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Nebr!:? :'ire Historic
cal Society
VOL. NO. XLTV
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, NOV. 26, 1928.
NO. 85
2
District Court
Grinding on the
jury leases
Case of Allie Adams vs. H. M. Soea-
xiiehsen, et al., Goes to Jury
Olson vs. Towle On
From Thursday's Dally
The jury this afternoon in the
case of Adams vs. Soennichsen
returned a verdict at 2:30 find
ing for the defendant, H. ML
Soennichsen, who had contended
that the note involved in the suit
was not used for the purposes
given and without consideration
received by the defendant.
The past two days of the district
court have been occupied in the hear-
in&r or th rcu nf Allm aa.
II. M. SoennlrhsPTi t i i
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growing out of the financial affair-
of the defunct FW hi V
ana in wnicn tbe plaintiff sought to
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recover the sum of IS (inn ciaimori tnl
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Soennichsen bv reason nf , nnt J
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cashier of Yhe Fi
George O. Dovey. The defendant con-
tended that the note in question had
wn o-ir, o "
rot been done and by reason of which
the defendant had failed to receive
any money or other consideration for I
the note. The case was given to the I
jury at 11:15 this morning and if
now under the consideration of the
jurymen at 2:30.
The case of Ole Olson vs. Earl
Towle, a suit to secure settlement of I
claims between the two parties whe I
were formerly associated lathe quar-
ry ousiness at w eeping water to-
gether. The case was well nde,
a MAHHnM. . 3 1
of the residents of Weeping Water
and vicinity were here for the tria1
and to hear the details of the case
no ArvAfltnrl hv fha tt. mnnv nf thr
as ervealed by the testimony of the I
Tttiiuua vitrim.
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VilAlii Vi rUHJaJua aiuiLUtuUi:
The announcement has been re-1
celved here of the death on Saturday. I
November 17th at Santa Ana, Cal-
Ifornla, of Mrs. D. P. Jackson, aged
64. a resident of Plattsmouth for
several years. The death came as thel
result of an illness of several months
and which gave to the members of
the family but little hope of the re-
covery of the patient.
Mrs. Jackson made her home here
for some 'ten years and where her
husband was engaged in conducting a
email furniture business, the family
leaving here eighteen years ago for
the west coast and where they have
since resided. The deceased lady was
a iireiong memuer oi me iuemoaisi
cnurcn ana aiso oi inw tasiera oiar.
me iunerai serricw weio uciu 111 I
Santa Ana on Monday and the fn
terment was at that place.
Mrs. Jackson is survived by the
husband, sister and Mrs. Edward
Roman, a niece, residing In this city.
RECOVERS STOLEN CAB
From Friday's Dally
The Chevrolet coupe of the young
man named Barr, wmcn was lasen
away from him on the highway near
Avprv. Wednesday night, was re
covered yesterday on one of the high
ways near the Pappio creek just off
the K. of T. highway where It had
been abandoned by the party steal
ing the car and slugging Mr. Barr.
The groceries and other articles
which Mr. Barr had In the car were
undisturbed and he is very much
pleased at having the car returned
and in as good a shape as it Is. No
trace has been found so far of the
party or parties that might have
taken the car.
HELPS OUT CARNIVAL
ThP American Leeion Fall festlva'
held the laBt week in this city had
two donations that were ovenooiceo
in the rush of the six aay iesuva-
in heine acknowledKed. or ratner onei
was not known until tne aoner m-
iormed the Legion that the article
would be a gift from the "house.
These two donations were me nai
given away Friday evening wmci
was presented by FMiip inieron ami
a fine hand made rag rug that the
Homestead Rue Co.. made and gave
to the Legion boys for use in raising
funds from the festival and both of
these gifts are much appreciaiea Dy
the Legion membership.
SUFFERS INJURED FOOT
From Thursday's Daily j
Leo Morse departed this morning
for Lincoln where he goes to consult
a specialist in regard to the condi-jfor
tion of his left foot wnicn was iu- i
jured a few days ago wnue air. morse
was. eneaged in his work with the
taionhone company. Mr. Morse was
cuttiug down a pole and as the pole
fi! '.it. stepped back and caught his
foot and ankle in a small ditch the
result that the fut rrb fractur ;J
m. re. the accident tLa ung man has
fcaJ to make hia way vnlh the use
oi ciutehes.
