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PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA
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FIEST
National Bank
OI" rLATTSMOUTII. NEURASRA,
fcl'CCF.SSOK TO
TOCTI.K, HAXX Jt C LARK
liiX KlT7(iKlt.M.l..
President.
Vice l'ri'siili'iit.
CjishitT.
Assistant Cashier.
j I. I i. D"V El ,. . .
A . V.'. M'-.r:iM.lN.
JiNII O'KoLl'.liK
Tlii" ltank 1 now "lwii for lininess at their
new loom. (.! lit i Main ami Sixth streets, anil
M p.iifd to transact a general
BANKING BUSINESS.
Stock, Bonds, CMd, Government and Local
ih)L(;ht am sold.
1 vy ,!! h Reneiml nn-l Inh-nst AU-jo-td
on Time Certificate.
DEAFTS IDBAWH,
A vailabU- in ai-.v j.:-.rt the United States a:id
l!i all tin- I'l-iii'-ip ;l Towns ami Cities
i'Elei'.rated
In si an Like and Allan Line
or Nri:isi'Ji!s.
I'.-pii.n wi'iin to li 'n out their fiiouds from
F .: can
I i.r.rH.vsi; H'-kkts fkom i s
Tiiroush tu 1 1 a 1 1 m o u t h .
A. Schlegel & 3ro.,
Manufacturers of
Al.i! i'.c.I' .-is i:i
F.vNi ' s:.m;;kk ; a:.th i.e"s, hmouinc
and cm:'.vi.N(;
I i i) A vm vy
:,;,oo!ii :' I' A N I t-.- ;f CUJAir.S made to
i.,.U r, .-. ..i .v.i'.-l .!:: uiraTiteo I. Ciar
c'.ii ;;i,.;s .1.; for smoking tobacci.
TJuiii Si. v.,-- i.oi ,. --t .f S.ii'iidi-rs House.
rLAYTSMOlTTH, Ni ::. lUly
Excelsior Darker Shop.
J. C. BOONE,
Zfniu direct, oj.j.rte iZauwUrs House.
ITAIIi CIJTTIITG,
S H A V I N V. A N I S !I A M TOO 1 N C.
I"..-.pei-i:. :.t(. l.lioii given to
vuTTixei rnrr.PHKX's axd la
ma a a in.
call :.:!) si:;: i;oonk, cents,
And g-.-i I : .ne "IP. A
H. rIEROLD,
dealer la
P()()TS.
iiliV GOODS,
HOSE,
HATS.
C A "S.
CLOVES,
1CRN1S1IING GOODS,
JEWELRY and 1T0TI01TS.
I have a large stock of
Buck Gloves,
of my own iake to he clo-cd out at cost. Al
kiadr- of
COUNTRY PPvODUCE
taken in exchanic fr
13 S ,
M:tin .Street, Corner of Fiftl),
l L TTSMOCTlI, -
NEB
30 I
TJ-OTXILTIDIKrLr
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MACHINE SHOPS !
r;.AT'i sm; t : H, N r r...
.ViiZtr nf Si'--ii't En:;in-s, P'jiltrs,
Sum and Urist Jli'If
a a ti:am mttik;s.
V.'r ! I t 1m:i Pipe. I'orc and I. .ft Pipes.sieam
(in. es s.ifetv-Yalve Governors. anil all
.liii'.soi I'.rass Engine 1 itlings.
lepaircd on slm:; uolive.
FAKM M A C H I N E K H
SAGE BROTHERS,
IH-alers in
S T O "V E! S ,
ETC., ETt'., 1T1',
One Door East of the Povt-OnVe. l'lattsmouth,
Nebraska.
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I'raetical Workers in
SHEET IR0X, ZINC, TIX, ERA
ZIER Y, if (.-., d-;.
m rge assortment of Hard ana Soft
COAL STOVES,
Wood a:.d Coal Stoves for
HEATING OH COOKING,
Ahvavs oil Iland.
evry variety of Tin, Sheet Iron, and Zinc
Work, kept in Stock.
MAKING AND REPAIRING,
Done on Short Notice.
trf-EVER VTIi IXO TIM niZA XTED .'
riticr. i.ow noffs.
SAGE BRS.
VOLUME XIV. V
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
HAM. M. C1IAP.UA.V,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Ami Solicitor in Chancery, Offlce in Fitzger
ald Block,
lyyl I'LATTSMOUTII, SKK.
i. ii. wiii:kikk a co.
LW OFFICE, Heal Estate, Fire and Llfcln
suranee Auents. I'latKinoutli, Nebraska. Col
lectors, tax-pnyer. Have a complete abstract
of titles. Uuy and sell real ei-tate, negotiate
loans, &c. 15 "
JAMKS K. MORItlHOX.
ATTORNEY AT LAW. Will practice in Cass
anl adjoining Counties ; (jives special attention
to collections and abstracts of title. Ofilee with
:-. S. Smith, Fitzgerald Block. rtattinonth,
Nebraska.
