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Educational Notes.- -

li. H? Lakgford, Co. Supt., Editor.

Work for Little People.&4BmA;3(h. Adams at 4he Teacher's Associa- -

" Parhmpe one of the first questions thatan$e,; in the mind of every primaryteacher, is "How shall I give the littlemfiianfl hands interesting and usefuleMpment?" This Is a question that

, rm a good share of our time andattention ;ior without occupation for thelittleeople, how can we expect to keepouiropmViquiet and orderly?

cailMreo.vas a rule, enjoy slate andboard work, especially the latter. Eventhe. youngest can be interested in thiswork. Each day's lesson --should becarefully andieatly copied on the slate orboard, not once but many times, unless

, pupils are far enough advanced, to copya number of verses or paragraphs of alesson. Teachers should be careful inexamining the work, and encouraging theijupns 10 improvement, xi tne work iswell done, do not hesitate in telling themSO."V

Drawing is an nssential in the schoolroom. Simple lessons in drawing thedifferent kinds of lines, should be givenfirst; then geometrical figures may betaught. If drawing cards are not furnished by tb.6 school board, teachers canform many pretty andeasy lessons byputting straight lines together in variousforms.

But these lessons often become verymonotonous to the little ones, and some-thing else must be introduced to entertainthem. Nearly every child is delighted ifhe can get the scissors and something tocut This love for the scissors and papermay be utilized in the occupation ofpaper cutting. If old newspapers can beobtained, the large letters in the headingsand wherever else found, may be cut outand put in boxes, the different kinds indifferent boxes, and used during recita-

tions. As a new lesson is taken, letpupils select the letter or letters ; thus,words and sentences may be formed.

Por kindergarten work, plain paper inwhite or the different colors, may befolded and ruled in various ways for thechildren to cut Great care and neatnessneed to be exercised in this occupation, toinsure good results. If the paper is

, folded carelessly, of course, it will notproduce an even design, or, if the cutting 1

is done in a hurried, careless manner, thedesign will also be uneven.

Interweaving or interlacing is one ofthe oldest occupations, and one that ismuch enjoyed by little people. Whenslats are first introduced, an interestingtalk may be given concerning the mannerof making them. Talk about woods, andthe men who go there in the winter tocut down the trees, and then tell themabout the saws and axes the' use, alsoabout saw-mill- s. So a piece of woodmay be followed until it is convertedinto a slat and in the store for sale. Outof these slats letters, angles and figuresof various shapes may be formed. Sticksof different colors may be used, and thelittle ones will invent very wonderfulthings in the shape of houses, chairs,boats, etc.

But you will ask, "Of wnat use arethese ?" Some of the results are activityof mind, quickening of the observation,errowth of the imacination. and lessonsof patience, neatness, and preserveranceShould not every teacher seek to awakenand obtain these results in every pupil !

Busy Work for Youngr People.Bead by Mrs. Jeter at the Teacher's Associa

tion Angnet 3d, lbSi.How to keep little ones busy at their

desks is often a perplexing question to

the primary teacher.Busy work should be, not only at

tractive, but profitable, and so arrangedthat it supplements and helps the workdoae in recitation. The work should berather for the purpose of arousing andstimulating thought and at the same timeteaching to do things and to make things.Manual training lays its foundation inthe seat work of our kindergarten andprimary schools. Here it is they aretaught to weave, build and model. Herethey obtain their notions of size, structure,form and color.

A good device for primary reading is

to supply the pupils with paper, rulers,pencils and scissors. Have them writeone or two paragraphs of the readinglesson with the words wide apart, so thatthey can be cut in squares or oblongs.Then with rulers and pencils mark andcut Jlix together and ge as jnjthe assigned lesson. See that the workis very neatly done. On the same plana spelling lesson may be learned, writingthe letters instead of words on squares.Let us suppose that the new word forto-day- 's lesson is basket. After the objecthas been talked about, the word writtenon the blackboard and used in sentenceswhich are read by the class, they areready for seat work. First have themcopy the word a number of times upontheir slates, then draw .several picturesfrom the object itself; next make anoutline of the object upon theirdesks with shoe pegs ana tooth-

picks. The drawing and stick-layin- g

have afforded them change and rest, andthey are ready again for the copying.Now have them copy a short sentencecontaining the new word.

