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ImirM. (Mumlte iS i FORTIETH YEH. NUMBER 42. COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1910. WHOLE NUMBER 1,992. ft. ft . m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m INSURE Hi Hi Before the fire i Now is the time Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Agents 12 good companies BECHER, HOCKENBERGER & ; CHAMBERS l-4444-4t-444i' COLUMBUS MAEKETS. Oats 38 Wheat, new 08 Corn 4 Hogs, top 7.C5 to 7.75 jHMtuiiiiuiiiiiiiuuuuiMnimtiiMimw! MANY YEARS AGO. a g MNM111 Mil IllllIlWIUlllHHUHIlHIUt WIB Files or the Journal, January 24, 1877. F. P. Burgess bus been heard from at the Pawnee agency in the Indian terri tory. He contemplates taking a tirp through Kansas shortly to bnnt up a newepsper situation. If crops are good next season, the lumber men may expect an immense trade, greater than they have ever bad. Nebraska men are determined to improve their farms to the utmost extent of their ability. Among the bills introduced to the Nebraska legislature we notice one to attach the Pawnee reservation to Mer rick county, and another to create tLe Pawnee reservation into the county of Delaware. Forty-one freighters wagons went north from Sidney on Saturday last, thirty-two on Sunday, twenty-five on Monday, thirty-four on Tuesday, forty on Wednesday and twenty-eight on Thursday. It would almost seem as though the Black Hills people consum ed as much as Chicago and Sidney com bined. People cannot be too careful in getting on and off the cars, especially when the grounds and platforms are slippery. Only a few weeks ago a man was thrown violently to t he ground when jumping from a moving train at the Olive street crossing, narrowly escaping serious in jury. Last Wednesday, Miss Hanchett, of this city, in attempting to get off a train after it had started from the de pot, slipped and fell partially under the cars, and but for the timely assistance of a bystander would probably have been injured. Congregational Church. Sunday school 9:45 Morning worship 11 V.P.S.O.E 6:30 p. m. Evening worship 7:30 p. m. At the morning service the pastor will speak from the subject: Coming into One's Own. Of the evening the follow ing program will be rendered: Organ Gloria Invocation Hymn Hjmn Prayer Trombone Solo (Selected) Mr. Stovicek Hymn Liife's Unlisted Asset Pastor Solo (Selected) Mrs. Milton Bower Announcements and offertory Anthem Choir Benediction Posilude William L. Dibble. All the latest shades and styles in WALL PAPER Paper Hanging and Decorating Writing a Spatially D. C. KAVANAUGH Last Sunday afternoon, January 1G, Adolph Jaeggi, manager of the Elevator Roller Mills of this city, died at his re sidence, Eighth and Ernst streets, after an illness of four weeks with pleurisy. Mr. Jaeggi was born in Berne, Switzer land, August 2, 1848, and was the second son of a Swiss minister. He received an excellent commercial education in a wholesale house in Elmdorf, in Emman than. He spent a year in Italy for the purpose of learning the language, and while there was an eye witness, in St. Peters1 dome, of the concilium, de claring Pope Pio Nono infallible. Hav ing absolved bis military services in his native country, reaching the rank of lieutenant, he immigrated to Columbus in 18G9, taking a homestead eighteen miles southwest in Polk county, where he enjoyed the blessings and suffered the hardships of the pioneer. Later he was the first book keeper in the Columbus State Bank under Leander Gerrard and Abner Turner. Later he engaged in the lumber businss under the firm name of Jaeggi & Schupbach and then became manager of the Eleva tor Roller Mills, which position he held at the time of his death. Mr. Jaeggi had enjoyed good health until a year ago, when he suffered from a severe attack of rheumatism, from which he failed to And relief, even at the Hot Springs of South Dakota. Eight weeks ago he was taken with fainting spells and com pelled to remain at home, and the last four weeks he was bedfast during which time he received the best of care, but this did not avail to prolong his life. Besides his wife he leaves three sons, Paul, Walter and Ernest, all grown to manhood, and one brother Leopold, all of thtj city, and one sister in Salt Lake City and another one in Berne, Switzer land. Funeral services were held Wednesday, at 2 p. m.from the residence and were conducted by Rev. Neumarker of the German Evangelical Protestant church. During his long residence in Columbus was always interested in the growth and advancement of the city, and in his quiet way gave substantial encouragement to all improvements. One of