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-r . .it," . v V X . r i v if i 1 THE JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY JAN. 17, 18-vi. t'olumbiitt I ok I OBce. Open on Sundays I rem 11 a.m. to 12m. aud from 4:30 to 6 r. M. Business hours except Sunday a. m. to 6 p. M. Eastern mails close atll A. m. V fcstem mails close se at 4 :15 p.m. nbus for Lost Creek, ards. Albion, Platte Mail leaves Columbus Genoa. St. Kdwa Center. Huinuhrev. Madison aud Nor folk, every day (except Sundays) at 4:35 p.ju." Arrives at 10:55. For Shell Creek and Creston, arrives at 12 m. Leaves 1 P. M., Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdavs. For Alexis, Patron and David City, Tuesdays, Thursday?, and Saturdays, 1 p. m "Arrives at 12 m. For Couklin:,' Tuesdays and Saturdays 7 a. in.. Arrives u i. m. same days. II. A 31. TIME TABLE. Leaves Columbus . . ... 5:45 a.m. " BeJlwoou - V:50 "' David City, 7.i0 " " Garrison, 7:40 " v" Ulvsses, 8:25 " " StapMiurst, 8:55 " " Srwnni, VM " " Ruby ':"" " " Milford J0:15 ' " IMeaan't Dale, 10:45 " " Emerald 11:10 " Arrives at Lincoln, 11:45 m. Leaves Lincoln at 2:25 p. M. and ar rives in Columbus S:30 P. M. Makes close connection at Lincoln for all points east, west and south. Walter Little died Jau. iith. A quiet snow fall yesterday. -r-It pays to trade at Kramer's. Ituy vour furniture of M linger. - M. K. Turner went to Lincoln last week. Ladies' and gents' gold watches at Arnold's. Henry Cnrrijjr c.i!ljj at Journal headquarters Monday. Closing out of all winter goods, very cheap, at Kramer's. . 38-25. Cha. E. Uickly visited St. Paul, Howard county, last week. Alva Smith's only child died Jan. 7th, and was buried the Sth. - Mrs. J. jJeitkemper who has been quite ill wus reported better Tuesday. Our correspondent from Rising City relates a sudden death at David City. 1. Milletf, Esq., will address the East Creston Alliance Friday eyening next. An adjourned term of the Dis trict Court for this county commenc ed Monday last. NtYCv is your time to buy over coats very cheap, at Kramer's N. Y. C. C. Store. :iS-25. Catholic fair and festival at Platte Centre, January 22d, 23d and 24th. Come one, come all. Plenty of old papers in bundles ol ten each, for live cents a bundle, hI the JouitNAL office. ' tf There appears to be h little skir mishing among the lumber men of tho city. Prices arc lower. George Trueman was in the city Monday. He came in to he excused from serving on the jury. IioitN. To Mrs. T. A. Polls of this city, Mo-Jday morning. Tom passed utouud with a box of cigars. V. H Selnor of Humphrey was in town one day lust week on busi ness aud gave us ;i pleasant call. Rev. John Gray will deliver a t-prmou to the youug people 'at the Congregational church next Sunday. John Stewart, the boy who had his linger crushed in a corn-sheller, submitted to have it taken oil" last Sunday. Henry Iieau was in the city Mon day. For the last year he has been running a homestead up in the Nio- brnra country. V Coffins of all sizes, burial robes and embalming HuidSj cau betobtain ed at Mungcrs furniture establish ment at any time. V J7-2 Tho Turner Society will give a grand mask ball at their hall in this city on the (th of February. Look out for their bills. "God Almighty made big men and little men, bur Col. Colt made equalizers," said a westener as tie drew a pistol on a bully. The building being removed from the comer of 13th and Olive streets landed on lith street Monday, but has not got into position. Owing to the illness of tho pas tor, Rev. Goodale, no services will be held at tho Episcopal church in this city until further notice. Mr. F- Brunre with a bran new wife, on a wedding tour fom Silver Creek, was a guest at the Lindell House Saturday and Sunday last. HousK to Revt. Suitable for a boardiug house. Six rooms. On- T.U.. Inn.ail PnccnDQinn (riunn at tiMIV iuwt". "c- --'.-'" ....... ... once. Call at Journal office. Hl-tf The water tank at the.B. & M. depot was burned "Wednesday lasL The tire originated in an attempt to thaw out the tank which was fro zen up. The yearly weather review will be found elsewhere, and is valuable to keep for reference, by those who are interested in the "doings" of the weather. All kinds of furniture repaired and varnished on short notice and reasonable prices at the Liverpool store, opposite post-office, James Kay, proprietor. 37 2m Henry TVurdeman was in town Monday. Ho dou't have to come lo Columbus for his mail matter now. Boheet postoffice, on Shell Creek, ..supplies him. Young people should be permit ted to have their innocent amuse ment and enjoyment, notwithslauding older folks cannot understand and appreciate it. The Woman s Suflrage Society will meet at Mrs. Leander Gerrard's Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. The members, and all others who feel an interest in the cause, are invited to be present. All kinds of new aud second hand furniture, cook stoves, crockery, pictures, fancy brackets and every thing in the line of house furnishing goods, at the Liverpool store, opposite lie post-office. 