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THIRTY-NINTH YEAR. NUMBER 45.
COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1909.
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Hogs, top 85 00 to $5 80
Read the Bennett Company's Piano
add on page 5.
W. C. Boss of Omaha, was a Colum
bus visitor several days last week.
In the absence of Dr. Paul, Dr. Mat
zen will be assisted in his dental work
by Dr. Bolvell of Oakdale.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert P. McKinnie and
little son, after a week's visit with rel
atives in the city, will return to their
home ut Loup City tomorrow.
The new pumps for the city water
works plant arrived last week and will
be put in position as soon hb arrange
ments are made for placing them. These
pumps are much larger than the present
ones and are designed to meet the needs
of the city for many years to come. For
the flrst tivo years they will be operated
by electricity tinder a contract with the
Coiumlms Light, Heat & Power Co.
Lincoln Day exercises will be held
under the auspices of the Maenuerchor
society at their hall Friday evening. A
program has been prepared for the oc
casion, which includes two English
speakers, Louis Lightner and Postmas
ter Kramer and Bev. Xuemarker and
Editor Kinder of the Biene will deliver
addresses of the evening. Beeides this
there will be a musical program of vocal
and instrumental music A. EL Oehirich,
Carl Rhode and Otto Kinder are the
committee on arrangements, and have
the entertainment in charge. The
public is invited to attend the anniver
sary exercises, and the admission will
be free.
After a week's illness with appendici
tis, which an operation failed to relieve,
Charles B. Speice died at 3t. Mary's
hospital Tuesday evening. Bont Speice,
as he was familiary known, was born in
this city January 8, 18G9, at the home
on Sixth and Graver streets. Here be
attended the public schools and grew to
manhood. About twenty years ago he
was employed in the train service of the
Union Pacific for a short time, but later
went to Oklahoua Returning to this
city he again entered the employ of the
Union Pacific and remained there for
almost twelve yeard, and when he re
signed to engage in business he was con
ductor on tbe Spalding freight, a posi
tion he had held for a number of years.
Last fall he decided to quit railroading
and took up tbe coal business which bis
father, O. A. Speice, had established
years ago. On October 19, 1898, he was
married to Alice Ellias. who, with three
children, Letitis, aged 8, Bont, aged 5.
and Gus B., aged twenty months, sur
vive him. The funeral will be held
from tbe home Friday morning at 10 a.
m , and will be conducted by tbe Sons of
Herman. Besides this order Mr. Speice
also held a membership in the Order of
Bail way Conductors and the new Frat
ernal Order of Eagles, recently organiz
in this city.
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There is no question but that the
ground hog saw his shadow, and he
must have observed it good and plenty,
judging from the weather this week.
The rain and sleet of Monday
evening changed into a snow and wind
storm that was u8 severe as has been ex
perienced in this locality for a number of
years. The main sufferers were tbe rail
roads, and they were almost unable to
operate trains Tuesday No 2 Tnetday
evening was the last train east for some
time, Nos. 12 and 4 being stuck in drifts
near Wood River. No. 11, due here at
2:37 a. m , succeeded in getting this far
between ten and eleven o'clock in the
morning, being stalled most of the night
between two freight trains east of Schuy
ler. No. 9, the mail, succeeded in get
ging here about an hour late. The trains
on the Norfolk and Spalding branches
were held and did not attempt to make
the trip Tuesday. The Burlington suc
ceeded in getting their passenger train
through to Lincoln, but the .Tuesday
freight was held here. Nearly all the
telegraph and telephone lines out of the
city were down, and the few working
were anything but satisfactory. The
city mail carriers made one trip during
tbe afternoon, but the condition of tbe
roads prevented the ratal carriers from
even making a start.
Last Wednesday afternoon the Shell
Creek mill, which has been owned and
operated by Peter Schmitt for the last
eighteen years, passed into the hands of
C. P. DeLand of Rising City. The deal
includes the adjacent property, which is
listed at $26,000, and Mr. Schmitt re
ceives in exchange an improved ranch of
1,120 acres of deeded laud in Kimball
county and an eighteen year lease for a
section of school land. Mr. Schmitt ex
pects to run the ranch which is known as
the Salebod ranch, and will be in charge
of his son Arnold, who is now in Lincoln.
Some time in the spring he will take a
trip to the old home in Germany, and on
his return may conclude to locate in
Columbus. Mr. DeLand will take
charge of the mill about March 1, and it
will be operated by Jay Hastings, a son
in law of Mr. DeLand.
