The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current, June 16, 1921, Image 1
TrVrp.sln Z'i Histori cal Society 4 xr vol. no. xxxvn. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1921 NO. 96 4 X I 1 I 1 REUNION OF ONE OF OLD PIONEER CLAN BESCENDENTS OF JOSEPH AND MARY COOK. EARLY SETTLERS, GATHER IN REUNION From A5onday's Dally. Had it been possible- for the- pi oneer Settlers of t!ie CDiiuniini ty to realize at the time that they came into the great western country to settle that it would in time bloom like a rose and that their desc-end-ents would have a meat part in the affairs of the community, it would have brought them a great pride and happin ?.. A little of what the pioneers have done in the life of the community wa f'luwn yesterday when the Cook i a 1 1 1 i 1 . desee-ndents of Joseph and Mary Cook, pioneers of Cass county, gathered in their annual reunion and which was attended by more than 10 of the member.-, of the family from all over the county in a great day of pleasure and happiness for all of the- family circle. The reunion this year was to have been under the auspice--, of Joseph Cook of .Murray, but as Mr. Cook did not have a grove siitlicieiitly , large fur the accommodation of the crowd it was de-dded to have the event at the T. W. Vallery home, one of the l est places in the county for a gath ering ol this kind. The Vail -ry h;me is pretlil situated with an abund ance of shade and all the facilities of an ideal gathering place f.r a picnic parly and the members of, the Cook family who have gathered there before learned of the change of plans with ple;i-ll?e and M. Joseph Ciok and tin- members of the Vallery fa ra il an to ! congratulated on th? elect i.n of the s- itu.it ion for the pic nic. The Kiks h;-nd of Plattsmouth had been invited out to the reunion and under the direction of K. H. Schulhof motored out yesterday in:irn- in? ti- the allery home west of Mm ray and were soon made right at home by the hospitable members e.f the family parly and tr"3ted in a royal manner. The program given b th band lasteil until o'click when they returned home and carry ing with them the deepest appre.-ia-tion of the member- of the Cook fam ily tot their delightful musical pro gram given. From early in the nmr-jng until past the noon hour the autos were arriving wi:h members of the family and it was an inspiring siht to vee so many of litis splendid family gath ered at one time in 'lie peace and harmony of the beautiful summer day. In the shade of the grove long table;; were arranged and which were laiden with all t lie good tiling.-: t hat the appetite of man could desire and which spike eloquently ol the fact that the indies who belong to the Cook lamilv and their desc t-ndeiits are all expert cookp. The tables were filled at the an nouncement of "dinner" and the members id the party rpenf the time pleasantly in attempting to do away with the array of good things to eat but the writer can testify that the party made only a small impression on the vast array of good things provided. Mr. '!'. W. Vallery looked after the di.pensing of the lem made daring the dinner nour and which served to make a perfect success of th" gathering in every way. The members of the family while listening 10 the pleasing program of the band spent the tiniu in visiting with each other and this was es pecially enjoyed by the older meni bt r.-. of the party who do not often .ft? the opportunity of meeting with each other. After the concert in the after noon the time was spent in relat ing the stories of family historv and in a number oi talk.-- by various mem b rs of the party until the approach of evening caused those residing at distance to take their departure and to await another year to bring the family in communion with each the ?. Tin.-, wonderful gathering was littlp dieamcd of when in the fall of 1S."6 there arrived on the east side of the Missouri river, near the little set tlement of I'lattsmoutli. a wagon ttain and among the members of winch were numbered Joseph and Mary Cook, former resident?, of Ohio, who were coining west to make their home. The party rrosFl the river int. i Nebraska on the same day and fioni that time forward the Cook lainily have been closely interwoven in the history of Cass countv and Ne braska. Mr. and Mrs. Cook were residents of I'iketon. Pike county, Ohio, when they decided to seek their future success in the west and with their young family of four children. IJina. Jacob. IMiiJip and tJoerTe. carted wt st ward in a wagon train for eight weeks braved the hard.