Hebr. State Historical Society lattemout ourna VOL. No. XLVI PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, OCT. 6, 1930. NO. 71 Cfoe A. Baxter Smith, Old Resident, is Called by Death After Long Illness Highly Esteemed Citizen Dies Today Here for Sixty-Seven Years From Thursday's Dally This morning at 6:15 at the fam ily home on North Third street oc curred the death of A. Baxter Smith, 68, a lifetime resident of this city, the death coming after an illness of several years, Mr. Smith gradually growing weaker until death came to his relief. A. Baxter Smith was born on Feb ruary 19, 1862, at Eden, Vermont, and when but a babe of a year old was brought by his parents to this city and where he has since made his home. Mr. Smith was educated in the local schools and completing his education took up the trade of car penter. In the long years of his resi dence here, Mr. Smith has been en gaged as carpenter and contractor and at which he was most successful. Mr. Smith was married in this city on September 14, 188S, to Miss Emma Schulhof, who survives his passing as well as two children, Carl E. Smith of Topeka, Kansas, and Mrs. James Hanna of Omaha. In his residence here Mr. Smith has been among the most highly es teemedflcitizens in the community and contributed much in the building of the city and maintaining the high type of ctizenry. The deceased has been a member of the Roman Catholic church for many years and has served as one of the active leaders in the work of the church in this city, being a member of the board of trustees of the church for many years. The passing of this good man brings a real regret to the host of friends and who will extend to the bereaved family their deepest sym pathy in the loss that has come to them in the taking away of the loved husband and father. STUDENT COUNCIL ORGANIZED The student council of the Platts mouth high school has been selected for the coming term and the officers of the organization of this body, the contact body between the school heads and the student body, is now functioning. This council is one that covers many of the questions that arise in the year regarding the school activities and has in the past been most successful in handling the problems. The officers of the council, are of the senior class of the school. James Begley, president: Jack Troop vice president, and Jean Hayes, treas urer, all being memberir of tlte sen ior class of the school. The members from the various classes comprise, Marie Lutz, Rich ard Spangler, Jack Troop, Jean Hayes, James Begley, seniors: Ed ward Wehrbein, Helen Schulz, Louis Knoflicek, Helen Warga, Juniors; Donald Bushnel!, Gertrude Vallery, Sam Arn, sophomores: Lois Bestor, James Robertson, freshmen. ST. PAUL'S AUXILIARY ELECTS The auxiliary of the St. Paul's Evangelical church had their regu lar meeting at the parlors of the church Thursday afternoon and at which time the ladies took up the matter of the election of the officers for the year. Mrs. E. H. Tritsch, who has served bo efficiently in the office of presi dent for the past year was re-elected as was Mrs. Orville Kintz, the pres ent secretary. Otlier officers named were Mrs. Henry Born, vice-president and Mrs. P. A. Meisinger, treasurer. At the social meeting at which Mrs. Henry Born and Mrs. John Parkening were the hostesses there were 120 in attendance and a de lightful time was enjoyed by the members of the party. ARMY TRAIN PASSES THROUGH From Thursday's Dally This morning a touch of war days was given to many of the vets of this section when several of the mule drawn army wagons passed through the city en route to Shenandoah, Iowa, where a number of the troops from Port Crook will stage a maneuver for a few days. The wag ons carried the supplies of wood and hay for the camp that the troops will make at the Iowa city. The infantry will move on later to the camp. The wagon train made the crossing of the Missouri river on the new bridge. ELECTED CLASS PRESIDENT Bernard Galloway, one of the Plattsmouth students at tbe Peru state teachers college, has just been elected as the president of thi junior class at the first class meeting. This is the second time that he has head ed this class, being named as the president in the freshmen yei.r. This young man also is working on the Bob Cat football team and was used as quarterback a part oT the time in the same last week with the Marysville (Mo.) teachers college which was won by Peru. JiNTKttTAINS .RELATIVES From Thursday's Dally Mr. ano Mrs. Guy C. White last evening entertained a group of the members of the family of Mrs. White at dinner at their home, the gather ing bringing together all but one of the members of the Young family to visit with Dallas Young of Chicago, who has been here visiting. The dinner was enjoyed to the utmost and the members of the party spent the time in visiting before the de parture of the son and brother for their home In the east. Those who n joyed the occasion were Mr. and Airs. D. A. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Al bert Young, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Young, Mrs. Ona Lawton and sen, Lyle, ami Mr. and Mrs. White. Burlington Shops Not to Close Down Orders Received by Superintendent Eaird loday Cancels Prev ious Closing Order From Thursday's Daxiy This afternoon Superintendent William Baird of the Burlington rail road shops received orders from the headquarters of the company at Chi cago which revoked the orders that were received yesterday and the lo cal car shops will remain open as they have in the past. The headquarters have decided that the only cut in the working time will be that this shop will he placed on the same working schedule as the other shops of the system, working five days instead of five and a half as they have in the past. The decision of the company to keep the car shops here working under their usual schedule is mcst pleasing to the employes and the community at large and proved a most happy occasion for Superin tendent Baird when he was able to announce the decision of the company officials in regard to the continuance of the work in the local shops. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Mrs. Robert Patterson, residing south of this city, has so far re covered from her recent Illness that she has been able to return home, ar riving here on Wednesday evening from Rochester, Minnesota, where she was operated on at the Mayo hospital some time ago. Mrs. Patter son has been failing for the past year and a few months ago her case be came such as to alarm the family and attending physicians as the p t ient was suffering from a blood weak ness that it was apparently impossi ble to check. Later Mrs. Patterson was sent to Rochester where her condition was found to be due to spleen trouble and an operation per formed, while the patient was recov ering from this and was almost ready to return home she was taken with pneumonia and for several days was kept under special treatment. How ever, she is now in the best health for years and feels that the skill of the great surgeons of the Mayo clinic have given her new life. RETURNS TO FLORIDA Mr. R. L. Propst returned Sunday to his home in Lake Worth, Florida, after a summer of traveling. He left Florida in April with Mr. Herman Cook, and they enjoyed an extensive trip through the western states, visiting a number of Plat-.s-mouth people in California, relatives and friends in several cities includ ing Bellingham, Washington. They spent several weeks in Ne braska, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hallstrom in Avoca, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Propst in Nebraska Cit.y, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Sindelar in Oma ha, R. T. Propst in Ralston, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilcox in Plattsmouth. On the return trip they visited at the home of Mr. Cook in Bridgeton. New Jersey. Mr. Propst made the remainder of the trip by train, and Mr. Cook Is expected to reach Lake Worth in a few days with the car. Palm Beach Post. DRAWS JAIL SENTENCE From Thursday's Dally This morning Grant Jennings, who was brought here a few days ago from Tecumseh to answer to a charge of stealing, was arraigned before Judge A. H. Duxbury. The prisoner was charged with having stolen a pocket book of the value of $3 and $30 in money from Mrs. Dora Ranes of Weeping Water. To the charge the prisoner made a plea of guilty and was sentenced by the court to a term of fifteen days in the county jail for the of fense. AN APPRECIATION As it will be impossible for me to see each one personally, I take this way to thank the many friends &nd neighbors for the lovely flowers and cards sent me and kind words of cheer during my sickness. Your kind ness will never be forgotten. Mrs. C. P. Vallery. Denies Know ledge of Any Auto Wreck Car of Father Agius of This City Un- marred ; Owner Unaware of Any Trouble Thru Accident Declaring that he w?s unaware that he had struck or overturned a ear near Union in which Lincoln Creamer, sixty-nine, was riding Wed nesday morning. Rev. Fr. Marcellus Agius appeared Friday afternoon at the office of Sheriff Hensel at Lin coln with the statement that he would have stopped had he thought he had struck the car. Taking a deputy sheriff out to his machine. Rev. Fr. Agius showed him that it bore no marks of a collision. He said that he had passed a cear near the place where the accident was reported but that he did not be lieve it possible that any part of his automobile had struck the Creamer car. After the accident Wednesday, Mrs. Lee Creamer said that a ma chine bearing the license number corresponding to that of Father Agius' car had struck hers with sufficient force to deflect it into a pile of loose gravel, causing the Creamer car to overturn, injuring Mr. Creamer and Helen Creamer, while she suffered minor injuries. Upon learning of the accident, Father Agius said that he had come from Roseland to report to the coun ty sheriff. From there he went to St. Elizabeth's hospital to see Mr. Creamer. E. L. Harp, 3248 Starr, who was going in the opposite direction, claimed that it appeared to him that Father Agius struck the Creamer car. He noted the number of the car and took the injured