County BonNProcccJI F '
The County board \f/8up6V
visors mot na a board of fqualiza-
tion , Tuesday , Juno 12th. Those "
present were J. T. Arthur , j" , F.
Broohbuhl , Goo E. Carr , John
Ooonoy , J. W. 4jpnloy , B. P.
Nicholas and C. O , Lind.
Mr. 0. M. Blowers , of Arnold ,
presented the following request ,
which was road by the clerk :
L. A. Brown asks that his ausess >
is , mout of Arnold Township bo stri
I ken from the assessment rolls for
N the reason that &aid property had
D been assessed in Triumph Town
ship.Moved
Moved by Mr. Coonoy , and seconded
j ended by ' Mr. Nicholas , that the
request of 'Mr. L. Brown bo granted
Th motion carried.
Wcdncdday , Juno 13th , IffOO.
The board mot at 0 o'clock cjl
momben present.
li. Barrett , of Borwyn , appeared
before the board and aokcd that the
assessment on B sw and BW HC
c. 21 1C 19 , and so HP } , sec 1 16
ID bo n reduced to one-fourth of the
V purchase pnoo paid for Haid land at
a very recent date. Purchase price
9340.00.
It was moved by Mr. Lind and
looondod by Mr. Arthur that the
requeat bo denied. Carried.
Afternoon Session ,
Board mot at 130 ; p. m. with all
members present. The afternoon
was spent in work by the various
oommittei on the assessor's books ,
etc. The board adjourned to meet
again at 0 o'clock tomorrow m'brn ,
ing.
Thursday , Juno II , 1000.
Pursuant to adjournment the
board mot at 0 o'olook this a. m.
Moved by Mr. Coency and seconded
ended by Mr. Broohbuhl that t/ho
Townships in Ouster county bo rc-
olasHifTod and that the following
olacHifiuation bo now made , to-wit :
First class Urokon Bow , Alger
non , Ansloy , Sargent , Borwyn , Delight -
light Kilfoil , Wood Kivor.
Second class Douglass Grove ,
Victoria , Custor , Cnff , Elm , ElK
Crook , Garfield , Grant , Lillian ,
Loup , Myrtle , Triumph , Wefrtor-
ville , West Uniou.
Third class. Arnold , W vno ,
Hays.
The roll being called , 6he Vote
was asfollown :
Voting Av : Bredlibuhl ,
Ooonoy , Confcy Lind.
Voting Nay : Arthur , Nicholas.
The Chairman declared the mo
tion tarried.
The clerk road a requeat from
Mr. I. A. Koneau , to strike
from the assessment book of Bro
ken Bow Township that portion of
laud in BW BO i 32-17-20 , dis-
oribod as 00x120 ft. Also trpm
the assessment book of Broken Bow
City all of that laid desciibod as
parls of block throe , M. E. Gaudy's
addition these tracts being already
assessed in Broken Bow Township
in the name of M. E. Gandy and
described as swj uei 82-17-20 , the
same now being owned by , and
hhould bo assessed to Clarissa M.
Rqneau.
Moved by Mr. Nicholas and seconded
ended by Mr. Lind that the request
of Mr. I. A. Konoau bo laid over
till tomorrow morning and that
Mr. Iloueau bo requested to appear
before the board and furnish evi
dence in regard to said request ,
Carried.
Adjournment was taken till 0
o'olook Friday morning.
Friday , Juno 16th , 1000.
All members present , the board
began the day's session in regular
order. The mmutos of Juno 14th
were road and approved.
I. A. Roneau being present , the
request which was road last evening -
ing , to correct assessor's books in
the matter of certain lauds in sw
HcJ 32-17-20 was taken up , Mr ,
lionoau introduced the City Clerk's
record , showing the adoption of an
ordinance fixing corporation lines
? o is to exclude from the oity blocks
3 * 4 , M. E. Gandy',8 addition. Mov-
nil and carried that the request bo
granted and that the assessment
books bo coi rooted accordingly.
Mr. Peter liapp appeared before
the board in answer to a notice ser
ved ou him Dooombor 22 , 1800 , to
show cause why 147 head of cattle
alleged to have been owned by him ,
and in his possession in 1800 ,
which were not listed with tbo as-
Hbrsor and upon which no tax was
{ Mid for said year of 1800 , should
not bo listed and assessed in Berwyn
Township , according to law.
