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urn VOL. XXXVI. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 1918. No. 34. I QUOTA 0, BOWIE THE FOLLOWING CASS COUNTY BOYS WILL SOON DEPART FOR CAMP BOWIE, TEXAS. LARGE NUMBER FROM CASS The Number Called Fcr This Time Well Scattered Over the Entire County. From Friilay's Daily. The fifty-ont' which were to have gone to Camp Funston. but were withheld on account of the pre vailing epidemic, of Spanish Influ enza are included in the call which is to fro forward at the next time. This quota which numbers 7S, is almost as large as the quota which was called the first, and which re quired nearly a year to fill, owing to the construction cf cantonments. Now the government is in position to care fcr the men more rapidly and also to make soldiers of them more rapidly, as well as give them better and more intensive training at the same time. The men called for this time are to jio forward between October 21st and October 25th. Orders for the entrainment of the boys has not as yc-t been received, though the lists are complete and ready when the order come. to en train them. The following is a list of the men with their addresses: Clark L. Adkins, Avoca. Wm. S. Hardaway. Wabash. Ivan L. Thomas, Fremont. Lee Riggs, J'lattsmouth. Mack Riggs, PlaUsnioutb.,.,. - -... Merl V. Long. Elmwood. Jesse J. Cole, North Platte. Floyd B. Haywaril, Kirksville, Mo. (Jlen L. Whiteman. Nehawka. A. 1. Fitzgerald. Weeping Water. L. A. Christensen. Weeping Water. Anthony V. Ivaynack. Elmwood. Hay Wallace Borden, Greenwood. Leighton O. Gordon. Greenwood. Joseph A. Taylor, Alvo. John Jorgensen. Avoca. Louis L. Hite. Murdock. Wm. L. Brown. Elmwood. Wm. Oscar Baker. Avoca. Merton G. Smith. Weeping Water. Wm. l'ohlman. Omaha. F. J. Domingo. Weeping Watr. John E. Frady, Piattsmouth. Clay Helms. Greenwood. Peter II. Miller, Weeping Water. Earnest Smith. Piattsmouth. Thomas F. Rryan. Mauley. John Z. Ilingst. Grant. Charles II. Leach, Union. Ilennings P. Johnson, Ne!iawl:a. John W. Rodgers. Cedar Creek. Albert W. Oehlerking. Elmwood. Wm. It. Winn. Elmwood. Peter It. Jorgensen, Avoca. Harry E. Colbert. Weeping Water. Wm. M. Mead, Union. Charles D. Lynch, Piattsmouth. Hugh L. Stander. Piattsmouth. Frank W. Herger, Cedar Creek. Henry L. Leiner. Piattsmouth. Merton G. Welch, Gretna. Fred C. Thimgan. South Bend. Lorenzo D. Larson, Greenwood. Walter J. Deitrich, Louisville. Jesse M. Ronne, Weeping Water. Marcus A. Dwinell. Verdigre. Earl E. Timm, Murdock. August. Grauf. Piattsmouth. Otto E. Meyers. Elmwood. Robert Swaker, University Place. Fred A. Stock, Murdock. Earnest H. Graham. Louisville. Fred E. Riechman, Murdock. Wallace A. Tarns, Omaha. Robert E. Jordan, Piattsmouth. Roy F. Reuse, Greenwood. , Lem Hendricksen, Piattsmouth. William C. Lynch. Piattsmouth. Geo. R. Shoemaker, Nehawka. Carl E. Egenberger, Piattsmouth. Walter J. Reeder, Elmwood. BenJ. H. Squires, Wabash. James E. Deal, riattsmouth. Earl P. Hackenberg, Cedar Creek. Carl Kent. Union. Sherman Austin, Union. Earl Milton Long, Elmwood. : John T. Gillett, Elmwood. '. Harry II. Williams. Elmwood. Elbert E. Taylor, Alvo. LeRoy W. Haslam, Weeping Wat. Vance II. Bolem, Greenwood. Willie Graham, Louisville. Willie A. Backmeyer, Greenwood. John C Watson, Percival, Iowa. George R. Swartz, Elmwood. J. E. Ryan, Kansas City. DIES OF SPANISH INFLUENZA. From Friday's Dally. Last evening Rev. M. A. Shine departed for Cedar Bluffs, where he was caUed to attend the funeral of Rev. Joseph Stockinger, the presid ing priest at Colon, and who is to be buried at Cedar Bluffs. Father Stockinger had an attack of the Spanish Influenza, and while he was strong, combatted the disease for a time, but when the complication of pneumonia set, he succumbed. Fath er M. A. Shine will officiate at the celebration of the funeral rites. CLASSIFICATION OF AVOCA PRECINCT THIRTY-SIX BETWEEN AGES OF IS AND 36, LESS THAN AMOUNT ENLISTED. From Friilay's Pally. The Local Board yesterday classi fied Avoca Precinct, as to depend ency, and is not in the hands of the District Board for their action as to occupation. Avoca has in the ages ranging between 18 and 36 not heretofore classified 3K, but she has furnished more than that by enlist ment alone, before this, not includ ing the number of selectmen, which she furnished. The following ia the classification by the local board: Avoca Precinct. Arthur Lyman Wolph 1-a. Fred Francis Weber 1-a. Albert Joseph Shumaker 1-a. Tim Harry Peter 1-a. Julian Neumeister 3-b. Fred McGrady 4-a. Henry Meyers 2-a. George D. Maseman 2-a. George D. Martin 1-a. -.