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o ffeDraska State Hirtorf eal Society mout oum VOL. NO. 2XXV PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, OCT. 15, 1928. NO. 73 (plates Aged Lady to Observe Her 94th Birthday Today Mrs. G. W. Mayfield Who Has Span ned Many Years Enjoys Family Dinner at Louisville. From Thursdays Dally It is given to but few people to enjoy a lifetime past the ninetieth year and one of these fortunate ones is Mrs. G. "V. Mayfield. long time resident of Louisville and who is now making her home here at the Ne braska Masonic Home where her last days are quietly spent in the rich re ward of a long and useful life. Mrs. Mayfield and her late hus band have lived in Cass county for many years, coming here when this was but an unsettled community and by their efforts making it as great a section of the state and one that ranks with any in the nation. To the story of the territory and state of Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Mayfield have given their share of service and la bors. Mrs. Mayfield was a daughter of one of the earliest families to come to this state, Jefferson and Mary E. Todd, who came here when the west was a wilderness and the Indians were still roving the plains, coming here when a vefy young woman. Emeline Todd was born at Noiwack, Ohio, on October 11, 1834, and her life time has largely been spent in this community where in 1855 at the Todd homestead west of Platts mouth she was married to George W. Mayfield. The husband was a mem ber of the force that defended the great west from the Indian uprisings in the fifties and sixties and when the dread of the redman had passed he engaged in the newspaper busi ness, establishing many papers in all sections of the county, one of which, the Louisville Courier, is now owned and operated by his son, L. J. May field. Mr. Mayfield was called to the last long rest many years ago and since that time the wife has lived at Louisville until her great age com pelled her to lay aside the cares of the house. - ' The lifetime of Mrs. Mayfield has spanned the greatest years of the history of the American Republic, her birth occuring the last years of the term of Andrew Jackson as head of the nation, and while the country was still in its infancy. She has lived to see four wars of our coun try, the Mexican war of 1845, the Civil war of 1861-65, the Spanish American war of 1898 and the World war of 1917-191S. This morning Mrs. Mayfield motor ed to Louisville where a family din ner was held at the Lee J. Mayfield home where members of the family of this grand pioneer woman gath ered to honor her and to make the aniversary one that she will remem ber with pleasure. The many friends over the county trust that Mrs. Mayfield may live to pass the golden century point in the richness of her useful life. DEATH OF DON ATWOOD Relatives here have received word of the death on Wednesday at hi? home in Chicago of Don Atwood, r former resident of this city where he was born and spent his boyhood days and whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. S H. Atwood, were for many years prominent residents of this commun ity. Mr Alwood has not been in -he best of health for some time, suffer ing from a severe attack of stomach trouble and which finally resulted lr his death. Mr. Atwood has made his home in Chicago for a great many years but will be remembered by the oldei residents of this city and those whr were school friends of the departed in his boyhood. The deceased Is survived by hif parents and two brothers, Calvin At wood of Liberty, Missouri, where the parents also make their home, and Ralph Atwood of Chicago. The funeral services were held to day at Chicago and the intermen' wiil be at that city. DEATH OF H. W. BEAVER From Thursday's Dally This morning a message was re ceived here by Mrs. Nellie Gorder an nouncing the death of her uncle, H W. Beaver, which occurred late last night at his home, 3154 Y street, Lincoln. Mr. Beaver was for many years a resident of the vicinity of Elmwood, but has in late years re sided at Lincoln. He Is survived by the wife and three children. The funeral services of Mr. Beaver will be held on Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the interment be made at the Elmwood cemetery, the fun eral party driving from the Morey chapel on No. 27th street, Lincoln, to the cemetery. We have a full stock of rourfi Cv press Cribbing, 6 and 12-inch, and Cedar Poles. If you are eoinr? to build a new crib or repair the old one, it will pay you to see us. We deliver anywhere. Cloidt