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Nebraska o-ie Aii X cal Society .'t . . ' 4 'w 0 No. 80. VOL. XXXVL ' PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1919. So a be rrfRv ff a, a. NEHAWKA ! AFTER ELEC TRIC LIGHTS COMMERCIAL CLUB AND CITI ZENS ATTENDED A ROUS ING MEETING. WANT THE SERVICE EXTENDED James Kuykendall, Superintendent of Gas and Electric Company of This Place Was Present Frnm Thursday's Daily The enterprising citizens of N"e hawka, although the village is not even incorporated, are alive, to the interests of their town and sur rounding country. It is this interest and progressiver.ess that caused them to hold a mass convention and joint meeting with the commercial club, of which the town boasts, last even ing to discuss the proposition of se curing electric light?. The meeting was attended by Mr. James Kuykendall, Superintendent of the Nebraska Gas & Electric comparfy. who made a talk to the gathering, explaining to the almost two hundred citizens of Xehawka ami funrurs from the adjacent ter ritory fomething cf what would be rerjiiiryd to secure an extension of the company's lead lines to provide them with Juice. It is the desire to extend the service lines of this company to Xehawka for the purpose of furnish ing light to the city, as well as power to some plants and lights and power to the farmers surrounding the city. The principal consumer of power would be the stone quarries near the town which would be glad to use electric power for operating their machinery. Committees were named for the purpose of perfecting plans and get ting the proposition in concrete form for submission to the community in general before a contract shall be concluded with the plant here for furnishing them with the juice, for which there seems to be so great a demand. There will be another meeting held in the near future, at which further steps will be taken to secure the F'.rvice talked of last e vening. AILED TO B OF SISTER-IN-LAW Dr R. P. Westover Leaves for Chad ron, when Word Comes of the Ladv's Death Today. From Thursday's I.iily. Dr. R. I. Westover departed this morning for Chadron. Nebraska, in response to messages from there tell ing of the serious sickness of his brother's wife, and ere he had got ten far on his way another message came telling of the lady's death at an early hour today. The deceased wcnian. Mrs. F. L. Westover. leaves a husband and three children. As the doctor's mother, Mrs. W. II. West over, also of Chadron. recently suf fered a stroke of paralysis and is well advanced in years, Mr. West ever will continue his stay there un- til after the funeral of his sister-in iaw. and also pay his mother a visit. LAID TO REST TODAY. Little Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Moore Who Died Yesterday Morning, Buried This Afternoon From Thursday s Daily. This afternoon at the home ofhe parents occurred the funeral of little Una Mae. the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Moore, who died yesterday morning, and was conducted by the Rev. A. V. Hunter, of the Methodit church, the interment being made at Oak Hill cemetery west of the city. As thov had loved and nourished the little one during her life, with j Nelson Jean or Grandma Jean is en tender hands, they laid the little joying very good health, with the form at rest in the Oak Hill cerae- exception of a slight cold at this tery. where she will await the time. clarion notes - of the awakening . Angel at the resurrection. Flags at the Journal OtRzt. - .r - - IS BACK FROM THE FORD AUTO SCHOOL AT DETROIT From Frlrtay'n !"ally. A. I. Bakkc, who ha3,been at De- I troit, for some seven weeks past. where He lias been receiving ad vanced instruction in a school which has been conducted by the Ford Motor company for the more thor ough instruction of people who are employed in the dilYerent branches of the Ford territory. The T. II. Pollock Auto company was indeed fortunate in securing one of the places alloted to this territory for one of its employes. Mr. Rakke in returning:, conies back more efficient than when going to the school, and better able to care for the work which shall come to this place. PROVES HIMSELF A GOOD WOODWORKER John M. Leyda Capable of Wielding the Plane and Saw as Well as Trying Law Cases. Frm Thursday's .Daily. We inspected a piece of workman ship today in the line- of