The Red Cloud chief., 1901-10-18

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was given at the Star bakery and res.
taurant, and was of the "Ye Old New
England Supper" style. The menu
was a very unique one and the
name and taste with which 1t was
gotten up and served caused many ia.
vorable remarks on the ability Of the
proprietors Of that popular resort. The
feasting and toasting was kept up until
quite late, when they adjourned In or
der to give their departing memeber a
chance to recuperate for the event of
the mex day.
The following items in regard to the
interesting method Of two Red Cloud
firms in advertising their goods were
taken from the Country Advertiser of
Grenoble, Pa. "Newhouse Bros, at
Red Cloud, Ncb., recently conducted n
postal card contest. They offered
prizes for the one who would write the
sentence, "Newhouse Bros. sell photo
supplies" the most times on n postal
card. The prize was awarded to U. G
Teel, who wrote the sentence 1873 times
Not only did the contest itself create
quite an interest, but the cards were
placed in the display window after
ward, and Of course that helped along
in advertising value" "The hardware
firm OF Morhart Bros, at Red Cloud,
Neb., conducted a grain contest. offer
ing prizes for the best stem Of wheat
The points Of judgment were the length
Of stem, the length Of head and the size
Of berry. The contest excited a great
deal OF interest in that county, and the
awarding Of the prize was conducted
in a manner which increased interest,""
On Thursday evening October 10th,
occurred a very happy event at the
residence of the brides home when Mrs.
Matte Smith was united in marriage
to Mr.. Grant Miller. Mr.. Sherman
Shipman of Kansas acted as best man
and Miss Flora Miller II Eckley as
bridesmaid. At 8 o'clock they took
their respective places in the south
side of the parlor and Rev. Wolfe OF
Guide Rock proceeded with the cere.
mony. The ceremony was performed
in the presence of relatives of both the
contracting parties aud they were the
recipients Of many presents rs tokens
| nf thn agfnnpn IN which fhau o,n hnlI
The groom is the son Of Mr.. NJ. NJ.
Miller of Saltwater, is a well known
farmer and has spent the latter part OF
his life in Webster county. The bride
has also lived near Guide Rock and is
loved aud respected by all who know
her. After the ceremony all repaired
to the dining room where u sumptuous
repast was served, which was repeated
the next day by the parents Of the
groom. M. and Mrs. Miller have the
best wishes Of frierds for a long and
happy life.
Last Monday morning Red Cloud
was called upon to part with another
Of her old and respected citizens when
A. A. Pope passed away after u long
and painful illness with Brights' dis.
ease. Alvin Arthur Pope was born at
F%reeport, Pennsylvania on August 80,
1S49. His parents afterwards moved
to Wisconsin where he completed his
education in the Wisconsin state uni.
versity. He was married In 1872 to
Miss Laura j. King of Blue Earth City,
Minnesota, and In 1874 came to Web
ster county and located or a home.
stead upon which he resided until 1877
when he was elected county superin
tendent and moved to Red Cloud. Aft
err serving two years in this capacity
he engaged in the implement business,
which business he continued ia up to
the time of his death. He leaves O
wife, four sons and one daughter. The
funeral services were held from the res.
idence on Wednesday and were co.,
Quoted by Rev. j. ii. N. Cobb, under
the direction of the Masonic and A. o.
u. w. lodges. The remains were laid
at rest in the Red Cloud cemetery.
Last Saturday afternoon the resi-
dence of MIR. and Mrs. Jos. CARRIER,
one mile north Of this city was the
scene Of a very happy event. at which
time their daughter, Miss Ethel Grace
was united in marriage to Mr.. LaR0y
Edison TAFT, Rev. j. N. Cobb officiating
The wedding vas q quiet one, being
witnessed only by the relatives and
few Of the most intimate friends. The
ceremony was performed a 4 Pun. ,:.and
after congratulations had been extend
ed a bounteous feast which had beer
prepared for the occasion was partici
pated in. The bride and groom left on
the evening train for q bridal tour
in the mountains. Both Of the con