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I THE JOURNAL. WEDNESDAY OCT. 10, 1883. Wanted. Persons knowing themselves in debted to Dowty, "Weaver & Co. to please call and settle accounts. 22-3 Circus day. The Domestic. Base ball to-morrow. Fine candies at Ott's. New goods at Kramer's. The light-running Domestic. E. W. Ott, next to post-office. Ladies, examiue Kramer's new stock. J. E. Reed of Duncan was in the city Saturday. Gus. G. Becher & Co. buy and sell real estate. J. H. Eley of West Hill was in town Saturday. School books of all kinds at E. D. Fitzpatrick's. 18-lf Lands bought and sold by Gus. G. Becher & Co. Born, Saturday, Oct. 6, to Mrs. R. H. Henry, a son. School books, cheap, at Turner's book and music store. Services next Sunday at the Epis copal church, as usual. The light-running, quiet Domes tic is the machine to buy. Ott is selling a pound of fine mixed candy for 25 cents. Phil. Walker, of Bellwoed, has been in town several days. There are already quite a number of horses here for the races. Wanted. A good clerk who can speak German, at Galley Bros. An excellent stock of candies at E. W. Ott's, next to post-office. Nebraska oats is being retailed in eastern Ohio at 36 cts. a buehel. Tho best assortment of boys' clo thing at the Star Clothing House. The Schuyler factory expects to produce 25,000 gallons of syrup this fall. C. W. Williams, of Newman's Grove, died on the 9th ult., aged 75 years. Spencer C. Osboru has been ap pointed postmaster at President, this county. W. II. Selsor was in the city Sat urday and left on our table a splendid boquet. Books, musical instruments, sew ing machines, toys, etc, at A. & M. Turner's. John Hatiey sold a hundred head of cattle last week to a purchaser from Central City. It pays to trade at Kramer's. Rev. J. Q. A. Fleharty will reside on 10th street, a few doors cast of the school house. James Cushing's dray team ran away Monday evening, scattering things generally. Mr. Dave Loeb is now the mana ger of tho Star Clothing House, in stead of D. C. Blum. Tho Mason and Hatnliu and Dyer Hughes organs for sale at A. & M. Turner's book store. Whitcley's Hidden Hand was a fair play, and drew a full house Wed nesday evening last. We arc now ready to take your measure for a first class suit of clothes, or an overcoat. Star Clothing House. A hundred now volumes will shortly be added to the Circulating Library at A. & M. Turner's book tore. The Jouknal's handsome now fontB of job type give complete satis faction to customers. Seud In your orders. Gus. G. Becher, republican candi date for treasurer, authorizes us to gay that, if elected, he will be his own deputy. Last week D. Anderson sold to feeders in Washington aud Butler counties $9,000 worth of two and three year old steers. There will be no preaching at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath, owing to the absence of tho minister at York attending synod. D. Anderson bought the first load of new corn brought to the Columbus market last week, at 25 cts. a bushel. It was a very good article. Martha, daughter of F. W. Ott, who had her collar bone broken by a fall about three weeks ago, has about recovered from the injury. Lippitt, Leak & Co. will catch the thief. Call on Galley Bros., they will tell you all about it, and sell you the California Buck Gloves. 24-1 One of the most important things in a political campaign is the prepara tion and proper distribution of tick ets, and candidates shonld look well to this matter. The campaign in this county promises to be short, sharp and de cisive. The democratic candidates have been very actively at work since their nomination. A. P. Rial, a young man from Bloomington, 111., was in the city one day last week. He is taking a look at Nebraska with the intention of finding a location. Jersey jackets at Kramer's. Thos. H. Wilson, of Bismarck precinct, laid on our table one day last week a nice sample of turnips, the seed of which was sown in July. They are large and solid. To-morrow afternoon, at 3 sharp, the Union Pacifies of Omaha play the Keystones a game of base bail at the Athletic Park. Base ball hop in the evening at the Opera House. L. M. Saley, of thiB city, left on oar table laet week a sprig of rasp berries containing eighteen perfect berries, from the second growth stem of this season. Another wonder of Nebraska soil and climate. Nobby new hats at Kramer's. See the proceedings of the Repub lican cenvention Saturday. Next week we will cudeayor to give brief biographical sketches of all the can didates. The ticket is an excellent one. Fred. W. Shaw, of the Columbus State Bank, was married on the 12th ult., in Cochesett, Mass., to Miss Adelia M. Delano of that place. Fred. was a little sly about the sweetheart back home. A shooting tournament open to the world is announced for David City Oct. 16, 17 and 18. The prizes to be contended for are a purse of $500, 2 gold watches, silver cups, etc. An interesting time is anticipated. Last Saturday evening a vehicle was completely capsized on 11th st. It contained three young ladies, Miss Stenger, Miss Emma Anderson and Miss Emma Hoehen. Strange to re late, none of them