SUFFERING FROM ACCIDENT
From Thursday's Dally
Leslie Gansemer, residing west of
Mynard, was in the city yesterday
having his left ear treated at the
office of the Drs. Livingston, the re
sult of a severe and rather unusual
accident that he suffered a few days
ago at the farm.. The young man was
engaged in shucking corn and while
he was grabbing off the ears from
the stalks a piece of one of the stalks
struck him on the side of the face,
ra.r nuu causing u. vere injury 10
T n n f TTfTnar t haf na nr vo-rv
TflU Jn.l WhJC-h, Cause.d ,tb!
victim of the .accident a great deal
of Buffering as the result
Meadow Young
Man is Slugged
on Highway
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Barr, well known in this community
ha? rked Creek
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Th thft of th Mr was renrrtrt
and Officer . Gates, highway patrol
man.' who came along shortly after
the affair, gabe the alarm and
brought the victim of 'the holdur
on to Plattsmouth and where a search
was made here to try and locate the
car without result.
The victim of the accident could
give but little description of his as-
sailant or of the car that had unload-1
ed the robber onto him. I
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ENJOY ENTERTAINMENT I
Froro Friday's Daily
Tq evening a. larsr audience
Ln.j tv T.rnirrnm f,,mihed bv the
vnriotv Wntrtinprn a e-rnun of the
Cotner arti8ts who were shown at!
tne pjr8t Christian church and in
tne ciever program everyone found
something to please them. I
Tha nrnOTDTn onnii sterl nf vnoa.
numbers by the male quartet, the
solo offerings of the various mem-
hpru nf thi nil art At. and aa Wf11 thn I
manv ripvpr and ntertainine inkea
an f.nmmiv aitnatinn that bpnt th
audience In a roar of lauehter.
The three readings by Mrs. B. D.
Workman nroved verv fine feature
y0?.T:eLnl7a l?ltEZt
0f the evening and this clever lady
won much applause for her rendi-
The Black Face quartet in their
m.mharo rrt fcanrt th
work nf Mr Pantir. flrat tnr h -
in- n.Piiir .nw hv tho i,rf-
ience and he also was one of the
leading: flerures in the clever comedy
that was developed.
The members of the entertainers
weree: Mr. Pantier, first tenor; Mr.
Workman, second tenor, Mr. Leb-
sack, baritone, Mr. Pantier, bass;
Mrs. B. D. Workman, reader.
ENTERTAINS FOR NIECE
From Friday's Dally
Last evening Mrs. Herman Reich-
stadt was hosteaa at an eveninir of
bridge in honor of her niece, Miss
Betty Reichetadt, of Omaha, a guest
at the home of the relatives here.
The venlnsr was most nlnaaantlv
Bpent In the fascinations of bridge
and in the playing Mrs. J. A. Griffin
was awarded the first prize while
the consolation nrlze waa elvnn to
Miss May Murphy.
During the evening dainty and de-
Hcious refreshments were served by
the hostess who waa asHUtArl hv hr
daughter and daughter-in-law In the
servlnsr.
, RETURNS HOME
From Friday's Day
Mrs. John Hollestelle of Conova,
South Dakota, who has been here for
a visit at the home of her mother.
Mrs. Lillian B. Baker and family
some time, has departed for her
nome, masing me trip Dy auto. Mrs.
tionesiene was iormeny miss verainess. Has so rar recoverea tnat he
Vroman of this city and while here was able to return home on Wed-
had the opportunity of visiting with
a large number of the old time I
friends.
There is no Slack "business periodlas cou a expected under the ser- j
. , . . , lous nature of his operation and it
w dhhiui who iivmuct bum,
gooas tne year rouna.
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Lisien, inuaren
Here's Good News
from Old Santa
JrlattBmouth Is to Be Included on
Pre-Christmas Visit of the
Jollv Old Sa-ntn
...... .rt f c,flnt .,H nn in h
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old fellow to come to Plattsmouth at
some date before Christmas day, and
in answer to that letter E. A. Wurl,
head of the retail section of the
Chamber of Commerce has received
the following reply that is explain-
atory in itself and now the boys
and girls can rest aseurred that the
Jolly patron of the children will be
here on time:
Icy Cape, Northland, Nov. 15.
