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f TANTTABY 17. 1984. PLATTSMOirrH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUHNAL PAGE SIX LOANS at lowest rates. Rates are changing some- let me figure out the best Farm Loan for you. I can quote you the best deal and give you service. Searl S. Davis Farm Loans! Investments! New Location -New Phone - 9 Real Estate! Insurance! Bates Block SEEK TO HAVE QUINTON CASE THROWN OUT PLEA IN BAB. FILED BY ATTOR NEY FOB DEFENSE AT THE OPENING OF COURT. FOR OVER 40 YEARS HALL'9 CATAHRH MEDICINE has been used successfully In the treatment of Catarrh. HALL'S CATARRH MEDICINE con sists of an Ointment which Quickly Relieves by local appli ation, and the Internal Medicine, a Tonic which acts through the ElooJ on the Mucous Sur faces, thus reducing the Inflammation. Sold by all druc-sts F J Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio. BIDDING IS HIGH FOR THE DEMO CRAT CONVENTION of the city. Farmers' State bank of this CLAIM SHERIFF TRIED ONCE H- -I"!"!1 'I M"I"X' '1"M-M' H- I FARM BUREAU BOTES :j: Copy for this Department furnished by County Agent St V "MMM H"I"I"I-II I 'I-M-M the screams of siren whistles and cannon cracker volleys, preceded the Alleges in Plea That Action of Court in Disqualifying Juror Was Without a Just Basi9. lirst formal session tonight. 1 The convention was called to order by President O. W. Rhodes. Seotts- bluff, and the gavel was then turned ov r by John L. Schiek. veteran Be- atrim tirm.n. who was one of the' This morning the state association district court ror tne January term From Tuesday's This Dally the session of the CALLED SOUTH BY BAD NEWS Heating a Stock Water Tank Mr. C. J. Schulte ot Elgin. Neb., has a successful water tank. It does away 'vim the regular tank heater. The fanners who heard him at or gn:ized agriculture thought this a good and cheap way of keeping stock water tanks. Co-Operative Marketing Mr. Aaron Sapiro made an uddresw which should have been heard by ail the farmers in Nebraska. It was along the line of co-operative market ing. Said farmers must distinguish between co-operative buying and marketing. Read every word of hid speejh in the papers. Organized Agriculture The farm men and women in Ne braska showed an unusnal interest in the winter course given by the col lege of agriculture. Miss Gertrude I.ynn. home economics specialist trom the Iowa college ot" agriculture, gave a very interesting talk on "The Step-Saving Kitchen." She showed by means of a diagram how with just a re-arrangement of equipment In the kitchen a woman might save hundreds of steps in a day. One kitchen was shown in which a wom rn walked five miles in one day in doing her house work: then her kit' hen equipment was re-arranged ami the woman walked only half the distance in doing the days work. Miss Lynn told how her house, work might he systematized and many women ex- . ject to go home and try out some of From Wednesday's Daily was started with Judge A. C. Troup of Omaha presiding on the bench in place of Judge J. T. Begley, who is at Mt Cook holding court this week. a The first portion of the morning was taken over with the examination organisers ot and one of its early presidents. .Mayor C. C. Farlow pave the ad- dresa of wel ome followed by a re vise by City Commissioner John It. Ellis, also of Beatrice, on behalf nt th.- P.eatrice denartment. The benediction was pronounced by the of the applicants for citizenship and W C. Rudin or Mitchell. Neb. three new citizens were admitted to The busine 9 sessions will get un- the ranks of the citizenship of the der way tomorrow morning, and to- nation. morrow niirht a hip leap year ball The case of the state of Nebraska I a staged at which 500 Beatrice vs. C. D. Quinton on an indictment are expected to see that all the charging malfeasance in office and ity's guests have partners. which is a hangover from the Decem- itnHTKn: o n ,1 sidnev are hidden? her Bcssion of the court when the for the 1025 meeting. From Tuesday's Daily Attorney C. E. Tefft, of Weeping Water, was here today for a few hours looking after some matters of business. James Stander and C. J. Pankonin, of Louisville, weie here today for a few hours attending the naturaliza tion hearings in the district court. Paul Jessen. former district judge, came up yesterday afternoon from Nebraska City to look after his work in the Quinton case, being one of the attorneys for the defendant. John C. York and wife and their son. Russell York, of Petersburg, Alaska, were visitors iu