The Columbus Telegram from Columbus, Nebraska • 1

Sluts Historical Society The Columbus Telegram. TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR. COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA, APRIL 26. 1907. NUMBER 7.

The gardens to be planted and Sherwin Want a Hurry-Up Repair Job Done? We'll not keep you waiting. If you say hurry why hurry it Is. Our motto to please the people." Often people come in from the country with repairing work, which they want to take home the same day. This Is a splendid place to bring your work. If we say we can do it it will be done.

If not, we will frankly tell you, for we wouldn't for a good deal disappoint you. Wnen there are any breaks and bends in your Jewelry, or Watches or Clocks that don.t behave, you'll find the remedy at our repair department. Jeweler and Optician. ED J. NIEWOHNER.

Wall Paper at Dach'Q Maennerchor hall presented a brilliant and Joyous appearance Wednesday evening, when neighbors and friends to the number of over one hundred assembled there to celebrate the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Adolpli Jaeggi. The, affair was planned and executed as a complete surprise to the honored guests. Meeting at the hall the company found places about two long tables, which groaned beneath their load of choice things to eat and drink.

Then a delegation of ladles from the Gruetli society, who had arranged for the recept ion, called upon Mr. and Mrs. Jaeggi to request their presence at the hall. As they entered the hall Mrs. Leopold Jaeggi at the piano struck the opening chords of Mendelssohn's wedding march, and later the Gruetli singing society rendered an opening chorus.

On behalf of the guests Rev. R. Neu-marker reminded Mr. and Mrs. Jaeggi of the occasion which all had assembled to commemorate, and presented them several beautiful tokens of silver.

Among the presents were Miss Bess Powell, who has been visiting since last December with her aunt, Mrs. P. J. Cunningham, returned Tuesday to her home at Mexico, Missouri. Miss Martha Turner came up from Lincoln last Saturday evening to spend Sunday at her home.

She is employed in the office of the clerk of the district court in Lancaster county. i i The Paint That Covers The Earth Paint You will find It in all quarters of the civilized earth where things are well painted. For exterior and interior decoration of the home, on the roof, floor, woodwork and furniture, for carriage painting, barn for all sorts of purposes- it has no superior for color, durability or economical service. ASK FOR COLOR CARDS. POLLOCK CO.

The Druggists on the Corner COLUMBUS NEBRASKA Robert Rummer, residing south of the river, will spend a portion of the summer on a visit with relatives in Switzerland. He expects to leave Sunday. Michael Savage is just beginning to call upon down-town friends, after a severe spell of sickness. While traveling in the western part of the 6tate a few weeks lie was taken very ill, and for awhile lie thought he would never recover. Mrs.

W. J. Walter, accompanied by her sister, Miss Christina Oden-thal, who has been visiting here dur- ing the winter, departed last week for Dixon, 111., the former to-visit relatives and the latter to remain at home. Victor Todenhoft, one of the proprietors of the Meridian hotel, will leave about the first of May for Bell Fourche, South Dakota, to en gage with a brother in the sheep business. He has an interest in herd of nearly four thousand sheep, Mr.

and Mrs. George Gares, of Garrison, hive been visiting the Hagel and the Schroeder families in the city during the week. Mrs. Gares was formerly Miss Clara Kropf, of Schuyler, and is well known by many young people of the city. Wilbur Town has sold his cigar factory in Columbus to Werner Glur who will continue the manufacture of Lumo cigars.

Mr. Towne has been offered an attractive position on the road, and also believes he has found an excellent business opening in Wvominir. For the present, however, he will reside in this city. Supt. E.

B. Sherman was in Lin coin last Saturday to attend a meet' ing of the board of examiners for state teachers' certificates. By the late legislature the duties and respon sibility of the board were materially increased, it being now within the jurisdiction of the board to inspect all schools and colleges which issue state certificates to their graduates. Martin Langlev, who has been a prominent and familiar figure in the baggage room at the Union Pacific depot for the past five years, will be seen there no more after tomorrow. He decides that there is more money for him in farming than in railroading, and lias formed a partnership on the farm with Michael Abts.

In view of which we are lead to remark that the railroad will lose a busy and courteous helper, and the local agricultural interests will gain a hard-, working and progressive worker. GR.AVS "After April's gentle showers (of snow) Comes sweet May with fragrant flowers." So prepare yourself to dress accordingly, and the most essential part of spring dress is your shoes. That is why we have attempten to get the most snappy, up-to-date line of low shoes we could find. Call and see our line of baby sslippers in patent and kid leathers just the kind that suits. 9 cared for by school children of Colum bus this season will deserve the attention and study of all older peo ple who are Interested in things agricultural.

