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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
-We are atltftorlxett to announce
J Xf FtiaU'. C Xtupicn """""-"O
Ucrv:"nt" Superintendent at the nextelec
;t"oa.
io-i announce inyself a anlndepen-
" rpn Candidate for the oS&ctt of County Clerk,
ksntjecs to ratification by the voter, at the
the coming October election.
tpc.
DAVID JACK.
(Vc are authorized to announce
ILUAil T. DENNns the people's candl--$X.e
trsr County .Coaimissloner at the next
.zn.
. Editor Ailvertiser: Please an-
i.,. 'cmynRae as a candidate for the of
"a -y -f probate Jadse. sabjeot to the riecis-
c if tie legal voters of .eraana ixmnty.
ALX. W. MORGAN.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
C'chool Books,
school Xooks.
yrsaie cheap by
G. S. DUNN.
BXK NOTICE.
-S Tlie Annual Jleetln of the
"! st.x-khnMers of Ike Stale Bank or Ne
braska, will heW on Tuesday. 21st Octo
r ;-, at the Bank. atT'.; o'clock. E. M.
v J H. E. GATES. Cashter.
-r ) ST A. Lj A lRn:e snpp,y
at t-e Poi ffice Q f? D -
-r"TC"T""Cr AT L. A. T3EBG3TA55
aJt CIGAR MAKERS co's-
orB torioirsj-gnwE. W A ftl t U
'"-"- "" rla'i.rkinpn need apply.
FOR SALE.
ijvneenu: uurter thte head will be chanced 28
cez ! each insertion, for live lines or less.
T V Cottage Residence on Ricbnnl .!.
etost '--s DwspartofWWB. Good house, cistern.
ee.Ur siranbery.irmt trees. osrH. am- iw
kr ., fenced- Teraa reasoaaWe. Apply to
i-t'
W.T. ROGBRS.
aa Oar' Patent Weather Strip. The
:-ex adm ; Wind. Dust or Rain from under
aoc-, ' v r sale bj SWAN t BRO.
RAILROAD T13IE TABLES.
Burlington : Jllssonri River Railroad
In .VtbrasUa.
MAIN LINE.
.,PteU3B8ta 1 2p.m. arrive
. Llneoln -:Ma.m. ieavr
Kearnv Jnac-I 5:ioa.in leave
l.dSa.m "eTe
t p 31
l:p.au arrir--
OMAHA BRANCH.
1- d-t. leav .-riiHMiu i . "v
s.. nra .rrire omits. i ia ..is. irit
.. r '
BEATRICE RRANCH.
iUpr leave
t-i p.m jl-t.t. ,
Crete
..Beatrice...
7:4S a.m. arrive
Kaa City. St. Jor. t C. B. Railroad.
7n.ui inre Paelps SJattoft as fellows :
krtar ' Tta . 5i a. m. 0ir Poth lfe03 a. m.
glnc jrta. -Ss P- w-1 Oo SoothS: l- m.
Midland Pacific Railway.
atrac 43 pra Neterasta City ! t p ta T.HB p m
"IS !. uel - -Lincln..... lkwni Wpm
irr re sr.4 p n. seward I &15 am leave
J. N. CONVERSE. -Sap't.
SOCIAL DIRECTORY.
IOIMiES.
Brownville Lodae No. ."X. I. O. (1. P.-P.ecnlar
! in T-'eidav t-renin; oi each veek.mthe:r
,..,- r,TerlrfWniftuswnr? VWtins brothers
rr!rjtv. t invited. John J. Mbrckk. N. G.
Iai.' axtbell. ecy.
Brownville Division No. 19, Son ofTenj.
V-ii '- Meet everv Friday eventRi: in Odd
F. wsll.... over 1"kiis Lmfmsn' store. Mntn
trK s-r. ser of our oraor vKitmc thecjty
ire 'MfTlMtnIthUS. W. A. Polock. .
T MiRcrsL EVECT.R.S.
Neinalia -Uej Lodcr No. 4. A. F. fc A. M.
c. tea ina i tiri rhnfulHv f rpnmr 1R each
pj ., J i. .McNACKTON.s?ecy. jok. DLA.i. :
Rro,vHville Caaplrr No. 4. R. A. 3I.-Statl J
T:al!:?liMfryBtr?iSrT.HMB j
rsmn f ounrii Xo. 3. R. s. a- s. E. 31. j
Sia.I tjm tiff fourth Mosdav in each month.
j l m f t. I. M yv, bkk- Reorder
3It rnrmcIf'omnjanleryo..LK.T. stateti j
ne- -in i Monday in each mouth. Joitx j
ike K-a 'aai. T. A. Ckeish. Recorder. !
x .ujiiirr'.nrinTP.No.iLi.K.u.(:.ll.!
i-a. - ' j ." r
V( .- Mt; at Maomc Ilall on tne nn.ii .mob
fii ' "i REIlt.SOV. JOBS BUKE. UM
Adah Taapter No. C Order ot the Estem Star.
SAf : r'.rt-'.-ncs third Moodav in each moath.
