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w.h- wfcn&l VOL. NO. XXXV11L PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, MAY 8, 1922. NO. 85 Ok- v JOHN F.CROOK SPEAKS ON THE ROAD PROBLEM DELIVERS VEEY ABLE ADDRESS AT CHAMBER OF COM MERCE MEETING. From Thursday Dally. The meeting of the chamber of commerce last. evening at the public library auditorium was one that, while not as largely attended as had been hoped for, was filled with much interest and many good things for the city discussed. One of the mat ters brought up was that of the in crease in water rates proposed and on motion of H. A. Schneider the chamber of commerce went on rec ord as opposing the rates and' urg ing the city council to oppose bj- in junction if necessary the putting in to operation of these rates at this time. As this was the first public n.et ing of the year the election of offi cers was brought up and despite the efforts of John P. Sattler, the pres ent efficient president, to decline the office, he was unanimously re-elected and agreed that he would do all he could to assist in the develop ment of the city with the co-operation of the members of the club. H. A. Schneider was named us the vice president by the same vote, and Sec retary Guy W. Morgan and Treas urer R. V. Knorr were also re elected to their offices altho the gentlemen had evinced ' a desire to lay aside the cares of office in favor of someone else. One of the matters that , is of the greatest interest is the decision of the club on the motion of E. H. Wes cott to make the dues for the busi ness men $5 per year but to place the fee for the laboring men and others not actively engaged in busi ness at $1 per year and to authorize a strong campaign committee to act in this matter. Rev. John Calvert also secured the co-operation of the chamber of com merce in a movement to give some place for the boys of Th eity .from 10 to 14 years of age to play during the summer months. As had been noted in these col umns the chamber of commerce had as their guest, John F. Crook of Den ver, the head of the Monarch Engi neering Co., and who Is now a resi dent or Denver, and an enthusiastic good roads booster for the west as a part of the development of the trans portation power of the nation. The subject of the address was that of "Transportation." and the speaker took the subject from the time the cave man of thousands of years ago first evolved the idea of moving : stones and the making easier the J transportation of these stones for his use and led the thought down thru the succeeding periods of history of the Romans with their great high ways, the Spanish kingdom at its best with great fleets and the build ing and growth of the maritime pow- , er of the British empire. The speak er pointed out that in France with their great system of highways in . 1913 the cost per ton haul was 10c against the far greater cost in this ' and other countries and the value: that these road? had been in rapid transport of men and supplies in the world war. Mr. Crook also point ed out the two great forces of the world, land and labor, the first that brought forth the raw material that labor develops into the highest per-, fection and which the transportation of the nations brought to the use of civilized society. He cited the greatness of the Standard Oil com pany as controlling the means of power and advancing transportation. As a point of his argument he show ed the creation of the roads along, the least grades for the overcoming, of gravity and the construction or hard surfaced roads to overcome that cf friction, which had been since the beginning of time an important part of the transportation problems. Omaha, Kansas City and St. Louis had been located on the banks of great rivers because of the water level for transportation and this phase of the problem was strongly stressed by the speaker as being the cheapest and most economical means of transportation known to man. In this respect he pointed out the com mercial greatness of Japan and Eng land, which nations were, by means ' of their great fleets, able to make ; competition for the trades of the na tions of the earth. Relative to the; good roads Mr. Crook pointed out that-they rendered the hauling cost I far less per mile and made possible ' a greater mobility of the transpor tation of the country and urged the building of the permanent roads to the large railroad centers where they might reinforce the rail transporta tion. In regard to the water trans portation the speaker eited the pro posed St. Lawrence i waterway mai wolud permit the shipping of grain ; direct from Duluth or Chicago to Liverpool and other foreign parts at . much less cost than it would other- wise as a load of wheat shipped j from Chicago to England found more than half of the