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VOLUME VALENTINE , NEBRASKA , OCTOBER 5 , i.899. NT'MBER 37.
Metzger Bros. ,
I'ullinan Neb
Cln-rry Co.
Rrand on left side
aim thigh
Khrmark , sq.iar
crop right ear
Southern branded
cattle have but one
"half-dlamond E" on
.left side
1 Native cattle have
_ throat wattle
Ranee on Gordon and < Snake Creeks
Horses have same brand on left thigh
A Itctcartl of # 50 will be paid to any
person for information leading to the arre.st and
flnal conviction of any person or persons steal
ing cattle with above brand
EDWARD BAD HAIR.
Postofflce address
Allen S D
On left shoulder and
baron side ; horses
same on thigh
Range-Boar bieek
T J AHHBURN
Postofflce addres
Valentine , Neb
Branded on right
.side ; horses same
Range-10miles east
of Valentine on
the Niobrara
Joseph \V. J3owuet
P. O. address
Merrmian , Nebr.
Right ear cropped
Hole in center of left
ear Range Lake creek
S. D.
Parker & Son
P O Address
L. W. Parker
Reige. Neb
Brand same as cut.
Also ZP
Ilantrcon Niobrara
south of Crookston
11. A. McQuade.
Valentine , Neb
Branded on either
side
Range between
Thacherand Swan
Lake
Charles C. Tackett
Rosebud , = > . D.
Range head of An
telope near St , Marys
mission
Horses branded
on left thigh
Peter VI on dray
Rosebud , S. D.
Leftside. Left car
3ropped.
Hordes branded
VB.
VB.Range
Range Little White
River , at mouth of
3edar Creek.
Louis J. Hicliards
Merriman , Neb
Gorsuch Bros.
Newton , Nebraka
Cattle bramied
as on cut
cutSome
Some
ft side or hip ]
Range on Gordim
Creek
Louis F. Richards
Meirhnan Neb
" " .
Henry Pratt
Rosebud S. D.
Left side
Horses same on
left shoulder
Deerhorn clip on
some cattle
John DeCory
Rosebud. S. D ,
Some branded ID
417 on left side
Horses JD on left
hip
Uange in Meyer Co
on Antelope Creek
Thomas Farren
Rosebud. S. D.
ID 1183 either left
side or hip
Range head of
W , \V. AXDEIISOX. J" C. KOUXDS
Anderson & Hounds.
Simeon. Nebraska
Cattle branded on
left side as on cut ;
also 1C on left side
with on left hip ol
some cattle ; also S4C
on right side Hoi.se
brand , rake and 16
on left shoulder or
hin Home ranch-on
Dewey Lake. Range on Niobrara River , east ol
Fort Niobrara ; also between Snake River and
Simeon , known as the Felch range , all In Cherry
County. Nebraska.
Marshall & Wolfenden
Kennedy , Neb.
Some a on the left
hip
Horses G on left
shoulder
Brand is small
Earmark : Quarter
clip behind , half cir
cle forward on left ear
Range Lone Tree
Lake
I. T. Richardson.
Perch , Nebr
Some on left
hip
Horses on
left shoulder
William M. Dunbar
Lessee from Heine & Kroeger
Cody , Nth
DUn Either side
Left ear ol cattle
Split
Range head of Hay
Creek
Amelia Young.
Cody , Nebraska
On right side.
Right ear split
Range , Little
White river
Peder Thorsen.
Gordon. Nebraska
On right sideT OP
right nip. e horsr
brand and Ton ,
richt shoulder
Also cattle branded
fj M on leftside
Range , fowl miles
south of Irwin
Henry Young ,
Cody , Nebraska
Horse brand IIY
on left shoulder " "
Cattle , right ear
split
Range , Little
White river. S. D.
Stotts & Stetter.
Cody 'ebraska
Branded on left side
Range. Tin Can -ike I
and Morgan Flats
D. G. kelson.
Cody , Nebraska.
On right hip.
Range , Medicine
1 .ake to the
Snake river
JJutt Brothers
r
Gordon. Nebraska
Range.14 miles north
of Gordon.
F. C. Dueri'eMt , Manager.
GordonNebraska
Cattle also branded
O on right hip
Horses and mules
Branded same as cut
on left shoulder
J. C. Jordan
Gordon , Nebraska
One hunch branded
as on rut on lelt side
One bunch branded
r 11 on left hip
Horses < i on left
shoulder
Range. 10 miles
sowlwst of Gallop ,
between Niobrara
and Snake rivers
George F Damon
Albany , Neb
Cattle branded
FI > ofileft ribs or
right shoulder ; SI >
on right hip and left
ribs ; G on left hip
Horses FD or SD on
right shoulder
Range 7 mi north
cast of Albany Neb |
Agent for Pasteur .
