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"iUm. J ' --' .'v . V- mxtf!?h.m -;'t; - - -lc. "J3 x-.- ' ' ''Jtwc r- ? x.miE'j3'-'sss, Ii4r "? T1" f . "- vT? k-; ftV, . . 4 B M IS i & '"'- ' -V ! ' iv3ak s? 2.! :.k 'A: rr Comolidated with the Columbu Times April 1, 1904; with the Platte County Argui January 1, 1906. .- It COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1907. WHOLE NUMBER l,feo9. m VOLUME XXXVm. NUMBER 23. l:i M fc. J , .. L m ". w I? . .. tt x I? r i rr - BP .' km- an K- tffltHfitftf Becner, Hockenberger & Chambers Hi .REAL ESTATE AND LOANS. Whenever desiring investment in real estate, either farm lands or town lots, it will be to yonr interest to consult our lists. We also have several good dwellings for rent in Columbus, and it will pay yon to come and see us before t-ompleting your arrangements. Money to loan in any amount on abort notice. Fire, Totnado and Accident Insurance. ' Becher, Hockenberger & Chambers. MM COLUMBUS Oat 42 Wheat TO Bye W Corn 6 Hurley .........-...-..---- "" Hoffs: 85 10 to $5 30 rwiuHuiwuiiH mwiitmmnimtm MAHT TEAKS AOO. gHMWUMIMWWIWIIIIIIHWMHi Files of the Journal September 10, 1873. Sunday and Monday nights of this week, it is said, brought frost to many, places in the Platte valley. It is stated that many localities in Iowa werevisited by a huavy frost during the month of August. "( The following couuty ticket was nominated by the republicans: Probate jude, Allen O. Turner; treasurer, Henry C. Bean; clerk, John Gompton; sheriff 'Benjamin Spielman; superintendent, Samuel A. Bonesteel; coroner, T. A. IMnkney; surveyor, John G. lloutson; county coinmiasioner, D. A. Willard. We learn that Mr. W. Hunneman will shortly open up a lumber yard in the city. It will certainly be to the gre it benefit of the country if lumber can be obtained here at reduced rates. There will be more and better dwellings shelters for cattle, fences etc. Competi tion is said to be tae life of business, anil we have no doubt that three lumber, yards will find plenty to do in Columbus. At the Firemen's meeting Monday evnin? it was resolved that on the re ception of the fire engine, the janitor should sound the alarm of fire. If the citjtens do not see the smoke, they should not become excited. On the alurra being sounded the members will repair at once to the engine house. The engine was shipped at Rochester. N. Y. on the 4th inst and is expected to ar rive here the last of this week. Drs. Paul and Matzen, Dentists. Dr. Vallier, Osteopath, Barber block. W. J. Walters was transacting busi ness in Genoa Monday. For a boy's flannel shirt, try one of those 45s ones at the Gerharz Flynn CoJ The Ladies of the Congregational church are making preparations to hold a bazaar about the middle of November. "Will Berneman returnedMonday eve ning from Albion, where he was called by the serious illness of his brother, Herman. A. C. Mahaffey returned Wednesday evening from Superior,- Neb., wh re he was called by the death of his brother, M. Mahaffey. Mr. and Mrs. Ij. D. Allen of Seneca, Kasn and Misa Bernie Goodrich of Hoi tn. Kas , are visiting at the home of P. B Darrington. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Becker of Ottawa. Ka-s were guests last week at the home of Mrs. Becker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Schmocker. Miss Susan Brodboll, who has been a guest at the home of O. T. Boen, for the past two weeks, returned to her. home in University Place Thursday. ROAD WAGONS RUNABOUTS At cost, to make room for a car lot of buggies. You can buy them for from $8 to $ 1 0.00 less thn formerly. We -must close them out before October 1st. L. W. WEflVER & SON. Thirteenth Straefc. As a result of passing two forged checks last Friday, Thomas Sturek is wider ar rest and Sheriff Carrigis looking for bis two accomplices. Young Sturek had made the acquaintance of two men named Nealy and Ijoomis, who were working with a Union Pacific fenee gang, and the boy says they wrote out the checks and gave them to him to- pre sent, and then divided up the proceeds. One of the checks was cashed by the German National bank, the amount be ing $36, and signed by Herman G. Fricke. When the boy