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13s i T I Cokmte Imtriral. " SIM IStSllSSl tSSBSfty 4 y I! r FORTY-FIRST YEAR. NUMBER 34. COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1910. WHOLE NUMBER 2,036. y t u A Seven Room Dwelling Barn, 66 foot lot, with good shade on all sides, for $2,600 ASK BECHER, HOCKENBERGER & CHAMBERS COLUMBUS MARKET8. Rye CO Wheat HI Hogs, top $G.20to 0.50 MANY YEARS AGO Files of the Journal, Nov. 28, 1877. When cold weather settles down upon us the pork market may be expected to assume a more pleasing phase. Winter packing does not require ice. The prolonged beautiful weather has enabled many of our mechanics to keep busy building and plastering, the mortar beds on so many of our streets, are con clusive evidence of our thrift and growth this season. The continued depression of business in the eastern states is forcing both arti san and agriculturalist to seek the broad acres of Nebraska's fertile sod and grow ing towns as the only avenues of escape from pauperism. Boone and Merrick counties, we learn, are contemplating a vote of aid to con struct 6 wagon bridge across the Loup on the Pawnee reservation, the bridge to be built strong enough to be used as a railroad bridge. To us it is very ques tionable whether aid voted for "inter nal improvements" of this character, be yond the limits of the county or precinct voting the aid would be legal, under the provision of our constitution regulating the action of counties and precincts. It is a question which concerns us only remotely in this case, but it is well for our readers in those counties to thor oughly consider the subject before act ing upon it. It seems evident that the 11. & M. It. R. Co., want to make their heavily taxed lands in Boone county valuable and saleable, and they arc justi fied in using all honorable means to ac complish that laudable object. It is likewise to the interest of the citizens of those counties to have their vacant lands settled as well and as rapidly as possible, but it is always advisable to look well to the bearing of Buch projects in order to avoid serious trouble and use less expenditures. Advertised Letters. Following is a list of unclaimed mail matter remaining in the post office at ColumbuB, Nebraska, for the period end ing November 2tf, 1910: Letters Pete Abots, Miss Anna Grif fin, E. J. Hanson 2, George W. Jones, A. H. Klark, Om Paul, C. L. VanDorn, Otto Wagner. Cards Miss Anna Anderson. Miss Helen Brown, L. W. Collins, Miss Anna GntliD, Miss Gladys Ilolcomb, Earl Holcomb, George Kendall, Mis. Ed. Mulligan, Mrs. Arta Nelson, Ralph Nissly, Mrs. Chas. Rogers, Miss Edith Walter. Parties calling for any of the above, will please say, "advertised." Caul. Kkamek, P. M. All the latest shades and styles in WALL PAPER Paper Hanging and Decorating Sign Writing a Specially D. G. KAVANAUGH Friday evening of last week was the time fixed by the city council for the hearing of the controversy between the citizens and the Columbus Light, Ileat and Power company, but a letter from the president of the company, W. C. Ross, was read at the meeting, and after some discussion Tuesday evening, Nov ember 29, at 8 p.m., was selected and the clerk instructed to notify the local officials of the company of the change. As that will be the only business of the evening, it is anticipated that the matter will be gone over thoroughly and the council expect a good delegation of citizens to be present at the meeting. C. Jaeggi and Paul Hagel filed com plaints with council, saying that their charges for water rent were excessive. and they were referred to the proper committee. An electric light at the cor ner of Twelfth and Jackson streets is asked for by P. F. Miller and twelve others, and the request was referred to the light committee for proper considera tion. Fred Baker makes complaint that the telephone companies are destroying the trees in front of the Baker residence with their wires and asks that the coun cil takes steps to stop thiB. F. F. Wil Bon was refused permission to erect a storm shed at the entrance of the North theatre, but the council suggested as a substitute that there would be no objec tion to a storm door. The committees, to whom the various monthly reports before the council November 4, had been referred, made their reports at this meet ing and they were adopted. The com mittee appointed to investigate the com plaint against Albert Giger for obstruct ing the alley, reported that there was no cause for action and the matter