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About The Red Cloud chief. (Red Cloud, Webster Co., Neb.) 1873-1923 | View Entire Issue (April 16, 1886)
mri-f SSrl?' s - ?T 1 s - zr ! jr - l h sassaasstssss&saussi ? : i I 1 f t fi?- 4 T. C The Red Jloud Chief A.C. HOSMER FKIlTAy"AriUL" Propi letor K, "lS86 To tho Farmora. Farm loans ncgotiat.! through V. I'. Overman can ! paid at the rnd of any vear without a lionu.o. Kates at low jm the lnwcnt. Money fnrniahert promptly. Office over city druj; Htored 9 Per Cent Farm Loan. The Nebraska Farm Lo:n Co. will make you u loan on von farm at -"S"" j jf i.t;jiL .inn minimi wiu uiuiiey wiiuoui any oeiay. tau on them in the Hed Cloud National IJank ImiMinj:. CITY NEWS. Billy Cu.-nvi:u. is in the city. G. li. Chaney ik on the sick list Chakley Stekneu has gone to Illi- nois. W. N. Biciiakrson is building a new barn. ft. V. Siiiuey was out west this week. Two or three good rains go far this spring. Mim. C. W. LRa:ii has moved to Oxford. There is to be a night depot police appointed. Tin: freight oflice has been moved into the new depot. Iim 1'oTTKit has traded horses. He now has a good team. And now the assessor goes the rounds where he listeth. S. T. Van Hokn lias started a barber rdiop at Blue Hill. Van is reaching out. The construction train has left for the west. It will do some work at Inavale. The B. it M. .shipped an extra of 24 cars of aheep on lust .Saturday and seven cars Sunday. Mks. A. L. Funk is enjoying a do delightful visit from her friend, Mrs.T, S. Bushier, of McCook. A new sidewalk has been ordered laid from the M. E. Church to tho houth end of Seward street. Now is the time to get your furni ture. Goods all new ho old stock. Car load just icccived at Forrester's. Jaki: Millek, the veteran harness dealer sold three or four sets of har ness to a man in Oberlin, Kans.. the other day. Tiios. Brownlee. who wears a medal for being an expert swimmer, is now conductor on the Oberlin branch of the B. fc M. Our subscribers who are in arrears will please come forward and pay up. We have a large amount out and need it now very much. At the last meeting of the council .7. S. Roth rock and Harry Fcight were granted license to run saloons in Red Cloud. License, $1000 each. Five freight crews now stop Jat Red C!( ml. The B. it M. arc now doing a rushing husiness. Two or three ex tras run out every day from this city. The city council .should see that a railing is put along each side of tho walk over the draw near the creamery. It is in a decidedly bad shape for a dark night. The crohswalks from the west side to the east hide of Webuter street be tween Fourth and Fifth Avenue, have been raised. This will be a decided improvement. One of the ladies wno voted on elec tion day, thought it very funny that they should have such a big box for license tickets, and so small a one for temperance tickets. Jack Longstkeet is now niht van! master at the depot, and is ably assist ed bv Ed Martin. Both are new boys. Bill' T-umbull and Sam Lent wrestle .".cars in the daytime. A J3, D.inean fc Co, will not be tin - Alrso"!d, no matter what you want. They keen all kinds of saddles, bridles, whips, etc., and of the best quality v er brought to Red Cloud. -' y.vun Master Potter has moved $ ' n to his new oflice, which tho B. fc M. r.has lately erected tor him- .Iim is now rC lord of all he survevs. The office is upnlied with three nail kegs and a .stove. N Mr. C. F. Chase and wife, of Atlan tic, lo.va, relatives of our fellow ' lounFxnan, A. J. Kenney, are visiting in the city. Mr. Chase is an old news paper man, and as such he paid these headquarters a very pleasant fraternal visit. We are reliably informed that the W. C. T. li. did not pass resolutions to the e fleet that they would boycott those parties who voted license. It It was a false impression created by parties not familiar with the move ments of the W. C. T. U. The fare on the 26th of April to Orleans and return, has been fixed at $2.10. This places the fare within the reach of all, and The Chief hope that every Odd Fellow, as well as all well-wishers of the fraternity will