appeared cashier Schroder refused to cash it, and referred it to president Phillips, but as Mr. Phillips, knew the boy and had seen him at work for Mr. Fricke, he thought it was all right. A check for $36, signed by Frank Nealy was presented at the Commercial National bank and cashed, as it looked all right. The third check was present ed at the Columbus State bank, and as it was drawn on that bank, in favor of Jacob Hobson, and signed by Fred Geiser, but as Mr. Geiser did not carry an account in that bank, payment was refused. The amount of this check was 962. Columbus State bank checks were used in all three instances. The Sturek boy was arrested Saturday night and made a full confession, and described the two other men. Sheriff Carrig took Sturek to Omaha and Council Bluffs the first of the week with the hope that he might be able to apprehend Nealy and Loomis and take them into custody. The county authorities have a peculiar case to deal within the person of a.man named Olrich, who claims to hail from Indiana. A week ago be was taken be fore the board of insanity, but discharg ed as they did not consider him a fit subject for the asylum. He agreed to leave the country and was released. But his leisurely way of leaving and his demanding food from farmers' wivea caused his arrest again, a complaint be ing filed by John Dawson last Saturday. Sberriff Carrig took him into custody Sunday and be will be held awaiting an investigation as to where he came from, and where he has been. Olrich is a big strapping fellow, very uncouth in his dress and from his general appearance there is evidently something wrong with him. So far he has been harmless, but from his actions something should be done with him. To win a race and then loose it, all because of tne little mistake, is what happened to Lute North and Bhwk Douglas at the State fair last-Thursday. One other horse in the race and Black Douglas had each won two beats, and the fifth heat looked like a walk away for Black Douglas. Here is where Lute North made the fatal error for after entering the home stretch he eased up in his driving, and just then on came the other horse with a rush, and in less time than it takes to tell it, had come up on even terms and won the deciding heat by an eyelash. This same thing has happened hundreds of times before and in the same manner,"and we are not going to throw any stones at Lute for this first offence. Black Douglas will race this week at Sioux City. More attractions for the Ak-Sar-Ben fall festival at Omaha have been con tracted for and the carnival grounds this season will rival any of previous years in their wealth of amusement novelities. In addition to the list re cently announced Doc Breed has signed contracts for the appearance of a new novelty, "The Girl in Red," which is a series of fire dances, an electric swing similar to that at Krug park, a Turkish Theater with three camels and four elephants, the Oriental Burlesquers and Charles Bigney, "The Human Fish," who eats, drinks, sleeps and plays a cornet under water and will give a high diving exhibition free each day at the carnival grounds. What has become of the old fashioned fisherman that could tell the difference between a wall-eyed pike and a gar? Columbus has a young man who works in a sporting goods house, and is sup posed to be "wise" on the enbject of fish and fishing. They tell that he came home tbe'other evening with a big fat gar. and showing it to some of his friends insisted that it was a pike. What do you think of that? P. E. Lindblad of Monroe, while work ing on the seotion at that place, met with a painful accident Thursday even ing. He was returning home with the gang on the hand car. when it struck some obstruction on the track and threw him in front of the car, and it passed over him. He was severely bruised,.bt no bones were broken, and he was brought to the hospital Friday to remain until he recovers. G. H. Nash and family of Monroe moved to Columbus this week, and will make their home here. Their daughter. Miss Inez Nash, has been a teacher in the Columbus schools for the last year and is at present teaching in the first ward. The Nash family moves to this