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About Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921 | View Entire Issue (May 9, 1901)
State Hist Librarian boolety VOL , XIX , BROKEN BOW , CUSTER COUNTY , NEBRASKA , THURSDAY , MAY 9 , 1901.-EIGHT PAGES , NO. 47 , Some watches run when banging np , but stop on their backs Sorao WBtcbes "IICN" In any position , but keep time I n none. Some watchoi are Jllke orae people you inuet humor them such people and ench watches are not desirable companion ! . A wntch that IB not reliable , consistent , A falthfnl and timely nt all times , under all W cot.dltlona , In tiTery climate and Iu all 5 position ! " , needs treatment B Let me see the fnco of you watch. The 2 hands may be on a strike became ot H ! overwork. 3 3S S Graduate ot Chlcnuo Opthalmlo College. $ Headquarters For $ Dry Goods , Groceries , Boots and Shoes , Our Royal Worcester Corsets Have No Superiors For Ease and Comfort. From this Sanitarium. Patients in thin vicinity who have bc"ii under the oare of Drs. Shepard - ard & Headrick , of Omuha , are hereby notified thpt Dr. Chan. M. llcadnok will bo n Broken Bow , S-iturday , May 18 , at the Commer cial Hotel for consultation. The Doctor takes thiH manni > r of notifv- 'ng all who winh to consult him with reference to treatment at the Sanitarium for any stubborn dis- ca rri that are difficult of cure. Thrroaro many patients suffering Iroin chronic ailments whose treat ment can be administered success fully at their homes. Patients of thin class can be examined by the Doctor on thin VIBU , and the proper medicines prescribed and sent from Omaha , No charges made for con Hiltation , and all callers will be granted an ( zamination without any fee whatever. The Doctors refer by permission to any of the hst known citizens of this town and vicinity , and will be very glad to mail their new , "Mod- ern Medical Practior , " to anyone who will write for it. It contains matter that will interest any sufferer from disease. r Local L Mention , W. 11. Comstock , Weacott'a Naa. by , was circulating iu the city yos- torday. T. H. Russell of Anselmo , made the Republican office a business call Tuesday. John Docius has been serving as night watch for the past week in the place of Rollio Towaloy re signed. Wade Lowe , aon of John Lowe j of this city , has accepted the posi tion of telegraphic messenger at the depot. Rollio Towaloy went to Alliance Friday evening with a view of se curing a position as brakeman with the B. & M. railroad. Another line ram visited this locality last Saturday night and Sunday morning. The precipita tion was .91 of an inch. D. M. Saville , one of the sub stantial citizens aud staunch repub- icans of Weatervillo , made this oilico a friendly call yesterday. Prof. Goo. D. Gunn , principal of , ho Mason City schools , was a 'rioudly caller at this oftiuo Satut- lay. Ho will have charge of tSe summer school iu this city this summer The Broken Bow Equality club will give an evening with the Ne braska poeta , with a May polo dance iu connection , on the even ing of May 15th. Look for pro gram later. There was a light frostboth Mon day and Tuesday nights hero , that caught some of tbe ealier garden vegetables The damage to fruit is behoved to bo but nlight , excepting in the canyons. Jobn Pirnie , superintendent of the county farm was a friendly caller Saturday. lie reports tbe soil in the beat condition for work- ing'tbis apring that ho baa found it for a uumbot of years. Mrs. Middlesworth , wife of J \V. Middloaworth of Oconto , died Saturday nnd was buried Monday The funeral waa largely attended She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her death. Attorney J. M. Scott returned from Mindin Monday evening whore he went to attend tbe pre liminary trial of VanEvery. Van Every was bound over to the dis trict court in the sum of $1,000. Everett Moore of Alliance , was a city visitor last Friday and Satur day visiting with friends and re-h aven. Ue retained home Saturday evening , where he has a position in tl o mechanical department of the B & M. machine shops , and has charge of the band of Alliance. Rev. L. L. Epley of York , a pre siding chirr in the U. B. churnh of this district , and A. P. Johnson , accompanied by bin brother Wil liam , invaded this office Monday moming. The latter was on a visit hero with his brother. Rev. Epley held quarterly mooting at the Curter - ter Center church Sunday. F. M