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Our spring line is now complete. We are better pre
pared to fill the wants of customers than ever before
COMPETITION DEFIED
Onr prices arc made on the lowest cash basis. Prac
tical tailoring in connection. All work guaranteed
D. Stinard , Clothier.
TILL BOIL 'E il
And will for two or three months boil
many other things , among them Buckeye
Movers and Repairs and cutting parts for
any and all makes of machines. I also
handle Binding Twine in season. Wagons
and spring wagons always on hatuJ. Am
prepared to do all kinds of blaoksmithing ,
wagonmaking and painting. Brand mak
ing a specialty.
E. BREUKLANDER
V\/ALOOTT \ / TEVENSON
SUCCESSORS TOTHEO.TILLSON ,
LIVERY
BAR
WE HAVE RECENTLY DOUBLED THE SIZE OF OUR SARN
A. M. MORRISSEY
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ATTORNEY
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VALENTINE , NEB
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I THE VALENTINE
WATCH / MAKER
AD JEWELER
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j Carries a full line of ster
ling silver novelties
U. A. WELLS .1. H. WELLS
WELLS BROS.
DENTISTS !
Office over
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ATTORNEY
AND ABSTRADTBR
Valentine , Nebraska
Practice * In PMrtot Tourt and U. S. Laud
OfflpH tteal Ks ate ami Kmieh Property
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A N , COMPTON
PHYSICIAN
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SURGEON
Office at Quigley's Drug Store.
Front
Nights-Upstairs-Eed
J. S. ESTABROOK
COUNTY.
SURVEYOR
All work executed with promptness
and accuracy
Office atEstabrook Hoose on Cherry St.
VALENTINE , NEB-
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DWYER BEOS.
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
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Superintendents of
A Private Hospital ,
For the Treatment of Diseases-
All Kinds of Surgical Oper
ations Successfully
Performed.
VALENTINE , - - NEBRASKA
WESTERN NEWS-DEMOCRAT
ROBERT GOOD , Editor and Publisher
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Kin-red at Uie ttist-offlce ut Valentine.
> iiint.v.v jnnnka , as Second-class matter.
This papHr will be mailed regularly
to its su Kv.ril > ers until a definite order
w disruiiTinui' is received and all ar-
tvars urn pHiii in full.
Large invoice of shoes af cost , at
| E. McDonald's.
| Pine line of Mackintoshes on sale at.
I Farnham & Dikeman's. 10
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Marshal Layporte made a profes
sional trip to Cody Monday.
New York apple butter for sale at
Farnham & Dikeman's. 3-2
We will sell shoes at cost for the
next thirty days. E. McDonald.
Thil Pullman was in from near Hyannis -
annis several days the past week.
Handsomely decorated China ware
given away , at "VV. A. Pettycr.ew's.
A fine lot of fence posts for sale.
Max E. Viertel , Crookston , Nebraska.
Mrs. .T. Wesley Tucker is in the
country to spend a week visiting with
Mrs. Jack Keeley.
Insurance against hail , fire , light
ning and tornadoes at lowest rate.
I. M. Rice , agent.
Joe Morrison and Minnie Young
made a trip to the reservation Satur
day , returning Sunday.
G. H. Q. SMITH House and carriage
painter. Shop corner of Hall and
Catherine streets , Valentine , Nebr.
This is no baking powder scheme ,
but genuine haml painted China ware
given away , at W. A. Pettycrew's.
Messrs. Harnan , Rounds , Gillespie
and Russell were cattlemen in town
from the south country this week.
Anyone wishing horses broke to
ride or drive , call on Amos Strong-
Valentine , Nebraska. 19
Don't fail to see those hand painted
dishes. Absolutely given away , at
W. A. Pettycrew's. 22
A marriage license was issued Sat
urday , by Judge Towne , to Sam C.
Gordon and Grace Swain , both of
Pembrook.
