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b. BiHi Hiu tTTTvX If A. A. . piausmouiD. journal. SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION EIGHT PAGES VOLUME XXVI11 PLATTSMOUT11, NEBRASKA. TiiUliSDAY, JULY S, 1909 NO 46 UNITED IN BONDS OF HOLY WEDLOCK George H. Falter and Miss Ella Margaret Dovey Harried at St. Luke's Church Tho most handsome weddl'jg to be held in this city for many years was that of Mr. George H. Falter and Miss Ella Margaret Dovey, at St. Luke's church last evening. The edifice was crowded to the doors with the cream of Plattsmouth society, all of whom had known the popular young couple for years and who were anxious to see their loving hearts united for life. For the occasion the church had been tastefully decorated with pink Rambler roses, asparagus, Bweet peas and green foliage. Above and in front of the altar was suspended a wedding' bell composed of white Rambler roses, a beautiful and im pressive sight. The curtain of the arch back of the altar was also a handsomely decorated one, the color scheme of pink and green being ef fective! displayed by covering it with minature wedding bells of pink on background of green foliage, a strik ing and artistic effect. The pews throughout the edifice were also de corated in pink and green, the Ram bler rose furnishing the color.the en tire interior being a bower of beauty fit for the auspicious occasion. The ceremony which was the or thodox Episcopal ceremony was per formed by Canon Burgess and was one of striking beauty and Impres sive. Previous to the entry of the wedding party Miss Alice Dovey sang most beautifully "Star of Paradise" by Hubert Bath, a solo of rare beauty and one excellently suited to Miss Dovey's splendid voice. The had made in singing during the past few years since she was last heard in this city, could not fail to at tract the notice of all present, her voice being puro and sweet and filling the church with notes of great beauty. The assemblage was carried away by the song and Miss Dovey's singing Is pronounced by everyone the finest ever heard here. She wonderfully impressed her hearers and amply Justified the praise she l as recevied in the east. Following her song and on the stroke of the hour of eight, the bridal party entered the church, the ushers V. C. Ramsey, Fritz Fricke, Cyrus Tyson of Elmwood, Frank Parr and Jas. VanBurg of Omaha, preceding and taking places on each slie of tho space below the altar. They entered the church In pai.s. Following them singly came the bridesmaids, Miss Emma Falter, Tivf.htn Donnelly, Helen Dovey, Catherine Dovey and Lillian Crow thers.of St. Paul, Minn., who took poBitirn beside of and In front if He DfLtrs. The maid of honov Miss Carolyn Barkalow, of Omaha, came In Immediately behind the brides maids and as immediately followed by the bride supported by her father, Ceo. E. Dovey. The party entered the church through the vestry and fit the Bouth door. To the strain of the wedding march played by Miss Kittle Cummins, the party came down the aisle of the church, the groom accompanied by the groomsman, Mr. Milliard Klein of Lincoln entering the church through the chnpel door at the rear and walk Ing around to the front of and below the altar where the preliminaries of the ceremony were performed after which the bride and groom ascended the steps leading to the altar in front of which the father of the bride united the hands of the couple and Canon Burgess pronounced the words destined to forever link their lives. On leaving the church for the resl dence of the bride on North Fourth slre.-t where a reception was to be had, the bride and groom took pre cedence being followed by the groomsmar and maid of honor and the bridesmaid upon the arm of the ushers. Carriages were taken at the south door of the church for the residence The reception for which quite a number of Invitations had been Is Mied, was largely attended and was a delightful funrtlon. For the ao fnslon the palatial Dovey home haJ been handsomely decorated the color scheme of pink and green being carried out to perfection, the parlors being festooned with pink Kambler roses and asparagus. The folding doors between several of the parlors was 'hanisomely decorated with the American flag intertwined with the English flag. n the li brary the handsome and valuable t.rsents which had been bestowed Men the fortunate couple hud been neatly arranged and praseito! a Lr.lliant sight. The gifts were all of great value and consisted of gold and silver ware, cut glass, china and everything which could be utilized In a household. In addition to these presents a handsome housekeeping suite was presented by Mrs. E. G. Dovey while J. P. Falter, the father of the groom presented a handsome cottage for their occupancy