Xumbsr & Coal Co., Plattsmouth, Nebr. ORGANIZES JUNIOR CIRCLE From Thursday's Dally Last evening Gold en rod Grove Woodmen Circle of this city organized a Junior Circle as an auxilliary to their order under the leadership and untiring effort of district deputy Mrs. Ida B. Kennedy of Lincoln, and Miss Marie E. Kaufman, local sec retary of the Woodmen Circle. Much enthusiasm and interest was shown by the young people and this link to the grove promises to become r splendid asset to the order. The fol lowing juniors were duly installer" to their respective offices by Mrs Kennedy. Guardian, Hazel Harkins past guardian, Elva Pauline Olson; advisor, Joseph Loveless; clerk, Paul Jahrig, attendent Frances Marie Lil- lie, chaplain, Louise Fitzmeyer, inner sentinel, Donald Cotner, outer sen tinel. Warren Lillie. captain, William Max Fitzmeyer, Junior advisor, Marie E. Kaufman. County School Men to Form an Organization First Meeting at Nehawka to Outline Plans for Social Organization and to Promote Field Day From Thursday's uany Last evening at Nehawka was held a meeting of the school men of Cass county, every Bchool with the excep tion of Weeping Water being repre sented at the meeting which was held at the Nehawka high school, the members of the visiting party be ing the guests of Superintendent Schwengel of the schools at that place. The meeting was presided over by Superintendent Schwengel and who announced the purposes of the pro posed organization, that of a 6ocial and professional interest, for the bet terment of the general school work and also to promote a county field day in which track and field events as well as literary contests might be held and which would tend for the advancement ot the general county interest In the various schools.. To further perfect the work of the new organization a committee com posed of Principal J. V. Simons of Plattsmouth, Supt. Adee of Eagle and Supt. Oberhauser of Louisville, was named and who will take up the matter of the organization of the as sociation for the presentation at the next meeting which will be held, on the invitation of Superintendent R. E. Bailey, at Plattsmouth on Wednes day evening, November 14th. After the discussions ana plans for the future the gentlemen were in vited to the home of Superintendent Schwengel where a dainty and ap petizing oyster supper was strved to aid in the completion of an evening of the greatest pleasure. REAL VAUDEVILLE ACTS From Thursday's Dally The discovery contest staged last night at the Parmele theatre made a decided hit with the audience and naturally so because it was a great line-up of splendid local talent. George Caldwell proved to the Par mele patrons that he is a musician of no mean ability for, he certainly knows how to handle the saxophone and trumpet. Helen Leosia seemed much like a little fairy in her grace ful dancing and contortionistic move ments. We predict a great future for her if she stays with this kind of work. Emily Lorenz plays the piano beautifully and her solo was very much enjoyed by the large audience. Everyone of the three acts presented last night would have done credit to a vaudeville circuit and it is grati fying as well as surprising, really how much good along the line of educational endeavor has been accom plished through the medium of the discovery contests which have been staged at weekly intervals ever since last spring. Congratulations are due the management of the Parmele Theatre. GOVERNOR BRYAN HERE Prom Thursday's Deny The announcement Is made by J. A. Capwell, chairman of the demo cratic county central committee, that the campaigning tour of former Gov ernor Charles W. Bryan' will bring him into Cass county on Saturday, October 20th and will allow him the entire day in stumping the county in which he has always made such a fine showing. Governor Bryan is urging the reduction of the expenses of the state, the paring down of the unnecessary army of state em ployes, the conduct of the state for the relief of the taxpayer and in sup port of this viewpoint he Is present ing the record of his previous admin istration from 1922 to 1924. The swing of Mr, Bryan through Cass county will take him into a great many of the towns of the coun ty and will close with a night meet ing at Plattsmouth, the county chairman states. When entertaining, use Dennison decorative material, favors, etc. The Bates Book and Gift Shop carries the entire Dennison line. Cass County Bankers Asso ciation Meets One of the Best Meetings of Years Held at Avoca Yesterday After noon and Evening:. From Saturday's