The Columbus journal., 1892-06-15

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Mrs. Voss last Wednesday evening, give,
by the Presbyterian ladies, was a YER,
enjoyable affair.
Mrs. Zinnecker started Friday fol
Ohio, called by the serious illness of he,
daughter, to whom Miss Bertha wen
several months ago.
Contrary to general expectation, tn.
jury in the case of Jacob Louis agains
the Union Pacific R,y Co. returned
verdict of no cause of action.
Prank Rorer gives quite a graphic
description of the national republican
convention at Minneapolis, he having
witnessed one nights session.
A heavy rain Sunday night not only
laid the dust but made the roads muddy
and gave the corn and other grain in the
ground some needed moisture.
C. A. Snow & Co.'s pamphlet, in.
formation and Advice about Patents
Caveats, Trademarks. Copyrights, etc.
may he obtained free at this Office. If
W. J. Irwin was in the city Satur-
day. He is still troubled with a slight
lameness, the result of the fail Of q
horse upon his leg some six weeks ago.
Ladies shoes,
Children's shoes,
Mems shoes,
At greatly reduced prices at Stonesiferis.
The name of Miss Anna L. Baker OF
Norwalk, Ohio, is to be added to the list
of teachers az published in The JOURNAL
of last week. The language teacher has
not yet been named.
800 acres of good land in section G,
town II, range l east, for sale for CASH
Those wishing to purchase all or any 80
Of said tract, please address NJ. X. Tur-
ner. Columbus, Neb.
WIN. Coon (said TO he Columbus's
Coon of a year ago. was arrested the
other day at Council Bluffs on 4 charge
Of stealing diamond valued at $75. He
jumped a SIG board bill here.
About 115 people went over to Da-
vid City Monday to attend the Temple
Of Fame" Everybody did we'll and had
a good time. The house was we'll filled
with an ~appreciative audience.
Soldiers Reunion at Grand Island,
Aug. % to September 3, inclusive. One
fare for the rohnd trip. A program to
please everybody. Camp ~accommoda-
tons more ample than ever before.
Sunday service at the NJ. E. church,
corner Fourteenth and Nebraska avenue,
J. B. Leedom, pastor. Preaching IL
a. NJ. theme, "An Example" s. S. II m.
Evening service 8, subject. "a Garden"
Everybody welcome.
The new front plate window glass
in Galley's dry goods store improves the
appearance very much, and with the ad-
dition to the back of the building he has
one of the best store rooms in the city.
About one hundred went down to
David City Monday on a special OF the
B. & NJ. to attend The Temple of Fame
given there Monday evening, by Colum-
bus. Bellwood and Platte Center talent.
Mrs. NJ. Brugger entertained about
fifty ladies at an afternoon coffee Satur-
day. in honor of her sister Mrs. DeFord
who is visiting here. Refreshments we're
served and all pronounced it a very
pleasant afternoon spent.
The state board of equalization has
lessened assessments for Platte county
by the following sums on the Union
Pacific property, S5,634,5O; Tourist Car
Co., 1909 ~; Pullman Car Co., S294,27;
Western union Telegraph Co., $1O22.5O.
The Nebraska law is not one of
license for houses of prostitution-they
have no legal existence in the state.
This is public opinion, and no amount
of talk otherwise will either change the
law or relation of officials to its enforce
ment.
TORNADO. the storm king, is ont on
his summer tour, and may take a trip
through Platte county, calling at Co
lumbus. Protect your property by
taking a tornado policy" of H. j. Hud-
SOD, Office on Olive street, opposite Me-
ridian hotel. tt
B. F. Baird of ST. Edward gives it
as his opinion that corn should be plan
ted on fall blowing. There are several
reasons for this, among them that the
soil is cleaner of weeds. more finely pull
verified, can be planted earlier, and crop
grows better.
National Competitive Drill, June Ii
to 70, cheap rates to Omaha. For the
above occasion the Union Pacific will
sell tickets TO Omaha and return at
greatly reduced rates. For full infor-
nation apply to J. r. Meagher. Agent
UP. System, Columbus. 67-S2t
The experts have filed their reports
as to the examination of the county
~treasurer's books during the terms of
J. w. Early and c. A. Newman. The
contents are of course not public prop
erty until after the reports pass to the
county board Of supervisors.
The Columbus Sanitarium is doing
a rushing business. Mr.. Swartzendru-
YER established a branch at Schuyler
last week: DR.. Voss establishes another
this week at David City, and Mr.. Woos-
ley goes to Central City, Clarks, Silver
! Creek, Palmer and St. Paul to establish
| branch Offices.
Columbus will have a larger Fourth
OF July celebration this year than they
have ever had. About two train loads
of people have been guaranteed to come
from Omaha on the excursion to spend
the day. The committee on raising
funds for the expences report 1attering
success. There will be several of the