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The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

Fred. Gottschalk is one of the few Who
can tell OF the earliest history Of our
county and town, and ono Of the very
few who have lived continuously in the
same place. He, with Jacob Lewis and
George Rausch, started out from Omaha
in April, 1859, to found city. Passing
North Bend they reached the Loup and
marked the site OF the future Columbus.
Hon. I. N. Taylor, in his Centennial
pamphlet history Of those times, says Of
this incident:
Our Columbus party passed this spot
q month later and pressed on to their
destination on the Loup. OF course,
Gottschalk and Lewis c0uld point out
the spot, for they had been there. The
others too would readily recognize 1t, for
the river had been described as clear
and placid stream, deep but narrow and
abounding with fish. They halted at
noon ON the enchanting shore and gazed
with delight at the great fish lying far
down in the quiet water. W0lfel, as boss
carpenter, was enthusiastic and could
scarcely wait till dinner was finished,
before commencing the Loup bridge and
thus sealing the destiny Of the new city
against all rivals. Only Hummer was
somewhat incredul0us about that thing
being . rirer, and he strayed away along
the bank. Having rounded ono end Of
the river, legend saith not ,0hich end,
suddenly he confronted the camp from
the opposite bank, at which surprising
event the original explorers subsided and
the bridge builder withdrew his propo-
sition; and what is now known -
"McAllister's Slough" was left alone in
its glory. Proceeding westward eight or
nine miles they came upon the veritable
Loup whose rushing tide and boiling
quicksand put to shame the pretensions
OF McAllister's pond. Here they wisely
located, neither too far east nor too far
west as the whole sequel has proved, for
the true crossing OF the river on the
permanent line Of transportation over
the plains.
On returning to Omaha, town COM
pany was formed with the following
members: Vincent Hummer, captain;
Charles Turner, surveyor; John Wolfel,
carpenter; Fred. Gottschalk, Jacob
Lewis, Jacob Gutter, Carl Reinke, Henry
Lusche, Michael Smith, Adam Denk and
John Held, privates.
Mr.. Gottschalk is identified with all
the hardships Of pioneer life and now
lives on the old homestead adjoining the
city on the north near st. Francis
Academy. Mr.. and Mrs. Gottschalk
have one son, Fred, jr., who lives about
one block west OF his parents home.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14
Watches 4!

For boys $25O and upwards. Ladies'
watches $275 for solid silver cases up to
500 in gold, enamel and diamond deco
rated cases. A nice line OF chateline
watches. Ed. J. NEWCOMER,
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

Tho disposition q ohildrsa largely
depends upon health. II they arc
troubled With worms, they viii b irri-
table, cross, feverish, and perhaps eeri-
ously sick. WHTTEsSC CREAM VERMI-
FUGE i . worm expeller and tonic to
mako them healthy and cheerful. Price
. cts. d.. A. Heintx and Pollock 4 Co.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

The Western Stars, who gave the first
entertainment Of the lecture course on
last Thursday evening, we're fully up to
our expectations. Many words Of praise
from those in attendance and the appre-
ciative manner in which every number OF
the program was received and encored
by the audience are sufficient evidences
OF the high character Of the evenings
entertainment.
Each Of the three remaining entertain
ments are also OF high order. William
Hawley Smith, who will give the second
number OF the course in January, needs
no introduction to the people OF Colum-
bus. 8. Wright Butler Of Omaha, who
might fittingly be called "the Silver
will be with US in February.
Herbert Sprague, the eminent lecturer
and impersonator, will give the closing
number in March.
We have now met the total cost of the
course. and have seventeen dollars to
apply on the piano fund. We most
thank those who have given Us
their support We nov wish to cell one
tickets at ono dollar each for
the rest OF the season. Every purchaser
would receive full value for his money
and every dollar would be applied direct
y to tho piano fund. Tickets may be
had at Pollockia.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14
WANTED
1000 White Cats

Each 70 havs paintea On saeh a il
sides in the following black letters:
oUy 0lsoosds % e. ]. Mjevohsss,
Of which ~ Asve Tho largest assortmsot
that ever came 70 town in rings, sGuds,
brooches, pendants, etc.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

Henry Scorupa and his companion,
Who returned several weeks ago from
Honolulu. on S0day furlough, went to
Fort Crook. Omaha, last week and had
tho furlough extended thirty days.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

There are few ailments SO uncom-
Portable a. piles, but they can easily be
cured by using TABLER'S BUCKEYE
PILE OINTMENT. Relief follows its
use. and any one suffering from piles can
not afford to neglect to give it q trial.
Price 50 cts. in bottles, tubes IS cts.
DR.. A. Heintz and Pollock & Go.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