;i:o. k. MMiTH.
ATTORNEY AT LAW and Ileal Estate Bro
ker. Special attention uiveu to Collections
and all matters affect in the tTtle to real estate,
onire on 2d lloor, over l'ost Olhce. l'lattsmouth,
Nebraska. 1
JOHX V IIAI.XKH
JUSTICE fF THE FEACE. ami collector of
debts. collections ni:tde from one dollar to one
thousand dollars. Mortuaries. Deeos. ami otli
er iiisUtiiiicnts drawn, and all county business
iisnallv traiisiM ted before a .lusticeof the 1 tace.
lies! of relere-.ice uiven if lenuiied.
oftic on Main street. West of ;V"w.T,T,J-'l?S'
4,,-y! JOHN W. HAINES.
P. II. WHKF.LKK, K. D- STOXK.
WHEELER & STONE,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
I'lAtti:ioutli XIraka.
J. ciiasi:,
NoTAll V FcliLIO. JCSTICE OF TEACE.
KEAL ESTATE
TAX I AY ISO AND COLLECTING AGENT.
Wcc),tii(j Water, Cuss Co., Xeb.
Taxes paid for non -resident, and collections
made in anv part of the county. Ileal estate
bought fml sold on commisMou Have a list of
jrood improved farms a:ul unimproved land- for
sale cheap for ca'.i. or lomr lime if desired.
Correspondence solicited. All biisinesscntrust
ed to my care will receive prompt attentioiKand
cnai'es reasonable. Lily
J. li. SIcritKA,
DENTIST, and Humo pathic Fliysician. Of
fice corner Maui and Mil st's.. over UeroM's
.sl.ne, riattsmoiit'.i. Neb. - y
It It lilVIUST,
I'll YSIf I AN & SCIKIEON". tenders his pro
fessional services to ilie citizens of (.'ass county.
Residence southeast corner Sixtii and Oal: vis. ;
(Mice on Main street, t wo doors west ol Sixth,
riattsmouth Nebraska.
IIt. J. M. WATKKJIAX.
Physio Medical Practitioner.
Liuirille, Ca Co., A"tJ.
; ?. Always at the office on Saturdays. 4iyJ
i:t. iv. ii. ciiiiikxi:"Iit,
TMIACTISINC. 1MIYSICIAN. will uttend calls
at all hours, bigl.t or day. l'latts-.i.oath. Ne
braska. -i-'y
JOSEI'II II. I1AI.I-. 71. i.
PHYSICIAN ."t Sl hCEON. will attend all
calls, da v or niylit. OlUce v.i:h II. R. Living
ston. Main t;t., one door above r.l.ick & lNUf
ners. 5Hy
IH. H, HSIuns'tAMI,
PRACTICING PHYSICIAN, Louisville. Neb.
Calls promptly attended to. ully
CHARLES WARRE.Y.
Tonsorial Artist.
PliATTSMOrTII" XKKRASKA.
Place of business on Main St.. between -It Ii
and .tn streets. Shampooing, Shaving, chil
dren's hair cutting, etc. etc. l'Jiy
IlUIiRAUl) HOUSE,
D. WOO DA HP, - l'rojy.
lVecpiny Water, A"cl.
Good accommodations and reasonable charg
es. A good livery kept in connection with the
houfe. Gyl
PLATTE VALLEY HOUSE,
JUIIX ItOXS. Proprietor.
teii: old Ri:i.iAtLs: isoi.sk:.
(looil acconimoihitions for Farmers
and the traveling public. Hoard .$1 per
day. Meals '2 c. Jvutirely refitted and
re-furnished, and farmers are request
ed to call and jret 3 meal: and bed for
S 1.00. Sm3
SAUNDERS HOUSE.
J. S. GREGORY, - - - Proprietor,
location Central. Good Sample Room..
Every attention paid to guests. 43m3
Pl.ATTSMOlTH. ----- NlCl!
LENHOFF d- BOXXS,
3Io ruins: Dew Si) loon !
One door east of the Saunders House. We
keep I he best of
Beer, Wines, Liquors & Cigars.
33in9 Constantly on Hand.
C0M3IEKCIAL HOTEL,
LINCOLN, NEB.,
J.J. I2IIIOFF, - - - Proprietor
The best known and most popular Landlord
in me iaie. Always slop at the Commercial.
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL.
F II KM0 N'T, X FA II A S K A .,
FRAi K PARCEJjL - - - Prop.
Good rooms, good board, and every thing in
apple pie order. Go to the Occidental when
Vou viit Fremont. - iotf
J. G- CHAfIBERS, .
Manufacturer of and Dealer in
SADDLES,
COLLARS,
HALTERS,
WHIPS,
ETC., ETC, ETC.
