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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
LANDED DANlELsoN THIEF.
Morris Golden Arrested Here for the
Theft of S17-Offered to Give Up
Money if Complaint Was Dropped.

Chief Murphy received word on Nor
young man, was wanted ~ Danielson
by Chief Billings for the theft OF SIT.
He sent Policeman Henderson out to
look for the fellow and he spied HIM
leaving Central Village car and took
him to police headquarters.
About O'Clock in the afternoon
Chief Billings and one OF the men from
whom the money was taken came here
from Danielson and identified the fell
low and left with him at 4.45 by trolley
for home. They were much pleased at
the quick capture. While in heaoquar-
ters it is stated Golden offered to give
the Danielson man the 81 ne took
from him II he would withdraw the
charge, but the charm failed to work.
He admitted the 81 and few cents
he had belonged to the man.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
FEAST or PURlM
CELEBRATED BY HEBREWS.
Lasted From Saturday Night Until
Monday Night at Six.

Norwich Hebrews joyfully carried
out the observance of the Purim fes-
tivities which commemorate the saw
ing of the Jews from destruction in
51S 3. c., when Ahasuerus was king Of
Assyria. The feast began at o'clock
on Saturday evening and ended at 6
o'clock Monday evening. This is a
time with the Hebrews that is as fit
tingly observed as Christmas is with
the Christians. Sunday morning the
orthodox Jews gathered in the local
synagogues, where they listened to the
reading of the book of Esther. Later
in the day the families enjoyed typi-
cal Hebrew feasts. the principal part
of the menu consisting of spiced
chicken. Presents were given freely,
and the poor were not neglected and
those who were In better circum-
stances contributed freely of money,
necessities and food to their less for
tunate brothers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
City Court Salaries.

The bill relating to the salaries Of
the officials of the city court Of Nor
witch is assigned for hearing before
the judiciary committee at the legfs-
lature this week Thursday. An effort
is being made throughout the state for
an increase in salaries in city courts.
Judge Mathewson OF New Haven Is
one of the strong advocates
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
Picture Of Late Samuel Lovets.

John e. Perkins. the candy manufac-
turer, Has at his Main street store a
photosrhph OF the late Samuel Lovett,
who for a number OF years was his
salesman. driving a two horse team
around through the country territory.
The picture shows Mr.. Lovett on the
drivers seat Of his team, and upon the
ground his well known coach dogiwhich
accompanied him on all his trips. The
picture was taken at the crossroads
near Wakefield, r. J.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
Viii I'D John kennedx.

The win Of John Kennedy Of
Sprague has been lodged in the pro-
bate court. In It Mr.. Kennedy gave
all his personal and real estate to his
daughter. Hannah Kennedy. The will
states that he realized that he has
other children. but he wants his prop
erty to go to Hannah. with the pro-
vision that she care FOR Mrs. Kennedy
his wife, as long as the wife lives
He names Hannah Kennedy as execu-
trix of the win.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
Doesn't Want Bail.

It was reported at New London on
Monday that Arthur A. Sullivan, the
New London postofflce clerk. who was
arrested Thursday night by u. s. In
spectors Clarahan, Perkins and Jen-
nings for robbing the mails, would OPP
pose any effort to release him on bonds
until the next term of the U. s. dis
trict court, which is In May, when the
trial is scheduled to come up.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
Visited Insane 3. spitaI.

representative Martin Of Stopngton
was in Norwich Saturday. During his
stay here he visited the Norwich hos
pital for the insane. He IL mernoer
of the appropriations cor'unlttee at the
general assembly. and WAS shown
about the institution by Stprrintend-
enL Pollock, who explained the growth
and need Of the institution
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
CRIMINAL coMMoN PLEAs.
Session viii Be Held at New London
Today-The Cases Assigned.

