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cal Society out VOL. no. xxxvm. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1922. NO. 88 DOMINION EX POSITION GAR- NIVAL SHOWS ARRIVE HERE FROM ST. JOE, MO. YESTERDAY AFTERNOON SETTING UP TODAY. From Mndaj-B Dally. Thp Dominion Exposition shows arrived In the city yesterday to make j their week's stand here under the auspices of the local post of tbe avenue tourist park. - . The coming of the carnival com pany has been looked forward to with the greatest of interest for a number of weeks and the park has been plac ed In the best of shape for the re-; ception of the entertainers and their J attractions, by the members of the Legion, as well as volunteer workers and the assistance of the business men of the city. This company has received very! flattering commendation where theyf have shown this season for the clean-j ness of thpir attractions and the man-' n oT-a ,we put on for the entertainment of thee the ,freatest ft pleasure to Public, and the Plattsmouth people! the ttle flks as el1 as the older are anticipating a great week of en-J mem2e who were in charge of the tertainment and pleasure from the ?rt- Eacl? chapter was accompan- Dominion companr. chaPer?ne w IOked af" The shows commenced unloading' theJr an aw that the mem- at 5 o'clock last evening and soon J er8 sanfely,v T were on the way to the park, where! J" Sf'L ?t sftw their attractions were set up and all i "vnal " L??. iS'i ,,,,, , . . ; taken direct to the All Saints church tert.tr.m.at of the public and . or J, ,0'ln?chu4n in r? tte ser- large crowd Is expected to be present . , , . -i. j . i. ; , f at the midway to take In the various' shs' ,, ... ... . J ters each carrying their banners ami The Hawaiian village is the largest . neaded b the children's choir of the attraction of the company and has a,A gaint chnrcU made a very . u , ". 7 Vv T the far off islands of the Pacific and as well as the "Illusion .fchjur. has attracted much attention from those who "have seea-Mlie -earnlsal-'t The athletic show will, during the week here offer a number ot very enter taining features In the line of wrest- ling -and boxing contests, the com pany having with them a number of.nTrit, very clever wrestlers and boxers. - Among the other shows or the LM- minion company that have proven big features at the cities where they have shown Is that of the "Monkey Speed way," "The Pit," where is shown "Prince George," the horse with the human brain, as well as the electrical wizard and the large array of trained J monkeys of all kinds. Another of the big features of the shows is that of the "Petrified Man," one of the sensations of the year in the carnival business. The Legion has furnished a force of police for the duration of the car nival, who will look after the con duct - of . affairs at the carnival grounds ana see mat everytmng iSrthem and kept running along in the proper ; manner. DOES SOME BUSINESS; NCW III MILLION GLASS Prom Tuesday's Dally. Yesterday was a day of much ctrennoiisno3S at tht Plattsmouth State "Bank and that institution J grew to be a $1,000,000 bank as the I result of the deposit of the sum of S240.000 bv the state department of banking to care for the payment of the deposits formerly . carried in the Bank of Cars County. j The -money . was -placed in the j Plattsmouth State Bank and there I was paid out to the various deposit-j ore! who had claims pending. Mr. F. 1 E. Bodie,. the receiver of the defunct 1 bank, was present and. looked after thei settlement of the various claims and cleaned up the matter in very fine1 shape". ... . . Tbtiwork of Mr. Bodie and his as sistant. Mr. R. F. Reynolds in get ting tl:-e affairs of the bank settled up is. to be commended and their prompt" and .efficient methods of handling the. business has led to a very, speedy settlement of the bankjw Bartik and Henry Volk reposing business as they have b!en in charge jn the rear ot tne uverv stable on onlv Pi nee December 13th. when the BaBk-of Cass County wa3 turned over to the state banking board. - TAKES 0VEE STATION From Tuesday's Dally. . . Henry Klinger is the new manager of the Moye Produce Co. in this city and has charge of the depot of this company in the old laundry building on soutn ounn sireei. new j Bartik entered a plea of guilty to the manager takes the place of P H. j charge of possession of liquor and re Field, and will continue to look af- jceived a fine of 1100 and costs while ter, the interests of those who have Mr Volk was assessed $13 and costs anything In the produce irae, sucn - as butter, eggs, or cream to- sen. : HAVE A FINE GIRL the W. L. Gilmore family in this city are rejoicing over the fact that . . 