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The Columbus journal., 1881-10-12
DIR. s. A. RONESTEEL.
Bam filed Flames.

This is the title of a circular paper
issued recently by the Hartford
Fire Insurance Company, and it con-
tains a great deal of valuable infor-
nation in regard to the great fires
which have, at times, devasted the
huge cities OF the world.
Along with this is list of insur-
ance companies that have in the last
ten years failed, wound up and re-
tired-a list five columns in length,
a fearful reckoning, seeing which it
is almost a wonder that any one in
sures his property. But then when
the fearful ravsges and losses caused
by fire are thought of it becomes a
bigger wonder still how any one
continues to own perishable property
without having it insured. Tne en-
tire losses of the great Chicago fire,
which happened ten years ago last
Sunday, were estimated at $500, ,OO0,-
600, a loss unprecedented in the his
tory of the human race; 5000
buildings were destroyed; for
twenty-five hours the fierce flames
held high carnival four miles of the
accumulated wealth of Chicago, in
building and goods, went to ruin
100000 human beings were made
homeless, and 100 human souls went
out into the spirit world from the
fiery furnace. Notwithstanding the
fact that the claims against the
Hartford Co., were, in round num-
bers, two millions of dollars (and
twice the amount of the Company's
capitaD yet they were paid within
four months-and mainly within
ninety days, and that without resort
to the courts; Notwithstanding the
destruction of books, papers, pol
icies and other evidences of loss,and
the almost insuperable difficulties
of determining the measure thereof
in many cases, of this vast sum, not
one dollar toaS Htigdted.
When insurance can be had in
such company, so safe, 80 reliable,
so honorable, none need hesitate, but
apply at once to Becher & Price,
Columbus, Nebr., for a policy.
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The First Fair

OF the Driving Park and Fair Asso-
citation was given last week, Tuesday
to Saturday inclusive. The weather
opened favorably, but Wednesday
morning it began TO rain, continuing
till noon on Thursday. After that
no better weather could have been
asked for than was enjoyed until
Saturday evening. Floral Hall was
filled with a multitude of misceilane-
Gus articles, very tastily displayed,
descriptions of which would take q
page of the JOURNAL. The display
of stock, though good, was not near
ly what it would have been with
more favorable weather. That of
farm implements, buggies, &c, was
excellent, adding no little to the
attractions of the occasion.
The feature of the fair, however,
was the races, and near the Judges
stand could always be found the
crowd of interested, sometimes ex-
cited, spectators. We will try to
find space next week for the entire
list of premiums. The Association
deserves the thanks of the commu-
nifty for their public spirit, and for
the solid business way in which
everything has been done.
The Columbus journal., 1881-10-12
Communicated

Consistency, thou art jewel rare"
In looking owe: the last number
of the JOURNAL, | notice that the
city authorities have recently passed
an ordinance prohibiting BARRIERS
from exercising their vocation /" on
the first day of the week commonly
called Sunday" Now, though this
may sometimes be necessary labor,
yet to a casual observer it might
saem as an evidence of moral growth
in the community; yet by refer
ence to another column of the same
paper l find that son Sunday last
the race track was lined with crowds
looking at the speeding of the
horses" Let us not "strain out
gnats and swallow camels."
OBSERVER.
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STOSk SALE!

I will sell at the farm Of Jas. III.
Galley Il Bro, three miles east of
Columbus,
SATURDAY, OCT. lJTH, 1881,
Beginning at 10 a. III, sharp, the
following Stock and Farm Proper
ty, to wit:
.StOck.-SiXteen milch cows, q two
year-Old steers, = yearling steers, 9
yearling heifcrs. 9 spring calves,
three-year- old colts, , ycarling colts,
| sOrrGl mare.
Fdrm NdchjHCJy.-One Wheeler
No. reaper and mower. l McCOT-
mick Advance reaper and mower,
riding cultivatOr, , stirring plOws, L
dOuble-zhOvel corn VlOw, ] breaking
plOw, | corn shelter, | new corn
planter, l DOdd's spring hay rake,
aud many other articles too numer-
Gus TO mention, but useful to far
mers.
Terms of Sale: Ten dollars and
under, cash; above that sum, one
years time on good bankable pa
per, at eight per cent. interest.
Mrs. MAETHA BARROw.
John Huber, AuctiOnecr. 22-w-3
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Platte In NuckOIs.

