Nebraska State Histori cal Society aS i 'Omn VOL. NO. XLT1 PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1926. NO. 55 3 Congressman J. H. Morehead a Visitor Here j Guest of the Plattsmouth Ad Club at Weekly Luncheon Meets Many Residents Here. From Thursday's Daily Congressman John H. Morehead and wife of Falls City motored up mis morning irom ineir nome iu spend a few hours here with friends and while here the congressman was! the guest of the Platusmouth Ad club at their weekly luncheon and enjoyed the occasion in meeting a number of the old time friends in the community that he has so faithfully represented in congress for the past four years. The approaching legislation that will be needed in the securing of the carrying out of the Missouri river fridge program is one in which the present able congressman as the rep resentative of the first district has a great interest and which is shared by the residents of this part of the Ftate and especially in the counties of Cass, Otoe, Richardson and Lancas- ter where the need of the bridges has an actjOD by E. Porter Stewart been felt for several years. 'against the Bank of Union, asking In his service at Washington Con- judgment against the defendant bank gressman Morehead has been a real jn the 6um of 5502. 75, which it is representative of his people and mat- ciaimed was due the plaintiff as the tera that pertained to his district resuit 0f the costs made necessary in and to the residents there have had the conection of a judgment secured there have the close personal atten-jbv tne Banfc cf Union against George tion of the dongressman who has.u shnitor f i-ninn ceen on tne jod every day or tne ses sions and in personally investigating requests of his people has secured some very fine results. Being a farm er as well as having experience in retail business and banking the con gressman has a wide experience that has stood him in excellent shape in the securing of legislation that might be desired by the west and in the fight for farm relief and the better ment of the conditions in the farm ing communities. PENNANT SOLICITORS From Friday's Daily At the noonday luncheon of the Plattsmouth Ad clutr yesterday bo-! licitor for each block in the business section was appointed, to look after the canvas for the sale of "Welcome" pennants to go on the flag poles used in street decoration here on days other than when it is proper to dis play the National Emblem itself. These pennants are 3x6 feet in size, of red, white and blue bunting, the wording "Welcome" being printed in large letters on the field of white at the center. They are fast color, and come complete with gromlets ready to hang on the poles, being furnished by the same company that furnished the street decorations here. By tak ing a quantity at one time, a price of 75 cents each has been secured and they will be sold at this price, the Ad club sponsoring their sale without any idea of profit, as did the Legion the sale of the flags some years ago. The Legion has purchased 200 of the posters, "Rules for Display of the Flag," with illustrations in color, and will furnish these together with a card listing the days on which it is fitting and proper to unfurl Old Glory to the breeze free of charge to every flae outfit owner. To facilitate speedy distribution of these posters and cards, they will be placed in the hands of the Ad club solicitors to be given out as they make the rounds selling pennants. WILL BESIDE IN OMAHA From Friday's DaWy Mrs. M. E. Manspeaker, who was visiting with her son. George Bruhl and family at Lincoln, was here for a few days visiting with the old friends and attending to some of her business affairs, leaving here to go to Omaha where she is expecting to make her home. Mrs. Manspeaker will act as housekeeper at the home of Mrs. Dora Alexander Talley, supreme clerk of the Woodman Circle and an old friend of Mrs. Manspeaker. The new posi tion is a very pleasant one and will ,"be an ideal position for Mrs. Man speaker who is an ideal housekeeper and Mrs. Talley is very fortunate in pecuring her for the position of the Kimprvisor of her household. The rnanv friends here trust that Mrs Manspeaker may find a great deal of happiness in her new home. WILL SERVE AS 0PEBAT0B From Thursday's Daily Earl Hoenshell, who has for the nast two vears been the baggage man at thA loral Burlington station, is now enjoying a short vacation and on the conclusion of the vacation will take un his work as a telegraph op erator at Oreapolis for the railroad ed company. Earl has been studying telegraphy during his services here and now