THE VALENTINE DEMOCRAT
I. M , RICE EDITOR
Thursday , March 18 , 1003
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Brands , \H Irrhes S4.00 per year in advance
additional spac < * 3-00 per Inch peryearjengraved
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Parties livlnp "utslde Cherry county not per-
tonally known j requested to pay in advance
10 per cent additional to above rates if over G
months in arrears.
Notir.es of losses of stock free to brand adver
tibCi.3.
The way the snow has covered
the grazing lands during this win
ter is enough to give cattle the
"hoof and mouth disease" that
have to tramp the frozen prairies
and root for grass.
It is an old saying that , an
empty wagon makes the most
noise , " also that "still water runs
deepest" and the proverb "a still
tongue maketh a wise head. " Re
gardless of these wise sayings ,
don't you know that a man who
doesn't know anything to talk
about is likely to make a failure
talking ? Yet we know men who
talk all the time and you couldn't
hear a talking machine beside them
nor stop them with a steamboat
whistle. But with all this these
great talkers got their start some
where. Someone must have list
ened attentively to their flowing
language. Let them talk. Tell
everybody to talk- but don't gos
sip. Don't say mean things about
your neighbor who may be.just as
Joood as you arc perhaps better ,
for while you may be talking about
him , he is perhaps just simply
minding his own business and mo
lesting no one. Oh ! These would
be reformers who can't let other
.people alone nor attend to their
own affairs properly. If a man
won't talk they'll say something
to agrivatc him and make him.
They are always hearing that you
said something or that you are.
going to do so and so. They will
surmise something and tell you
they heard it , just to get you to
deny or affirm that it is true. '
Meddlesome Matties who are pry
ing into affairs which do not con
cern them and people who think
you are making such a mistake if
you do not do just as they do , but
l !
we wouldn't for the world. Where
is the good old people who always
try to say a good word for every
one or when some meddlesome
Matty berates someone for doing
or not doing this or that , to answer
them with a sigh which might be
read as plain as bright letters that
glow. Oh ! That everyone was
perfect ! You , and you who are
finding fault with others. Do you
not live in a glass liouse ? And do
you think you have a fence around
it or that you can put a fence
around it by showing up the fault
of your neighbors ? Do you imag
ine that no one knows the little
secret of your faults ? That you
hide them securely enough to go
boldly out and tell that which is
.
untrue of your neighbor but possi
bly true of yourself or some mem
ber of your family ? If it were
true do you profit and if not what
was your provocation ? It is well >
that people do not accept every
story they hear. They judge- I
each , the interest of the party tel it
ling the story and as to what pos ittl itM
sible object he may have in coloring tl
tltl
ing the different parts of it. Some tl
tltc
people try to be especially effective tc
tca
ive by pretending friendship for a
the party they have a horrible tale
to tell about. Let every fair mind
ed person get his hammer and be
gin knocking against the knockers fi
who are gossip mongers. They fia
will not remain with good people a
if they arc silenced. They are the ir
cockle burrs , Russian thistles or
sand burrs--of society and when
weeded oiil of the fields of good | ai
society , thrive along the hedges
and byways.
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL tL
Chris Ditmer , of Seige , was in ;
YJ
Roy DeWoody went down to
Ainswortn for a short visit Tues
day morning.
Max Viertel , the Crookston mer
chant , was doing business- town
the first of the week.
At the citizens caucus last night
Geo. Elliott , Chas. Sparks and
Joe Yeast were nominated for vil
lage trustees.
Geo. Trace well sold several hors
es and wagons on the street last
Saturday at public auction. They
brought good prices.
N. M. Cunningham returned
Monday morning and resumed
charge of the weather office. Mr.
Gercn left Tuesday morning for
Chicago.
J. H. Searby came down from
his ranch near Crookston Monday
and called at this office and set his
subscription in advance to The
DEMOCRAT.
James Galloway and Gus Erick-
son came in from their ranch Mon
day where they have been for sev
eral months feeding cattle and fix
ing up the ranch ,
Ye editor of the DEMOCRAT de
parted Monday morning for a vis
it to Omaha and other eastern
points. He probably will be gone
a week or ten days.
W. G. Ballard , of Woodlake ,
was in the city last Friday. He
called at this office and set his sub
scription ahead and ordered some
stationary with his brand printed
thereon.
35 cars of ice were shipped from
here last week by the Railroad
Co. to Chadron to fill one of their
new ice houses , which has just
been completed at that place. The
ice averaged 20 inches thick.
Report of school district No. 46
for month ending March 6. No.
of days taught , 20 ; number of pu
pils enrolled , 5 ; no one tardy nor
absent ; one visitor.
MARY GREWE , Teacher.
An oyster supper will be given
at the Ward school house Friday
evening , March 20. A short pro
gram will be rendered. The pro
ceeds to go for purchasing a dict
ionary for the school.
M. Jelly and wife , of Sparks ,
were in town the first of the week
and made this office a pleasant vis
it. He tells us that he is expect
ing his brother , Thadeus Jelly and
family , of Illinois , soon and that
they will make their future home
in Cherry county.
