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.1 f V. V Neb State Historical Boc e i DC VOL. XXXV. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA., THURSDAY, OCTOEER, 4, 1917. No. 30. AT i t i r- x a f h OFFICERS HERE CAPTURE BIG HAUL OF BOOZE BRINGS DRIVERS AND HEAVILY LOADED CARS INTO TOWN FOR SAFE KEEPING. FIVE OTHER CARS GOT AWAY Several Thousand Dollars Worth of "Wet Goods" Fine Cars and Drivers Have Money. For some time past Chief of Po lice Wm. Barclay lias been scenting some illicit traffic in liquor going through this city, but it was not un til an early hour this morning that the local officers were able to land any of it. About a week ago three cars.- carrying Nebraska numbers S4.040, 125.953 and card number 1077. with the card of Murphy O'Erien Auto Co., of Omaha, passed through the city going north with load? of something which could not be seen, being covered. This caus ed the suspicions of the police to be directed toward the drivers of the cars. Saturday these same cars were seen going south again and this morning just after midnight the police were aware something was stirring. Chief Barclay took Sher iff Quinton with him, they driving to the Platte river bridge where they arrested a man driving car No. 13G.004. who was lodged In jail. At the time Mr. Barclay was taking his man to. jail Sheriff Quinton and Of ficer Jones chased the "looTcout" car a Ford, bearing license number 32,622 in which there were two men. One of the men jumped out of the car and made his getaway in the darkness. The other one was arrested and also lodged in jail. Af ter the two had been locked up the officers went back to continue their search for others, at which they were very successful. Sheriff Quin ton and Officer Jones attempted to head two cars off that had been to the bridge but were unable to get across by parking their car crosswise at a narrow place in the road, but the oncoming cars shot down into the ditch at the side of the road past them, going at the rate of some for ty miles an hour. Escaping with out accident they succeeded in mak ing their getaway. During this time Chief Barely had stationed himself on the hill just north of the city, where he succeed ed in stopping three cars and bring ing the drivers back to town, where they were placed in jail and their cars were parked next to the court house, alongside the others that had been brought' in earlier. Four load ed with booze and the "lookout" Ford comprised the net result in cars of the night's work, "and they have stood parked there throughout the day, where thej' have been view ed by many people. A guard has been constantly on duty and no one is allowed 'to get up close to the cars containing the liquor. The man driving the car having the dealers license number 1077 on it, whipped out a thousand dollar bill rolling it up and thrusting it into the hands of Chief Barclay told him to allow the driver to drive away and it would be all right for him to keep the money. But Mr. Barclay replied, "I think I shall keep it and you as well," which he did. Upon searching the man previous' to con fining him in jail some $2,300 was found upon his person. There are now five men in jail, besides the supposed wife of one of the men, . making in all six, who were captur ed bv the officers within less than three hours time this morning. The cars are said to have come from St. Joseph and were undoubt edly on their way to Omaha with the big cargo of damp goods. The drivers apparently had calculated to reach the metropolis just before daybreak. and at a time when their coming in to town would be less noticed. Had thev not been interfered with . a " large amount of -liquor would i per haps have found its way into the throats of thirsty Ak-Sar-Benites by tonight. As it Is, however, the of ficers have positive knowledge that five other cars got away, but it is believed they turned back to Mis souri rather than run chances of get' ting safely across the Platte river. One of the cars which escaper. af ter having gone to the country, came into town this forenoon empty, and after securing some gasoline at the Propst garage, the driver immedia tely headed out of town. It is claimed the liquor captured in the four cars would sell for be tween three and four thousand dol lars, which together with the value of the cars (all good ones) engaged in the illicit traffic and the cash in the hands of the man appearing to be the leader, would run up to nine of ten thousand dollars. The disposition of the men and liquor promises to be one of the most interesting cases in this vicinity for some time. The Good- Bye Supper From Wednesday's Daily. About a half hundred citizens gathered last evening at the Riley Hotel to say good bye to the boys who were to depart for Camp Funs ton this morning. Not all of the boys were there, as many preferred to remain at home with their fam ilies, and dear ones