and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Dovey gave them a fine grand piano valued at $500. Throughout the reception punch was served by Misses Madeline Min or and Marie Donnelly. The serv ing In the dining room was in charge of Mesdames Wm. Baird and A. E. Gass who exercised supervision over this feature. Those serving were Misses Lucille Gass, Hallie Parmele, Marie and Vesta Douglass, Helen Clark, Ellen Pollock, Kathryn Wind ham, Elizabeth Falter and Charlotte Fetzer. Following the reception Mr. and Mrs. Falter departed on the east bound Burlington train for Pacific Junction where they took the train for Denver and the west. The will be at home to their friends after July 20th. For the wedding the groom and Ma groomsman were attired in the usual and conventional black while the bride was exceedingly charming and handsome in a pure white mesa- line gown trimmed In silver and brillants, a costume quite fetching and emphasizing the blonde beauty of the bride Miss Carolyn Barkalow, the maid of honor.was handsomely gowned In lavender limlerig, and carried a M'.iVet of lavender sweet peas to match the suit. She also wore the large black hat. o. simlliar pattern w.:th those worn .; the bridesmaids MJbs Emma Fa'.ter was drcMcd i:i fclr.e organdie, w'th black hat and carried a baske. ut blue swee; peas her gown being trimmed with white as were all the brldemalds Miss Gretchen Donnelly wore green organdie, black hat and sweet peas Miss Helen Dovey wore old rose organdie, black hat and rose sweet peas. Miss Lillian ' Crowthers of St Paul, Minn., wore pink organdie.with pink sweet peas and black hat, Miss Catherine Dovey was gowned In yellow organdie, with sweet peas and black hat. Mrs. Ethel Truesdell was charm ingly atired in a pink mesallne gown trimmed with gold gauze and wore pink coral to match. Mis9 Alice Dovey was dressed In lavender mesallne, trimmed with gold passementerie and wore amethyst. Those who attended the ceremony from out of the city Included Miss Lillian Crowthers of St. Paul. Minn.; Miss McNamara of Omaha, Neb.; Miss Margery Kimball of Lincoln, Neb.; Mrs. Joe Klein, Lincoln, Neb.; Mr. Walter Spotford of San Francisco, Cal.; Messrs Cyrus Tyson, Frank Purr, James VanBurg. Shorter, Thompson, Butts and Atkins of Om aha; Mr. Millard Klein of Lincoln, Neb. A cablegram of contratulatlon was received by Mrs. Falter from Mrs. Watson of Rockingham Castle, Eng land and telegrams of congratult tlon were also received from Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Holdrege, Mrs. Her mann and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Barkalow and Mr. Forrest March all of Omaha. It is quite unnecessary to make mention of the popular couple whose lives were bo auspiciously united last evening. The bride Is known In this city and vicinity from her child hood. She Is the aoompllshed and handsome daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Dovey, a young woman cf rare talent and a charming and pleading personality which hag great ly endeared her to all who have met her. She Is a singer of great ability and hai established reputation in this community as well as abroad for her musical abilities. The groom is the son of Mr. aud Mrs. J. P. Falter, a young man of great worth and ability, a member of the firm of Falter & Thlerolf and both well and favorably known throughout this community. He n possessed .of a winning personality aud has a great circle of friends sbo extend their congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy mar. N life. The lluse Ball Games. On a field deep in mud and mak ing good playing difficult, the Platts mouth team on Monday succeeded in taking a game from the Thurston Rls of Omaha by fine playing. The game scheduled for the morning was postponed as the diamond was a sea of mud and the game played In the afternoon was only pulled off af- er a lot of hard work in getting the diamond in shape. There was a small crowd of fans present, no one expecting the game to be played un der the weather conditions which ex isted. Nevertheless those attending saw a game worth while and one which pleased them greatly. The lo cal team had the assistance of a young man named Atkins of Omaha who pitched the game, the Platts mouth twirlera being out of shape and unable to go in. And Atkins pitched some winning ball, too. The visitors batted him hard In the first inning before he had gotten control of the ball getting five hits off him and piling up five runs but after that they found him an enigma. They secured three hits in the next eight Innings which Is some pitching. At kins was also backed up with perfect fielding. Larson at short playing especially brilliant although none of the boys were guilty of the errors which have usually lost their games Mason who covered right field also