cabinet making that is a product of the handicraft of Attorney John M. Ley da during a part of his spare hours. It is a masterpiece within itself and there is no mistaking the fact. After having spent the business hours of the day in his office chasing down errors in titles and perfecting abstracts. Mr. Leyda considers it a matter of recreation to build type writer desks and fancy waste baskets in the workshop which he main tains in the basement of his home. Ip the case cited, he has built a typewriter desk the like of which can not be purchased on the market. It is different from others in that is is just the right height to suit Mr. Leyda. It i3 constructed of oak, he having prepared the material out of the rough and in many cases had to build up the lumber. The ease with which the drawers slide back and forth is a revelation as compared with the kintf one is able to purchase on the market. The desk is the result of much work and no small cost, but it is worth it all and more besides. ARE MOVING TO THE WEST PART OF STATE Earl V. Cole and Wife Will Make Their Home Near Brule, Neb., where They Have Land From Friday's Daily. This morning Miss Opal Cole brot Mrs. Earl V. Cole and little daugh ter to the early Burlington train, so that they might take their de parture for their new home in the western part of the state. They went only as far as Omaha this morning, but from there they will depart soon for Brule, near where they will live. Mr. Cole departed a few days ago with the cars containing their house hold effects, farming implements and live stock and has gotten things in readiness for the reception of his wife and daughter when they shall arrive. Mr. Cole has owned the land upon which they will make their home for some time and has had it under cul tivation each year, thus proving its worth as farming land before he de- cide(1 to remove to that section of I the country Many friends in this community unite in wishing Mr. and, Mrs. Cole unstinted success in their new home. WILL VISIT AGED MOTHER. om Thursday's Daily. On an early train this morning, Charles L. Jean departd for Omaha, and was accompanied by his daugh ter Mrs. Edward Spangler, they go ing to visit at the home of Mrs. W. R. Murray and especially to pay a visit to Mrs. Nelson Jean, the moth er of Mr. C. L. Jean and grand mother of Mrs. Spangler, and who is soon to be 94 years of age. Mrs. A QUICK TRIP OVERSEAS TO CIVIL STATUS SERGEANT FRED RUTHERFORD, NOW DISCHARGED, WAS IN EUROPE 2 WEEKS AGO LEFT NEARLY TV0 YEARS AGO To Serve in Uncle Sam's Big Army Went Across Last September After Long Training. Frnm Thursday's Pally. This morning there stepped from the forenoon Burlington train a strapping big soldier, and as he came up the platform he was recognized as Sergeant Fred II. Rutherford, who but a little over two weeks ago was in a U. S. army camp in France. Sergeant Rutherford was discharg ed at Camp Dodge, Iowa, yesterday and lost no time in getting to his home here, which is about the best place on earth, and especially to a soldier who has been away from it for nearly two years. It was along in the summer of 1917. when Fred departed, first go ing to Camp Funston. where he was in training for some time, and later was transferred to Camp Pike, where he was made Sergeant, and later from there he went to Camp Dix. and after a stay of two months, was sent over, and has, since last September, been stationed in France. He ar rived in this country on March 12th, just one week ago yesterday and to c'ay eight days later is at home, looking line as a result of his ex perience in the. army. A great, big, manly man coming home to bring joy to the parents, whose hearts were rent sore by his departure many months since. He is looking first rate and says he has seen some things, but never wants to see an other war. SURPRISED ON BIRTHDAY From Thursday's Daily. Last Tuesday at the home of Fred Baker, near Rock Bluffs, was given a surprise -on Master Fred Baker, in commemoration of his birthday. A number of his young friends gather ed for the purpose of celebrating the event and giving him a good time, which they certainly did. The surprfse was complete and the good time that followed was made up of games, music and singing and was crowned by a delightful luncheon at a late hour, when all departed, ex tending their best wishes and the hope that