PLATTSMOUTH, NER, SEITEMBER 15, 1897.
THIS NEWS. Establshed Nov. 5, 1891- .Consolidated Jan 1 1895.
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AN INTERESTING LETTER.
Up
Ir. Ward Tells How Things are,
In the Klondike Region.
E. II. Heitzhousen of the hotel
PlatUmouth has received a . paper
from his old home in Forest Grove,
Oregon, in which the following letter,
from an old friend of his, at present in
Alaska, appears.
"I think the last time I wrote you
was at Juneau. Since then we have
pone through many stages of life. We
had a fine passage from Seattle to
Djea, the plue yoj iand at to go over
the mountain. A jus a week ago
we landed p. a" fine old time we have
had. Tife is no wharf here, and we
had Jionnchor about a mile out in the
Cay.' There was a large quantity of
baggage, 1000 sheep, many horses and
other cattle. They had to be taken
oil first, then came the freight, and
when the cargo was unloaded it was
night. Tho tide rises very fast here,
and as we went ashore in one of tho
light boats with three valises and
sued other baggage as we had in our
rooms on the ship, it kept me pretty
ttisy shifting the goods to keep them
out of the tide's way. I thought the
tough life bad begun, but I was m is
taken. The night came on, and as
the ship had to leave that evening she
landed alt the freight and most of the
passengers on rocks about a mile and
a half from tho main landing. They
had to stay all night and make the
best of it. Worked hard oa land to
protect what baggage I had and to
keep it dry. About two in the morn
ing I started for the hotel. The man
showed me whore toy bed was. I was
very tired, hnd again I climb d the
steep ladder to get to the garret
where the bleeping apartments were.
I was we!I fagged out when I era -vied
into a hole on a rough floor. I looked
about mo with the aid of a candle, for
my bed. I saw a dczen or so men
stretched out on tho floor with blank
ets around them, and the landlord
told me to "take a blanket and mike
myself perfectly at home." Your bed
consisted of a blanket. You could sit
up or-lie down. I was so tired lhat'I
put my coat under my head and rolled
up in a blanket and went to sleeo.
As I only occupied the space a few
hours tho landlord said he would only
charge .me half fare, $G.00. The
breakfast a-j not so bad, but 1 have
gotten many a batier meal for ten
cents.
Next day we got our things together
and liiied a learn to take us a mile
and a half where we could make camp.
He was very lenient with us, he Said,
and only charged us 80. (K). Next day
we made a bargain with the Iodians
to t ike us to the summit of the moun
tain, which is 1!2 miles, for 10 cents a
(jound. We had 2700 pounds so you
see I had to pay $270 for that I
walked the lirst day (if teen miles and
curried s-jruo provisions and blankets.
I was so tired I could hardly navigate
when 1 got into camp. Next morninp
wo started for the summit, which is
six miles from where we c imped. It
was one rf tho exceptional warm days
in this country and I had not walked
'a fourth of a mile before I came acroos
an Ind an and told him I would give
him $2 50 to carry my pack to the sum
mil. They charge 4 cents from this
place, which is called "Sheep Camp"
to the summit, per pound, and it was
well I got him, as I had all I could do
to wiggle up tho mountain. We got
there at 2 o'clock in .the afternoon,
and started at six in the morning, 60
you s jo how long it t ikes to make 6ix
miles good travelling in this country
1 got very tired, but tnere is some
thing in the atmosphere that after
you rest a few minutes you feel fresh
again. The balance of tbe party wect
on, while Edgar and I stayed on tho
summit to receive tbe baggage as the
Indians came in with it. We stayed
all night and did not sleep on accoun
ol loo mosquitoes. inev Kept us
lighting them all night. I should
have said day, as tbe sun sots at 1
o'clock and rises at 2. They tell me
tho days arp getting short now, but I
see no difference yet.
Next day I started alone for the lake
raud got there at 12 o'clock. This is 9
amies over a very rough trail. Nature
1 am sure had tho interest of the thoe
roakor at heart, as she puts all the
rocks short side up. We had about
six miles of this kind of road, right up
the mountain.
Lake Lindekman, Aug. 5,187.
