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clbe plattsmoutb urn vol. xxxvn. PLATTSMOUTH, iSEER ASTTA. THURSDAY. AUGUST 14, 1919. No. 15. Sri MISS (ONE DOVEY IS AT HOME AGAIN AFTER SERVICE IN FRANCE AS A Y. M. C. A. WORKER GLAD TO GET BACK SPENT LONG TIME OVERSEAS! Looking After the Needs of the Sol diers Sailed for States Early in July Visited in East. From Monday's Party. Miss lone Dovcy, daughter -f Mr. and Mrs. II. X. lovey. returned to her heme in this city Saturday after iuon after a seven months' term of st-rice i:i Franco with the Y. M. C. A., in the war work department. Miss Povey has been on active duty at the general headquarters of the American Expeditionary Forces at C'hai:rriont. France, and assisted in the many featur-s of the "v work p rtair :ii: g o the comfort of the American so'idi. rs. The Y. M. C. A. hits maintained in France a large number of canteens, hostess houses and clubs for both officers rr.i enlisted men and these institu tions of nece-jsity brought a great deal of work fo the secretaries and the American la lie- who had volun-, t--red for service with the army de partment, aid Mir. I.;vey has been nuitit'Tf! anurg ti e Divny hundreds ef true hearted American girls who l ave ben .ver.-eis as.i-ti.i'.r in look in after the cure and comfort of the : .ridier-; of t! . A. K. F. rxr.ty ha.s be-n in'the Fnited States the i;i.t two w.-e:s. huv- ii.g sailed from I'.rost in ti.e early part of July, and hi? b-en enjoying j rnosphere in the vicinity of the land a two weeks' outing in the east andjing field. recTyera' i n g frcr- the effect of thei The advent of the air craft at-ttrenuor- w.rk over, e-a While in jtracied a very large crowd and tli the east, sh" visit-J for a week atjkeenest interest v.-as shown by the Chicago, v. irh her brother. Grovi r- Jcitizens in examining the different nor Povey and wife. During her it y j parts of the machinery and the gen ahroad Miss Povey was r:ven therr;-l construction of the plane. The opportunity ef visi'ir.g a number of: two gentlemen required ten minute t. larp'-r cities of France. includ-Jin making the trip from On.aha to intr Paris end Mar-eilles. both of, this city and this gives an idea of which arc among the worlds most beautiful and interesting c'ties. j Trie many friend or Mis--s nmey will he iiiiFl! p'ea.-ed to learn of her return from her pltndid services ttroad ar.i ere delirhted that she has safely arrived at home and has stood the service in foreign lands splendidly. ADAM KAFFENBER6 ER SUFFERS STROKE "f Paralysis Yesterday Afternoon Follov.-3 Cloce Upon His Being Overcome by the Heat. rrt.ti Tuesday's rally. Yeerday afternoon Adam Kaf- f-nberger. residing in the west part f the city, suffered a slight stroke of. paralysis at his home and for some time his condition was dangerous, but this morning he was resting romewhat easier although he is still in a very serious shape. Mr. Kaffen bereer ha- been in failing health for a number cf months and last week was overcome by the heat while go ing from his home to the post office, and at that time it was a very close rail from being f;tal to him. ow ing lit arre and feeble condition of I health. As soon as the stroke oc curred last evening medical aid was summoned and the aged man reliev ed as much as possible and it is hoped by the family that he may be able to recover from the effects of the stroke although in hi? condition and vt his age it will be some tjme before lie is cb'e to overcome the effects of his anliction. if ever. Mr. Kafi'eriberger is one of the old resident-, of Cass county and has resid ed in this locality fur many years, and some two yea'-s aco moved to Plattrmotith to make his home. If yon are looking for a few good sheep attend the bi auction sale in Murrry on Saturday. August 16th. A grea offering of ewes and lambs. Fancy box paper at this office. LOCAL PEOPLE MURRAY PEO SOAR HIGH IN PLE HOLD BIG AIR SUNDAY RECEPTION COMMERCIAL AEROPLANE FROM OMAHA TAKES PASSEN- GERS AT $15 EACH. NOVEL AMUSEMENT THEY SAY; A Half Dozen Enjoy Trip to the Clouds from Plattsmouth Aviation Field. From Mondays Pally. The usual peace and quietude of Sunday was enlivened yesterday shortly after the noon hour when a wingeu visitor irom the big city up i he river made its landing in the field just north of the Dach resi dence on the Missouri river bottom, east of the l'urlinglon station. The aeropiane was a small machine of the- Curtis type and it one