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For style and excellency in quality there's nothing better on the market than our Men's Oxford Overcoats, ranging in price from 82 to $22. BY THE WAY, have you thought about the Rainy Day. We mean one of those cold and ugly rainy days, that come along during the- fall and' early winter, when a Mackintosh feels so comfortable? We have them ranging in price from 83 to $18. ' VOUKS VEKV TBULY. (RElISEN COLUMBUS, 19SJBR,. XXSOSOSeQQCSSOOOOQQQOOQQe Henry Ragatz & Co., THE LEMIM eeei m jf4.S -Juf? CC'TBlCHI 16V MSsnunvuT iSl 9snunTnv wa Bnnnnw'irSSyX fiKiB:!' &BmmJk imnjOSjp jv ryul "i J '" a -WE ANNOUNCE THAT OUR STOCK OF Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Lamps, Etc., Ia more complete than ever and invite one and all to come in and inspect it. All of tie leading STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES are to be found in our store, including all of the latest novelties, and we offer, for the first time in Colnmbns, the famous FERNDALE CANNED FRUITS and VEGETABLES which are ab solutely the best. In fine Teas anil Coffees, Ciiase & Sanborn's, b usual, take the lead. We sell tbo celebrated Log Cabin Maple Syrup and warrant it to be the beat. Yon will find our Qneensware and Lamp department very complete and can easilv find what yon want. Persons buying in large quantities will do well to call on us as we have the rigbt goods and will make the prices right. Careful atten tion and courteous treatment accorded to all. ' TtlcpJwt Ni. 26 Eleventh Street, - Columbus, Nebraska. trUuutxus ganroal. 'WEDNESDAY. DECEMBEB 19. 1900. See the toys at Snow's. BCelenz for beet photos. Go to Galley's for Xmas presents. : Herrick's for useful holiday goods. 2 Dr. Naumann, dentist, Thirteenth street, tt J. G. Reeder was in Omaha Saturday and Sunday. I Closing out heating stoves at cost. In. S. Easton. 1 i Toys, albums and chinaware at von Bergen Bro's. Blank farm leases for sale at Thk Jouknai. office, tf New line of handkerchiefs and muff lers at Galley's. Dr. Baker, physician and surgeon, office Olive street. tf Dr. L. a Voss, Homeopathic physi cian, Columbus, Neb. Ladies, call at Galley's and see our .line of dress fronts, the latest styles. H. R Babcock was in Lincoln Wed nesday sad attended the grand opera: Omaha prices guaranteed b all onr goods. Fitznatrick. LATEST We are now showing a line of the celebrated I. C. C. Corsets ! . LADIES AND MISSES' CORSET WAISTS, -AND THX- Straight-Front Corset THAT ALL UP-TO-DATE LA DIES WILL WANT. r osral. Tour Attnik. IS CALLED TO THE FACT that we sell CLOTHING at the same price as the "cheap tailor," and give better material. We sell cloth ing of the same material as the high priced tailor, and sell at lower prices. For instance: Our ele gant lot of Men's Suite in Fancy Stripes at $7.50, $10, $12.50 anil 1K, mill fif Klro a linw. $15 will fit like a "tailor- MOCEtS.. A Careful Groceryman fills your orders with precision and promptness. We not only do that, but we fill them with the choicest and best quality in this line that can be procured. We are expert judges of TEAS AND COFFEES, and our Canned Goods and Table Delicacies we procure from the most reliable and best manufacturers. Dolls and toys at Snow'a Band concert Friday evening. Miss Katie Vogel is on the sick list Burnt wood decorated boxes, etc., at Snow's. See the fine line of medallions at Snow's. See the white elephant at von Ber gen Bro's. Window shades from 15 cents up. The Fair. Linoleums for 50c a square yard. The Fair. All capes and jackets at cost price from now on, at Galley's. Dr. C. H. Gietxeo, dentist, in Bar ber block, Thirteenth street lm Attorney Cornelius had professional business in Schuyler last week. Hubert Barruss returned Friday from a week's visit to St Louis. Heavy winter nnderwear must go. E. D. Fitzpatrick. Drs. Martyn, Evans k. Geer, office three doors north of FriedhoTs store, tf Chicago Inter Ocean and Gomkbub Joukna, one year, in advance $L75. tf For fine watch repairing, call on Carl Froemel, 11th St, Oohumbos, Neb. The Colmmbvs Clio club met with Nwt-arlMr Friday erring. Purchase your Xnaa prwaato at tod Bergen Bro's. Adjourned term of district court is now in session. Work has begun on the Union Pacific depot at Monroe. Grilles for the parlor door. Ask Herrick for them. 