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r ffe&rashi State Histori cal Society roum v - PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1923. NO. 48 VOL. NO. XLTV CO i Vi (r A m Legion Picnic at Louisville was " Q a VlFeat OUCCeSS Despite the Threat of Rain in 2Iany Localities, Large Number Are in Attendance. From Monday's Dally ' The first annual Dicnic of the American Legion of Cass county was held yesterday afternoon at the Riverside park at Louisville and -was tne coming year and with her quali a distinct success in every way de- fiCations should make a great success spite the fact that threatening of jjer chosen line of activity. mis locauiy Kept a numuer ui i nt? Iattsmouth boosters home, altho at . - i a i m i x, n ' the occasion. J There were large representations' from the Plattsmouth and Green-1 wood posts and Nehawka was alsoj present with a large number of their J members and the families and friends of the Legion members. The first part of the day was oc cupied with that most pleasing of picnic pa'stimes that of enjoying the delicious luncheons that had been prepared by the ladies for the occa- J Saturday night on the occasion of sion and which contained everything ; their third booking, having been from the wonderful fried chicken t':stormed out on two prior attempts to the dainties of pie and cake and ice reach here for a scheduled entertain- cream. The main part or the tour ist park has stoves and tables ar ranged for the guests and this was filled to the capacity with the groups from all sections of the county while - others enjoyed their full appreciation of the picnic with tne leasts ar- ranged in true camp style on the ground. The various posts had secured ice cream for the children and the Louisville Chamber of Commerce had provided ice cold lemonade for all of the members of the party that added much to the .pleasantness . cf ThTTlouisviffeMunicipal band un der the direction of P. H. Nichols gave several selections during the course of the afternoon "and which was a wonderful feature of the picnic hour. The members of the picnic party spent the time in visiting among themselves end several attempts -were made by ae of the Plattsmouth. members to raid the Bachelor's special and secure the roast duck and the only pie known to be on the piemu siuuuua, uui u;1J14i: were repulsed with great loss to the invaders. The Louisville ani Nehawka base- ball teams were seen in a very dose. and interesting battle n which . Louisville was leading until the last, V souliieru S Z slipped in two runs and finished by a score of 6 to Nehawka aggregation. As soon as the regular baseball game was over. County Commander W. Ft. Holly, who wa3 f cr the occa sion arrayed in a Spanish costume. Ann-ui itK game of three innings. The teams were selected from among the mem bers of the Plattsmouth, Greenwc 1, Louisville and Nehawka posts and in .t1Q'TTTTlrr "f ' Ti ii t ti Lain, mi - Mhawi wn-Htei Mint T)nis. .hHMiliHiiiW ' ville ang Greenwood, in the playing, and the Legion members, most of . . whom had not piayea nan ior years, were called upon to do their stuff. The umpire was selected from one of the visiting Legion members, Roy Vickers of Palmyra who at times demonstrated that his eyesight is failing but then what s an umpire. The Louisville-Greenwood team held a 2 to 0 lead over Plattsmouth when the daring base running of the jU 1 At,flntrc visiting team caused the Greenwood-! across the waters of the Atlantic Louisville ex-doughboys to throw the The concert was featured by offering ball around and made it possible for;" the various talented members four runs to be annexed by the visit- of the Passenger list as well as the ing team. The final score was 4 to ; orchestra of the great liner. The con 2 in favor of the Plattsmouth-Ne- tribution of Mrs. Johnstone was a hawka (group of the contralto soloes, these The 'races of various kind proved ) being given in Spanish, Italian, Ger- n onnrre of the greatest of fun and the young stars especially were de lighted with the various events and entered Into the spirit of the occa sion in great shape and showed Cieir class In the speedy events tha JfMr. Holly supervised. ; J The fat men's race that had teen widely advertised by the comrattee in charge of the picnic, proved &suc ess as well Adjutant E. A. "Wlebb, of Plattsmouth, who has been fea or i-iasnuW, , ?;a; t?at the Iramenuel hospital at