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Ask Pardon for Motes Boys
A petition to Judge Evans, asking that George and Frank Motes, now in jail at Ponca charged with wheat stealing, be released on their own recognizance, has been largely circulated and largely signed there. They have been jailed for four months and the trial is set for September 2. The Motes Boys promise to leave the town and county and stay away.
Western News Democrat - Valentine, NE - Sept. 1, 1898 edition Transcribed and Contributed by: Melody Beery
Serious Bicycle Accident
A serious bicycle accident occurred at Table Rock, in which Mrs. H. A. Phillips and Rob Wood were severely injured. They were riding in opposite directions and collided. Both were thrown violently to the ground and were picked up unconscious and medical assistance given them Mrs. Philips was badly cut about the head Mr. Wood was not able to stand the trip to his home, two and one-half miles in the country.
Western News Democrat - Valentine, NE - Sept. 1, 1898 edition Transcribed and Contributed by: Melody Beery
Loses a Limb
Carl, the 12-year-old son of J. C. Frank of Union, was run over by a freight train and his right leg was badly mangled Physicians amputated the leg near the hip. His recovery is doubtful.
Western News Democrat - Valentine, NE - Sept. 1, 1898 edition Transcribed and Contributed by: Melody Beery
Sheriff's Eyes In Bad Shape
Sheriff Bonawitz of Fairbury who was shot in the face a few days ago by Frank Ward, will consult a specialist about the condition of his eyes, which still trouble him from the effects of the shot.
Western News Democrat - Valentine, NE - Sept. 1, 1898 edition Transcribed and Contributed by: Melody Beery
Is It Murder or Accident
Henry Rasor living in the extreme northeast part of Antelope County was accidentally shot the other day and the coroner was summoned from Neligh. In response to a message of inquiry, the station agent at Orchard replied that there had been a scuffle between Mr. Rasor and Mr. Dayton, during which the former, who had a gun in his possession, was shot. From other sources it is learned that there has been previous trouble between the parties.
Western News Democrat - Valentine, NE - Sept. 1, 1898 edition Transcribed and Contributed by: Melody Beery
Farmer Dies in His Field
John Swanson residing seven miles east of Edgar, fell dead while plowing near his house. His little boy, five years of age, went to take him a drink and found him lying with his face in the dirt. He had fallen to the right with the lines around his body and the strain had stopped the team. He was just convalescing from a two weeks' run of fever. It is supposed he fainted and falling with his face in the soft earth smothered. He was about 30 years of age and leaves a wife and three children.
Western News Democrat - Valentine, NE - Sept. 1, 1898 edition Transcribed and Contributed by: Melody Beery
John Brown was over from Rosebud the first of the week.
Western News Democrat - Valentine NE - Sept. 15, 1898 edition Transcribed and Contributed by: Melody Beery
Amos Randall was over from Rosebud on business, Saturday.
Western News Democrat - Valentine NE - Sept. 15, 1898 edition Transcribed and Contributed by: Melody Beery
Miss Jennie Sweeat is visiting her sister here, Mrs. Sol Morey.
Western News Democrat - Valentine NE - Sept. 15, 1898 edition Transcribed and Contributed by: Melody Beery
Struck by Lightening
During a heavy rainstorm recently lightning struck near Sam Loder's place, four and one-half miles southwest of Ashland. Sam Loder, Arthur Green and Gere and William Long were standing In the yard when a brilliant flash occurred that nearly stupefied them. Green and Loder were brought to their knees by the shock, while Green had his ear scorched, narrowly escaping the full effect of the electric current.
Western News Democrat - Valentine NE - Sept. 15, 1898 edition Transcribed and Contributed by: Melody Beery
Killed by Lightning
William, the21-year-old son of Charles Bouch, living northeast of Humboldt, was struck and killed by a bolt of lightning during a recent .storm. The young man had driven to the home of his cousin, Julius Volker, arriving at the barn just as the storm broke. Putting the team in the barn he remained there to await the cessation of the rain. Some time after the storm was over the folks from the house came out and found the young man half standing and half leaning against the wall of the barn stone dead.
Western News Democrat - Valentine NE - Sept. 15, 1898 edition Transcribed and Contributed by: Melody Beery
Stanley Ray and about 20 other members of Co. H. 2d Neb. Vols. passed through town Monday night on their way home to Chadron.
