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Hirtcr!- cal Society SOU VOL. NO. XXXVII. PLATTSMOUTH. NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7. 1920. NO. 21 ttsmiomtb rnai. LITTLE CHILD THE VICTIM OF BAD BURNS BETTY, 2-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER OF MR. AND MRS. L. C. SHARP IS BADLY EURNED CONDITION IS VERY SERIOUS Tci First Known of Earning is When Mother Discovers Child Wrapped in Flamts. From Monday's Pall v. Yesterday morning the honi Mr. and Mrs. L. ('. Sharp was f !ln t ne i-'-'T:'- of wiia! was almo.-t a tragedy .nd which r-ulted in their little three year "Id daughter. Betty, being- so badly burned that her recov ery is a niatttr of the prave-i dou:t. It s.ilis that the little uhl inil entered the kitchen w hile the moth- r was ahs-nt from the room looking after some of the housework in ji.-.ili-i' portion of the house ami the i't 'I.' r.e climbed from a (hair onto the eas ttove and secured entrance to a cupboard wlieiv a box of manl.'s had been placed. Securing the itutt li ; the little girl hurried out in the yard and childishly h?iran playing, striking the matches and watching them burn. It was a f;-v moments later that the mother heard th cries of little Betty and rushing to the d(Hr saw the litle one run ning with h'-r garments all ablaze The mother rushed out and grain:. g the little one run to the sink in the ki'chtu where water was turned on the blazing clothes. In attempting to extinguish the Maze Mrs. Sharp had both hands very badly burned As .soon as the accident occurred medical aid Mas summoned and ii was found -that the little girl ry badly burned on the body and while all possible bus been done to ease her pain and suffering, dit ion continues very crave recovery is the matter of her 'on and tier great est doubt. The many friends of Mr. and Mis. Sharp throughout this city will re gret very much to learn cf the mis fortune that has come to their hou-, -hold and 'rust that the little daugh ter muv be able to rally from the ef fects of the injuries that she had re ceived. THE RED SOX TEAM Visitors from South Town Pile Up Score of 14 to 0 in One-Sided Battle Here Yesterday. The famous Armours, the pride of J-'.itith Town, atid without a doubt the fvte.-t team in the semi-professional circles of Omaha, journeyed down viit-nlav afternoon to take on the' !".. ll-d S". and succeeded in hu miliating the home folks by the de- N .- core cf 1 4 to 0. The haitle o;:Mied promising as the visitors were blanked in the open ins; session, likewise the Sox and the f;-us beijan to sit up and take notice f what was promising to be a real f-truci'-le. but the promise faded in the following innings That brought t'ie delude of hits and errors that piled up the visitors score. The heavy hitting meat handlers :.fter the first inning had no trouble in scoring at will as when their hit tins; was poor the locals managed to inzsle the ball so that the packers vcre able to dash around the bases. For the locals there wes no hits registered as Andy Graves, the origi nal white child born in Nebraska, a I'd who has been pitching since a few years f. fter the civil war, was able to hold the locals hitless and William I'atrick O'lonnell enjoys the Ib-tinction of being the only IMatts nimiih man to reach first safely as l,e was safe on a fumble by Otto Williams, the second sack-r of the visitors. For ;he lied Sox Mason was the only shining star as his fielding was excellent and he was able to hit well bnt not safely. His grabbing of sev eral long flies robbed the visitors of a number of runs. The Armours nicked Connors for nine hits which with the many er rors made the game uninteresting and one sided from the start. The Armours are a great bunch of ball players and most of the older mem bers of the organization are well known in this city, where they have often appeared and all are very pop ular with the fans, even if they do generally manage to sneak away with the bacon. Val Burkle. wife and sister. Miss Chrissie Burkle of Lincoln, depart ed yesterday afternoon for Ports mouth. Ohio, where they were called by the ferious illness of Miss Anna Rurkle. a sister of Mr. and Mis Bur kle and who is in very criMcal condition. GETTING MORE FORDS TO SUPPLY THE DEMAND From Monday's Pally. Saturday was delivery day at the T. H. I'ollock Auto company's garage, as several of the new model Ford cars