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TOL. NO. XLTI
PLATTSMO UTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1926
NO. 92
Excavation is
Begun for Com
munity Building
Thompson Construction Co., to Start
Task cf Moving Dirt on Legion
Lots at Once.
From Monday's Daily
The large steam shovel of the
Thompson Construction Co., which
has been engaged in the work of mak
ihe road on the newly laid out por
tion of the King of Trails highway
north of this city, has been moved
into this city and will be used ir.
making the excavation of the lots
owned by the American Legion on
Vine street, just north of the V. S.
government building.
These lots are the site of the Amer
ican Legion community center audi
torium which is hoped will be built
this coming summer and in order to
take advantage of the unusual op
portunity of having the dirt moved
speedily the large shovel was secured
while here to be used on the job. J
The dirt that is being removed
from the Legion lots is to be used
in filling in the lots "owned by the
II. M. Soennichsen Co.. at the rear
of their large store building and also
a part will be used in making the
fill at the lot on which E. J. Richey
has erected a fine modern bungalow
on Chicago avenue.
T Vi n fiviir-itinn rf 1 1 r Into Vioo Kaan
X: Vv"
wi . m,.
Legion building committee and with
this item out of the way and at the
very reasonable figure offered by the
Thompson company the ground will
be all in readme? for the starting
of the active work on the community
building as soon as the committee
feels that they will be warranted in
starting in on the task.
The building will be a much need
ed community auditorium and which
will be one of the feature places of
the city and a gathering place for
ail of the community activities as
well a3 entertainments that may be
arranged by the Legion from time to
time to assist in the maintaining and
completion of the payments on tn
building that is to be erected this
summer.
YOTJNG PEOPLE WEDDED
From Monday's Daily
The manse of the First Presbyter
Ian church was the scene of a very
quiet wedding on Saturday afternoon
when Miss Edith Reed of this city
and Mr. Glen P. Meisinger of near
Louisville, were united in the bonds
of wedlock by the Rev. H. G. 11c
Clusky. pastor of the church.
The bridal couple were attended
by Miss Grace Tigner, niece of the
Lride and who witnessed the cere
mony. The newlyweds are now enjoying
a short honeymoon and will be at
home after March 1st at the farml
home in the vicinity of Louisville.
The bridge is well known in this
community and is a daughter of Mrs.
P.yron Reed of this city . growing to
womanhood here and where she has
a very large circle of warm friends
who will learn with pleasure of the
happy event.
The groom is a son of Mr. and
Mrs. George L. Meisinger, and was
born and reared in the vicinity of
Louisville and where he is number
ed among the industrious young
farmers of that locality. He is a
young man held in high esteem by
those who have the pleasure of know
ing him.
The many friends are joining in
wishing Mr. and Mrs. Meisinger many
years of happ;nes as they journey
down the highway of life together
and trust that the years may be
filled with success.
ENJOYABLE SOCIAL EVENING
From Monday's Daily
Saturday evening at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Claude LaHoda was
the scene of a delightful birthday
party held in honor of Mr. Frank
Denson who passed his 24th birth
day. The evening was spent in danc
ing until a late hour when a dainty
luncheon was served by Mrs. Claude
LaHoda assisted by Mrs. Tony La-!
Hoda. Mr. Claude LaHoda favored1
the party with a few delightful piano
numbers.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
Tony LaHoda and daughter. Hazel
Irene. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Emberry.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Benson. Mr. and
Mrs. Claude LaHoda and son, Buddy.
Mr. James Johnson, Mr. Charles
Mendenhall. Mr. John Lee, Mr.
Charles LaHoda and Mr. Joe LaHoda
of Omaha. At a late hour the guests
departed wishing Mr. Denson many
more happy birthdays.
HOME FOR VACATION
From Monday's Dally
Miss Helen Toman, daughter of
Frank Toman returned home Satur-
dav afternoon to enjoy the Christmas
vacation.
pi., x i t.,ji v. r -
Io1and Business College at Grand
tj x-J .v' ok- i,i
the full course of commercial train-
ing there and likes the work very
much.
Read Journal Want -Ads.
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
From Monday's Dally .