Omaha today where they will spend the day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jeli nek and family. William Atchison, the genial and pleasant gentleman, who has so ef ficiently and fairly handled the du ties of bailiff at the past term of the district court, came over last eve ning from his home at Elmwood to enter on the discharge of his duties in court. Walter Johnson, one of the well known farmers from southwest of Union was in the city yetterday af- San Francisco Goes Far Above Chi cago Offer Which the Bepub licans Scorned. jury in the case was dismissed by the ternoon for a few hours and while court on the disqualification of one here was a very pleasant caller at the of the Jurors. Henry Brockman, of Journal office and advanced his sub- Elmwood, after the case had been on scription to the semi-weekly. Mr. trial for two days. Johnson and his son. Ray, motored to The defense in their plea in bar set Omaha for the day and report a very forth that the deefndant. C. D. Quin- good trip. ton. had been placed in jeopardy in the trial in December; that the ju ror in the case had been unduly dis qualified and that this was in error From Wednesday's Daily Mr. and Mr.. W. ft. Bryan of Fort Collins. Colorado, who are here visit ing the eld friends in the city for a short time, are en route to Durant, Oklahoma, where they are called by the serious condition of their daugh- and the fact that the case had been ter, Mrs. Orpha Shell, who has been in poor health for some time and whose recovery is the matter of grave doubt. Mrs. Shell will be remember ed here by many as she was a visitor here several times at the home of her parents during the time they lived in Plattsmouth. She is the wife of one of the well known Christian minis ters of the state of Oklohoma. on trial for two days when the dis qualification was made and the pro- George P. Meisinger, Jr., of near Cedar Creek, was in the city to.lay for a few hours looking after some mat ters of business and while here was a caller at the Journal office to re new his subscription for the ensuing year. Mr. Meisinger reports the eeedings constituted a bar to further roads in his locality as being in very prosecution on the charges preferred good shape considering the heavy in the indictments returned by the snowfall in that locality. grand jury. The proceedings of the disqualifi- . From Wednesday's Dally cation of the juror were read to the Charles E. Heebner, former coun court by Attorney W. R. Patrick of ty commissioner, came up this morn the state just before the noon recess iue: from his home near Nehawka to BACK ON THE JOB these suggestions. TJniversial Need of Recreation Mipnon Quaw Lott, recreation spe cialist from Bozeman, Mont., was one if the biggest drrwing cr.rds at the home economics meetings. She show fl the women how to play All the women felt like they would like to ak some of the spirit of the recrea tion back tf their home community. Over three hundred women from all parts of Nebraska attended these meetings and every woman will re turn tn hr community full of en thusiasm in the endeavor to put btoss what she learned at organized rgricultnre. Mrs. Ray Norris was delegate from Cass county. Watch the Farm Bu reau news for her report of the meetings. .and in which the testimony of Al 'bert A. Wallinger of Elmwood, a , member of the grand jury, had been taken by the court reporter and in This morning County Clerk George winch ne testified to a conversation R. Sayles reecived added honors as that Mr. Wallinger had wtih the ju well as labors when he was assigned ror- Mr-- Rrookman. at Elmwood on the task of supplying jurors for the te' Saturday preceding the trial in i trici ourt, Sherff Stewart being relieved of this task by the court ow ing to the fact that he was appoint ed to the office following the removal of Sheriff Quinton by the governor of the state, and that as he had also been a member of the grand jury that had voted the indictments. Mr. Styles served in this capacity at the previous term of court and had the country pretty well combed for member- of the panel and will have some real scratching this time to bring forth the extra members of the jury that may be necessary. Three of the panel have been excused by the court for reruns that prevent their attend- the district court and in which Mr. Brockman was selected as a member of the jury to try the Quinton case. Mr. Wallinger testified to the fact that Mr. Brockman had stated that he did not believe the charges made against Mr. Quinton