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I'LATTSMOUTII, Mil!., AI'IML 27, 1898.
VOL. VI. NO. I").
!!' rfPI'f-, l:i,'.lH!",'d,N?V;5-IMlVn ,u. Consolidated Jan. I. W3.
III'. II I'.KA LI I hiublihlieiJ April 1 0 , i StJ t. J
1h1 "FTIR A 1 ITl)
WEEKLY
pEACON opj0p
For Salclby SMITH
THE
jrtrW
"lj hv
Not low priced, but highest grade at
onr reputation. We say these are the
say v too after you have ucd them.
s m.i i:v
IS. 9
F. G. FRICKE & CO.
00 bays a Fine Violin
-j Q , aud Complete Outfit.
00 buys a Mandoline,
tDCi Birdseye Maple, Mahogany or Rose-
wood Finish. Fully guaranteed.
SjR 00 buys An American
guaranteed to stand.
strings, in Mahogany
wood finish.
SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF SHEET HCSIC.
$50 buys a $100 Organ.
Kimball Pianos 1 Oigans
ON EASY PAYMENTS.
Pianos, little used, for $50,
Writ for CataJofn-w and oar Urmt. PACTOBI PRICES.
A. HOSPE, JR., 1513 Douolas Street, OMAHA, HEB.
.2,';--: ... - - .
STILL IN BUSINESS.
rEST r-rs for Weddings, Funerals or Pleasure Pat ties, etc.
j3 attended to promptly. Terms reasonable. Cash preferred
rated Telephone 76.
N. B. W. D. Jones auctioneer all
disposed of
S7--3 a ,
but hare sold direct to the con
aumer for 20 years at whole
sale prices, saving hi in the
dealer s profits.
where tor examination.
.Everything warranted
1 IS styles of Vehicles,
55 styles of Harness.
Ton Bujrfrie. $-'6 to 70.
Surrey s, to 1 i.
:-ges, Phaetons, Traps,
ettes, fcpnng-Koad
Ko. 77. Surrey flarnrs. Prire, $16.00. v aeons, bend for Jarre. fre No. 606 Surrey. Priee. with curtains, lamps, tun.
A tc.od ta aell for $:5. Catalogue of ail our styles, shade, apron and lenders, (00. As good as sella for 'jQ
ELKHART CAKUUUE AM HAIXESS MFG. CO. W. B. PKATT. 8ec. JtJLKUAKT. LHO.
(i-peclal notices under tbis head will be
charge;! for at the rate of S4 cent ger word
ea-h insertion.)
MIS KIXASKOIS.
FOK KI-'Xr. roimi house anf ba.n, 3
doors west of Hotel Kiley. T. H. Pollock.
SFAVIMJ All kinds of plain and fancy sewing,
dressmaking, repairing of gents' and boys'
ciothes done at the rooms of Mrs Oiilla Sher
man, over C'oates' hardware store. Main
street.
1 ifANTKP Actie. sober and trustworthy man
II to trawl tlir uch this section. Salary SW a
moiitli. payable weekly ami expenses: splendid
opportunity. Address SUKl'P company. Ml'
Chestnut street, Philadelphia. Pa.
H. D. BARR
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE..
Fire Insurance at Actual Cost. Collec
tions (iiven Special Attention. ".Vt.mi'l
Acres of school Lands for Lease.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
Reading Pooms and Dispensary,
Hrew lSuiltliug, riattsiiioulh, it.
Open from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. and 7 to 9 p.
tu. Service each Sunday. 1a.m.
A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY.
FOLEY'S
HOf3EY and
IS THE
GREAT THROAT and
LUNG REMEDY.
& PARMELE.
SHERWIN-WfLLiAMS CO.
MAKE
PAINT
FOR
Houses,
Barns,
Floors,
Cupboards, Shelves,
Furniture,
Bath Tubs,
Buggies,
Farm Tools. Etc.
-A- special paint for each pur-
nose, not one slap-dash mix
ture for all.
fair, honest prices. You know
best paints we know of. You'll
Guitar,
Steel
or Rose
$60, $80 to $100.'
W. D. JONES...
Cass Couify's
Oldest : LJveryman,
618 MAIN STR
T,
Hack orders
Call and pet
kinds of goods and f-m stock
Ship any
Carria -
Wagon
and Milk
Annual Sales over6, 000,000 Boxes
FOE BILIOUS AUD KEKV0U3 DIS0EDEES
pneh as TTind and Tain in tho Stomach.