- Howard r Maple t-g. " Walter Daniel Lore 2-a. Henry Jorgensen 1-a. August L. Hunteman 4-a. Lester M. Hoback 4-a. Roy C. Harshman 1-a. William M. Gallnor 4-a. Herman F. Frendenberg 4-a. Frank L. Cottingham 1-a. Clarence B. Goodman 1-a. Claud M. Durham 1-a. William W .Click 4-a. Earnest R. Carroll 4-a. Gustin M. Borgeson 4-a. Fred E. Betts 4-a. John W. Betts 1-a. ' Herman F. Behrns 2-a. Lloyd E. Bates 4-a. John E. Baier 2-a. , John S. Adkins 4-a. August W. Langenberg 5-e. William N. McLenon Z-u. Charles E. Hoover 4-a. WILL ENDEAVOR 10 KEEP THE CITY SAFE THIS CITY VERY CLEAR OF SPANISH FLU, AND WILL EN DEAVOR TO KEEP SO. From Thursday's Daily. While there are probably a few cases, of Spanish Influenza, every precaution is being taken, in the line of quarantine, and the refusing of bodies of people to meet, where they are kept in close compact bod ies, the moving picture shows have been closed, the religious meetings deferred until such a time as there shall be less danger of contaigon. There is a move to hold the relig ious gatherings in the open, which would be safe as out of doors, there is only the slightest danger. Many complaints --as heard about the schools continuing, and it is not known as yet just what action will be taken in that direction. HAS BEEN SEEDING LAND TO WHEAT Fiom Thursday's Dally. C. L. Schaefer, who has been in the western portion of the state for the past three weeks, where he was seeding some of his land near Bar clay, to wheat, returned home this morning, having just put in forty five acres. He left there last night, and at the time of his departure he said it had rained for four hours hard, and everything was well soak ed. The wheat he says is looking fine. DEATH CLAIMS GLEN C. EDWARDS BRONCHIAL PNEUMONIA CLAIMS ONE OF PLATTSMOUTH'S FIN EST YOUNG MEN TODAY. FOUGHT A VALIANT FIGHT Only to Lose the Battle For Life, When All Had Been Done. From Friday's Daily. At ten minutes after two o'clock this afternoon, after fighting for his life, during the entire night and to day, the spirit of one of the finest young men of this city Glen Chesley Edwards, took its flight to the oth er world. Glen Edwards was just twenty-three years of age and had been employed with the Burlington, in the capacity of switchman, until about ten days since, where he was taken with acute Bronchial Pneu monia, and has since been connneu to his home. He has had the best of care and nursing, nut notwitnstanaing ine noble fight for life, and for the comradship of his family, of whom he was very fond, it was apparent manv hours Derore tnat nope or ins ife was ebbing. He leaves besides his wife and little son, William, four sisters, they being Mrs. John D. Mc- Bride. of Omaha, Mrs. J. H. Hagger ty of Colorado. Mrs. D. B. Prother of Iowa, and Mrs. C. O. Larson of Omaha. Mr. Edwards was born in this city and was 23 years of age May 3rd. No arrangements as yet for , the funeral, but announcement will be made later. BUY ANOTHER BOND AND BUY IT 1101 YOU WHO HAVE NOT YET MADE THE PURCHASE. GET AFTER IT AND DO IT NOW. Frorr. Thursday's Dally. Just because you are ' thinking that the war is nearing the close, is no reason why you should not take all the bonds, which possibly can handle. The punch, or the knockout blow quires much of a punch to it. you last boys are only too anxious to give it on their part, we should be more than willing to give it on our part Even in these last battles, there will be many of the boys lost, it cannot be otherwise, and will we try to save our