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About Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 28, 1899)
Sketches of Judge M. 11 , HCCHC , a doul of Nebraska for Twenty three Years. Judge M. B. House has boou a resident of Nebraska twoiity-throo years , llo is a native of Illinois , Lav- itig boou born in Alauoupm county in 1830. llo received a uomtuou Hohool education and , being des- irouB ot further oulturo , attended a seminary for two yours , paying bis own expenses. During that period bo developed thu Hpirit of in * dopouduuuu and Holf reliance characteristic of nil men who attain eminence , lliu father waft a farmer and the bon followed thu same ou cupation until he waa 24 yearn old- Mean while Mr. Ituosu had married and settled down , but an accident oeourod which disabled his arm for life , lie found it inpossiblo to continue on a farm. Mr. RCOHO then cotnrnouced the Htudy of law. Shortly after thu breaking out of the war ho enlisted , but when bo came to undergo the physical examination necessary , much to his chagrin , ho was re jected btcause of injury referred , llo then again applied himself to study of law and waa admitted to practice in March , 1805. Ho parctioed in Osoeola. launtil 1871 , when ho oamo to Nebraska , Mr. HOORO settled in PlftttRmoulh IJU and remained there about two years. IJUF Although ho was building up a good Inw pratice , ho was forced by the ill-health of his family to move away fiom the river , llo then wont to tiaundors county , establishing him over sixteen yearnand achieved a state reputation. Ho W B elected a inumbor of the state eoiiHtilutional convention m 1870 and assisted in framing our present Hlato constitution. In the following yi > ar Mr * KOOBO wan ohoHon for stale senator by the republicans of hia ditUrict , but bo declined the nomination. In the fall of 1870 ho wan elected district attorney of the then Fourth Judicial district and was re-elected in 1878 and agaiu in 1880 , practically without opposition. In November 1882 Mr. Reese re signed his position , lacking two months of holding it six years In the fall of 1883 ho was uoinatod for position of supreme judge and was elected , remaning on the bench for six years , the last of which bo served as chief justic. His cnrroer as supreme judge is well known. After leaving the bench ho established himself again in the praotio of law in Lincoln. Last winter ho was a oandidtao for United States senate and was voted for on over ballot. At. one time bo stood a very good show of election. About six years ago Judge Koeso was appointed dean of the law department of the State university of Nebraska , which position ho still bolds. A Converted Populist Speech. Chaplain uMailley , of the First Nebraska Regiment who wont to Manila a populist , chanced to bo at Omaha during the republican stao convention. On being die- covered among the' spectators he responded to an enthusiastic for bis presence on the pit tform. lie made the following brief speech. "I have never oven voted a republican ticket. " ho declared , "but I belong to a ohurjh that belives that'while the light holds out to burn the vilest sinner may rotun. ' I am glad to have the privilege of addressing a conven tion of a party that believes that the world do move , ' that believes that shoes largo enough for the boy may bo too small for the man. In time of peace I am for the adrainistra. tion when it is right. In time of war , when the time for talk is over and the time for action has come , then I am for the administration , right or wrong. I have followed the old flag over the rice fields of Luzon with the best regiment that Unolo Sara over aunt to the front , and I propose to follow it hero. There was never a time when the republican party had so great an obligation resting upon it as it has at this time. The isauo of this con test will not bo settled in the Phil ippines , but right here at the ballot box. And I have coino homo to vote as I shot. " The Bee says "the ohoera that continued almost incessantly while Chaplain Mailloy was speaking , burst into a storm of cheers aa he closed , and for five minutes the tn- tbuBiasm of the delegates was liter ally riotous. " The County Fair , AT Broken Bow , Neb. , October 3 , 4 , and 6. A WINNER NAAlii : ) Judge M U , HOCHO Nominated by Accla mation as Candidate for Supreme Judge. At thu republican stale conven tion at Omaha