VOL XIX , BROKEN BOW , CUSTER COUNTY , NEBRASKA , THURSDAY , MAY 23 , 1901-EIGHT PAGES. ' NO. 49 ,
If yon have some rare stone , nng ct or
gem , or eomu old relic In the line of
Jewelry. I am at your BiTilce to imiKo a
thing of beauty mill nacfnluesei
To the rcmemhrnnco of pleatcnt nssocl-
tlon add the charm of utility ,
I glvo you the Tery beet cert of work ,
the tort that IB dona right the lint time.
No cheap work , but right work , moder
ately priced ,
I need old gold In my repair
department. Highest market
price.
GradHAtti of Chicago Opthaliulo College.
School Books ,
Tablets
AND
School Supplies ,
AT
J. G. Haeberle's :
*
Memorial Day Aimoucements.
Memorial services at 51. E. church
Sunday. May 20 , 2,30 p. m.
All old soldiers , W. R. C. , Span
iflh American soldiers , Civic sonic ,
tics and the people of Broken Bow
and vicinity are cordially invited to
join in this service ia memory of
those who give their lives that the
flag of our country might wavn
over all this beautiful laud.
A. W. DKAKK , Com. Post
J. W. BRUCK , Adjt
Memorial Day program at Merna ,
Nebraska , May 30 , 1901. Members
of the G' A. R. , all old soldiers and
soldiers of the Spanish American
war , will moot at 1030 a. m. , at
the hall whore they will form in line
and march to tbo M. P. church.
PKOOUAM :
Moslo
Prayer HOT. C. H. Bradley
Song. . . . America
Keui'irks Commander
Bom' We Have Misted Yon From Our Order
AddroBi..lon. James Whltohcad , Broken How
MniMc Sebaatupoll.
Recitation .Miss Mamie Klunip , Klninp
1Ucitation Mies Hello Foster , Autcluio
boug
Hccitatlou M rs Clara Tow ! , Chicago
Kccltutku , . . MleaMattlo F clge
SOUK Wo Meet to Honor the 11 rim' .
Benediction Uev F. M. Graham
llaBket Dluuer.
By Order of Committee
LOST A go'd ' watch , botwnon
Mosley's grove and Broken Bow ,
small bicycle chain and sprocket
wheel attached. Frank Rubluo.
5-23
John & Knerr
Headquarters For
Dry Goods ,
Groceries ,
Boots and
Shoes.
Our Royal Worcester Corsets pj
Have No Superiors For Ease
4 nnd Comfort.
§ > Local < jj
$ Mention , < d
S. L Cinnon of Wostorvillo was
a city visitor yesterday.
Henry Kelley of Annolmo was a
fiiond caller at this office Monday.
Ed MoComas hns built au addi
tion to his residence which mater
tally improves it.
Win. Brown of Comstock , was in
the oitv last Friday making proof
on his homostoad.
J. C. Maulick of Seneca , Kansas ,
arrived in the city Wednesday of
last week on a short visit.
G. W. Dewey of Gates , was a
city visitor Saturday. The Repub
licau acknowledges a welcome call.
Chan. McCnslin of Florence ,
Pennsylvania , called Saturday and
had bis address changed to Green ,
Nebraska.
J. S Lyon and S K. Redman of
Ortello , were in the city Saturday
as witnesses in the final proof case
before the ( J. S Land Office.
Willis Cadwell attended the state
convention of tbo A. O. U. W. at
Nebraska City last week as a dele
gate from Broken Bow lodge.
Mrs. C. S. Oaborno and little girl
Birdie of Ravenna were visiting in
the cityMonday with Mrs.Osborne's
parents , Mr and Mrs G Hoagland.
C. H. Chapin editor of the Litoh-
field Monitor was a friendly caller
at this office yesterday. Mr. Chapin
bought the Monitor about a month
ago.
ago.W.
W. T. Sherr , a larpe property
bolder in this vicinity surprised bis
friends on his arrival Isst Thursday
evening from St Louis , where he
spent the winter.
W. A. George of Georgetown
was a firiendly caller Tuesday. Ho
reports plenty of chinch bugs in his
wheat but could not aoe that they
I'ero working on it yet.
The Ladies Society of the Pres
byterian church will hold a oake
< ale on .Saturday , May 25 , 1901 , at
Thompson and Rublee's store.
Sale to begin at 3 p m.
John Campbell of Weisaert , was
a friendly caller at this office Mon
day. Ho is of the opinion that the
chinch bugs , while numerous in his
vicinity , are not injuring the wheat.
Wilson & Drake put the finishing
touches on their new store building
last Thursday afternoon by floating
to the breeze from the front of the
building a fine Hag of national
colors. It's n beauty.
