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Hebreska State Hirtoil "Val Society onm vol. xxx vn. PLATTSMO HTH, WEBRASKA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1919. No. 20. TEACHERS' IN STITUTE CLOS ED AT NOON AFTER A MOST SUCCESSFUL FIVE DAYS' COURSE OF IN STRUCTION. THEATRE GUESTS LAST NIGHT Instructors and Teachers Attended Movie as Guests of the Commercial Club. From Friday's Dally. A most successful county insti tute closed at noon today. Visitors who have coiue after being in other teachers' institutes in the state this summer have lieen very complimen tary in their remarks as to the ex-ii-lk-nt attendance and quality of the instruction offered. Yesterday at 1:30 the Misses Ju dith and Phyllis Stroub. of Avoca. save an excellent vocal duet and were followed by Miss lone Dovey's most interesting talk on her experi ences as a Y. M. C. A. canteen work er in France. Miss Dovey displayed some French and German shells, a Herman private's helmet and numer ous article? collected in French vil lages and at the battle fronts. At 3:30 yesterday. Dr. J. S. Liv ingston explained to the teachers the provisions of the new state law requiring a physical examination of each school child. He defined the methods of detecting defects o( hearing and vision and emphasized the need of precautions against con- j "tagio'us" disease. ' Through the courtesy of the Plattsmouth Commercial club the teachers enjoyed a very excellent film at the Parmele last night. A lrrge attendance indicates enthusiasm of the county teachers and the in structors for this form of entertain ment. Three cheers for the Platts mouth Commercial club from the Cass county teachers! The opening exercises this morn ing were an example of saving the best until last, when Mrs. Wescott favored the teachers with two vocal numbers. She was most ably ac companied by her daughter. Ms3 the Parmele the latest song hits and!raunjtv jn which they lived pass from Helen, who shows great promise asa bevy of principals and chorus thai a flourishing community of several a pianist. The response accorded are always such a strong feature of hundred population to a mere col- Mrs. Wescott was most hearty and sincere in some measure expressing i me mnua a UUlu. the very great appreciation of her son's strongest plays will be shown generositv in giving so freely or at the theatre at different times her time "and talent. 1 through the season and only the best At 11:20 Mr. It. W. Eaton or Oma- of the companies will be secured, ha explained in detail the plans for The usual program of moving pic ipelling contests to be conducte 1 tures will be continued throughout throughout the Ftate during the; the season on the evenings when coming year. It is to be hoped that there are no other attractions book- many contests win oe commcieu in Cass county. Miss Peterson cents congratula tions from every resident of Cam county for the untiring efforts site is making for the improvement of , ..hintr nrnfssirm in Cass i lie . t o ' - " " a county and her work is best reflect- ed in the quality of teachers who J . - . . Will instruct me OUUSSici a iu m-; nublic schools during the coming school year. RETURNS FROM FRANCE. From Thursday's Daily. M. M. Deal, of this city, has re ceived word of the arrival in the T'nitPil States of "his TaildsOn. RiCh- ard Kirkham. of Belle Fojche. So. j of lhe positions on the faculty of Dakota, who has been in service iu the nigh school as the result of the France for the past eighteen months, resignation of two of the young la He has been for a greater part of dies engaged for the ensuing year. the time at the general postofnee of - the A. E. F. at Bonrges, France, where all of the mail for the Ameri can forces is handled and sent from there to the American army post- offices. Mr. Kirkham is a son gi Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Kirkham, for mer residents of this city and he entered the army early in 1917 as a member of one of the South Dakot.ja few hours, being enroute home regiments, but on his arrival in, from Omaha, where he has been vis France was taken from that organi-j itirg with Mrs. Bert Click and the zation and assigned to work in the postal department, as he was form-i and Mrs. Warren Wiley, both of erly engaged as a clerk in the Belljwhom are at the St. Joseph hospital Fouche postomce. it was nopea uy Mr. and Mrs. Beal that their grand son might be able to pay them a visit before returning to his heme, but this seems to be impossible. PART.1ELE TO BOOK STAGE