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(Mumte lintriuil m "A ' - i . - i' v 3 FORTY-FIRST YEAR. NUMBER 44. COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1911. WHOLE NUMBER 2,046. ii D '? V t I ) K $2,600 Is Very Reasonable for a new Dwell . ing, Barn and two lots. East 14th Street BECHER, H0CKEKBER6ER & CHAMBERS COLUMBUS MASKRI. Wheat.. '" White Corn Yellow Corn 3:5 Hogs, top 16.60 to $6.80 MANY Y&flRS AGO Files of the Journal February 6, 1878. An ordinance to establish a public library room was passed by the city oounoil by a unanimous vote. We don't know whether ground hog day ia applicable to Nebraska or not, unless we ohall admit the badger at all events neither could hare seen their shadows at sunrise and according to the rule we have an early and pleasant spring. The snow ot last Tuesday has not yet disappeared, although we bad a good many hours of warm sunshine since then. All the Nebraska sleds and sleigh have been put into requisition, and the youngsters have been having some "good times." The weather report for the month of January, 1878, shows a maximum tern perature of 54 degrees above zero, and the minimum temperature six below zero, the cold weather being during the first part of the month. 5.50 inches of snow fell and .55 inches of rain and melt ed snow. Citizens of Boone county, who seem to know whereof they affirm, say that the proposed road and bridge bonds will not carry. Boone county's prospect for a railroad this season, in time to move the crops next fall, seems to be good, and, knowing this, ii is doubtful if her voters would feel inclined to donate largely to any other project, at present. Methodist Church Notice. Next Sunday will be a helpful day for it is our regular communion service; the Rev. Q. H. Main the District Superin tendent will preach and administer the sacrament ot the Lord's Supper. Mem bers and adherents of church are urged to be present. Sunday school at noon. Epworth League at 6:30 p. m. The pas tor will apeak at 7:30 p. m., on the theme, "The Unfolding of Christian Character." Special music Ciias. Wayne Ray, Pastor. Advertised Letters. Following is a list of unclaimed mail matter remaining in the post office at Columbus, Nebraska, for the period end ng February 1, 1911: Letters Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bowers. Cards F. O. Anderson, Mrs. Anna Oyrek; Miss May Delaney, Maurice Mas son, Mrs. Dell Miers, Lucy Snyder, Miss Katharine E. Stello. Parties calling for any of the above will please say, "advertised." Carl Kramer, P. M. All the latest shades and styles in WALL PAPER Paper Hanging and Decorating Sip WriUag a Ssscislly D. C. KAVANAU6H J President Friscbbolz of the Commer cial Club, who was the official representa tive of this city at the Land ahow in Omaha last week, says that portion ot the show which impressed the most was the Minnesota road exhibit, which was given under the direction of the road commission ot that state. The exhibit demonstrated the manner of construct ing their dirt and gumbo roads and also improved methods of bridge building. As the Minnesota method of construct ing roads had attracted considerable at tention over the country, Mr. Frisohholz who is much interested in this work, in quired as to the method used in construc ting them. In speaking of the material used the expert in charge stated that on account of their not having gravel to use it makes the .construction more difficult and the gumbo roads had to be con structed so they would shed the water in rainy weather, and deep ditobee were required on each side of the roadway Their roads must be dragged after each heavy rain, otherwise they become stioky and full of holes. When Mr. Frisohholz told the expert what material could easily be had in this section, and speci ally on the proposed road between the two rivers, the Minnesota man told him that if they had a good supply of sand and gravel, the same as here, they oould build the beet dirt roads in the world. A special meeting of the board of education was held last Thursday even ing to consider the plans submitted for the proposed additional third story of the High school building. The building committee, which had the matter in charge, presented their report, which was in favor of the plans submitted by architect Wurdeman, and also recom mended that he be instructed to prepare more detailed plana and specifications, and have them ready to present to the board about March 15. This report waa adopted by the board after they