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on- ociety A rr mourn omnia 0 VOL. XXXVL PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1919. No. 99. Platte SERMON TO CLASS OF '19 OF THE P. K. S, ANNUAL BACCALAUREATE AD DRESS DELIVERED BY REV. McCLUSKEY. GOOD A N 0 TIMELY ADVICE1 To Class of Thirty-Five Graduates by Popular Plattsmouth Pas tor Last Evening. Last eveniJig at the Presbyterian church. Rev. II. G. McCluskey de livered the annual baccalaureate st-rinon to the class of thirty-five graduates of the Plattsmouth .High school. The church was filled wth relatives and friends of the young folks and Rev. McCluskey's sermon, given in its entirety below, was re- plete with good and timely advice ! to the class so soon to go into the world to fight life's stern battles. THE SERMON "Whosoever rtll be great among have been one or more additions to you. let him b jour minister; Aml;the membership. The climax being miwiever win oe i iuei unions juu, let him be your servant." Matt. 20 ti-. Scripture, I Cor. S:lS-27. We are born to conquer. "When God had created Adam and Eve, he "blessed them and said unto them. 'Be fruitful and multiply, and re plenish the earth and subdue it.' " i tion of the class, a banquet wa3 So that from the cradle to the grave, served by the wives of the members, life has become one continuous war-!aI1 sitting down to a moat abundant fare against a multitude of enemies.; . . . . . Shakespeare's character. Hamlet. I rt-Et- wh.ch was thoroughly en: realized this when he said. "Times joyed by everyone present, pre out of joint, oh cursed spite; The Journal congratulates the That I was eTer born to set them ' lodge upon Us spiendid record of ngni. Burn a Fpirn. uueni, is wrong, for one has the greatest op- jtortunity given him to win eternal honor and glory, in aiding to set things right In this world of ours.) As God's word tells us in Rev. 3:5, "He that overcoineth. the sam shall be clothed in white rair.men and I will blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess hi3 name before my Father, and be-, fore his angels." The war the world has just con-! eluded is but one of the many rapids The Funeral Of Frank Chechel Held in the stream of life through which From Late Home Yesterday the world mut go before it reaches Aft the great sea of Peace and Harmony. -mernoon. Had there been enough people in the world forty years before this,FroTn Patrrday'a Dally, war who had found the path to the Under the auspices of the Modern highest honor of life, they would Woodmen of America the funeral have been able to have served the .- of the late Frank checli-i world in such a capacity that there would have been no war. Germany wa h-ld irom the late horae ln thi had aspired to conquer the world. It city yesterday afternoon and the was their hope to be held in high interment made at the cemetery honor by all the world. They chose west of the citv Mr chechel had the wrong method and were in the city' his home for mor- class of thuse of whom Christ said, i ... . , "They that exalteth themselves shall , than thirty years and had a how of be abased." It was not by service friends. Many were the flowers to the world's people that they wish- the floral tribute from his friends ed world dominion; but by making and the memi,ers pf tne lodge who the world serve them, and holding . T. . ft the world in servitude. They failed officiated at his burial. There are left to recognize the bible and teaching to mourn his death, his wife .vlrs. of Christ as the authority on life Chechel, seven children, they being power. They called it effeminate. I Mrs Charles W. Kopp of Chicago. wnen .worganmau asnea a. general in the uerman army to nave me Turkish atrocities cease, the German general said, "This is not the day of mercy, but of the sword.' Wil liam said, "Wilson will bite gran He." but Wilson believed in Christ and the emperor is gnashing the granite. The emperor said to his men, "I will rule the world." but now they are seeking to be allowed a little portion of it to hang on to. They are a despised nation because they did not learn the lesson of greatness to be that of service! There are signs for future cata clysms of hate and intolerance, but they can be avoided if people will learn the greatness of service. They called Bismarck great, but his iron policy ruined his beloved father-1 land. They called esley a preach-! er. but his message of service saved j world's greatest nation. President Wilson has