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The Columbus journal., 1908-06-03
Our Polk County Friends.

They say, that the only thing that
Platte county has to mourn over is that
Pastor Parker failed to 60 to Columbus,
and 60 into the real estate business. The
real estate business Is 80 good, and thou
sands of dollars change hands every day.
Little Polk is pretty we'll satisfied that
she can run her schools without the aid
of any licensed saloon money, when she
can get plenty of school children, for she
has within her borders just now, $500
children and the semi-Annual apprOpria-
ton is $3.23O5l.
The fellows that look after such things
say there will be fifty-three Sundays this
year and it will not happen again in liz
years. We have not looked up the mat
ter but we know that in 1903 it occurred
But then what's the use Most every
day is like Sunday in some places.
@. n. Harris was the editor OF the Polk
Progress. The town and paper progress
sed 80 fast that the editor sold out and
has bought out paper in Custer county,
where it wont be quite so necessary to
progress. or wait for progress, for they
are always progressing over north.
1t is wonderful how many 60 from
here to the north, Columbus, Central
City, Duncan, and other live towns get
there share of shoppers and more es-
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-03

The idea that an inferior class Of peo-
pie patrOnize the tourist sleepsrs is an
error. On many trips only the best class
Of travellers are found They are merely
men and women of good sense who would
rather travel to California in this man.
ner and save a snug sum Of money. 1t
is beginning to be understood that il 10
by no means necessary for the traveller
to spend large sum Of money IN order
to enjoy trip to the Pacific Coast.
IL you cross the continent in one OF
the Tourist sleepers Of tie Union Pacific
you will enjoy your trip and save con-
siderable money. Inquire OF T.. q.
Brown, Agent.
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-03
FATE AGAINST THEM
LOVERS ROMANCE SPOILED IN
STRANGE FASHION.
Letters "Posted" in Hollow Tree Be.
came the Sport of SquirreIs-Eaeh
Probably Believed the Other
to Be Untrue.

/ In the hollow of an old tree which
they chopped down in field neal
Richfield, N. j., recently wOrkmen
found two letters. The first was in
wOman's hand. 1t said:
Dear JIM got your letter all
right the day it was left here-our
little post Office-but it is only now
that l have had a chance to leave a
reply. think you meant what you
said, although at times have believed
you were untrue. l have been watched
since your letter came. and had long
wait before the opportunity arrived for
me to slip out with the reply. I want
to meet you some night-say, next
Thursday-and We will both go away
together. 1 will be all ready. and If
you are not on hand and the letter is
gone I'll be convinced that you don't
want me. Then I'll go away myself,
and you'll never again hear from me.
GOOd-by.-Alice."
This was dated Wednesday, June
10, 1881. The other letter, written in
mans hand, was dated ten days
later. 1t read thus:
Dear Alice: 1 have waited so
long for reply that have begun to
think that you have gone back on me-
l have come to the tree many times,
and looked in vain for an answer.
Night and day I have thought of you,
wondering If it could be possible that
WI, had fOrcokoD mo hoyo hoor6
all about the other fellow, but cannot
make myself believe that you care
for him. l will wait five days more
Then If I don't hear from you I will
be convinced that 1 am not wanted.
After that I will leave you alone to
enjoy the happiness which you may
find with him. I'll go far away from
here and try to forget.-Jim."
There was small opening in the
tree about seven feet from the ground
From this opening the hollow, bored
out by squirrels, ran clear to the
ground. The woodchoppers believe
that the missives fell or were dragged
clear to the ground after they had
been deposited in the post ONCE"
Alice" and Jim" were probably in
the habit of leaving letters in the
aperture, which could be taken out
with the hand until the squirrels had
bored up from the bottom and reached
the point where the letters lay soon
after the girl left her last message
there Both letters were crumpled
and eaten away at the edges, giving
rise to the belief that they were prob
ably dragged down into the hollow
trunk by the squirrels.
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-03

