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NEWS OF THE
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A Qrlst of
Interesting News
from Staff
Correspondents.
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UNION ITKH.4.
K II Fran 8 luado a busiuuss trip to
Omaha Tuesday.
C. K. Upton and Anios McNamee
were in Omaha Wodnutidiiy.
Vory fow farmer's in town these daye,
aa tho roads are vory bad.
W. M. Claroy of Nebraska City
camo up Tuesday morning.
Laltua camp No. lOSM, M. W. A.,
elected omcorB Wednesday night for
the ensuing year.
Mrs. S. II. Hutchinson and Frank
Curry, of Hastings, Iowa, urrivod
hero Tursday night.
Larry Clarence and brido arrived
from Iowa Tuesday night and will
tnuke their homo on tho old farm
northoast of town.
(J. W. Loach's little boy, aftor a
sickness of sovoral weeks, died .Sun
day and was buried Monday at the
cemetery, west of town. Kov. Dillon
preached the funeral at the Itaptist
church.
Oron Ewoll of McPaul, In., G. W.
Surface of Bartlett, In., and Rev.
Taylor Surfaco and family of Mynard,
Itev. I'. Surface of Corning1, la., and
Mrs. Dr. Preist of Emerson, la., came
in Wednesday to attend tho funeral of
Itev. J. Surfaco.
Tho funeral of R'jv. J. Surfaco was
preached Thursday at 11 a. m. at the
U. B. church, northeast of town by
Kov. J. J. Lohr of Xehawha. IJo was
buried at tho old Union cemetery.
The death of Mr. Surfaco was very
sudden. IIo got up Tuesday morning
and built the fire, as well as usual;
epoko to his wife and told her the
Lord had called him, and fell over.
Dr. Walker was called, but could do
nothing for him, and he died shortly
after.
MIKDOCK ITKSIS.
A. Z iblo made a business trip to
Omaha last Thursday.
Charles Stroy and sister, Anna, were
Omaha visitors last Tuesday.
Will Gentry was hore over Sunday
visiting his mother, Mrs. Woods.
Mis9 Lena Dehning is spending a
spending a fow weeks with her sister,
Mrs. F. W. Schliefort.
Jake I'atton of Macedonia, la., is here
visiting his si6tor, Miss Mattie. He
says this is a fino country
The entertainment at tho school
house Wednesday evening was quite
well attended, and gave good satisfac
tion. Henry Toodter bought the John II.
Stoll eight eighty acres, one and one
half miles southeast of Wabash, paying
84,000.
Phil Nichel was tho successful bid
der on the Wm. Bteder eighty, pay
ing t32,000 for the same. He got a
good piece of land cheap.
Hunting in this locality is reported
good. One local nimrod bagging
twenty-eight quail in two hours. Out
of a flock of fifteen he brought down
fourteen.
The First United Evangelical church
will dedicate their new ediCre next
Sunday, when Bishop Dubs will con
duct the services, and will remain
several days to assist in the revival
meetings which will immediately fol
low the dedication.
On Thursday at the home of John
Leutchens, two miles east of Murdock,
occurred the marriage of his oldest
daughter to August Ochlerking.
They will go house keeping on Mr.
Ochlerking's farm a half-mile east,
where they will be at home to their
many friends.
and Wednesday. George baa a good
position at hi trade la hia new home.
Wea. Stoneklog waa an Omaha pas
senger Wednesday.
Mrs. George Hollenbeck waa a
Plattsmouth visitor Thursday.
Joe Kunzmann haa gone to Surprise,
Neb., to vibit hia brother. Will.
Jack Phillips of Seneca, Neb., is
visiting friends here this week.
Frank Dickson of L ulsville was
here looking after lumber Interests
Thursday.
Our blacksmith is kept busy these
cold days shoeing horses. Nich Shue
is helping him.
Mr. Ilohrdanz and two eons of Mur
dock were visiting with G. L Mel
singer and family this week.
