4 i r page rouu PLATTSMOUTH SEMI 70TJSITAX . .-MONDAY, -DEC. 10, 1928. ! e W-1'HWH"HH' GREENWOOD I"H-:-:-m-;-i-i-i-ii-i-i-i Nelson McDowell was a visitor in Plattsmouth where he was a witness In the District court. Max Pfitzmeyer, of Plattsmouth, was looking after some business mat ters in Greenwood on last Wednesday morning. P. L. Hall was called to Omaha on last Wednesday to look arter some business matters, making the trip via the train. John Rung, of near Eagle, was a visitor in Greenwood on last Wed nesday and was a guest of W. S Allen while here. E. L. McDonald was a visitor In Murdock and Alvo for the day on last Wednesday, where he waa look ing after some business matters. E. L. McDonald and wife were en Joying a visit as well as meeting with their many friends at a supper given at the East Lincoln club on Thanks giving day. John Weatherhogg and family were enjoying Thanksgiving and the remainder of the week for over Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Birdsall. Dr. W. H. McFadden was called to Urtion on last Wednesday afternoon to look after some business matters, drivine over to the other portion of the county in his auto. J. C. Lomeyer and Wm." Kelly were looking after some business matters in South Omaha on Wednesday of last week, they making the trip in the truck of Mr. Kelly. Wm. McGill and W. C. Erickson were shelling delivering some short term red corn, which was being ship ped to the Waterloo Seed company, and which was bringing a higher price, it selling for 91 cents. Rex Peters with the assistance of Martin Mahar, W. S. Allen and Art Weidemann, loaded some six hun dred bags of corn into two cars, the grain being shipped to Wyoming for feeding sheep one day last week. Virginia Newkirk,. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ' Clyde Newkirk, has been suffering very badly from an acute attack of the flu. She is however re ported as being somewhat improved during - the latter portion of last week. While the business was not overly rushing. Dewey Headley. the man ager cf the Searle Chafin Lumber company was getting the small things cut of the way in the annual inventory, and when the road man comes around much of the work will be done. Judge W. E. Newkirk was a visi tor at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dr. L. P. Lee for a number of days during the past week at Murdock, and as he while there had an attack of the flu. had to remain for a num ber of days longer. He returned home on last Thursday. At the bazaar and supper which was given by the ladies of the Metho dist church on Saturday of last week, at which a large number were pres ent and enjoyed every moment of the time as well as contributing to an excellent cause, for the ladies of the church are always doing a good work. Messrs. Henry, George, Louis and John Meyers and their mother were over to Plattsmouth on last Tuesday, where they were looking after some matters in court and on the follow ing day, Mrs. Meyers and her son, the latter of near Elmwood, were looking after some business at the t-ounty seat. The General Kensington entertain ed their husbands and friends on last Tuesday evening at a' card party, which was held at the I. O. O. F. hall and at which a most delightful even ing was had. Mrs. Rex Peters and Clyde Newkirk tied on the first prize, but when it was played off was won by Mrs. Peters, and the consolation prize went to Mrs. Ben Howard. Rex Peters demonstrated that he was looking after the interest of his friends, when the team of P. A. Mockenhaupt, which was being load ed with coal started to run away and was unnoticed by the driver. Rex ran and throwing himself into the wagon, grasped the lines and succeeded In stopping the team be fore it had done any damage, and re turned them to their place. .Since the snow. is. on the ground, so it ia difficult to pick the corn re maining in the field, many of those who have their corn in or a portion of it are shelling and delivering. the same and thus providing room for the rest. Among those who were de livering corn to the Greenwood ele vators were Walter Lenhart, Wm. Mc Gill and the Olson Brothers, who were delivering to the Peters eleva tor, with a large number also deliver ing at the Farmers Grain company, and the work has been keeping both Rex and Emmitt hustling. NEED LINDBERGH PROFILE Washington, Dec. 7. Out of the thousands of photographs taken of Colonel Lindbergh, , Bonn can be found showing his profile and for this reason the government has been au thorized in his honor by the last BeBaion of congress. ' Simultaneously with Its announce ment today of the