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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20
UC ONTO.

J. A. Snyder has been painting
his house the last week.
Mr.. Abe Patterson moved into
his new house on last Thursda y.
Troy Brown moved his photo.
graph gallery last Saturday and
informs the community he will GO
east to school.
John Brown who recently held
a sale informs us he will soon
start to California.
Mrs. F. Brown was passenger
to LomaX last Saturday.
Frank Basset wears n pealed
face, we guess bicycle was the
cause.
J. p. Wiseman sold a carload
of cattle last week.
Frank Dwerlkotte was a passen-
ger to Grand Island last Saturday.
Mr.. George Thurman is paint
ing his house this week.
Mrs. Luckingbill is on the sick
list this week.
Edd Hemphill put roof on
his new house last week.
Henry Brown is seen on the
roads every day, that's the way
to be the assessor, boys.
Land buyers were seen every
day last week, one quarter sec
ton was sold for 81. 10000
Literary was heldlast Saturday
and after literary an Ice Cream
supper was given for the purpose
OF raising money to buy an organ.
Music is now offered to Oconto
by the brass band, the boys are
doing fine now.
Mr.. Redfern, our postmaster is
thinking of resigning on account
of i'll health.
Farmers are getting prosper
Gus, for the way they buy:lumber
is not slow, that shows they are
making money.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20
Easter Storm

Onr easter storm was a little
ahead of time this year, but it
was none the less light. Tues
day night 800 inches of rain fell
and Wednesday morning about 9
O'CLOCK 1t turned to heavy driv-
ing snow which continued until
about l o'clock in the afternoon.
AS a result of the heavy rain
about one thousand feet of rail
road track washed out near Mason
City and the east bound trains
were detained here all day Thurs
day and Thursday night waiting
tor the road to be repaired.
This Friday morning the clouds
have disappeared and the snow is
rapidly melting under the pow
erful rays of old Sol.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20
More Ahnut Coal.

In speaking of the vein of coal
found by the street Bros. on
Ramsleys' place south west OF
this city, U. c. Street says that
the we'll is on the slope of a hill,
about half way, sixty feet from
the top. This would indicate
that further back into the hill
the vein might be thicker and
would possibly be in sufficient
quantities to mine. The loca ton
half way up the hill would en-
able one to tunnel into it. Mr..
Street says the coal found is
about one hundred feet above
water and about three inches
thick where struck.
lie says that in nearly every
we'll they put down different for
nations are found.
On the Bells place ten miles
east OF Broken Bow where they
put down we'll last week, he
says they went through sixteen
feet magnicia rock and four
teen feet of solid sand rock.
One we'll they put down the
water was struck on top of a rock
they could not penetrate.
When the Street Bros. were
putting down the we'll near the
north side school house recently
for Mr.. Wilson they struck an
opening about nine feet below
the surface that let the rod
fall the length of its self. AS no
buildings were ever there the
hole struck is doubtless a nat
ural Opening or cave, which it
might be of interest to iuvesti-
gate.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20
School District No. 81.

School closed in District No.
bl April IA. 1t was a seven
months term taught by Miss
Florence Beckwith of Broken
Bow. 1t was her first fern and
was successful from start to
finish. The pupils formed a
great attachment for her and
we're sad in blddidg their teacher
good bye. Many tear could be
seen from the eyes of the child
rem as the word from the teacher
announced school is closed. The
board would contract with Miss
Beckwith for the ensuing year if
she would engage a head. ar"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Special Easter services will be
conducted Sunday morning, BY
the Sunday school, under Miss
Oldham's direction, in the interest
of the Orphans Home of the
chuch.
A special program has been ar.
ranged for the evening; The
Glee Club will sing. Scripture
lesson and comments, by John
Turner; An lllutrated Discourse
by the Pastor, l.. +. Harmon.
The public is cordially invited
to attend.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20
A MURDER NEAR MASON CITY.
A Quarrel Over a Road Results in Murder
Melvin Butler the Victim.

