WALLPAPER
PAPER !
Large Assortment I
Latest Designs !
Prices Way Down !
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Paints , Oils ,
Artists' Goods.
A , McMILLEN ,
DRUGGIST.
CITY DRUG STORK.
Noble , The Grocer.
"The pijr is in the parlor. '
Family Groceries at Noble's.
Beware of the McCook Mafia.
Seed oats at McCook Roller Mill.
Wall Paper latest designs at Mc-
Millcn's.
Try Knipple for fruits of all kinds.
Union block.
} al ) at the McCook Holler Mill
for seed oats.
Cut-throat political policy is a hard
road to travel.
Try Knipple for staple and fancy
groceries. Union block.
Car of flour and feed just received at
A , T. Campbell & Co.'s.
The Windsor Tie the latest out
at the Eagle Clothing Store.
Dr. A. J. Thomas , Dentist , in Union
olock , over Boston shoe store.
The sugar producing substance of the
sugar beet is adsorbed from the air.
84 ; patent flour at
POTTER & BASTERDAY.
If you want a pair of nice slippers ,
see the Old Reliable , J. F. GANSCHOW.
The Eagle Clothing Store has the
only Genuine Dop Glove found in
McCook.
The Eagle Clothing Store is already
exhibiting a splendid line of spring
clothing.
Kapke , The Tailor , guarantees you
the lowest prices and the most stylish
and elegant clothing.
Hanging and Stand Lamps at popu
lar prices at
' CHENERY'S CITY DRUG STORE.
Is it difficult for you to buy suitable
eyeglasses ? Go to Button. He has a
scientific oculist to do such work , and
satisfaction is assured.
NOTICE Rev. P. S. Mather has mov
ed into the house with Mr. Howe Smith ,
near the mill. Those needing aid can
find him there on Wednesday and Sat
urday afternoons.
Sutton is headquarters in the Repub
lican Valley for anything and every
thing in the jewelry line. He displays
the largest stock , the richest assort
ment , and bis prices are the lowest.
Squire Worrell , of Garden City , Kan. ,
who had large experience in irrigation
in California , was one of the first to
practice it in Kansas , writes : "If cul
tivated either in fruits or alfalfa it is
worth $100 per acre ; if in general crops ,
$50 per acre. "
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The blind may see.
The mute may talk.
The deaf may hear ,
The maimed may walk ,
And Johnnie may have the possess
ion of his gun ; but the time will never
come when you can buy first-class cloth
ing at the low prices obtainable at the
EAGLE CLOTHING STORE.
Our energetic corresp9ndent at the
county-scat , Mr. Joe Goggles , has buck
led on the harness and will make a heroic
effort to pull the Indianola Courier to
gether , in the capacity of editor and
manager. His communications will be
missed from our columns. But his
place will be filled as soon as a worthy
successor can be found. Here's te the
Colonel's success in his new field of labor.
L. W. McCONNBLL & CO.
jast received a large invoice of
Wall Paper , embracing Emboss
ed and Plain Gilts and Bronzes ,
Hand Mades , Glimmers , "Whites
and Browns , at prices to suit the
'limes.
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Call at the McCook Roller Mill fo
seed oats.
Keep it in mind that April 22nd i
Arbor Day.
Try Knipple for fruits of all kinds
Union block.
With all your sowing sow some flax
seed , this spring.
Are you seeding your lawn ? You
should be right now , , 4
Gold dollars for ninety cents at the
Eagle Clothing Store.
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Try Knipple for staple and fancy
groceries. Union block.
Farmers come and buy a pair of $1.00
Plow Shoes. J. F. GANSCHOW.
Pure fresh buckwheat at
POTTKR & KABTERDAY'S.
In Wall Paper you will find newest
styles and lowest prices at McMillen's
April 8th was the 25th anniversary
of the Grand Army of the Republic.
In Wall Paper you will find newest
styles and lowest prices at MeMillen's.
White and Figured Windsor Ties
all the rage at the Eagle Clothing
Store.
J&-LAD1ES ! If you want a nice ,
dress-up shoe see GANSCHOW , The Old
Reliable.
