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Neb SUlo Historical oc urn VOL. XXXV. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY. AUGUST 30. 1917. No. 20. i t t i J f V Council Meeting Last Evening Considerable Business Transacted Contract Let for Curbing and Alvin Jones Reappoint ed Night Police. From Tae.l.iy"s Dailv. Rap went the gavel in the hands of the mayor, and the clerk began on the roll which showed Harris mis sing. The minutes were then dis posed of satisfactorily, followed by some petitions which came up for consideration, at the meeting nf the city council held last night. The first was for the cancellation of a tax of f 3.30 w hich had been er roneously charged against the prop erty of George Oldham, and when the matter came up it was discovered a like amount had also been placed against the property just across the street. Accordingly, on motion of Ilestor, both were obliterated. Fol lowing this was a petition to abate a nuisance in the matter of gas. which is ejected from the stack at the ice plant, and which comes from the oil engine and is known as Mon oxide gas, and is very poisonous, causing intoxication as well as be ing detrimental to those breathing it. This petition was signed by the Western Machine and Foundary Co. and fifty-one others. The petition was referred to the Fire and "Water committee. Then came one asking for the creation of a sewerage dis trict on Rock street. It was signed by Henry Zuckweiler and others, and on motion of Bestor went to the Sewer committee. Coming next was a petition for the bni'ding of a walk along the east side of the prDperty of Mrs. Laura Marshall and Mrs. Emma Weidmann on north Seventh street, which was ordered. The report of the Finance com mittee showed the following bills which were ordered paid: Mauzy's Drug Store. poliee$ 1.20 Xeb. Lighting Co.. light 213.48 Xeb. Lighting Co.. light Q. K. Parmele, street I. X. Cummings. dogs C. Eoetel. dogs Frank Swoboda. cemetery Edward Swoboda. cemetery George Decker, cemetery Joe Prince, cemetery II. M. Glascock, street Mike Lutz. street John Geiser, street Harvey Shipley, street John Jesse, street John Zitka. street James Winn, street K. G. Havens, street Mike Kearns, street 2..r6 70.20 1.50 .50 35.40 6.00 27.00 26.40 40.00 42.00 29.2." 64.20 29.50 20.25 29.25 15.00 42. S. G. Svone. street 17.40 When the report of the lighting committee was called for, Mr. Lusin shy reported that Mr. Abbott of the Xebraska Lighting company had been here and had a conference with him. in which, he promised to make all necessary repairs, and requested tliot the Omaha and Lincoln Railway and Power company, whose lines run alongside of those of the light com panv. be asked to clear their lines and so arrange them that there will I be no interferance. Mr. Lusinsky had asked for something tangible in order that he might lav it before the council, and Mr. Abbott promised to be here, or if he was unable to come, to write a letter stating what the company may be expected to do, which he did. The letter was re ceived and it contained just about the same statements as the verbal promises made by Mr. Abbott. The letter was ordered placed on the records. Buttery called attention to the condition of the city jail, which he said was in a deplorable condi tion and not fit to put anybody in, and should be cleaned up. The mayor told him it was in the hands of the Police committee. Vorndran, of the Park and Sewer committee, called at tention to the matter of the making of plats of the sewerage districts and suggested the forming of districts to conform to the -different wards, and a system of designating the different lateral sewers, which, after some dis cussion, was thought to be a good idea. There were no funds in the hands of the treasurer for that pur- pose, and no levy has been made. By, motion it was ordered that a levy be made at the next time estimates are being made for the coming year J. A. Borg, of Chicago, was present and demonstrated a lung motor, and after some discussion it was pur chased at a cost of $150.00. Dr. P. J. Flynn explained the necessity of the machine. The vote taken show ed eight for the purchase, with Mr Weber voting no, and Harris ab sent. Then followed the matter of con sidering the bids for the curbing and guttering oi uistnct 14, winch is South Seventh street. There were three bids and they were turned over to the Streets, Alleys and Bridges committee, which reported as fol lows: F. M. Welsheimer. $2731.60; J. H. McMaken & Sons, $30S1.41; The Western States Construction Co., $2606.19. The contract went to the Western States Construction com pany as the lowest and best bid ders. Through the committee, the street commissioner reported that his plow was worn out and that an other was needed. Bester moved he be authorized to purchase another from a local dealer. Johnson report ed that seventeen of the fire hose couplings had been stolen. The chief of police was instructed to see that the junk dealers had paid their li cense and to caution them in regard