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rTFF ' --. - 1 --- f "v yV "-." - V r-f 'JS "" , $tfttttt$tcal WEDNESDAY MARCH 31, 1886. A. & N. TIME TABLE." Pa. Freight. Leaves Columbus... 8:10 a. m. 2:00 p.m. Bellwood...8:35 " 2:50 " " David City .9:00 " 3:35 " " Seward 10:10 " 6:05 " Arrives at Lincoln.. 11:25 " 8:30 " The passenger leaves Lincoln at 3:55 p. m., and arrives at Columbus 7:15 p. in: the freight leaves Lincoln at 6 a. m., and arrives at Columbus at 1 p. m. D. D. WadB worth is in Oregon. L. C. Thompson was in town Tuesday. Prof. W. B. Backus visited Silver Creek Friday. , In this locality the "beautiful snow" lingers. Churches were in demand last Sunday evening. Choice saner kraut at Herman Oehlrich & Bro's. ' 34 Baby carriages and express wag ons at Henry Gass's. Gentlemen's fine cassimeres for suits at Galley Bros. The snow Saturday last was a BurpriBe'to some people. A splendid line of now style ginghams at Galley Bros. The Western Cottage organ for sale-aA-li.-Tc-., " J. H. Reed has been very sick and is confined to his bed. One Bccond hand cook stove, No. 8, for sale at Henry Gass's. 2-48-4 John Walker, Lindsay, P. O., auctioneer, at ono per cent. 42-tf Ladies' embroidered robes for summer wear at Galley Bros. J. M. Macfarland, Esq., went to Denver Friday on legal business. That lark's song Sunday morning had some melancholy strains in it. One of the finest lines of spring and summer goods at Galley Bros. Conductor C. II. Sage was water bound here several dayB laBt week. The B. & M. R. R. bridge is re paired and trains are now running. Bkood Makes fok Sale. I have twenty that 1 will sell. G.W. Elston. 4-tr The snow is not 60 "beautiful" any more, because we have so much of it. A large and select line of Swiss and Hamburg embroideries at Galley Bros. Charles Distlehorst, accidentally shot the other day, is mending slowly. W.-A. Rainbolt, president of the Norfolk National Bank, was in town Monday. James Reader, Esq., of this city, attended district court at Fullcrton last week. Larry Rosslter was in town Mon day. Ho says Omaha's streets are full of sleighB. The Columbus Creamery Co. have bought a new engine, and an ad ditional churn. Address John Plumb, Columbus P. O. for good hay, delivered in the city or in stack. 1 For Rent." Two rooms over Chinu's drug store Inquire of Gus. G. Becher & Co. L. II. Leavy returned Saturday from tho west, where ho has been purchasing land. ' A. Henry, Esq., and wife, of Omaha, 6peut Sabbath in the city, re turning Monday. Jobio Wells came home last week kor a two week's vacation from his school in Lincoln. Dr. W. L. Armstrong, near Post ville, will have a sale of personal .property April 21st. Chas, Mockbeo aud J. C. Martin of Silver Creek, killed 31 geese ono .afternoon Inst week. Fred. Zoll started Saturday for .Colorado Springs, where he expects Ho pass tho summer. Tho Wilberforce Coucert Com ,pany are booked for the 14th of April iat the Opera House. Wm. Meays and family, of At lantic, Iowa, are occupying the Wells farm east of tho city. i The Columbus Maennerchor, as sisted by other home talent, will give a concert before long. Swan Nilson, ono of the substan tial men of West Hill, was in town Thursday on business. Mr. Hunt, the dentist, Is doing excellent work, as is attested by his numerous pleased customers. The bakery on 12th street, for merly Mr. Ferguson's, has changed hands, James Austin, proprietor. Regular communication of Har mony Chapter, No. 13, O. E. S., Fri day, April 2d. By order of W. M. Albert Luth, of the Farmer's :Home, is out again looking consider ably bleached after his 6pell of sick- B6BB. A select line of silk embroidered Newport scarfs, all colors and shades, prices $3.50 to $10 each, at Galley Bros. Loan on Seal Estate at lowest rates and most favorable terms. No Belay. Inquire at First National jBauk. 