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A. AN. TIME TABLE.
Pass.
Freight.
Leaves Columbus..
Bell wood..
David City.
Seward ....
Arrive at Lincoln.
8:20 a.111
8:43
9:07 "
4:15 p.m.
5:25 "
6:10 "
8:45 "
11:15 "
10.-0T. "
11:15 "
The passenger leaves Lincoln at 3:55 p. m., and
arrive at Oiluinbua 7.-00 p. m; the freight leaves
Lincoln at 7 .-00 a. m., and arrives at Columbus at
2.-00 p. m.
UNION PACIFIC TIME-TABLE.
OOINO EAST. I GOINOWE3T.
Atlantic Ex. 4KW a. m. Pacific Ex. 12:10 a. m.
Om. local " 8.-00 " Denver " 2:M p. m.
Chicago " 25 p. m. G. 1. local . 8:10 "
No.24Fr't.. 110 a. m.No.23 Fr't. 4:15 "
NOBFOLE BRANCH.
P&u. arrives. 135 p. m. Leaver.
Fr't " 10:50 " I Loaves.
. e:15p. m.
... 80 u. m.
ALBION BRANCH.
Mix'd arrives 1:20 p. m. i Leaves
. .3:10 p. :n.
The mixed train on the Albion branch con
nects at Genoa with a mixed train for Fnllerton
tnd Cedar Rapids.
J. R. Meagher, Agent.
The Journal office for job work.
The finest cipars at Hall & Cair'a.
St Louis Summer sausage at PouI'h.
Organs! Call at A. fc II. Turner's.
John Wiggins was at Omaha last
week.
Hon. Geo. G. Bowman was at Wahoo
last woek.
John Wermuth was up from Omaha
last week.
Saturday was a regular corn day
very warm.
J. L Paynter returned to Omaha
Friday last.
Call and inspect our now dock at
Galley Bros.
The largest lino of rolea in town at
Galley Bros.
Seersucker coats and vests for S1.75
ut Miller Bros.
A cooling wave struck this part of
Nebraska Monday.
Will Paynter of Omaha was up on a
short visit last woek.
S. F. Fleharty was in the city the
fore part of last week.
Just received, at Miller Bros., a nice
assortment of ladies1 hats. 3-tf
Commercial printing neatly and
quickly done at this office.
Platte Center has voted 500 for
marshal and jail purposes.
-A full line of ladies boucle jackets
from 81.25 up at Galley Bros.
Cnpt. and Mrs. John Hammond are
visiting friends in Minnesota.
New line of cassimero and jeans at
the lowest prices at Galley Bros. 8-49-tf
As good as the best, and as cheap as
the cheapest, at J. B. Delsman's.
Louis Hoarld, of the D. P. force, is
visiting his parents at Peoria, 111.
We learn that Creamery stock is
now at a premium. Good enough.
Deleman keeps good goods, and will
not allow himself to be undersold.
Sheriff Kavanangh was in the north
western part of the county last week.
Rev. J. Q. A. Fleharty, of St. Ed
wards, was in the city Thursday last.
Martin Postal of Humphrey was a
visitor at the county metropolis Friday.
Judge Higgins and Frank North
came up from Omaha Monday evening.
Fresh strawberries and other frnits
every day at Herman Oehlrich & Bros.'
6-6
Dr. J. M. Taylor, of Wisconsin, is
the guest of E. L. Eggleston's family this
week.
Nothing but the beBt of everything
at Hall & Cain's establishment on 12th
street.
Mrs. Fred, lleimer 1ms returned from
a winter's sojourn with relatives in
Georgia.
Louis and Julius Phillips were up
from Omaha last week on a visit to
friends here.
A. M Jennings came down from
Central City Sunday and remained over
Decoration day.
A good many of our citizens went
out to Platte Center Sunday to witness
the game of ball.
Wolfenbarger and Hanly are on the
programme for a prohibition campaign
in Platte county.
Hall & Cain keep a first-class estab
lishment, and sell tho best of wines,
liquors and cigars. 3-lt
Come and buy you one of these
beautiful ladies' hats before they are all
sold. Miller Bros. 3-tf
- Those wanting first-class sale bills
and posters of any kind, should call at
the JounNAL office.
The largest and best assorted line of
fancy canned goods and dried fruits at
J. & A. Heitkemper's. 43-3-tf
Those wanting photographs of the
graduating class, please leave orders at
Tripp & Goetzinger's. fi
Mr. and Mrs. James Austin lost
their little babe by death last Saturday,
it being three weeks old.
New lawns, nansooks, checks, India
linens, Mulls and a full line of satins at
all prices at Galley Bros.