-hips that such a trip in those days entailed. On their arrival here Mr. and Mrs. Cook settled on a farm along the Four Mile creek near the present town of Mynrird and there they spent the re maining years of life and reared their family to manhood and womanhood and to the household came a number of other little ones who have since prown to manhood and womanhood. The parents of this estimable family have passed away many years ago, Mrs. Cook passing in August IS'Jl, and Mr. Cook in 1902. but their splendid characters live again in their children and their children's children to make their name a shin ing mark in the community in which these pioneers were among the first settler. At the reunion yesterday one of the older members of the family. Ceorge Cook of Alvo. had the plea sure of meeting with a former child hood friend. Henry Vallery. now re siding near Rock liluft's. Mr. Cook was live years of age when his fam ily came west and Mr. Vallery was just able to walk alone and the two little playmates spent the titi.e io eether and though of very tender years, both recall many interesting incidents of the trip west and the i meeting yesterday was very enjoyable to both of the old gentlemen. Mr. Vallery returned to Cass county last fall from Alaska where he has been since 1S!S and has had a wonderful experience in that country during iiie goiu rusii and up to the time that the war swept the young man of the country into either the Cana dian or American army. Mr. Vallery recalls many of the interesting pio neer days and stated that ho had many times herded cattle along the Missouri river where now stands the Hurlington station and that that was then a heavy wooded locality and a busy plare as cattle was loaded and unloaded from the river boats. The parents of Mr. Vallery. T. V. Vallery. Sr.. and wife, were also old time resi dents of Ohio and friends and neigh bors of the Cook family there as they werj later in Nebraska, and this friendship bar been strengthened in the new home by the fact that two of t lie families have joined their live as one. Mrs. T. W. Vallery at whose home the reunion occurred being a daughter of tile Cook family. Tiie children who were unable to attend the reunion were: Mrs. Hina Kiizel f Alvo. who has been sick of late and who is one f the oldest of the family. Jacob Cook of Ord. and Philip Cook of Stanton. Nebra.-ka. The children who were present at the reunion in person were: George Cook of Alvo; W. A. Cook of Klm wod; Charles K. Cook of Platts mcuth: Mrs. T. V. Vallerv. Mrs. V. P. Wheeler. Mrs. P. O. Cole. I'latts inouth: J. II. Cook. Murray: John Coek. Heaver City, Neb Tboie to enjoy the gathering of the family circle were: Mr. and Mrs. CI iff or;' Dusenberry and sons. Karl and Donald of P.eaver City. Neb; Mr. and Mrs. Ester Williams and son. Ts tes I.eHoy of Plattsmouth : Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Cook and son. Raymond, of Plattsmouth; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Doerr and son. Arthur Charles, of P-ardstown. 111.; George Cook. A'.vo; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook and child ren, Alice. Wesley and Joan of Alvo: Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cook and child ren. Wilma. Clarice, and LeRoy. of Klmwood; Mr. and Mrs. Orest Cook. Klmwood: Mr. and Mrs. .1. H. Cook and children. Nita and Francis. .Murray; Mr. and Mrs. Will Kitzel and daughters. Grace and Clarice; Mr. and Mrs. A. Kitzel. Mr. Oscar Kitzel. Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Weiehel. and daughter. June. Mr. and Mrs. Joy Weiehel. Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Elliott, Elm wood; Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Rover. Elm wood: Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Stone. Alvo; Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Vallery, Murray; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yallery and daughters. Violet and Velma. Plattsmouth: Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Willis. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Val lery and daughters. Helen. Marie and Gertrude. Mi. and Mrs. Charles Val lery, and daughter, Moda. Mr. and Mrs. Wade Porter and son, Walter, of Weeping Water; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tilson. and son. Dorr. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Wheeler and son. Percy. Mrs. Pearl Patterson. IJrazil, Ind.; Mr. slid Mrs. Albert Wheeler, and son Rob ert. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wheeler. Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Cole and daughter. Opal. Mrs. Earl Cole and son and daughter. Eois of limbic. Neb: Mr. and Mrs. C. I,. Wiles and ch'ldren. Dclores. Chester and Alice. Mr. and Mrs. Rov O. Cole. Mr. and Mrs. Sher man Cole and sons Willis and Rich ard. Mr. and Mrs. John Cook and daughter. Ixrine. of Beaver City: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dreamer, and children Ruth and Stanton. of Che ney. Neb.; Mrs. Sam Cashner. Uni versity Place; Mrs. Pauline I'nrtm.in. Salem'. Virginia: Miss Nell M. P'er-tiler of Lincoln; Henry Vallery, Mur ray: Mrs. Jacob Vallery. Mrs. Franc es Vallery. Mrs. Eliza Voting. Mr. and Mrs. Will IJornemeier. Elm wood: Mr. and Mrs. John Weiehel. Mrs. Thur raan. Mr. and Mrs. A. F.. Barber and I-ila Barber. Weeping Water; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tilson. Katherire Har ris. George Markhani. University Place. CELEBRATE WEDDING AN NIVERSARY YESTERDAY From Mntrlay'a Dallv Yesterday was the eighth wedding anniversary ef Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wilson and in honor of the event a number of relatives, and friends were entertained at the Wilson home in a very pleasing manner. The lime was spent in visiting and a general social time and at a suitable hour a very pleasing dinner was served to the members of the party. Those who enjoyed the event were Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Wilson. Miss Freda Wilson, of 'Red Oak. Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. J. S. i Hall; Mrs. Mamie Tribbey, of Oma ;ba; John Harsh, of New Virginia. I Iowa; "William Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wilson. j Blank Books at the Journal Office. FUNERAL QF MRS. Services at Neha-wka on Last Satur day Are Largely Attended by Old Friends. The funeral services of the late Mrs. Nancy Hartsell McNurlin were held on last Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the I'nited lireihren church at Nehav.ka and very largely attended by the old friends from all over the county who took this oppor tunity of paying tribute to the mem ory of this good woman. The sermon was delivered by Rev A. Jacobson. pastor of the church who spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing reative:; and friends and paid tribute to the long and useful life of the departed lady. The choir of the church gave several of the favorite hvmns of the deceased at the st rvic-v. The; bodv ol Mrs. McNurlin was laid to rest in the Mt. Pleasant cem etery where sleeps the helpmate who preceded her in death fifteen years ag. Mr. and Mrs. Clare of O'Haddon. Canada, the latter a daughter of Mrs. McNurlin. were able to reach here in time for the services. All of the family were present as the moth er was laid te her last Kuig rest . Nancy Hartsell was born in the state of Indiana. February T"1S:!4. where she lived until grown. She was married December 14. 'to James McNurlin of Wabash county, Indiana. They then moved to Bureau county, Illinois, in and from there to Mills county. Iowa, in 1SC0. In 1SC!. they moved on j? farm in Cass county. Nberaska. where they resided until the death of the hus band in She then went to make her home with her youngest chiM. Mrs. Mile-: Standish. Mrs. McNurlin departed this life at the home ef her daughter, at 7: l" Saturday evening. June 4. l!l!l, at the age of ST years. :'. months and S days. She leaves five children. Frank G.. Cedar Creek; Mrs. Olive Core. Cana da; James Otis, of Weeping Water: Mrs. Miles Standish of Holton. Kan sas, with whom she ha? lived for the past fifteen years; John C - of Plattsmouth; eleven grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren, be side a host of friends and neighbors to mourn her passing. She has been ailing for the past two years, but has been bed fast just five weeks. All that loving hands could d was done to make her last moments on earth as peaceful as possible. She war. a faithful member of the I'nited Brethren church and her