Ma Ur i-a M. M.SE, W. H. Mas. Mart E.
rrsNn. secy.
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CHURCHES.
Method!! E. Charrh.-Serrtceeach Satab&tli
ti . a. it and 7: p w. son Jay .-school at
Z . , -. I'rsver M-rtms Taursday -veainc
V i. -iirbHIKE. l'aslor.
PrebTtcrlan Church. Service each Safefeath
at X . ii.. and 7: p. m. Prayer M?etiMir Wed-
ce'iA ereninev sahteath school it 2 o'clock
J. - Si. UxlKU. PaatOT.
ChrW ChHrch (BpteopaLV Coraer Atifiatk;
ail-" a.: streets. I';vtoe service -very Sanrtay
evet..aat" clock: KundavScbolat3o"eioclc.
p - -thi rre. Kev. J. E. Robkkt. Rector.
BaptUt Church. Service'' every Sabbath nHrn.
.n a: 1 ' lu k. Sahteth Scheei at S x. u
Rev. T.J Xosx, Pastor.
CITY OFFICERS.
CltT ronurlJ. Meets the First Monday in each
ai :;. Mavor. A. . Cocsweil. Al lermeo First
War-VV T I M . B . Huwr: : Srtunl Ward F.
E j tiiiB JBe tevenpon : Third Ward !
Lw . II ;.. Sidney French. Marshal. Il.Uamp-
b- J B Ioetcer. Treausrer, J. Btake. i
I'wc. Jadge J . S. Stuil.
POrNTV OFFICERS.
ConntTCommlinner- n.O.Minlck.A. J.Rlt-t-r
U ii i-fcmn-er. County Cterk. Jauies M.
Hi-.e- r. :no;CLerk. W U. Hoover. ShenC
Z F av"-s 1'roOatf Judge. E M McComaa.
TreaS'rer W Hraltou. surv-yor.C. M. Hay
dc i OMr.ty supennieden;. a. W. McOrew.
MARKET REPORTS.
ST. LOUIS MARKET.
St. Locis, September 22.
"Wheat Dull, with no qootatloas.
Corn No. 2 mixed 4IW
Oat N... 2 mixed !:.
Barley No quototlons.
Rye No 2 717i.
Cattle I'aeaatiKod: fair to rood leev-s
$3 l 5o; prime to rlMrfce JiT&fcC 75; Tex
an SI 504 TV
Hog; In stood deouiRd; 51 39 J 4(1.
CHICAGO MARKET.
Ciiicaoo, September 22.
-Wheat-No. 1 spring Si 0U; No. 2
Corn No. 2 mixed at ST.
Oat-Vo. 2 2S.
Rye-No. 2 a.
BarleyNo. 2 J ofl.
C tte Hall; drafts were not negotiable
an-t no balne dotte.
Iioga Nothing doinc
Brovrnrllle Grocery Market.
Paar. New York A, M fes for l.
Saear. New Orleias, $11 &s for 81.
Coffee, choice, 3J4&4 s to t4wSL
Java Coffee, 3 Bs to the 5LM.
Imperial Toa, ,755l,50.
Gan PowdrTea. Sl.oOeSLTa.
Japt: Ten. 5.rr31.25.
. Black Tea. 75;L25 per B.
DrieO Apples, K!2JZcts.
Drie.1 Penrhes. Mr eta.
Rice. hai2 cfi.
Cheesy N Y. Factory, 2 cts.
New York Salt. $3.5
Ohio Rtver Salt, 815.
Syrup, common, 5n$75 cu.
?-yrap. sohlen. $1.09.
Syrup. sBsar loaf, 3U.
Coai Oi!, 35 cts.
Mackerel. No. 1, $25. No. 2. 1 JS -p kit.
White Fish, No. 1. 3L75 f kit. FamUy 51 S3.
Pure CVl&r Vinegar, 35 cts.
Produce and Provision Marltct.
"-kea Kalt 90 SI; spring 65&70c.
Corn, 25 cts.
Oats. 2 els.
Barley. 811.13.
Rye, 3-at cts.
r'loer. tet quality Fall, SL50.
Floor, SpriBK. S5.09.
Chickens. HverSl,5ajS2 per dozen.
Hk, per dozen, 8 cts.
Setter, choice, 2025 cts.
Potatoes, 75S1 00.
Can vai-sod Hams, 1651S cts.
Earns, country, I5ct.
Bbonldfers, 9 eta.
Sides, l2Ucte
THE ADVERTISER.
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 2 1873.
Publishers' Notice.
-"arm a CopiRsormK Advektb-kr fer Rale oye.
S. DtTNx, Bookseller. Stationer and JJccre Deal
er. XcS7 Main street, next doer to the I'ostoSice.
Local Noticm. set as ortSnary reading matter,
will be chargwlten centa per line, each insertion.
Set Jn dlKpSay typetwenty-flve per cent, additi
onal to obave ravea.
Vdvketiskicents under the head of "Wanted."
"Far Rent." "For Sale.- "Lost," "Found." fc.,
will be charged twenty-five cents for each adver
tisement of rive lines, or less. each Insertion. Ad
vertisements over five lines, at the rate or five
cents per line, each insertion.