Omaha, tured as the challenger, had a great., ti . .,,; ..,i JJlVXlff.iih..BCt of the wounds and both uucKnexi. T" r-r.r:- mm u warren n umuic ua jjag"; t a.ui com o, vvjiii MfcL the ever T hat ws doped as allTsermay be permanently stiff s the 'hptween Webb and Bucchell w -kv T,iimrh ;a 'tank outsider, that had entered U f the last minute Mr. Lugsch received a nrize $2 worth of traae t ax s tne Lugsch cleaning establishment. -?hrm,Eh the efforts of the Louis- ville cost of the American Ltgion, cards were Issued to an oi tne visi tors that entitled them to freo ad mission to the baseball parkland to enjoy the many other features cfithe day free or cost. Tiina nnrir made -a ,rv fine sDot for the picnic and the charm ond the beauty of the situation of the park, as well as its many icon- veniences made it a very fine rilace for the gathering1, that with i the torpt and the hospitality oil the ; Louisville people made It a very fine day for all of the Legion members and their families and friends. The success of the initial picnic assures that this will be made an 1 annual event in the future and pro- vide a great outing Tor the Legion and its 'amines and friends. , COMPLETES SCHOOL WORK Miss Marie Meisinger, who has been taking summer school work at the Peru state normal school, has completed her work and is now home to enjoy a rest and short vacation hcfnrp thi nnpninp of the sr.hool in 1hf faii MiM Meisinerer will teach in one c,r the schools of the county Gypsies Please Large Audience Favorable Weather on Date of Their Third Booking Had Been Rained Out Twice. j From Monday's Dally The KMA Gypsies came to town ment under auspices of the American Legion. Although the weather looked a bit dangerous, nothing materialized of it. and with good roads and fair pros jpects, the farmers came to town in large numbers, it being the first Sat urday night in about three weeks it had not literally poured down. The Gypsies have a large repertoire and their entertainment was most pleasing to the audience. Perhaps no more popular number was heard than Gypsy John's interpretations of the vorimia farm V-frf -wnlTttrt 1 " sections of western Nebraska. The number, "My Little Gypsy Sweetheart," in dialogue, voice and violin solo combinations, was render ed with the flood light playing on the different entertainers as they render ed their part. -; Many other selections were render ed that drew forth the applause of The entertainment lasted from 10 'mlnutes o 9 to 10 o'clock and there wm not a moment of dead time( ln ,the mora than an hour;. Following the entertainment, the auditorium was cleared of chairs and tIancing, admission being free whQ had purchased enter- tickets, and there was one of the largest dance crowds present of . .na ,0 CTllT1, Aan0f, ta fSSrt tSii"? :u-5!f l.?e aance W It II lrilCJi-DIUwuo. The seeming popularity of such en tertainments will be sensed by the Legion iind if interest warrants other radio and stage entertainers brought 'l r--. 1 ti n. v Ittia at a ri rtm i n ft 1 .admission charge. ENTEETAINS ON OCEAN TBTP Mrs. Marguerite "Walters Johnaone, . ..;-,-r, - wyTnrt inirhtpr r Ul uuciiunu. . II J . "r nr. ' if. -cti woUoi-o nf ttis city who is enjoying a tour of the principal European countires, had r r a most delightful voyage to the old lworidt letters received here state. Mrg . j0iinstone, who has a wonderful , contralto voice, was in demand on the tr, ovr OQ the Hamburg-Amerika Unep Hamburg as an entertainer . owaTltro, a fiT141 nrtn(.cr nrn?rntn that was presented in the ball room of the liner on Tuesday, June 26th man and English In the usual charm ing and delightful manner of this talented, lady. STILL AT HOSPITAL Mrs. Fritz Siemoneit, who was the victim oi several shot irun wounds received at the time that Joe Alts chaffle ran amuck at tne Siemoneit home northwest of this city, is still arms are ept In bandages as the - . . result of the wounds and her one cUit UJ- -uc iujujjco . ". vueuiku tuitucu ocuu v as vn, shoulder ! suffered, the nerves being; will assist Bill In the harvesting of . shot away and making the wound most severe. The patient is standing "'" Tti uWnc., t remains cheerful and has overcome the severe shock that the shooting had given her. . THE POWER OF ADVERTISING Expenditures for advertising by the nublio utilities of the United States in 1927 anm-oximated 28.! 