POP POP CONSUMED FOR BIRR
And Likewise For Consider
able Smaller (lame.
A MONKIiY AM) A K HOT UMli
I Wlutt the 1'opullnt Mhhh M )! g Hun
Lwt Night Ortttory mimI Cum
Hihilt ;lori- A Tickrt l
I --ilil I poll.
"J ho itoiiulintrt f tho city tnt in maun
convention liiHt nlirtit nt tlie olii:o of
Hi nry l)o;..tiir Uiirr fo.' Um out potto
.f Oiacunein municipal mutt-urn, the
f' ttniliillty of putting a tit ket in the
fh-ld nt lli; coming election and to tie
vir.tr wuvb unii un-uriH to iircvent, if
posrtihle, tho htnto of I'latt-miouth and
dun oundii) country from goiug to
hudt.-H in a hand-baskot, a a it wore.
They roulizod fully that uiiIchh a few
MoHUHebua can t)0 dutr up from tho
ri n ka of hitherto unknown statesmen
that prosperity will tako wintrs und
en henco and that humanity will be
stranded on tho shonldofpliitocraej',
henco their devotion to humanity.
By 8 o'cIock 'aleen or thirty pooplo
congregated about tho tt;irway and
liallrf of tho Todd block, looking jjlum
and ucrioiid ns though ronliz ing; tho
awful responsibility rostintj upon
them. Shortly afior 8 o'clock tho
meeting was c illod to order by M. S.
''??', ftnd tho side show bog. in.
A committeo coiisidlintr of C. E.
Morgan, Itobt. Vaaa and Judge Short
watt apoointed to recommend a ticket
to the assemblage, to bo placed in
nomination. Tho committoo reported
the following siate:
Mayor, E. I). Cummins; clerk, W.
11. Elstei; treasurer, J. I). Tutt; po
lice judge, II. D. li irr; Councilmen
Firet ward , V. I. Messorsmi th; Sec
ond ward, Benton Kinkaid; Third
ward, John Cory; Fourth ward, no pa
triot to be found; Fifth ward, W. li.
Short.
Tho dose decocted by tho al ate mak
er! waa taken down by the patriots at
one gulp and without a shudder.
Oratory followed freely from the sil
ver tonguoa of Peter Hanrahan, Judge
Short, Robt. Vaas, Chris Christiansen
and others. Mayor Gutscho was
present and offered a few remarks in
his inimitable way. lie expressed his
views in no uncertain torn: a, and inti
mated during his remarks that some
body had prevaricated.
It was a decidedly stormy meeting,
and it was feared for a time would
wind up in a hair pulling match, with
gore on the side. Peace and quiet,
however, was finally restored and the
following central committee was
named for the ensuing year: First
ward, Chas. Kendall: Second, Ralph
Kinkaid; Third, Louis Olsen; Fourth,
P. Ilanrahan; Fifth, W. 11. Short.
After resolving to elect the whole
ticket the meeting adjourned. I
A Great House.
Nineteen years ago, C. E. Wescott
established the present popular and
well known clothing house in this
city, now known as C. E, Wescott &
Son. It waa the original exclusive
clothing house in the city at the time
and ia to day not the only, but the
leading house, and carries the largest
aDd most complete stock in Cass coun
tyof clothing, gent's furnishing goods,
boots and shoes. Mr. Wescott has
carried as his motto for years: "One
Price and no Monkey Business," and
this motto together with ihs fact that
his stock has always been complete
ana me gooaa oi tne Highest quality
has made his business career one of
success from the first. Thia house is
on tne ground noor when it comes to
buying goods, as they buy in larger
quantities tnan most nouses. Having
a Drancn store at Red Cloud, which
carries an immense stock, Wescott &
Son buy for both houses, thus getting-
tne benefit oi low prices on larg-e
quantities. This firm is prepared to
matcn any price on clothiner and fur
nishing goods which can be secured of
any house, in any city in Nebraska
This ia no lie drop in and see.
District Court
The First National bank, of Green
wood, yesterday asked for the appoint
ment of a receiver for the real estate
of Harvey R. Waldron. consisting of
480 acres. G. EL Weideman was ap
pointed and his bond fixed at $6,000.
The testimony in the Decker case
concluded at noon today, was argued
this afternoon and submitted to the
court.
Tue case of I. W. Teegarden, admin
istrator of the estate of Frank M. Wol
cott vs. G. F. S. Burton, administrat
or of the estato of O. F. Johnson, an
action in foreclosure, was taken up
this afternoon.
H. Mecum was arraigned this after
ternoon for assaulting Peter Curtis,
near Union, plead not guilty and his
trial set for the 14th at 1:30.
The Mozart Club.
A very interesting meeting of the
Mozart club was held last evening at
tho home of Miss Cagney. After the
the business of the club was carried
on, the subject of the evening, "The
Opera of the Eighteenth Century,"
waa discussed and several able papers
were read by the members. The club
adjourned to meet in two weeks with
Miss Ella Clark.
Wall Paper for Kverybody.
n. P. Beach is agent for the largest
wall paper house in the world, that of
Alfred Peats of New York. He has
an immense lino of samples and will
sell paper very cheap and of excellent
quality. He will call on you with a
beautiful line of samples.
Two Well Known Statesmen
talked fornontbs, from a front porch
and a rea!wd-ofa""car. Perhaps the
use of Foley's Honey and Tar will ex
plain why they could do thia, without
injury to their vocal organs. It is
largely used by speakers and singers.
Smith & Parmele.
CITY AND COUNTY.
WKIJN K.SDA Y
Notice Dovcy'a great ad in ihi.-t is
sue. Minn Alice Eikcnbiry ia reported
quite ill.
Charley (J rimes was in Omaha last
night attending the opera.
Bunroy, the poet, is'snid to bo quite
ill tit the hosoital in Bineol i.
