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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17

The Galloway Queen register
ed kick last week against the
hotels, livery barns and buses of
Broken Bow for over-charging
their patrons during the fair.
The Queen says the charges were
equal to any get-rich-quick
scheme or hold-up ever perpetrat-
ed and that it is practiced on
every occasion when a crowd is
called to Broken Bow. Just
what grounds the Queen has for
the charge we do not know, ex-
cept against what the Queen
terms the buses. The convey
ences from the city to the Fair
grounds were not the buses of
Broken Bow. Some of the
wagons were run by citizens of
Broken Bow, but most of them
were run by farmers and citizens
of other towns, who improved
the opportunity to attend the
Fair and make few dollars be-
sides. The price was raised by
some of them from 10 to IS cents.
think those who run carriages
usually charge Is cents, but the
carry-alls formerly charged 1C
cents and commenced with that
price. But as the authorize.
did not limit the price in the
license issued it was left discre
tionary with the drivers. TIL,
management of the Fair or cit,
authorities were not parties to it
If any of the hotels or feed barn,
charged more than regular rates
the Queen is justified in it's com
plant, but it should be specif,
and let the public know who ar,
the guilty parties. AS far a
the citizens of Broken Bow il
general were concerned most Of
them opened their homes freel,
to accommodate the public ant
there were but few private house
that did not provide sleeping &C
commodations and board for a
many as they could accommodate
If there were extortions practice,
it was without the approval O
knowledge of the Fair manage
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
Gives 1t Up.

The Lincoln Independent has
practically abandoned all hope of
Populist reorganization. The
Leader never saw anything in
the Denver Conference to appeal
to the Populist masses, for it was
not a populist Conference in any
sense.
However, the Populist press
adopted its anti fusion as a
necessary preservation of princi-
Piles. Now comes the Populist
state convention and overrides
the Denver Conference and the
proclamations of the press, and
fusion is again made complete.
How was it done? That is very
easy to show.
The farmers and wage toilers
who organized and supported the
true Populist principles were left
at work, while the pass riders
and jobbers went to Grand Is
land for their own private ends
and fusion was the natural out
come. 1t will be deplorable,
after all this political merry-go-
round to see the Pop papers
blandly supporting fusion.
| 1t certainly keeps the Pop
farmer guessing to know what is
coming next! And how ephemer-
al was the JOY of the Mid Roaderl
"Twas like the snow fake on
the river
Il A moment glows, then gone
forever. Sargent Leader.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
still an Optimlst

Our friend, the Beacon greatly
pleases us in the new turn it took
last week. For the second time
it discusses the political issues
from the bright side.
We have labored long to con-
vert the Beacon from it's pessi-
mistic way of looking at every
thing and now we feel encourage
with the consolation that our
labors have not been in vain.
We shall continue the good work
cheered with the hope that since
the Beacon has found there is a
bright side from which it can
look that in the near future it
will be able to see the evil of it's
ways and that it may yet beat
its contemporaries in joining
hands with the party of progress,
happiness and prosperity. Let
us all join hands in singing
praises of that eventful day.
Hurrah The Beacon comes again
And shouts with optimistic pen,
And we are rejoiced to know
1t is before another November snow.
For years we've labored hard
To convince our pessimistic pard,
That the optimistic side is right
Though the clouds be dark as night.
Look up my brother and be good
Your worth more than your weight in
wood,
Still we hold open the door
For all the sick, halt and sore.
The twin, populist, pessimist synonym
Will no longer attach to him,
That forsakes the calamity howl
And leaves the old political scowl
His head may be on awry
But rather that, than the populistic cry,
Which only haunts and f1ops
BY rhyme and reason to fool the pops
For time-it won't be long
He may sing the populistic song,
On the high tone, treble scale
But it can't avail without the pessimis-
tic wall.
Welcomed Thrice welcome hayward son
The race has just begun,
The Beacon, the Chief, which will it be
First, on the heights OF Mount Pisgah.
The pop days will soon be ore
And the prodigals by the score,
Will stand sublimely pat
Coveting the calf that's fat.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
Light IL Breaking,

The Beacon predicts that the
people will finally protect them
selves at the ballot. The Beacon
is an optimist. -Custer County
Beacon.
While there is life there is
hope.
Beal an optimistl In the
Hallelujah shout of Swain Finch.
Whoop-el-Sargent Leader.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
A Strong Candidate.

