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\ OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER ,
Local Intelligence.
1883. g - 1887.
McCracken's Jewelry Store
! ' Is now Iocatad on the corner north of
Pestoffice. We pride ourselves of hav-
; ing the Finest Jewelry Store in the
valley , and we are better prepared to do
alt kinds of work than ever before. Our
w k en Watches , Jewelry * , Etc. ,
we guarantee can 't be excelled anywhere
' en earth.
Another big drop on Watches and
Clocks. New is the time to buy at whole-
! sale prices. We have the best assort
ment ef Geld Watches , Jewelry , Clocks
! and Silverware outeide of Omaha.
I ST"R8iuember we give particular at-
| tCRtien fce repairing of Fine Watches
asd Engraving.
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EgT'Cbos. Noble , the lendiug grocer.
I Dancing slippers at J. F. Ganschow 's.
I Egf-Ciilttvaters at Riuker 's from $1G
1 t$37.
Heating Steves at Cost , at W. C. La-
f Tgbbjstte & Ce. ' s.
Dan Mg slippers at J. F. Gunschow ' s.
Let hj3 aH try a pair.
Fer hei e eubs ef meats ol all kinds ,
caM at M Utigh Br s.
A fra = k let ef candies received at
• Ches. NebU's. this week.
* A eetnpiete line of ladies' and gent's
ae sbeeg at J. F. Gasschow 's.
Heating Staves at Cost , at W. C. La-
T CKErrE & Ce. ' s.
> Cltetee fvesh and sale meets at the
[ sew meat Market ef Maliiigh Bros.
New sfcytas > b hats , caps , etc. , just
received at tbe Fametts Clething Co. 's.
I
Ladies and * Hts can St their feet in
f • bee w & ffippers at Gnusebow's.
i Take yew Widte. better awl eggs to
f Bww- 1 : Wilwrr. Main Avenue.
[ TW Wst ttmk and salt meats in the
| aacket st Bnrwer Jb "Wikrox ' s meat
' wwtet
i A geed ye # gst llfc n f rsale. Part
eaik aad bokuwe en time. Call at my
I • S * * , C. P. KlNKER.
B MW r i W ie > i wHI buy your fat
] tags. Call at their market , Main
I Aiew * .
\ Q * * * * &xat m fife * kit at styles ,
* plain ami ewtawented , at the leading
* gaeeec Cfcac N W .
' A vJH ; : ttatf d aatrntment < # f fresh
i mm * * : at CW. N Wes. His stock
i * fomek awl Am * .
i BfcMg m * * oiN s white the fine
w Mkr reefiwiUL. and have Miller
> B Jt Lewe | > Wcs ef them.
f TW * w gw * ry ser ef Chas.
i N M it iW ptzut * Ce purchase your
e gy * * ; aW. p * vifcW j.
, A sfiieinter ef greeri s , previsions ,
\ MseejMweMr and w. fact everything in
tW gaeeerr He * , st Cho < s. Xeble's.
A nee * § t k > afaays wanted. Try J.
t F. tiSMMeWw , tW { Kaeu al Wtt and shoe
t i1 ! infer fee ; wiW sever faH.
BMMMJkr ifatt CWs. XeWtt is head-
yifurler r ecything fresh and clean
m. W itefle a l ftuMty gmeery Kne.
YeiMig : wen , eH at 4-T e F-uiol's"
r ami. • * aW k * * t style sttfi"and soft
f Wa& < $ ! * one pdeeti wiM please yeu.
& isr C w Sewing 3a hn s at
. Bnwfcar * 0 ft per MAetJi until paid.
I Tmmmv nW In eat Sewing 3Ia hines
r © - iewfarMw k neent f r a herse
r 6mmI g n < ler wish attaeknient
i fine jitWng ewat ec any ether kind of
| 1W * w HMat mecket ef Me Hugh
f & * • . k fntwiMi ? tw seft ynti the hose of
imijmi mi dkeir Kne. At the ehi
} FaJeer somwL
[ If ynt lew juMiningHt tW Kne ef
I inaeHMffc. week jjt w * m tuke
1 k • MSiW , mmI g v < e hem a &rkl. Sat-
i TW fteeet ane hst hwh-'s sWe is
? nnV If J W K y , and J. F. Gan.s-
i nW alwit * * keefe nH in aK widths
. un Hae te Rto BH. Try a pair.
