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About The Red Cloud chief. (Red Cloud, Webster Co., Neb.) 1873-1923 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 12, 1904)
Xftfevr- SESS " ' S jkWV,'.UT;.:rvr MISSiSftsjgS Horse Blankets and Laorobes The winter has hardly commenced, but we have more of these goods than we want and are "going to dispose of them if the price will do it. Our prices have been the lowest, but we are going still lower to sell the goods. We sold our first stock this winter and bought again. The second time we got too many. We want to move them. Come in and investi gate. MORHARf BROS. Hardware Co. OYSTERS IN EVERY 9TYLE. Tho Bon Ton is propurod to servo Chbtors in every stylo on bhort notico. All kinds of Hot Drinks for cold weather servod at the soda fountuln. Catering for partlos and daDces. The Bon Ton W. S. BENSB. Proprietor. Bowling is a ploasant recreation, is invigorating and is a healthful pastime, and for a pleasant hours amusomont nothing is more interesting than a game or two at the : : : Apex Bouilinq Alleys W. L. MoMILLAN, Proprietor. Choioo Tobacoos and Cigars AlwayB on Hund Dressmaking Plain and Fancy Sewing at Reasonable Prices. MRS. J. A. TULLEYS nice NFIIF FMEQTON Parlors at homo of Mrs Tulloys. 4-WW - 1 ISAAC B. COLVIN, REAL ESTATE I VRM LOANS. & Look Box23.QuidoHock,Nob. All kinds of proporty bought, sold and exchanged. OOLLBOTIONS MADK. UBAd0NAUUt HELD FOR MURDER. Frank Barker Bound Over to the April Term of the District Court. Frank Darker, uhnrgo.l with mur dering his brother nml Bister in-law, Dinlel Darker nnd wlfo, was brought down from Hastings, Siilurday after noon, whore ho had been taken as n precaution against mob violence Veiy fow pioplo were at tho depot to meot tlio train when it cnnic in, though tho city was crowed with people from all parts of tho county. Deputy Sheriff Foe had been informed at Blue Hill that a mob of ilfteen hundiod proplo was at tho depot, tlnoUening to lynch tho pi isoner when ho arrived. Arrang monts wore undo with tho train officials to pull through the station should the repot t prove true. Instead of tho mob of lido-iii hundred, there wero hardly moto thin a dozen poople DANIEL BARKER. (By courtesy of tho to meet tho train, and there was no demonstration whatever Barker was taken immediately to tho court hoiibc, which was packed to suffocation, and it was with difficulty that tho officers mado their way through the crowd with the prisoner 'J ho accused was arraigned beforo County Judge Keeney, tho indictment wis lead and lie pleaded not guilty. Alt'T a fow preliuiininaiics iho stato began the introduction of testimony. Attorney Challln, for tho defene, asked that the witneshoi for the stato FRANK BARKER, Accused of murdering bis brother and steter-in-law. (Courtesy of the Nation.) bo separated, and after a lengthy argument the request was granted. Eli Bennett was the first witness call ed for tho state. He testified to the manner of finding the bodies, describ ing tho place and also the position of the murdered couple when unearthed. Andrew Arnold, who owns tho place on which tho Barkers lived, testified an to tho timo when thoy were last seen alivo. Asked whotLer Dan Barker had ' V 1 itiRmwKtC,KRlRmRm mWtmPRkmRRmkm TVtWii , ummkwkumRRRwm MMapTniHVM"HflHHIllllHHHE4HiHflW liifi v ffessdro is&k i ' WHERE THE BODIES OF THE MURDERED OOUPLE WERE FOUND (By courtesy of tho Rod Cloud Nation.) expressed auy intention of leaving tho country and going to Denver to live, Mr. Arnold stated that Barker had ox pressed no such intontion; on the con. trary, all his conversation bad boun ex pressivo of his intontion to remain on tho place, and referred to plans for tho future. Charles Iluntor testified to having seen the Murker last on Sunday ptr cotll1 g tii 3 discoo'y of tho crime. Ho also told of having given a check to Frank llirkur in cxi'hingn for $100 cash the day after tin murder is sup posed to have been committed. Vsiti Nogley, who, with his wife, spent Sunday afternoon at tho home of D,inBrker, and wero probably the last pet sons t have seen tho murdered ample alive, testified that Dm Darker had made arrang monts with him to butcher a hrg some day the following week, and that ho had made no men lion of any intention to lenvo tho country. On the contrary, when the two men were looking over tho stock on the place, Dan hnd pointed out to Negley tho stock wliich ho intendod to keep as breeders and milk cows. The Negleys left the Daiker homo about 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Arthur Wolcott, pioprielnr of the Inavale meat mntket, testified as to Frank Barker's w irking for him put ALICE BARKER. Red Cloud Nati n.) ting up ico on Monday following tho disappearance