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Imperial press., 1901-05-04
THE DESERT LAND
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is probable that, for time at least, this will be a stock country. At any rate it is an ideal country for the raisin grape, for the crop can be dried with no fear of loss from rain, and it is also ideal for the cultivation of the sugar beet, as the analysis has proven the soil just the proper thing for this in dustry. Barley will also do we'll, and competent authorities in such matters declare it an ideal country aud climate for the cultivation of Egyptian, or long staple, cotton.
 ''I could talk till you were entirely tired out and your space entirely filled, about the possibilities of this country, but it is hardly necessary to dilate. We saw the country completely, east, west, north and south, and while there are some patches of it which are possi- bly not the best on earth, there is such an indescribably vast amount of good land out of which can be made all that anyone could hope for in any country, that there is not member of our party, who will not be most en- thusiastic in his description of its possibilities"
Imperial press., 1901-05-04

At Beaumont the other day strang- CT asked for time to consider a deal which involved the investment of if ty thousand dollars cash. He was asked how much time he wanted; he replied week. He was given two hours, with the remark that back in California if man took two breaths before closing deal the trade was de- clared off.-El Paso Herald.
 Correct. We are progressive peo- pie of few words, and little considera- ton for the snail, which we leave ito spin around in circle and end where it started"
Imperial press., 1901-05-04

ABOUT ten miles west of Inn perial is found the ruins of fort, the history of which would be remarkably interesting to the present inhabitants of Southern California were it possible to read it. It has been suggested that soldiers were perhaps sta toned here for the purpose of protecting the U. s. mail when it was carried across this country by stage. If this be true it is forty to fifty years since this fort was in use.
Imperial press., 1901-05-04

THE very best evidence of the enterprise in any town is the ad- vertising support it gives the local paper. There is but one business in Imperial that is not represented in the columns of the PRESS, and this is due to the fact that the said business is changing hands. The new pro- prietor, w. F. Holt, is preparing an advertisement for the next is- sue.
Imperial press., 1901-05-04
TMt PRESIDENTS TRAIN

The special train on which the president and his party are mak- ing the 1O,OOO-mile trip to the Pacific Coast, started from Wash- ington last Monday morning and is composed of an engine and seven cars. The combination baggage and smoking car Atlan- tic, the dining car St. James, two compartment cars, each with seven state rooms and two draw ing rooms, the Omena and the Diana, two 12-section drawing room-sleepers, the Pelion and the Charmion, the private car Olym- pia, which will be occupied by President and Mrs. Mckinley.
 The Olympia will be used only on the trip out. The return will be made in the private car Cam pania. It will be one of the finest trains ever put upon a railroad tract. The Olympia, in which the president will come to the coast, has been used by him on several other occasions. It has five private rooms and one sofa section. Two of the rooms con- tain brass beds, large mirrors, wardrobes and every convenience. The dining and observation room is located at the rear of the car. It is finished in vermillion; the private rooms in maple, mahog- any and koko and the kitchen in English oak. The Campania is almost a counterpart of the Olympia.
 The compartment cars, in which the members of the cabi- net and their wives and other guests travel, are finished in yer million, elaborately carved, and the rooms are painted in ivory and gold. The ceilings are beau tifully decorated and the uphols- tering and draperies are in har- mony with the general color scheme. The combined baggage and smoking car is fitted up with a barber shop, bathroom, writing cabinets and library.
Imperial press., 1901-05-04

Says the Fl Paso Herald: Kan sas has suspended the prize offer to mothers of triplets, because under a republican administra- tion the crop is so prolific that it has been a heavy drain on the state treasury. Yet Kansas votes against bounties whenever she gets a chance.
Imperial press., 1901-05-04

IF this oil business is to be con- tinued at the present ratio much longer the country will be so full of holes that one can not blow. Why not make few big holes, get the oi! out and quit.
Imperial press., 1901-05-04
ABOUT THE SIZE OF IT