were Boriously injured. Lost. On Saturnay last, between D. C. Kavanaugh's residence and Lundy'a art gallery, a little girl's gold neck chain with cross attached. If the finder will leave the same at the Journal office he will be suitably rewarded. It J. R. Smith is at home again from his visit to Illinois. Mr. Kirk and Mr. Donneilson of Henry county were with him several days last week look ing over the country. Mr. S. tells us that he is more than ever pleased with Nebraska since his visit to Illinois. The material for the street rail way at Lincoln has been purchased. The first track to be. laid is from the B. & M. depot to the Capitol, by way of the Arlington and Commercial hotels. Weather permitting, the cars are expected to be running by De cember 1st. The republicans of Boone county have nominated R. Cummins for com missioner, John Peters, clerk, C. L. Harris, treasurer, O.C. Abbott, sheriff, F. II. Smith, judge, F. E. Smith, sur veyor, G. E. Brown, coroner. S. H. Bollman will run as an independent candidate for treasurer. S. C. Smith returned from a trip to Utah and Salt Lake City last week. Ho brought with him some nice photo views of scenery, Temple and Tabernacle now in courso of erection. He had a very pleasant visit, and met with kind treatment from the men in authority in Salt Lake City. John W. Early, of this city, handed us what is claimed to be a rich specimen of lead and silver ore from Montana. Messrs. Early, Bar num, Hulst, Whitraoyer and other citizens of this vicinity have, we un derstand, invested and now own a controlling interest in this mine. They are to have the luxury of a new school-house in district No. 63. It may be said, casually, that Nebras ka people appreciate the value of educational facilities, and that this appreciation, like bread cast upon the waters, will be seen after many days. Whatever else our youth may be, they are bright, intellectually. The new venture recently entered into by our young friend David H. Smith was yery quietly consummated, and "Dave" has adjusted himself to the position of a happy and contented Benedict. He was married Sept. 30th to Miss Rose Brady, by Judge J. G. Higgins, at his residence. Both the young folks are well known in the city and will have the best wishes of many friends. A Polish woman by the name of Br egg, whose home is about 14 miles northwest of Columbus, met with a fatal accident Saturday. She and an other woman were in a wagon, when the team became frightened near Flynn's brick yard, the front part of the wagon separated from the other, the box falling to the ground throw ing the women out, and a barrel of salt falling upon tho unfortunate woman, produced internal injuries which resulted in her death a short time afterwards. As there was no question concerning the cause of her death, no inquest was held. There is a rumor, however, that the team was frightened by another from behind, driven by drunken men. Everything is not lovely and har monious in the camp of the Platte county Democrats, either. Accord ing to the last issue of the Democrat, there appear to be some "brass-colored ones" doubtless "brass-collared ones" is meant, but the poor compositor waB probably so much hurried in setting up the phrase, ditto the proof-reader in looking over the same, that the mistake was overlooked. Says the Democrat concerning a coalition with anti-monopolists : "If they combine with us for the purpose of obtaining a common result none can object or will object except those who ride on free passes and oppose legislation that limits the des tructive powers of corporations." When Democratic doctors disagree, who shall decide, except a Republi can referee? . The following from the Little Falls, N. Y., Courier and Journal which relates to the wedding of a former resident of Columbus, a broth er to Mrs. Johu Wiggins, will be of interest to the friends of the young man here: "On Wednesday of last week the home of Mrs. H. B. Cole was filled with guests, invited to wit ness the nuptials of her daughter, Miss Satie H. Cole to Mr. Fred. L. Metcalf, of Salisbury. At the ap pointed time the twain were made one, under a floral arch, from which was suspended a floral 'marriage bell.' The floral display was extensive and very elaborate. After receiving the congratulations of their friends a bountiful repast was enjoyed. Soon after which 'good byes' were spoken and the newly-married couple depart ed amid a shower of rice, old shoes and other traditional bringers of good fortune. Their tour was to Saratoga and the places of interest on Lake George." Perseaal Meattlsm. Judge Geer was very ill last week. Mrs. T. C. Ryan arrived in the city last week. C. H. Averill and family have re moved to Wisner. G. "W. Clother has concluded not to go east again this fall. J. H. Sloane was in the city Friday making arrangements for a sale of his personal property. M. K. Turner and son Craig re turned Wednesday last from a five weeks sojoorn'in eastern Ohio. A telegram Monday to friends here stated that Mrs. Rena Slemmons of Cadiz, O., (daughter of A. C. Turner of this city) was dying. L. H. North returned Jast week from Montana whither be accompa