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About The Red Cloud chief. (Red Cloud, Webster Co., Neb.) 1873-1923 | View Entire Issue (June 14, 1877)
fr L.X JZ : ' f I b i THE RED CLOUD CHIEF LOCAL MATTERS. LAWieefui A? Column 10 CVnf a. J Ant CooL And plea not Got any potato bugs? How in your garden looking. H. S. Ka'oy has gone to Lincoln, m Town full of "hummers' r last Sat- arday. We have for sale a 50 lb. keg of news isle Cheap-. Uncle Moore drives a fine e pan of mules now-a-days. There never was a better prospect for crops than at the present time. A street lamp illuminates the fron t of the Red Cloud Ilote', of nixhts. - We are just out ot wood, only a few knots left, that the "deril" can't split Chan. Potter is having hix ImfldTng raantctl, which will help the looks of it materially. Fcvcre rain and hail htorm la.sf week. Wc have heard of no damage, how ever. Two carloads ofho. passed throueh town last Monday, on their way to the railroad. Mr: C. C. Coon prcsentel the ClIlEP with some .stalks of very nice pic-plant. Thanks. Richardson's new building on fafn Street, will soon be completed. It presents a good appearance. The premium list takes up consider able room this week, and we cannot give the usual amount of reading mat ten Levi Moore has sold- his farm lying one milo north of town, to S. Garher, wo are informed. Price sixteen hun dred. "Uncle Sam" does a thriving busi ness. Ho keeps iii stock even-thing the farmers need, amF sells cheap for cash-. Go and see. rnmiiKi-atmn to and cmtnrgra'ion from the Black II ills are now said to be about equal. Those going have more money than those coming. We-arc sorry that the weather continues so cold, as it interferes ma- tcrally with the wonted enjoyment of the musical and industrious mosqui toes. Oi Ixst Friday night the mercury got down very low. Jack frost put hi an appearance, and it is said that ice was formed though it must have been Yerv thin. Miss Fogel's piano occupies a corner in Mrs. Bentley's millinery establish ment, and. sweet music is the order of the day, bringing up memories of olh cr d:ivs. Parties pased through town lu-t week iu pursuit of a horsothief who Itud -stolon a horse from Mr. Wilkins, residing neaWFairGeld'. They returned last Monday, unsuccessful. Mr. Levi Moore wintered 31)0 head of sheep .last winter and only lost four. Mr. Sleeper was not so fortunate, as he lost 12 from his flock. They were poisoned by eating wild parsnip. -- a - A dmnk man on the streets last Monday made a disgraceful exhibition ef himself. One of the worst needs of this town is a "cooler," wherein such degraded specimens of huiuanity could repose aud sober off at leisnrc- J. S. Deal, liviug up in Batiu prc sinct, met with quite, a serious acci dent hist week, whilo on his way home from the railroad, by being precipita ted from the wagon, resulting in the breaking of his right :iru tid tlfsloca- Wc would.call attention to tire new ad. of Mrs. M. R. Bentley's new Mil liuery establishment. Call and see the great variety of new goods that they carry- Ladies' Linen Dress Goods, and everything needed by the ladies, and all sold at reasonable figures. m Pniitt, the man who was- found guilty of the murder of Whktaker, in Thayer county, some three- yenrs ago, has at last been declared innocent by a-juryr Although discharged, he is generally be'ieved to be guiity. The' oust of the trials was $10,000. ' Mr. Kelley, who is making brick for Ed. Smith, brought to this officc-a sample of Red Cloud brick, that are, to-all appearances, as good as any brick. Mr.Kel!cy thinks that he "has demonstrated the fact that the clay in this valley, which heretofore has been considered useless, as brick clay, is as good as there is any need of, aud will Maple Sogw on!? 'JO cenes per m.. at iJra. Lxitz. Flow lovely the prairies, and the belts of timber along the streams look, now since nature hag donned her eoat of green. Now is the best time in the year for you to secure a life membership ticket in the Agricultural Society. Do not neglect it. Three 12 jficbRecd Breaking Plowa for sale very cheap for cassfe, or tinae given if wanted. Inquire at tbe pott office. 