CAFFREY & HACKER.
Publishers Advertiser.
CITY AXn COUNTY.
LOCAL 2IELAXGE.
We want wood.
This is County Fair week.
Judge Stull started for Chicago
last Tuesday morning.
Ne goods are being received
daily byfiur every merchant.
As usual the County Convention
of last Saturday, doesn't suit everybo
dy. Mrs. Johnnn gives her grand
opening of Millinery on Wednesday
next.
Charles McPherson I- acandidate
for clerk of Harlan bounty. Hope he
may get it.
Mayor Cogswell has been quite
ill with fever for two weeks pst, but
Is now convalescing.
Aaron May. late of this cify.now
ofLowell, isthe father of a girt weigh
ing 14 lbs. "Who put my h rse in de
paper ?"
Gracious. hw the thunder roll-I its founder, the water-man, Mike
ed, the lightning flashed, and 'hejBarada.
rain fell n Thursday night., well all
was we. come.
Tisdel is about widening the
the sidewalk on 1st street. The idea
is a good one, hut should have been
suggested sooner.
John, the youngest male scion of
the Furnas tree, is in this city after
an absence of several months, looking
as blooming as ever.
Mr. Church objects in the hist
weeks Democrat that Dick Hughes
should get a i.ew cane at Boston. We
are eorry Dick didn't economize on
Jarvls' plan, by varnishing up his old
one.
The culvert bridge and approach
es ou 1st street are nearly completed,
and appearances indicate that the job
is a good one. We n tlce also prepa
rations being made for tlie laying of
aid walks on the same street,
R. V. Hughes returned home
from Boston last Friday, looking bet
ter than ever. He enjoys the peurile
attempts of his impotent foes, made
during hi absence, to throw dirt at
him from off their nervous heels.
A. Neeley. of Nemaha City pre
cinct, who has for vear- been largely
engaged in iarming mere. leaves in
a day or two oil a visit to IoWh. On
"a return, he will take np his resi-
dence in thiscitv. Weicomeall such
, exchange" has been es-
c-
tHlllie(l at Ponn's corner. With Drtve
McLaughliu a- President. S. Ii. Jam
..... .t 1 .
ison as Vice-President, Phil Deiiseras
secretary.
Treasurers
and the Carroll Bros .
Office open night and
day,
D. G. Hull. E-q., of Lincoln,
dropped down upon uslHt Thursday
night. Frienl Hull i" a gentleniHii
of rare talents as a lawyer and writer,
was a gallant sailor soldif r during the
late war. and one whom it does a man
good to meet.
Marsh, of the firm of Lewis &
Marh,LinoIn, he genial, rubicund
Marsh, spent a couple of days in thi
city laBt week looking after the cattle
mtere.-t id hi firm. Of course he call
ed on the Advertiser. We would
like to see him oftener.
Gen. S. A. Strickland of Omaha,
spent adaj' with us last week. Ne
br ska had no braver soldie: in the
late wr than -Strirk" and she has
no more talented and honorable gen
tleman in her limits now than
"Strick." His many friends here
made his stay a continued ovation.
We learn that the Democracy,
ycleped "People" have agreed to run
Dr. McComa for Probate Judge,
Frank Johnson, for Treasurer ; David
Jack for Clerk ; W. T. Den. for Cm-mi-sioner.
and David Plasters, for
Sheriff. Verily a sueeota.-h ticket, a
little corn and a great deal of water,
but too cold.
Mrs. McCord. formerly of this
city, died at Falls City i.u last Satur
day. Her body wa brought hither
on Sunda3 and deposited alonu?ide
hr hush-md in Walnut Grove Ceme
tet on Monday. She leawp three
children two girls and a boy. Jamen
McCord, her husband, died here sme
nine years since.
Two gentlemen were converging
opposite GUmore's store the other
evening, when one of them remarked
to the other. "Why. what do you
take me for? "A fool !" said a lady
I jirst tripping by. An adjournment to
Jo. Huddart's was declared in order.
though Dave could scarcely see where
the laugh came In.
"Mr. and Mrs. Seth P. Mobely
Proprietors" form a conspicuous head
line in a new paper hailing front
Howari county, which line conveys
the idea that the male one of the Arm
parts his hair in the middle and thn
other branch wears hers short and
combs it back without parting. It
may look pretty to Mr. & Mrs. Seth,
but toa man up a tree it-looks maw
kish. Maj. Hastings of Lincoln visited
Brownville on the occasion of the
soldiers reunion; Thp Maj. was as
sistant speaker of the Third House
last winter, prior to which he wa ci
ty Marshal of Lincoln. Now he Is
Superintendent xf the Lincoln gas
works. Wherever and in whatever
pttsition found, the Maj. is always the
teame cheerful fellow, one whoss very
presence series -to drive away tlie
1 blt.
M Y- D:)Blalkbur (Dr: -
I Pheison'e daughter) ha3 been lying
quite HI for Federal daj's past, and at
present writfng her condition is very
critical". While fearinp the worst, her
many friends and devoted relatives
hope for the best.