had carefully examined all the plans. The proposed additional story to the High school building, which will provide sev en additional rooms, will cost not to ex ceed $14,000, and this amount includes some changes that will have to be made to strengthen the building. Besides taking action regarding the building, the board passed a resolution requiring all high school pupils to take physical training, unless there is some good rea son why the pupil should be excused. F. W. Morrissey arrived in Lincoln yesterday from Columbus, Neb., where the funeral of his brother, Harry J. ) Morrissey was held Friday. Mr. Mor rissey's father has lived in Lincoln for a number of years. He is at present in a hospital where recently he underwent an operation. "F. W. Morrissey visited his father at the hospital yesterday. He will remain in Lincoln for sometime un til his father is better. At the time of the death of Harry J. Morrissey, the family was unable to locate their father at once, as it happened that Mr. Morris sey had gone to a hospital in Lincoln without notifying the landlord of the rooming house in which he had been staying. He had gone to the office of a physician who had him taken to the hospital at once. When the family found that their father was no longer at his former address in Lincoln they wired the chief of police, of Lincoln asking as sistance in locating him. It was soon found that he was at the hospital. Lin coln Journal. Lumber already prepared for the erec tion of an up-to-date hunting lodge, was shipped to Gardner last week, and on Sunday morning Harry Lohr, Will Kauffman, Joe Mimic, Ed. Kavanaugb, Joe Gutzmer and Charley Nelson drove un to the Tom Connor farm to erect the building. This is an ideal place, being handy t both good hunting and fishing grounds, and the builders and owners or mis camp ail oeing reai "sports," will doubtless entertain their friends in royal style. Pete MoCaffrey has been asked to give the new lodge an appropriate name, and without question he will hand the boys something that will be entirely satisfactory.' Hilton B. White and Mias May B. Ratterman, daughter of County Judge Ratterman, surprised their many friends in this city by being quietly married in Omaha last Thursday, the ceremony being performed by Rev Harrington. Miss Ratterman had been visiting t the home of her sister, Mrs. George Ben der, in Cornlea, and from there she accompanied Mr. White to Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. White remained , in Omaha until Saturday, when they left over the Burlington for Denver, Salt Lake and San Francisco, and from there they go by boat to San Diego, which will be their future home. Herman Batxlaff, a county charge brought here from Humphrey Tuesday by Supervisor Schure, died at the hospi tal Wednesday morning of pneumonia. The deceased wss fifty-six years otage and was born in Germany. When brou ght to the hospital he was suffering from the malady which canted his death. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Undertaker Gass. but have not yet been completed. Pollock & Co are making some ex tensive changes in the interior of their drug store which it will take the work men several days to complete. Glass enclosed shelving reaching to the ceiling is being placed in the front part of the J store and the prescription case is also be ing remodelled. Dr. Neumann. Dentist 18th 8c Dr. Morrow, office Lueacham bailding. Baled hay for sale. Ernst Brock. Will Heuer spent Sunday in Fremont. Dr. C.A. Allefiburger, omee in new SUte Bask building. Shoes repaired while you wait. 8. Hurwitz. 391 West 11th. Valentine dance, Tuesday, Feb. 14,. 1911, given by the City Band. Dr. L P. Osrstenaon, Veterinarian, In firmary, 11th and Kramer Sta. Miss Catheline Ryan is visiting with relatives in Grand Island this week. Andrew Kinder came up from Omaha Friday to apend a few days with his parents. Closing oat the balanee of onr cloth ing stock at one-half the regular price at Galley's. Don't forget the Valentine danoe, given by the City Band, Tuesday even ing, Feb. 14. Misses Mathilda Schneider and Minnie Glur spent Sunday at the home of Ed Ernst west of Columbus. Onoe again the people ot Columbus are to have the privilege ot hearing John B. Ratte, Feb. 10 at the Y. M. O. A , price 35c. Henry Plumb ot Franklin, Nebraska, last week paid a short yisit to his brother and sisters, living five miles east of the city. Edward Zybaoh and G. Braunot Dun can, have been granted a patent for power transmission attachment