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ffefcra&a State Historl cil Society Plattemoutb 0 11 KSll mt if , i . v VOI. NO. XII PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1925. NO. 91 Catholic Daugh ters of America Enjoy Fine Time Class Received Into Membership of the Local Court Yesterday Banquet at the Perkins From ?.Ionlay's laily Yesterday vas a very notable oc casion in the annals of the Platts mouth court of the Catholic Daugh ters of America and made memorable by the initiation of a large class into the membership of this very active organization The ceremonies covered practically the entire day and it was an event of the greatest interest for every one of the members of the court. The day's ceremony opened by the court in its entirety attending the cele bration of high mass at the St. John's church. Monsignor Michael A. Shine, rector of the church celebrating the mass for the service. The members of the order were given the communion at this service. After the noon hour the ladies gathered at the Knights of Columbus hall where the formal initiatory work was carried out most impress ively by the local officers as well as Miss Veronica O'Connor, of Omaha, past grand regent of the. order, who conducted the initiatory services, while Mrs. P. J. Flynn, past regent of the local chapter, administered the secret work of the order. The class that was received into the council consisted of Mrs. F. I. Rhea. Mrs. Frank Mullen. Mrs. R. M. Werner, Miss Nellie Mullen. Miss Margaret Sitzman and Miss Elizabeth Sitzman. The interior of the lodge room was very handsomely arranged in the colors of the C. D. of A., purple and gold, which was festooned through out the hall and made a very at tractive and colorful setting for the impressive ceremonies that followed. After the work of the afternoon and the conferring of the degree work the members of the court en joyed a most pleasing and elaborately arranged banquet at the Hotel Per kins that was a fitting climax to the afternoon of great interest to all of, the membership. The decoration committee, com posed of Mesdames A. O. Bach. E. J. Rihey and Joe Libershal, had ar ranged the tables in the dining room of the hotel most attractively, the purple and gold chrysanthemums and the purple candies furnishing the color scheme of the occasion and potted plants banked at the south end of the dining room also added to the charm of the banquet. The menu of the banquet was one that tempted the most exacting epi cure and was prepared and served by the management of the hotel in their always pleasing manner. The menu was as follows: Fruit Cocktail Cream of Tomato Soup Olives - Nuts - Pickles Fried Chicken (liblet Gravy Marhed Potatoes Green Peas Banana Salad Parker House Rolls Conserve Tutti Frutti Ice Cream Sliced Cake Coffee The banquet was presided over by Mrs. P. J. Flynn in her usual grac ious and pleasant manner, her intro duction of the various numbers on the program being clever and witty. The program of the evening was opened by an artistically given piano number by Miss Irma Pittman that was a fitting prelude to the delight ful entertainment that was to follow. Monsignor M. A. Shine, one of the best known nriests of the church in, the state was called upon and gave ; very interesting address, covering! in his remarks the growth and de velopment of the church school, the necessity of the proper rearing of the children in the veneration of the church, the love of their country In order that they might become wor thy and patriotic members of the life of the nation. Miss Alice Wooster, one of Platts mouth's most accomplished music ians was on the program of the evening with a very pleasing piano number that was received with marked approval by the members of the party. Miss Katherine Ileaffey, of Nebras ka City gave a very beautiful vocai number that afforded this talented lady an opportunity of displaying her remarkable talent in vocal work. The ladies enjoyed another very pleasing address by Father W. L. D. Higgins of Manley, who in his clev erest vein, gave a few inspiring re- marks on' the line of the church " work as well as humorous and witty thrusts appropriate to the very en joyable occasion. The members of the banquet party were delighted with the offering of Miss Dorothy Gradoville, who gave a dramatic reading that was very appropriate to the occasion and re flected the greatest credit upon the young lady. Miss Veronica O'Connor, of Omaha, was called upon and gave in a short and concise manner some of. the I points of interest in the C. D. of A. that could well be followed by the new members who had just become a live