POLICE eOOIlT DOINGS
Several rines Arc ?lleetel lly
liwle Archer.
Wairtiuts Sworn Out fur Nix I.ochI Sport
Mcbolwra of tlitt Illicit Hiliool fur m it
Dfrbxtlug Club With Tw-fity live tlmr.
ter M-nilT Mny lrljr ICxtrnitloua
Into South Omulm.
Six local Bportu loaded up on liquor
last ovonirie und disoidod to pnlnt
evurythln; tod that camo within
reach. Thoy procooded to the house
of ill rcputo conducted by Benaio Tan
ner, in tho north part of town, and im
mediately Btiirted a disturbance. The
police were called, hut upon their ar
rival it was found that the uport.-t had
disappeared .
Thia morning a complaint was filed
against them by one of the inmates,
charging them with breaking win
dows, using vulgar and obneeno lan
guage and conducting themselves in
a vicious and abutuvo manner. Three
of flfiom woro brought before Judge
Archer, tho other throe having left
town. Two of tho boys pleaded guilty
and were asaessed $4 each, which sum
was paid and thoy woro turned loose.
Tho other, howovor, wished to stand
trial and he was taken to jail to sober
up.
During tho proceedings in police
court one of the sports who had boon
discharged became very abusivo to
Judge Archer, and tho judge ordered
him taken to jail and this afternoon
bo paid another fine and costs,amount
ing to $13.
Amos Dexter, who has been em
ployed as a lineman for one of the lo
cal telophono companies, became some
what intoxicated yesterday and saun
tered into Jake Heinrich's rostnurant.
ITe became aUu3ivo and refused to
leave the place. Marshal Slater took
him over to jail, and when ho pleaded
guilty betore Judge Archer this raorn
irg he drew a fine of $1 and costs. lie
will be a guost of Jailor Melirido for a
few days.
A It-batlnK Society Organized.
About twenty-live scholars of tho
High school met at the Central build
ing at the close of the afternoon ses
sion yesterday and organized what is
known as the Ciceronian Dabating
Club of the Plattsmouth High School.
A constitution wns formulated, and
the following officers wero selected:
President Willio llimsey.
Vice-President Joe Zovodsky.
Secretary Loretta Clark.
Treasurer L3011 l'opperborg.
Sargeant-at-Arms Joe Ituwls.
With a charter membership of
nearly twenty-five, the club starts out
with very favorable prospects of suc
cess. The principal objects of the or
ganization are to develop the power
of oratory, to hold debating contests
and to dhcuss tho current topics of
the day. The first meeting of the club
will be held at the A. O. U. W. hall
on Saturdaj', January 6, and they ex
pect to hold a meeting regularly every
Saturday after that date.
Alay Delsiy KxteiiHion.
The following in regard to tho ex
tension of the Plattsmouth Telephone
company's lines into SouthOmaha is
taken from tho Omaha department in
today's Lincoln Journal:
"It was reported in South Omaha
yesterday that the Plattsmouth Tele
phone company intended opening an
office at the Exchange building in a
day or two for the handling of com
mercial business. An investigation
on the part of the city authorities
showed that the Plattsmouth Tele
phone company was entering the city
over the Postal Telegraph company's
poles. The Plattsmouth company has
Dot applied for a franchise, and this
fact evidently caused the serving of
the following notice upon the Postal
Telegraph company's manager by the
mayor:
'A9 chief executive of the city of
South Omaha, I hereby 6erve notice
upon your company that you must not
allow any person or persons to string
wires on your poles within the corpor
ate limits of the city of Sauth Omaha
for any purpose other than for tele
graphic use.
" 'I wish to call your attention
further to the fact that the records of
this city fail to show wherein the Pos
tal Telegraph company has ever ob
tained a franchise for the placing of
poles and stringing wires over and
aloog the public highways of this city.
I would advise you to come before the
council and ask for such franchise,
which will avoid further complica
tions.' "This notice was served on tho Pos
tal manager at the Exchange building
by Police Officer did well."
Sage-liroc c.
Harvey Sage and Miss Ida Brock
were united in marriage at S o'clock
last evening by Rev. Dungau of the
Christian church. A number of rela
tives and friends of the contracting
parties were present the happy event
occurring at the home of Itev. Dungan.
The young couple have many friends
in the city, with whom The News
joins in extending congratulations
and hearty best wishes.
Dlssolctlon of Partnership.
