cal Society 30 VOL. NO. XII PLATTSMOITTH. NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1925. NO. 29 DISTRICT LEGION CONVENTION TO BE INVITED HERE Hugh J. Kearns Post of This City to Extend Invitation For Dis trict Meeting in 1926. From Wednesday's Daily At the meet ins of the first dis trict American Legion posts to be held at Palis City on Thursday, May ill, Hugh J. Kearns Post No. 55 of this city will extend to the delegates and the members from over this sec tion of Nebraska an invitation to meet here for the next convention in May, 1926. The district meetings have been held at Auburn in 192 4 and at Falls City this year and for the third ses sion of the first district members of the world war organization it is hoped that they will make Platts- mouth the convention city. While the convention is not as ex tensive as the state meeting of the Legion, it brings from 600 to 1,000 of the Legionnaires to the conven tion city and makes an occasion of the greatest interest. This city is splendidly situated for the convention as it is on one of the main highways of the state which will be graveled from the Kansas line north by the time of the convention rnd will make it easy for travel for the members desiring to come by auto. It is within easy distance for the Lancaster, Otoe, Nemaha and Johnson county delegations and with the highway facilities can eas ily be reached from the extreme southern counties. There are also the main lines of the Burlington from the south and the west and the main line of the Missouri Pacific from Falls City to Omaha which will trive the delegates ample train ser vice in going and coming from the city. The convention is for one day only and the night as well, as the fun and frolic of the convention occurs after the adjournment of the rfter noon session when the social features are staged for the entertainment -fif the visitors and the home legion In the movement to bring the dis- j trict meeting here the local Cham ber of Commerce and the Ad Club as well as other civic organizations are getting back of the plan of the Le-1 gion and will see that they all do their part in helding land the con vention and in case of its coming to assist in the success of the meeting, j Should the district convention de-' cide upon Plattsmouth as the next meeting place they can be assured of a royal welcome and one that they will long remember as the local post win plan a series or entertain-! ing teatures tnat wm give all of the visiters a real treat. DISPUTE OVER TEREASHTNG From Wednesday's Daily The case of the Greyhound Threshing Co. vs. W. F tv 1 eber covering the amount claimed good aBt COUntry team. Plattsmouth Claude Shoemaker departed for the to be due the Plaintiff company for , js beginnin& to nit a good stride and golden west with Los Angeles as their threshing twelve bushel of clover ( wkh tfae excellent pitching staff of i ultimate destination. They are mak -seed for the defendant. 1 Swanson and McCarty, should be able ! ing the trip via auto and have every- lne plainiiu company saea lor iu. to members of their own co-operative company for threshing and on jobs for persons not members of the com pany a fee of $5 for the threshing. The defendant with Chris Tschir ren, who was a member of the com pany, had arranged for the threshing of the clover seed last year and on the completion of the work a charge - - , . of $5 had been made per bushel on me iidn ui iuC u . u.uj, n;. j Warga. This was objected to by the ueieuuam uu w as iiuub iu 1J the price of ?3.50 as charged Mr Tschirren for his share, but which was not acceptable to the company owning the threshing outfit and comprising a number of leading farmers near this city. After hearing the evidence in the case Justice Weber found for tte defendant and the amount tendered by the defendant as payment was ac cepted by the court as a just price for the threshing. Attorney C. E. Martin appeared for the plaintiff and V. A. Robertson for the defendant Warga. HEAVY RAIN SOUTH From "Wednesday's Daily The rain that fell here early this morning was evidently the northern end of a very extensive storm that visited the southern portion of Cass ; county. Travelers on the highway from the south report a two inch rain in Union and vicinity and which extended to the west for veral miles. In this city the rainfall was light but has had a most beneficial effect on the vegetation and farm crops. The rain was not heavy enough to interfere with travel and the cars were coming through over the high way this morning as usual without any difficulty. Mrs. C. P. Sydebotham and daugh ter. Mrs. John R. Stinc . departed this morning iui . uiiittua iiKi d uc; spent the day visiting with relatives and friends and to attend the birth day observance of Mrs. Sydebotham. uw """" VvT V. " this section of the state, price of So per bushel for the thresh-1 d h, , and fi W1 mg, stating in their case that the i , .