OFFERINGS TUNEFUL MUSICAL COMEDIES AND DRAMAS ARE TO HOLD FORTH NOW AND THEN INSTALLING A HEATING PLANT Three Unit System Will Provide Ample Warmth for Auditor ium, Wings and Stage. From Thursday's Dally. ' The Parmele theatre, under the management of August Cloidt and A. O. Moore, promises to enjoy one of its most successful . theatrical seasons this year, as the managers a are making every effort to care for the comfort of the patrons of the theatre. As during the summer the two rustling managers strove to have the coolest and most comfortable playhouse in the state, they will this winter try and have the Par- mele always comfortable for those a very early day and by hard work who enjoy attending a good show or and perseverance made a home for the best type of moving pictures. the family along the bluffs of the Three of the largest size CampbelJ mighty Missouri near the old town furnaces are being installed at the 0f Rock Bluffs, and the old homestead Parmele now and when completed ' still stands as a monument to the will furnish ample heating facilities worthy pioneer couple the last of for the building. Heretofore the whom has now answered the sum large stage has proven a hard prob- m0ns of the Master to her last long lem in the way or heating, but with rest. the. additional heating capacity and J jn the past few years Mrs. Graves the added fact that the furnaces has been failing in health and has will be located at the rear of the made her home -with her son. J. D. stage it is thought that this will be Graves, at Peru, and just a short overcome and the stage be thorough- time ago enjoyed the privilege of ly heated." which will '"prevent thdjhavfng the children gather With her cold drafts which have made the in what was destined to be the last auditorium uncomfortable during the reunion of the family Upon earth. nevere winter weather. These changes are made at this time in order that the theatre may be in readiness for the opening of the legitimate dramatic season and this year the amusement lovers of the city are promised a strong bill ing of the best and most popular shows on the road. Several of the tuneful musical comedies with many fine features have been lined up forinew state of Nebraska, and settled an early appearance at this popular ntar the then flourishing town cf playhouse, bringing with them to Bluffs. Here they saw the com- the musical comedies. To the lover j " ... that there will be no cause to com- plain this season over the fact that the theatre is not warm and com- fortable. The announcement will .be pleasing to the lovers oi tne stage in the city, as last season it was im-1 possible to secure suitable bookings and Omaha was the only refuge of. tlinao ffficirintr trk wittlAttSl II first Cl;K .musical onering or arama RESIGNATION OF TWO HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS From Thursday's Dally. The school board of the city is , rtrnnncitlnn nf fillirnr two fhe lateness of the season and the near approach of the opening of school will call for some quick ac tion on the matter. VISITS rN THE CITY From Thursday's Dally. Dr. B. F. Brendel. of Murray, was in the city yesterday afternoon for -little eight-year-old daughter of Mr. in that city. ur. urenaei reportst the patients as doing nicely. Dr. J.. F. Brendel motored up from Murray to meet his father and accompany him nome rrom tnis city. DEATH OF AN AGED CASS COUNTY LADY MRS. MAHALA P. GRAVES PASSES AWAY AT PERU, NEBRAS KA LAST EVENING. WAS A PIONEER RESIDENT Having: Settled in Rock Bluffs in 1864 Had Attained' Age of Ninety-Eight Years. From Thursday's Daily. Last evening at the home of J. D. Graves, at Peru. Nebraska, occurred the death of Mrs. Mahala P. Grave or "Grandma" Graves, as she was better known to the old neighbors k and friends in Cass county. This venerable lady whose years of life lacked but two brief years of a full century, is one of the last of the pioneers who assisted ' in making this community what it is today, as she with her husband came here at j Mrs. Mahala P. Graves was born in Knox county, lennessee, trpien. ber 24, 1821, and was married in that state to William W. Graves on October 2. 