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THB ONIiY DKMOrilATIU I'AWll IN
f. tyHHHTKIt COUNTY
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
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COUNTY COM.MI.SSION'r.US.
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The county Democratic ticket well
represents the entire county. With
two candidates from the north, two
from the south and one from the mid
dle we feci that the distribution is
just and equable. Every man nn the
ticket is worthy of support nud will
make an excellent ofllcial. Democrats
have reason to congratulate themselves
on this condition and will have a
sweeping victory nt the polls in No-ember.
Last week in our article on the ad
visability of forming a county commer
cial club we inadvertently omitted the
city of Guide Hock, which we regret
extremely. In proof reading we over
looked the omission and consequently
that place did not appear. However
we feel that the good people of Guide
Rock will understand und will not
take umbrage. While we are on the
subject wo might say that wc have re
ceived a number of letters of encour
agement from over the county which
shows that the idea will bo a popular
one.
In two weeks our schools will open.
A good start Is a buttle half won. The
busy .season, harvest feasts, reunions
and fairs will be past. The golden op
portunity meets you at a most oppor
tune time. You have had a rest from
your labors and been refreshed by
pleasant associations, und ttow feel
ready for duty. You nre impressed
that life requires a fitness to get the
most out of it, and your aspirations
lead you in seeking for that which will
mete out to yon a full recompense of
reward for endeavors put forth. Our
schools have wisely and carefully con
sidered you and your desires and have
made special provisions" to meet these
demands, and cordially invite you
thither. You will find here good
aoclety, pleasant associations, and a
most hospitable people. Come and see
us, learn our school advantages and
know they arc not excelled by any
'town of its size in the state.
ofllce just as It Is now hut not nillllat
ing with any party. Then one cam
paign would be sntlloiutit and the re
sults would probably bo the same.
There aro a good many reasons whj
this arrangement would he satlsfao
tory, chief among which Is the matter
of cost. At present the cost of hold
ing two elections is considerable. The
candidates lose a good deal of time
nud spend considerable money, The
people as a whole spend many days of
their tltno discussing the various can
didates and lioneo arc away from their
usual labor, which represents a loss.
If this were all added up wc would
find thntoir elections cost us thous
ands of dollars. Another thing is
under the present system the candi
dates themselves do not feel irs tho
they had a party behind them or any
one responsible for their candidacy
and many n good man hesitates to
come before the public asking for
political honors. It is a safe predic
tion that our present law Is not going
to remain long in its present provis
ions. Wo do not feel warranted in
saying that It Is not better than the
convention system because at this last
piimary thoie weto 175j people who
voted, and that is a linger number
than over attended the caucuses and
conventions.
If this city is to hold a fall festival
it is time that arrangements were be
ing made. 'So far as we nre concerned,
we see no reason why an affair of this
kind could not bo made very enter
talnlng and profitable, A.s a matter
of fact tilts city owes It lo tho sur
rounding couutiy to furnish auntie
inent and we should not neglect the
oppoi Utility of doing our very best
There ate a number of really (list class
carnival companies which can bo se
cured for a moderate liguio and thoy
furnish good, clean attractions. 13ut
if other towns In (ho state can get the
flying machines, the man birds, so can
Red Cloud. A lljiiiL' machine would
draw thousands of people to this city.
Everybody wants to see tho marvel of
our own times and If the merchants
and citizens want to confer a real favor
upon the people in this territory they
will secure a (lying machine to oper
ate three or four days hero this fall.
Now lot's get down to business and be
gin preparations for a great big fall
festival celebration something on the
order of tho successful Fourth of July
celebration, only bigger nnd better.
