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( t s A j Y ft 'w I Sk. - THE JOURNAL. OFFICIAL PAPER OF PLATTE COUNTY. WEDNESDAY, ATJUL 30, 1870. Communications, to Insure insertion In the next issue, should be in hand on Mondays; if lengthy, on Thursdays preceding issue-day. Advertisements, of whatever class, should be iu hand by noon, Tuesdays. Advertisements under this hend 15 cts. a line tirst insertion, 10 cts. a line each subicaucnl insertion. B. & M. lands at Bcchcr's. Geo. Ricdcr sells cranberries. Lemons and oranges at George Hi eder's. Choicest Rio coffee at George Rieder's. Upholstered lounges cheap at Gcrber's. genuine Nebraska Lawrence's breaker. F. Gcrbcr is making an addition to his dwelling. Oranges and lemons sold at cost at the Pioneer Grocen. Five improved timber -claims for sale by Gus. G. Bcchcr. Smith & Tigncr have green ap ples for sale. Call soon. Two.wcll-iinprovcd homesteads for sale by Gus. G. Becher. Very choice Teas 50 cts lb. at Ilatz & Ragatz. per genuine Nebraska Lawrence's breaker. For choice, fresh groceries, go to Lamb's. Plenty of pumps, points, etc. nt Coolidgc's. Go to Mahlon E. Clolhcr's for cheap groceries. A new brewer is iu operation at St. Bernard's. Go to D. C. Knvanaugh for painting of all kinds. Molinc Plows for sale at Beck er's the best iu the market. L. Jaggi is putting up two dwelling-houses on 11th street. Neither Tiffany nor Morse pur chased any horses on their last trip. A splendid variety of choice family groceries at Smith & Tigner's. Syrup by the keg or gallon, cheap at Hatz & Ragatz'. M. Kramer 6ays be is going to buy 6ouio cheap goods this week. Halz & Ragatz have just receiv ed a fine lot of cigars. Try them. Machine hair cutting at the Chicago Barber Shop on Olive St. Griescn Bros, carr) a complete line of custom-made boots and fchocs. Machine hair cutting nt the Chicago Barber Shop on Olive street. Call at Becker's and see the best "Wagon on wheels, the eclebruted "Fish." Go to hear Ntiiiuclly, "the wan dering Pole," Saturday eveuing ucxt. A lodec K. of II., 20 members, was organized at Jackson, Wednes day last. A fine lot of first-rato baby carriages nt first cost at F. Gcrber's on 11th St. The firt of May is the time to renew revenue licenses. Call on (jus. Becher. Fou.vn. A lady's kid glove for the loft hand, which can be had at this office. Machine hair cutting at the Chicago Barber Shop on Olive street. Griccn Bros, arc agents for Reed and Weaver's fine Shoes. Give them a call. As fine days in Nebraska as man with health, wealth and friends, could wish to sec. Call and examine J. M. llonua han's new stock before purchasing elsewhere. Seven very fiuc horses went west on the U. P. Sunday. Pic plant constantly kept on hand at the Pioneer Grocery. S. M. Barker has now 1,700 sheep ; his present ambition is 2,000. The A. & N. authorities arc to meet our Commissioners again, next Tuesday. M. "Weaver is making valuable improvements ou) his dwelling house. Sec Jno. Kelly's business card. John is a good workman andathof oughly'honcst mau to deal with. G. S. Young, Jno. Cooper aud Jno. Grad are the present occu pants of the County Cage. Don't buy awagon until yon sec the Fish. Becker sells them as cheap as a good wagon can bo sold. Martin Reagan finished planting twenty acres of corn last Saturday. Martin has Elrong faith in early planting. A. Henry and R. II. Henry have set out nice, good- ized trees in front of their new houses on Ol ive street. S. S. McAllister, Esq., is put ting up a neat residence on Olive Street, (one block", north of R. H. Henry's. Chas. Raymond, son of S. O., who was recently scalded and then attacked by scarlet fever, is doing very well. Band benefit Saturday night. Nunnelly's recitations and readings will be interspersed with music from the Band. Court adjourned Thursday night at half past ten. The Clerk tells ns it was the longest term ever held in the county. "W. II. Hamilton, jr., of Albion, Neb., sends us the answer to the enigma in last week's Jourxal " Blaine and Logan." A fire on the "Island" Saturday, doing no great damage so far as wc have beard. One of E. M. Sparhawk's calves was scorched. The supper and sociable given by the Daughters of Rcbekah last Saturday evening, was well attend ed and a pleasant time reporlrd. Beginning Monday of last week, with one team, Henry Rahbuck plowed and planted twenty-five acres to corn by Friday evening. The Trustees of the Congrega tional Society have been authorized to receive bids for the present church property, which is offered for sale. Just received nt Becker's the nicest lot of buggy tops ever shown in this market, either throe or four bows. Call aud sec them before Personal. J. B. Camp