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1J sialo IIM.,ri,ai Sc rffV If nV If A A outb Journal. VOLUME XXXI. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1912. NO. 34. am HAVE BEEN FIFTY YEARS III BUSKS iii the cm It Was In 1862 That E. G. Dovey Established the Business House that Has Continued to Grow and ro sper New Room Just Added to Store for Use of Grocery Department. The linn of E. Ci. Dovey & Son have been doing: business in Plattsnioulh for about fifty years, and could celebrate their golden jubilee this year if they choose. It was in 18(12 that Edward G. Dovey founder of (he firm, came to this city and purchased the general merchandise business of Davis & Argyle, and for some years the business was carried on in the building now occupied by A. G. Hach & Co., at the foot of Main street. The business grew rapidly from the start, and in 1880 their pres ent commodous store building was erected, and since that time until the present the business has v i i i neon carried on in me uouuie front store, with the dry goods de partment occuping the east room and groceries, queensware and other sundries in the west room, with a large carpet department on tho upper floor. Recently this enterprising linn conceived the idea of occupying the whole of their floor space, covered by the three-front build ing, by placing the grocery de partment in the east room and near the front, while the dry goods and notions will remain where I hey have been and the carpet store will occupy a por tion of the room formerly covered by the grocery department. This plan will give E. G. Dovey & Son the only three-front store in the county. The shelving and woodwork in the new grocery de partment have been installed and Several Hundred Men Will Find Employment for a Number of Weeks Yet. In speaking of the desperate struggle made by the Hurlington people to save their track on the east side of the river, the Lincoln Journal says: The Hurlington has won in its struggle with the Missouri river at Folsom, Iowa, and the track has been repaired and Omaha Kansas City business is now be ing routed east of the river over the old line south of Council Bluffs. Folsom is twelve miles south of Council Muffs and the miles north of Pacific Junction. The river began cutting into the bank there two weeks ago. It was necessary to move part of the sta tion equipment to save it. Several large gangs of workmen have been employed there in riprap ping the banks and building a long wing dam out into the river. It was feared the river might find a channel through the low bottom lands and leave the Plattsmouth bridge far from the Missouri river channel. During the progress of this work the Turlington has hauled rock from Nebraska and fowa quarries by the train load. Some of the rock, it was said, has been hauled more than 100 miles, the hurry-up nature of the work making it necessary to get rock wherever it could be secured with least delay. Storekeeper Roth of the Hur lington at Mavelock, for the past there days has been superintend ing personally the work of send ing riprap to Folsom, where the most recent trouble with the track has been expxerienced. A large force of men has been at work in the pits near Louisville for some time and an average of twenty five cars of stone has been sent to Folsom each day. The store keeper will return to llavelock to day, since the greatest rush is over and the neecssary stone ran be sent out in less of a hurry. The Missouri river will be riprapped for a distance of four miles in the neighborhood of Folsom in order to protect the Plattsmouth bridge THE WORK GOING ON I OM 01 of puraouiH goods were sold from the new location today. The room is an ideal one for a grocery store and the goods, particularly the staple lines, are displayed to great ad vantage. On the east side of the room, arranged in an at tractive manner, are hundreds of cans of fruit, vegetables, olives, pickles and the like. Next to this comes the breakfast foods, sugar and coffee and the like. The shelving is adapted to the purpose for which it is intended, there being room for forty dozen cans of fruit in one section and sixty-four dozen cans of fruits and vegetables in another, and so on through the entire list of articles carried in a large grocery store. The shelves are all full of the best brands that money can buy. One the west side of the room next (he front are arranged the dishes and wares of various kinds in this line. The straightforward manner of doing business for so long a period of years has won the con fidence of the public, and in con sequence this enterprising firm does a large annual business. The enlargement of their floor space will give them an opportunity to display the different lines that the store keeps for sale and will no doubt be a winner of trade. There are new fixtures yet to be placed in the grocery department and a line new cash register will go in this department, which wil facilitate the transaction of busi ness in this