X" "r ?XF3-? i. v v I fc-H w ''rW z '.-.IS? ,r., - V . W f h W&k to 'rt XI Consolidated with the Colombos Times April 1, 1904; with the Platte County Argui January 1, 1906. THIRTY-NINTH YEAR. NUMBER 8. COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1908. WHOLE NUMBER 1,900. s S Good Insurance We offer our Standard Cos. If you want Cheap Money Oar rates are the lowest. If yon want Good Abstracts We can make tbetn. If yon want to Hi Hi t .5 Ik I 5 m m m m m m Ik ik "Ik ik ' ik S I Buy or Sell It will pay you to consult us Becher, Hockenberger & Chambers. 4WU4C:? ' m m COLUMBUS M41KETS 43 kmm OtJ IMF 40 ..S4C5to$4 75 Bye v. Corn Barley Hogs, top. :.. MM "1 f 1 AGO. I IMMlftVMMmWIIHNM swawmnuwl , Files of The Journal, May 27, 1874. Quite a number of farmers last spring ,- sowed flax. This is a new feature in farming in this county. 8uoh things evince enterprise in the right direction. The parties who have fisx growing state . that the aame is looking finely. ' There'is some talk among onr citizens in regard-to constructing and launohing "a steamboat on the Lonp river, provided the proper material aid can be realized. Wonders never cease, and oar citizens ' may yet see a steamboat gliding beauti- fully up the Lonp river. It hs been noticed that a great many trees, from the tough Cottonwood to the tender peach were killed during the past ' winter. Several farmers, who keep. well posted in matters of this kind, say that i it was owing to an early frost in Septem ber last. Many cottonwoods as much as four years old, have been killed, what- ever may have been the cause. Messrs. E. J. Baker, T. C. Ryan, J. C. Morrlseey, Hugh Oompton, Wni. HoAl lister. "A. Friedline and J. Stauffer have generously donated the necessary nam .ber of buckets to the Columbus Hook and Ladder Co. The requisite number of buckets having been contributed 'by the above nassed merchants and dealers; it was not necessary to call upon others though, donbtless they would have con- .tributed. There were a great many people in town on Saturday last purchasing sup plies. Most, if not all, the corn ground ' has been ' planted, and many farmers began harrowing Monday. It is reck oned'the best-plan is to harrow just be fore the weeds make their appearance above the surface. Columbus is to have two base ball clubs this season. Go in, boys, there is good material here for two No. 1 clubs. Karriagk LiceasM.' James R. VanBuskirk, Garner .... Nellie Alexander, Omaha Francis M. Byner, Cedar Rapids .. Maybelle Holt. Holt, Mo Frank Gal us, Danean Clara Lasses, Duncan Frank A. Gores, Oolambns Amelia Oorrey, New Auburn, Wis. .. 21 .. 19 .. 55 .. 34 .. 26 .. 19 . 30 .. 25 Adolph F. Gores of this city and Miss Amelia Oorrey of New Auburn, Wis., were married at the Grace church rec tory Friday evening, Rev. Dr. Westcott preforming the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Gores will make this city their future home. The groom is now employed by G. B. Frieb. Wall Paper Now that spring is on the way, would it not be a good idea to think ' about repapering the rooms? Our line of wall paper has never been surpassed, either in qual ity, pattern or price, and all who have had work done by us have been well satisfied. Kmiiiih t Bttttrtai If you want For many years the problem of pre venting the river from washing away land adjacent to it has perplexed those owning it and it and thousands of dol lars have bean expended in trying to prevent this damage, but without sao oess. The owner of the land was com pelled to sit by and see his property eaten away. Bat a new plan has been devised that seems to fill the bill, and it is so simple that one wonders why it was not thought of before. The Omaha Oorrent Deflector company, who own the patients, have been patting in some work here which speaks for itself. On J. H. Galley's farm, southeast of the city, the river was rapidly eating away the land and the current next the bank was from eight to ten feet in depth. This was about fonr weeks ago, and today there is only about two feet of water ana no current to speaK or, tne main ohannel being to the south. Their sys tem consists oi wire netting, wnicn is