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F. M. AND E. M. KIM3IELL ,
Editors and Publishers.
THE next session of the Legislature
convenes in Lincoln , Tuesday , January
4tb , 1887.
IT is again hinted in railroad circles
that Superintendent Thompson of the
east end may come under the official
axe before many moons.
THE senatorial question continues an
absorbing problem. It cannot be as
serted that the "old man's" chances
are becoming more roseate. t
SAYS the Philadelphia Enquirer :
"The country is settling down to the
conviction that the president will earn
estly support civil sfervice reform
next tnrrn. "
JUST seven lines of the president's
message arc devoted to the question of
inter-state . This ia
- commerce. proba
bly one to the president's extensive ( ? )
travel rf.
EVERY weak-kneed republican in the
land seems to be putting in his spare
time nbw-a-days , upon his narrow bones
in supplianuu be'nt , in an unprofitable
attempt at propitiating the democratic
deities.
. SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY MAX-
NINO is a pronounced opponent to the
free coinage of silver. But Manning
is a product of the effete east , you
know. It is a question of simple geog
raphy. The west favors free coinage ,
New York and Boston money-bags do
not for obvivious reasons.
"Is HE perniciously active , Daniel ? ' '
"Made only three speeches and gave
$20 to your campaign fund , sir. " "That
can hardly be called pernicious in a
postmaster of the iourth class , llad it
been four speeches and $25 the case
would have presented a different as
pect. "Shall we Bentonize him , sir ? "
"Bentonize is a good word , Daniel. "
ON Monday , the Lincoln Daily
Democrat made its appearance in a
neat , new "bib and tucker" as it were.
Calhoun is making a jewel of the Dem
ocrat , upon which fact the fraternity of
the state , irrespective of political creed ,
vie in their expressions of felicitations
and congratulations. The Democrat is
clean , sparkling , dignified and manly.
Success attend it.
AMONG a few of the newspapers of
the state we have noticed some specula
tion , and in one or two instances unwar
ranted insinuations' , as to the deputy
secretary of atateship. It were wasted
effort on the part of these journalists.
In due course of time , Secretary Laws
will doubtless make his choice known ,
and the qualifications and efficiency of
his appointment may be vouched for.
THE presidential mountain , after la
borious travail , has brought forth. It
is a most voluminous paper devoid of
any intimation of wit and a curiously
suggestive and characteristic produc
tion , touching on revenue ; silver coin
age , civil service reform , pensions , the
Indian question , harbor defenses , pub
lic land legislation , Mexican reciproc-
rity treaty and the Cutting case , the
Chinese outrages , the fishery question ,
etc. , etc.
ON the list of the prominent ones
.mentioned for the speakership of the
next house is George G. Bowman , Esq. ,
of Columbus , Platte county. The
Judge is a man of marked and pecul
iar ability and fitness for the place ,
with encouraging prospects of success.
Being a gentleman of decision and firm
ness , and withal an efficient parliamen
tarian , he has the salient qualities of
an able presiding officer , than whom a
worse speaker might easily be selected
a better" one , hardly.
THIS seems to be the age of all ages
sinee the deluge the largest pool ,
probably on record when the iniquit
ous pool doth spread itself like the
green bay tree. Never have matters
and things and people been so utterly
at the mercy of these menacing combi
nations , as they now obtain in the land
controling with a hand of iron , every
channel of trade , every business activ
ity , being especially felt in the ave
nues effecting what are recognized as
the necessaries of life , as in this year
of grace , 1886. Pools , be it under
stood , are by no means new influences
in the world , but are , on the contrary ,
coexistent with the .history of man ; but
at no period in their existance of op
pression has their almost unlimited
power been felt by so large a number
of people , nor so grievously. Who
shall deliver us ?
TOWN. 4 , RANGE 30.
. Conrad lias purchased n new wind mill.
M. il. Witter traded his team for a tree
claim.
Thanksgiving ha * come and gone , and the
gobbler too.
W. W. Sellers of South Betid , Indiana , is
visiting friends here.
