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VOLUME 48
RED CLOUD. NEBRASKA. FEBRUARY 19. 1920
NUMBER 0
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tosto Contest for School Children Grim Reaper Exacts Heavy
n all'lt
Vfc
Are You
Proud of
r
Your Home?,
Is your Home a
Place of Comfort?
A Place where
You love to be?
If Not It Should Be
Why not start now and make
the home a place where you can
forget what worries you? You
will have a place where you can
rest in perfect contentment after
a hard days work.
Make your home a place where
you love to have your friends.
Brighten it up with thevrightf
kind of Furniture. The cost
will be small compared to the v
comfort and delight you will d5-
rive irom a well furnished home.
Draperies, Rugs and
Furniture to harmonize
THE GRAHAM
FURNITURE CO.
Twenty million school childicui
parts of the United States are prepur.,
Ing to givo battle to bolshovism. In
thiswise the battle will be waged not)
Toll in Webster County
Glon F. Walker
The spirit of Glon K. Walker was
n I llttil in I ( u i.l mm i 1 Ilirt1 it Ml In ut
with LMin mill sword but with pon nrid :, , , ., . . , , ,,,,
, , Tliursiiuy pvuniiiK, iiftor hut a briof iil-
i" j
i I,n every oity, vtllnnu ami IiHtnlet th
forces are :noholi.ln under theiiiiccl
Af.
s.
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ion of the teaehers. The utlaelc will
ho in the loriii or a written essay
"What aie the Heneiita of an Knllst
metit in tlmU. S Army?"
"It The movement is under the dlrcut-
ion of the Wnr Department ia Wash-
tin. Inn hiii! flw iri'tturi: nf llu itiri.A
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l)tst essays will be pivun a iieo trip to
Washington iiecouipiiiieil hy one par
lei'.tor Kiinrdiun all expenses paid
j wliero they will be awault'd one of the
three prizes 1st fjold tiitiiial, 2nd silver
medal, tliiid bron'o medal as well as
a beautiful silver eup as a pri.H for the
School they represent.
Contest is open to students of nil
color, cieeit and nationality, of any
public or private Brhool univcrsltiita
and colleges burred. The principal of
eacli school will appoint three judges
to select the best essays In the school,,
which will be forwarded to the recruit
iue officer in thedistrfct. Here judges
will select the best essay in the district
and forward it to Washington.
Kssajs will be written on Friday,
February 2uth, same not to exceed 400
words. Pencil or pen and iolc may be
used. Ksxays will be judged on the
basis of originality, expression and
sincerity.
, The nowspaper, "The Comq liacU,"
the otllcial orguu of the Walter Rued
Army Hospital in Washington, D. C,
have furnished the pri.es. .
Wednesday afternoon at the Ilijjh
Scliool Captain K. L. MaeLivm of the
SStii Infantry stationed at Camp Full'
ston L'avo a leature on nrniv life and
greatly tnt bused the students, about
lit ty of whom will enter tho contest.
fl.-. I'lienmnnia was the direct catiso
pf Ids deatli
The deuoaseil was born in Webster
!nfn.t A ) IQfl.k 11 f.rntlmif.
V''..l. , illlllll. 'm, 1J'V' ..C f.t.t.l.l.U'
j en iroin iue Ufii uiouu uigu aeuooi in
W.), after w hlcli he attended the state
unlveislty, later joining a male quai
tutto ou the Ch.iiit.iuijua circuit.
He was united in marriage to Miss
Somj'ffliEBirjB
Baby's
Smile-
To successfully catch the
Happy Expression on
Babys Face requires
INSTANTANEO US
PHOTOGRAPHY
The nezv and expeiisive
lighting apparatus which
we have installed enables
us to do this and insures
Gleason's Studio you ihe Kind of Photo-
Over Smith's Shoe Stora g'(tpllS yOU kdVC W (lilted
l
McFarland Hotel Sold
The McFarlauil rooming bouse, on
Fourth uvooue lus changed manage
ment, Mrs. Louise McFarland letlring
and Goo. F. Fletcher, of Hastings, as
suming control, 'he having puiohased
tho furniture and fixtures, but not the
building. If reports are true, the
house will bo continued on tho same
courteous business-like lines, with
probable improvements, as the new
proprietor is said to bo thoroughly ex
perienced in this line.
During tho many years which Mrs
McFarland has conducted the house It
has enjoyed a liberal patronage, and
owing to advancing years and the short
age of competent help she was compell
ed to dispose of tho same Without a
doubt under the now management, it
will continue to enjoy this same liber
al patronage.
Clara Uurgess June 18, 191'i, ono son
having been born to this union.
His musical ability was far above
jho average, and on many occasions
took part in both prlvuto and publiu
nusioal entertainments For some
line he had beeudlrectorof the Metho-
dist chinch choir.
For several years he was muuager of
jliB lied Cloud Auto company, and in
4hl9 capacity served a. large circle of
patrons. Some months ago he disposed
of his interests thete aud duvoted his
Butlre time to the sale and distribution
pf the Dodge cars.
t He Is survived by his wife, three year
pld sou, his father and mother and sev.
ral relatives.
Funeral services were conducted
from tho home ou Sunday afternoon.
JRov. II. W. Core In charge. Interment
yas madoju Hie city cemetery.
I Doretta M. Weldeman
1-Mrs. Doretta Weidcmunto'ne of I,ed
Cloud's oldest citizens, passed awiy at
tho family homo in ths city last Frl
day, after a liugeriug illness.
Doretta M. IJartllng was born in Ger
many, March C, 1830. When about
three years of age she, with her par
ents came to the States locating near
i'lghi, Illinois, a few years after mov
ing to Iowa.
