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The Red Cloud chief., 1905-11-24
Col. kaIey Bossts Webster County.

Representative c. w. Haley Of Red
Cloud stopped in Lincoln yesterday on
his way to Auburn. Ind. He tells his
friends that he is not a candidate for
governor, but it is said he smiles when
he says it. at is hard to find any
land In Webster county that is not al.
falfa land" said Mr.. Haley when asked
about the prosperity of his county.
Formerly alfalfa was grown only on
the river and creek bottoms, then on
the second bottoms and now it is seen
on the hills. 1t is grown on hills that
are washed and on which nothing else
appears to lie worth cultivating OF
course it grows light crops on the hills,
but it is worth more than any other
crop that "a be grown on the same
land. The price ranges from 81 to 80
a ton and land is worth frpm 500 to $40
an acre. The past three years has been
favorable for the starting of alfalfa.
Some years it is almost impossible to
get it started. Floods during the pas
year Destroyed a great deal of alfalfa.
That which was cut appeared to die
but tall plants survived State Jour
nal.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-11-24
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Matkins Of
~Inavsle were married twenty-five years
ago last Saturday, and on Sunday they
celebrated their silver wedding ami
versary by inviting a number of guests
to take dinner and spend the day with
them. They received many handsome
presents in remembrance of the occa.
sion.
The new walks on Seward street in
the south part of town will soon he
completed. The street has been grad.
ed, aud when the walk from Seward
street to the school grounds, on Divi.
sion street, is laid the school children
and teachers will be able to reach the
building without wading through mud
and slop a foot deep every time it rains
or SHOWS.
Miss Sara ID. Blotcky entertained a
large audience at the opera house
Thursday evening. Her rendition of
"Mrs. Wigs of she Cabbage Pate I
was fine and was gwen the closest at
'ention. She also gave some selections
from James Whitcomb Riley and Rud-
yard kipling which were well received.
The only thing to mar the entertain.
ment was the rumbling of the balls and
the rafting of the pins in the bowling
alley below the opera house, which at
times almost crowned the speakers
voice. II swOulu moi be n bad plan to
hire the bow ling alley to close when
there are entertainments in the opera
house.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-11-24
Noble Dramatic Company.

The Noble Dramatic Company ap.
peared at the opera house Monday.
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Owing to the company having not been
properly advertised, the attendance
was much smaller than the merits of
their performance deserved, The
specialties Of Lloyd Neal and the
Duffy children were particularly pleas.
ing. Other members of the company
also gave ~specialties that we're above
the average seen in shows visiting
towns of this size.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-11-24
Public Sale.

Tuesday, Nov. %, at 10 o'clock a m,
the undersigned will sell at public auc
ton, at the farm of l.. c. Munger, six
and one half miles southeast Of Red
Cloud, the following property: 9S head
of stock, consisting of IL head of
horses, 81 head of cattle, and 30 head
of hogs, 600 bushels of corn in crib, GO
acres of corn stalks, hay, potatoes etc.
also wagons, buggies, listers, cultiva
tors, mowers, etc two Delaval separa-
tors, and household furniture. Lunch
on the ground
l.. c. MUNGER
T.. L. SMITH
C. /. WINEpEN Anctinnnnr
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-11-24
Commissloners' ProceedInAs.
RED CLoup. Neb.. Nc

RED CLoUp, Neb., Nov. 81.
Board of county commissioners met
pursuant TO adjournment. Members
present, Commissioners Gerlach,
Richard, Anderson, Fogel and Chair
man Sawyer.
On motion the chairman appointed
Commissioners Gerlach, Fogel and
Sawyer a committee to investigate the
road and locate a water course be.
tween 10, IL, IA and Is, 10.
II. b. Hunter made a proposition to
cut a ditch along the south side Of sec.
ton 1919, and In case the ditch con-
reys the water and preserves the pub
lie road for a term of two years, then
the said III. b Hunter is to receive the
sum Of $50.
Mr. Solomsn and Mr.. Denton ap-
peared before the board representing
the Webster County Fair association
and requested the commissioners to
make the appropriation as requ red by
law.
Commissioner Gerlach offered the
following resolution, which was adopt
ed: Resolved, That the board of
county commissioners appropriate the
sum Of 800 for the expense Of the
Farmers Institute to be held in Web.
ster county in connection with the
State University for the year 1906
On motion the treasurer was in.
structed to accept sl.64 on sixteen.
.h~undredths Of an acre in ne a l3-4.l2.
On motion the treasurer was in
structed to accept s5.15 on lots 4, 5 and
Ia, block ., Amboy.
Board adjourned to meet Nov. %.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-11-24
Telephone improvements.