Government inspectors of the U. P.
railroad stopped over night in the city
Monday, on their way west.
W. H. Davis of Nance county came
down Friday on a few days' visit among
his friends of the "long ago."
Remember we carry one of the
largest stocks in the city and will not be
undersold for cash. Galley Bros.
Wm. Ryan of O'Neill City is down
looking after his business interests here.
His brick building is going up in good
shape.
Judge Ghordes Stull was in town
one day last week, the first time he
crossed the river since he came over on
the ice.
The Journal is on sale, each week,
at the book and news stores ofRD.
Fitzpatrick and L SibbernBen, at 5 cents
a copy.
Do not fail to examine our large
line of Oriental laces, from 2 inches to
45 inches wide at very low prices at Gal
ley Bros.
Good boys' suits for S1.35, all cotton,
at Miller Bros.
Bm-SSRaejUUSaf-fc
For Rest.
A large business room on Eleventh
St., suitable for dry-goods establish
ment. Inquire at the Journal office.
40-U
Tho lightning tooth extractors will
re-visit Columbus, Neb., near 'the last of
June, dates will be given of their visit
later.
Elmer Sheets stopped over yester
day on his way to Denver, where he goes
to complete his studies for a physician's
diploma.
Geo. Wagner, the genial proprietor
of the Rock Island Brewery, Rock Island,
HI., was in town the first of the week,
looking after his interests here.
Before investing in a sewing ma
chine, organ or piano, see A. & M. Tur
ner, at their organ depot, or address G.
W. Kibler, their traveling salesman, tf
Win. Newman in his endeavors to
run down and pen a pig olj day last
week was bitten by the animal on the
left hand which makes an ugly wound.
G. W. Ellston wishes it known that
he has sixteen Norman and Clyde mares
for sale, four to seven years old. Those
in
want of good animals should call
soon.
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The Misses May Kernan and Jennie
Colvin, of Chicago, HI., were the guests
of Mr. and MraC. A.Brindley Thursday
last, leaving on the afternoon train for
Denver.
Ladies of the M. E. church will give
a Fair, Festival and Supper, Wednesday
evening, June 15, at the Journal office
Hall, one door east of Kramer's store on
11th street.
Genoa sent down a delegation of
thirty-one to the commencement exer
cises of the High School, Prof. Moncrief,
Supt. of the Genoa schools, being among
the number.
Our stock is now complete in cloth
ing, boots and shoes, hats and caps. All
are cordially invited to inspect our
stock and prices. No trouble to show
goods, at Galley Bros.
J. N. Taylor has purchased the
Pinckney property on Nebraska Avenue,
in which he has been living for some
time, price 81,500. A sightly location,
and valuable property.
-A game of base ball was played tho
first of the week at Platte Center be
tween a Columbus nine and a nine of
Centerites; the former came out victo
rious by a score of 23 to 3.
Rev. R. Christenson of Wisconsin,
has been on a visit to friends in the city
the past week. He expects to return
home this week, accompanied by his
daughter, Mrs. Gus. Krause.
Miss Nollie Curtis began teaching
school in District 26, in Monroe Twp.,
last week. She relieved Mr. Hall for
tho balance of the term who resigned
his position on account of sickness.
The advance guard of the Gospel
Army arrived in this city Saturday last.
We learn a post will soon be organized
in Columbus, Mr. Gerrard's building on
13th street having been rented for their
use.
Our reporter's account of com
mencement exercises occupies more
Bpace that we had designed this week.
We expect to publish all of the essays
and orations of the class in succeeding
numbers of the Journal.
Henry Wurdeman was in town
Saturday looking about as well as usual.
He doesn't understand how it is that
some of the county papers had been re
lated as badly sick, when he was only
"under the weather" for two days.
Saturday night some unknown
person entered Krause Bros.' hardware
store by breaking a pane of glass in the
back part of the store, and stole about
three dollars in money, two revolvers,
six razors and some pocket knives.
Jaeggi & Schupbach proprietors of
the elevator roller mills, have contracted
with the United States Electric Light
Company, Chicago, for a 500 incandes
cent light plant to be completed by
July 1st. Tally one more for Columbus.
-Fred. Jewell of Dorrance, this
county, was in town Friday last and
gave tho Journal a pleasant call. He
"set up" the cigars to the boys and re
marked that he waB juBt back from a
week's trip to Illinois where he was
married.
We print elsewhere a graphic ac
count of how Queen Victoria looked at
the Wild West show. It will be inter
esting to many of our readers who are
acquainted with Buffalo Bill, Buck
Taylor and the Pawnees, and probably
some are acquainted with the Queen.