There was considerable excitement
aroused Saturday evening among the
contract holders in the Oregon Valley
Land Co. Evening papers announced
that 400 German girls were heading for
Oregon io secure husbands It only
took a few minutes to start something
between Pete McCaffrey and Timothy
von Hagen as to who would get' first
choice among that four hundred. Mc
Caffrey at present seems to have a shade
the beat of the situation, as he has noti
fied a particular friend of his in New
York to get busy and see that his quali
fications as a chicken raiser are placed -in
their proper light. There are others
who would like to get in the same class
with McCaffrey and von ilagen, but the
weather surely seems to have developed
numerous cases of "cold feet."
A new planing mill, built of brick,
which will be erected on the site of the
present mill, is one of the important im
provements for Columbus. Last week C.
L. Lund let tfie contract for the build
ing to H. G. Fricke, and the building
will be completed this spring. Dnring
the erection of the new mill the old
structure will remain as it is, and when
tbe new building is completed it will be
removed from the interior, and the roof
and floors left in place. Besides supply
ing the home demand for mill work, Mr.
Lund is also filling a good many orders
from outside towns, and this class of
business is on the increase, which makes
a larger and better mill a necessity.
There will be no change of the motive
power of the mill at present, but later
electricity may be installed.
Mr Myron Osborn of Benedict, and
Miss Ellen L. Ostberg of Genoa, were
married in the city last Wednesday af
ternoon, Bev. Harkness, pastor of the
Presbyterian church performed tbe cere
mony that made this estimable couple
man and wife. The ceremony was wit
nessed by Mr. and Mrs. Hoover of Genoa,
Mia. Hoover being a sister of the bride.
The groom is a progressive young busi
ness man of Benedict, and the bride is
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Ost
berg of Genoa, but for the past two
years has been employed in one of the
dry goods stores at 8tromsburg. After
a short sojourn in this city Mr. and
Mrs, Osborn left for Benedict, where
they will be at home to their friends af
ter February fifteenth.
Another evidence of the fact that tbe
population of Columbus is on tbe in
crease was empnasized when Superin
tendent Conn informed the board of
education that it was absolutely neces
sary that two more rooms be provided
for the coming year, as at present all tbe
buildings were filled to their capacity
and some were crowded. The board
took the matter up and a motion was
made and carried, which provides for the
building of two additional rooms on the
north aide of the Second ward building
to meet the demand, and that they be in
readiness for the coming school year,
next fall. The growth of the schools is
one of the best indications of the ad
vancement of the city, and the demand
for more school room is always met.
SEEDS
Garden
and Field'
Gray's
JDrs. Paul and Matzen, Dentists.
Fur mitts at cost at F. H. Rascbe's.
Dr. Vallier. Osteopath. Barber block.
Dr. W. H. Slater, veterinarian, phone
96.
First-class printing done at the Jour
nal office.
Field and garden seeds. Jonannes &
Krumland.
Drs. Martyn, Evans and
Ireland.
See the Columbus Hide Co. before you
sell your iron and junk.
Crushed rock salt for hides, and for
stock. Columbus Hide Co.
Miss Christina Odenthal wsthe guest
of Lincoln friends last week.
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Grader for only $1.50.
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A special ice cream for parties, every
day, at Hagcl's bowling and billiard par
lors. Mnv-J.D. Slires left last Wednesday
for New York and other eastern cities on
a business trip.
Dr. C. H. Campbell, eye. nose and
throat specialist. Glasses properly fitted.
Office 1215 Olive street.
Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Cowdery have
made arrangements to move to Omaha
and will soon leave Columbus.
Found, a lady's belt. Owner may
have same by calling at the. Journal
office and paying for this notice.
Mrs. Catherine Fischer of Creeton, is
a natient at St. Marv's hoanital and
in a few days will undergo an operation.
Mrs. G. J. Hagel, who was injured
four weeks ago by a bad fall, is slowly
improving, but asyet is not able to sit up.
Mrs. Elmer Winey of Lincoln, was the
guest of her mother, Mrs. Jennie Wal
ker, and other Columbus friends last
week.
Lost A necktie pin, with a large
amethyst setting. Finder please return
to Pollock's drug store and receive liber
al reward.