To Mr. E. A. Wurl.
Chairman Retail Section,
I .
-namDer oi commerce,
lattsmoutn, cass CO., Net)., u. a. A
My Dear Mr. Wurl
I I VftAnlwiWl ttmi t mrAww r i -r I At nf
v I.lNn r 1" " "I
November 10th, inviting me
to Plattsmouth again to see all yourl
boys and girls on a p're-Christmas
trio, and I hasten to let vou know
that while I expect to be Very busy
uecemDer, l wm try some
way . 8eeze m a snort Tlslt to
your city. Let's see you wanted me
I to come on Dec. 15th. I believe that
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18 baiuraay les 1 lMnK can maKe
" ?ow "!ten:. .Wurl- x. w?
I you lo DOlliy a ine Dys an 6iris
I arouna I'lattsmoutn oi my coming,
Deeause 1 cannot go to a" "6 towns
for a -V trip and 1 want to
see many at a"smoutn as I pos-
slB'y .n- i wm lei you Know later
eaiy wnai nour i win arrive, ui
course you know I cannot bring the
Lf i "f
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I II I W H Will Hi I lllf. I I T" I I I r I V I.IHlIlIlnk.I kit Ina M wnnM.
?r..au.lomD.iie- ..r "P"ne. dui you
ie." ine J01113 1." sure De tnere uec-
ttt,aaV?r tn?m to .te" aI1
inenuS. 1 nope 11 WOn C D6 as COIQ
as me last lime. 1 came in on tne
tjurungion train, uee, I sure enjoy-
ed .seeing all those people at the sta-
jion to meei.me., weugooapye. i ui
let you know later the exact hour
of my arrival.
Cheerily yours,
SANTA.
NORTH OMAHA EAGLES HEBE
From Friday's Daily
Last evening a group of the mem-
bers of North Omaha aerie of the
Fraternal Order of the Eagles paid
la visit to the local Eagles lodge in
lone of the most pleasant gatherings
en-ltnat tne two lodges have enjoyed.
The Omaha party, some thirty in
number headed by Frank Matthews,
state secretary and also secretary
or ine onn umana ioage, nas
cnarierea me dus oi Clarence corner
ana wun several private cars ar-
nvea nere uuu tuiuytu a. suuri uar-
ade before going to the Eagles hall
wnere me nausmumu uene waa iu
sessl0n -
The visitors extended an invitation
to the Plattsmouth Eagles to attend
the initation and oyster supper to
R? l D iNorm umana on next
Wednesday evening and are the local
members going-well if there is not
a eat df ,efaton from this city Pre"
GenA Z inf m ee3-
At the close of the lodge last even-
Al me Close OI
dainty and delicious refreshments
were served that everyone enjoyed to
the utmost
BOOSTING FOR NEBRASKA
The Nebraska-West Point game is
the big noise in the great city of
a . a
New York and all the former alumni
or weDrasna are preparing 10 give
ine scariei ana cream a Breai recep-
tlon, writes Matmew nerom, now a
prominent attorney oi me great cny
ana a eon oi kit. ana jmts. tienry
Herold Of thl9 City. Among the Ne-
braska boosters who are planning
to attend the game are General
i'ersning, vice-t-resiaeni uawes, coi.
wiuiam tiaywaru, iormer weurasKa
Lty resiaeni, captain ana airs.
ioya tiaraing wno are coming irom
Fort Meade, Maryland for the game.
lt is unnecessary to say that Mr.
tteroia is 10 De among mose pres-
em - ana rouung tor me in. u. m
wnicn ne is a grauume an wen as ai
Harvard. The New York alumni are
preparing to entertain the team nad
the band In great shape after the
close of the game and in the event
of a Nebraska victory the alumni
as well as the students and players
will make Jimmy Walkers home town
a real deep scarlet in hue.
