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About Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 8, 1903)
THE VALENTINE DEMOCRAT I. M. RICE . EDITOR Official Newspaper of Cherry County , Tim rsday. * - January. , 8 , 1 902 TERMS Subscription ' 1.00 per year In advance : SI.50 When qot paid advance , Single copies 5c. Display adve L W I Inch single column I5c per Issue or SC. < fi year. f/xsil Notice , 'bltuartea. .liQfl C Jlcsplntun' . and Socials f or Uevenuerxfper line. p r Issue. KraiM > 5 ' \4 Inrlipp C4.f0 per jear in advance ailrlil lonal'spare $3'K ( ) per Inch per year jengraved ini"k Vtra ; ? 1.00 each. 1'arties living outsMe Clierry county not per- onally known aie requested to pay In advance 10 per rent additional to above rates If over 6 aionths In arrears. Notices of losses of slock free to brand adver tisers. . It.'Uncle Sam had let loose of the Philipines he could speak with bettGr grace and more force to Germany , "England 'and Italy of our-atf o'nrott Doctrine. The Revolutionary forces of Verfnzuela under Gen. Manuel Antonio AVatos with .the assistance of Germany and England will de stroy Pres. Castro's government and .will probafcly-theri be dissatis- fied'with its leader. AVhat does Germany or England want with a lot of people who' do not know when they are well off ? - . .ADDITIONAL . .LOCAL H."CSimmons , - of Ghadron , was in town yesterday. * f "MaxYiertel and daughter regis tered" -the "JDonoher Tuesday. . . * - * * * * Arthur Sherman .closing out his stock of second hand goods. Miss Bertha Barnes returned to Yalentine the first of the week and is cooking at the City hotel. . Merton Holsclaw is night man in Bohle's * restaurant in place of B. OGoodrich , , whoresigned. . s .iDan Adamson , of Chesterfield , came-irj to .attend the funeral , of his ncpncw , Walter MeltendorfiV . working onhe Merri- . , .j U Nowjf or thejjand concert at the jfr. E. C abltnbrrosr night. Prof. Safranek.tells . us that it will jje good. ? . Dr. Goodrich is.back from a vis it with his folks and has moved in- tb the south part of A. G. Shaw's - - > ' " - E. -Coliota is the new restaur- anteur at the " * .Kangaroo. He can cook any kind of a meal or oysters in any style. H. R. Shockley , of Ewing , Neb. spent the holidayshere and at Ft. Niobrara ' withhis folks : . .Heis 'cashier in a bank at Ewing. Miss Cumbbw visited in town last Saturday on her way to her school at Kilgore after spending the holi dayswith her folks at. Johnstown. S. L. Ellis , of Simeon , was in af ter another load of goods last Fri day for his store. . He is doing a good business at Simeon , evidently from the amount of goods hauled out 'there. , i- * iDr. . C. E. Furay , accompanie'd liis brother here from Chadron last Saturday and will remain for a while until he is better. He has f been. &ijffering from an attack of .heart trouble. Alex Burr and J. L. Roseberry came up from Pullman Tuesday. Mr. Roseberry js the newly elect ed Co. Commissioner of the 2nd district. The commissioners are now in session. F. M. Walcott and A.'M. Mor- rissey have formed a partnership in the practice of law and will oc- 3upy the rooms over the State Bank , which were fitted up for that" purpose during &e past year. " . ' , " . , ' f > ; - : - - Mrs. , _ Parr ott , of Fremont , was hens' visiting fast week with a1 view to opening up a milh'nery store and will put hra new stockof mil- vlineryas"soonvas- 'building can be " procured : 'Amilh'nery store fifcpfcld do well here , % . " " ' / ' " ' i/r " " ' * ' "v'/i " , ' " - > ' * A SWEET TOOTH HAVE IT FILLEDAT AT It Doesn't Scare Folks to be told the truth about ATBOHLE'S' BOHLE'S' Lion Coffee WITH A FINE LINE OF CANDIES. The scare-crow coffees arc those that hiHf * nnVlpra rrlnzincr of factor/ * * u * . * * * _ \ V * A * VIr * - * * * * * * * fS * ' * * * * * eggs , glue and such stuff. Lion Cof ocTi PJrevholcscmo , unghized , rich in flat or and uniform in strength. Tho air-tuht , staled packatro incnrrs cleaiiliucss , ircsli- and uuiionnity. E. , C. Swigert , of Gordon , was in town yestarday. . . Arthur .Bowering came down Tuesday on business' and had to stay over until "Wednesday on ac count of the belated passenger train which was again held up in a snow drift near Lond Pine until 1:30 : p. m. , over 12 hours late. Wm. Spencerand a force of ice for the meji ar busy putting up F. E. . M. V. K. R Co. from the lake north of town which is fed by the Minnechaduza River , clear as 'crystal. Ice is shipped from here east and west for the use of the company from Omaha to the Black Plills. The ice is about 18 inches thick and the quality is good. The receipts of the Co. Clerk's office for the past year were § 4013. 