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Hebiaaka State Hirtorl cal Society um VOL. NO. XII PLATTSMOUTH. NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1925. NO. 11 LA PLATTE STORE VISITED BY BURG LARS LAST NIGHT Night Time Callers Make Away With Entire New Outfits of Clothing and Other Articles. From Tuesday's Daily Some time last night the Wall general store at the little city of LaPlatte five miles north of Platts mouth, was entered by robbers and the store suffered the loss that will amount to several hundred dollars it is estimated by the owners. The robbery was discovered this morning when the store was opened for business and the stock found to have been rifled by the unwelcome callers. Whoever committed the robbery and there seems to have been several in the job, made a complete change of clothing at the store and arrayed themselves in new suits, caps, over coats and shoes selected from the stock in the store. They also made away with the prizes displayed on a punch board in the store and what other small articles that they evidently felt that they could dispose of easily. Entrance was effected by forcing the door to the store, reports received here state. Representatives of the Reliable de tective agency were here today look ing over the possibilities of the per son committing the robbery having made their get away in this section of the country and enlisted the aid of Sheriff Stewart and Chief of Police Hinrichsen in searching for some clue to the parties that might have com mitted the crime. HAD A NARROW ESCAPE A very thrilling story is related of an incident that occurred at a very early hour Sunday morning to one of the young men of the commun ity who reside out even beyond the mighty Missouri Pacific's tracks. The time was that deep purple night time that just. prceI? th? day, when tired nature is at the deepest slumber ere the new day comes to kiss night good bye. As the youth drew near the Locust street viaduct some early rising cock crew the first warning of the coming day and the youth shlveringly passed on. Just a few feet from the structure that supports Mr. Baldwin's railroad tracks, he heard voices and peering through the glocm not un like the Ancient Mariner, he discern ed what he thought was two figures a short distance away and the voi"e came clear and distinct, "you catch him and I'll hold him." Fearing the purposes of the supposed hold up men, the youth with a cry not unlike that of a" wounded faun sprang for ward, feet that were weary a moment before were brought to sudJcn life and Mercury sped no swifter than did this youth, over the hills and dales that lay between him and his home. If the holdup men had thought to catch him they were out of luik as the fleetest horse in Bill Fight's stable would have been an also-ran in comparison with this youth. CASE ATTRACTS ATTENTION Frm Tuesday's Da Uy The case of Martha Ahrens vs Enno Ahrens, an action for divorce was the attraction in the district court today and the court room 'was filled with the larger part of the population of the neighborhood where the two parties have long been residents and where they have many relatives and friends. The case is be ing bitterly fought and testimony taken in the case both for the plain tiff and the defendant. The plain tiff's side of the case was occupying all of the morning session of the court and the hearing will probobly take the entire day at the court. Among those from Nehawka and vicinity attending the hearing were: John Wunderlich, Charles Bowne, Mrs. Tthoda Sturm, Mrs. Elmer Philpot, Mary Ahrens. Walter Wun derlich, Gus Rughe, Ben Schroeder. Harry Knabe", Minnie Schroeder, Elmer Ahrens. John C. Knabe, Edith Hatcliff, C: B. McCormick, Julius Engelkemeier. Everett Hatcliff and Elvy Hatcliff. ADDITION TO FAMILY From Tuesday's Daily The home of Captain and Mrs. H. L. Gayer, south of this city, was gladdened the past week by the ar rival of twins, a boy and a girl and who are the object of the greatest admiration by the older children, John and Mary, and the other rela tives. The mother and litle ones are doing nicely and "Cap" is feeling that he is having real happiness. DOINGS IN DISTRICT COURT From Monday's Dally This morning in the district court before Judge James T. Begley, the case of Hilda Caroline Johnson vs. Alfred John Johnson, was brought to trial. After the hearing of the evidence the court entered a decree granting the prayer of the petition of the plaintiff for a decree of- divorce. Through agreement of the parties settlement was fixed! at the sura of $3,120. RECEIVES SAD NEWS From Tuesday's Daily A message was received here this afternoon announcing the death at Sidney, Iowa, of I. P. Dixon, father of Mrs. Kay McMaken of this city. The death of Mr. Dixon came after a few days illness from pneumonia and during which time he has been grad unally sinking. The deceased has been a frequent visitor here and is known to a large number of Platts mouth peopi". who learn with the greatest of regret of his death. Mr. and Mrs. McMaken have been at Sid ney since Saturday afternoon assist ing in his care. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday after noon at 2 o'clock from the home at Sidney. DEPUTY SHERIFF YOUNG RESIGNS FROM HIS OFFICE Will Lay Aside Official Duties Sher iff E. P. Stewart to Occupy Quarters at the Jail. From Monday's Daily This morning a change was made in the county jail here following the resignation of W. R. Young as depu ty sheriff and the county jail living quarters Avill hereafter be occupied by Sheriff E. P. Stewart and family, For the greater facilities in get ting to the main portion of the city. Sheriff Stewart has decided that he can give better service in being lo cated at the jail building where he can be readily reached at any time of the day or night and accordingly has decided upon the change in the conduct of the jail. Mr. Young, who has extensive business connections, does not feel that he can afford to retain the ,of fice and not have charge of the jail, and on Saturday tendered his resig- nation to Mr. Stewart, effective at once. The retirement of Mr. Young fol lows a very active term in the office of deputy sheriff and jailor .and his conduct of the affairs of the office has been most pleasing to the citi zens of the county and his manage ment of the jail has been al that could possibly be asked for. Mr. and Mrs. Young have taken a great in terest in the management of the jail and their administration there has been the best that they could give in the Interest cf the taxpayers and the welfare cf their prisoners. The change will permit Sheriff Stewart to be in closer touch with the affairs of the office at all times end make it possible for him to han dle th law enforcement with speed p.nd efficiency. He will move into the jail bui'ding at once to takc-ac-. tive management of this part of the r. ffairs of his office. D. A. R. HOLDS MEETING From Tuesday'.- Dailv Last evening the members of Fon tenelle chapter of the Daughters ot the American Revolution were most pleasantly entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Dodge on So-ith Fifth street, with Mrs. Dodge r.nd Miss Violet Dodge of Omaha as hostesses. The time was largely tak en up with the business session and the ladies enjoyed several interesting papers on the early history of the churches of the city, Mrs. George B. Mann giving the history of the St. John's Catholic church. Mrs. L. O. Minor, the history of the Presbyte rian church and Mrs. E. H. Wescott, the Methodist church. At a suitable hour the ladies were treated to dain ty refreshments of ice cream and fresh strawberries. WILL VISIT IN PLATTSMOUTH Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Windham, who have spent the winter in Chicago with a daughter, returned Wednesday and stopped over a few days in Glen wood before going to, Plattsmouth, where they will visit, and then go to their home in Council Bluffs. The weather was fine enough for Ven to j,i-e and take a few lessons on the barnyard golf links. Glenwood Tribune. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL From Monday's Dailv Saturday evening Mrs. Henry Mauzy, who has for several days been at the Immanuel hospital in Omaha, was so far recovered that she was able to return home. Mrs. Mauzy was quite seriously ill the first of the week and it was thought advisable to have her taken to the hospital for treatment and she has been there since Tuesday. The con dition of the patient improved at once following the course of treat ment and it was decided Saturday that she might be able to return home. The many friends here of this estimable lady are delighted to learn of her recovery and trust that 'she may have a permanent relief from her illness. SHOWING SOME IMPROVEMENT Mrs. W. T. Smith, who has been suffering for several days from a severe . attack of lumbago, is now reported as being somewhat better ; but is still confined to her home with the painful malady. LOUISVILLE YOUNG PEOPLE MARRIED LAST WEDNESDAY Two Prominent Cass County Fam ilies Are United in Marriage at Evangelical Church. From Tuesday's Daily The uniting of two of the promin ent families in Cass county occurred the past week at the Evangelical Lutheran church at Louisville when Miss Freda Gauer was united in marriage to Mr. Willian Wendt, the ceremony occurring on Wednesday, March 4th. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Theodore Hartman. pastor of the church and the ceremony was attended by a number of friends, of the contracting parties. The marriage lines were read by the pastor in his usual impressive manner and the bridal couple were attended at the altar by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hennings of Avoca sister and brother-in-law of the bride. Miss Gauer was gowned in pale green Gorgette with tan lace over dress and carried a bouquet of the Bride roses. The matron of honor wore a grey Gorgette. Following the wedding a delight ful C o'clock wedding dinner was served at the home of the groom's 'parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Wendt, a handsome wedding cake being one of the features of the happy occasion. Misses Mildred Gauer and Viola Wendt. sisters of the bride and groom served the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Wendt will reside on a farm owned by J. C. Spangler. southeast of Louisville and start their new home under the brightest of circumstances. The newlyweds are members of two of the well known families of the country, the bride being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gauer and the groom a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wendt. IARGAIN VVEOMES- . DAY OFFERS REAL SAVING SPECIALS Merchants Adopt Plan of Even Greater Opportunities For Shoppers. From 