movc3 to town this week. Hon. T. C.Ryan went to Omaha Saturday. Mashall Smith is troubled with intermittent fever. E. J. Baker returned Thursday from a western business trip. V. Hummer's pleasant fucc is seen again at the Co. Treasurer's office. Fred. Reimer has purchased an interest with M. Stolcc, in the brick yard north of the city. G. "W. Spooner and Frank Robin son returned from Creston Satur day, after a week's absence. "Will "Winterbotham and family, accompanied by Miss Louise Bauer, started for Columbus, O,, last Thurs day. L. II. Jewell and Ed. Moncrief, returned from Kansas Tuesday of last week. Ed. likes Nebraska best of all. Ed. Moncrief called at the Jour nal office Friday last. The farmers in his neighborhood were getting ready to put in corn. J. M. Thurston, Attorney for the U. P. R. R. Co., and J. T. Clark.As sist. Supt. met the Platte county com missioners on Monday. Hiram Rice has been appointed postmaster at Albion, Boono county. Hiram has the qualifications for making a good postmaster. Quite a little hospital at G. "W. Ilulst's residence. George's two children and Dr. Martyn's one, all have scarlet fever, mild form. John Eygncr of David City visit ed Columbus Thursday. John looks hale and hearty aud reports the wheat market in his burg, O. K. Jas. "Ware and Lee Goddard were down from Timber Creek Satur day returning Monday. Land in their neighborhood is being rapidly taken. "W. B. Dale has a bad cough. The doctor told him to stay at home,bnt how iu the world can a man stay in the house when he has no smoking tobacco? For sale or rent, a good farm near Thomas FarralPs on Shell Creek. Inquire of lliggins &, Critcs' Cheapest place iu town to buy Boots and Shoes for cash J. M. Ilounahan's, 13th St. If you want the best, aud cheap est riding aud walking cultivates iu the market call at Becker's. Ladies', misses' and chil dren's shoes of Reed and Weaver's manufacture, at Gricsen Bros. Proposals for building side walks should bo left with the City Clerk up to Saturday, May 3d. Gus. G. Becher returned Mon day from Merrick Co., where he had been adjusting a loss by fire. A."W. Lawrence has just receiv ed a car load of new wagons. They are for sale. Call and get one. Call at Becker's and get one of those corn planters with check rower, before they arc all gone. If you want some excellent seed potatoes don't fail to call on J. "W. Dickenson for the Rocky Mountain whites. Chas. Brindlcy, a man who always does his work well, has been making extensive improvements at tue uemctery. Have your teeth examined. No charge. Fillings half the usual pri ces. Dr. Byrne, dentist, next to Journal, office. The picket fence in front of the lots on "Washington Avenue, belong ing to Dr. Hochcn aud Henry Gass, makes a very neat appearance. The eastern part of the citv looks beautiful, and, while the car penter's hammer and saw are busy elsewhere, they arc not idle here. Remember the place to buy furniture of every description, at living rates, is at F. Gerbers on 11th st, two doors east of Heintz's. natz & Ragatz have opened a grocery, flour and feed store on 11th St., near I. Gluck's store, and have received a large addition to their Ftock of groceries. They want it known that they will furnish any thing in their line at the lowest liv ing rates. buying. S. A. Ilanna of Illinois is fitting up the store-room on Nebraska Avenue, recently occupied by M. E. Clothcr, and will put in a stock of dry-goods. An insurance policy (which co?t6 little) can only be bought be fore a fire. Those who don't insure, j occasionally rpalizc this fact. So says Gus. Becher. "What with Commissioners' and Court proceedings and numerous local and general news items, our Longlook Club not s arc deferred till next week. The Presbyterian sociable will be held this (Wednesday) evening at the residence of the Rev. R. Christison, opposite the Court House. All arc cordially invited. Ice. Brindlcy & Baker desire it to be known that they have abund ance of the best of ice, and all wish ing it delivered regularly arc requested to make arrangements soon. Mr. J. B. Camp will close next Fridav a five months school in the Galley district. The Summer term of two months will be taught by Miss Hunt of this city commencing next Mondav. Mr. J. "W. Dickenson, of West Hill, lost a very valuable cow last Friday evening. She came up in the evening all right, and iu a short time died. She must have eaten something poisonous. "Wanted. A girl to do general house work. Must be a good cook, clean and neat about her person, strong and able to work. No others need apply. Such a person can get good wages and a good home at Marshall Smith's. Regular Communication of Har mony of