Nebraska State Histori cal Society VOL. NO. xin PLATTSMOUTH, NEBKASKA, THURSDAY, APEIL 22, 1926. NO. 22 Death of Mrs. L. E. Vroman at Omaha Hospital f Well Beloved Lady of This City Call-1 . . w . . ta io i-ast .Long nesx x unerai Services Tuesday at Eome. From Monday's Daily Death has entered again in the life of the community here and called from the daily tasks of life Mrs. L. E. Vroman, well known and greatly beloved resident of Platts mouth for the past forty years. The death of Mrs. Vroman oecured on Saturday night at 11:30 at the Im mauuel hospital in Omaha where she was operated on several days ago. The serious nature of the mal ady from which she was suffering gave but little hopes of recovery altho the members of the family cir cle had hoped that perhaps their loved one might be spared to them ! a little while longer. r j The death of Mrs. Vroman brings' to this community a great regret as few of the residents here have en joyed the large circle of warm I friends as has this splendid lady whose life has been devoted to her family and friends. There was no task too severe that this kindly lady would not undertake for those whom i Bellevue for the purpose of complet- ing Mrs. Philip Ilirz. worthy matron she loved and her presence in the ing the organization of a Sarpy-Cass and the other officers of the chapter home will be one that will be county baseball league to participate for their splendid services, greatly missed by her family, to' in the 1926 playing season. After the close of the business whom she was more than devoted. ! The league as proposed would in- session the ladies were given a real In the circles of her friendship only ! elude the teams of Plattsmouth. Man- treat by the members of Mt. Zion the healing touch of time can soften 1 ley, Louisville. Eellevue. Springfield, commandery, .No. 5. Knights Temp the grief that her taking away has r Gil more. PapilHon and Ric hfield. lar, as an expression of the apprecia occasioned. " j At the meeting yesterday there tion that the Templars feel for the Altho the skies are dark with i were a number of the representatives splendid assistance that the ladies sorrow and grief to the members of from the various towns present and gave in the entertaining of the grand the familv of Mrs. Vroman, thevjit was decided to have the organiza- con man den. have to sustain them in the hour tion get in touch with the other The ladies were invited to the din of parting, the precious memory of : in an endeavor to get them in ing room which they found very taste- their wife' and mother to sustain the league as soon as possible and fully "arranged for the occasion with them the treasured recollection of "et the nlaying season started. , flowers in the colors of the Star and her love and care that will remain' The oGeers as selected at Bellevue which made a very fitting feature of with them until thev too have heard consisted of the following: .the occasion. The Sir Knights enjoyed ti,a iKr ir n n'nH fnrwarrt President R. C. Biart, Bellevue. a very pleasant bit of fun at the ex- tojoin her that they are grieving' for today. Her quiet, unassuming fhrktiar. lif h hn i n ri -1 tion to those who knew her and the for Mrs. 'I service nere nas earned ard bevond the Dower ' inv 'nf thA lif hp e joys 01 me xue ue Vroman a rew of gold in th yond the human vision Alice M. Wigton was born in De- t 11 a. thj r a. 1 i a ) it I'lii i i i i i i ill li i iMiirtJr .mi was reared to womannooa ana on June 2, 18S4 at Sterling White I860, and in that community the'ntfive from each of the towns in r-," "VUUI? v1:; TmiUees prepare by-laws and also a it- ' m : man made their home m Illinois for , , . , , a few months and in November," timber of towns in the league 1S84 thev came to Plattsmouth ' are determined "Pn. where they have since made their j home and are numbered among thej splendid citizens of this city. There husband and seven children A. R. Vroman of Minnedoka. Idaho. Al- lard F, Vroman of Oreville, South i w . n-.-! i- r ,,, i I - tt ! l w initio V frman ni TriiQ city. Leslie Vroman of Gurnsey, Wyoming. Verdon Vroman of Chi caco. Eutrene Vroman and Mrs i.niuice uenen, "',T V , ' One View. Iowa, also survives this pplen did ladj. I Gamer. FUNEHAL OF MES. VEOMAN j T"fce farni is perfected in every de I'mn Tu?i!aVf Daily ' tail as to buildings and equipment and The funeral services of the late Mrs. 