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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-06-23
First publication June 2-4l
Notice to Cfeditofs.-E 1919.

In the county court of Lancaster county, Ne
braska.
In the matter Of the estate Of Clarence King,
deceased.
To the Creditors Of Said Estate:
You are hereby notified, that the county
Judge will sit at the county court room in Lin
coin. in said county, on the LIST day of Octo-
Der 1900, and again on the I'd day OF January,
1901, to receive and examine all claims
against said estate, with a view to their ad-
justment and allowance. The time limited for
the presentation of claims against said estate
Is six months from the I'd day OF July, 1900. and
the time limited for the payment of debts is
one year from the I'd day of July. 1890
Notice OF this proceeding is ordered publish
ed four weeks successfully in The Courier Of
Lincoln, a weekly newspaper published IN this
state.
Witness my hand and the seal of said county
court, at Lincoln, this I'D day Of May 1870.
tSEAI-) FRANK r. WATERS
County Judge.
BY WALTER A. LEEsE.
Clerk County Court.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-06-23
First Pub. June i6--3

In tine district court Of Lancaster county, Ne
braSka-
In the latter of
the estate Of loRDER TO SHOW CAUSE
John Iliff, fee
Bile minded
This cause came on for hearing upon the pc
titiOn of Andrew Kroehler guardian OF the per-
son and estate of John Ilin, feeble minded.
praying for license to sell lots three and four ~
and ~, in block sixty-three (63D in
the city of Havelock, Lancaster coun-
ty, Nebraska or 80 much thereof as Is neces-
sary to pay the debts and support the said John
Hin, feeble minded, there not being sufficient
personal property or income from the said real
estate to pay said debts and support said ward
Ii is therefore ordered that Stella Kroehler
Havelock, Nebraska; Nora Clark Auburn,
Nebr; Emma Allen. Dawson Nebr. j. W. Hin
Santa Cruz, California; Mary Peck Patas-
kala. Ohio; III. G.. Ilif, Santa Marie California:
Clyde John Ilin and leon Ilin minors OF WILL
lam =. Ilin, now deceased, the next of kin OF
said ward, and all persons Interested in said
estate, appear before me. ut my chambers, In
the court house in Lancaster county, Nebraska,
on the 10th day OF July, 1890 at ten o'clock A.
NJ, to show cause why a license should not be
granted said guardian to sell so much OF the
above described real estate of said ward a. shall
be necessary to pay said debts and support said
ward.
1t is further ordered that this order be pub
lished for three successive weeks In The Cou-
rier, weekly newspaper published and in gen
eral circulation in said Lancaster county.
Dated this lIth day of June. 1900
EDWARD p. HOLMES.
Judge OF the District Court
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-06-23

TO THE DEAF-A rich lady, cured
OF her Deafness and Noises in the Head
by DR.. Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums,
gave $4,000 to this institute, so that
deaf people unable to procure the Ear
Drums may have them free. Address
No. 6.6389 A, the Nicholson Institute,
$50 Eighth Avenue, New York.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-06-23
First Pub. June l6--4.

In the district court of Lancaster county Ne
braska.
In the matter Of the application OF George
II. Clarke, as executor OF the last will and tes-
lament of AlOnzo Barnes, deceased for license
to sell real estate
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
This cause coming on to be heard upon the
petition Of the said executor, and the proofs
offered in support of the same and IL appearing
therefrom that there is not sufficient personal
property Of the said estate in the hands of the
said executor to pay the legal debts and ex-
penses Of the same and IL further appearing
that IL Is necessary and proper that the real
estate OF said Alonzo Barnes, deceased should
be sold to pay the same, and being fully
advised in the premises.
1t Is ordered and adludged by me, as Judge Of
the district court that all persons interested in
said estate be and they are hereby directed to
be and appear before the judge of the said dis
trict court on the 3lst day Of July. 1900 at nine
O'Clock, standard time, in the forenoon at the
the office of the district clerk Of Lancaster
county, Nebraska, then and there to show cause
IL any such there be, why a license should not
be granted to said executor to sell real estate OF
deceased, described in said petition for the
purpose of paying the debts and legal expenses
of the said estate
1t is further ordered and adjudged that ser
vice OF this notice be made by publishing the
same for four successive weeks in The Courier,
legal newspaper in the said county.
Dated at Lincoln, county OF Lancaster state
OF Nebraska this 9th day Of June, 1900.
EDWARD p. HOLMES
Judge OF the District Court.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-06-23