and al30 had stated "To h 1 with the evidence" when told by Mr. Wallinger of evi dence that might be offered. i Mr. Brockman had also stated that he had known Mr. Quinton since 1SS9 and did not believe the state ments made by witnesses as to the drikning of the defendant. The testimony of Mr. Brockman look after some matters in court to day. Charles Wolfe of near Murray was in the city today and while here made the Journal a call and had his name enrolled among the large list of readers in this community. J. A. Davis of near Murray, who has been here on the jury panel, was today excused by the court and al lowed to return home on account of the illness of members of his family. Herman F. Comer of near Union was here today to assume his duties a member of the jury panel and while here enrolled himself as a mem ber of the jury panel in the district court. fa BLUE AND WHITE BRIEFS t NEBRASKA FIREMEN MEET AT BEATRICE was also read in which he claimed ing court and these must be replaced that hi3 statement to Mr. Wallinger M-j' "M-J-i r as well as others who may be excus- was rnal ne aia not Relieve the j ed from the trial of the case for,tnarses or annaing and WOuld have cause. 4 "V-II I "f-I-fr BANXERS FUND HEAD HEBE , to be showed the evidence In the case. j He had not answered the questions 'at the jury examination because he sked. He stated that From Wednesday's Dally This morning John A. Dempster of Seven Hundred on Hand for Opening Geneva, head of the bankers' corn- Old Rvals Will be Here Basketball fans wiil be treated to a game par excellence Friday when Nebraska City's hoopsters come to do battle with the Blue and White. The ui iiiautu cuuvenuuu m iu First Session Last Night. Beatrice. Neb., Jan. 15. Coming from the four corners of the Corn- husker state, delegates to the forty- mittee and mitteo that has charge of the guar- I anteo fund, was in the city looking after some matters pertaining to the land interests which are a part of the assets of the defunct Bank of Cn County. The head of the com- I Mr. J. H. Catron of the' had not been he hoped he would not be selected on the Jury but had not fully understood preliminary at 7:30 sharp will be be the questions and did not tell of the tween Nebraska City Reserves and conversation with Mr. Wallinger. the Plattsmouth Reserves. The boys The examination of the jurors was are going to try and avenge the de also read by Mr. Patrick showing the feat handed them at football last answer given by Mr. Brockman to Thanksgiving by the purple and gold, questions by Mr. Patrick for the state As a warm-up for this game, Coach and Mr. Livingston for the defense. . Rochert's proteges journey to Oma- In the afternoon session of the i ha to tangle with the fast Nebraska MB UNDER ST OtFIDENTIAL! an employee enters our serv he first instructions given is, 'Never discuss the personal affairs of r any transaction going tliru nay talk over your most per s or business plans with us, assurance that it will be kept strictly confidential. The satisfaction of such a banking connection is worthy of consideration. lavm I Washington, Jan. 14. The con itest of choice of a city for the 1924 democratic national convention in June, warmed up today as democratic .leaders gathered for the national committee meeting tomorrow, while beneath the surface the interests of presidential candidates also were dis cussed with growing fervor. All disclosed bids for the conven tion city were topped with the an nouncement that San Francisco would present a cash offer cf 2 hun dred thousand dollars plus free use of the civic auditoi ium, where the 1920 democratic convention was held. Chicago was said to he pre pared to duplicate the 121 thousan I dollar offer which failed to land the republican convention and New York's delegation was reported ready to put up 1 hundred thousand dol lars cash plus all expenses of the convention and national committee. St. Louis backers said they were pre pared to match the financial induce ments of all rivals. As a prelude to the national com mittee's session tomorrow, women members held several meetings to day to map out feminine activities in the coming campaign. Thirty-three of the fifty-two committeewomen were present. Mrs. Emily Newell Blair of Tennessee, vice chairman of the national committee, presided and the women workers discussed plans to increase the number of women in the 1924 convention. Four years ago they had ninety-six delegates and 202 alternates. Formation of democratic women's clubs, schools for speakers