Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 31, 1884)
V Co iu m&us Journal, WEDNESDAY DEC. 31, 1884. Toys At cost At A. & M. Turner's. Mask ball to-night Ms:er farm I tare. A fine list of new books at A. & M. Turnef s. Horse blankets and lap robes at F. H. Rusche's. 32-5 Coffins and all kinds of funeral goods at Manger's. You will save money by trading at Wermuth & Boettcher's. 21-tf Christmas cards in silk, satin and plush at E. D. Fitzpatrick's. Remember the Band dance this evening at the Opera House. One of Oehlrich Broe. valuable doga was poisoucd last Monday. Remember the grand mask ball by the Band on New Year's eve. When every ba6e burner fails to give you satisfaction try a Grand. Pride of the Kitchen Soap, for cleaning tinware, at Wm. Becker's. 31-2ra Guns and ammunition are sold by Wermuth & Bcettcher at bottom prices. 20 Only one of thoBO Grand square base burners left at Krause, Lubker & Co's. Rev. Roberts preached last Sun day, morniug and evening, at the M. E. church. Thos. Thomasin says that he and some of his neighbors are still losing some stock. 1 The celebrated base burner "Splendid" for sale at Wermuth & Ttfwttr.hfir's. 21-tf The celebrated Molinc wagon sold at very low figures at Wermuth & Bcettchcr's. 20 Thermometers here indicated yesterday morning six to eight de grees below zero. The best heating and cooking stoves for the least money at Wer muth & Boettcher's. 21-tf The largest and best assortment of cook 6tovcs and rangeB at Wer muth & Boettcher's. 20 r. J. Lawrence denies the charge of iuceBt, and haB tendered a bond for his appearance at district court. We notice by the Mirror that Albert Rieder is the manager of Hulst & Trice's lumber yard at North Loup. All persons indebted to ub on noto or account are requested to call and Bcttle. Taylor, Schutte & Co. J. W. Early continues in the in surance businessupon the dissolution of the firm of Early, Niblock Ss North. Morrissey Bros. & Weaver al ways pay the highest prices for all kinds of grain. Give them a call. 32-5 Gentlemen you will please call and settle your accounts by Jan. 1, 18S5. Respectfully, Carrig & Lynch. o"V-2t Krause, Lubker & Co. offer spe cial inducements in order to close out every heating stove they have on hand. Geo. Heuggler 6ays that cattle in his neighborhood continue to die, notwithstanding the Bnow in the stalks. Those who have seen Nebraska's exhibit at the Exposition at New Orleans say it excels everything else there. No goods delivered on Christmas and New Years day. Store open only from 9 a. m. to 12 m. Julius Ras mussen. 34-3 The streets were crowded with people Saturday. A little warm weather, so to speak, will bring them out. A business man tells ub it is es timated that fifty-nine firms in Oma ha are destined to fail during the next month. Thousands of men in the cities are reported out of employment, and their families suffering for the neces saries of life. The Firemen's ball Thursday night was attended by a good crowd who had a very pleasant evening's entertainment. Last and only chance in this year to get a fine heating 6tove cheap, cheaper than ever before, is at Krause, Lubker & Co's. "Prof." Shackel has skipped the town, to all appearances. Some are wishing that ho would, at least, re mit for bills due. Albert Luth haB purchased a sec tion of laud in Nanco county to which ho expects to remove some time dur ing tho coming year. John Timothy, Esq., dealer in school books, stationery, etc., at Platte Center is the authorized agent of the Jourxal at that place. 5-tf A. & M. Turner's book and mu sic store is now located in the Jour nal building, Eleventh st. School supplies kept on hand. Tho school bonds were negotiated with Preston, Kean & Co. of Chicago, netting nearly 95 cts. on the dollar the $11,000 bringing $10,413. The David City Marshall has been investigating the condition of the flues of that city and found quite a number of them defective. Mrs. B. F. Stump had a hearing last week, Wednesday, before Judge Rickly on a charge of defrauding her creditors and was acquitted. Lost, at the Opera House, Christ mas night, a watch charm, pistol pat tern. The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at this office. O. L. Baker haB on hand a lot of new buggies which he will trade for cows and young ?tock. Also horses to exchange for the same kind of properly. 