000,000, of which more than half was used for the purchase of newspaper space. This is double the amount ex- pended five years earlier, and It la es- timated that the total expenditure in 192S will exceed the 1927 total. Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Rathmann Observed at the Home Where Aged Bride and Groom Have Spent Many Most Happy Years. From Monday's Dally The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Rathmann, aged and highly respected residents of .this city, was observed yesterday at the home on Wintersteen Hill, where for many years this estimable couple have resided. The Rathmann home was very beautifully arranged for the happy occasion, the rooms being arranged with the decorations of the golden streamers, the yellow gladiolas and Shasta daisies being used In the deco rative scheme of the home, and whose golden beauty made a fitting touch for the event. The day was spent in a family re union and at the noon hour a sump tuous dinner was served which was featured by a beautiful wedding cake prepared by the eldest daughter of the family, Mrs. Albert Thompson, of Omaha, and which ' was presented to the bride and groom of a half cen tury. The event was doubly happy to the aged parents, in that they had present at the gathering all of their children to share the happiness and to wish the parents many more years of hap piness as they completed life's jour ney. Anna Margaret Kuhr and Hans Rathmann were married on July 15, 1878, at Owschlacht, Germany, where they-had spent their childhood years and in the succeeding year, 1879, they came to America, locating first at Denison, Iowa, where theyre- inl 88 3"they came to Plattsmouth, where they have since made their home, gathering a large number of friends in the passing of the years, who join with the family in the well wishes to this estimable couple. Those attending the happy gather ing yesterday were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rathmann and sons, Louie and Owen;' Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rath mann nl don, Norman ; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnes and son, Charley, of Sioux City, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thompson and son, Victor; Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Thomson and daughters, Ruth Elaine and Doris Jean; Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Davis, of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. John Bergman and children, of Missouri Valley, Iowa; Louis Rathmann, of Rochester. Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stewart and son, dward, and the guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Rathmann of this city. H0N0B DEPARTED MEMBEB At the meeting of the Women's Re lief Corps held at the court house on Saturday afternoon the members joined in "a memorial service to Mrs. Elizabeth Forbes, a long time mem ber and pas president and secretary of the society The ritualis'tlcnserviees of the order i . . . . - , . it were observed as tne cnarier oi me Pst was draped in black and tne ; beautiful and impressive remember- 1 amaah -- trtam haF tiro e T Q 1 rf ances to the loved member was paid by the entire post. During, the ser vices, Mrs. James Doyle, organist of the post, played "Nearer My God to Thee," as the impressive service was conducted by the officers. The long services of Mrs. Forbes in the organization and her always pleasant and genial friendliness and interest in each member, has made her loss felt very deeply and there were few unmoistened eyes among the members as they viewed the seat she had so often occupied and recall ed in the golden recollections of memory her many kindly acts and her great service to the W. R. C. and the old veterans of the Civil war in the long years that she had served in the order. Clarence E. Ledgewayj deputy clerk of the district court, has laid aside the cares of his office and is spending a few 'days out In the wide open spaces of this locality where women are women and men are har vest hands. "Chick decided he would gath er a little first hand information as to crop conditions of the county and hied himself out to the farm of his brother-in-law, William Kraeger, having first ascertained that the the oats and wheat crop which is quite large this year. Mr. Ledgeway as a boy spent many of his vacations on the farms in this locality and when he gets back Into the swing after a few days will be able to set a hot pace for the other farm workers. If the work on Bill's farm runs out "Chick is expecting to visit other farms in that section of the county and wind tip the work in proper style, in tne meantime tne typewriter in the clerk's office which types. out the stories of punctured romance, and other forms of lit!