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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Don't worry about the price.
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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
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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.
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