WOOD BROTHERS
Live - Stock - Commission - Merchants
SouthOmaha and Chicago
WALTER E. WOOD , Cattle Salesman HENRY LEFLER , Hog Salesman
Wo furnish Market .Reports free of expense. "Write to us.
C. II. GORXEIJL. President. 51. V. NICHOLSON , Cashier
RANK OF VALENTINE.
Valentine , Nebraska.
A General Banking linsincss Transacted
Buys and Sells Domestic and Foreign [ Exchange
Correspondents ;
Jhemlcal National Bank , New York. First National Bank. Omaha Neb
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Valentine , Nebraska
Every facility extended customers consistent with conservative banking
Exchange bought and sold. Loans upon good security solicited at reasonable
ratei. County depository.
E. SPARKS. President CHARLES SPARKS Cashier
Everything fresh and. clean , and prices
that are right. Special attention given
to pumps , tanks , and ranch supplies. „
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J. STEADMAN & CO-
Kennedv , Nebraska ,
The
OWL
SALOON
Golden Sheaf Pure White Rye ,
Stisquehauna Ryeand Cedar Creek
Louisville Kentucky , Bourbon Whisky.
Pure Grape & Cognac Brandy's
Toka ngellica ort Sherry and Black
berry in wood , claret , Riesling ,
Sauternes. Cooks Imperial ;
Gasts and Clicquot in bot-
-tlos. Damiana and oth
er Cordials.
Also Agent for Fred Kings Celebrated Ez
ra , Pale User for fa-mily - usi , and Pabsts
Ezpbt Bear
C. H. THOMPSON ,
Louis Bordeaux
Rosebud , S. D.
Horses branded
fS
Alfred Bordeaux and Bros
Uosebud , S D
Itange between
Muinechaduza
and St Francis
Prideaux Sanford
Kennedy , Jfeb
Stock branded on
lejt side
"Horses branded
on left shoulder
Teeters Bros.
Newton , Neb.
Horses same on
left shoulder
Ilance between
the Gordon and the
Snake
Etttra i/ctl
Two horses ; one brown horse hrandpd o on
left shoulder , one black borso branded IX on
U'f t shoulder , ssiefl hi p. T will give the first
described horse to the man who llnds and re
turns the black described above.
Kyle1. S. I ) .
made from Green
Hickory Wood , applied
to meat , preserves it in
definitely and imparts
that delicious flavor ob
tained by exposing for a
week or more to the
smoke of green hickory
wood.
It is used by simply
painting it on the sur
face of the meat with a
paint brush , thus doing
in five minutes what for
merly required a week's
time.
time.A
A 75c bottle will cure
from 200 tj 300 pounds
of meat.
AVe also have 35c bet
ties.
QUIGLEY & CHAPMAN
DRUGGISTS
Valentine Ncbtaska
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TONSORIAL
ARTIST
Hair cutting and shaving.
HOT AND GOLD BATHS.
aan !
FIRST CLASS MILL
I have established a Feed and Saw Mill
I ) miles south of Cody , at the mouth of
Medicine Canyon , and am now prepared
to prind Feed , Corn Meal and Graham ,
cr turn out all kinds of Lumber and di
mension sniff , and Native Shingles
Give us a trial order.
J. F. HOOK
Job Printing
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WESTERN NEWS-DEMOCRAT
EGBERT GOOD , Editor and Publisher
The opportunities for purchasing
ranches in Western Nebraska and Col
orado are being rapidly taken advan
tage of by men from Illinois , Wiscon
sin and Minnesota. We predict that
the field will soon be filled , Hastings
News.
The Stuart Ledger made a double
leaded announcement last week , that
on account of merchants sending to the
cities for job work , where they can get
it "cheapar , " the Ledger will never
more turn down a department store ad.
The IJEMOCRAT has always refused these
ads from principle , but it seems that
"principle" isn't worth a darn any
more. We once showed a couple of
merchants in this town our letters re
fusing foreign ads on their account , but
neither ot these men get a sheet of pa
per printed at home.
It will be remembered that default
ing Auditor Moore escaped the penalty
of his crime of stealing from the state
on a technicality , tne courts deciding
that certain monies paid to him by in
surance companies should have been
paid to the treasurer instead. Upon re
ceiving this decision Attorney-General
Smyth commenced suit against the
Home Insurance Company , of New
York , as a test case , and the supreme
court last week decided in favor of the
state : Under this decision the state
will be able to recover nearly the en
tire amount of Moore's defalcation ,
about $23.000.
