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c&l Society plattamoutb omn vol. xxxvn. PLATTSMOUTH. WEEEASKA. MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1919. No. 46. HOW PLATTS MOUTH FOLKS SPENT DAY PUBLIC THANKSGIVING CHURCH SERVICE HELD WEDNES LAY EVENING. MANY HOME GATHERINGS HERE Yesterday as Families of City Gath ered Around Festal Board to Enjoy Good Things. F.cm Friday's Dally. The weather man gave us a real old-fashioned Thanksgiving as far as the weather was concerned yester day and it was a day that made the home fires feel very comfortable and cheery. The chief features of the day were the numerous home gatherings that were held over the city when the sons and daughters came home for the day with the old folks and to enjoy the feast that is always pre pared on this big day. The public observance of Thanks giving was held at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening and despite the cold and biting weather a very pleasing audience was present at the church to acknowledge their i Thanksgiving to the Almighty for t .ae kindnesses and good fortune that 1 .Mia been xiited upon our beloved country during the past year. The choir of Presbyterian church, under direction of Mrs. F. L. Cald well, had prepared a very appropri ate and pleasing musical program which was given and the numbers consisted of the psalms of Thanks giving. The scripture lesson of the even ing was read by Rev. II. O. McClusky and was taken from the 103rd p.-alm. The sermon of Rev. A. V. Hunter of the First Methodist church was one of power and force and he enum erated a number of the things for which as a nation we should be grateful as the chosen nation cf the earth. Thespeaker also paid a tri- bute to the hardy little bands of pilgrims who swept from their origi- nal course cf sailing and landed on! arrangements are unaer ay lor the bleak and rockv ccast of New securing of a good four-piece or England in November cf 1C20 and chestra to play for succeeding Elks whose first act on landing was to uance unou5110.11 ir ai -(Water company that supplies the render up their prayers of Thanks- reasonable price and it is probable ( c5(y with water has sufficiont coal on giving for the salvation from the tne next dance will be given about hand for the prCcentr This will in wrath of the depths across which the 1Cth of December, followed by snre a water suppiy for the city for their vessel had traveled from the old world. Rev. Hunter pointed out the many manifestations of the kind ness cf the Maker to the people of America in the life of the country and the great ideals which had been perserved to the world through the efforts of our country, among them the saving of the Christian faith from the materialistic efforts of the roes 01 the teachings or Christ in tne great war closed a year ago, when American men and American ideals swept away the dream or a power , , T 1 to wipe out the teachings cf Christ,' "if love, of hope, and kindness and in- . 1 . . , . 1 leacnings 01 nate ana man maue might. The speaker stated that now was cne of the great opportunities for the United States to act as the lead- er in the world of strife and suffer- j ing and that the eyes of humanity the world over were looking to our nation as the guiding star of hope. He urged that the national congress accept and sign the treaty of peace that would mean the rebirth of hope to the nations now struggling to the light and that to reject and refuse the responsibilities that had been given the nation was to say to the world that America choose not the role of leadership that had been pre pared for her by the Creator but was to sink into selfish self centered in terests. He also spoke of the suffer ing of the people of Armenia and the many outrages that had reduced their population by hundreds of thousands since the outbreak of the great world war. Rev. Hunter point ed out that the hatred cf the Turk 1 A 1 . 1 t 1 U. i xowara mese ueipiess peupie as cause 01 tn iaci mat iney were 1 Christians as w were, and that to J refus thtm help and assistance was to condemn them to worse than death. At the close of the sermon the offering was made for the relief of the Syrian and Armenian peoples and a neat 5um was given by the auditors that will he ued in the wonderful relief work that is being: conducted iu the land of desolation by the American missionaries. DEATH OF MISS ANNA DUDA IN OMAHA Plattsmouth Young Lady Passes Away at Hospital After a Severe Illness. From Friday's Dally. The death angel has once more invaded our community and taken from the midst of her family. Miss Anna Duda. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Duda of this city. The death of this young woman occurred in Omaha where for the past three weeks she has been at the hospital taking treatment in the hopes of giv ing her some relief from her suffer ings. For the past year Miss Duda has been suffering from an attack of diabetes and her condition has grad ually grown worse until it became necessary to have her taken to the hospital to try and give her some measure of relief. rom the begin ning it was recognized that her re covery was a matter of great doubt and in the past week hope had been abandoned of her recovery. The body of this estimable young lady arrived this morning from Oh- i i aha and was taken to the home of . the Darents in the west nortion of the jrity an( wm remain tbcre unt tne funeral services tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the Holy Rosary Catholic church. LARGE CROWD AT SEC- GND B. P. O. E. DANCE From Friday's Dally. There was a large crowd at the second dance of the season held at the Elks home Wednesday night and dancing continued until a late or rather, early hour. Music was fur nished by a three piece orchestra. including piano, saxophone, violin an1 clarinet, and while they labored under disadvantages in not having a drummer, the boys put up a splendid brand of music and which was ful1 of pep one on the "lst- MUSICAL COMEDY SHOW COMING TO THE PARMELE From Friday's Dally. A new musical comedy with Fred- I erick V. Bowers as the star is al- wava an pvent anil so there is added interest in the announcement that he will appear at the Parmele Wtu- : nesday, December 3, in a new musi cal comedy entitled "Kiss Me Again. ' The vehicle was written j . . , ,., J- Lamb who have given due consid- eration to Mr. Bowers' wonderful ca pacity for fun production. In It the actor who has scored such brilliant successes in "His Bridal Night" and other productions will be seen in a mlP which is found laneh infected i at ev?ry stage of tfae game and tne j etorv loses none of its amusement j qualities because of the fact that it ia a r.,i tnrv xL-?th th lpnoai nint tr. it. Alma Youlin. a great favorite of j musical comedy devotees, will be chief in Mr. Bowers' support while the cast is of the highest calibre. A beauty chorus of sterling qualities will romp its way through some espe cially attractive musical numbers which were written by Mr. Bowers himself. In addition to being a great laughing show the production is a notable one for its scenic and ward robe attractiveness and for all the other essentials which lift a show out of the ordinary class and makes it one of unusual attainment. Wanted to Buy: Good milk cow, not more than ten years of age. A 'Jersey preferred Tel. 339-J. 2tw Wall Paper. Paints. Glass. Picture Framing. Frank Gobelman. SHORTAGE OF COAL IS BEING FELT HERE CONTINUANCE OF NONPRODUC TION MAY TIE UP LOCAL BUSINESS INTERESTS LIGHT PLANT HAS A PROMISE Of Several Cars from Colorado Mines, but Even This May be Divert ed by the Government From Friday's Dally. The failure of the negotiations be tween the coal mine operators and the miners brings nearer the condi tion of tying up the nation and Plattsmouth is gradually facing the time when light, heat and power will be 5-erious questions and may re sult in a tie up of the industries of the city and cause the old fashioned lamp and tallow candle to become the chief means of light. The fur nishing of coal to the people of the city will also become a grave prob lem and will as the result of the stubborn attitude taken by th per sons interested in the coal industry, bring on much suffering and espe cially as the cold of winter is now pressing upon us. The question of light and power is one that is uncertain as it is depend ent upon just what amount of coal can be secured from available re sources to operate the plants in Om aha and this city. In Omaha the power plant that supplies that eiry as well as Plattsmouth is running on what coal can fce oLTained from J the railroads and a small amount that has been secured from the water I plant there, but the necessity of op erating the water plant makes it difficult to obtain any very satisfac tory amount. Superintendent Kuy kendall has received assurance that he will have several cars of coal suit able for the needs of the plant here from the mines in Colorado but whether or not this win be diverted cannot be said. The supply