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The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
The Treacherous Missouri.

The Missouri river has caused more
trouble in regard to land than imperfect
titles. 1t is always changing its course
and taking IN some mans farm and
leaving hundreds Of acres on the other
side to be lawed over. Along the river
in this vicinity much of this trouble has
been experienced with the bottom land
and no doubt will continue as long as
the river is tickle 10 its choice OF chan.
nels. The following is a dispatch from
Des Moinss in regard to a case from
Howard county, Iowa:
The supreme court today handed
down an opinion in case growing out
of the changes in the course Of the Mis-
souri, riyer. A number OF years ago a
survey was made OF several townships 10
the western part Of the county and a
large area Of land was found to have
been added to farms along the river by
accretions. This was conceded to be-
long to the owners of the abutting
farms. Two or three years later the
river suddenly changed it's course and
moved over into Nebraska, leaving a
large slice OF Nebraska in Iowa. The
abutting propery owners claimed this
land, but it was surveyed by the govern
ment and some Of it bought from the
government. Thus the contest arose,
and about 10000 acres is said to be in.
volvsd. The lower court held that the
land added b the change OF the chan
nsl belonged to the sbutting owners.
The supreme court reversed this today,
and held that the land was not formed
By sccrstions. and therefore was govern.
meot property. All the abutting owners.
who hsye bssn claiming the land, will
y disPosDssssd.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
loans nrt exceeding $500.

The horse committee on criminal
jurisprudence reported General BILLY"
Ryder's beer inspection bill. General
Ryder Gays that an attempt was made
by a majority Of the members OF the
committee to kill the bill, but it's friends
insisted that il should come before the
house for consideration upon It's merits.
The emisearles OF the brewers have been
fighting 1t, and It looked for a time as il
tn cir fight had been successful. The
fact that it lsvies tax upon the brew
ers, to he expended in making good
roads, commends it to many persons in
all parts Of the state.
Representative Whltecottou INTRO
dnced bill in the house ''to declare un-
lawful and void all agreements, contract is,
arrangements, trusts or combinations
which tend to control the manufacture
or sale, or which tend to reduce or con-
troll the price OF any product, mineral,
article of merchandise or commodity"
Heavy penalties are prescribed for the
doing Of anything prohibited by the
| bill.
The house passed two bills making the
law passed two years age in reference te
aliens holding real estate in this state
more lenient. One provides that cor,
poration owning 20 per cent OF the stock
is not precluded. The other gives aliens
authority to hold property for six years
The house committee on judiciary hae
agreed to present favorable report on
the bill. allowing pool selling and book
making on legitimate race tracks during
racing meetings. TEis act closes the
pool rooms entirely and stops bookmak.
ing on merry go-rounds and electric
light tracks. This bill is urged by the
Missouri Horse Breeders association.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
Tarkio Chapel.

There have been two weddings 10
our midst since last week. And still the
old bachelor is keeping house alone.
AT the Grlffin sale, the entries were
made principally against Mr.. Harris. 1t
is said he bought nearly enough 10 keep
house with.
This Is phenomenal spring. Ducks
and skating all the same day--the hear;
OF the small boy throbs with joy. and he
thinks confidence rs certainly restored.
"A few Of our neighbors are going to
Central Missouri this spring. We ex-
pect them to come back some Of these
days, al nearly all those who leave old
Holt do. They cone back poorer, but
| wiser.
Again our legislature is wasting the
peoples time and money IN foollshness
il the report is true that bill has been
introduced to send a delegation to the
Corbett- -Fitzsimmons mill IN Nevada,
March Il. A few years ago when the
Missouri landslide came, some RepublI
cans were seIt to the legislature where
Democrats had been usually sent anG
We had what some people called q hay
seed legislature. We might now call il
an athletic legislature, or something
like that.
All through church on last Sunda,
morning. Squire Lundy was noticed
reading a large book. Close scrutin,
showed it was a copy OF the Missouri
statutes. Pack seemed restless. and fin
ally when church was out he tried Il
smile, then he went to the home Of Mrs
Connsrs across Tark. Mr.. Ed Bottricl
and Miss Julia Corners came on tn,
floor aud Pack came up in front o.
them. 1t seemed AS if there was abou
to be tableaux instead Of wedding
the Squire was speechless; it lasted Cn
ly moment, he ordered a show OF tn,
right hands OF all who favored the unior
of the couple, when he saw all hands up
he proceeded to swear them all IN I,
tell the truth, the whole truth and moth
ing but the truth. One person refused
to swear, but agreed to affirm. Then tn
Squire thought where he was and went
into poetry:
Promise me you will be true,
For Squire Lundy has married you.
| Amen.
1t WAS Squire Lundy's first case.
| DoLPHUs TARKUs.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
Chambers.


