Nebraska State Histori cal Society mot tol. 170. xxxvm. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, . JUNE 28, 1923. NO. 101 MB A, G. ROMAN CALLED TO HIS LASTREIVARD AFTEE ILLNESS OF A YEAR THE VETERAN EMPLOYE OF BURLINGTIN DIES. From Mondays Daily. Yesterdav afternoon death entered the community and removed from the great many years one of the well known residents of the community and a gentleman universally respect ed and esteemed by a very large cir cle of warm friends. The death was not unexpected, as the deceased had been in very poor neaiui ior me pasi year aim since j that time has been forced to abandon! his usual activities and work at the' Burlington shops where for the past thirty-five years he was a faithful) adn efficient worker. Mr. Roman was a native of Swed en, where he was born May 19, 1858, and when a young man came to America, locating first in the north ern states, where he engaged in farm ing in North Dakota and later re moved to Sioux City, Iowa, where he was engaged in the blacksmithing business for a period of several years. Thirty-eight years ago Mr. Roman came to Plattsmouth and has since! made this city his home. He has . vicinity. been one of the highly respected resi-j a delicious "dinner was served the dents of the community and rearing members of the party at 1 o'clock his family to manhood and woman- j and the vegetables served were all hood In this community. Some four fr0m the garden of the host and years ago the wife and mother was. hostess and which Mr. Boeck tends called from the family circle andeacn jay despite the fact that he is since that time. Mr. Roman has made now in nis 90th year, and the many his home with his son, Edwin Roman t friends were delighted to note that and family here and it was a the both Mr. and Mrs. Boeck were hale nome or me son mat ne received me ueain messeager. To mourn his loss there remain four sons and one daughter, Edwin, of this city; Giles, Henry and Francis of Kansas City and Miss Ruth Roman of this city. He also leaves two brothers and two sisters. Ole Roman, of Shelton, Washington; Mrs. Oscar Sandburg, of Lake City, Iowa, and Charles Roman and Mrs. Tilda, Olson of Sioux City, Iowa. ENJOY PICNIC IN THE COOL WILES . GROVE JULY 4TH That's Where Everyone Will Head For If the Atmosphere is a Bit Like It is Today. These blistering hot days of sum mer cause the residents of the com- munity to look forward with even a great deal more pleasure to forthcoming community picnic the SV 4S tChTfine trove ot Ted uly 4th at the line grove or lea Hies west of this cityl on the Louis- on J Wiles west of this cityl Hero th'i.r i an nhnnd.ince of fine , . m snaue trees ana pieniy oi nn Kr that can be fully appreciated in the . . . - ,i i the Sou, Fourth the busine men of the city and the various trade or " - ganizations invite the public to be nrauTit and pninv thp d.iv with them. rm .in x. rt tfa. l urre win uc i uuc auaj v. . cream, watermelons ana lemonade on nanu lur u " hand for the free treats from noon until 2 o'clock in the afternoon and at the evening supper hour also, Lynn Minor, the chairman of the transportation committee is getting all lined up so that plentv of cars will be available to transport those who desire to go to the grounds and are without means of transportation, and will see that all are taken out, to the grounds and returned safe and sound in every way. MOVING DAY AT J0UBNAL The composing and editorial rooms of the Journal, which have been lo cated cn the second floor of the Jour nal building, have been moved to the first floor of the buiiding and the whole printing plant is now located nn ti nnp floor, making it much more convenient and efficient for all.tbis locality. of the force and the publisher. While in Minneapolis they were The change was made following quests of Mrs. Annie Britt and her the removal of the stationery store ! daughter, Mrs. Keller and from there to the building of Mr. R. A. Bates at Fifth and Main street and now al lows the entire work of preparing the Evening Journal and the semi weekly edition to be handled in a much easier manner than heretofore. Advertising matter and news notes can now be left at the main office on the first floor of the building. TO ATTEND AUCTIONEER- ING COLLEGE IN B0XJUIEH From Mondays Dally auctioneers 'of the state, departed yesterday for Boulder, Colorado. . at which place he expects to spend the next six weeks attending an auction eer school being conducted there for the summer course. The latest and most up-to-date methods in handling the auctioneer work are given at xne auctioneer worK are given air;- -- - . VommnnitV shnnM ,I'pian Bna minc maae witnout a the Colorado school and Mr. Young e a a? JcMement Si deal of trouble if the council is expecting to find much assistance s a reai enlevement desired This was referred to the in the study of the improved methods of his profession as taught by the experts. OLD RESIDENTER HERE Peter Nagel, who came to Platts mouth in 18 82 and resided here un til 1884, is here enjoying a visit at j the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. 