of the machine? which the Canadian gov ernment has sold to individuals in the Fnited States. T.it .... crait was in charge of L. L. Wade, of Oiaa-ha. who is well known here, where he was engaged in automobile work in the Amiek garage last year. Mr. Wade was ac companied by George Wyant as pilot of the aeroplane. The machine is one of a number sold by the J. T. Stewart company, of Omaha, and is tin- property of the Omaha Aerial club. The gentlemen in charge of the machine ottered to take up any resi dent of I'latUmouth who desired a teal thrill and Sheriff C. D. Quinton accepted the invitation and for sev eral minutes soared through the at- the immense power developed by these aeroplanes in traveling .thru! the air. After a few trips through the air over the Missouri river bottom, the machine wa taken to near the C. K. Cook farm south of the city and there several flights were made with passengers as the residents of that locality were all anxious to try the experience of flying through the air and Joseph J. Johnson and son. Joe; John Gorder. Fred Mann and Will Jean took advantage of the oppor tunity to go up with the pilot of the plane. SUNDAY SERVICES AT GARFIELD PARK Attended by a Large Congregation Able Sermon Delivered by Rev. A. V. Hunter. From Monday's Dally. The union services held at Gar field park last evening were attend ed by a very pleasing congregation, and those who were present were well repaid by the pleasure of list lening to the very able sermon de ,ivere(1 hy piev. A. V. Hunter, pastor of the First Methodist church. The pastor chose as the title of his dis- course. "In the Cool of the Xay." and it was one that was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience and given by the talented speaker in his usual able manner made a deep impres sion upon the hearers. The music cf the evening was un der the efficient leadership of Don C. York and proved a delightful fea ture of the service. These meetings are growing in in terest and the Plattsmouth church going people find the park a splen did place to hold the services as it is cool and comfortable there after the heat of the day. Do you want a few sheep? At tend the auction sale in Murray, on Saturday, August 16th. You will find them. OPEN HOUSE TO RESIDENTS OF I THE COUNTRYSIEE LAST SATURDAY NIGHT. IN HONOR OF SOLDIER BOYS Large Number in Attendance to Greet Captain Gilmore and Other Warriors. From Monday's Daily. Tho good people of Murray have the reputation of doing things right when they take hold of any public movement and Saturday evening again demonstrated this fact in the public reception tendered to Captain G. II. Gilmore. who has just return ed from France, as well as the oth- er soldier boys of Murray, w ho have come home from across the sea. The reception had been arranged by the Murray commercial club and Ted Barrows, president of the club, pre sided at the reception and assisted in seeing that everyone in atten dance had a splendid time and had the opportunity of meeting the sol dier boys. The reception was held on the beautiful hiwn of the Gilmore home and for the occasion the scene war? nude attractive by strings of vari- ro'r.rod Japanese lanterns as well as clectri: lights. A sliort program was, given during the evening that was 'many friends w ho iearn with tiiejwo sr,(V; and Tore 1 his ;rnm mnte. thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in j deono-t regret of her dea.h. In her J r;-, came ril back et the attendance. A vocal solo hy Miss j Girlhood she , a.Tilial wih I he ! Onjaha bunjh in the -s-econd inning Mae Ivoughridge. as well as a duct j Christian church p nd.- V :i 'evo'.f a", ; , 7 vl t wn'ru!'.; To their credit number by Mios I-oughridge and Miss ( member of that fhith'i'p to the time j 3n'i took the lead in the game. Mc N'eva I-atta. added much to thei-.r lt.r death. I rsnVv v,;t -vff to the left aarden; pleasures of the evening and these two numbers were most enjoyable, the accompaniment bejug played by Mi-s Oiga Minford. one of the talent ed musicians of Murray. District Judge Ji.ines T. Degley wes called upon for a f-w remark" j and expressed the sentiments of the! community in regard to the soldiers and railors who. sacrificing their private interests, had hastened to the call of duty and ferved during the world war in the lands over the seas and assisted in adding glor ious peges to American history that will live through all the centurier. to