NEWSPAPERS: THE STATE HERALD, Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado: 30 May 1890, Vol. III - No. 42 http://files.usgwarchives.net/co/phillips/newspapers/sthld1890/90may30.txt Donated by: Vicki Conklin 16 Jan 2005 =================================================================================== STATE HERALD, Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado J.H. PAINTER Editor & Publisher 30 May 1890, Friday, Vol. III - No. 42 Page One LOCAL LORE Weddings and rumors of weddings. A car load of corn just in at C. Varney's. If you have potatoes for sale take them to C. Varney. B.B. Hopkins, of the Lincoln Paper House was a caller this week. A.M. Woodford was in Omaha last week as witness in a law suit. Another fine rain last night and vegetation is booming. J.T. Anderson keeps a full stock of the best meats at the Star Meat Market. C.F. Gustasen is now dry goods salesman in the store of Tinkle & Williams. Will Britton and family are now at home in the Blackmar property on south hill. George E. Clark has sold his store building and lot to J.J. Yoder, consideration $3,500. W.D. Post, of York, Nebraska, was in town this week looking after his land interests in the county. Ed Gillett smiles all over his face now when you meet him. Cause, a new girl baby at his house. Mrs. S.W. Beggs has been dangerously sick for a few days but we are glad to learn that she is much better. Mrs. Sarah Haskell, of Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, is visiting with her niece, Mrs. S.W. Beggs, of this place. P.C. Westover came in Tuesday morning from Chicago, where he is now located, to try a case in the county court. Mr. Heginbotham and family took the train yesterday morning for a pleasure trip to different points in the mountains. The Fay House was short lived. Mr. Brown, the landlord, left for Denver last week and the building is now closed again. E.E. Brannon's commission has been issued and we suppose Mr. Brannon will, in a few days be the Holyoke "Nasby." S.Z. Peck and family, of Grinnell, Iowa, were visiting this week with Mr. Heginbotham. Mr. Peck has land interests in the county. A.B. West returned the first of the week from his trip to Iowa and reports the farmers of that state complaining of a cold backward spring. Mr. H. Whitham, of Arickaree, son of our J.H. Whitham, was in the city this week visiting and looking after his business interests in the county. Mrs. A.A. Temple and children have gone to spend the summer visiting with friends in Kansas and Gus has joined the circle of long faced widowers. Everybody come to Holyoke and hear the soldier orator give a glowing description of dangers by "Field and Flood" incident to the life of the soldier of the rebellion. Messrs Garland and Landfried are now well prepared for all business in their line, blacksmithing and wagon making, at their new location north of Osborn's livery stable. Look up the questions in this issue Messrs. McDonald and Bryant, the census enumerators for the county, will ask you next week and be ready to give them definite answers. Phillips County has the smallest delinquent tax list of the five counties in the northeastern corner of the State. This certainly speaks well for the property owners of the county. S.W. Beggs, although he does not use the weed, had a box of cigars in his office last Monday morning and when asked the question therefore, he said, "We have a bran new boy at our house." L.P. Lewis, of Holdrege, Nebraska, son of our worthy coroner, came in last week with his wife and son and is making his father a visit. Mr. Lewis is a member of the Holdrege Investment Company. The memorial sermon delivered last Sunday by Rev. H.B. Cook is very highly spoken of by all who heard it and, at the request of the G.A.R. boys, we expect to print it in full next week. Overland Park Club. - The U.P.R.R. will sell round trip tickets to Denver for one fare during the races of the Overland Park Club. Tickets will be sold May 29th and June 4th and 6th good until June 8th. A.J. Baker has purchased what remains of the Hoskins' stock of goods and will move his stock from Bryant to Holyoke and put in a large stock of general merchandise at the old Hoskins' stand. We gladly welcome Mr. Baker to our business circles again. F.H. Smith, formerly of the firm of Smith & Wickersham of this place, was in Holyoke the first of this place, was in Holyoke the first of the week on business. Mr. Smith is now engaged in the cattle business, having a ranch southwest of Julesburg on the Platte valley. Frank Slater has resigned his position as dry goods salesman in Tinkle & William's store and left Tuesday night for St. Joseph, Missouri, where he expects to take a position as traveling salesman. While in Holyoke, Frank made many warm friends whose best wishes follow him in his change of location. W.C. Britton, the popular dry goods salesman in George Clark's store, and Mrs. Gertie Roberts, daughter of Z.T. Fisher, of Red Oak, Iowa, were married last Thursday at Red Oak. They took the train that evening for Holyoke arriving here Friday morning. Will has a host of friends in Holyoke who wish for him and his bride a happy married life and Mrs. Britton will receive a cordial welcome to the social circles of Holyoke. The public watering trough was placed in position last Monday and it will prove a great convenience to the public in general. The city can now boast of a watering trough that will never be found dry, though it be required to furnish water for all the horses of the county. Come in, farmer friends, and test the matter to your own satisfaction. The city "dads" should have a vote of thanks for this much needed improvement. The annual election of offices of the Holyoke Board of Trade took place last Saturday and resulted as follows: C.M.C. Woolman, President, W.C. Robinson, 1st Vice