DEAR JOURNAL: Your worthy pa
per arrives here on time every
Saturday and it is always welcome,
and is the first paper to come in for
examination.
Well, our old Platte county boys
here are all well, and nicely fixed ;
here are James and John Adams
and their families, William Sloane
and family, Adam Walkinshaw and
family, and Adam Glasgow and
family, all settled in together, max
ing little Platte county in Nuckols
county.
We have good community here.
About three weeks ago we organ.
lied Reformed Presbyterian con-
gregation in this place. Ten of the
members uniting were former resi-
dents of Platte county and seven of
the children baptized were born in
Platte county, and r. P. McKeown
of st. Bernard has a farm amongst
us here awaiting his arrival.
/ think this place would be hard
to beat for high winds. We are
having plenty of rain now, the
ground is we'll soaked, but l am
afraid it won't help the corn crop
this year.
Oct. 9Th, 1881. Bug EATER.
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The Platte County delegation
TO the Republican State Convention
voted for the nomination of Max
well for Judge, Fifield and Jenkins
for regents. They opposed unani-
mously the motion to nominate by
secret ballot; on the contest from
Boone county they voted to seat the
contesting delegates; in this case the
county central committee had as
sumed to select delegates to the
State convention, while the confess
tants represented republican mass
meeting called 10 protest and take
action against that of the committee,
There was, il seems, much more TO
be said on both sides, than was pre-
sented TO the convention, and, while
we think the committee exceeded its
just powers, under the circumstan-
ces, on the other hand, the call for a
mass meeting should have been
made by republicans, simply and
wholly, and without any reference
whatever 10 the Alliance.
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Ny anti friends are helping my
practice ''muchly,' the past week. |
have inserted nine full sets of teeth
(and it was not much of a week for
teeth either. | am not using any
cheap material of any kind, nothing
but the very best that can be pro-
cured. My work il well known to
be the very best that is done any
where, and many of my friends are
much annoyed by few parties try
ing to send them somewhere else
inst ont oj spite, but they soon find
il out, after they get nicely humbug-
ged. The reTB best sets cf teeth on
ceiiUlOM or rubber base, only
ten dciioTS. wish every lady to
understand that endeavOr to keep
respectable and run a respectable
Office aud ] wish all disrespectful,
hypOcritical vipers TO give me and
my office wide berth. Most respect
fully. 23w2 j. ). MCALLIsTER.
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Letter List.

The following is a list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the pOst-Office, in
Columbus, for the week ending oct.
&, 1881:
Az. E. Alexander.
B-Mrs. &. A. Berrey,* ID. ID. Bailey
Cd. W. Crocker, Anna Condor, Ham,
ilton Chuch, Mr.. Caldwell.
E-R. w. Estep#.
I'm. j. Fennan*.
G--Mrs. Mary Grace.
He, L. Hartford, Emma Horst,
John Hogland,* Gerd Hogelman, Lars
HolersOn*.
Newton Innel#.
J-Anna &. Johnson.
k-August kump.
IL. W. LantZ.
M-Emma MOorley, Mrs. Misaeps, e.
+. Menabach.
P-Wm. Paulisen.
RS. +. Robinson, Eddie Robinson.
S-Miss Stricken, John n. Schriner.
IA. Zerawina.
Those marked 49, postal card.
Held for postage--SOlonon Wember-
ger IL Co., Chicago, Ill.
If not called for in 30 days will be sent
to the dead letter office, Washington, ID.
&. When called for please say ''adyer-
tised," as these letters are kept separate.
+. A. GERHARD, Z. NJ,
Columbus, Nebr,
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Jos. Elliott continues TO eXer-
else his mechanical genius. His
latest novelty is an organ run by
waters, over. Using the power he
applied TO run a sewing machine, he
made an endless belt by sewing to-
gether eight tunes of music marked
on perforated paper; this, running
constantly through the little organ,
makes a regular succession of choice
tunes the good lady of the house,
firing of the sewing machine, could
change the belt to the organ, and
be regaled with choice music.
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Democratic 20. Conyen ton.

