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platfcsmoutb 3 vol. xxxvn. ptiTTSMOOTH. HEBRASKA. IHUESDAY, FEEEUASY SC. 1820. No. 70 I HONORING THE MEMORY OF NA TION'S HEROS HUGH KEARNS POST NO. 5G OF AMERICAN LEGION HAVE CHARGE OF SERVICES. CERTIFICATES ARE PRESENTED French Government Honors Nation's Dead Who Perished in the Caus; of Democracy. From Monday's PaTlv. Yesterday afternoon the auditori u:n of the high school was the scene of a gathering that market! the first memorial service in honor f the dead of the nation who had perished in the world's war and was also signalized by the presentation to the nearest relatives of the cer tificates presented by the republic of France as a token of gratitude and homage to the memory of the men who had made the supreme sac rifice in the cause of world liberty and the preservation ot civilization. The fact that the war department had been unable to get the full num ber of certificates into the hands of the Lesion posts will make neces sary the giving out of a number of these certificates later when they have been filled out by the depart ment. The memorial services were pre sided over by Aubrey Duxbury, com mander of the local post, who in a few remarks stated the purpose of the gathering and the opportunity it had afforded the Legion' to honor the memory of those who now sleep the rest of the just, having fallen in the cause of their country. The opening number of the pro gram was a fitting overture arrang ed by the orchestra under the direc tion of Dr. A. D. Caldwell and con futing of Mrs. Caldwell, violinist. Kj II. Schulhof and nr. Caldwoll cornets, and Miss Catherine W.id riick. pianist. The scripture lesson was given by Rev. A. V. Hunter of the Firt Meth odist church who selected as his text the 27th Psalm. Rev. II. CI. McClusky. pastor of the Presbyterian church, offered the prayer and calling the divine bless ing upon the memory of those who had served and fallen in their duty to their country, to those who had loved and mourned their death and upon .the aim and purposes of the service men who have joined them selves together info the American Legion. ; The male quartet gave a very pleasing patriotic number. "The Flag Without a Stain." at the opening of the program and preceding the read ing of the honor roll , sang "The Vacant Chair," one of the great songs that will live forever as long as the love of home and country re main in the hearts of men. The quar tet was composed of Rev. A. V. Hunter. Rev. II. G. McClusky, Frank A. Cloidt and Don V. York and the voices make one of the most pleas ing quartets that has been heard in t"ie city and their selections were given with much impressiveness. The poem. "France in Battle Flame," descriptive or the arming ad arousing of the French nation rf their invasion and their struggle for liberty and life was given in a most artistic manner by Mrs. Wil liam Baird. one of the city's talent ed ladies. The accompaniment for Mrs. T'.aird as well as for the quar tet numbers was furnished by Mr. E. H. Weseott. The address of the afternoon was gfven by Rev. Father Michael A. Shine, rector of St. John's Catholic church and the address rang with a fervid patriotism that was most ap propriate to the gathering that hon ored the patriots who sleep on land : asd sea as sacrifices that the nation J might live. The soeaker pointed out to significance of the date to the French people as one filled with memories of the greatness of Wash- ington and the caue of liberty and which bad been fittingly chosen by the French government to honor the American boys who had made the supreme sacrifice in the world's war. That it was impossible to add to the glory that was -theirs by mere idle words, when their deeds of greatness would remain forever was stated by the speaker but the pres ervation of the ideal for which they died was urged by the able orator and it was the task of the American Legion and the citizenship of the United States to see that the.e sac rifices had uot been made in vain. Father Shine paid a glowing tribute to the American Legion and its ob jects and aims and urged the full est co-operation of the citizens in making it possible for the organi zation to carry out the tasks for which their comrades had given their lives. The honor roll of those for whonr the certificates had been prepared was read by Ren Windham and the following certificates were awarded: Hngh J. Kearns. Matthew Jirousek. Harold D. Marshall. Robert Jacks. Edward Ripple. Jr. Henry Hirz. Jr. Edward J. Wight. George Kopischka. Relatives of others who have fall en on the field of battle or died in service wilt be reached later when the additional certificates are re ceived. The- meeting