Nebraska State KMorl- cal Society VOL. NO. xxzvn. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2. IdZO. NO. 33 MRS. ETHEL nntcy.DAi UUVUI T HLiSS ER NO iORE ELDEST DAUGHTER OF GEORGE E. DOVEY PASSES AWAY AT DE3 MOINES SUNDAY. From Monday's Pally. Early yesterday morning at her home in Des .Moines, Iowa. .Mrs. Wil lis Palmer, formerly Miss Ethel Dovey, of this city, passed away af ter a protracted illness covering a period of several years and during the last few months of her sickness; he baa been .kept confined to her home for the greater portion of the time. .Mrs. Palmer was a sufferer from tuberculosis, which malady hail , compelled her clocitig her bright anil . successful stage career in 1912. and since which time her health has been i rr.pidly declining. i The father. George E. Dovey, and on of the sisters. Airs. R. F. Patter- ' son. of this city, departed Saturday for Des Moine; anil reached that city a few hours prior to the death of .Mrs. Palmer and in the last moments of her stay on earth she was able to recognize ar.l Lid farewell to the devoted father and the sorrowing sister. The deatli of Mrs. Palmer brings to a close the life of one of the most winsome ladies who had graced the American stage and during her ca reer she hed won high honors thru the beauty of her voice that had , charmed thousands both in her na-; tive land and abroad. From the years ! 1902 until 1312 Ethel Dovey held a high place in the life of the stage ami with her younger sister. Miss j Alice Dovey, was noted as a star in ! the musical comedy successes of that period. Ethel Dovey Palmer was the eldest daughter of George E. and Margaret Dovey and was born in Plat tsmowt h. Nebra-ka. January 12. 1S!. wJ:ere her childhood days were spent and where? she received her education in the schools of this city. In her early childhood days the unusual dramatic Talent that was to later win her fame, was noticeable and in order that she might enjoy to the fullest extent the promise of her childhood, she was sent abroad with her sister, Alice, the two little singers being known as the Xebriska sisters. They spent several years in London with th'.-ir grandmother. Mrs. Charles S. Dawson, in the study of the voice and languages, later returning to Amer ica and entering tne t.nieago -Musical college from which Ethel graduated j in 1901 and on her graduation was awarded the Joseph Jefferson diam ond medal for dramatic art. Following her graduation from college Miss Ethel, with her sister, Alice, joined "The Strollers, " one of the most successful musical remedies in 1902 and their marked ability at once won them recognition and their' opening season was followed by even! greater successes and in the succeed ing years they appeared in a number of the leading musical attractions in the larger cities. chief among which was that of "The Land of Nod." in which they won it great success and in which they appeared in this city, the management paying a graceful tribute to the young stars by bringing their attraction to the old home to be presented. In the year 1909 Ethel Dovey was married at Oakland, California, to Fred C. Truesdell. one of the popular leading men of the stage, and to this union two daughters were born, Jane Margaret and Petty Ann, who are left to mourn the death of the moth er. Ihe continued ill health com- pelled the retirement of Mrs. Trues-i dell from the stage in 1912 and she; spent some time in traveling in the ( hope of restoring her health, being also for a time a guest at the home of her parents in this city. She was married a second time in the year 191S to Mr. Villi3 M. Palm er and since that time has resided at Pes Moines, where she passed away. To mourn her going there remain the husband and two little daughters, a-:etl nine and six years, the father. George E. Dovey and the following! brothers and sisters: Mrs. John Haz zarri. New York City; Mrs. U. l Pat iTion, Plattsmouth; Mrs. George H. Fuller. Falls City, Nebraska; Mrs. John W. Falter, Charles S. Dovey, George F. Dovey, Plattsmouth, and Mrs. Floyd. Harding, of Tiensen, China. The body of Mrs. Talmer will ar rive in this city tomorrow afternoon at 3:05 and be taken direct to the St. Luke's Episcopal church it which she had been received in childhood and the funeral