THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1933.
P1ATTSM0UTH SEMI - WEEKLY J0UH2JAL
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Irving Nelson,
Weeping Water,
Kills Himself
rr Yorg Faimer Tires Twenty Guage
Shotgun Into Heart at Barn
yard of Family Home.
Irving Nelson, 24, well known
young farmer residing in the vicinity
of "Weeping "Water, committed suicide
shortly after noon Tuesday at the
farm home, the dead man being
found a few moments later by his
Eister.
0 There had been a number of crows
flying around the barn and yard of
the farm, the young man taking the
twenty guage shotgun and telling
the other members of the family that
he intended to get rid of the crows,
he had started for the vicinity of
the barn near which a crow had been
seen a few moments before. The sis
ter of the young man had seen the
crow fly away from the scene just
after Nelson had reached the barn
and a few moments later she had
heard the report of the shotgun. The
young man failing to appear she had
gone later to investigate and was
shocked to find the brother lying in
a pool of blood and his body riddled
by the contents of the shotgun.
"When the body was found the gun
was lying nearby and a stick that
had apparently been the means of
firing the gun had dropped from his
hand. It was apparent that the man
had laid down, placed the muzzle of
the gun to hi3 heart and by the use
of the stick had released the trigger,
the contents of the gun entering the
body and causing instant death.
The family had called Troy Jewel,
a neighbor and who had hastened
to the scene of the suicide and later
called the county authorities here to
report the matter, ounty Attorney
W. G. Kieck, acting" coroner as well
as Sheriff Sylvester were out of the
city and Deputy Sheriff J. E. an-
caster drove to the scene to make
an investigation of the matter.
There being no doubt of the death
being a suicide there was no inquest
held.
The young man was injured sev
eral months ago when the car of
Charles Joyce was wrecked and Mr.
Joyce killed as well as the others
injured and since that time the mat
ter has apparently affected Mr. Nel-,
son very much and it Is thought was)
the cause of the suicide.
The deceased was unmarried anc
made his home with his mother, Mrs
Chris Nelson, and his sister, the
r father having passed away a number
of years ago. He was well known
and well liked by a large circle of
friends and to whom his rash act has
come as a great shock.
SUFFERS IN SHAKEUP
, In the shakeup of the health de-
partment of the city of Omaha, made
by Mayor Roy N. Towl, the office oc
cupied by John Mattes, former sen
ator from this district, was elimin
ated. Mr. Mattes who served several
terms from the Cass-Otoe district in
the state senate, has made his home
In Omaha for several years, moving
to that city from Nebraska City. Un
der Mayor Metcalfe he has served as
an inspector in the city health de
partment, which office has been elim
inated by the new mayor.
NOTICE
Whereas, "William Saucke, convict
ed in Cass county, on the 2Sth day of
May, 1932, of the crime of Jail break
ing, has made application to the
Board of Pardons for a parole, and
the Board of Pardons, pursuant to
law have set the hour of 10 a. m. on
the 13th day of June. 1933, for hear
ing on said application, all persons
interested are hereby notified that
they may appear at the State Peni
tentiary, at Lincoln, Nebraska, on
said day and hour and show cause, if
any there be, why said application
should, or should not be granted.
HARRY R. SWAN SON,
Secretary, Board of Pardons.
N. T. HARMON,
Chief State Probation Officer.
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BETUEJT MEN TO IOWA
Sheriff "William DeMoss of Glen-
wood, was in the city Monday after
noon and returned home with the
three men arrested here a week ago,
following their beating up a Burling
ton railroad officer at Pacific Junc
tion. Ray Simpkins, one of the men,
who has been at Omaha taking treat
ment for appendicitis, was brought
back here Saturday and with his two
companions taken to Glenwood to
await filing of charges against them.
Senator Banning
Outstanding
in the Senate
Eeuresertative of the Second District
Has Made Fine Record in the
Session Closing.
Lincoln, May 14. After an uphill
fight, State Senator W. B. Banning of
Union, a veteran of seven legislative
sessions, emerged from the shifting
lineups of the 40th session as an out
standing lawmaker.
Eanning's star hung low at the
start of the session. He was prime
mover of a plan to make Senator
George Frush of Wahoo, another
veteran democrat, the speaker pro
tern and to organize the upper house
along the usual lines of seniority.
This plan was spiked by Senator
Frank McCarter of Bayard, a new
comer who lined up other first term
ers in a three-day whirlwind cam
paign and organized the senate and
himself was speaker pro tern. Ban
ning, slated for chairman of the fi
nance committee, had to be content
with membership on that group
while Senator Callan (D.) of Odell
took the chairmanship.
