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mout ournal Neb Stato Historical Soo ) you. xxxiv. PLATTSMOUTII, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1916. No. 144. plaits i ) FUNERAL OF MRS. HARNS6ERGER A Short Biographical Sketch of This Most Estimable Lady, Who Lived at Ashland For So Many. Years. From Friday's Dally. This community was shocked and grieved to hear of the demise of Mrs William A. Harnsberger, whose death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. Arthur Jones, at Omaha, early last Sunday morning. In the passing of Mrs. Harnsberger, Ashland loses one of its most beloved and respected citizens. She was a model wife and mother, the minis tering spirit of the home, and, al though her home was the center of her affections, it was not the circum ference; and as love begets love, her friends can be counted by the score. She was a woman of kindly and gen erous impulse, and will be greatly missed from the community. Josephine Ernestine Wiggenhorn was born at Neshkora, Wis., January 12, 1S58. She moved with her par ents, the late Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wig genhorn, to Plattsmouth in 1867, and to Ashland in 1870, where she had since resided. She was married to William A. Harnsberger September 4, 1884. Her husband, four children, and one grandchild survive her. The chil dren are: Miss Emma, Messrs. Ernest and Carl of Ashland, and Mrs. F. Ar thur Jones of Omaha. She is also sur vived by four sisters and three brothers, the Misses Eugenia and Dora and Messrs. Hugo, Edwin and Ernest Wiggenhorn of Ashland; Mrs. A. W. Meyer of Watertown, Wis., and Mrs. A. C. Pancoast of Omaha. The funeral was held Tuesday at 3 o'clock from St. Stephens Episcopal church, where thirty-two years ago occurred her wedding ceremony. The three brothers with Mr. A. C. Pan coast and Dr. A. W. Meyer, brother-in-law, and Dr. Albert Fricke, a cousin, acted as pall bearers. Dean Tancock of Omaha had charge of the service and was assisted by Dr. Darling. Two comforting songs were most beauti fully rendered by Miss Evaline Hart ley, of Emporia, Kan. The last trib ute of love found expression in the numerous and beautiful floral offer ings with which the church was taste fully decorated by loving hands. Those present from out of town were: Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Meyer and Miss Doris of Watertown, WTis.; Mrs. William Reddish of Albia, la.; Miss Evaline Hartley of Emporia, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Green of Elm wood, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keck ler of Elmwood, Neb.; Dr. F. G. Fricke of Plattsmouth, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fricke of Plattsmouth, Neb.; MissDora Fricke of Plattsmouth, Neb.; Dr. Albert Fricke of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Harris, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Pencoast, Omaha; Mr. H. T. McCaig, Des Moines, la.; Misses Irene and Imogene McCaig and Rich ard McCaig, Omaha; Mr. W. F. Bax ter, Omaha; Mr. Fritz Koenig, Omaha; Mrs. Olin Harris, Omaha; Mrs. Elinor Pattee, Lincoln; Mr. Rupert Kenner, Lincoln; Mr. Charles Seaman, Lincoln; Mrs. Agnes Hollister, West Point, S'eb. Ashland Gazette. STRAW VOTE OF THE REX ALL STORES IN UNITED STATES The straw vote that the Rexall stores in the United States, 8,000 in number, has began to be announced from the stores all over the country. In this city the store of F. G. Fricke & Co. have the latest returns posted from all over the country and it shows the result in most states to be quite close, and especially so in the larger states of the east. The total popular vote received gives Wilson 107,288 and Hughes 80,519, while on the electoral vote, so far, Wilson has 265 and Hughes 266. Returns are constantly being received and the result of the vote has been changed considerably as the different stores report in their votes. The vote is a unique idea and gives everyone an opportunity to reg ister their preference for their fav orite. Sales bills done quickly at the JournaL CASS COUNTY POSSESSES MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTOR From Friday's Daily. Cass county within its confines has one of the favorite contributors to the leading magazines of the country and a lady that is in fact making a pleas ing mark in the field of the latter day literature. This lady is Mrs. C. S Aldrich of Elmwood, who has for some time been a contributor to the leading eastern magazines with a number of stories that have received marked commendation from those Who are judges of fine literature. Mrs. Aid rich, who writes under the name of Margaret Dean Stephens, has in the Woman's Home Companion of No vember a very interesting short story, "The Light of Day," that has been re ceived with the highest commendation, and in the October Deleneator another of her short stories appeared. It is to be hoped that this talented lady will continue her work in this line and give the public the fullest oppor tunity of enjoying her delightful stories and other contributions to the literary world. MRS, HANS SEIVERS ENTERTAINS FRIENDS From Friday's Hapf. Yesterday afternoon the ladies of St. Paul's church were