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B. & M. R. R. Time Table.
Corrected Tuesday, February 6th, 1877.
FOR OMAHA FKOM PLATTSMOUTH.
J.eave: 5 :4A a. in. Arrives 8 :50 a. m.
2 :30 p. lu. - ' 3 :4d p. in.
rT.OM OMAHA FOR rLaTTSMOCTII.
Leave 9 :0 a. id. Arrives JO :24 a. ra.
4 :00 p. m. :00 p. la.
.-00 p. m. ' : P- .
FOR THE WEST.
Lves Flattsmonth 9 :F a. ra. Arrive Lln
caiu, 12 -lj p. m. ; Arrives Kearney, t :00 p. m.
St. Loch Extrk leaves Plattsmouth,
4 -J) p. in. Arries, Lincoln, C :jo p. m.
PrelgUt leaves 7 :I0 a. u. Ar. Lincoln 11 :25 p.m.
FROM THE WE3T.
Leaves Kearney. 6 :0 a. in. Lcavs Lincoln,
12 :V p. m. Arrives Plattsi.iouth. 3 :15 p. nt.
Bt. Lori Exfrrss Leaves Lincoln, 7 Jj a.
ni. Arrives FlaUsuiauth. 10 :'-'4 a. m.
Fright leave Lincoln 11:15 a. ui. Arrives
FlatUiawuth, 4 :12 p. .
GOING EAST.
TCx press. 6 :M) a. m.
Passenger, (.train aeh day) 3 :N p. in.
V RK1 V AL AM) DEPARTURE OF PLATTS
MOUTH MAILS.
KArEUS, 50ETHEBX & SOVTHERX
Arrtv at - 9 -V a. m.
Depart at - :30 a. ai.
, . " - S :00 p. m.
OMini T1A K. A St.
Arrira at 10 JO a. ra. 1 Depart at - 2 :1S p. ni.
vr t-nnpx TIA B. M.
Arrivi at 3 M p. m. Depart at - 9 :00 a.m.
WltrrlKO WATER.
Arrive at vt :C0 ra. Depart at - 5:00 p. ro.
kk- tt.crri J IXIOK JSILUS.
Airlta at 13 m. I Depart at - I :00 p. ra.
J. W. MARSHALL. P. M.
LOCAL NEWS
Turn out lathe debate t tho Court
lions tomorrow cvcniu.
A tew CUy riders Ir sale.
"Fensinjj, Joist and SinUin, S20.00,
r.t Wuterman'8. 2f tf
If you v.vjt in sec a perfect Farm
V.'aon, go citi.er to Donnelly or Schnell
Lacher's sliojif, fach have just turned
oat new ones, tliey will bear in3pcclioa-
m m
lt&mer.ibcr tlio cash cost prices at
Vii'.lerr & Drev.'d. t2
Treh Oiuncros and Lemonn at the P.
O. News Dvpot. also xi large t:ock of
fresh Cxindiea jnst received.
m
J. Clisise. Ksi. of Weening Water,
h:i l:ified a sh.trc of the mill formerly
rn:i by Messrs Hubbard and Tewks
J.ury, :uu will run it- wi-.b Mr. llub
l;ud. TLsv will undoubtedly waks a
tr.v.iz te.tin anl SiV- s-.itisfac'.ioa to
tht-ir patrons.
Iliive you seen the Centennial Panel
places, pointed by Frank Stadter, and
un ex'.iibiLion at CarruLh's? 45tf.
ooon bargains!
SIDE LACK IIOKS,
for 81.75 at
MERGES' SHOE STORE.
Jos. A. Conner i3 up and buying
'tlaein ar" corn and wheat again. Joe
has had a tough time of it, somstimas
hi tongus was d3iib!eJ up two or
thrie times in tho roof of his mouth,
and if all the corn in Cass County had
come in Joe would hare hal to stand
one si Js and let the other boya bid on
it, even if he could have got down on
the street. Glad to see Joe about again.
Just received, three more Smith
American Organs and on Ibadbury
l'iano. Call and try them and tell ine
what you think of them.
Ti. C. Johnson,
45t3 A9nt for Cass County.
" Ready iiada
"WINTER CLOTHING,
at cost, at
ClINASE & GRAMBERG'S.
On br.vieh of business that has been
su lly neglected of late in our city, has
experienced quite a re-action the past
few days, we xillud to the exchange
and sale of real estate, In addition to
Mr. Charles Lazenby's sale of his house
and lo'.a to Mr. reppetbekg, Mr. A. La
zenby purchased the Rigg3 property,
east f Mayor Livingston's, and old
it to Mr. L. P. Davidson. We ara glad
to learn of suca sales. Go on with the
god work, gentlemen.
FARMERS ATTENTION!
j alius Pepperberg. Cigar Manufac
turer, on Main St.. Plattsmouth, Neb.
Ci.r Clippings of Spanish and Ameri
can Tobaecors for smoking purposes.
For .S j.'. Best qualities of plug-smoking
tobacco always on band. 20-tf.
Go to
J. V. WiXKBACIl'
fcr the celebrated
HARRISON WAGON,
the bast in use.
48tf
I have been credibly informed that
a lady saved her cabbages from the
rxshoppers last fall by sprinkling a
littla salt over them. If salt is oHen-
aive to them, perhaps a liberal appliea
i ":o:i would destroy the eggs. It is rec
oinmeiided for destroying other insects
:-cd fertilizing the soil. Thosa who
a: exuerimenting with the eggs can
..r.sily try the salt.
