The Columbus journal., 1881-08-31
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Messrs. Ernst 4 Newman, purposes
devoting his attention to the pur.
chase of grain and stock. He would
like to have all his old friends call
and see him, especially those who
are in debt to him.
Jos. Gross has purchased VI.
kellner's interest in the business al
Madison, which will hereafter be
conducted by Gross Bros. Jos. will
move to Madison, occupying the
house of G.. Alstadt on Ministerial
Avenue. So we learn from the
Madison Chronicle.
Did you ever lose Anything by
fire? No? Then, you don't want
to, and to be sure that you do not,
call on Becher 4 Price before it is
too late, and get your property in
sured against loss. They represent
the best companies, and only such
as treat their patrons fairly.
Mr.. A. heinrich was in town
yesterday. He had q number of
well-to-do German farmers from the
eastern part of the county looking at
his fine stock. They greatly admir-
ed Baron Oxford, Angeline, Golden
Maid, Queen Esther, and some of the
young things-Sir Lawrence, Ne
brasks King and Queen of the West.
"A number of prairie fires are
reported already, thus early. Very
much care must be taken in Nebras-
ka this year or there will be unusual
loss by fire, ss the growth Of grass
and weeds has been enormous. II
every body would obey and help en-
force the laws on this subject tens
OF thousands of dollars would snnu-
ally be saved.
Grow Dog, the Indian who killed
Spotted Tail, passed through the city
Sunday, bound for Deadwood.. in
charge OF two men. He was inter-
viewed in the sign language of the
plains by Ed. Burgess. He said he
killed Spotted Tail; that they had
him, and he didn't know what they
were going to do with him; he was
q man yet, and was not afraid.
The hay harvest continues with
unabsted vigor, and there will be
thousands of tons Of it for sale in
Nebraska. There is no foretelling
what the demands of the coming
winter may be, but if it should hap
pen as it did last season, some Of our
farmers will make money. Last
season was unprecedented, but hay
may possibly reach SIS 9 ton again.
Doc. Thurstou received last
week one of the latest improved and
best dentists chairs made. II is
better than it looks, for the comfort
able entertainment OF those unfortu-
nate victims of tooth ache, &c whose
sgonies will be somewhat mitigs-
ted in its arms. 1t cost $3.50. We
are pleased to notice that the DIR. is
gaining quite a reputation, elsewhere
as well rs here, in his line of work.
The fire alarm was given last
Friday on account of smoke seen
in the "bottoms." The "Hookies"
were promptly out, and got we'll on
the way before it was learned that
the fire was being conducted by pri-
vate enterprise for safety to prop
erty. However, it is always best
for firemen to turn out promptly on
tap, as Columbus firemen have never
failed to do, because mistakes will
occur.
The Odd Fellows of Fremont
passed through the city Wednesday
last on an excursion to Grand Is
land. While waiting for the east
bound train to pass two ladies came
near losing their lives, by the pass
age of the engine. One of them got
out of the way in . hurry, while the
other was struck slightly and whirl-
ed around, but escaped without Sc
rious injury. 1t was a severe ner-
vous shock to the spectators.
The Seventh Day Adventists of
this state will hold their annual
camp meeting at this place, begin
ming Sept. 2lst and continuing till
the 9th. Elder G.. |. Butler and
other representative men of the de-
will be in attendance.
The camp is to be located about one
half mile southwest of the city in q
grove near the Loup bridge. The
principal meetings will be held in 8
large and comfortably seated tent,
40x6O feet, while several tents some
what smaller will be pitched for the
Of those who are not
provided with family tents. Their
bills invite everybody.
On last Friday Annie Dee was
arrested on q charge of keeping a
bawdy house. She had q hearing
before Judge Higgins, plead guilty,
and was fined $50. On the same
day, on a similar charge Mary
BeLisle was arraigned. Her hear
ing took place Saturday before
Judge Higgins and jury, McAllis-
Ter Bros. representing the prosecu-
ion and Messrs. Sullivan and Bow
nan the defence. The case was
.ried to a Jury of i've who returned