The occasion of the seventh birth
day anniversary of little Miss Jane
Rebal was observed Saturday after
noon at the home on South 10th
street by a pleasant party of the lit
tle folks to join in the event and see
that the passing of another mile
stone was fittingly marked. The aft
ernoon was spent in games of all
kinds and at a suitable hour the
guest of honor was invited to open
the array of attractive presents given
by the children. During the course
of the afternoon refreshments were
served and the birthday cake with
its glowing candles cut and distribut
ed among the children.
Jury Sustains
Will Offered in
Gamble Estate
Verdict Returned in Short Time Af
ter the Jury Was Given the
Case Tuesday Afternoon.
From Wednesday's Dally
The jury that was impanneled to
hear the issues in the contest
the will of ih late Aron Gamble.
of Dear Elm wood, was given the rnso
vesterdav afternoon at 4 o'clock and
in a Terv sh)lt time was ba,.k
thp verdict Thnt found for tbe nrn-
. . .
Pnents or e oiaS that the.the talented musicians of the city
cocument onered in the countv court
for probate was the last wiI1 an;1
testament of Aaron Gamble,
The coun took from the jurv al
bm the determination of whether or
thay.0 OT, it,
on the part of any person to pro
cure the document that was offered as
the will of Aaron Gamble and which
had been admitted to probate in the
county court as the document sign
ed by Mr. Gamble as his will.
The case has attracted very much
attention from the vicinity of Elm
wood where the Gamble family has
resided for some fifty years and the
sessions of the cour"t was' attended
by large parties of the Elmwood peo
ple who were called here in some
part of the case or as spectators.
Aarcn Gamble, us the case outlined
had come to Stove Creet precinct
a half century ago with his brother.
James Gamble and located on a farm
three miles west of where the present
town of Elmwood is now standing.
The two brothers resided on the
farm, Aaron holding title and James
and his family furnishing the fur
nishing the home for the brother
who had never married. Later they
added to their land holding that
would seem from the rvldence to
have been common holdings. There
was also a sister. Mrs. Gordon, who
resided on a portion of the farm and
who has passed away.
On the death of Aaron Gamble he
offered as his will and pronounced by the Rev. II. G Mc
of his property to the.c3usk'. Pastor of the First Presbyter
left what was
- hh disposed
family of James Gamble and ignored
the family of the sister and from this
arose the contest which was started
by the two daughters and son of
the deceased sister.
REACHES 21ST BIRTHDAY
From Monday's Dally
Ray Cavender, son of Mr. and Mrs.
R. W. Cavender of this city, was
given a very pleasant surprise on
Saturday evening at the family home
here when he arrived on the late
Burlington train from his work at
Havelock, the occasion being the
twenty-first anniversary of the young
man.
M.rs. Cavender had invited a party
of some twenty of the young friends
of Ray in for the evening and when
he arrived home he was greeted with
the cries of "surprise" and which
proved a complete and startling sur
prise as the guest of honor had no
intimation of the good time that had
been planned in his honor.
The evening was spent in games
and a general good time by the jolly
group of young people until the mid
night hour when they all departed
for their homes wishing Ray many
more such pleasant occasions.
At a suitable hour a very dainty
and delicious luncheon was served
by Mrs. Cavender that added very
much to the enjoyment of the event.
In honor of the anniversary the
guest of honor reecived a number of
very handsome and attractive gifts
including a gold watch and chain, the
gift of the parents.
AUTO TRIP TO CALIFORNIA
From "Wednesday Dally
William and Fritz Rakow, who left'
here a few days ago via auto and
With California as their destination
i have sent word to the family here
J that they arrived at Fort Worth,
j Texas, on the third day of their jour-
i ney and have had a fine time, driving
in daytime and stopping over night
along the road to the west. They are,
i" "acu i-asaaena, jan-
fornia, by Sunday and will spend
Christmas in the car sninninrr we-st-
wra. wiuiam uaKow is employed at
Pasadena and his vacation will ter-
minate on New Years when he will be
back on the Jb
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, , i WUJkiIlcss Biauonery
printed at the Journal office.
Community
Service of Song
a Big Success
Pannele Theatre Filled Sunday After
noon for Service Sponsored by
Woman's Club.
From Monday's Dally
The community vesper service at
the Parmele theatre Sunday afternoon
at 4 o'clock was one of the most
successful affairs of its kind held in
the city and the theatre was well fill
ed by the residents of the community
to participate in the splendid program
that had been arranged for the oc
casion. The event was under the auspices
of the Plattsmouth Woman's club and
was in its way one of the most suc
cessful community enterprises that
has been featured in the fall and win
ter season-
The voices of the large audience
raised in the notes of the Christmas
carols certainly proved a real treat
for everyone and gave in song the
Christmas message that brings peace
on earth and good will to man.