services will be held there at 3:30, conduct ed by Rev. Father W .S. Leete, rector of the church. The body will be laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery beside that of the mother who preceded herjee in death some two year3 ago. The sorrowing relatives will have the deep sympathy of the many old friends in this community in the mis fortune that has cone to them in the! loss of the dear one who in the months of suffering and sickness they have watched with such tender care, Talented and gifted, the departed lady devoted her best years to the de- velopment of her art and only the ruthless hand cf suffering dimmed; the bright future that lay before this charming lady in her chosen life work and her pas.slng in early wom anhood takes away one who had de lighted and charmed thousands who .si !.:-. : 3 MRS. ETHEL TOVEY PALIiEP. WITNESSES THE REGENT HARVARD-YULE GGfiTEST! The parents of Matthew Herold, one of the students at Harvary, have received letters in which he describes the irreat football same between Harvard and Yale, of which he was a spectator and which resulted in a victory for the crimson of old Har vard. There were SO, 000 present at the game and it was a most thrilling sight to the fans as the two teams clashed in the great battle. It is of particular interest to the residents of this county as Justianj Sturm, of Xehawka, is the full back on the Yale team and has been one i ;0f the most effective members of the i team this season. Mr. Sturm was the lio.t for the erame to Mr. Herald and his brother. Victor Sturm, who classmate cf Matt at Harvard. IS l MAKES IT DISAGREEABLE T'ae br n l of weather tlitt has nre- vailed for the past two days in this portion of the state is such as to make it disagreeable to the extreme for those who have to be out in the elements. Sunday saw the lowering skies give up a nasty mist that did not reach the extent of a real rain storm but served to keep the greater P-ir of ,h(? population indoors and the home fireside was the big attrac tion of the day. This morning the eccentric wealh er man made a bold attempt to pro duce winter weather and flurries of snow prevailed for a while. Even thi I although a forerunner of the snows 'of the winter, was rather a relief from the wet and cold rain, j The roads which had shown some improvement the last of the week, I are now wet and soggy and are be- ing cut up into ruts, which, if they freeze, will make travel over them anything but pleasant. NO SHOOTING ON RANGE The government authorities have set their foot down on any shooting ; past several monins. tne nonunion at the government rifle range north f Mrs. Itussell had become such that of this city and the hunters will do t was decided an operation would be well to keep away from there if they necessary to give her permanent re want to avoid trouble. Several signs lef- Mr. Russell and sister. Mr. were Dlaccd on the ranee of the orders of the commanding officer at Fort Crook and some of these were riddled with the bullets of the hunters and accordingly the military authorities have informed the caretaker. Frank, Bashus, that they will take steps to that there is no more shooting done on the range and if there is that it will prove costly to the party do ing it. RHODE ISLAND REDS FOR SALE Males for sale j yjj je Wyoifdottes. ' Comb Rhode Island i ducks. at $2.00 Rose and Reds, and each. Single Rouen lm-w. JULIUS REINKE. South Pond. Neb. had had the pleasure of enjoying her offerings on the stage, and is a dis tinct loss to the American stage which she had adorned for the few l.rief voars of her career. W! 4.J u'ULAW! tit. -vv MEXICANS GET IN BAD AT LOUSSViLLE Attempt to Steal Five Flannel Shirts from W. F. Diers Store Results in Capture and Jail. The residents of Louisville were treated to a hunt for two Mexican laborers, Julian Koderia and Juan Gonzales, who were charged with attempting to steal five flannel shirts of the value of $23.50 from the gen eral store f V. V. Diers in village on Friday afternoon. The two men had come into store shortly after noon Friday one of them had made a small that the and chase while the other one of two had been busy with his tin ers 'sm&m-Ms. v y - :- tg-ALSn If. TiA fkg rv. j i a and five shirts stuck to his hands. William As the men left