Nebraska State Historf. cal Society VOL. NO. xin PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1926. NO. 42 Pleasant Family Reunion Held at Meisinger Home John P. Sattler and W. A. Rght Families Picnic at the John M. Meisinger Farm. From Monday's Daily In the last few days Mr. and Mrs. John P. Sattler of this city have en joyed the happiness of having all of their children at home for the first time in a long period of years and in honor of the occasion the family staged a very delightful reunion yes terday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Meisinger, southwest of this city and in which they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Fight and family and Mr. and MrsT Meisinger and family. The Meisinger farm furnished a very delightful spot for the gather- ing and in the cool and attractive-j ness of the farm the members of the party spent the hours in visiting' and hafing a general good time for the course of the day and until in the evening when the jolly party re turned to their homes. The older members of the party JTat the time in visiting while the '3U':ger members of the jolly gather ing spent the hours in games and sports of all kinds that made the time pass very rapidly. At the noon hour and in the eve ning a big picnic dinner and supper was served that made one of the most entertaining features of the day and the arry of the t,oou things (o the feast was all il at anyone coalu ask and prepared by the ladies of the party in the most tempting man ner that will long be very pleasant ly remembered by all of the mem bers of the party. In the line of sports Jess Warga proved the most successful in win ning the prize for the running broad jump, surpassing all other contest ants. Those who enjoyed the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. .'? n P. Sattltr. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Warga, Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Mason and children, Jlalph. Germaine and Shirley," Mr. and Mrs. H. L Burdick, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sprecher, John Sat tler, Jr., Miss Dorothy Sattler, Albert Sattler of this city, Carl Sattler and wife and daughter, Joyce, of Los Angeles, M,r. and Mrs. Charles Loh mann and children, June, John, Olgaretta, and Kathleen, Miss Kate Sattler, Fred Herbster of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Fight and daughters, Eleanor and Fern of Mynard, Mrs. Monroe Battman of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Meisinger and children, Bernard, Marie ana Jane. GAMES WILL BE IMPORTANT From Tuesday's Daily The next few games that are to be played in the Sarpy-Cass county league will be very important as af fecting the leadership in the circuit. The Plattsmouth team now leads the race with a record of no losses and four stright victories, one over Gil more, two over Springfield and one from Bellevue. The local team will meet Papillion on next Sunday at the Sarpy county seat and should the locals lose and Bellevue win from Springfield the race would be tied up. The Pattsmouth team will dc their best against Papillion that has rated as the strongest contender for the leadership. The locals however will be handicapped by the fact that they will be short the services of Art Klauschie at tha third sack. The game here on Monday will be a real battle with Bellevue as in the event that they might win from Plattsmouth it would put the ex-college town in the race for first place. This game is to play off the open ing game on May 9th which was postponed on account of the rain. The Papillion team will be here on Sunday, July 11th for their first appearance on the local grounds and this game is looked forward to as a real record breaker. On Sunday, July 18th Manager Swanson is announcing a bargain day for the fans as Gilmore will be here and a double header will prob ably be staged to play off the post poned game of June 13th. MARRIED AT COURT HOUSE From Monday's Dally Last evening at 10 o'clock County Judge A. H. Duxbury was called from the peace and quietude of his home by the summons of the little god of love and in order to fulfill the wish of the seekers after wedded blis9 the judge hastened to his office in the court house and there performed the ceremony that joined the lives and hearts of Donald O. Braden of Red Oak, Iowa, and Miss Florence I Dlr rin of Villisya. Iowa. The bridal couple were accompanied here by Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Rippe of Red Oak and who witnessed the ceremony. After the wedding the bride and groom depart ed for the west to enjoy their honey moon in tne Colorado mountains. Mr, uraden is one of the