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tfcairn VOL. XXXVII. PLATTSMO UTH. 1EERASXA. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. 1919. No. 24. la owtb Journal. ROAD BAO TO THE PLATTE RIVER BRIDGE CHUCKHOLES AND WASHBOARD EFFECT BEING CRITICISM FROM ALL SIDES. DRAGGING WOULD HELP SOME But Permanent Improvement Can n i-kt r i- j: come unij iiom urdcmg .a. Main Traveled Route. rinm Tl.urscJii -s Dajlv. The road leading from this north to the Platte riveruto wagon bridge has in the past weeks been subjected to a great cit y and of criticism owing to its condition. a::d a trip over this road surely ju.--tif','-s the statement that it is one of the worst pieces of n-ud in Ca.-s county. 'While it is probably true that thr nature of the soil along the bottom makes it difficult to maintain a good road, the importance of the niiway in regard to travel is such that the road should be kept in as good a snape as possible and at pres- nt is fr from being what it could or should be. Til- road is rough and has op. it;-, course two very bad and dangerous bridge which have caused the auto mobile ti!:'Ts a great dejl of grief. At the bridge at the foot of th? hill leading to tlu bottom road, the approach to the bridge is dangerous to cars as a deep rur is right at th-.-point where t lie cars leave the bridsr.1 and the road a mass of bumps and ruts that ri.i'.res a skillful driver toj keep from damaging his car and es-, pecially if l.e ha? a heavily loaded machine. Along the road are ruts formed from the early part of th.' nimiiipr where cars were stuck in the mud and these holes are still there, making the roau difficult of passage. At the bridge leading to the approach into Oreapolis a very danserous place exists as the planks on the bridge are loose and offer a coiis-w.nt danger to travelers. A road of the importance of the one leading to the bridge certainly should Lave some attention given it :;t once to place it in proper shape for travel and although a thorough dragging and rounding up of the road bed would d away with a great deal of the complaint heard at pre.s-' -nt iu regard to the road the way to permanent benefit is by grading. The government aid has been ex tended to the road south of the city and it certainly would seem that the government or someone else should give some aid to the road to the Platte river. This is especial ly a point of interest to the residents of this portion of the county as- the auto travel into Omaha has grown enormously ami the people of th" county using the road are entitled to haye a road over which they can travel in .safety and some degree of con; fort. FINED FOR SPEEDING. From Friday's Dally. Yesterday noon as Dean Patton was traveling out Lincoln avenue to his home in the always faithful Ford, he reached a rate of speed that was thought by the police to be in excess of the limit set by the laws of the state of Nebraska and accordingly a complaint was filed before Judge Archer. This morning the young man appeared and the court assessed a fine of S10 and :osts amounting to Si?, which was paid and the matter settled. The police are on the outlook for the speeders and while driving in the city limits it would be well for the autoists to slow down to the limits required by law as the high cost of gasoline combined with the price of a fine is not conducive to the reduction of the high cost of living. RETURNS FROM THE WEST. From Friday' Dally. Yesterday afternoon V. E. Roren crans and II. M. Soenniehsen re turned from a trip out into Chase county where Mr. Eosencrans had charge of a party of land seliers. who were looking over the splendid la n J opportunities in the country nf-ar Imperial. As a result of the trip Mr. Kosoncrans disposed of 2. 000 acres of the land to members of the party who wore enthusiastic over the prospects there and decided to take advantage of the opportun ity of scurinjr some- or the land that was offered. The crops in Chase county have been very heavy this year and as a result many who have purchased land there have realized almost enough on the year's crop to pay for their land. AVhea has been an especially fine crop and ha; av eraged from thirty bushels up throughout that region. Mr.' Soen- I nichsen was well pleased with the (trip and all members of the party were delighted with the land they (looked over. There are a large 1 number of former Cass county peo- ! pie residing' in Chase county and a f.n'aiff iiiiiuuci nuitr uuu line ir.