RETURNS HOME
Everett ioiiton, wno was operated
on a month ago at the Immanuel hos-
pital at umana ror a very severe ill-
nesday and ie now recuperating at
the home of his parents, Mr. . and
Mrs. J. H. Fulton, south of this city,
The young man has done just as well
hoped that he wiU now be per.
Imanently restored to good health,
PASSES ANOTHER MILESTONE
From Fridays Daily
Today was the sixty-fifth birthday
anniversary of Attorney Charles L.
Graves of this city, afid while Charles
does not appear thisjage, he acknow
ledges the fact that he made his
first appearance on this sphere some
sixty-five years ago! Mr. Graves is
a real Cass county product and has
spent nm liietluie in una coramun
ity where he has '.friends by the
hundred in all sections of the coun
ty. As a ball player! Mr. Graves was
a real terror to the? foes of the old
Rnrk Rlnff ball team and later xv.is.
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newspaper editor a Union as well
as attorney. The many friends of
Mr. Graves will join in the wish
that he may have many more years
of success before him and to enjoy
life to its utmost
Officers Search
for Omahk Chop
per hist Night
Stranse Man Reported Alone River
Bottoms East of City Calh Out
Sheriff and Chief of Police
From Friday's Da.iy-
Last evening just after dusk came
the alarm from residents of Winter-
n hill thnt a aiicmVinna annonrinp'
Ln
uiuii it u J 11 i vw. vvaiiv VI iiiv
"spring" along the railroad right of
W leading to the Missouri river
bridge of the Burlington, the alarm
causing Sheriff Bert Reed and Chief
f Police Johnson to get out and
make a search of the vicinity in the
hope that perhaps the man might be
the much wanted Omaha "Chopper
whose crime has stirred the residents
of the entire west within the last
w
me onicers maae a tnorougn
strange man, although one was re
ported to have crossed the river
earlier in the evening but was not
annwArinir ttiA Hpscrlntinn nf th
man tnat is wanted in Omaha.
Thft larm for thrt wantfd man ia
stirring all of the communities with-
in o. flftv. mile ditMf,amiihA and
every effort is being made to round
up all suspicious characters to try
and find the much desired man. So
far every effort has failed and many
are of the opinion that the man
sought is not a negro but some one
very dark in complexion such as the
description given by Mrs. Hankins in
Omaha tallied with, rather than that
given by Mrs. Stribling.
Bridge at This
City Commended
by Iowa Cities
Burlington Civic Organization Ap-
proves Bridge Here as the VI-
rect East and West Route
The announcement of the letting
of the contract for the new auto and
wagon Driage over me iuissour nei
-thl! Place.Is attracting . great
deal of attention in Iowa where the
enthusiasm for the bridge is very
great and all of the cities across
the line of the Harding highway In
tne state or lowa ana looKing to
the bridge to make a real develop
ment in the lines of travel and a
great boon to the people of both
Iowa and Nebraska.
The Greater Burlington associa
tion of Burlington, Iowa, is one of
the civic orcanizations that is strong
fnr tn hHrie n the following let
ter from the secretary of the asso
elation, given below indicates
"Chamber of Commerce,
Piatt3mouth, Nebr.
"Gentlemen:
We have noticed with a good
Hpni f interest announcement in
tnft nnner that the contract has been
let for the new bridge at Platts-
mouth and we congratulate you on
thls solendid achievement.
w will he irlad to co-oneratp in
helping put the paved road from
Glenwood to the bridge.
..Tf there is anything we can do
thla tlmi nn these matters, nlense
feel free to call on ua
"Yours very truly.
"Greater Burlington Assn.
"C. W. BOND,
"Sec.-Mgr."
VISITING RELATIVES HERE
From Monday's Daily
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomas and
son, Charles, of Jordon, Montana, ac
companied by the sister and brother
In'law of Mrs. Thomas, arrived her
yesterday from their home in the
west, being engaged in an extensive
auto tour of the west. They will
spend a short time here with the rel
atives and friends and will then mo
tor to Cedar Ranids. Iowa, where thev
will spend some time with friends
before returning to the west. Mr.
Thomas was reared in this community
and later the family resided on, a
farm near Elmwood for a number
of yeara unU1 they removed to Mon-
tana eighteen years ago.
