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Nelr. State Historical Society n i VOL. SO. II PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1935. NO. 48 Xc l Last Civil War Veteran Answers Final Roll Call Abram Shellenbarger, 94, Joins Vast Army in Blue Now at Rest Old Resident of State. From Monday's Dally This morning at the home of his son. . G. Shellenbarger and family, occurred the death of Abram Shellen barger, 94, the last civil war veteran in this city who was peacefully call ed to Join the vast army of those who once defended their nation from divi sion in the years of 1861-65. Mr. Shellenbarger reached his1 ninety-fourth birthday last October and while he had been in feeble health due to his advanced age, he was able on Memorial day to be pres ent as the sole representative of the boys in blue. Mr. Shellenbarger was born Octo ber 3. 1840, at Lima, Ohio, In which state he spent his younger years, later moving to Illinois, where he was located when the civil war broke out between the north and the south. Mr. Bhellenbarger responded to the call of President Abraham Lincoln and on July 18, 1862. enlisted in Co. K. 85th Illinois Infantry. He served for the duration of the war and took part In the great battles of the western campaign of the Union army to open the mouth of the Mis sissippi river to the Union fleet, and which divided the confederate forces. He served under General W. T. Sher man In the great mar eh to the sea and the campaigns that marked the last struggles of the war in the Caro lines and Virginia. With the close of the war Mr. Shellenbarger returned to Illinois and where he was married to Miss Mel vina Martin on March S, 1866. They later moved to Nebraska In 1875 and settled In the western part of the state and lived for many years at Beaver City , Nebraska. ' Since the death of his wife he has largely made his home with the children and came to Plattsmouth twenty-three years ago when his son. E. O. Shellen barger and family located here and since which time he has been a prom inent and well loved resident of the rommuntty.. - ' Of the family of eight- children born to Mr. and Mrs. Shellenbarger, three daughters, one son and the wife have preceded him In death. The living children are L. E.. R. C, and J.. W. Shellenbarger of Beaver City and E. G. Shellenbarger of Platta niouth." The body is at the Sattler funeral home to await the funeral services. LOCAL SCOUTS SPENDING WEEK AT CAMP QUIVIRA From Monday's Daily This morning a group of some six to eight boys were taken to Camp Quivira, where they are enrolled for the third week camp period at th!s popular recreation center. The boys are anticipating a pleasant week liv ing in the open and enjoying plenty of swimming and other recreations. We were unable to secure the names of all the boys going for this issue, but expect to have a report from them within the next day or two, when we will be able to list the names of all boys from here attending this camp period. There are upwards of sixty enroll ed at the camp this week, most of them from Lincoln. Transportation to and from the camp was furnished the Lincoln boys through the community chest fund, which also pays a goodly portion of the cost of maintaining Scouting there. JUNIORS PLAY BALL The American Legion baseball team, composed of boys sixteen and under, Monday afternoon journeyed to Lincoln to play a return contest with the team of the Lincoln pest. The Plattsmouth boys dropped the contest 16 to 4 but the game was much more Interesting than the score would indicate and the locals played a very good game against the strong capitol city group. On Thursday afternoon the Weep ing Water Legion team will be here to meet the local youngsters and - gome real sport may be expected. RETURNS FROM DAKOTA Charles Edminson, who has been enjoying a visit near Yankton and other points in South Dakota, has returned home to resume his work after a very pleasant outing. He re ports that the crop conditions in that section of South Dakota are excel lent and the farmers are happy over the prospects for the first good crop in a number of years. While in Da kota Mr. Edminson was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Obie Fick ler and with Calloway Ashlock, a cousin. Funeral of Mrs. Martha Petersen is Held Sunday St. Luke's Church Filled With Large Numbers of Old Neighbors and Friends for Services. The funeral of the late Mrs. Martha J. Petersen was held on Sun day afternoon at the St. Luke's Episcopal church of which she had been a communicant since the estab lishment of the church in the late sixties. The church building was filled to its capacity by the old friends and neighbors as well as the mem bers Of the Eastern Star of which Mrs. Petersen was a charter member. The impressive Episcopal funeral service was celebrated by Canon Pet ter. rector of the church, who brought the blessing of the church to the departed member and to the family words of consolation and hope. During the services the Masonic quartet composed of Frank A. Cloidt, Raymond C. Cook, H. O. McClusky