HOLD A BRIEF SESSION.
Council Considers a Little City
Legislation.
Qnlte a Batch of Bllla Against the City
Passed Upon By the Claim Commit
tea Extent of the Damage Done By
the Court House Fire Satlsfasiwrlly
Agreed Upon.
The city council met last evening in
regular session, the only absentee be
ing; Lutz of the Fifth- Very little
business of importance came up for
consideration.
Clerk Kerr read a communication
from Charles E Fannigan, the con
tractor who put down the brick pave
ments on Main street, which asked the
city to pay a balance due of $539.02,
with interest. There was some dis
pute as to whether the matter should
be referred to the judiciary commit
tee or the committee on streets,
alleys and bridges, but by a vote of 5
to 4 the matter was placed in the
hands of the former committee.
At a previous meeting a bill of W.
D. Jones, for keeping a hose-cart and
other fire apparatus at his barn, had
been reduced by the claims commit
tee. Mr. Jones was present last even
ing and protested against the reduc
tion, telling the council what the
bill was for and the amount of the
work required for the proper keeping
of the cart. By a vote of 6 to 3 the
bill was referred to the claims com
mittee with instructions to look the
matter up and settle the question.
Report of the city treasurer was re
ferred to the finance committee.
Street Commissioner Hansen's re
port was placed in the bands of the
streets, alley and bridges committee.
The reports of the police judge and
city marshal were referred to the
police committee.
A number of sidewalk resolutions
were read by the clerk and, on motion
of Sattler, the same were adopted.
The following claims were allowed
against the city:
Egenberger & Troop, fuel $ 4 80
John Fitzpatrick, salary 40 00
Buck Adams, labor 6 00
M Archer, uncollected fees 7 25
C W Schultz. pipeman 1 SO
Wm Slater, salary SO 00
Ebinger Hardware Co., hardware 5 00
R O Fellows, printlog 4 80
PJ Hansen, salary 40 00
Weekly Journal, printing: 2 00
M. P. R. R., freight 2 30
W K Fox, mdsc 2 35
M Sheldon, labor 90
L. Klldow, same 150
J Kildow, burying dog 25
Percy Agnew, labor 8 75
T T Fry, salary 40 00
A Smith, drayage 0 93
J Gingery, labor 8 25
S Archer, pipeman 150
J W Case, salary 31 60
E Kildow, same 40 00
W O Boyer. same 60 00
8 Buzzell. wiring 3 00
L Reinhackle, labor 8 25
Platts Gas Co., gas 23 33
FM Richey. material $144.50
On motion of Sattler, the date of
the next meeting was set for Tuesday
evening, Dec. 26.
Adjournment was then taken.
The Logs Adjusted.
i&epresentaiives oi the insurance
companies met with the board of
county commissioners again today,
and after considerable figuring an
agreement was reached as to the
amount the companies should pay for
the damage sustained at the fire a
couple of weeks ago.
The hmount agreed upon was $1,400.
The companies had an expert from
Omaha look over the building and he
appraised the damage at $1,147.75.
Louie Otnatt's appraisment was $ 1,850,
and the amount agreed upon was
about a split between the apprais
ment of the 1 ntter and that of the
Omaha man. The settlement is gen
erally regarded as very fair.
A Belle of the Early Days.
Hon. J. M. Patterson of the Cass
county bank had occasion to look
through an unused desk in the bank
today, found a small ticket upon which
was, printed the following:
: TURNVEREIN BALL. !
Fitzgerald Hall, July 4, 1871. ;
1
FLOOR MANAGERS:
B. Hempel. F. D. Lehnhoff, H. Newman.
: TICKETS, $2.00. :
' i
He - immediately took the ticket
down to Ben Hempel and it i9 now
among the relics in the latter's collec
tion. Mr. Patterson evidently had
other business on hand that evening
and laid the ticket in a drawer where
it remained unmolested for more than
twenty-eight years.
