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The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16
SHELBY.

From the Sun.
Rev. and Mrs. Franklin Lohr, who
have been visiting here ut the home OF
their daughter, Mrs. w. A. Cornish for
the past two months, returned to their
home at Columbus Monday. MIR. LOhr
WAS confined t. the house while here
with a severe attack of rheumatism.
Charles Merrill went to Omaha Tues
day and returned home Wednesday
bringing all the Starkey children except
the oldest girl. We are informed that
Starkey had left the children to look out
for themselves and they have been
brought home Ia be cared for 10y relatives.
i. Z. Lott. father of Mrs. ID. &. Cole,
died ut his home in Rising City last Fri
day morning after An illness of only u
few days The direct cause of his demise
We are informed WAS pneumonia He
was 90 years old and was one OF the early
settlers In this vicinity, having home
steaded the farm known rs the Ham
Birth place. Funeral services were held
last Saturday and the intermeni made In
the Rising City cemetery
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16
CENTRAL. CITY.

From the Nonpareil.
Miss Kate Osterman and her little
neice, Alice, had an exciting experience
Monday afternoon as they were driving
to town. As they came along the rail-
road track about two miles west Of town
passing train scared their horse and it
began to plunge and run. 1t finally ran
into the fence at the side of the right Of
way and upset the buggy. Miss Kate
was dragged for quite distance be.
tween the buggy and the fence and final
" lost her hold on the lines. After she
had done 90, little Alice managed TO
reach over the dash board and recover
them, after which she kept the horse in
the center OF the road and was finally
able to turn it around and drive hack to
where her aunt was. The latter, very
fortunately. was not seriously injured
although she WAS painfully bruised and
received cash on her face. 1t is won
der that she was not killed when thrown
against the fence. but good fortune WAS
on her side in this instance.
g. T.. McCarns, who recently came west
To investigate n deal in which a farm
tina: he owned in Perkins county had
been transferred Ia another party without
his knowledge, committed snicide ut his
home near Montpelier. Ohio, on Thurs
day, March ::rd. lie took cRrbOlic acid
and was found dead by his wife in the
barn on their farm. No reason is known
for his act. His brOther-in-law, J. +.
Dorshlner, who was looking after his in
terests in land matters. received letter
from him which was mailed hut a day
before his death and in that he appeared
perfectly rational and did not appear To
he worrying over the trouble concerning
the farm. MIR. AcCarn WAS brother Of
Mrs. nj. A. Brann8n. He lived here for
number of years and is known to many
Of the old settlers. He was well to do
and his business affairs we're in good
condition. What could have been the
cause of his act is n mystery. but it is
likely that he was suffering from temper
ary mental arrangement.
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16

People who get results advertise in the
Journal.
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16
srRoNsBURG.

From the Headlight.
Mrs. Foskett received word from Rev.
Foskett last week. that while making q
trip from Sheridan to Greybull, Wyo .
b VAS stuck for two days in snow
drift: and oil he had to eat was the con-
tents of Q travelling mans sample case
which wss shared among the passengers
He, Ne imagine, did no: enjoy the ex
perience.
Mrs. Boroff left on Tuesday for Cali
fornia where she will make Ter home
with daughter. Mrs. Mskever accom-
panied her AZ far as Central City, where
she caught q through train. Ars. Boroff
has made her home here for many years.
living alone since the death OF her hus-
band and it is gratifying to all that che
will be cared !Or in her declining years.
A modern dude viii. narrow striped
clothes. saddle cOlOred shoes, N lOud
necktie, hair parted over his nose and
smoking cigarette, addressed his best
girl % follows: "lf you we're me and |
Was you, what would You do!' She hest
tatinRly said with u smile: Il would
take of that hideo.s tie, put that vile
cigarette in the stove, part my hair on
the side and pray God for brains"
Too many people pass through life OPP
pressed by the idea that they are slaves
dominated by environment and iniiuen-
ces that are fixed: that they are victims
Of circumstances and cannot change
their condition. This is q sad mistake.
We are largely what We think We are,
aud our station in life, and our character
is dependent upon our thought and will.
We are not victims OF circumstances, ex-
cept OF rare occasions. We may be mas
ters Of our lives il We will-Ex.
A. p. Linder met with very serious
accident ut Dursnt on Monday. lie was
unloading hay from q car and left the
lines lying loose, and when the train
started the team became frightened and
ran away. Mr.. Linder was thrown out
and the wagon passed over his arm above
the elbow fracturiDg the bone, the end
protruding through the flesh. He was
cared for by local physician but the in
jury was OF such a serious nature that he
went to Omaha yesterday to consult a
surgeon. It is hoped that he will he
able to return and that his injury vii!
not prove too serious.
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16
PLATTE CENTER