and L. O. Minor gave two of the songs requested by the departed. "Lead Kindly Light" and ""Jesus Savior Pilot Me." The interment was at the Oak Hill cemetery in the family plot, the pall bearers being old friends and mem bers of the Eastern Star. H. F. Nolt iug. A. H. Duxbury, H. F. Goos, W. F. Evers, R. C. Cook and Frank A. Cloidt. The ritualistic service of the East ern Star was given at the grave by the officers of Home Chapter 1S9 of which Mrs. Petersen had for many years been the chaplain and had been active in the work of the or der. The services were under direc tion of Mrs. Raymend Cook, worthy matron of the chapter. The Masonic quartet gave two numbers at the grave, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Rock of Ages." The floral remembrances were numerous and attested the deep affec tion in which Mrs. Petersen was held in the community. REFUND CHECKS HERE FOR FARMERS WHO SEALED CORN Several hundred checks represent-, ing over $6,000, payable to Cass county farmers, have been received from the secretary of the state rail way commission for distribution from the Farm Bureau office in Weeping Water. These checks arc the refunds being made on fees collected in con nection with the corn sealing pro gram in Nebraska a year ago. As It Is necessary for e&h person to sign a receipt for his check, all persons who had corn sealed are re quested to call at the Farm Bsreau office before August 1st to receive their check. No personal notices will be mailed, bo consider this your of ficial notice to call for your check. After August 1st the checks will be returned to the railway commission. LEAVE FOR WEST Sunday morning an auto party comprising Mr. and Mrs.' John San ders. Henry Sanders and daughter, Miss Ann, departed on a six weeks outing to the west coast. They ex pect to stop en route at the Yellow stone national park where they will view the points of Interest of this great wonderland and then go on to Tacoma and Seattle. Later they ex pect to go south into California and visit with old friends and acquain tances at Los Angeles and Long Beach where there are so many of the old time Nebraska residents lo cated. During their absence on the vaca tion Harold Albert will have charge of the taxi and transfer business. Delphians Hold Annual Picnic at the Larsh Farm Plattsmouth Ladies Hold Delightful Event at Beautiful "Springdale Farm" Near Union. The members of the Lewis and Mrs. H. A. Egenberger and sons and Clark chapter of the Delphian3 onjDr. and Mrs. J. S. Egenberger, all of Monday held their annual picnic j Omaha. party at the beautiful country home i of the Larsh family. "Snrinjrdale."! cast of Union, one of the most at tractive spots in this section of the state. The ladies motored to the scene of the picnic where in the ccoling shade and the artistic woodland settings of the farm found a wonderful spot for the afternoon and evening outing. The ladies enjoyed a number cf contests during the afternoon, they being provided with pencil and paper and traveled over the woodland to identify the various birds and trees that are to be found in this pleasant farm. In the bird contest Mrs. E. H. Wescott was the winner of the honors and in the tree contest Mrs. J. H. Roberts proved the mcst successful. The election of officers was held and the present officers were all re elected to the positions that they have so efficiently filled: President Ml&s Mia U. Cering. j Vice-Presideut Mrs. C. C. Wes cott. Secretary Mrs. Louis Ward Egen berger. Treasurer Miss Genevieve Whelan Miss Barbara Gering was com mittee chairman and the crowning feature of the outing was the steak fry served in the early evening when the luscious steaks were prepared with make all the accompaniments to a delightful repast for the ladies. Miss Alice Louise Wescott of Chi cago was a guest of the club for the picnic and the members of the party were delighted with the oppor tunity of visiting with her, PLATTS. NETSTERS LOSE TO DEWEY AVE. CLUB The tennis team representing the local tennis club journeyed to Om aha to engage the net team of the Dewey Ave. courts. The singles matches were divided 3-3. but Omaha made a clean sweep of all three doubles matches, making the final score 6 matches to 3. The ability of the Omaha team can be somewhat judged by the fact that the No. 6 man who played "Bob" Fitch was former state high school champion, Don Green. A tentative match with Shenan doah Thursday night and Glenwood hero Sunday, July 14th, are future matches of the local net men. Sunday results: Larson (P) beat Ridley (D. A.). Icq en . r," ,T. . , . . , . 3.6 6.3 Wachtler (D 9-7. 6-4. A.) beat Root (P.) Sayles (P) beat Grimm 11-9, 6-3. (D. A.) Giles (P) beat Kendis (D. A.) 6-2, 6-2. Green (D. A.) beat Fitch (P.) 6-0. 6-0. Doubles: Ridley-Green (D. A.) beat Mason Larson (P) 6-2, 6-4. Grimm-Slater (D. A.) beat Sayles Root, (P) 6-4. 