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gi : find one coupon inside each 2 ounce ba and two coupons
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Send coupons with name and address to
BIACKWEIIlS DURHAM TOBACCO CO. Durham N. C.
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' Buy a bad of this Celebrated Smoking Tobacco , and read the
coupon , which gives a list of other premiums and how to get them.
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Until sold we offer our entire stock of
the above named lines at the
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Regular Price. Slaughter Price.
Best Work Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28 00 $22 00
Best Buggy Harness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I8 oo ro oo
Good Buggy Harness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S oo 5 00
Fine Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , See 10 00
' Best Bridles round checks per pair 5 00 3 50
I Best Collars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 25 150
i Best Collars , patent fastener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 50 175
Best Buggy Collars. . . . . . . . . . 2 50 125
Best Tick Faced Collars. . . . . . I 25 35
, Conrmo Tick Faced Collars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 60
Halters , i ; ( inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 So
Halters , i inch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 70
Sweat Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 30
Breast Straps , 14 inch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 35
Hip Breeching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a 50 t 50
Harness Oil , pint cans. . , 25 15
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GEO. NOCKNELL , B. M. FREES , W , F. LAWSON , I. A. PENNELL ,
President. V President. Cashier. Asst Cashier.
A. CAMPBELL. FRANK HARRIS.
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List of Delegates.
The following delegates were elected ,
Wednesday , without opposition , to the
i convention tomorrow :
FIRST PRECINCT-S. L. Green , V.
Franklin , H. H. Troth , J. A. Wilcox ,
H. H. Easterday , William Darlington ,
C. W. Barnes , J. . Kelley , E. H. Doan ,
SECOND PRECINCT-C. G. Holmes ,
R. B. Archibald , C , E. Eldred , 1V T ,
Coleman , H. H. Berry , C. F. Babcock ,
w. W. Archibald.
THIRD PRECINCT john Whittaker ,
Gottlieb Orman , R J.Predmore , Anthony
Probst , L. W. Cox , C. G. Coglizer , John
Wentz :
FOURTH PRECINCT-E. L. haycock ,
A , E. Owen , C. B Gray , M. E. Horner ,
John Shepherd , Ed. Jordan , Hugh
Brown , G. W. Foster , Lewis Casten.
To the Ladles of McCook and
Vicinity.
Since the Retirement from Business of
the only Exclusive dry goods establishment -
ment in McCook , we have decided to enlarge -
large our stock and carry a full and corn-
' plete line of dry goods.
In a day or so our new goods will be
here , consisting of the latest patterns in
all lines of summer dress goods. The
ladies of McCook and vicinity are cordially -
dially invited to come and inspect our
stock ; we will take pleasure in showing
our goods whether you purchase or not.
Yours ResPeetfull Yt
MCCOOK MERCANTILE Co.
Card of Thanks.
To everyone who in any way assisted
me in my late bereavement I wish ,
through these columns to extend my
most heartfelt thanks ,
J. S. MAHANNA.
Plenty of Farms for Rent.
A number of good farms for rent.
Call early and get yotir choice. Apply
to P. A.VELLS , over Citizens bank.
Frank Stockttm's new story , "Mrs ,
Cliff's " which in the
Yacht" , begins April
Cosmopolitan , promises to be one of the
most interesting ever written by that
ftscinatingstoryteller. Readers of "The
Adventures of Captain Horn" will find
in " Cliff's Yacht"
"Mrs. something that
they have been waiting for.
The advance announcement of the
Nebraska state fair and exposition states
that the date has been fixed at from .
August 27th to September 5th , in
Omaha. 1l 1 l
Try McConnell 's Balsam for that
cough. Price 25 cents.
-KniAllle sells pack- }
ag'e and bulk seeds of
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all kinds. 1
Notice to Remove Pig Pens. Etc.
