The Plattsmouth daily herald. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1883-19??, April 11, 1888, Image 4

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    THE DAILY UEUMJ), iU-Aariajaourn, MgrniASKA, WEDK'feSDAY Af'ltlf, ii, 188&
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The Evening Herald.
J. H. KING. City Editor.
A. MslUbarr, Drat lit, Rockwvod BslMlaf,
TIhga 5. ti.
Dr. Hlmnfmgn, OSJr aail
Blaak.TrUahoaa !U. 42.
Baaldraea Shrw4
CITY CORDIALS.
The city council meet to-night
R.-irular meeting of YT. C. T. U.
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the home
of Ma 8. A. Davis.
Mm Etta, the child of Cht. S.
Twist, hail a serious fall last Monday
Bhe it rapidly recovering.
Mr. IL Mettecr dsxirea to thank his
friend for their kind attendance on hia
wife during the illness which resulted in
Lur death.
--There will be a regular meeting o
tha"Y.V in Miss Cranmer's rooms to
morrow at 4 p. m. Ail members are re
quested to be present.
Call a girl a chick, and she auailea
call a woman a hen and the howls. Call
"Zozo" an opera full of startling dra
niatic novelties, and we state a positive
fact. April 12.
If the I. (). (). T. bury the body of
Mr. Stowe, it will only be in the follow
ing out of the mottoe of their order, as
Mr. Stowe had only been a member of
that order for one week, and wiu not en
titled to any benefits.
It ia probnbl- that the I. O. O. P.
will bury the body of Mr. Stowe some
time this week. On the lod"e books the
name ia jijned "Chan. J. Stove." On the
inquest "Chas. L. Stove." The nursery
orders arc signed J. C. Stowe.
M. Clagett remarked last night;
"Heaven's streets paved with cold, and
Plattsmouth streets paved with mud
He waa, probably, not aware at the
time, that the sewer bonds of $50,
000 had been voted yesterday and the
conntract fr paving our streets had been
made months ago with Mr. Riley, of Oma
ha. "Comparisons are odious."
A good many people run after us on
the street and say, "doa't mention this
or don't mention that," and then try and
make us ridiculous in the eves of the
public by making false assertions in ans
wer to questions. The only item that
we are very careful not to mention, is
anything that would be liable to injure a
person' reputation, or bring disgrace on
a family.
Prepared Rooting.
Under the above heading, we would
call our readers' attention to the advertise
ment of M. Ehret, Jr. & Co. 'a Prepared
RooSng. Not the least of the practical
nierita of this article, is that it can bo
applied by any person who can use a
hammer, and is delivered to the purchas
er in rolls ready to put on the roof.
The body of this roof ng is composed
of two or three sheets of tarred felt, be
tween each sheet of which, a layer of in
soluble waterproof cement is forced, and
the whole is set by being passed between
powerful steam rollers, forming a mater
ial of unrivalled compactness and dura
bility. When it is laid upon the roof and
coated between laps and nailed, a coat
of asphaltum cement is applied with an
ordinary brush. "When this hardens a
second coat is applied, which completes
and makes a perfectly water-tight roof.
It is now in use in eyery Western
State and Territory, in every one of
which, are roofs at least six years old
In every case these ars as good as when
laid and completely exclude rain and
wind.
Melting snow, which tries such roofs
most severely, has no effect upon it.
"When injured by age or wear, it can be
easily and cheaply repaired. Its unriv-
ailed adaptability to all the purposes, for
which any roof is required, secures it an
e.isy and continuous sale.
The shape in which it is put up, also
makes it as convenient for the retailer to
etore and handle it, as it is for use by the
consumer.
This Roofing is only made by M.
Ehret, Jr. & Co., of Philadelphia and
Chicago, and who are represented at
Chicago by Mr. S. II. Bingham, at 50
Dearborn Street. They have just issued
a remarkable attractive circular, which
is of interest to all who have use fur a
first-class and cheap roofing, which any
one can put on, and will be mailed free
on application.
SUICIDE BY SHOOTING.
A Sad Ending of an Industrious,
Respected Citlzon.
Eva ngellstlc-
The attendance at the meetings yester
day afternoon and evening at the 3Ieth
odist church was good, the church keing
filled fro us one end to the other, and ev
erybody seemed to be rery much inter
ested in the talk of Rev. Clagett and the
songs of Mr. Bilhorn. Several made re
quests for prayer, and others manifested
a desire to become Christians. The topic
for tonight is "Hell is the Home of those
that reject Christ." The afternoon meet
ings are held at 3:30 and the evening
meeting at 7:30, in the Ml E. church.
