The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current, June 14, 1917, Image 1
mount 1 omnia Nob Stale Historical Soc 0 TOLL XXXIV. PLATTSMOUTH. NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1917. No. 214. Platte b I l ... LI BRIEF SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL Considerable Business Transacted, Notwithstanding the Lure of the Carnival Scene on Main Street. The session of the city legislative body last evening was one that was peaceful and calm in every way and the members of the council, with the music and bright lights of the car nival to lure them on, made the ses sion brief and to the point. All of the members were present except Tvlauzy of the First when Mayor Sat tler called the meeting to order, and Mr. Mauzy came in a few minutes later and was marked present. For the first time in many months there were no communications await ing the action of the council and the dads were able to move right into the regular routine business of the session. Chief of Police Barclay reported that during the month of May he had placed four persons under arrest, all of whom had been fined and had paid the same. These were all for speed ing on the streets of the city. ) City Clerk ess F. Warga reported that during the past month he had collected the sum of $4,219.35, which had been added to the funds of the city in the hands of City Treasurer Soennichsen. Police Judge Archer for the month of May reported the sum of $20 turned over to the city as the result of the contributions made by the violaters of the speed ordinance. The streets, alleys and bridges' committee through Chairman Bestor, reported that they had investigated the petition of E. W. Barker and others for the widening of West Vine street, and while the street was in need of widening it was found that a portion of the street was on privately owned property and could not be opened. It was recommended that for the present the matter be dropped and this report was adopted. Mr. Bestor also reported that the county commissioners and the Burlington had taken up the matter of the bridge on Clara street south of the Burling ton shops, which street had been re cently vacated by the city. The com missioners were willing to put in a bridge provided the city would look after the concrete work. Mr. Bestor also stated that the heavy rains had interfered with the street work that had been ordered by the council as a great many bad places in the streets had been brought on by the rain and required immedi ate action to repair, and this had re- V;uired most of the time of the street department. In regard to the bridges in the west portion of the city, Mr. Bestor stated that they were in very bad shape and would require consid erable work to put them in proper shape. Street Commissioner Lutz stated that the county commissioners had asked him to make some tem porary repairs on the bridges but this would require considerable time and with the other work it was impossi ble to do anything, and the bridges needed more repairs than had been contemplated. On motion the streets, alleys and bridges committee was authorized to take the matter up with the county attorney for action. There was quite a little discussion over the report of the fire and water committee on the petition of Ferdi nand Prohaska and others for the extension of the water mains and fire hydrants out West Oak street. The committee reported that the funds on hand were not sufficient at this time to allow the work to be done and recommended that the work be laid over for the present. Councilman Weber in a few re marks pointed out the great need of city water in the cemetery and while he argued with the committee that there was not funds enough to extend the fire hydrant service in the dis trict desired, he thought that a small pipe line should be put in out to the cemetery for the use of those who had occasion to do any work in the city of the departed. He thought that the poor people who go to the ceme tery to look after the care of their lots should have some conveniences in the way of pure drinking water and sufficient supply for use in the cemetery. . . , Councilman Harris of the cemetery committee, which with the fire and water committee had made the report on the extension of the water mains, stated that the committee had not disposed of the matter permanently, but thought that many people in the city would be willing to contribute a donation to extend water service to the cemetery if it was brought to their attention later on. The fire and water committee and the cemetery committee then present ed a report of the cost of a two-inch main to the cemetery, which would amount to $2,000, and which in the opinion of the committee would not be sufficient for the use of the con sumers, and therefore they did not think it advisable to go ahead with the extension. Chairman Johnson of the fire and water committee stated that to give satisfactory service