Chapter No. 13, O. E. S., Friday, May 1st, 1S79. All mem bers arc requested to be present. By order of A. "W. Matron and Agnes Smith. Neighbor McCune has invested $700 in a dog that is as big as a bar rel. Next to wife and children that canine has a place in his heart. Butler Co lyrcss. Let's see. That would make Mac's heart about as large as a hogs head. Adjourned meeting Columbus fire Department, Thursday evening, May 1st, 1S79. Business of impor tance. All members are requested to be present. D. N. Miner, Scc'y pro tern. Benj. Bclislc was arraigned be fore Justice McAllister last evening on complaint of S.E. Phillips charg ed with shooting with intent to wound, and in default of $700 bail was commuteu to jau. lie lias a hearing to-day. At theM. E. Sabbath School coucert Sabbath evening the church was crowded to overflowing, with many listeners on the outside, some of whom went away rather than stand during the exercises. The fact was fully demonstrated that our Methodist friends need a much larger building, to accommodate such audiences. Miss Mary Grant, loft for New York city, Thursday last. She has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. "Wm. Grant of this vicinity for some time past. Hon. John A. Bingham, U. S. Minister to Japan, passed through tho city Thursday on his way to "the east." Mr. Bingham was ac companied by several members of his family, all looking well. "W. B. Doddridge of Evanston came down Thursday, returning willi his family Sunday evening. Doddridge has charge of 203 miles of the U. P. road, aud don't have so much time for vacations as he used to have. r Herman Oehlrich, who has been u Nebraska twelve years, intends to start for Germany next Saturday, expecting to be absent about four months. His mother lives at Elms horu, but all her boys are in Nebras ka. Herman says he shouldn't like to live in the old country any more, he don't approve of many of their customs. "We wish him a pleasant journey and 6afc return. L. B. Galey, Esq., Attorney for the A. & N. R. R. Co., was in the city Thursday, and had a conference with the Co. Commissioners in reference to the submission of a proposition to the voters of Platte. His Co. want $150,000 in bonds to complete the road through the coun ty, ,and $120,000 for building it to Columbus. The proposition will not be submitted until after a vote shall have been taken iu Seward and Butler Couutics. Band Itcncfit. Under the auspices of the Colum bus Cornet Band, Mr. G. R. Nuu nclly, the emotional and sensational actor and tragedian, will give the citizens of Columbus and vicinity an cutertaiumeut of choice readings, recitations aud tragedies Saturday night. The impersonation of the different characters will be rendered in the most appropriate costumes. Mirth, pathos, tragedy, all blended in oue entertainment. "The Drunk ard's Death, or from Prince to Pauperism and Death in Prison," an impressive tragedy of three acts, is alone well worth the price of ad mission. No pains, time or money has been spared to make this one of the greatest treats ever offered our people. Let all come. Admission, 25 cents. Tickets on 6ale at Fitzpat rick's book store and Doland's and Heintz's drug stores. District Court. Our acknowledgments arc due to John StaufTer and his assistant C. A. Newman, both accommodating gentlemen, for as sistance in preparing the following rc: port of proceedings. Wc omit cases that were reported in tho Journal last week: Columbus State Bank v. James J. Smith aud Edward Johnson. Debt. Judgment for plt'fffor $13S-J.25. Coradi v. Hose. Sale confirmed. Ondcrdunk & Webb v. Kosenbcrgcr. Dismissed at plaiutiiTs cost. Kyle v. Gcrber. Dismissed. Geo. F. Howell v. Geo. W. Stewart etal. Foreclosure. Default. Judgment in favor of Howell, $347.01); in favor of V. Kuiumer for $297.83. F. JJ. Lehman & Co., v. J. W. Early. Dismissed at costs of plaintiffs. C. 31. Henderson et al v. Eunice A. Baker. Judgment for plt'ff, ?2!tt.92. Johanuah L. Fraas v. John Calculation et al. Foreclosure. Default. Judgment in favor of plt'ir, $2o2.U9. Ellen Young v. Morgan fc Gallagher et al. Dismissed at pit IPs cost. lSoud $300. Execution stayed. Same v. G. E. Pritchett, et al. Super sedeas bond, ff300. A. W. Crites v. Eunice A. Baker. Judgment Tor plt'ir, $717.01). Central National Bank of Omaha v. 1. T. Martens. Continued. Sarah it., Administratrix of IMiilo Can field v. Ccraak Wolfel. Foreclosure. Default. $tf$ti.-ll. A. B. Dewey v. Gardner et al. Fore closure. Default, $41-1.50. J. 1. Beeker v. James 3Iurie et al. Foreclosure. Default. $l-0.90. Sarah B., Administratrix of l'liilu Canlicld v. C G. Hickok et al. Default for $4S7.3G. Same v. Same $407.19. 