1837. Mr. and Mrs. Graves removed from Tennessee to Iowa ii 1852. pre-empting a quarter section of laud three miles east of Glen wood. Here the family resided un til 1864. when they' moved to the iection of empty stores, as monu- ments of past granduer; the country which at the time of their coming was but scarcely known aside from the few settlements along the river grow into one' of the greatest agri cultural empires of the world. It was given this venerable lady to see three times the nation take up the gage of battle, and two of these con flicts were the greatest that the world has ever known, the great strife of state against nation and of the greatest republic of the world against tl)e greatest empire of the WOrld. T. . , j. i jo isua J.U i kj vvs ji icuj iy i ca i x iiic changes that this worthy lady has develop during her years of life -and fitting that as the peace long prayed for came to the world her spfrit should pass on giving her the peace and calm that comes at the close of life. :ne uraves family resiued at Ifock Bluffs up until a lew years ago and there on October 6, 1S95, the husband and father was called home to rest. Since the death of the husband, Mrs. Graves has resid ed with the children. Twelve child ren were born to Mr. and Mrs. Graves as follows: A. J. Graves, de ceased; J. D. Graves, Peru, Neb., Mrs. Harriett Miller, Glenwood, la.. A. N. Graves, Murray, Neb.. C. M and E. L. Graves, North Yakima, Washington, Mary E. Burnett, Rock Bluffs; A. S. Graves, Brooklyn, N Y., Charles L. Graves, Union, Ne braska, Mrs. Ellen O. Lacy, Omaha, deceased, one child died in Infancy and Orlena Graves died in Cass county in 1865, aged 19 years Funeral announcement of this venerable pioneer will be made lat er. P A una and son, John, of near Murray came in this morning from la trip out in the western part of the etate where they have been visiting f0r the past week ANNUAL RE- UNION OF THE r WILES FAMILY TWELFTH SUCCESSIVE REUNION OF RELATIVES WAS HELD HERE YESTERDAY. A MOST ENJOYABLE AFFAIR Descendants of Thomas Wiles, Pio - neer of Mills County, Iowa, and Cass' County. from Friday's Daily. Yesterday at Garfield park in this city was held the twelfth annual reunion of the Wiles family, an event that has brought together each year the representatives of this familv that number some of the most weal thy dnd influential residents of Cass county. In the early fifties there came to Mills county, Iowa. Thomas Wiles and his wife. Elizabeth Hobson Wjles, and with their family they settle;! on a farm ffve mile south of Glen- wrtod, where by the most strenuous labor as required !by the hardships of pioneer days, they made a home for themselves and the family of nine children. This family has grown apace with the country in which they have made their home and to day throughout Mills county and in Cass county there are representa tives of the family, who persever ingly with the spirit of their father, J grandfather and jrreat grandfather have made homes for themselves and made their family tree one thai they caii look updfT wilh' pride; At the reunion yesterday there vere over 100 representatives of tho family gathered together from tne Iowa and Nebraska branches of the family and the day was spent very pleasantly in visiting and renewing the family ties. The cool and in viting shade of the park" made a very pleasant scene for the gathering and at the noon hour large tables were spread beneath the frees and here the members of the family gathered to enjoy a feast that was thoroughly delightful. . In the afternoon the business meet ing of the Wiles family association was held and the officers elected for the ensuing year. Marion Wiles, of Glenwood, Iowa, was elected as pres ident; Edwin Wiles, Glenwood. treas urer and William T. Adams. Platts mouth, secretary. It was decided that the next reunion will be held with the Iowa members of the family at Glenwood, as it has been the custom to alternate the meetings between the Iowa and Nebraska branches of the family. The only living child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wiles. Captain Isaac Wiles, of this city, was unable to be present at the reunion, being at the home of his relatives at Minataro. Nebraska, and unable to reach this city to attend the family gathering. The oldest member of the family present yesterday wej-e Mrs. Eliza beth Wiles, residing ' southwest' o" the city, who has reached the vener able age of S9 years, and Mrs. An derson Davis, of near Murray, who is 88 years of age. The families attending aside from the members residing in this portion of the county were Charles Wil-2 and family, Glenwood; Edwin Wiles and family, Glenwood; Isaac Wiles and family, Gebrge Wiles and fam ily, Leslie Wiles and family, Haj; Wiles and family, all of Weeping Water, James Breckenridge and family of Manley. Max Adams and family of St. Paul. Nebraska. QUICK