The S.-S. Convention is to be held
at Grand Islrnd June 8, 9 and 10. Mrs.
W. F. Crafts of N. T. City and Rev. J. E.
Gibbert of Indianapolis are to be pres
ent. The secretary advises to write out
credentials, if the certificates for dele
gates have not reached you. Take Bible
and Gospel Hymns.
L. L. Adams of Wisconsin, arrived
in the city Friday evening on a visit
with R. H. Henry, his son-in-law. In the
nine years since he was last in Nebraska,
Mr. Adams notices a wonderful differ
ence, and speaking especially of Colum
bus says he would not have known the
place, it has changed so much for the
better.
The Norfolk News, as a daily, has
leen coming to us the past week.
Thanks. The "daily" interests of our
sister city are now in good hands, and
we are satisfied that if the paper can be
made a "go", it will be under this man
agement; however, it takes a good-sized
advertising list to make a newspaper
prosperous.
The Journal job department is pre
pared to furnish, on short notice, all
kinds of commercial work such as letter
heads, note heads, bill heads, statements,
circulars, envelopes, cards, dodgers, pos
ters, etc; visiting cards; lawyers' briefs;
pamphlets; catalogues; sale bills, eta
Satisfaction guaranteed. Orders by
mail promptly attended to. Address,
M. K. Turner & Co., Columbus, Nebr.
Prof. Backus, after quietly getting
specimens of penmanship from all his
pupils at the beginning of the term, told
them that three prizes would be distrib
uted at the close of the term to those
showing the greatest improvement in
penmanship. These were allotted Friday
by a committee selected by pupils, as
follows: First prize, gold pen and hold
er, presented by E.- D. Fitzpatrick,
Abbie Drane; second, solid gold stud,
Rhine stone set, by Prof. Backus, Willie
Coolidge; third, a draw between Minnie
Meagher and Bert Galley, and both were
presented fine autograph albums, from
Carl Kramer.
Memorial Day.
Monday was observed with the usual
ceremonies of the G. A. R. at the Opera
House, presided over by W.A. McAllister.
The invocation by Rev. Snider, the
reading of the order by Mr. Coolidge, the
decorating of the memorial grave on the
stage to the unknown dead, by Mr. Tan
nahill, were well calculated to revive the
memories of the war of a quarter of a
century ago, while the address of Hon.
H. C. Russell, a warm tribute not only
of respect but of praise for the noble
patriotism of those who fell in battle,
for the perpetuity of our government,
kindled anew the fervor of 1861. and no
doubt had its effect upon the young men
who know of that time only by the his
torian's record, and the personal narra
tive of the soldiers yet living.
The choir, composed of Messrs Bow
man, Cornelius, Garlow and Henrich, and
Mrs. Garlow, Miss McKean, Miss Stock
del and Miss Stella North, with Mrs. W.
A. McAllister as accompanist at the
piano, added a very considerable to the
interest of the occasion by the fine ren
dition of appropriate songs and hymns.
The line of march was then taken up
to the cemetery, the band, the G. A. R.
and firemen taking the lead, and the
graves of the dead soldiers were fittingly
decorated with Mowers, beautirul em
blems of peace and purity.
Last Wednesday night at fifteen
minutes to eleven, about a half hour
after retiring for the night, Mr. and
Mrs. G. W. Galley were roused by a
crash of thunder and a ball of light
ning that seemed to be fearfully close
to them. George got up and went into
the kitchen, but had not proceeded very
far when he found obstructions in his
way. Something, evidently, was wrong.
Striking a light, he found that the elec
tricity had been at work on the chimney,
stove pipe, etc., the former being split
open, and the latter scattered all around
on the Moor, one of the singular things
being that a piece of oil cloth on tho
floor had disappeared entirely, "leaving
nor track nor trace behind;" this the
lightning is said to be able to do, with
any substance, literally causing it to
dissolve into the original atoms of which
it was composed. Another singular fea
ture was that the lightning cut a hole
through the ceiling near the stove-pipe,
about the size of a minnie-ball, and
neater than any mouse could have done
it. Mr. Galley thinks he and his wife
were probably fortunate in leaving tho
neighborhood of the kitchen stove when
they did.
Willie Coolidge, for three years past
has attended Prof. Backus's school, every
school day, without being tardy, and at
the end of each month, had the requisite
average to be on the honor-roll. This is
a school record of which any boy should
be proud. It has not been done without
considerable effort,as we happen to know;
it means a good deal, when you come to
think of it, of regular habits and steady
ways, for without these one could scarce
ly be well enough to make such a record.
We venture to say that no other county
in Nebraska can furnish a duplicate.