35-tf George Scheidel of Platte Center, gave us a pleasant business call Thursday. His burg is flourishing 'finely. - The Journal is on sale, each week, at the book and news stores of E. D. Fitzpatrick and B, Hartman, at 5 cents a copy. , Otto Huer has been appointed mail weigher on the B. & M. between Colambus and Atchison, and makes Ms first trip today. x There will probably be bo con losta for members of the school board this spring. That is, correct. th 4V WW vava mtwmw ACari. We have received oar spring stock of dress goods, carpets, hosiery, laces, etc., and respectfully ask yon to come and inspect the same. Our prices are such as will induce you if in need of anything to purchase of us. We can duplicate Chicago and New Tprk prices on any thing you wish. Orders by mail promptly and carefully at tended to. C & L. Kbameb. Prof. Backus is still the agent for. Hoakea, Eells & Co's. iron school desk. Mr. and Mrs. Guy C. Barnum and Mrs. J. W. Early and her son Ed. started for California Sunday, on a sojourn. School vacation this week. Some pupils would rather have the ad ditional week's vacation in hot weather. Miss Martin, sister of MIbs Ida, who haB been attending the Univer sity at Lincoln, is expected to visit her sister here. Prof. Cramer, Supt. Tedrow, Miss Canavan and Miss FoBter will attend the state teachers association at Lin coln this week. Delila Davis went back to her school in Crete. She has been home for a few weeks on account of scarlet fever raging there. O. L. Baker has 38 good horses and mules for salefor cash ox on time to suit purchaser. Call at his barn and seo them. 47-3 J. H. Mitchell, Mayor of Gencseo, 111., has property interests here, and takes a lively interest in the future welfare of Columbus.. A stock of' stationer's articles for sale cheap or exchango for land or cattle. Call on or address Journal, Columbus,- Neb., soon. J. W. Love, Esq., of Fremont was snow-bound in the city Monday morning, and gavo tho Journal a pleasant call on business. The Kramer's aro receiving tho first installments of their now spring and summer goods. Louis returned from the east last Friday. A. Smith, boot and shoemaker. Repairing neatly dono. Work solic ited. Half-soling 75 centB, at Hcm pletnan's store, Eleventh st. 34-tf The school house in DistTl2, was burned last Thursday night. This is the second building this district has lost by fire within six months. O. L. Baker put a fine, "new dray wagon on the streets yesterday. It looks old-fashioned to seo "Jim" Brindley handling freight again. Geo. Q. Hampton, one of the sub stantial farmers of Postville, waB in town Saturday and made the Jour nal office a pleasant business call. Mrs. Mary Costello and family, of Humphrey, has removed to Oma ha. The Journal follows them to keep them posted on Platte county news. We have received 25 ladies New markets, spring styles, which we will sell at $5.00. They are really worth $10.00. Come and get one. C. &L. Kramer. Bert Arnold killed 55 ducks last Saturday. W. Y. BisBell killed 47 the next day, making s total of 102 ducks killed in two days. Now we want a snake 6tory. The Misses Plumb have opened drees making rooms at Luth's Hotel on 15th street, whero they will be pleased to have their lady friends call on them. J. T. Brewer, went cast yester day morning. Wo hope he will re turn successful in the enterprise he has started out on. As fiue a lot of gentlemen's 6hoes as were ever brought to town can be seen at Galley Bros. Tho celebrated Emery shoo is among them, $3 a pair, a calf siioe, warranted. 7-45-tf Gcorgie Brodfuchrer, whilo play ing last Friday, lost his hat, and on trying to crt it ran against a barb wire fence, cutting his head very bad ly, no is now improving. Rev. G. W. Wainright of Blair, Secretary of the American Bible Society for this region, will preach in the Presbyterian church in this city Sabbath morning April 4th. 'The students of the High School are canvassing the propriety of giving a series of entertainments for tho purpose of purchasing an organ for. the High School a' good idea. A squad of surveyors passed through here last week on their way to run a lino for tho extension of the Cedar Rapids branch from that place to $paulding. Fullerlon Telescope. Grace Church April 4th, Sunday School 10:30 a. m., morning service 11 :00 a. m., evening service 7 :30 p. m. The Rev. John Williams, Rector of St. Barnabas, Omaha, will officiate. Monday of last week Wm. C. KiBtler, head miller in tho Madison mills, at Madison, was accidentally drowned. He has been a resident there two years and was 24 years old. The annual meeting of the Platto County Bible Society will take place Sunday evening, April 4th, at the Congregational