anchored in the river above where the current strikes the bank, thereby check ing it and causing a deposit of sand to be made so as to form a sand bar where the channel formerly was. Besides this work they have been doing some for M. Brugger and also for the connty at the Loup bridge. At the latter place the current threatened to wash around the south end of it and necessiate a longer approach, but this danger has been re moved. The cost of the work is very reasonable. $3.55 per rod, and as the diverting of the channel seems to be the remedy for catting, it looks as though the problem had been solved. Last Saturday a couple of knights of of the road entered Friedhofs store and' asked to look at coats. While one was thus engaged the other managed to get away with a pair of pants, but was caught in the act by the clerk and forced to disgorge. After the pair had left the store it was discovered that another pair of pants was missing, and Chief Schack was notified. He was given a description of the culprit and about five o'clock lo cated him and placed him under arrest. He was taken to the Friedhof store and searched, bat nothing was found, and he claimed the other fellow was the culprit. The other fellow, who was a printer by the name of Collins was discovered Sun day morning just after he had boarded the blind for Central City, and the au thorities there were notified to look out foxtin and placed, him under arreet as soon as the train arrived 'and Monday he was brought back to this city by the sheriff and placed in jail, and will have to answer for his work. There was a large number of tramps in town last Saturday and it was rather a strenuous day for the police. Patron's day will be Friday, May 29. All the schools will be adjourned in the afternoon, in order that the patrons and pupils may have an opportunity to see the display of school work at the High school. This work will be from every room in the city. It will consist of writing, drawing, map work, industrial work, mechanical drawing, wood work and iron work from the manual training department, and biological work from the science department. Every patron is urged to be present and see something of what is being done by the pupils. Many patrons on aocoant of other mat ters do not visit the school often, but at this time we hope ever' patron will avail himself of the opportunity to come any time from 1:15 to 4:90. It will be an encouragement to the children and will enable you to see how your child's work compares with that of others in the lines displayed. The first of the weekly band concerts will be given in the park next Friday evening, as the boys have been success ful in raising the amount of the sub scription required. The change from Wednesday night, which has long been the regular sight, to Friday is forth benefit .of the traveling men. During the last few years quite a number of traveling men have moved to this city and this year they donated liberally to the band concert fund. As they cannot be in the city the first of the week, and a good many of them are hen Friday, the change was made for their benefit, and it will make no material difference to the oitlsens of Columbus. Platte county farmers an beginning to take an interest in the stocking of the country with game birds. Boy .Clark, of Woodville township, who is serving on the jury this week, in speaking of the matter, said that a cumber of his neigh bors had read with interest retarding the work of the Columbus Game and Fish Protective association, and that they wen thinking very strongly of purchas ing a number of settings of pheasant eggs and stocking the timber in their lo cality. Those interested will see to it that the birds are properly protected, aa they will allow no hunting on their lands. Mr. sad Mrs. G. B. Speiee, Mrs. D. T. Martyn aad Mies Petite Martyn, enter tained a number of their friends, Thurs day evening at the Orpheus hall in honor of Mrs. Barrel! of Freelsior Spring, Mo., MjMWiufmdBottger of Hliaois, and Dr.8prinkof Council Bluffs, the latter being a brother of Mm. G. B. Speiee. Cards and deaoiag were the amusements, aad during the evening punch was ser ve by Mrs. H. B. Robiueoa and Mrs. H. Murdoch. MwyoftlMguesteutououae ed this the ssoet enjoyable daaoiag party ofthesssaou. Try the Victoria 'eager. . Drs.FalaadMatiM,DeutMa. Dr. Lnssckas Ooomlkt and aarist. Dr.1 n.w n - .