Harry Race, of Weeping Water, was
a bufinesHvisitor hereto day.
The Uval Arcanum installed ollieo. s
for the ensuing year lust night.
Byron Clai k has returned from his
hunting expedition near Alliance.
John and Buns htall, two Nchaw
kaites visited tho county seat to day,
S. W. Ball, of Bouinvillc. is circu
lating umong our good peop'.o today
Rev. Campbell and James Pine went
to Ashland today on business matters.
Henrv Groves is to bo soon behind
the counters at the Coates hardware
to day.
Ceo. Reynolds and mother, of No
hawka, aro gutsts of Deputy McBrido
and family.
Br. W. A. Humphrey wis called to
Glenwood today in consultation with
Br. Plimpton.
All patients get well who have their
proscriptions tilled at Coring &, Ce's.
up-to-dato Pharmacy.
Jas. Pine and family have removed
from North Sixth street to trio corner
of Granite and Fourth.
F. II. Wood, F. W. Byrkitt, B. 1).
Stearns and E. C. Strode, prominent,
attorneys of Lincoln, attended dii-trict
court "in this city today.
Tho ladies of St. John's church are
making great preparations to give a
bazaar and dramatic entertain merit
immediately after Easter.
L. C. Wilson of Omaha is having
well-deserved success in organizing a
branch of tho Security Investment
company of Omaha in this city.
Anton IIu deeek, of Omaha, is the
new tailor employed at Ptak's. He
has moved his family into one of C. E.
Westcott's cottages inSouth Pai k.
J. II. Murphy, who has recently
been appointed night watchman at
the bridefe, yesterday moved his
family from Lincoln tothis city and it
located at Ninth and Pearl streets.
Professor Watson and wife come
very highly recommended and with
out a doubt " Jolly Farmers and the
Merry Milkmaids," will be a success.
Tho Q Z's.
White's hall, March 14
and 15,
A theatre party consisting of Mrs
S. P. Livingstone, Miss allery, Mis
Adams, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. lloovey
and Messers Straight and Spurlock
went up to Omaha last night to see
Richard Mansfield in the " Devil's
Disciple."
A very popular young man with the
young girls at the Christian church
and who is employed at tho shops, has
been off duty with a boil oa his nose
The boys at the Pearl Steam Laundry
"fixed" him today and ho is now all
right and ready for duty again.
Tickets on sale at Lenhoff Bros.' for
one of the best entrtainments ever
given in this city by home talent
"The Jolly Farmers and the Merry
Milkmaids." White's opera house,
March 14 and 15. Tho "Q. Z.'s." Bene
fit of Presbyterian church.
Guy E. Aplinrarrived in Plattsmouth
thia morning from Kansas Citj', where
he has been attending a medical col
lege th" pas, year. He will accom
pany his ciusii), Mrs. Nob es, and
daughter to Chicago this week, where
the latter is poinsr for medical treat
ment.
Martin S. Ziar, South Bend, and
Miss Lucv I' i M-r of Louisville were
united in m triage today by Judge
Spurlock. 'lhey are estimable young
people and if Martin is not too much
of a Zarr and Lucy will Duerr duty,
doubtless tl.cir married life will be
happy.
Ed Oliver leaves tomorrow for Klon
dike. Mrs. Oliver arranged a very
pleasant surprise party for him last
night at their home. A large number
of friends wero present to give him a
farewell entertainment and wish him
unbounded success in search for the
yellow metal. The guests were roy
ally entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Oli
ver, and passed a very pleasant even
ing. THUKSDAY.
J. Young of Union is doing busi ness
in the county seat.
C. E. Tefft of Avoca was bobbing
around our city today.
George Hopsner took a spin to Om
aha and return yesterday on his
wheel.
Miss Alma Timm, one of the young
lady employes at Hotel Piattsmouth,
is quite sick today.
The Omaha city council has ordered
76 additional arc lights put uo in that
town.
The K. and L. of S. elected officers
Thursday night for the ensuing six
months.
A feliew-feeling makes us wondrous
kiod unless it's a fellow feeling for
our pocket book.
W. B. Hawley, one of the shop em
ployes, has moved from Sixth street
to Lincoln avenue.
A girl's first love affair is like the
measles; it's never fatal but it's mighty
inconvenient 'or the famiiv.
The Art department, Mrs. Snyder
leader, will furnish the program for
the Woman's club tomorrow evening
The B. & M. folks distributed the
usual amount of cash to day which
ought to make the town smile for a
few days.
The gold seekers, J. C. Petersen,
Ed. Oliver, John McCarthy and Joe
Hardy, left this nfternoun for their
Klondike trip.
You arc expected
house, Mar. 11 aid
point the "tj .'".
at the opera
lo; don't d Uap
Presby terian
church bene lit.
Many a girl who marries a man be
cause sho thinks other girls want him,
wishes they had him before they had
been wed a ni'jnth.
Rob'sr' K irnes lias moved from t he
f irm six miles poulhwest to this city
and is living at the corner of Pearl
and Tenth sti ( ets.
"The Q ZV are putting forth ev
ery elTort to make the operetta a sue
cess; encourage them. White's opera
house, Mar. Hand 1 .
Many cheeiful and smi li ng counten
ances were seen on the sti eets and in
the stores today B. &'M. pay-day.
Everybody got money, and prosperity
is here in dead earnest.
Two more additions last night at tho
Christian church, making 71 in all.
Tho good work goes cm, and tho sub
ject to niht is, "Communion."
Everybody invited, come, it will do
you good.
Judge Ramsey today appointed II.
I). Travis a mcuiborof the insane com
mission in p'.aco of A. J. Craves,
whose time had expired. Tho other
members of the board are Clerk
Houscworth anil Dr. Cook.