Fred might enjoy many more equally such happy events. Those present to contribute to the delightful and enjoyable occasion were Fred Baker, the guest of honor, Tose Baker, Goldie Ford, Mary Wil son, Rodney Rainey, Stazie Warga, Georgie Hull. Josephine Warga, Glen Fitchhorn, John Warga, Vern Hen dricks, Wayne Wilson, Levi Wilson. Albert Warga, Harry Rainey, Gil bert Hull and James Gouchenour. HAS BEEN TRENSFERREO TO OTTUMWA POSITION From Friday's Daily. Fred P. Hesse who has been the chief clerk at Galesburg. for the Burlington in their supply depart ment, for some time past has been, promoted to the system's store house at Ottumwa, Iowa, and has gone to that place and is in charge of the work which he has been assigned to. His mother Mrs. Fred M. Hesse, is visiting here at this time, while their household effects are being shipped from Galesburg, 111., to Ot tumwa, Iowa, in order that they may get to keeping house again. Fred P. Hesse who started as one of the employes at the store house in this city, has climbed up round by round, until he is occupying a very desirable and lucrative position with the Burlington, and has prom ise of better things yet to come. "Happy School Days" a beautiful graduation present for the class of 1919. . You will find a beautiful line at the Journal office. MRS. MARY EVERS IS. RE PORTED ASS0ME BETTER From Friday's nails'. The condition of Mrs. Mary Evers who is sick at the Jennie Edniundson hospital at Council Bluffs, and whose condition was so serious, is now reported as being some improv ed. Mrs. F.vers wiw very sick, even so critical, that her recovery was being dispaired . of. tmt with the change for the better, hope of her recovery is reviving, and while she is still very serious, with each day it is trusted she will show some im provement. RETURNS HOME FROM LIFE IN THE ARMY Carl Eroege Returns an Expert Mo tor Truck Mechanic and a Fin ished Mechanic as Well From Thursday' Dai,s. This morning Carl Droege. who has been at the training station of the United States army, at Ft. Bliss, Texas, where he liar, been serving with the Motor Truck corps since last summer, arrived home, having been discharged there on the 18th. During the time that Carl was in the service, he was pretty anxious to get across the "big pond"' and at one time consented to being transferred to a position in the blacksmithing department in order to expedite the time of his sailing. Having had con siderable experience in the black smithing line lie was given the white tag within a few hours after he be gan work, which signified that he was in readiness for foreign ser vice. But just then serious obstaclvs came forth, and he was unable to pass the physical examination, being cent to the hospital for two opera tions. While recATing from these operations, he was taken with pneu monia, and was in a very critical condition for some time. He was in bed for seven weeks battling for his life, and when he recovered suffici ently for service again, the armistice had been signed and there was noth ing left for him to do but to return home, which he did. arriving today to gladden the heart of his dear olfl mother, who has been longing for this day. In facjt, ever since the ycung man enlisted, her heart and soul has been with him. In offering his service. Mr. Droege went into the army more or loss pro ficient as a machinist and a thorough gas engine man. and the result of his months of service has been simp ly to broaden his experience along the same line and ho returns an ex pert motor truck and auto mechanic and a capable machinist. Carl returns home hale and hearty and never felt better in" hws life. which is indeed very pleasing to his many menus. REX MAJORS RE TURNS FROM FRANCE After a Six Months' Sojourn Over Seas Is Visiting Mother at Pacific Junction How. From Friday's Pall. After having spent sonre six monts in sunny (?) France, Rex Majors returned home a few day's ago and is visiting at the home of hi3 mother, Mrs. John Bower, who lives on a farm near Pacific Junc tion. Rex was located for a long time at Camp Pike. Arkansas, and from there was sent to Camp Dix. N. J., going overseas last September and remaining until the fore part of the present month, when he arrived in America, and after being detained in an eastern camp some little time, he arrived in Camp Dodge, Iowa, last week, and was discharged