Giddiness. Fulness after moals. Head
ache. Dizziness. Drowsiness I'lushinsra
of Heat. Loss ot Appetite. Costlveness.
Blotches on the Skin. Old Chills, Dis
turbed Sleep. Frinhtful Dreams and all
Nervous and Trembling Sensations.
THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE BELIEF
IN TWENTY MINUTES. Every sufferer
w ill acknowledge them to be
A WONDERFUL MEDICINE.
KEF.C1IAM-S PILLS, taken as direct
ed, will quickly restore. Females to com
plete health. They promptly remove
obstructions or irret;ularitis of the sys
tem and cure Mck Headache. For a
Weak Stomach
Impaired Digestion
Disordered Liver
IN MEN, WOMEN OR CHILDREN
Beecham's Pills are
Without a Rival
And liaro th
. LARGEST SALE
bf any Patent .Medicine In the Wor'd.
25o. at all Drug Stores,
H1HT
1
ill
Under Neutrality Laws Their
Fleet Must Get Out
AND LHAV1: Vl-RDE ISLANDS
Anil S--k Uthrr Ourt-m We May lluve
u C'lmnre to Oet Ht Tli-in M uht
Now Fight Our Navy or
It tin Away.
Washington, D. C, April 'J.t
3:30 j). m. special to tho Nks
Tho Spanish bank at St. Thomas,
Wett Indies, has collaps-od as a result
of tho war diHicu'.tios with the United
States.
The American torpedo boat Somers
is tied up in English waters under the
neutrality laws and cannot, therefore
03 brought into service.
Tho Spanish ship Panama., which
left New York, April 20th, was today
captured in Cubin writers by tho
American war ship Mangrove.
The neutrality laws compels the
Siini?h fleet to s til fi oni Cape Verde
isla ids tomorrow. It is doubtful if
they will come out to meet the Ameri-
c n navy.
The captu-'o of a Spanish torpedo
boat with 1)00 men on ho i d is rep rle
When the Spanish fleet teaves the
Verde islands it is believed here and
hoped that the American fleet can get
at her and try our mettle upon the
seas.
Spain has concluded to recognize
privateering.
General Ulanco cables ' Madrid that
b.3 can defend Havana without the aid
of Spanish warships.
Commander of the Spanish fleet
at Verde islands frays ho will sail
against the American squadron
tomorrow, order or no order.
London, April 20. An extraordi
nary issue of the London Gazette,
issued this morning, contained the
customary royal proclamation of neu
trality, defending the attitude of
Jlritish officials and British subjects
during tho war between Spain and
the United States It is identical
with the proclamation issued at the
time of the China-Japanese war.
Key West Fla.., April 20. The
Newport is coming in with two prizes.
a schooner and a sloop.
Omaha, April 20. The Thurston
Rifles and the Omaha Guards leave
here tomorrow morning for Lincoln
to go into camp and await orders to go
to the front.
lie Was Turned Loose.
Jack Ellis the felllow who struck a
drill officer of the volunteers Satur
day night and who was fined $5 and
costs in Judge Archer's court yester
day, was today let out on his promise
to be a better citizen and a better
soldier in the future. He was very
penitent and regretted very much his
conduct that caused him to be incar
cerated. He is anxious to become a
fu'.l fledged 6oldier and go to the front
and was given his liberty that he
might join the ranks of the volunteers
and go into active service. Drill mas
ter Groves was very lenient with the
man and after giving him a good lec
ture on insubordination consented
that he be set at liberty in hopes that
he will be a better man in the future.
Didn't Io It.
Cam Klepser, the man who was ai
rested at Weepirg Water a few dajs
ao on the complaint of a woman,
charging that he had criminally as
saulted her, wis in the city today.
Ilis hearing occurred yesterday and
the court decided th?.t he was not
guilty :is charged. Mr. Klepser states
that i he complaint was simply an ef
f.irt to get money; blackmail i ni
noti.iig les, according 1o the judg
ment of the court. The matter has
b 'eii placed in the bauds of the county
attorney, but we doubt if anything
comes from it. The woman is prob
ably an adventuress.