From the Signal.
Mr.. and Mn. Pat Smith and children,
who have made their home the past few
years in Holt county. returned to Platte
county last week and will reside on the
Joe Oady farm, 9 miles west Of town.
When will people stop encouraging
beggers aud fake peddlers: Every few
days one or more Of this class OF people
canvas this town Monday morning
two we'll dressed men walked in from
the south and proceeded to work" our
people. One of them had wire clothes.
hangers and the other needles and other
trinkets. 10th told hard luck stories.
One was lame, at least he carried cane,
though he frequently forgot to limp.
The other was sick with consumption.
They succeeded in picking up several
dollars, people buying their truck, not
because they had any use for it, but
lust to help them along" They left
on the evening train. each With his hide
rs full OF whisky as it would hold, and a
bottlefull in his pocket. Tuesday a
woman was calling at residences and
business houses. selling lamp mats. She
said she and her family we're driving
from Dakota to Lincoln, the whole fam
ny were sick, they hadn't had bite to
eat that day. and had no money to buy
even loaf OF bread with. And che
could produce a flood of tears every
time she told her story. We never saw
as leaky person. Il is q wonder that
any of that family are alive today. for
this is the third time in the past two
years that they have been here. and
each time they were in the same desper-
ate condition. Down at the stock yards
she had a comfortable house wagon. and
good team Of horses, q healthy looking
man and several sleek dogs that didn't
look as though they ever saw q sick hour
or felt the psngs Of hunger. The proper
way is no! to listen to such people,
They are adopts in their line, but without
exception entitled to no consideration.
Turn them down, Say No To their ap-
psals and they will he forced to earn an
honest living or starvc.
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16

business men, attended n meeting of the
stockholders of the St. Bernard farmer
line at St. Bernard, and proposition
agreeable to the two companies was pro-
posed and practically accepted.
Are We going to let the band question
drop or are We going to help push 1t
along TO successful organization? Any
live and up-to- date town has band,
and we don't see why Humphrey cannot
have IA good band as any town in this
part of the state. by having band con-
certs night or two each week trade can
be drawn To town which wonld otherwise
not come, even trade from other towns
will be drawn. A good band is good
advertisement for town and should he
assisted by the citizens.
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16
MONROE.

From the Republican.
Will Graham of Mondamin, Iowa, IS
here visiting this week.
Louis Schroeder OF Columbus has a
force Of men here moving two houses on
to the farms OF G. w. Hollingshead and
S. c. Terry.
Dave Williams is having his house
improved by a new coat OF paint and
fixed mp. 1t looks as though Dave was
getting ready for the near future.
Mrs. White who has been running the
Commercial hotel here since last No
vemher served their last meal Wednes-
day noon and left Thursday for Hastings,
where they will run 4 hotel.
George Itiand came mp from Columbus
the first OF the week. where he has been
for some time, confined Ia the house
with sickness. He is now on the road to
recovery. however, and will soon he in
his usual health.
Forrest Butler Of Columbus has rent
ed the W.O Pugsley farm. between here
and Genoa, and will farm il the coming
summer The place was recently bought
by August Dietrichs, but he decided not
to move onto it and rented ii 10 Mr..
Butler.
Farmers report their winter wheat in
bad shape. many Of them saying that the
last freezing in February killed it
While it may be a little early, still there
is only field here and there that shows
any green, and those who have examined
the roots say that large per cent OF 1t
is dead.
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16
ITEMS OF
INTEREST
ST. EDWARD

From the Advance.
Last Saturday afternoon H. +. Abbott
bought the w. A. McCutcheon 80 acre
farm south OF st. Edward for consider
alton OF SI0,I00 This establishes "A new
high record for real estate in this vicin-
ity but MIR. Abbott has without doubt
come into possession OF one Of the best
farms in the vicinity.
Mrs. Jas. ODonnell fell last Thursday
evening. fractnring a bone in her hip.
Her condition was considered very criti-
cal and Saturday she was taken To st.
Mary's hospital, Columbus, for an N-ray
examination. She was brought home
Wednesday afternoon and is reported to
he improving Ms rapidly rs could be en-
pected.
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16
HUMPHREY.
from the Democrat

rrom the Democrat
Mrs. Max Elias and children of Column
Inns were I'm town the first Of the week
visiting Mrs. EliRs' sister, Mrs. Joseph
Eanderheiden.
Ii seems certain within a very short
time arrangements will be completed
whereby the Humphrey Telephone com
pany's lines will have connection with
the st. Bernard line. Messrs. Carlow
and Staedelman of the Humphrey COM
pany, in company with few Humphrey
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16
CAUSES IS PER CENT OF DIS
EASES.