37-3m The Maennerchor society of this 'city coBterhpUtc" giviu? ."a 'yraud ban quet in honor of' their 8th anniver sary which occurs ftuhie" time nexl month. Furtlier particulars wijl. be given. -'Jrv - ' , - .' u; H Religious iservice cogtiisHed this week every' even it ik . ia ilhcV asvaral churches of-the city accoraitt U list . . L 7T week's programme. Tkie. evealng will be bold at the Cosfregatinal church.. , f ac ;; J ExcorsSn tickets tqrrjmh inst., tnPeWiarftileBbdr Island and return, good for M days, J can be had of the U. P-raMMjal-afeati at Columbus, -Gentrai jtyjA-iftvM. City and Lincoln. Rousd trip tiak-j els, $15. " z James "W. DickeDnW received here last Wednesday frail .Toilet, 111., a Eureka power corn-akeDer, eight-horse-power, with whicfele purposes to. shell all the corn that cwnes to him. He is also prepared to grisd grain lor feed. , At the regular meeting of the Pioneer Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1, the following officers were elected :: President, .Tas. Pearsall ; Sec'y.,D. N". Miner ; Treas., H. Oehlrich ; Foreman, Geo. Fairchild; 1st asst.,-Dick. Jen kinson ; 2d asst., Geo. Jenkinses. -' o-2 - .. T JOIJIIAL 8m Tir7wrfl flBd;'riatea'o each copy or ymr paper, opposite year same, the date te -vrhlch yow fmlcrlptieB i paid er ao csBHtcil ibr tha: A. I.IbcoIb, lwt Jna. '84. The law provides for this method of receipt aad notification. That man who was the victnb of mistaken identity on the part of our sheriff the )ther day was probably unable to appreciate the joke while being- dragged before the commission as a lunatic, notwithstanding his pro testations (hat there was a mistake, Dan. knew better; he could tell he was crazy the minute he clapped eyes on him. On Wednesday afternoon last, in the broad light of day, some person unknown entered the section house at Uadar Station on the Creighton branch, and forcibly bound and gag ged the wife of the section boss. Then they proceeded to rob the house, and succeeded in bagging three hundred dollar, and then made their escape. Norfolk Journal. Born. On New Year's day, to Mrs. D. L. Bruen, a daughter, weight 10 pounds. The Journal makes it a rule to record all these arrivals when ever we can get word of them, and very gladly welcomes all little new comers. Wo expect to hear from this special youngster in the after years, and that she will be particularly well informed ou the railroad question. The Maemnerchor concert for the benefit of the poor school children of the city will be given at tho Opera House next Saturday evening. It is expected that Miss Mary Turner and Miss Metz will assist in (be entertain meut, and also that the Columbus Cornet Baud will take part. This is a philanthropic movement that will commend itself to all and we hope to tee the Opera House filled to its utmost capacity. The wife of Mr. Mark Scharer of this city was buried on Monday last, having died in child birth, which oc curred on Thursday last. The ap pearance of the body after life had apparently departed was so uncom mon as to create a doubt in the minds of friends as to whether the woman was really dead or only in a trance, and the body was kept, until unmis takable signs of decomposition had made their appearance. The attention of our readers is called lo the statement of the First National Bank of this city, published for the first time in response to call of the comptroller of the currency, showing condition at tho close of business the 30th of Dec, 1882. It shown a remarkable growth and a tine condition, considering the short time it 1ms been in operation about a month and a half and only about three weeks since receiving its circu lation. The proportion of reserve to liabilities is large, showing a conserv tiye management aud a desire on the part of the officers and directors to make it a strong financial institution. Sunday evening at the M. E. church just about the time Rev. Wil son was closing up an interesting sermon aud the audience being wrapped in perfect silence, the chan delier hanging in the northeast wing of the church gave way, falling in the aisle with a crash, breaking every thing connected with the lamps ex cept the iron rods, and instantly setting fire to the carpet and every thing else the oil had saturated. It was a moment of a wonderful shock, fear and coufnsion with the audience, and many were the awkward move ments made to extinguish the fire, nothing being at hand suitable for use to put it out ; but at the height of the excitement Mr. Lushbaugb seized the carpet, tore it up from its tacked location, started for the door, drag ging it on the outside ot ttltrchurch ; at the same moment two or three youug men aud Minister Wifson com menced belaboring the flames with' their overcoats and soon subdued the flames inside the church, but the carpet in that wing of the church was consumed on the outside of the build ing. The chandelier and carpet is the loss to the church, but there being no insurance on the overcoats the gentle men who used them will have to suffer the individual loss. One man who seemed to be indifferent about the fire, remarked after it was over that he could not think of anything to fight fixe with but water,nd hav ing none of the article at hand he did not fight it. What was