city in order that their daughter. Miss Goergian, may take advantage of the school facilities. ' ln.order to handle the work at the post ofice in better shape. Matt Thomas has been put on as sight man. He goes on aboateight and works until morning taking care of the night mails aad check ing in the postal clerk. While ' thi makes one less ctork daring tba day, the work handled at night offsets this and it easier for aU. Dr. Luescheo Occulist and aurist. Dr. Mark T.McMahon, dentist. Dr. W. H. Slater, veterinarian, phone 96. People who gat results advertise in the Journal. For men's fine flannel shirts, see Gerharz Flynn Co. Dr. C. A. Allenburger, office in new State Bank building. For medium and heavy weight under wear, look at Gerharz Flynn Go', fall and winter line. Prof. Conn and family will occupy the residence of Mrs. Goodale. on west Eighteenth street, recently vacated by John Coyer. John Greer of Fuilerton has accepted a' position as fireman with the Union Pacific, and will shortly move his family to this city. '- Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Frank of Monroe were in the city Monday, enroute to Torrington, Wyo., where the doctor's father resides. Miss Alta Anson, who has been em ployed in the Independent Telephone office, returned to her hdme at Creston, Tuesday morning. Mrs. Fred Bipp, of Cedar Rapids, daughter of Mahlon Clother of Platte Center, was brought to St. Mary's hospi tal Monday for treatment. John J.Gilsdorf ofCornlea, republican candidate for clerk of the district court, and J. L Sharrar, republican candidate for sheriff, were in the city Tuesday. Mrs. Howard Geer, who has been here during the summer with her parents, OoL and Mrs. M. Whitmoyer, has re turned to her home at Los Angeles, Cat Arthur Gorman, who has been em ployed at the Brodfuehrer jewely store, left Monday for Grand Island, where he has accepted a position in a jewelry store at that place. The Union Pacific ran a- special train to Norfolk Tuesday morning to ac comodate those along that line who wished to attend the Barnum & Bailey circus at that place. Orville Nelson left Wednesday morn ing for Cover D'Alene, Idaho, and also points in Washington, lie goes with the intention of locating in that section of the country should it suit him. 1 Dont-forget -that we fcaveeeveral thousands of acres of smooth land that we have just put on the market at very low prices, and on easy terms. Call and get particulars. F. T. Walker Co. August Dietrich has bought the paint ing ntock and fixtures of J. C. Echols. Mr. Echols is erecting a home on his ten acre tract north of the city, and the fam ily will live there when all is in read iness. Caesar Ernst and Arnold Niffeller re turned Monday morning from their four months sojourn in Switzerland. They were accompanied by several people from the old country who, we under stand, will look for situations here. The dynamos for the charging station for the block signal system of the Union Pacific, have been placed and are now in operation, ready for the service to be in stalled. This will be some time, how ever, but the gangs are pushing the con struction both east and west of this city. Four marriage licenses were issued by Judge Batterman during the last week, John A. Hoadley of Cornlea, and Mary F. Connelly of .Lindsay, Edward E. Bacon of Akron and Maud Cummins of Monroe, Allen J. Bennet and Mary Creig of Genoa, John R Jacobs and Winifred A. Frederick of Genoa. Mrs. A. J. Smith received word last week that her brother, Michael T. Mad den was run over by a train at Have- lock, and fatally injured. Mr. Madden, was a boiler maker, working for the B. & M. at Havelock. Mrs. Smith did not re ceive word of the accident until after the funeral whioh was held at Lincoln, Sept. 2. Max Ehas returned 8unday evening from his trip to the Yellowstone Park. He says the train now goes as far as Buffalo Creek, which is six or seven miles from the park, and which is at present the end of the Oregon Short Line extension into the park. The ex cursion which he accompanied is one of those run during the summer, taking eastern people to the park for a fifteen day trip. One of the matters taken up by the city