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Hialoricl Sue PLATTSMOUTJI, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1916. TOL. XXXIV. No. Jplattetrioutb BRIEF SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL But Considerable Business Transacted in Short Time. Including the Allowance of Claims. From Tuesday's I;ii!y. The session of the" city legislative body, the council, was short and sweet last evening-, but during the fifty min utes of action the members proceeded to get a large amount of business transacted and placed on the shelf. Every member was present when Mayor Sattler called the meeting to order and they proceeded to get busy at once in handling the semi-monthly business affairs of the city. A communication was received by the council from Dr. O. Sandin, the veterinarian, in regard to the erection of an ordinance providing for a milk test by the city of all milk sold in the city. The veterinarian stated in his communication that in his work he had found several cows that were af fected with tuberculosis germs and he thought that it was the proper thing for the city to have the tests made for the safety of the public. This was referred to the judiciary com mittee. Another of the communications re ceived was from E. B. Reese of Den ver, in which he desired to inquire as to how the city collected and dis posed of their garbage, and made an offer for a ten-year contract to han dle the disposal of the garbage with out any cost to the city at all. On motion of Councilman Luschinsky this matter was referred to the parks and improvement committee to take up with Mr. Reese and learn more of his proposal, with a view of accepting it for the city. The correspondence between the city and the Missouri Pacific railway in regard to the placing of a light at the viaduct on Locust street was placed before the council by the legal representative of the city, Judge J. E. Douglas, and the same was turned over to the lighting committee. The judiciary committee of the council through Chairman Mauzy re ported on the matter of the payment of the salary of the judges and clerks of election for the election of Novem ber 7th, when the school bonds were voted on. The committee reported that the officials of the election had filed bills with the county for 30 cents an hour for the time they had put in, and in the opinion of the commit tee the city was not compelled to pay any further amount. On motion of Patterson, seconded by Buttery, the report of the committee was adopted. Councilman Bestor of the streets, alleys and bridges committee, reported on the claim of J. H. McMaken for $10.07 for the making of a concrete header at the mouth of the old sewer and on motion the claim was allowed. Councilman of the fire and water committee, reported that one of the fire hydrants on Washington avenue between Ninth and Tenth streets, was in bad shape for use and he was de sirous of having the hydrant placed in condition, so that it might be used by the city. Councilman Harris of the cemetery committee took up the matter of lay ing out the newly platted lots in the cemetery, and stated that instead of starting to lay the lots out as indi cated by the blue print prepared by the cemetery committee, the party doing the work had numbered the lots just opposite to what had been intend ed, and this had been very confusing to both the committee and the city clerk, and some change would have to be made in order to make it possi ble to sell the lots in an intelligent manner. It was decided that the work of numbering the lots be carried out as desired by the cemetery committee and that they have the power to act in the matter. The fourth estimate of the paving on Washington avenue. was presented to the council, calling for the pay ment of the sum of $6,251.23 to the Monarch Engineering company for the work done and which is the final pay ment on the work. The total cost of the paving amounts to $27,446.16, and this sum is the last to be paid as the city has already made several pay ments, and some $2,000 is to be re tained as a guarantee of the finished job of paving. Councilman Buttery was not in fav or of allowing the claim until the committee, inspector and engineer had filed reports and was informed that the estimate had been prepared by the engineer. On motion the claim was allowed and the sum stated in the es timate was ordered paid. Councilman Buttery of the police committee desired to have it made clear as to the members of the police force being placed under the direct older oi tne chief of police. Un mo tion the city attorney was instructed to look up the law on this subject and see that all members of the police force were placed under the orders of the chief hereafter. The ordinance providing for the is suance of the $10,000 intersection bonds for paving the intersections on Washington avenue was then read by its title for the third time, and passed by the unanimous vote of the council. Councilman Bestor moved that the cemetery committee be authorized to go aneau anu secure prices on an ornamental iron gateway for the city cemetery. He pointed out that this city was Denina otners in tne care of the resting place of those gone before, and he thought that every pos sible means to beautify the city should be carried out. Councilman Bestor stated that the committee on streets, alleys and bridges