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EOR WE HATE GAS ENOUGH TO TALK LOW PRICES TO ALL !
WE DON'T BELIEVE IX GIVINGPEOPLE GAS , BUT WE
HAVE .TO 3)0 IT , YOU KNOW.
LISTEN ! DON'T BE
EC EIVE
: We have not-had'25 YEAR'S'EXPERIENCE in
Jewelry business , "but we have learned OUR
.TRADE and know the business THOROUGHLY.
, Some people "work 10 to 15 years and learn considera
ble. Some work 20 years and longer and don't know
anything. HOW TRUE ! We don't know more
than any one else , but what we say we mean.
Having done business in McCook for 3 years to the.
. satisfaction of EVERY one , and we thank the people
for their liberal patronage ,
WILL NOW - BLOW
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We hare the largest Stock ever shown in the West of
WATCHES , JEWELRY , CLOCKS ,
AND SILVERWARE.
j2 "Solid Gold Goods and Diamonds we are offering at
Specially Low Prices. EMBLEM CHARMS of all kinds , RINGS ,
CHAINS , SLEEVE , BUTTONS. Pins , Ear Rings , Thimbles , in fact
everything inthe Jewelry Line. , NOW here is where we hit
you , on WATCHES : In Solid Gold and Filled Cases at
prices lower than any white man ever reached before , $10 , np.
Mckle Watches , $3.50 to § 10. CLOCKS , a fine new line just
received in Marble , Iron , Bronze , Brass , Cherry and Walnut.
Prices way down. Bound to sell. . < ,
MUSIC I MUSIC ! MUSIC I
- PIANOS & .ORGANS !
ONLY THE. VERY BEST !
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JJe.careful where you take your watch work , in fact any
land of work. LET NONE but reliable and responsible
hands do your work. Remember the place , at
F. L McCRACKEN'S '
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Jewelry and Music Store ,
2. DOORS NORTH OF POSTOFFICE , *
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MAIN AVE. , - - . Me.COOK , NEB.
( P S. Any one that never saw a pure white )
x DIAMOJID , call and seaone. They are a "beautiful- >
( .sight * Costs nothing to look. * )
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CITY SCHOOLS.
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BOAIID OF EDUCATION-CITS'"SCHOOLS :
GESTLEMENr I herewith present my ropor
of our schools for the fall term , closing Nov
-Oth 18S6 ;
No. of lioys.enrolled , 127.
No.ofgrirls * 158.
Total No. " 285.
Number belonging' , 262.
Averageattendance , 208.
Tt gives us pleasure to state that the montl
of November closes with a inost gratifying
evidence of the continued success of our
school banking system. AVeare now in-cor
rcspondence with some of the leading educa
tore in the state , who are inquiring
into its workings. Wo have also re
ceived a letter from the cashier of the Neb
raska Savings Bank , Lincoln , who desires a
report of our system here , thinking-to extend
the usefulness of the childrens' department
of his bank , by securing the co-operation of
the Board of Education , arid connect the city
schools with that department , Itev. Joel S
Kelsoy , who is the sponsor of the system in
the west , and who takes , a commendable in
tcrest in its advancement , has received num
erous letters of inquiry , and has issued a cir
cular setting forth its salient points' . The fol
lowing report will doubtless be of interest to
the public : ' v
DATE. JfO.DEPOS. AM'T. '
Oct. 4. S3 , ? 4.158.
Oct. 11 , 57 , , 8.C2.
Oct. 18 , - 71 , 12.50.
Oct. 23 , - 74 , - 15.40.
No V.I , SIO. 10.48.
Nov. 8. TO , 13.07.
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Nov. 13 , 8116.47. .
Nov. 22. OS , 13.34.
Nov. SO : 07 , 13.48.
Total - - $113.83.
Nov. 24 , withdrawn , per chk. 1.28.
Ain't now in bank , $112.55.