WflUf & E * & * as * MMning nteney en
| fiiT at nW iw-eet mt.es. Also have
sneekt haji-aine in peel ectete , at
McC k La.nd Office.
!
I Fvf < & Sneer ' s eW sttiad is the phiue
I hnr wear Ftettr a ! Feed , ai * Gur-
Ah as/aet kwwJeef Farm Seeds. We
heim mama t stay and wtH make prices
Ms HMtoMie. Hasvey Boos.
We • gkw ye * * t m Ws fer ma-
tejnsi awl wewk i paper ; paint and fin-
; " kit f r Wnee enraplnte. Call and see
i etar ew wail papees Wfere doing youi
week. > IeMTfT.Kf & Weeks.
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Dancing slippers at J. F. Ganschow's.
A new invoice of blank books just re
ceived at this nflicc.
( 'orn Stall ; Cutters at cost at linker's
for the next i > 0 days.
An addition has been built to the
smithy at the round house.
Note the change in the advertisement
of L. Bcrnlieimer , the tailor.
Another new residence is in course
of construction on East Dcnnison street.
A little daughter was born to Sir.
and Mrs. F. L. Brown , Monday night.
We carry a complete line of justice
of the peace blanks , about forty forms
in all.
Three car loads of emigrant mova
bles were unloaded at this station , last
Sunday.
A train load of emigrant movables
passed through here , Saturday night ,
for western points.
"The B. & M. Meat Market" is the
name adopted by Mcllugh Bros , for
their new market. ,
Latest styles and all colors and shapes
in Men's and Boys ' Hats just received
at "The Famous. "
For the present , 1. T. Benjamin occu
pies quarters with II. W. Cole over the
First National bank.
A little daub of paint would improve
those sign posts in front of the Citizens
bank on Dcnnison street.
This has been a week of most unusual
activity at the TJ. S. Land Office in the
line of coutests especially.
On account of press of other matter
we are compelled to holdover a number
of communications , this week.
They have been putting up some ad
ditional shelving at "The Famous" for
their new stock of goods for the spring
trade.
The shelving in the "Cash Bargain
House" has been remodeled , this week ,
having in view the securing of more
light.
An adjourned meeting of the agricul
tural society will be held at Indianola ,
Saturday , the 12th inst. See cail else
where.
Lutherau services at the School
House , next Sunday at 11 A. M. and
7:30 P. 31. , by the Pastor , J. W. Kim-
mel. All are invited.
Work on the addition to the Com
mercial House is progressing rapidly ,
this fine weather. Contractor F. D.
Hess has the building in charge.
Last Sunday evening , Rev. Kelsey
closed his series of addresses to the
young people , on "The Battlements of
a Successful Life , " with a suberb ef
fort.
We rejoice to state that Mrs. Thos.
Colfer ' s health continues to improve at
an encouraging pace. She has been
able to sit up a short time , the past few
days.
days.The
The first of this week , Samuel Plunk-
ett removed from the old Citizens bank
building , in the rear of "The Famous , "
to his former quarters on West Denni-
son street.
The J. D. Turner office building on
North Main Avenue has been purchas
ed by A. J. Pate , and moved onto Mr.
Pate ' s lot on the corner of Dodge and
Manchester streets.
The Ladies * Aid Socictv of the M. E.
church will hold a sociable at the resi
dence of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ludwick ,
3Iouday evening , March 7th. A cordial
iuvitatiou is extended to all.
On Wednesday of this week , Barney
Hefer disposed of his restaurant fix
tures at public sale , and retired from
the business. He contemplates doing
the homestead act this spring.
Moved Messrs. nenry W. Keyes
and J. B. Jennings moved into the su
perb quarters over the Citizens bank ,
this wc k. They occupy the front
rooms and have as fine offices as the city
affords.
A ten pound daughter became the
absorbing interest at W. W. Jossellyn's
heme , last night , an event his friends
have been celebrating , to-day , with fra
grant Elavanas , at the expense of the
proud papa.
