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cal Sccishv platteimoutb VOL. XXXVII. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1920. No. 59 HEARINGS ON PROPOSED DIS TRICTS BEGUN LARGE NUMBER OF PATRONS AF FECTED BY CHANGES MEET AT COURT HOUSE. ent to take part in the hearing were ' provided with copies of the new law so that tiiey could see the different provisions and t lie methods by which the re-districting had been carried out. Tomorrow the districts near South Rend, Murdock, Greenwood, Alvo Kagle andportions of Lancaster. Otoe and Saunders counties will be given hearings vn the districts in which they are interested. FARMERS ELEVATOR COMPANY MEETS HEARINGS IN THE COURTROOM CULLOM ELEVATOR COMPANY MEETS Protests Against Boundaries of Out- Elect Officers for Ensuing Year and lined Districts Are Fikd With Commission. Transact Large Amount of Busi ness at Annual Meeting. From Monday's Dail.v. This morning the count y court house was the scene of much activity when the residents of the school dis tricts of the county gathered to lay their complaints before the commis sion selected to prepare the proposed school districts. The districts to be brought before the commission hi? morning were districts 1. 2 and 9 and a large number of representa tives of these districts were on hand to enter their objections to the dis tricts. The large number of the mem bers of the school boards and inter ested residents of the districts being present made it necessary to trans fer the hearings from the office of County fiueprintendent Miss Alpha Petersen to the district court room where there was cmple seating ca pacity for the visitors. The hearing was presided over by James M. Tee garden of "Weeping Water and the two other members of the commis sion. Superintendent Miss Peterson and Hon. John J. Gust in of Murdock were also present to take part In the mrti ngr County Attorney. .-iL..CoTe was introduced and explained the many confusing details of the law passed by the last legislature and under which the commission was compelled to proceed to their work, lie pointed out that the action of the commission was not consolidating the schools of the county but that the districts were outlined under the tit le of proposed consolidated districts as would be adopted in case the school districts at a later date should, desire consolidation under the new law. In case there was no objection made to the proposed boundaries the county superintendent would be com pelled to proclaim these districts to be established and in making any changes the appeal should go to the office of the state superintendent and then the matter would be up to the residents the districts, to se cure petitions representing 25 per cent of the voters of the proposed dis tricts, asking for an election to pass upon the districts that might be ap proved by the commission and the of fice of the state superintendent. This would then result in an election as the county superintendent has no powers except those made mandatory by the law In this matter and the election must be called on the receipt and filing of the petition of the vot ers. The hearing this morning took up merely the boundaries and sites, of the school houses and while indi rectly preparing the way for consol idation later if it should be desired it v.-as not in any way taking steps to consolidate the school districts. This afternoon hearings v ere had on districts 19.11, 12 and 21 anu the representatives of these districts v ere present to add their expressions tf opinion to general plan of th2 establishing of' the proposed school districts. Frorr Tuesday's Pally. The stockholders of the Cullcra Elevator Co. held their annual meet ing on Saturday at the school house near that place and proceeded to look over the record of the business of the year 1919 as well as to select the officers for the ensuing year. The officers selected were: President C. T. Peacock. Vice President Louis Born. Secretary H. A. Schneider. Treasurer P. T. Pecker. Director C. W. Stnehr. The business of the elevator the year was very satisfactory though not as good as in the years past due to the extraordinary condi tion prevailing in the grain business over the country and in the cur j j shortage. It is exnected that the com- I I com i n ir venr nri nf tlin lirieli trct nnn v Mill ennn uuitnrA .1 ti i . - Tri 1 11 1 - - ger to have charge of the elevator. for al- Cedar Creek Elevator Co. Hald An nual