A personal letter to the editor from
Merriman , written by an old friend of
Treasurer Thackrey , one who helped
him to his present position , indicates
that the treasurer is , to a certain ex
tent , sailing under false colors , and his
old neighbors do not cherish the best of
feelings for him , especially since he
voted against Laufer and in favor of
Hanchette for commissioner. Since
this is the last term he can serve as
treasurer , however , these opinions will
have no effect. Our correspondent in
timates that the deal to make Han-
chette commissioner was fixed up be
fore the election , it being agreed that
Hanchette should "work" the Dane
vote for Thackrey. The returns show
how well the work was done. If this
und other things ; complained of are
true , Ave wonder whose commissioner
Hanchette is the people's or the treas
urer's ? Wait and see !
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Edited by the Valentine W. C. T. U.
MOTTO-For God and Humanity.
OFFICERS.
President Mrs. Abbie Crabb
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/ Mrs.D. House.
Recording Secretary Mrs. Alice Harvey
Corresponding Secretary Mrs. M. Harden
Treasurer Mrs. Helen Hornby
Regular meetings each alternate Tuesday.
The father who votes for the saloon.
is whetting a knife for his own heart.
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The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
James .Northrop , Tuesday , January
16th at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
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Carroll D. Wright says , "Ten thous
and people starve to death each year in
Greater New York , while nearly $400-
[ )00 ) a day passes over the saloon bars of
that city for liquor. " What is thus
spent each day for liquor would feed
Lhose ten thousand people for six
months if spent for wholesome food.
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This is the way a Star staff correspondent
pendent tells of his experience in IJeat-
; ie , Kansas , on a. day when the ther-
nometer was way up in the shade :
"Nearest glass of beer ? " I inquired
> f a sad looking man on the station
) latform ,
lie grinned and pointed to a sign up
he street which said "Saloon. "
"CLOSED 1JY ORDER OF THE MAYOR. "
"What's the trouble ? "
"Trouble ! " ' repeated another sad
acedman. "Lord , that isn't the name
or it ! "
"We've got a lady mayor , lady coun-
: ouncil and lady clerk. They're run-
ling things. This town is going to the
levil. "
Afterward , when I met Mary Eliza-
eth Totten , she told me that this man
vas mistaken. The town had been go
ng to the devil up to- April 4 J3ut ,
> raise the Lord , since that date she
bought it had been going the other
vny. American Issue.
Matt Bowen was arrested last Fri-
lay nijjht for disturbing" the peace ,
md the next morning pleaded jruilty
o the charge and was fined $8.25.
Strong was also arrested for
ig-hting with Nat King- , and although
eport sp.vs that Amos got the worst
if it the court fined him the same as
ras given to Bowen. It is.to . be hoped
hat neither of these men will over be '
t
iroujrht before Judge Tovrne again. ?
ADDITIONAL LOCAL .
Insurance in the best companies at
lowest rates. I. M. RICE.
Wm. Pullman , formerly of this
county , but now living about fifteen
miles south cf Newport , was in town
this week on land business. Will is
very well pleased with his new home.
Tank Heaters for sale at 11. An
derson's. . tf
Born Friday , January 5 , to Dan
Handy andwifea fine nine-pound
girl baby , Dr. Dwyer attending. Dan
insisted for a day or two that it was a
boybut he finally had to acknowledge
the truth.
Views ot all kinds made of j-our
home or cattle. If you have anything
3'ou want a picture of give me a call.
Andrews , the photographer.
The county commissioners decided ,
Tuesday , to move the old Woodson
bridge down the river , fifteen miles
east of town , to a point near Brewer's
place , as soon as the new bridge is
put in at Woodson's.
Geo. Elliott has taken the steam
radiators out of his drug store on ac
count of the difficulty he experienced
in retting steam coal , and now heats
his rooms with an old-fashioned stove ,
just like common mortals.
Does anybody want a fresh milch
cow ? If so , they may learn some
thintr to their advantage by calling-
at this office. We also have a pony ,
a saddle , a ladies' bicycle and a good
guitar on our bargain counter.
Miss Jennieve Dalgetta , of Valen
tine , is the guest of Mrs. McQuade
during the holidays. Miss Dalgetta
has sold out her dressmaking estab
lishment at Valentine and is looking1
for a location. Ainsworth Journal.
Geo. Reinert , who has graduated
from the editorial tripod into a weal
thy ranchman of Codywas a , welcome
visitor at these moral headquarters
while visiting the first of the new year
in Ainsworth. Ainsworth Journal.
Frank Bravton came down from
Valentine. Monday morning , to spend
New Years day with friends at this
place. Mrs. Bray ton , who has been
visiting here tne past week , return
ed home with him on the midnight
train. Ainsworth Home Rule.
It is said that a printing office in a
little town in Michigan is always
opened with a prayer. This is a rare
exception to the rule , as from time
immemorial it has been customary
for the office to be opened by the
devil and closed by the sheriff.
Stolen.