All the popular brands of cigars at
fteizenstein's parlor , next door to the
) est office.
Noble carries a large and complete
stock of the best brands of canned
goods of all kinds.
Come and buy a pair of $2.50 kid
shoes. They do please. J. F. GAN
SCHOW sells them.
ic City Drug Store can inter
est you in anything usually kept by a
irst-class drug store.
Sec Knipple in his new quarters in
he Union block. Everything nice in
'ruils , groceries , etc.
Sutton is exhibiting some handsome
Drench White Onyx and Marble Clocks.
And more are coming.
Noble , the leading grocer , makes a
pecialty of fresh , clean family grocer-
es. He will treat you right.
Sutton does all repairing in watches ,
locks and jewelry promptly and thor
oughly and at reasonable figures.
Do you want the latest and best and
heapest ? Well , they keep a large
variety at the Eagle Clothing Store.
Noble is the only exclusive grocer in
he city. His stock is the largest and
iis prices correspond with the times.
Money is scarce and times are hard ,
s the reason I buy my shoes at
GANSCHOW'S.
At Joe Reizenstein's parlor you can
at all times secure the best brands of
Sgars and tobaccosimported ordomcstic
IN QUEENSWARE Noble carries
he largest assortment and the richest
designs of the season. His prices are
easonable.
Groceries , fruits , confectioneries and
he like must be fresh and clean to be
desirable. Knipple makes a specialty
of these points.
The Eagle Clothing Store is in the
clothing business. They will dress you
up handsomely and stylishly , and do it
at a very reasonable figure.
The family of A. P. Sharp are well
along on the road to recovery and Mr.
and Mrs. Sharp feel very grateful to
he kind friends who have assisted them
n their hour of need.
Captain John Ballinger , Deerfield ,
Kearney county , Kansas , who has had
everal years' experience in growing
crops by irrigation , says : "Such land
s worth $50 per acre. I have 75 acres
hat will pay 12 per cent , on a valua-
ion of $50 or $60 per acre , this year ,
) esides all expenses of irrigation and
cultivation/
The Australian or secret ballot sys-
em meets , as THE TRIBUNE confidently
> redicted it would , with almost univer
sal approval in this city. Doubting
ones are now convinced of its excel-
ence ; while the few who have been op-
losed to it , have nothing to urge against
he excellent system. McCook has
never had as quiet , orderly and satisfac
tory an election before. The new is
vastly superior to the old : In the nomi
nation of candidates , printingof tickets ,
ireparation of ballots and casting of the
same , in providing freedom and secrecy
and in the ease and celerity of ascer
taining the result
Unless there is a change of heart ,
the next city election will be fough
out under old party rules and within
their lines. Perhaps it will be just as
well.
The proposed South Side Irrigation
Ditch will cover enough land to support
300 or 400 families , and the benefits oi
a prosperous community of that size
right at our door cannot be overesti
mated.
Chapter two times in Adolph Rheisch-
ick's matrimonial experience if ) Adolph's
notice that bis better half has left his
bed and board , and that he washes his
hands of any responsibility for debts ol
her contracting.
Now that the city election is over it
is the patriotic duty of every citizen ol
McCook to talk irrigation without ceas
ing. The South Side ditch must be a
go. Just make that your text and act
accordingly. But act promptly.
The lecture on the "Benefits of Man
kind" by Grand Master Workman Tate
at the opera hall , Tuesday evening , did
not receive the audience it merited ,
doubtless on account of many beiner
kept away by the election. It was a
splendid effort and those who did at
tend enjoyed a treat.
A farewell party was held at the Mc-
Gntee , Wednesday evening , in honor of
Miss Josie Stevens , who leaves for
Bastings , the first of next week. Danc-
ng was the program of the evening ,
which was gracefully rounded off by a
supper. Miss May Mullen and Miss
Ulara Bonnet played in the role of
lostesses in a charming manner.
J. K. Barnes Post of our city cele-
irated the 25th anniversary of the G.
A. R. , yesterday , with a bean supper
and entertainment. The supper was
spread in Morlan's building , and was
| uite generally patronized. The enter-
ainment was given in the Menard.