-th 0.DonneIl , New comoany iiua uiitue a Dnre in ..u.' MAZING GOOD PROGRESS From Monday's Daily Friends who visited Clarence Beal at the Methodist hospital in Omaha yesterday found him looking fine and feeling greatly improved. The physi cians have traced down the under lying causes of his illness and are eradicating them as rapidly as pos sible. This week it is planned to remove his tonsils, which is about the last step in -the elimination process, and then after a period spent in building up his vitality he will be able to return home again and re sume his duties as Clerk of the Dis trict Court. Clarence has had a long siege of it in the hospital, having been there for more than five weeks now. LOCAL PLAYERS PLAYERS GRAB OFF TVIN BILL Representing Cedar Creek, Locals De feat Louisville and Nehawka by Large Scores. From Monday's Daily Yesterday afternoon the baseball artists of this city hastened out to tne neighboring city of Cedar Creek where they represented that place on th baseball diamond and for two overwhelming victories over Louis ville and Nehawka. In the opening game with Louis ville, the Plattsmouth players were at their best, and the result at the close of the game was 10 to 1 in favor of Cedar Creek, the lone tally of Louisville represented the home run that was secured Dy George Reichert, the fast third sacker of the quarrymen. Swanson was on the mound for Cedar Creek and was able to hold his opponents to seven scat tered hits during the day, none of which proved at all dangerous aside from the four ply clout of Reichert. The gilt edge work of the pitcher was backed by fast fielding and excellent stick work that brought victory to the Cedar Creekers. For Louisville Rudy Meisinger made the start against the foe, but was later with drawn when the barrage of bits was laid down by the local batters, Hart taan, promising high school hurler. was then sent on the hill for Louis ville and pitched a very good game altho he was nicked for several hits ; in the course of the last innings. The Plattsmouth stickers enjoyed a field day at bat as they gathered in four teen hits, McCarty securing four out . of five trips to the plate. ! The second game was a five Inning battle that was staged with Nehawka ; land resulted in Cedar Creek rectiv-' jing 3 and Nehawka 1. The pitching j for the Ceaar CreeK team was in tne'tn the final reports of the 1925 corn hands of Joe McCarty and whom the I southern Cass county players could , touch, for only four hits. Carper, the ! hurler of Nehawka was more gener- ous and allowed Plattsmouth seven hits. The Plattsmouth team expects to have the Louisville team here on next I 11U T V. I W V ilia Vine: n t nr,v f tbo t of ! They have . g organiza- man, Grad- r-Tlo onr? PornlH in tho Infiolrl nnrl I ,T x-, TiT . i,' lUdMJ 11 . ytciojn cl.ll Ll duuuauu 1 11 L U G i outfield have a strong aggregation to go against. RE-DECORATES CAFE From Monday's Daily Harrv L. Kruger and hi3 force of eXpert workmen have just completed the wont or re-aecorating tne mie- rior of the Breck cafe which makea f a Verv brignt ana attractive Place to the eye. Mr. Kruger has re-paint- ed and papered the dining room in the finest manner ana manes it one i of the most attractive places in the city and one that will be most pleas ing to the patrons of this popular restaurant. The room has been fin ished in a note of blue that is rest ful to the eye and sets off in fine shape the attractiveness of the din ing room. With the usual skill of Mr. Kruger it has been made a very thorough and complete Job of re decorating. HAS PRIZE WINNING STORY The Kansas City, Missouri, public schools have been holding in the var ious departments of the schools for the best story prepared by the stu dents of the schools, which has been awarded tQ Myro Bert Dutton. grandson of Mrs. S. E. McElwain, of this city and a nephew of Bert Mc Elwain. The story of Mr. Dutton was en titled, "Dripping Water" and re ceived the gold medal offered by the board of education in a field of a large number of offerings by the stu dents. The friends here, where the young man Is well known, are pleased to learn of his success and await fur ther work in the literary field from his pen as he has shown a great apt- thsUne rfWrk JlilieOTinr year west im tie Jtaff- nal for results. CORN PLANTING IS 2 WEEKS AHEAD OF NORMAL HERE Start of Season Points to Good Year for Crop ; Large Yield Will Be a Big Help. From Tuesday's Dally Corn planting is two weeks ahead of normal in the Nebraska territory. Regardless of the last few days