it would take a four-inch pipe line and in his opinion the matter could best be settled by the digging of an additional well at the cemetery, that would not cost over $200, and with a gasoline en gine to pump water into a tank would give a more satisfactory service. The report of the fire and water committees in regard to the water service on west Oak street was then adopted, with Councilman Weber vot ing no. Councilman Johnson of the fire and water committee also brought up the matter of a warrant for $6.25 for service as foreman of the fire depart ment that had been made out to James Blaha and turned over to him when it was due to Johnson. The amount had been requested by Mr. Johnson, and the facts developed that the claim, by mistake, had been made in the name of Mr. Blaha, who was no longer foreman in the department, and he had secured the warrant. On motion the city attorney was request ed to notify Mr. Blaha to return the amount. After the allowing of the usual grist of bills and a number of street work orders, the council adjourned. WILL BUILD MOTOR BOAT IN A SCHOOL From Tuesday's Daily. Construction of a gasoline motor boat, said to be the largest undertak ing ever attempted by high school stu dents, is under way at Manual Train ing High School by William Coates, 19 years old, aided by his brother, Meredith, 18, both juniors. With the exception of the engine the craft will be entirely the product of the school, the woodwork and the castings being made in the school's shop. The work is being supervised by George Arrow- smith, instructor in manual arts, and students in the department are help ing with details. The boat, designed by a naval ar chitect, will be eighteen feet long when completed, has a beam of four feet ten inches, a draught of twenty one inches and will be constructed on the principle of a "chummy" road ster. It is to be a pleasure boat and will seat six passengers. It will be equipped with a 48-horsepower en gine, capable cf making twenty miles an hour, a windshield and top. Work was started last February and the framework of the boat is fin ished. Willaim Coates expects to launch he boat next Easter. It will be necessary to tear a wall out of the manual training department to get the craft out. The materials in the finished boat will cost the Coates boys about $600, but the same launch j on the market would cost $1,500. The boys are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Coates, 2810 Tracy ave nue. Kansas City Times. DEPARTS FOR THE NAVY. Last evening Leonard Schafer de parted for Omaha to be sworn in as a member of the naval force of the United States during the war with Germany, and will leave Omaha for Norfolk, Va., where he will take up active work in the navy. The many friends of Mr. Schafer throughout the county will be pleased to learn of his enlistment and will watch with in terest his progress in his chosen branch of the service of his country. J. V. Johnson, Scientific Optome trist, who comes to the Crescent Phar macy Friday, has been a regular vis itor to Plattsmouth for over a year new, and has many friends and pa trons here.' . ROSES AND SMILES AT MUNICIPAL CARNIVAL From Tuesday's Daily. Everybody wore a rose and a smile on the first night of the Municipal Carnival. People smiled because the night was ideal for an opening night, and wore the roses because it was ad vertising night with the flower man with the shows. The crowd was down town early and remained until a late hour. The attractions were many and varied, each attraction coming in for a goodly share of patronage. Alice Melville's Fashion Plate Shows, The America Maids, Francis Annex, Amaza, Trip to Mars, Crazy House and Athletic Shows were ready for the opening. The rides are the best ever brought to this city, consisting of a big Eli Ferris wheel, a beauti ful merry-go-round and the latest Coney Island craze, the Whip. The best of order is maintained on the grounds and all persons connected with the enterprise conduct them selves in a gentlemanly and ladylike manner. With an aggregation such as the Tom'W. Allen Shows the Mu nicipal Carnival is sure to be a big success. MARRIAGE OF FORMER PLATTSMOUTH GIRL From Tuesday's Daily. The following, taken from t one of the Olympia, Wash., papers, gives the particulars of the wedding of Miss Jessie Matthews, a former Platts- mouth young lady, and which will be of much interest to the old friends in this city: ; "Miss Jessie Matthewsdaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Mathews, of this city, and Hulon Loughman, also of Olym pia, were married at 3:30 o'clock Sun day afternoon in the First Christian church in the presence of fifty friends and relatives. Rev. H. L. Bell, pastor of the church, officiated. The church was very prettily deco rated in masses of bridal wreaths and lilacs. The entrance of the bridal party was announced by the organ se lection, "Simple Confession," by Frances Thome, with Mrs. H. L. Bell at