the most important and sweep ing changes in the Union Pacific time table, for many years, was put into effect Sunday. Besides adding four new trains, two, the Los Angeles Limited, Nos. 7 and 8, are taken off temporarily. Of the westbound trains, there are no changes in No. 1, the Overland Limited, and North Platte and Grand Island lo cate, the two latter arriving here at the same time as before, but under different numbers. No. 3 and 15 are changed but very little, and arrive in the evening as before. No. 17, the Portland Special, runs on the time of the former Los Angeles Limited, arriving about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. No. 13, the Colorado special, is the night train, and leaves Omaha at 11:48 p. m., and carries the mail. The time for this train is the fastest on the division, making the run from Omaha here in one hour and forty seven minutes, and from here to Grand Island in one hour and ten minutes No. 11 leaves Omaha about seven o'clock in the morning, making it an early morn ing train for Columbus people. No 5, now follows No. 3 in the evening, the same as before the last change. In the westbound trains, No. 12 is an evening train instead of in the morning, arriving at 10:27 p. m. No. 14, the Colorado special, arrives at about the same time as No. 12 did. No. 18, the eastbonnd Portland train, takes the place of the eastbonnd Los Angeles Limited No. 8. No. G. which formerly arrived in the night, is now a day train, following No. 1G and arrives at 2:4(1 This new ar rangement provides for three Denver trains each way, and provides splendid service for that travel. Columbus and Omaha high school basket ball teams played a very close and interesting game in this city Friday night. Judging by the game put up by the Columbus team when in Omaha, the team from the metropolis expected an easy victory. But they soon discov ered that Columbus made a big improve ment, and that their play was ahead of the former game. The score at the end of the first half was 12 to 5 in favor of Omaha, but in the second half Colum bus played to win, and at the end of this half the score stood 30 to 22 in favor of Omaha, The lineup was as follows: Omaha, Rectar, Carson, Patton, Finely, Dodd, Burdick, Trimble, Knlakofsky. Columbus, Becker, A. Wilson, West brook, Rhode, V. Wilson, Kinsman. The Columbus Fire department will be represented at the twenty-eight an nual convention of Nebraska Volunteer Fireman, which is held at Fremont, Wednesday and Thursday of this week by the following delegates: Pioneer Hook and Ladder Co., Clarence Pittman; Hose Company No. 1, Otto Kumpf; Hose Company No. 2, John Staub; Bis sell Hose Company, George E. Davis. Besides the delegates quite a number of members and ex-members of the depart ment will be in attendance at the con vention. Chief Bert J. Galley of the Columbus department is president of the association, and at this meeting his suc cessor will be elected; one year being the rule for this office. The chorus in "Little Johnny Jones" is just about as sprightly a company of sweet femininity as has "lately been as sembled on any local stage. Mr. Cohan's J choruses are always sprightly, other wise they are not there. Dr. Naumann, Dentist 13 St. Dr. Morrow, office Lueschen building. People who get results advertise in the Journal. Four room bouse for rent. Elliott, Speice & Co. For Sale A small cash register. Phillipps & Rudat. Dr. C.A. Allenburger, office in new State Bank building. Drs. Carstenson & Hyland, Veterinar ians. Both phones 212. See the Columbus Hide Co. before you sell your iron and junk. Dr. W. R. Neumarker, office with Dr. C. D. Evans, west side of Park. Visit LaBook's final clearance sale and get a 315 ladies' tailored suit for $5. Mrs. Otto Kinder was taken to St. Mary's hospital Tuesday for treatment. For fine watch, clock and jewelry re pairing, try Carl Froemel, the Eleventh street jeweler. Editor Harms and Otto Kinder of the Bienewere in Omaha the first of the week on business. It pays to sell your bides where you can get the most money from them. See Columbus Hide Co. Found A Highlander pin, gold. Owner can have same by calling at Journal office and paying charges. Watch for our big clearance sale on petticoats, which begins Friday morning, and get a $1.25 petticoat for 69 cents. La Book. Fremont and Columbus bowlers had a match scheduled for the Hagel alleys Monday evening, but the Fremont team failed to show np. and a game between two local teams was put on. There are song hits galore in "Little Johnny Jones." But the ones that are whistled and hummed the most are "Good Bye, Flo;" "Nesting in a New