'Wednesday's Daily Bargain Wednesday, the forty sixth monthly offering of the Platts mouth merchants, offers a great many additional bargains over the past few months in every one of the stores that is taking part in the big sales day observance. The next Bargain Day is Wednes day, March 18th, a week from today, end for this coming event the print ed advertising matter is now on the presses to be given to the public in the next two days. The bargain day ads are arranged in different form than usual, the small individual cards as published in the paper heretofore have been discontinued and instead there is found in each of the large ads in the paper, the small box sections where in is to be found the specials for the day. Every reader is urged to watch for these advertisements and note the increasing volume of real honest-to-goodness bargains that the pro gressive business men of the city are offering to their patrons. The new manner of displaying the specials can readily be found and the shopper will find it to his or her ad vantage to carefully read over the list of real snaps in the large stocks of seasonable goods that the Platts mouth merchants are offering this month. Readers of the Journal are urged to save the Bargain Wednesday sec tion as these ads will not appear in Monday's semi-weekly as has been the custom in the past. R. S. T. CLUB MEETS From Monday's Daily Merriment reigned supreme at the J. R. Vallery home on Chicago ave nue Saturday evening, the occasion being the gathering of the young la dies of the R. S. T. club who were the guests of Miss Martha Vallery at a slumber party and breakfast. The greater part of the evening was spent in music and social conversa tion and at an early hour the ladies were up and enjoying a very fine breakfast with all the dainties of the season. RETURNS FROM SAD MISSION From Monday's Daily Yesterday, George Ray, one of the well known residents of near Mur ray returned home from a visit at Bethany, Missouri, where he was call ed to attend the funeral of his mother, who passed away at the ripe old age of eighty-five years. Mr. Ray reports that his father, who is well up toward the ninety-year mark, is feeling very well and standing the grief of the death of the wife fairly well. RECEIVES SAD MESSAGE From Monday's Daily This morning, Luther Pickett, of this city, received a message an nouncing the death this morning at 4 o'clock at Watson, Missotiri, of his uncle. Tom Adams. Mr. Adams, who was 65 years of age, was operated on ten days ago at the hospital at Ham burg, Iowa, for an acute attack of appendicitis and while seemingly well on the highway to recovery was suddenly taken ill at liis home after returning from the hospital and passed away suddenly.. The deceased was a well known resident of near Watson, having been born and hav ing constantly resided on the farm where he passed away. Mr. Pickett will leave this evening or Tuesday morning for Watson where he will attend the funeral services. EXPECT TO START WORK ON THE NEW BRIDGE VERY SOON t Contractor Expects S:eel to Arrive Local Lahor Employed. From "Wednesday Daily The work on the new King of ; Trails wagon and auto bridge will start the coming week is tne expecta tion of the local officers of the com pany as the contractor wiil be here then and making all arrangements to push the work to completion. The steel that will be netyled in the construction work has been wired for by the company which is to have charge of the erection' of the bridge and the first of the steel that will be used in the new bridge is expected to reach here some time next week so that work may be started with out delay. The preliminary work will start as soon as the erecting company is able to get their supplies on the ground, it is stated and will then be pushed with vigor until the bridge is ready fcr service. In the construction work as far as possible, local labor v;M be employed the officers of the company state and they are hopeful of being able to of fer employment to a very large num ber of the idle men in the commun ity. DISTRICT WOM EN'S CLUB CON VENTION IN GITY First Congressional District Meeting Will Be Attended By Eighty Delegates. From Wednesday's Daily The convention of the Women's clubs of the First congressional dis trict, comprising the counties of Cass, Otoe, Nemaha. Richardson, Lancaster, Johnson and Pawnee, will convene in Plattsmouth March 31st, April 1st and 2nd. The meeting will be held at the parlors of the First Methodist church and will be attended by from SO to 100 delegates from the various clubs over the district. The local committee is planning a very fine convention and will make the stay of their guests most pleas ant and every effort will be made to see that the convention is a great success as far as the entertainment features are concerned. MANY ENJOY DANCE From Monday's Daily Saturday evening there was a very large number from this city motoring to Murray to attend the dance given at the Peterson hall by the Gradoville orchestra of this city. The occasion was most pleasant and a very large crowd on hand enjoyed the melodies of Pete and his Happy Six, the pro gram consisted of some of the latest and most popular numbers of the day. The orchestra is to give an other dance there on Thursday of this week is the announcement. SUFFERS BROKEN ARM From Monday's Daily Saturday evening while Richard Elledge was at