the last evening they were to be at home. At about seven o'clock, the supper was called, and arranging themselves at the two long tables and the little ones, the assemblage stood reverent ly while Rev. T. A. Truscott return ed thanks, for the many blessings, and asked the God of all to direct the young men as they went out to do battle for their country. After the repast. W. A. Robertson the president of the Commercial Club, arose and said, that it was with feelings of gratitude to the boys that were going, that the commer cial club, were tendering this good bye supper, and that the club wish ed the county to know it appreciat ed the sacrifice which the young men were making in the behalf of the homes from which they were going and those who sent none at this time as well. He then called upon E. H. Wescott to address the assemblage, who did so in a very nice way in substance. .While I am sorry that these young men have to go, I deem it an honor, to be per mitted to address them on this the eve of their departure, and to look into their faces seeing the firm pur pose in their lives to do what they can for the cause for which they have been called. Speaking farther he said, you young men when you shall have gone from hence do not think that you have been forgotten for we are going to remember you, morning, noon and night, you will have our prayers. We v.-ill love you all the time you are gone, and we will try and do our part here, as we know you will yours there. There are three things which you are fighting for and the same thee things, are the things which have made and are making you the manly men that you are. The home with its sacred influence, from the time when mother taught you to lisp, "Now I Lay Me" to the present time. All the scenes of that home is dear to you, and for it you are going to fight. May God Bless You. The school the second, and you will re member when you are at the front, the times you spent there, the pre- ceps which you learned, and the inspiration which you were given by the teachings you received. The last is the church and it matters not what one that is, only that it has Jesus Christ as its leader, you will remember it, and Its teachings will be with you, you will have a leader, who is King of Kings, and he will be with you in every battle which you are to fight. ANOTHER NEW ONE., From Wednesday's Daily. H. F. Comer of Union motored to this city yesterday afternoon, bring ing his brother, GU Comer to join the boys who departed for Camp Funston this morning. While in the city Mr. H. F. Comer called at this office and ordered the Plattsmouth Journal sent to his address in order that he might be kept posted on happenings throughout the county." Journal Want-Ads Fay! MORE SOLDIER BOYS DEPARTED THIS MORNING Quite a Demonstration in Honor of the Departure of Thirty-five . More of Cass County's Young Manhood. GOOD BYES SAID AMID TEARS From Wednesday's Daily. At a little after seven-thirty this morning the soldier boys and their friends began to assemble at the court house campus, to see and enact the last part in the features of the departure of the boys. The ones which went today were lined up on the walk leading from the south door of the court house, and the roll called. The last good-byes of many were said, among many friends, while others went to the Missouri Pacific station, and still others accompanied them along the way, going to Murray and to Union that they might be with their friends as long as possible. Edward Bashus was selected to bear the colors to station, while Earl Nickols had charge of the company, just a short time before the boys were ready to go. The band Ncame with their gratuitioiis services, played many inspiring martial airs, while a large flag, supported by a number of young men and old, was held where every one could catch a view of it, as the bright stripes and stars gleamed in the sunlight. Then came the stud ents from the high school, and the grades, marching pawt the post of fice, and turning between the public library and the court house, halted beside the campus, where the boys sang in sweet strains "America," While this was being done, the citi zens stood with uncovered heads, in honor of the occasion, with its sac red sentiments crystalized in the patriotic feeling of all as they were met thus to pay tribute to the sac rifice which the young men, and their home were offering to their country. With the band leading the line of march was taken up, and following were the soldier boys who were to go, and after the students of the schools, who cherish the remem brance of the times in 'the school, not so long since, when a portion of the quota going this morning were their school mates. The line was kept to the Missouri Pacific station. At Missouri Pacific Station. The ranks broke when the columns had arrived at the station, and the time was spent in the last few mo ments for