Part of tho fusionista of this precinct
are well pleased with the appointmen
of W. V. Allen for senator, while
some are of the opinion that Allen
wants every appointive office in sight
John Sears of Sheridan oounty ia
visiting his son. Con. Mr. Sears
visited here a short time a year ago,
and while here made many friends
who were glad to see him back again
The Modern Woodmen at their
regular meeting last Tuesday niht
elected officers for the ensuing year
With the exception of banker and
eentry the old officers were re-elected
T. E Williams was elected banker
and Henry Inhelder sentry. The or
der here is in a most flourishing con
dition at the present time having
about sixty members.
BRIEFLY TOLD.
CEDAK CREEK II APJPENINGS.
A number of our farmers still have
some corn to husk.
George Frey of Scribner, Neb., was
visiting with his mother last Tuesday
ALYO ITEMS.
George Oliver last week sold his
confectionery business to John Henry
who took possession Monday.
The Epworth League gave an oyster
supper Friday evening and, in spite of
the inclemency of the weather, had a
very good attendance.
William H. Kitsell and Miss Mall
cinth bird, two well-known young
people of this vicinity, were united in
marriage December 5.
The Dunkard's have been holding
revivals at their church south of town.
and three of tho converts were bap
tized in J. J. Miller's pond, Thursday,
by Rev. Snavely.
Last Sunday the eleven-year-old son
of A. Ingwerson was thrown from his
horse, receiving a broken shoulder
and being rendered unconscious for
some time. He was picked up and
carried into the drug store and, after
regaining consciousness, was taken
home.
Harry Hendell, who has been work
ing for George Foreman for the past
three months, intends to etart for his
old home, in England, on Wednesday
of this week. Harry has not been
home for eleven years, during which
time his father, a sister and a brother
have died, and he has decided to re
turn and visit the remaining members
of his familv.
MYNARD MOTES.
Rev. T. K. Surface has been called
to Union by the death of his father.
Our grain dealers have been having
a vacation for some time on account of
the low prices for grain.
Miss Ada Kiser was pleasantly sur
prised by her friends on the occasion
of her sixteenth birthday.
A singing class has been -organized
at Liberty cburch to teach our young
peep'e the rudiments of vocal music
We understand there is a new firm
in town, Barker & Peterson, dealers
in pumps, wind-mills and pump re
pairs.
S. O. Cole's new residence is about
completed. This will give Mr. Cole
one of the largest and most commod
ious farm houses in the county.
JUDGE ItAMSEY 1IONOKKD.
Otoe County Petit Jury Tenders Ilm a
Reception and Uanqnet.
The following account of the recep
tion and banquet tendered Judge
Ramsey at Nebraska City is taken
from the News of that place:
"A farewell reception and banquet
was given Judge Basil S. Ramsey, the
retiring judge of the district court of
this district last evening by John J.
Teten and the members of the petit
jury at the Atlantic house, which is
under the management of Messrs.
Kinderman & Effenberger. The
spread was one of the finest ever seen
in this city and nothing was left un
done that would add to the pleasure of
the evening. There were nearly 100
plates laid and the feast consisted of
all the delicacies of the season.
"On motion of Judge J. W. Elton,
District Judge-elect Paul Jeesen was
chosen as toast-master and he did the
honors of the occasion in his usual
pleasing manner. Those who res
ponded to toasts were A. L. Timblin,
James W. Eaton, John J. Tetsn, Dr.
J. P. Nesbltt, Anton Zimmerer, John
C. Watson, Judge B. S. Ramsey, Cou
rad Scholl, C. W. Seymour, William
Moran, F. P. Ireland, John V. Mor
gan, E. A. Brown, R. M. Taggart, W.
W. Wilson, John Fretwell, D. H.
Harris, Charles Bremer and others.
It was an evening that will long be
remembered. The responses to the
toasts were timely and quite heavily
ladened with mirth-making words and
expressions. In the whole, the even
ing was one that will be one of toe
bright spots in the life of those who
participated. Judge Ramsey kindly
thanked all for the many expressions
of good cheers and Judge Jessen said
that he hoped to be as well treated at
the close of his term of office.
"At the close of the banquet a vote
rf thanks was tenered the members of
the jury and also those whose hospi
tality all had enjoyed during the
evening."
W. O. W. Election.
At a meeting of Evergreen camp.
