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The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-08
Writeup of SedRwick County,

This county in the northeast corner
OF the state has three irrigation canals
The highline, or farmers ditch, begins
at the western part OF the county, runs
along the north side of the county
with capacity to irrigate about 10000
canal begins west Of Sedgwick, runs
along the Platte river for twenty
miles, then north of Julesburg into
Nebraska, along which some good land
is benefited. 1t has capacity of 800
eigEty-acre water rights, or $4,000
acres. This ditch has made the coun-
ty what tits and has been built years.
The Sattlers' ditch is on the south side
of the river and will irrigate about
5000 acres. Two private bitches, one
on the north and one on the south
side are in good condition. The coun-
ty is out of debt, the schools are in
excellent condition with good school
houses and an average Of six months
school in district, paying good wages
to teachers. Last spring for the first
time 200 acres were planted to beets
which proved a satisfactory crop.
Fully 800 acres will be planted the
coming spring.
Wheat was very good for this coun-
ty. About 5000 acres we're sown, av-
erging eighteen to forty bushels an
we'll, of which about 500 acres were
sown. About 800 acres were planted
to corn the past season, but only few
made good crop owing to the early
frost in September. DR.. Lang had $50
acres of a fine stand. Only certain
parts are adapted to corn, but as a
whole it is good for wheat or corn, but
the farmers are in mood to raise more
corn and less wheat. Alfalfa does we'll
I'd there is good acreage under cul-
tivation. The farmers seem well
pleased with it as crop. Those who
have hogs and alfalfa are the ones VIII
will get the ready money. There nev-
er has been case Of hog cholera in
this county. Cattle have met a hurd
blow, but the ranchmen say there is
still money in them. The per cent is
about the same as last year and about
the same number will be wi1tered.
The range is good and cattle look we'll,
with plenty of feed. There seems to
be good demand for horses and the
ranchmen are increasing their herds
fully 20 per cent. But few flocks of
sheep are owned in this county. They
do we'll but the cattle and horse bust
ness is preferred. Denver Field aud
Farm.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-08
CoMMIssIONERs' PROCEEDINGS

Monday, January 4 1904.
~ O'Clock a. IN. Board met in regu-
lar quarterly session. Present: c. w.
White, chairman; p b. Upson, John
Hiatt, county commissioners; II. c.
McNew, clerk; w. II. Pound, county
attorney.
After discussion the board decided
to employ Mark Burke to draw plans
for an $1,000 county building.
The following claims were audited
and allowed
Poor Fund.
White & Wallace, pauper sup's 8 90 50
c. F. Iddings, coal ~ 10
Mrs. Harrison. meals so
Road Fund.
G. F. ldding, lumber 40 GJ
A. POlzin, road overseer 30 90
A. D. Eschliman, road overseer 80
S. W. Lundy, road overseer A. %
Ordinary Fund.
White & Wallace, cnty & road sup II 20
G. F. 1ddings, coal for county 81 %
q. A. S0reDson, draying u >
w. II. Pound, rent A. 90
". H. Pound, county attorney - 20
G. NJ. Braxtan, publishing $50 90
j W. Johnson, sheriff fees 9 90
c. +. Parker, supt and mileage 200 90
Board took a recess to S O'Clock a. m.
Tuesday, January 5, 1904.
Tuesday, January 3, 1903,
s o'clock a. IN. Board met. All
members present.
Claims were allowed as follows:
Ordinary Fund.
S. H. Carlson, assessor 200 90
P. B. Upson, com'r - so
John Hiatt. com'r l3 20
II. e. McNew, clerk 81 20
Board decided to adjourn to Tuesday
January 18th, 1904, at 10 o'clock a, IN.
to await the arrival of the county
treasurer, before undertaking the
semi-annual settlement.
ATHEIST: C.. w. White.
H. G. McNew, Chairman.
Clerk.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-08
Financial Troubles Cause Suicide