By virtue of a city ordinance , no person -
son shall be allowed to keep or maintain
any hogs , in an enclosure or otherwise , t
about their premises witbiu the city
limits of the city of McCook , and those
having same at the present time are I
hereby notified to discontinue the maintenance - a
tenance of same at once. S
ED. JORDAN , Marshal.
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To California in a Tourist Sleeper.
The Burlington Route personally con-
ducted once-a-week excursions to Colorado - s
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rado , Utah and California are just the I
things for people of moderate means.
Cheap , respectable , comfortable , expe-
ditious. They leave Omaha every Thursday -
day and go through , without change , to
San Francisco and Los Angeles. The
tourist sleepers in which excursionists
travel are carpeted , upholstered in ratan c
and have spring seats , spring backs ,
mattresses , blankets ; curtains , pillows ,
etc. Only $5 for a double berth , wide
enough and bigenough for two. The route
lies through Denver , Colorado Springs ,
the wonderful canyons and peaks of the
Rockies , Salt Lake and Sacramento.
For rates and also for illustrated folder
giving full information , call on the nearest -
est agent of the Burlington Route or
write to J. Francis , G. P. & T. A. ,
Omaha , Neb.
When Baby was sick , we gave her Castorfa.
When she was a Child , she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss , she clung to Castoria.
when she had Children , she gave them Castorta ,
Chamberlain's Eye and Shin Ointment r
Is unequalled for Eczema , Fetter , Salt-
Rheum , Scald Head , Sore Nipples , Chapped
Hands , Itching Piles , Burns , Frost Bites ,
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lids.
For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
TO HORSE OWNERS.
For putting a horse in a fine healthy condition -
dition try Dr. Cady's Condition Powders
They tone up the system , aid digestion , cureless
loss of appetite , relieve constipation , correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms , giving
new life to an old or over-worked horse. 25
cents per package. For sale by druggists
Try than 15 cent box
paper at THE TBnui
office. ' Toi.'th 25 cts.
Also cheaper g'rales.
Kni1)1)le sells seeds ,
package and bulb , allw
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hinds ill stock.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
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 Register -
ister or Receiver at McCook , Nebraska , on
Saturday , May 9th , iS96 , viz : SEVERT
0. ROUGE , who made homestead entry number -
ber 9,557 , for the northwest quarter of section
twenty-eight , in township five , north of range
twenty-nine , west of the sixth principal meridiH
an. He names the followingwitnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of , said land , viz : Andrew P. Larson , Louis tf
Danz , of Quick , Nebraska , Hubert Beach , go
Irving 1V. Spaulding , of Box Elder , Ne-
braska. A. S. CAMPBELL , of
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DON'T TOBACCO SPIT OR SMOKE
YOUR LIFE AWAY ?
Is the truthful and startling title of a book
about No.To-Bac the harmless guaranteed
tobacco habit cure that braces u te nicotin-
lzed nerves , eliminates nicotine oison makes
weak men regain strength , vigor and mann
hood. You run no physical or financial risk ,
as Nee Bac is sold by druggists everywhere
under a guarantee to cure or money refunded.
Book free. Address Sterling Remedy Co.
New York or Chicago. d I9-I r.
'Sold by McConnell & Co. McCook , Neb.
Children Cry for Pitcher's Ca sterna.
It will be an agreeable surprise to persons
subject to attacks of bilious colic to learn that
prompt relief may be had by taking Cham-
berlam's Colic , Cholera and Diarr has hems
edy. In many instances the attack may be
prevented by taking this remedy as soon as
the first symptoms of the disease appear. 2
and 50 cent bottles for sale by McConnell
Co. , druggists.
Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria ,
This is to certify that on May iith , I walked
to Melick's drug store on a pair of crutches
and bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for inflammatory rheumatism which had
crippled me up. After using three bottles I
am completely cured. I can cheerfully recom
mend it.-Charles 1 I. Wetzel , Sunbury , Pa.
Sworn and subscribed to before me on
August Io , IS9I.-Walter Shipman j. P. For
sale at 50 cents per bottle by McConnell &
Co , , druggists.