to the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Creamer had signed a complaint against Father Agius. County Attorney Towle was not pres ent when the latted called on him with a number of friends from Platts mouth. He was told by Deputy Sher iff Hughart that if Father Agius was wanted they would get in touch with him. FUNERAL OF HER BERT SHERWOOD The funeral services of Herbert Sherwood were held Thursday after noon at 2 o'clock from the Sattler funeral home at Fourth and Vine street and with a very large number of the old time friends being in at tendance at the service. Rev. H. G. McClusky of the First Presbyterian church had charge of the service and gave words of com fort to the members of the bereaved family circle and to the old friends who had known Mr. Sherwood for his lifetime. During the services Mrs. E. G. Shellenbarger gave two of the old and loved songs, "The Beautiful City" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," numbers that had been favorites of the departed. At the close of the service the body was borne to the last resting place in Oak Hill cemetery where it was consigned to the last long rest. The pall bearers were three of the brothers of Mr. Sherwood and three brothers-in-law, Robert, John and Victor Sherwood, Hallie Perry, Al bert Funk and Arthur Troop. WELL KNOWN UNION MAN DIES From Friday' Dally The funeral service was held yes terday at Union of John M. Clarence, aged 53, one of the best known resi dens of that part of Cass county and where he has resided for practically his lifetime. Mr. Clarence died at a hospital in Omaha on Monday and the body was taken back to the old home for in terment in the East Union cemetery. The deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ravina Taylor of Om aha and Mrs. B. B. Everett of Un ion and one brother, W. H. Clarence of Union. ELECTED TO SCHOOL OFFICE In the officers of the Central High School Student Association of Oma ha selected this week, Dan Ramsey, 17, member of the senior class, has been named as the president of the association. The election has more or less interest here as the young man is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Ramsey, former residents here and is a grandson of Mrs. B. S. Ramsey of this city. The honor is a much sought for one among the stu dent body and the selection of the young man is a very pleasing recogni tion of his services. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our most heart felt appreciation of the many acts of loving kindness shown to our loved one in his last illness as well as for the words of sympathy that has come from the friends and neighbors. The sympathy of the friends will always be a most cherished memory. Mrs. H. C. Sherwood and brothers and sisters, Mrs. Robert Sherwood and family. FOUR GENERATIONS From Friday's Pally Yesterday a very interesting fa:m ily group of prominent residents of this community gathered to have a group picture taken which embraced tour generations of the Meisinger, Warner and Howard families. Mr and Mrs. Herman Meisinger and lit tie daughter, Mildred Ann were here and with them came the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ceorge H. Meisinger and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Howard, they be ing joined here by Mr. and Mrs-. Peter Meisinger, parents of Georgi H., Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Warner, parents of Mrs. Howard and .Mrs. Martha Wetenkamp, mother ot Mr. Howard, making the four genera tions, little Mildred Ann being the great grand child. Select MaitJ of Honor Thursday Miss Patricia Ferrie Will Be ''Miss Plattsmouth" at Bridge Open ing, October 17th The committtee in charge of the ceremonies that will mark the dedi cation of the new traffic bridge at Nebraska City on Friday, October 17th, have designated several of the neighboring cities to furnish maids of honor for "Miss Nebraska" and to assist in the ceremonies. This city was among those selected and the choice of the maid of honor was left to the members of the high school. The selection of the maid of honor was made Thursday afternoon and with the result that Miss Patricia Ferrie was named as the choice of the school and will accordingly be present at the big ceremonies as the representative of Plattsmouth. The maid of honor is one of the popular members of the senior class and is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Ferrie, she with her sisters being very active in the school life. Miss Ferrie is very talented and gifted in the lines of dramatic art, dancing and art and her work in this line has made her an outstanding figure in the city. Her selection Is one that will give this city X representative of charm and attractiveness. Catholic Daugh ters of America Elect Officers Mrs. Frank Mullen Re-Elected Grand Regent of Local Court Many Attend the Meeting The local court of the Catholic Daughters of America held their an nual election of officers at their busi ness meeting on Thursday evening and with a very large number of the members in attendance at the ses sion. In their election the members re elected to the