The Columbus journal., 1891-10-28

u. b Duffy II hste with his men
and has started moving tho Boettchel
buildings to their new position opposite
DelsmaniG.
Saturday, while coupling cars
Willie 1eagher had tho index finger d
his LETT hand mashed, tho bone beina
somewhat bruised. He will not loose
any part OF it.
Mrs. Mary Morrow, who has been
afflicted by consumption for some yearsI
died yesterday morning. Tho funeral
takes place from tho residence ut three
this afternoon.
"A lady editor out west, under the
head Of communications, says: Especial
attention to mail correspondence" A
charming young lady does not need ia
be IN editor to give special attention to
male correspondence Marks and Re.
marks.
Presiding Elder J.E. Moore of Grand
Island, preached last Sunday, m ming
and evening, to very interested audi
ences at the N. E. church, advancing
some novel explanations OF passages Of
scripture, at least new to many OF his
congregation.
There will be an "old fashioned
kitchen" sociable at the NJ. E. church
Friday evening. Pumpkin pies and
apple sauce together with other ancient
dishes will be served by walters dropped
from fifty to . hundred years ago into
the year 1891. Supper at six O'Clock.
Mr.. Darrow, the old man from Ne
braska City, Who il detained here by the
authorities awaiting word from relatives,
should, We believe, be sent to an asylum.
It seems that he has no relatives who
are able to care for him as he should be
cared for, now in his old age.
After looking over the ground for
scouple of weeks and making q thorough
canvass, Nj. Kemp informs us that he
will not start q paper in Columbus at
the present, but will practice law in con-
nection with the real estate and collec-
ton business: We cieh him success in
"A fire started in tho grass on the
south side OF the branch track, Monday,
neal the fsh pond, and 500 spread
across Arnoldis addition and Oida.
Through tho united efforts of the section
gang and tho neighborhood, tho fire was
at last subdued without any damage, H.
though it was q close call in several
places.
Allen Gerard would make . safe
county treasurer, but there 10 no show
at all for his election, and 90 republicans
who have no candidate on their ticket
must choose between John Dack and
]. w. Lynch. The JOURNAL believes
both men are qualified for the position,
the tendency Of republican votes seems
cot toward Dack, and his election looks
sure.
j. B. Tschudy touched his game
foot on the floor Friday last for tho first
time since he had his leg broke, nine
weeks ago Sunday last. The bandages
have all been removed, and, though his
limb is swollen and the knee stiff, he
evidently will be himself again in a few
days. Comrade Miner has made him
q pair of clutches for his first walking,
and all his comrades will be heartily
glad when they can greet him again
sound and we'll.
AT r. II. Henryis rancho near, Bell
wood, Friday, one Of his barns was
burned at . loss Of $1,000, less $500 in
surance on the building, in the German,
Of Freeport, Ill, represented here by
Becher, Jaeegi & Co. at whose Office the
loss was adjusted and paid Monday.
Two horses were fatally injured, and
grain and machinery destroyed. Assoc
horse, usually kept in the barn, was
fortunately out at the time. The fire is
thought to have been caused by ashes
from q tobacco pipe.
H. j. Hudson, j. D. Stires and John
s. Freeman returned Friday from Lin
coin. where they had been in attendance
on the grand lodge I. o. O. F. It was
one Of the largest gatherings Of the
lodge ever assembled in the state, about
$50 in all, including the representatives
Of the Daughters OF Rebekah. The in
crease OF the latter branch Of the order
in the United States the past year has
been 17,484, numbering nov over $4,000
members. Much important legislation
was enacted at this session.
The following resolutions were ad-
opted at q special meeting OF Baker Post
No. 9 Of Columbus, Neh: Whereas, II
has pleased the Divine Master to call
from our midst our friend and c0mrsde,
John Hammond, therefore be it resolv-
ed, that We tender to his bereaved wife
and friends our sincere sympathy fol
the loss OF q loving husband and warm
friend. Comrade Hammond q ever q
friend to the friendless, and ready To
relieve the wants OF the needy, and help
the fallen. He VA q brave soldier and
a good citizen.
If any Of the candidates have moi
utilized the wonderful weather We have
been enjoying, it is their own fault sure
~. There couldn't have been finer skies
under which to make political hay, bu'
somehow the stacking has proceeded
very slowly. However, next Tuesday i
- presumed will find everything stacket
for Asepiao.7It will be we'll for thos
who shaii h found elected, If they cal
by soaak 6esns be imbued with tn
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