will be a full fledged hand ler of the telegraph keys. He has a number of members of his family in the telegraph service and will follow in the same lines of work at which thev have been so successful. Mr. HIenshell is a son of F. M. Hoenshell, roadmaster of the "Burlington of the Omaha division. - ' Journal Want Ads bring remits, JESSIE ROBERTSON IMPROVING From Thursday's Dally The friends of Miss Jessie' M. Robertson, republican candidate for register of deeds, will be pleased to learn that she is showing some mark ed improvement at her home where she has been confined for the past week suffering from an attack of smallpox. The case has been a very severe one and caused the patient a gerat deal of suffering and for several days her condition was criti cal but it was thought that the case is improving and the patient may soon be on the highway to recovery from the illneg8 E. P. Stewart Files Suit for Court Costs Action Against Bank of Union Asfcs Sum of $502.75 for Money Spent in Case in Court From Thur8(3ay s Dally w,. Tnnr-nin in th nffic of the clerk of tne district court was filed The petition recites that on May 13 1925. the plaintiff as the agent of the defendant bank and not aa the sheriff of Cass county, levied on cer- tain personal property or George H. Shrader in the village of Union, to satisfy a chattel mortgage held by the defendant bank against Shrader. As the result of the levying and tak- ng of said property the plaintiff in this action. E. Porter Stewart, was compelled to defend an action in the district court brought by the said George Shrader. In the trial of the case ana tne securing or tne veraict in favor of the bank and the plaintiff Porter Stewart, the sum of S500 was eiDended in attorney fees as well asxrurt costs and1 which the plaintiff ' asks be paid by the bank as the acts and reasons incident to the suit were caused by the litigation of the de- Thompson, all of Raymond. Neb. The dents of the city as a ooaraing ana ucm., uwu "njiug uu me cuni fendant bank and without any reward oldest person present was Riley John- rooming place, although in the last paign to give this locality the bridge to the Plaintiff save from the ordinary fees allowed bv law. Mr. Stewart is represented in the action, by Judge Ben S. Baker and S. Arlon Lewis of Omaha. FORMER TEACHER MARRIED The announcements have been re ceived here of the marriage on Au gust 10th at Blue Hill. Nebraska of Miss Lucy Goll to Mr. Rolland house of Henry Field, and also visit Dennen of Norton, Kansas. The wed- ing Station KFNF, the well known ding was held at the home of the radio station operated by the Henry bride's parents in the Nebraska city Field Seed company, and whose pro and was attended by a number of grams are enjoyed very much by the the close friends of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. Dennen will be at home at Norton after September 1st. The bride was a teacher in the Plattsmouth schools the last year and one of the most popular teachers in the city and with her artistic musical work was a great favorite with the Plattsmouth public. The many friends here will loin in their well wishes to the young people and extend to them the hope for rnanv vears of success nd haDDi- ness. LEAVES FOR THE EAST From Friday's Dally This morning Mrs. Hamilton Thorne and little daughters, Beverly and Betty who have been spending the summer here at the home of Mrs. Thome's father, Attorney D. O. Dwyer, departed for Boston where they go to join Captain Thorne, , fcQo wr, a.ci,n n Atv t Fort Andrews, situated just out of Boston and where the family will re- join him. Captain Thorne has been on duty at Fort Benning, Georgia, and the climate in the south not being the best for the health of the children they have remained here at the home of the grandfather un til the re-assignment of the father to a post in the north. While enroute Mrs. Thorne and daughters will stop at Philadelphia to visit with old friends there as Captain Thorne was assigned to duty at the University of Pennsylvania and the family en joyed very much their home in the exposition city. AN UNLUCKY DAY The persons who have a superstit ious streak in them sure have had a tough time today in the use of rab bits' feet, and other devices calcu lated to ward off bad luck, as today was one of the supposedly unlucky days of the year Friday, the 13th. Friday is generally accepted by tradition down through the years to be the day of fasting and medita tions as well as not beine the most auspicious for making any changes or traveling, but when it"has the numerals of 13 also attached to it, there