Dall The Cass County Bankers associa tion took advantage of the fact of Friday being a holiday to gather at the pleasant little town of Avoca in their annual meeting and where busi ness methods were discussed as well as a pleasant social side of the meet ing for the bankers, their wives and employes. The afternoon meeting was along the lines of the banking interests, the gathering being called to order by President Reese Hastain of Louisville and the visiting bankers were wel comed by Mayor George P. Shackley of Avoca. The response to the ad dress of welcome was given by Hon. W. B. Banning of Union. The reports of the county associa tion officers were received and ap proved by the meeting. T. B. Strain, vice-president of the First Trust Co., of Lincoln, was pres ent and gave a short talk on "Bonds and Securities," covering this field in splendid shape and giving many in teresting facts as to the securities of the present day and the necessity of proper knowledge of this subject by the bankers. The members had a fine talk along the lines of safe banking by Dan Riley of Dawson, past state president and who at some length discussed many of the problems of the present day with bankers of the state. The main address of the afternoon meeting was delivered by Hon. Clar ence Bliss, secretary of the depart ment of trade and commerce of the state of Nebraska and in his re- marks Mr. Bliss covered the follow-; ing pertinent points of the situation of the day and suggestions to the hankers - I "Good roads and the automobile j have developed each town separate ly as a competitor of neighboring j towns," Mr. Bliss stated in his talk. "Thus a town with one good bank is a competitor of the banker in the next town. Accordingly, these many consolidations are helping the stock holders in these banks and placing them in a better and stronger posi tion to pay dividends. "The average Nebraska bank has from 10 to 50 stockholders. These stockholders are farmers and business men scattered all over the state. These stockholders have gone thru the depression period since the great war and have not only taken care of the losses in their own banks, but have contributed to pay losses in fail ed banks. Banking service rendered by the banks of Nebraska is just as necesary to the solidity of the state as the services of the railroads or any other public service. Where is the patron of the railroad company or telephone company, who is not willing that the bank stock of the local bank should have the same earn ing power? Stockholders In banks or stockholders in the telephone com pany have the same right to expect dividends on their investment. Most certainly the public cannot expect banking service or any other service at less than cost. It is a matter of record that generally speaking, bank stock is not earning today in propor tion to telephone stock and other pub lic service stock. It is just as neces sary to the life of the bank that the stockholders receive a dividend as it is for the farmer to market a good corn crop at a fair price." - Better Publicity Needed. Bankers need to give more atten tion to the matter of informing the public on the value of the service they have to offer it. Secretary Bliss asserted. He illustrated this part of his address by quoting the familiar Mother Goose rhyme of Simple Simon going to the fair, and being impress ed with the display of pastry which the pieman offered. "Today, the profit and loss ac count the success or failure of a business 'house is measured by the way it displays its wares. Viewing this situation from a banker's stand point and realizing that we have a keen-minded public to serve, it be hooves the banker to display his wares." Newspaper columns were empha sized as a good medium of publicity, along with display windows of the banks themselves and other means of disseminating information. Among the strong features of this state's banking laws and regulations, Bliss named the act providing for limitation on the granting of char ters, the one requiring bank man agers to be licensed by the state, the no-fund check law, and the prohi bition of branch banking enacted by the last legislature. Meetings of bank directors are now required at least twice a- year to check up on loans, deposits, and oth er details of the business, and reports thereon to the state department, were emphasized as one feature of the present supervisory system. In addi tion, Secretary Bliss said, examiners call in the directors and question them from time to time. He inist- ted thet louses due to the defalcation of bank