The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, June 29, 1910, Image 1

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COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1910.
WHOLE NUMBER 2,015.
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A good ninny Nebraskaus have not
yet learned that hogs lire easily lierdf d
on u prairie Keep tliem on n limited
piece, one, two, or three nrreB, and hh soon
us they s-eeni dissatisfied and commen
ce to wuuder. put them up Tor u short
time, then let them out and repent the
dose. our hog. if left to his own de
vises, will eat and rest, alternately, and
this many times repeated during the
day.
Wild oats are just beginning to he
troublesome. Those who have the eare
of sheep bhould see to it that they now
have, for ten day.-, a bit of pasture free
from it If there is no cither way, the
mower ought to he resoi ted to and sever
al acres cleared oil' for them, By all
means keep the sheep (and especially
the lambs, which will 5m- most injured.)
in a pasture free from the penetrating
barbs, until a few days wind shall have
shaken the headB to the ground, where
there is no longer danger.
We learn that one of our oldest and most
respected citiens divines what the wea
ther 6hall be during the year by taking a
good sized onion some night during
Christmas week, taking the succeeding
layers oil' and lying them on u table,
naming them in order. January, Febru
ary, March, etc. lie then sprinkles
them with salt, a thimbleful each, and
leaves them till morning. Where the
salt on the layer of onion has melted
that month, it is supposed, will be wet
and vice versa A dry fall is thus pre
dicted. Advertised Letters.
Following is a list of uuclaimed mail
matter remaining in the post office at
Columbus, Nebraska, for the period Mill
ing J line 21, Win:
Letters--lieorge Brandts 2, F D Cor
uell. IKelayer. Harry M Edwards,
Henry M Kchols. J Kropateh, Philip
Lanve. Tony Neur, Mrs F L Patrick.
Cards --C (' Brickey, 1 M Carrol. K O
Day, C W Howani 2. Hod Moote (cigar
maker). Mies Jobie S Kichardson, Fred
0 Wilcox.
Parlies calling for any of the above
will please say advertised.
Caui. Kkamek, P. M.
GREIT CLEARING SALE.
On account of having my building
moved into the street. I will offer my en
tire stock at cut price. Some goods
are sold at co?t or even below cost.
CAUL FUOKMKL.
Eleventh Street Jeweler.
All the latest shades and
styles in
WALL
PAPER
Paper Hanging
and Decorating
Sign Writing a Specially
D. C. KAVANAUGH
Over three hundred and fifty demo
crats attended the banquet at the Or
pheus hall Monday night, at which time
a state democratic club was organi'ed.
After the banquet, which was BerYed by
St. Anne ladies, the organization of the
club, was effected by selecting Dr. Hall.
Edgar Howard and W. V. Allen as a
committee to select officers of the organi
zation, their choice to he presented at
the next meeting of the club, on the
morning of the democratic state conven
tion, at J rand Island, for ratification.
This completed, the program was next
in order, with Judge I. L. Albert aa
toastmaster. The first toast, "The
Democratic Party and the Trusts," was
responded to by W. B. Price. Congress
man Hitchcock followed with "Prosperi
ty by act of Congress." "Politics" was
the subject assigned to Richard L.
Metcalfe of the Commoner, Willis E.
Heed, candidate for U. S. Senator, re
sponded to the toast, "(Setting Togeth
er," and Mayor J. C. Dahlman of Oma
ha had for his subject, "Self Ueliance."
Senator W. V. Allen spoke next, and
the closing speech was "Nebraska Demo
cracy,'" by Governor Shallenberger.
BesulcB those on the list of speakers,
many of the prominent democrats of the
Btate were present. The hall was taste
fully decorated, but the one thing that
seemed to be lacking was a likeness of
the "Peerless Leader." The banquet
was a success in every way and the local
committee in charge feel very much
gratified over the outcome. In the
meantime tin: club will endeavor to
gather members and coin until the state
convention, to make as good a showing
as possible. State Chairman J. 0.
Ityrnea presided over the meeting to or
ganize the club, as at present the state
chairman and secretary are ex-otticio
otliccrs, to continue aB such until tiie
Orand Island meeting.
William Tell Ernst, one of the well-to-do
farmers of Columbus township, died
Monday morning from a stroke of ap
poplexy, which he suffered during the
night. Mr. Ernst, who has always been
a resident of this locality.wasborn in thin
city May 2(5, 18(51, his father beiug the
late Jacob Ernst, one of the pioneers of
Cblumbiw. At the age of seven he
moved with his parents to the home he
has since occupied, two and one-half
miles north of this city, and here he
grew to manhood. On February 25,
IKSJI. he was manicd to Miss Anna
Heinke, daughter of Mrs. Chns Heinke,
who with live children, Earl, Willie, .