The criminal court of common pleas
will come in at New London this morn
ing for the business Of considerable
amount before It. The jury has been
Summoned in. The cases which are
assigned for trial are the following:
March State VS.. Louis Cassuer,
Joseph Smith VS.. w. Kelley, J. O'Neil,
Philtas Francover, Victoria F'rancover,
Elmer Abel. A Mclaughlin, w. K.
Fallv alias Smith, Peter Cresll. Jo-
seph Rich, George Leonard, Jeremiah
LaFIeur. Jacob LubihenslSi, T. Pace.
Felix Parcheski. ]. Skelly and John
Carberry.
March 10-State VS.. Joseph So1tz.
T. Chapman, Charles SAITH.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
kersfofAnnivefsafyce
COMMITTEES on Literary Exercises Secure President Gar
field Of Williams College and Supreme Court Justice
Samuel 0. Prentice What They VIII Speak On.

Six months from Sunday and Mon
day, on the 18th and Sth 6f September,
Norwich will be celebrating fits 250th
anniversary of its settlement. and in
preparation for that the several COM
mittees which were selected months
ago have been quietly at work getting
their part of the work into shape for
the successful carrying out Of The cell
ebratioR. 1t is planned to make it the
greatest celebration Norwich ever had,
which means that every committee has
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

If you are in a state Of indecision as
to where to get your supplies Of grain
and feed for your horses, cows. pigs,
poultry don't hesitate long come
here. This broad statement we have
no llesitancy in making, We can fur
nish all sorts Of grain, feed, hay and
the like TO your best advantage. We
bespeak a trial order.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Louis Saunier. chef at Open Hoaee
cut off the END OF his little finger on
his left hand while siicing bread last
week. The breadknife took off a small
piece Of the finger above the last
joint
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
EYarY Woman WiII be Interested

II you viii send your name and address We viii
mail you FREE package OF Mother Gray's AUS
TRAliAN-LEAF. certain. pleasant herb cure Tor
Womcn's Ills II IS reliable regulator and never
failing II you have pains In the back Urinary,
Bladder Kidney trouble. use this pleasant union
OF aromatic herbs. roots and leaves. An Druggists
sell H. 50 cent?. address. The Mother Gray Co.
Ls Roy N. z.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Croton.-Specfal Lenten. services will
be held in the Bishop Seabury Memo
rial church on Wednesday and FRIDAY
evenings. Rev. r. d. Hatch of Will
HrARatia WILL preach On Friday night
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Mrs. George Benney, who has been.
visiting Mrs. william II. Palmer, is
rev with Mrs. Gardiner Greene Of
Sachem terrace. She leaves for her
home in Pittsburg on Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
Baker S

filled the breach, filled IL completely
and most satisfactorily
Lovers of pee CHOCOLATES NOR.
than delighted with the change we
have given them and the changes we
propose to continue.
Watch our Saturday announcements
we will offer you regularly 5AK-
ER's 29c CHOCOLATES, his satur-
day specials, and In addition, the Iars-
est line of High Grade Chocolates over
shown in this city, including Bakers
famous PRINCESS CHOCOLATES,
FULLER GREEN'S FLoRIMEL,
BELLE MEAD SWEETS, and two
others which occupy the top-most
inches in Public Favor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

DIR. z. f.. Gallaudet who has been
in New York and Washington for a
few days. has returned TO his home on
Broadway.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Miss Lillian Ravens entertained her
bridge club at the Halle club Mon
day afternoon, In honor Of her guest.
Miss Burns OF Arlington Heights,
Mass. The prizes were taken by Mrs.
w. Russell Baird. a hatpin. the con-
ISOLATION prize going to Miss Burns.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Foleys Kidney Remedy will cure any
case Of kidney or bladder trouble that
is not beyond the reach of medicine.
Cures backache and Irregularities that
If neglected might result in Bright's
disease or diabetes. Lee g. Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Andrew J. Bennett.