WANTED TO TRADE A seven year
old mare and colt and two yearling
colts , all well bred , for a two-3rear old
bull. HANS ULRICH.
A large bell has been placed in the
belfry of the M. E. church and now
sounds the tocsin of Him who leads to
this place of worship.
Watermelons are now on the local
market and the doctors aremaking
calculations on doing a land office
business for awhile at least.
Wm. Francke and Roy Ludwig
made a fishing trip to the Boardman
last week , but had poor luck if their
faces were any indication of success.
The fats and leans played a match
ed game of ball on the grounds south
of the track yesterdaywhich icsulted
in a score of 15 to 1 in favor of the
leans.
The dance at Cornell's Hall Friday
night was enthusiastically attended
and quite a sum of money raised , for
the sufferers from the fire fiend and
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others ;
Mrs\ Lewis , of Gotdofl , is in-the city
to open a feStauran't. She is a sister
of the Bachelor boys' and ES quite1 fa
vorably Impressed with our enterpris
ing town *
Mr , Free , whb has been visiting
south and east the past month , re
turned home this week and will re
sume his old position in the Minnecha-
duza mill.
Sheriff Strong purchased four
blooded bulls'this week from an east
ern breeder of thoroughbreds , and
feels justly proud of his bargain.
Amoa knows a good thing when he
sees it ,
We want contracts , for building
ditches and guarantee satisfaction.
Top of ditch 3i f eetjbottom 14 inches ;
depth from 16 to 24 inches , Call on
of address Lane & Smithj Cody , Ne
braska , 19
Miss E"mily MdClean lectured at the
M. E. church last Frida } ' night to a
fair sized audience , and those who
had the pleasure of hearing hef , pro
nounce her an elocutionist of no small
repute.
* Exposition open's Saturday , July 1st ,
J99. Grand parade ; good musicj Dan
Godff eyjs Military Band and scores of
others ; good orators : excellent ex
hibits } hundreds of new features ; big
fir'ewor'ks in eveniiig'j biggest arid best
exposition ever given in the west.
Ernest Sears met with a fatal acci
dent Tuesday , a horse kicking him-in
the abdomen. He suffered terrible
agony and before medical assistance
arrived was a corpse. This is sad , in
deed , and our sympathy goes put to
the bereaved family.
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Closing Out Sale ,
Wo. will commence at once
tn close onfc onr entire stock
nf cost , and conlihnc nntil
n'l is sold.
rd & Week * .
The Indians were numerous in town
tlds week to receive new wagons and
other allotments to which they were
entitled. - <
New recruits are arriving almost
daily at Fort Niobrara and the post
now has in the neighborhood of 200
soldiers , which will be increased
steadily.
C. W. Bennett came in from Simeon
again Tuesday to receive medical
treatment. He has been indisposed
for some time , but claims to be on
the mend. His wife accompanied
him.
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J. P. Gardner , of Cody , was in town
Friday , and called to inform us that
he recovered several head of horses
through the NEWS-DEMOCRAT , which
he pronounced the best stock medium
in the west.
The Masons sold their stoclc ranch
in southwestern Cherry county to the
Stansbie boys and will locate in Brown
county. This gives the Stansbies as
fine a ranch , wich their own , as can
be found in the country.
If the school board intends to rep
resent the people of Valentine they
will now re-engage Miss Shaughnesy
as one of our teachers. Why was she
deposed anyway , is a question the
people are asking themselves ?
The Greater America Exposition
opens Saturday , July 1st , ' 99. The
Greater America will be a hummer-
you will say so when 3Tou see it.
Special rates on all railroads ; grand
parade ; magnificent fireworks.
Mr. Wilheit and wife took the train
for Gordon and other points west Sun
day night. Mr. Wilheit is looking for
a good business opening and expressed
himself very favorably in regard to
Valentine and may return.
The people of Crookston request us
to announce that they have decided
to not celebrate the 4th at that place
this year , but that the M. W. of A.
lodge Avill give a dance at their hall
July 14 , to which all are invited.