C. Angel bought-a new wind mill. He in
tends utilizing the wind to draw water.
Fanners are very busy these finis warm
days. Some picking corn and some plowing.
Sabbath .school every Sabbath at Prairie
Centre school house and preaching two Sab
baths in three.
Mr. Kydc'r ia layirig up a two foot wall
around his board hojise , which will greatly
add to the comfort of its occupants.
To be had in "everlasting remembrance , ' '
and to occupy a warm , nook on the south
side of our affections , fu's't tome at as with
an item.
W. II. Epperly dn'd C'las. Chilcote , recent
ly from Iowa , arc redeeming the time trying
to lill W. Coleman's corn crib. About two
more days will doxit. .
Mrs. A. Severns , of Musc'atine , Iowa , is
visiting witli ye granger. She says this is as
linejand as she has seen , and she has travel
ed in seven of the westeni states.
G. F. WorsteSr , of Adel , Dallas county , la. ,
was looking over this town , last week. lie
expressed himself as being highly pleased
with the country , and thinks of making his
home among us in the hear future.
On Tuesday , while J. W. Corner was
down in the timber after a load of wood , his
team ran away. After running about two
miles , they stopped , and when Mr. Corner
caught up to them , they were quietly stand
ing facing flic wagon , 'he wood was O. K.
but the tongue and reach were broken.
Will Blood catrite over , Monday morning
bright and early , with a beaming counte
nance and a heait almost too full for utter
ance. Reason why : lie had just come in
possession of a 81,000 we believe girl babies
are valued at § 1,000 each. Will was so
tickled over his fortune , that lie hardly
knew which mule worked the best on the
near side , when he came to hook up.
SPRING CffEEK ITEMSr
Mr. Newton Nettletou makes a very stiff
bow lately.
Miss Lelia Widgeon-is enjoying herself in
McCook for a few days.
Mr. Coolcy talks of buying a new single
buggy. Wonder what it means ?
Gossip declares the "wedding cards" will
be out soon. How is it , George ?
We understand the "surprise" at R. M.
Williams' was a pleasant affair.
Mrs. Joseph Williams expects to return to
Iowa soon. Shall be sorry to see her go.
Frank Fleming was visitiug among neigh-
bora and friends , last week. Come again.
We saw the nicest lot of fruit trees deliver
ed by E. L. Walker , agent for the Kearney
nursery , that we have seen in this country.
Wesley Widgeon's New Foundland dog
has strayed away. lie says any one giving
information of his whereabouts , will be paid
for his trouble. ,
We notice an aiticle in the Gazette from
"Justice , " which , we learn , was written by
tha Haul Armstrong's wife at his dictation.
Suflice to say "self praise goes but little
way. " The same principle which has actua
ted them from the first was apparent all
through the article that of falsehood and
self-boast. Some think that had justice
done , he would have been treated to a coat
of tarandfuaf&ers.
CLO E OIJSEKVER.
THEY say that a woman can not keep
a secret , but just the same a commercial
traveler is under arrest in Washington
charged with marrying a whole family
of sisters without letting one know his
relations to the others. It is , however ,
too bad that the keeping of this secret
by the sisters should have brought all
this trouble upon them. It may have
a tendency to discourage other women
in the keeping of secrets.
RUSSIA and Australia have both been
shipping much 'less wheat this year
than in 1SS5 , and the European de
mand is greater than last year. These
facts afford something of a solid foun
dation for the improved tone of the
wheat market jn the United States.
Attention , Comrades !
All members of J. K. Barnes Post
No. 207 , G. A. K. , Jfrc earnestly re
quested to attend the regular meeting ,
Monday evening , Dec. 13 , 1S8G , as
matters of the utmost importance to
each member will come up.
J. A. WILCOX ,
J. II. TAROER , Commander.
Adjutant.
FARM LOANS.
Cash Down. No Delay.
No need of waiting to send off appli
cations. Money paid over as soon as
papers are completed. Call on or ad
dress , RED WILLOW Co. BANK ,
43-tf Indianola , Neb
PAY UP.
