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VOL. NO. II
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1935.
HO. 6
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Young People
Make Announce
ment of Nuptial
Miss Minnie Boom and Mr. Cass Syl
vester of This City Married at
Tekamah, Nebraska.
The announcement was made Sun
day of the marriage of two of the
well known and popular young people
of this community, Miss Minnie Boom
and Mr. Casa Sylvester, the event
having taken place at Tekamah, Ne
braska, on January 25th, 1935.
The announcement came as a very
pleasant surprise to the many friends
in the city and the newlyweds are
receiving the congratulations of the
many friends over the community.
The bride is well known here
where Bhe has made her home with
her sister, Mrs. Edward Gabelman In
the past few years and she is also a
eister of Mrs. John Jordan of this
city. The bride is a trained nurse
and at this time is engaged in the
work of her profession at the Lord
Lister hospital at Omaha.
The groom is well known over the
county as he formerly made his home
at Weeping Water, but has made his
homo here in the past two years, a
part of the time with his brother,
Sheriff Homer Sylvester. Mr. Sylves
ter Is now with the Claude Ruse Mo
tor Co., of this city, as a salesman
and is a gentleman held in the high
eat eBteem by a very large circle of
friends.
The friends and acquaintances will
Join in their best wishes to Mr. and
Mrs. Sylvester for many years of suc
cess and happiness In the future.
FUNERAL OP MRS. WALTERS
The funeral services for the late
Mrs. Emll Walters was held Saturday
afternoon at the Satller funeral home
at Fourth and Vine streets and very
largely attended by the old time
friends and neighbors.
Members of the Woodman Circle
of which Mrs. Walters had been a
member, were also In attendance at
the services.
Rev. G. A.'Pahl, pastor of the St.
Paul's Evangelical church. had
charge of the service and brought
words of comfort to the members of
the bereaved family circle on the
parsing of this kindly lady who had
been to them a loving wife and
mother.
During the service Frank A. Cloidt
gave two numbers, "No Night There"
and "Wonderful Peace," favorites of
the departed. Miss Eetello Baird
served as the accompanist.
The interment was at the Oak Hill
cemetery vest of the city.
MOVES TO NEW LOCATION
C. H. Martin has practically com
pleted the moving of his stock of
groceries and meats from the former
Red & White store location on the
south side of Main street, to the
new store room in the Beklns build
ing on the north side. The new store
room has been redecorated and ar
ranged in fine shape for Mr. Martin
and will make an ideal location for
the business establishment.
Mr. Martin is getting the new store
well arranged and will have both
the groecry and meat departments
all ready for the formal grand open
Ins which will be held on Saturday
in the new location?
The new store will have their for
mal announcement to appear In the
Journal the latter part of the week
as to the opening and the array of
shopping bargains.
DIES AT ROCHESTER
The fact of the death of James Mc
Cullough, 65, prominent Brady, Ne
braska, ranchman, has been received
here by friends, his passing having
occurred on February 13th at Roch
ester, Minnesota, where he had been
under treatment for some time.
Mr. McCullough was the father of
Mrs. Charles Egenberger of Long
Beach, well known here and the
many friends of the family will ex
tend to her their deepest sympathy in
her loss.
Mrs. Egenberger and little daugh
ter are at Brady for the funeral serv
Ices and expect to remain there for
several weeks with Mrs. MeCollough
and other members of the family.
ASKS FOR DIVORCE
A petition has been filed in the
office of the clerk of the district
court in which Esther M. Bouton is
the plaintiff and Liele William Bou
ton, the defendant. The action is for
divorce and In the petition of the
plaintiff it is stated that the parties
were married at Weeping Water on
October 7, 1925. The allegation of
the cause of action is cruelty. W. A.
Robertson of this city appears as at
torney for the plaintiff.
Death of Well
Known Elmwood
Farmer Feb. 16
Otto Stubbendeck, 72, Resided in
Nebraska Since the Year 1884 -111
About a Week.
The death of Otto Stubbendeck, 72,
prominent farmer, occurred on Sat
urday at his home near Elmwood,
where for the past week he has been
gravely ill. The deceased was a na
tive of Germany and came to the
United States in 1SS4. at the age of
21, moving direct to Nebraska where
he has since made his home in the
Elmwood community.
The deceased is a gentleman held
in the highest esteem by a very large
circle of friends in the community
where he has so long resided and who
share with the family the loss that
his passing has occasioned.
Surviving are five sons. William,
Fred, Harvey, Harry and Edwin,. and
three daughters, Mrs. Lena Koster,
Mrs. Clara WIndel and Mrs. Anna
Pragman. All except Mrs. Pragman
reside in the vicinity of Elmwood.