Advice Concerning Stomach Trou-
blcs and How to Remedy Them.
do not neglect indigestion which leads
to all sorts of ills and complications.
An eminent doctor once said that ninety
five per cent of all the Ills of the human
body have their origin in Q disordered
stomach.
A physician who made specially OF
stomach troubles, particularly dyspepsia
after years Of study perfected the for
mula from which Rexal; Dyspepsia tab
let's are made.
Our experience with Rexsll Dyspepsia
tablets leads us to believe them to be the
greatest remedy known for the relief OF
acute indigestion and chronic dyspepsia
Their ingredients are soothing and heal.
ing to the inflamed membranes OF the
stomach. They are rich in pepsin, one
Of the greatest digestive aids know to
medicine. The relief they afford is al
most immediate Their use with persis-
tency and regularity for a short time
brings about a cessation of the pains
caused by stomach disorders.
Rexal Dyspepsia tablets will insure
healthy appetite. aid digestion and pro-
mote nutrition. Az evidence OF our sim
cere faith in Rexsll Dyspepsia tablets.
we ask you to try them at our risk. j.
they do not give you entire satisfaction,
We will return you ti.s monsy you paid
Us for them, without question or forms-
lity. They come in three sizes. prices
25 cents, 80 cents and SlO0. Remember
you csn obtain them only at our store.
Pollock K o., the druggists on the cor
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16
SILVER CREEK.

From the Sand
Mrs. Rieder of Columbus is . guest OF
Mrs. C. l.. Sprague.
Ed Williams OF Columbus spent con-
Die Of days in town this week.
Mrs. q. w. Ke,fer. son Merle and sis
ter. Marguerite Williams. returned To
Platte county on Wednesday.
Ms. 3. NJ. Terrence is home again At
ter long siege at Nm Omaha hospital
She seems to feel better and her many
friends are rejoiciog over her recovery.
The board OF supervisors voted TO put
in three 10 foot spans Of q steel bridge
at Silver Creek with IL foot roadway.
This il what We need and eventually il
will he a STEEL bridge clear across the
river.
Tuesday lRet the school bOsrsl 1T Dis
trict No. 3. at Gardnsr signed contract
with &. N. Powers to bnild Few school
house. 1t is to be Of cement blocks. :aDx
40 with clos Is etc. and q belfry tower
II PROMISES tn be one II the best school
houses in the county. The contract
price is $3.50.
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16
ALBION.

From the News
S. ID. Phillips returned Tuesday after
noon from Columbus. where he had
been to ace his daughter. Mrs. Frank
Duncan, who recently underwent very
seriOns operation for appendicitis. lie
found her getting alOI & nicely.
Some Of the farmers are finding good
seed in their corn which was planted
early last year and which STOOD in the
field all winter. This corn matured
we'll Iaet fall and stood in the field well
protected by the husks. Farmers who
have euch corn will do we'll to test it
This NAV solve n a measure the Iues-
ton OF securing good seed this spring.
The editor of Wallsce's Farmer suggest
ed this idea several weeks ago to his
readers and some OF our farmers are
finding this n lie true.
On last Monday, II. X. Hestekind,
wife and four children started for ayisii
to Norway. The length Of their stay
will depend on circumstances, but 1t
will he anywhere from six months to 4
year. Mr.. Hestekind came tn America
forty ono years ago, then lad Of ls
years Ills possessions then consisted
Of . strong pair Of arms and determine
ton to win. He first located in Wiscon-
sin where he married his wife. and then
came to Boone county in 1874 His in
dusiry has been rewarded, and he now
owns 24O acres Of good land besides per-
sonsl property. He can afford year
vacation, and visit to the scenes Of his
childhood will, no doubt, be greatly
enjoyed.
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16
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BRANCHES.