position of grand reg ent, Mrs. Frank Mullen, who has so efficiently guided the affairs of this organization in the past two years. The other officers selected by the court were as follows: Vice-Regent Miss Mae Murphy. Prophetess Mrs. F. L. Rea. Historian Mrs. Charles M. Grado ville. Financial Secretary Mrs. W. H. Woolcott. Treasurer Mrs. F. G. Egenber ger. Monitor Mrs. J. L. Hadraba. Sentinel Mis3 Theresa Rauth. Lecturer Mrs. W. A. Swatek. Organist Mrs. Charles Peterson, Jr. Trustees Mrs. Bertha Bennett, Miss Helen Egenberger. The committee in charge of the conduct of the recent home talent play, "West of Broadway," gs.ve their report and which showed that the ladies had realized a very neat sum from the offering and whf.ch will assist materially in the work of the organization. BRYAN HEBE NEXT SATURDAY On Saturday evening. October 11th former Governor Charles W. Bryan will speak at the Legion community building on the issues of the day. Mr. Bryan is the democratic candi date for election to the office of gov ernor and is making a very vigorous campaign over the state, discussing the various problems of the state government and the cost of adminis tration which has mounted in the past few years to a large figure. This will probably be the only meeting that Mr. Bryan will be able to hold in this county and all who are in terested in the cause of reform in the administration of government are urged to be present and hear the issues discussed by Mr. Bryan. MR. W. E. PROPST ARRIVES HOME Mr. W. E. Propst and Mr. Grant Johnson who have spent most of the summer in Nebraska, arrived at their homes in Lake Worth Sunday even ing. Mrs. Propst and Mrs. Johnson with their children remained at home in Lake Worth while the men were away. Palm Beach Post. Hear of Plans for Dedicating Athletic Field New High School Stadium on Wash irgton Avenue to be Formally Opened October 17th. Detailed account of plans for the formal dedication of Plattsmouth Hisrh school's new athletic field, to be known as th H. S. Stadium, waa given the Chamber of Commerce di rectorate at today's noonday lunch eon by R. Foster Patterson, principal Of the High school and who was one of the early backers of the plan of getting the boys out of the lowlands east of the Burlington station, that has bourne fruit in the present grounds that will be added to from year to year. Mr. Patterson told of the program that will begin at 2:30, at which rep resentatives of the city gtvernment, school board, student body. Chamber of Commerce and other civic organ! zations will have a part. The new fligh school band will make its init ial public appearance on this date. Following the program, the Ashland and Plattsmouth grid teams will take the field for a closely contested game of football. Mr. Patterson, in his brief remarks, stressed the part the Chamber of Commerce has had in creating sent! nient for the enterprise and in urg ing expenditure of city and school funds to provide the present accom modations and expressed thanks to the civic body on behalf of the fac ulty menibers and students. To be Represented at Road Meet John Flynn of South Omaha was also a guest at the meeting and spoke briefly, giving some personal views on tne matter or straightening tne Missouri river as a preventative mea sure against its present expensive washing away of valuable land first on one side and then on the other. By unanimous vote it was decreed that the Plattsmouth C. of C. should be represented at the annual state meeting of the Nebraska Good Roads association to be held at Grand Is land on October 9th, by Henry A Schneider, chairman of the Good Roads association of the local civic body. President Wescott reported on the Nebraska Manufacturers' conference held at Lincoln one day last week, which h attended as a representative of the club. The special Junior College commit tee also gave a brief report of the meeting held at Lincoln to discuss legislation along this line that will come before the state legislature this winter. Favor City Commission At recent meetings the matter of commission form of government has been discussed and petitions ask ing for a special election to vote on this question in Plattsmouth were read, a motion prevailing that the circulation of these petitions be left to a special committee headed by Searl S. Davis. Some interesting information, in cluding maps of the project had been dug out of the archives of the secre tary of state by President Wescott and J. H. McMaken on their visit to Lincoln last week appertaining to the Fremont-Plattsmouth canal, long since forgotten, but of timely inter est now when the state and govern ment is planning on the conservation and impounding of waters for irri gation and industrial uses. These records were turned over to State Engineer Roy Cochran, who gave Messrs. Wescott and McMaken assur ance that he would make a careful study of the same. To Select Maid of Honor Industrial committee reported pro gress on two matters it is interested in at this time and was directed to continue its negotiations. A communication from Nebraska Chamber of Commerce was read, urg