-, Ration is silent. j ' I TLtzA Jcmsl XZszi ilia. "SWANEE" HAS ACCIDENT From Tuesday's Dally Yesterday afternoon Herbert Swan son, proprietor of the "Sportsman" He-ur store was the victim of an: auto accident near La Platte, which ' fortunately did no injury to Mr.' Swanson or the occupants of the car- a very bad )y reTni Tfflir and ; will reauire considerable ie repair work, before it is back in shape. j Mr. Swanson was just preparing to i make the turn onto the railroad crossings at La Platte, comh.g east when suddenly a combination of cir- cumstances made the aucident pos- sible. One of the tires suddenly blew out, a pile of soft gravel was hit and the car rolled over twice baore the startled members of the pa-ty were able to get out of the car. j The windshield was broten, the right front fender and lanp were both badly bent aud the bunper torn off, but otherwise was not arparently damaged to any extent and as soon ! as the car was righted the journey on back to this city was lesumed. New League Entry Trims the Local leam Score of 3 to 1 Marks Ragtd Game That Julien-Essex Team Locals Fail to Hi From Monday's Dally The Plattsmouth - team o: the In- terstate league slipped yestjrday af ternoon in their game hie with the Julien-Essex team of Orfaha, the new team that has replaced the Mis souri Valley team in the league, the visitors coming home withkhe vic tory, by.a... 3 to ...Xseore.-. .-m-' "Stettin "gwmetfriat? Ie"T:o" get theirictride in hitting land the loose fielding also served t aid the automobile followers to slirjover the victory on the Plattsmouth team and wh lie Eaton hurled a goid game. lack of the needed punch wiii the bat to garner a few scores speltd defeat for the home boys, j I ,The visitors - sconl . Hr4. in the second inning whe'u Maillyit" '.saTe to right, followed by a sacrifice by Steck and then Wicheft was hit by Eaton, placing two on the bags and then Turner hit, scoring two runs. The fifth inning also saw the visi tors slip into the scoring column with a safe bingle by Hibbler, Julien hurler and who registered later on a hit by Swatky, and an error by Gan semer. The tabulated score of the game wa as follows: ' - - Juliens AB II PO Laird, If 5 2 3 T. S'tky, 3b ' 3 11 A 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 1 4 Baumer, cf 3 B. Manley, c . 3 C. Steck, 2b - 4 Wich'rt, lb 3 Turner, rf 4 Cornett, ss 3 Hibbler. p . 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 6 1 9 2 2 0 Vans i AB II PO A i-: Distell, 3b 3 0 0 0 -1 O'Donnell, lb 4 0 9 0 0 Shirley, If 3 0 10 0 Krejci, cf 4 2 0 0 0 Newman, ss 4 1 10 1 Mason, rf 2 0 2 0 0 Sxozoda, rf 0 0 0 0 0 Gansemer, 2b 3 0 2 3 3 Spidell, c 3 1 12 1 0 Eaton, p 3 10 6 0 29 5 27 11 5 Score by innings: Julien H.-E. Co. 020 010 000 3 Plattsmouth 000 001 000 Runs Laird. Manley, Wichert, Hibbler. Distell. Two-base hit B. Manley. Sacrifice hits? C. Steck, Cornett. Stolen bases Distell ( 2 ) , Krejci, Wichert. Double plays Hibbler to Cornett to Wichert Struck out By Hibbler, 6, Eaton 10. Bases onbls Offibbler full i Cfciisrssi x i ii i.rir Los ing" pi tell er Eaton. Hit by pitcher By Eaton (Wichert).. Lett on bases Ju liens 7, Plattsmouth 3. Passed balls ManlejV Ump-ire Eiiickson. Scorer Monty. Time of game 1:50. . FINDS CONDITIONS GOOD Searl S. Davis, well Known real es tate and insurance man of this city. (USB in. Lilt? pas L Yieca uciuicu a deal of time out in the country dis tricts adjusting small losses occasion ed by the storms of July 3rd and July 7th, and In his journeyings he has had occasion to observe the crops over all sections." Mr. Davis states that the pastures over the county are in the very -best of shape and that in all sections over the county the wheat and oat har vest Is now on in full blast and many starting threshing and har vesting the crop that seems to be ' one of the best in years. In the past week the corn has made great strides in the most favorable weather con ditions and while there have been eraall losses by reason of the wind : storms uprooting and breaking down parts of the corn, the outlook Is for' a .Terv heavv cron of this creat Ne braska staple. Fred