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VOL. VIII. NO. I I.
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ONLY A PEW WORDS.
THE MORE YOU SAY, THE LESS
PEOPLE REMEMBER.
JOE & FRANK,
The People's Clothiers,
Will sell Overcoats, Suits, Underwear,
Shirts, Ties, Hats and Caps at Prices
that no other house in America can
beat.
Please step in and take a look at our
Stock and Prices before you buy.
Have you seen our 5Qc AH Wool
Fleece-Lined Underwear?
JOE & FRANK,
Waterman block, - Plattsmouth; Neb
Great
Slaughter
Sale
of All...
Holldau
Goods.
From now until after the
holidays we will sell all Holiday
Goods at 50 cents on the dol
lar, and some for even less.
Come in and let us save
you Money on Toys, Novelties
and Fancy Goods.
We are also making spe
cial Low Prices on Dry Goods
for this week.
CELEBRATE EVACUATION
A Happy New Year Will Dawr for
All Cubans.
Celebration Will Begin .January 1 anil
Continue tor Five Days OM Town
Will lie mly Decorated anil a 4ranl
I'roceaxlon, Hare Meeting ami n Cam
paign Dinner Will lie Jlven.
Havana, Dec. 22. The Cuban will
celebrate American occupation Janu
ary 1 by troraendous rejoicings. Tho
junta, various patriotic clubi and an
executivo committee in each district,
have appointed general committee
to make arrangements and raise funds
for the purpose. The festivities will
last five days and will bo of the most
varied character. A great meeting
will bo held in tho Taoon theater, at
which speeches will be delivered by
well known Cubans. All the clubs
will combine in a grand procession, a
race meeting will be held and a cam
paign dinner will be given to the
Cuban troops. An effort will be made
to have Gomez come to Havana and
take part. Solemn high mass will bo
celebrated in the morning at the
cathedral, at which epcctnl prayers,
suitable to the occa6sion, will bo read.
Arches will be ereetea in all the prin
cipal streets and the houses will be
decorated. Numerous private balls
will be given, to which invitations by
the hundreds are being showered on
tho American officers.
General Clous and Captain Hart,
the latter the ofllcial interpreter of the
comDiissission,calledat the palace this
afternoon to arrange an interview with
the commission and Governor general
Castelianos tomorrow to draw up. the
details of the American occupa.ion
January 1. Colonel Girauta, the secre
tary of tho Spanish commission,, re
ceived them and gave verbal informa
tion as to points already evacuated by
the Spanish troops and the stations
still held. Surgeon Major John J.
Asheuhard will make his second in
spection of the hospitals in Havana to
morrow to ascertain what can be uti
lized by the American authorities.
Judging from his first investigation
only the Alfonso XIII hospital can be
used. That is a modern hospital in a
good locality, fitted with electric
lignt aud other up-to-date appliances.
It has been selected now as a yellow
fever hospital. The other regular
hospital, San Ambwsio, is in bad con
dition. It is doubtful if it can ever be
thoroughly disinfected. The four
others Regis, Beneings, Madera and
Quemados are only buildiDgs tempor
arily used as hospitals and are in very
bad condition. Regia, which is merely
a wharf shed, now ha9 5,0C0 sick. Col
onel- R. M. O'Rsillv, at present in
Jamaica investigating the British
garrison there, will come to Cuba De
cember 30 as chief surgeon in Cuba.
Surgeon Ashenhard will be hi9 execu
tive officer.
Sports to the Front.
On the heels of the announcement
that Jim Corbett will open a saloon
here comes the duws that Bat Master-
son, wysat t li.arp ot tombstone, Ariz..
Doc" Holiday, Ei Casey, "The Skag-
way Kid," Alaska, and "Doc" Brown
of Spokane Fall are coming to Havana
to engage in various enterprises
Judging from appearances the early
history of the western town of America
will be repeated in Havana. Gambling
houses are being opened everywhere
It is a poor building in the busioess
district which has not bids on it for a
location for an American bar. It seems
to be the idea among the sporting
fraternity that Havana will be made
another Monte Carlo toendure through
the reconstruction period, at least.
The fight over electric street rail
way franchises- will begin again after
January ,1. William Mackenzie, the
president of the Toronto Street Rail
way company, who is here with col
leagues, representing the Montreal
and Toronto syndicates, is confident
of obtaining a concession. The posi
tion now, since the revocation of the
franchise granted to the A merican
syndicate by the civil governor, is just
as it was before. The Canadians will
again make an offer and it is believed
in financial circles here that the Har
vey syndicate will enter the field again
without the Montreal and Halifax
backing of its previous offer.
wearer had probibiy t'cen service. He
has apparently completely recovered
his health.