The remains Of Mrs. Bennett wife
Of A. J. Bennett, who died very sud-
denly at her home In Voluntown Wed
nesday. were brought to Ashwillett on
Saturday and funeral Services were
held in the Ashwillett chapel at 2
o'clock.e There was large attendance
OF relatives, friends and acquaintances,
many being present from Voluntown.
Glasgo, Griswold, North Stonington
and Preston. The Rev. Lucian Drury.
pastor of the Third Baptist church, of /.
hciated. The speaker eulogized tho
deceased in eloquent and impressive
words. Two hymns, After and some
Sweet Day" were sung by Mrs. Henry
p. Randall. The bearers were Charles
II. Culver, Sterry Z. Kinney. John r
Woodmansee and Sterry F. Pierce.
Burial was in the Ashwil1ett Cemetery.
The Rev. Lucian Drury read the com
initial service at the grave.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

When the fireworks statesmen come
to town. it indicates that Fourth OF Ju-
ly and summer areNon the way
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Nisntle.-Mrs. M. L. Latham. widow
OF Ezra B. Latham died at her home
on West Main street Friday night aft
er a long illness due to age.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

School committeeman Of Waterford
are trying to discover who is break
ing into the district schools. The work
appears to be that Of boys who go
into the schooIhouses through the win
dows and destroy books and stationery
and distribute ink about the rooms.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

On Monday morning Miss Caulkini
Of New London had her class In FOIL
dancing at the Norwich clue.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Stanley Neal of Hartford and Fred
Jer nings Of Philadelphia were visit
ors in town on Monday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Rev. Edward H Smith of Norwich
Town will speak in the Congregational
church at Mantle next Sunday eve
ming of his work in China.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Ladies' Aid sale-GreenevfIle Cong.
church, Wed, March 10, afternoon and
evening. Admission free.-adv.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Miss Jean Hamilton, national sec
rotary, who spoke to the girls Of the
Halle club Sunday afternoon, was pres
ent at the meeting Of the Young Wo-
mems Industrial club at Derby Mon
day evening. and made an address.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Since January / the value of new
contracts in New England has reached
the grand total of $f7.O10,00O against
S7,0os, 600, in the same time last year.
This total establishes a new high rec
ord for the past eight years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

The Connecticut Civil Service Re
form association, Of which Prof. Hen
ry w. Farnam OF Yale is president,
will hold its annual dinner in. Hart
ford the evening Of March II at the
Hartford club. The principal speak
er will be Hon. Everett Colby Of New
Jersey.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
incidents in Society,"

Miss Mathilde DressIer OF New York
IL visiting at Gen. Edward Harlands.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Charles $. Brown returned Monday
evening from a trip to washington
which was greatly enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

The Jennie Wren club, a newly
formed juvenile society for the young
people living in Quaker Hill and North
Waterford, met Saturday afternoon at
the home OF Miss Millicent Comstock
at Quaker Hill and amused themselves
with sewing and games.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

A company of Tierney cadets, the
children's total abstinence society, was
organized in Hartford Sunday, num-
herring 200 boys. There are companies
now in Norwich, New Haven, Bridge
port, Rockville, Deep River and other
places.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Somers.-Dr. Gardner c. Wood OF
Somers died early Sunday morning.
He was born in Somers and was a son
Of 0rson and Arethusa Pease Wood.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Calendar makers claim that March
was selected for inauguration day
because that day occurs less times on
Sunday than any other IN the calen-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

The White Ribbon Banner reports
these donations during February to the
Willard Memorial fund: Willimantic
81, Mantle 50, Thompson 50, Plainville
81, total IS.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Mrs. Daniel Counihan had as guests
Sunday her sisters, Mrs. Henry But
Ter Mrs. Fred Kingsley and Mrs,
James Butler.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Harry Bryant, ventriloquist Y. M.
C. A., Tuesday, March 9, p. m.-Ben-
eft boys camp fund.-ady
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Clear air and warm sun on Mon
day encouraged the sick people to get
out OF doors.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
Personal.