The partnership heretofore exist
ing between JJenry Falter and W. A.
Young in the corn shilling business
is hereby dissolved, Mr. Young as
suming all indebtedness and continu
ing the business, while ail accounts
due the firm are payable to Mr. Fal
ter. The public is thanked for all
patronage which the firm has received
and a continuance is solicited.
W. A. Youxo.
Have you examined Bennett & Tutt's
holiday goods? If not you do bo at
once. They have the finest line of
decorated China and fancy ware that
was ever brought to Plattsmouth.
BRIEFLY TOLD.
. C. A. Marshall, Dentist.
A. W. Atwoo-1 sells the host paint
on earth.
(iot your Christmas turkey at Oliver
&. Go's meat market.
A. W. Atwood sells pure drugs and
the bust patent medicines.
The boat of everything for your
Christmas dinner at. Oliver & Co's.
Shinn keeps a full supply of candies,
fruits and nuts. PerKins house block.
A new nssortment of plpos just re
ceived at II Spies'. Call and examine
the stock.
Bonnett & Tutt are headquarters for
candies and nuts. They tell candies
from 8i cents up, and mixed nuts at
124 cents.
K. M. Mancourt and wife this after
noon sold to C. C. Parmele the east
twenty-two feet of lot 9, block 27, lying
wobt of tho Illly hotel.
The Plattsmouth Telephone com
pany had a large force of men at work
yebterday stringing heavy ground
wires along Chicago avenue.
DoWilt's IV.ttle Early Risers purify
tho blood, clean the liver, in vigorate
the system. Famous liltlo pills for
constipation and liver troubles. P. G.
Prick e & Co.
Impress your memory with the fact
that Bennett & Tutt will have a full
supply of candies, nuts and fruits for
the holidays. Also Christmas trees,
holly, mistletoe, etc.
Sample gloves and mittens at less
than factory priced at Wm. Herold &
Son's. Our liberal discount enables
us to sell them at less than other deal
ers buy. Come and let us con vince.
The Sunday school of the Christian
church will give their Christmas
entertainment Saturday night at 8
o'clock. They will render the cantata
"Mrs. Santa Claus and the Christmas
Dolls."
The News is glad to state that C.
L. Currier, the young gentleman who
gave a cornet solo at the band concert
Wednesday night, resides in this city,
not at Gleuwood, as was mentioned in
last evening's issue
Ladies, clean your kid "gloves with
LrdBelle glove cle aner. For sale only
by Wm. Herold & Son headquarters
for kid gloves; all the reliable makes
and leading shades. Gloves of $1 and
upward guaranteed.
In biliousness, IIerbine,by expelling
from the body the excess of bile and
acids, improves the assimilative pro
cesses, purifies the blood, and tones up
and strengthens the entire system.
Price 50c. F. G. Fricke & Co.
The Plattsmouth Turn Verein will
give a turning exhibition and dance at
their hall on Saturday evening, De
cember 23. On Christmas night a
musical entertainment will be given
and there will be a Christmas tree for
the children.
There are few ailments so uncom
fortable as piles, but they cm easily
be cured by using Tabler's Buckeye
Pile Ointment. Relief follows its use,
and any one suffering from piles can
not afford to neglect to give it a trial.
Price, 50c in bottles; tubes 75c. F. G.
Fricke & Co.
There is no mistaking of the fact
that money talks, that is the reason
John T. Coleman is offering so much
for the money this month, besides
giving you the advantage in prices be
gives a sterling (solid) silver thimble
with every purchaee of $1 worth or
over.
A News reporter stepped into
Oliver & Co's. meat market today and
found that firm well prepared to sup
ply their customers with the best the
market affords for a Christmas dinner.
They not only have the nicest in beef,
pork, mutton and veal, but have all
kinds of fowls, game, fish and oysters.
Their line is certainly complete.
Frank Wheeler returned home
from Madison, Neb., last evening,
where he was called to attend the
funeral of a niece. Mr. and Mrs.
Wheeler now reside at Louisville, but
were in this city on a visit when the
former received word to the effect
that his neice had died. He brought
along a large quantity of choice game,
which he had bagged around that vil
lage, and has been busily engaged
since his return distributing it among
hij friends.
World-famous Beer.
If you want to enjoy your Christmas
dinner do not forget to order a case or
bottle of the following brands of the
world-famous Anheuser Beer:
COLUMBIAN MUENCIIENER,
PILSENER EXQUISITE,
BUDWEISER,
FAUST,
And the celebrated PALE BEER.