"For humanity sweeps onward;
Where today the ! artyr stands,
On the morrow crouehes Judas,
with the silver in his hand;
Far in front, the cross stands ready,
and the cracking Fagots burn.
While the hooting mob Of yesterday,
in silence al, Return.
To CLEAN up the scattered ashes,
into history's golden urn."
"New occasions teach new duties;
Time makes ancient good uneoueth;
They must upward still. and onward,
Who would keep abreast Of truth;
So before Is cleaned her eampfires;
We ourselves must pilgrims Be,
Launch Our Mayflower, and steer boldly
Through the desperate winter sea,
Nor attempt the futures portal
with the past's blood rusted key"
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-06-23

And hence no occasion will there be for
dispute.
'On the 18th day Of June 1856, forty
four years ago day after tomorrow, John
d. Prey and his son. John w., landed at
or near the salt basin, and were the
first that came with the purpose OF max
ing this their permanent home. I'm.
mediately came the Dee family. and in
short time the new settlement cor
tanned goodly number, among them
the names of. Keys, Gregory. Cadman,
the Loders, Retzlaff, Wollingford Doni-
van, MORAN, Queen, and 90 l might 60
on, names all familiar to you, with the
blue blood OF the pioneer, that came in
the Mayflower. coursing in their veins;
they came for purpose, not alone to
satisfy any personal ambition but to
build for postsrity that which we enjoy
today. Those were days OF great hard
chip. their privstions were extreme; it
was q time when mems souls were tried
with equal severity to those their faith.
ers endured in establishing the New
Republic. When you remember Cap
tain Donivan, Gregory, Warnes, Wal
lingford, Loder and Wood, perhaps one
or two others, it seems to me now there
were eight in number, mounted on their
jaded horses, armed with rifiee. patroled
the bleak and lonesome prairies to pro-
tsct the settlers from the marauding
movements of the bloodthirsty Sioux,
now dealing with the mischiveious
Cheyennes, then treating with the
troublesome Arapahoes, all with a cour-
age and determination Of purpose that
must convince you that they were of
the same stock, were selected for the
same purpose. as was Standish, Winslow
and others who came on the same mis-
sion over a century before them.
1T was not alone, however, in the
men that the work was to be performed,
but they we're strengthened, encourag.
ed and sustained by the noble women
that came with them and endured the
awful privations uncomplainingly. and
with that degree Of fortitude that is
again convincing that they were chosen
because of that peculiar and perfect
fitness for the mission that brought
them, and when Mrs. Prey was rescuing
little Rebecca, single handed and alone
from the marauding band Of Cheyennes
and Arspahoes Cd that bright, spring
day as she played among the wild
flowers, but little ways from where
we now stand, wreathing garlands in
childish glee. it serves only to illustrate
the character and determination of all
the women that endured those dangers.
privations, distress and sorrow that We
might some day be possessed OF the
blessings and comforts that We now en-
JOY.
II wish that the time permitted a
careful and more extended review of
their lives, of their deeds, Of their
character. and that might contribute
to their memory the honor that is their
due. Jacob Dawson, Elder Young,
Doctor McKesson. T. 8. Schamp. John
Giles, Jonathan Ball, Luke Lavender,
Thomas Hudson. And so might 90
on, repeating familiar and honored
nance. Everyone Of them, together
with their noble. loving and faithful
helpmates, earned the reward OF their
master for the faithful performance OF
their duties he gave them in charge to
do. and the loving memory Of a grateful
people that have protited by their lives.
sacrificed upon the alter Of human pro-
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-06-23

grow sweeter, by a better appreciation
by those that are yet to come, OF what
they did for humanity's sake. The
vital principles Of constitutional exis-
teuce will then be better understood,
which they 30 boldly enunciated, and
promptly endorsed. 1t is for time to
better impress upon the understanding
Of men the importance Of the duty and
the obligation to perform it, as declared
by them, when they commenced the Or
ganization OF this colony. Their words
will 60 ringing down to prosperity. as
the guide to the future conduct Of men.
LET US perpetuate the blessings con-
ierred upon US, 30 that the sovereign
citizen Of any state. looking to the
steady and harmonious progress Of our
young territory, and its manly defense
Of the interests Of this republic may ap-
ply to US, and with as profound emo
ton, the enconium bestowed by an il
lustrious general upon bis victorious
comrades, after a hard fought battle.
We have been baptized in fire and blood
and we have come out steele.
''Let Us heed then the lesson that
this celebration teaches. Let US be
alert to the progressive ideas that the
age advances, and make noble and
grand the Inheritance that these, our
fathers, have left.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-06-23

By WALTER A, LEEsE.
Clerk County Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
The a. @. U. W. Ball.