Mr. Rapp was sworn and exam
ined and , it appearing to the board
that the oattlo assessment of said
Rapp is correct as it stands , the
matter of corroding said assess
ment is dropptd allowed t * stand
as uiado by the assessor.
Mr. Joe Skolton tiled complaint ,
which wcs read by the clerk. Il
was to tfao effect that there are , on
land owned by Sam Cayvrood , in
Gartiola Township , several head ol
borbGH which I hove reason to believe
liovo are owned by Oj II. Mevi.i , ol
Broken Bow City , and which Jfavo
not boon listed with the aBtjyyor
either by him or by any other pur-
flon. I have reason to believe that
'no tax linn boon paid ou thin prop
erty for Bovoral years ,
( Signed ) Jon SKKI.TON.
Moved by Mr Ooonoy and eoc-
ondcd by Mr. Nicholas , that the
County Clerk bo directed to notify
0.11. Movie and Sam Cnywood to
appear before thin board on Mon
day , June 18th to show oauflo why
the property named in the corn-
plaint should not be listed and en
tered on the afcacBHment roll for taxa
tion.
Board adjourned to meet tomor
row morninjj at 9 o'clock.
Saturday , Juno 10 , 1000.
The board mot at 1) ) o'clock. All
the members present.
Mr. Nicholas moved to re-classify
the towns and city lota in Ouster
county , and that the following
classification bo now made :
First class Broken Bow.
Second class AnBley Callaway ,
11. K. Addition , Sargent.
Third class Morna Mason City.
Fourth class Ansolmo , Uconto ,
Borwyn , Comstook.
Fifth class Callaway , Original
town ' Nond-
Purday'a Ingrahams , -
Iiatna .additions to Callaway , Now
Callaway , West Union , Arnold , Lo-
raax , Wes'orvillo , Lodi , Dale , Now
Helena ,
The motion was seconded by Mr.
Brechbuhl and a vote being taken
was declared carried.
Moved by Mr. Coonoy and seconded
ended by Mr. Nicholas that the
board now adjourn until 0 o'alouk
Monday morning to visit the Poor
Farm and to attend to County busi
ness , Carried.
Mason City has decided not to
celebrate July 4th this year. Our
Mason frionda are invited to come
to the county seat and hoar the
eagle scream.
D. P. Brown , a well known horse
traiuor of this oity was robbed last
Friday night of his pookot book
containing $147 a certificate of Bank
deposit of $65 , a deed to a quarter
seotionof land in 'California tax
receipt sand other papers of value.
Mr. Brown had but ro-oently Bold
i team of mules and was carrying
iis money with him to settle up
jilla ho owed around town.
Lie wont to the barn where ho
junks early and want to bed. When
no got up in the morning ho mis
sed his pookot book. Ho says Ed ,
Penn went to the barn with him
and as Ed was missing next morn
ing he is charged with getting the
pookot book. It is thought ho wont
east on 42 Friday night. Ho was
seen by Dan Koolin with a roll of
bills that night.
Inter Sheriff Armstrong returned -
turned Monday evening with Penn ,
having captured him at Wood
River , Ho only had $3.00 in
money and none of Brown's papers.
Ed and Charley Collins and Joe
Morris have also been arrested on
suspicion and will bo given their
preliminary trial Saturday. Ed
Collins had loft the town and was
captured b ° tweon Dunning and
Halscy.
Tiny CnmelR.
The western part of Persia Is In
habited by a species of camel which
is the plgray of Us kind. They nro
snow-white , and are on that account
almost worshiped by the people.
A fuTorlte Fnsinge.
He There was one beautiful pas
sage , In Dr. Thlrdly's service this
morning. She What was It ? He
That passage from the pulpit to the
vestry.
A Baby's
Is very much like the blossoming -
ing of a ( lower. Its beauty and
perfection depends entirely
upon the care bestowed upon
its parent , Expectant mothers
should have the tenderest care.