Early last Friday morning Milo B.
Smith, a farmer residing five miles
west OF Julesburg, shot himself in the
head with .ii-calibre revolver. in
ficting au injury from which he died
two hours later. The bullet entered
the right temple, passed through the
head and lodged under the skin on the
left side.
The cause Of the mans rash act will
never be definitely known, as he told
no one Of his intention, nor did he
leave any letter stating his reasons
for the deed. 1t is supposed, however,
that it was caused from broodng over
financial troubles, Occasioned by a
partial failure of crops during the past
season. For several days PREVIOUS to
taking his life he had been in low
spirits and had remarked to different
neighbors that he felt greatly discour-
aged over the prospect for 4 better
ment Of his condition.
An inquest was held over the re-
mains OF the dead man Friday after
noon at the home. J. L. Elhart, JUS
tice of the peace. acted as coroner, and
the following men as jurors: VIM. J.
Haker, A. j. Lang, Oron b. Bower,
B. F. Elhart, Matthias Eike. o. c..
Wright. Evidence was brought out
that Smith arose in the morning at
hat hn ha
stable, entered stall and fired bull
let into his head from a .44-calibre re-
volver OF the Bulldog pattern; that he
was found short time later by his
wife, who summoned the neighbors,
and also medical assistance: that the
physician, DR.. Babcock, pronounced
the wound fatal, and that death re-
suited about two hours after the wife
had found her husband. A verdict was
returned by the jury in accordance
with the evidence stated above.
Milo B. Smith had been resident
OF Sedgwick county for about seven
years. He was hardworking man, a
kind neighbor, and good citizen,
His untimely death by his own hand
caused shock to the entire communi-
ty. His funeral Saturday afternoon
was largely attended. 1t was conduct
ed by Rev. r. N. Smith of the Jules
burg NJ. E. church. Burial was in the
Pleasant Valley cemetery.
The deceased was sixty-two years Of
age. He is survived by his wife, his
only relative in this county.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-08
Sudden Death Of j Judge Frey's
Brother.

Last Saturday Judge Smith Frey
received the letter printed below an
nouncing the sudden death Of his
hrothes III Heppner, Oregon. The
letter was written by daughter of
the deceased and niece of Judge
Frey. AS it gives short and concise
account of Mr.. FreY's death we print
it in full. The letter is written from
Heppner under date OF December %,
1903.
"Dear Uncle Smith:
81 must break the sad news
to you of the death OF your Brother
Enos, my beloved father. He passed
away Christmas eve at the Baptist
church. He was acting as Santa Claus
and became overheated, he tainted, a
doctor was called, but before he arriv.
ed death cold hand had marked him
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-08
Saved From Terrible Death

The family OF Mrs. NJ. L. Bobbitt, OF
Bargertown, Tennessee, saw her dying
and were powerless to save her. The
most skillful physicians and every rem
edy used, failed, while consumption
was slowly but,surely taking her life.
In this terrible hour Dr.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption turned de-
spair into JOY The first bottle brought
immediate relief and its continued use
completely cured her. It's the most
certain cure in the world for all throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed bot
ties so cents and s1.OO. Trial bottles
free at G. Lavelle's drug store.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-08
proverbs

When the butter won't
come put a penny in the
churn," is an old time dairy
proverb. 1t often seems to
work though no one has ever
told why.
When mothers are worried
because the children do not
gain strength and flesh we
say give them SCOTS Emul-
sion.
1t is like the penny in the
milk because it works and
because there is something
astonishing about it.
SCOTS Emulsion is simply
a milk of pure cod liver oil
with some hypophosphites
especially prepared for delicate
stomachs.
Children take to it naturally
because they like the taste
and the remedy takes just as
naturally to the children be-
cause it is so perfectly adapted
to their wants.
For all weak and pale and
thin children SCOTS Emulsion
is the most satisfactory treat
ment.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-08
Women Of WoodCraft.

Julesburg Circle No. 55S. Meets on
Second and Last Tuesday evenings of
each month at |. O. O. f. hall. Visit
ing neigh bors always welcome.
Jessie b. Clayton, Clerk.
Maud NJ. Parker, G. n.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-08

"The incest and pleasantcst medi-
cine have ever used for indigestion
and constipation is Chamberlan's
Stomach and Liver Tablets" says Ne
lard F. Craig, of Middlegr0ve, n Y.
"They work like charm and do not
grippe or have any unpleasant off 't -
For sale by G.. Lavellc.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-08
Small Farm for Sale.

We have a small farm near Jules
burg which we will sell cheap and on
easy terms if sold at once Farm is
well improved with buildings and has
a fine orchard of more than 900 trees.
For further particulars consult The
Braxtan Really Company, Julesburg,
Colorado.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
Soft and Fluffy Blankets
Home Steam Laundry PIT Bank stre4t Telephone.
 A. J. COONEY. ProD'r.
GENTLE SPRING.

VI LEV ' = E N5 E MIN VT T
 efOre you would like to buy. Nows you skS Id. Soon. you must.
 We are "bed founders" All our lives we have worked at the makins of beds. It's business of itself. The making Is n art, the selling not SO lm- portant. but essential still.
 We make Mattresst of every con- ceivable material now in popular use. We buy large and sell correspondlngly small. Just in price. you know VIII you compromise yourself? We beat them all in prices.
 We a.-o have all tho best makes Of Springs.
 Boston M attreSs Go.
 25O-272 EAST MAIN ST.
 Telephone 1s5-n.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
Hotel Connecticut. Waterbury, Conn. OPEN NEW 1903
 .%- Geo. Q. Pattee, Prop'r.
 J. F. Mack, Manager.
NOTICE.