REPAIRING
Done with Neatness! Dispatch
1h only place in town where "Tin-ley's pat
eiu self ail iiist.il, le hurse enll:ii- fire ,ari "
43m0
PLATTSMOUTH MILLS.
rLATTSMOCTII, NEC.
C. ISCISHL., - Proprietor
Flour, Corn Meal & Feed
Always on hand and for sale at lowest cash
prices. The highest nrices iiaid for Wheat anH
i Corn. Particuhir attention pven cus;om work.
VEG-ETI1TE.
l'ui lflc.s the niood and dives
Strength.
I)U Qloin, Ili-, Jan 21, 1878,
Mr. II. It. Stevkxs :
Dear Sir, -Your " VCirefine" has been doing
wonders for me. Have been having the
CliilU ami b'erer, contracted in the Hwamps of
the south, iiothini: giving me relief until I be
gan the use of your Vegetiue, it giving me im
mediate relief, toning up my sv-tem, purifying
my blood, giving strength; wherca all other
medicine weakened me. and tilled my system
with poison ; and I am catirdied that it families
that live m the airue districts of the south and
west would take Yegetine two or three times a
week, thev would not be troubled witli the
"i'htllx" or the malignant Feeern that prevail at
certain times of the year, save doctors' bills,
and live to a good old age. Respectfully yours,
J. E. MITCHELL,
Agent Henderson's Looms. St. Louis, Mo.
A i.i. Diseases of tii k Hixion. If Vegetine
w ill relieve pain, cleanse, purify, and cure such
diseases, restoring the patient to jierfect
health, after trying different physicians, many
remedies', suffering for years, is it not conclu
sive proof, ir you are a sufferer, you can ie
cured? Why is this medicine performing uch
great cures? It works in the blood, in the cir
culating fluid. It can tr.ily be called the
Great oo I'uriftcr. The great source of dis
ease originates in the blood, and no medicine
wtichdocs not act directly upon it. to purify
and renovate, has any just claim upon public
attention.
VEGETINE
Hasi Entirely Cured McofVer-
tigo.
Caiko, III., Jan, 21. 1878.
Mr. II. K. Stevens -.
Dear Sir. I have used several bottles of
" kuktink ' : it has entirely cured me oi r
tiij". I have also used it for Ki liiru l omi.hnut.
It is the beet medicine for kidney complaint. I
will recommend it as a good blood puiiiier.
Fain and Disease. Can we expect to en-
Joy good health when bad or cornipt humors
circulate with the blood. causing pain and dis
ease : and these humors, being depositatcd
tluoui'li tlie entire body, proaace pimples,
erupt oils. ulcers, indigestion, coi-tiveiiess,
headaches, neuralgia, rheumatisin an.t numei
ous ol her complaints? Remove the cause by
taking Ykisktine. the most reliable rciiiedy
for cicausiiii; and purifying the b.uod.
VEGETIKE
I Relieve it to be :i ;ool 3Iedi
eJne.
Xenia, O., March 1, 177.
"fr Stkvkxs :
Dear Sir. I wish to inform you what vour
Vegetine has done fur me. 1 have been aiv.et -ed
with Si urnlijin. and after iisinir ttiree bot
tles of the emetine was entin-ly icieveo. i
also found my m-neral head!! niueli impioveii.
1 believe it to ne a uo a me.i leiue.
Yours lruly. Kld-l) HA ItVESTH K.
VmiKTtxK thoroughly eradieites every
kind ot humor, and restores the enure system
to a healthy coiuliti.-n.
VEGETINE
II V STUV- KXS
Dear Sir. We have been sellmjl your "V e(re
ine" for the t i-t ei-titeen months, and we
take piea.ure in staling that in every -ase, to
our know leiige. it na- iriven srreai san.ii.uri nm.
Uespeclf u'.ly: ill'CK & CO'iYG I l-L. Di li .K:sits.
VEGETINE;
IS THE LEST
Spring Medicine.
VEGETINE
I'reparcd by
IS. n. STKVKXS, IJuston, 3Iass.
Vegetine is Soii liy all DriiEEists.
F ARMER,
LOOK HERE!
FRED GORDER
IS STILL II EKE.
Corn Planters, Cultivators,
Sulky Plows',
are now " off" but I still have the
Harrison Wagon,
the best and cheapest wagon in the
market by all odds.
Spring Wagons,
Buggies, and Three-Seated Wagons;
and the world renowned Courtland
Platform Spring Wagon.
I HAVE EVERYTHING A FARM
ER WANTS.
NOW IS THE TIME
for all kinds of
Agricultural Implements
In every variety, and at
Hcd Hock Prices,
Mowers Sulky rakes and all kinds
of Rakes, Forks, etc., etc.
Now is the time to Buy.
FRED OORDER.
52tf l'lattsmouth, Nebraska
STltElGHT & 31ILLEIL
Harness Manufacturers,
saddles
KKIDLES,
COLLAKS.
and all kinds cf harness stock, constantly on
hand.
