VOL. NO. XL. PLATTSMODTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1924. NO. 58. OLD RESIDENT OF THIS CITY CALL ED HOME TODAY Mrs. Clairissa Ann Fry Enters Into Eternal Eest This Morning at Home of Daughter. From Friday This morning while the new day was speeding on the wings of the morning- to this city, the death mes senger came and took from the bosom of her family, one of the old time residents of the community, Mrs. Clairissa Ann Fry. Mrs. Fry has been in failing health for some years as her advanc ed age of eighty-three years brought wfth it the necessity of the aban donment of many of her former ac tivities and for the past five years 'Grandma Fry" as she was affection ately known to a large circle of old time friends, has made her home here with her daughter. Mrs. Charles E. Martin, and due to her years has led a very retired life. Her health had not caused any serious apprehen sion to the members of the family, however, until last evening-, when she had complained of suffering some and at a very early hour this morning her condition grew more serious. as she suffered an acute heart attack and surrounded by her loved ones who had ministered so tenderly to her in the last days, she closed her eyes in the last long sleep and was at est after her long jour ney of life that was far beyond the usual span of years allot ed to man. Clairissa Ann Davis was born on August 3. 1841, in the state of Ohio and when a child came west with her parents xo the ttate of Iowa, where she grew to womanhood and at Libertyville, Iowa, in 1S59, was united in marriage to Andrew C. Fry, a young man who had also come west from the Ftate of Ohio. While the young people were yet in the first flush of their wedded life, the call of war came to darken the land and the husband laid aside the toils of his daily task and leaving- his hone entered Co. B, 19th. Iowa in fantry in w hich he served until "the close of the Tar and returned home to the bosom of his family. It -was in 1S73 that the wife and family' came to Plattsmouth and were join ed here by Mr. Fry who had been located for a short time at Hastings and here the family ha3 since made their heme. To bless the life of Mr. and Mrs. Fry there were born eleven child ren. Fix of whom are living, Charles L.. of Omaha; Mrs. Jennie Schiappa casse. Brighton, Colorado; Mrs. Coral Martin. Plattsmouth; Clarence Fry, Lincoln; Mrs. Anna Harvey. Cozad.j Nebraska, and Harry Fry, Portland.! Oregon. The husband and father was call-) ed from the family circle July 4, 1I04. and since that time Mrs. Fry has largely made her home with the children and for the greater part of the time with Mrs. Martin at whose home Kh passed on. The deceased lady was a lifelong member of the Methodist church and was a devout and faithful Christian character. carrying into her daily life the teachings and precepts of th Mas d precepts of the llas il services will be held ter. The funera Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Charles 12. Martin home. 1010 Pearl street, and the services will be coinducted by the Rev. Frank Em ory Pfoutz, pastor of the First Methodist church and the interment had at Oak Hill cemetery beside the body of her husband. In their loss the family will have the deep sympathy of the friends in this community who have known and loved this kindly friend and neighbor in the fifty j-ears of her residence here. KEE.E FE0M LOS ANGELES From Friday's raily Lrst evening Mr. and Mrs. Mark White of Los Angeles, California, ar rived here where they will visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Gobelman and with the old friends for a time. Mr. and Mrs. White have been enjoying a most delightful trip from the west coast, making the journey by auto and which has cov ered a period of two months, they making stops at many of the places of interest along the route. Going north from Los Angeles they visited at San Francisco and Sacramento, and also at Portland, Oregon, going from that place to the Yellowstone park where they spent two weeks visiting the sights of that great won derland of the North American con tinent and also paid a visit to Ther mopolis, Wyoming, as the guest of frit n Is for a time. Mr. White and his wife are both looking fine and the old friends are delighted to see them once more back in the old familiar scenes here in Nebraska. Mr. White states that tho Platts mouth colony at Los Angeles are all doing very nicely and speaks partic ularly of Roy McKinney, who is now interested in one of the large chains of restaurants in that city. He states that Uncle Henry Boeck who is now stretching toward the cen tury mark is still in good health, but regrets to report that Mrs. Boeck is not bo well and is now the greater part of the time an invalid and con fined to her home. VISITS OLD HOME From Friday Iiaily Last evening: Merrit L. Kerr and wife arrived here via the auto route fr.om their home at Houston, Texas, md are visiting at the home of Mr. Kerr's mother, Mrs. Sarah E. Kerr, and with the other relatives and 'dd time friends in this city and vi- cinitv. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr left Houston! last tiaiuruay morning auu nave uuu a very pleasant trip ana made tne journey in good time from the far away southern seaport. They are looking fine and have become thor ough lovers of the south since their moving to Houston eleven years ago from Kansas City. Mr. Kerr is engaged in the oil business in the south and is enthu siastic over the Lone Star state and its many large and growing cities that speak of the prosperity and growing business interests of that section of the good old U. S. A. LEGION POST HERE WILL GO-OPERATE ON DEFENSE DAY Local Post Votes to Support Project of the Government and to Co operate vith Others. From Friday's Uaily Last evening at the session of Hugh J. Kearns post of the American Legion of this city, the post took up the matter of the instruction of the delegates to the state convention of the Legion that is to meet at Grand I-!and on August 25th to 27th in clusive. The post voted to instruct the delegates to that convention to support a resolution endorsing the plan of the United States govern ment for the observance of San Mihel day as national defense day on Sep tember 12th, also to assist In the ecuring cf the endorsement of a state vocational officer who would e able to personally hear and re ceive direct all evidence In cases of disability and give a speedy and more equitable adjustment of the claims of the disabled men. The delegates were also Instructed to support the claim of Nebraska City for the next state Legion convention if that city decided to urge its ac ceptance before the convention at Grand Island. The Legion also voted to co-oper ate with other civic organizations in the observance of Defense day on September 12th in giving it the rec ognition asked by the national gov- rnment and as the committee to act with others from the different soci- :es there was named Harrison L. wayer, Vv llliam G. Kieck and Frank Smith. In iine with what is being asked of all civic organizations in the city, the post approved a contribution to the M. D. A. labor day picnic fund. The session also discussed plans for the big Legion carnival and wild west show that is to be held here October 11th to 14th, and which it is hoped will be on a largely differ ent line from those of other years and bring a new form of entertain ment and amusement to the residents of Cas3 county as well as provide funds for the Legion for use in their own and the community activities during the coming year. QUEEN ESTHERS ENJOY A TRIP TO THE MURRAY POOL Visit Bathing Beach Last Evening and Enjoy Picnic Party in the Early Evening. From Thursday's Dally The Queen Esther society of the Methodist church yesterday afternoon met at the church and departed on a picnic party for our neighboring vil lage of Murray where they indulged in the pleasures of the great outdoors for some hours and to the delight of all of the members of the party. It is related that eight of the young ladies missed the autos at the time of starting and decided to make the trip on foot and had proceeded two miles on the way to the celebrat ed pool when some kindhearted auto- ists overtook them and the eight were able to arrive at the scene of the fes tivities in time to join the other members of the party. There were some twenty-five of the ladies and they brought with them well laden baskets that assisted in providing a real treat for the supper hour and which with the bathing and water sports, served to pass the time most delightfully. ATTEND FUNERAL AT ELMWOOD From Wednesday's Dally Mrs. Minnie Stanford, Mrs. Nor ma Robb and Herbert Stanford, of this city, and Miss Gussie Robb, of Union, motored to Elmwood yester day to attend the funeral of Miss Nettie Stanford, who was buried there yesterday afternoon. Miss Stan ford died at St. Elizabeth hospital, Lincoln, a few days ago. Nebraska City Press. SUES BENEFICIAR IES AND ORGANI ZATION ON FOLICY Action Against Modern Woodmen Over Change in Beneficiary of Insurance Policy. From Thursday's Dally This morning there was filed in the office of