The concert and ball Of the Uniform
Rank. a. O. u. W.. in City hail. last
evening. was we'll attended and a very
pleasant time was enjoyed. Music for
the evening was furnished by Halls
orchestra. The hall was draped along
the sides Of the gallery and over the
stage with streamers Of red. white and
blue. with the banner Of the order sus-
pended from the center of the stage.
The floor was cleared for the dancers
and the galleries reserved for the con
cert attendants and spectators.
There were II dances on the order
and this was none too many. The floor
was in charge of w. J. Mcclellan. f. NJ
Rand and VIM. Smith. with John Her
on. Charles Merrill. Albert Merrill and
Henry Butler for aids.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
Blatch!ord- Smith.

Samuel Blatchford and Miss Ella II.
O'Clock Christmas eve. by Roy. ID.
T.. Miller. pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church. Mr.. BlatChfoTd is .
well-known citizen. being at present
one of the aldermen of the city, and
for many years a member OF the city
government. Miss Smith came from
Steuben about two years ago to be ma
tron at the Maine Industrial school.
Later she has been a teacher in the
public schools Of Augusta, and made
her home at the Methodist parsonage.
50 Central street. where the ceremony
took place, through the courtesy Of
Mrs. Miller.
The marriage ritual Of the Methodist
church Was used. including the ring
service. Miss Mabel. youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. Blatchford WAS bridesmaid
The associates of Miss Smith at the
Industrial school and officers resident
in the city, with family friends, made
up the company of guests.
The great east parlor of the par
sonagc was decorated with potted
plants and Christmas holly.
The presents were numerous and
beautiful. consisting of pieces of silver
and various articles of cut glass and
china, together with other valuable
gifts among which were two pictures
painted by Mrs. Elizabeth Small OF
Farmingdale. presented by the artist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
Polo at 100. This Afternoon.

This afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. the
Gardiner polo team under it's new
management. will play Bangor at the
Coliseum. At a recent meeting OF the
managers of the Maine Polo League.
the schedule for Christmas afternoon
was somewhat changed, a game being
given to Gardiner for the afternoon.
II is nee Cssary to call the game at the
early hour named, so that the same
teams can play at Bangor in the even
ing.
Just what the makeup of the home
team will he has not been given out
as the promoters have not yet settled
on all the work before them. X is
known that telegram was received,
yesterday afternoon, announcing that
Cusck had been signed for goal in the
place of Al. Swords. Cusick is consid
| cred one of the fastest goal tends that
| there is in the business and his sign
ing was only after hard work by Ley
| don. who is now after ether players.
| Woods will be found at half back, h
having been taking a vacation of 4
| few days. Legion will also play at his
old place of center and Spencer will
he second rush. For first rush ii is not
yet a certain fact who Will play. but
it Is expected that Daily win be seen
| on the floor.
| All the players viii arrive, this fore
noon, and he in the game when i
starts. After the game there Will be q
dance in the rink. Ii being open to the
! public. The best Of order Is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

L. S. Smith & Go. may congratulate
themselves upon the complete success
musically and financially, of the series
of popular concerts at their store
which closed. Monday evening. There
is no doubt but it took both enterprise
and nerve to inaugurate such an eX-
tended entertainment in city no larg-
err than Gardiner, particularly when
considering how unfavorable the
weather might have been. But that is
in the past, and the weather was ia
vOrable. the public was favora bic. and
the best of all. the people manifested
their appreciation by liberal purchases.
Saturday evening. there was of course
the banner crowd when the large store
was simply a mass of good natureti
humanity. The closing evening and
other evenings. as well as afternoons.
witnessed an attendance that gave an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

The remains Of the late Mrs. Gather
inc Stevens will be brought from Re
we're. Mass, at which place she died,
Monday evening. this afternoon. and
inferred in the cemetery at Randolph.
Mrs. Stevens had been i'll but Il short
time and her death will be heard with
grief by all. She was born at Gardi-
ner. May 10, 1914 and was married to
Sanford Stevens of Pittston. May 10,
1S41. She is survived by two sons,
Walter and John Stevens, both of
Prcsque Isle. and three daughters,
Mrs. John Scanned of St. Johns, Mrs.
Frank Potcher of Revere, Mass, with
whom she was visiting when she died,
and Miss Katie Stevens of Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
POLO NOTES..