The next sociable under the auspices
of the ladies of the Lutherau church
will be held at the residence of Mr. Os
walt on Macfarland street. The pub
lic is cordially iuvited to participate in
these occasions.
Elegant Wall Paper and Decorations
just received , at McMillen & Weeks.
They will give you figures to paper and
finish your house throughout , including
work and material or material only.
Call and see them before letting your
* work.
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A grand wolf hunt will occur on the
Willow , to-morrow. The start will be
twidononr the mill and progress up the
crook. A large number of participants
are expected and a fine time as well.
Real Estate Yesterday , F. P.
Brickcy sold his southeast quarter of
section 13 , township 3. range 30 , to Geo.
E. Johnston for $1,500. The deal'was
consummated through H. G. Dixon , real
estate agent.
The pupils of Miss Murphy's room
were compelled to vacate by the smoke ,
Wednesday morning. The stove pipe
was taken down , cleaned and shortened ,
and school progressed as usual in the
afternoon.
The Tribune is under obligations to
C. W. Beck , agent for town lots , for a
map of Bartley. The matter was pre
pared for the printer by G.W. Minkler ,
of this place , who is now engaged in
further surveying at the 'Varsity town.
From the public exhibition made and
given on Main Avenue , Monday after
noon , we are constrained to express our
opinion and judgment that the Me Hugh
Bros , drive the gold medal single-hand
ed kicking broncho of the city.
The criminal libel suit brought
by Messrs. White and Stoddard , of this
city , against Mrs. Howells , of York ,
Neb. , came up , Tuesday , before Squire
Bennett , who dismissed the same on
the ground of no cause of action.
Thanks to Train Dispatcher Forbes'
of the B. & . M. headquarters , The
Tribune was the first paper in Neb
raska to announce the Nebraska City
conflagration , which consumed about
§ 100,000 worth of property in that city.
It is currently stated that a new
time table will go into effect on the B.
& M. , Sunday , and that the new ar
rangement will give this city two more
trains , daily one each way between
here and Hastings. This will give us
excellent traffic facilities.
Commencing March 1st , the express
companies adopted a measure tending
to improve the service and to lighten
its expense , in ordering the free deliv
ery of express to the consignee. The
business has assumed proportions which
will justify this move no doubt.
Heating Stoves at Cost , at W. C. La-
Touuette , & Co. 's.
The Saylor saloon was the scene of
another disorderly occurrence , yester
day. A broken glass , an ejected ine
briate , some tall profanity , and a final
wind up in the cooler on the part of the
over-loaded individual , seem to be salient
features of the affair whiskey 's legiti
mate offspring.
Good team , harness and wagon for
sale. Inquire at this office.
Passenger travel on the B. & M. has
increased to immense proportions of
late. Trains arc simply crowded both
east and west bound. While the freight
traffic calls forth the active enersv of
the company's entire force. Thus
opens up the railroad's harvest. The
indications are that it will be plentiful.
A full line of hardware , "stoves and
tinware at CD. Palmer ' s.
A very large attendance , an entirely
satisfactorily rendered program , and a
well-rounded evening of social inter
course characterized the meeting of the
Y. P. A. at the residence of Joseph
Menard , last Friday evening. We
take delight in relating that these oc-
ocasions retain all their pristine inter
est and enjoyment of an altogether
healthful and instructive character.
Cabinets only $3 a dozen at Millers'
opposite Menard's Opera Hall.
A telegram received , this morning ,
conveys the cheerful , encouraging infor
mation of improvement in Mr. Hock-
nell's health , concerning which there
have been grave misgivings , the past
week. The intelligence came from Mr.
Knights who arrived at Col ton , Col. , last
night. Mr. Brown and Mrs. Hocknell
are expected to arrive there , to-morrnw.
It is the unanimous hope of this commu
nity for his rapid recovery.
ESpEggs wanted at Chas. Noble 's.
The highest market price paid.
The Lutheran brethren held a social
at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. S.
Coy , Tuesday evening , which was a most
enjoyable affairand , generally attended.
The fore part of the evening was passed
in playing charades , proverbs , etc. , the
evening's enjoyment closing with a
"donkey party , " which simply convuls
ed the large company with laughter.
Mrs. W. M. Sanderson secured the first
prize ; Miss Flora Smith , the booby.
