Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, July 13, 1905, Image 8
THE VALENTINE DEMOCRAT I. M. RICE EDITOR Mutual companies pay lasses in full. No discount I. M. RICE , Agent. Penbrook Quills. Everyone complains of a dull Fourth. Fate Graddy has returned from Belle Fourcho , S. D. Walter Seaman and Clarence Hutchison hac gone to S. Dakota. We seem to be dumped into the lap of summer with scant cere mony. Mrs. Razey and Mrs. Hittle were visitors at Mrs. Theo. Till- son's Saturday. While riding rapidly , Harry Whetstone's horse fell , breaking Harry's collar bone in two places. Dr. March reduced the fracture. The Misses Tillson are enjoying their vacation after their long terras in the school room. Miss Tillson having taught ten and a half months without intermission. Mrs. Lew Hutchison is sick. Her husband consulted the doctor at Ft. Niobrara. The doctor de ferred giving any medicine until by an examination of the sputa at the laboratory he could determine the nature of her ailment. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hutchison have had the dignity of grand parents thrust upon them , their daughter , Mrs. Alice Strain , being the proud mother of a bouncing boy. Nebraska is never short on the most important productions. EAGLE. Sparks D. E. Owens went to Norden Saturday. A little more of that glorious sunshine please. Aetna Breaclibill and Jake went to town Saturday. Sam Burk is working at John Grooms' , Jr. , at present. Jim Burgctt got lost recently after being out to see his girl. Miss Mary Jaquains commenced work at Mr. Smith's Monday. Miss Delia Osborne is taking music lessons at Jim Hudson's. Wm. Allen and wife were out Sunday in their new § 85 buggy. Miss llattie Todd came on the mail Friday night from Valentine. Several from this locality took ia the circus at Valentine Satur day. Misses Lillie and Grace Grooms were visitors in this locality Sun day. day.Miss Miss Minnie Hornback visited with her many friends in this lo cality recently. We feel quite proud to see the Eagle is able to be out once more with the rest of us. Youngster , from down the riv er , took dinner with the Porcupine the first of the week. Miss Myrtle Jacquains returned from Omaha recently , and now seems well on the road to recovery. A meeting will be held Satur day at Sparks to make arrange ments for the Old Settlers lie- union. The church at Sparks has been improved recently , there is now seat room for about fifty more people. John Grooms , Sr. , and family and John Grooms , Jr. , and family spent Sunday at Mrs. M. J. Grooms' . The Porcupine's dog took up with Deacon's mule last week and they are now running at "large on the streets of Sparks. Miss Martha and Elsa and Ches ter Grooms , and Misses Lillie and Grace Grooms took dinner with j their brother and cousin , Frank , ' Monday. While we lia\Te been sitting here penning these items , we look through the window and see our NOTICES. Order of Hearing and Notice of Probate of Will In fie County Court of Cherry County , Ne- brasK i. STATIC OF NEBRASKA. COUXTY OK CHKKKV. To the heirs and to all persons interested in the estate of Will jam Binirham , dece.ise4 : On readirglbe petition of Enos B Birn. . pray ing that the instrument tiled in ihi * Court on the 7th day of July , 1905 , and purporting to he the last will and testament ot the said deceased , may be proved and allowed , and recorded as the last will and testament of William Riugiiam , de-eased ; that slid instrument be a-lm'ttcl 10 probate , and the administration of said estate be granted to Himself as executor Tt is hereby ordered that yu and all per ns interested in said matter , hiay , and do appear at the county court to be held in and for said county on the 20th day of July , A. D. 190.1. at 10 o'clock a , in. , to show came , if any there be , whv the prayer of the petitioner should not be gra'nted.an'l that notice of the pendency of said petition and that the hearing thereof be given lo all persons interested in said matter by puo- lishing .1 copy of this order in the V dentine Democrat a weekly newspaper printed in said county , for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 7th day of July. A I ) 1903. SEAL W. K. TOWNE. - * 20 