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The State OF South Carpfina,
seouNTY OF UNION, 4s
In thaaG Gaarta Of ,Psa - -

. ts7,-7-- 49, --KTyp
Hy JOSEPH F. GIsT, Esquirey Judge Of Probate
T0 Reps Earads, 3Eory H. Ed,odrd,. Johr .Jol.
ty, Martha j. Joity j. Benjan,in Tucker, Nan
ME 4. Tacker, Wiiti0m H. Lyics, Joh5. II, Lylcs
and Bsvssaio =. LyIes, grcetiny:
NOU are hereby required to appear at the
Court Of Probate, to bc holden ut Union
Co. House for Union County, on the second
daypf April, a. ID. 1877, to show cause if any
20 xcan, why the Zeal Estate described in the
Petitpn of LaTTA SPENCER. filed in my office,
sa1Q zeal Estate being situate in said County in
SanRc township, bounded by lands of ID. J.
FanfST. B. Bates, Charles T.. Sims and others.
andeonteining about one hundred and twenty
aGrs, should not he paritioned or sold for par
IN alloting to the petitioner, Letta Spencer
wmoiety thereof and the remaining moicty in
4T1al portions to the said Mary f. Edwards.
4ha E. Jolly, Mamie J. Tucker, William b.
8esfJohn NJ. Lylcs and Benjamin F. Lylcs.
E~Stren under my Hand and Seal, this twcn v
= seventh day Of December, in the year of
our Lord ono thousand eight hundred and
seventy six and i'll the onc-hun,lrcl AMI
hrSt year OF American lndcpendcnccJ
- JOSEPH +. GIsTN,
~ Probate Judge.
TO Tie Defendants, Jonx NJ IYLr. md BrxJA-
MIN I. LYLEs:
TAKE NOTICE that the Summons in this ac-
tioh OF which the foregoing is n copy was fled
IN the Office Of the Probate .Judrc for Uninn
County at Union Court House in the County Of
Union IN the State of South c; "olina on tho
9th day of December, 1876.
MUNRO s. MUNRO,
Plaintiff s Attorneys
uhion, Sc, - December, 1S7G-S2l i Ct
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MARRIp>D

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G oy Hey' a. a. James, Mr.. b. +. Tur,Ssa ~ ~ y,
!" T. LONG, all of this County. W
bhlANT-FOWLER.- Married SkmS "a n
Is.., at Hlandyburg, by +. W. Eis63 l56.. Nj,
this County. - "''
tAK AKR-BURGESS. S.--Marrie4 on the 9I
INST, INST, ny +. w. EisonAEsa,, MrX Rom. Fam I
MISS HARRIET BURGEss5 Union.
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Hampton's Address to the People

COLUMBIA, ). u, January l, l877-in accord
unee Win anu undeS the authority given bv the
ahneAeu resolutions Of the House Uf Represcn
1.SeS, hereby call upon all :he faithful. law
SoioinS ana loyal citizens OF South Carolina who
'Sircto MAINTAIN the government OF their choice
W come forward promptly, aud to pay ten per
.e"t' Vi the anoant of the taxes paid bv than
ias' year Due notice will be given to the CHI
Nehs oi each county of the appointment of some
proper aSeht Tor the collection Of the contribu-
uoh nero called for. The resolutions of the
il"uso orhepresentatycs authorize u call for
"''y .h'e per cent. OF last years taxes but all
iieuia'e r wants OF the legitimate government
Vi inc state can be supplied, if the pcoulo will
respond generally to the cali here made tnr ,c,
P"r cent. ihe inmates OF the charitable aud
penal institutions of the State are now smicr;,,,
Tor want OF proper supplies, and it is 10 mcc1
their needs which appeal to us SO strongly Ihn,
funds are now required
IL Is ior the people OF South Carolina now to
oeterhihe whether they will support the roy-
cfhhieht they have installed or the attcmntcl
"surpation which is only upheld by the bavonets
Vi 'hc rcuerai troops. | am but the rcDrp.ru-
'a'i'e oi the people of the State and to ,hcir do
cis'oh snail bow with profound rcspcct. A.
-i9hS "s they choose to support me as the dulv
eieCteu Governor, shall maintain that posi,ion
anu IL supported by them feel safe in assn iu~
,heh mat their rights will soon bc firmly cs;nh
isnea anu fully recognized. Our cause is ms,
anu we have left its vindicaion to the hiThes,
ieghi tfIeuhal OF the State and of the United
o'"'es. adJure our people, therefore, TO no
s, s.eauiast law-aoid.ng and peaceful, and pray
A4l&4cas A44l& l4c asM year will bring to them tho bi.ss
lngs OF peace and Of prosperity.
Isl WADE HAMPTON,
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Notlce Of Final Discharge.
Rl permission of Hon. Jos. T. C;.,
i - Judge of Union County, | will on tho r,b
DAY oil February, 1877, apply for a Fina, Die.
cmnnrge m as Guardian of ROBT G. HOBSOV
an nl persons having demands against the said
hoot. q. i'obson existing previous to his oh.
~imlns his majority, must present them for
they will be forever barred. '''o Ut
JAS. b. STEEDAIAN,
Union c. H., Jan. 9Th, 1877. %,:
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

