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About The Red Cloud chief. (Red Cloud, Webster Co., Neb.) 1873-1923 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1916)
Ttv- ! ' s ? Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X V; V Stivto ?rgg?.. yMm. tjimmmrr JisssSjf'':--. VOLUME 14 44C"XX::..:X..:. ADVICE . i - UR ADVICE iOS MATTERS We can tell yon not only how to SAVE YOUR MONEY but also how 'to profitably INVEST IT. Of lO UM S It is based upon many years of experience and expert knowledge of financial affairs. We can and will aid you if you give us the opportunity. You are welcome at this bank. Call any time. Webster 'County Bank RED CLOUD. NEBRASKA CAPITAL anii 8URPLUS SUl.OOO :'tiiiiii: POULTRY CAR ON THE iv mm. 14c m lb.' for i2sns and Springs m IN 0U Jacob Peterson Successor to Amack 8t Barnes Red Cloud, Neb. 5inTiT'JI-MMMnMTWirMff,"Bi1'iTbl ii4BM'illllliilll 'IllHi "if iliTiWiTTliM THE GIFT A Piano, Player Piano For The Family S there any Chrhtmas Gift that would be more appreciated I by the entire family than this beautiful Piano? Think of the joy tt would bring to your home? Think of how it woul d shorten, the long dreary winter evenings? The very J. sight of this piano in your- home would bring a sense of pleasure and home completeness. Our Pianos are moderately priced, yet they are recognized the worId's;foremost pianos, Expert construction, high grade cabinet work and harmony of tone'atamp our pianos a the Biggest value for the money. You are invited to come in and exaadne these in struments. CASH OR EASY (THE MUSIC SHOP LeRoy Music Co. RED CLOUD, Historical Society i . IN FINANCIAL is worth having. f Y Y Y Y Y Y y Y Y Y i Y Y X Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X TRACK attiroay SUPREME or Talking Machine Christmas Gift PAYMENTS NEBRASKA J J--jat"gs."-i.i.i'aiJ.'i?gg.5'.ii iN--ii)'i.--i..tiv-iai: jjg 4 Newspaper That (lives The News Fifty-two Weeks Each Year For $1,50. BED CLOUD, NKT5RA.8KA. DEOEM1JER HI, 1 .!. , Death of A. D. McMurry Alexander I). McMurry whs taken suddenly ill ut his home in this city on lust Friday. His condition was such Hint tho physicians In cIiiu'ku considor- t.'d that mi operation was the only means of wiving tin gentleman's life, utid even then only slight hopus were extended for his recovery. They tlicrcforo began tho journey to Hust ings on Saturday morning, but his death occurred before they reached Blue Hill. Mr. MoMurry was born in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, February 7, 1884. Ho has been a resident of Nebraska and Kansas for the past thirty-nine years, having been engaged in farm ing until retiring and moving to this city about fie von years ago. His gen teel disposition and honest and up right methods of doing business with his fellow men won for him a largo circle of friends who extend spmpathy to his family and rolativus. He is surived by ti wife, &lx children and other relatives. 1'uuerul services were hold on Mon day afternoon, Rev. Beetle in charge. Interment was made in the lied Cloud cemetery. j The Rose Maiden The theater goers of this city and vicinity, will have nn opportunity of witnessing another homo talent show, as, this evening, there will he render ed at the Orpheum, a homo talent tnusicnle, entitled "Tin? lloso Maiden". The best musical talent obtainable, will take part, in this mnsicalo and you will liii&s it rare treat if you do not at tend it. Itisacloan, wholesome love story set to music, something aside from the usual run of home talout perform ances. Prof. LeKov and his orchestra will assist in the entire performance. The cast of characters areas follows: Koseblossom (Soprano) , Miss Hazel Kmhideli The Forester (Tenor) Mr. (Jlen Wnlkei TLe Gardener's Daughter (Contralto) Miss Grace McKolvie The Spring (Baritone) Mr. Curtis Friday Commissioners Proceeding! Red Oloud, Nebr. Dec. 19th. Board of County Commissioners met pursuant tov adjournment, members present, T. J. Chaplin, Floyd McCall, Grant ;Shidler, James Hulmtka 'and Paul Storey Chairman of said board. On motion the official bonds of the various ofllcers wero approved as fol lows: 0. D. Robinson, Co. Treasurer; Frank Huffer, Sheriff; Geo. H. Over ing, Co Surveyor; A. D. Itanney, Connty Judge; Gertrude L. Coon, Co. Supt; Edith L. McEclghnn, Clerk of District Court; P C. Ruschow, Justice of Peace: "A. W. Brown, Justice of tho Peace; II. H. Holdredge, Justice ol Pcace;Gerlmrd Schroer, Road Over- seor Dist. No. 3; Louis Aubusuon, Road Overseer; J. M. Dean, lload Over seer; Oyno Mecntz, Road Overseer, Vencle Zajlc, Road Overseer, II. G; Feisc, Road Overseer; S. E. Johnson, Road Overseer; F. S. Munday, County Attorney; G. U. Patterson, Justice of Peace; . F. Perry, County Clerk. On motion tho following claims wero audited and allowed and the County Cleric was ordered to draw warrants' on their respective fund in payment of same. Poor fund warrants. Morhart Brothers 8 14 45 John Throckmorton v315 9 Jack Masters 0S8 R. P. Weesner & Co '2d Sf' Amack & Bsrnea & 70 W. H. Derr .....'