TT--!fc -fTfpr ;-" &S3BM3mBBttsss&63&BE& KSeBBKfegS! KBSBSaafcSE Cfce Jou "'. 3 Read by More People than any Other Paper in Platte County -t-i5 " 2' - Vy-3"'' 1 VOLUMK XXXVI. NUMBER 26. sBjaPBBBBBBBBBpjj?! 28S&fa83 . I 'WHP ill ii apwwfc. w, . 1 w m CtflttlHTOS Iimriral r a COLUMBUS, NEBRASKAWENESDAY. SEPTEMBER 27, 1905. 'I WHOLE NUMBER 1,771. ?N V I l K UK CONSERVATIVE Tho-e who would get rich in a day always fail. It's the coii-ervative'peo-ple v. ho arc our largot deiwisitors. OUR BANK IS CON SERVATIVE W :iK i- In treat patrons courteously hut t Ihmu to take no risks. Ir.ttil;iur with us you get the heiiflit f wise council. It may save yon from dia-ter. The First National Bank 'Ihe Boone County Fair. Albion isuuoof the few counties in the state which keeps up the old fash ioned way. The. big pumpkins, the fut pigs, the sleek horses, crocheted laoes, piece. 1 li.il ml Is, pop corn, bashful hays and giils etc., etc., are all a pari of the euiiiitv for in Albion this year. just the same as it was at their first an nual fair, which lmpiened nineteen years ago, only all are on a larger scale. Ailerall, what is more enjoyable than a qod county fair. Anil Boone county appreciates the henetits as well as pleasure?, derived from a fair. Among the Cidumhus people who visucd the fair lait week, which was held fioin Tuesday to Friday, were: Wm Swartsdey, .1. E. Fullmer. I. .1. McCill'rey, George Scott, James Navels, Mii Mabel Ni-vels, John Dawson, Fred Driiiiiiiii.inl mill Luther North. Lulu North was interested in the horse iace, and acted in the capacity as btai tr of the races. He also had a race hoi ne run in tht :'i0 class. Win Swartsley acted as judge in the poultry exhibit, and had a riuinter of birds on exhibit including Polish. Ban tains, Audcliisions and alio geese. Mr. Fullmer and I. J. McCaffrey also exhibited, the former carrying off all the best prt.es possible in his class, which was 1st on fowls anJ first on the chicks of the Rhode Island Reds. Mr. Mc Callcry won 1st on White Rock chicks. 'J'he exhibitors from Columbus were .enthu-iaalic in praise of the accommo dations and treatment they received from the Albion people. Thnis.lay was the big day, 12.000 people passing through the gates, mak ing almost a continual stream of people coming ami going, all day. One of the remaikuble fealuics about the fair is the enclosure about the grounds. Only two rows of barb wire fence is stretched to keep the crowd out, fir rather to re mind them that they should pay to get in. The authorities claim they have no trouble from fence sneaks. This week, beginning Tuesday and continuing until Friday evening. Madi son county will have a fair at Madison, when excursion rates from Columbus will he g.v.'ii all those who wish to at tend. Tho freight leaves Columbus at 7:1.1 a. ni and will leave Madison to re turn in the evening at Tk'U) p. m. Wm Svvartsley, J. K. Fillmer and P. J. Mc Caffrey will each exhibit fowls at the chicken exhibit. Presbyterian Church Iaprovement. The building committee of the Pres byterian church met Friday evening and let th contract for thecarpenter work in repairing the church, to J as. Pearsall. A new tower will be built, a large window put in the south of the build ing, a furnace, fresh paint and paper will add much to the comfort and appearance of the edifice. About $2,000 will Ike expanded on the repairs. Ocod Indians. This is the way a Belgrade correspon dent to the Fulleiton Poit expresses bis feeling-: Messrs. Sison, Mi'ler and Mallory, the three star base ball men of the Bel giade team returned Monday from Col umbus, where they have lieen helping that crippled aggregation (the Columbus club) defeat the Fullerton boys in a series or three games. Of course a scalp dance was in order. Dr. E.H.Naumann DENTIST Has oiie of the bt dental offices in the state. Fully (quipped to do all den tal work in First-Class maimer. Always reasonable in charges. All work guaranteed. Over 14 years practice in Co lumbus. ISA Street. FkoeelM. Dr. E. H. Xtrteabrock Cockson. The marriage of Miss Emma Rosalia Kersenbrock daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Kersenbrock, to Mr. Charles Cock ajn, occurred Thursday morning at 1) o clock in the Catholic church, Father Theabold officiating. Miss Ella Kersen brock. sister of the bride, and Mr. Harold Cockson, brother of the groom, attended the couple during tho cere mony. The bride was beautifully gowned in white shot voile oyer white silk, with veil, and