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The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26
Eli Precinct.

We have had some OF the finest rains in the
last two weeks we ever saw.
j. w. Curry and Gerry Fairhead passed
through here on their way to Waite's ranch one
day last week.
Earle Adams is heraing sheep for I. B. Mich
OILS. vice Henry Petersen, resigned.
John Solder and Levi Adams each purchased
a fine Hereford bull, last week.
P. Sullivan was out in the. northeast part of
the precinct locating a clam for a brother of
Mrs. Charles Nelson who recently arrived from
Minneapolis:
Quite a hail storm passed through this part Of
the country one day last week; the wind blew
the water all out of a ten-foot well at the same
time.
Henry Heckel is making him another fish
pond.
Every man you meet these days will ask you
if you have heard any late war news and If you
haven't the next thing he will ask if your house
leaked.
We never knew that Chas. Ricketts, was in
Valentine unit. We saw it iu-the DEMOCRAT,
although we knew someone else was; Charles
is a sly old boy.
Andrew Steele had a tubular web put down at
his house. Waltace Nelson aid the work.
Oscar Smalley and F. II. Vanish agreed to dis
agree and Oscar started to school in district rs.
Len McNamee. of Merriman, is cooking for
Bruce Mores' outfit. Len is a fine cook.
E. L. Murphy. of Gallop, passed through this
burg one day last week with an artist.
Rubber Neck Bill was sprouting taters for
Mrs. Nichols last week.
Geo. Pruden was in these parts one day last
week looking for cattle.
Hugh Bowl and wife returned from the Pacific !
coast last week.
Us. Newell. OF Cody, was out on the river
last week, making garden and putting up fence.
Mrs.. F. R. Vanish went to Gordon last Sat
rrday, on q few days visit, with her parents.
SANDY. j
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26
Just to think! After all the az

Just to Think After all the ad.
miration we have expressed tol
Commodore Dewey, and after exalt.
ing his patriotism and bravery to the
skies, it now turns out that he is the
rankest kind of a Grover Cleveland
democrat.-GOrdon Journal.
And so is Fitzhugh Lee a democrat
Does their democracy dim the lustre
of their fame, or detract from the
greatness of their services to the coun.
try! Cannot a democrat be a patriot,
and.is it written in the constitution
that no man is a true American unless
he is a republican? Remember, Grant
was talked of as a possible democratic
candidate for president.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26
Application for Administrator.

In county court, within and for Cherry county.
Nebraska, in the matter of the estate of
Henry Carter, deceased.
kathrin Carter having filed in my Office a yeti
ton ntayirg for the appointment of w. F.. Haley
deceased. all persons Interested in said estate
will take notice that | have fixed June the 10Th.
1898 at 10 O'Clock a. m. as the time and my office
In valentine, Cherry county, Neb., the place for
persons interested in said estate may appear
and show cause If any there be why such all
mlniStrator should not be appointed.
Witness my a and the seal OF the County
- Court. this 26 day of MAY, 1898.
SEAL w. r. TOwNE,
- 1920 County Judge.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26
NiObrara Falls.

The fine rains OF recent date have greatly re-
vived the GRIPS.
The Comstock cattle company are comfort
ably settled in camp on the Snake river.
MIR. Reed has moved ON his claim on the south
of the river
her mother. Mrs. Johnson.
We are sorry to note the death of our friend
and %neighbor Abram johnson. He has been a
patient sufferer for years. and his fpmily have
the sympathy of the entire community.
Mrs. johnson wfti remain ON her farm until
she can sell out. She will then make her home
with her daughters:
Doc. Johnson is building a fence.
BAD Boy.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26
Probate n Office,
STATE OF NEBRASKA

STATE Al OF NEHKAsKA So
To all persons concerned in the estate of Abram
Johnson, deceased:
WHEREAS. Cynthia Ann Johnson, of said
county, has filed In my Office an instrument pur-
porting to be the last will and testament OF
~kl1ram Johnson. deceased. late of said county,
AMI a petition praying to have the same aa-
mitted to probate which will relate to both real
and personal estate. whereupOn l have appoint
ed Saturday. the 18th day of June. 1898. at j
O'Clock p. m, at my office in Valentine, in said
county, as the TIME and place of proving said
will. at which time and place you and all con
cernel may appear and contest the probate of
the same.
1t lis further ordered that the petitioner give
notice to all persons interested in said estate,
Of the tendency Of the petition and the time and
place. set for hearing same, by causing a copy Of
said order TO be published in THE VALENTINE
DEMOCRAT, a paper published in said county OF
Cherry. for three weeks successfully previous
to the day set for said hearing.
In testimony whereof l have h%ereuntO set my
hand and official seal this 18th day OF May, 1895.
SEAL W. R. TowNE,
~ County Judge.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26
A Calf with Three Toes.