The Bell Telephone Company has
been doing a large amount Of work on
its lines here, stretching cables to carry
the wires and making improvements
at the exchange. General S~uperinten.
dent Denny and A. c. Patton, chief of
installers, we're here from Omaha this
week to Q how the work was progress
ing.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-11-24
Mrs. Saunders ParaIyIed.

Mrs. G. W. Saunders, living south of
the river, suffered a stroke of paralysis
Sunday. At last accounts she was in
a critical condition, and her recovery
was despaired of, she being past 50
years of age.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-11-24
Notice.

Everybody invited to come to the
sale of Large English Berkshires to be
held Dec. 20 in Guide Rock, Nebr.
Write me for catalog.
THoS. PoLHEMUS.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-11-24
6raney Sullivan.

Judge Keeney issued the following
licenses:
Clarence L. Huppsrd Of Guide Rock
and Miss Arndia Grace Henderson of
Rosemont. Married by Rev. B. F.
Hutchins.
Emery Z. Howard of Guide Rock.
and Miss Hattie B Hudson Of Guide
Rock. Married by Rev. B. F. Hutchins.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-11-24
That Settles II.

When a Colorado sand stone walk is
laid that settles it. See Overing Bros.
&Co. for prices.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-11-24
MARRIAGES.
Double xeddlna at the Nome Of David
Cartwright,

At the home OF David II Cartwright,
on Wednesday evening, November q
occurred the marriage of his daughters,
Miss Belle Cartwright, to Ross l.. Pax
ton, and Miss Blanch Cartwright, to
James r. Highland, Rev. G. W. Hum
mel officiating. The happy event was
witnessed by about sixty-five relatives
and friends. The young ladies are the
daughters OF Mr.. and Mrs David Cart
wright Of Highland. jewell county.
Kansas. and are charming and highly
respected young ladies. r.Highland
is a banker at Morrowville, Kan, and
is a young man Of sterling worth and
noble qualities. He and his bride will
reside at Morrowville. Mr.. Paxton is
a prosperous young farmer of Jewell
county, and is a young nan who will
be successful wherever he is located.
They will reside on a farm near Esbon.
6raney Sullivan.
Michael Sullivan and Margaret f.
Graney, both Of Franklin county, we're
united in marriage Wednesday by
Father Lougnot
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-11-24

c. l.. WINFREY, Auctioneer.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
HONOR HARVEY D. LEARNED. cHeswO.D.
Fellow Graugers Of Dover Help Him Celebrate
His 77th Birthday Near Dover, Thursday

Farmers of central Delaware tend
cred and participated in a novel old
fashioned birthday party near Ches-
void Thursday. Harvey DeASsL
Learned, prominent farmer living on
the state road between Dover and
Cheswold, was u years old that day.
Mr.. Learned was one of the charter
members of Capitol Grange, Patrons
of Husbandry, incorporated many
years ago. Since the organization Of
that grange he has been foremost in
enterprises advancing the interests Of
the farmers and their appreciation was
shown Thursday in a turn out which
completely overhOwed the farmers
spacious grounds. The visitors and
their wives served q fine dinner to
themselves and the recipient Of their
favors on his own layQ.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
ACCIDENTS At CHESWOLD
GIVE THRILLING EXPERIENCE
RURAL MAIL CARRIER MYERS D. CASSON
OVERTAKEN BY A RUNAWAY TEAM.
George Morris May Lose his Finger as the Re.
suit Of his Cow Taking Fright While Lead
Ing II with a Rope on Saturday.