the birthday obser vance of his grandmother, Mrs. J. B. Higley, he was unfortunate enough to sustain a severe accident while playing with one of his small cousins. Richard fell from a chair and sus tained a fracture of the elbow that has proven quite painful and made necessary the service of a surgeon to set, but the young man is now doing nicely and in a short time is ex pected to be back in his former form. CAROLINA GOVERNOR SAYS MONUMENT MUST BE CARVED Raleigh, N. C, March 9. Declar ing that it was his opinion the Stone Mountain memorial to the confeder acy" must" be completed by Gutzon Borglum. Governor Angus W. Mc- i Lean of North Carolina issued a statement tonight in which he as serted the necessity of completing the monument "must rise above the partisan passions of the hour." MRS. SCHWEN NIKER IN SERI OUS CONDITION Taken HI Suddenly Saturday, Patient Now at Methodist Hospital in Most Dangerous Shape. From Monday's Dally The many friends of Mrs. Earl Schwenniker will regret very much to learn that this estimable lady is now at the Methodist hospital in Omaha in very serious shape and while all possible is being done to re lieve her, there is the gravest fears of her recovery entertained by the family and attending physicians. Mrs. Schwenniker was taken ill Saturday very suddenly with convul cions and has been unconscious since that time, she being found lying on the floor at the home of her brother shortly after 9 o'clock who gave all assistance possible and summoned medical aid and the husband from the Burlington shops where he was working. The unconscious lady was taken to Omaha late Saturday afternoon and placed in the Methodist hospital where she has since been. Her con dition has been very serious and the little life that came late Saturday evening lived but a few moments. Reports from the hospital today are to the effect that if the attend ing physicians can battle through the day and maintain the life of Mrs. Schwenniker, she may have a fighting chance for recovery, but the case is one of the greatest uncer tainty. The condition of this lady brings a deep sense of grief to the entire city where she has resided for the past few years. Mrs. Schwenniker was formerly Miss Beulah Henry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hen ry, who are now residing at Kansas City. NEW MANAGER LIGHT COMPANY TAKES CHARGE F. I.. Rea, Formerly of Construction Department, Named as Dis trict Manager Here. From Tuesday's Daily The Nebraska Gas & Electric Co., which has recently with other prop erties of the Continental Gas & Elec tric intertst been transferred, is to hive as their local representative here, Mr. F. I. Rea, who comes here from the construction department of the company. Mr. Rea arrived here yesterday af ternoon and at once took over the management of the company, suc ceeding Mr. Lee Kepler, who has been manager here since the trans fer of C. J. Theleen to Norfolk. The new manager comes from Newman Grove where he has resided for a number of years, and is one of the directors in the construction of the recently completed power line from this city to Lincoln. The manager Is expecting to move his family here as soon as possible and make this city his home as it is the headquarters of the district and an ideal home city. Mr. Kepler, who with his family, hail made this city his home for some months, is undecided a3 to what po sition he will be called and his plans are not thoroughly formed as to his future intentions. The many friends of Mr. Kepler that he has made in his residence here regret very much to learn that he is leaving and trust that he may find success in whatever field he may be called. CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY From Monday's Dany t Saturday was the fifth birthday anniversary of little Miss Frances Cloidt, in honor ot which a number of the little school friends and play mates came in to enjoy a few hours visiting the guest of honor and assist ing in seeing that the event was made one long to be remembered. The home was arranged in the green and white of St. Patrick's dec orations and which made a pleasing setting for the occasion. The litle folks spent the day in visiting and enjoying may of the games of child hood days, the event being closed with a very dainty and delicious luncheon, the crowning feature, of which was the large sized birthday cake with its glowing candles. Thise attending the event were Marjorie Ann Tidball, Jeanette Hirz, Eleanor Minor, Harriett Goos, Nadine, Patricia and Rosemary Cloidt, Rachael Robertson, Kittie Ann Dovey, Margaret Adams of St. Paul, Nebraska, Maxine Cloidt, Donald and Arthur Waiga, John Cloidt, Jr., Ed ward Hadraba. John Benton Living ston, Jean and Billie Knorr. Mrs. Cloidt was assisted by Mrs. George A. Kaffenberger, of Lincoln, and Mrs. Laura Peterson. Smokers will be delighted with the way in which we keep our cigars. No dried out broken ones when you buy at Bates Book and Stationery Store. I EDWARD PATTERSON BETTER I j From Monday's Daily i The condition of Edward Patter . son, at the Wise Memorial hospital, is 6hov.'ing every sign of improve ment and altho the operation was one of the utmost severity for the removal of a mastoid, young man has cone through the ordeal in fine shape. He was on the operating table for an hour and a half in a very serious operation and the fol lowing morning was feeling very much