York Tree;" "Give My Regards to Broad way," and "Yankee Doodle Boy." Wm. Terrell, who had the misfortune to break his leg at the Union Pacific freight depot two weeks ago, had the injured member placed in a plaster cast Sunday morning, and is now able to get around the house with the aid of crutches. ' Monday morning Seth Braun closed a deal for the sale of his store on Eleventh street. W. E. Rohrich being the pur chaser, and he took possession the first of the week. Mr. Braun can now devote bis time to railroading, as he is next in line for a regular run as fireman. According to the dispatches in Tues day's dailies, Dr. and Mrs. L. B. Doxey were nrraigned in St. Louis, charged with the murder of William J. Erder, and pleaded not guilty. Their trial has been set for the next term of court, and the proceedings will be closely watched by Columbus people. James Robert Pennington, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Pennington, died Sunday after a two weeks' illness with pneumonia. He was born May 20, 1909, and was seven months and twenty-six days old. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p. in., from the borne, on East Eleventh street and were conducted by Rev. W. L. Dibble of the Congregational church. It is understood that as soon as the weather will permit the working of pav ing around the Union Pacific depot will be commenced. The company had planned to do this last fall, but on ac count of the early winter were unable to do it. There are a number of other im provements contemplated, and when the work is completed Columbus will have a depot and grounds to be proud of. Supervisor of the Census Joe A. Hayes of Central City was in the city Monday looking after details connected with tak ing the enumeration in this county. Mr. Hayes has charge of the census work for the Third congressional district of Ne braska, and be is now making arrange ments for the examination of prospective enumerators. The examination for Platte county will be held in this city on Saturday, February 5, at a place to be designated later. Monday of this week the grand offi cers of the Sons of Herman were in the city checking over the books of Grand Treasurer Fred Volpp of Scribner and Grand Secretary Carl Rhode of this city. But two members of the auditing com mittee were present, William Piepen stock of Wayne and August Boettcher of this city. Grand President John Mattes of Nebraska City was also pres ent at the meeting, as also were the other officers mentioned. Ever since the town of Monroe was started they have at different times considered ways and means for provid ing a bridge over the Loup south of town. At one time they had a tempor ary bridge, but the high water washed it away, and later they put in a ferry. But now they have another idea and that is to put in a pontoon bridge. Those interested in this project have been ascertaining the cost of such a bridge, and they believe it will be possi ble to raise the required amount and put in the bridge Monroe has long felt that the trade from the south side of the river in Loup township and now hope that a pontoon bridge will be the means of securing it for them. FOR Four Room House, located with in 6 blocks of Post Office. Fine shade and a desirrble location, $1450 ELLIOTT, SPEICE . CO. Post Office Block Dr. W. S. Evans, Union Block. Drs. Paul and Matzen, Dentists. Dr. Vallier, Osteopath, Barber block. Dr. G. A. Ireland, State Bank bldg. First-class printing done at the Jour nal office. Dr. Chas. H. Campbell, oculist and aurist, 1215 Olive street. . v Crushed rock salt for hides, and for stock. Columbus Hide Co. Only two dozen coats remain worth up to $25, your choice for $7.50. LaBook. Mrs. Henry Gass, jr., and daughter were guests of Staplehurst relatives the last week. Fritz Jaeggi of Omaha was in the city this week to attend the fnneral of the late Adolph Jaeggi. Miss Mazie Magill was a guest at the A. W. Clark home Tuesday night, re turning to her home at Monroe Wednes day. Mrs. C. H. Dack and little son Bruce returned last week from Clarinda, la,, where they have been visiting relatives for some time. Tuesday George Garns was fined 3 and costs amounting to $6, in Police Judge O'Brien's .oourt for being drunk '5 and disorderly. The party who found the lap robe in the north part of town on January 2, will please leave the same at The Jour nal office and receive-reward. Washington dispatches this week an nounce the reappointment of Henry Geitzen as postmaster at Humphrey. This is his third term for him. Dr. A. E. Vallier left Thursday for LaBelle, Mo., on receipt of a telegram telling of the serious