Walter, Anna and CntherihV, survive
him. After his marriage Mr. Ernst con
tinued to reside on the home place, and
at the time of his death his mother made
her home with them Mr. Ernst basal-way.'-
been engaged in farming and at
different times took an active interest in
the affairs of the township. He was a
member in good standing of the follow
ing orders of this city, I. O. O. F., O d.
U. S., A. O. U. W.. M. W A , F. O. E ,
C. U. V , and Kebekahs. Besides his
immediate family. Mr. Emst leaves his
mother, Mrs. Jacob Ernst, ami one broth
er. Jacob Ernst, of this city. Funeral
services were held at 2 p. in. Wednesday,
conducted by Hev. Neiiinarker, and buri
al was in the Columbus cemetery, the
1. O. O F. conducting the burial service
of the order at the grave.
John Klug, one of the early settlers of
Colfax county, twelve and one-half miles
northeast of Columbus, died at his home
Saturday morning, Bged 78 years. Mr.
King was born in Poriunen, Germany,
January 1(5, 1S12. He remained in his
native laud until 18(5S, coming to Ameri
ca and to Colfax county July :i, settling
on the old homestead, one-half mile
south of the Becker mill. Here he re
sided until eighteen years ago, when be
bought the mill site, and hassincc made
that his home. Mr. King was married
to Miss Anna Gisin at Schuyler in 1874.
To this union there were born four
children. Emil, Will and John Klug.
and Mrs. Herman Klug. all of whom are
living and reside in the vicinity of the
old home Funeral services were held
Monday at the home nt 1 p. in., and at
2 p. tu. at the German Lutheran church.
Hev. Muller. conducting the service and
burial was in the cemetery at the church.
The Fourth of July committee have
the program and arrangements for the
celebration practically completed, and
while they did not begin us early as
usual, they have been making up for
lost time. Columbus, as usual will pull
off one of the best celebrations in this
locality, and those who have attended
former occasions of this kind will be sure
to attend this year. During the day the
Columbus City Hand will discourse
music, which will be one of the features
of the day. The Kearney-Columbus
ball game will also be an attraction, as
the visitors have leen strengthening
their team in order to make a better
showing in the league.
C. M. Gruenther, accompanied by.T.G.
Price and Jerry Oarng. who clerked the
big land sale for him at Burlington,
Colo., returned last Saturday. The
land eold averaged about 58 per acre,
which, considering conditions, was a
very good price In speaking of the
country they describe it as quite level
and easy to farm. On account of the
prevailing dry weather that locality was
pretty well dried out, and this condition
prevailed east of Colorado. In spite of
the present apparent drawbacks, they
predict that the country will still con
tinue to come to the front.
Dr. Nauinaun, Dentist 13 St.
Try Leavy'a Laxative Lozenges.
Dr. Morrow, office Lueschen building.
Win. Dietrichs, piinting, Ind. phone
1C94.
Try a refreshing dish of pure ice cream
at Leavy's.
Four room house for rent. Elliott,
Speice fc Co.
Wanted Girl for general housework.
Mrs. F. Strother.
Dr. 0. A. Allenburger, offioe in new
State Bank building.
Miss Lizzie Green of Genoa is visiting
with relatives and friends.
Fourth of July fireworks of all kinds
at ttoh rich's, Eleventh street-
Dr. L. P. Carstenson, Veterinarian, In
firmary, I lth and KummerSts.
Miss Uiihla Plath. accompanied by
Mrs. A. i'hillipps, were over Sunday
guests at the home of Julius Phillipps
near Belgrade.
Miss Hazel Olark left Sunday evening
for Baker City, Oregon, at which place
she will make a visit with her sister,
Mrs. (. A. Bernhardt.
Fred Roberts, who has been employed
as clerk atGreisen Brnn. for a number of
years, goes to Blair, this state, where he
has a similar position.
Ten per cent red lift ion on
garden hose, if bought before
we move. Expect to move July
5th. A. lliiKsell & Sou.
Taken Up At my place, in northwest
ColiimbiiB, a stray shoat. Owner can
have same by proving property and pay
ing all charges. John Randall.
Editor John Foley of Schuyler was
among those who were in attendance at
the democratic county convention and
also at the banquet of Monday evening.