department. In District Court. At a session of the district court Saturday ttie motion Tor a new trial in the case of Herman v.. I'aiiKonm vs. rred li. border was argued and the motion sus tained. The case will stand for trial nt the next term of court, which convenes May 27. The court todav heard the ap plication of the minor heirs of Dr. Rickard, requesting a sale of the real estate situated in Weeping Water and Lincoln. Mrs. Rickard was in court. C. E. Tefft of Weep ing Water and A. L. Tidd looked after the legal phases of the case. Mrs. Bellvllle Here. From Tuesday'i Dally. Mrs. C. W.. Hellvillc of Knox ville, Iowa, and her daughter, Mrs. B. I). Reese, of Clayton, New Mex ico, who are guests of Mrs. M. Rowland and other friends, spent the day with Glenwood friends to day. Mrs. Hellvillc was formerly Miss Sherman, daughter of C. W. Sherman, former editor and pro prietor of the Journal. She has not visited in Plattsnioulh for about twelve years and notes many changes, particularly in faces, about the old town. Longer Time at Havelock Shops. From Tuesday' Dally. Commencing today, employes at the Hurlington shops will work nine hours each day and a half day each Saturday, making llfty hours to the week. Just how soon full time will be resumed is not yet known by the officials. For over a year now the shopmen have been working short hours, and during the past winter eight hours has constituted a working day with five days to the week The new arrangement leaves the employes short just one full ten hour day to the week. Lincoln Journal. Many Residences to Be Painted. N. K. Peoples has began paint ing the residenceo ccupied by Superintendent William Haird, which is to be brown in color with light trimming. It is rumored that there will be more houses painted in Plattsmouth this spring than has been for many years Residences on Vine street in the vicinity of the postofflec are to receive coats of new paint and this portion of the city will be rendered very attractive. In Police Court. From Tuesday's Dally. Michael O'Donald was the name given by a man in Judge Archer's court this morning, when ar raigned for being so much under the influence of alcoholic stimu lant that he could no longer navi gate the street last evening. The usual line of $5 and costs was ad ministered and with a twenty minute suspension, so that Mich eal might hit the Omaha-Kansas City scenic route for the south. He did it in less time and was soon out of the city limits and away from the temptation of king alcohol. MUST LEA E PLANTED TREES ALONE Children or Others Caught Meddl ing With Trees Just Set Out Will Be Fined and Imprisoned The park committee had a force of men, under the direction of C. C. Despain, planting shade and ornamental trees on the sides of Main street yesterday. The trees alone, without the labor, cost the city i apiece. They are the species planted in parks of cities everywhere, being silver maple and Norwegian maple. They will make very beautiful trees if let alone. The mayor has instructed the chief of police to use more than ordinary diligence in watching the newly planted trees, and (he boys, little and big, are to keep their hands off of them and not touch them in any manner. Any violation of this rule will be punished by arrest, flue and im prisonment. Hitherto the van dalism against the growing young trees set out along the streets and avenues has not been by the small boys, but by the larger boys, who are large enough to know better and who ought to be taught a few severe lessons. There has not been prosecutions heretofore, but the park committee, as well as the mayor, will appreciate, it very much if those observing boys trespassing against young grow ing trees will take the names ot the boys and report same to the chief of police or to tin mayor. It would be appreciated by the park committee if the teachers of the different rooms would call the attention of the school to the fact that every person who molests the trees will be prose cuted to the fullest extent of the law and ordinances against tress passing. Puts on New Roof. Albert Schuldice, the expert tinner, has finished placing a new tin roof on the Rockwood build ing on Main street, replacing one that he put on there thirty years ago, or in 1882. The roof is quite large, I he dimensions being 14x74 feet, and it shows the kind of work Mr. Schuldice does or it would not have lasted all these years. Mr. Schuldice' s reputation as a tinner is well known and when he does a job it is there to slay. John Seagrave, Jr., Returns. From Tuendav' Dally John Seagrave, jr., who has been in Pueblo, Colorado, for the winter, returned Saturday and was a pasesnger to Omaha this morn ing to visit friends for a limt Mr. Seagrave has a good position at one of the institutions there and may return later on, provided something better does not turn up. Mrs. Elliott Improving. C, this Iske and wife went to Omaha morning to visit Mrs. J. W Elliott at the hospital for a time Mr. Jacks, Mrs. Elliott's father