were turned over to their respective future owners. Frank H. Johnson of Weeping Water secured a sedan and William Kreager of near Murray and Henry Lutz of this city etch secured a touring car of the latest type. Orders are constantly pouring in and the demand for the products of i he lrd plant far exceed the sup ply that can be secured by Mr. I'ol lock but he is constantly receiving as many cars as possible for his cus tomers. SMOULDERING COAL PILE CAUSES CONCERN Mind of Some Late Homegoer Who Turns in Fire Alarm Early Sunday Morning frnn Frinav'j D&l'v For some time there has been a pile of coal in the rear of the Platts mouth Steam laundry building: that has been smouldering as the result of a combustion and early Sunday morning, near the hour of 2:30 a. m.. some of the late homegoers dis covered the smoke arising from the coal pile and were seized with the thought that the laundry building was about to blaze forth and turned in the fire alarm that aroused the greater part of the residents of the city. Mr. Harris, the owner cf the laun dry, as soon as he could discover where the fire was supposed to be. turned in the recall as the fire was not in the least dangerous. The fire alarm however served to spoil the slumbers of quite a large number of residents of the city, including ye reporter who hastened to the scene. DUSTY ROADS AND BRIGHT LIGHTS SAD Are Responsible for Numerous Ac cidents Two on the Omaha Road Last Sunday. From Monday' Daitv. The extremely heavy auto travel that the fine fall days have produc ed has resulted in a number of minor auto accidents along the main traveled roads between the smaller towns and Omaha. The road for a greater part of the way between this city and Omaha is very dusty and the brightest of lights at night can not penetrate the dust to any great distance, while the auto driver with ordinary lights is at the mercy of the cars with the bright lights as he travels through the dust clouds. Last evening a large Studehaker touring car coming from Omaha and leaded for Auburn, ran off the em bankment at the railroad crossing south of Fort Crook and greatly damaged the car although the oc cupants escaped without injury. The driver of the car claimed that owing to the dust they had been unable to see the road clearly and made too sharp a turn on the crossing with the result that they went on over the bank. North of Fort Crook a into the ditch along the also crashed into a nearby Ford ran road and telephone pole and made itself fit for the junk FUNERAL OF MRS. EDW. MAYBEE HELD SUNDAY Prom Monday' Da II v. The funeral services of Mrs. Ed ward Maybee were held yesterday afternoon at 3:30 at the First Metho dist Episcopal church, and a number of the friends of the departed lactv were present to attend the last sad I rites that laid to rest this young wo man who had been taken from li family and home while still in tne frst flush of womanhood. Rev. A. V. Hunter, paslo; of the churcl'. snoke words of comfort and cheei to the bereaved family and friends at the loss that has been visited upon them. During- the service, Mrs. K. F. Wescott gave ps sclo numlws tv.o of the well loved hymns. "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", and ' he City Four Square," the accom paniment being plav.a by Mwoi Wescott. The interment was made at the Oak Hill cemetery. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL, Prom Monday's Dallv. Paul Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Long of near Mynard. has re turned home from Omaha, where he has been for a short time, having been at one of the hospitals in that city. Mr. Long is feeling much im proved and his many friends are pleased to have him back with them once more. Rue Frans of Union was a visitor in the county seat today attending to a few business matters of importance. GIVE FAREWELL FOR ! THEIR OLD FRIENDS Neighbors of Mi. and T.Iis. V.s.:l Whits Si-end Day With Thtr. Yesterday From Monday's Dally. Yesterday morning the old friend; nd neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Murs "A lute, residing in and near the vi cinity of Heck Muffs, where f-.:r so miny years the White family have jesided. the father of Mr. Whit? having settled on the old homi in 18TC. gathered to tender them a fart well. Mr. and Mrs. White have I fen planning; on leaving for Cu'.i cinia today and in order to sc.; ?'iat the lust day was made as plea sant as possible in then old home. jthe friends decided to give them a surprise. The members of the party arrived early in the morning with loads of the good things to eat and the day was one long to be remembered by all those who were fortunate enough to be present. The time was spent in ; visiting and having a good time with 'the members of the White family and at noon a big picnic dinner was serv ed outside under the pleasant shade of the trees that surround the home. There were seventy-five persons in attendance including George W. Shrader. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beil. Sr.. and Mrs .Fitch, the three oldest resi dents of that locality and who had come to Cass county at the same time as the parents of Mr. White. This morning Mr. and Mrs. Mark White and Mr. and Mrs. Hiatt of Omaha the latter being a daughter of Mr. White, departed for Califor nia, v here they expect to make their home in the future if the conditions there suit them. GIVE WELCOME HOME TO THEIR TEACHER Young Men's Bible Class cf Methodist ; Church Welcome Their Teacher. I E. H. Wercott. Froji Mopday'n Pally. The young men's bible class of the Methodist church yesterday morr.ing enjeyed a most delightful time at their club rooms in the basement of the church, the affair being in the nature of a welcome home for their teacher. E. 11. Wesrott. who returned the la -1 of the week from Los An geles, where he has been for the past six weeks. In preparation for the .welcoming home Byron Babbitt, the class president and Jesse Perry, one of the class boosters, had been en gaged in an extensive clean up pro gram that had left the rooms spic and span and very neat and attrac tive and a very pleasant spot for thr class meetings. The event was kept ' a secret from the teacher and an un usually large number were present ! yesterday morning and to take the j teacher by the hand, affording him a most agreeable surprise. A special j feature of the morning was the solo given by Don C. York and which was i Much enjoyed by all of the party. REBEKAHS HAVE A FINE MEETING Drill Team From Omaha With Larg? Delegations From Weeping Water and Ashland are in Attendance From Tuesday's DaTlv. The members of the local lodge of i the Daughters of Kebekah enjoyed last evening one of the most delight ful meetings- that has been held for several months. The occasion was j the initiation of a class of candidates; into the mysters of the order and the ritualistic work was put on by the members of the drill team from Omaha. In addition to the drill team a large number of visitors were present from the metropolis and a delegation of twenty from Weeping Water and also a fine renresentation from Ash land. J The attendance number was close to 100 and the event proved one of! the most pleasant that has ever ben lodge. The membership of the Ke bekahs in this city has grown a great deal in the past year and it is now one of the largest ladies organizations in the city. Following the session of the lodge the members of the party were treat ed to dainty and delicious refresh ments and the festivities continued until a late hour when the members and their guests departed homeward. The visitors had come in automo biles and returned to their respective homes after the session of the lodge. William J. Rau. cashier of the Mauley bank, was a visitor in the city yesterday afternoon attending to some matters before the board of county commissioners. Patrick Eagan and wife, who have been here visiting with relatives and friends for a time, departed this ! morning for their home at Seneca. Neb., where Mr. Eagan is engaged in work at the round hous'of the Burlington. MAN AND ARE KILLED AT GREENWOOD DANGEROUS GRADE CROSSING NEAR GREEN WO D2J TAKES ! MORE TOLL OF LIFE ,' KIT BY BURLINGTON TRAIN Fast East Ecand Train No. 2 Hks Automobile Containing Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kelly c: Lincoln. From Tuesday's Pally. The IJurlingion ra at Greenwood which si ne i. a great in: accidents was the see-, yesterday af'ernuon ten eat bound passt--into the automobile Michael Ktlly f L loth occupants, of th niolishing t he autonn-l iiro-id crowing lia.s be, n the li.V JMt OIl!:biie te of a t ragedy . !:c:i Ilurling ), r No. 2 ran i Mr. and Mrs. ir.