tgzi & 'xi MK ,-.' V-"j r&i&si&gs&i'&j'msis&p rasaavw 5ffiKaa5SS3tasss JSfjiJj ssrspfssa HH. It- ii IT r ' - " - : l iBTi Inl ?rt &3P"' f .: vS5?:-5-aCr- - i'..-'S ev '--- .-Xi, XsF-v 55 - - ' SKi iit .i -S-i5 rtT;f , -. K J. -s T.--tri - -- , i- 4 -5 vi? -S-J 1 ,- V.- Mii Jiaajit. : 'JUr fJV. ? .X - . L.V it Mr $!' s. Consolidated with the Columbus April 1, 1904; with the Platte County Argus January 1, 1906. t' .vfl P i VOLUME XXXVII. NUMBER 33. COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 1906. Whole number i,si9. ?& n At M TO "-, &?S - EwBaaaaaaaaBBteLA m - r a - jx iB-3fcr: r- ry - ,-s - i. fP .., . X . --- ,. - -- A 6 i aW bbbbi A ar t bbbbbi XJUg . , "T'm BM .Bw A. a. .Bv 4 .k -'h an' .Bk vBBl "bbbbbW - p i. ?? ISBSSSSUSSSaSlKjv H BANK BBS KEEP A GOOD BALANCE. Your bank book shows deposits, and that tells the story. A good balance to your credit euros the blaes and, drives away sleepless nights. BANK BALANCE AND CREDIT go together. Yon can bny cheaper if it's known vour balance is good. It helps to have your account in a-sub stantial bank. Bankinc with iib aids in establishing credit abroad. Give us yonr account. , It will help yon. The First National Bank IIIIIMllimWIIUIlllHI 1 (a 1 f"8 Pears WMimiiimiiimmmwuniiiHiHininw September 16, 1871. Mrs. Sarah J. Bacon, living on Lost Greek, was bitten by a rattle snake Aug. Gth, at about dusk, as she was walking towards the residence of Mary- Keele. Mrs. Kk thoughtfully applied remedies which she supposed would be good against the, poison of. the reptile, Dur ing the night four chickens were killed and applications of warm Mesh made to the wounds, At the same time raw eggs were give to the number of thirty seven with sweet milk. A half hoar from the time she was bit she feltj.irick at the stomach, which would' .retain nothing given her. The limb was JDdn siderablc swollen and turned spotted, and about the color of a tomato nearly ripe. The nxt day whiskey was given and the limb washed with tobacco wa ter. In coversation with Jacob M. Troth last Friday, he informed us tlmt the so ciety recently organized at Wattsville for aid qthe sufferers from grasshop per rai(';"have sn'cccHled in learning the exact condition of every settler in seven school districts of Platte county, and that they expect to soon know the state of affairs throughout the county. Mr. T. says that matters are not nearly so dis tressing as has been reported, and that the connty will make r good showing. The organization and the movement generally deserves all the encourage ment that can be given it. These men are working in a good cause and the Journal and all other good papers will give them God speed. Geo. W. Clother sent yesterday by ex press to the Chicago exposition a en cumber and melon, grown by Ellis George of Bntler county, on section 20, town 14, range 3 east, which will bear comparison with anything in that line which will be exhibited at Chicago. The cucumber measured six feet eight inches long and the musk melon three feet and eleven inches. From Mr. L. W. Piatt, who called yes terday, we learn that Peteahleaharo (Han and Chief), head chief of the Pawnees, died on Saturday last, and was buried on Sunday. He was about 45 years of age, having been known by Mr. Piatt when he was in his teens. He was much respected by his tribe, and was a judicious chief, never exercising his authority except when he knew it would be respected, lie was u power among the Indians. Pe'cahleebaro's last words were that be was a friend of the white man, and he wished his son to be. ' Dr. Paul, dentist. B. S. Palmer, the tailor cleans, dyes and repairs ladies' and gents1 clothing. Hats cleaned and rehlocked. Agent for Germania steam dye works. Olive street. Between 12th and 13th St. TOYS Cheaper than ever this year, and a large assortment to se lect from. Just look at these prises: $1.50 Dolls for. 85c $3.00 Dolls for $2.00 $5.00 Bolls for $3.00 $5.00 Toilet Sets for.... .