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C81 Society pia.ttemo.iitb iota VOL. NO. XXXVIII. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 192L NO. 88 7 ) LEGION POST HAS ELECTION LAST- NIGHT LARGE ATTENDANCE OUT TO AS SIST IN NAMING OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR From Tiipj.i . iii Last evening the American Legion club rooms were filled to overflow ing by the members who had assem bled from far and near to Join in the selecting of the various officers who will conduct the affairs of the post for the ensuing year an.d inci dently. .to enjoy the "feed" that Commander Emil Hild and Alfred Thomsen had provided for the even ing and which came as the very pleasant finish of the meeting. The m tter of the election of of ficers was the first subject to be brought out on the floor and at the call for nominations for post com mander, the name of Eugene Lister was offered and without further nom ination, he received the unanimous vote of the members for the position of post skipper for the year. Mr. Lister is one of the active leaders of the blacksmiths union at the local Burlington shops and a gentlemm well qualified for the new position, ard will give the post n raot capible administration in ev"v wv Mr Lister served In the navy during the w Hid war ai d i; ti e niird x- avy man to he elected commander, while two army men have served In that capacity. When the office of vice commander was reached a number of the mem bers suggested that this honor be given to seme of the out of the city members who have taken a keen in terest in the advancement of the Legion work aDd the call for ronii nations met with a number of re sponses. Ralph R. Larson, of Louis ville. Tom Short, Eugene Vroman, Orville Hathawry of Union, George Dolan of Louisville and Byron Bab bitt were placed in the race with- the re ult that Larson and Dolan were rhp- by ?ivtr,.nt",nl voter; the. OTlCu. f r-p f V r. -jviy o Ot"" C f TO TT1 tvp ri--y ?-? the two ".zot.C in command will hail from our neigh boring city. The selecting of the new executive committee of nine members was the next subject to come before the gathering and the nominations flew thick and fast for a few minutes. As there were so many to elect, the, us of the ballot was necessary and Marion Duxbury, John Wichman and Albert Janda were named as the trio to distribute and collect the ballots. It required some time to canvass the vote and the re;ult was given as follows: Eugene Vroman. 30; Mar lon Duxburv, 29; W. R. Holly, 24; Emil Hild. 21; Alfred Wilson, 21; Raymond Lnrson Larson, 19; John Lyon, 18; Jame3 Persinger. 17 and Tcci Short, 16. There were a large number of scattering votes, but these were the. nine leading candidates and were declared duly elected. Attorney A. II. Duxbury, who has been in charge of the service bureau of the post for the past year, and who has worked early and late to give all possible aid in securing the needed relief for the service men in the way of any matter that they might have pending with the gov ernment, presented a detailed report that was clear and concise and cov ered the workings of all of the var ious functions of the service depart ment. On motion the report was adopted and Mr. Duxbury given a rising vote of thanks from the post for his splendid services In the past y(-ar. Prior to the meeting "Tommy" had teen very active in seMing the chanced on a gcoce that had been se cured by the post and was to be rc ffled off. and succeeded by his frrmoth e!oc4vence in disposing of $10 worth of chances on the $2 fowl, and at the drawing Tom Short was the fortunate winner of the loud voiced bird r.nd the post realized the sum total of t$ as a result of the raffle. The American Legion Auxiliary won a real warm place in the hearts of all the post members by two Chritma presents which they had sent to the meeting, one a package of "smokes" an the other f check for the January rent on the club rooms. The ladies received a rousing vote of thanks for their services and the hearty good wishes of the post for their success in the coming year. The retiring post officer wee also given the honors of a rising vote of thanks for their service during the past year when they have been un der the gun. At this time the call to "chow" was sounded and an old time st im pede for the mess line indulged In and while "Doc" and George Conis were the last in the room, they were among those who slung out their mess kit at the head of the line. They however were hard pressed by "Stupid" and other of the notorious characters of the post. . Immediately after the feast, the new executive committee assembled and cftmmander Lister announced the re-appointment of Adjutant Elmer A. Webb, which met with