The three floor managers given on
the ticket are still numbered among
the living; Mr. Newman, who was at
that time the most extensive clothing
dealer in the county, is now in the
same line of business in Red Oak, la.,
where he is doing well, while Mr.
Hempel and Mr. Lehnhoff are still
well-to-do citizens of this city.
It will be noticed that the price of
the tickets was $2. The Turners do
not get such fancy prices for their
dance tickets now as they did at that
time 60 cents and 75 cents being the
prevailing prices nowadays. The Jiur
lington railroad had only reached
Lincoln at that time and times were
very lively.
Aa Appropriate Glf fc.
Otto A. Wurl, tne cigar manufac
turer, is putting up Christmas cigars
in boxes of twenty-five and twelve. In
the boxes containing twenty-five he is
putting up three different styles, and
they are made from fine tobacco. Last
winter Mr. Wurl did not make enough
of the "Gut Heil" Christmas cigars to
upply the demand, but this year he
has enough for all. These boxes make
a Christmas gift for husband or sweet
heart that has no equal. i
BRIEFLY TOLD.
C. A. Marshall, Dentist.
A. W. At wood sells glass.
A. W. Atwood 6ells pure drugs and
the best patent medicines.
Secure jrour tickets for the lecture
on Napoleon by Rev. H. H. O'Neal.
Everything on sale at the Christ
mas Market. Come and see. White's
ball, Dec. 14 and 15.
The Turners are arranging to give
one of their popular dances Saturday
evening, December 16.
Have you a cold? A dose of Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup at bedtime
will remove it. Price 25c and 50a
F. G. Fricke & Co.
Make yourself a Christmas present
of a couple of tickets for H. II.
O'Neal's lecture on Napoleon Tuesday
evening, December 19.
Three hundred pair men's sample
gloves and mitts just received at Wm.
Ilerold & Son's and will be sold at ex
actly wholesale prices.
Stand up for the High school and at
tend Rev. H. H. O'Neal's lecture on
Napoleon at the Presbyterian church
Tuesday evening Dtc. 19.
All goods intended for the Christ
mas market should be left with Mrs.
Agnew apd the eatables taken to
White's hall Thursday before noon.
The "Q. Z." chorus is preparing
a floe program, which will consist of
solo, choruses and drills given in
picturesque and appropriate costumes.
Refreshments will be served at the
Christmas Market by the Ladies'
Auxiliary, who will also make a fine
display of fancy articles in their
booths.
JJe Witt's Little Early Risers purify
the blood, clean the liver, invigorate
the system. Famous little pills for
constipation and liver troubles. F. G.
Fricke & Co.
All lovers of music should not fail
to attend the entertainment given by
the "Q. Z."society In connection with
the ChristmnB market, Friday even
ing, December 15.
The B. & M. band is arranging to
give a concert at Waterman's ball on
December 20. This concert gives
promise of being the leading musical
event of the season. Wait for it.
Sample gloves and mittens at lees
than factory prices at Wm. Herold &
Son's. Our liberal discount enables
us to sell them at less than other deal
ers buy. Come and let us convince.
There were not enough tickets sold
to guarantee a returning train after
the Dovey concert tonignt but quite a
number went and will return on the
early BurliDgton train tomorrow morn
ing.
Professor William Wright, the
Scotch elocutionist, has recommends
tions from London, Scotland and all
parts of the United States. Hear him
at the Christian church Tuesday, De
cember 12. Prices, 10 and 20 cents.
The Turnverein is preparing a great
Christmas entertainment, which will
be given during two evenings, Dec. 23
and 25, at the Turner hall. Splendid
program in prospect. Details later.
Watch for them.
There has never been a lecture
given in the city which will compare
with the lecture on Napoleon at the
Presbyterian church by the Rev. H.
H. O'Neal Tuesday evening Djc 19.
Don't fail to be present.
J. B. Clark, Peoria, Til., says, "Sur
geons wanted to operate oo me for
piles, but I cured them with De Witt's
Witch Hazel Salve." It is infallible
for piles and skin diseases. Beware
of counterfeits. F. G. Fricke & Co.