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Skirving & Son , of Brownlee , are
selling best calico at 4c , and L. L.
muslin at 4 l-2c per yard : all patent
medicines at Toe on the dollar.and 7oc
to 85c overalls are now reduced touOc.
Groceries at cost and dress goods ,
shoes , notions , etc. , at prices that
will surprise you. 50 2t
F. R. Vanish came down from Eli ,
Tuesday , with a stray horse which
had been sent to him by mistake.
Yanishsa3rs he wouldn't ride the horse
again from Cody to Valentine , for the
animal , but that is just a joke , we are
inclined to think , judging- from the
good time he had while here.
Dr. Ed Dwyer , biother of our own
famous J. C. Dwyer , has located in
Gordon , and Saturday came down to
Valentine to straighten out some
business affairs. While here Ed made
a reputation for himself second to
but few in the northwest , and we pre
dict for him great success at Gordon.
Down at Valentine the- ladies go
out on a "toot" as well as the men.
They have a female brass band with
fourteen pieces. The E cornet player
is said to be a Starr performer , too.
The baritone player is also a Lulu ,
and the snare drummer Halm-dies
the "sticks" like an expert. Gordon
Journal.
Wm. Steadman's little year and a
half old son fell while playing in the
yard at home , south of Kennedy , Sun
day , and broke his arm near the el
bow. The little fellow was brought
to town , Monday , for treatment , and
after Dr. Dwyer had set the injured
member , returned home , but little
the worse for his experience.
Dr. Dwyer , the new physician in
Gordon , is a very modest , unassuming
man , with a pleasing countenance
ind none of the "bragadocio" in his
makeup. He is making a very favor
able impression among the people
ind we believe will succeed in build
ing" up a practice that will warrant
his remaining here permanently.
Sordon is large enough to support
bwo good doctors. Gordon Journal.
C. F. Martin , the brilliant young
preacher from this place , delivered
bhe two sermons at Longpine , Sun-
lay , as a substitute for the Rev. Ad-
lis , who has been conducting the pro
tracted meetings at this place. Re
port says that Rev. Mai tin made a
listinct impression at Lonjrpine. for
ivhich we are truly thankful. The
brethren at Longpine arc sadly in
need of salvation , judging from Bro.
Bates' paper the last week or so.
MILL PRICES FOR FEED ,
Bran , bulk . GOc per cwt $11 00 ton
Short" bulk - 70c per cwt $13.00 ton
Screcini ufs . 40c " $7.00"
Chop i'Yi-ii . 85c " $16.00"
Corn . 70c § 13.00
Oai > . 90c " § 17.00 "
Notice to Creditors.
In County Court , within anil for Cherry Coun-
tv , Nebraska. In the matter of the Estate
ofD.M. Underwooddeceased.
To the Creditors of said Estate :
You are hereby notified that I will sit al the
County Court Itoom in Valentine in.said county ,
on the 'J7th day of January , Itxx ) . to receive and
examine Ml claims against said Estate , with a
view to their adjustment and allowance. The
time limited for the presentation of claims
against said estate is 11 months , from the 27th
day of February , A.D. l wand the time limited
for payment of dubis is one year from said 7tli
day of January , tooo.
NS'Ittiesa my hand and the seal of said County
Court , this loth day of January. ItHX ) .
\V. II. TOWNE.
51 County Judge.
Order of I rearing on Original Probate
of Will.
State of Nebraska , I „ „
Cherry Comity. fs5'
In Coanty Court.
In the matter of the Estate of John M. Car
penter , deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Adolia
E , Pettywew. praying that the instrument.
Hied oif the 8th day of Janunry. 15)00 ) , and pur
porting to be the last will and testament of the
said deceased , may be proved approved , pro-
buted , allowed , and recorded as the last , will
and testament of the said JohnM. Carpenter ,
deceased , and that the execution of said instru
ment may be committed and the tadministra-
tion of said estate may be granted to Adelia E.
1'ettycrew and Julia 1'ettyerew as executrix.
Ordered , that January 27th A I ) , iswo. at 10
o'clock a.m. , is assigned for hearing said peti
tion , when all persons interested in said matter
may appear at a County Court to be held in and
for said County , and show cause why the prayer
of petitioner .should not be grunted ; and that
notice of the pendency of said { petition and the
hearing thereof , be given to all persons inter
ested in said matter by pub lishing a copy of this
order in the XEWS-DK.MOUUAT , a weekly news
paper printed in said county , for" three succes
sive weeks , prior to said day of hearing.
\V. K.TOWNK ,
31 CountyJudgo.
Order to Show Cause.
In the District Court
of
Cherry County.
In the matter of the estate of John W. Oens ,
deceased.
