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Neb State Historical hoc month omnu ?OL. XXXIV. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1916. No. 104 atte THE DEATH OF FRED WARREN AT DENVER The Former Plattsmouth Boy Passes Away After an Illness of Several Years From Tuberculosis. From Friday's Dally. Yesterday afternoon Frank Warren of this city received a message from Denver announcing the death in that city of his brother, Fred Warren, which occurred shortly after noon yesterday at his home in the Colorado city after a long and lingering illness, suffering from tuberculosis of the lungs, and the brave fight for life which he had made was destined to be in vain as death came to his relief and brought to a close his suffering and pain. To those who have known Fred since his boyhood days in this city the message comes as a most sorrowful one and they share with the family the feeling of grief and loss that the death of this good man has occasioned. Fred Warren was born March 2, 1874, in Corning, la., and when but an infant in arms was brought by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Warren, to Plattsmouth, where the family made their home for a great many years and where Fred spent his boy hood and early manhood, attending the public schools, later taking up work in the Burlington shops, where he learned the trade of boilermaker. For some time he was thus employed, until he took up the ministry, having been a devout member of the Baptist faith, and continued at this for sev eral years and up to the time of his death was interested in all matters that might be of help to his fellow mn. Mr. Warren later removed from this city to North Platte, and then to Omaha, and became identified with the socialist party in the state. His ability was recognized and he soon became one of the prominent leaders in this organization, and in 1914, while he was living in Omaha, he was selected to make the race for con gress on the socialist ticket in the Sixth district and at once entered into the canvass with all his enthusiasm and vigor, and from this long and wearing campaign is supposed to date the first starting of the fatal illness of Mr. Warren, as the exposure and strain of the campaign was too much for his constitution and he soon de veloped such a dangerous condition that he was compelled to abandon his work in Omaha and in the fall of 1915 was sent on the advice of his physi cians to Denver, in the hope that the change to a higher climate might benefit his health, but in vain, as he steadily grew worse until his death, and several months ago it was clear that death was not far off. He leaves to mourn his death a wife and five children, all residing at Denver; the father, C. E. Warren, of Winterset, la.; the mother, Mrs. Mary Blunt, of Denver; one brother and three sisters, Frank E. Warren, Mrs. Elmer Taylor, Mrs. Sybel Head and Mrs. Robert Mc Clanahan, all residing in Plattsmouth; seven half-brothers and sisters, Earl ' Blunt of Denver, Mrs. Louie Hen nings, Roope Warren, Stella Warren, Inez Warren, Beulah Warren and Emma Warren, of Cedar Creek. Mr. Warren was a member of the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and the Brotherhood of American Yeo man at the time of his death. The funeral of Mr. Warren will be held Sunday afternoon from the late home in Denver and interment will be made there. TAKEN TO OMAHA FOR TREATMENT From Friday's Dally. George scnantz was taKen to uma ha yesterday by his daughter, Mrs. George Klinger, and will remain at the Methodist hospital for a few days as he was compelled to undergo an ! operation on his eyes by. Dr. Gifford, and it will be several days before he will be able to return home. Mr Schantz has been troubled with his eyes for some time and it is hoped that he will find relief from his suf fering through the operation. Remember ths Journal carries the . finest line of stationery in town, and can please all in this line of goods. THOMAS WILES, MEMBER OF SOLDIERS' RELIEF COMMISSION From Friday's Dally. Thomas Wiles of this city has been appointed a member of the soldiers' relief commission of the county to succeed Judge Joseph W. Johnson, who has resigned, owning to his poor health. Mr. Wiles is a veteran of the civil war and has for years been one of the leading members of the Grand Army post of this city, and in all matters concerning the old soldiers has displayed a great interest at all times, and he will find a further field for his activities in the new position which the county commissioners have selected for him, on-the recommenda tion of Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson has filled the position of member of the commission since its organiza tion and has always displayed the keenest interest in everything that might aid the old veterans and their families, and it was with the great est of regret that the citizens see him relinquish the office, but his health will not permit him to devote the time to the office that he feels he should. FORMER RESIDENTS ARE COMING FROM