President, J.H. Painter, 2nd Vice President, C.B. Timberlake, Secretary, W.E. Johnson, Treasurer, Judge Glynn, Dr. F.M. Smith, Dr. R.R. Blair, H.J. Porter and Gade Weaver, Directors. A few enthusiastic and encouraging talks were made by members, touching on the question of the beet sugar industry and a proposed flour mill. Every man in the town, who has the prosperity of the town and county at heart, should see to it that his name is at once enrolled as a member of this organization and then put his shoulder to the wheel to help roll on the car of progress. In this issue you will see the proceedings of the meeting held last Saturday for the purpose of organizing a County Fair. The meeting was well attended and those present seemed to show an enthusiasm that certainly speaks well for the ultimate success of the undertaking. The officers elected are representative men for the positions, men who have such an interest in the general good and prosperity of the county, that they can be relied upon to leave nothing undone that can be done, to make the Fair a success. With a united effort of all who are interested in the prosperity of the county, we can have a Fair that will be a grand success and that will do more to advertise the advantages of the county than a wagon load of advertising matter. Holyoke must be becoming a center of attraction for the Denver dailies. On the 10th inst the Denver Times sent Mr. Stokes here to write up the town and, on the following Saturday, Mr. Whitehead of the Rocky Mountain News, arrived in Holyoke for the same purpose. We are glad to see the people of Denver and the irrigated district begin to show some interest in the rain belt of Colorado. The time was when they laughed at what they termed the folly of those who settled in the rain belt with the expectation of being able to make farming a success. But, within two or three years, their views on this question have taken a decided change and this change is plainly evidenced by their increased interest in the present and future prosperity of this section of the state. NOTICE Pursuant to call the republican voters of precinct No. 2, of Phillips County Colorado are hereby notified that on Saturday the 7th day of June A.D. 1890, between the hours of 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Mountain Time of said day at which time said republican voters will vote by ballot under the primary election laws of said state for the election of a precinct committeeman for precinct No. 2 in said county to fill the place of E.E. Brannon whose resignation takes effect said day at 12 o'clock noon. Said meeting to be in P.O. building. Oscar Troutman, Chairman, J.C. Aikin, Secretary. MEETING OF REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE Pursuant to call of E.E. Brannon, chairman of Republican Central Committee, at the hour specified said committee met over Holyoke State Bank. Meeting was called to order by the chairman, J.C. Aikin was elected secretary, E.E. Brannon tendered his resignation as chairman of committee which was accepted and Oscar Troutman was elected to fill the vacancy. The resignation of E.E. Brannon as committeeman of precinct No. 2 was also tendered and was accepted to take effect at 12 o'clock noon Saturday June 7, 1890. There being no further business, committee adjourned to meet at the call of the chairman. Oscar Troutman, Chairman, J.C. Aikin, Secretary. PHILLIPS COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION A meeting of citizens and farmers was held at the Court House on Saturday, 24th inst., to discuss the advisability of having a County Fair this fall. Reports from different parts of the county showed an interest and a desire to have a Fair. As a result of the meeting, the following permanent organization was made: Mr. P.B. Reynolds, President, T.D. Tipton, Vice President, J.M. Cullis, Secretary, G.R. Ellis, Assistant Secretary, and H.H. Mason, Treasurer. A board of six directors was elected, composed of the following gentlemen: M.D. Copp for precinct 1, H.J. Porter precinct 2, E.H. Wing precinct 3, S.C. Yeager precinct 4, C.M. Pickett precinct 5, and M. Francis precinct 6. This organization shall be known as the Phillips County Fair Association. This is a move that appeals directly to every man that has the interest of the county at heart. Present prospects indicate that we will have an abundant crop this year and there is no reason why the products of Phillips County cannot be shown in such a manner as to make every citizen of the county feel proud. For this purpose we invite and urge the co-operation of every person to make the Fair a success. - J.M. Cullis, Secretary Page Four BEACHVILLE Jake Berkes is plowing on sec. 6-8-44 this week. Rev. Greer preached at the Mason school house last Sunday. We understand that he will give that place a regular appointment hereafter. Beachville is highly complimented by the election of Oscar Troutman to the chairmanship of the Republican Central Committee. John Hageman is breaking on his tree claim. Oscar Trego expects to take a drive up to the capital city in a few weeks. We understand that he will take some horses up there to sell. John L. Wilson was courting in Holyoke last Thursday. Our Alliance has a membership of thirty members at present. We are glad to see our soldier friend, T.J. McDonald appointed as one of the census enumerators. The people will get just and correct statistics and a fair count in the 11th census. - Old Misery WAKEMAN NEWS We are through planting corn and now we are ready for a good rain. A.C. Cauble and wife was visiting G.H. Poe Sunday. Claud and Dick Greenwood are breaking tree claim near Holyoke. C.R. Ballentine lost a fine calf last Sunday by eating loco. Mr. A.D. Simmons, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was in this vicinity last week looking after his