the clerk of the district court an action in which Joseph La Hoda is the plaintiff and the Mod ern Woodmen of America, Opal La Hoda Parsons and Margaret LoIIoda are the defendants The suit grows out of the insur ance policy carried by Henry LaHoda in the defendant fraternal organiza tion and which was made payable to Caroline LaHoda. Opal LaHoda and Margaret LaHoda, Bister and two daughters of Henry LaHoda and which Henry LaHoda later decided to change the beneficiary of the pol icy. The petition of the plaintiff states that on March 9, 1901, the late Hen ry LaHoda became a member of Cass Camp No. 332. Modern Woodmen of America, and that on June , 1921, there was a new policy issued to the said Henry LaHoda, changing the beneficiary of the policy. Later on November 23. 1923, the policy was again changed and the beneficiaries designated as Caroline LaHoda. a sis ter, and Opal LaHoda Parsons and Margaret LaHoda, daughters. This is the policy that is now in force and which the defendant Modern Wood men are holding the face value of the policy to be paid as per the terms of the certificate of the Insurance policy. It is further claimed that on April 24. 1924, Henry LaHoda made the written request for a change of the beneficiary of this insurance pol icy and designated Joseph LaHoda a brother and the plaintiff In this action, as the beneficiary In the sum of $950 and reducing the amount of interest in the policy of Opal LaHoda Parsons and Margaret LaHoda to 25 each. The death or Henry LaHoda occurred on April 29, 1924, and be fore the policy had been changed and which the plaintiff claims was the fault of the defendant company, claiming the six days ample time to have the policy changed. It is further claimed that the said Henry LaHoda was dependent on the plaintiff, Joseph LaHoda. for a long period prior to his death and for which reason the policy was made payable to the plaintiff. The Modern Woodmen of America are not disputing the payment of the claim but under the provisions of the policy the amount of $1,000 would be made payable to the desig nated beneficiaries of the policy now in force and which will mean the heirs of Carolina LaHoda. deceased, and Margaret LaHoda and Opal La Hoda Parsons. The case raises an interesting point and will be heard in the district court here at the coming term. A. H. Murdock and Jamison & O'Sulli van appear in the action for the plaintiff. NEGROES GET HIGH SIGN Ftom Thursday's TJaUjr This morning Chief of Police Wil liam Hinrichsen was called upon to guide two colored men out of the city limits and point the direction to the north, where the colored men might gather with their own race in the mighty city of Omaha. The two men had been round pannanaung around the city and as negroes do not find the "welcome" sign await ing them here anyhow, the chief at once decided that they should go while the going was good and ac cordingly they departed without question or argument. LESS GRAIN LOADED DURING PAST WEEK Nebraska Farmers Are Busy With Other Work Now; Not Rush ing Wheat to Market. From Friday's Dally Burlington grain loading reports for a week show that grain ship ments are now fluctuating between 350 and 450 cars a day, a slump be ing shown from the high peak of about 100 cars a day. Explanation of the falling off is found in the fact that those who threshed from the shock have com pleted their threshing and market ing, that those wro stacked are in no hurry to thresh, and that plowing is now engaging the attention of many farmers. The slowing up of the movement gives the railroads time to get their cars back and insures better service on the movement of crops. Some farmers are holding up ship ments in the belief that the Euro pean demand will increase and that the price will go higher. Those who stacked their grain hate plenty of time to wait, and the belief that the top has not been reached makes them slower about arranging to turn their crop into cash. Business reports indicate that col lections are a bit easier and that money is beginning to flow a little more freely than It did before har-' vest. PLEASANT PICNIC PARTY From Friday's Daily A very pleasant picn'c party was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Harry Rainey in honor of the little six year old sister of Mrs. Rainey. The time was spent in games of all kinds and also in the dainty re freshments provided for the occasion. There were eighteen of the young folks present. Each of the children present gave some little token of re memberance in honor of the guest of honor, Maudie Stone, whose anniver sary