Morning subject at the M. E.
church next Sunday , "The Christ
ian's Righteousness Must Exceed
That of the Scribes and Pharisees. '
Evening : A gospel temperance
service will be held that promises
to be very helpful and beneficial.
All are cordially invited to come
ind worship with us.
G. W. Sisler , of Crookston , was
in town Wednesday. He callec
it this office and signed for the
DEMOCRAT. He tells us that his
iwo daughters , Sadie and Bell ,
ivho have been visiting at Redwood
Minn. , returned home Tuesday
.veil satisfied to live in Nebraska
md Cherry county in particular.
Frank Armstrong , a brother-in-
aw of Chas. Wayne Ray , pastor
f the M. E. church at this place ,
lied at his homo in Riley , Ind. ,
? cb. 2T , 1903. Mr. Armstrong ,
t will be rememberd , visited here
vith his brother-in-law for about
hree months this winter in hopes
hat the climate would jbe beneficial
o his health. He returned home
month or six weeks ago.
Down the River
Martin Becker went to town the
irst of the week.
This country will be covered with
flood if the snow keeps on thaw-
ag-
agThe ;
The little baby of Dave Archer .
nd wife died Thursday. Feb. 26 ,
f paralysis.
Albert Haley and family , who
red southeast of Sparks two or
iree- miles , recently moved to
parks. Mf. Haley carries the
M frpffi Sparks ttrYuftutine ,
Grace Grooms was on the sick
list a few days last week but is re
ported better at this writing.
They are building a fine bridge
across the Minnechaduza that will
last a few years longer than the
old one.
Mr. Stanley , of Norden , while
visiting his sister's school on Shad-
ley creek | was suddenly attacked
by the mumps.
The school in the Kewanee dist
rict was closed March 6. An en
tertainment was given and all re
ported a good time.
There has been some talk of hav
ing a daily mail from Norden to
Valentine. Whether it will be a
success or not we do not yet know.
YOUNGSTER.
Pcnbrook Quills
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The blizzard spoilt the dance.
A. Haley has moved to Sparks.
Frank Grooms went to Norden
Wed.
John Owens is skinng cattle this
week.
- Bert Hutchison will go to Seat
tle , Wash.
Wm. Grooms was in Sparks
Tuesday.
Mr. Brown was on the sick list
last week.
Mr. Burse took in the dance
Friday night.
Dick Owens lost several head of
cattle recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Morrison went to
Norden Tuesday.
A large crowd was at Penbrook
Tuesday evening.
Alice Bassford returned from
Rosebud Saturday.
Alf Lawrence lost seven head of
cattle in the last storm.
Tommy Jelly came down from
the Fort Saturday night.
Julius A. Brewer was in Valen
tine Saturday on business.
Dick Burdick went to town Sat
urday with a load of hogs.
Charles Brinda and wife were
Valentine callers Saturday. .
Frank Grooms and sister , Mar
tha , went to Valentine Sat.
The dance down the river Fri
day night was well attended.
Mr. Tillson , of Penbrook , went
to town the last of last week.
Grandpa Grooms visited in this
neighborhood for a few days.
Kert Gorden went to Valentine
Saturday with a lo ad of hogs.
John Jacquins and Roy Kuskie
went to Merriman last week.
Having sown our wild oats , we
now feel satisfied with the results.
Miss Crowe will stay at' Sparks
during the rest of her school term.
The Sparks school commenced
Monday with Stella Crowe as teach
er.
Mr. Burdick and Miss Randall
were out to the party Saturday
night.
We received our first ad vice last
week from Weary Willie , of
Rocky Corner.
A. Haley brought out a new s
range stove Saturday night ; ; ve
iid not learn who for.
Mr. Lawrence , who was winter
ing cattle for Hancock , turned his
bunch over to their owncr. *
The birthday party that was
Ijiven Saturday night by the organ
committee was well attended and ;
iverybody reports a good time.
DIED : At Valentine Friday ,
Feb. 27 , at 5 o'clock a. m. , after
)
two weeks illness , the infant
laughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave
Archer , of Sparks.
. loved one from our midst is ffone ,
It has crossed to life's other side.
} ur faith is strong , it wont be long-
Till we shall meet heyond the tide.
Last week we received our first tc
ompliments on our matrimonial
.dvertisement and we are very f (
A
haukful to Weary Willie , of
N
tocky Corner , for his advice , but ,
re are afraid he is talking from
xperience. But never mind we J <
rill be alont : up that way to get
larried some of these days.
At One
Half the Cost
has better strength and
flavor than many so-call
ed "fancy" brands.
Bulk coffee at the same
price is not to be com
pared with Lion in quality.
In I lb. firht. .
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Educational Department.
BY A PEESHMAff
Mabel Helzer has changed her
seat near the front , and leaves her
former schoolmate lonely.
Bernice Kief spent Saturday and
Sunday at her home near Arabia
and returned fo school Monday
mornng.