covered himself with glory by a bril liant running catch of a long fly which threatened to go over the wire fence in right field. He nv.di n mighty run, caught the ball and by a long and splendid throw nailed a baserunner at the plate. This retir ed the side with three men on buses and was a great play. Mason 13 sure some fielder. The hitting of the team was excellent Larson and Smith securing a nice collection of hits 8piece. On the whole the team put up Its bent game of the season. For the visitors errors on first by Leory, one second by R. Foran and on third by Clarke were responsible for banes while after the first InnlnR no one could hit the ball. As a whole the game was an agreeable surprise and It Is regrettable the weather did not permit a big crowd. The score by Innings Is as follows: Platts. 0 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 6 Rifles 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05 Hlts.Plattsmouth 9, Rifles 4. Bat rors, Plattsmouth 1, Rlfles4. Bat terles.Plattsmouth.Atkins and Mann, Rifles, J. Fitzgerald and Bowes. Before a great crowd estimated all the way from 1,200 to 2,000 people at Louisville last Saturday Plattsuio-.ith lost another exciting baseb;,?l came to the Louisville team thrown Hi v orst kind of hard luck. Getlng Into the lead by timely lilt ing and clever base Tunning in the fourth Inning the Plattsmouth team managed to hold Its lead until the last Inning when Louisville pushed two runs across the plate and won out. The game was one of the most exciting the two teams have played and shows how evenly matched they are. Mason for Plattsmouth pitched good ball and was backed up by sood fielding until the fatil ninth Inning when a combination of. hits coupled with unfortunate errors lead to the downfall of the locals. Hul flsh for his team was also In form and pitched winning ball, having the heavy hitters of the local team on his stalT although the hits they did get were well placed and assisted mater ially In keeping the Plattsmouth lads In the lead. The game was a good r ne even If Plattsmouth did lose and both teams deserve credit for the name they put up. The score by In nings Is as follows: Louisville 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 27 PlattHtnouth 0 0 0 3 02 0 1 06 Batteries, Louisville. Hulflsh and Pankonln; Plattsmouth, Mason and Mann. An Informal Paiire. Mrs. Thos. FC. Parmele last evening cr.t-Uined a number of out of town guests nnd Mrs. G o. 1 E. Dovey mil family with a delightful Infirual dance, at her handsome home on Chi cago avenue. One pleasant feature of the evening was a serenade by the Woodmen bnnd which played a num ler of airs during the evening. The party was entirely Informal and very enjoyable. Hied In Xew York. The remains of the late B. F. Stout of New York City, arrived in this city this morning for Interment here. Mr. Stout Is quite well re membered by the older residents of this city, he and his family having resided here during the 'SO's, and his wife having died and received burial here about the year 1884. Owing to missing connections, the surviving members of his family who were to accompany the remains did not get here on the morning trains. The deceased was seventy-seven years of age, having been born In Henry county, Ohio, and receiving his early education and business train ing there. Later in life he was elect ed county auditor of that county sev eral terms, serving the people with fiedelity and ability. He was also chosen police Judge in this city at one time but was never seated owing to a contest. He was married In Ohio and after wards he moved to Missouri with his family where he engaged in the hard ware business. About the year 1880 he and his family moved to this 4ity where he entered upon dif ferent lines of business and where his wife opened a millinery store. In the year 1884 or 1885 death claimed Mrs. Stout and her daughter took up the business which she kid down. In the following year or thereabouts the family removed from this city, disposing of their business Interests, and eventually settling In New York City. In that city a daughter engaged In fhe millinery business and is now said to be the head of a prosperous and Nourishing business. The deceased is survived by two daughters, the one mentioned above and a married daughter living at Urbana, 111., and one son Archie.who Is quite well known here despite Ms long absence. Another well known son Dorr, died not long since. His brother-in-law, Hon. J. E. Harris of Talmage, Neb., former lieutenant governor, was In the city for the In terment. In his lifetime Mr. Stout was nintrof lovable character and enjoyed a life most exemplary and of much wuiiu. rrom nis uoynooa no wns n devout member of the Chrlstlm cnurcn in which faith he will be burled. Fie was also a member of the Masonic order. 