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About Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 20, 1906)
, . . . - - - . . . " " - " ' . . ' , ' , . , 'r' . . USTER .COUNTY EPUBLICAN . : ' 2 AGES. ' ; , ESTABLISHED 1882. 'fUE OFFICIAL PAPER . OF CUSTER COUNTY. LARGEST CIRCULA'l'ION OF ANY PAPER IN TIlE COUN'l'Y. ' , , . VOL. XXV. BROKEN BOWJ CUSTER COUNTY , NEBRASKAJ THURDSAYJ DECEMBER 20 , 1906. NO. 28 , . . . . _ J _ I L- - VV11. [ . . Con.n.'s SAlE OF lARGE USEFur POL NDS , , " AT SALE BARN AT Bruken ow , Saturday , D celnuer 29 , 1906 Will consist of 40 H eo d 1 Fall 10 B6al's-17 Sows , ' female Gilts bred 4n H ea d There win be 17 Gilts of late March nnd earlr April fnrrow sirll1 br SENSATION CJIIE1 : " a son of Duke's Scnsatlon. aUlI bv VIOLA'S cnuu , . a son of Chi f Tcc. III. . . . The fall sows lire by SI NSA1'iON U. S. by Dukes Sensation , an VIOI.A'S CHIEF , and hoth gilts nllll fall sows ar bred to I AII1 The Iight and The I.ight grandsons 0 oM Lamplighter , an out of dan.1s hy tht ,200 Onward. A choice. lot of Iscful .brccdiJ : stock--not gratl1e . but grown on grass almost enhr < ly. 'I he sprIng boars ate II\ ' ; thc saUlc sircs as the gilts , tllld arc a lusty , nsefullot of pigs , and anyonc'nccd- ing a go d hog should attend this snlc. Sale will be htld lttuter cover and all arc invited to COIIIC. Secure cataloglle hy addrejsing ; m . W. M. CONN , Utica , Neb. I Col. Callahau. Auctioncer. F. S. I.arkin. Ficld Man. . ' " - . " ' . . . . . . _ _ M _ - _ _ _ _ t ! 1 . . _ . - - _ _ . . . . -.I > ' ' ' ' ' _ ' " , , , , I'C' ' _ ' ' - - _ _ _ It fO a HRISTMAS JRESENT I , i t in the line of something useful for family , friend , or yourRclf see Gr-eol i11in.g. A Charter Oak Steele Hange. Gee-Whizz Washing Machine. fl Clothes Wring-er. Carpet Sweeper. Skates and Slcds for Boys and Girls. White Sewing' Machine , thc latest style and best made. Set of Carvers. Silver K. & Y. Spoons , solid silver. i Hazer : > . Pocket Knives , Guns. A complete lite of FANOY LA1PS : , DISH ES , PLArl.'JDS , OUPS , { _ SALAD DTRH ] S , ErrO. A larg assortmcnt of Fancy Rugs. tOO to'select from. 1 Sideboards. Drcssers. Lounges. Book . Cases. Kitchcn Ca inets , and Fancy Rockers. . { A Racine or Dunlap Buggy or Spring \'agol1j no better made ; 1 : the factor ) name plat on each job. , t . Horse Blankets , T4ap Robes. - ) , A few Wagons at $58:00 and $ ( )3.00. \ For a C.omplete II ! us kceping Outfit , see me. , ' - GEO. WBLLDNG. . . . . . . . . . . . _ - - J - - - --a < t" " " , , l v" Kall Y Kitcllen , { . & We havc the largest stock of Can < hes Nuts and . t. , ) Christpms Nove1tie ever shown in Brken Bow. Do \ . . .f. " , not fall to see the dtsplay before purcl1aslng. f i - , , # I - \ , 1 Boxes , assortcd candy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5c to $7.00 fJ Bulk Candy , pcr pound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8c to 40c \ . 'M Fancy Chinaware. ! , I. " \1 Japanese Ooods ; ' 4 Bqrnt Wood ove1ties . Christmas 'rree 1'rimmings i U ] r : > 10,0 Cigars 00 haUl ! 10 soil al whoos ! lo priccs = ' i IhiogIOP ; IY . ; r { s , , , . t' ' , . L. , . . " " " . " . . . , " : : . . : : . : , . . : : : : : < . : " , , . .J . l . . . . . . - - , ' . - - - - - - ' - - - r - - - = = : v _ _ , , : - .f' " . _ ! [ ) . . . . _ _ _ _ _ - - " " I.J'Ii8'I ' ' . ; y Uat , an appropriate CIHistu as present auuot be secured at a hardware store. but this hardware store is First- I class and uy-to.date in every particular , ' consequeutly we have many articles that are very suitable. For t instance : Sliver plated Knives , Forks and Spoons , . Carving Sets , Cutlery. , ; ROCHESTER AR ENTINE WARE docs not tarnish , ' in Conee and Tea Pots. Chafing Dishes , 'rca Kettlcs. Sug-ar Bowl. Spoon IIolcl.rs. , Baking - ing Dishes , Cake Dishes" etc. We have PLENTY OF TI-IINGS from which to make a selcction as you will discover . ; , Educational Meetinsr at Callaway. On last li'riday , December 14 , an educational meeting was held in the M. E. Church for the purpose - pose of discussing tOpiCS of importance - portance .to teachers as well as patrons.- It had been planned to have au all day session but on account of the small number present in the morning it was decided to ad- jurn the forenoon program un- ttl the afternoon. Before adjour9ing , however , those present proceeded o elect officers for the daJ' , County Supt. Pinckney acting as temporary chairman , Hev. Fletcher was elected presidcnt and Mrs. J. J. 1ouglas ; as secretary. 