1 D. Sherman at the old Mark White farm near Rock Bluffs, and was a visitor in the city today to meet the old friends of the 3'ears gone by. Mr. Nagel found that the years have brought many changes with them ana tnose wnom he knew during his immeure iiere are pracucauy gone and only a very few remain. After leaving here Mr. Nagel located on a a u i ill au JCL UUUC1 15 IUUUI 1UI 1 1JUU1- 1 ber of years and has for some time' been 1Ivin& at LankIn North Dakota AGED PEOPLE ENJOY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY flnd jj H B()eck observe . , . Their Fifty-Ninth Anniver sary on Pacific Coast. The Journal has just received an account of the celebration of the imy-ninm weaamg anniversary or Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boeck. which was observed on June 20th at the Boeck home, 5505 Morgan avenue, Los Angeles, California, and attend ed by the many old firends who were former residents of Platsmouth and and hearty despite their long years and the host of friends extend to them their best wishes for the ob servance of their diamond wedding. Those participating in the gather ing were: Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wes cott, Mr .and Mrs. Benjamin Elson. Mr. and' Mrs. A Schlegel, Mr and Mrs. Morgan Waybright and grand daughter, Elizabeth and great grand daughter, Betty Jo Hawksworth of Lincoln. Miss Anna Howland and Mrs. ; K L. . Lesserl, : I..-', . . . . SHOPS ARE VERY BUSY AT PRESENT Some Forty Men Could be Handled at the Present Time Force Largest for Months. From Monday's Dai'r. The Burlington shops in this city n p3 1 r&"l", rA- na i t, th. T-in th.ro u hii nnpninn for some T forty men at the present . fhp varlou, denartmetns in. time in the various departmetns in irlndinir rormpn. mill hands, black- I j x.t smiths and blacksmith helpers, ac- ni-linr tn rfTi r ia lei nrnl fhp fnrrp Is lent -t Its hiehest SDeed in caring ' Kept at its nignest speea m ca"ng fnr the. hrirp amount nf wnrlr ihnt I has been brughT on b, "th. increas- r i i . a. i ji j ing Dusiness oi me niuruau turn- pany. The increasing amount of car unrV hpinp' dnno nil nvpr tnp Rvstpni I orings a greater aemana ior ine ar-, ., . ticies neeaea in me worn, wnicn are anmuractured at tne snops nere in , " V r "7".",, V, , u large quantities and every depart- lMd. liam Kief In the ment of the shops engaged in this s"m of $500 for the construction of line of work will be operated at the sidewalks was read with W. H. highest point of output to meet thefWynn and "enry Sander as securi- demand upon it. This morning a number of new men were engaged at the shops and started in on their work to add to the efficiency of the shop organiza- tion. RETURN FROM OUTING From Monday's Daily. This morning Dr. J. S. Livingston returned from a week's visit at Min neapolis and other points in the northwest, and have had a most de lightful time away from the heated condition that has been prevailing in aepanea ior ureen ay, Wisconsin, where they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McNaughton, the latter being formerly Miss Har riett Clement of this city. ENJOYS VISIT HERE Prom Tuesday. Dally. Yesterday H. L. Gamer enjoyed the pleasure of a visit from his old friend 'ormer ociat , in the electrical Frederick H. Millener, of Omaha. The distinguished gentleman is PrP"In l a fm Omaha to Seattle, Washington, andsome length as to the advisibility of before starting for the west came down to enjoy a short stay at the Gamer home. In speaking of the radio plant of Mr. Gamer, the dis tinguished visitor states that it is one of the very best in the west and Journal want ads pay. Try them. CITY TO TRY OUT SCAVEN GER STATUTE COUNCIL WILL CLEAN UP PR0P- ERTY EATEN UP BY UN- PAID TAXES. i From Tuesday" Dally. Last evening the regular grind of the city legislator was held at the city hall and for the first time in permanent culvert to replace the old several weeks every member was bridge that had been there, present when Mayor Johnson rang The weed question was also the bell at the opening of the first threshed over and Commissioner Jess round. Elliott authorized to notify the pub- The couracil