Mr.: Wagner hes sold his eight-acre
property west Of Tannahilrs to Henry
Creva Hr. Wagner u about to sell his
household goods at auction, and 60 back
to Germany to live. This viii b remsm-
bered - the Captain Wadsvorth prop
sety. Last year there vere sold o6 tho
place 90 worth Of grapes and go worth
Of cherries. By the way, Oolumbas usss
Q great deal Of fruit and thefe i . strong
demand for much moro than has yet been
Produced here-the homo product being
preferred before that brought in from
Other states Nra >Kinnan Of Polk
county sold vagon-loads Of apples hsee
last ssasou, and John Tannahill eighty
ssvsa bushsls oe cherries. Nebsaa1a-
grown fruit ol Ill kinds - . specially
1ns 1avoe.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

Peter Reede Of Lindsay, vas in
Humphrey Monday to go Df. Condor.
4f. Reede was fixing the generator q IN
scetylins gas machine when It exploded,
knocking out and breaking nix Of his
front teeth. Tho tseth were put back
into place and made fast With gold wire,
but Mr.. Reede will not use them for Q
few days yet. Mrs Gerhard Loseks
Was in town Monday to have DIN. NcKin-
Icy and Condor perform IN operation
for the removal OF . part OF tho lower
jaw which was diseased. .-Humphrsy
Democrat.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14
Ho, There, lister I!

Your wife wants chaAng dish or
baking diDh, soup tuEeeo Or some Of the
other nice and usseul Vare st Nisvohn-
|Wb JewolEy stoce.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

in the program sent out for the
State Teachers association to be held in
Lincoln, December 26-29, We notice that
Columbus is we'll represented. In .
debate, open to all on Resolved that the
Public Schools afford q Natural and
adequate preparation for Citizenship" :"
Mrs. Sarah Brindley leads the negative
side. Superintendent Leavy is also on
for discussion OF the question "How to
raise the standard OF our schools." In
the school board section, Hon. J. H.
Galley talks on the subject, school
board versus Truancy." The programs
throughout are very we'll selected, and
will no doubt be interesting to all.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

WIN. Poesch has everything in the
line OF candies, nuts, oysters, games,
toys, Christmas-tree decorations, etc.
Pure, freah cream candies speciality.
Nothing is nicer for q Christmas remin-
der than box Of candy, and you can get
none better than at VIM. Poesch's candy
factory, one door south Of Friedhof's.
His candies are all fresh, and OF the best
quality. Call and get prices.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

The Burlington" will make very low
holiday rates. Date Of sale commencing
Dec. a For full information call On
8 ]. Z. Con, ASsat
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

Saturday evening last John Behrens
q farmer living in northeasterly direc-
ton from the city some fifteen miles,
came to the city with his son, lad Of
twelve years, to do some shopping.
Late coming to town, it was later than
his usual time for starting home, bnt
still only late dusk. The team took
fright when near the Monastery, turned
east at the four corners at the sheep
ranch, where they turned the wagon
over into the ditch on north side Of the
road, throwing out the driver and his
little son. The father was fatally hurt,
the boy escaping with only few slight
bruises. The rear OF running gears and
wagon-box were left in the ditch, the
team continuing east With the fore
wheels, and soon turned to the right,
crossing the roadside ditch and breaking
through the fence into Gottschalk's pas
ture, then taking southeasterly course
until they struck the east line OF fence
about q hundred rods north Of Louis
Zinneckef's place, where they broke of
about dozen posts, killing ono horse,
which fell upon the other in such q
manner that the live horse could not
extricate itself, and remained in that
position until daylight, when it was
found and rescued.
The boy came to the sheep ranch and
informed them OF the runaway, telling
them he believed his father was killed.
He was immediately brought into the
Office on . cot, and DR.. Evans summoned
in haste from his residence, the doctor
the injuries fatal in q very
short time, but suggested he be taken to
the Sisters hospital. A sled was got
ready with abundant bed of straw, the
cot placed thereon, but death ensued
before the hospital was reached. The
chest was crushed in, and it is probable
that some broken ribs may have pene-
trated vital part.
We learn that Mr.. Behrens lost his
wife by death some two years ago. How
many children have been 90 suddenly
deprived OF their only parent We do not
know. They will have the heartfelt SYM
pathy Of all their acquaintance in their
time Of anguish.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