enthusiastic approval from the whole gang and the committee proceeded to the elec tion of one of its members as keeper ot tii box, urs vrqsa&a, being named for' this office. A. H. Duxbury was reappointed by the Post Commander as service officer for the post and the committee outlined the work that the post will take up in the ne.r future. It was nearing the midnight hour when the members of the post depart ed homeward feeling that it had been a meeting of more than usual in terest. Post Commander Lister is giving the matter of the various committees for the year his studious attention, and will within a few days announce the appointments. . At the meeting last night, a lock was placed upon the outer door, this being the first time the club rooms were locked during .the more than a year since they were opened. Keys are provided individual members and may be' procured from the adjutant on payment of 25 cents. SPEEDER GETS NAB BED AT NEBR. CITY Negro Driving a Large Auto Gets Away from This City but is Caught in Otoe County. From Thursday's Daily. A few 'days ago a negro driving a lrge Cadillac car passed through this city and from the statement of the officers he was surely going some and leaving a trail of smoke only to indicate his passage. Sheriff Quin ton had met the man at the inter section of Chicago avenue andPearl street and called to him to halt, but the dusky hued party only stepped on the gas and continued his journey southward, in order to teach the reckless driver a good lesson, the au thorities at Nebraska City were call ed up and warned of the coming of the speed fiend. Yesterday after noon County Attorney A. G. Cole was called up and informed that the ne gro had gotten himself entangled in the meshes of the Nebraska City or dinances and had received a fine of $25 and costs. Mr. Cole requested the Nebraska City authorities to hold the man or accept a $25 bond for his ttrpearnnce here on the charge ofi peeding, which tbey did. The negro docketed ns "John Doe" and from " i- a:tions is living up the part of ' i notorious character. He has been engaged in hauling strike breakers in Omaha and Ne braska City and evidently believes th-'t this fact entitles him to drive at a rate of speed that endangers the lives of men, women and children. PLATTSMOUTH WINS AGAIN ""rrirTi Ttiurtar i'niy Last evening there was a very pleasing attendance of the basketball fans at the high school "gym" to enjoy the meeting of the Plattsmouth and Weeping Water high school te3ms and as the result of which the locals were the victors by the scora of 66 to 6. In this game the stellar roles of tht locals were played by TToward Dwyer and Frank Grado ville both of whom have every prom ise of being the best players seen on the local floor. The opening game between the Reserves and the Junior high school resulted in the victory of the Re serves by the score of 20 to 6. LOYAL WORKERS MEET '-m Thiir1v' r-allv The Loyal Workers of the Christ ian church met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. F. Clugy and spent several hours most pleasantly In the transaction of the routine business of the organization. One of the chief matters to demand the at tention of the ladies was the elec tion of the officers fo the ensuing year and the following were select ed: Mrs. E3 Ofe, president; Mrs. Thomas Wiles, vice president; Mrs. George Decker, secretary; Mrs. Bert fonor. treasurer. Dainty refresh ments were served at the conclusion of the evening that added greatly to its pleasantness. CHANGE TIME ON NO. 14 from Thnri(Iav Pally The Burlington is announcing a "han"? in the running time of No. 14, the night passenger train over the Burlington between this city and Omaha and which has for the past year been scheduled to leave Omaha at 8:05 and rench here at 9:00 p. m. Under the new schedule, the train will leave Omaha at 8:30 p. m., and arrive In Plattsmouth at 9:30, a half hour later than at present. JiIARREED AT COURT HOUSE om Thiirfda Pally Yesterday afternoon County Judge Allen J. Beeson was called upon to unite in the bonds of wedlock Mr. Louis W. Paulson and Miss Mattie McClary, both of Weeping Water, The wedding ceremony was witness ed by Etta Potts and Jesse Smith, who motored over with the young people for the wedding. Fresh Cow For Sale I I have a fresh 2-year old white Durham milk cow and an excellent milker with calf two weoks old for sale 2 iv JULIUS RHEUMAN,- KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HOLD INSPECTION Sir Knight Charles Green of Fremont G. C. G. of Nebraska, Makes Official Inspection. from Thursday's Daily Commencing yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock the members of Mt Zion Commandery No. 5, Knights Temp lar, hel dan