NEWSPAPERS: THE STATE HERALD, Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado: 22 Aug 1890, Vol. IV - No. 2 http://files.usgwarchives.net/co/phillips/newspapers/sthld1890/90aug22.txt Donated by: Vicki Conklin 20 Jan 2005 ====================================================================== STATE HERALD, Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado J.H. PAINTER Editor & Publisher 22 Aug 1890, Friday, Vol. IV - No. 2 Page One LOCAL LORE It is our purpose to note the arrival and departure of all guests to our city, and request those who have visitors to inform us of the fact. Local news items are always thankfully received. C.W. Kinnan returned this week from a visit to Indianapolis, Indiana, and reports crops in that state very light. A concert is being prepared, under the direction of the ladies of the M.E. church, to be given on the 4th of September. Mr. and Mrs. William Clemmons came home last week from New Castle where Mr. Clemmons is running a boarding train. Miss Ida Johnson, of Hastings, Nebraska, arrived in Holyoke this morning and will visit several months with her brother, W.E. Johnson. Mrs. J.M. Crail, wife of Conductor Crail, on C.B. & Q. between Ottumwa and Creston is visiting her brother William Powers, our photographer. Our Dentist, Dr. Gibson, took the train Monday for Sterling where he expects to remain several weeks looking after the dear people's teeth. B.F. Wickersham returned Monday from a trip to Lincoln, accompanied by Mrs. Wickersham who has been visiting her mother at Lincoln. Ruby May, the thirteen months old daughter of A.L. Jones, died on the 14th instant of cholera infantum. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church. Elmer Worley, Smith Worley and Prof. S.G. Duley took the train Tuesday morning for Denver where they go as delegates to attend the independent convention. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Bro. Williams is very anxious for the commissioners to give him orders to publish the county treasurer's report for last year. He is after the money there is in the publication. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Judge Glynn returned Monday from a trip to Denver. Judge took quite a prominent part in the meeting of democratic editors at Denver and secured for Bro. Williams the office of vice president in the editorial association. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+* At the spelling school last Friday night, the prize, Webster's dictionary, was carried off by H. Sutherland. Sutherland is evidently a success in the spelling line as well as in selling lumber. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+* The Teachers Institute of Sedgwick opened last Monday under the management of Mr. Stevens the superintendent and Prof. Condit as conductor. Prof. H.W. Barr, of Holyoke, takes part as an instructor. NOTICE Regular quarterly examination of teachers at Holyoke the 29th and 30th of August. All applicants are requested to be present promptly at 9 o'clock a.m. central times. - Charles B. Timberlake, County Superintendent *+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Painter at last confesses that the republicans declared for free coinage of silver, we thought so - News. Not if he knows himself and we rather think he does. We have made no such a statement or any statement that could possibly be so construed. For the benefit of Williams, we copied the silver plank of the republican platform of 1888 but, as usual, the gentleman fails to understand the language used in the plank and we can do nothing further to help him out of his muddle over this question as we are not conducting a "kindergarten" for the benefit of democratic editors. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Bro. Porter of the Tribune says the HERALD is off its "kawhirl" in regard to the question we asked him about a certain ditch scheme between him and a part of Aspen, and he would have his readers believe that we referred to the Holyoke ditch company. We simply asked him whether a certain proposed ditch scheme between him and a party of Aspen was not for private speculation and made no reference whatever to the Holyoke ditch company. Of course we may be misinformed about this matter but, if we are, it is all on account of Bro. Porter's inclination to indulge in windy talk. In the same article he says "The farmers will do well to watch this thing closely and see if there is not a political faction here that would sacrifice the best interests of the county to accomplish their personal or political ambitions." Yes, we certainly agree with Bro. Porter that there is such a political faction here, and will further state that, if the farmers desire to know who the members of that faction are, they can soon gain the desired information by keeping their eye on the Tribune office, presided over by the friend (?) of the farmers. We have heretofore hesitated about making public this information, but now, that Bro. Porter has admitted the existence of this political faction, we feel at perfect liberty to refer to the matter and hope that his conviction is deep enough to lead him to join hands with us in holding this faction in check. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Holyoke, Colorado, August 16, 1890. Report of committee on resolutions for Phillips County Colorado Institute. Inasmuch as we the teachers of Phillips County have been mutually benefited in this institute. Therefore be it resolved, that we do as a body tender our heartfelt thanks to Sup't Timberlake for the efficient manner in which he has managed this institute. Resolved, That Prof. Condit, has proved himself a very practical and efficient conductor, one whose soul is in his work; his methods are excellent and we feel that we have been greatly benefited by him; and it is our desire that he be called as our institute conductor next year. Resolved, That we have profited much by instructions of Profs. T.J. Close, M.P. Woodell, S.G. Duly, H.W. Barr and Mrs. M.E. Timberlake. We tender thanks to Mrs. Duley and Miss Mattie Daggy for music furnished the institute. Also to Holyoke school board for the fee use of the school building, to city druggists for courtesy shown, and for chemicals and appliances gratuitously furnished by them and to the people of Holyoke for their kindness and courtesy, and interest manifested in the teachers behalf especially to those who have encouraged us by their