Nebraska State Histori caj. Society BARGAIN Wednesday EDITION BARGAIN Wednesday EDITION vol. no. XT.TT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1926. NO. 72 fa journal Council Has Tame and Quiet Session Very little Business of Importance Handled Electrolier Bids Again Rejected. From Tuesday's Dally The city legislative body, the great common council of the municipality held a very quiet session last eve ning, largely occupied -with the con sideration of the usual first of the month bills and also the deliberation of the lighting committee on the electrolier contract for the new dis trict on Sixth street. The electrolier district contract oc cupied the attention of the committee for a considerable period of time and when the members came back from their deliberations it was to find that the two bids, that of the Gamer Electric Co., and the E. C. Bennett Electrical Co., of Omaha, were both in excess of the amount that had been estimated by the city engineer and which made necessary the re jection of the bids and again the city will ask the bidders to submit their figures on the work. A communication was received from the O. Campbell Co., of Lin coln, who have had the task of the city auditing for the past several years, asking that the money duo the auditors on the contract be paid as the company had completed their work and was entitled to the same. This was placed on file and the mat ter left as before. The report of Chief of Police A. R. Johnson showed the sum of J152 collected In fines and costs for the ast mil i j uaj s. av pidv Mica iiinnio TCMo-or showed that the sum of $765.97 had been collected In her office and turn ed over to the city treasurer in the past month. The report of City Treasurer John E. Kirkham showed that the sum of $16,121.03 in overdrawn funds had been subtracted from the funds in the city treasury there remained a surplus of $28,352.90. The register ed warrants against the city at this time were reported as amounting to $67,205.83. The funds of the city were reported as being deposited In the various banks of the city as fol- lows: First National. $10,550.90; Farmers State. $9,493.32; Platts mouth State, $8,309.57. t..j ii-iii; tt-i v- i: I . . j . eluding an error in the August re port to be $165. Councilman Luschinsky of the fire and water committee reported that they had investigated the needs ol warning signs near the city schools and found that the signs of the type needed could be purchased for $6.35 each and which would aid in pro tecting the children from danger from the auto travel. On motion of Coun cilman Tidball the committee was au thorized to purchase some of these signs for use. Mavor Johnson proposed a resolu- tion that would call In the $37,000 of city warrants that bears the rate or seven per cent and instead have war rants for six per cent issued. The mayor stated that the banks of the city would redeem the seven per cent warrants nad take other war rants at six per cent and by the reduction in interest the city would save several thousand dollars. The resolution was passed by the unani mous vote of the council. Representatives of the Night & Day Signal Co., were present to dis cuss, the need of the red stop signals at the intersections of the arterial highways and a demonstration was staged by this company at the close of the council meeting. There was a very large number of the meat and grocery dealers of the city present at the meeting to wit ness the presentation of the ordin ance that ha.d been prepared and which covered the Sunday closing City provisions of the meat market and from the vacation was delayed for grocery stores, but while the ordin- some time by the condition of Mrs. ance had been prepared by City At- Brooks, who finally recovered suffi torney Capwell at the request of the ciently to return to the home of the city and placed in the hands of one, family in Burlington, but has been of the members of the council for introduction, it failed to see the elec tric light and the Sunday closing act is to rest at least until October 25th .before It can be enacted. The following claims were recom mended by the finance committee of the city council and their payment ordered by the city council: Platts. Water Co., fire hy drant rental $1,262.50 Neb. Gas & Elec. Co., street lights 248.2S Neb. Gas & Elec. Co., elec troliers Lin. Tel. Co., rents and tolls Claus Boetel, burying three dogs Jess Warga, lamps to city H. L. Kruger, glass and labor J. A. Capwell, expense regis tering bonds J. F. Warga, repairs city Jail J. F. Warga, sythe blade Fred