said, "The hope of America lies in her leaders of the future." And these leaders he has emphasized, must be educat ed in our high schools and colleges. It is the duty of the church to see that these leaders shall be taught what is the greatest asset of life and that service. The leaders of ancient Israel, when that nation was getting its start and made such a rapid rise In world power and influ ence, were men who believed in ser vice to others. Abraham. Jacob. Jo seph. Moses, Joshua. Gideon and David were all men of humble spirit, sympathetic hearts and lovers of justice to all. But when the king dom came under the leadership, of men like Solomon. Jereboam. Abi jam, Baasha. Omri, Ahab, Jehoram, Abaz and Jeboahaz, who refused to (Continued on I'ago 5.) EAGLES ADD TWO SCORE TO MEMBERSHIP LOCAL AERIE GROWING IN SIZE BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS HAVE MANY MEMBERS INITIATE CLASS THURSDAY EVE' Followed by a Banquet That Was Enjoyed by Members and Their Wives From Saturday'? laily. Last Thursday evening at their home in the Coates block, the Fra ternal order of Eagles held a regu lar meeting of the lodge, at which there were initiated into the mys teries of the order a class compris ing more than forty candidates. A large number of the members of the local lodge were present to partici pate In or view the work. The local aerie has been enjoying a very substantial growth and at every regular meeting of late there. reached with the class of Thursday night. The members are an enthu siastic bunch of boosters and never ceare working for the advancement of the ordor. After the initiation and instruc- growth and upon the excellence of character or the men it lias chosen to receive. into its ranks, WAS LAID TO REST IN OAK HILL CEMETERY ,.. strattn'n of Omaha. Frank and John Chechel of Ledger wood, South Dakota. Adolph' and Miss Helen Chechel and Mrs. Frank Rebal all of this city. WILL HAVE ELEC TRIC FARM LINE From Thursday's Dally The people of Union who have arranged for the building of an electric line from Murray, have been added to by the sale of stock to the farmers and people of Union to the extent of some $7,000.00. Some fifteen farmers between Mur- ray and Union are becoming: sub- scribers fcr service, as well as stock- holders in, the company organized. and will use the circuit for light ing, heating and power. The work on this new venture is to begin just as soon as the material for building the line can be secured. What is needed has already been ordered. and Mr. Kykendall of the Platts mouth Gas and Electric company. who is at the head of the proposi tion is looking for the material at any time. LOST. Lost between Alvo and South Bend soldier's army hat with scar let cord and one civilian Stetson style hat, color green, slightly soil ed; bought at Magees store in Liu coin. If found please call 1213, at Greenwood and reverse the call. MEMORIAL DAY FITTINGLY 0B - SERVED HERE MANY FROM OUT OF TOWN IN CITY OTHERS FROM HERE JOURNEY ELSEWHERE APPROPRIATE SERVICE IN P. M. At Parmele Theatre Ball Game 4 O'Clock Declamatory Con test in the Evening. at From Saturday'? Pally. The early trains from this city to Omaha yesterday morning were all crowded with passengers who went up to witness the reception accord ed the members of the S9th Division, "Nebraska's Own" enroute from New York to Camp Funston for discharge. The special trains bearing the sol dier contingents were late arriving in Omaha and instead of getting in early in the morning, the boys did not arrive until the middle of the forenoon. Hut when they came the waiting crowds made up for the do lay by extending to them a warm welcome, participated in by Platts mouth and Cass county people. While no one was allowed to go to the station when the trains be gan arriving the Misses Holly, by a clever ruse remained outride the fence and when the train arrived bearing their brother, SergeAt Wil liam R. Holly, they called through the fence to a soldier asking infor mation about their brother and tha gallant doughboy had him there in a very few moments. Their parents had gone out on the street and did not get to see him until after the parade had concluded its line cf march at the High school grounds at 20th and Dodge streets. Sergeant Holly had one hundred and fifty- three men in his detachment, who were under his direct command dur ing the parade. Later the special trains bore the soldiers to Lincoln, where they paraded, departing late last night for