Also imported Bass' Ale and Dublin
Stout. Prices right and goods the
very best in the market.
Philip Thierolf,
Importer of Fine Wines and L quors
and Agent Anheu:er-Busch Brew
ing Association.
J. B. Clark, Peoria, Til., says, "Sur
geons wanted to operate on me for
piles, but I cured them with DeWitt's
Witch Hazl Salve." It is infallible
for piles and skin diseases. Beware
of counterfeits. F. G. Fricke & Co.
Fancy Christmas Boxrs
Equal lo highest grade 10c cigars.
Buy a box of Pepperberg's make to
send to your out of tows friends.
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.
Holiday goods at' At wood's drug
store.
To Core a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 23c
A ROYAL RECEPTION.
Mrs. L'liruh and 31 rs. 3Iiuitfer
Kiitertain Many Friends.
Nearly Two Hundred lovttatlous Sent Out
and the Mwjurlty of Those Invited Re
spond to the Invitation Was a Very
Pleasant Affair.;
One of the most brilliant social
events of the season was the receptioi:
given last evening by Mrs. Unruh and
Mrs. Munger, at the homw of tho for
raer. Nearly two hundred invitations
were issued, and the beautiful evening
enabled nearly all of the invited guests
to respond some time during the re
colving hours, which wero from 7 until
10 o'clock.
A spirit of Christmas cheer seemed
to pervade the air, and the decorations
of Jholly and Christmas greens, with
which the rooms were artistically
adorned, was a reminder, in spite of
the balmy weather without, that the
holiday season was at hand.
Mrs. Unruh and Mrs. Munger wer
assisted by Miss Overton of Omaha
and Mrs. Byron ClarK,who were in the
receiving line. Two of Plattsmouth's
charming brides, Mrs. Newell and
Mrs. Elster, dispensed punch from a
cosy bower in the bay window. Mr6.
Travis, Mrs Frann Morgan, Mrs. A.
E. Gass and Mrs. Housaworth assisted
through the rooms, whilo in the re
freshment rcom six charming young
ladies. Misses Baird, Cole, Martin,
Waugb, Dutton and Gay Thomas,
served dainty refreshments. The din
ing room decorations were so beauti
ful as to call forth delighted comment.
The center of the table held an im
mense bowl of red carnations. Red
ribbons were carried from tho chande
lier to the four corners, terminating in
dainty bows. Rod candles were used
for lighting, the soft, me'low light
filling the room with warm, tender
red and carrying out the odor scheme,
which prevailed through the rooms
and was in itself a Christmas inspira
tion. The pretty gowns of the receiving
party and the guests as they arrived
and departed, and the flower decora
tions with background of palms pro
duced a kaleidescopic picture that will
make this particular reception a pleas
ant memory for a long time. Little
Beth Munger and Winifred Unruh
ushered in the guests un a most hos
pitable manner.
Several out-of-town guests were
present, among whom wero noticed
Mrs. Hel'er of Omaha.
I'KKSONAL MENTION.
Joe Grahfim was in town today from
Avoca.
E. A. Oliver went to Ashland this
afternoon.
Father Carney made a trip to tho
metropolis today.
Mrs. Harriett Wellington was an
Omaha visitor today.
Charles Donat delivered some cigars
in Omaha this morning.
MissBlanche Sullivan was among the
passengers this afternoon for Omaha.
Mr. and Mrs J S. Pittman of Union
were doing some shopping in the city
today.
Miss Agnes Bjach returned this
morning from her visit in Council
Bluffs.
Miss Lena Bloomer of Omaha is in
the city for a visit with her friend,
Miss Myrtle Dunn.
Miss Hattie McMaken returned
home last evening from a two months'
visit with relatives at North Platte.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Klepser, from
near Union, were in town today pur
chasing a supply of Christmas goods.
F. M. Young and C H. Boedecker,
two prosperous farmers from near
Murray, were Plattsmouth visitors to
day. County Clerk Robertson was called
to Louisville today by a telegram an
nouncing thai his wife's mother, Mrs.
Hassemeler, was very low.
William McCauley, accompanied by
bis wifeand son, Charley, went to Lin
coln this afternoon. They will visit
there until after the holidays.
Judd. JJarlaud of Fairmont arrived
in the city this morning and will be
the guest over the holidays of Elder
Dungan and wife, he being a brother
of the latter.