The new hose recently purchased by
the city arrived last week and Monday
evening the lire department, under the
supervison of Chief Galley, were testing
it.
Beginning with July I the Columbus
post office is granted an additional clerk.
Miss May Heed, who had been u substi
tute clerk, has been appointed to that
position.
Mrs. Wm. Temple of Genoa, who was
operated on for appendicitis at St.
Mary's hospital, is retting along nicely
and -will hn able to return home in about
two weeks.
Fred llanlon. the Union Pacific watch
man who was so severely burned by the
explosion of a gasoline stove somo time
ago, is able to be around and will soon
be discharged from the hospital.
John Stovicelc of this city has received
notice that he passed a splendid exami
nation at the Nebraska Undertakers'
association at Grand Island last week,
anil in due time will receive bin sheep
skin as u licensed embalmer.
The base ball "fans" aud "fannies" of
our town who attend the Slate Fair,
Sept. 5th to Hth, will have an opportuni
ty to satisfy their desire to see how
Western League Base Ball is played and
to draw comparisons between profession
al anil amateur base ball.
Mrs. Uoscoe Pound of Chicago arrived
last Friday for an extended viit with
her parents, Mr. ami Mrs. L Garrard.
After her return to Chicago they will
move to Camtiriuge, Mass, wiiere Air.
Pounu has an appointment as professor
of law at Harvard university.
On July 4 the Y. M. 0. A. building
will be one of the rest rooms for women
and children. Those in charge arrang
ing to make this an ideal rest room for
that day and invite the public to make
use of it. The building is modern and
all conveniences are available.
While working with a circular saw
Tuesday evening, A. D. Dineen, the
Eleventh street blacksmith, had one of
the fingers of his left hand amputated
and two others badly injured. The one
member was completely severed, but the
surgeons hope to save the others.
Mrs. Gustu Tucker left Sunday even
ing for her home at Baker City, Oregon.
Her mother, Mrs. Carl Schubert and little
daughter Marguerite accompanied her.
Mrs. Schubert goes for the benefit of
her health, and her many friends in this
city will be pleased to see her return
home restored to perfect health.
Joseph H. Morgan, a gradnatc of the
law department of the University of
Nebraska, has decided to locate in Col
umbus for the practice of law. Mr.
Morgan had several points in view hut
decided that there was a good tield in
this county, and located here, where he
has offices in the Stirc-s building.
Friday night the western and north
ern part of the county was visited by a
heavy rain, measuring 1.50 inches in
some localities. At Oconee the cloud
seemed to "rain out," as east of there
not enough moisture fell to lay the duet.
Between Monroe and Genoa, and still
farther west the rainfall was heavy, and
enough fell in the northwestern part of
the county to raise the Looking Glass
creek so that it overllowed the railroad
east of Genoa.
Ten per cent reduction on
garden hose, if bought before
we move. Expect to move July
5th. A. Dussdl A; Sob.
8 ROOM HOUSE
Good barn and five acres of
lnad, 12 blocks from Post
office.
PRICE $3,500
Elliott - Speice
Post Office Block
Dr. W. S. Evaus, Union Block.
Drs. Paul and Matzen, Dentists.
Dr. Vallier, Osteopath. Barber block.
Dr. Chas. II. Campliell, oculist and
nurist, 1215 Olive street.
We will close all day July 4.
Kray Mercantile Co.
Dr. W. R. Neiiinarker, office with Dr
C. D. Evans, west side of Park.
Will Browner, who has been at St.
Marv's hospital for some time with a
case of blood poisoning.
lie on the streets and. is
is again able to
on the road to
recovery.
E. . Hector leftjast Thursday for a
visit to tho .scenes of his boyhood in
Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. It
hns lieen twenty years since his last visit
to that locality.
Mrs. Vallier anil two children, who
have been guests of Dr. and Mrs. A. E.
Vallier. left last week for a sojourn at
St. Louifl before returning to their home
at Dead wood, S. D.. where the doctor
is now located.
K. E. Wiley or Los Angeles, Cal., but
formerly a resident of western Platte
county, was in the city Wednesday en
route to Monroe to look after bis real
estato interests. Mr. Wiley has been in
Omaha for about two months and has
been investing in city property there.
John Prince, who went to Los Ange
les, California, some time ago to locate,
arrived in the city last week to look
after some business matters. Mr. Prince
is pleased with his new location, although
he says there lire a few drawbacks, and
intimates that he may conclude to re
turn to Columbus.