is double danger of bad luck. the superstitious believe. Family Reunion Held in This City on Wednesday Gather Here as the Most Convenient Spot for the Reunion From Many Localities. From Friday's Daily The members of the Johnson fam ily, residing in Mills county, Iowa, as well as Cass county, Nebraska, and the points adjacent to this locality were gathered here on Wednesday for a family reunion and get together of the relatives from many varied sec tions of the country and while there were none of the family residing here they selected the tourist park In this city as the most central spot for all of the members of the family to gather at. The members of the party hailed rom fourteen towns and from five states and the gathering was one of the greatest enjoyment to all of the family present. The party enjoyed a fine picnic din ner and alBO the opportunity of be- ing able to visit with each other for the first time in a number or years and the afternoon was devoted to the pleasures of social conversation and the renewal of old ties. Among those who participated iJi this happy event were Mrs. Samuf Masters, Mrs. Minnie Johnson, Albert Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Johnson, Mrs. Jennie Hixson. all of Malvern: W. R. Shepard and family of Hast- ings; Mr. and Mrs. George E. Mas- ters, Glenwood; Marie Schroeder, Folsom; Oliver Asquith and family, tianan, la. ; air. ana Airs, iesier Wright and Dale Swisher, Council Bluffs; J. G. Johnson. Winifred,! Mont.; J. E. Johnson and Warren ! Johnson of Oregon House, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Miller, J. H. Johnson, fc.aitn jonnson, Claude jonnson, Weeping Water, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Kimer worman, Avoca, NeD. ; AiiS3 Edith Hoehn, St. Paul, Minn.; Mr. a"u wn. n.. r. .miner suu laumj,. fiimwooa, isec; August iange, syra- cuse. Neb.; Robert Masters and Miss Beulah Masters, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Linch; Lincoln, Neb.-; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde campln, Mrs. E.lla Balr. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Thompson and Gladys son, Malvern, who is 93. The original iamliy lived at one time southwest! of Malvern, Iowa VISITORS AT KFNF From Friday's Daily The past week a number of the residents of Cass countv have been visiting at Shenandoah. Iowa, and taking in the sights around the seed residents of the farming districts Among those who enjoyed the drive and visit at the radio station were Mr. and Mrs. August Rieke and son. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stock, Will Schlueter, Emll Schlueter, Mr. and Mrs. G. Stock and Mabel and Marius Stock, Mr. and Mrs. William Stock , and children, Roy, YV niard. Marion, Reuben and Lila, all of Murdock; J. Umland and wire, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin 'Umland and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Um- land, of Lagie; Mr. and Mrs. . E. A- Emshoff, daughters ana son, Miss iMeta Mueller, of Avoca; Mrs. J. W. iriaynie, riausmuum; nerniau n,ugei - tt . ii . tt T-i i kemeier. Murray; Mr. and Mrs. Ed th f9miiT Teci MotviMo uui-uiui u.uu """"j . Stohlman and Paul Murphy, all of . . Louisville. SUFFERS SLIGHT RELAPSE From Friday's Daily Louis Kroehler, of this city, who has been at the Immanuel hospital in Omaha for the past three weeks and who was Peted on a week ago for a very severe case of kidney trouble, ' - 'TC ... . . r. . . to nave ranieu iu. vci j guuu oua pc Mr. Kroehler suffered a severe coughing spell and which caused the opening of the wounds made in the operation and for some little time the patient was suffering very much, but last evening was reported as rally ing in very good shape. Mr. Kroeh ler has not been in the best of health for some time and his condition has aggrevated the effects of the opera tion, although he has made as sat isfactory progress as could be expect ed under the circumstances, up until the time of yesterday's setback. NOTE OF APPRECIATION I desire to take this means of ex pressing my sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to those friends who so loyally supported me at the pri mary election on last Tuesday. If time would permit I should like to meet every voter personally and express my appreciation. I shall endeavor at all times to merit your confidence in me. " A. R. JOHNSON, Democratic Nominee for Sheriff. MRS. JOHN FIGHT IMPROVING From Friday's Daily The many friends of Mrs. John Fight, one of the highly esteemed ladies of the city, were delighted this morning to see Mrs. Fight down in the business section of the city