Daily except Sunday.
NOTE:
Nos. I, 2, and are extra fare trains.
Nos. I. :, Is and IL are local passenesrs.
Nos. g and - are local freights.
Nos. and Is are mail trains only.
No. II due in Omaha as p. N.
No. 8 doe in Omaha 500 p, u.
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16
6. D. ( Q.
Time Table

No. g, Pass. (daily ex. Sunday leave .!ss m
No. =, FIT. 4 Ac. (d'y 81. Saturday, " $40 p N
No. q, Pass. tdaily ex. Sunday arrive 80 p N
No. 81, FIT. & Ac. (d'y ex. Sunday ~. Chs N
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16

FROM the Leader.
ROber. Anderson Is reported TO have
81 his farm cast Of town tn a party
; from near Columbus for 500 per acre.
John Nelson. who went to Columbus
0 couple weeks ago and was operated
upon for appsn,!iciiis, returned home
Saturday last.
Joe Krausc sOl.i his farm west Of town
the last of the week to T. s. Ogden. The
farm contained :slJ acres for which he
received So Pcr acre.
Mrs. ThOIs.,n, who went to Denmark
last fall, returned IL Genoa the last 81
the week in very poor PLY steal condi-
ditiOn. Shs wRs detained at New York
several weeks 10y the immigration officials
in order for her t.. show that she possess.
ell visible means Of support
Somebody has been making war On
dogs the past week by liberal distribu-
ton II poison evidently all along the
line from here t. Silver Greek. ~ deal
dogs and cats arc reported to line the
highway the entire distance. A large
number of town dogs we're caught. Now
q dog il the most faithful, fricni known
to mankind. and while the canine tribe
| is male up Of both dogs and ours. with
a large per cent 81 the latter. j, is dne
principally to their bringing up. and the
man who will distribute poison promis-
cuOusly should bs compc!iei to spend the
remainder ~ his days working TO- the
state behind bars
The Columbus journal., 1910-03-16
GENOA.

From the Times.
John Janeick, Of Be;lwOOd, has pur-
chased the Robert Anderson farm of 4:'2
acres southeast of Genoa in Platte coun-
try for 81. 500.
o. e. Green, accompanied by the fore
man Of his ranch. J. 8. Lambert, left for
Odebolt, Iowa, Tuesday tn attend a
stock sale. From Odebolt Mr.. Green
will 90 to his farm near Burke, South
DakOts, To arrange for placing tenant
on his farm. The former tenant. w. L..
Blair, was recently killed by kick from
q horse
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-05
WILL GO TO NEW YORK
Richard Franklin Sold Out His
Liquor Business on Ohio Street
To Another Franklin.

Richard Franklin has sold his mail
or'ler liquor business at 1877 Ohio
street TO G. A. Franklin and Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Franklin will leave
Cairo about October LIST for New
York City where they will reside.
The gentleman to whom the sale was
made, although having the same
surname, is no relation of Richard
franklin, has been conducting the
shoe businesss since he has been in
Cairo in the Marx building on Com
mercial ayenre at the foot of Ninth
street
Richard Franklin came to Cairo
about eight years ago and was one of
the pioneers in the mail order whisky
business and he will leave Cairo well
satisfied with his financial success
having been able to accumulate a
snug sum He always closed his
business at 6 D. m. and opened at Z
In the morning He seldom opened
his place on Sunday.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-05
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

In connection with The contest now being conducted IN which
certain number votes credited for paid advance suDsc
lions both old and new attention called the TACT that only Tie
number Of votes applicable to old subscribers to the Bulletin will be
credited 10 contestants who secure subscriptions under different
o rpDacp presen subscribers whether The address to which
The paper is delivered is the same or not
The Bulletin will determine whether SubscrberlS odd or
and the MANAGEMENT reserves the right throw out ALL
votes secured by evasion this or similar nature and 70 sum
ary drop from The contest The name Of any candidate prolng
Iby an arrangement Of this kind.
TIE BULLETIN COMPANY.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-05
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED
Alderman Scullin WithdraWs From
Firm OF Scullin G. Ricketts,
viii Do Street Work.

The firm OF Scullin & Ricketts, has
been dissolved. Mr.. Ricketts, having
purchased Mr. Sculin's interests. The
deal was closed Saturday. The bust
ness has been conducted under the
partnership since Jan. I, 1909. This
is one OF the oldest and best known
saloons and restaurants In the city
and has been known as "Bottos
place" for more than quarter OF a
century, Under Mr. Ricketts, man
agement the business has been very
successful. Alderman Scullin's health
has been poor for some time, and It
is understood he will associate him
self with Contractor Johnson and
will take hand in overseeing por-
ton Of the paving work for which
Johnson has a contract. He has had
much experience in this line Of work
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-05
ALTGElD IS HONORED
Memorial Tablets Dedicated IN Chi.
cago to Illinois First Governor
Termed First Insurgent."