ing that a maid of honor be named at once to represent Plattsmouth at the bridge opening ceremonies there on October 17th. On motion this was delegated to Principal Patterson to conduct, an election among the stu dent body of the High school this af1 ternoon and select such representa tive. Plattsmouth is planning on sending a good sized delegation down on that day for the ceremonies. Business matters concluded, ad journment came at 1:15 a quarter of an hour ahead of the usual time. WILL PRESENT ENTERTAINMENT The Q. Z. society of the Presby terian church are offering a very pleasing and unusual treat to the residents of the community on next Thursday evening, October 9th, at the auditorium of the church. This will be a presentation of Bess Gearheart Morrison, one of the most noted speakers and readers in the west, who made a very deep impression on her visit here before. This time Mrs. Morrison will present the dramatic reading, "The Woman Hater," one of the most interesting and pleasing of her offerings. The outstanding personality of Mrs. Morrison and her wonderful talent assures the resi dents here that they will have a real treat in the coming attraction. RID CITY OF UNDESIRABLES From Friday's Datty This morning a trio of wanderers appeared in the city and from some source secured funds with which they purchased aquantity of denatured al cohol with which they made merry at the hobo headquarters along the Burlington tracks until the officers invaded their playhouse and ordered the men on their way and the strang ers gathering their supply of the "cloudy water" proceeded to make themselves scarce. 'I he strangers at first were viewed with suspicion as possible bank rob bers as one of the party in soliciting war funds visited one of the local banks-, but when they were rounded up their condition was such that they j could not very well have held up anything. Robert Nickles Dies at Age of 90 Years Yesterday Long Time Resident of the Vicinity of Murray Passed Away Fri day Funeral Sunday One of the oldest and most highly respected residents of Cass county was called to the last reward Friday morning at his home at Murray when Robert R. Nickles passed away at the ripe age of ninety years. Mr. Nickles has made hin home in Murray since retiring from the farm in 1920 and despite his advanced years has been active up until the last few months when he has been gradually failing and was conlned to his bed up until two weeks ago when he was able to be up and around again and remained up until Thurs day when he was feeling so poorly that he was unable to be around and Friday morning passed away. Robert R. Nickles was born near the town of Springfield. Kentucky, on September 8, 1840, and remained there until twelve years of age when he removed with his parents to near Independence, Missouri. At the out break cf the civil war his heart re sponded to the call of his beloved southland and he enlisted in the confederate army serving in the ranks of the boys in gray until the close of the great conflict. With the closing of the war, Mr. Nickles came to Nebraska with his brother William Nickles, and settled on a larm in uass county, aojoining that of his brother, locating near where the present town cf Murray stands and in his life there he has served as a splendid citizen and as sisted in the development of the community. In his daily life Mr. Nickles has been an upright and faithful citizen, a man that won the universal com mendation of his fellowmen and in the community in which he has lived he has had the highest respect of all who know him. Mr. Nickles was, at far as is known, the last survivor of the southern army residing in this coun ty altho at one time there were a great many of these veterans living in this community. On January 8, 1869, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Rhea, west of the present town of Murray, Miss Mary Rhea was united in marriage to Mr. Nickles, they going at once to the farm home where the remainder of 'heir life time was spent and where their fam ily was reared to manhood and wom anhood. There is surviving the passing of this estimable gentleman, the wi dow, Mrs. Mary Nickles, aged eighty, four children, A. F. Nickles of Long Beach, California; Mrs. D. C. Crosser of Woodriver, Nebraska; Mrs. G. S. Ray and Miss Bertha Nickles, both of Murray. There are also 7 grand children, Perry Nickles, Alvador ! cmuiren, I'erry wicsifs, Aivuiiiu i Nickles, Mrs. Glen Todd, Gene Nick- I les, Mrs. Glen Thompson Lester and Ervin Crosser. The deceased leaves several bro thers and sisters, M. O. Nickles of Independence, Mo.; Mrs. Neal of Kansas City; Mrs. David Owen of Oak Grove. Mo.; Mrs. Henrietta Simp son of Souslita, California. The bro ther with whom he came to Nebraska in 186 5, William Nickles. preceded him in death several years ago. SUFFERS FROM POISONING Harry Jordan of this city is con fined to his home as the result of an attack of ntomaine poison ins which he suffered Thursday and while he has suffered a great deal he Is re- ported as doing nicely anil is under , the case of Dr. O. C. Hudson. Mr. : Jordan had been in Omaha