-ir there and the fine crop conditions .. . . . i , i A i ,i - . . . there have been very pleasing to them. ENTERTAINS EASTERN STAR KENSINGTON From Fri.lav Pally. On Wednesday afternoon the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Perry, southwest of thi city was the scene of a most de lightful gathering when the ladies of the Eastern Star Kensington club were entertained ly Mrs. Perry. Mrs. Alvin Hamge. Mrs. William Uaird and Mrs. Luke Wiles. The rooms of the home had been charm ingly arranged with decorations of the beautiful flowers of the autumn season, asters and snapdragon being used in the decorative scheme ami making a pleasing setting for the delightful occasion. The afternoon was spent in sewing and the enjoy ment of a general pood time until a suitable hour when dainty and de licious refreshments were served adding to the delights of the occa sion. The ladies from this city be longing to the club were conveyed by auto to the Perry home and all who were present were unanimous in voting it one of the most pleasant meetings they have enjoyed. FIXTURES ARE HERE. From Thursday's Daily There was much rejoicing yester day afternoon at the confectionery and soft drink establishment of Guy W. Morgan, when the long delayed fixtures for his new fountain arriv ed. The back portion of the foun tain has been delayed several weeks and as a consequence Mr. Morgan has been up against it in the con duct of his soft drink department. The new fixtures are very handsome and wilj add much to the beauty of the store. RESOLUTIONS ON DEATH OF J. C. PETERSEN. SR. Whereas it has been decreed by the Almighty that J. C. Petersen, Sr.. shall cease the activities of this mortal life. Whereas Mr. Petersen was secre tary of the Platte Mutual Insurance Company of this city for more than cigut years last past. That he care fully and conscientiously performed the duties of his office, and " ' Whereas Mr. Petersen has at all times been regarded by the officers of said company as an honorable man of strict integrity and high moral character. His advice and service .stood as a monument for honorable business methods. Therefore be it resolved by the board of directors of said insurance company that we hereby express our deepest sympathy and sorrow occa sioned by the death of Mr. Petersen, to our company, to his family, and to this community. Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of the company, a copy be sent to the widow of the de ceased and also a copy given to the public press. Adopted by the board of directors. Platte Mutual Insurance Co. FOR SALE. A number of Poland-China boars, March and April farrow. Inquire of Peter Halmes. Plattsmouth, Tel. 3S03. 4-4tw FOR SALE. Several spring Poland China uwis, imj 'uc vcmuug uva.t. ui ature of S. Ray Smith, phon 3422. 1 1-lmo.wr I NEARLY HALF OF $3,000 HAS BEEN RAISED SOME $1,325.00 REALIZED AS A RESULT OF BRIEF HOME COMING CANVASS. SOLICITORS HIGHLY GRATIFIED With Response Accorded. Their Ap peals for Funds Additional List of Donors Monday. The soliciting committee having in charge the matter of securing funds to provide the homecoming celebration for Cass county soldiers and sailors is meeting with ready and generous response on .the part of patriotic citizens and business firms of the city and vicinity. Although the Burlington shops and the court house, as well as the different city wards and the outlying districts in Plattsmouth precinct have not been thoroughly canvassed and there are a number oi lists yet in me nanus of the solicitors containing names not yet turned in, the list of con tributors given below is cause fori gratification on the part of tin workers. Chairman James Holmes, of the committee, is well please;! with the manner in which the wor is progressing and promises a good number of additions to the list will be ready for publication in Mon day's Journal. Following is the list of contribu tors to date, together with the sum given By eacn as shown opposite their name: J Bank of Cass County First National Bank $."0 oo I :"0.00 50.00 Farmers State Bank Plattsmouth State Bank oO.OO r. o.o o 25.00 25.00 23.00 25.00 25.00 23.00 23.00 25.00 C. K. Wescoit's Sons H. M. Soennichsen Weyrich & Hadraba John Bauer Philip Thierolf Bestor & Swatek J. L. Russell Kroehler Bros. S. S. Chase Hatt & Son 23.00 Edward Donat l 25.00 C. G. Fricke 23.00 C. K. Hartford 25.00 C. Sharp Mfg. Co 25.00 E. G. Dover & Son 25.00 F. G. Fricke & Co 25.00 I. W. Crabill 25.00 Leonard Terryberry 25.00 Avard & McLean 25.00 juy Wi Morgan 25.00 Popular! Variety Store 25.00 E. J. Rjichey 25.00 W. E. Rosen era ns 23.00 John F. Gorder 25.00 Grover Will 25.00 Ed Egenberger 25.00 E. A. Wurl 25.00 T. H. Pollock 25.00 Lorenz Bros. 25.00 Fetzer