and active part of the great fra ternity. Mrs. F. I. Rhea, one of the newly initiated candidates, gave her first impressions in a very clever mannei that was thoroughly enjoyed by all of the party. Miss May Murphy, newly elected regent of the Plattsmouth court, was called upon by the toastmistress and cleverly responded Nin her apprecia tion of the most happy event in the history of the court and its member ship. As the banquet was drawing to a close the members joined in the sing- ing of "The Star Spangled Banner" , Mt.Conahie post of the Grand Armyjimal was evidently a younj and following which the banquet wasjof the Repuolic voted to carry on the there may be others of the s '""uf " lu VIU e . ""''ipost here as long as it would be Pos - ana i ne iiieuim'i ui me juuj rnu- eu meir way- non.eare, . bp h t f th WQrk A number were here from out of;of h,s one ime extensive organiza the city to attend the occasion, they,,- t. ,.otaa f iUa nivU ,v.OT. ueing .wiss eromca i ionnor. past grand regent; Mrs. Margaret Burke, grand monitor; Mrs. Lansing, Mrs. I Charles Janda, Mrs. Mary Creamer, Miss Alice Straub, Miss Traynor, Miss Margaret Schlater. all of Omaha: Miss Janet Bajeck, of Lincoln, and Misses Esther, Ann and Katherine Ileafiey, of Nebraska City. W oman's Re lief Corps Holds Its Election i Splendid Meeting and a Fine Time Enjoyed by the G. A. K. Aux iliary at the Court House. From Monday's Daily The members of the Woman's Re lief Corps, the live and efficient aux iliary of the Grand Army of the Re public held their meeting Saturday afternoon at the rooms in the court and the occasion was very largely attended by the membership of the order. One of the chief matters of inter est was the election of officers and the fol'.owink were selected to head the post for the ensuing year: President Mrs. Elizabeth Forbes. Senior Vice-Commander Mrs. Mary Voodry. Junior Vice-Commander Mrs. Frances Purdy. Chaplain Mrs. Jennie Dodge. Treasurer Mrs. L. B. Egenberger. Secretary Mrs. Nannie Purkle. Conductress Mrs. Thomas Wiles. Guard Mrs. Elizabeth Streight. The ladies also elected as the del egate to the state encampment in the spring at Hasting, Mrs. Elizabeth Forbes and with Mrs. George Dodge as the alternate at the encampment. The ladies enjoyed the opportunity of having the members of the G. A. R. present at the meeting and to learn that the veterans had decided to con tinue their organization. At an appropriate hour the ladies of the W. R. C. served a dainty and delicious luncheon that was enjoyed by all of the members of the order as well as the Grand Army veterans that were in attendance at the meet ing. DEPART FOR NEW ENGLAND From Tuesday's Daily This afternoon Mr. and Mrs. James W. Burnie departed on No. 2 over the Burlington for Chicago from where they return to New England where they expect to make their home in the future. Mr. and Mrs. Burnie came to Plattsmouth fifteen years ago to make their home and have been very prominent in the social and business life of the com munity. Their departure leaves a great re gret among the many friends in this community who have grown to know Mr. and Mrs. Burnie, and in their new or rather their return to their old home in the east, they will carry the best wishes of the friends for years of prosperity and happiness amid the once familiar scenes of their youthful days. Miss Eleanor Burnie will remain here for sometime clear ing up her work in the office of the county register of deeds, and then will join her parents in the east and make her home on the east coast where the members of her family are located. DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN- Baseball players thought the guy who protected his fingers with a glove was a mollycoddle? A ride in an automobile was con sidered a death defying adventure and walking a pastime? Parents cautioned their children to be careful not to get hit by bicy cles? Tobacco juice was the favorite "t aid for cuts? People thought flies were harm less? More than one bath a week was considered dangerous to health? Night air was considered injur ious and Deonle were afraid to sleeD with windows o Jen? , Acc'denta were regarded as inci- dents regarded as inci Missing fingers were regarded as the badge o I In experienced work- the badge of an experienced work Advertise your wants in the JOUT- nal for results. Grand Army Decides to Keep Its Post Alive Surviving Members of the G. A. R. Here Vote to Continue Their Organization Saturday. From Monday's Daily The meeting here on Saturday af- the boys are very proud of the cap ternoon of the surviving members of I tare that they have made. The an- Republic voted to