cost of trans- port under the present methods, to be in handling the grain from Buf- . falo to the ship in New York har-; bor and loading it.. Mr. crooK aiso pointed out that there wers two groups of the good roads boosters, one of which was for the federaj control of roads and others for the states to control the roads and stat ed that in his opinion the farther the functions of government were taken from the people the more ex pensive and less efficient they become as the federal government had usurp ed many of the states privileges while in turn .e states had taken from the counties a great many of their rights. FREE CAMPING GROUNDS John Richardson, the jolly ferry man, has just fixed up a fine place south of the Burlington bridge and near the ferry where he has fixed up benches and tables -as well as a furnace that can be used for cook ing purposes. Mr. Richardson states that the camp grounds are free to everyone and he wants the public to avail themselves of the opportunity of using this fine shady spot for their gatherings. YOUNG PEOPLE WED AT NEBRASKA CITY Miss Katherine Blotzer and Mr. Howard Wiles Joined in Wed lock in Otoe County. From Thursday's Dally. Yesterday afternoon at Nebraska City occurred the marriage of two of the popular and well known young people of this portion of Cass county. Miss Katherine Blotzer and Mr. Howard Wiles. The wedding was very quiet, the bridal couple being accompanied by the sister of the bride. Mrs. Fred Hirz of this city, to the Otoe county capital. The mar riage service was read by County Judge Bishof at his office and at its conclusion the newly weds motored back to their home and to receive the well wishes and congratulations of their relatives and friends. They will make their home In the future on the farm that the groom is in charge of, south of this city. The bride is the youngest daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blotzer, Sr.. and is a lady of much charm and held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends in her home near Cedar Creek as well as in this city where she is a frequent visitor. The .groom is a son xl Mr. and .Mrs. S. A. Wiles and is numbered among the progressive young farmers of this part of the county and a young man of the highest standing in the community. MAGABEE LADIES HAVE BIG MEETING Class of Candidates are Initiated by Team From Omaha, Review No. 6, Social Also. From Thursday's Dally. One of the most interesting meet ings that the local review of the W. M. B. A. of the Maccabees of this city has held was given last evening at their lodge rooms in the Wood men building and attended by a large number of the members and their guests from Omaha. To assist in the work of initiation the team of Omaha Review No. 6 with Miss Louisa Meyers, state deputy, was present and the local ladies turned the initiatory work over to them and to see that the new members were given the proper working out in the secrets of the order. The team made a very handsome appearance with their blue and gold uniform and were certainly experts in the work of the different degrees. The Omaha ladies brought a great deal of pleasure in their jolly person alities and after the lodge work the time was spent socially in visiting and the enjoyment of a fine lunch eon that had been prepared by the Plattsmouth ladies. FOUND LOTS OF WATER From Thursday's Dally. W. E. Rosencrans, who returned home last evening from Texas, re ports that in the northern part of that state there has been very heavy rains and the rivers and streams are swollen and out of their banks and auto travel Is almost impossible. Mr. Rosencrans drove from San Antonio as far as Bartlett, Texas, and wait ed there several days, hoping to be able to get through with his car. but finally was compelled to leave it there and come by train. He states that much damage was done by the rains and high water in Fort Worth and Dallas, where the Trinity river is overflowing. ENJOY FINE PICNIC From Thursday's Dally. Yesterday afternoon the H. F. class of young ladies of the Presby terian church ' with their teacher. Miss Clara Weyrich, enjoyed a pic nic party with their fellow member, Miss Stella Lister at her home west of the city. The time was spent in gathering the beautiful spring flow ers and the opportunity of spend ing a few hours in the glorious Ne- nnnrnarhpd the nartv nrocMi)A() tn build a camp fire and cooked their repast in real camping style. Blank Books at the Journal Office. OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY Journal Field Man Speeds to North western Part of County Vis itor at Many Homes. The field representative of the Journal made a trip last week to the northwestern portion of Cass county, and while the territory was too large to cover in the one day, visited many of the farmers