Shoe Co. 25.00 R. A. Bates 25.00 f. E. Mason 10.00 H. C. McMaken. O-K Garage 10.00 G. E. Weidman 10.00 Mrs. Emma Pease 10. oo Fred H. Mumm 10.00 Nat Huston. LaPlatte 10.00 B. J. Halstead 10.00 Adolph Geise 110.00 W. J. Streight 10.00 Earl A. Stanfield 10.00 ' Fred P. Busch 10.00 i Ralph Haynie 10.00 Joseph Tubbs 10.00 Sherman Cole , lO.ooj Herman Gansemer 10.00 T. E. Todd I 10.00 C. L. Herger Charles Mutz G. C. Parriott 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 F. J. Wills P. G. Liefert E. A. Nelson Fred Kehne Aug. Nolting 5.00 J. C. Meisinger 5.00 Wm. Tritsch 5.00 Philip Born 5.00. Albert Scheisel 5.00 Mark White 5.00 C. F. DeJung 4.00 John Halmes 4.00 Albert Lehnst 4.00 Peter Halmes 3.00 Aug. Kaffenberger 3.00 John M. Kaffenberger 3.00 Wyatt Hutchinson 3.00 Cash 3.00. Frank R. Gobelman 3.00' Arthur Sullivan 2.50 John Parkening 2.00 ( Louis Keil 2.50 Adam Stoehr 2.00 ' Charles Manners 2.00 j Geo. W. Shrader 2.00 1 George Reynolds 2.0 0 Frank Campbell 2.00 Ed Meisinge;: 1.00 Frank Parkening 2.00 Chas. Stoehr 2.00 1.25 i J. I. Lowe p Martin 1 011 Miss Anna Hasslr 1.00 James Madison 1.00 l.Oo 1 .DO 1.00 l.oo l.o o . l 1 OO 1.00 1.00 l.OO 1.00 1.0 0 1.0 0 1.00 l.oO l.Ou l.oo l.oo 1.00 1.0 0 Harve Harger : - Fritz Si-mnite (Aug Keil Adolph Wesch I I Adam B. Foruoft" I W'n I f m p M i c i ii rrr 1 .00 l.Oo l.dn 1.00 1 .(Ml l oo 1.0 it Win. Hirz Oliver Hudson 15. M. Cline Kmmit Stone Mrs. Babbit .r.n ." THE MURDOCK TELE PHONE CASE IN COURT Action of State vs. Ilurdock Tele phone Co. Goes On Trial Ee foie Judge Bejrley. From Friday's Da fly. This morning Assistant Attorney General Hugh LeMasttr of Lincoln accompanied by Luweil S. DeYoe. special accountant of the state rail way commission, arrived in the city to attend the hearing in the case of the State of Nebraska vs. the Mur dock Telephone Co. This case has grown out of a complaint filed by the state railway eormiission in the district court here against the mu tual telephone company at Mur dock. to compel them to install and use a system of accounting which had been ordered by the commission to be adopted by the 'elf-phone com panies of the state. ajad v hu h the state commission allege has not been used by the Murdoch company President L. G. McDonald ' of the Murdock company and Henry Guth mann of Murduck. one of the stock holders of the company were pres ent to represent the interests of their corporation. County Attorney A. G. Cole of Cass county appears in the action as one of the repre sentatives of the state. ROUGH ROADS IN CITY. From Friday'? DalJv. In reference to the complaints made in regard to the rough con dition of the road leading from this city to the Platte river bridge one of the county officials called the at tention of the Journal to the fact that the roads and streets in the limits of the city are not what they should be and especially at the end of the paving on Chicago avenue where there is a piece of road that badly needs to be dragged and put in a smooth condition and the whole stretch of road to the top of the hill near the old "Vondran property could stand working. While the condition of the road there is not what it should be still the city ha? been engaged in an extensive pro gram of permanent improvement in the streets by the installation of a la?ge number of blocks of curb and guttering that has required a great deal of grading. The work on the Fifth street hill from Mnin street south is now on and this heretofore steep and lofty roadway is being cut down several feet for the install ing of the curb and gutter that will do away with the washing of the sides of the street during the rainy season and is a great step forward in making the street one that will be comfortable to travel. ENTERTAINS AT DLNNER PARTY From Frfilay's Dai' Last evening Mr. and Mrs. I. C Morgan entertained at a pleasing o'clock dinner. Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Cook of Rock Island. Illinois. Harris Cook of Chicago and Mrs. D. Hawks worth of this city. The occasion was a very pleasant one for the members of the party and much en joyment derived from the visit with the old friends. POLAND CHINA PIGS. Pure bred Poland China boar pigs for sale. C. 1-. Mayabb, Platts mouth, Neb. FOR SALE. A number of thoroughbred Poland China boars, sired by Clansman 2d. Adam Stoehr, 'Plattsmouth. 