Twenty leath I rum ri.
Nkw Yohk, Dec. 22. l'residon
Murphy of the Jioird of Health ex
pressed the opinion tcxl iy that the city
would bo fully able to control tho epi
derate of grip which is now prevailing
here. The injunction 1)3' tho Hoard of
Health to elevated roads and city
transportation corapmies to fumigate
and thoroughly clean their convey
ances is being carried out.-
The health authorities of Brooklyn
report that during the twenty-four
hours preceding 10 o'clock this morn
ing twonty deaths from grip and
pneumonia occurred. The number of
cases is increasing rather than
diminishing.
Annual Meeting of Farmer' Mutual lu
Durance Company.
The annual meeting of tho Farmers'
Mutual Insurance- company of Cass
county will bo held at the lleil school
houso in Eight Mile Grove precinct.
on Saturday, January 7, at 1:30
p. m., for tho purposo of electing
officers for tho coining year and
transacting such other bu-ines-s as may
como before the meeting.
J. 1. Falter, Sec'y.
William I'enny, an eccentric old
bachelor who lives alone near Dolo
mite, Ala., sets a trap gun for burglars
every time he leaves homo. L.ast July
the gun killed a burglar, who had
broken open the front door and was in
the act of entering the house when he
stepped upon tho invisible spring at
tached to the trigger just outt-ide tho
door. A month later another burglar
had a leg shot off in the same man
ner. A few nights ago while Penny
was at church, Nelson Wright, a sol
dier, forced open the door to rob the
house, and as ho entered he received
both barrels of the gun in the stomach.
He was carted off to jail and died
there. Wright says he was a deserter
from the army and that he fought and
was wounded at Santiago, but did not
give tho number of his regiment. lie
was a stranger thereabouts.
Wli.tr do the Children Drink?
Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new fool drink called
GnAiN-o? It is delicious and nourish
ing and takes tho place of coffee. The
moio Grain o you give the children
the mere health you distribute
througli their systems. Grain-o is
made of pure grains, and when prop-J
erly prepared tastes like the choice
grades of coffee but costs about one-
fourth as much. All grocers sell it.
15c and 2"c.
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I. G. DO VEY & SON I
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Christmas
Be Here....
Will Soon
H Visit Us to Buy your Sensible Gifts... S
Err Elegant Black Brocaded Crepon Dress Patterns. 25
ST: Beautiful Fur Collarettes, from $2.75 up. S3
S: Muffs from 75c up. rS
r: Dresden handle and Gold-mounted Parasols.
Er: Belts and Belt Buckles. zZ
ZZZ Men's Fancy Evening Slippers from 59c. S3
Large assortment Ladies Felt Slippers very cheap.
Beautiful Things in White Lace Pillow Shams, Stand 3
Covers, etc. ZZZ
ZZ: Embroidered Handkerchiefs at all Prices. Si
Initial Handkerchiefs, 5c. 55
ST: Kid Gloves, Mittens in Silk and Kid -all prices. 3
ZZZ Bissel's Gold Medal Carpet Sweepers, $3.00.
Large size Moquette Rugs, 36 in. by 72 in., $3.50. 3
A
g Grocery Dep't..
There's no better Hour made than
Peisel's "Plansiftor," manufactured
ia this city. Ask your grocer for it,
and t no re by get the best ana sup
port d home industry at the same time,
vhi;h builds up the town.
....We have everything" to tickle your palate in this department
Special line of Candies and Nuts for our Xmas trade. -
Z Fancy China Plates, Cups and Saucers, Shaving Mugs, Water Sets, ZZZ
Tumblers a special purchase, in sets, for gifts. 2
j- Lsj11-S We have the largest assortment and cheapest line of these 33
ZZ goods in town. Make your selections at once, as they are selling 3
2 very rapidly.
I E. G. DOVEY ft SON,
EE Leaders in... 55
High Class Merchandise. 52
For Hoarseness.
Benj. Ingerson, of Ilutton, Iud.
says he bad not spoken above a whim
per for months, and ono bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar restored his
voice. It is used very largely by
speakers and singers
For all kinds of fancy groceries call
at F. S. White's. Raisins, currants,
cranberries, all kinds of fruits, and in
fact everything for your Christmas
dinner.