prominent busi- ""'mfn uaK ana is engaged 'will soon be on the highway to re in the undertaking business in that eovery from her illness that - has cy at the present time. proven most annoying. VISITS MASONIC HOME From Monday's Daily Yesterday the Nebraska Masonic Home in this city had the pleasure of a visit from a large delegation of ! the members of Maple Leaf chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Omaha, who came down with well laiden bas kets of good things to eat and staged a fine picnic party at the grounds of the Home. The day was one of the rarest enjoyment to all of the ladies and they spent several hours in visitinn the Home and the new infirmary building, finding the build ings in the very best of shape and enjoying the time in chatting with the residents of the home. At the noon hour the picnic dinner was served and the beautiful lawn made a most attractive spot for the gather ing. Funeral of Mrs. A. G. Johnson Held Sunday Large Number of the Friends Gather at the Home to Pay Their Last Tributes. From Monday's Daily Yesterday afternoon at the home In the south part of the city occurred the funeral of Mjs. Andrew G. John - son, for many years a loved and highly esteemed resident of this city and whose large circle of friends was attested by the large number of those who were present at the home. The services were held by Rev. II G. McClusky of the First Presbyter ian church, who gave words of corn- fort to the bereaved family and the sorrowing friends with the promise At 9:15 there will be a program of the future that would bring to- of juvenile sports with prizes for the gethtr again the lives separated here winners. for a time. Tne Weeping Water band plays at A quartet composed of Mrs. JamesJ11:3 and a 11:45 comes the water W. Holmes, Miss Estelle Baird. fight between the Plattsmouth and George L. Farley and II. G. McClusky keeping Water fire departments, gave two of the old and well loved 'taking up the time until the noon hymns that had been favorites of the;nour departed lady in her lifetime At the conclusion of the service the body was borne to Oak Hill ceme tery where It was laid. to the-last 1 am or root TYt a naiil hoaroro wfA selected from among the old friends j t, t ilUU Ul Kj. a. juuusuu, juuu Johnson, T. E. Olson, David Wallen gren, John Hallstrom and Wilfred N'ord. The son Melvln Johnson, made a hurried trip from Erie Pennsylvania. wuere ue is uuw iimniug ma uuuie and the startling news of the moth-;Iarge er aeatn am noi anow mm a great aeai or time 10 get started as ne left for the old home on the first train and reached here Sunday morn- ing. PLEASANT BRIDGE PARTY From Monday's Dally The home of Captain and Mrs. Har rison L. Gayer in Rock Bluffs pre cinct, was the scene of a very de lightful bridge party on last Friday evening that was attended by a num- ber of friends and the occasion was one that was most thoroughly enjoy- ed by the members of the jolly party. In the playing, the first prizes were won by Mrs. R. P. Westover and Miss Jessie Robertson, while the con-. solation prizes were awarded to Cap tain and Mrs. R. T. Dukes of Fort Crook. At a suitable hour, dainty andl delicious refreshments were served; that added to the interest of the, event. Those who attended the garn ering were Messrs. and Mesdames E. P. Stewart, L. L. Turpin, W. G. KiecK, R. P. W'estover. W. C. Schaus, A. H. Duxbury and Miss Jessie Robertson, Plattsmouth; Captain and Mrs. R. T. Dukes, Fort Crook; Dr. J. F. Bren- del and wife and Dr. Gilbert Taylor, Murray; Mrs. William Brown, Cal gary. Canada. CEDAR CREEK WINS From Monday's Dally Yesterday afternoon at Eagle the Cass County League baseball game between the Cedar Creek team and that of Eagle resulted In a victory for Cedar Creek by the score of 17 to 1. The Creekers had as their hurler Herbert Swanson of this city and who retired twelve of the Eagle - ites through the strike out route and kept the hits well scattered through out the game. Rasper Warren did the backstopplng for the Cedar Creek team. The hitting of Meisinger and Nesson and the work of Joe Krejci at the short stop position featured the game for Cedar Creek. For Eagle the work of their third baseman was an outstanding feature of the game and was of real big baseball class. RETURNS TO KANSAS CITY Frora Monday's Daily Mrs. C. C. Miller of Kansas City, formerly Miss Edna Morrison of this city, who has been here caring for her mother, Mrs. Emily Morrison, who has been very poorly In the last few weeks, returned home today. Mrs. IfAvrlonn I a r Mir c Y Awl Tl Ct Oftm 0 i TY provement in health and it is hoped Big Time in Store Here Day of Celebration No Effort Being Spared to