During the term , we have received visits
fi-om the following parents and patrons :
MRS. H. H. Troth , J. G..Stokes , J. W. Lewis
C. L. Nctticton , Kilpatrick , J. D. Turner. C.
AV. DaviXE. Yager , T. M. Helm , A. W. Dim-
mitt , J. F. Ganschow , A. Sanders , Win. Coy ,
H. McGann. E. Ellis.xM. E. Plunkett , Maj
Northrop , J. E. Eaton , J. E. Cpchran , H. G.
Dixou , V. Franklin , . L. Scott and E. G. Wait
MISSES. Minnio Boyle , IdaBuckley , M. Gard-
n cr , Kate Williams , H. F. Pade. Flora Hamm ,
Mayine Hunt M. McAlpin , Minnie Suess ,
Laura Starbuck , Lou Clark , Mabel'Meservc.
MESSRS. L. C. Stephcnspn , H. T. Anderson ,
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Key. Joel S. Kelsey and Hev. E. J. Hall.
The attendance has decreased materially ol
late , by reason of tuo recent severe weather ,
and the solicitude on the part of parents con
cerning the prevalence of diphtheria in the
cit3We learn from our physicians thut
there arc now no cases here , and we appre
hend no further uneasiness on thp part of par
ents. Itespectf ully submitted ,
l W. S. WEBSTER , Principal.
SOUTH S/DE LOCALS.
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Tine weather , after the storm.
C. H. Jacobs has bought a horse.
"Glenwood Wonders , " where art thou ?
Perry Stone is building1 a "way up" corn
crib.
John AVhitfaker merrily makes the anvl
ring , these days. John is always busy.
Joe Hundal had the misfortune to lose a
valuable porker , the other day.
The road on the bottom , leading south from
the b.ridge , is in its execrable condition.
\Vehcarofconsiderableloss of stock dur
ing the recent storm. Shelter and feed , gen
tlemen.
Frank Preston and Miss Hileman 'represent
ed the South Side at the last meeting of the
Y. P. A. at Mrs. Coy's residence , in the citj %
Anyone coming to town from the South
Side would ( if he had any swear in him , ) cuss
loud and long and earnestly , when they at
tempted to ascend the hill by the river bridge.
That hill may be highly ornamental , but its
usefulness I seriously call in question.
November 27.188C. UNO.
- TOWN. 4 , RANGE 30.
M.H. Cole has built a new corn crib.
-Mr. Retz is building n good , comfortable sod
house.
Wish some one would get married. Wo are
very fond of .cake.
A. B. Davis got tired of piling corn on the
ground , and built a new crib.
We did wonder what J. W. Corner was build
ing such a big corn-crib for. Now we wonder
where he will pile the ualance of his corn af
ter nlling the crib.
Thos. Whitmer has returned from a visit to
Iowa , where he attended a reunion of his old
regiment , the 35th Iowa , atMuscatino. He
didn't star long , and was glad to get back.
That's ' just like him. He said"'he would have
to make a kind of 'a wind break , to sorter
shelter his stock. " He has just finished the
best shed I have seea in this country , or any
Dther. It is 20x108 feet in size , and is strongly
built. There were nearly 5,000 feet ol lumber
used in its construction. Its on the farm of
IVin. Coleman. He built , nearly 100 feet of
wind break besides. . GHAXOEII.
CALIFORNIA EXCURSIONS.
Omaha , Neb. , Nov. 1C , I8SO.
DKAR Sin :
I take pleasure in announcins : that we have
arranged to run first-class California Excur
sions to San Francisco and Los _ Angeles , as
follows : -
THURSDAY , DECEMBER ! > TH. >
THURSDAY , DECE5IBEir 5dTH.
Leaving : Omaha on our morningtrain at 8:10
A. m. , and on trains connected therewith.
Round trip rates for these occasions will be ,
To San Francisco and return $60.00
ro Los Angeles and return ( direct ) . CO.OO
Fo Los Angeles and return ( via San Fran
cisco , one way ) : c-t.OO
Fo Los Angeles and return ( via San Fran
cisco , both ways ) OS.OO
Tickets will be limited to six months. Fur
ther information may be obtained from any
igent of the B. & M. R. H. or from the under-
signed. Yours Truly , ,
V. S. EUSTIS ,
Gen'l Pass , and T'k't Agt.
Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup
Will relieve that cough almost instantly
and make ex ] ectoration easv. Acts siimil-
tnueonsly on the bowels , kidneys and liver ,
thereby relieving the lungs of that soreness
ind pain and also stopping that tickling
sensation in the throat by removing the
siuse. One trial of it will convince any one
hat it lias no equal ou earth for coughs and
: olds. . McMillen & Weeks.have secured the
sale of it and will guarantee every bottle to
jive satisfaction ,
Ludwick&Trowbfidge
UNDERTAKER ? !
McCOOK , NEB.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
AV. .S. MOHLAX. . .1.B. . COCHRA3T ,
MORLAN & COCIIRAN ;
ATTORNEYS - : - AT'LAW ,
McCOOK , XEBKASKA.
THOS. COLPEU. J. A.COHDEAL.
GOLFER & CORDEAL ,
ATTORNEYS - : - AT - : - LAW ,
AND NOTARIES PUBLIC.
Real Estate Bought and Sold anil Collections
Made. " Money loaned on real estate and 11 ual
proof. Thos. Golfer agent Lincoln Land Co.
Office , over Pirst National Bank , McCook.
SNAYELY & STARR ,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW ,
INDIANOLA , NEBRASKA.
Will practice in all the State and United
States Courts. Also , before the Land Oflico at
McCook and the department at Washington.
HUGH W. COLE. LEON V. MOSS.
COLE & iMOSS , LAWYERS.
McCOOK NEBRASKA.
\Vill practice in all the Courts of Nebraska.
Kansas und Colorado , and in the Federal
Courts of the Eighth Circuit. Careful atten
tion given to contests and land business before
theTJ. S. Land Offices at McCook. Oberlin and
Denver , and the Interior Department at Wash
ington. Commercial and corporation law a
specialty. Money to loan. Rooms 4 and 5 ,
First National Bank Building.
H. F.-WILLIAMS. L. L. HULBURD. J. N. LUCAS.
WILLIAMS. HULBURD & LUCAS ,
LAWYERS ,
McCOOK. - NEBRASKA.
A.-W.AGEE. JOHN WILEY.
AGEE & WILEY ,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
Will practice in the State and United State
Courts , and before tho U. S. Land Olfices.
Careful attention given to Collections. Ollice
Opp. Commercial Hotel. Main St : , McCook.
C. AV. DAVIS. ' .1. I > . TUHNEU.
DAVIS & TURNER ,
LAND ATTORNEYS ,
McCOOK , NEBRASKA.
-All cases arising under the public land laws
u specialty. S3 FOUR YEAR'S EXPER
IENCE IN GENERAL LAND OFFICE at
Washington , D. C. Contests entrusted to our
care will receive personal attention before
the Interior .Department. For this purpose
shall visit Washington twice annually. If you
want to amend or change your entry you will
do well to call ami see-us.
COCHRAN & HELM ,
Attorneys-at-Law & Gen'l Agents ,
McCOOK , : NEBRASKA.
Prompt and careful attention Riven to Lajr Cases in
all the Courts of the State and all classes of U. S.
Land Business transacted before the local office at
McCoot. Nebraska , and tlic Interior Department at
Washington , D. C. Contests a specialty. AVIll pros
ecute claims for Tensions and claims for Increase of
Pensions. Notarial business done nnd lands bought
and sold on reasonable1 terms. "Ollice. 3d door
south of the TT. S. Land Office. 3.29
DR. A. J. WILLEY ,
SURGEON B" & M. RAILROAD.
( OFFICE AT I ) . & M. PHARMACY , ]
McCOOK , - - NEBRASKA.
B. B. DAVIS , M. D : ,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON ,
McCOOK. . . . . . NEBRASKA.
Hicc at Chcncry& Anderson's drugstore.
Du. Z. L. KAY ,
PHYSICIAN. AND SURGEON ,
McCOOK. - - NEBRASKA.