31. Morrissey v. Thomas O'Neill cl al. Default, $9G.90. A. B. Dewey v. Thomas Bhmdford. Default. ?33.50. Caulield v. George 1. Shatswcll. De fault. $-2!)0.5a. l'oatle c Blackman v. Anna M. Shan, non. Default. $181. KI. F. Forrester v. Elizabeth Phillips, et al. fTSJ.43. A. Henry v. Joseph Buchcr et al. De fault. $501.05. V. Kunimcr v. Wm. Hipp et al. De fault. $i;ui. Helen l'inkncy v. Collins & Martin Judgment for plt'ff, $395.01. 31. E. Clother v. 1. J. 3IcCann. Sale continued. Smith v. Gardner. Sale continued. Kunimcr v. Hauscr el al. Sale con firmed. In the matter of the estate of Ileinrieh Haake. dee'd. Petition to sell real es tate to be heard at Osceola, June 4th. C. 1. Dewey v. John G. and Bobert Compton. Foreclosure. $1291.52. Guy C. Bariium v. John G. Compton. Foreclosure. $1214. Gross Bros. v. Kickiy. Replevin. Judgment against dePt. Bansdall v. Diedrick. Injunction made perpetual. A. B. Dewey v. B. 3Iorris. Settled. Dale v. Doddridge. Issues found in favor of Doddridge. Supersedeas bond, $100. E. M.3Iaxwell ,t Co., v. Jos. Bucher. Foreclosure. $1451.40. Columbus State Bank v. Eunice A Baker. $14.45. Sweet, Dempster .t Co., v. Eunice A. Baker. Judgment for plt'ff, $905.50. S. C. Smith v. Jos. Gardner. Judg ment for plt'ff, $771. James Dticey, treasurer sehool district No. 29 v. 31. 3Iorrissey. Leave to file amended petition. L. Schwarz v. 3Iary Dclisle. Ejection. Verdict for plt'ff. Diebold Safe and Lock Co., v. N. G BouotccI, surviving partner of the linn of Bouesteel Bros. Continued. 3Iister v. Thomas. Settled at cost of pi fff. J. J. Kiekly et al v. A. Hcintz. Peti tion in Error. Two cases. Judgment against dePt for cost, in both cases. In the case of Becher v. Becher, di vorce, no alimony was allowed, and possession of the children given to Gus. G. Becher. L. 31. Cook v. J. G. Compton et al. Default. $971.7S. P. Schmitz et al v. CIi as. Wake. Judg ment for deft. State v. 3IcMahon, discontinued. State v. John Grady. Indictment. Shooting with intent to wound. Ver dict, guilty. Sentenced to one year. State v. Samuel Davis. Assault and battery. Verdict not guilty. State v. II. Cummics aud D. Blacks nee. Indictment for burning wheat. Discharged from custody. State v. Paul Hoppcn. Case remand ed to Justice. State v.3Ic3Iahon. Remanded to Jus tice to carry out judgment. State v. Win. Grant. Continued. State v. Young. Indictment for incest. Continued. John Staufler, Esq., Co. Clerk, has set out this spring 12,000 trees ash, maple, cottonwood, box-elder and waluut. ''Go thou and do like wise. Trees for Sale. I have 200 to 300 fine White Ash trees, 4 yrs. old, G to 8 feet high, for sale, iu small lots to suit purchasers. Suitable to ornament door yards. J. G. Higgixs. .. letter IAL The followinir is a list of unclaimed letters remaining In the post-office, in Columbus, for the week ending April 20th, 1879: Cline Henry Devlin John Dectier Roll Email John Fangman Anton Frymirc John Guslofen L Gardiner James Harrigan W G Hansen T Hofacker Geo If not called for within 30 davs will be sent to the dead letter ofliee, Washing ton D. C. When called for please say advertised, as these letters are kept separate. E. A. Gerhard, P. 31. born! Kunz Sam'l Lone 3Ir W 31 McLeain Jns Nickols 3Iiss Efiic Patie 3Irs James Pickett Warren Reber T S Smith Thos Vanderbilt II 31 Young L T HEXGGLEK. On the afternoon of the 22d, to 31rs. Geo. Henggler, a sou the third child aud third son. Men's and ladies' saddles at Faucette's. California pitted plums at Hud sou's. To be economical you must trade at L. Kramer's. New Hudson's. maple sugar bricks at MARRIED. COOLIDGKSPR AGUE Apr. 24th, by E. L. Towslee, J. P., Mr. T. W.Cool idge and 31iss E. E.Spragtie. LOCAL NOTICES. Advertisement under this head five cents a line each insertion. "Wc arc informed that represent atives of both the railroad companies which are contending for Platte county bonds will meet the Com missioners next Tuesday. Those interested should be present. It is now thought that the Omaha, Nio brara aud Black Hills Co. will sub mit a proposition for consideration, layiugdown a plug line from Co lumbus to Shell creek, theu two horns one northwest, up Shell creek, the other towards Madison. Dr. McAllister is truly a bene factor to this community, as he is constantly reducing his prices and doing the best work in the State. Sets of teeth on the Rubber Base for ten dollars; his best twenty-five dollar sets ou the celebrated Cellu loid Base for fifteen dollars; good sets for ten. Also a new filling, better than gold, the same color of the tooth, with a good dental engine and all other machinery for doing the best work. "Something nice at Hudson 's. Chas. Schrocdcr wants to trade for a safe. A complete suit