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The state herald., 1907-02-08
PUBLIC SALE.

At his farm seven and a half miles
south of Haxtun on Tuesday Feb. 26,
A. F. Lindon will sell at public auction
8 head of horses, so head of cattle, IL
dozen chickens, 2 wagons, 2 buggies,
cart, binder, drill, harrow, lister, riding
cultivator, 3 stirring plows, mower, 6
Dbl tank, 2 saddles, 2 sets double har-
ness, 2 single harness, cream separa-
tor, corn sheller and bone mill, house
hold furniture. Ten months time on
all sums over SIS, interest 10 per cent.
G. M, Hit will cry the sale.
The state herald., 1907-02-08
AMITIE.

The sister of L. E. and L. C. With
erbee has been visiting on the ranch
the past few weeks.
Amitie School has lost two scholars.
Dock Norris and George Kelsey, since
the new school opened in District No.
9.
Grandma Harmon has been on tie
sick list for few days.
Mrs. Joe Norris has been quite sick,
but is reported better.
Mamie Norris has been obliged tc
miss school this week in order to wait
upon her sister-in-law, Mrs. Joe Norris
Some Of the Amitie people enjoyed q
fine turkey dinner at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. E. Johnston. Sunday Feb. Src
in honor Of her grandparents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. VIM. Kipling, who are visiting
from Platteville. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Guernsey, Mr.. anc
Mrs. W. S. Hibbs, Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
Stout, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Norris, Mis-,
Jessie Guernsey, Miss Barrow, Blancl
Norris, Ellis Sheridan. Charley Brad
ley, Clarence Guernsey. Ralph Stou
and John Bradley. All enjoyed goo,
old-time visit.
Herman Poe lost horse and colt il
the stalks last week.
Mr.. Kelsey is on the sick list.
Bill Sholtz from Nebraska is shellin,
corn in the neighborhood.
THE TArTLER.
The state herald., 1907-02-08
PROGRAM FARMERS INSTITUTE

" u
OF PHILLIPS COUNTY.
To be held at the court house In Hol-
yoke Feb. 8, and 3, 1907.
FIRST DAY.
Reception address, Mayor Garland.
Alfalfa, its effect on soil, a. forage
for horses. II. Mitchell.
Effects Of stable manure on our soil
md crops. NJ. odland.
Non sacclnrinc sornhums, E. E. 4.
Hazcn.
Potatoes In the no called arid districts
G. +. 0lmsted.
Best cows for proht-dual purpose.
beef or dairy. X. M. Aikin.
Horses for market, o. II. Sholcs.
Seed, corn and wheat, W. II. Slack.
Has the climate Of Phillips county
changed In the last 20 yrs. II no. how
and why. s. s. Worlcy.
Deep w. shallow cultivation,
A. c. Caublc.
Our county the poor mans hope.
Mrs. s. N. Ollie.
Does poultry business pay.
Mrs. I. N. Sayior.
Marketing Of crops, Z. Z. 7. Hnzen.
Speakers from abroad will be an
nounccd htcr.
Exercises will be intcrsperscd with
music.
BY order of Committee
The state herald., 1907-02-08
OBITUARY.

Fred C. Churning was born on the
25th of February 1886 in Pennsylvania
and died at his home near Holyoke,
Colo, on Feb. 6, 1907.
When he was small child his par
ents removed to New York state where
they resided during his childhood and
youth. When he started out to do for
himself he went first to Wisconsin
where he remained few years. From
this state he enlisted as a soldier to
help defend his country in the Civil
war, serving 3 years till the close of
the war.
While resident Of that state he was
enarried to Mary A. Robin who, with
8 Of the IL children born to them, sur
wives him. The children are, Reuben,
William and Edward Of McCook, Neb.,
and Mrs. Sadie Brown, James, Oliver,
Christie and Myrtle Of Holyoke, Colo.
The family moved from Wisconsin to
Nebraska and from that state to Phil
lips county. Colorado. about 20 years
ago where they have continued to make
their home.
He was one of the earliest settlers Of
the county. had large acquaintance in
the county, always took an active part
in any move that he believed was for
the best interests Of the people and
was highly respected by those who
knew him. For several terms In sue
cession he held the Office Of Justice Of
the peace and was holding this Office at
the time Of his death. He was MEM
Der and active worker in the Grand
Army Post Of Holyoke.
About 10 years ago he was converted
and united with the Methodist Episco-
pal church Of Holyoke. He regarded
these years as the best period Of his
life and during all this time he labored
earnestly and faithfully for the moral
and spiritual uplift Of this community.
He was fearless In his advocacy Of
what he believed was the truth and the
right and had no compromise with what
he believed to be wrong.
In his death. the church, the cause Of
morality and Christianity In the COM
munity has lost u faithful champion.
'The world may sound no trumpet,
ring no bell;
"The book Of life. the shining rec
ord, tells"
The funeral services were conducted
from the Methodist church on Thurs
day afternoon. Rev. Spence preaching
the sermon and the audience room was
crowded by the friends and ncighbors
Of the deceased. The body was laid to
rest In the Holyokc cemetery.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