Western News Democrat - Valentine NE - Sept. 15, 1898 edition Transcribed and Contributed by: Melody Beery
Last
Wednesday, Sept. 7, John Eckman, a
sheep herder, was shot by one of a posse of cattlemen about 15 miles northwest
of Cbadron. Eckman was in the employ of Dr. Homine. Speaking of the affair the
Chadron News
The camp was about fifteen miles from Chadron. near Wayside. Harrison who did the shooting, formerly lived here and is a son-in-law of Duncan McIntyre east of town. There was no quarrelling and the shooting was done by several riders. Alter the shooting the cattlemen hauled Eckman to Paulsons ranch and then moved the camp and sheep into Dawes County.
Those recognized as being in the party were John Underwood, Ben Harrison Alva Slattery, Dan Crimmons, Geo. Fisher, Shorty West. Mr. Shirk and Mr. McMillens.
While being brought to town the wounded man died. A post mortem showed that the bullet struck the shoulder blade, glanced and partially severed the spinal column, and again glanced and ranged upward.
Western News Democrat - Valentine NE - Sept. 15, 1898 edition Transcribed and Contributed by: Melody Beery
Killed by Strychnine
Mrs. George W. Hawley, wife of Rev. George W. Hawley, living about two miles north of Humboldt died suddenly a few evenings since from the effects of a dose of strychnine taken by mistake for headache powder. Promptly summoned physicians used antidotes without result and |she died in convulsions within an hour after taking the fatal dose.
Western News Democrat - Valentine NE - Sept. 15, 1898 edition Transcribed and Contributed by: Melody Beery
Two Horse Thieves Captured
Transcribed and contributed by: Kim Thorp
M. P. Brosius Vist Ill Daughter M. P. Brosius and wife started Sunday morning for Hayward, Wis. in response to a telegram announcing that their daughter Nettie was ill. They were about ready to go to Philadelphia Pa. where they intended to visit with Mr. Brosius' parents and other relatives during the winter and went the sooner on account of the illness of their daughter and will stay with her until her recovery after which they will visit the remainder of the winter with relatives in Pennsylvania.
Valentine Democrat (Valentine, Neb.), December 25, 1902 Transcribed and contributed by: Kim Thorp
While breaking a young horse to ride Saturday, Sam Hutchison of near Simeon, was thrown violently to the ground and it is thought that the horse struck him about the head as he jumped over him. Mr. Harris being close by picked him up unconscious, and together with John Ballard brought him to town and placed him in the Union Hotel, where he lay until near morning before recovering consciousness. Dr. Dwyer was called to attend the injured man and said that he had concussion of the brain. Since then Mr. Hutchinson has been improving and will be well in a few days. [source: Valentine Democrat, May 3, 1900 edition,
transcribed by: Melody Beery]
Max Adler Max Adler, a German who came to this county about six years ago and took up a homestead between Nenzel and Georgia, is now U.S. consul located at Strasburg, Germany. [source: Valentine Democrat, May 3, 1900 edition,
transcribed by: Melody Beery]
Wm. Scott sold his ranch to Peter Thorsen last week.
[source: Valentine Democrat, May 3, 1900 edition,
transcribed by: Melody Beery]
S. Moon S. Moon was out Anderson & Rounds ranch putting up wind mills last week.
[source: Valentine Democrat, May 3, 1900 edition,
transcribed by: Melody Beery]
Gus Carlson and Capt.Howell Gus Carlson and Capt. Howell are erecting a windmill on their residence property.
[source: Valentine Democrat, May 3, 1900 edition,
transcribed by: Melody Beery]
Miss Nellie Bullis Several ladies met at the home of Miss Nellie Bullis for a May party Tuesday night.
[source: Valentine Democrat, May 3, 1900 edition,
transcribed by: Melody Beery]
Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Baker, a prominent ranchman north of Irwin, visited over Sunday in Valentine, guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Estabrook.
[source: Valentine Democrat, May 3, 1900 edition,
transcribed by: Melody Beery]
Miss Jennie Deily Miss Jennie Deily is trimming hats for Mrs. F.T. Prawitz
[source: Valentine Democrat, May 3, 1900 edition,
transcribed by: Melody Beery]
Miss Celina Noble The home of Judge and Mrs. Walcott was the scene of a merry party on last Saturday evening, fourteen “Bachelor Girls” taking the house by storm in honor of the departure of Miss Celina Noble for Kearney, Nebr. The surprise was complete and a very pleasant evening was spent.
[source: Valentine Democrat, May 3, 1900 edition,
transcribed by: Melody Beery]
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