THIS IS THE
Home of the Smoking Jacket
AXD THE
CHRISTMAS
NECKTIE
In fact it's the home of
Christmas Bargains m
all kinds of Gents' Fine
Furnishings.
When you're Christmas
calling, call on us.
Wescott & Sons
Eagle
From the Deacon.
The Eagle telephone company or
ganized last Saturday evening- with
the following officers: President, A.
C Adams; vice president. F.Clements:
secretary, S. A. Morrison; treasurer,
O. W. Venner; board of directors, II.
G. Wiggins, J. H. Latrom, A. L. Mc
Donald, G. F. Keefer, Geo. Trunk
enblolz, James Beardsley and Wm.
Sharp. The committee will at once
order supplies and get the line under
way. George Keefer was elected
superintendent of construction. There
arc nineteen members already in the
company in town, besides about ten
on the farmers line.
Etta Crabtree was elected to teach
the sixth grade in the Weeping Water
schools. She has been one of Eagle's
most popular teachers, and her many
County Will Not Assist.
The board of county commissioners
have decided that the county will m t
assist the city in making repairs at
the pest house At a meeting of the
city council two weeks ago it was de
cided to ask the county to share thr
expense of repairing the building, and
at the meeting of the commissioners
on December 4th the matter was
brought up and discussed. When it
wa3 voted on Commissioner Falter
voted in ravor or helping make ti e
repairs and Commissioners Cox and
Zink against, thus refusing the re
quest of the city council.
The pest house is the property of
the county, having been paid for out
of the county treasury, but the city
has a lease on the property for ninety-
nine years from the time it was built
about eighteen years a?o, during the
smallpox epidemic here.
Culled From the Courts.
The November term or district
court was concluded on last Friday
afternoon, and court adjourned until
some time in January. The dates for
holding court for the year 1902 will
soon be announced.
In the case of Emma F. Walker vs.
Mary Fitzgerald, a tax foreclosure case
involving the property at the corner
of Fifth and Vine streets, the former
home of John Fitzgerald, a motion for
a new trial was argued and submitted
and overruled. The sale of the
premises to Mrs. Walker was con
tinued and deed ordered to purchaser.
The sheriff was ordered to place the
purchaser in quiet ' possession of the
premises, to all of which the defendant
excepts.
The hearing of the suit for divorce
of Mrs. Menzie Boedeker vs. Charle
II. Boedeker was continued on Friday
morning. Mrs. Boedeker sappiication
for divorce was denied, her petition
was dismissed for want of equity, to
which she duly excepts. The defend
ant was ordered to pay the fees ol
his witnesses. Forty days are given
for the plaintiff to file bill of ex
ceptions, the supersedeas bond being
fixed at $50.
In the case of Joseph Ilohenshall vs.
Jonathan B. Quinn et al., a dispute
over the dividing line between some
land, the court found Tor plaintiff and
Itcided that the true boundary line
between the premises was where tLe
tine fence stood from lfc84 to 1900.
John Reich filed a petition f r
divorce from AnnaM. Reich on irU; y.
He alleges that he was married to the
defendant in April, 1896; that on four
different occasions she committed
adultery with men unknown; that she
is a I abitual drunkard and that often
she relumed to her home and fireside
in a drunken condition: that she was
Shoes and Weather
You want good shoes for bad
weather. We have the shoes, and
the weather is due and coming.
Customers put off buying until in
urgent need of footwear, and then
rush off and make foolish pur
chases. Come at your leisure, and
buy good, long-time-wearing, fine
appearing, splendid fitting shoes.
Don t wait until you are on your
uppers, but come today.
Jos. Fetzer
No. 411, North Side Main Street
Valuable Trading Stamps Free.
We give one stamp with each lOcent
purchase. These stamps are valuable
and can be had at many of the leading
stores in Plattsraouth. Our's Is the
only book store where you get stamps.
Don't forget the stamps when you
want dolls, books, cut glass, china,
sterling silver and ebony goods. The
extent of our line will please you.
Lebn huff's book store.
Try '-Gut Ileil" cigars, five cents.
Stolen Team is Located
The sheriff's office was notified by
telephone message from Union on Sun
day morning that a team of horses had
been stolen from the pasture of
Eugene Pickett near Union during the
night before. Deputy Sheriff McBride
attended to the matter of locating the
missing team at once, and telephoned
a description of the horses to all the
nearby towns and requested the officers
at these places to be on the lookout
for them. Sunday afternoon he re
cei ved a telephone message from Ham
burc. Iowa, to the effect that a team
answering the description of the mis;'
ing one had been sold there, and after
wards shipped to Kansas City.
