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VOLUME 23H VALENTINE. NEBRASKA. THURSDAY , SEPTEMBER 12. 1907. NUMBER Hf
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If your bath room is equipped with modern , high-grade
sanitary fixtures , it not oijly reflects credit upon your good judg
ment and taste but proves your knowledge of the value of
n sanitation.
( fctatfdai'a ' Porcelain Enameled Ware is not only
beautiful and durable but absolutely sanitary as well. When
you decide to install new bath room equipment let us quote
you a price on these guaranteed fixtures. They cost less than
you think and our charges for installing are reasonable. Our
work is done by competent men and we guarantee it to be
high grade and plec.sc you. Orders for repair work given
prompt attention.
ere.
iscount
on all of our Canvas Shoes , and Ladies'
Children's and Men's Oxfords and Slip
pers ; also , on Ladies' Shirt Waists and
Skirts. A few of those fine Shirts left
at 50c each
CLOTHIER
Valentine ,
We handle a full line of Ladies' and Gent's
Shoes at a reasonable price. Also a special
price on Women's Dress Groods. You get
quick service and a premium coupon -with
every lOc purchase. Give us a call.
PHONE 97 ,
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GRAIN T BOYER ,
CARPENTER & BUiLDER.
All lands of wood work done to order. Stock tanks made in all sizes
Valentine , - - Nebraska
FRED WUITTEMORE , Pres. CHARLES SPARKS , Cashier
J. W. STETTER , Vice Pres. ORAH L..BRITTON , Ass't. Cashier.
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Valentine , Nebraska
Capital Surplus
$25,000 , VOX * $2,500 , ,
Persons seeking n. place of safety for their tnone3' , will profttby
2 investigating : he methods employed in our business : : ' . : : : : : : :
Read the Advertisetnents ,
OLD SETTLERS HAVE
' K JOLLY GOOD TIME
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The old settlers reunion on North
Table last Saturday was attended
by a large number of people from
the surrounding country and the
"woods was full of people , " soxto
speak , who enjoyed themselves as
a grand old time picnfc. Every
thing went well and there was
something doing all the t ime to
interest those who came to see and
tnar and visit with old time neigh
bors. The following special re
port in detail by Mrs. Lottie
Cramer will be found interesting :
OF PHIZES.
Ball game , Valentine.
Horse race , C. C. Thompson ,
1st and 3rd ; John Osborn , 2nd.
Pony race , Eddie Kelley , 1st ;
Mnt Bishop , 2nd-
Consolation race , Dave Fowler ,
1st ; Ed Holienbeck , 2nd.
Men's foot race , , C. Brunei ! ,
1st ; Wm. Grooms 2nd.
Fat men's race , Bert Hammond.
1st ; D. Fowler , 2nd.
Boys' race , Andrew Galloway ,
1st ; C. Heeman , 2nd.
Boys' race , under 10 , C. J.
Haley , 1st ; Lawrence Rice , 2nd.
Dumb bell contest , Milton Reag-
le.
Standing broad jump , George
Stetter.
Best fall wheaf , Mr. Van Metre.
Oats , T. W. Cramer.
Speltz. Louis Taylor.
Bromus , C. W. Cramer.
Alfalfa , T. W Cramer.
Ear corn , C. M. VanMetre.
Stalks of corn , R. M. Crabb. .
Peck potatoes , VanMetre , 1st ;
J. B. Gaskill , 2nd.
Head cabbage , VanMetre.
Watermelon , Webster Wertz.
J doz. beets , Jas. Searby.
k do/ , carrots , Mrs. Spratt.
Celery , J. B. Gaskill.
Squash , Ralph Crabb.
Pumpkin , Mr. Lower.
Crab apples , apples , plums and
tomatoes , Mr. VanMetre. !
All-purpose team and driving
tiara , Wm. Brosius.
Brood marc , Louis Taylor , 1st ;
T , W. Cramer , 2nd.
Two-year-old mule , Wm.Cramer.
Spring mule , Wm. Shelbourn , i
1st ; T. W. Cramer , 2nd.
Yearling colt , Hazel Caram , 1st ; '
T. W. Crarmr , 2nd. '
Spring colt , Louis Taylor , 1st ;
F. H. Higgin , 2nd.
Calf , Mr. VanMetre. |
Pair Pigs , C. W. Cramer.
Two-year-old colt. Hazel Camm.
Crocheting , Mrs. Sadie Fowler.
Knitting , Lottie Cramer.