Not only will several varieties of the common grains and vege tables be grown, but a number of plants foreign to this climate, such as cotton," peanuts and cane. In all, fifty different kinds of seeds will be planted, no two of the children having the same kind of vegetable or grain to cultivate. There will be two large gardens one on the Segelke lots near the First ward school building, and the other on the campus of the Third ward building. They will be in charge of the fifth grade pupils, in connection with nature study. Each pupil will have a garden bed 4x5 feet in size.

The First ward garden will contain thirty-five beds, and the Third ward garden fifty beds. In order to keep the children interested in their work during the summer vacation Superintendent Sherman has offered a prize to the pupil having the best looking bed on the Fourth of July, and has offered as a prize to the class having the best looking garden on the same day, a special vacation of one-half day soon after school shall take up in the falL Each pupil is to have the fruits from his own garden', and at harvest time a collection of seeds will be taken for exhibition purposes. As a result of the work in agriculture done by the fifth grade pupils a year ago Mr. Sherman says he has been advised by many parents that their boys and girls are taking great interest In practical gardening this spring. In view of this marvel lous circumstance it is only natural that the superintendent should feel very proud of the last year's record in juvenile agriculture.

Accidents will happen in the best regulated families. Mrs. Partington said she knew they would, because they happened in her family. We know accidents will happen in the best regulated newspaper offices, be cause an inexcusable accident hap pened in The Telegram office last week. We had written a news arti cle regarding the tragic death of Mrs.

Caroline Speice. Somewhere bet ween the editor's desk and the type cases that article disappeared, and of course the paper contained no mention of the death of Mrs. Speice. It is late now to make extended mention of the matter, but for the benefit of persons living at a distance, and who rely upon The Telegramor home news, the following particulars are given Monday evening, April 15, the body of Mrs. Speice was found at the foot of the cellar stairs in her home in South Columbus.

Death no doubt resulted from a fall. Those best acquainted with her habits have fig ured that she must have fallen down stairs some time near noon of the previous day. Her body was discov ered bv neighbors who, noting her absence, feared she was ill, and went to her home to minister to her. Caroline, relict of the late William Speice, was born in Philadelphia in She had resided in Columbus thirty years. As far as known she left no nearer relatives than her brother-in-law, Hon' Charles A.

Speice, of tins city. Commemorating the 8nth anniversary of the organization of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in America, members of Wildey lodge and their ladies, especially those holding membership in the auxiliary order, called the llebekkahs, assembled at the lodge hall Wednesday-night. The address of the evening was delivered by Rev. L. R.

Ie Wolfe. He spoke for several minutes regarding the exemplary mission of the Odd Fellows and the good work they have performed in extending the spirit of brotherly love, not only within the body of the lodge, but among men of the world at large, framing his remarks upon the history of the order throughout the nation. Following his address the company enjoyed a social hour at gaifles, and finally refreshments were served by the Rebekkah ladies. Frank Schram had his face badly blistered Monday evening by the explosion of kerosene which he poured on a smouldering fire in the range at his restaurant. He saw the explosion coming in plenty of time to avoid the hot center of flame, but the edge of it caught him and singed his eyebrows and blistered his face almost beyond the point of Identification.

However, he has suffered little pain, and the only real damage resulting from the accident was to his facial beauty. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gaver, residing in the southeast part of town, became the parents last Saturday of a baby girl.

Mrs. F. W. Garner arrived yester day morning from Allegheny, called by the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. A.

J. Westcott. Homer, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.

Rothleitner, is suffering with appen dicitis, but the attending physician is in hope of getting the disease under control without resorting to a surgical operation. Miss Jennie Wiseman lias returned from South Omaha, where she went several weeks ago to assist witli the household work in the home of Rev. and Mrs. H. H.

Millard, while the latter was a patient at one of the Omaha hospitals. The annual meeting of group 2 of the Nebraska Bankers' association was held at Fremont last Monday. The banks of Columbus were represented by Cashier Schroeder, of the German National; Cashier Brugger, of the Columbus State; and President Anderson, of the First National. Among the other bankers of the county and vicinity who attended were M. J.

Ramaekers, C. E. Cliarn-quist and W. B. Miller, of Lindsay; H.

W. Luedtke, of Creston; Rudy Miller, of Fullerton; B. D. Gorman, of Genoa; and Frank Wurdeman, of Leigh. Mrs.

Ursula Baumgartner died last Sunday noon at her home In south Columbus, death resulting from heart trouble which followed a severe stroke of paralysis sustained by Mrs. Baumgartner about two months ago. She was the widow of Martin Baumgartner, who died in 1901, and had been a resident of this city for twenty-five years. Eight children survive her Leonard, Joseph, Martin, Casper, Albert, Mary, Anna, and Margaret Baumgartner, all living in Columbus. Leonard, the eldest son, is the only one married and living away from home.