cr.me. Captain Gnmore was then called upon by his many hundreds of friends present and in a few well chosen words tc!d a little of the ex perience found abroad by the Ameri can soldier and expressed his appre ciation of the splendid welcome home that had been tendered to him as well as to the others from Murray, who had so gallantly served during the war. The soldiers of Murray, .who had returned from service were given an opportunity of meeting their many friends and as the hundreds ot visi tors passed in line they expressed personally to the boys the feeling oT love and esteem in which their home community held them. During the evening the Caldwell orchestra of Plattsmouth gave a number of highly pleasing selections which proved very enjoyable. A dainty and delicious luncheon of ice cream and cake was provided at a suitable hour, which added greatly to the delights of the even ing. The occasion throughout was one that reflects great credit upon the patriotic people of Murray and at the same time demonstrates that they are certainly master hands at entertaining. RAIN DOES MUCH GOOD. From Tuesday's Dallv. Early this morning the western sky gave promise of a very severe storm with banks of heavy clouds and a close sultry atmosphere pr railing but the worst cf the storm passed to the north ot this city. A gentle rain commenced falling at 8 o'clock and while not as heavy a could be desired Etill did a gicat deal of good and made it much more comfortable getting around for the average citizen who has "been suT- ferine from the intense heat of tbelall the family. Ipast two weeks. DEATH OF A FORMER RESI DENT OF CITY MRS. FRANK T. DAVIS PASSED AWAY AT HOME IN WEST WEEK AGO SUNDAY. WAS BURIED AT LGS ANGELES Deughter of the Late Doctor bcmiclinecrit v as a Christian Wcn. rn Fiom 'iiiejxlay'n raily. Deputy County clerk Wil! T. Adams has just received a letter conveying the sad r.ev.s ol' the death j of his cousin. Mrs. Frank T. Pavi.i at h:r home near Los Angeles. Cali fornia, on Sunday. An?' t ::. 1 f 1 : . Mrs. Davis has been in very poor health for rurae time r.nd reronlly j underwent an operation for rail stones and she graehialiy failed in health until death can.e t: her re-. lief. ... , , , . I avis will be remembered bv I , . " r re-.idents of this- t:tv as' Mrs. the oider the youngest daughter of the late Dr. W. H. Schildknecht. and she was reared to womanhood in Platts mouth. completing her education in ithis city and fater was united in j ::i;.riiage to Mr. Frank Tj Dj;v-. who' v.ith several children are left to mourn me ueam ti me win- :-nu . mother. M.-j. Davis va. a lady who'. by her rphnriid Christian life mii!; The Davis family left this city some twenty years ago and has , ra his hnce. and then Deal proceed since that time made their hme in j ed to break the gatv.e up with a hot California, locating i:ar Ivc An-me over third base that scored both gelrs. The funeral of Mrs. Davis ; MeCauley and ITerold. war held at l.os Aniele.. the berenved faniilv 1 .:c .)-.;- , ., .. , . . ... third and was advanced 10 seronn est svmpr.thv of ih? o!d fricn is w-.ll , , . ton a sacrif.ee bv Pkonmal end on the he extended in th ir hour 1' :rr:! : , ' , c ihir of Tenmer to the ccn'er n-ld over the loss of the kin.l ;.nd loving' , ... vt 1 Fuehv came over with a score but w.te and mother. j nn qt Trtnn,pr waR of. CANDIDATES FOR THE CONVENTION Three Seek Honor of Representing Cass County at Erafting; of a New State Constitution. P'om Tuesday's Daily. The list of candidates for dele gates to the constitutional conven tion of th? state of Nebraska, which is to convene .on December 1'. liI0. at Lincoln, has been closed and the choice will soon' be up to the voters. In this county there has been a suf ficient number file to make necessary the holding of a primary election to determine who the two candidates to come before the fall election shall be. In all. three candidates in this county seek the honor of represent ing the Till district, comprising Cas? county, at the drafting of the new constitution, which will be made the basic law of the state tfter its adop tion by the voters of the state. They are Hon. E. M. Pollard, of Nehawka; Attorney A. L. Tidd. of Plattsmouth; and Searl M. Davis, of Murray. The constitutional convention will have an immense amount of work on its hands and the gentleman who is chosen for the position from this county will have no easy job. In the Sth district, composed