inspection. The inspect ing officer being Sir Knight Charles Green of Fremont,' Grand Captain General of the Nebraska grand com mandery. James M. Robertson, grand junior warden, was also present as a member of the Mt Zion command ery and of which Sir Francis E. White, grand recorder, is also a mem ber. At 6 o'clock the members were treated to a very enjoyable banquet in the new and spacious banquet room that has been arranged for the use of the Masonic and De Molay or ders, and here the members enjoyed both' the excellent menu that had been prepared and the delightful manner in which it was served to the Knights. Following the luncheon hour the commandery took up the work of the evening and the Temple degree con ferred on Ed S. Tutt cf Murray. At the conclusion of the work the mem brs of the work the members were given a few short talks by Dr. A. D. Caldwell. Dr. R. P. Westover, Frank II. Johnson of Weeping Water, Ed S. Tutt of Murray and Grand Cap tain General Green of Fremont, who paid the local organization a nice tribute on their work and that this commandery was the equal of any in the state. The attendance was quite large and it was throughout, an event that will long be pleasantly remembered in Masonic circles. PRESTON ACOUITTED IN SUPREME COURT Opinion Handed Down Says Lack of Evidence to Convict Kim Case Drew Wide Attention. Elmont Preston, Buffalo county farmer, his a firm friend in the su preme court. A little while ago that tribunal overturned a conviction in Otoe county on the charge of having deserted his wife and child, the court holding that the evidence showed fbt hi I wife had left him after he had refused to approve the purchase cf an exposive rug. Wednesday it raid the evidence upon which he waj convicted of the charge of adultery in Buffalo county w.13 insufficient, and practically ordered his discharge. Mrs. Preston was the avenging nemesis in each case. The last charge was that he had been guilty of adulterous relations with Mnrgery Hay., an eighteen year old girl. A jury said he was. but the court, with Chief Justice Morrissey dissenting, rays this conviction was on suspicion and prejudice. The girl had a child, but the court says the charge in this case does not cover responsibility for that, and that mere disposition and opportunity to commit a crime are not alone sufficient to Justify a con viction. There must be circumstances inconsistent with any other reason able hypothesis. There was evidence to show that the girl had accompan ied him on a long trip to Chase coun ty by automobile. SHIPS FINE CATTLE "mm Frldav'i" rn This morning Luke L. Wiles, one of the leading pure bred cio"k breed ers of Cas3 county shipped a fine Red Polled bull to Fred Horn at Herman. Nebraska, and this afternoon will' ship another bull to G. H. Girrlchi of Aurora, Nebraska. These two ani mals are among the best that Mr. Wiles has in his excellent hprd-ad , will make great additions to the thorobred stock In the herds of the purchasers. Mr. Wiles first estab-. lished his herd of Red PoM"d '-I in the year 1S95 and at the time had only a few head but he now has ore of the largest and best In the state and their reputation is known all over the state and Iowa and a great many of the fine cattle have been purchased indicates that the market is again looking up and that the farmers are feeling some relief from the recent financial stringency. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Crnm P"rl1nv' 'fiafu 1 Yesterday afternoon, Thos. Janda, who for the past month has been at the ho'-nHal in Omiba ret"r"e1 hme to complete his recuperation here with home folks and enjoy the Christ mas season with his family. Tom is doing very nicely but has not en tirely recovered from the effects of his operation and It will be some time before be is able to be around to any extent. His host of friends here will be pleased to learn of his recovery and trust that he may con tinue to improve. When you secure your school sup plies, call at the Journal office first and examine our line of pencils, tab-1 lets and general school supplies.' Tirey ere the beet on the jnaxket. j RECEIVES SAD NEWS ' From Thursday's Daily . - Mr9. Cora Cotner, of this city last evening received a message' from her sister, Mrs. George Cunningham, of Shenandoah, Iowa, announcing the death of the aged mother of Mr. Cun ingham. which occurred yesterday morning at Shenandoah. The de ceased lady was quite well advanced in years and is known to a .number of tho reiOents here as sho was a visitor in this city at different times the family resided there. Mrs. Cun ningham has for several years past been suffering from Bright's disease, which was the cause of her death. AWAITS RELEASE OF FORMER HUSSAN Second Wife