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State Historical Soc Neb urn TOL. XXXIV. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. 191. N. I.li). r DEATH 9F MBS. FENN IN OMAHA YESTERDAY Mrs. A. 15. I-Vnii, Siller of Mont Rohb, Parses Away ;it a Hospital in Omaha. From Friday's Daily. Mr.-. A. li. Fenn, a lady well known throughout Cass county and a daugh ter of the late F. W. Robb. one of the pioneer? of southern Cass county, died o!i Tuesday afternoon at a hospital in Omaha, after an illness covering1 sev eral years' duration. Mrs. Fenn was a sbter of Mont Robb of Union, and was a lady loved and esteemed by all those who had the pleasure of know ing her, and in the hour of grief and sorrow the old friends will join with the family in the heavy loss that has been visited upon them. Mrs. Fenn was born in Muncie, IVnn., October f. l!vl, and at the time of her death was lacking one month of being years of age. She came west with her parents and re sided on the homestead near Union, where in 1870, she was united in mar riage to N. J. Fenn. To this union there were born seven children, three of whom. Mrs. Nellie C. West. Mrs. R. E. Snyder and Miss Grace Fenn. preceded the mother in death. Four children survive, as follows: F. R. Fenn, Salir.a, Kan.: Mrs. D. O. Glocer, Omaha; Mrs. Thomas Cranwell, Syra-cu.-e. N. Y., and Mrs.. William Lon don of Chicago. The husband passed away some fifteen years ago at Om aha, where the family made their home for the greater part of the time. Mrs. Fenn became a member of the Episcopal church in her girlhood, unit ing with the church at Wyoming, and during her lifetime was a most de vout member, and bore with fortitude her sufferings. For the past three months she had been confined to the hospital suffering from a complica tion of diseases, and despite all that skill and care could do continued to fail until death came to her relief and released her from her suffering. Mrs. Fenn was a very kind and loving wife and mother and devoted to those whom she called by the name of friends, and they will miss her greatly as she has endeared herself to them in the years gone by. The funeral services were held yes-, terday afternoon from the Episcopal church at Wymote and were conduct ed by the Rev. W. W. Barnes of Ne braska City. The interment was in the cemetery near the old Robb home stead, where the departed lady had passed so many happy years of her life. IS REMEMBERED GENER OUSLY BY KIND FRIKDS Kfm PrMay's Dllv. E. M. Buttery brought The Journal office a most pleasing remembrance this afternoon in the shape of a fine large basket of potatoes that he had raised on two lots in the west part of the city. Mr. Euttery has dem onstrated that a little labor on the part of the property owner can bring good results, as he has raised fifty eight bushels on two lots, and they are of the very finest that a person could find anywhere. He also brought in a number of cucumbers. Mark White, the genial and whole souled farmer, and genuine good fel low, from the vicinity of Rock Bluffs, has also remembered The Journal pub lisher and editor with two large and lucious watermelons, that sure am "some melons," and Mark has our most sincere thanks. These dainties were much enjoyed and could not be leat anywhere in the country. Fred Hull of Marysville, Mo., an old friend" of the Journal family, ac companied by his son, are here and will spend a short time at the home of his brother, Frank Hull, south of the city. Mr. Hull and son visited The Journal office for a few minutes while here. ANOTHER AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT AT UNION From Friday's Dallv. Last Sunday night the single bug gy and driving horse of one of the sons of Mrs. J. T. Fran's, residing west of here, ran away. It just hap pened that Dave LaRue was on the job and stopped the runaway, and was bringing it back to town from hi place of residence. When he reachec the railroad crossing there was freight train on the track and he was compelled to wait until the track was clear. In the meantime an automo bile drove up behind him and stopped A son of Harry Frans was on the other side of the track and when the train cleared the crossing the Frans boy is alleged to have put on all steam ahead, and that on the left-hand side of the road. As LaRue was the first object in sight he saw there was go ing to be a collision and called to the boy and asked him what he was do ing, and about that time the car hit the buggy, throwing LaRue and his son. who was with his dad, out of the rig, and Dave is carrying his head around covered with bandages and has several nice bruises that are not in sight. We have a state law in Nebraska, we believe, that forbids children from running autoes and it should be obeyed. There are entirely too many accidents caused from the carelessness of children. A child has not the de veloped brain of man and cannot be expected to act as quickly in case of an