Prof. Carlton , a state high
chool instructor of more than
usual ability was in the city Saturday -
day and Sunday writing insurance
ind filing his application with tb
Ord school board for the position
of superintendent of the Ord
school. Ord Quiss.
George and Mrs. Hersh left FrU
lay night for Willowbrook , Mis
souri , where they have gone to
ako care of Mr. llersh's father , who
s quite old and feeble. They left
thi ir farm in charge of their child
ren here , and will remain there as
eng an the old gentleman lives.
Rev. S. W. Richards received the
sad intelligence Saturday mori.-
iog of the doalb of hie
father , who resided in Eng-
and , He was eighty years old
For thirty-live years of his life he
had been agent for one of the
richest tin and coper mining firms
in that country.
A. Y. Stilton , one of the oxlcn
sive farmers of the county , was
ever a considerable part of the
county last week. Ho is of the
opinion that the crop of chinch
bugs are not working on the wheat
nut says a great deal of tbo sraal
i > rain is very weedy and cannot an'
der ordinary circuiubtancoi make a
very good crop.
J. S. Baihb has sold bib residence
property of this city to AmosNobli-
oonsidoration $850 , IIo sold the
Mooney building and lot to W.
H. Oflborno Jr. for $500. He ex
pects to leave with his family for
Mad-son the latter part of this week
or the first of next. His wife's
lather and mother Mr. and Mrs. E.
Mooney will go with them. Mr.
Uaisch is one of the early business
m n of Broken Bow. llo has ever
hfon public spiritedgenerous and a
iood neighbor. Durmtj bis long
refidenoo hero ho has made many
friends who will becorry to see him
nnd his estimable wife leave the
own. Tht bust wishes of the RR-
puiiMOAN will oocompbuio them to
1m new home ,
Judge Armour returned from his
visit to Illinois Monday.
Mrs G. U. Tuttle of Giles is visit ,
ag in th * city with her former
neighbors.
Miss Liudy Kern , daughter of O
J. Kern of Mont Rose Colorado is
visiting in the city.
This vicinity is favored with a
mo rain that commenced yesterday
evening and still continues.
Rev. J. C. Dorria of Michigan ia
visiting in this community with bis
olativoa and old acquaintances.
J. M. Fodgo of Ortello was a
riendly caller today. Ho reports
over an inch of rain at his place last
night.
G. T. Robinson of Fleming valley
eports tbo chinch bugs working on
ho wheat in spots in the fields in
lis vicinity.
E. Roysa , Secretary of the State
banking Board , is in the city.
The REPUPLIOA.N acknowledges a
'riendly call.
J. N. Ridonoor proprietor of the
Vlorna hotel waa a friendly oallor
'esterday. He reports business
good in bis lino.
Ira Glaze went to Hyatinis
Sunday night to look after business
n connection with the Glaze Marble
iVorks of this city.
Frank U. Smith , corth of town1
shipped four cars of cuttle and one
of bogs to Omaha the first of tbo
week , of his own feeding.
W. A. Thompson and wife are
the proud parents of a now boy.
3o was born Friday May 17.
Mother and babe reported doing
finely.
Dr. W. E. Talbot has boon ap-
> ointed by GOT. Savage as a dele-
; ate to the Surgeon's Military con >
vention to be bold at St. Paul Minn.
[ * ho convention will bo held tbo last
of this month tbo first of Juno ,
Wilson&Drake , the proprlotora.of
he large store room on Fourth Ave
jreet our readers this week with a
low advertisement in which they
elicit an investigation of their
joods and prices. They are up to
ate and their goods are first class.
J. D. Troyer of Triumph waa a
riondly caller Monday. He ex
leots to start tbo latter part of the
week accompanied by bis wife with
earn for Sheridan Wyoming. They
xpoot to be gone until fall and may
isit the National Park while gone.
United Brethren church. Subject
f morning permon will bo , "The
jittle Stone That Became a Great
fountain , " and in the evening the
natures will be ° used. The subject
) oing , "The Stars as Symbols of
God's Promises. " A cordial wel-
omo to all.
The attention of the readers of
tie REPUBLICAN is cauoa to ino
arge advertisement of Thomp on ,
tublee & Stevens on the eigth page.
Dhis firm has decided to move their
stock of goods to Callaway and are
idvertising special bargains in or
der to reduce their stock.
Gon. Fitz John Porter died at
m home in Morristown N. J.Tuos-
lay May 21nt at the ripe old ago of
80 years. He is the father , Mrs.
W. II. Doggett , wife of tho.Kpisco-
> al minister of this city. Gen.
Sorter was a prominent figure in
the Mexican and civil wars as well
as during the Kansas troubles and
the Utah expedition and was casheir
of the New York Post office from
1893 to 1897.
Dr. T. W. BaHfl returned rocentl )
from a visit to San Diego California
where he spent several days wit !