nied a party of English hunters. He reports a good time, and loads of game. F. H. Fleharty, late private secreta ry of Gov. Dawes and ex-Governor Nance, was In town Friday last to see his brother. Mr. F. thinks of passing the winter in Florida or California. Rev. John Gray has just returned from a trip into northwestern Ne braska. He says there is some ex cellent farming land, and a great deal of good grazing land in that section. Resrablicsm CenveBtlam. An adjourned session of the repub lican convention was held at the court house, Saturday last, Oct. 6th, a large representation being present. M. K. Turner presided at the meet ing, as representing L. Gerrard, chair man, by proxy. E. B. Hall acted as secretary. The convention having been called to order, the chairman stated what had already been done by the conven tion at its first session, and what yet remained to do. On motion, it was determined that where only one name is mentioned for an office the nomination be made by acclamation. W. H. Tompkins was admitted to the convention to represent Stearns precinct. On motion, the convention pro ceeded to the nomination of candi dates for county offices, beginning with treasurer. No other name being mentioned, on motion, Gus. G. Becher waB declared the unanimous choice of the conven tion for county treasurer. Being called into the room and- informed of the action of the convention, in a neat little speech he accepted the nomina tion, and pledged himself in case of his election to serve tho people faith fully, and stated his belief that if all republicans worked together, the en tire ticket could be elected. For county clerk, the names of Henry Ragatz, John Timothy and Henry P. Coolidge were presented ; Mr. Timothy declining to allow his name to be used, after several warm speeches by the friends of Messrs. Ragatz and Coolidge, the first ballot resulted in 36 votes for Ragatz and 6 for Coolidge. Mr. Ragatz thanked the convention for the honor confer red upon him. For sheriff, George W. Clark of Humphrey was nominated on the first ballot, receiving 32 votes, while D. I. Clark received 8. For clerk of the district court, M. Brugger was declared the nominee of the convention, by acclamation. The same action was taken as to J. E. Moncrief for supt. of schools and W. S. Wells as county judge. Mr. Moncrief, being called in, thanked the convention for the confidence ex pressed in him by a renomination, and pledged himself, if elected, to do what he could to advance the inter ests of the schools of Platte county, for the coming two years, as be had faithfully endeavored to do in the paBt teim. For commissioner of Dist. No. 1, the names of John Tannahill and C. S. Webster wore submitted to ballot, resulting in 23 for Tannahill to 19 for WebBter. For commissioner of Dist. No. 3, Joseph Rivet, the present incumbent, was selected by a vote of 25, to 17 for Robert E. Wiley. For county surveyor, John G. Rout son was nominated unanimously, by acclamation, and in a most neat and happy speech returned his thanks, and pledged a faithful performance of duty in case of election. For coroner, Dr. O. D. Evans was nominated unanimously by acclama tion. The following central committee was constituted: Committeeman at large for the county, and chairman of the committee, M. K. Turner ; Colum bus precinct, L. Gerrard; Bismark, H. RickertB, Colnmbus P. O. ; Shell Creek, Z. D. Nickerson, Platte Center P. O.; Humphrey, M. Bloedorn; Sherman, H. Pieper, Columbus P. O. ; Pleasant Valley, Win. Anderson, St. Bernard P. O.; Lost Creek, Henry Clayburn, Platte Center P. O. ; Look ingglass, George Mahood, Postville P. O. ; Loup, John Eisenmann, Dun can P. O.; Butler, Chris. Meedel, Duncan P. O. Monroe, E. B. Hall, West Hill P. OJ; Walker, S. H. John son, LookingjasB P. O. ; Stearns, W. H. TorapkinB, Colnmbus P. O. ; Cres ton, John Drake; Granville, W. H. Selsor, Humphrey P. O. ; Burrows, W. R. Jones, Platte Center P. O.; Woodville, J. L.Trueman, Genoa P.O. Program f the Cent? Teach er' AsMcIatlea. J. E. Moncrief, subject, School Gov ernment; J. J. H. Reedy, subject, Drill of the Memory; Miss Annie Dnffey, subject, Penmanship; Madi son Fisher, subject, Comparison of the Schools of Pennsylvania with those of Nebraska. The association meets at Platte Center, Friday night, Oct. 26tb, '83. Efforts will be made for all of the teachers of the southern part of the county to go from Colum bus in a body. C. J. Gablow, i M. Bbuggeb, Ex. Com. Edna Schback.) Oar Vommty Ticket. GUS. G. BECHER Will make as good a treasurer as any county ever had; prompt, faithful, accommodating, reliable, as he has been found in business, so he will be in the duties of the office. GEORGE W. CLARK Is a man of nerve and determination, one who will do his duty as an officer under all circumstances, and will hold himself in readiness to serve the pub lic. Honest and honorable, the duties of the sheriff and the public interest would be his only inquiry. HENRY RAGATZ Is one of those quiet, steady, clear beaded and cleau-banded business men, in whom his fellow citizens have great confidence, which they will give evidence of on the day of election. He will