----- w- " WV MM HMM IVNIHWraMi pVlMV . " People who get results advertise in the Journal. Wahtkd Girl tor general housework. Mrs. F. K. Strother. . Dr. C.A. Alleaburger,' osaoa is wr State Bank building. Let us advise what is beat for your eyes. Ed. J. Niewohaer. Miss Emily Maier, who is employed in the Stirea millinery store, is quite ill. Oscar Hagel came down from Grand Island and tarried Saaday with the home folks. A nice lis of wadding rings just re ceived at Curl Froemel's, Ewveuth street jeweler. Mian Mae Bead left Thursday morning for Liueolu, where 'she will visit with friends for a week. J. 0. Byrnes returned last Thursday evening from Kansas City, where ha had been on a business trip. , Washable suite for boys, all are new, fresh and dain.ty. Price 50o to S8.00, at the Gerharz-Flynu Co. Miss- Marguerite Cunningham of Omaha, is the guest this week of her brother, P. J. Cunningham and family. Mr. and Mm. Ezra Mahaffey want to Omaha Monday, where they visited friends. They returned the aame eve-. ning. Mrs. L. 0. Voas returned Saturdav from Holton, Kansas, where she has been visiting relatives for the past two weeks. Miss Eileen Kavaaaugh returned Wednesday eveoiag front Omahs where she has been visiting relatives for the past week. Mrs. Henry Hookeuberger returned Saturday evening from Omaha, when she has been visiting friends for the past tn wnalra. All lulias wtin failed tn - tors for feather pillows, can get same by calling on Mrs. Geo. Fmrchlld, sgeut, lOth-aadX-TwiaSt's. f - . Liittie uorothy iftednome waa bitten by a dog Monday, and her pareata are much alarmed over bar condition, as she is threatened with blood poisoning. Miss Agnes Nelson, formerly of this city, but who is now a resident of New man Grove, was the guest of Mrs. 0. C, Hardy and other relstivea over Sunday. The First Ward Cookies and the Acadamy Candies played a game of ball Friday evening at the First Wardt school. The acorn was 4 to 3 in favor of the Cookies. R. a Palmer the tailor, dean, dyea and repairs Ladies' and Gents' clothing. Hate oleaned and nblooked. Buttons made to order. Agent Germauia Dye Works. Nebraska Phone. Taken Up-At my place, on May 14, one old sow, weight about 200 pounds. Owner can have aasM by proving pro! pertyand paying all charges. D. Bs blen, R. F. D. 3, Columbus, Neb. Mrs. Carl Kramer, assisted by her two daughters, Mrs. Kelley aad Misa Flor ence Kramer, entertained at bridm Tuesday afternoon in honor of their guest, Mm Baker of Grand Inland. From Saturday until Monday the rain fall for the locality messured IX inches. As the moisture eame down slowly it seemed as thouga much more than this fell, but the government gauge is always accurate. George DougUs, who has had charge of the electric light plant for the last eleven years, resigned bis ucaitioa, to take effect June i, and wiM than take charge of the engine aad other machinery at the plant of the Columbus Cream Co. Otto Kummer received a the Utter part of last weak stetangthat ber akter. Mrs. a a Esstoo, formerly of this city, but who now resides ia Cambridge, Nebr was dangerously ill, butlatermporteatatethataheis slowly improving. Of late there have been numerous complaints about' mnmhandiss earn being broken into ia the Union PaadSe yards ia this oity, aad merchandise stolen. Thjswesk the offioera succeed ed in locating twoeulpriteatLsxiagton, when they ware put under arrest aad later confessed. At the Bi-ennial meeting of the state lodge of the Sons of Herman, held at Grand Island last week, Carl Rhode of this city was re-elected tary of the order by his election te thatoflce upon the death of J. H. Johannes, he has filled the po sition so acceptably that ha had little er aeoppoaitiba for W. A. Way left Monday evening far Soldier, Idaho, whan he expeeta tore- main daring the oa a BUBing property ia that locality. Mr. Way aaya the etiesateia- the moua telas ia delightful ia the samaMr, bat ia tswtetertW snow is from tour