MOST EVERYWHERE From Friday's Daily. Reports from the former residents of Plattsmouth and Cass county, re siding in all sections of the country, is that they are all ready to join in the "home coming'' celebration, from August 31 to September 4, and are preparing to come back for a visit in the community that to all has a place that no other town' can quite fill as did Plattsmouth, and to many of the old residents there are tender mem ories woven around their residence here that will make their stay here most pleasing to them in every way. One of the men who made his home here some thirty years ago had learned of the forthcoming festal through the Journal and remarked to one of his friends who happened to meet him in his present home out in the state that he "was coming back to Plattsmouth in the fall when the 'home coming' week was on and wanted to meet as many as possible of the old residents with whom he had many warm friendships while living here," and thus it is with hun dreds of othersj all awaiting the time when they will journey back again to spend a few days in the town where some of the brightest and sun niest days of their lives were spent. As soon as possible the advertising matter for the festival will be gotten out and placed in the hands of the citizens to be used in boosting the project and making it an occasion of rare pleasure to the residents here at present as well as those who former ly lived in this pleasant little city. THE 6. A. R. AND THE W. R, C. ENJOY A FINE OUTING The members of the Grand Army and the Relief Corps enjoyed one of the most pleasant events in, their his tory Saturday when they were enter tained at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. George Wall at La Platte, gathering there to assist Mrs. Wall in tendering her husband a pleasant surprise. A part of the guests went to La Platte on the afternoon Burl ington train, while the larger delega tion departed on the 4 o'clock Mis souri Pacific, reaching the Wall home in time to enjoy a fine supper, such as only the deft hand of Mrs. Wall knows how to prepare, and following the treat of good things to eat the time was spent in visiting and having a general good time, until 9 o'clock, when the visitors returned to this city, feeling that they had had one of the best times of their lives. W. M. Troop of Nehawka motored to this city Saturday to attend to some important business matters and visit friends for a short time, and was a pleasant caller at this office. TWO POPULAR YOUNG PEOPLE ARE MARRIED Mr. Bruce Rosencrans and Miss Myna Thierolf Are Made Happy at the Presbyterian Manse Thurs day, June 8. From Friday's Dally. Yesterday afternoon at 3:30 at the Presbyterian Manse was performed the wedding ceremony that united in the holy bonds of wedlock Mr. Bruce A. Rosencrans and Miss Myna Mar garet Thierolf, both of this city. The marriage lines were read by the pas tor of the First Presbyterian church, Rev. H. G. McClusky, and the cere mony was witnessed by C. A. Rosen crans and Misses Nora and Mary Rosencrans, brother and sisters of the groom. The wedding was very quiet, with the beautiful and impres sive ring service being used to unite for life these two estimable young people, and following the ceremony they were taken to the Missouri Pa cific station,-where they departed on the 4 o'clock train for the north and will enjoy a few days' honeymoon before returning home to this city. The young people will be at home at "The Acres" in the south. part of the city after July 15. The wedding of these two popular young people came as quite a sur prise to their many friends as they had kept the exact date of the wed ding a close secret and only the mem bers of the family were aware of the time when the wedding was to occur, and its suddenness took the friends completely unaware and it was not until they were away on their honey moon that the fact of the wedding was made public. Numbered among the most popular young people of the city, Mr. and Mrs. Rosencrans will receive the heartiest best wishes of their host of friends in their new venture in life, with the hope that their future may be as bright and happy as they so well deserve, and it is especially gratifying to the friends to learn that the newlyweds will make their future home in this city, where they have both spent so many years. The bride is the charming and ac complished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Thierolf, and a young lady of more than usual talent, and has been numbered among the leading figures in musical and social circles of the city. Mrs. Rosencrans is a graduate of the Plattsmouth high school and has been reared to womanhood in this city, where her friends are without limit. The groom is the present efficient deputy county clerk and a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rosencrans. He is a young man of the highest character and standing in the community and one who has friends without limit in this city, where he has made his home for the past ten years. DEATH OF ANOTHER