FR UIT, COX F EOT ION E Y,
AND
GROCERY STORE,
NETS,
CANDIES,
TEAS
COFFEE.
SCGAICS,
TOBACCOES,
FLOUR,
&c.
Kemember the place opposite E. G. Dovey's
on Lower Main Street.
2My STEEIGHT d- MILLER.
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA,
Domestic Diplomacy.
She was watching at the window.
As I hurried down the street.
In the simple brown merino
That I fancy looks so neat.
And her smile I thought portentous.
It was so exceeding sweet.
Then she met me at the throsfeoM
With a very loving kiss.
That recalled the early stages
Of our matrimonial bliss.
And I felt at onoe a tremor.
Was there anything amlssf
Nol The children were all quiet.
And the hearth wna rery bright.
And my pet onr roguish Charlie
Was quite festal In his white;
fet I braced myself for something.
Be that something what It mlbt.
My chair was near the fire.
And my slippers by Its side
My pipe was very handy.
And my papers open wide.
And she wore the pretty breastpin
That I gave her when a bride.
The dinner was perfection
It wng lavish without waste;
The soup was vermicelli.
And exactly to mr taste:
While the dessert was a triumph
Of artistic skill in paste.
And when the meal wa3 over.
And the inner man at rest,
Bhe drew her chair beside me.
With the baby on her breast.
I felt, and so I told her.
I was one among the blest.
Ohl the smile of tender radiance
That Illumined all her face.
As I clnspod her to my bosom
In a lover's fond embrace.
It was then ehe softly whispered,
"Wott't you let me have that luce?
Tilt! lilllL WHO W03T.
UY JEXXLE STERLING.
The town of B was noted for its
picturesque beauty. In one of its ele
gant mansions there lived a widow past
the meridian of life. She was the lady,
par excellence, of B , a truly good
and accomplished woman.
Mrs. Doau had plenty of money, that
one requisite of independent action,
and was therefore indifferent to the
trammels of fashion, or the opinions of
Mrs. Grundy.
ller husband and child being sud
denly taken away, she was left deso
late, then she sought the home of her
childhood, declining a second marriage,
consecrating her wealth and influence
to the noble purpose of promoting the
happiness of those around her.
ller household appointments were
elegant, and the most refined and pol
ished society lent attraction to her
home it was her pleasure to gather
young people about her, and if one hap
pened to peep through the lace curtains
that draped the sitting-room window,
on one pauicuiar winter's evening,
they might have seen a group of girls
seated around a lire a cheerful wood-
fire made to look at, and enjoy its
glow and crackle, for the house was
well healed from garret to cellar.
The young ladies were all attractive,
and becomingly attired, and upon this
occasion full of sparkle.
Why?
Because the young minister was
presentl
He had been Invited by Mrs. Doan to
pass the winter months at her house,
and being the son of a dear friend, she
wished him to make a judicious choice
of a life partner therefore she invited
the girls from far and near, and they
were all completely captivated by his
handsome face and eloquent tongue;
and now there was a flutter of excite
ment in the little community to see
who would win the prize.
The worthy young man himself fear
ed to trifle with the affections of any
fair lady, and was bo contented as an
inmate of Mrs. Doan's family, and so
happy and interested in his religious
duties, that it had not yet occurred to
him that "it Is not good for man to be
alone."
Foor Mr. Hay ward, subjected to a
battery of bright eyes, and an artillery
of saucy tongues, was happily relieved
by the entrance of Mrs. Doan, holding
an open letter in her hand, she exclaim
ed, in joyous tones, "Now, chatterbox
es, I've good news for you all. I have
prevailed upon a young lady to spend
the winter here. I am informed that
she is beautiful in mind and person
certainly her childhood promised the
development of a fine woman now
please reneaiber that I am dull old
company, and must depend upon yoa
and Mr. Hayward to entertain her; do
it first for my sake, and when you be
come better acquainted, I trust it will
then be for her own."
Of course the girls were too well-bred
to show any outward dissatisfaction,
whatever chagrin they mig't have felt
at the prospect of bo formidable a
rival.
Annie Xewcomb was one or tne
young ladies of the group most inter
ested, for she, as well as her maneuver
ing mother, intended to secure the
Rev. Mr. Hay ward; indeed, she was
deeply in love with him. Annie was a
beauty, but unfortunately possessed an
ill-disciplined mind; her father's wealth,
however, gave her a certain position in
society.
Sara Montford was also the daughter
of a wealthy gentleman, and was really
a pretty, sensible girl. Annie had
formed a boarding-school never-dying
friendship for a Miss Ash a city belle
full of airs and impudence who had a
bad habit of laughing at people behind
their back3, especially country people;
she had plainly hinted for an invitation
to visit the Newcotnb mansion, and
having received it, was expected at the
same time that Mrs. Doan's young
friend, Laura Hastings, would arrive.