Will Morey is putting in a few extra
licks at the shops to day because of
tho arrival of a baby girl at his homo
for which he has to provide. Her
ladyship is healthy and happy over
her arrival.
The operetta, "Tho Joily Farmers
and the Merry Milkmaids," will be
one of the liriest productions ever
given in tins city oy Home talent.
Don't fail to go. White's op i a house,
March 14 and 1 o. "The j. Z"s."
Professor Watson and wife, of Chi
cago, are very competent and united
with their untiring efforts in produc
ing- the operetta Mar. 14 and 15. The
"Jolly farmers and Merry Milkmaids," I
promises to be a rrand success.
White's opera house. The "Q Z's.
Grand Shake sper an Lecture-recital
by one of tho most eminent Shakespe
roan scholars in this country, John J
Fraiuey, at the Presbyterian church
Saturday evcninir. Mar. VI. Admi
ion o cents. ihis will be a rare
treat; don't fail to attend.
Jimmie Moore, whose fir; liting weight
is about42 pounds, got, over-loaded las
night, and all hi t ilk about beiug
one of the o!d blue hen's chickens did
not prevont Judge Archer fining him
$1.01) this morning. Jimmie will board
at this McBrido hotel un til his lino and
costs are liquidated.
Mr. and Mis. Jonathan Ilatt were
called upon to mourn the loss of their
infant babe, Charles An thony George
this morning, aged six weeks, after i
brief illness. Their many friends ex
tend sincere sympathy to Mr. and
Mrs. TIatt in their sd bereavement
The funeral will occur at 10 o'cIock
tomorrow.
Col. Campbell, of the Chicago Illu;
trated Journal, who has been in Oinn
ha arranging for tho special Trail;
Mississippi number that ho is to
issue, came in today to look after the
interests of his journal here so ably
cared for by Mr. Brinton. He made
the News a pleasant visit and will
probably r emain in town a day or twe
Itig Keal Estate Transfer.
Ashland, Neb., Mar. 9. The largest
real estato transaction in the history
of Saunders county was consummated
in this city last Saturday. The mam
moth ranch on the Platte bottom,
of Ashland, comprising 2,400 acres,
and owned by Edward Larkin, was
purchased by Wm. Humphrey, repre
senting a syndicate of capitalists of
St. Joseph, Mo., for 120,000. Tho pur
chase includes all the improvements
on the ranch, together with a fine
herd of Hereford cattle. The new
oyvners intend to consolidate this herd
with a large herd of Herefords which
they own at Hamilton, Mo., making it
one of the largest herds of thorough
breds in the west.
The Sure I.a Grippe Cure.
There is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady if you will only get
the r ight remedy. You are having
p;;ie all through your body, your liver
is out of order, have no appetite, no
life or ambition, have a bad cold, in
fact are completely used up. Electric
Bitters are the only remedy that will
give you prompt and sure relief. They
act directly on your liver,stomach and
kidneys, tone up the whole system
and make you feel like a new being.
They are guaranteed to cure or price
refunded. For sale at F. G. Fricke &
Co's. drug store, only 50 cents per
bottle.
I'earl Steam Lanmlry.
B. F. Goodman has his new laundry
fully equipped with latest devices,
now in running order, and asks a
share of your patronage. His work is
his best advertisement, and if you try
the new laundry there yviil be no
longer any excuse for sending-goods
away. Nothing too good for out
patrons is our m otto. Work called
for and delivered.
Homeseekers F.xcurscms.
TJorae.-eekers excursion tickets will
be sold on January 4 and 8, February
1 and 15, March 1 and 15, via Missouri
Pacific railyvay to all points in Arkan
sas, lexas, .Louisiana, Indian ierri-
tory, Oklahoma, Arizona and New
Mexico, at rate of one fare plus 2
For particulars call at M. P. office.
C. F. STOUTENIiOKOCGII, Agt.
You should know that Foley's Honey
and Tar is absoWitely the best remedy
for all diseases o tio Throat, Chest or
Lungs. Pealersire authorized to
guarantee it to give satisfaction in all
cases. Smith & Parmele.
Selwin Kinkc.'ul Shv $35 Coin
of the Realm.
A COMPANION IS SUSHCIONHP.
No Arrrnt Mailt An Yt A Famier'w
liani Completely Dentroyeil Fare
well to tlie K liil ker
Court I'roeeedinRH.
Yesterday afternoon, Selwin Kin-
c.tid, who had been drinking, went
intra room in tho Neville Mock, oc
cupied by Jirnmie Moore and Wo?
Benson. Ho had $'l in cash when he
went to the room, but when he woke
up this morning he hadn't any im re
money than a rabbtt. Moore got on a
four story jag and was landed in jail.
Benson had more money in his pos-
esoion than usual this morning and
both men wero suspicioncd of commit
ing the robbery, but no arrests have
yet been made.
IeHtroyel lly Fire.
The nice farm residence of Swopo
Wills, a brother of As. Wills, living
two miles southwest of Eight Mile
Grovo, was completely destroyed by
lire yesterday afternoon, together
witli its contents. Mr. Wills and
family w ere over at his brother's at
tending tho S pangler- Wills wedding,
when the lire occurred and did not
reach homo until the r esilience, which
represented years of savings, was re
duced to a heap of ashes. Wo under
stand there was no insurance, and the
loss will amount to several hundred
dollars. The lire is supposed to have
started fiom the Hue, though nothing
certain is known about it.
A Farewell Feast.
