The Columbus journal., 1888-05-02

At the county court, Saturday, hi
Honor, Judge Hudson, admitted to pro
bate the will of David Murphy, deceased
J. B. Shillito, John Hennessey and Johl
Lowrey we're the witnesses to the will
Mrs. Ellen Murphy was named as exec
utrix.-The petition Of W. J. Thurston
admir- of the estate of James W. Dickin
son for an extension of time to Oct. I'd
IS. to settle the estate, was granted, i
appearing that there are ~real-estate in
tsrests now in litigation, which vii
prevent a settlement before that time.
John Tannahill, who has charge o.
the matter, wishes the people of Platte
county to know that he wishes to secure
for the Platte County Exhibit at the
State Fair a half bushel each Of all kinds
of grain, samples Of fruit Of all kinds
sections Of trees, samples Of tame and
wild grasses of every sort, grain In small
sheaves, vegetables Of all varieties. and
anything else grown or manufactured III
Platte county. All these articles will be
brought back from the State Fair, or en-
tered for premiums at our county fair,
and owners can obtain them on the last
day Of the far. For further informa-
ton, address John Tannahill, Colum-
bus, Nebraska.
The mayor, by his vote, said that
there are no houses OF prostitution in
the city. 1t would have been more N
sistent with his course as mayor to have
said that We have houses Of prostitution
among us, but for some reason unknown
to all good citizens) they are permitted
to DIV their nefarious business to the
scandal and shame of the community.
1t is preposterous to think that they
would defy the city authorities to do
their best to GUST them from the place.
Everybody that knows anything about
it understands now, if they did not be-
fore, that the mayor Of Columbus is Qor
reason) in favor Of tolerating these
sinks of pollution in the city. Comment
such a state OF affairs is not neces
sary. 1t might have been gratifying,
however, to some Of the mayors long
time personal friends if he had given his
reasons for his vote.
Daily excursions have been arranged
for over the Union Pacific Railway, to
San Francisco, San Diego, Cotton, Los
Angeles, San BerLardino and San Jose,
also to Portland, Oregon, at
$1,000 for the round trip. Tickets are
good GO days for the going passage and
good for the return trip for six months
from date Of sale, with the usual stop
privileges in both directions within
these limits. These tickets are also good
by way of Denver and Salt Lake City in
each direction. The Agent, Mr.. J. r
Meagher, tells us quite a number are
thinking of making the trip soon, and it
be we'll for those intending to go
select parties to e him and arrange
for their accommodations. Mr.. J. b.
Frawley, Travelling Agent, Union Pacific,
at Omaha, is arranging for these select
and will be glad to give any fur
Their information in regard to these ex-
,~ursions. Parties who prefer car cores
pond with MI. J. Tebbets, G. P. & T. A.,
Omaha, Neb.
A former resident of this vicinity
who happened to he present at the last
Meeting of the city council declared the
next day that a man of family who had
lad any notion of locating in this city
would now think several times before
to bring a family of children
lere. Another said, Il make pretty good
wages as a workman here, but if such a
state Of affairs as that shown last night
continues, it would be a long time be-
ore I would invest a cent, little as I
nave, in anything 1 could not pick up
md move away with me, any day" As
/ benefit to the town, looking toward
he future, the question is whether a
policy" contrary to law, in defiance Of
and of decency and good morals
hall he maintained, to draw thither the
'cum of the world, the dissolute of all
classes, or whether the laws shall be On
'orced as they should be, to the exclu-
ZION of prostitutes Of both sexes that we
nay have a community reasonably de-
to all good people.
The Abbey's Dramatic Troupe open
ID at the Leland Opera House last even
ng to a large and appreciative audience.
The company is a double one-the only
louble company in the world. Two
two Lawyers, and the most
Eva ever seen on any stage.
She is only four years old. She is very
very talented and a delightful
title vocalist. Her name is Genie Furs-
nan. The leading characters in the
company are rendered with great spirit;
he famous Hyer Sisters making two
cry remarkable Topsys. Their splendid
'oices, made a most pronounced i'm
PRESTON, while their piquant acting was
extremely captivating. This prolific fun
,ept the large audience in laughing good
lumor during every act. The two law
'ers, by Messrs. Smith and Mann, I'LL
he bill" admirably. They are excellent
VIM. Lannigan gave us an
xcellent st. Clair, while Irene Lanni-
AN made a hit as "Aunt Ophelia." The /
'iece is nicely mounted. The planta-
ion songs are rendered admirably by
colored men. The dogs per
ormed their parts with entire success.
ALBANY Argus. At Columbus Opera
House this Wednesday, evening.
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