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Nebraska State Histori cal Society Z V nzn VOL. NO. XII PLATTSMOTJTH. NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1925. NO. 21 POLICE COURT A BUSY PLACE THIS MORNING Two Parties Charged With Infraction of the Law Are Brought Before Judge Weber for Hearing. From Monday's Daily Yesterday afternoon Chief of Police Ilinrichsen took into custody two parties who were charged with law violation, one with having violated the automobile license law and the other with just a case of plain drunk and who were this morning given their airing before Judg William Weber and given the penalty that the law has fixed for thest violations. J. C. Burnett had the charge filed against him of operation his automo bile without the proper license as re quired by the laws of the state and after hearing the evidence offered in the case Judge Weber gave Mr. Bur nett a fine of $10 and costs amounting to $16.50 which he settled and was sent on his way. Tom Ticknic was before the court on a charge of having been in a state of intoxication contrary to the peace and dignity of the people of the state of Nebraska, and acknowledged to the court that he might have partaken too freely of the juice of the corn or similar joy producing beverages. The court decided that, in view of the circumstances of the case, it would be necessary for Tom to deposit $10 and the trimmings to satisfy the demands of outraged justice. APPEALED TO DISTRICT COURT From Tuesday's Daily This morning an appeal was filed !go there to carry on the plumbing in the case of John C. Knabe vs. janfl tin shop work at once, but the Enno Ahrens, in the district court, , family will not move until after the coming from the court of Justice j close of the schoois here as the child William Weber, where the plaintiff j ren are completing their year's work secured a judgment vacating thehr ani it is rtSjrp,i that thPv rP. farm that was owned by Mr. Knabe and occupied by the defendant. The case is one in which Mr. Knabe sued for the possession of a farm that had been leased by the de fendant and which it is nUereii the lease expired on the first day of March, 1925.""' Tha defendant - con tends that the terms of the lease have been complied with and that the defendant has made valuable im provements on the farm which en title him to return for the money ex pended on the farm. This case at the hearing in Justice court attracted much attention in the vicinity of Nehawka where the parties reside and the hearing of the appeal will also create much inter est among the neighbors and friends of the" parties in the action. HI T - 1 . I QUEEN ESTHERS From Tuesday's Dally Yesterday afternoon about 5:30. the Queen Esther girls society could be seen wending their way to the banks of the river with their arms laden with packages that suggested they might be going on a picinc. This was, just what they were doing. After the fire was built by one of the fire kindlers, weiners were roast- ed After eating the time was spent in stunts, singing, etc., until such time as they deemed it safe to linger' and i then they returned home. In spitG of the fact that during the day clouds threatened there was a good attend ance and the girls all voted a good time had been had by all. This is just cne of many such picnics the girls intend to have during the summer. CALLED TO IOWA From Tus4a.v's Da41j Herbert Swanson of this city was called to Hamburg, Iowa, late Sun day evening by a message announc ing the serious condition of his mother, Mrs. Charles Swanson, who was reported to be in very grave con dition at the Hamburg hospital. Mrs. Swanson has been poorly for the past two weeks but it was not until Sun day that her condition grew alarming and the members of the family were called to her side. The patient was unconscious during the greater part of Sunday but yesterday she was feeling somewhat improved and was able to recognize the members of the family. If the lady shows sufficient improvement by the last of the week it is expected to have her taken to the hospital in Omaha where she will be operated upon. She is suffer ing from what is thought to be a blood clot of one of the main arteries that has made her case most acute. GOES TO FRIEND'S RESCUE From Tuesday's Dally J. C. Burnett, who was listed as having been fined in the court of Judge William Wreber in police court yesterday, states to the Journal that while he was the one that settled the fine for the violation of the automo bile law he was not the party com mitting the offense. Mr. Burnett states that a man named Weisse of Omaha had