Arthur Campbell went out to his
home near Norden I Thursday and
remained until Sunday visiting
with his parents and friends.
Albert Yeast called at the school
liouse one day last week. He
closed his school and spent a few
days in town visiting relatives and
friends.
Two or three weeks ago we stat
ed thro the school notes that there
were five members in the graduat
ing class which was a very serious
mistake , there being six ; , just a
half dozen "sweet girl graduates"
in the class of 1903. "We are very
sorry for the mistake and apolo
gize to the class.
Report of school district No. 10
for month beginning Feb. 2 and
ending Feb. 27. Number of days
taught , 20 ; number of pupils en
rolled , 13 ; number of days all pu
pils attended , 1751 ; average daily
attendance , 8 ; tardy but not ab
sent : Viola Beed.
CLAKA DUNHAM , Teacher.
Business Notices.
Notices under this heading 5 cents per line
each insertion. Among reading matter , 10 cents
per line each insertion.-
All kinds of heavy hardware and
wagon wood stock at E. Breuklanders.
20-tf
Ranch 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 per month the year round.
JOSEPH LANGEK , Norden , Nebr.
I am going to run the town
herd this summer .and solicit your
patronage. All stock entrusted to
my care will receive careful hand
ling. 51 U. BOTER.
Estrayed from my range 9 miles
southwest of Valentine on the
Niobrara river one'heifer branded
lazy j on left hip and one heifer
branded half circle on left shoulder
ind hip. Jonx SEDLACEK ,
Yalentine , Neb.
Kotice.
I have fourteen of fifteen regis-
ered Hereford Bulls , from one to
ihree years old , for sale or trade ,
ilso three full blood Galoway
Bulls at my ranch 25 miles south
f Valentine and 20 miles west of
iVoodlake. W. Gr. BALLARD ,
7 tf Woodlake , Ncbr.
Wanted.
) XE HORSE Dark bay or black ,
weight about 1000 Ibs , well broken
o saddle and bridle and suitable
or military purposes. Single
ooter and good walker desired.
Lddress , box No. 4 , Ft. Niobrara ,
Nebraska. . 74i
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at the
"DEMOCRAT.
Woodlake School Report.
Grammar Dept.
No.of pupils enrolled , 32 ; aver
age daily attendance , 26 ; neither
absent nor tardy : Edna Cunningham -
. ham , Mattie Parks , Vivian Young
and Harrison Wyman.
The pupils of this department
gave an instructive and interesting
program on the afternoon of Mch.
9 , consisting of temperance select
ions and selections of a humorous
character. A large number of
visitors were present.
LILLIAN HEDRICK , Prin.
Primary Dept.
No. of pupils enrolled , 55 ; aver-
daily attendance , 31 ; neither ab
sent nor tardy : Alvia Richr.rd-
son , Veda Young , Roy Baker ,
Dorwin"Dwight and Herman Mc-
Naniee. LAURA TILLSON ,
Teacher.
Meals Lunches Short Orders TIME TABLE
Great Northern Line
THE KANGAROO . at O'neill , Kebr.
I t > > H " E ± V iJi Going East , Golnjr West.
Leaves 10:10 a. m. Arrives 9:50 p. ra.
Passenger , daily except Sunday.
" 'Jonnections with Elkhoru trains east and
First class meals at all "hours ,
' .
west-bound from all points west of O'Neill.
day and night. Oysters in Shortest route to Sioux City and beyond.
connections for Sioux Falls , Minneapolis
Through
season. Pies , cakes , doughnuts
apolis , St. Taul and all points north and west.
nuts always on hand. Buy local tickets to O'2sTellI.
FJIED ROOEBS , G. P. A.
E.D.Cohota , Prop. Sioux CIty.IoTra
GET AT THIS
YOUR OFFICE *
Can Satisfy You in Oualitv Price and Workmanship
ce :
HEADQUARTERS FOR'
WINES , LIQUORS AND CIGARS
OF THE CHOICEST BRANDS
Valentine - - Nebraska
W. T. Bishop ,
N STABLE
The W-ilbcr Barn
Your Patronage Solicited.
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 ,
Cliarbonneau & Taylor
If your CATTLE SUFFER
from LICE , IICH or MANGE
USE CHLORO NAPTHOLEUM
9 B
Sold by Quigley & Chapman ,
valentine , $ ebr.
Richards & Comstock ,
Ellsworth , Nebr.
John Bowers ,
Edward Parry. Borers & Parry ,
s
Lively , Feed and Sale Stable ,
Good Rigs , Careful DriTeri ,
Reasonable Pricos.
Tne Walcott Bam. First Stable East of Blotter's Saloon.
flf You E
IT FILLEDAT
AT
ATOHLE'S
WITH A FINE LINE OF CANDIES.
YGO WAUT A WII
w SBfisii n . ! . .
a j oed one.
The place to get the best Windmill , also pumps and Tanks.
First doorsoiUh of the Donoher House
Highest cash price paid for 55ides a d Purs.
- - - Valentine. Nebr
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