dollars, while they are not under cover. Some will probably figure, they will whip the hun anyway, and withhold the last pur chase they had figured on making, this is a little cowardly don't you think so? Far better take an extra one, for the boys are still over there and fighting now, and if they should stop, it will cost a lot to bring them home, and pay the necessary ex penses. Better come across with another unit. It will not hurt, and it will help, and that materially. - HAS ENLISTED IN THE AVIATION From Thursday's Dally. Clarence Mason a few days since was in Omaha and there enlisted in the aviation department of the U. S. service, and yesterday tcok the ex amination before the local board here. Clarence is an excellent me cshanic and has had a large amount of experience with gas engines. FUNERAL OF ROBERT DENHAM. From Friday's Dally. The funeral of Robert Denham who died last Sunday was held Wed nesday morning at 10 o'clock from the' St. Theresa Cathedral and the remains were laid to rest in the Calvary cemetery. Robert Denham was a son-in-law of John Nashel of this city and a brother-in-law of Mrs. Ignac Straka and Mrs. Mickeal Robb, they all being present at the funeral, also John Nashel Jr., of Gregory, South, Dakota, and Mrs. Joseph Polak of Hartington, Nebr. RETURNS FROM VISIT IN WEST. From Friday's E-ally. Clyde Claus, who some months since departed for the west, where he visited in the southwestern por tion of this state, and in Kansas, later going to Laramie, Wyoming, where he visited with his aunt, re turning to his parents J. F. Claus home at South Omr.ha, where he visited for a short time, arrived in Piattsmouth this afternoon. Clyde says the west is in good condition with the exception that the livig is extremely high. BEN WINDHAM RE CEIVES PROMOTION AS A RESULT OF HARD AND PERSISTENT APPLICATION TO HIS STUDIES IS ADVANCED. From Saturday's Dally. A long letter from Ben Windham to his father, which he received yes terday tells of a promotion for this young man, and says that he has been advanced to the electrical de partment, by reason of hard study. The library on the ship provides courses of study, and he has taken up this work, with the result that he has made good progress and has been thus advanced. Mr. Windham's former experience has been a good help to him. He gives a very vivid description of the appearance of the ocean, which we copy an extract. "Last night, beautiful night I spent on the sea. It was blowing up a considerable amount of waves, and as they would break, a phosphor escent glow would appear on the water; you could see this glow as far as the eyes could reach; and in the wake of the ship, would be a great strip of-waiir-that looked like it was on fire, caused by the churn ing of the propeller. I assume it looked like the river styx, or what ever Dnates dividing river of fire was called; a great expanse of dark ness, broken only by thousands of spots and streaks of liquid fire. With fast blowing clouds from the stream or vapor arising from the "River of fire." The only thing that is lack ing is the ancient Ferryman, but a little imagination will do wonders in producing said boatman." GHARLES LAHODA MISSING IN FRANCE PLATTSMOUTH BOY MISSING IN BATTLE IN FRANCE, THIR TEENTH LAST MONTH. From Saturday's Daily. A telegram received from Wash ington tells of the missing of one I of the fighting boys of Piattsmouth, which occurred in France on Sep tember Thirteenth. Charles Lahoda departed from here during the sum mer, going to Camp Funston, but ennn fnnnd his wav to France, where he has been doing valiant fighting, having made the enemy pay the pen alty for the capture, which they have made of him. The message which was received by his mother reads as follows: Washington, D. C, Oct. 10th. Mrs. C. Lahoda, Piattsmouth, Nebr., Deeply regret to inform you that Private Charles C. Lahoda is offi cially reported as missing in action, since September Thirteenth. Will re port first information received. HARRIS. Acting The Adjutant General. What has become of this Piatts mouth boy, no one knows, whether he has been killed or captured, but the presumption is that he is a pris oner. FOR SALE. 50 yards of good grade Linoleum, good as new. One hot air furnace and pipes in good condition. One American Radiator Co. "Arco. hot water heating plant, size 4x28. Used one year, good as new. T. H. POLLOCK. Telephone No. 1. 