Patterson; surveying C. E. Hartford, fuel city 74.44 5.15 1.931 5.60 1.89 16.20 1.10; 2.25 6.00 4 3S.85 14.40 3.00 18.55 82.20 18. SO 58.20 36.00 3.00 12.00 21.00 24.00 22.40 50.62 22.40 1.60 23.16 8.00 111.51 2.50 Corn Shucking Contest at the Luke Wiles Farm Event to be Held on or Near Novem ber 5th Winners to Compete in the State Contest. On or about November 5th there will be staged at the Luke Wiles farm the great Cass county corn shucking j contest, suitable prizes being given by the merchants of Plattsmouth for the four best winners. This is the elimination contest for the $200.00 in prizes to be given in the Nebraska state contest November 10th. All caring to enter this contest in which the winners will be eligible for. I " i the state contest, are asked to regis-i Iter their names with W. G. Davis,; Secretary of the Plattsmouth Cham-j ber of Commerce, or with L. R. t Snipes, County Agent, at Weeping Water, but we must have their names by October 25th. Thi3 will be an interesting event, and Plattsmouth is delighted to be chosen as the place for the county contest and extends to the contest ants and their friends who come to see the race, a hearty welcome and best wishes for a jolly good time. If Rex Young knows the names of good " . . '6"1 emer, piease uuuse mis uurc auu i them. Wednesday, October 13th, the Ne- cuucaua, """" xolu. 'braska Good Roads Association will hold its annual meeting at the hotel Rome, in Omaha. We are in receipt of a letter from i Mr. P. E. Clement, Legislative Secre tary of this association, in which he states: "One of the main questions to come before the meeting will be the adoption of a definite program to ! lay before the legislature. This mat ter should be thoroughly discussed, so the program adopted will receive the hearty support of every mem ber. ..." Judge Begley of the Inter-State Bridge Association, will speak at 2 ;platt"smouth be well represented at p. m. it is oi vital importance inai this meeting, and it is urged that not only members of the Nebraska Good Roads Association make it a point to be present, but also a good represen tation from our business men. W. G. DAVIS, Secretary. igr'Are you a member of the Chamber or uommercei VISIT MBS. BROOKS From Tuesday's Dally Mr. and Mrs. John W. Crabill. of this city, with their daughter, Miss Alice, motored to Omaha Sunday, where they spent a few hours with Mrs. W. G. Brooks, of Burlington, Iowa, who is at the Methodist hos pital in that city. Mrs. Brooks has been poorly since her recent trip to the Minnesota lakes, where the Brooks and Crabill families enjoyed ' their summer outing and their return in failing health since that time, and under the 'constant care of a nurse. It was decided that it would be best to have the patient removed to a hos pital and she was brought to Omaha to the Methodist hospital, where she has been for the past week. While in Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Cra bill visited with Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Kennedy, who have a very attractive new home in the Elmwood park addi tion to Omaha, one of the choice resi dence sections of the state metrop- olis. SELLS SHELDON LAND lrrom Tuesday's Dally The land belonging to the Charles ;H. Sheldon estate, located nnuthenst of this city along the Missouri rivei, wa3 sold this morning at the farm by Frank A. Cloidt, administrator of the estate to settle up the affairs of the estate. The land was sold tc William Ferguson, a brother-in law of the deceased and with whom he made his home, the land bringing a price of some $1,500. hall Standard Oil Co., gas and oil John Iverson, repairs Tidball Lumber Co., lumber and material Neb. &. Iowa Steel Tank Co., culverts John Zitka, street work J. N. Elliott, same M. B. Allen, same . Leroy Elliott, same George Taylor, same Carl Egenberger. same James Wynn, same Glen Henry, same Franklyn Kief, same Will Reed, same ' W. S. Hart, same Walt Byers, same J. N. Elliott, gas and oil Modern Construction Co.. concrete work Gamer Electric Co., flashlights Big Community Gathering Held at College Hill College Hill and Fairview Join in Big Event Some 500 Per sons Present. From Wednesday's Dally Last evening the College Hill schoolhouse and community center south of Louisville, was the scene of a very delightful gathering of the residents of that district together with that of Fairview, the two com munity clubs joining in a great demonstration- that was one of the largest held in that part of the coun ty and in which some 500 persons took part and many more were un able to gain