This cause coming ou for hearing upon the
petition of William E. llalej , administrator , of
, he estate of John W. Oens. deceased , praying
for license to sell the w 1-2 of ne 1-4 , mv 1-4 of se
M and ne 1-4 of sw 1-t of section 14 , township
jj , range : . or a suflicient amount of the tame
o bring the sum of S27G.OO , for the payment of
lebf-s allowed against said estate and the costs
> f administration , there not being sullicient
lersonaL property to pay the said debts and ex
penses. IMS therefore ordered that all persons
interested in said estate appear before Hon. J.J.
Harrington , district judge , at chambers in the
city of O'Neill. Nebr , on January 23,1900. at 10
'clock a.m. . to show cause why a license should
not be granted to said administrator to sell so
mich of the above described real estate of said
deceased as shall be necessary to pay said debts
ind expenses.
It is lurther ordered that due and tegal notice
of this order be given to all the heirs at law of
the said John w. Oens deceased , and all other
persons Interested in t-aid estate , by the publi
cation hereof for four successive weeks in tbe
Western News-Democrat , a newspaper pub
lished at Valentine. Nebraska.
Dated this 4th day of December , 1899.
47 4t M. P. K1NKAID. District Judg .
JSrotice to Xon-llesident Defendants.
Martha Monroe , widow ; Claude Mouroe.Pearl
Monroe , Dottie Monroe , Nellie Monroe , LeKoy
Monroe , Myrtle Monroe , minors , heirs of Levi
L. Monroe , deceased , will take notice that on
he ard day of January , 1900 , the Valentine
luilding and Loan Association , of Valentine ,
Nebraska , filed its petition in the District Court
of Cherry County , Nebraska , the object and
irayer of which are to foreclose a certain real
estate mortgage executed by Lev ! L. Monroe ,
and Martha Monroe , iiK | > n J.x > t No. 12 , BIocJc-l.
McDonald's addition to the Village of Valen
tine. Cherry county. Nebraska , In favor of the
plaintiff , upon which Ihore i.t due plaintiff tne
sum of 629.1.00 with interest thereon from the 1st
dav of . - ' for which tbe
Janu.-iry. J'JOO , sum plain-
tilt prays jiidgn'cnt and n decree that tne de
fendants pithe name together wltn costs , In
terest , and in in-iaiilt thereoi thnt said real e - .
tatebcsold . provided by law for the payment
of plaltitiif's rhiimand costs.
\ou are r < quired to answer said petition on or
before I he I illi day of February , Jaoo.
Valentine liuilding & Loan Association
< if \ alcntlnc , Nebraska , by I * . M.
WALCOTT , its Attorney.
Xolicu of Rale.
In the mnttrr of the sale of real estate of the
Estate of n'illlam < ; , Current , deceased.
Notice inreby given that In pursuance of
an order > f ihe lion W. H. Westover. one of
the judges oi the Distrht Court of Cherry coun
ty , Nebraska , made on the 'JOllt day of Decem
ber. 1 W , for tne sale of real estate hereinafter
described. I will sell al the front door of the
court house in Valentine , Nebraska , on the tilth
day of January , lit * * , at 10 o'clock a. in. , at pub
lic vendue to the highest bidder for cash , the
following described' real estate. twit ; The se
4 , sec9 , & n2 mv 4 & sw4 mv4 .t mv 4 sw4. see.
15 , twp 31. r i , Cherry county , Nebr. Said sale
to remain open one hour.
ALFKKD LK.WJS and Executors of the will
MAUVA. CAUSUX , fet William C. Larson.
deceased.
F. M. WAI.COTT. Attorney. rx)4t
Application for Appointment , of Ad
ministrator.
In County Court of Cherry County , Nebraska.
In the matter of the Estate of Charles Mrick-
land. deceased ,
E. J. Davenport illed in my ofllee a petition
praylne for the appointment of ( Jeorge A. Chi : | -
man as administrator of the estate of Charles
Strickland , deceased. All p'-rsons Interested in
said e-tate will taki * notice that 1 have lixed
Saturday , January loth. I9x : , at 10 o'clock a.m. ,
as the tune , and my ollice in ValentineCheiry
county , Nebraska , as ihuplnce for hrarin.'i said
petition , at which time- and plice all persons { in
terested in said estate may appear anil nhow
cause , if any then-lie. why Mich administrator
should not be appointed.
\Vitnes3 my hand and the seal of said court
this 20th day ot December. ItW.
49 W. It. TO W N E. County J udge.
Tfikcn
At my place.five miles northeast of Arabia One
brown mare , three white feet , branded Ton left
.shoulder. One buck > kin mare , black mane and
tail , branded U on left shoulder. .
49 E. W. LKVEK.
C. A. WELLS J. B. WELLS
WELLS BROS.
DENTISTS !
Office over
Cherry County Bank
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