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The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25
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The County Sunday School corven-
tion viii hold their annual meeting II
the Congregational church Of this city.
Saturday and Sunday. Nov. 1 and ). z.
e. Pollock OF Beatrice. field secretary.
and G. G.. Wallace OF Omaha. state pres
Ideut, will both De present. 4 program
has been prepared including, besides
these gentlemen, c. ". Talbitzer, prssi-
dent OF the county association OF Moo
roe. Rev. Yost and Prot. Williams OF this
CITY. Special musical selections from
Mrs. Warren. Mr.. and Mrs. E. Erskine,
Miss Esnel Galley. Mrs. E 4 Chambers,
Mrs. Carlow and Prot. Gariich viii help
to make the program Of greater interest.
NJ. Erskine viii direct the congregation
singing.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

-Gentleusn OF the democracy OF
Platte county, don't create a panic by
your anxiety for votes. There Is al
ready feeling enough Il Is best Go allow
each candidate 20 conduct the affairs Of
the term for which De Is elected. and
stop OF snort a. the end These tie
ups, arrangements. states. contracts. or
whatever other name you NAV please 10
I'VE them. by which a Present official
and candidate agrees 10 step aside two
years hence and allow a present deputy
a free field and his help To the nomiua-
lion, himself 10 have the place OF deou-
~, are getting a little too mouotonous.
The spirit Of our free institutions Is o
favorable 10 the creation and the con-
clnued kseping up OF an Office holding
claSs-it isn't best FOR the character OF
the citizen He should be willing. al
things being equal. TO assume the dulles
and cares OF Office, occasionally, whsu
called thereto BY the vote OF MS fellow
citizens, out 10 make an ou5-and-oUG
life business OF 1t Is not II accordance
With the spirit Of American Institutions
GIVE Us an entire change OF our officials.
AZ least occasionally We have found II
a very safe thing or county treasurer,
and let rs keep IL up. and apply u 10
the other Offices. As well You do these
and such like things By your votes.
Vote the republican ticket
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

Charles ". Jens showed the kind Of
man he IS. while he was ID the service 10
the Philippines. There was no more
popular officer | I the regiment. and the
mer under him vers treated As brothers.
Always cousidsrsre Of others needs, be
was a friend as well a. an officer. prompt
TO do duty. and prompt TO relieve suffer
ing where he could do so. He mad the
respect Of all. and the love Of those VINO
served under him. Such a man. With
such traits OF character, would make a
du1iful public official wherever he might
be placed He would De the servant OF
the people and not a would-be boss,
accommodating N the line OF business
connected with the Office. and yet strict
" attentive 10 duties prescribed by
statute. Jeus Is all right
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

The Noupareil gives a Lengthy ae-
count Of the destructive wind storm
that hit Central City Sunday week We
coudense from It that the wind blew a
gale all day, sometimes amounting 20
almost a tornado. Considerable damage
vas done ove Merrick county II the
way OF ~upruotInG trees. vreckInG build
In2s and blowing down corn II the field.
John Holtorfs large barn vas con-
pleeely wrecked. the wind carrying IL
out through the orchard and demolIsh-
ing twenty-five bearing apple trees At
Chapman the wind blew with terrific
force and caused genera alarm The
family OF P. O'Hsru fearing that the
house WA In danger ran outside. HIS
daughter. Maggie O'Hern. was struck II
the head by a piece Of board. or other
debris. tracsuring her skull fatally. She
died from the effects OF her injuries al
: p. u Tussday. Her skull vas terribly
crushed and 10 amount OF surgical skill
could avail II saving her life. She vas
fourteen years OF age and her tragic
death was a great shock TO the COMM
nifty. When injured she vas Carrying
her baby brother and eudeavOrIn9 10
protect MIN from the storm. The child
was UcIriUraC.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25
New Hook and Ladder Truck.

