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1 - ,.i3liAkA, MONDAY, JANUARY Flltll t Op o C Evening Herald. 1 PAPER OF THE CITY. to Plattsir Iiurr, lrllt, I(o'lkWOOl ItullillnR, j No. :. j j- Q nthrra, Ili-ntUt, tnlon Mock. Publ CITY CORDIALS. ! ruM' The Young Men's Christian Associa- fin.l v -, jia, a rousing meeting yesterday. -The grain dealers inform us today J that they are still paying tventy rents for corn. The case which is occupying the at tention of the district court today is a iv HI ;. 1. rou. 'lit ui) bv the heirs of ' " - o - Eliza J. Mitthis, deceased. The (school of the city, which have been closed for several weeks owing to the prevalence of diphtheria, opened this morning with a good attendance. The ladies of the Catholic church w im'iL nirr i rr.'i ii ('fine nts to irivc; a fuir '"""0 r 4J on the 12th i:ith and 11th of next month The fair will be given in Fitzgerald's ball. The gathering of men at the Y. M C A. rooms yesterday afternoon was ,.,ii,.r fl.in ilw scutintr capacity, but ji v i - - - a ' more chairs will be secured for comin Sundays. The Showers Ceytes Comedy Company arrived in the city last night I from the east. They stopped at the Kiel, I ilr.iKf hikI b-ft for Weeping Water this morning where they play tonight. John Dillon has abo cauceled his date of January 9th, and wants the 14th instead, but as this date was promised to Mr. Kendall of the "Pair of Kids, Mr. "V'. ....... ,1u.y m.f know as vet. who will - II IJ XfcWV-J . " y r come out ahead on the date. Af,n.r Venn- received a letter f. ai.? llivis of the Stowaway ,lir his date here of January "'2U They play at the Boyds in I Miiah.i 7, S and !. The company is a very large one and a great play, and XL lilt l.l linvp !.ien n biir card for Platts- i viv .... r? mouth. The manager informs Mr. Y. that his actual daily expensed arc :iml th.it he would rivc riattsnuuitu u call next fall. The reporter is on the track of a couple of young ladies of this city who bet the oysters on the quality of a lady friend's teeth. )ne young lady bet the oysters that the teeth were false, while the other considered herself safe in bet ting that they were natural. The repor ter is anxiously awaiting dcvelopenicnts as he has been promised a dish of oysters on the results. Wonder how they intend to settle"the dispute? Mr. E. Carpenter of this city, and father-in law, Mr. J.Cowlcs, of St. Johns berry, Vt., who has been purchasing lots, erecting a building and making prepara tions for the opening of a large general store at Nehawka for the past two weeks, returned to the city Saturday night. They move to Xehawka immediately, and, although we regret much losing them from our midst, yet we extend to them our best wishes for success. They are much encouraged by the prospects offered by that growing town. This morning about 8:30 a fire broke out in the Wheeler house. Main street, now occupied by Mrs Dodge as a board ing house, in the room over the kitchen. The fire originated in a defective chim ney, and had it not been for the prompt action of several men who chanced to li near at hand at the time, the building would doubtless have been destroyed. As it is, a few dollars wdl cover all damages. The hose companies wen present at the scene shortly after the alarm w as sounded, prepared to do great work. Mr. George Wiles, who resides about three miles south west of this city had a horse whip and a tine pair of calfskin shoes stolen from his bugry on Saturday morning about 10 o'clock. His hors; was tied on the street, and while he was transacting business, the articles were stolen. The whip was found in tlx possession of three boys Willie Lindsey. and two boys named Wildie. The whip was returned to its owner, but the officer were unable to find the shoes, anil although the boys deny taking them, they are supposed to be the thieves. Plattsmouth people who have never seen the great dramatic success "Jim the Penman" anil those who have, and may want to see it again, can have the oppor tunity the last three nights of this week and Saturday matinee, at the New Grand Opera House in Omaha. Mr. A. M. Pal mer, the manager of the company, an nounces this as the last appearance of his company in 'Jim the Penman" in Omaha and it is expected that there will be crowded houses every night. People visiting Omaha on Saturday an attend the mattinee at 2:30 and come home on the C: 23 train. Take Notice All members o.' F. M. Hid ey Hose Co. I No. 2: There will bo a meeting tonight "' ... . ,,i O iStMt-. t 7-r.Q o clock at Skinner k uitcney s ai .