Warner, of Near Murray, Meets Sad Death Vatermg Horses at Farm Falls uno xreep wen ana uies xc- fore Help Arrives. From Tuesday s Daily Frederick Warner, 4 2, well known farmer residing in the vicinity of Murray was killed late yesterday af- ternoon when he fell into a well t feet deep, and before he could be rescued from the well was dead. Mr. Warner had come in from the field late in the afternoon and had jgj-aska, four horses with which he had Deenjcourse. working and which he desired to water before turning them loose ior the night. The stock is watered at a well which is .some seventy-five feet deep and from which the water is forced up by a pump. As the stock stood around drinking they became restless and started to fight with each other, the animals in the mean time having gotten the lines around the pump of the well and as they became more violent they started to stampede and in so doing tore the pump and platform from the well and apparently Mr. Warner, who was standing on the platform could not escape and was hurled into the well and to his death. At the time of the tragic accident Mrs. Warner and the three children were the only ones at home and were unable to get the husband and father from the well and the wife, frantic and terrorized by the accident dis patched the eldest daughter, Barbara Ellen, aged eeven, to the farm home cf Guy Wiles, some distance away, for help. When Mr. Wiles arrived with help, the body was finally brought to the surface, but life had "The tragic accident came as a great shock to all of the members ot the family and the messages here to the parents and the brother and sister, bowed them with grief at the untimely death of. ..their loved one. and in their bereavement they will have the deep sympathy of the many friends over this section of Cass eounty.-. , - . -. , ' The deceased was born : in Cass county where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Warner, were resi dents for many years on the' home stead of west of this city, and his life time with the exception of a few years has been spent in this com munity. Mr. Warner Is survived by the widow and three children, Bar bara Ellen, aged 7, Frederick, aged 5, and Betty Lou, aged 2, and two children, Gretchen and Donald War ner children of a former1 . -arriage. There also remains the aged parents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Warner of this city and six sisters and one brother, Mrs. W. P. Warga, Mrs. Mary Terry- berry, Mrs. Nellie Hutchison; Miss Helen Warner, Mrs. William S. Wet enkamp, Mrs. Roy E. Howard and Wallace Warner, all residing In this city and vicinity. HOLD PICNIC SUPPER From Tuesday's Ially The ladies of the W. C. T. U. held a very pleasant meeting yesterday afternoon at the Fellowship room of the First Presbyterian- church and which was quite largely attended to enjoy the fine program as well as the refrshments that were provided for the picnic feature of the event. The program embraced several beautiful musical numbers, dramatic readings and political discussions as well as temperance appeals. Mrs. C. C. Wescott gave a very interesting paper on "Letter to Moth er and Daughter," while Mrs. Jessie Hall read a paper, "Down in Texas. The ladies had the pleasure of two whistlinK numbers given by Miss Alice Louis Wescott, '.Little Mother O' Mine,' a'nd "A Shady Tree," the accompaniment being played by Carl Weigel, organist at the Parmele theatre. The ladies had the pleasure of of iittTemu'sician3l"Mary Ann Highfield giving "My First Waltz," Mary Cath erine Wiles, "Summer Dream," Marie Nelson, "Birds of the Morning," these being all piano solos that re flected the greatest credit on the young people offering them; Miss Helen Wiles gave two dram atic readings In her usual charming manner, "God's Gold" and "Just a Girl," which were especially appre ciated by all of the members of the party Mrs. S, A. Wiles was leader in ico ani South America. Mr. Wlch holding of the "Little Recruit Ser- mann Js a graduate of the University vices" and at which time three little ;Df Wyoming and has a masters de girls, Helen Larson Barkus, Betty ,-gree in. mining engineering from the May Barkus and Dorothea Mae Dux-j university of Washington. Mr. Wick bury were received into the Union., raann lias for the past six years been During this service JeaaHales sang located, in South America with the very charmingly "Mighty Lak. auraderi Copper Co., with his head Rose," the accompaniment being by j quarters at Chaletones,. Chile. He is Mrs. Hayes. one of the best known members of After the program the baskets of the engineering forces of this great good things wre opened and a very fine supper was served that everyone appreciated to the, utmost. Harold Squires, who has been as sisting at the local Burlington sta- tion,iis telegraph operator, departt ; , - . ; ed this morning for his home at Ash-j : r--.kfln-.