Chicago, Sept Former Governor
John P. Altgeld received the name OF
the FIRST insurgent" here today at
the unwilling of four bronze memo
rial tablets under the direction OF
the John p Altgeld memorial associa-
ton The life of the former state ex-
ecutive, denominated as among the
first officials to take up the fight
against special privilege, was recalled
by George Fred Williams, Of Mass1-
chusstts. The dedication was attend
ed by members OF the Chicago labor
organizations in body.
Williams said Altge:i saw and de
spised the trucking of civilization 10
material interests. Ire said the gov.
ernor saw how special privilege had
worked its way into the social sys.
TEN.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-05
BURGLARA A SS|N
NEGRO SHOOTS CONTRACTOR ON
c. G. r. WHEN CAUGHT IN
LATTER'S TENT.
Wound Not Considered Fatal
Shootist Escaped-Biood Hounds
Failed to Run Him
Down.

Lewis OstbeFg was shot AMI badly
wounded near Beech Ridge yesterday
morning. lie was brought to Cairo
few hours later and placed in st
Marys lnfirmary where his wound
was dressed. Ostberg is a German
His headquarters have been for some
time at Helena. Ark He is sub
contractor under II, w Butcher and
mas "A teams at work on the Cairo X
Thebes railroad. A short distance
from Beech Ridge He lived there
with a companion in tent near the
scene Of his work.
Yesterday morning about 3 o'clock.
he was awakened by noise in the
tent and saw a negro trying to get
away with a pair of pantaloons. He
reached under his pillow for his re.
volver. but before he could secure II
the negro pulle.i out his gun and
shot N Ostberg. the shot striking the
right shoulder blade and going en-
tirely through the bone and flesh OF
D
the shoulders 1t was a steel bullet
and was picked rp later on the foot
| OF the tent
The occupants Of the other tents
were aroused and the negro on beinf
intercepted in his flight from the tent
fired several moe shots but without
effect.
Sheriff Nellis was at once notified
and deputizeJ three men to go to The
camp and begin hunt for the
would-be assassin. The sheriff ais.
went 10 Beech Ridge yesterday t
| see what could be done in tracing
the shootist and burglar.
1 The deputy sherriffs appointed by
! the sheriff were Ed Hobbs J. B
Sweeney AMI George Motley.
The owner OF the Wickliffe dogs
came aver yesterday with his bloo /
hounds ana put them TO work ii
trailing the negro. The dogs PICKED
up the trail at once and ran up the
, track for a short distance, but finally
/, could not track the fugitive far
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-05
CONSERVATION
congress OPENS
MANY DELEGATES GATHERED AT
ST. PAuL--AFT EN~RoUTE--
STATES FIGHTS ONE OF The
MAIN QUESTIONS.

St Paul, Sept. i.-Policies for and
against states rights" In the matter
of conserving the natural resources
held sway today among tae delegates
here attending the second National
Conservation Congress, which begins
tomorrow
Predictions by the laeders are that
there will be fight in the commit
tee on resolutions and again on the
floor of the convention. AS to the
relative strength of tie two factions
nothing definite Is o1tainaDie. Two
thousand delegations are present.
Taft, Roosevelt, J j. Hill and Pinchot
are To be among the speakers.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-05
Y |
DELIGHT Of an Operation.

No wonder women are fond or OPP
sratIons: we heard woman say the
other day that the only really good
time she ever had In her life was her
experience In hospital. while recov-
aring from an operation. The nurses
waited on her. whereas she had never
been waited on before, and good
meals were served her while she was
king In bed. Her husband and chill
dren took care of themselves. and, al
together, the woman's operation was
one Of the bright spots of her life.--
Atchison Globe.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-05
MOUND CITY bENS
bEATHARR|SBORG
FINAL SCORE YESTERDAY WAS s
TO 3-MoUND CITY FANS DID
NOT LIKE CERTAIN De.
clsloNS BY UMPIRE.

The Mound City Bens yesterday
defeated the Harrisburg baseball
team on the Mound CITY grounds, oy
Il score of s to g.
Certain decisions by the umpire
caused discomfort among the fans
the latter believing these decisions
gave Harrisburg her three runs.
Features of the game were the bat
ting of Waterman and Freeman and
the catching of Hilburn. Waterman
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-05
The Strongest Creature.

In proportion to. Its size and weight
the beetle is probably the strongest
II all known living things. 1t Is
claimed by the authorities that II an
elephant were as strong in proper
ton to its weight as male beetle 1t
would easily be able 70 overturn the
biggest skyscraper In the world. The
beetle Is followed closely by some
ants and the mole is not far behind
New York American.