was being celebrated. Mrs. Rainey was assisted in serv ing by her mother and sister. Those attending the occasion were: Maudie Stone, Ida Parker, Ethel Durham, Mary Durham, Eunice Burbridge, Dorothy Burbridge, Syble Davis, Thtlma Korkell. Helen Wall. Agnes Harris. Janette Stone, Frankie Kohn, Alfred Kohn, Glen Korhell, Eldon Long, Billie Harris, Robert Harris, Ralph Durham. IS RIVER TRAFFIC RESUMING OLD TIME PROPORTION Steamer "Decatur" to Ply Between Points on the River, Starts Its Maiden Voyage. From Friday's Daily The test of the advisability of a resumption of river traffic is to be iven a real tryout ol the Missouri river and this waterway that was mce occupied by several lines of steamers plying to anil fro from the Missouri towns to the settlements farther to the north will once more see a treignt naming line or boats in service if the plans of the West ern Barge Line of St. Louis are car ried out. The 6teamer "Decatur," the first f the fleet to be placed in service. will leave St. Louis this week and head up the waters of the Missouri with its cargo and it is expected that the trip will take a week to reach Omaha, the first point of service on the river that the boat will visit. The steamer was bt:'t..n -St. Louis and i3 now making its maiden voy age as a freighter and at Omaha it will receive the line of barges that are being constructed there for use n hauling grain, coal, manufactur ed articles or any non-perishable freight from one point on the river to another. The bargo lino will op erate from Sioux City to St. Louis, and it is expected will have ports of call at Omaha, Nebraska City and Kansas City. The experiment will be watched with the greatest interest and par- icularly by the other tewns along he Missouri river as the first real attempt to partially at least revive the old steamboat days. CARD OF THANKS With the deepest gratitude we wish to express to the many kind friends our heartfelt appreciation of he words of sympathy and the acts of kindness shown to us in our be reavement and E-orrow. The friends who were so kind will be ever held n loving memory. Mrs. Harry Kuhney and Family. EPWORTH LEAG UERS HOLD DIS TRICT RALLY HERE Preliminary Meeting to the District Institute to be Held at Arling ton Next Monday. Prom Friday's Dally Last evening the Methodist church was the scene of a very pleasant meeting of the Epworth League so cieties cf this district and while the leagues of Weeping Water, Union and Louisville were to have been here, they were kept from attending by the threatening storm and the only vis iting society to reach this city was the Nebraska City organization, which came headed by Rev. Bandy, pastor of the Methodist church there, and some fifteen members of the league to meet with the Plattsmouth organization. There were sixty of the members present and the meeting was one of the most pleasant and successful that has been held here for some time and from the meeting the members gath ered a great deal of inspiration for the institute that is to meet at Ar lingon commencing on Monday for a seven day session. The evening was spent in the en joyment of the fine musical program arranged and with short talks by Rev. Bandy and Rev. Frank Emory Pfoutz of this city. There will be from eight to ten of the local membership attending the meeting at Arlington and from this there is expected to be a great bene fit received and renewed interst in th Epworth Lague work. Don Selrers of near Cullom was here today to spend a few hours lookine after some trading with the merchants and attending to business matters CHARMING HOME WEDDING OCCURS HERE SATURDAY.: Kiss Marion Mauzy United in Mar riage to Mr. Verdon Vroman of Chicago Saturday One of the most charming of the home weddings of the summer was that celebrated Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mauzy, when their daughter. Miss Marion was united in marriage to Mr. Verdon Vroman, of Chicago. The parlor of the home was very handsomely arranged in decorations of palms and greens that formed a curtain of natural foliage surround ed by the potted palms and where the young people took their station for the certmcny that was to join in the solemn obligation of matrimony their hearts and lives. Preceding the ceremony Henry Todd, nephew of the bride, played "Sous les Feuilles," by Thomas and at the sounding of the hour of 3 o'clock the first notes of the "Bridal Chorus" from "Lohengrin" were struck and to which the bridal party entered the parlors. The groom with his best man. Mr. Glen Elliott, of Ch:cago, awaited the coming of the bride