selection of Mrs. Laura Gordon Fraser of New York to design the medal, the fine arts commission said it had asked the aviator to pose for her. so she could sketch his profile, because of the lack of photographs. The filer, however, has been traveling about so much that the commission has not been able to get in touch with him. ' FBESH COW FOR SALE IiiaT Red Polled cow for sale. Can. have cow and calf, or cow alone. JC. J. Ross, "Neaawka. Call ' No- 6 job - printing- with your order for BASKETBALL SCHEDULE The basketball schedule of the Plattsmouth high school team for the season has been practically com pleted with the exception of pos sibly one game in the latter part of the season when it is hoped to have Wahoo here for the extra game. The schedule which la given below is one of the strongest that the local school has had in several years and in addition to the regularly sched uled teams at Omaha and the near by towns includes as newcomers on the schedule the Benton high school of St. Joseph, Missouri, Hastings and Benson high. The games as scheduled for the season are as follows and the fans should preserve these for future ref erence: Dec. 14. Blair, here. Dec. 19. Benson, Omaha. Dec. 21. Hastings, here. Jan. 8. Creighton Prep, Omaha Jan 12. Benton K. S. of St. Jo seph, Mo., here. Jan. 15. North, here. Jan. 18. Fremont, there. Jan. 26. Omaha Central, here. Jan. 30. Nebraska City, there. Febr. 1. Auburn, here. Febr. 8. Peru, there. Febr. 15. North, there. Febr. 22. District tourney. March 1. Nebraska City, here. Local High School Athletes Win State Prize Highest Scholastic Standing of Platts mouth Young Men Recognized by "N" Club of State. The Plattsmouth High school has been notified that this school is the winner of the bronze plaque present ed by the "N" club of the state to the school whose athletic representa tives have the highest scholarship standings among the various schools of the state. The "X" club is composed of the former athletes of the state univer sity .who have, been awarded the cov eted university letters and who in their organ izationpay honos to threir successors in the: athletic work qf the various schools of the state. In the 1927 football, basketball and track teams were many of very high standing in their school work. whose proficiency in the athletic field had not dimmed their efforts in the school room, and their standing will result in the school having the per manent trophy of their efforts to hang on the walls of the Plattsmouth High school. Among the high ranking members of the teams in the various lines of athletic endeavor who assisted in se curing the honor for the school were Robert Hadraba and Joe Hartford. with A averages; Bernard Galloway, Robert Wurl, Fred Gorder, Edgar Wescott, Virgel Hutton and Robert Fitch, with B standings; George Perry, Dean Snyder and Oliver Sch neider with C averages, as well as other members of the teams having good average for their work in the school. The athletic record of these young men has been among the best and in the standings of the schools they have made a brilliant page for the Platts mouth High school. In the state basketball tourney, Wescott and Gal loway were named on all state high school teams. The presentation of the plaque to the Plattsmouth schools is to be made by Vinton Lawson, of Ashland, at a date to be set later. Happy Hundred Will Have Many Visitors Tuesday Large Delegation of Bellevue Men as Well as Directors of New Bridge Company to Be Here. The December supper of the Hap py Hundred, to be held at the Amer ican Legion community building on Tuesday evening at 6:30 promises to be one of the largest from the point of attendance of any of the winter season and with a national figure in former Governor Henry J. Allen of Kansas, now manager of the Hearst interests in Omaha tas the speaker of the evening. Mr. Allen served two terms as head of the sun flower state and later was sent to Omaha to take charge of the Bee News for William Randolph Hearst and in the late political campaign was -the publicity chairman of the republican national committee. The Bellevue Men's club is also sending a delegation to the supper as a return compliment to Platts mouth for the large number of local men that attended the recent ban quet at Bellevue. The officers and directors of the Plattsmouth Bridge Co., will be here to enjoy the supper and meet the local people and get acquainted as they are to be Important factors In this community in the future with the completion of the new bridge. Not the least of the features will be that Hugh Wallace, insurance wizard and entertainer par