very remark able when the crash came and the flames, arose there was not one scream or shriek from lady in the auditsce. - J1 Bdacattaaal Ed. Journal : In the Wue of the Journal of Jau. 3d you tay-tbat one of jrour subscribers asks yoa to give your views on tbequestiou of an edu cational qualification tor the right ot suffrage, but yon seem fo dodge the question and switch off on some ob--cure point that looks to be foreign to the substance of the inquiry. Now, i tbii.t-. there is say amoaat mt -proflta-J ble discussion in tkis f saMoa, sad I belie ve that if theft Wat fekur raqair ing such qnaliaBatiaa,4aat it irsald be of great and lasting baaait;h Ne braska in its grant and proaparons future, for several raaaoni. viz: We I know that all our bat ajii. graatast minds do encourage, lafcar, Md use all their best effierts ta Ktaniwinate knowledge to and anona: tne aiames throughout the land, and Mfeany go so far as to advocate and pans -taws re quiring compulsory edneatlaa. Now it strikes me that an ednoatioaal quaU iflcatiou for the right of suffrage would do away with the necessity of such compulsory law. for it is equiv alent to such law withoat tne seeming outward force or compulsion, which you know is so distastefal to the average human. Second, If a qualifi cation for the right of suffrage was required, it seen to roe that it would do away with a great amonnt of ille gal votiug, and the term applied to" the ignorant voters aa "voting cattle, would be obliterated, and better men elected to office ; no doubt at first It would work seeming iniostice to a few men who are geod, snecessful business men, aud wjbt Py large annual tax to the general "jjeenraaiantf tint- they, nnder .the condition of things, would soon become extinct. There is a large class who do not care to know anything and who are class ed as "voting cattle" by those who frequently labor to secure this same vote in order to gain position. It is true, we have but few of those "voting cattle" in this country, but more than is healthy for a prosperous country to profit by. I would make the educa tional qualification to the right of suffrage to be able to read and write in English, and am willing to give my reasons at some future time, if nec essary. Reader of the Journal. By reference to what we said, onr -friend will see that we did not start out to discuss the question but sim ply refer him to the difficulty of telling just where to draw the line. We have often heard the saying, How absurd to require of any one a thor ough knowledge of swimming before he is allowed to go iuto the water. A Londoner has lately, however, con trived a series of lessons teaching the art thoroughly without the aid of a single drop of water, and so that the student can with safety launch into the water. Now, if there were some such method of training future voters so that when they come of age they would be thoroughly equipped for dealing intelligently with the practi cal questions of politics, we should all rejoice, at least those of us who wish to see public interests subserv ed as against any secondary matters. Our friend would have no voters who could not read and write Eng lish, he does not say how much or how well, whether the mere ability to scratch one's name and read it, or with sufficient ability to write an essay aud read understanding! Sbakspeare or Newton's Priucipia The deereWof knowledge or ignor- degrees or Knowledge or ignor auce are infinite, aud lining cut crim inals and certain well-defined classes, our law-makers seem generally to have hit the mark as nearly as the present state of society will allow. It is exceptional, we admit, but we have known men who could neither read nor write, yet who had a very fair knowledge of public matters; we have also known very successful farmers who were not able to place figures upon paper intelligently. There is a knowledge, a training, outside of books, and the founders of popular government seem to have put a great deal of confidence in -what may be termed human instinct, in ascertaining what is good and what is bad. If a company of friends were about to cross the ocean, they would want first, a good ship; second a good, brave pilot ; third, fair weather, but how many people go down to the sea in ships without any special in quiry, even as to the probabilities, and yet make a safe voyage I We have sometimes thought, How com paratively few people are there in the world who know the process of di gestion, the circulation of the blood, or any other of the wonderful func tions of our animal natures, but who, every minute, are enjoying life which is thus sustained! Shall we quit eating because we cannot explain these functions? Shall we not be transported in ships because we do not know all about the vesselj the pilot and the weather? Shall we not be allowed to vote until we understand all the functions of government, or may we bo allowed to vote so soon as we can read and write English? We repeat what we said before "If our friend will determine 'out of his inner consciousness,' without refer ence to the present laws at what age a person ought to vote, we will try to do the same as to bow much he