The eleven-year-old son of Louie
Clieno of Omaha was burned to death
by the explosion of a gasoline stove
yesterday. John Schiappactsse went
to Omaha to attend the funeral today,
the boy's father being an old friend of
John's.
W. H. Barker, asbistant adjutant
general of the Grand Army of Ne
braska, will be at the Grand Army
hall this evening. All the members
of the Grand Army and ex-soldiers of
the last war,tbeir wives and the mem
bers of the relief corps are invited to
be present, and hear an able address.
Mr. J. Sheer, Sedalia, Mo., saved
his child's life by One Minute Cough
C&re. Doctors had given her up to
die with croup. It's an infallible cure
for coughs, colds, grip, pneumonia.
bronchitis and throat and lung
troubles. Relieves at once. F. G.
Fricke & Co.
The Christmas Market to .be given
by the Presbyterian ladies Thursday
and Friday evenings of this week
promises to be a decided success. Effi
cient committees are working in every
department and all sorts of novelties
will be dished up. Dou't forget the
dates Dec. 14 and 15.
Dr. O'Neal, who has been engaged
to deliver his lecture on "Napoleon"
here on the 19th inst., is one of the
striking characters on the lecture
platform today. His lecture is his
torically accurate, while his descrip
tions of men and events are vivid and
realistic. The News bespeaks for Dr.
O'Neal a larger audience than has
hitherto greeted any lecturer in the
city.
In the rush of advertising matter
yesterday afternoon The News' "ad"
compositor became somewhat muddled
and in classifying Christmas articles
in Lehnhoff Bros.' announcement,
placed the caption, "For the Young
Ladies," over a list of articles for
men such as cigar cases, pipes, etc.
It is needless to state that the afore
said compositor has no grudge against
the young ladies of Plattsmouth and
that this was clearly an error.
Fancy Christmas Boxes
Equal to highest grade 10c cigars.
Buy a box of Pepperberg's make to
send to your out of town friends.
WAS A CARELESS DRIVER.
A Former Flattsmout h Boy Rous Down a
Woman In DenTer.
The following clipping from a Den
ver paper was sent to The News by
W. B. Wise. Frank Senter, referred
to in the item, formerly resided here
and was a carrier on this paper. His
mother was at the head of the Chris
tian Science movement in Plattsmouth:
"Mrs. J. M. Allan of 2402 Marion
street was run down by a careless
driver at Seventeenth and Champa
streets shortly before neon today and
badly injured. The horse which
knocked her down, not satisfied with
stepping on her prostrate body, fell
upon her.
"Mrs. Allan was riding her wheel
west on Champa street, and was on
the riffht side. When she reached
Seventeenth street she wss obliged to
slow up for some rigs that were pass
ing in front of her. She had passed
the c iblo tracks safely when a horse
and wagon belonging to the Pa ace
bakery and driven by Frank Senter, h
seven teen-year-old boy, came around
ihe corner at a fast trot The wagon
was on the wrong side of Champa
street and was going east. When it
got to S sventeenth street it turned
abruptly down Seventeenth street.
Just as the horse turned it 6truck Mrs.
Allan, and the driver, seeing her fall,
pulled the horse up as abruptly as be
could. This threw the horse off its
feet, and it fell upon Mrs. Allan.
"The horse made no effort to get up.
and W. E. Turner of 1832 Champa
street and others who had witnessed
the accident ran out and dragged the
heavy animal off the woman and
carried her into the drug store on the
corner. From here she was removed
to her home. Fortunately no bones
were broken, but her right arm and
legs were badly bruised. All those
who saw the accident say that it was
the fault of the driver."
RAILROAD NOTES AND PERSONALS
"Billy" Shea of the Burlington
black-mi tn department, is taking a
lay-off from his duties on account of
an injury sustained to his forehead
He was working about the steam-
hammer wh6n a pair of tongs broke,
striking him on the forehead.