Black Leg Vaccine
Joseph Fickel
Gordon Neb
Also
_ 'brand fr' on
left shoulder
Range'10 miles
northeast of Gordon
FUSION TICKET
Many of our readers are not acquaint
ed with the fusion ticket , and for theii
benefit we give the following short ac
counts of them and their qualifications ,
To begin with we have
STATE
For Supreme Judge
Silas A. Holcomb
In speaking of fusion in this state
the mind of the voter 'naturally reverts
to Silas A. llolcomb , who was twice
elected governor of this state by the fu-
sionists. llolcomb is recognized by all
as a good lawyer , and combined with
his legal ability is a mind remarkable
for its balance. If elected to the office
of supreme judge the people may rest
in the knowledge that they have one
more champion.of justice on the bench
of our highest tribunal , and with Sulli
van already there the people will with
Holcoinb's election be able to fight the
trusts and corporations which menace
our liberty with some show of success.
For Regents State University
Edson Kich
J. L. Teeters
Schools are said to be the bul jviirk of
our nation's safety , and chief among
the educational institutions of the west
is the Nebraska state university , the
pride of the commonwealth. But few
of our. people realize the responsibility
attached to the office of regent , but wo
can assure them that they will make
no mistake in voting for Messrs. Rich
and Teeters. One is a democrat and
the other is a free silver republican ;
both are well qualified for the position
and if elected will do all in their power
to maintain the university's present
high standard.
CONGRESSIONAL
For Congress. Sixth District
William Neville
In the opinion ol this paper there is
no office more regnaus with politics
than that of congressman , and this is
peculiarly so in this district , which will
elect a successor to "W. L. Greene. At
the time the democratic and populist
conventions met in Lexington , the pie
hunters caused a diagreement and two
candidates , one calling himself a popu
list and the other a democrat but both
advocating the-same doctrines , , werp
placed in nomination. The dsmocrat
placed himself in communication with
bhe members of his congressional com
mittee , and netn-ly every one advised
liim to withdraw , and in a very grace
ful and patriotic manner he did this on
September 26 , and asked that the com
mittee nominate "Wm. Neville in his
place , concluding with the words , "and
I pledge him my hearty support. " It
is through congress alone that our po
litical principles are given expression
by appropriate legislation , and this fact
alone is a sufficient reason for Neville's
election. We may elect all the other
officers , but without congress our political - '
ical principles will never become a part
of the nation's laws.
JUDICIAL
For J ndges , Fifteenth. District
W. H. Westover
J. J. Harrington
Four years ago a populist was elected
t o the bench in this judicial district ,
a id many were the wails of woe and
prophecies of dire disaster that went up
from the republican camp. That pop
ulist is now a candidate for re-election ,
and in looking over his record , made
during the last four years , we fail to
fin Ia single blemish on it. Always
fair , ! honest and just , the nani3 of
Judge Westover has become a house
hold word , synououious with honor , in
tegrity and truth , and because of this
it possesses a terror to evil doers , and
nil who engage in unlawful practices.
Being a God fearing man , he has an in
stinctive dislike for hypocricy , and al
ways strives to decide foe what is right
morally as well as legally.
Associated with Westover in the
campaign this fall is a new aspirant for
honor , and one who bids fair to become
one of the brightest stars in this par
ticular section of the political firma
ment. Practically raised in a law of-
nc8 , he has developed into a brilliant
attorney , and now at the age of 33 he
possesses as finely balanced a judicial
mind as can be found in the northwest.
Some people argue that J. J. Harring
ton is too young for a district judge ,
but to these carping critics we quote
the words of M. P. Ivinkaid to a young
republican aspirant for the position.
Moses said : "I would rather try a case
before a young judge , a man who will
listen and learn , whose mind is not full
of idiosyncracies and prejudices , than
to try a case before an older judge , es
pecially an old attorney who has prob-
ably never seen but one side of a case
ard is a stickler for technicalities.
There's logic for you , and common
sense , and it comes from an eminent
re ublicanjurist.
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COUNTY
For County Clerk
Peter J. Donoher
When the question of fusion came up
in this county , the demacrats asked to
be allowed the nominee for clerk , at
the same time promising to name as
their candidate a man who would be
thoroughly qualified for the position
and who if elected would be a credit to
his party , his constituents and county.
The request was granted and the prom
ise fulfilled in the unanimous noiiina-
ion of P. J. Donoher , which was rati
fied by the populists without a dissent
ing voice. Pete , as he is known famil
iarly to hundreds , has had a great deal
of experience during the 31 years of his
life , and we doubt if there is a man in
the county who possesess more clerical
ability than he. lie came to northwest
Nebraska in 1880 , with his parents , and
to Valentine in 1882 , so practically he
is a product of this great northwest. In
the spring of 1888 Pete worked in the
laud office , and that same fall went in
to the office ofV. . E. Haley , and wrote
up that gentleman's abstract books ,
working for over a year. In ' 91 he ac
cepted a position in the internal reve
nue collector's office at Omaha , where
he/remained three years , keeping books
and doing other clerical work , since
which time he lias been assisting his
sisters in the management of The Don
oher. This is but a small portion of
our candidate's life history , but it cer
tainly is enough to show that he is ca
pable of filling the office to which he
.aspires. Socially Pete is all that could
be desired ; morally he is above criti
cism ; politically he is and always was
a Bryan democrat. These qualities ,
combined with a quick berception , rare
wit and a happy faculty for making
and keeping friends , almost insure his
election without effort.