It is just one month today since we
left home and the Grove, and such ex
perience as we have had, I can only
relate when I get home with you
around the fireside in tbe evenings
I have written you some news on
August 2,but have had no way to send
it until now. We are now all ready
to start for the Clondyke. If we go
up Stuart river you may not hear from j
over the trail. We came in in the
right time. We have been camped in
one of the most delightful spots I was
ever in. We are surrounded with high
mountains covered with enow and ice,
then the above named lake lays
stretched out before us, a most beau
tiful body of water. The weather is
delightful. I am now in my shirt
sleeves and feel uncomfortably warm.
Jeff and Edgar are carrying our cargo
to the boat and I must hurry to get
this letter-off. One thing is good, we
are all well, in tbe best of health, and
EJgar eats so much 1 am afraid tbe
food won't last tbe winter through. I
am captain and they are all only go
ing to get so much. We had fifty pounds
of bacon and two boxes of hardtack
stolen from us. It is not much, but a
good deal here where you have to pay
$5 to get it here. Poor devil, maybe
he needed it worse than we do. The
man is waiting on mo to take this
letter, so I must stop. 1 have so many
things to tell you, if I only had the
time to write them. If any one asks
us tell them I say, if we strike it good
and rich and get a million, we have
earned it already by the hardships we
have endured, so far, to get here. We
will have to cut logs along the river
for our cabins and raft them down 200
miles. It takes forty-five logs for
each cabin, and as we have to have
two for the six of us, you can imagine
the hard work still before us. The
mosquitos are fairly eating us up now.
Remembrance to all friends, and with
all my love for my two girls. Your
loving father, D. W. WARD.
1NFOMRATION AND OPINIONS.
U. 3. CONFERENCE.
is Ke.
Second Iy'a Session mt Nehwk
ported for "The News."
Conference opened at 8:30, one hour
was given to devotion and bible Btudy.
The day was largely given to the
bearing of reports of pastors. Jn the
afternoon an open discussion of the
preacher and preaching was held.
The points emphasized were life and
variety in preaching.
Ihe report of the committee on edu
cation was submitted and the work of
York college waa discused by Pres.
W. E. Schell. The college finances
were presented by N. A. Dean.
At 8 p. m.. Bishop Mills lectured on
our mission work in Africa, stating
many encouraging features of our
work there. A missionary collection
was taken and $12.68 secured.
FRIDAY
liible study, followed by report of
the boundary committee. Balloting
waa begun for presiding elder. W.
M. Bus well w;w elected. -
In tbe afternoon tbe regular devo
tional services were led by P. W.
Jones. Another ballot for-presiping
elder which resulted in the election
of J. M. HaskinB us the other elder.
L. E. Hart was admitted to mem
bership in the conference.
The Sunday morning services " will
be held in Isaac Pollard's grove if tbe
weather permits.
Injured By s.
Yesterday afternoon Henry Hoggett
while cleaning out a well for Charles
Ruhge near Avoca, was overcome with
carbonic acid gas, and was removed
from the well with great difficulty.
Tho man was so far gone when he was
pulled up that Dr. II ungate was sent
for, and it required several minutes
after the doctor's arrival before the
man returned to consciousness. Had
he remained in the well a few seconds
longer the' poisonous gas would have
done its deadly work, and a fatality
would have to bo recorded.
John L. Webster of Omaha is ex
pected home from a tour of Europe
thfs week. He is the man the World
Herald designated as cheap-wheat
Webster. The subject of wheat Is
now too sad for contemplation by the
average popocrat editor, consequently
John L. will probably lose his W. n.
cognomen:
The state fair begins next week, and
already the grounds are a beehive of
industry. The outlook now is quite
assuring for the best fair ever held in
the state.
Tbe rate on dressed beef and other
packing house products from South
Omaha to the gulf has been voluntar
ily reduced 7 cents per hundred, which
will help out Nebraska farmers as
well as packers.
The canning factory has begun put
ing up apples and will continue for
6ome time as they have orders for all
they can secure. They expect to use
about 15,000 bushels, for which they
will pay a good price. They can use
windfalls to good ad vantage,and what
is paid tho fruit grower for these is
almost clean profit to the seller. The
factory will put up the apples princi
pally in gallon cans, which is the
most convenient for family use, and
they will also manufacture a great
deal of apple butter. Nebraska Citj'
News.
county
session read
the following
Commissioners Proceedings.