carry on the ,fc, f f th members of the any The decision of the old veterans is very pleasing to the citizens of the community, as it was generally re- v. t. v. t. 11 u i, m . j ii . i i i h a j -r a. j cuss the matter of dissolution of the post and as long as there are suffici ent of the veterans living it is hoped that they will continue their work and post so that the identity of the Civil war veterans who survive shall not be lost in the advancement of time. It will be but a short time at the best until the last of the veterans has gone on and their post should be kept intact as long as possible by the living members. The post also decided that they would eliminate a number of the of fices of the post, limiting the officers to the commander and adjutant. For the position of the commander of the post. Col. M. A. Bates was named, while as adjutant Thomas Wiles was selected. As the post was in session. E. II. Wescctt. representing the Chamber of Commerce called at the meeting and on behalf of the civic organiza tion presented them with a large, beautiful bouquet of chrysanthemums and carnations, giving a short and appropriate word of greeting to the old veterans. County Judge Dux- bury also gave a short address of appreciation to the members of the G. A. R. At the close of the session a very dainty and delicious luncheon was provided by the W. R. C. in honor of the old veterans and the occasion proved a real event in the history of the post and one that all of the members will long pleasantly re- member. RECEIVES STORE MANAGEMENT. From Monday's Dailv The many friends of Raymond H. Rebal of this city will be pleased to learn that Mr. Rebal has been made manager of the Piggly Wiggly store at 30th and Ames avenue in Omaha, and is now in charge of this branch of the well known chain store system. Mr. Rebal was for some five years an employe of the Journal, prior to go ing to Omaha two months ago, since which time he has been engaged in clerking in various stores of the Piggly Wiggly company and by his efforts and ability has been promoted to a store management in North Om aha. Mr. Rebal is a splendid young man and his ability and sterling qualities will make him a valuable man for the company that he is now engaged with, as he is a faithful and energetic worker in whatever line he may be engaged in. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL From Monday's Daily Miss Elsie Nelson, who has for the past three weeks been at the Metho dist hospital in Omaha taking a course of treatment, has so far re covered that she has been able to return home. It is needless to say that the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson and family, as well as the many friends are delighted to have her back home. Miss Nelson is now feeling so much improved that it is hoped that she has entirely recover ed from her sickness that has cover ed a period of several months and will in a short time be entirely over her indisposition and once more be able to resume her former activities. MARRIED AT ST. LUKE'S Saturday afternoon at the St. Luke's Episcopal church occurred the marriage of Guy Hemingway, former well known resident of this city and Mrs. M. June Rose, both of Omaha. The marriage was celebrated by Father George D. Pierce, but owing to the season-of Advent the ceremony vas not solomnized by the piiest. The marriage was witnessed by Mrs George D. Pierce and Miss Pauline Gradoville. The voung DeoDle. after the wedding returned to Omaha where! they will make their home in the future. VISITING SISTER HERE From Monday's Daily Mrs. Claus Sneek of this citv is enjoying a visit here with her brother, W. H. Russell of Dubois, ( daughter was born two weeks ago. "abo, who has come back to NebrThe family was accompanied by Mr asKa to vlsit with his brother, Lcw,1 w"u " uuw"a ",,u Rugsel, afc Qmaha whQ hag be'en at'assisted them in getting home safely. the hospital taking treatment for The family has now become firmly som time and also here with his settled in their new home and the formerly event is one that ,s very happy for assistant chief of the fire depart- .ment at Lincoln and is now con-! nected with the Oregon Short line' railroad at Dubois. SHOOTS MOUNTAIN LYNX From Monday's Daily Yeslerday afternoon while John Klimm and Len Austin were hunting on the old Ingwerson farm near Ne hawka, they found that they had caught in the traps that they had set for coyotes, a real mountain lynx or "bob cat" as it is popularly known. This specimen of the animal king dom that is common in the mountain and heavily wooded localities is one that is unusual in this section and S cat and there may be others of the same var- iety in the vicinity altho this is the first that has been seen here. The animal was thirty-eight inches in grown to such an extent th:it it has length and stood thirty-two inches ' be.