There was a good attendance and gener
al satisfaction is expressed as to the
manner in which the varied program
was rendered.
THE TRIBUNE is pained to record
he death of Mabel , second daughter of
) r. and Mrs. T. B. Stutzman , at Dav-
nport , Thayer county , last Friday
night , of diphtheria. The bereaved
ones are remembered by their McCook
riends at this sad time with profound
yrapathy. Their daughter Katie is ale -
o down with the disease , but is not
eriously ill. Mrs. Boyle is still at
) avenport.
C. H. Longstreth , of Lakin , Kearney
ounty , Kansas , has been engaged in
'arming by irrigation for the past eight
ears. He was for some years employ-
d by the A. , T. & S. F. Ry. Co. as
brester for that corporation , and is a
tractical and conservative man. His
eply is : "It is worth $100 per acre.
Properly cultivated' means a great deal.
Vith irrigation assured I expect to make
my farm far exceed the value of $100
> er acre , if 1 live. "
W. H. Fant , of Garden City , Kansas ,
ays : "In my candid judgment it will
net 10 per cent , interest on a valuation
of $250 per acre. I am farming 160
acres , 2 miles north of Garden City , and
Tom past experience I am thoroughly
convinced that , with a constant supply
of water , I can make $25 to $30 per
acre clear of all expenses on the raising
of the alfalfa crop alone. Our land ,
laving a constant supply of water , also
yields an average of 30 to 40 bushels of
wheat per acre. "
Almost any Colorado man who is ac-
[ uainted with irrigated lands if inter
rogated as to their value will unhesi-
atingly answer off-hand , "A hundred
iollars an acre. " While believing this
he minimum of conservatism ( always
considering that a certain and adequate
water supply is coupled with industry
and experience ) . The average of esti
mated values in the sub-humid area
icing about $15 per acre and in the
semi-arid districts about $6 per acre.
! f , then , we consider that in the sub-
mmid area there are about 50,000
square miles and in the six semi-arid
districts a total of about 100,000 square
miles , of land which is justly described
by the inhabitants as naturally rich in
soil and beautiful as to surface if only
25 per cent , of this area should be
> rought under irrigation , it would in
crease the sum total of the national
wealth by the enormous amount of
more than $8,700,000,000. What is
of vastly greater importance is the fact
that the speedy provision of the means
of irrigation signifies the achievement
of comfortable , independent homes , the
means of subsistence , the difference be-
.ween . most gratifying success and most
amentable failure to thousand'
worthy citizens of the United States.
THE DUTY OF THE HOUR.
The South Side Irrigation Ditch
is a Practical and Profit
able Project and
SHOULD RECEIVE UNANIMOUS SUPPORT
There Should Not bo a Lnggard in
the Gnmp on This Question.
The proposition to bond Willow
Grove precinct to aid in the construe
tion of the South Side Irrigation Ditch
commends itself to all as business-like
and as promising great returns for the
amount invested. Every farmer anc
every business man should give the
proposition full and unswerving anc
enthusiastic support. Why ? Simply
because the bonds are absolutely nec
essary to the building of the ditch :
The ditch furnishing water to ten or
fifteen thousand acres of land in the
vicinity of this city means , in due time ,
not only prosperity to the favored
farmers , but increased population . and
business , and augmented values and
s'olid growth for MoCook : Because the
the large amount of money necessary
to complete the enterprise will give em
ployment to hundreds , and scatter
thousands of dollars in this community
at a time when a dollar has a value far
exceeding one hundred cents. Because
this money will at once pass into cir
culation stimulating all classes of busi
ness and bringing renewed inspiration
; o all. Because the enterprise is not a
scheme nor an experiment , but will cer
tainly bring back a handsomer return
than any similar sum this precinct can
nvest. For the reason , we repeat , that
twill be strictly business and consoicu-
ously sensible so to do. Ten thousand
dollars is a comparatively small amount
and the burden will be light falling up
on so many shoulders and upon a valu
ation which will be largely increased
> y the ditch itself in raising the price
of land alone. Be it far from any mane
o throw a straw in the way of irriga-
ion or any other project having for its
object the betterment of the condition
of this country and people. Red Wil-
ow county expects every citizen to delis
lis duty and to do it nobly and unself-
shly. She expects every loyal son to
act heroically at this momentous hour
when so much is hanging in the bal
ances. THE TRIBUNE calls this peo-
) le to the support of the South
side Irrigation Ditch because it is pre
eminently the best thing in sight ; and
action must be prompt. Culbertson is
moving steadily toward the goal hav-
ng voted nearly double the amount
asked by the South Side folks. Indian-
nola is striking blows in the same di-
ection now has corps of engineers in
he field is full of enthusiasm and
will vote bonds we understand. Other
owns less able than we are doing earn
est work. Shall McCook with all her
wasted enterprise and snap be left
lolding the bag , while our neighbors
capture the game ? THE TRIBUNE has
confidence in the good sense and sound
udgment of this people and cannot
accept such a humiliating conclusion.