driven a car belonging to his brother, J. J. Burnett, down to this city without a license and was picked up by the police. Weisse had to return to Omaha and in order to settle the matter Mr. Burnett call ed at the court and paid the fine for the Omaha man and was thereby drawn into the case altho he was not in any way involved with the law violation. WARM WEATHER STIRS GOLFERS From Monday's Daily Yesterday was one of the most pleasant days at the Platsmouth golf club course and brought out many of the members of the club and their families to enjoy the day in shootin a few rounds of golf. The weather was ideal and from the noon hour on the course was well filled with parties enopying the day at this popular sport. Saturday afternoon there was also the first picnic party of the season staged at the course when sev eral of the families of the members motored out with well filled baskets and spent the late afternoon and en joyed supper there. LOCAL PLUMBING FIRM PURCHASES PERU BUSINESS Burbridge & Hawkins of This City Secure New Business Location at Peru Now Moving. From Tuesday's Dally The firm of Burbridge & Hawkins which has for the past several years been located in this city, engaged in the plumbing and furnace business, are closing their store here and re moving to Peru, where they have just purchased a plumbing and tin shop and will in a few days be ready to open up in their new location. A. E. Hawkins, junior member of jthe firm, has already removed hit 'household effects there and with Mrs Hawkins leaves today for the Nem aha countv town to make their home n the future Mr ' Riirhrirle-P will main until school is over. The firm has done a nice business here, but believe that the new field is most promising as they have the only establishment of its kind at Peru and have a good territory to serve that they believe will give them a fine trade. - MRS. VROMAN SOME BETTER Prom Tuesday's Daily Mrs. L. E. Vroman, who has been confined to her home in the south part of the city for the past week suffering with a severe attack of the flu, is reported as being somewhat better altho still far from well and her condition requires that she re frain from her usual activities. The many friends of this estimable lady are pleased to learn that she is show ing progress and trust that in the next few days she may be able to re cover from her attack. A. F. MOORE TO HOSPITAL From Tuesday's Daily Last evening while A. Floy Moore, the night operator at the tower at Oreapolis, was engaged in his duties of looking after the dispatching of trains, he was suddenly taken with an acute attack of appendicitis about i:-v anu suuereu a great, ueai ue fore relief could be hurried to his station and permit him to be removed to the hospital. A switch engine was sent up from thi3 city and Mr. Moore placed in a way car and taken on into Omaha, where he was placed in the Imman uel hospital and where he will be operated on as soon as possible. The patient was accompanied by Dr. T. P. Livingston, they leaving this city at 2 o'clock this morning. Mr. Moore was suffering a great deal as his case seemed to be a very severe one. GIVES PIANO RECITAL From Tuetuinv'R Daily Last evening the beautiful home of Mrs. J. M. Roberts on high school hill was the scene of a most delight ful recital given by the piano pupils of Mrs. Roberts and which was en joyed by a large number of the friends of the young people taking part in the program. The program was quite lengthy and embraced some of the choicest compositions of the world's greatest composers and in the artistic manner that it was given reflected the great est credit upon the young people taking part and their instructor who has been devoting much time to their training in the piano playing The members of the class taking part in the recital were: Melinda Friedrich. Catherine Hild, Hilda Friedrich, John Becker, Helen Vir einia Price. Vera Hughes, James Begley, Anna May Sandin, Vernon Thackery, Elizabeth Hatt, Catherine Terryberry, Dorothy Farmer, Jane Dunbar, Alice Crabill, Jein Hayes, Dorothy Todd, Mildred Hall, Maxine Cloidt, Martha Gorder, Irene Pfoutz. Mary Warren, Catherine McClusky, Clara Mae Thompson, Helen Wescott The artistic manner in which all of the program was presented was certainly a revelation .to the friends who were present and showed much thoroughness on the part of the young .people. The careful training that Mrs. Roberts has devoted to the members of her class has certainly resulted in their acquiring a very thorough understanding and appre ciation of music. OMAHA PARTIES CAUSE MUCH EX CITEMENT HERE Police Department