The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, November 10, 1909, Image 1
' va '-Hi? V. ;- - . -SBvifcS-jCttSKj, . MWW "A - r 7 -LtsftM " - f ?- i -v & x -c- j Jtoi!i-fejsS,irwi-- --!-- -- .-,- -wM-n n - " - a Mrttal, 3r"v r - -. 3r " .J&'.'-jb.i. 4 " . i itg .&&?.. - Consolidated with the Columbus Times April 1, 1904; with the Platte County Argus January 1, 1S f-t . FORTIETH YEAR NUMBER 32. COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1909. WHOLE NUMBER 1,982. "S it Mttntiras '-4.r -. . i r i V rf m 9 9 9 m 9 9 9 9 Building and Loan Stock ' Hi SERIES "V "UU 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 t Begins Nov. 5, 1909 I 9 9 9 T" . Stock open for sub- scription now 9 5 Hi Office with BECKER, HOCKENBERGER & MMVRFRS Mi imiuiMMiy - ObLVHBUS MAMTS. Oata.1.1:' 32 Wheat, new 90 Corn 47 Hogs, top 7.25 A. It. Bash, manager of theT. B. Hord elevator in this city, was at Albion this week. E. A. Gerrard, editor of the Looking Glass, and Chas Nunnally of Monroe were in the city.on business Wednesday. An extensive prairie fife on the hay meadows, south of the Platte in Bntler connty, destroyed a large amount of hay, some of which belonged to Harry New . man of this city. Nearly all the reei - dents of that locality were fighting the fire, but the strong south wind made it impossible for them to control it. The week of prayer for the Young Mens1 Christian Associations of the world begins with the Mens1 meeting Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p. m., Novem ber 14th. The speakers for the week are Sunday afternoon, Lemuel Putnam, Monday evening, D. Burr Jones; Tues day evening, R. L. McMillan, general secretary, central; Wednesday evening. Rev. D. LBousb; Thursday evening, M. Brugger; Friday evening, C. C. Sheldon; Saturday evening, Earl Kfonzel. - The committee appointed by the Com- mercial club to secure a site for the - steel tank factory reported several sites 1 that were available and could be secured for the factory. D. T. Garber, who was here in the interest of his father, who is the principal stockholder in the con cern, said that he would have the elder Garber here Sunday to look over the various sites and select the one most suitable. In addition to this the com- . mittee raised over $600 for the purpose of assisting in the purchase of this or o any site needed for factories. Route No. 4. Miss Nellie Bray entertained about r ten of her young friends last Sunday evening in honor of Miss Lois McComb of west of Platte Center, who is visiting her. Route No. 3. The Misses Louise and Lydia Seefeld were guests of tbeir sister Mrs. O. B. Preston over Sunday. Mrs. G. B. Mulle'r of Grand Island is visiting her father, Gerhard Krumland, during the past week. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs John Eamm of Fresno, Cal., will be sorry to learn of the death of their nine months' old baby girl on November 1. Advertised Letters. . Following is a-list of unclaimed mail matter remaining in the post office at Columbus, Nebraska, for the period end- ing November 10. 1909: Letterr Leon Betchelder, Max Nel son, Wm. Potts. Cards E Smiley. Parties calling for any of the above will please say advertised. Carl KraxSR, P. M. All the latest shades and styles in WALL PAPER aad Decorating Siga Vritiag a 5 D. C. KAVANAUGH . . i Everybody has either seen or heard of "Little Johnny Jones," therefore the an nouncement that this, the biggest musi cal hit of last season, will be presented in this city at the North Theatre, Satur day, Nov. 18th conveys with it a deal of pleasurable anticipation for our thea tregoers. J'Little Johnny Jones" has been called a musical melodrama, and this title probably fits it better than anything else, as it is a semi-sensational play set to mnsic,and has the distinction of being the only one of its kind that has attained any marked degree of suc cess. It was written by George V. Co han, the author of "Forty-Five Minutes From Broadway", "The Governor's Sons", and "Running For Office." Mr. C jhan is also the composer of the twenty-odd musical numbers and haa person ally staged the present production. This attraction comes to us with the pres tige of a metropolitan reputation hav ing played ten different engagements in New York already covering a period of almost an entire year. It was also seen for three months in Chicago, several weeks in Boston, four weekB in Phila delphia, and all the principal cities, where it scored the greatest success of any musical production seen in the past dozen years. The production in a scen ic way is a very large and massive one, the three acts displaying beautiful and realistic stage pictures, representing the exterior of the Hotel Cecil in London, the steamship pier at Southampton, Eng land, and a street scene in the Chinese quarter of San Francisco . The produc tion is also said to- be very expensively