Iiast Thursday night, an accident
xvhii-h came very near being a fatal
one. occoured on the R. H. at Phelp.
When within SOnyiirda of the statioir
a cow contest n tne ngnt oi way,
whereupon the cow-catcher knocked
the cow into cowdum come, the con
cussion throwing engine tender and
caboose off the track and upon their
sides. The engineer and fireman
I were but slightly hurt, but conductor
Haskinswho wa9 in the caboose, had
a couple of ribs broken. The acci
dent occured a little before 7 o'clock,
and it was not until about 4 next
morning when the debris was remov
ed and the passengers rolled on to St.
Joseph.
Lat Friday eveninir the boat
Lizzie Blake was launched on the
murkv bosom of the Missouri. She
was built by MikeBarada, and named
after the little daughter of Dr. Blake.
We always loved the name Lizzie,
and sometimes the- possessors of the
name. Blake too is a pretty name,
especially on Soldiers Reunion dajs,
when harrow teeth need setting or
niccnlos iilnved upon. Well on rri-
da3' the Lizzie Blake was launched,
the boat being carried to the 6tream
by a body of men with the pretty lit
tle girl after whom it was called seat
ed in its centre, followed by the
Brownville brass band, and when It
floated out like "a thing of life" with
the band playing and crowd on the
river hank cheering the sight was in
deed stimulating. Long and safely
float the Lizzie Blake and long live
Try Mi.ltileton's sweeney collar.
Bnponti Premlnm Powder.
Stevenson fc Cross General agents
will duplicate any list.
Boy's Look Ont
Cold weather is coming and J. L.
Roy has the I est assortment of Sleds.
Sleigh's, & Clippers ever offered in
this Market, and at the lowest prices.
Fresh Iroat and Oysters.
Stevenson fc Cros-.
Toy cart's Tip carls. Boy's Express
wagons. Wheel harrows, Toy gig's.
Perambulator, &c. &c, all for sale by
J. L. Roy very cheap.
Henry Dolen was never ?o well pre
pared as now to .-nit the ta-te and purse-
of patrons. He ir- in receipt of the
finest assottment of piece goods, min
ings and gentn furnishing goods ever
presented in this market and has the
latest fashion plates. Hats, silk, felt,
etc.. in endless variety. e guaran
tees satisfaction and fits to iiis every
customer.
Reel Cstate Transfers.
The following is a list of deeds filed
for record during the week ending
September 20th. uken from the AIh
etiact Eiukb of William H Hoover;
Lurindti R Thomas to William R
Harris, quit claim deed, w bf of w hf
of nw qr of n w qr 13. 5. lo. and pt of
ne qr 9. 5. 15. ami pt of nw qr 10, 5.
15; $50.
Eli S Wibley to John Marshall,
warrantee deed, lot 13. block of.
Brownville; $40.
John H F Scott to Mary J Scott,
warrantet deed, lot 12. block 139, Pe
ru ; $15.
William S Horn, administrator, to
John H F Scott, administrator's
deed, lot 12, block 130, Peru ; $9.
T G Jamison to Win H Brown,
warrantee deed, s hf of nw qr of ue
qr. and pt of lot 1, all of lot 2. and pt
of lot 3. and pt of ueqr of nw qr of
sw qr. 32.5. 1G-; $21..
William Brown to Wm H Brown,
e hf nw qr. 35. 5. 14 ; $500.
Freli Trout and Oysters.
Stevenson & Cross.
Joe Shut z has a fine assortment of
watches, al! grades, and jewelry of
every description, for sale at a very
small advance on cost. Give him a
call.
The heaviest stock of goods ever
brought to Biownville. Stevenson &.
Cross.
Plasteriug Hair at Bauer's Harness
shop.
L. Lowman has tlie largest stock of
boys and child reus clothing ever
opened in this city, wtiie.h, iteing
bought cheap, will be sold cheap.
The heaviest stock of goods ever
brought to Brownville. Stevenson &
Cross.
Prof. Hutchings the tent artist who
ha been doiug a healthy trade here
the pa-.t week, leaves to-morrow or
next day for Peru We oommend him
to the Peruvians as nil xeelleijt artist
and gentleman
Onpontk Premium Powder.
Stevenson & Crtss General agents
will duplicate any list.
J L. Roy has just received a fine
assortment of willow work stands,
children's rockingchairs.tablechairs,
Farmers, don't throw away SO or90
dollars on a wagon to save 10 dollars.
But buy the Bain they are' the'eheap-
e-t.
Buy lMits and shfes at Den's.
Why is it. that Stevenson & Cross
are selling all the stoves ? Because
they have the largest stork ami the
latest improved patterns.
Grain Z Grain !
Theo. Hiil & Co. will pay the high
est casji price for grain.
A big stock of stoves of all kinds'
just received 'by Stevenson fc Cross.
Grangers' headquarters at L. Xiow
mttu's. Rope, all sizes,
Cross.
by Stevenson &r
Report of "W. E. Hoover, Immigration
Ajfent for Nemaha Coaatr.
Brownville. Sept. 20, '73.