of that vicinity whom we found were all very busy. Julius Reinke was Just beginning to plant corn last Wednesday, and was the first whom we have noticed. At the home of J. L. Carnicle, he and the hired man were busy preparing the ground for corn, but he found time to show us around over the place, and especially were we pleas ed with the excellent herd of hogs and Short Horn cattle which he is breeding. The black Poland China hogs, which with but a year's growth weighs away over 500 pounds, be speaks some science in farming. John and Charles Campbell were busy in the field and getting the grain into the ground. W. E. Palmeter was g'ettlng al falfa in and setting out cabbage and strawberry plants. W. J. Leddy was discing and getting ready for listing. W. M. Richards was also doing the same and building stalk. and preparing for the corn crop. He had just shelled his corn from last year. At the home of P. F. Deuer. all were busy and happy, notwithstand ing that they had had a bridge out over Pawnee Creek for the past three years and have to drive nearly four miles farther to get to their land ; which is in portion located on this historic stream. Besides this they i are paying $208.00 in taxes on one piece of land, which in 1918 cost but S74 fiS. With this increase in th rate of the taxes, it looks like they i should be entitled to have the bridge 1 restored which has been out for; three years. John Kirker, who had gotten his ground ready, was to begin the plant ing of his corn the following morn ing. John S. Livingston was busy as was the entire family, and with that smile which is like the rising of the sun, he greeted as. as well as did the family. A place had been provided for the representative at the supper table which was a meal greatly ap preciated after the long day over the hills. With an urgent invitation to call again, we left their home just as it was getting dark and we had to turn on the lights. At Harry V. Brlcker, the breeder and raiser of some of the finest hogs in this por tion of the state. When we arrived at his home, it was so dark we had to make out his subscription receipt by the auto lights, and as it was looking like rain, we turned the nose of the "Dark Demon" towards Plattsmouth and tore over the coun try roads to the highway, in an en deavor to beat the storm. We won. THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN While preparations are under way for the observance of Memorial day in every village of the land, those comrades of the World war who con tinue to sleep beneath foreign soil. are not to be forgotten. Following its usual custom, the national headquar ters of the American Legion is rais ing a fund among its 11.000 posts to be used In the decoration of these graves overseas. Last night at its meeting, the executive committee of the local post voted to contribute $5 to this fund and the money is being rorwarded today. Among- the Nebraska soldiers whose remains repose beneath the poppied fields of France is Hugh J. Kearns, from whom the Legion post here derived its name, and it is very gratifying to know that even though nis grave is many, many miles away, it will not be barren of flowers on this day when the nation pauses to pay tribute to its honored dead. LEAVES FOR THE WEST From Friday's Dally. This morning James K. Pollock and Buford Godwin departed for the southwestern portion of Colorado. where Mr. Pollock has a fine, ranch located near Durango and Pagosa Springs. They are making the trip in a Ford and will enjoy camping along the road as they travel toward the mountain country. A specially con structed tent is carried that can be used on the rear of the car to make a good comfortable sleeping Quar ters at night and the gentlemen will also do their own cooking on the road. From here the party drove to Manhattan, Kansas, where they will remain over night and from there will take the old Santa Fe trail to ward the west, going through Dodge City, Kansas, and to La Junta, Col orado, and from there to Trinidad, and thence to Gallop, New Mexico, wnere tney take the trail over the mountains for the ranch. The gentle men will be gone at least for the summer and may decide to remain there permanently as Mr. Pollock has disposed of his insurance busi ness here to A. H. Duxbury and is now foot losse to enjoy the life in the horn In the mountains. We can furnish you hmnk hooka most any kind at Journal office. NAME ACTING JUDGE From Thursday's Dally. This morning the board of county commissioners took up the matter of the appointment of a special county judge to preside at the hearing on May 11th of the case of the State of Nebraska vs. Chas. C. Parmele. As the greater part of the Cass county bar has or had been connected in some way with the parties in the case the board had some difficulty in