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VOL XII
THIS AND THAT
iJomlua Evrntt
Seorpis University Graduate stay 7
Musical Convention May 8
St Johns Guild Concert May 19
Fopullsta and Sliver Republicans May 22
Bishop Graves May 23
Memorial Day May so
SixtU District Editors June 5
Now is the time to subscribe
Concert at Cornell Hall May 19
House to rent Miss E I Mills 15
Do not forget the concert at Cornell
Hall May 19
J P Mullen was over from Rose
bud Saturday
Mrs Frush will go to a hospital in
Omaha Monday-
D Stinard has been ill of measles
k butts recovering
G Gunderson of Cody was seen on
our streets Monday
B A Piercy was up from Kennedy
Sunday returning Monday
Will Johns the painter returned
from the reservation Monday
Mi k delivered 23 quarts one
dollar 9 Miss Eva Harden
County Superintendent Stoner went
down to WDod Lake yesterday morn
ing
Mrs E Sparks left Thursday morn
ing for a two weeks visit in Sioux
City
G A Cutler returned from the east
this week and is already busily at
work
Every man in Valentine who is able
orwilling to work is busy at the
eut lime
Ralph Allen of Lonspine visited
with lil sister Mrs Frank Hunter
Tuesday
Saral Holsclaw is building a neat
picket fence in front of his property
onCherry street
A Chicago Record circulator was in
town- the first of the week working up
trade for his paper
The Red Front has improved the
street in front of the store by covering
the same with cinders
J A Sparks returned home to Teon
ardville Kansas after a visit with his
brother here Tuesday
The entertainment to be given by
St Johns Guild of the Episcopal
church will be a rare treat
J G Stelter returned Monday
morning from Chadron where he had
been visiting bis daughters
Jse Galloway has resumed woS on
hfSCherry street house foundation for
which was partially laid last tall
Walt Keuaston of Butte was in
town Monday on his way home from a
business trip in the sandhills south of
town
The Valenino House is doing a
rushing business Landlord Hootan
has engaged a male cook and a new
waiter
E J Dolan superintendent of con
struction of the Indian school was in
town Saturday Hereafter be will be
at Pine Ridge
Miss Kate Dnnoher and Dr C A
Wells attended a dance at Chadron
Saturday evening and visited until
Tuesday morning
The foundation foe the addition to
Davenport Thachers store is com
pleted aod work on the frame portion
will soon be commenced
Bert White was up from Merrivnan
last week and remained over until
Monday night and took in the I O O
F anniversary exercises
The little child of Frank Jarfnis
who was in town under the doctors
care a short time ago died at TJ
OBryanji place a fewdayaago
J A Fike of Valentine and E L
Myers of Newport Stopped off at
Ainsworth Wednesday afternoon on
business Ainsworth Home Rule
Walter Melteridorf s house Is rapidly
approaching completion and when
finished Waiter yiJhayeI0eoJf the
neatest residence propertieain town
f i j
John bset tias moved Wis tfonse
onto the lot south of the livery barn
and ballt a 12x12 addition thereon
hlsrea hima neaVllttteitMUience
XT T 1 7 T r P T XT l1
Miss Jessie E King of Gordon is
visiting with Kate and Wren Dun oner
while on her way home from the con
servatory of music at Lincoln
C W Wilkins of Spencer Iowa
has been iu town this week looking af
ter business matters He is closing up
some deals entered into by the late W
II H Clark
The mandolin club of Fort Niobrara
is an excellent musical organization
and that combined with local talent
will make the concert of Ma 19 a dis
tinct success
C W White left for hiB place at
Norfolk Sunday morning Mrs White
and family following yesterday
Many friends in Valentine vlll regret
their departure
J A Carroll and family have moved
into the Ludwig property near the
Presbyterian church and are keeping
house once more Miss Childo is
boarding with them
Ira Richardson and Jas Gillaspie
were up from Kennedy Monday and
went to Rushville the same night to
appear for the state in the prosecution
of a cattle stealiug case
Chas H Hille of the firm of Owen
Ilille contractors and builders of
Minneapolis was in town Monday and
Tuesday went to the reservation to in
spect the school buildings
John Neiss was over from his ranch
on the reservation Monday and caused
J O Vincent to blow himself for
the treats on an old practical joke
Dont1 say anything about it to Vin
cent
Bishop Anson R Graves will con
duct services at the Episcopal church
Sunday May 23 morning and evening
and will administer the confirmation
rite to those wishing to join the
church
At a meeting of the trustees and
members of the Presbyterian church
last week it was decided to build a