make arrangements to spend the day at Orleans on the 20th. We are pleased to note that the fam ily of Dr, Shercr are all well and have not shown any symptoms Qf ceasing down with the scarlet fever "The doctor took the nrecaution to fumi gate his residence and the family clothinjr, etc, very carefully, and with a desire to keep the disease from spreading any farther. Thc Chief hopjEM this will end tuts scarlet fevfer in ourcltv. II ACKER, fME HOCE PICK-UPS. Window shades at Cottinjjs. Pay day at tlie building association on the '20th. Don't forget it. Maiu:al IIltciimon' spent the fore part of the week in notifying property owner to repair defective sidewalk-. Mk. A. J. Kenkey ha just finished taking the echool census, and find that there are 622 peraonH between the agca of five and twentyone yeara in Red Cloud. H. A. V.Ti0.v han been appointed Ptreet cominisaionar bv the citv coun- pjj li. A. will have a big job on his hands if he gets all of the streets re paired that should be during the next year. Miss Emma Beahann, the christian Sninnno TWfr., ,..;n i. : .i :... . a few days, probably next week. The Chief hopes that she will be an!e to perform some miraculous cures in the city when she arrives. Mr. Bert Cromwell, one of thc solid and staid young men of Red Cloud, i nd holding a trustworthy position in one of the National Banks there, waa in town Thursday. He is an old time friend of ye editor. Indianola Times. The city council failed to reappoint Harry Pond :w marshal, although the business men presented a petition to that body for his reappointment. Mr. Pond made a good officer and The Chief is sorry to lose him from the place. According to the late school census (on tho plan that Hastings bases her population) Red Cloud must have 2200 inhabitant today. On the basis of five children to every voter Red Cloud has certainly grown nearly 400 in thc last year. And still we boom. It looks very dubious just now as to whether the C. N. K. & S. W. railway company will be prepared to get the right of way and got to wading their road bed bv May 1, 1886. as per con tract. However, we still have hopen as Mr. Waesam says the road will be built. It is to be hoped that the city coun cil will reconsider their action in reference to the rejection of the Cedar ."treet sidewalk. It ;s decidedly a bad policy to reject sidewalk petitions when thev arc needed as bad as they are in Red Cloud. Let us have all thy sidewalks nojible. John Fflton is getting to be tne most influential man in the eastern part of thc county, and in order to give you an idea of his popularity we will state that at the school meeting he was elected one of thesclnol board and thc following day was elected city dad and became the happy dad of a boy pre sented by his wife. Riverton Enter prise. Through a mistake is to time Rev. J. L. Maile, of Omaha, did not appear at the Congregational church Monday night with bin famous lecture, "Rem iniscences of tne South," but will sure ly be here Monday niirht April 1'J, at 8 o'clock, at thc Congregational church. Admision, adults, 25c; chi'drert 10c. Come one and all. Good music in abundance. Advertised letters lor the week ending April 12, 1SS6, uncalled for in the postoflicc at Red Cloud: Ashley J. Anderson; Mrs. Fmma Belbey, Sam Dudley, S. II. McLauglin, J. II. Moone, 0. L. Robinson, Mrs. Henrietta Sehrimpton, Egbert Taylor, E. B. Woodward. These letters will be sent to dead letter office May 12, if not de livered before. During the wind storm on Monday the large sheep sheds of Codman fe Whitney two miles cast of the city were blown down and became a total wreck. The loss is estimated at one thousand or fifteen hundred dollars. Also on the same dav about S6 rods of the fairgrounds stalls were blown over the fence into Simone's property. The wind did not appear to be very strong in the city. The following ladies and gentlemen compose the officers of the lawn tennis club of this city: President L. H. Wallace. First Vice-President Miss Bessie Seymour. Second Vice-President Miss Mollie Ferris. Secretary and Treasurer Abbott Anderson. Assistant Secretary Miss Sadie Becker. The