Answers Call to Be on the Lookout For Parties That Are Later Released. From Monday's Dally Two men from Omaha were the cause of the local police department having a hectic time of it for sev eral hours Saturday night which re quired all of the legal machinery of the county to get straightened and the police are not yet aware of just what kind of a case they were steered into. A message was received here by A. J I P Bertschey from Omaha an nouncing that a man was starting out from that city vowing several kinds of revenge on the well known manufacturer of this city, claiming some personal trouble with Mr Bertschey, who, knowing the party, thought it the part of wisdom to no tify the police. Accordingly, Offi cers Libershal and Jackson and Con stable J. C. Brittain responded to the call to action and gathered at the Bertschey factory, the supposed des tination of the would-be ruffian. A short time afterwards. Chief of Police Hinrichsen received a report from Omaha to be on the lookout for a red car as there were two men headed this way with booze, and a half hour later the car was spotted coming into the city. The chief of police stopped the car and gave it a frisking and the men the once over" but failed to find any liquor The two men stated that they were federal operatives working in Oma ha and desired to see Mr. Bertschey, one of the men having some busi ness with him. The chief accord ingly accompanied them to the fac tory where the matter was discussed as to the where and why-for of the case. One of the party, it seems, was a former employe of the Bertschey ga rage in Omaha and had through dis agreement with the owner, Mr. Bertschey, been discharged and in their dispute he had grown quite wrathy in not receiving what lie thought he should have in the set tlement and this was found to have been the man that was supposed to be bound here with the desire of ex terminating the garage owner. The stcry of being federal .officers did not go very strong with Chief Hinrichsen, who took the men to jail for investigation, and while they had Ftars as officers enforcing prohibition, they had no papers con firming this fact and their stay here was prolonged while County Attor ney Kieck and County Judge Dux- bury were called upon to look into the matter. After some discussion it was de cided to release the men as they had not had possession of any liquor and Mr. Bertschey did not care to file charges against them here, and the partv returned to Omaha after hav ing had a real strenuous experience. EASTER DAY ONE OF THE RAREST BEAUTY IN CITY Delightful Day Brings Out Hundreds For Religious Services and Motor Parties. From Monday's Dally Ideal weather conditions made Easter of 1925 an occasion of the greatest beauty and pleasure in this city and one that brought out hun dreds for the annual parade of the new Easter garments and to attend the religious services held in the various churches of the city. The spirit of the day was reflect ed in the bright colorings of the la dies costumes, the modes of the season calling for the brighter col ors and these were seen in profu sion in the crowds that filled the streets after the close of the morn ing church hour. These colorings were seen in both the gowns and the hats of the ladies and in the men's clothes, the poudre blues and grays as well as the always popular shades of blue were noticeable. The bright and sunny day brought out a great number of the automobiles and the highways were alive all day with passing cars car rying parties of pleasure seekers and persons out for an outing and re joicing with the world in the mes sage of the risen Lord. The day was opened with a num ber of the churches holding early morning services that were very largely attended and participated in by hundreds of the residents of the city. There were special early morn ing services held by the Methodist and Presbyterian churches through their Christian Endeavor and Ep worth League societies to greet the new day and at the St. Luke's Epis copal church there was the early morning mass with the celebration of holy communion. Attorney C. S. Aldrich of Elmwood, was among the visitors In the city to day attending to some matters in the district court. SECURES NEBRASKA TERRITORY From Monday's Dal'.j- John Carmack, wife and family were here yesterday, visiting for the day with the parents of Mrs. Car mack, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kunsmann. Mr. Carmack, who has been traveling for the Haskins Brothers soap com pany out of Omaha, has just been assigned the South Platte territory of Nebraska, and will make Platts rnouth, his old home, quite often in the future, as it is a part of his new territory. He has, heretofore, had the state of Missouri, but the new assignment will bring him much closer home. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HOLD ELECTION OF OFFICERS MONDAY Order of the Temple Conferred on Two Candidates By Mt. Zion Ccmmandery. Ftta Tuesday HsJly Last evening Mt. Zion command ery of the Knights Templar held a very interesting session at the Ma sonic temple, conferring the Order i of the Temple on two candidates, the work opening at five o'clock and being participated in by a large number of the knights. Following the degree work a rest was enjoyed at 6:30 when the mem bers were invited to the dining room where a very appetizing banquet had been arranged and served by the committee in charge. After the banquet the work was resumed and the cbmmandery se lected the officers for the ensuing year, the following Demg named: Eminent Commander William F. Evers. Generalissimo Glenn Perry. Captain General Wm. J. Streight. Treasurer Philip Thierolf. Secretary John E.. Schutz. It was a late hour when the mem bers of the commandery completed their work and adjourned after an evening of the greatest interest and pleasure in the advancement cf the work of this splendid branch of the Masouic fraternity. PRESIDES AT STATE fiiEET OF CD. OF A. Mrs. P. J. Flynn of Plattsmouth is Chairman cf State Meeting In Omaha. rom Tuesday's failv The strife convention ot the Cath olic Daughters of America opens Its session today in Omaha and the meetings will be presided over by Mrs. P. J. Flynn of this city, in the bsence of Mrs. Arthur r . Aluwen. state regent- The contention will bring to the rnetronolis manv delegates from the different courts of this order thru out the state and there will be a erv larsre representation present at t.h sessions of the state meeting. Mrs. Flynn is state secretary and in the nhspTirfi of the regent, has Deen called upon to preside and in her frrariniis manner will acquit herself with the greatest credit in her posi tion. The delegates to the convention will be the guests of the Omaha court at the Omaha music concert this evening. Miss Marv McSwinney of Ireland, sister of the Irish agitator, will be nrpspnt at the meeting today ana will address the members of the con tention and tell of her experiences n the struggle for Irish freedom. TIME FOR REINSTATING INSURANCE NEARLY UP The time is growing short in which reinstatement of insurance may be effected by veterans suffering with service disabilities, and with a view of doing everything possible to acquaint those veterans with their rights in this respect, the Journal is pleased to give publicity to the fol lowing statement sent out by the U. S. Veterans Bureau, Omaha, to American Legion officials: "Particular stress should be plac ed on Sec. 304 of the World War Veterans Act of June, 1924, which provides that where the applicant is unable to comply with the health re quirements, insurance may be rein stated upon medical evidence satis factory to the director, showing the service origin of the disability or ag gravation thereof, and that appli cant is not totally and permanently disabled. "Sec. 304 provides further that reinstatement under this condition must be made prior to June 7, 1925, or within two years after the lapse or cancellation, and with the further limitation that no term insurance shall be reinstated after July 2nd, 1926." From the above information it will be seen that early action is necessary on the part of any who may have permitted their policies to lapse two years or more ago, if they are to get under the wire with its reinstatement Dy ine nnai aate oi June tin. RETURNS FROM WINTER SPENT IN THE SOOTH Robert L. Propst Who Has BBeen Wintering at Lake Worth, Fla. and Havanna, Returns. From Monday's Dally Robert L. Propst, who has been spending the winter at Lake Worth. Florida and Havanna, Cuba, has re turned to this city to remain here for" the summer looking after his af fairs in this locality and visiting with the children who are living in this portion of Nebraska. Mr. Propst returned Saturday and will be join ed here next week by his youngest daughter. Miss Roberta. who will spend the summer here also. Miss Mayola Propst, who is located at Ha vanna, will be in the states for a two months' vacation and is expect ed here later in the summer months. Mr. I'ropst states that he found many interesting sights in Havanna, one of the oldest cities in the west ern world, and which still bears the marks of the old time Spanish re gime that for hundreds of years held Cuba