carried a white prayer book. The brides maid also wore white. Sister Agnes presided at the organ during the ceremony. After the ceremony, the mother of the britle served a breakfast to the guest-, and also a six o'clock dinner, before tLe departure of the bride and groom for their home four miles south of town. Mr. Cockson is one of the prominent young farmers of the community, owner of the Island Grove farm, a beautiful home recently repaired and furnished to receive the new bride. Mrs. Cockson is a Columbus girl, having lived in this eity all her life. She is a charming young lady with many accomplishments and makes friends where ever she is known. Gass-Higgiis. Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents in south Schuyler occured one of the prettiest weddings of the season when Father McCarthy preformed the ceremony that made Mr. Samuel Gass and Miss Wini fred Higgins hueband and wife. The house was prettily decorated with ferns, palms and flowerj. Four charming young ladies, Misses Florence Pruyn, Rose Gass, Lulu Williams and Nan Higgins, dressed in pure white acted as ribbon bearers and formed an aisle with ribbon canopy, under which the bride and groom passed followed by Miss Katberine Farrell, the ring bearer. Miss Vera Dickinson played the wedding march. The bride wore a beautiful gown of iiearl gray Sappho silk over taffeta and carried a lxiquet of brides roses. After the ceremony the guests were served with a delicious three course luncheon after which the bride threw away the Itoquet. It was caught by Miss Nan Higgins. They received many beautiful .presents. The bride and groom left for Denver on the evening train. Tney will be at home in Colum bus after November 1st. A number of thoir friends were at the station to see them off and throw rice. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. P. M. Higgins, a native of Colfax county and one of the aaost popular young ladies in Schuyler. The groom is one of the most enterpris ing business men in Columbus. He is engaged in tbe furniture and under taking business there and is Jin excellent young man. Tbe out of town guests who attended the wedding were Mr. Sam Gass, Henry Gass, Mrs. Henry Gass Mr. August Merz, Miss Anna Gass and Miss Rose Gass of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pollard of Silver Creek." Schuyler Quill. Week of Sport Last Saturday the fast Belgrade ball team came down to our city loaded to the tnuzzel with fast men and under took to take a game from the locals, but "not yet." The famous Indian Mallroy pitched for the visitors, bnt this fact did not win them anything as onr boys gave him his bumps proper and won out by a score of G to 1. It should have been n clean shut-out. Captain Lobr was on the slab for the locals and while he was touched up in an inning or two. he kept the visitors safely on his stall and led his players to easy victory. A good crowd was present and, al though the score was small, yet the game at times was lifeless and lacked ginger. No important features occured during the play anless it was the coach ing of Judge Curtis and two "fair ones" in the grand stand. Umpire, Mahnffey. Tomorrow the locals go to Madison to play at the fair for a purse of $75. This game is expected to lie a fast one and that purse looks good to Manager Cor bett and the rest of the crew. Friday the Omaha league team will play here and this will sure be the big one of tbe season. The locals will be strengthened by several league players and there will be no snaps tucked away on the field for either side. After we clean up the Oraahas, the boys go next day to Belgrade for a game. So you see our boys have their bands full this week, and great things are expected of the whole bnnch. Center fielder Spencer arrived last night and w ill join the Columbus club for tbe balance of the season. He just finished his engagement with the St. Joe western league. Jack Oorbett and our new outfielder Spencer, went up the branch to Bel grade yesterday morning where they will assist the ball team at that place in defeating some unsuspecting club from a near by town. Remember tke date of Miss Kelt's Fall lilliaery Opeaing is September 28 amd 29. (5& be reliable. After that the gold smith may employ his arts to his full desire in making the case or the chatelaine pin as ornate or as severely plain as he wishes. That's Why our Watches arc Guaranteed Time-Keepers. Niewohner. Miss Anna Gietzen is an Omaha visitor this week. Attorney W. I. Allen of Schuyler was in town Saturday. Chas. Rickly of Omaha visited over Sunday with relatives in this city. Channcey Abbott and son Chauncey Jr., of Schuyler were in our city Sunday. Mrs. J? red Koberta was a passenger to Omaha Thursday, where she went to visit friends. Drs. Martyn, Evans, Evans & Mar tyn Jr., office three doors north of Friedhof s store. I. GInck left Monday to look after his farm lands near Tarnov, Humphrey, Madison and other places. Don't Forget That we carry a complete stock Wall Paper. Prices Right. Chas.