illness of his wife's mother. Mrs. Vallier left for her moth er's home over two weeks ago, and they will remain there for some time. R. S. Dickinson and C. O. Sheldon of Columbus Brick company returned last week from points in the east, including Dayton, O., where they investigated the Young-Green kiln. As yet they have not decided on anything definite in the line of improvements for the brick com pany, bnt will make further investiga tions. President Karr of the Commercial club expects to call a meeting of that body during the coming week for the purpose of considering, in connection with the City Band, a proposition to se cure a director and leader. Other im portan t matters may be considered by the club and may be incorporated in the call for the meeting. Agent Rector of the Burlington is still compelled to transact business in almost the open air, as the carpenter gang rebuilding the depot have gotten far enough along to begin tearing out n portion of the old office. When the building is completed it will be much more convenient, one improvement being the office extending the full length' of the building north and south, and giving them windows facing the track. Last week the Knights of the Macca bees held their annual election of offi cers, which resulted as follows: Fred Schofield, past commander; August Die trich, commander; Harvey Miles, lieu tenant; George Winslow, sergeant; H. W. Heineman, recorder and finance keeper; J. T. Boyd, chaplain; Dr. D. T. Marty n, sr., physician; Lester Jenkin son, master at arms; E. C. Worden, first guard; O. E. Devlin, second guard; Clarence Shaw, sentry; Norman F. Davis, picket Another of the entertainments given under the auspices of the Spanish-Amer-can War veterans, in order to assist in defraying the expenses of their state convention and reunion in this city sometime during the month of April, will be given at the North Theatre Thursday evening of this week. They have secured Laurants, who will enter tain the audience with feats of magic and legerdemain, and is said to be first class in his line. The boys are asking Columbus people to patronize their en tertainments and in that way, while they are getting the worth of their mon ey, materially assist them in raising funds for the state meeting. SALE Columbus, Neb. For a Court House. At their last session, the board of supervisors seriously considered provid ing more room at the present court bouse, and Architect J. F. Guth of Omaha submitted plans for a remodeled building, to cost about 50,000 and utilize the present building. The board discussed the plans and various ways of raising funds, bnt before adjourning the following resolution was presented by Supervisor Goetz and adopted: Whereas, A movement has been start ed by this board to submit to the tax payers of Platte county the question of either building an addition to the old court house or to build a new court house for the county, therefore, be it Resolved, That the question of pro viding for a new court house for the co unty of Platte be made the special order of business for the second day of the next session of the board of supervisors at 2 p. m. of said day. The date of the second day of the meeting is March 16, 1910, and at that time the remodeling of the present building, or the building of an entirely new one will be taken up and discussed. The court house question is one that every taxpayer in the county is interest ed in, and has been before the people on different occasions. Platte county has long needed a new court house and it is hoped that the 'present movement will result in providing more and better ac commodations for the county officers. Columbus Banks Elect Officers. The three national banks of this city held their election of officers during the last week, and there were very few changes. At the First National the list of direc tors is composed of J. H. Galley, Jacob Greisen, Edward Johnson, P. F. Luch singer, P. A. Peterson and Henry Miller, making eight members of the board, with the addition of Messrs. Henry Miller and Franz Lucbsinger. The Commercial roster U as follows: H. P. Oehlrich, Daniel Schram, A. D. Becker, S. C. Gray, Jonas Welch, A. F. H. Oehlrich and John J. Galley, the latter taking the place of Frank Rorer in the directory. At the German National G. W. Phil lips, C. H. Sheldon. Frank Rorer, Theo. Friedhof, August Boettcher, II. S. Elliott and George Willard compose the board, Mr. Boettcher taking Bernard Schroe der's place as a member of the board. Return Engagement of Little Johnny Jones. "Little Johnny" Jones which will be seen in this city in the near future has scored