1st. What soil? Have you build
ing rock, limestone, coal, marl, peat,
fire-clay, cement-rock, kaolin or an
other useful minerals?
The soil is a rich, dark, loam, very
productive and easy to cultivate.
Plenty of building rock and lime
stone. Coal is found in several places
in small quantities.
2nd. Have you timber? what pro
portion and kind?
About one-twentieth part; consist
ing of oak, hickory, walnut, ash,
haekberry, linn, elm, maple, cotton
wood, mulberry, and a variety of oth
er timber.
3rd. Is the surface of the soil even,
rolling or broken ?
Rolling prairie.
4th. How many acres of Govern
ment and how many of Railroad
lauds?
2sone.
oth. How many acres under culti
vation ?
In 1S73, about 35.000 to 40,000 acres.
6th. Is fencing general ?
No..
7th. What are the different crops
raised ?
Wheat, oats, corn, barley, buck
wheat, flax, timothy, clover, potatoes,
fruit trees and garden vegetables of
nearly all kinds.
8th. What is the average yield of
each kind per acre?
Wheat, 20; corn, 50.
9lh- What is the average price of
each kind of produce?
Wheat, 75; corn, 25; potatoes, 25.
10th. How many fruit trees have
been planted in your County?
About one hundred thousand, with
good growth and success.
11th. What success. have you with
them ?
Good.
12th. Has the grape vine been cul
tivated? Yes, successfully.
13th. Have any forest trees been
planted ; growth and success thereof
as well as kind?
About 1,500 acres have heen plant
ed, consisting of maple, walnut, ash.
and cottonwood, with good growth
and success.
14th. What is the estimated popu
lation of your County ut this date?
Eleven thousand.
15th. Was the emigration to your
County large this season ?
The thousands of acres of cheap
lands west of us, ami open for free
homesteads, has induced emigration
west, hence we had not a large emi
gration this season.
16th. How many churches and
schools in your County?
25 churches and 75 schools.
17th. Is your County in want of any
particular kind of mechanics?
All kinds.
18th. What water power have you ?
The Nemaha River, on which there
are five flouring mills in this County,
doing a successful business.
19th. What advantages for an3'
kind of manufactories?
20th. Do your farrnerss principally
depend on stock raising, or is the
grain marketed?
Farmers living near market usually
market their grain ; those living in
the interior depend on stock raising.
21st. Wiiat are the present and pros
pective means of communication and
transportation through your County?
The present means for transporta
tion is by the Missouri River, and by
the Kan-as City, St. Joseph &. Coun
cil Blufls R. R. The prospective by
the Brownville. Ft. Kearney & Pa
cific, and the Nebraska & St. Louis
Trunk Railroads.
22nd. Give County Seat and towns
of your County ?
Brownville. (County Seat,) Peru.
Nemaha City, Aspinwall. Hillsdale.
S . Deroin Glen Rock. Sheridan and
Loudon.
2.Jrd. Give total iis-essed valuation
of lands ?
For year 1S73. S2.0fKi.7SG-
24ih Have the kindne-s to add any
useful suggestions of your own.
I append to thi- report a well writ
ten and truthful article taken from
the Nkbhaska Advkktisek of the
ISth of September, and theab-tract of
assessment of the County for the year
1S73.
Yours respectfully
William H. Hoover,
County Immigration Ag't.
FUJIPS.
Large stock cheap by Steven-on &,
ross.
The bst and cheapest stove? are
-old by Stevenson t Cross.
GROCERIES.
Cheaper than ever at F. E.
sou & Co.'s.
Jnhn-
QUEENSWARE.
Large stork at Stevenson & Cross'.
Alton Lime and Louisville Cement,
Constantly on ha d at Swau &
Brother's.
Another car lond
Stevenson & Cross'.
of B. W.'s at
Clothing and Groceries, at Hetzel's.
Bacon, sides, hams and shoulders,
at Swan &. Bro's,
Closing out lawns and summer
dress goods very cheap at L. Low
in a'n's
II. c. Lett
Has just received a large and fresh
-upply of letter paper, pens, including
the eelebrated stub pen, envelojies. in
itial paper, etc . ete , selling at lower
prices than usual.
Shoemaker's findings by Stevenson
&. Cross.
Clothing and Groceries, at Hetzel's.
School books, h11 kinds ued in the
cjty arid county, at McCreery fc Nick
ell's. 4S-3m
The place to buy the best wagon is
at W. T. Den's.
Q,UES3fSWAHJe:
Large stock by Sleven.sou & Cross'.
Groceries and Clothing, atfietzsl'e
REPUBLICAN
CONVJ&K-C
TION.
Brownville, Sept. 20th 1S73.
Meeting called to order by H. M.
Jones, member of Central Commit
tee. "Upon motion Charles Hey wood was
elected Chairman of Convention, and
Smith P. Tuttle, Secretary and Tel
ler. Messrs. Howe, Porter and Jones
were appointed by the chair as a com
mittee oa credentials.
Report of committee on credentials
received and committee discharged.
Upon motion the Teading of the
call was disiiensed with.