-i, r. 7nrrRI X7n7it land. A. O. Moore, the regular W-:flX ator returning this morning to hls.AdS WW yotrr ries.w3 p.2Cd, there i VISITS OLD FEIEJTDS From Tuesday's Ually Mrs. D. C. Morgan, Miss Grace Nolting and Gertrude L. Morgan re turned Saturday evening from an auto trip to the western part of the state. Miss Nolting visited school friends at Kearney, Hastings and Ravenna. Mrs. Morgan and Gertrude were guests at the home of Kenneth v...., ww..-..--D, Haskell, Arnold, and Dr. J. H. Sals j bury, Cozad. I James Russel Salsbury, son of Dr. 'and Mrs. James H. Salsbury, former pastor of the Presbyterian church here, was married June 12th, to Miss . M TT1 XT, l, A urace .yoaun, 1' , are living in Kansas City, Kansas. . LI! rraif theVudorium of the public li- in electrical engineering Pretty Church Wedding is Held This Afternoon Marriage of Miss Gertrude Roessler to Arthur P. Wichmann, Prom inent Mining Engineer. From Wednesaays DaHr The marriage of Miss Gertrude Roessler of this city and Mr. Arthur P. Wichmann, well known mining engineer of Chaletones, Chile, oc curred this afternoon at 2:30 at the St. Paul's Evangelical church, the ceremony being attended by a party of the relatives of the contracting parties. The altar was very statefully ar ranged in the decorations of the sum mer flowers whose wealth of color ing added to the beauty of the church marriage vows were plighted. The bridal, party entered the church as the "Lohenghrin" wed dine march was sounded by Miss Dora Wichmann, sister of the groom ' and the party advanced to the chan cel of the church where the marriage lines were read by the Rev. O.. G. Wichmann, father of the groom and pastor ot St; . Paul's ehurch. The beautiful and impressive rlnp wervtce was used in the joining of the lives of these two estimable young peo ple. The attendants of the bridal cou ple were Miss Marie Malmberg of Falls City as bridesmaid and Mr. Harry Masiman of Falls City as best man. , The wedding gown of Miss Roes sler was a modish costume of orchid georgette crepe and she carried an arm bouquet of the Ophelia roses and baby breath. Miss Malmberg wore a very strik ing gown of yellow georgette and with which she carried an arm bou quet of the pale pink roses. Following the marriage ceremony the young people received the well wishes of their relatives and the party were entertained at the home (i-rmr.r T-QfTp- lunrhf"" Thr.ms t ? ;,jfcJ .III il " I J I, nnrrt-n1r(n rr a Clll-vov f.f Roesslev home 'was arranged ev horn? 'was arranged in the decorations of the late summer flow ers. Mrs. W. H. Hohmann of New ton, Kansas, and Mrs. Rueben Fah renbech of McCook, sisters of the bride served during the luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Wichmann departed at 5:30 over the Burlington for Chi cago, where they will stop for a short visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Roessler and then ' go to New York from where they will sail on July 26th for their home at Chale tones, Chile. The bride is one of the popular young ladies of this city, the young est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Roessler and was born ond reared f n this city where she has been a great favorite with a large circle of warm friends. The bride was edu cated here and was a graduate of the Plattsmouth high school in the class of 1918 and has since her completion of her school work been engaged in nursing, being a graduate or tne school. She has been in charge of a hospital at Falls City up to the time of her wedding, resigning her posi tion a hort time ago. The bride has long been an active figure in the social life of the St. Paul's church in this city. The groom is a son of Rev. O. G. Wichmann of this city and has for the past several years engaged in his work as a mining engineer, be ing engaged with the Guggenheim copper interests in Alaska, New Mex -copper company, The many friends here join In the well wishes to the young people for their