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About The Red Cloud chief. (Red Cloud, Webster Co., Neb.) 1873-1923 | View Entire Issue (March 25, 1904)
.. -&&- ?;yi t02Jfel tMHr ii ( . ,r 1 -' r I HAVE A FEW WORDS TO SA Y TO YOU RELA TIVE TO Vise Harrows ! The Disc Harrow is going to be more in use than ever. It is the most useful tool on the farm. I have THE ROCK ISLKND the world's standard. It has no neck weight on the team; it is always a true center draft. The Standard is provided with a tub that extends to above the FRAME; this keeps all dirt out. The scrapdrs are spring steel, not cast iron. Come in and let me show you the many good points. I also have others. JAS. PETERSON. The Death Roll. OKOIKIK W. FRANCIS. George V. Francis, ono of tho pio neers of this county, died at bis homo in this city Monday morning at 10 o'clock, after a brief illness from pneu monia. Mr. Francis' death came as a siirpiise to his friends and acquaint ances, as very few wero aware of the serious nature of bis illness. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church yesterday fore noon at 11 o'clock, and were largely attended, Rev. Wm. Hauptmaan, for mer pastor of the Congregational church in this city, now of Almn, und of whom Mr. Francis was a staunch admirer and friend, conducted tho services. Ho was assisted by Itev. Mr. Deacon of Cowles, who had been pas tor of Mr. Francis' church at that place for several years prior to his removal tolled Cloud. George V. Francis was born at East Durham, Now York, August 12, 1830, und was 73 years, 8 months and 0 days of ago at tho time of his death. He was married at Eist Durham, Septem ber 17, 1854, to Miss Sarah Hopson. To this union live children wero born, all of whom survive their patents, us follows: Mis. Dr. Rood, of Chicago, and Millard, Sheridan, Charles and George Francis, all living in the vicin ity of Cowles, this county. A tliter and two brothers also survive him. Mr. Francis came to Nebraska in April, 1875, and located on a claim threo and a half miles northeast of Cowles, and by hard work and rigid economy added to his homestead until at tho timo of his doath ho was the possessor of ono of the tintst ranches in tho county. In tho fall of 1808 Mr. Francis ro moved to removed to Red Cloud, and on December 2 of tho samo year his wife died. August 10, 1899, ho was married to Mrs. Hose Hall, who sur vives him. Mr. Ftancis was an oarnoH and con sistent Cluistian, und at tho timo of his death was n deacon and trustee in tho Congregational church of this city. I. A HON AUHUSIION. Labon Aubushon, ono of tho most highly respected and oldest settlers of New Wall Paper Our spring stock of Wall Paper is now urrlving and wo solicit your trado. Wo have a very large stock and are coufluodt wo can please you. Lincoln Mixed PAINTS still hold tho first placo for dura bility in color and wearing quali ties. We soil them. Chas. L. Coltin, The Druggist. Webster county, diod Sunday morning at bis homo in Line township, about six miles southwest of Red Oloud, after a severe illness. Funeral sorvices wore conducted at his late home Monday by Itev. Jonas Campbell of North Branch, Kansas, and the remains were laid to rest in the Hod Cloud cemetery. Labon Aubushon was born in Flor isant, Missouri, January 15, 1837, and was 67 years 2 months and 5 days of age at the timo of bis death. In bis youth Mr. Aubushon was of an adventurous disposition, and when about 10 years of ago made the peril ous trip to the newly discovered gold fields of California, in search of a for tune. He remained in California for nearly twenty yearc, nnu finally concluded to pay a visit to bis parents in St. Louis, Mo. While coming through the Re publican valloy he fell in Iovo with the country, and in 1872 ho homestead od the place on which he resided at tho timo of his death. Mr. Aubushon was married in Red Cloud in 1874 to Elizabeth Brcchbuhl. To this union seven children wero born, all of whom, with his wifp, sur vive him and wero present at his bed iido during his last momonts. The children, all of whom rosido in this vicinity, are William, Louis, John, Charles, Edward and Blanche, and Mrs. Richard Koaglo. Mr. Aubushon was a moraoor of the Wesleyan Methodist church and diod linn in the belief that he was saved. His death will be sincerely regretted by all who know him. MKS. MAKOAKKT RKKSK. Mrs. Margaret Reese, mother of Mrs. J. O. Butlor, died at tho homo of her daughter iu this city Sunday, March 20 aged GO years, G months and 6 days. Funeral services wore held Tuesday at tho Congregational church in this city, conducted by Rev. Deacon, pastor of the Congregational church at Cowles, and tho remains wore laid to rest in tho Red Cloud cemetery. Mrs. Keeso