They should be spared all worry
and anxiety. They should eat
plenty of good nourishing food
and take gentle exercises. This
will go a long way toward preserv
ing their health and their beauty
as well as that of the little one to
come. Hut to bo absolutely sure
of a short and painless labor they
should use
Mother's
Friend !
rejntlarlydurlnir the months of gestn.
tlon. This is a nlmplo liniment , which
lto l bo applied externulry. It
strength ana vigor to the muscle * anil
prevents all of the discomforts of prcg >
nancy , which women ubed to think
were absolutely necessary. When
Mother's 1'rlena la used there Is no
danger whatever.
Get Mother' * Friend at the druff
store , HI tier bottle.
THE DIUDFIELD REGULATOR CO. .
ATLANTA , CIA. * i
WrlU for cor frt * Ux > k , " Utfort li.bj | Bora. "
r I ho Illi of MY
BROKEN BOW , NEBRASKA ,
The Biggest of them All !
It will last .
ALL DAY and ALL NIGHT.
Horse Foot Bicyc e Races
5 , 9 , , 9
y' ' Penny Shower , Greased Pig * ' e
of War and Hundred
9 ' 9 Tug , a 9
< ? other Contests . . .
TWO GRAND PARADES !
TWO BANDS OF MUSIC !
YOU - CAN - WATCH - FIRE - WORKS - ALL - DAY
AND - DANCE - ALL - NIGHT.
Plenty of Shade ! Plenty of Ice Water
Plenty of Music . Oceans of Fun !
It will be all that Money and Enterprise can make
it. The town is yours ; come and take it.
The Rev. Dr. C.W. Savidge
Omaha's Noted Pulpit Orator , will Speak.
Sunrise Salute , 324 Guns.
8:30. : Band Concert in Park.
9:00. : Calathumpian Parade.
1:00. : Grand Civic Parade , consisting of two Bands ,
Co. M. , Fire Companies , Sunday School Delegations , Pat
Men's Delegations , Cyclic Clubs , Trades Display of Fifty
Floats , Civic Socities , Goddess of Liberty and States repre-
entetl by party of ladies , under direction of Grand Marshal.
11:00. : Exercises at the Grand Stand , under direction
of D. Royse.
Music . . . By Band
Invocation . , . . . " . . Rev. Richards
Reading of Declaration . Mrs. A. P. Smith
Music . . . By Band
Address By Omaha's noted Pulpit Orator .
. . Rev. Dr. C. W. Savidge
Music . By Band
12:00 : Basket Dinner in Public Park.
2:00 : Program of Sports , under direction of Commit
tee on Sports , Harry Day Chairman
Penny Showers For boys under twelve , . $ 5.00
Penny Showers For girls under twelve . 5.00
Hose Team Contest ( Broken Bow barred ) . 25.00
Greased Pig Prize . The pig to the winner
Sack Race . . $2.50 $1.50 $1.00
Wheel Barrow Race . 1.50 1.00 .50
Pie Eating Contest . 2.00 1.00
Boy's Foot Race , twelve and under. . . . $1.50 1.00 .50
Girl's Foot Race , twelve and under. . . 1.50 1.00 .50
Fat Man's Race , over 225 pounds . 1.50 1.00 .50
Men's Foot Race . 2.50 1.50 1.00
Slow Mule Race . 2.50 1.50 1.00
Boy's Pony Race . 2.50 1.50 1.00
Men's Saddle Horse Race , 600 yards ,
( track horses barred ) . 10.00 5.00
Boy's Bicycle Race , under fourteen . . . 2.50 1.50 1.00
Bicycle Race , one-quarter mile open. . 5.00 2.50 1.50
Bicycle five mile handicap road race. . 7.50 5.00 2.50
There will be two ball games played , one in the fore
noon and one in the afternoon , prize of $15.00 for winner
of each game.
A prize of $10.00 will be awarded to the best looking
couple married on the Grand Stand at 12.00 M.
A prize of $10.00 is offered for the largest Sunday
School delegation , ( Broken Bow barred , ) committee consist
ing of E. J. Pitaway , Rev. Doggett , and E. F. McClure.
A prize of $ lo.oo is offered for the Fattest Fat Man's
delegation , of not less in number than lo , from any Super
visors District , ( Broken Bow barred , ) A. Morgan , Com.
Bowery Dance and other amusements , Dancing will be
continued until Broad daylight.
Something out of the usual order is in store for the
people , in the line of fireworks.