Miss Bertha Cover, after an absence of
one week caused by illness, has again
resumed her position in the oSce of Drs.
Martyn and Allenberger.
Smoke Victoria,, five cent cigar, and
White Seal, tea. cent cigar, both Colum
bus made goods. Thev are the hmt
brands offered inlthis city.
Miss Yelma Haines, who has been the
guest of Miss Mabel Douglas for tbe
past two weeks, returned to, her home in
David City Monday afternoon.
The large congregation at the Metho
dist church Sunday evening, .had the
pleasure of hearing a splendid solo rend
ered by Mrs. Bert P. McKinnie of Loup
City.
J. J. Moackter, manager of Swift &
Co'e. branch in this city, was called to
Fremont Sunday to the bedside of his
sister, who was operated on for appeo-
OICIUB.
The high wind and storm of Tuesday
was responsible for tbe schools of tbe
city being dismissed for the day, the
board instructing Superintendent Conn
to that effect.
Alvin Phillipps has purchased a half
interest in the Sporting Goods house
with his brother Louis, and will move
his family to the city from the farm
south of the river.
Lecture on Socialism given next Tues
day evening, Feb. 16th at 8 o'clock in
the City Hall, Columbus, by O. J.
Wright of. Lincoln, Nebr , temporary
organizer for Nebraska.
Mrs. Wm. Kaufman, who has been
visiting relatives in Omaha for the past
several weeks, returned Saturday even
ing. Mr. Kaufman went to Omaha and
accompanied his wife home.
Mrs. E. J. Gorham and two little
daughters, who were the guests of Dr
and Mrs. G. A. Ireland .a few davs last
week, returned to their home in St.
Edward Saturday afternoon.
The H. W. Abts company, which was
incorporated for $100,000 last week will
take over the wholesale business of
H. W. Abts & Co. The inoorDorators
are members of the Abts family.
Mrs. Mont Duncan, who underwent an
operation at St. Mary's hospital several
weeks ago, is improving and her many
friends will be pleased to learn that she'
was able to return to her home Saturday.
WANTED
Millet and cane
seed. Graves.
The Omaha bowling team is expected
here in a couple of weeks and a good fast
match is assured Mr. Hagel has in
troduced a new game at the alleys called
merry-go-round, and it is proving quite
popular.
The boiler for the Thurston hotel heat
ing plant arrived Monday and Duascll &
Son, who have the contract for the job,
are putting it in place aa rapidly as
possible, all the connections having been
fitted before it arrived.
Mra. Leopold Jaeggi returned Satur
day afternoon from Omaha, where she
went the previous week to attend tbe
musical given by her daughter. Misa
uedwig. Mra. Jaeggi was aceompaaied
aceompaaied
ibue relatives
home earlier
to umana by several Columbus
and f nenda who returned
in the week.
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llth Street, South Side
Dr. Naumann, Dentist 13 St.
Fur mitts at cost at F. H. Busohe's.
Dr, Morrow, office Lueschen building.
People who get results advertise in the
Journal.
Four room house for rent. Elliott,
Speice & Co.
Read the Bennett Company's Piano
add on page 5.
Dr. C. A. Allenburger, office in new
State Bank building.
Drs. Carstenson ft Hyland, Veterinar
ians. Both phones 212.
Dr. D. T. Martyn. jr., office new Colum
bus State Bank building.
All kinds of field and garden seeds.
Johannes & Krumland.
Miss Carrie Mere was theguest of
Schuyler friends Saturday and Sunday.
Immediate private sale of household
goods. Inquire of Mrs. B. R. Cowdery
BXjUE Granite ware sale. See win
TAG dow. Gray's.
George Fairohild cameup from Lin
coln Saturday evenfijgf.returning Mon
day morning.
It pays to sell your bides where you
can get the most money from them. See
Columbus Hide Co.
Mrs. Neil McLain was a Lincoln vis
itor several days last week, and also
visited relatives at Seward.
I have a qtianity of sweet cider, which
I will sell cheap. For further informa
tion inquire of A. C. Mahaffey.
O. W. Pearsall of Omaha was visiting
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Pear
sal, from Saturday until Monday.
Albert Damron has rented the Czapla
residence on East Eleventh street, and
will soon take possession of same.
This evening the big "smoker" given
by Engine Company will be enjoyed by
a large crowd at Maennerchor hall.
There ate a few dwelling houses for
rent on the list with Becher, Hocken
btrirer& Chambers, including one fur
nished.