to fin fseto Dr. Kaamaas. Deatkt 13 St., Found, a store key. Gall at tnia ostoe. O. B. Prieb, paiatug I " F""""K ? uur PSaS rl atikilaiH Jaa a SbV& Tu I 1 Dm. Canteuaon HyUnd, Veterinar- Both phones 212. Dr. D. T. Martyn. jr., oSfeenew Oolum bus State Bank buildiag. , . MeCall patters 10 and 1ST cents at the Fitzpatriek Dry Goods Store. J Mrs. E. J. Youag. who bau beau 01 for the past mouth, is improving. Boys blouse waists, a large assortment to pick from, at the Garhan-Flyun Co. Mrs. E.Z. Mahaffey went" to Tarnov Saturday afternoon, for aahort visit with relatives. Carpenters have begun to remodel the residence of Mrs. Jennie Walker, on North Olive street. Mm. Susaua Thomas left 'last Friday for Buffalo. N. Y.. when she will vkit for abou( six, weeks. Daniel and Jessie Mahaffey of Waco. Nebr., an the guests of ,G. M. Douglas and family this week. Watohes, clocks and jewelry carefully cleaned and repaired at Carl Froemel's, Eleventh street jeweler. Mm. J. F. Kirkpatrick returned Fri day from Grand Island, where she has been visiting relatives for the past:" two weeks. Having decided to do our killing here, would like to hear from those having fat cattle for eale. Buschmsn's, Meat Market. Miss Lilliam Adams and little sister, Maroia, left Monday evening for Dewo- gia, Michigan, where they will visit for one month. Leopold Jaeggi is erecting V modern five-room cottage on east 11th' street, and the contract was 1st to 0. C. Hardy, who begun work last Tuesday.. Last Wednesday Judge " Batterman performed the marriage ceremony for James R VanBuskirk of Gardner land Nellie Alexander of Omaha. Dr. Ai G. Leueehen returned Sunday 'wnfdarft th Pacific eoast, wherebe iP5S! rtP " she vimt of the fleet at San Francisco. Mrs. H.B. Robinson entertained at five hundred Monday afternoon, in honor of Mrs. Baker of Grand Island. The prize was won by Mrs. Herman Oehlrich. Miss Louise Wagner, accompanied by Mrs. Jacob Greisen and children went to Platte Center Friday to visit relalivee, and while there attended the graduat ing exercises. At a meetiag of the city council last Thursday evening, bids for cement work wen ordered readvertised for and the specifications wen accompanied by an estimate from the oity engineer. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached in the Congregational church 8uuday evening. May 31. The services will be conducted by Bev. Munro. The Commencement exercises will be held in North opera house, Friday evening, Junes; George M. Baird, for many years mail clerk oa the Columbus and Spalding branch, was in the oity Tuesday evening enroute to Cedar Rapids for a visit with his parents, Mr. and aim. J. A. Baird. He ia now located in St Louie, where he is eagsged in business. Mian Marguerite Nauman, who has been teaching school at Loup City, Neb., is expected home soon to spend her sum mer vacation. It is ber intention to en ter the University at Lincoln, Nebr, the first of September for one year's study, after whioh time she will again resume teaching. The Night Hawks", a ball team com posed of Joe Stovieok. Brock, Sawyer, HoUeabaekVSnyder, Dolan. McTaggert, Tottenhoft, aad Oostollo, challenge any ball team ia this city for a game of ball to take plane, some time during this week. For particulars inquire of Joe Stovleek. Bail phone Bed 57. Mr. aad Mrs. Frank Wurdeman, living aear Boaeet, eatortaiaed a number of friends Sunday to a five oouree dinner. Covers were laid for Mr. aad Mm. Win. Cornelius, Mr. and Mrs. D.O. Kavan augh, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hockenber ger, Mr. aad Mm. Julius Nichols, Mrs! Pool, Miss EMe Pool, and Walter Boettoasr. Bar. B. E L. Hayes, pastor of the Presbyterian church, preached his fare-v wall esrmoa last Sunday and leaves this week for St Paul, Neb , when he will be pastor of the church. Bev. Hayes baa bean pastor of the church hen for a number of yearn aad leaves many friends, both msmbsrs aad others, who regret to ase him leave. The May term of district court began Monday, aad one of the first oases called was the State va. Severn, ha being charg ed witt stealing hags from a Union Padfic stock car ia the yards hen aad esUiag them