officers are now at their low est level in banking history. Reserves Unusually High. The cash reserves of Nebraska banks, according to the synopsis of their statements for June 30, were such that they would be able to pay one-third of all depositors' accounts without calling in any loans. Bliss declared. A standard accounting system for banks now prevails in Nebraska, he caid, being as up-to-date in book keeping and posting methods as will be found in New York City. While the bankers were busy at their executive session the ladies of the party were entertained at after noon tea at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Fahenstock and where the time was most delightful passed for all of the members of the party. The banquet of the association, one of the treats tc which the bankers and their ladies look forward to each year with the greatest of anticipa tion, was held at the parlors of the Congregational church at 6:30 where the ladies of the. church had ar ranged a wonderful feast which wiil be recorded as one of the most de lightful that the banker's association has ever held. During the serving of the banquet the Avoca orchestra gave a very fine program of music that was very much enjoyed by everyone of the party. The toast list was presided over by Col. Phil L. Hall of Greenwood, who in his clever manner handled the difficult cole in fine shape and assisted in the general good time that marked the' banquet. Henry A. Guthmann of Murdock was called upon to- speak on a very timely subject in these strenuous days, And Mr. Guthmann acquitted himself in fine shape and still has the secret of the subject assigned him locked safe in his breast. John E. Curtis, state railway com missioner was present and gave one of his usual pleasing talks, inter spersing his discussion of the great state of "Nebraska" with the clever stories that are always a feature of the Curtis speeches. Mrs. Carl D. Ganz of Alvo was also called upon for a few remarks and replied with a most enjoyable poem that represented the attitude of women. Judge James T. Begley was one of the speakers assigned on the toast list and gave an-wfetress of unusual strength and ability, the ubject be ing "Convictions," and in which the distinguished jurist took up the phases of court work, the court, the attorney, the jury and the public and in which the support of public opin ion in the handling of the law was an important part as it was reflected in the sentiment that was expressed by the jury. The address was clear cut and in which the court urged strong and vigorous law enforcement and the protection of the property and personal rights of those who were called into court. H. A. Schneider of Plattsmouth, gave a short outline of the history of the Cass County Bankers associa tion, the incidents of the first meet ing of ten years ago, but farther than the recital of these interesting stories of the past meetings Mr. Schneider refused to go, as his sub ject had been assigned as "An Eva sion," but as a substitute orator Mr. Schneider introduced R. Foster Pat terson of Plattsmouth, whose ability as a public speaker is well known and whose fund of humor and logic is unexcelled and which gave the members of the banquet party a real H. K. Frantz of Eagle responded in his usually pleasing manner to the toast suggested and gave many clever stories as well as interesting facts to add to the feast of reason of the banquet. "The Ode of the Bankers," was presented by Carl Ganz of Alvo and which embraced many well selected jibes at the members of the bank ing fraternity of the county and members of the banquet party. At the banquet the election of the officers for the ensuing year were named, the following being selected: President Carl Ganz, Alvo. Vice-President Walter J. Wun derlich, Nehawka. Secretary H. A. Guthmann, Mur dock. It was voted that the 1929 con vention would be held at Platts mouth, the birthplace of the associa tion and the Plattsmouth bankers will therefore be the hosts to the county bankers next year. Tho6e who attended from this city were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Cloidt, Judge and Mrs. James T. Begley, R. Foster Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. H.. A. Schneider, Miss Betty Sitzman and Miss Edna Warren. STATE MISSIONARY MEETING The state missionary meeting of the Presbyterian church of the state is being held at the North church in Omaha this week and brings there a large group of the members from the various churches. - On Tuesday Mrs. John F. Gorder Mrs. Frank A. Cloidt, Mrs. C. E Hartford