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mtrwl. m,t ' BBBBsf J Bbv - Ml k 4 ak w Hf Bv j . ,? L - -ifieW : . ' uai u Consolidated with the Columbus Times April 1, 1904; with the Platte County Argus January 1, 1906. THIRTY-NINTH TEAR. NUMBER 23. COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA; WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1908. WHOLE NUMBER 1,921. VOlliUUUlUS . v- W w Mm Good Land 2 m m 9 m m First Class Land to to 2 That is what Mrs. J. C. to to to to to to to to to to to Moschenross' 77 acres in section 31 proves to be. This land is on the merid- - Wi l MA -r4 VtftVWVt - iyk V to mil mic ju&l nuiui w v- to lumbus, and if you want a to to to to to to to to to to to to good tract near a good town, do not delay. Becher, Hockenberger & Chambers. to -TM-J M - C0LUMBU8 MARKETS. Hogs, top SG 10 to $6 20 Files of The Journal, Sept. 9, 1874. Luther 11. North of this place, who returned on Friday laBt from General Ouster's exploring expedition, submitted to an interview by a Journal reporter, who obtained from him the following particulars: Mr. North was connected with the scientific part of the explorers, as assistant to G. B. Grinnel, a paleon tologist of Yale oollege. The expedition started from Fort Lincoln, under com mand of General Custer, on tbe 2d of July, with ten companies of cavalry, two of infantry, besides teamsters and pri vate citizens, to the number of one hun dred and fifty. Bismarck, opposite Fort Lincoln, is tbe last settlement. Mr. North describes the country between that and the Black Hills as poor and desolate looking, vegetation short and dry, and the conntry all burned over on their return. The water along the route until the foot of tbe Hills, is poor, im pregnated with alkali. Mr. North de scribes the Black Hills as a wonderful .country. The valleys are narrow, but look productive. There is a vast amount of pine timber, mostly pitch pine, but some spruce. The water in the moun tains is very excellent. Game is abund ant, audi as deer, elk, grizzley bear, be sides plenty of small game. Good fish are fouud in abundance, but of a variety which none of tLe expedition seemed to be acquainted with. There was no trouble with the Indians at any time, though fresh camping grounds were found. There was nothing of extraor dinary interest occurred, and nothing of special note discovered. At tbe head of tbe Grand river, the explorers came upon a cave, of which they had heard a good deal of their Indian guides, one of them saying that the devil and all his imps lived there, and that the Great Spirit had painted hieroglyphics on the walls, that these often shone like fire, and that yells and groans were heard to proceed from the cave. When explored, however, it was found to have no particular inter est attached to it. The "reception room" was about fifty feet long and twelve feet high, and they succeeded, by crawling on their bellies, in running to a point four hundred feet from the entrance. The hieroglyphics turned out to be rude pic tures of Indians, suns and horses, such as savages paint on their buffalo robes, and some of the party allowed that if the "Great Spirit" couldn't paint better than that he bad better sell out. This is tbe first expedition that ever entered tbe Black Hills, though several had been aiound tbem Gold was found, and the miners were satisfied from tbe prospect ing that there was abundance of it. At a depth of six feet it "panned out" twenty-five to fifty cents a pan. The expedition returned to Fort Lincoln on August 30th. Two and one-half acres located 12 blocks from our postoffice. A beau tiful site for an outside home. ELLIOTT, SPEIGE AND 60. MANY TEARS AGO. ACREAGE PROPERTY The old settlers of Oolfax county held thair seventh annual picnic last weak at Schuyler. It was a great saoeess, tbare beiag three taoaaand people in attend ance. Tbe following is taken from tbe Free Lance: "W. A. McAllister, for years an attorney of Colnmbaa, but one of the first settlers in this county, the family locating south of Richland along the lake that now bears the name, was the next speaker. He said he came here as a boy fifty years ago when there were oountless buffalos and when Indians were plentiful. He told about an Indian massacre at Plum creek. He reviewed the trials and hardships of those days and told how they had to go to Omaha, to market, which meant a week's trip three days each way hauling grain down and provisions home. The settlers sold feed to freighters and emigrants and al ways got from one to two dollars per bushel for it. In those days there was but one threshing machine in the coun try to do threshing for the settlers who were along the Platte river and few and far between. The prices were ten cents per bushel for wheat and six cents for oats. He mentioned the old settler and their dances and entertainments, going miles to same. It was an interesting and entertaining 'review. One good point was the pride he always took in