PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL.
Monday; "September f, itus-
PAGE 2.
HOME COMING
A SUCCESS IN
SPITE OF RAINS
Notwithstanding the Rains, the Pro
gram Has Been Very Success
fully Carried Out.
From Friday' Dally.
Despite the bad weather of yester
day and the equally poor indications
from the weather man for today, the
Home Coming feature of the fall festi
val has been much more successful
than had been hoped for and from
early in the morning the principal
streets have been thronged with the
residents of the city and those from
afar who have gathered in Platts
mouth to celebrate the festival occa
sion. The day opened with a short con
cert by the Burlington band at Fourth
and Main streets at 8:30 and the
band thn proceeded to the high school
grounds where the pupils of the schcls
hud assembled for their parade ard
with the band heading the procession
thty proceeded to the Burlington sta
tion where at 10:00 o'clock the Oma
ha boosters and former residents made
their advent and were received with
tm-n arms by the delegation of Platts
jiiouth citizens numbering close to 200
and the event was one most pleasing
to the visitors. The Omaha visitors
v.ere headed by a fine bunch of live
wires including Henry Cering, W. C.
Ramsey. Cal Taylor, Gerald Drew and
a laree number of the others who have
a warm spot for Plattsmouth in their
lu-arts including the representatives
of the Burlington railroad, and the
visitors were welcomed with open arms
l.y their old time friends and associates
ho were certainly delighted that they
urne more had the opportunity of hav
ing with them the Omaha friends.
The Omaha visitors were accom
panied by several from Lincoln, and
among these were Ex-Congressman
Jesse B. Stroud and former Chief
Justice M. B. Reece, who are num
bered among the real old residents of
"these parts.'' The school children
and the visitors were escorted by the
band of the Brundage company up
Main street to the First Methodist
church, where the reception to the
old-timers was to be held and the pro
gram was to have been given, but a
jet program was out of all considera
tion as it was one great big love feast
with the old friends, many of whom
are aged men and women, and the
time was given over to an informal
good time, with many a hearty hand
shake and renewal of ties of long ago.
Hon. R. B. Windham was the presid
ing officer of the gathering, but saw
the delight that the meeting of the old
friends occasioned and the affair was
made purely an informal event. It
was good to see the gathering which
to many was an event long looked for
ward to, and as they took each other
by the hand time turned back the
years, while memory made the good
old days in Plattsmouth seem a re
ality, and that the aged men and
women were once more in the flower
of youth in the home they had loved
so dearly. The Home Comers occu
pied the greater part. of the morning
at the church with their genuine good
time, and it is safe to say that the
greater part of those assembled there
have not put in as enjoyable a time
for many years.
In the Omaha delegation there were
fully 200, and all were here with the
kpirit of old times, and certainly did
their part in making the Home Com
ing a great and glorious success in
every way.
The free aerial acrobatic act given
on the court house grounds at 11
o'clock was one that was most pleas
ing, and the daring feats of the acro
bat drew a hearty round of applause
from the large crowd, and the free
act at the corner of Sixth and Main
street pleased all those who were able
to get in seeing distance of the event.
The reunion of the high school
alumni at the high school was also
a very delightful event, and while the
damp weather had made it impossible
to hold the picnic on the grounds, as
had originally been planned, the for
jjner students soon made short work
f the feast prepared by the mem
lers of the various classes in the high
school building, where the main por
tion of the alumni assembled, while
the other members of the classes en
joyed the reunion out on the campus.
There were representatives from the
class of 1883 on up to the class grad
uated from the school this year, and
it was hard to tell which was the most
,delighted with the fine basket dinner
as all did it ample justice, and many
a pleasing story of old school days
was related by the "grads" of the
Plattsmouth school.
Taken as a whole the Home Coming;
. . 1 A il l
.day was a bis success, despite xne
handicaps that the weather has laid
on the committee in charge of the
.event, and everyone who attended felt
well repaid for their efforts in the
genuine feeling of good fellowship
that prevailed throughout the entire
day. v
Notes of "Horn Coming.'