In the nomination of B. o.
Hostetler of Kearuey as the re-
publican candidate for judge of
the Twelfth judicial district
after a season of four days and
over sixteen hundred ballots the
republicans have made no mis-
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17

1t does not matter who the
fusionists run for district judge,
the candidate will be defeated by
B. o. Hostetler in as pretty a
race as has ever been seen in this
judicial district. 1t is not only a
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
Township Ticket.

For Township Clerk
III A d. BANGS.
Fer Township Treasures
y, N. KIMBERLIN9.
For Justice Of the Peace
81 j, J. SNYDER.
L, Z. COLE.
For Road Overseer, Distrist No, l
l. CUSHMAN.
For Read Cverseer, District No 2.
81 CHARLEY KAUPP.
For Road ovsrsesr, District NO. ;
eI p. Il. STRADLEY.
For Road Oyerseer, District MOI
y. 4. RECTOR.
For Road Overseer District No 5
FRED ARTHUR
For BoAd 0verseer District No. o
HENRY REEDER.
For Road 0verseer D. 'rlct No. 7
J. N WEST.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17

1t is reported that in the near
future Broken Bow will be made
a passenger division for Lincoln
and Alliance crews instead of
Ravenna as now. This would
equalize mileage of men on both
divisions. Pioneer Grip.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17

republican year but the republic
can candidate will poll more than
the normal republican vote
keraney Hub.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
County Ticket.

County Ticket.
For County Judge ~
j. A. ARMOUR.
&. W. DEWEY.
For County Treasurer .
w. A. GEORGE.
Fer County sheriff ~
d 30, TAYLOR.
Fer Clerk District Court
GKO b. MAlR.
For Superintendent of Schools
rs j. q. w. LEWIS.
Fer County Surveyor
FEE, VANANTwERP.
Fer County Assessor
a DIR. MORROW.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
County Supervisors Ticket.

For Supervisor Second DistIict-
u. r. CHRISrY,
Round Valley.
For Supervisor Fourth District-
j.. b KLUMP.
Klump.
For Supervisor Sixth District
'tsT A. b0NDA.
Oconto
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17

ment or the citizens of Broken
Bow.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
Thursday, September II, 1908.
REPUBLICAN TICKET
State Ticket

State Ticket.
Fer Judge OF the Supreme Court
J.B, BARNS.
Madison.
For Regents OF State University
CHARLES $. ALLEN
VIC. wHITMoRE.
Douglas.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
-welfth Judicial District

For Judse OF the Twelfth Judicial District
OIL H0STETLER,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07

sheppard reports that the corn crop in his section is fine and that the cotton crop is improving.
 Leon Howard, who is studying medi- c,ne at the University of Virginia, hes returned home for his summer vacation
 Richard Feeble, IT,, of Birmingham was in Selma yesterday on a visit to his par ents. MT. and Mrs. H. c .keeoie.
 George W. Ready, the popular manas- ing editor of The Greensboro Record, was in Selma yesterday.
 Leo Leva has returned from Harvard University where he was recently grad uated in law.
 The many friends of E. T. Peter were glad to see him out today after an ill., ness of two weeks.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. Percy Love of Greens boro passed through Selma today en route to Boston.
 Austin Clinic returned Saturday night from a visit to his summer home on Per dido Bay.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hugh McIlwain of Mont gomery spent yesterday with relatives in the city
 Joe Meyer left this afternoon on an ex- tended tour through Texas.
 Chris Holznecht has returned from short visit to Birmingham.
 Fred Hollis of Thomaston was among today's visitors to Selma.
 J. M. Baker is spending 8 few weeks at Bowden Lthia Springs.
 Tom Bender of Birmingham, formerly of Selma. Is in the city.
 Andrew Gardner of Fall River is visit ing relatives in Selma
 Mrs. M. J. schenk will leave Wednes- day for Louisville.
 P. w. Startling of Troy is visiting old friends in the city.
 W. l.. Kirkpatrick of Hagen spent to- day in the city.
 w. D. Martin of Montgomery Is at the Hotel Albert.
 H. P. Randall of Marion Junction Isl in the city.
 Sam Lacy of Burnsville spent today in the city.
 E. A. Scott was in Montgomery yes terday.
 Sol Hagerdorn of Tilden is a visitor to Selma.
 Hon. J. B. Ellis of orrville is in the city,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
Cotton Companies Protest.