Troy of Goring , ha been in the city tha past week with a view of establishing a public hos pital. Ho wantn the town to aid in the enterprise to the amount of * 500. At a moetiuc Mond.iv oven- ing to consider the matter , the Commercial Club appointed G. W. Apple , Dr. C. L. Mullins and Judge Sullivan were a committee to-investigate. E. E. Daggett , who left hero a year and a half ago for Missouri , returned to Broken Bow Tuesday night , Soon after leaving here he enlisted in the regular army and went to Manila and wan severely wounded in an engagement with the insurgents fifteen miles out from Manila and was discharged He was iu the Philhppmes only 47 days. Wilbur Barks of Anslny , was a bubineaa caller at this office Tnes day evening. Ho informs ua that his brother A. II. Barks , who re cently sold the Sargent Leader , will fatart s republican paper at Ansley as soon as IUH mat rial anivcH. The paper JH to bo called the Ana * Icy Citizen. Mr. Harks ia develop ing into a enterprising newspaper man , but it will take rustling lor two republican papers to prosper in Ansley. It can bo done and we do not know of two men better calculated to do it than Tom I Wright and A. 11. Barka. W. W. Thornton and a aon of S. L Cannon , of Wosterville , invaded this office while city visitors Mon day. Dr. Mathews of Callaway , drove 750 head of cattle through heru the tirat of the week to a ranch on the Calamus. T. G. Gardner , a substantial fanner and highly respected citi zen of Weatorville , was a city yisi- tor yesterday. E. R. Puroell , Jr. ed.Uor ol the Chief , made a busiuups trip to Goring and towns along tlio Denver line from Alliance , last week. Four oara of hoga were shipped from Broken Bow , Borwyn and Ansloy yeaterday to Seuttlo , Wash ington , to supply the demand for fresh pork. Sheriff Armstrong auctioned off a lot of threshing machine pinionn and other hardware , levied on as the property of J. I. Caao Co. , to satisfy delinquent tares against said iirui. ' Owing1 to a vacancy in the office of captain by the election of Capt. V. C. Talbot to Leiut. Colonel of Nebraska National Guards , the officers and members of Co. M. , will hold an election to fill the vacancy in their armory ol this city next Saturday night , at 7:30. : An order has been issued by 1st Lieut. II. P. Kennedy for said meeting and election. The attention of the readers of the Republican is called 'o ' the * 50C prize offtr by the B. & M. railroad in ttiib issue. As will be seen by the letter wo publish in full thin week , the opportunity to secure one of these prizes will end May 31 There ia no doubt there are many people in Cuater county could give and interesting letter of their own oxporiouce or that of one or more of their neighbors , which when published iu The Corn Belt would induce some one in the east desiring a location to oomo to Cus- ter county. Several have already been attracted by auch letters. Then everyone that writea will stand a ohanuo to receive ono of the liberal prizes offered. The New flty Council. Tuesday night the old city coun cil met and transacted the necessary business to oloao the business of the year prior to turning over the busi ness to the new council. After adjourning- sine die J. A. Harris mayor elect took the chair ; acting ing- Mayor Morgan adminsitcrecl the oath of office to C. H. Hoi- comb clerk elect , Mr. Holcomb then swore in Mayor Harris and councilmen , Thos. Finlen , E. C. House and C. Sr Marin. May or Harris set the mill to grinding. The first act of the new council was to elect Alpha Morgan president of the council by a unanimous vote. The Maj'or announced the selection of A. R. Humphrey as city attorney. On motion of C. S. Martin seconded by Alpha Morgan the nom ination of Mr. Humphrey was confirmed by a unanimous vote of the council. The bond of J. M. Kimberling , city treasurer , was approved. The Mayor then nominated P.M.Towsley for marshal and street commissioner. The yea and nay vote on the nomination of Mr.Towsley result ed as follows : Yea : Morgan , I1 mien , Reneau , Conrad and House. Nay : C. S. Martin. The appointment was declared confirmed. The Mayor announced that he desired to se cure the best man possible for night police ; that he would de fer his appointment until next meeting. The appointment oi the committees was also deferred. On motion the council adjourned to Wednesday night , regular meeting. WKDNKSDAY. The Mayor appointed Grant Drake night watch ; and