PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL.
MONDAY, 3IAY 21, 1017.
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Plattsmouth,
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4. IN PLATTSMOUTH
FORTY YEARS AGO.
: James Kasel. a lad of fourteen
years:, who has been livinjr with Mrs.
ilicks, accidentally shot himself with
a small revolver he was cleaning. The
wound is not dangerous. Dr. Schild
kr.echt was sent for.
Mrs. JJignell, an elderly lady,
mother of Ed and Geo. Eignell,
clipped on our infernal sidewalks
Sunday coming from ch.ureh and sus
tained a compound fracture of the
wrist which will disable her for some
weeks.
A young1 man working at the Mei
binger's met with quite a severe acci
dent last week -in a somewhat unusual
way. He was sitting; reading1 nhd. xm
moving fiom his chair a'pistoi ' lii'his
pocket struck the chair and went off,
the bullet penetrating the fleshy part
of his leg and lodging there, causing
a severe wound. Another party
taught by bitter experience that fire
arms are dangerous things to carry.
DIRT II DAY PARTY.
The Herald was the pleased recipi
ent of a huge slice of birthday cake
from the hands of Mr. and Mrs. C. II.
Parmele on Tuesday. It seems thut
Monday was the oth birthday of Mr.
C .II. Parmele, on which he had the
pleasure of seeing- all his family, ex
cept his daughter Myrtle, gathered
about his board. Such reunions must
be very pleasant and when a man
h: iking ;rs your.g as brother I'armele
can say I have just celebrated my
see the other half of the century, or
laugh and sparkle and vigor of thirty
it is stil! more encouraging, for his
friends may well hope that he will
see the other half of the century, or
if not, erne so near it that the rest
of us who are younger but not so
good looking may well despair of
catching up with a man like that even
in fiftv vears more.
LIGHTNING.
. After the shower Monday when the
rain had almost ceased falling, out
of an apparently clear sky, came a
clap of thunder that shook the town,
accompanied by a bolt of fire that
struck the n. w. corner of Geo. Weid-
STOP!
Don't let friction head your car toward the repair shop.
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THE STANDARD OIL FOR ALL MOTORS
Purs lubrication. every drop. Keeps all the power eatine up the mile.
Ends friction and over-heatinK. Adds years to the life of your motor.
Look for the P'arine siBn - it marks a reliable dealer and a safe place
to stop. Use Red Crown Gasoline, the power-full motor fuel.
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
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Nebraska
man's place on Main street, and, pass
ing down the west side of the door,
Entered the ground and was seen no
more.
Wpidman himself and another par
ty were severely shocked. John
Shanahan, who was sitting just inside
the door, waiting for the shower to
pass, was knocked down and consid
erably shaken.
Mr. Oldham on the street forty feet
away felt the shock and Mr. William
Case, of Centre Valley, who was pass
ing nearly in front of the saloon, was
knocked down and had to be led to
Donelan's drug: store, where he soon
recovered without serious injury. It
melted the bolts in the hinges of the
door and kicked the green screen off
its hinges and upset the mustard
cruet, breaking glass in the middle
dooiyio .the dining room. The editor
of this? paper across the street oppo
site the county's clerk's office saw a
ball of fire before his eyes, a tremend
ous explosion and felt a little shaky
for some time. Just as close as we
want to get to that kind of lightning.
A most unfortunate and unusual
accident occurred on Friday forenoon,
December 12th, in the cut below town
forming the approach to the Great
Railroad bridge from this side.
About half past ten a huge base of
earth, variously estimated from one
hundred and fifty to two hundred feet
long and several feet thick, slid off
from the lower bench on the west
side of cut No. 2, and buried nine
men out of the gang, who happened
to be working there at the time. The
alarm spread through town very rap
Idly with many exaggerations as to
the numbers killed and the extent of
the damage.
Dr. Livingston and a corps of sur
geons, consisting of Drs. Richmond,
Hall and Schildknecht, were promptly
on hand, and as fast as the men were
taken out they were conveyed to town
and their wounds promptly dressed.
The day was bitterly cold, so that
nothing in the way of surgical treat
ment could be done in the cut, yet at
a little after twelve o'clock every man
of the nine hurt had been seen and
the wounds of these living properly
dressed.
Although the men were not in the
employ of the B. & M. R. R., being
workmen under a contractor, the com
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pany, through its agents here, at once
procured a room for a hospital, and
afforded every aid in their power to
save life and mitigate human suffer
ing. The scene at the cut must have
been heart-rending indeed as the poor
fellows begged and prayed to be re
lieved of the clods and earth which
mashed and ground into their flesh.