35-2 Toys At cost At A. & M. Turner's. Toys at co ' at A. & M. Turner's. A. & M. Turner have moved their book and music store to the Journal building on 11th at. They are selling their stock of toys at cost, to close them oat We understand that the goods of E. W. Ott were attached tho other day by Goodrich of Omaha, and that an assignment was made for the ben efit of creditors. After the present stringent times it is presumable that everybody will be more careful in making expendi tures, and be sore to live entirely within their actual income. Any person having young stock or cows which they would like to turn into a nice, new buggy, a horse or a span of horses will be accommo dated by calling on O. L. Baker. Carl Kramer gave his employees an oyster supper at Vogel's Christ mas eve; as one good turn deserves another, they presented him with a gold pen and a gold-headed cane. Major North, writing home from New Orleans, says that the people with the Wild West show go into neighboring orange groves and pick three dozen oranges all for 25 cts. A citizen suggests that after the township law shall have been amend ed it should be published in pamphlet form with a copious index, for distri bution among all officers interested. Chas. Ziegler saith the base burn er they bought will keep fire forty eight hours with one hod full of coal. It is the prize stove exhibited by Krause, Lubker & Co. at the fair this fall. 5-33-tf E. L. Heath, of the David City Republican, stopped its publication one day last week. A. G. Wolfen barger, his former partner, steps into his place, and will continue the publi cation. If Judge Rickly expects all the pretty brides that he marries to kiss him, he should keep his lips clean ahnvpfl. The stubbles he had on Monday would deter the moBt retir ing ones. Parties knowing themselves in debted to the undersigned and whose account is past due, will please pay the same before Jan. 1st, 1885, or it will be collected by law. Julius Rasmussen. 34-3 It is proposed to have a special Nebraska excursion to the Exposition at New Orleans some time in March or April, if very cheap railroad rates can bo secured. We will keep our readers advised in the matter. Wednesday week, at about day light, M. K. Turner was kicked on the left hip by one of his gentlest big horses, and was laid np for eight days. Ho thinks there were no bones brok en, but he knows they were awful sore for a while. Jno. Knobel has bad fifty sheep killed by dogs, and is getting tired of it. The hard times seem to bring the dogs together, at the stock yard. Last Sunday, in broad day-light, two entered tho yards and killed a sheep in a very short time. Mrs. John Boans, Bons and daugh ter left for their new home at Garner, Arkansas, on Tuesday. They were among the first comers to these parts, and have many warm friends who are loth to see the pioneers leave. Rising Independent. Parties having dogs that they set any value upon would do well to keep them out of John Knobel's stock yard, as they have begun, this season, to kill his sheep, and he is determined to kill the dogs before they kill any more of his sheep. Those in need of a good thor oughbred or a fine graded young Durham bull had better watch out for the sale bills of Mr. A. Henrich, announcing uis tmra annual sate. These 6ales aro beginning to be favorably known for good stock and reasonable prices. As to sidewalks, we understand from Mr. Miner that his bids to the City Council were according to the advertisement asking for bids and proposals, and that the so-called low est bid was only for a sidewalk with two stringers instead of three, as called for by the Council. All parties knowing themselves indebted to me are requested to settle their accounts at once. All accounts not paid beforo the 10th day of Janu ary, 1885, will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. I will do just as I announce, therefore take notice and save costs. John Heit kemper. 