CHEswoLD, July 3:-Two accidents
took place in and near Cheswold last
week that furnished Rural Mail Car
rier Myers d. Casson and George
Morris some thrilling experience. The
first took place on Thursday while Mr..
Casson was on his route. While Jog.
ging along he heard noise back of
him and turning to see he found that
he was fast being overtaken by run
away team which consisted of a mule
hitched to a cultivator. The latter
was swinging right and left over the
road in a manner that he could hardly
steer clear of it. However, he drove
to one side and awaited results. For
tunately the runaway barely cleared
him and passed by. When in front of
a farmhouse a short distance ahead, a
man rushed out and attempted to
catch the mule by the bride when the
animal took more fright and whirling
around rushed back toward Mr.. Cas-
son coming in the opposite direction.
There was no escape this time and the
runaway dashed into the Rural De-
livery team, the ugly implement strik
ing the breast and legs of Casson' Is
horse inficting several cuts and
bruises. Fortunately no bones were
broken and no material damage was
DONE Mr.. Casson acted as his owl
veterinarian and after washing anG
dressing the wounds of his horse, pro
ceeded on his route. Carrier CassoI
considers his experience most for
tunate and wonders how he could hav,
escaped with out more serious injuries
The other accident was that which be
fell George Morris Saturday afternoon
Morris was leading a cow which wa
, securely roped when the animal too
fright at an approaching train. In it
. desperate effort to get away, the rope
I caught his right hand foul and nearl
I severed the index finger from his hand
: After getting the COW under contrC
DIR. Money, the new physician wa
summoned and dressed Morris woun
r but has very slight hope of saving hi
a finger, and it may have to be ampu
@ tated.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
BEAT KENTON MAN SEVERELY
AND THEN SHOOT OFFICERS
FRANK ATTIX A WELL-KNOWN FARMER
VICTIM OF CRUEL ABUSE FROM NEGROES
Case was put Ia Hands of Constable Wallace
and Magistrate Johns and They Too We're
Shot As Negroes Made Their Escape.

KENToN, July 5:-About noon Satur-
day, while Frank Attix, farmer, was
driving from Smyrna to his farm near
Blanco, he was accosted by two negroes
who. asked to ride. Both had been drink
ing and AttIx refused them. The me-
groes then jumped on the wagon and
attacked Attix, one of them striking
him over the head with club. Attix
hurried to Kenton, where he swore
out warrants for the arrest of the ne
groes, whom he identified as Phillip
Shepherd and Howard Honey. Justice
of the Peace Frank Johns and Consta-
BILE William Wallace drove to the
home of 8 negro named Bob Pryor,
near BlaLco, where the two negroes
had been located. When they ap-
preached the house Honey and Shep-
herd were sitting in the yard and
started to run away. The authorities
opened fire at them with revolvers,
and the men fed. They dashed
through a cornfeld, redoubled on
their tracks and back again to the
house, where they got Pryor's double
barreled shotgun. AS Magistrate
Wallace and Constable Johns gained
on them Honey and Shepherd fred.
Wallace's legs were peppered with shot
and some grains of shot lodged in the
Magistrates face and body and shat
tered his eye glasses. The two me-
groes disappeared in a woods. Robert
Pryor, owner of the house, was placed
under arrest on a charge of aiding
Honey and Shepherd by loaning them
a gun, and was taken to Kenton where
posse of residents armed with shot
guns was formed to search for Honey
and Shepherd. Their search was futile
however. Pryor was held in $1,000
bail for further hearing a week hence
and was taken to Dover Jail. He de
| MES lending the men his gun, bu
) says they snatched it from its restins
J place when they ran through tn
) house. Detective Hawkins and Rat
. ledge were returning from Milford a
/ the time and being notified by Sherii
? Baker at Dover of the trouble the,
8 drove to Kenton ahd remained IL tina
: vicinity until midnight Saturday nigh
, searching for Honey and Shepherd
v Since every effort has been made t
+. apprehend the negroes, it is now sur
e posed they have escaped into Mary
y land. The officers who were injure
e have recovered. Magistrate Johns
. wounds were slight and Wallace VIII
!. was badly peppered with shot
improving rapidly.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
cHEswoLD's ORDER SONS OF AMERICA
Elect Officers for the Ensuing Year and Make
a Good Showing for Young Organization.