-n most annoying to the residents high and weighed "9 pounds. iof the farming districts. As the lynx was in very poorj Yesterday morning Sheriff E. P. humor at being caught in the trap j Stow;: rt was alied to the vicinity cf it was necessary to kill it before it j Nehawka where several hunters fro?n eouldj be removed and the animal was Omaha tnd vicinity wrn- reported as taken to Omaha today by the hunters i being out shading on the farms where it will be mounted as a trophy Against tlu wishes of the owners of of the hunt. !th farm and generally causing a This animal is certainly a rarity great dral of annoyance, in Nebraska and particularly this. It was found that several auto part of the state and the two young i loads of htnit -r - h id been .shooting men that made tlie capture are verv j over the Omar S;-h!ichtemeicr and proud of the animal. City Enjoined on Assessment f V Jm Ida mace to the premises hut the visi- ior improvem tita,ir-3 f otr p- in ti. Pat ihsid resulted in sd much trouble and Two Actions Filed Yesterday After noon Covering Paving and Graveling Work Done From Tuesday's ;:iiiv The City of Plattsmouth. which j' lino iiict rDPDii fir r "r" nlitol t 1i o tIt ' of extending the program of the pav ram of the pav well as gravel- ,327' nr oads leading in- -00- . ing of the streets as ing a number of tne roads lending to the city, finds itself up against two injunctions or rather temporary re straining orders that holds in check the levying of the assessment of the amounts due for the work on certain of the properties and may result in the cost of the work being placed on the general taxpayers of the city. The application of Frank F. But- tery for a restraining order covered a part of the work in paving district No. 36. in the formation of which district the description and location of the lots owned by Mr. Buttery was omitted it is claimed. On the filing of the application for a temporary restraining order in the district court the same was granted as provided by law and the date of hearing set for Wednesday, December 23rd. The property in question is located on Elm street where the city recently placed concrete paving. The second injunction or tempor ary restraining order was granted on the application of Julius A. Pitz and others restraining the city from levy ing the assessment for the graveling of the road south of Chicago avenue, the plaintiffs alleging in their peti tions that the city had not graded, curbed and graveled the roadway that was made a part of district No. 40. This case will also he heard on De cember 23rd and the right of the city to levy the tax for the graveling de termined. In the meantime the mat ter will be left in the air until a court decision is available to deter mine whether the city is allowed to make the levy or not. CARS SMASH UP ON HIGHWAY From Monday's Daily Last evening a large old type Chevrolet touring car owned by a garage man at Avoca and a smaller Ford car, owned by Sarpy county parties, were very badly smashed up on the highway just north of the state highway leading into Murray. None of the parties in the cars were injured but a great deal of damage was done to the two cars and which were left near the scene of the acci dent while the parties were brought on into this city by passing autoists and from here made their way to their homes. MRS. SATTLER DOING NICELY From Tuesday's Daily Mrs. John P. Sattler, who has been at the hospital in Omaha for the past week recuperating from the effects of her recent operation, is re ported as showing a very pleasing progress in her caso and the brightest of hopes for her continued improve ment until she is entirely over the - effects of the operation and her long Period of poor health that made the operation necessary. RETURNS HOME From Tuesday's Dally Yesterday afternoon Mrs. George Conis and little daughter, Catherine, returned from Omaha where the little au 01 ine Iamiiy circie. . " " Business forms of all kinds printed at the Journal office. Hunters Stir Wrath of Farm ers at Nehawka Visitations cf the Hunters From Omaha Proves Very Annoying to the Residents. FniTi Monday's Daily The rapidly increasing custom of the residents of Omaha to hie them selves out to the "provinr cs" on Sun !' and enjoy the day in b:.r.ging away ft the v;.rioi-s varieties of i irnmo that rove over the fan is. r.as the Shrader farms, elh regarding the "no 'Minting" sians that were liber aliy hvspn'nkled over the premises ;d which had annoyed the farmers so that the law was called to the scene- of action in an r-r- -- i-:nd ,'vet th" matter st raightened out. Tin1 parly of hunters had done no !.;'ii3ge that the owners of the farm f 1 that they have the right to keep their farms c:lear of hunters and save thrri'elves the worry and annoyance i f hnvir.g 1o remain at hoiee all day o-mday to protect their domestic r.n- l' -iis r-11 1 1 Il;e chicki lis The men who were found on the ! fr.rni'1 hunting were Leon Ilusch and of Bellevue. John 15ar- exel street and S. I. Park-. 