The following, which is so ap p1icable to this country, is takei from the Texas Farm and Ranch
 Many farmers, who would oth wise have homes of their own continue to rent and move anC rent and move againt, because they cannot buy as much land a: they want at prevailing prices There is distinct advantage ir owning a large farm, just as there is in owning large bank deposit or a large amount of valuable property of any kind. But, be- cause we can't have what we want, shall we refuse to have what we can7 People in the Southwest have been brought ul under a cheap land and large farm system, and have been accustom. ed to spreading their crops thinly over as many acres as possible, and calling it farming, and now that land is so dear they cannot practice that system, they know not haw to shape their course. The question of a large or small farm, at least, resolves itself in- to an a1ternative-a small farm or none, and the farmer takes his choice.
 A farmer who has not the abil- ity to get more than four or five dollars per acre from fertile soil, should have large farm or go out of the business; but for one who can farm land to some thing near its capacity, small farm may be better than a large one; or, he may accumulate enough in a few years to add to his holdings all the land he can handle. A large farm affords more room for expansion, for growing crops and live stock on a large scale, and for making larger profits with less physical labor, and is adapted to the views and ability of many farmers. But there is higher considera- tion connected with the possess ion of farm home. A man with a family of children should avoid, above all things, bringing them up to life of gagabondage, and the best security against such a contingency is a home-a real home-however small or humble. A small home with independence is better than large estate with a load of debt added.
Imperial press., 1901-05-04

WHILE the recent floods in the Ohio river did some damage, it did some good as we'll, in as much as it saved the inhabitants along the river the annual task of cleansing their cellars.
Imperial press., 1901-05-04

IT would seem that the Los Angeles Journal is walking upon holy ground without removing shoes when it concludes an edi- toriaI by stating that "the Jour nal Always right"
Imperial press., 1901-05-04

THE new battleship Main will be launched the 3Oth of this month in Philadelahia.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-07-25
The ladies of st. Johns Church will

The ladies of st. Johns Church will
give an ice cream social on Thursday
August fifteenth, in the Sparks build.
ing. 26
LosT-From my place on Snake riv-
er in Kennedy precinct, two light bay
colts, one about two years oil and the
other about three. both branded A on
right jaw. Have not been e e since
last October.
27-tf W. A. SHE1RouRu
WANTED by the U. s. government
an experienced. first class wheelwrioht
must also be skilled carpenter. Per
manent position. For further informa-
ton apply 10 the Quartermaster, Fort
Niobrara, Nebraska.
All kinds of heavy hardware and
wagon wood stock at E. Breuklanders.
2O-tf
Fifty cents for Sunday dinners at the
Donoher aftez August LIST. :
My ranch for sale. ) quarters sect
ions of land; will run 800 head of stock
summer and winter also % head Of
horses and 30 head of cattle. Terms
J cash ] in one year and ] in two years,
ODE CHURCH
Valentine, Nebr.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-07-25
Notice to Bridge Builders and Painters.

Sealed bids with plans INT specifications will
be received at the office of the County Clerk of
Cherry County Nebraska at Valentine ON the
18th day OF August 1901 for The building Of all
bridges that may be ordered constructed by the
County Board prior TO July 1 1902. Bids TO be
Stper-structure ana contract to be let at such
specified sum per lineal foot.
All bids to be accompanied by bidders plans
and specifications and a certified check on seine
bank III Cherry county tor the sum OF 500. sue
cesSful bidders must furnish bonds In compll-
ance with the statute.
Bids will be received at the same date for the
painting of about 800 feet of bridges in Cherry
County, Ne braska. Iron bridges to receive one
coat of paint and wooken bridges two. Paint TO
be red lead and Princess mineral half and half
mixed in pure linseed oil. All rust and scales
to be removed before painted. A suitable bond
VIII be required.
The Board of County Commissioners reserve
tne right TO reject any or all bids or TO accept
any bid they may consider to be the best.
25-4t J. w ,ANIEJs
Valentine, Nebr., July 6, 1901. CO, Clerk
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-07-25

The force in the county .%treasurer's
Office is busy writing distress warrants
to be sent out August 1st and if you
aaye any personal property taxes in
Cherry county not paid you had better
pay them, for those not paid August LIST
will be put into The collectors hands.
There is only a week left.
j. Z. THACKREY, Treasurer.
Lost, straved or stolen, June god or
23d, a liver and white pointer bitch,
six months old. answers to the name of
Carrie Nation. will pay $500 FOR her
return or for information leading to
her recovery. WM. FRANCKE,
27tf Valentine. Neb.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-07-25
Appointment of Administrator