While in town the other day. Sam
Hudson, one of our most substantial
stockmen, told us of a curiosity at his
ranch near Simeon. While working
with calves, he threw a young steer
and discoveredzthat each Of the Calls
front feet was ornamented with three
separate and distinct toes, the hoofs
being split in two places. The an
imal seems to experience no incon-
veniencs from this surplus of pedal
appendages, and Sam thinks he is a
great curiosity.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26

NxOs LIZ u AACbo OSS4 oAS -
this week.
I. M. Jones has moved from the old
school house into his new residence.
Chesley Stoner had his face badly
powder burned while shooting a toy
cannon yesterday.
Water mains are being laid north
Of Macomb and Hall streets, this
week, and residents of that part Of
town are happy.
Mrs. J. C. Wells arrived from Val
entine Saturday last and j. G. now
commences to feel like a resident of
Butte. They have rented rooms in
the Kenaston building for housekeep-
ing.-Butte Gazstts.'
In company with DR.. Crooks will be
DR.. Stuckey, the well known and sue
cessful eye specialist. 1t you have
pain, blurring. or any difficulty IN see
ing do not fail to consult this eminent
eye expert. Consultation free. II
Mrs. Danley, who has beer stopping
with j. G. Setter for some time, left
for Rocky Ford, Colorado, lasi night,
with her three grandaIghters, Stetters
girls. The little folks we're given a
party at their home on Cherry street,
last evening, prior their departure.
w. A. Keister's pants are too short,
his hat is too small, and" his coat is
ripped up the back, all because he has
suddenly grown enthusiastically corpu-
lent over a boy at his house. A boy,
remember, and arrived today, full
weight and everybody doing WE'LL
| NoTden BoTeals.
W. S. Barker is moving his' print
| shop to the corner of Main and Cath
arine streets, and will begin the cree.
ton of a fine new building on the old
site. He has been occupying the
judges Office during the moving pro-
cess, so ook'out' for democratic ed
itorials this week.
DR.. C. V. Crooks the" well' known
specialist of the East, now located al
Fremont, Nebr., will be in Valentine
June 5, 6 and z. DR.. Crooks success.
fully treats all nervous diseases OF
women and chronic ailments. Piles
positively cured without the knife Of
detention from business. Consulta.
ton free. II
Miss Bertha Childe was quite i'll the
fore part of the week with a severe
cold and sore throat. She will be re.
eovered sufficiently to be able to con
duct services in her church = the Epis.
copal-on Sunday night. They have
an excellent choir there now, and in.
terest in the services is attested by a
very liberal attendance every Sunday
night.-ANiance Pioneer Grip
J. A. Fike and family moved to
Newport yesterday morning, where
they will make their home il the
future. During the tour years that
their family has been in Valentine,
they have made for themselves a host
Of friends, many of whom will be life
long. The fortune of politics brought
them here. and the same tickle for
tune causes them. to move. yet we in
company with many Others, hsdhoped
that Mr.. Fike would remain with us
regardless of the change III his official
position. We congratulate the PEG
pie of Newport upon receiving this
estimable family as neighbors.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26
Kennedy

> School in.Dist. 81 closed on the 18th.
Mr.. James Howe, al energetic young man
who had recently Lired out to Messrs. Grange
g. uaeber. while after cattle was thrown violent
lyfruan his horse and broke his collar bone. He
was taken at once to DR.. Dwyer. of Valentine
Mr.. ID. A. Piercy has one OF the largest sup
ply tanks in the country.
Miss Agnes Percy attended the commence
ment exercises at Valentine on the Goth,
Nell Hale moved into his new house one day
last week.
John Sedlacek and family recently returned
from Custer county.
Mrs. Bachelor is visiting her son.
Mrs. j. A, Gee went to the county capital or
Tie %.
Miss Laura Tilitson is visiting Mrs. Grange
L. s.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26
Army Measurements.

