THE VALENTINE DEMOCRAT
i. M. RICE EDITOR
Official Newspaper of Cherry
County , l ebra7ea
Thursday , February 10 , 1903
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Notices of'losses of stock free to brand.adver *
tisers.
Good'cxamplcs pointed out to
the youthful minds with now and
then a criticism of a fault but with
more numerous suggestions of
how to live rather than waiting to
criticise a blunder , are always
helpful to higher ideals , for many
of us remember how hard we have
studied on how and what we should
do and how we have failed to do
the right thing because we found It
easier to do something with which
we were more familiar. Many
times we have gone the long way
around because we were not famil
iar with the short road. A guiding
hand is more appreciated than the
one who sits back to criticise every
blunder. We want guides to show
us the way. Men and women as
instructors are needed rather than
the finger of scorn or of shame.
Many people have made mistakes
in their lives for want of instruc
tion. It is too late to condemn
after a fault has been discovered ;
rather show us how to mend our
ways and avoid another pitfall.
Pity rather than censure the one
who has made a mistake unless it
be intentional , and there are few
who are perfect.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL
Mr. Scarby , of Crookston , was
down last Friday taking in the
violin solo by Hansen.
Frank Janis , of Rosebud reser
vation , was in town the first of the
week buying supplies for his ranch.
Frank Brayton has moved his
dwelling house onto another lot
and will soon commence the erec
tion of a handsome dwelling on the
lot on which it formerly stood.
The Ked Front Mercantile Co.
have papered the two north rooms
of their store and made it the neat
est and prettiest store in the west.
Martin Christensen did the work.
Correspondents for this paper
should mail their correspondence
so that it will reach this office not
later than Wednesday morning
( Monday preferred ) to insure pub
lication for that week.
Geo. Bylander , of whom we
spoke in our last issue , returned
from down the road and stopped
in town for a few days. He goes
from here ; to Chadron to accept a
position in the railroad eating" house
as cook.
Mrs. "NV. E. Efner returned
yesterday morning from a couple
of weeks' visit with her daughter.
Mr , . Efncr accompanied his wife
to Springfield for a visit but had
to.return to look after his business
a few days later.
The weather has been extremely
cold the pastf week and though
there was only a light fall of snow
here , the trains were blocked up
at Hay Springs and west where
there was a heavy fall of snow and
high winds. The passenger east
bound yesterday was twelve hours
late.
1O. . Bailey , state organizer
for the Fraternal Union of Amer
ica will be in Valentine on the 2Sth
inst. and will deliver an address
on the benefits and advantages of
the'orcler. The meeting will be it
public and all are invited to turn cl
out and hear him , as he has the a
reputation of being an entertain
ing speaker. The place of meet- J <
jpjg" 'wjJbeannpunpe ) < J next week.P
Miss Bertha Barnes has been ill
at. the City hotel the past week.
Don't forget to see the Fort
Niobrara minstrels tomorrow af
ternoon and evening.
Theo. Tillson , from down the
river , came in today to get some
seeds while in the city on business.
The Woodman took in two mem
bers last night ; George and Frank
Sedlacek. A number of Woodmen
from out of town were present
among them were Nels and Geo.
Rowley , John Sedlacek and Max
E. Viertel.
F. Yaeger , of See City has been
in the city a week expecting to put
in a heating plant at the hospital
at Fort Niobrara but on account of
sickness of the contractor's family ,
work was postponed for a time
and Mr. Yaeger will probably go
up to Rapid City before the work
is done.
J. A. Hornback has sold his in
terest in the City hotel to Hardy
Sears , formerly the Sparks mer
chant. We regret that Mr. Horn-
back and family will leave the
city. They go west on account of
Mrs. Hornback's health. Mr.
Sears and wife will take possession
next week.
Several days ago a newspaper
man had a counterfeit dollar passed
upoh him by an individual with an
ad justiable conscience. The editor
contents himself with the thought ,
"At last after years of patient
labor , I have a dollar I can keep ;
the only one I ever possessed.
Western Publisher.