to the purchasing of things which might be stolen. Cross sewers were order placed across Chicago avenue before the paving is done, and a notice was or dered sent to the Water and Gas com pany, telling them to place what pipes they will need on that street, in before the paving is laid, in order that it w-ill not be necessary to tear any of this paving up and damage it. Mayor Sattler stated that Xight Policeman F. W. Elliott had oftered his resignation to take immediate effect and placed before the council the names of three applicants for the position, who were C. X. Hansen, A. f Seybert and Ex-watchman. Alvin Jones. Vpori a ballot Jone was elect ed to the position. Bonds were accepted from the con tractors of the paving and sewer as follows: Western States Construction company, paving, bond for $17,000 with the Mass. Bonding & Insurance Co; J. H. McMaker, sewer, bond for $1,900, with C. C. Parmele security. MAKING EXTENSIVE VISIT. From Tufsdav's Daily. August Martin, wire and August Eugene Martin, their son, arrived last night from the west for a visit with Mr. Martin's cousin, Charles L. Martin, of this city. Mr. August Martin lives at Fort Wayne, In diana, and when Mr. C. L. .Martin and family were in the east some month ago. Mr. August Martin and fair My were in the west, having left Fort Wayne on the 22nd of June, . . i . . since which time tney nave ueen traveling in the west. They visited the Xational park. Estes park and Glacial park, besides spending a con siderable length of time at Denver, Colorado Springs, Colorado City and Pikes Peak, where they "were last week, and encountered a blizzard on the top of the peak, with the wind blowing a terrific' gale and snow fall ing just as in real winter. In the course of their trip they traveled a good many miles and saw some won derful scenery. They visited the "Garden of the Gods" and the "Cave of the Winds" while at Colorado City, as well as many other places of like note. HOLD SERVICES IN GROVE. From Tuesday's Daily. Sundav the members of the United Brethren church south of the city de parted from their regular order of business in that they held their ser vices in the grove of W. B. Living ston near the church, instead of in the church building. The Reverend Pontius delivered a very impressive sermon in the morning, and after dinner had been served, all of the members having brought well filled baskets, there had been a program prepared, but owing to the fact that Rev. Bailey, a. former pastor of the church was present, and many wish ing to hear him, the program was canceled and Rev. Bailey was per suaded to address those present. It was a day well spent and equally enjoyed by the large number who were present. Go with Rosencrans Sunday and see some of the finest farm lauds j and at prices which will certainly appeal to anyone. Teachers 9 Reception Address of Welcome by W. A. Rob ertson and a Program That Was Received with Enthusiasm. VISITING TEACHERS TURN ED OUT IN LARGE NUMBERS Music and Addresses Fill Up Several Hours All Pleased With Our Hospitality. From Tuesday's Dally. Last evening the Commercial club did the thing in the proper stvle when they gave the reception to the teachers of Cass county, at the club rooms of the B. P. O. K. A program had been arranged in which Hon. W. A. Robertson gave the address of welcome. Mr. Robertson, who is a pleasing .speaker, welcomed the in structors of the youth of th'.r. coun try to our city, telling them to come, make themlves at home and enjoy the time which they are to spnd with us. Following this address was a piano solo by Miss Honor Seybert. which was a thing ot beauty and a joy ior- ever, in the way in which it was rendered, and known as "The Whis pering Wind." Mr. B. A. McElwain was next on the program with a special vocal number. "The Song of the Flag.' Mr. McElwain, who is always a pleas ant singer, was at his best last even ing and thrilled the assemblage with his melodious rendition of this very beautiful number. Then came Mrs. William Bairtl with a reading which lud oeen chosen for the occasion and which appealed to the assem bled instructors of this county as be ing given by a mistress in the art ot reading. Miss Mathilde Vallery then sang one or her sweetest songs, as onlv she can sing, and made an im pression on her hearers. .Mrs. i-ii-lian Caldwell, with the violin of which she is complete mistress, gave a number wnicn came rrom me ex perienced, musically educated fin gers of the player and went direct to the hearts of those w ho listened, find ing there a welcome reoepuon. The last of the program was a number by Mrs. E. H. Wescott, whom all love to listen to when she sings. Certainlv no one was disappointed in the way she fulfilled her portion of the program. Following this was a sham battle and then an amateur base ball game by the young ladies from over the county. The oppos ing teams, selected from among the teachers present, were captained by Miss Hall and Miss Sayles, and with many a laughable incident the game went on and the fans who had