Washington. July 6.-The Holly Springs Compress Company and numerous cotton companies, composing the Mississippi Compress Association. today filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a petition to intervene in the case of the Planters Compress Company against the Cleveland. Cincinnati. Chicago and St.
 Isous Railroad Company ct als. They claim that if the cylindrical compressed bale of cotton is given a different1al as sought by the petition of the Planters Company it would immensely impair the value of the large and valuable square bala cotton congresses and warehouses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
VI M o A Teayn srour stata.

The Young Mems Christian Association baseball team left Selma today and will be gone two weeks. The team first goes to Talladega for a series of three games. after which series will be played in An Eiston, Troy. and Huntsville. Captain B. R. Howard carried twelve men with him. and expects to take a majority of the games they will play.
 Those who went wef8 Osborne, catcher; Howard. Kincey and May. pitchers: Cal laway, first base; Robbins second base; c. Howard. short stop: Jones and Force. third base; Creagh, left field: Cummings, center field: Allen, right field.
 It is probable Manager T. L. McGill will join the team later. Until he does. the team will be under the management of Captain Howard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
CITY COURT OF SELMA
TRIAL OF GASES ON CRIMINAL
 DOCKET BEGUN.
Friday, August 21, the Day Appoint ed for the Death of Cicero Webb-odd Fellows to
 Install Officers.
Advertiser Bureau,

Selma, July 6
 The City Court of Selma convened this morning and began the trial of cases on 1 the criminal docket None of the cases was of much interest and only one reach ed actual trial by jury this morning though several cases, appealed from the Mayors court and from Justice of the Peace Courts, had the attention of the court. es
 Hon. J. w Mabry is presiding with J. B. Evans, Clerk, F. M. Blackwell Sher- in, and Jim Townsend deputy sheriff; Hon. W. W. Quarles is Solicitor,
 The following jury was empanelled and named jury No. 1:
 F. J. Hartkoon, William E. Burden, George Phillips, c. c. Cox. W. w.. Cook. w. CIaud Swink. J. s. Weaver, James c. Mitchell. David Howard, Jr., J. J. Wilson.
 The jury No. 2 was not completely em- paneled, only nine jurors being sworn in. as follows:
 Charles Barnes, Julien Smith. R. Rich ards, H. c. Cappeil. G. w. Stewart, J. ID. Harrison. L. H. Moseley. H. B. tBroNn, H. Pettus Randall
 : The following cases appeal from lower courts were on the calendar: 1 State against Benjamin Jones, charged with grand larceny. capiases returned withdrawn and filed by Solicitor with leave to reinstate.
 1 state against Jane weaver, charged with petit larceny; defendant not found.
 State against Corinne Walker, charged with affray; dismissed.
 The only case tried by jury today was that of the State against Jim Taggert. colored, indicted for alleged assault with Intent to murder It was charged that Taggert attacked a negro named Wash Mosley with 8 hoe. The jury rendered a verdict that he was guilty of an assault with q weapon. and sentenced him to pay fine of s100 with cost of court.
 The case of the State against Jack An drews, charged with the murder of his wife was setsfor Thursday The case was brought over from the January term of court.
 i A number of minor cases appealed from the Mayors Court were continued until neRt term of court on account of the ab- eence of the City Attorney Shafer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07

Hougton Harris and Miss Ines Chahin of Birmnsham were married at the home Of Ar. and Mrs. Adolph Schweicer by Rev. Jesse Caldwell. pastor of the First Christian Church. Only 6 few friends were present.
 Mir. Harris has been In the city several days visiting his cousin, William Wiiby and the brtds came to Selma from Birm- tngham yesterday. They met this morn ing at Mfr. Schweizer's home and were married.
 Both Mir. and Mrs. Harris are well known in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
New Car Shed at Depot.

Under the supervision of c. Mason, chief engineer of the Western Railway of Alabama. work was today begun on the trainsheds which the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company will erect at its recently completed passenger station at the foot of Water Street. The sheds will be of ample size to protect passen- gers on both the B., s. and N. O. and the Selma and Pensacola branches of the road and will be a great convenience. The ground under the shed is to be paved with asphalt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
New Priests in Selma.