Mrs. Baumgartner was born in Switzerland October 1(5, being at the time of her death past fifty-three years old. The funeral in her honor was held at the German Lutheran church Wednesday forenoon at 11 o'clock, Pastor MIessler being in charge. The interment was in the Columbus cemetery. Will Farrand ret urned last Fri day from Portland, Oregon, for a visit of two months or more with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Farrand. He has been in the West about two years, and until recently has been employed in different departments of civil engineering work. While engaged at bridge work last November he had the remarkable experience of falling sixty feet from the top of a temporary structure into the Wil-liamette river, and coining out of it with comparatively slight injuries, lie had climbed a huge piling to do some work, and accidentally cut in two the safety belt commonly worn by linemen. Fortunately there was nothing below for hirn to strike upon, and he had clear passage to the thirty feet of water in the river.

lie struck head first, as gracefully as a professional diver, and soon came to the surface, where fellow workmen were ready to pull him out of the water. The only injury he sustained was a sprained back, and he has not yet fully recovered from that. Of late he has been organizing home talent operas throughout the state of Oregon, presenting the old standard opera, "Queen Esther," which was so popular in cantata form a few years ago. f-rAll sorts of rumors are current regarding plans of the Union Pacific company to make extensive Improvements in Columbus and vicinity during the coming summer, but not many of them will stand investigation from authorized local agents of the company. Among recent rumors of importance are those to effect that the company will build six lines of track from this city to the Loup river bridge; that the local switch yards will be entirely remodeled; and that definite plans for a new passenger depot at this point have been accepted.

To ascertain the foundation for such rumors a representative of The Telegram called this week at the offlce of Engineer Stiempson, who is in charge of the construction work on the new double track, and whose office would be headquarters for information touching upon the other reported improvements. To each and every inquiry pertaining" to the rumors mentioned the head clerk In Mr. Stiemp- son's office shook his head. "They are all news to me," he said, "and I can assure you that so far as this office is concerned they are without the least foundation. In this depart ment we are interested solely in the double-track work, and aside from the necessary trackage for the new freight depot have no other work under contemplation." An eight-dollar bill! Did you ever see one? Ten chances to one, you nave not.

However, tliere is one eight-dollar bill in Columbus, and no doubt it is the only one. J. S. Freeman is the owner. Many times he has been offered a large sum for the bill, but he says that no sum would Induce him to part with" it.

For several generations the bill has been a keepsake in Mrs. Freeman's family. It was given-to Mr. Freeman in 1802 by Mrs. Freeman's father, who in turn received it from his father, arid that would take it back very close to Revolutionary days.

In every appearance the bill differs from present-day currency. In size it is aliout three by four inches, and in color it is light brown, printed with black ink. The lace oi i ne uin reausas ioiiows: las hill entitles the hearer to eight Span ish milled dollars, or the value thereof in gold or silver, according to the resolution passed by congress at Philadelphia, Sept. 20th, 1878." Then come the signatures of two former treasury officials, one of them being now illegible. The other is that of 11.

Roberts. On the reverse side of the bill are the pictures of three tobacco leaves, and the name of the firm which printed the bill. Mr. Freeman has no idea as to the commercial value of the bill, hut believes that It is now worth hundreds of dollars. In Omaha recently a similar piece of money, issued in sold for $400.

Of course that was the amount paid by a party who is ill-ing to pay for odd and historic pieces of money. Mr. Freeman has no doubt that he could sell his eight-dollar bill for as large a sum of money, but is not looking for a purchaser. a -Miss Eva Walker departed last Monday for a visit of several weeks with Kansas City relatives. Thurs day evening of this week she attended reception given by her aunt, Mrs.

Hale. Wm. Schroeder is planning to start soon after the first of May for a trip to Europe. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Schroeder as far as Cleveland, Ohio, where she will remain until his return from the Old Country.

-G. W. Phillips departed Wednesday for Morris, Illinois, to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. M. K.

Keeler, who died Tuesday. Mrs. Keeler was a sister of Mrs. G. I).

Phillips, of this city, and visited here last summer wlille returning home from California. The body of the late Samuel Church Smith, who died last week at his home in California, will arrive in Columbus this afternoon. The funeral will be held tomorrow forenoon at 10 o'clock at the home of udge and Mrs. J. G.