Camp Funston and soon will be back among us wearing civilian clothes. The Omaha cele bration was a most appropriate one for Memorial day and those from here who attended were well pleas ed at hoving gone. During the morning an equally large number of people from out of town arrived in the city to visit the graves of departed loved ones or at tend the services of the afternoon. SERVICES AT THE PARMELE Under the direction of the Grand Army of the Republic the excellent program that had been prepared was presented at the Parmele the atre at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The committee is deserving of con gratulation upon the excellent choice made in the arrangement of the pro gram and the procuring of speakers. The Plattsmouth Commercial ciu.i very generously provided the theatre for the occasion and for the declama tory contest in the evening without cost to the Grand Army organization and the Imperial Jazz orchestra un der the able direction of Myles Alt man furnished music for the occa sion which was greatly appreciated by those present. Mrs. Mae S. Mor gan directed the vocal end of the program. The song, "America" by the en tire audience, was the signal for the beginning of the services and in this everyone joined with a fervor that bespoke true and patriotic spirit. The stage setting at the theatre was very imposing, with the four rows of chairs containing the sol diers of '61-65. together with a few of those who fought in later wars. In the first row were 'Justus Lillie, Osreal Wolfe, W. H. Newell, W. H. Freese, Thomas Wiles, Jr., who wis also chairman. R. B. Windham. W. D. Foster, of Union. R. W. Hyers. of Lincoln, Wm. McCauley, Thomas W. Glenn, Columbus Neff, John Fight, Wm. Gilmour, Rev. M. A. Shine, Rev1 Levi W. Scott. Rev. H. G. Mc Cluskey, Mr. McGuire, of Omaha, who came down to speak on the newly organized American Legion, (Continued on page G) LAST DANCE OF SEASON A BIG SUCCESS ELKS HOLD FORTH IN POMP AND SPLENEOR UNTIL WEE HOURS OF MORNING A LUNCHEON WAS SERVED Followed by More Dancing Largest Crowd of Entile Season Was Present at Function. From Saturday's Daily. Thursday night at the club homo of Plattsmouth Lodge No. !9, P.. P. O. E., was given the last of a ser ies of 'popular weekly dances that have continued since the first of January. In point of attendance this last dance of the season was among the most successful of any that had pre ceded it and dancing fervor was at high tide. The Kroehler orchestra furnished the peppy music to which the mer ry crowd tripped the light fantastic until the midnight hour when ad journment was taken for an hour, during which time a luncheon, serv ed by niein host. Fred Wagner, was spread upon a long table on the cool upstairs porch leading from the ball room. Here more than a score and a -half couples sat down to rest and refresh themselves and after the eats had been dispensed with, pleasing repartee formed the nucle ous around which was woven an other half hour's enjoyment. Judge James T. Eegley responded to the principal toast, "Eleven O'clock" in which he recited "Why is an Elk?" in a most able manner. Judge Beg ley laid especial emphasis on the spirit of brotherhood fostered by the order of Elks and the reverence for the flag of our country, pausing to pay Memorial day tribute to Matt Jirousek and Henry Hirz, the two young men of the order for whom gold stars have replaced blue ones in the Plattsmouth lodge's service flag. His excellent address was very well received and was fittingly pre luded by witticisms and anecdotes that provoked laughter on every hand. At one o'clock dancing was re sumed and continued for another two hours before the crowd was will ing to admit they had had enough. MATTHEW HEROLD IS HOME FROM FRANCE Arrived Home Yesterday From Over seas, Having Been Away Two Years. From Saturday's Daily. Lieutenant Matthew Herold ar rived home from overseas yester day, after having been in France for nearly two years, going as a private and returning as a lieuten ant, having earned all his promo tions while in the service overseas. Mr. Herold was attending Harvard college when he enlisted in the ser vice giving up a course of study at law and while he was making good at his studies he also proved that he could make good elsewhere for he hit many schools in tactics while in France, in all of which he ex celled, and this is evidenced by the fact that he arose from one 'position to another until he is a first lieuten ant and with an