1UT. ii.tiirlitar rHroH at t h P home of Mr. and Mrs. Lysle Gilmore ' in Omaha the- latter, part of the weak. The mother and little on are doing very. nicely and the occa-J sion has brought much pi earn re tp the pawnts as well as to the gmna pareats. r CALLS UP MOTHER From Monday's Daily. Yesterday morning Mrs. C. C. Wes cott received a pleasant remem brance when her son. Mason Wes cott, enjoyed a conversation over the long distance telephone from Evanston, Illinois, -where he is at tending Northwestern univprsitv. The call was a great surprise and fo few moments Mrs.Wescott was nf tnp nnininn that Maan-n arl clirw- of the opinion that Mason had slip ped home unaware until she realiz ed that he was still in the east and the excellent telephone service had brought his voice over the 50u miles to her. PUimPLI OfinirTICO UnUllUll OUuIlIIlO HAVE FINE TIME Church School Service League' of This City Gather With Other Diocease of Church. The Church School Service League of the St. Luke's church of this city was among the other organizations of the. church participating in the meeting o fthe league held at the All Saints church in Omaha on Sat- urday. last, and the occasion was lira rre uciu. i uo iiruvewwuai vaa tl.t. . , K. . tWB beautiful sight as they marched into the church for the service, 'Bishop E. V. Shayler gave a short address to the children of the league on their splendid work and also pre sented the banner for the largest Easter offering from the children and which was secured by the children of the Church of Good Shepherd of After the religious service Miss Vr- of the took the ehalr nd th m(lmkri, en joyed a very impressive pageant of the children in -which the delega tion from Plattsmouth numbering fifty-two, made a great impression with their banners representing the different chapters. Luncheon was served to the visiting delegations in the parish house of the church. Bishop Shayler was -the host of the Plattsmouth children in a visit to the Clarkson hospital where they visited the children's ward and the members of the local chapters pre sented the little folks there with scrap books -that they had made for which were much en- joyed. The reports of the various chap ters were given by the representa tives of the chapters in a very con cise manner and reflected a great deal of credit on the young people. In the afternoon the delegations returned home with the exception, of the St. Michael boys and the Girl's Friendly who were chaperoned to a movie entertainment and returned on lQe 'aiermuu. pm IPC wlllll ULIUL 111(11 PARTIES RESTING INJHE ALLEY M. W. Bartik and Henry Volk Taken Into Custody Saturday Night Draw Fines Today. From Monday's DUy. While the night police force were patrolling the alleys of the city , late Saturday night and in the early hours of Sunday morning. Officers Joiim anil TTinrifhB0n iijwovoru1 Hf in the rear of the livery stable on upper Main street, and also found a small quantity of liquor which it was alleged was the property of Mr. Bartik. The parties were rounded up and escorted to the palatial city bastile that has recently been clean ed up and arranged for the reception of any guests who might come this way. This morning the parties were brought up before Judge Beeson, acting police magistrate,- and Mr. for D'ng. intoxicated HOLD FINE SEEYICE From Monday's Daily. Yesterday morning Mother's Day was observed in the Bible class of the Methodist church with a very impressive service in memorial to the mothers of the members who have passed away, and as well a very able address on "Mother" given by Mrs. John CalverLThfc room was deoorat- ed with flowers and eaefcrutuphor ot tne class preeufM witn a nower in remembrance of his mother. OBSERVANCE OF MOTHER'S DAY IS VERY PLEASING Special Services at the Churches and Many Home Gatherings Mark Observance of Day. From Monday's Daily. Yesterday was one of great beauty in the bright and attractive weath er furnished and which permitted a very general observance of Moth er's Day in the churches of the city. At the Methodist church a special services had been arranged in hon or of the day and which service was attended by the members of the American Legion and the Auxiliary. The members of the Legion post marched from the club rooms and were joined at the church by the la dies of the auxiliary who had as sembled at the home of Mrs. M. Hild and the organizations assigned re served seats