W. S. West.
NEtY FIRH.
Vallery & Drew having bought out
the old firm of Vallery ?.nd Ruffner, are
1 ow prepared to sell off all their pres-
ut stock of goods of all kinds at ex
ttsmaly low figures for cash, to make
room for an entirely new spring stock.
ome at once. Now is the accepted
t.me. ' 46t2.
. FABS TO RENT.
A farm of abont ICO acres, with a
;;oo4 house well and stable, to rent on
reasonable terms. Apply to Wm. Wet
nkamp. riattsmouth. 90 tf
DEATH.
Tb.3 infant son of Mr. and Mrs. 13.
McJIurtrio, formerly of this place, died
at Topeka, Kansas, and was buried in
the Plattsmouth Cemetery on Tues
day last at 1 o'clock.
A few pairs Fcll Ri.ood Berk
shire Pigs fcr sale Enquire at tbis
office. 33-tf.
One of our enterprising lady friends
has given us an insight into a new
branch of industry,, us at least, viz:
the manufacture of a new and beauti
ful style of tie, which from its pecul
iar appearance wo named the Augur
Tie, we watched the performance very
carefully, and think we can do one our
self, shall try whea we cet time, for
it's a fact it's a perfect beauty. We
should undoubtedly become it exceed
ingly.
The new firm of Vallery & Drew of
fer for sale all winter goods, and a com
plete assortment of hats, caps, gloves,
boots and shoes, &c, for cash, at cost.
46t2
Don't be backward in examining the
Smith American Organs or the Brad
bury Pianos. They are f ally warrant
ed and will bear inspection. 46t3.
LITIRAUY SOCIETY.
The Plattsmouth Literary Society
met at the Court House Friday, Feb.
2d. The meeting was called to order
by Mr. J. Leesley, who was elected
temporary Chairman. The Secretary
being absent, Dan. II. Wheeler, jr., was
elected Secretary, pro tern. The elec
tion of President being next in order.
Mr. I'. P. Gass was elected nnd took
the chair. Tli3 Constitution and By
laws were then read by the Secretary
and approved. Next in order was
signing the roll and paying the initia
tory fee, 23 cts., which constitute a
member. Busiuess being all transacted
the debate was then commenced. The
question for discussion was "Resolved,
that man would do more for the love
of woman than for the love of money."
Mr Joseph Fairfield being leader of the
negative and Mr. Jno. Leesley of the
affirmative, Mr. L. began the discuss
ion. The judges elected were E. Sage,
E. Parmele, and J. Vallery, who decid
ed that the affirmative gained the ques
tion. It was then decided that the
question for discussion next Friday
eve be I!esoIved that circumstances
make a man rather than his own effort."
Captains were then elected, Thomas
Wiles for the affirmative and W. L.
Well 3 for the negative. Sides were
then chosen and the meeting adjourn
ed until 7:-J p. m., Friday eve, Feb. 9th
at the Court Hi use.
r. p. gass,
D. II. Wheeler, jr.. President.
Secretary, pro tern.
BRING IT IN.
Some wood, corn or totatoes will be
taken on subscription at this office.
J. V. Week bach will pay in cash or
goods the highest market price lor any
amount of potatoes. 23tf
i'ABJI I5IL'LEHE:is:& XA.CH INERT.
Mr. P. E. Ruffnc-r having bought out
the above branch of the business, of
the old iirm of Vallery & Ruffner, will
devote his whole attention to this bu
siness this summer, and will soon have
on hand, and advertise for tho banefit
of his customers, a large amount of
new machinery, wagons, and all kinds
of farm tools, seeds, &c which he will
offer for sale on as good terms and at
as low rates as any firm or person cau
sell them west of the Missouri.
notice.
Mr. Ruffner will also settle up all the
looks and accounts of tha former firm
of Vallery Sc Ruffner, and can be found
at the old stand for this purpose, daily.
All parties having accounts with the
firm must come up and settle. 4Gtl
GOOD bargains!
SIDE LACE SHOES,
for S1.75 at
MERGES' SHOE STORE.
For a complete assortment of Valen
tines of new and elegant styles, go to
J. Ph. Young's at P. O. News Depot,
and astonish yourselves. Mr. Young
is the right man in the right place.
Take the sensible view. Tar cleans
es, heals and cures Catarrh. The only'
method of direct application is by in
haling the the vapors of the "Solution
of Forest Tar." Catarrh is a good
thing to get rid of. 4G-4t
The cattle are rubbing down the trees
as usual. The great use of planting
out trees, and whooping xtbout a pretty
town and shade, and the balm of tress
and all that bosh, and then turning cat
tle and hogs out to root up and rub
down every bush and shrub, not walled
and fencetl in with cast iron enclosures
is one of the follies and inconsistencies
that only one horse western villages in
dulge in. No matter how small an
eastern town is. its public parks and
streets are protected from the ravages
of loose animals owned by careless and
selfish people.
There is no dressing for burns that
will compare with "Forest Tar Salve."
Messrs. freight & Miller wish to
call the attention of their customers
to the fact that it is customary to close
up xtccounts iit the commencement of
the year. As they are expected to pay
their bills it follows that they must
have funds to pay wit?. They would
therefore notify their customers who
have been accommodated to harness
and other goods, that they will be ex
peetcd to call and settle their acecounts
at their earliest convenience. Their
stock of harness and other goods in
that line is complete, and all wanting
anything in their line will find it to
their advantage to give them a call. A
full stock of groceries xilo kept con
stantly on hand. 45tf
SEND IN YOUR JOB WORK.