2t Call and see our new line of holiday goods, at Gallsy's. All-wool carpsts from 50c a yard upward. The Fair. Read 8tfllmsn's holiday advertise ment; it will interest you. Slayton's New York Stock Co. at the opera house this Wednesday evening. Do not fail to see oar 8-foot galvan ized steel mill for $32.00. A.DusseUt Son. tf The First National bank distributed 500 handsome calendars for 1901 last E. Schostag returned Friday from a business trip to the southern part of the state. Dr. Naumann extracts mors teeth painless than any other person in this county. tf New line of gents' neckwear selected especially for the holiday trade at Galley's. Will Brewer is assisting in the ex press office at the U. P. depot during the holidays. A complete line of ladies' and gen tlemen's handkerchiefs from So upward. The Fair. Bring us your orders for job-work. They will receive prompt and careful attention. Kid gloves. The best 1 $ kid glove in Colnmbns. Fitz patrick. The home of P. F. Miller is quaran tined for scarlet fever, two children being afflicted. John Browner has been seriously sick at his home northeast of the city, for several days. Rags, rugs, rngs, the larg est line in Colnmbns. E. D. Fitzpatrick. Carl Froemel, the Eleventh street jeweler, was confined to the house last week by sickness. T. H. Williams was at home over Sunday, from Omaha, where he is serv ing as U. S. juror. Morris chairs for the gentlemen to enjoy their Christmas after dinner so cially. Herrick. 1 A neat stone has been erected over the grave of A. J. Campbell, in the Co lumbus cemetery. Dr. McKean's method of making aluminum plates places them on an equality with gold. J. D. Stires and C. D. Evans were in Omaha last week attending the grand chapter of Masons. All winter and holiday goods at reduced prices at Asche & Ryan's. 2 Arthnr Lamb of Platte Center was in the city Friday and made this office a pleasant business call. H. O. Preston was in town Thurs day. He tells us that be is now in Mon roe with his photo car. The Ladies' Orpheus society will entertain the Gentlemen's Orpheus this evening, to a card party. Fred, and Frank Thomas report wolves very numerous in their neighbor hood south of the river. Ladies, call and see our collarettes, storm collars, scarfs and muffs, just the thing for a Xmas present The W. Y. Bissell Co. give their fifth annual ball Christmas night A good time assured all who attend. The "Hottest Coon in Dixie" troupe were in town Monday, coming down on the branch road from Albion. We represent the American Bible Society. Bibles from 25c up. English and German languages. The Fair. James W. Tanner, editor of the Ful lerton Post, was in town Monday, re turning home from a trip to Omaha. When you wish good, neat clean handsome work done in the line of printing, call at Thk Joubnaii office. Mrs. D. N. Miner, Miss Lottie and Eddie returned Thursday last from a month's visit with friends at Omaha. 'Will. Ernst was on the South Omaha market one day last week with a car of fat steers, which brought a good price. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Pollock and Mrs. J. G. Becher attended the wedding of Thomas Wake in Seward last Tuesday. Mrs. Davis of Wilbur, Nebr., re turned home Monday, after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Gleason. County Attorney O'Brien has moved his office from the court house to rooms above the postoffice, with W.N. Hensley. C. A. Finecy went to Omaha Wed nesday expecting to secure a position with one of the printing establishments there. M. T. Kinney, an old-time business man of this city in the 70s, was in town Friday. Omaha is now the home of the family. Dr. J. C. Clark, dentist, fine gold fillings, crown and bridge work a spec ialty. Office in North block, Thirteenth street tf Wm. Schilz makes boots and shoes in the best styles, and uses only the very best stock, that can be procured in the market tf We have just received an elegant line of holiday goods consisting of gloves, neckties and toilet cases, albums, etc. The Fair. Pillow tops, battenberg materials, fascinators, silk mittens and a nice line of straight front corsets at Mrs. Eva Martin's. 1 Lost, a bible somewhere between, the Butler dairy farm and town. The name of Mrs. Taylor is written inside. Finder will please leave at this office. Dussell k Son had