the organ. Following the cere mony Mrs. G. R. Alverson sang very sweetly "With You Beside Me." The bride was attired in a gown of white taffeta adorned with pearl trim mings and lace. She was attended by Miss Lydia Reynolds and Miss Mil dred Palmer. Both of the bridesmaids were dressed in pale blue silk crepe de chine frocks. Dewey Loughman, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Loughman left for Portland, where they spent a short time before returning to Olympia to make their home here. Mrs. Loughman is a well known Olyrnpia girl. She has recently been employed by the Ray theater at the ticket window. Mr. Loughman is a local contractor. DEATH OF JOSEPH MERRITT, WELL KIIOWH III PLATTSMOUTH -1: Fran Tuesday's Daily. ?A message was received in this citi today announcing the death at htr home in Cadar Rapids, la., of Joe Merritt, well known in this city, where he had been a frequent visitor for the past twenty years. Mr. Mer ritt was a member of the dry goods firm of L. Mane Co. of New York, and was traveling representative in the west for his firm. During the past twenty years Mr. Merritt had made Plattsmouth on his visits west calling on the firm of E. G. Dovey & Son, and was well known to a very large number of Plattsmouth people as a most genial and courteous gen tleman. Mr. Merritt had not been in the best of health in the last few years, and a short time ago departed for California on a trip, hoping to benefit his health, but without avail, and on his return to his home in Ceda& Rapids was taken with his last sickness. He was very prominent in his home community and loved and respected by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. HOLD SEMI-CEIITEIIIIIAL OF NEBRASKA AT LIN COLN THE COMING WEEK From Tuesday's Dally. The semi-centennial of the state of Nebraska, which is to be held in Lin coln this week, promises to be one of the biggest events in the history of the state and is an epoch-making part of the history of Nebraska. A great many from this section of Cass coun ty will be in attendance and the oc casion promises to be one that will be filled with the greatest of interest. Ex-President Roosevelt, who is to be at Lincoln Thursday for an address, will have a message for the people of Nebraska well worth hearing. Hon. R. B. Windham of the Territorial Pio neers' association, will be in attend ance for the entire celebration and will have an important part in the program of the history of the early days in the state. BOYS WHO STOLE BRASS ARE UNDER AGE, ARE PAROLED From "Wednesday's Daily. Yesterday afternoon the time of the county court was taken up with the hearing of the complaint filed by County Attorney A. G. Cole against Ben Rummerfield, Edward Daugh- erty, Clyde Brittain, Delbert Allen and Henry Ketelsen, all young boys of this city. The complaint charged the boys with taking on or about June 8th, one brass fire extinguisher and several other small articles of brass, the property of the; Chicago, Bur lington & Quincy railroad company, of the value of $20. 'The authorities have been looking into the matter for some time and the result yester day was that the boys, were taken in charge by Sheriff Quinton to answer to the complaint prepared. In the in vestigation of the case Sheriff Quin ton was assisted by Chief of Police Barclay and with the result that the matter was finally run down to earth. Judge Beeson after hearing the evi dence m the case i.nd the statements of the boys in regard to the matter, found that they were guilty, but pa rolled them to Sheriff Quinton during their, observance of the parole regu lations. The court found that the boys were all under 16 years of age and that they had been induced by men to commit the act of taking the brass in order that it might be sold. The boys were instructed that they must refrain from trespassing on the property of the railroad company or the right-of-way of said company, should refrain from all further acts of stealing, and also to obey their parents in the future in order to keep out of trouble. This case is another where the boys, finding an easy market for junk and brass, step over too far in secur ing articles for sale, and where the securing of articles for- sale is en couraged by those making the pur chases which finally leads to their getting into trouble. GOOD SUM FOR THE RED GROSS SOCIETY From Tuesday's Daily. The result of the benefit dance given by the DeLuxe Dancing club for the Red Cross society Saturday even ing at Coates hall has netted the neat sum of $111.25, clear, for the benefit of the good cause; and a check for this amount has been turned over to Treasurer R. F. Patterson, of the Red Cross. This sum, which was secured through the helpfulness of the young men of the dancing club, will be a great help to the Red Cross and is certainly a very commendable move on the part of the club, and they have done their part toward this good work. The use of the hall was do nated by