Wednesday last the lew hook and
ladder truck ordered OF S-agrave L Co,
manufacturers Of Columbus. Ohio. was
received here. and 5000 at home" II
the Eleventh street fire nall Every
body VINO sees II has some name for L.
dandy and -daisy- being most II evI-
dsnce. Il Is certainly a fine truck. and
very complete. costing about 500
Among a number OF bids, that Of Sea
graves was the lowest. others running
20 SI-N and SI4ON.
The truck Is a beauty. Il marvel Of
steer mainly. with some wood. and con
plsCe II al It's appointments In the
first place II Il very easy running. five
men pulling II from the depot The
framework Is built DC the truss prIncI-
pie. everything beng arranged for the
Utmost security II transit and rsaiI-
Tess IN handling
The ladders are the finest and latest
devices OF mechanism for strength and
Ii9htness. and evIdeutly leave nothing
: De desired for the purpose for which
they are designed There are Two OF 3
feet each or I. N extension form, one Of
l.; Ore OF II: one Of -. one Of 81. the
latter Two making II extended form a
u: foot ladder.
There ara grab hooks. sho7eis- pitch
FORKS crOE-Dars. axes leather buckets.
a splendid gong. lanterns. etc
Among me important appliances are
three smoke protectors for 1se II close
quarters. These ara said 10 Dc AZ ex-
~cslIenr thing and good for a ffteen
minutes fight II smoks. eyes. nose.
mouth and ears being protected from
injury and Vet these important avenu-s
OF Information available. as much as nay
be, through IsIngiass and mOtsGsned
sponge
We suppose that the truck which mas
been u use vii De for sale. and doubt
less some town n heed vii De able 10
get a bargain II II
Columbus = not roE eYcelisd any,
where that xe know Of Il appliances for
fighting fire or for the effectiveness Of
lis fire department. taxing INTO account
ths size Of the city
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

~eio9asucs, VII. logic. originality and
beauty. and wherever she goes she Ii
bOunt 20 Meet With succsss-Omaha
Bee.
She mas demonstrated 4 vOmanis
power To earn golden opTniocs OF The
platform As a observation-disclosures Inter
Ocean.
Her lecture was Frequently applaudet-
and was vel calculated 20 IncIre health
tUI thought Il WIS, moreover. rchIy
spIcsd with humOr and rncidenL-Uuca
Observer
This vii be first Lecture % the High
school lecture course. Season sIckets
81 For this entertainment ocly. . and
&c Tickets for sale by members OF
lIO and IunIo- grades, or az POlIOcks
drug store. Date Of Lecture Thursday.
October II l>9e.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25
COLUMBUS MARKETS.
Enquire OF HerrIck-

-EuGuIre OF Herrick-
- Fine lob work done al TIE JOURNAL
.oHce.
DR.. Naumann. dentist. thirteenth
street Z
Plenty OF hogs are being brought to
market
Room moulding. : cents per foot, at
Her-Icks- 81
DR.. Seymour here November ssh for
one day only. At
DR.. Baker, physician and surgeon
oHce Olive street 4
-Th-eshinc l. the genera orusr OF
the day OF the farms
-Dr. L c. ycss- Homeopathic poysi-
sian. Columbus, Neb.
Bring Is your iob work We vii
erdeavor u please VOC
W. I. Mexican, Merchant Tailor
opposite Meridian hotel L
We can get tor you any newspaper
or magazine you may WISH
A fine shower Tuesday forenoon
wonderfully treshened the arr
-Eerriek has Just recerved a carload
. Of fresh novelties and furniture =
For fine watch repairing, call &C
Carl FroeusL- 18th ST. Columbus. Neh.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25
Major J. y. kIIiau returned Frid.