Posters Bill-Heads, Letter-Heads,
Envelopes, Pamphlets and Cards print
ed at this office. All work expedi
tiously and neatly executed.
GREAT BARGAINS!
I bought a large job lot of
BOOTS '
and sell them
below wholesale rniCF.
NOW IS YOUR TIME,
before they are all none.
CALL AND SAVE MONEY.
PzTEjt Merges. .
LOST I ALAS I !
Som9 lover bold, or maiden fair, is
doubtless mourning the loss of that
lock of hair, which had kept the hope
of their heart alive with the precious
memories it breathed. But now it Is
gone, they mourn in secret. Courage!
The Herald flies to your relief I Tho
lost lock awaits you here, and no ques
tions will be asked. You know the
color; light brown and tied with a
bright red ribbon.
Go to the r. O. News Depot, and bay
a beautiful valentine and send it to
your sweetheart.
Go to Vallery &.Drew' for new
goods soon, and help buy the present
stock for cash at cost. 4Gt2
Lecture by Dr. Dio. Lewis, on Sun
day evening next.
Next Sunday, Feb. 11th, 1877, Elder
Robt. M. Alvin, of Nebraska City, will
preach at the Court House, at 11 o'clock
a. m. and at 7 o'clock p. m. All are in
vited. -
500 Barrels
BEST NEW SALT,
at 53.21, at
SCIINASSE & GRAMBERG'S.
A little sou of Mr. David Miller met
with a severe accident Thursday morn
ing, while swinging on the clothes line
he fell, breaking his collar bone. Dr.
Thompson was called and set the frac
ture. Messrs. Fleming & Race of Weeping
Water, have moved into their new store,
in the building formerly occupied by
J. Chase, ;ts a furniture store and with
their greatly increased advantages, feel
confident they can supply thofe who
shall favor them with patronage, with
everything they want in the way of
general merchandise. 4Gtl
Mr. Donnelly has added to his other
wise complete arrangement for gener
al repairing in Machinery by giving
room in his shop to a good lathe,which
prepares him for any kind of repairing.
Farmers and others will do well to give
him a call, as he warrants all work, and
is prepared to make his warrants good.
4-314
The news comes from every quarter
that King Grasshopper, lured from his
wintry slumber by the balmy deceitful
voice of this mild weather, is coming
forth in myriads, and his rebellious
slave, man, is rejoicing in the hope that
a few days more of sunshine will con
tinue to tempt him forth, andthen win
ter will reassert herself and end his
shortlived happiness. Several farm
ers from the Platte Bottom report that
grasshoppers are hatching out in those
sands in myriads, and it is also stated
that they are hatching in the Weeping
Water Valley. Glory.
Mr. L. C. Johnson has been appoint
ed .agent for the Smith Organ and the
Bradbury Piano for Cass Co.
W. II. Pkescott, Gen. Agent,
43tf. Columbus, Neb.
Roberts razor steel scissors, sold on
ly at Weckbach's. 42tf
We publish elsiwhere the dissolution
notice of thft ol J and well kn nvn firm
of ValUry C- nuJTir, in this place. Mr.
Vallery, with a new par:uer, Mr. A.
Drew, will continue at the old stand
the general merchandise business, and,
keeping large and well xissorted slocks, j
will endeavor by good management,
politeness to customers and general
good behavior to hold old friends and
customers and win manv new one'.
Messrs. Vallery & Ruffner also here
by desire the Herald to thank all
their old customers for their liberal
vnd valuable paironnge in the past, and
bespeak a good word for-themselves in
tiie future in their separate lines of
business, which each will pursue in
Plattsmouth from now on.
MR. p. E ruffner,
the old partner of Mr. Vallery, takes
the entire Farm Implement and wagon
department, and will attend strictly to
that branch of the business it the fu
ture ;with many thanks for past favors
he aks a square trial on his own raar
its for the future, and proposes to sell
macainery as cheap and as good as any
othar man, agent or Dummer on earth
can.
THE NEW FIRM
of Vallery & Dreio who continue at
the old stand are going to nell all their
winter stock at coat for cash, bo a3 to
make room for a great, bjg. handsome
new stock of goods for spring trade.
Also all goods in the line of hats, caps,
boots and shoes, and all woolen and
heavy goods.
In fact great bargains in any line
can be had there for the next 30 days.
for cash.
J. N. Blac!:, General Superintendent
and Clerk at large, desires a special no
tice while the Herald's hand is in,
and here goes. What June doesn't
know about tying up dry goods, bustin'
in a hogshead of sugar or having pa
tience while pretty girls strew the
counter with goods, no one else need
try to know. Like his name, he's xil
ways as happy as a May morning in
June, and he can sell all the goods that
any number of customers will buy
Try him.
ood bargains!
SIDE LACE SHOES,
for SI. 75 at
MERGES' SHOE STORE.