excel lent has agreed to run down and bring a new bag of tracks to add to the fun of the supper and make it a glowing success. The sale of tickets has been very rood and thosew ho hav not as vet secured their reservations should get in touch with R. W. Knorr, L. O. Minor or Hilt Wscott and have their places saved for them. . I TWH Mnrtfmo-M. Cn-ntr-art ta all kinds Of. legal blanks for sala at Journal officA Francisco Acosta Acquitted by Jury in District Court Mexican Arrested at Alvo on Charge of Breaking and Entering Goes Free of Charge From Saturday's Daily The curtain was rolled down on the iurv portion of the November term of the district court yesterday and the last case to demand the ser vices of the jurors was that of the State of Nebraska vs. Francisco Acosta, charged with the crime of breaking and entering. The trial was not of long duration as there were few witnesses to be called, the state offering but three and the defence placing the defend ant on the stand in his own behalf. Owing to the fact that Mr. Acosta could speak only very little English, It was necessary to send to Oreapolis and secure one of the force of Mex ican workmen at that place as Inter preter for the testimony of the de fendant and his examination by the attorneys. Charles Foreman, one of the state's witnesses testified that on the night of November 26 th he had been aroused from his sleep at his home just west of Alvo by a noise on the lower floor of the house ond had call ed down to know who was In the house and had been answered by some talk in Spanish that he did not un derstand and a few threats in Eng lish. He had started down to the lower floor but on the insistance of bis wife had barricaded the doors of the bed room and then made his exit by means of a window and low ering himself from the upper part of the porch had gone to the nearby boxcars and secured the foreman and strawboss of the Mexican gang at that place and then returned to the house after getting in touch with William Stewart at Alvo and who had called Marshal W. E. Norris at Eagle to come to the scene. On the return to the house Mr. Foreman had broken in the door and found the defendant barricaded in one of the lower floor rooms and he refused to open the door and remained in the room until Marshal Norris had gone around to a window and played a flashlight ' on, the . defendant and pointed atgup fit'hinYhat he opened me door ana came out. ine deiend- ant had scattered articles around the room a great deal Mr. Foreman tes tified. W. E. Norris testified that he had come to the Foreman home and placed Mr. Acosta under arrest, that he had refused to come out at first but after Mr. Norris had the gun on him he came out and surrendered. The defendant offered no resistance to Mr. Norris after coming from the i room. Mr. Acosta seemed very ner- j vous and frightened at the time and could not explain much owing to his limited knowledge of English. Mr. Norris stated he had taken the man to Eagle, locked him up and later had turned him over to the county authorities at PlattFmouth. The defendant, Mr. Acosta, testi fied that he had arrived at Alvo only two days before the trouble to en gage in work with an extra gang, the larger part of who were members of his own race, Mexicans, that he lived in a bunk car with other of the workmen, that on the night of November 26th he had been aroused by the conversation of two other members of the force and who were plotting 'to rob him and get rid of him. He had become frightened and at the first chance had jumped up and fled from the bunk car, going without shoes or hat and had ran toward the nearest house for safety and did not know who lived there but wished to get away from the dan ger of robbery and perhaps death. Reaching the house, that of Mr. Fore man, he had entered and when hear ing voices had feared that the Mex- cans were after him had barricaded himself in the room and remained there until he saw Marshal Norris and recognized that he was not one of the Mexicans. He had no intention of robbery and only entered the house because of the fear for his life. After, the argument the jury re tired and returned a verdict at 4:30 finding the defendant not guilty of the charge as preferred and the stranger in a strange land was allow ed to go free and later returned to Alvo. With the rendering of the verdict the members of the jury were thank ed by Judge James T. Begley for their services to the people of the state since their service started on November 19 th. STORES OPEN EVENINGS The retail section of the Chamber of Commerce announces that com mencing next