D. Stinard vs. C. V. Thorn , account ,
was the title of a suit before Judge
Towne last Thursday , and after
hearing the evidence on both sides
his honor rendered judgment in favor
of plaintiff for the amount asked.
First colonial exposition of Greater
America opens at Omv.ha Saturday ,
July 1 , 1899. Splendid music ; good
speakers ; grand civic and military
parade ; magnificent fife works in
evening. Don't miss opening day.
Attorney Morrissey was up the
road several days the past week , be
ing called as counsel in an impor
tant legal contest. Mr. Morrissey is
fast being looked upon as the leading
attorney of Northwestern Nebraska.
The Harnan Bros. , Gillespie pre
cinct , have disposed of their ranch
and removed to Rock county where
they will continue in the stock busi
ness on an extensive scale. We are
sorry to lose these people from onr
midst.
Johnny Stetter returned Sifriday
from his trip to Omaha unlike his
friends expected to see him. Instead
of having his face all beat up and dis
figured as per fake account in Omaha
Bee , he was looking bright , and minus
z. single scratch. He just laughed at
the report as a huge1 ioke.
W. E. Haley is one of the busiest
men in tdwn these days answering in
quiries regarding Cherry County real
estate. Watch for an influx of emi
gration in the near future. Our low
taxes and financial standing as a
county is an item always foremost
with those having capital to invest.
'A pound of gold may be made into
a wire that would extend around the
globe. So one good deed may be felt
through all time and cast its influence
into eternity. Though done in the
first flush of youth , it may gild the
last of a long life and form the bright
est and most glorious spot in it , "
Rev. D. W , C , Huntington , D.D. ,
chancellor of the Nebraska Wesleyan
University , will preach in the M , E.
Church next Sunday moaning and
evening. The ddCtof is a fine speaker
and it will be a treat to hear him.
Everyone should avail themselves of
this opportunity * All are cordially
invited. ,
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Dr" . Lewis was call to Fort'NJobrara
Monday to hold an inquest on the
body of Thomas J * Wiggins. He ap -
pointed as juror's Ctiasj A. Gr'eeri , Jas
Inriflj E L. Maloney , Jas. Mangan ,
J. P. Roth and John H. Maxwell , who
signed up the following verdict r ' 'At
an inquest holdeii at Fort Niobrar'a ,
in Cherry county , ori the 20th day of
Junej 1899 , before me , Alff ed Lewis ,
coroner of said county , upon the body
of Thomas J. Wiggins , lying dead by
the jurors whose names are hereto
subscribed. The said jurors upon
their oath do say that the said Thos.
J. Wiggins came by his death on June
26,1899 , from cerebal apoplexy.
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GENERAL MERCHANTS
Wide Tire Wagons
Are acknowledged to he the best and to meet the growing
demand I ordered and
HAVE JUST RECEIVED A CAR LOAD
In addition to this 1 have just received a car of
"WIND MOTOR" WIND MILLS
"Which I am selling very cneaply
Try me before buying anything in my line elsewhere
Valentine. Nebraska D. S. Ludwig
DID YOU
Ever compare the expense of a city store with the expense of
a country store ? Look at their high rents , water taxes , heavy
insurance , and a dozen other item.s that a country store don't
have. Then does it look reasonable that they can sell you
goods cheaper than we can. If you are ready for your spring
purchase come in and see ourv stock and get our prices. "Will
you be one to keep your money at home ?
E. VlERTEL
Agent for Pasteur Blackleg Vaccine. Crookston , Nebraska
H. O. Tucker will deliver the 4th of
July address at the Epworth League
picnic which will be held on the G. A.
R. ground on the Minnechaduza.
Judge Walcott leaves for Kansas
City Sunday morning" on important
legal business and to visit relatives.
He will be absent for about a week.