first t benights were always for her home fgolks and friends. She was a kind and loving mother and grandmother, and will be- greatlv missed by all who knew her and especially by the family with whom she has made her home for so many years, and who watched over her an-t cared for h r to the l ist. Only the tender touch of time can soften the sorrowing hearts of those who lovo her. Consolation comes in the know ledge that she was ready to ge and has gone to meet the companion for whom she has mourned so many year. Rest, dear mother. in quiet sleep. While friends in sorrow o'er thee weep. And hear their heartfelt offering? bring. And near thy grave requiem sing. ENJOYED FINE OUTING Prom Monday's Pally. Yesterday morning ere the day had progressed far into existence a party ef the young ladies of the city wended their way to the banks of the sluggish Missouri river, where they enjoyed a six o'clock breakfast which proved most delightful to the mem bers of the party. The ladies had bretught with them the ingredients of a fine repast and over the camp fire this feast wa? prepared and the mem bers did ample justice to it. After the breakfast a boat ride added an exciting touch to the fes tivities and later on returning home the young ladies motored out to Cedar Creek, where they spent the tlay in the cool and inviting shade in picknicking and enjoying a fine time until evening when they returned home. Those to attend the two pleasant occasions were Misses Mary Clark, Mildred and Margaret Schlater, Elizabeth and Barbara Ptak. Jean nette Weber and Helen Egenberger. IN SERIOUS CONDITION From Tuesday's Dally. Tho reports from the University hospital at Omaha state that Mrs. J. L. Stewart of this city who was oper ated on there a few days ago is now in very serious condition and while slightly better yesterday her condi tion is still very serious and has caused her family and friends a great deal of apprehension as te the out come of the case. Two Good Refrigerators I have twi excellen-. refrigerators for sale, which can be seen at the Cream station. If needing one call and see them. tfsw. R.C.KENNEDY. A HAPPY EVENT The stork Saturday visited at tne home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith of near Nehawka and left in their care a fine little nhte pound son and the occasion has proen e.ne of much happiness to the members of the family. Yesterday afternoon the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hall and Mrs. Mamie Tribbey. of Omaha ami Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wil son of this city motored down to visit the little one. OMAHA JOYRIDERS STEP ON GUT-OUT And Thereby Have to Part with All Their Coin to Separate Them selves from City Jail. Late Saturdav :;'g!!t or rather early in the hours of Sunday morn ing a parly of joyriders from Om aha staged an improuipl v. entertain ment on Fifih street alter they were arrested by Officer 1-Ie7:ry Chandler for traveling over the highway on the wrong side of the sUet. as well is running their car with the cut out open. The party was traveling in a large Nash car which was driven by a man named Cohen and this descendent of ibe tribes f Moses is now a sadder but wiser man. or should be after the experience sustained here. The car ame around the corner near the Wagner hotel at a Infill rate of speed and swept down Main street at from 'orty-tive to fifty miie's an liotir. and the occupants proceeded to vent their ?nthusiasm in frequent ci.eers. Offi cer Chandler called on them to stop and on the threat to ehcot th" tires he party halted and tne ort'icer aiounted the running board and es corted them to the city jail. The ladies in the party proceeded 'o express their opinion of the police and the city in general in terms that are not heard in the most refined society and the two men in the party were also inclined to bo hard boiled ver the matter until Chief of Police loties appeared on the scene and gave them a receipt for $i:t to cover their appearance in police c.iurt this morn ing. . The car started away with many jeers from the eHCiipants and pro ceeded up Main street but the occu pants failed to show good judgment as they proceeded to drive back down Vine' street with the cut-out open ind were nabbed the second time. This time Chief Jones announced io,th' man Cohen that it would be the lock up until Monday fer