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cr! Zee'- I VOL. NO. XIH PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1926. NO. 14 Golden Wed ding of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Young Observance of the Anniversary as Well as Birthday of Mr. Young at Country Home. From Tuesday's Iaily The smiling skies and soft and pleasant spring day yesterday was an ideal setting for the happy anni versary that was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Young, south of this city when this estimable couple observed their golden wed ding anniversary as well as the pass ing of the seventy-fifth birthday of Mr. Young. The invitations to the anniversary had been sent to a large number of the older friends and a general invitation to all of the friends of many years standing to join in the observance of the double event and from early in the afternoon yester day cars were coming and going to the pleasant Young homestead carry ing the friends with their messages of love and respect for these two splendid old residents who have lived their lives here in this community. The surroundings of the anniver sary were ones that silently remind ed the honor guests of tlie years of happiness and joy, as well as the shadows of trouble that come into the story of life. The farm where the anniversary was held is that where seventy years ago the parents of Mr. Young settled in Cass county and at the old home now there is a few of the logs that once formed the family homestead still to be seen. 1 altho the sun and snow of many 3'ears have come and gone since the pioneer parents had gone to their rest. William Young, father of David , A. Young homesteaded the land ' where the golden wedding was oh- j served, in the year 1855. and since! that time the members of the Young j family have resided there, develop- ( ine the farm into one of the at tractive places of that portion or the and Grant and Perry Mann of Moore county, while not far away on the bead. smiling hillside rest those who have. The golden wedding was opened by gone on before, when they Save com- lhe famiiy reunion and dinner serv pleted their work and gone to the ed at tne noon hour at the home and last home. . I which was confined to the members The story of the life of Mr and of the famny circle, many tender Mrs. David A. Young is a chapter an(j pleasant memories being aroused out of the history of Nebraska asd hy the sentiment that prevailed at Cass county and that their part in tnis part of tne days proffram. One the community life has not been un- of tne features of the family dinner appreciated was shown by the great a3 weu as in tfie main observance number of friends who gathered at ln tne afternoon was a large beauti the home yesterday afternoon. David f uj wedding cake that was designed Andrew Young was born March 22, aEd ma(ie by Mrs. Ona Lawton, 1S51. near the pioneer town of Glen- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Young, wood, Iowa, while Anna A. Mann was Tne cake was a three tier cake with born in Decatur county. Iowa. Sept- snow-white frosting and trimmed in ember 3. 1S58. The Young family gold, making a very pretty picture crossed the Missouri river into th that was tne object of the greatest territory of Nebraska in March of admiration. At the noon hour also IS 55, settling west of the then thriv- Mrs E Q Lyman gave a poem dedi ing settlement of Rock Bluffs. At cated by the parents that was a very that time the settlements were large- touching and beautiful tribute to the ly limited to a few of the farmers mother and father. The members of located along the north branch of tne f amily who participated in the Rock creek and a small settlement j dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Albert farther wet at Eight Mile Grove. Young. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Young, Selecting a farm on the border of this . jIrs E Q. Lyman and daughter, settled section William Young erect-' Aurora. Mrs Ona Lawton and son, ed a log homestead and here David Lyle, Mr. and Mrs. Guy C. White, grew to manhood, being but child Mrs Clark Williver, Mr. and Mrs. of five years when he was brought : will Williver, Grant Mann. Mrs. to this section. Farming and assist- to tnis se,ciion. rarnimt; ami aBOi:'1 j ing his father David Young grewj to manhood in this community and , bore his share of the privations and' suffering that was the part of 'he first settlers. It was in the year lSGo . that Thomas Mann and fami.y came from the old home in Decatur county Towa. to Rock Bluffs and settled there to make their home, bringing j with them their little daughter, fDUd- CUim "l UL BC1" ln the pleasant old river town thej young Kir grew to womanhood and , ntM- iu lu jcis uCI blossomed into the full flush of womanhood she met the young farm er boy from the vicinity of Rock creek that was destined to play a great part in her life. The acquaint ance of Anna Mann and David Young i grew into a deeper, richer friend ship and love and on March 22, 1S76, these young people were join ed in the bonds of wedlock at Platts mouth by William II. Newell, then the county judge of Cass county. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Young located on the farm and have snent the greater nart of their life ''there, residing continuously there ' pecially touching to all of the mem until 1903 when they moved to Knox bers of the party. county to reside for three years and ' In the evening portion of the pro then back to the old farm in 190G,gram Judge Allen J. Beeson made then removing to Murray in 1915 and a short address paying tribute to the living there for three years, but the ' aged couple and also presenting on lure of the pleasant old home again , behalf of the guests a purse of called them back and to the home fireside they returned again. The parents of Mrs. Young re moved after her marriage to Monona county, Iowa, where they located ; Mother" which was particularly dedi and where they lived to a ripe old cated to Mrs. Young the lovable age, passing away a number of . guest of honor. years ago. The Parents of Mr. Young! Tne gifts to Mr and Mrs. young lived on the old homestead until were beautiful and included orange d?aDd ?owrest in sight blossoms and roses from California. Ul l"c U1U uuu 1U l"eir areamiess sleep. TV. 14 - J vo. v Z, ?"u ur5' ,OUDg efD lGSSud Wlth 8even .m' Yhm T? Elm liTins' one dauehter. T.ncv ia-rinr Koon viiio .v .w luirij-mree years ago in an acci- dent. The living children are Dallas Young of Beach North Dakota, Mrs. E. O. Lyman, Vail. South Dakota, Mrs. Ona Lawton, Plattsmouth, Albeit A. Young, Murray, William Rex Young of Plattsmouth and Mrs. Clara Lee White, who resides at the old home. Mr. Young is the last of a fam ily of five children, all having pro ceeded him in death while Mrs. Young has four sisters and two brothers to share the happy returns of the anniversary with her, they being Mrs. J. Q. ConnaTiy, who re sides in Oregon, Mrs. James Elling ton. Douglas. X. D.. Mrs. Clark Williver of Lexington, Nebraska, Mrs. r r- L MR. AND MRS. William Williver of Moorenead. Iowa Alice white and Miss Lillian White Alice White ana X Durillg the aftei the ram was . attr,B afternoon and evening ras carried out with by the talented ,0. t ch-.ro the. pleasureg Gf the day with Mr. and Mps Youn Miss Jean Ellington of 0maha a relative of the aged quests , . . tiong &g di(J Mrg John gchutz of tnis city and these talented ladies made the program one of the greatest in- Mrg Elbert wes aso added delight of the program with finp spries of flute selections. E. II. Wescott of this city favored the members of the pary with several very delightful piano selections in his usual pleasing manner. A poem of greeting and congratulation writ ten by Emma Playter Seabury of Den ver, a relative of the family was read very effectively by Mrs. Lyman. Adding to the general pleasure of the afternoon and evening were the old time songs in which all joined, the singing being led by Mrs. John Schutz of Plattsmouth and the strains of "The Old Folks at Home" was es- $42.50 that represented the gift of the gift of the friends present. Mrs. Beeson also delighted the members of the party with her reading, "My two rarp irnlft ,'na r!n m.P of the virgin gold of the Black Hills er.u for both Mr. and Mrs. Young, as well as a wealth of floral remem- trances and gifts from the friends , .... uere m ine nome community. The teles-ram f mm the crtn Tlnllna 4 : Iv-V" ".x..;.-:'V- -l J Young, in North Dakota, who was unable to be present was very much appreciated by the parents as was the messages from other of the re latives and "the friends and today there had been a deluge of cards and letters from all sections of the coun- rty. The guests at the home numbered some 1G0 and each of them was re quested in the following poem com posed by Mrs. Ona Lawton, to in scribe their names in the book of memories: Friends. Write your name within this book; Many a time we'll take a look; DAVID A. YOUNG We'll read and read and think of - you, as girls and boys. Bringing back the old time days with all the joys. Sometimes many sometimes few Friendships strong, sweet and true, Lasts through all the years. Adding to its other charms memory that endears. The program in the afternoon was opened by a very appropriate poem written by Mrs. E. O. Lyman, a daughter, and was a very touching tribute to the aged parents, the poem being as follows: Father and Mother. Doarest father and mother of mine, Long we have thot of this annivers ary time. When sons and daughters from far and near Assemble around this festal board so dear. Our thots go back to the long ago. When David and Anna made a trip in the snow; A trip to the village of Plattsmouth town. Now a city of great renown, There they were married by the good old judge. David returned with Anna, his bride. Grandfather, with Jennie close be nide. Stood in the cabin door And welcomed them home As they did in days of yore. Here, you have lived for fifty years. Thru sunshine and shadow, toil and grief. Sickness and health, joys and fears. Lived the pages of life, leaf by leaf. The children came, one by one, In a few short years, were older grown, Soon were gone, some east, some west. Each with loved ones of his own, Away from the old home nest. And now we have come to this