. Albert Fricke came in last evening
from St. Louis, where he has been at
tending an apothecary school. He
will 6pend the holidays with his par
ents in thin citv.
RAILROAD OTES AND PERSONALS
From Thursday's Daily.
Foreman J. A. Gutsche of the Bur
lington brass foundry was in Omaha
today, being called as a witness in a
brass stealing case which is being
tried in district court. The brass was
stolen on the Burlington's western
line.
Al Perrine, the old time Burlington
Qreman and ball player, who used to
reside here, passed through the city
yesterday afternoon. He is now run
ning an engine on the Colorado Mid
land and is doinp well.
Will Ruffner, who is employed as
machinist on the Union Pacific at Col
umbus, is in the city for a visit with
his parents, P. E Ruffner and wife.
The car shops of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul road at Dubuque,
la., were completely destroyed by fire
Wednesday night. The loss will
amount to over $75,000, and 300 men
will be thrown out of employment.
I have a purchaser for a well im
proved eighty or 160 acre farm Dear
Plattsmouth. T. H. Pollock.
NKII t" KA IIKMS
J. P. Holnx-H is about Hick with a
CO (1.
A. F. Sturm has been sick a few days
wii h a cev re cold.
W. M. Clary of Nebraska City was
in town Wednesday.
E 1$. Perkisen took a tr .velingman
to Avoca on Wednesday.
William Chapman moved into his
new house Wednesday!
Brn Monday, December IS, to Mr.
and Mrs. B. P. Moore, a girl.
Born Monday, December 18, to Mr.
and Mrs. B. Wolph, a boy.
Miss Pox well resumed her work
Monday morning after three days' ill
nesi. J. C. J.imieson went to Weeping
Water Tuesd y lo attend tho funeral
of his nephew.
Hi Conrad has been laid up with
rheumatism for some time. He is now
able to be around.
W. II. Lopp traded horses with
Harvey Miller and says ho got tho
best end of tho bargain.
J. E. Banning returned Saturday
from Plattsmouth, where he has been
temporarily lcc;ited a dispatcher.
The churches have arranged for
Christmas trees, and many nice pres
ents will be on for the little folk-.
lVor W. II . XV right, the Scotch
elocutionist, gave an entertainment in
the school house hall last Monday
evening, and it was heartily appre
ciated. Prof. Wright is an elocution
ist of high standing.
CROAK CKKKK II A Fl'KN ING5.
Grandma Clark is on the sick list.
J W. Cotin was an Omaha pas:-en-
ger Tuesday. -
Charles Richey of Louisville was a
visitor here Thursday.
The fchools will be shut down for
one werk during the holidays.
Tom Williiimb shipped a ear ci
stock lo South Omaha Thursday night.
Mrs. George Horn and children will
spend the holidays with relatives at
Elm wood.
Miss May Clark of Lincoln is ex
pected here Saturday to visit with
relatives during tho holidays.
ThA. O. U. W. elected ofllcers
last Tuesday night. The old officers
were nearly all re-elected.
The stripping gang at the stone
quarries have shut down for this sea
son. Scnrcity of helf is said to be the
cause.
Tho new lumber sheds are nearly
completed. The lumber company
has built large sheds here and will
have a goop, dry place for all their
lumber.
C. C. McDonald, one of the mana
gers of the B. & M. at this p'ace, de
parted for his home at Fairbury Fri
day, to be gone a week. Ho borrowed
a sample knit boot before leaving,
which measures five feet in length,
which he expects to hang up Christ
mas evd.
UNION ITEMS.
Liua Rose went to Murray Monday.
Earl Upton is quite ill with rheu
matism. May Chinckenbaard cama up from
Nebraska City Monday. '
Elmer Pritchard arrived here Mon
day from Broken Bow.
D. W. Foster, Chas. Marton and E.
M. Smith were at Plattsmouth Mon
day. A crowd of young people went over
to Applegate's pord for a skate Mon
day night.
Quite a number of section men have
been laid off on account of the ground
being frozen.
County Commissioner elect Cox of
Weeping Water changed cars here
Tuesday for Plattsmouth.
Rev. Dillon performed the marriage
Thursday of Mr. McCartney of Elm
wood and Miss Mamie Cox of Avoca.
Frank Dicker, who has been in
Washington about twelve years, ar
rived here on a visit Friday evening.
There was quite a .large crowd at
the Barnum sale last Thursday. Wm.
Jones of Plattsm juth was a spectator
nt the s-ile.