4Snr. Fouth 18th street, Oma ha, and who were ordered to leave the locality and see that the farmers (were left alone and their places not r'ided by the hunters as it v.-as very much objected to by the residents of that locality who have suffered so much i from the visitations of the hunters. This afternoon the parties who were complained of as having tresspassed on the land were given a hearing in the county court and a fine of $15 and costs assessed against each of them. Omar Schlichtemeier, Mont Shra der, William Lewis and Henry Kirschner. all of whom have suffered more or less from the visitations of the hunters, were here as interested spectators at the hearing. IS A REAL RAT CATCHER The piper of Hamlin, whose strains of music led all of the rats and the children as well, away was only one step in advance of one of our well known citizens if the in cidents that have been whispered in our ear are true in this case however, the activity of the Well Known Citizen was confined to the rat line. From the story that has been given out it seems that the Well Known Citizen was attending a place of entertainment where there were gathered a goodly number of the citizens and citizenesses as well and the, entertainment was at its height a rat of goodly size veered among the audiance and created more or less disturbance, finnaly in his wanderings discovered a lady that was wearing one of the old fashioned street sweeping skirts and beneath whose folds his ratship gathered. It is needless to say that the visitation of the rat created as much excitement as the discovery of a snake in Ireland and for a few moments the lady was about to pass in throught fright. Here is where the Well Known Citizen appeared, as he was sitting near the scene of active and in a few lightening like moves was in the thick of the affray and with movements of the hand that were quicker than the eye he had the rat and removed him from the shelter of the enfolding skirt and made short life of the rodent. The death of the rat reassured the members of the party, the lady that had been the object of the rat's attention was calmed and now the friends of the Well Known Citizen are urging that he be given a medal suitable for the occasion. LEAVES FOR CALIFORNIA From Tuesday's Daily Yesterday afternoon James Higley departed for California where he was called by the anouncement of the illness of his daughter, Mattie, form erly Mattie Higley of this city, who has been sick for some time past. Mr. Higley on receipt of the mes-: sage made arrangements at once to( leave for the west coaft and hopes i to reach the bedside of the daughter j in a few days and will remain there 1 until the daughter's, improvement! and in visiting with the relatives and friends. i Complete line of Christmas and Thanksgiving cards at the Bates Book and Stationery Store. MOVING TO FLORIDA J From Wednesday's Daiiv j Ed Wilcox and wife, two of the popular young married people of this city, are planning to leave in the next week for the sunny south land and will join the caravan j of dwellers from the north who are heading Florida way. The f;itlier (if Mrs WiWov R T. Jl'ropst, with several others of the j family have for the last few years imade their home in Florida and are 'much pleased with the country there, they being located at Lake Worth on the east coast. Mr. and .Mrs. Wilcox have been residing here since their marriage but have final ly yielded to the lure of the land of sunshine and will in a very short timo be journeying southward. The tire shop and garage that was formerly in charge of Mr. Wilcox will bo taken over by C. A. Mar shall, Jr.. who recently returned from Dayton. Ohio, and who will start in on the work of handling the garage work as soon as Mr. Wilcox completes his work of closing up his connection with the business. Royal Arch ?Jasons Holding Grand Chapter Fifty-Ninth Anual Convocation at Omaha Plattsmouth Has Prom Prominent Place on Program. From Wednesday's Daily The members of the Royal Arch Masons of Nebraska assembled this morning at the Masonic Temple. 