Major J. y. kIlIan returned Friday
from a months trip through the states
Of New York and Pennsylvania He was
with the Tenth Pennsylvania regiment
at the Dewey reception IN New York
city. the only regiment participating N
the monster parade which had seen ser-
vice IN the Philippine Islands, and the
vast multirudes went wild with enshu-
siasm when they came In sight. Major
kuian saws be never saw such crowds as
N New York. and could never have
imagined a sight Ike Il. For sever
miles the streets roots. windows and
temporary porches were a g Of faces.
The Major travelled through PennsyfVs-
ria with the republican state canii-
dates making speeches. and they we're
greeted everywhere with great crowds
Of enthusiastic people.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25
lHmr CoUne-

The first entertainment Of the Colum-
bus High School lecture course VII De
given IN the opera house. Thursday
evening, Oct a6. 1929
The pupils ~ish To make this course a
popular one and VIII use the money ~
ceived from season tickets to secure
talent so that the number Of entertain
ments vii be determined BY the num-
Der Of season tickets sold We feel con-
6dent Of Ave entertainments and pos
zbty nor The price OF these tickets
10 slO. II YOU have not been visited
by members Of the school YOU can secure
season tickets from any member OF the
Senior or Junior grades or al Pollock's
drug store. Please secure a season
ticket at once and help to increase the
number Of entertainments N our course.
AARJoRT WILLIAMS.
Secretary
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

William 7. Craig OF Monroe. The
republican candidate for county superIn-
rendsnt Of schools. was born al PARIS.
Bourbon county. Kentucky, January IS,
1870, and 1t IL something 90 say Of a
ksnsuckian borr- that his father fought
for his country Ii the war for the Cuioc.
Young Craig came 20 Illinois With MS
fathers folks II 1876. He received MS
education az Branches college az
AcCoan- graduating II the business and
commercial course. BE Taught school
two terms to obtain money TO attend
college, and. after graduating. taught / c
the primary departments Of the college
about FIVE years. In 1855 ne came TO
Nebraska locating al Friend. and 70
Platte county May =, 1896. He Is II
the land loan and collection business a.
Monroe, and Is ~EelEknoEu FOR ais strict
attention 10 business. and his general
ability a a young a II elected TO
the Office Of county superintendent Of
public schools. ne vii not regard the
Office . a place for personal aSzrandlse-
ment; he vii not assume the position OF
a boss OF the teachers Of the county. OF
endeavur 20 p~erpstuase his Official hold;
he VIII devote bus time and talents 70
the good OF The schools OF the county,
assisting IN every Legal and legitimate
way. both stockholders and teachers In
Their work bot II no vay beng auto
cratic or dictarorial. but simply acting N
the line Of duty. Nj. Craig "A married
December Is, 1887, To Miss Ida Suyer.
and appreciates as q father, me import
NICE Of edncatioa 70 the youth Of the
land.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25
Miss Ere PicksrIL who has be

Miss Erie Picksrill, who has been
teaching Columbus classes IL physical
culture 4 few days back. mas shown
special aptuess II her line OF work. and
has had marked success with her pupils.
We attended the first entertainment
gwen N the opera house. and were very
much pleased with the special studies
put upon the stage-beaurifuI illustra-
tons, II the poetry Of pose and motion.
OF the finest sentiments Of the human
mind. The native simplicity Of the
little men and women Il the mInuec was
4 very pleasing finale to the evenings
entertainment.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

Dennis g. Harrington the rep1blI-
can candidate for supervisor, districts
SIX and seven- vac born AZ Gasporr-
Niagara county, New YORK. II 1851. His
parents moved 20 Michigan, where they
lived three years: then to Jasper county,
Iowa. three years; then 10 Lancaster
county. Nebraska where he lived and
worked or a farm TIL 1876: thee To Iowa
again remaining SIX years He then
vent To Cheyenne, Wyoming. IN 1855,
remaining as foreman Of the Warren
Live Stock company FOR fourteen years.
and came 20 Duncan. Platte county, II
49,, where he has for g considerable
portion Of the time ever siucs been their
resident manager. he Is row In the
gram business AZ Duncan for himself
and Is not only one IN interest with TIE
citizens o; the districts. but understands
and appreciates their needs and when
elected to the Office VII serve them as a
good faithful business man. honestly
and effectively Not An o~fice-seeker.
you VIII find him N Office seeking TO
carry out the wishes Of the people with
reference TO the business Of the district
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