Reeder, on west Fourteenth street. Judge Reeder and son, George, returned Wednesday morning from their trip to Texas. They met with all kinds of delays down south, from snow storms to railroad wrecks, and found the trip very hard and unsatisfactory. It Is not strange, therefore, that their Impressions of the country were not favorable. Ferdinand Voight came down from ids farm near St.

Edward the first of the week to make arrangements for the purchase of a steamship ticket which will give him passage to Europe within the near future. In the early part of May he will sail for Hamburg, Germany, and spend the summer visiting the scenes of youth. A new semaphone, one which will work automatically, is being 'erected at the point where the Burlington crosses the Union Pad lie railroad, in lie east part of the city. This will save the Burlington trains from stop ping as they cross the other track, and is supposed to be a safer crossing than the old style. The work Is being done by a crew of workmen which Is putting up the block signals along the main line of the Union Pacific.

Just how much work will be done by the signal men in this vicinity no one seems to know, but they are erecting a new building in the west end of the yards in which to store their tools and materials, and indications are that they will be here all summer. Becher, Hockenberger Chambers. Real Estate and Loans, i Whenever desiring investment in real estate, either farm lands or town lots, it will be to your interest to consult our lists. We also have several good dwellings for rent in Columbus, and it will pay you to come and see us before completing your arrangements. Money to loan in any amount on short notice.

Fire, Tornado and Accident Insurance. Becher, Hockenberger Chambers. it. mttm JTj 4U JU JL ill A Ji A A i'h. if.iftt if.i1 ftAAAifuL silver soup bowl with sliver ladle, a creamer and sugar and several smaller pieces of silverware.

Mr. Jaeggi, in ilce choking with happiness and emotion, gave a response. The balance of the evening was given to music, feasting and dancing. The only guests from out of town were Mr. and Mrs.

John Horst, of Madison, Mrs. Horst and Mr. Jaeggi being brother and sister. Columbus will have a series of horse races during the summer. Tills announcement became a fact jester day, when Homer Robinson and other lovers of speedy horses succeeded in raising three thousand dollars for the construction of proper grounds for the races.

The track will be located on the Dr. Evans farm, one mile north of the city, on the monastery road. A large and comfortable grand stand will be erected, and stables for forty horses. Of course Columbus will at once be admitted to the Ne braska racing circuit, wluch means that our people will be given oppor tunity to see the best track horses in the west. The Telegram congratu lates the enterprising gentlemen who have brought about this good result.

There is plenty of room in this good town for speedy horses, and the building of an excellent track ill no doubt bring to the Columbus boulevards some of the best. Dr. J. G. Stone and Miss Mae Consldine, of Platte Center, were united in marriage at St.

Bonaven-tura church Wednesday morning, with a celebration of the nuptial mass by Rev. Father Liborlus, pastor of the Catholic church at Platte Center. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. J.

C. Consldine, of Platte Center, father and mother of the bride; Mrs. Stone, mother of the groom, and Mr. John Stone, a brpther. from Central City; and Dr.

and Mrs. Clement Stone, the former also being a brother, of Doniphan, Nebraska. Wedding dinner for the party "was served at lie home of Mr. and rs. Bernard Schroeder, on west Thir teenth street.

In the evening the bride and groom drove to Platte Center, where the doctor recently located for the practice of medicine. Mr. Alvin Brodfuehier and Miss Mabel lieecroft, formerly of this city, were married Wednesday morning in Trinity cathedral at Omaha, the Rev. I lean llecher officiating. They were, attended by Mr.

John Stovicek, ofj Columbus, and Miss Ethel lieecroft, of Omaha, the latter being a sister of the bride. The groom Is a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Rrodfuehrer, and was raised in Columbus.

He is now located in business at Mitchell, Nebraska. His bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M.

Beecroft, who conducted a dry goods store in Columbus two or three years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Rrodfuehrer were in the city yesterday to visit relatives and friends, and left last evening for their home in Mitchell. Yesterday's Omaha newspapers contained portraits of Rev.

and Mrs. G. A. Luce, formerly of Columbus, and extended accounts of the celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of their marriage. Mr.

Luce Is known among his church followers as "the church builder," he having won the title by leading congregations to erect no less than seven church buildings in Nebraska. He Is now engaged in building In Omaha a new church, the I'earl Memorial, at 24th and Lari-more streets. Cornelius Schmitt, of Bellwood, and Miss Martha Speicher, of Columbus, were married at St. Bonsventura Catholic church last Monday forenoon by the resident priest. a German National Bank We want you to feel at liberty to make our bank your headquarters, and discuss with us your financial affairs in any phase.

We assure you that your confidence will be treated with confidence, and we cheerfully offer you all possible assistance and service..