ought to know, to entitle him to vote." Saddea Death. Ed. Journal: An esteemed lady of this place, wife of G. W. Pearson, took the train for David City on Wed nesday morning, on a visit to her daughter residing in David City. After leaving the train-to walk to her destination, she dropped dead on the sidewalk. Cause of death supposed to be heart disease. Mrs. Pearson waB mnch respected as a neighbor and true friend, a devoted wife and mother, and- the husband and children have the heartfelt simpathy of the entire community in their sudden and severe bereavement. Wht Not. Rising City, Neb., Jan. 12, 'S3. Steckhaldera Meetlaa;. TheXregular. veetiug V the stock- Park on Feb. lt purpose o other impoi I boldereVjf the JplnmbOa. Driving TEVFaV Association wilkbe held ThdaBdaX aftemoan at'iv). m., K83,X the CifJUIall fcV the eteeMKOf othcers knd rtant bdmness. X ' fjks. 6. oaxHiB, Seta. SUeat !, 8 Ah Editor Journal, Columbus, Nel I take pleasure in announcing through your valuable paper that the Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Company wishes to return their thanks to a largo number of tho people of Platte tud adjoining counties for their pat ronage in purchasing the Silent No. 8 Bewing machine for family nse, the new No. 10 for tailoring, and the No. '6 Cylinder for the manufacture of. boots aud.shoea, during the year 1882, which is valuable proof that onr new machine has proved a favorite among yon. We also wish to tender opr sincere thanks to Mr. A. J. Arnold, oar ageut at Columbas. for his sterl ing energy and untiring efforts in onr behalf, and take pleasure in stating that the Columbus oflice is the banner oflce in the state for the greatest number of machines sold.- A great portion of the credit is due to Mr. Arnold's salesman and operator, T. A. Potts, who is a very competent ma chine manof large experience, and is master of his position. We feel confident that nnder the management of Mr. Arnold, yoawill : continue to favor us with your pat ronage and benefit yourselves by so doiag. L. W. Favsp.v, Gen'l Western Agent. Hi- "To tKepubtfc in p'eneral:l wish to say thai I purchased of the Wheeler & Wilsou Manufacturing Co., one of their Silent No. S sewing machines, and am well pleased with it in every particular. It is easily managed, runs light, and I cheerfully recommend it to any wishing a first-class "sewing machine. Anna C. Turnir- Real Etate TrsMferm Reported for the Journal for the week euding last Saturday, by Gus. G. Becher & Co : Andreas Mathis and wife to Henry Lueche, w. d. $1000 ; sw i aw , 12, 18, 1 east, 40 acres. Daniel Faucette toON&BURR Co, right of way deed, $50 ; part e se and eae H, 14, 17, 1 west. Louian Potter and wife to Asbury W Morgan, w. d. $500: Bne, 18, 20. 1 west, Peter W Schmitz and wife to Mar garet Schmitz, w. d. $300 ; 20 ft. of 11th' street adjoining lot 24, block "B." Isaac L Shaffer to James T Downs, w. d. $500 ; s 2' nw 4', 10, 17, 2 west,f 80 acres. U P R R Co to Charles B Havens, w. d. $370; se X se i, 7, and nw nw J, 17, 16, 2 west, 80 acres. XT P Ry Co to S B Walton and C H Sheldon, w. d. 640; b uc , 1, 17, 1 east, 80 acres. Thomas Ottis to trustees Humphrey M E church, w. d. 20 ; lot 4, block 3, Ottis addition to Humphrey. Mary A Manderville to Nathan Merriam, w. d. $1600 ; ne yA , 10, 18, 2 west, 160 acres. U S to Thomas O'Conner, patent; s y, sw , nw i sw and sw nw Ji, 8, 17, 1 west. 160 acres. O B & Q R R Co to Lewis J Noll, w. dtJ47434iw. Jk.1 we?t, 150 and 21 hundredths acres. U S to Mary A Manderville, patent ; ne i, 10, 18, 2 west, 160 acres. John W Early and wife to Jennie M McCoem, q. c. d. $500 ; lots 3 and 4. block 132. U S to Edward M Newman, patent ; n i se , 32, 19, 1 east, 80 acres. II S to Sylvester J Cleveland, pat ent ; s M se and s M swK. 32, 19, 1 east, 160 acre. U S to John Daly, patent ; w M nw K, 26, 20, 1 west, 80 acreB. John J Gerber and wife to Mary M HuIIhorst, w. d. $1500; s bw K 6, H sw and se h 5, 16, 1 west, 240 acres. Mary M HuIIhorst to Catherine Gerber, q. c. d. $1500; s y, sw K. 6, s i sw K "d w M se , 5, 16, 1 west, 240 acres. U S to Joseph S Murdock, patent ; se , 20, 18, 3 west, 160 acres. John W Early, treasurer, to Louis W Weaver, tax deed ; e lot 1, b 182. Wm Anyan, receiver, to Lorenz Enzminger, f. r. r. $3.93 ; n y2 ne , 6, 18, 2 west, 78 and 51 hundredths acres. Spark from Graavllle. P. J. Coleman and P. J. Bentz were elected honorary members of the Poetville literary society. At the wedding of William Pillen and Gertrude Ripp of St. Anthony, Monday, was a large crowd. Among other things on the programme for the evening were a supper and a dance. Not being a guest, I am una ble to say what kind of a time they had, but it is reported "good." The question debated at Postville literary last Saturday was, "Would 'free trade' with all nations be a ben efit to the United States ?" Debaters on the affirmative were Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Arnold ; negative, P. J. Bentz and P. J. Coleman. Geo. Mahood, Cbas. Rivet and were judges, and decided in favor of negative. Last Friday night an attempt was made to unite the alliance and lit erary, without auy avail. O'Neil; Potter, Olin, Selsor