As the time for election approaches,
the question As to township organiza-
ton arises in our minds for serions
consideration. The act referred t, has
us good features, and also its bad ones.
Township organization would create a
great many offices 10 the county, and
consequently double the EXPENSE, the
records would be scattered over the
county, aud perhaps kept in unsafe
places, liable to be destroyed, and i.
this sparsely settled county a
deal of inconvenience would be occa-
stoned. 1t would, however. provide
an unlimited amount of printing, With
good pay, and thus be a fat" thing
for the printer, but We cannot allow
any personal consideration to influence
US in a matter where the interests of
the people Of the county are at stake.
we say, let US vote il down
for the present. When the county
tbickly settled, then, in our
opinion will be time for township or
s~srization.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

After due elaboration We have ar
rived at the conclusion that no man,
unless he has piles" ofcurrency, can
afford to invest u thousand dollars or
more in a printing Office, pay up his
paper and other bills each week, and
then work for everybody for nothing,
We have tried it, and find that it does
not pan out" worth a cent, We have
found that We have to pay for what
We get Of others, and have come to
the conclusion that others shall pay for
what they get of us, consequently
hereafter all church notices inserted
IN our columns will be charged the
ZANE as other local notices. We will
charge half rates for all advertise
mcnts of church festivals. and enter
ta'nNents, for raising money for be-
nevolent objects. Marriage notices
will be charged one dollar each.
Obituary notices, only. will be iuser-
ted free of charge. All advertise ;
nents of any kind must be paid for. |
We trust this will prove satisfactory.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
&sa' 1'ta's Agency

All who have Real estate that they wish
to sell. or claims to dispose Of. will End II to
their interest to call on N. l.. Thomas. at tho
CHIEF o6ee. where terms will be made
known.
Innixrsnts. and these DESTROYS Of secur-
ing bones in ~South-vesteru Nebraska.
voald do well % ennsalt this Agency. enclos-
ing stamp os Ssply.
W. have at present the following
described tracts Of land for sale:
leO ACRES,
situated on Elm Greek. so aores under
cultivation. plenty oftimber and wafer
Good veil. % feet deep: hsose. So
bles, etc. Land sssEIy ID lsvel, bsing
mostly second bottom. Clos 70 school
house. Pfiee, $1,000. $500 dom, 81
ance In payme0ts - nit p0sshMee.
Deed given.
TO ACRES
Of decided land, situaaed on Elm Creek,
Plcbty Of timber. partly ss1er eultiva-
ton. Couveuient to schools and
churches. Terms, 500 cash.
100 ACRES.
of decided land, II miles from Red
Cloud, IS acres under cultivation, cor
rails, etc. Good we'll 26 feet deep.
Terms, $1,000, $500 cash down, bal
ance 10 . year. A bargain.
so ACRES
of land on Elm Greek on the Hastings
and Red Cloud freight road, Is acres
under cultivation, good frame house
1926 with basement l4x35, good well,
stable room for 10 teams; building IA
x28 for the accommodation of freight.
ers. Corn cribs and corrak. Thu
property b.. l0ng been known n
rauche. There = some tim.
Der on the place. Will relinquish for !
800. or will give deed for $500. Half
balance in . year, Or will
trade for team and stock.
leo ACRES .
Timber claim, being the southeast
Sec. IA, T. 3, r. 9, Webster county
Neb., Saltwater precinct. Mostly GOOD
farm land, As acres under cultivation.
Will relipquish for 500, half cash,
balance 10 one and two years.
l6O acres Of nice laying land on Elm
no braves running through it.,
partly under cultivation. less than a
n3e from school and church, creek
through the place. plenty of tim
Der, a very desirable location. terms
If sale made known on application.
16O ACRES,
If land on State Creek, Webster Co.,
10 acres under cultivation, timber and
water, house, stables, etc.
)ne 50 of this land is decided, the
'ther is a pre- emption. Will re,in-
luisb the SO that is not decided and
i've a deed for the other or both for
ash or trade.
100 acrrs
f land on Elm Creek, being the south
asst quarter of section IL town 3 range
0 Webster county Neb. 65 acres
nder cultivation, house, stables. etc.
'ood we'll and hog yards. Will be .
Did at a bargain. Deed given if de- !
lred. =
The above described lands are of.
red for sale at reasonable figures, 4
nd are desirable locations. All let
'rs OF enquiry promptly answered.
NJ. l.. THOMAS,
Agent.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Free of charge sample bottle
One dose Of @. C.'s Collie, Cholera AID
Diarrea Remedy. A sur and effec,u-
al remedy for the cure Of Dyscn,ay,
diarrea Cholera morbus, Summer
complaint. pain in the stomach aud
bowels. Chronic diarres, bloody fux
&c SC. Also colo in horses. One
dose will cure pain in the stomach in
8 miuuets. cholera morbus in 5 to 80
minuets, according to svereness of
attack, one dose win cure N ordinary
attack Of Dysentery or dianca. It is
never failing In its results. and =
pleasant when reduced With 90 parts
Of water that children viii cry for it.
Sold aud guaranteed, by C. H.
Potter. Red Cloud Neb. 5l-6m
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