During the rnces last week four of the
visitors imbibed to freely, resulting in a
visit to the police court John Brown
was up Wednesday nnd he was assessed
T 1 anil cots. On Thursday there were
three Al Saven and Tom McDonald each
drawing $1 and cost, and Joe Doe com
ing in for 31 nnd costs.
Wednesday evening of this week the
following otlicers of Lebanon Lodge, A.
F. .v A. M. were installed, J. E. North
acting us master of ceremonies: C. A.
Linstruui, W. M.: P. B. Derrington, S.
W.; D. J. Echols. .1. W ; J. R. Meagher,
secretary; A. W. Clarke, treasurer; L. Q.
Zinnecker, S. D.; II. L. Johnson, J. D.;
L. W. Snow, tyler.
It was with much surprise that the
many friends of Charles M.Taylor of
this city learned of his marriage at
Excelsior Springs, Mo., last week. The
bride is Miss Ida Ileesler, of Kansas
City, Mo., and the ceremony was per
formed last Wednesday evening at 8210
by Hev. Kennedy of the Baptist church
of Excelsior Springs. Mr. and Mrs.
Taylor arrived in Columbus last Friday
evening, and nre nt present living at the
Clother hotel.
Ten per cent reduction on
garden hose, if bought before
we move. Expect to move J uly
oth. A. Dtisscll V Son.
THE BEST
is alone good enough for our custo
mers. We have been in this business
in Columbus for many years and have
learned by experience many points in
the coal trade which makes it possible
for us to serve you better cheaper and
more satisfactory than anybody else.
SPECIAL PRICES NOW
L. W. WEAVER t SON
HARNESS AND COAL
- Echols Co.
Columbus, Neb.
City Band Concert.
Following is the program of the City
Band conoert to be given at the park
Friday evening, July 1. 1910:
1. .March-Old Faithful Abe Holznian
2. Ovfrture Sincerity Ceo. 1. llarnnnl
3. Cornet eolii (electel) Dr. A, I. Ijiini
a Dance of the ISrownit
Frrtl '. iturntt
b Africnna Ka
A Hunch of Violet" (', W. Hcnnet
Selection The Merry Widow.. ..Kninz lhnr
Waltz-Daughter of Live ....('. W, henuet
March Hail to the Sirit of Liberty Hout-a
America.
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8.
On The Diamond.
Sinoe leaving Columbus our team was
on the toboggan until the last two days.
At Bed Cloud they lost both games to
that team, and at Superior they lost two
out of three, breaking even on the double
header last Saturday. Monday they
took the first game from Hastings, al
though the new pitcher. Turner, did not
show up as well as expected and Bovee
was put in to relieve him. One of the
Bed Cloud games was a shut out and at
Superior Columbus was again shut out,
but they returned the compliment in the
second game of the double header,
Columbus continued their winning
streak Tuesday by defeating Hastings,
Columbus, led by Dolan, doing some
heavy stick work. Jarrot was in the
box for Hastings Wednesday, today,
they open at Kearney.
A meeting of the directors was held
Monday evening, and the resignation of
Ed Fitz patrick, us treasurer, was accept
ed and Waiter Luers selected in bis plnce.
Mr. Fitzpatrick expects to leave the city,
hence his resignation.
Columbus will continno about the cir
cuit until the afternoon of Jnly 4, when
they return to this city for nn afternoon
game with Kearney, after playing the
morning game in that city.
State League Standing.
Won. jit. IVt.
draml Maud 21 II .'UC
Fremont -I in JAi
HnwanI 31 17 .rill
Huiwrior '-"" 13 -VJI
ColuuiKurt H -I .Vil
ItedCloutl 1.1 IS .111
iluntintra ! 21 .13-
Kearney. 1.1 'JJ .Stl
It is reported that several Polk county
men, who attended the banquet Mon
day evening, were compelled to finish
their journey to this city on foot, their
automobile catching Ore and burning up
when they were one half mile north of
the Bean school house. It seems that
something went wrong with the machine
and one of the occupants, in trying to
discover what the trouble was, crawled
nnder it and struck a match. The result
was an explosion, which blew him from
beneath the machine, and also threw his
companions away from it. A second
explosion followed, and then the tire
which burned all the wood and intlama
ble portions of the auto started. One
who saw the wreck said that the numlier
was 4177 and that all but a .small por
tion of the stubs of the spokes remained
in the hubs.
Route No. 3.
Miss Sena Bebrens is at the home of
Adolph Kruudand.
Miss Ma Lutjens, who has been in
Columbus, returued home to remain.