of clothes for $3.00 at 1. Giuck's Store. Ladies' slippers 25 cts. a pair at Galley Bros. 15,000 nice white Ash trees for sale atM. Stengcr's. John Mullcr is permanently lo cated in Arnold's Jewelry Store. Teas a specialty at M. II. O'Brien's grocery on lllh street. Ladies' Linen Suits for $1.00 at I. Gluck's. Men's caps 10 cts. apiece at Gal ley Bros. Good Caps for 10 cents at Kra mer's N. Y. cheap Cush Store. Harrow teeth very cheap at Robert Uhlig's Hardware house. Pure Buckwheat Hour at Wm Becker's. Calico "Wrappers at GO cents at I. Gluck's. Treat your team to a new suit. Call at Faucette's on Neb. Ave. Good quills for 50 cents at Kra mer s New York Cheap Casli Store. Lnce and silk- handkerchief for 10 cts. al the N. Y. Cheap Cash Store. Fine brown Dress Linen 10 cts. a yard at Kramer's New Y'ork Cheap Store. If you wish to buy goods at one uniform low price, call en Galley Bros. Men's Kip two-buckle Plow Shoes at Bouesteel Bros., for .$1.00 per pair. Labrador & Holland Herring, by the keg and kit, very low, at Geo. Rieder's. Pickled pig's feet, souccd lamb's tongue and pickled tripe at Hud son's. I. Gluck's store is plumb full of new goods; don't tail to go and see them. For goods away up and prices away down, go to Smith & Tigner's North Star Grocery. Call and see my assortment of flower pots and vases. A. W. Do laud. Columbus Drug Store. Tin milk-pans and milk-strainers at greatly reduced prices at Robert Uhlig's hardware store. 5 Trunks, Trunks, Trunks; with all the latest improvements and at tho lowest figures, at Galley Bros. SO f( Will buy a good iron U.UU Pump with 14 fact of pipe and point at the Foundry. Eed Front Drug, Book and Mu sic Store will give you some EXTRA BARGAINS in Paper Hangings and Window Blinds. Call and see, op posite the Post Office. A, large lot of remnants for salo cheap at L. Kramer's. Men's Plow Shoes at Bouesteel Bros, at 65 cts. per pair. The best brands of cigars can be had at "Win. Becker's. Proctiro one of those fine feather dusters, al Galley Bros. Clarified cider that will keep sweet all summer, at Hudson's. Ilcavy cottonade for pants at 10 cents yard at L.Kramer's. Galley Bros, have the best line of 10 ct. Dress goods in town. The finest line of Dress Goods in the city at Galloy Bros. Ladies' Slippers at Bouesteel Bros, at 25 cts. per pair. Good Conforter Calico for 4 cents at I. Gluck's. Men's Shoe3 for 1.00 at Kramer's N. Y. Cheap Cash Store. Buy sash weights at the Colum bus Foundry, only 2. cts. per lb. Good Mackeral only 7 cts. per pound at Geo. Rieder's. Fresh peanuts lor planting at Hudson's. California syrup for 70 cts a gallon at F. Ilatz's. Cheaper than ever. Fine calf Boots at .$1.50 at L. Kramer's. Turkey red handkerchiefs at 5 cents at the New York Cheap Cash Store. New calicos at 4 cents a yard at L. Kramer's New York Cheap Cash Store. Take your watch to John Mul lcr and have it made a perfect time keeper, or money refunded. Fine figured dress goods at 15 cents a yard at Kramer's New York Cheap Cash Store. CarpelP, Floor and Tablo Oil Cloth and Matting at L. Kramer's N. Y. Cash Store. For the choicest of family groceries, at the lowest living rates, call on M. II. O'Brien. Hand com planters, different makes, and cheap for cash, at Robert Uhlig's hardware house. G3-5t. An elegant new lino of Ham burg edgings and iuscrliugs just re ceived at L. Kramer's. Ruches, Linen collars, Lace ties, and Ladies' hose, at 5 cts. at Galley Bros. Just received, a car load of Smith wagons. Call and sec them at A. "W. Lawrence's. Don't fail to see Bonestccl'Bros. cheap Fiuc Boots; they are the best in Columbus lor the money. Galley Bros, are determined to meet all competition and sell goods on the square. Flower pots, of all sizes and de scriptions, at A. W. Doland's Co lumbus Drug Store. II. M. White, on Olive street keeps trunks and valises for sale. Give him a call. Foi: Sale. A good young mare very cheap for cash or on time. Thos. Fakrell. Latest improved Rust Well Au gur. Come and seu it at the Co lumbus foundry. 