of Otoe and Cass counties. Attorney YV. II. Pitz er, of Nebraska City, is the only 1 candidate having filed, and conse quently no primary election will be held in the district to determine who shall be the candidates before the fill election. CARD OF THANKS I take this method of expressing to my friends and neighbors my deep appreciation of their splendid work in assisting in saving my property from destruction by fire and their action will long ba remembered by GEO. A. KAFFEN'BERGER, Jr. IREDSOX WON i THE BALL GAME mm THE PURITANS OF OMAHA WERE TRIMMED DY THE SCORE OF 5 TO 4. AN EVENLY MATCHED CONTEST ' The Game Was Rather Interesting From the Start, Rein? Contested to the Last Inninsr by Each Team From Monday's Paily. The lied Sr,x yesterday afternoon hung a defeat on t lie fast Puritan team of the south side of Omaha by the score of r. to 4 in a game that was MIed wiih great interest lrcni itart to finish. Atkinson, who did the torsmg for the local aggrega tion was one of the big factors of the gam1 with his timely stick work and in his retching received excel lent support from his team mates. The Red Sox team was changed around in the plaving positions the gam? Sunfiav end Fred Me .... s for McCau- ; ley, who in the past has often filled the initial corner of t lie diamond was hack on the old job and played I an excellent same. while Peter t Herold was officiating at short stop I and p?sicted several cf the Omaha ! nlavers out at first hv his fielding, i I In the opening the visitors scor- d li(.n,, v:t.u ? ichy hit iafe .,.,, r,,j f.,iv.wo(! bv ci.n..n,i whn rpnned the ball for i Herald wr.s hit by Vooley and giv- i The fifth saw the visitors add to ' t li ri r score when Puchy -p.it snte i . . . . , rn the second sack as the two suc ceeding batters struck out. In the sixth inning 'both teams l! proceeded to do business with the score board. The visitors opened with R. Lane seruring a safe bingle to the right garden and was follow ed by George Lane who hit to right feid and rcored his team mate. On the out of Rapp from Ilerold to Mc Cauley. George Lane scored with the run that brought the visitors total to four. Tor the Sex MeCau ley drew a walk and when O'Donnell hit to short Mae was caught at sec ond. Atkinson proceeded to warm things up with a three sacker to the left field that scored O'Donnell and Deal again saved the day with a timely hit over second that brought Atkinson home and tied up the game. In the eighth inning the Ked Sox cinched the game with the hit of Ilerold to center field that brought in Atkinson. Atkinson had reached first on an error of the Omaha team in leaving the first sack unprotected and when Pete straightened out on one of the slants of Wcolsey the Plattsmouth pitcher came across the plate with the needed run that spell ed victory for his team. In the ninth the visitors were un able to connect with the ball and retired in one, two. three order giv ing the contest to the local ball tossers. OOL. M. A. BATES ABLE TO BE OIIULITTLE TODAY From Monday's Dally. This morning for the first time in a good many weeks. Col. M. A. Bates, editor of the Journal, was able to leave his home and enjoy a few minutes out on the street and in visiting the Journal office. The col onel is showing much improvement and while still far from well Is able to be up and around the' house most of the time. His many friends will be pleased to learn of the marked Improvement in his condition in Ux past few -weeks. RETURNS FROM SERVICE IN THE Philippines HENRY G. SOENNICHSEN ARRIV ED HOME YESTERDAY AF TER LONG SERVICE ISEM8EB OF COAST ARTILLERY) Was in Machine Gun Company of the Old Sixth Nebraska La ter Enlisted Again. Pro.Ti Monday's Pally. There was much rejoicing yester day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. II. M. Soennk'hsen. of this city, when the son and brother, Henry G. Soen- nichsen. arrived home aftr a ser vice of some two years in Die ranks of the khaki clad army of I'ncle Sulll. At the commencement of the war with Germany. Henry heeded the call of his country and enlisted in the Gth Nebraska infantry and was as:-ined to the machine gun com pany of that regiment under Captain Ijuehler Metcalfe. With the Sixth regiment. he departed for Camp Cody. Deniing. New Mexico, where! he spent several months in training and while there, to his great disap pointment, he war? discharged on am ount of his physical condition. With a determination to do his ;;t