Eddie J. Sullivan. who has been manag-
ing the Portland polo team for f. T.
Rounds from the organization of the
polo league up to this time, left. Monday
for Utica, \. ", where he Will assume
the management of Icibler & Cos. No
! Lost River company, which has just
closed n long engagement at the Four
teenth Street Theatre. New York, and has
gone on the road for the balance Of the
season. This is very responsible and
lucrative position which Mr.. Sullivan has
accepted. ana his friends will be well
pleased to hear Of his Engagement. Mr..
Rounds has announced that he had given
Capt. Mckay of the Portland team the
management of. the organization for the
balance of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
First Baptist Christmas Concert.

The members of the First Baptist
Sunday School gave very pleasing
Christmas concert. last evening, 1oi-
lowed by the distribution of presents
from two prettily decorated trees upon
the platform. The following program
was successfully presented:
Singing. Stars Of Christmas
Sunday School
PRAYER Rev w. ID. Plummer
Singing, Sunday ScfpOl
Exercise OF Greeting Six little girls
Recitation. Bloom Howard
Rccitation Pauline Freeman
Recitation, Ncddle Freeman
Exercise Eunicc Niles Hazel Choate,
Grace keene, Ruth IIoskins and Ruby
HOskins.
Singing, Choir
Recitation, Ella Dunn
Recitation, Charlie Howard
Solo Stella Boydcn
Exercise Stella Boydcn. Helen Nyc,
Pauline Freeman and Emma Dunn.
Recitation, Francis rel
Singing, Sunday Schopi
REGULATIONS. Stella Boyden. Emily Book
or, Milton AIdricn, Ray Fuller and
Emma Dunn.
! Singing, Sunday Schoo
Solo, Miss Ethel Coomb:
| Recitation, Alice Poolci
| Exercise, Charlie Howard, Harry Fuller
Myrtle Rixon, Rcna Greeley, Barbara
Singing. Sunday Schoo
| Recitation, Ada Poolei
! Singing, Sunday Schoo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

The weather of yesterday was any
thing but what was desired by those
having business to transact. The
weather was warm and the fog was
thick, making what little snow there
was on the ground disappear at a rapid
rate. Only a few We're seen on runners
wheels being used almost entirely
Several times the sun tried to work
through the clouds but it soon was COW
cred. The ice in the river is standing
it better than was at first expected.
The top has melted away scmc but tho
loss on the bottom is nothing to speak
Of The cold wave that is predicted
for today keeps the ice men in the best
of spirits. The fields are now too good
to lose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

The annual meeting of the Oak Grove
Cemetery Association will be held one
week from this evening. This meeting
promises to be very interesting. there
being three new directors to be chosen
Already there are two factions and
both of them are getting in all the
proxies that are possible to reach.
There is also other business of import
anCe to come up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

Eugene Gagne. the 6-ycar-old son of
Peter Gagne of Front street, slipped on
the icy sidewalk in front of the Park
Cafe on Common street. yesterday fore
noon. and received a bad fracture of
the lower third of the right thigh. Drs.
Fortier and Rancourt We're summoned
and successfully reduced the fracture
and the little fellow is getting along
comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
What Shall We Have for Dessert +?

This question arises in the family ev-
cry day. Let us answer 1t today. Try
Jell-O. delicious ard healthful dessert.
Prepared in two minutes. No boiling! no
baking! simply add boiling water and
set tc cool. Flavors: Lemon. Orange.
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack
re At YOUR grnrers today 10 cts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
HOW TO CURE GROUP.

Mr.. II. Gray, who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county, n. Y, says: Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is the best
medicine have ever used. 1t is fine
children's remedy for Group and never
fails to cure When given as soon as
the child becomes hoarse. or even after
the croupy cough has developed, it will
prevent the attack. This should he
borne in mind and a bottle of the
Cough Remedy kept at hand ready fo-
instant use as soon as these symptoms
appear. For sale by John Coughlin.
III Water St, and ]. C. Houlehan, Gar
diner, Druggists. /
Truth, Sat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

Christmas will be generally observed
in this city. Most of the stores will be
closed during the afternoon, but in the
morning, they will do business. All the
mills and factories will be closed for
the day and the banks viii DO no bust
ness. The post office will probably be
opened during the entire day to accom-
modate the public. There will be two
full deliveries and two fun collections
OF the mail by the carriers. This Will
leave a clean office at night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

The musical organizations Of Colby
have returned from their trip, which
was a success in every way. There
We're good audiences at every place and
the program was warmly received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES.
All the Churches Have Trees and Concerts
Monday Evening.