tbe state, even at that early date." Columbus is going to have the largest grain elevator in the state outside of Omaha and Lincoln and it will be com pleted and ready for business by Decem ber 1. The T. B. Hord Grain Oo. are erecting this building for their use and it is being built modern throughout, and is to be used mainly for cleaning in transit tbe grain bought at their twenty one elevators located on the Union Paci fic. The elevator will have a oapoity of 230,000 bushels, and is 182 feet long and the elevator portion on the west part will be 107 feet high, from the track. It will be equipped with power unloaders for unloading cars; car puller, cleaner, and patent cooler for taking care of grain that may become heated. Belt convey ors, one at the top and one at the bot tom, and each 150 feet in length, will be used to transfer the grain from one por tion of the building to another, and two elevator stands will be used for elevating. It will require individal motara whose power aggregate seventy-five horse pow er, to operate tbe machinery, and this will be furnished by the city plant. Twenty-five cars of lumber, sixteen cars of tone, twelve oars of saad and three oars of cement will be used in the con struction of the building. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stevenson was tbe scene of a pretty but quiet wedding Monday afternoon when their oldest daughter. Miss Vie, was united in tbe holy bonds of matrimony to Lawrence Shaw. The nuptials were pronounced by tbe Rev. Dibble, pastor of tbe Congregational church, late in the afternoon, in the presence of a few re latives and intimate friends of the bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw depart ed immediatly after th9 ceremony for Omaha for a short sojourn. The bride, who has been employed as stenographer in the Columbus Creamery, which is owned and operated by her father, is well known, and by her kind and gentle man ner has won many friends. The groom who was formerly from Kearnev, is one of Columbus' progressive young men and for tbe past year has been employed as book-keeper in tbe Columbus Cream ery. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw will make this city their future home. Tbe Fourth annual reunion and en campment of the Westlicber Krieger bund (German Western Veteran Asso ciation) will be held in Columbus September 4, 5 and 6, 1909. The reunion this year was held at tbe German home in Omaha and about 8,000 people were in attendance. The two delegates rep resenting the local order were Bert Engleman and Gust Harms, and besides the delegates Editor Kinder of the Biene and others were in attendance. The organization is three years old and composed of men who have served an enlistment in the German army. The distriot which will be represented at the Columbus reunion is composed of all tbe western states, and as the order is growing rapidly at least 4,000 people will be here then. The local society was organized last spring and has member ship of twenty-eight, Peter Schmitt being president and H. F. Greiner, sec retary. Dr. A. G. Luesohen, who has been lo cated in Columbus for tbe last few years, has sold his practice to Dr. Campbell of Beatrice, bis successor taking charge about November 1. Sometime ago Dr. Lueschen took a trip to the Pacific coast and the city of Los Angeles, and tbe result was his decision to move to that city and engage in bis profession. Tbe doctor will leave this city about November 1 and go to New York city for a post graduate conree. after which he will go to his new location. This deal does not include the new building which he is putting up on Olive street, as ho still holds that and will rent tbe second story to his successor and the floor to Mrs. Foskett, who will move the Racket store into it. Eighty acres of land for sale ia Butler eoaaty E. 1-2 S. W. 1-4, See. 9, T. 16, R. 1 E. A4- drnaa A. f.aHranr. 99AA Inmate (8t.,0Miaa. Dr. Nausaaaa. Dentist 18 8b O. S. Prieb, paiatiag and paper banging. People who get results advertise ia the Journal. Dr. C.A. Allenbnrger, office ia new State Bank building. A full line of street bate at popular prices. H. H. Btirea. Ralph Drake was a Lincoln visitor several days last week. Drs. Carstenaon ft Hyland, Veterinar ians. Both phones 212. Dr. D. T.Martyn. jr., offioe'new Oolum bos State Bank building. Balance of our wall paper goes at SO per cent discount. Leavy. Anybody can kodak if you'll let Nie- wohner explain. Kodaks $1 to f 100. Miss Mildred Woods of Rogers, was visiting Columbus friends a few days last week. For Sale Four room house with two ots, a bargin. Inquire at the Nebraska Biene office. Aristo gold post cards Print. Wash. Fix. Niewohner's. for kodakers. That's all. John Brunken left Wednesday morn ing for Tahoma, Oklahoma, to visit with his son Gustav. J. G. Soderlund, Sam Anderson, A. J. Westine, of Genoa, were visitors in Co lumbus todsy. Millinery First showing of fine tailored and ready-to-wear fall models. H. H. Stires. Mis. Jamss