was closed bp the singing of "America" by the audi ence and Rev. A. V. Hunter des- missed the gathering with the bene diction of the Holy Spirit. Uniformed ushers selected from the Legion membership consisted of Eugene Vroman, Edward Rebai. Ralph Allen. George Kearns and Eugene Lister. FIRE WIPES OUT GHAS. PARKER HOME Owner of House Has Narrow Escape From Suffocation in Fire Sunday Morning. Prom Monday's Daily The home of Cahrles M. Parker on Chicago avenue .was entirely de stroyed y fire early Sunday morn ing, the conflagration being discov ered a few minutes after 1 o'clock bv Mr. Parker who awoke half euf- focated to find the flames bursting through the ceiling of the room he was occupying and the whole struc ture ablaze. The fire is thought to have originated from some defect in the chimney as the fire had gained great headway on the roof and ceil ing when discovered. The owner of the building had a close call from death as he was half dazed and suf focated when at last he awoke and a few minutes more and the flames would have made escape impossible. Only a few trifles that could be hur riedly gateher from the rooms not abloze were saved from the fire and the house and contents will be prac tically a total loss. At the time of the fire Mr. Parker was alone in the home as Mrs. Parker had left Saturday for a short visit in Omaha and returned to find the home wiped out of existence. This property was formerly owned by J. C. Petersen and was located just at the foot of the McConkie hill from Chicago ave nue to the county road south of the city. The house and contents were partially covered by insurance so that the loss will not fall so heaT ily on the owner of the building, al though many of the household ef fects will be impossible to replace at any price. In their loss Mr. and Mrs. Parker will have the deepest sympathy of the many friends as the loss of the home will be one hard to replace as it destroyed many of the treasured articles that they had possessed for a number of years. SUFFERS SEVERE FALL Yesterday morning Mrs. . Byron . Reed sustained a very severe fall at j her home in the south portion of the city and as a result will be confined to her home for some time. Mrs. Reed had stepped out of the kitchen door for a moment before the other ) members of the family had arisen . and slipped and fell to the ground, badly spraining: and wrenching her back and was in such condition that it was impossible for her to arise or reach the house. Tbe cries of the injured lady brought her two sons to her rescue and she was carried to the house and medical assistance called to look after aer iajuries. I MASS MEETING HELD TO ORGANIZE STORE Co-Operative Mercantile Establish lishment Proposed by Number of Residents cf Citv. From Wednesday's Daily. Yesterday afternoon quite a !arg number of the employes of ihe Uur lington shops as well as farmers and others interested in the formation of an association for the organization of a co-operative mercantile estab lishment met at Coates hall to take the first steps in the organization. A. R. Johnson presided over the meeting as chairman while Attorney A. L. Tidd assisted the temporary organization as to the legal phases necessary in the formation of such an association as has been suggested. Mr. Tidd was acting in behalf of Attorney C. A. Rawls who has been the advisor of the committee in the drawing up of the tentative plans of the association. Mr. Johnson ex plained some of the steps that are necessary to get the co-operative store in existence such as organiza tion and requested that the members present give some idea of what they thought should enter into the chief points of the new organization, such as capital stock, the value of the shares and the limitation of the amount that might be owned by one person. Mr. Tidd explained that un der the law that a stockholder could have but one vote no matter how many shares they might possess, as this was a part of the law adopted in 1919 by the legislature. The matter of the amount o.