had a number of mat- lie to cut their weeds within a rea ters of real importance on hand In-, sonable length of time. On motion of eluding the proposal of Councilman ! Councilman McMaken the judiciary Bestor that the judiciary committee committee was impowered to look and the city attorney get together up and see that if there was no ordi and see the board of county commis- j nance in this regard one would be sioners relative to the clearing up 'prepared. of taxes on a number of pieces of j Councilman McCarty brought up property over the city on which the : the matter of the beds and bedding taxes had piled up until they were greater than the value of the prop erty and to clean them ud under the (scavenger tax law. This matter was adopted and the ball will be started rolling as soon as possible. A petition bearing the names of a j tricts No. 26, 27 and 28 were read large number of the property owners on various types of paving and was read asking that the city pre-1 adopted. The costs as estimated pare an ordinance regulating the. were: Brick block, $38,512.05; as electric wiring placed in the city to phalt, $32,707.10; asphaltic con- conform with the standard under-, crete, xju,5a.u; reinforced con writers specifications, and this peti- crete, $30,068.10; vibrolithic pav tion was referred to the lighting ! ing. $31,651.50; plain concrete, committee for action later. 1 $29,012.50; vibrolithic reinforced, The matter of the private sewer j $32,707.21. in the block on the north side of The following claims were ordered Main street between Fourth and i paid by the finance committee and Fifth streets was discussed at some ' approved by the council: length and it was developed that the K. A. Bates, printing and property owners tnere were prepar ing to have a separate sewer nre- Spared that could connect with the storm sewer at Fourth. The city will prepare a sewer district to cover this proposition. j Sandin was read covering the six months from December. 1922 to June' 1923, and showed that two fires had occurred in the city limits that re-! suited in total losses and three out- side of the city. The value of the real estate destroyed was $4,725 and the contents of buildings at $930. On motion of Councilman Sattler the bill of Bert Coleman for the final amount due him on the Main street paving was allowed, the work on Sixth street intersection having been completed. Councilman McMaken stated that as chairman of the lighting commit-'Ray tee he had taken up the matter of installing switches on the electro liers and found that these could be installed for from $2 to $10 accord ing ot the type desired and also that the Nebraska Gas & Electric Co. had stated that the matter was one pure- ly for the city to install if they de- sired. It was finally decided to have er referred back to the light committee to select type of switch Kf!matM r.ri iw thl ana ave estimates prepared by tbe; (citv engineer and also consult th city attorney as to the legality as af- Acting the lighting contract ordinance annrovine- t 1 11 e uruiudnte approving I :ting the lighting contract. The ordinance approving the esti- !ate of the expenses of the city was I dill nun uoMni. l The report of the library board was received and placed on file and : tne mayor announced tnat at the next meeting of the council he - --- ----- hnA M fill - r -- - - "I: j ties and was approved on motion of 'Councilman Bestor. I Councilman Sattler called the at tention of the council to the fact that the city engineer, now being an appointive officer would require bond and this was promised to be forthcoming by the mayor at the next meeting of the city council. Councilman Bestor stated that the time for securing the city's share of the county dragging fund was near at hand and the street, alleys and bridges committee was instructed to look the matter up. Mayor Johnson stated that the condition of the tourist park on Washington avenue was such that the city should be ashamed of it and he favored securing one of the small houses near the park, having It mov ed onto the park and a custodian given a place to live to look after the park and the other parks of the city as well and make it a present able place and a credit to the city In stead of a eye sore. On motion of Councilman Sattler the the matter was referred to the park committee to see what could be done to carry out the suggestion of the mayor in this much needed matter. Coucilman Sattler also suggested that a new sewer inlet be made at the center of Vine and Sixth street to assist in caring for the flood wa- ter and this matter was discussed at a sewer In the