held at the plant here is very low and with the failure of the Omaha plant to secure fuel will mean that light and electric power will have to be aban doned. The plant of the Plattsmouth a few months at least. If the continuance of the strike brings a more acute shortage as it must, it will be necessary for the city to look after the interests of those who are unable to obtain fuel and those who have a supply will find it up to them to assist their less fortunate neighbors. FARM HOME BURN ED TO THE GROUND Residence on Farm 0: S. H. Thomas, Near Louisville, Burned to Ground Yesterday. From Friday's Dally. Yesterday afternoon the farm home of J- H- Thomas, located three miles east and two miles south of Louisville, was burned to the ground as the reKUlt of a fire of unknown origin. At the time of the fire the members of the family were absent from the home and the first known of the conflaration was when the neighbors residing near the place saw the structure bursting into flames but by that time the fire had gained . such headway that it was impossible I to check the flames and in a very few minutes the building was re, duced to a complete ruin and carry ing with it the contents of the house. When discovered the fire had such a headway that it was not possible to determine the cause of the fire. The family had left the home early in the morning and at the time of the fire they could not be located by the neighbors. It is thought that the fire was caused by an overheated stove. 1 The house was insured in the Farmers' Mutual Fire & Live Stock I:''U'ance company 'his eo:u'y fr.r $1,200 and the furniture for $200 in the same company, but this sum will onU cover about )..,( c.-i" the i,.ss as the house was quite good ;-ied and well improved. I DOINGS IN THE DISTRICT COURT Various Minor Matters Disposed of by Judge Begiey and Cleav ed front the Docket. From Frlday'B Dally. In the partition suit of Minnie Grove, et al. versus George Kamm. a decree of judgment in partition us prayed for and Carl F. Ganz appoint ed as referee to sell real estate. At torney A. G. Wolfenbarger of Lin coln was appointed as guardian ad litem for Ethel Tipling. incompetent. and who has an interest iu the prop erty. In the case of Nellie Gorder versus F. H. Gorder et al. the findings were for the plaintiff and permission was granted to trustee to sell real estate. Attorney A. G. Cole was appointed as guardian ad litem for the minor de fendants in the case. The motion in the case of Caroline Propst -ersus Dwight Propst in which the plaintiff sought increase in amount of ali mony, was denied by the court; the defendant had not been served with notification of the tae. TWO WEDDINGS OCCUR IN THE CITY YESTERDAY Frcm Friday's Dallv. Yesterday two weddings occurred in this city as fitting observance of the Thanksgiving day. the first being I that of Mr. George Radford and Mis? Winifred McDole, both of Glenwood. Iowa, and the oung people being married by Rev. H. G. McCluskey of the Presbyterian church. The second of the weddings was that of Otto J. Kramer and Mrs. Adeline Newton of this city, who were united in the bonds of holy wedlock by Rev. A. V. Hunter yesterday afternoon at the heme of the bride on Wintersteen hill. In Omaha the day before Thanks giving witnessed the issuance of the greatest number of marriage licen res for a single day in the history of the city, totaling "4. The young lady who writes them out and in quires, "Dog or marriage?" in most pleasant tones of the applicant, said to a newspaper reporter that the line of waiting swains resembled much the bread line, and she questions if some of them won't be in that line too b3fore long. Apparantly the h. c. of 1. doesn't deter young men from taking unto themselves a wife. ENTERTAINS RELATIVES from Fridays Daily A very pleasant family dinner was enjoyed yesterday at the couniry home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Peacock west of the city, who enter tained for the holiday Mr. and Mrs. George A. Kafl'enberger and daugh ters, Ola, Mina and GolJa and Gladys of Lincoln and Mr. John B. Kaften berger and bride at a fine Thanks giving dinner party. The day was one filled with enjoyment and pleas ure to the members of the party who had not had the pleasure of meeting together for some time. LOCATES IN CASS COUNTY From Friday's Dally. The many friends of Ralph Lar son in this city and vicinity will be pleased to learn that this popular young man has decided to locate in Cass county and has accepted the po sition