day of days To honor you in the dear old-fashioned ways Sons and daughters from far and near. Save Lucj-, called by the Father's will. Asleep on yonder pine clad hill. And Dall in the Northland far away Though we know he is with us in thot today. And now we bring you these gifts of gold To express our love which can only half be told. On this,, your Golden Wedding Day, Your children renew their love to you To last forever and aye. Call at the annex of the Bates Book & Gift shop and enroll in the fiee classes that are learning the new decorative art work in lamp shades and screens. It is a pleasant and attractive work that any lady can find most profitable. Fred Egenberger a Citizen of U. S. Since Nov., 1889 Candidate for Councilman in Second Ward Has Been Citizen for Thirty-Seven Years. From Tuesday's Iaily Fred G. Egenberger, the democratic candidate for councilman in the see- on ward, has been annoyed by a re port that was circulated by parties yesterday to the effect that he was not a citizen of the United States, the story being wholiy without foun dation and evidently an attempt to keep the name of Mr. Egenberger off the ballot. I The truth of the matter ia that Mr. i Egenberger hes in hi3 possession and ! has had for the past thirty-seven years a certificate of his admission to citi-. zenship on November 4, 18S9 in the district court of Cass county before; Hon Samuel M. Chapman, district judge, and the certificate bears the signature of W. C. Showalter, then clerk of the district court and bears the official seal of the office of the clerk of the district court. With the real facts known Mr. Egenberger was surprised to say the least when the statement was given circulation that his right as a citizen that he had valued and cherished for more than three decadss should be questioned. The candidate for councilman was born in Germany if that ba a criiae and was brought to the -United States by his widowed mother when but three years of age and has never known anything but the love of his adopted country and when reaching manhood's estate he secured his legal papers that would make him a full fledged citizen in every sense of the word altho he had been in his heart a lover and supporter of the United States and its institutions. Two of his uncles fought in the Union army in the great struggle that was to test whether this nation should live or die and members of his family were enrolled in the army that cross ed the seas to fight for the Stars and Stripes even in a foreign land and against the land of their forebears. Mr. Egenberger is a member of one of the old and highly esteemed fam ilies of this community who were one of the many thrifty and energetic German families that came to Ne braska in the seventies and eighties and by their thrift and hard work made this county and this city the splendid communities that they are today. That their services and sacri fices should be so ruthlessly attack ed, is surprising, as those who are familiar with the history of Cass county and particularly of Platts mouth know what splendid citizens the members of the German and Bohemian races have made. There is no one in the community that does : not feel that the attack on Mr. Eg- : enberger was ill timed and a blow at some of the best men and women that have served to make Cass county a community of thrift and home-loving people. I DEATF OF PHILIP FOBNOFF From Tuesday's Daiiy Tne young man had decided to burn This morning at 7:30 at the farm ' a sma11 Quantity of weeds and rub home south of this city occured the'bish that perved to raake the local death of Philip Fornoff, well known 1' ""hUj- and all was well for a resident of Plattsmouth and Louis-! few moments but the wind suddenly ville, following an illness of some i .frpshened and started the fire going duration iin sreat shape and onward it swept. Mr. Fornoff was fortv-nine vParR of age and has lived in this com munity for practically all of his life, being a resident of Louisville for a number of years and five years ago bought the farm where he has since resided. He was married two years ago at Omaha to Miss Julia Blanner of that city and who survives his passing. The body was taken to Louisville this morning to the home of his sis ter, Mrs. John H. Busche, where it is expected that the funeral services will be held on Thursday at the Glen- dale church with the interment there. Of the immediate family there re mains the wife and the one sister, Mrs. Busche in this county, four brothers and two sisters living in Illinois. The deceased was also a cousin of Jacob and George Forn off og Plattsmouth and A. B. Fornoff of Cedar Creek. SPLENDID MUSICAL TALENT From Monday's Dally The Plattsmouth ladies who at tended the meeting of the Woman's club at the public library on Fri day evening had the pleasure of re ceiving two very inspirational offer ings in the musical line and which comes in very fittingly with the musical program of the club. One of these numbers was J the ' artistic piano selection, "The Rosary" , ing for her home in Los Angeles by Mrs. R. B. Felton and the other after a very pleasant stay here in was the short discussion by Miss the