1t could hardly be expected that
Republicans should be oblivious to
the fact that the Democracy have an
organization in this county. The
truth is that thew have, ,"whaled" us
so often, now and theh, 'nat we nave
not been allowed to remain ignorant
OF the above-stateu iact' hepubll-
Cans, however, are cohVinceo that
they have learned STUNT vi 'ne close
secrets of Democratic CAN paisning,
and that hencefortn .ney snlall be
able to meet them mi'u .neir own
weapons, and prevah as"inst them
to a greater average extent than
heretofore. AS we cannot shut our
eyes to the fact that we have a DEM
ocratic party in the county, we give,
in brief, the action of their county
convention held Saturday last.
The convention was called to Or
der at III O'Clock by John Stauffer,
chairman of the central committee :;
j. b. Delsman was elected as tenn
porary chairman, and John AL
brecht as secretary-thet temporary
organization being afterwards made
permanent.
The proceedings ran along, as
conventions generally do, through
the appointment of committees on
credentials, permanent organiza-
tiOn, etc.
Most of the nominations were
made unanimously, by acclamation,
as John Stauffer for clerk; j. q.
Higgins for county judge a. .Heintz
for coroner; II. l.. Rossit9 pr sur
veyor and ID. T.. Kavaf h for
sheriff, all the present incumbents of
the respective Offices excepting Kav-
anaugh, a young man, and COM
paratively young politician, but
iHheriting share of that indOmita-
BILE energy which made his father so
formidable a force in our county
politics few years back.
There was some little contest on
commi ssioner,7 superintendent of
schools and treasurer.
For the former office, votes were
cast for Thomas Flynn, ID. Schup-
bach, j. B. Delsman, John Rickly
and j. Ernst, on informal ballot.
d. Schupbach was declared the nom-
inee OH the first formal ballot, re-
ceiving thirty votes.
The vote for superintendent stood
Joseph Braun, "a; Ed. Newman,
10; HI. Il. Spoerry, z; j. j. Maughn,
8 and Braun was declared the
nominee.
For treasurer, Charles Carrig had
III votes on the Informal ballot and
10 on the fOrmal,-James f. North
having the remainder, and being de-
clared the nominee.
To our Republican friends we
would say that if you wish to sue
ceed you must fill your ticket judi
ciously, and make the liveliest CAM
paign ever seen in Platte county.
The ticket of the opposition is not
weak by any means, but none of
them are invulnerable, for humanity
is not so,constituted. Let the GEN.
tral committee place in nomination
two good men for county judge and
clerk, and then all hands 90 to work
with will for the entire ticket and
nothing but the ticket, and all will
be well.
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Take Notice and Act Accord
ingly.

Have bought of Mr.. Geo. ID. FOs-
ter the stock of hardware and | am
TO be found at my old stand again
on 18th street, where | will wait
upon my old customers and friends,
and as many new ones as see fit TO
patrOnize me. My stock consists OF
stoves, shelf-hardware, tinware, cut
lery, rope, paints, glass and farming
machinery, which | propose TO sell
at the closest figures they could
possibly be sold for. All / ask is TO
try me, examine my goods and get
prices, and if you don't think you
get satisfactory and square dealings,
do not come again. Respectfully,
24-w-2-p ROBERT UHLIG.
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Omaha Markets.

Saturday last, potatoes were SELL
ing for S1.10 to $L.15; live chickens,
$3.50; eggs II to 1Sc butter, choice,
scarce at 20 to 25c--poor, no market
creamery Soc; onions $50 to
$l.60; cabbage $l.50 to $1.75; wheat,
cash No. 2, $l.161a /; corn, No. 2, 49 !;
oats, 367s cattle, good shipping, $4 ;
hogs, mixed packing, Sc to $6 45.
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ROBERT UHLIG, Sec'y.

p. S. Griffin received a letter
lately from his brother John S. of
st. Louis. lie gives it az his belief
that before next June corn will sell
al 81 and wheat 81 a bushel at ST.
Louis. He recommends that some
one of our citizens place himself in
communication with a st. Louis
daily newspaper, and send dis
patches from here regularly. 1t is a
good reminder to all, by letter writ
ing, by newspaper correspondence
and by every means available TO let
the advantages of our country be
known. In this way il is that the
population of country receives
accessions.
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AUCTION SALE.

The undersigned will sell at pub
lic auction on
TUESDAY, Der. Is, 1881,
at 10 O'Clock at his farm on Lost
Greek, the following described prop
erty: l span Of black mares and l
chestnut horse, harness and wagon,
sulky cultivstOr, sulky plOw nearly
new, 2 stirring plOws, drag, moving
machine and other implements nec-
essary for carrying on farm. Also
one COW, calf and pigs. The whole
will he sold without any reserve as
| am giving up the farming part of
my Business.
Terms All sums under SO cash
above that sum, l. months time on
good bankable paper, or 10 per cent.
off for cash. JOHN EUSDEN.
John Huber, ,Anctioneer. 23-w-2
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MAR RE D.