Here and there an arm or leg stuck
up, and with pries and pick and
shovel the clods were rolled away and
the loose earth removed as fast as
dozens of willing hands could do it,
yet not so quick but that two poor
fellows were taken out dead. Their
names were August Dames or Dantz,
a Swede, and Michael McCann, son
of one of the pit bosses.
The names of the wounded were
Patrick Gilroy, Wm. Arthur, Frank
Sinclair, Allan Stultz, David Mooney,
John llardroble and John Saunders.
Following Dr. " Livingston in his
rounds we saw the men as follows:
Gilroy and Arthur were at the Platte
Valley Jlouse, where both had board
ed; Sinclair was at the City Hotel;
Schultz and Mooney at Schultz's house
on 2nd street; llardroble sent to his
friends in the Bohemian settlement,
and Saunders at McCann's, where
young McCann lay dead.
There was no hope for Gilroy and
Arthur fro mthe first, but as soon as
possible they were removed to the old
Herald rooms on Main and 2nd Sts..
where the temporary hospital had
been prepared.
Arthur died about 8 o'clock Friday
evening and Gilroy at 2:30 Saturday
P. M.
The other wounded men are doing
well. Saunders and Mooney will prob
ably be out on crutches before long.
Schultz has- a bad fracture of the
thigh that will lay him up for a while,
llardroble, compound fracture of leg
and ankle and bruised elsewhere.
The bodies of Dames and Arthui
were carefully buried in the cemeterj
here by Mr. Boeck on Saturday.
Those of McCann and Gilroy, having
many friends among the Irish Cath
olics, were taken to the Catholic
.church Sunday morning, when mass
was said and a large concourse, ol
sympathizing friends followed them
to the grave, cold as the day was.
Arthur was from Canada, Count:,
Huron, and received letters fronr
"Perry Sound" was about twenty
two, hard working and industrious
had awagon, team of horses, &c. (row
at Shannon's barn, and $15.25 in
money was found cn his person.
Gilroy was an honest, hard-working
and saving Irishman. Besides s
Catholic prayer book and other smal
articles, he had SC1.80 on his persor
when killed, and inquiry brought out
that he has $700 now in the bank.
The inquest was closed Monda.v
noon and at last the crudest features
of this painful sight have passed
from our sight, and it is to be hopec
that no more deaths may occur.
As soon as tne wounued were a;
well cared for as possible, SheriiT
Hyers, acting as corooner, empanelled
the following jury: P. J. Gass, G.
W. Fairfield, L. C. Stiles, David Mil
ler, F. D. LenhorT, Richard Vivian.
to enquire into the cause of death and
a true presentment make thereof.
A great number 01 witnesse were
sworn; it would be imposible to give
the testimony in full, and much of it
was repeated and re-repeated, the
jury seeming determined to do what
they considered their duty, and ascer
tain even the minutest facts connect
ed however remotely with the plan
ning, cutting and grading of this
work, wherein the accident occurred.
The testimony of the laborers was
all similar in effect, each describing
the 'cut, the total lack of warning
when the slide came, and their
opinion that the bank was safe. That
of the engineers and experts that all
due precaution had been taken, that
they had warned contractors and
bosses repeatedly, when they thought
there was danger, and that no dan
ger had been apprehended at this
particular point.
Proper Food for Weak Stomachs.
The proper food for one man may
be all wrong for another. Every one
should adopt a diet suited to his age
and occupation. Those who have weak
stomachs need to be especially care
ful and should eat slowly and masti
cate their food thoroughly. It is also
important that they keep their bowels
regular. When they become consti
pated or when they feel dull and stu
pid after eating, they should take
Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen
the stomach and move the bowels.
They are easy to take and pleasant in
effect.
I Have a Few
Mares for sale. I have a few extra
good farm mares. These marcs are
all 4 and 5 years old and broke to
work. Richard Smith, Union, Neb.
.. 5-21-4twkly
Peonies can be secured for Decora
tion day at the Stanfield book store.
Local
ews
From Friday's Daily.
Miss Tillie Rabb departed for Cas
per, Wyo., this afternoon, where 'she
will visit friends for a short time.
W. F. Kinslow, formerly proprietor
of the Hotel Riley, came in this aft
ernoon to spend a short time visiting
with hi sold friends.
