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The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
CENTRAL CITY.

From the Nonpareil.
Evans Critics marketed two hogs last
Friday that weighed zoos pounds. The
two brought $52 70. IfEvans sells few
more like that he'll be granted license
to ride in q ''whizz cart" or do any other
reckless shing he wants to.
There were twenty-five entries at the
corn show in Columbus q week ago.
This would not indicate that the farmers
in that section are very much alive to
the benefits of these exhibits. There
were close to $50 entries in the Merrick
county show.
The Uoion Pacific is the loser OF box
car and the party of Greeks who inbsbit-
ed it are minus $500 in cash and some
clothing as the result of q fire Tues
day afternoon. The car was part of q
freight train which was pulling into town
from the west. A sudden jerk OF the
engine overturned the stove and upset q
lamp. The mixture of the fire and oil
started blaze and the car was soon in
flames. 1t was run into the siding west
of the mill and some one sent in Q fire
alarm. The fire company responded but
could not be of much use owing to the
position OF the car. Finally the engine
from another train was run alongside and
steam turned into the blaze, extinguish-
ing the fire after it had consumed the
framework of the Car down to the floor.
A Greek by the name of Peter Phlihroues
was quite painfully burned about the
face and hands. The clothing and per-
sonal effects of the Greeks were destroy
ed besides which they lost 500 in money
that was in the Car.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
PLATTE CRNTER

From the Signal.
Miss Mary Lynch is the guest at the
home OF her sister at Columbus, Mrs.
Clarence Gerard
Miss Francis McTaeeert came up from
Columbus Saturday and while here was
q guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. 7. Rpp.
Several people from here Who have
been in Columbus this week called at
the hospital to see John Kipp and they
found him much better than he was last
week aud improving slowly every day.
Dan Wilson, jr.. and Hrs. VIM. Nsnsel
went to Columbus Sunday to visit their
father, Dan Wilson, ST, who is . patient
patient at st. Marys hospital. O,sing
to his extreme old ago Mr.. Wilson is not
convalescing, but is gradually growing
weaker.
John Laugen has two hounds that he
elaine srs among the best It 10 con-
ceded that hound which can pick up .
jack rabbit in Q straight run 10 good
one. John says ono Of his dogs has done
that twice in the past two weeks. The
two of them have caught at least dozen
JACKIE this fall. Tim Cronin also has Q
hound that hes several jacks ears tuck
ed under his belt. We have noticed sev.
eral times lately that rabbits without
number have run o6 and hid from the
pack OF hounds owned BY several parties
in Columbus. Those pups must be slow.
Why don't those Columbus fellows come
to Platte Center and look 1t something
that can run.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
ST. EDWARD

From the Advance.
Andrew, the eight year old son OF Mr..
and Mrs. e. 81. McKelvey, received ser
ious injuries last Saturday afternoon
while at play with his companions.
Freddie Gibson and a number of boys
including Andrew and his brother. were
hauling brush with saddle pony by
binding it in large bundles and attach
ing the rope to the saddle horn. In re-
turning from the river after delivering
the last load the boys we're pulling on the
rope when the horse became frightened.
Most OF the boys were able to let go of
the rope bat Andrew became entangled
and the horse dragged him to the barn.
He remained unconscious for four hours.
but is recovering nicely at present. No
blame is attached to anyone for this re-
gretable accident. as it was purely the
result of boy play.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
GENOA.

From the Times.
Grace and Helen Pearson. daughters
Of John Pearson, are entitled to the gold
medal - tho champion female corn husk-
ing team Of Nebraska They contracted
to husk their fathers corn for three cents
. brshel, and each girl averaged seventy
bushels . day.
Oscar Larson Vas operated upon Mon.
day for appendicitis. ct the homo Of his
mother northeast Of town, BY Dr.. WILL
Jams. assisted BY DR.. Oonden OF Omsha.
The condition of the patient We such
that the operation been Delayed twenty
four hours longer tho ailmeot would
have terminated fatally. Oscar IL report
ed to be rapidly improving.
The Christmas stamp idea which i be-
ing tried BY tho Red Cross in this coun.
try Wa borrowed from Denmark. Their
purpose 10 10 raise funds 70 cootihus the
crusade against the white plague in the
United States. There 10 to b IN issue
Of Christmas stamps spportioned to each
state and to bs obtained 1t Red Gross
headquarters. Tho scamp for this year
bear. . holly vrssth' and theersstine.
FxerrJ Christmas and Happy New
Year" Itoosts but ono cent and serves
the double purpose of bearing message
OF good viii and aiding in . public CRU
SADIE against dread disease.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09

