L LOWMAN & SON.
SPECIAL SALE.
MEN'S SUITS FOR : : $4.OO
MEN'S PANTS FOR : : _ 1.5O
BOYS' SUITS FOR : : : 1.2S
BOYS' KNEE PANTS , : : .BO
OVERCOATS FOR : : , : 2.OO
Remember that we are selling out our stock
of clothing at least
25 PER GENT BELOW USUAL PRIGE.
CHILDREN'S WRAP $1.SO
LADIES' CLOAKS 3.OO
JACKETS FOR 1.5O
Our Entire Winter Stock !
COMFORTERS and BLANKETS at
25 per cent OFF per cent 25
We want to reduce our stock , and we
sell accordingly.
HEMP S SO per yd.
Other Carpets at low figures. Holi
day Goods cheaper , than
the cheapest. .
.BY PRICES AT
CLEARANCE SALE !
Before invoicing on Jan. 1st , 1891 , we will close every line
AT - : - ACTUAL - : - COST !
*
The following are some of the prices :
10 dozen of MISSES' TOBOGGANS at 25c. Worth Y5c.
10 dozen of MISSES' TOBOGGANS at 50c. Worth $1.25.
10 doz. suits MEN'S UNDERWEAR at $2.50. Cheap at $5.
10 doz. suits MEN'S UNDERWEAR at $1. Cheap at $2.
LADIES' UNDERWEAR at ONE-HALF regular price.
A FULL LINE OF
Ladies' , Misses' , Children's and Men's Shoes
A < T BEDROCK !
Notwithstanding that shoes have advanced 20 per cent.
We will make this absolutely
in McCook and vicinity. We have a full stock of
to select from AS LOW AS THE LOWEST. Give
us a trial and be convinced that
We are THE CHEAPEST DEALER in the City.
YOURS AJSXIOUS TO PIJIASE ,
H. LAWYER.
"The Talleyrand Memoirs" in Tht
Century.
The Century magazine is running a f ast presi
day and night in order to print the first in
stallment of the delayed"Talleyrand Memoirs'
in the January number. This same magazim
was the first to print , before its appearanci
in France , the life and literary remains of thi
great French artist , Jean Francois Millet , anc
now the Century is to bring to light , before
they appear in any other country , the long
hidden memoirs of the most famous of French
diplomatists. The first article will be preced
ed by what is said to bo a brilliant pen-por
trait of Talleyrand by MinlsterWhitelaw Reid ,
who has made the selections from the most
interesting chapters of the first volume. The
first installment of selections from "The
Memoirs of Talleyrand , " which is to appear in
the January Century , will contain a sketch of
the author's strange and lonely childhood , an
account of his entry Into Parisian society , his
estimate of LaFayette , some account of the
beginnings of the French Revolution , a strik
ing passage concerning the Duke of Orleans :
nn account of Talleyrand's residence in Eng
land and America , and of a most Interesting
conversation between Talleyrand and Hamil
ton on the subject of free trade and protec
tion.
EPOCH.
The transition from long , lingering and pain
ful sickness to robust health marks an epoch
in the life of the individual. Such a remarka
ble event is treasured in the memory and the
agency whereby the good health has been at
tained is greatfully blessed. Hence it is that
so much is heard in praise of Electric Bitters.
So many feel they owe their restoration to
health to the use of the great alterative and
tonic. If you are troubled with any disease
of kidneys , liver or stomach of long or short
standing you will surely find relief by use of
Electric Bitters. Sold at 50 cents and $1 per
bottle at A. McMillan's drug store.
There is a dispute as to exactly when the
twentieth century will begin. A Pittsburg
astronomer says it will begin on January 1 ,
1890. The first ce iury does not end with the
year 99. but with the year 100 ; the second cen
tury , therefore , began with the year 101 , and
the twentieth century , as explained , will be
gin with the year 1901.
Piln aai dread attend the use of most catarrh
remedies. Liquids and snuffs are unpleasant
as well as dangerous. Ely's Cream Balm is
safe , pleasant , easily applied into the nostrils ,
and a sure cure. It cleanses the nasal pas-
gages and heals the inflamed membrane , giv
ing relief at once. Price 50 cents.