George Kroehler of Omaha came
down this afternoon to visit for a few
hours with his relatives and friends
in this city.
William Puis of Murray was in the
city"yestcrday for a few hours, mo
toring up from his home to look after
a few matters of business.
C. T. Richards of South Bend was
in the city yesterday making his re
turns to, the county assessor, and is
the second to make his report.
John Murtey, Will Dutton, Rev.
Keith and Dale Boyles motored over
from Alvo last evening to attend the
patriotic meeting at the Parmele thea
ter. W. II. Heil, wife and daughter, Ne-
nora, and son, Paul, motored in yes
terday from their home in Eight Mile
Grove to attend the iuneral or ;.iiss
Henrietta Hansen.
Charles S. Stone, L. F. Langhorst
and C. D. Clapp of Elmwood were in
the city last evening, motoring in to
attend the patriotic meeting at the
Parmele theater and a session of the
county defense league.
J. M. leegarden, o Weeping
Water, was in the city last evening
to attend the patriotic meeting at
the Parmele theatre.
John Look ami wile. 01 Heaver
Citv. Neb., who were here to attenc
the funeral of Mrs. Cook's mother
Mrs. Beins, ucpanea v.a morning
for their home in Furnas county.
Mrs. Ralph Mullis nr.1 children tie
parted this morning f
Net., where they will ei
visit with relatives and f
city.
v ymore
a week:;
;ov
ien.Is in that
Mrs. Kov Hovu. -vn: j.; novo visit-
inir her parents, Mr. ami Mrs. I re.
Kur.jnann, departed this mornin
for Piaiiivii w. Neb., wheio fl.e wi
visit her siler, Mrs. Loy barton, lor
a week or ten days.
I'Vom S; tr niay's tuny.
Adam Meisinger, of near ' Cedar
Creek, was m thecitv lor a tew .'n.ars
today looking after some tradin
with the merchants.
Mrs. G. P. Eastivo.l departed thi.
rnoni:n'r for iier.iont. Neb., wiicie
she will cnioy a visit in that city with
her daughter, Mi?. Beit Knoor.
John L. MavnelcT, wife an:', child, de
parted this morning for Crofton, Neb.
whe;e they will pi t pare the:.' hous
Hcnrv Horn, of near Cedar Creek
were in
ic citv lor a few hours to-
cay
will
en route to Omaha, where the
look after some matters of busi-
ncss.
Z. T. ?hviu:
departed this
where they v
Mrs. Linvi'.Ie,
: and
mo: nin
ill visit
a l the
vife of Nona ha
: lo Omaha
their daughter
hospital, when
she is recovering from an operation.
i-raiiK Aieieaii ar.u wne ana two
sons ana .Mrs. Z;. J., leicall were in
the citv Tliursdav evening from
Omaha to spend a few hours in
tending the patriotic meeting at
Parmele theatre.
at
the
Miss Agnes Knoflicck departed this
morning for Glenwood, where she wil
look after some matters m regard to
her musical work.
Mrs. Jack Davu-. ami little oaiie re
turned this morning from MeCook
Neb., where they have been enjoy
ing a visit for the past ten days.
Theodore Miller and wife of Ord,
Neb., who were called here by the
illness of J. B. Tipton, departed this
morning for their home, going on the
early Burlington train.
Dr. B. F. Brendcl and Ed Leach of
Murray were in thj city yesterday
afternoon for a few hours looking
after some business matters.
John Wolff and wife of Cedar Creek
were in the city yesterday afternoon
to attend the funeral of James B. Tip
ton, a former friend and neighbor.
Wayne Dickson, wife, and little
daughter, motored in yesterday after
noon from their home at Omaha to
spend a few hours with relatives and
friends.
Miss Marie Kaufmann departed last
evening for St. Joseph, Mo., where
she was called in consultation by three
of the leading members of the med
ical profession, in the case of a for
mer patient of Miss Kaufmann. For
several years Miss Kaufmann was en
gaged in practicing medicine before
ill Jiealth compelled her -to give it up.
Miss Dovie Barkhurst of Union
came up to this city this morning for
a short visit with friends. Miss Bark
hurst completed a very successful
term of school yesterday in school dis
trict No. 12, near Union, with an en
joyable picnic. Miss Barkhurst is
planning to attendBoyles' college in
Omaha during the coming summer
months, taking the business course in
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We have mobilized
shoct the old hat" or take it prisoner and put in solitary confinement. Our line
of straws is superb. No better specimens of American hatdom ever inarched to
the front. It embraces Panamas, Leghorns, Sennits, braids all the newest de
signs and shapes.
