General
Merchandise
For Clerk J. N. Reynolds
99
M. Patterson
60
For Treasurer S. L. Sturtevant
101
L. F. Ellis
58
For Coroner John Williamson
63
Davis
97
For Surveyor G. H. Haskins
160
For Superintendent Dan'l Barker
101
C. D. Rakestraw
58
For Commissioner--1st Dist. Geo. E. Willard
67
R. Warn
88
2nd Dist. Henry Ruby
96
Andrew Thompson
58
3d Dist. Thos. F. Miller
160
In conformity with this result, which was brought about by throwing out forty-two votes from Genoa precinct, it having been roughly estimated by the Fullerton syndicate that it represented "about" the number of illegal votes cast at Genoa, and "just" the number necessary to make the election of the Fullerton ticket complete, Clerk Reynolds issued certificates of election, in accordance with this result, and the county machinery was declared complete and in running order. In the meantime the candidates on the Genoa ticket, relying on the face of the returns as lawful evidence of the rectitude of their intentions, with the exception of L. F. Ellis, candidate for treasurer, were sworn into office, and the following notice published:
"Notice is hereby given that there will be a special meeting of the county commissioners of Nance county at Fullerton, December 26, 1879, for the purpose of approving the bonds of such county or precinct officers as have not qualified and to transact such other business as may be legally brought before them.
Dated, Fullerton, Dec. 16, 1879.
M. PATTERSON,
County Clerk.'The commissioners met according to call, approved the official bonds of the Genoa precinct officers, instructed the county clerk to communicate with the different publishing houses to ascertain where the necessary books and stationery for the county could be procured at lowest rates. They then adjourned till the 5th of January.
On January 5th the new board met pursuant to adjournment, with Burgess and Patterson on deck. Straightway they were arrested and taken before justice Edgar Tiffany, who released them in their own recognizance to appear the following Tuesday and answer to the complaint of usurpation of office. It is unnecessary to say that they didn't appear.
On the 13th of January, both boards met in regular session. The Fullerton commissioners held their session in the old Pawnee land office, the other first tried to get the use of Josh Brown's store. Failing in this, they sought refuge in the bar-room of the City Hotel, then kept by George Rogers, and on being refused, repaired to the livery barn of Geo. Odell and took possession of a stall. They were just ready to begin business when W. H. Bowman fell upon them and, in the name of the commonwealth of Nebraska, arrested them and took them before Judge Lindsay. Andrew Thompson was brought to trial on the charge of usurpation of office, and after due trial, a fine of $160 was imposed, and the prisoner ordered remanded to the jail at Central City until the fine should be paid. The judge finally agreed to remit the fine if Mr. Thompson would pay the costs, amounting to $11, and give bonds in the sum of $5,000 not to appear in the role of a county commissioner again or call the board together as its chairman. It being a "ground hog case," the bond was executed, and the prisoner released.
In 1880, Dr. J. F. Johnson, moved from Hamilton to Nance county, has resided here continuously and is the pioneer practitioner of the county.
In 1881 and 1882, J. N. Reynolds, A. Edgington and J. H. Fee moved here and laid out the additions which bear their names, and although lumber and all goods were freighted overland, building was carried on expeditiously. John Russell and family came to Nance county in 1882, hauling household effects across the country from Lincoln and fording the Loup river.
The only serious epedemic the people of the county ever experienced was the scourge of diphtheria in 1884, when thirty succummed [sic] to the dreaded disease. There were many cases in this territory during the season, and only the efficient medical service prevented greater loss of life.
FULLERTON IN 1881.
The first building, as said before, was erected for the use of the county, and was finished about the first of June. It was some time before another was erected, but finally Mr. Smith, owning a quarter-section southeast of town, concluded to build on the town site, and soon after Tiffany & Dresser put up their store building, N. C. Judson his grocery, and Brad. D. Slaughter the building he now occupies, such was the extent of the town October 1, 1879, when the
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Merchandise In business in the State since 1875; helped kill the grasshoppers in 1876; saw the Indians go in 1876.
Our success we attribute to our purchasing power, operating as we do nine stores in the State. Buying in large quantities allows us to sell at the lowest possible prices.
In buying, we never lose sight of quality -- it is our first consideration, and we handle only such brands as we know to be among the best of its kind.
GOSSARD CORSETS--Think of it! No better corsets made. Prices to suit everybody.
MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING--The Kirschbaum, the house with the motto, "Every Suit All Wool," no matter how low the price.
BLACK CAT HOSIERY--For men, women and children. Nothing better made.
HATS AND CAPS--At prices to numerous to mention.
WAYNE MADE WAISTS--For women, in the newest materials at prices to please you.
SHOES--For men, women and children. We carry the famous Racine Shoe for men and the Shelby Shoe for women.
LADIES' CLOAKS AND SUITS.
WHITE CAT UNDERWEAR--For men. The original underwear with a closed crotch, at popular prices.
LINOLEUM AND RUGS--See us for prices and save money.
DRESS GOODS--This line you must see to appreciate it. We keep all other kinds of yardage kept at a first-class dry goods store.
GROCERIES--We feature the Superb Line; stock always fresh and clean; prices the lowest.
Highest Price's Paid for Produce. All Goods Sold on Low Cash Basis
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