Charles II. Ames has been a caller
In Mantle.
Col. II. J. Steiner expects to leave
this week for a. trip to Florida.
Judge Lucius Brown and Represen
tatiye Tibbits were in New Haven on
business Monday, X
Stanley Neal of Hartford and Fred
Jer nings Of Philadelphia were visit
ors in town on Monday.
Charles $. Brown returned Monday
evening from a trip to Washington
which was greatly enjoyed.
Mrs. Daniel Counihan had as guests
Sunday her sisters, Mrs. Henry But
Ter, Mrs. Fred Kingsley and Mrs
James Butler.
Mr. and MRS. quinn of seattle.
Wash, are visiting friends in New
London. Mrs Quinn was formerly Miss
Josephine Sweeney.
Rev. Frank Palmer Of Norwich had
~%i-tA , VA tihI AAhAcg IIlOIUlIlE SEIN1Cc
in Bozrah, tho Rev. A. H. wilcox be-
ing unable to be present.
Miss Fife Burdick and her niece,
Miss Bessie Burdick Of Charlestown,
r. l., are visiting their cousin Mrs.
d. S. Underwood of Franklin street.
+ General Secretary Frank II. Merrill,
who attended the New England Y. NJ.
c. A. conference at Boston last week,
returned on Monday. Before coming
home he visited his parents at Nashua,
NH.
Miss Elsie Brand of this city, who
is now residing in Nashua, N. H. was
the soloist on Sunday at the Pilgrim
Congregational church there. Her sing
ing was favorably commented upon by
Nashua papers.
It is noted in East Hampton CORE
spondence that Rev. J. H. Allen
preached at the morning and evening
services at the Burnside Methodist
church Sunday, he having returned
from his southern trip late last week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

On June 10, the C. It. Al. U. will hold
a field day at Danbury and on Septem-
Der 10 the annual meeting will be held
at Putnam. At both of these some Of
the cadet companies from about the
state win appear and show what they
can do.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Judge Lucius Brown and Represen
tative Tibbits were in New Haven on
business Monday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Mrs. George r. Hughes Of Water
bury has commissioned Groton con
tractors to make Several alterations
and repairs to her cottage at Eastern
Point for the summer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Col. II. J Steiner expects to leave
this week for a. trip to Florida.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

plenty to do. AS the result Of the
early appointment of cor mittees re-
suits are being attained early, as was
the intention. and the indications are
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Quinn of Seattle
Wash, are visiting friends in New
London. Mrs. Quinn was formerly Miss
Josephine Sweeney.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Charles Il. Amsa has been = caller
In Mantle.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

The rush of freight has become so
great on the Central Vermont line
that the steamer Mohegan made an
extra trip Sunday to keep too much
freight from piling up at the New
York. wharf. The greater part Of the
Mohegan's cargo was sugar consigned
to western cities.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
VARIOUS MATTERS.

Tres men ara takIng spring orders.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

OF local interest is the announce
ment from Wallingford that the res
ignation Of waldo P. Vinal has been
accepted by the special music COM
mittee of st. Paul's church and that
on April 1 Allen Blanchard Fenno Of
New Haven will take charge of the
music here. Mr. Vinal has been or
ganist eight years and has not made
known his plans for the future.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

THERE Is no aavartising medium In
Eastern CONNECTICUT equal to The Bull
1otin fQx hazannsh KAsulta.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

An order has been received from
the war department by Lieutenant Ev-
ans, in charge OF the recruiting service
Of Connecticut, ordering him to dis
continue all sub-stations in this state,
except when It would result in the re-
duction Of a on-commissioned officer.
There are now in the state only two
stations outside Of New Haven, those
at Hartford and Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

Rev. Frank Palmer Of Norwich had
charge Of the Sunday morning service
in Bozrah, tho Rev. A. H. wilcox be-
ing unable to be present.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

the entertainment Of hand SEEKERS FORMS q
large part OF the business OF the hotels Of
Beaver City.
Furnas county was organized In 1S72, but
until the building of the Burlington rail-
way q few years later, It was principally
q grazing country. Since that the land has
been cultivated and It Is now one Of the
best corn countries IN the state n Is In
III center Of the great fall wheat belt Of
the nation. The county is primarily an
agricultural one. The farmer is the pro-
ducer OF nearly all of the county's wealth
The corn belt is the most considerable
area In the world where agriculture is uni
formly prosperous. This prosperity is,
moreover, healthfI and natural, and not
artificial. like the sugar beet industry, for
example, which has never in any country
shown its ability to stand alone unalded
by government favors, nor, like much of
our manufacturing prosperity, based upon
government protection.
OF late years more attention to stock
raising and improving the grade Of stock
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