'even has the farm wagon driving Li. E. Vroman were held this after- aiong the graveled road to the farm noon at 2:30 at the family home in house, with a small stream and a the south portion of the city and bridge to add a completing touch to vas very largely attended by the old the Fcene. This part of the school time friend and neighbors who exhibit has drawn the attention ot gathered to pay their last tributes or hundreds of the residents of the city love and respect to this kindly lady and for their skill the young people thnt had gone to the last long rest, j are deserving of a great deal of The services were conducted by. Rev. Frank Emory Pfoutz. pastor of j the First Methodist church, who gave words of comfort and strength to the I bereaved members of the family cir- From Monday's Dally c'.e and also paid a very fitting tribute jjrs. George Ilaynie of Tabor, to the sp'.ondid lady whose taking Iowa, who has been in very poor away had brought such a sense of sor- health for some ime past as the re row to the community. jsut Df a- ong illness, is in serious During the services Mrs. E. H. condition at this time and was here Wescott gave two of the hymns re-1 Saturday to consult Dr. E. G. Dovey quested by thd members of the family jin resar(J to her health. It was de as they were favorites of the departed ' oided that an operation would be wife and mother, "No Dissapointment necegsary to give tne patient per in Heaven" and "The Last Mile of tlie'nent relief from ner suffering At the conclusion of the services i , , . . , ' n, r i" , n , , , na touay or luesoay io uuuergu me lierf to r bed operation. Mrs. Haynie is the moth- TZtl? ??Ll2?l- T'.er of Mrs. Ed'Cotner of this city con son-in-law of the deceased. A. R Vroman. Allard Vroman. Leslie Vro- man. Verdon Vroman, Eugene Vro man and Jesse Atterberry. YOUNG PEOPLE WEDDED AT THE COURT HOUSE From Monday's Daily This morning County Judge A. H. Duxbury was called upon to join in the bonds of wedlock Miss Dora Woehler of Wayne, Nebraska and Mr. Fred Smith of Pilger. Nebras- Ka. I he young neoDle arcomnnniod , - i . trifnas Barrett Harris and Anna w oenier, served as the wit- nesses lor the happy event. The members of the bridal party after the ceremony was performed motor ed back to their home rejoicing in their new found happiness. GIVEN PLEASANT FAREWELL From Monday's? rai!y Mrs. IJ. E. Woodward who is soon to leave for an extended visit with relatives in Iowa, wa3 given a very pleasant surprise Friday evening: by he young ladies of the high school who have been members of the phy- skfel. trai"inA? cl3 ,updT th s"p- ervision of Mr. ANoodward, and who took the occasion to give the wife of their instructor a very enjoyable farewell. The time was spent in games and music at which a great deal of enjoyment was derived and at a suitable hour a fine luncheon prepared by the young ladies from the well laden baskets, was served and which furnished a most delight ful feature of the evening's enter tainment. Organize New Baseball League at Bellevue Sunday Officers Named to Get New Organiza tion Started for the Season of 1926 and to Start Play. From Monday's Iaily Yesterday afternoon there was meetine held at the town hall Vice-President Tom Daniels.Gil- are. j tecreiary-1 reasurer u. i aiiiier.jiun-iM '" Fapiliion. Tne PPpal board of the league s ; decided upon was the president. vic- (President and Tom Nicholson of Springfield The league will also have a board , of directors consisting of one repre- It will also be necessary in the i formation of the league to have com- Playing schedule for the year and CHTLLREN A2E ASTISTS From Monday's Tailv The children of the grade schools h,ave in. nc wf k ' shotw windows of t he various stores. posters that reflect the greatest cred- itit on the young people and their work and which has attracted the greatest attention from the passersby. The Farmers' State bank has in one 'of their large show windows a very I clever pice of work that was planned and made by the pupils of the 6th grade from the room of Mrs. Blanch credit. AGED LADY POORLY and it is expected that Mrs. Ilaynio n ill 1 1 c L a n 1 11 ll' HIV mr.; j.n i.i ' " ha today or Tuesday to undergo the and her many friends here will re-j Pet,Tery, uch .Ie1arn 5 J1" health and the need of her going to the hospital . HOLD SERVICES HERE From Monday's Dally VfRttrHflv at thp First Christian church Rev. T. B. Young of Beaver. City, occupied the pulpit at both thej morning and evening worship hours and gave a very pleasing impression! on the members of his congregation.! The church here is seeking to fill, i be oc- me tatdiiLV ucie iuai win i casloned by the forthcoming depart-, Ure of their uresent Dastor. Rev. M alter R. Robb. and Rev. Young was called here to give a trial sermon and his splendid work in the pupit made a very deep impression