Try the Commercial House , when
jn McCook , just once !
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The most important move in city
property , during the past week , was
that of C. F. Bubcnck in purchasing lots
ten and eleven in block sixteen , on Main
Avt'iiue , opposite the Commercial.
The consideration , $1,000 eacll. The
contract with the Lincoln Land Co. pro
vides that two-story l r : k ! iuildingsnot
less than twenty-five feet wide and seven
ty-five long , be commenced on both lots
within ninety day. These lots are
among the most valuable and desirable
in the city and we congratulate Mr.
Babcock upon becoming the possessor
thereof , and the city upon the i'act of
their falling into such hands. The First
National bank people , who own lot
twelve , it is confidently asserted , will
also build at the same time , and the
prospects are that the coming summer
will witness the erection of three of the
finest brick buildings in the city. It is
also contemplated fitting up the second
story over the three buildings for an
Opera House. We hope this will be
definitely determined upon. The city
needs an Opera House of just such am
ple proportions and superb furnishings
as is under consideration.
Nebraska City Breaking Plows at
C. P. Banker's.
The Gaiety Theatre Co. has been
playing to fair and appreciative audien
ces , in the Opera Hall , all week. The
company is one of the best our people
have ever had the opportunity of hear
ing , some of their number being espec
ially strong , while the entire combina
tion grade well. They appear , to-night ,
in "Our Bachelors , " a side-splitting
comedy which they will no doubt handle
with success and in a manner calculated
to superinduce convulsive laughter.
They will also play in this city on Friday
and Saturday evenings. If you have
not heard them , devote an evening to
that purpose.
Dancing slippers for ladies and gents
at J. F. Ganschow's.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
PEimuAitr 21.
W. F. Everist to C. B. Hoag W. D. Und. K
lots i:5 : and 14 , block 33 Indiiiuola. § 1,000.
J. M. Edmiston to 11. S. EJmiston W. D. , S.
E. 3510. . .
J4 - - 0. 1,000.
FEltHUAUY 25.
G. L. Clark to John Iinel W. D.V. . y2 N. W.
K aud W. } 4 S.V. . U , 21s. . § 1,150.
Sarah E. Grills to Ellen Bowen W. D. , S. M
N.V. . M and E. & S. W. & , 12-1-30. § 500.
F. L. Brown to Ira Kimball Q. C. D. , N. E.
M , 14-3-20. § 1.00.
United States to George Myers R. It. , S.lA
N. E. and S. N. . . .
H S.lA W. 34 , 27-1-29. § 4 00.
FEBRUARY" 20.
It. H. Pate to J. A. Wilcox and F. H. Fowler
"W. D. , N. W. U 10-1-29. § 1,800.
Elmer Hilton to same W. D. , S. W. i 19-4-
29. § 1.100.
Allen Hartley to E. A. Brower W. D. , lots 1
and 3 , block 54 , Bartley. § 1,200.
Same to B. F. Brower W. D. , lot 2 , block 54 ,
Bartley. § 1,100.
FEBKOARV 2S.
Belle Shaw to xMrs. C. B. Davidson W. D „
lot 7 , block 18 , Indianola. § S0d.
Francis Marrin to Louis Marrin W. D. , E. 54
S. W.Ji and X. W. & S.V X 20 , aud N. E. & S.
E. & 27-4-20. ? S00.
Lincoln Land Co. to J. R. Phelan , Tr Lot 10
block 4 ; lot 9 , block 5 ; lot 4 , block 0 ; lot 10 ,
block 25 ; 1st Add. McCook , and lot 3 block 23 ;
lot 3 , block 25 ; lot 9 , block 28 ; lot 4 , block 30 ;
2d Add. McCook. § 320.
MARCH 1.
J. S. Shaw to Lettie Madison W. D. , lot 1 ,
block 32. Indianola. 8400.
E. A. Winters to C. A. Dibble W. D. , S. 'A , S.
W. 24 and N. Vi N. \ \ \ H. 23-1-20. § 700.
FrankE.PricertoA. P. Bodwell W. D. , W.
ii N. W. H , 25 , and E. V3 N. E. & 20-2-27. § 1,000.
Scott Darnell to Ellen Adams W. D. , lots
and > 5 , block 21 , Indianola. $125.