12-3td2tw. A want ad will bring what you want THE WAY THE TANKS SEE IT A LETTER FROM A SOLDIER IN FRANCE TELLS OF THE VIC TORY OF AMERICANS IN FRANCE. LIKES THE WW THINGS GO Gives Description 0 The Country And How They Are Living There. From Friday's Daily. The following letter from Sgt. Frank York to his mother Mrs. O. L. York of this place shows with what hopes the soldiers of America, are going after the buns in France: A. P. O. France. Sept. 16. Dear Mother: Your letter of Aug. 20th at hand today. As you have seen by the headlines, the last couple of days, the boys have been having a little fun lately, and a mighty good job they have made of it, everybody are rejoicing over the great victory. I am almost tempted to go out and celebrate a little myself. Of course we were not a bit surprised, because we all knew that they could uo it. If there was any surprise party, it was the ones on the other side. Whether they have gotten their brains working enough to compre hend the joke or not Is more than I can tell. Anyway the square head will have something to think about for a while. Well about Cecil, I think the navy, is the best place for him to enlist in. He .will have it much easier than at the front with the Doughboys. The infantry is no place for a man that is not robust and strong. Most of my pals, who left Chicago when I did are in the ser vice. I had some experience in the naval training station and I would like to have j-ou impress the matter of discipline on his mind. The navy is more strict than the army, but as long as a man keeps his mouth shut and does what he is told to he will get along all right. The less he has to say the better he is off. things will seem a little queer and hard at first, but you will get used to them. A soldier or a sailor is required to do anything that is to be done, and one that slacks in any respect is not a soldier or sailor. There is no shirking at this time, we are win ning, but there can be no let up, the more all men do, the sooner we will have the kaiser's scalp, and we are anxious to get back to God's coun try. We are all working ever here. France is one big workhouse, but we are doing our work carefully. with no regard to hours, or anything else It is getting "most time here now for winter to come. I expect to be here most of the winter. Write often and tell me all the news. With much love to you mother and every lone else. SGT. FRANK YORK. Address Signals G. Tq. A. P. O. 706, A. E. F., France. LANDS ON THE SOIL OF FRANCE CAPTAIN G. H. GILMOUR LANDS SAFELY OVER SEAS AND NOTIFIES JOURNAL. I From Friday's Daily. This morning our Robert A. Bates received a card announcing the safe arrival of Captain Geo. II. Gilmour M. C. 809th Pioneer Infantry over seas, captain unmore nas not oeen away from his home town but a short time, first after having en- listed he was sent to Camp Dodge for a short time, and was' . 'then hastened to France, where he is now into the work, taking with .him: all of the years of experience 'which his varied practice has brought him. Captain Gilmore will make an ex cellent man-for the .purpose for which he has offered his service. Journal Want-Ads Fay I WITH BURLINGTON 22 YEARS. From Friday's Daily. J. W. Sk-ver, resigned his posi tion in the Burlington shop last night and will in a short time de part for the western portion of the state, where he will make li is home on the Holurege ranch, winch is few miles from Madrid, and will live with his son-in-law Frank Rennie, and family. Mr. Sievtr has been in the employ of the 'Burlington for the past twenty-two years and has lost but a very small percent of the time during the period. THEY THINK THE NORTHWEST GREAT JOHN M. VORNDRON AND JOHN J. CLOIDT