3 County Judge. mule looking over the fence. Poor old fellow. For nine long years he has waited for his freedom. ( You know it was a secret between the mnlo and his master that when the Porcupine got married he was going to give the mule to his mother-in-law. ) His head is get ting gray , while his plaintive Ah , he ! Ah , he ! brings back recollec tions of by gone , happy days , while the half-dozen chickens have all died from old age , and a few days ago the Porcupine lost his moustache. But still , we see fu ture prosperity in the distance. PORCUPINE. Weather Data. The following data , covering" a per iod of 15 years , have been complied from the Weather Bureau records at Valentine , Nebr. They are issued to show the conditions that have pre- vailec1 , during the month in question , for the above periotl of years , but must not be construed as a forecast of the weather conditions for the coming mcnth. JULY- TEMPERATURE. Mean or normal 73 ° The warmest month was that of 1890 with an average of 76s The coldest month was that of 1891 with an average of 68 ° The highest was 106 ° on GthlS99 , The lowest was 41 ° on 9 , 1895 PRECIPITATION. Average lor month 3 15 inched. Average number of days with .01 of an inch or more 9 The greatest monthly precipitation was 7.97 inches in 1900. The least monthly precipitation was 0 54 inches in 1895. The greatest amount of precipita tion recorded in any 24 consecutive hours was 2 77 inches on 4-5 , 1900. The greatest amount of snowfall recorded in any 24 consecutive hours ( record extending to winter of 1884 85 only ) was 0 inches. CLOUDS AMD WEATHER Average number of clear days , ] 4 ; partly cloudy , 12 ; cloudy,5. WIXD. The prevailing winds have h or from the S. The average hourly velocity of the wind is 10.6 miles. The highest velocity of the wind was 52 miles from the W on H , 1893 JOHN J. M'LEAN , Observer Weather Bureau. An Opportunity We want a man in this locality to sell the WHEELER & WILSON Sewing Machine. We can offer ex ceptional induce ments to someone who commands a horse and wagon and can devote his time to advancing the sales of our product. Energetic men find our proposition a money-maker , ca pable of development into a permanent and profitable business. WRITE AT ONCE Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co. 72 and 74 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO JLow Excursion Bates to \Francisco , JLos Angeles , Port- ' land , Tacoma , Seattle , etc. , Via the North-Western Line , will be in effect from all stations July C , 7 , 8,11,12,13 , 25 , 26 and 27 , with favorable return limits , on ac count of various meetings. Two fast trains to the Pacific Coast daily. The Overland Limited ( electric light ed throughout ) , less than three days en route. Another fast train is "The California Express" with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. For rates , tickets , etc. , apply to agents Chicago & North-West ern B'y. 2G3 Low Iliitcs tf > Denver Colo. , Via the North-western Line. Ex cursion tickets will be sold August 12 and 13 , with favorable return limits , on account of various meet ing. Apply to agents Chicago & Northwestern Ey. 2G5 Low Kates to Detroit , Mich. , Via the Northwestern Line , for tickets to be sold August 13 and 14 , with favorable return limits , on ac count of Imperial Palace Dramatic Order Knights of Khorasson. Apply to agents Chicago & Northwestern Ey. 2G5 Excursion Kates to Colortftlo Utah ami the Blach Hilts , Via the North-western Line. Be ginning June 1st excursion tickets will be sold to Denver , Colorado Springs , Pueblo , Salt Lake City , Bot Springs , Dead\vood , Lead and Custer , S. D , etc , good to return until October 31st. A splendid op portunity is offered for an enjoy able vacation trip. Several fine trains via the North-western Line daily. Apply to agents Chicago & North-western E'y. 2110 SO YEARS' EXPERIENCE ATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS &c , Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention Is probably patcntable. Communica tions strictly conUdential. Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest ncency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice , without charge. In the Scientific A handsomely Illustrated weekly. T.nrgest cir culation of any ecientlflc Journal. Terms , $3 f yciir ; four months , | L Sold by all newsdealers. " " " " ch Office. 123 F SU Washington. DC MILL PRICES FOR FEED , PerCwt. Per Ton. Bran , sacked $ 85 § 1600 Shorts , sacked 95 18 00 Screenings , sacked 60 11 00 Chop Feed , sacked 1 05 20 00 Corn , sacked 09 17 00 Chop Corn , sacked 95 IS 00 Oats , sacked 1 40 25 00 1M-P-A-N-S Tabules Doctors find A good prescription For mankind The 5-cent package s enough for usual occas- sions. The family bottle ( 0 cents ) contains a supply for a ypar. All dniueists sell them. TIMK TABLE Great Northern Line atO'nuill , Nobr. ( Joing East. ( JoinWest. . Leaves 10:10 a. in. Arrives 9:50 : p. in. Passenger , daily except Sunday. ' 'onnections with Elkhorn trains east and west-bound from all points west of O'Neill , shortest route to Sioux City and beyond. Through connections fvr Sioux Falls , Minne apolis , St. Paul and all points north and west , iuy local ti'kets to O'Neill. ROGERS , G , P. A. Sioux City .Toxva THE NORTH-WESTERN LIKE Only Double Track It ail road buticecn Minsonri It leer ttntl Chivayo. Direct line to St I'anl-Slittnean- olis. Dh-ect line to Black Hill * . Al > jtly to ncart-Ht agent for rates map * ami time F. W. Jersig Valentine. Nebr Cattle branded as shown Jin cut on left side , loin or hip. Range between the Gordon and Snake south of the Niobrara river ALONZO HEATH Postofflce address Cody , Nebraska On left side. Ilor- ses left shoulder. Range nortft Cutcomb Lake Garner Brothers. Cody , Nebr. Anywhere on cat tle. Horsp ? on left shoulder. RaneeNorfc Eli. F. T. Brackett Riege. Nebr. Braud Registered 0 1490 Brand right sidej Dr hip Horses same on right shoulder Range , Niobrara 6 miles south of Kilgnre J.T. . Stetter , Valentine , Nebr. Otherbrands : Horses branded : II , < or + on leit shoulderO left tliigh. Range on Boaniman , Gordon , Snake and Sand Creek. Sawyer Bros. Postofflce address. OaairNebr. . G. K. Sawyer has charge of these cat tle Horses I > S on left shoulder. Pome stockBpl left side sa n 3 left thigh. Range on Snake Kuan Brothers Woodlake Neb John Roan's private mark , slit in left ear Nebraska Land and Feeding Co. Jartlett Richards Pres Will GComstock , V. P. Chas C Jamison Sec&Treas Cattle branded on any part of animal ; aiso the following brands : horses branded the same Range betweej Gordon on the F.E , &M. V.R. R.an 5 Jyannis on B , & M. R. R. In Northweaterr Nebraska. Address , BAB.TLKTT Ellsworth. Nebraska. R M Faddis& Co. Postofflce address Valentine or Kennedy. Some branded jon left thigh ITor.ics on left shoul der or thigh Soni3 left tlioul der or thigh Som * :0ii : right thigh or shoulder , WILLIAM REAMER Gordon , Nebr. Cattle branded same as cut on leftside. Horses aj ? branded-- on left shoulder. Range 6 miles south of Irwin , P. II. Young. Simeon. Nebr. Cattle branded as cut on left side Some CLY ° n Mr side. " "T ° 11 'eft ' jaw of V horses. y on UnrdoCreek north of Sandy Williams. Mc-rriman. Nohr. IVIosHy on left side. Some on right side. Horses same on left shoulder. Range Lake Creek , S , D. 0. P. Jordan. Ro3obudSD Horses and cattle same as cut ; also CJ BE JJ on right hip. Rane on Oak and Butte creeks. i A liberal reward for information leading to detection of rustlers of stock bearing any of these brands. A. Benson. Address Arabia Nebraska. Range North of Niobrara river. J. B. Lord Simeon Neb Stock branded same as cut back ? f right shoulder and on right hip Range on the Niobrara James Goodfellow. Cody. Nebr. Cattle branded on left side. Horses J3 on left Jaw. Range Between the Niobrara and .Medicine . Lake , N. S. .Rowley Kennedy , - Nebraska. Same as cut on left side and hip , aud ou left shoulder of hor ses. AlsoKgM on left side MBl-ind hip. P -f on left side. cat- t'e brand ed husk- ng pp-K ( either side up ) on leftside or p on left jaw and left shoulder of horses , i on left hip of horses. Chi Psi Cattle Co. Edward Lewis , foreman. Wood Lake , Nobr. Cattle branded as in cut on right side. Range : 6 miles east of Simeon on Cronin - ran ch. . C. W. Bennett Smeon Neb a Stock branded with 7 on left hip also same as cut Range between Gordon and Snake creeks and on the Niobrara river J P GARDINER Postoflice address Cody , Nebraska On'eft ' side of cat tle ; horses O right armRange Range , north and south of Niobrara ' south verl'2-miles eat of Cody George Heyne Cody , Neb Brand registered N31027 Horses branded on left shoulder Ranee north and south of Cutcomb Lake in Cherry Co Albert Whipple & Sons Rosebud , S , D. Cattle branded SOS on left side OSO on rightslde Some cattle also have aj jon neck Some with A on left shonlder and some branded with two bars across hind qnar- jters. Souio Texas cattle bnuicfed S O on left side and somej on left side. Horses br.