entrance to the building and join in the pleasant occasion. The event was a social given in honor of the College Hill Farmers Union band, an organization of the young people under the direction of E. H. Schulhoff of Plattsmouth and which has gained the reputation of being one of the best in that section of the county. As the friends gatherel at the school house the members of the band gave several numbers that were very much enjoyed by all of the members of the party and reflected the great est skill on the part of the young people. A very fine program had been ar ranged by the talent from the two communities that added a great deal of interest to the occasion. A most delightful vocal duet was given by Irene and Dorothy Reister that showed the ladies to be real art ists in their work. Miss Ella Dehning also added to the delight of the large audience with a piano number of great beauty. The Vogler sisters, also a part of the talented group in this section of the county were heard in a vocal duet that added interest to the pro gram. Iola and Lonella Vogler gave this number. Miss Esther Albert showed her skill as an entertained by a very clever reading and also a most de lightful piano number during the evening. The male trio, Frederick, Victor and Christy Stohlman, gave a num ber of vocal selections that were re ceived with the most marked ap proval by the large audience. The accompaniment for the trio was play ed by Mrs. Lydia Newman, sister of the singers in a very artistic manner. Not the least of the interesting features of the evening was the vocal solo of Christy Stohlmann, who gave as his offering the always pleasing "Pale Moon." the accompaniment be ing played by Miss Elizabeth Tritsch. Henry Heil gave a real exhibition of old time fiddling and Miss Geneva Urish seconded on the piano for the very enjoyable numbers. A number of stunts were offered after the program not the least of these being the Kiddie Kar race be tween the College Hill and Fairview clubs, and while Ray Mayfield of Fairview was under the wire as the winner the fact that George Kraft. College Hill racer, had a puncture on his Kar caused his loss of the race and it may be reconstested later. The judges of the Kiddie Kar Tace were Ed Schulhof, Plattsmouth; Jacob W. Tritsch, Lincoln and C. G. Mayfield of Louisville. The Fairfield club also gave a very clever stunt in the impersonating of the College Hill older people as they appeared thirty years ago when boys and girls in school and which brought a great deal of merriment as the College Hill folks viewed themselves as they were years ago. This was very cleverly arranged and carried out. The community, singing under the leadership of Ray 'Mayfield was also one of the pleasing stunts of the evening and enjoyed by all of the party. At the close refreshments were served that netted the sum of $37.50 for the community fund. The College Hill community club is up and doing and proved them selves real live wire entertainers and have always an eye toward doing things for the advancement of their splendid community. DISTINGUISHED MASON ILL Robert E. French,, for the past twenty-six years grand custodian of the Nebraska A. F. & A. M., 13 ser iously ill at his home in Kearney, and yesterday afternoon Edwin D. Crites, grand master, and Dr. J. B. Lichtenwallner, of Omaha, chairman of the Masonic relief committee, left Omaha for Kearney to visit Mr. French. Mr. French is a former grand mas ter of the Nebraska Masons and has had charge of the office of custodian for more than a quarter of a century and in Masonic circles over the state is known as "Uncle Bob." Mr. French has been a visitor in this city at numerous times and his friends here In the Masonic circles and especially among the older members are legion. Legal blanks of all lands for sale at the Journal office. CIVIL WAR RELIC The public library lias quite a uni que relic of the great civil war dayj when the nation was torn by the in ternal conflict and this is in the form of a belt buckle with the let ters "U. S." on it and was at one time the possession of some soldier of the Union army. This belt buckle; was dug up at Bancroft, Virginia, on the Washing ton and Old Dominion line some ten years ago and was doubtless lost on the field of one of the many battles that swept the state of Virginia in the days of 1851 to "1865 and buried by the soil of the old dominion was brought to light in the excavation made by the railroad engineers. The buckle was presented to the library by Mrs. W. G. Davis, wife of the sec retary of the chamber of