the visiting of mothers and sons, husbands and wives, and lovers and sweethearts, when the last tender farewells were spoken, with voices trembling with emotion, and every eye moisetned with tears. The students from the city schools sang a number of inspiring songs, while the band played national an thems, and the crowd cheered, and on the arrival of the train which was a few minutes delayed, and had a consignment of troops from Omaha, the shouting and cheering was deaf ening. Thus went away the third quota of the first draft, a few of which are still to go forward. THREE WHO GOULD HOT GO TO CAMP TODAY From Wednesday's Daily. Ezra. Albin, who was certified back by the District Board, as one to go to Camp Funston this morning is in the St. Joseph hospital at Omaha, where a short time since he under went an operation, and could not therefore go. Will Andrews, has but a short time since returned from the Emanuel Hospital where he also underwent an operation, but a short time since, was released for two weeks, at which time he is required to report. While LeRoy Zlrkel, who lives north of the city, and who some time since had one of his feet mash ed, was given two weeks liberty, also and required to report at that. time. CAUGHT IN THE ACT. Yesterday afternoon, when a freight train was pulling off the big bridge, a portion of it broke into, and as it slowed down into the yards here off dropped four pro nounced brunetts, traveling gentle men of leisure. The Africans con gregated at the viaduct, and after trading clothes among themselves for a while, went to the section hand car house, and appropriated what was left in the dinner pails of the workmen who were out on the track. A pair of gloves happen ed to be laying loose around, and they were annexed by a husky nigger, and as they were making away with them, George Walter Ol son, the express and mail man, chanced to spy the fact, when the colored thief, was made to cough' up the gloves, after which he told them to get out of town and that on the double quick order, which they obeyed, and one could not have seen any grass growing under their feet either. BOOTLEGGERS FINED. Last evening attorney A. G. Cole filed complaint against the people taken with the wet goods on them yesterday morning by Chief Barclay Sheriff Quinton and Officer Alvin Jones and in the hearing before county judge A. J. Bceson. George Phillip. Joseph Adams. Joseph Smith and Frank Moral', all pleaded guilty to transporting and having in pos session intoxicating liquors and for this the judge assessed" a fine of $100.00 end costs for each offense, and the court sei::ed the liquor. The fine was paid, and the liquor stor ed in the basement of the count v jail and the prisoners turned loose. The catch of yesterday was t ho re sult of patient waiting on thp part of Chief Rarclary. and the efficient action on the part of himself. Sheriff Quinton and policeman Alvin Jones, as well as the immediate bringing to trial by County Attorney Cole, and the handling of the case by Jud.se Beckon. What action the federal au thorities will take in the matter, re mains to be seen. MARRIED AT NOON YESTERDAY. At the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gapen occurred yesterday at 1:0011. the wedding of their daughter Mis Elsie Capen, and Mr. Guy H. Wiles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Wiles, in the presence only of tiie members of the contracting parties. The young couple departed immediately for Omaha where they will visit the Fall Festival for a short time and then visit at Lincoln with relatives. but further they have kept their movements from their friends and relatives. They will be away for a short time 011 their wedding trip. Both young people were born and grew to man and womanhood's estate in the immediate neighborhood, and have a- host of friends who wish them much happiness and prosper ity. They are both of our best young people, and enjoy tho respect and honor of their entire circle of acquaintances. Rev. E. H. Pontias, pastor of the United Brethren church of which both parties are members officiated at the wedding. CALLED BY DISTRICT BOARD. Edward Lewis,- wlm was one of the boys called for examination for the first draft, and who had filed exemption claims, was called to ap pear before the District Board this morning. Mr. Lewis departed this morning as soon as he received the word, for Lincoln, going via Pacific Junction, then from there via the Rock Island which puts him into Lincoln a little after two o'clock. EURIED TODAY AT OAK HILL. This morning at his late home south of the city occurred the fun eral of the late Benjamin G. Decker, who for more than sixty years had made his home in and near this city. Mr. Decker was a member of the First Nebraska Infantry, in the civil war, and made an excellent soldier, and has since been a member of the G. A. R. post of this city. The fun eral was held