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PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1321 INCIDENTS OF CASS COUNTY'S EARLY HISTORY FACTS GATHERED BY MRS. W. L STREET, HISTORIAN OF FON TENELLE CHAPTER, D. A. R. Upon The organization of Nebras ka territory following' the transfer cf the Italian title to the govern ment. Francis Bart was appointed governor and Thomas B." Turnings secretary. On October 10. 1S54. the new governor arrived at the old Lils ?ion hcu.-e at Bellevue in ill health and continued to fail and on Octo ber ISth died. Secretary Thomas B. Cuming- became acting governor, who immediately set about securing a proper territorial organization. His first act was appointments of marshalls to enumerate the popula tion, to commence October 2 4th. re turns to be made November 7th. 1S54. There were comparatively few actual residents in the county, many who expected to bv such were still living on the Iowa shore, and it was said to be a fact that Marshal Murphy actually crossed the river and secured the most of his material for returns. In the proclamation of Governor Cumir.es rallin? for the election. Cass county was described as the county lying between the Platte river en the north, and the Weeping Water en the south, and from the Missouri on the east, to the limit of the cedar lands on the west, a dis tance of about one hundred miles. It was divided into two precincts. Martin comprising the northern part cf the county and Kenosha, the .-out hern part. In Martin's precinct the polls were at the old Barracks, with James O'Niel. Stephen Wiles and Thomas O. Fa'mcr. as judges, and T. G. Oaskill and Levi G. Todd as clerks. In the Ktnosha precinct with the polls at the house of Col onel Thompsen, Mr. J. J. Grifleth, Th mas B. Ashley and L. Young acting as judges. Benjamin B. Th' nipscn and William II. Davis, clerks. The number of votes were seventy-eight, many of whom were net actual settlers in Nebraska until 1S55. !n the year of 1S61 began the contest f r the county feat, a special elfx'ion being called for April 15. at which time Plattsmouth received votes. Rock Bluff3 223, Mount Peasant 109. October !S. 1S75. another election was held to consider re-location of the county seat, Plattsmouth receiv ing S50 votes. Weenirg Water 1024 votes, and Louisville 147 votes, a majority cf three-fifths being re quircrt-tr -nra? the -ehanee." May 14. 1S7S a third election was heldlTodd and Charles Evans. Mr. which gave Plattfmouth 1061 votes. Thomas Wiles was elected clerk. Weeping Water 1391 and Louisville which he still holds, also acting as Ci. with scattering votes si. Short-! Elder. ly after this Plattfmouth bestan to; The Episcopal church first occu grow rapidly in population. i pied the Masonic hall. August 3. Early in the spring of 1SC1 came I860, and the service was conducted Here's News for Thrifty Housewives AN opportunity like this comes but seldom and deserves the attention of every intelligent housekeeper. We have just received a big shipment of the famous Congoleum Gold-Seal Art-Rugs and Floor-Coverings which we shall offer, as long as they last, at the following prices. 8x15 feet $23.75 9x12 feet 19.00 9x1012 feet 16.60 9x9 feet 14.25 Cold Seal yard goods, per Every nig is of the famous Gold Seal quality, backed up by the double guarantee of the manufacturer and ourselves. Congoleum Gold-Seal Art-Rugs are &o Call Plionea S3 or 54 the news of the firing upon the "Star of the West." there were many braska City. who thought ths.t war might be. The Rev. Geo. C. Betts became res averted but few of these pacifists ident minister on Arril 19. 1S65. and were found in Cass county. through his influence and under his The news reached Plattsmcuth , just as the Platte Valley Herald was going to press. It's editor was away and Dr. R. R. Livingston was in charge of the office. He had the press stopped and a brief announce ment of the facts inserted in the forms, and when issued he scattered the papers broadcast. He also had dodgers printed and distributed and that .very night a meeting was held and an organization effected that became known as Co. A. First Ne braska, volunteers. June 11. 1S61. the company w&s mustered into service of the United States. While the company was yet in Plattsmouth. the ladies of the city, prominent among them being Mrs. O. T. Johnson. Mrs. M. Dodge, Mrs. Dr. Danelan. Mrsv Clements. Mrs. J. D. Simpson. Miss Sarah Ba fler, also the Misses Mollie and Sadie Minshall. made and presented the company with two beautiful flags, the presentation address being maJe by Rev. Philip Gastbn of the Metho dist church, the entire company kneeling and swearing to ever cher ish, follow and protect the standard given. Response by Dr. Livingston, then captain of the company, this occurr ed prior to any call for troops. June 11. 1561. the company was mustered into service as Co. A. First volun teers infantry. December.. 