Wednesday, December 12th, the business houses affiliated with the retail section will have their stores open evenings and will remain open each evening until af ter the Christmas season, giving those who are unable to get to town In the daytime to do their Christ mas shopping an opportunity to shop. BLAIR FACULTY COMING As the preliminary to the Platts- mouth-Blair high school basketball game at the local high school gym on next Friday night, the Blair and Plattsmouth high school faculties will stage a battle royal. In the Blair lineup will be Floyd Flack, principal of the high school there and former science teacher in the City school Here in 1926-27. This wi" be a real game as the two teams will be out to make the preliminary no ' tne b?1 tn season. WANTED, a good improved farm or ranch close to Plattsmouth, Nebr. price in Bret letter. Write' Box J454, Elgin, Nebraska. , - 10-?- 2 Boys Tace Life Terms for Iowa Murder Youthful Escaped Inmates of State School Convicted in Killing of Policeman. Davenport, la.,; Dec. 7. Two youmiui escaped inmaies oi me school for the feeble minded at Glen - wood faced life sentences In Fort Madison penitentiary here today. The pair, Robert White, 16, and George Davis, 17, neither of whom,) Dtnniptr Statistical Representative visits our city, makes survey of business and commercial institutions. Read the following articles, they are of local in terest and display the impressions gleaned from general investigation of local business conditions. t Splendidly Equipped Maintained Local Ford Dealer Keeping Abreast of the Times Reports Ability to Secure New The writer, was agreeably surprised to find such a splendidly equip ped auto agency building that Mr. George K. Petring, local Ford agency representative maintains. A splendid display room with a large, well equipped service room in rear. This building and equipment would compare favorably with any auto agency In larger cities of eastern Nebraska or western Iowa. Mr. Petring has been local representative for the Ford Motor Co. for the past seven years and during this period he, like others connected with this great organization, had to pass through that tried and testing period when the Model T was discontinued and the change of construction model was being manufactured and tested by the Ford factories. -During this period, which lasted several months, no new cars were sold and this agency was forced to exist on service and repair work and sales of accessories. Many of the Ford agencies throughout the country were forced to discontinue; others more firmly established by their business integrity and their record of honest and fair dealings with the public, stuck with the ship and are in a position today to give greater values and better public service than ever before. . Mr. Petring states that the demand for Ford cars has been so heavy that only recently has he nearly caught up with his orders, and that now only a very slight delay is experienced in securing delivery of cars to Cass county buyers. Good as the Name - Cream of the West; Just Try Some I- H. H. Wentworth Spares No Expense to Give Public the Very Finest Bread and Pastries at Right Prices. Believing in 'a product and pushing it is a commendable thing. I find that Mri, Wentworth of the Cream of the West Bakery believes he is manufacturing and making the very best bread that can be put on the market today for the price of 10c per loaf and certainly his large and growing patronage bears out such supposition. His "Cream of the West" bread is meeting with great demand and sales are steadily mounting. And why not, when he is giving more than value received, as compared with the prices charged for other breads sold in Plattsmouth. This neat and cozy little bakery is located on Main street, just east of the busy Sixth street corner and carries a complete line of Bakery goods, and they sure are, good, as the writer had occasion to have a delightful breakfast from his shop. Mr. Wentworth has been in the Bakery business in Plattsmouth for more than a year and in that time I am sure Plattsmouth people have grown to appreciate the super-fine products turned out from his shop, and that he is as well and favorably known as if he had been established here over a period of years. Fred Smith and H. H. Piatt Form Interesting Partnership Associated Together in Ownership of Chevrolet Sales Agency and Service Station Opposite Court House. One of the most recent business forming of a partnership by Fred Smith and II. H. Piatt, co-partnera in the conduct of the Service Chevrolet Plattsmouth and vicinity opportunity auto product, the