George Watson is improving very
rapidly.
A. N. Cotton, of Forbes. is here,
hauling csrn that be and Mr.. G. W.
Cotton bought from Mr.. II. E. Burnett.
Mrs. A. j Jimison was passing
through our midst one day last week,
enroute to Mrs. Watson's, her daughter.
-Gurnee, Gurnee, look out, or you will
have to make fires and sweep out yet
for the school marin. 1t will not do to
play truant.
"A man has moved on one OF Mr..
Quick's farms from Nodaway county.
We have not learned his name yet, but
will for the next issue.
Wonder why some people that are
capable Of teaching school want to be so
inqulsltivet to little children? Why don't
they ask some one that is older?
Henry Hoffman moved with his
family last Saturday. to Mr.. Cottler's
farm above Forest City. We are sorry
to lose such good citizen as Henry. We
won't have anybody to advocate free sill
yer row.
MIR. Wm. Varvel says Oregon has made
city law that ruins his occupation, as
he understands that be can't take any
more live fish to town to sell, and says
he will quite buying Oregon's hot water
for snake bites. Good for Mr.. Varvel.
-Gurnee Clifford, one OF Chambers
graduates, says as soon as spring opens,
he will take spring chicken and go to
California He knows where one roosts
over in Sycamore Valley. Hurrah for
Gurnee knows spring chicken by
the look OF IT'S teeth.
MIR. A. Hershner, Of New Point;
SANDY" Kunkel, of Skidmore, Charles
Marsh, Geo. Seeman, Of Oregon, Alber,
Kunkel of Idaho, were in our midst last
week, hunting rabbits, and they killed 5
or :I5. they did not know which it Was,
but George said it was a five any way.
OCCASIONALLY.
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Obituary.
NOwLAND.

Mrs. Mary ]. Nowland, died February
II, 1897, at the home of her grand
daughter, Mrs. Sherman Cartwright, in
Andrew county, Missouri. Mary j.
Boswell was born August II, 1923, at
Salem, Washington county, Indiana,
where she lived with her parents until
February 4, 1874, when she was married
to William Nowland, who preceded her
to the Promised Land in December, 1894.
She was converted and united with the
M. E. church when about 16 years old,
since which time she has lived consis-
tent Christian life. She was the mother
of two children one son and one daughter,
of which only the son tSamueD survives.
Brother and Sister Nowland have been
residents of Holt county for a number of
years, and were loved and respected by
all who knew them. Her remains were
carried to the Fairview church, in Holt
county, near their home, where large
number of sympathizing friends were
waiting the arrival. The funeral ser
mon was preached by Rev. G. W. Prais-
water from Romans, 8-18. CIV. p.
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Curon.


Amos Ball and bride OF Cuba Ishbd
were visiting with Mrs. Carrie Dassos
and family last Sunday.
The roads are in worse shape than,
they have been for years two tesms
mired down near the saw mill last week.
j. NJ. Mannering has moved into the
bottom near the Iowa Point ferry, where
he will work for Dick Taylor the CON-
ing season.
Preaching at Bluff City school houss
pext Saturday night and Sunday at IL
o'clock and at p. M. by Rev. p. w.
Stephenson, OF Nedaway.
We notice that #. f. Po, per has
put down a walk from his residences to
the bridge connecting with the railroad,
making a much needed improvement.
Mr.. FurgisoD, who is in the employ
OF W. +. Davis, while returning home
from Forest City a few nights ago was
held up by a tramp. bu. Mr. Furgieon
was not so essyly frightened and pro
ceeded 10 knock hun down. After being
knocked down three tunes the tramp.
seemed to have all he wanted and left In
great haste Ina.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
Richyille.