a portion of their force at FuUerton .last week doing plumbing work in the new dwelling house of Attorney Critchfisld. Charles Breed, formerly of this city, now a fireman on the Burlington over in Iowa, arrived in the city last week and is visiting with his parents. O Drs. Martyn and Evans were called to Nance county last week to consult I with local physicisss m ssrions snsss of I patiaa to. Tbsy the tris overland. -Hart's for Hart's for underwear. Hart's for dress suits. Hart's for boys' suits. Hart's for business suits. Hart's for children's suits. -Hart's for young men's suits. Hart's for long and abort pants. Hart's for men's and boys' caps. Hart's for men's and boys' shoes. Hart's for latest styles in neckwear. Hart's for dress and working pants. Hart's for fins dress shirts and col lars. Hart's for men's and boys' ulsters and overcoats. Hart's for gloves, mitts and all kinds of hand wear. Hart's is the only one-pries clothing house in Columbus or vicinity. Hart's is the only large and exclu aive clothing house in central Nebraska. ' P. J. Hart, Proprietor. Toys, toys, closing them out 'at half price. E. D. Fitz patrick. Miss Bess Griffith went to Colum bus Friday to visit with friends before going home to St Joseph, Mo. Ful lerton News. The Art department of the Woman's club will meet with Mrs. J. C Byrnes Friday afternoon with the same program as prepared for the 7th. Rev. Hauptman of Genoa went through the city Saturday on his way to Kearney where he delivered a sermon in the Congregational church. Fine weather has brought capes and jackets down to half price. E. D. Fitzpatrick. The five weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Kohler died Saturday. The funeral took place Monday after noon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Munro officiating. For family use in numberless ways BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT is a useful and valuable remedy. Price, 25 and 50 cents. A. Heintz and Pollock & Co. We have today put in some way-up bureaus and chiffoniers in very nice gol den oak and birds-eye maple, something extra nice. Call. More coming. Her rick. 2t Attorney J. G. Reeder and Surveyor Fred. Gottschalk of Columbus, were here Tuesday surveying some of the Sam. Smith land north of town. Silver Creek Times. Charles Duffy of the. Humphrey Democrat was in town Saturday on his way to Geneva to visit his sister, Miss Marie, who is matron in the industrial school. H. M. Winslow and son George returned Friday last from a western trip, bringing with them one hundred mares which they bought for breeding purposes. Thk Joubnaii acknowledges a pleas ant call from Edgar Howard of the Tele gram Friday last, in the absence of the editor who was confined at home by sickness. Dr. and Mrs. Baker are in Thorn ville, Ohio, called there Tuesday of last week by the sickness of Dr. Baker's father. They will be home about Christmas. Visit Herrick's art gallery, see the largest line of pictures and frames in the state. Bring your pictures to be framed before the heavy rush sets in for Christmas. 2t Hear the famous Stevenson Quartet assisted by Amsbory, the famous reader, at the opera house, Saturday evening, Dec. 22. Admission, ground floor 50c, gallery 35c -WAMTED-ACT1VE MAN OF GOOD Char actor to dourer and collect in Nebraska for old establiahed manufacturing wooleaale hooae. $900 a year, sore pay. Hoaeaty more than expe rience required. Oar reference, any bank in any city. Enclose aelf-addreaeed stamped enTel ope. Manufacturers, Third Floor, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. 12mch Jack Frost will not trouble if you buy our blankets. E. D. Fitzpatrick. Miss Metta Hensley, who is engaged in teaching a school south of Lindsay, was reported quite sick last week. She has recovered and resumed her duties again Monday. Envelopes with your return card printed on them, for 50 cents a single hundred; for larger quantities, and dif ferent grades, call at Thk Journal office for prices. Give the band boys encouragement by attending their concert Friday even ing. They are working with a will to make it a success. See program in another column. Last Thursday afternoon a pile of U. P. railroad ties caught fire from an engine, but the flames were extinguished by a few shovels of earth and the firemen were not called out H. H. Ploegge, for about thirty years a farmer north of the Becker mill on Shell creek, started Monday with his family for Maryland, where they go to make their future home. Hot weather prices, 5,000 Xmas handkerchiefs from lc to 2 $ at Fitzpatrick's. Don't forget that on the 29th the steel range will be given away at my store. On each $1 purchase or payment of account you will have a chance to win the prize. G. S. Easton. 