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'V''! . "l - V n V UNION PACIFIC TISETMLE VtttBtul Trains. No. 1 Overland Limited.. 10:28 a. m No. 3... China & Japan Mail 7:25 p. m No. 5 Oregon Express.. C:4Gp. m No. 7...Lo8 Angeles Limited 2:35 p. m No. 9 Past Mall 11:25 a. m No. 11 Denver Special... 8:58 a. m No. 15 Colorado Express.. C:23p. m No. 17 Ore. & Wash. Llm.. 3:05 p. m No. 19 Past Mail 11:20 a. m No. 21.... North Platte Local. 3:10 a. m No. 23... 'Grand Island Localll:45 a.m No. 59 Local Freight. . 7:00 a. m Leaves 12:10 p. m. Leaves from Coal Chute. Kat-noBBd Train. No. 2 Overland Limited.. 8:50 p. in No. 4 Atlantic Express.. 4:21 a. m No. C Oregon Express... 2:46 p. m No. 8 Los Angeles "Limited G:lGp. m No. lo... China & Japan Mail 3:05 p. m No. 12 Denver Special... 5:21a. m No. 16 Colorado Express.. 2:16 p. m No. IS Ore. & "Wash. Llm. 3:00 p. m No. 20 Mall Express 3:00 p. m No. 22 North Platte Local. 1:00 p. m No. 24 Grand Island Local. 7:12 a. m Lvaves 1:20 p. m. BRANCH TRAINS Norfolk No. 77 Freight lv.. 7:20 a. m No. 29 Passenger lv. . 7:25 p. m No. 20 Passenger ar.. 1:10 p. m No. 78 Freight ar. . 6:10 p. m SpaldlBK No. 79 Freight lv.. 6:00 a. m No. 21 Passenger lv.. 1:10 p. m No. 32 Passenger ar. .11:55 a. m No. ho ar.. 6:40 p. in E. G. BROWN. Ticket Agent. A. R. M'KEEN. Assistant Ticket Agent. BURLINGTON TIME TABLE No. 22. Pass (dally ex. Sun) lv..7:25 a. in No. 32. Frt. & Ac (d'yexSat.) lv 5:00 p. m No. 21. Pass, (daily ex. Sun) ar.9:00 p. m No. 31. Frt. & Ac (d'yexSun) ar6:45 a. m DR. F. H. MORROW Physician and Surgeon Office New Luschen Building COLUMBUS, NER. Bell l'hone I led 12 Ind. Phone 12 C- N. MCELFRESH ATTOKN E Y-AT-LAAV Post Office Block COLUMBUS, - NEBRASKA Charles II. Campbell Al. D. EYE, BAK, SOSEaiMl THROAT lilasses Fitted Both Piionks COLUMBUS, NEB. IN OUR NEW HOME IN THE AIEICIIHAX ANNEX You Will Find Us Bet ter Equipped than Ever to Attend to your Wants in Electric Lighting ANI Electric Irons LET US WIKE YOUK HOUSE Columbus Light, Heat and Power Co. COLUMBUS SUITATORIUM C. F. SISSEL, Proprietor Headquarters for Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Niewohner Bldtf., 18th St. 41 Hours Cut from the Time TO CALIFORNIA New schedule for the San Francisco Overland Limited, in effect Monday, May 29, saves half a business day between Miss ouri River Points and San Francisco. This record-breaking time is made pos sible by the short line, double track, few curves and low grades of the Union-Southern Pacific Standard Route of the West Protected by Electric Block Signals Excellent Dining Cars Ninety-pound steel rails and a Sherman ballasted roadbed, smooth and solid as a rock, further contribute to speed. These are the essentials of travel comfort The San Francisco Overland Limited is the finest train in service to Calif ornia-and now the fastest. For fares, reservations and all in formation, call on op address B. G. BROWN, Agent ITEMS OF 7 INTEREST HUMPHREY. From the Democrat. Mrs. Frank German was C4 years old last Sunday and in commemoration of the event, the children of the lady ar ranged a surprise party for her. In the afternoon of the day the children and their families and other relatives and a few close friends unceremoni ously gathered at the parental home and a few hours were very pleasantly spent. And with the children and their families there, it may be "said, that the crowd would not have been small with them alone, because Mrs. German is grandma to 39 children, the greatest number of whom live in Platte county. Mrs. German was presented with a beautiful rocking chair. The moving of the buildings in the rear and excavation for the enlarge ment of Steffos Bros, store was begun this week and the work of enlarging will be pushed to completion as rapidly as possible. The present building will be enlarged to extend to the north forty feet, the new part to be the same width as the old building. Changes will also be made iu'the old building to conform with the new part, and a fine cement basement will be put un der the entire building. It is safe to say that with the added improvements. Steffes Bros, will have one of the most convenient and up-to-date merchandise stores in this part of the country, and a store which the people of Humphrey and vicinity can be proud of. The plans