to John J. Burke. As the Journal goes to press the ease is still on trial sad will not probably reach the tomorrow mora ls the presiduw ofnourt. will Celtsrtte. A meetiag of our citixeas waa held at Firemeu's hall last Friday evening, May St, and after talking the matter over decided to bold atcelebratiou here the coming Fourth of July. Ah organization waa effected by elect ing G. W. Phillips, president; George Fairchild. secretary, and Daniel Sohram, treasurer. The following committees were ap pointed: Executive committee, Albert J. Galley, M. C. Casein, William Boett cher, O. L. Baker, Barney Byrne, John Brauigan. V. H. Weaver, C. J. Oarrig, James Haney, Carl Kramer, R. & Dick inson and L. F. Phillippa. A canvass for funds among the business men resulted in a very liberal response and that we will have a celebration up to the usual standard goes without saying. The oommittee will hold their next meeting on Thursday evening, May 29, in the basement of the Commercial National bank. iMte !- ft. John Kastalenda is bnilding a new corn crib." Albert Kummer was marketing his wheat Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hahn visited in Co lumbus a couple of daya last week. Farmers are nearly all through plant ing corn, and some have begin to culti vate. School district No. 4 purchased anew organ and J. T. Bonner came over to Columbus for it Sunday. The Kensington party at the home of Wm. and Anna Henning last Friday waa enjoyed by about sixty guests and a good time is reported. Mrs. D. L. Binesmitb, who sprained her ankle sometime ago, had the band ages taken off last Saturday, but the in jury is not improving as fast as could be desired. Keute la. L Mrs. M. J. Dineen, who has been very sick the last two weeks, is improving slowly. Joseph Hengglerof Stookville arrived the first of the week to look after -his land interests in this locality. Bessys everything is looking good out west, al though it, has beenjrory dryvuntil,n- School oloeed in district No. 10 last Fridsy, with' a picnic in B. Melliger's grove. All the good things one could imagine were spread for dinner and it was a joyous crowd of both youngste-s and older people who put the good things away. In the afternoon the pupils gave a program, consisting of songs, exercises and 'recitations, after which ice cream and cake were seived. In order to settle the ice cream there were a few races in which all participat ed. The day was not long enough, but all went home reporting a very -good time. Irate la. 3. Gerhard Eteurmier is building a new corn crib and granary. Wm. Mason loaded a car of wheat Tuesday for eastern markets. J. P. and Wm. Godekin shipped their fst oattle to South Omaha Tuesday. Born, on Saturday, May 23, to Mr. and Mrs. John Fittje, an eight pound son. R. Siefken was hauling material for a new granary the latter pnrt of last week, ' Mr. end Mrs. Fred Mindrup and family and Fred Behlen and daughter Lydia were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Behlen Monday. The Tonng People's society of the Shell Creek Baptist church will hold their annual meeting next Sunday after noon. A very extensive program has been prepared, whioh includes music by the Shell Creek baud. Immediately fol lowing the program refreshments, in cluding ice cream and cake, will be served. laltala.4. J. H. Koeoig was transacting business in Columbus from Saturday until Tues day. Mm. Patriok Murray left Tuasday for Qainoy, III., where her children are attending school. Miss Mary Dineen closed her school in district 35 last Friday, and a banquet was served in the sshool bouse. Miss Lillian Weldin oloeed a successful .term of school last Friday with a pionic in Stevens' grove. Quito a number from Columbus were in attendance. While Alfie and George Hartman wan playing eatoh at Dan Bray's last Sunday the ball struck Mr. Bray's youngest son on the head, causing quite a seven injury. The Misses Margaret and Josie Dineen are now at home, having closed their schools for the year. The former was teaching at the Red school bouse, north west of Monroe, and the latter near Cornlea. Last Friday, soon after Mm. Martin Zakrxwki started to town, one of the