All parties knowing themselves to be
indebted to G. T. Brewer , will greatly
oblige him by settling the same within
30 days , either by cash or note. Make
no mistake , this means business.
C. T. BREWER.
Attention Smokers !
With every 25 cents worth of goods
bought at the Distribution Cigar Store ,
a ticket in the errand drawing is given.
FOR SALE.
A set of heavy harness new. In
quire of W. G. SHBITAHD.
MENARD'S OPERA HALL
E2TTWO NIGHTS ONLY.-ffi3
Monday and Wednesday
DECEMBER 13 and 15.
Miss Nellie Hubbard
of N.Y. , assisted by the
MUSICAL TALENT of McCOOK ,
in their grand
DRAWING ROOM ENTERTAINMENT.
General Admission , 50 cts. Children , 25 cts.
Tickets on sulc at Menard's. Curtain rises at
8 o'clock , mountain time.
Notice of Co-partnership.
The undersigned have associated
themselves as co-partners for three
years from this date , in the wholesale
and retail butcher and packing busi
ness. C. T. BREWER ,
* F. S. WILCOX.
McCook , Ncli , Nov. 27,1886.
NOTICE.
All parties indebted to us are re
quested to call at once and settle their
accounts cither by cash or bankable
notes. All accounts not settled on or
before December 31st , will be placed
in the hands of a collector.
WILCOX & FOWLER.
At THE TKIBUXE stationery department
may be found the following line of fraterni-
tv cards in stock : (5. A. 3t. , B. of L. V. , B.
of L. F. , O. R. C. , B. of R. B. . A. O. of U.
W. , 1. 0. O. F. , K. P. , A. F. & A. 31. , Teleg
raphers , etc. Call and inspect them , if
you desire anything in that line.
Sa/t Rheum or Eczema ,
Old sores and ulcers ,
Scaldliead and ringworm ,
Pain in the back and spine ,
Swelling in the knee joints ,
Sprains and bruises ,
Neuralgia and toothache ,
Tender feet caused by bunions , corns und
chilblains , I wan-ant Bnoos' TBOPICAI. OIL
to relieve any and all of the above.
iIcMn.iEX & WKEKS.
Dr. A. J. Thomas and family left , Monday ,
for McCook , Neb. , where the Dr. will follow
hia profession 1'or the winter. We are sorry
to lose him as he is an excellent workman ,
and a gentleman of "true blue. " McCook will
nave , in the person of Dr. Thomas , one of the
best dentists in the state of Nebraska. Bird
City ( Kas. ) Frontiersman.
Purify Your Blood.
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If your tongue is coated ,
If your skin is yellow and dry ,
If you have boils ,
If you have fever ,
If you are thin and nervous ,
If you are bilious ,
If you are constipated ,
If your bones ache ,
If your head aches ,
If you have no appetite ,
If you have no ambition ,
one bottle of BKGGS' BLOOD PuiuFinn AXIT
BLOOD MAKKit will relieve any and all of the
above complaints. Sold and warranted by
McMillen b Weeks.
Itch , Mange , and Scratches of every kind
cured in 30 Minutes by Woolford's Sanitary
Lotion. A sure cure and perfectly harmless.
Warranted by S. L. Green , Iruggist , McCook.
Try the Commercial Housewhen
in McCook , just once !
Notice : of Incorporation.
In compliance with the law , we hereby give
notice that wo have ionncd a corporation un
der the name of The McCook Investment Co.
The principal place tor the transaction of its
business shall be at McCook , Nebraska. The
nature of the business to be transacted shall
be General Banking : . The capital stock shall
be Twenty-five Thousand Dollars , payable In
monthly installments. This corporation shall
commence business January 1st , 1887 , and
continue until 1986. The highest amount of
indebtedness to which said corporation shall
subject itself , shall be $12,000 ( with the excep
tion of indebtedness to depositors ) . The af
fairs of this corporation shall be conducted by
a President , Vice President , Secretary and
Treasurer , and three Directors.