council last Friday night was the ordering of a sidewalk on the south side of Fourteenth street to the Catholic cemetery. The proper notices were served on the B. k M. and L. W. Wea ver & Son in connection with widening the alley near the new Union Pacific de pot reported as served. M. Brugger, J. G. Beeder and H. F. J. Hockenber ger were re-appointed members of the library.'boarpV I. Wood & Ward, with their, big musical company and a gorgeous gowned groap of gaieher girls, will be the offering at the North opera house Thursday, Sept ember 19. The company . numbers twenty people aad twelve bigense'mbled chorus numbers are introduced during the action, of the three acta. Two Merry Tramps is a mialdisg title, bat k is only the title, for. from the me to the fall of the oarteia it is eae of the wittiest, smartest, jollies t, stagiest of all Ettfrii m 9 m 9 m m m m 9 9 4 9 9 The Best Advice For tbe protection of your eye sight k.to visit bur optical depart ment oaoe'ia a whiles We can tell you in a vary few minutes what, if anything, ahoald be done, f ' We will test your eyes by the meet modern methods aad fit lenses to yonr eyes with scientific exacti tude. That will assure you future eye comfort. We give every case the utmost care and attention asa with our facilities can guarantee satisfac tion. Make it a point to see us about your eyes. If glasses are not needed there will be no charge. J. IIEW01IEI. Jeweler & Optician Dr. Neumann, Dentist 13 St. G. B. Prieb, painting and paper banging. The dirt is flying for our fine Y. M. C A. building. Dr. D. T. Martyn. jr., office new Colum bus State Bank building. For Bent Furnished room with board. Independent Telephone 324. Dr. L P. Oarstenson, Veterinarian both phones 212, Columbus, Neb. The corn crop in Platte county is practically out of danger from frost. Mrs. Dr. Platz returned Thursday last to her home at Torrington, Wyoming. Miss Ina West of Albion has come to Columbus to attend Commercial college. Miss Tillie Schneider went to Omaha Monday for a short visit with her sister, Mrs. Jensen. Wanted Place to work for board and attend school by young- man. Bell phone No. 58. E. J. Neiwohner lefT l9otiday for Burlington, la., for a few days sojourn at his old home. H. A. Davis and family left last Satur day for Arizona, where they will enjoy a vacation for several weeks. For fancy Wedding Stationery, pro grams or Calling cards, don't fail to let the Journal figure with you. Attorneys. S. McAllister of Shelton was in the city over Sunday on his way to Battle Creek on legal business. Miss Anna Olur returned home Sun day after a week's visit at the home of Julius Ernst southwest of Columbus. John B. Taylor of Cambridge, 111., was a guest of his friend, Dan Echols, while enroute to Spalding on a hunting trip. Mr. Chester Magill, who is working at Fremont, arrived in this city Saturday evening to stay over Sunday with home folks. Mrs.B. S. Palmer and children re- f turned last Saturday from a short visit at Onawa, la, with her sister, Mrs. Kells. GrmSOlillGIjeve or telephone your orders to Gray's Hardware de partmeht for Gasoline. Both telephones No. 299. Mr. Stanley Bennett and Lester West cott of Creston were in this city Satur day and Sunday of last week visiting friends and relatives. Those desiring to order all kinds of feed can do so over either phone. In dependent 9a Bell 207. Ernst & Brock, telephone Bed 207. Mrs. Carl Schubert and little daugh ter. Marguerite, left Thursday evening last for Baker City, Oregon, to remain there with relatives until after Thanks giving. RS. Palmer the tailor, clean, djee and repairs Ladies and Gents clothing. Hats cleaned and reblocked. Buttons mdeto order. Agent Germahia Dye Works. Nebraska Ph one. I have some fine farms ' around North Platte, Paxton and Ogallala, Neb, .that I can trade for Platte county farms. Better see me soon as these opportuni ties will not last. F. T. Walker 4 Co. Boom and breakfast offered to lady in good home in this city. Good references required. Object companionship. Small charge. Suitable for teacher or one en gaged in business. Inquire at Journal office. Next Saturday, September 14, all candidates on our republican county ticket are requested to meet at the council chamber to name and reorgan ize the Platte County Republican cen tral committee. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Gottschalk atarted Monday morning for a tour of the eastern cities. They will be gone three weeks or more and will visit Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Waahiagton, aad other places. mWlht Frtaarj Yete ttaaea. Below we give the totals of the pri mary vote for Platte county. As there was no contest oa the rewabliean ticket, a small vote was polled, bat oa the other hand the demoeratic contest brought oat a larger percentage of their vote. J. D. Btires, oar candidate for district judge, received dorsemeatia hie home coaaty. seraaMa jobs. KR.Smk BM. HfidaTWimma atD I. L. Albert, wo Oo. Ii.Looafe.dM Otto W. Meier, den, nULWAX HefW t CIsttBBL ICB it P. AXaldweu, rep.. 8. M. Wallace, rep- M TO m xm 1170 M 96 145 S aj M67 259 881 nasamor tnamnvxastrr. VlmTsw Dm JUMnMv3mt HP George Coapbad, rep Dr. A. 8. YoaMeasfeM. rep. B ef SUlasfm) CMmS JoaaLbBaadMi BttTaiOIJDBGE. C. E. Abbott, rep. ...... KdwardT. Hodeoa, rep JohaC Msrtla, rep:. .... J.D. 8ttas, rep W.N. Heaaler.den Coated Holleabeek. W. L. Boee, drat Geo. H. Thomas, den ooujrrr clksk. FnuuE Dcluan. rep... . . . loaaGfaf, dent.... ...... ....... ism TBSAStmSB. F.K. Strotaer. rep LOtUS H"e, Q6B "Wr OttO U.MeBu CUB- vol ouuornx court. JflaaMal. OuaKlOaT. fM)a h C M. Graeatber, den oomrxT jcdob. 143 JokaMoMett. rep JohaBattennB. dee T.D. BoBlaeoa.den 1148 34 sj I SenHftta ZVP ' jm ay (JjaWnSt CMm xj, JjasfibmmTe. mW8n nS EdBoniter.den....... SCPEMKTKHDKirr. J.B.Alcoek.rep ,w oljecfoa, den.... ........ ................ wn Geae ljoonie.den... ...... ' suavnoB. R.L.Boniter.den 1U0 ooamou W.W.Fraak. rep, A.Caafey.den. H fjotmn B u0BMeMua !! DB011 vJnVsTKf, CMmn IOUI.IjrO0wB OCBsW- slOaV nmannvf) Q6aVa HeaiyWeket, den . B70 . M4 . 681 . 1 scrtavigoas. maraicr so: 2. eJOuJn B0Sdfla OjMb JRk ej JT DCuaUOf (MSB 7i STTPKBTISOmS. DISTRICT NO. 4. a E PriMCf pop " Andrew Hsboob np w W.M.Pollaid. den V sopKavisoBS. distbiot no. 6 and 7. W. J. Newman, rep 133 Adam Smith, den 506 leal Iitatc Traaafers. Becher, Hockenberger k Chambers real estate agents; report the following real estate transfers filed, for record in the office of the county clerk daring the two weeks ending Sept. 7th, 1907. Jessie Fallner to Ed Farrar, lot 19. blk B.Moaroewd. $ 300 00 C D Erase to J B North, pt a w 1474 ealeoM lots in Erama additioBto Colanbnv Mebr, wd. 3080 00 HeaqrWeiseaflah to H 8 Bllott. loU 2, S, ft. 7, blkaia. Col 130 00 LGZlaBeekertoCADeLBBd,lotS blk 4, Smith add 230 00 Fred8chwarato8choolDiBt.Ko.19, pt eeaw8404wwd 10000 JohBToneontoStaa Toreaon. eew ae lHH W wju- eWW W OT Boon to GeoL Faraaworth, w. 7 acne iahweeee 1347-1 w.,wd 3000 00 C J Clark to Bertha F. Johaaoa, pt lot Il,alll2iablk4 of Fhillipe add to CoL,wd, 1300 00 Gerhard Loeeke to E Gerhard Loseke w4,ptwee2. pt ae aw, pt awae 1143-1 e, wd Gerhard Loeeke to Geo B Leeeke. see, sweeSO-la-lek, wd Gerhard Loeeke to Ed 6 Loseke, ae aw, aw ae, e ae ew, pt n oa, pt se iw 11-lo-lewd, GFCanpbeUto H Stevert, b2 1oU7 aad a blk 119. CoL. qcd G H Kopp to H Siewert, aad. M of abore wd. , LillieEHaylartoH Slewert, aadv. K of above, wd, JraaieE Campbell, aadT. of abore, wd...... ... 100 100 100 100 100 too 100 Joha EricsoBto B 8Tharatoa,lotaB blk A,Mnuoe,wd 1109 00 BSThantoBt3JBFeUen,eane. 190 09 Lavera Caaniasham to Baa Fellow, w 8W24-18JW., wd 3000 00 TBnoaretoJanmLee. hlot7aad t blk 14, Platte Cent, 900 00 C Elatoa to Joha Padsaeraki, lots 1 sad 2 blk 157.' CoL. wd...; 122500 CDEraastoP Weber;, lot 4 blk 7. ETaasaddwd, 150.00 JENortbtoPWeberclot 1, 2 andS blk7.Efaaadd, '45000 KatoSmolatoJoe8mola,lot 7 aad 8 blk 199, wd 1 00 TboaOttie to Tillage of Honphnr. P 34-30-2 w., wd MOW PHGleaeaatoJTGleaeoa,esw 27-18 ej wa aPB XJUV may 8PattleeBteLBCatteaeoB.a ew 2S-19 J Waret alto H 8 Elliott, lot blk 145, CoL, wd....:. a00 Tweatr-aiaettwaean. total....3m51B 00 "' Matiat. v Mies Esther BosstterwiU teach danc ing school at Columbus this wister pro vidiagaclassesa be organised to pay for so doing. Pupils wishing .to take losnons nan tigs paper left with Anne Rossiter