CHEswoLD, July 8. = Washington
Camp, No. 16, Patriotic Order Sons of
America, which was organized three
months ago, has a fourishing organi-
zation of thirty-one members and is
growing in enthusiasm as we'll as num-
bers. At recent meeting the follow
ing officers we're elected: P. P, 81. r.
Loose; P, W. @. Savin; V. P, W. W.
Kerper; NJ. of F., ]. H. Anderson;
Rec. Sec'y, Geo. G. Anderson; F.
Sec'y, o. D. Loose; Conductor, B. s.
Creadick; Inspector, B. V. Shahan;
Guard, L. 81. Anderson; Trustees,
W. B. Knots, D. F. Loose, ii. r.
Loose; A. R. s., Clifford Anderson ;
Chaplain, NJ. d. Casson; r. Sen,
Harvey Anderson; l.. Sen., d. j.
Swain.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
LOST WALLET CONTAINING $50 AND PAPERS
Harry Slaughter Meets With a Misfortune and
Part Of the Money Is Reported Recovered.

Harry Slaughter Meets With Misfortune and
Part Of the Money Is Reported Recovered.
While on his way to Woodland
Beach Yesterday to spend the day,
Harry Slaughter residing on the James
P. Hoffecker Farm near town had the
misfortune to lose his wallet con-
tanning about $50 In money and some
valuable papers among which were
notes worth in the aggregate several
hundred dollars. When he discovered
his loss he remembered that the only
persons he had pass were William Nc
Affee, Edward Tucker and Floyd
Seimes who were walking and were at
the time in front of the farm of And
erson Ford. McAffee and Tucker left
on the Steamer Thomas Clyde for
Philadelphia, but Floyd Seimes later
admitted that the money was found by
them. A dispatch was sent to Chief of
Police McGrann of Chester who ac-
cording to story in the Philadelphia
Record "took McAffee and Tucker off
the boat at Chester and secured $7S of
the money together with paper bear
ing the name of William Cole" Mr..
Slaughter is desirous of getting back
his money, but whether he will do any
thing with the case cannot be learned.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
WEATHER FEATURES MAKE
FOURTH MOST ENJOYABLE
AN IDEAL DAY FOR OUTINGS WITH A GEN
ERAL TREND TOWARD WOODLAND.
Grand Army Veterans Hold Special Services
ID Afternoon and Races at Belmont Driving
Park Attract Some Attention.

The Fourth in Smyrna passed off
quietly. There was no special cele-
bration, but everywhere there were
evidences of patriotism in the display
of flags. The small boy was so anxi-
GUS to get in his work, that he could
hardly wait for the break of day to fire
off his explosives. They were up
bright and early with fusilade of fire
crackers and torpedo that continued
almost without cessation until night
fall. A few private displays of fire.
works were set off in the evening but
nothing elaborate. More ideal Fourth
of July weather could not have been
wished and as day for outings it was
possibly the most enjoyed of any
Fourth in years. The trend toward
Woodland Beach began early and the
crowd was one of the largest seen
there in years. A few private launch
parties took an outing to the Bombay
Hook Lighthouse. A feature of the
fternoon was the special services held
by General w. s. Hancok Post No. 80
G. A. r. at the Post Room. The room
was decorated with flags and the exer-
cises were presided over by Com
mander Ransom. Outside the singing
of PATRIOTS hymns, there were four
patriotic addresses. Charles Howell
LeFevre Esq was the first speaker and
entertained his hearers on the theme
of Independence" and what it has
meant to this country. The second
speaker was Mr.. Frank Whelen, Sr.,
editor of the Smyrna Gall, who spoke
of his visit to the battle field of Gettys
burg shortly after the war. He was
warm in his praise of the old soldier
and elected their hearty applause
The third speaker was Junior Vice
Commander, w. T. Tucker and the
fourth speaker was Officer of the Day,
William M. Broadway. Comrades and
their wives and friends to the number
of 40 or 90 were present and after the
program a repast of ice cream and cak,
was served.
The races at Belmont Driving Parl
in the afternoon also attracted con-
siderable attention. Johnson's Cor
net Band furnishe music and severa
hundred people were in attendance
There were three races. The three
minute class was won by MAY Rus
sell, " the black mare owned by E. I
Carter, of Henderson, Md; "Matti
RUSSELL" owned by Mr.. Biddle CAM
in second and George B" owned b
T. E. Ford, third. The 2.30 class wa
won by Happy @" the sorrel mar
owned by Mr.. S.A Fortner of Smyrns
''Dan Wilkes" r. Frank Gootee'
horse, came in second, and "Georg
B" James Smiths horse, of Maryde
came in third. The 2.2O class was wo
easily by'Josh Rawley Fred Thomas
horse, while his other horse, "Stell
b" came in second. John f. Gold
borough was starter and the judg,
were DR.. Frank Gardner and DIR. Y
7. Ryan.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
COMMENCEMENT DANCE AT OPERA HOUSE.
Young Men of Smyrna Entertain at q De-
IlghtfuI Informal Dance-Fiue Music.