at the front of the church. The services were well arranged and very impressive and in keeping with the spirit of the day. The choir gave a special number in honor of the occasion and Mrs. E. H. Wescott m her usual charming manner sang "Little Mother O' Mine," which was most fitting for the day and touch ed a very responsive chord with the l&Tge congregation present. Mrs. William Baird also gave a highly appreciated reading, "Mother O' Mine which showed the depths of mother love. . The sermon of Rev. John Calvert was one that, brought much thought to the congregation, on the mother hood of the world from the days of the early history down to the present time, taking as the first figure of his subject the mother of Moses, who laid her infant child on the river Nile to preserve his life from the dict of the cruel Egyptian king, down to the mothers of the men and women of the present day, and point ed out the sacrifices of the mother, the watchful guardianship that is exercised . o?er the young child by the mother and the tender sympathy and love that is given by the mother to her young. The pastor also paid a tribute to his own mother as an example of the present day. In the other churches the services partook of a nature of a tribute to the motherhood of the nation and of the world and all were very largely attended, by both men and women who took the opportunity of mak ing their acknowledgement to the Maker for the love of the mother that had watched over and cared for them. The custom of wearing a flower in remembrance of the mother was also observed by the greater part of the residents of the city. PLATTSMOUTH TRIMS UP THE BELLEVUE TEAM IJp-the-Biver Lads Lose by Score' of 7 to 2 Three Pitchers At tempt to Stem Defeat From Monday's Daily. Yesterday afternoon the redoubt able Bellevue base ball team that has been cleaning up the teams in their Immediate locality slipped a cog when they met the Merchants team of this city and returned home in the twilight, the losers of the game by the score of 7 to 2. For. the Plattsmouth Merchants, Mason was the star in the box and kept the visitors guessing all the way through and their hits were few and far between while the locals were able to nick the opposing hurlers for numerous hits and a great' many more errors that aided in swelling the score of the Plattsmouth team. The locals had their batting eye out as well as playing a tight game in the field and made the going decid edly rough for the visitors from the start of the battle. The attendance was not as good as had been hoped for, owing to the ex tra attraction of the carnival com pany arriving and which took a great many to look over the grounds and view the various attractions as they arrived. PLEASANT LUNCHEON Saturday afternoon Mrs. W. A. Robertson and Miss Mae Murphy en tertained twenty-four of their friends at the spacious and hospitable home of the latter. At one o'clock the guests were seated for a four-course luncheon at small tables harmoniz ing with the prevailing color scheme of yellow and white.. Spring flowers were in profusion everywhere. The hostesses were assisted in serving by Mrs. E. J. Richey and Mrs. L. O. Minor. Following the luncheon Miss Anne Knoflicek rendered everal beautiful piano numbers. A guessing name then occupied the attention of the guests. Phrases forming the in itials of prominent business men caused much merriment. In this Miss Olive Jones and Mrs. J. E. Wiles proved the most successful. The guests then took their departure de claring they had passed a most de lightful afternoon. W. C. T. U. MEETS From Tuesday's Iwily. The W. C. T. U. met yesterday af ternoon at the home of Mrs. Ben net Chriswisser, with Mesdames Chriswisser, Mary Sullivan and W. T. Smith as the hostesses of the oc casion. The ladies enjoyed a very pleasant time in the informal Moth er's Day program, a number of the members present paying a tribute to the memory of mother and which was most impressive to all of those in attendance. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in visiting and a general good time until a suitable hour when very dainty refreshments were served by the hostesses which served to complete a most delightful occasion. ' HAS VERY NEAT AND UP TO DATE CLOTHING STORE Philip Thierolf Has New Balcony Placed in Hi3 Store Makes Very Neat Addition. One of the most neatly arranged and attractive stores of the city is that of Philip Thierolf, the clothier, and this store room is provided with the most modern and convenient means of displaying and caring for the stock of high class clothing and furnishings, that is carried in stock here. Recently Mr. Thierolf had a num ber of the latest dust proof display cases installed in the store that are used in the display of the lines of shirts, collars and other lines and which are the very last work in the way of equipment for a clothing store. On installing these Mr., Thier olf decided that the small balcony in the rear of the store was cot in keeping with the . general .neatness and smartness of the rest of the store and he has just had complet ed a fine new balcony that is used for office space and . the showing o extra lines of goods. , The new- addition Ajo ihe store is much more ample haathe old office and occupies the entire north part of the store room. It is made of the very best 'of finished oak. in keep ing with the rest of the handsome fixtures of the store and when com pleted is going to make the store room one that is hard to surpass from the standpoint of beauty and is a real city store room from every standpoint. Such a store as this is a credit to the city. HOLD CLASS PARTY From Tuesdays Daily. Last evening the girls' of the sen ior class entertained the boys of the class at a very pleasant party at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs; Henry Born west or the city, Miss Elvera Born, a member of the class, being the hostess of the occas ion. The young people were convey ed to the Born home by auto and on their arrival there found an occasion of the rarest pleasure awaiting them in the good time prepared by tht girls. The evening was spent in games among which was a guessing contest in which two prizes were awarded to the lucky ones making the best guesses. Several musical se lections also served to pass the time very dleightfully until a suitable hour when a dainty and delicious luncheon was served and after some time more of the merriment and fun the young people returned to their homes feeling that it had been an event of more than usual pleasure. INCOME TAX AUDITORS NEEDED Washington. May 15. The United States Civil Service . Commission states that although1 a number or examinations have been held there is still need for eligibles to fill po sitions of auditor and inspector un der the income tax unit of the Bu reau of Internal Revenue, for duty in Washington, D. C, and in tne field. Another examination for these po sitions will be held on June 14 thru out the United States. Entrance sal aries range from ?1,800 to $3,000 a year. Full information ana application blanks may be obtained by commun icating with the United States Civil Service board at the postoffice or cus tomhouse In any city. GERMAN COUNTER PLAN ACCEPTABLE ,T0 ALLIES Paris, May 15. The German coun ter proposals regarding reparations are regarded as acceptable to the allies. A decision was taken this afternoon after Minister of Finance Hermes had consulted M. Dubois, the French, member of the repara tions commission, and M. Dubois had consulted rremier ruiucure. While not accepting the literal "financial control" which the allies demand. Germany promises to give all information and to put every fa cility at the disposal of the repara tions commissioners for examining Germany's fiscal situation and to act favorably on the recommendations made. Have yon noticed that it the stores that advertise which are always filled with buyers f ELECT OFFICERS LAST NIGHT FOR ENSUING YEAR Plattsmouth Lodge Ho. 6, A. F. & A. M. Advances Last Year Officers to a Higher Station. From Tuesday's Daily. - Last evening the members of Plattsmouth lode No. 6, A. P. & A. M. held their annual election of officers and a goodly number of the membership were present to take part in the session. The lodge, in recognition of the splendid services that the officers have given advanced them to new stations, the following being chosen: Leon L. McCarthy, Worshipful Master; Leslie Niel. Senior Warden; Ralph J. Haynie. Junior Warden; Frank A. Cloidt. secretary; Henry A. Schneider, treasurer. - The lodge has enjoyed a very suc cessful year in every respect under the guidance of Judge James T. Beg Iey as worshipful master and enters on the new ye3r of work with the ex cellent record of the past to. inspire them to the task of advancing their great order and its work for the bet terment of mankind. The above named officers together with the numerous appointive ones will be installed at a special meeting of the lod;e to be held for that purr pose in the near future. SEWERING DELAYS WORK OF REPAVIN MAIN STREET Task of Placing' First Section Sewer Under Tracks Awaited - - Ey the Contractor. 