Make This the Greatest Event of Its Kind Anywhere in the State. "From early morning till late at night," say the large bills advertising the Fourth of July celebration at Plattsmouth next Monday, and the program (printed in full in the ad appearing' elsewhere in today's Jour nal) proves this to be no idle boast. With the giant cannon salute at sunrise the day's events will start off with a bang. As early as 9 o'clock (which is shortly after most city folks get up, although well advanced in the day's schedule for the early-rising farmer) jthe Weeping "Water and Plattsmouth 'bands will play simultaneous public i concerts on Main street one at each end of the street. The Burlington shop whistle will be blown at ten o'clock as a signal that the big parade is getting lined up ready to go. This will form on Lincoln avenue, adja cent to the shops and will move at the sound of the second whistle at 10:30. Uncle Sam himself will lead ;the parade, made up of floats, com- ;edy groups, and all sorts of laugh ! able stunts. Both bands, the Platts mouth Legion and Junior drum corps, an old time German band and the famous Drunk and Bungle Corpse : that proved such a scream in the parade here the day of the Legion convention in May, will appear in this parade which will be a full mile in length and is advertised as the 'equal of three circus parades in one In the afternoon there will be no idle moments. The Plattsmouth band will give concerts at 1 and 4 p. m while the .Weeping Water band plays again at 2:30 and both bands will ve f8imu"a,nfteU3 street at 6:30 in concerts on Main the evening. The exercises of the day will be held at 1:30 at Garfield park. No extended speaking program is contemplated HTVi a lOKninol o ro 5 a n a j-trtan iin at Qoon and for tfae balance of the day the various shows and riding de. vjces wiH provide amusement for the crowd at the Tourist park. At 2 o'clock the horseshoe pitching contest is scheduled and at 2:15 the thrilling slide for life from the Cass 'COuntv court house At 3 o'clock the Cass-Sarpy league baseball game between Plattsmouth and Bellevue will be a big attraction as these two teams are now leading the league. 35c for men, ladies ad mitted free. The water fight between Platts mouth and Nebraska City will take place at 4:15 and at 5 o clock comes the big tug of war and a program of adult races and contests, with prizes for the winners. At 6:30 both bands appear in simultaneous concerts, one at each lend of the business section of Main street. The nine-hole Plattsmouth golf course will be open to visitors all day without charge. There will also be rest rooms for women in down- town buildings open throughout the day and evening. Fireworks Display at 8:30 The big evening feature is the fireworks display at 8:30, to be held at the baseball park, where they are visible from all the surrounding hill sides. More money has been expend ed on fireworks this year than ever before. A large array of rockets, bombshells, arenic displays and nine set pieces will comprise the gorgeous offering. From the time the first shell is exploded, the heavens will be literally ablaze with the latest creations of the fireworks makers art for nearly an hour. At the conclusion of the fireworks display comes the free dance at the K. S. open air pavilion. The carnival attractions and riding devices will also be open throughout the evening to contribute to the amusement of old and young. PHILATHEA CLASS MEETS From Monday's Dally Yesterday morning at the Sunday school hour of the Methodist church, the members of the Philathea class, composed of the ladies of the church enjoyed a very entertaining and unique contest that not only brought a great deal of pleasure but as well was filled with the greatest Interest in the study of the bible lessons. The class was divided into two sections, one under the leadership of Miss Jessie Robertson and one under the leadership of Mrs. W. L. Heinrlch. The subject of the contest was ques tions taken from the thirteen lessons of the last quarter of the study year, the teacher, Mr. C. C. Wescott, giv ing the questions and the two sides answering. At the close It was found that the side of Miss Robertson had won' by one point and accordingly were voted the winners. GIVES A FINE DANCE From Monday's Dally Saturday evening the K. O. club staged a very pleasant dance at their platform on west Locust street and which was enjoyed by a large number of the young people of this vicinity and until twelve o'clock the pleas ures of the dance reigned unrestrain ed to the delightful music of the Keystone radio orchestra, one of the best known musical organizations of the west and which has