of Harry ( D. Snethen, Sent Up from Here for Bigamy Willing to Wed Kim. From Thursday's Dnllv The release of Harry D. Snethen, who ws sent to the state peniten tiary from Cass county, on the charge of bigamy, is being anxiously awaited by wife No. 2 who was formerly- Mirs Esther Nord. of Oreapolis, the di'-pafhes from Lincoln state. Mr, Snethen was sent up from here a sentence of from oe to seven 'ers on tl"e charge of having added oo m ny wives to hi string -end '.n.s lecn in tbe state p-.i-on for the va'-t three years. Shortly .ifter his marriage to Miss Nord it wa dis overed that he had a wife and sev eral children living in Council Bluffs and accordingly his dream of domes tic happiness was shattered when the law intervened. The prisoner has had his applica tion before the parolo board fcr sorce time and slated to them hi" wi'Iing i'e:5 to support the children of his first marriage, but that rather than live with .wife No. 1, he vould re main at Warden Fenton's b!g stone I'cme fcr the l-:w breakers. State Probation Officer N. T. Har nmn stated that the paro'.o would be granted and that on his relaase Mr. Prethen would again be mirried to his second bride. "" WANT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL LAW REPEAl Auburn Citizens Favor This Action as Part of Work of Special Session in February. Auburn. Neb., Pec. 22. Repeal cf the consolidated school law by the special session of the legislature be cause of the inconvenience caused by the provisions of the statute and the resulting ill health to small children was favored at a big ma.s meeting of business men and farmers here to day. Unanimous opposition was ex pressed to the law. ! A committee headed by Edgar Fer neau wr-s appointed to call on Gov ernor McKelvie and ask to place the, repeal request before the legislature. It was pointed out that small chil dren are handicapped by bad weath er, or else their health is injured by traveling long distances in storms o' waiting nt crossroads for the regular conveyances. A number of children now ride more than six miles to con solidated schools in thin county. i The tax situation is fast becoming unbear-ble, speakers declared, and their suggestion that repeal of the Jaw be asked fcr as a relief was unanimously approved. RETURNS FROM GERMANY The Journal has just received a' letter from Mrs. C. J. Purbies of Buff alo, N. Y., formerly Miss Gladys Vroman of this city, in which she states that her brother. Center Vro man who for the past two years and a half has been located in Germany is now In the United States, having returned the latter part of Septem-' ber and is now stationed at Camp Dix, New Jersey, to remain until he is discharged from the service. Mr. Vroman expects as soon as he is dis charged to return to Nebraska and visit his relatives and old friends in this city. Mrs. Purbies states that Buffalo suffered a great deal from the recent storm and the damage will amout to several hundred thous-' and dol'ars and was ore of the worst storms that ever visited that locality. NOW DOING NICELY Mrs. D. C. Oslin, former Platts iv"t lrriv. sat"' who i- row resid ing at Watson. Missouri, has for the past week been at the hospital at Hamburg, Iowa, recovering from an operation, is reported as doing very nicely and expects to return in a few days to her home at Watson. Mr. Oslin will come up to Hamburg Sun day and expects to accompany the wife back home. FOR SALE Scotch and Scotch-Topped Short horn Bulls, Just weaned. Big Bar gains, if taken at oncp. 4wks-w SEARL S. DWIS. Murray, Neb. Read the Journal want-ads. STRIKE OCCURS IH CITY LAST EVENING Matters Adjusted in Short Time How- ever and Pinochle Players Re turn to Their Pastime. From Frldav's la;iv Last evening a rei "walkout" oc curred in this city find while the greater part of the inhabitants were unaware of the fact that a strike was on. it existed for some little time in one of the soft drink parlors where the customers are accustomed to gather each evening to enjoy a so cial game of pinochle or other card pastime. The proprietor of the place, who is numbered among our most genial citizens, was unaware cf the strike that was pending and was engaged in quafiing a glass of the famous or ange juice, when at th? stroke of seven o'clock last evening all of the players at the various tables laid down their cards and salently walked out of the place, leaving it silent and empty where once the cries of "forty pinochle." "fifteen hundred trump" and similar phrases were to be heard. The proprietor was dumbfounded for a few moments? at the sudden depar ture of his friends, but suspected tnat there was some joke attached to the leaving of the "gang." Pres ently one of the party, noted for his. -leucine and long