- H. Dack, Druggist. Miss Nellie Mathews returned Tues day from a visit to Schuyler. Mrs. S. A. Brindley has taken rooms in the residence of Richard Barney and is doing light house keeping, along with her school work. Miss Ethel Green of Genoa was the guest of Miss Florence Kramer Monday, on her way to Lincoln where she will attend the state university. Invitations aro out for a . o'clock tea this Wednesday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. II. II. Millard, Mrs. I. L. Albert and Mrs. J. E. Erskine receiving with Mrs. Millard. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas of Schuyler came up Tuesday, Mrs. Thomas remain ing to visit her daughters Mrs. W. I. Speiceand Miss Selzer, and Mr. Thomas going to Spalding on business. Father Provincial Superior of the Franciscan Fathers in tho St Louis Province, will visit the Columbus Catho lic church Thursday of this week. The Father Superior makes a visit to each of his churches nbout once every year. Mr. and Mrs. Vita Henrick of Wynnet Illinois, arrived Wednesdaj-. and are guests of Mrs. Henry Rngalz. Mrs. Henrick is a sister of Mrs. Ragatz and niece of II. Hughes. They will nlso visit near Platte Center before returning home. Miss Sarah Perkinson of Platte Center was in town last week on her way to her homestead in Oklahoma, where she goes semi-annually to sleep the required number of nights on the claim. Ibr brother, Joe Perkinson of Milford, who has a homestead adjoining hers, accom panies her on the trip. Their nearest rail road station ib Higgins Texas. Royal Baking Powder is made of Grape Cream of Tartar Absolutely Pare. Makes the food more Wholesome and Delicious. Ladies' Watches.. Watches to suit the fair sex must do double duty that of ornament and that of correct time-keeping. Our watches are based on the lat ter essential first the works must 66e Jeweler J Dr. C. V. Campbell, Dentist with Dr. Lnescben, Arnold's old stand, Olive st. WAY UP is used by all who desire a fine quality of patent Hour. The Co lumbus roller mills makes it. Attend Miss Kelso's Opeuing Friday and Saturday, Septem ber 28 and 29. Mrs. Brindley and children of North Platte were the guests Monday of Mrs. S. A. Brindley on their way home from Albion. ' A conference of the Catholic priests in the Columbus deanery will be held at the Monestery in this city October .'I, when twenty-four priests and Bishop Scannel will be present. Rev. DeWolf and family visited in Schuyler Tuesday. Mrs. A. F. Wing is suffering fiomthe effects of having a rusty nail run through her foot, which accident happened Tues day evening. Lost between Convent anil Suburban school, a bunch of keys. Finder will please leave at Journal office and receive suitable reward. Mrs. A. D. Benham, who lias been visiting at the borne of her son W. II. Benham, left for her homo in Cedar Rapids last Thursdsy. Mrs. Geo. O. Waters of Broken Iiow nrrived Wednesday on a visit toher son Prof. Waters. This is Mrs. Waters first visit to her son since he came to Co lumbus. The last relic of the gas plant made its departure this week. L. Schroeder & Son loaded the large tank on a freight car yesterday, prepartory to shipping to St Louis. Rev. and Mrs. Yost and daughter Elsie were guests of the J. C. Echols family Tuesday on their way from St Paul to Plaiuviow, where Rev. Yost has been transferred by the Methodist Bishop. The Rogers correspondent to the Schuyler Quill says: M. J. Costello, section foreman at this place, received orders Monday afternoon from head quarters to report at Ogden, Utah, as soon as he could get there. The purpose of his going will be for him to act as a witness in a suit brought by a cattle shipper who had several cars of cattle held on account of the washout several miles west of here lust year. The ship per claims that the company could have passed his stock on considerable sooner than they did and by their being held lost bis money.' The Fremont