SALE FROM ADVERTISEMENT From Friday's Dally. The real estate firm of J. P. Falt er & Son last evening had their ad vertisement in the Journal advertis ing the sale of Cass county land and this morning bright and early, made the sale of a fifty acre tract to Fred Oldenhausen. Jr.. who seeing the ad in the Journal at once got busy and procured himself this choice piece of land. The farm sold is the Seybert place just north of the Oak HH1 cemetery. This is another case of where advertising pays. THE AMERICAN LEGION ORGA NIZATION HERE SHOULD BE COMPOSED OF ALL "RETURNED SERVICE MEN . IN CASS COUNTY. IS TO BE MADE PERMANENT lNow That Majority cf the Overseas Men Have Returned Called Meeting at Early Date. From Friday's Dally. Several months ago when the firs', movement for the inauguration of an organization of soldiers and sail ors of the world war was presented to the service men it was th.e Ameri can Legion that was first in the fiold as an organization that would be to the men of the war of 1017 1M9 what the Grand Army of the Republic has been to th-J grand o'.il veterans of the conflict of li5. At that time it was decided that it would be fitting that a post of this order be established in this city eud accordingly the men who hud service in the army ani had been discharged from service gathered to gether and formed a temporary or ganization to make the later perma nent one possible and await the ar rival of more of the soldiers and sailors who had been in service o:i the high eeas and in France and Germany. Now that practically ai" of tiio men from this community who wei ; in active service with the armed forces of the nation" have "returned home, it is. time the organization is now given the amount of sup port that is 'justly due it as an or ganization composed of and repre senting the soldiers and sailors, as well as Red Cross nurses and can teen workers. There are several hundred here who have been in ac tive service during the , war and it is up to them to make the Legion a vital organization in this city. Those wno .have had the matter in charge have felt that they were merely holding it in trust for the hoys un til such time as their return from abroad would permit of forming a permanent organization. Throughout the state and nation the American Legion is growing in strength and there is no reason why there should not be a large and ac tive organization in this city, as there are plenty of boys who have been through the war in either the army or navy to make the member ship one that will number several hundred. In the near future it is hoped to have a meeting of the re turned soldiers and sailors, which they should all make it a point to at tend and take up this proposition, as the organization is one that will be of much mutual benefit to them all. A great many have objected to the order as being that of an officers' affair but this is largely through misunderstanding as there :s nouiing in the rules of the Legion that dis criminates in any way against any former soldier or sailor. The bars are down to anybody from a buck .to a general in the army and there is no reason to believe that it is to be an officers' club in any way. When the meeting is called, let there be large attendance of the service men to get the organization going. NEW HOME i From Thursdays Daily. Joseph E. Wiles aad wife, who have been residing in the former residence of Mrs. Dora Moore, on Chicago avenue, have decided . that this residence property i3 one that suits them in every way and have closed the deal with John H. Hall strom, the present owner, whereby they become the owners of the prop erty. This residence property is well located along, the beautiful Chicago avenue driveway and is -of easy access to the main part of the city, making it very desirable for a home. - The many friends ot Mr. and Mrs. Wiles will he well pleased to learn that they Lav decided to permanently locate in this city. PRESBYTERIAN S. S. PICNIC YESTERDAY WELL ATTENDED DESPITE THE MOIST CONDITION OF THE ATMOSPHERE HELD "ON THE RIFLE RANGE Which Afford an Excellent Place for Sue h a Gathering Delicious Eatables Enjoyed. From Thursday's Daily. Yesterday despite the threatening weather conditions a large number of the attendants at the Presbyter ian Sunday school gathered at the church where automobiles were awaiting and were taken to the rifle range north of the city to en joy in their usual pleasing manner the annual picnic of the Sunday rcliool. The spot selected for hold ing the picnic was an