winter season, the first that she Vyral Fossler of the city schools on i has enjoyed for some years. The "Musical Appreciation," using to im-' visit here of Mrs. Wescott has given press the sense of good music the the opportunity to the old friends very fine rendition of selections from to enjoy meeting her again and re "Peer Gynt" and which were played newing the many pleasant times of on the Victor and gave to the mem- the years past and to Mrs. Wescott bers of the party a real interpreta- it has brought the opportunity of tion of this great gem of the musi- making many new friends among the cal world. residents of the city. EDWARD CHASE IMPROVING From Tuesday's Dally The latest reports from the hos pital in Omaha are to the effect that Edward Chase, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brantner of this city, was showing the greatest improvement and that the attending physicians were more than pleased with the pro gress that he has made. Mr. and Mrs. Brantner and other members of the family were at the hospital yesterday and Edward was able to converse and enjoy the visit very much and has not had one of his attacks of coma for a period of several hours, the last attack of this being on Sunday. It is hoped now that the lad will soon be on the high way to recovery. Past Masters' Night at the Masonic Lodge Officers Conduct the Initiation Cere monies and the Event Marked by Pleasant Banquet. Last evening was past masters night at Plattsmouth lodge No. fi A. F. & A. M., and one or iiie most pleasant meetings of the year wus enjoyed by the membership of the order as well as a large representa tion of visitors from Elmwood, Ne hawka. Weeping Water, Omaha and Lincoln. The event was attended by Samuel Whiting, past grand master of Ne braska, and Lewis E. Smith, grand secretary and past grand master were among the main speakers of the eve ning. The past masters of No. 6 put cn the initatory work, Dr. Robert Kroehler being the candidate and received into the order with the beautiful and impressive ritualistic ceremonies. After the ceremonies a very pleas ant banquet was enjoyed, this be ing prepared and served by the mem bers of the order and was one that was appreciated very much by the members of the party. The toastmaster of. the occassion was Attorney W. A. Robertson, past master, and who in his entertaining and pleasant manner introduced the various speakers of the evening. Addresses were given by Mr. Whit ing. Lewis E. Smith and Judge James T. Begiey. past grand master of the local lodge. The invocation was offered by Rve. H. G. McClusky and the benediction by Rev Frank Emory Pfoutz. GREAT PRAIRIE FIRE From Monday's Daily Yesterdav the residents of the routhwest section of the city had an experience that reminded them of the historic days when the great prairie fires the menace of the new west would sweep over the country. The cause of the excitement was a small prairie fire that caused some very anxious moments for one of our well known young men who was the sole person present ot combat the flames. me nero oi me srory nasnea iowm the flames with all of the abandon of William Desmond, the screen's great est fire fighter, but unfortunately he had no means at hand to check the blaze and the time was too short to hitch up the trusty Buick and plow a ditch around the fire infested lo cality. The water supply was locking and had there been, there was no bucket, nay even a can that could be used to dash water on the raising flames. The roar, the heat, the in tense excitement was such as to al most overcome the young man as he battled to save the surrounding prop erty and for a time the flames seemed certain to consume the site of Villa Rosencrans. The fire spread in sev eral directions but fortunately, before any lives were lost or property des troyed, the fire decided to call it a day and burned out, bringing to the lonely fire fighter a great relief. There was little property damage but the young man can realize the perils and dangers that beset the pioneers of the great west in the "Covered Wagon" days when a fire would lay waste thousands of acres. BETTJBNING TO CALIFORNIA From Wednesday's Daily Mrs. C. E. Wescott who has been spending several months here at the home of her sons, C. C. and E. H. Wescott, is leaving Thursday morn- Funeral of Mrs. Adam Hild Held Here Yesterday St. Paul's Church Crowded by the Old Friends and Neighbors Paving Their Last Tributes. From Monday's Daily Yesterday afternoon the funeral services of the late Mrs. Adam Hild were held at the St. Paul's Evangel- l , .1 . . .1 . .1 1 1, .. 1 -.1 n , . T V 7 of the old time friends and neighbors to render their test tributes of love and respect to thi3 splendid lady that had been called so suddenly from the scene of her earthly activity to her lasting reward. The funeral was one of the largest that has been held in this city in many months, the old friends coming from all sections of the county to join in the services of their old and loved friend. I.