The rainy weather has led to the
suggestion from one of the publicity
committee of the festival, that the
next fall entertainment should be in
the nature of a naval parade, as the
elements seemed to be willing to fur
nish plenty of water for the event.
The Home Comers include visitors
from the far off Panama canal, as
well as from the states of California
and Washington, and all are mighty
glad to be back in Plattsmouth for
the day.
The regitsration at the First Na
tional bank of the old settlers and
visitors is continuing in great shape,
and a very large number have placed
their signatures on the register.
The school children in the parade
made a splendid appearance and in
cluded all classes from 1883 to 1916,
and all were very much pleased with
the part they took in the big event.
, Two of the former city superinten
dents, E. L. Rouse of Peru, and N. C
Abbott of Nebraska City, were in the
parade of the school children and the
alumni, and marched with the classes
that they had assisted in graduating
from the Plattsmouth school.
A. W. WHITE TELLS
OF HIS EARLY LIFE
IN PLATTSMOUTH
Among early pioneers who can re
late frontier experiences with zest is
A. W. White, the genial merchant
Mr. White first laid eyes upon Ne
braska soil in the year 1833 when his
father and family entered the confines
of Nebraska on their way to Salt Lake
City and were for a time at old Fort
Kearney which was at the time a mil
itary post. For about two years, as
a boy with the family, he resided in
Salt Lake City, but his father, becom
ing dissatisfied, remembering the
beauties of Nebraska, decided to move
back, and on the 17th day of June,
1857, drove into Plattsmouth, where
he made his permanent home and
raised his family, A. W White at that
time being about 10 years of age
While Mr. White's family did not en
dure the extreme hardships incident
to most frontier life, yet it was a
struggle to make a living. The first
job his father tackled was the build
ing of the levee on the river front,
where the boats from down the river
landed. It was while doing work of
this characted that one of his horses
went into the river and was drowned,
the loss of which was felt greatly.
At another time he lost one of his
oxen by acident, which added to the
discouragement of making a living;
but his father was a man cf courage
and resources, and only made the
greater effort to succeed in establish
ing himself. Alf says that when they
came here there were no wells in the
village, but that they had to haul the
water for their stock, and for drink
ing and washing purposes from
springs, one of which was located at
the junction of Sixth and Pearl
streets, and another near Vine and
Sixth streets, and another near where
the postoffice now stands. Where
Washington avenue now is was an ex
tensive swamp with a growth of high
weeds and grass. It was about this
date that Vallery and Heisel built a
sawmill, and later on a grist mill.
Plattsmouth at that time was a ship
ping point for government supplies,
which, together with the outfitting
trade made Plattsmouth a lively burg.
It was soon after Mr. White arrived
that the Johnsons and Kelleys were
put in the river, and he remembers
the excitement by reason thereof. He
says that Nebraska is still good
enough for him.
THE PAVING ON WASHINGTON
AVENUE PROGRESSING NICELY
From Friday's Dally.
The frames for the curbing and
guttering for the Washington avenue,
paving are now all set and it will be
but a short time when definite evi
dence of rapid progress will be shown
to the interested property owners and
the public at large. There have been
heard numerous expressions of com
mendation for the manner in which
the Monarch Engineering company of
Falls City are prosecuting the work.
Everything seems to move along with
clock-like regularity no hurrying but
just a steady and never ceasing work
that is getting results. From all in
dications the paving will be a very
satisfactory job and the city authori
ties are to be congratulated on their
w?ise selection' of a contract ing firm.
John Beck, one of the fanners of
this locality, was here yesterday look
ing after some trading and visiting
with his friends.
MURDOCK BANK
ROBBED EARLY
THIS MORNING
Vault Blown Open by Uurglars and
$220 in Money and Some
Checks Taken.
From Friday's Daily.
Murdock, Neb., Sept. 1. (Special to
The Journal.) This morning, between
1:30 and 2 o'clock, the Bank of Mur
dock was raided by burglars, who
succeeded in getting away with 220
in currency, in adition to a number
of checks on banks over the country.