of Dan Barker and wife. Sheriff McArthur was called and testified as to the finding of tho bodies. Utiy Batker, tho lG-yent-old brother of the accused, vho had been roloased from custody on bail, was next put on the stand and stated that his brother Frank auivtd at his fnlhci's home Monday morning bot.vcen half past 1 and 8 o'clock, and changed his clothes, but did not go to bed, saying lie was goiiij? to Dan Darket's to spend tne rein-under cf the night, in order to be tlieio oatlyinthu inoining to do tne chores. (Joy Baikal' himself had been at the homo of Dan B irker ftequontly between the lime of tho disappearance of the murdered ouple and the airost of Frank Birkor for ho muider, but had accepted Frank's story of their having left for Denver. Tho testimony of Guy Barker closed tho case for the stato aud the hearing was ad jo lined until 8 o'clock in tho evening. At the evening sesion of tho court Attorney Challln offered a demurrer to tho evidence and moved the discharge of the prisoner on tho ground thit no case had been mado ngiinut him. After aiguing tho m-tltur for more than an hour the demurtor was with drawn, and after a short argumont on the motion to dismiss the court over ruled tho motion and tho defense was asked to introduce its witnesses. Wm. Renkel, at wnose home Fiank Barker spent the evoning after church Sunday, was called aud testified that Frank Barker had been at his homo as Into as 12 o'clock Sunday night. Thil closed the giving of testimony, and after arguments whloh lastod till aearly midnight the rase was finally submitted. Judge Keeney, who had heard tho inquiry with the utmost fairness and patience, decided that under tho evi dence he had nothing to do but h ld tho accused to appear at the April term of tho district court, without bail. Thoro is no sympathy whatever for the aeoujod man, tho general opinion boiug that tho authorities have tho guilty party in custody. The crimo for which Frank Barker is held was undoubtedly tlie most cold blooded and deliberately planned mur dor ever committod in Wobster county. The crimo was not the work of an in' gg6e6e.6e.6i (6 W to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to Our Reduction Sale is a Success THE CMDEN-KALEY CLOTHING CO., ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS. vV First Door North of Postofflce, .w. 2.-: sano person, neither can tho excuso of a 'gor or hatred bo advancod, ns the b 'others hnd never quarreled, so far as known. Frank Dirkcr, the accused man, showed no emotion whatever when told of the finding of the bodies FUNEItAI. OK TIIK VICTIMS The funeral scrvirenof Daniel Darker and his wife, Al.ce Barker, wete held at the Methodist church in Hud Cloud Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, con ducted by Rev. E. L llutehitH, Rev. Wm. Hauptmauu and Kuv. J. M Date. The chinch wascroudeil witlisympa ih Jng re I u ivex, friends and neighbors of 'he gtiufstiiukcn puront.i of themur elered man and woman. Tho grief of Mrs. B.ukcr, mother of Dan and Frank Barker, was particular ly affecting, and many wero moved to tenrs. Following till sermon, thoso present wero allowed to view tho remains, which wero afterward laid to rost in tho Red Cloud cemetery. Death of Mrs.FlnKcBblndcr. Mrs Alice Fiukeubender, wife of Michael Finkenbiuder, liing twomilos west of Red Cloud, died Tuesday at at Boulder, Col., from tho effects of an operation performed a fow days before. Mrs. Finkenbiuder bad oeen an invalid for about ten years. Alice Smith was born in Pennsyl vania Augus' 28, 1838, and was about CO yoirs and G mouths of age when she died. In early lifo she removed to Illi nois, where she was married about thirty years ago to Michael Finken binder. They came to Nebraska from Illinois nineteen years ago. Mrs. Finkenbinder was a member of tho Dunkard church, with which she became. unitod about sevon years ago. Tho remains of Mrs. Finkenbinder wero brought to this city Thursday and the funeral services were held at tho Brethren church at 2 p. m. yesterday, conducted by Rev. Conrad Fttz, pastor of the church. Interment was in mado in the Red Cloud cemetery. Horse Sale. Tho undorsignod will sell at public sale on tho Moon ranch, 2 miles wost of Rod Cloud, Neb , on Fubrutry 24, 80 hoad of good horses, consisting of 2.'i span of, inures and geldings, well broken nnd leudy for use. Tiiese horses aro woll htod and good weights, ranging from 1000 to 1300 lbs; also, 20 heai! of young stuff coming yearlings and two years old. Boar in mind this stuff is exnntly ns ndvortised nnd will be sold to the highest bidder. A credit of nine mouths will be given, putchaser giving notu with approved security. Sale will begin at 10 a. m -harp. Come eaily and get a whack at the best teams or match your odd horses. They are good ones. Duii't miss thorn. C. E. Smi'i'Kff, Propriotor. Farm For Sale. Consisting of 100 acres, 2) miles south of Red Cloud. 