Mrs. E. II. Wescott, chairman of
the department of music of the Ne
braska federation of Woman's clubs
presided and directed the singing of
the carols, while the community or
chestra that gave a very splendid ac
companiment was under the leader-
fhip of Mrs. A. D. Caldwell, one of
The program was opened by the in
vocation by the Rer. O. G. Wichmann
of the St, Paul's Evangelical church
and served as a fitting prelude to the
Christmas spirit of reverence as ex
pressed in the songs of joy at the
Nativity.
Miss Violette Begley was heard in
a very beautiful solo number that
gave a wonderful opportunity for the
audience to enjoy this very charm
ingly given number. Mrs. James T.
Begley served as accompanist for her
daughter.
The Luther cradle hymn given by
the children of the first ward school
under the direction of Miss Cordelia
Fields, was another fit the beautiful
offerings of the program and in which
the little folks responded wonderfully.
The children of the St. John's par
ish school gave a special number "Lit
tle One How Sweet Thou Art." and
which showed a real talent on the
part of the young folks and their very
fine musical training.
Mrs- George D. Nelson, one of the
popular vocalists of the city was
heard in a very charming Christmas
number, "A Star in the Sky" and was
given in the usual pleasing manner
of this talented lady. The accompani
ment was played by E. II. Wescott
for this number.
The school children closed the pro
gram with the singing of "Silent
Night" and as the last notes of the
song died away the benediction was
ian cnurcn.
LANDING OF PILGRIMS
From Tuesday's Daily
Today marks the three hundred
and twenty-sixth anniversary of an
evtn that has had a great part in
the history of the people of North
American and particularly the United
States.
Through the fog and haze that en
veloped the rock bound New Eng
land coast, the vessels carrying the
members of the Pilgrim colony, drop
ped anchor off the coast and the boats
from the Mayflower brought to the
short the first of the colony to set
foot on the soil of the new world in
which they were to play such an im-
i portant part.
Down through the succeeding
months and years this little band of
refuges from the oppression of the
old world struggled on and in the
course of a short time their battle
for existence drew the attention of
their kinsmen and fellow religious
followers in England and the conti
nent and brought others to join them
until the colony grew to be one of the
most important bodies of settlers in
the new world.
The Puritan strain in the American
national life with that of the caval
iers of the south has formed the back
bone of the nation from the earliest
colonial days and their stern teach
ings of life have served to strengthen
the hands of the American people at
many times in national crisis.
SHALL FIRE TODAY
From Tuesday's Daily
This noon the fire department vis
called to the home of Mrs. J. T. Baird
on east Marble street when a small
fire was discovered on the roof of the
house, but which fortunately was ex-
tinguished before serious damage was
done. The fire was thought to have
'been caused by a defective flue and
luckily was discovered before it had
gained a very great headway.
SPECIAL VENIRE FOR PASTOR
Austin. Tex., Dec. 21. A special
ul "uv "c "--
day for service in the case of the Rev.
:J - Frank Morris, Baptist pastor of Fort
Worth, who goes to trial in the crim
inal district court here January 10,
on in cuarge ui tamyiug, uuicr
chipps, -wealthy lumberman of Fort
worth, last July.
ENJOY SLUMBER PARTY
From Monday's Daily
Saturday evening the members of
the Yon Tro club enjoyed a very
delightful slumber party at the home
of Mrs. Lawrence Sprecher on high
school hill and which was the occa
sion of a great deal of fun to all of
the club members. The event was in
the nature of a Christmas party as
well as the slumber features and the
guests enjoyed the time in the inter
change of gifts that created much
pleasure to "all of the parly. Mem
bers of the party cr.me attired a?
"kids" and spent the evening in a
real social time and t-ven the small
hours of the morning tailed to dump
en the fun and frolic of the mem
bers of the jolly crowd.
Ralph Connors
Dies in Omaha
Home Sunday
Thought Apparently Recovering from
meets oi wounis burers
Relapse.