-v. O. G. Wichmann of the St. P: o1 3 church gave a short service in German in tribute to the memory of the departed and Rev. A. Lentz, castor of the Eight Mile Grove Lu t.Jiprnr cH"--h also gave a short ser-1 nion and tribute to the memory of Mrs. Hild, the pastor giving his re marks in English. The ministers gave to the children and relatives and friends words of comfort in the loss that lias come to them and held to them the hope of the life in the here after when the ties broken here are renewed in the life beyond the vision of mortal eyes. There was a very large number of floral tributes that silently attested the deep feeling of affection that the departed lady had been held ln the community where fhe had so long been a resident. The cortage that wended its way, to Oak Hill cemetery was very large and the interment was made in the family lot there beside the husband and father who passed away in 1920 RETURNS FROM CALIFORNIA George S. Ray, well known resi dent of . the vicinity of Murray, who has been spending some time at Los Angeles. California, returned home Saturday afternoon. George was at Los Angeles taking treatment of a specialist there as he has not been in the best of health and was very much pleased at the benefits that were received, returning home very much improved and feeling fine and active. Mr. Ray enjoyed a very pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Mark White while in the west and reports that Mrs. White who has beer sick for the past several months is still under the care of her physicians and who are hoping that they will be able to give her some permanent relief from her long suffering. Mr. Ray returned in time to enjoy the golden wedding anniversary of his eld friends and neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Young, today, at their home near Murray. One of the pleasing new art work is that of fancy lamp designing and which can be learned by calling at the Bates Book & Gift shop annex and free lessons given. Join the classes that are working now. ETrPTffTTyTnTTrFTTTTTTTTfTj I to IE - - - - - J IJo-operation fell A Quiet Place to Transact Business Our building and facilities are always at your disposal when you wish to meet a friend or close a business transaction. r.lEET M THIS BARK - We have a private room which you are welcome to use. The First NnoNAL Rank the bank Where you feel at home PLATTSMOUTH iliiiiiillililiiiiiiiilliitlliiiliiiliiiiiilillltiltiiililthitlili.iliiiAtiililA riBST STRAW OF SEASON From Monday's Dally The first straw hat of the season so far reported mad its appearance on the street today and caused a general search of the vain men of the community as to what the latest of the season's offering in the way of straw headgear might be. The wear er of the straw hat was seen disap pearing into the Farmer's State Bank but Rae and Jim denied the owner ship of the first herald of the spring season, although they had been medi tating rushing the season themselves. With the warm weather continuing. Mayor Sattler will probably appear in one of the new crowning glories of man as the genial mayor usually is among the first to don a ttraw .when the season permits Plattsmouth Young Men on State Quintet Joe Krejci Picked as Outstanding Fig ure on State Conference and Bus sell Wasley Also Named. From Monday's Daily Two Plattsmouth young men, mem bers of the champion Bobcats of Peru, have been selected by Gregg McUride, well known sport writer as members of All-State college teams and which recognition is one that all followers of the sport in the state will give their warm approval. McBride has selected Joe Krejci as center for the first all-state team while Russell Wasley was named as guard on the second team that was picked by the sport writer for hi.? hard fighting and excellent playing ability that helped to roll up another championship for the Peruvians. In speaking of the work of Joe Krejci, McBride pays the following tribute to the Plattsmouth basketeer: "Joe Krejci of Peru was easily the class of the conference centers. The former Plattsmouth athletic is rangey, gets the tipoff well and is a clever shot from all angles of the court. He has good endurance. Is a clean type of an athletic that, should he continue his present clip, will make one of the great players in Nebraska col lege history." AGED MAN SUFFERS STROKE From Monday's Daily Yesterday afternoon Joseph Miclna, one of the old time residents of the vicinity of Manley, was found laying along the roadside near the M. P. crossing at Manley in an unconscious condition. It was thought at first that he had been 6truck by an auto and injured and medical aid was hur riedly called and the examination dis closed that he was suffering from the effects of a paralytic stroke and for some two hours was in an unconscious condition. It was found after he had recovered consciousness that he had been feeling poorly and as he was living alone at his home he decided to seek aid and relief and while walking along the roadside was sud denly stricken down. At the last reports he was doing as well as pos sible and it is hoped that in a short time he may be able to resume his usual activities. Mr. Micina is the father of Mrs. H. F. Gansmer of near Murray and Mrs. John Habel resid ing west of this city. rjHMWJ!T!!MT!f?n!TTTS I! "NEBRASKA.