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THE DAILY liEllALD : FLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, DECEMBER '31. Lsx
xlGFQICl.
..I OF THE CITY.
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I at I t t: i - rj I
n'l (iraalle, Tcirpnaaa So.
Hat, I'aUa fllork.
CORDIALS.
all watch the old
year out
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T a saw a'w wva v
Let us all welcome the New
-iiiiiuiiunr nuciuuuu mc buii in
- At
most totally ccliiised. A four-fifths
ccnpsc win Je viaioie u tac buy is ciear.
There will lie ireachiptr at the Ger
man i rmoy Iffiail ciiurin tomorrow ui.11
... - T I . .1 - 1 a 4 -tf
o'clock, to which all are invited to at
tend.
The firm of Riggins Uros., butchers,
14 a thing o the past, as they elisposed
of their business on Saturday lat and
closed shop.
The ladies aid society of che M. E.
church will meet Tuesday afternoon.
Jan. 1st, at tne Home ox Mrs. u rooks, on
Vine street between Sixth and Seventh.
W. W. Cole of the 11. A M. supply de
partment, left on the flyer this afternoon
for Galeburg, 111., where he will upend
New Years with friends from New York.
About thirty Lincoln people arrived
in the city yesterday morning to attend
the funeral of the late Mrs. "Walter
Houseworth, which occurred in the after
noon at two o'clock.
J. E. Slirieve, brother of yard master
Shrieve, had Ids right hand badly smash
ed this morning while coupling a switch
engine to a car in the shop yard. The
hand can probably be saved.
A hack line has been established o-
tvveen Plattsmouth and Orenpolis, to run
in opposition to the I. & M. R. It. Tin
bustlers of that burg will start one to
Chicago next. They nre bound to make
monev .Hoiucliov, even if the railroads
suffer. Weeping "Water Eagle.
A nmd dog was in town late bu-t
night and was teen to bite one dog now
running at large and there is no telling
how many more curs received a like
dose. The dog was afterwards killed
but not before he had bitten a great deal
of his masters stock, lie belonged to
Amu Keyser. Be on your guard at all
times. Louisville Observer.
"A certain young lady of this town
t . 4- .
iiung up ner stocKing on unriswnas eve
and was rejoiced on finding a top of
Maker's lest $ (J.G.j coal in it the next
morning. Jvjc wishes to extend her
thanks to the doner ' through these col
umn', and says that it will hang on the
sinie peg Xew Years eve." Louisvilh
Observer. Did we he ir the word ton ?
--We are pleased to inform the young
men of the city who intend making Xew
lears calls tomorrow that the followino
young laelie will be prepared to receive
them at the home of Miss Irene Patter
son, between the hours of 2 o'clock and C:
Misses Mary Hawsworth, Irene Patterson.
Kate Robbins, Margaret Shepherd, Ella
"White, and Lydia Patterson.
-Miss Minnie E. Martin, who arrived
in thia city from Muafordviilc, Ivy., last
Friday, is making preparations to secure
a class of students in vocal and instru
mental music. This lady, who spent
some time as a studcut at the Cincinnati
conseryatory, is capable of advancing any
pupils who may come under her instruc
tion. We are glad to welcome her among
us, wishing her success.
, Mr. C. L. Coleman, who has beet in
the employ of Bennett & Tutt and for
merly with Bennett & Lewis, having
spent about five years in all, serving then,
faithfully for that length of time, resigm
his position with the present firm tomor
row, intending to leave Wednesday
morning for Omaha, where he will eutei
a business college and take a cc urse ot
studies f.ir about six months, after which
he inteuds to find employment in a whole
Si e house. We wish him success in hi
V'ertaking.
-Ezi F. Kendall, the rcccntric com
so. Jeg.n a week's engagement at
tj last -ught, appearing in lib
idy burlesque of "A Pair of Kids."
A Was irr.M-tf-.il wi ll ft vprv lttro-A linnao
- - - n- - - - - j -.
-Oil therveral talking acta and songs ol
Ithe pwjeer were receiycel with great np
ptac2. Ha is as comical as ever, and the
members of his supporting company are
"above the average. The piece has been
een iu Chicago Iefore nm promises to
prove as attractive as during the past
engagement. Chicago Tele-granv,
"Jo.. Rail, who has been local eelitoi
of the Gazette, tor the past few months,
will thi week sever Ids connection with
t" 'A paptr. and seek his fortune else
!cre. It is Mr. Bitfi'i intention to era
' !c ia lUa jiewspaper busmen for him
' :t the new future, at-,some western
the Ltader ivishe bim every
"vin hL proposed venture."