Arthur Broad and Miss Fowler
were married on Wednesday of
last week at the Catholic church
by Rev. Lechleitner. Both parties
are well known to our Valentine
people and on north table , where
they have made their home. The
DEMOCRAT extends best wishes to
this worthy couple.
An Exchange calls attention tea
a family that caught scarlet fever
through the borrowing of a news
paper , which ought to be a solemn
warning to all borrowers of news
papers , as it is thought by the
most scientific newspaper men that
in no way can contagious diseases
be more surely spread than by the
promiscuous borrowing of news
papers.
A good deal of amusement was
afforded the visitors of the Palace
saloon by watching a silver dollar
that had been nailed to the floor
near the bar. It was quite a temp
tation to many who thought no one
was watching but had to abandon
the attempt because the dollar
could not be picked up. We
would hesitate to mention this but i
we did not see anyone reach for ,
the dollar who is a subscriber to J
the DEMOCRAT so we can all laugh
and those who don't read will never
know that we know for we don't
know.
Down near Piedmont a man i
wanted his son to get up early and
go to work. The boy had a habit
of answering "yessir" and going
bo sleep again. On this occasion .
last week the father , to make
QO mistake , called the boy ,
? ot the "yessir" and then slid up
stairs , turned down the covers and
? ave the person a good spanking ,
[ t happened that on that night the
lired girl had been given the boy's
; oom. When the tulmult was ov-
ir the old man sat down behind the
mm and drafted a written apology
o the hired girl. Sugar City
Colo. ) Gazette. „
Steveiifton-lffaudy.
Vern Stevenson and Miss Allie
L Handy were married at the
ionic of the bride's parents in the
iorth part of town last Saturday
vening Rev. Ray officiating. A
Jumber of guests were present .
cho were relatives and friends of
lie family. Mr. Stevenson is one
f Valentine's nicest young men (
nd has always born a good repu-
ition. The bride is the oldest (
aughter of Dan Handy and wife
tid has grown up here among our t
eople. Numerous friends will i
> in the DEMOCRAT in wishing suec
jss to this young couple ,
Oaste Butterfly
Oasis is a green spot in the de
sert.
sert.The
The The dford mail carrier spent
several hours at Oasis Sunday.
Miss Maude McAlevy was visit
ing Miss Hattic Harris last Tues
day.
Valentine's day was well cele
brated by the way the Valentines
were flying around.
A few items from this part oi
the country might be interesting
to the many readers of the DEMO-
CHUT.
CHUT.W.
W. G. Ballard has bought Ed
Harris' hay and will move a bunch
of his cattle to his place and feed
it out.
Orve Connor dined with his
auntie last Wed. as he was going
to town. He returned Friday
looking happy.
There is plenty of music in Oasis
now days. The blacksmith is the
musician and he is kept busy from
early until late.
A letter received from Charles
Harris , of Canada , reports that he
is well pleased with that country
and is catching lots of fish.
M. Harris is on his way from
Valentine with a load of freight.
From the loads he brings out he
must be doing pretty good busi
ness.
ness.Butch
Butch White's twin brother
passed through Oasis Saturday en-
route for Valentine to see his
brother who he has not seen for
some time.
One of our enterprising young-
men has lost his shirt and will em
ploy an officer to locate the same.
Homer Harris is trading horses
now days for employment.
There has heen quite a lot of
sickness among the children but
through the aid of a good physi
cian , Dr. Compton , they soon re
covered and was able to attend the
dance at W. A. Wilkinsons Fri
day. A good time was reported.
BUTTERFLY.
Hailey Briefs.
Frank Bishop went to Iowa last
week.
Mrs. Grandma Weede is on the
sick list.
He is rich who is ignorant of
wealth.
The best horses and men had
good mothers.
John Seager is freighting corn
from the river.
Jennie Weede went to Merri-
man last week.
Myra Cass is at the G-H ranch
assisting Mrs. Funnelson.
" Alma Weede went to Merriman
last Saturday after a load of coal.