the store. Gobelman, the clerk, noticed the bulging overcoat of ore of the men and called to him to stop tor a iur- ther examination of the reason for the bulky appearance of the coat, but the two men took to their heels after dropping the live shirts. Officer Charles Reichart and Frank Wheeler pursued the men and were 'able to capture them a half hour later jat the Platte river auto bridge, where they were attempting to make their 'escape into Sarpy county and the ! officers brought them on back to 'Louisville, where they were brought before Judge James M. Urobst. who. after hearing the evidence, decided that a nice long rest would do the two men a great deal of good and they were sentenced to sixty days in the county jail in this city, where ithey will be cared for by Sheriff Quinton. OPERATED ON TODAY From Monday's Dally. This morning at the Ford hospit.il in Omaha, Mru. Lew liusscll of this city was operated on for a severe case of gall stones that has been giving her much annoyance for tlie Glaus Speck and Miss Etha Turner ' were at the hospital to remain with until after the opera- ! "e patient Hon. FERRY QUITS BUSINESS The Missouri river ferry is now re tired from business for the year 1920 and will be left to rest on the banks of the river until next season, when it will be once more at the disposal of the public. The work of rip rap ping on the enst side of the river has caused a bar to form in front of the ferry landing and Mr. Rich ardson decided that it was better to haul the ferry boat out than to at tempt to create a now landing this late in the season. KEITH OOLLi PASS PL ROBBERY THAT WAS SENSATION OF CCUIITRY IS HAPIBLY EE U:C SIFTED DOWN. t-'rorri Tnesda v's ruMv. Last evening Mnsiairi f senger train Xo. H:7 u this citv at 7::'9 hid :M i .'.cifie par- living In ird i.r.'- !' the most nought far vi i: :i-a. Kr ith Collins. j.Me-.d r.:a-t"V mind of the t'ourc train nibbery. aivi turel i:i Westville. -day morning. t'oliins v.'a- gua! -h IrsTjctors V. M. (" w. ' i j. :-Unh of . i. A damson of Kans: -i!y handfU'''-'i. ':". cu'n'ed to lnspecor C Hhi i s i km! i 'A as cap i',CLi:a, t"!':n- !'c-: Oi!M '' Omaiia; w! r.'l J . . t' t. -:!V- r it;. Jble ; :id from Kansas City ami epnortunity of f nca:::!ig. The prisoner V.a- L from the I'nion .tui;n to the oi'ke of tiie 'i-tr i:i the federal b--iilui:':v sllowv-d i i;f"l '-.l:--""-t i .. Omaha ; i ;.t ! (i r;;. y in ("ounci! U luffs. There. wUh Depufy M tr--hal maker. 1'ni'ed Stat' ('!! missi W. A. liuyeis vnA Serrtt St Agent G. E. Smith, 1h" ( 'i.fe ' .i prit engaged in lKr.rty langliter a latge number of futiny . ";:r'- s 1- to- Try his captors, and 1 :t r vas t:-..r: to t!ie Pottwatamie tuunty jail. Pital Inspector Coble, upr.n bein? intervie'ved withou; thi r.iiictum said that Collins has "f.'ino cui-i. -H's ;Tid Mr told us V-urned in had an know,-, it." think i.e kar Coble. "a::-!, I the trrth. ome bo!!d.? a Kc admits h' ! I :;"! r.-r a4 liberty to sov vi:: ha5 !::: y t'.-.' he come o-tr with 'he S2".0oo in euvren rsouijed with. That will later. "Ar.v stories r:rpci;' ing t o c ni'- frni hira since l;e In-, beet: ::--r-nM pro fab e. since no vewsnap-: r man has talked with hir-i until h" reached Oi'Vi'aa. Wit en we arre-led him re put up a bit of scuffle, but that vs front 'puriS'i-.'h,n: . ae wa-; not armed. Wo had :u". r been in trouble before and is distinctly an anipteur offender." Collin has admitted that he wa the brains of the robbery nlof. and that the haul was too bur for ama teurs to handle. lie drove the car that took the stuff awry, and when he visited his si.-!er at Columbus he laid a trail that was followed in a comparatively eay iiktih."" by fed eral officers, according to .Mr. Coble. When he arrived at the Omahu 1'nion lt pot the "lieutenant" wa:; wealing a private's uniform, and towered over In?i ector Cobb., who is himself a very v:!! i.ian. "The army descriptions of our prj..;,,ror never would have resulted in his arrest," said Coble. "They described him as bthig live fe:i. ugh i inches tall, while he is over six feet tall, and his weight is great ly in excels of that in the army rec ords." Collins kept his head down and shaded before the mass of people eager to see him in the station, and refused to be photographed. "There are enough pictures of n;e floating around the country nowa days, the way it is." he said. Fear of a habeas corpus service or a vague chance of a rescue prompted the accompanying officers to "shoo" all eager spectators far away from Inspector Coble and hi prisoner, cs they marched from the train to the taxi. The incarceration of Collins in the 'ounty jail at Council Bluffs com pletes the work of the federal detec tives in cleaning up the great mail robbery, which is said to have re sulted in the theft and destruction of nearly ? 