6-0). Friedman-Wachtler D. A.) beat Giles-Fitch (P.) 6-2, 6-4. LEAVES ON VACATION Miss Marjorie Am departed Sun day for a vacation trip to the east where she will spend the greater part of the time at Lebanon, Pennsyl vania, with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Fell, the latter a sis ter of Mr. V. T. Arn of this city. She will also take advantage of the opportunity of visiting at the many points of Interest In Pennsylvania and New York while there, viewing the various places that have had such an important part In the history of the nation. Miss Arn will return in the late summer and prepare to take up her school work at Alvo where she has been so successful. VISITING IN THE CITY Mrs. Thomas Farney, of Williams burg, Kansas, is in the city for a visit with her son, Milo Farney and wife, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Byers. ENJOY PICNI9 PARTY A very pleasant family picnic was held on Sunday at the home of At torney and Mrs. Robert Hotz, at Om aha, where the members oi the group enjoyed a fine dinner and a mcst de- jllghtful time in visiting. Those at- tending were Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Kpsnhprppr Mr nnrt Mrs. I nula Worn o-" o- , - ' Egenberger of this city; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carter and daughter, Mr. and Ford V-8 Team Drop First Game of League Season Chevrolet Team in Kittenball Circuit Takes Leaders by Score of 6 to 3 in Fast Gane. From Wednesday's Dally The Ford Y-S team In the kitten ball league which had so far pro ceeded undefeated last evening tasted defeat at the hands of the Chevrolet team by the score of C to 3 in a hard fought battle. The game was one of the most that as the read had been acquired thrilling that has been played aud ' from private property at an early day aroused the fans to the heights .of that the land would revert to the enthusiasm as the two teams, among original plot from which it had been the best in the league sweated . taken. through the seven innings, j City Treasurer M. D. Brown re- The Chevrolet team were the first; ported that at this time the city had to score in the second when with' a balance of $21,001.81, overdrafts two out. Hlrz hit safely and scored-of SC.795.77 and leaving a net bal on the smashing double of Louie' ance of S14.20G.04, which was de Lohnes. j posited in the Plattsmouth State The fourth inning saw both teams; score, McCarthy opening for the - nevies with a triple and scored later on an error at first. For the V-8 team Spidell was safe when his hit to left was dropped and scored on the sharp single of Joe Krejci The fifth was the big inning for the Chevies with three scores, when an error gave Rod first base and followed by a double by Schliscke and Allan McClanahan alsa added his bit with another double while Mc Carthy cleared up the scoring with his single. The Fords in the sixth made a bid for victory when Spidell opened with a smashing triple and scored when Gradoville was safe on an error and 'Grinder" came across with a run when Joe Krejci doubled. The seventh saw the Chevies take their last score of the game when Bill Smith hit safe and advanced on the hit of Gib Hirz, scoring on a wild pitch and the game was over. Tne box score: Chevrolets AB R H PO Ryan, rs 4 0 12 A 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Rod, 2b 3 1 Schliscke, ss 3 1 A. McCl'han, lb 2 1 0 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 0 1 0 10 0 3 1 1 3 0 McCarthy, rf 3 1 0 1 1 0 0 C. Smith, c 3 W. Smith, 3b 3 Hirz, cf 3 Lahnes, If 3 B. McCl'han, p 3 30 6 11 21 9 2 Ford V-8's AB R II PO A E Spidell, c 3 2 1 2 2 1 Gradoville, 3b 3 1 0 1 2 1 Spangler, rs 3 0 110 0 J. Krejci, rs 3 0 2 4 4 0 Newman, ss 3 0 0 1 3 2 Long, rf 2 0 0 0 0 0 Svoboda, lb 3 0 1 8 0 1 Turner, lf-p 3 0 0 1 1 0 V. Krejci, cf 3 0 1 0 0 0 March, p-lf 3 0 0 0 0 0 29 3 6 18 12 5 ENJOYING HONEYMOON Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Melsinger who were married last week are enjoying their honeymoon in northern Wis consin where they are visiting rela tives and friends in the lake country. Mrs. Melsinger was formerly Mrs. Lucy Moss, teacher in the Ashland high school and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goldsmith, prom inent residents of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Melsinger are ex pecting to make their home in Ash land In a short time after their re turn. Mr. Melsinger is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Melsinger and was born and reared in this community and his many friends here will join In their well wishes to the newly weds. A busy season ahead In canning Industry as moisture assures flood orops In all lines. City Council Has Busy Time Monday Night Levy Made for Year of 23.60 Mills, Reduction Over 1934 Beer Li ' cense Applications Received. The city council had a very busy time Monday evening when the first cf the month session was opened with all of the members in attend ance and a long program of activity arranged for the evening. The council received a communi cation from James Holy asking that he be given permission to park the streets in the vicinity of his home. Th,s was referred to the parks and improvement committee for their ac tion. The opinion of City Attorney J. H. Davis