'rhe afternoon session was opened wHh a discussion by Supt. Pinclmey on "The Value of Leading Circle Work to the Progrcssi vc Teacher. " The subject was very ably discussed and should convince the teachers of its importance. Mi..s J. Greer , discussed "The 8ssentials of Heading , " and was followed by a discssio bj' Mrs. Douglas. Both dtscusstons were excellent , showing the value of good reading in school. Miss Ryberg discussed the first four chapters of Putnam's PSj'chology. She handled t e : > ubject in a very creditable manner - ner , receiving many compliments. Mrs. Searson gave an interesting - ing paper on the subject. 11'1'0 What Exte-nt is the 'reacher Responsible for the Progress of the School. ' " Her paper showed the result of uutch thought and experience. Evcry teacher ought to be a bettcr teacher and I e\'ery parcnt ought to have a greater interesl in the school after hearing it Dr. Matthew3 emphasiz d the value of her paper 111 bis . dis- cussion. Miss Asl1baugh discussed" rhe Teachers Compensa tion. " lI'rhe Written Examination , its Uses and Abuses , " was discussed - cussed by Prin. E. O. Blackstone followed by a talk by Mr. R. E. rega on " 1'he Public School ' 'from a Patron's Point of View. " -\ltho' tlte hour was late his talk .vas much appreciated by those r maining. 'rh meeting closed with a lcclure by Prof. O. H. Neale , of the State Normal at Kearney. rhose present should congratulate - late themselves. as the lecture was one which showed maries of : > cholarship as well as careful ( hought. The association , as a whole , was one of much practical valu and interest to those attending. H is hoped that another one will be held bcfore the year closes. Supt. Pinckney is having thcse meetings held in various parts of the county. 111 other words , in- tead of having to go to the . \ssociation , the association is brough t to you , and none should fail to take advantage of the opportunity. 'fhIS. we think , is a wise and practical plan. B. \ Conn' . Poland-China S"le. W. M. Conn of Utica , Neb. , will sell forty head of useful Polands at Brolten Bow Neb. , on December 29. 1'hese are the results of years of years of experience - perience as a breeder. He has at all times purchased only the best and by 'careful mating has been able to produce a class of hogs much. . SOUg\1t \ for by Qoth farmcr and breeder , 'rhey have ample si:1c : , plenty of bonc , good widthl length ( lepUl , style and Hnish and arc withal the style of hog which will go on the market at the earliest age and Jet have the size. For years Mr. Conn has certain customers who write hIm early in the season to reserve a hop- ' for them for" a certain deliver > ' for about such a figure , and this fact is ample proof that he is satisfying his custom- ers. 'fhe offering he is making at Br01een Bow is no exception and thosc who are wanting some good brood sows or who have not yet purchased a boar shouliJ attend this sale. 'rhe boars an of latc 1arch and early April farrow and large , growtby ! smooth individuals of good bone , and are of a class that years oj experience have shown Mr , Cont1 that they are of the mosl practical type for either farmel or breeder. 'l'bey are by Sen. sation Chief , a grandson of NeU1c L's Dude , and oJt ) of chqns bJ Viola's Chief , a son of Chic. . TecuU1seh d nl ( Tecuwsel . . . . Chief &lC , " a SOil of King Tecumseh - seh 2d. and Conn's Model , by Brillitlnt Tecumseh. The sows are large , roomy individuals and this cross has proved admirable. The spring i1ts are by Sensation Chief and VIOla's Chief. A word about Viola's Chief , n son of Chief 3d , and out of Viola 2d , by Director : He carries good length , has I'lenty ' of breadth and depth , has a low ham , good bone and feet and a broad head. In fair flesh he weighs 800 pounds and is a good breeder of hogs of she : and quality. 