FORMER CASS COUN TY RESIDENT From Friday's Dally. The funeral of Fred Dreesen, a former resident of Cass county for a number of years and well known in this locality, was held this morning from his late home near Unadilla, Neb., where Mr. Dreesen and family made their home for the past twelve years. Mr. Dreesen was 59 years of age at the time of his death and had not been in the best of health for some time past, but it was only for the last few days that his condition grew serious. To mourn his death Mr. Dreesen leaves a wife, two sons and three daughters. He was also a brother-in-law of G. G. Meisinger, L. A. Meisinger and W. G. Meisinge'r, of this city, and P. M. Meisinger of Benson, all of whom were present at the last sad services. The death of Mr. Dreesen has caused a feeling of the most profound sorrow throughout the entire com munity where he had made his home for so many years, and the old friends will join in extending to the family their deepest sympathy in their hour of grief and sorrow. The death oc curred Tuesday night. SOU AND HEIR ARRIVES AT HENRY J. MEISINGER HOME From Friday's Dally. Yesterday afternoon there arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Meisinger, eight miles west of this city, a fine little son and heir, and it is needless to say that the event was one that brought much joy to the delighted parents. Both the mother and little son are doing nicely and Henry is quite proud of the new honor that has beun given him, and the friends of this 'estimable family will join in wishing the little man many happy years in the future and that he may be a joy and comfort to his parents in the years to come. FINE ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE W, C. T, U. From Friday's Dally. The musical and scientific temper ance instruction given last evening at the Modern Woodman hall, under the auspices of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, was quite largely attended and a most interesting pro gram was given that was thoroughly enjoyed. The essays given on the subject of scientific temperance in struction were very good throughout and were contributed by the pupils of Miss Pearl Staats in the seventh and eighth grades, and 128 of the essays were prepared by the students of these grades, and from these Miss Staats selected eleven out of each of the grades that average 90 and some 99 per cent of excellence. There were sixty of the papers on this subject in the eighth and sixty-eight in the seventh grades. The essays selected were turned over t&the three judges and these decided that in the eighth grade should be award to Carla Brandt, while the honorable mention was given Beata Holly and Genevieve Whelan. In the seventh grade con test the medal was awarded to Emma Warstat, while in the honorable men tion Wilma Rainey, Helen Komenda, Margarette Howe and Alice Police were recognized for their splendid papers. The two essays of the prize winners were read for the benefit of the audience and were received with marked approval. In the musical contest Miss Gene vieve Whelan was awarded the medal for her splendid work. There were several contestants in this and the numbers given were all greatly en joyed. One of the pleasing features of the evening was the vocal duet given by Misses Rachel and Jennie Livingston, with a violin obligato by Mrs. Arthur Troop that certainly aid ed in making the evening most de lightful in every way. The two medal winning essays will be sent in to the state contest that will be held in August. Clara Mae Morgan received honor able mention in the music contest, and those participating in the contest were Clara'Trilety, Mabel Lee Copen- haver, Myrtle Petersen, Alice Louise Wescott, Golda Kaffenberger, Gene vieve Whelan, Rose Janda and Claia Mae Morgan. LADIES AID SOCIETY ARE ENTERTAINED AT CHURCH PARLOR From Friday's Dally. The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church was en tertained in a most charming manner yesterday afternoon fn the church parlors by Mesdames Emma Pease, !. M. Parker and'T. W. Glenn. This being the regular meeting, the usual business session took up a portion of the early hours of the afternoon, at which time various , plans were dis cussed for the work of the society for the coming summer months. When the business session was ad journed, the ladies indulged in social conversation and in plying the busy needle in a very industrious manner, which made the few remaining mo ments pass all too rapidly. The hostesses " served a most delicious luncheon at the proper time, which was most thoroughly appreciated by the large number in attendance. RED SOX THROW AWAY THE GAME YESTERDAY That's What Everyone Says Who Witnessed the Game, and the Score Was 4 to 3, In Favor of Omaha. The Red Sox yesterday in. their encounter with the Centurions of Omaha tasted the sting of defeat when the lowly and apparently hope lessly crushed Omahans turned on the locals in the ninth inning and won the game by the score of 4 to 3, and the occasion was truly heart-breaking to the loyal