From Monday's DaJly
Ralph Connors, 19,' former Platts
mouth schoolboy and son of Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Connors of South Omaha,
passed away early Sunday morning
as the result of a wound suffered
several weeks ago when the young
man attempted suicide at the Plaza
hotel in Omaha. - - -
For several days 'following the
rash attempt of Ralph'to end his life,
his hold was very slander and little
hopes were entertained for his re
covery as the bullet had grazed the
heart. Later the young man seemed
to gain and the wound was apparent
ly healing but the effects of Un
wound internally was apparently not
as satisfactory as it should have been
and the patient suffered a sudden re
lapse on Saturday that resulted in
his death a few hours later.
The young man had after leaving
the hospital gone to the home of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Con
nors. 24 24 So. 20th avenue, and had
become interested in Boy Scout work
in the last few weeks and was at
the time of his death fc&Lita.iit scout
master of Troop 84 of South Omaha.
The death of Ralph Connors will
bring a most sincere regret- here
among those who had the pleasure of
knowing the young man and in their
sorrow the parents and brothers and
sisters will have the deep sympathy
of the old friends in this community.
During hi3 earlier boyhood Ralph was
a student of the Plattsmouth schools
and was a bright and keen student
and a young man held in the highest
esteem by his associates.
There remains to mourn his death
the parents. Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Connors, three brothers. Harry, Har
old and Donald, four sisters. Lucille,
Pauline. Betty Jane and Virginia, all
living at home.
Soldier Gets
Fifteen Years for
Insulting Girls
Two Companions Given Ten Years
Each on Kissing Charge An
other Gets Two Months.
Fifteen years and dishonorable
discharge from the army was the
courtmartial sentence for William W.
Bullard. for conduct bringing dis
grace on the army service, when trial
was finished at Fort Crook Monday.
Bullard was accused of drunkeness
and disorderly conduct. Witnesses for
the prosecution related how he drag
ged a girl from the step of an inter
urban car at Bellevue, to force his
kisses upon her, and his chasing dogs
and horses out of Bellevue, swinging
on children's swings and other of
fenses. Two companions, Odell Malone and
Olin Shafer were sentenced to 10 3-eare
confinement Saturday on similar
charges. The sentences will be re
ported to General B. A. Poore for ap
proval or change in a few days.
Two witnesses were introduced
Monday afternoon in an unsuccess
ful effort to shake the identification
of Bullard as the soldier who kissed
Miss Anderson. They were private
Paul M. Miller, a fourth companion,
and Otis M- Jarrad, conductor of the
interurbanfl
Private Miller, a recruit of Bas
set, Neb., was with the other three
on the afternoon of November 28.
when the incidents complained ,of
took place, but only a charge of
drunkeness and disorderly conduct
was filed against him. He was sen
tenced to two months confinement.
Shafer and Malone both have army
records. Shafer recently served six
months in the guard house for sleep
ing on post, and Malone, 2 months for
disobedience of orders. Malone also
served a sentence, more than a year
ago for drunkenness and disorderly
conduct. The previous sentences are
considered by the army court in fix
ing the amount of punishment.
No previous offenses were in the
record against Bullard, according to
Captain W. B. Allen, who prosecuted
the case as trial Judge advocate.
Urges Service
to Secure the De
sired Results
Secretary cf Chamber of Commerce
! Finds in Legion Work an
I ' Inspiration.
The rattle of the steam shovel, and and Plattsmouth and relatives cf Mr.
the whir of its engines, with the rum- and Mrs. Venner. The friends here
hlinc of rushinc trucks, in the ex- are trusting that Mr. and Mrs. Ven
cavating of the Legion Boy's Audi- may enjoy to the utmost the
j torium basement, yesterday marks an winter season and when the birch
epoch in the progress of Plattsmouth. again wing their way north that they
This is a great demonstration oi wnat
can be accomplished by concerted co-
operation
cause.
and devotion to a good
Our Legion boys, not being satisfied j
with service in the various branches
cf our fighting forces, return home to!
take up the fight for civic advance-j
, ment; for fatherless orphans; for
poverty stricken widows; for brothers!
tin tne hospitals an tne aiiermain oi
1 the disgraceful World War!
If it were Plattsmouth alone, their
progressive activities are being car
ried on, it would not be such a won
derful thing, but the same great spirit
is being shown all over this country.
When these boys come around for a
life, it's dig down, to pony up!