one of the biggest bits of any musical comedy presented in recent years. Fully half a season it was pre sented to crowded bouses in New York City and during one entire summer it played to capacity at the fashionable Illinois theatre in Chicago, where it scored a record of one hundred per formances. The same complete scenic production as presented it in those cities will be seen here. The company num bers fifty people including one of the best drilled and most efficient bhoruses in America. Advertised Letters. Following is a list of unclaimed mail matter remaining in the post office at Columbus, Nebraska, for the period end ing January 19, 1910: Miss Winnie Alonzo care Boston Ideal Opera Co, Henry Considine, Harry Colby. Miss Christina Iverson, A S Keesee, Harry E Nicholson, A Ossowski, Wayt-yl Kodak, Fred Solomon care Chris Weber, M r Snyder, commission business, R M Wallace. Cards Stephen Dailey, James Miller, A Ossowski 3, Miss Lydia Peters. Parties calling for any of the above will please say advertised. Caul Kramer, P. M. Marriage Licenses. William Kerzeder, Lindsay 27 Mary S. Borer, Linflsay 19 Joseph Gains, Tarnov 28 Anna Olsofka, Tarnov 2' John Iwan, Duncan 25 Catherine Czapla, Duncan 19 John Kusek, Columbus 25 Catherine Molczyk, Tarnov 18 William Kringes, Cedar Rapids 25 Anna Stracke, Platte Center 26 H. W. Bergstron, Ft. Pierre, S. D. . . 33 Hannah Wingren, St. Edward 16 Y. M. C. A. Notes. Next Sunday the meeting will be held in the Y. M. C. A. and will be entirely in the hands of the boys. There will be four or five speakers. The boys' Bible classes will meet at 6:30 and all the boys are welcome. Rev. Dibble will give a short address on Bible study before the boys separate to their classes. The Men's meeting will be held at the usual time next Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p. m., in the Y. M. C. A. building. Rev. W. H. Xanders of the Episcopal church will speak, his subject being "The Moral of the Prodigal." Messrs Lamieand Putnam will sing a duet. All men are cordially invited to attend. Through the kindness of Rev. Neu marker the boys Sunday meeting was held in the German Reformed church last Sunday afternoon. The meeting was well attended, a number of fellows who are not members being present. Messers Lamie and Putnam sang a duet. Mr. Jones spoke to the boys from the incident of Joshua's battle with the men of Ai. And he had in evidence an old fashioned spear which he brought from the Philippine Islands, very much like the old weapon Joshua's men used . More than Co different monthly and weakly magazines and daily and weekly papers are on file in the Y. M. C. A. reading for the free use of the members, When these magazines have been read and replaced by later issues they are of no further use to the association. This fact and the fact that it costs the as sociation a largo sum in subscriptions for this matter has caused the education al committees of the association under the approval of the board of directors to offer for sale most of the mugazines. Any one desiring to secure these maga zines can get information how to do so at the office of the association. There will be a championship game of indoor base ball Saturday evening at 8:15 between Hastings and Columbus. Hastings team are the champions of three states, and a rattling good game is assured, for our local team is in good condition to give the comers the best they've got. There will be a preliminary game of kick ball between the Bnsines3 Men and High School team. Admission fee will be 25c. The line-up: Hastings Columbus itohrer catcher Todenhof Alexander pitcher Kienzel Schissler s. stop ItectoH Johnson 1st base . Nelson Webster 2d base Shaw Omeara 3d base Taylor McClean field Colton Route No. 4. Gusta Mekin has been at the home of Will Willis for the last few weeks. Fred Bruggeman shipped a carload of cattle that he had bought, from Oconee. Miss Mary Mitsch has been, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Will Roricb, in Columbus. Miss Anna Lambertus of Monroe is visiting at the home of her grandfather, J. W. Sissle. Mrs. Mary Langan of Bruno, Saskat chewan, Can., is visiting at the home of John Ebner. Will Willis shipped a car of cattle to South Omaha Monday, and from there he went to Peoria III., for a visit. Route No. 5. Harley Olcott brought home a fine new carriage Tuesday. Charley Hughes is recovering from an attack of typhoid fever. Mrs. Jce Hotiser is confined to her bed on account of sickness. Hy Enyeart was brought home from Hot Springs, S. D., Saturday. "The Willing Workers" will meet with Mrs. Frank Olcott next Thursday. The Misses Edith