fans, who had the vision of another shutout in their minds. The game was opened by the locals with plenty of "pep" and apparently they had the visitors out-classed all the way through, with the fielders working like clockwork and Connors having the opposing batters eating out of his hand throughout the first part of the game. The fielding of the Sox in the earlier part of the contest was of the spectacular order and made monkeys of the efforts of the Centurions to get on the bases, but when the tide of battle suddenly shifted the whole Sox team took a sudden ascension that lost the battle as the visitors had the score tied with no one out before the Plattsmouth team settled down to any semblance of their former classy form. The locals annexed two runs in the third when Roberts hit to first and was safe on an error, and later was able to reach third when the fielder failed to hold the throw of the catcher. Craig retired on a bunt to first. Beal walked, and here is where Fahnestock with a little bunt brought in the first run when Roberts scored, and while the Omaha team was dis puting with'the umpire over his de cision as to the ball being in foul territory Beal raced over with the second score of the game. In the seventh the Sox were again fortunate enough to get a run, when Parker hit to left field for three bags, and when Smith, batting for Roberts, sacrified to first base, Parker came over with the run, making the score 3 to 0 in favor of the local aggrega tion. With the opening of the ninth in ning everything looked soft far an easy win for the Sox, and in fact part of the crowd had started home when the fireworks was commenced that in the end spelled defeat for our Ster lings. The first of the visitors at bat hit to Fahnestock at short and was safe on an error, and this was fol lowed by a safe drive over second base, and in the excitement the locals seemed unable to locate the bases with the throws and both runners were safe. A hit to left field by Rogers brought in the two scores, and a few seconds later, on a combination of a lucky bunt and an error, the visitors brought over the run that tied the score up, and later on a little sacri fice the fourth and winning tally was pushed over the pans a result of the combination of errors and poor judg ment. In the Sox's half of the inning there was nothing doing as Connors, Parker and Mason retired in order, and the crowd wended their way homeward feeling very much down cast at the unexpected result of the battle. RED SOX. AB. H. PO. A. E. Beal, cf 3 0 2 0 0 Fahnestock, ss. . . 2 1 4.4 2 Parriott, 3b 1 0 0 2 0 Herold, c 4 0 7 1 li Connors, p . 4 0 0 2 0 Parker, 2b 4 1 2 3 1 Mason, If 3 0 0 0 0! Roberts, rf 1 0 0 0 0 Smith, rf 1 0 0 0 0 Craig, lb 3 0 12 0 0 Totals. 26 2 27 12 4 CENTURIONS. AB. H. PO. A. E. Kain, rf . . . 3 0 0 0 0 Weenwy, rf. ..... 1 0 0 0 0 Howard, lb. 3 1 14 0 2 Kelley, 3b 4 1 12 0 Dodds, cf. 4 1 0 0 0 Wehmer, 2b 4 2 4 3 1 Vacal, c ..4 0 3 3 0 Wehmmer, p 3 0 1 5 0 West, ss. 1 0 2 1 0 VanSant, ss 3 0 11 0 Heafey, If 4 2 0 0 0 Totals.; 33 7 27 15 3 SEVERAL ORDERS DECORATE GRAVES OF DEAD MEMBERS Yesterday was the day set aside by the members of the Odd Fellows, Daughters of Rebekah and also of the Ancient Order of United Work men, and yesterday morning the com mittees from the lodges of these great fraternal orders, laden with the beautiful flowers of the early summer season, proceeded to Oak Hill ceme tery, where the graves of the departed members were, decorated with the beautiful floral tributes of love and memory. The custom is one of beauty and impresses the lessons of the fra ternal ties binding the members to gether and insuring that their memory will be held dear even when years have passed by. ENTERTAIN AT THE BEESON HOME IN HON OR OF BRIDE-ELECT Saturday evening Mrs. A. J. Beeson and Miss Gertrude Beeson entertained at the beautiful Beeson country home, "Clover Lodge," west of the city, in honor of Miss Alice Tuey, whose wed ding to Mr. A. H. Barnette will take place on Saturday, June 24. The af fair was in the nature of a miscel laneous shower, and the bride-to-be was presented with a number of very handsome as well as useful gifts for the happy occasion. The shower was very unique as a large sprinkler was suspended from the chandelier in the living room and streamers extended from this to the table where the gifts were found by the bride-to-be. The rooms were very prettily arranged with decorations of pink roses and peonies and made a very charming setting for the happy occasion. Each of the guests had provided themselves with a kodak picture of themselves and these were presented to the guest of honor in a kodak book to serve as a lasting reminder of the warm friends who had been present at this pleasing occasion. At a suitable hour very dainty refreshments of straw berry shortcake and cream were served by Miss Gertrude Beeson, and Misses Elizabeth, Grace and Virginia Beeson, which added very much to the enjoyment of the occasion. During the evening several musical numbers were given by members