The vault of the bank was blown open
by the robbers, but they were unable
. to get into the safe before they were
frightened away from the scene ot
operations.
The robbers were discovered at
work about 1 :30, when one of the resi
dents near the bank saw a light in
the bank and a few seconds latei
heard the sound of the explosion at
the vault was blown open, which con
firmed his suspicion that the plact
was being robbed, and he at once
raised the alarm and called Henry A
Guthmann, the owner or the bank,
who with a number of armed men hur
ried to the scene in hopes of captur
ing the robber or robbers. They
opened fire on the bank with then
guns and revolvers, but owing to tht
fog were unable to see clearly what
was going on. During the firing tht
fog lifted for a second, and one mar
was seen to dash from the building
but was soon lost sight of by the pur
suing parties in the heavy fog.
On entering the building it war
found that the door of the vault hac
been blown open and the lock de
stroyed by the force of the explosion
leaving a great mass of debris scat
tered over the floor. The safe wa
untouched, as the robbers had noi
been able to get to the job of blowinj,
it when they were attacked.
The currency taken was in tht
main banking room, as it had beer
placed there after the closing of th
safe by Mr. Guthmann, and this, ir
the amount of $220, together with
the checks on other banks was taker
by the robbers.
This is the second attempt at rob
bery of the Murdock bank, as on the
night of August 2d, a hole was drillec"
in the door of the bank vault bj
someone, but this was as far as thej
went on the first trip, and, last night
were far more successful in their
work.
As soon as the loss of the money
was discovered the police in Oman;
and Lincoln were notified of the rob
bery, and Sheriff Quinton called up
at once and started for the scene o
the robbery, but owing to the bat
roads had not reached Murdock at
10 o'clock. The fact that two at
tempts have been made so soon on
the bank leads to the belief that tht
work was that of parties in that lo
cality, who were familiar with the
bank and the situation there, as it
does not seem likely that professional
bank robbers would make such effort?
on a small bank, whers the amount
secured could not be very large.
So far there has been no trace of
the robbers or any indication as to
where they made their getaway. The
affair has created a great deal of ex
citement in that section of the countv
and the residents are fully aroused in
an attempt to locate the parties com
mitting the robbery.
SOKOL GIRLS TO HOWELLS TO
TAKE PART IN TOURNAMENT
Prom Friday's Daily. .
Today a delegation representing
the girls' turning class of the local
T. J. Sokol society departed for How-
ells, Neb., where they will take part
in the tournament of that organiza
tion that is being held there for the
rest of the week. Those comprising
the party were: Alma, Bessie and
Agnes Holly, Marie and Pauline Svo
boda, Sophia Wesch, Mary Krejci and
Anna Vejvoda. The girls will remain
until Sunday afternoon, when they
start for home, to reach here before
the threatened strike takes effect.
The tournament will include classes
from all societies in the state and the
class from this city are preparing to
give a splendid exhibition, that will
be a credit to their society.
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GELEGRATED STUDEBAKER
AUTOMOBILE ON EXHIBITION
From Friday's Dally.
John F. Wolff, representing the cele
brated Studebaker automobile com
pany, is in the city demonstrating this
splendid automobile and has two of his
machines at the Amick garage, where
Lhey can be viewed by the public. Mr.
vVolff has a "G" and "44" here with
lim and both machines are of the new
1917 model with all the modern equip
ment and fixtures that could be de
sired by the most discriminating auto
mobile owner. If possible Mr. Wolff
.vill have his automobiles out tomor
row for the inspection of the public.
John Wolff is well known through
jut the county and he is finding a
reat demand for this make of autos.
NOT QUICK ENOUGH
FOR CHIEF BARCLAY
from Friday's Dally.