Plattsmouth, Neb. Sept. 7.-Bord
mot nursuant to ' r
t v Palter. 3. C. Hayes and
i- w vmirnr. county commission
and James Robertson,
lo.L- . Minutes of last
unA aonroved, when
business was transacted in the follow
ing lorm:
BondofF. M. Timblin, justice o
the peace. Weeping Water City, was
approved.
The following claims were allowed
on the general-fund:
.T V Faltor. sal and exp $ 62 80
63 54
64 0
Try Uralu-OI Try Oraln-O!
Ask 3'our grocer today to show you
a package of Grain-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without in
jury as well as tbe adult. All who try
it, like it. Grain-O has that rich
seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is
made from pure grain, and the most
delicate stomach receives it without
distress. J the price of coffee. 15c.
and 2d cts. per package. Sold by all
grocers.
Prohibition County Ticket.
Following is a list of the candidates
on the prohibition county ticket:
Treasurer, H. M. Gault.Plattsmouth;
sheriff, Alfred Ralston, Weeping
Water; clerk, F. M. Prouty, Alvo;
register of deeds, Paul Marshall, Elm
wood; county judge, Ilev. Donegan,
Weeping Water; county supeiinten
dent. Prof. Taylor. Weeping Water;
coroner. Dr. -J. C. Fate, Weeping
Water; commissioner first district,
Noah Clemmons, Rock Bluffs.
There Is a Class of People
Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
he gt ocery stores a new preparation
called GrainoO, made of pure grains.
bat takes the place of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives it
without distress and but few can tell
it from coffee. It does not cost over i
as much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. 15 cts. and 25 cts. per
dackage. Try it. Ask for Grain-O.
More Prosperity.
We are glad to note that the IS. &
M. shops continue to increase the
numbers and the hours of the men
employed. Today work is being done
on the electric light dynamo and as
soon as it is completed,, the planing
mill will be placed on increased time
by the employment of a night shift.
Other departments may have to follow
soon. The McKinley wave of pros
perity, which so worries our silver
cratic friends, seems to be a stayer
and grows under tbe fostering effect
of the DiDgley bill like a field of corn
after a June rain.
Pinched Ilia i'lnger.
Switchman J. IL Den6on got
finder badlv pi need this forenoon
while working in the K & M. yards.
Ills finger was caught between tho
drawbar on a car and the air-jack. He
was lucky that the accident was no
worse.
Cheap Kates on the Burlington.
G. A. R encampment, Lincoln, tick
ets will be sold Sept. 13 to 18, one fare
for the round trip.
Ilomeseekers' excursions Sept. 7, 21
Oct. 5 and 19. One fair for the round
trio south and west plus $-. For fur
ther information inquire at B. & M
ticket ofilce. W. L. PickktT, Agt
Ballard's Horehound Syi up is not a
us for a year, as I hear the mails are j mixture of stomach destrujng drugs
not coming that way. we got news
today of such rich finds on that river.
We built our scow it is large, six
feet wide, twenty-four feet long, but
as there are six of us in the party it
is not too large. Wo should have been
oft yesterday ouly I forgot to get a
coffee po and large pan to set my
bread in. 1 do all the cooking. Things
are very high here. Men are offered
$10 per day ond won't work for that.
Our flour cost me 12per sack to bring
in and our salt $30 per. 100 pounds.
Now .they want 35 cents for packing
but is a scientifically i repa-ed remedy
that cures coughs and colds, and all
throiit aud lung troubles. Its action
is quick, prompt and positive. 25 and
50 cents. Sold by Fricke & Co.
St. Irfrais Exposition.
On accouot oi the abjve occasion
the B. & M. wi 1 sell tickets Septem
ber 7th, 9lh. 14th, 16th, 21st. 23d, 2Sth
30th, Oct. 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th,
21st, at one and one third faro for the
round trip, limit to return five days
f ora date of sale.
W. L. Pickett, Agent.
. Try Allen's I oot-Ease,
A powder to be shaken into tbe
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen aud hot, ana get tired easily.
If you have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Allen's Foot-Ease. It cools
the feet and makes walking - easy.
Cures and prevents swollen and sweat
ing feet, b.isters and callous soots.
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain
and gives re.t and comfort. Try it to
day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stotes for 25 cents. Trial packages
FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Le
Roy, N. Y.
J C Hayes, same ....
Geo. W. Young, same .........