Quinine aad arsenic form the basis
of many of the Ague remedies in the
market, and are the hist resort of phys
icians and people who know no better
medicine to employ for this distressing
complaint. The effects of either of
these drugs are destructive to the sys
tem, producing headache, intestinal
disorders, vertigo, dizziness, ringing of
the ears, and depression of the consti
tutional health. Ayer's Ague Cure
is a vegetable discovery, containing
neither quinine, arsenic, norany deleter
ious mgreuient, and is stn infallible and
rapid cure for every form of Fever
and Ague. Its effects aro permanent
and certain, and no injury can result
from its use. Besides being tv positive
cure for Fever and Ague in all its
forms, it is also a superior remedy for
Liver Complaints. Itis an excellent
tonic and preventive, as well as a cure,
of all complaints peculiar to malarious
marshv and miasmatic districts. It
acts directly on the Liver and billiary
apparatus, thus stimulating the system
to. a vigerous. healthy condition. For
"ale by all Dealers.
Plattsmouth Encampment No 3, I
O. O. F. All members in good stand
iug are requested to meet at Camp on
Friday evs, the 9th, at 7 o'clock sharp.
By order of C. P.
Onco more our old friend John Mar
thi3 stands behind the counter, and
deals out meat, in Ilatt's shop.
Wanted.
2,000 lbs FRESH BUTTER,
at HigJtest Market Price,
immediately.
SCJINASSE & GbAMBEEO.
And the question of taxes comes up
again, as spring approaches, and looks
us in the face. Where, oh where i the
money to pay in with. Do answer
some wiseacre?
We understand that V. V. Leonard,
Jno. W. Barneand Capt. L. D. Bennett
start for the Black Hills about the
20th. Numerous other parties are
making preparations for the same trip.
For Sale at a Bargain.
ONE HOUSE AND LOT,
one block south of Main Street
also
STORE BUILDING AND STOCK OF
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
434t. Enquire at this office.
We received a call a day or so ago
from Azro Smith, esq., successful and
scientific raiser and vendor of garden
sass. He reports himself as going to
the Black Hills, leaving his boys to run
the vegetables.
One of the most patient of men is the
milkman, rain or shine, wet or cold, he
makes his rounds, and often when the
pan "can't be found," or "the tickets
are lost," he has to wait and ring and
ring and wait. Editing a paper tries
the patience, but we don't know but
that a milkman is as severely tried.
We thought Beaumeistei must freeze
some mornings this winter.
TAKE "NOTICE.
All persons having unadjusted ac
counts with, or notes due the firm of
Vallery & Ruffner, are requested to
come forward and settle at once, as the
firm has dissolved partnership, and the
books must be settled.
4Gl2 P. E. Ruffner, Collector.
Pronger had a large stove and a large
stick, putting the large stick in the
stove, it hit the door; which, coming
in contact with George's frontispice,
left a sore mark. He is out of danger.
As Mr. Fred Reith was driving on
High School hill, on Tuesday, 0113 side
of his spring seat gave out, throwing
him out, the horses brought up against
Mr. Martinis fence, where the school
boys secured them. Mr. R. was unin
jured. RiMncmber, you can get every kind
of valentines at the P. O. News Depwt,
as follows:
Kimme'.'a Imported Valentines,
Chromo Box Valeutines,
Sentimental Valentines,
Valentine Card and Envelopes,
The Mammoth Hit-em-hards, latest
style out,
Comic- Valentines, large assortment.
Resscifulty, J. P. Young.
Remember the debate at the Litera
ry Society to-morrow evening. The
ladies arc especially invited to attend.
We understand that the trade cn the
Pat. Wood Box Shoe blacking and
Stove Polish Paste has sprung so rap
idly into favor that the lumber for box
es already exceeds 1000 feet per day.
For sale by A. W. White.
Holloway's Pills Turn of Life
rmed with this great antidote, the
fiery ordeal is passed through and the
sulleror once more restored to the pos--session
of unimpaired health. These
Pil's are equally efficacious in all fe
male complaints, and obstructions at
the dawn of womanhood. Sold Every
where. 23 cents per box or pot.
THE AMERICAN 0UNG FOLKS.
This splendid picture paper is new
enlarged to sixteen pages and? is one of
the most delightful Boys' and Girls'
papers published in the country. It is
bright, full of entertaining and useful
reading that a parent may safely place
111 the hands of his children. It con
tains no sensational trash, so destruc
tive to moral principles, but just the
thing the boys and girls will like. It
is published for. the low price of 50
cents per year. Address
American Young Folks,
Topeka, Kansas.
!
HerevTe R.
And so are the old reliable Masen &
Hamlin Organs. They have become
jtst xis necessary as bread and buttet in
the famuv. Yes, not only this, but
will always be sure to kepp the old wo
man in good humor, and that alone is
something to be taken into considera
tion. You will never have crying chil
dren, and the cows will never kiok, the
chickens will go to roost eariier and
lay lots of eggs.
In fact, you need not
ask a ladv what
manes ner look so
eitb: r has a Mason
pleasant, for she
& Hamlin Organ, or her husband is
going to order one by the first mail.
They are the only American organs
which have ever obtained any award
at any competition with best Europe
an makers, or at any European WorLFs
Exposition. First medals in Paris,
1867; Vienna, 183; Santiago, 1873
Philadelphia, 1876. And thus award
ed the highest honors at every World's
Exposition. The terms of sale and
rent are extremely easy, and the organs
are warranted for five years. Best of
samples on hand. Churches supplied.
E. Neyes sells them at reduced prices
Louisville, Nebraska.
Boschee's German Syrup can now
be purchased right at home, it is the
most successful preparation ever in
troduced to our people. It works like
a charm in all cases of consumption
Pneumonia, Hemorrhages, Asthma
severe coughs. Croup and other throat
aud Lung diseases. No jerson has ev
er used this medicine without .immed
iate relief, yet there are a great manv
poor, suffering, skeptical persons going
about our streets with a suspicious
cough, and the voice of consumption
coming from their lungs, that will not
try it. If you die it is yeur own fault
as you can go to yonr Druggist W. E,
Donelan and get a Sample Bottle for
10 cents and try it; three doses wil
relieve any case. F.fgular sire only 75
centE, 45-tf.