4Mf Mrs. Lutz keeps the largest stoc of Millinery, selb the most goods, and sella them cheaper than you can buy elsewhere in Web.-tcr county. 44 " - Red Cloud, Webster county, is rap idly growing this spring. A large number of new store and residences are being erected. Omaha Bee. "Kerect." This week we publish a portion of the premium list of the Wehuter County Agricultural Society. Next week we will publish the balance, af- I, ter which we will aiike off a sufficient number to place a copy in the hand of every mau in the county, and we believe there will be such an interest shown as there never has been before in this matter. Let us make a success ofit this fcll. To Advertisers. Hurcaf er bills fir advertising will be presented promptly ot the end of each quarter, the first of Ju'y, Octo ber, Janunry and April, No one will be s'ighted. Bills will he presented to all who are indebted without regard to age, sex, race, color or previous con dition of serviiu.de.. llemeuiber that all locals and adver tisement inserted for an indefinite time, will be regularly charged up un til ordered discontinued. Said order to be given personally or in writing to tho editor of the paper. We would mention the fact that no one except ourso'f owus a y share or interest in the Chikf. Neither is it the sub.-idized organ of any clique or ring, but owned and run, solely by the one whoso name appears at the mast head. It is devoted to the interests of the Republican Valley in general, and Welstcr cninty in particular. And its ambition is for the advancement of the moral, spiritual and temporal wel fare of its patrons, and the improve ment of the financial condition of the propriutur. especially the latter. We invite all who are interested in the affairs of the county, and wish to kcap posted, to couic forward aud subscribo. We learn of a stabbing affray that occurred over in the vicinity of Elm Creek, near Mr. Crouches, last week. It appears that Wo. Arnold, and Oli ver Dice and his f ithcr, of Stillwater, came over on Kim Creek to a claim belonging to one of the parties, and while there an altercation ensued be tween Wm. Arnold! and young Dice, in regard to the ability of a dg to 'pick up" a jack rabbit. The debate waxed warm, and .finally cauie blows, atid then our infirmant s;ys that Mr. Arnold dri-w a- jack-knife from his pocket and stabbedyoung'Dice, inflict ing an ugly wound in tEo left brcas , though not dangeronst Mr Crouch dressed the wound, and! the young man, though weak irotn the loss of blood was trble to "ride Rome. Ma. Arnold and Mr. Dice were brothers in law. Harness Shop, - The undersigned having .purchased the McBride Harness Shop, those wishing anything in the line of Har ness, Collars, Saddles and Whips will do well to cajl on me. All work war ranted and the best of stock oonstaitly kept on haud. 44 2w J L. Millxk, J TiieiAe. ii.le, Ne'., June 4, 77. Ed. CniER-": Crops looking well. and conequently everybody feeling 'well. Wm. Longbotham of" this place-is doing well in thebreakiag line He has four teams naming. Wc understand that Dr. Dalton, of your city is about to hdp this precinct a little by starting a store here I be lieve he has offers from different ones here of land providing he will give a half interest in his business or sell on credit. As the Dr. is well known throughout the whole county, it is needless to speak of his business tact. Wc ha?e to boast over your misfortune but you.will have this consolation, he docs io leave the county, and what is your loss is our gain.. Plenty of rain and ground squirrels. Some claimijumpiog going on. Dugouts worth 60 cts. on the dollar. Our P. M. deposited $17 00 in his well last Saturday, besides some valu able papers, but af er whi;e- began to think it unsafe to risk so much where elected. J. Q. Potter of Red Cload, Presi dent. Mjtthcw St ration of Guide Rack, Marsh aL Joseph C. Warner, of Red Cload. AjwisJant Marshal Kev. Geo. O. Yeiaer af Red CW, Caaplaia. Adelbert Bailey, of Gaida feat, Reader. Hon. J. S. Gilhaaj, Orator of the Day. . COMMITTXI OJI MUSIC : Manly McNitt and J. Q. Potter of Red Cloud, Wm. Ryker aad A. I Burton, of Guide Rock. Martial music by