ideal one and here for the afternoon fun and merriment reigned supreme. The members of the party spent the time in a general good time with those desiring indulging in games while the others fourtd diversions equally interesting in , conversation. Of course, the usual feature of a first class picnic, lots of dainty and de licious eatables had been provided as well and this was enjoyed by all of the members of the party. There were a verj large number present and all report having had one of the times of their lives although the happy occasion was necessaril shortened in the evening by. the low ering clouds" which gave proni'Ise of rain and which sent the picnickers hrmeward much, sooner than they desired. MARRIED AT OMA HA TUESDAY EVE Miss Leta Lair Joined in Wedlock to Clayton Hanks Will Live at Clarion, Iowa. From Thursday's Daily. At the home of Mrs. George Bris tol, 1422 Capitol avenue, Omaha, on Tuesday evening. August 2 6th occurred the marriage of Miss Leta Lair of this city and Mr. Clayton Hanks, of Bushford, New York. The wedding was a very quiet one and was attended by only a few of the relatives and close friends of the two younar people. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Lair of this city and is a young lady possessing a host of friends who will extend to her their best wishes for a long and happy married life. The groom is a spier did young man and is in the employ of the Northwestern railroad, run ning from Clarion to Council liluffi, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Hanks will mako their future home at Clarion. Iowa, where the groom has a charming home prepared for his bride.. 1 i I About Farm Loans! Farmers who need additional capital for legitimate pur poses will always find us ready to supply it at consistent rates and on the most advantageous terms. Our officers understand and appreciate the needs of farmers, and in consequence there are no long explanations to make or red tape to go through in getting funds. Talk with our officers before borrowing money from any other source. The First National Bank, Plattsmouth, Nebraska "The Battk where You Feel at Home" LOUISVILLE'S HOME COMING BIG SUCCESS CITI2ENS TO WEST OF US HOLD OPEN HOUSE TO RETURN ED SERVICE MEN. CHICKEN DINNER THE FEATURE Of Three Day Entertainment Beir. ir Staged Preceded by Parade of Soldiers Yesterday. From Friday's , Dally. , With the reputation of never d' ng things by half, the good peopi-.? of Louisville, who have been holdI:i a home coming celebration at their enterprising little city this vee welcomed home the returning sol diers and sailors yesterday in a manner that made those atteiHliic; realize that the residents of thai. community appreciated what t'.i.- men had done during their hervk.' with the army ami navy and that heir friends and relatives were all glad to welcome them home otic? more. A big carnival company fT.r- nished a- part of the entertainment of the day Together with special sporting events and this served with the excellent band concerts to make the entertainment program com plete. The service men were treated t ) a most delicious fried chicken din ner, with all the accompaniment; that go with it, which bad been pre pared by the good ladies of Louisville and vicinity and the big treat re fleets great" tredlt ' upon' William Stohlman who originated the propo sition as well as upon the ladie3 i:i the vicinity of Louisville, who do nated the ingredients for the bi-; feed. District Judge James T. Begley. (,r this city was the orator of the day, and delivered a splendid address tliaL made a deep impression upon hi hearers and expressed to the return ed soldiers and sailors the appreri.i tion that the community felt for them. Quite a number from this cit motored out in the afternoon and evening to attend the carnival and meet with the Louisville people. MARRIED BY COUNTY JUDGE. From Thursday's Daily. Yesterday afternoon Chits. Wood, cf Sloan. Iowa, and Mrs. Annie L. Lrown. of Fairplay, Missouri, call ed at the court house to interview County Judge Heeson as to having their life's happiness sealed in th? bonds of wedlock, and securing tl. necessary license, the judge was called upon by the happy young couple to perform the ceremony th.it would make them one. The Judge in his usual pleasing and impressive manner, pronounced the words that united the couple as man and wife, and at the close of the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Wood returned to Iow-i where they expect" to make their home at Sloan. m