sup ported the side of Miss Hall were elated over the success of that side, the result being Hall 5, Sayles 3. Then followed refreshments "Jazz" by Prof. W. R. Holly & Co. This was a delirium of sounds and symphonies, such as one would not have expect ed, but which proved a very agree able surprise to all who were in at tendance. At about eleven o'clock the meet ing closed, all going their way de lighted at the excellency of the en tertainment provided. RETURNS HOME. August Martin, wife and son, August Jr., who have been visiting with Mr. Martin's cousin, C. L. Martin and family of this city for the past week, departed this morn ing for their home in the east. They will stop at Chicago until noon to morrow, when they will continue to their home at Ft. Wayne, Ind. They have been away for the past two months, and are now anxious to get back home. Mr. Martin, while here traveled over a portion of the farm ing districts, and was especially pleased to see the crops which grow here, and remarked about how the corn grew on the tops of the hills, which he said was not the case in the east. W. E. Rosencrans, with a part', will go to Imperial, Chase county on Sunday. See what the country pro duces and get a good idea of what kind of a place it is to live in. ANOTHER PALL GAME MONDAY. Arrangements h;.ve been made for another ball game for Labor day, be sides the one which the Red Sox are to play, inis wni artord two games for that day. The one in the morn ing, which is to be called at 10:15 will be between the shop team here and the team from the Burlington shops at Havelock. Come, see this game, and if you bet on the wrong side in this one maybe you can even up when the game in the afternoon is played. CASS GO. TEACHERS ADOPT RESOLUTIONS At the Hotel Riley, the committee representing the Cass County Teach ers" Institute formulated the follow ing resolutions: "1 Be it Resolved. That we ex tend to the Plattsmouth Commercial club this expression of our apprecia tion for the various entertainments furnished by these gentlemen. The reception at the Elks" Home Mon day evening might have been enjoy ed by more teacher? had the weath er been more favorable. The mov ing picture show, given Tuesday ev ening was especial!?' enjoyed on ac count of the uncjnvf -ions pose there shown, in the pictures of some of ov.r instructors. The watermelon feed, too, made a pleasant appeal to our palates. Many of us followed Mrs. Cockle's suggestion of "burying j fl!1 tlie ,naci,ine at the Journal of our features and absorbing our;f-,.(1 T .. ..... ., h.r share of the "half As this writing goes looking forward to ton of melons." to press, we are a promised ant') trip. A part of thi- enjoyment we know, will be the memory of the beautiful homes and" the picturesque sights in Plattrmouth our favorite institute city. ' 2 lie it Resolved. That we ex press our gratitude to Miss Jones for her oner to assist us in using the Library. Be it Resolved. That v. e in this formal manner, thank the house- keepers and other citizens who have ... , in any way cotnn;;uieu to our Hos pitality or physical comfort. "4 Be it Resolved, That we thus publicly recognize Miss Peterson, who has thoughtfully shown us so many favors and courtesies. "5 -Be it Resolved, That we pa triotic citizens remember during the 'omiiig year to co-operate with the government in conversation and in every other way possible. "6 Be it Resolved, That we ex press our gratitude to Mr. Baird and others of the Burlington shops, who so courteously led us on a tour of inspection there. We feel that in sight into labor meant much to many of us. "7 Be it Resolved. That we ex tend our thanks to all of the instruc tors. We feel that every session has been one of inspiration. Several teachers have expressed the hope that Miss Rose Clark would soon present her ideas on geography in print form so that they might be more acces sable to the teachers of our state. We especially appreciate Dean Halm's ideas of the most vital points of school administration. We would suggest that the County Superinten dent employ him again next year. "8 Be it Resolved, That we ex tend our congratulations to Mr. Cockle and Mrs. Eda Marquardt Cockle, whose attitude both socially and officially has met with our most hearty approval. We wish most cor dially that your home may grow- more and more dear to you. Miss Carrie Countryman, Chairman. Miss Lottie Colby Miss Nita Francis . Miss Nellie Lamb Mr. W. T. Adams. Committee." VISIT AT NORFOLK. Mrs. W. T. Milburn accompanied by her brother Mr. Geo. Reynolds, of Paola, Kansas, who has been visit ing at the Milburn home; departed for Norfolk, where they will visit for some time at the home of Mrs Ruth Wyeuberg, formerly Miss Ruth Milburn. Will T. Richardson, postmaster of Mynard, and merchant, was a pass- engcr to Omaha this morning, whero he was looking after some business for the day. fl ATTQMOHTU RHY ! I Lfn 1 i Ui;SUU III UU I IS IN H9N0LULA John L. Brooks, a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Brooks, of this city lias