So there wa3 every prospect of a gay
winter season at E ; fun there would
certainly be, in watching the "cap set
ting" for the young clergyman.
But who was to be the envied "she"
who was to distance all competitors
and carry off the coveted prize?
Such was the state of things when
THURSDAY , SEPTEMBER
Mrs. Doan welcomed to her home the J
daughter of her old time friend.
"1 shall not let you leave me, Laura,
at least until you gain son)9 rose color
in your cheeks," she said, as she clasped j
her to her heart with a warm, loving
embrace.
Laura was indeed a lovely girl, pos
sessing a harmonious combination of
lady-like reserve, and fascinating man
ners, polished and improved by a fair
education.
Soon after her arrival, Mrs. Newcomb
gave a large party for the purpose of
introducing Miss Ash, the city belle,
to which the elite of the town were in
vited; the invitations, of course, in
cluded Mrs. Doan, Mr. Hajward and
the visitor, whom many fair ones were
really curious to see, because she hap
pened to be domesticated with their
magnet the handsome rector.
Miss Ash amused herself during the
evening by criticising the company in
low tones to Annie.
"Heavensl" she exclaimed "if there
aint my dressmaker. Laura Hastings.
Upon my soull don't introduce me, for
I'm not accustomed to meeting sewing
girls in select circles. But I suppose
she belongs to your country aristocra
cy," she added, with a sneer.
"She is Mrs. Doan's visitor," Annie
replied, as Miss Ash jose, and walked
majestically away.
Laura saw the action, and understood
the cause; a deep flush suffused her
cheeks, and tears rushed to her eyes,
not indeed, because she was poor and
obliged to work, but because she was
sensitive and bashful, and feared to be
thought intrusive and presuming.
Foor child! she was just a little over
awed, too, by the grand airs of the ele
gantly dressed belle.
Sara Montfort, dear, good girl as she
was, observing her embarrassment,
hastened to her side, and drawing her
into a quiet corner near a low window,
sought to calm her agitation, and di
rect her thoughts from anything un
pleasant. Sara, we perceive, was one of God's
errand girls.
In a few moments Mr. Hayward join
ed them.
A loud whisper was beard from be
hind the heavy velvet that draped the
window, which they recognized as the
voice of Annie Newconib.
"Now that we are alone, Miss Ash,
I mean to confide my sorrows to you.
Before that low-bred working girl came
here, I had reason to think that our
rector was in love with me; but now
she manages to monopolize him alto
gether, and she i3 aided and abetted too
by Sara Montford; there's a deep plot
between them to secure him. I sup
pose that Laura Hastings fancies that
if she marries him. Mrs. Doan will set
tie something handsome upon them, so
she's trying hard to get into her good
graces. Cut she shan't. She's a mean
hussy to steal away my lover, ana I
hate her! Oiil Miss Ash, pray advise
me. What can 1 do? You know how
to manage these things, I'm sure," and
there was a tremor in her face as she
pleaded.
"Really, Annie, 1 2iive observed that
there seems to be quite a "pulling of
caps" for the rev. gentleman; I ob
served, too, that he was dignified and
handsome, quite stylish I should say.
Now don't fret, pet, I'll manage this
little matter for you, never fear. But
can't you spare your Adonis to me, for
a short flirtation? Not that I want an
insignificant country parson for a huS'
band, but he will be nice to flirt with,
Annie, dear, leave this upstart dress
maker to me, won't you? I'll settle
her in short order." Laura Hasting's
face was scarlet as she turned away
tears of wounded pride chased each
other down her hot cheeks.
"Compose yourself, dear Miss Hast
ings," said Mr. Hayward, "the sense
less chatterings of these silly girls are
beneath your notice. Won't you com
pletely ignore them, and enjoy your
self as I mean to do?"
Whether it was his words, or the res
pectfully tender glance that accompa
nied them, that gave the poor girl cour
age, and helped to take the sting from
the insults she had received, she cer
tainly recovered composure in a won
derfully short time; and seeking Mrs
Doan, remained in her company during
the remainder of the evening.
When they returned home that night,
Laura related -11 that had passed to
Mrs. Doan.
"Laura," she replied, "I hoioryou
all the more for your labor of love. It
was only a few days since that I learned
that you supported youi dear mother
by the laoor of those small white hands
of yours. Now, I begin to realize the
real character of these girls. What
they think or say of you is of very little
consequence you must forget it I
love you, dear, and wish to see you
happy."
Then she went down stairs, late as it
was, and calling Mr. Hayward, told him
all that she knew of Laura's unselfish
ministrations.
A few days after the party, Laura
received a dainty, perfumed note from
Miss Ash, requesting her to come im
mediately to Mrs. Newcomb's and alter
a dress that did notaltogether suit her;
the style of the note was dictatorial;
she handed it to Mr3. Doan.