Curtis of Palmar, Neb., was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. O. C. Shannon, last week. Mrs. E. H. Jenkins goes to Madison Thursday morning for a short stay with friends, and to see the county fair. Mrs. Will Templin and Miss Minnie Smith of Monroe, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bloedora Monday. Robert Albert, son of Judge Albert, left last Wednesday for Valparaiso, Ind., where he will attend a medical school. Oscar Witte, who has been visiting friends in tbe oity for tbepsst few days, returned to Waco, Nebr., Monday even ing. " Luoile Merz infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Mere, who reside east of town has been quite ill for the past few days. Harry Hagel returned Saturday night from Lincoln where he had been for several weeks visiting with his brother Mike. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck return ed this morning from a ten days eight seeing trip through Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Lost Between town and the Platte bridge, a man's brown coat. Finder leave same at John Branigan's barn and receive reward. Cigar salesman wanted in your local ity to represent us; experience un necessary; $110 per month and expenses. Write for particulars. Monroe Cigar Co., Toledo, O. The latest word from L. F. Gotteohalk is a card dated London, England, Aug. 26. He had finished his tour of the con tinent, and the next message from him will probably announoe his homeward journey. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kummer and two daughters, Stella and Helen, returned Saturdsy evening from Cambridge, where they have been visiting relatives for the past two weeks. There will be a civil service examina tion held at the Columbus post office for the position of substitute city carrier, tbe successful applicant to fill tbe posi tion now held by Substitute Carrier Jackson. Harry Graves, for more than two years holding a lucrative position in Washington, D. C, returned home Thursday evening. He has a two months' leave of absence, but if the fish bite to suit him tbe chances are that he will remain here during the winter. J. E. Kaufman went to Grand Island several days ago and submitted to an operation, which was preformed upon his throat the same day he arrived in that city. His many friends will be pleased to learn that he is getting along nicely, but it will be some time before he will be able to return home. H. B. Reed, rural carrier on route No. 3 from Columbus, is at York this week attending the state convention of rural carriers as a delegate from Platte coun ty. There are representatives from this county, tbe other one being Mia. Ruth Kenyon of Monroe, and they will try and secure tbe state convention for this city. Secretary GrueBther of tbe Bryan volu nteers moved his headquarters aad office force to Lincoln the first of the weak and opened them up in the Lincoln hotel. As Mr. Gmenther is secretary of the de mocratic atate oomnitte, and they are located in the same place, it will be much more convenient for him to keep in touch with both orgaaisatioaa. 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. Kavanaugh t Betterton Drs. Paul and Matzen, Dentists. Dr. Luesohen Occnlist and aurist. Dr. Valuer, Osteopath. Barber block. Dr. W. H. Slater, veterinarian, phone 96. First-class printing done at the Jour nal office. M. C. Calto made a business trip to Omaha Tuesdsy. Daisy worm powder (for hogs.) Does the work. Leavy, For storage room, enquire of the Columbus Hide Co. You'll get fountain pen satisfaction if you go to Niewohner's. Julius Phillipps of Genoa, spent Sun day at the home of Leopold Platb. Many an hour's comfort in a good pair of glasses. Try Niewohner's. The Miawon Bertha Hirsbruner and Maggie Seipp spent Sunday at Rogers, visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Staub are the proud parents of a fine babygirl, which arrived at their home Sunday. Miss Ernstine Rhode returned home last Taesday after Y" few weeks' visit with relatives in Illinois. Otto Walters will leave again this week for Lincoln where he will resume his studies at that place. Miss Alice Lyons of this city has ac cepted the position of primary teacher in the Lindsay school. Miss Bernice E. Breecrof t of Omaha, arrived in tbe city Saturday evening for a short visit with friends. S. E. Baker of David City, formerly of this city, was calling on Columbus friends several days last week. Mrs. E. L Browne returned last Thursday from 8t. Louis, where she has been visiting friends for several weeks. Miss Agusta Kaufman left Friday for Grand Island where she will visit with her sister, Mrs. Harry Lohr, for a few days. The Orpheus society held their last pioaio for the season last Sundsy at their halt A large crowd attended, and all reported a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Damron returned Saturday evening from Plattamouth, where they have been visiting relatives for the past few