often fur nished programs from "WOAW and KOIL. Those who attended the dance felt very much pleased over the music and the efforts that the K. O. club had made for their entertain ment. Former Platts mouth Teachers Married at Peru Miss Isabel Hartley and Clarence H. Peden Joined in Wedlock at Home Bride's Mother. From Monday's Daily Saturday afternoon at the home of the bride's mother, in Peru, Nebras ka, Miss Isabel Hartley was united in marriage to Mr. Clarence Peden, of Sheridan, Wyoming. The home was particularly adapt ed to wedding arrangements and it was beautifully decorated with roses and green foliage. Just preceding the ceremony. Miss Helen Wescott, of Plattsmouth, sang "At Dawning," being accompanied on the piano by Miss Marion Marsh, a school friend of the bride. To the solemn and beautiful notes of Greig's "Norwegian Bridal March," the bride appeared, accompanied by her brother, Joseph Hartley. At the altar she was met by the groom, and the vows were taken that merged these two estimable young lives into or?. Rev. F. E. Pfoutz, of Plattsmouth. performed the ceremony, the beauti ful ring ceremony of th Methodist church being used. Richard Hartley, a brother of the bride, acted as best man, while Miss Mildred Hanks, or Nebraska City, was the bridesmaid. The charming bride was very beau tiful in her white georgette gown and white veil, which was held in place by clusters of pearls. She carried a large shower bouquet of Mrs. Ward roses. Miss Hanks, a dainty brunette, was gowned in yellow georgette and wore an arm bouquet of yellow tea roses. Miss Wescott wore a gown of shaded lavendar chiffon. The groom and the best man ap peared in the conventional dark col ored suits. After the ceremony and congratu lations, the bridal party, numbering about forty people, enjoyed a lovely two-course wedding luncheon. The old tradition of throwing the bride's bouquet was carried out, and Miss Wescott is the next in line for a matrimonial venture. The bride's going away costume was a green ensemble suit with kat to match and champagne colored slip pers and hose. Amid showers of rice and old shoes. the newlyweds' left in their Star Coupster, which was the groom's gift to the bride, for Yellowstone park, and after several days there, they will be at home in Sheridan, Wyom ing:. The bride is well, known to many Plattsmouth people, having been a teacher in the High school here for two years. Mr. Peden was also employed here, in the Science department of the High school, and it has been with a great deal of interest that the mu tual friends of these two young peo ple have watched this romance cul minate into their happy marriage. Their numerous friends in Platts mouth join the Journal in extending to them congratulations and good wishes for many years of happy life together. WILLIAM BALLANCE POORLY From Tuesday's Dally William Ballance, one of the old and well known residents of this city has for the past several days been confined to his home as the result of a very sudden sick spell. Mr. Bal lance, who is well along in years, has not been in the most robust health and his daughter, Mrs. H. H. Tartsch, of Sioux City, had Mr. Ballance there for the winter season, but with the warmer weather he desired to return to the old home here and has since been back with the old friends here. Mrs. Tartsch is now here from Sioux City and will remain with the fath er until he becomes better, as he wishes to remain at the home here rather than go with the daughter to her home. CARD OF THANKS We take this means of endeavoring to express our appreciation to the many dear friends and neighbors for their sympathy and aid to us during the hours of our greatest sorrow. We extend special thanks to those who sent the many beautiful floral contributions.-' Mr. A. G. Johnson and j Family. j Had Fine Trip and Visit with Old Friends E. H. Schulhof Found Hundreds of the Old Time Residents of Plattsmouth in West. From Tuesday's Daily Ed Schulhof, who has just return ed home from the Pacific coast whore he spent a month enjoying a rest and visiting with his brother, John A. Schulhof and family, had one of the times of his life and met so many of the old time friends who were former residents here that it seem ed like the turning back of the book of time to greet these old time resi dents. Mr. Schulhof states that he was strolling along in "Los" one day, when he espied a very attractive eat ing place and going in discovered that it was a place operated by Roy McKinney. Idly glancing around he saw Isadore Waintroub also eating in the restaurant. The voice of the waiter who softly approached Mr. Schulhof, seemed familiar, and glanc ing up he saw