Ten powerful locomotives for pas
senger service have been added to the
equipment of the Burlington lines in
Nebraska. They were built at the
Baldwin Locomotive works from de
signs furnished by the Burlington
The big machines have already made
some records pulling heavy trains
across the Nebraska plains. Some of
the dimensions are of uncommon In
terest. The driving wheels are six
feet in diameter. The tender carries
ten tons of coal and has a water ca
pacity of 5,000 gallons. Th9 weight of
engine and tender is 243,300 pounds.
lnecaois arranged to give tne en
gineer the best possible chance to
work. The levers are within easy
reach of his seat, while the right side
of the boiler has been stripped of
machinery in order to give the en
gineer a chance to look ahead without
having his vision blurred by escaping
steam.
l'EKSONAL MENTION.
Mrs. T. II. Pollock visited in Omaha
today.
Mrs. Annie B itt is visiting friends
in Omaha.
C. S. Pok was a business visitor in
Omaha this morning.
L'ge O'Neill came in from his west
ern ranch yesterday.
Mrs. Joe Klein will attend the Dovey
concert at the Boyd loniht.
Attorney John A. Davies journeyed
to the metropolis this afternoon.
Attorney T. S. Backer made a busi
ness trip to Omaha this afternoon.
Superintendent J. G. McHugh has
gone to Omaha to attend the Dovey
concert.
Superintendent G. L. Farley will
attend the Dovey concert in Omaha
this evening.
Willinm Erhart, a prominent Ger
man farmer, residing near Louisville,
was in town on business today.
Tom Julyan and wife returned to
their home in Gibson this afternoon,
after a short visit in this city.
Woman's Club
The Woman's club will meet on
Saturday evening, December 16, at
tho club parlors. The postponement
is made on account of other attractions
on Friday evening. Lessons, current
topics led by Mrs. Waugh; American
histo-y, "Constitutional Period,"
Byron Clark. Mrs J. II. Murphy,
hostess. -
Will Install Officers.
Tho newly elected officers of Ne
braska Chapter No. 3, Royal Arch
Masons, will be installed at their hall
this evening, as follows:
Excellent High Priest S. M. Chap
man. King Joseph Neely.
Scribe H. J. Helps.
Treasurer A. W. White.
Secretary Joe Klein.
Captain of the Hosts Julius Pepper
berg. Principal Sojourner D. S. Guild.
Royal Arch Captain J. C. Petersen.
Master Three Vail J. M. Robert
son. Master Two Vail E. W. Cook.
Master One Vail P. Sauter.
Sentinel Fred Stadelman.
REPUBLICANS TAKE PART.
They Ask For Republican or the Hold
ing of a Special Session.
State Journal.
Chairman TVfft of the republican
state central com mi tie contribute d to
Governor Poynter's woes by presenting
in person the following:
"Governor W. A. Poynter, Lincoln,
Neb., Dear Sir: In the death of Sena
tor Hay ward, the slate has suffe-ed a
loss which can se ncely be n pressed
in wo ds. A man of grand character,
he had endeared himself to the people
by bis cterling integrity and devotion
to principle. The people have lost
their chosen representative just when
in the ordinary course of affairs he
would have been entering upon the
discharge of his duties.
"Probably at no election for United
States senator in this state was tho
choice of the people so faithfully re
sponded to by the legislature as by his
election as senator.
"The issue before the people in the
election of the legislature was distinct
and well defined, and resulted in the
deliberate choise of a republican ma
jority in the legislature, the electors
fully understanding that it meant the
representation of this 6tate in the
United States senate by a republican
for six years. T believe,eovernor,that
you fully assent to the proposition that
when the electors of the state have de
liberately pissed upon aquestion, that
their wish should be respected, and
that there can be no plainer duty for
a public officer than, as far as lies in
his power, to see that their expressed
wish should receive full fruition.
'Speaking for the republican organ
ization of the state, I ask you, in view
of the foregoing facts, to appoint some
reputable republican to fill the office
which death has made vacant, or call
the legislature together for the pur
pose of filling the vacancy.