Tuesday afternoon Mr. McBride
received a telephone message from
Mr. Pickett that he had recovered the
team at Kansas City.
Thus far no clue has been obtained
to the thief w ho took the horses.
Twenty Pounds of Sugar for $1
At M. Fanger's Department store.
To Whom It May Concern.
The year 1901 is fast drawing to a
close and in order to begin the new
year aright it is desired that all ac
counts should balance, hence all parties
knowing themselves to be indebted to
me will confer a great favor by calling
at their earliest conveniei.ee and set
tling. Respectfully, Jno. 11. Cox.
"Gut Ileil," and 'Tride of Flatts
moutb," five cent cigars, and '-Silver
Wreath" ten cents. Manufactured by
OttoWurl and sold by all first class
dealers.
Old Ben Hart, a well known char
acter around Plattsmouth for many
years, has been taken to the countj
poor house, he having no visible or in
visible means of support and being in
destitute circumstances.
-HEADQUARTERS FOR EVERYTHING
Useful hi Ornamental Christmas Gifts
i ,j i ... i
x..cuu, uC.c a.cBiau to licar oi uerj Dr. Rose's kidnev and liver cure is
aeservea promotion. guaranteed to cure all kidney and
In some manner a report has been liver troubles or money iefunded. Sold
circulated that the Beacon has been j only by Ge ring & Co.
For the Holiday Trade
L. B. EGENBERGER
Ha3 a complete line of good things for your Christmas Dinner Gold Medal Carpet Sweeper.
Candies, Nuts, Raisins, Mince Meat,
Pickles, Celery, Fruits
Christmas Candies from 5c per pound and up.
An Elegant Line of Fancy Chinaware
Verv Suitable for Christmas Gifts.
A FEW SEASONABLE SUGGESTIONS
A Pocket Book or Chateline Bag.
A Fur Collarette or Muff. A Silver Mounted Umbrella.
An Elegant Moquette Rug.
Pair of Queen Quality Shoes.
A Pair of Ladies' or Men's Slippers.
After a Careful Inspection of our
House Jackets
SANTA CLACJS
Pronounces them
The Best in the Market
it
might
be to your interest to satisfy yourself as to his judgment
We are having a great run on our
fIDen's Oolf Gloves anb JSos' ilDufHers
FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
MORGAN
The Leading Clothier
502 Main Street
Warrant Out for Joe Brodback.
The Cedar Creek feud between the
houses of Pries and Brodback has
broken out again, and a warrant is
out for the arrest of Joseph Brod
back, who will have to appear before
Justice Archer and furnish bond to
keep the peace toward Max Pries.
These parties have bad considerable
trouble in the past, and when Pries
learned that the Broad be ks had
another dose of trouble saved up for
him he hastened to Justice Archir's
court and swore out a paace warrant.
A box of nice stationary only 4c at
d anger's Department store.
Wm. Lautenslager, an old man of
bibulous habits has become such an
awful nuisance around town that be
lias been furnished winter quarters at
the c 'Unty poor farm. He was found
Nehawka
From the Keglster.
Last Saturday night as Geo. Rey
nolds was on his way home, he caught
sight of a big possum running down
the road, and took after it. He man
aged to get It cornered and made It
captive George brought It up town,
and had quite a lot of sport with the
boys. It tipped the scales at nine and
three-fourths pounds.
L. E. Stone purchased eighty acres
of land from Chas. Brandt. In the
deal Mr. Braiidt becomes owner of
Lester's house.
Men are now at work on the new
elevator, which II. M Tollard is build
ing, and we hope to soon see a nice new
structure which will be a credit to the
town. It will be built on the same
lot w here the old one stood, and will
lying on Main street in a druuken ! be about the tame size. The founda-
condition on Sunday and was taken to tion and the pit will soon be completed,
jail. He is destitute and the county ! and then the work of the carpenters
board admitted him to the poor farm, will commence. We are triad to see
Imported and Domestic Sonr and Sweet Wines
An Elegant Assortment of Ebony and Sterling Silver Novelties
from ten cents up.
sold to L. R. Ostran. For the benefit
of all we will say that said report is
false. No one has a single dollar in
vested in the Beacon except S. A.
Morrison who owns the office and build
ing in which the Beacon is published.
The town board at their regular
meeting last Monday night, elected
John Robothani to the vacancy in the
board caused by T. R. Prey resigning.
Mr. Prey is going to move out of town.
A telephone franchise was granted to
the Eagle telephone company. The
members of the board enjoyed a fine
oyster supper given by Cnairman Mc
Donald and Clerk Venner
Horses for Sale.
A S, Will lias a number of horses
for sale at reasonable prices matched
teams or single driving horses.
Discount Sale of Furniture.