1S61. Dr. Livingston was promoted to major and in June, 1SS1. to lieutenant colonel and to colonel this same year. The regi ment served in the south and were in engagements at Fort Henry. Fort Donelson. Shiloh and Cornith. Dr. Livingston with others returned to Plattsmouth at the close of the war and followed his profession some years. The first school in Cass county was a singing school, taught by Charles West, a little log building just a little west of Plattsmouth in 1S55. The first day school was taught in 1S56 in a little frame building on Gospel Hill by Mary Stocking. The first sermon preached in the county was in October 1S54. at the home of Thomas Ashley by Abraham Towner, appointed probate Judge by Governor Cumings. The following year3 of 1S55 and 1S56. religious services were held at various times by Judge Towner p.nd other evangelists and misoion aries. The first Baptist church was organized October 17, IS 56. with teD members. The Methodist church was organ ized June 29. 1S57. with twenty members under pastorate of Rev. Hiram Burch. " The Presbyterian church was or ganized through the efforts of Rev. John Hughes. The first services were held in the school house on Gospel Hill. The Christian church was organ-: ized in May. 1858. by Elder Thomas There is only one grade of Congoleum and that is Gold-Seal Congoleum. It is identified by theOoId Seal, facsimile of vhich is shown above. practical, so sanitary and so easy to clean i . that thnir TtrTIl rrnl-n so much easier. minutes with a 72x9 feet $11.85 your cleaning is finished. 'CL 6x9 feet 9.75 . 3x6 feet - 3.20 -0n30leum Rugs he flat without fastening. 3x4V2 feet. 2.40 and Wl11 not cu or "kick up at the edges. 100 Come in and see these Art-Rugs right away. sq. yd "while the selection is complete and there are so many beautiful patterns from which to make your choice. Many of the designs are new this season and have not been fchown here before. by Bishop Talbot, who resided in Ne supervision the church building was eercted It was in 1S66. that a donation of about $11,000 was made by Mrs. Edmund Murray Young of New York City, under condition that a church be erected and called St. Luke's. This was acceded to, property was purchased on the corner of Third and Vine streets, and the fhurch was erected and consecrated on June 16. 1867. by the Rt. Rev. Robert Harper Clarkson, Bishop, of Nebras ka. 3 - St. John's Roman Catholic church was erected in 1S61 and IS 02, and Father TeKachet assumed -the pas torate. - Between the years of 1S57 and 1SS1, some eleven papers were start ed in Plattsmouth. all coining to an untimely end. The first issue of the Daily Journal was on November 5. 1SS1. edited by C. W. Sherman (then conducting the "Mills County Times" at Glenwood, Iowa.) and it still lives. The first regular physicians to set tle In Plattsmouth were E. A. and W. E. Donelan. who opened an of fice on Main street in the fall of 1856. Two years later Dr. R. R. Livingston opened an office and practiced until he enlisted in the service of the United States. At the close of the war he returned and took up his practice. In 1861. Dr. G. H. Black located in Plattsmouth, and a year later Dr. Schildneck ar rived 2nd opened an office. In 1855, Mr. Wheay Mickelwait received his commission as the first postmaster. It is said, as there was no vacant room for an office, he car ried the mail in his pockets until he could deliver it direct to the per sons. The first bank (a private concern) was opened in 1S6& by Tootle and Hanna. and elsed business in 1S72. The Firt National Bank was or ganised in January 1S72. with John Fitzgerald, president; C. H. Parmele, vice president, and John R. Clark, cashier. Hotel Perkins was completed and opened for business August 23, 1SS1, at a cost of 130.000. In September, 1869. the Burling ton and Missouri railroad having been voted $200,000 in bonds by the county and $50,000 by the city cf Plattsmouth, entered upon Ne braska soil, extending itself to the western borders of Cass county the succeeding year. Plattsmouth being general headquarters in accordance with the stipulations of the contract made with the city. In addkion to the $50,000 voted, additional lots were voted by the Burlington R. R. company cn condition that it should erect and permanently maintain a depot and shops in Plattsmouth. and continuing it as headquarters of the company in .NchrasKa. It was rur- i ther stipulated that the road should ! be nut through to the west end of the countv. in ecod -runninir- order. a contract to this effect be-insr closed and duly signed by Mr. W. Thielson, authorized agent of the company, ard by the city council. In 1859 the first locomotive (the American Eagle) was landed and from that time work progressed rap idlv Think of it a feti-BIJ damp mop and prestohr Pldll&mouth, Nebraska 1 1 wmABAVTrc I I I -. -W WUVll I '" - 1.1 lAXISMWmCHf COABAVTtrD I 1 l o touh mokiy yrnj. . I m on that Not dozens or Dutchess. Sizes 27 a $2 95 A few more shirt boxes 'left. Get them now if you want them The Burlingon and Missouri rail road shops ar- the largest industry in Plattsmouth and has brought many settlers to our thriving city. , The Missouri Pacific railroad was 1 Luilt some years later, running from ; Kansas City t Omaha, which gave j Plattsmouth two railroads and easy access to the little towns springing : up in the southern part of the coun- , ty. The most notable was Weeping . Water, being situated on a small j t ream by thaT Djme. The first set tier in Weeping Water was Elam ; Flowers, who located there iu 1S55, erected a log h.use which aftre wards rerved'as a school house, church. u-.r1.niKP ar A sthlf hpine- torn'"1 w31 down in 1875 by Dr. M. M. Butler. v.r:e of the early cettlers. Hon. F. M. Wolcott was an early rettler. He made a sort of a dugout to exist in v.