people over there next Sunday, and biz
friends over here at Osceola know thai
Lew will give them the very best he hal
in the barrel il he has to 20 clear to thu
bottom to get it out.
Rev. L. G. Parker, just before he left
Osceola as pastor for keeps. performed
the marriage ceremony in the Brother
hood OF Saint Paul parlors for Mr.. Archi
w. Emery and Miss VERNE q. Timm.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Christopher Timm. Mr.. and Mrs.
Emery are we'll known through the
county and ere respected by all who
know them and congratulations are
csming in by the train-load.
Rev. L. G. Pastor late of the M. E..
Church, pulled out for his new field of
labor, the real estate business, at Lincoln
last Wednesday. The Brotherhood gave
him good send-Of the night before he
went. Speeches we're made, refresh
menus served, and just such high old
time as Osceola citizens like to have was
enjoyed by the large crowd present, and
they are singing We shall meet, but
We shall miss him, there will be va.
cant chair"
DO you believe it? Polk county is to
have Prohibition mass convention and
put up candidates. The call for the
convention is for Saturday the Sth day
Of June. The callers must have been too
full" for utterance, for Saturday is
the sixth day of June and Monday is
the 9th. The president of the associa-
ton is the partner of Hon. E. L. King,
present republican state senator, Max E.
Bittner, and the secretary is Mrs. Fran
ces Reveridge Head. Don't forget that
next Saturday is the 9th. and be sure
and be out at p m.
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-03
MoscoW's Many Begaars.

OF the beggars SO characteristic of
Russia's ancient capital writer
says: 1.-THE old city of Moscow could
not easily be disassOciated from. the
$4,000 beggars who haunt it's snowy
streets. The city belongs to them;
il the city rats own the drains, they
own the streets. They are part of the
city, they are in perfect harmony with
it; take away the beggars and you
destroy something vital. Some are so
old and weather battered that they
make the Kremlin itself iOok older,
and of those who lie at the monastery
doors some are so fearfully pitiable
in their decreptitude that they lend
power to the churches"
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-03
The South Omaha Way of Dong it

Tony Gubick and Frank Zs,ick were
arrested on Q charge Of being drunk and
indecent on the streets yesterday after
noon. Their conduct was particularly
offensive to Mrs. l. E. Williams who
was in buggy at Twenty-sixth and n
streets, while her husband was making a
purchase. She complained and he pu--
sued tho two and brought them back
He told his wife to give them what she
thought they deserved, whereupon che
gave Tony Gubick five or six upper cuts
in tho face which left it q practical
wreck. His left eye was closed, his nose
pulled like mushroom and his lips mis-
shapen before the police arrived. Mrs.
Williams was once clever boxer in an
athletic class and did not spare her
knowledge. Mr.. Williams is q very
powerful man and told the police he did
not dare to strike the men for fear he
would lose his head and MAIN them.
He said he knew bis wife could admin
lister plenty Of punishment 30 he made
them stand and take their beating.
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-03

pecially Columbus, where they say there
are better bargains, better newspapers
and eveaything that is not only alive but
always alive.
1t was expected that Hon. J. c. Mar
tin of Central City would be the orator
at the Memorial Day exercises on Satur-
day, but Mr.. Martin had 50 much to do
over there that the committe let him of.
Well, Osceols always has spoilers to fall
back on. and without q sack" they had
''GilP or in other words they had a
Grant.
The friends of Mrs. Jennie Rathbun
were greatly disappointed that she did
not come over from Columbus to attend
Memorial Day services and visit her old
home here, but the grape vine telegraph
tells US that Mrs. Jennie was 80 busy
fixing up gowns for Columbus prettiest
and best, that it took night and day to
get the gowns ready for them to wear on
Memorial Day.
Osceols people have an idea that the
Presbyterian church of Columbus might
go further and fare worse than to en-
ploy Rev. L. E Humphrey as their SET
tied Pastor. He will preach for the good
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-03

John Drunken, jr., is building quite an
addition to his house.
Gus Hageman marketed several loads
of hogs at Platte Center Monday.
A. J. Mason is at Lushton, this state,
in tie interest Of the Modern Woodmsn
Of America.
Henry Drunken and Miss Julia BOnk
were guests at the home of J. f. Code
kin Saturday evening.
Chris Aickelson and Miss Emma
Krumlsud attended the party at Fred
Loseke's Sunday evening.
Miss Lillian Godekin invited her
friends to a party Sunday evening. and
all enjoyed q pleasant time. card playing
being the amusement.
Miss Martha Jadgmsn of Columbus is
the guest OF friends on the route this
week. She expects to leave for her home
in Chicago the first of the week. where
she will remain.
Letters received from Peter Coupons
say that he has been visiting at the old
home in Belgium. He arrived on the
other side safe and sound and is enjoy
ing his stay very much.
John Dineen of Madison, the irrepres
sible Johnny, came down from Madison
last Friday with party of land seekers
and they we're joined here by J. F. God
ekiu, who went to Box Butte county
with them. The Madison people bought
land and as Mr.. Godekin thought it wat
not exactly right that they should have
it all, made purchase for himself.
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-03

Joseph Chlopek is building an addition
to his house.
Robert Hummer is hauling lumber for
tho new barn which he is building,
Miss Ellen Person, teacher in the
Kuenzli district, closed the term last
Friday.
O. A. Church is breaking prairie fol
Albert Hummer, using traction engine
and four plows.
Farmers are trying to cultivate their
corn, but are not making much hesdway
On accounted the heavy rains.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. D. Hahn and family
Of Hartford, Kss., arrived Tuesday eve
ming. enroute to st. Edward to attend
the Hasselbalch- Kennedy wedding at
st. Edward. The will return to Colum-
bus the les: of the week and visit rela-
tives for some time before returning to
their Kansas home.
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-03
Advertised Letters.