Members of the Loyal Mystic Legion
of America had a jollification lat
night at their hall. The jollification,
however, was not unminglcd with
some regret since ttiC event was
held in honor of tho departure of J. C
Peterson and Ed Oliver and party for
tho Kloudyke gold fields. Notwith
standing this sad feature of tlu occas
ion, every one made the. best of a b id
situation, so to speak, and went in to
have a good time. A splendid suppo
was prepared by the ladies of the ol
der, realizing that tho inner man
must first be catered to before the
guests could enter into complete en
joyment of tho occasion. Nothing was
overlooked in preparing the spread to
satisfy the most delicate taste or the
most ravenjus appetite. So com
plete was the spi ead indeed that the
tables were heard to groan several
times in tho old traditional way under
the load of goodies and substantial
Tho attractive feature of the feast was
a mammoth and handsomely decorated
" t2old cake" in honor of the depart
ing friends Mr. Peterson was called
upon to curve the cake and all the
guests partooit of it. After supper
brief addresses were made by Messrs
Anthony, Peterson, Oliver and others
Social conversation and good byes con
eluded the evening's program and the
party dispersed at 12 o'clock, having
passed an uu usually pleasant evening,
liistriet Court.
Judge R.msey's attention was occu
pied today a greater portion o thi
time in listening to arguments on
motions.
People's Building & Loan associa-
ciation vs. Sallie Thomas, continued
to later day in term.
Teegarden vs. Burton submitted to
court on brief.
Application of Bradford Savin,
bank vs. Crippen et al.. submitted to
court.
Notice.
The county commissioners have just
completed their regular checking up
the county officers and will now pur
euo the course which they stated in
the papers some time a-?o, purchasing
all delinquent real estate in the coun
ty, so now is your last chance to
straighten up your delinquent taxes
without additional charges.
A Meritorious Kntertainment.
Mr. John J. Frainey, of Chicago,
will appear in Shakesperean Lecture
recital on Saturday evening of this
week at the Presbyterian church.
Special program, containing the
names of many of our literary people,
has been issued. Mr. Frair.ey comes
highly recommended and will give an
elegant entertainment.
From ever"weere come words of
praise for Chamberlain's Cough Re
medy. "Allow me to congratulate
you on the merits of your Remedy
t cured me of chronic bronchitis
when the doctor could do nothing for
me." Chas. F. Hemel, Toledo, O
For sale by all druggists.
''Mystic Curo" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in one to
three days. Its action upon the sys
tem is remarkable and mjsterious. It
removes at once the cause and the
disease immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits, 75 cents
sold by F. G. Fricke & Co., druggistsj
After years of u ltold suffering from
piles, B. W. Pursell of Knitnersville,
Pa., was cured by using a single box
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Skin
diseases such as eczema, rash, pimples
and obstinate sores are reidiiy cured
by this famous remedy. F. G. Fricke
& Cc
Hard ami Soft Coal.
John Waterman is solo agent for
tho famous Mendota soft coal. Also
carries the best grades of hard coal, J
wood, lumber, laths, shingles, lime.
cement, etc. If you are going to
build, it will pay youtosee Water
man. Office at the rear of Wuter-
man block on Fifth street.
Itepubllraii I'rlmarlen nml Convention.
Tho republican votera of tho city of
Plattsmouth aro horeby called to meet
In city convention Saturday evening
March 10 atS o'clock in Waterman's
hall for tho purposo of placing in nom
ination candidates for tho followinir
offices:
Mayor.
Clerk.
Tre isurcr.
Two members of school board.
Eich ward will bo entitled to dele
gates as follows: First, 10, Second, 10;
Third, IS; Fourth, 11; Fifth, 5)
Tho primaries will be held Saturday
ovining. Mar. 10, from 0 to 7 t tho
following places: First ward, Perkins
house; second ward, at school house;
lid ward, Ridley's lumber office; 4th
ward, police judge' office; 5th ward,
Bach's store. Each ward will nomin
ate a candidate for councilman.
By order of republican city central
com mittee.
Fkank Botd, Ch'n,
V. MUKPUV. Sec'y.
V.
Oemocratic City Convention.
The democrats and othors believing
in tho principles enunciated in tho
Chicago platform, aro hereby called
to meet in doltirato convention at
Whito'a hall in the city of Platts
mouth, Neb., on Saturday, March 19,
1S!)8, at 8 o'clock, for tho purposo of
placing in nomination candidates for
the several city offices. Tho basis of
apportionment for tfto convention shall
bo ono delegato for each seven votes
c ist for loliu A. Gutsche for mayor in
April, 1S0(i, or each major fraction
thereof. The primaries for the elec
tion of delegates will bo held in the
several wards on Friday evening, Mar.
18' at 7:80 o'clock, and shall bo open
one hour. There shall aiso bo uomin
ited by tho primaries ono councilman
in'cach ward. The places of holding
tho primaries are as follows:
First ward, Perkins houso.
Second ward. Turner hall.
Third ward, W. I). Jones' oflice.
Fourth ward, police judge's office
Fifth ward, schojl house.
Tho ap portionment of delegates is
as follows: First ward, 12 delegates
second ward, 24; third ward, 10; fourth
ward, 19; fifth ward, 10.
Each yvard primary shall also electa
city central committeeman. Thocom
mittee recommends that no proxies be
allowed. P. E. Rlfknek.
II. G. Livingston', Ch'n,
S c'y.
Jtully for Itolt.
Col. Robert Alclieynolds will prive
the people of Lincoln a talk next Sun
day that oufrht to do them good. Mc
was an unbeliever for many years of
the seventh magnitude and looked for
a time as though he intended to po
about doing evil all tho days of his
life. He has sot his face Zion ward and
is t-tru:rrlii!r to make reparation for
having- posed so long as a horrible ex
ample. Ho now deserves encoun.ge
ment. I was glad when thev said unto
me ' Let us go and hearrBob McRey
nolds
His experience will be good
for others who have preferred dark
ness to light because their deeds are
evil. State Journal.
liurliiifiton Koate California Excursions
Cheap, quick, comfortable. Leave
Plattsmouth 3:43 p. m., every Thurs
day in clean, modern, not crowded
tourist sleepers. No transfers; cars
run right through to San Francisco
and Los Angeles over the Scenic
Route through Denver and Salt Lake
City. Cars are carpeted; upholstered
in rattan; have spring seats and backs
and are provided with curtains, bed
ding, towels, soap, etc. Uniformed
porters and experienced excursion
conductors accompany each excursion,
relieving passengers of all bother
about baggage, pointing out objects
of interest and in many other ways
helping to make the overland trip a
delightful experience. Second class
tickets are honored. Berths $5.