No. 70, Woodmen of the World, last
evening, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
Counsel commander H. M. Soen
nicbsen. Advisor lieutenant S. P. Holloway.
Banker J. L Unruh.
Clerk C. E. Witherow.
Escort Gus Rhode.
Sentry J. R. Kelley.
Watchman H. T. Batton.
Physician E. W. Cook.
Manager Thomas Walling.
A committee was appointed to make
arrangements for an entertainment,
to be held at the time when the above
officers are installed, which will be the
first meeting in January.
Cram Is In for It.
David Crummel Stewart bai been
indicted by the federal grand jury for
passing counterfeit money. He is
charged with passing a spurious silver
dollar on Louis Goldsmith. Stewart
lived on the Platte bottom below
Bellevue, and is supposed to have be
longed to the old McCarty gang.
Omaha Daily News.
J. B. Clark, Peoria, 111., says, "Sur
geons wanted to operate on me for
piles, but I cured them with De Witt's
Witch Hazel Salve." It ia infallible
for piles and skin diseases. Beware
of counterfeits. F. G. Fricke & Co.
C. A. Marshall, Dentist.
A. W. A t wood sells glass.
Oysters served in any style at
Shinn's cafe. Perkins house block.
Eirl Weeoott, who is suffering with
diphtheria, is reported somewhat iru
proved today.
The commlasionera were engaged to
day ia checking up the books in the
county judge's office.
The Turners are arranging to give
one of their popular dances Saturday
evening, December 16.
The Plattsmoulh club in planning
to give a colonial ball January 1, 1900
invitations are to be sent out in a few
days.
Have you a cold? A dose of Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup at bedtime
will remove it. Price 25c and 50c
F. G. Fricke & Co.
The ladies of the Methodist church
will give a "sweet sixteen" social at
the A. O. U. W. hall on Thursday
evening, December 21.
Three hundred pair men's sample
gloves and mitts just received at Wm
Herold & Son's and will Do sold at ex
actly wholesale prices.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers purify
the blood, clean the liver, invierorato
the system. Famous little pills for
constipation and liver troubles. F. G
Fricke & Co.
The sewer at the jail became clogged
up yesterday, allowing the water to
overflow. The commissioners are hav
ing larger pipes put in to prevent any
further trouble.
Have you examined Bennett & Tutt's
holiday goods? If not you do so at
once. They have the finest line of
decorated China and fancy ware that
was ever brought to Plattsmouth.
Mrs. D. A. Campbell has been sen
ously ill with gastric fever for three
weeks. Yesterday she was able to sit
up for a few moments and was thought
to be on the way to recovery. Lin
coin Journal.
County Judge-elect J. E. Douglas
and Mrs. Douglas of Weeping Water
are in the city looking at a number of
pieces of property with a view of pur
chasing. It is impossible to find a de
sirable house to rent just now.
Mr. J. Sheer, Sedalia, Mo., saved
his child's life by One Minute Cough
Cure. Doctors had given her up to
die with croup. It's an infallible cure
for coughs, colds, grip, pneumonia,
bronchitis and throat and lung
troubles. Relieves at once. F. G"
Fricke & Co.
There are few ailments so uncom
fortable as piles, but they cm easily
be cured by using Tabler's Buckeye
Pile Ointment. Relief follows its use,
and any one suffering from piles can
not afford to neglect to give it a trial.
Price, 60c in bottles; tubes 75c. F. G.
Fricke & Co.
Dr. E. D. Cummins was called Jto
Omaha this morning as a witness in
the Benscotor case. The doctor was
called to care for Benecoter the morn
ing he was found in the alley. A jury
was secured in the case yesterday and
the work of examining witnesses is
now going on.
RAILROAD NOTES AND PERSONALS
Jack Phillips, the boiler maker, is
visiting friends in town. He is now
working for the Burlington at Seneca.
Considerable interest is shown in
railroad circles in regard to the pro
posed plan of the B. & M. and North
western railroads to build a net work
of lines throughout the Black Hills
region. When completed, this road
will run through a highly mineralized
section of the country and one which
holds promise of rich fulfillment. The
new line will connect the Burlington
with the Northwestern by a road east
and west across the center of the hills.