had been after the water company constantly to try and force them to fix up their trenches and ditches on the streets where they had been doing work and which made travel very difficult and annoying. On motion the city attorney was notified to notify the company to get busy and fix up the ditches and place the streets in proper shape by tamping the dirt in making their fills. Councilman Johnson called the at tention of the council to the black smith shop on Pearl street between Third and Fourth streets, where the street was filled with old wagons and other debris, and also to the fact that the building was occupying a part of the street itself. The owner of the property was notified to see that these obstructions to the street was re moved. Councilman Luschinsky of the light ing committee asked the opinion of the council in regard to changing the ights on Washington avenue and de sired the permission of the council to purchase an ornamental pole for the center of the parking at the intersec tion of Tenth street, Locust street and the avenue. On motion the post was ordered purchased. The arrangements of the lights on the avenue hill will also be changed, so that they will be suspended from the center of the street hereafter instead of at the curb ine, and furnish a better light. Councilman Buttery of the Second ward called the attention of the coun cil to the fact that automobile drivers were converting Washington avenue into a speedway already and that the auto drivers out there had traveled at a speed far in excess of the limit of the law and it ought to be stopped. On motion the chief of police was in structed to lay the kibosh on all those who were caught trying to lower the world's record for speed on this thor oughfare. The settling of the brick paving on Sixth street between Vine and Main was brought up and discussed and it was decided that the streets, alleys and bridges committee, Street Com missioner Lutz and J. H. McMaken take up the matter and try and have the paving placed back in proper shape as soon as possible. This is the hole in the paving near the Elks' club house where a house that was being moved by Mr. McMaken broke through the brick pavement. The finance committee recommend ed the following claims as correct and warrants were ordered drawn for their payment, and there being nothing further to demand the attention of the councilmen, they adjourned to depart homeward: George Cunningham, street work, $2.22; Mike Karnes, same, $11.25; Charles McBride, same, $8,855; Charles Allen, same, $41.40; Mike Lutz. same. $33: Warga & Schuldice, supplies, $13.80; Earl lies, street work, $13.27; Nebraska Light ing company, motor and labor for brick rattler, $13.31; M. Lutz, freight on rattler to Auburn, $9.56; F. M. Bestor, pulley and repairs for rattler, $4.10; Warga & Schuldice, supplies to police, $3.75; William Andrews, work at cemetery, $4.25; Ed Svoboda, work at cemetery, $9.45; George McDaniel, repairs, auger for cemetery, $1; Fred Patterson, two linen blue prints of cemetery, $2.50; E. J. Richey, sup plies to city, $80.85; Merle Parmele, street sprinkling, $16.65; C. Boetel, buiying one cat, 50c. MR. GEORGE SHOE MAN CELEBRATES HIS 81 ST BIRTHDAY From Tuos.lny's Polly. t Yesterday was the eighty-first an niversary of our old friend, George Schoemann of this city and to com memorate the event in a fitting man ner the relatives and friends decided to gather Sunday and celebrate the pleasant event. Accordingly the Schoeman home was the scene of much pleasure as the members of the party gathered to spend the day with the venerable guest of honor and to wish him many happy returns of the natal day. The time was spent in visiting and having a genuine good time as well as in disposing of a fine dinner in honor of the occasion. This event was very pleasing to Mr. Schoe mann in every way as it brought to him to deep feeling of affection in which he is held. I hose who were in attendance were: John Schoemann and family, George Schoemann, jr and family, H. A. Schoemann and family, W. H. Hoover and family, Fred Krecklow and family, Wm. Schwalm and family, W. G. Meisinger and fam ily and Mrs. S. D. McCool of Lincoln. In departing homeward the members of the party wished Mr. Schoemann many more such happy anniversaries in the years to come. SCHOOLS CLOSE TOMORROW FOR THANKSGIVING VACATION From Tuesday's Daily. The city schools will close tomorrow for the annual Ihanksgiving vaca tion and the teachers and pupils will enjoy a rest until Monday morning when the regular work will be taken up. The members of the teaching force who can will go to their homes to spend the holiday and enjoy the time with their relatives. A. v. Dewey and H. E. Collins will spend the vacation in Lincoln, Miss Flossie Bute at Hastings, Miss Irene Scott at Greeley, Miss Wood at Dunbar and Miss Marie Kauffman will spend the holiday at Red Cloud with Miss Alpha eterson who is teaching there. The other teachers and the superintendent will remain in the city and enjoy the Thanksgiving day with their family and. friends. The great American oliday of Thanksgiving for the favors that have been bestowed during the year is one that everyone observes and takes the opportunity of returning thanks that peace and plenty reign over the land while all the world is struggling with a bloody war. THE "MILLION DOLLAR DOLL" AT THE PARMELE