CUSTER COUNTY EPUBIICAN ,
VOL. XXVII BROKEN HOW , OUSTER COUNTY NEBRASKA , THURSDAY , APRIL S , 1'JO'J ' NO
ELECTRIC LIGHT
FRANCHISE PASSED
BY. THE LARGEST MAJORITY SHOWN
ON THE CITY TICKET
DAN ROCKWELL FOR MAYOR
llolcomb Elected Clerk , Kuns Treasurer.
Van Antwerp ! Engineer , Squires , Kim-
berlingand England Councilman ,
Lednich and Carlos Tie.
A good healthy civic interest
was manifested at the election
last Tuesday and quite a large
vote was cast in spite of the un
favorable weather.
Dan Rockwell was elected
Mayor over Alpha Morgan , the
franchise for electric lights
passed with the largest majority
shown on the city ticket and tue
voters by a majority of seven
favored licensing the pool halls.
E. R. Purcell , Jules Ilautnont ,
and A. P. Johnson were elected
to the school board.
The following is the vote cast :
Mayor
1st 2ml 3rd
D.R.Rockwell 113 4-i 53
Alpha Morirau W 55
Majority for Rockwell 'M.
Clerk
E. S. llolcomb 80 To 37
K. D. Plckett 89 31 64
Majority for Uolcorob JO.
Treasurer
R.S.Kutis = 7 tb
\V. B. Poor 73 4U 44
Majority for Kuna 53.
Eusineer
F . McClure 85 ! W JO
A. J. VauAntwerp 87 62 fcl
Majority for VauAutwerP 37.
Tor granting license for
pool hall and bowllnir
alley 80 41 c2
Atralnat - - . W 45
Majority for 7.
For eranttnfr Electric
LlBht Fraachls S9 . - t > 9- .1
\ Airalnst 71 3i 37
' Majority for 73.
Councilman First ward
W. B. EastUam W
J. M. Kluiberllnir 102
Majority for Klrabcrllnif 37
Councilman Second ward
J. S. Squires 65
R.Anderson 34
Majority for Squires 31
Councilman Third ward
James LedwIcU c'
T. W. Basn 41
Clyde Carlos f5
C. U. Edsrland b2
' . . School Officers
1st 2nd 3rd Total
E. R. Pill-cell.'tlM 30 93 803
Jules Haumont
A. P. Johnson ,1 7 51 m 23H
S. M. Dorrls. . . . .123 3 77 ? 4l
Mrs. Gutterson. . 75 74 64 203
RAILROAD IS NOT
CHANGING ITS PLANS
Rumors have been passing
about the city that the Burling
ton Railroad had moved to Ans
ley eleven cars of material in
tended to be used in the construc
tion of improvements here and
that railroad surveyors were sur
veying for that erection of the
improvements in Merna. Agent
Ormsby denies both of these
statements. He says that several
cars of crushed rock were allowed
to accumulate here in order to
get a train load of it together
and this was started down the
road to be put into use but no
material for the proposed im
provements has been moved and
no surveys are being made for
their erection in Merna. He
states , further that so far as he
is able to ascertain the company
has no intention of changing its
plan for the improvements here
on account of the difficulties
which have arisen in getting the
necessary land.
When the Mason City pool
hall case came up for trial be
fore Justice Lamb of Mason Mon
day Attorney llolcomb repre-
/ aenting the defendant , moved
that the case be dismissed Judge
Lamb overruled the motion and
Holcomb then announced an ap
peal to the district court. The
case will come up at the Septem
ber term. E. P. Myers is the at
torney for the village of Mason ,
A10UNTAIN LIONS
APPEAR AGAIN.
The Callaway Queen last week
announced that another moun
tain lion scare is passing around.
T. L. Thornburg reported hav
ing seen one in the road ahead of
him about eight miles below Cal
laway , The lion however was
polite enough to step to the side
of the road and lei him pass and
Tbornburg went on into Calla
way unhurt. The Queen had the
following to say concerning the
incident :
A real mountain lion has ap
peared about eight miles down
the river , and this is no fake. On
last Friday evening as ' " . L.
Thoruburg was driving along
the road , a mountain lion ap
peared a little way ahead of him ,
but was condescending enough to
turn out of the road until Tom
had passed. Tom says he cannot
be mistaken about this since he
has seen mountain lions before ,
and he doesn't think he was so
very badly frightened , as the
animal showed no disposition to
attack him , therefore he feels
sure he was in possession of his
reasoning faculties , and assurer
that this WAS JIO ordinary day
dream. Notwithstanding the
amount of hot air that was passed
around concerning the mountain
lion scare'some weeks ago , there
is undoubtedly a numbei of the
animals in this country , and
when a man who has been in
contact with them conies up and
says he has met one in the road
in daylight , then it is time for
the jokers to lay down and con
sider the matter in a sensible
light. The proper thing at pres
ent would be to organize a posse
of men , take a day oil , and sur
round the section of country in
which this animal was seen by
Mr. Thornburg , and at least
make an effort to rid the com
munity of its presence before any
serious damage can be done.