on the mem- bers of the congregation. Eastern Stars Hold Very Pleas ant Meet Saturday i Etitrict Supervisor of the Order Pays Official Visit to Home Chapter Ladies Feasted. From Monday's Daiiy The members of Home Chapter No. 189 of the Order of the Eastern Star, held one jof thir most delightful meetings of the year Saturday after r.oon and evening at the lodge rooms in the Masonic temple and which was Inigely attended by the local mem bers as well as a number of the out of the city visitors. The occasion was the official visit of the district supervisor, Mrs. Mar- j tin of Omaha, and who was accompan- ifd by Mrs. John V. Gamble of Oma ' ha, past grand worthy matron of the grand chapter of Nebraska. The local officers of the Star gave r very fine exhibition of the ritual istic work of the order, the degree ritual being exemplified by the staff of officers and which won the warmest approval of the visitors at the chapter. In the review of the work Mrs. Mar tin gave expression of the praise for a the excellent condition of the chap at ter and their fine work, congratulat- pense of the ladies when they found that the menu was threatening to after the Stars had twinkled at the tables for somf Itttle time the Knights appeared on the scene to serve a most ' suraptious five course luncheon that h'a3 ver' much enjoved by all of the members of the party until a very late hour. The members of the Star state that the Templars proved royal hosts, and the banquet was one that they will all long very delightfully remember a. one of the most enjoyable occa- sions in the history of Home chapter. LITTLE FOLKS CELEBRATE From Monday's Tiaiiv Friday, April ICth market the passing of the eighth birthday anni versary of Rita Ann Libershal, so she invited her friends to spend the afternoon from 3.30 to 6 o'clock with her at the home of her par ents. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Liber shal. Th" children came right -fter school and there was one continued round of merriment in playing games such as a bunch of happy lit tle girls know how. At 5:30 they were seated and delicious refresh ments were served them which everyone enjoyed to the limit. As favors each little Miss received an old fashioned bouquet made of candy gum drops that were very attractive. Rita Ann received many beautiful presents to remind her of this hap py event. After lunch more games were played but with less exertion after which the hour came to depart for their homes each little Miss express ing her thanks for the good time she had enjoyed. - Mrs. Libershal was assisted in serving by Mrs. Fred Pochaska and Miss Margaret and Eleanor Veter snik. Those present were the Misses Jackie Grassman. Muiry Kathryn Wiles, Jane Rebal, Jane Kopp, Lu cille Vetersnik, Jean Holmes. Grace Simmons, Pauline and Margaret Pitz, Marjorie Wolfarth, Maxine Edwards, Mildred Elledge, Frances Gamblin, Iris Allen, Dorothy, Alyce Patricia Prochaska, Bett Jane and Rita Ann Libershall. RECOVERS FROM APPENDICITIS From Monday's Daiiy The many Plattsmouth friends of the Frank E. Schlater family will be very much pleased to learn that ; their daughter, Miss Mary, who was at the hospital at Alliance for some ; time recovering from an attack of , appendicitis, has recovered very ' nicely from her affliction and will be able in a short time to resume ; her school work in Alliance where ' sne nas uwu tn-ieuums mgu scuoot. MRS. E. M. GODWIN ILL From Monday's Daily The many friends over the city of Mrs. E. M. Godwin will regret very much to learn that this estimable lady is quite poorly at her home in 'the south portion of the citv. where she has been connned to the home for some time. The condition of Mrs. Godwin has proven very serious and causes some apprehension to the members of her family circle. RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS From Tuesday's Daily Mrs. Charles P. Richards of Oma ha, former resident of this city, who was stricken down some two weeks ago with a slight paralytic stroke, is now reported as being somewhat improved and able to be up and around to some extent altho she is still effected to some extent by the effects of the stroke, but which it is hoped will gradually pas away and leave this genial lady in her former good health. While a resi dent here Mrs. Richards was quite active in lodge circles in the city and her many friends are well pleas ed to learn that she is -doing so well and trust that her improvement may continue. Death of Mrs. Wm Matschul lat Last Veek News Comes as Severe Blow to the Friends Here Had Left the City But Two Weeks. From Tuesday's Ia.Hy The news has