$3.00 And with each 15c purchase yon get a ticket on a 40 piece dinner set, to be given away Free! Fruit Cake and Ice Cream for Thanksgiving. POESCETS Bakery aad Gudy Factory. $3 Meet at Xanroe. Thirty-nine of Platte connty's teach era answered to roll call at Monroe last Saturday, the occasion being the first of the three nestings of the Platte Connty Teacher's Association for this year. The BMetiag was called; to order at about 1:15 by the president. Superin tendent E. B. Sherman of the city schools of Columbus, and the minutes recorded by the secretary, Miss Lizzie Knight of Creston. The first subject to be discussed was a symposium on the rural school, papers being read by Principal Eugene Loomis of Lindsay on "Conntry and Village Schools Compared", and by A. J. Ma em of Monroe township, "Should Rural Schools Attempt Work Beyond the Eighth Grade?" The discussion of these papers was led by Mr. C. W. Tal bitzer of Monroe in the course of which the question "Are our Schools Accom plishing all That -can Reasonably be ExpectedofJThem? Mr. Talbitzer was of the opinion that our present educa tional system was doing veiy satisfac tory work and added, ''While the teach ers work is not merely for dollars and cents, I believe that the teachers should receive as good wages as a skilled work man." Mr. Sherman spoke of the poor penmanship of pupils in general, and traced it to carelessness on the part of the pupils themselves. The question was asked whether rural pupils are not stronger mentally than city pupils in the corresponding grades, Mr. Loomis said that this was true because country pupils have not the temptation for street loafing and neglecting their work that the country pupil being generally from one to three years older than the city pupil in the same grade had developed a greater degree of mental maturity and would therefore make a stronger pupil. Miss Watkins had had considerable ex- gerience both in city and rural schools and was convinced that country work was far more satisfactory to the teacher. Miss Emma Matzen of Creston read a very good paper on "School Incentives," telling what a teadier may do to reduce tardiness and absence to a mininutn and to gain and hold the respect of the pn- pils. She spoke of school decoration, of exercises such as drills, marches etc , and added that if teachers would have the respect of pupils they mdst treat them with the same respect they expect. In disscassinar tkis naner Miss Nell Brown of Humphcry showed what can be accomplished in this way by a will ing teachers and pupils who think enough of their school to seek good re sults. Superintendent Sherman took the subject of "The Future Teacher." He compared the present with the past and said that spelling for example had im proved about forty per cent in the last century and believed that spelling and all other branches would improve in the same proportion in the next hundred years, lie said we improve because we pick ont the best of the new methods that are found to have good features and discard all that are not positively un building. Mr! Sherman thinks- we will soon have a strong centralized power that will govern .all teachers' examina tions and as the teachers .become more competent the new law will be more rigidly enforced and eventually all teachers will be thorough competent men and women commading from twenty-five to fifty per cent higher salaries than are now paid. The musical numbers on the program were in charge of the Monroe teachers and were all well rendered and appre ciated. Especially fine was the drill given by the Intermediate pupils. The teachers were greatly encouraged by the large number of people of Monroe and surrounding conntry who were present. After Supt. Leavy had made some announcements regarding rending circle work, etc., the teachers passed a vote of thanks to the school loard for the use of the building and to the teach ers and pnpils of Monroe for their en tertainment. Adjournment was then taken to meet at Humphrey at the call of the executive committee, which will probably be the last of January. Sheriff Babb, of Nance Connty, was in the city last Wednesday night. His visit was purly business in official Una In discussing the political situation in his connty he said democratic lightning struck in many places.. Up there, a re publican connty, the democrats walked out of the battle with county attorney and float representative, while the re publicans captured full control of the county board of