On motion it was resolved that the
candidates before the convention
pledge their adhesion and support to
the nominees of the same.
On motion Matthews and Porter
were appointed tellers.
On motion it was resolved that the
precincts be called in order and dele
gations vote by piecincts.
The couvention then proceeded to
nominate candidates.
Probate Judge being first in order
Hey wood and Ebright were put In
nomination.
Upon an informal ballot Heywood
received 24, and Ebright 23 votes.
Upon a formal ballot the vote
stood, Heywood, 22; Ebright, 20;
scattering, 1.
Heywood receiving a majority of
'the votes east was declared the nomi
nee of the convention for Probate
Judge.
Hacker and Majors were placed in
nomination for County Clerk, and
an informal ballot showed the follow
ing: Majors, 29 ; Hacker, 14.
Formal ballot, Majors, 28; Hacker.
15.
Majors was declared the nominee
for County Clerk.
GHmore, Piper and Fisher were
nominated for Treasurer, and an in
formal ballot was had which resulted
as follows: Gilmore, 19; Piper. 15;
Fisher. 10.
Formal ballot, Gilmore. 21; Piper,
13; Fisher, 9
Second ballot, Gilmore, 27; Piper.
7; Fi-her, D
Gilmore whs declared the nominee
fu r Treasurer.
Brush and Strain were placed in
nomination lor Sheriff, and on an In
formal ballot the vote stood. Brush,
30; Strain, 14.
Formal ballot, Brush, 25; Strain,
IS.
Brush wa- declared the iioniii.re for
Sheriff
On motion the rules were suspend
ed and Ebright was nominated for
Coroner, by acclamation.
Gilbert and Hayden were nominat
ed for Surveyor; Mr. Hayden on
ly taking the pledge of Convention,
wa unauimoualy elected as the nom
inee of this Convention for Surveyor.
McKinney and Ttsdel were nomin
ated for Commissioner; Tisdel's
name was withdrawn, and a rising
vote was taken and McKinney was
unanimously nominated for Commis
sioner. On motion Dr. McGrew was nom
inated as a candidate for School Su
perintendent by acclamation.
FOR CENTRAL. COMMITTEE.
The following constitute the Cen
tral Committee for the ensuing year:
Brownville B M Bailey and J as
Stevenson.
Peru T J Majors and J P Bur
dick. St. Deroin J T Cruss and L Rice.
Benton Wm Windshiflie and H
Steinman.
Washington 0 J Mathews and R
M Buck.es.
Aspinwall J B Fuller and H M
Jones.
Douglas Shel Cochran and J 0
Red fern.
London B F Mcluinuh and Geo
M.fJrew.
Nemaha City Jas H Drain and F
G Holmes.
Glen Rock T R Rvtlferii and T
Burress
Lafayette Chits B!ia-it and C F
Heywood.
Bedford N G Randall and Church
Howe.
S3HTH P. TUTTLR, Sec'v.
Hats and Caps, a full stock, at L.
Lowman'.-.
Roofing, guttering and repairing
lone promptly and the cheapest by
Stevenson & Cross.
For furniture, stove- and hard ware
go to Den's.
FARMERS.
Stevenson & Cros-. bnve lite largest
stock of goods- in Nemaha County. and
sell on asmaller profit than any limtse
in the State.
CLOTHINU.
New stock just received
Johnson & Co'a.
at F. E.
Farmers will not have cheap, infe
rior wagons, hut buy the Bain.
Way Down for Gash.
5.C00 Pounds Smoking Tobacco,
by J. L. Colliapp. Must be sold in
thirty days.
Butter and eggs wauted at Gilmore
fe Co's.
A new supply of fans at L. Low
man's. Why is it that Stevenson &. Cross
are doing such a wholesale trade in
groceries and hardware? Because
they were the first to put down the
prices.
Iron and wagon timber, the largesi
stock by Stevenson & Cross.
"War Down for Cah.
5,000 Pounds Smoking Tobatcot
by J L. Colhapp. Must be sold in
thirty days.
Paints, oils and glass best brands
and lowest figures. 03 Stevenson &.
Cross.
At Hetzel's. 5 mackerel for 25 cts.
At Hetzel's, 15 pounds dried apples
for SI.
Lard wanted at-Gilmore &f Co'ir.
,'i F-rr nice traveiiu- bsk-.ts go to
iftlcCreery & Nickell'e. 39-6m
COTOTT
sjbrtjdIs' jcrmrs.
J .;
Water is getting very scare.
Cisterns dry and well3 nearly so.
The Democrat of last week ap
pears to have "Warren's Code"
crosswise in hi3 throat.
Letters from Ashtabula Co.,
Ohio, tells of poor craps and but lit
tle fruit in that locality.
Mr. Hesch, of Jasper Co, Iowa,
is now in the employ of Geo. Home-
wood, and is making No. 1 2our
Sheridan we see "cattle on a
thousand hills." About seventeen
hundred head of Texas cattle are now
in sight.
We notice McCov Bro. ore receiv-
ingalotof hogsatSheridan this week.
A great convenience to the farmers to
deliver their hogs at homo.
gave monej by bujing the mest
durable sewing machine now in use.