and Tate spoke in favor of the movement ; Miller, Bentz, Coleman and Sibley were opposed. The question debated was, "Is the warrior greater than the statesman?" Speakers on affirmative were A. H. Potter, A. H. Miller aud T. M. Olin ; negative, F. W. Tate, Thos. O'Neil and W. T. Sibley. Mrs. G. W. Clark, Mrs. W. Selsor and Miss Hoben were judges; decided in favor of affirma tive. Jan. 11, '83. Young Reporter. PeNtrllle Iteaui. Some of our young neighbors tried their skill in wrestling all "iu fun, you know," but with a serious resnlt to our worthy post-master, who, in getting against something, broke two of his ribs. Mr. Edwards, father-in-law of our excellent neighbor Hugh Edwards, had just left here for Minnesota, after making a visit to his children here, when they received a dispatch that he dead. Mr. Edwards has gone to' attend his funeral. jjfe : D.Davis is fattening-: lot of stMK.aud one may-see some fine ar- .raaaementa there for stabling and feeMjg cattle. i " Tjl; old .short-horn cattle are sti! bolwpg their own. We are informed thajffifce Winslowa sold a boll calf to paMiaa at Clark for $2,000. More nex:llme. J.tzx. mmrmm ofthe Weather attdeaea '."lar the Tear Eadiaar Be- fi-r aw a aci.ai t .&- ir-1. i er-BBBi mWmw Man. bbu. UteaniSemperature of year cleg's . . 47.74 MeaJfjIb last 7 years deg'3 47 35 ttiKQMi leinp. AMst 25th- year. Lowwt do Dev. 7tk deg's below Ordinarily clear days ,.,.. Veryjeloudy days JIlMWnJs days e aaaj a) m m - 23 206 107' 93 ',120 as " p "r j - ays 8 or days on which rain or. p..c ... -.- ... . ... 78 '28 tw in lucues i depth for iat 7 now laches. ... 22.70 Ult.l epth for ftaat 7 ; Solar balos 2 times ; Parselenes 1 time ; l-laju 10 times ; Lunar coronas 3 tiiMia, . Metiers fell nearly every night throaA the -iebnth of. August, and at tbreeptfter limes. -'&0mT:1''M water July; lst,lCTia.Dec3lBt,,50? A.-J Th'lasiEfrost in the spring, May 22d;Vta first iu the fall, Sept. 21st; first idetof the season, Sept. 21st. n in - 1 1 an t i i.i naupfeii s times; 'luunuur sou lightning, 2&tfmes. FiriftXappearauce- going north bf geese &ad brants, Feb. 21st; larks, Marcl7th; martins, March 28th"; Harf nuiaaa- sajt vcvwr.iHi Average, ymmt yeaw uteanttji, BaiadifrdlJBU AverivieBBBnji veadtiuaaat. MdBB T riRBBW PajdrA 4 ; CvHenfla &- craneiMarch 30th; swallows, MayKJUC' 1st ; grasshoppers, June 14th and 15th First anpearance going south of mar tins, ospi. ist ; geese, sept, ytn ; swal lows, Sept. 26th. The-ijroar haB been remarkable for the fla$; cdmetary display during the latteryipnths, and also for the transit of YeMp, which will not again occur in tbifcntury. BateatH Keady. Pates for the following named ersoni;have been received at the U. LamjT, Oflice, Grand, Island, Neb. Upon, receipt of the final receiver's receipt be patents will be delivered Josepl ltTJacobf, Elias Strisre. Carel Stoan, H EleF, R McLean, Peter Swansou, X Peterson, M Kargis. A L Smith, AV Wright, Patrick.Gillig.in, John Xelson, E M Southwell, J N McClontic, Jaines GhIUkhii, Willlsm -B ox, M Morle& Die OIoa JonnJfocai Georpfliymatta, George K;. Bollock, Jacob Swyger, J H Elfey,' Sy ver Kiiion, Alfred; Flib, Ole Hellickaen, W A SI(eaV " A F Axidewou, 31 A Searhl. Lfi'TV Boutwell, Ji'JJW right, Thomas Gannon, jH'Reed, rXindauer. C F Sttinsr, Octuber PJaut, Weipublish the above as a matter of news to those of our readers interest ed. Sena your receivers receipt to M. B. Hoxie, Grand Island, inclosing a three cent stamp for return of pat-: ent. Ed. Journal. k Wu r"- ; etter liRt. ifv-w rt'ii"vM The.vollowing is a list of unclaimed letters remaining in the post-office, in Columbus, Neb., for the week enriiug January 13, 183: H Wm. Henry, n. H. Huss. K James Eowdig. M. Isaac Mabon. P S. A. I'arrish, C. 1. Price. 8 W. D. Sheridan, F. E. Sletter. T J. V. Tate. Jt Joseph Jeyler. If not called lor iu .".0 days will be aenU to the dead letter othce, Washington, D. C. When called for pleaue say ''adver tised," ax these letters are kept separate. K. A. Gkrrard, P. M., Columbus. Nebr. MARRIED. MACK KN I'EltKINSON .lanuarv 0, 1S83. by Itev. Father Flood, at the resi dence .of the bride'.s father, in Platte Center, Ml. John Maeken to .Mins Lou Perkinson. All of Platte Cuuter. LOCAL NOTICES. Advertisements under this head ceuts aline each insertion. live r . . IWnttoo. 1 - " -- I'aj hereby given that any body k,now InloL himnplf 'inrJohtpd Itn (l Hniflrotn pdrw Bro., Jewelers, .will please call anld settle. We are saort of helo. and have no time to go orft collecting.. All anjpunts not paid by 'the 20th of 'Jan uary will be left in the hands of an attorney for collection. 372 G. Heitkemper & Bro. JTew calicos at Kramer's. 38-2 VPony" corn-shellers at Pohl & Wermnth's. V--Gun6 at reduced prices at Pohl & Wermnth's. 34-tf tHii criont foail mill at Itratiaa T.nh- ker & Co. 37-3 cCtoiing out hats at cost to make room for other goods. Mrs. Stump. lSauer Kraut twenty-five cents per gallon at Wm. Beckers. JFreHlT candies, fresh oysters, crack- aa amnamaaaienr hnnan of Hiicnn'o viswinrnivn uvuuj uuuuuu o Yotiw.ill get the finest, best qnalitv Yoti winterpplee at Wm. Becker's. pIjvhj prete'nUJlsflour, for sale at J. Hempleman's. 37-2 '"For Scotch and Irish whiskies go to. Ryan's on 11th street. 