for the first time in a period of about a year. M,rs. Fight has been in fail ing health and her family and friends for several weeks were apprehensive of her recovery but she has in the last few months shown increasing strength and is now able to be around and look after a part of her activi ties and to be out and enjoying the society of her friends. Plattsmouth Hotel Building is Disposed Of 0ae "e Leading Hotels of the City Purchased . by Omaha Man Plans Not Announced. From Friday's Daily The Plattsmouth Hotel building, situated at Third and Main streets. has been disposed of by the owner, P. F. Goos. to Omaha parties, who will in the next few days take over (the building, although Mr. Goos will for the present remain in charge of the property. The building, it is stated, was bought by a Mr. Johnson, of Omaha, hut who has not nurchased the fur- nishings of the hotel, which still re-J main the property of Mr. Goos, and which he will endeavor to dispose of to anyone who may desire to lease me Duiiaing or remove mem to some other location. Just what the new owner of the building contemplates doing with the property has not been announced and for the present at least the hotel will continue under the management of Mr Goos. at the river band but that by the This building is one of the old es-! nieans of bridge can be made a great tablished hotel structures in this ' Part of the transcontinental high section of Nebraska, and is very ad-jwavs- vantageously located to the station In the formation of the bridge nf th Burlinirton railroad and also ' movement Cass county has had a for those who may be employed at the shons and for fc Wriod of rome fnrtv vears haa served the interest of the traveling public and the resi- two years the dining: room oi tne hotel has Deen ciosea oy xur. uoou, GIVEN BIRTHDAY SURPRISE From Saturday's Dally UdSl events "uuuw. given a very pleasant surprise on the occasion of his 18th birthday anni- versary and in which a large num oer oi me ouuS menus Pa. u.au. next few yearg makes the need of a The time was spent in games and bridg? here imperative and from all music by the members of the jolly sectiona of central Nebraska and Iowa party and one of the chief fun pro- comes the demand for the further ad ducing games was that of the suit vancement of tne bridge program un case race and in which partners con- tn 1t irioii tested, the prizes being won by Beatrice Am and Ira Mumm and the consolation prizes Dy jviarie aperry and Kenneth Trlvely. The plesures of the evening were enhanced by two birthday cakes in red ana wnite aaaea to tne ueuguis of this feature of the evening and in tne serving Airs, nusuucu was In honor of 8 the occasion Eugene received many beautiful and attrac-. tlve presents. M Those who attended the event, were: Helen Sharp. Fern Jahrig, . . . 1 Marie Snerry, Miiarea nail, Mary Ellen Vallery, Beatrice Arn. Isabel , . . ftiarsnaii. marjone aiu, uaruue ricn- I f"'J,reTf Ed5.e,rti'X1, Elizabeth Glas payed on tne spacloU3 iawn, till the Lucille Hatt, Gladys Bushnell. Henry call for lunch wa8 BOUndedf when alI Marshall. Ira Mumm, Paul Pickett, did ample justice to the repast. Justus Llllie. Joe Buttery. Kenneth, Those preSent were Ruth and Trively, Fred McMaken. Robert Liv- Helen warga, Helen and Teenie Kou ingston, Henry Wooster, Clement bek Mary and Eieanor Swatek. An Wooster, Lafe Sharp, Donald Bush- nie and uary Duda, Eleanor and Lil nell. Mr. and Mrs. W B. Tracey and lian sedlak. Anna Knieke. Josephine the guest of honor, Eugene Bush- janda RUtb Rotter, Margaret La- nell. GIVES REAL SERVICE Prom Saturday's Daily The visit of Congressman John H. Morehead to this city Thursday was From Saturday's Daily of a great deal of interest to the old The reports received here today by veterans of the civil war that are relatives from the bedside of Mrs. still with us, as Congressman More- Gertrude Gamblin at the Paxton Me head has been a real worker in behalf morial hospital in Omaha, indicate of the veterans in securing their pen- the patient is in quite serious shape sion increases that were made pos- there following a sudden attack of sible under the recent act of congress, acute appendicitis and which has A greater part of the pension mat- been followed by a case of peritonitis ters were handled through Attorney that has made the case doubly ser- J. A. Capwell and who, taking the matter up with the congressman, se- cured prompt results. In looking after the needs and wishes of his people Congressman Morehead does not de- pend on the services of his secretary or any correspondence, but gets out and personally sees