For the benefit OF those who are
thinking of joining the U. S: Army,
we publish the following table. The
6rst column gives height of applicant,
the second shows minimum weight,
as proportioned to height, the third
chest measurement at expansion, and
the last, the amount of expansion
necessary for height and weight:
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26

Evidently Bro. Leach thought he
did a very cute thing when he cut us
ofthe exchange list Of the Oracle.
While he tried to instruct us in "news-
paper courtesy" he by this act shows
that he doesn't understand the first
principles of newspaper decency, to
say nothing of courtesy" Up to this
time we have always supposed Leroy
possessed at least a modicHm of sense.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26

Ed. Potter, Joy Hacker, Roy Phelps,
Geo. Hallock, Fred Skinner and Bruce
Thomas composed the third party to
start on a fishing tour in Cherry coun-
ty this week. The boys were well sup
piled with camp equippage and tackle
and expect to thoroughly enjoy the
sport of catching fish and fighting
mosquitoes Keya PeAa Call.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26

Editor Good, of THE VALENTINE
DEMOCRAT, has been elected captain
OF a military company organized at
Valentine. This makes our brother a
"war democrat" Hope he'll not get
q Thorn in his side.-Ainsworth Star
Journal.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26

The Vizcaya wants her bottom clean
ed. I;her commander will apply to
"Bob" Evans he will attend to the
matter promptly and effectively
Soyibner Neps..
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26
D~issecting Table

There are schemes, and schemes, and
here is one OF them:
The editor of this paper has lived
in Valentine for over two years and
to the best Of his knowledge no one
has ever thought he was a consump-
tive until after he was elected captain
of the Volunteers. Then the interest
ing discovery was made that not only
did he have one foot in the grave, but
that both his father and mother and
goodness knows how many unc!es and
aunts had died of consumption.
This will be an interesting item to the
editors father, now in the employ of
the state at 1926 Writ street, Omaha,
and also to his mother, 2215 20" ST.,
Lincoln. Also to his uncles and aunts
not one of whom has died since the
editor was old enough to attend school,
also to his four brothers, all of whom
are in the best of health. This story
had less foundation than did the story
that the editor was a republican, be-
cause a number of his relatives ore
| tainted with the latter disease.
We will not say where the consump.
tive theory originated mol why it was
so assiduously circulated, but we feel
confident that we know both these
things.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY.
Entered at the Post-ofice at Valentine, Cherr,
county. Nebraska. as ~Second-class matter.

This paper will be mailed regularly
TO its subscribers until definite order
10 discontinue is received and all ar
rears are paid in full.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26

Mrs. Lew Smith has been quite i'll
this week.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-05-26

There are schemes, and schemes, and
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-02-17
snYders aattlemnt.
JESsIE MAY
OF tho Argus

Correspondence OF tho Argus
Capt. WotrinV is suffering with In
grippe.
Mrs. Marshall Wilson has the quinsy
at this writing.
Mrs. c. f Craig il still suffering
with rheumatism. /.
Mrs George McGinnis is confined To
her bed with nervous prostration.
W. T.. Stewart Is working In the
planning mill at Tunneltou at present.
Madam Rumor reports two weddings
to take place before long Now guess
whop
Several OF our young folks attended
the meeting nj Camp Chapel Sunday
night.
Grandfather Philip Martin Is very
low at this writing, at the home of II .
G. Wright.
Miss Bertha Craig left to-day for
GAINESVILLE To see her aunt, Mrs. Wm.
Rodeheaver, who is very sick.
Mira Rebeca Stewart has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Phil Rhodes, of
Tunnelton. returned home Saturday.
Old aunt Betsy Erwin is confined 20
her bed with complication of disen SEES
and II Is thought she cannot recover.
Walter Wilson returned home from
the logging camp at Eighty Cut 10
work tor his father on his farm for the
present season.
Mrs Rufus TRodeheaver was taken
with a very sudden impulse 20 visit
Montana Ia the absence of her hub.
band Saturday.
The most eloquent application tha
hasbeen delivered at Snydsr's church
for more than three years, was de.
liSered by Jehu stewart last Su uday
night
We had quite an interesting Prayer
Meeting Rt tins place Sunday night,
asthere we're only few present and
they didsnot go through with the pro.
gram they had prepared for the league.
Madam Rumor reports John Coffman.
formerly of this settlement, has mar.
risd highly educated and wealthy
ySung lady of Taylor. county. IL is
presumed he.will make his future home
In Snyder settlement.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-02-17
Another sample

Every week We are in receipt OF n
letter from some Prestonian abroad
who can't forget The dear old county,
or do without TIE AReUs. Here IL an.
other sample
SUNsET. Coz Feb. 10, 1928.
Mr.. J. Slidell Brown.
KingwoOd. w. Va.
NV Dear Sir - herein enclose you
$500 in payment on subscription.
infer that you are busy and proa.
porous and congratulate YOU over the
same. Some OfIny financial experiences
IN this country has he IN n little rorVh
but ! am getting = good start IN min
ing now and have no reason to com.
plaiD. Yours - ever
~. y. SUTrOs
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-02-17
Cranesvills.