Tribune recently con tained the following: "L. D. Richards of Fremont, acting in behalf of the Fre mont General Power Co., has filed ap plication wi h the State Board of Irriga tion for a water right for a power plant near Fremont. His plan calls for an up propriation of 2,000 cubic feet per sec and, taken from the Platte river four miles southwest of Schuyler, carried in a race twenty six miles, following along near the Northwestern right-of-way, to the location of tbe power plant at the mouth of Elm creek, two miles south of Fremont. The head of water obtained is named as 125 feet and 42 000 horsr-power will he developed. The cost of the dam is named in the ap plication as 3125,000, is to cost $235 000. the machinery 1700,000 the build ings$100.000 more making the total plant worth o250.000. D. Richards is oamed as sole owner of the proposed plant. The application has to be passed upon and the tract in question examine d I before its approval, the matter taking a month or two for final settlement." Lives 30 Days in Cornfield SherilT Davis or Nance county, ar rived in C'oluuihus Friday with a young man twenty years old nanud Wid Carpenter who is demented and was taken to Norfolk ami placed in the asylum. The unfortunate fellovif res. den near Bellgrade and for a time had acted wrong when, about four weeks ago left, homo and but a few time- during that period was ho Been. His occassional apearauce aroused the roinmnniiy and when the authorities were notified and search liegnn, the man was found hid in a cornfield. Ho had provided him self with an iinpovislieil shelter, and had during the thirty day's absence from home, subsisted entirely on what the cornfield aiTorded. County Superinten dent Wood Smith, of Nance county ac companied the sheritr and prisoner en their trip to Norfolk, and in speaking to a Journal reporter, said the man was formerly a pupil in his school when teaching in Belgrade and was an unusual ly bright scholar. The demented man at times become raging and being strong pbysicially is a dangerous man. Society Circles. Mrs. Charles Platz entertained at a linen shower for Mis Kramer last Fii day afternoon. It was one of those delightfully informal afairs, only ten of the club girls being present. After ad miring all the beautiful pieces of linen which the young ladies had brought, the guests, eeated around one table, were served a threo course luncheon. Mis. Platz had painted dainty little place cards for the occasion. On Saturday Miss Metta Hensley en tertained at' a Kensington for Miss Kramer. Twenty two young m ladies were prej-ent. Tbe house was artistically decoiated in yellow. A dainty two course luncheon was served, and just as the guests were ready to rise a mes Sanger arrived with a package for "Miss Vera Kramer." As it was elaborately done up in many wrappings Miss Kramer deel'ired it was some joke and hesitated at opening it. But when all the wrappings were removed, she held a beautiful silver coffee brewer, the gift of the ladies pre.sent. Miss Kramer was beautifully gowned in a black lace cost u mo. The next party for Miss Kramer was the miscellaneous shower given by Mrs. Frank Stevenson and Miss Stevenson at their home Monday afternoon. Here also the color scheme was yellow. In one corner of the hack parlor, a wedding bell, white outside, with yellow lining, was suspended with yellow ribbons. Around the edge wore fastened many streamers of narrow yellow and whitt riblxuis, the end of each altu'lieil to a gift and all piled into tin: hell which was held up. Mit's Kroner was asked to sit under the bell, vhe:i little Made line Stevenson pulled the ribbons and nil tin- n!ii'k!M'ia r:inii) fcliovvi'riin' iIdu'ii ,,- ,- ., ii i Ml 'w Kramer then opened each parcel,' and they were pa-b'ed around amid many "ahs"and "ohs" and "How sweet..' The guests were soived dainty refresh uients in the dining room. Mrs. J. R. Carter Dead Mrs. Carter, wife of J. K.Carter, died Thursday at her home in oast Columbus after altout my weeks. illness. Not. until tho last two days was she considered to be in a serious condition, and tho an nouncement of her death came as a shock to her acquaintances. The re mains were t-iken Friday to Creighton where as M'sS May Kuckinastcr. she passed her girlhood days, and where her relatives still reside. Funeral ser vices were held in Creighton Saturday. Mrs. Carter leaves her husband and one son to mourn her depart ure. Wanted A good girl for general hou.s work, four