was received as to the vacating of the road south of the cemetery and which he held that the roadway could be vacated only on the petition of the residents in the territory of two miles and not residents of In corporated tqwns. Also it was held bank. The registered warrants report ed were S38.9S9.84. City Clerk Albert Olson reported that in the month of June he had collected the sum of $214.20 that had ..been turned- over to - the city treasurer. Chief of Police Llbershal and Po lice Judge Graves reported that there had been three arrests for June and $3.25 collected. Mayor Lushlnsky as chairman of the board of health reported that there was one location in, the busi ness section of the city that would have to be cleaned up or closed and that action would be taken in the matter. Chairman Webb of the claims com mittee reported that the tax sale held the last week had brought in some $7,040 at a cost of $700 and this had resulted in most cf the property be ing placed in the hands of persons who would keep up future taxes. On motion of Mr. Webb the coun cil adopted a resolution setting forth the position of the city in a case where the sale of property was being resisted and in which the special at torney as well aa the city attorney were instructed to defend the inter est of the city to the utmost. Chairman Tippens of the streets, alleys and bridges committee, stated that the street department had clear ed up a large part of their work but in many cases emergency work had been spoiled by rains. The commit tee also reported that water tanks on South Sixth street had been over flowing and doing damage to the street and other property. The over flow matter was referred to Council man Bestor and the city attorney for their action. Councilman Tippens also reported that there had been no reply on the matter of the petitions for graveling or rock surfacing Fifth street from Granite to Marble and that further time would be required in this mat ter. On motion of Councilman Tippens bids were ordered published for the graveling of one of the streets in the Oak Hill cemetery. Chairman Rebal of the license committee reported favorably on the applications of Edward Donat and George Conls for "Off Sale" beer li censes and the bonds approved and the recommendation of their license made to the state liquor commission. Applications for "On Sale" beer licenses, all accompanied by bond were received from Mrs. H. A. Lam phere, 142 So. 6th St.; R. W. Wasley, 6th and Main streets; Edward Donat, 402 Main street; B. C. Cohn, 602 Vine street; William Sweenie, 116 South 6th street; Emll Ptak, 110 South Sixth street, and from Phillip Hoffman, Fifth and Main streets, ap plication for an "Off Sale" beer li cense. All of the applications were referred to the license committee of, the council for investigation and re port. Chairman Brittain of the cemetery committee reported that weeds were bad there now and that these should be cut as soon as possible. The coun cilman requested a force of four men that might be used there and which request was granted by the council. Chairman Palmer of the lighting committee reported that there was no need to move poles along Smith avenue but that brush should be cut and the street fixed there. Chairman Bestor of the finance committee presented ordinance No. 715 providing fcr the annual levy for city taxes and which provides a levy of 23.60 mills for the year 1935 36 as against 23.80 for the year 1934 35. This was placed on third reading and passed. The finance committee also report- ed out the appropriation bill in Or-1 Nebraska congressional district by dinance No. 716 which provided for Congressman Luckey, to become niem the expenditure of 147,000 for the.bers of the naval academy and to fit operating expenses of the city. This themselves for the service of their was placed on the final reading and passed and will be published accord ing to law. Councilman Bestor brought up the matter of $500 of occupation taxes as yet unpaid and the matter was turned over to the city attorney and police to look after and try and col lect the same. Ordinance No. 717 was then read, providing for the payment of a salary of $150 per year to the police mag istrate of the city as provided by law, which payments should be quar terly. Councilman Brittain of the fifth ward brought up a matter that has given more or less trouble since the fall of man that of the street walk er. Councilman Brittain complained that there were several ladies en gaged in this occupation as a part of trade, but there was none of the committees that cared to take up the ask .of obtaining evidence and the matter was left to the police depart ment to try and secure what was pos sible for convictions1. The following claims were allow ed by the council: Iowa-Nebr. Light & Power Co.. street lights. $243.95 Plattsmouth Water Corp. hy drant rental 483.96 Platts. Journal, printing 32.60 John L. Tidball, material W. A. Swatek, material Weyrich & Hadraba, supplies John Boetel, burying two dogs Oscar Gapen, street work, weeds 16.15 4.88 .80 1.20 8.00 