36-2 Michael Maher, Esq.,was in town Friday, on business. Mr. M. is one of those thrifty farmers who believes in going with the times, so far as the sale of farm produce is concerned, and doesn't see any special reason for complaining just now, with a good! crop of corn in store, and pork a fair price. The dance to be given this even ing by the Cornet Band promises to be a very enjoyable affair. The "boys" ought to have a benefit, as all the money they ever get in this way, they invest in better equipments. We understand that the cash realized now horns, have. five of which they already Two runaways from the Genoa Indian school, on their way to the Winnebago agency, children aged 14 and 16 years, were found several nights ago by Mr. Zuts, a farmer liv ing near Hoskins, while hunting for a stray calf, at a haystack. The feet and faces of the children were frozen, and their bodies numb with cold. The farmer took them to hiB home and cared for them. They are now able to get around a little on their hands and feet. PcmBtJ. David Loeb is down from Kearney. E. T. Graham was in town Saturday on business. Judge Rickly was very ill Monday night with asthma. Theo. Brugger is spending his holi day vacation at home. Michael Morrissey of Plattsmouth was in town Saturday. J. E. North and wife are expected home to-day or to-morrow. S. E. Phillips of Platte Center, re turned home Friday morning. John Wise's smiling countenance was visible on the streets Monday. Sheriff Kavanaugh is around again after a tough siege with an abscess. Thos. Burke's two ions are up from Omaha to spend the holidays. J. E. Munger returned last week from a visit to Wisconsin, his old home. Mrs. H. J. Hudson, whose serious illness was reported last week, has recovered. Fred. Zoll started last Thursday for a visit to his old home at Phil adelphia, Pa. Mrs. Richard Jenkinson has been severely afflicted with rheumatism the past week. Perry Lusbbaugh and family left Tuesday for Ainsworth, where they expect to reside. Miss Jennie Condon was out Mon day for the first time in a week, having been ill with a "cold." O. H. Archer of the Journal force, started Saturday for a holiday visit with relatives at Staplehurst, Seward county. Carl Wermuth, Tom Coffey and Will. Paynter were up from Omaha to spend Chridtmas with friends in the city. Miss Nettie Yanalstine arrived home Christmas from Chicago to spend a few weeks visiting with her friends. Jonas Welch was in town Saturday. The Shell Creek Mills-have been run ning all through the severely cold weather. Tom Rossiter passed through tho city Thursday last from Platte Center on his way to Omaha in charge of some stock. S. J. Marmoy was up town Mon day on business. He haB a very dis tressing cough, that almost exhausts him, at times. Miss Mamie Winslow is at home for the holidays, having returned from the seminary at Lake Forest, 111., on Wednesday last. Jacob Ernst, Sr., was in town Sat urday, the first time in two weeks. He has been afflicted with rheuma tism, beBideB a bad "cold." Marshall Smith, formerly of this place, more recently of Denver, has removed to Cheyenne, and is engaged in the commission business. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Scott of Butler county start shortly for a six months visiting tour among friends in Missouri, Kausas and Kentucky. James McAllister, Jr., of Montana is visiting his parents here, and ex pects to take in the Exposition at New Orleans before he returns homo. L. G. Stocks of Genoa was in town yesterday. He informed us that L. F. Ellis, formerly of this place, died there yesterday morning at 8 o'clock, after about a day's illness. Elmer Sheets, one of the teachers in the Schuyler schools and a former resident of Columbus, was in town Saturday. As we learn from disin terested parties, Elmer is rising in his profession. G. W. Barnhart of Lodge Pole was in town Monday laying in a supply of- Holiday presents, &c. He says this is the last time he will visit a town till the first of April. George was always a man of his word, but we are inclined to think he will change his mind on that subject. At the several Sunday Schools in the city Christmas Eve, Santa Claus, as nana, made all the children glad by his numerous gifts. He did not fail to appear either at their private homes, and in many instances again left more valuable presents. Then followed the Christmas dinner to young and old, with dainty flesh of fowls and sauces rare and nice, ac companied toward morning on the part of the older folks with horrid dreams of dreadful accidents, and scenes which would frighten the bravest souls. Upon the whole it has been a week of joy to young and old in ColumbuB. Uncle Johnny Walker was in town yesterday and gave us a very pleasant call of a few minutes. He is very much interested