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A full line of
Mixed Paints , Varnishes ,
Brushes , Alabastine. Etc.
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I am delivering an extra pure , clear quality of ice , Drift
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cents a hundred pounds. Wait for my wagon.
HERE ARE MAHY
USES FORTe
To dean tombstones. To renew oil-cloth. To renovate paint. To brighten metals.
To polish knives , To scrub floors. To wash out sinks. To scour bath-tubs.
To clean dishes. To whiten marble. To remove rust. To scour kettles.
EVERYBODY USES IT.
Dentists to clean falie teeth , Engineers to cleam parti of machines. Housemaids rt > scrub marbl * floors.
Bnrgeona to poliih their Initrnmcnti. Ministers to renorat * old chapels. Chemists to remove some sUIns.
Confectioner ! to iconr their pans. Sextons to clean tha tombstones. Carvers to sharpen their knives.
Mechanic * to brighten their tools. Hostlers on brasses and white horses. Shrewd ones to scour old straw hats
Cooks to clean the kitchen sick. Artists to clean their palattes. Soldiers to brighten their arms.
Painters to cltaa off surfaces. Wheelman to clean bicycles. Renovators to clean carpets.
EVERY ONE FINDS A NEW USE.
= DEALERS INE
LUMBER !
SASH , DOOKS , BLINDS , CEMENT , LIME ,
Also Hard and Soft Coal.
B. & M. Meat Market.
FRESH AND SALT
MEATS ,
BACON. BOLOGNA ,
CHICKENS ,
TURKEYS , &C. , ic.
R , A. COUPE & CO. , Props.
OH THE FRONTIER.
Our motto in starting out was , "to take
everything as we found it and make the best
of it , " but there were times when in loneliness
and homesickness , I would stand at the tent
door and pondsr the wisdom of our coming
to this country ; and seeing my shadow cast by
the burning sun on the parched earth , I found
myself tearfully wondering : "Is it possible
this is I ! and this NEBRASKA and not Ken
tucky ! " I was indeed transplanted , but must
confess after nearly twenty years , though I've
never been out of the county , have not taken
root.
I lay on my pallet and saw toads hopping ;
and centipedes were the bane of my life.
Rattlesnakes of enormous size abounded
and gartersnakcs four feet long and bugs and
worms of all kinds ; but the most appalling
pests were the mesquites ! We were not ac
customed to them ; never had seen but a few ,
but they were a terror here. It was impossi
ble for the men to work in the woods without
some kind of pungent oil on face , hands and
neck and a towel over the head ; and when it
happened to be damp or cloudy , my life was
a misery.
One impression made at first has never
been effaced. The dark , swift , silent water of
the creek always seemed like the stealthy
tread of the Indian ; as different from the
noisy , babbling brooks , rollicking over the
pebbly bottom to which I was accustomed , a
the loquacity of the white man was different
from the taciturnity of the Indian. The wind
murmuring through the trees seemed as if it
must be the muttcrings and meanings and
wailings of the departed Indians. The large
trees by the creek were worn smooth and
glossy by the buffalo rubbing against them
and hair w as caught here and there , and the
trampled ground showed where they came to
drink and rest in the shade.
Wood rats were numerous and there was
nothing they could handle but what they car
ried off. One of the settlers had a store on
his claim and traded in hides and furs. There
was one family with several boys , and the
trader offered these boys ten cents a piece for
rat hides. When they took him two hundred
and forty in one batch , he told them he didn't
want any more ! We laughed at him about
lulling his market so soon.
The soldiers were slalioncd here for our
protection , and the sound of the bugle at camp
recalled war times. Some of them came to
our tent and were kind to me , when I was
hurt , from being thrown from a running wag
on. I suppose they , too , classed me as a
'tenderfoot , " for I was ignorant of military
etiquette and knew nothing of the CASTE of
he Regular Army. I remembered the high-
oned privates during the Civil War. I had
much to learn !
It become necessary , during the fall , to re
plenish our provisions , get flooring , shingles ,
doors and windows for our log house , which J.
was building. This involved a trip of one
hundred and eight or ten miles as to distance
and two weeks as to time and the question
was , what was I to do. The only woman on
this side of the creek , in a tent during winter !
the other setllers were all on the olher side
of Ihe creek , and a strip of dense woods be
tween. One of the soldiers had been very
kind , when I lay suffering with spinal trouble
and he heard us discussing the situation and
he , wishing to show still further kindness.pro-
posed that we speak to the Col. and he would
detail soldiers , two at a time , to stand guard
over me during the night ! I told him I should
be more afraid of the soldiers than of what
they would protect me from. He said , they
all knew how I had been hurt , and what kind
of a lady I was , and there wasn't a man but
what would do all he could for me. If ever a
woman fell desolate , it was I , during J.'s
absence.