Maggie Crlss is visiting at her grand,
faith er's.
Miss Susie Daglo retured home the
forepart of last week.
There was party at Will Kurtz's,
OF Woodville, Feb. 9Th.
There was party at Henry SHAFT.
fer's one night last week.
William Ramsey moved to his farm
ip Nodaway county, Tuesday Of last
week.
Rev. Brink failed to get here to ill
his appointment; there was much dis
appointment.
Sterling Mathews expects to work
the coming season for James kennish,
of Mound City.
John Shepherd has bought the
place formerly owned by Mr.. Graham,
and Scott Preston will soon move on it.
Friday afternoon some OF the Rich
vile school lads went over to debate
with the May yflower scholars. They had
a tine time and won their side OF the
question.
The township Sunday school con-
yention will meet at Richville on March
l4th, in the Baptist church. There
will be three sessions, morning. after
noon and evening.
Frank Foos went up on the prairie
last Sunday, visiting friends. He did
this same thing two weeks ago, and it
now looks as though there was special
attraction up that way.
We did not get the report OF the
entertainment and supper at Rlchville.
IN time for last weeks issue, but they
report fine time and nice little sum
was realized nearly nine dollars.
George Gelvin has moved to the
Carol place. where Will Ramsey has
been living. and Mr.. Mannering will
soon move into the house where George
Gelvin has resided the past few years.
d. c. Foos and Frank and his wife,
go to near Mound City Tuesday to be
present at the wedding OF MISS Lulu
Freeman, grand daughter OF Mr.. Foos,
and daugter of J. and Alice Freeman,
NJ Foos' eldest daughter.
Married. Feb 18th, at the residence
of the brides father, Marion X cbmond,
Frank Foos 10 Gertrude Richmond. The
young groom's friends met to horn him
Monday evening, but commenced by
firEg pistols, SO the hornILg was short.
AGATE.
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SPAULDING.

Enoch Spaulding died at Seneca, Sun
day morning February IA, 1897. ol
Bright's disease, from which he had
been suffering for some years. His age
was close to 10 years. He was born
either in Sc,oto county, Ohio, or Jersey
county, Illinois, and came to Holt coun,
ty, Missouri, when young, with John
H. UT, whose wife was bis sister. He
served during the Mexican war, in what
we think was called the Oregon Bat
TALON" that built FoIt KeHrney, in
which Gen. James Cralg aud so many
old settlers along the Missouri river
served. He went to California, upon
the first discovery OF gold there, and re-
NAMED for several years. Returning to
Holt county. he married the oldest
daughter OF the late Cornelius Dorland.
He was the first settler ON the town site
Of White Cloud, aud bid it in at the
land sales, in June, 1857. He built a
hotel there in 1856. the long, low wooden
building, where the city hotel now
stands. When We arrived in White
Siooos IVY dSos VIC touuu thC
house jammed to overflowing with a
collection Of young men from all over
the United States, who had come to
take claims on the Iowa Trust Lands
The, were all healthy and hungry, and
it seemed like desperate struggle with
famine to feed them; but EuoDh man.
aged to do it. He was always in a
good humor; and when, at meal times,
the mob broke into the. dining room
ike stamped herd OF Texas steers, he
seemed to enjoy it. 'InHthe evenings he
would get out into his cow.lot. and
while busy milking, would keep up some
camp meeting hymn, in voice peculi
arly fitted for that sty'e Of music, until
he could be heard on the opposite bank
OF the Missouri river. After this. he
would gather his numerous flock ~ lit.
tie children about Kim. and pull their
hair, pinch their ears, and bump their
heads together, which he called slowing
them" He was a kindly, domestic man,
taking things easy, and seldom lost his
temper. WheL the new hotel was built.
he kept il for some years, and then lived
for number Of years on farm in
Brown county, west Of White Cloud.
From there, he removed, dozen years
ago or more, to Seneca. He leaves a
widow, two sons, and five daughters.
Troy, Kansas Chief.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
Maitland.

Rev C. H. John is holding meetings
at Fairview this week.
Mrs. Charles Groesbeck, of Mound
City, is spending the week with her sis
ter, Mrs Albert Coffey.
The Epworth League held a social
at the lovely home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. E.
Weller last Thursday night. A grand
time is reported.
Mrs. Foster, who went to Texas
several weeks ago to see daugter who
was very ill, has returned home; her
daughter accompanied her but is still
quite feeble.
Mr.. j. Sims. of the Broad Guage,
was married Monday, February Is, 1881,
to Miss Kathryn McCammon at McFall.
Mo. Mr.. and Mrs. Sims are at home to
their many friends in the Davis property
on Fourth street.
On Wednesday, February II, was the
cd anniversary of Mrs. Henry Johnson's
birthday. Mrs. E. F. Weller planned .
surprise for her. About % of her friends
came to the johnson home with well
filed baskets and socn a sumptuous
feast was spread in the dining room to
which all did justice. DIR. Maxwell was
heard to say il he could have such .
dinner every day he would soon grow
fat. Mr.. johnson gave his wife beau
eiful gold watch, and the guests gave
her money to buy a chain fof it.
Last Wednesday, February "a, 1897,
was Mr.. John Fessenden's birthday; his
many friends planned a surprise dinner
for him. There were about 25 present
The dinner was grand. Squire Stacey
was one of the guests, and it also hap
pened to be his birthday, and he con-
tended that the entertainment was on
that account. 1t was Squire Stacey's
68th birthday, while Mr.. Fessenden was
only 80. The company were asked to
guess which was the Oldest, and some
said that Mr.. Fessenden looked the
younger Of the two they believed the
Squire stood the straightest, and now
he is thinking he is quite young man.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
The Mckinley Cabinet.