TOWNSHIP HAS PLANNED
EXTENSIVE ROAD WORK
At the town board meeting
Tuesday it was voted to levy
$8,000 for township road fund
purposes. During the past year
the roads through Tappen Valley ,
to Merna , and east and west of
the city has been put in shape.
The board expects during the
next year to put in a bridge on
the road two miles south of the
city and one on the Round Valley
road near the Tye farm. Exten
sive work will be done on the
Merna road , the Ream road to
the East Table , the Ash Creek
road , the two roads southeast
and the two roads south. It is
estimated that 50 miles of roac
will be worked and graded in
this township in the next year.
W. P. Rogers has sold his tin
shop to C. T. Farney and R. L
Anderson both of Clarinda , Iowa
They took charge of the shop
Monday. They are tinners , ex
pert plumbers , do electrical wir
ing , and install and repair fur
naces and steam heating plants.
Mrs. w. P. Carpenter and
daughter , Miss Cora , who have
been the guests the past three
weeks of Mrs. Carpenter's son ,
Mr. M. D. Stone , will leave Fri
day morning for their home at
Washington , Iowa.
W. E. Bass left Tuesday for
Pawnee , Okla. , where he and his
son James , have purchased a
cement outfit. James will follow
him as soon as he can dispose of
his property here.
FOR SAI.K New milch cow with
calf by side inquire of J. S.
Benjamin. aS-1 t ,
W , Eastman went to Anselmo
Monday.
Charlie Smith was a passenger
for Ausclmo Monday.
S. A. Robinson of Oconto was
transacting business in the city
today.
George and II. B. Headley of
Callaway were in the Bow Wed
nesday.
An eight pound girl was born
to Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Barcas
Monday.
J. II. Sloggett and family
moved to their farm near Wai-
worth this week.
Philip F. Campbell of George
town was a Broken Bow visitor
Wednesday.
L. H. Jewell returned today
from a several days business trip
to Dunning.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sloggetl and
family moved to their ranch near
Gates , Thursday.
Ross Ledwich who is attending
the Kearney Military Academy ,
is expected home Saturday.
The Presbyterian Manse is j
now under cover , and already
presents quite a fine appearance.
An eight pound boy was born
to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur I. Myers
at Caldwell , Idaho on April 2nd.
Jake Clawson left yesterday
for Pawnee , Okla. , to work for
Bass and son in the cement bus
iness there.
Jim Penuington of Topeka ,
Kansas , is expected to arrive in
the Bow Friday to spend Easier
with friends
Word has been received that
Mr. and Mrs. Alpha Morgan are
en route for home , and expect to
arrive here Hie 15th ,
Roy Lowe an employe at the
B , & M. Station is enjoying a
visit this week from liis father ,
who lives at Callaway.
Miss Pearl Hunter is having a
house erected in the south part
of town , following the plan of
the Presbyterian Manse.
Clyde Pigman spent a couple
days in Berwyn , supplying the
place in the Bank , during the
absence of will L. McCand-
ass.
ass.Mrs.
Mrs. Thompson , wife of Geo-
ge Thompson , who lives near
Dunning , become violenlly in
ane , and was laken lo Lincoln
Wednesday.
D. E. Bauder received a dis-
palch Wednesday , informing
him of the death of his father in
alifornia. lie left last evening
to altend the funeral.
Miss Mary Lonergan came
home last evening from Omaha ,
where she has been attending a
convent , to spend the Easter
vacaliou wilh her parenls.
Mrs Geo. Willing left Tuesday
for Omaha , where she will meel
her daughler Irnia who is allend
ing Brownell Hall , and together
they returned to the Bow to-day.
Mrs. Hatlie Spearks spent to
day in Merna , where she is pre
paring pupils for the declama
tory and oratorical contesls lo
take place the 23rd and 30th of
this month.
At the Methodist Episcopal
church Sunday April 11 , a. in. ,
subject ; An Easter Message or
The Power of The Risen Christ
evening subject : The Valley ol
Decision. A cordial invitation
is eslendid Ihe public.
Marriage Licenses.
Lesler J. Corlett , Merna 27
Eva It. Lee , Broken Bow 20
Angus * W. Elsmere 23
Gerlie Crouch 22
S. T. Brown , Westerville 7-
Levina Lcfler 6T
Geo. W. Powell , CenlralCily .23
Edilh R. Perry , Broken Bow..lfJ
Arthur J. Perkins , Berwyn..20
Lettie Juker , Berwyn V )
Albert V. Powell , Weissert. . .23
Mamie Cooksley , " ' , . .lfJ
win. C. Stucky , Ansley VJ
Gladys B , Sloan , Ansley li ( >
SOCIETY ITEMS
Cliautniiqun Meeting.