chnrcb. A general invitation is extended to this union meeting. W. H. Trekell, a former yonng business man of this place, now of Geneseo, 111., has been spending a few weeks here visiting old friends. He returned to his eastern home on Monday. There was no preaching in the Congregational, Presbyterian or Methodist church Sunday on account of the illness of the pastors of tho two latter and the absence from town of Rev. Bice. Money to loan at once and with out delay on real estate, in large or small amounts, on time to suit Promptly, quietly and at the' lowest possible' rates. Apply to Gus. G.I Becher Co, 19-tf G. W. Kibler, traveling 'salesman for A. M. Turner, has taken my organ apart from top to bottom and has left it in splendid shape. It was in bad condition. Mrs. Chas. Swain, Columbus, Nebr. 48-tf Quite a number of teachers and others went to Dorrence last Friday evening to an exhibition at the close of Miss' Ida Martin's school, and had a very pleasant time. Miss Martin is a universal favorite. The committee appointed to select a hose cart has accepted the one built by D. W. Camp, of Lincoln, and have ordered the treasurer to pay $175, the amount in full. The Bissell team possesses the finest cart in the State. Egg sociables are now the rage. Every young lady brings an egg along writing her name on it. Each young man draws one of these eggs out of a bag, and must act as an escort for the young lady whose name is inscribed on tho egg he draws. The school houBe in district No. 12, in this county, five miles north of this city, burned the night of the 25th. The property was worth $700. This is the second school building burned in that district within six months. It looks like the work of an incendiary. Barnhart Bros. & Spindler's trav eling man, F. S. Verbeck, was in town last week, water bound. He made this office several visits, - taking an order for printing material and leav ing us a good impression of himself and tho house for which he labors so assiduously. "Fatty" Nelson, of Norfolk, was in town Monday. "Fatty" is a very funny fellow, and can enjoy a joke better than any man we know of, but if any of our Norfolk friends want to havo somo fun with him, ask him how he enjoyed his last trip to Columbus. Tho laugh" is on "Fatty" this time. The Journal desires all ministers in the county to forward us, for pub lication, each week, the subject of their next Sabbath sermons, also (the next day after the event) brief notices of marriages solemnized by them. The latter clause of the above request applies equally to Justices and others. Mrs. Rev. S. Goodale returned Thursday from a four months sojourn in California. She visited San Fran cisco, Oakland, San Diego, Los Ange les and Santa Barbara, liking the last better than any other she visited. At San Francisco she met Abner Turner of this city, also sojourning in Cali fornia. Mrs. Goodale does not think she would like California as a placo of residence the climate is too ener vating. 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 The vacation of the public schools is well earned and will be duly appre ciated by both pupil and teacher. The work since the last vacation has been good throughout. The long and con stant strain to which teachers are subjected in governing and teaching the irrepressible American youth makes their work peculiarly trying, and tho successful termination of a session is always a matter of con gratulation. The Madison Democrat, No. 1, is received at this office. It is edited by Bohannon & Secly, and gives evidenco of printing ability, report ing skill and general good qualifica tions. There is no better guage of the general activities of a town than the advertising columns of the local newspaper. This young aspirant for public favor and its elder brother, Blakely's Chronicle, are sufficient able to represent Madison in good shape, ahead, as i9 'generally tho case. ' City election, Tuesday, April Gth. There is talk of putting only two tickets in the field liquor-license and anti-liquor-license. The prohibition people have, by early action, rather precipitated that issue upon the voters, and many of them, opposed to .prohibition, are convinced that the best way for individuals and parties, too, (considering the possibilities of the