Next Monday evening at the Par- mee theatre Manager Peterson wil- ay this season's latest musical com edy success, "The Million Dc'lar Doll." The first object that gives distinc tion to this show is the perfection of its production. In every detail of the stage arrangements, in the direction that has been given to the principals and the chorus in the character and the prodigality of the costumes and in the beauty and completeness of its scenic accessories, it has . the pro nounced individuality of a two-dollar show. Aside from the superb excel lence of the principals in their re spective parts, very much the best part of the show is the musical num bers. These are handsomely costumed and they reveal refreshingly new nov elties, all delightfully melodious and of the snappy kind of composition that keeps the feet moving to its rythm. The cast includes such well known faces as "Marigold Gano," Caroline White," William Woodside," "Geo. Bushby." The "Million Dollar Doll" numbers thirty people, carrying their own car of special scenery and electrical ef fects, and is one big musical treat of the season. Seats go on sale Friday at Weyrich & Hadraba's drug store. Jacob Lohnes was among those go ing to Omaha this morning, where he will attend the poultry show being held in that city and view the fine birds on exhibition in the big show. THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS WITH MISS ARNOLD From Tnsilay'.s laily. The Woman's Missionary society ot the Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon at the home of Miss Lii'.-y Arnold to enjoy a very interesting program that had been arranged foi the day. Two very interesting pa pers were given by Miss Arnold an Mrs. J. B. Mart in, dealing with the modern problems. . The paper by Miss Arnold was on America, the west and southwest and are in the Christians justified in combatting Mormanism, while Mrs. Martin took as her subject "The Effects of the Mexican Revolu tion on our Southwestern States." The members of the society guve mission ary news notes of interest to the meeting. "Letters from Korea" was given by Mrs. Frank Shopp and a most pleasing discussion of conditions in that country was enjoyed as well as reviewing the advance of the Christian teachings in that country. The meeting throughout was one of the greatest " of interest and was closely followed by the members of the society and in departing each ex pressed themselves as being well sat isfied with one of the best meetings and the attendance was also most that they have enjoyed for some time pleasing. LOUIS KUHNEY GIVEN SIX MONTHS IN JAIL From Tues.lav's Haily. This morning Louis Kuhney was brought up before Judge Begley in district court to answer to the charge of having violated his parole fiorn the county court and being found in a state of intoxication Sunday. The court on hearing the evidence in the case decided that the parole would be recalled and Mr. Kuhney was sen tenced to six months in the county jail. He was found guilty on August 20, 1912, of having broken into the butcher shop of Kunsmann & Ramge and taken therefrom $3 in goods, and for this he was placed under parole for a period of seven years, with cer tain conditions to comply with, and these have since been violated. County Attorney Cole states that when any one has been paroled under a suspend ed sentence and does not comply strictly with the provisions of the parole that they will be taken up and complaint filed against them in the district court, and he does not pro pose to allow anyone to get away from the conditions that they have agreed to accept in order to enjoy their liberty. The crime for which Mr. Kuhney was convicted carries a sentence of from one to ten years in the state penitentiary. VIR. MIKE TRITSCH IS SUFFERING FROM LUMBAGO From Tuesday's Daily. County Treasurer-elect M. Tritsch on the retired list today as the is result of a very severe attack of lum bago that took him down this morn- ng and while he stood the suffering as ong as possible he was compelled to eave the office shortly after 11 o'clock and go home to suffer and take treat ment. -The painful malady came on him quite unexpectedly and made it difficult for him to even walk a short distance and it was necessary to sum mons an automobile in order that he could return home where he will re main until he is somewhat better from the affliction. JUNIOR GUILD MEETING. The Junior Guild of St. Luke's church met yesterday at the home of .Miss Edith Dovey and a very pleas ant afternoon was enjoyed by the young ladies in their fancy work and pleasant social conversation for sev eral hours that served to pass the time most pleasantly. At a suitable hour a dainty and enjoyable luncheon was served that added greatly to the general pleasure of the event and the occasion will long be pleasantly re membered by those fortunate enough to be present to enjoy the hospitality of Miss Dovey. FOR SALE. Sixty 3-year-old apple trees, finest varieties. T. H. Pollock. I8RE SCHOOL BONO TROUBLE NOW IN STORE Second Bond Election to be Contested On the Plea That Ilelgal Votes Were Cast for Bonds. The school bonds appear as a ghost that will not down but are constantly before the public in one manner or another and when it seemed that the question was settled by the second special bond election on Tuesday. No vember 7th, for . 