During the holiday season Pearlman
will give a discount of thirty per cent
from the present pricesofall fnmiture
in his large stock. This is an unusual
opportunity to buy excellent Christ
mas gifts at low prices. This discount
sale is genuine, and is made for the
purpose of reducing stock. If you
want a rocker, set of dining room
chairs or table, bed room suite, or
anything In the furniture line now is
your opportunity to buy cheap.
Shortens Line Three Miles.
Three miles will be cut from the
Burlington's mileage between Chicago
and Omaha on Sunday next, because
of new cut-offs in Iowa that will tl.en
be in use. From C.iicagoto Omaha, by
way of Platsmouth, the Burlington
distance is 503 miles; on Sunday it wi.l
be 500 miles; from Chicago to Council
Bluffs, by way of Pacific Junction, the
distance now is 493 miles; on Sunday
It will be 493 miles.
When the present cut-offs under
way or planned in Iowa are finished
seven. I more miles will be cut from
the present distance. But the savh.u
greater than mileage is the reduction
of grades and the elimination of curves,
toegether with the construction of the
double track, which is a part of and
the occasion ot the whole contract.
Why Don't You Marry the Girl.
You have burning the old governor 's
fire and wearing out his furniture and
carpets long enough. Will fix you out.
SATTLEK FUKXITL'KE CO.
Also toys and holiday goods.
IN OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT
We bare a Beautiful Assortment of
China Cups and Saucers, Berry Sets. Chocolate Jugs, Etc.
The Best Assortment of Jardiniers in the City.
Elegant Lamp3 from 2"c to S10.03
-E. G. DOVEY & SON-
uerore ouying 3-our stove can on
Ebinger Hardware company. They
carry the best line on earth, such as
the Radiant Home Acorn base burn
ers, Quick Meal and Acorn ranges and
Round Oak soft coal stoves.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
To inspect tbe Largest and Finest Btock of
Dolls, Toys and Games
That ha3 ever been shown in town.
Largest Variety of Every Description
From Foreign and Domestic Manufacturers.
Novelties Art Goods
That have never before been shown in Plattsmoutb.
All the Latest Books
) Linen Covered Books for Children from lc up.
ARTIE: MELPS
418 Main Street, Plattsmouth
guilty of extreme cruelty to plaintiff.
having beaten and scratched him on
vatious (.cessions, and that she is
totally untitn d locat e for the children
of his former wile.
In the case of William J. Jones vs.
the Duff (irain company the motion
for a new trial was overruled on the
condition that plaintiff tile remittance
of Si 0 in fifteen days, the motion be-
hig sustained unless such remittance
bj made. The plaintiff excepts to the
requirement of filing said remittance
and to the conditional overruling of
the motion for a new trial.
In the case of 1. K. 13arr vs. Ira
Tiukham et al., in which plaintiff
sud lor attorney's fees, the court
found for plaintiff and awarded a
judgment for 8330, less 82o already
paid.
In the case of the State vs Joseph
Sehasta the recognizance of defendant
with surety was forfeited in open
court and tne county attorney was or
dered to bring action for said recogni
zance unless defendant came into court
and delivered himself to tbe officers
therein within thirty days.
Ullen Amas has filed a petition in
district court in which she wishes a
divorce Trom her i.usband, W. A. Amas.
S e alleges in her petition that she
was married to the defendant Decem
ber 11, 1&9J; that in March, 1893, and
twice during the present year the
defendant has been guilty of extreme
cruelty toward her beating and mis
using her; that he has failed to provide
for her wants and necessities and that
at present be is a non-resident, being
located In Missouri. She desires a
divorce and alimony.
The case of A. J. Beeson vs. T.
Boedeker, a suit for 895 attorneys fees.
was heard In Justice Archer's court
on Tuesday morning. The defendant
failed to appear and the plaintiff was
given Judgment by default for the
amount sued for.
CALL. AT
JAG HOUSE
And Get a Good One
NO HEADACHES
In his Elegant Booze.
Union
The Red Front
515 Main Street
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA
REMOVAL
hudecek & Mcelroy
Tailors
Have removed to rooms
Over Sherwood's Store
ess
Call and see us in our new quar-
Up to and including Dec. 25th Ger-
ing & Co. will sell you a "Kodak" at
twenty per cent discount from cata
ters, where we are better prepared
than ever to serve vou. Come in
and see our large line of sam
ples, and leave yout order for a
W9BB9 and nave them put away before they are all gone. J loifue price. Call tor a catalogue. 1
or overcoat.
From tbe Ledger.