'l'he fall sows arc by Sensation U. S. , a full brother of Sensation Chief and Viola's Chief. All are bred to I am the Light , Viola's Chief and the Light. The first and last named hogs arc grandson of old Lamplighter and out of a sow sired by the $1200 Onward. Certainly these lines of breeding , coupled with the individuality , should be appreciated , and as they are bred for March and April farrow everyone can find something to sui t. Write for catalogue and plan to attend this sale on holiday rates. i Stunner for the Manager. . . When Manager lIendOl'son was In possession of a certain metropolitan thcater a would.be patron , obviouslY : well bred , but rather too well primed by stimulant , called at the box office and demandcd an orchestra scat. IIlR , wish was rcgretfull ) ' decllncd. But 'he wanted a more preclDe reason. I which \\'I\S not forthcoming , and at last Ml\nager I1enderson waR S1l111' moned. Pressed rOll'the reason of his refusal , the latter flnal1y sahl : "Wol1. If you must know , It Is because YOII are drunlc ! " Unabashed. the visitor replied : "Why , of cOllrse I'm drllnlt ! D'yo thlnlc I'd-hie-come to your- hie-blessed thcater If I. wlLsn't drunk ? " Strenuous Treatment of Children. A l\lI1waukce ph'slclan , Dr. John E. Wordcn , has adOItOI ) this strenuolIl\ treatment to prelmre his \.mbles \ rOr the rigors of Heo , aud UI ) to the pres. ont his methods Illlvo been abundantly uaUf\cd by their succeRS , says I\n nr. ticle In Good Health fO ! ' October. Ills lIttle daughters , Shirley and Jane , agcd respceUve\y \ eight and three . ) 'ears. 'aro t.wo of the ftrmeat and tlCalt11lcst bits of humanity , to whom dlscase of all kinds Is unlmown. Our. Ing the cold weather these ehlldron ma" be soon barefooted and bare- tlO decl , clad only in their cottOIl gar. l1.1011tS , thoroughly enjoying the romp. . An the snowdrifts. nnp wlthont a gOOB I Imple on their skin. Turk , Y Talk. , I'My dear , " romarlcod Mr. Grollch , ' , 'this turkey Is JtDUBual1y tough. Mllr I ask where you got It 1" "CertainlY , " rotllrnecllrQ. \ . Oroueh , swcotly. "I purehaQod It fit a etatlon. ry atore. Do you SUPl103e ( ( tot It , from the butcher.shol ! ? " "No , Indecd , " ropllcd Mr. Grollch. Jabbing the carving knife Into the hard l1esh of the bird. "I have been , undcr the Impression the last ten min. lites that yon procured It rrom a hard ware atore.-'Voman's Homo COD\ ' ruinlon. 1' View Qf Experlenco. "Wt ! I want , " salcl the constltn. Cq , "I { \ nice , easy position. " "Mf fdend , " answered Senator SOrg1H\nI \ , "glvo up the Idea. When , an easy position Is dlscovercd so many people are after It that 1\ man has tQ fight ton hours a day to hold OQ to it. " - - .Broken Bow , Nebr. . it . t Winter Term Begins January 7th Experienced 'l'enchers , New Bui1cling , Excellent Equipments , Latest Methods , Up-to-date Books. 'l'wo hours each day tor personal help and instruction. If you want the most that can be gotten in a short 'dmc come to Custer College. OUf rates arc very reasonable. ' Good board and room , $2.76 to $3,00 per week. I . Write or uisit us , _ LOREN CORNETT , Pres. . - - - - Stoves When it cotl1es to stoves that do not require heaps of talk we arc there , . 'rhe stoved we havc do the work . . . . and recotl1me1Hl thetl1sel veSt 'l'hey have a repn tn tion bn i1 tt on mcrit. . Corn Shellers . We are agents for Joliet and Keystone corn shellers. . Can furnish all kinds of repairs. Casoline E'nlZines . Talk to us abotd Itlternational gasoline engines-sta- tionary and traction-from 2 to 15 horse power. All Kinds of Feed Grinders.- CEO. APPLE. - - . . - . . . . . . < - - r = : . - .r ' " MONEY.- to Loan. "t am prepared to Also bargains i 11 place money on goo farms. Will seU you " 'i.mproved. farms'a t a .farm on easy terms lower rates tJH n has of payment. ever been offered in Ouster county. Oall Do not rent wJten and see mc. you can buy. . I James Ledwich , , Broken Bow , Nebr. ! ! J : 1 - _ . _ ! - . . " - . . - - . We now have in Broken : Bow a very interesting ' store. It s conducted by Herbert Watts and located a ftrst door south of postoffice. Ever since moving into this new building Herbert has had "something doing" : . i the W y of startlil1g b rg ins in every line repre- - sented. Especially are the l dies pleased with the : every changing display of beautiful dishes at unheard of cut v lues. Also the many pleasing and amusing novelties-cotnlc : , and artistic-havs provoked smiles on : the face of tlte : pessimist , and unloosed the purse strings of the miserly. At present there is to be seen at this attractive store an extraordinary showing of Christmas Goods , representing every known Xmas gift invented. , by thfJ ingenious Yankee. Toys , games , novelties , etcII , . I