1 HE DOES ?
1 This well known an
I esteemed citizen buy
I his Stationery at firs
I door south of the eour
I house , where nice lin
1 of Plain and Fane
1 Writing Papers , botl
1 in boxes and bulk , eaj
i be bought very eheaj
I DO YOU ?
I Free Bicycles.
I The State Journal is offering a firs
I class bicycle free to any person who wi
H get up a club of ioo yearly subscribe !
I for the Semi-Weekly Journal at $ l c
1 each. The bicycles are covered bj' i
I , strong a guarantee as any $ roo.oo whet
I J and are first-class in every respect. An
I young man or woman can now earn
I bicycle. If you find you cannot get th
1 required nntnber , a liberal cash cominh
R sion will be allowed you' for each on
H ' " you do get. You are sure to be pai
J well for what you do. You can get al
I * ' your friends and neighbors to take th
j Semi-Weekly State Journal at $ r.oo
I year. Address State Journal , Lincoln
\ Nebraska.
' . For Sale.
i -
; | Lots i and 2 , in block 23 , original Me
Cook. Write to G. W. Jacobson , Free
dom , Illinois.
_ . _ _ _
1
Estimate of Expenses.
j Estimate of the necessary expenses of Rei
Willow County , State of Nebraska , for th
year 1897 :
County bond $ 3,000.0
North Valley bond 1,000.0
"Willow Grove bond 2,000.0
• Indianola bo.nd 200.01
hartley Village bond 500.0
School District bond 7,000.0
County General 12,000.0
County Bridge 6,000.0
County Road 3,000.0
1 Soldiers'Relief 500.0
j High School * 1,500.0
By order of the Board of County Commis
sioners of Red Willow County , Nebraska
January r 3th , 1897. R. A. Green ,
May i4-4ts. County Clerk
1 Hog
I Millet
. . .FOR"SALE BY. . .
BULLARD&Co.
i ;
. . . BUSHEL. . .
Ofllf 75 U.
L..PER
GOLD AND SILVER PLATIN
A. Process That la. Described an Simple
a Professional.
. The following is a very simple met !
for gold and silver plating : Take
ounce of nitrate of silver , which
made as follows : One ounce of fine 1
ver , one ounce nitric acid , ono-h
ounce water. Put the silver iqto a M
ence flask , then pour in the acid a
water. Place the flask on the sand bi
for a few moments , taking care not
apply too much heat , and as soon
chemical action becomes violent remc
the flask to a cooler place and .allow t
action to go on until it nearly slacl
when , if there is any silver still remai
ing , the flask may be placed ou the on
again until the silver disappears. If t
acid employed is weak , it may bo nea
Bary to add a little more. * The red fun
formed when chemical action is goi
on disappear when the acid has done
work.
The nitrate of silver formed duri :
the above operation should be pour
into a porcelain capsule and heated u
til a pellicle appears on the surfa (
when it may be set aside to crystallis
The uncrystallized liquor should
poured from the crystals into anoth
vessel and heat applied until it h
evaporated sufficiently to crystallis
Then you have nitrate of silver. Ta
an ounce of nitrate of silver , dissolve
a quart of distilled rainwater. Win
thoroughly dissolved , throw in a fe
crystals of hyposulphite of soda , whii
will at first form a brown precipitat
but which becomes redissolved if enouj
hyposulphite has been added. The
must be present a slight excess of th
salt. The solution is now complet
Take a sponge , dip it in the solntic
and rub it over the work to bo plated.
A solution of gold may be made ;
the same way and applied as describei
A concentrated solution of either go !
or silver may be used for work that hi
been worn off by applying it with
camel's hair brush and touching it wii
a strip of zinc. The writer has used th
method with the most satisfactory sm
cess. The gold or silver used in makir
must be perfectly fine. Jewelers' Ci :
cular.
WHAT THE YOUTH NEEDEC
The Order Was Given by the Han Whoi
Ho Made Tired.
Now and then Chicago draws a chaj
pie in the great shuffle of life. Theothc
lay one arrived here from an inlan
town who had a few points to spare i
bis trunk.
He took up his residence in an aristc
iratic family hotel , where he appeare
religiously each night at a 7 o'cloc
linner in the evening dress of a secon
; lass swell. This was all very commend
ible and cleanly , and not at all estraoi
linary where 80 per cent of the me ;
lid the same thing.
But the good impression awakened b ;
; he chastity of the newcomer's appear
ince in the ineffable bosom and tie wa
ibscured by his attempt to order hi
linner in as much French as he deem
sd would be intelligible. The sonoritr
) f his final order for a demitassi
vas good for all the surrounding tables
f not for the butler's pantry.
As the first week rolled on the younj
nan grew more Frenchy , more mellow
nore metropolitan in spirit , and on tin
iccasion of his first evening at honn
nade his way to the smoking room
vhere he arranged himself languorousl ]
ind picturesquely in an easy chair.
Near him was the station of a smal
olored buttons.
"Garcon ! Garcon ! " called out th <
iriental one , but little William stood ,
rith his heavy , sealliko eyes rolled up
rard and his great paws crossed sol-
mnly over his brass buttoned jacket ,
egardless and heedless of the over
whelming honor being done him.
"I say , there , garcon , won't yoi
ring me ah"
"Some brains , William , for this
hap , " growled an apoplectic manor
he other side of the room. Chicagc
tribune.
They Do Not Mind the Pennies.