make an excellent clerk of the county. M. BKUGGEU Is a young man of much more than ordinary ability, a successful teacher, a good scholar, an excellent penman, and otherwise well qualified for the position of clerk of the district court. JOHN G. ROUTSON Needs no commendation from us or anybody else. His record is as fair and true as the lines his compass runs. He is one of those men who does his work just right, and those who kuow him best admire him most. He has been the surveyor for the county be fore, aud he will honor the county in the position again. DR. C. D. EVANS, Who has gained an enviable reputa tion aa a physician among our people, will be found competent for all the duties of the office, and, in case of the death of the sheriff, fully qualified to take his place. JOHN TANNAHILL Is one of the best men known to any body, anywhere, as honest as sunlight, aa open as the day, and will make not only an acceptable commissioner, but a very good one. JOSEPH RIVET, Who has already served a term as commissioner, has shown himself so honest and fair as to entitle him to a renomination at the hands of his par ty friends. w. s. wells, Nominated for County Judge, is a youi.g lawyer of Columbus who would take pride in keeping the af fairs of his office in good shape, and who would bo found faithfully at his post of duty day after day. .1. E. MONCRIEF, renominated for Sup't. of Schools, is well known to most of our readers. The people of the comity have tried him and found him faithful to the trusts reposed in him ; he has admin istered the affairs of his office well, very well ; the schools of the county have advanced in usefulness under his charge, and a higher grade of qualifi cation has steadily been required of teachers applying for certificates. The entire ticket is a good one, worthy the support of every republi can in the county. llnmplirey. Mr. Michael O'Toole is sojourning at Boston on business, expecting to be gone about two weeks. The Rev. Pangborn is busily eu gaged in building a parsonage; he haB to move to make room for the Methodist preacher, Rev. Tucker. Among the men placed on the county ticket by the republican con vention we find our popular towns man name. Mr. G. W. Clark is a highly respectable citizen and worthy of the people's vote regardless of politics. He would fill the sheriffs position with credit to himself and honor to the county. A few of the many changes of real estate in this vicinity reported by G. W.Clark, agent, are as follows: Mr. Couch of Iowa and two sons have bought the Jamcp Cain aud T. Roach farms ; Dr. W. A. Hampton has pur chased tho D. W. Olin property ; Mr. Olin now resides in northern Wis consin; Mr. Clark also sold J. H. Sloane's farm of 160 acres for the sum of $2,400, to Mr. B. Meyers of Marshal Co., HI. People are making good bargaius at present iu real Gstate. The anti-monopoly convention con vened in this place on Saturday at 11 o'clock, called to order by electing Neils Olson chairman, S. J. Wheeler secretary. Resolution carried de nouncing S. S. Reynolds in nominat ing J. R. Williams of David City judge of the Fourth judicial district and adjourned for dinner. Many speeches were made during the day by H. P. Coolidge, D. I. Clark, J. S. Freeman, T. A. Potts, D. L. Bruen, G. W. Kibbler and others. Adjourn ed to hear (before filling ticket) from the republican nominations at Colum bus. Came together at 7 p. m. and proceeded to fill up ticket, made va cant by resignation of several candi dates. Resolved to fill vacancies from whatever source they could be found, as they termed it, the best men. Pro ceeded to business with the following result : Mr. J. J. Sullivan, the demo cratic nominee for county judge was indorsed; Henry Ragatz, the republi can nominee for county clerk, was indorsed ; J.E. Moncrief, school supt. ; M. Brugger, for clerk of the court: John Maughan, surveyor; Dr. Mar tyn, for coroner ; W. J. Wynan, com missioner for Dist. No. 3; John Tan nahill, commissioner for Dist. No. 1. Resolved to support Judge A. M. Post for judge of the Fourth judicial district. Meeting adjourned. C. Caution. All persons are hereby cautioned against negotiating for a certain note bearing date of Sept. 27th, '83, to J. M. Weatherbeo of Lost Creek, for the sum of 225, payable in 12 months with interest at 7 per cent, and Bigned by Wm. E. Edwards aud two others, as I refuse the payment of same, not having received value therefor. Wm. E. Edwards. Platte Center, Oct. 1st, '83. 23-3 CommissioBers' Proceedings. . October lsK 1S83. Commissioners present, Rivet and Moran, aud Staufler, clerk. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Report of Commissioner Henry'on Loseke bridge was read and filed. Bill of John lihiser for hrirlfro work. $-5.00, was allowed. The board visited St. Marv's TTnsrn- tal to examione conditin of county paupers, also the county jail to ascer tain what repairs are needed. Board adjourned until to-niorrow morning at 9 o'clock a. m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1883. Board met as per adjournment. Commissioners present, J. Rivet and R. Moran, and J. Staufler, clerk. Board reported that the paupers kept by the county at St. Mary's Hos pital are in good condition and well provided for. The sheriff was instructed to have the window frames reset and water closet repaired in county jail. Bills allowed on GENERAL FUND. State Journal Co., tax receipts and blanks 03.10 Omaha Republican, tax sale cer- . tificates 20.00 Columbus Democrat, printing... 