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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 1921)
f AGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1921. DE MQLAY ORDER HOLDS INITIATION Largest Meeting Held Since Organ ization and Class of Eleven are Conferred the Degrees. From Wednesday' Dally. Last evening Cass Chapter, Order of De Molay held a very, largely at tended meeting at their lodge rooms and which attracted to the scene a large number of the members of the Masonic fraternity to enjoy with the young men the splendid ceremonies. The officers of the chapter con ducted the initiation ceremonies, both the initiatory and De Molay de grees being exemplified during the session that lasted until a late hour. In the class that were initiated were the following: Morris Whitti ker, class orator, Stewart Chase, Charles Richards, Jr.. Herman Hen nings, Edward McBride, Russell Hackenberg, Nelson Sogard, John Pickwell, Henry Ofe, Clifton Garri son. At the close of the active work of the initiation, Raymond Cook, Sen ior Counsellor, on the behalf of the chapter, presented to the advisor of the organization, Ralph J. Haynie, a handsome solid gold watch chain and Masonic charm representing the Roy al Arch Mason and Knight Templar degrees of the order, and to which presentation Mr. Haynie acknowledg ed his heartfelt appreciation, indi cating as it did, the deep feeling of friendship and appreciation felt by the young men of the De Molay for their advisor, who has been actively working with them since the organ ization and inslliution of the chap ter in June. Members of the Masonic order in cluding Judge James T. Begley, wor shipful master of Plattsmouth lodge No. G. G. E. De Wolfe, superintend ent of the city schools. C. E. Whitti ker. C..C. and E. H. Wescott, S. S. Chase, gave a few remarks in which (the work of the De Molay was prais ed and the splendid manner in which the initiatory work was carried out was complimented by the speakers. The chapter at the close of the eve ning served refreshments' of sand witches and coffee that aided in mak ing the evening one of profit as well as pleasure for all those in attendance. SOME FINE FISH While L. Kinnamoit and F. Doty were fishing in the Missouri river a few -days age they succeeded in land ing a .magnificent catfish which it was.:. found weighed seventy-five pounds, and proved one of the best of its kind that has been caught in the river in several months. The young men had a picture of the fish taken and Mrs. Herman Fields of Council. Bluffs. and. Mrs. Herman Gart4emaHwof .-this- city also -joined.; the fishermen An the picture that will prove a valued souvenir. CELEBRTTES BIRTHDAY' From Wednesday's Daily. The birthday anniversary of Grant Wetenkamp occurring the last of the week, a number of the close relatives and friends gathered at his home a few days ago and joined in the proper observance of the day which marked the passing of the fifty-second milestone on life's high-' The evening was spent in general conversation and inspiring music on the New Edison that aided in mak-. ing the time fly with speeding wings. Refreshments were served at a prop er hour that added to the general pleasure of the members of the party. Near the midnight hour the mem bers of the party wended their way homeward wishing Grant many hap py returns of the day. , Those to attend the event were: Mr. and Mr3. A. A. Wetenkamp, Roy Howard and wife, W. T. Wetemkump and wife, Elmer . Wetenkamp, Ar . thur Wetenkamp and wife, Mrs. W. L. Propst, Mrs. O. H. Vallery, Mary Glenn Wetenkamp. Mable, Charles, Edward and Grant Howard, William and Francois Wetenkamp, Betty Jean ' Wetenkamp, Clifton Propst, Lowell Pontius, Grant Wetenkamp. HAVE YOU GOT TRINER'S WALL CALENDAR FOR 1922 ? " 1 . " " " """"" Triner's Wall Calendars never dis-; appoint. Every year this beautiful work of art surpasses its predecessors. The new calendar 1922 has been In-; spired by the famous Walt Whitman's poem. "Pioneers, O Pioneers!" The exalting center picture of Progress is surrounded with a frame of nine smaller pictures which transport the imagination to past centuries (1530. Copernicus, pioneer of modern as tronomy; 1632, Comenius, pioneer of the public school system; 1799, Vol ta, pioneer of electrical