as cashier of the Bank of Com merce at Louisville and will at once assume his new duties. Mr. Larson was employed at the bank prior to his enlistment in the army early in ID IT and has since his return from service been engaged in the banking business at North Platte. Nebraska, but resigns his position there to accept the Louisville job. During his sojourn In Louisville, Mr. Larson made many warm friends who are delighted to learn that he will once more be with them. You will enlov reading Harold Bell Wright's new book, "The Rec reation of Brian Kent." Get one now, at the. Journal office. MEMBERS OF M. E. CHOIR ENTERTAINED AT HOUSEWARMING AFFAIR AT NEW HOME OF MR. AND MRS. DON C. YORK. IMPORTED MUSICAL PROGRAM Together with Other Amusement Features and Delicious Re freshments at Late Hour Fmm Saturday's Dallv. Last evening the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Don C. York on South Eighth street was the scene of a very pleasant gathering- when they entertained the members of the Methodist choir as well as a few friends at a Iiousewarming and the occasion was one of rare pleasure to the members of the party. This was 1 the first opportunity that the mem bers of the choir have had of meet ing at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. York and the home received a lifting housewarming in the pleas ant musical evening participated in by the members of the part-. The house was decorated with the bril liant and attractive autumn leaves that added a pleasing touch to the handsomely arranged rooms. With so much musical talent pres- rii.t it was announced mat an imported-" program would be giveu and the various guests who were not numbers of the choir were called on for selections. Miss:es Golda and Gladys KalTenberger. of Lincoln, gave a very pleasing duet and these two former choir members charmed the guests at the party by their delight ful number. Mr. Charles A. Spacht. of Lincoln. Rev. A. V. Hunter and Mr. Fred Dillay were also called on to contribute to the program and each responded with excellent solo numbers that were heartily encored. One of the most delightful features of the program was the reading by Mrs. R. B. Hayes of a poem. "A Mes sage from Mars," in which fche mem bers of the choir were all given men tion as well as those who had served in the choir in the years past. , At theconclusion of the program an evening of old time songs was en joyed by the members of the party and as the lights were switched off the soft, flickering glow of the can dles lent a pleasing touch to the scene and many of, the songs so fa miliar to the 'members of the party, each filled with memories of times gone by, were given, Mr. E. H. Wes- cctt serving as accompanist at the piano. During the course of the evening very enjoyable refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. L. V. Copenhaver and the nieces cf Mrs. York. Mabel Lee Copenhaver and Elizabeth Wynn and Miss Mary Clark, of Lincoln. The out of town guests to enjoy the evening were Mrs. C. S. Polk. Misses Gladys and Golda Kaffenber ger, Mr. Charles A. Spacht and Miss Ola Kaffenberger, all of Lincoln. SAYS ACCIDENT WAS CAUSE OF DEFEAT Andy Schmader, Louisville Fighter, Eelieves He Can Win Over Big Bill Brennen. From Saturday's Dally. The press dispatches last week an nounced that Andy Schmader, of Louisville, Nebraska, had been knock ed .out in the fourth round by Bill Brennan at Philadelphia. It was a sad disappointment for his many friends in Louisville who have been keeping a close watch on the career of the young navy champion. In a personal letter to the editor of the Courier Andy says in part: "I suppose you have seen that I lost my fight to Bill Brennan on the l-Tth at Philadelphia? Brennen is a good man and is on his way to meet the big fellow, Dempsey, but confi dentially I feel certain that I can best him and if I get another chance you will hear a different story. I was not in condition for this fight and this lest me the decision. Five days be fore the bout I received a bad cut over my eye through an accident and it did not get a chance to heal. In the second round I was hit over he eye and i.t started a great flow of blood and up until the fourth i round I was bleeding in bad shape i and my seconds were unable to stop it. On this account the referee and doctor of the club stopped the fight. Te!l my friends in the old town that I am feeling fine and that they will hear from me again before long." 1 Louisville Courier. RETURNS HOME FROM HOSPITAL Leonard