-hile erecting better buildings. Some years later he re turned to his native state for a bride a-d a flock of sheep to range on his homestead. The town cf Weeping Water was platted in 1SS9. by Messrs. E. L. Ileed. F. M. Wclcott and Geary Treat. the almost exclusive pro which it stood. The first church 'css b explaining that he takes about built in Weeping Water was a stone ' five pounds of ordinary mmeraline structure built ire the Congregation- i (h s pure concentrated mineral alists which served as their church ad cost n a !i5lf?1tl1"? for seme vears. afterward as an aca- : same with enough bran or demv under the direction cf ,,ie to make a hundred pounds All church, thev having built a fine new , hogs. and especially brood sows re church fcr worship There are sev- ! ?ire minerals as they keep them free cral other churches, nrly all d?J rem worms, and In t e p.nk of c n ncminations being represented. It i d!tlon- and are essential to the hogs is a picturesque littIeown in the -h. An ""V"' flows through it. and is a very in viting place to live as it was settled by the test of people, who came form various eastern and middle states to seek a home in the west. The Legend. There is an Indian tradition that somewhere near the source of the river known as the Weeping Water, there once dwelt a powerful but peaceful tribe governed by sound laws, ruled by a chief as mild tem pered as he was valorous, whose war liors were as straight as their own arrows, as strong and fleet as the hcrses they rod.. Whose maidens were lithe and lovely, their beauty far exceeding that possessed by any .-urrounding tribes, and it is further :aii that the fairest of these maid t n, was the chief daughter, so fair thst she captivated the heart and brain of the ruler of a still more powerful tribe, upon the west, who i-sked her father for her and was refused. But finallv he succeeded in abducting the maiden while she was bathing with her companions in the deep still lake adjacent to the village. Pursuit was made. the lodges being left in charge of the wcnicn and the infirm. The chase was a long and hard one. and the recalls disastrous, every man of the pursuers being killed in the fight that followed. For three long nay and nights tho'e who had been left in the village waited, then start (d out in search of their fathers. husbands, and lovers, onlv to find them dead upon the plains and find ing them, wept so long that their tears formed the stream that will txi-ts, Xehawka, the Weeping Wa ter. SEEDS THAT GROW Scarified white sweet clover $8.50 per bushel; choice recleaned alfalfa $ 10.90; sudan grass 6c per lb.; feamless. 50c. Limited quantity, order now. Samples sent. We pay the freight. Johnson Bros., Ne braska City. VISITS OLD HOME Frank M. Herold of Minneapolis, who has for the last five years been reprsentin gthe S. H. Clausin Jew elry company of Minneapolis, on the road, is in the city for'an over Sun day visit at the home of his uncle. Henry Herold and his aunt. Mrs. A. L. Tidd, as well as with his host of friends here of childhood days. Frank Is as pleasant and genial as of old, and has in his work won a well deserved success that his host of friends here will be pleased to learn of. Mr. Herold states that his par ents. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Herold. are now located in Minneapolis, acd enjoying success and good health, which will be pleasant news to their old friends. Renew the Lease Don't move out because the trousers have "expired." We can match up a pair out of our Big Tr ouser Sale ! JUST THREE PRICES old suit. scores to select from, but hundreds, and these pants are from waist to 52 waist. Come now and get the best selection. C. E. Wescott's Sons "EVERYBODY'S STORE' CONDEMN HIGH PRIG ED STOCK FOODS Prominent Hog Raiser Says Prices Charged Are Unwarranted Makes His Own Hog Food, With Better Eesults. "That he is all through paying -Z. , "mriies and that he - raising ome market" was the statement made re cently by E. H. Beckstead, well ! known hog raiser and authority on ' live stock. Mr. Beckstead's hogs are the envy of his neighbors, and have "topped ! the market" for several years in ; Iowa. He states that for years he bought high-priced hog foods and hog remedies, but he is all through, pay ing extravagant prices for whaf he can made himself. He states that . i what the hogs need are minerals, and tells the secret of his wonderful suc- a sheltered dox wnere tne nogs can get at it as they need it, will produce far better results than any