commerce Support of Home Institutions Begits Support Burlington Freight Shipping Is One Way of Giving a Boost to This, City. The philosopher Emerson states that a man may hide himself in the "tall sticks" and if he invents some thing that the world needs, the world will beat a path to his door or words to that effect. Ralph Waldo Emerson was eccentric, but he has a mind that will live thru the ages. Also he ad vises that if tomorrow what you said today, is untrue then deny todays statement with all your might. In other words only a wise man ever changes his mind. The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad company is to Plattsmouth what any great industry is to a grow ing city. It's employees buy our gro ceries; rent our houses; drink our pop; buy our shoes; in fact the pay roll of the Burlington railroad is the greatest asset this cjty possesses to day, and to curtail f.e earning capac ity of tha Burlingtot, Route, is to kill the goose that lays te golden eggs. Caesar cried 'Ef .ti Brute!" and fell stricken, asaasstCaiu br,.a trusted friend. The practice of chipping freight into Plattsmouth thru any other source than the Burlington, is disloyalty to the best interests of the Burlington and to Plattsmouth. When the Chamber of Commerce is confronted with questions of curtail ment by the C. B. & Q. in men, or ex pansion of their plant, the first and most convincing argument we must have is "Plattsmouth ships via the Burlington Route." So we come to the second thought given by Emerson. If thoughtlessly, we know, not intentionally, in the scramble of business.-we have forgot ten this great fact, then we can glad ly change our minds, and resolve to see that this pay roll is not to be em barrassed by any lack of co-operation on the part of any citizen of Platts mouth. McKinley once in a speech during the McKinley-Bryan campaign stated, "It is better to have things worth a 1vllnK on1 liora Yl A H i 1 1 0 T" in VlllV them witn, tnan it is 10 nave xuem worth ten cents, and not have the dime." The same facts hold good here. It is near-sightedness for the sake of a few pennies saving, or a trifle inconvenience to embarrass the pay-roll that furnishes the pennies with which we transact business. In other words, what would it matter, if an article is worth only a penny, if there is no one with pennies to spend? Tighter and tighter, must the lines of co-operation be drawn; eagerly we must watch our steps, to see that in everything Plattsmouth is FIRST; and such a real pleasure and satisfaction must come to us in this concentration oC purpose to serve night and day our own city. W. G. DAVIS, Secretary. 3gpAre you a member of the Chamber of Commerce? ENJOY DELIGHTFUL TIME From Tuesday's Daily The home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry! Born, a few miles west of this city was the scene of a very delightful gathering Sunday of the relatives and friends at a picnic dinner given by the Born family in honor of their guests. Miss Elizabeth Byers and Miss Bernice Albrecht of Plymouth, Mich-; jgan. A very fine time was enjoyed i by the members of the party for the; ,aay ana 11 win ue ioiig most aeiigni- tfully remembered. Those attending were: Mrs. Leonard Born, Mr. and Mrs. George Born, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Born, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Born and family and grandson, Mervin Bartek, Mr. Chas. Stoehr and family, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Stoehr and family, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Christoffersen of Herman, Nebraska, Mrs. Catherine. Nolting and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nolting, Mr. and Mrs. Henry "Nolting, Mr. Jessie Haines, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Nolting and son, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Petereit and family, Mr. and Mrs. Everet Spangler, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Meisinger and son, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Born and family and the guests of honor Miss Elizabeth Beyer and Miss Bernice Albrecht. , All local news is in the Journal. Cass County Bankers in Annual Meeting t tit v iii 3 Large Number Arc m Attendance at Alvo to Enjcy the Fine Pro gram Arranged. From Wednesday s Daily lesieraay oeiug toiumuusua ana affording; a greater part of the bank- ers of Cass county a holiaay. the oc- msiuu was Maui; lut-tiiiiK ui was ai me nospnai during me opera Cass County Bankers association and f tion and returned home yesterday, the pleasant little city of Alvo waj