This same spirit applied to the civic
an airs oi our city, ana our commun-i
ity will build bridges across the Mis-
umiri Tf?Vf,r pravpl rnartq- nut. ill
swimming pools: erect a hospital; and
make Plattsmouth the most talked of
tit v in Nebraska!
"
When a fellow never gets talked
about, or a city something is wrong.
It's far better to have Mother Grundy
gossiping about a man, than just the
quiet of the tomb! A man who never
did a wrong thing, never did any-
thing! The man who never made a
mistake is dead, or has not yet been
lorn. Let's get Plattsmouth talked
about phe needs it!
We have one man in this town who
is actually being talked about! Look
out! They say he makes such extra
fine weenies, sausages, bologna, and
minced ham. some of Lis products
are being shipped to Illinois, and even
to the Golden West California!
He illustrates the truth of what
Emerson said, by making better bo
logna and sausages, and the Golden
West is beating a path thru Kansas
Sunflowers, to Plattsmouth's door!
I will of Aaron Gamble, deceased, con
Prof. Condra of Lincoln writes that tinued to occupy the attention of the
he expects the moving pictures of district court today and It is expect
the Burlington to be available for dis- e(j tha he issues will be placed In the
play here within the near future. hands of the jury late this afternoon
I for their deliberation. The chief wit-
The greatest stumbling block toJness of the proponents. James Gam
progress is ignorance, and being sat- ble, brother of the deceased, was on
isfied with conditions as we find tne stand this morning and detailed
them. There is practically no way to the story of their life association to
reach the man who never reads; his aether in their business life. The ar
mind is a blank as far as progress is punient was being made in the case as
concerned; just a baby's brain! If his the Journal was going to press.
mind is not a blank it is so full of
prejudice and superstition there
isn't any room for a progressive
idea!
Heard a grown man who has the
privilege of voting for his country's
laws. vesterdav exclaim "Platts-
gave it the best sort of a shove that Refrigerator Express Co., with Y.
way he could muster up! It is on ac- D'stell. superintendent and J L.
count of intellects like this, the rest : TP15- store-keeper and looking
of the men and women who aspire, over the plant here of the refrigerator
and have hope, and ambition, have ; company. -who have for the past sev
to watch their steps never lose an j months been operating the form
opportunity to help Plattsmouth; to fr car rePair department of
hnnet fm- hf r- nnrl tn iret in contact
with those organizations that are
sending Plattsmouth stock up in the
market instead of her reputation down
the inferno route!
that
It is the greatest wonder of the age
that the United States stands where
she does today when one considers
the mass of ignorance, superstition
and prejudices that fill the minds of
so many who have the election of our
representative within their hands. It
speaks well for the general dissemina
tion of education thru our schools.
j that those influences have been pre
I vented from ruining our very free
dom. We have in Dayton, Tennessee,
the example of ignorance and preju
dice gone mad with power!
Three weeks ago was talking with
a man who actually acted, looked and
appeared intelligent. He did not know
we had a Chamber of Commerce in
this city, where it's office is, and
what it was about! Cities depending
on such citizenship as that need to
get some schoutin' Methodism in their
blood, make a loud noise, and topple
the Jericho walls of lazy indifference.
The Lord-a-mighty' must look down
with special love and appreciation on
those who are filled with a public
spirited zeal for the bettering of their
cities and communities.
No use to say "Lord, Lord" He'll
want to know "Well, what have you
done?"
W. G. DAVIS,
Secretary.
There is no time to lose in secur
ing the cards for the Christmas re
memberance. Call at the Bates Book
& Gift shop, secure the cards and
have your name placed on them.
DEPART TOR FLORIDA
From Tuesday's Pally
This morning Mr. and Mrs. W. II.
Venner departed for Vero Peach,
Florida where they were to spend
the winter there in the pleasant and
mild climate of the southland. Mr.
and Mrs. Venner have been enjoying
several seasons in the south and are
anticipating a very pleasant slay in
the winter season. They will enjoy
a visit with Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Long,
'old time residents of near Mynard
i"- ' ie
join the many friends.
Death of Don
Brown, One Time
Resident Here
Passed Away Last Night at Home
is. Griswold, Iowa Brother-in-Law
of George HalL
From Tuesday's liauy
The message was received here this
morning by George Hall and family
of the death last night at Griswold,
Iowa, of Don Brown, a brother-in-law
;of Mr. Hall, and a former resident of
this city.