All records in the local United States
land Office were broken during the
month of January, 1856 filings being
made during the month. This applies
to homestead entries alone and does not
include desert entries. The bulk of the
entries attached to land on the eastorn
side of the district. No such land boom
has ever before been experienced in
this district, and while all previous rec
ords have been broken, the high water
mark has probably not yet been reach
ed.-Sterling Advocate.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

The Atlas Portland Cement Company
OF 80 Broad st. New York, has recent.
ly Issued very complete book Of in.
straction on concrete construction n.
hout the home and on the farm. This
book shows up In very interesting
and instructive manner the wonderful
progress that has in recent years been
made In the use Of cement ~ n substi.
tue for the old style building materials.
II also gives much valuable instruction
In the use Of cement. We have made
arrangements whereby any subscriber
can secure copy Of this book simply
by writing to the company and mon.
tioning the HERALD.
The state herald., 1907-02-08
Bring in your orders for job work.

The sugar beet growers association
of Weld county is standing pat against
the contract demands of the sugar COM
pany and threatens to build sugar fac
tory. Unfortunately for the success of
the demands of the association, farmers
who do not belong to the association are
contracting to grow the beets and the
sugar company feels pretty independent.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

There will be mass meeting Of the
citizens of Holyoke Saturday evening,
Feb. 9, to ascertain whether they will
support base ball team for the season
of 1907 There are, in the town at this
time, some very good ball players. Ev-
erybody come and boost the enterprise.
Manager.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

The State Agricultural College will
conduct two weeks course in forestry
beginning Feb. 18th. The school will
be conducted by Prof. Baker Of the
Agricultural College Of Ames, Iowa.
He is graduate Of the forestry school
of Yale University and possesses emil
nent ability in his line of work. In
struction will be free and reduced rail-
road fare will probably be given.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

The ladies' of the Baptist church will
give their regular monthly tea at Mrs.
DR.. Means on Thursday Feb. 2lst. A
cordial invitation to all.
Mrs. o. M. Gillis,
Mrs. w. L. Irwin, Com.
Mrs. Sally Irwin,
The state herald., 1907-02-08
Send For Free Folders

"a Good Dairy District" )" ''The Big
Horn Basin, Irrigated Lands in Che
Billings District, Eastern Colorado" 3"
Personally Conducted California Ex-
crusions" and "To the Great North
west.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

We have purchased one Of the latest
improved soldering outfits and are pre-
pared to do all kinds Of mending at a
reasonable figure. Patmon Bros.
The state herald., 1907-02-08
LECTURE.

Under the auspices Of the Baptist
Yonng Peoples Union lecture will be
given at the Baptist church Feb. 22nd
by Rev. A. B. Carson. Proceeds to go
to the parsonage fund. Look out for
ticket sellers and be sure to buy. Fur
ther announcement will be made next
week. j. T. Jenkins.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Congressman Franklin E. Brooks OF
Colorado has recommended Hon. E. E.
Armour Of Sterling for appointment as
register Of the Sterling Land Office.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Lost on the streets of Holyoke, about
the first week of January, one black
overcoat size 40. Leave at this Office
and receive reward. 2
The state herald., 1907-02-08

On showing made that the section
lines beginning at the southwest Of the
southeast quarter Of section 8. town
ship z, north Of range ~ west and ex-
tending east to the state line. has been
used AS . highway for 20 years, the
county board on Tuesday ordered this
line entered on the records ss = public
highway.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Miss Ida johnson Of Pittsburg. Pa,
arrived In Holyoke Wednesday night
for visit with her sister Mrs. Alex
sederburg. Mrs. Sedcrburg had not
seen this sister since she was n baby
and until few months ago did not
know her whereabouts or whether she
was living.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Conductor Brace and family are to
move to Sterling. Also Conductor
Peters. Curtis Enterprise.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