37-tl oatie Dolmans, former prices $25, now seld at $16 .50, at Kramer's . 2 Go to Wm. Ryan's on 11th street for your fine Kentucky whis kies. 20wtf. Bargains in cook stov-es'a'nd ranges. aSSSP " "'tit-i L - fla'J for sale and delivered to any part of the city by Jenkiuson Bros ': 38-tf Bargains in hoods. Selling them J . for 25 cents, regular price 7a cents Mrs.Stump. Eteryoody come toeet Jgurgson lumberaCplnmbus Lumber & Grain Co' yard and safe mopey. member when vou want srood "&, -yon will at all times be sure of article at Wm. Becker's. L. feed mill, the best power made, at Krause, Lubker & Co. 37-3 Groceries, crockery and glassware, 1 cheaper tban thej, cheapest, &tHeto pieman's. " ' 37-2 Jnsl Z&f veayanptber nssortmenlt of lisdles' afadGeuti' skates at Krause, Lubker & Go's. 36-tf 'Dried flowers and grasses for sale. See samDle at Ra?atz's Rtora on 11th I street. Jobn Tanhahill. 34-tf - JUSlSRRjVED ing quality. 3J.tf & iA No -to b b4 lumber. Gcttrfirrafd a Inmbus iuraoar w uraK o s before 1 onyaagkdt win pw you MVItiu Schiltz makes boots and shoes in the best styles, and uses only the verybest stock that can. be procured in the market. ' . 52tf tleyour .poultry hides, tallow, etc; te Nickel to Gatward's raeatmar keOlve street, and get the. highest market prices. ' " " ' 33-tf '""Blank, notsa, bank, joint, . indi vidiiaf and work-ahd-labpr, neatly bound in books of 50 and 100, for sale at the Journal office. - Come and seeCahton" spring stalk' cntter, -double afad single row, at Krause, Lubker Co. - -. 37.-4 ie int we aflcanat t to biured.' raonevlaJPolum any. rery body should buy their grocer ies til ;i. a. tiieismans ana increov saK-e) money. Mv motto,- the nest;ef gQOi Jqr, lht-ht money. lio4 nahfaeitinn snaVfiS ever broualrranPCslumbus. Br . SIT anv w "fc.-i:. . Bv V tf- D. HMttOW'SX Mih 8trectaadooruiXMaiia' sJttUe Jtealc. laUhs tiaai andinK tcUiuy lu&ber,- mrlo2umtheI-Ul8- Wwt. Vll fcavmfyou Rw? LuuJTjfr & TJTrain T 1 .a?.. m-'-w-. - - '-.. ,u tfmiw'mmw-ycmrm-a ofcharre.7 i r ' - rjiJ?vw- hii.i .h i v-A. large Invoice, of the celebVatd -w; , - ceivd,nd far sale, cheap' fnr cash, by uubker, Kr&'uso Si Co.,' a' their piace on uuve sireei. IT ndow door, ex wher our fisun mbu Grain o Many of our subscribers are taking the American Agriculturist with the Journal, both for $3.00a year payable inv advance. The Ag riculturist is published in English aud German, is finely illustrated, aud is couducted on old-fashioned prin ciples of honesty and common sense. tf. "Morrel Ulare for Sale. X Weight about 1100 pounds, heavy with foal. Enquire of F. Brod fuehrer. W" For Sale. '100 acres of choice land 2 miles northwest of Columbus. Enquire of Gus. G. Becher & Co. 39-tf HarKeit, inreMwaa aai Tweuw-nye lead fofvsale tor ash or on time.' . . w L.MVClar ore tor Sale. . A good second-hand cookjstove for sale. Inquire at the Journal of fice. ' 35-tf IiHCleH! HatfKieM ! Wagoner & Westcott have on hands a.fine lot of new buggies, which they sell, at reasonable prices. - 21 tf t For Veas. A -1C0 acre' farm 7 miles northeast of Columbus, about 60 acres under cultivation. For particulars see Gus. Buo, - 3tf T' aaafnan For Sale. The thoroughbred Jersey bull "Bel mere", bred by C. D. Doll, Crystal Lake, 111. Pedigree straight. Call on or address,. M. E. Stevens, Boone, Nebraska. 3S-3 1 To Rent. After Jan; 1st, two rooms, together or single, iu brick building on 11th street.. Either is large enough for two beds. 35-tf J. Ernst. 1 Hair Work, Including guards aud switches, done to order, 2 doors southof Opera Houso, by 14-x M. 1L Bennett. Drlck ! Thomas Flynn is prepared to fur nish brick, either at his kiln north west of the city ; delivere d anywhere iu the city, or built in the wall, at reasonable rates. OoIbb! (Solas?!! Any one wishing the services of John Huber, as auctioneer, can make the proper arrangements by calling at the Journal office. 32-tf For Sale. Two good teams one a A No. 1 farm team, and the other a lighter and very fast team. With good security time will be given. 32-tf A. Henrich. Cattle Wanted. 200 head of steers, cows and heifers. Give number of each kind and price per head and address Wm. P. Phillips, 1645 M street, 34-8 Lincoln, Neb. 1 Staab St Soa, At Leigh, Colfax Co., Nebr., are deal ers in dry goods, groceries, hats and caps, boots and shoes, nails, cutlery, etc. Will sell very cheap for cash, or in exchange for produce butter, egsj?, corn,-oats, potatoes, etc. 34-8 Faraaw for Sale. if section, 5 miles uortheast of Co lumbus, 40 acres broke, house, stable, well, etc, besides 20,000 trees, princi pally ash and boxelder. Price $2,500. 240 acres in Polk Co., on Clear Creek, living water which never freezes, 120 acres in cultivation, dwelling, stable, etc. A splendid stock farm. Price $3,GO0. Address Guy C. Barnum. 51-12 Columbus, Neb. The Chicago Herald. Elsewhere will be found tho ad vertisement of the Chicago Herald, one of the best, neatest, cleanest and nicest newspapers in the country, edited by Hon. Frank W. Palmer, late of the Inter-Ocean. We will furnish the Columbus Journal and the Weekly Chicago Herald, one year, for $275; Journal and Sun day Herald, $3 ; Journal and Daily Herald $6.50. 