At first , buffalo and antelope were plenty.
Afterwards , it become the custom to go "on a
hunt" for winter's supply of meat. Sometimes
the men would be gone only a few days , but
as game grew scarcer , eight and ten and more
clays , and , as is always the case , to the lonely
watcher at home the tfme seems longest.
One morning I was standing in the tent
door waiting for J. to come. He had gone
around a bend in the creek , to try to shoot a
buffalo , which had come down there. Saw
something coming from the soldiers' camp
which looked like women , I wondered why
they wore such short dresses. As they drew
nearer , I found they had no dresses on at all ,
and then it flashed upon me.it must be Indians !
My heait seemed lo stop beating , but I man
aged to keep calm and smile when they came
up and shook hands. One of the setllers had
only a few days before lurned back from a
hunt on account of the Indians , and he had
casually remarked to me , that no matler how
dirty and bloody an Indian's hand was , I
must not refuse to shake hands. I remember
ed that , but when they asked "Where my
while man was , " I was afraid lo say he wasn't
there. I did not know what to do didn't
know what they were or where they came
from. They were the Pawnees , however , on
their return from their annual hunt. All that
day and all the next they kept coming until I
was pretty well tired out. The soldiers had
told us , since morning , not to give them any
thing to eat , if we did , the whole tribe would
be Ihere. Once again I was frighlened. There
were eight at the lenl , when five of Ihem slart-
ed off , but came running back , saying in their
way , that there was a buffalo out there and
they wanted "the white man" to get his gun.
J. got on his horse and went over the hill ,
when a tall Ponca , came , shook his head , leer
ed and said , "Now ! White man gone ! MUST
have some to eat ! " I said , "No ! " He look
ed quite threatening , but it was only done to
scare me , as the soldiers were near and he
didn't dare to harm me. The Col. said , "J.
should have picked up a stick and struck
him. " They all called me "Squaw. " The
next day J. was in the palch of corn and
twenty or more Indians around him , when
this same Ponca came and asked for water-
melen. J. said , "No ! You bad Indian ! You
scare Squaw ! " "Me good Indian ! Me no
skeer Squaw ! " he replied. One chief they
said he was came to the tent and asked for
breakfast. J. told me to put on a plate w hat
I intended him to have and not give him any
more. He saw where I put the eatables and
when he wanted more , he pointed to the box ,
saying , "Squaw coffee ! Squaw lasses ! " and I
hurried to give him what he demanded. He
kept looking at me and when he was through
eating , went to his pony and talked to J. he
motioned to me and said "Squaw , " and I al
ways Ihought he wanted to trade his pony for
me , though J. did not so understand him.
Afterwards when we were in company , I al
ways joked J. about it , telling how I stood in
fear and trembling , knowing how impecunious
he was , I was afraid he would make the trade !
We lived in the tent fourteen months , then
moved into the log house , with one more in
family , for one cold , stormy Easter , our little
firstling came to us. Nol a physician within
one hundred miles we had primitive ways.
In sickness my husband was physician , nurse ,
friend , washerwoman and cook. The scourge
of grasshoppers come upon us , three years in
succession. Various plans were resorled to ,
to prevent their ravages , but all of no avail.
Smokes Were made , burning sulphur dragged
over the field , two persons , each taking the
end of a rope going oer the corn , but we
sat on ourjporch and would see the growing
crops disappear as if by magic , only the bare
stalks remaing. The trees in Ihe woods were
stripped and sometimes they were in such
clouds as to cast a shadow on the ground and
dim the sunshine. They looked like smoke
as they rose from the hori/cm and disappeared
below it. We managed lo buy a sow , but hav
ing nothing to feed her , had to kill her , con
vert the whole into sausage and then boil in
waler , because Ihere was no fal lo cook il
olherwise. Polalo bugs were destructive , too.
We went through the patch time and again ,
with a stick to knock them into a pan and put
them into boiling water , but still they destroy
ed Ihe crop. Afterwards , in later years , we
golin reach of Paris Green and this enemy
was conquered. Ropes were scarce , and J.
learned of the soldiers how lo braid rawhide
and he braided lariats one hundred feet long.
The lariat was used for all purposes. Horses
and cows were tied out , and if a hog kept
gelling oul of Ihe pen , or a rooster scratch
up Ihe garden , or an old gobber persisl in
sliling , Ihe lariat was resorled lo and Ihe of
fender fastened to a slake. Various kinds of
meat were Iried in limes of scarcity. Before
the I3ostonian become disgusted with the life
and left.he cooked and ale prairie dog and pro
nounced it good. One of our neighbors gave
us parl of a beaver and I liked Ihe spicy flavor.