? nt urerea the friends of irrigation on
o renewed and redoubled efforts , feei
ng assured that the citizens of this
irecinct need but to be intelligently m-
'ormed as to the spendid advantages
o be derived from irrigation , to bring
them out under that banner to a man.
We feel it our duty to urge this matter
most persistently. It is fraught with
too much of importance , vital import
ance , to fail. To be of benefit this
season , the ditch must be under way at
once and must be pushed with all vigor.
[ Jet us be alive to the demands of the
iour , putting aside everything but an
lonest and intelligent desire for the
common weal. Unquestionably irriga
tion will accomplish much for us ; and
doubtless a few thousand dollars spent
in aiding the construction of a ditch
such as the South Side is guaranteed
to be will be the best paying invest
ment we can make at this time. Furth
ermore , there is a valuable water right
to protect The appropriation claimed
) y the South Side company is next to
that of the Culbertson company the
most valuable on the river , and priority
of rights is a vital point in this matter
of irrigation. At all hazards this key
stone to the whole situation should be
preserved intact ; and to do so requires
the continued expenditure of consider
able money. There is no time to waste.
Flowers ! Flowers / /
I have just received a large invoice
of house and bedding plants. Call and
see them at the store.
MBS. J. L. GRAY , McCook.
West Denmson street.
IT WAS A SOCIAL
In Fact as Well as in Name ,
and an Eminently Suc
cessful One , Too.
The individual members of McCook
Lodge No. 61 , A. 0. U. W. , are con
structed on a wise" and under such
specifications , that when we state that
their social , Monday evening , in Meek
er ball , was a success , it means every
thing the word implies : That the at
tendance was large , embracing man ]
visiting brethren. That the interest
and fraternal enthusiasm manifestec
were intense. That the exercises "were
brim full of attraction and excellence
That the spread was all the stomach oi
man could desire.
The regular session of the lodge pre
ceded the social , fourteen applications
for membership being received , which
will raise the strength of lodge 61 to
over 140.
A pleasant feature of the affair was
the presentation of three badges to
members who had been conspicuously
active in securing new members tor the
order. The badges were solid golden
and of handsome and appropriate de
sign. J. H. O'Neil , J. F. Heber and
Edwin Ellis wear the badges on their
lapels. Grand Master Workman Tate
made the presentation remarks in his
usual , felicitous strain.
Prof. Reizenstein assisted by Miss
Josephine Bui lard at the piano and
Mr. C. W. Barnes with the horn dis
coursed sweet music at various inter
vals with pleasing effect.
Among the visiting brethren were
from Trenton Lodge No. 20 : A. W.
Tarvin , A. L. Taylor , A. McConnell ,
J. A. Snyder , G. W. Benjamin and
Lewis Beardslee. From Culbertson
Lodge No. 105 : G. W. Carter , W. M.
MillsJR. Barnes , H. Blum , S. E. Solo-
non , W. D. Wildman , A. H. Stearns ,
H. C. Benedict , F. B. Risley , J. A.
Kirk , F. M. Rose. From Stratton : J.
P. Price , and A. W. Parker. From
Edison : R. H. Rohr and H. L. Ayer.
? rom Indianola : Walter Rowland.