BALLARD CALKINS--At COlum-
bus, Oct. q, 1881, by Justice G.. Il. Bailey,
Mr.. John ii. Ballard and Miss Viola
Calkins, both of Madison Co., Nebr.
BODLE--SCHULTZ-At Columbus,
Oct. ., by Justice G.. L. Bailey, George
X. Bodle and Miss Louisa NJ. Schultz,
both Of Genoa. Nance county.
WS-THOMAZIN- 9th,
1881, at the residence of George Thoma-
zin, by Rev. A. Heinrich, Simon Bur-
rows and Miss Rebecea Thomazin, all
of Platte county.
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Live Agenf. Wanted.

To sell DIR. Chsse's Recipes or in
formation for Everybody, in every
county i'm the United States and
Canada. Enlarged by the publisher
to 6iS pages. IL contains over 1000
household recipes and is suited to
all classes and conditions of society.
a wonderful book and household
necessity. 1t sells at sight. Great
est inducements ever offered to book
agents. Sample copies sent by mail,
postpaid, for $500. Exclusive terri
tory given. Agepts more than
double their money. Address DIR.
Chase's Steam Printing House, Ann
ArbOr, Michigan. 20-m-3
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iness of the public entrusted to his
care. For what we regard as the
most important Office in the county,
Mr.. Hudson possesses the qualities
of experience, thorough knowledge
and spirit and determination to
represent the public desire.
LEWIS j. CRAMER,
the candidate for surveyor, was born
in Tiffin, Ohio, in lS47. He grsdu-
ated at Heidelberg College, Ohio,
engaged in civil engineering for two
years, and has been teacher the
remainder of the years of his man
hood. lie has been principal of the
public schools in district l Of this
city for the past five years and has
the affection and admiration of all
his pupils. He is thorough schol-
ar and most excellent man. In
appearance, the professor somewhat
resembles that sturdy republican,
James q. Blaine.
JAMES MoNCRIEF,
the candidate for superintendent of
schools, was born in St. Lawrence
Co., N. Y, June 5, 1852. He was
raised on a farm, his father. law
yer, residing in the suburbs of Og-
densburg. At the age of IA he
entered the academy at Lewiston
afterwards the college at Ogdens-
burg, and taking course in the
business college of Bryant q STRAIT
ton. At the age of nineteen he came
to Illinois, teaching in winter time,
and working on a farm in summer.
He has pursued the same general
course since he came to Lost Creek
precinct, this county, in 1875. having
been engaged in one district three
terms, in another two. When the
Office of superintendent became va
cant last winter, Mr.. Moncrief was
selected by the county commission
ers, and the manner in which he has
conducted his office since that time
has justified their choice. He is
well fitted for the position, and has
already won the esteem of the
public.
DIR. s. A. BONESTEEL,
the candidate for coroner, is too well
known as a physician of long and
extensive practice in this communi-
ty, to need any commendation from
us. No man in the county is better
qualified for the place.
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Last Call nSiremen.

All Members of Columbus Engine
Company No. /. are requested TO
attend the Special Meeting Thurs
day Eve, at Z 80 p. NJ, sharp, 10Th
October, to pay up their fines and
dues. Otherwise they will be ex-
PEELED from the Company, as a list
of all the Members in "Good Stand
ing" must be flied with the County
Clerk. Other important business
10 be transacted. 24-w-2
By order of the Company,
RoBFRT UUIIG. Sec'y,
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e. NJ. Thsyer's corn goes about
80 bushels to the acre, giving him a
realization OF $40 per acre. lie smiles
as he contemplates the following
transaction: Last July he bought
800 worth OF stock shosts. Since
then he has sold from the same lot
of pigs, $I90 worth and still has fif-
teen promising porkers worth S.
apiece. Ctty Republican.
The Columbus journal., 1881-10-12

Yesterday, while resisting officer
Mcmahon, who had a warrant for
his arrest, Charles Williams was
pretty severely handled. We have
no space for further particulars this
week.
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E.fray Notice.

Came 10 my place, twelve miles
due north OF Columbus, Sept. 9th,
one heifer = to = years old, all red
with white face. The owner is re-
quested to call, prove property, pay
expenses and take her away.
2O-w-5 MATTHIAS GoFDFN.
The Columbus journal., 1881-10-12

Pain from indigestion, dyspep-
sia, and too hearty eating is relieved
at once by taking one of Carriers
Little Liver Pills Immediately after
dinner. Don't forget this. For sale
at A. Heintz's drug store.
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DI e D.