for that purpose. Better alga yoarself aad tell your friends. HARD AND 80FT COAL- 0RDEBS FILLED PROMFT LT. P. D. SMITH LUMBER CO. lemte W: 9. GottworthErb marketed hogs Mom day. The carrier attended the Barnum 4k Bailey areas at Norfolk Taesday. Seaool eommeaesd Moadsy in die trietNa 5 with Miss Lena Sehmocker as teacher, aad ia district No. 18 with Miss Anna MeTaggart as teacher. Mrs. Sylvia Nelson of Gushing, Neb., is the guest of her uncle, W. H. Moore. J. A. Kilbourn retaraed Tuesday from Central City, where' it is understood he rented a farm aad will move next sea- Mrs. Pearl Freeman began the school in district No. 71 last Mosday and Mies Birdie Dodds began her eleventh term in district No. It, near Max Gottberg. George Hilmer left last Saturday for his home ia Norden, Olka , after a week's visit with his parents. His sister Sophie accompanied him and will remain there for a year. Among those from the route who at tended 'the 8tate fair last week were: Mr. and Mrs. J . J. Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. M. Fish, Miss Mary Mikach and John Ebner. Julius Mikinn of Bapid City, S. D., arrived Tuesday enroute home from a visit to Germany. He was accompanied by his neioe. Miss Augusta Mikinn, who will remain here wrth Mrs. Augusta Johnson, who is a relative of hers. fteate la. L Mrs. O. D. Cook is visiting relatives at Garrison. Mia. E. T. Bhodehorst is visiting rela tives near Chicago. Everybody has commenced to thresh their stacked grain. Farmers oa the route are marketing considerable corn this week. Miss Dora Freese of Millerton. Neb, has been visiting her brother Adolph. JohnWurdeman is hauling lumber for hie new barn and the carpenters are at work on it. x N. O. Marlar. Martin SohUz and Morris Laudenberg, accompanied by their families, were at Geo. Henggeler's Sunday. The German Lutheran church held their mission feast last Sunday at their church on Loseke creek. There was a very large attendance. While enroute home from the state fair, last week, Mr. aad Mrs. George Berney of Cedar Rapids stopped over Sunday with-Mr. Berney's sister, Mrs. A. J. Henggeler. lMtale.3. Miss Birdie Dodds is again teaching in district No. 12. Plowing and threshing is the order with the farmers at present. Lucy Miller was a guest at Clarence Newman's Saturday evening.. Fred Buss and Emma Bakenhue at tended the state fair Wednesday. i Callahan commenced teaching in district No. 35 Monday morniag. TheStaadard Bridge company have completed the new bridge near Ed. Buss. The Misses Mary. Belle and Alice Newman have moved to Columbus to attend school. Miss Martha Jagdmann and Miss Louise Schaad were the guests ofBoby Miller Sunday. Ed. Boa and Miss Lizzie Siefkin at tended the party at Ed Newman's Saturday nighU J. H. Bhodehorst returned Friday evening from Kansas and the southern part of the state. A large number of Boute 3 patrons attended the Mission Feet at the Loseke church last Sunday. The young folks of the Shell Creek neighborhood will have a special evening at tne nome or. i. .urumiana Saturday night. Nick and John Schroeder, Henry and Fred Bruaken, John Bonk, Otto Krum land, Ed Boe and Lewie Newman were among the state fair visitors lsst week It must have been very humiliating to the young man north of Shell Creek, having lost bis beet girl at the carnival Saturday night, to find her again San day night. Mrs. John Staab, formerly of Boheel, but now of Custer county, was calling on friends on the route. Mr. and Mrs. StaaB are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Mary Newman, east of Columbus. The yoang folks of this neighborhood gave the Newman young folks a delight ful and complete surprise as a farewell party Saturday night, bringing refresh- ta with them. A jolly goad time had by all. J. F. Godekin went down to the state fair Wednesday of last week. While there he called on his old time friend, William Bkmdora, but was met with quite a sarprise. as Mr. Bloedorn had jaat left for Denver on hie wedding trip. He had recently been married to Mrs. Williams of Oouaeil Bluffs, who formerly the wife of the late Prof. Williams of the Columbus schools. J. F.Boyd of Nelighis ia the eity todsy meeting oar