Poultry Show
is Planned for
This City Soon
Agricultural Committee of Chamber
of Commerce Planning Very
Extensive Showing.
As was announced last year when
the matter was first suggested, there
will be a poultry show held in thi3
city in the next few weeks and which
will give the fullest opportunity to
the poultry raisers of the community
for showing their birds.
The Agricultural committee of the
Ch?.mber of Commerce has had the
matter in charge aiid are getting
lined up on the show and in which
County Agent L. K. Snipes is lending
his efforts to make it a real show and
worthy of the tplendid poultry
strains that are represented on the
farms of Cass county.
The poultry raisers of the commun
ity have largely weeded out the mix
ed strains and go in for pure bred
lines of poultry and the showing
made by this county in the line of
poultry production is among the best
in the state and this city has become
one of the largest poultry shipping
points in eastern Nebraska.
The large American Legion com
munity building gives a fine oppor
tunity for the holding of the show,
large enough to accommodate the
various coops of poultry to the best
advantage and being of easy access
to anyone as it is located in the
main part of the city.
County Agent L. R. Snipes, who is
constantly on the job for the ad
vancement of the best interests of
the people of the county in his line
of work, has suggested that in con
nection with the poultry show, a corn
exhibit be held, as Mr. Snipes states
that some of the best corn In the
world is being gathered this year
from the fields in this county and
which for size and quality will be
astonishing and should be exhibited
here along with the prize poultry.
Let everybody look forward to the
poultry show and boost this showing
of the fine array of feathered beau
ties that- make a part t the- great re
sources of Cass county. - " -
GOLDEN WEDDING
Prom Monday's Dally
Mr. and Mrs. James Ervin cele
brated their golden welling anniver
sary at their home at Union on Wed
nesday, November 14th. They were
married fifty years ago at Nebraska
City, Nebraska. As a bride Mrs. Er
vin was Miss Anna Everett. Mr.
Ervin celebrated his 91st birthday
last February. Mrs. Ervin is 71
years of age. The couple have . two
sons, six daughters, twenty-four
grand children. A daughter, Mrs. C.
B. Goode, Wayne, Nebr., was un
able to attend the celebration.
A supper was served in their hon
or.
Those present for the occasion
were Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell
and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Ed-
mlnston and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Codgill and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Boardman and family.
Mr. and Mrs. John Childster, Mr. and
Mrs. John Erwin and family, Mrs.
Rachel Pell, Mrs. Susie Lynn- and
Juanita Edmisten.
ENJOY FINE ENTERTAINMENT
The Parent-Teachers association of
Wintersteen hill school held a very
fine program and box supper at the
school house on Wednesday evening
and one that was very largely at
tended by the patrons of the school
and the members of the party enjoyed
the many fine boxes of dainties that
had been prepared for the occasion
by the ladles of the association.
The evening was featured by the
program arranged by the pupils of
the school and which embraced
readings and vocal and Instrumental
musical offerings of the very highest
type and affording a fine diversion
for all those In attendance.
The association members vote! to
purchase a two burner electric stove
for the school building and which
will come in very handy in the work
of the association toward helping the
school.
As the result of the activity of the
ladies the sale of the boxes resulted
n the sum of $15.44 being realized
for the school.
SENIOR CLASS RECOGNITION
From Monday's Daily
The annual senior class recogni
tion of the Wesleyan university was
held at University Place Firday
morning and was one of the leading
features of the school year with a
very Impressive ceremony as the class
was presented by their president to
the chancellor of the university.
Among the members of the class is
Miss Helen Wescott of this city, who
is completing her four year course
at the great Methodist university.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGulre de
parted this morning for Osmond, Ne
braska, where they will spend a few
days with their daughter, Mrs. Wil
liam Becker and family on their
farm near that place. v .
ENTERTAINED AT OMAHA
From Monday's Daily
Mrs. Fred Throckmorton, formerly
Miss Pauline Swoboda of Plattsmouth
was entertained at miscellaneous
shower given by her sister, Mrs. John
Pokorny at 4 ICO L '.street, Omaha,
assisted by Mrs. Frank Beister.
The evening was spent in playing
games.