Mrs. Stubbendeck died two years ago.
The funeral services will be held
on Wednesday neon at the home and'
at 1 o'clock " in" the North Branch
church, with Rev. Bergstrauser, the
pastor, officiating.
HAVE FINE MEETING
The W. C. T. U. held their regular
meeting Monday afternoon at the
home of their president, Mrs. E. H.
Wescott, with a pleasing number of
the membership in attendance to take
part in the program.
Mrs. George B. Mann was appoint
ed as the chaplain for the Union for
the ensuing year.
A number of very Interesting
papers were read on the work of
tha organization by members that
covered many phases of temperance
work.
Mrs. George B. Mann gave a read
ing on "The Statute of Frances E.
Willard," the great leader of the
W. C. T. U. for many years, which
was much enjoyed.
Mrs. J. E. Wiles gave a reading on
"The Man Trap," covering the evils
of intemperance and which was
much enjoyed by the group.
Mrs. E. II. Wescott presented a
very beautiful poem, "Frances Wil
lard" which was most delightfully
presented.
At the close of the afternoon
dainty and delieious refreshments
were served to add to the pleasures
of the occasion.
WILL ATTEND MEETING
From Tuesday' Dally
William F. Evers, superintendent
of the Nebraska Masonic Home, de
parted last evening on the 6:30 Mis
souri Pacific train for St. Louis where
he expects to spend a few days. Mr.
Evers was called there to attend a
meeting of the board of directors of
the National Masonic Home associa
tion of which he is a member. The
meeting is being held to arrange
plans for the national meeting of the
organization that is being held in
Fort Worth, Texas, in April, which
will bring representatives from all of
the various homes of the country.
ARRIVAL OP LITTLE SON
from Tuesday's 1mZiy
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Brittain was made very happy last
evening by the advent of a fine eleven
pound son that has come to spend his
life with them and to bring happiness
to the home. Mrs. Brittain was for
merly Miss Opal Sheldon of this city.
The many friends will Join i their
congratulations and well wishes to
the parents of the little son.
Womatfs Club
Has Discussion of
Leading Issues
Child Labor, Old Age Pensions and
National Drama Week Form
Program of Meeting.
From Tuesday's Dally
The Plattsmouth Woman's club
had a very fine meeting last evening
at the home of Mrs. E. A. Webb on
North Fifth street and with a pro
gram cf more than usual interest as
it. brought thoughts on two of the
important measures, that are today
confronting the people of the nation.
The club had as speakers of the
evening Judge A. H. Duxbury, dis
cussing the old age pension question
and Mrs. George B. Mann on that of
the child labor amendment to the
United States constitution.
Mrs. Mann took up the discussion
of the child labor amendment, giv
ing the arguments that were ad
vanced by the advocates of the meas
ure as to the release of the children
of the large manufacturing areas and
mining sections from the service of
great corporations as well as the op
position that has pointed out the
danger of the federal government in
controlling the child in the home and
the school regardless of the wishes of
the parents. !
Judge Duxbury gave a review of
the legislation for the old age pen
sions over the nation in the various ,
states as well as in the national leg-;
islation on the subject. The purpose
of the law Is to give to the aged the
assurance of their care and comfort
after a certain age period and elim
inating the present institutional plan
of caring for the aged when deprived
of means of their own.
The club adopted a, .resolution for
transmission to the Nebraska legis
lature of their opposition to the child
labor amendment that is to be acted
upon at the present session of the
legislature.
The dramatic department gave as
an observance of national drama
week, a "walking" rehearsal cf the
play, "Many Fields," a story based
on the life of the residents cf the
lowlands along the Missouri river in
the southeastern section of Nebraska,
written by Dr. Conklin of the Uni
versity of Iowa and a former Peru
student. The play was given under
the direction of Mrs. John F. Wolff
and the various characters were tak
en by Mrs. James G. Mauzy, Mrs.
Raymond Larson, Mtb. R. B. Hayes,
Mrs. L. S. Devoe and Mrs. J. E. Wiles,
the ladies appearing in costume.
This was splendidly presented and
was a very fine part of the drama
week.
The ladies had a very interesting
and Informal discussion of the Ques
tions that had been presented and
many viewpoints were given on both
the child labor and the old age pen
sion acts which are now pending.
The club selected as the nomin
ating committee for officers for tha
ensuing year, Mrs. J. E. Wiles, Mrs.
J. F. Wolff and Mrs. E. A. Webb. The
ladies will present their nominations
at the next meeting of the club.