The Dawson estate southwest of
town was sold at auction at the court
house in Plattsmouth last Wednesday
bred loung was the purchaser, the
price paid being $1,500. Mr. Young
had no more than completed the
purchase of the land when John
Pearsley came along, and in a
few moments they had made a deal
whereby Mr. Pearsley bought Fred's
forty acres, being the northwest
quarter of the northeast quarter ol
section 27-10-13. Tie consideration
was $2,230. Mr. Pearsley has not vet
decided as to when he will occupy the
place.
The Baptist aid society made a nice
prafit on their Thanksgiving dinner
and supper, the receipts being 834.05
R. E. Jones left last Wednesdpy
morning for another trip to Pitrce
county to look at some of the farm
land in that country, and will buy if
be finds a good farm at a reasonable
price.
Pat Murphy of Ackley, la., in at
tempting to board a Missouri Pacific
freight train Sunday arternoon, caught
his right foot between the wheel and
brake and had it severely crushed. The
wounds were dressed and Murphy sent
to Omaha. Murphy was enroute to
Kansas City where he expected to
work.
Dr. J. B Uungate was down on last
Tuesday and successfully defended his
title to the championship silver cup
in the shooting contest.
B. F. Cowles meandered to the depot
Wednesday, and inquiry disclosed the
fact that be had packed his grip with
full determination of going to Re
haw ka.
Silas Crosser of Murray, George
Young of Plattsmouth, and Fred
Crosser of Murray, passed here on the
noon train last Tuesday bound, for
Oklahoma.
I have purchasers for farms. I have
acreage near town for Kale and some
ren B. WrpH.
Phil
Thierolf s
Casino
LOCAL AGENT
Anhpuser-Busch
Brewing Assn.
IMFORTED SOUR
Oberingelbelmer (red) per quart bottle, 11.50
Riersteiner (white) per quart bottle 1.00
St. Julien French Claret, per quart bottle... .75
IMPORTED SWEET
Spanish Port, per quart bottle f 1.00
French Sherry, per quart bottle 1.00
DOMESTIC SOUR
California (white) per quart bottle 1 .15
Stouehill, Mo., per quart bottle Z0
DOMESTIC SWEET
California Port, per quart bottle t .6.1
California Sherry, per quart bottle 65
California Angelica, per quart bottle 65
Must be Sold at Once.
A six room cottage in good repair.
Income seven per cent, on 81,200, will
be sold for $500.
For sale an 800 acre farm, 400 acres
under cultivation and other improve
ment only 25 miles from Plattsmouth,
three sets of buildings, $35 per acre.
For sale 290 acres, 130 acres under
cultivation, with pasture timber and
water, all for $9,000 and within two
miles of Plattsmouth. A farm of 400
acres, well improved for $fi0 per acre,
in Cass Co. 2sebr. Ten acreage tracts,
five to twenty acres each, near the
city, for sale on easy terms.
R. B. Windham, Plattsmouth, Reb.
Nothing would be nicer or more In
structive than a '-Kodak" for a Christ
mas present. Gering & Co. sole agents.
The board of county commissioners
will select a successor to the late B.
J. Ilerapel as custodian of the court
house next week, and parties who
want the Job should get their applica
tions in early. The salary attached
to the position is $50 during the
summer months and $50 during the
winter season. The board will not
have any trouble in securing a man to
accept the job. a nineteen applica
tions have already been tiled.
this, as It will make a better showing
for Nehawka.
A few men were layed off at the
quarry this week owing to a slack of
orders, but expect to resume work as
soon as another large contract is ac
cepted. G. V. Young and daughter left for
Oklahoma last Tuesday morning,
where Mr. Young goes to look after
his farm interests. They will be gone
some time
The friends of J. I. Looker planned
a surprise last Thursday as an honor
to his thirty-eight birthday anniver
sary. He was presented with a nice
rocker as a token of esteem from bis
many friends.
Ten yards L. L. muslin only 39c; ten
yards best prints only3yc; ten yards
outing flannel only 39c, at M. Fanger's
Department store.
A squad of hunters engaged In a
rabbit drive Sunday afternoon on the
large sandbar in front of town. They
formed a skirmish line entirely across
the bar and then walked north through
the willows and grass, driving the
rabbits before them and out on tbe
open bar near the water works pump
house, where the slaughter took place,
fifty-two rabbits were killed.
Another Big Cloak Sale
Of interest to those who have yet to boy
their winter garment.
We bought 150 Stylish and Extra Fine Quality
Ladies' Misses' Cloaks
Which we bought at GO2 on the dollar. We have received
them and they are now on Special Sale.
25 Collarettes and Boas go with Special Lot
Drop in and see how cheap we sell them to you.
MILLINERY
Prices are touching the bottom this week a big saving to you.
SOLOMON & NATHAN
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