were drawn according to Steffes Bros, idea of a modern store, and Miss Mary Ottis, the owner of the building, will see that the plans are fully carried out. Mrs. Geo. Russell died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. D. Diers, yes terday morning at 5:20 o'clock, follow ing a escond stroke of paralysis which afflicted her late Monday evening. Mrs. Russel, who was 75 years of age. sustained her first stroke of paralysis about two months ago, since which time her health has been very poor. Mrs. Diers went to Elkdals at that time to care for her mother, and last Friday accompanied by both her par ents returned home. The old couple expected to make their home here for some time, and for a few days the change seemed to make a great im provement in Mrs. Russell's health. The second stroke came almost with out warning and she never regained consciousness until the end came. The remains were taken to their home at Elkader today, and the funeral will take place Sunday. Mrs. Russell leaves besides her sorrowing husband, four children, two sons. Frank Russell, of Murdo. South Dakota, and Chas. Rus sell, of Mound City, South Dakota, and two daughters, Mrs. Geo. Perry, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Mrs. L. D. Diers. of this palce. Mr. and Mrs. Diers and daughter. Vera, accompanied the bereaved husband on his sad jour ney home. The family have the sym pathy of all in their time of sorrow. ABOUT OUR NEIGH BORS AND FRIENDS CLIPPED FROM OUR EXCHANGES PLATTE CENTER. From the Signal. Miss Gertie Mylet arrived here from Scotia last Saturday evening for a visit with relatives. Miss Mylet is as sisting her sister, Sarah, in telephone work at Scotia. She returned Tues day evening. Relatives have been advised recent ly of the death on May 7th of Edward, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ripp, at their home at Haniill. South Dakota. The little fellow died from an ailment which baffled the skill of several prominent physicians. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Rupprecht, who left here sev eral months ago, and located in Cedar Rapids, will learn with regret that this estimable family has had serious sickness in their household, every member having been afflicted since they left here. For a time fears were entertained that Mr. Rupprecht would not survive. We are pleased to note that his condition is much improved. The news reaches us that Albert Lottes, who formerly resided a few miles south of Iowa, but who was been a resident of Aberdeen. Idaho, the last year, died at that place on May 6, from tuberculosis. Mr. Lottes is survived by a wife and three small children. sn SILVER GREEK. JKt1iHlHllll From the Sand. Byron Bond has purchased a lot in D. J. Towslee's addition, and will build a house there before fall. Allen Davies has bought the lot adjoining Bond's, but he don't want anybody to know it. so we have promised him not to say a word about it. Robert Murray, Jr.. who was seri ously injured a week ago Thursday is in the hospital. He has the best of care, the doctors in attendance say that they have the best of hopes for him. while they will not say he is out of danger yet. They feel hopeful, however, and so do we all. Mrs. S. F. Frtezel .living south of the river, was quite badly shaken up and bruised Wednesday morning by being thrown from a buggy as she was driving to town. The accident happened near Clyde Cannon's, the horse being frightened by a dog. The horse and buggy were but slightly damaged, and Mrs. Frizzel is doing as well as could be expected. Wednesday afternoon the barn on the William Mason farm was de- stroved bv fire. A horse in the barn belonging to Adam Mason perished in the flames. None of the men folks were home at the time and nothing was saved. Children playing with fire were supposed to have caused the trouble. Besides the barn and horse, harness and other articles usually kept around a barn were burned. The barn was not insured, if our inform ant is right, but the horse was. Adam Mason was working in his cornfield about a half mile.from home when he saw the fire. He ran to it. suffered heart failure and has been a very sick man since, but the latest we have is that he is recovering. Bel I wood. From the Gazette. A young man named Nordgren, or Newman Grove, was hired this week as principal of our school. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Meysenburg are feeling happy over the arrival of a new baby girl at their home last Sat urday. The baby boy that was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Flemming on Thursday of last week, died on the following day. Adolph Selzer dropped into Bellwood Saturday evening from Clay Center and spent Sunday with his parents. Mrs. Fred Burch and babies came into Bellwood Monday evening from Dakota to visit with relatives. The Rising City paper was sold last week to R. P. Showalter and came to our sanctum newsier than ever. Ow ing to poor health Mr. Kaempher re tires from the newspaper field, at least, for a while. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Miller dropped into Bellwood Tuesday evening from Edwardsville, niinois, and are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Nantkes and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Nantkes. Mrs. Miller is a sister to U. G. and H. W. The Seward Independent says that Henry Buller has left Tamora and about the 1st of June will leave for Nicarara, Central America, where he will be assistant overseer of a banana plantation. Henry formerly ran a har ness shop in Bellwood. West Hill. School closed in District 68 last Fri day with a pfenic at Albin Pearson's. Owing to the busy time of year the crowd was not large, hut the day was ideal for a picnic and everyone pres ent enjoyed their outing as well as the bountiful dinner served under the trees. Mrs. Worden came up from Colum bus last Wednesday to attend the closing exercises of Miss Neta Word en's school. T. B. Dunlap, who has been visiting bis daughter, Mrs. Myra Gillespie, for Lw EVERY LITTLE BIT ADDED to your account in the savings bank is a step toward iudeendence and comfort. So when you oen an ac count at this bank, don't wait for bir amounts to add to it. sma'll deposits MADE OFTEN are more apt to mount up quicker than larger ones made less frequent ly. Can't you guess why? HOME SAVINGS BANK G. W. PHILUPS. tastier several weeks, went to Lincoln last Wednesday for a short visit with rela tives. Dan Pearse and Miss Lillian Pearse were called to Geneva, Illinois, last Wednesday by the death of a cousin. Miss Agnes Slothower. Miss Agnes will be remembered by many In the neighborhood, as at one time she re sided here and attended the district school. She has been In poor health for a long time, but her friends regret to learn of her death. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomazin, Thursday, May 11, 1911. Mr. David Johnson and Miss Hilma Gustafson surprised their friends last Wednesday when they were quietly married at the Gustafson home in the presence of the two families. Rev. Freeman, of the Swedish Methodist church, performing the ceremony. The newlv married couple left that ' evening for Holdredge for a short visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will reside on the Claus Johnson farm Their many friends extend congratu lations and best wishes for a long and happy life. A very pleasant home wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Christensen. of St. Edward, on Wednesday, May 17th. The occasion was the marriage of Miss Mary Christensen and Mr. Leslie Irwin, of the West Hill neighborhood. About thirty-five guests assembled to partici pate in the pleasure of the happy event. The marriage ceremony was solemnized at twelve o'clock. Rev. Ras- mussen, of the Danish Lutheran church, northeast of St. Edward, being the officiating clergyman. After the friends had expressed their sincere congratulations they were invited to the dining room to partake of a boun tiful dinner. Many beautiful gifts to the happy young couple attest the es teem in which they are held by their acquaintances. The bride needs no in troduction to the West Hill people, having taught in the school for two vears. and all will be glad to welcome here as a resident in the neighbor hood. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin will be at home to their friends after June 1. 1911. on the farm recently purchased bv Mr. Irwin. Real Estate Transfers. Becher, Ilockenberger & Chambers. Real Estate Agents, report the follow ing transfers filed for record in the office of the County Clerk during the week ending May 20. 