Meeting Saturday at That City Selected Officers. Cr'im Mi nrtav's Paliv. The Farmers Elevator Co. of Cedar Creek, one of the active and prosper ous grain buying companies of the county held their annual election on Saturday afternoon at that place and in his farm work .n the plantation and was induced -.this year by his friends and nelgnr- ,rs to consent to having his named u-ed as a member of the senate from Washington coun ty in the primary; While Mr. Shel don during his lifinie in Nebraska was a member V f the republican party he was not f nie hide-bound partisan type and his splendid at tainments and bri:.l minded views on the quest ion fhi.t affect the south greater than any o'fier section of the country caused his r loelion as a non partisan to the shi'e legislature of the southern state. His experience and ability have Vni found of the YOUNG PEOPLE ARE MARRIED IN OMAHA 3eorge E. Murray. Well Known in This City. United in Marriage to Leada B. Ellis. made a review of the year's business as well as selecting the new officers j greatest benefit in the development lor the year. The officers of the I of the state of h is adoption company have labored hard for the success of the organization and in recognition of that fact the stock holders decided that they would ask them to continue the good work for the year 1920 and accordingly the following were chosen: President Heniv Horn. Vice President W. II. Lohnes. Secretary Martin L. Friedrieh. Treasurer John II. Albert. Directors John Gauer. E. Ahl E. Meisinger. The elevator has been under the management of Andy Thompsen for the past year and has been very suc cessful in the work of handling the grain business that has come from he farmers of this prosperous com munity and Mr. Thompsen was ac cordingly chosen for another year. The report of the business operations hews a neat sum realized for the tockholders of the company on their vestment and the prospects for the HELD INTERESTING JOINT INSTALLATION COUNTY COMMIS SIONERS IN SESS'N AUTO THIEF IS NABBED Board Reorganises With C. F. Harris as Chairman and Takes Up Ap pointment of Other Officers. SCHOOL HEARINGS ARE CONTINUED Hearings on Proposed Districts at Louisville, Weeping Water, Avoca, Wabash, Manley and EJmwood. From Tuesday's Dally.. This morning more of the school districts of the county were heard on the proposition of the proposed school districts as outlined by the re districting committee. The situation as to the districts and the law In re gard to the proposition was explain ed by J. M. Tcegarden, chairman of the commission and the voters pres- From Tuesday's lally. This morning the board of county commissioners met at the court house and proceeded to re-organize for the year by the election of Commissioner C. F. Hariss of Union as chairman. Commissioner H. J. Miller of Alvo and Commissioner Pitz as junior members of the board. The board also took up several matters of the year's business that were demanding their attention and among these was the appointment of a county physician, and for this of fice Dr. P. V. Hrendel of Murray was selected, succeeding l)r. F. W. Cruse of Weeping Water. For the position of superintendent of the county farm the board pro ceeded to re-elect J. II. Tarns, the present efficient superintendent and f'xed the salary at $1,500 a year. Mr. Tarns has held this position for a number of years and it has been largely due to his excellent work that the farm has been put on a pay ing basis and now Is more than self supporting in every way and the re appointment of Mr. Tarns reflects the good judgment of the board. The commissioners also settled the claim of Charles Clark and Clarissa Clark against the county for damages alleged to have been sustained as the result of a defective bridge or culvert on the O street road near Union. The claim of the parties was originally $.'00 for Clarissa Clark and $300 for Charles Clark but the board in their settlement gave $175 to Clarissa Clark and $75 to Mr. Clark. The accident out of which the damages arose occurred on Sep tember 5. 