40-tf "" Laad tor Sale. In Colfax Co., near Platte Co. line, 80 acres, 70 of which are under the plow ; frame dwelling, horse and cow -"stables, cow sheds and corrals, corn cribs, windmill and 2 pumps (water A0 ft. from surface), some fruit and AnV Vn.nnt ti nkn'HViuliSh a farauaMish-rgpa&ft aWn. Bec9BAs.TnWe loolVtfta cOontA nreminm. V H nm&uy m ten't JMn: a Iwt bujIWy wasjho CVer J TK. frx.. at"P gftjour m Trati lU'lu BJU VIMY W) s'TLunanBr & 1 Jd. tt. JtlnreMwaid 91ale. ' i. forest trees. Also 160 acres, 120 under cultiva tion, 7 acres of forest trees. Both tracts have first rate stock range, and road facilities. $2,000 for each tract, on easy terms. 15-x R. Mackenzie. cook ies and ssosjr Will be sold at public anetfon at my resideraee in Sherman'-precinct, Platte Co.Keb., on WxnSMDAT, Jan. 31, 1883, commenouag at" 10 "o'clock a. m., 25 cows, 17 beifera. 13 steers, 12 yearling steers, 10 Jreacliag heifers, 2. colts two1 years old, 1 colt one year old, 1 poav 2 brood se.wa, with pigs, 12 shoatt, 1 Wood reaper and mower combined, 2 wagons, t Cahill sulky plows, 1 seeder, 2 corn cultivators, 1 iron beam plow, 1 breaking plow, 1 harrow. Terms, --Ten dollars and under. cash-; aH sains over $10, one year's time will: be given ou -good bankable paper tea per cent, off for cash. L. Staab. Frank GrtLKTT, Auctioneer. 38 2 STOCK SAJLK. At my .premises 5 miles north ef Columbus' aiidv 1 mile south of Bu cher's mill; en - Thursday," January 2o 1883, eemmencfig-'arl'O o'cloek- sharp, the following property, towitrS three yoar elatesewL-7 two-year-old steers. Sj?? -!Sf?v & cows, and . . r , ..- rfT""??'"' M nun Tir annnrvi nrnnn ntiar i onan -ww w wmwm9 a vxrvv ovn) a, oyau norses tnree years ola, l span horses two years old, 1 McCormick mower, 1 McCormick rake, 1 stirring ,p!ow, 1 breaking plow, 1 cultivator, 1 lum ber wagon, lot of hay, 400 bushels of oats, and other things too numerous to mention. Terms of Sale. All sums under $10, cash ; over that sum 1 year's time with good bankable paper ; 8 per cent, in terest, 8 per cent, off for cash. Thomas Burke. John Huber, Auctioneer. 38-2t SPECIAL NOTICES. Advertisements under this bead Ave cents a line, tint Insertion, three cents a line each subsequent insertion. Seed Potatoes. "Beautv of Hebron," early, and the "Mammoth Pearl,'' late. Took premium at County Fair. Can be seen at Julius Kasmussen's store. They are worth Iook in at if you don't buy. 26-x Hans Elliott. COLUMBUS MARKETS. uurqi tained Tuesday afternoon,aud are correct anu reliable at tne time GKAIN.AC. New wheat loru, ..... ................. Oat new, Flax, 7. ...-. A J C ... .kv9. Flour PKODUCR. Butter, CiB, ............... Potatueit, :...'.. MKAT8. Ilams, Shoulilerw, -...'. Sides, L1V STOCK. Tat nogs Fat Cattle Sheep C " J. 2fr o 85 35 3 00(34 60 'i025 36(i$au 14 10 12 565 3 00g3J soe REPORT OF THE C0HSTLT0V FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF COLUMBUS, At ihimlus, in the State oNebraskm, at tne close opusmess, tooemberpoth, 1S83, RFJTOURCKS. Loans anVldicoints. "50,444 84 Overdraffl ZXA SI 15,000 00 0,140 82 9,4G1 UU 2,501 98 1,102 90 U. S. bonis tcr vourecirci)laV tiou Due lrorat jprovedr reser ajrents Due from 1 icr .National iianKs . . m ... Due fror bankers state Banks ind Ileal estte, Birnture, andtix- turea. Curreirf expniies and axes pan Premjums pal CliL-cXs and 01 Billiof other! cash items. saBKs Spefie Leiil tender not tV 000 Keifemption fundi with II. S. easurer (nve wef cent or circulation.... 675 00 Total , 93,203 US UABfLITIKS. Capital stock paidin. :,000 00 1,118 25 18,500 00 27,421 33 3,267 00 12,897 30 undivided nrontsi National Bank nvtes ouftstand- inv Individual depfsits subject to check . . .... V Demand certititates of deaosit. Time certilicaces of depol Total I V ..$3,320,83 STATE OFJNEBRASKAJ CouNinr.OF Plattk, j I. O. T.fltoen. Cashier of Vhe above- named baki do solemnly swear that the above staement is true to the Best of my knowledge and belief. O. T. ROEN, CVhier Subscribed and sworn to be lore mc this lfth dav of January. 1883. 'WILU8. S. Qeir, Notary Pilblic. Corrdtt Attest: Robert Uhijg, .1 Saml. C; smiih, Dtreaorc. A. Andkkson, NOTICE TO BESEEM. State; of Nebraska, Platte Co., ss. F. W. Sterner, oumer: You are nerijby notified that at a. pri vate sale of la:Js and lots for taxenori the 28tk day of Feb 1879, by the treasurer of said county, lots 1 and 2, block 222, city of Columbus, far-taxes assessed ou the same foi the year 1W6-76, in the name of F. W. Sterner, were aold to Jas. t onway on the 28th day of Feb.', 187, and that the time for redeeming said lots will expire May 5th, 1883, and unless redemption from said sale be made by said time a deed will be made to the purchaser. 38-3p Jas. Conway. FI.-VAL PKOOF. Land Office at Grand Island, Neb.,) January 2d, 1883. f NOTICE is hereby given that the following-named settler has filed notice of hit intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before C A. Newman, Clerk of the District Court, at Columbus, Neb., on February 10th, 1883, viz: James L. Brown. Homestead 6841, for the S. E. H Section 22, Township 20, Range 1 west. 