George Allen Of York. Neb.. ha.
been in Holyoke this week helping his
brothe C. E. invoice the drug stor,
stsck recently purchased from A. T.
O'Connor.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

The town council has been notified
that the long delayed pipe for the wat
er works pump has been shipped and is
due in Holyoke soon.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Pine Salve Carbolized. acts like q
poultice; highly antiseptic. extensively
used for Eczema, for chapped hands
and lips, cuts, burns. Sold by A. T.
O'Connor, druggist.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

A good many Of the farmers Of the
county are getting tired Of opening
gates As Is shown by the move that i,
being made to open up public highway,
In different parts Of the county.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Mrs. Aird Of Knox county, Neb.. ar
rived in Holyoke Wednesday to visit
her sister. Mrs. Jones Of Holyoke, who
Is very sick with lung trouble.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

All parties wishing to take advant-
age of the 10 per cent discount. on ac-
count Of registering at the studio on
our opening day. must have their work
made before Feb. Is, 1907. .-Hoyt.
The state herald., 1907-02-08
NEW BUILDINGS

All parties who contemplate the con-
struction Of buildings, either cement or
frame, or the repairing Of buildings,
should see me and obtain my figures on
the cost Of the same before letting
their contracts. am now prepared to
handle all work in this line.
G. A. HEcHI.ER.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

C. E. Allen has taken possession O
the drug store recently purchased Q
A. T. O'Connor and his ad appears !
this issue.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

II you have no faith in the future of
Holyoke. don't advertise your business
in the HERALD for it might influence
some one to invest and locate in Hol-
yoke.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

H. o. McNichols, the Haxtun hard
ware merchant, visited Yuma friends
and relatives Monday. Yuma Pioneer.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Harold. the little son Of Mr.. and Mrs
F. L. Hoyt, was taken sick the first OF
the week with scarlet fev,r but is re.
ported getting along nicely. The fam
lily was quarantined at once and every
precaution Is being taken to prevent a
q spread Of the disease.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Pine Salve cleanses wounds. is highl,
antiseptic, unequalled for cracked
hands, good for cuts. Sold by A. T
O'Connor's Drug Store.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

w. E. Heginbotham was confined to
his room with sickness for several days
but is again able for work.
The state herald., 1907-02-08
Winter Tourist Rates

To Colorado, California and all south
ern resorts. Personally conducted CAL
ifornia Excursions.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

II you think the mail order houses
are getting no more of the trade than
they are entitled to, don't advertise in
the HERALD.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

The farmers institute Is in session in
Holyoke today. Prof. H. M. Cottrell
and DR.. !. E. Newsom Of the Agricul-
tural College at Fort Collins are in at
tendance and will address the institute.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

If you have so much business that
you are overwerked and want to take a
rest. don't advertise in the HERALD.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Patronize home industry, That means
the home printers just as 1t does other
business men of the the town.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

The apple glee advertised to be helt
at the couat house this evening ha,
been postponed. Date will be an
nounced later.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

A fine nine pound boy arrived at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. McFad-
den Of Holyoke on Thursday Feb. 7th.
The state herald., 1907-02-08
Free Lands

Write for folder describing how to
obtain free $40 acres of government
land in Nebraska for mixed farming
and dairying.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

]. H. Olson of Haxtun made busi-
ness trip to Holyoke Monday.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

J. B. Allen of York, Neb., has been
in Holyoks this week looking after
business interests.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Byron Shriner of the Haxtun coun-
try was in Holyoke yesterday on busi-
ness.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

The county board was in session
Monday and Tuesday.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

All accounts must be settled every
thirty days by cash or by note. Pat
mon Bros. tt
The state herald., 1907-02-08
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Hom meseekers
u Exoursi GA
Rates.

Frequently each month to homeseek-
er's territory.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Emil Starn, son of John Starn of this
county, is now the night agent at Hol-
yoke.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

A sister of Lee Witherbee from Chi
cago arrived in Holyoke last week for
a visit.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

The news all the time-the HERALD.
The state herald., 1907-02-08
Cheap Excursions

To Salt Lake City: January i5. 10. ".
To Denver: January 20, ~, 22.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Clarence Sears has been quite sick
for several days.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Horses for sale. Allie Works.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

For fine job printing 60 to the HER
AID.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Bring in your advertisements.
The state herald., 1907-02-08
Subscribe for the HERALD!