Last Sunday evening the com.
munity, about five miles north
east of Mason City was shocked
by the news that Scott HaddiX
had shot and killed Melvin But.
Ter in quarrel over a road.
The facts of the matter as near
as we could gather from the testi-
mony at the inquest discloses that
Butler and his hired man passed
over Haddix' premises Sunday
evning about Z o'clock on their
way to neighbours to bring But
ler's daughter home. Haddix in
formed them that the road was
not public highway and warm
ed them to keep off.
After getting the girl they star
ted to return to the Butler home
alog the same road they had gone.
Before entering the Haddix
premises 1t was necessary to open
a gate. AT the point where they
were to enter this enclosure, they
were met by Haddix, with adou-
BILE barrelled shot gun. Haddix
repeated his statement made to
them in the evening and forbid
them to travel thereon. The
conversation opened at or near
the gate, by Butler saying, as he
saw Haddix, Hello, Scott, is that
you" Haddix answered, yes.
When Haddick answered this
Butler said,'I have something to
say"and Haddix answered, Eyes,
and have something to say to you
too" Immediately thereafter the
shooting began. 1t is claimed
that Haddix fired the first shot,
and that return shot was imme-
diately fired by Butler from 80
caliber revolver, which was found
tightly gripped, in Buntler's hand
by the coroner's jury, and on ex-
animation the first cartridge had
been exploded, that tho next two
cartridges had been snapped and
the fourth had exploded.
Arthur Fuller, who was work
ing for Mr.. Butler, Buffers dau-
ghter and Miss Mena Kraus were
present and witnessed the ARRAY.
Mr.. Haddix went to Mason
right away after the tradgey and
boarded 4S and came to Broken
Bow. Sheriff Richards had been
notified and next morning went
TO the Globe hotel, where Haddix
was stopping and placed him I'M
der arrest. DR.. Morrow, the cor
oner went down Monday and i'm
pannelled jury and held an in
quest. A. p. Johnson, county
Attorney, and Judge Wall, who
appears for Haddix were on the
ground. The jury impaunelled
consisted of VIM. Persell II. ].
Woods, w. c. Rusmissel Frank
Mossman. The jury went to the
seen of the trouble and viewed
the remains, which lay as the
body had fallen the night before.
The verdict of the jury was;
That the said Melvin Butler
came to his death by gun-shot
wound, fired from the hands of
one, w. 5. Haddix, in the evening
of the 10 tn of April 1905, between
$500 and 900 o'clock p. M.
The affair is a sad one. The
citizens of the community sim
cerely regret that any trouble
should arise from the location of
a road which would result fatally
The question of the location OF
the road over which the quarrel
originated is an open one. The
records in the road plat book show
that the road has been legally |
established, but has never been |
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20
ORTELI.O.

We failed to send our usual
items last week because we were
so completely done up by hard
work.
The typo or proof reader made
us say all kinds of things in our
last items, and their blunder came
near getting us licked" and
we wish that they would be a
little more careful, as we are no
John l..
The weather since last Thurs
day has been rather fridged, and
hard on the poor Meadow Larks,
as we'll as other Bipeds,
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The knights. Templar will at
tend services at St. Johns Epis.
copal church Easter morning.
There will be special music for
the occasion.
In the evening the Sunday
school pupils will take part and a
number of children will be bap.
tised. The public is cordially in
vited
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20
A Pleasant Surprise

Last Friday evening, April II,
Mrs. e. J. Chaplin surprised Miss
Hattie Lilly, by entertaining a
lew of her girl friends at supper
IN honor of her seventeenth birth
day 1t was complete surprise
and all enjoyed delicious supper
and pleasant evening, and went
home wishing her many more hap
py birth DAYS.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20
worked by the road overseerer.

worked by the road overseerer.
1t has been long time since
a shooting of this kind, resulting
fatally, has occurred in Custer
county. For a number of years
the citizens of our county have
boosted that the old days when
differences between men were set
tied with guns had gone by and
it is deeply regretted by the whole
community that in such matters
guns instdead Of courts will be
resorted to settle disputes.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

The REPUBLICAN acknowledges
a call from Ralph Guthrie of
Merna, one day last week, who
for some time has held position
on the reporters staff of the
World Herald.
Ralph will try home life for a
while as change.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20
Daily Mail to Sargent.

A petition is in circulation
asking the government to estab-
lish a daily mail from Broken
Bow to Sargent. This soon
would become a popular route and
should be established.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20
Notice To iiOrsemen.