Miss Emma Messmerof Hallam, Neb.,
is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Wui. Neemeyer.
Wm. Lange.jr.. is reported n very sick
man, the disease being lung fever. A
trained nurse is csnstantly in attendance.
Annual school meetings were held
Monday iu the various districts on the
route. In district No. 77, besides the
routine business J. W. Jansenwas re
elected treasurer. In district No. ,
Henry Bakenhus, jr , was elected treas
urer, and eight months school voted. In
district No 12, Myron Bice was elected
director and in district No. 71 W. F.
Bhodeborst was elected director.
Marriage Licenses.
Henry F. Bambeler, Leigh 1'2
Eunice A. Holm, Platte Center 20
BertB.Swctt, Ericson 31
EllaM. Bodgers.Ericson 24
Wade A. Pruitt, Primrose .12
Lizzie M . Knight, Crest on LM!
Route No. 4.
Mis. Mayberger and Mrs. Norder were
guestB of Humphrey relatives Sunday.
Misa May Donogbue went to Wayne
Monday ( where she will attend the normal.
A Democratic Love Feast.
With a neatly prearranged program,
carried out without a hiteh, tho demo
cratic county convention Monday was a
veritable love feast.
Chairman Byrnes called the conven
tion to order, and without any prelimi
nary it proceeded to get down to busi
ness by electing C. M. Oruenther, chair
man. Mr. Gruenther thanked the con
vention for the honor, saying that it was
the first time he had ever had the pleas
ure of presiding over a public gathering
and appreciated the honor. W. E. Stern
berg of Humphrey was then selected
secretary, and on motion a credential
committee, consisting of Frank Kiernan,
E. A. Harms. II . Schacher, Fred Pratt
and Herman Luedtke were appointed.
During the time the credentials com
mittee was busy with their deliberations,
Senator W. V. Allen of Madison was
called on for a Bhort talk. His talk was
along the line of harmony, and he said
that the democrats of Nebraska should
not be divided by local issue iu the fall
campaign. At tuc close or ma talk the
credentials committee reported, and the
chairman started to read the list, when
a motion was made to dispense with this
provided there were no con tests. Chair
man Kiernan of the committee assured
the convention that there were no con
tests and the action prevailed. At this
juncture Edgar Howard made and put
the motion that tho temporary organiza
tion be made pennancnt.whioh prevailed.
But the next order of business result
ed in the smashing of a precedent, when
chairmnn Oruenther stated that the
appointment of a resolution committee
was next in order. After this announce
ment there was an ominous qniet, but
none of the unterritied responded, and
the convention of 11)10 goes down in his
tory as the only democratic convention
held without adopting a string of resolu
tions. It was a neat piece of side step
ping, which the occasion required.
Tho order of business was then chan
ged and a central committee selected, as
follows; Columbus. First ward, Fred
Plath, Second ward. Mark Burke,
Third ward. G. B. Speice, Fourth ward.
C W. Phillips. Columbus township, J.
F. Belford. Hismark, Otto Heiden,
Sherman, Carl Luedtke, Creston, Her
man Luedtke, Shell Greek, H. D. Glaus-
sen, Grand Prairie, D. L. Bruen, Hum
phrey, Ferdinand Fuchs, Butler, E. J.
Ernst, Loup. Sam Imhoff, Lost Creek, E.
P. Clother. Burrows, Barney Sliva,
Granville, Fred Pratt, Monroe, O. L.
Crawford, Joiiet. Edmund Miles, St.
Bernard, H. Schacher, Woodville, Fran k
Kiernan, Walker, Ed Peterson, Oconee,
Frank Heck with, Oconee-Monroe, Chas
Kelky.
After central committee was selected
a motion was made to select the chair
man and secretary of the committee.
Frank Kiernan of Woodville, in order to
expedite matters, nominated John Bat
term tin for chairman and Jerry Carrig
for secretary. It was his intention to
have both men voted for at the same
time, but the convention concluded they
had plenty of time, each office was taken
up separately. A committeeof one from
each township was selected to name the
state delegation, nnd while they were do
ing this Governor Shallenberger, Mayor
Dahlman, Congressman Hitchcock and
Willis Heed addressed the convention.
Before adjournment the committee
presented the following list of delegates
for the state convention at Grand Is
land: G. A. Schroeder, August Itoettch
cr, J. C. Byrnes, S. J. Bynn, I. L. Al
bert, Edgar Howard, E. J. Ernst, G. W.