Let everybody go and hear the good
talks of Mr. Clagett and the sweet songs
of Mr. Bilhorn. w
Call at Ths Hxkjlld office and get
your litter heads printed.
I Forgive you, as I Would be For
given.' Mr. Stowe. the well-known nursery
man, whose home waa located exactly 375
pacea due west of the end of the ttreet
car trat k, committed suicido about C:-0
this morning. The deed wo done by an
"American bulldog" self-acting revolver,
38 calibre. The wound nui below the
nipple of the left breast. The clothiag
around the wound was burtit aud torn,
in a manner to indicate that the revolver
must have been held close t-j the body at
the time of bhooting.
The corpse was discovered in a lower
room, facing west, in the c- ntcr of tho
new building going up for Mr. Iiallou,
in the west part of town, lying on so:n;
shavings, by the workmen employed ou
the building, about seven o'clock this
morning.
Ihe workmen thought it was a tramp
asleep, and infermed Mr. ( has. Harris,
tho contractor, who thereupon gave the
supposed tramp two or three kicks to
arouse him, but finding that of no avail
turned the man over, whan he identified
Mr. fetowe, a corpse, shot through the
heart. The smoking revolver laj a short
distance from the prostrate body.
Mr. Harris immediately came to town
and notified the corour, who with a jury
straightway returned to the I5idlou build
ing. After a careful examination of wit
nesses the jury aud coroner went to the
home of the heart-broken widow and
fwur children, now left drsol-its. Mr
Stowe said that she did not know that he
had left the house this morning until her
little b 'y came running to her and said
"Mamma, I can't find papa any where !"
The next thing she heard, was, that her
husband was dead.
After the body had been turned over
on its back, it appeared like a person in
a calm, tranquil train of thought. The
eyes and mouth were partly open, the
features pale, Avith a dreamy expression.
1 lis right foot was crossed over
the left, the right hand partly open lay
ing near the right side, the left hand lay
ing in an easy positieu, clenched on ths
breast near the wound. There was hard
ly any indications of death, only a dark,
torn, burnt spot, about two inches in di
ameter on the left breast. The blood
from the wound flowed inwardly.
"a sea of tkoublks."
So far as we have been able to glean
information concerning the cause of death,
it is stated tkat Mr. Chas. Srow enm to
this city about last July and invested in
the property on which he resided, buy lag
the same of Ballou Bros, through the
agency of Chas. Harris. Th'- property had
to be paid for in monthly payments
hard-earned money, off a form in Iowi
down first, in part payment.
Stowe could not keep up with the Intral
requirements of the contract, through un
forseen circumstances, and the contract.
was annulled last fall. Sines then Stowe
has paid for the rent, monthly.
Ererytime poor Stowe turned in any
direction to better his t rospects, the
hand of fate gave him a slap in the face
and knocked him back in the lap of ad
versity.
At six o'clock this morniag Mr. L. C.
Mercer met Stowe ou the road near tSi
ate of the Catholic cemetery, going in
the direction of the Ballou proper v.
Mercer asked, "Where are you going so
tarly in the morning 1" lit replied, "to
Taylor's, and I'll be back by 9 o'clock."
t is supposed he then wtnt direct and
committed the rash act.
A few months ago Mr. Stowe accepted
the position of agent for the Jewell
Nursery firm, of Lake City, Minnesota.
He canvassed this city for orders and all
through the county. "When he took a
$1 order he would add a '"0" and makf
it read $ 10, snd so on with other figures.
In addition to this he would cnd in or
ders on fictitious names, for different
sums. From Plattsmouth alone he sent
in forty-ona order.-, containing names of
persons who never had any existence in
his city. Then the company would for
ward percentage or commission of 15 per
cent on the same. The company esti
mates their loss at $500.
Mr. L. W. Holmes, who represents the
company, was in the city yesterday in ves
tigating the matter, and in the evening
was ou a strtswt car going out to Merccr-
ville to question a Mrs. 11 1 1 regarding
If ha had not taken that rash step all Papillion lias a boom. The citizens
.f.lcat. ...... th. Urn. W no id of A. ordinance ha, been paaacd t. U U U L U U U U UUU JVM U VI U J Sff
in
i
Ufiaicauens, as me nrui di no . . y.nAncm h.. i(.en n..,ed
nrre-ting him if he could have squared j)Ut 8;jewiliks an all the proncipal atreeta
his accounts. All they wanted, waa to ue and cross walks to churches. A good
BAT.l tha loai of ahinnintr irooda to uer- fire company baa been organized. Bead
. i -i lea second addition to Papillion haa been
. . . .. , incorporated. As there has bees a fail-
1 ho jury brought ia verdict that ure t . ceuntr ial a petition has
"Mr. Chae. L. Stove came to hia death been circulated asking the villlage board
bv a bullet wouid inflicted bv his own of trustees to call h special election to
op
hand."