that the desires of his people here in Nebraska are ful filled if this is possible and which is the kind of service that is appre- j wish to express to my friends ciated back home in the district that over Ca8S county my sincere thanks the congressman represents. Real for the support given men at the service for the people of a district primary election in the contest for is more badly needed than a repre- the demoCratic nomination for sher sentative who is filled with eloquence lff TheIr aid and assistance and Congressman Morehead has given always be a very pleasant remem-- some real service. brance of the many friendB who were . ' so loyaL - . J Phone ns the news. J louis keil. j Missouri River Bridge Plan Needs Constant Boosting Sections of the State That Are With out Means of Travel Must Get Busy. From Saturday's Lally The state bridge commission that was authorized by the legislature in 1925 to look over the matter of the securing of free bridges between the states of Iowa and Nebraska, met at Lincoln yesterday to discuss the plans for presentation to the coming ses sion of the legislature in 1927. This commission was authorized to examine and recommend the sites at Omaha, Sioux City and Nebraska City for crossings for f rea .bride-ea and in the furtherance of this movement cen- eus of the number crossing the bridges already in use at these points has been taken. Since the enactment of the legisla tion creating the commission there lias developed in the state the plan of a general bridge program over the Missouri river that has in addition to the first three sites the proposition of bridges at Plattsmouth, Rulo and Blair, which would adequately sup ply the different sections of the coun try. The residents of Lincoln and the territory through the central por tion of the state have recognized the need of a bridge at Plattsmouth to adequately supply the proper means ;f travel for this part cf the state and the matter has been very ably pre sented a number of times by the Lin coln chamber of commerce officials and particularly by B. A. George, the father of the better roads program of the state and who is also boosting for the .better and more bridges over . the Missouri river that the good roads of Nebraska and Iowa need not stop , leading part and the Cass County Bridge and Highway association of i which our genial friend, J. A. Gard- ner of the Eagle Beacon, is the presi- mai is bo oauiy neeaeu ana wnicn can be secured by the proper effort being made by the residents of the territory that will be benefited by the cross ing of the river by a bridge at Platts mouth. -system in Cass county and west in Lancaster county to connect up with th -.,ct f!irthcr v.oBt aa n the Iowa plan of good roads in the t,q liuioo ,' in t, nr bridges and have no structures al - ready jn service should see that the legislation that the 1927 legislature will take up includes these propo6i- tions in tne previsions in legislation similar to that which secured for south Dakota a real bridge program. ENJOYABLE BIRTHDAY PARTY, From Saturday.s DaIly Yesterday being the 14th anniver- of fl birth f Irma pm , T t.'. iuis. J ue rvciub.il. iiUilL ui lutr vuuuc , . , ; , , ., VeTebrate the occasion lo neip ceieDrate tne occasion. j I 1 1 I h- H I I J M 1 I I I I ?t III 111 N I III l1. V.ir- . boda. Beatrice Kreiei. Airnes Kon- frst, Mary and Anna Zitka and the guest of honor, Irma Pittman. MRS. GAME LIN VERY POORLY ious and caused the greatest appre-1 hension to members of the family circle. The many friends here will regret very much to learn of the condition of Mrs. Gamblin and trust that she may be able to withstand the ordeal and soon be out of danger. CARD OF APPRECIATION PLAY MONDAY NIGHT Monday night from 10 to 11 in fact every Monday night at that hour the Barnyard Twins (Walt and Ray) well known radio entertain ers from Louisville and Cedar Creek, will furnish their second program from KOIL under Crosley auspices and as paid radio entertainers. The boys are constantly working up new barnyard innovations and with the Crosley Twins, vocalists, furnish a real snappy one-hour's program. Tune them in Monday night. We are sure you will enjoy their pro- gram Death of Old Resident of This Part of State Nicholas C. Halmes Passes Away at Home in Metropolis Was Re tired Cass Co. Farmer. From Saturday's Dall I Yesterday afternoon at the home, 29 C 3 Harris street, Omaha, occurred the death of Nicholas C. Halmes, former resident of Plattsmouth and Weeping Water and a son of the late Nicholas Halmes, prominent Cass county pioneer farmer. Mr. Halme6 has not been in the best of