Phillips. Henry Soliacher.CliasSchueth,
Jerry Carrig, C. J. Carrig, F. J . Pratt,
O. M. Gruenther, Frank Kiernan, D. A.
Becher, Otto Heiden.
The Races.
Wednesday und Thursday of last week
completed the race meet in this city, and
these two days the going was the best.
Wednesday the 2:14 trot was one of the
most exciting harness races ever witnes
sed on this track, no horse winning more
than one heat, the race finally being
awarded to Check Hook.
On Thursday, the 2.01) pace, was the
feature of the day, the horses finishing
in a bunch, so that it was difficult for
the judges to decide which was the win
ner. This race was won by Major Ganz.
Another feature of the closing day was
the gnideleea race between Denver Dick
and Harry Johnson, which was won by
Harry Johnson.
Owing to t he early date the attendance
at the meet was not us large as it would
have been otherwise, but those who at
tended were fortunate in witnessing
some of the best racing ever pulled off
on the Colnmbus track. The string of
horses here this year was the best ever
gotten together in the middle west, com
ing from as far west as Ls Angeles
Oal. Many of the?e, including Pensia
Maid, were on their way to the grand
circuit. On Thursday Pensia Maid,
the largest winner in the Grand Circuit
last year, was exhibited before the graud
stand, but was not entered in any of ihe
races
This year, as usual, special trains were
run on the branches nut of this city, but
owing to the busy timeof the year, were
not as well patronized as formerl) . But
for the persistent boosting of the man
agement, the races would not have met
with the success they did, and those in
charge can feel gratified over the result .
Red Oxide
Leavy'a
barn and roof paint at
FARMERS
The best poison in the
world for
GOPHERS,
FIELD MICE
and other pests
is
Starr's Poison
Sold under a positive
guarantee
PRICE, 75c
POLLOCK & CO.
The Druggist on the Corner
Columbus, Nebraska
On Jnly 10 there will lie a civil ser
vice examination in this city for the
position of clerk in the post office.
Ladies and gentlemen are both eligible
to the position, which for the present
will be substitute clerk. Miss May
lieed. who in appointed to a regular
position, taking effect July 1, was the
former substitute clerk
Paul Gertsch of west of Platte Center
was in the city this week, and in speak
ing of the weather conditions he said
that his neighborhood enjoyed a good
rain last Sunday morning. He said the
shower was less than three miles in
width, but that territory was well soaked
and the effect on the growing crops was
to materially improve them.
Wednesday morning the sixteen year
old son of Herman Johannes of Grand
Prairie township met with an accident
that may prove fatal. He was work
ing for Allien TeBseudorf. west of Platte
(-'enter, and was on a hay rack. In get
ting down from the rack he threw the
fork off before he started, and when he
went to slide off the rack it tipped,
throwing him off aud on to the fork
handle, which entered his body several
inches. He was rushed to Platte Cen
ter und brought to this city on the noon
truin. and taken to the hospital for
medical attention.
Some time ago chief of police Scback
issued a warning to auto speeders, and
during the races, when there was more
danger on account of the crowds, men
were stationed to take the number of the
cars or the oiieuuers. Local auloists
reduced their speed to comply with the
law, but some of the visitors did not
deem this necessary. One machine from
Belgrade was apprehended, and he was
not taken at the time, on a promise to
call in poliee court and liquidate being
made. This, however, he failed to do
and returned home without squaring
himself. But the authorities have the
number of his machine, and soon a war
rant will be iaued and he will be brought
to this city for trial. The maximum
penalty for the first offense is 325. but
this has not been the rule when the
offenders appeared promptly, but in this
case the Nance county man may not get
off as easy as if the promise bad been
kept. Two other numbers were also
taken and the owners have been identi
fied through the assistance of the secre
tary of state, nml they will also be sum
moned to appear. The two latter are
said to lie nsidents of Boone county.
Kunning nt a high rate of speed on such
occasions us the rnces is dangerous, and
these few examples will no doubt have a
tendency to discourage it.
Methodist Episcopal Church.
The service Sunday morning will be
on "The Salt of the Earth." Special
music by the choir. Sunday school at
12 iu. In the evening at K at the tent
there will be a big patriotio evangelistic
service. Special music for the occasion.
All come. D. I. Bouhh, Pastor.
Underwear
UNION SUITS
We have the agency for the
famous Munsing Underwear, the
best popular priced Union Suits
ou the market. Prices in men's
from 91.50 to $4.50. Prices in
boys from fiOc, 75c, 81 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