in family. Call at this office. COLUBUS ARKETS. Wheat jOrll - Oats 1J5? bushel Rye ty bushel lianej , ........... Potatoes f bu Butter -13 Ib 71 40 22 4 24 :w II u 18 Eggs ty dozen M Dr. C. V, CAMPBELL Dentist Begs to announce to the people of Colum bus and Platte coun ty that he hits open ed his dental office in the rooms long occupied I y Dr. H. J. Arnold, on Olive St., four doors south of the Niewohner blk. imiiiiii His practice has been in connec tion with the most skilled dental operators in the west ami his serv ices to patients are guaranteed. EllllllllllltllllllllltlHIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIHtMfM WllUSIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIItlimilillNlltll Fion tiles of Journal May 21, 1871.) Married, May 20 in the Congregational church by Rev. J. E. Elliott, William Smith and Miss Sabina Kenahan, On the loth Elder II. J. Hudson joined in marriage at bis residence, Ephriam Pilling and Mis Catburina Cording both of Platte county. Speiee & North advertise 'UtO.OOO acrs of choice lands in the Loup Fork Valley at Slii per quarter section. Two-hundred lots in Columbus, prices ranging from $2.ilo$r00. The First Quarterly Conference of the Methodist Church for Columbus Circuit, will be held at the Nebraska Avenue Church, Saturday and Sunday. Col. John Rickly has removed his grocery from the old stand to his new building on the corner of !Uh and WasL ington Ave. rFrom files May .11, 1871) Jacob Lewis, one of ihe first settlers of Columbus, was in town Monday, celebrating ibe birthday of our city. Fifteen years ago, May 29, 185(1, Colum bus was laid out, and the following n lined persons were among the fir t settlers: Vincent Kiimmer, our present county treasurer, Jacob Lewis, Chas. Reinke, Fred Gottechalk, Jacob Guter, John Wolfel, John Held, Henry Lue sehen, Adam .Dank and Michael Smith. Mr. Lewis's farm, which, adjoins Co lumbus on the east, was homeeteaded by him in 18TJ. The strawberry festival hi Id in one of the churches last week, brought the ladies Siai.lK). Among the special advertisers tbih week are Major Troth for lumber: John Eu-den, plasterer and bricklayer; II. P. Coolidge furniture and hardware; F. G. Becher, MtCormick harvesters; L. W. Platte, Pawnee goods; A. J. Arnold jewelry. In District Court. Judge Hollenbeck held short terms of district court Friday and Saturday, dis Msing of several cases, among the more important, were the following: In divorce case of Teagor vs. Teagor, former decision set aside and temporary alimony to amount of tlf.0 granted. Heard evidence in the case of M. Croniu vs. ToiHpson,.and held bis. opin ion under advi.sement. This is the case in w hich C'ronin sued Tompson for the overflow of water from a mill dam, the matter being left to arbitrators, and now Cronin claims that the arbitrators had lieen tampered with and le-ks the court to set aside their report, which was to allow Cronin 200 damages. City of Coin tubus asks for an injunc tion against the U. P. 1L R. Co . restrain ing it from laying a gravel walk on the noith side of 11th street between North and O sts.. instead of using brick or cement as required by ordiuanci ' J Ben V. Walters asks damages against J. II. Kersenbrock in the sum of S00 as coimntesion for selling a quarter section of land. Also asks for forty shares of stock in the Columbus Brewing Co. of the value of id, 000 which he claims he earned in promoting the organization of tli company. Nellie Lyons ask for a divorce from Wm. Lyons. They have been mairied seven years. She asks t he custody of their three children. Christina Kdington, 51 years old, asks to be released from her mntrim nial ties with Geo. C. Kdington who is :." years old. lief using to give her proper support is direct cause of suit. In New Quarters. The three new store buildings of L. F. I'hillipps on East Eleventh street have been completed and will be o cupied by Seth Braiin, Schram & Keating and Frischholz Bros. The moms are finely tivtnred and in every way are modern and up todaie. Seth Brauii, with a complete lino of dishes, notions, toys etc., was the liist to occupy the new quarters. Has his display of goods so that the store pre sents a very attractive appearance. He has added a large slock of new goods ami with plenty of room in able to handle his trade to the perfect tatis facti'.n of all his customers. FiiRchholz Bros, moved into their new room Thursday ami now have oue of ihe most airy gents furnishing store in Columbus. Keating & Schraiu is now handsouiely located in the east room of the three buildings and with tie- additional space hae made their grocery store one of the most inviting in the city. The buildings were put up substanti al! and in every way modern for busi-ne.