improved and was able to take ; nourishment, recovering rapidly from the effects of the shock of the opera lion ana it is expected tnat la a .very short time he will be able to be . back home again. ENJOYS PLEASANT BIRTHDAY OBSERV ANCE ON SATURDAY Mrs. James B. Higley Has Children Here to Spend the Day Most Pleasantly at Home Coming. From Monday's Bally Mrs. James B. Higley was given a most pleasant surprise Saturday evening when her children arrived from several different localities over this section of the west to remind the mother of the passing of her natal day. This was the sixty-fifth annivers ary of Mrs. Higley and will be long very pleasantly remembered by all of the family circle for its delight ful features. The members of the family had come with well laden baskets of the good things to eat that provided the main features of the sumptious luncheon served in the evening. During the evening to add to the joy of the family reunion the mother was presented with a purse of $12 as a rememberance from the family circle that was given her to purchase some present that she might desire and which would fittingly mark the anniversary. There were at the event Mr. and Mrs. George Barr and two children, of this city, Jack Elledge, wife and seven children of Council Bluffs. Mrs. I. J. Homan of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson and children. Glen and Ethel of Stella, Nebraska, Grover Elledge, wife and four children, Hay wood Elledge wife and four children. John Richardson, Mrs. Edna Denson and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd R. Richardson and two sons, Claude Richardson and wife, all of this city, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Pole of near Pacific Junction, William Anderson, Vife and son of Council Bluffs. One of the features of the happy gathering was the presentation of the fine fourteen pound birthday cake prepared by Mrs. Jack Elledge and which was the crowning feature of the gathering. The party enjoyed the visit until a late hour when they all departed wishing Mrs. Higley many more happy gatherings of this nature. FOR SALE For Sale R. C. Rhoda Island Red and White Wyandotte cockerels. 11.60 each. Julius Retake, South Bend. White Pekin Drakes for sale. A. O. Ramge. m2-Ssw Make Ycur Bank Account Uoro Than a Convenience! Your bank account should Te more than a convenience. It should help to es tablish your business reputation and your credit rating. To do this, a good balance must be kept in your account at all times. Not a huge balance necessarily, but one large enough to show that you are conservative, thrifty and a good manager. Keep up your balance and increase the usefulness of your bank account. The FibstNionalBank THE BANK WHERE YOU FEBL AT HQMB PLMTSMOUTH 4Tht Lab What MRS. HARRY BAR THOLD PASSES ON THIS MORNING Death Conies After Very Sudden At tack of Heart Trouble Follow ing Failing Health. From Monday' - Daily The community was very much grieved this morning at the news of the death of Mrs. Harry S. Barthold which occurred this morning at 12:45 at the home on Vine street, whre the family has been making their home the past winter. The death messenger came swiftly to the wife and mother, and, although her health has been failing for the past year, her condition was not thought to be dangerous until a few moments before her passing. The deceased lady has been a resi dent of this city for forty-five years and in this period of time has made many warm friend3 who learn of her death with the greatest of regret and tender to the bereaved members of the family their most sincere sym pathy. Catherine Hatcher was born near Thurman, Iowa, June 6, 1860, and spent her girlhood in that locality. In her childhood she Joined the Methodist church and has remained a faithful member of this church un til th elast. In the year 1880, she was married in this city to Harry S. Barthold and the family have since made their home here, residing up until the last few months in the resi dence property on Wintersteen hill. To mourn the passing of this kind ly lady there remain the husband and three children, Mrs. Karl V. Halter of Lincoln, Ralph Barthold, and Mrs. Percy J. Wheeler of this city. While the bitterness of the separa tion is deeply felt by those nearest and dearest to the departed lady she leaves to her loved ones a priceless heritage of a faithful Christian life and theUender memory of a mother's love and care. The funeral services will be held . 6n "Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock , from the First Methodist church and interment made at Oak Hill ceme tery. PURCHASES FINE STALLION FroKi Tuesday' Dally This morning James W. Sage re ceived from the stock farm of Ernest L. Humbert at Corning, Iowa, a fine thoroughbred Percheron stallion, "Ixolite" that is to be placed in the stables of Mr. Sage here. The animal is one of the finest specimens of the Percheron stock that has been brought to this city in many years and is registered by the Amer ican Percheron society. The horse is four years old and a beauty in appearance and a great ad dition to the stables of Mr. Sage, who has been a great admirer of the Percheron stock for many years. FOR SALE White Wyandotte eggs for hatch ing, Plattsmouth phone 3005. Mrs. George Privett, Cedar Creek, Neb. m5-8tsw All the home news delivered to your door for 15c a week. M. VUSSJfGZA. r Yqu Feel 4 Home!"