-jv u i.ni -" - office, for the purj:oHJ of electing Oit.cers for the ensuing year. Stephen Bczzeix, Sec'y. j SO NEAR AND YET SO FAX. All That Was Required for a Wed ding Was a Groom. Shortly after the arrival of tli3 now year, 1888, and before the young ladies had lully realized the value of their privileges of last year, a young lady re siding in the second ward, whose name we do not wish to give as she no doubt, tcels too bad now, apparently wished to set an example to the fair sex in the way of proposing, offered her hand to it young man with whom she had been keeping company for some lime. Sho wished to know of her lover, if he did not think her birthday, which occurred in October, would not be a good day on which to be married. The young man confirmed her statement, which she considered an ac ceptance. Shortly before the arrival of the birthday, the voun" lady asked her lover to nostnonc the weddimr until New Year's day and if he did not think that day would be much nicer. lie tuld her he believed it would be much nicer, so the wedding was postponed until then shortly before that time all arrangements were made by the young lady invita tions were extended to a irood number of friends and all necessaries provide) for the occasion. That day the table was spread, and the roast turkey, the emblem of genuine luxury, placed in the centre to await developments. The hour ap pointed arrived, but much to the unbar rassmctit of the would-be bride, the sup posed groom did not put in an appear aiice. We are sorry to say the young lady was doomed to disappointment, as lis-r lover did not show uo at any time - i and the longer she waited for the souiu of his expected footsteps, the more di3 couraned she became. She should not be condemned for her action, but we I . . i : consider tne xeuow unmaniy w no iiun. upon her in this manner. Such was a young lady leap year experience. Juvenile Poker Players A practice which is growing prevalent among the boys of Plattsmouth ranging i.i age from fifteen years to twenty-one lias recently come to light, and at present t;ie authorities, who have been informed regarding Hie C.VISttnce of sucl1 a ft,lle as" hey have been induigi" iu for some time, regardless of the penalty which tuc state threatens, should parties be exposed, are on the lookout for those boys who have been known for some tim-j to meet each evening in some secluded corners and throw away their earning by holding hands at Poker. If the boys are informed as to how the law deals with gamblers it t.iey liaye any self -respect, they will surely desist. All parents of boys not younger than fifteen or older than twenty might be much surprised should they . losely question their sons whom they consider models. Nearly every eyening when a crowd of these boys can be seen dodging through some alley as though their lives depended on their movements, could be caught playing poker a few mini tes later if the' were followed. I'hey have recently been watched, and as a warning to them we publish these few lines asking them to guard against such recklessness. If parents of these boys do not consider it their duty to look after them, the authorities do and they have threatened to take it in hand imme diately. No doubt many of them will feel sick for awhile and form a dislike for the Hku.yj.d, but such a notice will do them no harm, and probably much good. At the Y. M. C. A. Yesterday. The respect which the Plattsmouth young men have for the efforts made in their behalf on the part of the Young Men's Christian Association was strougl evidenced at the 4 o'clock gospel meeting yest jrday afternoon. It was doubtless the largest gathering of men, for a gos pel service, which has ever met in this city. Over ninety were present, and tlu attc:idauce at these meetings has grown so r.ipidly that seating capacity fortius number had not been prepared, and many stood during the service; but hereafter chairs 'will be on hand to accommodate us mauy as the rooms can hold. These meetings are conducted in an atti active, but very earnest and interest ing manner, and the young men have learned to appreciate aud attend them as a profitable way to spend an hour each Sund iv, and the 15-minutc so"; service, as an opening for the meeting, is entered into with a lively spirit. The attendance yesterday was a surprise to those not aware of the interest manifested in the foi ii' r meetings, and shows the