Clll Both electric and gasoline.
JTmmm Save fuel and time.
IRONS Gray'
Bev. W. S. Ritchie, field secretary of
the anti-saloon league, will speak at the
Y. M. 0. A. building Friday evening,
February 12, his subject being, "The
Great Sin."
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Byrnes, residing in East Columbus,
was christened Sunday afternoon, and
now the little Miss answers to the name
of Katherine Marjorie.
John Cover has under consideration a
proposition to trade his Eleventh street
store building for western land, and if
tbe location and quality of the land suits
him, will probably make tbe deal.
Postmaster Kramer received a limited
supply of the Lincoln stamps the first
of the week' and they will be placed on
sale tomorrow. They are only issued in
tbe two cent denomination and are
larger than the ordinary two cent stamp.
The Growth of
The Equitable
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January 1, 19f 7 $ 4t,ttt
January 1, 19M $ 93,Wf
January 1, 19f $152,ttt
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The following clippings from the
Boulder, (Colorado,) County Miner, will
be interesting reading to many Colum
bus parties who are. heavy stockholders
in both tbe Sylvanite tunnel and the
Magnolia mine. We are informed that
the Magnolia company will furnish tbe
Taylor mill with ore to its full capacity,
and are anxiously waiting tbe starting of
the mill: "Considerable delay has been
occanioned at the Taylor cyanide mill at
Magnolia, by faulty construction of tbe
roaster, which has bad to be relined snd
otherwise adjusted 'to the work. The
mill is crowded with ore and is now
in commission and it ia expected that
it will run continuously night and day."
"Coming to the Telluride camps the
cyanide mill is revolutionizing mining
operations, and the low grade ores which
have previously gone to the dumps has
now become the chief asset ottbe mine.
At Magnolia, the new Taylor mill is be
ing steadily operated on the custom ore
while awaiting the' development of the
ore bodies on the property of this com
pany which are now being opened up by
a tunnel. The success of the mill in
furnishing a market for the low grade
ore, points a way to the successful opera
tion of many properties now idle and
with the completion of tbe Sylvaaite
tunnel from Boulder creek, which will
open up the veins from grent depth and
afford drainage and transportation forf
many of tbe mines of this section, great
ly increased activity will follow."
During last fall and early winter the
Burlington made some improvements
and changes on their bridge across the
Platte river, southeast of the city. The
old channel of tbe Platte was narrowed
and a portion of tbe old bridge taken out
and replaced with an embankment, and
the remainder rebuilt. As there is every
prospect for some heavy ice when tbe
river breaks up, the officials are watch
ing tbe bridge, and this week it was
again inspected, and it seems to be the
opinion of those interested that there is
every prospect for the company losing a
few spans of the structure this spring.
However, every precaution will be taken
to protect tbe bridge and keep trains
running regularly.
Captain E. L. West, superintendent
of tbe Sixth division of the railway mail
service, with headquarters in Chicago,
was :n the city Tuesday. - He was going
to Genoa, and arrived here Monday eve
ning, but the snow blockade compelled
him to remain until Wednesday morning.
The division of the railwsy mail service
which Captain West has charge of is
one of the largest in tbe country and ex
tends as far east as Chicago, south to
Memphis, north to the Canada line, and
west toOgden on the Union Pacific
Charley Dietrichs of New York was a
guest of relatives from Friday until
Monday. He is one of tbe Columbus
boys who have gone out into tbe world
and made nood, being at present the
head of the Dietrichs Clamp Co. These
clamps are used iu the construction of.
cement houses, bridges, etc , and is al
ready recognized as the most convenient
appliance used in that line of work.
Mr. Dietriol.8 left for Chicago Monday
to be in attendance at the big cement
show in thst city this week.
Last Thursday evening the loctl
Spanish-American war veterans organiz
ed a branch of the United organization.
Lee Rollins whs chosen chairman of the
temporary organization, and D. Burr
Jones, secretary. The organization of
tbe camp was perfected after a smoker
in tbe office of August Wagner and a
banquet at tbe Buschman restaurant.
Eighteen charter members were enrolled
and tbe organization will be perfected
at a meeting to be held one week from
next Thursday evening.