in county and township affairs, and expresses an opinion, universal now in this county, that onr taxes are altogether too high. He denounces, in unmeasured terms, the township law, but says that the system is all right. Having lived under a good township law, he speaks from experience. Every man who pays his taxes wants to know what there is to show for all the money expended. Capt Wadsworth has sold the Lindell House to Messrs. Frank and Jno. Anson. The change in proprie- IIUIO Will UV UUbCBBlMbU UJ VUBUO otherwise, and the establishment will 4n W 1 I w fr fcAMAA iaA A WW W A W M w Mk be condncted for the present with the same help. The Capt. is not to leave us, but has rented a dwelling in the north part of the city, and will take a short rest. The seventh annual meeting of the Nebraska State Bee Keepers As sociation will be in session at Tecom seb, Jan. 14th, 15th and 16th. M. L. - r -- Trester, Sec'y. will forward you a certificate entitling you to reduced rates, if you notify him immediately what route you wish to take to get there. We suppose his post-office is Tecum seh. Scfceel Report Rell efHeier. High School Arthur Gray, Elmer Smith, Ella Heisington, Clara Weaver, Libbie Coffey, Eddie Ballon, Matie Wadsworth, Ida Meagher, Phonnie Cushing. Mr. Brindley's room Bert Galley, Tommy Boyd, Arthur Arnold, Geo. Ferley, Abbie Deane, Nellie Hoising ton, Annie Hurd, Emma Erb. Mr. Tedrow's room Ida Baker, Herman Brodfeuhrer, Annie Hamer, Willie Little, Susan Smith, Charlie Stillman, Callie Welch, Belle Lam bind, Bradford Becher, Eva Clark, Katie Coffey, Alvin Coan, Walter Henry, May Summers, Clarinda Shel don, Maude Tiffany, Lou Tiffany, Albert Parker. Miss Martin's room Enla Rickly, Estella Becher, John Stauffer, Luther Jones, Mazie Albaugh, Bertie Cool idge, Willie Kent. Miss McGath's room Roy Slattery, Alva Slattery, John Randall, Lau rence Johnson, Alice Elston, Mary Brake. Miss Coulter's room Agnes Keat ing, Abbie Hurd, Amelia Krause. Miss Bauer's room Alfred John son, Annie Becker, Willie Coffey, John Huber, Fritz Gregorius, Myrtle Novell. Mrs. Brindley's room Katie Flynn, Mamie Becker, Georgie Post, Howard Routson, George Ifland, Willie Gre gorius, Craig Turner, RoBie Flynn, David Marty n, Freddie Rawlins, Tommy Parker, Rennie Hake. Mrs. Ballou's room Marie Kretzch mar, Mary Bader, Abbie Keating, Ethel Galley, Annie Stauffer, There sia Stovicek, Olga Blasvat, Minnie Tannahill, Mollie Cannon, Katie Louis, Henry Keating, Jacob Lien hart, Louis Schroeder, Walter Galley, Carl MoBchenross, Eddie Jones, Earn est Kretzchmar, Willie Scott, Died rich Harms, Willie Reedy, Fred. Bader. Average D1U7 Attesliaco. 34 24 33 27 50 34 36 27 40 305 Per Cesi. of Attisduce. 94 80 90 84 87 80 87 90 70 84 Sip't. Xsrollmist. High School 3G Mr. Brindley's 30 Miss Martin's 37 Miss Coulter's 32 Mrs. Ballou's 57 Mr. Tedrow's 43 Miss McGath's 41 Miss Bauer's 31 Mrs.Brindley's57 Total, 364 Accidental Death. Henry Cordes lost his life Saturday night last at the Hammond House by accidentally falling down a stairway and fracturing his skull. We understand that a coroner's in quest was held Monday on the body, the jury being Gns. Lockner, Prof. Backus, Mr. Elston, Geo. Smith, Mr. Mockbe and Steven Mead. It would seem, from the testimony that the de ceased was badly intoxicated at half past ten o'clock Saturday night, two witnesses, H. Ragatz and Archibald Floyd testifying to that fact. Mr. Hammond came home on the Denver Express that night, and probably at near one o'clock found the unfortu nate man breathing his last. Mr. Cordes had been a citizen of Columbus for several years, engaged most of the time in the land business, and we understand, had accumulated considerable property; among other things, a valuable farm in this county. A Walking Skeleton. Mr. E. Springer, of Mechauicsburg, Pa., writes: "Iwas afflicted with lung fever and abscess on lungs, and reduced to a walking Skeleton. Got a free trial bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, which did me so much good that I bought a dollar bottle. After using throe bottles, found myself once more a man, completely restored to health, with a hearty appetite, and a gain in flesh of 48 lbs!" Call at Dowty & Chinn'a Drug Store and get a free trial bottle of this certain cure for all Lung Diseases. Large bottles $1.00. 