Rov. J. S. and Mrs. Lladdon. Hi
reports them in good health and that
Mr. Hadden is making money as
contractor and builder. The Dr. is
grealty pleased with the country
there and expects some day to mak
it bis homo. He says Miss Lena
Caywood who wont there a few
weeks ago from here has a gooc
position with a leading law firm an
stenographer.
S , D. Butcher has returned from
Denver where he has been for soy
oral weeks superintending the pub
liuation of his Pioneer History o
Cunter county. He has with bin
sample pages of the book , Besidei
giving tbo history of the county in
pioneer days it contains a numbo
of views of ranches , scenery , build
ings and pictures ( of individuals
lie informs us that ho will have IOC
of the books ready for delivery nox
week and the others will bo ready
few days later. Parties that have
given him orders may expect him
around with the book shortly.
J. R. Dean waa called to Iowa
week by tbo death of hie
moti.or.
Ansloj's Baleen License HoTokcd.
The case of the state against tlio
village trustees of Analoy was tried
) ofore Judge Sullivan in this city
ast Friday.
It wnen oa&o in which Glen John
son had boon granted saloon license
jy the Ausloy board , and the
county attorney Eirkpatrick sought
to hay.0 the license revoked on the
grounds of illegal proceoduro on
.ho part of tbo village trustees.
The onso grow out of the fact that
31on Johnson on the 18th of April ,
Hod a potitiou with the clerk of the
truiteos praying for a license to
sell spirit and malt liquors. The
notice therefor was published two
weeks in the Chronicle , ending May
) . Ou the next morning , Saturday ,
jotwoon U and 7 o'clock , the board
not and granted the liconso.
County Attorney Kirkpatrick arriv
ed a little latter , on the 7 o'clock
jasHouger , on the scone with a view
) f filing a protest. Finding tbo
iconso bad boon granted be applied
, o tbo district judge to revoke tbo
icenso and compel the trustees to
uoot and entertain a remonstrance
bat had subsequently boon filed by
Vloflsrs. Foutoh , Rigby , Talbot and
Copsoy of Ansloy. 'I bo judge
; ranted the writ and now it is up to
ho Ansley board. If the Audloy
remonstrators baa tbo courage and
means to prosecute the case to tbo
imit that ia now possible , Aneley
H liable to remain dry for several
months to come.
Later The Ansloy board hoard
the rcmonstrators Monday night ,
ind decided in favor of Johnson ,
from which the romoustratora took
an appeal to the district court.
Married.
luniiiiui-TuoMMON. Tuesday evening at 0
o'clock , at tlio homo of tlio brIOo'i imrontd ,
William lludilartl and Mlia Mamie Thomp
son , Key. HtiiUoi' , pautor of the 1'ieibjtoilui
church , ofllclntlng.
The bride is the only daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Thompson of
his city. She is a young" 'lady of
refinement and highly respected by
all who know hor.
The groom is the son of Mr. and
\lrs. \ Joseph Huddard , who for a
eng time were the proprietors of
be Inman Motel. Mr. Huddard is
n the employ of the U. P. railroad
ml is located at North Platte ,
whore they will reside. They will
eave tomorrow.
The REPUBLICAN joins with the
many friends ol Mr. and Mrs.
luddard in extending oougratu
aliens.
Medals Mean Merit.
The highest award the best in
France , the best in America , tbo
> est at the World's Fair , the beet
n tbo world The Sinclair , Superi
or Washer. For sale by
A. A. COLLOM
ri
MY - PATRONS
The ST. PAUL Fnm AND
SI MAHINK INSUKANCK Co. , has
n been engaged in the Hail
business for the past seven
teen years. Within that
time it has paid for losses
by Hail over three-fourths
of a million dollars. This
large sum of money has been |
paid to the satisfaction of
the claimants.
The Hail policy issued is
the fairest and most equit
able ever issued by any in
surance company. It care
fully protects the interest of 0
the insured and provides a Ei
just method for arriving- jj
the amount of the loss in
case the crop should be in
jured by Hail ,
This is the only Stock
Fire Insurance Company in
the United States engaged (
in the Hail business. It has I
ample assets to cover all lia- I
fj bilities , and it pays its losses j '
promptly and honestly.
Don't be humbugged by '
irresponsible companies and
agents.
I solocit your busi
ness for 19OI.
ff.D.BlaM.AllHt ,
Ij At Fanners Bank ,
| Broken Bow , - Nebraska.
City Couucll.
At the mooting of the city conn ,
oil laat night a committee oonsict-
iug of Mayor Harris , Alpha Morgan
and Tom Fiulou wore appoiutml to
interview tbo propotty owners on
Sovetitb Ave , , with a view of hav
ing a bridge put across tbo crock
and the street graded.
The mayor appointed Dr. C. L.