was dropped. Is your boy one of the twelve Colum bus boys who are going to the Boys State Convention this week at Fremont? Have you inquired as to how and why they are going? Let us tell yon. Last year when the Boys Bible classes were started Mr. O. C. Sheldon thought to offer as a reward for real Bible study, the ptivilege of attending the Boys con vention. He agreed to pay all the ex penses to the convention this year of all the boys that would complete the course of study preset ibed and satisfactorily pass the examination provided for by the international committee of Young Men's Christian Associations. Twelve boys passed the test and now have the honor of representing Columbus at a state wide gathering where "hoys and their leaders from every association in Nebraska will consider for three days, plans for better work, the interesting of larger numbers and anything that will lead boys to a better moral and spiritual life. Would you not think it an honor to have your boys name appear among those twelve names printed elsewhere in this paper? The boys gather at the Y. M. C. A. every Friday evening at six o'clock for a 10 cent lunch which is fol lowed by the Bible study and getting the boys away from the building by 7:15. These classes are not limited to members and the management would be glad to talk with you about them or to welcome your boy any Friday evening. A little interest on your part will go a long way toward creating the necessary interest in the boy. Monday of next week the first chapter in the litigation over the new Platte river bridge will be commenced at David City, in the district court Judge Corcoran of York is the presiding judge and Platte county will be represented by Attorneys Bensley and Lightner of this city. The action brought by Platte co unty is against both Polk and Butler counties. Polk county seems inclined to pay their share of the cost of the bridge, but Butler county has resisted this from the start. It is doubtful whether the case will be settled by the decision of the district court, as this will establish a precedent for all counties in the state similarity situated, and no doubt the case will go to the highest court before it is settled. Members of the Platte county board of supervisors will be in attendance at the time of the trial. Whatever the decision may be, it will only make it more evident than ever that legislation along this line is badly needed, and the members of the coming legislature, not only from Platte, but from all counties situated along the Platte and Loup rivers should be in terested in getting the needed relief. Furniture for the new home of the Elks, in the Rickert building, arrived this week, and is being put in by Henry Gass. who bought it for the order. The billiard and pool tables are also being placed, and these complete the furnish ing of the rooms. In the lodge room the furnishings are fumed oak, while the card and billiard rooms arc of the mis sion finish. The ladies parlor, in the southwest corner of the building, is furnished in mahogany, while the par lor and reading room has a combination of waxed golden oak and early English. Arrangements are being made for the formal opening of the new home, and a reception and ball will be given some time in the early part of December. Members and their friends and families will be the guests of the evening. Opening of Fontein Bros, new Piano store, Saturday, Nor. 26, 1910, afternoon and evening. Located next to Dr.' Toss's .office. A souvenier for the I ladies. Dr. Naumann, Dentist 13th 8c Dr, Morrow, office Lueechen building. Baled hay for sale Ernst & Brock. Dr. C. A. Allenburger, office in new State Bank building. Dr. L P. Carstenson, Veterinarian, In firmary, 11th and KummerSts. "Ye Olde Towne Quartette," Wednes day evening, Nov. :50th, at Y. M. O. A. T. F. Askew of Council Bluffs was 8 Oolumbns visitor Saturday and Sunday. Mies Bessie Anson of Creston was the guest of Miss Mazie Magill last Wednesday. Misses Mathilda Schneider and Rosa Gass were Duncan visitors Saturday and Sunday. 