C. F. BABCOCK , President ,
2. L. KAY , Vice President ,
H. T. ANDEHSON , Sec'y andTreas.
H. TitoWBitiunn , 1
B. B. DAVISDirectors. .
F. S. WILCOX. )
ESTRAY NOTICE.
0
Came to my premises , section 2o , township
4. range 29 , about December 1st , 1880 , one roan
mare , nbeut 3 years old , and branded M on
left shoulder. Owner can secure same by
paying charges. '
'fteb.
FINAL PROOF NOTICES.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , i
December 8th. I8SC. \
Notice is hereby given that the fpllowing-
imtned settler has filed notice of his intention
to mako final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be mado before Reg
ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Satur
day. January 22.1887 , viz : Robert Drysdalo ,
on Homestead No. 3343 , for the south Yi north
west Ji. nnd north Yi southwest J. , section 13 ,
town. 5 , north range 30 , west. He names the
following witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon , and cultivation of , said hind ,
viz : R. Y. Brown , of Osburn. Neb. , and M. L.
Brown , Clay Sheppard , Taylor Sheppard. of
Box Elder , KTeb. S. P. HART , Register.
LAND OFFICB AT McCooK. NEB. , |
October 4th , 1886. f
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
aud that said proof will be made before Iteg-
ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday ,
January 21st , 1887 , viDaniel S. Morris , on
Pre. D. S. 1145 , for the east Y3 southeast i and
south Yt uortheast ; t , section 6 , town. 2 , north
range 28 , west. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence up
on , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Joseph
Downs , Nicholas Whitcsell , Augustus Bough-
ton , of Bondville , Neb. , and John Furr , of
McCook , Neb. S. P. HART , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT McCooK , NEB. , I
November 22 1880. f
Notice is hereby giren that the foilowing-
namcd settler has filed notice ot his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook. Neb. , on Friday ,
December 31st , J880 , viz : John Moriarty , D.
S. 3571. for the northwest li section 18 , town.
5 north , range 29 westCth P.M. He muues
the following witnesses to prove his continu
ous residence upon , aud cultivation of , said
land , viz : A. C. Harlan. Osburn , Neb. ; A. P.
Larsen. McCook. Neb. ; W. A. Glasscock , Box
Elder , Neb. ; L. H. Stenson , McCook , Neb.
20 S. P. HART , Kegister.
LAND OFFICE AT McCooK. NEB. , ( .
November 24th , 18bG.
Notice is herebv 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 Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Monday ,
January 3d,1887 , viz : Lemon Cross.on Home
stead Entry 3792 , for the S. W. H N. W. Ji. N. H
S. W. Ji and S. K. } * S. W. U section 34 , town
ship 1 north , range 30 west. He names the
following witnesses to prpvc his continuous
residence upon , and eultivatiou of. said land ,
viz : James Hell and J.TV. Whittaker of Traer ,
Kansas. Peter Creager of Cedar Bluffs , Kans. ,
and Bud Richardson of McCook. Neb.
& S , P , HART ,
Yt ;
and Silver Mine
DISCOVERED !
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A PLAGE WHERE YOU CAN BUY GOLD CHEAPER
THAN YOU CAN DIG IT.
THAT IS THE EXPRESSION OF EVERY OXE WHO * VISITS
SCOTT'S NEW
ELRT STOKE
We have come to McCook to stay. Have built a brick building on
Main street and have no rents to pay , and can sell goods for less money than
any one west of Chicago. We keep the Largest Stock cf Diamonds , Watches ,
Jewelry and Silverware in the West , and every one is surprised at the ex
tremely low prices we are selling them for. We keep everything usually
found in a first-class store. We want your trade and will mako it to your
interest to buy of us. A full line of oger & Bro. Knives , Forks , Spoons and
Table Ware at Chicago prices.
AND PIANOS !
FOR RENT AND SALE , VERY LOW.