Tho following letter explains the case
preit- clearly:
Lake Citt, Mikn.,
AprilC, 18S8.
h. W. Holm as, Eq., Council Bluffs,
Iowa. Dear Sir: We want you to go
to I'iattsuaoutb, Neb., and hunt up aoine
oi it'is taken bv J. C. Stowe. He has re
ported $1,800.00 sales and we have rea
vote a bond of 2,000 to build a jail.
Bv Beixevcr Correspondent.
lADIESFAVOBITE WAIST
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
t o
Judge Gregory of Omaha, was down
today attending court.
B. C Yoemans of Weemnsr W ater.- is
in tho city today.
DTJEABLE
AND
Mr. W. T. Allen of Ashland, is on our
son t think that he hae forged many of ttrcCts today.
Mr. H. C. Brome of Norfolk, Neb., ia
tli i;i and that others are hctictieus. in
fi i tuey are "set up." Please wire us
oa rv aint of this if vou cannot eo. We
a
want you to quietly investigate the mat
te?", iind as you are an old tree man. you
will i tch on nuicklv. We will eend the
or!.- : to the Caaa County Bank at Platts
ii out !t, by express, with the request that
tli?v vait a day for vour coniinir. We
v.".Tit to know if tho orders are straight,
and you know how to get at this. Mr.
Stowe liven in Plattsmouth, and we want
tin; investigation made very quietly, so
tlint he may not be alarmed and 11 y.
Stowj wired us a few days azo that he
would start for Lake City Friday, so he
may !e ou the way. This you will be
I'.ltl,; to find out. You can ascertain" if
the irti.8 named in the orders lire at
I'l iUsBiouth. and then you can try to
canvass them for goods so as to find if
tiny have bought. Take your plate book
with you. Then go to the pwstoliice, Bee
tli.: oestmaster, and find out if the par
ties whose address is given as Platta-
uoMiiii, get their mail there. When you
havts learned anything crooked about an
oider, make a statement in writing of
what you learn, and attach to it the or
dcr, with date and your signature. "We
ar-.k tiiis so that we will have no trouble
if we have to go oyer the ground again
to L'.tit evidence, and we will know where
ts io.k for it. You can tap enough of
th'so names to test the genuineness of
the orders. We look for Stowe here be
tween now and luesdaynext. If he is
there and it is best to move on him, you
will write us at once, and in any event
we want you to wire us the result of your
investigation, and write us fully at the
suine time. We think, perkaps, a couple
of d iya there will cover the ground Bufli-
ciently well to establish the state of
tliinr.es. We have advanced Mr. Stowe
between $200 and $300. He is working
on commission ana we ought to nave
about $1,300 out of the sale. We will
consoler it a favor if you can act in this
matter at once, as we do not care to be-
to box hie orders, until we are advis
ed the manner in which thev are sold.
Ws will, of course, gladly defray your
cxnrmea and pay you for your time.
25ri:d us bill for the same and we will re
mit. Wire ua at once on the receipt of
tins. Respectfully,
S. M. Emert, Secretary.
.?:. atowe has aiwas home the name
of s straightforward, honest man, but
tf.-ii len, over which he had no control,
overlook him. He had not one single
vi'-r. tie was a temperate, industrious.
Gd fearing man, aa indulgent husband
r. l loying father. "Judge not, lest ye be
judjad.
ECONOMICAL
attending court today.
o o
COMFORTABLE
A MB
HEJUiTlTFTrii
Take Notice.
Members of Cass Lodge, No. 140, I. O.
O F. Brothers: You are requested to
meet at our hall at 7:30 p. m., April 11,
to take such steps ns are deemed neces- cannot, comfortably, wear n still and rigid corbct, while it caii be worn
sarv resrardinir our departed Brother. . .
ri.a. j Qf,, T?r,w.,f with as much comfort as an ordinary drens waict. It will irive tLo
This waist is d -signed to meet the requirements of ladies who
By order of
W. W. Davis, N. O.
L. Q. Larsox, Hrcretary.
Delicious Cream Soda Water at e.I. P.