"By this action, governor, you would
establish yourself as a broad, fair-
mioded man, with a high conception
of duty, a man who would rise ab-ve
mere partisanship and act along the
higher lines of statesmanship and
fidelity to the interests of tho whole
p.ople.
"I have the honor to be, governor,
yours very respectfully.
"Orlando Tkfft, Chairman."
REET HATS for $125
It takes but a minute to overcome
tickling in the throit and to stop a
cough by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. This remedy quickly cures all
forma of throat and lung troubles.
Humloss and pleasant to take. It
prevents corrsumption. A famous
specific for grin and its after-effects.
F. G. Fricke & Co.
Liver complaints
am s r'llls.
cured by Peech-
FILE YOUR WANTS.
(Special notices under this head will be charged
for at the rate of one-halt cent per word
for each insertion.)
FOR SALR Four male pigs, seven months.
Pedigree can be furnished. For further infor
mation inquire of A. L. Todd, superintendent of
poor farm.
R
EPORT OF THE CONDITION
or
THE GERMAN BANK.
Charter No. 471, at Murdock. in the State of Ne
braska, at the close of business December 2, 1819.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts t 28,990.75
Hankine-house. furniture and fix-
tures l.soo m
Current expenses and taxes paid 528 58
uue from national, state and private
banks and bankers 1.473 08
Cash 2,516 54
Total $35,009 95
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in 5.000 00
Undivided profits 5rt8 86
Individual deposits subject to check... 10.053 59
Demand certificates of deposit and time
certificates of derjosit 15 387 SO
r:n i. .
Dins payaoie 4.UUU UU
Worth $2.25. $2.50 and $3.00
Pattern Hats.
Worth 87 and S8; for 84.00 and 85. OO
....ALSO A FINE LINE OF....
Hats from $1.50 to $3
....AT THE....
Main Street, bet. Fonrtb and Fifth.
JOHN WATERMAN,
....DEALER IN....
Lumber and Coal
Mendota Coal, $4 50
Hard Coal, - - 9.00
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Yards in rear of Waterman block.
6. EL
JOHN BULL
is trying- to bite off more
than he can chew. He may
g"et too much, but you can
never get too much of that
wool underwear we are still
selling- for $1. Prices are going-
up all around us, but while
it lasts 3'ou can have it for $1.
Wesoou & son.
Hundreds of Ideas
on what to buy for Christmas Gifts.
By looking through our stock, you cannot
fail to find something suitable. Some people
are always puzzled more or less as to what
to buy. If in doubt, call and look through
what we have there are no objeclions to
your looking, but we rather consider it a
favor to be allowed to show you goods.
Our prices have been reduced so that they
compare with those of our 25 per cent re
duction sale of last year.
Jno. T. Coleman,
THIS .713WJ3LI3I?,
Second Door South of Postojfice, Plattsmouth, Xeh.
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fine
Cbinaware
XXX
When in need of China
Goods of any description
be sure and call at our
store. We have a fine line
and can please yon.
xxx
Groceries,
We have anything- you
want ....
xxx
A. CLARK.
(f Tailoring
v Is Booming Jf
FALL IN LINE AND PLACE
your order with John C. l'tak for
a Suit or Overcoat. There you
will find a large Assortment of Wool
ens and stock of Tailor's Trimmings
to select from. 13 y doing- so you get
jtomI pood and trimmings and firm
c ass woik, latest style and cut. Mr.
Ptak is the only tailor in Cass county
holding a cutter's diploma.
PLATTSMOUTH TEL. 26.
JOHN C. PT AK,
Mercnant Tailor,
Leonard Block,
ORMSl
WHITE'S CREAM
VERMIFUGE!
lloil In Qaantity. Eft In .litr.
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W. J. WHITE,
DEALER IS
HARD
COAL
SOFT.
For 20 Years Has Led all Worm Remedies. WIi'l :&
boxjX w.XjXj DaxraozsTS.