experience in matters diplomatic, appeared on the srere and laid down the terms that the striking players had prepared. The armistice terms however were rot as severe as those Marshal Foch handed to Kaiser Bill, and Consisted in the demand that there be new decks of cards and fresh chalk fur nished each ten days in the future and after some discussion the matter was settled and the treaty of peace signed by Mr. Donat on .the one hand r-nd Louis Leiner, representing the striking players. The pen with which the trc-r.ty was signed, was present ed to the Journal reporter as a me mento cf the event. FIRE FIEMB BUSY ON GKR1STMAS EVE State Fire Marshal Describes Hor ror of Holiday Accidents Issues a Warning. State Fire Marshal E. C. Hartford draws tl.i picture of the fire fiend's i interruption of a merry Christmas. "Picture the family reunion gath ered around the annual Christmis j tree children, grandchildren, nieces nephews, cousins and all the tree v.i'h its many decorations, its light ing effects, its imitation snow, tin- i rel. the presents for all and Santa Clans with his white locks and flow ing beard when suddenly a flash, nd the fiend fire appears. Some-, one has been careless and the acci dent occurs. Sorne little fellow hope-' l?a:sly scarred for life or maybe the loir, of life. The happy scene is changed without warning to one of sorrow, misery ar.d despair. There ", a Christmas, the horror of which iz fcrever burned .into the memory end hearts of those who but a short Vfme before were so gay and carefree. A family reunion that will never be forgotten. But always the darkness r.f death or accident in the ascen dant. The family with a home gone, a loved one burned, that scene that began so happily, changed in a moment to one of horror and dis tress. "Too often the Christmas season, which should be an 'occasion of un mixed cheer, becomes a time of trag edy in many households because of death or serious injury by fire. The inflammable evergreen trees and dec orations, or the cotton beard of a thinly disguised Santa Claus fre quent ignites from a lighted candle or match and serious results ensue. "In the first place the tree should be set up securely so that it will rot easily topple over, and it should be located several feet awny from any heating or lighting fixture. Metal tinsel with flake asbestos and pow dered mica make excellent materials for snow effects and will not burn. Cotton and paper on the other hand re highly dangerous. The tree should never be illuminated with candles. There is some danger from the widely sold electric light assem blies due to insufficient insulation and other causes, but the hazard is "mall in comparison to that of the lighted candle. "Thi department requests that all reople thmout the state of Nebras ka bear thee facts in mind in pre paring their yuletide festivities. To that end we extend heartiest greet ings and -good cheer to all thruout the state, praying that not a single calamity of the kind pictured above may be the part of any resident of this great state. To that extent we ask your co-operation." FEELING VERY POORLY from r'riday Dally. D. J. Marshall, one of the employes of the Burlington, has been confined to his home for the past few days suffering from a re-occurance of his sickness from which he has suffered more or less during the late uummer and fall. The friends are hopeful however, that he may soon be able ua anl Aroun4 m uua. RETURNS FROM MINNESOTA From Fr!iiy's Daily. This morning Mrs. T. B. Bates re turned home from Minneapolis, where she has been for the past few weeks, a guest at the home of her sister. Mrs. Guy D. French and fam ily. Mrs. Bates while at Minneapolis attended the graduation of her neice Miss Octa French, from the Minneap olis high school and enjoyed a few weeks in the winter climate that is prevailing in the Minnesota city. Miss French is expecting to complete her educational work in the Univers-! Sty of Minnesota starting at the next! term of the college. iiOH SCHOOL HONORS GLASS OF '21 TODAY Special Convocation This Morning for Those Graduating Last Spring Eleven Present. From Frldav'R Dp'ly. This morning a special convoca tion was held at the high school auditorium in which the present members of the high school paid their respects to the class of 1021 who were able to be present at the convocation. j The entire membership of the lt graduating class had been invited but only eleven cf the class were able to enjoy the occasion of meeting with their former schoolmates in the re newal of the ties of school life. j Those members cf the 1921 clans' who were present were Mason Wes cott, Alice Pollock, Clara Trilety, Bertha Schubeck. Genevieve Good man, Carl Schneier, Fae Chase. Clara