as a colony of the Spanish crown. One of the most interesting sights from a historical standpoint is Morro castle, that guards the en trance to Havanna harbor and in whose gloomy walls were staged many of the tragedies of the long Spanish rule of the island. From the castle clear through Havanna extends the Plaza, the main avenue of the city ami which makes a wonderful driveway. . In the newer sections of the city there are modern homes and busi ness houses made along the Ameri can lines of proper sanitary condi tions, but in the older sections of the city there still remain the old con ditions that have prevailed for hun dreds of years and which detract much from the beauty of the city. In the interior of the island the Royal palm grows wild and makes a very beautiful part of the scenery. There are also the large susar cane plantations anil banana and grape fruit orchards that form the more staple and profitable crops of the island. The country is slowly progressing and modern machinery and railroad equipment is being installed to han dle the business of the country by the progressive administration now in charge of the republic. GUESTS OF OMAHA LADIES Miss Margaret Hallahan, Miss May Murphy and Mrs. William Wcolcott were at Omaha today where they were guests at the good fellowship uinner of he Omaha Court of the Catholic Daughters of America. The ladies were also attending the con cert of John McCormick at the audi torium and remained over for the meeting of the C. D. of A. BISHOP SHAYLER AT ST. LUKE'S CHURGH SUNDAY Head of the Diocese of Nebraska Conducts Confirmation Service at Episcopal Church. From Monday's Daily Last evening at 8 o'clock the Rt. Rev. Ernest V. Shayler, bishop of Nebraska of the Episcopal church conducted the services at the St. Luke's church in this city, receiving into the church four new members. The bishop was assisted in the services by Father George D. Pierce, rector of the church, and the vested choir, that added a touch of beauty to the impressive scene as the members of the class were received into the body of the church. The bishop gave his charge to the members of the class and also preach ed a most pleasing sermon on the subject of Easter, taking the story of the resurrection of the Savior as the inspiration of the world in the prom ise of the redemption of mankind from sin and the final glory of the true believer in the life everlasting The church was very beautifully arranged for the services, the altear being banked with the Easter and calla lillies and illuminated by the glowing, candles made a scene of charm and impressive tribute of ador ation to the Savior of mankind, whose triumph over death is heralded in the message of the Easter day.' SPENDS SUNDAY HERE From Monday's Dany Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stoner, Paul Grassman, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marasek and Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Short were among the visitors in the city yester day where they were the guests of relatives for th day, all returning to Omaha last evening where Mr. and Mrs. Short will make prepara tions for removing to Sedalia, Mis souri, where Mr. Short is now in the employe of the Missouri Pacific and they will leave on the midnight train tonight for the Missouri city to make their future home. EASTER DINNER PARTY From Monday's Daily Yesterday Mrs. Homer McKay and daughter, Mrs. Minnie Pickard, en tertained a number of relatives and friends at their home on Granite street at a very pleasant mid-day Easter dinner that was most thor oughly enjoyed by all of the mem bers of the party. Among those who enjoyed the occasion were Mrs. Maude Bunch and daughter, Mis.s Hazel, of Omaha, Print Latham, Mrs. Joel M esse rsmi th, Mrs. Golda Gra ham and daughter. Catherine, of Lin coln, Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Rhin ;:nd Mr. and Mrs. George W. Goodman, of this city. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HOLD EASTER OB SERVANCE SUNDAY Large Representation of Mt. Zion Commandery Present at First Methodist Church. From Monday's Dally Yesterday the members of Mt. Zion commandery. Knights Temp lar, held their annual Easter obli gation at the First Methodist church where the morning service had been arranged in keeping with the great day of the Christian .world and to which there was a large congrega tion present to join in the observ ance. The commandery met at the Ma sonic temp.'e and, headed by Sir Knight Raymond P. Westover, com mander, marched to the church, presenting a most attractive sight with the dark uniforms, the white plumes of ihe hats of the knights and the glittering gold and silver of their ornaments. The procession was headed by the American flag and followed by the banner of the Christian cross for which the Temp lars have battled through hundreds of years, with the black and white orlfiamme of the local commandery. As the Templars entered the church the organ rang out with the notes of their hymn, "Onward Chris tian Soldiers," and after the seating of the knights the choir entered, singing the song of faith and Inspi ration. 