One Of our old bachelors happend
to motto an under shirt hanging IN one
OF our store rooms and told the pro,
prietor if he would order a couple of
them about Eve sizes larger he would
buy, as it was the kind ofa shirt he
wanted, and the first he. had ever seen
with breast pockets. When the pro-
prictor Informed him that the pockets
were not the kind of pockets he sup
posed they were and that the garment
was only intended for ladies' wear, the
poor old fellow tainted away entirely,
When he became concious again he
looked back over his shoulder and
tremblingly remarked: "Surposing
Id got one of them things on"
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Owen & Chamberlain Camphor.
ated Hartshorn Linament, is not a
Patient, hut the old Volatile linament
made Of the best material and by an
improved method. 1t needs no rec
omend, but is acknowledged by Ply
sicians to Re old and reliable, and
Horsemen fall back on it when all else
fail, and regard it as their stand by.
Sold and guaranteed by G. H. Pot
ter, Red cloud.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Post yourself in regard to the law
governing Township Organization.
and be prepared to vote inteIligently
at the coming election, as the question
OF township organization or no town
ship organization in Webster county,
Is to be decided by your votes.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
Lands For Sale.

We are now Offering for sale on bet
ter terms and cheaper than ever be-
fore, all lands belonging to B. 4 VI.
st. Joe 4 ID. q. and Midland Pacific
Rail Road Companies in Webster and
adjoining counties. W. also have
some choice claims for sale. Give us
q call.
Haley Bros. Atty's 4 Real es,ae
Agt's Red Cloud Neb. 5orf
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

Notice is hereby given that there
will be q Teachers Institute held in
Red Cloud Neb. November 1, 2, and
I'd. AL friends of education ere
respectfully invited to attend.
A. A. Pope,
Co. Supt.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having had experienc in a County
Court Clerkship, also in editing and
publishing the Federal Union" of
Canada and being the Grand Son Of a
Federal soldier, ! beg most
respectfully to ask Of the citizens of
Webster Go. Neb. the Office ofTreas-
when that office becomes vacant.
l. OLMsTEAD
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

There has been an unususI
amount Of sickness in this locality dur
ing the last two or three months,
quite q number Of cases of typhoid
fever have been reported, the doctors
assign no cause for the jucrease Of
sickness.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
PROBATE NOTICE.