Embi'9idery , Mrs. Viertel.N
Plain sewing , Ollie VanMetre.
Patching and darning , Lottie
Cramer.
Loaf bread , Mrs. Halm , v
Cake , Rose Fowler.
Pie , Mrs. Perkins.
Jellies , etc. , Mrs. VanMetre.
Pickles , Lottie Cramer.
Plymouth Rocks , Mrs. Sadie
Fowler.
Miscellaneous chickens , J. F.
Shepard.
Composition , Crookston school.
Art , Crookston school , 1st ; Fairview -
view school , 2nd.
Prettiest baby , W. M' Hooper ,
1st ; Marvin Jeilers , 2nd.
The literary program , with two
exceptions , was carried out as
printed. We were unfortunate in
having a heavy wind and it was
very difficult to make the audience
hear , but those who could hear
pronounced the program a suc
cess. Every number was marked
with careful and thoughtful prep
aration and excellent delivery.
Mr. Reece gave an excellent ad
dress fraught with items of inter
est to the farmer and rancher , and
good advice to husband , wife and
young people.
Rev. Beale is especially thanked
Cluett Coat Shirts , if
I obbj and Neat.
The Harlow Shoe ,
Style , Fit and Quality.
The Arrow Collar ,
Comfort and Wear. '
The Dempster Hat , K *
Durability and { Style. '
< B ? See our window display of ( rent's Furnish
Wf ings for this week. We are closing out a few
odds and ends in liarlow
4R slices at bargain
4RW prices. Watch for them. : : : : : : : : : .
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for assisting us , as he did , without
a previous invitation.
The program committee extend
thanks to everyone who assisted
in furnishing a program.
ELLIOTT B BEUKL AXDER.
A very pretty home wedding
occurred at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. K Elliott at McCann , Neb. ,
Sunday noon , Sept. S , 1907 , when
4heir daughter Blanche M. was
united in the holy bonds of matri
mony to Herbert % . Breuklander
of this city , Kev. J. A. W. John
son of Kilgore performing the
ceremony in the presence of the
family and a few invited friends.
After the ceremony hearty con
gratulations were extended to Mr.
and Mrs. Breuklander , after which
an appetizing dinner was served.
Mr. Breuklander is one of Val
entine's young men of excellent
habits and qualities , has grown to
manhood in this city and is highly
respected by all who know him.
The bride is the youngest daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. N. Elliott
and is one of McCann's charming
ladies.
Miss Mae Gunderson of this
city acted as bride-miiid and L.
Hand acted as best man.
Many were the cost'y ' and useful
presents presented to this worthy
young couple who will occupy
their new home , one of P. F.
Simons' residences on south Cher
ry street , after Sept. 11.
NE Wno WAS THE UK.
FLUTING TABOOED.
Highmore , S. D. , Sept. 9.
Flirting in puMic places is a mis
demeanor in this town.
Acting Mayor J. E. McDonald
has approved an ordinance passed
by the town council making it un
lawful to loiter on the steps of
any church , public building or in
the doorway of any store for the
purpose of visiting or eating candy
or peanuts , or flirting.
Parents and guardians are held
responsible , by the ordinance , for
the behavior of children or ward ? .
Several prominent young couples
are already under surveillance and
arrests are expected. Omaha
Daily News.
CrlERRY CO. SCHOOL NOTES
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The past Cherry county teachers
association will meet in the high
school room at Vatanliiu1 , Satur
day , Sept. li , at 1'JO : p. m. , for
election of officers , organization
and reading circle work.
LULU KORTZ , Co. Supt.
P ter DeCory shipped ton
of cattle to Omaha Tuesday and
went down with them.
We are throughinvoicing * and have odds and Vends -
ends of different Lines to close out at a bargain.
We have got a lot of shoes and shirts which
we will sell below cost. Gome and see.
pROOKSTON , " E VIERTEL
NEBRASKA. :
DEALER IN EVERYTHING.
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what you have to sell.
what you want to buy.
Call and see us. Phone 23
W. A. PETTYGREW , GENERAL MDSE.
Chartered as a State Bant Chartered as a National Bank
June ] , 1884. August 12 , 1902 ,
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Valentine , Nebraska.
( Successor to )
CAPITAL PAID IN A Gi-neral Banking
Exchange and
, x Collection JBusinea * .
G. H. CORNELL , President. J. T. MAY , Vice-president.
M. V , NTOHOLRON. Cashifir.
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All Kinds of Fresh
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Will buy your Cattle ,
Poultry , Horses , jMules and
anything you have to sell.