Royal .Theatre
THE HOME OF GOOD PICTURES
We have another big week for you,
A pieture for every one. We will
please the most critical. We have the
western, sea picture, the heavy drama,
society pictures and comedy drama
too. We will expect to see you all
some time during our week’s big and
_ . varied program.
Some of the big ones coming soon:
“The Prey,’ “Half a Chance,” “19
and Phyllis,” “Babs Candidate,” ‘“The
Devil” “Perfect Woman,” “Black
Beauty,” “Pollyanna.”
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EARL WILLIAMS
—in—
“THE MASTER STROKE”
The thought of a girl saved his
lift! It gave him a new start and
caused Earl Williams to plunge into
Wall Street and put over a “Master
Stroke.” He was a lamb among bulls
and bears, but he led them all 'and
ended a financial feud that had
■ waged for years. It is a picture filled
with comedy, love, suspense.
2-REEL EDUCATIONAL COMEDY
“ONE PEST PET”
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ALL STAR CAST
“THE MAN TRACKERS”
—with—
GEO. LARKIN & JOSEPHINE HILL
In a rousing story of two human
men, one splendid woman, th6 great
white wilderness. Love, jealousy, red
courage, a crashing end, a great
picture.
COMEDY
,-SUNDAY & MONDAY
NORMA TALMADGE
—in—
“YES, OR NO”
Norma at her best in a thrilling
dual role of two unnhappy wives: one
a spoiled daughter of wealth, the other
a child of the tenements. Yes, Girls,
and No, Girls. The Yes girl who,
surrounded by lexury, whose every
whim was satisfied, succumbed to the
flattery of a parasite passionately
murmuring Yes.
The No Girl, who burdened with
poverty fought with all her strength
to keep intact the Altar pledge to
honor, crying No. The woman must
answer—upon the answer hinges her
destiny as it will be, as it should be,
One girl said Yes, the other said No.
“TOPICS OF THE DAY”
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HARRY CAREY
—in—
“THE FREEZE OUT”
— H6 was a gambler and his luck
started when he drew the Duce of
Hearts. Watch out for the man who
grins when he’s mad. He is the
dangerous kind. She loved him, hated
him, she horsewhipped him and kissed
him. You’ll get a new kind of thrill
out of “The Freeze Out.”
FOX NEWS
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WILLIAM; FARNUM
—in—
^ “THE SCUTTLERS”
A thrilling, fighting romannee of the
deep. It’s full of action, beautiful
scenic effects, a sinking of a ship is
among the thrill creators. Farnum’s
acting as usual is of the highest order.
ROLLIN COMEDY.
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MISS DU PONT
—in—
“THE RAGE OF PARIS”
Miss Du Pont is acceded to be the
most beautiful woman on the screen.
A new star and we want you all to
see her in her first starring vehicle,
“The Rage of Paris,” which is a color
ful drama of Parsian life and desert
sands. The gowns worn are the last
word in what’s what.
COMEDY
ADMISSION ALL WEEK, 10—30.
Carload Apples
on track
Monday
P. J. Connolly
X.
match every com'
pisxion, 50c a box.
Take tine borne today
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Chas. E. Stout
“The Rexall Store”
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MARY ANN GRADY.
Mary Ann Grady, widow of Johi
Grady, died at her residence in this
city Sunday evening at 10 o’clock
after a short illness, her demise com
ing unexpectedly to her sons anc
daughters, relatives and other friends
who had not considered her indispo
sition of an alarming nature. Mrs,
Grady was sixty-seven years, sever
months and nineteen days old and the
major portion of her life had beer
spent in Holt county, where her kind
and loving characteristics endeared
her to all who knew her.
She was married to John Grady at
Galena, Illinois, in April of 1875, and
with her husband came to Holt county
in the same month of the same year.
Mr. Grady died a number of years
ago. Mrs. Grady was the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Boyle and was
a native of Ireland. Nine of her ten
children survive her:
John Grady of Everett, Washing
ton; Margaret of Seattle, Washington;
Thomas F. and Rose Grady of Nor
folk, Nebraska, and Henry, Mayme,
Katheryn, and Ben J. Grady and Mrs.