65 ucres under cultivation, 15 acres of alfalfa, good stand; 20 acres of fine timbor, 15 acres meadow, One grass; rett in pasture, fenced in, running water in creek tho year round; good 4 room house, built tivo years; new granary, fair barn, new cow shod 90 foot long. L. Soderberg, Rod Cloud. roohl2 m Birds work for man from tho first glimmer of light, Rocky Mountain tea works for man kind both day and night, That's why it Is famous tho world o'or and o'er, It will not let you turn over and take another snore. C. L. Cotting, Dozens of people have taken advantage of this very liberal sale. While our line is pretty badly broken, there ir, still left some good, stylish SUITS and OVERCOATS. The cold weather has created a demand for good, warm clothing, and when you thin& of this think of our great 20 per cent Discovint Sale Men's, Boys' and Children's heavy weight Suits, Overcoats and Pants 1-5 off regular plain figure prices. $100 Buggy Given Away Tug Ciiikk takes pleasuro in an nouncing that someono of its mill scrlbors will In tho near future bo pre sented with u 8100 buggy. Wo havo determined to increase our subscrip tion list, mid tit the samo timo offer iu iiidue'emeut to old subset ihers to pay up. Here is the pluii: For ovory dollar paid on subscrip tion, by either now or eild subscribers, the person paying tho .sumo will bo entitled to four gtiuses em tho total number of admissions to tho World's fair ut St. Louis on opening day, April 30, 1!)01. The person making the near est correct guess will bo presented with u haudsome 8100 buggy, abso lutely freo. Tho buggy will bo on ex hibition Peterbou's implement house. To onnblo subscribers to form an estimate on tho probable attendance, wo givo tho following' figures on pre vious similar ovonts: Number of admissions on opon in day at Philadelphia Con teunhil, 1870 180,072 At opouing of the World's Fair, Chicago, 1803 137,557 At dedication day of St Louis World's Fair, April 30, 1903.. .103,337 1. 1. t. F. Drill Contest. Arrangements aro beiug made to make February 20th this mouth a date of record of Odd Fellowship in this city. A fino 195 gavol is offered by this lodgo for tho best drill woik by the competing teams from various lodges in the district. Guido Rock aud Superior have already entered and many more aro expected. The objoct is to perfect the initiatory coremonles and by fraternal rivalry develop tho best there is in the work. Many prom iuent Odd Folio wi will bo horo from all parts of tho state. Tho institution hero U in a flourish ing condition numbering more than a hundred momhers nnd besides their ministrations of love, lelieving the sick nnd the dUtrcsiod, they havo their own hail aud besides u comfortable sum of money on hand and have tecently re fitted their liall so that their quarter a ro the veiy beat. A banquet will bo hold in connection with the dull which will ho held In the Woodman hall and the general piiulic is invited. Tne W. R. C will furnish the good tnlugs to eat nml will charge thirty cents a pinto for tlio samo. The proceeds are to go t tlio old sohliiuV monument fund. Here is an oppor tunity of having plenty to eat and to listen to toasts and a short musical program and at the sime time help a wotthy cau40 by contributing to this proposed monument. By tho way, havo jou bought a button? By so do ing you will help tho soldiers' monu ment fund. Would jou miss it? Real Estate Transfers. Transfors for week ending Wednos day, February 10, furnished by J. H. Bailey of Webster County Abstract company. Cbas M Smith and wifoto Jonoph Fray Mills net 211-11 wd 3000 C Perkins Trustee to Cutis M Smith net 23 3-11 wd 2400 Michall Cleary to Kubleon Clu- ary nwi 20-2.10 wd 3200 Kathleen Cleary tj Ous.uv Pundt nw4 8G-2-10 wd 8200 m n m m m m Red Cloud, Neb. M & fcfcttfr44444 NNSlRANCEl Over Million DOLLARS DAMAGE in Adams county, May 21th. m m m For first-class insurance, m can on or ikkhchs O. C. TEEL m 1 RED CLOUD, NEB. h'-VW-V'-V J. P. HALE RED CLOUD WBBSTMR COUNTY NEBRASKA FARM LOAMS Some of tho finest farms and city property in Wobstor Coun ty, Nebraska, for riiIo. Pricos ranging from $JC to 125 per aero. J. P. HALE, Rett Cloud, Nebraska. H. B. ASHBR, VETERINARIAN Of tlio' Kansas City Votor Iniiry College. Ofllco at C. M. Smith's Livery Barn. ALL CALLS PR0NPTLYIA1TENDED TolophouolO. . RED CLOUD, - - NEB. At Blno HllPovory Thursday. Barred Plymouth Rocks Pure brod Rock Cockrols, 75o and SI. Hous, 75o. Eggs, 50o for 15. IDA M. FOUTS, Guide Rook, Ned. Or iuqulro of Wm. Van Dyke, Rod Cloud. : ESTATE -AND- J I I M I ' m i 4i L T .r rgEas