supervisors. Prowctt, the republican candidate for representa tive, and who was before election con ceded the better man for the place lost his own" connty. Little Nance has been to do fanny things and the out come in oar sister county carries with it picture of peculiar political dice-shaking. The end of this week will complete a big improvement in the power depart ment of the Columbus electric light phut UBder supervision of electrician George Doaglaa. a new boiler is being installed, with a capacity of 125 horse power. Mason Beat and Louie Schroe der, jr., hare charge of the brick work. The Golumbu phut is one of the best ia thia part of the state and the rapid jacreaajag demsud for lights compelled the owner, Dr. Heintz, to increase their power facility ia order to give the pub- Tour Attention way "ITH all the emphesis of which type is ' capable, we want to direct your attention Christmasward. It is only a few weeks now when we will be in the thick of the Holiday distribution. Our buying was done long ago, and everything is now ready for your inspection or your buying. As befits the season; you'll find our displays lavish and suggestions are just about numberless. We are expecting our biggest yet, .Xmae v trade and if merit wins we will get it The big city stores have no advantage over us, except in unnecessary duplication. Our lines take in ALL the just-out jewelry styles, all the charm and novelty that be longs only to Jewelry. .For price rea sons, too, we can make it worth your while to purchase here. All goods marked inplain figures. Just a few suj Solid gold Sleeve Buttons i Solid gold Sleeve Buttons diamonds Gold filled Sleeve Buttons ...50c to $5.50 Solid gold rings ..$1.00 to $20.00 Mantel Clocks ,....$4.00 to $6.75 Watches ..Ed. J. NIEWOHNER.. JEWELER AND OPTICIA.N COLUMBUS, Two new cases have been filed in the county court the last week. Nick-Haf-fner sues August O. Runge for a promis sory note of $100, and the Curtice Baum company has brought an action against Samuel Long of Humphrey, as constable to restrain him from selling certain masical instruments held by him in his official capacity. Mies Ada Lewis died at the hispital at Norfolk last Monday and her body was brought to Columbus for interment on the noon train Tuesday. The funeral will be held tomorrow .at her father's home at 1 o'clock p. m., and will be con ducted by Rev. Monro, pastor of the Congregational church, of which church deceased was a member. The case of Miss Lewis is a very pathetic one. At the age of 14 she was taken with the malady which ended her days. She was considered the brightest pnpil in the pnblie schools and was universally love cd and respected. As long as'she had the strength she was regular in her at tendance at church, christian endeavor and prayer meeting, and her heart was in the work of the church. Coal We still have a supply of the best grades of both hard and soft coal on hand. ' 31 2t " Newman & Welch. ! MENS HIGH CUT SHOES Better Than Ever . Men's 16 inch, Black Elks kin, double Viscol- ized welt soles $6.00 Men's 1'6 inch Dark Tan Elkskin double Vis- colized welt soles $6.00 Men's 16 inch, Black calf skin, double Vis- colized welt soles' $5.50 Men's 16 inch, Tan calf skin double, Viscol- ized welt soles $5.50' Men's 12 inch Black calf 1-2 double welt . soles- $5.50 These are a few styles only of Complete line of high cut waterproof shoes for hunters or anvone where a high boot is required. Q-aE-AaTSS COLUMBUS, - Neftraska ions: .:...... .$2.00 p with' t chip $3.50 up ..,. :......$! to $f0. $1 NEBRASKA. Inquire of Herrick. Dr. Campbell, Dentist. Joarual ads bring reaalta. Kodaks and supplies at Newohner's. - Dr. D. T. Martyn, jr., office new Columbus State Bank bailding. One of our county papers said that Platte county was normally republican. When pray? Has it not almost always went two to one democratic? Next week our complete line of Holi day goods will be on display. Be sure and look over our line before making your Christmas purchases. Seth Brann Eleventh st. Gebal Council Number 12, Royal and Select Masters held their annual meet ing and election of of officers at the Ma sonic hall last Friday evening, and the following officers were elected: J. E. North, Thrice Illustrious Master; J. D. depnty 3d I. M.; C. J. Garlow, P. a W.; A. Anderson, tress.; J. R. Meagher, sea And for the Orient Chapter No. 18 Royal Arch Masons, these officers were selected: Henry Ragatz, High 'Priest; J.D. Stires, King; G. A. Scott, S.; O. T. Roen, treas.; and J. R. Meagher, sec'y. (. I CORRESPONDENCE am ii? Mrs. Maud Soullier of Emerson, Neb , arrived last week for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Cummins. Tom Thomazin of hear Lindsay mar keted five fine hogs at Monroe last week, that averaged ,458 'pounds .each, fhey were the red Duroc Jerseys and well bred. The Kelley-Potter Mercantile Co. bought tbem. Rev. R. H. Owens of Arvonia, Kas., preached at the Welsh Methodist church, north of Monroe, last Sunday. Rev. Owens is a relative of J. W. Hughes of the Shell Creek neighborhoods Mrs. Eetella Thompson and son Frank returned last week from their oxtended stay at Reedley, Cat, and will remain in Monroe for the winter, Mr. and Airs. W. J. Growcock re turned from Valley Tuesday, whoro they were called by the death of Mr. Grow cock's brother's wife. .. Win. Webster transacted business at Albion Tuesday. A. E. Priest was at Columbus Tuesday evening. Frank Gilmore and Miss Anna Mars will be married this evening at the home of Miss Anna Smith, northeast of town. The wedding will be a quiet one, the invited guests being confined to relatives. They have been having -some trouble with the. elevator they are using to dump the wagon loads of bents into the cars. First a wagon came near falling from the top of the elevator just as it was reaily to damp, and later the Jcable broke. SouteVoS. Dick Schroeder'has returned from looking after his farming .interests in Kansas. August Volkomann has resigned his position with Henry Deyker.'and moved to the Stenger place, just east of Co lumbus, where he will be employed the coming season. Mrs. Joe Stovicek of Columbus is spending a few days visiting with her 'mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Krueger.. , . Miss Anna Brunken returned Satur day night from ScribnerJ where she has beenivisiting relatives. .. '' vCI- J. Bisson is again confined to the bense with sickness, it being in the na raresf a sore throat. "Owing to the necessity of keeping a good many of the scholars out to help husk the large crop of-corn, and also on account of the severe cases of diph theria, Mr. Brunken, director of the Brunken school district, condidoml it best to close the school, for ten dnys or two weeks, or until the 26th at least. Miss N. Rose Rasmussen, the teacher, returned to her home ih Columbus Tues day to remain until Mr. Brunken thinks best to have the school open again. Those of the fnmily of Fred Mindrup who Btill have diphtheria are reported better. The premises are still kept under a rigid quarantine. Creaton J. L. Sharrar went to -Columbus Mon day to act on the jury this week. R. B. Webb and family visited at the home of Joe Bender Sunday. Hon. W. E. Reed of Madison was in our city Thursday transacting business. Miss Jones of Columbus is visiting Miss Stella Berges this week. Wm. Wenk returned Saturday even ing from South Dakota, where he had spent a, few days looking at bind. Monro Smith of Madison wjih trans acting business in our ciiy Monday. Mrs, Frank Adams is on the sick list this week. Jef Lohr returned home from Colum bus Saturday, where he had been the last six weeks carpentering. Grandpa Belknap visited his grand daughter, Mrs. Earl Weaver in Columbus Monday and Tuesday. Misses Minnie Wenk and Iva Van Blaricon were Madison visitors last Sat urday. Mia. Studley and daughter Ruth vis ited with her daughters at Monroo from Friday until Sunday. C. F. Buhman returned Saturday night from Omaha, where he had been for several days on business. Walter Henry of Cambridge. Neb., has been entertaining his mother this week. The latest returns from the gridiron ia that Lloyd Barnes, a lad from David City, met witn a sudden jolt while play ing foot ball at Bellwood one day last week, and returned home with a broken collarbone. Other similiar reports are ia order before six o'clock on Thanks giving day. George Rose, of Genoa, was transact ing business in our city