10c will buy lace curtains Saturday afternoon at the 5c and 10c store. Don't forget the dance on Friday eve ning December 2, 1010, given by the Columbus City Band. Miss Mathilda Lutz who is teaching school north of Columbus, spent Satur day and Sunday with her parents. FURS. Special sample line on sale for a few days at manu facturers prices. H. H. Stires. A dime will buy a reversible silk four-in-hand neck tie at tlte 5c and 10c store Saturday. The Columbus City band will give a public dance at the Orpheus hall on Fri day evening December 2, 1910. Music furnished by the band. Miss Anna Glur will leave Thursday for Lincoln, where she will attend the State Teacher's association, which will be held at that place this week. Mr. and Mrs. George Scheidel, sr., ac companied by their daughter. Mis. Geo. Burrows, were Columbus visitors last Thursday, returning to their home at PJatte Center, Friday morning. A new directory is being gotten oat for Columbus by the same people who issued the last one in 1908. This one will be much larger than the old one, as it will include the country and other towns in the county. Do not miss it. The second number of the Y. M.C. A. entertainment course, Wednesday, Nov. 30. The "Ye Olde Towne Quartette" is a first-class com pany having ISO stands this season. Course tickets $1.00; single admission IJ5 cents. Miss Anna Garry of Spalding died at the hospital last Friday, aged 75 years, death being due to old age. She was taken to Spalding Saturday afternoon, where the funeral was held Sunday. Miss G firry had been at the hospital for about six weeks. Last Saturday Carl Schubert closed a deal with W. E. Rohricb, whereby Bo hrich becomes the owner of the second hand store on Olive street, owned by Mr. Schubert, and in exchange for this Mr. Schubert gets the 6tore building in Monroe occupied by J. . Erskine's gen eral store. Besides the stock of goods there was a cash consideration. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Lundy left last Friday to spend the winter in Columbus with their daughter, Mrs. L. A. Gates. Mr. Lundy is where he can have better care for his injuries. They will proba bly return in the spring as they have not sold their home nor removed their household goods. Silver Creek would look lonely without Henry Lundy knocking around. Silver Creek Sand. Wm. Englebart of Creston was the complainant in a case in police court last week, and Robert Austin and wife of Creston were the defendants. Austin is a barber in that town and Englebart wanted him bound over to keep the peace. After listening to the evidence the better part of one afternoon, Judge O'Brien dismissed the case. Mr. Aus tin appeared on his own behalf for the defense. i Last Friday as Fireman Obliuger was oiling the bell on his engine, one of the 1G00 class, he lost his footing and fell to the ground. His train was going east and when he fell he rolled away from the engine and almost to the west bound track. The engine was going about four miles an hour, and this no doubt accounts for the fact that he escaped with some bad bruises and being unconscious for quite awhile. Saturday of last week Peter Scbmitt filed a complaint in Police Judge O'Brien's court, charging Judge L L. Albert with assault and battery. This was the outcome of the attack made up on Mr. Schmitt by Judge Albert after election, on account of the former's act ivity for the republican candidates. The hearing was set for Monday of this week, but a continuance was granted until Monday,.November 28. Thanksgiving day the Columbus High school foot ball team will play the David City High school team, at that place. The boys have succeeded in se curing a special train for the occassion which wilt leave Columbus at 1:45, and return the same afternoon, leaving David City at 5 p. m. This will enable the Columbus boys and their friends to partake of Thanksgiving dinner at home before making the trip. THE EQUITABLE Building, Loan and Savings Association Assets, $265,000.00 Pays 6 per cent interest on full paid stock OFFICE WITH Elliott-Speice-EcHols Co. Post Office Block Dr. W. S. Evans, Union Block. Drs. Paul and Matzen, Dentists. Dr. ValUer, Osteopath. Barber block. Wanted Boy to learn candy making trade. Wm. Poescb. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Drake were Lin coln visitors Saturday. Dr. Chas. H. Campbell, oculist and aurist, 1215 Olive street. Ned Janes spent Sunday and Monday with friends at Lincoln. Dr. W. R. Neumarker, office with Dr O. D. Evans, west side of Park. Mrs. Leopold Jaeggi was visiting with her daughters in Lincoln last week, who are attending school there. 10c will buy a 16 qt. blue mot tled enamel dish pan at tbe 5c aud 10c store Saturday. Miss Anf8 Rohde who underwent an operation for appendicitis Tuesday of last week, at St. Mary's hospital is slowly recovering. Are ycu going to attend the dance at the Orpheus hall on December 2. 