H. J. Hammond of O’Neill.
Mrs. Grady was a woman an en
comium, of whom would be but feeble.
She will live in the memories of her
sons and daughters, her relatives and
friends as one to emulate.
The funeral was Wednesday morn
ing from St. Patrick’s church, the
Reverend M. F. Cassidy officiating.
Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
Among those coming from abroad to
pay their last respects were William
and Rose Kellher of Boone, Iowa, and
Mrs. John Hayes of Casper, Wyom
ing.
PAY LAST TRIBUTE
TO SERG. WILLS
Spencer Advocate, Sept. %2.—Per
haps one of the largest crowds ever
assembled at a funeral in the county
was present to pay last tribute to
Sergeant Robert L; Wills at Butte last
Sunday afernoon. It was a military
funeral under the direction of the
American Legion post of Butte, and
members present from other posts
throughout the county.
The services iwere held in the open
on the courthouse lawn where a plat
form and seats had been provided,
Rev. Dillon of Kearney, Neb., former
pastor of the M. E. church at Butte,
preached a splendid funeral sermon,
dealing with the life of the deceased
as he had known him. Chaplain Blair
Roberts of Dallas, made a short ad
dress, in which he made a plea for a
better, cleaner and more true Ameri
can citizenship.
The flag-draped casket was borne
to the cemetery on a caisson drawn
by six black horses and with a mili
tary escort, followed by a procession
of automobiles over a mile long. The
procession was preceded by the Bris
tolw band playing military music both
on the march and at the grave.
The floral offerings were many and
beautiful and were in charge of six
flower girls. A short service was held
at the grave, and a salute fired and
taps sounded as the casket was lower
ed in the grave. Thus was the last
tribute paid to a most excellent young
man who had gone forth in the full
vigor of his manhood and gave his all,
made the supreme sacrifice, in the de
COMING TO
UNITED DOCTORS’
SPECIALIST
Will Be At The
NEW GOLDEN HOTEL
Thursday, Oct. 6,1921
ONE DAY ONLY
Hours 10 A. M. to 8 P. M.
Remarkable Success of These Talent
ed Physicians in the Treatment
of Chronic Diseases.
Examination and Consul
tation Free.
The diagnostician of the United
Doctors, licensed by the state of Ne
braska, for the treatment of chronic
diseases of men, women and children,
offer to all who call on this visit, con
sultation, examination and advice free
They have a system and method of
treatments that are sure and certair
in their results.
These doctors are experts in the
treatment of chronic diseases of the
blood, liver, stomach, intestines, heart
kidneys or bladder, rheumatism, scia
tica, leg ulcers, weak lungs, and those
afflicted with long standing, deef
seated, chronic diseases, that have
baffled the skill of other physicians
should not fail to call.
According to their system no mori
operation for appendicitis, gall stones
goiter, piles, etc., as all cases acceptee
will be treated without operation o:
hypodermic injection. If you havi
kidney or bladder troubles, bring a 4
ounce bottle of your urine for chem
ical analysis and microscopic examina
tion.
Worn-out and run-down men am
women, no matter what your ailmen
may be, no matter what you hav
been told, or the experience you hav
had with other physicians, settle i
forever* in your mind. If your case i
incurable they will tell you so. Cor
suit them upon this visit. It coat
you nothing. , ,
Remember, this free offer is for thi
visit only,
Married ladles must come with thei
husbands and minors with thei
parents.
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fen«o of hia flag and his country.
Sergt. Robert LeRoy Wills was born
in Butte Neb., Dec. 29, 1893. He died
in the service of his country, in
France, in the battle of the Argonne
forest, Nov. 8, 1918.
Sergt. Wills received his early edu
cation in the public schools of Butte,
completing the twelfth grade at age
of 17. During his attendance at the
public school, he never missed a day
and was never tardy. After com
pleting his public school education he
studied law at the state university
three years. He taught school in Ne
braska and South Dakota three years.
He enlisted in the army Sept. 5,
1917, and Iwas one of the first contin
gent of three from Boyd county. He
secured his military training at Camp
Funston, going overseas in June, 1918.
He took part in the battle of St.