From the Rspublicaa.
Rhine Rsde left last eaturday for Fall
City Neb., where u mother u quite i'll.
Ezra Fellers was called to Springs
Valley, MIMI, the 6rst of the week on
account OF tho serious illness Of hls bro
Their.
There are several cases Of scarlet fever
IN this locality, hut the school hoard il
talking every precaution to keep it from
getting into the schools
"A. Gerard 10 having the cellar Of
his burned building cleaned out, ana Is
understood thst he will rebuild With
cement blocks, using . portion Of the
present wall.
NIL. Bruce is making preparations to
move his family to their old homo in
Omaha, Ill. Wheo they came here it
vas their intention to make this their
permanent home, but the burning Of the
store changed their plans and they will
return to their old home.
A. soon % the wster works system 10
t.sted and accepted IN insurance 3D.
juster will 60 over the rates here and
change them to conform with new con-
ditions. In some cases the reduction
will amount to almost fifty per cent,
which will be quite . saving and 60 q
long ways toward paying the extra tsx
occasioned by the improvement.
The Platte County Teachers Associa.
ton held it first session of the school
year at Monroe. Neb.. Saturday Nov. %.
In spi,e of muddy roads teachers from
ell par;s OF the county were present.
Patrons and pupils from Monroe and
vicinity were present and did much to
enhance the interest OF tho meeticg.
One of The most refreshing and at the
same the most helpful features OF the
meeting Was the freedom With which
both teachers and visitors entered into
the discussions The number and kind
of questions raised under the discussion
OF the different papers indicate that the
teachers of Platte county are reaching
out earnestly after things that will make
their schools hives Of industry where tho
hum Of drones 10 drowned in tho buzz of
busy bees.
The special meeting of the board Of
education. spoken OF in last weeks Re-
publican, was held last Saturday With
County Superintendent Lecron present.
It was evident that tho only thing for
the board to do was to stand by teacher,
and this they did, authorizing her to use
corporal punishment whenever she deem
ed it necessary. Until now the teachers
have furnished Whatever was needed to
administer punishment, but the board
decided to make the method uniform in
the school and purchased rubber tubing
for all teachers thst will need it. Mr..
Terry made no attempt to justify his &C.
ton in interfering With tho teacher. end
O. member of the school board he had
no authority in the matter. The incid.
ent 10 closed and there will be no more
With the teacher, % parties
having complaints must submit them to
tho board in the future.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
FULLERTON.

From the News-Journal.
Last Monday while Ralph Barber was
engaged in hauling load Of hay for Lou
Burger. the heavy wind blew the wagon
over and in the mixup Ralph sustained a
broken arm.
What is the funniest story you ever
heard? A man of this town being asked
the question, told this one. A Sunday
school the teacher asked: who drove
the children OF Israel into Csnsan?''
Not child answered and there was con-
;inued silence after she had repeated the
question. Then the teacher. with con.
siderable spirit. said: "You, little boy
on the back seat, who drove the children
OF Israel into Canaan" He was badly
frightened but managed to rise and say:
Il never did: we just mossd here from
Missouri last week kansas Newspaper.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
.en In fAese. Pnese.fs |.