- cap ital stock of the proposed store was also discussed at some length by the auditors and the facts as to other towns that have adopted these stores was read by Mr. Johnson ranging from $200,000 to $100,000. After ome discussion it was decided that the capital stock of the proposed as sociation be placed at $100,000 in a series of shares which should have a par value of $10 each and that the limit of stock owned by one person should be $500. The placing of the value of the shares occasioned some discussion as a higher valuation of $25 a share was urged by C. E. Whittiker and John II. Hallstrom while the smaller- valuation was explained by Frank Libershal that it would permit a 'arger number of the laboring men to participate in the shareholding of the association, and the meeting finally adopted tbe lower price for the shares. It was also decided that as soon as the sum of $25,000 had been raised that the store would be put. into operation. To canvass the city to secure sub scriptions for the proposed store a committee is to be appointed and when they have completed their la bors a more permanent organization made and the by-laws and permanent organization effected. DEATH OF MRS. FRED STEWART TODAY Passes Away at Horns in South Por tion of City This Afternoon After Short Illness. from Wednesday's Daily. The community was profoundly shocked this afternoon by the an nouncement of the death of Mrs. Fred Stewart which occurred at 2 o'clock following an illness of short duration. Mrs. Stewart was strick en with the flu about two weeks ago and following the birth and death of, the little babe which occurred a fe days ago the condition of Mrs. Stew art became a great deal worse and her recovery was recognized as a matter of great doubt and this af- lernoon she was called home to eter- nal rest and to join the little one that had gone before. Mrs. Stewart was formerly Miss Bertha Tarns and had been reared from girlhood in the city where her friends are legion and to them the news or her death comes as a great shock. To mourn her death she leaves the husband, one sen, Harold. aged two years, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hajis Tarns, three brothers and one sister. Fred Tamjj of Stewart, Nb.. Will Tarns of Omaha, Claus Tam f Nebraska. City and Miss An- na Tapis of this city, There Mat Wee arraageMeats made for the funeral as yet, and an nouncement of the idate for the ser viced will be made later by the fain ny. In their hour of grief at the part ing that has come so suddenly upon them the husband and little son and the parents and brothers and sisters will have the deepest sympathy of the entire community. CELEBRATE THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Godwin Married in Texas on February 22, 188C. FY'irn .Monday's Pnt!. ?.Ir. and Mrs. Elisha M. Godwin of this city, whom all the citizens know and honor, and who have made their home in Plattsmouth for many years past, were united in marriage in Dixie. Tex., February 22. 1SS0. The bride was'' Miss Sophia Ann Wynn and the groom Mr. Godwin. They continued to make their home in the southland for soino time but have made their borne in Platts- mouth for some time. This union was blessed with eight fine Americans whom we are pleased to number with the inhabitants of this city, while others of ihe family have gone out into the world to make homes for themselves. Mr. and Mrs. Godwin, with their family have made the best of citi zens, have been members of the Christian church of this city and have wielded their influence for the betterment of the city. Many friends in city congratulate them in the returning of the 40th anniversary of their wedding dav. V peculiar thing hns happened this vear which has not occurred since the year of their ? wedding. This couple were marfleifo'n FebrTiary22! on Sunday and on the anniversary of Washington's birthday, there being five Sundays in February that year and the like has not occurred since until this year. The Journal with their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes to this estimable couple. BODY OF MRS. TU LENE BROUGHT EAST Aged Lady Who Pcssed Away at Me ridian. Ida.. Thursday to be Laid to Rest at Liberty, Neb. "Vom Monday's Patlv. This morning the body of Mrs. M. H. Tulene, who passed away on Thursday at the home of her son, I. J. Decker, at Meridian, Ida., arrived in this city enroute to Liberty, N'eb.. where the funeral services are to be held tomorrow. Mrs. Tulene was 83 years of age at the tim? of her death and has for a great many years made her home in this city with her son. W. A. Tulene and fam ily, going last summer to Idaho, where she was to spend the winter with a son by a former marriage. I. Jerome Decker, and it was while at Meridian that she was stricken down and passed away. Mrs. Tu lene was the mother of W. A.. J. W. and A. C. Tulene of this city and was well known to a large number of the old residents of the city who had known and loved her during her long residence here. The three sons accompanied the body from this city to Liberty, it being transferred from the Burlington to the Missouri Pacific at this place and the funeral will be held tomorrow at Liberty owing to the lateness of the trains which made it impossible to held the cervices today. In addition to the three sons residing in Plattsmouth Mrs. Tulene is survived by three children from her first marriage, I. J. Decker of Meridian, Ida.. George Decker residing in Colorado and Mrs. Tom Gilmore of Hastings, Neb. CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the friends who in many ways have displayed their kindness during the funeral of my little daughter, also to the choir of the Christian church. John W. Lewis. FOR SALE Some alfalfa hay, also two ineu batorr Call phoae, t480-J. FUNERAL OF LITTLE DAUGHTER HELD HERE Services Held Friday Afternoon at Christian Church and Body Laid to Rest in Oak Kill Cemettry. "-om !ifnri-iy's rnllv The fiiner:;! s .t !. cf lililv Elsie Marie Lewis, ditimhtcr f .'ohn W. Lewi.