and beautifully gowned, the wardrobe consisting of eleven complete changes, and representing an investment of twen ty thousand dollars. The company is the largest on tour this season, number ing seventy-five people and including a chorus of forty, while the cast em braces the names of many well-known stage favorites. George Cohan, the author, .has written many plays and sketches, and composed many songs, but attained his greatest reputation when he gave the public "Little Johnny Jones" which is spoken everywhere as a musical play that has few if any equals. The November term of district court convened Monday of this week with Jndge Thomas on the bench. The first case to come to trial was the State vs. Wm. Tykr and Ed Flynn, charged with stabbing Louis Nordland. Before the case came to trial Tyler plead guilty to: the charge of assault with intent to kill, but Flynn employed Charles Burke as his attorney and stood trial. As Tyler admitted doing the stabbing, Flynn hoped for a lighter charge to be placed against him. One of the main witnesses was the man Finch, who they thought they had when they got Nordland. The Flynn case was given to the jury Tues day evening, and before morning they reached a verdict of guilty, the offense being assault with intent to do great bodily harm. Sentence has not been passed on the two men. Wednesday morning the Nicodemius case was up, the hearing on an insanity charge hav ing developed nothing, the commission deciding that be was not insane. This is the case where Nicodemius is charged with incest, the victims being his daugh ters. Since the charge was filed one of his girls sent communications to the local papers declaring that her father was innocent. After suffering for almost three weeks from the accidental gunshot wound he received while out hunting, Louis Weinberger died at St. Mary's hospital Monday evening, death being due to blood poisoning, which had set in. Louis Weinberger was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Weinberger of Madison, this state, and was born there June 11, 1876. There he made his home until about six years ago, when he came'to this city and was employed by James Nevels as bar tender at the Palace saloon. Just prior to his coming to this city he was married and his wife and an adopted daughter survive him. Funeral services were held at the home on North Olive street at 3 p. m., Wednesday, and were conducted by Rev. Roush, assisted by the Fratern al Order of Eagles, of which the deceas ed was a member, and he was taken to Madison on the evening train where ser vices will be held under the auspices of the Sons of Herman, and he will be buried at that place. His father and mother and one sister, Mrs. August Besk, were here to accompany his body to Madison. Dr. and Mrs. D. T. Martyn, jr., arrived last Wednesday afternoon from their wedding trip in Colorado, and all Colum bus knew that there was something out of the ordinary doing. At the train Dr. Martyn was met by a number of his friends at the train and an automobile ride was at once commenced. His bride was also taken in an auto driven by Mrs. G. B. Speice. The two machines, the first one containing an orchestra, whose members were playing drums, cymbals and various other musical instruments, paraded the streets during the afternoon until 4:30, when they reached their home. The second part of the program was a hay rack ride for Dr. and Mrs. Martyn, and it completed one of the most strenuous and cordial receptions extended a newly married man in Colum bus for some time, but it evidenced the popularity of the newly wed doctor among his many friends in the city. Dr. Naumana, Dentist 13 St. Auto robes at Weaver & Son's. Dr. Morrow, office Lueschen building. Messenger service, 12th St, both phones. People who get results advertise is the Journal. Four room house for rent. Elliott, Speice & Co. For Sale A small cask register. Phlllipps Rudat. Dr. C. A. Alleoburger, ib new SUte Bank building. Drs. Carstenson & Hyland, Veterinar iasa. Both phones 212. See the Columbus Hide'Co. before you sell your iron and junk. Dr. Chas. H. Campbell, oculist and aurist, 1215 Olive street Born, on Friday, November 5, to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Price, a son. Try our Baldwin coal and your troubles will end. L. W. Weaver 8bn. It pays to sell your hides where you can get the most money from them. See Columbus Hide Ob. Andrew Kinder who has been a guest of his many Omaha friends for several days returned borne Monday. Dr. W. R. Neumarker, office with Dr. O. D. Evans, west side of Park. Resi dence telephone, Bell 91 Ind.189. i Colonel Musselman, who was visiting his nephew. Harry Musselman, left for his home in Hastings Monday evening. The new drop curtain for the North Theatre, which was recently ordered, has been received and placed in position. Roth Bros., who purchased the Brod fuehrer frame store building, is moving it to his place, in the east part of town. Just received a car load fancy western apples, eleven varie ties. $2.00 per box. Colum bus Mercantile Co. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Brown are rejoicing over the arrival of a boy at their home last Friday, Nov. 5. This is the eighth child and sixth boy born to them. We believe in permanency and know it is the emblem of success in photography.- Artistic photos at modern prices. Elite studio, successors to Saley. You can learn by a look through the stock of Hart Scbnffner & Marx clothes shown by P. J. Hart what a variety of new patterns are to be had in men's clothing fabrics. Saturday evening the quarantine was raised from the home of M. S. Fish, whose two children were sick with spin al meningitis, they having recovered sufficiently, so this could be done. A good clean show and a guaranteed one, one that after you have seen two acts and are not satisfied, you can go to the ticket window and get your money back Old Arkansaw at North Theatre on Thursday Nov. 11. O. C. Pennington andE. H. Reed have bought the Randall second hand store on Olive street, and expect to increase their stock and push for business. They expect to change location as the time they can occupy their present quarters is uncertain. In order to secure more room for his buggy, implement and automobile busi ness, W. J. Yosa sold his harness busi ness to L. W. Weaver, the transfer tak ing place the first of the week This leaves but two harness shops in the city, F. H. Rusche and Mr. Weaver. Mother's aren't always with us and father is growing older every day. Baby isn't always going to stay as sweet and cute. Don't neglect that wedding pic ture. You don't get married more than once (sometimes.) You better come now and have them taken at the Davis studio north of the Thurston. Old Arkansaw, which will claim the attention of the theatre going public at the North, Thursday, will be seen in its entirety. All the scenery and stage set tings will be used; all the specialties will be introduced; all the peculiarities of a peculiar people will be seen and a first-class performance is assured. Two fires in the same bloek within a week gave the firemen two long runs. The first one was Wednesday and the barn belonging to Frank Bogus was burned, together with a load of hay. The department succeeded in saving the house and the nearby out buildings. The second fire was Sunday evening, and a stack belonging to John Pierug was burned. The origin of both fires is unknown. -Platte county elected at least one re publican this fall, notwithstanding the fact that the county went overwhelm ingly democratic John Randall, the republican candidate for road overseer in Columbus township, won by a sub stantial majority. For a number of years previous John had been overseer, but last year he was beaten by Mr. Kot lar, a democrat But during his term of office his work on the roads had .been, quite satisfactory, and this year the peo ple of the township decided that he was entitled to the office again. Every Family Pays for a home, at least once. If you pay for your home through 1 The Equitable Building, 'Loan and Savings Association you pay for it but once aad it is yours. If you continue to rent, you pay for a home every few years but it still remains the pro perty of the landlord. If you are paying for a home for your land lord, call at our office and we will explain to you how you can pay for a home of your own. The Equitable BsilliBf, Laas & Saviags Aus Office with ELLIOTT, SPEICE & CO. P. O. Block Drs. Paul and Matzen, Dentists. TryLeavy's Laxitive Lozenges 10c. Dr. Vallier, Osteopath, Barber block. Dr. G. A. Ireland, State Bank- bidg. Dr. W. H. Slater, veterinarian, phone 96. Auto robes are air and water proof. L. W. Weaver & Son. Crushed rock salt for hides, and for stock. Columbus Hide Co. For fine watch, clock and jewelry re pairing, try Carl Froemel, the Eleventh street jeweler. W. E. Johnson cement contractor. Let me figure on your jobs. All work guaranteed. Ind. phone 1782. Godfrey Samelson of Lindsav is in the city this week, being summoned as a member of jury for the November term of district court. Wm. O'Brien has moved the books and parphernalia belonging to- the poli ce court to the rooms over the Commer cial National bank, Lost East of the city, a time book containing $15 in bills, postage stamps and two aluminum cards. Finder please leave at Journal office and receive reward. Miss Josephine Terasinski and Master Henry Nekoliczok have departed for a ten days' visit to Ashton and Loup City, Nebraska, visiting with relatives and friends. The prevailing colors in men's clothes this fall, as indicated by the showing of Hart Schaffner & Marx suits at P. J. Hart's store, are to grays and blues. Some fine looking goods there. Harmon