Following is list of unclaimed mail
matter remaining in the post office at
Columbus, Nebraska. for the period end.
ing June 3, 1908:
Letters-A D Hughes. Judson Hinck.
ley, Mrs Wilson Jones, Miss Rosa Mat
roes. Mrs J F Ollinger. d W Ozburn,
Mrs Sarah Reynolds. Cards-C NJ Cum
bingham. j E Smith, Miss Kate Yunken.
Parties calling for any OF the above
please say advertised.
CARL KRAMER, p. NJ.
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-03
District Court.

The trial of VIM. Severn, charged with
hog stealing, resulted in a verdict of
guilty, and he is now in Jail awaiting
sentence, or q new trial, il one is grant
cd.
The trial of his companion in the
trouble. Samuel Grover, was set for this
week. but when it was called Grover
could not be found and in all probability
will forfeit his bond. 81.
The criminal libel suit against DR.. c
]. Alger OF Leigh. was continued on &C.
count of the serious sickness of the doc.
tor.
The case on trial today, Wednesday,
is the damage suit of Peter Ketelson vs..
Fred Bsumgsrd, all parties being from
Humphrey. The suit if the result of
young Ketelson loosing his foot in brick
machine.
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-03
A Set-Up Job.

Are you the man from Solder &
Co.'S to do the repairing of the water
pipes" asked Mr. Subbubs.
YES" replied the plumber, "and
Mr. Solder says it'll cost you $780,"
What? Why, he hasn't seen the
job: he don't know how much l want
DONE"
''Mebbe not. but he told me how
much to do"
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-03
Il BARGAIN
In an Elegant Northeast Ne.
braska Earm-Must be
Sold Soon.

On account of the accidental drown
ing of VIM. Boche, took q fine 800
acre farm which I had sold Mr.. Boche
at e65 per acre into which I had put
some money for him.
800 acres miles from Bloomfield; 22O
valley. all under cultivation-1OO acres
rolling-noi rough-all best Of land
living spring inyard-6-acre orchard
fine house GA feet square:
This lie more than I can pay for, so l
must sell. Would take small property.
j. H. CONLEY,
Norfolk, Neb.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15
TuskEaER FLowRR sHow.

Flne Dtsplay Made Under Direction of
 the U. ID. 0.
 Tuskegee. Nov. 1A.-(Special.) LA premier attraction of the season was the flower show held here yesterday and last night by the U. D. c.
 Never before has such a splendid collection of chrysanthemums and gor- geous, graceful ferns been on exhibi- tion.
 The judges, John Drakeford and George Hill, awarded blue ribbons as follows:
 Mrs. W. A. Cloud, best lavender chrysanthemum; Mrs. Jessie Hurt, best golden yellow chrysanth emum; Mrs. W. E. Rush, best collection chrysan- themuTns.
 Mrs. Philpot for best roses, Mrs. A. H. Drakeford best Boston fern, Mrs T. R. Segrest best asparagus spengerie fern, Mrs. j. W. Green best Austral- ian tree fern, and best maiden hair fern.
 Refreshments consisting of oysters and salad courses home made candy. fancy articles for Christmas gifts. and a booth of doll clothes were on sale. The sum of s85 was netted for the Con- federate monument.
 The following invitation has been re- ceived:
 "Mr and Mrs. William Martin Hem don request the pleasure of your com. pany at the marriage of their daugh- ter, Susie Lee, to Mfr. Walter Leon Stevens on the evening of Wednesday, November 25. at 6 o'clock at homR, Tuskegee, Ala"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15
Every Man Read
 ThIs