days. Miss Mazie Magill left Saturday for Oreston, where she will visit with friends and relatives for a week, and will also at tend the Madison fair. Mrs. U. S. Conn and children have returned from Fargo, North Dakota, where they have been the guests of rel atives for several weeks, Al Rieder went to Germantown Mon day morning to take charge of a lumber yard for two weeks, while the local mana ger is having his holiday. Smoke Victoria, five cent cigar, and White Seal, ten oent cigar, both Colum bus made goods. They are tbe best brands offered in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Becher arrived in the city last Friday evening from Miss ouri. Mr. Becher says he intends to stay in Columbus for the present. Mr. and Mrs. August Mere returned to this city from Denver, where they had been the past few months. They have not yet decided what they will do. Anyone desiring large pictures of Taft and Sherman can sroire them by calling onR. S. Dickinson; office in the base ment of tbe Commercial National bank. Miss Louise Gass, who for tbe past two months has been visiting relatives at Egg Harbor, New Jersey, and other places in the east, is expected home the later part of this week. R. 8. Palmer the tailor, clean, dyes and repairs Ladies' and Gents' olotbing. Hats cleaned and reblocked. Buttons made to order. Agent Germania Dye Works. Nebraska Phone. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Van A Is tins of South Omaha, were the guests othe former's parents several days last week. They made the trip in an automobile aad report a vary pleasant journey. Ancient Order of Hibernians. Columbus, Neb. Sept. 6, 1908. The thirteenth bi-annual convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians con vened here today, atate president Con Sheehan of South Omaha, presiding. The following delegates were appointed to act on the various oommittees: Ladies Auxiliary Wm. Maher, Oma ha: Patrick Hyland. Omaha; H. Shan- ahan, Omaha; J. McLaughlin, Omaha. Resolutions P. J. Lennahan, South Omaha; Rev. P. McDaid, Omaha; J. J. Ourtin, South Omaha: J. J. Kinney, Omaha. Press J. F. Belford, Columbus; J. J O'Donold. South Omaha; J. S. Haney, Columbus; J. A. Sbehan, South Omaha. Irish History John Powers, Omaha; Thomas Gabn, Omaha; Peter Donnsly, Omaha; S. J. Ryan, Columbus. Finanoe T. O.'Hogan. Columbus; W. P. MoWade, Omaha; Morris O'Donold, Omaha; John Hyland Omaha. Grievance John MoGorry, Omaha; Patrick Cummings, Omaha; D. J. Staf ford, Omaha. Insurance Thomas Kane, South Oma ha; Patrick Donoghue, Omaha; J. M. Curry, Colombus. Organization Daniel Dannehy, Oma ha; J. E. Johnston. Omaha; J. F. Oarrig, Columbus. The following resolutions were adopt ed by tbe convention. Resolved, That being in duty bound, we again renew our expression of love and devotion to our Holy Father, Pope Pious X, and pledge our fidelity to him as head of the Catholic church. That we express our deep gratitude to our Right Reverend Bishop Scannel and the Clergy of Nebraska, who take a deep interest in our order, and we hope that by our conduct, we will prove worthy of their confidence. That we return our sinoere thanks to the members of the order in Columbus, for the beautiful reception, and kindly way in which we were entertained while in their oity. That we again assert our unswerving fidelity to the fundamental principles of our order, vis: The complete independ ence of Ireland; while we welcome any measure that will bring relief to our suf fering bretherain Ireland, never-the-less we will never be satisfied with anything less than complete and absolute separa tion from England, and we pledge our selves to work unceasingly to attain that end. That while we are glad to see any movement that will uplift our race or better our people at' home or abroad, we cannot as an organization indorse any special policy, but, we recognize the right of the individual member to take part in any movement he deems best; and while tbe Ancient Order of Hiberni ans stays clear of all other organizations, we will yield to no organization or so ciety in our efforts to presume the purest principels of Irish Nationality, and will not allow any set of men to dictate to us the policy of our order. That we heartily indorse and pledge our fullest support to the revival of Irish Industries, whioh naturaly will be tbe greatest relief, to tbe people of Ireland, until they be allowed to manage tbeir own affairs. That we commend the great work of the Ladies Auxiliary and recommend that organization to the earnest support of all our members. That we are in hearty sympathy with the recommendation of our National President, in regard to organization of juvenile divisions, and we refer this sug gestion to our incoming offloers for their most earnest consideration and develop ment. That we heartily congratulate our National Editor Patrick J. Hartigoin on the able and scholarly way in which he has edited the National Hibernian, and we belief that tbe people of every