been received here of the death at Orchard, Nebraska on last Thursday night of Mrs. Wil liam Matschullat. Sr., which oecured at the home of her ton. near that place where Mr. and Mrs. Matschul lat had been making their home since moving from Plattsmouth some two weeks ago. The death was unexpected and followed a very severe attack o heart trouble. Mrs. Matschullat hav ing been suffering from this malady for some time and before leaving here had been in poor health altlu it was not thought that her illness was to end fatally in so short a time. Mrs. Matschullat has made her home in Plattsmouth for a great many years, the family having re sided here some thirty years ago and later removed to Orchard and vicinity where they farmed for some time and later cam bock .to. this city where they have since resided. The deceased lady was some sixty years of age and was held in very high esteem by those who had the privilege of knowing her. She is survived by the husband and a very large family of children, two of! whom. Edward and William Mat schullat. being students at the Uni versity of Nebraska. In their bereavement the mem bers of the family will have the deep sympathy of the many friends in this community. YOUNG MAN ACQUITTED Fr-m Tuesday's Dai'v The case of-ihe State of Nebraska vs. Ben Birdsley, which was on trial in the county court yesterday after noon before Judge A. H. Duxbury. was terminated yesterday afternoon when the court after the submission of the evidence and the arguments of the attorneys, dismissed the com plaint that had been filed against the young man and he was releas ed from the charges that had been made against him. The charge as made in the complaint was assault and battery upon Miss Orpha Goings, the time of the alleged assault and battery being the evening of April 15th. The defendant made a sweep ing denial of any of the charges made and the testimony of the com plaining witness in the case who had charged the young man with the alleged assault. There were quite a number of witnesses heard in the case and the attorneys took some time in summing up the evidence for the consideration of the court. Judge Duxbury in his decision at the close of the trial stated that there was in his mind a doubt as to the guilt of the defendant in view of the testimony offered and in view of which he felt that he would not be justified in holding the young man. MRS. DODGE POORLY From Tuesday's Daily Mrs. George A. Dodge, one of the highly esteemed ladies of this com munity. has been confined to her home since Sunday as the result of a partial paralytic stroke that she suffered late Saturday night. The condition of Mrs. Dodge was thought to be some better yesterday after noon but this morning she seemed to show little improvement and her condition remained practically the same as for the last two days. The stroke has effected her left side and the patient has suffered more or less from the effects of the stroke. It is hoped that in the next few days the patient will make some changes for the better as it is thought that the worst effects of the stroke will have passed by that time. The case however, is one that has caused the family the greatest apprehension. Miss Violet Dodge of Omaha is here at the bedside of the mother and Dr. Roy A. Dodge, well known Oma ha specialist, has also been here for the greater part of the time at the side of his mother. Hard Surfaced Roads a Neces- :ity in This Day C!1 Traffic and Modem Day Means of Travel Make Every Community in Need of Good Roads. The day of -the cl 1 fashioned highway'- impassable in the winter or rainy seasons that plae a barrier on the resident of ihe farming dis tricts from getting to and frc.m their places is p.ist. The residents over the nation are awakening to the fact that while the graveling or surfacing of the highways may cost a considerable f-vm of money. tht.t thej- are paying far more dearlv in allowing the old time dirt roads to remain in their community, the upkeep of the road being costly and the inconvenience and loss of time and money occasion ed to the residents of the districts affected are far greater than the out lay were made for a good surfaced load and the comfort in traveling and saving of the amount of gas listed as well as the wear and tear on the autos and trucks will in a short time more thdii repay u.v co.si of the roads. This portion of Cass county ha:i in the winter season felt bitterly the need of well made and hard sur faced roads in permitting the resi dents of the various localities to come and go during the bad weather instead of remaining iit home o driving