 Climatic conditions here in the South are such as to material iy lessen strength and enduring capacity Of the average man. and woman too. The following item and prescription should prove of untold beneflt to those seeking better health.
 This treatment is said to have acquired a wonderful reputation throughout the East, owing to irs peculiar propensity to forti- fy the nerve force and generate health and a consequent person. al magnetism, so essential to the happiness of every normal human being. It is claimed to be q blessing in those who are physically impaired. gloomy, de- spondent. nervous and who trembling of the limbs. dizziness heart palpitation. cold hands and feet. insomnia. fear with out cause. timidIty in venturing and general inability to act ra- tIonaily as others do. Also of vast benef9t to writers, profess sfonal men, office workers and the victinta of society's late wines liquors. etc.
 By preparing the treatment at home secretly. no one need know of anotheE's trouble. while the ingredients are much used in filling various prescriptions. so that even the purchase Of them separately need occasion no timidity.
 If the reader decides 10 try it. get three ounces of ordinary syrup sarsaparilia compound, and one ounce compound fluid baimwort; mix and let stand two hours; then get one ounce compound essence cardiol and one ounce tincture cadomene; mix all together, shake well and take a teaspoonful after each meal and one at night.
 This contains no opIates what ever and may also be used by women who suffer with their nerves with absolute certainty of prompt and lasting benefits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15

the painter for washing the Twelve Apostles off the organ loft. The pres ent church is an early Georgian struc- ture. built about iTS4. and q very cred itable achievement for that most dis mai period of British architecture. The parish plate has twice been stolen by the thieves for whom the parrish was formerly proverbial
 Some time ago the people of Melrose had the misfortune to have their par ish church destroyed by fire but 1t was only short time when they had some S3O,000 in hand for It's restoration. Then came a proposition that the am cient abbey be restored instead and have that used for a parish church The people rose in horror at such dese- cration. Such move. it was declared. would be death blow to the best of border romance and the ruin Of Mel- rose town itself. With Thomas Hardy the people prayed;
 From restorations of Thy fane,
 From smoothingg of Thy award, From Sealous churchman's pick and
 Deliver us. o LOrdl
 And 1t appears now that Melrose is to be delivered and the old church re- built.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15
REVIVAL CONCLUDED
MOST suCCpssFUL HELD IN LONG -s. TIME.
No Demnate Steps Taken Toward CaIl-
 ing a Permanent Pastor, But Services Will Be Held

9GENhGI0
 as UsnaH.
 Evangelist w. J. Ray concluded a twelve day revivRl at the Adams Ave- nue Baptist Church Thursday evening and after delivering his sermon, the congregation joined in singing s0od Be With You 'Till We Meet Again" and 1t was evident that this was the prayer Of the entire audience by the hearty manner in which. all tang.
 Mr. Rays short stay with the Adams Avenue Church has greatly sendeared him to Che people and all who heard him readily acknowledged his ability as well as his deep consecration to the service of God. $ Several additiong have been made to the church and the membership was permeated with the gospel truths they had heard and new courage was taken on, and the officers anticipate great results towards the rpbnildlng of the church which has re- gently been the unfortunate victim of disturbances among the members.
 Assisting Mir. Ray in this revival was Mr. J. H. Weinand. who is prominent citizen of Mobile, Mir. Vein and conducted the revival music and helped swell the congregations with hIs voice.
 The church has not, as yet, deter mined upon any definite course of acc tion pertaining to regular pastor. but 1t is hoped one may be secured in a short time. Meanwhile the officers am nounce that all services will be con- ducted as usual. Tiie services being conducted by MT. A. c. Henley at both services today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15
EngruUing

We do not boast when we make the assertion that we have the most artistic jewelry Engraver in the city. and are prepared to engrave any article bought of US free of charge. But don't leave it until the last min ute. Select your Xmas Presents now. give us your engraving instruc- tions and we will hold them until wanted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15

been arranged for the services at the First Baptist Church today:
 Morning Service. Prelude--W Wostenholmn Anthem. Praise the Lord"-Flaxing- ton Harker.
 Anthem, Praise the Lord"'-Fiax- ington Harker. onertory Quartet. 70, Come Let Us Worship Quartet. T wnl Magnify Thee. O Lord"--Mosenthal.
 Postlude--B Batiste.
 Evening Service. PreIude-Widor. , Anthem, "Great Is The Lord"-Lohr Offertory Quartet. They Shall Not Hunger''--W oodman. Quartet, 70 Love That Casts Out Fearn--Berwald.
 Postlude. March--GuiImant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15
Presents for BOus

Our stock simply overHows with seasonable suggestions for suitable Xmas Presents for boys. such as Watches, Rings. Tie Clasps. Cuff Buttons. Scarf Pins. Bicycles. A or 28 gnage Shot Guns. Air Rifles. FIobert Rifles. Foot Balls. Boxing Gloves. Pocket Knives. Skates. etc.
 All of the above we have at money saving prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15
Diamonds