HIS NATAL DAY.
Unexpected pleasures have added
zest for us. So it was with L. B.
Stiles on Saturday evening last , his
wenty-eighth birthday , when a com-
iany of his neighbors and friends drop-
> ed into the Stiles residence and pro
ceeded to make themselves at home.
? act requires the statement that Mrs.
Stiles was in the conspiracy , the elab
orate and elegant repast spread on the
occasion will admit of no other explana-
ion. The supper duly honored , the
company settled down to a friendly
game of " high five , " which was fol-
owed with enthusiasm until the hour
uggcsted the approach of an other
lay. Mr. Stiles will further remember
, he happy occasion from the pretty me
mento left by his friends.
The guests were : Mr. and Mrs. J.
? . Bullard , Mr. and Mrs. Alexander
Campbell , Mr. and Mrs. J. Albert
Wells , Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Kimmell ,
Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Oyster , Mr. and
Mrs. C. T. Brewer , Mr. and Mrs. G. A.
Noren , Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Babcock ,
\Irs. \ Z. L. Kay , Miss M. J. Corwin.
Council Proceedings.
At the regular session of the city
council held on Wednesday evening the
'ollowing business was transacted ,
Councilmen Knights , Kay , LaTourette
and Menard , Clerk Kelley and Attorney
LeHew being present.
Bills as follows were allowed :
GENERAL FUND.
State Journal Co. , -3 8.75
C. F.BabcocK CO
Frees & llocknell Lumber Co. , . . . 1C.30
McCook Monitor 9.00
Frank Carruth & Co. , 159.90
McCook Tribune , 11.00
Wm. Anderson , 1.50
Joseph Menard , 2.03
OCCUPATION FUXD.
J. H. Bennett , 550.00
J.H. O'Neil 50.00
Alex. McManigal , 40.00
William Huber , 73
WATEI : FUND.
Lincoln Land Co S317.00
April Weather Forecasts.
7 to 13 Very changeable , with high
) leak winds , then mild.
14 to 20 Fair , then showers , a slight
snow , and heavy rains. r
21 to 25 Very showery , followed
with heavy rains.
26 to 30 Milder weather , warm and
pleasant rains.
Farmers , Don't Raise Smutty Wheat ,
When for about one cent per bushel
rou can treat your seed wheat with
Blue Vitriol. Chenery , at the City
Drug Store"sells it at bed rock prices.
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Ladies French Dongola Kid
hand turned shoes , every
pair warranted , at
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Ladies Fine Dongola Boots
FOR
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Ladies Fine Kid Boots !
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We Save You
20 Per Cent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
EPISCOPAL Regular semi-monthly
ervices at Meeker hall by the Rev.
Samuel F. Meyers of Holdrege.
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METHODIST Usual services in the
morning by the pastor. In the evening
he postponed song service will be held.
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CONGREGATIONAL Services next
Sunday morning and evening at the
Congregational church , by D. L. Mc-
Jride. Morning subject , "CHRIST'S
RESURRECTION. " Evening subject ,
THE RESURRECTION BODY. " Evening
ervice at 8 o'clock , C. T.
The postponed Easter services at
he Lutheran church , Sunday evening ,
were eminently successful , and attract-
d a crowded house. The exercises
were by the children of the Sunday
School. Thev were of an interesting
haracter , appropriate , significant and
well rendered. Ihe edifice was decor
ated neatly and with propriety. Much
credit is due Mr. Hall for the results
accomplished , the training of the little
ones as well as the decorations being
lis painstaking handiwork.
THE CITY ELECTION.
Following is an abstract of the votes
cast ac the city election , held on Tues
day , April 7th , 1891 :
This week we publish a CORRECTED
statement of the condition of the Bank
of McCook at the close of business
February 21st , 1891 , to which we call
attention , an error having inadverdent-
y been made in the publication of
Feb. 27th.
Call for "Heliotrope , " the best 5 cent
cigar on earth , at
CHENERY'S CITY DRUG STORE.
Pearline meal the finest in the mar
ket. POTTER & EASTERDAY.
Staple and Fane ; Groceries at Noble's.