1.000.000 worth cf currency and bonds. "Postoftice inspectors generally -have certain dist.-icts," said Mr. Coble last night, "but in this in stance the bars were thrown down and every offiror invited to take a hand. That is the reason for the quick clean-up." Informations against Collins were drawn up by Commissioner Uyers in his ou"ice. in the presence of the pris oner, last night. UNDERGOES OPERATION From Tuesday's Daily. Mrs. Lew Rusell of this city was operated on yesterday at the Ford hospital in Omaha and last evening was reported as coming out of the effects of the operation verv nicely. The operation proved to be a very I severe one and Mrs. Ri's,e!l was! compelled to remain on the operating i tbale for some time, but her splendid!-. .... . i. . .i i. . . , i comiiuon cnaoieu uer 10 sraiio tne strain of the operation in goad s':r.pe. A PLEaSANT EVEIIT The aniouncement -us been re ceived in this city of the l.-irlh of a fine son and heir at th.- home ot Mr. rnd Mrs. F. A. Cird near StoDs Bluffs, Neb. Mi. Card wa former ly Mir! Nori II!n3r. of Mynird and the friends will be pleased t learn pleased t learn of the happiness that h ias came to little son the Cird home. The weighs nine and a half ooueds and is the first child in the family. HAVING SICK SPELL From Monday's Dallv. The Quinton family have been having '.nor.' than their usual fhare oi mi:-'ortune in the way of sickness during the pa t week, as Airs. Quin ton has been laid "up w.'iii an attack of ti.nsiliti.i. wiiih Sirril'f Quinton has been suffering from a :-liaht at tack if the 1'n t '-tit lias kept him clo: e and dav ; but ! o 1 1 1 e house for several days somewhat. improed to ; able to to Lincoln, from his usual good he w; s and v.a. is far health. Mr. ami Carroll, the young son of Mr.;. Quinton, has a!s. been si;:i en so I new i from the tu bi't is now at better. DAVIS MYSTIFIES AS WELL AS PLEASES rir?t Number cf the Lyceum Course Trover, a Rare Treat to Audience AsiemMeJ at High School From Tiif5;ilav"s I tatty. I-a-i evening the first number of the entertainment program of the iyreurn courn v.;-? given at tor high school audi'sirinm when Davis, the magician, mad. his initial uppear ;ree in th city and bis visit will 'ong be very pleasantly remembered by the auilioneo that witnessed hi; f'eligV. ful evening of his clas work. The weather was such that it kept many from getting out but those who iir::v I t'ae storm felt amply repaid ' r their efforts in the delightful evening anrtbd them. The com mittee that t ecu red Mr. Davis as "tic of the numbers on the program i-e certainly fo be congratulated as this v.-is one of the cleverest things' "f its kind offered in the city in sev 'ral yrar and kept th" audience recnly inter?sted from the start un til the final net of magic that brought ike rntertainnif nt to a close. The eac-e with which. Mr. Davis arried on his program and the baf inmrer in which his acts were r-t-n'ormed kept everyone keenly in terested and the different feats were teceivefl with marked approval by! everyone in the audience. The en'ertalnraent certainly dem-on-u-ted tbat.te Jvcerra ".curse, Is nil that has been claimed for. it from an entertainment standpoint nd the price which has been set for thf season tickets certainly is a bargain as many of the purchasers realized Ir.st evening in the opening pe-rf irmar.cj f the course. The splendid success of this nnm-Ve.