There will be a special pr.iyer and
Sunday School business meeting at
South Park church, Thursday even
ing, at S o'clock, for the purpose of re
organizing a Sunday School union or
mission. The pastors and all Sunday
School wo; kers of the city are invited
to be present and .-:s-ist in this much
n Wei work.
Today is the 79th anniversary of
American Odd Fellowship. A cele
bration is being held at Auburn at
which the grand officers are in attend
ance. W. C. C awford and wife of this
city ai-e among tho number ot'joj'ing
the festivities.
New Improvements.
The Pearl Steam laundry has just
received one of the latest pattern
bosom, collar and cuff ironera from
Chicago, and is better prepared than
ever to do nice work. Remember
Pearl Steam laundry. Main street.
Pansy plants 20 and 30 cents per
dozen. All colors at L. A. Moore's.
Call early and select your choice.
fin i u i nnn Aiunrn m
W A l I A K 1 1 Mill
ANSWEKINU Til K It OIL CALL
This one fought with Jackson and fiiccil the tight
w ith I .ce ;
That one followed Sheiman as he galloped to
the sea ;
Hut they're inarchin' on together, just as friendly
as can be.
And they'll answer to the toll call in the
niornin' !
They'll rally to the iiijht
In the stormy day and nirfht.
In bonds that no cruel fate shall sevtr:
While the storm-winds wait on hinh
Their ringing battle-cry:
"Our country our country forever '. "
The old Hag aboveictii is rippling down its
red-
Kach crimson stripe the emblem of the blood of
heroes shed ;
It shall wave for them victorious, or droop above
them dead.
For they'll answer to the roll call in the
niornin !
They'll rally to the Unlit
In the stormy day and niht.
In bonds that no cruel fate shall sever;
While their far-famed battle-cry
Shall go ringing to the sky:
"Our country our country forever!''
Frank L. Stanton.
Conipmiy No. 1.
The following is a list of those who
huve signed tho roster for Cuban vol
unteers up to the present time:
I). C. McEntee II. Ouy Livingston
Thos. 1. Chapman .'!r,ts. 11. Seaile
Chas. L. Spencer John I). Kobbins
Geo. K McCauley Abe J. l'eppeiberg
L'rank McCarthy Meiritt T. Kerr
Oeo. l'oisall ir. Ralph Wright
Thos Walburn Thos. Carrol
Anton F sher W. 1'. Kite
11. K. Spencer J. M- Kllis
I. D. Iligley C. L. Farthing
Chas. L. llubiuger (. 1 1 . ( iilmorc
James Bajeck Harry Adair
I M. F. Waters Clarence Fi ye
Matthew Gering 15. Cecil Jack
K L. I.arkin Chas. j chermei hoi u
Johu (jreeson Humphrey Hates
J. II. Palmer Geo. 1. Guild
Frank M. Hasson 15. Van I lorn
Chris. Schauman Hiram G. Kobine
Gene Williams L. M.l'otts
II. . Hay Daniel Andrews
Will Carmack A. E. Wiuegarder
J. F. Muck Gus K. Rhode
M. H. liarnholdt M. L. Clark
. E. McLain J. H.Crisman
has. Hobson John A. Murray
T. Parker Sanimons Will Adair.
We wish to call the attention of our
delinquent subscribers to the fact that
we would be very mucn pleased if they
would call and p:iy up what they owe
on the semi-weekly lit. It lakes
money to run a newspaper.
AYOCA ITEMS.
E. J. Emmons held preaching srei
vices at Murray last Suuday.
Walter Wood i f Wood Bros , South
Omaha, was in town Saturday evening
and Sunday.
Mrs. Robert Wilkinson h;:s been
visiting in Nebraska City and Dunbar
the past week.
J. Worral of tho Herald was up fiom
Syracuse last Friday and made us a
pleasant call.
James W. Rrooks has moved his
family and goods to his new home in
Weeping Water.
Dr. and Mrs. Hillis with a number
of other parsons from Berlin attended
church here last Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Buss from Syra
cuse were visiting with Mr. Pcck
ham and family the latter part of last
week.
Arbor Day was appropriately ob
served by tha school here and ended
with a picnic in the afternoon in the
woods.
Two of our citizens have signified
their willingness to enlist as chip
lains in the war, two young ladies
as nurses, and one young- man as a
private in the ranks.