Wireless telegraphy in ra lroad ser
vice is to be given a practical test in
Chicago by the Ann Arbor line. That
railro.id company has just closed a
contract with the Marconi company,
which controls the patent on the new
system The new system will be used
in connection with the Aun Arbor's
line between Frankfort and Xonominee
the distance across Lake Michigan
between these points being eighty
miles.
Do'j-ou want to fix your rooms up
this season? Of course ycu do, and it
is probably high time for it. You in
tend to buy wall ptiper? And buj- an
other paper in two or three years?
Now, let me t:ilk to you about haying
a nice decorated house, stylish and
up-to-date aDd ei.V3 much money on
it. Get your rooms painted and deco
rated in a modern style and you are
through with your house for many
years. Don't paper every two years
and ruin your plaster with it. Call on
Louis Ottnat for full explanation of
the economy of frescoed rooms. He
has the experience of many years and
ereat many references in town.
Plattsmouth telephone 253.
Where Grass Is a Curiosity.
At the London county council meet
ing the chairman of the bridge com
mittee stated that about fifty vehicles
and 6C0 passengers per hour passed
through the Blackwall tunnel. He in
cldently remarked that a pathetic
point was that children passed through
to the south Bide of the river and car
ried back to the east tufts of grasi
u thocgh they were curiosities. I
TREET HATS for S1.25
Worth $2 25. $2 50 and $3 00
.Pattern Hats.
Worth 7 and fur 1 SO aud 5 OO
....ALSO A FINE LINE OF. ..
Hats from $1.50 to $3
..AT THE
Main Street, bet. Poarth and Fifth.
'JOHN WATERMAN,
DEALEIt IN
Lumber and Coal
Mend ota Coal, $4 50
Hard Coal, - - 9.00
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Yrds in rear of Waterman block.
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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 you.
XXX
Groceries
We have anything- you
want. . .
XXX
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The Real Thing
In Watches, Jewelry or Novelties is what you are lookino- for
lou want goods that are up-to-date and reliable, something- that is handsome''
stylish and of the best qualit-. That is what we are in business for to sell
3'ou just such goods.
We have Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, Cut Glass, Fine China
Sterling- Silver and Ebony Toilet Articles and Novelties of all kinds.
You'd better buy those holiday gifts now its getting late Those
who buy of us will save money, as our prices are the lowest Come and see
what we have to offer you. We know you'll be pleased both with the "ooK
ano prices.
-ls a Special Inducement this month, we are Loin to
give away FREE with each cash purchase of $1 or over your choice of a Sterl
ing Silver novelty or a Dewey Souvenir Spoon.
SNYDER OO.,
Jewelers and Opticians,
Corner Main and Sixth Streets, Plattsmouth, Nebraska.
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6. E. W6S60U & 00.
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Consider Yourself
Welcome..
to step in when you happen to be passing,
as we would be pleased to show you what we
have. If you do not intend purchasing at present,
we are positive we can make an impression if you
give us an opportunity, as we have goods that can
not fail to please.
Our prices have been reduced so that we
give you more for the amount expended than our
competitors, and, as a special inducement, we are
going to give a Sterling- Silver Thimble, which
retails for 35c, with every purchase of SI or over.
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JOHN T. COLEMAN,
THE JEWELER,
Second door south of Postoffice, Plattsmouth, Neb
( Tailoring
v Is Booming J
JOHN C.
Merchant Tailor,
Worms
For 20 Years Has Led all Worm Remedies. 'SffflS&EM
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PrcjNtred by-
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John Bull
has left Samoa
to attend to more im
portant atfairs.
It will pay you to leave
other affairs and come
here for your Christmas
purchases. We make it
easy for you. "He would
like one of otm new wide
end Imperial Ties at 50c.
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FALL IN LINE AND PLACE
your order with John C. Ptak for
a Suit or Overcoat. There you
will find a largo jiSHortmen t of Wool
ens and stock of Tailor's Trimmings
to select from. By doing so 3'ou get
go d goods and trimmings and firnt
c'as wotk, latest stylo and cut. Mr.
Pt;ik is the only tailor in Cass county
holding a cutter's diploma.
PLATTSMOUTH TEL. 26.
PTAKT,
Leonard Block,
WHITE'S CREAM
VERMIFUGE!
Most In Quantity.
B-stlnf .lity.
DUTIGrGISTB.
JAMES F. BALLARD. St. Louis.
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