Mr. Ball wha f . r a
'-ald as local
' " been
I Iue urncrn society will give
grand ball at Fitzgerald hall tonight.
In the btatemcnt of expenses of the
county for 1888 that we published tho
other day, the cost of elections read $224,
where it should have read $'J4.
Tom Owens, nn old soldier who was
removed from here to the soldiers' home
at Grand Island about two monts ago,
was hurried at that place yesterday.
Mr. Win. Martin disposed of a fine
lot of hogs today to Mr. Wiley Black,
S?rt',,l' about $240. As there were
only twelve hogs in the lot, the above
price was considered a very fair one.
Jos. Foster, an old veteran of Co. A.
Nebraska, was sent to the soldiers' home
at Grand Island from here on Saturday
night last. He was attacked by paralysis
some time ago and has since been help
less. It was thcintcrition of the school
board to open the closed schools on
Wednesday, but as diphtheria is as
prevalent now aa when the schools were
closed, the board of health will forbid it
until tl.o epidemic now raging is a little
on the decline.
A large plate glass in the front of
Joe Klein's clothing store was broken by
snow ball yesterday, and will be a loss
to the owner of the building, Mr. Fred
Gord. r, of about $100. lie threatens to
bring suit against the city for that
amount, as he claims the officers saw the
young men throwing snow balls and
they did not do their duty.
A bet made before election, between
on j of our young men and a young lady
triend, was promptly paid not long since,
:t the request of tho winner. The term
of the bet were such that in case of Har-
nou h election, the young man was to
receive a first class kiss. According to
dl reports the terms were complied with
to the lt'tter. Ashland Leader. We
have not yet heard of any bets in Platts
mouth corresponding with tho one just
related, but the young ladies here think
the winner rather fortunate.
Judging from present indications, the
epidemic which has been in our midst for
some time, and which was thought for a
time to be a little on the decline, has
broken out anew, and tho present cases
re of a more serious nature, several
idults being afflicted at present. The
follow ing cases have been reported since
our last notice concerning it and since the
zoiu. un iue zym iue iouowmg cases
were reported: Jas. Mitchell, babe, Rock
street; Bertha Nitka, age 15 vears, First
and Silve streets; L. E. Ke-rnes' child, age
I yeirs, Granite street; N. Moore, age SO
years, locust street; Wm. ass age 49
Hickory street, Dec. 30th; F. Stewart.age
G years, corner Seventh an Gold. Dec. 31 :
fetz.Mumni, Seventh and Gold; two
children, ages t and 17, residence Vine
street.
The young men of the prohibitoin
party of the state, met at Lincoln on the
2. tu, eighty strong, for the purpose of
organizing a state league. The meeting
was cabed to order by R. W. Maxwell,
president of the young men's prohibition
lub f Lincoln. Capt. Webber.of Lin
coln was elected temporary chairman,
and C. W. Cnim, of Weeping Water tern
porary secretary. After a brief adjourn
ment ttie ccnvention reassembled, when
R. W. Maxwell was elected president of
the state league. The constitution of the
league was read and adooted. Resolu-
ions wre aUo adopted urging the com
ing legislature to pass a prohibitory law.
and demanding chat they keep faith with
the people by submitting a constitutional
intendment. In an adjoining hall at the
same time, the young ladies were forming
a loung Ladies State League, to co-op
erate with the young men, and latter on
a joint convention of tho two organiza
tions was held and great enthusiasm
manifested.
was
PERSONALS.
Mr; F. E. White is in Lincoln today.
Mr. Fred Engel
of Omaha, is in the
city today.
Mr. Herrmann Schmidt was a passenger
to O. nuha tii is morning.
Mr. Clif Shepherd of Lincoln, spent
Sunday at his home here.
Mr. Harry Ilouck arrived in the city
Coui.cil Bluffs this morning.
M ssrs. S. Waugh. W. S. Wise and R.
Ii. Windham are in Omaha today.
M'-. John 0ICeefe spent Sunday in the
eity. He n turned to Omaha last niht.
Mr. Richard Rivett, a turner citizen of
Platlsiaouth,- but now a resident of Lin
coln, was n the city yesterday.
Mis Miutl Barnes of York arrived by
tho fljiT Saturelay afternoou. She is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. D. A. Campbell!
Mr. T. Reynold, aerompanie'il by Miss
Fann- McDouguIl, visited at thu'homi
of Mr. D. B. Co.ins, Council Bluffs, yes
tertljy. - '
Rid lie House Sunday guests: J."& P.
Week-, A. M. Bairel, H. C. Nevitr, J.
McKSiniy, C, Jiirkpatrk k. W. G. Deahn.