The Christmas exercises which began.
Sunday evening, Were continued. Monday
evening. with trees at the different
churches.
No concert was given at the Universal
list church, sunday evening. but the little
folks felt amply repaid by the fine time
which the able committee, Miss Newhall
Miss Drew, Mrs Herring. v r. Common
and Mrs. Rhoadcs gave to them. Monday
night. The church was very prcttily dec
grated with cvergrcens. and in the center
of the arch back Of the altar was star
suspended. representing the Star Of
bethlehem" a unique part Of the even
inG's entertainment was the fairy pump
kin which occupied quite a large space
OH the platform, and from which fairy
emerged ana distributed the presents.
The following program was successfully
carried out:
Singing. Holy. Holy
Scripture by Superintendent.
Singing. Carol.
Responsive Reading.
Prayer. Pastor
Reading and Responsive Singing by Su-
perintendcnt and School.
Carol.
Recitation. Pauline Herring
Recitation. Mildred Richardson
Miss McFaddcns Class.
Recitation, Earl Stoves
Song. Harold Weeks
Recitation. Crowcll Pease
Recitation, Emerson l.aWry
Song. Vera Small and Minnie Gibbs
Recitation, Don Edwards
Recitation, Two little girls
Song. Fred Gibbs
Recitation. Harold Corson
Motion Song. Infant Class
Recitation, Ethel Cillcy
At the Methodist church. the following
y-t,,, ,f.Nr.. 4 ~,
presents were distributed from the tree:
Sweet Christmas Time" Chorus
Prayer. Pastor
Recitation, Henry Kregcr
Recitation. Louisa PeaSc
Recitation, Fannie BuZzell
Recitation. Hazel Lord
..Baby 8 Fair" song BY four girls
Recitation, Alice Ladd
Recitation, Alice Tozer
Recitation, Lizzie York
Motion Piece, Snow Flakes"
Recitation. Thelma Pcase
Recitation Myrtle Wyman
Song, Ida Bell
Recitation, six boys
Basket Party" Dialogue.
Recitation. Flossie Clarke
The Baptist Society had been making
preparations for its concert for some
little time. and the program was a very
pleasing one and was ably carried out I
The program follows:
Chorus by School.
Invocation, Mr.. Ives I
Song. Alice Kenrick. Rosa Cole /
Recitation, THE Two MollieS."
Frances and Bertha Gillette 1
Recitation. Alice Nye (
Recitation. Annie Woodman !
Chorus. "Oh, Radiant Morn
Recita ton, Alice Gibson |
Recitation. Ruth Brophy
Song. ''Sprics of Holly" Seven little girls
Recital ton, The Twins
Ada and Alberta Crummett
Recitation, Bessie Thomas
Song. "Rock-a-Dye, Six girls
Lawrence Atwood
Mabel Brown
song. Frances Gillette |
Mr.. Ives
Chorus by School.
London ice-dealers get much Of their
stock from ships which bring II from tho
lakes or Norway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

The employees Of the American Ex-
press Go. of this city received from
their headquarters. yesterday, a pretty
little pamphlet with a s. gold piece en-
closed. and a few words thanking all
for the work they had done. The re-
port shows that there was 10000 of
these given away. this Christmas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

The employees of the Watcrvillc &
Fairfield Railway ana Light co, all re
ceivcd fine Christmas turkeys for their
dinner. today. as a token of their ON
ploycr's appreciation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

Miss Clara Reed. formerly a teacher
in the public schools Of the city, ana
who is now teaching in Massachusetts.
is spending the holidays at her home il
this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
Standing.
POLO STATISTICS.
Mercer Leads Rushers, Mallory the Goals and
Mercer for Goal Getting.

Gath. Nc, Dec. 2i.-(SpeciaD. The
Maine Roller Polo League at the close Of
the seventh week is in better condition
than ever before. The largest houses of
the season is last weck'sC report. The
percentage of rushers and goal tenders
is shown by the following statement is
sued by Secretary harry c. Weber, to-
taN.