j afternoon well pleased with the buc the scene of the gathering of the j cess of the operation, financiers. j Those who were present Irom all , sections of the county carried away a very fine remembrance of the de lightful hospitality that was afford ed them by the Alvo people and the event was one of the most successful that the association has enjoyed. The executive session was opened with the address of welcome given by Arthur Dinges, the mayor of Alvo and who welcomed the county bank ers to his home city and assurrotl them that the place was their's for the day. The responses were made by Henry A. Guthmann of Murdock and Mrs. C. W. Fahnstock of Avoca, for the bankers and their ladies and which were both very pleasantly given. The chief address of the formal business session was by C M. Skiles, a former Alvo resident and now gen eral counsel for the guarantee fund commission, who related the many egal phases of the fund administra tion that are arising from time to time and the points that the commis sion has had in court in the settle ment of many of their cases. M. Weil of the National Bank of rnniM'co of Lincoln also discussed the "Country Banks and Its Corres pondent" and covered many points of interest in this part of the banking business. The session was presided over by Hon. W. B. Banning of Union, resi dent, with R. H. Hastain of Louis ville as vice president and Guy I. Clements of Elmwood as secretary. While the men of the banker's party were engaged at their deliber ations the ladies were entertained at afternoon tea at the home of Mrs S. C. Boyles where a more than usual enjoyment was derived by the merbers of the party. The evening session was opened at the Alvo Methodist church with a very sumptious banquet that was served by the ladies of the church, the menu being one that would please the most exacting and very wonderfully served. The menu was as follows: Candlestick Salad Fricassee of Chicken Mashed Potato Buttered Peas Cold Slaw Cranberry Mold Rolls Pickles Olives Black Walnut Ice Cream Angel Food Coffee The banquet was presided over by Guy Clements of the American Ex change bank of Elmwood as the toastmaster and who proved real clever in this role and his whitticisms at the expense of the other members of the party were much enjoyed. Secretary Griggs of the state bu reau of trade and banking was the principal speaker on the subject of "It Aain't Goin' to Rain No More," and in which the speaker held a very briught future for the state bankers in the clearing up of the affairs of the various banks of the state that were handled by tae commission. Mrs. W. N. McLennon of Elmwood also gave a very delightful toast, "Thanks for the Buggy Ride" in which she recounted a few of the troubles and needs of the country bankers. Dale Boyles of McCook. a former Alvo man, was present and responded to "Home Sweet Home," a fine trib ute to his home locality and to the United States. The election of the officers of the association resulted in the following being named: President W. N. McLennon, Elm wood. Vice President Fred Nutzmann, Nehawka. Secretary-Theasurer C. W. Fahn stock, Avoca. The banquetors had the pleasure also of a very delightful piano solo by Mrs. Phil -L. Hall of Greenwood. "Till We Meet Again" was the toast of the retiring president, W. B. Banning,, and who will have the charge of the arrangements for the next meeting which will be at Union in 1927. DEPARTS FOR DELEWARE From "Wednesday's Daliy Mr. Cecil Kennison, who has been visiting at the home of his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lillie of this city, Mrs. Kennison being formerly Miss Leona Lillie. Mr. Ken nison departed on the early morning train this morning over the Burling ton for Deleware, where Mr. and Mrs. Kennison will make their fu ture home. Mrs. Kennison will de part for Deleware later. UNDERGOES OPERATION From 'Wednesday's Dally j Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Albert , Godwin of this city was operated on ' at the hospital in Omaha for the removal of an internal goitre that has been giving her a great deal of trouble of late and which has been j the cause of a great deal of her re- cent sickness that has for the past vear k t ller on the sick list he i greater part of the time. Mrs. God I win wa on the operating table some forty-five minutes and the result of ; the operation was pronounced a great KucceFS ty the attending surgeons and it is noped in tne next few days that tne patk.nt may soon be on the high- day to complete recovery. Mr. Godwin No Change to be Made in Switch