1 We have an elegant line of toilet, gloved necktie, handkerchief, collar and cuff boxes, picture frames and Christ mas cards. Our prices on them are the lowest in the city. The Fair. Those who did not secure seats for the Boston Stars, get them for the higher grade company the Stevenson Quartet substituted for the Stars. At opera house, Saturday, Dee. 22. Miss Emma Dawson was unable to teach her room at the First ward school Thursday and Friday, on account of sickness. Miss Gertrude Whitmoyer, the supply teacher, took her place. Wallie Novell has been an intense sufferer the past three weeks from ab scesses on his left hand and foot The trouble was first thought- to be rheuma tism but soon developed otherwise and dow nana ana root are in a serious con dition. Worms take refuge in the small in testine, where they can easily multiply. WHITE'S CREAM VERMIFUGE will destroy these parasites. The verdict of the people tells plainly how well it has succeeded. Pries, 95 cants. A. Heinta aadPaUooktOo. WAXTHV Immediately, 10,000 bushels ear corn at highest market price. 3t EuvAioBouBmMiLiCa Kavichhas rented the Sposrry building, two doors west of Bucher's on Eleventh street, recently vacated by M. E. Devin, and will put' in a stock of tinware. Alex Lafferty of Ashland was in town Thursday on his way to Monroe. Ho was oaa of the Nebraska delegates to the republican national convention in Philadelphia. Ed. Ooolidgs reosivsd a pearl handle penknife Sunday week from the Omaha Bee, a prise given to him for selling the most dailies during election, of the news boys throughout the state. Sunday last was a fins day the ab as balmy as June. Visitors to the ceme tery in the afternoon encountered a good sized snake that showed as much life as if basking in a tropical climate. N. J. Gentleman was brought up for hearing Thursday morning before Justice Curtis on the charge of murder. He waived examination and was held for trial at the next term of district court The Episcopal church people of Monroe gave a fair and concert last Fri day and Saturday in which they cleared about $lia Prof. Garliohs and Master Carroll Evans of this city assisted in the concert The Hawkins-Roberta Show Co. were in town Monday between trains. This troupe has been strengthened since their appearance here last winter and will play in this city some time in January. Among the Columbus people who attended the grand opera in Lincoln last Wednesday were: Mrs. Geer, Mrs. Gar low, Mrs. Heintz, Mrs. Nauman, Mrs. McAllister, Miss Ethel Galley and Mrs. C. E. Pollock. A. M. Darling was in the city Thurs day, having come down from Central City with the household effects of Mr. Kilburn, who is soon to take charge of the oil business recently purchased of J. E. Hoffman. Dr. Jonas, chief surgeon of the Union Pacific, has appointed Dr. Pugh of Platte Center as assistant to attend to all peo ple injured on the line from Columbus to Madison, and look after the sanitary conditions, etc. Get your seats reserved at Pollock's for the third number of the High school lecture course the Stevenson String Qnartet, accompanied by W. B. Ams bory, reader, at the opera house, Satur day night Dec. 22. Henry Hockenberger recently pre sented Mrs. C. A. Brindly a bust plaster caste of Abraham Lincoln, to be used for her school room. M. Brugger has also given the First ward school a num ber of the Prang pictures. TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT has been thoroughly tested for many years, and is a positive cure for this most distressing and embarrass ing of tronbles. Price, 50 cents in bottles. Tubes, 75 cents. A. Heintz and Pollock & Co. On Christmas day services will be held in the Catholic church at 5 o'clock, 530, 1030 a. m., and at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. On New Year's eve solemn midnight mass will be celebrated, held only, with the consent of the Pope. It will donbtlees