A three-coure luncheon was served.
The Plattsmouth guests were Mrs.
T. IT. Kahoutek, Mrs. Thomas Grado-
ville and daughter, Mary Ann. Mrs. Prom Mondays Dally
Leo Miner Mm V,flterT Martin. The progreS8 of th!
-IiBS Mary Krejd. Miss Josephine of th,s d ,
Rys.
Mrs. Throckmorton's marriage oc
curred on Nov. 5th at Denver. Will
make their home there, where Mr.
Throckmorton is engaged in business.
Olson vs. Towle
Case is Verdict
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Jury Finds for Mr. Olson in Action
for Settlement and Assesses
Amount at $1,381.29.
From Monday's Dally
The case of Ole Olson vs. Earl
Towle, which was on trial Thursday
afternoon and Friday before the Jury
in the district court, closed yester-
day afternoon when the case was
given to the jury and last evening a
verdict was returned finding for the
plaintiff in the amount sued for,
$1,381.29 and with interest from
February, 1928.
This case was one in which the
plaintiff sued to recover the amount
named above alleced to be due in
settlement of the affairs of the two
parties in the quarry business at
Weenine Water in which Mr. Towle
was engaged as manager for the
nlaintiff for a number of vears. and
which It was claimed was unpaid.
The defendant claimed that the
amount sued for reDresented the
amount due to plaintiff as part of star, many very comical situations
salary which amount was asked for being developed as the play unflold
the defendant in the cross petition, ed- In the main role, that of "the
A very -large number of the resi-
denta of Weeping Water were here
for the case and to testify, the
jiartiea both being .well known and
prominent residents of Weeping Wa-'
ter.
The case of Luceal Stones vs.
George L. Stones was tried in the
court Friday afternoon, being an ac-
tion in which the nlalntitT asked a
decree of divorce and a settlement
with the defendant. The case was
marked by the fact that the father
and mother of the defendant appear-
ed to testify for their daughter-in-
law. The court after hearing the
evidence entered the ordered grant-
ing the petition for divorce, the al- J AB 1 ie resuu m me om.s m--inu-!,rr.fl
nf ik o -mnnth fnr- tho orQ dramatic club feels a great deal cn-
of the two minor children of the
marriage and also giving the cus-
tody of the children-by agreement
of the plaintiff to Mr. and .Mrs.
George Stones, Sr., parents of the
defendant.
ATTEND MASONIC BANQUET
From Monday's Dally
Last evening Lancaster lodge No
54, A. F. & A. M. of Lincoln enjoyed
a fine anniversary banquet at their
lodge rooms and at which there were
present some 300 members and visit
ors, Including the officers of one of
the Omaha lodges who conferred the
degrees on the class of candidates,
The Plattsmouth quartet composed of
Frank Cloidt, R. C. Cook, H. G. Mc
Clusky and R. W. Knorr with E. H.
Wescott as the accompanist, were
present at the initation and banquet,
furnishing the hymns and music for
the initiation as well as the special
offering, "Remember Now Thy Crea
tor." At the banquet the quartet
gave three numbers in responce to
the demand of the members of the
banquet party, "Sweet and Low."
"Highway, Highway, Home" and
"Highways Are Happy Ways." The
quartet was received with a storm
of applause from the banquet party
and their numbers added a great deal
to the impresslveness of the degree
work. At the banquet former Platts
mouth men, now active In the Lin
coln Masonic circles were present in
cluding F. H. Johnson, George A.
Kaffenberger, Dr. H. C. Leopold and
Frank Downey.
JOHN HAS NEW CAR
From Monday's Dally
John M. Leyda, well known attor- the manager of the Wanamaker furn
ney, is now one of the automobile iture factory in that city and a form
owners of the city and his troubles er resident of Plattsmouth, died yes
will be In punctures and spark plugs terday at his home In the east. The
instead of the teachings of Black- deceased made his home here in his
stone, Mr. Leyda having just pur- boyhood, the father of Mr. Gyger be
chased a new Chrysler "65" which ing engaged as a painter here for a
he will have to enjoy many a fine number of years and the family re
trip over the country and enjoying sisded in a residence on Pearl street
the opportunities that he may have where the George Hlld home now
for outings via the auto route. stand3. Later Mr. Gyger moved to
. Omaha where he was engaged with
r a ttt t? datt? ct a ctt the funlture house of Dewey & Stone
UAllLli ICAlii &LA&11 unU1 lg93 when he moved to phn.