Chevrolet Motor Car. the Chevrolet agency here for a number of years prior to effecting the pres ent partnership with Mr. Piatt, who has been for some months an em ployee of the Smith-Berger Chevrolet In addition to the sales end, the station formerly operated by Fred H. trained mechanics are able to give attention to every phase of the repair work, specializing on Chevrolets. Messrs Smith and Piatt are handling a product that is well known and universally liked one that broke all sales records for the year 1928, and is providing increased manufacturing facilities for 1929. Only a couple of weeks ago their announcement of the new 6-cylinder Chevrolet at no advance in prices electrified the splendid new car may be seen on their and they cordially invite the) public for Pioneer Hardware Name "Kroehler" Stands for Quality and Service " No city or Mcounty seat" is complete without a well equipped gen eral hardware Btore. So many things are carried in stock that are useful for both city and country people. The writer had occasion to visit the Kroabler Hardware store. In spect the goods carried and had a general talk with Mr. Andrew ("Andy" as he is familiarly known to everybody) Kroehler. owner. Mr. Kroehler has been supplying the needs of Plattsmouth and surrounding commmunity for over 25 years. Through these years of ? practical experience, Mr. Kroehler is qualified to carry in stock only such merchandise as will give the very' best of service and at a price within the reach of everyone. Practical, useful gifts for Christmas time may be purchased, 1 thhj store and Mr. Kroehler invites everyone etbre and look over the fine line of goods according to Olenwood doetora, "ever have been Just quite right," were found guilty in district court of mur der in the first degree. They had been tried for the. slay ing of Patrolman Bernard Geerts last July 19. The policeman was shot when he Interrupted the boys in their attempted robbery of a coal company's offices. Defense alienists, including Dr. George Donahue, superintendent of Cherokee State hospital, and Dr. T. B. Lavey, assistant superintendent of Glenwood, had testified the youths were mentally deficient. They were, according to the doctors, of the moron ; fvna " , Sentence Wednesday. But the prosecution contended White and Davis, notwithstanding Dn Agency by Geo. K. Petring Cars on Short Notice changes in the city was that of the company giving to the people of to see and buy locally that popular Mr. Smith had been connected with agency. new firm has acquired the service Wynn and with a force of factory nation. Mr. Smith advises us this display floor in less than 30 days, a visit and inspection. Business of the City while la,P!ttsnoutlta -vteit-ais he carries. - their past, were sane both at the time of their crime and when brought to trial. They could distinguish, said the state, between right and wrong. The jury, composed of nine men and three women, evidently agreed with the prosecution. Sentence will be passed by Judge D. V. Jackson next Wednesday. Dr. Lacey, when on the stand, had related much concerning the two youths and their habits. Family of Defectives. Davis, he recalled, was received at Glenwood in 1919 from Davenport. Since then, - although making "fair progress," he has shown "no marked; iiinuuv-jineut mouiaiiy, ur. iacey.uoou terms. Write Owner Box cam. ou ui una leitmves, me ff VlL0r A Theatre that Gives Its Patrons ' Value-Plus' in Entertainment Paiele Management is Alert Loving Public Family Night Latest Stunt. People like men and respect business houses who are continually doing things worth while. How. easy it is to slip in a rut so to speak and let well enough alone especially when that well enough is pleasing the patrons and mak ing money for the enterprise. Not so with the Parmele theatre, however, which certainly has two very progressive men at the helm. They believe in doing things that will make their theatre more attractive and pleasing to its patronsi That is. why they spent several thousand dollars remodeling a jre'ar and a half ago1 and alddinga fine pipe organ at a time when they were urged .only, by a determination to give the Plattsmouth movie fans the best. . .. Other "unique methods adopted by Messrs Cloidt and Moore are meet ing with great success.: On Monday night, which is usually the end of a "blue, day," these gentlemen brighten things considerably by admitting your entire, family to their theatre f-r. the nominal cost of 30 cents. They also offer all big special feature pku res at pricesi of 10 and 25c This'"Family Night" stunt is r : original innovation and