KnOsC alt men By these Pressnts:: ss -
spscs and % DO ole sssa Gss
Ourselves together for the purpose Ut forming
and becOming corporation in tho State Of Ne
hraska for the t.ansaction Of the business here
L sThe nsns q the corporation sh.ll bs.the
Emeegency Coupler Company. The principal
place OF tfansactinG its business shall be in the
city Of Columbus. county Of Platte and stste of
( The nature q ti,e business to be transacted
by said corporation shall b the manufacture
mscnsnics devices s1d The scauistion b. H D1r-
chase or otherwise Of any real estate or other
propesty nsos,est{ OF soovepient in The trans
& The authosised capital stock Of said cor
each to be sobseri6sd and peid for before the
oommsncement Of the corporate business. =,
commence on the LIST day Of December, 1903, and
continue during the perio Of ID years.
S. The bssiness Of said corporation shall Be
three and not more than i've n number. to b
elected BY the stockhOldess. such election to
take plaee q sueh time and be conducted in
snch manner % shall b prescribed BY the by
s. .The oeScssS a .seid corpor.tion shsll b
President. Vice President, Secretary ADD TreaS-
cIsr Who :S.l b Sho en- by ths tSs.d Of Dire.
period Of ono year and until their successors
shall Be electsd and qualify.
:. The highest am0unt-of Indebtedness. to
s"S;ecs is:sx saes.d Two .aS SSs Of a IT,
paid mp capital stoek.
8. The manner OF holding unsetin&s of stock
holders for the purpess Of electine o6icers and
the method Of co0dlcGing tie :husiDess Of the
corporation shall Be - adopted By the board Of
directors.
In witness whereof the undersigned have here
unto set their hands this 18th day of Novem-
Der, 1908.
LKANDKR GKRRARD,
OLET ROKN.-
) Gu g B ki s11c..
state q Nsbe.ska. IL .
On this izsS u Of Nsuember. ~, 6efore
me. J; c. Echol: . Moan Public: daily ccmmis-
sonelly appeared the ahove named Lsenssf CT
rard. Ole I. Rosn. Goe B. Speioe and II. S Hlf
OFT. Who are pesso9ally known to me d - Tie
idsntical pessons whose names ars aAixsd to the
show sEtclee - paEtiee thereto. and they cover
voi,.tsSy"Se ~ 49, =. y ''s - = =: :
Witnsss ny hand snd sssl TIE dats Aforesaid.
r, J.. C. ECn0IA,
Notary Public.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09

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inclusive. The Lincoln State Journal
will accept % from mail subscribers for
the whole yearof 1909, without Sunday.
or a With Sunday. The regular price
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lance to the State. Journal, Lincoln,
Neb., aud the paper will be mailed to
your address commencing January l,
1909, and continue until January !, 1910,
when it will b stopped unless you pay
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ore payable in advance. consequently no
unpaid bills, and this saving together
with cutting out SOLICITOR salaries, hotel
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sible to give you this cut.prioe. The
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read during the Legislature because ito
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able to give you the most thorough and
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The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
HUMPHREY.

From tho Democrat
Miss Lena Weber went down to COL
umbus Monday to visit her sister, Mrs.
Louie schroeder, jr., until Christmas.
Nm. John Mintken and Miss Maggie
Mintken went down to Columbus yester.
day for few days visit with friends and
relatives.
Miss May Rstterman Of Columbus was
in town Monday short time on her re
turn home from few days visit with her
sister. Mrs. Geo. Bender and family at
Cornlea.
The nine months old baby of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Ternus of northeast of town
OF town died on Wednesday evening Of
last week. The little ono had been put
to sleep in bed inthe afternoon some
time apparently. in the best of health.
At four O'Clock or soon after Mrs. Ter
nus looked at the baby and it seemed al
night. Later in the evening Mra Ternus
thinking that the baby was sleeping
rather long, went to the bed and found
the little one lying face downward, dead.
lis not known just whst the cause Of its
death. Funeral services we're held from
81. Francis church Friday morning at
nine O'Clock and the remains we're laid to
rest in St. Francis cemetery.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
Roses a, Rem.