IS HELD REASONABLE adelphia to take up his position with
the Wanamaker Interests and where
Washington, Nov. 23. A reduc- he has since made his home In that
tion of approximately one-half cent city and at Atlantic City, New Jersey,
per 100 pounds in the rates on live- He Is survived by his wife and bcv
stock moved from points on the Chi- eral brothers. The death of Mr. Gyger
cago Northwestern and Milwaukee was very sudden according to the
railroads to Cleveland for slaughter message received In Omaha by
was held .reasonable today by the Charles Metz, an old time friends of
interstate commerce commission. the family.
Dramatic Club
of High School
Present Play
Talented Cast Gives a Real Treat in
"The Poor Nut" at the High
Sohool Last Night
young people
lay and age in the dramatic
art was most strikinly shown last
evening at the high school auditorium
when the dramatic club of the local
high .school presented the clever and
entertaining comedy, "The Poor
Nut," before a. large and pleased
house.
This play was one that was far dif
ferent from the usual light frothy
dramatic offerings that have so often
served as the vehicle for the talents
of the young actors and actresses, it
kenff a comedy that has proven very
popular on the legitimate stage and
.was a real undertaking for a ;inall
cIty high school. The result of the
ff . . memberB of the PIatt8.
mouth high Bchpol dramatic club was
to give a real treat in the presenta-
tion of the play. The result of the
'work of the clever young people was
reflected in the unanimous verdict of
those who saw the play that it was a
real success and that everyone who
took part deserved a great deal of
credit.
To fit with the excellent play
chosen the members of the club with
the assistance of Paul Vandervoort,
local artist had arranged special
scenery for tne piay ana wnicn aicieu
in its success and tne ntting settings
'or the various scenes which includ-
ea a college staaium ana tne interior
settings.
As might be surmised by the title,
The Poor Nut," the mark of the
jokes of his associates at college, was
the chief figure around which the
Play and plot revolved, the student
being torn between nu complex ior
his books and his desire to be a track
Poor nut, HeaDeri Patterson gave a
very clever rendition of the part and
added to nis reputation as an ama-
tuer actor. The main feminine role
'were carriea by Miss Vivian Llving-
i ston and Miss Dorothy unnK, tne
leading characters receiving a spien-
did support rrom tne otner memoers
of the cast and making the whole one
of the most enjoyable dramatic event-
that has been held in the city,
The supporting cast of the play
included Chris Bulin. Donald RaWv.
L.y J-awton. joe iiariiora. in.en.
Fitcn. Jra M,um' Bob Wvingston
Jonn xrp.e"' VW ,tr
aiaxineuoiaiana uary bmi
couragement in the continuation of
ine wor ,e nign scnooi ana inr
further development of the dramatic
talent that is found in the schools.
URGES ROOM FOR LAYMEN
Mrs. Annie Riley Hale of San
Francisco, urged that the bureaus of
public health be divorced from the
medical profession, which completely
controls them and be opened to the
laymen on an equal basis at a special
meeting sponsored by the Nebraska
public health bureau at the Lindell
hotel Friday night,
"Not only have the medical men
'aided In the bettering of health con
ditions." said Mrs. Hale, "but other
agencies such as chemists, physical
culturlsts and laymen's leagues have
been instrumental in promoting
health programs. That the govern
ment should let the medical profes-
Jsion control the health progrr.ms of
the country is not only legislating
for a special class, but favoring the
few in deference to the other profes
sions." Mrs. Hale used the statistics of
the medical Journals and prominent
writers of the medical profession to
show that thru the use of drugs and
vaccine, they have not made the pro
gress which they have so long claim
ed, but that sanitary engineers and
other agencies had initiated the real
work in the bettering of living con
ditions. Fifteen persons attended the
meeting.
FORMER RESIDENT DIES
From Monday's Dally
Wiliam Geger, prominent In the
business circles of Philadelphia as