PEKS0NA1-
We acknowledge a short call from
Mr. Ross Vanalta, and his friend Mr.
Hicks.
Mrs. Vivian has returned from a vis
it to her friends in Grand Rapid, Mich
igan. Mr. G. W. Holdrege, Asa't. Supt. of
the B. & M. It. R, left o Friday last
for a visit "way down east." As Mr.
II. lias attended very closely to his du
ties here for the last two years, this La
a well earned trip, and we wish him a
pleasant one.
Mrs. Elbert Duke has been making a
short visit to friend in the city.
We received a call on Tuesday last
from Mr. W. II. Dakin, who made it
expressly to hunt up some relations,
which he suceeded in doing, to the sat
isfaction of all. Mr. Dakin is repre
senting his firm, Clark Bros. & Co., hat
and fur business, of New Y"ork, and
was en route for San Francisco, a trip
which he takes three or four times a
year. W e enjoyed a very pleasanf al
though short chat. Come again.
Large stock
WINTER SHAWLS,
xtt cost, at
SCIINASSE & GRAMBERG'S.
3IARRIED.
HALAII AN fiLKASON On Fcbruaiy f.th. 77.
Mr. John Halahax, to Mi Mabv Gi.ea-
to.N ; both of Flattsiuoulh.
The parties were married In the Catholic
Church, and received their friends at Mr. Mc-
Entee'.
MORIARTI O'KEEF Oa Wednesday, Feb'y
7th, Mr. Edward Mokiarti. of Red Oak, la.
to Miss N ellis O'Keef. of Plattsmouth.
Marriage took placo ill the Catholi Ch ireh.
and the reception at the residence of Mr. R. C.
Cushhag.
An infant daughter at the house
of
Darrah. Everybody happy.
The Surveyor General's office will be
moved into Fitzgerald Block on the
loth.
Mr. Race, of the firm of Fleming &
Race, passed through the city Tuesday
on his way East for new goods.
The Episcopal sociable will meet at
Mr. Leonard's Art Gallery on this
Thurday evening. All are invited, but
especially the members of the Church,
as this will probably be the lst socia
ble for the present, and a general turn
oat is desired.
LECTURE.
Dr. Dio. Lewis will be in Platts
mouth and deliver a lecture on Sunday
next. This will be a treat to our citi
zens, which we do not doubt they will
avail themselves of.
It's a girl F. S. White is happy.
Our usually quiet city was roused by
quite a sensational occurrence. An
employe of Mr. Ilatt, the butcher, dun
ned a colored gentleman for SO cents
due for meat. The dunning was re
peated several times, the colored gen
tleman stilting he had no money. Sny
der's pugilistic propensities were final
ly aroused and he undertook going
through the drkoy, who threw Snyder
instead, and finally whipped out a rix-
or, and.iuilicted a few slight gashes.
The next heard of said colored man
Mr. Ilatt saw him crossing the It. It.
ridge into Sarpy Co.
SPECIAL
NOTICES:
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
Noliee Is hereby given that the firm of Val
lery & Ruffner is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The account, notes aad boo ; or the
old llim wil! be found at the store known as
Vallery & R'i!Tasr', a id will bo settle-l by Mr.
Ruffner. All persom indebted to tha firm, or
having unidjmted ace mats with thfi same are
requested to come up aud settle at once, as the
Arm biuinasj must b j t-Ioe.l.
J. Valt.euv, Jr.
P. E. Kcffnkr.
Plattsmouth, Feb. 1st, 1877. 3tl
FOR SALE!
Cheap tor Cash, the following property, at
the County Farm, two miles west of Tlatts--
mouth, Nebraska :
5 head work horses.
4; head stock hogs,
ar milch cows.
1 open buggy.
1 road wagon.
2 stirring plows.
2 cultivators.
1 mowing machine.
2 fet doable harness,
l 't hiiiri'v h.iriic3.
.-" cej
And other articles too numerous to mention.
The above property must be sold by Marcn
Is't, 1877. I3t6 K.II.&S. I. VAJfATTA.
PROPOSALS FOR FOBAGE.
Headquarters Dkp't. or thk Platte, Of
ficii tHIKF VJUAKir.B.H.Bl T.n.,
Omaha Nkb., Jan. 25th, 1877.
EALED PROPOSALS. In triplicate, will be
1 ... i l.t. ..Mi... until Dl.vvn ..'flrul?
ltf.n,I . inn .fin . .in... "
a. m.. on Wednesday, February 23, is77, at which
lime anil pi;ice iney win uc ti-iiu m in cm-live
of bidders, hn the delivery in quantity as re
quired up to June 30, t877. at Omaha Depot Ne
braska, or at stations on the Liuon Pacific Kail
roadeast frm Kearney Junction of
3,400,000 lb Corn &. 1 .000.000 lbs Oat.
ProDosAls for less ouautities than the whole
Bidders will state the rate per hundred Ihs
Bin per ousjiiri.