James Robertson, Sal and part
piy on tax list 337 51)
fiAn r Farlev. sal and exp 102 00
It J Hem pel. sal 50 00
E E Hilton, view road and work
on records '. 35 00
S P Holloway.bourding prison
era and jailor feos 113 00
H Holloway, telegraphing 4 19
Platta Citv. eras.. 7 30
Platts Water co, repairs at
court house. 5 25
I Dunn, judement in dis court. 42 00
W K Fox; stamped euv 24 08
I Pearlman, mdse to co 14 15
Fae Simile Letter - same .... 2 90
Neb Tel co, tel rants. . . . 22 85
W T Nelson, index Neb reports 5 25
D A Campbell, Neb rep vol 49. . 2 50
Evening News, printing 12 50
A E B Neleigb,blacksmitbing. 1 00
Sam Archer, rep flag pole 10 00
G H Longenhagen, bal repair
court house damaged by
lightning 133 00
L J May field, pttg road notice. 2 00
K Sulser, burying horse 3 00
W H Smith, viewing road.. .. 2 70
J D Ferguson, livery to com ... 5 75
L Kildow, rep flag 50
J R Denson, serv road notice.. 5 75
WD Jones, teams to com 16 50
N H Wilkinson, mdse to poor. . 2
Patterson & Kunsman, same ... 5
J Jeronsek, same 5
L Todd, same C
.uckweiier & J-iUiz, same zi
B W Bates, same 5 00
Wurl & Coffey, same 9 00
L B Egenborger, same 14 20
Wm Herold & Son, same 18 25
J J Swoboda, same 10 00
A Clark, same . . . ". 19 75
A H Week back & Co, same 24 75
F P Sheldon, same 3 00
Bennett & Tutt, same . 7 00
Joseph Shera, same . 10 00
A Bach, same 8 00
O I O'Neil, same 5 00
J R Nichols, same :. . ......... 5"00
Delmar S ixton, same 5 35
U Grecu, same ' 9 3
E Stuizenegger. same 5 00
B C Marguardt. same Hi 03
(Continued tomorrow)
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment ie-
lieves the intense itching. It soothes,
it heals, it cures chronic cases when
surgeons tail. it is a scientitic cer
tainty. Its sales increase through its
cures. It is no experiment. Every
bottle guaranteed. 50c. Tubes, 75c.
Sold by F. G. Fricke & . Co.
Cheap Kates to Kansas City.
The M. P. Ry. will sell tickets at
one fare for the round trip to Kansas
City on account of carnival and
Priests of Pallas parade, October 3 to
9 inclusive, good to return till Octo
ber 10. For further particulars en
quire of C. F. Stoutenborougb, agent.
Don't forget about the county fair.
DR. WILKINSON
OF OMHHH,
SPECALIST: Eye. Ear, Nose
AND THROAT.
Will Be at Dr. Livingston's Office
Monday, September 20.
10
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Legal Notice.
In the district court of Cass county. Nebraska.
In the matter of the estate of fc-tiintiud 11. Craw
ford, deceased.
To lulia A. Crawford. Georce E. Crawford.
Thomas J. Crawford. Deborah l.ashbauirh. Sal lie
:. rawiora. neirs oi camuna tl. Crawford, de
ceased: A. C. Adams, administrator of the estate
of Edmund H. Crawford, deceased, and ail other
persons interested in said estate:
the petition of Gottlieb Kockenbach in the
above matter having been tiled. in which he prays
mat me tuuii enter hu urucr uirecuu an par
ties interested in the west one-half Oi) of the
southwest one-quarter t 4 ol section eigliteen
ii'), township ten (lot, north ol ranee nine ivi
cast ill Cass county, Nebraska, to show cause, if
anv. whv the administrator ol said estate should
not execute and deliver to the petitioner a eood
and sufficient warranty deed upon the payment oi
eleven hundred and tilty fll;.U.l) dollars in pur
suance of a contract entered into between the
petitioner and bdinund H. Crawford, deceased.
in his lite time and lulia A. Crawlord. his wife
It is hereby ordered by me that cause be shown,
if any, by the ird day of October, lt'.7. and that
upon the loth day of November. 1h;i7. at 10
o clock a m. of said day a hearinz will be had on
saici petition, ana any oujcctions wnicn may ue
hied against the granting of the prayer therein.
it is further ordered that notice be given to all
parties interested bv publication
Weekly News-Herald ol flattsmouth. Nebraska.
in the Semi
or six weens successively prior to toe date ol hear
inc as above ordered.