50.75 J. W. Early, cash expended for C. D. Evans, county physician. 104.1V C- A. Newman, clerk of district D. C. Kavanaugh, sheriffs fees. 174.05 J. Staufler, quarter Salary coun- I j (jlcilv 1UU.'U D. C. Kavanaugh, boarding prisoners and sheriff's fees.... 215.35 Harry Newman, bailiff district court - 14.00 Michael Schram, bailiff district court 14.00 J. J. H. Reedy, bailiff district court - 14.00 Thomas Burk 12,00 E. D. Fitzpatrick, mdse S.90 J. E. North & Co., coal 1G0.30 Herman Tieskotter, attending sick pauper 10.00 W. Ripp, attending sick pauper 2.00 Dr. A. W. Trout, " " " 3.00 ON BRIDGE FUND. T. Ottis, lumber 52.28 Clerk's fee book was examined and approved. Board adjourned toTuesday, October 15. at 10 o'clock a. m. John Stauffeb, County Clerk. Is It True. How often do we hear people say: "Prize scholars aro never heard from afterwards," or "the dull boy will be come the successful man eventually." But does experience, do the facts prove these sayings true? Aro the ambi tious, precocious prize scholars never heard from afterwards? Let us see. Milton, the greatest of modern writers, began to show his remarka ble powers when a mere child. His wonderful hymn on the "Nativity" was written as a college exercise. Bacon, the founder of modern scienee, or at least of iuductive reas oning, was a precocious child. He left his playfellows one day to study the philosophy of an echo. Addison, the prince of essay writ ers, entered the University of Oxford at fifteen. Goethe, the idol of the Germaus, the immortal author of "Faust," exhibited his remarkable talents almost as soon as he could speak. One of the educa tional means used by his excellent mother was the telling of stories of her own invention to her little boy. Lord Byron seems to have been precocious in everything. His life may have been vicious, his death pre maturebut who does not like to read his "Childe Harold" and "The Prisoner of Cliillon"? Thomas Moore's precociousness did not prevent him from singing his Irish melodies with exquisite sweet ness. Did not Robert Burns write some of his sweetest poem3 when a mere youth? Aud our own Bryant wrote "Thanatopsis,'' the best known of all his poems, at the age of ui netcen. It seems to be rather true, after all, that most of our great men were somewhat precocious. There is no reason why an ambitious prize scholar should cc.'ise to he successful after school-life is over. At any rate, let us not discourage an intelligent, book loving child from reading in modera tion, the books he loves. Teacher. Our old friend Major Burgess, now publishing the Record at Nation al City, Cal.. still has a fondness for the midly ridiculous iu literature. In the last Uecot'd he copies a portion of Justice York's resignation, tendered to the supervisors of Stanislaus coun ty. It will be appreciated wherever there arc inferior courts: "When criminal actious are pro tracted by 'the law's delays' until the Justice finally comes out iu debt for his tobacco and stationery ; when attorneys aud counselors from Supe rior courts will flatly tell the Justice that he cannot do a thing which he has already done; when a studied semblance of judicial dignity and wis dom is looked upon as 'owl like im becility'; when the serious rulings of 'the Court' arc called 'the ravings of a crank' then 'patience ceases to be a virtue,' and who would 6iich fardelB hear, to groan and grunt and sweat under the weary life of public duties, when he himself can his quietus make with a bare resignation ?" abetter 1jIm(. The following is :i list of unclaimed letters remaining in the post-office, in Columbus, Neb., for the week ending Oct. 0. 1883: II Heinn Bartelc 2. C Mr. Thomas Condon. I George W. Duncan, Miss Emma It. Davi, Michael Dccring. F L. V. Farrvs. G 31. F. Gidd'ings. II John 1. Hass, Win. II. Hihncr, Harry Hjckox. J Amelia John. K Manyjana Kajpus, Frank Kailler, Michal Kola, Mrs. Mary Kehoe. j Joseph Lego-ske. JlWilliatu II. Martin, Pat 3Iorrcv, Richard Mohlma. I Tom O'Ncii. P Danial Parker, Wm. Pattcraon, L. Poots. R Mr. Robt. Rowin. S Mr. Geo. Stetson, Osear Santlahl, George Sigs. T Mr. John Tobin. V George Wettstein. If not called for in 30 days will be &cnt to the dead letter office, Washington, D. C. When called for please say 'adver tised," as these letters are kept separate. H. J. Hudson, P. M.f Columbus. Nebr. Tliorouslibred Cattle. Messrs. Long & Ferguson of Cov ington, Ky., are here with a number of thoroughbred Short-horn heifers, cows and bulls, which they will offer at public sale Saturday, Oct. 20, '83, 1 r. st., at O. L. Baker's barn in Columbus. Call and see them. Those who hare seen them pronounce them very fine. WFOE B-A-RGHiTS in-si STOVES, HARDWARE & TINWARE, GO C. D. BAELOW'S, Written for the Journal. "LOVE TE ONE ANOTHEBr Here are three mottoes, their virtues are rare : They are "Live aud let live" and "Never dospair," But this is the best one to smooth away care, 'Tis the peaceful old precept to, "Bear aud foibfiar." If by those three mottoes all men would " abide, How pleasantly neighbors might live side by side, How blissful our lives then, if no one would chide. But each to make others more happy we tried. A paradise here upon earth we'd enjoy With no feelings of envy or wrath to aunov, And despondency never our pleasures allov By picturing life as devoid of all joy. Then let us live up to those rules, for we can; Let us do unto others as we would have them To do unto us; let us deal ith all men In a iust, righteous way, and we'll not "live iu vain. E. J. YOUNG. 