SPIELM MAN-Sunday, Oct. 9th, 1881,
of summer complaint, Oliver Garfield,
son of Benjamin and Laura V. Spiel
man, aged II months.
Little Ollie was our darling,
Pride of all our hearts at home;
But an angel came and whispered
collie, darling, do come home"
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A Card.

For the many evidences of neigh
borly goodwill and tender SYM
pathy shown our family during the
last illness of our dear child, we
desire to return our sincerest thanks.
Benz. SPIELMAN.
24w-1 LAURA V. SPIELMAN.
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The Presbyterian Synodical
Missionary meeting is to be held at
Hastings, Nebraska, Oct. 18th and
Nth. As there is but one Presbyte-
rian Synod in this State, this meet
Ing embraces the entire State, and it
is earnestly hoped there will be
delegates from every auxiliary So
cicty in the State. Entertainment
will be provided for delegates, and
names of those going should be for
warded TO Mrs. NJ. X. Robinson,
(Synodical PresidenO, Humboldt,
Nebrasks, as soon as possible, that
Mrs. RSbiusOn may inform the
proper committees at Hastings. The
ladies of Columbus and vicinity are
specially invited to be present.
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Republican Central Committee.

The members of the Republican
Central Committee for Platte county
are hereby called to meet at the
Court House in Columbus, on
SATURDAY, Der. 18th, BPM.
for the purpose of nominating cam
didates for County Clerk, and Coun-
~ Judge, and for the transaction of
other important business.
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Barn, Too.

S. j. Marmoy of the Nebraska
House, Oh llth St, south of U. p.
depot, has recently made addition
to his barn, and is now prepared to
keep the teams of those who stop
at his house. 23-w-4
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Carriers Little Liver Pills will
positively cure sick headache and
prevent its return. This is not talk,
but truth. One pill a dose. See ad-
vertisement. For sale at A. Heintz's
drug store.
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NOiice.

Notice is hereby given that the
road passing my house is not public
but private, and my own, and | ex-
pressly forbid travel thereon except
to such as shall hereafter obtain
permission of me.
HERMAN WILKEN.
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Esfray Notice.

Came to my herd Sept. 81, two
year old red steer, one ear clipped.
II is thought to belong to a drove
of about 200 that passed through
Sherman precinct.
20w5 j. HENRY MEYER.
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William n. Knapp.

House, Carriage and Sign Painter,
CalsOmincr and Paper Hanger. The
best. Try me. Residence in South Co
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City Pronerfy for Sale.

100 lots in Smiths addition to Co
lumbus, in the northwest part of the
city. The most desirable residence
lots now in the market. Prices low
and terms easy.
SPEICE q NORTH.
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For sale or Trahe.

My house and lot in Columbus
lot 32xlG6. house 16x2f. Ia story, kiteh
en- 12xl2; cow stable, place for pigs, etc.
everything new and in good shape. viii
sell cheap for cash or trade for land
For particulars apply 10 this office.
2I-W-3pd
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Temperance.

The W. G. It. U. will hold their
next regular meeting on Saturday,
18th inst, in the Cong'l church, at
3 p. IN. THIRZA b. GERARD,
Secretary.
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THE JOURNAL.
WEDNESDAY OCT. Il, 1881.

communications, to Insure insertion
in the next issue, should hc in hand on
Mondays; if lengthy, on Thursdays
preceding issue-day. Advertisements,
of whatever class, should be IL hand hy
neon. Tuesdays.
Advertisements under this head -
cts. line first insertion, 10 cts. a line
each subsequent insertion.
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Ready.

Becker Il Welch at the Shell Greek
Mills are now ready to do grist
work.
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sheep for sale.

80 Ewes, 100 Lambs and 70 Me-
rinO Bucks. Ewes, So, Lambs. SI.75,
Bucks, so 70 $2j, at my place near Co.
lumbus. 2l-tf ID. a. LORD.
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Wanted.

The highest market price in cash
or trade will be paid for all the pO-
tatoes that may come to j. Il. Dels-
man 81 Co.
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Brick {.

Thomas Flynn is prepared to fur
nish brick, either at his kiln north
west of the city delivered anywhere
in the city, or built in the wall, at
reasonable rates.
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Don't forget that you can be wait
ed On by Mr.. Harry Miller, in your
own language, at Marshall Smiths,
in dry goods, groceries, boots and
shoes, notions, etc. 23-w-3
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Land for Sale.


1GO acres, ) miles west of Colum-
bus: - acres under cultivation. ~ acres
hay land; so an acre. on easy terms.
Inquire at JOURNAL Off ce.