fnturc) is to combine in one ticket the stronger elements opposed to prohibition: It would seem that a good, strong ticket could bo nom inated on the basis of enforcing our present laws. Tho following, from the Boone County Argus, will be of interest to our local readers. If the roads ra diating from here are -extended, of course it increases the facilities of our business men for increasing trade : A big railroad meeting was held last week in one of the counties northwest of us to induce the TJ. P. R. R. to extend the Albion branch to a point on the Eikhorn Valley road. It was claimed at the meeting that reliable information had been re ceived from the U. P. R. R. that our braneh would be extended and the town site company of Chambers will offer inducements for the railroad to stop there. Albion Argus. Tho bridge and railroad meeting Thursday evening last was presided over by R. H. Henry, W. A. McAl lister, sec'y. The committee ap pointed to confer with the C & N. W. authorities reported progress. A number of committees were ap pointed for different branches of bridge work. We do not give the proceedings' in full for obvious reasons. Any suggestions that those interested may think of making can be given to Messrs. Anderson, , Sul livan, Jseggi, Delsman, Basmusseo, North, Morse, -Pohl, Becker, Routsoa, Galley and Oehlrich of tho committees. When as- itinerant merchant comes to this city and attempts to dispose of his wares, those of our business men, affected by such, rush pell mell to -the printing office and use their endeavorrto get the editors to give the-interlopers fits, and the public a sermon on patronizing bomb institutions, which request is usually granted. But when a snide concern comes in selling rubber stamps, etc., which conflict with the printing offices, these men so eager to eeenre the assistance of the newspaper men in their behalf, are the first ones to lay in a supply, because it may possibly be the means of saving them a few cents in a printing bill. These enter prising business men do not discrimi nate between good and bad work, and are content so long as they persuade themselves .they have made a half dollar in the transaction. We hope the wholesale merchants will adopt a rule to refuse credit to any man who prints his own stationery by means of a rubber stamp, for certainly they look 'upon him with suspicion as to his financial and business standing. Falls City News. Alonzo Miller returned last week from Virginia, where he was visiting his sister, Mrs. Miner. Lon gives a graphic account of matters -in general in that section of Uncle Sam's domin ions. .The natives there (near Nor fdlk) conduct their life work about the 6amo as their great grandfathers did. Lon's sister (recently from Michigan) has a northern cook stove, and has visitors from miles around the stove is a museum in itself. Ho saw one threshing machine, said to be the only one in a district a hundred miles by sixty. Everything in the way of farm implements is of the primitive order ; much of what living they havo is mado by the gun, and times havo been hard, especially hard this winter. Notwithstanding their average politics, even they think that this country needs a republican ad ministration. Sells' Saccessfal Show. We learn from the Sells Brothors that we are booked for a visit from their big show than which there is no larger. They will shortly bring to our doors a circus and menagerie that has for the past fourteen years secured the favor of the public, en riched its owners, and grown to enor mous proportions. Tho fame of the Sells Brothers and their gigantic cir cus and menagerie has preceded them, and we have no hesitancy in assuring our readers that a rich treat is in store for those who delight in the sports of the arena or pursue the study of zoological nature. Our ter ritory has been allotted to the Sells Brothers by the mutual understand ing of the several big show owners, and no other concern of consequence will appear here this year. The Union Pacific put a force of men at work this morning making grade for a branch running north from their line, in the direction of the cemetery, west of town, tbougL how far it is to extend and what its ulti mate destination seems at present to be a mystery. Right of way has been secured through 40 acres (as wo understand of Jas. Balding's land), and whether this is for a spur line to the ranch of the Oregon Horso & Land Co., or a mere desperate move ment to capture the territory leading out northwest from the city, and shut out any attempt of tho Northwestern to get up through the county from this point, remains to be seen. Evi dently there are more movements on the railroad board than appear on the surface. Fremont Herald. Ibi iVlemoriam. Hall ok Wildky Lodgk 44, 1. 