Ivan Taylor, street work, team, weeds , 45.80 John Kubicka. street work 33.35 George Taylor, same 37.80 Charles Gradoville. same 17.15 Joe Mrasek, labor Jce Kvapll, cutting weeds Henry Trout, police July 4th 1.00 5.61 2.35 9.90 John E. Frady, repairs SEEK AN INJUNCTION A petition for a restraining order against George W. Bell, of Omaha, has been filed in the office of the clerk of the district court by Tone Hasson and William J. Streight of this city. The plaintiffs state in their petition for the restraining order that on May 15, 1933 that they se cured a lease on a portion of land of the Nord farm for the purpose of preparing a fish pond that they have since maintained. The petition states that they have been interfered with and threatened by the employes of the plantiff, that the boat of the de fendants has been interfered with by the employes of the plaintiff. The court is asked to grant the injunction .to prevent interference with the plaintiffs In any manner in regard to their peaceful use of their leased land. SONS OF HERMAN INSTALL Sunday afternoon the Sons of Her man lodge held their installation of officers for the ensuing year, mem bers of the Omaha lodge of the order carrying out the installing. The offi cers installed were: President John P. Sattler. Vice-President Fred Ott. Secretary Adolph Geise. Treasurer: Albert Tschirren. Warder P. F. Goos. Trustees August Rakow, Peter Evers. Owing to illness Mr. Geise was un able to be present and his absence brought a great regret to all of the members as he has long been one of the active leaders of the organ ization. Journal Want-Ads cost and accomplish much. little James Robertson Receives Call to U. S. Academy Well Known Local Young Man Noti fied to Appear for Physical Ex- , amination at Naval School. James M. Robertson, IX, 19, who since his early school days has had the dream of a career as a member of the U. S. naval forces of the United States, has received a call from tbe officials of the U. S. Naval academy at Annapolis, Maryland, to report there for examination on next Mon day. Mr. Robertson was selected as one cf three young men from the first country. Mr. Robertson, at that time a student at the Santa Rosa college, at Santa Rosa, California, took his mental tests on the west coast and was passed with a very high standing by the examining officers. The call that he has received is from the com manding officer of the national naval academy to appear there for the physical examination that will be his last test, and passing which he will be enrolled as a midshipman at the great national school. Mr. Robertson is the eldest son of Attorney and Mrs. W. A. Robertson of this city and where he was born and reared and graduated In the high school class of 1934, taking his first year of study at the Santa Rosa col lege. The young man was one of the high ranking students of the local school in his years of study and is a young man of splendid character and possessing to a marked degree the. re- , spect and esteem .of thosa.wbo, know him. The many friends are trusting that tbe young man may attain tbe object of his ambition und that be may become a member of the naval forces and in which he should be worthy of the best traditions of this branch of the service. Mr. Robertson is expecting to leave Friday for Annapolis to be there Monday to report at the office of the commander for. the physical examination. HAVE FINE PROGRAM The Rotarians at their meeting on Tuesday had the pleasure of a short musical program contributed by two talented Plattsmouth young ladies and presented under the leadership of George L. Farley. The ladles who appeared on the program were Miss Jean Hayes, re cent graduate of Morningslde college at Sioux City, vocalist, and Miss Alice Louise Wescott, of Chicago, who is here to enjoy a vacation visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wes cott. Miss Hayes was heard in a group of vocal offerings that were much ap preciated and given in the charming and artistic manner of this talented young artist, while Miss Wescott, who during her school days enter tained many Plattsmouth groups, gave several whistling solos that add ed to the delight, and pleasure of the program. Both were moat enthus iastically received by the members of the club. E. H. Wescott served as accom panist for the young ladies. ASSIST IN REPLACEMENTS The Iowa-Nebraska Likht & Power Co., has a force of workmen in the city the past week assisting In the repollng of the lines in the city in conjunction with the Lincoln Tele phone & Telegraph Co. The two com panies are carrying their lines on the same poles in several sections of the city and in repairing these lines the two companies are working in conjunction. UNDERGOES OPERATION Prom Wednedy' Daily Earl Arnold, who was Injured on Saturday while at his work, was taken to Omaha today where he was placed in the Immanuel hospital and this morning was operated on for hernia. The many friends of the young. man are trusting that he may have a speedy recovery and soon be (back at his usual activities.