the Guide Rock Band. It was also resolved that the refresh- ts shall be a basket dinner. J. K. Smith, Chairman. A. M. Talbot, 8oc'y. KOTXCX. Notice is hereby given that I have about completed arrangements to hold two Normal institutes and coaaty m perintendents' conventions. The first will be held at Grand! Island it Ball county, and will iocludo aft the conn lies west of the sixth principal meri dian. This institute will open oa Monday, June 18, at 7 p. m., attdeon tinue till June 29. The other will be held about the second and third week of Jul', at either Omaha or Platts mouth (due notice of which will bo given), and is intended to accomno-' date the counties not included in the cull for the Grand Islaud meeting. County Superintendents ire remind ed that section 91 of the school law makes it their duty to attend one or other of these institutions. Instruction at these meetings will be giveu by some of the bust and most experienced teachers in the state. Par ticular attention will be given to the subject of physiology, a study now re quired to be studied by candidates for all grades of certificates. At the close of the session an exam ination tor first aud second grade state certificates will be held if desired by teachers present. Boarding at Grand Island will not exceed $3 per week. Teachers will pay one dollar each towards defraying the expenses of instructors. Persons desiring mure particular in formation about boarding, will please write to Henry Nunn, County Super intendent, Grand Island. Particulars of the meeting to be held in the eastern part f the State will be given in a few days. Papers friendly to the object of these meetings will please copy this circular. 8. R. Thompson, SuDt Pub. Inst. Shoes I Shoes ! ! I keep a full line of Shoes and Slip pers fur children, cheap for cash. 43 J. G. Potter. NOTICE, There will be a meeting of the Di lectors of the Webster County Agri cultural Society on June 1 1th for the purpose of selecting Superintendents and awarding committees. LADIES You will find the best stock of Gait ers, for the least money, in the Valley at J.G. Potter's. Dress-making & Stanping. Mrs. Bauer wibe to inform the public that heis' prepared to make dresses on the shortest notice, and do all kinds of stamping: Pfcase give me La call at Carl Weber's. Red Cloud. 43-3m Mrs. Bauer. Ladies. Tak Notice I Go and see the nice stock of Drees Goods at J. G. Potter's. New Goods, Cheap ! I have just received a fall stock of Dry Goods, suitable for the summer trade, consisting in part of Buff Pks., Plads, Percales, Lawns, Ginghams, &&v all of which I will sell at very low prices. Whon-yott are wanting any thing in my line af Dress Goods you will find it to yoar advantage to give me a call, as I will aot he undersold. 43-2w John G. Potter ; The-Boys Home, Geo. Zeiss, pro prietor, is the most ponalar hotel ia town, and ts doing a thriving basinesa under r liberal managaaseat. Cbtev meroal men aad trie faavaliag pablic generally have found it to their inter ests to pot c at this plate where they are always safe of fading good fare, clean beds and respectful treat ment. "The ktch0riac always hangs out." 43-tf The Chicago Stare still leads hi style quality bottom-Brieee. square dealing, and by doing just what if advertises. They have the Ianeat stocaV of Cloth ing, Dry Goods, Boots andTShoas, in Hastings, and art seDiag cheap, cheap er, cheapest. 36 . D. Weinberg; Prop. WOOL the Mate saarkaalae intityof Wool delivered I. M. NoBTeH, sr in Graia aad Stock. inga? Nfch. May, 1877. sf intents- a that ha has bara.was af Joe, War- fts prepared te aaoommo- jrhters and all others 1L LIverynta-iwrBished tior CV 33-tf. tal ph pm m All wfco kT Bwl UtWfct tWy ffck U aelt. r eUiaw to iit .fVwill ad tl to tkir tetenrt to UI oa M. L. TboaM. ml km Caitr offec, wbar im will m bam kaewK. , laiBtlcnatt. vU tkM 4mom ef MMf img koM hi onih-wtr NcbrMk. weaM4vIIUetulttakAcKr. Wkclot iac auat rlr. We have a praaefM the foUowiwc, dinriicd trteto of I d for amh 160 ACRKS, situated on Eta Creek. Wacrrt Under evkiratiew, plenfy of tiaber and water 9m4 WtTi, 20 feet deep ; huuae,- ara bles, etc. Land nearly all level being mostly second bottom. Close to school house. Price, fl.ono. f.Wudowa, bal ance in pavmoot to suit purchaser. Deedgifeo. 