1910, given by the Columbus City Band. Music by tbe band Mrs. W. N. iiensley left last Thursday for Los Angeles, California, where she will spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Ruby Browne. Editor E. A. Harms and wife returned Monday evening from Barnes, Kansas, where they were called to attend the funeral of Mr. HarmB' cousin. FURS. If you want to buy a set of furs wc can offer you special bargains for a few days. H. H. Stires. While helping at the Abts fire Sunday morning Arthur Schack had his ankle badly sprained, caused by slipping, and he will be compelled to use crutches for several days. Miss Sadie Foucb, who is clerking in the Gray Mercantile store, will leave to night for her home in Fremont, were she will spend Thanksgiving at the home of her parents. Manager Jack Corbett of tbe Colum bus base ball team, returned last Satur day evening from Olivia, Minnesota, where he has been visiting relatives and also enjoying a hunting trip. Union Thanksgiving services will be held at 7:30 p. m., Thursday of this week, in the Congregational church, and Rev. C. W. Ray, pastor of the Methodist church, will preach the sermon. Guy Foster was before Police Judge O'Brien Tuesday for being drunk and fighting Monday afternoon. He had been employed by Fred Hempleman to do some work at his home, and during the afternoon became intoxicated and was' found on Olive street by Sam McFarland, who proceeded to take tbe horse be was driving to the bakery. Foster objected to this and trouble ensued, and the outcome was a fine and costs amounting to $S, which was paid. 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 & SON HARNESS AND COAL I U ' -f : b I .giflmsaBfluml BBSS BBBBU as aBs&YBj Columbus, Neb. 10c will buy an 8 qt. enam eled preserving kettle at the 5c and 10c store, Sat., Nor. 26. Sometime during tbe coming week there will be a stockholders' meeting of the Columbus bass ball club to hear the reports of the officers for last year. And at this time it is probable that some ac tion will be taken toward preparing for the season of 1911. Ed Williams, who was formerly in tbe Union Pacific baggage department at Columbus, but is now employed in a similar capacity at Cheyenne, was in the city this week renewing acquaintances. Besides being in tbe baggnge depart ment at Cheyenne he has been doing considerable running on tbe road. Tbe Ladenberger will case, which in volved the estate of Morris Ladenberger, estimated at 150,000, was settled ont of court last week. The case waBtocome up at this term of court, and as there were two sets of children, there promised to be much litigation. Un der the settle ment agreed to each of the seven con testing heirs received 31,800 each as their portion of the estate. Tbe following press dispatch under a St. Louis date of November 21, tells of the further post ponement of Mrs. Doxey 's trial: The trial of Mrs. Dora Doxey on the charge of bigamy, based on her al leged marriage to William Erder, for whose death she was tried and acquitted was continued until December 19 in the St. Louis county court. Mrs Doxey ac cording to her attorney, is in Alabama. She is under bond. Martin Comer, the Union Pacific en gineer who Is suffering from tuberculo sis, left last Thursday for EI Paso, Texas, with the hope that the change may check t be disease. He was accompanied by Barclay Jones of this city. When they reached Galveston Mr. Comer's condition became much worse and Wed nesday morning a message from Mr. Jones to tbe local railroad men stated that he had died in that city Tuesday. Arrangements have been made to bring him to this city for burial. Sheriff Lacbnit and Deputy Sheriff Burke, accompanied by a number of deputies, were in tbe southwestern part of the county last Thursday, looking for tbe Cushingbank robbers, who were re ported in that locality. The party were making tbe trip in automobiles and at one time they thought they were close on to the robbers, as they had crossed to the south side of tbe Loup near Fullerton. Tbe sheriff of Merrick and Hall counties were also looking for them, and in this city Policemen Schack, Hagel and Nelson were keeping a close watch. However, the robbers managed to escape, and so far the officers have been unable to get any trace of them. Route No. 4. Cyrus Bray of New York, an Uncle of Chas. and Dan Bray, and their brother Charles Brsy of Syracuse, Neb., are vis iting them. Route No. 5. The Independent Telephone company are replacing poles and rebuilding their lines on this route. Farmers are generally through busk ing. Cribs are all filled and some are' piling