Miss Mabel Crawford f om Lincoln
will give an elocutionary recital at
the Congregational church Friday
evening of this week, under the aus
pices of the Ltdies Aid Society.
Admission 10c.
Tne brick has bcei bought for
the new bank building which will be
erected on Main street, by the Bank
of Avoca. Work on the foundation
will begin this week. This buiiding
will be quite an improvement to our
town.
The Demo'-est contest hist Friday
evening was well attended and all
who took part did well. Miss Mabie
Peckham carried off the honors of
the evening. There were six c mtest
ants. Music was furnished by a ladies'
quai tette from Weeping Water.
1 he flag is being displayed from the
business houses and residences every
day as news continues to come in from
war circles. Today Atoher ClarK. II.
Spies. Jos. Fetzer, B A. McE'wain,
Weckbach & Co., the Pearl steam
laundry, J. Pepparberg, J5. Elson
Jonathan Ilatt, Kuhney's barbershop
and Judge Archer put up the colors
Every citizen should follow suit.
Don't bore your neighbor by borrow
ing the News, be independent, sub
scribe for it and read all the news
seven davs in the week.
Tho young ladies of St. Marys
Guild wiil give an "experience party
Wednesday evening at the home of
Miss Barbara Garing on Sixth street.
Dainty refreshments, a good vocal
program and a pleasant evening will
be assured. All for the modest sum of
15c at door. All are welcome. He
member the date, Wednesday evening
April 27.
Hay Fop Sale
Either in the bale or loose, as may
be desired.
C. L. Stull, Oreapolis, Neb.
and
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Saturday Morning, April 23
AND CONTINUING FOR ONE WEEK, THE
RT
WILL SHOW ONE OF THE HANDSOMEST
..AND LARGEST LINES OF..
Capes,
Jackets,
Wraps, Skirts
...AND
Shirt Waists
Ever shown in the west. These goods are all New, Stylish,
and the Highest Grade, and will be sold
ASr PRICES TO PLEASE.
f - I
fr-v s. i '
' X- "'I '
N v '
Ks -i
and we hope you will
Kemrmbcr the Date
The Knights and Ladies of Security
will give an ice-creum social Thurs
day evening April 2Sth in Union
Block next to the M. E. church. Ice
cream and cake or coftee and cake 10c
everybody invited.
Shake into Your Shoes.
Allen's Foot Ease, a powder for the
feet. It cures painful, swollen, smart
ing nervous feet and instantly takes
the sting out of corns and bunions. It's
tho greatest comfort of the age. Al
len's Fcot-Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. It is a certain cure
for sweating, callous and hot, tired,
aching feet. Try it today. Sold by
all druggists and shoe stores. By
mail for 25 cents in stamps. Trial
package FREE. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Special Kx ami nut ion.
Since there are several who desire
to tako tho county examination
before the regular one in May, there
will be a special examination next
S iturd ly, April oOth.
Gto. L. Fa it LEV,
County Superintendent.
Kelief in Six Honrs
Distressing kiduey and bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by "The
Gukat Sorm Ami;kican Kidxky
CCKI5." It is a great surp; ise on ac
count of its exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in bladder, kidneys and
back, in male or female. Relieves
retention almost immediately. If you
want quick relief and cure, this is the
remedy. Sold by Gering & Co., Drug
gist, Piattsmouth. Neb.
Go to Anthony's music store on iower
Main etreel for every thing in the way
of sheet music.
E l ward Fitch will lecture at
White's opera house this evening
on Cuba and the American Navy.
This will be magnificently illustrated
with a floe stereopiienn. Don't fail
to see these views and hear Mr.
Haverstcck sing "Americ ." Ad-mis-ion
2- cents.
See A. R. Newcomb before you buy
a piano or o-gan. He handles the
best instruments m ide and will give
you the lowest prices.
lee, lee, Jee!
Best OK ice, clear as crystil and
cold as Klondike. Telephone No. "2.
McMaken & Sox.
Old papers for sale at this ofSca.
D
DADTMCMT
cs3 Jackets, Wraps, Skirts 1
SHIRT WAISTS.
MENT
w
This Special Sale will last but ONE WEEK.