The Custer County Agriculture
al Society offers purse of three
hundred dollars for Custer county
unframed trotters. Race to take
place during the county fair next
fall. The entries in this race
will positively close May LIST.
1905. Entrance fees can be paid
in installments. Write to f. r..
Purcell secretary Broken Bow,
for particulars.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

Fox SALE:-House with u
block land. Enquire of Con-
cannon at Peale-Sheppard Co.'S
$3.50.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

The ladies of the, Christian
church will serve dinner and sup
per Saturday, April %, in the
Realty block. 44-2t
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

For SALR-Well improved res
ldeuce property. Will be sold at
a bargain if called for soon. En-
quire at this office. 26tf
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

Tie biggest Jack in the state
will stand at Tooley's barn this
season. 1t is worth your while
to 60 and see him. If.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

Lost-Between my place and
Broken Bow, Tuesday, my purse,
containing three $40 bills and
five dollars in change. A liberal
reward will be given to the finder.
1t Mrs. A. M. KIRKpArR4cK.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

WANTED-Men with families.
Fair price and good houses.
WEST UNION MILLING Co.
54tf West Union, Neb.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

Wanted-Seventy.five head of
cattle and horses to pasture, at
40 cents u head. w. ]. WANT.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20
School Board Elects Teachers

AT the meeting of the school
board Saturday afternoon the
question of teachers for the en-
suing year was taken up and dis
posed of.
The present teaching force,
with one exception was rejected
The exception is in case of Miss
Gessman of Ansley, who we. are
informed would not agree to re-
main the year if elected. The
experience of the board the past
year, naturally makes the mem
bers a little careful, as they do
not care to have any more
changes IN the faculty than is
absolutely necessary.
The result Of the choice we pre-
dict will prove quite satisfactory
to the patrons. The new mem
Der of the teaching faculty is
Miss Libbie Brenizer. She is
one of our own girls. She is a
graduate of the city schools and
Tor several years has been a stud
ent OF the State University and
Will have completed her course
this year. We predict for her
successful career.
The following is the list of
teachers elected:
Miss Emma Wilhsmseu. ....... Superintendent
MISS Lilly Heune... Principle, South side
Mr. Jesse Teagarden. ........" North
Miss Mae Kirkpatrick ...... Teacher 9th grade
Miss Louis Hills..,........ 7th
Miss Stella woodburn. Teach. $50 Cd. So. side
Miss Libbe Brenzer,...." $50 No.
Miss Maude Farrell. " 3S4 So.
Miss Sara Seybolt .... 3S4 +" No.
MISS Nellie DOwney prn,arv
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

For fifth Sunday Meeting Gus.
ter Association, to be held in
Merna Baptist church, April goth.
and 30th, 1905.
Rev. J. r. Woods, { Missionary
Rev r. {. Barrett, ...".. Com. for
Mrs. J, II, Kerr. Custer Assn.
APRtL29.
a'P. M. .:..........De Devotional meeting
led by c. II. Cass of Merna.
Roll call OF churches in Association.
"-35. How can the personality of
Christ be impressed more effect
lvcly upon the junior members
-. OF Inc Bible school. Rev. I.evack
Discussion. ...............
Ied by l.. A. Pierce of Mason.
400. How can church induce
more OF her members to attend
-. prayer meeting. Mrs. Lizzie Caldwell.
Discussion.
Led by d. NJ. Amsberry.
Adjournment
SATURDAY EvENINc SESSION.
73o........ .....,... Devotional Meeting
Led by Dea. I. Maxon.
7-45. What qualifications must
custer Association pastor possess.
n;.......::..'.'.............Geo. Runyan
discussion; ............,.....
Led by Rev. J. h. Woods.
o'3o''''. ................ Sermon
By Rev. S. c. Caldwell.
SUNDAY April, 30.
BY Rev. Levack.
900. b. y. p. L. & Jr. lessons under
Leadership of. Mrs. d. NJ. Amsberry.
S'5o".' ,...,....... Sermon
-. BY Rev. J. r. Woods.
Adjourn.
7-3o' .;............. Devotional Meeting
Led by Deacon Norton Amsberry.
o-'o ,.'..... ............... Sermon
BY Rev. i. {. Barrett of Anslev
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

For SALE-Five room house,
tour lots, barn for ten horses,
cribs and granary, will sell or
trade. +. NJ. SHARP. If
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

The ladies of the Christian
church will hold their Easter
market Sat, April end. 1905.
Also serve dinner and supper.
Everyone invited. I2.At
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

Those wishing rugs made from
old carpets, please get their car
pets ready and leave word for
Mrs. Raymond at this office.
She will call for them in a few
days. Mrs. l.. RAYMOND.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

Peale Sheppard Cos. big sale
continues every day until and in
Guiding Saturday, April LIST.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