Two priests assumed pastorates in Selma yesterday morning for the first time. and both have already won for themselves warm places in the affections of their congregations.
 The one was Rev. Father Madden, s. J., succeeding Rev. Father Fontaine, who has gone to Tampa, Fla, as priest in charge of the Catholic Church of the As- sumption. Father Madden preached and held regular services at his church yes- terday. He comes to Selma after a long service in mission work during which he has visited many portions of the United States. He was for several years at Spring Hill College, in Mobile County.
 The other new clergyman is Rev. D. W. Gamble, rector of St. Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church. Mir. Gamble is most recently from Tarboro. N. C.. and suc- ceeds Rev. B. F. Matrau, D. D., who was until two months ago temporary rector of the parish. Mir. Gamble held regular service in St. Paul's yesterday morning and last evening His sermons were forceful and were well delivered. He has previously visited Selma and already has large number of friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07

was convicted in the City Court of Selma at its January, 1908, term and was sen- tenced to be hanged in May. Ills counsel appealed from the verdict and the sen- tence was suspended pending the hearing of the appeal. The Supreme Court af- firmed the judgment of the lower court . few days ago and has notified Sherin F. M. Blackwell of the day of death.
 Deputy Sheriff Townsend today called attention to the singular fact that a me- gro was hanged on August 9 of last year while this year Webb Is to be hanged on August 21.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
Cholera Infanturn.

the most dangerous and fatal diseases to which infants are subject. It can be cured, however. when properly treated. All that is necessary is to give Chamber lains Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem edy and castor oil, as directed with each bottle. and a cure is certain. For sale by all druggists. --adv. CHEAP RATES VIA L. & N. R. R. S4355 Round ID, Beaver. Coloratso Springs and Pueblo.
 sH.U Round Trip, Glenwood Springa. s5s.66 Round Trip. Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah.
 Tickets at the above rates on sale at Montgomery daily until Sept. S0th, good for return until October s1st
 Sa6.O Denver and return. Tickets on sale at Montgomery June s0th to July sth, return limit August 31st
 Proportionately low rates from all other points.
 s1eR5 St Louis. Mo, and return. Tickets on sale June l5. IS and 17th. lim- ited for return to leave St. Louis not PFoportiOnately low rates from all other points.
 S5L75 San Francisco or Los AnRelea and return. Tickets on sale July Haist to August 18th, good returning until Oct. 18th Diverse routes and Stop-overs west of and including Rocky Mountain points.
 S2A.90 Detroit. Mich, and return. Tickets on sale July 14th and 18th. Proportionately low rates from all other points.
 S28.65 Montgomery to Jamestown. Lake wood or Mayville. N. r.. and return (for Chautauqua, N. Y.). Tickets will be sold July End and 23rd, goor for one month from date of sale for return. Correspond ingly low rates from other points. Low round trip rates to and froa all points account of Fourth of July cele- bration.
 Tickets on sale July End. srd and 9th. Return limit July Sth
 W. L. Beasley,
 Passenger Agent, adv-tf Montgomery. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate have been recorded In the Probate Court:
 Mrs. M. M. Coe to Hrs. Minnie Stewart Coe, house and lot on Lapsley Street be- tween Dallas and Parkman Streets. Con- alteration. N500.
 Anna E. Rich to H. P. Randall. Harrell or Rich Place. near Marion Junction, con- taining about 800 acres. Consideration, S7,867.50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
White-Dates.

It is announced that Hon. George P: White of Perry County and Mrs. Mamie D. Bates of Clarke County will be mar ried at 6uggsviiie tomorrow morning at half past o'clock.
 Mrs Bates is charming lady and belongs to a prominent family of Clarke County. MT. White is among the most highly respected citizens of Perry and has . large number of friends throughout the State. He was at one time tax collector of his county, . member of the Court of Revenue and . Representative in the Legislature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
Personal and Local.

M: Mason, Chief Engineer of the Wes- tern Railway of Alabama, Is in the city to supervise the construction of the new Louisville and Nashville Railway train sheds at the new passenger station.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
Cicero webb's Death Day Named.

Cicero webb's Death Day Named The Supreme Court of Alabama which Nxecently affirmed the sentenes of death
 against Cicero Webb, colored, convicted
 fin the City Court of the rntsdef Of his
 wife, has set Friday, August 21. as the day on which he shall be hanged.
 Webb murdered his wife in West Dallas tn December, 1901, by shooting her. He
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07

Mrs F. H. Bates. Miss Julia Bates and Miss F. R. Phillips of Bates farm passed through Selma today en route to Biloxi and PasS Christian, Miss. where they will spend two weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
Public Installation of I. o. o. F.