3 The Journal job department is prepared to furnish, on short notice, all kinds of commercial work, such as letter heads, note heads, bill heads, statements, circulars, envel opes, cards, dodgers, posters, &c. ; visiting cards; lawyers' briefs; pamphlets ; catalogues ; sale bills, &c. Satisfaction guaranteed. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Ad dress, M. K. Turner & Co., Colum bus, Nebr. tf Backlea' Araicn Salve. The Best Salve in tho world for Cots, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guar anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per bc-x. For sale by Dowty & Chinn. june 18-y Corn Starch is the most delicious of all preparations for Puddings, Cus tards, Pies, &c. None equals it in Purity and Whiteness. This starch never varies; is made from selected Corn ; a marvel of strength and whole somenesB ; more economical than any other, and iB recommended by the best Chemists as being free from adulterations. Ask your grocer for it. Saturday week, while Thomas Flynn was returning home from town his team became nnmanagable, and dumped him out at the torn of the road opposite Bauer's, lauding him on the frozen earth. The first he knew was that he found himself crawling towards Bauer's. Mr. B. had seen that he wonld, in all probability be thrown out, aud was with him in a short time. Dai. Ceadoa'M Flrttt Say. See what can be bonght for cash, for the next 30 days : Tap-soled boots $2 25 18 yardB dresB goods 100 Cassimere, per yard 55 Alaska overshoes 100 181bs.sugar 100 Kid gloves, wool-lined 60 Oil-tanned gloves, lined 75 Platte Ceater Ite: The town clerk seems to be kept going, qualifying the "brand new" officers. Christmas day was kept here as a strict holiday; the stores wero all closed and no business done. Our township treasurer is kept em ployed counting the "ducats" that must be paid in before the new year. We are glad to learn that Mrs. W. N. Powell, who has been seriously ill for some time past, is recovering rapidly. The Italian gentlemen of this vicin ity do not seem to appreciate the doubtful compliment paid them by the Democrat. We learn that several of them who prefer to be known (and who are proud of it) as Irishmen have stopped their paper in consequence. Our boot and shoe maker, Mr. Chas. Bergold, reports business "all his fancy painted it" and money plenty. He says he has to work all day and part of the night to keep up with the demand. He has sent east for his family, and expects them here in a week. "The boys" were enlivened on the evening of the 23d by a fight at long range between two men who must have been paying New Year calls (before the time) but as the bridgo insisted on keeping between them, and as neither of them liked to hit such an old friend, the affair terminat ed without bloodshed. Charley, "our" barber, reports sharp practice and plenty of it ; but we are afraid of the "worm in the bud," as we hear of four young men who made a contract and made it firm and sure oh ! that the first of them who shaved or in any way custailed his beard for the term of two months should "get up and bar the door, oh!" no that is wrong should forfeit $10 for the benefit of the rest. The township board met at tho office of the town clerk Saturday laat for the purpose, we suppose, of get ting their business in order, prepa tory to stepping down and out. They seem to be consoling themselves with the belief that it is tho fate of all pub lic servants to get thoroughly cu blessed, and the hope that they will bo able to pay tho other fellows back "in the sweet bye and bye" when we meet at the school house again. In the meantime they adjourn to "Dave's." It is so cold in the office. The services at St. Josephs (the new Catholic church in thi8 town) were held for the first time on Christ mas day. The Rev. Father Bonifacio officiated, aud we bad the pleasure of listening to the vocal and instrumen tal music of the Platte Center choir, ably led by Mrs. John Kehoe and sister, and we would like to say here that Mrs. Kehoe deserves the grateful thanks of the people of this neighbor hood for her efforts in training and educating the musical tastes of the young folks. The church is a splen did building and the thanks of the people are due to tho Rev. Gentleman who so ably acquitted himself of tho trust placed in him of getting tho bnilding ready in so short a time, especially when we take into consid eration