-; "of Fort Morgan. Colo., wu' held on Friday afternoon at ;! o'clock from tl.e Christian church :md the body laid to rc.-.t in Ouk Hill ceme tery. Elsie Marie Lewis was born Au gust 21, 1912. at the liac near Te- kamah. Xeb., and died January 1920. at the home of her grandpar ents, Mr. and Mrs. V.". II. Barker, at Fort Morgan. Colo., where the ha: been making her home for the pasi year since the death cf her motlu-i rhe little one was also a grand la.igliter of Mr. and Mr. C. II. Lew is of this city and besides the grand parents leaves to mourn her deatl the father and two sisters. Thtlma. aged nine years, and Violet, aged five. The little one at the time cf her death was aged seven vears. five months and 13 davs. The father, John W. Lewis, was summoned back to his home on Sat urday by a message announcing the serious condition of his eldest daughter, Thelma. wlio is suffering from a severe case of bronchial pneumonia, and whose recovery is a matter of doubt. Mr. Lewis, who has just completed the sad task of laying one of his loved ones away, f.t once hastened home trusting that his loved one who was so ill might be spared to him. MAKING SUCCESS IN THE MUSICAL WORLD Jess F. Fair, Former Rsndent of City and Talented Musician, Has Great Success in East. v.Trr Mmn'ny's T'lllv. !n the graduating ciass of 1 T 0 -"5 of t lie Plattsmouth high school was a young man who. at that time, had developed an unusual skill in the musical line both as a pianist and vocalist and from the reports receiv ed from the east the youthful prom ise of a musical career has been mere than realized in the success he has found in his chosen line of life work. After leaving this city Mr. Fair studied at the university of Nebraska and the conservatory cf music in that city where his remark able skill and capacity for musical work was freely recognized by the authorities of the state school and from there he went to the larger schools in the enst to complete his musical education. Mr. Fair is now engaged as a voc al instructor in Boston where he has been remarkably successful a"nd has been spending the past two weeks in New York. Mr. Fair ex pects to return to New York in the spring to carry on his musical work until in August when he sails for Italy for an indefinite stay at Milan where he will study and cultivate the Italian methods so much in favor with the great vocalists of the world. NAME STATE OFFICERS FOR HITCHCOCK CLUB From Wednesday's Pally. The committee of the "Hitchcock for President" organization appoint ed to plan a campaign to obtain Ne braska's endorsement tot Senator G. M. Hitchcock for the democratic nomination for the presidency, has announced that state state officers as follows: President, John H. Mith en; treasurer! H. S. Daniel; secre tary, Edwin Boehler. Headquarters will shortly be opened and an executive committee will be chosen for the various con gressional districts. The committee which made the choice was composed of J. C. Dahl raan, chairman; John FJynn, South Side; Sophus Neble, H. S. Daniel, George Parks, Dr. Fred Sedlaeels aid Isaac Donecky. It was appointed under authority of a mass njaetlax held February 12, at which a local club was formed with Jonn A. Itine, preelieat. I RETURNS FROM CALIFORNIA From Wednesday"? Pally. T. L Todd and family, who have been spending the past three months in the delight of the Cali fornia climate and vi.sitiug at Long Beach and Los Angeles, have return ed to their home near tills city. The visit on the o:it was one that was enjoyed to the utmost by the mem bers of the party and the trip botli :o and from California was one that -4a ve them an opportunity of seeing a great deal of the country, and the trip was made in safety and comfort While in the California cities Mr. Todd and wife had the pleasure of meeting many of tiie old friends of their family who are now located there as well as their relatives who ire making their "uc me there and it is needless to say that tbe occasion was one that was much enjoyed. THE HAVELOCK SHOP TEAM WON GAME Close Contest