4t Any man can buy for $3 a new and complete suit of clothes at L. Kramer's N. Y. Cheap Cash Store. Choice malt vinegar pickles by the dozen or hundred at George Rieder's. Cheviot shirts for 25 cents at L. Kramer's. You can find the cheapest and best Goods in Columbus for the money at BouoMcel Bros. Stallion posters printed at this office in first-class style at reason able rates, ou short notice. Choice grades of cofl'ecs and teas at Wm. Becker's. He stands back for uonc ou quality or price. All kinds of Tumps, pipes and fittings cheap at the Columbus Foundry. If you want choice teas, coffees, syrups, spices or anything else good in the grocery line, call at William Becker's. Full line of Men's, Ladies', Mis ses and children's Boots and Shoes, from the cheapest to bcstgradcs,Gal ley Bros. L. Kramer of the New York Cheap Cash Store has but one uni form low price for everybody. Call on him before buying elsewhere. Go to S. T. Hill's to get your watches, clocks and Jewelry repair ed. Store with C. L. Hill's book store on Olive street. Harness, double and single 6ets, saddles, bridles, whips, halters, blankets, &c.,&c, nt Dan. Faucette's on Nebraska avenue. See A. W. Lawrence's Grand Detour, and Briggs & Knock's stir ring plows; Genuine Nebraska Breaker selling out ut cost for cash. A good cabinet maker, a single man, can find steady employment at Henry Gass's coffin store, by apply ing immediately. 200 pair fine calf Boots at $1.50 a pair at Kramer's N. Y. Cheap Cash Store. Come and get a pair before they are all gone. ri-li! Fii.h! Fifth! T. C. Ryau keeps all sorts of Salt and Canned Fish, at very low figures. Wuutetl. A pony, or young cattle, iu ex change lor first-class sewing ma chines. J. E. Tusker & Bro. 31oney Loaned. Money to loan on first-class Mort gage Security at nine per cent, in terest, by Sl'EICE& XOICTU. Oxen For Nnlc. An excellent yoke of oxen for sale, large, strong, and well broke. Enquire of Leopold Plath, at Shuttc &Pohl's office, Columbus, Ncbr. IBcre It Tour ISunauzu. For sale, for cash, or on time, 30 good young milch cows. Also No. 1 yoke work cattle. GG-x D. Anderson. For Sale. Wanting the money for other purposes, the business house on Ol ive St., lately occupied by F. W. Ott; also, a dwelling-house ucar Foundry. Wm. Scukoeder. For Sale. Your choice of two improved farms, best of soil, situated in the Loupe Valley, 12 miles northwest of Columbus, and 8 miles from Genoa, iu a good neighborhood convenient to School and Post -office, (daily mail), and would be a first-class location for a store. Also the fol lowing stock, if desired : Two, No. 1 young, work tenuis; one span of ponies; three colts; about thirty head of shoals; wagons, harrows, and a full set of farming imple ments, in fact everything necessary to run a first-class farm. Ch.iugoof business object in selling; must be sold before April 1st, 1S70. Call oa or address Geo. Lehman, Monroe P. O., Platte Co., 45G-tf Nebraska Jh'njoj Life. What a truly beautiful world wo livciul Nature gives us grandeur of mountains, glens and oceans, and thousands of means for enjoyment. Wc can desire no better when in perfect health ; but how often do the majority of people feel like giving it up disheartened, discouraged and worried out with disease, when there is no occasion for this feoliug, as every sufferer can easily obtain satisfactory proof that Green's Au gust Flower will make them as free from disease as when born. Dys pepsia aud Liver Complaint is tho direct cause of seventy-five perccut of such maladies as Biliousness, In digestion, Sick Headache, Costive ii ess, Nervous Prostration, Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation of the Heart, aud othor distressing symp toms. Three doses of A ugnst Flow er will provo its wonderful effect. Sample bottles, 10- cents. Try it. Sold by C B. Stillman, Doland Smith aud A. IIciutz,CoIumbus,Neb SPECIAL NOTICES. Advertisements under tlii head five cent a line, lir-tt insertion, three cents a line each subsequent insertion. lVorfc Oxcu. A number-one yoke of work oxen for sale at Dan. ltvaiiN. Ue-ular Pitoelc Driller. All kinds of horned stock bought and sold; also fat and stock Iioj. 379-y I). Anukksqn. Horwe Herd. At my place on the Reservation, 'iahead for the season; suit supplied Weekly. Address at Ueuoa I. O. X. Ckautuek. A Uarpiia. For Sale A good two-story frame dwelling-house with large, dry cellar, brick foundation, two lots, trees, tame grass, fences and walksj'nside and out. Terms easy. Also 5 acres of laud, near the city, to lease or sell. Inquire at this office. To Iffcrd. Wc will take a limited number of young cattlo to herd on our range during the coming season at reason able rHtes. Arrangements should be made soon, and may be made with us, at our ranche, or at the office of A. Henry, Olivo btrcct, Columbus, Neb. GO-x J. E. Taskek Ss Biro. " --- Gjis. Schroeder has. put in a splendid double-acting force pump at the Hoppeu House. The cylin der is five inches in diameter, pipe, 2. inches; the point is four feet long. With inch and a half hose and . inch nozzle,a constant stream of water can be thrown over Hop pen's two-story house. The pump works as easy as the ordinary hand pomp, and the supply of water seems to be without limit. And this in a drive-well. The Omaha Jerald, in regard to the Condon memorial of 1S76, is mistaken in not giving the credit of originating it to Daniel Condon of Richland, a cousin of the Irish patriot recently released. That movement began, for Nebraska, in Columbus. Of course, credit is due to all who took an active interest, but Dan. Condon had the honor of originating it. The Herald is re ferred to the file of this paper for 1S75. Found. A carpenter's level. It can be had by the owner's proving proper ty and paying 25 cts. and the cost or this notice. Mules! 