the difficulties that he had to meet and overcome in bringing the work to a successful completion. A ytcxr Chvrch Completed aad Paid For. The Presbyterian church at Lost Creek junction was completed about the middle of October, but there has been an unavoidable delay of two months in paying for it. The lflBt bill has now been paid. Tho first plan was for a concrete bnilding. A deep, broad, foundation was laid and walls three feet high put on this. Just at this stage, and before tho concrete had thoroughly dried, the flood, last spring, beat down the walls and discouraged the people. The flood left a strong foun dation of home-made rock, on which the present frame edifice has been erected. Tho cost of the building was $1200. Tho Presbyterian board of church erection furnished one third of this. Without this tho church could not have been built; nor with it, unless the people of Lost Creek and vicinity had been liberal in contributions of work and money. A few dollars of the subscription still remain unpaid. Thia money will be used in purchasing furniture. There is preaching once In two weeks at 2:30 p. m., followed by Sabbath School at .3:30 p. m. All w&o can conveniently do so are cordially in vited to use these means of grace for tho spiritual welfare of themselves and their families. L. Alllaace Mectlaf. The Banner Alliance met at the Rcdenbaugh Sehool House, Dec. 27, 1884, the president, Wm. Mullen, in the chair. Several interesting speeches were made in regard to the coming legis lature. The following named gentlemen were duly elected to attend the State Alliance, which is to be held at Lin coln, commencing Jan. 27tb, 1884, and continuing four days, viz : J. S. Freeman, D. L. Bruen, T. A. Potts, and H. S. Redenbaugh. The meeting then adjourned to meet with the Literary Society, Jan. 7th, at 7 p. m. Everybody invited, both old and yonng. D. L. Bbuen, Sec'y- liest Creek. Mi6s Irene SIoss is spending her holidays at home. Sleigh bells are now heard in our streets, and winter seems old fash ioned. Mr. Fred Jewell ia enjoying his vacation, visiting friends in Filmore county, of this state. The apron party given by Hiss Murdock was a novel affair, and one of the most pleasant of the sesson. C. SACEIFICE SALE ! On account of the stringency in money matters and the low prices of grain we have determined, for the NEXT 60 DAYS, to close out our; winter stock of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS SHOES At such prices as will make the poor able to buy better goods than they could afford to buy before, and the rich anxious to buy more than they are really in need of. This Sale will be for Cash Only ! Give us a call before you purchase somewhere else. Please remember the place, J. H. Galley & Bro., ELEVENTH ST., COLUMBUS. JAMES E. lias now on band a Parlor Suits, Chamber Suits, Kitchen Suits, All for salo at Moderate XrIoes. PIZAL'I VTViyMfiW mjjm A Fine Hearse at the ROOMS OK ELEVOTn STREET, COLUMBUS, WERMUTH & -DEALERS IN- Heavy and Shelf Hardware, Stoves and Tinware, Pumps, Guns and Ammunition. The Celebrated Moline Wagon Sold Here. r Township I-a-w. Mk. Editor: "There is something rotten in Denmark," m tho saying is, in regard to this law. Your remarks in the Journal a few weeks ago wero very timely and just. Either the law 18 imperfect or our town officers need to have it explained. Some town clerks announce town meetings through tho pnblic printsor by post ers, others don't; some notify the members of the town boards of town board mcetinga by postal cards; oth ers give no notice at all. Does the law require any public notice to the voters or does it not? Where do those town clerks who notify the pub lic or their fellow officers of meetings get their authority to do so, or whore are the neglecting ones authorized to neglect such notice? Are they all right? Are they all wrong? Or which of them are right and which are wrong? Reason and common sense would seem to indicate and de mand that meetings of Ihe public for public business should be publicly announced, and that members of a board should be advised of the meet ings of such board. Hence it would also seem that those township clerks who Isue the proper announcements and notices are doing their duty and that those giving no notice are neg lecting it; or if the law is defective in this respect it ought to be amended and then enforced. Common