of the party, as well as readings by Mrs. William Baird, Miss Bernese Newell and Mrs. R. Jennings, which proved most entertaining and enjoyable to mem bers of the party. Those who were present to enjoy the hospitality of the Beeson home were: Mesdames J. E. Tuey, Mrs. Virginia Allen of San Francisco, Mrs. J. R. Jennings of Springfield, Mass.; Mrs. Oscar Larson of Scranton, Kas.; William Baird, E. H. Wescott, C. S. Johnson, F. R. Gobelmen, F. M. Druliner, W. G. Brooks, A. G. Cole; Misses Alice Tuey, Hazel Tuey, Florence and Georgia White, Jessie Robertson, Gertrude Morgan, Mia Gering, Eda Marquardt, Bernese Newell and Mrs. Allen Beeson. TO KEEP DRILLING From Saturday's Dally. The oil men are to keep on drill ing. Enough necessary money has been raised and to drill the well about ,000 feet. At a . meeting Monday held in W. B. Banning's office the future workings of the company were discussed and all concerned who knew nothing about oil were let in on the much darkened subject. A good many were in favor of letting Jack Patter son furnish the money and ye editor 'urnish the gas and in that way it was thought that the well would be sure go and it would. After talk ing the matter over with Jack we have decided to say that the well is down more than 700 feet and "we" expect to sink it to some 2,000 feet providing we don't run out of gas and Patterson don't run out of money. Union Ledger. , Mrs. P. M. Meisinger and children of Omaha came down Saturday after noon on No. 2 for a visit over Sunday with relatives in this vicinity, and were met by Mr. Meisinger, who has been here for the past few days visit ing with relatives. Office supplies at the Journal office. METHODIST SUN DAY SCHOOL OB SERVES CHILD REN'S DAY A Most Delightful Program Was Rendered By the Young Folks In Honor of the Evnt. Yesterday was the day set aside for the observance of Children's day at the Methodist church and in ob servance of the event one of the most delightful programs was presented by the young folks of the Sunday school. The classes assembled at their respective rooms for a short fifteen-minute session and then the entire Sunday school was seated in the main auditorium of the church to enjoy the very pleasureable occa sion that had been arranged. The platform was decorated with the beautiful flowers of the early summer whose beauty was enhanced by the ' bright and winsome faces of the little folks who were to take part in the exercises of the day. The program was arranged with great care and was one that was most entertaining as well as instructive and each one taking part did splendidly. Miss Edna Morrison was in charge of the program and had been assisted in the preparation of the little folks by Miss Alice Tuey, and these ladies can feel proud of the fine rendition of the program given by the members of the Sunday school. Songs, recitations and drills took up the time of the morning worship hour and it was the noon hour before the delightful pro gram was closed. The observance of the day is to advance the work of. education among the young people and to promote in them the higher ideals that will prove of value in the years to come. The annual offering for the educational work was taken up at the morning hour and a large sum realized for the extension of the work along these lines. This Sunday school has the largest enrollment of any in the city and it is conducted along the most modern lines of Sunday school work, with a graded system of classes which makes the work of the Sunday school very interesting to the teachers and schol ars alike, and from it the best pos sible results have been secured. EPWORTH LEAGUE : ENJOYS A VERY PLEASANT MEETING From Friday's Dally. The Epworth league enjoyed a very pleasant business and social meeting last evening at the church parlors in the Methodist church, and the occa sion was one attended by quite a large number of members and their friends. After the business of the evening had been disposed of the members proceeded to the enjoyment of a rare good time. A debate on the subject of woman suffrage was the principal amusement of the even ing and was entered into with spirit by the debaters. The affirmative was championed by Paul Smith, Verdon Vroman and Harold Druliner, while on the negative side were Lester Dal ton, Byron Babbitt and Glen Elliott. The judges after hearing the argu ments pro and con decided that the negative had made the best case and decided that they were entitled to be called the winners. Light refreshments were served during the evening by Misses Mina Kaffenberger and Delia Frans, which were much enjoyed by the members of the party. A great deal of the success of the entertainment was due to the work of Miss Elizabeth Beeson, social vice president of the league, who has been untiring in making the event a splendid success. Mrs. George Schantz was a visitor in Omaha yesterday with her hus band, who is recovering from an operation which was performed on his eyes, and he is reported as getting along as well as could possibly be expected.