51ule.! Big, young mules at Dan. Ryan's stable. Farmers, call soon, and get a first-class team. Dan. Condon. IVIillincrj! Millinery! Wc have just received a large line of Ladies', Misses' and Children's trimmed Hats, Shades, &c, which will be sold at the lowest prices. Gali.ev Bros. L. Kramer of the New York Cheap Cash Store has an immense stock of goods and is selling a groat many of them to country merchants in this vicinity. He can aud does complete with Eastern markets ou Dry Goods and Shoes, Notions, Hosiery, etc. Send iu a trial order. Platte Co. has four insane peo ple at Lincoln at an expense of $10 a week. All these are at work, pro bably earning their "keep." The county is paying out large sums for eatables, some of which, at least, might be raised on an infirmary farm. This subject was agitated here several years ago, and may come up again soon. There is no good reason why such a farm could not be sclf-snstaiuing. Closing: Out! CIoMing- Out!! N. G. Bonestecl at the old stand of Bouesteel Bros.' will now close out the entire stock of Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps. Those wishing to buy good goods cheap will find it to their intcsest to can on us at once. 55-X BONESTEEL BROS. Strayed. A dark brown marc six years old, long legs and thin in flesh shows 6cars on head and neck from pulling back on halter rope shod in front. A liberal reward will be given for the returu of the animal or informa tion that will lead to her recovery J. H. James, Palestine Valley, P. O. PJatte Co., Neb. I Good 2 button kid glovc3 in all sizes, shades aud colors can be had at 50 cts. at the New York Cheap Cash Store. Country merchants can order any goods of L. Kramer, and can rclyhipon getting the lowest prices and the most saleable goods. A large choice fresh stock of Groceries just received at T. C. Ryans. He sells for cash at figures that will astonish you. T. C. Ryau says the reason he is selling so much tea is that he selle the most and best for the least mon ey. Call and be convinced. Just received, a choice article of White clover Comb Honey; Flori da Oranges; Caramels; Figs; and Maple Sugar at Hudson's. Taskcr Bros, don't take sewing machines into the country, but they uo sen tnem enough cheaper to pay the purchaser for taking them home. Those who desire a pure and good article should call at the Cali fornia Wine Depot of Sam Gass's aud try some of the white Califor nia grape brandy. I will not impose on the public and my customers by advertising what I cannot substantiate. Call and convince yourself of the fact. Win. Becker. Ladies', Misses' and Children's trimmed and mil rimmed Hats in great variety and at the lowest living prices at Kramer's New York Cheap Cash Store. The latest styles, the best assort ment and lowest nrices of ladiei' and children's sundowns, bonne! s, trim med and untrimmedhats.at Kramer's New York Cheap Cash Store. Wc blow our own horn, and try to blow it loud enough to awaken up the Aboriginecs to the fact thai now is your time to buy your fur niture of Alph. N. Burgess & Co., on Nebraska Avenue, opposite City Hall, Columbus. Good news to people of Platte and adjoining counties. Great re duction in Lumber prices at the yard of Jacggi & Schupbach. Prices down to bed rock terms strictly cash. Give them a call. Stray Call. From my premises three miles west of Columbus, on Mondav, Mar. 31st, a White Yearling Heifer, with black stipe along the back small black spots near head and shoulders. 45j)-; Margaret Brady. Summer Herding. Having purchased the Reservation farm of James Scully, I arn prepared to ofl'cr superior inducements to those who wish cattle herded. The range is iu thj, Loup bottom, with plenty of living water and shade, and good, large corral. Terms, 20 cts. a head per month, 85 cts. for the season. Salt lurnished wccklv. Call on or address me at Genoa P. O. Nebraska. 4G1-5 N. Crartree. Groceries at Cost. Having leased my business house on Nebraska Ave., to give posses sion Monday next (April 28th) I of fer my stock of groceiits up to that date, at cost. Best syrup, 50 cents a gallon ; tea, 25 cts a lb., and other things in proportion. M. E. Clother. "Curly." This Morgan stallion, known hero n the Galley hore, ran be round during the 4Cann, on .Mondays at Win. JIotT inan'; Tuesdays", at the owner's stable; Wednesdays and Thursdays at Wm. Uloedorn's; Fridays and Saturdays at Ceo. Lehman. Good draft horse and roadster. For terms see posters. 