center of the street owing to direct sewer connection that might cause some bad gas trou- bles. Engineer Witherbee thoueht that this was the most economical pian ana mignt De made without a I Streets alleys and hrirtrea rnmmlt, Jtee. J In regard to the large storm water sewer. Councilman Bestor stated that the street . commissioner . had found some bad places between Fifth and Sixth streets that needed repairing. Mr. Elliott stated for the benefit of the council that there was a large crack in the top of the sewer and also worn places in the bottom that should have attention and on motion this was given over to the streets, alleys and bridges committee to have ! fixed when the weather permitted. Councilman Sattler called .atten tion to the condition on Maiden Lane where a culvert was badly needed to permit the property owners the prop er use of the street and it was de cided to take the matter up with the county commissioners as to placing a in the city jail and the police com mittee authorized to see that there was some needed purchases made to ; replace the present bedding which I was decidedly unfit for human use The estimates of the paving in dis- supplies . $182.43 L. B. Egenberger, refund tax 42 t I J. C. Brittain stenciling ; Standard Blue Print Co., 15.90 maps 20.10 A. H. Duxbury. fees for bonds 9.75 5.00 5.00 John Maurer, inspect sewer Dewey Reed, same j Bert Coleman, balance of paving 446.09 B- Coleman, making marker .10.00 I- J. Holcomb Co.. euppjie3 5.97 Joe McMaken. streef workii-. 14.0 A. W. Vitersnik, same- 12.00 . Walter Elliott, same 19.57 ; Dewey Reed, same 38.25 John Zitka, same 32.60 John Maurer, same 38.47 Claus Boetel, same 29.62 ; George Taylor, same 35.62 ' O. L. York, same 49.50 McMaken, same 12.37 r J. N. Elliott, street corn- missioned D. B. Ebersole, repairs W. A. Swatek, hardware Cloidt Lumber Co., supplies C8.14 7.40 43.50 34.85 32.30 2.95 6.82 28.60 91.10 6.30 Modern Con. Co., street work W. A. Swatek, shovels, etc. W. A. Swatek. batteries. Dr. O. Sandin. services Modern Con. Co., material- J. F. Warga, supplies DONATIONS OF . LUMBER FOR THE BOY SCOUT GAMP . TinT,fltinn Tree or Small will he , WirCT-iV- !' : " TiT CT Organization for Camp. The construction of a permanent building on the ground donated by; Frank B. Shopp for. a Scout camp, is one of the aims of the Boy Scout ! troops of this city at the present time and the boys with the members of the executive committee are bus ily engaged in attempting to secure the needed lumber with which to build their camp building. As the organization is not flush with funds with which to carry on their building program, the boys have decided to ask those who can and are willing to do what they may for the realization of the ambitions of the Scouts, to donate any lumber that they may have available and which can be used in the construc tion of the camp. C. J. Tehleen, manager of the Ne braska Gas & Electric company, has offered to donate a number of large posts and poles to the Scouts thatj will aid very much in the building of the structure desired and anyone else who has any lumber that they can afford to give to the cause can do so by calling on any of the execu tive committee of the Scouts or E. H. Wescott, the chairman of the committee and the boys will see that the lumber is taken to the camp site j to apply in the worn of making tne dream of the Scouts a realization. ENJOY DAYS OUTING From Monday's Dally. Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Chase were at the state fisheries at Gretna, I where they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Chase, who have been visiting nt T.tnfnln anri the rl a v iras spent most pleasantly by the mem-i bers of the family in the enjoyment bers of the family in the enjoyment of the sights around the fisheries and late in the evening the members of the party returned to this city after having had what they considered a' most delightful day in every respect - REPORT OF THE CITY LIBRARY FOR YEAR IS GIVEN Miss Olive Jones Makes Report to City Council on Expenditures and Receipts for Year. From Tuesday' Dally. The efficient librarian of the Plattsmouth public library, Miss C. j Olive Jones, presented to the city ; council last evening her report of the ' i S 11. . 1. C year pui covering uu ui iibrary as an important factor in the community education and also a statement of the amounts received and expended during the fiscal year ending May 31. 