be an interesting event Useful holiday goods. We have the finest line ever brought to Columbus, such as art pictures, picture frames, music cabinets, ladies' desks, easles, screens, blacking cases, stools and so many very nice articles. Come and see. Walk right in without knocking. Her rick. 2t G. W. Brown of Cedar Rapids is in the city representing Samuel AUerton in the case against Patrick Murray, which came up in the district court Monday. Allerton snes Murray for about $1500 as the value on cattle stolen from Allerton, and which Murray it is alleged purchased from the cattle thieves. Cut price sale. For the next ten days we will make special prices on our ready-to-wear garments. We have an immense stock of holiday goods. All prices special for this 10 day sale. A new lot of rugs and curtains, all at cut prices. The last sewing machine, Janu ary 1st Ask for tickets, they are free. F. H. Lamb & Co. An attractive woman thrives on good food and sunshine, with plenty of exercise in the open air. Her form glows with health and her face blooms with its beauty. When troubled with a costive habit, she takes a few doses of HERBINE to cleanse her system of all impurities. Price, 50 cents. A. Heintz and Pollock & Co. "Miss Hext in the Casket scene was charming, and as the young lawyer, her lofty bearing, her deep rich voice, her intellectual interpretation of the mercy plea, and her charming manner may entitle her to rank among the beet Por tias of the day." Concord (N. H.) People and Patriot At Columbus opera house this Wednesday evening, Dec. 19. "In Wilson Barrett's cast is John Arthur, a young aspirant for stellar honors; he possesses a voice of fine qual ity, and his intelligence combined with earnest work and experience, will bring him honors in the art of character inter pretation." Daily' Telegraph, London, England. With Slayton's New York Stock Co., at opera house this Wednes day evening. M. H. Watts, of the firm of Mur doch & Watts, while attending to his duties behind the counter this Tuesday morning, became suddenly ill and un conscious and falling heavily to the floor struck bis head against some sharp ob ject, cutting quite a gash in the back of his head; so serious was the cut that Dr. Martyn was called, who dressed the wound, after which Mr. Watts waa re moved to his residence. At last ac counts he was improving. -Charles Wooster has finished har vesting his beets, says the Silver Creek Times, and reports good success. He raised 13 acres which averaged about 20 tons to the acre, bringing him $800. Of this he figures his expense at about $300 leaving a profit of $500 for the land and the work of himself and boy. He gave us some interesting data about beet cul ture as be has found it, and we will give our readers the benefit of his experience in the near future. Mr. Wooster has accepted the company agency for next year, and will contract with parties to -Praise the bridge that oarries yon over either a food or cough. BAL- LARD'8 HOREHOUND SYRUP brought so auay over throat and hug troubles, sush ss coughs, eolds, bron- cnius, sto, tnat its praises are everywhere Pries, 25 and 50 cents. HeiaU and Pollock k Co. and danger lurk in the vital organs. The blood becomes vitiated and the general health is undermined whenever the stomach and liver fail to perform their functions ss nature in tended. HERBINE will tons up the stomach, regulate the liver, where other preparations only relieve. Pries, 50 oents. A. Heintz and Pollock Co. . The Slaytou Nsw York Stock Co., supporting the great actor John Arthur, give an entertainment at the opera house this Wednesday evening, Dec. 19. The company comes highly recommended and will doubtless draw a large audience. The Denver times, in speaking of Mr. Arthur, says: "The mantel of Edwin Booth has fallen on the shoulders of John Arthur; his Hamlet is scholarly, strong and ideal.' The Bellwood Gasstte says that Walter Henry has just completed the erection of a hog house on his ranch ad joining that town at a cost of $600. The building ia 100 feet long, 20 feet wide, has 34 pens, all of which have swinging partitions, and ia one' of the neatest buildings of the kind seen in some time. Mr. Henry has also made many more nice improvements around the ranch since he became the proprietor. Hon. James E. North of Columbus was in town