"An unprovoked insult!" exclaimed
that lady; "but I think that I under
stand it."
Mrs. Dean answered it for Laura,
and the answer fell like a thunder-bolt
upon the Newcomb family.. This is
what they read:
"Laura Hastings labored cheerfully
for the maintenance and comfort of her
invalid mother, who died leaving a
blessing for her unselfish daughter,
After her father's death, I unfortu
nately lost, sight of them, and their
pride prevented them from seeking
me. Laura, noble girl, was left to
struggle alone, and unassisted. But
now she is no longer dependent upop
her ovai exertions, for as my acknowl
12, 1873.
edged heiress 6he will ,'ienceforth live
in ease and affluence. She is my be
loved daughter, whom I del'2ht to
honor and reward. I have to-day given
my willing consent to nor marriage
with the Rev. Mr. Havward. Feihaps
it may be unnecessary to mention that
in future all intercourse between our
families must cease
Julia Doan."
Miss Ash fairly screamed with vexa
tion and mortification.
Annie Newcomb fainted.
Seventeen fJood Habits.
1. Abstineuce from tobacco and in
toxicants.
2. Temperance at meals.
3. Daily attention to all the condi
tions of health.
4. Constant occupation.
6. Doing at once w hat is required.
6. Have a time and place for every
thing.
7. Fidelity to all appointments anc
daties.
8. Faying for everything in ad
vance.
9. Regular pursuit in some science
10. Giving as well as receiving.
11. Aiming at harmony in conversa
tion.
12. Looking always on the brigh'
side.
13. Associate with none but good so
ciety.
11. Talking on edifying subjects.
V5. Acting always in the right spirit.
16. Realizing the presence of God at
all times.
17. Spend leisure hours reading food
books.
Courage In Evory-Day Lire.
Have the courage to discharge a
debt while you have the money in your
pocket.
Have the courage to do without that
you do not need, howevei much your
eyes may covet it.
Have tlie courage to speak your mind
w hen it is necessary you should do so,
and hold your tongue when it is pru
dent you should do so.
Have tlie coumgo to speak to a friend
in a "seedy" coat, even though you are
in company w ith a rich one, and richly
nttited.
Have the courage to make a will, and
a just one.
Have the courage to tell a man why
you will not lend him your money.
Have the courage to cut the most
agreeable acquaintance you have, when
you are convinced that he lacks princi
ple. "A friend should bear with a
friend's infirmities," but not with his
vices.
Have courage to show that you res
pect honesty, in whatever guise it ap
pears; and your contempt for dishonest
duplicity, by whomsoever exhibited.
Have the courage to wear your old
clothe3 until you pay for your new
ones.
Have the courage to obey your Maker
at the risk of being ridiculed by men.
Have the courage to prefer comfort
and prosperity to fashion in all things.
Have the courage to acknowledge
your ignorance, rather than to seek
credit for knowledge under false pre
tences. Have the courage to provide enter
tainment for your friends within your
means not beyond.
Exercise for the body, occupation for
the mind these are the grand constit
uents of health and happiness, the car
dinal points upon which every tiling
turns. Motion seems to be the great
preserving principle of nature, to which
even inanimate things are subject; for
the winds, the waves, the earth itself,
are restless, and the waving of trees,
shrubs, and flowers is known to be an
essential part of their economy. A
fixed rule of taking several hours of
exercise every day, if possible, in the
open air, if not, under cover, will be
almost certain to secure one exemption
from disease, as well as from the at
tacks of low spirits, cr ennui, that mon
ster who is ever waylaying the rich and
indolent. "Throw but a stone and the
giant dies." Low spirits can't exist in
the atmosphere of bodily and mental
activity.
The Death-Bed of Burns.
Allan Cunningham writes of the great
poet: From the day of his return
home till the hour of hi3 untimely
death, Dumfries was like a besieged
place. It wa3 known he was dying,
and the anxiety, not of the rich and
learned only, but of the mechanics and
peasants, exceeded all belief. Wherev
er two or three people stood together,
their talk was of Burns, and of him
only; they spoke of his history of his
person of his w orks of his family of
his fame and of his untimely and ap
proaching fate, with a warmth and an
enthusiasm which will ever endear
Dumfries to my remembrance. All that
he said or was saying the opinions of
the physicians (and Maxwell was a kind
and skillful one) were eagerly caught
up and .reported from street to street,
and from house to house. His good
humor was unruffled, and his wit
never forsook him. He looked to one
of his fellow-volunteers with a smile,
as he stood by the bedside with his eyes
wet, and said, "John don't let the awk
ward squad fire over me." He was
aware that death was dealing with him.
He asked a lady who visited him, more
in sincerity than in mirth, what com
mands she had for the other world.