Chief hopes that thi new city council will see to it that we have street lamps. At least there should be lamps put up on Webster street to the depot, and if possible on each of the following avenues: Second, third, fourth, fiftn an sixth. The cost of lamps would not be a great am unt. The gasoline could be purchased by the city at small per cent per callon, and by so doing would fecure a good and substantial light. Let w have more light. Ror Hutchison, well known to our citizens, was the lucky fellow that drew the marshatehip of Fed Cloud. Roy will make a good marshal. There were only sixteeu applications for that office, but as the lioard could only af ford to increase the police force one, concluded that the other fifteen would have to hold oyer until such lime as the seven new railroads (expected ones) are built to Ked Clrnd, and then it is presumed that thc :ity wilt Le large enough to demand the appoint me&t o? tb balance. GENERALITIES. A,hejvy rain on Monday night. C. K. Chaney is again on the streets. Don't forget to plant trees on Artor Day. Nukse girl wanted at B. A M eating house. Good wages. 9 per oint loans at the Nebraska fc Kansas FarmLovn Co. Lawyer McNeny was in Lincoln last week on business. Farm for rent, and cows for sale. See G. V. Barker, Ked Cloud. tf 1 fence builders: C that wonderful post auger at Morhart A Fulton's. The Nebraska & Kansas Farm Loans Co. have plenty of money to loan. JKThe most lumber and the best ,c,Ualily for tho raon2y at Houe,! BrM Prairie schooners are going wes going est all the way from two to a dozen per day. Mr. Bloodoood. of Michigan, has taken a position in Mother's meat market. The roads arc getting better, but farmers are behind in gifting at their pring work. Boys' suits from $1.50 and upwards tnien's suits from $3.50 and upwards, a the Golden Eale. Mrs. J. H. Smith is rece:ving fine house plants from the east every week To be sold cheap. 3Sw2 Mrs. Wm. Letson has purchased thc residence, in which she now resides, from Mrs. flolcomb J. II. Smith will put up lightning reds for 25 cents per foot. The very best steel rods used. N. L. Woodward, a n torious type fiend of Chicago, did our city in mu nificent style on Thursday. Before you buy your furniture, and wish to save money, go to Forrester's. He buys by thc car load. You can find thc largest slock and the best make of boots and shoes, a lowest prices, at the Golden Eagle. Chicago Market, Early Ohio, White Elephant ami other varieties of seed potatoes for sale at Perkins A Mitch ell's. A. E. Cromwell has been traveling for his health during the last few days. He went west to McCook and returned Sunday. The Y. W. C. T. U. will meet at tho school house, Friday afternoon Apiil 16th. Members are requested to be present. Fred E. Eldred, a notorious knight of thc grip from Chicago, was in town yesterday. He was closely watched by our police. A man by the name of Hartman was brought to Red Cloud Saturday in an insane condition. He had to be tied to get him to thc city. The dime social announced for Friday evening last, will be held at Mr. Aikman's on Friday evening the 16th, Refreshments served. Ai the last Meeting of Red Cloud Lodge No. CO, A. O. U. W., E. F. Highland was elected Master Work man in place of M. Birney, resigned- Selijj Bros.' renowned circus has taken out license to occupy this fiel 1 June 3. The citizens of these regions will therefore take notice and save up their funds for the fun to come. Sells Bros' is' A No. 1 in every respect. What has become of the Webster Cou.itv Prospecting Company? Now is u rood time to commence operations and if properly worked up would amount to much more than tho most sanguine supporters of tho cause now antirpntc. It seems to be the general opinion of those who thoroughly understand the B. & M's. movements, that they are pretty sure to build their projected route of road to Wichita, Kans. The Chief hopes this is more than a mere idlo rumor. Four hundred car loads of stock were shinped from Red Cloud during the last twelve months. At eighieen cattle to the car the above amount would indicate that about seven thous and