the best attractions of its kind on the road this season, and previous experience with the Allman Brothers assures the public that their connection with the show i3 a guarantee of its excellence. The Allman shows have a very agree able and clever advance man in the person of Len Goheen, this season, who is one of the best known figures n the show business in this country and who is a gentleman in every sense of the word. During the stay of the company in this city a change of pro gram will be given each evening in the plays as well as in the excellent vaudeville attractions which are car ried in connection with the show. PLEASANT AFFAIR AT THE HOME OF MR. AND MRS. HRASKY From Friday Dally. Mondaj evening a number of young people were entertained in a most charming manner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hrasky in the south part of the city, in honor of the fifteenth birthday anniversary of Miss Gladys Lee, a sister of Mrs. Hrasky. The evening was most pleasantly spent in playing a number of games such as Spinning the Bottle, Chinese Puzzle, Good Neighbor, and the like. The mu sical selections on the piano contrib uted by Miss Mildred Lee of this city and Miss Edith Davis of Council Bluffs were most highly appreciated by all and greatly assisted in making the evening such an enjoj'able one. Is adore Waintraub, acting the part of Charley Chaplin, gave one of his mu sical comedies and created much aughter. At a suitable hour the host ess. Mrs. Hrasky, served a most de- icious luncheon. Those in attendance were Misses Frieda Sattler, Margie Chrisinger, Alma Hoffman, Anna Vejvoda, Cath erine Sattler, Hermie Gradoville, Irene Topping and Edith Davis of Council Bluffs, Mildred Lee, Gladys Lee, Mrs. Joe Hrasky, Messrs. Hilt Martin, John Sattler. Charles Lowe, Isadore Waintraub, Junior Marshall, DeP'orest Dwyer, Cecil Chrisinger, Joe Berlin, Mark Lee, Archie Chris inger, Glen Mendenhall, Charles and Lyle Hrasky, Mr. Joe Hraskv. At a late hour the jolly company de parted for their homes, leaving Glad is very many beautiful and useful gifts, and expressing their apprecia tion of the pleasant time afforded them, as well as wishing her many more happy birthdays. FAIL TO LOCATE FRIENDS OF MAN KILLED AT UNION From Friday' Dally. Sheriff C. D. Quinton has so far failed to1 receive any reply to his let ters in attempting to locate the rela tives of the man killed at Union last Sunday by a Missouri Pacific freight train, No. 153. The letters found on his person were addressed to Charles Taggert, Wellington, Kansas, and on the envelope was the return cards to Mrs. M. J. Taggart, Omaha, general delivery, and the sheriff has written to that place in the hopes of being able to place before the relatives the facts in regard tw the unfortunate man. He was beating his way on the north bound train at the time the ac cident occurred that caused his death. Jumping from the train he was drawn under the wheels and crushed to death. INSANITY BOARD CALLED TO WABASH TO LOOK AFTER CASE From Friday's Dally. The county insanity board was call ed out to the vicinity of Wabash yes terday to look into a complaint filed against William Sherley, an aged res ident of that locality. Clerk of the Court James Robertson, Judge J. E Douglass, Dr. E. W. Cook and Sher iff Quinton drove out to Wabash and after inquiring into the case decided that it would ba best to have Mr. Sher ley removed to the state hospital for safekeeping and care. The patient is ninety-two years of age and for several years has been affected with cancer which has affected his brain and made it necessary to have him taken to the hospital. He has been making his home with his son, Alfred Sherley, near Wabash, until his con dition became such as to make it im possible to care for him there. Mr. Sherley was taken to Lincoln yester day afternoon by the sheriff and was placed in the care of the state hos pital. CHIEF BARCLAY "ROUNDS UP" TRUANT SCHOOL CHILDREN From Friday's Dally. Chief of Police Barclay put in a very busy day yesterday rounding up the children who were not attending school and who came within the age imit of the compulsory education law. The chief, acting under the orders of the city superintendent of schools, was compelled to call at the homes of the parents of the children and to find out the reason for the continued ab sence of the youngsters. While the duty is one of the most annoying, per- laps, that the police have to encoun ter, they do not hesitate to see that there is some explanation made for the absence of the children or else the delinquent ones are brought before the county attorney to answer for their failure to be in school. With the greatest opportunity to acquire an ed ucation that will later be almost price less,, it seems strange that the parents if they are aware of their children skipping school, do not get after them and lead them back to the educational institution instead of forcing the au thorities to take up the handling of the matter. If the children are allow ed to remain out of school and do as they please until the authorities are forced to act it would be well to aid them as much as possible in their ef forts for the children's welfare. THE AID SOCIETY HOLD THEIR REGULAR MEETING From Friday's Dally. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church held their regular meeting on yesterday afternoon in the church parlors and were delightfully enter tained by Mesdames McCarthy, Will Howland and D. B. Smith. There was a large number in attendance and they report the hostesses on this oc casion to be most excellent entertain ers and that they spent a most enjoy able afternoon. The ladies held a very interesting business session at which time various plans for the work for the coming summer months were made. When the- business session was adjourned, the ladies devoted the remainder of the afternoon to stitch ing on fancy work, social conversation and various other amusements, which afforded them much pleasure. At a convenient time the hostesses served a dainty luncheon,, which was like wise thoroughly enjoyed. VISITS LOUISVILLE RELATIVES Our old friend, George Schoeman, and wife, were in Louisville the first cf the week enjoying a stay there with their relatives and friends, and the occasion was one filled with much pleasure to both our old friends and their friends in our neighboring city. The residents at Louisville all re marked on the splendid manner in which Uncle George is holding his own with'age and is feeling as fine as a man much younger. Bead the want ads in the Journal NEW RESIDENCE x NOW BEING BUILT FOR GUY REESE From Friday's Dally. The new residence being erected by Guy Reese on North Seventh street is now naaring a state where the struc ture is assuming the proportions of a beautiful home as the outside of the building has been completed and all is ready for the lath and plastering, The work of constructing the house was commenced a week ago yesterday by Bert Coleman, the contractor, and has been pushed to a rapid completion and in a most workmanlike manner that insures a splendid home. The building is 94x28 feet in dimensions and made in a story and a half with r.ix rooms and a strictly modern bath room, ine exterior or tne Duiiaing will be finished in stucco from the window frame to the roofing, while the lower part will be finished with siding. The interior of the residence will be strictly modern throughout and ar ranged with a view to comfort of the members of the family and be as homelike as possible in every way. The work of Mr. Coleman and his force of men has been very careful and will give the owner a most pleas ant and strictly up-to-date home in every way. Ine new residence will be a splendid addition to that section of the city. THE BRACKEN MUSICAL SHOW AT THE GRAND from Friday's Daily. The Bracken musical show which appeared at the Grand last evening and will be there again tonight is one of the most pleasinjr attractions of its ind that has appeared-here and is really one of the cl ?vcrest acts of this nature that has been shown in any of the theaters in the citt The act is a combination of music and comedy and is one that is sure to please both young and old and Mr. Bracken dem onstrated thr.t he is right there in fur nishing a high class entertainment for a small sum. The musical numbers' cn different instruments were all very clever and enjoyable. FRITZ SIMONEIT IMPROVING. From Friday's Dally. The many friends throughout this section of the county of Fritz Simon eit, ho was oerated on some two weeks ago at the Immanuel hospital, will be pleased to learn that he is getting on in fine shape and hopes are entertain ed that he will soon be able to return :ome soon. Mr. Simoneit injured himself in lifting and it was neces sary to perform the operation to give him tho desired relief. A WEEK OF AMUSEMENT BEGINS NEXT MONDAY From Saturday's Dally. - One of the pleasing features of the performances of the Allman Brothers Comedy Players which open a week's engagement in their big tent theater in Plattsmouth next Monday, is the great number of high class vaudeville specialties introduced between acts. There are no stage waits. Just as soon as the curtain falls on an act of the play it raises again to introduce a vaudeville act. Beside their excellent concert band of twenty members they have a ten piece orchestra that fur nishes music for the performance. The leading lady of the company is Miss Agnes Geyer, a young, talented and beautiful actress who has met" i with great success in the east and middle states. The immense seating capacity of their tent enables them to make a price that all can pay. They have 5,000 good seats at 10 cents. WILL HOLD WEI N IE. SUPPER. The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church will hold a weinie supper on next Monday even ing, May 15th. All members and friends of the society are invited. The young people will meet at the church at 6 o'clock, and then go to the place selected for holding this picnic. .Stewart's Phonographs, only $5.00, at Dawson's, Plattsmouth, Neb. AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT THE METHODIST CHURCH From Saturday's Dally. On Friday evening, May 19, at 8 o'clock, the Methodist choir and glee club consisting of forty voices wil render "The Rose Maiden" by Cohen It has been the custom of the choir to present some special work each year and at this time a secular number has been chosen in place of the sacred se lection usually given at Easter time "The Rose Maiden" is a production especially appropriate in style and ar rangement to the spring season, and the music is of a high standard, em bracing choruses, solos and part songs. This evening of music is of fered to the public without any charge for admission. A silver offering will be taken which will be used by the musical department of the church. TWO NEBRASKA MEN PLACED ON IMPORTANT CHURCH COMMITTEE From Saturdays Dall. Dr. I. B. Schreckengast, of Univer sity Place, and Judge Spurlock, of York, were elected on one of the most important committees of the Metho dist church, the committee for the uni fication of the Methodist church North and the Methodist church South. The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church is now in session at Saratoga, N. Y. This conference con vened on May-1, and will be in ses sion all through the month of