Grand Island Independent
Friday, January 1, 1886

THE CREAMERY

Among the most thriving of the enterprises of our city is the large creamery, located a short distance east of the city, which has for the past year been under the management of Mr. J.W. Liveringhouse. During the last twelve months one hundred and fifty thousand pounds of butter have been manufactured and shipped to distant points, most of it being taken by the commission house of J. D. Best & Co., Denver. This firm express themselves as very much pleased with the quality of the butter manufactured here, and take all the factory can turn out. The farmers are beginning to realize the benefits of such an institution located in their midst, and many are already enlarging their dairy. The business of the creamery promises to increase considerably during the coming season, and the company are increasing their facilities to manufacture from at least 200,000 to 250,000 pounds. The annual meeting of the stockholders takes place next Monday, when the election of officers will be held.

If there is as much wrangling in heaven as there is among the members of some of the churches on earth, it won't exactly be a paradise after all. The apparent cause of the poor condition of many of the church associations is owing to the fact that a few little spites have been engendered, which in reality amount to nothing, but are sufficient to dusgust two-thirds of the membership and drive away others not members.

There are said to be a number of distitute and deserving poor people in the city, who need the care of kind friends, and the attendant of the Board of Supervisors now in session, has been called to two or three particular cases of distress.

The mayor and police are determined to enforce the ordinance recently passed relative to street gambling. Yesterday Audy Pendlan and Eick Reeves, who have been inown to practice their crooked games on the streets, when ever opportunity afforded, were arrested and taken before Esq. Justice. The suit was finally compromised by their paying $20 costs, and given a $100 bond to desist their gambling for the period of one year.

A swarm of Enlish sparrows have taken up quarters in the cornices of Wiebe's store, and their chatter furnishes plenty of music for that part of Third street.

Now that you have turned over a "new leaf" in the book of life, with many new and well meaning promises, paste it down securely with a determination to live equally as good if not a better one than the one just closed.

Grand Island Independent
Friday, January 1, 1886

Mrs. G. H. Geddes presented her husband a bouncing boy baby for a New Year's present this morning.

Elmer Gaylord threw the high dice which won the $50 toilet set, raffled last evening at Rumsey's.

Plenty of work for laborer now, and none need go idle or hungry with any resonable excuse.

All the nails in the sidewalk on the principal thoroughfares about the city should be driven down, as in many instances they are a nuisance.

Howard City
(Now known as Boelus, in Howard County)
ED. INDEPENDENT

On our return down the valley, we took the U. P. train at Howard, the present terminus of the Loup City Branch, and we were much surprised to note the rapid growth of this little town. When we passed up abut Nov. 1st, the town site was being surveyed - not a building to be seen; and to-day we find a bustling little town of twenty-five business houses, all occupied and doing a lively business. Among the most prominent of the business firms we noticed Messrs. Gaylord & West of Grand Island, who about two weeks ago opened a general stoe house, already have a very large trade. These gentlemen are live and energetic young business men, and we wish them success. Mr. A. L. Easton, also from Grand Island has leased a building, and opened a restaurant. Mr. Fred Bacon, another of Grand Islands popular young business men has charge of the North Platte Lumber Co's. yard, and is making it lively for his competitors in the lumber business.

The frame is up for Messrs. J. G. Schaupp and Son's mill, and the building will soon be inclosed. It will be full roller with capacity of 75 barrels per day. This is the most important enterprise in the town, and the fact of its being in the hands of such practical men as Messrs. J.G. Schaupp & Son's ensure success. We understand parties from the Island have purchased lots, and soon as a building can be erected, will open a temperance bulliard hall. The town needs a post office, and there is a good opening for a blacksmith shop here, and perhaps a church or a skating rink might prosper.