their cars of trucks through roads filled with mud that cither caused damage to the vehicles or were so bad that it was impossible io travel at all over these kind of highways. There is no blame on those who maintain the highways for this con dition of affairs as they might ex pend days and weeks of work on the dirt roads to have in a few hours their best efforts swept out in the rains and snows that makes the roads a mass of mud that cars and trucks simply cannot travel through. Those who live i the country dis tricts need the good roads and they should have them as the cost is no greater than that which they pay indirectly as a tribute in bad and muddj- weather and with no corres ponding gain of convenience and pleasure. There are four highwas's in Platts mouth precinct that need surfacing and which are main highways for a very large population, these are the Louisville and Cedar Creek roads, which also run through Eight Mile Grove precinct and where the good roads program should be ex tended, as well as the highway west through Mynard from the King of Trails highway and the Rock BluJ road running south from this city. The residents of Plattsmouth and IMght Mile Grove precincts should take in serious consideration in the next few weeks the proposition of having these highways surfaced and placed in such shape that they can be traveled at all seasons of the year and not allowing the orads to make the residents of these splendid farm ing communities practical exiles in the bad weather or to drive on the roads in the menace of damaging their cars or trucks or having them mired in the mud that exists in the bad weather on all four of the high ways named above. The cost of the gaveling of these roads will be largely up to the resi dents of these precincts as these roads are not state and federal pro jects but they should serve a large and rich territory that deserves as good a road as any part of Cass county and the residents of Platts mouth and Eight Mile Grove pre cincts should see that they take the steps necessary to assure them these roads. The cost would be more than repaid in a few years in the con venience that it would bring to the residents there as well as the sav ing in gasoline and the wear and tear on their cars and trucks. Not alone this but the good roads per mits the quick hauling of farm pro duce, stock and hogs to market at a short notice and to save the farm ers the prices that they can find in a quick delivery when the markets are favorable rather than having to wait until the mud and bad roads will permit them to travel. The radio has brought the whole worVl to the farm on the air but the old dirt roads in bad weather is keeping the farmers from enjoy ing the use of the highways that he should have and the right to go to and from his home without dan ger of being mired in mud. The experience with these roads has taught everyone a lesson and the few surfaced roads in this sec tion of the county has proved that they are the only real road system and one that the progressive farm ers of Cass county deserve and should have. Those who are interested in learn ing the new decorative art work in lamp shades and screens, can receive free instructions by calling at the annex of the Dates Rook & Gift shop. CHILD GOES TO HOSPITAL From Tuesday's Daily Yesterday afternoon Ruth, one of the little twin daughters of F. L. ! Jones, of Ruskin, Nebraska, who has j ' been here at the home of her aunt, Mrs. George L. Farley, was taken ; ; to the Nicholas Senn hospital for! I treatment and a slight operation. The little babe has been suffering for several dciys from an affection ; of the head that has proven very j annoying and which made necessary I tiiking the child to the hospital. The 'latest reports was that the litle one 'was doing as well as possible with the nature of its sickness. Little ' l ' t T t 1 1 ' I Tl 1 1 l'fir l- 1 f t t V Vl Cl I'A 1 1 1 1 1 1 T"l . ' 1 T- 1 . I .iiui-ii mm .i ' ' i 1 ' i iii i ' tii v ti i v vi for here at the- home of the aunt i since tne deatn of their mother a S I few days after their birth Snes tor Fifteen Thousand Dam ages for Death tfl v iyiictrfltnr of "Estate nf Woman Hilled Near Union March 15th Tuesday s Daily .a altcrni&th of the tragic death of Miss Georgia Harsch. cashier of the " . Vr Rainbo Garden. Omaha, on the early lyiutf3 there- Mrf- Gr(,e,r lso urf morning of March 15th near Union. the members to attend the meet there has been a suit filed in the dis- the I, n ion to be held at res trict court of Douglas county. Ne- ins Water on May 7th. Mrs. J S. braska apainst James Fitzpatrick. : -v?B?nl t.he omn 8 Auxiliar' diiver of the ill fated auto in which of Luk,e s church gave a very the woman met her death, and Miss entertaining discussion on the work Jean Martin, owner and occupant of the car at the time of the tragedy. The suit is for the sum of U5.