and work ers and measures to roach the fem inine voter this year also were dis cussed. Political figures big upon the rlemocritic screen were prominent in hotel lobbies and conferences pre liminary to the national committee meotintr Veterans of manv noliticai London. Jan. 1 battles were present discussing con- period now intervening before the ex ditions and policiies for the 1924 pected battle in the new house of eamnaien. and with an evident de- commons, the most notable feature gree of optimism. JffuNDER STATE SUPERVISION!! Deposits Gttaranteea by State Guaranty Fond. F3RSOS STATE BANK "Safety and Service for Savers T. H. POLLOCK, President t r 1 'ir"'"i'" 1 ; 1 1 i 1 1 rr-n : STRIVING TO AVERT LABOR GOVERNMENT ers are concerned, it is believed tbere has been no change in their views on the situation and that the fall of the Baldwin ministry will come quickly, perhaps next Thursday, the date al ready predicted. British Conservative Appeal to the JTJBY FINDS BAKER Leaders of Liberal Party Be lieved Non-Effective GUILTY EMBEZZLEMENT SOCIAL WORKERS ELECT From Wednesday's Duily The Social Workers of the Mtno dist church enjoyed a very pleasant meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John W. Crabill with Mrs. J. V. Hatt assisting. The ladies had as one of the chief features of the occasion the election of the officers and the following were cliosen: President Mrs. J. E. Wiles. Vice President Mrs. V. R. Holmes. Secretary Mrs. F. R. Gobelman. Treasurer Mrs. W. V. Weber. The ladies spent the time in the plying of the busy needle as well as social conversation for several hours which served to add to the enjoy ment of the occasion very much. At North Platte. Neb.. Jan. 13. The jury in the Elmer Baker embezzle In the short f m-in nVlnck Sundav 1 J . J 1 t i .1 . - a c v . w morning handed its verdict of guilty to Judge Tewell, presiding in the sec ond of Lincoln county's court house scandal cases. I The verdict also charged Baker I with embezzlement of 4 thousand dollars. I The verdict was received before a i small audience. Attorneys for the defendant at once declared they would carry the case to the supreme court. ATTEND CHTJBCH MEETING of the situation observable is the per sistence of the agitation to prevent labor from forming a new govern ment, cr, failing that, to make sure that such a government, once it is formed, shall have the shortest pos sible life. The latest effort in this direction has been to seize upon pending in dustrial disputes to afford justifiable grounds for retaining the present bi vernment In power. The argument is that in the presence of such R , disturbing factor as a big railway , Fron Tuesday Daily strike, a new labor administration This morning a large number of miht find its hand forced bv the ; the members of the Woman's Auxil I extremist sections of the labor party iary of the St. Luke's church in this !to the injury of the public interests. city, departed for Omaha where they and that, therefore, safety lies in the will spend a few hours in attendance retention of the Baldwin administra- at the state council of the organiza tion. This argument clearly is ad- tion of the women of the church that dressed to the liberal party, which, is being held at Trinity cathedral in With the conservatists, would have that city. Among those going were: the nnwer to overthrow a labor eov- Mrs. Frank L. Cummins. Mrs. R. P. a suitable hour dainty refreshments Jernment. vere served by the hostesses that It is impossible to say how far the added to the pleasures of the mem-i argument appeals to the liberal bers of the party. There were some rank and file, but as far as Herbert fifty in attendance. :H. Asquitli and the other liberal lead- Patterson, Mrs. Frank H. Dunbar. Mrs. J. A. Donelan, Mrs. Martha Pet erson, Mrs. Henry Herold, Mrs. J. S. Livingston, Miss Barbara Gering, Miss Dora Fricke. "V " " ' ". second annual convention of the Ne- Farmers' State bank ot Nebraska i courl tne motion of the plea in bar . hcnooi ior tne ueai quincei couay. braska Volunteer Firemen's associa- City are preparing to look after the!wa3 argued by the attorneys for the. That the squad is fast rounding into tir.n tiviav Amaw.At r i r i 1 i 'state and the defense and the defense , form is obvious trom tne overwneim TOO strong and tonight they were in to realize for the state the funds that j W , submit the matter for the con- complete possession of the citv. Spe- are tied up in the lands. siuerauon or judge Troup cial trains arriving later tonight are expe ted to bring delegations which One way to relieve habitual con- will swell the total to fully 1,000. stipation is to take regularly a mild Torchlight parades on the down- laxative. Doan's Regulets are recom town streets-, with bands galore fur- mended for this purpose. 