-r-l". killing e car and de rile. The accident occurred east of Greenwood near the elevator. Mr. Kelly had driven lii c::r up ;-n tiie eastbound track and stepped to let a west bound freight go hy and had not noticed the fast approaching pas senger train until too late to eccape the onrush, ing train tha' brought death to him and his wife. The train struck the car squarely and it was entirely demolished and the occupants instantly killed. The victims of the accident had left Lincoln Monday morning, driv ing to their farm near Greenwood and the circumstances of the acci dent indicate that thry were envi ute to the farm when The tragedy oc curred. Mr. Kelly was a retired far mer and has made his home in Lin coln s-inoe leaving th" farm in Cas- ennntv tit U'( .iililv vfll'c (f r and-Mrp. Kel't fiftv-flve. j Mrs. O. 12. Hector of Lincoln and i Mrs. John Fitzgerald cf Evergreen. ; Colo . ere sisters of the de'id mar. i The bodies were taken from Green wc od on into Lincoln wheie they were placed in the Roberts under taking rocms to await the arrival of Edwnrd Kelly, a son of the vic tims, who is a student i t Notre Dame university. Mrs. Fitzgerald is ex pected in Lincoln this morning and will await the arrival of the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, v ho is hurrying from his school in th" east. SALVATION ARMY DRIVE ON SOON Scheduled to Open Monday. October 18th and Last One Week Help the Cause. Nebraska's quota Cass county quota :i?.7ts State Advisory Boards have been organized all over the United States, composed of busine-s men fr.mi ail walks of life, who conduct the drive' necessary to raise the funds with, which to carry on their great work for httPiHiiity. and thus relieve the army of the world-wide street corner begging, which will forever disap pear. The only method provided for helping them will be through the drives made by the advisory boards. Solicitors have been appointed for each precinct. Help them get the monev. Signed I D. C. MORGAN. Chairman Cass County Advisory Boar!. PETITION FILED ASKING HEIRSHIP DETERMINATION Prom Monnay's rai'tv A petition has been fiied in the county court asking for a determi nation of heirship in the estate of Eleanorn Fels. deceased, a resident of near Greenwood. The heirs named are the husband and five children. The deceased was the owner of two lots in Greenwood, which have since been purchased by William Clyde Newkirk, who asks that the heirship be determined in order that his title may be cleared. OPPOSED TO ONE BIG UNION Ottawa, Ont.. Oct. 5. The one big union, instead of carrying out its original policies against capital, has sought to destroy the international trade union movement and by its work has retarded the wheels of pro gress in many communities, Tom Moore, president of the dominion trades and labor congress, asserted here today. Mr. Moore addressed delegates from the United States and Canada to the ninth biennial con vention of the international brother hood of pulp, sulphite ad paper mill workers. If it's in the card line, call at the Journal office. SCHMADER-IiMSON FIGHT NOW A SORE GO Prc:noter Ernie Koines Succeeds in Signing the "Dig Indian" for ! Wednesday, Oct. 13th. I Local fif-hi awaiting the . which by ti:c 1 icky day t r Sehmadt-r. t'ut fan; ;.re anxiously ' vc-niim of t he 1 ! h -- .; will he i.n iiii sf ;.! (. :h when Andy s ct,,i;'tv bi'ttler and G eorge will ta L:m: ; on. th A'althill Indian i; in a ten round go :: i auditorium in Om dirffii.iii oi Promoter ban of Omaha spnrj- at th'- munir.-: aha. under ti; Ernie Holmes men. who is arn.n -!!) t:. can :!!) t! a tire department benefit. The recul bo-r. between these Two Nebraska, com :;(! rs vas gic:i .to 'ho Indian in fourth :; an a!- b-eed loiil. and the re.-'.ilr v.ij.s far from sat isfac;"-y to more fans fr.:n h-r the hundred or ho v. it nessed ill welcome the i seeinjr thete i:i the siuarel T he bout and W 1(1 port unity ,t ? i hoys lo fisi ic I at ; K- circle. In addition to the many from i'lat tsmoi:; h. Louisville will send up k r u- i:al Utrge del"zation to boost fo rthe ex-navy char. jio:i. Kid Graves is at Louisville giving Ar.dy the finishing touches en his training and friend-- believe he will be able to make the Indian take the count brfc.re the end of the scheduled ten rounds. Reserved sov't tickets will rrobubly be placed on sale here within the next few days and should meet with ready purchase by local sportsmen. X-GQVERNOI 1 MOREHEAO IN CITY FRIDAY DEK0C2ATIC CANDIDATE WILL SPEAK HERE ACCOHDING ... TO ANNOUNCEMENT. WILL TALK ON STATE issues' Cost cf Operation of State Govern ment and Need of Tax Reform Will be Discussed. Announcement was receive;! from the state democratic headquarters in Lincoln this morning that John 11. j Moreheid. Lirmer governor and can-! didate for that office at the f.'