health for some years and had gradually been failing until death came to his relief and brought to him the everlasting rest. The deceased was reared to man hood in Cass county and was for a number of years engaged in the mill ing business at Weeping Water and also in farming, at both of which he was very successful and made a foundation for his old age. In the last twelve years Mr. Halmes has made his home at Omaha, where he enjoyed the closing years of life until ill health forced him to give up the activities of a useful life and lead a retired life. He is survived by the widow, MrB. Anna Halmes; one son, George, of Fort Madison, Iowa, and one daugh ter. Miss Mary Halmes, who is living with the mother. There alBO remain three brothers, Peter of near this city; "Joe Halmes of Arkansas, and George Halmes of California; three sisters, Mrs. Lena Binnie, of Califor nia, Mrs. Rose Schutz, of TexaB, and Mrs. Mary Tice, of Plalnview, Ne braska. QUEEN ESTHERS MEET From Saturday's Daily The Queen Esther's class of the Methodist Sunday school held a very delightful meeting at the home of Miss Elsie Nelson and who was as sisted in entertaining and serving by Miss Ruth Patton. The members had a very Interest ing business session of the class and also a real time in a social way with some fourteen of the members in attendance and having one of the times of their lives ' Dainty refreshments were served at uu PPrt,Priaie auueu iu the enjoyment of the occasion and was a fiiD& close of a Tery flDe eve- ninS as aI1 expressed their full ap- precianuu ui uanue eujujeu iu me limit. Journal Want Ads bring results. Cause and Effect! Only a strong bank can hold the confidence of its community and only a bank which does com mand confidence can continue to grow stronger. The present strength of The Firs t National Bank is both a reason for and a result of the public's confidence in this institution. THE F1BST NATIONAL BANK THE BANK WHgPE YQU PiBL AT HQMl KATTSMOUTH J Loyal Service Class Holds a Fine Program Christian Church Organization Gives a Delightful Social Event Last Evening. From Fridays Daliy The Loyal Service class of the Christian church last evening gave a very pleasant social event at the church building that was enjoyed by a large number and where the at tendants at the event found a place of enjoyment for the heat of the evening and a real program offered them that kept them well amused while the refreshments of ice cold watermelon, ice cream and cake add ed to the pleasures of all of the members of the party. During the course of the evening readings were given by Miss Opal Hardison, little MiBses Phyllis Don aldson and Mary Redd, Miss Pauline Parker and Janet Stone, all of which were well given and reflected the greatest credit upon those who took part in this feature of the program. Another pleasing feature of the evening was the piano and drum duet given by two of the little folks, Catherine and Wallace Terryberry, that showed the greatest skill on the part of the little folks. Mr. Roy Olson, who often delight ed the Plattsmouth public with his work as an entertained was heard in several whistling numbers that added very much to the interest of the program. The accordian numbers given by Norman Warthen and Irene Edgerton also were very pleasing and enjoy ed by all of the members of the large crowd present. Piano selections were given by Misses Amy Elliott and Elizabeth Sitzman, while Miss Treva Edgerton and Miss Rachael Baldwin favored the program with a piano duet, all of these being very delightfully rend ered and enjoyed to the utmost. Miss Maude Stone was heard in a charming vocal number and Mrs. Earl Redd and Miss Opal Hardiaon In a vocal duet that added to the com pletion of a real 'entertaining pro gram. As the result of their efforts the class received a very neat sum that will be applied on their church work. WILL TEACH AT BR0WNELL From Saturday Daily Miss Clara Mae Morgan, grand daughter of Mrs. M. A. Street of this city, who was graduated from the University of Omaha the past year, will teach the coming year at Brow nell hall, the Episcopal church pri vate school for girls in the state me tropolis. Miss Morgan will teach in the primary department of Brownell Hall and her splendid qualifications in this line of work will make her a valuable member of the faculty at the well known Omaha school. The many friends here of Miss Morgan will be pleased to learn of her being selected for this teaching position and In which she will more than make good. Need help ? You can get it quickly by placing your ad in the Journal. year of Progress! 1 TT?