Proposals are invited, both of the delivery of
tlio Corn and Oats in new gunny or burlap sacks
to be provided by the contractor, and for deliv
. i ... ... t..i i... .i... i ....... .......
rry III HacKS to ue luruixuru 'y un; jvi'tti ts.ii-ui,
lo me coiuiat-ioi ai I'niini.i ii-ioi ,
lr....!. i.i.i w. j.i.nulilnri.fl elmitlil lip fiiarim
JU It UIU V J - . v . i .v vv
.i .. tn.ji r.i i I I . ii-.irtii.u not lilflilfrs.
that they will become bonUnuien on award of
contract. ,
The proposals should be made separately for
ldlil aiiu lor
Preference will be given to articles of domes-
The contracts wil! be lot with the proviso that
.... n ... ........ ....! inji.mi.iiil
I .11? U:ilII llltrs i will 1 tl': l r-.i un iruijr i u mv-i.
or reduced one-third by the Chief (juiirteriiias-
. .if tit-. l)...irttiioikt. ut :,nv timo within sixtv
days after date of contract. 'The right to reject
...it' n 'ti! Iiiil ii riKPrif frl
liids should be endorsed on envelopes. "Bids
for Forage." Biank bidsturuished and full con
ditions taade known on app'.ication to this oflice.
4014 M. I. LL'DINGTON, Chief C. M.
If you want to get your chimneys
cleaned or vour stove polished, call on
Chas. Brown, or leave orders at John
Boone's barber shop, at any hour of the
day or nicrht. 50 cents a stove iind 50
cents a tlue. 42tf
DRESSMAKING.
Mr. F. Eisler and Mis Nellie Short have eon a
into tiie dressmaking business, aud would be
pleased to have those in want of work in their
hue to call and see them at the residence of Mrs.
Elster. one door west of the Saunders
House.- Satisfaction guaranteed and charges
ipderatc. 7-u
rr t- r i. T :
1U.V lAmiaUT JjimiiltJULSare the
greatest remedies ever discovered for all flesh.
bone, and muscle ailments Bites. Bruises,
Swelling, Burns, Rheumatism, Siifl Joints, &c
What tiie White Liniment does for the human
familythe Yellow Liniment docs for horses
and animals. They are cheap, thej are conven
lent, and they are certain In their effects.
Children rry for Pitcher Cantorl.
It is as pleasant to take as honey. It contains
no morphine or other deleterious ingredieuf,
and is sure to expel worms, cure wiml eolln, reg
ulate the bowels and Stomach, and overeoine
irritation caused by ra--h or cutting teeth.
Mothers can rest and children enjoy health,
who use Casjoria. It Is harmless, it is certain,
it fs sjieedy, and it is cheap, ntt3
Burlington and Missouri Riv
er Rail Road Company in
Nebraska.
The annual meeting of the StookHoMera of
the liuiiing;'ii ;ind MKiourl Klvcr Kailro:id
Coinpauytia Nebraska, will be held at the offloe
of the Company, in flattsmouth Nebraska.
Thursday the Z-'u day of February, A. D. 18T7,
at eleven o'clock a. in., for the election of direc
tors, and auy other business which may legally
come before tho meeting.
. John N. Dennison, Secretary.
Boston Jan. 17th. 1871. 4514
MOXKY TO LOAX.
Money to loan on long time, on Improved
farms in Cas Co.. Neb. OfTlee over F. w. Rott
man'a Store, Main street. Neb. City.
363m .
F.. II.
6i J. B. aill.LKJt.
Our enterprising and successful mer
chants, E. G. Dovey & Son, are still at
their post, supplying customers with
everything in the line of general mer
chandise on tke most reasonable terma,
stock kept full and complete. 39tf
TEACHERS EJTAMINATIONS.
Notice Is hereby given that I will eiamlne aU
persons who may offer themselves as candi
dates for teachers of the common schools of
this county, at my office in the town of Weeping
Water, on the lat Friday and Saturday of each
and every month, commencing at 10 o'clock
a. m.
Dated thU Stb day of January, A. D. )S7i'.
O. B. CKIITKN.
4-'Uf Co. Snpt of Pub. Instruction.
Also at the Court House in Plattimouth, on
the first Friday and Saturday of each month.
O. B. CRIPPEN.
Sup't,
LEGAL NOTICES.
Probate Notice.
In tha matter of the Probate of the last will
aud testament of Hershey Shopp deceased.
Iu the County Court. Cass Co., Nebraska.
To u-hom it mny concern:
TAKE NOTICE, that Susan E. Shopp, of said
county, has tiled In this ofllce an inatrament of
writing, purporting to be the lael will and testa
ment of Hershey Shopp, deceased, aud made
application to have the same admitted, to Pro
bate, and that said cause i set for heating at
ny office In Plattsmouth, Neb., on the 23d day
of February. A. D. 1S77. at one o'clock p. m of
said day, at which time and place all persons
intereBted may appear and contest the same,
and show eauee if any they have why paid In
strument should not be admitted as the last will
and testament of Hershey Shopp, deceased.
Witness my hand and official seal at Platts
moath. Nebraska, this 6th day of February, A.
D. 177. Wm H. Nkwfi.l,
46t3 Count y J udge.
Probate Notice.