large part Of the wealth of the county is
produced. A failure of crops on these bot
tom lands is almost unknown in the his
tory of the county.
Furnas county is well timbered for a
Nebraska county. The Republican, Beaver
and Sappa are studded with a heavy
growth of elm, ash, boxelder. cottonwood
and some other varieties. These timber
belts vary in width from five to forty rods.
The b. & NJ. railroad has two lines run
ming through this county, the main line
going through oxford, Edison. Arapahoe,
Holbrook and Cambridge, to Denver. The
south line passes through Beaver City,
Hendley and Wilsonville, its objective
point being Pueblo. Colo. This road pays
one-sixth Of the entire tax of the county.
This company has sixty and one-half miles
of railroad in this county and nine good,
thrifty railroad stations. The county has
also $50 miles Of public highway, of which
500 miles is covered each day by eighteen
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

you remind me-" replied Mr.. Burton, ''of
the story OF how Solomon Levi borrowed
1900 from his friend, Einstein. Next day
the latter was shocked to hear that Solo
mon had become bankrupt. His annoyance
at the ingratitude Of Solomon increased
when he read the list Of creditors next day
his own name did not appear. He hast
ened to find his erstwhile friend and re-
proach him:
Do you call yourself my friend. and
you do not even include my name In your
list Of creditors-what about that 1900 I
gave you on MondayY
Nevertheless. l am your friend
How is that?'
why, don't you see, these men on that
preferred list think they will get some
~money-but you know that you won't-and
have no uncertainty 10 worry your
That, gentlemen said Mr.. Burton, lis
precisely my position In this matter. You
might as well know that you won't get
anything; there Is some consolation in GER
tainty' and / know you will agree with me
that there is a limit even TO the capacious
pockets OF Uncle Sam" National Maya
zinA
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

what is now Furnas county located along
the streams early in the '7Os, about the
years ne. For several years they fol-
lowed the streams, where access to land
and water was easy, But little land was
broken out for farm purposes for the first
ten years. AS population gradually in
creased, the newcomers occupied the divide
lands, and soon the prairie lands were
dotted with houses. and fertile uplands
that had hitherto produced only bunch and
buffalo grass were soon waving fields Of
grain. After a few years the sod house
and the dugout gave way to comfortable
farm houses and barns. Through all the
vicissitudes of the past, Furnas county
has steadily advanced in wealth and popu-
lation, until now it ranks one of the very
best counties of the state.
The first settler of Furnas county was
Benjamin Burton, who, In the summer Of
1870 pushed on far in advance of all c~iviliza-
ton and settlement and established a ranch
at the mouth of Deer creek on the north
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

On rune s Of last year, at the Chicago
stock yards, J.. W. Cox OF Arapahoe topped
the market with a bunch of cattle that
brought SID per 100 pounds. On the same
day two other Arapahoe men went on the
market Frank slam marketed fifty-seven
head, LEO pounds average, which brought
t7.45. and E. H. Hill marketed twenty-five
head averaging LIN pounds, which brought
$40 per 100 pounds.
In a county where the conditions are so
favorable for a combination Of beef and
butter as they are in Furnas county, the
farmer is not confined to one source of in
come. Energy and thrift are nowhere bet
ter rewarded than here. and the farmers
who come here, many of them with their
household goods and their team, are today
owners OF comfortable homes worth from
$500 to $4,000, and this has been made
here from the productiveness Of the
soil.
1t may seem somewhat strange that this
county should be the banner county in
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

the postoffice was established. There were
no crops raised the first year and the set
tiers hauled their supplies more than 100
miles, chiefly from lowell and Republican
counties, Kansas. In the eaBly days Of
the settlement and until the building Of
the railroad In 1880, all goods were hauled
from points on the Union Pacific railroad.
the first Fourth OF July celebration
was held in 1873. both at Beaver City and
ArapahOe. At the former place DR.. Hob
son made the address and at both places a
grand celebration wa had.
The boundary of the county was fixed
by act of the legislature, February q,
1873. and named In honor of Robert w.
Furnas, then governor of Nebraska. On
the 2th day of April, 1876, the first term
of district court for this county was held
at Beaver City, Judge William Gaslin pre-
siding. Al the election October IL. 1873,
Beaver City received the majority of votes
for county seat. The county offices We're
located in five different places before the
present court house was built There has