iMartin and Morgan on finance ; Finlen , Reneau and Harris on street and bridge , and House , Conrad and Martin on water works com mittees. An Exiling With Nebraska Poets. An entertainment will be given under the auspices of the Equal' ity Club next Wednesday evening , May 15th , at opera house. Some of the best talent of the city hah been engaged on the program. Wit , wisdom and pathos , have been culled from the writings oi our , Nebraska poets , to be en livened by music from some ol our sweet singers. Two of oui gifted home poets have consented to recite original poems , and those who have been fortunate enough to have heard Mrs. Stuckey and Mrs. Carlos in the past , will be glad to have the opportunity of again listniug to those gifted ladies in recitation of their own verses. A May pole dance by 24 little boys and girls , will be one of the pleasing features of the entertainment. CJome and e njoy with us an even ing of poetry and song. Admis sion 25c. Childred 15c. The May Party. The May party given by the Broken Bow band last Friday night at the opuru house wan a great suc cess finaiunally , iiud thobo present report having had a tine time. The attendance was largo. The cake auctioned off to the moat pop ular young lady of the city , netted $39.30. The competitors were Foru Wheeler , Maroo Barrott , Maude Farrell , Miss Campbell , Maude Hunter and Miss Board. Mian Fern Wheeler won the oako. Mins Barrett was her closest com petitor. A box of cigars was put up at auction to the homliopt man iu town. The contest wna between CornoMus TiorneyA.R. Humhprov , P.M Rubluo aDdC.ll..Ieffords. The contest was a pptritrd ono and re united in a net revenue of $11 70 , and Humphrey carrying off the prilo by a majority of ono vote ov r iTierney. Something over two hundred tickets wcro sold and some $0.00 wore taken in for lemonade. In all the receipts were about $300. A Noir Time Table. A now time table will go into effect hero Sunday. No 43 pas- sunger that now arrives at 5:25 : p m. will be changed to 1240 a. m. and 44 will arrive at 0:30 a m. , am 0 , 0:04 : a. m. Other traiua remain he same as formerly. A Fulso Report. To whom it may concern : W have not rained pricos. Wo are landing our HtullioiiH at Mir aiimo ricoH we did last season fron 3 00 to ( S 15 00. Don't bo deceiv ed by what some of our uulruthfu jompetitora nay. Come and neo us. Wo have fivoof the best breod- ng stallions in the county , weights 1,100 to 3.000 pounds ; also one aok. Wo can pasture mares from distance at $1.00 per month ] Ac cidents and escapes at owuora risk Thanking you for past favors , wo are YOUTH truly , WANTZ & THOMPSON , 5 9 2w Broken Bow , leb FOR all kinds , f field and gardoi seedo at John & Knorr's. TO 5s 5a MY PATRONS 2 The ST. PAUL FIRE AND MAHINKNSUKANCR Co. , lias wv 2 been engaged in the Hail business for the past seven teen years. Within that time it has paid for losses by Hail over three-fourths of a million dollars. This large sum of money has been | paid to the satisfaction of the claimants. The Hail policy issued is the fairest and most equit able ever issued by any in surance company. It carc- | 1 fully protects the interest of | the insured and provides a jj just method for arriving at : | j the amount of the loss in case the crop should be in jured by Hail. This is the only Stock Fire Insurance Coinpany in I the United States engaged | in the Hail business. It has ample assets to cover all lia- jjj bilities , and it pays its losses | promptly and honestly. 51 Don't be humbugged by irresponsible companies and agents. 1 solocit your busi ness for I9O1. O. BlBCW , API , At Farmers Bank , Broken Bow , - Nebraska. Cliurcb U.M. 011UHOU. Young Peoples Day will bo oh ervod at the U. B. uhurch next lUtulay. The subject of the morn- ng Normcu will bo "Our PoatubiU- lerf. " A apecial program will be ; ivon in thu evening , consisting ol hort talks , recitations , readings nd rnuaiu , vocal and instrumental. V cordial iroloomu to all U , K. OlIUKOH. Subject ot morning sermon "Tha ) opel iu all Lauds. " There will ID a gospel Murtnoit in the evening , with good music by main quaitolte and chorus. Epworth Loaguu ut p. m. , D. W. Thompnou loader. rhH pastor will pnuich at Simny ) ull iu the afternoon at 3 o'clock. K. A. Knight , Pastor. Itylio Uyno , May 7 , 1001. A. J , Roevus marketed a load ol logu at Callaway yesterday. J. II. Prettyman Hhippod a car of cattle of his own feeding last wook. L. S. Eiupfiold