35 ; .expenses . allowed * $1869.98 , leaving'a balance of 1143.27 to be turned into the general fund of the County Treasury. This expense includes the salary of the County Clerk 81500 , Deputy § 700 , Re cording Clerk § 540 , other expenses § 129.98. The office of Co. Clerk should be divided into three offices : that of Co. Clerk , Clerk of Dis trict Court andRegister of Deeds. Last Thursday night a couple of shots rang out quick and sharp in- the northwest part of town. Then the cry of fire and the fire bell was" rung. A fire had broken out in the building in which Geo. Len- augh's family were living caused by the stove burning in full blast and the stove pipe * being too near the wood in the ceiling , but a few strokes with the ax and some wat- ; er by quickand activeworkers c6nqu"ered 'the fire "before the fire department reached the scene. ; Walter Meltendorff , son of W. F. A. Meltendorff and wife , a bright boy of about 7 years , died last Sunday night after a brief ill ness. He took sick from a cold 0 and sore throat about a , week pre- \ - .yipjfls.and was unable tokeep any thing on his s'tomach. His cleatli was'a surprise for he had been a stout heallhy boy. THE D MO- CRAT extends sympathy to the be reaved parents and relatives. The funeral took place Wednesday af ternoon from the Episcopal church' The class to which little Walter belonged in school , accompanied by.their teacher , attended the fun eral services. HENRY WOODSOW Our citizens were surprised last Saturday morning to learn' of the death of Old Henry Woodson , a colored man living down near the R. R. bridge. He had not been sickHit was not in robust health. His death was discovered early Saturday morning by the little boy they had taken to raise and it is thought he died of hearttrouble. . Henry Woodson had served sever al years in the army , and was a soldier in the civil war. He be longed to the Grand Army Post here arid the flag floated at half mast in honor of him from Satur day until Monday when he was laid to rest in Mount Hope Ceme tery where his brother , Mat Wood- son , procured a family lot. The Chaplain of the Post conducted his funeral from the house Monday at 12 o'clock. The deceased leaves a wife and a brother to mourn his Heath. He had livqd here 15 or 16 years and was about 66 years old. I am figuring on running the town herd this summer arid solicit your patronage. All stock entrusted to my care will receive careful hand ling sl U. BOYEB , The First National Bank of Yal entine , Neb. has just installed onet of the famous Hibbard-Rodman- ' Ely Manganese Steel Mob and- Burglar Proof Bank Safes having j a storage capacity of five (5) ( ) cu. ft. This safe is a marvel of mechani cal ingunity and and engineering | skill. In material , design and con struction it is far in advance of anything that has yet been pro duced. The material manganese steel is so hard that'no burglar could possibly drill it , even with the diamond drill. The hardnessi of'chrome steel and chilled iron1 used in safe and vault construction | has always had the objection of brittleness , or the ready breaking up under action of high explosives , which are the burglar's tools of to : clay , but manganese steel is not brittle. It is so tough that it will resist , without breaking or crack ing , charges of high explosives which would wreck the largest of buildings. The Manganese Steel Safe is constructed of only two pieces of metal , a body and a door.1 The latter , which is circular , ig ground into theformer to a < valve tight ! joint , precluding the possi ; bility of introducing any liquid e plosives. The body and door are securely held together when the safe is locked by wedge bolts , which make the two practically one. In construction of the safe it is necessary to grind the mater ial since no tools will machine it. In presenting these statements for the consideration of the bank ing public , the company which manufactures these safes furnishes proofs in the shape of many tests which have been mado by experts and by banks. What is by far the most convincing