For County Treasurer
O. W. Halm
When the fusion conventions met
one week ago last Saturday the field
r > vas thoroughly canvassed for a candi-
date'for treasurfe witllTa "view"to- get
ting , the best possible timber , and the
choice fell upon O. W. Hahn almost
without opposition. "Ote" is not a
stranger to our people , having been a
resident of the county for fifteen years
or more , and is now living on his farm
in Table precinct. lie has not been an
aspirant for office since ' 93 , and was
not tliis year , the nomination coming
to him unsought , and it couldn't have
gore to a better man for the place. In
this particular we are fortunate. Dur
ing Mr. Crabb's incumbency of the of
fice Mr. Hahn obtained considerable
experience in the work connected with
the county treasury , hence if he wins
the election no confusioh will result bb-
cause of the change in treasurers. So
well qualified is he , that when the pres
ent treasurer got into difficulty a couple
of months ago he sent for O. W. to as
sist him. Aside from his qualifications
"Ote" is a pleasant , genial gentleman ,
thoroughly honest , an industrious and
conscientious worker , and if elected we
will guarantee that he will publish his
financial statement within a reasonable
length of time after the commissioners'
meeting.
For County Sherilf
John II. Skirving
In this county the office of sheriff is
one of g. eit importance , and if he is so
disposed the sheriff can greatly increase
tie burdens of taxation ; he can make
the countyV. good name suffer , and he
can render inoperative the decrees of
courts and impede if not stop the work
of justice. With these multifarious op
portunities present , it is well that we
select a good man for sheriff , and this
man the populists found in their ranks
in the person of John 11. Skirving. of
Brownlee. Earnest , honest , upright ,
sober and industrious , genial , erudite
and firm in manner , he will make an
officer in whom , we can all have confi
dence and one who will command the
respect of all classes of society. Skirv
ing first came to this county in 1890
and during that time he made friends
with large numbers of our people , but
later on moved to his old home in Iiolt
county. About three years ago , how
ever , he returned to Cherry county , set
tling near Brownlee and afterward in
company with his father buying the
general merchandise business of Fritz
& Lewis , in which business he is still
engaged. John has lots of friends who
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WE AEE AGENTS
Busby Gloves , Douglas Shoes ,
Henderson Shoes , Cordette.
Cordette is the W 5SlteI"Iie Cordette
in the world
We are Agents for . - .
Eose & Co. for Custom Made Ciothnig
Fit always guaranteed.
We pay the Highest Price . . .
For butter and eggs , and charge the lowest price for our goods
T THACHER
GENERAL MERCHANTS
IT
You a great deal
if you fail to get our prices before buying Picture Frames ,
Mouldings , Hardware , Wii'dmills , Pumps and Fittings.
See our colored gentlemen in the window , introducing
STAKDAKD SILVERWAEE
Gall and see us about prices whether you buy or not.
E. ANDERSON.
COX , JONES & COX
LIVE STOCK
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
SOUTH OMAHA , NEBRASKA
lloom 1O8 Kxehnnjse
References :
( JNION STOCK YAHDS PACKERS' NATIONAL
. BANK.
Telphone' 141
We have a large clientage among Nebraska Feetleps and can always Deat Omaha prices to
Ranch customers IF NOTIFIED BEFORE SHIPMENT.
Our autumn line is now complete. "We are better pre
pared to fill the wants of customers than ever before
COMPETITION DEFIED
Our prices are made on the lowest cash basis. Prac
tical tailoring in connection. All work guaranteed
D.-Stinard Clothier
. - , ,
Alex Marrivall
Pine Ridge , S D
Cattle branded as
on cut and below on
either side. Eermk
swallmv fork on leit
and crop right
Horse I rands as
below on left thigh
hip
Horses
Wheeler Bros.
Cody Neb
Also 15 on right
side
Range Chamberlain
Flats and Snake
River
Xewman Dros. & Nations.
Codv , Nebraska
On point left shoul
der. Also O < on
point left shoulder
Also o on left
shoulder
Same on left hip
Left side
J. A. Adamson
*
Valentine. Neb
On left side or hip
A 4 left side or hip
[ ) n left side
Range on Niobrara
Marquardt & Bowlus
OTTO STHUIIK. Manager.
Merriman. Neb
Cattle brand OM on
left shoulder. Some
of cattle have various
older brands. O S on
left hip. Horse bra'd
on left shouldei.
Ranirp Formerly
Gee W Monnier
ranch 5-milesj east of
iMerrlman. from F.E.
& M. V. R. Hi. south to Leonder Creek. Mar-
t. & Bnwlus. Scrinner.Nebraska.
J. C. Trowbridge
Merriman , Neb
Range between Irwin -
win and Merrima'i ,
south of railroad
Hugh Bovill , Manager
Merriraan Neb
Al. o
All on left aide or
hip
Range north of El
Charlotte E. Bovill
Merriman Neb
Left aide or hip
Range north of Eli
Taken up , at my place about 4 miles east efFort
Fort Niobrara , May 'M. one sorrel bald-fai-rd .
gelding , 5 years old , and one bay mareP"SS
2 years old , both branded on left shoulder
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