For folder giving fnll information,
call at nearest Burlington Route
ticket oflice, or write to J. Francia
Gen. Passenger Agent, Omaha, Neb,
February Excursions.
Opportunities for visiting the south
during this month, via the Louisville
& Nashville railroad, are as follows:
Home-seeker's excursions on first
and third Tuesday at about one fare
for the round trip..
Florida Chautauqua at DeFuniak
Spi ings begins on the 14th inst. Splen
did programme, beautiful place, low
rates.
Mardi Gras at Mobile and New Or
leans on 22d. Tickets at half rates.
For full particulars, write to C. P.
Atmore, General Passenger Agent,
Louisville, Ky., Geo. B. Horner, D.
P. A., St. Louis, Mo.
A Great Bargain 440-acre farm
near South Bend for $25 per. acre.
Address R.
B. Windham, Piatts-
outh, Neb.
Beware the
March Winds!
Escape the rigors of the winds this
month by going south over the
Louisville & Nashville Rail
road. This line has a perfect
through-car service from cities
of the north to all winter re
sorts in Georgia, Florida, and
along th-e Gulf Coast in Texas,
Mexico and California. The
Florida Chautauqua now in
session at DeFuniak Springs;
six weeks with the best lec
tures and entertainers, in a
climato which is simply per
fect. Very low rates for round
trip tickets, on sale daily.
Homeseekers' Excursions on
the first and third Tuesday.
Tickets at about half rates.
For full particulars write to
C. P. Atmore, G. P. A., Louisville,
Ky., Geo. B. Horner, U. P. A., Sf
Louis, Ma
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Notice of Sale.
In (tie district court of county, Nrlir.mka.
Henry Kikcnbar v. ct a!,
vs.
The Citlciis I! a nk .f
l'latlmouth,Nvl., ct 1.
Notice H lu'icby Riven tli.it timlcr ati'l ! v vir
tue ol the decree ol Oil- 1 lotioialilc ll.isil .V
Kaiiiicy. jmlyc ol the iti.tilct coint. niinte upon
January blh, A. l. K. In a dull (cilIiiik tn
tho ih.liKt court of Cast lounty, Nel.iaika.
w herein I lenry I' ikt-iihai y et a!, I (.lainl ill, umj
1 he I ltiriiH llauk nt I'laitsin julh. Ncina k.i.
et al. (Irleii.ljii! .. ami whlih decree nnleie'l and
directed the receiver nt the aid hank, under
KiKued. to uhli-di tor thirty days, and thriiell
inc. leal estate liereinaller leM I Hied. 1 lint pur
suant to haul order the undei -lulled lei eivt i will
on the Jlst day ol Manh, A. 1..1-1' at in o tln( k
a. in, at the south door ul t tie couit house in the
city c.f I'lattsmouth.l'ass c unty. Nehta-ka. ntlrr
lor sale the follow mi; descrilied land, vi.: II
northwest iiarter N'A ' ut r lion eighteen
llHj.the southwest quarter v'i olseitiou
seven 17. the west halt ( U ;t ol the southeast
quaitci IM-.'J ol section seven fie noith
east quarter NK' ol the southeast quailer
SK'4 section seven l , the inithwcst quaiter
I rs y ol the southwest quarter rvy '4 I nisei
tion eight I H all in township eleven Mil nnilh
rancc fourteen lltj, in C'.-e-s county, Ne
braska, bemi; a part ol the assets ol
said Citizens flank, defendant, huhject to all
liens ami iiiciiinliiance. At said sale Inds will he
received either lor casli. or not less than l-.l)l(i
conditioned that the purchase puce shall he ap-
piK-u upon tne.principal ol claims now entitled to
dividends, the highest ol which bids on each
class will tie reported to the couit lor diiections,
winch ol said bull will bo accepted.
Dated this loth day of K-biuary, Ikuh.
(JllAKl.kS J. 1'AIIMI I I..
As Receiver of 'I lie CitieiiB liank ol Malts-
mouth, Nebraska.
Uyron Clark. Attorney.
."Satire of riibliration.
John M. Kiser. I'laintlff
vs.
John Klser, John V.
Anuck and Laura A.
Aniick, his wile, and
Lsther b. Heller, de
fendants. I he defendants, lohn Kiser. lohn V. Amirk
and Laura A. Amick. Ins wife, and l-.sthor
Heller, will take notice that on the -rd dav ol
1'ebruary, lKto, John M. Kiser, jilaintitl, tiled his
petition in trie district court ol Cass county, rve-
uraska. against loim Kiser. lolin W . Amick and
Laura A. Aniick. his wife, and Ksther S. Heller.
tho object and prayer of which are to have a
certain quitclaim deed which was niado by John
rwiser, ueieuuam in mis suit, wno nail no title,
right or authority whatsoever, am) tlelivcied to
I-.st her S. Heller, delendant in this suit, on the
following described real estate, to-wit:
ltegimiing at a point twenty-three
leet west ot tne south - east coiner
ol lot number eight (H), bloi k number sixty-live?
(liil in the city of Weejnng Water. Cass county,
Nebraska, and running thence north sixty-live
(ia) feet, thence west twenty-one (l!lj leet. thence
sotun sixty-live (:) leet, ana thence east twenty -one
('Jl I leet, to the point ol begining, set aside
anil declared null and void, anil the cloud upon
the title of plaintilf, caused thereby removed, and
lor jtulgnieiil tor costs in this suit, and lor sue I
oilier rebel as justice and equity may lepiine.