United States to Francis Marrin R. R. , E. \
S.V. . h aud N. W. J4 S. W. U 20 , and N. E. hi
S. E. H 27-4-26. § 200.
Same to W. W. Gerver R. R. , E. Vi N. E. U
10-1-29. § 100.
Same to E. A. Winters S. i S. W. 34 and N.
Vz N. W. 34 23-1-2G. § 200.
MARCH 2.
William II. Moss to Geo. B. Morgan W. D. ,
W. V2 N. E. 34 3-3-28. S700.
Charles D. Cramer to John C. Mitchell W.
D. , S. 10 acres of lot 1 , section 7-3-24. § 450.
Anstina Yance to Allen A. Phillippi W. D. .
E. hi N. W. 34 and E. Vz S. W. 34 2-2-29. § 703.
United States to Mahlon B. Scott Patent ,
S. W. M 24-4-20.
Agricultural Society Meeting.
An adjourned meeting of the Red Willow
County Agricultural Society will be held at
the Court House in Indianola , on Saturday ,
March 12th , 1SS7 , at 1 o'clock , P. M. Busi
ness of importance will then be bronght be
fore the society and a general attendance of
fanners and all others interested in the suc
cess of the Society , is desired. Immediate
ly after adjournment there will be a meeting
of the Board of Directors of the Society , at
which it is hoped every precinct in the coun
ty will be represented. Eoyal , Buck ,
IIahlow W. Keyes , President.
Secretary.
PLOWS ! PLOWS !
I have on hand a lot of Grass-Hopper
Breaking Plows that I will sell at the
exceedingly low price of $9. Call at
once before they are all gone.
Charles Noble.
WANTED.
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A bright boy of 1-1 to 18 years of age ,
willing to make himself useful about the
store , and anxious to learn. Apply to
The Famous Clothing Co.
DO NOT
Mortgage your farm if you can get
along without doing so but if you
have to borrow money , call upon
Helm & Davis.
ROOMS FOR RENT.
Four rooms , centrally located , either
furnished or unfurnished. Inquire at
The Tribune office.
Optional Loans
jMade on Farm Property by
Colyin & Dempcy ,
McCook , Neb.
PERSONALS.
ESfUnUoi thlB head wo would be pleased to
have our friend * throughout the city acquaint
usof thearrlval and ui' nrturoofthcii'visitors.
Attorney Simeral , of Arapahoe , was in the
city , Saturday altornoon.
Attorney Starr spent the forepait of the
week in the city on laud business.
Geo. II. Stewart of Stockvllle was register
ed at the Commercial House , Monday.
State's Attorney Suavely had legal busi
ness in the metropolis , Saturday afternoon.
E. E. Lowman departed for Chicago , yes
terday morning , to lay in a spring stock of
goads.
J. E. Kelley and Lee Bernheimer were
down at the county-seat , Monday evening , on
business.
C. 11. Meeker , of the Water Works , re
turned , Saturday noon , from a business trip
to Lincoln.
C. II. Peck , cashier of the Bank of Tren
ton , was a business tourist to this city , Mon
day morning.
Dr. Loda of the Hastings Benevolent As
sociation came up to the city on company
business , yesterday.
Messrs. H. W. Cole , Esq. , and B. B. Da
vis , M. D. , left for Grand Island , yesterday
morning , on business.
C. S. Quick , E. C. Ballew , Oscar Shaw and
A. J. Johnson , of the county-seat , were vis
itors in the city , Tuesday.
Bert. Cromwell of Red Cloud spent Tues
day afternoon in the city , returning home on
No. 40 , yesterday morning.
J. C. Allen , of the "Cash Bargain House , "
left for Chicago , Tuesday evening , to lay in
a heavy stock of spring goods.
Conductor J. E. Sanborn was up from Hol-
drege , over Sunday , on business. He went
cast on No. 2 , Monday morning.
C. P. llinker went down to Bartley , Satur
day evening , to hear the concert given by lo
cal talent in that burg on that evening.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Turner left for Lamar ,
Colo. , Monday night. The Tjhhune wishes
them joy and prosperity in their new home.