for auto mobiles. For 8ale Improved 80 acres, joining good small town in Platte county. F. K. Strother, Room 15. German National Bank building,.Oolumbus. Miss Alta Anson arrived from Creston Monday evening and waa a guest at the home of J. F. Magill, she being enroate to Omaha, and left Tuesday morning. Mrs. E. H. Nanman returned last Sat nrday from an extended visit at Pierre, 8. D. She was accompanied by her fath er J. H. Martin, who will make his home with her in this city for the present. Tony Bothleitner is at St. Mary's hos pital very aick with pneumonia. He was taken sick Isat Thursday, and two days later taken to the hospital, and his condition is such that he needs constant attention. Those who heard John B. Ratte last summer will be glad to have that privi lege again on Feb. 10 at the T. M. C A . This is not on the regular entertain ment course and tickets can be secured at the building at 35c. Monday last Fred Wille conduct ed a very successful Poland China hog sale in this city. Mr. Wille raises noth ing in this line but the best, and these sales attract buyers from different parte of the state, who are looking for that breed of awine. Jack Corbett, manager ot the Colum bus base ball team, has taken a position at the M. Gold pool hall until the time arrives for him to lead hie warriors out tor the spring round-up. There will be several new recruits trying for places on the team, and it any of them can make a bit with manager Corbett, the tans will be ready to believe that they can play some ball. Fire in the rear part ot the building occupied by the Columbus Plumbing Co. and 8. Hurwitz, the shoemaker, call ed out the department last Friday after noon, i ne oiaze, wnicn was coannea to the rear of the building, probably origi nated from a cigar atnb being carelessly thrown in the waste paper in the cellar way. For awhile the Rusche shop was threatened, bat their damage waa very email, being caused by smoke. Amateur cracksmen or some hobo thought the office of Geo. A. Hoaglaad Lumber Co., looked promising lsst Fri day night, and they forced the north window and gained an entrance. The sate, whioh contained $1.60 in pennies, was tampered with, bat not opened, and they failed to get anything for their trouble. As the office is in a location rthat would make tapping the safe com paratively easy, not much money is ever left in the safe. G. A. Sohroeder and D. D. Bray will go to Kansas City to attend the semi-annual Inter 8tate eboot, which will be held in that oity February 15, 16 and 17. Messrs. Schroeder and Bray will be members of the Nebraska state team, and during the tournament the Nebraska team will shoot the Illinois state team for a trophy. At that time it will pro bably be definitely settled whether or not this city will entertain the Bigu4 shoot, which is scheduled for this sec tion of the conn try. Beginning with February 1, postmaster Carl Kramer becomes a Oolambms busi ness man, having purchssed the Speice coal yards at the corner ot Eleveath and North streets. Since the appointment ot W. A. McAllister there was consider able speculation aa to Mr. Kramer'e plana, bat with the aanomacement Mon day ot thia weak ot his purchase ot the coal business, it was definitely settled that he would still remain a citizen ot Colnmbas. The new postmaster's com mission has not arrived yet, but as noon aa it doss he will take charge. THE EQUITABLE Building, Loan and Savings Association Assets, $266,000.00 Pays 6 per cent interest on foil paid stock OFFICE WITH Elliott-Speice-Echols Co. Post Office Block Dr. W. S. Evans, Union Block. Dr. Vallisr, Osteopath, Barber block, Dr. Matzeo, dentist, over Niewohaer'a. Dr. Chas. H. Campbell, oculist and aurist, 1215 Olive street. Dr. W. R. Nenmarker, office with Dr O. D. Evans, west side of Park. Good music and a good time is assured at the Band dance, Tuesday, Feb. 14. Miss Mazie Magill ia visiting with friends and relatives at Genoa this weak. During the month of January then were fourteen deaths in Columbus and vicinity. , Mrs. D. T. Martyn and Mrs. Lacy Halst went to Omaha last Thursday for a week's visit with friends and relatives. S. E. Goff. who has been employed aa clerk in the hardware department of the Johannes & Krumland store, has resign ed his position and expects to go to Omaha. The Hookies are preparing to invitations for their thirty-seventh an nual ball, which will be held at the Or pheus hall on Wednesday evening, Feb ruary22. Tomorrow Februarys is knows an Ground Hog's