head were shipped from Red Cloud duung the year. The city tax levy for thc next year will be $3600, in addition to railway taxes, etc., which will make the amount of city funds for tne coming years use about $7000. With the im provements anticipated the amo'int will not be a great deal too much. Bv a clipping from the Superior Journal we observe that that paper has brought out the name of our fel low townsman. G. R. Chaney as a probable candidate for congress. The article has been copied by the leading new papcr and highly commented upon. Decohation Day will soon be here again. It is now only a matter of thirty or forty days, and arrangement should he started now for the proDer celebration of that evAt. It seems to us that there should be an effort put forth to organize a martial band for the occasion. There is plenty of time. Let the Grand Army boys take hold of the matter in earnest. Mr. Hul.ini.ski, who came here some m on t lis ago to relieve Fred Dur- rie as freight agent, has made many friends here daring his management oi the freight business for the B. &. M. The company having decided to throw the ticket agent anf freight business under one management had necessari ly, as is their custom, to appoint the oldest nun at this point, and conse- nientlv Mr. H. stepped down to live room to "Mr. ITelcb. However, Mr. Hulanwkiwill remain here for the present, as chief clerk, in tfca freickt jdeymOMufc LOCAL POINTERa SraiNG ha com Mi Carrie N:whock i home ag.in. "Gramma" is again a disconsolate widdy. Mim Geout.ie Blackmore has re turned from Indiana. Willie Cupp has recovered from a severe attack of lung hver. The pay car on the B. & M. made the railway lads happy on Wednesday. Mrs. W. Jomkly started Thursday evening for Parsons, Kansas, to visit friends. F. Harris, of McCook, superintend ent's clerk of B. it M. Rv, was in the city this week. A. Bailet, of Burr Oak, Kans.it, ia in the city the guest of his brother, our county clerk. The Hrlmrt, under the management oi our menu urant L.miiow, i? very much improved. J. Baku: and wiie, of Upland. Kans., paid these headquarters a plea-ant call on Wednesday. Geo. Spancksle, of Pennsylvania, a cousin of our fellow townsman, Mr. I). B. Spanogle, is in the city. One day this week two of our young ladies, thinking to have a little fun were masquerading in men's clothes. C. M. Smith, the handsome clerk of C. L. Cotting's drug store, wil! depart towards thc getting sun. The Chief wishes him success. J. McCornife, assistant superin tendent, C. E. Yates, superintendent telegraph on the B it M, were in the city on Wednesday. Juw.E Gaslin, failing to connect, and there being no great amount of work to be done, the special term of court did not convene. The Jay Simms theatrical combina tion will reappear at the Red Cloud opera house, on April 20 and 21. The company will receive a good patron age. Lindsev's packing house has used three tons of wrapping paper during the last four months. This would seem to indicate a good run of b Al ness. Geo. Young, brother of Johnny Young, of the Chicago Store, was brought down to Red Cloud on Thurs day. He is now in a critical condition from lung fever. Mr. S. F. Spokesfield was in Hebron this week. He informs u? that the Rock Island surveyors are busily surveying in that vieinitv. The Chief expects the outfit here soon. The Farmers' &. Merchants Banking Company are fitting up their banking house in fine hape, auC will no doubt be ready for business in a dav or two Tub Cimek is pleased to see the firm about ready for business, and we be speak for them a very liberal patron age. The members of Rebekah Lodge I. O. 0. F. and members of the subordin ate lodge No. 64, are requested to met at M. W. Dickenson's on next Tuesday evening in order that it may be fully known just how many contemplate going to Orleans on the 26th of April. All the members should make an unusual effort to participate in the 67th celebration of the foundation of the order, as the excursion rates have been placed m the reach of al', viz: $2.10 for round trip. News reached Red Cloud this week of thc death of Mr. John