Farm Lease, Chattle Mortgage
and Warranty Deed blanks at
this Office.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

The District Sunday School Con.
vention of Broken Bow district will
be held in the Christian church next
Saturday afternoon and evening and
Sunday afternoon, April 22nd and
23rd. 1t is expected that all the
Sunday Schools in the district will
be represented.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-04-20

PROGRAM:
1:UO p. M. devotional Exercises
Rev. II. h. Myers.
"'io ~ Hl''..,.... ...,,...........Ou Our Work
Rev. Mitchell.
i:2o p. m. Report OF Sunday Schools
''fo ~ me- '''''''.''' .....AdJOurnmen
EVENING SERVICE.
';46 p. M. ;;;.......;. Devotional Service
Clifford Marquiss.
S;oo p. M. How to Increase the Attend
u;.;t.i.:.......;, lance in Sunday Schools
w. IL. Kimberley, State superintendent
oil a. =. u.
.: u p. m, How to Secure the Attend
ance OF Sunday School Children to
the Church Service.
Revs. Chamberlain, Levack, Mitchell. I'm.
ley and Harmon.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
2"D p. m......i......",.. Devotional Service
Ramah Ryerson.
40 p m..,... The Work in the County
Rev. =. j. Speaker.
3:lO p. m........ Address on Normal Work
+. LomaX.
s s;mop p; m ,...............;; Male Quartette
Box.........,..W. IL. Kimberley
''fo p' m '.'''...,.............. Adjournment
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09
Western Pacific Bonds.

New York. Nov. a-Ths stoo khold.
srs Of the Western Pacino railroad
company met today and authorised
the issue Of esS. 900. 900. in second
mortsaas bonds. tbs iaas sef.8 n
pursuanoe Of IN arrangement made
when the capital Of the road was in
Creased from atty 70 seventy i've mil
lions. The money raised By shs new
issue Of twenty-five millioos. IL 10
said. 10 % bs lssd In perSseting sermi.
nals and for The building Of branoh
lines In Oaliforina. especially linss to
Ban Joss and Fresno. Interest on the
new issue 10 10 b guaranteed By the
Rio Grand, Western. just - their
original issss Of $50. ooo. 900 vas guar.
antsed BY tha same Gould property.
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09
New York Life Agents Still
Work in Missouri.
Instructed by State SuperiR-
tendeDt to Accept New Bus
mess Until They Hear
From Head Office.

Jefferson City No.. Nov. 9-W. b
vandiner. comm issioner Of insuranos. /.
issued an order Last night ordering
the New York Life Insurance com
pAny b cease doing business In th1
state until the company changes IL
method Of doing business and secures
different manager. The order II
not . revocation Of the oonpany'a {
license to do business IN the state
but 10 siwply an order Of suspsps sion
Of business until such changes -
are suggesetd have bsen made.
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09
"Nrs. Warren" In Court.

Now York. Nov. 9-Ths dsss
eAGipst "xrs. Wafrsn's Profession"
the George Bernard Shaw play which
Wa stopped at the Garriok theatre
By Police Commissioner McAdoo. wss
called IN police court today. Arnold
DAILY. leading actor Of the company.
With other members Of the company
and the owner and manager Of the
0arTiok theatre. were In court when
The bearing oommenosd. 1t 10 proba-
BILE thst the cass will Be finally dis.
missed upon assoranoe that no further
attempt will BE- made TO produce the
play In Now York.
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09

: xARRIED-Dr. T. D. Palmer, Of
Canon City one Of the best known
physicians In Fremont county. and
Mn. Emma B. Sheriff. Of Jscksou.
Aiss.. were married at the homo Of
the brides sister. n.lax. Mn. n.
B. Sherill. ll05 North Eighth street
at noon yesterday In the presence Of .
few Of the relatives and immediate
friends Of tho contracting parties.
Rev. ". ". Ayres. rector Of
Ohrist's Episcopal church ofIiciated.
After . wedding breakfast Or. and
1rs. Palmer left for Los Angeles,
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09

81 Petersburg, Nov. 0-AFtillsry.
men In the garrison at Kronstadt
fortress which defends the capital
from the So nutined today. killing
several oiioers. rsidsd the town and
took charge Of the public spirit depot.
Troops were Immediately called ont
and met . stubborn resistance. The
mutinssrs brought machine guns into
aotion and bloody fighting hss CON.
tinusd al day. Many houses hsve
bssn destroyed.
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09
RAPID Salary Advance.