W. IIi4 I. Irimmisg, F. Laughtoii I.
A. Krrns, IL Framkon, Wta. Itivitt J.
TU. DJdiglas, Wm. Ro!ert9, Mirtin Burns.
W. F. McLellan, C. A. Nuts, TL.. Rivetr,
Wn, laird. Lincoln; W. S. Hamilton
Ktf.ru.-titOiiyi S. N. Clapton. -C:;:c."
HERRMANN'S
Holiday (Gfoodls
BUY
Look over this List nnd pee
look
Our Line of Linen and Silk lladkerchiefs comprises eveytliing New and
Novel in these Goods.
We arc fchowing a very pretty line of Brocaded, Embroidered, Pongeeand
China Crepe Silk Ibmdktrdiicfs at Exceptionally Low Prices.
Fancy Linen Embroidered Handkerchiefs put up in a Fancy Box from 75
cents to $1.75 each.
Special Good Values in Ladies' Fancy Embroidered at 35 cents each or three
for $1.00.
Alsota Bargain jn Ladies' Initial ot 20 eeutseacli.
Full Lints of Ladies', Gents' and Children's Handkerchiefs.
Mufflers! Mufflers I
The Largest Line ever shown in this city, prices ranging from "5 cents to
$5.00 each.
Everything in Silks, Tongees, Brocades' Cashmeres nnd Silk Mixtures.
Call early and make your selections.
Benefit for Holiday Cloak Purchasers !
Wc will beat our Record from this until the first day of January in Our
Cloak Department. Mild weather has ruined the prospects for Cloak Trade. We
want to sell what wc have on hand before the season is too far advanced. To do
this we have ttill further Reduced Every Garment in Stock. We now offer them
at a further Reduction of 20 per cent.
Plush Sacques, Modjeskas, Wraps and Jackets
at the Same Reduction. Muffs and Boas.
FEED HERRMANN,
ONE DOOR EAST FIRST UATIOUAL BANK.
Mrs. Houseworth's Funeral.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Walter
Houseworth, who died at the home of
her father, Mr. O. F. Johnson, on Tin::
day night last, occurred at 2 o'clock ts
terday afternoon. St. Luke's church,
where a short service was held, v. ..
crowded to the doors before the: appoint
ea time lor ttie arrival of the cortege,
A most affective sermon was preached Ly
the pastor of the church, Rev. II. B,
Burgess, who frequently referred to the
deceased, her rare talents, genial disposi
tion anil many beueyolent acts, while
every eye in the large congregation mois
teued wliuli was a manifestation of th
..igii ibiffin m wuiiii toe deceaseet was
held iu Plattsmouth. The most beauti
ful and Cetstly boquets, as a last tribute
of respect from frienels far and near,
were strewn over the casket anel around
the altar. The choir of the church ren
dered several beautiful selections which
tended to affect the audience still more,
it possible. A special came in yesterday
morning bringing about thirty friends
from Lincoln.
Tiie following gentlemen acted as pall
oenrers: Jlessis. rank Ilagar, Sam Pat
terson, Charles Cummins of Lincoln,
Henry Herold, J. E, Barwirk, Frank
Morgan, W. Cushing and D. McEutee.
An Extra to Omaha.
The officials have made
arrangements
to run a special train from Plattsmouth
to Omaha, leaving here every morniugat
9;20, commencing tomorrow morning.
i ins win ne a great accommodation to
Plattsmouth people, ami a good enter
prise for the company.
The marriage of Miss Henrietta
Schulhof to Mr. Fred Ilebert of Sioux
City occurs in the Catholic church this
afternoon at o'clock. Miss Schulhof
is well known in the city, having resided
in the city the greater portion of her life.
Mr. Ilebert is a resident of Sioux Cit',
but was at one tnvi connected with the
Journal here. The hapny couple take
their departure for Sioux City by the
flyer.
Ilalladay's minstre ls which occupied
the stage at the opera house on Saturelav
night last, did not. give a performance
which reached the anticipation and ap
preciation of many. Their stale jokes
were too numerous to mention, and the
entertainment cannot be compared to the
one given iy tne ea;ue company last
spring.
Mrs. Latham, corner Cth anel Walnnt, '
please call at Tea Store the 56 piece tea
set is yours. Wouder what ladies name
will appear next, as ea the Lst end loth
of each month all through J88Q some
body gats a 5G piece Jea set.. This will !
be rinife ii,7 Jprenfiye t.ovjtrade and no i
doubt will be af";jfecisfced, . i
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SENSIBLE
if you cannot find wh.it you are
I n
for.
I
Full Assort mmr
The Y. M. C A.