\uded SOS on left hio. Some cattle branded AW bar connected on both sides and laffcliin of horses. SWEENEY BROS. Postoffice address ' King , Neb Cattle branded as on cut ; horses branded same as cattle except reversed S , See block Range Stever and Stepheneon Lakes and South ? 300 reward will be paid to any person for in. formation leading to the arrest and convict ! , n of any person or persons stealing cattle with tl e above brand. D. A. Hancock Marshall , Mo. or Siraeon , Nebraska Cattle branded on leftside as on cut ; also 16 an left side witli IZ on left hip of some cattle ; also S46 on right side. Horse brand , rake a\d 1C on left shoulder or hip. Z on left jar ? Home ranch on Dewey Lake. Range on Niobrara River , east of' Fort Niobrara ; all in Cherry County. Nebraska. A T DAVIS Postofflce address Hyannis , Neb On right side horses on left shoulder also cattle on right side Range 16 miles north of lljanni C. H. Little. Merrlman , NeJr. On either side Horses same on hip. Also Q RangeLake Creek SD PIKF BROS Postoffice address Crookston , Neb Cattle branded PE on either hip or right side. Horses PE on left shoulder. Range On Minne- chaduza 5 miles east of Crookston , G.H. Seager Postofflce address E Cody , Neoraska Jaltle branded as on a .s sutonleft side , hip S < md shoulder ; horses lame le iange. Snake Creek leLa La Pat Peiper Simeon Nebr. G. W. BEAMEB. . Gordon , Nebr. Cattle banded on leftside a iu cut , 6-Inch box and 254-Incb circle Brand regtstereiJj. Horses branded iteft BhouM 'der. ' Stt inchc circle. 1-ln box. Registered 876. Range-6 nUles south Irwln on Niobrara river. G. TV. McFarland ValenUae , Nebr Cattle branded as In cut on left side. side.Old Old stock 2 Y Range : four miles east of Fort Niobrara , io-th and south of Berry bridge the Robert Quisenbery Postofflce address Simeon , Nebr. 8 left hip on Y cattle. Horses same on right shoulder. Range on Snake River. FRANK MOOLE Postofflce address Cody , Nebraska On either side cattle herdmark left ear clipped and rieht ear split ; h rses o.anded isame on left ah oulder IRange on Niob an , nd Medicine Canyon D. Stinard. Valentine , Nebr. State Brand reg istered 1554. Cattle and horses branded same as cut on left hip. Range 2 miles east of Ft. Nio brara , Parmelee Cattle Co. Rosebud , S.D , * Cattle branded as cut on left side with etripe under tail. Horses branded left thigh. Range on Soldier creek. Metzger Bros. , King Neb Cherry Co Branded on left side and thigh. Earmark , square crop right ear Horsts have same brand on left thigh. Range on Gor don and Snake ! Creeks , , T A. Hetcanl oj $25O will be paid to any nrson for information leading to the arrest and final conviction of any person or persons steal- Ing catlle with above brand. Jos. Bristol Valentine , Kebr. Range on Nio brara river four' mileneastof Ft. Niobrara. Hones and cattle branded ix B connected on left hip or side aa shown lo cat H A BUCK. Postofflce addrtss Hy&nnis. Neb Branded on left sida Range eighteen miles north of Yvannls J. A. YARYAN Pullman , Nebr Cattle branded JY on rlghtside Horses branded JY on right shoulder Reasonable reward for any information leading to the re covery of cattle strayed from my range. J.F. Swain Sparks , Nebr. Cattle branded on ft side as shown n cut. Range South of Sparks on Nio brara river. C. E. Wnght. Valentine Nebr. " Brand registere4 .anywhere on right side. D. M. Sears. Kennedy , Nebr. Cattle branded on cut.Ieft side iome oa left hip. Horses same on aft shoulder. Range Square ake. TV. E. Haley Valentine Neb : Brand registered No 200 Range In Sh&rps Ranch and Gterman precincts 6 mHea south of Kllgore