Section Foreman Charles McGuire
returned this morning from a weeks
visit with friends at Ottumwa, I a.
Roadmaster Pat O'Donnell of the
Burlington was looking after company
business in the city today.
Contractor Sam Sawtelle, who had
charge of the grading on the Iowa
side of the river, was in the city to
day. He now has a similar contract
near Chicago and came to Omaha for
a visit with his family.
Liver complaints cured by Beech-
am'a Pills.
rr.KSONAI. MENTION.
Mrs. W. L. I'ickett visited In Omaha
this afternoon.
Mrs. I). S. Guild was a visitor in tho
metropolis today.
Hilt Wescott returned yesterday
from his visit 'o Ottawa, Kan.
A large Bupp'y of Christmas trees
were received by local merchants to
day. Clothier Frank J. Morgan was trans
acting business in Omaha this after
noon. Charles Sullivan went to Omaba
this afternoon to attend the Benscoter
trial.
Ex-County Commissioner John C.
Hayes of Elm wood is in the city on
bu&iness.
H. C. Long, a Btock feeder residing
near Murray, was in the city on busi
ness today.
Martin Ruby and family of Mynard
came up yesterday for a &hort visit in
this city.
T. II. TolifT, the harness maker, was
ooking at the sights in Omaha this
afternoon.
Cashier S. Waugh of the First Na
tional bank made a business trip to
Omaha today.
James W. Holmes, who recently em
barked in the mercantile business in
Murray, was in the city today visiting
his father, A. M. Holmes.
B. Baker returned to hia home in
Omaha this afternoon, after a visit in
the city wiih his sisters, Mrs. C. H.
Parmelo and Miss Sarah Baker.
Mrs. C. S. Johnson and little daugh
ter returned this morning from a
visit with relatives at Milan, 111. Af
ter a short visit here she will return
to her home at Schuyler.
II. B. Groves of Plattsmouth was in
the city Wednesday, making arrange
ments for Omaha artists to appear in
a concert to be given by the Misses
Marie Louise and Lillian Nebriska at
Nebraska City. Omaha Bee.
Ed Oliver, T. S. Clifford, Wesley
Bookmier, Anton Chautka and N. P
Sackett of Omaha left yesterday for
Kansas City. At that place the party
expects to meet Messrs. Gering and
Coates, and go on down to Texas
county. Mo., to look at the land .which
the latter gentlemen have for sale.
Her Explanation.
Said he: "Now do you think
It's the proper thing to do,
To call me 'small potatoes'
Because I'm mashed on you?"
"Of course it is," she answered,
And his fond hopes were dashed"
You see, the smaller potatoes are
The easier they are mashed."
'TREET HATS for $1.25"
Worth $2.25. $2 50 and $3.00
.Pattern Hats.
Worth 7 and 8; for 4.SO and 5 OO
....ALSO A FINK LINE OK
Hats from $1.50 to $3
AT TUE
Main Street, bet. Fonrth toil Fifth.
JOHN WATERMAN,
DKALKK IN
Lumber and Coal
Mendota Coal, $4 50
Hard Coal, - - 9.00
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But our Mufflers arrived
ahead of it. We have the
Original Ojford jviufner
in 50 cents, $1.00, $1.50 and
$2.25 qualities. Christmas
buying made easy at our store.
6. L Wescott & Son.
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You'll Have to
Hurry
A new assortment of pipes just re
ceived at II. Spies'. Call and examine
the stock.
Prof. Harbour's Lecture.
Tho subject of Prof. E. H. Barbour's
lecture at the Presbyterian church
next Tuesday evening, December 19.
will be "The Formation of the World.'
The lecture is very popular as well as
instructive, having very fine views
At the clooe a number of views of the
Yellowstone Park will be given. The
lecture is under the auspices of the
high school, the proceeds of which
will go toward purchasing a piano for
the eckool.
Special Cap Sale -
At Herolds.' The second lot of men's,
boys' and children's caps just received
is better than the last lot that sold
like hot cakes. This lot is the same
price 9 cents for your choice of caps
worth up to $1.00.
Impress your memory with the fact
that Bennett & Tutt will have a full
supply of candies, nuts and frmts for
the holidays. Also Christmas trees,
holly, mistletoe, etc.