1 - of The commencement of "the repav ing of Main street and the censtruc tiojjof ib -sewerage 'system 'tKaf is to care" for the'surface water on the streets, has been delayed to some ex tent, by the hope that" the first sec tions of the sewer that is to run un der the Burlington traicks and right of way might be completed before the work on Main street was started. However, if the sewer is not placed by the time that it is necessary to commence operations Mr. Colsman. the contractor on tie Main street job, will have to make a temporary opening for the new sewer system into the subway near the Burling ton station and then go on with the work of placing in the sewer and laying the new brick paving. Those who have to travel over the old and rugged granite blocks every day are looking forward with pleasure to the time when the new pavement . will be in and travel made a pleasure in stead of a severe trial to the auto drivers and the pedestrians. PROMINENT YOUNG FARMER WEDS AN ASHLAND GIRL The wedding of two popular young people occurred on Tuesday of last week. May 2, 1922, when Miss Myr tle Bricker became the bride of El mer Johnson. The wedding occurred at the parsonage of the Congrega tional church at Ashland, the home of the bride, .the pastor, Rev. Beggs officiating. The bride is a handsome and, ac complished lady and taught the Glen dale school last year and made a wide circle of friends and acquaintances during the tim eshe taught In this community. She is a sister of Mrs. Philip Hennings, of Louisville, and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bricker of Ashland. The groom is one of our best young men. He is a son of James Johnson, of Cedar Creek, formerly of Louisville, but after the death of his mother he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fetzer, a prominent pioneer family east of town and they treated him always as a son and he is highly respected for his upright character and industry. . They have gone to housekeeping on the farm owned by W. H. Heil, east of town that was the former home of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Ward, now of Oconto. This splendid young couple received a hearty welcome from the neighborhood where they will reside and their host of friends join with the Courier in wishing them a long and happy wedded life, filled with prosperity and many bles sings. On Tuesday night of this week, a jolly bunch of Odd Fellows and their ladies went cut to give the young couple a rousing charivari and re ception, showering them with good wishes for their future life. They took along icecream and cakes and spent a merry evening with the new ly weds, giving the bride a most ihearty welcome to her now home. 1 Louisville Courier. FREE ATTRACTION SATURDAY The great Edwards, sensational wire worker, will give a free enter tainment at Plattsmouth.. oaa Satur day afternoon at. 3 o'clock. and lstf at 7 o'clock in the eveningjThisewillj be offered . by the business -.men- of the city for the entertainment of.tbe visitors and residents. of the city; MOTION PICTTJEE ACTOR MARRIES ART DIRECTOR Los Angeles, May 14. Rudolph j Valentino, motion picture actor, and Winifred Hudnut. dancer and mo tion picture art director, kr.own pro fessionally as N'atcha Rambova, were married at Mexicali, Lower Californ ia, yesterday, according to dispatches from that border town, published here today. The bride is the daugh ter of Richard Hudnut, perfume manufacturer of New York, who re cently announced her engagement to Valentino. SEEK AID FOR NEAR EAST SUFFERERS Graphic Appeal Made Thrngh Near East Relief Organization E. H. Wescctt, Chairman. Krora Tuesday's Dailv. E. H. Wescott of this city, who is chairman of the Near East Relief in Plattsmouth, has received the fol lowing letter relative to the need of supplies and funds for the aid of the unfortunates of the stricken coun tries that have suffered from the ef fects of war and the cutrages of the Turks. Those who desire to aid in the relief work can do so by giv ing their contributions to Mr. Wes cott. Here is the letter: "A cabled appeal in behalf of the women and children famine sufferers In the .Near Et.st addressed to Mrs. Warren G. Harding. Mrs. Henry Morgenthau and Mrs. Carrie Chap man Cttt, was received recently from Mrs. Mark L. Bristol, wife of the American High Commissioner in Constantinople and read as follows: 'I am in daily touch with the home less refugee women and children of all races here in Constantinople and with the reports from Anatolia and the Caucasus. A heartrendering