N'cvin, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, father of Mrs. A. H. Brown, of this city. It has only been about two or three weeks j-incc Mrs. Brown was called to Ohio on a telegram announcing the Ueath of her mother by lung fever, and a few days later her father folio. vs from a severe attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Brown is certainly having more than here share of trouble ami ntllictiou at this time, and her many friends in Red Cloud extend their heartfelt sympathies in her hour of trouble. Some Memorable April Dayt. A quarter of a century ago last Monday, April 12, is a day that will be long remembered by thc entire civil wed world, it being thc day of the firing on Fort Snmpter, in Charleston harbor, South Carolina, and the initial battle of the great war of the rebellion. Last Friday, April 9, was- the anni versary of the surrender of the Con federate army, and the virtual ending of the war in 1865. Twenty-one years apo Wednesday, April 14, the immortal Lincoln was assassinated in FordV theatre. Arbor Day, April 26, is becoming a notable one to every citizen of Nebras ka, the ceneral plan of which is, es pecially in new towns, to induce every resident to contribute one tree and all turn out on Arbor dav and plarU them along the streets and in thc parks, where in after years they may furnish an abundance of cool refreshing shade to the rising generation. Easter, and several other April days of both religious and historical interest might also be mentioned, but time and space forbid. A Man to be Relied Ou. At the next geneial election this district will be called upon to elect a representative to the- congress of the United States. In the past this p.i-t of the district has yielded the place to others without an endeavor to secure the position, and it is now time th&t we make an etlort to obtain the nom ination. To do so we should unite upon some man whose principles are well known to be sound, whose quali fications are apparent and. wheso standing is unimpeachable. A man well and favorably known in the dis trict who will champion our cause, fight for our rights. Such a man is G. R. Chaney, of Red Cloud, a life long republican, an able attorney and an, honest gentleman. Mr. Chaney wa formerly a citixen of La Porte, Indiana, but for several years fcas been rei-1 dent of Bed Cloud, and a lawyer o well known ability. He i a man whom we could rely upon to work for our district and state and one who will at all times conduct him-If to the credit of hie cotifeni. Superior JottnwL The unoer.ii:ned would htrtby t x prrM hi incr gratitude to all fnomi who tn kindly rendered tirh efficient crvice and xprfftl Mich dcp ynipatby in our !tc atHiction. in the care bestowed uivn my ic)oved part ner. Wordi, however, ar but rxw compensation in such caes butlie who ol-s-Tves tho falling of the sparrow will not suffer such kindnes to go unre warded. E. B. Warner. Red CIoik', April 12, 186. Another Chinch On last Friday our friend, A. J. Welch, the ccntle manlv and coucteou.n ticket agent and manager of the telegraph, received notice tii.it he had also been appoint ed freight agent at thi place. Mr. Welch has won this honor from the company by clo e and attenti'e watch- fulne. of the interests of the company and we ?rc pleased to notesO worthy a promotion on the p.trt of rownany. The Chief congratulates Mr. Welch on hi.s promotion- He now .-taniK a ticket agent, freight aj;ent and man ager of the telegraph. Mvroi: Tivkek has quite a relic in fhape of the annexed order issued to him while a prisoner of war in Ander sonville in '6-1 IlKADqi'MtTL'IU CONTEDF.K TE STATE, MlLJTARV I'RtnOIC, C m p Sum iter, G . Sept, 2. 1 a 6 1 R. L. Tinker has permiv-ion until further orders to go to lispeneatorv and return to hospital. Good from S o'clock a. m. to 6 o'clock p. m Signed, H. Wirz. Captain Commanding Prison The mayor values the little piece of paper very highly He was tken prisoner in '6.1 and w.i paroled in No vember, '64 'Hie order fs about twenty-two years old and was duly signed by Commander Wirz. Monoy to Loan On real estate in Nebraska or Kan sas, interest at 9 percent. No bonus churned. Ci! Ni:r k Bentley. 