Give the pupils a handful of tooth-

picks, and with these they will constructhouses, tables, chairs, boxes, &c. Everything made should be drawn. Thesedrawings will of necessity be crude, but

the wise teacher will find something inthem to praise. The teacher may drawsimple objects or figures on the black-

board and have the pupils copy them,drawing the new object on the slate fiveor six times and the old ones each threetimes. Cutout of stiff brown paper,a set of animals; on these patterns drawenough lines to mark the features, togive roundness to the forms, and to makedistinct the limbs and toes. One setcompleted, prepare another, and thenanother, until there is enough to furnishconsiderable variety. For a few daysuse one set, and before its charms are ex-

hausted, change for another.Number work may be made more

attractive to the little ones by allowingthem to use .tooth-pick- s at their seats.These they can count into bunches andput them together and write the result on

their slates. Many successful teacherscolor the tooth-pick- s, using several differ-

ent colors. Bright colors excite thecensory organs, arrest the attention andsustain the interest. Different coloredletters made of card-boar- d may be used,having the pupils arrange them so as tomake words which they have learned. Ifyou are not provided with the letters theycan easily be made by cutting lettersfrom newspapers, bright colored posters,circulars, &c., and pasting them on paste-

board.The drawings and work of the pupils

should never be destroyed in their pres-

ence. It encourages carelessness whilethe preservation of work makes thempainstaking. School room may bedecorated with the fruits of seat work.

The teacher should remember that contrast and novelty are powerful stimuliwith little children while prolongedimpressions exhaust tne nervous energyand fail to produce a mental effect.Therefore make the periods of seat workbrief, and furnish a great variety ofmaterials. Plan it as carefully as youplan the recitations and its educationalvalue will be as great

There wns a terrible epidemic ofdysentery' and bloody flux in PopeCounty, Illinois, last summer. As manyas five deatns occurred m one any.Messrs. "Walter Brothers, of "Waltersburg,sold over 380 bottles of Chamberlain'sCholic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedyduring this epidemic and say they neverheard of it's failing in any case when thedirections were followed. It was theonly medicine used that did cure the

cases. persons curedfi if riftSr ofcAn andTwenty-fiv- e fifty-cen- t bottles for saleby A. F. Streitz and Dr. Longley, NorthPlatte.

COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS.July 27th. 1889.

The board of county commissionerspursuant to adjournment. Present

Commissioners "Walker OberstDeputy County Clerk Dick.

The following bills allowed onthe general fund:

Election board, mills school house,special bridge bond election July 13,

1889, $13.50.George Nauman fees in case against

Humberstone, $18.10.Election board, Nichols precinct bridge

bond election in January 1889, $13.50.The board continued settlement with

the county treasurer, and then adjournedto meet July 29th,

July 29, 1889.

The board met pursuant to adjourn-ment. Present Commissioners "Walkerand "Oberst and Deputy County ClerkDick.

The board was engaged throughout theday in settlement with the county treas-

urer, and adjourned to meet July 30th.July 30th, 1889.

The board met pursuant to adjourn-ment. Present Commissioners Walkerand Oberst and Deputy County

Bills were allowed on the general fundas follows :

J. 31. Dyer, publishing, $90.70.John Merriman, fixtures in

jail, $3.50.C. L. Patterson, viewing road from

North Platte bridge to Calhouns, $5.00.The board continued settlement with

"county treasurer, and' adjourned to meetAugust 1st

August 1st, 1889.

The board met pursuant to adjourn-ment Present Commissioners Walkerand Oberst and Deputy County ClerkDick.

Bills allowed on the general fundas follows:

C. L. Patterson, December term1888, $14.00.

R. H. Langford, County Superintendent,July, $106.

C. Elder, clerk district Mayadjourned term, $14.35.

Sundry persons election board, Nicholsprecinct special election, July 13th,1889, $11.00.

Thos. Reed, janitor for May, $30.00.Mrs. A. Brunt, witness and mile-

age, $2.30.W K. Coville, on road fund, $20.25.The matter of letting the contract for

bridge across the SouthPlatte river south of the city of NorthPlatte, was taken up and considered bythe board and it appearing to the boardthat the bid of R. D. Thomson, for $3.43per lineal foot was the best bid whichhad been to the board, thecontract was therefore awarded to thesaid R. D. Thomson at $3.43. And uponconsideration the board made certainchanges in the material to be usedin the construction of said bridgeand entered into a contract with

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R. D. Thomson to construct saidbridge at $3.18 per linear foot, and the

R. D. Thomson to have all thematerial in the old bridge.

The board continued settlement withthe county treasurer and adjourned tomeet August 2d, 1889.