high priced so-called stock foods. Send two dollars to The Mineraline Chemical Co., 1638 North Wells St.. Chicago, 111., and the ywill forward you by prepaid parcel post, enough mineraline to make a full hundred pounds. (Adv.) RED EIVZR omos Johnson Bros, have a car of pure, genuine Red River Early Ohio seed potatoes, $1.40 per bushel sacked. Going fast; mail orders saved until called for. On sale at Field's & Johnson's store, Nebraska City. Fcr the Liver and Bowels When your liver and bowels be come torpid get a bottle of Chamber lain's Tablets. They will tone up your liver and cause a gentle move ment of the bowels. They also im prove the digestion. Guaranteed LOCAL NEWS From Thursday's Dally. James Tander of Louisville, was in the city today for a short time at tending to pome business matters at the court house. Dr. G. H. Gilmore of Murray, came in this afternoon from Omaha, where he was present at the operation performed on Mrs. Lee Brown of near Weeping Water. George Hennings and son. Dale, de parted this morning for Omaha, where they will visit with Mrs. Hen nings at the Methodist hospital, where she is recovering from an oper ation. From Friday's Dally. District Judge Begley and Court Reporter L. L. Turpin, returned last erening from Nebraska City, where they have been holding court. Mrs. Pearl Overman of near Mur ray was among the visitors in Omaha today for a few hours, going to that city on the early morning Burlingaon traTn. Norman Dickson, who has been lo cated on a homestead near Buffalo, Wyoming, came in yesterday to enjoy a visit here with home folks for a short time. D. C. West, the Nehawka banker, was a visitor in the city yesterday afternoon, enroute to Omaha, where he was called on some, matters of business. George W. Snyder came in this morning from his farm home and departed on the early morning Bur lington train for Omaha to look af te rsome matters on the stock mar ket. G. G. Meisiner and wife were among those going to Omaha this morning where they wil lvisit for the day in that city with their daughter-in-law. Mrs. Elmer Meisinger at the hospital where she is recovering from an operation. MBS. E0BB BETTER The Plattsmouth friends of Mrs. Mont Robb of Union, who was stricken last week while visiting at Nebraska City, by a stroke of paral ysis, will be glad to learn of the improvement of this estimable lady. Mrs. Robb was taken back home to Union on Thursday and her condi tion has shown marked improvement in the last few days.and it Is hoped that she may recover from the stroke without serious results. Keep Your Shirt On! Shirts are down in price, and way up. in quality. To those who are not already our shirt customers we ask that you make Shirt Headquarters Many of our advance. Spring lines are now on display, and we have one for every man and any occasion. We are featuring the Famous Ide Shirt with collar of same material very up for the young fellows, at 'urts Nice assortment of men's soft cuff shirts sizes 1 4-1 7 Vl from our regular selling lines, up to $2.75, now - $1.50. Price on the big full cut, fast color, Ken wood Work Shirt $1.00. !3 6ff our regular stock mostly We are cleaning house in here, literally and figara tive ly. PUBLIC SALE! The undersigned will offer for sale at Public Auction at his home or.e half mile north of the Eight Mile Grove church. 3H miles west and one mile south of Mynard. seven miles northwest of Murray, on MONDAY, FEB. 28 commencing at 10:00 o'clock a. m.. with lunch served at noon by Oscar Nailor. the following described prop erty, to-wit: Live Stock One team of geldings. 7 and S years o'ld, wt. 2S00; one mare, 5 years old. wt. 1500. in foal; one gray gelding. 7 years old, wt. 1500; one bay geld ing. S years old. wt. 1600; one black gelding, 3 years old; one black mare. 3 vears old; one bay gelding. 2 years old. Two fresh cows, one Holstein and one Durham; one Holstein -heifer, fresh soon; two yearling steers; one yearling heifer; three calves. Farming Implements One Deering 7-foot Linder; one Independent 8-foot binder; one 3 sectlon harrow; cne lG-inch suiky plow; on rkling lie ter; one New De parture cultivator; one Badger cul tivator; one P. ec O. riling culti vator."new; one Weber wacon; one roller bearing wagon; one bob sled; one 2-row stalk cutter; one hay rake; one 16-disc Superior press drill with tractor or horse hitch, new; one disc sharpener; tfcice sets cf work har ness; three steel oil barrels; one Fordson tractor and plows; ore 20x36 Wood Brothers separator that has threshed only 120 acres; 7 or S tons of timothy hay in mow and other articles too numerous to men tion. Terms of Sale' All sums of $10 acd under, cash in hand; over that amount a credit of six to twelve months will be given purchaser giving note with approved security bearing seven per cent in terest from date of sale. All prop erty must be settled for before being removed from the premises. JOHN S. VALLERY, Owner. COL. W. R. YOlNG. Auct. GEO. O. DOVEV, Clerk. FOR SALE Five room cottage on easy terms; also some welllocated vacant lots. 3td 3tw. R. B. WINDHAM. this your 25