PROBATE NOTICE.
Before 1. W. TuIIeys County Judge
within and for Webster county Neb-
raska.
In the matter OF the Probate
Ofthe last will and testament
of
Jennie c. Aver deceased.
TO tie heirs and next of kin and to
whom it may concern, take notice :
That William Gather has filed in NY
Office bis petition making application
to have a written instrument purpOr-
ting to be the last will and testament
Of Jennie c. Aver deceased aduitted
to Probate.
That by order of the County Court
said cause is set for haaring at my Off
&c 10 Red Cloud on the I'D day of Nov
vember 1877 at one O'Clock p. ID. of
said day at which time and place, all
parties interested may appear and
and show cause if any they have why
said will should not be admitted to
Probate.
In testimony whereof have set my
hand and official seal at Red Cloud
Nebraska on this 18th day Of October
1877.
/. w. TULLEYs,
County Judge.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

1t is said that Gen. Grant will en-
gage in literary pursuits, on his return
from Europe. We had thought of Sc
curing his services as local editor of
the CHIEF,
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

W. A. Smith of Hastings keeps a
large and well selected stock of books,
stationeryjewelry, musical instruments,
wall paper, picture frames, toyes and
notions. He has a first class watch.
maker and engraver, and will guaran
tee satisfaction with work entrusted
to his care. Customers ian rely upon
being dealt with fairly. stiff
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

The Sutton Globe says that a very
vet ram storm visited that place on
Saturday evening. W. would ask
the Globe man if he ever saw Q dry
rain storm. A man should never At
tempt to write locals while drunk,
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

The largest stock OF spectacles west
of Lincoln, can be found at w. A.
Smiths Hastings Nebraska. He is
sole agent for the Lag arus & Morris
perfected glasses, the finest 10 the
market tor the money. stiff
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

j. d. Post informs US that he has
the largest barn west of Joe, War
ner's and is prepared to accommo-
date the freighters, and all others
who may call. Livery rigs furnished
on short notice 33-tf
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

We neglected last week to mention
the fact that Rufus Miksch and Miss
Hayes we're recently united in the
sacred bonds Of mstrimony, and have
gone to keeping house like old peo-
ple.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

W. have received a copy of the
Sterlinr Nsus, q lively spicy sheet,
published at Sterling Neb by Borlaud
L Robbins. Yes we'll X.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

The yellow, falling leaves reminds
us that another summer has gone.
and the frOsts of another winter will
soOn whiten the earth.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

We are prepared to print tickets
for all who may need them, at reas-
enable rates, don't wait until the last
day to have them printed,
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Mr.. Geo. Simpson, formerly a resi-
dent of this county, but now running
q cattle ranch in Decatur Co. Kansas.
called on us last Tuesday.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
District our is m
in session,

l am at last compelled to call on my
friends to whom l have extended "a
vors, and patience, to cali and settle
their accounts. as l am necessarily 10
need of having my accounts settled
Friends, accommodate me in my hour
of need, as | did you.
l3tf s. CARRIER.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
JUST RECEIVED

At Mrs. McBride's, Hats of the
attest styles also ribbons, flowers. tips,
ornaments, silks, ~velvets, wells, ties,
collars and cuffs lam prepared to
sen cheaper than ever before. Give
me a call. Residence in south part
Of town. 5I3tf
Mrs. L. B. Mcbride,
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
FOR SALE.

Our entire stock of Clothing, Dry
Goods; Boots and Shoes. Hats, Caps,
and Groceries, will be offered to the
PUBLIC from the time we open doors in
the morning until the close at night,
at L. Baum.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Major Laird delivered a touching
and eloquent address to the jury, on
last Saturday night, in defence of Mr..
Vest.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that the
Co-partnelskip heretofore existing be
tween Drs. Head and Sherer, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. All
persons knowing themselves indebted
to said firm are requested to call at
City Drug Store and settle. at once.
Peter Head
r. r. She,er
Dated this LIST day of Oct. 1877.
10 ~
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

DO YOUR OWN GRAINING !!
A new and simple method of grain
ing. Enclose 2Octs and | will send by
return mail printed directions for
granting: all shades. No humbug
Address. Rufus Mikscb.
4 6m Red Cloud Neb.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Notice to Teachers.
Notice is herby given, That l will ex-
anime al pers D who may desire to
offer themselves a. candidates for tea
chers Of the primary OF common schools
fWebster cSunty, az Red Cloud on tn,
first Saturday in the months of Feb.
ruary, May, August, and November.
A. A. Pope, 60. Sup't.
Jan. 5th 1877.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

W. are badly in need of some wood
at the Office. who will bring US some
on subscription, don't all speak a.
Once.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Ladies leather shoes only 81, 90 per
pair at l.. Baum's.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Don't 20 bare footed If you can buy
boots and shoes at your own price st
L. Baum's.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

When you want something that will
remove the cob-wcbs from your throat,
just call at Uncle Jacks" and ask
him for some of that peach"
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Susan B. Anthony viii lecture at
Hastings on the 18th Of this month,
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

We noticed last Sunday some very
promising peices of fall wheat on The
south side of the river.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
- othing Gslothin~
L. lothing 9lothin =
~ CLOTHING. ~

At j. G.. Potter's, mems and boys
suits of ready made clothing --latest
styles call and examine these goods
and be convinced that it will be to
your interest to buy your clothing of
J. G. Potter,
Red Cloud.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

A car load of girls that are not afraid
to work, could find steady employment
10 Red Cloud and vicinity.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

The best and most complete assert
ment of Dry Goods can be found at L.
Baum'S
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
Wanted !!