at ten b'clock this morning and the burial made at Oak Hill cemetery west of the city. Rev. T. A. Truscott of the Methodist church of this city officiating. LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM BOYS AT FUNSTON Some few days ago the enterpris ing drug firm of Weyrich & Hati raba called on the Journal and ord ered a copy of the Daily Journal sent to W. R. Holly, at Camp Funb ton. af which time the Journal vol unteered to send four or five copies in the same wrapper to be distribut ed among the other boys from old Cass, free of charge. Now, that thirty-seven' more of our boys have been called to Camp Funston, we are adding three or four more copies to the H0II3 package, so that all he boys may be able to know what is going on at the old home In response to this action Messrs. Wey rich & Hadraba are in receipt of the following letter signed by members of the company, showing how the boys appreciate this lutle favor ex tended them: Camp Funston. Kas., Sept. 28. Messrs. Weyrich & Hadraba; Plattsmouth, Nebr., Gentlemen: Your esteemed favor of the 26th inst., in which you state that you have subscribed for the Plattsmouth Daily Journal to be sent to the undersigned, the boys from Plattsmouth in the National Army of the United States encamped at Fuiton, Kas.. for an extended per iod, was received at camp with a shout of combined joy and thanks to the generosity of a public spirited business house. We note too that Mr. Bates of the Journal has arrang ed to send extra copies of the paper rent to camp for distribution. To him also we extend our most grate ful appreciation. The coining of the Journal sends a thrill through the whole Platts mouth sector and believe us that rows from home is like the dessert after mess. Yoa have our whole .souIcd per mission to make public these sincere thanks so that THE PEOPLE MAT KNOW. We subscribe ourselves, thankfully yours. The Plattsmouth Contingent. W. R. Hollv. Robert B. Will. Ann'l J. Hild. Albert Godwin. G. W. Forbes. Fred Newman. Joseph V. Stanek. James Biggs. James J. MeLemon Bernard Rakow. F. H. Rutherford. Dan Mahan. Wm. Garrison. Harold B. Bryan. Wm. Lee Stewart. Clarence E. King. Elic C. Monger. Walter Salberg. Floyd E. Morgan. C. R. Dalton. Sam S. Rhotten. Karl Merritt. Oswald T. Miller. Edward. F. Marier Leo II. Tighe. C. W. Everett. Wm. Wulf. The Journal is now mailing daily about twenty to thirty copies of the paper to our boys at the various i camps. Some go direct to the indi viduals while others are going in packages to be distirbuted among the boys so that all may get one. even though it be second-handed. We want all the boys to get one read, and onlyregret that we do not fel able to mail one to each of them. MAKING HAY WHILE . THE SUN SHINES While this summer the waters of the Missouri river came up on the farm of Mr. Thomas B. Stokes, stay ing there until so late that he could not get a crop of corn in. Nature was very kind to him, and there sprang up a luxurient crop of grass which lias made good hay. From this Mr. Stokes in just about com pleting the harvesting of about thir- ty-five tons, for which he is finding a ready market at ten dollars per. Now nature has been more kind. that it looked like she would when the raging waters of the 'Big Muddy was tearing through his lands, dur ing the early summer. LOSES MANY CHICKENS. Last Sunday Mrs. McCool went to Omaha to visit with her son, and returned last evening, to find that about forty-five of her flock of chickens were missing, a scarce half dozen remaining. Mr. McCool had worked hard to raise these fowls, thinking there would be enough in them to enable her to buy her wint er's coal. Mr. Patrage had fed them, and closed the coop at night after they ' had gon to roost, but notwithstanding this some one had gotten the chickens and made their getaway. - - " LAST NIGHT'S SPECIAL. With seven coaches last evening, their capacity was taxed to the ut most to carry the eager throngs who were at the Burlington station, to go to Omaha to see the Electric Pa rade. The seats were filled, the isles packed, the platforms crowded and others hanging on the steps as the train pulled out. They surely were a happy throng as they proceeded to the celebration of Ak-Sar-Ben. ATTENDING THE AK-SAR-BEN TODAY. Many people were going to Omaha this morning to attend the Carnival which is the leading feature of Oma ha life this week, and which at tracting state wide attention. Not withstanding the immense throngs which attended yesterday and last night this morning, a large number were going from this place. Among those to go this morning were: W. F. Davis and family, Mrs. Andy Sny der and son Dean, C. J. Vorndan, Mrs. Edward Ripple, Henry Kauf man, Fred Geis and wife, and daugh er. Estella, E. M. Geis and wife. Jacob Tritsch and wife, Mrs. Frank Sabatka and daughters, Julia a.nd Bessie. Mrs. E. M. Buttery and son Joe. Mrs. John Thompson. Mrs. John Wiles and daughter. Edna, L. G. Larson, Mrs. P. E. Ruffner. Henry HUbert, J. W. Lowther. C. N. Cline. Mrs. M. M. Beal, George J. Klinger, Grant and Schuyler Hackenberg, Robert Black, C. L. Pitman. Joseph Fetzer, Mrs. Joseph Uiber, Mrs. Thomas Swoboda. Carl Hofacker. Adolph Wesh. Mrs. W. Wasle and son Russell. 