However, Banning was chairman
of the insurance committee which
handled a large number of insurance
bills during the session. And his in
fluence, through his knowledge of
general business at hand, and his
ability to attract followers, soon was
felt.
McCarter's organiation lost its
power. It failed to obtain enactment
of a gasoline tax exemption measure
although one in greatly modified
form sneaked through the senate.
Then Banning took the lead. He
called a caucus at which senate dem
ocrats decided upon a steering com
mittee to rush party legislation
through. With McCarter and Lieut.
Governor W. H. Jurgensen, he was
named to select the committee. And
he became its chairman.
The Banning sales tax bill and the
McCarter gross income tax bill were
opposed all session as alternative
methods of shifting the tax burden
from real estate to the general pub
lic. Both were turned down at last
but the reverse failed to lower Ban
ning's prestige greatly.
When appropriation measures came
along, Eanning's word carried weight
in the finance committee which re
ported out a bill approximately the
same as Governor Bryan's and in
cluded items for the state fair, Ban
ning's hobby.
In the claims and deficiencies com
mittee he was instrumental in elim
inating a $60,000 item for Scotts
Bluff county which the committee
thought outlawed.
Banning was first a state senator
in 1909, then again in 1911, and
from 1923 to 1929 inclusive. Be
sides that he has been Cass county
commissioner, president of the Union
school board 25 years, a member of
the state board of agriculture 22
years, and recipient of village offices
in Union. Omaha Bee-News.
INTEREST IN CLASS GROWS
The Bible study group that meets
in this city each week, led by Dr.
J. H. Jordan, well known Bible stu
dent, continues to draw in interest.
The class is non-denominational and
devoted to the thorough study of the
Bible in all of its phases. The class
will meet on next Monday night at
the home of Mrs. J. V. Handley.
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Weeping Water
Miss Agnes Rough, the beauty cul
turist, was visiting with friends at
Lincoln on last Sunday and enjoying
Mother's day.
Henry Lempke, the painter, is at
this time painting the tenant house
of Mrs. Anna Mohr some four miles
south of Weeping Water.
William J. Patterson of Murray
was visiting with friends and rela
tives in Weeping Water for the
greater portion of this week.
Mrs. Floyd Stratton and the kid
dies have been visiting for a couple
of weeks at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hardison of
Plattsmouth.
Andrew Petersen wa3 a visitor over
to Nehawka for a short time on last
Monday where he was looking after
some business and reports our sister
city as being extremely busy.
DeForest Philpot has been making
some repairs on one of the farm
buildings of one of liis farms where
Mr. Volger is farming and making
the entire farm site look better.
Edward Henegar was painting the
eastern exposure of the Chris Ras
museen store, that portion which had
been so recently sided since the old
building which stood next has been
torn down.
Miss Leone Frantz, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. II. K. Frantz who is
employed by the Coryell Oil company
in Lincoln, is taking a three weeks
vacation and is spending it at the
home of her parents.
Business called Gardner R. Bin-
ger, the senior member of the firm
of Binger Lumber and Coal company
to Omaha, so he drove over to the
big town where he was busy for the
entire day with affairs.
Jesse Domingo was looking after
some business matters in Plattsmouth
for the day on last Monday and again
on Tueday wa3 out over the county
and keeps hustling all the time sell
ing many subscriptions for his publi
cations. Mr. Askew, the harness maker and
shoe repairer operating a shop on
west Main street, found it necessary
to go to Omaha on last Tuesday to
lock after some business matters for
the day, secured K. M. Pillsbury to
care for the store for him while he
wa3 away.
Mr. and Mrs. James Elgaard who
have been visiting here for the past
two weeks with the parent3 of Mrs.
Elgaard, Mr. and Mra. Oscar Hinds
and also with the father of James,
Mr. C. J. Elgaard, and where all en
Joyed the visit very much, returned
to their home at Marysville, Mo., de
parting last Monday.
Will Operate Two Shifts.
The Independent Crushed Stono
company which has been employing
about thirty men at the quaries, are
now employing more men and run
ning two shifts, and with the number
which Ole Olson employes makes
work for many of the people who
have been desiring work so much.
Married in Iowa Sunday.
William Johnson, better known as
"Bill," and Miss Eunice Ruhga,
daughter' of Mr. and Mrs. John
Ruhga, and accompanied by Art John
son and his best girl went to Glen
wood, Iowa, early last Sunday morn
ing, arriving there at about five
o'clock where after two hours of
russling they were able to secure a
marriage license at seven and also
secured the services of a lady of the
court house who performed the wed
ding of William Johnson and Miss
Eunice Ruhga after which the party
partook of a wedding breakfast and
returned to their home in Weeping
Water. For the present Bill and wife
are making their home at the John
son residence.
Has a Fine Place.