A man cannot be cruel to his
animals without being cruel to him
self.
self.Lulu
Lulu Sellers went to Merriman
last week to have some teeth ex
tracted ,
Geo. Weede and Heath
went to the Gordon last week after
some horses.
Alma Weede is in the laundry
business and . does his work at the
lowest living prices.
To a newly married couple :
May your honeymoon never set
nor see the last quarter.
Geo. L. Hauver expects to move
to this country in the near future
to run the Seager ranch.
Anna Dart went to Cody last
week with her brother Frank to
get some dental work done.
Mrs. A. E. Sellers lias been vis.-
iting at the O-S ranch and assist
ing Lulu Sellers to make a snow-
Bake apron shawl.
Al Cass was over in the south
part of Bailey last week. He
looked as though he was about 16
vith a woolly edge coat on.
Seven new poisions have been
liscovered recently. But for num-
jer of victims , 40-rod whiskey will
lontinue to lead the procession.
Geo. Seager has been at Cody
he past three weeks and will re
train there until the 20th till his
[ aughter comes from York state.
WHO
It Doesn't Soar ® Folks
to be told the truth about
a
The scare-crow coffees are those
that hide under a glazing of factory
eggs , glue and such stuff.
LIqn Coffee is pure , wholesome ,
pngl.-izcd , rich in flavor and uniform
in strength. The air-tifht , scaled
packaqu insures cleanliness , fresh
ness and uniformity.
Make believe you. love me yet.
I've tried so hard to forget you
I've said oVr and oVr again
That the time n ver was that yon loved
me ;
That it never would be again
\s the years have gone. Tolling by me
I'VH tried to blot out your name
From a heart that you long have for
gotten ,
Rut tried Oh my lost one in vain
If to-night though miles that divide us
I could see your loved face once more
Could but hear your clear voice not in
anger
As I've heard it in days gone before ;
Ah then for one short , sweet moment ,
All thfi sorrows of years I'd forget ,
Could I Jay my head dofwn on your
bosom
And make believe you love me yet.
Ah why did vonrhnart wander from me ?
Don't say that it ne.ver was mine
Or were those sweet vows empty lang
uage
Just merely to pass away time ?
O come back for only one moment
0 , come back and help me forget
Let me lay my head down on your
bosom.
Anc make believe you love me jet.
MRS. MOLLIE SlSIMONS.
Brown lee Breezes.
J. K. Lee was at Valentine last
week.
K
Mr. Coble has gone to Johnstown on
business.
Quite a number of people are still
putting up ice.
Some of our people attended a dance
at Kennedy last Friday evening- .
Willie Lee had a painful accident
last Thursday , dislocating an ankle.
Cattle generally are looking well
but owners would like to see milder
weather.
Heckman has a car of coal now so
we don't fear freezing these cold days.
Arthur V. Coble has' resigned as
postmaster at Browniee and now a
merry fight is on for successor.
John Anderson is now happj' . He
has reason to be happy for he has just
finished busking corn and he had
nearly four thousand bushels.
OBSERVER.
1'enurook 4 uills
John Jacqain is home on a visit.
John Owens went to town recently.
Again we are able to be on our pegs.
Win. Grooms went to Norden Mon
day.
Win. Ship visited in this locality re
cently.
II. Brown and John Owens went to
Norden Friday.
If. Brown took two loads of hogs to
maikel Mondciy. ' '
Winter has been all the go in this lo
cality for some time.
Sam Burke is sojourning in this neck
of the woods at present.
Bom to Ileury Grooms and wife a
baby girl. All doing well.
Richard Owens and I. O. Jones ship
ped two car loads of fatcattleto Omaha
last week.
Lewis Hutchison and Miss Bertha
Whetstone , both of Penbrook , were
united in holy matriuiopy last week.
The writer having recently purchased
himself a mule and a half dozen chick-
ans , now announces himself on the tick
3t for matrimony.
The birthday party that was given
it Sparks was well attended. Every
body enjoyed a good time and the per
formances were exceedingly good. Anther -
) ther will be given in a short time.