Isst evening on his way home from Hot Springs. Mr. North was the republican candidate for state sena tor in the district composed of Platte and Colfax counties, strongly democratic. He was defeated, bnt made a good race. He has twice represented the district as a democrat. "No one wanted the nomi nation," said he, "and I took it more to show where I propose to stand in the future." Fremont Tribune. Henry Tangier, one of the victims of the Gentleman shooting affair who has since 'been lying in the hospital, was operated on Monday when Drs. Martyn, Evans A Geer removed the bullet, which was lodged near the base of the spine. He is improving in health and hopes are entertained of bis entire recovery. The lodges of which he is a member, the Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen are tak ing gooa care or mm. 'ine Modern Woodmen sent from their main office to learn if any help would be needed for the family. At the regular meeting of Camp No. 299 Modern Woodmen of this city, held Tuesday evening of last week, the fol lowing officers were elected for the ensuing year: Worthy counsel, G. W. Phillips; worthy advisor, J. E. Hoffman; excellent banker, Louis Held; clerk, A. W. Clark; escort, August Dietrich; in side guard, E. P. Ballon; outside guard, Henry Seipp; trustee, G. A. Plath; camp physicians, Drs. Dassler, A. J. Baker, L. 0. Voss, G. D. Evans and F. Geer. Edgar Howard was appointed installing officer, installation to take place at the first meeting in January. Henry Lambert of Kearney last Monday shot a full grown antelope in the sand hills south of that city. This is the only antelope that has been killed in this section of the state for a number of years. Years ago, within the recollec tion of many of our citizens, antelope were more plentiful hereabouts than rabbits are now and it was an easy mat ter for a hunter to go ont and kill a few before breakfast most any old morning. But with the advance of civilization the antelope and the buffalo, which were also plentiful, became almost extinct in this part of the state. Shelton Clipper. Attorneys Kilian and Hobart had an interesting case in the county court last week wherein the interstate larf s between Prussia and the United States are brought up. John Schmidt of Wood ville township died in 99, leaving 400 acres of farm land and other personal property. The estate was settled accord ing to our laws on the rightful heirs, sisters of the deceased. There now is a petition from Mrs. Pfeifer, another sister from Prussia, asking the estate matter opened up that she may be permitted to appear and receive her rights as an heir. The court found in favor of the defend ant The case will probably be taken to a higher court At the last meeting of the G. A. R. W. A. McAllister was elected comman der; E. H. Funk, senior vice; M.K.Tur ner, junior vice; J. H. Galley, quarter master; A. W. Clark, chaplain; George Lehman, surgeon; R. L. Roesiter, officer of the day; R. W. Young, officer of the guard; McAllister, Whitmoyer and Rec tor, trustees; Ed. Fitzpatrick, delegate department encampment; A. W. Clark, alternate. The Sons of Veterans have re-elected their last years list of officers, with John McDonald, installing officer. Harlie Dussell was elected delegate to the annual encampment, and E. H. Jen kins alternate. They will have joint in stallations evening of January 5. All friends invited. Married, Tuesday of last week, at the residence of the bride's mother in Sew ard, Thomas H. Wake and Miss Emma Jones. Mr. Wake is a former Columbus boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wake, who still reside here. After removing to Seward Mr. Wake entered the drug business and has since become one of the leading and most prosperous citizens of onr neighboring city. Miss Jones, the bride elect, is a daughter of the late Claudius Jones and sister of H. T. Jones, president of the Jones National bank of Seward. The Joubkax. joins with all friends and acquaintances here in con gratulations and best wishes for the future happiness and welfare of this de serving young couple. The Fremont Herald notes that the University of Nebraska recently received a communication from the superintend ent of public instruction in the Philip pine islands. It is proposed to establish schools of agriculture throughout the islands