-s use They are an ornament to tl e city and a great improvement to Eleventh street. Diphtheria The residence of Prof. Sherinin was placed under quarantine last Friday, the little 6on Teddie, aged four yeais being atllicted witb diphtheria. The case is reported as in a light form. 40) Acres for Sale. We have 400 acres of fine farming land one mile west of Creston which will be sold at public auction at tbe court bouse at Columbus, Nebr., Saturday, Sept. 30, at 2 p. m. Kuper k Wurdeman. 3t ii9l Ll much to you how your banker con siders your a Hairs. It he tries to make all lie can of you, considering; only his own interests, that is oue style of banking;. If you do your huiiics where your interests are considered' us well as the interests of the hank, that is another style. The Columbus Statu Bank feels that it has obligations to its customers ami to the community. It tries to erforin thee duties. School Mews. On account of diphtheria iu the home of Prof. Sherman he decided to have tel phones placed iu each school building in the city so that be can communicate with tbe teachers without calling in per son at the buildings, as many people are fearful of the spreading of the disease. E ich want was provided Monday with an Independent telephone and Prof, Sherman will make his headquarters in Clol her hotel. Although the precaution is nnnessary, Mr. Sherman is anxious that the disease will not spread through any fault of bis. The Columbus High school foot ball 0038 will go to North Bend Saturday to play a game. Last Saturday the first foot ball game of the season was played !in Columbus Itetween our city and the York High school boys. The game was interesting from first to last and no score was made by either side. Myron Gray by some swift running atone time kept the York boys from making a score and through good tackle work on our side, the Colum bus lioys held their position. The York boys were heavier, and had other advan tages in their favor. In the evening after the game, the two fcot ball1, teams ' Were entertained by the basket ball girls at the home of Miss Susie Roen. The ev ening was passed in singing popular and college songs, after which refreshments were served. The rooms bad been neat ly decorated with the High school colors among them being the handsome satin banner of the high school. The following taken from the Omaha Beit sent by the Schuyler corresKudent will be of interest to Columbus young (teople: "The contestants in the potato raising contest started by Prof. Sher man last spring, brought their samples of the crop into town today and the judtres inspected them and awarded tho prizes. The prizes were not awarded upon the crop alone, but tbe board in spected the fields before the crop matur ed and graded them according to the way they were kept up and the general apiienrance. After inspecting the sam ples of the crlips submitted, the judges awarded the first prize of $10 to Miss Anna Stienberger and the second prize of $5 to IViiss Mattie Van Ilousen. County Clerk Mnpes and Councilman Chaplin were the judges. The judges say tho girls kept up their fields much Itetter than the lioys and as a whole their grades exceeded the lioys by a good margin." Econony in Coal. Why burn your money when you can savo it by buying our Blend coal at $5. 'it) or Sunshine at SKO0 per ton at yards. A trial of this coal will convince you that they are all right. Wkavf.i: .t Son, Coal Co. For Sale. My 20 acre fruit farm, two and a half miles east of Columbus mid a quarter mile north of telephone road. Price $1500, part cash, balance on time. W. J. MoEathko.v, ll'ith and Jackson Sts., Omaha, iS'eb. If you want a Hour witb all the nu tritious parlof tho wheat buy GOLD DUST made by Columbus roller mills. Dr. J. E. Paul, Dentist. One of the largest and best equipped dental offices in the state. 1 Vitalized Air far Palntoas Dentistry... The kind that is safe and never fails. Come in and have your teeth examined and get our estimate on your work. It will cost you nothing and we give a useful souvenir to each caller. All work guaranteed. i Over Niewohaer'a car. 13th sad OUe Sts. S. Keener ofcPark. IFA I m t '1 wjfi&. i rtt--jimmrmveseMiwjBrmw,eKi sffggg ' l-- t(