Tho two beautiful cantatas "Eman-
uel" and "As the Heart Pants" COM
posed by Mr.. Trimmer, and which have
been studied by chorus Of our singers
for the past six weeks, are to be given
Friday evening Of next week at the opera
house. Truly treat IL in store for the
mumc-Ioving people OF our city and
community. These two cantatas aggre-
gate nearly ono hundred pages OF solos,
duos, trios, quartets, responses, recita-
tives and arias, interspersed with many
bright, brilliant, beautiful choruses,
which will be sung with . spirit and
precision that must delight all who have
the good fortune to hear them. 2t
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

Prom a half-column article in tho
Schuyler Sun OF December 9, we see that
. man Who gave his name % A. Johns,
and Who went from here to Schuyler, .
smooth-talking fellow, started out to buy
horses at . good round price; pretended
to be buying for large firm in Chicago;
for some eleven horses to b
in by various persons; had .
check for SO on the Columbus Com
msrcial bank cashed, and it was after
wards asceFtained that no such man had
. deposit there; arrested for obtaining
money under false pretenses, given thirty
days in jail where he now u; it later
developed that he skipped board bin
of 3A50 in this city, and borrowed 1675
Of Schuyler man.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14
WANTED!
A Pair Of Glasses for tho Ego
Of tho Law.

Newcomer, the expert optician, can
not supply them, although can nt any
human eye that needs spectacles; have
done it for hundreds, can do it for You.
Makes q useful Xmas present.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14


-.
b. 4 II. TINE TABLE
0aeela. os1ves,
OOahs. uaoe0a,
Chlcago. oaete.
g. SeaeVh, Nalt Like City.
kaoaas CITY. Rogt1an4,
Sc. Leafs ssd all polats San Reaoc3seo oo6 all
est asd south. pelols west.
:. TRAINS DEPART.
No. - Passenger, daily except Sunday. 5iO q. n
No. - Accomm0dafi0o, daily except
TRAITS ARRIVE.
No. q Passenger, daily except Sunday. ~ p. n
No. "a Accommodation, daily except
Sunday lSV p. ID
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14
A 0rsae Ateractiea.


The public school lecture course COM
mittee ID prepared to give the people Of
Columbus . rare treat.
We have engaged the Salisbury Or
chestrs Of Chicago. composed Of 16
pieces, . hundred and fifty dollar at
traction. st . very low figure. This
orchestra u composed OF some Of Chi
cago6 best musicians from the famous
Theodore Thomas orchestra and tho
leading theaten.
Having performed in most OF the
Leading cities Of the west, they arc on
theif way eastward. and having no date
for December q, we secured them on
terms % low - to enable ~ to sell
tickets that would otherwise cost Is
csnts, at The following low rates: tickets
viii b sold at tho usual place, to hold
efs q season tickets 1t s. cents each;
tickets Tor the remainder Of the course,
this eateFtainment included, 81.25; reg
ulaf admiasiou, 5Ocents. All seats must
b reserved anew for this entertainment.
Board Win b open for reserved seats,
Monday, DEC. IS.
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

Don't fail to got the greatest two-step
OF the season the "Hoosier Poet March. -
All the bands will play it. Dedicated to
James Whitcomb Riley, whose latest and
best photograph appears on the title
page BY his permission. Send 25c in
postage for piano copy to Mannfeld
Publishing Co., indianapolis, Ind. "Put
in Bay q new and beautiful waltz for
piano or organ sent on receipt Of 25c.
The two compositions to one address 4Oc.
Reaching Oat.
J. F. Ssylor, a. president Of the Ne
braska State Teachers' association, has
sent out circulars to teachers, school
officers and also to associations like the
W. G. T. u. Chautauqua circle, Woman's
club, Child Study association, etc.,
urging them to send delegates to the
State Teachers' session OF 1888, Decem-
ber 1919.
The enrolment last year was I, ,Oe9, and
for this year it is hoped there will be at
least l,2OO. IL IL doubtless desirable in
every way that there be an annual gath
ering Of tho educational forces Of the
state locally the full force, AMI a. q
state, % many representative delegates
- can we'll Be accommodated ut ono
place. TO compare notes, to confer on
di6cult problems involved in school
keeping, school going, duties OF county
and city superintendent, principals, ETC.,
and to encourage each other in the good
work in which all are engaged, who are
walking conscientiously in the path Of
duty, in the light OF experience, science
The Columbus journal., 1898-12-14