New York. Nov S-Prssidsnt
Heynan Of the Metropolitan Lila In.
suranoe company was . witness bsioes
the lsaislative Investigation oom-
mission today. He stated that bis
salary was 800. 900 psr annum; mp 70
20 years ago II wss eiS.o 900 per year !;
the hrst vios pfssidsnt's salary bed
3unped ffon o7.oo0 70 e7S. 900 ps1
year.
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09
King Edward is 81.

London. Nov. 9-King Edward
entered upoo bis sixty .nfth year today
and was the reoipieDt Of the usual
largo nqnbsr Of oonsratalatioas and
ramsmbranossL The anniversary VA
not pablioly observed however. shs
celebrations Of this character being
deferred until . more seasorabis time
Of the year In accordance with the
precedent established By his majesty
when he seconded the thyooe.
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09
To Preserve clia Dwellings.

Greeley. Colo, Nov. e-The Colo.
RADIO Olin Dwsllsrs association which
has for 10 object the preservation Of
the olid dwellings Of Colorado. met
today at the State Normal school.
Mrs.. Gilbert AoClurs prssidsd and
smoog ths spsaksrs wsrs Nrs. Alva
Adams. Mrs A. T. Lewis Of Pueblo |;
President 2. K. Snyder Of the Normal
school. And Congressman Franklin 3.
Brooks.
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09
Asks fos Legal A dyiee.

New York. Nov. 9-The commits.
siossr Of elections. who trisd TO retain
the ballot boxes thinks that the %
psems court has desinasated the police
- ths proper oustcdians Of the ballot
bosss end has asked for legal advies
In ths matter.
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09
Cleveland Chisl Speaker.

East Oranss. n. j.. Nov. s%-Ex.
rrssideet Grover Cisvslsud 10 70 b
the principal speaker u tbe ssoood
annual dinser of ths Pyinoston alunsi
assosisstoa ef The Osangss sesisht.
elabera4s pssparations have bssa
DaAs for ths fssseSsa which psooisss
- - - q uDusual ~.
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09
Nay Rsindiet Burton.

~. Loais, Nov. 0-The federal
asasd jury which may reindiot ssna.
tos Baftea q Kansas, reoouvsssd this
Desning but adjourned until V.
nesrew 1sening awaiting the arrival
- JaAos vas1ssso1ss.
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09

.ROBBERY-John Enriaht wAs ~.
rested BY Marshal Green today upon
. charge Of entering the El Paso
boarding house and stealing . suit
oase fall Of CLOTHES and carpenters
tools.
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09
WIN Prosecute Beet rrus.

Washington. Nov. 0-It IL rspor +.
ID spon coed authority that the Do.
partmsnt Of Justice has decided 70
prosecute the beef trust notw ithstand.
ing the sdverse report n sds BY Com.
missioner Garfield when be made his
invsseientioa.
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09

CAL. where they will spend their
honeymoon. After . sojourn Of three
or four weeks they wall return TO
Canon City and make their homo at
1l6 North Sixth street.
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09

II pays 10 advertise yoer wants II
tho Tribune.
The daily tribune., 1905-11-09

Kansas City, Nov. s-Looally the
New York Life has had no omoial
information In regard 10 the oustsr
order. The genera l superintendent
has notified all offices Of the company
to continue to solicit and receive nsw
business until ordered not 10 do -
BY their supsriors. Instructions from
the head ONCE arc awaited with much
anxiety.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1905-03-17
Mrs. Annie Herring

Mrs. Annie Herring died at
her home in this city on Friday,
March 3rd, 1905, after a protract-
ed illness of pneumonia. All that
medicine and tender, loving re-
lation and friends could do was
done to prolong herlife, but God
saw fit to take her away from
her sufferings here to that celes-
tial home above where the eye is
never dimmed by tears nor the
heart saddened by suffering and
distress, but all is pure and un-
alloyed joy, peace and happiness
throughout eternity.
The deceased leaves a devoted
husband, two childen and host
of relatives and friends to mourn
her untimely decease. On the fol-
lowing day her remains were
inferred in the old Union Gene
terry in the presence of a large
concourse of sorrowing relations
and friends. To the bereaved we
extend our sincere sympathy and
direct them to the Great Father
who alone can give comfort and
solace to them in this deep afflic-
tiOn.