You are required to answer tins petition on
before the 2lst day of March, 1H:H.
Dated February 7, IMis,. John M. Kisi.k
By M. S, liriggs, his attorney.
Sberiirs Sale.
By virtue of an order of sale Issued by George
I'", Houseworth, clerk of the district com t, vv i th u
anil for Cass county, .Nebraska, and to me di
rected. I will on the 1:2th dav of March. A. D.
1MIH, at II) o'clock a. m. of said day at the soiilh
door of the court house in the city of riatt-inouth,
in said county, sell at public auction, to the high
est bidder lor cash, the follow ing real estate to-w it:
Lotstilteen dm au l twenty ('J'n, in section seven
(7). township twelve ( lv). north of ramre fourteen
(11). in Cass county, Ncbiaska, together with the
privileges and appei tenances thereunto beiong
ing or in anywise apimrtaininir. The same be
ing levied upon and taken as the property ot
John Keuland and wife, Lena Keuland, and lames
M. Patterson, defendants, to satisfy a judgment
oi said coum recovered oy diaries C. l annele.
as receiver ot tlie Citizens bank ol l'lattsinnuth
Nebraska, plaintilf against said defendants.
Flattsniouth, Nebraska, Ieb. I, A. D. i
W. 1). Wm-.i-i.hi.,
Sheriff. Cass County. Nebraska.
Probate Notice.
In the county court of Cass county. Nebraska.
In the matter ol the guardianship ol Miles K.
Smith, an incompetent person. To whom it may
concern: Notice is hereby given to the said
Miles K. Smith, iinconipetent. to lili M. Smith.
guardian, and to all other persons interested.
that George. .Grimes tiled herein Feb. ll.lsyx, a
petition alleging among other things that he is
surety on the bond of the said Lli M. Smith; that
neither the said Lli M. Smith nor any of his ore-
decessors, as guardian of said incompetent, have
ever made a settlement with the court ol probate:
that by reason of alleged negligence, there
is danger ol liability to ihe waru on said bond.
letitioner prays that Lli M. Smith mav Li
cited to appear in county court and render a full
account Jn said premises: That petitioner be
discharged from liability upon said bond: That
the said Lli M. Smith be required to furnish a
new Dona, or. in delault tliereol that said ."ninth
be removed from his trust as guardian and that
another be appointed in his place; thot the ac
counts on hie be settled and approved and for
other equitable and proper rebel in the premises.
ou are hereby notified that a hearing w ill be
naa on said petition March 2-nd, ihun, at o clock
p. m., and that if vou fail to appear upon said
uaie ana contest saia petition, the court may
grant the prayer of said petition and make such
other and further orders, allowances and decrees
as to this court may seem proper in the premises.
Witness my hand and the seal of said court.
at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, this, the 1st dav of
iviarcn, A. D. lb)S.
George M. Spurlock,
(Seal) County Judge.
Chattel Mortgage Sale.
ixoiice is nereov eiven that bv virtue ot a
chattel mortgage, dated ou the nd dav of lune.
1HW7. and duly nled in the otiice of the county
cieric oi cass county, ixeuraska, on the .ird day ot
june, ioi, ana executed uv I. 3. uood to I. .
Davis, to secure the payment of seventv-hve dol
lars, with interest thereon from the 1st day of
june, iey, at tne rate ot ten per cent per annum
from said dav. and upon which there is now this
22nd day of February. lh'J7 due the sum of $X0.40.
Default having been made in the payment of
saia sum, ana no suit or other proceeding at law
riaving Deen institutea to recover said debt, or
any part thereof, therefore. I will sell the
property therein described to wit: 1 hree-hfths
interest in twenty-rive acres of corn on the west
1 11 .1 .1 x . .t.
iiitu oi iioi inwciM quarter or section iy in I
town 11, range 13, Cass county, Nebraska, which
corn is divided, picked and cribbed on the south- I
west quarter oi section IH, in town 11, range Vi,
Cass county. Nebraska, and amounts to about
4:i5 bushels, at the crib and in the crib at said
place in Kock Kinffs precinct, in Cass county, on
the -'1st day of March, IW-s, at the hour of 10
o'clock a. m.. to satisfy said debt, with the costs
of advertising, caring for and selling said prop
erty. T, V. Davis.
-I 1 . i 1 . . 1 1 .. 1
luesuay, iiiarcn 1, jryo
Legal Notice.
In the district court of Cass county, Nebraska.
In the matter of the estate of John II. Hoimes,
deceased.
This cause came on for hearing upon the Deti-
tion ot rrank M. oung, as administrator ot the
estate of Joltn li. Holmes, deceased, and the re
turn of said administrator to the former license
issued herein, and application of said adminis
trator for an alias license to sell the southwest
quarter of the southwest quarter of section 13, in
town 2. range J. in Furnas county, Nebraska, to
pay the debts of said estate in the sum of $J,W
and the costs of administrating said estate, there
not being- sufficient personal property to pay
said debts and costs of administration.
It is, therefore, ordered that all persons inter
ested in said estate appear before me at the ollice
of the clerk of the district court in the court
houe in Plattsmouth on the loth day of April,
ltfix, at 2 o'clock p. m.. to show cause why an
alias license should not be granted to said ad
ministrator to sell so much of the above des
cribed real estate of said deceased as shall be
necessary to pay said debts and expenses.
It is further ordered that notice of said appli
cation and of the making of this order be frlren
an parties interested in saia estate by publishing
a copy of this order for four successive weeks be-
lore the day of hearing in the Semi-Weekly
ixews-neraia.
Dated this bth day of March,
Basil S. Ramsey.
udge of the District Court, second Judicial Dis
trict.