Sealed proposals for laying vitri- fled brick pavement In place of the asphalt block pavement on North Main street, between Exchange place and a point little north of Abbott avenue will be received at the office of the board of public works of the city of Waterbury, Conn, until 8 o'clock D. m.,, June 2S, 1904, at which hour the bids will be publicly opened and read.
 Each proposal shall be signed by the bidder or bidders making it and oc- companied by a certified check for two hundred ($200) dollars as guar antee that the bidder will execute the contract within the time specified in this notice. in case his bid be accept ed.
 The. right to decline any or all the proposals is reserved If deemed in the interests of the city. \ The engineers estimate of the prin- cipal items of work is as follows, viz: 2,o0o square yards of vitrified brick pavement.
 The proposals must be made upon blanks furnished by the board and all proposals will be considered, as infor- mal which are not in all respects in conformity with this notice.
 R. A. CAIRNS, City Engineer.
 6-1-16-25
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
FAYETTEVILLE.

AZ delegation of Waterville com. pany . k. K. of P members, cele- brated their field day at Hanover park yesterday.
 The Waterville baseball team will play in Thomaston Saturday afternoon leaving on the 1:15 train.
 Charles Mathews is the guest of friends in town.
 Mrs Augusta Ray of Troy, N. Y, for merly of this place, Is the guest of relatives in town.
 Court Welch, No S4, F. of A., win meet tomorrow evening in Carters hall at s o'clock.
 The Rev I. A. Stansfield and H. O. Miller were the representatives for St Paul's churc at the diocesan conven- ton in New Haven yesterday.
 The Sheffield street base ball club will meet for practice this evening at 6 o'clock sharp.
 There will be special meeting of the w A. c. in Pythian block to-nor- TOW evening at 8 o'clock.
 The members of sthe Branyah Social club will leave on the S:16 train Satur- day night for a trip to Hartford, where they will go fishing on tbe Connecticut river.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
OAKvILLE HAPPENINGS
Committee Appointed to Take Charge
 of Lawn Party Next Week.

Committee Appointed to Take Charge
 of Lawn Party Next Week.
 At the recent meeting held by the people of St Mary MagdaIene's church. the following parties were appointed to take charge of the lawn festival which Is to be given on next wee.A | thursday, June 23: Floor committee, Thomas D. Shanahan, Delma Theraul,, Frank Austin, James Laughlin. Will liam Daily, John M. Lynch and Dennis Grenier; door committee, Joseph Geoghegan, P. F. Frederick, George Babfn. 1T. ]. Kelly; refreshment com- mittee, Adelaide Missel, Josephine O'Brien, Annie and Agnes Geognegan, Mrs George Knap, Annie Dunn, Fran ces and Mary Fitzpatrick and Lizzie Geoghegan.
 A daughter was born yesterday to Mir and Mrs John Lindval of Knob hill.
 Charles Missel. former well known resident of this village, Is having a new house erected on the. Watertown road near the homestead of Mir Dicks, his fatherIn-law.
 The Catholic church is being painted anew. Mir Gagin of Waterbury is doing the job.
 Miss Christina Beach of Newton eights has gone to Hopewell, N. T., for an extended stay at her grandmother Mrs Smith.
 Eugene Main of Wood street has bought a carriage horse.
 Mrs c. B. Fuller of Knob hill is vis- iting relatives in Hartford for about a week.
 Mrs John Simon of Main street Is confined to her home with rheumatism
 George Stanley, who graded the new bali Held, recently lost one of his large draught horses. It died with infiam- nation of the bowels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
CIRCUS WOMEN MODEL WIVES,