Some of Ihe hardships would be beller lold
lhan written , and would be appreciated by
mothers. Sometimes when J. would go on one
of the necessary Irips for provisions , I h.id to
undergo what would be appalling to those
who know nothing of a new country. Drouths
added to the privations and prairie fires lo
Ihe labor. One lime a fire rushed in burning a
quanlily of fencing. Another lime , one came
on us so fiercely , while J. was busy al one
place , my little boy had to help me fight near
the house. Thefne small children were shut
up in the sod house , in which we Ihen li\ed ,
and while my cldesl and I were trying to save j
the hay stack I looked back and saw the huge
flames rolling from the burning wood-pile over
the top of the house. Fortunalely Ihe heavy
timbers under the dirl did nol lake fire , as Ihe
usual pole and willow roof would have done.
That night we were lee much exhausted lo
cook anylhing lo eat , so we gave Ihe children
whal Ihere was , gingersnaps and J. and I ,
very hungry went to bed , but not to sleep.
This fire burned a mile of fence , which had
only been built lhal summer , and from being
overhealedmy hair came oul.
And so Ihe years passed , bringing cares and
trials. One by one lillle urchins came to us ,
until we contribuled four boys and two girls to
the native population. Changes were con
stantly taking place , and at one time nearly
vcrybody was away ; those who had not left
for good , were seeking work elsewhere , so , for
months at a time , I did not see a woman. One
miserable summer was ended with the "In-
nian Scare , " which forms an epoch in our
lives. Sometime I'll lell about that and of
the society and the gradual settling up. Much
more might be said , but this is written lhat the
young people of to-day , enjoying all the ad
vantages which have come with modern im
provements , may Know what women's lives
were in the early days. The manner of living
lacking even the picturesqueness of the old
counlry peasanliy ; with nothing to develop the
heroic sides of our nature. ENDURANCE was
the quality most needed by the pioneer wo
men of Southwestern Nebraska !
HUMPHREYS'
Dit. HuMMiiiEYs'SPECIFICS are scientifically and
carefully prepared prescriptions ; used for many
years la private practice with succcss.and Tor over
thirty years used by the people. Every single Spe-
clttc la a special euro for the disease named.
These Specifics euro without drugging , purg
ing or reducing the system , and are In fact and
deed the sovereign remedies of theWorld.
IJ3TOFPni.VClrAI.hO3. CURES. T1UCES.
FeversCongestion. Inflammations. . .25
WorniH. Worm Fever. Worm Colic..25
Cryiner Colic , or Teethlngof Infants .ii
Uiurrucn , of Children or Adults 155
Dy entery , Griping. Bilious Colic V5
Cholera ftlorbiiH , Vomiting US
C'ouffliH , Cold , Bronchitis 545
Neurnltcia , Toothache.Faceacho , i5
Headaches , Sick Heartache. Vertigo.If 5
Dyspepsia , Bilious Stomach ti
SupprcHHcd or Painful Periods..ii.
WliHCH , too Profuse Periods :
IFICS
H > Itoveruiui Ague , Uliliis , juuurla . .1(1
1'iles , BllnU orlllecdiiiR . 3D
Oplitluiliiiy , or Sore , or Weak Ejcs .5(1
It ) Ciitiirrh , Inlluciiz.- ! , Cold IntliuIIuud.SU
20 Whooping Cough , Violent Coughs. .50
1 AMthniii , Oppressed Breathing . 5Q
t > t > Ear Discharges , Impaired Hearing .50
22 Scrofula , Enlarged Glands. Swelling. 5O
24 ( iuncrnl Deliillty.PhysIcal Weakness. 5O
25 Uropsy , and beauty Secretions . .50
Sea Sicjcncss , blckuessfrom Riding .50
Kidney Diseano . 5O
Ncrvoun Debility Seminal Wcak-
ness , or Involuntary Discharges. . . .l.QO
Sore Month , ( 'linker . 5O
Urinary Weakness. Wetting Bed. .50
I'ainful I'cruxlM , with Spasm . 5Q
DinraHCHof thclIearM'alpItatlonl.OO
Epilepsy , bpasni. ht. Vims' Banco. . l.OO
Diphtheria. Ulcerated Sore Throat. .50
Chronic Congestions & Eruptions .50
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HUMPHREYS' MEDICINE CO. ,
Cor. William and John Streets , Now York.