will grass his cattle at J.V , Conloy's during the soaaou. Nnsby ackuowlogcs u plcuant visit fiom W. H Gttorge on last L ridaj . P. S Province and W. F. Deal and families started ovurland to Wiioonsin Thurnday. Early and late farmorn are rusti ng are u ml n preparing corn ground. Many will plant this week. No mail delivered at Uyno yesterday. Mail camera hornt'S i > ot away. He had them staked out. Ho fears thov were stolon. Horace Dounul has bought a riding liutur ami ditto and M. Con- ley ban bought a riding liitor to avoid ill foelmga. Don't aak for the loan ot thorn. Mr. Griffith informs UH that it ia a good time to destroy young wolvoH as they are getting their eyes open ; look up thuir burrow and dig thorn out. ' Died At Oconto , May 3 , 1001 , of lung favor , Mrs. John Middle- Hwqrth .IH survived by her husband a.nJ four children. Intorrment at Ocouto on Monday. B , O. Shodd baa bought a now cook fitovo ; all ho needs now to got good meal ia , well ii you had batched as long aa ho has you would know what il ia. A litllo rain fell on Saturday night ; has been cold amoo ; froat ia feared. Jack would bo an unwel come visitor an the orchards and wild fruits are in bloom. Nebraska is hard on the hired man ; raina mostly on SundayX no fences or atnmpit to ait on to reat , no thado troeo and the boson eye on him uiaked hia task hard in deed. Cattle are moving. M. Twiol took a bunch past Uyno on the way to the Hund hillu Saturday and this morning fiva hundred head paaaod going south , belonging to Mr Finleu. They are in line ahapo. Measors. Donnel , Griulth , Efup- tield and Shuman hnvii promising crops of alfalfa. It ia twelve in ches high and growing nn iucl every 24 hours Will bo ready to out by the 20 iriHt. It can bo cut twice in a season for bay , yoiluiug covornl toiiH pur acre t-aoh cutting worth from tlireo to IIvo dollars per ton. Third cutting will yeilu from throe to live bushela of HI-IK ! p.T aero worth four or live dollar * per bushel , It maki'B Un > best of feed and anything from a hon to a uiulo will oat it and grow lat. Why not quite trying to raise wheat and raise alfalfa , cattle aud pigs. There nra hundred * ! of acres along thijjUroama growing up in vrotulu , Herding pasture for'abotil two head ofuattlu pur aero that would grow alfalfa , iiid docs fairly well on the bluffd if ouit'd for when it IH amall. The Houniir you gH it into your heait that thia drowlhy country in not adapted to grtin growing oxulu- sivnly the sooner will you ) ' bank accounts expand and will ti s the day you commenced to grow alfalfa arid stuck. ' OlU-llo Nt'WS. Mr. Waddington aud daughter Eva wore doing Broken Bow. ono day last wnuk. Mr. Strong lian completed his Work aH AHHOHHOT and carried hit ) hooka down to county clerk on Monday. A line rain on Saturday and Sun-1 day put every body in line humor , and places that much morn in ruiiorvu for the crops. A young stranger 0,11110 to mnku \or homo with Mr. Mrs1 F. C. mbron on the 20th of last mouth , father and mother doing wall. Corn planting is the order , now , will bo pushed with vigor until all ia in. There will bo an unusual amount put out an a number of our 'armors are nowing no wheat. Mr. Ashbough who goes on the J. I ) . Strong farm , arrived at Morna ast Thurhday with a car of goodu which were hauled ever on Satur day. The mother and Hislor will follow later. . There was a tornfliu hail morm , to the north and west of of our place , in the Hand hills , on lust Saturday after noon , covering the grouud and in drifts piled two and three foot doop. Wo have not hoard of any doHtruotion of stock or property An altercation , which have had a Horious ending , took plain- laat Wednesday , between John Teahon and Arthur Sweeney , an ax and a club being the weapons used. Mr. Swftenoy had a out above the ear about throe Inchon 'lonft. The fracas wna over the building of A line fence. Wo iindoistAiid the end la not yot. Why Live in Darkness , When You Can Buy a Lamp of John & Kncrr | > So Cheaj ) . ty ty TOtcJ % jr-tr- WE ARE IN BUSINESS FOR Our Business H to GLOR1 FY ouraelyea and our cus tomers by furnishing BUILD ING MATERIAL at a Much LOWER Price than our Competitor will do. If you intend to build a HOUSE , or stable , or porch , or need a NEW FRONT DOOR , or VIEW WINDOW , reinom- ber that Foster & Smith Lumber Go , SPECIALISTS i i M t 0 . -4 I - . will oouvin oo i you that they are right. Vouru For Business , W.L. BULE , Manager.