emergency. Ana anotner law we nave tnat is disobeyed quite often is exceeding the twenty-five-mile per hour speed limit and driving on the wrong side of the road Ledger. BRIDE AND GROOM ON HONEYMOON HERE FROM ITALY From Saturday's Dally. Robert Pfeiffer and bride, of Bolog na, Italy, are in the city enjoying a part of their honeymoon at the home of Mr. Pfeiffer's aunt, Mrs. Paul Ger ing and family. The newly weds have come to America to make their home in the future, and where Mr. Pfeiffer will follow his profession as a minister of the Methodist church for which be studied at Geneva, Switzerland, where he has spent the last few years in study. Here Mr. and Mrs. Pfeiffer were married five months ago and have since been endeavoring to reach the United States from war-torn Eu rope. Mr. Pfeiffer states that Switz erland, the only spot in central Eu rope is filled with the wounded and sick of the fighting armies of the dif ferent nations, and there under the protection of the little republic those who have suffered from the war can find rest and recuperate from their injuries. The Swiss people have suf fered from the war in the way of loss of trade from the tourists of the world and particularly America who bought a great deal of the lace and watches manufactured in that coun try. Mr. and Mrs. Pfeiffer arrived in America one month ago and since then have been visiting with their relatives in this country. Mr. Pfeiffer Ls desireous of securing an English speaking charge in this country and as he is an accomplished scholar he is capable of giving a splendid service to his church. He was born in Italy where the Pfeiffer family resided un til the war broke out but have since lived in Switzerland. Mr. Pfeiffer and Henry Herold were callers at the Journal office this morning. TAKEN BACK TO KEARNEY. From Saturday's Dally. John Peterson, the young man who arrived in the city several days ago armed with a revolver, and who was taken in custody by the sheriff, was today shipped back to Kearney, where he will be placed in the industrial school in that place, from which insti tution he was paroled some few months ago. An officer from the state school came down and took the young man back to Kearney. Mrs. Williard Beezley of Syracuse, Neb, was here yesterday enjoying a visit with her father, R. B. Windham and family. FIRE TOTALLY DESTROYS J. E. , WILES' HOME The Home of Joseph E. Wiles. South of Town, Very Mysteriously De stroyed by Fire Friday Afternoon. From Saturdays T)a.lir. Yesterday afternoon the beautiful country home of Jaseph E. Wiles, two miles west of the city on the Louis ville road, was completely destroyed by fire, the origin of which was un known. The first known of the fire was a few minutes past 2 o'clock when two farmers passing by saw the roof in flames, and rushed in to alarm the family. Mrs. Wiles was at home at the time, but her husband was ab sent in Omaha, and as soon as she learned of the fire she rushed to the second floor, where the first signs of the flames was found in the falling plastering, and secured the valuable papers belonging to Mr. Wiles, and while she was thus engaged a large piece of the plastering fell, striking her on the back of the head and knocking her to the floor, but she was able with the assistance of Robert Windham, who was working at the Wiles home doing some electric wir ing, to reach the first floor of the house, which was yet untouched by the blaze. The alarm on the telephone brought a large number of the neigh bors to the scene and they rendered splendid service in saving the house hold goods, and the greater part of the valuable and costly furniture in the rooms on the first floor of the house was saved from the flames. The efforts of Mrs. Wiles and the neighbors to extinguish the flames or check their progress was without avail as the blaze soon spread all over the upper floor and the charred and blaz ing timbers supporting the roof fell. scattering their fiery touch through the remainder of the house, and by 4 o'clock there was nothing remaining of the once beautiful home save the two tall brick chimneys, which defying the flames, stood over the smouldering rums. The origin of the fire is unknown as there had been no fire at all in the house for several weeks save that of a small oil stove in the kitchen, which was far from the spot where the flames were first noticed breaking through the roof. The house had been for years one of the most handsome mansions in this part of the county. and was built in 18S3, by the late J. C. Cummins, and was for years the home of the Cummins family. Mr. Wiles has made his home there for the past twelve years and had added greatly to the home, until it was one of the most modern farm homes in the county. The value of the house is estimated at between $7,000 and $8,000 and had only $2,000 insurance. The neighbors assisted in gathering up the furniture and effects that had been saved from the burning house and