Young's. Only oets. per class, in all the
different flavors, made from genuine
fruit juices. Call and try a glass.
Bouthe :st quarter section 14, township
10, ranjre 12; price $1,800. Northwest
quarter section S. township 12, range 10;
price $2,000. indham & Da vies.
If it is real estate vou want, see Wind
ham & Davits' column on second I'ngc.
same elegance of contour as the heaviest honed corset in tho market,
while the stays are so arranged that they will give eujijiort to the back
and 6pine and in nowise interlerc with the freedom and comfort
of the wearer. The weight of the clothing is transferred from the
hips to the shoulders by means of the ishouldcr-straps, which are ad
justable to suit any form or length of waist.
"We have these waists in "White, CJrey and Gold and the pric to
introduce them will be $1.00. Sizes. 18 to 28.
B. M. Tims Tabic.
;OTN WIC'T.
No. 1,-5 :20 a m.
N'o, 3. 6 :40 , in.
No. B. y ::" a. m.
No. 7.-7 :4H v. in.
No. 9. 0 :ll u. in.
No. II a :05 a. in.
HOI NO FAST.
No, 2 4 ;25 p. in.
No. 4. 10 :30 a. Hi,
No. 6 7 :30 p. m,
No."8.-9 :50 a. ia.
No. 10. 9 :4S a. Ill,
No. 12. -0 :3i i. ki.
All trains rim daily by way of Omaha, except
Nos 7 ami 8 which run to and from Schuyler
Gaily exorpt Sunday.
No. 30 is a stub to PaHflc Junction at t 30.a m
No. llJ is a ntub from Paeiflc JuhcMod at 11 a.m.
PROMINENT BUSINESS MEN.
fs also Carry a Full Line cfllie felliwiEE Corsets:
Bortrees Duplex, Eortrees Skirt bupjortirg, Mieeei CoreHa,
Loomer8 Elaeting Comfort IJip, Satin Corset, F. C. Corset, J. C.
Corsets, C. I. Corsets. Our Cleopatra i the best $1.00 corfcet tver
thrown over any counter; our 750 French Wove at $1.50 cannot bo du-
New Ice Men.
I nlicated in this o.itv. niir I. hirudin Fvt.ra f-orirr Cnrset at. 1 .riQ ia a. bar.
We are now rcaJy to make contracts to de- I r ' b
lirer ice by the pound, mouth or season. Or
ders left at J. F. lieaumeisters's store will re
ceive prompt attention.
A9-d6. H. C. McMakkx & Son.
gain; Childrens Corset "Waists at 4o and C5 cenU.
FOR -SALE On reasonable terms niy reM-
denre on tbo N. W. corner of Elm and 11th 8ts.
Said property consists of ! block with a eood
etory and a half house ef Mx rooms, two ward
robes and one pa::try ; good well and city
water : twenty-seven bearins apple trees, and
an aounuance 01 small iruit or all kinds, ti
P. D. BATES.
WATERMAN OPERA HOUSE,
ONE NIGHT ONLY
F. HERRMANN CO.,
One Door East First XTa.t'1 Banlr.
saoaday, Apra let. Bargains ! Bargains I
J. E.
Papillion-
Hunt mads a business trip to
an order sho gave Stowe fr $10 worth
of nursery stock, and which Stowe had
altered U read $20. Mr. Holmes ex
plained matters t Sirs. Pitt, and also
told L. C. Mrcer, who wos on the car,
that ha would like to hire Mr. Stowe to
work for him, giving an assumed name.
The object was to got to see Stowa.
On the arrival home of Mr. Pitt, she
went to the home of Stowe and upbraided
him fr having defrauded her. and men
tioned her interview with Mr. IIslnics on
the street car. Mr. Mercer, without any
intent for barm, also informed Stowe
that there was a man don a town who
wanted to see him. It is supposed, tiiut
thinking he was about to be arrested, Lc
resolved to undertake the course we are
grievtfd to record. -
CItic iso last week.
i. P. Grove is in Colorado this week
locking after his interests there.
rill sa Nellie Chase spent several days
w:t!i friends in town last week.
Pof. M. F. Laughlin was visiting with
liicr.Js in town tnenrst of the week.
Miss Palmer has returned from an ex
.d :d visit to her parents in the East.
TI q saloons have all applied for license
siid are willing to pay the $ 100 occupa
tion tax.
"r i ft j. r . ,
aus. a. veeiman niea a petition m
d:.-trict court for a decree of divorce
with alimony.