there last Monday, arriving home on Tuesday evening. After a visit with his moth er, he will return to this city. FARM INSURANCE. Now is the time of the year when one should have, their Live Stock and Buildings protected against loss by fire, lightning and tornado. ' I write for the Farmers Mutual Insurance Co., of Lincoln, the -old est, strongest and most satisfactory Farm Insurance Co., in Nebraska. Do iot neglect this. W. T. Richard son, Mynard. Phone 2411. MAJOR LIKES Iff TITLE OF 0T0 ALBERT FRICKE READY TO RE LINQUISH WAR-TIME HON ORS COMING HOME JUST BACK FROM OVERSEAS And Will Leave New York for Home Today After Short Visit Will Again Resume Practice From Friday's Dally. A night letter from Dr. Albert Fricke, who attained, the rank of Major in the Medical department of the U. S. Army, but who says he is just plain Dr. Fricke, if you please, tells of his having arrived from over seas and being discharged from the service and says he will leave New York today enroute for his home in this crty. Mr. Fricke arrived in New York from overseas about a week ago. His experience in Europe is rich with incidents of army life and the prac tice of medicine and surgery as it exists in France and in fact all over the continent at the present time. There is a trait of democracy in our gallant young townsman, who discards the army title promptly for the simpler one of "Doctor." Upon his return to civil life he will again take up his chosen profession as a worker for the "relief of the suffer ing and afflicted populace of our own fair land. We like this display of American ideals and congratulate the holder of such exalted princi ples. . Dr. Fricke telephoned from New York to his sister, Mrs. Harris, in Omaha, but on account of the fail ure to establish a good communica tion, all she could grasp of his con versation were the words. "I am coming home." WILL HAVE HISTORY OF RAINBOW DIVISIOII Will Hoffman, a Member, and Eddie Steinhauer Compile History of the Glenwood. Company . From Friday's Daily. Will Hoffman, who some time ago returned from the western front in France, where, as a member of the Glenwood company of the Rainbow Division, he saw much fighting and was himself wounded in action, in conjunction with Eddie Steinhauer, has compiled a history of the Rain bow division, and especially of the Glenwood company, which is now in the hands of the printer. Mr. Hoff man was discharged some time ago and returned to his home here. The Rainbow division, with the exception of those who were wounded, is still on duty with the army of occupation. but is expected to sail for home early in April. Eddie Steinhauer departed this morning for Glenwood, wnere tney are having their book published, to make " some arrangements for cuts arvl pictures of the boys which will be contained within its pages. The project is one of merit and will afford an accurate history of the organization which will be kept for vears bv the members of the company a.nd their friends. IS CARING FOR HER FRIENDS From Friday's Dally. Last evening Mrs. Marie Schreier, of Amazonia, Mo., arrived here and is staying t the home of Miss Ma rie E. Kaufmann andi mother, being a particular friend of the Kaufmann family, and having come from the same place in Switzerland as did Mrs. Kaufmann. She will remain and assist in the care of Mrs. Kauf mann during her sickness. Durin all the years of her life, this is the first time Mrs. Kaufmann has found it necessary to be treated by a phy sician. While'very sick, she is get ting along as well as could be ex- Dected and is receiving -the most careful and painstaking attention. R BEST CASS COUNTY PIONEER IS CALLED HOME MRS. W. D. HILL, FORMERLY OP SOUTH BEND DIES AT THE HOME OF DAUGHTER BURIED NEAR OLD HOMESTEAD Came to Cass County Over Half Cen tury Ago Now Rests Beside Husband at South Bend From Friday's Dally. Nancy Jane Wei born was born in Todd county, Kentucky. April 30. 1840, and died at Davenport, Iowa, March 14. 1919, aged 78 years. 10 months and 14 days. When 12 years old she moved with her parents to Schuyler county, Mo., where she lived until 1865. They then moved to a farm near the town of Louisville, where she was married May 10, 1S68, to William D. Hill. They went to house keeping on the Hill homestead near South P.end, living there until his death on December 13. 