entertained in a very delightful manner at the hos pitable home of Mrs. Hans Seivers in the north part of the city, and to enjoy the occasion there were some seventy ladies present to take part in the pleasures of the afternoon. The time was spent in visiting and in the plying of the busy needle, as many brought with them their fancy work and whiled away the time in this man ner, .which proved most enjoyable. Mrs. Seivers was assisted in enter taining by Mrs. Jacob Tritsch and Mrs. John Wichmann. At a suitable hour dainty and delicious coffee cake and coffee was served by Misses Ma thilde Meisinger, Helen Lutz, Amelia Frederich, Anna Seivers and Mrs. Aline Franzen and Mrs. John Lutz, which added much to the pleasure of all those who were in attendance. The adies realized $7.10 from the proceeds of the afternoon, which will be applied to their church work and greatly en couraged the members in their efforts for the upbuilding of the church. The event throughout was greatly enjoyed and it was wijh much regret that the adies saw the hour of departure draw near that marked the end of a most delightful afternoon of both pleasure and profit. HON, ROBERT HERRIOK OF WISCONSIN HERE From Friday's Daily. Hon. Robert Herrick of Wisconsin, who has been touring the state of Ne braska on behalf of the democratic na tional ticket, was in the city today for several hours en route from Louisville, where he spoke yesterday afternoon to a number of the voters, to Auburn, where he speaks tonight. Mr. Her rick was scheduled to speak in this city last evening, but owing to a mix up on dates was not enabled to ad dress the people of this city, and it is to be regretted that this occurred, as Mr. Herrick is one of the best men on the stump this year. Mr. Herrick has been campaigning through Minnesota, South Dakota and Nebraska and has been meeting with marked success. He was at St. Paul, Minn., at the time Senator Beverage was speaking at Minneapolis for the Hughes ticket, and challenged the Indiana ex-senator to a debate, but this was not taken up by the republican orator. Mr. Herrick is a progressive who has been .devoting the last few years to the public ques tions, and in Wisconsin is numbered among the ablest of the reformers in political life. He gives his opinion that the conditions in the middle west for president Wilson could not be bet ter, and that the great mass of the people are flocking to his standard on all sides, recognizing that the presi dent is the man of the hour. Mr. Her rick left at 2:38 for Auburn, where he will address the voters there this even ing. A want ad will bring what you want. P. E. 0. SOCIETY HAS A PARTY FOR ITS FRIENDS An Event Enjoyed Every Year in the Sisterhood of the P. E. O. and Grand Time Enjoyed. From Friday's Daily. Last evening occurred an event that is enjoyed each year in the sisterhood of the P. E. O. society, when the ladies entertained the B. I. L. 'S., or the husbands, fathers or brothers of the members, and it is needless to say that the occasion was one enjoyed to the utmost, as. the members of the party gathered at the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harold to ob serve the occasion. The mere men, delighted at the opportunity of being even for a few hours permitted to be a part of the P. E. O. society, were all on hand and ready for the delight ful treat that had been afforded them by the ladies. The occasion was large ly devoted to the enjoyment of a three-course dinner that had been ar ranged by the ladies in anticipation of their hungry guests, and each one of the lucky gentlemen did the utmost justice to the repast. The beautiful dining room was tastefully arranged n a color scheme of red and white, red barberries being placed around the table, while red shaded candles ent a pleasing touch to the scene, and with the snowy linen and spark ing silver made a most alluring pict ure to the eye as the fifty-two guests were seated to enjoy the delicious menu arranged for the occasion. The dinner was served most charmingly by Misses lone Dovey, Madeline Minor, Mariel Streight, Catherine Shoop, Bernice Newell and Gertrude Morgan. After the dinner had been enjoj'ed Mrs. Elizabeth Travis, as toastmis tress, introduced Mrs. E. H. Wescott, president of the local chapter of the P. E. O., who in a few remarks wel- omed the B. I. L. 'S. to the happy gathering and assured them of the pleasure the occasion had brought to the members of the society. To show their appreciation of the delightful accasion Mr. C. A. Rawls, Dr. J. B. Martin, Matthew Gering and Rev. H. G. McClusky responded for the gen tlemen guests and conveyed to the adies the spirit of thankfulness in which they had been allowed to enjoy the happy event. The remarks were well timed and greatly enjoyed by everyone gathered around the festal board. Several very witty and pleas ing stories were contributed to the enjoyment of the party by T. H. Pol- ock, E. H. Wrescott, Dr. E. W Cook and W. J. Streight, which certainly added to the jolly feeling prevailing. After the dinner and speech making the members of the party adjourned to the parlors, where an informal mu sical was enjoyed. The members of the'B. I. L. 