finding a suital-y qualified judge and decided that Hu. William Deles Dernier of Elmwood would be the proper man for the place and he was accordingly named to act in place of Judge Beeson. .. SHOP BASEBALL PLAYERS START THE SEASON Locomotives Win Game from Black smiths by Score of 11 to 6 Well Played Contest. From Thursday's Dny. The real fun and excitement of the base ball season of 1922 was launch ed last evening in the twilight ball game between the Locomotives and the Blacksmiths of the local Burling ton shops, and which the Locomo tives annexed by the score of 11 to 6. These inter-shop games have al ways proven most interesting to the fans and the personal interest that the ball lovers feel in the teams has aided the sport. It is to be hoped that all of the shop departments will organize teams and a series of games played for the season and some suitable trophy secured for the win ner of the league games. Some of the best ball seen on the local lot has been in the shop team games and Just enough fun enters into the games to keep everyone up and go ing from start to finish. In the battle last evening Sandy did the tossing for the Locos and Tom Rabb, the veteran catcher, was placed back of the bat for the re ceiving and both did excellent. The blacksmiths pinned their Faith to Slim Miller and t is battery served to make thing lively for-. the. Locos. The Blacksmiths were- threatening for a time to their opponents, but the hitting of their foes brought in the runs that piled up a big lead for the locomotive repair men. Another game will be played with the shop teams and will be a real treat for the fans. SEEKS OFFICE OF COUNTY SHERIFF Adolph Geise of This City Files for the Democratic Nomination for the Office This Morning Adolph Geise this' morning enter ed the political limelight, when he filed his name in the office of Coun ty Clerk George R. Sayles, for the democratic nomination for the office of sheriff. Mr. Geise, who has here tofore been of the republican persua sion, has evidently saw the light and is seeking his way into the ranks of the great unwashed, as the follow ers of Jefferson. Jackson, Cleveland. Bryan and Wilson are sometimes known. This is the first filing that has come in the democratic ranks for the office of sheriff and the only one in the race heretofore has been Rex Young, who is a candidate for the republican nomination. There have been a number suggested for the of fice but none have so far stepped out into the open, except the two above named gentlemen. Mr. Geise has been in business here for a number of years and is well known in the city and while not having as extensive acquaintance in the county will get out and meet the voters between now and the 18th of July, when the primary election is to .be held. RECOVERS STOLEN CAR From Thursday's Daw. Last evening Sheriff Quinton was called out to the John Elliott farm north of the city near where a large touring car was reported to be stall ed along the roadway. On the arriv al of the sheriff he found the car a large Hudson Super Six, abandoned find no trace of the parties who had driven it this far south from Oma ha from where the car had been ap parently going. The gas tank was dry and the caps taken off the tank and apparently the drivers of the car decided to abandon it rather than take the chances of being caught with it in their possession. Sheriff Quinton at once made in quiries in Omaha as to any missing cars and gave the number, 13161, to the Omaha police and was in formed that the car was the prop erty of a Mr. Jacobson of that city and had been stolen Monday night from the Jacobson home. The car will be held here until the owner returns to Omaha from a business trip in Iowa, and will then be turn ed over to him. Lost anything fouivri anything: Try a Journal ad. "They satisfy." SHOW WINDOW THAT IS FULL OF ORIGINALITY "Clean Up Week" and "Euddy Lee" Overalls Shown in Clever Manner at Wescott's From Friday' Dally. The show windows at the C. E. Wescott's Sons store, are certainly very original and clever in their dis play of the "Buddy Lee" overalls and also as a boost for the "Clean Up Week" campaign. They have attract ed a great deal of attention and well worthy of a word of commendation for the originality that is shown in their preparation. The east window is filled with the little "Buddies" who are busy advertising the clean up campaign as well es the overalls. On the Fifth street side there is a train loaded with the overalls as well as .the little Buddies that are engaged in cleaning up and -dusting up in a fitting manner. On the Main street side of the window there is a great showing of the notables of the city government and of the fire de partment. A miniature fire truck is occupied by Chief Sandin. while David Ebersole and Emil Weyrich, the