and her party at the floral al tar. The bride was preceded by the maid of honor, Miss Eleanor Burnie, and entered on the arm of her fath er, Henry Mauzy. The impressive ring service of the Methodist Episcopal church was per formed by the Rev. Frank. Emory Pfoutz, pastor of the First M. E. church and was witnessed by the immediate members of the two fam ilies. The guests were received by Mrs. J. D. Hawksworth, of Lincoln. The bride wore a very striking gown of white crepe do chine over bid with lace and with the flowing bridal veil caught with orange blos soms and carrying the shower bo- qutt of bride's roses, making a most charming picture on this most happy occasion. The maid of honor, Miss Burnie, wore a costume of lavender georgette and carried a bouquet of pink ros3S. The gyoora anJ test mau were at tired in the conventional dark suits. Following the wedding ceremony, the members of the bridal party were Eerved refreshments, the color scheme of pink and white being carried out in the table decorations, pink can dles and the white linen forming the chief features of the color scheme. Mrs. James W. Burnie and Mrs. T. J. Todd of Kearney, wore In charge of the refreshments. BOYS AT TEALNING CAMP Proai Piiiiraday's Daily - The Plattsmouth boys at the Citi zen's Military training camp at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, are all progress ing nicely reports from that place state and while they are experienc ing the unusual ardors of the inten sive training they are enjoying the experience to the utmost. The early hour of arising, 5:30, has been a unique experience for some of the boys, but they are snapping into It and getting to like the grind of the soldier life. Carl Keil, one of the boys, has been having an added "kick" out of the army life by his experience with the vaccination that he received just before leaving for camp and which has been working very suc cessfully, having confined Carl to the camp infirmary for several days, but he has recovered almost entirely from the effects of the vaccination and is now doing "squads right" and "about face" with the rest of the gang, taking the basic course at the camp. ARE PLANNING IM PROVEMENTS FOR THE M. P. STATION Structure May be Given Overhauling and Remodleing to Suit the Present Demands. From Tburadays Dally The Missouri Pacific passenger station in the west part of the city, which has for several years been badly in need of renovating and re modeling, is about to be given the attention that the increasing volume of business in the passenger line from this city demands. S. H. Busby, bridge and building superintendent of the railroad sys tem, was here today looking over the building and will prepare plans for submission as to remodeling the structure and providing for a num ber of needed improvements that have been greatly needed for some time, and which will make the structure more modern in every way. It is expected that in a short time Landscape Engineer Butterfield of St. Louis will be here and also take up the plans for the beautifying of the grounds and surroundings and make the approaches to the station and the platform fit In with the beauty of the grounds of the Ne braska Masonic bome no&s the paa aenger etatioa. ENTERTAINS FRIENDS From Thursday's Dally Yesterday afternoon Mrs. C. L. Pitman, at her home on West Main street, entertained a number of lit- le girls, in honor of her daughter, rma s twelith birthday. From 2 till 6 the lawn presented a pretty sight as the children played ! games and ran races for prizes, bo when lunch time came, ail were ready, with a good appetite for the dainties prepared for them. Those invited were Anna Knieke, Agnes Konfrst, Ruth Slavicek, Mar garet Lahoda, Josephine Janda, Frances Sedlacek, Anna Wooster, Mary and Anna Zitka, Beatrice j Krejci, Mary Slatinsky, Eleanore and Lillian Sedlak. All the little girls on going home wished Irma many more birthdays and hoped for another party next year, as they had enjoyed themselves to the utmost. BARGAIN WEDNES DAY IN THIRTY- NINTH MONTH Business Men of the City Have Con tinued This Popular Monthly Sales Day Long Time. Fpom Friday's Daily The monthly community sales days popularly and officially known as Bargain Wednesday, have grown from a struggling infant to a real husky youngster and the observance of the monthly date on August 20th will mark the thirty-ninth month that these events have been staged by the Plattsmouth business men and participated in by the residents of all Cass county who have found here real bargains and which are backed by the personal