4tio-s 1). W. Si It. Jknkin.xon. I'or Sale Cheap. For sale cheap for euh, or time suit ing purchaser, the following stock of ve hicles : 1 Ilcavy Lumber "Wagon. 1 Li-jlit ' 2 Platform Wagons, i Three Spring Wa-ron". 1 Two-seated scroll Spring Wagon. 1 Extra Fine l"ha:ton, :t Light Ruggles, J Light One Horse "Wagons, z. iwickiioarut. All are my own make, and warranted to he lirt-clas work. Call and examine before buying elsewhere, C'IIA. SCHUCKIIKK, Wl-L Columbus Foniidry. SSIdx and "Proposal. Scaled proposals for building side walks on the followinir streets ill bo received by the Citv Clerk up to Satur day, 31 a v 5rd, 7 p. m.: On 11th street, alomr Itlock It. a walk six fret wide, ol two-inch plank, laid ou stringers I by 4. On eat side of Washington Avenue, ahui"' lots 4 and 5, Itlock 117, and lots 1 and .", Itlock lWJ,a sidewalk 4 feet wide, of two-Inch plunk, laid on stringers 4 by 4. Said walks to be constructed of good material and iu a workmanlike manner. The Council reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Kv order of the (. ity Council. Joiix F. Wuiuiith, J-3 City Clerk. Farmers, l.ook at this Haraln Twenty good yearling and two-year-old heifers for sale, for rash or on lime. 1). Andkiwon. TAKE NOTICE. PIONEER GROCERY, f-louic, n:i:i, FRUITS, PROMOI, k ' -- o- ft. K. Land. Omaha. April 21, 1S7J). S. C. Smith, Columbus ; The U. S. Supreme Court to-day reversed the Schtirz decision, deciding that the land grant mortgage a disposal of the laud as claimed by us, aud that the lands are not subject to pre emption. Make this public and notify all sqatters on our iands that if they do not remove within ten days we will prosecute them to the full extent of the law. Levitt Burxiiam. All wishing to purchase Railroad lands will call at the office of Sam'l C. Smith, Columbus, Neb. 4t Stray IonIe. March 25th, from Postville, two iiars-coioreu nonies. ootn mare- Onc of them has a star in face ; botu naa on rope halters. They were thin in flesh. A liberal reward will be given for information leading to their recovery. J. E. Elliott, Postville, Platto Co., N cUr rVotlce toIr-pniptorvonIJaion 1'acific K. IS. I.amls. "We have just received a telegraph dispatch announcing the decision of the U. S. Supreme Court concerning the unsold R. R. lands. The decis ion of the court reverses Secretary Schtirz's decision, and holds the land grant mortgage to be a dispos al of the land as claimed by the Railroad Company. Vie are directed by the R. R. Co. to notify all pre-emptors on said lands that if they do not vacate the same within ten days from date they will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. April 21st, 1879. Speice & North, Agents For U. P. R. R. Lauds. New good at low down prices. Highest cash pricespaJd for corn, oats, and vegetables of all kinds, butter, egg3 &c, or goods exchanged for produce. J. ITcinplcinan & Co., having sold their old stock of goods to Jlessrs. IIATZ & KAGATZ, wu have purchased an entire new and well selected stock of grocer ies, and having bought for cash wc aro prepared to MII,L CHEAP I'OK CAM II. Give us a call. Two doors east of Dan. Ityan'ri, on 11th Street. All Goods delivered free of charge. AprW'tf SCHOOL BOOKS. I will furnish School Rooks for intro duction at the following prices: dfe 'ATTEIE.AB,U Tllft Tntloronll T It....... CloI,1n to .. excellent place to stop at when you arc iu town with a team. Good'ac commodatious. Reasonable charges. On Olive Ktrect, one door south of Coolidgc's hardware store. Try them. 2GS.x. 13 S3 43 to 13 t!4 2ff 91 SO 33 100 06 40 117 Ilillard's First Header " Second Header " Third Header " Fourth Header " Fifth Header Worcester's l'ri. Speller " Comp. Speller Guyot's EI. Geography " Int. Geography Harvey's El. Grammar " Eug. Grammar . Scavey's Goodrich's Historv, U.S. V.D.& S. Copy Hooks.. .' . Worcester's l'ri. Dictionary " Comp. Dictionary All of the above books are on the State List. C. L. Hill, Columbus, Neb. State List Unchanged. Lincoln. Neb.. Nov. Ijl tXZH. Ik. CL. Hill: It is clearly Illegal, as the law now stands, to introduce or ue text books other than tnote named on the accompanying list. This list I have not changed in anv particular, and it is still the only lbgal'list. I regret that in many places changes of text books have- beou made iu viola tion of law, sineo such changes frequent ly tend to add additional cost to our schools without anv compensating ad vantage. Yours truly. S. K. 'I HOMreox, State bup't Tub. Inst. 3In.