chemical man, are standing near by as well as C. F. Schmidtmann, who is putting up a great , front. Next in order is the city hall, in front of which stands Mayor C. A. Johnson, clean up proclamation in hand, and a very striking figure, in deed, and with Chief of Police "Bar clay standing nearby in readiness to nip the unwary law violator. Supt. G. E. DeWolfe is also in the group with his youngsters of the school surrounding him and Jack Brittain of the rat extermination campaign present with his pets in hand. The whole city cleaning force, headed by Commissioner Elliott, is also shown and the Buddies are busy in their cleaning up campaign. Not the least of the figures in the win dow is the Buddie"Built for Paper hanging." and who very cleverly represents H. H. Cotton, the cam paign chairman. At the rear of the window is a "mill" in operation and Jack , Britton and Cowboy Padget will f-resent no more-thrilling ap pearance than the two boxrng bud dies. To complete the clean up one of the Buddies is about to enter the bath. "' In the west window there is a showing of the Lee overalls for men and here tomorrow Robet Crnit, man ager of the H. D. Lee company of Kansas City and Paul Dalian, his assistant, will conduct a demonstra tion of these garments that are fast growing in popular favor and these gentlemen will also give away a pair of the Buddie overalls to the little girl that calls at the store with her dad or other male relative and whistles to the boys. The windows show great skill and certainly make a striking advertise ment for the "Buddy Lee" overall that has attracted the attention of everyone passing by. RETURNS FROM THE WEST From Friday' Daur. Last evening Attorney W. G. Kieck returned home from a few days' stay at Imperial, Nebraska, and was considerably surprised to find his office liberally decorated with bunches of the fragrant dan delion as well as old shoes and cards of congratulations, his friends hav ing apparently gotten the idea that Mr. Kieck's mission in the west was of a matrimonial nature. Bill has in formed us that he was at Imperial to lay the foundation of a school and not a home and that his friends can rest assured that the happy event that they have been anticipat ing is still far, far away. However, Bill had as much fun out of the affair as the rest of the bunch and still has that happy look that is evi dence of the fact that he is still safe and single. DRESS FORM CLUB The dress form club, composed of the ladies living in the Mynard neighborhood, enjoyed a fine meet ing recently at the home of Miss De Ella Venner and which was largely attended. The ladies held their elec tion of officers and also decided on changing their name to that of the Willing Workers. This club completed two forms at the meeting and makes a total of twenty-one that they have prepared so far this season. Miss Ida Wilkins county agent, was present and assist ed in the work of the afternoon. FUNERAL OF LITTLE CHILD The funeral of Ralph, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Larson, of Omaha, was held Wednesday af ternoon from the home of the uncle and aunt of the little, one, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Mumm, in this city, and the services attended by a number of the old friends and neighbors. Rev. H. Kottich of the St. Paul's Evangelical church held a short bur ial service and spoke words of com fort to the relatives and friends In the sorrow that has come to them. The burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Although Journal ,want-&ds cost but little the results they bring arc wonderful. Try them. ELECT STATE DELEGATES From Friday's Daily. Last evening the local council of the Knights of Columbus enjoyed a large and well attended meeting at their lodge rooms and had as their guest for the evening, Attorney Francis Mathews of Omaha, the dis trict deputy of the order, who gave a very pleasing address to the mem bers on the good of the order and their work. The principal event of the evening was the election of del egates to the state convention at York on May 2 3rd and Frank M. Bestor and John J. Cloidt were nam ed to represent the council here and Drs. P. J. Flynn and J. F. Fogarty as the alternates. MAKES APPLICA TION FOR SETTLE MENT OF CLAIMS Requisition Made For Sum of $240, 000 on State Banking Board to Settle up Deposits. From Friday's Daily. This morning an order was signed by District Judge Begley on the ap plication of Fred E. Bodie, receiver of the Bank of Cass County, asking that the state banking board and J. E. Hart, the head of the department, pay over to the receiver the sum of 240,000 for the settlement of claims of the depositors of the Bank of Cass County of thi city, which was closed by the state department of banking on December 13, 1921. In his application