For Secretary of State John Sher-
man, Of Ohio.
For secretary Of the Treasury Lyman
j. Gage, OF Illinois.
For Secretary Of War-Russel A. Al
ger, of Michigan.
For Secretary OF the Navy-John ID.
Long, Of Msssach Lsetts.
For Secretary Ct the Interior j.
McCook, OF New York.
For Attorney GenerHl-Joseph Nc
Kenna, Of California.
For Postmaster Geueral-James a.
Gray, Of Maryland.
For Secretary Of Agriculture-Jaues
Wilson, OF Iowa.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
Union Star.

The roads are getting in a little bet
ter condition than they have been for
sometime.
Mr.. Sol and Chas. Zachmar were the
guests OF Chas Apselment and family,
Sunday.
Master Perry Anselment, OF Union,
is visiting his sister. Mrs. j. W. Eddy,
OF Mound CITY.
-Miss Lydia Moody, OF st. Joseph, is
the guest OF her sister. Mrs. Robert
Callow, this week.
We are very sorry to learn Of the
serious illness OF Dave Hahn. who is dan
gerously sick with pneumonia.
--Miss Blanche and Edith Bucher and
brother, Ira, were the guests Of Mr..
James Curtis and family, Sunday.
mir. James Kelly, who had the mis
fortune of breal.ing his leg last Satur-
day. is getting along as well as could be
expected. SLoNE.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
Marietta.

-Conrad's family are all down with
measles.
-Little Emit VonderschmIdt il very
sick with measles.
The German school closed for about
two weeks on accoun; OF measles
-Miss Dora Idelxes attended the
Voitner-Lukeu Wedding at Corning,
Thursday.
w. T. Christian moved his family TO
to him IN his new home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustin started to their
oil home 10 Nebraska Tuesday. They
will be greatly missed from among u.
Two more weeks ot school. We arc
sorry 10 learn that the measles have eos
into the school, % the sstendancs -
FUsbsS B0o1l. DkvA
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
Mill Creek.

Miss Mary Whitmer will close a six
months term OF school this week.
Mrs. E. W. Headley and Mrs. John
Foster were IN st. Joseph the forepart
OF the week, shopping.
Mr.. John Vencent will leave tor Mr..
Headle.'s Dekalb, county farm as soon
as the roads ara suitable for travelling.
Mr.. James Reamer, who lived with
Mr.. Headley, for three years, died of
consumption at his uncle'- home Mt AL
bany, Mo-, one day, last week. Moss.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
Nodaway.
pol will close in tvo veeka.

School will close in two weeks.
Mr.. j. Lentz's nephew, OF Ind,sns,
10 visiting him.
Miss Mary Scheib, OF st. Louis. 10
visiting her parents.
j. G. Morris returned from Gamer
on Monday, where he had been yisitra
relatives, the past week.
-Miss Carrie Amos, Of st. Joe, spent
Saturday and Sunday with her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Lentz.
Literary society meets every Tues
day night. Good attendance, notwitii-
standing the bad roads.
Wesley Planalp will help Geo. Pol.
lock farm this year, and Newton Planalp-
Robert KDeale.
Mr.. Fay had a woodchopping Moo
day, and oyster supper ri night. Old
folks, young folks and children were.
present and all report q splendid time.
"A man, living renr the mill, was
crossing ths river on the Ice, last week,
the ice broke and as he fell in, he threw
his gun across the ice and held till his
son rescued him. He said q thousand
thoughts flashed through his mind while
IN the water. BANrA.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
POPULAR LOW-PRICE CALL
FoRNIA EXCURSIONS.