1919. The board at this session will probably pass on the matter of the appointment of the county highway commissioner for which position there are a number of applicants from different portions of the county. "mm Tnpsdnv's Dally. Earl Henry, a young man who is charged with the theft of several au tomobiles in Lancaster county was lirrsted in Omaha Sunday and will vie turned over to the Lancaster coun ty authorities. Sheriff Miller of that county going to Omaha yesterday to take charge of the prisoner. The young man is also wanted in Cass county having taken a car sometime ago from Eagle. ne will be charged with his crime in Lancaster county and later will be turned over to Sher iff Quinton of this county to be given a hearing on the Eagle auto theft. DEATH OF L. B. BROWN Prom MnnflHv'w Da It v. The death of Lig R. Brown, for years one of the old residents of Cass county, occurred at Denver Satur day afternoon and the message was received here yesterday morning by Mrs. John Cory, niece of the depart ed gentleman. The funeral service will be held at Denver from the resi dence of the niece in that city and the body laid to rest in that place. OPPOSE CHANGES IN SCHOOL DISTRICT Residents of District No. G, at Meet ing Saturday Go on Record as Opposing the New Plan. Saturday afternoon the voters of school district No. 6 east of Murray met and expressed in the following resolution their disapproval of the proposed school district changes as being unjust : "Resolved, by the voters of said district that we are opposed to pro posed consolidated district No. 6 as proposed by the re-districting com mittee of Cass county, Nebraska. o we are not in favor of any change in Jistrict Xo. 6." (Signed) WM. D. WHEELER G. il. MEISIXGEK P. J. WHEELER L. A. BIXTXER W. A. WHEELER FRANK GRAUF LOUIS REIN HACK EL ROUT. D. PATTERSON BEN BECKMAN. MAKING A SUCCESS AS A LEGISLATOR Former Governor G. L. Sheldon of Nebraska One of Leaders in Mississippi Legislature. Ftom Tuesday's Dally. The, session of the legislature of the state of Mississippi which is now meeting at Jackson, the state capital, has as one of its chief figures one of Nebraska's most successful public men, Hon. George Lawson Sheldon, former senator from Cass county for several terms and later governor of the state of Nebraska. Governor Sheldon left Nebraska shortly after the expiration of his term as gover nor in 1909 and located on his plan tation in Washington county, Missis- Fron Tuesday's Da I! v. On Saturday afternoon in Omaha occurred the marri.tge of a former Mattsmouth younj, man. George E. Murray and Miss L'ada H. Ellis, of that city. The wedding was a very juiet one. the only attendants beir. he witnesses and the contracting parties. Mr. and J.Irs. Murray will continue to make iheir home in Omaha. The groom is a former Platts- -nouth young man und son of Mrs. J. . Murray, who for the past few rears has been making her home at miaha. George is very popular miong a large circb- of warm friends .vho will learn with the greatest of pleasure of his new happiness and trust that he and Lis helpmate may -njoy years oi naprtiuess ami suc cess. 3. A. R. and W. R. C. Meet Togeth er Saturday for Investiture oi Positions of Honor. From Monday's nail v. Saturday afternoon the members jf the Grand Army of the Republic ind the Woman's Relief Corps met at their rooms in the court house in joint installation of ofiicers of these two patriotic organizations. The installing officer for the Grand Army was Thomas W. Glenn and for he Relief Corps Mrs. George Dodge, who charged each of the elected offi- :ers with the duties and responsibili- les of the various positions that hey are to occupy. The Relief Corp ilso initiated three new members in to their society, Mrs. Mae Morgan Mrs. E. H. Weseott and Miss Clara Mae Morgan being the new addition to the corps. A very pleasant pie luncheon was enjoyed as a social feature of the afternoon. the ladies having pre pared some .twenty of the delicious pastry "like mother used to make, and which made a most pleasing fea Hire of the interesting program. one of very excellent material and carried some of the best players of the Iowa city but were unable to break up the plays of the local ag gregation composed of the former high school stars and wrio had the visitors guessing all the time. The j Plattsmouth team is an evenly bal- tnced organization and the team work shown was of a very high type J and aided in securing the victory by the united efforts of the members rather than by individual nlaylng. The members of the team were na turally well pleased over the out come of the game and especially at the attendance which was Quite large and the auditors demonstrated their ''nterest and enthusiasm throughout the game. Clarence Beal officiated as referee to the satisfaction of the members of both of the teams. TO ARRANGE FOR