The Fremont Tribune takes the fol-
lowing shot az the New Argus OF this
city: Il Platte county popuiist paper
has disposed Of 4. E. OIeson very effect
ually as a candidate for district Judge.
It has attacked his age. which Is a very
vulnerable point and the attack Is likely
To subarrass him seriously. That NJ.
Oieson Is under 3 Is a eross outrage
and the probabilities are there viii De a
great many Indignation meetings held
all over the five counties comprising the
Sixth district Farmers viii abandon
their cornields and lift up their voices
and demand 90 know OF Nj. OIesuu what
satisfactory, legal excuse ne can give for
not beng born sooner. IL boots moth
ing that he Is conceded 10 be well versed
II the law. WHAT the people want 20
know Of him Is WY he hasn't wrinkles
ou his face, a feeble step and vhIskars A
foot and a half long. Nj. Oteson should
know II Is high time We we're calling a
malt on eiectIng people "a otice, who are
under 90"
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

Don't forget the republican city
ticket. .. c. Shannon has made one Of
the best assessors the city ever had; has
given good satisfaction 80 far as We have
ever heard. and deserves reelection J.
NJ. Curtis and Frank Taylor viii make
excellent Justices, both having a keen,
quick eve for seeing he salient features
of a dispute. and OF getting at the right
OF Il. Marve Etstou and Mike WEIGH.
the candidates for constabies have both
had experience N this line Of work, and
have both proved their ability to prop
eriy manage Just such an Office.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25
-CapraIn Charles u .Jsrs the

Captain Charles ". Jens. the re-
publican candidate for county clerk. Is
gaming votes right along, and is coming
II on the home stretch all right. he
has not vet Monday returned from his
visit east. among MS old friends. where
ne vas az the time the convention NOM
mated him. but be Is expected any day
now. Reports have been Indussriously
circulated that he would not accept the
nomination; that ne would decline the
nomination. etc. but We have il from
reliable authority that he vii very
shortly De here, and make the ampaisr.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25
Matilda Fletcher.

Matilda Fleschsr's lectures are full Of
thought and strong II good nse while
from beginning TO end they glitter with
a continuous sparkle OF beautiful Ideas
and exquisite sediment She IS a per-
SOC OF correct speech and great soul
Iowa State Register. Des MoInes-
She Is possessed Of all the qualities
that 20 70 make al elective speaker,
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

The Lincoln Journal ID giving a
revlew OF the republican central con
mittee arrangements OF meetings over
the state makes the following mention
MAJOR J. v. kiliar of Columbus. VINO
was with the First regiment IN the Phil
ippInes. has returned from campaign
work IN Pennsylvania. BE viii begin
Immediately With ms work II the state.
The dates for his meetings have already
been published The major Is an inter-
estIns speaker and he has had great
success With MS work IL the east
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25
Bring us your sam
pies of Omaha dry
goods. es1pare md Ne
vill save yss Money. E.
D. Fitzpatrick.

james E Smith Of Monroe has
passed the S9,h anniversary Of his birth
day. The occasion Vac celebrated Moo
day week AZ his home near Monroe. Rev.
Weed CT thus city. or behalf Of the
Quests. presenting NJ. Smith with a
gold-hesdeG ebony cane.
We notice that night schools Are
coming into greater vogue II the cities.
and are beng provided as A essential
part OF the public school system. For
those Who Il by necessity compelled TO
work for . living during the day. the
night schsoi u Of great value.
-Nembefs OF the Reese club are r.
4ussted to meet q. the club room Fri
day evening. al 81, 70 receive badges.
This 10 the evening OF Senator Far
banks speech. which Of course. demo-
Gratis. as veil n republicans VII be IN
seresssd to naAr. Go early to get seats.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25
The Omaha Weekly WorId-HeraId

The Omaha Weekly World-Herald,
as an inducement to get e subscrh-
ers. has offered To send the paper free Of
charge during the balance OF the year
20 those VINO subscribe and pay S1.6l
nov for the year 1900, and as the year
1890 Is campaign year, the chances are
that the Weekly World-HeraId viii add
a good many names to its list, as 1t Is
recognized as the Leading newspaper
supporting NJ. Bryan Il
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