0. O. F.J Columbus, Nebraska. ) Wiikrkas, F. Frederick Schcck, who died March 18th, lSSti, was a member of our Lodge and by his decease Are havu lost a worthy brother and member, liesolttd, That as a tributo of our es teem and fraternal admiration or bis character and conduct among his fellow, we deeply deplore hi3 loss, and as a mark of our regard for his virtues, that our lodge room be draped for oO days. Resolved, That wc hereby express our heartfelt sympathy without the widow and family of the deceased in their be reavement and this visitation of Divine Providence by which their loss and ours is but another reminder of the suro decay and death of all humanity. Resolved, That a copy of these resolu tions lie spread upon me memorial pages of our lodge aud also presented to the widow and family of this our departed brother. II. J. Hudson, ) J. E. Hoffman, Com. C. A. Newman, ) ThejCnicago & Northwestern Ry. Co. have issued a circular stating that Mr. J. A. Mnrray is appointed pas senger agent of that Company for territory embraced in Nebraska, Col- f orado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, south of 45th parallel .and Utah Northern R. R. in Montana, with headquarters at Omaha, Neb., in place of J. II. Mountain, the appointment to take effect April 1st. W. N. Babcock is the general western agent, address, Omaha, Nebr., for Council Bluffs, Omaha, and all lines of tho U. P. and B. & M. railroads in Nebraska, Kan sas, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Dr. Powers Dentist. Teeth extracted without pain. The Dr. will make his celebrated $20 upper sets of teeth for $15. These sets are of superior workmanship and contain two gold fillings. Call on the Dr. if you want good work. In office every Monday, over Ernst & Schwarz's. 39-tf Ftr Kent. The store building known as the "Sheehan Saloon," near the U. P. depot ; also tho Bar Fixtures. This is a fine chance for a live man. It is the oldest saloon stand in Columbus. In quire of Becher & Co. 47-tf Notice. All persons knowing themselves indebted to us will please call and settle by May 1st. Pebkinson & Cabrig, 47-3 Piatto Center. For Bale. Horse, baggy and harness, an elegant rig, for cash or on time. 47-2t . J. E. Tabker. Dcvrsusce. 'Last Friday was the last day of the term of Miss Ida Martin's school at-Dorrance. In tho evening they gave a very good entertainment. The program was carried ont as follows : Song of welcome by school ; welcome speech by Miss Murdock ; dialogue by Amy Roe and Sarah Amelia; recita tion by Charlie McKay; recitation, Miss Lou Amelia; tableau,Innocence; serenade song, by school; declama tion, Laura Trulove ; Evening on the Farm, Theo. McKay ; Tablean, Wom an's Rights ; song by the little folks, "I am Jesus' Little Lamb ; recitation and tableau, Little Jim; dialogue, Trials of a Milliner; dialogue, Entor taining her big Sister's beau ; tableau, Rising Sun ; song by school, JHappy Land; The Midget's Greeting, by Pearl Wood and Charlio McKay; Nellie Lee, by Charlio Gerrard; Wreck of tho Hesperuss, by Miss Amelia; The New Baby, by Emma Gerrard; song by school; dialogue, The Irish Servant; dialogue, Little Joey ; song, Now I lay me down to Sleep; dialogue, Courtship under Difficulties; tableau, Flour of the Family : the first represented a kitch en and a flour barrel setting in tho center of tho room, and secondly rep resented tho barrel falling to pieces and a little girl was in tho barrel; "Asleep at tho Station," by Miss Ame lia; tableau, Tho light of the Moon ; recitation by Stella Gerrard ; dialogue, The Poor Old Maids ; song, Bringing in the Sheaves ; tableau, Miss Ophelia and Topsy; tableau, Watching and Waiting. Tho "New Church Organ" was thou represented by having a choir and congregation, Sister Brown keeping time with