'S. had prepared an orig inal song for the benefiit of the ladies, which they gave and which was re ceived with marked approval, and after this the entire party proceeded to spend several hours in singing the old songs and having a real good so cial time until quite a late hour, when they departed homeward writh a feel ing of regret that this event was not held oftener during the year by the adies. PARTY OF LADIES SERENADE RESIDENTS Oil PEARL STREET from Friday's Daily. Last evening the residents along Pearl street were treated to a num ber of very fine musical selections given by a party of ladies who wrere out serenading and took advantage of the opportunity to favor their friends with a few offerings in the musical line. The ladies were very modest, however, in disclosing their identity in giving the concert, but the friends have a dark suspicion as to who were in the party of sweet sing ers, and from the songs given, it would lead the friends to believe that the singers were not unacquainted with the high school. Their efforts in the musical line was very much en joyed and had they not fled from the scene would have been given a royal reception from their friends. MISS HELEN IMPROVING AT HOSPITAL The many friends of Miss Helen Livingston in this secton of the county will be pleased to learn that she is showing much improvement in her condition since her operation on Tues day morning at the Immanuel hospital in Omaha. Miss Livingston was taken with a very sudden attack of appendi citis and it was necessary to have her taken to the hospital at once and the operation performed without delay. Since the operation the patient has been showing marked improvement. Mrs. B. W. Livingston, mother of the patient, has been at the hosoital with her daughter since the operation. DR. WERNER OF OHIO SPOKE LAST NIGHT From Tuesday s Dallv. Last evening Dr. Eugene W erner of Ohio was in the city and addressed a meeting at the district court room at the court house. Dr. Werner is one of the ablest speakers that has visited this state and addressed his auditors in the German language, of which he is a very fluent speaker. The speaker gave an outline of the work of the administration of President Woodrow Wilson and his foreign policy in main taining the neutral position of the United States in the great world war and in giving just treatment to the nations involved in the struggle, and in keeping the country from being in volved in the conflict in the many op portunities that had been afforded them to be in the struggle between the nations already in the war. The speaker was a very forcible orator and in his polished manner explained the truth of the situation that has con fronted the American government since since the outbreak of the war in 1914, and which has covered the great er part of the Wilson administration. Those who heard the speech were giv en the opportunity of having a great many points concerning the foreign policy made clear to them and to rea- ize what has been done by the Amer ican government in keeping a strict neutral position to all the parties in volved. Dr. Werner was introduced by Mayor John P. Sattler, who pre sided at the meeting. IMPROVEMENT TO BUILDING. From Friday's Daily. The building on Third and Main streets owned by the J. V. Egenberger estate and occupied by the C. E. Hart- brd Coal company, is being improved both on the exterior and interior and put in first class shape for the win ter season. The outer walls of the building are being treated to a coat of stucco that will add a great deal to the appearance of the building. while the interior of the coal office is being repainted and papered in an up-to-date manner. The front of the building was painted in a very artistic manner a few weeks ago and now the entire building will be one of the neat est in that portion of the city. FATHER IN SERIOUS CONDITION. From Saturday's DaJlv. Oliver Osborn, who is residing on the George Synder farm near this city, ast evening received a message from his brother, Dick Osborn, announcing the serious illness of their father, Al exander Osborn, at his home in Cres- ton, la. Mr. Osborn left this morning for the Iowa city in response to the message and will visit at the bedside of his father. The message did not give the cause of his illness, but stat ed it was of a serious nature. Mr. Osborn will be remembered by a great many of the residents of this city as he made his home here for a number of years before removing to Iowa. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL. From Saturday's Dallv. Last evening Will DeWolf, who was operated on two weeks ago at a hos pital in Omaha, was able to return home and feels a great deal better, al though of course, is still very wreak from the effects of his illness and the operation. His many friends will be pleased to see him return home so soon and trust that he may enjoy re newed health and vigor from now on STRUM ENDORSED BY EX-GOVERNOR GEORGE SHELDON Sheldon Puts Up the Case of Andrew F. Strum. Wayside, Miss., Oct. 26. I desire through your paper to urge my friends in Cass and Otoe counties work and vote for Andrew Strum for state senator. I am moved to make this appeal not because he supported me loyally and enthusiastically, but more particularly because he stand for the people's welfare and for civic righteousness. Andrew Strum is con scientious, industrious and efficient He is an unselfish public spirited citi zen. He will fulfill his position and platform pledges. He is deserving of and should receive the vote of all those regardless of party affiliations who de sire honestv and square dealings in politics. GEORGE L. SHELDON, Nebraska State Journal, Oct. 27, 191G. Adv. DEMOCRATIC RALLY AT THE COURT HOUSE This evening at the courc house the democrats will hold a rousing laily, when three of the candidates for state offices will be present to nve to the citizens the ipeosage of th.2 party that has in the past two years given such an r-ble administration to tn.-; affairs of the state. Keith Neville, candidate for governor, will be with th? party and state his position on the issues of the day and his stand for the enforce ment of all laws that are now in force or may hereafter be adopted by the people. He is one of the bright ycung business men of the state and to hear him will be a treat to those who are interested in the continuance of good government. Attorney General Willis E. Reed, one of the ablest orators in the state of Nebraska, will be one of the speakers, and in his able and force ful manner present the result of the work of the state administration for the past two years. Edgar Howard, the brilliant newspaper man of the state and who is the running mate of Mr. Neville for lieutenant governor, will also speak, and his address will be one well worth hearing, a1 Edgar Howard is one of the able men cf the great commonwealth of Nebraska. ANOTER BIG DRY RALLY ON SATURDAY EVENING The meeting of the Dry Federation held Saturday evening at the corner of Fifth and Main streets drew quite a large crowd and for several hours the audience was treated to an interesting discussion of the dry side of the pro hibition question. The team from Union that is assisting in the dry cam paign, had charge of the meeting, and they brought with them a number of automobiles and a fine array of sing ers and workers who took part in the meeting by giving a number of songs and yells and cheers of the dry work ers. Preceding the meeting the auto mobiles formed a parade on the busi ness streets of the city and added this touch of enthusiasm to the evening. Rev. C. E. PerLee of the Christian church of this city, introduced Rev. Randall of Union, who delivered the opening address of the evening, and was followed by several of the cam paign songs. The principal address of the meeting was delivered by Dr. Pfifer of Denver, who in the course of his remarks told of the workings of the prohibition law in Colorado, and the benefits that had been derived from it, and made a plea to the voters to take action in this state on the matter in favor of the prohibitory amendment. Carl Neumann of the United States marines, who has been here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Neu mann, for a short time, departed this morning for St. Louis, where his head quarters are located, to prepare for recruiting services for the navy department. L. G. LARSON INJURED IN A VERY PAINFUL MANNER From Saturday's Dany. Yesterday morning L. G. Larson, the contractor, was injured in a very painful manner in falling from a small plank which was placed on two trus sles and while the distance was only two feet, the right arm of Mr. Larson struck the trussle in falling and it was injured painfully, the full extent of the injuries not being determined as yet. It was necessary to have the injured man taken from the E. J. Richey home, where he was working when the acident occurred, to the office of a physician, where the injured member was dressed and made as com fortable as possible. It is thought the arm was not broken but only painfully bruised. MISS GORDER ENTER TAINS LAST EVENING From Saturday's Daily. Last evening Miss Catherine Gorder entertained in a most charming man ner at her home in honor of her friends, and a most delightful time was enjoyed by the jolly crowd of young people in attendance. The event was in the nature of a Hal lowe'en party and the Gorder home was tastefully decorated in keeping with the spirit of the occasion with streamers of orange and black, inter spersed with the Jack o' lanterns, that ent a pleasing touch to the scene The young people enjoyed games of all kinds for several hours, and in the contest of pinning on the eyes of a Jack o' lantern, Juno Marshall secured the first prize; Miss Lenora Snyder, second prize, and Miss Ellen Nolting, the consolation prize. A number of very pleasing musical numbers were given by the talented young ladies in the party that added to the enjoyment of everyone, and a short time was spent in the Virginia reel, and in this a great deal of pleasure was derived by the members of the jolly party. At a suitable hour, as the time was pass ing on toward the witching hour, a uncheon was served of the good things of the season and to this the members of the party did ample jus tice. It was at a late hour when the 4 members of the party departed home ward, expressing their pleasure at be ing present on the happy event. Those who were in attendance at this pleasant event were Misses Mary Wetenkamp, Leonora Snyder, Mina affenberger, Agnes Bajeck, Ida Tschirren, Delia Frans, Beatrice Sey- bert, Kathryn Schrack, Grace Nolt ing, Alice Weyrich, Ellen Nolting ,Ab- bie Brown, Irene Truscott, Kathryn Gorder, Messrs. 