31oney to Loan. Those wanting small amounts on short time, Chattel security, can be ac commodated by calling on 21 2t J. N. Heater. MARRIED. McKELVEY MATTHEWS By the Rev. J. W." Little, Thursday evening, Oct. 4th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. George L. McKelvey and Miss Cornelia Matthews, all of this city. LOCAL NOTICES. Advertisements under this head live cents a line each insertion. Orgaus ! Organs I Organs ! G. Ueitkemper & Bio. will sell what organs they have on hand at first cost; they are going out of the orgau business. Those wanting or gaus it would pay them too look ; they have the best made. 21-tf Fine bird cages at G. Heitkemper & Bro's. 41-tf Pens, inks, papers, slate pencils, at Turner's. Bran and shorts at John Heit kemper's. The old reliable Bain wagon at the Foundry. Piano to rent. Inquire of Wells & Walker. All those who are lovers of good flour should o to J. B. Dclsman's. Frank A. Smith pays cash for all old ragp, for W. S. Campbell. 3 SHANNON will sell you stove pipe and elbows way down for cash. 2 J. B. Dclsman is still selling salt at $1.90 to farmers and stockmen. 10-tf Champion cord binder has no equal. For sale by Wm. Bloedorn, Platte Center. Don't forget the good, reliable fath erland and dish-rag soaps at Win. Becker's. These took the county premium. For the bet cord binder made iu the U. S., call on Win. Bloedoru at Platte Center. Rockford watches at G. Heitkem per & Bro's. 44-tf Moline and Weir Companies goods for sale at the Foundry. Extras for all kinds of harvesting machines, constantly on hand, at Wm. Bloedorn's, Platte Center. You cau always find a good stock to select from at Mrs. Drake's millin ery 6tore. 39-tf Have you tried tho Kansas winter wheat flour John Heitkemper has? It gives flolendid satisfaction. The celebrated Piepei Gun for fale at Pohl & Wermnth's. Nclz Hand made IIootM and Shoe at Kramer'. 22tf Challenge and Farmer friend plant ers, Barnes and Tait check rowers for sale at the Columbus Foundry. You can find the "finest line of red twilled flannel in town at Galley Bros. 22-tf Hay for sale and delivered to any part of the citv by Jenkiuson Bros. 3S-tf For the celebrated Champion mow ers, reapers and cord binders, call on Win. Bloedorn at Platte Center. Don't forget that Shannon makes a specialty of setting up stoves, and can't he beat either. 21-2 Inquire of William Bloedorn at Platte Center for the light-running self-binder before buying elsewhere. If you want any extracts, lemon vanilla, &c, go to John Heitkemper, corner opposite Liudell Hotel, where you can find a large and good assort ment. Wm. Schiitz makes boots and shoes in the best styles, and uses only the very best stock that can be procured in the market. 52 tf Pohl & Wermuth keep the largest and nicest stock of guns and ammu nition. 22-tf The best mowers, reapers and cord binders in the world, for less money than anywhere else, at William Bloe doru'e, Platte Center. German Calico worth 18 fenl.x everywhere else, is Mold ly Kra mer in tniM town for V& cent per yard. " Stf Blank notes, bank, joint, indi vidual aud work-and-labor, neatly bound in books of 50 and 100, for sale at the Journal office. Ladies if you are in need of a win ter hat call at Galley Bros., as we are closing them out regardless of cost. The post-oflice is one door west of E. W. Ott's store, where they sell a pound of French mixed candy for a quarter. Fruits, canned and dried, such as pears, apricots, plums, apples, rasp berries, &c, at John Heitkcmper's, corner opposite Lindell Hotel. The Champion reapers', mowers and self-binders are made of malleable iron, wrought iron and steel, conse quently are lighter, run easier aud with less breakage than any other machine. TO- SHANHOK will put your stoves up better and cheaper thau anybody. 2 A surprise to auy one going to Ott's candy store. I am now receiving the largest and finest stock of goods ever seen in Cen tral Nebraska. It is my aim to do an immense business this fall. We buy in large quantities from headquarters and will make prices so low as to draw trade, and will make it plain to every body that it is to their interest to deal with us. L. KRAMER, New York Cheap Cash Store . Rooflt! Inquire of Frank Owens, if you want a first-class roof at a moderate price. 10-tf CIoMlni? Oat. A lot of ladies serge shoes. 75 cents a pair at J. B. Delsman's. 10-tf Citizens of Colambn. My Jersey bull, Captain Jack, will stand for servico at my stock yards. 