her head, the Dea con wiping his eyes and looking his hymn book throngh and through to find the 'piece; but abovo tho sound of the choir, singing "To Mansions in tho Skies," could be heard the shrill voice of tho Sister, who afterwards explains tho troubles of having a church organ, to a friend. Miss Mar tin then' dolivered a very nico piece, and tho entertainment closed, after the reading of the paper published by Mies Amelia and Mr. Fitzpatrick. Mrs. Murdock presided at tho organ during the evening. - E. Shell Creek Items. Mr. Sabin has rented tho farm of Dr. Armstrong. Mrs. G. Glass is very sick, cause premature confinement. Calves, lambs and piggies arc com ing in, demanding caro and attention. Farmers are preparing for spring work, getting implements, seeds, etc. roady. All danger of high water is prob ably over now; tho roads are begin ning to dry up. Mr. Thomas Jones lost a valuable colt. The auiraal was gored by a herd of cattle in the yard. Moral : Keep them apart. The patrons of Platte Center post office want it mado a money-order office. It has become quite an im portant office anyhow. Miss Nellio Potter has just closed a successful term of toaching in dis trict 31. Tho patrons of the school would like to see her teach here again. Mr. Pat. Duccy has received com pany wc are told a family bringing 10 daughters, tho youngest 14 years old, and 4 sons. Fix the roads and bridges on Upper Shell Creek! Old Elm Creek thrcateuod the Platto Centerites with a little freshet on Monday, but as "weeds never perish," perhaps there was no special danger for them. No oflcnco of codrso intended. Soruo of our Upper Shell Creek neighbors havo not come up quito to tho standard of being better than they ought to be. They arc grum bling because their hopes of having a railroad cross old Shell Creek up here have been defeated, as it seems. Columbus is blamed for that, and sho may chucklc-nvor it, but tho saying is, "tho last laugh is belter than the first." X. Y. 54. PaleHiine. Wc aro having bouio more weather. Oliver Guilcs's now house is about read j' for occupancy. The singing school at Mt. Pleasant closed Saturday evoniog after a very pleasant term. Mr. Henry Dress has moved on tho Estcnaugh placo. Mr. Dress was married only a short time ago. Swcn Ecklund, Frank Larson and three other young men expect to start for Dawes county by wagon next week. Messrs. Rob. and Will Gillespie havo moved into their new house. They have a well 119 feet deep in which they are putting an Eureka wind mill. There was a magic lantern exhibi tion at the school house Thursday evening. From reports of the per formance wo would not recommend this show for ladies especially. Miss Gertrude Jones and Martha Hanchett returned from the Colum bus high school last week. Miss Ger trud'o will teach the Palestine school expects to commence Monday next. Messrs. Ellis Brooks and L. S. Dor man started for Dawes couuty this week, and others are soon to follow from that vicinity. By the way, wiH Dawes county hold many more peo ple ? Platte and Boone counties have many representatives Ihcre, and we want them to reflect honor on their former homes, as no doubt they will &o. Dank. -Dlatrict .-Viae aad Ticialty-. Farmers are preparing for spring work. F. N. Hess and George Galley cap tured a monstrous turtle a' few days ago; it brought tho scales down to 32 pounds. . Mis? Lizzie Haney is visiting her FIRE INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE AND LOAN AGENCY, HENRY RAGATZ, Agent. I represent a number of as good and reliable Insurance Companies as can be found anywhere, and would respectfully ask for a share of the patronage of the .public. HEM BAGATZ, 11th 8treet, Columbus, Neb. WERMUTH & -DEALERS IN- Heavy and Shelf Hardware, Stoves and Tinware, Pumps, Guns and Ammunition. The Celebrated Moline Wagon Sold Here. BERGER & STURGEON Wish to announce to the Merchants of Columbus and surrounding country that thev have added to the BROOM BUSINESS formerly carried on by Mr. Berger, a stock o'f WOOD AND WILLOW WARE, Which thoy will soil as CHEAP AS ANY HOUSE WEST OP CHICAGO. In spection solicited. 