written verv entertaininsrlv and interestingly of his experiences and life in the service of the United States cs a member of the Coast Ar il illery, being stationed at Honolula. where there are also one or two other Plattsmouth bovs in the service of Uncle Sam. Speaking of the proba bility of his going to France, John F.ays: "1 will never go to France or any of the other countries where the war is actually raging, but I would not care if I did get to go. There is not so very much danger in this branch, cf the service. Well, I am glad to know that Miss Jones still has charge of the Library. I thought .'he had resigned seme time since. Logan vert is oer here and only about a biock from where I sleep. In fact, at the ame company. Com pany M. Socor.d U. S. Infantry, at Ft. SI. after. He is getting along all right. Glad to know that Philipp Campbell is O. K. Give aim my re gards. In the Sunday school we are getting up a play and I am taking an active part in it. I am taking a part a:.d helping as much as I can in the church work in every way. I received a letter from George Mat thews the oilier day. He said he liked the army fine. You remember his father was the one who set tvpe ago la::t Tuesday, and had a fine time, and then at another at Mrs. Thursday, so you see I l!KV ?;M1 l- :frr 'f-fw-.l ! King's on am pretty time, but l"n?somn. ')UV. some I will times get a little to Sundav school in the morning, to Mrs. Kings in ths afterncon and Then to meeting in the evening, so you see I am busy Sundays. About those magazines: You do not need to bother to send ;.ny more out here, but when yen have read a magazine just put a vr;tnrr-r r.ii it mirl :i niio fcrt stntt'ti J '" ... deposit it in the postofUce. without an address, and it will be sent to some soldier. Well, tell all of my frier.ds Hello, and to do all they can for 'Old Glory' and the 'V. S. A." I will close. Your loving son John L. Brooks. Hawaiian Ord. Dept., 2400 X. Kir.g St., Honolula, T. II. REMEMBER COUNTY SUPT. The teachers of the county by way of demonstrating their feelings to ward the outgoing superintendent, Mrs. A. L. Cockle, arranged to pre sent her with a token of apprecia tion for the kindly acts which have always characterized her adminis tration of the office. Accordingly a little before noon today she was call ed to the front and given an elegant set ox cut glass, which she will prize very highly as one of the many in dications of satisfaction of her co workers in the carrying out of the work of superintending the instruc- r.n of the youth of the county. Mrs. Cockel has made an excellent othcial. always accomodating, and has had in mind the assisting of every teacher in the count j- over tne naru places in her daily task, both in the school room and on the outside as well. She will be missed in the field which she has occupied. BUY LAND IN WEST. A few days ago Glen Vallery and L. G. Meisinger and their wives re turned from a trip to the southwest ern portion of the state, where they were for a week looking "over the country. Each purchased a farm be fore they returned. The farm which Mr. Vallery purchased was one and a half miles south of Grant, in Per kins county, and was composed of eighty acres, while the farm of Mr. Meisinger was a quarter. On these lands, Mr. Vallery tells us is growing and has grown this season excellent crops of small grain, which has prov en a paying invest nient to the owners forming it. Mr. Vallery is well pleas ed with his purchase, and will pur chase more in the near future, eith er another eighty or ar.other quarter, he is not yet decided. They drove out in a car, or as some would say, a Ford, and had an excellent time on their way oat and back, seeing much beautiful country each way. Subscribe for the Journal. MADE ELEGANT GIFT. Just prior to their departure Dr. and Mrs. E. AV. Cook presented to the public library, a gift which was one which will be admired and cherished not alone for the worth and suggestiveness of it, to the in stitution, and to its patrons, but because of the donors. The gift is an elegant bust of Shakespeare, and is set on a pedestal, which makes a nice bit of furniture for the li brary. All of the many friends of the Dr. and Mrs. Cook will remem ber them in the viewing of the gift, which they have made. TRIP TO PRANCE AND RETURN. Mr. Robert Windham, whose son. Ben, 4 in t lie navy, has two letters from his son. one dated August 6th. while the other was dated August 25th. This seemed strange to Mr. Windham, but they told a different storv when read. The first, which was written on board the battle ship on which Ben is located, while writ ten when thev were at .New York. was mailed at Boston. An extract from the letter says: "This is the first time I have seen New York City and the Statute of Liberty. The stat ute is not so imposing as I imagined it would be. Of course it is large, but with New York city for a background it looks somewhat dwarfed. I have been on the go unite a lot, but have not seen much except through a port hole. Have seen the