In county court of Cherry County. Nebraska.
In the matter of the estate of William Tupper
deceased
Elizabeth G. Tuppsr having filed in my Office
a petition praying for the appointment Uf +. NJ.
WalcOtt as administrator of the estate IF Will
III said estate will take notice that 1 have fixed
July p. 1901 at 10 o'clock A. VI. AS the time and
my Office IN Valentine in said county as the
plac e for hearing SAID petition at which time
and place all persons interested I'm said estate
may appear and show cause il any there be why
such administrator should not be appointed.
witness my hand and seal this 10th day Of
July 1901.
SEAL w. r. TOWNE
County Judge
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-07-25

Or. A. N. Compton went over to
the Rosebud reservation Friday in the
interest of his profession and returned
to valentine Sunday. He informs us
that Mrs. William Smith aud Mrs. K.
Leaton were quite sick.
Wednesday evening we had a little
shower here which cooled the atmos-
phere and frightened up things con-
siderably. Cody reports a good rain
and similar reports are received from
along the state line rorth.
o. W.. j. H. and Chas. w. Melon
aid, of Woodlake, were in the county
seat last Tuesday proving up on their
fire hay claims in that part of the
county. They paid this Office a bust.
ness call before returning home.
A very pleasant social dance was
given last Monday evening at Cornell
hall in honor of Miss May Thacher by
q AO" vi hOI illCiiOS. LIZ cVcIiuS
passed very pleasantly after which a
supper was served at The Donoher.
Genevieve Delgetta, of Bassett,
was here last Friday in the interest
of a piece of land she owns in this
county. Miss Delgetta is well known
here having been connected with a
millinery store here some two years
ago.
Last Thursday F. M. Jersig shipped
in three hundred and fifty two. year old
steers from Omaha and unloaded them
at the stock yards here. They were
taken out to Henry Billiards. pasture
where they will be fitted for the fall
market. Mr.. Jersig also shipped one
car into Woodlake.
Pat Hett has been hauling and fur
nishing stone for the Quigley and
Brayton buildings and last week went
up to Cody to put up hay for Jas. II.
Quigley on his ranch. Mr.. Hett has
some of the finest building stone on his
place that is found in this vicinity.
G. G. Perkins and his uncle j. NJ.
Clarkson called at this Office for a pleas
ant visit Monday. Mr.. Perkins made
a two weeks visit here from his home
in Arkansas and left Tuesday morning
for White, South Dakota, to visit with
other relatives before returning.
Harry o. Tucker arrived here from
Port Orchid, Washington, last sunday
morning to be at the bedside of his
father who has been quite sick for
time. We hope that his father
will Dol regain health sufficiently to
allow Harry to return and take care of
his business interests in the west.
The county officers to he elected this
fall are: County Treasurer. Clerk, Sher-
if, superintendent, Surveyor, Coroner
and Commissioner IN the 3rd district.
Two weeks ago a line of copy was
omitted by mistake IN setting it up
which made the list incomplete. Con.
.vention will be held the latter part of
or the first of October.
About $500 is taFen from the coun-
ty general fund and returned to the
school funds Of the county and to the
village fund by the recent :
action of the county commissioners. {
Interest on delinquent taxes. has for
into the county general
'und when paid with the exception Of :
hat proportion which has always been
by the state as it's share in the t
interest. This interest has now been
lpportloned s~everally to the school e
districts and the village funds.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-07-25
Appointment of Administrator

In county court of Cherry County, Nebraska.
In the matter OF the estate of Henry VanIeer,
deceased.
Edward j Davenport having filed I'm my office
Il petition praying for the appointment OF him
self rs administrator of the estate of Henry
said estate will take notice that 1 have fixed
July q. 1901 at O'Clock T.. NJ. as the time and
my Office In Valentine IN said county as TIE
place tOr hearing said petition at which time
and place all persons Interested in said estate
may appear and show cause il any there be wly
such administrator should not be appointed.
witness my hand and seal this 10th day of
July 1901
SEAL w. r. TOWNE
County Judge
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-07-25
Coming Events.