Sheriffs Sale.
By virtue of an order of sale issued bv Geo. F.
Houseororth. clerk of the district court, v.ithin
and for Cass county, Nebraska, and to me di
rected, I will on the 2Gth day of March. A. D.
lM,at 1 o'clock p.m. of said day at the south door
of the court house in the city of Piattsmouth, in
aid countv. seil at public auction, to the h;zh-
est bidder for cash, the following real estate, 10
w:t: Lot 4J, in block LI J. in M.les' addition to
the city of Plattsmouth, Cass county. Nebraska,
together with the privileges and appurtenances
thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining.
The same being levied upon and taken as the
property of John Swoboda, defendant, to satisfy
a judgment of said court recovered by Charles C.
Parmele. as receiver of the Citizens bank of
Plattsmouth. Nebraska, plaintiff against said de
fendant.
Piattsmouth, Nebraska, Feb. 12. A. D. 1SS8.
V. D. Wheeler,
Sheriff, Cass County, Nebraska.
Bv t. D. McBride. Deoutv.
Byron Clark, Attorney for Receiver.
Notice to Creditors.
State of Nebraska, )
County ol Cass. J '
In the matter of the estate of Henry Stoll, de
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that the claims and de
mands of all persons against Henry Stoll,
deceased, late ot said county and state, will be
received, examined and a '.justed by the county
court at the court house in Piattsmouth. on; the
-urn day 01 r-epiemoer a. v., 1113 at a o clock in
the forenoon. And that six months from and
t i. uy .,i sunt, a. i., ik.h, i.
time limits! for n-lilnr of null dm rnKcil to
lur-Kiii li i -,r ( liiiiipi l'r en am liiHt ton ami altuv
mice. 1 it vi I ii -1, li
day ul I'i oi ii.ii ,
.Sea I J
r my IihiiiI mid Heal thin ZUt
I ' , ll'S.
( i mu. i M V'lTMl.rx K ,
ounly JuIko.
Sheriff's bale.
Ily virlut! ol an nider of nlu Isiund by (irnrva
I-'. 1 1, hi sew u Ih. c lei k n! t he dist i a t cnui t , with lit
mid lor Casn munly. ,NbiMk, am) to ma Ul
letted. I will on tho Hull day of Match, A.
) , l-l'X, at II o clot k a. in. nl aaid day at tha
south door of tho mil t house In tho lily of Malta
mouth, in said ( utility, sell at public mui tlou, to
the highest bidder lor lash, the following icat
estate, lowit:
Lots, ono and two 1 1 and S, In block rWen
1 1 1, in Cm ler's addition to lha city ol Weep
ing Watei.l ass count y, Nebraska, together with
the privileges, and appui trnaiicm theirunto ba
longing ni in anywise appui taming. lha lama
b ing levied upon and taken a the property ol
A In e .'.'speii y, et al, defendant, to satisfy a
judgment ol said couit lecuveied by 1'panclsN.
(jiIimiii, plaiulitl, against said defendants,
f;ainst si
... l eb.
I'lalthinoutli, .V
in. A.I) Pln.
W. I ). Wlian .
. . . Min ill, Casn County, Ncbiaska.
IS V J. I). Mclitide. Kepuly.
L. 11. Wooley, Attorney for r'raucis N. Gibson.
Legal Notice.
In the district court of Casn county, N'sbraska,
John Johnson, Jr., by his guar
dian, I'Jijah K. I'hllhps,
vs.
ciua M. .Skinner ami hint
baud, tjeoiue J. Mi inner.
Defendants will take notice that upon the Ulh
da y ol I lei ember, A . 1 ). Is'J, the plaintiff Iliad
his petition in the district court of Cass county.
Nebraska, the olqei t and prayer of which tss to
set aside a deed from plaintilf to defsaiaat,
Zerua M. Skinner, which pieleuded to couvay to
her lot two r-i in block sixty-three (A3) a tha
city ol Weepiuu Watei, Casn county, Nebraska,
and to set aside and annul said deed and tha
ii-. cud tlieic-of, as it appeals In book 31, pgm
OHO of ihc deed record Cass county, Nebraska,
and lor an ai counting of n-iits collected by sanl
deleiidant and to revest the title ol said lot ia
plaiutilt.
And lor fuither equitable relief you are re
quited to answer said petition on or before tha
-flh day ol Match, A. D. hwm.
John Johnson, f.
Hv his uuardlan. Klnah K. I'hlllina.
By his attorneys, livion tllaik and tJ. A. Kawla.
Dated l ebiuaiy, 1.1. A. IJ. IKU7.
SliorilT'H Sale.
Hv viitueof an older of sah Umn,l In C.mn V.
I Iousewoi th. tleikol the district rmirt nhin
and tor Lass county, Nebraska, and to nie di
ne led, I will on the Wth dav of March. A. IK
lx'.i.H, at II o'clock a. III. ol said dav al Ilia smith
door ol the court house in the city ol I'lattsmouth
in said county, sell at public auction, to the
highest biddei lor cash, the billowing real estate
to-wit:
Lot four 14 1 in block one I 1 1 in Stiles' addition
to the uly ol rlattstnoiilh.Cass county. Nebraska,
together w Ilh the privileges and aiMirrltninrm
theicuiito belonging or in anywise appertaining;:
li lion and takrn as th nr.
pelty'ol lehl .Swoboda. di-lelida nt In aattafv a
judgment ol said court recovered by Charles C.
j'arinele as uieiver ol ihe Citizens bank of
I lallsinoutli, Cass county. Nebraska. nlatntilL
against said defendant and John Keller.
1 lattsinouth, Nebraska, f ebruary lit A.D..1HM.
Wm. D. WiiKsiia.
. . . Sheriff. Cass county, Nebraska.
15 y 1. D. Mcliride. Deiiutv.
liyion Clark, Attorney lor Plaintiff .