.;.: ... . .,..18 $& 1 Jnhn Soransen .' . 'l t -. . IhK "l8 1o6 General Fund - ,,, j Samuel Heaton. ...'I...... 2500ofl Frank Smith y&5T Q.C.Toel . 4 CO1 West Throckmorton '.... 200 00 J Jo Law 0 "S5 Miner ltros. Co 1 40, Frank Bean .... 32 Ho Board ndjourued to December 28th,1 ' 101U. .35s!.-iSl4!?l3Si&tMf Many Beautiful Windows On passing up and down tho streets of our city, one cannot holp notice tho boautiful appoarauce that tho store windows present, eacli merchant hav ing on display the various wares' t hut lie is offering to the public, in order that everyone may send to those they love, some token, whether it bo elabor ate or not, any Christmas shopper will see something in those windows that wH appeal to his or her fancy. But while this spirit of lovo and cheer is bolng indulged in by the many shop pers, they should not forget the many who arc behind the counters. By shopping early, you not only relievo the merchants and clerks of tho strain which is naturally placod upon them during the rush for tho satisfying of your wants in tho last few days, but yon also have a bettor chauco to make your selections. The elegantly decor uted windows, combluod with the full of the "beautiful" that wo were favor ed with last Saturday night and Sun day indeed reminds us of the approach of tho world's greatest day. Bert Sherman, who has been hold ing down the delivery wagon in the no.rth ward on Coplen's city delivery, has resigned his position ami Vernon Zeiss is 'now tilling the same. M. A. Mercer, Lloyd Illnes, Phil Sherwood, Lelnnd Caldwell and Clarence Baker went to Omaha, Tues day, Jo play with-tho Orleans band at the .'Connors' Equity Union state con vention. Mrs. F. II. Cassil packed her house hold goods' and shipped them to Alma tho ilrst of the week. She and her children left Wednesday for Ness City, Kansas, where she will j Din. her hus band. if SOME THINGS that may help you in the problem of 'What to Give' ' r' ' ' ' Ladies LILr Handbags Different styles at 78c to $5 Ladies Collars Fancy crepe de chine with the colored borders .fancy organdies, the new patterns, the new broad cloths. Prices 35c to $1.80 Ladies Handkerchiefs The plain linen, fancy crepe de chine, the hand embroidered and a large assortment of plain and fancy embroidered, in the holiday boxes. Knit Bedroom Slippers for Wdies. .Limited sales. 76c it " R. P. WEESNER '& CO. & m IT IS TIME YOU WERE AT Your Christmas Shopping MITCHELL'S 1 JEWELRY STORE Is offering splendid values in Diamonds Diamond Jewelry, Gold and Gold filled LaValliers, Beautiful Wrist Watches large assortment of Gold Rings, Silver ware, Cut Glass and many other use ful and beautiful Gift Goods COME AND SEE J. C. MITCHELL THE JEWELER MAKE OUR STORE 5K m Chief Ads are 'Business Getters3 0iir Wish E HE ac 3 HpHAT the happy spirit of the holidays fill your heart and that the prosperity of the year has filled your purse. Ladies Hose Ladies all silk hose guaranteed to be the the very best quality. Per pair - - - 91.25 Ladies thread silk hose, 2 pairs in a box. Per box - $1.00 Gifts for Children Childrens Bathrobes-A good assortment of colors. Size six to eighteen. Cuddledown Sets for little tots, consist of robe, blanket and slippers, sizes two to four years. Per set $2.50 Pretty Knit Doll Sets or the children: sweater, cap, leggins and mittens. Set 80c Fancy Handkerchiefs of all kinds, in the "Christmas boxe,$ for the children . . jjsSfell&M&BESSSt&arw.,. N UMBER 5' m D& 1 YOUR JEWELRY STORE-" 3 c m Presonts Suitable for the Men and Boys Bath Robes and Bath " Robe Blankets for men and boys. Good pat terns; make excellent presents. Mens Hose Mens silk half hose, 2 pairs in holly boxes. Per box $1.00 Mens lisle hose four pairs in the Christmas boxes. Box $1.00 Handkerchiefs for men and boys in plain linen good quality. Each - - 26c Mens initial handkerchiefs, the, long English letter, all the differ- erent initials. Each - - 10c i Mens fine cambric handerchiefs three in Christmas boxes 30c SPH""-Ti ' vtl i. ' ! V. t t wiiWmWiw f?mtimmfttt fmmMtyr9m $MOTfnwri miAiMKr