The Quality cleaners conducted by
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Good Ught
Coleman Lanterns are always
ready tor any lighting job, any
time, in any wtather. Light
instantly no preheating
TbNwM. 22 ClMa Sport.
Lite is just thcHght for any emm ping,
tooling or fishing trip. Small in six
trat big in brilliance Only 12 inches
tdgh, yet givas np to 150 candlepowar
of pore white light. Weight only 3 Iba.
Single mantle type. Pyrez glass globe
protects mantle. It's s doable-daty
tight for indoors or oat.
Model Ms. 220B Coleman Lairtera
la a atnrdv. danandaM wmhI Anm
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Bent. We inches
to 300 candlepower of deer steady light. Green nn moled porcelain
top, Pyrsz brand dear-glass globs, every modern feature.
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nccident or a 'close shave'
yon still need antomobile
insurance for yon can
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PLATTSMOUTH
Rcss Shields and wife, who have
been in Weeping Water for the past
three years have as occasion offered
been making improvement at the
cleaning establishment and adding
new and modern machinery, purchas
nig rugs and equipment and decorat
ing the interior, and now have one of
the very latest and up to date insti
tutions of any town in the west. They
are enjoying an excellent business
and are pleased with the prospects
for future trade. Drop in and see
this institution when occasion offers.
Improvements at Coffee Shoppe
Miss Margaret Hillman who has
conducted the popular Coffee Shoppe
has now in hand the improvement
of the popular eating house and will
have the interior of the room paper
ed and painted and as well the ex
terior painted, making the place very
neat and well appointed. She is to
have a series of booths installed in
the place so that each person who
desires to eat may have the privacy
of their home.-
BATTLE SWEATSHOP
Chicago. The Illinois woman's
joint legislative council forum, com
posed of members of leading women's
;ubs, .took up the battle against
sweat shop labor. After hearing a re
port by the Illinois joint committee
on industrial standards which show
ed that 79 percent of women in Chi
cago employed in trades, factories,
restaurants and hotels make less
than 25 cents an hour and 24 per
cent less than 10 cents, they passed
two resolutions.
One called upon Governor Horner
to introduce in the legislature Im
mediately a bill setting up wage bu
reaus to determine fairness in wages
and hours in various industries. The
second asked the governor to take
the lead in seeking a conference of
neighboring states to cgree on a uni
form minimum wage and maximum
hour legislation.
Uousedold Goods
Bed Davenport, 3-piece Suite, $15;
cre Leather Davenport, $6 ; one Oak
Chiffonier, $4.35; one large Oak
Dresser, $7.50; Commode, $2.50;
315; One Leather Duofold, $7.50;
12-foot Oak Dining' Boom Table at
$7.50; nine Hocking Chairs from
$1.75 to $3.50; one walnut Cup
board, $2.75; one Secretary, only
$3.95; Bed and Springs, $3.50;
one Banquet Range, $25 ; three Gas
Ranges from $3.50 to $30; six Oil
Stoves, $2.50 to $12.50; two Laundry
Stoves, $3 and $5 : one Green Enamel
Ereakfast Set, $7.50.
New Stock Arriving
Daily
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Room and Kitchen Furniture. Also
Congoleurris and Floor Coverings,
mattresses, studio coucnes, Floor
Lamps, uesKS, unairs, Hocnersi
GEO. L. FARLEY
HOKE FURNISHINGS
Telephone 21 South 6th Street
Plattsmouth, Nebr.
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DEALER
Rotarians Hear
John . Curtiss,
Popular Speaker
Well Known Nebraskan Is Guest at
Meeting of the Local Club
at Luncheon Today.
From Tuesday's Dally
The Rotary club at their luncheon
this afternoon had the pleasure of
having as a guest of honor, John E.
Curtiss, of Lincoln, former state rail
way commissioner, now with the
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co.
Mr. Curtiss is one of the most
popular speakers in the state and
has been heard in many of the cities
in his official and business work.
Mr. Curtiss is one of the leaders of
the American Legion and has served
as national vice-commander of the
society as well as the several terms
that he has served in the state office.
The address of Mr. Curtiss was
one that all appreciated to the ut
most and it is a pleasure to have
"John" as he is known to the thou
sands of friends, as a speaker on any
occasion.
The Rotarians enjoyed their usual
program of songs under the leader
ship of Frank A.' Cloidt to add to
the pleasures of the occasion.
The meeting was under the leader
ship of Fred I. Rea.
GRADUATING FROM SCHOOL
Friends here have received an
nouncements of the forthcoming
graduation at Farnham, Nebraska,
of Donald Stewart, son of Mr. and
Mrs. E. P. Stewart. The young man
started his high school work in this
city, the family moving some two
year3 ago to Farnham and where he
is completing his school career. The
family have removed to near Chap
man, Nebraska, leaving the son at
Farnham to complete the school
year.