and Mrs. H. G. MeClusky attended the opening session, includ ing the banquet and pageant, "The Call to Spiritual Advance." This morning Mrs. Stephen Wiles president of the local missionary society, Mrs. C. E. Hartford. Mrs John F. Wolff, MrB. H. G. MeClusky and Miss Carrie Baird departed for Omaha to attend the meetings. C. E. Society Holds Banquet Last Evening Very Interesting Meetings Held at the Fellowship Boom of the Presbyterian Church From Friday's Daily The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church held theii annual banquet at the Fellowship hall in the church. The banquet was served by the ladies of the Auxi liary society. The tables were beau tifully decorated with the colors of the society red and white. Beside the delightful menu contributed by the ladies, an interesting program was enjoyed by all. The general theme of the program was "A C. E Base Ball Game." Rev. H. G. Me Clusky was the umpire. He intro duced the speakers. After a verse of "Onward Christian Soldiers," Prof Sloan of the high school was callec1 on to speak on "Team Work" in thir game. He was followed by a group of three, Irina Mayfield, as the pit cher, Laura Skalak, the batter and George Sayles as the catcher. Each caught the real meaning of applica tion of his topic to C. E. work. MI.S Vestetta Robertson gave a pleasing number on the piano. Another group of three speakers, Maxine Cloidt spoke on "Bases." Catherine Mc Clusky, on "The Fielders," and Fred erick Wehrbein on "Scores," alsc gave clear expositions of C. E. activi ty as a big game. Frank Cloidt was at his best ir one of his solos. Mr. R. F. Paterson then spoke to the delight of the aud ience, on the theme, "The Game." Mr. Patterson is a natural crator and always captivates his audience. Miss Ruth Lindsay was heard in a pleas ing piano selection which proved her ability on the piano. The officers for the coming yeai were elected as follows: Miss Janet Snyder, president; Miss Laura Skalak vice president. Miss Irma Mayvelc as treasurer, Mis3 Maxine Cloidt as secretary, and Miss Vestetta Robert son as pianist. They were installed in their offices. Miss Pearl Staats, and Miss Estelle Baird were voted the appreciation of the society for their untiring inter est in Endeavor leadership. A committee was sent to the kit chen to thank the ladies for theii service of the banquet. An offering was taken to apply on the society's pledge for missions. The hanquet closed with a hymn, anc was accorded as one of the best. TELLS OF McELWAEN DEATH The many old time friends of Roy McElwain, who were shocked last week to learn of his death at Santa Monica, California, will be interest ed in learning the exact details of the sudden death of this estimable gentleman. The following from the Santa Monica Outlook tells of the sudden passing of Mr. McElwain. Roy L. McElwain, Santa Monica, manager for S. W. Straus, dealing in bonds, was seized with a heart at tack while on his way to Los Angeles last evening, and died before he could be removed to his home at 11912 Brentwood Heights. His wife and his brother, Bert A. McElwain, were with him in his ma chine. While he was driving, pains in the chest came on with such vio lence that he was compelled to stop and rest. He laid down on a lawn at Beverly drive and Larchmont, for a few moments while a physician was called, and was removed to the office of Dr. W. Piddock, where the end came. Angina pectoris is un derstood to have been the cause of death. Mr. McElwain was 52 years old. He came to Santa Monica some years ago from Plattsmouth, Nebr., and be fore taking the position with the Straus company was with the South ern California Edison company. In the service of the Straus concern, Mr. McElwain made a distinguished re cord and several times put the Santa Monica office in high place among the Straus organizations for the vol ume of business done. His friends in business circles were numerous. The deceased was an enthusiastic patron of sports, particularly of base ball and followed the fortunes of both local and national teams with real ardor. Besides the widow and the brother, who recently came here for his health, Mr. McElwain leaves a sister, Mrs. John W. Dutton of Kansas City, Mo. Funeral anounce ment will be made later.. DEATH OF EUGENE SKINNER From Friday's Daily This morning at 4:30 at the fam ily home in the south part of the city Eugene Skinner passed away follow ing a long period of ill health and for the past several weeks he hat been very critically ill. Mr. Skinner was born February 9, 1858, in Illinois, and came to