iad news from his daughter's bed side last evening to the effect that she was doing as well as coul be expected. Preparing for Harvest. The Hurlington sent a train load of J. I. Case threshing ma chines through Plattsmouth this inorni.ig at. 2 o'clock, the train having been billed from Chicago to Lincoln. This would indicate that there is good prospect for wheat in the middle vest an west. The Journal office carries kinds of typewriter supplies. all if. FINISHING TOUCHES TO NEW FRONT Contractors Are Putting Finshing Touches on Front of Wes. cott Store Building. Peters & Richards, who had the contract for the carpenter work on the C. E. Wescott Sons' building lias been putting on the finishing touches this week. The plate glass and copper was placed in the front Saturday. The pannel ing within the windows is being finished in flemish oak. J. 11. Rummcrfleld is putting on the color and will varnish the wood finish. The improvement, while quite expensive, adds a great deal to the appearance of the store from both the exterior and interior of the room ami speaks volumns for the enterprise of the proprietors of the store. As an advertising medium the improvement will no doubt pay, as the window is so at tractive and the space to display goods is so much increased that all their different lines can be placed on display in the window, and being on the most con spicuous corner in town, will In (d)served and admired by hundreds of people every week. The public spirit of this wide awake firm of clothiers is to bo much commended, and if other lines win now no wrial itiey can in the same direction Plaltsnioulh would soon be really the pret tiest towns in the state. Enjoy Social Evening. From Wednemlay's Dally. A fine company of Epworth Leaguers assembled at the church parlors of the Methodist church ast evening to participate in the annual event of the election of otllners and enjoy a social hour Tint following ofticers were elect ed : ' E. C. Hill, president; Miss Aliifv Tuey, first vice president miss miiiired Jiaiser, second vice president; Miss Ethel Leyda, third vice president; Miss Clara Austin fourth vice president; Fred Hess secretary; J. P. Perry, treasurer Miss Farris York, chorister; Miss Hazel Tuey, organist; (Jeorg Hecker, usher. After the election of olllcers games and a social lime furnished entertainment for the company. Light refreshments were served. The importance of the work performed by the league in furnishing active church work for the younger members of th society and in giving them a dri! and practice which the church can utilize most effectually when the individuals reach more mature years, cannot be over-estimated. Change Residences. "Harney" Miller moved today Trom nis former residence over Wescott Sons' store, to the H. A Schneider residence property the Second ward. in Mr. Vajovada has rented the residence recently vacated by C L. Martin at the corner of Tenth and Main streets and moved hi family into it today. F. C. Weber has severed hi relations with the Plattsmouth Water company and has store his household goods. Mrs. Wclx will visit her parents for a time while Mr. Weber will go east find a location. to Dr. Juckneiss has made ar rangements to locate in Omaha or Lincoln and will ship his house bold goods out, very soon. J. N. Wise yesterday move from the Hotel Riley to his resi deuce on the. corner of Eighth am Elm streets. Nine Hours at Shops. Workmen in the Hurlington shops, including the coach shop, paint shop and tin shop, will work nine hours a day instead of eight, as formerly, and will work live hours on Saturday. The new ar rangement went into effect today. The planing mill will begin half an hour earlier each morning to work in conjunction with the couch shop. The increase of time applies only to the men working on passenger coaches. J. W Yardley of Liberty pre cinct was in the city today and interviewed the county board of health regarding contageous dis eases in his vicinity. AST IIEBHA DISTRIGT WOK MISSIONARY COIHEIIIII III IS CITY he Meetings Will Be Held at the Methodist Church on May 3, 4 and 5 Most Interesting Program Has Been Prepared Much Plattsmouth Talent on the Program. The Nebraska East District of the Woman's Missionary Society will hold their twenty-fifth annual convention in this city May 3, I and 5, at the M. E. church, and the following is the program: May 3, 8 P. M. Services in charge of Rev. Aus tin. (ireeting from the church, Rev. ustin; from auxiliaries, Mrs. Wescott; from the young people, Miss Crabill. Response from the officers, Mrs. earson; from the delegates, Mrs. Manger. Missionary Address, Miss Nel son of Tndia. Offering. Announcement s. Henediet ion. ' May 4, 8:30 A. M. Devotions. Hrownville auxil aries. Minutes of last meeting.. Reports of olllcers. "District Gleanings," Auxiliary Delegates. "A Comprehensive Survey," District Secretary. "Problems for You to Salve," Mrs. C. C. dates. Elect ion of olllcers. "Quiet Hour," Mrs. J. W. Davis, El in wood. May 4, 1:30 