: Room No. 1 , McCook Banking
Company's Building. Residence , 1st door east
of Receiver Habcock's residence.
L. J. SPIOKBLMD3R , M. J ) . ,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Special Attertics GiTea to ? e = al $ Dieae : .
Ofticc first door east of THK TRIBUNE office.
Office hours , from 9 to 11 A. M. . and 2 to 4 P.
M. . mountain time. McCOOK. NEH.
A. J. THOMAS.
- DENTIST. -
Administers Gas if desired. J35r"Onice over
H. G. DIXON , -
Real Estate and Loan Broker ,
McCOOK , NEBRASKA.
Special attention given to the sale of city
property. Houses rented and collections
nade. Office opposite Commercial Hotel.
W. M. SANDERSON ,
DECORATIVE - : - ARTIST ,
SCENIC PAINTER ,
Calsomining , Graining' , Paper Hanging , etc.
rith neatness and dispatch.
"ROBERT DRYSDALE ,
MERCHANT TAILOR ,
MAIN STREET ,
McCOOK NEBRASKA
SPOTTS & STIMSON ,
FASHIONABLE
BARBERS & HAIR CUTTERS.
Opposite Chicago Lumber Yard ,
IAIX STISEET , - SIcCOOK. XEBliASKA.
FBIBUNE - : - JOB - : - OFFICE ,
BEST EqUIPl'ED ! > T1IE "VALLEY ,
J. F. CANSCHOW ,
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MeMILLEN & WEEKS , "
SUCCESSORS TO M. A. SPALDING. V'
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JLJ-trC LJJT % JT JL SS JL * S9 ? ,
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AND DEALERS IN . ]
Stationery , Blank Books , Wall Paper , Fine ;
Perfumes and Toilet Goods- . V
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Paints , Oils , Glass and all Painters' Supplies :
Prescriptions a Specialty
JSPMAiL OUDEUS SOLICITED AND PRO.MITLY FILLED.
THE CITIZENS BANK OF McCOOK
( INCORPORATED UNDER STATE LA WS. )
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Paid up Capital , - - $50,000,0' © , fi
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General Banking Business ,
Collections made on * all accessible points. Drafts drawn directly on the principal
cities of Europe. Taxes paid for Non-Residents. Money to loan on farming
lands , Tillage and personal property. Fire insurance a specialty.
Tickets For Sale to and from Europe ,
CORRESPONDENTS : j V. FBAXKLIJ.President. .
First National Bank , Lincoln , Nebraska. I JOHN E. C&ARK , Vice-Prealdent.
The Chemical National Bank , New York. ) A. C. EBERT , Cashier.
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Wind Mill ,
Superior'to any on the market , being Heavier , Stronger Built ,
and therefore a more Durable 5II1I. It Is the only
4 'absolutely safe Mill built ; and out of
Thousands Erected During 12
Tears pas : , not one has ever blown away and left the Tower
standing. A record no other Mill can show. "We offer
to put up any of our 1'L'JIPIXG MILLS
ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL ,
And If they don't give satisfaction , trill remove Mill at on
own expense. Also Manufacturers of the Celebrated
Challenge Feed Mills. Corn Shelters. . Iron Pnnips
with brass cylinders , Iron Pipe , Tanks.
For estimates , catalogues and prices , apply to '
G. 15. NETTLETOS , McCook , Neb. ,
Agent for Southwestern Nebraska and Northwestern Kansas.
: o ssi Salorc i : its 1 : C : : > Fjsi Kill , Soilrcai St.
O. P :
AGENT FOR-
FOREMENTS .
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WAGONS , BUGGIES , WIND MILLS AND PUMPS.
DEERING MACHINES A SPECIALTY'
CORNER MAIN AND RAILROAD STREETS , McCOOK , NEB.
Ll nun
Co.
OF McCOOK , NEBRASKA.
Makes First Mortgage Loans on Farm Property ,
OFFICE IN FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING. -
A. CAMPBELL , PRESIDENT. FREES