Saturday Evening; at High School Gym Results in Victory for Visitors. from Monday's Pally. Saturday evening a close and ex- citng basket ball game occurred at the high school gym aud in which the team representing the Havelock railroad shops won from the Platts mouth town team by the dose score of 31 to 29. The game was one of the closest and best games witnessed this season on the floor of the gym aud while the locals were defeated they put up a splendid struggles and it was not until the last second of play that the contest was decided. -The locals are anxious for a re turn game as they are confident that they can reverse the story of the score and take the measure of, the Lancaster county basket eal! warriors. MAY LOSE EYESIGHT H'rnm Monday's Dallv. The many friends of Victor Sher wood of Omaha, and old time Platts mouth boy. will regret to learn that Mr. Sherwood is having a very seri ous time with hi eyes as the result of a tumor that formed on th op tic nerve and which was later re moved by the surgeons at the Mayo hospital in Rochester. Minn., in a very delicate operation. The oper ation was successful in the removal -f the tumor and saved the life of the young man who was in very ser ious condition as a result of the tumor and a few weeks longer would have brought fatal complications. Since the operation the right eye has been affected as tbe result of the growth and it is now sightless while the left eye is beginning to be affected and it is feared that this too will be rendere sljatless the result of the tumor. George P. Meisinger of near Ced ar Creek was in the city todav for t few hours looking; after some mat ters of business. 0i With Perfecl Safety! Your Down Town Modern service and modern equipment for the convenience of our customers will be found at this bank. Patrons will find here a private office room for their convenience. They are invited to make use of it. Stationery and local telephone service free. And when you are here, if you have any perplexing problem to solve, talk it over with one of our officers. You will probably find his ad vice valuable and helpful. First National Bank "The Bank Where YouFeel at Home.' MATRON OF 0. E. S. ORPHANAGE MARRIED Nuptials of Mrs. Hazel B. Smith of This City and J. W. Klossner of . Omaha Occurred Yesterday. From Monday's PaiV. Yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents. Mr, and Mrs. O. C. Bell, at Lincoln, oc curred the marriage of Mrs. Hazel B. Smith cf this city and Mr. J. W. Klossner of Omaha. Only the immed iate families were present at the ceremony. After the wedding luncheon the bride and groom de parted on a tbort honeymoon and will be at home to their friends af ter April 1 at Omaha. The bride has. during her resi dence in this city, been one of the popular ladies in the social life of the community, being very promi nent in the Kastein Star lodge as well as in the Daughter of the American Revolution ami is the rec ent of the local organization. She has been very successful In h r man agement of the Last em Star or phanage In this city of which she has been matron, greatly endearing herself to the little flock over whi'h she has been to faithful. The groom is a well known business man of Om aha and highly respected among the large circle of friends and associates and is also very active in the Ma sonic circles of the metropolis. A FAREWELL PARTY Prom WiJnexdiy'a Palty. A very pleasant farewell party was given ou Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. V. Beins in honor of Herbert, who i- to leave with the fatuily soon for their new home near Murray. Th evening was spent, in dauciug and playing games of all kinds at which the young people derived much pleasure. At a suitable hour a dainty luncheon was served which adJed to the enjoyment of the occasion. TUo.-e who were iu attendance were Misses Rose Baker. Lucy Stava. Iyis. Em ma. Doris and Mildred Smith. Fran ces and Hose Lepert, Olive Fulton. Violet and Jesie GouHienour. Messrs. Glen and Jesse Fitchorn. Fritz Manners. Gilbert Hull. Wil liam Gouchenour. Floyd and Bert Fulton. Roval Smith. Wavne Goiuhe- nour. Cleo btone, John Newton. Leu Baker. Gilbert and Roy Reins. Tom and Louis Stava. George. Cljrure and Carlton Munim. STILL CONTINUES POORLY Reports received from the bedside of Mrs. I. S. White from near Murray state that the patient is still iu very critical condition and her recovery is in the gravest doubt. Mrs. White has been critically ill for the past few weeka and at her advanced as;e of 8" years but little hopes are en tertained that she will survive the sickness. Miss Dora Glenn of this city is assting the members of the familv in the care of Mrs. White. Business Office