MOVING PROM FARM
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Akeson,
who have been residing on the J. E.
Wiles farm southwest of this city,
aro moving into town where they
expect to reside for the present at
least.
FRIENDS:
A recent check-up through our
records shows that we have a
score of patrons 'out your way.'
How then could we refuse the
genial gentleman who said "I'm
with the Plattsmouth paper
how about an ad?" We're giv
ing unusually good values to
make new friends and get "re
acquainted' with the old ones.
We'll be seeing you!
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SPENDS DAYS READING
William Balfour, 88-year-old civil
war veteran, who has been confined
to his home by the infirmities of old
age, has enjoyed the winter in the
pleasures of many good books. The
aged man .with the use of a magni
fying glass has been able to enjoy
the books that the Nehawka Woman's
club has provided him.
Mr. Balfour, who is one of two of
the surviving members of the Grand
Army of the Republic post at Ne
braska City, is making his home with
his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. Ivan Balfour, ai Union.
United Brethren in Christ.
Otto Engebretson, pastor
NEHAWKA CHURCH
Bible church school 10 a. m.
Evening gospel service at 7:45.
Beginning Monday evening, May
! 22 we will have a series of meetings
conducted by Rev. S. Sanford of
Galesburg, Illinois. Rev. Mr. San
ford has conducted meetings in prac
tically all the states in the union
and comes to us with a wide and
varied experience. Come and enjoy
his messages. He also plays a num
ber of musical instruments and con
ducts his own choir.
Monday, May 29 our weekly Bible
school opens in the school house. All
children from five to fifty year3 of
age eligible. Come.
OTTERBEIN CHURCH i
Bible church school 10 a. m.
Morning worship service at 11.
The senior C. E. is giving a play
"Troubled Times" down town Friday
evening, May 19.
The Junior C. E. will meet Satur
day afternoon at the'Church.
BUDDY HANF0RD WILLS
$15,000 TO MOTHER
Eernard "Buddy" Han ford, Omaha
jockey killed May 4 in a spill at the
Pimlico track, left his entire estate
to his mother, Mrs. Barbara Han
ford Moore, 4149 Eurdette St., ac
cording to hi3 will filed Monday In
county court at Omaha, by Gerald
Drew, attorney.
A petition accompanying the will
give3 the estate as "upwards of Sl,
000," but Drew said there may be
between $15,000 and $20,000 on de
posit in Baltimore and Chicago banks.
The petition asks for appointment
of Hanford's stepfather, Clyde N.
Moore, as executor.
South Omaha's Busy Store
Geit - Acqmaiiiitedl
Plan to Attend "Get-Acquainted Week-End!"
Come to South Omaha this week-end. You'll find bargains
in new summer apparel unequaled in the state. Plenty of
FREE parking space in the rear of our store!
HIGHER PRICES
ARE COMING
Thrifty Bayers will take
Advantage of These
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Men's Dress or Work
COTTON SOX Ar
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24th O O Ctrests
f -""UTILE STITCHERS" MEET
The "Little Stitchers" 4-H club of
Cedar Creek reorganized May 13 un
der the name of "Happy Hour Club."
Their projects are first, second and
third year clothing and girls room
one.
The local leaders are Mrs. Henry
Franke and Mrs. Oliver Schneider.
The following officers were elect
ed: President, Marie Speck; vice
president, Ellen Kaffenberger; secretary-treasurer,
Bernese Kaffenberger;
yell leader, Katherine Meisinger;
news reporter, Nadine Penton.
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Reparoles of whether ycrn win
one of the eaan prizes, you receive
JIB Ew Puzxle Free. Enter the
conteat today!
1. Bead In a statement of 20 word
or leas, telling wbv yon lias
VICTOR FKJUR BEST.
2. Aecomnanv each entry with tba
word VICTOR, cut from the bot
tom ot a 24 or 48 pound rack of
VICTOR FLOUR. (An Inch or o
across tfie bottom of the sack,
just enouen so we can tell it's
VICTOR.)
a. Write your name and address
plainly on your entry. Also, send
along the name and address ot
the grocer from whom you pur
chased your VICTOR FLOUR.
This Is ery Important.
4- Anyone may enter except em
ployees of The Crete Mills.
B. The bet statements will be se
lected by three Impartial Judges.
a. All entries must be mailed to The
Crete Mills, Crete. Nebraska, be
fore midnight, June 10th. and
the winners will be announced as
soon thereafter as possible.
7. ALSO anyone sending In the
word VICTOR, cut from AN If
VICTOR PRODUCT LABEL,
with a 3c stamp, will receive a
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Sad Prize. .. .15 Bth Prise. S3
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