evidence of the merits of this safe occurre'd at the 1st National Bank , Smithton , Pa. , on the night of Nov. 10 , 1901. Burglars entered this bank and ! blew open two vault doors and en deavored to open the Hibbard-Rod- man-Ely Manganese Steel Safe which was in the vault , but were completely frustrated. , Previous to the Paris exposition of 1900 , the U. . S. Government made a thorough investigation of all makes of safes , and determined that the Manganese Steel safe was the only one that could be relied upon to protect its contents. Therefor , they ordered one to be sent to Paris , and while there they used it for the storage of their § 150,000 gold quartz exhibit. The company entered this safe for award , and challenged the entire safe ! manu facturing world to submit one of their make with the idea that they should be taken outside the expo sition grounds and tested compet- ively. No one dared to accept' the challenge , and the Manganese Steel Safe was awarded the gold medal. The U. S. Government used two of these Manganese Steel Safes to protect its gold quartz and _ prec ious stones exhibitat the Pan- American exposition at Buffalo. The company manufacturing the safes had one on exhibition , and. the Fidelity Trust Company of Buffalo usedone at their Pan- ! American branch for the safekeep-1 ing of their funds. At the Pan- ! American Exposition the Hibbard- Rodman-Ely Safe Company re- * ceived the Highest Award and Gold Medal for their Burglar Proof Manganese Steel Safes and Vaults. . Card f ThankN. We desire to express our heart felt thanks to our friends foiytheir kindness and sympathy tendered in the recent loss of our beloved son. ' W. F. A. MELTENDORFF and family. Robinson Uncovered. Congressman John S. Robinson is suffering from appendicitis and is to be operated on at his home in Madison today. Dr. A. P. Con don , of this city received a tele gram from tlie congressman yes terday requesting him to come to Madison to perform the operation. Omaha Bee. . . Dr. A. P. Condon passed through Humphrey Wednesday evening for.Madison , and upon his arrival there found Mr. Robinson so much improved that he deemed an opera tion unnecessary. . The Omaha surgeons have a reputation of op erating on everyone whenever they have an opportunity , * 'special ly for - appendicitis , and it makes one feel thankful that there is one surgeon in Omaha who will decline the pleasure of operating , unless it absolutely necessary. Mr. Robinson , we understand , intends to"-leave for Washington about the 12th of January. We are pleased to-know the recovery of Congress man Robinson has been so rapid p.nd complete. Humphrey Demo crat. . : Yt ni' ' * Resolution : DO vbur'best a'nd all the time , "Don't put it off 'till the New Year ; To make resolves that you will dine Without the usual glass of beer. If it is right that you-should drink A social'glass to make you bold , Th'en from it vou should never shrink Unless perchance it makes you old. We cannot say what all should do , Nor play the harp of Mendelsohn ; But we have seen what men come to , Who daily tip the demijohn. But since you've said you would not take Another glass this winter cold , The Ntw Year's a good time to shake A habit bad that , takes your gold. Secretary Hitcncqck has changed his mind with reference to the bill providing for the leasing of grazing lands in Nebraska and Wyoming. He says he hap-examined closely into the provisions of the bill and decided that it would operate "to the detriment of the homesteaders and hence he shall oppose it. Mr Mondeil has just re turned from Wyoming where he went immediately upon the adjournment of congress for the holiday recess Discussing the troubles that have arisen over-the fencing of the west ern grazing lands be said : "There has not been much of that sort of thing in Wyoming , though a number of fences recently haye been taken down by order of the land agents. The trouble is not necessarily so ser ious , even in Nebraska , as it has been reported Most of the land.that has been fenced is fit only for grazing pur poses and there has been no incroach- ment to speak of on the rights of homesteaders There is no great crime in the mere fencing of grazing land-though it is a good thing for the government to tane .a take a stand against it once in awhile to prevent abuses. The only question generally involved is as to which settlement shall have the use of the land ond ov er this the public is not seriously con cerned There has been no occasion for the great clamor" that recently has been rained " State Journal. KANGAROO Having'recently " " purchased 'the Kangaroo ' Restaurant 'I 'will be pleased to have a 'continuation of ' its patronage. ' : : : : : : , Short Order. , launches and all iirt. class an4 b an Experience < l Cook. E. D. Cohota. Business Notices. Notices under this heading 5 cents per Jine each Insertion. Among reading matter , 10cents per line eacb insertion. All kinds of heavy hardware and wagon wood stock at E. Breuklanders. 