August 2d, 1889.

The board met pursuant to adjournment Present Commissioners Walkerand Oberst and Deputy Clerk Dick.

Settlement with county treasurerwas continued throughout the day andthe board adjourned to meet August 3d,1889.

August 3d, 1889

The board pursuant to adjournment. Present Commissioners Walkerand Oberst and Deputy Clerk Dick.

Bills on the general fund were allowedas follows:

Eugene Mvers and wife, witness Statevs. Long, $8.00.

J. F. Hinman, extras in buildingjail, $117.07.

J. F. Hinman, privey at jail, $15.00.L. Strickler, merchandise, $11.60.Election board. Brady precinct bridge

election, June 20th, 1889, $31.30.John Kinkade, on road fund, $19.50.H. M. Green, road fund, lumber for

bridges, $212.00.Fred Hanlon, general fund, wit

ness, $8.50.. Contract with C. D. Thomson, for the

repair of the South Platte wagon bridgesouth of North Platte city was enteredinto and the bond of said-Thomso- n wasapproved.'The board continued settlement with

the countv treasurer and adjourned tomeet August 5th, 1889.

August 5th, 1889.

Board met pursuant to adjournment.Present Commissioners Walker andOberst Deputy Clerk Dick.

Wm. Emerson was hired to serve asjanitor or the court bouse at $dU permonth.

The senior commissioner signed theBirdwood bridge bonds and couponsattached.

The board completed settlement withcounty treasurer adjourned to meetAugust Gth .

August Gth, 1889.

Board met pursuant to adjournment.Present board deputy countyclerk.

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Billin August, $16.50.

The board then proceeded to open bidsfor building a wagon bridge across theNorth Platte river in Birdwood precinctand found bids as follows:

J. C. Whipple, $4.80 per lineal foot.T. Grant, $4.75 per lineal foot.C. F. Iddings,'$4.70 per lineal foot.J. L. Means, $4.23, per lineal foot, and

$125 for each turn out.Geo. E. King Bridge Co., $4.00 per

lineal footAfter examination of all the bids the

contract was awarded to the Geo. E.King Bridge Co., at $4.00 per lineal foo ton the plans and specifications adoptedby the board.

John Coker and W. H. Dudley wereemployed to measure the length of theBirdwood bridge site and report

The county attorney was directed toprepare a contract between the countyand the Geo. E, King Bridge Co., for thebuilding of the Birdwood bridge, andreport

The board then adjourned to meetAugust 7th, 1889.

Cholera in Michigan.Dr. L. D. Larke, of Rogers City,

Michigan, ssiys the epidemic of last yearin Presque Isle County, in which severalpersons lost their lives, was cholericdysentery instead of cholera as firstreported. He used Chamberlain's Colic,Cholera and diarrhoea Remedy and saysit succeeded, where all other remediesfailed. Not a single case wis lost inwhih it was used. This remedy is themost reliable and most successful medi-cine known for colic, cholera morbus,dysentary, diarrhoea, and bloody flux.Twenty-fiv- e and fifty cent bottles for saleby A. F. Streitz and Dr. Longlev NorthPlatte.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.Land Office at North Platte, Neb. )

July 8th, 1889. J

Notice is hereby Riven that the following-name- dsettler has filed coticq of his intention to

make iinal proof in support of his claim, andthat said proof will be made before Register andReceiver at North Platte. Neb., on September14th, 18s9, viz: Joseph 8. L. Brown on HomesteadEntry No. 4642 for the south half of the north-east quarter and lots 1 and 2 section 6t town 12,range 30. He names the following witnesses toprove his continuous residence upon and culti-vation of said land, viz: John Wood, John M.Kinter, John Chapin and James K. Crow, all ofNorth Platte, Neb.

Any person who desires to protest against theallowance of such proof, or who knows of anysubstantial reason, under the law and regulationsof the Interior Department, why such proofshould not be allowed, will be given an oppor-tunity at the above mentioned time and piece tocross-exami- ne the witnesses of said claimant,and to offer evidence in rebuttal of that submit-ted by claimant.