llghtfuI Informal Dance-Fiue Music.
The young men of Smyrna gave a
delightful informal dance at the Opera
House Thursday night and following
as it did directly after the close of the
High School Commencement Week
festivities, it proved all the more en-
joyable. Splendid music was furnished
by Watkins orchestra of five pieces
including a trap drummer. The
weather, while warm was not intensely
hot and there was plenty of life and
enthusiasm thrown in the may whirl.
During intermission Caterer w. f.
Keith served the participants with a
refreshing repast of ice cream and
cake. Dancing continued from eight
thirty to one. The guests from dis
tance were: Misses BERTHE and Louise
Cochran, Middletown; Miss Jacobs,
Vineland, N. j.; Miss Alice Dobbs,
Philadelphia; Miss Ruby Ahern and
Miss Hurlock, Millington; Miss Eva
FoxwelI, Blacks; Miss May York,
Brenford; Miss Marion Tucker, Dover
Miss Lower, Washington, ID. c.; Mr..
DeClifford Poffenberger, and Mr..
Theodore Wolf, Jr. Newark; Mr..
Charles Williams and Mr.. Starr, Will
mington, aud Messrs. Edward Layton
and Lee Shor t, Bridgeville.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
SUNDAY SERVICES ASBURY CHURCH.
Rev. 6. P. Jones Of Milford Unable to COus
and Rev.A. W. 0OOdhand Filled his Place.
Rev. S. II. S. CummIns Next Sunday.

and Rev.A. W. 0OOdhand Filled his Place.
Rev. S. II. s. CummIns Next Sunday.
Rev. g. p. Jones, pastor of the NJ.
E. Church at Milford, who was to have
taken charge of the services at Asbury
NJ. E. Church Sunday in the absence
of Rev. DIR. Robert Watt, was forced
to disappoint the members at AsbUry
owing to a matter of which he had nc
control. The supply whom he had
procured to take his pulpit at Milford
was unable to serve at the last moment
and not wishing to leave his own
church in the lurch, he telegrsphed 70
Smyrna late Saturday afternoon say
ing he would have to forgo the pleas
ure of being at Asbury. Presiding
Elder Koons who had an appointment
to preach at CheswOld Sunday morn
ing was able to send Rev. A. ". Good
hand to fill the pulpit at Smyrna. The
latter preached most acceptably from q
text taken from the 9Th chapter Of St
Luke and 44th verse. Those who were
privileged to hear him, speak most
favorably of his vigorous sermon. In
the evening a novel and interesting
song and praise service was conducted
by Presiding Elder Koons who in an
nouncing each hymn, gave a short his
tory of the song and its writer. A
feature of the service was a tenor solo
by Mr.. Thomas S. Start of New York
city, q former Smyrna boy whom the
people of Smyrna are always glad to
hear. There were also solos by Mr..
L. M. Price and Mr.. Walter D. Hof-
fecker. Next Sunday the pulpit of As
bury NJ. E. Church will be filed by
the ReY. S. 81. S. Cummins of Balti-
more. The latter who is known as the
blind Man Eloquent" is one Of the
finest orators of that city and those
who attend worship at Asbury viii
doubtless be treated to fine sermons.
He will preach both morning and even
ing.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
AsBURY SUNDAY SCHOOL cHILpRes ScNc
Enjoy an Outing at Blsekbird Woody. = :
Afternoon and Evening Ia Large . knbeI