Horses for sale. M. v. Summers.
The state herald., 1907-02-08

Tho HERALD one year for $3.50.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17
Schools and Colleges.
S6OO,OOO, 90
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
SIS Draft FOR YOU
IF YOU SEND YOUR NAME

Christmas Gift drafts in oenomina-
tons OF 5000 and $500 have been
issued 20 the amount OF six hundred
thousand dollars and are now being
sent 70 the prospective students Of
DraughOn's SpenCerian Business Col
lege Company. which has a chain OF
80 coIIeges-biggest and best in the
world Send your name and address
20 DrauEh0n's College. Ninth and D
Streets. y W, Washington. and you
will receive one OF these Christmas Gift
Drafts.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17
Miss NeWbeTTU
Gives Luncheon
For Miss Strobe

Miss Carol Newberry. the debutante
daughter CT the Assistant Secretary OF
the Navy and Mrs. Truman II. New
berry, was hostess at luncheon today.
in honor Of her house guest, Miss
Strobe. OF Detroit. who viii be with
her this week
Invited TO meet Miss Strobe were Miss
Henrietta Fitch. Miss Mary Scott. Miss
Katherine Iseech. Miss Constance Hoyt.
Miss Eleanor Ridgely. Miss Sadie Muir
ray, Miss Caryl Crawford, Miss Sallie
Darlington, Miss Vera Downing, Miss
Joanna Schroeder. Miss Evelyn Chew.
and Miss Lillian Chew.
Representative Mccall Of Massachu-
sets entertained at dinner at the Shore
ham last evening.
Those present were Speaker Cannon.
Representative William Alden Smith,
Representative Serene Z. Payne, Repre-
Continued on Ninth PageO
The Washington times., 1907-12-17
De Martel Home
The Scene of
Dinner Party

The Third Secretary Of the French
Embassy and Viscountess de Martel en-
tertained at dinner last evening in their
home on Rhode Island avenue, having
as their guests Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Boal. Nine. Hebbinghaus. the Naval
Attache Of the French Embassy and
Nine. de Blanpre, Mile. de la Garde.
Prince Koudacheff, Of the Russian en-
bassy; Baron Ambrozy. Of the Austro-
Hungary embassy. and Mr.. Won Schu-
bert, OF the German embassy.
Viscountess de Martel also enter
tanned informally at tea yesterday after
noon complimentary TO Miss Helen
Squeirs and the Misses Shonts.
lieut.. Com. George w. Laws. L. s.
N, and Mrs. Laws returned to An
napolis yesterday. They spent the week
end with Mrs. Laws mother, Mrs.
William Powell, Of Georgetown.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17
Yale Concert.

What a Yale stronghold the National
Capital has become may be seen from
the interest which the visit Of the Yale
Glee and Banjo Clubs scheduled for
next Friday has aroused and the round
Of entertainments which Yale graduates
and friends of the New England col
leEe are planning in honor of the clubs.
There are a number Of undergraduates
at Yale who live In Washington and
who have either returned home for the
holidays or will be here IN time for the
concert in the New Willard Friday
night. Among these are Clarence Ray,
Robert Fairbanks, son Of the Vice
President: KOrtriRht Church. who dis
tinguished himself as halfbCak on the
Yale freshman team last fall, and the
Messrs. Mum.
James w Wadsworth. jr.. speaker Of
the New York Assembly. and an en-
thusiastic Yale graduate. is in Wash
ington with his wife. "A daughter of
the late John Hay, and II Is understood
will entertain party at the concert.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17
Lane-Parker Wedding.

The marriage OF Miss Ida Veta Lane,
daughter of Mrs. Ida Koch Lane, to
Claude Irwin Parker, will take place
this evening in St. Thomas Church. at
Z O'Clock. The ceremony will be per-
formed by the Rev. c. Ernest Smith,
rector OF the church
Only the immediate relatives Of The
two families will be present. The cere-
laony will be followed by a small re-
ception for the wedding guests only.
The color scheme of the home decora-
tons will be green and white.
The bride and bridegroom viii leave
tonight for q short wedding trip.
Their future home will be in Washing
ton. 1913 Swami street, where they will
be after January 10.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17
Reception for Spooners.