parsonage Mesdames Quigley Bar
ker and Ludwig were appointed ft
committee to solicit funds
C H Cornell is building a neat
W G Balard was up from his
ranch at Wood Lake Monday on busi
ness Mr Ballard is one of the men
we always like to see come to town
and our merchants are always better
off for his visits He brought news of
Henry Ballards recovery from his re
cent illness
r
W E Haley and Ed Clark two
legal lights from Valenine stopped in
Springvlew Tuesday night while on
their way to Butte Key a Paha Call
Postmaster Haley will Be all puffed
up when he learns that he is now en
titled to the distinction of being called
a legal light
Prof J O Beatty and T A Jeffers
will hold a musical convention here
commencing with SatuWay night
Prof Jeffers comes to Vatoutine highly
recdnlmended an tajstructor and in
cnnection with Mr Reatty should
give entire eati8factionto our people
The soriventionjWill last nighte
EDITORIAL WEDD
ROBERT GOOD AND MISS
IVA M DAVISSON
Daughter of the Iionspine Republican
Journal Kditnr were Married on
April 28 Description of the
Affair by the Papers
One tf the happiest events of thV
season occured Wednesday evening
April 28 at the home ot Mr and
Mrs J S Davisaon the occasion be
ing the marriage of their daughter
Iva to Mr Robert Good
Miss Davisson has been a resident
of Longpiue for a number of years
and is one of our moHt highly esteemed
joung ladies Mr Good is a resident
of Valentine Nebr where he is editor
and proprietor of the Valentine
Democrat and to his host of friends
in Valentine and in Longpine he needs
no introduction
A large number of guests were as
sembled at the appointed hour and at
fifteen minutes past eight Miss 13rown
lee was seated at the piano and began
to play the wedding march The
guests aruse to greet the wedding
procession which was led by Miss Mae
Davisson as bridesmaid aud Mr Y
S Jackson of Valentine as grooms
man followed by the biide and bride
groom jjThe party proceeded to the
parlor where Rev J II Andress per
formed the marriage ceremony and
pronounced the contracting parties
husband and wife
The bride was beautifully dressed in
white Her dress was of white silk
trimmed with lace and her gloves and
slippers were of white kid Orange
bud adorned her hair aud a beautiful
bunch of brides roses were in her hand
Altogether the vision was one fair to
see The bridegroom was faultlessly
attired in black aud the two looked as
happy as one could well debire to be
The groomsman was also perfectly
dressed while the bridesmaids apparel
put us in some doubt whether there
might nut be some mistake as to
which daugher was the bride
After the ceremony was conceded
and congratulations extended refresh
ments were served and a social time
was enjoyed by all Mr and Mrs
Good left on the night train for Valen
tine where thy will make their future
home A number or their friends
accompanied thMr to the depot and
generously contributed copious
showers of rice as an expression of
their good will A large number of
beautiful and costly presents were re
16x21 frame building on the lot east ved of which we failed to secure a
of his building on Virginia street to list Those present were
be used as a workshop and laboratory
We are empowered to deny the report
that the Senator is to be married
The Georgia University Graduates
a minstrel company of 25 people will
appear at Cornell Uall tomorrow Fri
day evening This troupe of fun
makers comes to us highly recommend
ed and should receive good patron
age
Remember the entertainment given
under the auspices of St Johns Guild
at Cornell Hall May 19 The mando
lin club of Fort Niobrara will furnish
part of the program Seata for sale
at the usual price at Watsons diug
store
C R Watson started for Wisconsin
Tuesday morning to visit his parents
near Green Bay He will be gone two
or three weeks Ye editor is in charge
of the weather bureau during his ab
sence so look out for cyclones and
such things
Patiick Ormsby and Nora ODon
nell were to have been married at
Chadron last Wednesday but Pat re
fused to buv a new suit of clothes for
the ceremony or hire a carrage to haul
the girl to church so the affair was at
the last moment declared off
Hon J A Fike W S Jackson and Miss Edna
Fischer of Valentine
Miss Sadie Dewey Wood Lake
J i Berkley F L Coffey Miss Louie Millar
Miss Rose Itatlibnm of Ainsworth
Miss Iui Richmond of Johnstown
Mr and Mrs W B Good of Butk
Mrs Dr E P Green of Denver Culo
John H Andress Misses Marion Mason May
oievena ocaa niuiuiiuic ucinu iuuniii mv i
ftivgatt Maud Lowe and Messrs and Mesdames J
Andrew Lowe H P McKnight Geo A David
son Otto Berber J u uasue a a ay a t