science, etc.) as well as to the unknown future inaugurated by the discoveries of the latest pioneers like Roentgen (X-. rays) or Mme. Curie (radium.) Have you got this splendid wall calendar? Send 10 cents to cover mailing ex penses (Address, Joseph Triner Com-j pany, 1333 So. Ashland Ave., Chi-; cago, 111.) And look into your medi-j cine chest whether Triner's Bitter Wine is there, because this excellent stomach tonic is the best guarantee for the coming holidays. If yourj stomach will be in good order, you will be in the right humor for Chistmas and New Year. , 1 PROGRAM AND BOX SOCIAL At the Rock Creek school, district No. 6, Friday, Dec. 16tn. Surprise in store for all. Everyone cordially in vited, lwk-d&w , HENRIETTA WAINTROUB, Teacher. Blank Books at the Journal Office . ,. Itch. Itch. Itch Scratch, -Scratch, Scratch! .The more, you scratch, the worse ihe itch. Try Doan's Ointment. For eczema, any skin itching. 60c a box. Read the Journal want-ads. IF HE WERE HIS Wouldn't he be most apt the very same things we he would you know he act on it today! OWN SANTA GLAUS! to snap on to just about mention here. We'll say, would. The hint is yours SHIRTS Why, of course a m.ia always needs shirts. His pride of appear ance is a . bit keener at Christinas time. He likes Manhattan and Beau Brummel makes. We have them. Prices $2 to $4 Others $1.45 AND NECKTIES A felow never gets too many neck tier,. You know the joke about the Christmas tie. No joke about these. They are the kind he buys himself. New graduated silk 4-in-hands, new silk knits. In Christmas boxes if you prefer. Prices 50c to $2.50 COLD HANDS A Warm Heart But, if your Christmas gift be gloves to keep his hands warm, we're sure he will have a spot in his heart doubly warm for. you. We have silk, kid or jersey gloves, fur lined if you prefer. Prices 50c to $3.50 HOSE BY THE BOX Darnproof 6 pair, asstd. (J-J 1A colors, guaranteed, box yllv Holeproof the Premier ( 7f? hose for men, extra fine Men's silk hose, any shade . 7tlg per pair . Men's silk and .wool silk .- "CI clocked. Per pair iiPl Men's Cashmere Hose, 50c ECU C. E. Wescott's Sons- EVERYBODY'S STORE 33 B!G EVENTS FOR K. OF C. BAZAAR Contests ' are - Now - Lannchid that ' will be -Made Teittfred of jtlc . ' ; Various Prize' Drawngsv '. ' ' Gifts for Everyone! That's What You Will Find on Display at Our Store, Not the here today and forgotten tomorrow kind, but Gifts that last. Appropriate Christmas time remem brances attuned to the hopes of the recipient and the sentiment of the giver. Are you perplexed over what to give?. Then come to us we are adepts in gift selection and will give you every assistance in choosing. SUGGESTIONS for HER Ivory Goods Hair Ornaments Rings (all kinds) White Stone Bar Pin3 Pearl Beads Cameos Cuff Pins LaValliers Fountain Pens Broaches ' Lingerie Clasps Wrist Watches Something NEW ART siLVER Benedict Tabard Silver Desk Sets $18.50 Smoking Sets $3.50 to $9 Book Ends $8 Desk Clock $g Vase $6 SUGGESTIONS for HIM Waldem'r Chains Cuff Links Rings (all kinds) Emblem Jewelry Shaving Sets Desk Sets Smoking Sets Scarf Pins Belts & Buckles Fountain Pens Watches Waldem'r Knives Military Sets Krom Tuesday's Dally; - -z-y'-- The various events that will mark the bazaar of the local council of the Knights of Colambus are now lannch- jed and placed before the public so that those who desire may take part. The committee have arranged the prizes in the -window of the Weyrich & Hadraba drug- store and there they may be viewed by those who desire to take part in the contests, or the friends of those who are going to get into any of the various events. The fine Edison phonograph that is to be raffled off is the king prize J lof the array and the tickets for this j are now being sold by the committee and members or the Knights to tlio (residents of this locality and the ' final drawing will be made at the hall 1 on the last night of the bazaar. One of the prizes that attracts the eye is the fine gold wrist watch that is to be presented to the most popu- . lar lady in the city or county and the i i. i i i . in every way and one that will causa a warm contest among the admirers .of the ladies of the city. In this con test the names can be entered by the friends of the ladies and the votes sold at the price