The steam laundry Of C. q Whaley
located on Nebraska Avenue, had a close
call from destruction BY fire Tuesday
evening OF last week AZ about 30. A
new stove had been purchased and
placed IN the drying room. where the fire
was first discovered and everything was
considered safe vheu the proprietor left
the place a. supper time The fire had
gotten a good start by the time the
iremen reached the ground. the flames
issuing from the root and the inside a
seethins mass, but as usual the fire boys
upon ARRIVAL. taking II the situation N
a very few seconds, had the fire quench-
Ell thus putting a quIetus upon what
might have proved a big conhaSration-
as all structures adjoining on the north
60 the Friedhof building were OF wood
Mr.. Whaley estimates MS loss al about
$500, and hopes to again De ready for
business IN a tsw DAYS.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

We gave IN last JOURNAL all The
News II regard TO the fire az Monroe
Monday evening OF last week A tsle-
gram TO the Bee Of me 18th SAYS: 4 fire
completely destroyed on Monday even
ing the Monroe feed mill and all ma
chInery connected therevirh; also the
Union Pacific depot and freight depart
uent- The loss TO W e Cole. owner Of
the mill. exceeds s1.OOO. partly covered
by insurance. The origin Of the fire Is
a mystery. This Is the second blaze II
this locality within a week
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

For Sale, VIII sell for cash. or
half cash. and balance OF a pay
merits. a house and lot conveniently SIT
mated N a desirable part Of city. viii
accept as part payment frst-class team
Of young work mares. a good wagon and
set Of harness. Inquire !. JOURNAL
Office. 4
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

The science Of chemistry Is Ii Its
infancy. SO far as benefits 10 the human
race are concerned. Products Row
gong TO waste will more and more be
turned TO good uses. Almond oil Is To
De made from peach AID apricot pits.
Whether for havorIng purposes or N
cosmetics Is not vet stated
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

1t Is understood that the democratic
state central committee are getting con
sIderably alarmed over the situation. and
are sending out urgent requests over the
state "a hustle" for the state ticket
along with their local ticket. We do not
believe that any AMOUNT OF "hus.ling"
will even tecd TO save Hoicoub from
defeat. We have never mad a better
Judge than N. 3. Reese.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

John Plumb. living five miles east
OF the CITY. received the sad intelligence
Saturday night Of the death OF Mrs.
Robert Dunlap's infant daughter at
Upland Nebraska The burial took
place Sunday. Mrs. Dunlap Is a
daughter Of Mr.. Plumb and formerly
resided II this county
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25
Hear Senator Fairbanks at
the opera house Friday even
inS. October %.