timber claim. M. Cunningham and Arch Burdette have been doing some work for Mr. Whitney. Silas Frazier expects to start east soon, on a visit to his son. We are looking for Rev. Gilroy soon, with a car of corn and potatoes. Rev. Cook preached an excellent sermon Sunday at Fairview. - Tom Thumb PRAIRIE DALE Everybody is about through planting Small grain looks fine. Rev. Pangburn preaches to us every two weeks. Rev. Autin had a sad misfortune happen him Sunday, while on his way to Fleming to preach. It seems that he had the lines wound around a stake on the dash board when the horses took fright and threw him out. How serious his injuries, we have not been able to ascertain but we hope he may soon recover. Our school began this week and Mr. Batt, from Venango, is the teacher. Phiz! Boom!! We are going to have a celebration on the Fourth of July at our school house. We expect a good time for we have a good program and will have a basket picnic which will make it more binding. We invite all to be present. A meeting was held May 24th to organize a Farmer's Alliance. D.Z. Campbell was selected as chairman and W.A.P. Scull secretary. The election of officers resulted as follows. A.S. Vaugh, president, G.W. Johnson, vice president, W.A.P. Scull, secretary, Samuel Lewis, chaplain, Fremont Scott, door keeper, and Grant Lewis, treasurer. Messrs. G. Johnson, L. Lewis, F. Scott, A.S. Vaugh and W.A.P. Scull were selected as charter members. - W.A.P. Scull, Secretary. COUNTING THE PEOPLE Inquiry will be made also of every person as to whether they are single, married, widowed, or divorced, and, if married, whether married during the census year. The place of birth of each person, and the place of birth of the father and mother of each person, will also be called for, as well as a statement as to the profession, trade, or occupation followed and the number of months unemployed during the census year. For all persons ten years of age or over a return must be made by the enumerator as to the number able to read and write, and also the number who can speak English. For those who can not speak English the particular language or dialect spoken by them will be ascertained. For children of school age, also, the number of months they attended school will be recorded by the census enumerators. In the case of mothers an inquiry will be made as to the number of children they have had, and the number of children living at the present time. This inquiry is to be made of all women who are or have been married, including all who are widows or have been divorced. Foreign-born males of adult age, that is, 21 years of age or over, will be asked as to the number of years they have been in the United States, and whether they are naturalized or have taken out naturalization papers. Of the head of each family visited, the question will be asked as to the number of persons in the family, and whether his home is owned or hired; also, if owned, whether the home is free from mortgage encumbrance. If the head of the family is a farmer, similar inquiries will be made concerning the ownership of the farm. VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR As part of the census of the people to be taken during the month of June special provision has been made by Congress for ascertaining the names of surviving soldiers, sailors, and marines who were mustered into the service of the United States during the war of the rebellion, and of the widows of soldiers, sailors, and marines who have died. In connection with this special census of veterans the organization or vessel in which they served, the term of service in each case, and present residence will be taken by the census enumerators. In the case of widows, information regarding the service of their deceased husbands is also required. The importance of accurate statements concerning the military record of each participant in the late war should not be underestimated. It should be the duty, moreover, of every veteran soldier or sailor to see that the enumerator is placed in possession of the necessary information concerning his own service. If he can not be at home when the enumerator calls he should leave a proper memorandum in the hands of his wife or other member of his household, so that the work of the census may not be delayed, and also that there may be no doubt as to the accuracy of the statements concerning his service which may be given to the census enumerator. That there may be no question as to the points to be covered by this memorandum, it may be well to state that the special inquiries to be made concerning veterans of the civil war include the name, the company, and the regiment or vessel in which they served, their late rank, the dates of enlistment and discharge, the length of service, in years, months, and days, and their present post-office address. Where a soldier or sailor re-enlisted or served in more than one organization or vessel, he should be very careful to give the term of service in each instance and to cover each enlistment. In giving the organization care should be taken to distinguish the arm of the service, as infantry, cavalry, artillery, etc., and if a person served under an assumed name, his statement should be made to cover both the name under which he served and the true name by which he is now known. ================================================================= All files are contributed for use by the USGenWeb Archives Project (http://www.usgwarchives.net/). USGenWeb Archives Project NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial researchers, as long as the source and contributor name remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format for profit, nor for publication in any form by any other organization or individual without the express written permission from the author/conributor.