11-lmow- Mrs. Wm. Taylor George Smith J. W. Yardley T. K. Klirum Wm. Hutchinson Andy Campbell ' Yern Hutchinson . Oscar Sh ruder ,. Smii Schwab Walt Dyers Frank Slagel Matt Sulser J. H. Tarns F. W. Cunt her L. A. Meisinger 9 Clarence Meisinger . Charley Keil r Geo. A. 11. Hicks lialtz Meisinger - j MEETING OF AMERICAN LE GION CIL1 TO CONVENE AT THE COURT HOUSE SATURDAY EVEN ING AT 7 :30. FLAN h PERMANENT SOCIETY Composed of Soldiers and Sailors of Cass County Who Saw Service During: World War. From Thursday's Dai'y. Th.' growth of the American Le icu in Nei raska in the past few weeks has made it evident that t h is org'ii' t.hx inn will the chief soci ety ri preseu; i ng the interests of the soldiers and sailor. of the world war in the I'niied States, and tiir the men: ber.-li :p in thi' organization can Ifirislat iua for the benefit of the men wlm served the nation in in; hour of need ! secured. The organization of a post in thi citv has been discussed quite freeh the past few "weeks and a large number have expre.-ed a de-;ire to join i:i a movement of this natur. and to that end a meeting will b-- held at the court house on Saturdav evening. September 13th. at 7:30 for the purpose of forming a perma nent organization and securing a charter for a post. Early in the summer a temporary organization was gotten up for tin purpose of securing representation at the meeting of the Legion in St. Loui-. and to hold the membership open to the overseas nu-h ef the urMv j and navy ponding thvir return and the boys who were instrumental in this movement are now desirious of all the returned soldiers and sailors Laking up the organization and mak ing it a permanent and live factor in the community. This is the time to cet busy ou the proposition and the large repre sentation from this city in the army and-navy should all join in the move ment for the founding of a perma nent organization that can represent. the interests of the veterans of the world war. The American Legion Is non-partisan and non-political. It is a civilian organization not military nor mili taristic. Nearly all ofits members are men who were civilians before the war and are now again civil ians. It makes no distinction in rank and a buck private has the; same rights and considerations as the commanding general in the or der. Any soldier or sailor or marine, iVho served honorably bid ween April J. 1917. and November 11. 191S. is digihle for membership in the Amer ican Legion. No distinction is of fered between those serving in th-.-forces overseas or those that never got outside the states. The American Legion was first organized in Paris March 15, 1919, by a thousand officers and men rep resenting all units of the American Expeditionary forces and the name of the organization selected. The action of the Paris meeting was con firmed and endorsed by a meeting on May 8th to 10th at St. Iouis by the troops serving in the I'nited States. The constitution, as formed at Paris and St. Louis, represents the highest ideals of American citizen ship and is worthy of the support of the representatives of the forces who took part in the great war. Let every returned soldier and sailor and marine, whether serving ibroad or in the United States be present Saturday evening and take part in this meeting, that all roay -benefitted by their advice and coun sel in this matter of organization. MOVES TO LINCOLN. From Thursday's Dally. This nrorning George A. Kaffen berger, wife and three daughters, Misses Mina, Golda and Gladys Kaffenberger, departed for Lincoln where they will make thir future home. Mi. Kaffenberger has pur chasd a residence at 1040 A 6treet, Lincoln, and thra the family 'will resid during th. time necessary for the daughters to complete tblr .ED courses of study in the university of Nebraska. The three young la dies will enter on their four years course in the slate university next week. The old friends in this city and vicinity regret very much to i lose this splendid family from their circles but extend lo them the best ; wishes for a very happy future in the capital city. Mr. W. F. Warga and family have purchased the j KalVenberger home in this city and will move into the same at once. DOINGS IN COUNTY COURT. Frnm Frilnv'.s Daily. Petition lias been tiled in the county court asking for the appoint ment of Frank Koubek as adminis trator of the estate of Joseph Kou bek. deceased. .V petition has also been filed in the court asking that the last will and testament of Adolph Wesch. sr he admitted to probate and that Adolph Wesch. jr.. be appointed a-s executor of the estate. The estate consists of real 'estate of the value of J1.S00 and personal property of $1,200. all located in l'as. county. Attorney C, E. Martin appears as the attorney for the estate. SELLS AT EIG PROFIT. From Friday's Datlv. Yesterday afternoon Philip A. Hild of Murray