dtiaeas aad also the old soldiers. lathe matter of naew post osaos buildiag, Oongres nmn Boyd m more irmly convinced than ever that Colambasshoald have it, aad will ass his best efforts to secure sa snpropriatkm as soon as possible. a w w m m m w in' tt w m m Nothing Better and Few as Good as Thi Shtfiii Willius Piiits aii VanislK i s w w : w J 1 m m m m m m m m m This is the time of year to do your painting. Call and: see us "before having your work done as we can save you 15 to 25 per cent Pollock & Co. ' The Draggiat oa the Corner Columbus, Nebraska m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m : m t Hrm4 At the time of the MoOirr murder ia July, which is now being brought to public notice by the action of Governor Sheldon in asking for an isvestigatioa. Sheriff Carrig of this city was in Chap man on business the night the murder was committed. There was oaeoftha gsag laborers who was suspected of hav ing a hand in the murder, and the Mer rick county ofaoiale were telephoned to, bat as they were not .ia Central City it was impossible to get them before the traia left Chapman. Sheriff Carrig was coming east oa the same traia aad the man was pointed oat to him. As sheriff had no authority to arrest in Merrick coaaty with oat a warrant, he waited aatil the traia Beared the Platte county line aad taea weat ap aad began to qoestjoa tmT fellow. At the first the fellow did not have maeh to say aad then began to tdl ooafiietiag stories. As sooa as Platte coaaty was reached the sheriff made ap his miad that the man knew more about the murder than he was willing to admit, and so when this.city was reached he was placed under arrest aad locked up in the county jail aad the Merrick coun ty oMcisls notified. As was shown by reoeat developments, they did not be lieve ia the murder theory aad ordered Sheriff Carrig to release the prisoner which be did. Although be complied with the instructions from the Merrick county oflcials, Sheriff Carrig is of a firm belief that he had a man who could have thrown considerable light upon the murder of McGirr. Wednesday aad Thursday of next week, September 18 and 19, the Nebras ka Betailers Association will meet ia Columbus. At least one hundred and fifty of the retail merchants of the state will be present aad the number may be larger than that. On Wednesday even ing, the 18th, the Commercial Crab will tender the association a reception at Or phean hall, sad eoffee and sandwiches will be served. The assodatioa will be addressed by two speakers from abroad; one from Chicago and the other from Lincoln, who will talk oa the pure food law. All business men are urged to at tend the meetings of the aesoetatioa, and the business men sad citizeas are invited to attend the reception Wednes day evening. The members of this asso ciation are from all over Nebraska and Columbus should take care of them so they will be glad they came to our city. The work of excavating for the new Y. M. C A. buildiag has commenced, the building commiitee having Carl Erause move such of the top drt as they will need when ttje building is completed. Tbeoontraot for the brick work has been let to J. J. Parker of Albion, sad already there U consider able material on the ground. Mrs. Sate Bnsssll, living ia the north eastern part of the city, a resident of Columbus for the hut eighteen years, is very siek at her home, and there are no hopes for recovery. Ed Newman of north of Columbus, is moving his family to this eity sad is making arrangements to go to Nevada, where he will engage in mining. ARE YOU STUX LOOKING for a bargain in farm lands? If so, don't hesitate to inves tigate the proposition in Thomas county, Kansas. The prereat conditioas point to another good year. Pleaty of rain, good crops, lands ad vancing. Mr. H.8. Elliott of the firm of Elliott, Speiee & Co. of Oulambus, will leave with a party of home seekers oa taetr next Tsmaw, Seat. IT. MOT. You had better get ready and go along. It's worth the cost of the trip to see the conn try.sad be convinced that one crop will nay ror a is a hi. V v Ir ..-fy-.- rw ':VJ! -J- i r-t. .i;. 4v$ . V . m-1 j;.i. &, ?v-,.r? ?.-;.--., . -fi w- ,- .? H"-- .-l-. j t. . -. . T-v'.