'Glen Elliott,- Everett Spangler, Albert Janda, Frank Pal- asek, Will Nolting, June Marshall, red Speck, Joe McMaken, Vern lutchison, Will Schmidtmann, How ard Wiles, Ruben Kronstedt, Ray mond Larson. ANOTHER DIVORCE CASE FILED IN THE DISTRICT COURT From Saturday's Daily. Yesterday afternoon in the district court a suit entitled Mathilda Mat schulatt vs. Wrilliam Matschulatt was filed in the office of Clerk of the Court James Robertson, and in this suit the plaintiff asks that a decree of divorce be granted to her from the defendant. In her petition the plaintiff states they were married in February, 1885, in East Prussia, Germany, and came to America in 1892, and have since that time been residents of Nebraska and for the greater part of the time of Plattsmouth. It is further stated that the defendant is the posessor of 160 acres of land in Holt county, twenty- five acres in Knox county and the home in Plattsmouth, valued at $1,200, as well as some $2,000 in money, and the plaintiff asks that a suitable amount for alimony be given to her. The charges preferred are extreme cruelty and non-support. AT T. J. SOKOL HALL. The T. J. Sokol society will give a social dance at their hall on next Saturday and every person who en joys a good social time should be present. The music will be furnished by the Holly orchestra. DEDICATION OF NEW LIBRARY On the Afternoon and Evening of Wednesday, November 1, When New Buildinsr Will Be Formally Opened. "Open house" will be held from 2to 5:30 p. m. and this will give all those interested an opportunity to go through the building and view the splendid structure which is now ready for the use of the patrons of the li brary. At 3:30 there will be a story hour for all children of the first three grades of the public schools. Miss Hazel Dovey will have charge of this part of the program and tell the sto ries to the children. The auditorium in the basement will be used for the story hour. The formal dedication services will be held at 8 o'clock in the evening and from 7:30 to 8 o'clock the Holly or chestra will give a musical program, and following the concert the follow ing program will be given: Selection Plattsmouth Male quartet. Messrs Merman Hough, II. G. McClus ky, R. W. Knorr and Bert Knorr. Address "Historical Sketch of the Plattsmouth Public Library, and the Presentation of Key of New Building to the City," A. L. Tidd. Response to Presentation Address Mayor J. P. Sattler. Greetings, from Miss Charlotte Templeton, secretary State Library as sociation. Greetings, from Miss Tobitt, Omaha City library. Presentation of Flag to the Library, W. R. C. ladies. Vocal Solo Mrs. E. H. Wescott. Dedicatory Address "The Library in the Community," M. G. Wyer, li brarian State university and president State Library association. The public is most cordially invited to attend these exercises. The new library belongs to the citizens of Plattsmouth. They should come and see what an excellent plant they have, for it is one in which we can all take a great deal of pride. Remember the date, Wednesday, November 1, 191fi. A special invitation is extended to the city council, board of education, and all organizations and people inter ested in the public library. MRS, FRANK SVOBODA DIED SATURDAY Saturday afternoon at her home in the west part of the city, Mrs. Frank Svoboda passed away after an illness that had covered more than seven years, and during the greater part of that time she had been helpless and a great sufferer, but bore with sturdy fortitude the misfortunes that had besn visited upon her during all these years. One of the pathetic features of the illness of Mrs. Svoboda was the care and devotion shown to her by her son, who himself is crippled but who has in all the years of his moth er's illness been constantly at her side to minister to her wants and as.-ist her as much as his condition would permit. The family have resided in Plattsmouth for the past two years and a half and came here from Wis consin, where Mr. Svoboda was en gaged in farming for a number of years, until the illness of the wife made it necessary to sell the farm, and since that time the family have made their home for the greater part of the time in this city. The funeral services were held this afternoon from the late home and the interment was in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Svo boda leaves to mourn her loss the hus and and one son. TO UNDERGO AN OPERATION. From Friday's Dally. Miss Helen York was taken to Om aha this afternoon, where she will en ter the Immanuel hospital in that city to undergo an operation for appendi citis as soon as possible. She has been suffering from this affliction for sev eral days and it was decided that an operation would be necessary to re lieve her from her suffering, and this will be performed as soon as possible after her arrival at the hospital.