was in the city for a few hours visiting with friends and while here made his the Journal a pleasant call. Mr. Hild has just sold his farm in Perkins county, consisting of 220 acres and on this investment made a li tie over two years ago he realized a profit of $10,000. Mr. Hild sold his farm through the agency of Frank Val lery of Murray and is well pleased over the success of his' land invest ment in the west. He states that land through that section is gain ing every day and that the wheat here avwag-d better than thirty bushels to the acre and that the ltnd values are constantly increas ing through that country. Mr. Hild a short time ago erected a new house on his Perkins county farm smi it was one of the best in that locality. Mr. Hild recently pur chased the farm of ICO acres belong ing, to Mrs. J. H. Haldernan of this city, and which adjoins his farm near Murray and now has a fine tract of land in the best portion of Cass county and has been offered a great deal more for the farm than he gave originally. The success of Mr. Hild in his land investments will be pleading news to his friends throughout the country. VISITS IN THE CITY. Frnm Friday's Dally. Emil Hild of Murray was in the city today for a short time enroute back to Murray form Omaha where he has been delivering a truck load of fat hogs for Steve Barker at the stockyards. He was accompan'ed by his uncle. P. P. Meisinger. who had taken advantage of the occasion to enjoy the auto trip to Omaha. Emil was not as busy today as be was on last September 12th as on that oc casion he was engaged in the drive at St. Mihiel where his organization the SPth division was one of the chief American units in the drive together with the 42nd. 1st and 2nd divisions. If Age Is An Indorsement--- then the First National Bank with its 48 years continuous service here, is highly endorsed by this community. Established in 1871, it has brought down through the years of its existence, growth and service, the charm of Stability. It is the realization of this sound, old institution's sta bility that makes its age an endorsement to all those seeking safety for their funds. The First National Bank, Plattsmouth, Nebraska "The Bank vhcre You Feel at Howe" FT ELKS TURNED OUT STRONG LAST NIGHT CROWD OF NEARLY HUNDRED FROM LOCAL LODGE PRES ENT AT KRUG PARK VISITORS ROYALLY TREATED By Park Management who Provide.! Committee with Numerous Complimentaries. ' From Thuifflay p Daily. Plattsmouth Elks turned nm , )t tii;;s-e !a-t night to attend Platli-- rnouth H. P. O. !-;. night at Krng pari: in Omaha. A total of twenty-two car went, all carrying at least four i::-engers each, and a number li.-- and even six. Each driver 'i. urn- viclod with a free bridge tiei-uet. ;o- mg and coming, turough the cour tesy of T. H. Pollock, owner of tn Pollock auto bridge over the I'lart. river. This favor by Mr. Pollock is greatly appreciated by the members of the lodge, amounting as it c!oe- to. nearly a ten spot in tolls ' cus tomary rates. I'pon the arrival of the cars at the park, the occupants were gre--ed with that pleasant expression, "No admission charge to Elks." Mr. Frank 15est or, of the committee hav- ing in charge the arranging of the affair, had looked after this detail, and nor only did the park manage-, ment admit the Plattsmouth delega tion free of charge, but presented Mr. Hester. wih Z worth of tic;-, ets fiood on the various riding de vices in the park, including the giant coaster. This was generosity indeed and Mr. Ingersol. manager -f The park, has the heartfelt thanks of all Elks for his kindness. Dancinsr formed the principi! amusement of the evening and to the tuneful music furnished by th" park orchestra. Plattsmouth folks enjoyed themselves to the full limit r.f pleasure, real and anticipated. At 11:45 as the lights were il.r.i med and the time came to leave the place of amusemi nt, cxeryor.e !'' that the evening had been far too short. The return trip was made without mishaps, cars coming in all the way irom 1 to 2 : 2 0 a.m. ELECTION SUPPLIES HERE. From Thursday's Dailj County Clerk George K. Sayles today received the last of the elec tion supplies for the forthcomirg primary election for delegates to the constitutional convention and is now ready to deliver the supplies to the various precincts. The bal lots have been turned out by the Journal and are ready with the oth er necessary blanks and equipment to be placed in the hands of the election boards. Mr. Sayles will take a trip over the county on Mon day to deliver the supplies and have all in readiness for the elec tion on Tuesday. 7? 3