Dining the piimary campaign and
since, we have had the opportunity of
talking with u great many people in
regard to that law und we have fottnd
but few defenders. Yet nearly all
agree that it may work out to the
best advantage of tho people. We
might say that the composite opinion
of politicians aud cltlr.ens 1h to change
the primary law, if we must have such
a law, so that there shall bo but one
campaign, letting any one file for any
Primary Election
Webster County
The following are the names and
votes received in the county at the
primary election by the various par
ties: Judges of Supreme Court Republican
John McFarland 188
Francis Hamer 255
Chas. B. Letton 349
Joseph E. Cobby 277
William B., Rose 306
Jesse L. Root 193
Ambro8 C. Epperson 195
Samuel P. Davidson 177
Democrat
John Evcrson 196
James R. Dean 304
I. L. Albert 267
Willis D. Oldham 226
William L. Stark .' 179
Joel W. West 181
Peoples Independent
James R. Dean 95
I. L. Albert 70
Willis D. Oldham .-. 60
Williaml. Stark 82
John Everson 68
Prohibition
Henry C. Bettenbendcr 4
Gcol. Wright 6
Socialist
James Campbell 14
James R. Burleigh . . 1 1
Railway Commissioner to (HI vacancy
Republican
H. C. Beebe 91
James McGrcw ;i01
Joseph S. Langcr 38
Thomas L. Hall 118
E. Z. Russell 90
Earl O. Eager 73
Democrat
William J. Furse 242
Clarence E. Harmon 205
B. M. Simms 59
G.S. Upton 72
Peoples Independent
William J. Furse 79
Clsrence E. Harmon 62
Socialist
Emory D. Moody 14
-Prohibition ,
S. O. Jones . . . .'
Regents of-University-Republican
Victor G. Lyford 545
Franks. Halltr... ,.,..625
Democrat -,
Clarence F. Knapp ..,. .274
J. E. Miller 324
Otto Kotouc 141
Peoples Independent
J. E.Miller 100
Otto Kotouc 48
Clarence F. Knapp 100
Socialist
Elbert I. Morrow rr 13
George Clark Porter 15
. . Prohibition
Goo. E. Fitch 4
T. B. Frnzer G
District Judge 10th Judicial District
Republican
W. P. McCreary 200
Elmer U. Overman 527
Democrat
Harry S. Dungan 577
Peoples Independent
Harry S. Dungan 142
County Judge Republican
A. A. Cressman 387
Daniel M. Garber 383
Democrat
A. D. Ranney 433
I. W. Edaon 252
Peoples Independent
I. W.Edson 89
A. D. Ranney 76
Socialist
Wm. J. Lippencott 14
County Sheriff-Republican
O. E. Ramey 128
O. D. Hedge 399
Wm. Wolfo 296
Democrat
Frank Huffer .141
John T, Rutledge 60
E. W.Coplcn 99
James McBride 225
Joseph W. Crow 158
Peoples Independent
James McBride 43
Joseph W, Crow 23
E. W. Coplen 43
John T. Rutledge J 1
Frank HufTcr 29
Socialist
I. O. Chapman 14
Coroner Republican
Ed Am nek 711
Democrat
Peter Merten 41
Socialist
F. Houchin , 1
Frank Henderson 2
Geo Fentress 2
County Treflsurer Republican
R. W. Koorilz 414
W. II. Caulk 167
J. O. Butler 243
Democrat
H. C. Wright 201
G. W. Lindscy 134
Oscar Arnold 332
Peoples Independent
H.C. Wright 56
Oscar A. Arnold 55
Geo. W. Lindsey 49
Socialist
Henry Rathjcn 14
R. W. Koontz 1
County Clerk Republican
V. B.Fulton 17G
E. W. Ross 322
W. G. Shannon 103
.las, A. Burden 215
Democrat
Geo. Hadell 203
William It. Bailey 293
G.W.Davis 140
Peoples Independent
G.W.Davia 36
Geo. Hadell 46
William R. Bailey 70
Socialist
G. S. Perry 14
W. G. Shannon 1
County Surveyor Republican
Geo. H. Overing 722
Democrat
Geo. H. Overing 2
Peoples Independent
Geo. H. Overing 1
County Superintendent Republican
Anna L. Richards 236
Stella Ducker 556
Democrat
Gertie Coon 346
Ruth E.Johnston 340
Poeples Independent
Ruth E Johnston 73
Gertrude Coon 85
Socialist
Mayme Waskom 14
Gertio Coon v. 3
Clerk District Court Repulican
Charles W. Cowley 218
Chas. E. Reigle 565
Democrat
Edith McKeighan 577
People Independent
Edith McKeighan 147
Socialist
Mary Danelson 3
Commissioner of 4th District
Republican.
E. S. Fitz JJ
Paul Storey 211
Democrat
George E. Coon 1 IS
t Peoples Independent
George E. Coon 21
Socialist
Joseph L. Herburger....) 11
Commissioners 1st District Republican
T.J.Chaplin 113
Democrat
A. H. Bright 99
Peoples Independent
A. H. Bright 40
Guide Rock I. 0. 0. F.
. . .Picnic a Big Success"
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Tile Odd Fellows picnic held at
Guide Rock yesterday was, in many
respects, the best ever held in the
county. There ware between two and
three thousand people on the grounds
and from all appearances every indi
vidual enjoyed himself to the utmost.