One of the most pleasant picnics Of
the year was given at the Blaekbird
Campmeeting Woods on Thursday
afternoon and evening when Asbury
NJ. z. Sunday School to the number Of
200 or 800 spent an outing there. The
children and teachers were etrsnsported
in teams provided for the occasion and
the day being ideal, there was whole
some pleasure for all who participated.
In addition to the individual spreads.
the Sunday School Board treated the
children to a repast of ice cream and
cake. The children whiled away the
time in games and other pastimes-
The committee in charge of the outing
was composed of Superintendent L
NJ. Price, Mr.. George NJ. Stevenson
and Mr.. Charles J. Sudler.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
CAPITOL HOTEL DOVER CHANGES HAND S.
Mrs. Amy Ford Walker Purchases II For
sI5.OOO Will Make Extensive improvements.


The Capitol Hotel, one of Dover's
Oldest and most desirable hotel pro-
perties, has changed hands. The pur-
chaser is Mrs. Amy Ford Walker,
widow of Harry Walker. The consid-
Grafton was $4,000. While Mrs.
Walker is the purchaser, it is under
stood that her brother, Jefferson L.
Ford, formerly of the Hotel Rodney
at Lewes, will run the hotel. Mr.. Ford
for many years proprietor of the Bay
ard House of Dover, and is a brother
of Harry Ford, now present proprie'
tor of that well-known hotel. 1t is
said that Mrs. Walker will make ex'
tensive improvements in the property
and will install modern conveniences.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
Smyrna Contributes to Old Folks Home.

At meeting of Every Ready Circle
Kings Daughters, of Dover, held ss
the home of Mrs. James PennewIl re-
Gently, a contribution of S111 for the
old folks home was received from the
ladies of the Little Laura Lee Circle
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
LElpsIc N. E. CHURCH FREE Of DEBT.
Mortgage Paid off Last Week and Celebration
VIII Take Place 10 September Next.

The indebtedness of Leipsic NJ. E.
Church of long standing was paid off
last week through the efforts of the
ladies of the church. General Will
liam H. Palmer, the Colorado philsn-
thropist, recently sent his check to
Mrs. A. S. Moor as a contribution to
be used when the balance of the debt
was raised. The entire amount of the
$3.50 was soon raised and paid yester-
day. 1t was intended to have the
mortgage burning and celebration last
Sunday, but owing to the absence of
the holder of the mortgage it will be
postponed until September.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
DANIELS FARM NEAR TOWNSEND SOLD

One Hundred and Twenty Acre Tract Pur..
chased by Oeorge M. D. Hart for $1,000.
The public sale of the valuable farm
of the late William Daniels, situated
near Townsend, took place last stweek at
the office of Mr.. George M. d. Hart,
in Townsend, and was bought by Mrs.
NJ. ID. Hart, the price being $4,000.
The farm contained about 100 acres,
and is considered one of the most de-
sirable small farms in the neighbor-
hood.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
MECHANICS INSTALLED AT cHEsSOLp.
Recently Elected Officers Inducted Iato Oiiics
Monday Evening With Ceremony.

CHEswold, July 5.-The following
officers of Jr. Order United American
Mechanics, Harmony Council, No. %,
of Cheswold, we're installed last Mon
day evening: Councillor, Harvey An
derson; Councillor, Ralph n.
Sa7in; Jr. Past Councillor, B. V. Sha-
han; Recording Secretary, ]. NJ. Fords
Assistant Recording Secretary, W. I.
Carrow; Financial Secretary, r. ].
Johnston; Treasurer, j. Hermon An
derson; Conductor, W. G. Savins
Warden, j. W. Scarborough; Inside
Sentinel, William A. Casson; Outside
Sentinel, NJ: d. Casson; Trustee, J..
nj Ford.