20-tf 50 head of horses for sale or ex change. Searby Bros. Crookston , Nebr. 37 tf Ranch for Sale or Lease ! ! 16 quarter sections , good range , hay water and timber. WU1 run 300 head of stock. For information address , box no. 154 , Gordon Nebr. or I. M. RICE , Valentine , Nebr. 42-tf Taken out cf my pasture two miles north of Valentine Nov. 7 , 1902 , one large bay mar1 five JPars ! JgBj old four white feet and face , bran JKH ded on left shoulder. Also one light ay mareggB | yearling colt three white feet , VtS3f white spot in forehead branded Qf connected on left shoulder. Also loston Rose bud agency about six weeks ago one four year old buckskin gelding black mane and tail , branded rj connected on left shoulder. A liberal reward paid for their lecovery. GEO r AMM. Valentine Neb. Henry Knife , an Indian from Kosebud lost a sorrel horse with knife brand on left shoulder Oct. 2 , 1902. Anyone finding a stray horse of above descripton please notify THE VALENTINE DEMOCRAT or write him at Kosebud , S. D. TIME TABLE Great Northern Une at O'neill , tf ebr. H Going East. Going West. Leaves 10:10 a.m. ArrlYesOrfiOp. m. Passenger , daily except Sunday. Connections with Elkhorn trains east an * west-bound from all points west of O'Neill. Shortest route to Sioux City and beyond. Through connections fcr Sioux Falls , Minne apolis , St. Taut and all points north and vest. Buy local tickets to O'Neill. FKKD BOOERS , G , P. A. Sioux City , Iowa A Most Liberal Offer. All our readers should take advant- " age of the unprecedented clubb'Dg offer we this year make , which includes with this payer the Homestead , its Special Farmers' Institute Editions and the i'oultry Farmer. These three publi cations are the best of their class and should be in every farm home. To them we add. for local , county and general news , our own paper , and make the price of tho four one year only $1.25. Never before was so much superior reading matter offered.or . . so small an amount of money. The three papers named which we club with ours are well known throughout the West , and commend themselves to the read- ers's favorable attention npon mere mention. The Homestead is the great agricultural and live stock paper of the West. The Poultry Farmer is the , most practical poultry paper for the farmer , while theSpecial Farmers' In stitute Editions are the most practical publications for the promotion of good farming ever published. Take advant age of this great offer , as it will hold good for a snort time only. Samples may be examined by calling at this office. . .BLACKSMITHt We do general blacksmithing and * Woodwork Special attention given Wagons and Buggies to Wagon and Carriage made to order of first work , Branding Irons class material and and Horse Shoeing. guaranteed to wear. Charbonneau & Taylor L M. GUNTHORP. . , _ _ Restaurant and Bakery. 9 * - * * * " * t Bread , Canes , Pies , Doughnuts & Cookies- ; ; Fresh Eyery Day , . . . " Special attention given to orders for Baked goods. Oysters served in any Style. " ' OPEN DAY and NIGHT. * . ' ' ' ' ' ' Next Door -StetterV Saloon. . . John Bowers , " Edward Parry. Bowers & Parry , Livery , Feed and Sale Stable. : Good Rigs , Careful Drivers , ' Reasonable Prices. The Walcott Bam. First Stable East of Stetter's Saloon. ; THE DONOHER J. C. WEBB , Froprietor. Is the Best Equipped , most Comfortable , Largest and Best Two-Dollars - a-Day FIRS.T-OLA.S8 MODERN HOT EL In Northwestern Nebraska Bath , Hot and Cold Water , Two Sample Rooms" Highest Market Price Paid for Ducks and Eggs. HEBRASKA If your CATTLE SUFFER from LICE , IICH or MANGE CHLORO NAPTHOLEUM Sold by Quigley & Chapman , 'ValentineNebr. Bichards & Comstodk , Ellsworth , Nebr . . GET AT PRINTING YOUR OFFICE * Qm Satisfy You in Qualitv Price