front wheels of the buggy eame off, throwing her out. As the hone was a geatle one, it stopped at once and no damage was done. ' Eagi far Salt. I have soma thoroughbred O. I.C. hogs for sale, iadudiag a fiae boar. IntLpaoaaXai. WjcRot. Our Talk Ctfjuty Frtesaa. Osceola ia to have a oity park, other than the ooart house park, that is if the people will pat ap for it. There were thirteen transfers of real estate in "Little Polk" test week, aad good money, or its equivalent, changed hands to the amount of S3670. Harrv Newton wants the chance to ex tract teeth without pain, aad so he has gone to Omaha to learn how. If not satisfied than he will go to Lincoln. George Dimick ia a good deal like the Irishmaa's flea these daya. He has gone and got him a new aato, aad when you look where he was, you dont find him. The Stromsburg High school put in two daya this wsek in graduating one of the best classes of youag ladies aad gentlemea that waa ever turned loose ia Polk or aay other ooaaty. Most of the physicians of Polk ooaaty wen gone last week atteadisg the aaaual state Medical Associstioa msstisg. aad it was aaid then waa more wellaessia the county than ever before ia the aame length of time. "Onr Jack," Hon. J. C. Martin of Cen tral Oity, wiU deliver the Memorial day oration at Osceola aext Saturday. Our Memorial committee wsa very fortunate in securing so excellent aa orator, aad me noys are looking for great inspira tion. - Sheriff Ehlen. has been making aa honest penny lately in serving papers oa parties, who had hail insurance ia the busted up mutual insurance company of Lincoln. The sheriff served paperaou more than three dozen to waltz ap to the captain's office and cough up. Osceola has a young man,, born aad reared in Polk county, Harry Anderson, who is at the bead of bis class in the Lincoln Dental College. He has been a close student for the past three yearn; will get his sheepskin, and will come out with flying colors on this May 37th. The Masons of York put on the Third Degree over then, last week. Then was quite a bunch of Polk county Ma sons down to see how they did it. fork Lodge had 350 of their owa mem bers andthen then wen 130 from oat- side lodges. A special tnia took the Polk county Masons down. J. D. Edwards of- Strpmaburg, took the flyer for Columbus last 'week aad Wfi J!?i wnmnw "".for the annual picaic; to he held set amount or oanmass ae v aas on nana nei will put in the rest or bur time m visit ing with his daughter and f auuly, Mrs. Charles E. Jones. This is Jones, the barber, and not Jones, the baker. Congressman E. H. Hinahaw, who has been the soldiers friend for the past two terms in' congress, snd has done more for them than any other congressman that the Fourth district hss ever hsd, and we have done business with every blessed one of 'them will deliver the oration to the bold soldier boys and their friendaon Memorial Day. next Saturday. Walker. Nets Jenson is hauling lumber for n new house. Maurice Knutson, a former resident of Walker township, but now,, a resident of Idaho, is visiting friends and relatives here. August Nelson, one of the first settlers of Walker township, but for many yean a resident of Kansas, is visiting friends and relatives in Walker township. A heavy shower of rain fell here Sun day evening, and the wheat crop will be all right unless damaged by hail Cora is coming up' fine. Some damaged by cutworms. The funeral of Verner Peterson was held from the Salem osurch Wednesdsy afternoon. A number 'of people from Newman Grove and Lindsy were in attendance. District 44 aad Titiiity. Farmers will begin cultivating corn as soon aa the weather permits. Mm. Grauenhorat, who has been sick for some time, is still in a critical con dition. Chas. Rtsnke shelled corn Wednesdsy of lsst wsek and marketed it, the price being fifty-nine cents. While bauliag hogs to Columbus lsst Friday, Will Screiber had the misfortune to loaaa wheel from his wsgon, causing him considerable inconvenience. AiTsrtlsei Latter. Following is a list of unclaimed mail matter remaining in, the post office at Columbus, Nebraska, for tbe period ending May 27, 1906: Let'em Louise Bsumgsrtner, Miss