Monday afternoon the C. L. S.
C. met with Mrs. Homer T. IJrucc.
The lesson was on German writ
ers of the first magnitude , and
was conducted by Mrs. Hruce.
Next Monday the class will be
gin reading Goethe's Faust , al
Ihe home of Mrs Hruce.
The 0. H. S. Elect Officers.
At the regular meeting of the
O. E. S. last Tuesday evening
occurred the annual election of
officers for the ensuing year.
Following is the result of the
cleclion :
Mrs. C. I , . Gnllt-ison. . . .Woitliy Mulron
Dr. U. H. MulHni Worthy I'ation
Mrs. Id { Pun-ell Asst. Million
Mrs. IJflic Ilean Condnrtiess
Mis. K. C. House Asst. Coutlta-liess
* - " - ' '
Mis. -
Mrs. llonice Kennedy Ticasntci
Dinner Parly.
Last Sunday , Mr. and Mrs. J.
E. Woods entertained the Coun
try Club al a 2 o'clock dinner al
Iheir home near Ihe Fair Grounds.
The guests atlended services at
the various churches in the city
in the morning and Ihen went to
the Wood's" residence , where a
fine seven-course dinner was
served by Mrs , Woods. The af-
teruoon was given over to music ,
both vocal and instrumental. '
The vocal included solos , duets ,
and choruses , and was heartily
njoycd by the company. The
quests were Ihe Messcrs and
\Iesdamcs , Morris , J. E. Wilson , "
Vndcrson , Simmons , and Davis.
Faster Sunday.
The thought of Easier not
o.uly brings with it a sense of re-
oiciug that Christ ban risen
rom the dead and thai dealh
las no more dominion over him ;
ml lhat we are once more safely
through the winter , and the
earlh is once again smiling al
he sofl and genlle touch of
Spring. The grcatesl event in
, he world's history is commemo
rated on Easter Sunday it is the
irincipal fact on which depends
the faith of all Christians. Re-
oice and sing He is Hisenl lie
s Risen ! Alleluia.
Musical festival.
The choir of St. John's Epis
copal church will be re-inforced
popular singers and assisted
by Taylor's orchestra al the Mu
sical Festival to be given Easter
evening. The pupils of the Sun-
lay school will also take part in
this service.
New and beautiful music will
also be rendered al the morning
service at 11 o'clock. The pub
lic is cordially invited to allend
Ihese services.
The following program of
choice music will be given al the
evening service.
Overture Orchestra
Processional Hymn
from Lyra Davidica
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
T. 1) . Williams
Solo and Chorus.
Solo Miss Abbie Wilson
Chorus Arise , Sliine for Thy
Light is Come
From the Oratorio The
Great Light
Solo Miss Inna James
Exercises by the Children of
the Sunday School.
Duet At the Empty Tomb. .
by Greig-Parks
Offertory Orchestra
Chorus All Hail the Power
of JesusName- From Ora-
toria , The Greal Light
Recessional Hymn Paran
Mrs. C. I , . Gntterson .Coinlucliess
Miss Francis Wilson Organis
Mrs. George RUSSUUJ Violiuis
1' . Iv. Taylor Gornetis
Mrs. W. II. Xandets . . . Directres
NV. C. T. U. Meet.
The W. C , T. U. had a very
helpful and busy meeting on
Tuesday afternoon al Ihe home
of Mrs. John Johnson. Arrange
ments were made to give a silver
medal contcsl in Ihe near fulttre.
The members were delighted
over Ihe signing by the Gover
nor , of the Daylighl Saloon Bill
and are very optomislic over Ihe
prospccl at no distant day , of
not only State wide , but Nation
al and World wide prohibition.
Delicious refreshments were
served. Mrs. Johnson deserves
much credit for her manner of
entertainment. The meeting ad
journed to meel Ihe first Tuesday
in May with Mrs. Thostheson ,
Llili-COPLGl T.
A very pretty though quiet
Wedding occured al the home of
Mr. ' and Mrs. Nels Lee Wednes
day al high noon , when Ihcir
daughler , Eva Luclla , was united
.
in marriage to Mr. tester Torlelt
of Merna.
Miss Ida Lee of Mason City , a
cousin of the bride , presided at
the piano ,
While Ihe wedding march was
being played , Ihe bride and
groom , entered the parlor un
attended and took their places in
the archway , beneath an artisli-
cally arranged grille , of while
crepe paper , smilax , and pink
carnalious. The beautiful and
.
impressive Episcopal ring cere
mony was performed by the Rev.
R. II. Thompson of the M. E.
church.