excellent record. He will' visit here for a time Tvith his parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Her old. i WILL BRING DOWN FOUR CARS From Saturday's Daily This morning T. H. Pollock of the T. H. Pollock Auto Co., with R. C. Hitchman his chief mechanic, L. O. Minor superintendent of the Plattsmouth Water Company, D. K and G. B. Ebersole departed in a car for Omaha, where they will look after some business matters, and bring back with them four new Ford cars for the sales branch at this place. While in the city Geo B. Ebersole purchased a Boy Scout uniform as well. RED SOX DE FEATED IN A CLOSE GAME THAT TOOK ELEVEN INNINGS TO IECIDE WINNER FAIR SIZED CROWD OUT. BEAL DROVE OUT A 3 BAGGER Holmes' White Sox Play Good Me mo rial Day Game Longways Coming Tomorrow. From Saturday's .flatty. Yesterday afternoon the ball game between the Red Sox and Holmes' White Sox of Omaha opened at 4 o'clock instead of 3'. on account of the Memorial services lasting past the earlier hour. When Stimpson took the box in the first inning of the game a fairly large sized crowd was present in the grandstand and along the bleachers to witness what proved to be a most interesting ex tra inning game. The Holmes' White Sox are one of the fastest ball playing aggrega tions in Omaha amateur circles and it was but to be expected that an interesting struggle would develop. The first three innings saw goose egg after goose egg, with very few batters reaching first base, but in the Fourth inning, Clarence Beal, of the home team drove out a thre: bagger into center field and interest became acute with none down. But the visiting team pitcher tightened up and soon two Plattsmouth men bad bwn, made to "bite the dust." However when things looked worst Beal made a good play off third and a wild throw of the ball from the pitcher to third enabled him and Herold, then on second, to come in hou.e. This made the score 2 to notning in favor of Plattsmouth. In the next inning the visitors scored a run and near runs follow ed in two succeeding innings, but the local team were able to hold the hard-hitting visitors down. In the Eighth inning, Holbrook, catcher for the visitors crossed home plate safely, evening up the score and making prospects of an extra inning game loom up large on the horizon. The Ninth and Tenth followed in rapid succession without result, but in the eleventh the visitors made two long drives into the outfield, one of which was fruitful of results. The home team was unable to tally and the gam was over, with the score standing 3 to 2. Taken in all it was a most excel lent game and most every member of the home team could be cited f r excellent playing, while the num ber of errors was reduced to the minimum. Tomorrow afternoon the Platts mouth team will cross bats with the Longways, a fast amateur team of Council Bluffs and another close and interesting game is looked for. The score of yesterday's game, by innings, was as follows: White Sox 0 000100100 1-3 Red Sox 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-2 A MEMORIAL BABY BOY From Saturday's Dally. Yesterday the stork visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Durell and favored that happy couple with a fine young American who greet ed his parents and the world on Me morial day, and as the young man looked out upon the beautiful world he concluded that this is a pretty good place to live and that by stay ing , he could make many, people happy. And he was right, for not withstanding the fact that the honor of being grandfather has been be Btowed upon Peter J. Vallery nu merous times before, his smile has broadened perceptibly and his greet ing is somewhat warmer on account of this latest arrival. The Case Separator has a mon strous appetite and wonderful di gestive organs. Will handle more grain with less grief than any ma chine in the field. See W. T. Rich ardson & Son. A LOUISVILLE GIRL WON THE FIRST HONORS CLARA HADEON AWARDED THE FIRST PRIZE IN DECLAMA TORY CONTEST. ALL WERE OF HIGH STANDARD Large Crowd Present at Exercises at Parmele Last Night Una Crook Scored Second. From Saturday's Dally. Last evening the declamatory contest was held at the Parmele Theatre and thanks extended to the commercial club for its kindness in furnishing the opera house, also the Imperial Jazz orchestra, for the splendid music which they furnish ed. The entire program was one which showed good preparation by those who had accepted positions, and also good instruction by