Thursday , Chief Justice M. B , ReoHe , dean of the slate university , waa nominated by acclamation for judge of the nil preuio court. Thu nominee had previously served an a member of the Huprutnu court for six yours , and in that time was the admiration of the people of thu state. Form * years ho has boon dean of the eta e uniVerttity , and to accept a puHitioa again ou tin- supreme bouoh means to him a nacrilioo of 1500 00 a yoar. Ho rofusad to bo a candidate , but when made the nominee ho h.ts agreed to accept AS a matter of duty No stronger or uioro popular man could have boon nominated. In speaking of his nomination , thu State Journal says : The republicans of Lincoln are jubilant over the nomination of Judge M. B. Reese for judge of the supreme court. Expressions of sat isfaction are heard on all sides , andes os [ ocially from members of the bar. The attorneys consider him an able lawyer , and that qualification id the first point they look to. The mem bers of the party generally know him as an honest man , a man above reproach. The politicians of al parties realize that ho is ouo of the strongest nominees over placed be fore the people. He is known to his friends as an open-hearted man and a model of good citizenship IJin sociability and approachable nose has made him many friends. Every young man who has gone out of the university law college , re gardless of political viowshas noth ing but the highest praise for him. One who has been intimately associated with Judge Rooao for many years , said : "He n the best man it has over been tny fortune to know , llo is great enough to shine by the Hide of the most exalted in the nation , yet ho has never become so exalted that he could not place himself on the level of the most lowlv man , woman or child. " The attorneys who discuss the matter admit that there is no' com parison between thu eminent illness of Judge Reese and the mediocre ability of ox.Governor Holcomb as a lawyer. There is also no com parison in the matter of ability to make a campaign. Judge Reese is a fluent speaker. Ho is enorgetio , and tnakoR a good impression by his speech and by his appearance Ex- Governor Holoomb is admitted to bo a very poor talker , and his ponderous derous speeches have frequently emptied houses. The fusioiusl leaders are still at a loss to know what to do with the mud batteries which they have prepared for the republican nominee. Fair Warning. The following is the famous fair warning article by Judge Eedgar Howard in t'.ie Papilliou Times a tow WOOKB ago prior to the nomination of Silas Hclcomb for Supreme Judge. Vanly danger ban beset their path and distruution will follow m November. "Nebraska ought to be kept in the popocratic column this fall and always. Democrats are ready to make any and every sacrifice tn Hut end. However it may jut > t as well bo understood now us later that there are in the state more than fifty democratic and populist newspapers that will never lift a hand to defend any man whoso re cord is tarnished in connection with any ballot recount fraud , any house-rent steal , any pass > bilkiug. The Times and every other demo cratic paper in the state will give loyal support to any clean popu list , should the populists bo given the nomination for supreme judge , but wo bog our populist friends not to insist on the nomination of a man whoso record ia so bad that wo could bo forced to take a defensive position during the cam paign. Let us have a oloar can didate for supreme judge , bo he populist or demoroat. Danger will beset our path in Nebraka in ease our forces shall give thn nom ination to any man of unsavory re pute. There is no necessity for encountering any such danger. There are scores of olaan jurists in the popooratio ranks What has become of the impera tive populistio demand for a ro duotion of the salaries of pubiic officers both county and state that was heard so often in the early days of populism before any populist had tasted the swoels of oflioe ? Does anybody know of a single populist state or county official who is now demanding a rodution of salary ? This demand for reduction of salaries , having served its purpose of fooling the people , has joined oonmpany with the domana for abolition of pusses and they both have now "gone glimmering , like a school boy's tale , the wonder of an hour. " G , I. Republican Historic The Modern Brotherhood lodge , ) f this citj , has two historic gavi'ln hot are relies of the Spanish-Atnori * can war. Ono was presented to the mler by Claude I'iukcll , of the 1'liird Nebraska regiment , which ho procured while in Cuba , and sent mine to the M. B. A. lodge aa a memento of thu occupation of Cuba by his regluiout. The other gavel wa sent to thti order by W. D Grant , hospital steward of the First Nebraska regiment , while in Man aJ U was made from the weld ol one of tlio Spanish vessels , sunk by Ad miral Dewey in Manila Bay. Wedding IJcllH. The parlor of the home of Mrs. R. Klatt , residing five railuH north east of Ansolmo , was thu scunu of it modem wudding curumony Soplcm- ior ) 2ad , by which her daughter Ida was united in marriage with Carj W. Lay ton , Rev. W II. D. Ilorna- day oftich.ting. The groom is one of our returned soldiers from Ma nila , who is well known and highly respected by all. Thu bride was becomingly attired in a creamy white of some soft , clinging mater ial , trimmed in cream satin and chiffon , with tiny while roues in her hair. She is known as one of our sensible and lovublo gtrln. The happy couple will reside in the north part of town at present. May Ihoir future life be filled with sunshine - shine and happinuss. Opening Announcement , Wilson ilros. Oldest EHuibllHliedUrain Finn In County. Having purchased the west elevator in Broken Bow together wilh cribs and coal sheds , will commence business al thai plaoo on Monday , Out. 12nd ; under thu man agement of Mr. J. J. Wilson of this city. Thanking the public for their liberal patronage for many years past at their other stations in the county , and trusting that an earnest uilort at fair dealing has merited the same , they rospeclfully solicit a fair share of trade from the citizens of Broken Bow and the Hiirrounaing county. Republican Caucus. Thu republican electors of the city of Broken Bow are hereby cull ed o meet , in Iho court houpe , Fri day September 21) at 2o'olook p m , for the purpobo of placing in nomi nation of two justices of the peace two constables , assessor and for thu transaction , of such other bmi- ncHH. as may comu before the mooting. 1. A. Ronoau , Chr. Com. Cattle For Sale. Ono thousand head of one , two and three year old steers also eight hundred head of stock cattle. For parliculars enquire of W. C. Greg ory , tf. Farms for sale and lands for rent. Now is the lime to got n farm cheap , as the cheap farms arc all going and prices are commencing to advance rapidly. .I.G Bronizor. WOMAN SUF- THE NATIONAL-AMEHCIAN - FKAQE ASSOCIATION AND THE NEBRASKA EQUAL SFFKAQE ASSOCIATION. Will hold a convention in Broken Bow on Iho 3rd and -lib days of November , 1809 , Able speakers will be piesont and an entertaining and iiihtruotivo proaramm will be provided. Call for convention and programm will appear later. By order of Committee. The pftln of a bnrn-or soaKI Is nlmost Instnntly relieved by npplylnnCliiiutber- luln'B Pnlu Balm. It also henls the in jured parts more quickly tbnu nny other treatment , and without tbo burn la very severe , does nor leave a scar. For sale by all druggists. Letter Iilsl. Following is the dead letter lift for week ending Sept. ! Mtli , 18911. Mrs. Anna Joy. Mr J.I ) Mr. O. B. K. ttutf. Mr John Uouiln. Join. I'oxworllirc nl.Mlpn Annlu llollu " " ( letter ) . Parlies calling for any of lliu above will ploatu ) hay ' ailviTtiHOil. " L. II. JKWKTT , P. M. CHKONIC DlAKKHOEA CURED. Tills In to certify thnt I hnve bail chronic Ulsntiuoii ever since the wnr , 1 got HO wcnk 1 could hardly walk or tin anything. Ouo bottle of Chamberlain's Olio , Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured mo sound and well. J. H. Gibbs , Flnciiotle , Va. I hud chronic diarrhoea lor twelve yuan * . Three bottles of Ulumbcrlnlu'e Colic , Chok'ra and Diarrhoea Remedy cured me. S.L Slniver.FlroaBtle.Va. Uoth Mr. Glbbs mid Mr. Shaver are prominent farmer ? , and ri'sldo near Finc.istlo. Va. They procured tht remedy from Mr. W.E. Casper , ndrnu- BI of that place , who Is well ncqualnted with them , and will vounh for the truth ot their statements. For pnlu by all druggists. House for Sale. TlieJ. S. Kirk patrick property , three blocks from public square- also n good blopelu for sale. Euqulro of J C. MAUUOK. GOOD ENOUQH TO TAKE. Die fluoBt quality of loaf sngur la used In thu manufacture ot Chutubrrlaln'H Cough Remedy , and the roots used in Its preparation glvo it a flavor eimilur to thnt of maple syrup , making it very pleasant to take. As a nmlloluu for the euro of coughg , colds , latcrlppe , croup and whooping cough it Is unequalled by any other. It always euros , and cures quickly. For sale by all druggists. Wm. F. Hopkins , COftTKACTOK. AII > Plnns anil Specifications on uliort notice. Mil- totlnl furnleliod and buildings completed chcapei tbnn nny man In the stfttu. SutlsfrtCtlott guaran- ti.Hul us to pliins and vcclflciktlong. | ) DR. R. il. McCROSSON , K.KHIDKNT OICNXIWX Chas. W. HakesM. D. 1IOM OPATUICIAN , Successor to Ur.