Shank, sister of Mrs. Perry Loshbaugb, who been visiting here dur ing the summer, and had gust returned from a trip to the Pacific coast left last Thursday for his home in Pittsburg, Pa. At last the new Union Pacific passen ger depot is to be occupied. Agent Brown having received orders to move in, and the work of getting into the new station was commenced today. Monday a num ber of the officials from Omaha were here and inspected the building, and the order to move followed. Tuesday morning's dailies contain some pleasing news for Columbus peo ple regarding the new federal building, the supervising architect of the treasury stating that plans for the Columbus building are about three-quarters com plete and that advertisements for the construction of the building will be issued early in the coming year. Wm. Schwader and Miss Ida Egger, two popular and well known people of this city, were married Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. SethBraun, Rev. Neumarker perform ing the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Schwa der left on an evening train for a short wedding trip, and after their return will be at at home to their many friends on East Eleventh street. Just received a car load faney western apples, eleven varie ties. $2.00 per box. Colum bus Mercantile Co. DRUG SUNDRIES A new and select line that is complete. We are showing in our window a fine assort ment of Hair, Nail, Hand and Tooth Brushes Also remember when you need PURE, FRESH DRUGS, think of the Punty Drag Store Union Block Olive Street " Both Phones No. 80 What Postism Has Done. That the republican party of Platte county is in a disorganized condition, is acknowledged even by those who are in control of the party machinery. Although Platte county is undoubt edly democratic an occasional victory has been pulled off by the republicans when harmony prevailed. Garfield car ried the county. True, that was years ago, hut Platte county was democratic at the time, the same as it is today, although the population was not as great or the majority as large. ,, In 1901, the democratic majority was 955; in 1902, 747; in 1903, when Sullivan was a candi date for supreme court judge against Judge Barnes, the former carried the county by 1032 majority. In 1904 the republicans carried the county by 415 majority, and elected a float representa tive and state senator; in 1905 the dem ocrats had a majority of 206, and in 1906 Loomis defeated Reese by 665 majority. In 1908 Judge Post succeeded in secur ing control of the party machinery, and the democratic majorities were increased nearly two fold. In 1908 the democrats carried the county by 1296 majority, and this year by 1150 majority. It is recalled that at the time the re publican state convention met in 1908, Governor Sheldon was assured that if the delegates representing Post were admitted to seats in the convention,; Platte county would return a majority for the republican ticket. The governor was led to believe that republicans who were not in harmony with Post had been instrumental in keeping Platte county in the democratic column. In order to insure a republican victory in tuiB county, the state convention admitted the Post delegation, and by that act turned over the republican organization of the county to Judge Post. And what was the result? When the votes were counted on election day it was found that Platte county had given 1296 major ity for the democratic ticket the largest in the history of the county, and this year the republican vote was only 786, nearly 600 less than last year. This is what Postism has done for the republi- caa party of Platte county. In the two campaigns that Post has dominated the republican party of Platte county he has had everything bis own way. He named the chairman of the county committee, practically dictated, without opposition, the policy adopted during the two cam paigns, disbursed, through his chair man, the campaign funds, and met with two of the worst defeats ever banded out to a political boss in Nebraska. At present, the republicans of Platte county are without a leader capable of commanding the support of the party at home or the respect of the party through out the state, and until a change in the party management takes place the democratic majorities will continue to increase. After being honored by the republi cans of Platte county and Nebraska, it would seem that Jndge Post would hav6 at least a spark of gratitude left, to work for the success of his party and the men who worked for him when he needed assistance in two state campaigns. Bat selfishness appears to be the leading trait In Judge Post's character. Six years ago, when J. G. Keeder was a candidate for district judge, Carl Kramer was chairman of the republican judiciary committee. If the writer is not in error, Mr. Reeder carried or lost the county by 5 