the writer at no time or place has observed such a splendid attractive proposition offered to the public. Plattsmouth should appreciate what these men are doing for the amusement public and take advantage of this and other splendid,, offers made by this progressive play house. - Delightful Spot of Plattsmouth; Featuring Finest Fountain Service Bon Ton Sweet Shop Offers Complete Fountain Service, as Well as Luncheonettes Fine Line of Candies. One delightful spot in. Plattsmouth is the Bon Ton Sweet Shop, where delicious light lunches, malted milks, ice cream and hot chocolate are served at practically all hours of the night and day. After the show, you will find them there ready to give you prompt and painstaking service. . Pleasant and inviting as is this place from the street, one finds the interior more inviting. It is) a very roomy parlor, and If one does not wish to be served over the fountain counter, there are innumerable tables at which to sit, and imbibe the frozen delicacies or hot lunch with the great est of leisure. Then, too, there is the balcony garden, where private par ties may be held or a few couples gather to chat and enjoy themselves. This neat establishment is operated by Mrs. Elnora Jezewskl, aided . by her son and daughter. It is easy to imagine the great popularity of this shop during the good old summer time, and I am sure that Christmas time will find it just as popular, especially with the fine line of Chocolates and other candies they are featuring for the Holiday season. Women down town on shopping trips, will find it an especially rest ful and inviting place to drop in for a bit or ice cream or a dainty sand wich a cup of hot chocolate or a malted milk. Photos for Xmas at McFarland Studio Still Plenty of Time to Get Them but Hurry . . . , t This is the time of year when one naturally thinks of giving pres ents to friends and relatives. Plattsmouth has a photographer well quali fied and splendidly equipped to do just as good photo work as one could get in larger cities. - . building, will be open Sunday afternoon's between now and Christmas, and deliveries can be promised now and for the next few days for Photograps for Christmas, . . , Have you ever stopped to consider that your friends can buy anything you can give them except- your photograph? Why not go now to the McFarland studio, where you will get the best of work at moderate coat? Very Neatly Equipped Beauty Shoppe Filling the Every Demand of Plattsmouth Women i 1 1 - " Of course not the most elaborate establishment of its kind in the country, but a cozy neat little shop, where the service is excellent and where happy satisfaction Is the result. Mrs. Madge Keck conducts and operates her beauty work in such a manner that the women of Plattsmouth and vicinity appreciate and recom mend her service to others. , . It is almost the universal opinion among the fairer. Bex that w-hen one attends a club meeting, bridge party or any social function, a trip to the Beauty shop Is absolutely necessary. Here in Mrs. Keek's shoppe, you may get any beauty work, including facials, marcels, hair trims or permanents, by appointment. : The writer was favorably impressed with the general ap pearance, qualifications and equipment of thislittle shoppe and feels free in recommending it to the Plattsmouth public. Delicious Home Made Candies for Xmas Offered the Public at Hartwick's Candy Kitchen Quite a unique little shop Is the W. J.. Hart wick Candy Kitchen ,ou Sixth street, just north of Main street.; Here Mr. and. Mrs. Hartwick mako their delicious home made candies and sell to those who have a sweet tooth. And such delightful candy as it Is, made of pure ingredients and having that fresh good taste. Christmas ti.nie. wbicit ts fast approaching will find this IltlTo shop eae -Of tfee-saost papular-places Is" Phjttsjnoilt&r where ooe'ean purclias many of the good things that we all enjoy at tfcis seaeen. ... . doctor revealed, were "mental de fectives." White, 6ince being committed from Council Bluffs two years ago, had run away 10 times up to his ar rest here. Dr. Lacey said. Dr. Donahue declared that of the two, Davis was of a higher type of "mental defective, but that he, too, was under-developed mentally. Julius Burmeister, turnkey at the county jail, testified both defend ants were well behaved during their iicarceration, but he, too, thought they were "not quite all there." 160 acres, improved, near Elm- 6n trrSVrl ma1 Vnaaacainn wood, March 1st. Price $125.00 per acre. 242, j tiim wood, Nebraska. dlO-lsw c7 to Interests of the Amusement t' , , , ... otw 7 ( f t t t J ir T i