F. M. Smith , late of the Farmers and Mer
chants bank of Indianola , is occupyinga posi
tion in the First National in this city at
present.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. LaTourette returned ,
yesterday evening , from a visit to Mrs. La-
Tourette ' s parents on the Willow in Hayes
county.
Frank Dillon arrived from Tremont , Taze
well county , 111. , the first of the week , and
has moved onto a claim , six miles south of
the city.
J. C. Harlan of the Cambridge Kaledeo-
seope , came up to witness the "Black Dia
mond" performance at the Opera Hall , Mon
day evening.
W. O. Moody and quite a delegation of
other Strattonites were sojourners in the
commercial centre , Tuesday , on business
pilgrimages.
Mr. Parker of Watscka , III. , arrived at
this place , Tuesday of last week , on a visit
to his daughter , Mrs. Fred. Benjamin of the
South Side.
Mrs. F. O. Newman is filling the position
of contest clerk at the United States Land
Office , during the present great press of
work in that department.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Cornutr , Mr. and Mrs.
W. C. Bollard , Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Capps , all
of Culbertson , were in the city between
trains , Tuesday evening.
State ' s Attorney Davis of Hayes Centre
has been in the city all week , counsel on an
important land suit before the local officials.
He came down , last Friday.
J. E. Cochran , Esq. , went down to Lincoln ,
the first of the week , to catch the drift of
things in the matter of the judicial re-distiict-
ing bill. He returned , Tuesday night.
Tim Moriarty , an Omaha attorney who is
interested in McCook property , was in the
city , Monday , looking after his interests in
the best town in Southwestern Nebraska.
F. L. Brown and Mrs. Geo. Hocknell de
parted. Monday night , for Colton , Cal. , in
response to a telegram announcing the dan
gerous condition of Mr. Hocknell's health.
C. W. Ballard ( of the Star ) and C. C. Ty
ler of Akron , which is the county-seat of
Washington county , Colo. , were in this city ,
a portion of Monday and Tuesday of this
week.
Miss Maguire of Stratton visited the Misses
Menard , a portion of Friday and Saturday of
last week , returning to Stratton , Saturday
noon , accompanied by Mhs Dell Menard ,
who made a short visit in that burg.
O. H. Shaw of Indianola has secured a sit
uation with C. II. Bogers , of this city. Mr.
Shaw has disposed of his property at the
county-seat and will move his family here to
make this his future home. We welcome
them.
PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE.
0
Another of the series of progressive euchre
parties.now quite therareinourcityoccurred
at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. U. Meserve
on Thursday evening of hist week , at which
place and time the accompanying persons par
ticipated with the wonted enthusiasm that
game infuses and inspires :
Mr. aud Mrs. F. H. Fowler , Mr. and Mrs. C.
F. Uabeock. Mr. and .Mrs. F. S. Wilcox , Mr.and
Mrs. C. T. Brewer and Mr. F. M. Kimmell.
Refreshments constituted a notuhle accom
paniment of the evening's entertainment. C.
F. Babcock received the first prize ; Mrs. F.
H. Fowler , the booby. \ >
On Monday evening of this week , Mr. and
Mrs. C. X. Batchellor entertained a goodly
company of friends at their residence , corner
Madison and Dcnnison. The evening passed
pleasantly with cards , refreshments and the
usual concomitants of the prevailing social
game progressive euchre.
TO THE FARMERS.
Behold This ! L am on deck this
spring with the most complete line of
farm implements ever offered the farm
ing public in this part of the country.
Call and examine. Compare goods and
prices. I am always glad to see you.
Respectfully , C. P. Hinker.
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G. A. R. DEPARTMENT. \ I
Is
Scent' in the home of an old veteran vet- 1
'eran is sick in bed , beyond all hopes of re- 1
covery. j ; I
Poor old wife speaks : "Oh , dear , If there 1 1 |
were only a few dollars in the house to get . , ' |
you some medicine and proper food , you : i |
could be made much more comfortable. Per- , J
haps we will get them after all. The Presi- | ; '
dent says something about a 'parting bene- * i
faction of a grateful people. ' But , dear : )
me , how afraid I am that wo will have to
part before the 'benefaction' readies us. " \
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NO KKA80N. . j
Had the Dependent Pension bill been ; 1 •
signed it is very probable that some mule- '
'
serving men would have been benefitted by '
it. It is absurd to say that tills was any rea- !
son for refusing to sign the bill. /
If the president is determined to sign no
bills that will by any chance favor undeserv- ,
ing men , lie had better empty his inkstand
and throw away his pen , for he will never
sign another bill.