pic ture of misery and suffering is pre sented. I wish you could see and know how much American generosity has meant to all ; these people and how. great is -their -faith in America.ilhe lver; the first bavins been held ;I am sure that if the American peo - pbrtUd Xnow- they,ra.ld jnot lertbfLbeing dated for Wednesday or tins food stop or the aopes remain un fulfilled. We, at this end, base our hopes upon people like yourself to help provide American aid for. thous ands of refugees and children and insure a continuation of their faith in " American humanity. Will you pass this, message, which may mean life and hope to the peoples of all races of tlfe Near East, to the women of America"?' "We know that after you have read the above you will be glad to continue, to do whatever is in your power, to secure and collect contribu tions for our needy cause." . . FUNERAL OF HENRY WINKLER From Tries day-H Dailr. The funeral of the late Henry inkier was held yesterday from the St. - John's. Catholic church 'and at - tended by a number of the friends of the deceased from this city and vicinity. After the funeral at the church the body was taken to Oak Hill cemetery where it was laid to rest. WILL GIVE PLAY AT MURRAY The Elmwood high school will eive a play at Murray on Wednesday eve- ning. May 24th. See the Murray page for ad and particulars in this paper. 1 an Extra "Hand" at ili I Your Service! i At the beginning of another planting season we would remind our farmer pa trons of our desire to give them every as sistance possible in maJcing this year's crop an abundant and profitable one. Think of this bank as an extra "hand." Do more banking by mail. Phone us your requests whenever it is incon venient to come to town. Any service we can render will he: cheerfully and promptly given. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK THE BANK W HERP .VPLJ FeEi- AT HOME WJUTSMQUTH JjL, "NEBRASKA. Member Federal Reserve BURLINGTON MEN HOLD AN IIITEREST IN6 MEETING Lincoln the Scene of Gathering of Department Heads From Lin coln,' Omaha and Wymore From Tu?Fday' Dally. One hundred and ten officials of the Burlington, from Wymore. Om aha and Lincoln divisions of the road, gathered at Lincoln yesterday to attend a conferencet and general get-together meeting that had as its ' inspiration the desire to make the j Burlington service the best that could be found in any of the great transportation companies of. the na tion. A number of the general oCi cers of the Nebraska lines also at tended the conference. William Baird, superintendent of the Plattsmouth shops, was present to represent this important part of the Burlington's shop interests in the Nebraska territory. "Many meetings have been held to discuss reduction in the ost of op eration." said General Manager Thie hoff, "but this was not one of them. It was a meeting to discuss ways of improving the service, giving the pa trons of the road better service, more service, and to devise ways and means of holding what business we have and getting more." Other officials said it marked the real entry of the Burlington once more into the competitive field: that it meant service where service is de manded to get business or to hold business. Those present included freight and traffic department officials, superin tendents, assistant superintendents, yardmasters, trainmasters, roadmast ers. dispatchers and others whose business relates to Berving the pub lic. It was an interesting meeting at which many railroad problems were discussed by many men. It was the tecond of-a Series to be held west of 1 at Alliance last week and the third week at Alliance. H0WAT ASKS INJUNCTION AGAINST INDUSTRIAL LAW Topeka, Kas.. May 15. Applica tion for an injunction to restrain enforcement of the criminal provis ions of the industrial court law un der which he has been sentenced in Cherokee and Crawford counties, was filed in federal court here by Alexander Howat, former president of the Kansas miners' union. The apparent intention is to make a com plete test of the constitutionality of the law. CLASS PLAY NEXT WEEK On next Tuesday evening the sen- ! school will present at the Parmele tneatre tne ciever inrec act comeuy. "The Man on the Box." adapted from the novel by Harold McGrath and which was one of the great stage Buccejjses of ' several years past. The cast is composed of a larp number of the clever young people of the class and is headed by Lillian 1 Calvert and Allison Flynn as the leading characters and around whom j the action of the play s .-.a. Blank Books at the Journal OSce.