BOOTS
Largest Assortment
In the City...
DEPARTMENT
STORE.
Bryan on His Way Home.
St. Louis, Dec. 22. W. J. Bryan
passed through the city last night on
his way homel He arrived on the
Baltimore & Ohio and departed on the
Missouri Pacific. He was me, with
friends with whom he dined.
"Is it true that you went to New
York for the purpose of consulting
with Carnegie?"
"No, it is not true. Personal busi
ness took me to New York, f held no
conference with Mr. Carnegie," Mr.
Bryan replied. "I have read his opin
ion in reference to annexation and the
military question and am very glad
indeed to know that he has takeu the
position he has."
In reference to the annexation and
expansion question Colonel Bryan said
be stood where he alwas had stood
opposed to a headlong policy of im
perialism by the annexation of con
quered territory without the consent
of the governed.
Little indication of Colonel Bryan's
recent rank In the army appears in his
apparel, though a white campaign hat
would suggest to the passerby that the '
Ine person who disturbed tne con
gregation last Sunday by coughing, is
requested to call on F. G. Fricke & Co.
and get a bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar, which always gives relief.
Flood Overshoes and Rubbers.
25 ca-es saved from tne July flood
which are going to be s'd at half
oi'ice, at Wm. Ilerold &. Son's.
' TO CCKB A COLO IN ON'K OAY
Take Laxative Uromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. -"c. The genuine has
L. B. Q. on each tablet
WHITE'S OPERA HOUSL,
11. .X. WIIITJl, Milliliter.
ONE NIUIIT ONLY-
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27
A Sparkling
Three-Act Comedy,
The Real
Widow Brown
Wholesome Pun,
Splendid Sing-in,
Rich Costumes.
CALF, at $3.25, is custom made,
full stock and is as good as we
could make for $5.00.
KIP, at $2.50, is all solid and no
shoddy. We also have them for
$1.50, $1.75 and $2.00.
GRAIN LEATHER, at $2.75, is
as near waterproof as can be
made.
FELT Boots and First Quality
Overs, at $2.25, can't be beat.
Full line KNITTED SOX and OVERS at Prices to Please.
Warm Shoes and Slippers.
Men's Flannel and Tuft-Lined, at $2.00 and $2.50.
Children's Felt Shoes, 65c. Ladies' Felt Shoes, 85c up
FELT SLIPPERS, 65c up.
Our Felt Goods department is overflowing with
WARM ARTICLES and it. will pay you to see 'em.
Don't Forget lis on Fancy Felt Slippers for Xmas.
They make Appropriate Presents. NO HUMBUGGERY
Legging and O verai tors .
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REPAIRING.
ROBT SHERWOOD
FOOT
MILLINER
Direction of A. Q Scimmon.
Reserved Seats, 50 Cents.
On Hale at Lehnhoft Bros.
..A GREAT. .
Holiday Millinery Sale
To Continue to Jan. 1.
MRS. L'TTERBACK has inaugurated a Spe
cial Millinerv Sale, to continue during the
Holidays, and having an excellent new stock
from which to select, you can make no mistake
by calling upon her. The sale will include all
Trimmed Hats
And Other Goods
Every lady buying goods to the amount of
one dollar will be given a chance on a gold I
watch. Call and see it
MRS. 0. F. UTTERBACK,
Under Bank of Cass County, Plattsmouth, Neb
Flattsmouth Coal Yard
IS THE PLACE TO BUY-
HARD COAL,
CANON CITY, '
SOFT COAL
ALL GRADES OF WOOD.
Hay, Corn, Oata and all Kinds of Feed
Constantly on Hand.
EGENBERGER & TROOP,
THIRD AND MAIN-STS.
FURNITURE
AND UNDERTAKING
House Furnishings,
STOVES, RANGES.
Our stock Is complete ln a.ll lines and we
Id rite our friends to look It orer. We will
endeavor to please you. Call and see us.
STREIGHT 0 SATTLER.
(Bucoessors to Hetry Roeok.)
HARVEY HOLLOWAY
Contractor
nT"1 Builder.
Contracts taken for the erection of Residences
Barns and any kind of carpenter work, in any
part of the county. Call on or address....
HARVEY HOLLO WAT, Plattsmontb. Neb
rHE PERKINS HOUSE,
F. R. GUTHMANN, Prop.
Rates $ and $1.50 -Der Day
Centrally Located and Com
fortably Furnished.
PLATTSMOUTH
NEB J PLATTSMOUTH,
NEB