120 ACRES of deeded land, situated on Elm Creek, Plenty of timber, partrj nder cultiva tion. Convenient to schools and churches. Terms, 500 cash. 160 ACRES, of deeded land, 14 miles from Red Cloud, 45 acres under cultivation, cor rals, etc. Good well 26 feet deep. Terms, $1, 000, iW cash down bal ance in a year. A bargain. 80 ACRES of land on Elm Creek on the Hastings and Red Cloud freight road, 25 acres under cultivation, good frame house 16x26 with basement 14x35, good well, stable room for 70 teams ; building 1 4 228 for the accommodation of freight ers; Corn cribs and corrals. This Eroperty ha long been known as vessel's ranche. There is some tim ber orr the place. Will relinquish for $700. or will give deed for $800. Half down, balance in one year, or will trade for team and stock. 160 ACRES of deeded land. Two miles from Red Cload. Timber awl running water. 10 acres broken, nwwtry good grass land. Price $450, lalf down, balance in a year. 160 ACHES' Timber claim, being the southeast . Sec. 14, T. 3, R. , Webstor county Neb., Stillwater precinct Mostly good farm land, 45 acres under cultivation. Will relinquish for $400, half cash, balance in one and two years. 160 ACRES. of land on State Creek. Webber Co., 40 acres under cultivation, timber and running water, house, stables, etc. One 80 of this land is deeded, the other is a preemption. Will relin quish the 80 that is not deeded and give a deed for the other or both for cash or trade. The above described lands are of fered for sale at reasonable figures, aad are desirable locations. All let ters of enquiry promptly answered. M. L. THOMA8, Agent. Ask for the Chicago Store, Hastings. J. L. HILLE3. Agent for the White Sewing Ma chine. Any one wishing to purchase one of these machines, will find a sam ple machine at the Furniture store. DO YOUR OWN GRAINING ? ! A new and simple method of grain ing. Enclose 50cts and I will send by return mail prnrted directions for graining: all shades. No humbug Address. Rufus Miksch. 34-6m Red Cloud Neb. Notlcs to Tateotrs. Notice is herby given, That I will ex amine all persons who may desire to offer themselves as candidates for tea chers of the primary or common acnools of Webster county, at Red Cloud on the first Saturday in the months of Feb. ruary, May, August, and November. hA. L. )$IZ, Examinations will also be held m District No. 21 Stillwater Precinct, and in Harmony precinct, before summer schools commence. A. A. Pope, Co. Sup't. Negunda Jan. otb 1877. I will Mail (Free) the recipe for preparinc a staple Vegetable Balm taat will reuore Taa; freckles. Pimples and Blotcbea. tear iac the tkia soft, clear aad'beaatiral.; alo iutractivai: for pRMlBciaa a laxariaat crotrta of hair on a bald head or a aarooth J lace. Addren Bm. yaadeir Uo Hox 5121 ' !. weeter St., 3. jf. 32 NOTICE. U.S. Land Ottlna,) Bloombgtbn; Neb. V June 6th, 1877 J Complaint having been entered at this office by William Branch against Sasan A. Person for abandoning her Homestead Entry. No. 3573, dated May 25th, 1&76, upon the north-west i, Sec 34, township 5 north, range 11 with a view to the cancellation of said entry : the said- aarties t are hereby samcioaea to appear ax uis omoe on the 18th day of July. 16T7 at 9 o'clock a. m., to respoad and furnish teatimoay concaraiag aud alleged abandoamenL Wbbsteb Katon . Register. Gio. W. Dobsst, Receiver. JcHt.5w i notice: 1 " U. 8. Land Offic. Blaoaiiagtoa, Neb. V ! -Jaae 8th, 1877 ) Cacnbuat having beta entered at this aike by Lewis a Olmstead agaiaet Obed B. Harvey for abaadoa'i mg ais-homestead- entry, sio. 3J29 dated Oct 4; 1875; upon the north-: east L Sec 28. Towa. 2 north, raawe 12 west, ia Webster cowaty, Nebraska, with a view to the caaceMatiea of said eatry: the said- aarties are hereby mmaaoaed to aaMar at this oficaaa the 28th day of J&& 1877, at 2o,eack p. wl, to raspoad- aad famish testi- snaaaegcaansDaoB- WnBxnr2A'Begii(cr7 Gra Wl Dossxt, Receiver, jW CMsmercial Htl. KieifwH NebratkaL W. W. Robinson, - - - Prop. Good beds, good fare and charge reasonable JtsTMeal9 at alt hour."aa The Farmers Restaurant, J. A. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. Freighters and others will find it to their interest to' patronise thl house. tsjs.Warm meald at all hours! Haatinos Avr.vrK, MAHT1XVN - - XEHRAftMA. Rufus Miksch. arp$ulrc & Snntv o Particular attentioo given to shop work, and coffins made to order. r aTPainting a Sjecialty."'t Shop weit of Bentley's new building. urcLOTO, . atxi. Tmn Dyke V SmclHer. Platttrers & Stonemasons. We arc frcpared to talc contracts and do aft kiads of work in our line at reasonable prices. Satisfaction guar anteed, and all kind of stock and grain taken in vxcaanxe lor work. Jmf Cistern work a specialty. t'LOUl ."4KHRASHA. 4 43-ly Red Cloud Mill's! We are prepared to do cus tome work Flour Feed and Cora Meal for Kale. Satisfaction guaranteed in quality of hour sold, and ci'stom work. Farmers hould be particular to sceare the best of seed wheat. Potte A Friabie! GEORGE ZEISS, DHALIRIS " Wines & Liiquors CIGARS, Chevf Tng, Sniokintf, Tobacco CANNOD FRUITS OF ALL KINDS, AND CONFECTION KRIS, And Especially Fresh Lager Beer. GEORGE ZEISS, RED CLOUD, NEB. I3tf STAR Billiard Saloan ! W. C. BENSON, Proprietor, Keeps constantly on hand a fine stock of WINES. LIQUORS. KUMMEL, BIT TERS, & FRESH BEER T have also a eood euppIv of the .bert CIGARS in the market. lb thesame building, fuD-stafrj,) is the largest and most commodious hall in the village, which will be rented on' reasonable terms, to the public, for concerts, sociables, balls, or traveling troupes. W. C. Bena&tmy RED CLOUD, NEBRASKA. SET CLOUS CU3SSXT XAiaT X?01t COBRKCTED WCEKI.T BT a.-OAEBlB. Wheai, aer basbti Cora, M " $1.10 30 25 04 10 75 1 00 1 00 100 Potatoat M "' Oata " "" Barley LarJ - " Ooioas per bashel. Pried apples, 10 Iris for" Salt Lake peaches 6 rbs for' A Sugar. 7 tts for G Sugar 7 &Slbsfor Best Rio Coffee 3 & 4ft for m-ji 100 Riee 9 ft for 1 00 00 00 00 .Pi&aes 9 fts for 1 Blackberries 7k for J Caf rants S $ for 1 lat from 40 cts. to $1.00 per lb. Muslins 7 to i ! per yard. Dfcefcs. from-1? to 25 ct. per yard. Print 61 & &cuts vr yard. tl 3 w M a r I M M w o & tt o H. s H 5T 9 t CO m a V.W? j. ? 2 -) g Oi m 3 C3 n o P . t SAM'L GARBER DKALKU f Dry Good and Groceries. BOOTS and SHOES Hats Caps. & Ready Made Clothing ! We have the Largest Stock in the Vallty and will not be undersold. GIVE US A CALL. ONE A ALL Sam'l Carber 47.a Red Cloud, Neb. Id'ams iounfn Sank, IIASTINOS, ADIMSCOU.VIY, NF.n. A General BanRing Business TKANSACTKD. MADE A SPECIALTY. Drafts on Europe bought aud noli. Agents for several steamship Unci. -Business entrusted to us will hare prompt and careful attention. 3 0 gr S p a"a 2 H h S Eve J J ft a k SLyjJL Oa?2 Jg 3Q S 3 2h 2 a- a ? E 5 P ft S9 K Jg aaia av , aai -. - SaaaL..aaavi' AS BOOT AND SHOE SHOP ! PARKS BROS.- Propritora. ThU firw nor frrfiftl trt fa?mh tW jjS 1? PHH-TTif ataj of the bi ten sod a Satr thl "ho-t &Ifl4i footed. All K iftcTft cf Fcpiiriri Dene With Nealncsi IkI Dispatch. ati-A har of the poUJc lr6a' rrprtfBj 4nt. work lull; varrntrd. OIVi: IS A THIAl. and be continctd tbt it i td t iBJfrt t piirotr 6. PAKKS BUOTriKK?. 9 if Red Cloud. (H ItlY'S!! J r CLOTHING, cSSLs, BOOTS :n ii I SI IOKS. HATS' CAPS t Furnishing Coods CHEAPER TV,l CHEAPEST ! I Call and See Us Before You Buy. ETA. I Hit NEW BUILDlKC, On FIRST STREET, opposite Commercial Hittlr Nov J.ltf THE PIONEER BLACKSMITH 4, WACOM SHOP. ''"aHSaiaSpi Ifra MecptT A li 1j. Tiiiktr. lroM Wc would rcipectfully infttrtn the puttic that w .-r jirrul to do all kituli of work in our lisi-, rom,tv (in I i-i w ' mi u4nir twi-l'low rrpairinK fi p-eia.ty. LmiiWr 'tftn, Lislil rtr ' ngon ami liuu, ttilt tn nrdrr, m nrrir'"l etl th tl. ritlCKS KKAfONAIH.K. and SATLFACl 'ION UUAltA.vri!K SCA.i 5i : Ju.J a; jitr-u u QuJ uiAhJ. Tll.V Sl.f.KfKK. It. I. Tl.tK'ia. HO U K l) C U ) U I . N K U K AS K A. NOW IS THE TIME T0 SUBSCRIBE FOR mm mim THE NEWS PAPER is m-mrm AiO 2A7H:3 1H IUtCJGKT CIKIJIATIO!' OF ANY !APEPv IN THE" P'jb fork of all jind sb. n imm m laTcbrask rIX) Yt)ui iiativ;h. nkhk ska. ONLY tsmm,- tl fca& PfSpfaaw. ( f - H - 4 ? fc i fc i ii "" " --.A.' ,-JTfc -a-'- .- i&1