the club, as well as the act ive work in conducting the dance, while the orchestra of W. R. Holly also donated their part of the dance to the Red Cross and made possible the neat sum realized. Flag: stickers for your collar deco rations at the Journal office. LUNCHEON TENDERED TO BRIDES-ELECT, THE MISSES COLE Fi'om Wednesday's Daily. The first of the many functions planned for the coming brides, the Misses Verna and Lillian Cole, was a beautifully appointed luncheon given yesterday by Miss Marjorie Agnew at her home on Vine street. The color scheme of yellow was most at tractive. The polished mahogany table being laid with lace doilies over yellow; vases filled with yellow Ca landolies, yellow tinted Tiffany glass ware and nut cups. The dainty place cards were also in yellow. The four delicious courses carried out the color scheme the ice cream being formed into a dainty yellow- and white lady slipper. Auction bridge followed the luncheon, the prize, a hondsome pict ure framed in gold, being won by Mrs. Frank L. Cummins, who had the highest score. Many luncheons, din ners and afternoon parties will follow, but none will be more attractive than the one yesterday given by Miss Ag new. The guests, numbering twenty, were: Misses Verna and Lillian Cole, Mathilde Vallery, Hazel Dovey, Mia Gering, Madeline Minor, Edith Dovey, Mae Murphy, Barbara Gering, Mar garet Donelan, Minnie Guthman; Mes dames Rae F. Patterson, T. P. Living ston, F. L. Cummins, John Falter, W. J. Streight, E. R. Travis, T. E. Par mele, George O. Dovey, Mrs. Chas. Guthman of Boise, Idaho. TOM. W. ALLEN SHOW BAND IS SECOND TO NONE EN ROUTE There are many bands of merit traveling with high-class amusement enterprises, but as with other lines of endeavor some are superior to others in the class of music rendered, in execution, personnel, conduct and appearance, as is the case of Prof. Strout's military concert band with the Tom W. Allen shows, this being the sixth consecutive season of the Strout band with the Allen outfit, and this year it is better than ever. Sev eral soloists of note, each an artist on his own instrument, may be heard every afternoon and evening. The concerts are given at one and seven o'clock p. m. and the selections ren dered, both popular and classical, are rare musical treats. Don't miss them. TIME FOR CHAUTAUQUA FAST DRAWING NEAR The time for the chautauqua in this city is fast drawing near and it will afford the people of Plattsmouth an unusual opportunity of enjoying the finest talent on the road today, both in musical and special features and also in a series of addresses by some of the brightest minds in the world. The tickets for the whole series of entertaniments will be $2 for adults and $1 for children, which certainly places the numbers within the reach of all. The list of attractions for the event that will open on Thursday, June 28, is such as to please all tastes and embraces everything from the most able educational address to the delights of the musical world. In the musical department the local chautau qua is more than fortunate, as their offerings have been selected with a view of pleasing everyone. The com mittee in charge of the sale of the tickets wil get busy at once in reach ing the public and it will be an op portunity that should be taken ad vantage of to secure tickets to this splendid feature. It will be something that this city has not heretofore en joyed and will be remembered as one of the best chautauqua programs that will be given in this portion of the state. Nervousness and headaches are in variably the result of eye strain. Prop erly fitted glasses is what you need See J. V. Johnson, Omaha's Scientific Optometrist, at the Crescent Phar macy, next Friday. Consultation free. Dawson Will Fix It JOE MALCOLM, THE NEHAWKA MILLER, VISITS PLATTSMOUTH Joe Malcolm the miller of the Ne Hawka mills was in the city last eve ning looking after the disposal of some of his fine flour to the merchants of the city. Mr. Malcolm is one of the old residents of the county and has been in the milling business for a great many years making his first start in this line of work more than forty years ago, and has been em ployed in the mills of Cass county at different times until he was placed in charge of the milling interests of the Nehawka company and assisted in making it one of the best in the state. It was with the late J. S. Tewbury, of Weeping Water' Falls, that Mr. Malcolm was first engaged in mill work and while only a young lad he took a great interest in the business, and has since continued at it. While here Mr. Malcolm disposed of a large order for his flour to the different merchants of the city. REUNION OF PIONEER LADIES IS HELD AT THE GERING HOME Last evening a very pleasant din ner party was enjoyed at the Gering home on North Sixth street, when Matthew Gering tendered a dinner party complimentary to his mother, Mrs. Paul Gering, and Mesdames R. R. Livingston, J. S. Tewksbury