of 1 cent each, and this means that there will be a great battle staged in the contest. The baby doll contest for the pos session of the large handsomely gowned doll, that is so life like as to be almost human, will be given away at the bazaar and 10 votes will be given with each admission to the hall and 50 for each supper ticket. ; Another of the events that at tracts much attention is that of the guessing contest and in which each person who pays 5 cents can secure a gues3 on. the number of beans in the large glass jar that is on exhibi tion at the drug store. The prizes offered are the best that the committee has been able to se cure and in addition to these there are a large number of others that will be given at the hall during the pro gress of the bazaar and at the coun try store that is to be operated there. A Christinas Play "The i Bird's Christmas Carol" by Kate Douglas Wifegin is-to be given at the Lewiston school, district No. 7, two miles southeast -of .Murray, on Wednesday evening, Dec. 21 Cake and . coffee will ibe served after - the pfay,., For Sale ' Single comb : Rhode Island Red Cockrells for sale. MRS. NICK FRIEDICH Table Silverware Complete line of Gorham's "Etruscan" sterling; also the following high grade plates: American Silver Co's. "Roa noke;" Rogers, 1847, "Ambas sador;" Gorham's "Shelburne" and Rockford's "Whittier" pat terns and the popular pearl handled goods. Silverware is much cheaper this year. Cut Glassware Water 6ets, fruit bowls, cel ery trayB. flower baskets, sugar and cream sets, vases, sherbets, goblets, nappies, ice tea glasses, etc., etc. We have both the heavy and light cuttings and can sup ply your every need in glass ware this year at prices much below last year's level. Open Evenings Till Xmas! M. D. BROWN, Jeweler OmCctFTS THAT LAST Jfafiffl. .. We can furnish yon blank books cnost any kind at Journal office. The Journal's Gift Shop LOCAL NEWS From Monday' Daily, t " Merritt Pollard and wife and son, Merritt. . Jr., of.Nehawka, were here yesterday: as guests at the home of Mr, and Mrs,, C R Frans and fam ily. , v ;.'.. Oscar Gapen ; accompanied his brother, J. S. Gapen. as far as Om aha this morning on the return of the brother to his home, in Wyom ing. Ashley O- Ault . and family of Cedar Creek were in the city yester day to spend the day as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Sayles. Harlow Wetherby and wife, of t-Lincoln, were in the city yesterday to spend the day with friends, being guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rawls. Mrs. Wetherby was formerly Miss Gretchen MacPrang, one of the teachers in the high school here. LAW PERMITS HAVING ONLY OIIE JUSTICE AT TIME From Monday's Dairy.. , ..;'. : - The matter, of the appointmeit of an additional justice of the peace for Plattsmouthi city-, which', was sug gested several days ago to the board of county commissioners, owing to the illness of Judge M. Archer, was taken under consideration by the board, but owing to the new law there can only be one justice ap pointed or elected in the city and it would be impossible to make an ad ditional appointment as no vacancy exists at this time and therefore .all the cases demanding attention must be nassed unon bv the countv court j until such time. as Judge Archer is t able to resume His duties. Fronr Tuesday's Dally Fred L. Nutzman of Nehawka was in the city last evening looking after some matters of business. Mrs. Charles Creamer departed this morning for Omaha, where she will spend the day visiting with friends. ANOTHER LOUISVILLE BOY IS MARBJED IN OMAHA MUST REMAIN IN JAIL From Tuesdays Daily. The delightful spring like weath er of the past few weeks has brot into the breast of Edward Smith. i one. of the colored guests of Sheriff Quinton, a great longing to be out in the great open spaces and eniov the grandeur of the ideal winter weath er. This morning a lady friend of the colored gentleman visiting the court house seeking to have Edward released and allowed to have his fling while the weather was good but unfortunately there was the lack of funds to settle for the fine and costs and consequently there was nothing stirring and Edward will remain in the county bastile feasting on the rations that the sheriff issues and there will be no