An interesting feature of the dis
tribution Of prizes at st. Olave's Gram
mar school, Bermondsey, was the pay
ment of the rent" Of a freehold field
which was leased in 1856 to trustees
for the benefit of the poor of the par
fish. The lease was for term of 500
years, at the yearly rent of red rose,
payable at midsummer II lawfully de-
handed" The representatives of the
trustees paid the rent with bouquet
of red roses which was handed to the
warden of the school-London Mail.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
ALBION.
From the News.

From the News.
The Nebraska University judging team
which completed with other college
teams at the International Stock Show
at Chicago this week, won second place,
Iowa being first and Texas third. This
is certainly good showing for Nebraska
a X. Leedom gives notice that he
will apply to Governor Sheldon for q
pardon on Dec. 18th at . p. m. II there
was any justification in sentencing Lee.
dom to the penitentisry, then it would
seem that he is premature in seeking re.
lease after only six months OF his six
years term has expired.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
Some English Societies.

In the list of Friendly Societies In
london, just issued by the chief regis
trar. appears the Amalgamated Order
Of Comical Fellows, which may or may
not be a variety artists trade union.
Another is the Grand Independent Or
der Of Loyal Caledonian Corks, title
suggesting anything but temperance
body. For pomp and circumstance.
however. the Grand Imperial Banner
Of the Royal Antedeluvian Imperial
Buffalos Friendly society undoubtedly
comes first.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
For Sale.

One yesrling Polled Shorthorn bull
and two Polled Shorthorn bull calves.
Will be largo enough for service next
summer. ALBERT STEN0ER.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
SCHUYLER.
From the Sun.

The diptheria situation in Schuyler is
much improved. Two new cases were
reported for the week and both of them
are in families where other cases develop
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
PILES! PILES! PILES!

williams Indian Pile Ointment will cure
Blind. Bleeding and Itching Piles. 1t ahsorbs
tie tumors. sllays itching 1t once, acts q poul-
tioe. gives instant relief. William Indian Pile
Ointment il prepared for Pilsssnd itching of the
private parts. Sold hy drpssiets. nail SOC and
N.00. williams Ms. Co.. Props.. Cleveland. O.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09

Land Of the Famine.
Russia has q famine every ten q
u wears.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09

Farming on the increase.
ArgentinA's area under cultivation is
now 36,OOO.O00 acres, comparing with
$4,000, 900 in 1905.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09

Rich Silver Country. -s..s-5-.
The state of Guantjuato. Mexico.
has produced silver worth $50. 1000. 900
Mexican, during the last $50 years.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09

Leaves on IN Oak Tree.
An oak tree 60, feet high contains
about 6.OO0. 900 leaves.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
A Joke.

It naturally follows that II the sub
ject is dropped the discussion II
broken up-Corn-Fed Philosopher.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09

Opposed to Cremation.
Belgium officially frowns on crema-
ton.
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09
Entirely Too Many,

as far as is known at present there |
are ~ kinds IT hOusefieS
The Columbus journal., 1908-12-09

First-olAss printing done ct tie Jour.
nal olboe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-12
MR.. HoLooMB,s MEETING.

While the rain wss pouring down
lat night, qoile Dumbey OF people
found their way 10 the Ms'hodist Church
to hear Evangelist Holcomb preach on
"The Sense of Loss" SIS illustrated in
the Bible instances Of the Lost Coin"
the Lost Sheep" and the "Lost Son."
The preacher placed emphasis upon the
fact that the Lord feels strong sense OF
loss when his children 60 astrsy; how
much more he Is concerned about the
one lost sheep than he Is for the ninety
and nine which are safe in the fold.
At the close ofths sermon the evauge'
list called for any who wanted to turn
ffom their sins to come forward, when
several young men came, and were con-
yerled. Others indicated a desire for
an interest in the prayers OF the Christian
people.
There will be no service tonight, but
tomorrow Mr.. Holcomb has planned
busy day. He.will preach four times
in the morning to The Sunday school ct
10 O'Clock, at II o'clock to the church
ssd the public generally, at 8 o'clock TO
the men aud then again at 7:9O to all.
The greater mems meeting has BEEN
the sutject of much interest during the
week, aud Q large attendance is looked
for. The subject will be 'David, the
Awful S nneF."
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OPERA HOUSE.