In the matter of the estate of John Chandler,
deceased. Before Win. H. Newell County
Judge, in and for Cass County, Neb,
To all whom it may eonctrn:
TAKE NOTICE, that John J. Chandler and
Harrison Chandler, administrators of said es
tate, have .tendered their resignation to tlieCo,
Judge, ofsaid Co. to taka effect on thef2r.th day
of February. A. I). 1877, and they have also made
application for final settlement on that day, and
auy person Interested can appear and examine
said accounts, and they have as heirs of said es
tate tiled an application to hav Harrison Smith
appointed administrator of said e.tate. Said
cause is set for hearing at the County Judges
office in Plattsmouth, on the ioth day of Febru
ary, A. D. 1877. at one o'clock, at which time
and place any person interested may appear
and show cause if any there be, why said pray
er shall not bo granted.
Witness my hand and OfTlclal Seal, this 5th
day of February, A, D. 1S77.
Wm. H. Newki.l,
4fit3 County Judge.
Sheriff's Sale.
By virtue of an order of sale. Issued by tUe
Clerk ol the District Court, of the .Second Ju
dicial District, within aai far Cass County, Ne
braska, and to me directed. I will on the 12th
day of March. A. I). lS7r. at It o'clock. A. M..
of faid day. at the south door of the Court
House in the City of Pialtiiouth, iasaid Coun
ty, sell at public auction the fallowing Real Es
tata, to-wit : Tile n i th-ea-t quarter (uc'i) of
section seventeen, in towiislrip twelve (X'i) north
of range twelve (12; eat of the tub. p. in., in Cass
County, Nb. ; alo. lot eleven oio:i Sayles In
land in ald county. The s.iiiip heingle vied up
on ami taken as the property of George Walradt
and Jane Walradt. defendants; to satisfy a
Indiimcrit of tsaid Court, recovered by Jasper
Bidwel!, plaintiff.
Plattsmouth. Nebraska. February 7th. A. D.
1877. llfitS) -M. B. Cltleu. Sheriff.
Sheriffs Sale.
Bv virtue of an order of sale, issued by tho
Clerk of the District Court, of the Second Judi
cial District, within and for Cass County, Ne-
orasKa, aim to me airceteu, I win on tne itn
of March. A. D. 1877. at 10 o'clock, a. in., of said
day, at the south door of tne Court House, iu
the city ot l'lattsmoiith, in said County, sell at
public auction tke following real estate, to-wit :
The south-west quarter (w!.) of section thirtv
(30) in township eleven (1 1) north of rane twelve
12) east in Cass Co. Neb. The same beinu lev-
led unon and taken as the wronertv of Harvev
Carper, defendant ; to satisfy a judgment o'f
saiil Court, recovered by A. P.; Weston, plaintitf.
Plattsmouth. Nebraka, l-ebruary 7tn, A. D.
1877. liGt-.) M. B. Cutlf.r, Sheriff.
Notice.
To all whom it may concern:
Notice Is herehv friven to all nersane havintz
claims against the estate of Riley Jones, decca-
eo, to present tneir accounts to me on rjoeiore
the 22duav of February ;i877, or forever after
hold their p ace. W. D. Jones.
Plattsmouth NeD., Jan., 2C, 1877. 45t3
Ciioice Flower ana Garden Seeds,
STRAWBERRIES, PEACHES
if., e. New Sorts by 3XalI.
Plants of the newest awl finest inv-
proced sorts, carefully packed and pre
paid by mail. My collection of Straio-
bemes took the Jirst premium for the
best Collection at the great show of the
Mass. Horticultural Society in Boston.
I grow over 1.00 varieties, the most com
plete collection in the country, includ
ing all the new, large American and
imported 7:inds. Priced descriptive
Catalogues, gratis by mail. A Iso, Bulbs,
Fruit Trees, Roses, Evergreens, Choice
Flower, Garden. Tree, Evergreen, ir6.
or Fruit Seeds, 23 packets of either for
81. 00 by mail.
CC The True Cape Cod Cranberry,
O'best sort for Upland, Lowland,
or Garden, by mail, prepaid.
81.00 per 100 85.00 per 1.000. Whole
sale Catalogues to the Trade. Agents
Wanted.
II. M. WATSON, Old Colony
Nurseries and Seed Warehouse, Ply
mouth, Mass. Established 1842. 43t4
FOR YOl'R
Choice Wines, Liquors,
BEER, ETC., ETC.,
CO TO
Headquarters.
THE
Cheapest Place in Town.
Bafts' Ale on drnught or Iy the Bottle.
Fam Hies Supplied by the Dozen.
33t4 P. B. MURPHY.
VICK'S
Illustrated Priced Catalogue.
Fifty rages 300 Illustrations, with Descrip
tions of lhoiluands of the best Flowers and
Vegetables in the world, and the way to (rrow
them all for a I wo ckst postage stamp.
Printed in (lerman and English.
Virk'N Klor&i auide. Quarterly 2Tc a vear.
Vick's I'lower and Vegetable Warden
toe. In paper : in elegant cloth rovers. ?l.
Address. JAMES V1CK. Rochester, N. Y
Is the life, but bad blood Is an abom (nation.