day, and, according to tradition, should he be able to discern his shadow, there will be six weeks mora of winter. Wm. Poesch went to Omaha Wednes day, and while there will take ateps to ward completing arrangements for the building ot his three story candy factory on the site ot his present location. Mrs. B. J. Galley's mother, Mrs. Susan Woods, left the first of the week for an extended visit with relatives in Michi gan, and during her absence Mr. and Mrs. Galley will occupy her home in the Third ward. J. B. Kyle is getting ready to moye to this city and occupy the home he recent ly purchased. He is selling the per sonal property on bis Isrge farm in Lonp township, and will rent all his land the coming year. Sunday's Oman dailies tell of the marriage of George W. Clark of thia city and a lady from Missouri Valley, Ia. Until he went to Omaha sometime ago Mr. Clark was employed as firemen at the Columbus Brewing company's plant. Loony Gutzmer left the first ot the week for Norfolk, where he will take charge ot his position, as ateward ot the insane asylum. It is understood that Mrs. Gutzmer will also have a position there, being appointed to the position of book' keeper. Wednesdsy of this week the Columbus Plumbing company waa closed up on an attachment of $127 for labor, obtained by Oscar M. Pennington in Justice O'Brien's court. Gustavo Lueke, who ia interested in the plumbing company, claims that Pennington is a partner in the concern, while the latter claims that he ia only an employe and the wages an due him. is alone good enough for our custo sera. We have been In this bwsineas ia Colbaa for nanny years and have learned by experience many points la the coal trade which snakes It imaasslr for na to serve you better cheaper aad satisfactory tnaa anybody else. SPECIAL PRICES NOW L. W. WEIVER ft Taaaassaaaaaaaaaaaawsu rBB7BBBBMBl BBBBSM sSaaaaal aaaaaHaa' THE BEST HARNESS AND COAL Columbus, Neb. Not knowing that they ware calling at n home of on ot the sseat market pro prietors ot this mty, two strangers who were peddling meat in thia city last Wednesday afternoon, called at the home of 8. E. Marty. They offered what they claimed were home cured hamaatalower price than the packing house product is sold by the local shops, and the price they charged made it look to Mr. Marty aa though they were sell ing 'some ot the product recently con demned by the government inspectors. Ha not only declined to boy their pro- duot, bat told them to either quit busi ness or asenre aa occupation tax license. Thia order they did not take seriously and acted aa thoagh they proposed to continue their peddling, bat when Mr. Marty called the police they changed their minds and made themselves scarce, and they have not been seen in the city since. Julias Hembd, one of the early settlers of Sherman township, died at his home Wednesday morning, aged 70 years. Mr. Hembd waa born in Germany, January 13, 1842, and came to this country in the sixties, locating in Platte county on a homestead adjoining the place whioh has bean hie home for the lsst few years. After coming here he waa married, but bis wife died and he married again. FoerchUdren, besides km jsafe survive him, Mrs. Ben Fix, Mrs. George Michael- Miania Hembd and Otto and Her Oembd. Mr. Hemb waa a soldier in the Prussian war of 1866. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. It cost William Lansyon of Rising City $10 and costs for attempting to beat a rastaarant man out ot ten cents. He went into the lunch room run by Henry Wiseman and ordered a steak which cost him twenty-five cents. When he had finished the meal be laid fifteen cents down on the counter and told the clerk to take that or nothing. When he up in police court Lanayen said he waa druak and did not remember trying to short change the restaurant man. The court did not take the explanation into coast deration, but sssessed the fine, which the defendant paid. Miss Tillie Henning, a former resident of thia locality, died last Thursday eve ning at Hastings, aged 66 years. She wss brought to this oity and funeral services held Saturday, and burial waa on the Island, sooth ot town. Relatives residing in Nebraska are Fred Henning of Loup Oity; Mm. Mathilda Prisb, a sis ter who resides in this city, and G. R. Pneb a nephew, residing in this city. Wednesdsy morning the Central Meat Market, owned by F. A. Brenn, closed its doors, and suspended business. This action came as a surprise to many, aait waa thoaght business was a prosperous one. sorar were