We propose to show to the people of Platts
mouth that it is entirely unnecessary to go to
Omaha for a single article. The Department
Store is strictly up-to-date in all lines. We
have secured the consignment of a large line
of Jackets, Capes, Wraps, Skirts and Shirt
Waists from one of the largest manufacturers
in the east. We have capes ranging in price
from $2.00 to $15 ; Skirts from $1.00 to $15 ;
Shirt Waists from 25c to $10. The oppor
tunity of seeing this great line of Goods will
not be offered in Plattsmouth again this sea
son. We desire to call your attention to the
fact that this Special Sale lasts but one week,
avail yourself of this Great Opportunity.
Opposite Bank of Cass County, Plattsmouth.
Give the Children a Drink
called Grain-O. It is a delicious, ap
petizing, nourishing food drink to
take the place of colTe:-. Sold by all
grocers ana liked by all who have used
it because when properly prepared it
tastes like the finest colTee but is free
from all its injurious properties.
Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens
the nerves. It is not a stimulant but a
health builder, and children, f:s well
as adults, can drink it with great
benefit. Cot-ts about one-fourth as
much as coffee. 1-5 and i.."e.
Light Itraiiinas,
And fancy Game Bant mis for s 1c: also
eggs for setting. Enquire of William
Giiraour, or leave orders at Egenber
gcr & Troop's, where som of the
chickens mav be seen.
A little boy a.-ked for a bottle of
"get up in the morning as fast you
can," the druggist recognized a house
hold name for "De Witt's Little Early
Riser." and gave him a bottle of those
famous little pills for constipation,
sick headeacbe, liver and stomach
troubles. V. G. Frieke, & Co
Ice, lee, le!
Place 3 our order with MeMaken &
Son and get I'l KK CKYHTAL nr.-:. Tele
phone No. 72.
TO t'l'BE A ( OLII IN ONK 1.Y
Take Laxative Bromo Qui nine Tabic-Is.
All druggists refund the rnonej" if it
fails to cure. 2-c. The genuine bus
L. .tt Q. on each tablet.
White's Opera House,
V. .J. AVhite, Manager.
ONE NKIIIT ONLY
EDWARD P. FITCH
Will Deliver His Intensely Interesting
ILLUSTRATED
LECTURE ON...
CUBA
This will be Magnificently lUu-tratel by
a Calcijm Ligiit, an J over luu Views of
Cuba and pictures of the vessels of the L".
S. navy will be shown, as well as many
pictures of the Maine, before and ahcr
the explosion in Havana harbor. No ex
hibition with steriopticon has ever been
shown in I'iattsinouth equalling tlii.-s in
interest or in excellence.
ADMISSION, 25 Cents.
No Extra Charge lor Reserved Seats.
Tickets on Sale at Lehnhotl 's.
STORE
ore;
FiRST-
NATIONAL BANK
Ol' I'LATTSVOL'TII, NEIi.
PAID UP CAPITAL.
$50,000
Oiiors the very best facilities lor the
liroiiiijt transaction of
Legitimate Banking Business.
STOCKS, bonds, (rold, tro vernrncnt and local
securities rxjuzht and sold. Oeposltb re
ceived and Interest allowed on the certB
catos. Drafts drawn, avallaDle Id any
part of the U. S. and all the principle
towns of Europe. Collections made and
proriptly remitted. Highest market
(jrlce paid for county warrants, state
and county bonds.
DIRECTORS:
H. N. Uoi y, I). Haw k?vi(rth, S. Waugh,
b E. White, G. E. Dovey.
Geo. 10. Dovey, I're:s., S. Waugh, Cashier,
II. N. Dovcy, Abst. Cashier.
Excelsior Meat Market
REST OF EVERYTHING
! In the meat line can be found at M. L
' Johnso.i's formerly Petersen's
! MEAT MARKET
Alain, Eet ween Third and Fjourth St.
Everything I renh and of the Rent
OuMliry. Careful Attention to
i lie Trle anrl the Mont Itea
Honall 1'rn-en.
M. L. JOHNSON.
HARVEY HOLLOVVAY
Co ii trn at or
J3 ni Icier.
Contracts taken for the erection of Kesidctn:et,
I:arns an I any kind of carpenter work, iu any
part of tin; County. Call on or address....
1IKYKY IIOIXOIVAY, I'lattumonth. Neb
. HARD COAL.
MisxtMiri Coal, Genuine Canon ( it j Coal
... FOR CASH. ...
Ix'ave orders at F. S. White's Stcre.
W. J WHITE.