After all the peliminary matters had
been aranged with reference to staking
and filing claims a j-tck-rabbit chase was
organized, by jumping up a well preserved
two-year Jackson, and appointing John
I horp as official starter, and Dr. Mason
and Mr. Tiuitt to run along to see that the
finish was square. Jo Woodmancy held
the stop watch and Vivian Browning man
ipulated the bell, it was decided that the
race should be a handicap, Dr. Lease and
High Pockets strapped up one of Judge
Hublers legs, the bell tapped and the race
was on in full display. It will take the offi
cial count to tell who won the race. At the
last report, all of the croud who desired
got a good claim and the town folks were
glad to welcome the Newkirk and Kildare
bunch, and will bi glad to see any one of
them when they come to make their per
manent settlement. They alNeemed much
pleased with the country, and glad to
know that their old friends John Allen
and Al Todd were so nicely located and so
well contented. The editor of this paper
and all the citizens of the town hope for a
continuance of just that sort of settlers be
they from Oklahoma or elsewhere.
More Settlers for the Valley.
The three Alter brothers, A. Tí.
Barnes, R'V Barnes and wife, P. A.