266 Wai. Neville, Register.

Notice for Publication.Land Office at North Platte, Neb., I

July 8th, 1889. fNotice is hereby given that the foUowing-name-d

settler has filed notice of his intention tomake final proof in support of his claim andthat said proof will be made before the Registerand Receiver at North Platte, Neb., on Septem-ber 14th, 1889, viz; John M. Kinter on Home-stead Entry No. 3931 for the southeast quartersection 32, town 13, range SO. He names thefallowing witnesses to prove his continuousresidence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:Joseph S. L. Brown, William Snelling. Chas. E.Osgood and Geo. T. Snelling, aU of NorthPlatte, Neb.

Any person who desires to protest against theallowance of such proof, or who knows of anysubstantial reasons, under the law and regula-tions of the Interior Department, why suchproof should not be allowed, will be given anopportunity at the above mentioned time andplace to cross examine the witnesses of saidclaimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal ofthat submitted by claimant.

266 Wat. Neville. Register.

NOTICE TO HUNTERS.Notice is hereby given that hunting on

the lands of the undersigned is strictlyforbidden. All persons so trespassingwill be prosecuted to the full extent oftho law.8w Paxton & Dershev.

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Iwill fincHiis prices -. f vV

LOWEST IN' THE CITY.

The stock of goods is large, embracing everything in the

line of Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Notions,,

Carpets, Shoes, Etc. Call and be

convinced that Ronnie's Store

is the place to trade.

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GOING EAST.No. 6 Chicago Express.No. 4 Fast LxDressNo. 2 Atlantic Express .No. 22-Fr- eight

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J. U. ehgcson. Agent.

NESBITT & GRIMES,Attorneys-at-La- w,

NORTH .PLATTE,:-- , EBBOFFICE OVER JfOLETS OTOBE

B. I. Hinman. T. Fijiton Gantt.

HINMAN & GANTT,Attorneys - &X - Xjetrvtr.

Will practice in all the courts of State.

Office over the PostolHce.

C. M. DUNCAN, M. D.

Physician and Surgeon.Office: Ottenstein's Block, np stairs. Officehoars from 9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p. m

Residence on West Sixth Street.NORTH PLATTE, - NEBRASKA.

Doctor McNEIL SMITH,Gradnate of the Royal Colleges of Physicians

and Surgeons, Edinburgh,

PHYSICIAN.Office and Residence,

Wellfleet, - Nebraska.

F. M. GEAYLtist,

Has now associated with him Dr. F . L. Camy,late of Omaha, who is an expert crown and

All

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the

bndco worker and a nret-clas- s operator.work will be guaranteed satisfactory

prices moderate.Office over Hammond's Stationery Store,

and

$50 REWARD.By virtue of tho laws of the State of Nebraska,

I hereby offer a reward of Fifty Dollars for thocapture and conviction of any person chargedwith horse stealing in Lincoln county.

D. A. BAKER.Sheriff.

EEAL ESTATE--TO-

Exchange For Cattle.

Lot 1, Block 106, having thereona two-sto- ry brick house in goodrepair. This property is near tlieU. P. shops and depot.

Lot 1, Block 157; fine cottageand all necessary out buildings onlot.

Lots 1 and 2, block 178, two ofthe most desirable residence lots inthe city.

Lot 6, block 10.All in the rapidly growing city

of North Platte. Apply to or ad-

dress J. C. HUPFFR,North Platte, Neb.

NOTICE OF' BALE.

By virtue of an order of sale issued by W. C.Elder, clerk of the District Court of Lincolncounty, Nebraska, upon a judgment of foreclos-ure rendered in said court in favor of WilliamB. Conklin against Joseph D.Hawkins.Carroll C.Hawkins, George Hawkins and Anna Hawkins,I have levied upon the ett half of the northwest(juaTter and lota one and two of section seven,in township sine north, of range twenty-nin- ewest, as the property of said defendant JosephD. Hawkins, and I will opon the 24th day ofAugust, 1889, at one o'clock of said day, at thefront door of the court house of said county inNorth Platte, sell said real estate at public auc-tion to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy saidorder of sale, the amount doe thereon being theBum of $1704.40 with ten per cent interestthereon from October 10, 1888, and $27.73 costs.ana accruing cusis

North Platte, Neb., July 16. 1889

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NEW STORE !

RENNIE

A. liAKElt,Sheriff.

P. WALSH,CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.

Estimates on Work Furnished.

Shop Corner Cottonwood and Third Stseast of Catholic church.