The deceased was some sixty years
cf ae and for a few 'ears was en"
as a tinner in the em-
(Ploye of S. E. Hall, one of the old
time business men of this community.
and while here married Miss Mary
Hal1- daughter of his employer.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown have since
their marriage made their home in
Griswold. where they were both very
active in the community life of that
place. The deceased leaves surviving
him the wife and several brothers
and sisters.
! The many old time friends here of
j Mr. and Mrs. Brown will regret to
learn of the passing of this estimable
gentleman and the widow will have
the deepest sympathy of the many
friends here on her bereavement,
The funeral services will be held
-on Wednesday afternoon at the late
home and the interment
made at
the Griswold cemetery.
GAMBLE WILL CASE STILL ON
From Tuesday's Pally
The trial of the contest over the
OFFICIALS VISIT HERE
From Tuesday's Tally
A number of the officials from the
eastern branches of the Refrigerator
Express Co., were here today to visit
. iil a. i i r: m a. i I- ..-ii..
i lue -umngron
Journal Want Ads bring results.
Merry Christmas
TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND
CUSTOMERS
THE FARMERS STATE BANK of Plattsmouth ex
tends to you the Season's Greetings with the hope
that the New Year may witness the fulfillment of all
your desires.
WE ATiT. sincerely appreciative of our friends, and
of the pleasure and success they have brought to
us during the past twelve months.
Sincerely
The Farmers State Bank
T. K. POLLOCK
President
JAS. K. POLLOCK
Asst. Cashier
Hold Two Men
Carrying Near
$4,000 in Cash
Nebraska City Sheriff Tuscles on
Main Street with Men Al
legedly Armed.
Nebraska City, Neb., Dec. 20.
Sheriff Carl Ryder early tonight ar
rested two men, alleged to be armed
and carrying nearly four thousand
dollars in currency in their pockets.
They are held for investigation.
Thy gave their names as Clyde
A. Stratton. 20, Coin, la., and L
Huffman, 20, Wichita, Kans. Sheriff
Ryder tussled with one of the men
for some time while a large crowd
looked on. The man, Huffman, is al
leged to have attempted to cover the
ofiicer with a gun while clutching
more than a thousand dollars in bills
in his free hand.
Ryder held Stratton while he tus
sled with Huffman. Stratton had no
gun on his person, but is said to have
admitted ownership of one found in
a coupe, which the men said they
purchased Sunday at Beatrice. They
had a bill of sale, and the auto bore
a Gage county dealer's license, 3D12.
Money Bulged Out.
Stratton and Huffman excited the
suspicion of a clothing dealer when
they reached into their trousers pock
et to pay for new suits. The dealer
said money bulged out so far in ther
trousers that they were unable to get
their coats down over it.
The clothing dealer stepped to the
telephone and called the sheriff, who
met them at the doorway of the estab
lishment as they were about to leave.
One bundle of $10 bills amounting
ta five hundred dollars had a wrapper
hearing the name of the City Nation
al bank, Wichita Falls, Tex., and was
stamped with the date November 23,
1926.
Refuse to Talk.
The men sat tight-lipped through
a strenuous session of questioning,
saying only that they had Just come
from Juarez, Mexico, where they
claim to have won the money gamb
ling The money taken from the men
amounted to JS, 629.96. The bill or
sale on the auto accounted for four
hundred dollars.
Sheriff Ryder said he was Inform
ed that cash taken in the early Sun
day morning robbery at York, Neb.,
amounted to considerably less than
the men carried, and that he does
not think they are connected with it.
CHILDREN TO STATE HOME
From Tuesday's Pally
William and Howard McCarver.
aged six and eight years, orphaned
in the flood that swept over a part
of Louisville in September, 1923, are
to be sent to Lincoln where they will
be placed in the custody of the Ne
braska home for dependent children.
For some time County Attorney W.
G. Kieck has had the matter in con
sideration as there had been com
plaints filed in his office in regard to
the care of the children who were
then living with friends at Louis
ville and being cared for. The matter
was brought up some weeks ago and
laid over until this week when the
case was brought to the attention of
the district court yesterday and the
children ordered sent to the state
home to be cared for.
The two boys are the sons of Rob
ert Arc Carver, world war veteran and
who met his death in the water that
swept through the town of Louis
ville on that fateful night in Sep
tember, 1923, and claimed several
lives.
REA F. PATTERSON
Cashier