and ate meal there before starting home and on reaching here he was suf- fering so much that it was necessary to call medical assistance to secure him any measure of relief. i PLAY AT RED OAK From Friday's Dally This morning E. A. Wurl. George Petring, Jess F. Warga and A. W. Cloidt motored to Red Oak, Iowa. where they are to be tbe guests of friends for the day and also play over the golf course of the Red Oak country club, one of tho best golf grounds in western Iowa. Janda-Cox Wed ding at Lincoln on Thursday ' Groom Member of One of Old Time Families of This City Many From Here Attend A very pretty and impressive wed ding took place Thursday morning. Oct. 2nd, at nine o'clock at St. Pat rick's church, Lincoln, when Mies Marjorie Jane Cox, daughter of Mr. I and Mrs. J. E. Cox, was united in holy bonds of matrimony to .Mr. Joseph L. Janda, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Janda, Lincoln. The impres sive ritualistic service of the church was performed by Rev. Father D. B. O'Connor, in the presence of a num- I ber of relatives and friends. The altar was banked with f rns. Preceding the ceremony Miss Mary Bauer of Lincoln sang "At Dawning. ' During the ceremony she sang " Ave Maria." Miss Mable Partington, of Lincoln accompanied Miss Bauer on the organ and also played Lohengrlii and Mendelsohn wedding marches. The bride wore an ensemble of monk brown crepe with accessories to match, and carried an arm bou quet of Ophelia roses. She was at tended by Mrs. H. A. Gunn, a sister of the bride, who was matron of honor. Mrs. Gunn wore a dark brown crepe ensemble with accessories to match and carried a bouquet of Col umbia roses. Kearn Fogerty, cousin o fthe groom, of Auroa, 111., served as best man. Mr. Janda and Mr. Fogerty wore the conventional hlue. A wedding breakfast was served immediately following the ceremony at the home. The home was decorated with fall flowers and ferns. A three course wedding breakfast was served, the color scheme being pink and white. A reception was held in the after noon from 1:30 to 3:00. The large wedding cake was the center decora tion of the table. Seventy-five guests were invited. Mrs. A. L. DeVore was in charge of the guest book. Miss Maude Cox and Miss Catherine Jan da were in charge of the gift room. Mrs. J. L. McCartney and Mrs. C M. Gaddis assisted in the serving. The young couple left Thursday e 'Piling on a motor trip. On their return, they will be at home to friends, after Oct. 15th, at the Bel evedere apartments, Lincoln. These young people are loved and esteemed by a host of friends who wish thef all the happiness of which they are deserving. The out-of-town guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. E. W. McGuire. Plattsmouth, Nebraska, also Mrs. Kate Hiber, Mrs. John Svohoda and Mrs. Thomas Svoboda and son, Thom as of Plattsmouth; Mr. and Mrs. J. I. McCartney and daughter, Thelma, of Waverly; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Koff man of Greenwood; Mr. and Mrs. Dan McKinnon of Alvo; Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Johnston of Memphis, Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jeffrey. San Ber nardino, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Gaddis, of Broken Bow, Nebr. YOUNG PEOPLE MARRIED At Nebraska City on Thursday af ternoon County Judge J. M. Dierks of Otoe county united in the bonds of wedlock Mis3 Helen Louise Hop kins and Chester Bradley Smith, both of this city. The wedding was a very quiet one and following the wedding the bridal party returned to this city where they are now mak ing their home. William Smith and Miss Alice Smith, brother and sister of the groom were the witnesses of the wedding. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grover B. Hopkins and has grown to womanhood in this coun ty, the groom is also a native eon of Cass county and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jonn Smith of this city. -- La9t evening the young people were piven a serenane ny a large group of the young friends at then home and showered with th well wishes on the very pleasant occasion. ENGINEERING FORCE HERE From Saturday's Dnlly Yesterday a force of some six en gineers arrived in this city to be lo cated here for the next month or six weeks. The engineers are employed on the surveying work along the Mis souri river, having in charge pre liminary work for the navigation improvements planned by the gov- eminent for the upper Missouri river The engineers are being located over the city and will be ready to start in at once on the task of surveying and platting the river for the ia- formation of the force of workers who will later take up the task of deep- ening and improving the channel of the river for barge and steamboat use. WILL LOCATE IN CALIFORNIA Earl V. Cole, who has been located at Brule, Nebraska, is here for a visit wltn n,s Parents. Mr. ana Mis. b. u. Cole- before he leaves for Pasadena. California, where he will Join his family and spend the winter there, Mrs. Cole and the children. Lois and Elmer, motored out some time ago and Miss Lois is now attending school at the California city.