last Wednes day. He looked the same fellow though. he was one of the boys who unfortunate ly came in contact with hat horrid democratic majority which raged in bis home county a week ago last Tuesday. The Nance couaty republicans nominat ed Mr. Rose for connty attorney bat the daavwraita beat aiam to it. Dr. Naumann, Dentist 138. ' . Sasoke the Liaao R oast cigar. Cassia solicits yonr aunt trade. Dr. W. H. Slater, veterinarian, phone 95. Bruce Webb was down last Friday. from Creston Wedding rings and high class jewelry at Carl FronaePs, Eleventh street jew eler, Columbus: 0 Dr. O. A. Alleabarger, offioaiaaew State Bank bailding. - H. I. Murdoch and Frank Mills have been doing some carpenter work oa the old Philip Schreiber farm, northwest of Monroe: They put up a' barn besides making some substantial improvements on the farm. Nick Jarwoski was taken to Fullerton last Thursday morning by Sheriff aBabb of Nance county to face a charge pre ferred by a Polish girl of that county, charging him with being the father of ber infant, which was born October 31. He was bound over to tlm district court and released on bonds. The Swiss Gruetli Verein .are antici pating an enjoyable evening at Maaner chor hall next Monday night. The en tertainment will consist of dancing, re freshments and a good time, and the Mannercbor orchestra has been engaged to furnish music for the occasion. Only members of the society will be present There need be no more monuments "To the unknown dead." Henceforth each' American officers and enlisted men will wear an aluminum tag,- stamps with his name, regiment and company. The nations have agreed in case of war to forward such, identification badges fouud on the dead to the proper author ities on the other side. "Cedar Chips" has this to say of the late entertainment given by the Epworth League, in the Osceola-Record: "Sev eral farmers and farmeresses from this neck o' woods attended the E. L. Hal lowe'en party in Columbus last Wed nesday nigbt. They reported that 'as usual in such affairs instead of being a farmer crowd it was in part at least a gathering of Hoboes. If farmers either at home or in town acted in like man ner they would be locked up to ponder on the error of their ways. During the last week Judge Ratter- man issued tho 'following mnTMnge lieen see: Andrew Louis Dice, Humphrey. Mary Backer, Lindsay; John Kociemba, Ord, Appolonia Kosiba, Dnncnn; Alois J. Vcik. Celia K. Fuchs, both of Humph rey; Samuel T. Ashley, Osta Ella Burtscb, both of Columbus; Michael .Shonsey, Clarks, Hannah Lillian Harris Columbus; Lambert M. Heesacker, both of Humphrey; Frank Gilmore, Anna Mars, both of Monroe; David E. Lans berg, Elm Creek. Emily J. Aspidwall, Leigh. The last named couple wsre married by Judge Ratterman. At the Catholic church Wednesday morning Michael Shonsey of Clarks and MissHannab Lillian Harris of Colum bus were united in the bonds of holy matrimony, Rev. Father Delfosse of Central City performing the ceremony. Only relatives and immediate friends were present, and after the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of J. B. Gietzen. The bride is a sister of Mrs. J. B. Gietzen and Mrs. F. A. Roberts, and the groom, is a resident of Clarks, near which place he owns a fine ranch Edward Msloney of Omaha acted as best man and Miss Madge Har ris, sister of the bride, waa bridesmaid. , The Union Pacific has adopted a new policy regarding the leasing of the right of way to adjacent farmers. Heretofore it has been the, custom of the company to lease it to farmers and let them put whatever crop they wished. The result has not been satisfactory, as some years corn would be put in just where the old stalks would catch the snow in winter, and sometimes the land Nwould remain idle and grow np to weeds, making con siderable extra expense to cut them, to say nothing of their unsightly appear ance. Now orders have issued that the right of way must be pnt in alfalfa, and if a farmer desires to do this he may harvest the crop. This will do away with all inconvenience, and incidentally be a means of making the farmers care ful about keeping their stock from tres passing on the right of way. The funeral of Dennis Sullivan, jr., who met