At the close of the meeting refresh
ments were served by the hostesss,
Mrs. Webb, Mrs. H. L. Gayer, Mrs.
John L. Tldball. Mrs. W. G. Kleck
and Mrs. Carl Ofe.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to take this means of
thanking the many good friends for
their words of sympathy and acts
of kindness in our recent bereave
ment in the death of our loved one.
Especially do we wish to thank all
those who took part in the funeral
services, the ladles of the Norfolk
Packing Co.. and others for their
beautiful flowers. Mrs. Walter Wood
and Family.
CAUSE FOR REJOICING
This morning at an eany hour at
the Clarkson hospital at Omaha, a
fine eight and a half pound son was
born to Mr. and Mrs. George Conis
of this city. The mother and little
one are progressing very nicely and
George Is feeling that pride and Joy
that can come only to a proud par
ent and Catherine and Johnnie are
anxiously awaiting to greet their
Httl9 brother.
LEADING BANKERS HERE
Saturday afternoon T. L. Davis,
president of the First National bank
of Omaha, with Fred v. Thomas,
vice-president of the banking house,
were in the city for a short time.
They stopped for a short visit here
with 11. A. Schneider, president of
i the Plattsmouth State bank and an
old time associate in the banking
business. The Omaha financiers were
out enjoying a drive in the line
springlike day and decided to visit
several of the friends in this section.
Wedding Anni
versaries of Well
Known PeopI
e
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Meisinger of This'
City, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Haith,
Weeping Water, Celebrate.
Sunday represented the thirty-sec-
ond weddinganniversary of Mr. and ! divided among those who had prefer
Mrs. John M. Meisinger of this city rea claims pending and the remainder
and Mr. aad Mrs. W. H. Haith of to be turned over to the party bene
Weeping Water were also passing sCiavy of the estate,
the thirty-first wedding day, the' Tne order it 13 claimed was pre
events being held at the Meisinger pare(i by the Omaha attorney and
borne. j proved by the representatives of
Tho members of the party had a tue other claimants and accordingly
delicious and sumptuous dinner to ( a court order was issued to have the
mark the day and ideal conditions to money paid into the court and divided
permit their children being here for a3 provided by the stipulation and
the happy occasion, one that they order.
will long remember.
The dinner was featured by the
large, handsome wedding cakes, one
baked by Mrs. Bernard Meisinger and
one by Mrs. Raymond Haith. who Is
a daughter and daughter-in-law of
the gueBts of honor.
In addition to the dinner party
the day was spent in visiting and the
enjoyment of the fine springlike day
that made added pleasure for the an
niversary gathering, vv " -
Those v attending were Mr. and
Mrs. W. H. Haith and daughter, Joy,
Weeping Water; Mr. and Mrs. Ray
mond Haith, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard
Meisinger, Miss Lucille Meisinger
and Mr. and Mrs. John M. Meisinger.
SMALL FIRE MONDAY
Monday night shortly after 8
o'clock a great deal of excitement
was created in the business section
of the city when one of the awnings
on the second floor windows of the
Wurl building at Sixth and Main
streets was found to be on fire. The
women and children, residents of the
apartments, as a matter of precau
tion left the building, while the men
of the group joined with others In
getting the flames out and the burn
ing awning torn down before serious
damage was done. John C. Brittain
was one of the chief factors in get
ting the blaze out as he was early
on the scene and with a fire extin
guisher soon had the blaze subdued.
The fire department was called, but
the i rompt work of the residents and
Mr. Brittain had the fire stopped in
a few minutes.
AMBULANCE HAS WRECE
Monday afternoon while the Sat
tler ambulance was returning to this
city from Tekamah where they had
conveyed a patient, it was consider
ably damaged in an auto wreck. The
accident occurred on the Platte river
bridge as the ambulance was being
driven south across the bridge and
was struck by a passing truck loaded
with rock. One wheel of the am
bulance was knocked off and the fen
ders bent by the force of the impact.
The ambulance fortunately had an
extra wheel and the damage was re
paired sufficiently to permit the am
bulance being brought on into the
city.
IN INSURANCE WORK
Merle McCrary, one of the well
known and popular young men of
the city, has been designated as the
representative in this territory for
the Monarch Life Insurance Co. Mr.
McCrary is now starting In on his
work through this portion of Cass
county.
GIRL DIVES TO DEATH
Seatle. Barbara Ball, 23, plunged
eight stories to death from a window
of a building. The coroner said It
was because of a levBt's quarrel.