of cold weather, farmers have gone right on planting corn. There is an old saying that it is time to plant corn when the oak leaves are as large I as a squirrel's ear. It this sign hold? I good this season, corn planting time has long past. The advantages of an early season have always been wel come in the corn belt. A season such as Nebraska has had tnis spring is advantageous in many ways. It has permitted the farmer to get his early seeding done and out of the way be fore time to do plowing for corn. It has warmed up the soil so that corn planted will not be held back by cold wet conditions. This should be a corn year for the corn belt. The Nebraska Farmer editorially says:" "The main object of cultivation is to kill weeds, and not, as was for merly thought, to provide a dust mulch or conserve moisture. There are no hard and fast rules for culti vation of corn, according to Professor Kiesselbach of the Nebraska station. He is of the opinion, however, that three cultivations are desirable under any conditions. Additional cultiva tions will depend upon the presence of weeds or upon the compactness of the surface soil. Where heavy rains have left the surface hard or baked cultivation will no doubt make the soil more receptive of later moisture that may fall. "At the Illinois station experi ments have indicated that the need for cultivation of corn Is no greater in dry years than in wet ones, or possibly not as great, unless it be on heavy soils which check badly. In the latter instance, cultivation may be necessary to fill up these cracks and retard the loss of moisture from the subsoil. It is further suggested by the Illinois station that shallow cultiva tion is preferable to deep, to con trol weed growth. This conforms to the views of Professor Kiesselbach who recommends cultivation close to the corn when it is small and shallow cultivation at some distance from the plants as they become larger." Many acres of land which have been seeded to alfalfa during the past are being plowed up and planted to corn this year. The alfalfa winter killed this year more than it has for several years. This alfalfa land will make splendid corn land, Feeders are just "sitting tight" im - vield are estimated. A large corn crop wm WOrk wonders in bringing back tne BO-called era of prosperity. . ,. . DEPARTS FOR CALIFORNIA From Tuesday s Daily This morning Mr. and Mrs. Frank ,11 Tliinhflr rind daughter. .Tnnp ivnd thins- nrrane-ert tn snPiiii the time very pleasantly along the road to the west in visiting the many points of interest. They will stop enroute at TlPDVPr U-hprp thpv U-ill KnPTld n short ; oit. r tto a., LUC Ul a. OlLLl jl iuil Dunbar and from there will motor on through Utah and Nevada to the southern California city. It Is their present plan to make their home in Los Angeles but they will make more definite arrangements when they 1 reach the coast. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs Dunbar and Mr. Shoemaker regret very much to see them leave the city as they have made their home here for m-Pat mnnv vpora a-nrf hnxro n nost of friends all over the city that learn of their departure with feelings Df sorrow. In their new home they take the best wishes of the friends for their future welfare and hap piness. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTS From Monday's Daily The Plattsmouth board of educa tion has re-organized for the present year with the selection of Searl S. Davis as president, Mrs. William A. Robertson, vice president, and Frank A. Cloidt, secretary. The board has completed the work of the elec tion of the teachers for the ensuing year and feel that they are all set for the next year, provided of course that the force of teachers is not in vaded by the hosts of Cupid and the teachers decide that the training of one pupil is better than a whole class. SLUGGERS WIN BATTLE Yesterday afternoon the Bohemian Sluggers, composed of a number of the young baseball players of the west portion of the city, played their first game of the season when they took on the Hackenberg nine, com posed of a number of the young shop employes. The result of the game was that the sluggers won by the score of 29 to 9. Louis Wooster was the hurler for the Hackenberg team and was hit very heavily by the westsiders at all stages of the game.. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL From Monday's Daily This morning, the Rev. Frank Emory Pfoutz motored to Omaha where he will spend a few hours and on his return will be accompanied by his daughter, Miss Irene, who has just recovered from her recent op eration for appendicitis, and will be permitted to leave the Methodist hospital today. The many friend6 of this charming little lady are pleased to note that she is doing so nicely and trust that in the next few days she may be entirely recovered from the effects of her sickness and operation. CITY LOSES CASE FOR THE BROKEN ELECTROLIER County Judge Duxbury Finds for Ray Dowd in Case Brought to Col lect Price of Post. From Tuesday's Daily The greater part of the time of the county court yesterday was occupied in hearing the case wherein the City of Plattsmouth was the plaintiff and Ray Dowd was the deiendant, charg ing Mr. Dowd with carelessness in parking his car that resulted in the breaking of one of the electrolier posts on Main street and tor which the city sought to recover damages. The offense charged occurred a year ago last November when the defendant, Dowd, had parked his car in front of the office of Dr. T. P. Livingston, for a few moments while he had gone in to secure some medi cine. During his absence, a matter of a very few moments the car in some wTay got away or was turned loose and proceeded to start out on a journey of its own. The car, a very large and heavy one had moved down the hill a short distance until gain ing considerable headway and had then crossed the Main street park ing and eventually landed up against the electrolier post at 6th and Main street, breaking the post and the lamp globe. The city contended that if the car had been properly parked and the breaks set that th could not have got away and did the damage and that the owner of the car should be responsible for this damage. The defence was that the car had been parked with the front wheels against the curb and in a position where they could not get loose unless someone had set the car loose. There was some conflict in the tes timony as to the circumstances fol lowing the wrecking of the post, the defence stating that William Hinrich- sen, then assistant chief oi police. had taken the defendant to the coun ty jail where C. D. Quinton, then sheriff had been aroused from his slumbers a3 it was late at night, and he had told the police that it would be all right to let the defendant go on home. This was the testimony given by the defendant Dowd. and which was borne out by the testi mony of Mr. Quinton as to the main facts as he had told the police that Dowd lived here and was not likely to run away from the charge that might be filed against him. The facts as to calling on the sheriff for advice In the matter had been denied ty Mr. Hinrichsen. After the evidence had been sub mitted and the arguments or L-iiy Attorney Dwyer and Charles Martin, attorney for tne aeiense nau been made. Judge Duxbury rendered his decision finding for the defendant and against the city. GIVE SHOWER FOR COMING JUNE BRIDE Miss Frances Fields and Miss Isabel Hartley Entertain in Honor of Miss Dorothea Pond. From Tuesday's Dally Last evening Miss Frances Fields and Miss Isabel Hartley were host esses at a very pleasant miscellane ous shower in honor of Miss Doro thea Pond, whose marriage is to take place at Boston in June. The shower was held at the beau tiful Rawls home on Pearl street and the occasion was a real surprise on the guest of honor who was not suspecting the pleasant event that had been planned in her honor. The time was spent in cross-word puzzles for some time and then the bride-to-be was handed a card dl - recting her to visit a certain place In the house and there she discover ed another card directing her and after a journey over the house and lawn the treasury of beautiful and appropriate gifts was revealed. Miss Pond received many very handsome remembrances from the host of friends that she has made in her work here in the city schools. Dainty refreshments at an appro priate hour completed the evening of most thorough enjoyment for all of the members of the party who de parted extending their well wishes to the bride-to-be. Shone xjfi the newt! GIVE SHOWER FOR AN EARLY JUNE BRIDE Mrs. Will Heinrich and Mrs. E. Wescott Entertain For Bride-to-be Saturday Evening. H. From Monday's Daily The charming home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Heinrich on West Main street was the scene of a very pleas ant miscellaneous shower on Satur day evening, given by Mrs. Heinrich and Mrs. E. H. Wescott, in honor of Miss Gladvs Lush. Miss Lash, who is one of the pop ular teachers in the city schools, is to be married early in June follow ing the close of school, at her home in Auburn to Mr. G. E. Brubacher of this city. For the pleasant occasion of the shower the home was most taste fully arranged in spring flowers of the season that lent charm to the settings of the jolly party of ladies. The evening was spent in prepar ing quilt blocks for the bride and as well in a guessing contest in which Miss Amelia Martens was the winner of