Cathol ic home would be better for reading such a paper. We most earnestly recommend to our members and their families, the True Voice of Omaha, a paper whioh is an ab solute necessity in every Catholic home in Nebraska, and we thank the Rev. Editor for the kindly way in which he has at all times treated our order, and we sincerely hope that tbe True Voioe will find its way to every Catholic home in the west. As members of a race whose devotion to tbe Catholic church is known the world over,, we belief that our ohildren cannot make good citizens unless they receive a thorough Christian Education in their early youth, we earnestly re commend tbe Parochial schools for tbe children of Irish parents and we pledge ourselves to give tbem our earnest sup port at all times. We view with great pride the progress that has been made in Ireland with the Gaelic Language, and we recommend that tbe incoming State President in terest himself in organizing a Gaelic class in each division of our order in Nebraska. That we highly commend the action of our Nationol President in bringing about tbe alliance of our order with tbe German-American Alliance. We warn all officers and members that they mast not in any way use the An cient Order of Hibernians for any politi oal purpose; each indivudal member baa tbe right to chose his own political party ; but our order cannot by any means be used by any class or party. The following officers were elected for the next two years: President, Dr. T. R. Mullen, of Omaha; Vice President, S. J. Ryan, of Colajabua; State Secretary J. J. Kinney, of Omaha; Treasurer, P. J. Lensabam, of South Omaha. South Omaha was selected as the place for holding the next Convention. After the convention the delegates were served with a banquet by the Ladies Auxiliary. Muoh oredit is due to the local arrange ment committee consisting of the follow ing: D. M. SnUivan, J. M. Carrie. T. O. Hogao, Martin Oostello and Mark Burke for the success of the convention. A Change at the First National. Rudy Miller of Fullerton and P. F. Luchsinger of Platte Center, two former Columbus men, who gained their first experience in banking in the First National Bank of this city, will return and again be identified with that institution. They represent a syndicate that about a month ago completed arrangements to purchase a block of stock in the bank, and last week the details of the transaction were made public: Mr. Miller went to Fullerton eight years ago after serving in the First National bank here for ten years and organized the Fullerton National bank with a capital of $'25,000. He built the bank up to the point of having at this time assets of a qusrter of a million dol lars and a capital, surplus and profits of $62,500. Mr. Luchsinger was for many years connected with the First National bank as casbier and comes here as no stranger. About three years sgo he went to Platte Center and took up his duties as casbier of the Platte county bank, and the splendid increase in the bank's business during that period speaks well for his excellent qualifications as as a banker. A. R. Miller who is one of tbe parties connected with the reported purchase of an interest in the First National Bank here volunteered the following informa tion. Associated with Mr. Miller are the following parties: P. F. Luohsinger, now casbier of the Platte county bank at Platte Center and and formerly an assistant cashier of the First National bank here. A. R. Miller, known in Columbus ss Rudy Miller, now cashier of tbe Fuller ton National bank and formerly an as sistant cashier in tbe First National bank here. Franz Luohsinger is one of Platte oounty's most substantial farmers. A. D. Hinmao, who was formerly President and owner of the First Nati onal bank at St. Edward. Mr. Hinman is one of Boone county's substantial citizens. J. R. Russell a large land owner and banker at Fullerton. Henry Miller owner and proprietor of the Calmar wagon works at Calmar, Iowa. He is the father of A. R. Miller. P. A. Peterson, a former business man of Calmer, Iowa, and brother-in-law of A. R. Miller. Edward Johnson one of Fullerton's most substantial business men and one of Nance county's well-to do citizens. Mr. Anderson retains an interest in the bank. Mr. Miller came to Columbus this week and will identify himself with tbe First National bank at an early date. Mr. Luschsinger will follow in a few weeks, and take np bis duties ss assist ant cashier. No other changes in the officials will be made this year. Complete primary returns were not available until the work of the canvass ing board was completed last Friday The republicans were interested in M. D. Karr for railway commissioner and the democrats were pushing Edgar Howard's candidacy for congress. Mr. Ksrr received 317 votes, and carried the eannty. but he was beaten in the state. Edgar Howard polled 862 votes, which gave him a majority of 619, but be was defeated in the district. A light wss made against John 