11. B. Windham and Olive Gass. FLAG RAISING AT HIGH SCHOOL Today the flag raising was in the hands of the Junior class, and at this occasion. Mr. W. A. Robertson made the address, in which he spoke to the young people admonishing them to put forth all effort possible to fit themselves to do the best work they possibly can in order that they might be patriotic, as well as use ful to themselves iu following the various walks of life that may be come their lot in later years. The occasion of the flag raising, as the one before it. was one filled with a large volume of patriotic enthusi asm. Led by Professor Sparta, the students sang a number of patriotic songs, which were, an inspiration to all who heard them. FRANK A. CL0IDT DISCHARGED On September 30th the roster sent out by the District Exemption Board contained the name of Frank A. Cloidt. of this city, as one of the men certified to serve in the new na tional army, and he was included in the roll call on Tuesday of this week, but on that day there ap peared on the desk of the county clerk, from what source unknown, a discharge for Mr. Cloidt. signed by the District Exemption board. Mr. Libershal accordingly took his name off the list of certified men. James Terry berry, from south of Louisville, was a visitor in the city this morning, transacting business with our merchants. Every Checking Depositor is Interested in the new Federal Reserve Banking System es tablished by the United States Government, of which we are members, because it makes the banking business of the country safer and sounder than ever before. Also because it makes your checks drawn on us more acceptable in distant points and enables us to collect your out-of-town checks without any cost to you. depositing your money with us. FIRST HATIOttAL BANK 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917 subscriptions now open FUNERAL SERVGIES OF THE LATE A. ANDERSON The funeral services of the late August Anderson was held at his late residence yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The services were in charge of Rev. T. A. Truscott. pastor of the M. E. church of this city and the members of the A. O. U. W. lodge, and was largely attended by neigh bors and friends of the family. Rev. Truscott spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives and mem bers of the M. E. choir sang favorite hymns. At the close of the service at the residence the funeral cortege wended its way to Oak Hill ceme tery where interment was made. The pall bearers were Messrs. J. Hall strom, C. A. Johnson. A. J. Johnson, A. Peistrip. B. Crist, G. Roman. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to take this method of expressing our most sincere thanks to the neighbors and friends and members of the A. O. U. W. lodge. Rev. T. A. Truscott and the mem bers of the M. E. choir for their kindly assistance and word of sym pathy during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. We, also, wish to thank you for the beautiful floral tributes. MRS. AUGUST ANDERSON. MR. AND M RS. EARL SHELLEY. MRS. C. LUNDGREN. VISITOR IN PLATTSMOUTH N. ( Abbott, superintendent of the Institute for the Blind of the State of Nebraska, located at Ne braska City, was in the city for a short time today, coming up to take dinner with Earle Travis and wife, and ..was accompanied by Mrs. Ab bott and little daughter, Anuabelle. They spent a few hours with friends in the city and departed this after noon for their home. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN REGULAR SESSION Henry Snoke, of Eagle. C. E. Heebner, of Nehawka and J. A. J'itz. of Plattsmouth. the county conimissioners for Cass county, are in session at the court house, look ing after the affairs of the county. they having arrived last evening. VISITING WITH FRIENDS HERE. John Schaefer and a son and daughter of Creighton, came down yesterda.y for a visit with friends and relatives here. It will be re membered that Mr. Schaefer lived in this neighborhood for a long time and was one of our most substantial farmers. Mr. Schaefer is making a success in the north portion of the state and this fact is good news to the many friends which he has in this portion of the state. 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Mr. and Mrs. John Fight will cele brate their Golden Wedding anni versary on Saturday, Otcober sixth. All friends are cordially invited to call at their home on Pearl Street, between the hours of 2 and 10 p. m. No gifts accepted. 9-26-d&w You can secure this protec tion and these, facilities by opening a bank account and N 3