Mae Morgan, Kathryn Waddick, Wil ma Ilainey and Gustave Brubacker.. The young people, the greater part of whom are now attending other schools or colleges, related their work and experiences, which proved very entertaining to the present members cf the high school. It is expected to make this event an annual affair in the future, and the members of the last graduating class will be guests of the high school on the last day before the Christ mas vacation. VOTES IN CONTEST Prom Friday's Daily. The votes in the most popular lady contest that the Knights of Columbus; are staging as the prelude to their) bazaar to be held in January, is at- j trading more or less attention and the votes for the contest are placed at 100 votes for 1 cent, so that the boys will have ample chance to do nate a few cents each ay to push the lady of their choice onward toward the coveted goal of victory, and to secure the beautiful gold wrist watch that the Knights are offering as the prize in this contest. RETURNS FROM SCHOOL Miss Kathryn Waddick, who has been engaged. in work as instructor in the musical department of the St. Katherine's college at Davenport, la., one of the leading Episcopal church schools in the west, has returned home for the holidays. Miss Waddick while at St. Katherine's had charge of the instruction work of the choir of the school as well as. the general work in the musical department and scored a great success in her work there. CHRISTMAS! Is there a season of ihe year that means more to the hearts of old and young alike than Christmas time? To the young folks it is the one day of all the year toward which their thoughts turn most gladly and eagerly. To grown-ups it is the time for the home-coming the reunion and renew ing of heme ties and friendships. To all in the circle of our acquain tance and friendships we, too, would ex tend our sincere wishes for a happy Christmas. The First national Bank THE BANK WHE?E YOU FEEL AT HOME oiJVTTSMOUTH NEBRASKA - - ' ' i DEEDS OF GOOD MARK WORK OF BOYS' ORDER Lightening of Burden of Unfortun ate is Noted on Pail of De Molay Chapter Here. from FrlJay Oally. Giving aid to those who have felt the bitter pinch of want and the chill and suffering that winter brings is one of the most commend able cf acts and one that marks the real prompting of the love of the un fortunates of the world. A few days ago a Journal repre sentative was In one of the coal of fices of the city conversing, when a representative of the local chapter of the Order of De Molay entered and placed an order for two tons of coal to go to the homes of two of the families of the city that were in want and who were without the means of protecting themselves from the cold winter. , This is showing the real spirit of the good Samaritan, who bound up the wounds of his suffering brother and the young men who are carry ing on this work are to be commend ed for their generous and thoughtful action. Their acts of this nature are numerous and done quietly and in this one case the fact fell under the eye of the press and while they do rot approve of this manner of pub licity still one cannot but feel that they are dserving of a more clearer understanding of their work by the public and that they are laboring in the great cause of humanity. MAKING REPATRS ON BRIDGE From Friday' Daily. The Platte river and wagon bridge is receiving a thorough overhauling and repairing, the work starting at once and when completed the bridge will have a new flooring as well as a great deal of work on the piling of the structure. Mr. T. II. Pollock, owner of the bridge is personally su pervising the work and will see that the bridge is placed in first clasa shape as faras it is possible to do. The low stage of the water in the river at this time has made it possi "ble tod(T some much needed work on the piling that was not possible during the summer and this, with the work on the structure will place the bridge in the best of shape. This bridge is one of the most important on the highway systems of eastern 'Nebraska as it is a connecting lin? between Omaha and Kansas City anc" the southwest and during the sum mer months thousands of autos pasi over. it. WEDDED IN OMAHA The Omaha papers give the an nouncement of the isr.uance of a mar riage licence in that city to Mr. Tom J. Janda of Havelock ar.d Miss Ida M. Raney of Lincoln, who werr? to be married in that city. The groom is a former Plattsmouth man and is a brother of Tone Janda, Mesdame Joseph Hiber, John J. Svoboda and Thomas Svoboda of this city. Your ad will carry punch if you write it as a plain "selling talk" in stead of trying to fuss it up with frills and exageration3. Lost anything -Trv a Jonrnal ad. -found anything i They satisfy."