'He names the following witnesses to prove bis continuous resi dence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: J. A. Fulton, W. H. Allison and G. H. Beyer, of Creston, and John Daily, of Humphrey, Nebr. 37-5 M. B. HOXIE. Register. itiou fa Permit fotice anil tice. Matter Tlappliitii of Ed iond F. Pow- ell, for IBtUAist's'Verm ;n( OTICEMierebyliviA that Edmond F. Down, did upUtbe UtV day of December, M. DV1882, fljLhis application to the Boareo'f CauntyCommisjAoners of PlaWecouty, Nemuska, ferW'ruggist'a Perflkit toitell malt, jafcitupuaand vinous HauorVa Platte CeMer, in Ktt Creek pre'cincla Platte couitrls'ejlrasla, from the 23dqay of Janftury.ifc, to Ihe 23d day or.anvau-y, v If there beino objection; remonstrance or protest fileWAjp ithin wvo -eks from January 3d, AIL, 1883,the sai Permit will we sranteu EBWtD F. POWE 36-3 X Appliciltet. mxAT xonGi.1 Csme to ay place about January 3d, 1883, ONE KED CALF, with star in forehead. The calf is al most blind. SS-5 PnTSR Ericson. Li Matter of application C Jacob Stefss, for liquor UssBsa. NOTICE, is hereny glvsa that Jacob Stefts, aM apsn the 27th day of December, AiDwlSs. Ale his appllcUoa te the Boat of G'ouaty CoataUssIoasrs of Platte coanty, Neamtka, fsr llceate to ell malt, aplritaeus satf viaoua liquors, at Ottis Addition to the town of Haapkcjty, in Granville preclaet, Platte coaaty, Ne braska, from the Wtk day of January, 1883, to the 3th day or January, 1W4. If there be ao objection, roBMastraace or protest filed within two Weeks from January 10th, A. Dl, the said Ucease. will be granted. 37-3 jAooaSiawrmv Applicant. rill Al. r atF. Land Oflce St Grand lilaaoVXb.,l isec. it, looz. ) XfOTICK Is aereby given test Us J3I followlB-araied settler kas tied notice of her iateatiea to nuke last proof in support ef ker data, and' test said prosf will be nude before CA.. New man, Clerk of tte District Ceurt of Platte eeauty, at Columbua, Nebr., ou January aoth, lift, viz: Margaret Sullivan, for the B. K. C Sec. 7, Tp -J) north, SaBge 3 west. See naaea the following witnesses to prsve her coa tinuous residence upoa, aad cultivation of, said laad, viz: Daniel Holleraa. James Fay, JohnSulllvaa and Meet , aJl of KarreU P. (X, Platte Co., Xe. 34-W-5 M- B. HOXIK. bdster. .1.1 REST not, life It "sweep, rf by, t. UUl go aud dare before yon die, aomotbiaff adakty and Bblime'Ieavebeiiad to conquer tiate. 9&t a week in your own town. 5 ontttt free. No risk. Every thing new. Capital not required. We will furnish you everythiag. Many are making fortunes. Ladies make a much as men, and boya and girls make great pay. Reader, if you want nuaiaeaa at which you can make great pay all the time, write for particulars to particulars to ti & Co., Portland, Maine. coLtimtJi Restaurant and Saloon! E. D. SHEEHAN, Prtprieter. parWholesale nd Retail Dealer In For eign Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Dub lin Stout, Scotch and English Ales. 'Kentucky Whiskit a Xpecimlty. OYSTERS ln.their seaaon, by the cue can or dish. Ilia street. Semtk ef Dene. $1.90 Salt at J. B. Dels man's for $1.90 a bar rel, and everything at accordingly low prices. 49-tl H. IiTJERS 8c CO, BLACKSMITHS AND "Wagon Builders, Kw Btlefc . 3M ..eawlU .BslnU'i Bntf MUn. ALL KINDS OF WOOD AND IRON WORK ON WAGONS AND BUGGIES DONE ON SHORT NOTICE. Eleventh Street, Columbus, Nebraska. 50 NEBRASKA HOUSE, S. J. MARMOT, Prop'r. Nebraska Ave., South of Depot, COLUMBUS, NKR. V new house, newly furnished. Good accommodations. Board by day or week at reasonable rates. S3THet , Flrst-Claaa Table. Teals, 25 Cts. Lodgings.. 3S-2tf .25 eta. LANDS, FARMS, CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE, AT THE Union Pacfic Land Office, On Long Time and lota rate of Interest. All wishing to buy Rail Road Landi or Improved Farms will find it to their advantage to call at the O. P. Land Office before lookin elsewhere as I make a specialty of buying and selling lands on commission; all persons wish ing to sell farms or unimproved land will find it to their advantage to leave their lands with me for sale, as my fa cilities for affecting sales are unsur passed. I am prepared to make final proof for all parties wishing to get a patent for their homesteads. JSTHenry Cordes, Clerk, writes and speaks German. SAMUEL C. SMITH, A.gt. U.P. Land Department, 621-y COLUMBUS, NEB Great Redaction in Goods of all Kindt at J. B. DELSMAFS. I"!? A at almost any price, from 20 -LXjxV. cents unwards: a fine Basket- fired Jap, very cheap; come and try it. rim?l?T?"l7G If yu haven't had LUr X LiXJO. any of my Coffees yet, come at once and tret prices; they are bargains. Try them". T rriTir it cheap, but facta will tell. JLiLLilV. Just convince yourself, and see that you can buy more goods of me for one dollar, than at any other store ia the west. ana tb L EEjVV syrups, choice coffees, beat of teas always on hand. "LrOTTTrP A large asso: J? HU11. California and assortment of Easter a. canned Fruit chkat. is tSTFroduce taken in exchange, at cash prices. Goods delivered in the - city, free of charge. Jg v 39-y Ivx- .V " n. - sy. yJ Sl.y V y A& Baaa 4-jaaaaa " - A ' :