Yesterday afternoon Chief of Police
Barclay had a rather exciting ex
erience in placing William Owens
inder arrest, and but for the quick
, iction of the otlicr, he would have
.irobably had a great deal of trouble
vith the man. Owens was drinking
juite heavily durii?g the day and was
old by the chief to get off of the
streets and this Reined to anger the
nan greatly, as shortly afterwards the
;hief was told tlat Owens had stated
chat he would pot allow anyone to
rtler him off thi streets. It was not
i great while jffter this, until Chief
Jarclay saw Ovens go into the hard
wire store of fcroehler Brothers, and
n his coming ut, the thief called at
he store to inquire what lie hud pur
hased and foj' nd that ha had secured
ome ammunition for a revolver and
his caused Jir. Barclay to look the
.ian up. It' was only a short time
iterward tr. it Chief Barclay in com
pany with Sheriff Quinton were stand
ng near th corner of Fourth and
Iain streets' when they saw Owens
talking up Main street, near the
ourt house, and with his hands in his
oat pocket ia a very suspicious man
ner. Mr. Barclay crossed over in
ront of the man while the sheriff
ame up from the back of him and as
Jr. Barclay passed him he graobed
he coat of Owens and discovered a
oaded revolver, and at the same time
he sheriff grabbed the man by the
rms while the gun was removed by
'hief Barclav. The man was then
iken over to iail where he was lodged
pending the action of the county attor
jty in the matter, and it is probable
hat a complaint will be filed against
he man.
OR. GELMORE ACCEPTS
VICE CHAIRMANSHIP
OF DEMO; COMMITTEE
'mm FrMny's Daily.
Tht democratic countv committee
ind the candidates met in this city
yesterday afternoon at the court house
o arrange the details of the forth
coming campaicn. All the candidates
vere present, as well as the mem
hers of the committee, and with L. F.
Langhorst, state chairman, presiding
over the meeting. The question of a
vice-chairman was discussed, and it
was unanimously decided to elect I)r
G. II. Gilmore of Murray to this po
sition to look after the work of di
recting the campaign in the county
for the fall campaign. The city of
Plattsmouth was placed under a spe
rial chairman, Frank M. Bestor, while
Earl R. Travis was selected as secre
tary for the city and to assist the
chairman in the direction of the cam
paign in this city. The meeting was
very harmonious and filled with the
spirit of victory for the splendid na
tional, state and county tickets at the
coming election.
Dr. Gilmore, who has been selected
to look after the work of the cam
paign, will be a great strength to the
organization with his wide acquaint
ance throughout the county, and will
devote his time and splendid ability
to the work that is to bring success
to the cause of the democratic party.
Mr. Langhorst will add as much of
his time as possible to the aid of the
committee in the county, in addition
to his work in the state committee.
The selections made by the commit
tee seemed to meet with the heartiest
approval of all of the candidates who
are heading the ticket.
ANNUAL MEETING POSTPONED.
The annual meeting of the Pleasant
Hill Cemetery association, which was
to have been held Saturday, Septem
ber 2d, has been postponed until Sat
urday, September 9th, at 10 o'clock
at the Horning school house.
C. H. SHOOP, Secy.
8-31-3twkly
Mean
New School
Clothes
When you see our stocks, so com
plete with new styles, the right kind of fabrics and the best values, the school prob
lem will vanish before your eyes.
We're ready for that important event
in his life, "his first long pants suit."
New pinch pack models with all the
latest style points new pockets, belt
to match, narrow cuff bottoms, athletic
vest. Values which fade any mail offerings.
C. E.
Now
Fall
CapS
TEACHERS OF CASS
COUNTY EXPRESS
THEIR GRATITUDE
From Friday's Dally.
We. the teachers of Cass county in
joint session assembled, do hereby
adopt the following resolutions:
1. Be it resolved that we extend
our thanks to the Commercial Club
and the Elks, of Plattsmouth for the
reception given the teachers on Mon
day evening, August 28th at the Elks
club, and to Mr. Avard, Miss Henni,
Mr. Minor, Miss Cole, Mrs. Falter,
Miss Tuey and Miss Marquardt for
the beautiful music rendered on that
evening.