baa Been no action taken. M.O. Casein, who opened the market, sold it to Brenn. taking mortg age on the toola and fixtures. While John Saalfield, living north of town waa at Leigh with a load Tuesdsy. he left his team atacding on the scales for a minute, and they became frighten ed and started to run. He attempted to atop them, but waa knocked down and braised up and received a bad scalp woand. Henry Norenberg of New York City arrived Tuesday snd will succeed Otto Kinder aa editor of the Biene. Mr. Norenberg m an nil around printer and newspaper man, beginning with Monday of next week will take charge ot the paper. For several daya the Union Paoific have been having some trouble with one ot their water cranes, and Wednesday afternoon it refused to shot off, the re sult baiag that the street west of the de pot waa nnder water for a short time. Will Schroeder, who wss badly injur ed by falliag from the High school build ing at FoUerton a few weeks ago, is out of the hospital. He is able to walk around, bat is still quite stiff and sore aa a result of his fall. During the nrassnt weak the Levine store, on Eleventh street, is beieg moved into ite new smarten, whioh have been jaat completed, just west, of the old place. H. A. Passehsl left last Thursday for Dallas comaty, Missouri, where he will visit at the hosts ot his brother-in-law, I George McFsrlaad. Y. M. C A. Notes. The Mea'a meeting next Sunday will be addressed by Bar. G. H. Phillips of Monroe. Rev. Phillips ia a young nu at Monroe bnt his energy and good speaking are crowding hie church each week. Come oat next Sunday prepared for a good message. The baseball team report that they had a fairly good game at Hastings) last week until the last inning when the team went all to pieces and Hastings ran in fifteen scores in the laat inning. The associations) mast raise up umpires who will 'play the game' regardless of which team ia winning. The dinner given to the firemen by the H. W. Abts Oo. Isat Friday waa a vary enjoyable affair. All bat three ot the department were present. The tables were beautifully decorated aad a large carnation at each plate. The diaaer wss served by some young ladies who entered heartily into the pleasure of the gathering aad contributed their full share to the enjoyment of the occasion. Mr. Abts spoke a few worde in apprecia tion of the firemen aad expressed the good wishes of his. company for their services and then introduced Phil Echols as tosstmaater for the evening. Speech es were made by severs! ot the depart ment representatives to Alliance, and after a few words by Secretary WhitBey in which he welcomed the firemen to thia building and threw it open for their use, the men gave a unanimous vote ot thanks to the Abts Co., and to the ladies who served, and then proceeded to the game room and to an exhibition in the gymnasinm. As a fitting close to the program in the gym. the fireman's bas ket ball team very graciously allowed the association team to win the basket bsll game and one aad all expressed themselves as having had a splendid time. The association hopes that this ia only the first of many such gatherings under its roof. Congregational Church. A few days since a man asked 'what is Christianity?-' I quickly ans wered him "an acquaintance with God through living the Christ life." For many years men have tried to make themselves christians by believing what others have believed and by squar ing their life with accepted church usage. No man should be too haaty in throwing over tha findings ot great meu in religion more than in other fields of great activi ty, yet to be a slave to other men's' find ings, no matter how learned thf y may be, has a tendency to rob one of experi mental religion and retard development. Some time since I went into a home ot a grandmother to talk with her about the church. For more than thirty minu tes she talked to me about JeauB. Her eyes sparkled and grew moist and her face beamed. As I went away I said to myself here is a woman with limited education, not widely read with a chris tian joy I linve not experienced. I have gone into the homes of tbc poor, where bread and clothes and coal are something of a problem and have found a working knowledge of God surprising. I would not ignore an intellectual anchorage in religion any more than in science but I would make a personal acquaintance with God the ground of pergonal salava tion. The church has bnt one bueiiieen. It is not a sooial club, or a culture society but a place where one of the Lord's day may come in touch with Gml in worship and receive joy "that tbc world cannot give or take away." The Congregational church invite yon to worship with them next Sum! .y. In the morning the pastor will speak from the subject: Wishes and Christian Character. Of the evening there will be another sermon of the series: Modern Application of Scriptural Problems. William L. Dibblk Marriage Licenses. Daniel Flaherty. Genoa 34 Josephine M. Chalfont. Fullerton... 