THINK NORTHWEST WORTH THE PRICE. From Friday's Daily. Yesterday John M. Vorndron and John J. Cloidt, returned from a few lays in the northwest, where they have been to see the farm of Mr. Vorndron. and the country surround- ng it. Some four years since Mr. Vorndron bought the farm and at hat time, it was 11 miles from Crookston, he had not been there since, and the country had settled and has been fenced, it now takes 14 miles of travel to get there. Mr. Cloidt was greatly surprised at the things which grow there, potatoes lare as good FiZd goards. and of the best quality, while they have excellent corn, and the cattle and hogs which they raise there. In heir trip up the Crookston, they met seven cattle trains coming to Omaha, which is evidence of what that country is doing. HARY WARTHEN BREAKS ARM. From Thursday's Daily. Harry Warthen of Omaha arriv ed here this afternoon for a short visit at Ills home folks. Harry had an accident about a week since while working as a motornian on the Omaha street railway, and has not been able to work, and come home for a visit during the time. His arm is gett.'ng along as well as could be expected under the circumstances. MRS. WM. BELL VISITING HERE. Frrnn Fridny's Dally. Mrs. William Bell of Davenport, Iowa, arrived in this city this morn ing, for a visit at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. Wolforth. Mr. Bell will arrive in a short time, for a short visit also, and to return with Mrs. Bell. Raymond Bell a younger brother will depart in a few days to enter the training school at Ames, Iowa, as an enlisted member of the United States army. -3-- II II BANKING BY Uhl - Patrons and others who find it incon venient to call in person to deposit their funds can make their deposits by mail with absolute safety. We accept deposits from any part of the county, mail patrons receiving the same careful and prompt attention and the same degree of protection as do our local patrons. Deposits may be sent safely by check, draft or money-order. Currency may be also sent through the mails with safety if the later is registered. We solicit mail accounts, by large and small. First National Bank Piattsmouth. Nebraska mm Wm 8 ANOTHER PLATTS BOY MAKES 0000 WASHINGTON DISPATCHES SHOW THE COMMISSIONING OF EDMOND L. SPIES AS FIRST LIEUTENANT U. S. ARMY An Excellent Young; Man, Born In This City, Educated Here, Receives Recognition. From FrMay's Daiir. The morning dispatches show the receiving by KrtmonJ L. Spies of a commission of First Lieutenant, In the United States Army. Kdniond was born in this city and Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Spies dur ing his time in school, he worked with his father and became an effi cient cigar maker at which he has worked. Later after having finished school he went in to the Hurlington shops and became an excellent ma chinist and going to the west settled n Colorado, where he liked it on a ohemstead until he had proven up on it. Returning he purchased a home in this city, and then offered his services to his country, and was ac cepted, the family still remaining as citizens of this city. After enter ing the service he by unstinted ap plication, and hard work and study, has been given a commission as First Lieutenant. Mr. Spies is de serving of the recognition which come to him,eand we expect to see him merit and obtain still more. IS. JACK ELLEGE DIED YESTERDAY FUNERAL WILL BE AT COUNCIL BLUFFS FRIDAY. LEAVES TWO GIRLS AND ONE BOY. From Thursday' Dally. After a sickness extending over a number of weeks, with stomach trouble, Mrs. Jack Ellege died last evening at her home in Council Bluffs. The funeral will be held at one o'clock at the late heme in Council Bluffs and the burial be made at that place. On account of the prevailing epidemic, the body could not be brought to this place for burial, as was desired. Mrs. Cl lege leaves besides her husband, two daughters and one son. Mr. Ellege is a son of Mrs. J. B. Iligley of this city and a nephew of John and Mahlon Richardson, who live near the ferry. j i r" -,, 1