Prices $1 to $10
Also a full assortment of woik and play hats 10c to 50c. See our windows.
Wc sell for
(JOES TO COAST ARTILLERY
This moining Logan Covert and
John Miller depaitad for Omaha, and
from there go to Fort Morgan, Colo.,
to join the coast artillery bramh of
the a: my and do their ' Lie" in the de
fence of ihcir country. Th-j bey.-; ..?n
listed yesterday at Omaha, arid wrc
ordered to : -port at encc- foi service.
Their many friends will regret to lose
them from their midst, but are proud
f the feeling of patriotism that "they
are rhoow ing in icspcnding to the
call to th- colors. 1
Rjad to Happiness.
Be amiabrc, cheerful and good na-
tared an I you are much more likelv
t bo ;;,..-v. V.hi wU .fir. 1 ihi ,l:f-
ficait, if rot ir-.jiyibU-, however, when '
you r.re constantly trouMl wiih con J
slipation. Tako fhambcrhMr.'s Tab- j
lets and get rid l that and it will j
easy. These taVi-ts not only move j
the bowels, but improve the ar,m tilv !
and strengthen the diger-tion
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Broilers from I ' 'j to 2 lbs., I
35c per lb. F. G.Dawson.
5-21-ltwkly
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as merchants atall times hold theircustomers' interests above profits we say, buy note.
We were never better equipped to meet the taste of every man, young and mature
wide ranges of fabrics and colors scores of special styles for young men conserva
tive suits for men whose clothes desires run along these channels. Special models
for stout, slender, tall and short men, assure fit and satisfaction.
our straw hats on the firing
"EVERYBODY'S STORE"
less be-
cause
VISITS WITH BROTHER.
Abe Becker of Union, who is in the
city serving on the ju;y panel, has
jvst returned from Wichita, Kan.,
where he spent a short time with his
hvothor, Joseph Becker, who was in
j: : :(" a few (hays ago when he was
held up and shot by highwaymen, lie
reports the brother as still living, bid,
in very serious condition and the ovt
come of the case seems quite doubt
ful. FOR SALE OR TRADE.
Hupp loadster for salo; or will trade
for lives;ock. Inquire of Ray Smith,
1 or cau l i,0!ic 4-oU-ltwkIy
;
I'01" Sale 12,000 feet of half-inch
fl"'abie steel cable, suitable for block
-"1 tackle. Price 2c per foot. Cai:
J"li" I-chardscn, Phone M2. 2td2tw
"
Gct '-'r fl,,ur of tIlc Fi'-f King,
A- PALMER COMPANY.
We pay the highest prices for fre,h
eggs, at the Fire Sale store.
j Go; your iio.n. of tho Fi,e Kinir
A. PALMER COMPANY.
leer
The wise man spends all the time spends and saves.
Now while prices are still reasonable while bargains
beckon from stocks of merchandise, you will find him
advising his wife to buy an extra suit for herself, and
the "girls" you will find him buying an extra suit for
himself and his boy now while the buying is good.
To such men and young men we call special attention
to our economy values in
7
CLOTHES
At $20 $25 $30 $35
Because of the fact that the government has taken over
the woolen production of the country to the extent of
one-third and also because of the shortage of wool, wc
could hold these garments over for another season and
they would be worth $5 to $10 a suit more.
But that isn't our policy we believe at all times to give
the best that is possible for as little as is possible. So
Philip Shi&wll
"To the Front P'
line. Orders now are to
we buy for less
RORI BY TH
Don't Wa.-te Another Day.
When you arc woiriod by backache;
By lameness and kidney and bladder
disorders
Don't experiment with an untried
medicine.
Follow Plattsmouth people's exam
ple. . .
U-? Doan's Kidney Pills.
Here's Plattsmouth testimony.
Verify it if you wish:
Mis. D. B. Smith, First street, says:
"I had an awful bad attack of back-
ache and for-reveral weeks was hard
ly able to get around. I had never
had anything cause me so much mis
ery. When I got down, I would have
to have someone help me on my feet,
my back was so weak and sore. I
tiied diffeient medicine-;, but got no
:elief until I used Dean's Kidney Pills.
Thy ma le a permanent cure."
Pi ice 50c, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidr.oy remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills the same that
cured Mrs. Smith. Fjster-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Pi
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Is the Provident Man!
w'dl. " -iione No. 267. - .
that school.