Fritz Duda, who is one of the head waiters in the res taurant. In the city of Los Angeles there are a number of the real old timers of Plattsmouth and who have been gone from here for at least twenty five years and are not as familiar to the present day residents. In the older day residents, Mr. Schulhof found James M. Patterson, one of the well known Plattsmouth young men of some thirty-five years ago, who is now with one of the leading trust companies of the California city. Walter Holmes and wife were also old friends Mr. Schulhof visited, as well as Sam Hinkle and wife, Mr. Hinkle being one of the old time em ployes of the Burlington here and later mayor of Havelock, a suburb of Lincoln. In this city also, Mr. Schul hof met Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Way- bright, who have as their guests at this time, Judge and Mrs. Allen J. Beeson and their daughter, Helen. Henry J. Helps, at one time shop superintendent here, and his brother, Arthur Helps, are also located in' the west and Mr. H. J. Helps was up and stepping when Mr. Schulhof saw him, owing to the fact that he was a grandfather, a son having been bcrn to the son of Mr. Help.5. Three former well known members of the Glen wood band, Dan Ellis, Heinie Moore and Robert Ha'l were found by Mr. Schulhof at Long Beach and a real visit was enjoyed by the "musickers' at this time. The three men are well known here, where they have often played with the local band and have positions now with one of the leading bands on the west coast. Incidently, one of the finest gar ages in Long Beach or anywhere on the west coast, is owned by a former Plattsmouth family, Walter L. Thom as and his group of sons and who have more than made good on their business venture in the west and have one of the finest auto businesses on the coast. While traveling over Los Angeles, Mr. Schulhof was attracted by a sign over a grocery store, "Asher Clark, and on investigation found that the owner was none other than the form er Plattsmouth grocer and that he is looking as well as on the day years ago when he left this city. His daughter, Loretta, now Mrs. John McCourt, is also living at Los An geles, her husband being a former Plattsmouth boy. Of the comparative recent emi grants to California from this . sec tion, Mr. Schulhof found Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dunbar and Claude Shoe maker at the Hotel Martyn that they have been operating for several months. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ells worth, the latter being formerly Nellie May Cowles, and Mr. and Mrs. Mark White, old time residents here who are spending their declin ing years in the pleasant climate of the coast country. While stopping at Alemeda. Cali fornia, Mr. Schulhof visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Barker and also Mrs. Theodore O. Schroeder, a sister of Emmons Ptak of this city, who were delighted to see anyone from their old home. WILL ENJOY REUNION From Tuesday's Daily The home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Herold in this city will be the scene of a very pleasarit family reunion the coming week when alk of the mem bers of the family will be here for a short visit with the parents. Henry Herold, Jr., and wife arrived this morning via auto from their home at Oklahoma City, and will spend some time here before returning home. Mr. Herold goes to Chicago for a sales conference of the repres entatives of the Hudnut company and will return here the last of the week. He will be joined at Chicago by'Attorney Matthew Herold and wife of New York City, who will come on to Plattsmouth for the family gath ering. Miss Ursula Herold, who Is attending Smith college is also home for the summer vacation and will bring all of the family here for the verey peasant event. HOLD GOLF PICNIC From Tuesday's Daily Last evening a very pleasant golf picnic was held at the Plattsmouth golf club course at the Wiles farm, the occasion being a farewell party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. George E. DeWolf, who are leaving Thursday for their new home at Creston, Iowa, where Mr DeWolf is to he the super intendent of schools. The time was spent in shooting over the course and also in the disposal of a fine picnic luncheon that had been provided by the ladies of the party and which all enjoyed to the fullest extent. The friends who participated in the event were Messers and Mesdames L. O. Minor, George K. Petring and Searl S. Davis. The only feature that serv ed - to cheek the pleasures of the members of the party was the fact that they must soon part with Mr. and Mrs. DeWolf. Elmer Meisinger Enters the Race for County