Tbe State Board of Agriculture adopt
ed a recommendation at their annual
meeting, looking toward the forming of
non-political, non-sectarian, home social
clubs among tbe farmers of each school
district in the state. We hope our coun
try readers will authorize one of their
number to send to W. R. Mel lor, secre
tary, Lincoln, for a plan for tbe organi
zation of such a society, whose main ob
ject is to discuss practical scientific
farming propositions at seasonable
times.
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Williams return
ed from a short honeymoon trip which
was spent in Dubuque, Iowa, and other
poit.ts in that state. A short time ago
Mr Williams surprised bis many friends
by quietly leading Miss Mary Cline to
tbe matrimonial altar. Mr. Williams
has been a resident of this city for
many years, and- is employed by tbe
Union Pacific railroad company as bag
gageman. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are
now living with tbe former's mother.
Dr. and Mia G. A. Toung of Norfolk
arrived last week for a visit with their
Columbus relatives. Dr. Young, who
was superintendent of tbe Norfolk asylum
until replaced by bis democratic succes
sor a few weeks ago. expects to leave for
London this week, for a course of special
study in mental and nervous di-eases,
and on his return will locate in Omaha
Mra. Young will probably remain in the
city during his absence.
Fred Saffran has resumed bis position
aa clerk in Pollock & Oo's. store. A
short time ago Mr. Snffran resigned bis
poeiiion and became manager of the
North Theatre, which position he will
continue to hold, aa in no way will it
conflict with hia present position.
The City CouncU.
At the meeting of the city council
last Friday evening Secretary Mark T.
McMahon, secretary of the Columbus
Fire department, submitted bis report of
tbe various officers elected for the com:
ing year, which wan placed on file, and
the mayor presented the name of Albert
J. Galley for chief of the department for
the coming year, which was confirmed
by the council.
As there has been some talk of chang
ing the system of street lighting under
tbe new contract between the city and
the Columbus Light, Heat anil Power
company, J. T. Burke, on behalf of the
company presented a proposition to tbe
council, as follows: The present 'forty
candle power incandescent street lights
are to be replaced with 40-32 Tungsten
lights, the city to pay $15 per annum for
each light. For some time there has
been two 40-64 Tungsten lights in use
on the streets at tbe Thurston and Epis
copal church corners, and the company
offers to replace the present arc lights
with these at tbe same cost to the city
as arc lights, any additional service to
be prorata with the present contract.
The inspector representing tbe com
pany in which tbe boilers at the water
works are insured, reported boiler No. 2
to be used in good condition for 125
pounds pressure.
Chief Galley of the Fire Department
submitted his annual report which
showed there were at present seventy-
seven active members of tbe department.
His report also included the number of
deaths, suspensions, new members taken
in and those placed on the hononary list
during the year. The cost of maintain
ing the department was also given, and
the number of alarms responded to dur
ing tbe year, together with the property
losses.
For some time there has been consid
erable discussion as to tbe advisability
of limiting tbe number of saloons in tbe
city, and at their last meeting in Janu
ary the council appointed a committee
to look up the matter and see just what
power the council had. The committee
presented an opinion from City Attorney
Lightner which stated that tbe council
bad tbe power to limit the number of
saloons, but that the ordinance must be
drawn and passed before tbe new appli
cations for the coming year were filed;
also that tbe selection of those to; whom
licenses should be granted should not be
left to the arbitrary caprice of the coun
cil. A committee waa appointed to
draw and introduce an ordinance look
ing toward the limiting of the number of
saloons in this city.
Edward Schober and others protested
to the council against the location of the
bill boards in tbe city, a mHJority of
them being placed entirely too close io
tbe sidewalks and in some cases being
dangerous to predestrains. As a result
of tbe complaint an ordinance' will be
introduced controlling tbe location of
tbe bill boards, so that they will not be
a menace or eyesore to our people.
The ordinance vacating tbe east
twenty feet of Olive street for the use of
the Union Pacific was presented in a re
vised form and placed on its second
reading. Those having it in charge
have made a number of important
changes, and in order that the people
may become conversant with the pro
visions of it, the council ordered that
200 copies be printed for distribution to
those interested.
Y. M. C. A. Notes.
Tbe three gymnasium classes have an
average attendance of thirty, there being
an enrollment of 140 men and boys in
these classes.
During tbe month of January there
were 2,447 baiha taken at the building,
being almost three times as mauy as
during December.
Tbe secretary wss instructed to issue
credentials to tbe delegates wbo will
attend the stste meeting at Hastings
and the. list of those who will attend
will be given later.