Sense. A Farmer View. Editor Journal: I see by Secre tary McColloch'a report he recom mends the withdrawal from circula tion all of the one and two dollar bills. That might do very well if they would make every postoffice an order office, otherwise it would bo very inconvenient for people living in the country. The Secretary thinks it is the overproduction of manufac tured goods that is causing the pres ent depression in tho business of the country. Stimulated by high protec tion they have increased their capac ity so that if they wero all to run on full time they could manufacture enough in six months to meet the demands for one year. No mention is made in the president's message about inter-state commerce. No ; the railroads must not be meddled with, but may continue to do as they have for the the past fifteen years, tax all the traffic will bear, but everything must, be done to make an outlet for the high protection goods and to per petuate the national banks the two greatest frauds in our American gov- i ernment. If congress and the legis latures would squeeze the water out of the railroad stocks then give them a good round dividend on their actual cost and enough to keep up repairs, we could then ship corn from Ne braska to Chicago for ten cents per bushel, which would leave the farmer lfrom twenty -nee to twenty -eight MTJISTGER, splendid assortment of Book Cases, Bureaus, Sofas, &c, COFFINS, CASKETS. -AND- FUNERAL GOODS, OF ALL KINDS. 'EMBALMING and UNDERTAKING. Command of the Public. NEBRASKA. BCETTCHER, 20-tr cents per bushels at present prices. Will tho democratic majority in the lower house of congress attempt to give ns any reliof or will tho republi can legislature of Nebraska givo us maximum rates on railroads? FAItMEIt. TbouMamlM May So. Mr. T. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan., writes: "I never besifato to recom mend your Electric Bitters to my customers, thoy givo entire satis faction and are rapid scllors." Electric Bitters are tho purest and best medicine known and will positively cure Kidney and Liver complaints. Purify the blood and regulate the bowels. No family can afford to be without them. They will B&ve hun dreds of dollars in doctor's bills every year. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Dowty & Chinn. 3 Sidewalk. Editor Jounai. : Miner secured tho contract for sidewalks from City Cpuncil as follows : The 4 ft. sidewalk Ge. per linettl ft. above lowest bidder; the 8 ft. 7e; the 12 ft. 22c. On full lots of 136 ft. he receives in excess or lowest bidder, 4 ft. walk $8.10; on 8 ft. $9.52; on 12 ft. $31.92. And yet property holders complain of high taxes. Tax Payer. Holiday Good. Those yet in need of presents of toys, toilet sets, pictures, books, &c, &c, will find them, cheap and good, at A. & M. Turner's. Letter ftjlst. The following is a list of unclaimed letters remaining in the post-office, in Columbus, Neb , for the week ending Dec. 27, 1884: C Mr. Wm. Clark, J. A. Campbell, Mrs S. II. Clausen. I-' Gust. Fuhrer, E. V. Felton. II Mr. S. Ilarlley, J. B. Holems. Ei Charles Loren. JI Theo. Mayer, Mr. Henry C. 3luer. I Mr. J. Nccley, Z. Norton. P-Wm. Proves. S F. G. Slankey, W. O. Shonger. If not called for in 30 days will be sent to the dead letter office, Washington, D. C. When called for please say "advor- tised," as these letters are kept separate. H. J. Hudson, P. M.. Columbus, Nebr. LOCAL NOTICES. Advertisements under this head live cents a line each insertion. Toys At cost At A. & M. Turner's. Choice quality of Nebraska winter apples at "VVm. Becker's. 41-tf For eood voune breeding stock of all kinds, call at JJloomingdale stock farm. A. Henrich. 30-tf Wm. Schiltz makes boots and shoes in the best styles, and uses only the very best stock that can be procured in the market. 