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LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I
November 22 , 13SB. f
Notice is hereby given that the following-
nameil pettier has filed notice ot his intention
to inuke final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday ,
December 31st , lfc6. viz : Edward S. Fewell ,
on Pre. D. S. No. 3G39 , for the south Yi of north
west H and west Yt of southwest J4 , section
13 , town. 2 , range 30 , west. He names the fol
lowing witnesses to prove his continuous res
idence upon , and cultivation of , said hind , viz :
W. O. Russell , Perry Stone , R. Hileman and
George Frederick , all of McCook , Neb.
S. P. HAIIT , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT McCooK , NED. , ( .
November 9th , I860. i
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 bo made before Reg-
ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday ,
December 17th , 18bt > , viz : Arthur B. Goodlier ,
I ) . S. 3095 , for the southwest } i section 34 , town
1. N.range 29 west Gth P. M He names the fol
lowing witnesses to prove his continuous res
idence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz :
E. L. Macy , C. C. Smith , Frank Spicer , Christ
Ely , fill of Cedar Blufls , Kan.
24 S. P. HART , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I
November 8 , 188U. f
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settler bus filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support ol his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Tuesday ,
December 21st. 18S6 , viz : Harry L. Rosecrans.
D. S. 2505 , for the west Yi southeast U and east
yt southwest J4 section 13 , townt north , range
30 west. He mimes the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence , upon , and
cultivation of , said land , viz : Michael C.
Rider. Samuel McClain. Charles W. Angel and
John S. Modrel , all of McCook , Neb.
24 S. P. HART Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK. NEB. , " )
November 1 , ISSfi. J
Notice is hereby priven that the following-
named settler has filed notice of hie intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proofwill be made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday
December llth , 18SG , viz : Charles E. Stiles ,
Homestead oti'.H ) , for the east } southwest li ,
and east "Ji northwest J * section 2 , town 4 ,
north range 29 , we&t. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon , and cultivation of. said lund , viz : Rich
ard E. Moore , Henry Winans , Thomas Cow
ard and Fred Cosrsrcr , all of Box Elder , Neb.
2J S. T' . HART , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT McCooK , NEB. , i
October 29th , l. fcO. f
Notice is hcrcbv given that the following
'
named settler has'flled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that Faid proof will bo made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday ,
December 10th , 1686 , viz : John H. Evert ,
Homestead 3012. for the southt northwest } i
and north Y southwest , section 27 , town. 3
north , range 29 west. He names the follow
ing witnesses to prove his continuous resi
dence upon , and cultivation of said hind , viz :
W. H. Hamilton. William Doyle. Richard
Johnston and W. H. Smith , all of McCook ,
Neb. 23 G. L. LAWS , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I
October 30th. 1S86. f
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 Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday.
December llth , 1880 , viz : James Blossom
Farnsworth , Homestead 212S , for the south
east ii section 17 , town. 1 north , range 29
west , Oth P. M. He names the following wit
nesses to'prove his continuous residence up-
ou , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Sidney
Dodge , John Goodenbcrger. Saxton B. Colt-
rain , Amos Goodenberzer , all of McCook , Neb.
23 G. L. LAWS. Register.
LAND OFFICE AT McCooK , Neb. , J
November 1st , 1880. f
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 Regis
ter or Receiver atMcCook , Neb. , on Thursday ,
Dec. 10th1880 : Amos H. Reynolds , Home
stead r 19 , for the south & southeast Ji sec
tion 11 , aud north Yi northeast J4 section 14 ,
town. 4 , north range 29 , west. He names the
followinsr witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon , and cultivation of , said land ,
viz : Josiah Moore , Alex. W. Campbell , Valen
tine Bogle and Jacob Long , all of Box Elder ,
Neb. S3 B. P. HART , Resistor ,
THIS SPACE IS RESERVED FOR i'
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= = JONAS EXGEL , MANAGER. { =
WHO WILL OCCUPY THE FRANKLIN BRICK , ON THE S. W. COR.
OF MAIN AND DENNISON STS : , McCOOK.
NEW BUILDING NOT 8EING READY
WE REGRET THE NECESSITY OF DEFERRING OUR OPENING ,
OF WHICH WE SHALL GIVE FURTHER NOTICE.