N -lien of llil-lt-ln-ft.
The I'lattsinoiith Water Comnanv. a cornora-
tion oigamed under the lawsol the state ol
bra--ka .
The I'lattsinoiith Water Company hereby
give notice that tlie billowing is the list and
amount ol all the existing debts of said corpora
tion on the lust day of February, A. I). 1M98,
nainel y :
1-ust mortgage fi per cent bonds of the
Water Co , interest payable semi
annually, ht. Ist am April Ist iT.i5.OllO.00
Accrued interest on the s.iim-
1 axes
1.7H5.IX)
T"tal $140.ll.3ft
J his notice is given in i omplianre with the
provisions of chanter I'S of the comiiilrd ulutntea
of the state of Ncoiaska.
( has. K. Kmiv. President,
lltMiv M. l'l.l.Mi-H, Treasurer,
T. H. Pollock, Secretary.
Ldward IJ. Martin,
F.il ward K. Ailen,
Maiority ol Hoard of Directors.
J'rolmte Notice.
In county court, ( 'ass county, Nebraska.
In .lie matter ol the estate ol lohn 1'rnrlcrlrlr
Still!, deceased. Agatha Mull, John Jacob Stull,
John Fiederick Stull, Christian Lawrence Stull,
Anna Amelia Monroe, nee Stull. Henrv Stull.
Maria Agatha Stull and ail other persons inter
ested in said matter, are hereby notified that on
the "Jlst d ly ol February A. D., ixii.s, Agatha
Stull, Henry Stull and C. Lawrence Stull filed a
u in saiil count v couit. alleirinir amour
other things that ohn Frederick Mull died on
the 1st day oi January IMix. leavimr no last will
and testimeiil, and possessed of real and
personal estate, and that the above named con-
titute ail the persons interested in the estate of
aid deceased, and praying for administration
thereof. Vou are hereby notihed that if you fail
to appear at said court on the lilst day of March
A. I)., l'.'x, at o clock p. m. ami contest said
petition, the court will appoint C. Lawrence Stull
or some other suitable person administrator, and
proceed to a settlement ol said estate. Witness
my hand and tlie seal of said court at Platts
mouth, Nebraska, this the :JHth day of February
.V. 17., irjn.
(Seal)
GkOKOK M. Sl'L'RI.OCK,
County Judge.
Notice of Indebtedness.
'Ihe Plattsmouth Gas and Electric Liuet com
pany hereby gives notice that ttie following is the
list and amount of all existing debts of said cor
poration on the 1st day of Jrebruary A. D., 18tf8,
namely:
First mortgage. 6 per cent, bonds of the
Plattsmoulh Oas H Llcctric Light
company, interest payable semi-annually,
June 1 and December 1 S30.0H0 00
Accrued interest on same SOU OU
Total indebtedness (30.300 00
This notice is given in compliance with the
provisions of chapter sixteen of the compiled
statutes of the state of Nebraska.
J. G. Kichhv, President,
S. 11. Hovkv, Treasurer,
C. D. Jo.nks, Secretary.
Majority of lioaid of Directors.
i.,.,,vVi
('i'lnijiji'ij'i
liJiV'S?kC:
TIME TABLE
PLATTSMOUTH. NEB.
Lincoln
Chicago
St. Joseph
Kansas City
St. Louis and all
points East and
South.
Omaha
Helena
Portland
San Francisco
AM points west.
TRAINS LEAVE A8 FOLLOWS)
No 1. Pen ver express 11:18 pm
AO n. L tiicago ex press 12:41 am
MoZO. Local express, daily, Bt Joe,
lVLins.-it). et Louis, all points
south 0:40 m
No 4. Local exD, dally, Burlington.
Chicago, all points east.... 10:24 am
No 10. Local exp, daily except Sun
day 1155 rn
No 8. Local exp. daily except Sun
day. Pacific Junction 12:30 Dm
No30. Freight, daily except Sunday
Pacific Junction 2:50 pm
No 2. Vestibuled exp, dally. Bur
lington, Chicago and all
points east 5:30 prn
No 13 stub from Junction to Platts
mouth 6:15 pm
No 12. Local exp, daily. St Joe. Kan
sai City. St Louis. Chlcaifo
all points east and south.. 625 pm
No 5. Local exp. daily,Omaba,Lin
coln. Denver and interme
diate stations 7:32 am
SoS5. Local freight, dally. Ornaba. HM arn
No Local freight, daliy, ex Sun
day, Cedar Creett, Louis
vine, South Bona 7:37 am
No 7. Fast mail, daily, Omaha and
Lincoln 222 pm
No 3, Ventibuled exp. daily, JJen
ver and all points in Colo
rado, Utah and California,
Grand Island. Black Hills.
Montana and Pacific N. W. 3:43 pm
No 9. Local exp, daily except Su -Oay.
Louisville. Ashland,
Wahoo, Schuyler 4:00 pm
No 11. Local exp, daily except Sun
day. Omaha ai-.U Lincoln.. 4-59 pm
No 17. Local express. Sunday only,
Sleeplnz, dining and reclining chair cars
(seats free; on through trains. Tickets sold
and ba?ga;e checked to an7 point In tbe
United States or Canada.
For Information, time tables, maps and
tickets call or write to
W. L. PICKETT, Agent,
Plattsmouth, Neb.
J. FRANCES. Gen. Pass. A at.,
Omaha. Neb.
M. 1. T1MK CAUl).
TRAINS OOI N'Q NORTH,
No. 1 4:50 a. m.
No. 9 1L51 a.m
No. 121, local f relent 4.04 p.m
TRAINS OOIJJQ 8OTJTH.
No. 2...... .... .......... ...... . .10:43 p. m
No. 12, local freight 7.35 ara.
No. 10 4:04 pm