1 The pastor, the Rev. Frank Em ory Pfoutz, a member of the Knights Templar, gave a most inspiring ser mon, "The Power of the Cross," tell ing in his eloquent way the strug gles of the Christian people thru the ages ard the conquering power of the faith of Christ in the world in the defense of whose cause the Knights Templar have had an im portant part. The choir of the church also gave a special anthem that was a very beautiful touch to the services of the day. At the Sunday school hour at the church there was a record attend ance of 330 present, which was the largest number ever reported at the church andthe building was filled to its capacity. SHOWING IMPROVEMENT From Tuesday's Daily George M. Hild. the Flint car dealer, who has been confined to his bed with bronchitis and flu for three and a half weeks is showing some improvement and hopes soon to be able to resume his former activities. Why Imitate Them? Of course, there are lots of people who don't have Safe De posit boxes. But why follow their example when you may be sorry for it? A box in our modern vault will cost you only 1.00 a year. We have one waiting for you now. When will you call for the key? The First nional 3ank THE BANK WHERE V?U FEEL AT HOMtj PLJVTTSMOUTH "The Bank Where WEEPIfIG WATER WOMAN SUFFERS A SEVERE INJURY Mrs. Charles Rohbins Very Badly Burned When Incubator Ex plodes Shed and House burn. From Monday's Dally A serious fire marred the Easter Sunday at Weeping Water, destroy ing the house occupied by Mrs. Charles Robbins and seriously if not fatally injured Mrs. Ribbins. I The cause of the fire was the ex- plosion of an incubator that w;'s in ' . . . J 1 1 1 . . V opermiun 111 mt: cniCKen nousc u me home, and the machine blew up just as Mrs. Robbins had opened the door of the chicken house. The unfortu nate woman was instantly in a Maze, 'oil flying on her clothing and burst- in iwio iiuiii n unci inv in v si . moments spread through the shed and had it a mass of roaring flames. Mrs. Robbins was deeply burned about the lower half of the body and the arms. The father of the unfortunate lady, who was visiting there, was also badly burned about the hands and arms as he attempted to extinguish the flames that were threatening the life of Mrs. Robbins. The flames from the shed soon spread to the house and that wai entirely consumed, destroying prac tically all of the household effects of the Robbins family. The burned woman was given first aid treatment at the home by Dr. Thomas and Dr. Kruse of Weep'ng Water and later was taken by auto to Lincoln where she was placed in the Esther hospital under the care of Dr. F. L. Wilmeth. Her burns were of a very serious nature and may prove fatal It was etated at the hos pital. The family was visited by another tragedy a short time ago when the husband and father was asphyxiated in an old well near Syracuse, Ne braska. Mrs. Robbins has an Infant daugh ter, two years of age who has been making her home with the parents of Mrs. . Robbins, who reside near Syracuse. ENJOYS BIRTHDAY PARTY From Monday's Daily Saturday afternoon the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. T. Arn, on Pearl street was the scene of a most pleas ant gathering of little folks to assist Misess Bernese and Marjorie Am In the celebration of their fourteenth and thirteenth birthday anniversary. The afternoon was spent in games of all kinds and several musical selec tions that assisted in making the day one of the rarest enjoyment for all of the members of the party. As the afternoon drew to a close the mem bers of the party wer invited to par take of a fine two course luncheon that had been prepared by Mrs. Arn and which served to complete a day of real enjoyment to all of the little folks. There were some twenty-two guests and among these Miss Marie Leach of Union who was a house guest at the Arn home. STRAYED FROM MY FARM One black horse, weight about 1,000 or 1,100 Ids., foretop clipped. Call phone 2305, Murray, and reverse call. Any information very thank fully received. A. D. RHODEN. A13-2sw Murray, Neb. JL "NEBRASKA You feel at Home!'