15,000, it is again jevived and the agitation intensified by a suit filed this morning in the dis trict court in which School District No. 1 by the following taxpayers. Thomas Wiles, jr., C.'L. Martin, John McNurlin, Warren A. Tulene, Albert C. Tulene and John Cory, file a suit to contest the recent bond election. The defendants named in the action are C. A. Marshall, E. II. Wescott, T. II. Pollock, Philip Thierolf, F. E. Sthlater and J. A. Schulhof as mem- ers of the board of education of Plattsp-.outh city and school district No. 1. The plaintiffs in their action con- end that the election was held illegally r.d contrary to law and that the final lesult secured was procured through llegal votes, and present the list of i those whose votes were not legal and awfully entitled to vote on this elec tion and which would have caused the lefeat of the bonds had these votes been rejected, instead of a majority of five votes as found by the canvassing xard. The plaintiffs in their peti tion also state that one of the mem bers of the bor.rd of education had hauled illegal voters to the polls and olieited votes for the bond proposi ion in violation of law. They furth er contend that th3ie were more votes counted in the election than appears n the poll books of the different yards of the city, as well as stating hat the ballots were not in the hands f the city clerk in the time specified by the law. The plaintiffs in their pe- ition ask that the election for the special $15,000 in bonds be declared null and void and the result thrown out bv the court as illegal and con- rary to law. Thus another chapter in the long standing question of whether or not he city shall have a new high school md department building, is opened up. The first effort to secure bonds for a S30.000 school building some three years ago was defeated, but last spring when submitted to the people for $50,000 it was carried by quite a ood sized majority. Later the board of education found it could not make the sum fill the bill of putting up the school and a special election was calle'l n September that resulted in the de feat of the $15,000 additional bonds met the board then called the bond election for the date of the general election on November 7th when it was carried by a majority of five and which election is now the one under ontest by the plaintiffs in this action. SAYS ROAOS WOULD SELL IF U.S. PUT UP THE MONEY From Tuesday's Dailv. Washington, D. C, Nov. 27. Ex amination of A. P. Thorn, counsel for the railway executives' advisory com mittee, on suggestions he has made in behalf of the railroads for legisla tion to improve their situation, was begun today by the joint congressional committee investigating transporta tion problem. Mr. Thorn said the railroads are al most unanimously for federal incor poration which plans n nationrl char ter to control roads, and that, although most railroad men opposed govern ment ownership, there are some who are anxious for it. He declared it would be easy to provide for govern ment ownership if the money to buy the roads was found, and said in his opinion federal incorporation would not be a stem impeding such owner ship. STRAYED. Last Sunday, a red hog. Weighs between 250 and 300 lbs. Anyone knowing anything of its whereabouts notify Fred Haffke, at Plattsmouth. Phone 3133. 1123-ltdltwkly. COACH E. 0. STEIM AND WIFE HERE ON A VISIT From Tt!c..1:iy's l;ti!y. Coach E. (). Steim, Nebraska's well-known coach, now with the Uni versity of Indiana, arrived this morn ing with his family and will spend the week with Mrs. Steim's parents, Mr. and Mr.-. Douglas. Mr. Steim will be in Lincoln Thursday and see the Xebra,ka-Notre Dame game and will leave Friday for Chicago where he attends a conference of university coaches the following dav. MRS, PEOPLES PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING This morning after an illness cover ing the past three weeks, Mrs. N. K. Peoples passed away at her home in this city, and her passing brings to the sorrowing husband and little chil dren a sense of deep grief in the loss of their loved one. Mrs. Peoples has not been in the best of health for the past several years and had been grad ually failing, but it was not until the last three weeks that her condition became critical, and as the days wore on it was evident that she was soon to be taken from the family circle, but during the long period of suffering she bore with fortitude the pain and sickness, hoping that she might live for those whom she loved so dearly and be spared to care for the little ones. Mrs. Peoples during the time she had made her home in this city made many friends by her splendid traits of character and her life had been devoted to the family circle and the close friends whom she held so dear. To mourn her death there re mains the husband and three small children, Anna, Norris and Ruth. One brother, J. R. Rummerfield of this city, is left to share the grief at her death. The body will be taken to Watson, Mo., Friday morning, where it will be laid to rest in the cemetery near the old home where the depart ed had spent so many happy years. In their hour of grief and sorrow the family will receive the deepest sym pathy of the many friends in the loss that has rendered the home disconso late. MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED TO WELL KNOWN YOUNG PEOPLE This morning a marriage