HUMPHREYS' VETERINARY SPECIFICS.-
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care of Domestic Animals Horses , Cattle , Sheep ,
Hogs and Poultry Sent free. HUMPHREYS'
MEDICINE Co. , cor. William and John Sts. . N. y.
HONG SING LAUNDRY.
White Shirts , 10 cents.
Cuffs 5 cents.
Urnlei shirts , 3 for 25 cents.
HONG SING LAUNDRY.
JT-
Consumption Cund.
An old physic-inn , retired from practice ,
imvlnfr bad placed In Ins Imnds by HIJ East In-
dlii missionary iho formula of a slmplo vcgct-
ulilo remedy Tor the speedy mid permanent
cure of Consumption. Bronchitis. Catarrh ,
Abtbmiiandall throat and IMHK Affections ,
also a positive and radical euro for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous ComplalntB. after
having tested its wonderful curative powers
in thousands of cased , bus felt It his duty to
mnko It known to his suffering follows. Actu
ated by this motive and n dcsiru to relieve
human sufferinK. I will nond free of chargo. to
all who desire It. this rooipe. in German.
French or BnKlish. with full directions for pro-
purlntr and ushiK. Sent by mull by addressing
with stamp , namlnirthls paner.V. . A. Noyes ,
820 Powers' Illock. Rochester. N. Y. IW-ly.
Merit Wins.
Wodeslro toBaytoourcitlzonsthntforyoars
wo have been soiling Dr. King's Now Discovery
for Consumption. Ur. King s Now Life Pills.
HucUcirs Arnica Salve and Electric Ulttore ,
andbavonovcr handled remedies that soli as
well or that have given such universal satis
faction. Wo do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time , and we stand ready to refund the
purchase price If satisfactory results do not
follow their use. These remedies have won
their great popularity purely on their merits.
5.Mt8. : A. McMir.r.KN , Druggist.
Buck fen's Arnica Salve.
THE HKSTSALVE in the world for cuts , sores ,
bruises , ulcers , salt rheum , fever sores , tetter ,
chapped hand * , chilblains , corns , and all skin
eruptions , and positively cures plies , or no
pay required. It Is guaranteed to give por-
tect satisfaction or money refunded. Price
j cents per hor. For sale by A. MuMillen.
Humphreys' Specific Ho. 10
Cures Dyspepsia , Indigestion. Biliousness
and Constipation. For poor appetite , weak
stomach , sluggish liver , feeble kidneys , de
pressed strength , want of vigor , and as an
anti-bilious and anti-malarial protective and
cure it has no equal. Thousands are cured by
it. Sold by dealers.
DRYSDALE
THE
TAILOR ,
From New York City , lias the most com
plete stock of Spring and Summer ( Joods.for
men's wear , between Lincoln and Denver.
His stoie is just icplcte with the latest nov
elties from New York and Chicago , and as
lie buys strictly for cash he can afford to give
you first class Clothing at very reasonable
prices. He has guaranteed every garment
he has made up in McCook for "nearly six
j'eais and has never had a misfit in that time.
Call and see him. One door north of the
Commeicial House.
THE LARGEST * - * -
AND
- FINEST STOCK.
E. A. COLE
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Wishes to call public attention to the fact
that he bus received more goods which makes 1i i
bis the largest and ilncst stock to select from
in McCook. He guarantees a fit and his prices
ore the lowest in McCook. Two doors west of
Citizens iinnk.
CWdren Cry for Pitcher's Castoria.
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AUTHORIZED CAPITAL , CAPITAL AND SURPLUS ,
$60,000. * <
GEORGE HOCKNELL , President. B. M. FREES , Vies President. W.F. LAWSON , Ca&hier.
A. CAMPBELL , Director. 5. L. GREEN , Director.
The Citizens Bank of McGook ,
Incorporated under State Laws.
Paid Up Capital , $50OOO.
-DOES A
General Banking Business ,
Collections made on all accessible points. Drafts drawn
directly on principal cities in Europe. Taxes paid
for non-residents. Money to loan on farming
. " lands , city and personal property.
Tickets For Sale to and from Europe
OFFICERS :
' V. FRANKLIN , President. JOHN K. CLAEK , Vice Pres.
H A. C. EBERT , Cashier. THOS. I. GLASSCOTT , Ass. Cash.
% CORRESPONDENTS :
The First National Hank , Lincoln Nebrska.
? The Chemical National Bank , New York City.
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i Hotel ,
H. M. WOLF. PROPRIETOR.
DAVID C. BENEDICT , CLERK.
Headquarters for Traveling Men ,
I Electric lights , hot and cold water baths ,
* free bus to all trains , and strictly first class
' in all of its appointments.