The bride wore a white silk
empire gown wilh lace yoke , and
carried a shower of brides roses.
Aflcr congralulalions a Iwo
course dinner was served in the
dining room. Covers were laid
for eleven. The table decorat
ions were pink carnations and
smilax. The house was decorat
ed with a varity of ferns and
carnations.
At three o'clock Mr. and Mrs
Corlett left for Merna , by Auto
followed by the good wishes of
relatives and frienda. Mrs. Cor
lett wore a natty suit of red cloth
for traveling , with a large red
hat and veil to match.
The brides gift from her father
vas a check for $500. She also
eceivcd many other handsome
nd useful presents.
The out of town guests were
Sirs Newton Crosley , Misn Sten-
er of Mason Oily. Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew Lee of Kearney
vcre unable lo be present at the
vedding.
The RKPUUMCAN extends con
ratulations.
Mr. and Mrs. Corletl will be
at home to their host of friends
at Mcrna.
CATTLE INSPECTOR TO
BE HERE APRIL , I6TII.
Dr. P. Juckniess , the Stale
, 'clerinarian , is making a lour
of inspection lo ascertain Ihe
condition of mange in cattle am
Ihe condition of other disease ?
n the stale. He will be in Brok
en Bow on Friday , April Id an <
will hold a public meeting in Ihe
afternoon to discuss ways and
means for eradicating these dis
eases , so the Federal government
will speedily release Ihe state
from quarantine.
Dr. E. W. Howe , Chief of the
Quarantine Division , Prof. E. W.
Hunt , and Dr. A. T. Peters of
the University of Nebraska will
accompany him.
John McFay waa arrested last
Saturday for soliciting orders for
Sunnybrook whiskey in Ihe vi-
cinily of Ansley. He was in jail
Sunday and gave bail Monday
evening for hia appearance for
trial.
Clyde J. Wright will speak at
Ihe Court house on April 12 and
13 on the "Threat of Sociolism , "
' The meeting will be at 8 p , m ,
ONE MORE SALOON
IN CUSTER COUNTY
COMSTOCK AM ) OCO.NTO . V01I : T (
GRANT UCIiNSr.
MASON AGAINST POOL HALLS
Park llmitls ; Detailed in AnsleyCnlla
way , Mason City , and Sargent vote
lo Stay Dry. No vole in Merna' ,
Anselnio , Arnold or Ansley ,
The number of license towns
in the county was increased by
one last Tuesday. Oconto went
wet by 2d votes and Comulock
went for saloons by 7 majority.
There is some question about the
vote in Comstock beiug legal
owing1 to some irregularities in
I he incorporation of the village.
Sargent went dry by H votes ,
Callaway by 25 votes and Mason
City by 2 ( > voles.
The question of licensing pool
halls was voted on again in Ma
son City and the people declared
against them by a majority of
20.
The $2000 bonds for a park at
Ansley were defeated by a ma
jority of 3.
COOKSI.KY POWELL
A pretty wedding vas solemn
ized at the horns of Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Cooksley , three miles
north east of Elton on Sunday
April 4lh , at high noon , when
heir daughter Mamie , was
inited in marriage to Mr. Albert
? owell.
The ceremony war. performed
> y Rev. Chamberlain. The bridal
arty entered the jmrlor to the
trains of the "wedding march"
layed by Miss Mina Pernie The
ride wore a pretty blue silk
own made jumper style , over a
waist of white silk. The groom
wore the conventional black.
The bridesmaid was Mrs. Lucy
ooksley who also wore blue silk.
The best man was Mr. Art Cook-
ley , brother of the bride.
After congratulations , the
ompany sat down to a delicious
ilinner for the preparation of
which the bride's mother is
noted. The young couple re
ceived many useful and valuable
presents.
The groom is one of Ouster
county's prosperous young farmers -
ers and the bride is one of the
beat young ladies in the country.
They start on their journey of
wedded life with the best wishes
of a host of friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Nule Wright
were driving into the city last
Sunday when their horae became
frightened at W. A. George's
automobile as they were apprach-
ing in the road south of the
Ilutchinson place. Mrs. Wright
was thrown from the bugiry
when the horse made a quick
turn in the road and she suffered
a broken leg. Mr. George
brought her into the city in
auto and the services of Dr ,
Talbot were secured in. setting-
the limb.
The horse and buggy belong
ing to C. H. Harbaugh , when
hitched to the post in front of
the "Never Close" Thursday ,
suddenly became frightened at
the mail cart. The horse tore
loose and started for the side
walk. It happened that just at
that moment Roy Lowe was
passing and in his effort to escape
the maddened animal , he took to
the bank of the crock , the horse
following in his wake. The har
ness was a complete wreck aji
was also the shafts and front of
the buggy. From last accounts
Roy was doing nicely.