Levin , who is supposed to bo Tolstoi and a
character in "Anna Karenina , " says in that
novel : "Justices of the peace are no good.
In eight years I have never known one to
make a right decision. "
A chemist says there is just one-fifth as
much nutriment in quail on a toast as in the
same quantity of weak mutton broth ; and
there is even more difference in the price of
the two articles.
When you get upon the sea you do not make
EI bee line for England. The engines of the
large ocean steamers make about 250,000 turns
In crossing the Atlantic between New York
and Liverpool.
Itch on human and horses and all animals
cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary
Lotion. This never fails. Sold by L. W. Mo-
Connell & Co. , Druggists , McCook , 30-lyr.
FROM THE COUNTY SEA !
Epitome of the Week's Event
at the Seat of County Affairs.
Joe Goggles , the Irrepressible , Specie
News and Society Reporter.
"Tom" Teas is back from Iowa.
Ed. Dalle * wan In the city. Tuesday.
County commissioners are In session.
Our feed stores are doing a good business.
So far this fall Indlanoln has no cases c
diphtheria.
There are some eastern parties bore read
to buy lund.
Our dairyman. James Winter , talks some c
leaving these parts.
Hay is a very scarce article and in prlc
correspondingly high.
The piuk ten social. Christmas night , will b
held in the Masonic ball.
An engine house 24x30 has just been con
pleted at the ocbor mine.
The Epworth League held an interestln
meeting , Wednesday night.
We are informed that Alliance supplies c
provisions are now coming In.
Postmaster General Petorman is in the eas
ern part of the state on business.
Lots of strangers in town every day. The
come to trade at the cheap store.
The Bret Harte club will give a public entei
tainment on the evening ot January 3d , 1M1.
The pension board of physicians in this cit
havp had but little work for the past montl
The Sargent hotel will soon be rustling fo
patronage. Jake's courage deserves success
There is some high kicking about the wa
relief goods are boingdistributed. 'Twas eve
thus.
George Short lost a valuable gold rim
Wednesday evening , on his way home fror
his store.
Rev. J. T. Roberts is deluged with Iptter
from parties in the east , regarding drough
sufferers.
Attorneys Dodge , LeHew and Hart of Me
Cook were in this yellow ocher town , the for
part of the week.
One justice of the peace says he will give m
orders for donations to any one who drink
whiskey or chews tobacco.
The latest news is that a wholesale and retal
hardware company will open up business ii
this city , early in the spring.
Attorney Suavely expects to go out to Den
ver , in a few days , on business. Colonel ha
S20.000 invested in Denver dirt.
Prof. Frank Weatberwax will give an elecu
tiouary entertainment at high scbool hall ii
this city , Friday evening , 19th ipst.
There is a strong probability that there wil
be some changes in the firms doing a mercan
tile business in this city , about the first of tb <
new year.
George Cramer gives It out as hia privat <
opinion that were a car of flour and one o
beer to come in for the relief of drouth suffer
ers that the car of beer would be unloaded first
C. H. Vaughn , our tonsorial artist , has ac
cepted a position as assistant superintcnden
of the poor farm , Clinton county. New York
and will start east with his family in abou
two weeks.
The First National Bank and Bank of Indian
oia have made a proposition to the othei
banks in the state that they will be two of on (
hundred banks to furnish each a car load 01
coal to drought sufferers.
The city council have wisely decided to ex
pend what money there is in the city treasury
in the improvement of the streets and alley !
during the winter months , so as to afford em
ployment to those out of money.
The M. E. and Congregational church Sun
Jay schools will treat the little folks of thi
3ity to pop corn and candy , Christmas eve.
The intention being to make the children
lappy as possible at a small outlay.
NOTES FROM THE NORTH EAST.
O. Frost is back from Omaha.
A car of coal has been received at Bartley
0 be distributed among the needy.
Rev. Roberts of Indianola and Rev. Carmi-
hael of Bartley are actively at work In relief
aissions.
Mrs. Bukerwas very much afilicted , the
ore part of the week. Her daughter Etta
as come homo to take care of her.