In Diamonds. We have magni6. cent assortment. at prices lo suit any body's fancy. Every gem guaran- teed.
 Diamond Rings from 5000 up. Diamond Studs, from $500 up. Diamond Bracelets rom $l2.00 up. Diamond Ear Rings from $I0 up, Diamond Lockels from $500 up. Diamond Brooches from $z,50 up. Diamond Cuff Buttons $2.50 up.
 Many others in stock too numer- ous to mention. Call for what you want.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15
At First Baptist

The church services at the First Baptist Church will be conducted by the pastor. pr. Charles A. stakely. The morning service will be held at II o'clock, and the evening service will be held at 7:30 o'clock.
 Sunday School will be held this morning promptly at 9:s0 o'clock. The B. Y. P. U. will meet every Friday evening at 6:s0 o'clock at the church Prayer meeting will be held at the regular hour Wednesday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15

MT. A c. Henley Superintendent of Sunday School, will occupy the pulpit at the Adams Street Baptist Church to- day at the morning and evening ser- vices. Both services will be held at the regular hours.
 Sunday School will begin promptly this morning at 9:10 o'clock, A. c. Henley, Superintendent. Prayer meet ing will be held Wednesday night at the regular hour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15
A DOGS FUNERAL

Two Veterinary Surgeons and Under-
 takers give Their Services.
 Birmingham, Nov. i4.--(Special).-- Two veterinary surgeons and an uns dertaker were required to assist in the last mortal rites of Tressie, dog who died here.
 Tressie was the fond companion of a maiden lady. whose bereavement pro- tects her name from publicity. They lived in Birmingham and were to each other all in all.
 Tressie was taken suddenly i'll and medical assistance. hastily summoned, failed to revive the dying spark of life.
 The dog was buried with full canine honors in Shades Valley in the after noon. 4 wooden headboard marks the spot In time to come, marble slab win be placed at the head of the grave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15
-
Snper Serpice

We have a beautiful Solid Silvea Service. consisting of coffee and tea pot. sugar bowl and cream pitchrf. weighing in the neighborhood of l0C ounces; well worth $250.00. which we will sell for $l35.00. Come and take a look at it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15
VOTE IN EIGHTH DISTRICT.
Judge RichardsOn's Majority Over H

Judge RichardsOn's Majority Over Ills
 Opponent.
 Huntsville, Nov. 14.--(SpeciaL)--Th vote in the Eighth Congressional Dis trict for Congressman and the eonsti- tutional amendments has been com piled here. showing that Judge Rich ardson. for Congress, received s.7iO votes and Murphy. 1,S27. The Owerton amendment secured B.. 764 votes, the vote against 1t being B. 360
 The new County amendment led by a vote of 4.s01 to 4,134.
 The biennial sessions amendment lost by a vote of 2,0s6 to 3ss9.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15
Music at St. John,s.

 The following musical program has been arranged for the services at St. Johns Episcopal Church today:
 Morning Service, II a. m. Processional Hymn No. 4S3. Venie-Morris.
 Te Deum in B Flat-Stanford. Benedictus-Stainer. Hymn 590.
 sermon by Rev. F. E. Cobbs. Offertory Andthem. T Will Cry Unto God'' (new)-King. Recessional Hymn Az.
 Evening Service, 7t30 ?. m. Processional Hymn 521. Gloria-Morris. Magnificat-Reed. Nunc Dimittus-Reed. Hymns Nos. 67O and 64S. Sermon.
 offertory Anthem, Saviour Thy Children Keep'-Sullivan. Recessional Hymn 444.
 Music at First Baptist Church. The following musical program has
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15
We Buy Old Gold

and silver. and pay the highest mar ket price in cash, or exchange for other jewelry. If you have any old gold or silver articles of jewelry that you have discarded because they are no longer used. bring them to US and we will buy them from you.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15
DIR. cRuMPToN TO SPEAK.
VIII Occupy Pulpit Of Clayton Stree
 Baptist Church.


 Baptist Church.
 Rev. w. B. Crumpton, Secretary State Board of Missions, will occupy the pulpit at both services today at the Clayton Street Baptist Church. The morning service will be held at the regular hour, at II o'clock, and the night services will be held at 7.3O o'clock. Dr. Crumpton speaking to young people.
 Sunday School will be held this morning at 9:30 o'clock. The B. Y. P. U. will meet at the regular hour. The Wonan's Missionary Union will meet at the church Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at the regular hour. con- ducted by Frank Allen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-15
EIna May to Lead.

Miss Ada May will lead the vesper services this afternoon at o'clock at the Young Woman's Christian As sociation. The topic will be We Ought Always to Pray"