Correspondence OF tho Argus.
win T. Collins 10 dangerously III
with pneumonia fever
c. w. Cramer is preparing to treat
his dwelling to two coats of paint
Locals are little like our Congress.
ional approximations little scarce al
present.
The State line surveyors are again
IN this section. They seem to- know
that they have good job on hand.
Diphtheria is raging in this section
and the protracted meetings are also
i'm full blast in order TO spread the
disease.
o. +. Feather contemplates spending
the summer going TO school at point
near Philadelphia. He proposes to
learn telegraphy and typography.
Some OF our people tapped their su-
gar camps during the past week and
report that the sap yields abundantly.
Quite number filed their ice houses
at this place during the KlondilSe bliz.
zard.
viii Armstrong, of Bruceton, bought
some nice fat cattle at this place dur.
ing the past week. We have some
good cattle feeders in this section,
while on the other hand. we have n
few that are merely stock Atarvcrs and
should not be allowed to have any
dumb brutes To torture in this way.
Some of our people cling to the
ground hog doctrine from the And to
the 9th, and since that time they have
become like Congress. they don't cx-
actly believe in what they formerly
preached. Congress is just now ia a
hole and would like to get out. but the
Republican side are afraid of seeing
their shadow on the question of inter
national finance agreement etc. etc.
The ground hog promised us severe
cold and has given as part sunshine.
but the Republican stumpers promised
us all sunshine and have given nothing
but disappointment. especially 20 the
day laborer, who works for the same
old price and 10 compelled TO pay about
40 per cent more for the necessaries
OF life. SALAuANDER
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-02-17

they require mo trimmings. 80. ARE ~
no means sxtrarigsnt.
eApple-Kreen Is "a sfsvoriis color ter
little girls this .Spripg. "A idelieioas
frocls is shown by Rest & Co. Tor a Miss
ten years. 1T Is OF -hpest cashmsrs
with yoke. sash. Deck aud sleeve flu
ishisgs Of dainty pink sink. The full
round skirt has deep hem SURROUNDED
by cluster Of alternating sncks and
lines of henstitching.
,Jep,nese fabrics aaud Japanese
methods cf making them arc fashion-
able. but only picturesque ssornen.,eiil,
piqosnt features should adopt than.
The newest -skirts tit we'll iu hopt
and mt the sides. aud Gsrc slightly at
the foot. .EvktyN CABLE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-02-17

S"rrcsroodeace s,t the Arxas.
Fred HARLOW IL burning " large kiln
of lime.
The literary socle,vat Shutdown has
adjourned ~ meet sine die.
EnEor Reese aud dsu<Dter Ethel, Of
near Pleasant Dale. were calling on
friends n, twilight last sunday.
Mrs. c1ar,cS Johnson. 81 n ar Nor
gantown. MAS visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Jerome Bradshaw, OF Twilight,
last week.
\. Frank Chichester sold a fine blood
ed horse to George w. Wilson on last
Saturday evening. Frank Is dealing
now in horses.
G. A. Freeiand, who has been dau-
gerously III for some time. is slowly
recovering. under the skillfui treat
mcut of DIR. w. II. McGinnis, of Reeds
VILE.
We are informed that Mr.. Jacobs
who lives on Kanes Creek, near Guy
A. Smiths, has sold his farm to George
Fled. jr. George believes In getting
tho cage ready before catching the
bird.
Presiding Elder Davis. OF the u. II.
church. held quarterly meeting GER
vices at Millcrsport last Saturday aud
Sunday. IL was expected that the
protracted meeting would begin on
Sunday night, but owing TO the fact
that Rev. Taylor had another meeting
In progress at the Reckard School
House. IL was decided TO postpone this
meeting n week later.
Monday, February f4,was the day set
apart for. one OF the most pleasing so-
cial events of the season To take place
at the residence of Jacob L. Meuear
In honor of his wife Cristeua, that be-
ing her birthday. but we are all doom
e TO disappointments. Ere the day
arrived for this unique affair TO take
place. n letter came bearing the In.
telligence that It. would be impossible
for some of the Invited guests to be
present on the aav and date above
named. They immediately held n
consultation aud decided To postpone
the affair until all could be present to
enjoy the novclty of the program, as
arranged by the committee.
JESSIR MAY
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-02-17