STATE MEETING A FORMER PLATTS MOUTH LADY IN MOVIES Mrs. Claire Butler Lee Meeting With Great Success in Silent Drama on Pacific Coast. Sheriff C. D. Quinton of This City, President State Sheriffs. Pre paring for Meeting. '"r"m Tiif ilay's Pally. Sheriff C. I). Quinton was in Om aha today completing the arrange ments for holding the state meet !ng of the Nebraska Sheriffs' associa tion, of which Mr. Quinton is the head. The state association will meet in Omaha Friday for their ses sion and a large attendance of the law enforcers of the state i3 expect ed. Sheriff Mike Clark of Douglas county is preparing to entertain the cut state sheriffs at a big fish din ner Friday as a feature of the con vention. VISITING WITH HOME FOLKS joying Visit With Parents in This City. 'rom Monday's Dally. The development of. the moving picture business of the country has brought with it a vast array of stars of the screen and among these is numbered a young lady who in her girlhood claimed Plattsmouth as her home and her success in the film William Shea, Jr., of Alliance is En- world has a keen interest to the many old friends of the family and the young people with whom the star was associated in her girlhood here in this city. The star is Mrs. Clare Lois Butler Lee or as she is better known by her screen name. Miss Lois Lee. Mrs. Lee is the daughter cf for mer Mayor C. M. Butler and wife of this city and prior to her marriage and entrance into the work of the screen she made her home at Lincoln to which point the family removed after leaving this city. Her latest triumph is that of being selected by William Russell for his leading wo man in the drama '.'The Lincoln Highwayman" and which is soon to be released for showing by the pro ducing company. The great person al beauty of this talented young star has made a great impression upon the producers of the films and Mr. Russell considers Mrs. Lee one of the handsomest women in the movies at the present time and her gifted stage presence and expression has won her the greatest success In the pictures in which she has appeared. ISSUES MARRIAGE LICENSE From Tuesday's Pally. This morning a marriage license was issued to Rudolph Meisinger of Cedar Creek and Miss Nellie Knutson of Louisville. The young people are well known and popular young peo ple of Eight Mile Grove precinct. From Monday's Daily. William Shea, Jr., who suffered such severe injuries several weeks ago in a boiler explosion at Alliance. Neb., where he is employed in a pot ash plant is at the home of his par ents in this city to enjoy a visit with his parents and also to have his in juries treated by a specialist in Oma ha. Mr. Shea has been very fortunate in escaping great permanent injury as the result of the his experience in the explosion and is now showing marked imprpvement in his condi tion. His greatest injury has been to his left eye which is affected by small particles of iron which lodged there as the result of the explosion and Dr. Gifford, the eye specialist of Omaha, is engaged in looking after the injured eye and expects to have the sight of the eye restored In a few weeks time. Aside from this there has been no very serious effects on Mr. Shea of the accident and his face which was badly burned is im proving very nicely and will after a short course of treatment be restored to normal condition. Mr. Howard Poge, who was also injured in -the explosion, is in the city visiting with Mr. Shea and also being treated by the specialists in Omaha. WOODMEN CIRCLE ELECTS OFFICERS WOODMEN TO STAGE CLASS INITIATION PLANS AFOOT FOR BIG MEETING HERE THE LATTER PART OF THIS MONTH. HEAD CAMP OFFICIALS TO COME As Well as Crack Drill Team from 0m2ha Camp Many New Members Secured. At Interesting Meeting Held Last Evening Ra-Adjustment of Rates is Explained. ""rni Wednesday's Dally. The Woodmen Circle held a most interesting meeting last evening. Mrs. Kate Remington, one of the supreme ofiicers was present at the meeting, explaining to the members the re-adjustmeut of rates. Election of officers took place, the newly elected officers for the ensu ing year being: Mrs. M. E. Manspeaker. guardian. Mrs. Frank Dunbar, past guardian. Georgia Matoush, advisor. Marie E. Kaufmann. clerk. Marie Swoboda. banker. Mrs. Martha Bates, chaplain. Anna Rys and Mrs. Trility, atten dants. Miss Geis and Mr6. Heneger, sen tinels. Mrs. Jesse Brady, Miss Nora Ken nedy and Mrs. Hankinson, managers. Mrs. Jesse Brady, musician. Dr. Flynn