conveyed them to the barn and sheds, where they were stored until a provision can be made for caring for them. The loss is a severe one to Mr. and Mrs. Wiles, and in their mis fortune they will have the deepest sympathy of the entire community. RETURNS FROM BLAIR. From SaturdayB Dall. J. H. Thrasher, who has been visit ing at Blair for several days past, has returned to his home in this city and reports a most delightful trip while in the northern part of the state. Col. Thrasher reports that he met a great many of the old soldiers of the civil war while absent, and almost all of them are for President Wilson, recog nizing the efforts that have been made in behalf of the boys in blue. The fact that the republican platform did not mention the old soldiers is an other of the reasons why they are turning to the support of the presi dent. John Kaffenberger, August Kaffen berger and wife and Clarence Meis inger and wife came in this morning from their farm homes and departed for Omaha to spend the day in that city attending to some matters of importance. WILLIAM JAHRIG AND FAMILY ENJOYING A VISIT HERE From Saturday's Dally. William Jahrig, a former resident of this city, accompanied by his fam ily, are here enjoying a visit with the father and brother of Mr. Jahrig and renewing friendships with his former acquaintances. Mr. Jahrig is located at Glenville, Mont., where he is en gaged as engineer for the Northern Pacific, and had intended to be in Plattsmouth for the Home Coming but was detained until this week in getting away. This is the first visit back to the old home in seventeen years and Mr. Jahrig is certainly en joying the occasion to the utmost of meeting his father. E. L. Jahrig and his brother, R. C. Jahrig whom he has not seen for so many vears as well as the old friends. While living here Mr. Jahrig was employed in the Burlington shops for some time until he left for the west. A BIG EVENT IN THIS CITY BY THE MODERN WOODMEN SEPT. 18 From Saturdays Dally. Cass camp No. 332 of the Modern Woodmen of America, of this city are arranging for a public meeting at their hall on Monday evening. Septem ber ISth that will be one of the big events in woodcraft in the city. On tnis occasion toward U . Uurns ol l' New Jersey, national lecturer of the order will be present as well as llaiph Johnson of Lincoln, and place before the members and the public the posi tion of the Modern Woodman. Mr. Burns is one of the most gifted orators in the country and his eloquence is such as to make his address a rare treat. He is enrouts to the Pacific coast and will make a few addresses in 'Nebraska while enroute, speaking at this city first and going from here to Omaha, Lincoln. Grand Island and Alliance where he will hold public meetings. Mr. Burns was here sev eral years ago and his address was one that was long remembered for its beauty and impressiveness. Mr. John son is well known to the members of the Woodmen as he is one of the live wire; in the state very active for many aw: has bee11 vears in the operations of the order. The local camp of the Modern Wood men is one that is numbered among the best in the state and the member ship of close to 400 speaks of the splendid work of the officers in main taining their lodge at the top rank of the orders in the city. The meeting on the ISth will be one open to the public and everyone is invited to be present to enjoy the splendid treat. Ml JOHN MATTES VISITS PLATTSMOUTH A FEW HOURS From Saturday's Dallv. State Senator John Mattes was in the city for a short time today en route from his home in Nebraska City to Omaha, and while here stopped for a short visit at the Journal office. Senator Mattes, who has represented the Second district in the senate for the past two years, was one of the active leaders in the last legislature and made a splendid representative for the people of his district and one that they might feel pr6ud of in every way. The legislation that has made possible the successful administration of Governor Morehead was aided in the senate by Mr. Mattes, and his clear judgment and splendid activities resulted in the passage of many laws for the benefit of the people of the state. Splendidly qualified in every way, Senator Mattes has made a rec ord in the legislature that should en title him to a re-election. FILES SUIT TO QUIET TITLE. From Saturday's Dally. This morning in the district court a suit was filed entitled Asgil S. Will vs. William J. Scott, et alM in which the plaintiff seeks to quiet title to the southeast quarter section 1, northeast quarter section 12, the west one-half of the northwest quarter section 7, all in township 11, range 12. C. A. Rawis appears in the action as attorney for the plaintiff. THE W. C. T. 0. COUNTY CONVEN TION NEXT WEEK Meeting Called for Thursday, Sep- " t em her 11th, at Presbyterian Church, and Great Inter est Shown. From Saturday's Dally. The twentv-fifth annual meeting of the Cass count v Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held on Thmsdav. SeDtember 14th. at the First Presbyterian church in this city and a verv laree attendance of the membershiD is looked forward to as there has been a great deal of interest shown by the members of the Unions of Plattsmouth. Louisville, Union, Weeping Water and Eagle, and all of these will be represented at the county meeting. The officers of the county union are: M rs. eth iceeu, president; Mrs. Delia Kirkpatrick, vice president; Mrs. Marv S. Harmon, secretary and Mrs. Agnes Ruffner, treasurer. The program is one filled with many interesting ieatures tor tne memuers and which they can enjoy with pleas ure and profit along the line of work of the W. C. T. U. and the advance ment of their ideals, and is as follows Program. Devotional, in charge of Mother Wescott. Greetings, Mrs. Mabel York. Response, Mrs. Minerva Gorder. Roll call of officers and superinten dents. Reading minutes of last convention. Report of county officers. Repcrt of county superintendents. Report of local presidents. Appointment of committees. Credential. Press. Auditing, Resolutions. Plan of work. Noontide prayer. Luncheon. Executive meeting. 1:30 P. M. Song Service. Devotional service. Report of committees. Election of officers. Election of superintendents. Introduction of visitors. Address by Mrs. Graham. State superintendents of scientific instructions. Music, by Plattsmouth Union. Address, C. A. Rawls, county presi dent of Dry Federation. Discussion of department work. 8 P. M. Song Service. Devotional, Rev. McClusky. Gold medal contest. Songs; music; readings. Presentation of medal. Benediction. DEATH OF LITTLE BABE. From Saturday's Dallv. After living only a few hours the little babe of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roman passed away at an early hour this morning, leaving the home which its little life had brightened for a short time filled with grief. The blow is a severe one to the parents and in their grief they will receive the deepst. sympathy of their many friends. This is a misfortune that is heartbreaking to the members of the family and one that only those who have experienced it can fully appre- ciate. MR. AND MRS. LUSCHINSKY DEPARTED FOR EAST TODAY From Saturday's Daily. George Luschmsky and wife de- parted this morning for Atlantic City, N. J., where Mr. Luschinsxy will at- tend the convention of the master Plattsmouth for another year, he cer carpenters which is meeting in that tainly will take with him the best city. Mr. Luschinsky has attended a great many of these gatherings during the time he has been foreman of the Burlington paint shop in this city, and has mingled with the heads of the leading painting departments of the railroads of the United States, Can- ada and South America. The meeting will be one filled with great interest and benefit to those attending and Mr Luschinsky is looking forward to a most enjoyable time Office suppTTes at the Journal office. I STRONG TEAM FROM NE- BRASKA CITY NEXT SUNDAY l or Sunday's base ball game Ne braska City has promised to send up a strong team to go against the Red Sox of this place, and the boys from Otoe county will endeavor to take back with them the scalp of our sterlin; athletes, but this will be more than a :.!..!.. . .i , wie-Miieu argument as tne ox give promise of being in such form Sunday that will permit them to grab the long ! end of the box office receipts. This game will prove very popular with the fans and a large crowd is looked for at tne com net. inose wno enjoy a good clean game of ball should be in attendance. NOTABLE OCCASION HAD BY CELEBRATING SEVERAL BIRTHDAYS Yesterday the cozy farm home of Mr. and Mrs. John Meisinger, jr., was the scene of a very pleasant gathering when a number of reelatives and friends gathered to enjoy the roval hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Meisinger and to take part in the enjoyment of the day. The occasion was notable for the fact that five members of the party celebrated their birthday' anniversary on that dav and made the event one of rare enjoyment. The pleasant day was spent in visiting and having a general social time together while a fine dinner added to the delights of the day and was thoroughly appre ciated bv everyone of the partv. It was with regret that the members of the tiartv denarted homeward vowinsr that the dav was one long to be re- momhPi-pH hv pwrvnnp nnrticinntino- Those who werein attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harvev. Mr. ind Mrs. Fred Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Rii n TvW nnd f,nm v of Omha- Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stern and fam ily, of Omaha; Mrs. Amelia Swift Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Prince, South Omaha; Mrs. Frank Morgan. Mr Fred Horn, Salt Lake City, Utah; Miss Janette Morgan and Emmet Harvev. St. Charles, la. METHODIST CONFER ENCE TO BE HELD AT The conference