Mihiel, and battles of the Argonne
forest. He rose from the rank of
private td sergeant, and was killed
while leading a platoon back from the
front, a German shell striking him in
the back of the head. He was im
mediately taken to a hospital but only
lived eight hours. He was a brave
and faithful soldier and a good citizen-.
He was clean morally, perfect phy
sically, and able mentally. He was a
member of the Methodist church, al
ways active in all its departments.
He leaves surviving him, his father,
W. T. Wills; two brothers, Lymann T.
and William P.; and two sisters, Alice
M. Thatcher and Mary E. Wills. His
mother died June 5, 1920.
CONRAD WETTLAUFFER.
Born in Bridenbach, Germany,
March 3, 1858, died September 2o,
1921, age sixty-three years, six months
and seventeen days.
Came to America at the age of
thirteen years, arriving at Ontario,
Canada, in 1871. United in marriage
to Miss Anna Katherine Paul in Well
esley, Canada, December 25, 1884.
Came to O’Neill, Nebraska, 1885. To
this union were born six children, two
sons and four daughters. Andrew
Wettlauffer of Chadron; Charley died
at the age of two years; Mrs. Dave
Yantzi of Slayton, Minn.; Mrs. Kath
eryn Gunn of O’Neill; Mrs. Lawrence
Murray of O’Neill; Mrs. Roy Hem
mingway of Chadron. He was
operated on at Mayos’ hospital five
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years ago and made seyeral other tripe
there. He also underwent two opera
tions in Omaha, never recovering from
them, and was sick and helpless for
over two years.
CARD OF THANKS.
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We desire to thank our many
friends for their kindness, assistance
and sympathy in our great bereave
ment, the loss of our beloved husband
and father.
Mrs. Conrad Wettlauffer
and children.
PLEASANT VIEW NEWS.
Bine Streeter of Brunswick, is
visiting his brother,- Clyde Streeter,
this week.
Charles Reka and mother and Mrs.
Anna Harrington of O’Neill, spent
Sunday at the Murray ranch.
Mr. Henery, who is here visiting
his daughter, 1 , has been
quite sick the
Mrs. James , [rs. Clyde
Streeter and daughter, Elain, spent
the week with their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. R. H. Murray at O’Neill.
. Mr. and Mrs. Van Morris, Mr. and
Mrs. Lony Hongou, and Miss Lovalle
Henderson of Plainview, spent Sun
day with Miss Henderson’s parents,
Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson.
Nearly every one in Pleasant View
attended the fair at O’Neill last week.
NEBRASKA ILLITERACY.
Washington, D. C.,—According to
the census of 1920, there are 13,784
illiterate personns 10 years of age
and over in the state- of Nebraska,
“illiterate” meaning, unable to write.
Of this nutnber 2,184 are native
whites of native parentage, 1,176 are
otf foreign or mixed parentage, and
9,468 are of foreign birth. The num
ber of illiterate Negroes is 556. In
the total population 10 years of age
and over the percentage of illiteracy
is 1.4, which shows a slight decrease
since 1910, when it was 1.9. In the
case of the Negroes the percentage
declined from 7.2 to 4.8, and in the
case of the native white of native
parentage from 0.6 to 0.4.
There is less illiteracy in the rural
districts of the state than in the cities,
the percentages being 1.0 for the rural
population and 2.0 for the urban. For
the native white population at native
parentage the urban percentage of
illiteracy is 0.3, while the rural is 0.5.
In the case of the Negro population
the percentage is 4.6 in the urban
population as against 7.0 in the rura>.
By counties the percentage of
illiteracy ranges all the way from 3.9
in Thurston County to 0.1 in Logan
County.
~ ^ WEW EPISOW
Bamboschek, principal conductor of the Metropolitan
Opera, listened to Muzio, thd dramatic soprano sing in 1
comparison with tho New Edison's Re-Cheation of her
voice, and the following is his signed verdict:
"1 consider that the quality of Miss Muzio’s living voice j
and the quality of her Ri-Cbeated voice are identical.”
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Clubman Is surprised at ^k !
country boy’s knowledge \v i
of Muxio s voice. v
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