the corn on the ground. Route No. 1. Peter Weber is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Ed Webb, at the county poor farm. Nearly all of the farmers on the route have finished husking and are now sit ting in the easy chair. Monday morning Geo. Ilenggler. sr., put on bis basking peg and went to Lind say to show the boys on his if arm how to nusk corn. Route No. 3. Thursday, besides being Thanksgiving is also a holiday for tbe rural carriers, this being one of tbe six holidays they are given by Uncle Sam. Substitute Carrier Patterson has been carrying mail on this route while Carrier Reed has been taking his annual vaca tion. But in order that the substitute's team could get a short rest, tbe regular carrier made the route in his auto Tues day and Wednesday. A $25,000 FIRE. The Wholesale Grocery House of H. W. Abts Co. Burned Out Early Sunday Morning. AsH.W. Abts, tbe senior member of the wholesale grocery firm of H. W. Abts Co. of this city, was coming down to their building, early Sunday morning be discovered that the store was on fire and immediately turned in an alarm. The first alarm was given from the third district, but this was corrected at once and the proper district given. .Evidently the fire, which was unknown origin, bad been burning several hours before being discovered, as when the department arrived tbe interior of east side of the double building was a mass of smoke and flames. Evidently the fir originated in the center of that portion of the building and worked its way to the elevator shaft, and from there to the second floor and the roof. The coa- tentsof this portion of the building were practically destroyed, and also con siderable damsge done to the walla. The office of the firm was located in the front of the burned portion of the building, and as soon as the doors were broken open the records and desks were carried to a place of safety. The department succeeded in getting the fire under control by eight o'clock, and during the day a line of hose was kept playing on tbe burning Btock. The west part of the building, which is the same size as tbe part burned, was not damaged by the flames, but smoke and water ruined much of the stock, except tbe canned goods. The basement, which was also well filled, was damaged by water, which was about two feet deep in it As soon as the department had the fire practically out, the water was pumped from the basement. During the afternoon much of the stock was moved to the Rickert build iog, across the street, which the firm have made arrangements to occupy for tbe present. H. W. Abts Co., was the only whole sale grocery firm in the city in fact, the only one between Fremont and Grand Island, and have a nice trade from towns adjacent to the city. The firm, which was established about twenty years ago, began business as Abts & Calto, but later Mr. Calto retired, his interest be ing taken by members of the family of H. W. Abts, who with the father, com prise the firm. They carried a stock valaed at 360,000, and be-idee this own ed the double building they occupy. The insurance carried was not heavy, amounting in all to 912,000 on both building and stock. The reason for the small insurance w?s that the building was isolated, and there Beemed no dan ger from fire. After securing the Rickert building to store their stock in, the firm made ar rangements to open up their office in it, and as soon as tbe new stock, which was ordered by wire, arrives, they will uti lize both their own building, and also the Rickert building, for the present. The first estimate of the loss on the stock and building was 910,000, but as soon as tbe extent of the damage was disclosed it was seen that this figure re presented about one-half tbe amount. It will probably be some time before tbe firm can utilize theirold building, as tbe floors and roof on the east side will have to be rebuilt and an examination of the brick wall may result in finding that this is a loss not safe for tbe heavy load it has to carry. Y. M. C. A. Notes. The Boy's Bible classes are growing steadily. All boys are welcome. Is yonr boy in a Bible class? If not call up the secretary and speak to him about it. On November 30th comes tbe second number of the entertainment course The "Ye Olde Towne Quartette" is se cond to none in this part of the coun try, having sung together for several years. Get course or single admission tickets at the building. Course tickets for the remaining four numbers tl.00, sin gle admission 36c. Get your reserved