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About The Red Cloud chief. (Red Cloud, Webster Co., Neb.) 1873-1923 | View Entire Issue (July 19, 1917)
i v AS TOLD TO US JOIN the RED CROSS now!) Save the Waste and Win the Wat! Miss Sadie Fish went to Omaha Thursday. Dr. J. W. Stockman spent Monday in Hastings, I. W. Pnterson spent Friday at Burr Oak, Kansas. Roy Sattley Undertaker-Auto Hearse connection. Supt. P. M. Whitehead spent Satur. day in Hastings. Will Blba spent, the weekend with his wlfo at Exeter. Roscoe Weesner was in Naponee Monday afternoon. Eyes tested, glasses fitted. J. C. Mitchell, the Jeweler. Everett Hawkins went to Bird City, Kansas, Friday morning. Attend the Red Cross benefit musical at the Orpbeum, July 20th. Nebraska's apportionment for the draft army will be 8,185 men. Phil Sherwood went to Lincoln, Sun day, to spend a few days with friends. Irving Cummings of Gaylord, Kansa, spent Sunday with his wife and child ren. Mr. and Mrs. Jean Smith and family "of McCook are visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. George and daughter, Miss Minnie, spent Sunday with friends at Franklin: Bert Davis of Hastings was the guest of John Foster and daughter, Miss Eva this week. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stevens and Dallas Rust spent the first of the week in Kansas City. Mrs. Geo. Holllster and daughter, Miss Marie, went to Lincoln Thursday to visit relatives. Otis Frazier of York is visiting his sister. Mrs. Wm. Provost, and other relatives in this vicinity. Schuyler Hayes spent the weekend with his sister, Mrs. Wm. Brooks and family, at Clayton, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Butler and son, Merlin, spent the weekend with her parents at Clayton, Kansas. Dr. Nicholson and Attorney II. S, Foe spent Sunday at the summer resort on the Blue river at Deweese. A. H. Meredith left Monday for Crooketon, Minnesota, where he ex pects to make his juture home. Earl McKimmey, Walter Marshall, Marion Mercer and Merlin Boner were in Franklin, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Anna Cather and Miss Bessie Kaley returned to Lincoln, Tuesday, after visiting relatives In this city. Mrs. Chris Zeiss returned home Fri day morning from McCook where she had been visiting her son, Charles and wife. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Sayers of Hill City. Kansas, was the guest of John Foster and daughter, Miss Eva, the first of the week. Geonre Smith, who enlisted in the regular army several months ago siient the last of the week with his mother. Elvern Mefford of Uutdo Rock was in the city, Monday, enroute to Hast, incs to ioin Co. G of the 5th Ncbrnska regiment. Miss Mildred Gellihan returned to her homo at Hardy, Monday, after visiting her friend, Miss llertha Doyle, for some time. W. O. Hamilton of the Hamilton Cather Clothing Co., went to Kansas City, Sunday evening, to attend a clothiers convention. Chas. Kellog loft Thursday for Wash, ington, D. C, where he has accepted a position in the Animal Husbandry department of Agriculture. Mrs. Guy Barnes returned home the first of the week from Burr Oak, Kan sas, where she Bpent a few days with Jber parents, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor. r Messrs. and Mesdamcs Oliver Powell and Roy Robinson left Monday even ing for Denver and other Colorado points where they will enjoy an outing. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Stewart went to Lincoln the last of the week to visit his brother who belongs to the Nation al guards and bad been called out for service. Professor and Mrs. Miller of Leban on were the guests of Mr, and Mrs. M. A. Mercer Friday evening. Mr. Miller is the director of the Lebanon band and assisted the boys in the con cert that evening. Hamilton - Cmthor Clothing Co. Smcwm to FtJ Shot Everything Men or Boy Wear 9d Cltud NtkiMtkM Roy Hassinger spent Monday in Hastings. Con Barr of McCook spent Sunday with friends here. Delaney Bros., shipped threo cars of hogs to Kansas City, Sunday, J A. Bradford returned home from York tho last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Ege of York are visit ing their son, E. M Ege and wjfe. Mr. and Mrs. II. 0. Gellatly spent Sunday with relatives at Beaver City. Mrs. Elizabeth Foe went up to Cowlcs, Tuesday, to spend a few days Mrs. Joe Hewitt returned home from Republican City, Tuesday morn ing. Mrs. Ucorg Van Camp and daughter returned to Lincoln, Tuesday morn ing. Raymod Turnure went to Lincoln, Monday, to spend a few days with friends. Messrs and Mesdames Dave and Bert Kaloy and son, Howard, spent Sunday at Deweese. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hamilton and Sunday with relatives children spent at Guide Rock. Lost A set of pipe dies between my store and C. J. Piatt's farm west of town. E. W. Stevens. The music class of Miss Josic Igou will give a cantata and the proceeds will be given to the Red Cross chapter- On another page in this issue will be found a statement is9ued by tho State Council of Defense. Don't fall to read It. Mrs. Harry Anderson returned to Sutton. Monday, after visiting with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Schultz and family. Mrs. A. C. Slaby and son, Fred, went to Denver, Tuesday morning, to visit their husband and father who is in a hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Burden, Mrs. J. A. Burden and son, Bernard, aud Uobart Blackledgo spent Sunday at Deweese. Mr. and Mrs. Len Wilmot accom panied their daughter, Mrs. Cleo Grif fin, to Lincoln Monday, where she will receive treatment at n hospital. A steeple jack was here Monday and painted the two smoke stacks at the power house, also put the ball ou top of the Hag pole and treated the pole to a coat of paint. A. H. Carpenter and son, Clarence, Will Hoffman and Ralph ' Harrington returned home Sunday from Imperial where they had been harvesting A. H. Carpenter's wheat crop. On July 20th at the Orpheum a can tata will be given by Miss Igou's pupils for thebenefitoftheRedCross.il There will be plenty of good music and spec laities. Admission 15 and 25c. Mrs. Alice nosmer left Sunday .for Iowa and Illinois where she will 'visit relatives. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Whitakerand family who will visit relatives in Illinois. Sheriff Huifor and County Attorney Munday took E. C. Henry to Bloom ington Saturday where the latter plead guilty In the Court of Chambers before Judge Dorsey, who gave him a jail sentence of fifteen days. According to a letter received from the Acting Registrar of the University of Nebraska all courses in this institut ion will be continued as usual next year. According to present plans the University will open September 12. Mrs. Heaton returned homo Friday from Syracuse, New York. She was accompanied home by her son, Ray, who enlisted in the regular army sever al months ago, aud was granted a fif teen dBys leave of absence from the fort. ' Tho County Clerk and Commissioners of Smith County in company with nn architect were in the city Tuesday looking over our court house. They report that Webster County's court house was the best building that they have as yet viewed. Smith County will build a new court house this year. Tho Government needs farmers! as well as fighters. Two million three hundred thousand acres of Oregon & California Railroad Co. Grant Lands. Title revested in United States. To be opened for homesteads and sale. Con taining some of best land left in United States. Large copyrighted map show ing land by sections and description of soil, climate, rainfall, elevations, tem perature etc. Postpaid one dollar. Grant Lands Locating Co., Bos 010 Portland Oregon. The electric light bonds and tax voted upon Wednesday carried by a majority of 40, the vote standing 68 for and 22 against. As Eastwood Bays, "Ijb was a perfect landslide; the re election of Woodrow Wilson was a tame affair in comparison." For many years there has been considerable talk of electric lights but not until, three years ago was tho subjeot before tho voters. At this election the Ayes were downed by five votes, "Time makes many a change", says Shakespeare and so it did, The antis have lost as they have on several other oocasioiiB for the world do move. The next proposition will bo to sell tho bonds which will be easy. If work is pushed Rlvcrton ought to have lights by fall. Rlvcrton Review. Powell Bros. Smoke House CIGARS that are Good The Brand Your Doclor Smokes Most complete line ol Cigars and Tobaccos in Red Cloud Join the Red Cross now. Lawrence McCall is home from Wyo ming. Mrs. Hedge returned home from Ina' vale this morning. Tuck Amack returned homo from Omaha, Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sattlcy aro homo from St. Fruncls, Kansas. Miss Bertha Doyle went to Hnrdyi Wednesday, to visit friends. Vincent Johnston returned to Ran Chester, Wyoming, Wednesday. Robert Pope spent Wednesday with his brother, Elton, at Blue Hill. Ed Cook of Nowato, Oklahoma, is visiting his father, Dr. Henry Cook. Miss Blanche Boner returned home from Beaver City the first of tho week. Mrs. J. A. Bradford and children re turned home from York, Weduesdny evening.' Mrs. Ben Pegg accompanied her mother, Mrs. R. Turner, to Hastings, Wednesday. James Ryan came down from Grand Island, Wednesday evening, to visit his wife and children. Corporal Moedc and Privates Gilbert and Derlnger were down from Blue Hill Wednesday evening. Mrs. Dorothy Wilson and Mrs. D. D. Sanderson of Lincoln are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Potter. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stanberry who had been visiting her father, Ed Amack and wife, have returned to ScottsbluiT. The Red Cloud band will go to Blue Hill Friday evening whero they will give a concert for the members of Co. K. According to Governor Neville's ap portionment of men for the draft army of Nebraska, Webster county will con tribute sixty eight men. Fourtythree of this county's young men volunteer ed according to the records. An exchange coming to our desk from Benson, Arizona makes meutlou of the fact that Mr. K. N. Copleu of Garden Grove, California, who at one time resided in this city, has become interested in a corporation which will operate two banks, one at Benson and one at Tombstone. Mr. Coplen will be in charge of the latter. Suits have been commenced in the District Court of Webster County by tho following who are suing tho C. B & Q. R. R. Co., for personal injuries; Percy 11. Leach asks for 823000, An drew Hawkins asks for S20000, John H. Heunlnger asks for S1!000 and Christopher Pohlen, nsks for (3000. Attorney B. E. McNcny is the attorney for tho above named plaintiffs. Mr. .Tas. Peterson on Tuesday bought Mr. E. T. Andrews' interest in tho Guide Rook garage, Mr. Andrews be ing compelled to retire on account of ills falling health. Mr. Buzzard of Red Cloud has charge of tho garage. Everyone sympathizes deeply with Mr. Andrews in his aliliotion and all aro hoping that cooler weather later on will restore him, Mr. Buzzard is an experienced man in the garage busi ness. Guide Rock Signal. The annual meeting of the W. C, T. U. will be held Wednesday afternoon July 25, at 2:30, with Mrs. Lottie Smith. Reports from superintendents and officers. Every member should plan to be present as it is an Impor tant meeting in several ways. The superintendent of soldier's and sailors work desires all who are going to pay for a "comfort bag" to come prepared to do so at this meeting if possible. We are anxious to get them finished and off. Card of Thanks We take this means of thanking our manv friends who so kindly assisted us during the death of our darling son aud brother, Orval, and also for tho beautiful (lowers. Mr. and Mrs, Emory Beau Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Cox Visa Bean. wymSm I R.ED CLOUD, CHAUTAUQUA JULY 29 to For Tickets, lllustrntcd Programs, LAUGH nnd LEARN Weep nnd Wonder Sense nnd Nonsense "Never n Dull Moment" Snnppy.Originnl-Artistic A Varied Populnr Program Counccllor of Presidents to Discuss "American Lender ship nnd the World Wnr" Survivors of the Lusitnnin Stirring Choruses, Solos, Quartets Etc. "A Live Wire"Information at First Hand nnd Down-to- the-Minutc-Vital-Virilc A Genuine Hawaiian Program By the Best of Hawaiian Artists Vocational Expert to Lccturo on Helpful Topic--"Success Where You Are" Grand Opera Scenes In Costume By Big Singcrs-A Rare Trent for You ro m Submarines to Real Art -Every Minute Both Interesting and Instructive Wales-Guaranty of Quality, Moral, Humorous, Clean "The Play of the Hour" "FAITH and FEAR"- A Lending Physician Tells Health Facts Simply "The Sign of the Cross" on Sundays, and Other Days as Requested Great Reader Eastern Entertainers Music and Monologues 5U- Original, You'll Shout to Hear Them Sing "The Old Flag Never Touched the Ground" United Church Notes A happy surprise was given to Mr. Bccbe Saturday by the people of tho church and friends. A man approach ed Mr. Bcebc ou the street aud said there was a young couple up at your place that wants to see you, so the preacher made post haste to get homo and found the house full of people. A birthday surprise. A fine time wns had and a splendid luncheon wns scr veil. All enjoyed tho oecaslou and wished the preacher a long stay in lied Cloud. Chas. Sherer gave a fine address to nn appreciative audience Sunday night, Tho United church is boosting for tho Chautauqua. This helps both character nnd reputation of the com munity. Sunday night subject "Treason and how