30c a box nishing music which swelled above i at ail drug stores. LOCAL NEWS ing defeat recently handed Ashland To Hold a Carnival Mysterious meetings the Juniors have been having are explained. The y 'are sponsoring a carnival to be held From llendtr'i Daily C. M. Chriswlsser of Nehawka was in the city today for a few hours ar- Junior carnival, remember the fun January 25. "Jiggs" Flynn. class president, has been going around lately wreathed in smiles, a promise of something real in the entertain ment line. If you were at last year's ra i UNION SUITS FOR MEN Vassar unions keep you warm and keep on keep ing ycu warm. They also fit, as they keep you warm. All wool Swiss rib $6.00 All wool, plain 5.00 All wool heavy weight 3.50 Heavy weight cotton 2.00 Others, $1.50 and 1.00 'Goe and Jjc el There are lots of woolen socks, but none fit better, and none wear better than these. Cashmere, plain or ribbed $ .75 Silk and wool 1.00 Silk and wool, clocked 1.25 Wool work sox, 3 for 1.00 ranging for holding a public sale in the near future. Jacob Schlanker, one of the well known residents of near Elmwood. was here today for a few hours at tending to some matters at the court house. Philip Fornoff, one of the well (known residents of the Cedar Creek you had and repeat it again on the 25th. Will Officiate at Omaha Mr. O. E. DeWolf, superintendent, is to officiate as one of the judges in the Omaha Central-Council Bluffs high school debate today at Omaha. Three members of the Plattsmouth (debating team who are to accompany neighborhood was here today for a 'him are: Helen Wescott. George few hours looking after some mat-! Schmidtmann and Damian Flynn. ters of business with the merchants land visiting with friends. Alex Campbell from south of the Physical Inspection The annual physical inspection of school children which is required by 15 30 Men's Suits city was here today for a few hours law, Is to begin Thursday morning in .looking after some matters of busi- charge of Mrs. Mabel Bently, school ness and while here was a caller at nurse, of Lincoln, the Journal to arrange for bills fori Quarterly "Cram" On his forthcoming public sale at his! why all the studious atmosphere? farm- I The quarterly examina- Walter W. Street and wife of Spo-'tions begin Wednesday morning. The 'kane, Washington, are expected here quarterly cram is on, and as usual tomorrow morning from the west and many students will find to their sor- Wfll spend the day here with Mr. Street's mother, Mrs. M. A. Street, and his sister, Mrs. E. H. Wescott. they They are en route from their home in the west to New York. TV Uottion-ov on4 AlrvVo D.- 1 i . . l I l ' 1 .1 l Ji It Ob i J . i - age. two of the well known farmers row. when its all over, that crammed the wrong thing.. New Semester Starts A new semester starts next Mon day, when a new enrollment will be taken. To anyone who might wish to re-enroll this affords a fine oppor- of near Union, were In the city today tunity, as a number of first semester for a few hours and while here call ed at the Journal office to arrange for their sale bills for the big combi nation sale which is to be held at the farm of Mr. Hathaway on Thurs day, January 31. i Charles A. Patterson and wife of Arapahoe, Nebraska, who have been here for the past few days visiting with relatives and friends, returned classes will be given again. Will Serve Hot Drinks Hot drinks at cost will be avail able to those carrying lunches, be ginning Jan. 14. These will be serv ed In the gym by the domestic sci ence classes, under the direction of Miss Pond, instructor. $35 Men's Overcoats Always the Lowest and Always the Same! The price was right to start with, it's right now. If you want a Suit or Overcoat come in and look at these specialized clothes at the RIGHT PRICE! No camaflouge no juggling every suit and overcoat price printed right on the sleeve. One Price and No Monky Business! with the Itching piles provoke profanity. C. E. Wescott's Sons this morning to their home in the but profanity won't remove them, west. Mr. Patterson is one of the Doan's Ointment is recommended for leading" bankers in the southern part Itching, bleeding or protruding piles, of the stata and also rice president 60c at any drug store. 'ON THE CORNER" MP