Myuatt Fred Wuittemore K 0 DeLand of
Lungpine
J H Andress in Republican Jour
nal
Married Wednesday evening
April 28th at the home of the bridess
parents in Longpine Miss Iva Davis
son to Mr Robert Good of Valentine
The bride is one of Longpities
handsomest and most attractive young
ladies aud well known in this place
Mr Good is at present editor ind
publisher of the Valentine Demo
crat a prosperous newspaper in our
neighboring city The happy couple
have a bright aud prosperous future
before them as the Star Journal con
fidently believes Ainsworth
Journal
Star-
Oil
Robert Good of the Valentine
Democrat and Miss Iva Davisson of
Longpine were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony in Longpine
Wednesday night April 28 1897 at
8 oclock The Home Rule wishes
them a happy prosperous and blessed
journey through life Hoine Rule r t
Hubert Good a former resident of
ihis place publisher of the Valen
tine Democrat and Miss Iva M
Davisson of Longpine were married
Wednesday April 28 1897 The Re
publican hastens to extend congratu
lations to the happy couple wishing
them a life of unadulterated joy and
much prosperity a la McKmley New i
port Republican
Robert Good of this city and
Miss Iva M Davisaon of Longpine
were married aWG0 oebek Wedbea
day evening April 28 1897 at the
homeof the brides parents the Rev
John Andress performing the mar
riage ceremony in an impressive man
ner in the presence of a large circle of
invited guests W S Jackson of thhi
city acted as best man and Miss K
Mae Davison sister of the bride ad
ted as bridesmaid
The bride is one of the most highly
respected and accomplished iyoung
ladies df Longpiue and while she
comes to Valentine a stranger she -will
receive a warm reception that will J
make hef eel at home and a strangen
no longer - - y
Tne groom is editor of The
DEM
published for Sonr Yoars a
CHERRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
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Cijat one of the Republicans contem
pntries a young man of industry with
tfMjrabittoa of bettering his condi
tio1 in life which could not be mani
fested more strikingly man by taking
this important step which we hope
npitiier will ever regret
liose front this city who attended
the wedding besides the groomsman
were Miss Edaa Fischer J A Fike
and Amos Strong
The Republican unites with the
many friends of this worthy young
couple in extending congiatulations
and wishing them a life of happiness
and prosperity 1 he Repuohcan
We feel very grateful tor these kind
expressions offegard and hope to see
tbbiipys on June 5 If our readers
notice that the paper is lackingin news
they will please excuse us We are at
present located in Val Nicholsons
house but expect to move into our
own property about July 1
Following is a list of the gifts re
ceived and the names of the donors
-Silver service consisting of teapot sugar bowl
butter dish cream pitcher and bread tray Mr
and Mrs Fred Wuittemore II P McKnight
tieoDavidson H Kowe J A Nay E O De
Land Andrew Lowe and daughters Otto Bergnr
ocii v a iuygau Mrs ir ureen aussps
rernc urowuiee way
anurcss
Stevens and Kev J II
Tale cloth chocolate set water Bltchor
lancy plate Otto Merger aim wue
Bureau scarf and di
ana
ollies Jess Whittcmore
and Minon Mason
tfofa pillow Mr L A Nay
Fancy plate -Kate Mvgatt
Book Marriage ChnieS Rev J H Andress
Carving set J C Castle and wffe
- Oil painting rose Mrs H P McKnight and
Bertie BroWnleo
Oil painting Moonlight Scene -E Mao Davis
son
Check on Brown Co Bank J S Davisson
aud wife
All the foregoing are from Longpine
The following tokens of regard were
sent by friends of the couple in Valen
tine
T Eight day cock The Court Hnusd RincV
consisting of the following county officers Judge
Vt HI TiiwiiH TrHHSiirttr i P Irnhli rlerkflpn
Elliott Djputy J Pettilohn Attorney
couanu tneir wires anerlli Amos strong
Supeiintoudeudent Lillian Stoner and Katie
Noule
China dinner set of 95 pieces Thrt remuan ts
of the Hungry Four A E Thacher M V
Nlclnlson and C K Brower
Silver cake tray C R Watson and wife
Glass decanter and glasses -Mae OSullivan
Silver Knives andlorks C It Glover J A
Fike and Indies
Silver pie kulfe AnnaRivens
Souvenir spoon O W Morey and wife
Olive forK C B Cornell
Beny spoons D Eifcherman and wife
Silver mounted inirrorO H Hornby aud
yJa -
viJonuon spoon E Sparks andwlf a
Jflly knife Kate and Wren Donoher
Fancy i late John Sniyjer and wife
China tea set T C Hornby and wife
Cutcl Edna Fisher
Natkins W T Kincaid
Fruit basket Dr J 0 Dwverand wife
Nut cracker and picks J W Yeast aud wife
Reception chair iit Johns Guild
Pitcher tray and glasses Delia Sawyer