-Gectelman's Pure Malt Beer. the
finest Milwaukee produces, at Vim
Bucheris Beer Garden. 24aug
Rev. Rogers gave q report Sunday
morning. OF the Congregational associa-
ton held a. HoIdrege.
&C. 4. Schroeder and Gus E. Speice
are attending the shooting tournament
az Humphrey today and tomorrow.
Charles A Tovue, of Minnesota one
OF the Leading lights Of the siIverItes.
vii speak II this city October 9th.
When YOU wish good. neat clean
handsome work done n the tIne OF
printing, call at The JOURNAL Office.
Bring your orders for iob-vork 10
this office. Satisfaction guaranteed, and
work promptly done. N agreed upon
George ThouaZIn. a prominent dem
ocrarIc politician OF the Platte Center
nsishborhood. Was / . the city Monday.
Mrs. Smith nee Enor Clotherj of
Browns Valley, Minnesota. Is rejoicing
over the arrival a few days ago Of a 500.
-Wm- Schilz makes boots and shoes
II the best styles. and uses only the very
best stock that can De procured II the
market e
Mr.. Poll Of North Platte and Prof
GariIch played a violin duest As the
ofertory az the Episcopal church Sun
day morning.
DR.. ". I. Seymour, Omaha's eui-
tent eve specialist. vii visit Columbus.
Do not Hiss the chance Of seeing him.
November sth-
FARMERS. ATTENTION. You
can get an S-toot Freeport Galvanized
steel windmill from A. Dusssll 4 Son
for only $500. Il
Give the City Band the benefit they
deserve, and they may De able 10 appear
II their uniforms before spring time
comes. gentle Annie
Why not vote for Honest John
Eknan for comfy treasurer and count
the money again Let Us have nsv mer
altogether IN the Office.
Our citizens viii have An opportu-
nifty OF consulting the eminent eye
specialist. Dr.. ". L Seymour. at the
Thurstou November sth-
The proposition to vote bonds for
the erection OF a bridge over the Loup al
Monroe Was defeated By asmaH majority
az the election last week
Next Saturday evening v. T. Ernst
deilcases his fine new barn with a bag
dance, AZ which his many friends expect
10 have Al ENJOYABLE time
Baptist church J. D Pubs. pastor.
Services Oct g, II q t. 30 p. n.
Morning, Tent towards Sodou:- sven-
ing The InpulsIve Man
-Bort Spence has been promoted to
conductor on one Of the freight trains
between Columbus and Sioux City. be-
ginning hls new work Monday
II You wish to make sure Of an ap-
poiatment with Dr.. Seymour address a
note 10 him at Thurston hotel asking
for special appointment Nov sth-
M E Levin, the merchant on Elev.
enth street. asks q share Of your patron
age. He has q large stock Of goods
winch be sells 1t very reasonable prsess
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

A letter received several days ago by
a friend N the city from Captain Charles
". Jens. states that he has been over
vheImed with receptions and attentions
OF different kinds among his friends
there. 80 that It has been next to inpos-
sibie TO think Of Leaving them until he
would make the rounds. but he Is AZ
pecteG here this Wednesday to remain.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

Con ESan, the soldier boy Of Co. &.
First Nebraska, vino was wounded AZ the
battle Of Manila losing the sight of the
right eye. arrived II the city Monday
from San Francisco. where De mas been
receiving treatment since the return of
his regiment from the Philippines. His
father care down from ST. Edward 20
meet him. and both took the afternoon
train for home.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

One OF our maternal uncles, Martin
s. Kennedy, a resident IN ISL OF this
vicinity. has recently struck oil lear
Cadz, Ohio, his present residence, and
We are glad TO hear that the possibilities
for him are among the eus Of thousands
OF dollars. he has a one-siIteenth inter-
est IN lease properties reckoned worth
now a million dollars. 4 we'll inst put
down proved a gusher, coming In al one
hundred and Fifty barrels a day.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25
.Ghorrius Ssul NJ Na-snan. Illinois.

-Ghordus SsuIl OF Narengo. Illinois.
Is putting IN a little time here looking
after his landed interests. Ghordus vas
once elected or appointed county Judge
In this county, but be wouldn't have IL
We guess perhaps he Is sorry now for we
might have been writing his name as
Judge or honorable. but then be NAY
like it better plain Ghordus.-Stroms-
burg News.
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25

The Columbus Planning Nil, 4 q.
Frese, proprietor, L. ready To take ali
your orders for general mill work u
whatever shape It may CONE. Call and
see. Sash doors. screens tanks. ETC.
etc Are some OF the sp~eciatties. but
everything In our Inc Ne can do for
you on short notice, and al very reason
able prices We have employed c. C..
Hardy 70 asslss us-a man veil known
for the thorou2hneR Of ha work N our
line. 4
The Columbus journal., 1899-10-25
Married. October ). Isge bv A.

Married. October ). I>99, by 4. N.
Bell. Rector OF ST. Johns Episcopal
church. at Sheridan. Wyoming. In the
pleasant hone OF Captain and Mrs D.
c. WriZnter, CorusII1s 81 hatcham and
Miss Lou Tiffany Of this city. The
JOURNAL. with other friends extends
good wishes u the happy couple.