of the Methodist church will be held at Hastings this week, at which time the matter of assignment of pastors for the differ ent churches in the state will be taken up. The many friends here of Rev. F. M. Druliner are hopeful that he may be sent back to us for another year of service, and if the conference should decide otherwise it certainly would be very much regretted. During ! the three vears that Rev. Druliner has occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church he has made a great many friends outside of his own congrega tion and these also would regTet very much to have him leave the city, but to retain him probably will be diffi cult as his worth as a strong man for the church is recognized throughout the state, and his ability as a pulpit orator is such as is possessed by few others. Rev. Druliner has during his I residence here contributed a great deal to the upbuilding of the church. mem bership and the advancement of its teachings, and has in fact been the most successful minister that has rep resented the Methodist church here in many years. His pleasing personality has won him friends on all sides and a" vi Liiese are uupuiK uiii wn.c hiujc ii - e . i T : 1 i- -. he can be sent back to look over the needs of his flock. Should it be im- possible to assign Rev. Druliner to wishes of his many friends. VISITING LINES WEST. This afternoon a special train car- rying Vice President H. E. Byram of the Burlington, as well as a number of minor officials, passed through this cjty en route from Chicago to Omaha, and after a brief stoo there and at Lincoln the party will proceed on to t.hp western lines of the Rurhnpon. I The officials of the Omaha division joined the party at Pacific Junction. I RED SOX AGAIN BITE THE DUST IN STINGING DEFEAT Greenwood Defeats Our Boys, by a Score of 8 to 1, in the Presence of Large Crowd of Fans. The Red Sox yesterday were swept down to defeat before the Greenwood team by a score of S to 1 and the game wis one that might be char acterized by too much Power. The visitors came prepared to win and carried in their lineip players who certainly did their part in the humilia tion of the local warriors. The work of Mason in the box for the Sox i-i tiie closing three innings of the game vas good, as he id lowed only tine scratch hit for the Greenwood team. Connors in his innings was touched up quite lively and a number of errors also aided in the strong lead that the visitors secured and held throughout the game. Power who did the dark work for the visitors was in good form and had plenty of control with which to handle the members of th" Hose and at no time did they threaten seriously to take the contest. Kock- well, for the Sox led in the batting as he secured two of the three hits gath ered by the Hose while Bill M a son was able to annex the other bingle. The Sox secured their run in the first inings as Rockwell secured a hit after Parriott and Beal had been fanned out, and McGrath following was sale on an error of ard at short and on which Rocky was able to tally. Koben closed the inning with a fl.v to tnird uase- I me visitors opened up in the sec- ond when Knapp, long known as one Pf the standby of the Lincoln league team lifted one over the fence for a nome run. cunin ionoweu wan a drive that was not handled bv Roben in time to retire the runner and scored hit of Ward. Two more scores were added in the fourth, three in the sixth and one in the eight innings. completing the sad story. I he svmmary oi tne game is as fob ows : RED SOX AB II PO A E Beal, cf 4 0 1 1 0 Parriott, 3b 3 0 2 1 Rockwell, rf-lf ... 4 2 O o 0 McGrath, ss 4 0 T, 3 1 Roben, 2b 4 0 4 3 1 Herold. c 2 0 ! 1 O Mason, lf-p 3 1 1 2 0 Connors, p 2 0 0 o 0 Craig, lb 3 O T, 1 1 Smith, rf 2 0 0 o o Total 31 3 27 12 GREENWOOD AB H PO A 0 0 n o 1 o 0 O 0 E ( 1 1 o o 1 0 o 0 Roberts, cf 1 o 4 1 o 0 14 0 E. Armstrong, 2b ' Jardine, lb Knapp. If " Buffin, 3b 2 Ward, ss 3 C. Armstrong, rf 4 Elmen, c 4 Powers, p 4 1 Total 14 2' DEPART FOR BOSTON. Last evening Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wescott departed for Boston, where they expect to spend two weeks in visiting with their relatives in the New England States. Mr. Wescott will visit his old home at Cheshire, Mass., and where his sister still lives. This sister and Mr. Wescott are the only two living out of a family of twelve children, and it is needless to say the visit will be one of much en joyment to both the brother and sister. A short stay will also be made at Pitts- field, where a nephew of Mr. Wescott is the superintendent of schools there. Mrs. Earl C. Wescott and little son will remain here to visit with the rela tives and friends until the return of Mr. atid. Mrs. Wescott from the east, and they will then return to their home at Los Angeles. Mrs- Ellen Stafford of Clarinda, la., who was here during the Home Com- inn- vUitW hi sister Mrs TTon rxr j i a v .i fe " 1.1 V 1 tne owa cny. . $ . r