homecoming for hirfl in the colored belt of Omaha until the birds of springtime are wending their way northward. W no all kinos or 3or printing, of all kindt-Tha Jonrn&L , Is More Complete Than Ever! Here yon will find everything in in line of books for the children, for the grown-nps and all middle ages, at prices that wijl surely please you. A full line of popular copyrights All the new copyright books. Popular gift books. Mother Goose, Peter Rabbit and a world of small books for the kiddies Girls' and Boys' books. . Complete line of Bibles. Dcnnison Seals, Tags and Catds. Crepe and Tissue Paper for your packages.. A very large line of fancy box papers Eaton, Crane & Pike and the Whiting lines. Desk sets, dominoes and checkers. In fact you will find a world of gift goods in our line. Come in now and select, your ' Christmas cards. , ; ; f iW .i ..I From Satur Jay's Dally. Cupid has been working over time this winter and a large number of our young people have been his happy and willing victims. The latest to succumb was Wayne Dorsey, of Omaha, who was married last Saturday evening to Miss Mabel Rosenbaum, of Omaha. The ceremony took place at the parsonage of the Rev. Titus Lowe of the First M. E. church and the young couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Pat May- field. The two young ladies had been room mates before the recent mar riage of Mr. and Mrs. Mayfield. The bride's parents live at Mis souri Valley, Iowa, where her father, J. E. Rosenbaum, is general fore man of the machine shops. Mrs. Dorsey is employed in the offices of Dr. W. O. Bridges, in the Brandeis theatre building. The groom is em ployed with the Adams-Kelley Sash and Door company of Omaha. They will continue in their present posi tions and will board with Mrs. George Harkins, of 1916 Laird street. Mrs Harkins is a sister of Mrs. Bert McNealy of Louisville and has visited here often. , The bride is a very fine young business woman and is highly re spected and has a large circle of friends in her home town as well as in Omaha. The groom is the second son of W. C. Dorsey, now of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, but for many years located here. He is one of our 6est young men of industry and high principles and his host of friends will join the Courier in . congratulations and best wishes. Louisville Courier- FOR SALE Poland China pigs 10 weeks old. $6 each. d&w Phone 3513 A. O. RAMGE. FUR COAT FOR SALE Black Calf-skin. Dandy. See at Baurer's garage. Advertising is the life of trade. A RETIREMENT OPENS ,l PROMOTION FOR BUNDY Washington, Dec. 13. Brigadier General Omar Biindy's promotion -to a.' major." generalship will.-be; made possible by ' the immediate retirp-nent- of ' Brigadier 'General -H.-' P: Hodges .hfter. thelafter- acumen;, a major generalship upon retirement of Major General J. F. Morris", ' of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. General Bundy, now commanding the seventh corps area. Fort Crook, Neb., distinguished himself as com mander of the second division at Chateau Thierry. Colonel George Van Hora 'Merely will become a brigadier general up on General Bundy's promotion . BOX SOCIAL - There will be a box social and pro gram as well as a Christmas tree and a Santa Claus held at the school In district No. 37, three and a half miles west of the city on the Louis ville road, on Friday evening, Dec. 23. Ladies are requested to bring boxes. Everyone invited. .GRACE BEESON, Teacher. If it'g in the stationery line, call at the Journal office. PURE STRAIN PLYMOUTH ROCKS Pure blood barred Plymouth Rock cockrels for sale, $2 each. Extra choice, 3. Phone 170?, Murray. Neb. dl, sw2. MRS. ROBERT TROOP. An extensive lint of high class stationery on hand at aP times at the Journal office. - awmiim Gloves! Right now is glove time, both for individual wear and for an ideal gift. A complete line for men for you to choose from. They're priced within reason again. . Capes, mocha, silk lined, sheep; lined, cotton or plain. In fact a glove or mitt for every man's wear. These are from the shops of Wilson Bros., Hansen and Ad ler. The price . $1.50 to $4,00 Suggestions- Interwoven Hose, ' Silk'Shirts, Knit Ties, Collars, Caps, SuitCases, Bags, Scarfs, House Coats, Bath Robes, .Ladies' Hose! Philip ofhimol!