Postage stamp plate and easel E McDonald
and wife
Oak center table W S Jackson and Frank
Braytou
From friends and relatives abroad
was received
Silver bonbon basket W B Good antt wife-
Butka Nel
Set cups ssiucers and plats Misses Anna
and Luie Miller Clara and Lillie Martin Rose
Rathburn Ainsworth
Pearl handled fruit knives F L Coffey and
J O Berkley Ainsworth
Sugar sliel 1 aud butter knife Lou Richmond
Johnstown
Reepuon chair C A Johnson and wife
Wood Lake -
Photo holder Sadie Dewey Wood Lake
Silver salt cellars LeRoy i each Wood Lake
Cut glass toilet box Airs A E Crysler Eock
ferd III
Sugar shell and Initter knife C F Martin
Grand Junction Colo
Doilies -Winnie Tyler Flandreau S D
Pie knife T Winter and wile Pasadena Cal
Silver teaapoous Dr Robert Davisson Win
terset Iowa
Table cloth and napkins Dr D Dayisson
Wintursot Iowa
Bureau scarf Mrs G W Waite Stockton
Calif
Hand made handkerchief Minnie Gates
Sibley Iowa
Silver fruit knives Dr Lowery Grand June
lloiij tawa
augarsuejl and butter knife F J Litner and
wife Ochoyedau Iowa
Bond Election
The bond election passed off quietly
Tuesday a very light vote being cast
Up to the hour of going to press all
precincts but three have been heard
from and the bonds have a majority of
60 votes with a fair prospect of win
ning out A queer thing happened
this morning Returns from a certain
precinct were brought in and the car
rier reported 47 votes against the prop
osition arid noue for yet at the general
election last fall the total vote of the
previtoet was 42 -This is the1 only
precinct casting as largea vote as was
counted lastf all
Wilkinson
If all went well at Kennedy last
evening Frank Kime and Miss Irene
Wilkinson were married A big dance
and supper was to haye followed the
nuptials and many were In
vited Frank is one of- Oherry coun
tys most popular young ranchmen
aridt the bride is well and favorably
known to large1 numbers of our people
Tur democrat wishes the couple
much happiness and hopes they will
haveatengandpfospeoulife
OCRAT
VALENTINE CHERRY CO NEBRASKA THURSDAY MAT 6 1897
NO 15
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HELP WANTED
more Groceries Dry Goods and
Shoes each weekthan -we have
ever sold before and that is say
ing a good deal The best help
possible is good goods and low
prices We have that help and
it is bound to bring us that other
helj customers WVhave been
adding to ourstock until -we are
crowded for room thats why we build an additiontoouf store Our
customers can find almost everything they want under oue roof
Look over our line of spring goods Ask abont the portraits
Davenport Thacher
everything
In Pettycrews siock ox groceries fruit confectionery and feed
IS THE BEST
All our Groceries are fresh and good jFruit is the finest and cleanest
Confeciionery the best and sweetest HFeeoVpure and nutritious
Highest prices for Butter Eggs and Farm Produce
NORTH OF POSTOFFICE
W A PETTYGREW
Inventory Sale
We have just completed our spring inventory and have on
hand a large amount of odds and ends remnants etc which
will sell below first coat For instance we will sell
PIECE GOODS AT 1 0 CTS PER YARD
These goods are double width first class quality We sell
SPRING
CLOTHING
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We have an excellent line of new
clothing gents furnishing
goods hats caps boots and shoes
Have a splendid line of
shoes for both ladies and children
Clothing is cheaper and
better than ever Come and see
BOYS PANTS
ONLY 25 CENTS
ROYS SUITS
ONLY 75 CENTS
D Stinard
To HioxixVily anX Back in One Dttjf
By taking the Pacitlc Short Line at
ONeill Traia arrives at giour City
at 240 p m returning leaves at 5 p
mf making close connections at ONeill
in both directions Connection also
made with trains to and from Yank
ton Sioux Falls Mitchell etc Buy
local tickets ta OKclll
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JDJUVJJlV JLU3l VV 1NDT KJSX o
CENTS
Worfh 20 cents Mnst make room for new goods
E McDonald
KERNS
LIVERCURA
FOR LIVER AND KIDNEYS
An efficacious remedy for Habitual Constipation Indigestion Dya
pepsia Sick Headache Biliousness Kidney Trouble
Bheumatism Pimples and Blotches
Price 75 cents per bottle For sale by J H Quigley
For sale at Kennedy by Haeber Grange
C M SAGESER
TONSORIAL
ARTIST
Hair cutting and shaving
Shop in the W H Moses building
HOT AND GOLD BATHS
0 W MOREY
WATOHMAXEB - A5D - JEWELER
Fine line of plain and fancy jew
elry constantly on hand
Repairing promptly executed and
done in the best manner
Full line of sporting goods
THE ELKH9RN
RAILROAD
Korth Western line ia to be4
to and from the
SUGAR BEET FIELD
NORTH NEBRASKA