22-Gmo D. Anderson-. llriek! Thomas Flynu has just burned hia first large kiln of brick and has them for sale, cither at the kiln, dolivered in tho city, or put up in the wall. 9.tf Auction ! I will cry any man's stock or public sale for $10, whether it amounts to $10 or $10,000. 15-3m F. E. Gillette. Notice. Any one wishing choice mutton during the threshing season call on D. L. Bruen, Stearns Prairie. 16-tf lloue and Lot For Male. A House and Lot in Columbus, cheap, Cash or time. 22-3t D. Anderson. A Bargain. I have a few fine graded bull calves which, to save the trouble of weaning, I will sell now cheap. Time for pay ment given if desired. x A. IIksuicii. Stray Sheep Came to my residence on the 31st ult., two miles west of Duncan, ten sheep, two black oues in the lot. The own er will prove property, pay charges, aud tako them away. I9.tf Herman Bqumaxan'. Fresh OyxterN at JI. VogalN. Can bo had by the case, can or dish. Extra selects, per can 60c Selects, per can 55c Standards, per can 50c BY TUE DISU. Raw, 25c Stew 25c Fried, 40c Give them a trial. 23-tf MRS. STUMP. .Millinery of Elegance. I have received a very large stock of fall and winter hats and bonnets, the finest that was oyer brought to Columbus. Ladies cloaks, suits and notions of all kinds. Will sell at the lowest price. Concentrated Extract ofTobac co lip. Paton Bros., Genoa, Xanco county, are sole agents for Platte county for the Hill Settle Tobacco Co., St. Louis, and from experience can recommend this preparation as one of tho safest and most valuable sheep dips in use. 17-8 While at Humphrey, Stop at the Granville Ilonse. Mr. Jacob Steflis has completed his large and commodious hotel and will be pleased to see all of his former patrons as well as new ones. First class rooms aud beds as well as first class table. Farmers and traveling men call on him. He has every facil ity for making you at home. A good livery attached to hotel. 21-tf STOCK SALE. The undersigned will sell at Platte Center, Monday, Octoijeu 15th, '83, at 10 o'clock sharp, the following high grade cattle: G cows, G4 three-year old heifers, 23 two-year-old heifers, 7 yearling heifers, 13 yearling steers, 1 three-year-old bull, 2 yearling bulls, 1 span of work horses, 1 thoroughbred Poland China boar. Terms: All sums under $30, cash. Above that sum, one years time will be given on good bankable notes at 8 per cent interest. The discount for cash will he made known on the day of pale. John W. Early. J no. Huuer. Auctioneer. 23-2 STOCK SALE. I will sell at public auction at my residence at Stearns' Prairie, on Friday, Oct. 19th, 1883, Commencing at 10 o'clock a. m. sharp, the following property : 1 span No. 1 horse, 1 colt two years old, 10 cows, 7 heifers, all in calf, 3 steers 3 years old, 4 spring calves, 21 sheep, 35 pigs, 1 6ow with S pigs, 1 set double harness, 1 riding cultivator, 1 stubble plow, 1 breaking plow and 1 harrow. Also, a lot of household furniture. Terms of Sale, Twelve months credit on all sums over $10, with bankable notes. Sums under $10, cash. Eight per cent, deducted for cash payments on all sums over $10. Caroline Muhluck. John Hubkr, Auctioneer. 23-2p Land for 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 aud corrals, corn cribs, windmill and 2 pumps (water 40 ft. from surface), some fruit and forest trees. Also 1(30 acres, 120 under cultiva tion, 7 acreB of forest trees. Both tracts have first rate stock range, and road facilities. ?2,500 for each tract, on easy terms. 15-x R. Mackenzie. Turner' Ifook Store. Webster's Unabridged Diction- One qr. paper and 24 envelopes (good) 02 Slates 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 McVicar's Elementary Arith metic 40 McVicar's Complete Arithme tic Part 1st Go Part 2d 65 Ray's Arithmetic Part 3d G5 " " "2d 40 . l8t " Higher Arithmetic. 20 1 10 18 25 McGuffey's Eclectic Speller .. revised u II II ' " 1st Reader " 25 "2d " " 40 " 3d " " 50 "4th " " 65 r.,y. a i n- All other school books at simi lar low prices. Drawing paper per 24 sheets... 50 " " German, mounted, per yard 100 JBAlbum8, every style and price, cheap. A. & M. Turner. CInmn Mule ScnoI. Piano, per term 20 lesions $10 Harmony " " 10 Voice Culture " " 10 Sight Singing " u in class... 3 " " " " in private 10 Terms, One-half in advance, bal ance at close of quarter. Mrs. Rose T. Paox, Miss Lillian Smith, 24-tf Miss Bosk L. Noatg. Stock Feeders. I can furnish oil meal at the follow ing prices: $29 per ton, $15 per 1,000, $1.60 per hundred. Bran aad shorts always on hand by the toa or 100 weight. Julius Rasmcssxk. COLUMBUS XAXXITS. Our quotations of the markets are ob tainedTuesdayaftenioon.snd are correct and reliable at the time. GKAIN, AC. Wheat w Corn,. ................. Oats new, Rye Flour 30ft4M PKODUCK. Butter, laftrr Egg". flff&jo Potatoes, winwf MKATS. Ilams,... J2 Shoulders, f Sides, livk stock. FatHogs JSSfff FatCattie 360 Sheep Coal. J?' $1350llScS Hard iawv v Rock Springs nut J Rock Springs lump Vtaa Kansas w H0TICE. The County Commissioners of Platte county, Nebraska, have declared the fol lowing Scction;llnes open as public roads, viz: A road commencing at