The principal society event at Carls
bad since the organization of the great
seaside and health resort, was the mar
riage, yesterday, of Mr. J. G. Reeder to
Miss Lillian Smith. The groom is a
popular young attorney of Columbus,
Nebraska, and the bride is the charming
and accomplished daughter of Mr.
Samuel C. Smith, the secretary of the
Carlsbad Land and Mineral Water Com
pany. The Record extends congratula
tions. National City Record.
Arnold F. H. Oehlrich started Sun
day last on his trip to Elmshorn, Hol
stein, and as he went in somewhat of a
hurry and didn't get to see his numerous
friends, he desires in this public manner
to say good-bye to one and all. The
Journal follows him, will keep him
posted on the happenings of this
vicinity, and wishes him a safe trip
across the waters, a pleasant visit and a
happy return to his many Nebraska
friends.
There are certain usages of society
that it is always well to observe, es
pecially by girls. Actions and ways not
usual to the gentler sex should not be
indulged in. Some things are to be
avoided because they are, in themselves,
bad; others, because they are unbecom
ing, and may give a wrong impression of
your character, and thus lead to bad re
sults. Girls, be always modest, gentle
and ladylike.
Prof. C. Scholz, owing to the success
that has attended the study of the
German language in the High School of
this city, has decided to open, during
vacation, at the High School building,
Monday, June 13th, a German class.
The prico will be only 81 a month, one
lesson each school day, thus affording
all those who wish to study the German
language a rare opportunity.
John H. Johannes, while unloading
corn at his residence last Wednesday,
was thrown out of the wagon bed in
front by a sudden move of the horses.
Becoming frightened they ran off, the
wheels passing over Mr. Johannes's left
leg, fracturing it in two places near the
ankle. Mr. J. will have the sympathy of
his many acquaintances in his enforced
retirement from work a little while.
The crystal wedding of Mr. and Mrs.
Thos. Peironet was celebrated at Omaha
May 26th, by a large company of their
neighbors, whose presents were numer
ous and handsome. The happy couple
were married at Amboy, HI., the bride's
name being Lizzie Selee. They have
one son. Many of our Columbus read
ers will remember them as residents
here, several years ago.
W. M Cornelius, Esq., returned last
week from a trip to Davenport, la.; he
gives a very graphic description of the
effects of the prohibition law on the river
towns of Iowa, and days there are 200
saloons in Davenport. Omaha, at which
place he stopped a day and a half, is hav
ing a wonderful growth past all previous
calculations, and surprising to everybody.
John Early last week sold the three
business lots on the corner of North and
13th streets, opposite the Congregation
al church, for 82,300. He bought them
five years ago for 8475. WTe understand
that the purchasers, Messrs. Boettcher &
Kersenbrock, the well-known hardware
firm, will begin their large brick build
ing at once.
Female Help Wasted.
Six good girls for general house work.
Wages 825.00 a month. Address J. H.
Goddard. EraDlovment and RasI Retain
j Agent, Cheyenne, Wyo. 6-2t
Commencement.
The Opera House was crowded to its
fullest capacity last Friday evening to
witness the third annual commencement
of the High School. The stage, which
had been decorated by John Tannahill
the florist, presented a neat appearance,
the class motto, "Labor Conquers All,"
in floral letters, arching the front.
The instrumental music furnished by
the Columbus orchestra was most ex
cellent; the Junior class, with very ap
propriate songs, and led by Prof. W. B.
Backus, adding their share to the en
joyment of the occasion. The school
board graced the platform with their
presence; Prof. L. J. Cramer, Supr. and
Principal teacher of tho schools, presid
ed, and nothing occurred during the en
tire evening to mar the full enjoyment
by the large audience, except that many,
who were attentive listeners, had to
Btand.
The salutatory by PhonnioCushing re
ferred to the hold which education has
upon the masses of the people, and
briefly compared the present ways of
life with those in vogue a fow centuries
ago, following tne progress or tnougnt.
and the struggle for liberty, declaring
that "free schools and tho printing press
are the chief enemies of the tyrant and
despot, and where they reign, education
is within the reach of all." Then fol
lowed some remarks on education in
America and its effects on our free in
stitutions, the salutatory closing in a
very happy reference to the "real school
of life" just about to begin to the grad
uates, "a school where the instructors
are the stern realities of the world, and
the intermission comes only with the
tolling of the bell that announces pro
motion to higher spheres of activity."
"Our Place in Life" by Nellie Lynch,
was a thoughtful study of the subject,
including the topics of personal influ
ence, character, occupation, aspirations,
possibilities, the trials of life, compan
ions, knowledge; her essay shows excel
lent good common sense,rising to a com
prehensive view of the subject by con
templating its more important features.