- " .lue ''"'- u.k hu S24. and is filed by Willis C. Crosby, giving the spheres of activity of the administrator of the estate of the de- rious organizations Mrs. Robert ceasM Georgia Harsch. Troop of the Presbyterian missionary The petition alleges that Miss Mar-, society also gave a most pleas ng re tin failed to notify Fitzpatrick, the'Prt f.th.eir church work The for driver. of the dangerous curve in the missionary society of the I irst road and that she put her foot on the .Methodist church presented a report brake and then on the gas, causing from M- ?d Roman that was com the car to skid and overturn and in Plete and f,ve? in the usual pleasing which Miss Harsch had her neck manner of this talented lady The broken and other fatal injuries in-1 home missionary department of this fljcted church also gave a pageant partici- The accident is still fresh in the Pated ,n b' a number of the ladie minds of the residents of this part of !that was more than Pleasing. The the county and attracted more or less' program was also made very pleas attention at the time. The accident nt b? the reading given by Miss occurred at the corner one mile east Dorothy GradovTlle that added a great fo Union where the King of Trails deal to the interest of the occasion, highwav turns west into the town of- At the conclusion of the afternoon Union. The two women and Fitzpat- dainty and delicious refreshments rick were driving from Omaha to Kan- sas City at the time and their car instead of making the turn crashed through the fence on the south side of the road, overturning as it struck' the fence and hurling the occupants out and with the result that Miss Harsch was instantlv killed and Miss Martin injured. Fitzpatrick. the driver, escaped without serious in- jury altho he was thrown some eight feen clear of the car. In the inquest held here Fitzpartick was acquit- ted of any criminal negligence in the driving of the car. During 1923. the General Elec- trie company gave honorariums and banjos that can be found on the certificates of merit to 30 employes market and for which Ray was who made helpful shop or business called upon to part with ?20o suggestions that the company could smackers. The instrument was heard use, for safety first, manufacturing at the dance here on Saturday eve or other improvements over the old- ning and was a real treat to the er methods. More than half of the fine musical program that features awards were made in the factor the dances given by the Gradys group. Classiques. Hov3 Your Valuables Out of Ihe Worry Zone by moving them into a SAFE DEPOSIT BOX in our modern vault. You can buy a whole year's peace of mind in this way for as little as $1.00. Ejt '9 The First national Bank THE BANK W HERE YOU FIEL AT MOVNfc PrjVrTSMOUTIT Li 1 . C. T. U. Has Missionary Meet ing Yesterday I . ' . ! Fine Program Given by the Various Missionary Societies of the City's Churches. From Tuesday 8 Daily Yesterday afternoon the members of the W. C. T. V. held a very fine, meeting at the home of Mrs. 11. ('. T .......1 .1 It..,. 1 r. . , .1 A 1 1 ' f .1 itujw:u nil i t i l Burn auu nnu aa assisted in the entertaining by Mrs. S. Chase. i The occasion was in the nature of ja missionary meeting and at which I there were present representatives of I the various missionary organizations of the several churches of the city. : each one giving some pleasing and important facts relative to the car rying on of the church work in the home and foreign fields. The Mynard U. B. church was rep resented by Mrs. Guy Kiser, who re lated a part of the splendid work that thir rlnireli nrpanizatinnn nrp now ,doing. Mrs. F. II. Gorder, county prt s lident of the W. C. T. U. was also present with Mrs. Morley, wife of i V -i c t rv y-v 9 4 li n T r fit f A I is litirili of1 showed some of the missions and illustrated the activities . . iL. . 1 . . : I- . ere servea mat compieieu an eve- mn OI ine rarest enjoyment, SECUEES A SEAL BANJO From Monda''8 Daily Ray Denham of Cedar Creek, one of the wel1 known "Barnyard Twins" of radio fame, whose melodies are often heard from station KOIL at Council Bluffs, has just secured himself a new instrument on which to allure the music loving public both over the radio and at tht dances where the Gradoville or- chestra furnishes the music. Th new instrument is one of the best year of Progressfm NEHIJASKA. ED