They Are Born to the Business--Their
 Life Not Unhappy.
 "Of all the women engaged in pub lie employment there are none who are better known In public manner by the great masses of people living In city and country than circus wo- men. And their is no class of women in public employment who are so little known to the general public in pri- yate manner. There arc no women who arc so little understood, whose real character ls so iittie discussed from correct standpoint"
 The speaker WIS a man connected in m executive capacity with one of the largest shows in the world, and whose experience in the amusement field has been sufficiently diversified to make him an authority.
 ITO begin with, they are compara- lively few In number. So seldom are they enlisted from the genera public that it might be well said that they must literally be born to the bilsi- ness. At least nine out of every ten circus women have circus parents. The remaining one marries into the business, or gets into 1t through q brother, sister, or some otker relative. No manager Of q first-ciass circus will engage a female performer in any capacity unless she is accompan- jed by some male relative. The raa- sons for this are many and obvious to anyone who will give the subject n moments reflective consideration. This rule is so general that exceptions to 1t are rare.
 f9~ @4x among circus women and is seldom indulged in by circus men, performers or executive officers. Managers en- force the most stringent rules against dissipation in every form, and will ac- cept no excuses. The first offense brings heavy fine as penalty, and instant dismissal invariably follows a second violation. The nature of their work makes 1t impossible to 1issipate
 Circus women are most devoted wives and mothers, who take life. seri- ously and soberly. I believe that there is no other class of women in any sort of employment where they come in so little food for scandal.
 Their home life in winter is pleas ant and agreeable. Some of them, but
 
 winter time. It is n most curious fact that few of them care to live in the large cities. but make their homes on farms or i'll small towns. There they have their small circles of friends and relatives and pass the time away In the usual social functions and household affairs, many of them pre- pairing their wardrobes for the coming season on the road Few of them over become indigent or dependent upon their families or the public au- thorities.
 They, of all women In the world, most truly appreciate and enjoy the comforts and blessings of home af- ter being compelled to be away for six months-in strange town and among strangers every day, and in the narrow confines of sleeping berth on circus car every night. Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
The Letter Boxes Have Posts of Their
 Own N1.xy

The Letter Boxes Have Posts of Their
 Own Now
 The letter boxes have all been re- moved from the electric light poles and placed on iron posts provided by the postotfice department.
 Mrs Mary M. filling of New Haven IS visiting her son, W. H. Miner of Hillside avenue.
 The Union City business mems tenn Is looking for another game with the nigh school boys. The latter are more than willing and when the two teams meet an exciting game may be ex- pected.
 George Sengel, who disappeared from his parents home on Lewis street Monday and by his disappearance caused them considerable anxiety. has been located in Bridgeport at the home of a relative in that city.
 Mrs Rielly. who has been visiting her son. Dr Rielly of Meadow street, has returned to her home in Bridgeport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
NOTICR!


 The Bureau of Assessment of the 1lty of Waterbury in the matter of assessment and determination of bene- nts and damages accruing to all par ties interested blythe paving of North Main street, from Abbott avenue to Cooke street, with vitrified brick pave ment, made report to the Board of Aldermen setting forth that they caused reasonable notice to be given to all persons interested in the propos- ed public improvement in All respects pursuant to the provisions of the charter of said city to appear before them and be heard in reference there to- and that they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice all persons who appeared before them.
 And whereupon they did assess and determine that each of the following named persons pay to the City of Wa terbury for special benefits accruing to them and each of them on account of the paving of North Main street, between the aforesaid points. the sums written opposite their names re- spectively, to with:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
A Fake rnnnrnnoe Game.

CHICAGO, June 15.-Charged with conducting a fraudulent fire insurance business, H. A Shanklin and Stephen Wesley Jacobs have been arrested by the federal authorities. According to Postotfice Inspector Ketcham their op- erations have been on a large scale. The prisoners, 1t is charged wrote in- surance in the names of companies with which they had no connection whatever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
WATERTOWN JOTTINCS

Most of the Factories Will Close Fri
 day. Circus Day.
 Most of the factories will close on Friday Of this week to give their em- ployes an opportunity to SC the circus. Mrs Clarinda Hotchkiss, who has been visiting friends in town, has re. turned home.
 Fred Quick has resigned his position in Waterbury and gone to work for |. J. Keilty.
 Mrs Jacob Blakeslee has returned, after week visit with friends in New York state.
 Sherwood Rowland is expected from New York this week. He will spend the summer vacation in town with his parents.
 Miss Mabel Hickcox entertained out of town friends last evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
Steamer struck. Hell Gate Rock.

NEW YORK, June 15.-- After strdk- ing Niggerhead rock, in Hell Gate, and knocking hole in her bow the steam boat Chester w. Chapin of the Nor wich line, with 200 passengers on board for New London, had to be beached at o'clock last night on Ri- ker's island in fear that she would eink in the channel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
sRYAN AND BENEFITS WILL.
Nebraskan to Come Hast on His AD-
 peal Case.