A Song.
Backward, turn backward, O.. time In thy fight
Give us a rain again just for tonight;
Pull out the plug in the bung Of the sky
Let rain descend on the earth. hot and dry
Lam so sick of this waterless spell
Weary of winds that are hotter than all &c
out.
Weary of tOrments that fever the blood
Turn on a flood, mister, turn on a food.
-Bixby in State Journal.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-07-25
Bulls for Sale,

Eight registered and two high grade
hereford bulls. and n high grade
shorthorn for sale. These animals ara
from twelve to thirty months old.
II. S. SAVAGE, Simeon, Neb.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-07-25

m bay horse bearing no marks.
SWIFT, st. Francis Mission, Rosebud
South Dakota. 27-tf
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-07-25
L i M E + r
D. s. II W C ESTATE

Dan Truax aid Charlie Gartslde
were down from Cody this morning.
Frank Fischer went to Neiligh
to look after his land interests at that
place. From there he will 60 to Oma-
ba.
Charlie Cooper is in town today and
reports the arrival of a baby boy at his
home yesterday and all parties doing
well.
Notice our local weather record on
first page. ! on get a fresh report ev-
cry week which is well worth your
time to lead and compare.
Dave Stinard and his three daught
ers Ada, Ida and Lucilla departed this
morning for Buffalo and will 60 to Mt.
Vernon, N. Y, his former home from
which he left coming west II years
ago. Mr.. Stinard has been engaged
in the mercantile business since COM
ing west and also owns a ranch and
a good herd of cattle down east of the
Fort of which our friend w. T. Bishop
is manager. MI. StiDard has done well
il Cherry county. II. Buttinghaus OR
''Sticks" as he is better known will
run Mr.. SIS clothing store during the
absence of the family, Mrs. Stinard
having preceded the others two or
three weeks. and is, perhaps even now,
longing to return to the Land of the
Mild Eyed Steer.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-07-25
100 pound sack salt at

100 pound sack salt at
27-tf Pettycrew's.
After August list Sunday dinner a
The Donoher will be so cents each.
Look out for some bargains in shoes
at Pettycrew's. 27-tf
Sunday dinner sc cents after August
isl at The Donoher.
Strayed from the town herd one
yearling heifer. Branded X 10 on left
hip. Leave word at this Office. 27-2t
For SALE-About 40 head of COWS
and calves and about 100 head mixed
stuff. Inquire at ranch 10 miles south
of CrookstOn.
23-tf Len Parker, Mgr
Having recently purchased one of
the Newcomb fy-shuttle rag carpet
looms am now prepared to do all
kinds of rag carpet weaving on short
notice.
MRS. ADA HOLSCLAW,
Valentine, Nebr.
Those who know DR.. Seymour per-
sonally hsve learned to have great con
tidence in him as a business man as
well as professionally as he has made
regular visits to this city for a good
many years past, and to our knowledge
has never failed to keep an appoint
ment, OF to give care and attention to
patients who have employed his ser
vices.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-07-25
MRS. ADA HOLSCLAW,
Valentine, Nebr,
Lost

From my place On the Rosebud res
ervation on Tuesday, July Is, 1901,
three horses, one bay mare branded
IN left side, one sorrel horse
branded ~ on left side and
The daily sentinel., 1901-01-15
Made to Diseorge.

Just previous To thu death OF 81. A.
Castle. which took place last Saturday,
he deposited thirty dollars with mer-
chant OF this city, taking due bill Tor
the money He also purchased some
merchandise from the same party and
took receipt from him for the purchase.
Castle had previously borrowed some
money from the merchant and he liqui-
dated this amount also at the time OF de-
posting the money and taking a due
bill for the same.
When Castle had been found dead
and had been taken to the undertakers
this merchant came there and enquired
very earnestly if there had been any
thing found upon the person OF the dead
man. He was told that nothing OF i'm
portance had been found in the clothes
OF the deao man, except little tobacco
and some money-a very small amount.
When this was told him he said that
the deceased owed him for some mer-
chandise and also owed him some money
on a note that he held.
OuueTLdh bdnDlbtot WHO'LL ho SAoAAA
ined the effects of the man. as it was his
duty to do, found in the clothes this due
bill from the merchant and also the can
celled note, which the merchant had
thought had been destroyed. Mr.. Ban
mister told the merchant what he did in
order to mislead him and to see what
claims the man would make, having in
his possession the proofs that the man
had deposited money and had also paid
for the merchandise and cancelled the
note.
When the brother OF the deceased ar
rived from Delta he was told Of the
claims made by the man and he went at
once to this merchant and made him
give up the money and also to acknow-
ledge that all that the deceased had OBJ
tanned from him had been satisfied.
When men have to take advantage OF
the dead to secure money to increase
their store Of wealth, it is taking chances
which may some day lead them into very
close quarters.
The daily sentinel., 1901-01-15
Installation and Banquet.