- pssrrcs a much larger crowd "or the coming attractions and the iTtrecss of a series of entertainments hft will a Id much to the amusement proar-im cf the winter season. The committee in charee of the tie';, t sal" announces that all par ties who desire to purchase tickets for the remaining four numbers of the Lyceum course, may do so for the -urn of ?2.00. IS A GENUINE OLD TIMER IN THIS CITY 5i. E. Sutteiy cr "Mart" as He Better Known, is a Lcng Time Resident of This City. is From Tuesday's Doily -- Today is the birthday anniver sary of one of the old residents of this city. M. E. Buttery, or "Mart" i!s he is known to a large circle of j warm menus. .ir. tannery is a na itive turn of the second ward of this I f ity as he has spent his life time jtheie and was born within a block, i f his present home on November 39. j 1S61. his parents, J. II. and Margaret Buttery, having been among the pi oneer residents here in Plattsmouth. . ilo has spent his lifetime in and ne;;r the oldl home and has always made his home in the second ward where he first saw the light of day and this is quite a record for a place as small as this city. On this, his fifty-ninth anniver sary, he is enjoying the event sur rounded by his good wife and fine family and has the well wishes of a, large circle of warm friends for many more such happy events in the fu ture years as he journeys down life's highway to a happy old age. Mr. Buttery is among our most highly respected residents and has been a splendid citizen cf the community during his fifty-nine years residence here. SUFFERED SMALL LOSS Last Wednesday morning about 5 o'clock. Mi". C. W. Clarke cf the Ho tel Union, at Union, noticed a blaze issuing from the east window of he iw oiiice ct Attorney c. Lj. ..trav-js and gave- the alarm, which was re sponded to by the citi7,en3 who in a short time extinguished the flames. The loss was small, the covering of the t' bles being burned and his Min- ! ply of envelopes, which was sitting near. Fortunate indeed was it that he bad. ns he always keeps, his val ' .!?Me paper-, in a safe r-laoe where j fire cir.not hr.rm tlicm. The buil'l I ing was considerably smoked aud the east window burned out, which I has been replaced. The money' loss ' was small and the inconveniences of the smoke and the condition of the mom being the worse feature. mm 9 f Eu FAST DRAWING NEAJM4 DAYS LAST DAY OF NOVEMBER BRINGS THOUGHTS OF RESIDENTS TO HOLIDAY TIME. From Tuesday's Dally. The lat day of November brings forcibly to mind the fact that in the next twenty-five days Christmas will be with us again and it brings the problems of what to get for "him" or "her" not to mention pa and ma or the children and friends. The advantages of early buying has been pointed out so often that it is practically useless to urge this on the residents of the community at this time as they are awakening to the fact that it is best to get in early if you want to secure the best that the market affords. Christmas, 1920, will be somewhat different from that of a year ago in that the general conditons are more upset and uncertain both in the business and industrial world. The great boom of prosperity and high wages and high prices is now on the decline and the result is bound to be shown in the selection of the Christmas shoppers and more practi cal articles will bo in demand by the shoppers rather than the purely ornamental or useless gifts that are sometimes purchased. The Plattsmouth merchants are now getting ready their Christmas displays and will have them ready for the benefit of the shoppers so that they may get in early and have their selection of the best that the market affords for the season. When you are ready to make the Christmas purchases, a visit to the local stores will prove to you that what you want can be bought as cheaply here as any place in the country and you can have the fullest opportunity of examining and de termining on whether you want it or not. Christmas shopping at home is always a pleasure as you are as surred of satisfaction which you eamirot--- vooura - in, - doing business elsewhere. In making your selections remem ber the clerks and get on the Job as early as possible as the clerks like a little time around Christmas to get ready for the great event of the Christian year. ENJOY PLEASANT TLME. A very enjoyable party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Y. Smith, south of this city Saturday evening and which was attended by a large number of the young people of that locality. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing at which all enjoyed a fine time and at a suitable hour a fine array of the Thanksgiving goodies was served to which all did the most ample justice. The yc$ung people decided to visit the William Baker home and tender a surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hull. Mrs. Hull being formerly Miss Rose Baker, and as the young people had been mar ried on Wednesday, the affair par took of the nature of a wedding re ception and for several hours the young people enjoyed themselves to thethe utmost. Those in attendance were: Floyd, Bert, Olive and Charles Fulton, Levi and Mary Wilson. Glenn. Samuel and Elmer Fitchorn. Herbert Beins. Walter and Louis Furlong. Violet. Jessie William and James Gouchenour, Fred and Cleo Baker, Earl lies. Forest Rainey and S. Y. Smith and family. t'L'im'.s-iii The Talk Every improvement and evidence progress in P!attsrrouth owes its origin to public opinion. First, we talk improvernents; then we make them. Constructive public opinion promotes in terest in civic afTairs. Talk for a bigger and better Plattsmouth. Believe in what you say. Then this town will become the talk of other towns and Plattsmouth will be pointed out as ihe heme of prosperous, progressive and public-spirited people. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK THE SANK WHEWe YOU t-BhlL. AT MOVE PLATTSMOUTH 3L NEBRASKA. 353 ISSUES ANSTEES LAST ROLL CALL James Shephuid. who has mad't his heme a few miles soulhear-t ol I'nien. having purchased what is km vn as the Luther Hall place aba.it two years ago. died Monday morning l'e,:;i cancer of the .stomach, which has been troubling h.m for some time. Mr. rihepnard was lifty live years of age and leaves a large family to mourn his ! .part r.re. Mr. Sbephar.1 and family mane their heme near Lorton for a number of year.; before coming to I'nion to live. Mr. Shephard was born in Ohio Mid has lived in the west for u number I' years. The remains were taken to Dunbar last Tuesday afteri.Oiii, ac companied by the family. The fun eral was held Wednesday fro.u the church at Dunbar, the Ktv. W. A. Taylor delivering the funeral ora tion at that place. DOINGS IN THE DISTRICT COURT Motion for New Trial in Case of Tay lor vs. Koukal Argued and Sub mitted 2 New Cases Filed From Tuesdays Daily. Yesterday afternoon Judge Begley heard the arguments in support of the motion cf the defendant for a new trial in the case of Kdna Tay lor vs. John Koukal. et al. and the matter was taken under advisement by the court. Another case filed is that of F. R. Waters vs. N. A. NeUon and Em ma Bon g and n which the plain.' T ieeks settlement of two notes for $'.00 which were made by the de fendant Nelson in October 1912 and bought by the plaintiff from t lie de fendant Emma Bonge. The petilion of the plaintilf states that be obtained a judgment in the munici pal court of Omaha against the d : tendant Nelson and that said de fendant has started suit in the dis trict court of Douglas county a.k ing that plaintilf be restrained from further action in the matter. The de fendant Emma Bonge Pease, appears in the action as guarantor of ihe notes that were sold by her to th? plaintiff. .v case eniuieu i nomas, r-. i ii -mele vs. Frank H. Dunbar, et al, has been filed in which the plain tiff asks for the judgment on a note given by the defendant on Decem ber 24. 1915 for the sum of $1,000, together with interest at C, per cen from date of note. O. A. Bawls ap pears as attorney for the plaintiff mi the cause of action. HAS FACE BURNED. Henry Dooley, who is employed in the Burlington boiler house Saturday afternoon received a very painful, al though not serious injury in the face as the result of the premature ex plosion of fuel in the lire box of the boilers. A large amount of shav ings had been placed in the fire box and lighted and as Mr. Dooley was working with the fires the gases anJ smoke from the shavings caused a small explosion and Mr. Dooley re ceived the full benefit of the smoke and flames in his face. He received medical treatm?nt at once and it wat found that his injuries were not kt ious although they are far from be ing pleasant. FOR SALE Seven room cottage, good barn, city water, three lots, good lo'-'.lity. re--onable terms. Trice $3,000. 3t dw. R. B. WINDHAM. 5uie line of stationery ana cor resrordence paper at the Journal vr ion i of fhs Toivn! or i