to Exterminate It". Why You Should Join The Red Cross The Red Cross is the greatest hum. unitarian organization in the world. It cares for tho 6lck and wounded men of tho army and navy at the war base. It provides for soldiers' and sailors families, It scourcs employment for men dis abled in tho service of our country. In times of peace it relieves distress caused by disaster to cities, towns nnd villages... Rod Cross members are not expected to go to the war front or serve in any other capacity unless they specifically offer themselves for service. They do not assume any financial obligation other than the payment made. The memberships of millions of pa triotic men, women and children all over the land will make possible the boneflcient relief work upon which the army or navy man and bis family may depend. It will help to caro for victims of catastrophe in times of peace. Literally thousands of your friends and neighbors aro "turniug Intention into action" by joining the Red Cross now! BE A MEMBEItl JOIN NOW! Mr3. E. A, Creighton spent Wednes day with her sister, Mrs. C. F, Cland and family at Blue Hill. AUGUST 4 Etc., Sec HOWARD S. FOE, Local Manager STRICKLAND GILLILAN ROUND'S Ladies' All Star Orchestra Governor H. A. BUCHTEL GWENT WELCH Male Choir Congressman Victor Mil JT W C p U If J J V. I Vierr&'s tlawaiisin q i Q OingerS and flayers Mrs. HarHette Glinn Rf D P D C f M J D L H J V 1 1 Hugh Anderson Operatic Co, Crayon and Language Artist GEO. E. COLBY Clare Vaughan Wales Lyceum Players Dr. Wm. S. Dr. Lena K. Tho IllrO Q CI HI Or I I ID UlOi OaUltil Dramatic Recitalist Sarah Mildred Willmer Earl Paul J. Oberg & Barnaby MASON'S JUBILEES SOME HAPPY JIBES Victor Murdoch, the Brilliant, Bizarre and Eloquent Victor Murdock, the red-headed, freokled-faced, firy iaiurgent from Kansai, la coming to Chautauqua. This announcement will oraU pro found latareit not oaly because ba la a national figure la American polttlca but because aside frost that dlettac tloB, ke le a big maa In a big way. Aa an orator he has tke power of that natural magnetism which has marked him as a born leader of mn, Everybody seeme to delight in mak ing special characterisations of Mur dock, and we quote a few of the good ones: Toledo Boo "He smiles gonially and looks into your eyes like the muz zle of a rlflo." Topeka Capital "Mur dock has the industry of nn ant, tho activity of a gazollo, tho insomnia of n cat, and the tenacIouHness of a (mapping turtlo." 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INCLUSIVE AMERICA'S FOREMOST Humorist-Famous Author of "Flnnlgnn" A Big Novelty Company Including World's Grcntc'Ht T.nclv llnimniKr nnd ncii soloist A Comprehensive, Stntcsmnnllkc, Yet Simple nnd Vivid Picture of Possibilities Most Noted Welsh Singing Club-Wonderful Ensemble "Nntional Remedies for Nntional Hls"A Great Subject-Opportune Tlmc-A Big Man IIcnr t,lc Popu,nr ukuicie piaycd by Real Hnwaiians. Drcamy-Wclrd-Enchantlng Dlrcct Dcscendcnt of Loulsn M, Alcott. Author, Lecturer, Woman's Friend Noted Chicago Basso and Company Will Give Balfc's Ever Populnr "Bohemian Girl" "Facts, Fun and Fiction" His talk is as Funny nnd as Artistic as His Pictures A Clean Comcdn-Dramn "REJUVENATION" Dramatic, Not Theatrical "little FoxES"-speciaiist djs. cu88cs Hygiene of Childhood. Joint Roundtnblc,4:30 "Experience." All Will Laugh With the Reader, But Youth Will Profit By It Later Composer, Writer, Readings, Planologs, Imitations, Etc., Etc. A Genuine Jubilee Company A Real Jubilee Program ABOUT THE BIG KANSAN Star "Mon like Murdock, couragtoua, disinterested, independent, really rep resenting the sentiment of tk co try. are the coming leadera In loan politics." Boston Herald" dock's language la lurid: hie mi of expression la formed to harmoi wltb the color acbamt ot hi k-padii ittic britlfait id "Wltk kU but he la not only prophetic twa." New York World- lneurgency Murdock kaa a -pretest emlla a utile aa perpalpt and aa wkolaaaaae aa taat on tke IM Kurdock ha) a firm grip on affaire. There ia meat to bla remarks aa aauce. He particularly appeals to tke plain man. He is a man of essentials :&ot of theories. Murdock baa the force, punch and point of our high tensloned Americanism, but bla eye Is on fundamentals In men and affairs. He is not reatrlctcd to a Btate. He i your Murdock and whether you ngreo with him at all points or not, you aro, as an American, proud of the baste sincerity of tho man and of his un questioned intluenco for good ia this country. iua- Aftter- Iglr- I HI If 1 u