seats early. They are now on sale. A big one day membership canvas is being planned for the thirteenth of next month. Draw a ring around that date on your calendar and keep it open for there will be something doing for yon. Our slogan is "100 members in one day." Are you ready to make it a success or are you a Thomas? If tbe work of the association meets with your approval help it along. If not come in and talk it over with us. On Friday of this week Mr. Whitney will leave for the Boy's State convention at Fremont. Columbus will have four teen delegates this year as follows: Jas. and Earl Cotton, Harold and Donald Sloan, Everett Welcb. Don Fauble, Burt Phillips. Wellington Rathburn, Carl Ruscbe, Homer Rush, Ed Wea ver, Glen Muoger. Paul Becker who is secretary of the convention and Fred Babcock will also be present Everett Welch will represent this city in a speech at the banquet on Saturday evening. We intend that a Columbus boy shall se cure the pres:dency of tbe next conven tion. Marriage Licenses. JohnT. Kirkpatrick.Aics worth, Neb 25 Ida M. Adams, Memphis. Tenn 24 William B. Alexander, Columbus.... 26 Emma Yonder Leitn. Duncan 26 Always Available If you wish to set certain portion iof yosjr aaeane, where it wttl he available for immediate use. open an account with this beak. You wttl find no other ar rangement so convenient. If you wieti to place where it wUl earn thing, take out one of time certificates of deposit. Colimbis Stiti Bilk Capital etSurslus. W.OOAAO Perhaps tbe most commen as 'is the stifling of convictions. Many asm arise) with the great poet, 'O, that I might feel what I have oace felt, sad be what I have once been." The young' man starts life under strong impulses, but little by little becomes involved in qaestionable complications and one by one life's convictions go down under the knife of greed until he will go te any length, socially, commercially or peiiti-. oallytomeet a desire. Who has ever seen a great liner towed into a dry dock without a sense of regret? But I trow that the most terrible sight ever tabs witnessed by mortal eyes will be the wrecks of manhood at the bar of God. Man may formulate many excuses for not doing right but tn the last analysis its self destruction, little by little refus ing to obey the higher convictions of the soul. The cburoa offers a safeguard for men. The man in constant attendance on the Sabbath services and active ia religieue work has a help in sight that the man who neglects the means of grace dots not experience. '! The churches of Columbus desire to help men in putting their best convie tione into their daily service, which means the largest life sad in the end life everlasting. A large audience listened with marked attention to tbe first sermon of the ser ies, A Little Creed for Every Day life, last Sunday night. Next Sunday the morning subject will be: Growing a Soul. Of tbe evening tbe second sermon of the series, A Little Creed for Every Day Life Conviction and Morale. William L. Dibblx. Columbus Corn Growers Associa- tion. The following well-known have been selected ae the officers ef hst Columbus Corn Growers' assneisiiisu, which was recently organised ia this city. The purpose is to encourage the raising of better corn, and to disease asWI put into operation better and more ad vanced methods of farming in all its branch: Presides D. G. BarteUa; vice president, U. 8. Mace; secretary, William Newmaa, jr.';tressarsr, George Driaain; executive committee, C.O. Sbeldoa, Carl Mueller; general manager, J. C. Turner. Friday aad Saturday, Dee. It aud 17, the association will hold a HteetfasgisT the Y. M. C. A. building ia Columbus, Nebraska, for tbe purpeae of dtseuemag various topics of general interest to farmers. Methodist Church Notice. All regular services are held- ear Sun day, seats are free, good musk) by a trained choir and a hearty welcome far you to attend our meetings aad worship with us. Sermoa at 11 s. m. on toeio. Investments Temporal aad Spirits!. At 7:30 p.m., topic is, "Contented with Insecurity " Sunday school at .neon. Epworth league at 6:30 p. m. Cass, Waykb Rat. Pastor. Underwear UNION SUITS We have the agency for the famous MunstBg Underwear, the best popular priced Union 8uits on the market. Prices in men's from 11.60 to M.50. Prises in boys' from 50c, 7Se,tl and fl.SS. Underwear TWO-PIECE SUITS In two piece garments we have a splendid line ready for your in spection and ranging in price from Wc to $2. 60 a garment. Buy early while the sizes are cosrplete. GRAY'S