Dated this 11th day of September, 1897.
Basils. Ramsey,
lodge of District Court
C. S. Folk and Mockett is Polk, attorneys for
uouucD is.ocKenoacn
Probate Notice.
In county court. Cass countv. Nebraska. In
the matter of the estate of Caroline Carter, de
ceased. All persons interested in said matter
are hereby notified that on the 13th day of Sept.
1897, Lena V. Crawford hied a petition in said
court alleging among other things that Caroline
Carter died on the 16th day of April A.' D., lsl7.
leaving no last will and testament, and possessed
of personal estate ol the value of about $70j.tK),
ana that she is the only heir at law of said de
ceased, and praying for administration of said
estate. You are hereby notified that if you fail to
appear on the Mh day of October, 1897. at 2
o clock p. m., and contest said petition, the court
will appoint Lena V. Crawford, or some other
suitable person, administratrix, and proceed to
a settlement of said estate. Witness my hand
and the seal of said court at Plattsmouth. Ne
brrska, this the 14th day of September A, D..1S97.
(Seal) George M. Spurlock.
' County Judge.
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BRIGHTS DISEASE
Is the most dangerous of all
Kidney Diseases. Pains in the
T2t T f !x! ! iL.TTJn,
f v xrrcuidnucs ui uic jiimt
I Swelling of the Limbs or Af
j domen are the first symptoms
Dr. J. H. McLEAN'S
LIVER AND KIDNIEV BALL!
Has proven, in thousands of cases and for many years,
to be the Peerless Remedy for this dreaded disease
Por sale everywhere. Prlc, $1.00 per bottle.
THE DR. J. H. MCLEAN MEDICINE CO., ST. LOUIS. Mo.
Our Stock of fall and winter goods is now in. Never before
in the history of Plattsmouth has there been such an ar
ray of tine goods at such remarkably low prices, we have
for fall and winter use. Our line in the Dress Goods de
partment offer special attractions and extra good values.
We mention all Wool Dress Flannels 1 1-2 yds wide, for
39 cts, and 1 yd wide, 25 cts. We have a fine assortment
of Dress Patterns no two alikeare quite the thing.
The earlier you buy the better assortment to choose from.
Silks A beautiful line of these goods for trimmings and
waists in Taffetas, Roman Stripes, Plaids, etc.
Dress Trimmings in Jets, Gimps and all kinds of fancy
braids, sets, new buttons.
Velvets: We bought these goods last May at the old
prices and can give you the best values in these goods
ever shown. They have advanced 1-3 since we purchased.
g Wrappers! Wrappers!
See our New Fall Styles at 79
cts. Cheaper than you can
buy the button holes.
Ribbons ! Ribbons !
A new line of Roman Stripes
and Plaids for neckwear,
They are beauties.
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We have just received a new line
of Dress Corsets in Black, White
and Drab for 50 cents regular
price 75 cents. Don't forget we are agents for the cele
brated Gage Down Corsets. Wear the Chicago
Corset Waist The best made.
SHOES! SHOES!
Attention! Boys and
g-irls. There is
something" in it for
you. We are giving
away with everj
pair of shoes a nice
writing tablet, for
pencil or ink, and r
onegood'lead pencil
absolutely FREE
I (sty""
.(& 0 n j
The best line of .-.hoes
in the city. A nice
line of Child's green
Shoes in all sizes.
See our Ladies
Calfskin Shoe for
SI, 50. Childrens'
Shoes, SI. Misses
Calfskin shoes for
SI. 25.
1 carpets-Fall of 1897.
ZZ We want you to call and inspect our line. Remember we
have the largest stock of carpets in the county.
S New Brussels Carpet, 75 cts.
i New Velvet Carpet, $1.00.
S All Wool Ingrain Carpet, 50 cts.
Moquette Carpet, $1.00.
. . . .It won't pajT 3'ou to go to Omaha for carpets this year. Re.
ZZ .... member this is j-our last chance to get a carpet at a low price, ....
.... as prices on these goods have all advanced. On these goods....
.... we bought early You will get the benefit. Come and see---.
S New Rugs, New Linoleums, New Oilrloths, Etc.
lSim;m1ci we have the largest line of Hosiery, fjaccs,
2 Ixloves, Varus, Underwear a:I Ilaiiflherehiefs
zz ever shown, and at the 1owTes( .prices.
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