"Cattle Loans'' read an eastsnder when
p-iw the sirn in the window of Ex
J:id;je Hancock's bank.
Dick Yc8t has opened a new furniture
store with a large and well nsstirted stock
r Lie h lie offers at fair rates.
J. E. Hover left on Mondiy to begin
us spring term in the Grabo district
where he baa taught several terms.
tx-Judge Martin Langdon has been
Lrn;' for several weeks on a trip South;
hi i.i expected home ia a few days.
The Stewart Grand Concert Comnnnv
ittuicted a large house. The music was
.veil selected and pleased a majority of I
the audience.
Hie matrimonial editor of the Times
last week gaye an extended list of caudi-
datts among the bachelors. Now, he
k could eive a corresponding list of mar
kc table ladies.
"A CHALON YSCAFN YN Y FROU."
Special engagement of
The Welsh Prize Singers,
FBOM CARDIFF, If ALES,
ftow makBiE a tour of America, under the
auspices of tne Kedpath Lyceum Bureau. Bos
ton. These celebrated artists are winners of
nearly all the urincinal rrizo in the famous
. ryiai raiace competitions. L.ondon, Kng'and.
Their programme consists of WFLSIl and -. N-
Ul,l-H Ul.Elirf. 8 t.OS and MADRIGALS.
which are tunc with enthusiasm, fire and vi
vacity which Is Indescribable. Mr. Walter T.
Baker, A. K. It. M.. Ham Virtuoso, undoubted
ly the ereatefst haro soloist of the world. This
concert is for the benefit of the Y. L. K. R. A.
far-Seats sold aud reerr:d at J. P. Young's
Prices, 35, SO and 75 Cents.
The firm W. A. Boeck & Go., have succeeded Boeck A Bird-
f.'ill with
OF SPRING AND SUMMER
Dr. C. A. Marshall. SOOTS A2
4T sri -ar tsrrmra
J& JL i3 JL
SHOES
-AND EXPECT TO DO A BED ROCK
Preservation vf natural teeth a specialty.
Cteth extracted without pain ly uze of Laughing
Gan,
All work warranted. Prices reasonable,
Fitzgerald's Br, ck Tlatts uoutq, Neb
The literary society secured Mr. Taylor
t umatia. to lecture cn r nday evening,
subject. "The Seal Islands." All are cor-
maiiy invited free of charge to come and
hear of our wealth m the far North.
At the annual scheol meeting, Charles
Bvherandt was re-elected treasurer and a
tea month terra with three teachers was
vr4ed. By the directors report, it was
seen that with what will come in during
ri.e year, mere is sumcient to run the
schools one year without levying a tax
so ic was voted not to levy a tax for
school purposed..
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Clarke gave a re-.-option
in honor of their recently mar
6on. L D. and wife, on Friday even
ing. The young people enjoyed the
mu?;c and dancing till a late hour when
iboy separated wishing the young couple
a pleasant and prosperous voyage down
the stream of time, with just clouds
enouzh to break the monotony of con
stant itmshine. -
m. Hcrold & Son
Dry Goods. Notions Boots and stocs
or Ladies and Gents
FURNISHING - GOODS.
He keeps as large and ns well .
SELECTFD STOCK
At can b found any place in the city ana make
you prices mat any competition.
Agents for
Harper's Bazar Pittercs ni Mi Cirsetu.-
AN. 8ULLIVA.V. Attorney at Law. Will
five prompt attention to all bnsinesa in
trusted to him. Offico ia Union Block, East
id, Plattsmouth, Meb.
C F. SMITH,
The Boss Tailor.
Main St., Over Merges' Shoe Store.
Has tho best and most complete stock
of samples, both foreign and domestic
woolens that ever came west of Missouri
nver. Note these prices: Business suits
from $16 to $35, dress suits, $25 to $45.
pants $4, $5, $6, $0.50 and upwards.
Uf VV ill guaranteed a fit.
Prices Dofy Competition.
CASif BUSINESS
YOU MAY STIJ.L FIND AT
Gault's Jewelry Store,
A FULL L15E OF-
Jewelry "Watehes,
Clocks. Silverware,
Optical Goods, etc.
Mr. Carmichael, an experienced Watch-maker, lias taken oLarga ol the
IJepair Department. All repairs
WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTBNTIOIf
And Satisfaction Guarenteed.
By fair and honest dealing we hope to merit a ehare 1 the publio Bat-
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ruiiage. vjivc us sl can.
IE3C. nT. GATJLT,
DO VET BLOCK, SOUTH SIDK MAIN ST.
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