The Columbus journal., 1880-11-03

Clint. DeMoss, Charley Wake,
"Jim" Brindley and VIM. Dsugherty
were at Schuyler last Sunday.
BoRN.-To Mrs. j. 8. Wood of
Lost Creek Precinct, Oct. 30th, a
daughter; weight ten pounds.
Mother and daughter doing well.
The Columbu. Dramatic Society
will soon appear in this place in .
drama entitled "Fate," and will no
doubt give q good entertainment,
for which they have been rehearsing
for some time past.
--Ladies' "Neck-tie" social at the
NJ. Z. Church this "wednesday
evening. The last one in leap year.
A good social time with friends,
and plenty of oysters are expected.
All are cordially invited.
The boarders at the house of
A. M. Jsnnings were treated to q
magnificent oyster dinner, ss . last
testimonial of the kind consideration
of the hostess for the boys who have
so long depended upon her for cor
poreal comforts-and by no means
in vain.
Mrs. Z. l.. Sherman occupied
her husband's pulpit last Sabbath
morning in his absence. She was
assisted in the services by Mrs. E.
NJ. Sparhawk and Mrs. CO. Hickok.
Some of the congregation say Mr..
Sherman may 20 again IL he
wants to.
N. G. Bonesteel returned home
from his eastern trip Tuesday Of last
week, where he had been purchasing
cattle. He brought with him lat
head in all, 60 Of which are young
heifers. They are to be wintered
here at No-ris's corral south Of
Anderson's.
David City editors appear to
have come very nearly the point of
settling their journalistic differences
by resorting to their muscle. We
opine, however, that their readers
will agree with US that the prelimi-
nary "sparring" is not very inter-
esting matter for their papers.
Farmers should improve the
beautiful Fall weather that we are
now blessed with to prepare for
winter. As matter of economy as
well az from q humane standpoint
do not forget the dumb brutes. Pro-
vide them with ample protection
from Winters cold and storms.
ALLEN Root, candidate for mem.
Der of congress on the greenbsck
ticket, delivered an address on the
political topics of the day, and gave
a very comprehensive exposition OF
the greenbsck faith to q small, but
apparently appreciative audience, at
the Court House Saturday evening.
Some fictitious individual at
Lincoln is amusing himself by pois-
oning the dogs Of that city, and the
Journal says many valuable CANNES
have turned up their heels," and
intimates that should the individual
be discovered the 'jokc" may be
turned by treating him to q coat Of
tar and feathers.
Mary, daughter Of Barclay Jones,
eight years old, fell from q horse,
Oct. 22d, breaking her left arm be-
low, and close to the elbow joint.
DIR. G.. w. Lea, agency physician,
rendered the necessary assistance,
and she is now doing As we'll ss
could be expected. Mr.. Jones lives
at the Santee Agency.
Whoever invents q good, cheap
press that will put into solid shape
our waste slough grass and straw,
so that it may be put into conven-
lent shape for clesnly use rs fuel,
will be doing the west An immense
service and at the same time fill his
own pocket-book. Let some inven-
tive genius try his luck.
"A special meeting Of the City
Council was held last Saturday
evening to take under advisement
the question of sidewalks on Pacific
Avenue and the north side Of llth
street; also to receive the spplica-
ton of Alex. Wilson for license to
sell liquors. The sidewalk question
was referred to the committee on
sidewalks.
Rev. Price, who resides on his
farm q short distance east of the
city, has been filling the appoint
ments for some time past at the N.
E. Church to the entire satisfaction
of the membership, by delivering
excellent sermons, abounding in
strong arguments drawn from sc-
tual life events and from the "Book
of Books"
Mr.. John Gleason, who has been
visiting his home in this county,
started Monday for Rock Springs,
where he expects to remain until
some time in necenhey He has