and serve in the world war. Henry came heme and at once at tempted to get back into active ser vice, and after a few attempts to enlist was finally enrolled iu the lri.iy and early in 1:'1S left for Jef- "erson Barracks. Missouri. from .' here he wes assigned to the coast irtillery branch ef the service and 'hortly thereafter was sent with his ecimc-nt to Honolulu. Hawaii, where ;e was stationed at the famous Kan-; die fortress, remaining there for thei greater part of the time of his ser-' ice. Mr. Soennichsen has spent the' !ast week awaiting discharge from the service and at la; receive! the document that places him back in the ranks of civilian life. 1 The friends in this city of this splendid young man will rejoice to learn of his return and his determi- lation to elo his part personally in 1 the great war is a demonstration ol the strong, steadiest American spirit that makes the gre.it sacrifices when 'he call of the country is heard for her sons to defend the principles up- r.n which the republic is founded. The sojourn chroad has been a ;rcat experience to the young sol- ier and one that he will long re- mer.iber and has given him a broad tiowledge of the island possessions 3f the Fnited States that will be nio't useful. When baby suffers with eczen? ; or some l'ching sKin iroume. use Doan's Ointment. A little of it oes a long way and it is safe for children. 60c a box at all stores. Wall Paper, Paints, Glass, Picture Framing. Frank Gobelman. 61$ A Good Place for Crop Money! nrnvirlft a safe, convenient and lillWulCJ m-r J-"- profitable place for the proceeds We issue them for any desired amount. 1 hey are ne gotiable by endorsement, and can be cashed anywhere. Left with us for 6 months or longer the money earns 4rr. The regularity with which farmers take out these cer tificates is their best recommendation. The First National Bank, Plattsmouth, Nebraska "The Bank where RETURNING SERVICE MEN REACH HOME SERGEANT EARL SHORT RE TURNS HOME FROM SER VICE WITH ARMY. BOYS COMING BACK RAPIDLY Joseph Smetana Arrives From Years Service in Uncle Sam's Navy. Two From Monday's T'ltlv The list of the Plattsmouth young men returning home from service in either the army or navy during th world war. is growing large-r day by day and there- are very f.-,v ne.w who have not been able to reach he m These homecomings have been the occasion of great joy to the parent and friend of all th young men the boys are fortunate iti e-rturning home. safe and sound. Two of the latest arrivals from duty e.er.--:is are Sergeant Karl Short v. ho hj been serving in France with 1!. medical corps and Jeseph Srti"t.iiia who has been strvirg in th" : jvy. Mr. Short has be en in service t ince the early part of 1 1 7 and !"ft with the Nebraska national guard in S-;.-teniber. 3 ft 1 7 . fi.r Camp Cody. New Mexico, where he remained urri! hi division was ordered overa':i and since the summer of Ulv b.-.-n on active duty with tb- tr 'o;-s r the American expeditionary forces. Mr. Short just prior to hi rf.;r:i 10 the states was stationed at LeM.irf. the headquarters ef th" AuiTic:' :i embarkation center and cue of th" principal French cft'er. oceupie-d 1 v the American troe;p'--. Mr. Sin rt is delighted to be back home i:g;:i'i with his family and to meet ;;fs brothers who have also jus recent ly returned from service. ?!r Smetana has been on activ-? de.ty i.i 'he navv since ihr outbrcik if the war in April. 1017. ai"! v - ; ov ( f the first fro! this city to cntrr the service of his cnurtry and a Ter part of the tim1 was on the banle fhip South Caroline, which was e;ne of the fleet assigned to service 111 foreign waters and while there had a great opportunity to see duty a part of the fleet en traced in pro tecting American anil allieri ship ping from the raids of the lion V boats that were active i'i att writ ing to sink the American trans ports bound for France. SUFFERS FRACTURE OF ARM. From Monday's Pa II v. Saturday afternoon while Alice, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Lorenz was engaged in play ing around the house she had the misfortune to fall and fracture her right arm. As soon as the accident occurred the little one was given medical treatment and the injured member set and it will be several weeks before Alice will be able to use the arm. The many friends of the little lady will regret to learn of her unfortunate accident. - of crop and livestock sales. You Feel at Home "3" SI