and Jacob Vallery, four of the pioneer residents of the city. The dinner was one of rare delight to the ladies and enjoyed to the utmost by the mem bers of the party. Each of the ladies was presented by Mr. .Gering with a box of candy as favor of the even ing. After the enjoyment cf the din ner the host tendered the ladies an auto trip over the' city and a tour of the street carnival, which was much enjoyed and enabled them to view the delights of the talented city. Chief of Police Barclay, who piloted the car of the ladies through the crowd on the street, also presented them each with a handsome bouquet of roses, which added further to the delights of the evening. It was an event that will be long remembered by the mem bers of the party. Each of the ladies in the party has passed their eighti eth milestone, and the combined ages of the four ladies was 333 years. A PLEASING FEATURE. From Tuesday's Dally. A. Crouse, who is with the "Ten-In-One" show with the Tom W. Allen company, is one of the clever features of the show, and his work in making the lightning sketches is a very pleasing exhibition and shows the re markable artistic ability of this young man. Mr. Crouse is to enter one of the leading art schools of Chicago shortly to complete his work, and his clever work with the carnival com pany demonstrates that he is destined to score a triumph in the art line in the future. See J. V. Johnson of Omaha about your eyes, next Friday, at Crescent Pharmacy. The Modern Spirit of co-operation, the spirit which animates all successful business, prevails in the organization of our Federal reserve bank. We own stock in it. We keep our reserve cash in it. We have a voice in electing its di rectors and through them in choosing its man agement. It is our bank, and its resources en ables us at all times to meet the legitimate bank ing requirements of our community. You, in turn, can co-operate wilh us in main taining the Federal Reserve Banking System, and EDEBAX. RESERVE FIRST NATIONAL DAUK The only National Bank in Plattsmouth MISS EDNA SHOPP AND MR. CARL R. DALTON UNITED IN MARRIAGE A very pretty home wedding was celebrated yesterday afternoon at 5:30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Shoop when their daughter, Miss Edna Mary, was united in marriage to Mr. Carl Richard Dalton of this city. The rooms of the Shopp home were very beautifully arranged in a color scheme of pink and white, roses and peonies being used in profusion in the decorations, interspersed with green foliage and making a very pretty set ting for the happy event. The bridal couple entered the parlor unattended, and taking their station before the Rev. H. G. McClusky of the First Presbyterian church, were joined in the bonds of holy wedlock. The beau tiful and impressive ring ceremony was used by the minister in joining the lives and hearts of these young people. Preceding the ceremony, Miss Beryl Whitmore, of Coin, la., played in a very charming manner, "Evening Zephyrs" and "I Love You Dearly." The costume of the bride was of white organdie, trimmed with Irish lace, while the groom was attired in a conventional dark business suit. The wedding was witnessed by only the immediate members of the family of the bride and groom, and following the ceremony the members of the party were treated to a very delicious wedding luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton departed last evening for St. Paul, Minn., where they will enjoy a short honeymoon trip, and on returning will be at home to their friends after October 1st, in their new home. The out-of-town guests present were: Mrs. L. E. Han- ford and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. William Pirie and two children of Mc Cook, Neb. Both of the contracting parties are well known in this city, where they have resided since childhood, and are held in high esteem by a large circle of friends in this community. Mrs. Dalton has been engaged in teaching in the public schools, and for the past term was engaged at Waterloo, Neb., where she made a great success of her work. Mr. Dalton is in the em ploy of the Burlington in this city in the store department, and is a young man held in the highest esteem by all those who have the pleasure of know ing him. ASKS FOR DIVORCE. From Wednesday's Daily. An action has been commenced in the district court entitled Cecil N. Osborn vs. Glen G. Osborn, in which the plaintiff asks that a decree? of di vorce be granted her from the de fendant, alleging as the cause of ac tion drunkenness and non-support. The petition states that the parties were married at Omaha April 21, 1916, and that the plaintiff is now a resident of Cass county. The plaint iff also asks for the restoration of her maiden name of Cecil N. Witters. You take no rick when you consult me about your eyes. Fifteen years experience with leading Optometry Institutions. I make you see. 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