The board of directors held a meeting
Tuesday evening and decided to hold an
anniversary service on February 28,
which was she date of tbe beginning of
tbe work in this city, and committees
were appointed to arrange for the
occasion.
FOB SALE.
160 acre farmr located near
Primrose, Neb., 120 acres under
plow, 12 acres alfalfa, good 4
room house, barn for six head
horses, granary, corn crib,
wind mill and sheds. The land
is first-class soil and one of the
smoothest farms in that section
of country. Price $50 per acre,
easy terms.
Elliott, Speice & Co.
Henry Drvoul and Miss Tillie Knta,
both of this city were married at St.
Bonaventura'a church Wednesday
morning. After tbe ceremony a recep
tion was given the young couple at the
borne of the groom's father, John Drvoul,
east of the city.
Tuesday morning Peter Murry and
Miss Antonai Podrazt were married at
St. Bonaventura's church, and a recep
tion was given in their honor at tbe
home of tbe brides parents west of tbe
city.
Thursday morning Miss Barbara Ter
asinskiof this city and Frank Tworek
of near Duncan, will be united in marri
age, the ceremony having been postpon
ed until that time.
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JERSEY CREAM TOILET SOAP
4 cakes for 5fc .,
which includes the neat metal box
shown in cut
POLLOCK & CO.
The Druggist on the Corner
Columbus, Nebraska i
Tbe State encampment of the Sons of
Veterans is in session in this city today
and tomorrow, the principal session be
ing held tomorrow. Bert J. Galley of
this city is division commander, and
there are several other officers located
here.
Temporary shortage of hotel accommo
dations in this city, caused by tbe explo
sion at tbe Thurston, is partially being
met by the local Y. M. C. A. building.
After all the h.otels and lodging housca
are tilled up transients are sent to the
building, where they are taken care of as
long as rooms are available.
Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Paul, accompanied
by Dr. and Mrs. Condon left Sunday
for a three weeks' trip in tbe south and
west. From here they went to Galves
ton and Corpus Christ ri, Tex., and will
then go to points on the Pacific coast.
The portion of their trip in California
will be taken on tbe land instead of the
water this time.
Saturday evening the Maennerchor
of this city will celebrate tbe thirty-first
anniversary of the founding of the so
ciety. These annual events are for the
members only and a suitable program is
prepared, which is followed by a dance
and refreshments. This year will be no
exception and the members are looking
forward to an enjoyable time on the oc
casion. Governor Shallenberger has at last se
lected an attorney to draft a bank guar
antee law to be passed by the present
legislature, and Judge I. L. Albert of
this city hits been given tbe job. 'The
fact the Colnmb'ns attorney was given
this plnm letves a number of sore spots,
but tbe governor has faith in Judge
Albert's ability to draft a bill that will
stand the test of the courts.
John H. Spanbacke of Greeham, was
a Columbus visitor several days last
week and while in the city paid the office
a pleasant call. Mr. Spanbacke was a
resident of this and Polk county thirty
two years ago and will be remembered
by many of tbe old settlers. He had iot
visited thee ptrts for several years ni d
was pleased to learn of the rapid pro
gress Columbus and its people were
making.
G. J. llagel, who attended the inter
state bowling tourtiameut at St. Joseph.
Mo., returned laBt Thursday night, and
Chas. Kerbs, who accompanied Lim, tx
pects to return Sunday. There waa a
large attendance at tbe event, and while
the boys were in fast company, George
succeeded in making a score of 576 in
the individuals, which ia considered
pretty good, and won him a place and
also some money.
Chairman Dickinson of the county
central committee, and E. H. Chambers
are arranging a banquet for Thursday
evening, February 24, at the Maenner
chor ball. Invitations will be issued to
tbe republicans of tbe county to attend
and during the evening several promin
ent speakets will address those present.
The price of the banquet has not yet
been settled, but it will be the aim of
thoe in charge to mike it as reasonable
aa possible.
Underwear
UNION SUITS
We have the agency for the
famous Muusing Underwear, th
best popular priced Union Suit
on the market. Prices in men's
from $1.50 to $4.50. Prices in
beys' from 50c, 76c, $1 and $1.25.
Underwear
TWO-PIECE SUITS
In two piece garments we have
a splenuid line ready for your in
spection and ranging in price
from 50c to 82 50 a garment. Buy
early while the sizes are complete.
GRAY'S