"Inventions," by Clarence Gerrard,
was a very sensible endorsement of the
good accomplished by inventions, and
contained recommendations well worthy
the consideration of our statesmen.
From the opening sontenco, "Pioneers
in a any human entersriso are always
met at tho beginning of their undertak
ing by ino settled opposition oi tneir
neighbors," to the closing, which plead
for tho payment of "a long-neglected and
well-earned tribute to the brain and
muscle that by honest labor are shaping
the destinies of the whole world," the
oration was listened to by the large au
dience with marked attention and in
creasing interest.
Martha Turner then delivered a care
fully prepared oration on "Communica
tion of Thought." She took up as her
theme the question as to whethor or not
virtue can be communicated as an ab
stract theory, and referred neatly to tho
discussions and wide differences of
opinion among thinkers on this subject.
To teach geography the world itself is
the subject of thought; in botany the
plant must be the text-book, and the
science unfolded from it. By a similar
process the moral powers may be un
folded by proper stimulus, but the
strong and willing germ must be there
as a starting point. "Whatever is not
noble by nature can scarcely become so
by art." The delivery of the speaker
was apt and graceful, and her enuncia
tion clear and distinct. She held the
attention of the audience throughout
and closed with a beautiful, quaint quo
tation very appropriate to her theme.
"Literature of Society," by Chattie
Rice, was a historical review of the pro
gress of literature from tho hieroglyphic
alphabet to the modern world, filled
with books on all subjects. Her charac
terization of the novel reader of these
times was a decided "hit," and very
neatly struck by the lady orator; in
truth, her oration was an excellent plea
for solid reading rather than for fiction,
and many older heads might well pon
der over the sentiments she uttered.
"What's in a Name," an essay by Kate
Early, was a very finely written produc
tion, pleasantly satirical, and rich in
historical allusions, showing the research
and literary ability of the author.
"Physical Education," an oration by
Robt. McKean, was a well considered
plea for the health and strength of the
body, and the systematic development
of man's physical powers. Citations
were made of illustrious Americans who
had died comparatively young, their
death probably due to neglect of the
body, and the importance of more atten
tion to the subject set forth. The effort
was plain, thoroughly practical, and full
of good sense.
"Character," by Alice Watkins, waB a
subject well chosen, and her essay was
strong, sententious, and uttered from
the heart. To give all its good senti
ments would simply be to give it entire.
Anna Turner followed with an essay
on "Abraham Lincoln." From tho start,
she enlisted the close attention of tho
audience. Every living thing has a
leader. The flowers welcome the rising
sun and follow it all day. Animals have
their leaders; the tribes of men have in
all ages followed their chiefs and
monarchs. Nearly all historical per
sonages of fame are impossible monsters
or absurdly perfect beings and are use
less to us as models of character. Among
public men of modern times, however,
one shines out conspicuously as worthy
of imitation. "He stands alone, no an
cestors, no fellows, and no successors."
In his life and character he sums up all
the better elements of American life;
and is the best exponent of the results
of our free institutions. No wonder
then that Americans everywhere revere
the memory, and cherish the virtues of
their first martyr president, Abraham
Lincoln. Miss Turner read with an
easy grace and commanding voice that
reached every part of the large hall, and
by her evident interest in her subject,
succeeded completely in securing the
attention of the audience.
"The World Owes Us a Living," an
oration by Grace Geer, was a carefully
prepared and very effectually-rendered
production, its sentiments on the border
line between the present order of things
and that in which "our country will be
strong enough and pure enough to guide
its people to the highest and happiest
civilization." Her rendering of "Sail on Oh
Ship of State," was a fine piece of ora
tory. The Valedictory by Clara Weaver con
tained sentiments of gratitude to teach.
era, friends and the public generally for
the OnDOrtnnitiPa fnr fnltiirA fnrninhn1
by the generosity and wisdom of tho
public and a poetic reference to the
sciences, especially of astronomy, and
geology, closing 'with tender words of
thanks and good-by.
Following this was the reading of the
address of the President of the School
Board, Mr. David Schupbach, which we
here give in full:
There can be no doubt but what every one of
us feel proud of our class of graduates. In the
first place their parents and teachers, and in
fact every good citizen, because we have the
proof here before us, that the system of our
public schools as originally planned, by our
wisest and beet statesmen, is no failure, bat a
success, if carried out properly under the lead of
good teachers.