The Grover & Baker shuttle or elastic
stitch, sold by J. H. Dundas, Sheri
dan, Nebraska.
It is thought by some, that it
will rain soon, but we have been dis
appointed so often the conclusion
now is "if it don't rain, we will have
a long spell of dry weather."
Wesley Duudas has a very fine
new stock of dry goods. Woolen
good much cheaper than they have
been in thjs Co. since the war. He
will sell cheap for cash or corn.
We are glad to know that Alex.
McKinney received the nomination
for the office of County Commissioner.
Mr. McKinney is an "old settler"
ami a No. 1 man, and we think the
county could not make any better
choice.
Lost, a diary, containing ac
counts of unsettled business, oue note,
several receipts for money and other
papers of value to the owner. The
finder will be rewarded on leaving the
same at the Sheridan P. O., or ad
dressing C. B. Lee, Sheridan.
Mr. Newman met with quite a.
lo-.-oii the 17th. by an unlnoked foran
cideut. The floor of his granary gave
way, letting oafs, wheat, stone and
lime mortar down on his horses, bad
ly bruising one horse, killing one
mule, and crippling another.
We were recognized Iat Satur
day as Geo. R. Shook hy an old gen
tlemen, who tendered one dollar and
thirty cents, which he claimed to owe
us for lumber. We emphatically de
nied the charge Imt uouM have l.-n
glad to have taken the money fii
is probably the greatest i-omplbnettt
ever paid to the good looks of Mr.
Si 00k. Hope t'will not make him
proud.
LOCAL NOTICES.
Give Den a call if 3-011 want goods
of the best quality at living rates.
JIRS. E. JOHNSON
Has opened out her millinery store
at the Buzar. where all the fall and
winter st3'les of hais and bonnets mn
be found in endless variety, from the
superb bridal wreath and hat to the
latest Sl3sIe of "street hats; all of
which, with a great varlet3' of no
tions will be found ver' cheap, such
as a full line of ladies' underwear,
corsets from $1 up to$3 50; kill gloves
for one dollar and upwards ; hoop
skirts, dress lining, drillings, and
braids. Grand ojenIng Wednesda
October 1st.
TOBACCO MACHINERY FOR SALE.
I will sell, low down for cash, my
screw press, inouidaand other appara
tus for the manufacture of tobacco.
Appl" in person at the factorN', or l3'
letter to
J. L. CoLriAPP.
NEW GOODS AT LOW PRICES.
I have received one of the be-t
teks of goods in town, con-d-ting of
prints, muslins, flannels o' all kinds,
jeans, ea-simer. and iiotionsof all
kinds, hats, clothing for men and
hoys, in great varily, shoes ami hMts
for everhinl , Q irtrtisware and Gro
ceries. Cheap for ensli is the MM.
Call and see me.
Geo. Marion.
Building Paper, at
McCreery fc
49m3.
Q.UEE.VSWARE.
Large stock at Stevenson & Cross'.
Den sells dry goods cheaper than
the cheapest.
3IRS. PRESCOTT,
4-5 Main street, opposite Sherman
House, invites patronage f indies ill
the dres making line. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
COBNTY FAIR.
Bring your wife to yotir County
Fair.
Ctne 3011 rself to your County Fair.
Bring .something to the Count3
Fair.
Bring the County Fair with 3ou.
Den has just received the largest as
sortment of home made cassimeres.
woolen yarn and fancy dry goods that
will be sold low down for cash.
QUE ENS WARE.
Large stock at Stevenson & Csoss'.
A Good Hotel.
The Star Hotel is now admitted to
be first class In all its appointments.
For 3ears it has been the theatre of
change, until filial it lost its es;al
lislud prestige, hut now it has fallen
into the hands of Messrs. Clark &
Fairbrother, who propose re-estali-lishing
Us old reputation, ami its ta
bles bear daily testimoii3 that men
are at the helm who "know how to
keep ft hotel.'' AIT the substantial
are spread before the guests, as als
the freshest luxuries. Clark is an
adept in the hotel business, and Fair
brother why he Is. or was. an editor,
and if ai3 man knows what is no-l
It is an editor, and while" monej- or
good looks will purchase what is good
Wash will procure it and divide with
his patrons The sample room of the
Star is acknowledged to be the best
In the State. Te Iespe3k for the Star
a'lilteral patronage.
7 " ' 1
urangers ttetfaqu-trt rS&l JL. Low-
i man's, f
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GROCERIES AMU PKQVISIOXS.
RED STORE. I TSTW STOCK.
A, H. GILMORE,
T3SI A TSSC X3ST
EaBle&FancyBrDGBries Promoiis,
Qrieeiisware artel G-Iassware
49 MAUT STREET, BUOWXTILZE.
GOODS DSIZVSRSD ?SSS. GIVE MS A CAlXi
Clothing and Groceries, at Hetzel's.
TAX PATERS.
County orders for sale at F. E.
Johnson & Co.'s.
Goods Arrive Dally
For Stevenson & Cro.