From it and derangement of the Kidneys ana
urinarv onrans. come most of the pains and
aches and all diseases of the skin. Dr. Creen's
Kinir Cure is a reined v that Is intended to strike
at the root of this troiible. It acts as a diuretic
evacuaut in eases of Dropsy, out. Gravel, and
hII diseases of the kldnevs. while it acts on the
stomach as a tonic. It moderately accelerates
the circulation, gently encourages the action of
the bowels, and xwerfully augments the i;uri
narv secretion purities and cleanses the blood,
thus removing the cause of boils, carbuncles,
scrofula, and all eruptive and cutaneo'us dis
eases : reduces inllaiiiotory. rheumatic and neu
ralgic pains, and aches, allays inllaniation of
the k bine vs. ulauds and tilrrous tissue and
joints, softens and carries off gravel and other
calculus deposits of the urinary organs: cure
I )iabetes. Brlglit's Kidney Disease, Lucorrhea,
(Female Weakness.) Scrofula and all diseases
arising from disorders of the urinary organs and
impure state of the blood, and esrwclallv adapt
ed to femiile complaints. It is a safe and pleas
ant alterative, and cures without depleting the
strcnutli of the organs or the tone of the nvner
ai system. In other countries Its reputation
was "so hijili that it gained the title of "King's
Cure.'' A daily use of it will iu moit cases, pre
vent, and in all cases mitigate the attack of the
diseases for which It Ls recommended. It is
beneficial for washing eruptive discharges on
tbf1 skin : 1-ut for riiniiint; ores. or severe paiu
in the joint. nse rr. tireeos Crimean Liaameut
for man and beast.
For sale bv O. I". Johns'it) and bv'W. E. iKuie-
Vick's Florai Qa ide
abeaatiful Quarterly Journal, finely Illustrated,
and containing an ltgant colored Flower Plat
with the llrst number. Price only &j ceoU toe
the year. The first No. for 1877 just Issued In
Ueriuan and English.
Viclc'a Flower Vegetable Garden, in
pajer 60 cents, with elegant cleth covers $1.00.
Vick.'i Catalogue aoo illustrations, only 2
cents. Address
JAMES VICIV. Rochester, N. T.
CM Z L M 1
DICK STREIGHT'S
LITEBY,
Feed and Sale Stables.
Comer 6th and realists.
OOBSaS BOAHDKD BY THK
DAY, WEEK, OR MOVJTII.
HORSES BOLTOHT.
SOLD Oil TRADED,
For a Fair Commission.
TEAMS AT ALL II0UKS.
Particular attention paid to
Driving and Training
TROTTIXG STOCEa.
luA hearse furnished when called for.
THY A BOX OP TIIIS A?jl,
BDCHE5TEB3r.
yOU WILL USE NO OTHKB.
ROBERT DONNELLY'S
AND
BLACKSMITH
SHOP.
Wagon, Buggy, Machine and Plow re
pairing, and general jobbing.
I am now prepared to do all kinds of repairing
of farm and other machinery, as there
is a good lathe In my shop.
PETER RAUEN,
The old Reliable Wagon Maker
has taken charge of the wagon Khop.
He is well known as a
NO. 1 WORKMAN.
Xew Wagons and Bussie mad t
Order.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
Shop on Sixth street, ooposite Strelght's Stable.
TIIE
PRAIRIE FARMER,
(Established 1841.)
The Leading American Agri
cultural & Household
Weekly,
For Town and Country,
For Old and Young.
Recognized authority throughout the United
States and Canadas upon matters of
General Agriculture,
Horticulture,
WuricvUure,
Stuck -Raising,
fvullry, Bet, Ac,
To which are added departments of Ceneral
Newt, Record of the Season, Youth's Miscel
lany. Household, Literature. Markets, etc.
Published by
THE
Prairie Fanner Company,
at Chicago, 111., in handsome quarto form of
Eight large pases of six columns each. Terms
$2.00 year in advance. Specimen copy free to
any address. Liberal cash Commission allow
ed to Agents, who are wanted everywhere to
organize Clubs, and to whom canvassing out
fit will be furnished free upon application to
1'RAIRIE FARMER CO.,
Chicago, 111.
GOOD
FRESH
MILK,
Delivered daily lu
Ayr rART of the city, by
Mumm & Co.
39m3
BEST FARMING LANDS
IN NEBRASKA,
TOR SALE BY
IX XEBUAStKA.
Great Advantages to Buyers
IN 1870.
Ten Years Credit at 6 p:r cent Interest.
Six Years Credit at 6 per cent Interest,
and 10 per cent Discount.
Other Liberal IHKrouutg For Cash,
Kebatet on Fares and Freights,
and Prfmlnnis tor Improve
ments. The Toim and yehragUa Farmer, containing
full particulars, will be mailed frco to any part
of the world on application to
LAND COMMISSIONER. B. & M. R. R.
tojl LmeoLX. Nkbkawka
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To the M'orkinz Clan. "We are now
prepared to furnish all clashes with constant
employment at home, the whole ot the time, or
iorineir spare moments, jjiisiness new, ii)iu,
and profitable. Persons of either sex easily
earn from 60 cents to $." per evening, and a pro
portional sum bv devoting their whole time to
the business. Itovs and tills earn nearly as
mach as men. That all who see this notice may
send their address, and test the business we
make this unparallelled offer; losuch as are
not well satisfied we will send one dollar to pay
for the trouble of writing. Full particulars,
samples worth eeveral dollar to commence
work on. and acopv of Home and Fireside, one
of the largest and best IUiiHtrated publications.
all ent free by man. iteaoer. u you want per
manent and profitable work, address
Geohgk stinson & Co., Portland, Me.
STREIGIIT & M1LLEH,
Harness Manufacturers,
SADDLES
BRIDLES,
COLLARS.
and all kinds of harness stock, constantly on
hand.
Fruit Confectionery,
AND
Grocery Store
NUTS,
CAXDIE3,
TEAS
COFFEES.
SUGARS,
TOBACCO E8,
FLOUR,
It.
Remember the place opposite E. C. Dovey'e
on Lower -Mam street.
21-ly
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