10mar3mo sister on Shell Creek. Mr. John Plumb is also visiting friends on Shell Creek. Fear of a flood is all past now, but nevertheless some did exporiouco quite a fright somo time ago. The water covored a considerable portion of the conntry abont here, and. we have beard that it took away several acres of Mr. Jacob Guter's bottom land. George Galley and F. N. Hess were seen.cruising about tbo Galley mansion in a boat, during the high water, it being the only way they could get to the stable. The Loupe Valley Literary Society, whoso regular meeting is hold every Wednesday night in the school house, was well attended at its last meeting, the house being crowded. The ques tion for debate was, Besolved, Should secret societies 'be abolished! The affirmative was supported by Mr. John Loye and Mr. P. J. Lawrenco ; tho negative was aided by Mr. John Plumb and Mr. Wm. H. Fee. The decision was in favor of the negative. Patijick. Best 1st the World. Ottumwa Lily Corn Starch has been brought to the highest attainable quality by employing the best skill aud scientific aid that money can fur nish. It is the most strengthening and health-giving food now before the pnblic, and is especially recommend ed for children and invalids. Every package guaranteed strictly pure. Remember and ask your grocer for Lily Corn Starch. BIRTHS MILLER To Mrs. Lon 27th, a son. Miller, March MARRIED. TUTMAX McKEAN Thursday, Marcli 25th, 18S0, at 11 a. m., in tbe Pres byterian Church, by Rev. J. W. Little, Dr. T. L. l'ulman of Riyerton, Iowa, and Miss Jessie McKean of this city. A great number of tokens of friendship were received, and the happy couple left on Friday for their luture home at River ton, Iowa, followed by the blessings of their numerous friends and acquaint ances. STEXGEIl MXNIN'C.-On Thursday, March 23tb, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. II. Miessler, Mr. Fred. Steuger and Miss Lena Hinniug, all of this county. A large number of invited guests were present on the happy occasion. The Jouknal unites with the. many lriends of tho young couple in wishing them long life and that abundant prosperity which thcit many good qualities assure them. LOCAL NOTICES. Advertisements under this head cents a line each insertion. live Ilidcs pelts, wool and poultry, highest price paid. Office at Jaeggi & Schupbach's old staud. T. Keat ing. 30-tf Wm. Schillz makes boots and shoes in the best styles, and uses only the very best stock that can bo procured in the market. 52t For good yonng breeding stock of all kinds, call at Bloomingdalo stock farm. A. O., Neb. Ilcnricb, Platto Center P. 30-tf ' ObIobh! ObIobm! - A fine lot of Red Weatherfield on ions for sale at Becker's Grocery. J47-2t Laid for Male. acres in Platte Co., 120 acres in Platte Co., 25 acres broko. Address D. R., care of Jour nal office. 4-tf Xreea Tor Sale. Asb, Boxeldcr and Catalpa. In quire of Fred. Stengcr, l4 miles east of Columbus. 49-3p Jaxt Arrived. 20 head of young brood mares, for sale for cash or on time, or for trade. 46-4p L. D. Clabk. Wasted. Stock to herd at Rowe Ranch, six miles west of Columbus. 49-2p A. T. Rowe. The Beat Keller Oate UiBsre ia the World. Every farmer should use them. Sold by D. Anderson. 22-tf Potatoes. Fjvo hundred bushels early Ohio potatoes for sale at 50 cts. a bushel at ray house, three miles west of Colum bus. Good for seed. 4S-2p Patrick Murray. BCETTCHER, 20-tf BEKGEK Sc STUKeEOI. Fer Heat. Two hundred acres No. 1 land, good for corn or oats. Will furnish everything and givo one-third of crops, or renter furnish everything and I take, one-third. 49-2p Patrick Murray. deed fastare. I will take cattle and horses for my pasture, 4j miles west of Platto Cen ter. Hair section fenced. Good well wator. Horses 75 cts. a month, and cattle $1.75 for the season. 49-3p Exemerc Secut. A .lie. 1 Farm for Sale, Containing 240 acres of choice land, 5 miles southwest of Humphrey, in this county. Terms reasonable. For fur ther particulars inquire of or address T. Keating, Columbus, Neb. 4-tf Take Notice! All accounts not settled with us. either by cash or note immediately, will be put in an attorney's hands for collection. We mean business. Please call and settle. Cabrig & Lynch, 46-tf Platte Center. Berger Sc Stargeoa Wish to announce to the merchants of Columbus and surrounding coun try that they have added to the Broom Business formerly carried on by Mr. Bergcr, a stock of Wood and Willow Ware, which they will sell as cheap as any house west of Chicago. In spection solicited. 