May. The chief issue before the conference is the question of the union of these two churches, which has been under discussion for several years. It is very unusual 'for men from the same state to be placed on such an import ant committee of this nature. Dr. Schreckengast is the head of the Nebraska delegation at the con ferance and one of the most promi ninet figures at the gathering. He is at present vice-chancellor of the Nebraska Wesleyan university and has just closed a successful $100,000 debt campaign for the university. Judge George M. Spurlock has for years been one of the leaders in the Methodist church in the tate and for a great many years made his home in this city where he was very active in church work as well as in the political life of the community and is one of the prominent figures in the state, as his parents were before him, and his friends will be pleased to learn of his well deserved recognition by the gen eral conference of his church. THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE WILLIAM T. SCOTTON TODAY The funeral of William T. Scotton was held at the St. John's Catholic church this morning at 10:30, and a large number of the old friends of the family as well as the employes of the Burlington paint shop were present at the church to take their last fare well of the departed who had been in such high esteem by thetn during his lifetime. The beautiful and solemn requiem high mass was celebrate by Rev. Father M. A. Shine, rector of the church, assisted by the St. John's choir, whiie two special musical num bers were given by Miss Opal Fitz gerald, "Face tjo .Face" and "Nearer My God to Thee" during the services. At the close of the mass the body was borne to the Catholic cemetery where it was laid to rest until the final sum mons of the Master. The floral re membrances at the grave were num erous and beautiful and silently at tested the feeling of high esteem m which Mr. Scotton had been held in the community in which he had spe .t so many years. The pallbearers were R. W. Clement, E. H. Schulhoff, Ed. Fitzgerald, J. M. Vondran, William Ballance and C. S. Forbes. Good' Seed Corn For Sale. Iowa Silvennine 1914 crop seed corn for sale, from $1.00 to $1.60 per bushel. Sacks extra. J. L. Shrader, Nehawka. EAGLES ENJOY A GRAND, GOOD TIME LAST SAT URDAY EVENING A Large Number of Omaha Memht rs Here and Large Class Indurttd Into the Mysferu-s of the Order. Saturday evening was a gala occa sion for Plattsmouth aerie No. Fraternal Order of Eagles, when one of the largest classes in the history of the order was inducted into the mjrsteries of the lodge. For the occa sion Coates hall was secured for the holding of the session of the lodge, as the lodge room was far too small to accommodate the members of the lodge and to permit of the splendid presentation of the ritual work as exemplified by the South Omaha drill team, one of the leading organizations of its kind in the country. A part of the Omaha visitors arrived in the aft ernoon and arranged the preliminary work of staging the initiation, and when the hour for the meeting arrived everything was ready in perfect shape or the beautiful ceremony that is used by the Eagles in adopting the candi dates for admission to the order. The degree team arrived on No. 14 at 9:30 from Omaha and at once marched to the lodge rooms, where tho lodge was in session, awaiting them, and at once started in on the work of initiation of the class, which was composed - of the following: George T. McDaniel, G. Harve Man ners, George M. Hild, J. E. Nemetz, Alvin M. Jones. Logan Covert, P. P. Gradoville, C. E. Lcdgway, George E. Weiuman," Cecila K Smith, A: W. Bradway, Andrew Foster, Joseph J. Stenik, Anton F. Hasson, E. L. Good ing, C. D. Quinton and H. M. Hesse. The beautiful ritual was exemplified in a very impressive manner by the degree team, which brought the les sons of this great fraternal order clearly to the minds of the candidates and members. Following the regular work of the odge a buffet luncheon was given. which was a thoroughly enjoyable feature of the evening's entertain ment, and the committee in preparing the entertainment had overlooked nothing that could add to the pleasure of the members present. There were in tho neighborhood of fifty present from South Omaha to take part in the festivities of the event and, with the large attendance from the local lodge, filled th3 club rooms and hall to its capacity. The Eagles are one of the strong est fraternal orders in the city and the new membership will add greatly to making it even more forcible in the life of the community and assist in carrying out tho great principles of the order that tend for the better ment of mankind. YOUNG CYCLONE DOES DAMAGE NEAR MANLEY From Saturday' Lally. A small twister got in its work out on the farm of William Stohlman last Sunday evening and tore the doors from his large, new barn, and also moved the big structure several inches out of plumb. Mr. Stohlman estimates s damage at about $100, which was covered by insurance. Aside from the breaking of limbs from trees and up setting light buildings, no further damage was done in the neighborhood. There was a brisk wind in Louisville but not of sufficient velocity to do any damage. Louisville Courier. JOHN CLOIDT BACK ON JOB. From Friday's Dally. John Cloidt, who was injured sev eral weeks ago by being struck in the eye by a block of wood while engaged in his wrk in the shops, has so far recovered as to be able to return to his work at the planing mill at the fehops. The eye of Mr. Cloidt that was injured is still affected from the acci dent and the sight impaired some what. Office supplies at the Journal office.