the first prize. In honor of the approaching hap py event the bride-to-be received a large number of very beautiful and attractive gifts that will be long treasured as remembrances from her many friends here where she is to make her home in the future. At a suitable hour dainty refresh ments were served, the shower being very cleverly carried out in the tiny Japanese parasols that bore the names of the prospective bride and groom. WRECKED CAR HERE From Tuesday's Dally The remains of the Chevrolet tour ing car cf John Fyfe's was brought in last evening from Omaha where it had been at the Davenport garage f!nce the wreck of Friday evening when the car ran into a street car on Railroad avenue near Poik street. The wrecked car drew a large number to the garage of John B. Livingston where it is being scrap ped and is a complete wreck in every way. It is hoped from the spare parts and accessories to realize a small sum that will help the owner of the car in the loss that he has sustained as the insurance on the in surance on the car did not cover a wreck such as was experienced Fri day. Both Mr. Fyfe and his companion, Ray Kriskey, are recovering frorn the effects of the accident but are still bearing the evidence of the ter rible experience that they have teen through. The right hand of Mr. Fyfe was badly cut and he may suffer the loss of the use of this hand. PLEASANT DINNER PARTY From Monday's Daily The home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Richey was the scene of a most pleasant 6 o'clock dinner party Sat urday evening. The event was giv en by Mrs. Richey in honor of Mrs. Frank H. Dunbar, soon to leave the city to make her home In the we6t. The beauty of the spacious rooms was enhanced by the spring flowers whose beauty added to the table set tings for the dinner. The tables were arranged with the white can dles and the white flowers that add ed a pleasing touch to the general decorative plan of the dinner. Very attractive place cards were also used in the decorations. Following the four-course dinner the members of the party enjoyed bridge for several hours, the prize for the most skilful player being awarded to Miss Minnie Guthmann, while the guest prize was awarded to Mrs. Dunbar. The dinner was one of a series of farewells being given by the friends of Mrs. Dunbar and was one of the most pleasant social events of the past week in this city, being ar ranged and carried out with the hospitality that characterizes the Richey home. NAMED GOVENOR'S AIDE Col. William S. Mapes, well known in Nebraska City and for years promi nent in military affairs here, who has recently been in charge of colored troops in the Seventh Infantry at Fort Logan, near Denver, Colo., has been temporarily relieved to accept the position of military aide-de-camp to the governor of Colorado, accord ing to A. B.- Wilson, who visited with the officer in Denver last week. A t tHo nrocont timo CTnl AT TfQ in , convaiescing from a recent major operation at the Fitzsimmons hos pital, in Denver, but Mr. Wilson talk ed with him for an hour. Colonel Mapes now has one of the largest and most valuable collections of fire arms and small implements of war in the world. It is valued at about $30,000. His son, Paul, born in Nebraska City, is also following a militry career and is now a captain in the regular army, stationed at San Antonio, Tex. Nebraska City News. Mrs. Martha Peterson departed this morning for Omaha where she will attend the meeting of the grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. . SECURES NEW AGENCY From Monday's Daily John Frady of this city has se cured the agency for this section of Cass count; for the Hudson and Es sex automobiles, two of the well known makes of cars which have been without representation here for some time. Mr. Frady will start in at once on the new agency and has already received a number of the Es sex cars for demonstration and show ing and will have in a short time several of the latest and best models of the popular Hudson car for show ing. Mr. Frady is a rustler and a very efficient automobile man and should met-t with a great deal of success in disposing of his new line of cars. MOTHER'S DAY OBSERVANCES IN THIS CITY Churches All Pay Honor to the Mem ory of Mothers, Living and Dead, in Special Services. From Monday's Daily Yesterday the churches of the city conducted special services in memory of Mother's day that most beautifully carried out, in sermon and song, the message of the day. The Y. M. B. C. of the First Methodist church carried out a very beautiful and impressive service at their room.; early Sunday morning. There was yirayer by the pastor. Rev. P"rank Emery Pfoutz, while Mrs. E. H. Wescoti; gave a very beautiful