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About Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930 | View Entire Issue (April 15, 1909)
Historical Society r /ALEN / I. M. Bice , Editor and Proprietor VALENTINE , NEBE. , THURSDAY , APETL 15 , 1909. Volume 24 , No. THE A Manufactured by U. S. WIND ENGINE & PUMP CO. , is retailed by Red Front Merc. Co. In our "Model A" you will find all the uptodate principles carried out , and we do not think we are exaggerating when we claim that it is the most practical , successful and reliable steel mill on the market today. Call and see it. Red Front JVSerc. Co. Garden From the Grriswold Seed Co. , of Lincoln , Nebr. We have a full line of new seeds in bulk and packages , and we guarantee them to be the best on the market for this section of the country- Onion Sets of all kinds in cluding the Early Multipliers. Alfalfa. Clover. Blue Grass. Flower Seeds. T tl ! H ® "fl Frank Fischer G Eureka ROBERT McGEBR , Propr. Fine Wines , Liquors and Cigars Bourbon Whiskies : Rye Whiskies : Old Crow , \ * Sherwood , Hermitage , Guchenheimer , Cedar Brook , Sunny Brook , Spring Hill , and 27 year old andjas , E , Pepper , O , F , C , Taylor , These whiskies were purchased in bond and came direct from the U. S. gov ernment warehouse. They are guar anteed pure and unadulterated. Un excelled for family and medical use. Three Star Hennessy and Dreyfus Brandies , Imported Gordon and DeKuyper Gins , Guinness's Extra Stout. Bass Ale , Storz Blue -Ribbon and Budweiser Beer , Valentine = Nebraska * 2 ? - f For First Class Job Work Call on The Real Confession of Story. Milt Latta/met with the com mercial club last Friday night in stead of h'olding a meeting at the f.ourt house as was suggested in last week's DEMOCRAT Mr. Lat- la brifly narrated his trip to Lin coln , following the sheriff dovn there on Friday the preceding week , were he secured an inter view with Samuel L. Story , the self-confessed murderer of Fred Smith Oct. 11 , 11)08. ) near Valen tine. Aftur securing a former con fession from Story , which was printed in THE DraiociiAT two weeks ago , Mr. Littta began to suspect that the truth was not told. The story didn't sound reasonable. It didn't have the ring of truth in it and savored of a fixed up story , and poorly fixed , too , considering the after actions and conduct of Story. Mr , Latta went down to Lincoln to see Story after he was lodged in his final home , the state penitentiary , to which he was sent - t nced for life upon his plea of guilty of murder in the second de gree. Thinking that now that his sentence was pronounced and that the convict might be willing to tell the truth. Mr. Latta secured another con fession in which Story says he planned to kill Fred Smith before leaving Douglas , \Vyo. , and that he purchased a revolver for that purpose. He suggested to Smith that they save their money at Chadron and ride in a box car from there to Longpine. Fred Smith paid - a brakey § 2 to carry th m through the division , and Stor.v planned to kill Smith on the way down and dump him out , but it was dark and he couldn't see whether or not anyone was around nor how to do the job and get rid of him without the fear of run ning into a town befor the job was complete , and that blood stains on the car , too , was perhaps a thing to be feared. Story finally decid ed to attract the attention of the conductor at Valentine and get put off here. After eating breakfast Smith wanted to walk sround town but Story , fearing that he would be recognized and drawn iato con versation , told him that there was nothing to see in this little town and wanted to go on down the road to the Niobrara river , where he told Fred there was some firie scenery. Upon arriving at the river Fred inquired where the scenery was , and Story led the way down the river and finally ad mitted that he guessed he had missed the place and that it must be up the river. Smith replied thai it sure wasn't here. Then Story said he was tired and asked Smith to lay down anrl rest and sleep until the next train came along , and that as the traing al ways slowed up at the bridge they would have no trouble in climbing aboard. His idea was to get Smith to go asleep and then shoot him and take his money , but Fred did not seem inclined to sleep as he had slept on the way down from' Chadron