value and extent of the influence of the asso ciatii n work to be ycry great. As the IIekai.ij has said before, those who are financially supporting this work in our city can feel justly proud of their investment. Three conversions were had at tli ; rooms yesterday. Daard of Health Resolutions At the meeting of the bo nd" of health which was held last Saturday to consider the c xpedieney of opening the schools of the city,the board of health decided to request the board of education to open I Ih-i schools under the following restric iv.t.; That no pupil from a family who I ave di theria shall be permuted to attend , , i -, -. . , cnlirw,! mil, cj m-ovi,lril with !i till vsirirn': ,..,,.,. ....: ,i certificate I l.tt.'e elapsed since the recovery of the patient Laving diphther'ui. PERSONALS. Mr. S. Waugh id in Omaha today. Mr. A. Ii. Todd spent Sunday at Omaha. Mr. Simon Clark, of Cedar Creek, i- it. the city. Mr. V. II. Maliek was a passenger l- Omaha this morning. Mr. Frank Stanton, a banker of Louis ville, is in the city today. Senator Polk left for Lincoln this morning to attend legislature. Mr. Fred Carruth and Miss Mary Skiles spent Sunday at Ashland with friends. Mr. John Ayerhart, a roaring politician of Center precinct, is in the city today. Mr. Ed Cummins, who is attending a medical college at Omaha, spent Sunday at home. Mr J. V. Weckbach and t wo daughters, Misses Mary and Anna, spent Sunday in Omaha. Mr. P. Rogers, who has been visiting at his Burlington home, returned to the i ity this morning. Mr. J. Black and family who recently removed to Omaha, are in the city today attending court. They return to Omaha tonight. Mr. Sam Patterson, who spent the holidays at his home here, returned to Cellcvue last night where he is attend ing college. Biddle House Sunday guests: W. T. Brown, Lincoln; G. E. Smith. Lincoln; C. L. Baitlett. Council BlulTs; W. S. Tucker, Chicago. Mr. J. L Singer, representing the firm of Field, Benedict & Co., of Chicago, has been in the city for the past two days. He left this morning. Mrs. Thos. "Wilkinson and two nieces, Grace and Emma Cuminings who have been visiting her for some time, arrived from McCook this morning. Capt. J. J. O'Rourk and son Morris, of Stockton, Kas., who have been visiting their relatives in this city for the past week, returned home this morning. Mr. Howard Brady and family, of Omaha, visited with the family of Mr Geo. VT. Dodffo, of this city over Sunday. They returned to Omaha last night. Mrs Deffenbaugli and sister, Miss Ad. lie Mc Vicar, of Wichita, Kas., after a very pleasant visit at the home ot their uncle. Judge Sullivan, returned home last evening. Mrs. Cnpt. Palmsr accompanied her daughter Miss Clara, who has been spend ing the holidays at home, to Omaha last night. She went to Omaha to resume her studies at Bromell Hall. Miss Yeusror, who has been visiting friends in thcwestern part of the state for several weeks, returned to this city Saturday night t, visit with Tier cousins, the Misses McCoy before returning to her home in Pennsylvania. Messrs. Kirnes, Larson, Davis and Kerr, of this ciiv.cvho were appointed delegates by the Odd Felllow9 to attend a meeting which is being held at Lincoln today in mm Prior to Invoicing Feb. First We Will Give PECIAL LOW PRICES! In Order to Clear Up Our Odds and Ends in our Different Departments. S;pecia,l Bargains In CETS m rui u mi 023 DODE EAST FIRST HATIOUAL BANK. connection with their order, left this morning by the early train for that city Riddle House guests: S. J. Meyer, ! Chicago; W. C Kirkpatrick, St. Joe; S, , Tucker, Chicogo; W. H. Simmons, Kan i - is City; F. G. Andrews, E. A. Maryon i .1. Haskell, Will Clanston, Aug Meyer, i L. G. Gerard, Fred Engel, Omaha; M. E, ' 'Vhecler, Lincoln, C. E. Huffield, Ash .:ud; P. A. Donnell, Lincoln; R. J. Dun ning, Omaha; L. J. Gnthths, Nehawka. Annual Weather Report, 1888. Observations taken at Weeping "Water and prepared for the Herald. January: Temperature, mean 7.G,high est 51 on 31st, lowest -36 on loth; rain tall, t in; snow ran, o in; aays or pre cipitation, a; lair clays, ID; cloudy days. 4; 12th noted for terrible blizzard. February: Temperature, mean 25 5 highest 02 on 17, lowest -19 on 9th, rain fall in; snow fall 5 in; precipitation C clays; fair days, 14; cloudy 5 days. March: Temperature, mean 38.5, high est 78 on 18th, lowest -15 on 6th: rainfal 3 J in; snow fall 7 in; precipitation 10 d.ivs; fair 18 days; cloudy 8 days; one thunderstorm on first. April: Temperature, mean 49.4, highest 80 on 22nd. lowest 17 on 20th; rainfall, 2 in; 10 days of precipitation; lair 15 days: 7 cloudy days; plums blossomed on 23nd. May: Temperature, mean 55.8, highest 80 on 21st, lowest 30 on 14th; rainfall. 