votes. Mr. Reeder made an able and impartial judge, and was entitled to a re-nomination, but Judge Poet, who has always been jealous of the popularity of Mr. Reeder as a man and his success at the bar, opposed him, and sooner than enter into a disgraceful scramble for a position whioh the major ity of voters do not consider a partisan one, Judge Reeder concluded not to enter the race. The nomination went to a lawyer of marked ability residing in Merrick county, who was promised Judge Poet's support in Platte county. Platte county returned an overwhelming majority against the Merrick county candidate. And after election it devel oped that the only work done for the Merrick county man in this county was contributed by the men who were oppos ed by Post, among them Carl Kramer, who has always been regular in the support of his party candidates at the polls. To turn down Oarl Kramer now, 'and recommend the man selected by Post for postmaster, would add a few hundred more votes to the democratic 'majority in Platte county. Post vs. Kramer. "Carl Kramer shall not be re-appointed postmaster," is the ultimatum issued by Judge A. M. Post. It remains to be seen whether the patrons of tho Colum bus postoffice or Judge Poet will decide this question. Judge Posfhas attempt ed to make the patrons of the office be lieve that his name attached to a petition or letter, will be enough to secure the endorsement of 8enator Brown for any man he chooses to name. Within the past few dayB two citizens of Columbus have been approached by Judge Post and asked to announce themselves as candidates for postmaster, notwith standing the fact that Judge Post had practically assured W. A. McAllister of bis support for the position now held by Oarl Kramer. In asking others to enter the contest, Judge Post has assured them 'that Mr. McAllister cannot win out; that he is a weak candidate, and it another candidate cannot be induced to enter the field Kramer will be re-appoint- 1 In his zeal to defeat Mr. Kramer, Judge Post, appears to have ignored the patrons of the Columbus office. With Judge Post it is not a question of who the patrons want, but who Judge Post prefers. In turning down McAllis ter, Judge Post has created discord in the little bunch of fellows known as the Blackstone Club, of which he assumes to be the leader. With McAllister out of the running, and Post unable to induce any other candidate to stand against Kramer, it will be an easy matter for Senator Brown to decide in making a recom mendation. With the Commercial Club. Besides listening to the proposition of D. T. Garber of Peoria, 111., to establish la steel tank factory in this city, the Com mercial club had several other matters up for discussion at the special meeting Monday evening, the first being the Oma ha cum show, which is held at a season of the year that makes it detrimental to all towns in Omaha territory. After thoroughly discussing the matter, the following resolutions were passed, and then ordered printed and then sent to the different commercial clubs of Nebras ka, and also be distributed among the Columbus merchants to send to the Omaha wholesale houses they buy goods of. Whereas, The influence of the retail merchants and department store owners in Omaha has caused the management of the annual corn show to ignore the protest of the country merchants against i holding the show in the middle of the holiday shopping season; and Whereas, The fair inference is that the selection of such a season for the corn show was for the certain purpose of drawing people from the interior of the state to Omaha in the hope and be lief that the visitors to the corn show might be induced to make large holiday purchases from the retail merchants and department stores in that city; therefore Resolved, That it is the sense of all the retail merchants of Columbus, speaking through their Commercial club, that the holding of the annual corn show duringthe holiday season is a great injustice to the retail merchants of the state outside of Omaha; that it is a palpable effort on part of the Omaha retailers to despoil the country mer chants of a large share of holiday trade to which they are justly entitled, and which they would certainly receive, but for the drawing of vast numbers of Ne braska people to Omaha duringthe days immediately preceding the Christmas festivities. Resolved. That this olub desires to be always 'on record in favor of any and all efforts to improve agriculture in our state, and to that end we heartily en dorse the Omaha corn show, and urge participation of our farmers therein. We mean no attack upon the business interests of Omaha, in which city our merchants do the greater part of their wholesale buying, but we do earnestly protest sgainst the plan of the Omaha interests to steal away from the country merchants tbeir best opportunity to dis pose of their wares