them, and the ladies slated they would stay right in the car until the ides of Monday before they would bow to the law. but after much pleading thw partv mad a division of their mscts securing S" which was turn ed over to the police and the wan lerers started homeward without ve!i a backward glance and were evidently glad to get away. PLATTSMOUTH WINS A FAST BALL GAME M. E. Smith Team of jOmaha Loses Exciting Game by Score of 2 to 1 McCarthy Pitches From Monday's lia'lv The game yesterday afternoon on the local lot between the Eagles of this city and the M. E. Smith team of Omaha proved otte of the closest contests of the season and was won by the locals bv the scute of 2 to 1. The attendance was one of the best of the season and the occasion was enlivened by several numbers by the Elks band during the game that added much enjoyment to the event. For the locals Joe McCarthy did the pitching act and it was im possible for the visitors to success fully solve the slants of this fast lit tle player and Joe added now lustre t o his reputation as a base ball player. The lonely tally of the visitors was secured in the opening inning and thereafter it was very close with Plattsmouth being held scoreless un til the sixth inning when they broke the ice and registered two runs that gave them the lead in the con test. The young members of the team, Nelson. Newman and McGuiro play ed in good form and both in the field and in stick work demonstrated their ability in all departments of the game. The decisions of the umpire occa- sioneel more or less rag chewing on the part of the visitors but as a whole the game moved alemg nicely and was very pleasing to the fans. On next Snndav the Eagles will again do battle with the Z Street All Stars of Omaha. DEATH OF BABE The little son of Mr. and Mrs Floyd. Woodward, which was born on Saturday afternoon, lived but a few j short hours and the little spirit re-1 turned to the gentle keeping of its maker. The funeral was held yes- terday afternoon at Oak Hill ceme-r tery. Rev. A. G. Hollowell holding the short burial service. Blank Books at the Journal Office. COTNER FAMILY EN- ! JOY PICNIC PARTY . Members cf the Family Spend Day at Four Mile Creek Near Oreanolis and Have a Good Time From Monday's Pall Yesterday the members of the Cotner family enjoved a most de lightful family n.jrty at the Four Mile creek near Oreanolis and which was participated in by the greater part of tiie member;- of the family. The parly was conveyed to the scene of the iesl ivit i"s by autos and on reaching the plea.-a:;t spot yei-'-ctd as the camping ground the members of the family proceeded to enjoy the day in visiting and renewing the pleasant associii t ion.-, of di past when all of th' family had been gathered beneath the parental roof. A fine picnic luncheon was one of the fea tures of the day that was mo-! thor oughly enjoyed by all of the mem bers of the party. Those attending the pleasant gathering were Mrs. Sarah A. Cot ner. the mother; John Cotner, wife ail I daughter, Jessie; Mrs. Mary l.loyd and son, Anderon Lloyd; Lee Cotner and son. Arthur: Walter Cot tier and wife. Bladen; Edward Cot ner; Clarence Cotner. wife and son, Uonald: Albert Cotner and wife; Howard Cotner, of Bladen. Nebras ka; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marler, of Murray; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dill and daughter. Thelma; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Favors; Mrs. Bennett M. Chriswisser; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Fos ter and daughter, Mabel and son. Harr; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Foster and daughter. Eleanor; Miss Annabel Stone. EPWORTH LEAGUE ENTERTAINS From Wednes-I.i y s iiativ. The Epworth League held a very enjoyable social evening a: the nar lorrs of the church last night and cue in which the members found a great delight and pleasure. The main por tion of the evening was devoted to an informal program ef musical selec tions and readings consisting of a ! iano duet by Miss Mable Lee and M". Harry Fester, a very pleasing reading by Miss Ruth Jacks, a whis tling solo by Miss Alice Louise Wes cott that proved an exceptionally clever portion of the program and a vocal solo by Rov. Hunter. Mr. E. H. AVescott gave a piano number at the close of tiie program. After the enjoyment of the pro gram