.l! election, would be in Plattsmouth on Friday evening, October St!;. Gover nor Morehead will discuss the state issues and give a few facts and fig ures regarding the managing of th' state and the taxation problems that are today confronting the people of Nehru?-kr.. Every taxpayer and citizen, regard less of politics should come out to hear the able former governor. He knows what he is talking about and makes it plain to the people. Hear him Friday evening. i ST. MARY'S GUILD IS ENTERTAINED Pleasant Eons cf Mrs. F. L. Cummins Scene of Delightful Afternoon Entertainment. From "Wei'mNday's Hatty. Yeterday afternoon the ladies of the St. Mary's Guild were very nlea- -antly entertained at the home of' Mrs. Frank L. Cummins on I'earl street, and a large number of the ) members were in attendance at the i meeting. The time was spent in the ! plying of the busy needle in prepara- j tion of the many attractive articles I that will be offered for sale by the ladies at their winter market and; also in enjoying a most delightful time in visiting with each other. At a suitable hour dainty refreshments were served by the hostess that aided in completing the enjoyment of the afternoon. The ladies had with them on this occasion. Mrs. J. H. Donnelly and daughter. Miss Gretchen of Oma ha, who are here for a few days visit as well as Mrs. F. C. Gebhardt of Ot tawa. 111., who is the guest of Mrs. J. C. Peterson, Jr. Notice to Our Patrons Owing to the constantly increasing costs in operating we have made ar rangements whereby the Murray State Bank will collect all of our accounts in Murray. By paying your accounts at the bank the inconven ience and expense of mailing same to us will be eliminated. The above is effective with the September 1920 accounts. Nebraska Gas & Electric Company. Wr. T. Richardson, of Mynard. writes insurance for the Farmers Mutual of Lincoln. Phone 2411. ! INCORPORATION OF CO-OPERATIVE STORE Meeting of Those Interested Saturday Evening Results in Selection of Board of Directors. The meeting held Saturday even ing to close the details of organizing a co-eper::t i ve store in this city to be owned by the laboring men atid farmers, was attended by a goodly number of those interested and the !':iial steps taken in the organization ofV such an enterpri.-c. The articles of incorporation were read and accepted and the capital st.-cl; of the association placed at ri 'to. (. To carry on the temporary organization until the store is formal ly opened a board of managers was i-elected consisting of V. F. Nolle. Mike Kaflenberger. Ion ('. York. Carl Zavtren. A. Ii. Johnson, Jas. Ptacek and A. F. I'ranni. The company will as soon as the necessary details have been arranged and permission secured from the state, begin the sale of stock in this locality. The opening of the store will be some time in the future as tiiere are a great many matters to arrange preliminary to embarking upon the conduct of this business concern, but with the live and energetic board of managers the interested parties feel that they will be able to have the proposition under full headway at a not far distant date. LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM GREENWOOD FIRM To our friends and patrons of Greenwood and vicinity: At this time we take the opportun ity to thank you for your generous patronage during the season just passed. Since we are better equipped wiih our newly installed machine and oar up-to-date business methods, we ex tend a hearty invitation to you for your continued patronage and ve will -reiter -our-siije mexeelle4-er-vice. Come in and place yonr order for the winter's supply of fruits and egeiables. As we purchased heav ily before the sharp advance in staples last spring. v e are amply prepared to take care of your needs. YYe have just unloaded a car of salt, comisting of crystalized blocks, barrel, table and a specially prepared L-ait for the curing of meats. Thr.nking you again, we are. At vour service. N E VY K I K K M EAT M Alt K ET. ADVANCE IN PRICE ON SPECIAL PICTURES .1. C. Petersen, Jr., Mgr. Moreland