The Santa Fe Route daily excursions
to California in tourist sleeping cars are
deservedly popular. Cars are Of newest
pattern and very comfortable, having
every necessary convenience.
These excursions are accompanied by
Pullman conductors and porters, and are
Patronized by many Of the best people.
Low ticket rates.
The Santa Fe's California line is re-
markably picturesque. Its middle course
across the continent avoids extremes Of
heat or cold.
For descriptive literature, address Geo.
W. Hagenbuch, P. and T. A. A. T. s. F.
Ry- Kansas City, Mo.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
Craig,

Craig, =
w. h. Miller hes bought the Tsylor
Guilliams farm near Craig.
Joe Collision, OF Maitland, was 10
Craig on business Wednesday.
John Krusor and G.. W. Murphy
we're 10 Mound CITY oo business Tues
day.
Some of our stock men were attend
ing the sale OF fine hogs iu Moune City
Tuesday.
Craig is white for once in ; its life,
there is about 8 inches OF snD~ coat
The ladies of the q. W. B. n. gave
a Basket" social at the christian
church Tuesday evening.
Some OF our young people are con-
templatinR with much pleasure. q
masque party to be given a. Corning
Friday eyenig.
Revival meeting at the M. E.church,
South, still continue with some sue
cess. We understand that the Chris
tian people will soon begin a series OF
meetings.
War is 10 the air 10 this vicinity,
and all We need ls a recruiting sergeant
10 order to collect a large and brave
army for TIE liberation OF Cuba and the
annibilstion Of the bloody Span,ards.
We understand that the psople Of
the Presbyterian church have secured
the services Of Rev. John Curry for the
ensuing year as pastor. This was the
right thing IN the right way. Rev.
Curry, is an able and CONSCIENTIOUS
christian minister and will evidently do
good work in Craig.
The debates at Lonesome still con-
tlnue and many Of our Clsys, Websters.
Calhouns aud Bryans are looking for.
ward to a confiab on the defunct sill
YER question. The boys think that by
beating the corpse Of the old thing that
it may be induced to wake up Ia time
for the next Republican coward
march,"
Pros. Attorney Knowles was in
Craig Thursday investigating the sins
OF one OF our citizens who was charged
with carrying concealed weapons. At
this writing the result is not known, but
il guilty 1t is hoped a sound punishment
will be meted out. There is no coward
80 contemplate as the coward who
goes with concealed weapons. {, deceive
and take advantage Of some enemy
whom he is not man enough to meet
fairly.
Several OF our people attended tbs
wedding Of Miss Stella Wise and Mr..
James Scarlett last Sunday at the home
OF Mr.. John Wise. the father Of the
bride. 1t was an elegant affair A large
number Of friends were present and o
bountIful dinner was served to tho
guests after the ceremony was over,
which took place at high noon. Rev.
Yetter Of the NJ. E. church vas the
officiating minister. A large humber OK
rich and useful presents we're given tho
young couple by the Rueets and all
seemed to erjoy the occasion with the
most hearty good will. Mr. and Mrs.
Scarleft, as they are now both called,
go to their new home near Milton With
the best wishes OF all Of our people and
start the voyage Of life with every pros
pect Of favor and prosperity. MAY their
hopes never be blighted. ZIrs.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
VOLTMER-LUKEN.

Married. at the new residence of Adie
Smutcher, near Corning, this county,
Thursday, February IS, 1897, at 4 p.
m, Mr. Harmon Fultmer and Miss Tena
Luken. A sociable dance was given in
the evening to their many friends. We
wish the happy couple much joy.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
F. W. HAHN.
Veterinary Surgeon,

VO1CI IIhuIy OUI SCOII.
Will be at the Young Livery Barn in
Oregon, Thursday OF each week, pre-
pared to treat all diseases OF Horses and
Cattle. Satisfaction guaranteed and
charges reasonable. Will also be at the
livery bsin OF Cotton & Stslcup, Forest
Oy, Fridsy OF each week.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
20 Head of Hogs:

bunch weighing about 200 pounds
and nearly ready for market; Young
Sows with pig: the rest about Is pounds
in weight. Balm Wagon. new and used
very little; Set Double Harness nearly
as good as new: l Good Set of Single
Harness; extra fine Saddle. costing
s2O, about as good as new: 2 Cultivators:
l Ia Inch Plow.
The Holt County sentinel., 1897-02-26
Household and Kitchen Furniture

2 Stoves, good Heating and l Cook
ing: | Bed Room Suit, 3 pieces, hardly
soiled; Red Plush Folding Couch;
Good Rag Carpet containing about 30
yards; Kitchen Table and Utensils;
Center Table; several chairs including 2
Rockers and other articles not men
toned.
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Sunday, February, 81, 1897, at the
brides parents, Mr.. Ed. Buttrick and
Miss Julia Conners, Squire P. F. Lundy,
j. p, officiating. Both of near Fortes-
cue, this county.