and instructors for the schools are desired, men who will study the agricultural conditions there and teach the best methods of cultivation for the raisins; of products peculiar to the islands. Men who desire to undertake the work specified will be expected to remain in the service at least three years. The traveling expenses to the islands will be paid and a reasonable remunera tion mvea for the services. A number of ty graduates are seeking recom - lor thm opportunity. uBi rati SPECIAL CLEARING SALE Ladies' Jackets and Suits I BnwwwnBBxvuF VllnBvlw wrajmnj avwJaluw We always make this sale after the Holidays, but ws kavw a large stock of them and you may as well have them now as a month later so come in and get your pick every Jacket aad ready-to-wear-suit in our store will be sold at a special cat price after December 5th. HOSIERY Just received, a fine line of samples. Pri ces are about one-third less than regular stock. KID GLOYES All the latest shades and styles. Ev ery pair warranted. CORSETS A "cracker jack" at 50c, and we have a "Straight Front" Corset that fits. HANDKERCHIEFS A big purchase-selling from one cent up. FANCY WORK Battenberg pattens and material, also the celebrated B. & A. Silks. Don't buy cheap silk; they will fade, and your time and work will be lost No. 577 drew the Sewing Machine Dec. 1st The next and last one of these splendid presents to be given away will be on New Year's day. Don't fail to get a ticket with your purchase. I F. H. LAMB & CO. Where are Ton Baying Tomr Hardware, Implements, Wag ons and Fine Carriages? Didn't you know that EASTON carries the largest stock in Platte county ? He buys most of his goods in carload lots, ships in car lots, consequently buys cheaper, ships cheaper, and sells cheaper than any other store in the county, quality con sidered Just now my assortment of STOVES is complete first come first served. I handle only first-class goods, and can serve you BETTER, QUICKER and CHEAPER than can any other one in town. I am also GIVING AWAY one $55 ...MAJESTIC... First premium; I f 9 WusnW ,-d - MMBnUnnnnB M nunusf m f3S5aanuuuHB ulJ un nV nsjsn I Ibhl 'Of'nnSBWBF Bsnusn sn -rr ONE $35 Standard Sewing Machine, For second premium, and $15 Worth of Goods, For third premium, for every dollar cash sale or paid on ac count until DECEMBER 29, at which time drawing will take place. Thanking you for your liberal patronage and soliciting a share of your future trade, I am Yours truly, C. S. EASTON. Committed Suicide On Friday evening, December 7, Mrs. Maria Peterson, aged 52 years, wife of Casper Peterson, living two miles south of Lindsay, was found by her husband hanging in the barn with a rope about her neck, having already been visited by the angel of death. The coroner was called and a jury em panelled, consisting of six of our towns men, which rendered the verdict that she came to her death by a wilful act of her own hand. Appropriate services weie held in the Danish Lutheran church of Looking Glass on Sunday at 10 o'clock a. ul, and the body interred in the Danish ceme tery at that place. Mrs. Peterson leaves a husband and three step-children to mourn her strange and sudden desth, that came so unex pected to everybody, as she had never shown any signs of desiring to take her own life. It was a great shock to the entire community-and the cause of the ON. I NO DOUBT ABOUT IT ! You can buy the beet farm implements for the least money at our store. We are headquarters for the most modern field weapons of husbandry in the market The behind-hand fellows always have a hard time of it. Make farming easy and profit able by using the results of invention we offer at figures on the level. sad tragedy will probably never be known. We extend our sympathy to the be reaved family. Lindsay Post. Platte Center. From the 8igB&L1 C. J. Carrig has purchased the N. J. Gentleman farm; also his half interest in the store building located in Platte Center. County Attorney O'Brien and J. M. Gondring drove up from Columbus Tuesday and spent the afternoon in looking after business matters. James Hennessy is in the hospital at Columbus. He underwent an operation last Friday for some disaffection of the kidneys, and we learn that he is fast recovering. TIm Journal For all NXAT- " -as -4 . r:i m v' . 15??. s iiJxi. : v.' n. .W!JV 3 J-ilSM.il