northeast corner of Section 28. Town 18, Range 1 east, running thence south on Section line and terminating at southeast corner or Sec tion 33, Town 18, Rango 1 east. Also a road commencing at southeast corner of Section 27, Town 18 west, running thence south to Loup ork Ala'o a road commencing at southeast corner of Section 20. Town 20, Range 4 west, running tbence north on Section line to a point where the Newman Grove and St. Edward road crosses V3??" line between Sections 8 and 9, Towa SO, Range 4 west. Also a road commencing at southwest corner of Section 7, Town 1, Rangs .8 west running tbence south on Section line and terminating at southwest coraer of Section 19, Town 19, Range 3 ' Also a road commencing at southwest corner of Section 21, Town 19, Bnn 4 west, running tbence north one mile to northwest corner of said Section 21, thence east on Section line and terminat ing at Lookingglass divide road, where said road crosses the Section line on the north line of Section 19, Town 19, Range 3 west Also a road commencing at northwes t corner of northeast , of Section 3d, Town 19, Range 4 west, running thence east on Section line and terminating at northeast corner of Section 32, Town 19, Range 8 Also a road commencing at northeast corner of Ssction 4, Town 17, Range 1 east, running thence south on Section line and terminating at southeast corner of Section 16, Town 17, Range 1 east. Also a road commencing at northwest corner of Section 25, Town 18, Range 1 oast, running thence south ou Stlou line to southwest corner or Section 12, Town 17, Range 1 east, thence west on Section line to southwest corner or Sec tion 9, Town 17, Range 1 east. All objections thereto aud claims for damages must be tiled in the office of the County Clerk at Columbus, Nebraska, on or before noon of tho 1st day ot De cember, A. D., 188j. Bv order oi County Commissioners. Cblumbus, Neb., Sent. 19, IS!. JOHN STAUFFER. 2-,t County Cleric. HOTICE. THE STATE OF NEBRASKA,! County or l'LATric, f Among the records and proceedings of the District Court in and for Platte coun tv, State of Nebraska, at the September term, 1883, it Is interalla thus contained "In the matter ot the application for the sale of real estate of Josephine Wyss, au iu4ttne person." On the petition of Euiil Pohl, guardian of Josephine Wyss, an insane person aud inhabitant of Platte county, Nebraska, praying for a license to sell real estate for tne support and maintenance of said Josephine Wyss, It is ordered by the court that the 29th day of October, 1883, at 9 o'clock a. m., at the court bouse in Columbus, Platte county, Neb., be lixed for the tunc and place of hearing said petition, aud that notice of the same be published In the Columbus Jouknal, a nowspaper pub lished and iu general circulation in said county, for three successive weeks prior to the bearing, notifying all persons in terested in said estate to appear at said time aud place and show cause, if any, why said license should not be Issued in accordance with said prayer. A. 31. POST, Judge. I certify the above to be a true and correct copy of said order. Witness my hand aud official seal at Columbus, Neb., this 22d day of Septem ber, 1883. C. A. NiwmaS. 23-4t Clerk of the District Court. Notice of Sale under Chattel Kort- NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of a chattel mortgage, dated on the 6th day of February, 1883, and on the 6th day of February, 1883, executed by Jacob Weber to Christian Neidig, to secure the payment of the sum of S75.10, and upon which there is due the sum of $75.10 and interest from the 6th day of February at 10 percent. The mortgagee leeling un safe and insecure has taken the property h ereinafter described and I will sell the property In said mortgage, described to wit: One dark bay horse twelve years old; one dark horse twelve years old, with white spot In face; one second handed double wagon; one harrow; one twelve-inch breaking plow; one Orand Detour stirring plow, and one set of double harness at public auction in the village of Humphrey, iu Platte county, Nebraska, on the 25th day or October, 1883, at 1 o'clock p. m. of said day. Dated Sept. 26, '83. 23-at C.NEIDIG, Mortgagee. A WORD OF WARlim FARMERS, stock .raisers, and all other interested parties will do well to remember that the "Western Horse and Cattle Insurance Co." of Omaha Is the only company doing business ia this state that Insures Horses, Mules and Cattle against loss by theft, accidents, diseases, or injury, (as also against loss by Are and lightning). All representations by agents of ether Companies to the contrary not withstanding. HENRY GARN, Special Ar't, 15-y Columbus, Neb. GROCERIES! ALWAYS ON HAND A FULL AND NEW LINE OF GROCERIES WELL SELECTED. FRUITS! CANNED AND DRIED, of all KINDS. GUARANTEED TO BE OF BEST QUALITY. DRY GOODS ! A GOOD WELL SELECTED STOCK. ALWAYS AS CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST, ALSO BOOTS & SHOES ! THAT DEFY COMPETITION. BUTTER AND EGGS And all kinds ofjcountrij produce ta ken in trade, and all goods deliv eredfree of charge to any part of the city. FLOUR! KEEP ONLY THE BEST GRADES OF FLOUR. 10-tf J. B. DELiMAIf.