license was issued by Judge Beeson to Mr. John Koukal and Miss Ruth Hether ington, both of this city. The two popular young people will be married tomorrow morning at 8:30 at the St. John's Catholic church by Rev. Father M. A. Shine. Both of the contracting parties are well known in the city, where they have spent their lifetime, and are highly respected and esteemed by a large circle of warm friends who will join in wishing them happiness and good luck in their future wedded life. They will be attended by Emil Koukal, brother of the groom, as best man and Miss Mary Hetherington, sis ter of the bride, as bridesmaid. The young couple will reside on the farm of the groom a few miles northwest of the city, where a cozy home is awaiting the coming of the bride. WOODMEN CIRCLE MEETING. The Woodmen Circle last evening enjoyed a very interesting meeting at their lodge rooms in the Woodmen building, with a goodly number of the members present and quite a good deal of business was transacted by the lodge. Three candidates were initiated into the order by the large degree team under the direction of Mrs. M. E. Manspeaker as the captain. Mrs. Joseph Droege, the deputy, who has been absent from the city at the side of her husband in Lincoln, was able to be present last evening and take part in the meeting. J. W. Sutton, wife and children, ac companied by his brother-in-law, Mose Smith, came up this morning from their home to spend a few hours look ing after some trading, and while here called at the Journal ofSce and re newed his subscription to the semi weekly. 20c gasoline at Dawson's. DAMAGE SUIT BEING TRIED BEFORE JURY This morning the case of Mrs. Mary Burnett again -: Ira Bales wm-- called for trial in ti e county couri and a jury competed of I.'. A. Wun, II. F. Goos and J. II. Thrasher .re .se lected to try the issues in the ca.-e. Mrs. Burnett was injured in an auto mobile accident in the outlt part f the city on May 1, UM5. while riding in the auto of the defend;. nt, Mr. Bates, and claims that the accident was caused by the defendant bv driv ing without proper care and rot being "i proper shape to handle the car. Shi is asking for $l.oo damages as the resek of injuries that resulted in breaking both arms and causing an affection of her hearing. The defend ant in his answer and in the testi mony offered contends that the acci dent was caused by injury to the steering apparatus of tue automobile and that he was not under the in fluence of li.iu.,,- at th.- time of the accident and also that the plaintiff asked that he take her and a compan ion to their home near Bock Bluffs. Quite a number of witness have been heard in the case l,th sides and it will consume the remainder of the afternoon before it i,. gien to the jury. Matthew Gering appears for the plaintiff, while C. A. UawU repre sents the defendant, Mr. Ba -. GUILD ENTERTAINED AT DR. COOK HOME The ladies of St. Mary's Guild yes terday afternoon were entertained in a very pleasing manner at the beau tiful home of Mrs. E. W. Cook on Vine street and a large numlxr of the members were present to take part in the pleasant event. The ladies are very busy preparing for their Chr;st- mas shop which is to be held in the Hotel Riley block on Friday and Sat urday. December 8th and Dth and the session yesterday was largely taken up with preparing dainty needlework for the purpose of offering them for sale at the bazaar. The ladies have irranged a handkerchief booth at the market where there will Le handker chiefs from every state in the onion and among these one from Mrs. Wood row Wilson, which has been sent from Washington to aid in the good work of the guild. The ladies enjoyed to the utmost the hospitality of the Cook home and the time passed very swiftly in the plying of the busy needle. At a suitable hour delicious refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Miss Nettie Hawksworth and Mrs. J. II. Donnelly that added a great deal to the enjoyment of the occasion and brought to a close a most pleasing and profitable session of the Guild. JAMES W. BUP.HIE EXALTED RULER OF THE B. P. 0. E. Last evening the members of Plaits- mouth lodge No. 7.TJ, B. P. O. E., held their regular weekly meeting and took up the matter of filling the vacancy in the office of Exalted Ruler caused by the death of J. H. Kuns, who hru; held the office for the past year. Fei the position James W. Burnie was elected to fill out the unexpired term and U. A Schneider was elected as leading knight, which office was for merly t.et-i by Mr. Burnie. The lodge a's) arranged for the memorial serv ices wlr'ch will be held this year at the lodge rcms instead of ut the IV. r mele theatre as has been the custom for the past few years. This f ervice will be :e'u on next Sunday, Decemlxr 3rd, and the lodge will pay their tribute ti the members who have been ca'led away from the midst of thtir brotherhood. Two members have passed away since the last memorial service, Hi other David L. Amick and Brother J. II. Kuhns. LUCILLE BRYAN IMPROVING. Letters received from Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bryan from Kirksville, Mo., state that their daughter. Miss Lu cille, who has been at the Still hos pital in that city, is doing nicely and seems to be getting along in fine shape. The Bryan family expect to be able to return home about the loth of December. , , - r