We find our irradiiates have acanired a mod
measure of learning, to step out into practical
life, and begin the battle for an honorable and
useful position among their fellow men. By be
ing educated, as they are now, they are destined
to become good and useful members of our race,
and promoters of the general prosperity and
welfare of onr nation. In good education lies
our btrength as a nation, politically, and by such
only, wq and coming generations enjoy the free
dom which was left us by our noble and great an
cestors, whose memory will lire forever in the
hearts of onr fellow citizens. Yon have gone
through a course of study diligently, and indus
triously, and your parents, teacher, and all of us
wish yousuccess in the future; mar the Giver of
all that is good and noble, bless all your under
takings. If you succeed in life, remember your
parents and be thankful to them, who in the first
place gave you tho opportunity of getting such a
measuro of learning in the schools: how manv m.
mother would need the assistance of her daughter
in the daily work at home, but takes the burden
all on herself, to enable her child to be instruct
ed in tho schools? How many a father could use
his boy in his trade, but instead of doing that, he
lets him go to be instructed and thus enabled, by
perhaps better education than he himself enjoyed,
to secure more and greater successes in life. How
many parents may we have among tho patrons of
our schools, who have to earn by liard labor, the
very money their children want for a necessary
school book? O, my dear children, do never for-
get this, when yon leave the parental roof, the
care oi a lovin
the world with
towards them.
care of a loving mother and father, step out into
the world with tho true spirit of a thankful heart
Par them back with child's love, assist them in
case they need yoor assistance; and never turn a
cold shoulder towards your parents, nor teachers,
who so untiringly, have imbned yon with the
frinciples or learning. Think of the child-like
ove of James A. Garfield for his old mother; it
is said of hert she earned tho money for school
books and tnition fees for her son James, by
washing for tho neighbors. Was she not a noble
mother? When her son rose to the highest po
sition in the gift of the American people, was ho
ashamed of his old mother? No, children, she
lived and dwelt with him in the Executive Man
sion of the nation and was oneof its most honor
ed occupants.
It is absolutely true, that onr present system
of public schools and the course of study therein
adopted, will fit a child with enongh practical
and theoretical knowledge in all branches of
common science, to almost warrant in every
case, a future success in life.
It is also true, that in a great many cases,
tho ideals of life perish in young men, (thus
educated) ; the noise and clamor for wealth, is all
they seem to pursue. It is equally inportant to
educato our yonth in all the morals of life, and
right here, the family, or tho education at home
ought to go hand in hand, with that in our pub
lic schools.
Children ought to lio taught to be polite,
friendly, truthful, and so on, just as much as
they are taught writing, reading, etc. Kemem
ler, for instance, how the father of his country,
treorge Washington, was taught by his parents
to be truthful. When he was a little boy, ho
spoiled some trees, and upon being asked by his
father whether he had done so, he baid with .a
bright-looking eye: "Yes, my father, I did that."
Was ho not a good son and was not his education
directed in tho right way? True education in all
its branches, makes good citizens, good citizens
are the foundation of good families; and good,
honeot.trustworthy, truthful families form a still
larger family, the family of the whole nation.
Let ns all join hands in the cause of good ed
ucation, let us work together, old and young;
political party has nothing to do with it, it is a
duty wo have to carry out jointly. Good educa
tion is a national ornament, and you, my dear
graduates, part from school, with tho earnest
desire to improve the faculties God bestowed
upon von, in promoting tho general welfare of
our fellow men, and that of our great American
nation.
The diplomas were then presented to
the graduates by Mr. Schupbach, after
which tho audience was adjourned.
The writer hereof begs leave to say
that he has never heard conmencement
exercises more uniformly excellent, not
only in choice of subject, but in manner
of treatment, and in delivery from the
stage, the young ladies and gentlemen
all making themselves readily heard
throughout the large hall, a thing so
rare -as
to be remarkable. The grad-
uating class
owe much to Prof. L. J.
Cramer for his many years of labor in
their behalf, not only in the closing
years of their school-course, but also in
the earlier years when they were laying
the foundation of their edncation with
the primary teacher; and the citizens of
Columbus may well congratulate them
selves upon tho fact that, through all
the dangerous channels and currents in
which tho usefulness of public schools
may so easily be completely wrecked,
Prof. Cramer, their superintendent, has
uniformly brought the educational ship
through, not only safely, but with flying
colors. Junius.