Contempt Case
to be Heard in
County Court
Omaha Attorney Cited for Alleged
Violation of Court Order in Set
tlement of Claims.
Deputy Sheriff Thomas Walling
wes at Wahoo Wednesday where he
was called to serve summons on an
Omaha attorney for contempt of
court ia an alleged violation of an
order of the district court.
The case originated when the at
torney had secured a settlement for
a client of a claim covering an estate
matter and in which there appeared
also representatives of other claim
ants for a part of the share of money
involved in the case.
After a conference of the attorneys
in the matter it was agreed that the
sum collected under the settlement
be paid into the county court and
J Later it seemed that the settle
ment was made and the money in
question paid over to the attorney it
was claimed and he in turn took out
I his share and turned the remainder
over to the beneficiary of the claim.
The court has issued the order to
the atorney to appear and answer to
the charge of contempt in ignoring
the court order and disposing of the
proceeds contrary to the . order -that
had been "prepared." " .--..
FUNERAL OF ALBERT SCHULDICE
The funeral of the late Albert
Schuldice, long time resident here,
was held at 9 o'clock at the St. John's
Catholic church of which he had been
a member for a long period of years
while making his home here.
The requiem high mass was cele
brated by Father George Agius, pas
tor of the church, assisted by the
choir. During the mass two solo num
bers were given by John Cloidt,
"Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Call
ing." and "Face to Face."
The interment was at the family
lot in the Catholic cemetery and the
pall bearers were selected from the
old friends, they being H. A. Schnei
der, E. H. Schulhof, W. M. Barclay,
J. H. Hallstrom, H. M. Soennichsen
and Andrew Kroehler.
A large number of the relatives
and friends from out of the city were
in attendance at the service.
FIRE AT McXTNNEY HOME
From Wednesdays Dally
Last night the Are department
was called to the residence of James
McKinney on Lincoln avenue where
the kitchen of the residence was
found to be on fire. The cause of the
fire is unknown and before it was
extinguished it had caused a great
deal of damage to the building and
contents. The cupboard, tables and
other articles in the kitchen were
burned before the Are was extin
guished by the firemen . The re
mainder of the house was badly dam
aged by smoke. The loss Is partially
covered by Insurance.
REPORTS FROM HOSPITAL
The reports from the hospital at
Omaha state that the little daughter,
born on Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Don
ald Ilainey, was doing very nicely in
her care in the infant incubator at
the hospital. The little one has been
named Donna Joan. Mrs. Rainey is
doing just as well as can be expected
as she has been in very critical con
dition.
REVENUE OFFICER HERE
A representative of the office of
the collector of Internal revenue is
in the city and will be at the dis
trict court room Wednesday and
Thursday for the purpose of giving
advice and assistance to those m ak
in e- nut their Income tax returns for
the year.
REMOVED TO HOME
Monday afternoon Delmar Halli
day was taken to his home at Te
kamah, Nebraska, for treatment after
being ill here for some time at the
Horel Plattsmouth where be has re
sided since coming here to look after
work on the river projects. Mr. Halll
day has suffered for some time from
what apparently Is an attack of lum
bago or a strain to his back and
which was such that it was thought
best to have him taken to his home
lor care and to recuperate.
Concealed
Weapo)
n Verdct
Brings
$250 Fine
Motion for New Trial in Case of State
of Nebraska vs. P. A. McCrary
Overruled; Sentence Given.
Frn Wednesday' Dally
This morning in the district court
the motion for a new trial in the
case of the State of Nebraska vs. P.
A. McCrary was presented and argued
before Judge D. W. Livingston.
The defendant in the case had been
tried at the early part of the term
and the defendant found guilty of
carrying concealed weapons in a case
that involved a shooting affray at
the home of Richard Edwards, step
son of the defendant and in which
Mr. Edwards was wounded.
The court after hearing the argu
ments In the case overruled the mo
tion for a new trial and the defend
ant was called for sentence under
the verdict that had been rendered
by the Jury In the case.
Judge Livingston assessed the pen
alty for the offense at a fine of $250
and the costs of the prosecution and
the defendant, was .turned over tp
the custody of Sheriff Sylvester until
the same is settled.
ENTERTAIN FOR FRIENDS
From Veanenaty'i l-iit
Last evening the staff of employes
at the exchange of the Lincoln Tele
phone & .Telegraph Co., entertained
in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Geist
and family, soon to leave for their
new home at Beatrice.
The pleasant event was held at
the exchange building, where some
twenty-flve members of the party
had gathered. The evening was spent
at cards and a great deal of pleasure
derived by all of the party In the
fascinations of bridge, pinochle,
rummy and other games.