Washington Camp. No. 3O5. L. S. c. V,
rendered its sponsor, Miss Annie Oar
lingtCn, and her maid Of honor. Miss
Ruth Worthington Bowie. a reception
at the Arlington Hotel last evening.
The receiving line was composed Of
the sponsor and maid of honor and
presidents Of chapters OF the Daughters
Of the Confederacy. and of the Southern
Relief Society. and ladies prominent in
Confederate circles in Washington.
The chapters Of Daughters of the
Confederacy. Southern Relief Society,
ana camps of Confederate Veterans
were invited TO meet the camp sponsor
and maid OF honor, and about 600 OF the
most prominent ladies and gentlemen
in Washington Southern society availed
themselves OF the opportunity
A buffet lunch was served, and an en-
iOyable musical program was rendered
bv Washington solCists.
The Sons of Veterans Camp has estab-
}ished itself in an unique place IN
Southern circles, and beside Its social
activities has other OBJECTS which en-
dear IL to Southerners IN Washington.
Miss CrydeT entertained informally at
luncheon today. having as her guests
Herr Carl POhlig, director Of the Phila-
delphia Orchestra; Charles Augustus
Davis, of Philadelphia, and Miss Fran
cesCa KaSp2r.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17

Mrs Leutze and Miss Leutze, wife
and daughter Of Capt. Eugene II. G.
Ieutze, L. s. N. were hosts at a lunch
con and bridge party in their home yes
The Washington times., 1907-12-17

The Ambassador from Germany and
Baroness Won Sternburg. accompanied
by the sister Of the baroness, Miss Vio-
let LanEham. left Washington yester-
cay afternoon for New York, where
they will remain until the end Of the
week on a shopping expedition.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17
Skating Rink, Convention Hall

Lady Skaters in Fancy Costumes
Oue-miIe Championship Race On Wednesday
Night. December IS Contestants lIr. Pres
ton B. Porter, % Pres-on's University School g
NJ. Herbert Reese and Lr. J. woodward
Of Washington, D. G.
Rink viii be closed Tuesday, December L.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17
:: Dinners and LunCbeOnS ::
CreelS Hosts
For Roots at
The Embassy

The Secretary OF State and Mrs. Root
we're the guests of honor Of the Next
can Ambassador and Nine. Creel at n
beautifully appointed dinner I'm the en-
bassy in I street last evening.
The parlors and halls were tastefully
decorated with a profusion OF palms,
smilax, and ferns and tall vases filed
with American Beauty roses. In the
ballroom. where the table was set, the
decorations consisting of Liberty roses
and Bride roses combined with the
green, as in the halls and parlors, car
lied out the Mexican colors.
Nine. Creel received her guests. wear
ing a handsome costume of white chiffon
over pale pink silk. the front formed
Of a panel Of pearl and chenille en-
broidery from the top Of the low cut
bodice to below the knees, and the chif-
fon at the bottom of the skirt falling
gracefully over two full accordion
pleated ruffles OF the silk. The bodice
was effectively trimmed with sprays Of
tiny pink rosebuds fastened with dia-
mond ornaments, and the short full
sleeves were of lace and chiffon
The list Of guests invited 70 meet the
Secretary and Mrs Root were the Sec
Rotary Of Commerce and Labor and Mrs.
Oscar Straus. the Ambassador from
Italy and Baroness Mayor des PlanChes.
the Ambassador from Brazil and Mrs
NabucO, the Viscount de Alte, minister
from Portugal; the Minister from Chile
and Mime. Anibal Cruz Diaz, the Assist
ant Secretary Of State and Mrs. Robert
Bacon. Senator and Mrs. Elklns, John
W. Foster and Mrs. Foster. the Coun-
seIor Of the Mexican Embassy and Nine
Godoy, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Nicholas
Fish. and Or. Luis Anderson. president
Of the Central American peace confer
ence.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17

Miss Leah Challice Randolph. daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles @. Ran
dolph, Of Washington, was married
Sunday to Homer NJ. Swart, Of Brock
port. y. Y. IN Christ Church. AleXan-
dria. Va The Rev. William Jackson
Morton. rector Of the church, performed
the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Swart
have gone on a Southern trip, and Will
return to Washington during the hoi
days.