-M. C. Ulystonc. Olllcc over Chrystal Drug Store , Calls prompt ly answtred from olltce , day or nielit. Every Month there are thousands of wo * men who nearly suffer death from irregular menses. Some times the "period"'comes too often sometimes not often enough sometimes the flow to too scant , and again it is too profuse. Each symptom shows that Nature needs help , and that there is trouble in the or gans concerned. Be careful when in any of the above con ditions. Don't take any and every nostrum advertised to cure female troubles. BRADFIELD'S FEMALE REGULATOR ia the one safe and saro medicine for irregular or pain ful menstruation. It cures all the ailments that are caused by irregularity , such as loucor- rhcea , falling of the womb , nervousness ; pains in the head , back , breasts , shoulders , sides , hips and limbs. By regulating the meases so that they occur every twenty-eighth day , all those aches disappear together. Just before your time comes , get a bottle and see how much good it will do you. Druggists sell it at $ i. Send ( or crar free book , "Perfect Hctilth for Women. " THE BRADFIEbO REGULATOR CO. ATXAUTA , GA. CLOTHING , All New , and of the Latest Pattern , -A.T W , H , PENN & GO'S , Wo have the h'nent line of Gents' Furnishing Goods , Trunks , Yalises , Etc. Wo bought thuso goods diroot from the factories , and are able to sell them as cheap as any house in the county. The advantage wo have over our competitors is tiial our slock is all new , and wo have no shelf won * jr second hand slock. All those goods are up to date in stye , and quality second to none. Wo are looatod in the Realty block , south side squaro. Call and BOO us. Wo are prepared to lead our competitors , in quality and prices. Broken Bow , Nebraska. We carry the following kinds of coal : De Nigger Head , Canon Lump , Maltland , Eastern Hard , Splint and Sheridan. FOR THE BEST COAt , GO TO Foster & Smith , Lumber Co. W , L. EULE , Mgr. Telophonu No. 79. ifJCfrP Nini'jCT ioB CTCTTOCTOioSCTOt TOCTCT Hi i CTCTTO 1 John 1IAVK A LAKQK QUANTITY OF PEACHES AND APPLES , which thuy are soiling low. Their IS AS FINE AS CAN BE FOUND IN THE CITY See them for Bargains in Hcllfl , ire Yon Mm to tko Big Star ? If to , you will heo Goo. Willing , wilh the Peninsular , Planished Stool Rangu High Closet ; it in a beauty , at a moderate price. It makes my competitor howl. Also thn Caul Stove , from $11.00 up. The ESTATE OAK Heater is a world boater it made the other fellow change his line luHt yoar. It holds lire 00 hours. Hundred * } arc in Ouster county. Junt roceivt-d a carload of the celebrated Studebaker Wagons best wagon made ; also liaoinu Banner & Bradley Buggies and dpring Wagons. Peering BindorH won't work in winter. WHITE SEWING MACHINES Five different stylos. They are king of all machines. HARDWARE A largo and complete stock. GUNS A big stook , from 110.00 up ; Winchester , Marliu and Spencer Repeaters. LANTERNS , HOME-MADE TINWARE , beat Washern , olc. FURNI'l URlf A largo and complete Block ; Bed Suits , Couoho8oto. rho LACLKADK BICYCLE for * 2f .00 , equal to a 840.00 wheel. Good and reliable goods , low prices and hquaro dealing always do the business which 1 have had for eleven years hero. When in need of goods in my line , PCO me ; will save yon monuy. You will have some corn and millet to bind. I have some full weight Dooring white Sisal Twine loft that has given such good satisfaction to every farmer. No , 1 am not smooth enough to soil short and inferior twine. No matter what you buy of Willing , it it * as represented. K. O. WOHNAIjli , President. J. A. ll/VUms / , Cnnhler. A. J. UUIIKUTSON , V W. D. HLAUKWKLU , Ain't Caeliler. Farmers Bank of Ouster County , BROKEN BOW , NEB. Transacts a General Banking Business. County Claims and Warrants Bought ,