2. Be it resolved, that we extend
our thanks to the Board of Education
for the use of the High School build
ing and equipment during the session
and to the citizens for their courteous
treatment in opening their homes to
the teachers.
C. Be it resolved, that we extend
our thanks to Professor Brown, Miss
Rudersdorf, Superintendent Brooks,
Dean Rouse and Miss Kaufmann for
their helpful and inspiring instruction,
r.nd to Miss Bookmeyer, Miss Gapen,
Dr. Ilayman and Miss Ort for their
interesting lectures during the week
4. Be it resolved, that we extend
our sincere thanks to our County Sup
trintendent, Miss Eda Marquardt, for
her efiicicnt and untiring efforts in
planning and executing one of the
most successful institutes in the his
tory of the county.
.. Be it resolved, that a copy of
these resolutions be filed with Miss
Marquardt and one copy be sent to the
Plattsmouth Journal for publication.
Noel Seney, Chairman,
R. E. Dale,
Floy M. Canadav.
PROMINENT EARLY PIONEER
AMONG THE HOME COMERS
From Friday's Dally.
Among the Home Comers in Platts
mouth this week is Burweli Spurlock,
no of the r.vil pioneers of the county.
v.-ho resides it present at York, Neb.,
i li his son, .ledge M. :o
lock. Mr Spurlock cnn to Cass
county in 5tt, and has been very
prominently identified with the early
history and development of the county
since his r.rriv-al up to tlv time that
he removed to York to reside. Al
ways a leading figure in the repub
lican politics of the county, Mr. Spur
lock in the early days of the county
organization, was one of the leaders
of that party, and from 1862 to 1870
held the office of county clerk of
Cass county and, after his retirement
from office, for several years was one
of the head counselors of the party.
It is a great regret of Mr. Spurlock
that his son, Judge George M. Spur
lock, was unable to attend the Home
Coming, but he was called to Michi
gan a few days before and was not
able to be present. While in the city
Mr. Spurlock is a guest at the home
of Hon. R. B. Windham. '
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ALFALFA SEED.
Home grown, re-cleaned alfalfa
seed, 99.9 per cent pure, $11.50 to
$12.50 bushel; fall rye, $1.40; timothy,
$3.25; white hulled sweet clover,
$10.90; rape, $5.00; blue grass, $2.25.
We pay the freight. Samples mailed
Johnson Bros., Nebraska City, Neb.)
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NARROW ESCAPE FROM INJURY.
From Friday's Daily.
Late yesterday afternoon as Mrs.
Jack Patterson of Union, was walking
along Main street near the Dunbar
pool hall, she experienced a very nar
row escape from a serious accident
when a screen from one of the upper
windows in the building fell, just as
she was passing and struck her on the
head, but very fortunately did not do
any great injury beyond a severe
shock and fright. The screen fell in
such a manner that the wooden part
hit the lady glancingly, and had it
struck her with the sharp edge would
undoubtedly have did a great deal of
injury.
Frank H. Johnson, wife and son,
Walker, came down from Weeping
Water yesterday and will remain over
to attend the Home Coming and fall
festival and visit at the home of J. W.
Johnson and family.
M. Fanger of Missouri Valley, la.,
arrived yesterday to attend the Home
Coming and fall festival, and for a
visit with his many friends.
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The wearers of Stetson Hats expect not only style
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whether they buy a Stetson at Four Dollars or at
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This standard of quality will be maintained in
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Stetson Hats for the coming Fall and Winter
show many engaging styles for every need of every
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VISITS AT HOME COMING.
From Fridny's Dallv.
L. F. Kohrell came up last evening
from his farm home near Wyoming,
in Otoe county, to attend the Home
Corning celebration, and Mrs. Kohrell
came up this morning to rnjoy the
occasion. Mr. Kohrell is one of the
old settlers in this community, having
located in Cass county in 18H1), and
feels a deep interest in everything
that concerns the welfare of this por
tion of the state. He was able to
meet a great many of his old friends
and greatly enjoyed the opportunity
of meeting them.
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