1 r . ... in- wus one or tnat rare kind of men who are endowed wiln thoughts and much of the work for great talent for writing. Never finished orator himself, he possest-od the gift of being able to put upon iiu r-.-r ruwe j-.i-ma ana BtriRi'ig thoMghls and it; ch of the work for which others had received credit w.i that of Mr. Stout. Throughout hla long life, he had made maiy friends who remained true to the end and wnen he ialnd down life's burden it was with the proud consciousness that he left behind him only loving friends and those In whose hearts his memory would be that of faithful friends and true. Prospect Very GockI. Charles A. Miller came over yes. terday from his farm near Thurman la., to visit relatives and friends for a few days. Mr. Miller reports that there Is a good outlook for crops this year in the bottom and that tin less something unforeseen takes place the farmers of that section will come out fine. Mr. Miller was in Council uiuns yesterday and reported the water from Indian creek had practl .n11.. m a I . t.uiijr miumergeu. me niisiness nor tlon of that city and was still very high when ho left. The rainfall their Monday night wits terrific He also recently made a visit to Oklahoma and reports that crops In tho vicinity of Mlnco, were Buffer wg rrom a lack of moisture but still there was prospects for an abundance nnd with tlmelv mln there would be n heavy yields. Farmers in that section had this 6'eur retired almost entirely from raising cotton and planted corn In every direction. The reason for the change Is that labor to pick the cot ton is too scarce and the white farmer will not dn thl kind work. He states that crop condition from tho middle of Kansas to the Canadian River were excellent, there having been an abundance of rain ran an over that territory. Mr Miller will remain in the city a few days as It too wet to enter th ftVU yet on the east side. Adds to Force. A recent session of the school board elected two mote members of the force for the coming school year Thoso ihosen are Miss Haiel Dovey and Miss Elliaheth Oliver. These are additions to the force which was chosen earlier In the Jcar. SLUGGED AS Wm. Grebe Finds Robber in Mother's House Who Lays on William With Club A mysterious case of robbery and as!Mi t took place In the city Iflkt Sunday night, William Grebe being the victim. Mr. Grebe who has been orklng In Omaha for several weeks past had been In the habit of com ing home on Saturday nights and Islting over Sunday with his folks. n Friday last hla father and the remainder of the family except hb mother departed for an extended Isit with .relatives at Reno, Nev., leaving the mother here by herself. Contrary to his usual custom Will did not return home on Saturday night but waited until Sunday night hen he came down. Mrs. Grebe was uneasy and concluded she would not stay in the house alone so she went to a neighbors. When William reached the house he found it closed up and the doors locked. Trying the front door he could not effect an enhance and passed around to the back of the house where 'ie finally succeeded In getting the screen door open and then tried the !,rek door to the house. This lelded readily and he had Just en tered when some person who had evidently been lying In wait In the kitchen dealt him a terrible blow In the face, smashing his nose flat upon his face aud cutting his Hps against his teeth. Mr. Grebe could ot say posltvely whether or not he was struck with brass kunckles, n club or the bare fist. Judging from tho character of the Injuries It was Ither the knuckles or a dub. The force of the blow was such that he was felled to the . ground being knocked out of the door and as he !.iy prostrate on tho ground the mis creant made food his escape. Af soon ns ho was able which was several minutes after the assault, Mr Grebe sta.-g'iid to his feet and en ten-d tno louse. Searching out a lanp, re found that the mari.mc r had broken the globe and he w:. compelled to go upstairs to his own room before ho secured a light. Feeling the blood trickling down his face and on hU body.he hurried ly lighted the lamp and looked In the glass discovering then for the Murriccl In Lincoln. Miss Cora E. Raker of Gretna.Neb. and E. T. Hughes of Platte Center, Neb., were married In this city Tues day by County Judge P. J. Cosgrave. Mrs. A. F. Hughes and MIbs Kather- lne Hughes, brother and sister to the groom, and Mr. and Mrs. B. A. An derson, cousin of thebrlde, witness ed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes left on an afternoon train for Omaha, from which place they will go to Plntte Center, where they will be at home to their friends after August 1. State Journal. Mrs. Hughes Is a sister of Mrs. W. E. Roscncrans of this city and