during the previous night , and after laying down for awhile together , Story got up and walked over to the river only a few feet away and hoped not to arouse Fred when he could return and do the job while he slept , but Fred arose and sat upon the ground facing the river and with his el bows on his knees was rubbing his eyes and face in his hands when Story moved noiselessly around behind him , fearing that if he de layed any longer that someone would wander along and again foil his attempt , he placed his revolver within only a few feet of Smith's head and fired the fatal shot. Fred Smith fell over sideways upon the "TO EVERY MAN who values his I personal appearance , and to every woman who values her personal appear ance , we extend a cordial invitation to look over our Spring and Summer line of mer chandise. Our showing includes new pretty patterns in Lawns at medium prices. Attractive assortment in Muslin under wear , and neat patterns in the new Side band goods. Also the latest models in apparel for young and middle aged men , such as Cluett and Monarch Shirts , Arrow Collars. Wonder Hose Sox , Tiger Plats , Florsheim Shoes , etc. See our windows Ask For Trading Stamps ground and died instantly. Story hurriedly rilled the pock ets of Smith in search of the mon ey which he supposed Smith car ried with him and expected to get between § 300 and $400. He se cured about § 45 and some certifi cates of deposit. Story then hast ily rolled the body in the river and after tearing up all of Smith's papers of identification threw them into the river and started on foot to wards Woodlake , fearing he might be observed too close to the scene of the crime. | y When asked why he didn't tell the truth of his crime before ; Story replied that he hadn't received his sentence yet and feared the ex treme penalty. So this is the whole story-of the crime a cold blooded , deliberate , premeditated murder. Easter at St. John's Church. The Easter services at St. John's church began with a six o'clock celebration of the Holy Eucharist. The church was artistically deco rated with potted plants , including Easter lillies with cut flowers for the altar. At the later high celebration the church was filled and the services were worshipful and inspiring. The sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to the two infant children , Mary Jane Green and Raymond Ormesher. At the evening service the church was again crowded with an appreciative congregation. Min- nechaduza lodge No. 192 , A. F. and A. M. , ucre guests at this service. The music was rendered by the vested choir , assisted by Mrs. 0. H. Cornell and Mr. S. W. Green as soloists , and the Misses Flor ence Hanna and Vida M Nation as violinists , together with Misses Mary Hanna and Leola West as accompanists on the organ. The services were inspiring and will long be remembered l y those who were fortunate to be present. St. Nicholas Church. Services will be held in the Catholic church as follows : In Arabia cm Sunday , April 18 , at 10 a. m. In Nenzel on Sunday , April 25. In Valentine on Sunday May 2. Low mass .at S. m. High mass and sermon at 10. a. m. Bene diction of the Blessed Sacrament after mass. At 3 p. m. , instruction for the children. In Crookston on Sunday , May 9 , at 10 a. m. m.Mi Mi BEAEREi Rector. We sell farming implements as well as pthier . " merchandise at reasonable prices. Call and try us. . ' < CROOKSTON NEBRASKA. , MAX E ViERTEL I DFALER IN EVERYTHING. Chartered as a Std.ro .Bnnfc Uhsrtarad aa " 1 , 1884. ' The Valentine , Nebraska. ( Snccessor to ) JAFITALPAIDIN A General Banking SS5 000. Exchange and 9 Collection .Business. G. H. CORNELL , President. J. T. MAY , Vice-president. M. V. r " in " 7" a I CONFECT : BRY Tobaccos and Cigars. Canned Goods , Lunch Counter. IPios 5 Phone R 7 Jj Stetter & Tobien , Props. 5 /jij'ijij HIM g i All Kinds of Fresh and Salt Meats. . . . jSt = yrvy. " "ivfgtc U - ill buy your Cuttle , Hogs , jj Poultry , Horses , Mules and anything you have to sell. t&sfLXLfg & 'sXZ' J ? 1 I Valentine , Nebraska , has received a complete line of new , high grade 5 j which are being offered at the lowest prices pos- r | sible , the margin of profit being only reasonable. | Prices are within the reach of all and plainly mark"C ed on every article. 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