His last moments have never been de
scribed. He had laid his head quietly
on the pillow, awaiting dissolution,
when his attendant reminded him of
his medicine, and held the cup to his
lips, ho started suddenly up, drained
the cup at a gulp, threw his hands be
fore him like a man about to swim, and
sprang from head to foot of the bed
fell with his face down, and expired with
x groan.
XUM1JEU 25.
Death or Hon. Frank Welch.
Special to the Cniaha Dally Republican.
Wisneu, Neb., September 5. The
death of lion. Frank Welch causes
universal sadness here. A messenger
reports that on yesterday morning Mr.
Welch drove from Norfolk to Neligh
to confer with citizens about certain
desired changes in mail routes. lie
felt unusually well during the day and
ate a very hearty supper and went
over to a hall to meet the citizens, and
before the meeting while engaged in
conversation he fell back in his chair
and expired within twenty minutes of
apoplexy. This was at 8:20 in the
evening. Messengers were at once
sent to Norfolk and after forwarding
ice arrived here this morning for a
conference with Mrs. Welch, now visi
ting friends at Cooperstown, New-
York, as to arrangements for tlie fu
neral. The on'y advice received so far
is s. message from Mrs. Welch, that
she awaits advice of the mother of
Mr. " elch at Boston. The belief here
among friends is that the interment
will be ni;ide at Decatur, Nebraska,
about Sunday or Monday next, with
funeral services at Omaha, but the
public will be fully advised as soon as
arrangements are concluded. Under
taker Usher, of Fremont, went up this
evening with a casket, and is prepared
to embalm tlie body, w hich he will
meet at Norfolk to night.
Stanton Sept. 5. The news that
Hon. Frank Welch died last night
has shaken Stanton like a leaf. On
every hand are heard expressions of
deep sorrow, sympathy and regret. It
is a blow that will be felt by the whole
Elkhorn valley, and not only the valley
but the state. Nebraska has lost a
true friend. A hard worker for his
state Welch goes down to his long
home with the tears of all. Rtquus
vat in pace.
Stantoniax.
State Items.
Omaha is to have a kid glove manu
factory. A Miss McDonald of Nebraska City
suicided by jumping off the J. F. Joy
into the Missouri on the 2d inst.
A barn belonging to II. II. Dondua
was burned in Ashland by children
playing with matches and setting lire
to it.
The Niobrara Pioneer li working
hard helping Inspector Hammond un
earth tlie Indian frauds, and make j
them public.
C. II. Babcock, formerly of the Fair
bury Clipper, has removed his ollii-e to
Alexandria, Thayer Co. and establish
ed the 'Alexandrian." We wish "Bab."
success.
A. C. Edwards of the Kearney Ga
zette gave one Putney, local editor of
the Press, a severe chastising, for pub
lishing libellous in.siuu itions agii.ut
his wife.
Prof. Church, of the University, who
has been in Europe for some time re
turned to his duties at the University
last week.
Dr. Geo. B. Graff a former resident
of our town, has recently discovered
an oil spring in the Rocky Mountains,
and near the U. I. road. He has gone
to Washington to secure sufficient cap
ital to devtlop his bonanza. Success
to you, Doctor. Mail.
Literary Notes, L. B. Fifield, editor,
Kearney, Neb., comes to us enlarged
and very much improved by a hand
some engraved head. The various
"notes" contained in it are excellent,
and embrace a variety of topics of in
terest to the cause of education.
Livingston and Ferguson, of Sidney
brought in a herd of abotit a dozen
wild horses the first of the week.
Some of them are very fine animals.
They say that within a range of thirty
miles around Sidney there are fully
500. head of w ild horses on the plains.
Ex. Red Cloud has passed an ordinance
that all cattle, hogs, horses, mules,
sheep, goats or other animals found at
large shall be impounded and the ownev
fined for the offence. They want to
come to Piattsmouth to find out how
to keep that ordinance; we can show
them.
"Cal." Stuart, one of the oldest set
lers of lower Cass, and upper Oto?,
sold his farm consisting of bO acres in
Cas? County, and 40 acres in Otoe a
few days ago to Jas. K. McClurg for
81,350. This is the first transfer of tho
land since it was entered from the gov
eminent. Press.
The two classes that are protected
by authority and usage are the legisla
tors and lawyers in all countries-. J he
press alone is punished for its boldness,
and often for the errors of others; and
the degrees of its penalties are varied;
sometimes a costly verdict and some
times a violent assault. The only of
fences that are perpetrated with impu
nitv are by men who make the laws
and by those who live by nrofes ion to
enforce them when they are made.
Forney.
A girl tried to commit suicide in Au
gusta, Ga., by jumping from abridge.
She w as grabbed and held by a man,
who was compelled to use considerable
violence to restrain her. Afterward
jbe had him arrested on a charge of assault.
Extra rrj.p! of the Hi n i.i fur x:ih tv .1. V.
ii!iii;r, I'ostnince news il-j. t . ami O. I'.'Jolill
snn.ceiiier ol .Main :tnl l'utli Mints.