00C0 Win 0lD E3PlO CtuyO0 WOtKs x06
high school Glasses arc doing good work
in bringing entertainers OF high stand
ing before the Columbus public.
Mis- Grace Taylor, daughter Of Mr..
and Mn. J. N. Taylor. vas married We'd
nssday noon to Mr. John n. Conway Of
Omaha, Rev. Hayes oGiciating. A few
friends were invited to dinner and . .
surprise witnessed tho wedding core
mooy. Mr.. Conway resides in Omaha
and i IN old friend OF the family. Hiss
Grace hes many friends vherever shs i
known and no praise i too good for her.
All her acquaintances wish the couple Q
long life full Of happiness.
Closing out sale of Millinery Tor the
Hoieaya Dewey Sailors, 50c. Sailors
and Walking hats, &c. and Soc. Chill.
drsnis trimmed hats, 25c. Soc and el!O0.
Sec our nice assortmeut of trimmed hats
Tor ladies. Sl.00 All pattern hats at
cost. s20O and 1250 hats for Sl.00 and
S1.& See our fancy ribbons Tor collars
and belta, 8 per osot a. Feather
Boas, for 50c. Ill Boas 33x Per cent oR.
Don't fail to call vhsn in search oe .
Christmas present 1nL u. W. Walters,
Thirteenth street.
Tho Fremont Tribune says Dodge
county got tie gold medal On its educs-
tional EXHIBIT at the Exposition. This
= mistake - Boone county got I'M
gold medal, and Dodge only got 4 gold
medal See!-Albioa Neva This i Ill
. mistakA Platte county holds The
REAL gold medal. We know TIN
because 10 have sssa Il, both idss.
6apssintsodsnt Lsavy carsfally protscts
Il in . bon, bat asy oas ean - Il b
calling at III o0ee.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
GRIM DEATH
 IS LOWERING
 OVER HER .COT Madeline Bouton Not Expected to Live. PERITONITIS HAS SET IN MUST UNDERGO ANOTHER sUR-
 GICAL OPERATION. Rallied Somewhat Yesterday, AL though for the Past Week Her
 Condition Has Been
 Most Precarious.

Dashing Madeline Bouton Is not expect ed to live. Peritonitis has set in and the actress Is pronounced by her physician to be in a most precarious condition.
 The last resort-another operation-is now but a matter of day or so. and must depend entirely upon the strength of the patient, who unfortunately at pres ent, is In very weak state.
 Miss Bouton, late leading lady of the popular Frawley Company, injured her self while rehearsing her famous dance, which she introduced in "Lost-24 Hours" Instead of immediately seeking the aid of medical assistance, the actress continued to pursue her professional duties, until her health was broken.
 Only after fainting dead away upon the stage did the lady consent to heed the admonitions of her medical adviser and go to a sanitarium for complete rest in the hopes of recuperating.
 Dr. Winslow Anderson had charge of Miss Bouton's case and counseled an oper- ation, which was performed at the Mo Mutt hospital on Sutter street about two weeks ago. After the operation, the pop ular actress began to mend rapidly until a week ago. when she suddenly had a reaction Since then she has gradually grown worse and yesterday her physician decided upon another operation as the last resort.
 When seen yesterday Dr. Anderson had not lost ali hope as to the possible recov- erey of his fair patient While admit ting that the lady's condition was ex- tremely critical, slight change for the better during the day, was hailed by the doctor as a good omen. He affirmed the report that another operation would have to be performed, and declared that even with every chance in her favor 1t would be many weeks before the beautiful ac- tress could be pronounced convalescent.
 No one is allowed to see Miss Bouton and no message from the outside world is carried to her. Her mother Is con- stant In her attendance, and she, the doctor and her pretty, saint-ltke nurse are the only persons permitted in the sick room where one of the most beauti- full women of the American stage lies tossing on her bed of pain and possible death.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
LANDING OF THE FRENCH. Historical Anniversary and the Open
 ing of Blarney Castle at. the

The Irish Fair at Mechanics Pavilion will again be open to the public at 1 o'clock this afternoon. The entertainment to-day embraces a band concert from 2 till 5:30 and from till 10:50 D. m. by Bennetts S band. In the evening the centennial of the landing of the French in Ireland will be celebrated. The date of the centennial was the 21st inst, but the rule that closes the fair on Sunday delayed the demon stration until tonight.
 There will be also special entertainments in number of the booths, and a special one in the art gallery theater, where Mrs. Alice P. Ludlam will present, with the aid of her pupils, ''Petticoat Perfdy." and recitations and plastique .posings The Closky will be arranged for display: and there will be many other attractions. The map of Ireland constructed of Irish sod has been completed, under direction of Miss Nellie Sullivan
 On Wednesday evening the grand march of the opening night will be repeated and Blarney Castle will be formally opened to which Uncle Sam will be royalty wei comed by the Maid of Erin.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
The Noted Physician
 Died Yesterday.
HIS FAME WAS WORLDWIDE
DEATH DUE TO HEMoRRHAGE
 OF THE BRAIN.
Overwork Broke His Constitution. The Career of a Man the State Can III Afford to
 Lose.