The annual installation OF the Officers
OF Grand Valley Division, No. 1873
Ladies' Auxiliary to the Order Of Rail
way Conductors, was hold at the lodge
room OF the order Saturday night.
The following ladies were installed for
the ensuing year: Mrs. ]. A. Mos, presi-
dent; Mrs. F. F. off, vice president
Mrs. lola Evans, secretary and treasurer
Mrs Letta Mold, s. s.; Mrs. Clara Var
ner, j. S.; Mrs Maggie McCabe, guard
Mrs. Laura Stetler, chairman Of executive
committee.
Following the ceremony OF installation
the officers and members Of the division
and their brethren of the Order OF Rail
way Conductors, were invited to the
home of Mrs. Maggie McCabe, where an
elegant banquet, which had been espec-
tally prepared for the occasion, was par
taken of by the officers and men. bers and
their friends.
From here the party adjourned to the
home OF Mrs. F. F. Wolff, where de-
lightful social time was spent for the
rest Of the ecening. Cards and orher
amusements we're INDUCED in together
with social conversation and renewal
of ties OF friendship, until late hour.
The winners of the prizes were: Mrs.
McCabe, first ladies' prize; F. F. W, iii,
first gentleman's prize. The BOBBY
prizes were taken by Mrs. Phillips and
Mr.. Stetler. The occasion will be long
remembered as ono of the most pleasant
spent by this organization and their
brethren OF the Order Of Railway Con-
ductors.
j. h. Bristol, T. G. Roberts and John
Harvey Jr., were Leadville guests in the
city yesterday.
The big mark down sale at the An
derson Bargain house is attracting many
customers to that popular place OF
business.
Better invest dollar with the Van
Buren, Mercantile company and get q
dollars worth. 1t is best you kn ow.
OF course you do.
The daily sentinel., 1901-01-15

Fresh nuts at Van Buren's OF course.
The band girls invite you to their ball
Friday night.
You'll have good time at the ball
Friday night.
Prices to suit your pocket book, at
Van Buren's of course.
Be sure and go to the dance Friday
night. You'll enjoy it.
Hear the ladies play and or Joy their
dance at tho Armory Friday night.
For Rent-Two or Three nicely fur
nished rooms. Enquire at Fairlawn.
The daily sentinel., 1901-01-15

j. Il. Bristol, T. G. Roberts and John
Harvey Jr., were Leadville guests in the
city yesterday.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-06
Another County Bridge.

The county commissioners. at
their meeting yesterday. decided
to build com mbinstion bridge of
iron and Oregon fir across the
Arkansas river thirty five miles
construction of same will be asked
for in few days,
The bridge will have an 80 foot
span and the entire length of it
and the approaches will be ll5
feet. The one proposed will be
similar to that put in on Beaver
Greek, which cost $3.50.
The commissioners will finish
this months business this week.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-06
Do You Want a PIANO

for ChristmasY If so it will pay
you TO call at ia East Main street,
Canon City, the branch store of
the Montelius Piano company
where you can select from stock
of upwards of twenty pianos, also
some nice organs We sell you
on easy monthly payments, and
every piano is guaranteed for FIVE
years Will pay your railroad fare
if you come to this city to select
your piano and we can sell YOU.
Prices from Sl95 to 81 900 Give
us call c. +. SULLIVAN,
50 tt Salesman.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-06
The SmeIter.

The Rocky Mountain Smelter
company is laying the steel for the
elevated track for lime and coke
and when this is finished work will
start
The refinery is being run sue
cessfully as is also the reverbera-
tory furnsce The blast furnaces,
however, are not put in operation.
Shipments of ore are being receiv-
ed and more is coming in almost
daily. New men are being given
work.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-06

The semi-annual meeting of the
officers of the Presbyterian church
was held last evening in the Dam
iels block. The several accounts
of the different officers were com
pared and the books show that the
chapel is on an excellent financial
footing, with enough money in the
treasury to meet all of its obliga-
tions.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-06

The Harry Fitzgerrell residence
on North Maple avenue had very
narrow escape from burning to the
ground at 6 O'Clock this morning.
Mr. Fitzgerrell lighted the FIRE and
in some manner the stovepipe
ignited the wall paper and
ceiling. Assistance WAS called and
the fire fighters did noble work in
putting out the blaze The house
was saved.