the members of the party en joyed gpms for some tim( and the session closed with the serving of very pleasing refreshments that rid ded ot the enjoyment of ail of the members of the party. TEACHER? HOIE PICNIC t-'i om T-:"Silay s Pallv. Yesterday afternoon the teachers and officers of the Presbyterian Sun day school enjoyed a very pleasant outing at the Riverside park in Om aha, motoring to that city and spend ing the late afternoon and the early evening in the- enjoyment ot a de lightful to'ial time. The feature of the e.ccasion was the beef steak sup per furnished by Superintendent C. A. Rawis of the Sunday school, and which was voted by everyone ps a real feaat and the best picnic' sup per ever enjoyed by tiie members of hte parry. Those who attended the gathering were: Mr-;. W. J. Sireight. Muriel Streight. Mr. and Mrs. I). C. Mor gan. Gorda Peters. Mrs. J. F. Wolff. Mr. and Mrs. George L. Farley, Ger trude Magon, Raymond J. Larson. Clanr Trility. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rawls. Mr::. Nelson Jean. Mrs. J. I'. Gnrder. Remise Newell, Rev. and Mr.;. H. G. McClusky. Estella. Baird. Pearl Staat:", and Helen Farley. MADE TRIP IN CANOE From Monday s Tjatly. This morning Harold Hopkins of Colunoil Bluffs. Iowa and Paul Fleh erty, of Omaha, arrived in the eity via the canoe route, having left Council Bluffs Sunday evening in one of the regulation birch bark canoes and the boys report a very pleasant trip without any accidents although the management of the canoe in the rough places of the Missouri river required considerable skill. The lads had their canoe shipped back to Council Bluffs by freight and returned themselves on the af ternoon Burlington passenger train, trip was one filled with much pleas ure to the two young adventurers and while they were good and tired they appreciated fully the enjoyment of the spin down the' river. A FINE BOY From Tuesday's Daily. At an early hour this morning a fine little son and heir arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Rel al in the southern p.-ivt of the city and the little man brought with him great happiness and joy to the parents and as the first, child in the family is the object of much admir ation to the happy relatives of the little one. The friends of Mr. and Mr;. Rebal will join in wishing the little sou a long and successful life and that he may be a joy and com fort to the parents in the coming yeari. PICNIC AT LA PLATTE From Monday's 1'allv. Yesterday the vicinity of Ea Platte was the scene cf several very pleas ant picnic parties and among them one composed ef Mr. and Mrs. R. L. rVopst and daughter, Roberta; Mr. and Mrs. Thayer Propst ami family, of Ral-ton: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stamp. Mr. and .Mrs. Ed Wilcox and James Pol in. The chief features of the event was a fine luncheon served at the nocn hour and the time spent in1 visiting and a general good time bv all. . ; VISITS METROPOLIS ANO GETS LOADED John Longo, One of Members of the Burlington Extra Gang, Gets Nabbed on His Return. Fron Tuesday's Daily Last evening on the arrival e,f No. 14. the Burlington train from Om aha. John Longo, one f the Italians employed on the extra gang stationed her1, found himself the unwilling guest of Sheriff C. I). Quinton. It seems that John has been in the habit of hieing himself to the metropolis and securing a supply of the famous moonshine liijuor that is calculated to make a man forget home and mother, but lie has been unable to retain the liquor and on a previous trip caused not a little dam age to the coach in which he was riding and this time the Burlington train crew were on the watch for him and notified the authorities of his coming. The gentleman was taken to the county jail and reposed there until this morning when he had S 1 On and costs handed him in county court by Judge Beeson. which the prisoner made arrangements to settle for and was allowed to go on his way. Sheriff Quinton ami Chief of Po lice Alvin Jones also visited the farm of Raymond Koukal northwest of the city and discovered a quan tity of home made wine that was stored in the cave of Mr. Koukal and which consisted of l'.O grallons of rubarb wine, which however the owner stated bad been for the per sonal use of the family. This morn ing Mr. Koukal was fined $100 and ceists in the case and allowed to go