tribute in song to the memory of mother. Attorney William A. Robert son was called upon for a few re marks and gave a very interesting talk on the mothers of history, which was much enjoyed by all of the class. The silent tribute to mother was also given by tie class, each member de positing in a vase a petal in memory of their mother. At the morning services at the Methodist hurch the Mother's day sentiment was carried out in the musical program and also In the strong and forceful sermon given by Rev. Pfoutz, in which he told the story of the law of the mother in the life of the world. The First Presbyterian church held a very pleasing observance of the day, with a strong sermon on "A Mother's Comfort" at the morning service. At the Bervice there was a musical program given by the choir that was appropriate to the spirit of the day. Tne Christian Endeavor al so held observance at the evening hour and each member was present with their mother to enjoy the day. The First Christian church held one of the iaost extensive observances in the city at the morning worship hour. The sermon, by Rev. Walter R. Robb, was on "Christian Mother's In America's Homes, Our Greatest Need." There was a very fine musical program given by the choir of the church that carried out the message of the day. Outside of the church services there were many home gatherings held by the mothers and children and also in the gifts of rememberance to the mothers of the community. FOR SALE OR RENT Five room house for sale or rent. Herman Hough, Plattsmouth. ml4-2tw lliddca Fjonoy is Dangerous onoy! When you hide money about the house or carry large sums on your person, you risk more than the money you risk your very life. It is no uncommon thing to read of people assaulted or slain for their money. This sound bank will guard your money, and will pay you liberal interest as well something that no wallet, money belt or home hiding place will dc. The Fib&t N&tiqnax Bank THE BAMK WHERE YOU PLATTSHOTTH J ? "The Bank Where PLATTSMOUTH DRAMATIC CLUB OFFERS COMEDY "Always In Trouble" Presented By Local Organization at T. J. Sokol Hall Saturday. From Monday's Daily The Plattsmouth Dramatic club, which in the past few weeks has been presenting ila very clever com edy, "Always in Trouble," at sev eral places in the county, Saturday evening brought its interesting dra matic offering to this city for the tntertainmcnt of the home folks. The play was presented at the T. J. Sokol hall on West Pearl street, where the ample stage and audito rium made a very pleasant place for the rendition of the eide-splitting farce. The play is one that is for laughing purposes only and in the hands of an exceptionally clever cast was more than pleasing to the larg number that was In attendance. The Plattsmouth Dramatic club is composed of Edward Gradovllla, Stfiss Laura Lea cock. Miss Freda Klinger, Roy Olson, William and Ed ward Matschullat, Elmer Johnson, Paul Vandervoort, Arthur Copen haver and Mrs. Tessie Copenhaver. This clever cast gave their patrons a rare treat in the evening of fun and entertainment and are to be con gratulated on their offering. Following the play there was a Fe cial dance given, the Peter Grado ville orchestra furnishing a snappy program of the late dance numbers that added to the enjoyment of the members of the large dancing party. This play has been presented at Weeping Water, Union, Nehawka, Murray, Louisville and Pacific Junc tion by the club before being offered here and at each of these places has secured a fine patronage. BOY SCOUT LEADER HERE From Tuesday's Dally Yesterday O. J. Williams, field scout executive, representing the activities of the MIsourl Pacific rail road. In the extension of the Boy Scout work, was in the city. Mr. Williams has been named as the rep resentative of the railroad in the field through which their lines operate and he has stimulated a great deal of Interest in the work. Mr. Williams was well pleased with the scout work here and took the opportunity of looking over the local troops during his stay here. President Baldwin of the Missouri Pacific is a great believer in the Boy Scout movement as encouraging bet ter citizenship and accordingly has arranged to have the railroad take an active part in the development of the movement In all sections where the Missouri Pacific has linea. SUFFERS SPRAINED ANKLE From Monday's Daily Ed Dragoo, one of the employes of the Burlington planing mill, is spending his enforced vacation with a sprained ankle which he sustained while playing in one of the Burling ton shop league games last week. Ed has turned his ankle and it is prov ing very painful and makea getting around a very difficult task. CU AT H.;Mii IFBSSPUXA Yon eel at UameV 13