ing Force Here Burlington to Continue Switch En gine Lay Over at This Place Manager States. For some time the report has been current that the Burlington con templated making the layover for the switch engines at Pacific Junc tion instead of at this place and the matter was taken up with the officials of the railroad in Omaha with the result that is most pleasing as the following letter from Edward Flynn, the general manager of the lines west show: Omaha, Nebr., Oct. 11. Mr. W. G. Davis, Secretary, C. of C, Plattsmouth, Nebr. Dear Sir: Mr. Montmorency has advised me that you called upon him recently' and informed him that the merchants of Platsmouth were much concern ed about the removal of a certain switching crews from Plattsmouth To Pacific Junction. - We have given tne matter very careful consideration and for several reasons; one of them being that the Plattsmouth merchants have been loyal to the Burlington, it has been decided that no change will be made. Yours Truly, E. FLYNN. C. L. HERGER POORLY From Tuesday's Ijany C. L. Herger, the well known baker of this city, who has been confined to his home since May with a very severe illness, was reported as be- ing a great deal worse today, being threatened with what seemed to be an attack of pneumonia. The patient has been showing some improvement that greatly encouraged his family and friends, and was up and around the house for a time but of late he has been growing much weaker and with the latest complications his case grows very grave. Mrs. J. H. Teegarden of Brock, Nebraska, is here to visit at the home smith and with her sister. Mrs Tf I E. Sheehan of LaGrange, Illinois, ! all kinds of job printing at the JOUI who is here on a visit. jnal Office. jr &Q7 FARM LOANS Five, Ten or Fifteen Years No Commission The First National Bank The bank whre 'vou FEEL. A.T homh PTATTSMOUTH TT NEBRASKA i. Young People are Joined in Wedlock Today Miss Rose Leipert, Member of Well Known Family Here Married to Mr. Charles Krejci. From Tuesday's Dally Thio mnrn i n tr at U r rl rifr sit ti Holy Rosary Catholic church on West eParl 6treet octurred the marriage of M1s8 Uose Lejpert of this city and Mr. Charles Krejci of Omaha. The beautiful and impressive nup tial mass of the church was celebrat ed by Father J. Hanicek, rector of the church and joined until the end of time these two estimable young people. The bride was very charming in a gown of white satin with an over dress of white Georgette, the gown being trimmed in the white lace. The flowing bridal veil was held in place by a head dress of orange blossoms. White hose and slippers completed the costum of the bride. The bride carried a shower bouquet of the Bride roses. The bride and groom were attended at the altar by Miss Helen Krejci, sister of the groom as bridesmaid and Mr. Frank Koubek, cousin of the bride, as best man. Miss Krejci wore a very handsome gown of the pink Georgette with rhinestones used in the completion of the overdress. The bridesmaid carried a bouquet of the pink roses. Mr. Krejci and Mr. Koubek wore the conventional dark suits. Following the wedding at the church the bridal party motored to the country home of the bride's fath er, Frank Leipert, south of this city where a formal reception was tender ed the young people and at which a large number of the relatives and friends were in attendance to join in their well wishes to the newly weds who are henceforth to take up their Journey of life together. This afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Krejci returned to Omaha where they will locate in the handsome new home at 2566 Woolworth avenue that the groom has arranged for the coming of the bride. Miss Leipert is the youngest daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leipert and has grown to womanhood in this community where Bhe has a very large circle of warm friends whom she has made by her pleasant per sonality and who are joining in their well wishes to the happy young cou- V- iue iew -u luc has been employed in umu&a ana where she has also made a very large circle of friends. The groom is one of the industrious and splendid young men of the state metropolis and is at this time engaged with the Schultz Baking company of that city. He is held In high regard by a very large circle of friends and acquaintances and possesses their esteem and respect for his many splendid attributes, in common with friends here the Journal joins In wishing the young people the greatest of happiness and success in the future years of life. Business stationery, prograiM and '1 I