1911: Asastacia Ryan to L. W. Weaver, lot 2. blk 6. Highland Park $ fi; 3 00 Emma Ricks to H. Hpcken- berger, lots C, 7 and 8. blk 208 cro 00 W. A. McAllister to V. Schaad, lots 5 and 6, blk 13, Gerrard's add 220 00 Mary Peray to Chas. Wozny, lots 2 and 3, blk 188 1,375 00 A. E. Erickson to C. F. Ewert. lots 1 and 2, blk "H", East add., Monroe.. 1,000 00 Wm. Schreiber et al. to Carl Klug, nw sw 30-18-1 e...'.. 5,03550 Mary Mostek to Stan. Mos- tek, n e ne 14-19-3 1 00 Aue. Sneicher to Pier Speicher, pt s 2817-1 e Sarah H. Owens et al. to Louis Jones et al., Und. 2-3 nw 26-19-3 W 00 Gertie M. Brock to Arthur C. Scott, wV. lots 3 and 4, blk 4, Becher Place 2,200 00 Geo. Scheldel to Marcella Langan. lot 1, blk 1, Platte Center 500 00 EHz. A. Tieskoetter to N. J. Steffes. lot 5, blk 4, 1st add., Humphrey 3,500 00 Elevator R. Mills to C. C. Hardv. eV. lot 2. blk S2.... 2,800 00 C. C. Hardy to Elevator R. Mills, lot 3, blk 5, Hockeu berger's add 400 00 'IN A BAD WAY." Many a Columbus Reader Will Feel Grateful for This Information. When your back gives out; Becomes lame, weak or aching; When urinary troubles set In, Your kidneys are "in a bad way." Doan's Kidney Pills will cure you. Here is local evidence to prove it: Mrs. C. A. Beardsley, 1710 Olive street, Columbus, Nebraska, says: "In July, 1907, 1 gave a public statement in favor of Doan's Kidney Pillsaylng that a member of our family who had suf fered from lame back and disordered kidneys, had used this remedy with marked success. For some time this person had been troubled by sharp pains in the sides and loins and no doubt, the misery was caused by a strain. Doau's Kidney Pills, procured at Pollock &. Co-s Drug Store, proved to be just the remedy that was needed and it did not take them long to bring relief. The person of whom I am speaking, has taken Doan's Kidney Pills since then and they have always proven effective. I, too, have used Doan's Kidney Pills and think very highly of them." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, New York, sole agents for'the United States. Remember the name Doan's and take no other. Estray Notice. Came to my place Wednesday. May 11th, a heifer about six months old. Person proving property and paying for add and expense of keep may have the same. JOHN MURCEK, Route 4. Need for New System. Even In the kindergartens it would be well, while playing, to endeavor to mold the characters of the dear little ones. A system or education wnicn Is a century behind needs to be revo lutionized, and whosoever devotes him self to the task of bringing about this change and solves it will secure a most beautiful and everlasting monu ment, the eternal gratitude of all hu manity. Profit In Cattle Raising. Prices paid to Argentine cattle rals- have been rising steadily for the hut twenty-ire years. Wanted Teachers or students wishing good paying positions for summer may learn of some by ad dressing Miss Laura Reed, General De livery, Lincoln. Nebraska. COLUMBUS MEAT MARKET We invite all who desire ehoioe steak, and the very best outs of all other meats to oall at our market on Eleventh street. We also handle poultry and flsh and ovsters in seaton. S.E. MARTY & CO. 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Stilton or Gorgon sola, coming from different parts of the world, they will all oe turned out from one factory, and no telling how cheap. totting Even Baby Tim had tried his mothers pa tience beyond enduraace, and, declar ing her intention of administering im mediate corporal punishment, she snatched up the nearest available weapon, which happened to be Tim's big rag doll. Tim, though little hurt howled lustily, and that night, tafci g the doll to bed with him as.sun. sternly exclaimed: "it's your turn now, Topsy. You whipped me thi afternoon, but you'll sure set ons aow!" A Grand Climax. It was the cub reporter's nr3t as signment the obituary of a promi nent city man who had been fatally in jured in an automobile accident. In his write-up he vividly described the tragic circumstance, referring to the bereavement sustained by the family. "The widow." he concluded. "Is almost grief-stricken." Success Magazine. For Rent A Furnished Room. Phone 1292. Ind. 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