$400 worth of Day Fireworks have actually been pur
chased and these will be sent up during the entire day.
This embraces the grandest line of Fireworks ever seen in
the state , and will accommodate those who cannot stay
for the evening amusements.
The Daylight Fireworks explode at a great altitude ,
displaying hundreds of figures and effects of enormous
size. They represent Human figures , Animals , Birds ,
Fishes , Turtles , Insects , Balloons , Flags , Rainbows ,
Thunderstorms , and many colored clouds effects. They
float on the air at a great distance and gradually reach the
ground , where they are largely sought after as souvenirs.
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ANNOUNCEMENT :
I wish to bay to my Friends and Patrons that I am now _
located in the New 'Brick Building , on west side of BqiwWi , j-
whsre I them than ever ue-
will bo better prepared to servo
k
fore. F. W. HAYES , <
Jeweler and Optician.
O
F. C. WOHNALL , Prcildent. J.A.
A. J. UOUKIITBON , Ylce-1'ret. W. D. BLACKVVKLL , Ail't t
Farmers Bank of Ouster Count ]
BROKEN BOW , NEB.
Transacts a General Banking Business. County Claims at j
Warrants Bought.
PEAL & JOHN
Fancy Gorceries
AND
QUEENS WARE
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ,
Fair Prices , Best Material , and I
Workmanship. C.B.BETTS , Dei Pai i
The trouble in China is no near
er solution than a week ago. It
now looks as the entire army ol
China may consolidate against the
allied foraep. In a hot event a large
army will be necessary to subdue
them and the United States can not
honorably do anything but furnish
her quote of the men needed.
Ed. Myers had the misfortune
to break his collar bone Tuesday
afternoon. He and John Collins
were out ridingon their bicyles
As the result of a collission Myers
was thrown to the ground with the
above result. He is able to be put
today and the wound is getting-
along1 very nicely.
Ed Wyett , of the South Loup
who was one of the men charged
with stealing1 hogs had his trial
Monday in the district court.
The jury brought in a verdict of
not guilty. On learning- was
wanted at Grand Island on
another complaint , he took ad
vantage of the opportunity and
skipped out Monday evening.
A Dccllve ( letting I nil Is Work.
Tuesday Constable Browne ! ! , who
is one of Broken Bow's efficient
peace officers as well as law abiding
citizens TV ho sells a patent medicine
occasionally was not a little sur
prised and chagrined on receiving
the following communication Tuos.
day , which inplicates him with the
"boot legiug business. However he
is not likely to loose much sleep
over the matter. Tbo communica
tion reads as follows :
Broken Bow Nebr.
Juno 23rd 1000.
"Now Brownoll I am on to you.
I have no objections to you selling
medicine , but you must quit that
cursed boot leging or I will be after
you. I hope you will consider the
matter over and improve your con
duct hereafter. I will enclose one
of my printed cards to show you
who I am and that I have authority
to look after government affaire.
Take warning and mind your busi
ness ,
The card enclosed roads as fol
lows. This will introduce to you
Mr. Geo. M. Hammond American
Doteotivo Broken Bow Nobr.
flnselmo
JVIills ,
Remoddeled and in iirsl ,
order.
Custom work or exc
specially. Satisfaction
teed. Come and give us aj
'L. CLARK &
Anseltno
TIKBN Up A young oalj
or four days old , ownorj oaj
same by proving property a {
ing costs. 0. W
Broken I
WANTED Soverar pei
district office managers iu
to represent me in their ow |
ounding counties. Will
yearly $000 , payable
Desirable employment with
opportunities. References"
onangfd. Enclosed Helf-acldi
stamped envelope. S. A.
320 Caxton Building , Ohicagc
11 3u-20t.
Buggies ! Buggies !
Now is the time to bi !
buggy or spring wagon .t
the fourth of July. I have !
Racine and Bradley makej
styles for 1900.
Having to make room for ]
of Deering binders and
must reduce my stock
July fourth. Have prict
will sell them all , C
4t Gao. Wi
llusliels ol Monej.l ,
Thrown away by women at ]
in the purchase of ooemettMi
and powders , none of
aocomplis its object ,
penda on healthy bloocj
digestion , such aa
Hoot Tea guarantees
and COots. per paokaj ,
and wo guarantee youi