Propanxibr JAMES F. BALLARD. St. Louis.
F. G. FRICKE & CO.
f
DR. WILLIAMS' INDIAN PILE OINTMENT
will cure Blind, lil.-editii? and Itching Piles It absorbs the
tumors, allays the itching at once, acta as a poultice, ptves
instant relief. Prepared only for lilt-sand itching of th
private parts. Every box is warranted. Judge Coons, of
Maysville, Ky., says: "Dr. Williams' Indian Pile Oint
ment cured me after years of sufrerinjr." Hold by druggists
Bent by mail on receipt of price. 50 cents and 11.00 per box.
Leave orders at P. S. White's
Store or at Brick and Terra
Cotta works.
Clergymen.
Applications for half fare permits
for the year 1900 will be renewed, and
clergymen are urged to make their
applications at once.
W. L Pickett, Agent.
W. K C, Attention i
There will bi a called meeting
Thursday, December 14, at 2 p. m., to
prepare for inspection. By order of
president.
Special Cap Sale
At Herolds.' The second lot of men's.
boys' and children's caps just received
is better than the last let that sold
like hot cakes. This lot is th m
price 9 cents for your choice of caos
worth up to $1.00.
Oyster Sapper.
The Jr. O. C. A. M. will give an
oyster supper next Tuesday evening
December 12, at the new A. O. U. W.
hall, including an entertainment.
Admission, adults 5 cents; children 15
cents. This Drlce inol
ee and oysters, cake and coffee. Al 1
are Invited to attend and spend a
pleasant evening. Entertainment be
gins promply at 8 o'clock. By order
of committee.
Total $35,008 95
State of Nebraska,
uass county.
I. H. K. Neitzel. Cashier of the ahove natnirl
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state-
meat is true to the best of my knowledge and be-
n. ix. IEITZEL. Cashier
Attest:
L. Neitzel. Director.
N. J. Neitzel, Director.
subscribed and sworn to before m this Qth
aay oi uecember. law. A. Zabel,
ISeal Notary Public.
Notice to Creditors.
State of Nebraska ) t . .
County ot Cass. fss- In County Court.
In the matter of the estate of Sarah M. Wins
low. deceased:
Notice is hereby Riven that the creditors of
saia aeceasea win meet the administrator ol said
estate Delore nie, County Judge of Cass county
Nebraska, at the county court room in Platts
mouth. in said countv. on the fith dav of fulv. A
D. 1900, at 9 o'clock a. m..for the purpose of
presenting their claims for examination, adjust
ment and allowance. Six months are auowea
for the creditors of said deceased to present
their claims, from the 6th day of January. 19u0.
Witness my hand and seal of said county court
at Plattsmouth. Nebraska, this 8th day of De
cember,
George M. Spurlock,
(Seal) County Judge.
First publication December 12. 1899.
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I Hand in Hand....
Snow and Sleds
Ice and Skates.
29c will buy a sled of us;
50c a pair of skates.
LEHNHOFPS
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Neb. Tel. 71.
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Subscribe for The Evening News
tudying the giants of the Omes
As retail Jewelers, we meet the demand for everything- g-enerally carried
in stock in Jewelry Stores. With the general improvement in business, we
have anticipated an increased demand for the newer and more attractive goods
for the Holiday trade and we have them. There is an advantag-e apparent to
every buyer in selecting- his goods where the assortment is most complete.
Couple this with the assurance of lowest prices and liberal treatment and you
have our way of doing- business. We are now ready for any test you may make
of our ability to supply j our wants.
-As L Special 111 cltlCClllCllt this month, we are going to
give away FREE with each cash purchase of $1 or over vour choice of a Sterling-
Silver-handled Nail File, Glove Buttoner, Letter Opener or a beautiful
Dewey Souvenir Spoon.
SNYDER CO.,
Jewelers and Opticians,
Corner Main and Sixth Streets, Plattsmouth, Nebraska.
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