famous resort of "too much money." Newport. Rhode Inland, which is a popular place with eastern millionaires. Have been ashore in the quaint New England town of Portsmouth, New Hampshire nd on the sandy shores of Mary land and Virginia; and quite a few places of more importance which we are not allowed to mention.' This was a letter which Mr. Wind ham. Jr. wrote about three weeks ago. unit which it is supposed was mailed on board his ship, probably outward bound, and which along with many other pieces of mail, the censor did not feel it prudent to dispatch until the return of the ship which was at time destined for France as a mer chant convoy. The second letter was written upon their return, and from it we quote: "Dear Father: This short letter is written on an eight hour liberty leave on our return from a 20 -day trip of convoying five transports of soldiers and nurses to France, making an S.000 mile trip. Will write another letter on the ship." NOW AT FT. RILEY. Mrs. Geo. Pugley, wife of Dr. Pugley, was .a visitor for a short time at her home in Omaha, before the Doctor departed for Ft. Riley, Kansas, where he is attached to the army. Mrs. Pugley, who was for merly Miss Grace Taylor, is at the present time staying at the home of her parents, W. A. Taylor and wife, keeping house for her father, her mother, Mrs. Taylor, is at the present time visiting in Colorado, at the home of her daughter Mrs. O. E. Furlong, at Steamboat Springs. Mrs. Pugley will remain at home until the return of her mother, when she will go to Ft. Riley until Dr. Pugley departs for France, when, she will return to her home at Omaha. Subscribe for the Journal. Helping You IVilh Your Live Stock Through our membership of the Federal Re serve System we are in a strong position to help our patrons carry live stock which they are rais ing or fattening for future sales. Farmers notes with not over six months to run, given for raising or carrying live stock can be rediscounted by us with our Federal Reserve Bank, thereby increasing our ability to extend to our patrons such help as they may need. If you contemplate raising or fattening live stock 'membeh federal besehv can FIRST UATIOUAL BANK An account with us is your financial preparedness for all time to come. TRAVELS FULLY TWO THOUSAND MILES J. E. Wiles and wife, and cousins, Louis Bass and wife, from near Glen wood, Iowa, returned last evening from a trip of about two thousanJ miles over the west, in which they saw a great deal of country. The first stop of any importance, or for any length of time was at Cheyenne, where they spent a short time, and from there they proceeded to Est ok Park. Colorado. On their way from Cheyenne, they passed through tie famous Loveland drive, raid while passing through a gorge. heard some one shouting, and when they pulled up their car, found it to be Rachel Livingston and Beulah Sins and party, who were also seeing the west. At Estes Park they stayed for seme time, and were attracted by its wonders. Mr. Wiles think the most beautiful scenery they had an opportunity to view. From thence they proceeded to Loveland. Boulder and Denver, storping at the latter place for a short time, and 'lien on south, touching Palmer Lake. Colorado Springs. Colorado City and Manatou. Here they visit ed the Garden of the Gods and the Cave of the Winds. bu did not climb Pikes Peak, as they had been up to its summit, and witnessed the sunrise, at a previous vi-it. Returning tl.ey came through southern Colorado, and Kansas. Ar riving at Fairbury, a few days since where they stopped and viited v ":h John Boswell, a son or the Rev. W. M. Boswell. formerly minister of the United Bretbern church, south of this city. John Boswell is con ducting a drug store at Fairhurv. INVITE 100 WOMEN. Mr. Will Robertson, in the name of the Red Cross and Bandage Circle invites 100 Plattsmouih women to come forward and volunteer to buy and pay for enough yarn, as well to knit sweaters or entire sets of knitted articles. Aid of this kind will very materially swell the Yarn Fund. We are sure there are that many women in Plattsmoiitb. who will be glad to do their bit in that way. Printed instructions and in formation will he furnished to all knitters. Yarn, also, will bo fur nished to any women who will knit, whether she buys the yarn or not. Call Mrs. T. P. Livingston for in formation. WILL SEED TWENTY-FIVE ACRES Geo. W. Fahlsom, who is employ ed in the Burlington paint shops, and whose family live on a farm near Davey, visited his home for the past four or five days, staying at home to assist on the farm, with the seeding of the winter wheat, and the getting the third crop of alfalfa, cut returned last evening to his work here. He reports things looking fine out that way and. says, that the third cutting of the alfalfa, is making more than the other cuttings. The folks will put in about 25 acres of winter wheat for the coming season. Bring your welding to us mouth Garage. Tel. 394. Platts- for the market come in and and talk it over with us. We help you.