and Florence Hou ser have issued invitations for Friday night. John Ruppert, who was arrested and brought down from St. Bernard on a charge of selling liquor without a license, had his preliminary hearing be fore Police Judge O'Brien Wednesday. He pleaded extenuating circumstances, but County Attorney Hensley reminded Ruppert that this was the third time he had been up on the same charge, and that twice before he had been dealt with leniently, on a promise to not dis obey the law again, and he was bound over to the district court under a $600 bond. As he desired to plead guilty Judge Thomas said he would hold court Wednesday afternoon, and it is quite probable, as Ruppert said, that after he gets through with this trouble, Platte county will not have any more bother with him. Last week the First National bank of this city secured the title to one-half the space of the stairway between their building and that of Sam Gass, sr., ad joining it on the north. This is to pro vide the bank with a full sized lot, and enable them to make extensive improve ments in their building, practically re constructing it. The plans have already been approved and contractors will be asked for bids in a few days. The work of making the changes will be carried on so as to not interfere with the business of the bank, and when completed the building will be modern in every respect. The estimated cost of the change will be in the neighborhood of $10,000. A pretty cold winter, so far. Get a Hot Water Bottle and keep warm. POLLOCK & CO. The Druggist on the Corner Columbus, Nebraska Tuesday of this week Mia. James Naylor received a telegram from her oldest son, James Naylor, telling of the death of bis wife at their home in Brit ish Columbia. Fred Oeltjen of Scribner was in the city this week visiting with relatives. Mr. Oeltjen may conclude to return to Columbus, as he now has a position that makes this town a desirable location for him. George Fairchild of this city, who was employed in the office of State Auditor Barton for some time, now has a posi tion with an expert accountant of Omaha, and at present is at Hartington, where they are doing some expert work for Cedar county. Wednesday afternoon County Judge Ratterman performed the marriage cere mony for Henning W. Bergstron of Ft. Pierre, South Dakota, and Miss Hannah Wingren of St. Edward. As the girl was nnder the legal age, her father accompanied her and gave his consent to the marriage. Duncan is going to have a new gene ral store, and it is understood that Co lumbus parties will be interested an operate it. With the completion ofJLAc Platte bridge at that place mucbJLudi tional business from the souU'side u anticipated-,- -hence- another business house in addition to those already there Herman Weyen of the northwest part of Monroe township, was in the city Tuesday on business. In speaking of his corn crop, Mr. Weyen said he still had about twenty acres in the field, bnt that he did not anticipate it would be damaged by the snow, and rain, and he would be able to get it out as soon as the snow melted. He also believes in feeding his grain to stock, and the other day marketed two loads of hogs at Platte Center that brought him almost 8200. February first is the date that those in charge expect to have the new double track Union Pacific bridge, west of the city, so that it will be out of the way of danger from the ice. All the steel trusses, except the east one, are in posi tion, and all that delays the finishing of this one is the concrete and mason work on the cast pier. The emergency track and false work would very much impede the movement of the ice and throw tho strain on the bridge, but by the first of next month all of this will be removed. I. L. Albert of this city is one of the attorneys in the hank guarantee case, which is attracting considerable atten tion all over the country at present. In a recent interview in Washington, Gov ernor Shallenberger is quoted as saying thatMessrs. Albert and Whedon, who have charge of the case for the state are entirely satisfactory to him and will con tinue if they so desire, but in case they do not, Charles A. Towne would be call ed. Mr. Albert, however, has no inten tion of withd rawing from the cast, and as soon as the Oklahoma bank guarantee case, which is very similar to Nebraska's is decided, they will proceed, if the decision be in favor of Oklahoma. 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 81.50 to $4.50. Prices in boys' from 50c, 75c, $1 and $1.85. 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 32.50 a garment. Bny early while the sizes are complete. GRAY'S