McAuley Lodge of the Independent. Or der Odd Fellows will publicly install of- ficers at the West End pavilion tomorrow evening and preparations have been made to render the occasion an unusually pleas ant one. After the officers have been in- stalled refreshments are to be served af- ter which the guests will enjoy dance. Admission will be by invitation only.
 The Entertainment Comuittee is com posed of L. Phillips. w. H. Tfpton and O. T. Gibson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07

Mrs. J. s. Perkins and Master Craig Perkins left this morning for the Sea shore Camp Grounds on Mississippi Sound where they will spend the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
Talked of Charities.

4 cttisens committee met officers and members of the United Charities at the residence Of the President of the Society. Mrs. A, W. Cawthon, this afternoon. Rabbi E. 6. Levy presided. Mrs. B. H. Hobbs in . lucid speech explained the condition and circumstances of the soci- ety and showed why 1t was impossible to longer maintain the charity infirmary except by renting 1t to private persons and reserving certain privileges for ac- tuai charity work. The pay department, Mrs. Hobbs said. had never been self supporting and could not be made so if 1t had at the same time to maintain the charity department.
 Mrs. Hobbs spoke at some length and answered . number of questions put to her by others present. July the United Charities. she stated, owed oves &ab0.
 Mayor Atkins advocated the support of the society by private subscriptions and said he had no doubt it could be done in this way.
 I. schwars also spoke and said he thought the public would contribute enough to maintain the hospital and to assist the society in other charitable works.
 On motion of J. H. Nunnelee, the meet Ing adjourned until Thursday when def mite plans will be put before . mass meeting of citizens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
Harmony Clubs Picnic.

The Harmony Club gave its annual moonlight picnic at Lake Lanier last evening and as usual the occasion was a delightful one. Nearly hundred mem bers and guests of the club were present.
 The picknickers left Selma at o'clock in the afternoon on the Southern pas- senger train No. IS and returned at half past this morning on No. 22. The hours spent at the lake were pleasantly whiled away with dancing. A delicious supper was served later in the evening.
 The entertainment committee which had charge of the picnic is composed of Bernard Yaretsky, Jerome Sterne and Jake Stahlbiel and these gentlemen had able assistance from Lee c. Adler who recently resigned from the committee,
 Miss Estelie Adler, a charming young lady of Selma. was awarded handsome chatelaine purse as the prize for the best lady dancer.
 Among those present were Mss Adelle StohI, Miss Florence and Miss Alma Gassenheim of Montgomery; Miss Flor ence and Miss Ciaudine Brown of Mo- bile; Miss Elsie Newman of Greenville; Miss Helen Kaufman Of Birmingham; Herbert Simons of Montgomery; A. Jacobs of Cincinnati; Ed Wiskowski and Max Hagerdorn of Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
Library Association.

At the meeting of the Selma Library Association called for this afternoon to choose a successor to Mrs. Ellen Brown as librarian. the election was postponed It is understood there are six applicants for the position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
Harris-ChaAin

An unusually quiet elopement occurred in Selma this morning when Samuel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
Four Consolation Trips.

The four persons residing in Ala7@ hama standing seventh to tenth in the number of votes received in this con testwill be given, as Consolation Trips. the choice of round trip railroad tick cts to the following four great cities:
 St. Louis, Mo-, Washington, D. C., Chicago, ILL, Cincinnati, O.
 The one standing seventh in the number of votes received in this con-. test to have the first choice, the one ranking eighth in number of votes received to have second choice. and so on to the one ranking tenth. This will make a total of Ten Advertise Free Trips. Suppose you try for one
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07
Presiding Elder Peavy in Town.

Rev. J. R. Peavy. Presiding Elder of the Selma District of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Is in the city as the guest of his son, P. W. Peavy.
 Yesterday pr. Peacy held services and preached in the Water Street Methodist Church of which Rev. J. B. Nelson is pastor and tonight he presided at the quarterly conference to be held in the church. The regular reports of the of- ficers of the church were made and routine matters were disposed of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07

Marcus L. sterne. a we'll known young business man of Selma, has accepted a position with the Atlanta Paper Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-07

Mrs. A. L. Mcleod has returned home after a visit to her parents, Hon. and Mrs. George W. Halls in Montgomery.