Theater. Plattsmouth. Neb. Dear Sir: We have found that our patrons in all theaters of our circuit are de manding the big super special pro duct u;ns. and to supply this demand for the best pictures that are or will be made this year, we have contracted far same of these big ones from Pathe, Hodkinson. Universal. First National. Paramount, and Fox. I want to call your special atteniton to the fact that these big specials are nothing like anything you have ever run in this theater heretofore. You will not lie ashamed to look any one in the face when leaving the theater after they have seen one of these big pictures. These pictures cost us many times what our regular program pictures have cost, so on these big specials you will have to advance the prices, 10 cents on some and 15 cents on the others. But there will be no ad vance in prices on any picture that cost this company less than $100 to show in Plattsmouth. Respectfully. K. Moreland, Gen. Mgr. Pay Bills IPS The First national Bank THE BANK WHEPE ' VOU FEEL AT HOME WATTSMOUTH JI NEBRASKA, WEDDING OF POPULAR CASS COUNTY PAIR UNION YOUNG LADY AND MUE BAY YOUNG MAN RECITE THE NUPTIAL VOWS. CELEBRATED ON HOME PORCH Miss Dee Garrison and Glen Todd Participants Depart for Tour of the Northwest. From Tuesday's Pally. At the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garrison last Wednes day evening occurred the beautiful porcli wfdding of their daughter. Miss Virginia Dee Garrison, to Mr. Glen Todd of near Murray. The horn, which is one of great beauty, had been escpecially decorated for the occasion, making the place indeed a bower of beauty and very befitting for the plighting of the love troths of theie popular young people. The bridal party consisted of Miss Clara Mueller of Springfield, brides maid; Miss Flora Garrison, of Union, sister of the bride, as, maid of honor; Mr. Arnold Fahrlander. of Union, groomsman, and .Mr. Dwyer Todd, of Murray, brother of the groom, a best man. Little Caroline Frans carried the ring in a beautiful diminutive size basket. Miss Helen Todd sang. "O. Promise Me" and the bridal party as sembled to the strains of Mendei son's wedding march, played by Mrs. L. G. Todd. The double ring cere mony was used, as the contracting parties stpoj under an arch of ferns and flowers, while the marriage vows w're re..d by the Rev. Yoric, of Lin coln. - luHe-Jiiely.,.iuilo w iug.Jiie . cere mony which united the lives of this popular young couple, all assembled to partake of an excellent two course luncheon prepared for the thirty-five guests in attendance at the wedding. Misses Eula and Marie Frans. Mar garet Swan. Bessie La Rue and Mabel Harris assisted with the s rving and Misses Margaret Garrison and Alma Fr'-tns presided at the punch bowl. Tlu- bride. Miss Virginia Dee Gar ris.on. is the second daughter of one of the best l.ll'iv.ll families in this part of the county, and is a very pop ular young lady. She has a host of friends, who wish her much happi ness during the coming years. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Todd, of Murray, and is a very industrious and prosperous voting farmer. The young couple will make their home on the Todd farm near Murray. They were the recipients of many beaut i! ul w edding presents of cut glass, linen, chinawarc and other tilings that will be found useful in fitting up their new home. Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Todd departed for Strut hmore. Al berta. Canada, for a visit ut the home of Vance Todd, from where they will go on an extended trip to the Pacific coast, returning via California, in which state they will spend some time. The happy couple will be at home to their friends on the farm near Murray after December 1st. The Journal joins with their many friends in extending somewhat be lated but nevertheless genuine wishes for a happy, prosperous and useful future. fXthdh.; Joseph McCarthy and little daugh ter were in Omaha today for a few hours visiting with Mrs. McCarthy at the hospital. i ; by Mail! It is not always convenient to pay bills in person and when you do, it often happens that you overlook your receipts. The easy, convenient and safe way to pay bills, especially by mail, is to open a checking account at this bank. The endorsed check is a legal receipt and your check book enables you to keep an accurate record of bills paid. Come in and get a check book!