the ones which prompted in the drill ing. While the prizes were won on excellent of work done, there were others who were also away above the ordinary and proved that there are many near the top as well as the topmost. Miss Clara Haddon in a reading "Pro Patria" was consid ered so nearly perfect in the man ner of delivery and rendition that she was accorded the first prize, though she was closely followed by others. Miss Una Crook in her masterpiece "Cy and I" captivated the house and endangered Miss Had don's place for first honors. After the awarding of the prizes by Mrs. Hazel B. Smith, the meeting was closed by the singing of "America" by the audience. COMMENCEMENT EVENTS NEXT WEEK Eaccalanreate Sunday Night, Class PJay Wednesday Night and Graduation Friday. From Thursday's Dally. Events of commencement week in Plattsmouth will follow each other in rapid succession, commencing on Sunday night when the Baccalau reate sermon will be delivered by Rev. H. G. McCluskey, pastor of the Presbyterian church. On Wednes day evening at the Parmele will be given the class play, "Aaron Boggs, Freshman," a three act comedy drama and on Friday night comes the graduation exercises proper, at which time the thirty-five members of the Class of '19 will receive their diplomas. The coming week prom ises to be a busy one for both teach ers and pupils as there are many odds and ends of work to be done in cident to the closing of the present school year, which has been a most successful one despite enforced va cations on. account of the influenza. during the first semester. Loose anything? Try a Journal want ad. g&WW cVQ "' iyrl) under (fy ,Mj? My GOVERNMENT tSl In Reverence May Thirtieth All honor to the Victorious American men who come hack to us, having done their duty and served their nation to the fullest. Hats off to every wounded and maimed American who met the- foe in battle and sacrificed his body in our Nation's cause. Heads -bowed in reverence and memory of those thousands of Americans who paid the price of peace with their blood and lives. U. S. A's. Noblest, America salutes You! First National Bank, Plattsmouth, Nebraska "The Bank where You Feel at Howe'' A BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING YESTERDAY WEESTER WARTHEN AND MISS MILDRED HARRIS UNITED IN MATRIMONY. MARRIED AT HOME OF BRIDE Will Reside in Plattsmouth, Groom Being Employed in the Bur lington Shops Here Ftom Thursday's Daily. Yesterday noon, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris, in this city, was performed the ceremony which united the lives of their daughter. Miss Mildred Harris and Mr. Webster Wartheu, both excellent young people of this city who are well and favorably known by a host of admiring friends, having mad-? heir homes here all their lives. The nuptial ceremony was per formed by the Rev. Wells and th home had been beautifully decorate! for the occasion by Mrs. Harris and Mrs. B. B. Warthen, mothers of tin bride and groom, respectively. The wedding dinner that followed he ceremony was prepared and mtv- d by Mrs. Frank Harris and Mr. A. J. Edgerton. Miss Minnie Price. a cook without peer, baked the de- icious wedding cake. Those present at the ceremony were the immediate families of the contracting parties, Mrs. Frank Ray mond and Mr. Ixtin Raymond, of owa, an aunt and cousin of th; bride, Miss Julia Sedlack and Mrs. Alfred Edgertcn. The groom. Mr. Webster Wart her, is a steel car worker in the Burling ton shops and has a cottage hom beautifully furnished, i:i which tl.2 young people will immediately be gin their voyage on the sea of mat rimony. The Journal Joins with their many friends in the city in wishing them a pleasant and pros perous trip, an J that they may be of great service and helpfulness to each other as well as to all whom they meet as they journey along life's pathway together- BURLINGTON HAS ' NEW TIME CARD From Thursday's Daily. The Burlington is putting out a new time card for this division which affects but very few trains here, the only ones of any import ance being some freight runs. While this is so, two new passenger trains have been added between Omaha and Lincoln, the object being to git service from the train crews while they are on duty, and may reduce the number of men necessary to handle the business. EGGS FOR HATCHING. Single combed Buff Crphlngton eggs for hatching. One dollar per setting of fifteen eggs, or five dollars pw hundred. See or call Sam Good man. Mynard, Nebr. 19-tf