Sheriff Member of One of the Most Prominent Fartilias cf Cass County Gents Into Race. From Tuesday's Daily This afternoon the second entry in the democratic race for sheriff was made when Elmer H. Meisinger toss ed his hat into the ring and will con test with Arnold Johnson for the nomination at the August primaries. Mr. Meisinger is a member of one of the leading families of this part of Cass county and is a son of the late G. G. Meisinger and a grandson of Baltz Meisinger, one of the seven Meisinger brothers that came here at an early date to assist in the settlement of this portion of Cass county. The new candidate has been en gaged in farming for a greater part of his younger years and has since moving to this city been connected with a number of the business houses of the community. He is a young man who Is. held in very high esteem by a large circle of friends and his candidacy for the position of the chief law enforcing officer of the county is one that will be learned of yith the greatest interest by these friends. Mr. Meisinger has just made up his mind to yield to the insistence of ihs friends that he get into the race and will from now on conduct an active campaign and one that will be clean cut and dignified. CARS ARE DAMAGED From Tuesday's Daily A small auto wreck occurred north of this city Sunday evening when the cars of August Bacli and one driven by Elmer Fitchhorn had a collisfon. which while it did a great deal of damage to the car of Mr. Fitchhorn, fortunately did not result in the in jury of any of the passengers in the two cars. Both cars it is reported, were coming from Omaha, and in attempting to turn out to allow a car coming from the south to pass, the car of Mr. Bach struck that of Mr. Fitchhorn. pur - of - the - Spending WJAoJ- holds down your buying power by preventing you from accumulating money. Bank your money first think twice before you spend and your buying power will increase along with your bank account! Th e First national Bank THE BANK WHERE YOU FEEL- AT MOe PIATTSMOUTH M "NEBRASKA P4 WJUmUUlH ,J33L, NEBRASKA. t 1 I H 1 Plattsmouth Girl to Wed at Santa Ana, California Miss Ada Tulene Is Guest of Honor At Pleasant Announcement Party. From Tuesday's Dally Her betrothal to Koydon W. Oznuin and the date of their marriage on July '24, was announced in delightful fash ion by Miss Ada Tulene at a bridge I tea given Wednesday afternoon at 1 her home, 1026 West Sixth street. ! Santa Ana, California. Miss Tulene and her mother, Mrs. J. W. Tulene, had decked the home in pink and white blossoms for tho pleasant affair, and had tables in readiness for an afternoon of bridge in which attractive prizes were won by Miss Gertrude Heesch, scoring high, Mrs. Asa Hoffman, second, and Mrs. E. W. Boynton. low. .After the bridge session, the ta bles were made attractive with dainty linens and centereil with sweet pea baskets from which pink ribbon led to each nut cup, also in pink and white, and surmounted with wee wed ding bells. When the guests drew the ribbons, they found that tiny gold-edged envelopes had been secret ed in the baskets and the cards they contained bore the names of Miss Tulene and Mr. Ozmun and the July wedding date. All sorts of happy questions and good wishes for the honoree, accom panied the enjoyment of dainty in dividual cakes in appropriate heart and diamond forms and iced in rose, ice cream molded as turtle doves, coffee and salted almonds. Enjoying the pleasant afternoon and the privilege of being the first to learn the betrothal news, were Mrs. E. A. Heffner and Miss Maude HefT ner, Anaheim; Mesdames Asa Hoff man, E. W. Boynton, J. W. Allen. A. C. Tulene, A. Harley, 'Gene Thomas (Irene Stewart), J. W. Tulene. mother of the honoree, and the Misses Ger trude Heesch, of Long Beach; Vir ginia Craig, Gertrude Probst and Ag nes Shanbaugh. SOME BEE SWARM From Monday's Dally This morning Tom Svoboda was en gaged in working around his home at 13th and Vine street when he was attracted by a very loud humming noise in the air. not unlike the dron ing of an aeroplane, and at the same time there was a shadow cast that was quite noticeable and on investiga tion Mr. Svoboda was startled and surprised to see a swarm of bees hovering over his residence and which slowly descended on the limb of a large tree and started to swarm there, but later left and the swarm moved off to the south. Mr. Svoboda states there must have been millions of the bees in the swarm as it was one of the largest that he has ever eeen. Roman Candles, Sky Rock ets, Sparklers, Torpedos, Fire Crackers, Pistols, Caps and ev erything in the Fireworks line at Bates Book store. Year of Progress fi1inute -