Beginning Monday the management
announces the special return engage
ment of those great favorites the
"Frankfords, Emma and Milton in
an entire new role that will eclipss any
versatile team playing In vaudeville.
Mr.. John Harr son, the German sena-
tor, who so ably entertained the fun.
loving public some time sgo, will head
a stock company, presenting farce
comedy entitled "The Diamond Pal
sce." Master Lester Elton, the famous
juvenile contorionist, will sketch
your profile, while singing his big song
success. Many other performers will DO
seen In the stock company. The man.
agemsnt assures us that this Is without
exception the best vaudeville bill that it
has been his good fortune 10 present to
bis patrons; always something new and
pleasing. The lucky number last night
was 1888,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-12
RECEPTION.

One Of the most beautiful receptions
of the season was given yesterday after
noon by Mrs. Thos. w. Robinson, al
her home on Washington street. The
reception Immediately followed the De-
cember meeting of the Mt. Vernon
Chapter, d. A. g., the members of
which were among the large number of
guests. Mrs. Robinson was assisted IN
receiving by Mrs, ElGaUor Washington
Howard. 10 the dining room brilliant
with pouisetta and red.shaded lights,
MIS-. George Robinson, Mrs. james
Johnston sud Mrs. Arthur Snowden pre-
sided; they were assisted in serving by
Misses Clarence aud Mary Snowdeu,
Miss Marian Bryant and Miss Louise
MOrDhY,
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BUTTER CONFIsOATED.

Mr. L. D. L7lee, market master,
this morning made descent upon certain
couutrymen who were Offering light
weight butter for sole. 10 ore instance
prints weighing but little more than
half q pound were being sold for pound
humps. In other cases butter was found
to be three ounces short in weight.
Seven pounds iu all were coDhscated.
1t will be sent to the aims house for the
use of the inmates of that institution.
There was no protest on the part OF
some cOuntrYmen whose butter was
summa,ily seizsd, but a colOred man
took issue with the market master and
appalled, 10 the Police Court Justice
Catou, who was In bis Office at the time
promptly sustained Mr.. Lyles In his
action,
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NJ. ?. CHURCH NOTES.

The Christmas entertainment by the
Sunday school will take place Deem
Der goth. The chief feature will be q
Cautata-"Around the World with
Santa G aus"--in which 70 children OF
the school will take part.
The treat CT the season is offered the
public on next Tuesday evening, the
18th, Shen Robert Downing, the con-
vsrted actor, will give an illustrated lee
turs en- "The Sigu of the Gross" the
great religious play. Also "The Seven
Ages OF Man" Mr.. Downing will give
anecdotes, "reminiscences, ETC., Of his
stage career with the great actors, such
as Edwin Booth, John Mccullough snd
Others. Mr.. Downing will be assisted
by his daughter, Mics Minnie Downing,
who formerly played "Mercia" in "The
Sign of the Cross"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-12
Swan Bros.
King and Pitt StS.,

King and Pitt StS',
Beg to announce their
complete readiness for the
Xmas holiday rush. The
stocks have been carefully
gathered from the best
markets and consist of the
most practical gift things
for Women, Men and
Children at exceedingly
moderate prices. We shall
make a feature to box
every present in a neat
box. We have purchased
thousands of neat fancy
boxes at a considerable
cost specially for this pur-
pose. To avoid the usual
afternoon rush we would
suggest shopping early in
the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-12
OLD LIGHT INFANTRY

The members of the old Alexandria
Light Infantry met last night in the
Office OF former First Lieut.. w. W. De-
msiu. Ospt. P. J. Murphy presided
was decided TO continue the fight for
recognition, and for possession of the
armory In this city, and If necessary to
carry the matter to the Court of Appeals.
A resolution expressing confidence in
the officers OF the company was passed
unanimously, aud Capt. P. ]. Murphy
and Lieut.. Domaine we're authorized to
take what steps they deem best for the
interest of the company.
The members Of the old company will
meet in Lieut.. Demsine's Office next
Friday night.