37tf lied Cloud, Neb. .Notice is hereby given that I will make spring delivery of fruit and orna mental trees, shrubbery, etc., at Red Cloud on Saturdav, April 17, on The Chief block. Very Truly, L. 11. Rfst, The Horticulturist. Call at A. B. Duncan's if 3011 want to buy the cheapest set of harness over sold in Red Cloud. Don't be deceived but see us, as wo can sell you goods cheaper than any other house in Webster countv Let us figure that bill of lumber for you, and we will save you some money. Trv us, and see if we don't. 37 1 4 ' Howell Bun All parties wanting anything in the harness line, no matter what, will make money by calling on the new harness shop. We propose to treat our customers right, and give them good bargains and eood goods. Call and sc us. A. B. Duncan & Co. 19 Farmers take a look at those oak posts at Howell Bros They are just what you want. 7w4 For cheap farm loans call at th law ofii?e of Chauev fc Bentlev, Hod Cloud. Neb. ' ' 37'f iffirGo to Howell Bros for coal. 4t To Ront! A brick house in nrlh part of the city, or will sell at a bargain if sold soon. Inquire of Judge Yeier. .'i7tf Seed-! Si'ed-! of every description for farm and garden at Pcrkiu v V itch ell's. ?.r,wl 100,000 Block Walnut TrooB. Une hundred thousand black walnut tret1, two venrt old, laid down at R-d Cloud depot, at $10 per 1000, in 10,000 lots. Tne-e trees are a easily made to grow as cotton woods, and are worth something when you have them. Roirr. W. Fl'rnas. 30t2 Brown. die, Neb. Hay For Salo. In amounts to suit purchaser. Horn quality ami at lowest prices. Can be weighed on farm without expense Apply to J. L. Miller, Red Cloud. 36w2 Codman fc Whitnev. We cll the bc-t of groceries and meet all honorable competition. PEKKINftfc MlTCHKI.L. Remember that wc have the largest assortment of garden and field seeds of selected varieties. Seeds guaran teed, and cheaper than ever. . PF.ItiriNd & Mitchf.u.. Wk are prepared to take in paiture two hundred head jf cattle. Good water. Six miles north of Red Cloud. 37w3 Km mi i fc Son. Sottlo Up. I moit resDectfully and earnestly a.-k those becoming indebted to me from time to time to settle with me in per son or by mail ones in thirty days, or the fnatof each month. Your wi.-hw receive prompt attention from me and I aak this in return. Rejpectlullv, J. II. Bmi.ey, County Clerk. POWDER Absolutely Pure. TWs ponder BeTerrarirO Afam-1 of irity :rritb a&d hnZewmesx. Hare -okaJ l Uan the ertfisaty kHwl, and cauia t f is i ceMretilK witfc lhe ma&Ka4e is w. wo valHki5u r m vkb lae maanoae wu watt i 4tr. J8 ehr FOVKDEKOU. W&SflL, iV Y. f THE CHICAGO STORE Red Cloud. Nebraska. GREAT SILK SALE ! SUMMER SILK. The greatest bargain of the Season. Extra quality, food weight, all silk in all thc shades ot only 55c per. yard. worth twice the moncv. They arc going fast MENS SHOES. Special Barga;ns in Men's Shoes that can't be duplicated in thc west. We have some wonderful bargains in all the departments. Gall and see the new stock. TIM fRRSJaafclSEiBYaYaYar TNI CfblMATt ORR MNTALOOM OVtRAU. wiBtum firm n bit. The square Dealing, One Price, Golden Eagle Clothing store. Again offers its customers thc followirg spec ial inducements 1st 4th prize $20 $15 $10 $5 4t it Every purchaser of S5.00 worth of goods at one time is entitled to chance in winning above prizes. Distribution of prizes, July 4 1886. We have marked our goods at thc LOWEST GASH PRICES and positively car ry the largest stock of BOOTS AND SHOES j 200,000,000.000.000,000,000,000.000 000,000.000.000.000,000,000,000. For want of morv cipher) w cannot give th exact nnmlr. ! CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, VA LISES AND TRUNKS IN THE VALLEY. K . Call and be convinced that we can aave you money. Wiener K New block. JtedClowL raw k YOK km rail in goods. 4 twnn.ni ,..j iZX It J- t I& K. K; 4 , Ih if M i "l I '5 r - 1 0 VI - . " I "! "" iS? fX&Z Sf9r, A. ?; h JL ' . x ? J- - " Vv. -&-rs&3jfe?i&5:,M? : - - : jysssssssssr v- f -a ' - - jviii-ts"acdt. sUsrsL i,.ff -c 1 - " ' -- t Faaa jagSKs32.MayaFwal -ita3f32SK3s , . xmts&am