1923. There were exchanged during the year 24,494 books from the shelves of the library and the average daily cir culation was ninety-two for the en tire year. There were 206 books condemned and retired from circulation and 126 books donated to the library. The library received 597 new books and the number of borrowers and registration was 1,275. The financial statement filed by Miss Jones is as follows: Expenses Librarian's salary $1,020.00 Assistant Janitor Fuel Lights Insurance Repairs (roof, $151.31) Periodicals Books Water Expenses to convention of Misses Jones and Gering Typewriter Sundries (stationery, desk supplies, floor wax, dray age, freight, etc.) 233.40 324.00 403.65 193.93 57.30 205.53 111.75 412.18 11.50 40.90 69.56 147.33 Total expenses $3,157.03 Receipts Warrants from city $2,805.25 Cash donations 20.50 Mrs. Leete's play 10.26 P. E. O 25.00 School 25.00 Auditorium rent . , 85.50 Fines dnd cards . ' 94.32 Total receipts 1 1 T 3 ; 0 6 5 . 8 S Arrears to city on June 1st, 1923, $287.14. ' LAWN PARTY IS ONE OF GREATEST DELIGHT TO ALL Misses Virginia Beeson and Ruth Shannon Entertain Number Of Friends Last Night. Prom Tuesday's uajiy. Last evening, Misses Virginia Beeson and Ruth Shannon enter tained very pleasantly at "Clover Lodge" the Beeson country home, some sixty of their friends at a lawn party that proved one of the most pleasant social events of the sum mer season. Over the lawn festoons of Japan ese lanterns and electric lights were placed which made the illumination most delightful to the eye and here the evening was largely spent in games and the enjoyment of music from the house where the lovers of the dance enjoyed themselves for the evening in the charm of the dance. The music for the dance was given by members of the high school or chestra and friends. Misses Helen Wescott and Kathryu Wadick at the piano, Violet Begley and Myrtis Roach of Omaha, violin. Harlan Gor der, saxophone and Edgar Wescott, drums. During the evening Miss Roach gave several violin solos and also a series of graceful garden dances which were very much enjoyed by all of the young people. For those who preferred the more quiet pleasures of bridge sev eral tables were arranged and this proved-a pleasing feature of the eve ning entertainment, and a fortune teller booth with Miss Marlon Mau zy In charge proved a very pleasing feature of the evening entertain ment. The color scheme of the rooms was In green and pink which was car ried out In the floral decorations as well as in the refreshments served. In the dining room Mrs. J. A. Done Ian and Mrs. Edna Shannon presided and throughout the evening punch was served to the party of merry young people and added to their pleasures. During the course of the evening a number of paper balloons were sent up from the lawn and as favors to the members of the party toy bal loons were showered onvthe guests from the balcony of the home and in the exciting pursuit of the balloons there was a pleasing diversion. It was a late hour when the mem bers of the party departed and the occasion will be long very delight fully remembered by all those in at tendance at the pleasant event. The out of town guests were: Clarence, Marie and Myrtis Roach, Omaha; Mrs. Casper Thygeson of Nebraska City. John and Francis Neitzel of Boise, Idaho; Robert Polk, Lincoln, and Karl Brown of Papillion. A PLACE OF BEAUTY One of the attractive sights of the city at the present time is the beau tiful grounds surrounding the Ne braska Masonic Home in the west part of the city. Since the Home association has se cured the Fitzgerald property they have a wide sweep of lawn that is keDt in the neatest of condition and lover the smooth green of the lawn are scattered flowers and shrubs that add to the beauty of the scene and' among these are several large crim son rambler roses that make a pleas- i ing spot of color against the green of the grass and the handsome build ing standing in the midst of this , setting is one of the most pleasing beauty. FUNERAL OF MRS. NELL COOK DOERR IS HELD MONDAY Services at the Mynard U. B. Church Very Largely Attended by the Friends of Family. From Tuesday's Dally. Yesterday afternoon amid the scenes where she had lived her girl hood days and grew into a bright and happy womanhood, was held the funeral services of Mrs. Nell Cook Doerr, of Chadron, ' whose death on last Wednesday afternoon at Kear ney came as a great shock to the relatives and friends here. The services were held at the Mynard United Brethren church and the attendance was exceptionally large as the associates of the years gone by gathered to pay their last tributes of love and esteem to her memory. The Rev. W. L. Crom. pastor of the church, conducted the service and gave words of comfort to the sorrowing husband and little child and the bereaved parents