was born in Ebonsburg, Pa , Septembor 15, 1813, and came to Red Cloud about livo years ago, sinco which timo sho has made her homo hero with her daughter, Mrs. J. O. Butler. Tho on'y other surving child is Mrs. Elmer Simmius of Hastings. Mrs. Rooeo had been a sufferer for years, but horo hor affliction with Christian fortitude Hor doath, though not unexpected, is sincerely mourned by all who knew hor. Public Sale. Thursday, March 31, theundorslgnid will soil at public auction at bis farm, two and a half miles south of Red Cloud, 75 head of stook, including 5 horses, 23 cattlo and 47 head of hogs, 150 chickens, a comploto set of farm machinery, household goods, etc, Lunch on grounds. Bale begins at 10 a. hi. Lew Sodkhukho. M. A. Colk, Auctioneer. Dr. Mwaiivllle iRjiired. Dr. J. W. Moranvlllo was thrown from his buggy Wednesday evoning and sustained a broken rib. Ho bad been making a professional call in tho south part of town and when passing the Rod Cloud mill bis horso shied, overturning the buggy, with the result above mentioned. -1 LOCALETTES Stock saddles at Joe Kogel's. Mr. Oatman is still very ill. J. O. Bailor Is on the sick list. Cir best C dorado coal at Caldwell'. Ed Harman was in town tho first of the week. Mis. George Warren is in Lincoln this week. Tho Diillnrator for Apiil at F. N't'wliotise's. Ed Gllhud was in Naponoo the fit Ht of tho week. Mrs. Pi'oiidlit was up from Guid Rock Tuesday. A. Reed was down fiom Bladen Mon day OII IllltillCxq, Walt Kuloy was up from Chester the ffrstof tho week. Call Keiifiison of Orleans spent Sun day in Red Clniul. Miss Jessie Ducker spent Sunday at her homo in this city. Tho street spi inkier began doing business Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Plumb of Rlverton was in the city Wednesday. Seo Joo Fogel for anything in the harness or saddleiy lino. G R Chancy and daughter Stella are homo from Arkansas. Roy Hutchison was over from Lob anon tho lirst of tho week. Miss Lenoro Harman came down from lllonmington yesterday. Wherever you see a lot of smoke there Is generally a littlo tiro. Miss Gilmoro of Bluo Hill visited in Red Oloud for a short timo Monday. P S. Southbard of Superior was in Red Cloud Monday on business. Mrs. J. N. Rickards left Saturday evoning for her homo in Denver. E. J. Butler of Cowles was transact ing business in Rod Cloud Thursday. Quick service and first class work is the motto at Schaffnit's barber shop. Noble Sanford of Axtell, Nob., was tho guest of W. N. Richardson this week. The teachers of tho city gam Mrs. Caso b pleasant surpriso last Saturday evening. Mrs. Logan of Blue Hill, secretary of the Webster County Sunday tichool association, was in Red Cloud tho first of the week. Samson Windmill The easiest running, strongest built Windmill on the market today is the Samson Samson in nature as well as name. Double Gearing, light Draft, Every bolt has double burrs. You should in vestigate this mill before placing your order. This Samson mill is entirely different from all other steel mills made, being stronger, and ab solutely self-regulating. Come in and let us show you. M0RHART BROS. Hardware Co. tii Mi wS-- s tii yj) ) to U to THE CCWDEN-KALEY CLOTHING CO., to to to First Door North of Postof flee, ... Miss Josio Norrls of Inavale Is as sisting in tho millinery doparttuont at Turnure's. Mrs. M Carmony has roturiied to her homo in McCook after a visit in Red Cloud. Rev Win. Hanptmann camo down from Alma to conduct tho funeral of G W. Francis. Paul Schnmberg of the Hastings Sal vation Army corps was in Red Cloud last Saturday. Adair Galusha and Hobor Clough at tended tho danco in Bloomington last Saturday night. The Fifth district republican con vention has boon called to moot at Hastings May 12. A. Collins and family left Tuesday for Oborlin, Kan., whoro Mr. Collins will farm this year. Omar Butler camo homo from Lin coln to attend tho funeral of bis grand mother, Mrs. Rceso. Mrs. Dr. Reed of Chicago came to Red Cloud to attond tho funeral of hor father, G. W. Francis. Strrot Commissioner Foster and Mayor Ross havo been doing some good work on tho streets. J. T. Hallock and family left tho lirat of tho week for Dana, Kan., whero Mr. Hallock will farm this year. J S White & Son have packed tho stock of goods recently purchased of Avers & Bailey and will ship it to Sigourney, Iowa. Wanted Bonn! and room for man and wife, or two furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Address Victor Manspoaker, city. Don't forget tho "Happy Hooligan" show at Potter's hall toniitht, given by the high school juniors. Hoaps of fun. Admission 10 cents. Fred Plumb has sold his dray Una to A. A. Boren and John Wolfo, who took possession Wednesday. They will do a general draying