the receiver states that the sum total of the claims of the depositors of the bank aggregated the sum of $285,000 and that there is not a sufficient sum re alized from the collections made by the receiver to pay the claims and that to settle the same it will be nec essary to draw on the bank guaran tee fund of the state in the sum of 1240.000 in order to pay the claims outstanding. HOLD PLEASANT MEETING From Thursdays Dally. ""'" Last evening the Catholic Daugh ters tjf America enjoyed a very pleas1 ant social time at the K. of C. hall when at the close of the business session of the order the members and their guests enjoyed the fine time prepared for them. Each member had been allowed to bring a guest and the ladies and gentlemen in the social hour found much pleasure in the playing of high five and other card games. Miss Tist ner was awarded the first ladies" prize while Mrs. L. B. Egenberger secured the second prize, Mrs. John Cloidt won the ladies' consolation prize and A. B. Smith the gentle man's prize. At the close of the evening very dainty refreshments were served that aided in making the occasion one of the greatest pleasure to the ladies and their guests. The C. D. of A. has made much progress since their institution a few months ago and embrace a greater part of the Catholic ladies of the community in their membership. We nTmreciiitfc vnnr M-nnprntinTi .. rt j -x in helping us to publish all the live news of the community. Call No. 6. 1 line. Why We Welcome The first step toward financial inde pendence is forming a banking connec tion to help handle income and expenses systematically. We have seen many accounts which started small, grow to good size through wise management and persistent saving. Bank before you spend. In a few days you shop men will be getting your semi-monthly pay check. Which will you do spend it all, or save a part ? Let our officers help you with your financial problems. You will find our friendly, helpful service encouraging you to get ahead. The First national bank THE BANK WHERE YOU FEEL AT HOME PFATTSMOUTH Member Federal Reserve llltiliiHItlililltlltlllliliiiM YOUNG PEOPLE , PUT OVER A SUR PRISE ON FRIENDS Plattsmouth Young People Slip Away to Papillion and Have Matri monial Knot Tied There. The facts of the marriage of a well known Plattsmouth couple have leak ed out in the last few days and tlie clever plot of the young people to "put one over" on their friends has been revealed. It seems that these young people were too foxy to stop in Omaha for the marriage ceremony and decided to journey on to the restful and quiet county seat of Sarpy county, Papil lion, where seeking the office of the county Judge, they were united in the bonds of wedlock. They return ed home and kept the matter a dark secret, each of the parties residing with their own families and not even intimating to the relatives that they had joined their lives. The Papillion end of the line how ever "leaked" the news and this morning when interviewed by the re ported the parties acknowledged the truth of the statement. We are pleased to make the an nouncement that Miss Ida Led g way and Mr. Louie C. Hesne were mar ried on March 25th at Papillion and they are to be congratulated not only on their new found happiness, but the fact that as keepers of a secret they are there and over. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LET BRIDGE CONTRACT From Friday's Dally. This afternoon the board of coun ty commissioners .after deliberating and checking over the figures of the various bidders, let the contract for the county bridge work to the Mon arch Engineering company, of Fall City, which concern has had the county work for the last few years. The Monarch company were the low est Id ders and have in the past given the best of satisfaction to the county in their work and were Ac cordingly given the contract for the ensuing year. There were four bidders for the work and in all lines the Monarch company was the lowest.. ENTERTAINS YOUNG MEN From FrldaVn Daily. Last evening the Sunday school class of George L. Farley was very pleasantly entertained at the home of the teacher on south Sixth street and the event proved one of the greatest enjoyment to the young men as well as their genial teacher. The evening was spent in games of various kinds as well as musical numbers and at a suitable hour the party was treated to some very dain ty and delicious refreshments that served to make the occasion one of the rarest enjoyment. Those in at tendance were: Donald Dickson, Karl Wurl, Ed and "Billie" Match alott, Stewart Chase, Charles Hart ford, George Schmidtmann, Joe At terbury, Charles Richards, Rev. 11. G. McClusky was also present to join in the pleasant occasion. Journal want ads pay. Try them. Small Amounts! a: NEBRASKA ; rTi. ' 4