47-tf Berger & Sturgeon'. FOREST TREES!! l'cr Thousand. White Ash $150 Box Elder 1 75 White Elm 3 00 Sycamoro 3 00 Soft Maple 250 Lynden (Basswood) Cut a! pa 5 00 48-4t John Tannahill. Herd Notice. W. T. Rickly & Bro. will have chargo of tbe Rickly ranch, south of tho Lo.up river this season, and will take all the cattle and hordes they can get for tho season at reasonable rates. This is ono of the finest stock ranges in tho we9(, living water and plenty of shelter. Special rates to parties having 50 head and upwards. Call on or address, W. T. liickiy & Bro., Butchers, Columbus, Nebr. 48-4 i5o to John llemplemaa'M For your Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes and Groceries. A fow of his low prices are here given : Arbucklc's or any other pack ago cofl'ee, 15c each or 7 for. .$,1 00 Climax, bpearhcid or other plug tobacco, per lb Soda or salcratutvl papers for. . Soap, usually sold 4 for 25c, at 5c per bar, and regular 5c bars, G for Matches, 25 boxes for 45 'Hi Salt, per barrel 1 75 Starch, all kinds per package . . 03 Scrubbing brushes 10 A good winter cap 25 Gloves and mittens, from 25c upward, and everything else cheap in propor tion. 11th street, next door west of Runcbe's harness shop. 38-14t Red Clover, Timothy, Red Top, and Blue Grass Seed atc Herman Oehlrich & Bro's. Grocery Store. . -iC-Sm NO HUMBUG ! But a Grand Success. RP. BRIGHA3I'S AUTOMATIC WA- ter Trough for stock. He refers to every man who has it in use. Call on or leave orders at Goorge Yale's, opposite Oehlrich's grocery. 9.6m Afi TTpril Send 10 cents postage It I ft I ind we will mail you -ML -1- free a royal, valuable, sampic box oi goous mat win put you in tbe way of making more money at once, than anything else in America. Both sexes of all ages can live at home and work in spare time, or all the time. Capital not required. We will start you. Immense pav sure for those who start at oneo. Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine. 38-y OCH SON'S ! Ca . toaar fddiL mvtxmtm aad aw and lafaau wear aad wgwiinrni lorn mutUiHid H MtlaaUUBaBlBWBViiBllHOBkai nw I UIIOI OUTTRAX LIFE INSURANCE CO. OrciaclmmsUi, ! John Davis, President. . P. Marshall, Secretary. Assets ever 3,25O,O.0O. Issues the popular Life Sate Endow ment Policy. Over 600,000 sold in Nebraska ht the JA8t two years, and over 50,000 in Co ambus. Also makes loans on Beal Estate oa long time at .a low rate of interest. For terms apply to K. D. THURSTON, Special Agt. Omcx: At Journal Sanctum, Co lumbus. Nebr. 40-tf GROCERIES, Crockery and Glassware You will always find a FRESH and well selected stock. Fancy Groceries mad Fime Teas a Specialty. Wo handle the celebrated iw IIIglioNt market price paid for country produce. City orders delivered free of charge. B&Tclcphono No. 2G. FROM & WAKE, RleTeata Street Celaaiv.rVel. 19-tf COLUMBUS KABXET8. taincdTueaday afternoon, and are correct and rcliablo at the time. grain, AC. Wheat 16 Corn in ear 1C Cornshelled 13 Oats new . ltt Oats (white) 18 Rye 30 Flour 24OS0O pkouuck. Butter, 712 Eggs, 7 Potatoes, now 3T50 MKATti. Hams, 1216 Shoulders, 810 Sides, "10 livk arocK. Fatnogs 3603 80 FatCattlo '- "34 Uoal. Iowa 5 00 Hard M 00 Bock Springs nut 6 B" Rock Springs lump "" Carbon 6 00 Colorado 6 00 MolninsMaieMs! BEARDSLEY & JEWELL, PROI'KIKTOKS. UQHUUEBTS, SSoBSTOKES, SIC, ETC. B3T"This bring the only shop in Platto county where any carving or engraving is done, wo are, of courie, enahled'to give better geucr.il satisfaction tli.iu any agency. 11th St., Bouth of IT. P. Depot, COI.lLnitUM, . IKIIKAKKA. i:-tr SPE1CE & NORTH, Gcnnral Agent for the Sale of REAL ESTATE. Union Pacific, and Midland Pacific R.R. Landa for sale at from $:t.00 to $10.00 per acre for cash, or on five or ten years time, in annual payments to suit pur chasers. We have also a largo and choice lot of other lands, improved and unimproved, for sale at low price and on reasonable terms. Also business and residence lots in the city. We keep a complete abstract of titlo to all real es tate in Platte County. C21 COLUnBIIN, 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 CH EAP AS THE CHEAPEST, ALSO BOOTS &TSH0ES ! 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