Fancy Christmas Boxes
Equal to highest grade 10c cigars
Buy a box of Pepperberg's make to
send to your out of town friends.
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ParcheesI, 90c.
Double-nine black Dominoes, 25c. "Lot
to. Battle of Manila, Nellie Bly, Authors,
Checkers, Fireside Games, Pillow Dex,
Old Maid. Fish Pond.
We can show games till you are
weary
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Just call at Fanger's Department Store,
And see my stock of toys g"alore.
I'll be in town for a week or two,
Just call and give me an interview.
I'm just as busy as I can be,
Getting" ready for Xmas you see,
I have headquarters at the Department Store,
With two or three carloads (?) of toys, or more.
You can find what you want
And the prices will suit.
I have horns that will blow,
And guns that will shoot.
Drums, whistles and dollies,
And everything- nice,
We can fill your order
In less than a trice.
Don't forget where I'm stopping
At the Cash Department Store.
Just follow the crowd and
You will reach the door.
Old Santa Claus.
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if you want to get the best selec
tions for Holiday Gifts. We have a fine line
of everything desirable and the best will
undoubtedly go first. We would be pleased
to rhow you through our stock now and lay
away anything you may select, to be deliv
ered later. Our prices this year will com
pare with those of last winter and we have
a nicer line of goods to show you.
All Goods Purchased from lis Will
be 12$;rnvccl Free of Charge...
Jno. T. Coleman,
THIS JHWISLmt,
Second Door South of PostoJJice, Plattsmouth, Neb.
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Cbxnaware
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When in need of China
Goods of any description
be sure and call at our
store. We have a fine line
and can please rou.
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Groceriee
We have anything you
want ....
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A. CLARK.
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JOHN
Merchant Tailor,
FALL IN LINE AND PLACE
your order with John (J. Ptak for
a Suit or Overcoat. The-o you
will find a large pseortment of Wool
ens and stock of Tailor's Trimmings
to select from. Hy doing eo 3ou get
go d gooda and trimmings and 15rnt
c ass work, latest style and cut. Mr.
Ptak is the only tailor in Cass county
holding a cutter's diploma.
PLATTSMOUTH TEL. 26.
C. PTAK,
Leonard Block,
W. J. WHITE,
DEALER IM
HARD COAL I SOFL
Worms!
WHITE'S CREAM
VERMIFUGE!
Mcwt in Quantity. Rest In f Jitr.
For 20 Years Has Led all Worm Remedies.
Prepared by JAMES F. BALLARD. St. Lrttllc
F. G. FRICKE & CO.
PILES
DR. WILLIAMS' 3ND3AN PILE OINTMENT
will cure Blind, Blfrdinv and it -hi njr Piles It absorbs the
tumors, allays the itching at once, acts as a poultice, pives
instant relief. Prepared only for Piles and Itching of the
private parts. Every box is warranted. Judge Coons, of
Maysville, Ky., says: "Dr. Williams' Indian Pile OinV
ment cured me after years of suffering." Sold by druggists
sent by mail on receipt of price. 60 cents and $1.00 per box.
Leave orders at F. S. White's
Store or at Brick and Terra
Cotta works.
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Neb. Tel. 71.
Gering & Co., Druggists.
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tudying tbc Slants of the Omes
As retail Jewelers, we meet the demand for everything- g-enerally carried
in stock in Jewelry Stores. With the g-eneral improvement in business, we
have anticipated an increased demand for the newer and more attractive floods
for the Holiday trade and we have them. There is an advantag-e apparent to
every buyer in selecting- his g-oods where the assortment is most complete.
Couple this with the assurance of lowest prices and liberal treatment and you
have our way of doing- business. We are now ready for any test you may make
of our ability to supply 3-our wants.
Jls L Special Inducement this month, we are going to
give away FREk with each cash purchase of $1 or over your choice of a Sterl
ing Silver-handled Nail File, Glove Buttoner, Letter Opener or a beautiful
Dewey Souvenir Spoon.
SNYDER & CO.,
Jewelers and Opticians,
Corner Main and Sixth Streets, Plattsmouth, Nebraska.