1915. Since then she has made her home with her daughter. Mrs. J. C. Kline, living in Fairbury, Nebraska, about a year and a half and then moving with them to Davenport, Iowa, in Septem ber, 1917, where she remained until her death. She had suffered a great deal with chronic gastritis and her weakened condition caused her to fall Novem ber 29th, dislocating her hip. She was never able to walk afterward, owing to her weak condition and advanced years. Mrs. Hill was the mother of eight children, three of whom died in in fancy and Minnie Thorp, a fourth, in 1912. Those surviving her are Frank Hill, of Omaha; Eunice Kline, of Davenport, Iowa; Jesse J. Hill, of Fort Morgan, Colorado and Charles, of Lincoln, Nebraska. Three brothers and eight grand children also survive her. namely: John Welborn. of Indianola. Nebras ka; Frank Welborn, of Kline, Colo rado and Taylor Welborn. of Seat tle, Washington; Violet. Ruth and Florence Thorp; Alvin and Lynn Hill; Hazel and Evalyne Kline. Funeral services were held at the old home near South Bend Sunday, March 16th. and interment was made in the family cemetery. FARM FOR SALE. The E. R. Todd Homestead 80 acre improved farm, 3 miles west of Plattsmouth. now owned by Russel Todd. Price $250.00 per acre. T. H. ronocK, naiismouin. Subscribe for the Journal. A SmVKX MESSAGE 1 1 To New O those who have recently moved in to this community the officers of this institution extends a hearty welcome. If we can be of any assistance to you either as bank ers or as neighbors we want you to call on us. . -Please keep in mind that you are always welcome to use our banking room as a place to meet friends or transact business of any kind. We believe you will find that this same spirit of neighborliness exists in all our public Institutions. Come iu at your convenience and get acquainted. First NatioiYa.1 Bank Plattsmouth, Nebraska. HAS SOME TWO HUNDRED ACRES OF WINTER WHEAT From Friday's Dally. Joseph J. Johnson is endeavoring to assist in every way possible in the feeding of the people of the world. He has in for the coming harvest 200 acres of wheat, which he will use for that purpose. Last fall be was' not permitted to complete his seeding of winter wheat by the ad verse weather, the rains interfering and this. spring, he began where he had left off and sowed spring wheat in the remainder of the pieces at home. Yesterday he fowed about eleven acres to spring wheat to com plete the fields. Mr. Johnson says with his flock of sheep now on hi home place, there are some thirty five to forty spring lambs skipping and Jumping. RETURNED FROM THE EAST. From Friday's Dally. Last evening Mrs. C. A. Marshall who has been visiting in California. Pennsylvania, for the past two months, called there by the very ser ious, illness of the daughter Mrs. J. W. Bull, formerly Gladys Marshall, and being accompanied by Dr. Mar shall. After the turn for the better of his daughter. Dr. Marshall re turned home and the. mother re mained until the daughter should be up again. After the recovery cf the daughter, the grand daughter was stricken with the disease, and Mrs. Marshall remained until her restoration to health, and returned ! home yesterday. MRS. CLAUS BOETEL, SR. IS REPORTED VERY SICK From Friday's Daily. Mrs. Claus Boetel, Sr.. who has been, so very sick at her home in this city for some time. i continuing in the same poor condition of health and each day she grows a little weak er as a result of her prolonged ill ness: It was hoped that with the coming of spring-like weather she might rally somewhat but Just now her condition is very poorly and her suffering is intense. Everything possible is being done to ease her dis tressful condition and the chances of recovery are not nearly so good as it was hoped they might be. HOUSES ARE SCARCE Certainly no finer, testimonial "Growing Plattsmouth" could of be cited than the fact that houses are as scarce here a3 the proverbial hen's teeth. And. incidentally, no greater assistance could be rendered this spirit of growth than by build ing more residence properties and thus continuing to induce people to locate in our midst. A dozen more good homes could be rented within a few days if they were available. The Journal editor believes the pres ent year can be made one of un precedented expansion and growth for this city, if everyone will get behind the ball and keep it rolling. Residents! 1-Hti