business. Tho ladies of tho M. E. Church will havo their annual Eastor Bazar in the old postoflico building April 2 din ner and supper will bo served. Dr. R. F. Raines now has woll equipped olllces over Cotting's drug store. Telephone II, Residence tele phone, 70 aprlO For ovcry laundry purpose use Swift's Pritlo Snap. It is tho most effective agent of 'clothes cleanliness. Proves a weekly wash-day wolcomo. Chris Zeiss hasbeon transferred from tho section at Riverton to tho west section at this plnco and will soon ro move his family from Riverton to Red Cloud. Rev. E. O. Davis of Kansas City, Mo,, has boon called to tho pastorate of the Christian church of this city and will preach next Sunday, both morning and evening. All thoso who left dishes at tho Woodmen hall at tho timo of tho Odd Fellows' banquot aro requested to call for them at the ball tomorrow after noon at 3 o'clock. T. U. Bruncr. son of A. Brunor of this city, who recently camo hero from Iowa, his rented tho farm recontlv va cated by Charles Collins, sixi'mlles southwest of Red Cloud, Services at M. B. church: Sunday school, 10 a. m ; preaching by the pas tor, 11 a. m ; Epworth leaguo devo tional, 7 p. m.; evening subjoot, lessons from "Idyls of tho King." Mr. Charles Harper of Campbell and Miss Mary Richardson of Webstor EASIER GREETING According to Easter Sunday Hundreds of men and boys will spring their Spring Suits and Spring Toggery on Easter Sunday, for, accord ing to custom, which is law, It's Time for Doing So. We are trade. Our men, uovs aim hats and Gloves and make this store headquarters for men. boys and children who want ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS. county wero married at the Methodist parsonage in this city Wednesday even ing, March 21, tho Rov. E L. llutohins otllciating. Reconstruct your whole body, makes rich red blood. Drives out impurities that have collected during tho winter. Hoi I Intel's Rocky Mountain Tea is a famil y tonic 35 couts. Ten or tahlots. C. L. Cotting. Louis U'derherg has sold his farm to Gus Riyden of Choyonno, Wyo. Joe Saladen will run the farm this summor. Mr. Riydon has gono back to Wyo ming, but expects to return in the fall to make this his homo. Next wook being holy week, there will bo sorvices at Grace church every night at 0 o'clock. Each night thoro will bo an address on ono of tho last seven sayings of Christ on tho cross. On Good Friday, servlco also at 10 a.m. Gather tho roses of health for your cheoks, Whilo tho parks aro shining with dew. Got out in tho morning early and bright. By taking Rocky Mountain tea at night. Thirty thousand California sweet pea sued will bo given away next Wednes day at Cotting's drug sioro. This dis tribution is in ado by Ricgor & Co., tho California perfumers. Every laily cull ing at the storo on that day will rocoivn a package if thov wish. Prizes will bo offered for tho linest bouquet raisod from thoso seeds. Card of Thanks. To tho many kind friends andNneigh bors who assisted us during tho sick noss and after tho death of our dear departed husband and father, wo wish to extend our heartfelt thanks. Mits. L. Aubushon and Family. Wanted -Slock to Pasture. Tho undersigned wants about fifty hoad of stock to pasturo, on tho C. W. Kaloy place, 2 miles west and 4 miles south of Red Cloud. apilH T. II. MitUNKn. GARDEN f In addition to the reg ular line of Greenhouse Plants, ROSES, SPRING BULBS, SHRUBS AND EVERGREENS, I have put in a line of Bulk Garden Seeds. All seeds are FRESH, and at reasonable prices. Call at the shoe store. e t Henry the antics of will arrive on the moon, (ft ft (ft ft APRIL 5. (ft (ft (ft (ft (ft (ft (ft in line feather for Easter fjfk smart and snappy Suits for R miurcn: our swell new Ml elegant haster Neckwear, h other Haberdashery, will (ft (ft (ft The Thing for Easter SJy (ft You know about the early bird. Don't worry about the price. COME SOON. m (ft (ft (ft (ft (ft Red Cloud, Nebraska.iP Do You Eat Meat? When you are hungry and want flomotblg nice in tho meat lino, drop into my market. I havo tho nicest kiud of Homo-mad Sausage and montfl, fish, and game in Reason. I think, and almost know, that I can please you. Give mo a trial. W. L. K00N, Successor to ROBINSON & BURDEN. J. R. HALE RED CLOUD , WDUSTBR COUNTY NEBRASKA AND- FARM L.OAN Some of tho UnoBt farms and city property in Webster Coun ty, Nebrusku, for Bale. Prices ranging from $15 to S25 per aero. J. P. HALE, Rod Cloud, Nebraska. WW' . Til w ft ft m m ; m m 7 INSURANCE Ov4r Million DOLLARS DAMAGE In Adama county, Mayi2lth. For flrst-class Insurance, call on or address O.C. RED CLOUD. MKR. ft V ttf,tfi4'M99!0r '. I :l " & iv 1 i.' i w fl bo KJffTrSPj rfx:srarrcT;3 VVi Ifnftf. kHMMMffl x. "-.."V " " V Ifrryy