Grand opening of Greater America
Exposition July 1st , 1899. Music and
oratory ; magnificent parade ; grand
display of fireworks in the evening :
special low rates on all railroads ; do
not miss it.
The F. E. & M. V. will sell special
excursion tickets to Hot Springs and
return on August 8 , good returning
for 30 days ! Also July and 18 and
August 22 , at one fare plus 32.00 for
the round trip.
This office extends thanks to Mr ,
Firstl for1 a box of his large and de
licious strawberries * In size the ber *
r'ies were twice as large as a man's
thumb , very Sweet , and dispells all
doubt of the productiveness of our
aoil for small fruit , especially straw
berries.
J. H. Quigley goes to Lincoln this
week as a member1 of the state brand I
commission , and for the transaction
of other important business. Mr.
Quigley is an able representative of
the reform forces and always a will
ing subscriber for the success of our
principles. We are glad Cherry ,
county was recognized by appoint-1
ment on the commission for she is the
banner stock county of the state.
The Epworth League will celebrate
the glorious Fourth by giving a picnic
on the Minnechaduza to which all are
invited. Transportation will be fur
nished as many as possible , free of
Charge , Bring a well filled basket
and enjoy the cool shade along tne
placid Minnechaduza. The following
program will be given , commencing !
at 10 a. m. ; . '
Song"Star.Spangled Banner , "
Address By a speaker whose name
will be announced later ,
Ofation <
Quartette ,
ReadinirFVaiik Thtfri. *
ReeitationSva Harden ,
Quartette.
Recitation Gertrude Moon.
Song "America. "
Basket Dinner.
Egg race , sack race , footraces ,
jumping , awings. Refreshments ob
tained any time in the day.
The 4th of July will be celebrated
at Britt this year. Good speakers
will be in attendance. Speaking and
other exercises will be carried out in
the forenoon. In the afternoon there
will be horse racing , foot racingbase
ball. A liberal purse has been raised
for winners in all games and races.
All are invited to come and enjoy
themselves. A large bowery will
giye all a chance to tip the light fan
tastic. Refreshment stands will irri
gate the dry and feed the hungry.
Committee.
The annual school election was held
in the school house of Valentine Mon
day night and resulted in the election
of W. E. Haley and P. S. Simons as
members of the school board. The
annual report showed moneys receiv
ed for the year as follows :
From County Treasui er $2,576,69
From saloon licenses 2,000,00
From state apportionment. , . . 567,00
From sale of books 2.45
Expenditures. , , . . . , 4,910.38
On motion another , or twelfth
grade was voted , thus requiring the
employment of an assistant principal
of schools. The levy voted was 22
mills and the number of months nine.
Xotice to Creditors.
In county conrtwlthin
and for Cherry c
To tlje cre-litoM of said estate.
Ti on are hereby notified , that I will nit t u
county court in "alii
room Valentine In countv
t de 8th day ot . recefvtand Si
? ? , July , 1890. to - and L
amlue all claims agamst said estate , with a view
ii0mtuerfHcljlJ3tluentaud ! " owance. ThB tffi
limited for the
presentation of claims acalnst
NmS.tale I ? i'e ' ' "onths Irom the 718 toy
JJ. -iJ' V363' and the time limited for pay-
July ' iaro"e year from said 1st daj of
sald county
W. J { . TOWXK. County Judge
Application for Administrator
In County Court , Cherry County. Nebraska.
n.1 ; ? 11'1101 toe estate of James W D
Borde , deceased.
Tillie DeDorde having illed In my offlue a pe-
mioii praying for the Biitiolntiiieut of herself sw
administrator of the estate of James W. De-
Uorde , Uecuiuted , All persons interested in said
't M111 tHke nnUce rliat l I1HV fa i Satur-
dm'nS yflV l { V w " 'dock a. in. as the time
hd my office in Valentine. Cherry county , KB-
M5fia the place fornearln of said petition
PJIlliClltil.neaUtllace a11 persons Interested
said
estate may appear nod show cause if anv
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