word of the Platts mouth business men. This month the advertising has teen gotten out in a different form and the number of persons and busi ness houses who have been affiliated with the Bargain Wednesday sales is greater than ever before and more are represented in extending their greetings and offers to the people of Cass county. Remember that the next Bargain Wednesday will be on August 20th and see that you are around to take full advantage of the buying oppor tunities that are being placed before the public by the business men of Plattsmouth. There is real value In evGry article offered. MASONS HAVE FINE TIME From Friday' Dally Last evening the members of Plattsmouth lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M. enjoyed a very pleasant session of the lodge at their rooms in the Masonic temple and a very large number of the membership were present to assist in the conferring of the. Master Mason degree on Claire Hudson, of this city. The lodge had as its guests for the occasion two of the members of the Nehawka lodge, George C. Sheldon and Roy Kratz. Following the ritualistic work a short social time was enjoyed and at which the members enjoyed the light refreshments provided by the committee in charge. IS YOUR home for sale? Do you want to buy a home? Then make use ot our Real Estate want ad section. A STRONG BANK Ghockins: A checking account at this bank is one of the few modern conveniences that doesn't cost you anything. Open your account now with any convenient sum. The First National Bank Vhe bank where you feel, at mowb FLATTSMOUTH "NEBEASKA "The Bank Where You Feel at Homer MRS. I, J. WETHER FORD DIES IN LIN COLN LAST SUNDAY Well Known in Western Part of the County A Sister of Dr. A. T. and Louis Hornbeck. From Friday's Daily While the ties of love, duty and consecration to the task of raising her children and ministering to her husband were regarded reverently, the messenger who came to call Mrs. I. J. Wetherford from this world was welcome as this lady was ready for the journey to that Eternal land, where the trouble and suffering inci dent to bad health and parting from friends shall be no more. This excellent woman was born some 4 2 years ago at Miami, Mo., where she lived during her girlhood. Later uniting in marriage with Mr. I. J. Wetherford at Kingston, Okla homa, some twenty years ago, Bhe has been a devoted and loyal help mate to him ever since. They were blessed with two children, who also survive their mother, they making their home in Lincoln where the fam ily lived since their marriage. During the past year, Mtb. Weth erford has been a patient sufferer with that dread disease cancer, which was incurable, but she always main tained a hope of returning health until near the last, when she recog nized that she must go. Her greatest concern then was for the members of her family, the husband and child ren, the daughter being the yci;:g est and more in need of the care and counsel of the mother, and for the three brothers, Messrs. I. G. Horn beck, Dr. A. T. Hornbeck ana Louis Hornbeck, all of whom she was much attached to and who In turn were greatly attached to the sister. From early childhood, Mrs. Weth erford was a very earnest member of the Methodist church and gave much of her time and treasure to the cause of the Master. The funeral, which occurred last week, was held at Lincoln from the church of which she was a member, and the remains were laid to rest In beautiful Wyuka cemetery ai Lin coln to await the trumpet of the Angel of the Resurrection, which Bhall clothe her with Immortality, ever to reign in peace. The death occurred on last Sunday, and the, last sad rites were celebrated Tues day at 10 o'clock. ACCIDENT ON LOUISVILLE ROAD From oJtg Yesterday afternoon a small auto accident occurred on the Louisville road near the Eight Mile Grove Evangelical church when a car driv en by a man named Shryoek and one driven by a young man named Craig had a head-on collision that resulted in the two front wheels of the Shry oek car being badly damaged and making it necessary to have John Frady go out with his wrecking out fit to bring in the car and the mem bers of the Shryoek family. The drivers of both cars deny responsi bility for the accident. The only on ly fortunate phase of the affair was that the parties were not seriously or fatally Injured. Mrs. Henry Kauf man, who with her daughter. Miss Florence, were riding in the Craig car, received a small cut on the nose while the members of the Shryoek party escaped with a severe shaking up. IN A GOOD STATE Account! I I. I II II f