Burning of the Grand Central.
On Wednesday evening, Sept. 4th,
about 7 o'clock, sparks were liscovcred
issuing from tho roof of tho Grand
Central Hotel ac Omaha, and the upper
story w.u found to be all on lire. Tim
firemen were promptly on the ground
and sever.il .streams wero soon playing
at one time with promise of subduing
lht ll.iuies, but just at that juncture
the cisterns g iv' out and tho delay oc
casioned by carrying the hose to inoro
distant supplies of water allowed the
fire to gain such headway, that it wits
impossible to subdue it. Every effort
was made, however, to save at least a
portion of the building. The fire com
panies from Council IJIulfss responded
to the call fof help, and did good bravo
work.
After an hour or tw o of hard work,
it became evident that tho hotel wit
doomed to destruction, and the. new
furniture, tlie caipe'.s, the crockery
ware, and other (uipmcMitrf wero mov
ed out as fast as possible, wherever re
moval could he effected. All tho fix
tures of the railway ticket offices, and
also those of Kirner & Steele's barber
shop were moved out.
At about half-past eight o'clock all
the movable fixtures of tho Omaha
Herald office, adjoining the hotel, wero
taken out, as also the goods from sev
eral stores near by.
The Herald building was badly
crushed by a big slice of the west wall
of the hotel falling upon tho roof. Tho
Herald building has no wall of its own
but is built against the hotel wall,
which will l.avo to come down. This
will require the reconstruction of tho
Herald building to the extent of one
half or two-thirds.
Four firemen were killed, their
names being, William McNamara, en
gineer of the hotel ; John Lee, Lewis
Wilson and Alonzo Randall. It was
between twelve and.one o'clock when
they were buried beneath the ruins. It
seems that they with other were on
the dining room lloor, nearly over thf
oliice, handling a hose pipe and direct
ing a stream of watei. All the fire
men except thosj four had retreat- d
to a safer place, and had begged thei-i
to come also, but they insisted on
remaining, as thev apprehended no im
mediate danger.
Suddenly the north wall of the din
ing hall fell with ;i terrible crash to
the floor of the billiard room below,
just back of the o!lico, carrying down
with it the four bravo firemen. Tho
l!. tines shot up from the mass below
and they were soon suuctiuj a .horri
ble death by burning.
Ah soon as the ruins had cooled suf
ficiently, a seal ell wa:i instituted for
the bodies of the dead fireincni. After
considerable woik, tha body of John
Lee v;is first found, and next the re
mains of William McNamara were un
covered, i he bodies w ere burned be
yond rerognat ion, the hands and feet
being gone, the limbs drawn up, tho
head of one was burned to the bone,
and of the hea l of the other tliero was
hardly an.Mhii g left. Lee's watch
was running when his body was taken
out, and stopped two minutes after
wards, at 0:32 a. m. The watch of Mc
Namara had stopped at 0:10 a. in.
Their bodies were identified by tho
watches and other ai tides on their per
sons which had not been destrojed.
The Grand Central was a five story
brick structure, 1.11 feet square, and
was the largest, the most elegant and
tho most costly building in Oinahi, a
well as tlie finest hotel .structure in the
west, outside of Chicago. Its original
cost was !?300,000; the insurance is
8100,000. It was completed and open
ed in 1873, the lessee being Mr. Georgo
Thrall, who run it until the middle of
July, of the present year. It was sold
June last under a foreclosure of a mor
tgage, to satisfy what was known a3
the Creighlon claim, for money loaned,
of 8100.000 and Interest, in which tho
Creighton's, II. W. Yates, Herman
Kountzjp, A. J. Poppleton and Thomas
Wardell were interest d. It was clos
ed the latter part of July for repairs,
which were being made at the expense
of the new proprietors, Messrs. J. A.
Creighton, II. Kountze, A. Kountze,
II. W. Yates, A. J. Poppleton, and T.
Wardell, who were laying out SICsilOO
to 815,000 in various inprovetnents
ami in entirely renovating the hotel,
putting it in first class shape.
The Lincoln Journal sensibly urge
thojieople to make an effort to elect
as members of the next Legislature,
only men of kno wn ability, :md men
who represent the property of tho
country. There is qui to a largo
amount of important w ork to be dono
during the next setting of tho Legis
lature, and unless the different coun
ties generally do not elect more able
men than they tlidin '7(5, the work
will again bo botched up. TLi
state needs wholesome and consistent
laws, and not such lidiculous things
as were jassed by our last Legislature.
We presume the:e is not a county in
the state but what could furnish rep
resentatives who are capable of ad
vancing the interests of Nebraska, by
the enactment of wholesome laws.
Tribune.
Scientific analysis shows that tho
practice of inhaling the smoke cf ciga
rettes is extremely dangerous frequent
ly causing, congestion of the laigs.
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