James Austin, formerly of this city,
now of Grand Island, was recently the
prime mover in organizing a club in tho
latter city which if kept running as
started will be most beneficial to all
parties concerned. The club has a mem
bership of 125, the leading men of the
town taking a prominent part. They
recently rented tho second floor of the
new Heddo building and are having it
finished to tho Queen's taste. Mr. Aus
tin, jis is well known here, is an athlete
who is fully capable of handling a class
even as large as this one. In these
rooms he has placed all the requisite
appliances for the proper development
of all the muscles of the body. All mem
bers upon paying a certain sum as an
initiation fee and a small stipend per
month as dues, have free access to the
rooms and appliances, besides billiard
and pool tables. Two rooms are nicely
carpeted and set apart for the use of
lady friends of members who are ex
pected to visit the rooms when they
feel so inclined. Reading rooms will
also be fitted up, thus making it a place
where members of tho club and their
visitors from abroad can enjoy an even
ing of pleasant amusement. The Jour
nal would be pleased to announce the
establishment of jnst such an institution
for Columbus.
Our veteran soldier of the Mexican
war, John Elliott, is to receive a pension
of S8 a month under the new law. It
strikes tho Journal that a niggardly
policy towards its defenders, besides be
ing one of the meanest things, is bad
policy for a republic. There may be
another war some day, and if there is,
the young and middle aged men who
will bo called on to go to the front, will
be justified in asking for something like
a just compensation from a wealthy
country, or submitting their fortune to
a draft into tho service. We know hosts
of men who quit lucrative places and
went into the ranks at S13 a month. If
personal sacrifices of that sort are not
worthy of more consideration than some
of our statesmen (?) at Washington have
given them, they had better be withheld
awhile when the next "unpleasantness"
happens.
Our old friend of Butler county,
Mr. M. W. Spencer, has sold his farm,
and, we are sorry to learn, is to leave us
for Idaho; he intends locating in the
neighborhood of Chas. Kimball, in Long
Valley, and promises the Journal some
letters after he gets there. There is a
large amount of good sense, and hearty
good-fellowship in M. W.'s composition.
Wanted.
Everybody to call at J. & A. Heitkem
per's new store and examine their large
and well assorted stoek of staple and
fancy groceries. One door west of Kramer's.
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BUTCHER &
-DEALERS IX-
Heavy and Shelf Hardware,
. Stoves and Tinware,
Pumps, Guns and Ammunition.
The Celebrated Moljne Wagon Sold Here.
Sept.22-tf
GUS. G. BECHER.
Established JS70.
GUS. G. BECHER & CO.,
LOAN BROKERS,
Real Estate and Insurance Agt's,
COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA.
BiTT'??!!S(Tt.?l0,on Fanns at lowest rates of interest, on short and long time, in amounts to
Cemeltte Abstracts of Titla to .11 Ra.1 vi.t.
Notabt Public always in Ornox.
Farm mad City Preaerty far Sale.
Iaiaraaee against Fire, Lightning and Tornadoes,
the very best companies represented.
Steamship Tickets to and from all parte in Europe.
s
3
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AT COST !
WE HAVE POSITIVELY DECIDED TO
RETIRE from BUSINESS,
AND WILL SELL OUR LARGE STOCK OF
1
3
DRY GOODS !
Carpets,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
HATS & CAPS,
Ladies I Mi Furnishing Goods. I
AT COST!
-A GREAT RUN MADE ON-
Men's and Boys' Clothing !
Come Early before the Assortment
is broken.
C. & L. KRAMER,
Eleventh St, directly south of new U. P. Depot,
llmayl
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PACIFIC IEAT lAMET !
KEEPS ON HAND THE BEST QUAUTY OF
ZTrslx 1 Sa.lt IvdZea-ts.
Ponltry, Vegetables, etc.
C. E. 2G3SS:E fc CO.. X'ropzietoxo.
BIRTHS.
PIUCE-Thursday,
Price, a son.
May 2Cth, to Mre. V. T.
DIED.
WOODS At Lincoln. Neb.. Sunday morning,
MayiStth.of softeninof the brain, Henry Wooda,
aged 13 yean. 11 months and 9 daye.
The funeral took place yesterday morning at
10 o'clock from the M. E. Church, WiMey Lodgu
No, and Baker Poet No. 9, G. A. K.. (of which 1
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vtvam wiwr m nuivuj UiCUiUCi;, 1MA1 1 .IMtllUH
Rev. St. Clair preached a moot excellent funeral
sermon. The church waa appropriately draped
in mourning for the occasion, and the casket
was covered with the choicest of flowers.
Henry Woods entered the U. 8. Army in 1961,
joining an Indiana regiment and served until
honorably discharged is 1S65. He came to Ne
braska some eight years ago, located in Colum
bus, where until a few weeks ago he resided,
when, owing to his ailment growing alarmingly
worse, his friends thought best to have him re
moved to the asylum at Lincoln. Henry was a
thoroughly honest man, free-hearted and gener
ous, and those traits of character naturally drew
to him hoets of friends during his residence
here, who in Urge numbers attended the funeral,
paying their respects to his memory in the last
sad rites.