P. M. "A Missionary Story," Lydia K. Andrew. Clad tidings from India, Auburn; from Japan, Mrs. Clapp; from South America, Mrs. Cul berlson; from Korea, Mrs. Kerr from China, Mrs. Hounds. Memorial services for mem bers having gone to their heaven ly home during the year. Solo, Mrs. R. H. Hes, Platts mouth. Thank offerings, Delegates from Pawnee City. Exercises by King's Heralds, "Where Our Money (Joes." Solo, Helen Wescott in Japanese costume. Debate Resolved. That the Duties of the Home Worker Are Harder Than Those of the Mis sionary on the Field. Leader for alllrinal ive, Table Rock delegate; leader for negative, Mrs. Ruch, Humboldt. "Pleas From Our Missionaries" Miss Nelson, Miss Holland. Miscellaneous business. "Asking for Father's Hles sing," Mrs. Manger. May 4, 8 P. M. Young people's rally in charge of Mrs. C. F. Ringer, conference Small Wreck at Depot. From Wednenday's Dally. There was considerable excite ment at the Hurlington station this afternoon, when a heavily loaded flat car came coasting down the track from the store house and crashed into two new passenger coaches which had just been attached to No. 23, which leaves for Omaha at 1:58. The switch engine crew had just set the cars on the siding, bringing them from the shops, and No. 23 had passed the station and back ed up and Coupled onto the coaches when the car, loaded with iron, was noticed coming down the track. John Leuchtweis was on the car making every effort to set. the brake, which lie did, but just at that instant the break chain gave way, releasing the heels again. Switchman Gorhe- nour tried to get the attention of the fireman on No. 23 to warn the engineer to pull up, but this could not bo done. The, engine held the train and the new coaches were damaged considerably. The trucks of the first car were forced off the track and the coach torn loose from the trucks. The sec ond one was scratched and baiter ed some. The heavily loaded car was set, in on the storehouse track yesterday to be unloaded, and in trying to move the car and spot it, the car got away and the breaking of the brake-chain fixed it so that it could not bo stopped superintendent of young peoples' work. "Voices of the Women," Stand ard Hearers. Duet, Misses elma and Alice Tuey. Reading, "How Uncle Hilly Listened," Mrs. A. J. Heeson. Solo, Mrs. Ferris. And other interesting exercises. Sunday Morning, May 5. Services in charge of Rev. Austin. Solo by Mr. Don York. Anthem by choir. Missionary address, Miss Ary Holland, Malaysia. Offering. Henediction. Following is the program to bo rendered at the annual convention of the Woman's Home Missionary society of Nebraska East District to be held in Plattsmouth May 5 ami G: Sunday Evening, May 5. Services in charge of Mrs. Leslie Stevens, Conference Secretary. Chorus by (ilee Club. Missionary Address Miss Nellie Snyder One of the W. H. M. S. Field Secretaries. Solo Your Own Mrs. E. H. Wescott Offering. Announcements. Henediction. Monday Morning at 8:30. Devotions Mrs. Coddington Reading of Minutes. Reports of Olllcers. District Cleanings Auxiliary Delegates The Annual Meeting at Wichita ...... (v, . . Miss Nellie Snyder The Hond Campaign. .Mrs. Stevens Election of Olllcers. Noontide Prayer Mrs. Manger Monday Afternoon at 1:30. Devotions Mrs. E. C. Hill Year Hook Qui Mrs. (leiirude Cotton The Importance of the Young People's Work Mrs. Fred Johnson Map Exercise. .District Secretary The Problem of Race Mrs. Hoyer, Pawnee City Solo Miss II ael Tuey National Questions Our W. II. M. S. Is Helping to Solve. . . . Teciimseh Delegate Reading Mrs. A. J. Heeson Unfinished Business. . Monday Evening. Devotions. . .Mrs. Hessie Parriott Special Music. .. .Ladies Quartet Address Miss Nellie Snyder Offering. Henediction. Farewells. May Start Alrdome Again. From Tuoaflny's Dally. M. Rosenberger and I. Levy of SI. Joseph, Missouri, were in the city yesterday and made Mr. M. Soennichsen . a proposition to lease the, lots occupied by the air- dome last sinner, where they will put in one of the finest domes in the state. These enterprising gentlemen propose to put on vaudeville every evening and make the admission straight 10 cents for adults. They have had considerable experience in the unrdoine busines in other localities and if they can get the location will put on an up-to-date show, using only the very best pictures and apparatus. Messrs. Rosenberger and Levey have other points in view and will put in a circuit of shows. They left for their home this afternoon, ex pecting to return the last of (he week to go into the matter further. Convention of Commercial Clubs. Next Tuesday and Wednesday the state convention of Com mercial clubs will meet at Hast ings for a two days' session. (lov ernor Aldrich will make a speech, as well as Hon. R. W. Hoynge, congressman from Colorado. The last named will speak on the cur rency reform. H. M. Hushnell, a former Plattsmouth man, will preside at the meetings. Several delegates from the Plattsmouth club will attend the meeting.