Since the starting of the Y. 2L C. A
here, and especially since the securinsr of
jj od rooms with pleasant furnishings,
;...d the services of Secretary Both well,
ihe association work has been steadily
progressing. The business men who are
v -utributiug to the support of thia work
Here have reason to bj proud of their
invest ment. if only because of the Sunday
gospel meetings. Xesterdav afternoon
before the rooms closed one man humbly
contessed conversion; and lesides the
spreading of the gospel, the influence for
good is visible from the young men who
pass their Iiesure time in the rooms, inter
esied in some of the useful reading mat
ter. t or tonight the young men have
uecmeei io nave a " watch meeting" at
the rooms and all young men who can
be there, if for but the last hour of the
old year, are asked to come.
South Bend.
Our school begins this week after
weeks vacation.
George, Arthur, Norman, and Miss
Carrie Dean, and Harry Long are spend
ing yacuiion ai nome. iney return to
their schools on Tuesday.
Prof, and Mis. Bere of Greenwood, are
spending vacation in the Bend
Mr. and Mrs. Timblin ate Christmas
Turkey In Louisville.
Several cases of typhoid feyer are re
1 ; ai - - . . v .
poiieum mis vicinity, oco!t liare is
quite low at the resirlence of S. C. Pat
terson.
Chas. Barbee & Bro. have opened
general merchandise 6tore in Mr, Sawyer's
uuiiamg.
The "time box" which has been out of
use for sometime has been nut up in Mr.
T 1
faiierson s residence ana we can now
yell at Ashlnnd and Omaha hs of old.
Program for Te?chers' Meeting
To be held at Weeping Water, Satur
day, January 5th, 1S8J);
1 : 00 v- m : .'...Music
1 1 10.,
flow to teapti PJivslology and Ilygine
Ellis (iond.
Discussion B Geo. K. ( h itburu
30 Are evening literaries benrficlHl t a
se-liool? 11 v Wm Frnumfon
Discu.xsion By. T. E. Williams
2 : 00 Whispering in the school room
W. P. KilleD.
Discussion J. G. Stsrk
30 Arithmetic
A. II. Wateilioiif p.
Discussion .L ....Frank Dick -on
CO ..History
Orlrudfi Kcmfv
Discussion Dora Free
40 Mental Philosophy as used in the
ecliool room . Itw J I Itum-oii
Discussion Itev. Geo. Hindtev
Y. L-R. R.A.
.11 memWrs 'of the V. L. R R. A.
re requested to meet ap the fpsfelejice pf
v. it. Jones, Wetlncsday Jan. at three
o'clock p. m. . -
Lilian Pollock, Pres.
Oljve JoiF?, Secry.
"Why freeze or starytJ" is the pointed
.question asked by the pianpfactrer? pf
TTTT Tl 1
BUY
Look over tin's list and see if you cannot find what you m e
looking lor.
Gold and Silver Mounted Umbrellas $2
Fans from 5 cents to $35.
Table Linens in Sets from JtU.OO to $10.00.
Table Cloths from $1.00 to $4.00 each.
Full Line of Table Spreads in Plush rnd Raw
$1.50 to $0.00.
Fancy Plush Piano Stool Covers only 75 cents each.
Silk and fancy M dra's Drapes from 35 cents to $1.50
Full Line of Fancy Towels, Piano Covers, Tidies, Baby Carriage Robin, etc,
Dress Goods.
Our Line ofDress Goods for Holidays is replete with cverythirg in the Lino
of Silks, Surahs, Plushes and Woolen Novelties, such as Henrii ties, Se-ip, !rond
eloths. Flannels, at prices that will convince you. that we are lower than any fmn
in this city.
Everything in the Line of Skirts,
Sacepues, Fascinators, Mittens etc. etc.
In order to Reduce our 8teck we
Grades of Dressed and Undressed Gloves
f l.uu and f 1.25.
Jewelry I Jewelry
Everything novel in Bar-Pins, Hair Ornaments, Ear Bob?, Cuff Buttons nnd
Baby Pins.
Purses and Hand Bags, Full Aps' rtment.
FRED HERRMAIIjX
ONE EOOR EAST PIRT NATIONAL EA1TK. Jt-
Hogs Die of Hydrophobia.
Oxfokd, Neb., Dc. 31. A dog which
was left in town by a party of immigrant
two weeks ago was killed last week by
Oustave Struve, who found it chasing
bis hogs. Several days nro the hoiis
belonging to D. Clement, Mrs. S. Kinyou
and W. V. lanta began to exhibit signs
of hyilrophob.'a. The symptoms con
tinned to grow more marked till some of
th.in died and others were killtd to pre
Vent further results. Since these devel
opments the parties above referreel to re-
memoer naying seen tne maa aog jump
into their pig pens and attack the swine
That the disease is genuine rabbies there
is no doubt, following the excitement
thus created Marshal Graven promptly
notined our citizens tu muzzle their does
or he would exterminate everyone found
running at lirge at a certain time
Death of Mrs. Scofleld.