Ne braksa with his parents when a very small child and has since made his home in this state. He came to Plattsmouth ten years ago and the family have resided since? that time at the home in South Park. The deceased leaves to mourn his loss the widow and three grandchildren. BIG CROWD AT DANCE From Thursday's Daily The American Legion's mid-week feature dance last night was largely attended and the dancers were all loud in praise of Jesse Boone and His Royal Nights, the colored demons of jazz from Sioux City, the home town of cabarets and night clubs. This or chestra lived up to its reputation oof being just about the hottest of any that has been heard in Plattsmouth, and their popularity with the danc ers has resulted in their being re booked for December 12th. They left here immediately after the close of the dance for the return drive of 134 miles to Sioux City and from there go on to South Dakota, a dis tance of some C5 miles, where they are scheduled, to play tonight. The next feature mid-week dance conies on the evening of October 24th, when Simanek's band, of Dodge, Ne braska will be here. Death of Mrs. Edward Grybsky at Home Here Born r-nd Beared in This City Well Known Young Woman Called to the Last Best From Friday's Daily This morning after an illness of some duration Mrs. Edward Grybsky passed away at her home in the north part of the city", her death oc curing just before 8 o'clock. Ruth Johnson daughter cf Mr and Mrs. Harry Johnson was borr at Plattsmouth on June 8, 1S93, and was reared to womanhood in thir city and receiving her education at the local schools. She was married in this city on September 24, 1914 to Edward Grysbky and with the exception of one year's residence at Missouri Valley, Iowa, they have made their home here since that time. For the past several months Mrs. Gry bsky has been gradually falling and in the last few weeks hope of her recovery was abandoned altho all possible to relieve her suffering was done: - - ' To mourn her loss there remains hte husband, the aged father, Harry Johnson, the mother having preceeded her in death, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Louise Manning of San Diego, Cal ifornia and Mrs. Sherman Cole of Mynard. One cousin. Larry Lawn of Sidney as well as one uncle and twe aunts residing in England. The funeral of Mrs. Grybsky will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Sattler funeral home Rev. H. G. MeClusky officiating. SHERIFF HAS BUSY TIME From Thursday's Dally Last night Sheriff Bert Reed had one of the busy and sleepless nights that characterizes the work of the sheriff's office. A message was re ceived during the night that a sus picious looking character was seen prowling around Murray and which it was feared was another robber seeking a favorable spot to start operations on. When the sheriff arrived at Murray it was impossible to locate anyone and after a search of that vicinity a man was found sleeping along the road east of Murray and who was questioned by the sheriff. The story told wa3 that he was a farm hand and had been working at Fort Crook on a farm, hearing that the corn crop was much better in thir locality he had decided to come here and had been given a lift in an auto by a man named Ashworth as far as Murray and told to wait until morn ng and then call on W. G. Boedeker. the banker-farmer of Murray and he might be able to locate him on a job as a corn shucker. As the man was not guilty of any offense save that he wanted to work the sheriff returned home but it was close ot morning and consequently there was little sleep for the sheriff BEACH CALIFORNIA From Thursday's Dallv Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stoehr, who have been enjoying their honeymoon driving to Burbank, California, the home of the parents of Mrs. Stoehr, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Lister, have reached their destination. Mrs. Stoehr was formerly Miss Dorothy Lister was married at Glen wood to Carl Stoehr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stoehr of near this city and the young people on their return to this city departed in a few days for California. The bride came here on a visit with her sister, Mrs. E. J. Rummel and while here the romance developed that culminated in the wedding at Glenwood. SHOWING NICE mPBOVEMENl From Fridays Daltr The many friends of Frank Slat insky. Sr., will be pleased to learn that Mr. Slatinsky is doing very nicely at the Methodist hospita' where he was operated on the first of the week for appendicitis. The patient has rallied in fine