has a large circle of acquaintances here where she Imh been a frequent visitor. ITp to a short time Blnce, she was postmistress at Gretna and took an active part In the last postmas ters convention at Lincoln delivering an addresa of more than ordinary merit. She Is a young woman of much ability and worth and her many friends In this city and vicin ity unite In extending their best wishws for a long and happy married life. Mrs. Hughes also resided nt Elmwood for a long time. Sprained Her Kneo. Mrs. Jos. L. Thompson last even ing had the misfortune to sprain her knee and today finds It very difficult to fet about. Shela troubled a gre' deal by rheunintisni which has veatened ker kneo and last eveiiin she was suddenly taken unawares by an attack which has had very pnln ful results. It Is the hope of her many friends that she may be all ill ht within a :;..n time. Tho county Commlsloners are In Beshlon today Meera Swltzr and Jor dan coming In last evening from their homcB nt Weeping Water and Alvo. Tho business this Tuesday morning consisted mostly of passing on bills and allowing claims against the county. ENTERS HOUSE first time, the extent of his injuries. He hurried down stairs again and sought water In which he bathed his features straightening his nose and stanching the flow of blood as best he could. He then looked over the house and found that his mother's pocketbook which contained some four or five dollars In silver had been taken and a box of private papers be longing to his father had been broken open and rifled. The papers which were taken however, were of no value to anyone save Mr. Grebe, sr. Con siderable silverware tamped with the Initials of Mr.Grebe was left unmol ested, the robber evidently fearing It might lead to Mia detection. As soon as he had discovered the extent of the robbery, Mr. Grebe came dlwn to the city and secured the police who hurried to the scene of the crime. They made n diligent search for the criminal but were unable to locate anyone. Several steps leading from, the house were found and these were trailed to a consider able distance but eventually lost. Up to today no trace had been found which would lead to the capture of the culprit. After the fruitless search Mr. Grebe consulted a physician and had his Injuries treated. Ills nose Is badly crushed and bruised but the wounds are not dangerous at all. It la the opinion of Mr. Grebe and one shared by the local author ities that the crime Is the work of local 'people as there was an intel ligent understanding of the premises which an outsider could not have had. It has also developed that sev eral months since the house of Mr. Grebe's sister was burglarized and a sum of money taken. At the time HiIh was done the news was suppressed as It wns believed by bo doing, the burglar could be In diieed to return ngaln when his cap ture could be affected. He held off, however, until ho folt certain, thnt no one save Mrs. Grebe would be home. Mr. Grebe today made a trip to Om aha where ho resigned his Job nnd will return to this city, to make his home until the return of his father and brothers from Nevada. For ii Ween Day. Mayor John P. Saltier today Issues, the following proclamation, fixing Saturday, July 10 ns "Weed Day.'" To the CltlzctiB of I'latt vkhi'Ii. Vb.: DesliouM of neautlfylng tie city und also doing a valuuble public aer vlco, you are one and all requested to observe Saturday, July 10, as "Weed day" and on that day I re quest you to cut all weeds In aud up on yinir premises and the adjacent street 8. I will appoint a committee w hich will go over tho city on Sunday morning, July 11, aud note those whoi have shown public spirit and such will be given credit through the papers for their action. Those hav ing failed and neglected to attend to this public duty will also be noted. The committee will bo around with out fall on Sunday, July 11. John P. Sattler. Mayor. A Big Picnic. On Monday afternoon the pasture of Claim Jess Bouth of tho city was tho scene of a delightful picnic, a largo number of young folks gather ing there and spending the afternoon In royal style. Games and various other amusements were Indulged In and n fine time had. Late In tho afternoon Ice cream and cake wa8 Bervecl tho guests and all departing for their homeB having enjoyed a fine Fourth of July. Tho guests were Misses Clara Mumm, Mabel IhIos, Nora and Mar garet Kennedy, Ora Southur, Clara Janda, Marie Svoboda.llulda Span tie, Llllle Jess, Clara Coos, Helen and Cntherlno Lutz. Tllllo Carlson, Hulda (loos, Edna Ralney, Bertha Tarns, Millie IN I n unci Minnie Jess. In county"' ccTiirtTue8day Judge Beeson heard the final hearing on claims In tho Robert Metteer estate, the administrator Tcter Eveland and hit counsel as well as several of the creditor being present.