Washington, Dec. 31. Mrs. Schofield,
wife of Major General Scofie-ld, died of
paralysis of the heart at 7 o'clock yester
day morning. She has been suffering
from tne effects of a severe cold, which
deve oped into bronchial catarrh a few
days ago, but was not thought to be in
danger-untii heart failure supervened.
only one hour or two before her death.
Mrs. Scofiehl was the daughter of Prof.
W. II. C. Bartlett, formerly if the United
States military academy, and now actuary
of the Mutual L.ife Insurance company
of JNew York. 1 he remains will be in
terred next Wednesday at West Poin.
STOP AND PRIPR TITF! T.mv'
GOLD WATCHES AT II. M. GAULTS.
HE HAS A LARGE STOCK TO SE
LECT FROM, AT PRICES TO SUIT
ANYONE.
No matter what the school of physic.
They eaph can cure an ache or phthisic
.a.; least tis siud they can;
u; as Science turns the wheel still faster.
and quacks and bigots meet disaster,
Io us there comes a man
Whose merit hath won countless zealots.
Who qse and praise hjsPleasant Pel lets.
Ihe "Pleasant Purgative Pellets" of
Dr. Pierce, though gentle in action, are
thorough, and never fail to cure bilious
ness, deceased or torpiel liver, and con
stipation.
T have Watches from ft .1 Oft
1091 uu lor uenflemen and
am able to suit any one In
price and qualify and nar
an guvai wo i a io ne as
represented. Give me a call
and see for yourseif.
ii. m. cai lr.
for lots in South Park apply to
W WiypuAM & Payies.
CIocka at II. M. Cault' from
i OO to t20.oo, warranted to
rfve satisfaction or fnoney re
frjnded.
,rp-AnMH selling and
1 "se pe c-r-jdy t 15 cf. j--
wiU
sell
SENSIBLE
Silks,
u na thing
Toboggans, Hooels, Booties, Legging",
n v. , fn m
shall sell all of our $2.00, $2. 25 ni;d $2.50
at $1.50 per pair.
Full Lines nt 15 rents,
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THE ASTRONOMERS ASTOHISflED !
It is Believed the Carth VViil bo Des
troyed Within the Next Six
Months.
THE CHINESE IN CONVULSIONS
They
Believe the Earth Will
Burned into Ashes.
Do
Tremendous Comet In the Heaven.?
A terrible ball of fir0 has re. entlv I !' II
discovered in the Heavens, and jh mid to
be approaching the E.tiUi i,t tl
one hundred and feveii million inih a per
day. Astronomers are oim-whut abn iue-d
as to the direction in which it is Centered,
and tell us that if it does not chaib'i; its
course, it v.ill surely be the de-sfMu-tiun
of the earth. It is estimated to be twelve
times larger than the reat nlunet .In ni
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
'""H": iJi" nnu it 13 said Mint li
Chinese by clofe observation have il
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printed in roman letters
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Cienrire W. Vass. the onlw wl..nn r.. ..i,.
residing in Plattsiuouth. """"
Citizens, I am yours Fraternally,
Geouok W. Vasp,
tf. Astronomer and Jeweler.
Call mwA . .
t-h HaiM 'lA.il. -wV,""" r".'
UeHllfmril. Charm. WI .
and IVn II- . mu:ZAi-Zl
Jwi.,. - - ,r1- iani
Tuesday, January 1. Iw-inr ri:.i
the annual meeting of the Boa, t of Tia'de
w.ii oe aeijourneil to Tuesday eveninp-
January 8, at which tim tl
officers and standing cnii)nutt-e will bo
received, and the election of ihf e.r.s for
. i
I I If 'f 1 1 1 1 r- r . .. ...III 1 i
" ' jcur win oe ne
,1(1. Of
r. Herrmann, R. p;
Sec'v.
WiMJHAir,
IVewdeut.
The City 3Ieat Ma -kft is the best t hee
to buy fresh meats, P"rk c hops. ,Kiiiti v
and game of all ki-f1"- tf
Dr. C- . Marshall.
Xlccidont 'Denfiot-
Prcservation of thoa,urnj Teeth a
Saecialtv. Anesthttlci?"11 Pais-
lt-1 rixnn on Extbac' or Teetjt.