02 in: 14 days of precipitation: 8 fair davs; 11 cloudy days; 5 thunderstorms. June: Temperature, mean 07.1, highest 87 on lGth, lowest 30 on 2nd; 4 inches of rainfall: 9 days of precipitation; fair days, 9; 4 cloudy days; 8 thunderstorms; last spring frost on June 1. July: Temperature, mean 77.0, highest 103 on 30th, lowest 57 on 19th; rainfall, i in: 7 days of precipitation; fair days, 20; 4 cloudy days; o thunderstorms. Aug: Temperature, mean, 7l.7,highest 104 on 5th, lowest o2 on 31th; rainfall 5 J in; 12 days of precipitation; fair days, 14; 3 cloudy days; 7 thunderstorms. Sept: Temperature, mean 61.0, highest SO on 5th, lowest 30 cn 30th; rainfall J in; first frost on 28th. Oct: Temperature, mean 40.8, highest 83 ou 8th, lowest 22 on 20th; rinfall l; leaves began falling on the 18th. Xov: Temperature, mean 30.3, highest 75 on 1st, lowest 9 on 22nd; rainfall 1 in; 2 days of precipitation: 15 fair days; 8 cloudy davs; 1 thunderstorm on 1st. Dec: Temperature, mean 30.8, highest 05 on.4th. lowest -0 on 28th; rainfall, J in; snow fall, 5 in; 7 days of precipita tion; 16 fair days; 7 cloudy days. Mean annual temperature 40.3: rain fall for year 27$ in; snow fall 17 in. 1887: Mean temperature 48.9; fall of rain, 2s inches. Mrs. Kessler hr.s a couple of fine rooms to rent. First door west of Pres byterian church, 2t For Rent A fiye-room house just completed near the shops. Enquire of J. V. Weckbach. tf Please call and settle your account with u at once and oblige, d-TT-?Jf W. J. Wabrick. lm nce CLOAKS lo) IB) rn o rii rvn ini m a UNJ UVJ W. A, BOECK'ft Number 143 Rflr. Agnew Held the Lucky Wumber. W. A. BOECE c& CO. THE ASTRONOMERS ASTONISHED! It is Believed the Earth Will be Des troyed Within the Next Six Months. THE CHINESE IN CONVULSIONS They Believe the Earth Will Be Burned Into Ashes. Tremendous Comet in the Heavens A terrible ball of fire has recently been discovered in the Heavens, and is said to be approaching the Earth at the rate of one hundred and seven million miles per day. Astronomers are somewhat alarmed as to the direction in which it is centered, and tell us that if it does not change its course, it will surely be the destruction of the earth. It is estimated to be twelve times larger than the great planet Jupi ter, which is the largest planet of the Universe. Astronomers tell us it will soon be visible to the people of this con tinent. It can be easily observed by the people of China and it is said that the Chinese by close observation have dis covered upon the tail of the great comet printed in rouian letters Ocnrire W. Vass. the only scientific Jeweler residing in Plattsmouth. Citizens, I am yours Fraternally, Geokge W. Vass, it. Astronomer and Jeweler. Stop in at Warrick's and he will show yo-i how to get 25 very fine Cards for that Scrap Album Santa Claus brought yeu. d-w 2t I p WHAT ON EARTH Is the reason people wdl not, can n t, or do not see any difference; in cheap nos trums put up by Cheap John houses or irresponsible parties at enormous profits, rather than take a medicine of world wide reputation and one that is giving universal satisfaction at equal price? No medicine in the world is giving such un- i paralleled satisfaction for Dinifvin" the j blood as IJEGG'S BLOOD PURIFIER &, I BLOOD MAKER, nnd every bottle that does pot do its work will cost you noth ing. For sale by (). P. Smith fc Co., drugguta. The City Meat Market is the best ihch j to buy fresh meats, pork chops, poultry and game o' all kinds. tf HOW CAN PARENTS allow their children to cough and strain i and cough and calmly say: "Oh! .'t is , only a little cold," ami keep giving 'heiii 'cheap and dangerous mediums, ui.til iney are ciowq wmi lung lever or con sumption, when they ran be so nisilv re lieved by B EGGS' CHERRY COUGH SYRUP It has no superior, ami few equals. For sale by O. P. Smith k Co , druggists. Plenty of feed. Hour, graham . meal at Heiscl's mill, tf - nnd COUCH! and COUCH! and COUCH! What in the world is thr reason you will cough and keep conghinirnd still keep trvintr inferior medicines when BEGGS CHERRY COUGH SYRUP will positively relieve your cough at once? This is no advertising scheme, but on actual fact, and we guarantee it. Sold by O. P. Smith & Co., druggists. Drew the Doll. V