Dr. John F. Morse, the eminent physi- clan and surgeon, and chairman of the State Board of Health, died at 4:30 o'clock yesterday morning. The cause or death was hemorrhage of the brain, superin- duced by overwork and nervous strain. For two months prior to his last illness his friends and physicians had advised him to rest before he broke down. This he promised to do when his patients could spare him." The occasion came with his untimely death.
 Deceased was the son of the late pr. John F. Morse, pioneer and founder of the order of Odd Fellows in Germany and elsewhere in Europe. The young man graduated in the year of his majority from the Medical College of the Pacific as valedictorian. He later studied in the Heidelberg University and the University of Berlin, where he took bis degree in 1881, and thereafter visited the principal hospitals and clinics of the lar~e Euro pean cities, returning to San Francisco in 1882. He began practice at once with the eminent surgeon, the late pr. William A. Douglass, and assisted Dr. Douglass as a visiting surgeon of the City and County Hospital for six years. In the year 1883 he became surgeon of the German Hospital of this city and remained such till his death.
 on account Of his skill and popularity the demand on his energies was enor- nous, but he stood it bravely to the last. During the past few years he has per formed from four to five capital opera tions daily and in the three weeks prior to his illness he executed nine operations for appendicitis. The great surgeon al- most fainted at the last two operations, and went to his bed of death on the Sth inst. He failed rapidly, the vital machin- cry seeming to have been totally worn out and the efforts of his friends and physicians to relieve him were futile. He was attended by Drs. De Veccht, Baum. T. ,tzgibbons, Kerr and McMonagle.
 pr. Morse's fame as an original, quick, bold and successful surgeon was world wide. When but 29 years of age he per formed the first successful operation for aneurism of the abdominal aorta. This brought him congratulations from the greatest surgeons of the world, especial ly from Professor Czerny of Heidelberg and Verneuil, the eminent surgeon of Paris. This operation was but one of many unique and marvellous perform ances. One of his secrets of success was that he personally watched every detail which might effect success and never left his patient while anything could be done to afford relief. No sacrifice of time or labor was too great for him, and as a consequence he had a great host of warm friends who will sincerely mourn his ul-timed death. One of his marked char acteristics was diffidence and the great Verneuil, on recording in his celebrated
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22

work on aneurisms the first successful case of treatment of an aneurism or the abdominal aorta, remarks that Morse lto whom he had written) far from celeDrat- ing his triumph simply stated that this case, the first of its kind with fortu- nate termination, demonstrates the teas- ibility of the method of Professor Lo- retta for the treatment of aneurisms or the abdominal aorta. Elsewhere Tn ms work Verneuil calls the method or ope- rating the Morse operation which con- sists of filling the aneurism with fine wire and thus slowly coagulat1ng the blood into a solid mass, filling the cav
 As chairman of the Board of Health the deceased inaugurated many of the popu- lar reforms introduced by the present board. He was also chairman Of the ceiving Hospitals and Public Schools and Buildings. It was owing to his efforts that the food inspection and ambulance system and the branch receiving hospitals were established.
 pr. Morse had been president of the California Academy of Medicine, ot the San Francisco County Medical soclety, Medical Associations and has held or fees of honor and trust in both. As president of the Board of Health he made tour of the Eastern cities last year to study and report on the methods Of the various boards of health. He would have been appointed Commissioner of the Golden Gate Park had he lived
 Dr. Morse was prominent in many civic organizations, including the Odd Eel lows, Masons, Knights Templar, Elks, Native Sons and others.
 On January r, 1884, pr. Morse married Miss Alice Howell of Oakland. Three children-Douglas, aged 1S years; John aged 3-were the fruits of the union. These, with the widow, his aged mother, Caroline F. Morse. and two sisters Mrs. Morris Rehhsch and Mrs. w. w. Erskine, survive him.
 Deceased was born in Sacramento Sep tember 12 1857.
 The funeral services will take place at Masonic Temple corner Post and Mont streets, tomorrow, at o'clock p.| m. under the auspices of Excelsior Lodge, F. and A M. All organizations proposing to attend are requested to be present promptly on that hour.