shape and it is thought that he will be able to return home in a short time and be back in his former good health. Eugene Lewis, Old Resident, is Buried Here Was Very Prominent In Early Day in This City in Business and Social Life of the City From Saturday's Dally Yerterday ut Oak Hill cemetery was laid to rest one of the early resi dents of this city and one who w;.. in the years of residence- h -re , nijr-i active and prominent figure in the business and social I i f of tin- com munity. This former Plattsuiout h man was Eugene B. Lewis. Mr. Lewis came to Plattsiiiouth i in the year ISTiS and the deceased with his mother mad1 their homo for a number of years in the resi dence Third and Vine street now owned by Miss Olive Jones. The fam ily came to this city from New Eng land, the home being in .MaFachu.--sets. where Dr. Dio Lewis, cou.-;ir of Mr. Lewis was a noted figure for many yejrs. When first locating here Mr. Lewis was engaged in telegraphing for i number of years and later was in th railway mail service, running on the Union Pacific from Omaha lo Oden Utah. Later he returned to 1'lutts mouth and in 1SS0 with the la; Captain L. D. Bennett established the grocery store of Bennett A.- Levvh which was in business for n.uny years. Captain Bennett conducting the business after the retirement of Mr. Lewis from the Jirm in the early nineties. Mr. Lewis was erne of the business men that secured the f.rst telephone exchange in this city, in ducing the Bell Telephone coniapny to open their exchange and he served as the manager of the exchange for some time. In the year ISM Mi Lewis was one of the group thai was active in securing a canning com pany in this city and was th secre tary of the company for several years. Mr. Lewis was married in Imltanr in the late eighties to Mis.-s DclU. Searl and the family resided for sev eral years in a residence erected in what was known as Orchard Hill and which was then one of the ro's-t at tractive homes In the city, whicl residence was later moved when the M. P. Railway built into this city and was moved to the corner of 13th and Elm street, a site that is now part of the Masonic Home grounds Later Mr. Lewis moved from this city and engaged in railroad work am' has in recent years made his home in Omaha. Mr. Lewis is survived by a son Earl B. Lewis of Los Angeles, two nephews, W. H. Wheeler of Omaha and Myron E. Wheeler of Lincoln The late Mrs. D. H. Wheeler was a sister of Mr. Lewis. The funeral services were held at the Stack Mortuary at Omaha yester day and the body brought to this city and laid to the last rest in the family lot at Oak Hill cemetery. All of the family have long since re moved from the city and the old time friends were unaware of the death until the funeral party arrived here for the last rites. FUNERAL OF RALPH JOHNSON From Friday's Dally The funeral services of Ralph Johnson were held yesterday after noon at the home on Locust street and where there was present a very large group of the relatives and friends to pay their last respects. The death of Mr. Johnson has come as a great shock to the family and friends and whose sorrow has been most intense in their loss especially coming with such sudden shock to them. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. W. A. Taylor of Union, an old time friend of the family of th? deceased and who gave words of com fort to the sorrowing ones. During the services two duets were given by Mrs. Hal Garnett and Mrs. Minnie Pickard, "Going Down the Valley" and "Beautiful Isle of Some where," bringing" a consolation to the troubled hearts of the bereft family. The burial was at the Mt. Pleas ant cemetery north of Nehawka and the pall bearers were selected from the associates and close friends. Frank Rebal, Cyril Kalina, Joseph M. Sedlak, George Wever, Ivan Tay lor and Herman L. Thomas. A large number from Nehawka and vicinity were here to attend the last services and to accompany the body to the last resting plae. E. J. BURKETT IN CITY Fre-m Thursday's Dally Elmer J. Burkett, the republican candidate for congress in this dis trict and well known Lincoln Mtor ney, wTas here today calling on hi" friends and locking over the political situation as regards his chances of returning to Washington after an ab sence of eighteen years. Mr. Buihet served several terras in congress frn this district and was later electee as senator and was defeated rr re election by Sena lor Hitchcock in 1910, and has had a very extensive experience in the halls of congress. Always something of interest in the Journal Want Ad department.