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fir Historical Society fin VALEN fc I. M. Kice , Editor and Proprietor VALENTINE , NEBB , THURSDAY , APRIL 1 , 1909. Volume 24 , Xo. 12 THE Manufactured by s U. S. WIND ENGINE & PUMP CO. , is retailed by Red Front Merc. Co. In our "Model A" you will find all the uptodate principles carried out , and we do not think we are exaggerating when we claim that it is 'the most practical , successful and reliable steel mill on the market today. Call and see it. | i Red pront o. f i * P K Garden From the Griswold Seed Co. , of Lincoln , Nebr. "We have a full line of new seeds in bulk and packages , and we guarantee them to be the best on the market for this section of the country. Onion Sets of all kinds in cluding the Early Multipliers. Alfalfa. Clover. Blue Grass. Flower Seeds. Frank cher i K H R ROBERT McGEER , Propr. Fine Wines , Liquors and Cigars A Bourbon Whiskies : Rye Whiskies : h ff5 Old Crow , ' Sherwood , d ff5"i i Hermitage , Guchenheimer , "i Cedar Brook , Sunny Brook , 1 Spring Hill , and 27/year/old andjas , E Pepper , O. F , C , Taylor , These whiskies were purchased in bond and came direct from the U. S. gov 3 ernment warehouse. They are guar anteed pure and unadulterated. Un ? excelled for family and medical use. i Three Star Hennessy and Dreyfus Brandies , Imported Gordon and DeKuyper Gins , Guinness's Extra Stout. Bass Ale. Storz Blue Ribbon and Budweiser Beer , r I Valentine Nebraska ' - > / Read the Advertisements. ff " Confession of Story BY MILT LATTA. Dear Cherry Co , Fellow Citizens : Many of you know of the sus picious talk that has been passed around , to the effect that it might be possible that Attorney Tucker or Sheriff Rosseter had used un fair means with the prisoner , Sam Story , in order to jet him to con fess , the people claiming it to be a very uncommon thinir to'confess such a crime , but that they will deny to the bitter end , but it had not struck my mind this way and I felt that Sheriff llosseter had played the part of the most faith ful blood-hound that ever run the earth , and that in il.e capture he has greatly eased the anxious minds of the citizens of Cheiry county who have been solid in their sympathy for poor Fred Smith and his sorrowing parents. I felt that Tucker had candidly backed Sheriff Kosseter all the time in the task that was so hard that it completely baftied the de tectives , and , having this feeling for our t oys , liosseter and Tuck er , I concluded to ask the boys if they would let me go in the jail for a chat with the murderer , to which Tucker replied , "you bet , Milt , you have my consent. " Mr. Kosseter said : "Come on , Milt , you shall have a chat with him. " On arriving at the door of the jail cage , Mr. Kosseter called out in a kind voice , "Hello Sam. " Sara came to the door. Rosseter said : "Sam , here is Mr. Latta come-to talk with you a little while. " The door unlocked and I passed in , and as I shook hands with him , I passed my left arm around him and gripped his hand tightly , and said : "Sam , my poor boy , I am so sorry , so sorry for you , and for poor Fred and his father and mother. " Sam replied : "Mr. Latta , seam am 1. " "Now , Sara , sit down by me , and , since you have already con fessed in a way , you can see I could have no object detrimental to you in talking to you. But , Sam , I have had a way to know very much about the sadness and heartaches of a prisoner. I have talked with many of them and if ever a confession could be gotten I could get it , but I ask you for nothing like this. " "WellMr. Latta , your sympathy seems sincere and sounds kind and reasonable , and I will feel better to tell the whole story to you. " "Well , Sam , the story is out that you have told different stories about ihe ; matter , but I don't be lieve these stories , nor would I blame you , under such grief as you have been under , and no one to look to for advice , and death or life in prision staring you in the face , I will think none the less of you if you have told a thousand different stories. " "Mr. Latta. I am glad you have come in ; I feel like I want to tell you everything. " "Well , poor boy , before you be gin please tell me this : Has Tuck er frightened you ? " "No , Mr. Tucker used no unfair means ; he has treated me as well as any attorney could. " "Well , how about Sheriff Ros seter ? " "The sheriff has been very kind and white towards me. " "Alright then. Now son , when did you and your chum leave Douglas ? " "Last October , the 9th , and was put off from a freight train here the 10th or the 11th. We were aiming to catch free rides as near ly as possible , although we both had a little money. " "Of course , son , I don't blame you a bit for that , as I have sniped a thousand railes of rides myself. Now , go on , Sam. " "Well , wexgot breakfast at the restaurant and Fred stepped back from the counter and seemed a lit tle careless about paying for our meals , so I got around close to him and in sort of a whisper , said : Fred , you have not paid for our meals yet. Fred in whisper , said : 'Why it's your turn to pay , Sara. ' No , it 'aint , Fred , but I will pay just the same , and paid the half dollar. All we said was said in whispprs and in kindness.'I "Of coursoSamit was no harm for you to differ in your opinion , but were you friendly ? " "Yes , this made no difference with our friendship. " Alright ? , Sarmjour' story TO EVERY MAS' who values his \ personal appearance , and to every woman who values her personal appear ance , we extend a cordial invitation to look over our Spring and Summer line of mer chandise. Our showing includes new pretty patterns in Lawns at medium prices. Attractive assortment in Muslin under wear , and neat patterns in the new Side band goods. Also the latest models in apparel for young and middle aged men , such as Cluett and Monarch Shirts , Arrow Collars , Wonder Hose Sox , Tiger Plats , Florsheim Shoes , etc. See our windows Ask For Trading Stamps . , Ijfcff'y * * ? ! * - * * * * Ji ? ? i * \ sounds good so far , and now , son , if ever in your life you stripped the truth stark naked , do it now and tell it to me'as you are getting near the vital part of your story. I am sure you are telling me the truth ; your frankness and your expression convince me. Now , Sara , gro on and be awfully careful and talk slow and think well as you speak each word , because this story i if found true , might be the foundation stone for a pardon sometime in the run of years. " "Well , Mr. Latta , we sauntered around town a little , looking for a good hiding place to catch another ride , imilly , we concluded that the railroad bridge , being down in the river valley , two or three railes east of town , where trains had to slow down and had hard work to get out of the valley , would be a irood place to catch a ride. So we slowly sauntered down the track toward the bridge , and , after we were a little ways from town , I spoke to Fred in a kind way and told him he was mistaken about the paying for the meals. He answered back in a kind way , that he feit sure that it was ray turn to pay , so we walked slowly on and talked and argued and became in a little bettor earnest all the time , until we got nearly to the railroad bridge , at which time I was a little warm over it , and I feel sure that Fred was. But we had thus far spoken decently to each other , but had argued so earnestly toward the last that it was almost a quar rel , yet I xvon't quite call it a quarrel. We now turned off from the track , and , after a little walk , we came to a wagon road and crossed it and walked on , angling toward the river , and when we reached the river , selected a pleas ant place to lounge around till we would hear east bound trains west of the city whistling for Valentine. Then we would keep out of sight as much as possible along the riv er bank , just ss we had done be fore , and get b-ck to the railroad bridge , or nearly so , ready for the last little run for the train. " "Now , Sara , about how far were vou , in this place of hiding , from the railroad ? " " 1 guess about a half mile. " v'And could you make it back to the bridge after hearing the train whistle , by the time the train would drop down in the valle.v ? " "Yes , easy , and have time to wait , considering the halt of the trains at Valentine. " "Did you select a secluded spot ? " "Yes , we always did , and so does every man who wishes to steal a ride.- ' "Who selected the spot ? " "We both with one accord and with the same satisfied actions just lalted there , as if the place exact ly suited us , neither saying any thing about the place , as about a minute before this we had renewed the talk about the paying for th Breakfast , and hardly had we stopped walking when I said in sharp tones , in answer to what IIP -lad said : That's all right , but I know damned well you ought to pay that half dollar back to me. and Fred said : 'It will be a cold day you son of a b when 1 pay back that which I don't owe. ' " , son , be careful and speak ( Continued On page 5. ) We sell farming implements as well as other merchandise at reasonable prices. Call and try us. nUOOKSTON NEBRASKA. , MAX E. VIERTEL DFALER IN EVERYTHING. Chartered as a Stuto BanK Chartered as a National Bank ivT , ' August" ? 2. 1002 , The Valentine , Nebraska. ( Successor to ) of A General Banking 25,000 Exchange and' , ' Collection Business. C. H. CORNELL , President. J. T. MAY , Vice-President. W. V. N. Cm shier. Tobaccos and Cigars. Canned Goods 2 3 Lunch Counter. Phone g ( v / Stetter & Tobien , Props. fc DEALERS IX All Kinds of Fresh and Salt Meats. . . . \Vill buy your Cattle , Hogs , Poultry , Horses , Mules and anything1 you have to sell. I Valentine , Nebraska , has received a complete line of new , high grade & sL which are being offered at the lowest prices possible - V , sible , the margin of profit being only reasonable. | Prices are within the reach of all and plainly marked - ? j ed on every article. One price to everybody. I " * TB Hh