Minnie Oleysk, Mm Ndda May Johnson, W J Kesueda, Miss Rullo M Norris, Miss Marie Pattoa 3. Cards M B Franklin. Albert Gigax, Fritz Klaus, Mm Geo Lowry, Harry Munday, Mis Maggie Porter, MusFlor ence Torpey, Mis Emma Walker. Par ties calling for any of tbe above please say advertised. Caul Kuautuu, P. M. Waxmiaf to tht Haam ley rbo shoots birds and disturbs their nests at 'or near my premises. I will see to it that be ia puaiehed to tbe full extent of tbe law. No favors will be shown. Godfrey FmscaaoLz. Farm Fat, Salt. The Kerr estate, sel4 1-18-3 want, six I mites da aorta of Moaiue. Call oa or Um n T SVM. t- W-v. namiwuw, aw, KRESO I BEST DIP FOR LIVE STOCK One Gallon Makes 72 Gallon of U. a Government Dip. MICE, $1.25 Kl ML POLLOCK 4 CO. The Druggist oa the Columbus, Nebraska Too much moisten last Saaday waa responsible for poatposmentof thahaH game, so they an cbsdaltd for aesrt Sunday, May 31. There will be a double header, the Hookies aad Hoe Company; No. 2, and 8ilver Creek aad Column. The firstgame will be called at 1 p. m. sharp. Both games promise to be.hv terestingand the fane an hopiag'lar good weather. Many improvements an beiag on tne Uolnmbua cemeterv snd which is a large iron feace. The coat of the raw, material waa oae thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. It ex-, tends the entire length of the west side, aad is between three aad four fast high. Over the driveway te a large arch with this inscription "Columbus Cemetery" ia gilt letters. Men are at work enet- iag this fsaee aad it hi thought that it will be ia place by Decoration day. Tae German reading club of thmrity held their last meeting of the asaaoa at the home of H. Hockenberger Tuesday evening. After the usual program of raeding a dainty lunch waa 'served sad the evening was concluded by alaafog ' uermanaonga. Tbeolub is tfmin June. Rev. Neusj eaurman or tbe ceawMttee oa general arrangements. "Thie is the eigattt-year' the dab has been ia existence aad has a membership of seveateea. Patrick Hayes, oae of the early set tlers in Platte ooaaty, died ia 8t. Joseph's hospital, Omsha, Sunday eve ning, from a complication of disease. Mr. Hayes was born in Ireland seventy years ago, and came to America aad Platto county in 1863. settling oa homestead in Shdl Creek township. For the last year he hss been a resident of Columbus. He leaves a wife aad aeven children, Mm. Joseph Ryan aad Martin Hayes, living in Cheyenne, Wyo , and John, Patriok, Kate, Margaret and Allen being residents of 'Columbus. Funeral aervioee were held Wednesdsy " morninp from St. Bonsventura's church. Father Marcdinua officiating aad burial! was in the Catholic cemetery. Those who were present st the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mm. O'Shea Omaha. B. Stanley, who was stealing a rid on an eastbound Union Pacific freight -' Thursday, was thrown under the wheel while trying to board the traia. -The aoddent happened at Gardner switch. where he had bean put off. Ia alternat ing to board the train he tried to opea a" car door, but slipped aad went under the wheels. He waa badly mangled, hie right limb and aide beiag rat to dmossl aad waa dead whea picked up by the trainmen. His nartaer. wan m tk him. said they came from 8alt Lake aad bad been employed in rssteuraate white traveling east, aad wan tnMth.. r several weeks. Thebodv wm tv.. t- Heary Gass' undertaking rooms, and after tbe coroner decided that an isqat was not necessary, waa buried in the Columbus cemetery. The young man was about twenty-eight years of age, and his only living relative was a sister in Minnesota. Underwear UNION SUITS We have the agency for the famous Mussing Underwear, the best popular priced Uaioa Suite on the market Prices ia .mea'a from $1.60 to 4.50. Prices ia boys' from 50c, 75c, tl aad $1.35. Underwear TWO-PIECE SUITS ' la two piece garments we have a spiesaid liae ready for your ia spectioa and raagisg in price fromi0ctot2soagarmeat. Bay early while the sizes an romplsts. GRAY'S -!, V "5 riEbrSS -52 E JS&jLj... SSff . ii-t .i,:i,?s:$..r Z-Zg.J&tk. - .i.iiidbteC.'1E25i --i- ."St sf3ft &J:?im&s.' v5a Mixta w . l& & -".. V-'OLi rv-am- - -----T - --.- '