and Dr. Westover, phy- icians. Mrs. Fields, captain of drill staff. CALLED TO LINCOLN FILES SUIT TO QUIET TITLE GLENWOOD TEAM IS CLEANED UP ON Mr. and Mrs. Cory departed yester- I day afternoon for Denver where they 6ippi, where he has since made his will attend the funeral services. home. lie has been very successful From TtieFdav's Pally This morning an action was filed n the district court entitled i3aac Plattsmouth City Proves Too Clever for Visitors and Wins by Score of 49 to 14 Last Night. From Wednesday's DaHy. Last evening the gym at the high school was well filled by the enthus iastic basket ball fans of the city to witness the conflict between the team representing Glenwood and the local town team1. The visiting team was W. Teegarden vs. Mrs. Alfred Thomp- i son, et al, in which the plaintiff asks to have title to real estate In Weeping Water quieted. FOR SALE Cottonwood and maple block wood $4 and $5 per load delivered. Elbert Wiles, Telephone 3521. tf-dw rom Wednesdays Pally. Sheriff G. D. Quinton has received message from Governor McKelvie calling hira to Lincoln on Friday to a speciaf conference and the message comes at a very inopportune time for the sheriff who has the plans for the state meeting of the sheriffs of Ne braska all completed and as the sher- ffs' association is to meet on the ame day at Omaha as the governor's conference at Lincoln the matter is one hard to adjust. f NOW LOCATED IN OMAHA Prom Wednesdays Dally. Chris Parkening and wife, two of the prominent residents west of the city for a number of years are now located in their new home at 3905 Douglas street, Omaha, where they are to make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Parkening will enjoy their declining years in the metropolis where they have purchased a fine home and will enjoy the life of the citv hereafter. For Sale Fur robe. See William Rice at Richey lumber yard. 6td-4tw .'rom Wednesday' Pally. The members of Ca.s Camp No. 332, Modern Woodmen of America, are planning a big meeting and class adoption for Wednesday evening, January 2Sth. which will be one of the largest gatherings of the order in the county during the year. A large number of new members have been secured for the order and Dep uty W. C. James, of Lincoln, is in the city to assist in seeing that the local officers have assistance in rounding up the young men of the community into this big and active fraternity. It is planned to have a number of the head camp officials here on the evening of the big meeting to aid in the festivities and if possible. Head Consul A. R. Talbot will be present to Join the members of Cass (.'amp in the meeting. The crack drill team of the Oma ha Camp will be present to exemplify the work of the order in the initia tory degrees and with their nation wide reputation there will be a treat for the members of the local tamp and the visiting brethren. The local camp of the Modern Woodmen has grown into one of the largest organizations in the city and its membership embraces citizens from every walk in life. Despite the storms that have swept over the greater part of the fraternal orders of the country, the Modern Wood men have successfully weathered the storm and are today in the fore front of the 'leading organizations of the nation. The firm and able administration of the head consul and assistant officers has put the or der in excellent condition and it is now enjoying as great a success as in its youth with an ever incrensing membership all over the land. It is expected that on the night of the adoption a large number of the camps of the county will be present to assist in the big fraternal gathering. FOR SALE A choice 5 acres close in. Modern house of 6 rooms, furnace, electric ligh-ts, well, cistern, chicken house, barn, some fruit. This property is a bargain. Will be off the market February 1st. Inquire of A. A. Alex ander; phone 251. j!2-lwdaw Itching, bleeding, protruding or blind ;iles -have yielded to Doan's Ointment. 60c at all stores. -5 1 Notice to Farmers! The Income Tax Law demands that those who filed their returns on the inventory basis last year, shall file on the same basis this year. If your 1918 returns were filed on the inven tory basis, be sure to take an inventory of your possessions before the close of the present year. If we can be of service to you in any way in this connection, feel free to consult us. First National Bank "The Bank Where You Feel at Home. " 7"5 rT 7T