NOTICE TO TEACHERS.Notico is hereby (riven that I will examine all

persons who may desiro to offer themselves ascandidates for teachers of the common schools ofthis county on the THIRD TUESDAY of 'everymonth.

R. H. LANGFORD.County Supt..

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Desirable Farming Land

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LINCOLN & KEITH COUNTIES

FOE SALE.

These Lands lie between the Northand South Platte Kivers, in Uanges33 to 37 inclusive, on the line of theUnion Pacific .Railway.

Prices, terms and full informa-tion can be obtained on applicationat the office of

DILLON & COLLINS,North Patte, :

H. MacLEAN,

Fine Boot and Shoe Maker,And Dealer In

MEN'S LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S

BOOTS ANDSH0ES.

Perfect Fit, Best "Work and Goods asRepresented or Money Refunded.

REPAIRING PROMPTLY DONE.'

NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA.

UNDERTAKING.

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L hereby announce that I haveopened out a large stock of Under-

taker's Supplies, such as

Metallic and Cloth Draped

CASKETS,Wooden Caskets,

And Burial Cases.Also a fine stock of Shrouds, Lin-

ings, Trimmings, etc. In connec-tion I have one of the finest hearsesin the west. Prompt attention toall calls in city or country. Pricesreasonable. Room on Locust St.,opposite Hershey & Co.

SAML. ADAMS, Prop.

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FOR THE NEXT 6oWE' WILL SELL FOR

SPOT CA.SAnything in ouv store consisting of all new atiifeft.

ivell made goods as follows : ;

M mmdrerfSuits,

Hats, Ca;ps, BootslShoes, Trunks, Valises

ATAGTtJAL COI. and remember we mean what we say r

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North; .Platted; -Authorized Capital, $200,000. Paid in Capital, $50,00C

--IirrAll Its Transacted&ell Bills ot iiixchange JJirect on ureat tfn tain ana. Ireland, owitzer-flailPran,-Besnu- m,

-- Holland, Norway, Sweflen, Denmark,Italy, Russfa, SpaingPbrlgal.TnyTTOuslna!1

INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS.

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llavintr nnrchosed the Blacksmith Bnsiness of Hershey & Co.X trill continue the same at theold stand, cor. Fifth and Locuststreets. All kinds of

Blacksmithing, :: : Horseshoeing,AND

Wagon and Carriage Repairingpromptly executed in lirst-cla-ss style. Havingthe best machinery west of Kearney, ray facilitiesfor doing work quickly are unsurpassed.

Mypriees are very low, but cannot givecred it. Please do not ask for it.

JOHN H. HARDEN,The Cash Blacksmith,

NORTH PLATTE.

A. P. CARLSON,

Merchant

Full line of piece goods always onhand and made to order.

Only first-cla- ss workmen employed.

Shop on Spruce Street over Hans Gcrtler&Co.

I. E. SOMERS,

Nurseryman,Florist and Gardener,

(BABTON PLACE,)

NORTH PLATTE, NEBR.

Can furnish all kinds of fruit andshade trees, forest trees, and seed-lings for tree claims at lowestprices. Also all kinds of plants andflowers. Estimates and designsgiven for laying out new grounds.Yards kept by contract.

Martin & NaumanBUTCHERS,

AND DEALERS TS

mil ill SAL? MEATS,

HAMS ,BAC0N, SAUSAGE

AND FISH.

Highest Price Paid for Fat Stock.Sixth Street, between Spruce nnil Pine,

NORTH NEB.PLATTE, - -

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Saloon

and Pool Hall,J. C. HTJPFER, Prop., -

Keeps none but the finest Whiskies,such as

ROBINSON COUNTY, TENN.GOON HOLLOW,

M. V. MONARCH,0. 1 G. TAYLOR;

G UCKENHEIMER RYE.WELSH AND HOMESTEAD

Also line case goods, Brandies, Ruin, GinEtc. St. Louis Bottled Beer and

Milwaukee Beer on draft.

Corner Sixth and Spruce Streets,NORTH PLATTE, - - NEBRASKA

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EST" Having refitted our roomsthroughout, the public is invited tocall and see us.

ONLY

Choice :! Winds, :! Liquors :: and :! Cigars

Kept at the Bar.

Agent for the celebrated

MU UTML PSUL .WATER

from Soda Springs, Idaho.Keith's Block, Front Street,

NORTH PLATTE.

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NORTH and SOUTH

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