N0braskRn to Come Hast on His Ap-
 peal Case.
 NEW HAVEN, Conn, June 15.-Wil- Ham Jennings Bryan has sent word to his counsel that he will arrive in New Haven early on Monday next. He is now in Lincoln, Neb His presence is desired here at the hearing on an ap- plication made by the widow of F. 5. Bennett, of whose estate MT. Bryan is an executor. Mrs. Bennett has asked that the sum of $75,0O0, now in the hands of MT. Bennett's former part ner, MT. Sloan, be turned over to her. This matter comes up in the probate court next Monday.
 Arguments are to be made before the supreme court within few days on the appeal of Mir. Bryan from the de- cision of the superior court, which threw out the $5oOo0 gift provided for him In the sealed letter left by MT. Bennett.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
N O OTR q

I just got in a lot of Sample Whips, Rawhide, Whalebone and Fish Hide and Feed Bags and Tie Lines, which am going 10 sell at half price; also the Best White Western Corn for seed that you can get in the city. Also Hay, Straw, Oats, Corn. Cracked Corn, Wheat Bran. etc, which I am selling at the lowest market price \ Will pay you to leave me an order. New York Grain and Feed Store
 120-122 MEADOW STREET
 Telephone 143-3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15

Net profits ............... $5O10s.44 This excellent showing has been made in spite of the prolonged strike. Onaccount of this strike gross earnings Of the railway department decreased $23, ,757 in July and August, The loss was more than made up later.
 The statement for six months show ing net earnings of $50, ,708.T4 of course includes the summer and best earning months of the year. therefore 1t cannot be safely assumed that the net earn ings for twelve months will be double the amount Of six months.
 Tn view of the above figures the fact that the report for the year ending June 30, 1903, showed a deficit of S79,, S64. .27 Is of much interest.
 The Waterbury and Bridgeport strikes occurred during that year and cost the company heavily in extra ex' penses and decreased earnings
 If will be noticed by a study of the figures for January, February, March and April that the increase in all de .partments is very satisfactory and really astonishing when compared with the statistics of last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
GricYc, BiSSct x Holland sS ard 40 Bank St. Telephone 22l
 We Give Red Star Trading Stamps
FTo-MoroW Is Our Weekly Bargain Day
There will be savings reliable goods here that cant but impress you with the genunene of reductions made for this days selling only.

BLACK DRESS GOODS. A handsome Melrose cloth, regular 6Oc value.
 For bargain day 8sc yard.
 PANAMA voILE. Stylish all wool goods in black and colors, 45 inches wide. regular price z6c.
 For bargain day 49c yard.
 FANCY MoHAIR. In demand for shirt waist suits, reg ular price 50c.
 For bargain day ssc a yard. FANCY LINEN COLOR LAWN. Linen color ground with white cord ! stripes. an extra special.
 For bargain day Sc a yard.
 FRINGED LAWNS. A small lot of Sc Lawns in good styles.
 For bargain day 41sc yard. MERCER1ZED MADRAS. Tn the new champaR Rne snade, an eA+ ceIlent weight fabric for shirt waist suits in fascinating nercerized hg- zfres, former price 19c yard
 For bargain day 1215c yard 50 DOZEN HUCK TOWELS. Slightly soiled. worth Sc.
 For bargain day Sc each
 WHITE GOODS. For bargain day we shall put our entire line of Fine Mercerized Novel; tIes which have been selling at 22c, 38c and up to b0c yard, all in at one price,
 REMNANTS OF FINE NAINsooK. An exceptionally soft quality, has been selling at 121ac
 For bargain day 10c a yard. woMENs UNION SUITS. High neck, short sleeves. regular price a9c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15

CHTLDREN's BLACK LACE HosH. Fast color, regular price 25c.
 For bargain day 17c pair. CHILDREN's LAWN POKE BON
 NETS. Regular price 8oc.
 For bargain day 29c each. WoMEN's LIsLE LACE GLOVES. White and modes, regular price 4ec. For bargain day 29c n pair. woMEN's wHIrE FIsH NET
 STOCK BOWS. Regular price 25c.
 For bargain day Ire each. STOCK FOUNDATIONS. K Regular 1Bc kind.
 Tor bargain day 1oc each. JAPANESE DRAWN WORK
 SQUARES. All linen. 20 inches square, regular price $1.9S.
 For bargain day sl4e each. WoMENs PERCALE SHIRT WAIST
 SUITS. Green and grey grounds wdth small figured effects. regular price $1.49.
 For bargain day $1.15. MEMS BLACK HALT HOSE. Fast colors. in sizes 91a and 10 only, regular price 1Oc a pair.
 For bargain day 41ac a pair. MEMS BALBRIGGAN UNDER
 WEAR. Shirts short sleeves Drawers dou- ble seated, regular 50c garment
 For bargain day 85c each. BOYS NEGLIGEE SHIRTS. Made of striped Madras, with two separate collars, detached cuffs.
 For bargain day 33c each.