Everyone who reads this article to
resolve that you will come to take q
look at our new stock Of Fall Goods
the very first opportunity, whether
you want to buy or not, at l.. Baum's.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

We understand there will be quite
q number of independent candidates
for county Office, in the field this fall.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Court adjourned last Tuesday, leav.
ing one case, that of Anderson VS..
Laverty, on the docket.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

War! war, war;
Whist has the war 10 Europe got to
do with me. if | can sell mems full
stock boots for $500 l. Baum.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Jack rabbit hunting is a favorite
sport Of some of the boys of this
tOWB.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
Removal.

AS We propose to remove our entire
stock into the keeping Of our patrons
as fast as possible, at a small advance
on cost, We want pecuniary assistance
in order to help US l.. Baum.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

D~ress-making E. Stampin
Mrs. Bauer wishes to inform the
public that che is prepared to make
dresses % the shortest notice, and do
all kinds OF stamping. Please give me
a call at Carl Weber's. Red Cloud.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Fsrmers have tegun to gather 10
their corn.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Good ~flaDnels only 70 C S. per yard
1t l.. Baum's.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

The grand jury farce was zone
through with last week.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

CoBsinual rain the greater part Of
last week.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

80 A fine lot of prints, fall styles, at
j. O.. Potter s.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Just received a very large stock Of
new styles of Clothing at Baum's.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

STOVES! STOVES!l
A car load of stoves just received at
Mitchell Il Morhart's, OF all sizes pat
terms and styles. Coal or wood stoves
of all kinds, they will be sold at bed
rock prices. Call and see.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
8S"ss'tss e Ss ssss:

A large lot just receive at J. G..
Potter's. Latest styles of ladies and
Misses shoes and CATERS. and mems
and boys boots and shoes. Call and
examine and you will not purchase els
where. 5.6,f
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Wheat aud barley taken in exchange
for goods at j. G. Potter'a
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
Notice to Teachers.

They have a new Bank in Hastings.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

Mems hats only 75cents at L. Baum.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
STAR WAGON.

For sale by Mitchell 4 Morhsrt.
These wagons are among the best
that are made, and are fully warrant
ed. 1t will pay you go and look ut
them before purchasing elsw here.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
Don't you forget to
Subscribe for tn CHIEF.

Nights: are getting uncomfortably
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25
HARVEST RAsNEssl!

For cheap harness. 90 to J.L
Miler's shop. south of the city drug
store. Team harness. from $25 90 to
$40 90. The best Of stock used, and
all work warranted. IL 2t
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

For good bargains, go to L. Baum.
The Red Cloud chief., 1877-10-25

l.. BAUM is the boss clothier Of the
Valley. He sells good suits for -, 90
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-07-14
Shakespeare rs an Actor.

There is a tradition that Shakespeare
played the part of king with a peculiar
grace and majesty. In confirmation of
this pretty story is told. 1t is said
that one day when the Queen was in the
theater, Shakespeare mimicked royalty
SO well, that Elizabeth, who was always
ready to have little fun with clever
man. even though he was a poor play
er, whispered to her ladies that she
would try if she could not this pretend
ed monarch turn into an awkward fel-
low enough at moments warning.
Accordingly at a critical point in the
scene, the Queen, who was sitting just
over the stage, which was then held to
be the place of honor, let her handker-
chief drop at the feet of Shakespeare,
who was Just then standing close below
her Her mischievous majesty expected
to see the actor start and redden and
lose his cue Instead of that he finished
his speech with all his usual power, and
without seeming to notice the handker-
chief. Then STOPPING and picking it up,
he gave it back to the Queen with n
bow, in which there was an indescriba-
BILE mixture of dignity and homage, say
ing, as he did so, these words to his
train of stage courtiers:
"But ere we get to horse and ride away
Let us pick up our sisters handkerchief"