at holiday time. The new city hall proposition then came up and the sentiment of the meet ing was unanimously in favor of build ing at least a $15,000 building, and some were in favor of at least a $25,000 struc ture. The councilmen present, Messrs. Gass and Brunken, said that city fath ers had not as yet decided on anything regarding the building, but they bad visited other towns so they could make a report to the next meeting of that body, and they wished to know how the club felt regarding this matter. An alleged discrimination of freight rates in favor of Fremont will be investi gated by a special committee. The-independent telephone association of Nebraska will meet in this city the first of January, providing the necessary hotel accomodations can be provided and a committee will report on this to the club. The proposition of D. T. Garber of Peoria, 111 , to put in a steel factory, was the last to be taken up, but this was what the meeting was called for. After a few introductory remarks he told the club what his company propos ed to do and what they required for a site, which they are asking the city of Columbus to donate them for factory purposes. He said bis factory would hnntr t.hirtv nkillfid men with them and would employ home labor, probably ten men or more, according to the season. He required a site location on the rail road, not too far out. The meeting seemed very favorable to his proposition and a committee was appointed to look up and arrange for a site, and report at the Wednesday evening meeting. Creston. Wm. Wenk was a passenger for Oma ha on Monday. Miss Bell Barret was a Humphrey visitor Sunday. Clark Moore has been quite sick the past week with quinsy. Bob Austin returned Wednesday from his hunting trip in Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Englebart are Co lumbus viators this week. J Miss Hazel Studley spent Friday JUST RECEIVED Lowney Chocolates and Bon-Bons Fresh from the Factory Bigger and better assortment than ever before There are many kinds of candy, but only one LOWNEY Pounds, 60c Half pounds, 35c POLLOCK & CO. The Druggist on the Corner Columbus, Nebraska last week at Timber Hill school. Mrs. J J. Kemper of Ponca is hers this week visiting with relatives. D. J. Gammel returned Saturday eve ning from his stay in Tripp connty. Dr. N. E. Ludwick came down frost Elgin Monday for a three days' stay. The C. & N. W. depot is having s new brick platform laid in front of the depot. Will Reineccus left Monday for Oma ha where be will remain for an indefinite time. MisslBecca Nichol of Omaha was a guest at the Arline Anson home last week. Messrs. Sohl and Sanders were busi ness visitors in Omaha the later part of the week. Mrs. F. P. Clark and daughter Lulu left the latter part of last week for a visit at CNeil. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Austin left Satur day for Omaha where they will make their future home. Mies Bessie Alderson of Rising City was in town last week to attend the Austin-Weecott wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freyermuth are the proud parent? of a baby boy. who arrived one day last week. Don Austin left Saturday for Omaha after attending the wedding and visiting with relatives in town and near Leigh. Mrs. J. F. Magill and daughter Miss Mazie were up from Monroe last week to attend the Austin-Westcott wedding. Mr. T. F. Stevens returned Friday evening from Blair, where he had gone to be present at the burial of his mother. Mr. Wardenberg was a passenger for Omaha Monday night. He expects to bring back some cattle to feed during the winter. Miss lva VanBIaricom returned Sun day evening from Osmond, where she had been attending her mother during her severe illness. The little Bookman girl met with quits a serious accident Monday accidentally falling and cutting her head, a number of stitches had to be taken. Sunday afternoon the post office moved from the old stand to the build ing formerly occupied by Miss Amy Rowe. The new location has the ad vantage of being more central, having better light and distributing facilities. The mail carrier now has a sub-office of his own. At eight o'clock on Wednesday even ing Nov. 3 Miss Ada Westcott and Mr. E. A. Austin were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents. The bride is one of the best known and po pular young ladies of our town. Mr. Austin is one of the prominent business men of Omaha. The marriage service was read by the Rev. Moore. Only near relatives and the M. O. Y. L. olub of which Mrs. Austin was a member were present at the ceremony. Underwear UNION SUITS We have the agency for the famous Munsing Underwear, the best popular priced Union Suits on the market. Prices in men's from $1.50 to $4.50. 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 pries from 60c to $2. 50 a garment. Buy early while the sizes are complete. GRAY'S