Correspondence Of the Argus
Peter Titchnell is quite an sgain.
Shiplcy Pullsm was at Kipgwood
Saturday.
Grant Grah>m. of King wood. was
here sunday.
Mr. McGinnis spent sunday at Mr..
J. Z. Cranes.
Mr., Reed Is visiting his Aunt Mrs
G. w. Bishop
Jeftersou welch was taken suddenly
i'll lsst Saturday.
J. c. Crane go, his foo, pretty badly
cut last Wednesday,.
Mr.. aud Mrs X W. bishop were ut
Terra Alta. Saturday.
Miss Anna Snider is suffering from
n fe:on on her thumb.
Miss Winnie welch was at home on
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs Rachel Albright sold n cow to
ID. ID. Bishop last week.
Elmer Martin was welcome caller
at the parsonage Sunday.
q. w. bishop was at GAINESVILLE and
Lenox on business last week.
j. b. Dunn, of Reedsville, was here
last week taking orders for enlarging
pictures
Quarterly meeting will be held at
this place Saturday and Sunday,
March 5th aud 6th.
Eugene Sypolt, who has been con-
fined TO his room for Ave weeks. was
able to attend church here Sunday.
Frank Pell returned home Thursday
evening. Frank has been here clerk
Ing for some time. lie 1. = splendid
clerk.
Bruce Rodcheaver returned to this
city Saturday evening. 10 says there
is no place like home. He brought n
couple of Indian Game chickens back
with him. Gertrude welcomes his re.
turn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-02-17
Indepandence.

orrespondcnce ~ the lrSus.
Mrs. George ". shanor NJ. heeu On tbe sirk
list.
rNewhurgs fair sex were well represented at
our protractcd meeting. Our boys are fnehrsf
and our girls onvious and mad.
ono 81 our prominent young sei,oi teauhar-
,oxpects Ca takca "trip o. Germany when his
.hooi closes four. weeks herec.
Mrs lanes nreaklron and children aud Mrs.
Gordon Meaver and children OF Cumberland.
Md. are paying their paren's Mr amt Mrs.
John Ayers visit
Mrs. \. G. So ~ was summoned Co the bed
side Of her father. james Gibson, 90 ranneiton.
one y iastSweck ton ID him IN n vsry critical
condition.
The Independence literary socIety will resums
business ,as soon AS the protracted peetilx
closes. Tho night OF mectin ing Il friday of each
week. Everybody cordially invited.
There has been hut ono Republican through
out On whole section of country that main-
tains have Eoct time ana plenty OF money.
lie no doubt Is looking for an once ar Is on
his balance.
Nv Ill. Jonkins.sw ho has been confined TO his
bed for some time. and who ne was thousht
recovery almost impossible. we arc pleased 10
inform his friends. is able ito rbe out again,
although very weak.
Moth M more II heard % that good Re,ubli-
cantoe rs was so vo'dtorousty how, led aud
blued would take the place .of the G q Gland
panic. The trouble u the Cleveland panc aud
Mckinley boom bear much resemblance
Since rw,ns) To- throw mud mt onc-half OF IL
lights on the other
AT this writing the weather is exceedingly
fine. Some " our farmers -Syho Thought IT a
long period betw .Mokiniey's election and
the coming OF prosperity. measured winter Tho
same way and planted their ccrp last swsoS
when thoy had few very warm days.
Tho protracted meeting NJ the NJ iE chnreh.
conducted by Rev. Charles Lsathcrby, Is not tho
greatest success There seems Co DO "a Split uf
indifference among tho iuenbcrs 10 work yet
not withstandInR this fact. there has ,i,oen !.
few made { rejoice. Tho great trouble seen,
90 DO Ia the fact that there are too many t.vI.,,
want 10 be drivers, an ~ "a iupossibie fr tll,
preacher to pu.i such "a load by hn,self.
To read New Corners" CO nmunlcatlon 'fran
Marques In tho Journal Que W ,ud he lei to
b lieve that there Was ut least one acre or two
Of ground IN the whole universe that was re-
cciylug AN over share OF Mckinley Confidence.
Share with Us Sew Conner. n you have received
IA fresh supply of confidence. because our COM
hdonce has stnod $50 long that ~ contains "A
soneihnE which eauses Increased p In In one.
culinary phys ology instead of giving ,relief
when taken
This rs too fine weather to write much ba-
cause atm so busy so I will close, 10 come
again soon Success TO eTE ARoUs aud the
never dying principles II fearlessly advocates.
OLD GOMEZ
On the oh for proaner,tv