bis death in a runaway, was held at the Catholic church last Satur day. The facts regarding his death are as follows: He had been in this city in the morning and was taken to his home about six miles northwest from here, in a li ery rig, and after remaining at home for some time he started for Platte Cen ter, and about 8:30 in the evening he was found in front of the wagon on the double-trees, cold in death. The coroner was called, but he deemed an inquest unnecessary. Not a mark of any kiad was iouna on me corpse, except some braises on the head that would indicate that the horses had kicked him. It had been reported that he had been driak ing heavily of late.. Mr. Sullivan wai about thirty years of age, and leaves to mourn bis untimely death, besides bis widow, who was formerly Mies Alice Quinn, three small children. He is a brother of John Sullivan, who waa formerly a member of the Columbia police force. ,! GiVeJ Owrpeiroae the beaeft of long ex perience ia mattera iaaaoiaL We as sure them almost coartesy aad as lib eral accomidations as are within the bounds of sound baakiag. No better guarantee of oar finaacial stability can be had taaa oar last print ed statement. If yon have not seen it or are not familiar with our bankiaar house, we shall take pleaeare in supply ing you with a copy. Large or small accoanta welcome. Calumfcu State Bank. OOLUMBUS MARKETS. Potatoes, new Vba 50. Batter-T$ t. 20 to 18 Eggs-7$ doeea.:. 22 Springs: .' 8 Heaa....: i 7 Roosters 3 Hogs. &70 - - ! p f. -- DLLKD 01 WIVDMILL. tewwCaifkt in HisCaUar aai Tmra- iag What 1 Kilki Him ia Sight tf Wife. Proa Liadur Opuuoa. Merrit B. Otis, a fanner whose home is five miles northwest of Lindsay ia Emerick township, Madison county. was choked to death Sanday forenoon in .a tragic manner. He had gone up on his windmill to shut it off. There waa no wind when he started and apparently no danger. Before he could tarn off the wheel a breeze sprang up aad set it in motion. A set screw caught in the collar of Otis' coat and began choking him. He man aged to call to his. wife for aid and she ,A.oiil ortho-house and clirtbed up on tho frame and tried desperately to dis tangle his coat from the screw, but failed. Then she descended and sought but in vain. to shut off the power.. As a last hopo she rushed into the house and telephoned.neighbors for aid. When they reached the mill Otis waa dead. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his untimely death. The funeral was held Monday after noon and was largely, attended by the friends of the deceased. The sorrowing ones, have the heart felt sympathy of all ih their sad bereave ment. Tha Churches. Mr. Munro announces as his subject for next Sanday morning, "The Golden Mean," and for the evening, "Growth or Cataclysm.'' At the Methodist Episcopal church next Sabbath morning, Pastor De Wolfe will take for bis text, "Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven." The Beautiful Queen Esthers will meet on Friday with Mies' Neta Wor den. Last Sabbath the M. E. church re ceived two new members. Services in the Baptist church next Sunday, Not. 18, as follows: Bible School at 10:10. Preaching services at 10:00 -with sermon: The Shortcomings oflsma" Junior at 3.-00 p. m. B. Y.P. U. at 6:30 with subjects: "The Natural Approach to the Bible," and "How the Bible Condemns Intemperance.' Preaching service at 7:30 with sermon:' aPoverty Avenue" to happiness. Faraafar Salt. Improved farms, for sale, Platte and Boone counties. First National Bank. immrmit9mqr Becher, Hockenberger & Chambers m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m 9 m m m m s s p at . .REAL ESTATE AID LOANS. Whenever desiring investment in real estate, either farm landa or town lots, it will be to yoar interest to consult our lists. We also have several good dwelliags for rent in Columbus, and it will pay yon to come aad aea as before completing yoar arraagemeats. !! Money to loan ia any amount" ea short actios. Fire,' Tornado aad Aeadeat laaaraaea. Becher, Hockenberger & -Chambers. 'l rl il -sJ f -I 4 yi vtl -4 41 -l - fl 'VSl 5 .-? !?w -. A -s: -r?rl :L.i.b . . .-3 Ot-n- 1iZi Afc '. .. 3V:!iH J BrTv -9t r- -s.-4 '.!--Cwi, tX, Jv5H2aSEcK3 .vf -"-'. "frvs?- r-