36 Andrew Wolnik, Tarnov 26 Mary Kuta, Tarnov 18 Charles Swantak. Columbus 23 Felcea Jarcka, Columbus 10 August Jonki, Shelby 46 Mary Czarnik, Duncan 38 James L. Kitchen, Bartlett. Neb.... 20 EffleM. Northrop, Bartlstt, Neb.... 18 John G. Choioewski, Columbus 36 Agnes T. Slawinaka, Tarnov 10 Shirley L. Reeves, Central City 33 Lillie J. Bice, Columbus 23 Arthur Engel, Duncan 31 Anna Born, Columbus 10 Roate No. 1. John Mohlman shelled corn last Sat urday. Mueller Bros doing the work Quite a number of the farmers on the route brought in their horses and sold them tothe buyer Monday of this week. Anna Mueller daughter ot Rudolph Mueller, ia at 8k Mary'a hospital where she was operated on for appendicitie last Saturdav. Ernest Luscbe. son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lussche, ia als- a patient at the hospital, were he wss operated on for appendicitis last Friday. Both pati ents are getting along nicely and recover ing from the effects of the operation. There baa been a rumor that O. H. Buschman will open op a cash grocery in the Kickert building, on Thirteenth street. No Information The officers of thia are pledge to isapart no ia formation coaeralas; the dealings of its cast osiers. Cilnlis Stall Bilk Capital taeniae. fasVMMAO Annoaacenseat. The Speice Coal company desire to thank their many friends for the patron"- age accorded them during their loan; business career in this city, aad ask thai they continue their patronage to Carl Kramer, the successor of tbt In. Route No. 5. The Platte Ooaaty Independent Tele phone company are doing coaaidsrahla' work on their lines on Ronte 6. For the first time in many yeara farm ers are baling and hauling their straw la market. The usaal method into either let it rot in the stack or burn it la the spring, but this year there seems to be a good market for it. Roate No. 4. Mm A. Miksohie reported quite sick again. Chas. Bolt's little girl waa taken vary aick while at school last week, aad had to be taken toner hosse, bat at present she is improviag. Word received from Phillip Kaha, eon otValeatineKnhn,of Tfldsa, whe threatened with an attack of i tie, says that he ia getting and the physicians says that he wfil aot be compelled to nndaqpo an operation. Roate No. 3. Miss Otilia Koehtor ot Fremont ia a guest at the Seefeid home this weak. Roy Bergman is visiting relatives at Herkimer, Kas., going down last week. Miss Anna Branken of Golumbaa ia at the home ot her parents, Mr. aad Mrs. John Branken. Mrs. John Branken, who has been siek is slowly improving snd her condition at present gives her friends hope for her recovery. Mias Elsie Brugger of Columbns aad the youBg folks of the family of Hsary Kleuver of Roate 5, were guests at the home of Ferdinand Seefeid Sunday. Miss Lamb, the teacher ia district No. 35, is arranging for a basket social at her school house in the near future. There will be an entertainment at the same time, and ber pupils are drilling for it. Carrier H. B. Reed received a tele phone msssage from Central City Mon day evening atating that George W. rb. Mrs. Reed's brother, had been stricken with paralysis, and wss very low at hia home south of that place. The funeral of Charles Frederick, son ot Mr. and Mrs. Oharles Hegemaa, who died lsst Wednesday, waa held last Frf day afternoon from Grace Episcopal oburcb. being conducted by the rector. Rev. W. H. Xsaders, SBd barial waa ia the Columbus cemstery. Otto Kinder, who for the past three years has been editor of the Bieae, will move to Omaha thia apriag. Aa his sea Andrew ia employed ia South Omaha thia arrangement will be quite conven ient for him. Underwear UNION SUITS We have the agency for the famoaa Munsisg Underwear, the best popular priced Union Baits on the market. Prices in men's from $1.60 to S4.50. Priess in boys' from 50c, 75c, II and $1.35. Underwear TWO-PIECE SUITS In two piece garaaeeta we have a spleaaid line ready for yoar in spection aad raagiag ia price from 0c to $2. 60s garment. Bay early while the sizes are coacplete. GRAY'S '-21 4. '