GROCERIES GIVEN AWATT
At Gilmore & Co's, for less nioney
:han anywhere els . Grangers and
all others will find it to their interest
to examine our stock bafore purchas
ing. Produce and vegetables wanted by
Stevenson & Cross.
H.S. Carter'sspateut bed lounges at
J. L. Roy's.
Q,rE ES S WARE.
Large stock at Stevenson &. Cross'.
TarUT Off.
Fee for weighing both ways on
Middlelon's hay scales reduced to 10
cents from and after this date.
Sept. 11. 1S73. 4Sv4
Roots and Shoes.
Call and see Pat Kline in his new
shop, first door west of Tisdel & Rich
ards', and get a nice fitting boot or
shoe. Good fit warranted.
Can sell, will sell and do sell cheap
ei than any other house.
Stevenson & Cross.
Buj 3'our powder, shot and guns-at
Den's.
NEAV BRAND
S31URELER.
L. A. HKJCKr.IA.NA i. CO.
ClflARS.
L. A. 8ERU3I.VNN -- CO.
NEW BRAND SMUGGLER.
Groceries and Clothing, at Hetzel's.
Buy your clothing, hats and caps at
Den's.
FARMEKS.
If you want to buy (iroeries cheap
call at F. E John-mi fc Co's. It eist
vnu but little to look around.
Selling goods at L L wniaiTs
Grangers and everbod se.
QUEENS WARE.
Large stock t Steven-m & Jrn-
Maehiiie oil- of all kinds ! t li.
prices y McCreery & Xickll JW .
Clothing and Grueerte-, at Eet- ! -
Grangers' h-i'UarlE- ai L Lw
iihiu's. ('lotting aid Grreris. al Hettef .
Fancy good- ami notions low down
at L. Ltiwuiati's.
Groceries and Clothing-ut Hetzel's.
l.k.hjl ..lti.itr f
rreat redaction at
L Lownmn's.
Come one. come all. for rie- al
HeZe-. &ir irroi-eris auJ rthiiig.
faujiers.
F. E. J''ils in A '.! have the larg
est .-i.K-k of Gr.n- ries in town, and
are -elling them low down. Cull and
see.
Groceries and Clothing, at Hetzel's.
Who are the Farmers Best Friends ?
Stevensi n &. Cros.
Fish of all kinds by Stevenson &
Cross.
For Guns. Pistols, Ammunition. Act-all
at the gun shop of Craddock &Su
Why are Stevenson &. Cross selling
so maii3 goods?
GRANGERS.
Stgvenson & Cross want to do'3'our
Iwisiness. We will do what is right.
Clothing and gent's furnishing
goods, low down at L. Lowman's.
Salt, lime, fcair and bacon by Ste
venson & Cross.
flour: floor: flours
Go to Gilmore & Co.'s where the
best brands. kr the least mony, are
alwa3s on hand.
Machine oils an'd belting by Ste
venson &, Cross.
Corn shellers arid fanning mills, the
best l3 Stevenson & Cross
Wm H. Hoover, Real Estate Agent
.tin! Cohvevencer Court Room.
A CARD.
To la vera of gojd lent : Having re
CKtiUy purchnsed and received 11 large
invoHs of choion Gunpowder, Imperi
al, Yntmfj HijMm. 0a(O"ff. Soitchwtg
and Japan Tea, tef are offeriwff thp
aauicata looter price thim thry have
ever hern xoirf Iirotonrie The lefts
are fill new andfrcxk ami 25 per cent,
less than recent price. CaH and xitlin-
fy yt)tr?plvpx and oblige.
Yfjurx rexpclfuUi,
SWAN & BRQ.
Groceries ant! Clothing, at Hetzel's.
DKESS GOODS,
Japanese Silk,
Irish Poplins.
Periiles."
Lawns Ginghams. &c ..at F. E. John-!
laonfcCo.'8. -?-
Low prices oli teas at Gilmore &
Co'.
KEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Louis
Lowman,
Sealer in
BRIT GOODS;
PANCT2- GOODS,
RIBBONS,
IMAGES,
oxiOTs:n;isr33.
GENT'S
FURNISHINGS,
HATS & CAPS,
BOOTS & SHOES.
No. 81 Main Street
Brown-ciHe, Neb,
JOB PRINTINCJ,
OF ALL KINDS.
Noatly aad Promptly Exeiratd.
AT THIS OFFICE.
LOW EESEEVOIE
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Are Suited to all Climates,
JLXD FAMOUS FOS BEING
BEST TO USE I
CHEAPEST TO SUTH
EASIEST TO SELL Hi
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35 BOCT3 IT
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SPUING TRADE, lf7:i,
FURNAS NURSERE3,
BrownviHe, "Neb.
Furnas,. Sons & Ferrand.
Fnrna5 fc Sons, BroTrnTiJle, Ne
braska, and E. Ferrand, Detroit,
Michigan, Iiutc cajIi(itod thnr
stocks and will hereafter conduct bu
siness at BrownTillc, Xek.j where
they offer the largest and most Select
general Nursery Stock ever ofierl ia
the West, consisting in part as UiU
lows:
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M,Gi,UO Willow CuttlniR.
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