homeward. ATTEND LODGE MEETING On Sunday morning a number of the- Catholic ladies of this city mo tored to Omaha to take the initiatory work of the order of the "Daughters of Isabelle." The class taking the work at this time numbered 120. On account of large number, about -10 took the- work on Saturday. This organization, while not an auxiliary of .the K. of C. is organized for work along the same lines. A banquet was served at the Rome Hotel at 0 o'clock, followed by a program con sisting of vocal and instrumental nubmers and an addrses by the Hon. Arthur Mullen on "Woman's-. Sphere." Toasts on "Impressions of the Day" were responded to by new memberf aryl for the out-of-town members by Mrs. P. J. Flynn. Those from Plattsmouth taking the initiation were Mrs. F. M. Bestor. Mrs. Wm. Swatek. Mrs. Win. Kriskey, Mrs. Au gust Barbs, Mrs. Lena Droege. Mr.?. P. J. Flvnn. and Miss Marie Hiber. sfM .. ;--.t7 m W m vts ir.ia 1 Helping the Farmer! This is first and last a FARMER'S bank. For fifty years the officers of this institution have made it their special business to study the banking needs of the farmers of Platts mouth and Cass county and to build up a ser vice precisely fitted to their demands. Make the First National Bank your bank ing headqkuarters. You will find here always a sincere desire to help you in every way pos sible with the problems that come up in your farming operations. "Ask the man who banks here." The First N&tionalBank THE BANK W HERE YOU FEEL AT HOME jffl PTATTSNOUTH . JF NEBRASKA. -j j ENJOYS FIRST RIDE IN AN AUTOMOBILE Mrs. Harriett VuiiWie. Resident of Masonic Home. Takes First Spin Last Sunday. - From Toes-liny' VjuWy. Sunday afternoon .Airs. Harriett VnnWie. oi.e of the ofd resident at the Nebraska Ma-enie lit. me in this city enjoyed her fir:t automobile ride and the experience was one thai will lung be ple's-antly remembered by this kindly lady, who lias for the past thirteen years been bedfa:t the greater put of the time. Sunday being th" fin t time in six years thai she has been out of her room at th-.-home. The occasion that led to the auto ride was the taking of the pictures of tiie residents al the limine and Superintendent Ever-, had had Mrs. VatiWie carried down to the grounds of the home to be photographed with the other members of th. large fam ily and while there the pleasant thought was hit upon by Mr. Evers of giving Mrs. YanWie a ride In the auto, an experience rhe had never enjoyed, although she had often talked of the matter. The car was especially arranged by Mr. Evers and the bedfast lady placed in the comfortable rear seats and taken for a spin over the main part of the city ami back to tie home and as a remembrance of the occasion, a sm.psliot of Mrs. VanW'ie in the car was taken. All of the members of the limine family were entertained Sunday at a line picnic supper on the lawi: at the home, and which was an event of more than usual pleasure to all of the old folks. ENJOYS FINE PICNIC From Tuesday's jJaliy. Last evening at the close of the busy days' business the force em ployed at the big daylight store of H. M. Soennichsen, decided to seek relief from the intense heat of the day in the peace and quietude of Ihe countryside and accordingly they mo tored out to the sandpits near Cedar Creek, 'where the picnic party wa1 staged. The party on their arrival at the sand pits proceeded to spread a fine repast of all of the dainties that could tempt the appetite of man and to which all members of the p.irty did ample justice. The gentlemen of the party enjoyed the cooling waters of the pits for swimming and tho time was --pent most enjoyahly although members of the party report that the mosquitoes were rather numerous and annoying during the evening. Thcie were some twenty-one in the party. MURE0CK HOLD ELECTION The special election called for Sat urday evening in the Murdock school district resulted in the matter of the dissolution of the district being de feated. The vote as reported was eighty-eight for dissolution and ninety-four against the dissolution. Fu ller the law the majority mtirt be two-thirds of the veto cast to cuu-e the district to be dissolved and as there was a majority against ihv dis Folution the district will ream in a;; it was constituted b thu re-dlstrictins beard of the county. j Blank Books at the Journal Office 11 :1 ! r -i i ! hi r