jluture years of happiness and successi, in their life in the south- land. . n i t Commerce Meet ing July 31st Regular Monthly Open Fonim Meet ing to Be Held and the Pub lie Is Invited. The residents of the city and the adjoining territory are urged to be out and take part in the regular monthly 'Tow-Wow" of the Cham- ber of Commerce, which is to be held Dintr toc,,v iiv aist The first six months of the year has found the Chamber of Commerce functioning in a very fine manner and which has brought forth a great many very successful projects for the advancement of the city and Ints in terests, which is due to the splendid spirit of co-operation that has been shown by the members of the organ ization and the residents of the city at large. The Chamber of Commerce holds noonday luncheons twice a month at which the members who desire and the committee heads in particular gather and discuss the plans and the various suggestions that some up, each member paying their own luncheon cost and these meetings have been productive of a great deal of good to the organization. The luncheon meetings of course come at a time when a greater part of the residents are unable to at tend and in order that a full and general expression of the residents can be secured it was decided to have once a month an open public meet ing that would be held in the even ing when representatives of all class es of the people are urged to be out and participate in-tbe-tratherinc'.7II "eiHwggl C fs'o f th e" Chamber oV Commerce are desirous of having the fullest interchange of ideas from the residents of the community in order. that the best of these thoughts for the community advancement and bet terment may lje had and or this rea son the open meetings are especially created. -Ther notices of the "Pow-Wow" on July 31st have been made in ample tirofhatrTeT7t)ne ' can plan to attend and the residents of the dis tricts near this city are urged to note the time of the event and to come in and participate in the meeting, as the interests of the territory adjacent to the city i3 as of much interest as that which lies within the corporate limits of the city. Remember the date and the time and place and make it a point to be in attendance at the meeting as it Is destired to make it a very representa tive gathering from all classes of the people. CHIEF HAS A BAD HAND From Tuesday's Taliy Chief of Police A. R. Johnson is wearing his richt hand in albandaged condition - the result of having had contact with one of the celebrated luullu "' " V J 7 the creamery interests. The car In which the chief was riding stopped and made necessary the getting out and coaxing of the gas wagon back into activity by cranking. The chief started ln to crank and about the first turn his hand came in contact with the number plate of the car and cut a severe gash on the hand between the thumb and first finger and which made necessary the seek ing of medical aid to have the mem ber dressed. CLOSED FOR RENOVATION Saturday evening at 8 o'clock the Walton cafe on the north side of Main street was closed at the con clusion of the days business and with in the next two weeks the interior of the building will be re-decorated and given a thorough overhauling by the owner of the building, William JiL-JJarclay. The exterior of the build ing tf.s been re-decorated In fine shape' And the interior will now be placed in first class shape by the ownerU Whi the building is all completed and pliced in first class shape, the restaurant will be re-opened with Mr. and Mrs. Barclay in charge of the business and who will again be active in the operation of the restaurant that tf?y j so successfully conducted for seftral years and will give the city another high class cafe and eat ing house. :: w JUNIOR C. D. OF A. MEETS The I'mior Catholic Daughters of Americq, and their councellors were guests f ; Miss Theresa Bierl and AureliaU nd Inga Reichstadt at a de lightful? picnic held at the country home o4 Theresa Bierl, Sunday after noon, fhe hostesses had devised all sorts of; ?araes with prizes for the successffil contestants. A lovely lunch was serf yd in the late afternoon be fore tha guests departed for their, homes. The Junior court members are ex pecting o go to camp at Seward for a week'4 outing with the Columbus court. Tie Junior girls will be ac companies by Mrs. Lon Henry and Miw-M ay Murphy. - - : .w si. t ,- -7.1- -. j. . -t- -,J..