8wanson for float representative and he received only 168 votes, but he received a majority of 119 in Nanoe county' which gives bim tbe nomination by a majority of 21 John Goetz, who bad a contest on his hands for tbe supervisor nomination, won easily. As Edward and Ernst, sons of Fred Stenger were returning from a short drive in the country their horses became frightened and ran away. The horses were caught near the Branigan livery barn by Ed Branigan, who returned them to their owner. Mr. Stenger with tbe assistance of Mr. Branigan rehar- nessed the horses and decided to master them, but upon starting out they became unmanageable and ran into a telephone pole, throwing the occupants out of tbe buggy. Mr. Stenger was thrown sgainst the telephone pole and was badly bruised about the head and shoulders, while Mr. Branigan received a painful injury in tbe leg. No bones were broken in either case. Tuesday morning st 11 o'clock Otto Kumpf and Mies Grace Miller were united in marriage at tbe home of tbe bride on West Fifteenth street, Rev. L. R DeWolf officiating. Only relatives of tbe couple present, including Mr. and Mrs. Demur of David City, grand par ents of the bride. Tbe groom is em ployed as a steam fitter by Dussell ic Son and the bride was saleslady in tbe Gray Department store. After trip to Omaha and other points in Iowa they will be at borne to tbeir friends at tbe residence of the groom on East Eighth treat. . KRESO! THE BEST DIP FOR LIVE STOCK One Gallon Makes 72 Gallons of U. S. Government Dip. Best Disinfectant far ftftaMv Um PRICE, 1.25 PER GAL. POLLOCK & CO. The Druggist on the Comer Columbus, Nebraska Drs. Martyn, Evans & Ireland. Dr. D. T. Martyn residence phone, Bell 12, In dependent 12. Dr. O. D. Evans resi dence phone. Bell, black 62. Independ ent 256. Dr. G. A. Ireland residence phone. Bell, red 22, Independent 22. Office phones, Bell 19, Independent 22. Office west side of city park. D. H. Smith and family of Cheyenne, Wyo., arrived in the city Tuesday even ing and are guests at the home of Perry Loshbaubg. They have been at Omaha and Shelby for a few weeks. A num ber of years ago Mr. Smith conducted the Jones bakery on Twelfth street and has many acquaintances in this city. Joe Gross, a prominent business man in this city for twenty-five years sgo. now living in Chicsgo, was in the oity Wednesday last on his his way to Madi son to visit his brother Moritz. Mr. Gross tells us that his brother Herman, who has been doing business in Milwau kee since leaving here, baa retired and ia taking life easy. Prof. Laviollette, accompanied by his mother and brother Gerald of O'Neill, Nebr., arrived in tbe city Tuesday for short sojourn with relatives and friends, and while here'will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Ryan. Prof: Laviollette and brother will leave in a few days for St. Paul, Minn., where the former is an instruoter in music. At 5:30 o'clock Sunday evening, tbe oity fire department was called out to extinguish a fire which had started in some unknown way at the Karr-Nichole brick yard, and had gained considerable headway before the department arrived. Owing to the distance from any hydrant, which was about seven blocks, it took considerable time to get water to the fire, but was easily put under control as soon ss the water was turned on. The exact loss has not yet been learned. Columbus gets tbe next state conven tion of tbe rural letter carriers in 1909 through the efforts of tbe two delegates from this county, H. B. Reed and Mrs. Ruth Kenyon. who attended tbe conven tion at York this week. In addition to this Mr. Reed was elected vice president of tbe state association, and Mrs. Keny on was mentioned for tbe presidency of the astociation , which she declined. Be tween two hundred and Fifty and three hundred delegates will be in attendance at the convention next year. Col. and Mrs. M. Whitmoyer received a message Thursday evening announc ing the marriage of their daughter, Mies Florence to Dr. W. S. Evans of this city. The ceremony took place at Los Angeles, California, where Miss Whitmoyer went several weeks ago for a short visit with relatives. Nothing concerning the wed ding has yet been learned, but tbe par ents of tbe bride have been informed that Dr. and Mrs. Evans, have departed for Columbus. Before returning they will visit in San Francisco, California, Den ver, and Grand Junction, Colorado, at the latter place they will be the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Munro former Colum bus people. Dr. and Mrs. Evans are ex pected home Saturday. Underwear UNION SUITS We have the agency for the famous Munsing Uoderwear, the best popular priced Union Suite on the market. Prices in men's from $1.50 to $1.50. Prices in boys' from 50c, 75c, $1 and $1.25. Underwear TWO-PIECE SUITS In two piece garments we have a splendid line ready for your in spection and ranging in price from 50c to $2 50 a garment. Buy early while tbe sizes are complete. GRAY'S