The members of the party express
ed their regrets at losing the pleas
ant association of Mr. and Mrs. Geist
and extended to them their best
wishes for success and happiness in
their new home.
The evening was closed with the
serving of dainty and delicious re
freshments that added to the pleasure
of the occasion.
TO BE IN OPERA
Several Peru students have small
parts in one of the great attractions
of the year, the opera, "Martha"
which is to be given on February 19,
In the College Auditorium by the
Festival Opera company of Chicago.
Those having parts are: Landon
Evans, footman; Harold Pritchard,
notary; Ronald Clark, 1st farmer;
William Mooney, Jr., 2nd farmer;
Edyth Merchant. 1st maid; Gweg
Jackson, 2nd maid; and Anna Mae
Sandin, of this city, 3rd maid.
RETURNS TO CALIFORNIA
Mrs. Helen Thompson, who was
called here by the fatal illness and
death of her mother, Mrs. Emll Wal
ters, is departing today for her home
In California. Mrs. Thompson was
fortunate in reaching here before the
passing of the mother, making the
trip from the west coast In good time
and remained here for the last rites.
ENROLLS FOR JOURNAL
Otto J. Meisinger, one of the ac
tive young farmers of the Mynard
community, was in the city Saturday
afternoon for a short time looking
after some business matters and while
here called at the Journal to enroll
as a reader of the semi-weekly edi-;
tion of the paper. J
Aged Murray
Folks Have Close
Call from Death
Home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carroll
Bnrned to Ground Early Today;
Aged People Barely Escape.
From "Wednesday1!! Dally
This morning shortly after two
o'clock the residence at Murray oc
cupied by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Car
roll was burned to the ground and
the aged people had a very close call
from death in the burning structure.
The fire was from unknown cause
and when first discovered had gained
a strong headway and was fast
sweeping into every part of the house.
The aged people were able to escape
only after great difficulty, Mr. Car
roll being blind and the wife was
finally able to get him out of the
burning structure.
The residents of the house escaped
only in their sleeping garments and
all of their clothing and furniture
was destroyed in the roaring furnace
of the house.
Neighbors were aroused, but the
fire had gained such headway that
there was little that could be done
to check the blaze as it gutted the
house.
That the wind was not strong was
the only thing that saved Murray
from another very serious Are as the
blaze menaced a number of the resi
dences nearby.
The furniture and house has a rea
sonable coverage of Insurance, It was
stated by W. G. Boedeker, president
of the Murray State bank and who
had the insurance on the property in
one of his companies.
HEAR OF EUROPEAN TRIP
-The Rotary club at their meeting
Tue3day noon had a very' pleasant
treat afforded them In a short talk
by Raymond J. Larson on his trip
the past summer to the old world
and which had taken Mr. Larson
and wife through a large part of
Scotland and England.
Mr. Larson very interestingly pre
sented the story of the trip across
the sea, the pleasant Journeys
through England and which included
a visit to London, the world famous
city of the British empire. Mr. Lar
son described the beauty and charm
of the countryside of England in the
late summer and the many places
of h'storic interest.
Mr. Larson had also viBlted France
where he found many memories of
the days of 1918-19. when he had
been In that country and along the
Rhine as a member of the American
Expeditionary forces, but many
changes had occurred since the day
when the residents of France and
England were strained In the last
stand of the great war that had taxed
their every resource.
The usual songs and fun that have
made Rotary so popular with the
members, was enjoyed with George
Jaeger serving as the song leader of
the day.
C. A. Rosencrans was leader of
the meeting.
DISTRICT COURT IN SESSION
From Wednesday' Dally
This morning Judge D. W. Living
ston was here to hold a seEsion of
the district court, the first session
that Judge Livingston has had here
since his recent illness.
The time of the court was taken
up in hearing motions In a number
of cases and pleadings of various
character before the court.
Among the out of town attorneys
at the session were Yale Holland.
Omaha; Carl D. Ganz, Alvo; Judge C.
S. Wortman, South Bend; J. C. Bry
ant, Ashland.
JUDGE LIVINGSTON IMPROVING
From Wednesday's Dally
Judge D. W. Livingston was In
the city today for the first time in a
period of several weeks and the host
of friends were pleased to meet the
genial and capable Jurist. Judge Liv
ingston spent some time undergoing
treatment at Hot Springs, Arkansas,
and returned a short time ago to his
home at Nebraska City. The many
friends over the district trust that
the health of Judge Livingston may
continue to improve until his restor-
ation to his old time vigor.