In 1803 she was milted in marriage
with Adam Weldeman at .Jasper, Iowa.
To this uniou five chlldieu wore born.
About 15 years ago they moved to
Webster eouuty. During her entire
life she was a devout christian, tlist
selecting the German KvangellsMo
church as a houso of worship, but in
later years uniting with the Methodist
church, of which'she was a member at
the time of her death.
She is "survived by four children,
brother, sister aud several grand chil
dren. The funeral services were held
Monday afternoon.
Edison
Period
Cabinets
Grace Both Music and Home
ELOQUENT OF CULTURE. WHEN SILENT!
VIBRANT WITH MUSIC. WHEN RE-CREATING!
The New Edison matches its ART with its APPEARANCE
Its period designs are notable for their authenticy.
The better you know furniture, the more you will appre
ciate the beauty and purity of their lines.,.
Miss Elsie Dc Wolf (Amcrisa's foremost designer of house
hold interiors) says:
"The superior furniture value of the Edison cabinets can
scarcely fail to impress the lover of good furniture."
The NEW EDISON
"77? Phonograph with a Soul"
Sheraton, Hepplewhlte William and Mary, Chippendale
Adam,, Italian, Jacobean, Louis XIV, etc.
Nor arc these Instruments beyond reach of your pocUetboolt .
Come in and Und out how modestly they are priced.
h-
B. H. NEWHOUSE
OPTOMETRIST atui IDWBLP.ft
IMmOHEiIJW
Oils : Greases
tuniEmiiiiiumnuin
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IF YOU ARE GOING TO BUY A TRUCK
Why not have the BEST that is Made?
Come in and let us demonstrate
and tell you why you should own a .
Reo Speed Wagon
M " anna a w wwmu
The best and speediest Truck on the market
Low cost of operation; time saved in making drives
durability; and many other points that make it.,
superior to others that's why its so popular
R. C. Sutton's Service Station
Authorized Sales Agents Red Cloud, Nebraska
Henry G. Hansen
snenry O.. Hansen, who had been In
poor health or many months, finally
auswerod the Atastet'sCall, in Colorado
Sprlugs, Colorado, Tliuisday, February
lath.
The deooased was1 born in Garfield
township, Ncombor 1H, 1883. lie was,
united in marriage with Miss Kittle j
Murphy December 2!), Ifit2. Tills union
was blessed with three sons. '
About a year Bgo It was deemed ad-
Early I. Aukcr nnd Miss Stella M. visable for him to seek a higher altl-
Foley, botli of Norcatur, Kansas, tude and upon advice of his physician
wove' united in marriage Tuesday by he went to Colorado, but the chango
Judge Rannoy. Orvil F. Simpson tailed to produce the desired resulte.
and Mrs. Anna M. Simpson, both of, He is survived by his wife, three sons,
Red Cloud, were united in marriage one brother and several other relatives.
Wednesday by Judge Ranney. Fred The lomains were brought back from
Reist of Seneca, Kansas, and Miss Colorado ami funeral horvices conduct
Muuy A. Ilumm, of Guide Rock, were ed from the home in Gartleld Suudny
trrantod a marriao-e Hrerisn Tnnsdnv morulm?. in charce of Uev. lleobe, In-
Lubricating Oil, the best v7Cri
quality, per gal ' vt
Separator Oil, the kind Aflfi
that you should use, gal ""!
Axle Grease, in 10 lb D OS
pails, each . . tpltiO
Hog Oil that produces
results, per gal .
45c
Marriages and Licences
Harness Oil that's guar- 'TO
anteed, half gal. . . tJt
Kerosene, the best for
all purposes, per gal .
20c
BUY
your
Gasoline
at the
Union
by Judgo Ranney.
Church of the Brethren
Sunday School 10 a in.
I'reaohingat 11 a. m.
Welcome to everybody, Come and
woihhlp with in,
Kkv. li. N. Esiiei.man, Pastor.
I The County Commissioners are in
session today,
, Mr. and Mrs. F, W, Cowdon went to
1 IlHHtlnuH thin inornlncr.
" i . .i.i..i... ii ....
h...iuim.i .--.. -. I woaropieaaen wu.iuieKoouiyiiui..
UvU1v..,.,uu. ,,mCi t.re "'- her who attend theso afternoon meet
tending the Arnold Itros. sale today. ,,. tboy Bhowthll,r appreciation of
Chas. rioifor bt Axtcll is in the city. ' tho earnoit gonerous spirit of Hrothor
He has rented tho J. K, Wlsecarver' Kshelman in making the sacrifice ho
farm and will move his f amUy onto the J does la adding this labor to his already
Bame jardtqus duties.
termentwas made in the Martin ceme
tery.
Baptist Church Notes
Preaching at :i p. in. by Rev. bruce
Hshelmau.
Singing conducted by Mrs. Kathryne
Kshelman,
Bumtny School at 'J p in,
Serviceb woro omitted at tho liaptist vall Paper, Paints, Oils and
church last Sunday afternoon out of i . . .
respect for tho funeral of UrotherOleu I Vamisn
uaiKor ami syinpuiiiy iur win iriuuim. n(rT,,DCi 17 D A 1W 1 1VI
(Work Guaranteed!
Farmers Union
J. F. Edwards, Ngr. Red Cloud, Neb.
"NOT IN THE COMBINE"
BmiiiMtimmiiOTiiiw
Ef. S. Geurber
Electrical Goods of all Kindt
Will Wire Your House And
Furnish You the Fixtures ,
Dr. K.V. Nicholson
DENTIST
Ottlco 0 or AHirlglU's Btoro
Red Cloud Nebraska
Dr.W.H.Mc Bride
OENTmr
OYER STATE UANK
REDCLOUD NEBRASKA
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