Rev. J. M. Mann in company with G. W.
toper , county clerk , spent Monday at Lln-
oln , in the interest of the county relief asso-
iation.
W. S. Hanlein and Wm. Kite of Bartley par
ioipated In the church services at Dry Creek ,
unday , the 14th. Brother Hanlein gave a
ery practical sermon.
The folks at Dry Creek are in earnest about
applying the needy drouth sufferers. Sever-
1 meetings have been held and one is called
) r Tuesday , Dec. 23d , at the school bouse.
After a week's vacation the Bartley school
pened last week , with Professor Smith as
rincipal. While it may not be the protes
t's forte to govern unruly boys he certainly
is a very happy faculty of imparting impor-
int instruction to those who go to school for
ic purpose of fitting themselves for a life of
sefulness. * *
GENERAL ITEMS.
J. E. Tirrill , justice of the peace , Is the over-
ser of the poor for the south half of Valley
range precinct.
On next Wednesday there will be a children's
iristmas service at the Lutheran church.
11 are cordially invited.
We are certainly crossing a season when
ie band of God is heavy upOn us in the way
: sfckness and destitution.
Mr. Meserve has called a meeting of all the
.rmers who have teams in Valley Grange
ecinct to meet at the Valley Grange school
> use , for the purpose of giving them oders
< get 50 bushels of corn to feed their teams
id plant their next crop of corn. This corn
a special shipment from Mr. Meserve'skind
iends in the east. And we gratefully appre-
ate this token of kindness. REPORTER.
A Word in Season.
The barking of a pack of hounds may be mu-
i , but the barking of the human family is
rtalnly discord. Stop that cough with Hum
ireys' Specific No. Seven.
It is the same with a man as it is with bis
> use ; you will find all sorts of useless things
the upper story.
GHOST DANG
has been running daily for the past two months
at the reservation of the
CA8H BARGAIN HOUSK * \ >
Truly indeed has the dance worried our competitors , #
"The Credit Stores , " as the profit was too light for * * *
them to dance by. They tried , but got sick at heart.
1:1 : , at CIST.
r at
We will close up our Clothing ( Department
WITHIN SIXTY DAYS.
Dry Goods Slaughtered I
STANDARD PRINTS at 5c. a , yard.
Made in this country = not "imported. " ( Remember the pricer
. a Yard for
GROCERIES.
"Prices for the Hard Times. "
14 : Ibs. Gran. Sugar , Grand Island , § 1.0O
18 Ibs. New Orleans Sugar for l.OO
1 5 Ibs. Extra "C" Sugar , 1.00
6 bars of White Russian Soap , .25
1 Ib. Choice Roasted Coffee , .25
1 gallon of Coal Oil , .20
1 can of 3-lb. Tomatoes , .10.
1 can of 2-lb. Corn , ,1Q
1 can 16-oz. Price's Baking Powder , .40
2 2 Ibs. of Navy Beans for 1 . i ( )
We Save You From 25 to 33 Per Cent. Special
Prices to Dealers , Hotels and Boarding Houses.
J. C , ALLEN & GO , ,
Cash Buyers and Sellers.
"There's Millions In It"
For you , if you will examine our stock of
HOLIDAY GOODS ,
I
SVOEE BOXES , ODOR CASES , ALBUMS , Iv
MANECURES , AUTOGEAPHS , MEEKSCHAUM GOODS ,
SMOKERS' SETS , SHAVING SETS , TOILET CASDS ,
Hie LARGEST Line. The BEST Assortment
The CHEAPEST Prices.
L. W. McConnell & Co. ,
Successors to C. M. Smith & Son , Druggists.
ROCERIES.
In addition to my line of ( DRY GOODS , CLOTH *
ING , BOOTS , SHOES , NOTIONS , Etc. , I
have just laid in a stock of
; RESH STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES.
/ have determined to sell all my goods at "hard
times" prices. Call and see me at the old Op =
penheimer stand in the ( Babcock = Morlan build =
ing , and I will do the square thing by you.
RRANK EVRRIBT.