There was never a general beneficiary bill
passed that did not give unworthy men an t
advantage which they should not have had ,
and there never will be. It is inevitable , in
the very nature of things , that in general
legislation men will be benefitted who should !
not receive anything. {
Shall 99 worthy and deserving men be de- ]
nied their rights because one onworthy ono
may get that to which he has no claim ?
This is absurd. ;
According to Mr. Cleveland's reasoning a
paymaster in the army would be justified in
refusing to pay a regiment of fighting men
because he would have to pay also a half-doz- * |
en skulkers and cowards. National Tribune.
that "heavy mjicnux. " j
The President and the soldier-hating pa- ;
pers make much ado over the heavy burden ; ,
'
that the Dependent Bill will place upon the ' *
people of the country. | '
Who is bearing that burden now ? !
The G. A. II. Posts and the State , Town- \
ship and municipal treasuries of the country. ;
The G. A. J { . Posts everywhere work in- :
ccssantly and exhaust every means to gather
up money to relieve the pressing necessities ; ,
of the broken-down veterans of their neigh- \ ,
borhood. There is net in the country , or in 1 ,
the world even , a better organized system of I
of charity than that maintained by the G. A. j
'
II. posts and their noble allies , the Women's j
Relief Corps and the Sons of Veterans. .J
There are no more indefatigable workers ? |
anywhere. ?
Yet in spite of all they can do , they can
relieve but a moiety of the sore distress
around them. They see around them every
where disabled comrades and their families
who are suffering for the bare necessaries of
life , who are too proud to accept the dole of
charity , even from the hands of their com
rades. Everywhere they see men who did
the country splendid service , with the mus
ket and saber , giving up the sore struggle
for bread and drifting to the humiliating and
distasteful shelter of the almshouse.
Every state in the east , north and west ,
now has either built splendid homes for the
'
disabled veterans and for their orphans , or •
has the same in course of erection. The
money for all these , as well as that needed
for the support of the veterans , either in
them or in the county , township or city poor-
house , is drawn from the people by direct
taxation.
Why should not this heavy burden be lift
ed from the shoulders where it now rests
and be put upon the stronger ones of the
General Government , which nad the benefit
of the youthful strength and health of these
now broken men ? National Tribune.
HURRY !
Or you will be late. WILCOX
& FOWLER will sell FOR SPOT
CASK , Clothing , Woolen Hosiery
ami all Winter Goods at
-E ACTUAL COST !
All other goods at the Lowest
Living Trices.
960 Acres of Land to Rent.
320 acres on the Driftwood , 50 acres
under cultivation. 320 acres , 12 miles
south of McCook , G5 acres under culti
vation , house and well. 160 acres on
the Frenchman , house and well. 160
acres adjoining the Akron , Colo. , town-
site , 25 acres broke. Will rent from 1
to 3 years. Geo. E. Johnston ,
McCook , Neb.
Real Estate Loans.
We have completed arrangements .
whereby we can furnish those who want I
a 'loan , money on real estate , promptly \
and without the usual disappointing
delays. Call and see us. We are al
so prepared to make chattel mortgage
loans. Citizens Bank.
MONEY to LOAN
On farms T am prepared to fill all
loans from McCook. So sending away
no delays. Everything done and
completed rijrht here. Do not fail to
see me before making application.
I. T. Benjamin.
Office Over First National Bank.
MONRY
To loan on the most favorable terms ,
on Improved Farms and First-Class
City Property. Helm & Dayis ,
McCook , Neb.
SORGHUM SEED ! %
New crop cane seed for sale , whole-
sale or rt'tail , by M. Willson , |
Blue flill , Webster Co. , Neb. |
MONRY ! 1
If you desire to borrow monej * , call * 3
and see Helm & Davis.
I have a good team , harness , wagon
and cow , for sale cheap. Will sell for
part cash and part time. Call at my
office. C. P. Rinkeh.