52t Brick! Thos. Flynn has on hand a large number of brick and is burning still more. Those who know they shall be in need of brick would do well to call at once. 11-tf PLATTE COUNTY LANDS! THE TIFFT ? GRAFF LANDS ARE NOW FOR SALE AS FOLLOWS. Price Description. S. T. Ji. per Acre. S.W.Joi S.E.K--13 1" least $1250 S.KotS.W.K 13 IT 1 " 12 50 S.KofS.E.Ji 14 17 1 " 12 60 S.I-K M " " 1500 3. W. M 15 1 1 " 100 E.KofX.E.X ....31 1" 1 " 1500 X.TS.K 1T x " 1500 N.W.J 28 17 1 " 12 50 X.KofX.E.K 23 17 1 " 12 50 S.E. K '-4 17 1 " 12 50 E.KorN.W.K-..3i 1" 1 " 10 Terms: One-third cash, balance on time to suit purchaser at 8 to 10 percent, interest. Apply to J. W. LOVE, 50-tf Fremont, Neb. COLUMBUS MARKETS. GRAIN, AC. Wheat 4. Corn In ear 18 Corn shelled 18 Oats new, 14 Rye 25 Flour 200275 PRODUCK. Butter, 1015 KVtra 22(225 Potatoes, 2530 MEATS. Hams, . S14 Shoulders, Sides 8 live stock. FatHozs 3 Fat Cattle W5 00 Sheep -00 Coal. Iowa fOOJ Hard HWJ Rock Springs nut J J Rock Springs lump TWO Carbon Colorado w We have made arrangements to fur nish to the subscribers of this paper,, that excellent agricultural and stock journal, The Xrhrutku Farmer, for the small sum of $1.K per your. Tho Farmer is published at Lincoln, Neb., O. M. Druse, Editor, and is devoted to agriculture and stock growing in the west. Everv farmer should take it Send $1.00 to this office and wo will have the Farmer sent to you. Ilurne I.owt. Saturday, Dec. 27th, a two-year-old sorrel horse colt, while strip in face; main and tail of fair length ; weighs about six or seven hundred. Lmvo information at Journal office or with E. Pohl. 3G-2 Julius Hotii. Notice of DImvoIhUoh. Tho partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned, under the firm namo of Condon & McKcnzio, has been this day dissolved by mutual consent, Mr. Condon continuing tho business at the old stand, and settling all firm matters. Those indebted to the firm aro requested to call and set tie immediately. Dan. Condon. 36-2 John A. McKenzir. ..and lor Male. In Colfax Co., near IMatto Co. line, 80 acres, 70 of which are under the plow; frame dwelling, horse and cow Btables, cow sheds aud corrals, corn cribs, windmill aud 2 pumps (water 40 ft. from surface), some fruit and forest trees. Also 1G0 acres, 120 under cultiva tion, 7 acres of forest trees. Uoth tracts have first rate stock range, aud road facilities. $2,500 lor each tract, on easy terms. 15-x II. Mackenzie. TAX-SALE NOTICE. To the heirs of Dorothea Wolfe.l, or whom it may concern: You are hereby notified, that the prop erty described a follows to-wit: Lot No. 1, in block N'o. 130, in Columbus, situated in Platte County, and State of Nebraska, was purchased on tho 2iilh day of March, lfcS3, at tax sale by V. .J. Dale, aDd was taxed and delinquent Tor the years 187 J, '7.r, '7, '77, '7S, '7!), 'SO, and '81, that the same was taxed in the name of Dorothea Wolfel and that the time of redemption will expire on the 20th day of March, ISST. :..!. Dalk. Dated, Columbus, Neb., Dec. is, lssi. FIAI PKOOF. Land Ollicc at Grand Island, Neb.,) I(-e. 12th, 1SS1. ) NOTICE is hereby given that the following-named settler has tiled notice or his intention to make linal proor in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made tiefore the .Jmlj.'e or the District Court, at Columbus Nebraska, on the 2th day or January, 1S", viz: Peter Karney Homestead Kntry No. lMH.-i Tor the N. K. x, .Section 2 Town ship 1!, North, Range a west. lie names the following wilnes-e-. to prove hi-, continuous residence upon, and cultiva tion of, said laud, viz: T. Itrady. Henry McCabe, James Kutler, and Thomas Reagan, all or Platte county Neb. 3l" C. HUSThTTKU, Register. Notice of Sale under Chattel Mort gage. NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue or a chattel mor tirade dated on the 2d day of September, 1nI, executed by Lorenz Waibel and Mathias W.iibel to Pohl & Wermuth to hecure the payment of the sum or $i:W.7."i, and upon which there Is now due the sum or W 1.20. De fault having been made in the payment of said sum, therefore we will Jell the property therein dev ribed, viz., one sorrel horse ten years old and one bay mare five years old, at public aii.tion, In front of Jake Wa-uer's Feed Stable in the citv of Columbus, county oi i"- State or Nebraska, on the i.nn u.ij of .l.miiarv. ISS.V at one o'clock I. ill of said day. Dated Dec. 23d. 1S81. 1'om.it Wkkmuth, Mortgagees MACKAKLAND & COWDKUY, Attorneys. 35-4t GROCERIES ! ALWAYS ON HAND A FULL AND NEW LINE OK GROCERIES WELL SELECTED. FRUITS! CANNED AND DRIED, of all KINDS, GUARANTEED TO BE OF REST QUALITY. DRY GOODS ! A GOOD A WELL SELECTED STOCK, ALWAYS AS CII EAP AS THE CHEAPEST, ALSO BOOTS & SHOES ! J3TTHAT DEFY COMPETITION. J BUTTER AND EGGS And all kinds of country produce ta ken in trade, and all goods deliv ered free of charge to any part of the city. FLOUR! KEEP ONLY TnE BEST GRADES OF FLOUR. 10-tf J. B. IEI.SMAHf.