It was a good naturcd crowd that
gathered at the speaking and attend
ed tho ball games nnd other sports.
Tho Guide Hock brethren had every
detail well in hand, and the entlte
program was carried out with prompt
ness aud dispatch.
In tile moining tlio Red Cloud baud
culled tho people to tho speaking stand
by rendering sevetal selections of ex
cellent music, after which 1. V. Cmry,
platfoitn manager, Introduced Fred
Flembach, who, in woll chosen sen
tences, extended it cordial welcome to
all visitors nnd gave a short resume of
the doings of the Guide Rook lodge.
After this welcome everyone felt that
he had been personally invited and
consequently made himself at home.
Rev. 10. N. Tompkins of this city
gave tho response in his easy, tlueut
style. He mako the people of Guide
Rock fully understand that it was a
pleasure and an honor to accept such
a kind invitation nnd nssuted them
that all the visitors were delighted to
mingle with such an hospitable people.
A. A. Cressman, by request of the
management, entertained the audi
ence the remainder of the time bcfoiu
diuner and did himself full credit.
Then came tho basket dinner, tho
like of which probably has ncer been
equalled in this part of the state
There was enough and to spire, and
theusqmo.
Afterirlinuer Past Grand Master
Corriek was introduced and for thirty
minutes he depicted the doings of Odd
Fellowship In sucli a manner tlirtt all
present would have been pleased to
I become tuembcis of the order, His ad-
IT COSTS YQU NOTHING
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Stop in and try our New Fall Styles of
Queen Quality Shoes
T THEY have just arrived and are each and every
jI one an example of Master Workmanship. All
are made with the Wonder Worker Soles and solid
leather heels, which give a new shoe all the comfort
of an old one. We wish to demonstrate this feature
to you and would be pleased to have you inspect
them at your convenience. J New, snappy lasts from
the greatest shoe markets : : : : :
New Wunderhose for Fall
The Mi
iner
H. A. LETSON, Manager
Broth
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Co.
"A MIGHTY SAFE PLACE TO TRADE
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Quick
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Gasoline and Oil Stoves and Ranges
De Laval Cream Separators
White Lily Electric Washers
. . . . f, Hardware and Implements
All kinds of Plumbing Goods. Work promptly attended to
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dress was given the very best attention
and was a dignified, able effort.
B. J. Overiug, Jr., the next speaker,
showed the relation that Odd Fellow
ship holds among the other great or
ganizations of the world in an Interest
ing way aud succeeded in dwelling
upon themes not touched upon by tho
other speakers.
Paul Storey, the pi esent grand mast
er, informed tlio audiouce that It was
a pleasure for him to be present, but
that he would refrain from delivering
an cxteuded address ou account of the
fact that the hall gamo was about to
begltt and ho did not wish to disappoint
u single fan.
The ball game was played by tho
teams of (luido Rock and Iuavale, the
latter carrying oh" the honors by the
score of ten to eight.
' In tho horseshoe pitching contest
Fred Hnght and Al Decker were the
champions.
Withal tlje picnic was an unbounded
success. 'I here was not a hitch or a
single thing to mar the entire day and
the crowd was a big one. Red Cloud
furnished between two and three hun
dred aud each and every one returned
home well pleased with tiie courtesy
and entertainment of the Guide Hock
people.
E. J. Overing Makes
a Hit at an Orator
E. J. Overiug Jr. Is rapidly develop
ing into a sensational orator of the
first dimension. At his last perform
ance, at Edisou, Thursday, the excite
ment was raised to such u pitch that
one woman fainted aud a man broke
his leg. This Is a better record than
the aeronauts have mado. While their
exhibitions are attended with thrills
and accidents, they themselves are
generally the victims, save iu the iso
lated case where an aeroplane ran into
the premeicr of France and his cabinet.
Orators sometimes hurt themselves,
but it is seldom that one creates suffi
cient emotion to cause women to faint.
That, however, has been known to
occur before, but wo believe that there
is no record of a man breaking his leg
from the intensity of passion excited
by nn orator's eloquence.
Mr. Overing, as speaker, and Paul
Storey, as Grand Master of the Od'd
Fallows were at a picnio at Edison
Tuesday, where a fraternal day was
celebrated. TheA.O U.W. and other
fraternal orders were represented, and
this city made u really good showing
in tho persons of its representatives.
AMto fr Salt,
lt)0 bu., of sprayed sutnmor apples.
On the D. O Norris farm C miles west
and 1 soutli of Hed Cloud.
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