Children Cry for Pitcher's Castora i .
During the winter of 1883 , F. M. Martin of
Long Beach , West Va. , contracted a severe
cold which left him with a cough. In speaking -
ing of how he cured it lie says : "I used several -
eral kinds of cough syrup but found no relief
until I bought a bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy , which ielieved me almost instantly -
stantly , and in a short time brought about a
complete cure. When troubled with acough
or cold use this remedy and you will not find
it necessary to try several kinds before you
get relief. It has been in the market forever
over twenty years and constantly grown in
favor and popularity. For sale at 25 and 50
cents per bottle by McConnell S Co. , druggists.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
State of Nebraska , Red Willow county , ss. :
Notice is hereby given to all persons having
claims and demands against Michael Travers ,
deceased , that the time fixed for filing claims
against the estate is six months from the toth
day of April , 1896. All persons are required
to present their claims with vouchers to the
county judge of said county at his office therein -
in on or before the Sth day of October , IS96 ,
and all claims so filed will be heard before
said judge on the loth day of October , 1896 , at
one o'clock , p. iii. Dated this 19th day of
larch iS96. ISAAC M. SMITrl ,
( True copy.20. . County Judge.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land 0l1ice at McCook , Nebraska , Febru-
try itth,1896. Notice is hereby given that
the following-named settler has filed notice of
us intention to make final proof in support of
tis claim , and that said proof will be made
before Register or Receiver at McCool , Ne-
braskaon April 7th,1Sg6viz : WILLIAM I1.
CU'1 I AR , II. E. No. 9,789 , for the northwest
quarter , section 9 , township 5 north , range 30
vest , sixth principal meridian. lie names
he following witnesses to prove his continuous - -
ous residence upon and cultivation of said
andviz : Phillip RoemersheuserAnton Braun ,
cter Remheimer , of Oshorn , N ebraska , John
Brain , of Zimmer , Nebraska. ,
2.14-fits. A. S. CASIl'BEi.L , Register.
SIIERiFF's SALE.
By virtue of an order of sale issued from
he district court of Red Willow county , Ne-
braskaunder a decree , in an action wherein
Oliver 2I.1-1yde is plaintiff and James A.
'iper et al. are defendants , to me directed
tnd delivered , I shall expose to public
ale and sell to the highest bidder for
cash , at the south door of the court
Louse at Indianola , Nebraska , on April 27th ,
896 , at the hour of one o'clock p. m , the fol-
owing described real estate , to-wir : 'l'he
northwest quarter of section three , in town-
hip four , north , in range twenty nine , west of
f the sixth principal meridian , in Red 1Vil-
ow County , Nebraska.
Dated March 23. 1896. J. R. HEEL ,
Sheriff of Reel Willow County.
1V. S. Morlan , Attorney. 3.27.5ts.
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Chase County , and Beat
, rice , Nebraska. Itange ,
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Frenchman creeks , in
Chase county , Nebraska.
Brand as cut on sideof -
. some animals , on hip and
sides of some , or any-
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as lust received a new stock of OLOTH6
id TRIMMINGS. If you want a good stag -
ag suit made at the very lowest prices for
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Its merits so well known that it seems a work 'Castorla , ' and shall always continuo to do
of supererogation to endorse it. Few am the so , as it has invariably produced beneficial ' .
Intelligent families who do not keep Castorla results. "
within easy reach. " EDW1 7 F. PLaDEE , M. D. ,
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nuke the 1)rices right oip the same
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Stock of Iron , Lead and Sewer Pipe , Brass Goods , Pumps and Boiler Trlm
wings. Agent for Halliday , Eclipse and Waupun Wind MilL '
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This Famou Meeieaycures ,
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dons , evil dreams ,
impotency and wasting diseases caused
poutJfulerrarsorexcessca.Contalnsnoopiates. by
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andbloodbailder.Makesthepaleandpunyatroa .
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