Mr. Woods leaves a wife and two small chil
dren who have the heartfelt sympathy of the
community in this tbtir dark boar of Ijsre
msnt,
KERSENBROCK,
LEOPOLD JJEGOI.
;n rio ...
Line amo Accidxnt Ikscbancz, none but
28jnly88-tf
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AT COST!!
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COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA. 2
Cash Paid for Hides.
Olive xtrcot, ono door north of Post-office.
pt's6tf
business gloticcs.
Advertisompnts nnder this hoad fivo cents
line each insertion.
G9,DS at cost at eecond-hand Store opposite
ri-dhof ti Co'a. j.tf
TpOR SALE cheap and on veryeay terms, by
reason of lure of nrnnribtnp h .. :
ColnmbuS. Neb. WS $t'
1 t in .--W1-..T ..... .... im MllJt 1U
TpOR good young breeding tock of all kinds.
u "S?1 at B'oomingdalo stock Tann. A. Hen
rich, Platte Center P. O. Neb. 30-tf
TX7M. SCHILTZ makes boots and shoes in the
V., Miles, and usee only the very best
stock that can be procured in the market. 52-tf
TPBTRAY SHEEP.-Taken up at my residence
v u? the Uehort farm near the city, one
.we Bheep, Owner will prove property and pay
3-p
Hkjrt Reins.
JTORSLMEN will do well to call at this office
" for bdls. We print, with or witbont cut
of horse and on both paper and muslin. Joes,
NAL building, opposite new U. P. iWit. 51tf
PASTURE. Colte. cows, heifers and yearling
steers wDl be tok-n into my 450-acre fenced
pasture. Shade and water plenty: salt furnished
regularly. Two thoroughbred Durham bull
MS1 A.HMIB1CT.
Platte Center P. O.
Wanted ! Wanted !
Everybody to know that I have received my large
and well-selected
Snmmer Goods,
AND ALL KINDS OF
FOOT WEAR.
Yon can save money by buying of me, I cor
dially invite you to
Come and See,
-ATTHE-
DESed. Boot Sign,
ELEVENTH STREET,
Columbus,
Nebraska.
X. B4UHGABT.
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Special AioHient!
FOR THE KIXT
6o DAYS
WK OFFER OUR LARGE AND
COMPLETE STOCK OK
GENTS'
Furnishing Goods !
BOOTS & SHOES,
-AT
Greatlv-i-Redncerf-r-Prices !
fSyC'nll, fxanuiii' Goods nnrt learn
pricH.
Greisen Bros. & Co.
iifppHl-y.
COLUMBUS
Roller Mills!
SCB&CBDSfi S.QS., Proprietor:,
MNOTACTUIlEKS Of
Flour, Feed,
Bran, Shorts
And Meal,
AND DEALERS IN
All Kinds? Grain.
OUK FLTR BltANDS:
"WAY UP," Patent,
"IMPERIAL," "BIG 4,"
"SPREAD EAGLE."
We iniarante onr flonr to bo wiual to any
manufactured in tho i-tate.
We call thn attention of tho public to the fact
that wo make a Hpcciaitj of fychanKinK flour,
bran and ehortn for wheat, as good tfcurand kh
much of it a any other mill in thin part of the
Btate: also thoeschfinco of corn meal for corn.
Wo haTe pnt in hpeciid machinery for Krtndiu
ryo Hour and buckwheat Hour.
t&Satiiifaction uarantwI. 1'leann cive n
a call.-5 -JJfeb'wJ-y
GRASS SEEDS ! !
Timothy,
Clover,
Red Top,
Blue Grass,
German Millett,
Hungarian, etc.,
AT
HERMAN OEHLRICH &BR0'S.
'Si t ei .ST Jmo
GROCERIES !
ALWAYS ON HAND A FULL AND NEW LINE
OF GKOCEi'JES W ELL SKLE: TED.
FRUITS!
CANNED AND DRIED. OF ALL KINDS.
GUARANTEED To I5E OI UEST
QLAHTi.
DRY GOODS !
A GOOD AND WELL SELECTED STOCK AL
WAYS AS CHEAP AS THE CHEAP
EST, ALSO
BOOTS & SHOES !
E&-THAT DEFY COMPETITION. "9Z
LIE
BUTTER AND EGGS
And all kinds of country prodnce taken in trade.
nnd all goods delivered frt of charge
to any part of the city.
FLOUR!
KEEP ONLY THE BEST GRADES OF FLOUR.
10-tf J . JB. DELSJf A.
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