and the two brothers left to mourn the pass ing, of their loved one. The minis ter spoke of the christian life and character of the departed lady, her long association With . the church since her girlhood days and the beau tiful memory of devotion that she had left as a heritage to the family when death summoned her to the last long rest. - -- - - ... A quartet composed of Dr. R. P. Westover, Frank A. Cloidt, L. O. Minor and E. H. Wescott gave two numbers, "Rock of Ages' and "Now the Day. is O'er," which had been great favorites of the deceased in her lifetime. The interment was made at the Horning cemetery and the pall bear ers were selected from the circle of the Cook family, being cousins of Mrs. Doerr, Albert and Percy Wheel er, Frank and Glen Vallery, Roy and Sherman Cole. WILL RECUPERATE HERE From Tuesday's Dally. Last evening Fred Forbes, who was injured on Friday at Liberty, rseoraska, arrived home to spend a time here at the home of his mother, Mrs. S. C. Forbes, recuperating from the effects of the Injury. Fred is still stiff and sore and finds difficulty in getting around, but feels fortunate that the accident was no worse than it was and he will be forced to spend some time in an enforced vacation. 1BANKING j The Elopo Ghost! This is a little message to the young lad ies of Plattsmouth and vicinity who are look ing forward to the happiness that some future June may bring them: Whether or not you have a cedar chest which you are filling with the things that are so dear to the heart of the housewife, wouldn't it be a good idea to have a "hope chest" in the form of a Savings Account at the First Nation al Bank? You can open an account with a single dollar, add to it at any time and it will always be ready when you need it. si The First national bank THE BANK WHERE YOU FEEL AT HOME PLATTSMOUTH JcL NEBRASKA. COLORED PLAYERS MEET WITH SEVEN TO TWO DEFEAT Had Rest of Burlington Shop Team for First Six Innings But, After That, Oh, My. From Monday's Daily Yesterday afternoon the fans of the city enjoyed another of the fine ball games that has marked the work of the Plattsmouth team this season an dthe result of the heady playing of the locals, with a few bobbles of the colored Brandise team of Omaha resulted in the bacon re posing with the Plattsmouth team by the score of 7 to 2. The visitors started the game with snagging a Bcore off the "Q" team, Lonney, third sacker of the visitors, being safe on a bobble at short and was followed by Hicks who hit safe and Wilson was safe on a hit to third base and the score of Lonney registered at the plate. Again in the fifth the visitors registered and made the score 2 to 0 in their favor and made the situation rather gloomy for the local followers of the great national pastime. The Plattsmouth team did not commence their offensive until the sixth frame when they proceeded to tie up the struggle and made the colored brethren very much on the defensive for the rest of the strug gle. In the sixth O'Donnell open ed with a hit and later was cauiht at the home plate. Strong retired. shortstop to first base and Mason then gave renewed hopes of succphs when he hit safely and was followed by Newman who also hit with suc cess and on the hit of McCarthy a score was registered. Newman scored on a hit of Pressley to the left gar den that was muffed and allowed the score to be all tied up. In the lucky seventh inning the locals proceeded to show the visitors just what they were made of when they hit very strong and forced Shel ton from the box for the visitors. In this inning Connors was out on a roller to the pitcher's box and was followed by O'Donnell, who doubled and after that came Strong who was awarded a base on bails and New man then cleaned up the situation with a two sacker that sealed up the game and pronounced the fate of the ebony hued pitcher. McCarty hit safely, scoring Newman and Pressley scored McCarty, racing across the plate himself on the hit of Shiffer. McCarty retired nine of the visi tors on the strikeout route and thru out the game the locals hit the Bran dise pitcher freely, but his support saved a great many scores in the opening portion of the game. SPEND DAY AT PARK From Monday's Dally. Yesterday was Plattsmouth and Cass county day at Krug park, in Omaha and representatives from all sections of the county were present to enjoy the day in the many at tractions at the amusement park and their exceptionally fine swimming pool and which was one of the chief points of interest to the visitors. There were some seventeen towns well represented there and one of the biggest days of the park was noted. CORDIAL J