Mullius hoaltb oflieor. The ap
potntuiont was continued. A reso
lution was panned kUBpendiug the
operations of the ordinance prohib
iting tbo merchants from displaying
their goods on the sidewalks , pro
viding they do not interfere with
travel.
Tbo oily clerk wai authorized to
issue rouoiptH for occupation tax
und turn thorn ever to the marshal
for collection. Marshal Towsloy
was authorized to proourti a road
plow. O ) motion , the marshal was
instructed to commence the iprink-
ling of the streets at 7 a. m. each
day and ugain at C p. m.
A committee consisting of At
torney Humphrey , Clerk"Holoomb
and Councilman Ronoau was ap
pointed to devise moans to increase
the occupation tax of hucksters ,
whoso business comes in cotupoti *
lion with the merchants of the city.
School Hoard Moots ,
At tbo mooting of the school
board last night au agreement wan
reached and teachers wore employ
ed for tbo oominu year as follows :
Supt. , A. J. Maoy , Ass't Prin. ,
Miss Maude Ferris ; 2nd and 8th
urados , Miss Millie Wornngtou5tb ;
and Oth grades , north side ; Miss
SadioWbitohoad55tb andOth grades ,
south side , Mine Tucker ; 3rd and
4th grades , Misswaty Boal and Miss
Nan Alexander ; 1st and 2nd grades ,
Miss Downoy.
As a resolution was adopted cut'
ting the Hilary of superintendent to
$ ft5 , Prof. Adamson was not a can
didate Neither was Mrs , Adamson -
son a candidate tor re-election.
The board adopted the following
resolutions :
RESOLUTION NO. 1.
Owing to our financial condition ,
and the depleted condition of tbo
treasury ;
Resolved , That the salary of
superintendent be fixed ot < ! 50 a
month , asHiatBUt'i salary at $40 , and
the high schools bo consolidated
and placed in one buildiug.
That the Hovouth and eighth
grades be consolidated and one
teacher employed at a salary of $40
per month.
That all intermediate salaries be
fixed at $40 , except for first and
second grades.
That we employ one primary
teacher at a salary of $35 a month ,
and that she teach in one building
in the forenoon and the other
in the afternoon , and the pupils
from each side of town attend
school but onohalf day.
HICBOrAJTION NO. 2.
Be it Rusolved , That all child ,
under school age bo not admitted
to school until after their tifth
birthday ,
ItRyoi.UTION NO 3.
lie it Rosolvud by the the School
Uonrd of tbo Independent School
District No. 2fi , Broken How , Nob. ,
That , owing to the depleted finan.
oial condition of the school treasury ,
that no appropriation bo made for
the purpose of purchasing school
text books for the ensuing school
year.
Furmors' Meeting in llniken lion Hat >
urtlii ) , Juno 1.
The Broken Bow Commercial
Club , through F. M. Rublco , has
socurud the promiao from GOT.
Savage to have Prof , Uruuor , pro
fessor of entomology and orni *
thologoy of the State University ,
to visit Broken Bow Saturday ,
Juno 1 , to discuss with the farm
ers the destruction of the chinch
bug by inoouulation.
Ho is sending out the bug virus
to those requesting it , with in
structions how to use it. Several
in the county are experimenting
with it already.
It is desired that the farmers of
the county who are interested in
the annihilation of the okich bugs
moot Prof. Brunor in Broken Bowen
on the date above mentioned at 10
o'clock a. m. , that they may bo
prepared to prevent the destruction
of the wheat crop when the young
bugs hatch.
PROCLAMATION.
Mayor's Office , " )
Brokdn Bow , Nobr. , >
May 22d , 1901. )
Whereas , the president of the
United States nnd the governor of
the state of Nebraska have issued
their proclamation requesting the
people of America to observe , in
a suitable m minor the BOth day of
May us a day to set upnrt for memory
of the heroes , living and iluadvh
served in the Civil war ami whoso
valor and lioroism saved to us a
country undivided , and
Whereas , it is the custom of our citi
zens to observe said day with suitable
rights and ceremonies , patriotic in
character and of loving remembrance.
Therefore , I , J. A. Harris , mayor
of tbo city of Broken Bow , hereby
request that all places of business on
said day bo closed and that our citi
zens give over the day to the honor of
the patriot ooldior who risked bis life
in tbo civil war to the end that a free
government might not purish from
tbo land.
Attest : J. A. HAKKIB ,
C. II. HOLCOMH , Mayor.
City Clerk.
KEEP OUT THE FLIES 1
With the Adjustable and Self-
Fitting W H 2 iLi IN-
& DOW SCREEN.
&
Screens for Whole or Half !
* Window.
CANNON # >
CITY
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The Best Soroon Sold .
COAL ALSO.
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"WJXE . RUIrE , Manager.
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Cigars.
MANUFACTURED BY
E , H. DALBEY ,
Broken Bow , Nebraska.