10th and Douglas streets, Omaha for the fifty-ninth annual convoca tion of this .branch of Masonry. In the sessions of the grand chap ter Plattsmouth Masonry will have a prominent part in the program, the Nebraska Masonic quartet com posed of Frank A. Cloidt, Raymond C. Cook, L. O. Minor and 11. G. Mc- Clusky, with E. II. Wescott as ac companist, will furnish a part of the musical program for the services and also at the banquet. Judge James T. Begley. newly elected high priest of Nebraska Chapter No. 3 of this city will be one of the chief speakers at the banquet to be held this evening, his subject being, "Square Work." George N. Brown, grand high priest of Hastings will preside over the convocation and will also speak at the banquet of the order. Among the Plattsmouth members to attend the meeting at Omaha to day were: James M. Robertson, past grand high priest of Nebraska; Ray mond P. Westover, past high priest. Glen Perry, present high priest and James T. Begley, high priest-elect of Nebraska chapter, William F. Evers, secretary. William A. Robert son, past high priest, Frank A. Cloidt, R. C. Cook, L. O. Minor and H. G. McClusky. E. D. McCarthy and wife of Edge mont. South Dakota, who have been enjoying a visit in the east with their relatives and friends, espec ially in Indiana where they stopped at the old home of Mr. McCarthy, stopped off here to visit with L. L. McCarthy and family for a short time, departing this morning for their home. UseALL of our SEFyiCE Hmm 2$ V -lkZt 1 A Receipt for Every Christmas Expenditure! Pay by Check and the receipts will be furnished automatically. yoa'll have a permanent record of every purchase; you II save time, steps, and avoid the danger of loss. Open your Checking Account at this sound National Bank now! The First national bank THE BANK WHERE YOU FEEL AT HOMH PLATTSMOUTH jfnGinnflnisnnniconiEoni Supreme Court is Still of Same Mind About It Refuses to Change Interpretation cf Inheritance Tax Law as Asked by Vaiious Attorneys of State. From Tuesday's Dailv At its recent sitting the state , supreme court decided, without tak- ing the trouble to write out and Nil1 illl lipiIIIUM Ill'tilllSP ll'-V, question was involved, a case- fmni Johnson county that has direct bearing on the proper interpreta tion of the inheritance law. The case was brought to the sai preme court by Lewi C. We st wood county attorney, in a suit brought ! against the estate of William Knee- land. Mr. West wood was support ed in his interpretation by a num ber of county attorneys, who think that the court, in a previom opin ion, erred in holding that a widow receives persona! property from her her husband's intestate estate clear and free of all inheritance tax re gardless of the value of the prop erty. The contention of Mr. West wood is that this decision of the court re lieves from inheritance taxation many thousands of dollars from tb- wealthier estates of the state. The decision was by a divided court a number of years ago. It was to the effect that the wife is the silent partner of her husband in the ac cumulation of his personalty, and that, therefore, she should not have to pay the state a fee to receive it. That this is not true, lie said, is shown by the fact that at any time the husband can dispose of the per sonalty without asking the consent of signature of his wife. It was conceeded by Mr. West wood that as to a man's real estate his wife has a vested interest in e-ac-b separate, individual piece, and if requires her signature or the defin ite act to pass the full title. With respect to his personal property .he could give that away ten minutes before he is struck by a train and killed, and yet only fraud would set aside such gift. The court, at his death, takes possession of his personalty; his widow has no right to until thru the due process of ad ministration, she gets it. Hence all above $10,000 should pay 1 per cent tax. STEVE BIDDICK TO LINCOLN From Tuilay'g i-aiir This afternoon Sheriff E. P. Stew art departed for Lincoln, taking with him Steve Biddick. who was charged and found guilty by a jury of the charge of having set fire to a build ing in the Burlington Fhops on the night of October ISth. 1924. The jury found Mr. Biddick guilty but recommended that he be given a light sentence and he was accordingly or dered imprisoned for from one to three years in the state penitentiary. He has already spent a year here in the county jail and will serve the re mainder of his time in Lincoln until the sentence is served out and he is once more restored to liberty. The newest and niftiest Christmas cards ever shown have just arrived at Bates Book and Stationery Store. NEBRASKA