Meisinger Recuperating in Nice Shape Spent Several Week.3 at Institution. From Saturday's DAily. Leonard Meisinger, one of the pop ular young men of the city, who for the past several weeks has been com pelled to remain at the Ford hospital in Omaha as the result of a relapse sustained following an operation for the removal of his tonsils, has been able at last to return home. Leonard has been in a very critical condition for seme time as the re sult of frequent hemorrhages and it is with the greatest of pleasure that his many friends will learn that he has so far recovered as to be able to be back in the home circle. He is still feeling quite weak as the result of the long and serious ordeal thru which he was compelled to pass but with a short rest will soon be back in his usual good healtli. IS VISITING WITH FRIENDS IN CITY Kenneth MacFee, Well Known Edu ' cator of Orient is Guest at the H. G. McClusky Home. From Saturday's Dallv. Rev. and Mrs. H. G. McClusky have as their house guest this week one of the leading educators of the orient, Kenneth MacFee, who is one of the ablest authorities on the coun tries of the far east in this country. Mr. MacFee has spent several years in teaching in Egypt as well as two years in India and a number of years in China and his reputation as a teacher has been recognized by the government in extending to him an offer to assist in the work of the American consular service in the Chinese nation. This gentleman is an old friend of Rev. and Mrs. Mc Clusky and for several years Mrs. McClusky was in attendance at Park college at Parksville. Missouri, which institution was presided over by the father of Mr. MacFee and the oppor tunity of the friends to visit with each other is one that has been thor oughly enjoyed by all of them. ooose anything? Try a lournat An Asset! A checking account with this bank gives to its owner a definite standing in the business world. Because of our conservative stand ards in accepting accounts, a connec tion here implies business integrity of the highest order. These things help make your bank account a moral asset as well as a fi nancial one. First National Bank "The Bank Where You Feel at Home. " THE COLD AND SNOW ADD TO SERIOUSNESS OF THE COAL SITUATION OMA HA UNDER DRASTIC REGU LATIONS NEXT WEEK . A HEAVr MANTLE OF WHITE Covers West Country, Extending as Far South as Phoenix, Arizona Trains Running Late Fiotn Saturday's Dally. The entire I'nited State:; from the Mississippi river west to the I'acilic coast today is lying uiidt-r a heavy coating of ftei-ey whiteness and the storm is spreading to he ast and interfering with the train service of the different lines of railroads oper ating through the west. Snow lius been reported as far -ast as ToK do. Ohio, and south to Phoenix, Arizona, which city was vi-ited by its i.ryl snow storm since 1S9". Los Aimt lfs, California, is shivering with a tem perature of 30 above zero, but so far the citrus crop has not been af. ete 1 Ly the sudden drop in temperature. However, the Californians can ;V 1 comfortable when they learn that at Lander, Wyoming, the temperature reached 20 below zero and this ex treme cold is pit-vailing over the northern mountain states with but little signs of abatement. Locally the cold has not been in tense, although the snowfall has been very heavy and is tt ill continu ing with only thort intermissions. The temperature has remained at from 18 to 15 above zero and this has been very fortunate for every one. In view of the cold spell the on dition of the coal supply has given much worry and thought to the peo ple of the city as with the train ser vice handicapped by the :torni ami the general shortage cf coal over liq uation the situation is far from as suring and will require the 1 1.. t careful use of the available coal sup ply. In the city of Omaha drastic regu lations of the coal supply have al ready been made and only the essen tial industries will be operated if, the strike continues into the comi: g week. The schools of that city will be closed after this week and the churches save for their Sunday ser vices as well as all industries term ed "non-essential." Included in. the list of the non-essential industries is that of the packing plants aside from the cold storage departments, and this Mill mean that several thousand employes will be idle in a few days for an indefinite term, the street rail way service is to be curtailed and retail stores will be asked to make a satisfactory reduction in their coal supply.