presence. Resolved, That we believe there should be a graded course of institute work in this state, with special instructor furnished by the state; and further more be it resolved that it is the sense of this institute that our schools come too near our homes to be classed as political in any sense. And further recognizing efficient work of State Sup't Dick we most heartily endorse his administration; and trust for the good of the schools his hand may be at helm of school matters in this state for another term. - Committee: H.W. Barr, S.G. Duly, Mrs. T.J. Close, I.D. Fisher, J.L. Wood. BEACHVILLE Somewhat cooler. Mr. and Ms. Wanamaker of Lamar, Nebraska were the guests of F. Sprague and family last Thursday. Charles Sears, of Holyoke, was in this vicinity last Wednesday. Remember the Alliance picnic at the George Peterson place on August 27th. A good program is prepared everybody invited. John Crater was helping Harvey Clark hoe a tree claim last week. S.H. Johnson and family, of Wakeman, were the guests of Oscar Troutman's last Sunday. Misses Trego and Mary Peter, H.H. Mason and family were pleasant callers on Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Troutman last Sunday. Charles Peter was the guest of F. Sprague and family last Sunday. Sunday school at the Mason school house at 10 a.m. hereafter. - OLD MISERY GLEANINGS FROM 6-44 The backbone of summer seems to be broken, whereat all rejoice. O.H. Sholes and Brace Reynolds have gone to Dawson County, Nebraska to spend a few weeks. A special meeting of Fairview Alliance was held Monday evening. Elmer and Smith Worley are delegates to the labor convention at Denver. P.B. Reynolds took a trip to Julesburg last week. He reports no rain in that vicinity for six weeks, vegetation is badly dried up and crops almost a failure. By the way, why do our local editors so seldom refer to the doings of neighboring towns. Why not glean for our benefit from your exchanges? (Beg pardon. We're not running a newspaper.) We saw a laughable occurrence last Saturday. A horse, hitched in front of Weaver's hardware store, not having the fear of the city marshal before his eyes, reached over to a box of show brooms upon the sidewalk and took a large mouth-full from one, evidently thinking the world owes him a living and he was bound to have it, fodder at home or no fodder. H. Daggy and wife and youngest daughter started Monday morning for Cheyenne County, Nebraska, to visit the bereaved home of relatives where the wife and a young daughter were recently killed by lightning. The residence of P.B. Reynolds was invaded by a bolt of lightning on Monday evening of last week, which did no material damage except to the nerves of the nine members of the family gathered in the room entered by the unwelcome visitor. The room was filled with smoke, a strong odor of burnt powder was notice, some window drapery four feet from the stove was set on fire, a tin pail half full of water setting near was riddled with holes, and, when all was over, expressions of gratitude were heard on every side at the marvelous escape of the household. - EGO Page Four The U.S. Land Office for this district, at Sterling, was opened for business on the 15th instant with H.E. Tedmon as Register and N.H. Meldrum Receiver. We now have a Land Office near home and where we should have had one two years ago instead of compelling parties of this part of the state to travel to Denver in order to transact land business. Messrs. Tedmon and Meldrum are well qualified for the positions which they hold and their management of the office will undoubtedly do credit to themselves and give general satisfaction to those who have business before them. REPUBLICAN PRIMARY The republican primary election of precinct No. 2, Phillips County, Colorado, will be held at Holyoke, Colorado, on the 10th day of September, 1890 for the purpose of electing eight delegates to attend the county convention to be held at Holyoke, Colorado, September 13, 1890 and to select two candidates for the office of Justice of the Peace. The polls will be open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. central time. Judges of election, P. Raymond, G.R. Ellis and Gade Weaver. The election to be held under the primary election laws of Colorado - Oscar Troutman, Chairman Republican Central Committee COUNTY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION In accordance with the instructions of the County Republican Central Committee, the county convention of the republican party of Phillips County, Colorado, is hereby called to meet at Holyoke Wednesday the 13th day of September, A.D., 1890, at 10 o'clock a.m. for the purpose of selecting six delegates to the state convention to be held at Denver September 17th and five delegates to the senatorial convention at Ft. Morgan September 24th and also to nominate candidates for county offices to be filled at the election to be held on Tuesday November 4, A.D., 1890, to-wit: One sheriff. One commissioner for district No. 1 The several precincts will be entitled to delegates to this convention as follows: Precinct No. 1 - 3 Precinct No. 2 - 8 Precinct No. 3 - 4 Precinct No. 4 - 4 Precinct No. 5 - 4 Precinct No. 6 - 3 Delegates to the county convention to be selected according to the primary election law. - Oscar Troutman, Chairman, J.C. Aikin, Secretary NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Sterling, Colorado, August 18, 1890 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the district court of Phillips County at Holyoke, Colorado, on October 6, 1890, viz: LUCRETIA SMITH, formerly LUCRETIA KIRTRIGHT. H.D.E. No. 14226, for the ne qr sec 33, twp 7n range 46, w. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Charles Carson, Holyoke, Colorado James Hamilton, Holyoke, Colorado John Peterson, Holyoke, Colorado Albert Jarvis, Emerson, Colorado NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Sterling, Colorado, August 18, 1890 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final commutation proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the district court of Phillips County at Holyoke, Colorado, on September 29, 1890, viz: JAMES P. WALKER. H.D.E. No. 13776, for the w˝ seĽ sec 20, w˝ neĽ sec 2, twp 7n, range 42 w. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation said land, viz: Edward F. Money, Lamar, Nebraska Jacob Endicott, Lamar, Nebraska Arch L. 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