PORCUPINE ,
Estrayed from my range 9 miles
iouthwest of Valentine on the
tfiobrara river one heifer branded
azy J ? on left hip and one heifer
> randed half circle on left shoulder
, nd hip. JOHN SEDLACEK ,
Valentine , Neb.
TIME TABLE
Great AorLorn Line
at O'neill , Xebr.
Going East , Goinc West.
Leaves 10:10 a. m. Arrives 9:50 p. m.
Passenger , daily except Sunday.
'onnectJons with Elkhoni trains east and
west-bound from all points west of O'Neill.
Shortest route to Sioux City aud beyond.
Through connections for Sioux Falls , Minne
apolis , St. Paul and all points north and west.
Buy local tickets to O'Neill.
FRKD ROUEKS , G , P. A.
Sioux City , Iowa
Georgia Grumblings.
A. T. Brackett's baby has been very
sick but is better now.
Mary Cumbow's entertainment WHS
very nice and was enjoyed by all.
J. G. Wilson started on his trip to N.
Y. state last Wednesday morning.
School oppnwl Feb. 9 with Miss Eva
Johnson as teacher ami 20 eniolled.
J , M. Ooleman was in from tis ranch
the other day and also went to Valen
tine
Kev. Hardv and Rev. Lyons are hold
ing protracted meetings. Everyone in
vited.
vited.We
We see that old Mr. Snow is still
bound to stay with us in spite of all of
his enemies.
Well Valentine's day is past and now
the people can have a good laugh at
their comic Valentines.
At Rev. Lyon's concert he raised $5.
20 which pays up the last that was back
on the building of the stable.
Miss Nora Weinich returned from a
visit in the e.irtern part of the state and
in Iowa , where she been the past four
months visiting friends and relatives ,
YANKEE.
Business Notices.
Notices under this beading G cents per line
each insertion. Among reading matter , 10 cents
per line each insertion.
All kinds of heavy hardware and
wazon wood stock at E. Breuklanders.
20-tf
Kanch for Sale or Lease ! !
16 quarter sections , good range , hay
water and timber. Will run 300 head
of stock. For information address , box
no. 154 , Gordon Nebr. or I. M. RICE ,
Valentine. Nebr. 42-tf
WANTED : One steady , good
all around farm hand. Wages
§ 20.00 pro month the year round.
JOSEPH LANGER , Norden , Nebs.
I am going to run the town
herd this summer and solicit your
patronage. All stock entrusted to
my care will receive careful liand-
ling. - 51 U. BOTER. %
A partner wanted in a good pay
ing business. Must have $250 to
§ 300. For particulars inquire at
this office. 2t
KANGAROO
Having recently purchased the
Kangaroo Restaurant I will be
pleased to have a continuation of
its patronage. : : : : : :
31 > als , Short Order. Lunches
and all iirat class and Siy
an Experienced Cook *
E. D. Cohota.
W. T. Bishop ,
LIVERY , FEED § SALE STABLE
The Wilber Barn
Your Patronage Solicited.
BLACKSMITHINC
W.e do general blacksmittting 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
.Uestaurant and Bakery.
Bread , Canes , Pies , Doughnuts & Cookies.
Fresh Eyery Day.
Special attention given to orders for Baked goods. Oysters served
in any Style. Short orders at all hours. Opposite yalentine Fostoffice
OPEN DAY and NIGHT.
John Bowers Edward , Parry. Bowers & Parry ,
Livery , Feed and Sale Stable ,
Good Rigs , Careful Driven ,
Reasonable Prices.
The Walcott Barn. First Stabln East of Stetter'g Saloon.
* IIf You
WEET TOOTH
HAVE ITFILLEDAT
AT
ATBOHLE'S
WITH A FINE LINE OF CANDIES.
10 YOU WANT A WINDMILL- ( good so yon one. want
The place to get the besfc Windmill , also pumps and Tanks.
. First door south of the Donoher House
Highest cash pi-ice paid for Hides and Furs.
I.MOON - - - Valentine , Nebr.
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