Experience has made the men of the
ruit stands overcautious in handling
oin above the size of a 10 cent piece ,
'he larger pieces tbey will testupon the
avement or sink their teeth into in a
mtative fashion. It is to be noted ,
owever , that whenever a customer
lakes a penny purchase they pocket his
bange without scanning it almost
astily indeed. There is deep reason in
lis procedure.
For one thing , nobody counterfeits
le cent piece ; it is too cheap. For an
ther thing , the fruit dealer knows that
0 coin of smaller denomination is pass-
ig into his hands. For a third thing ,
ad this is the most important , there is
Iways a chance that the customer is
sceived himself and is handing over a
ickel , a dime or one of the minor gold-
ieces , under the impression that he is
lying but a penny. If he looks satisfied
id starts to go away , he is not likely
1 be called back to get the change. Oc-
isionally some such involuntary wind-
ill comes the way of the fruit man.
ew York Mail and Express.
Got More Thau Ho Gave.
The London cab and omnibus men
• e noted for their smart and ofttimes
imorous retorts and repartee , of which
ie following is a good example :
One afternoon a westward going oni
ons picked up a lady and gentleman
ght out of the hands of a cabman at
iccadilly. On pulling up , the omnibus
iry nearly collided with a heavy van.
his was the Jehu's opportunity.
"You are a nice sort of a party to
ive the charge of the heads of fami-
; s , you are ! " he shouted at the omni-
is driver. "Why didn't you bring your
other out to help you 'old the horses
1 their feet ? "
Like a flash came the retort : ' 'Bring
y mother out indeed while there's
cli faces as yours knocking about the
: eetsl Not me ! I don't want to have
e old woman scared to death. She's
en a good mother to mo , she 'aa. "
indon Fun.
riffj g. gta3tatT. . , . > t - ' ' 'j' ; ' ; !
" * "
j i •
\ EXPECTANT
$ § # & !
( MOTHERS , SSS188
"MOTHERS'
FRIEND"
? Robs Confinement of its Pain , Horror and Risk
I My wife used "MOTHKBS'FRIEND" be
j lore birth of her Hrst child , she did nol
C suffer from MIAMI'S or PAINS was quicklv
f relieved at the critical hour suffering but
S little she had no pains afterward and her
/ recovery was rapid.
3 E. E. Johnston , Eufaula , Ala.
S Sent by Mall or Express , on receipt ol
i price , 81.00 per bottle. Book "To Moth-
n ers " mailed Free.
/ BBADFIELD REGULATOR CO. , Atlanta , Oa.
1 SOLD BY ALL DRUGQIST8.
I. O. O. F. Memorial Day.
The Oddfellows of Nebraska will c
serve Sunday , June 6th , as their Mem
rial day. Grand Master Norris has
sued the following proclamation :
To the Officers and Members of all S
bordinate and Rebekah Lodges in N
braska , Greeting :
In furtherance of the proclamation
the Grand Sire , I , G. W. Norris , Grai
Master of Nebraska , do enjoin and ur ;
the Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges
this state to convene upon the day nann
or at such other time as may be agrei
upon and pay suitable and approprta
respect to our honored dead.
The sacred links of our beloved ord
are not severed at the grave , but in fr
ternal memory's fond embrace the d
parted ones still live. Upon the
ojreen graves let us cast the fragrai
flowers of a fond reniembrance.and whi
in sweet communion with the spirits
those who have passed beyond the ete
tial mist , let us pledge anew our fidelii
to the Order they so much loved. Fro
: he lesson of their lives may we learn 1
io live that when in peaceful slumbe
ve have passed away , and our silei
" onus , by loving hands are laid to re
vithin the narrow couch , our brethre
gathered around our open grave , ma
• aise their hands to Heaven and trutl
ully say :
'His life was gentle , and the elements
5o mixed in him that Nature might stan
i.nd say to all the Avorld , [ a
This was a csau" .
Dispensation is hereby granted to wer
egalia. Done at Beaver City , Nebraski
his sixteenth day of April , A. D. 189 ;
G. W. Norris , Grand Master.
To the Omaha Races.
All railroads will sell , within 150 mile
rom Omaha , round trip tickets to Oms
1a on June 8 to n , inclusive , for on
are. The trotting races occur on Jun
, 9 , 10 and 11. The field of horses , a :
nusually large one , includes man
nown trotters , as well as several ne\
nes , which give promise of many sui
rises and a lively interesting meeting i
ssured. The great pacing horse Johnny
ecord 2:12 , will each day attempt t <
nver his own record , j > oiu withou
river or harness. The horseless car
iage is auother novelty. It will rae
ach day with the fastest horse ou tin
rounds , carrying four occupants , am
'ill afford visitors the opportunity o
; eing the first horseless carriage in tin
est. The events include free-for-al
otting and free-for-all pacing races.
For Modern Woodmen.
Nebraska Woodmen who propose at
: uding the Dubuque meeting will b <
leased to learn that the Eurlingtor
oute will run a through sleeping cai
om Omaha to Dubuque , leaving Oma-
a at 5:05 p. m. , Sunday , May 30th , anc
-riving at Dubuque at 11:45 a. m. , May
ist. Stop-over at Fulton to visit Wood-
an headquarters. Berths and tickets
3 application to any Burlington Route
; ent.
Wall Paper 4 cents a roll at
McMlLLEN's.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers ,
The famous little pills.
See Those. . . j
Buggies , |
Surreys , }
Carriages , ?
w
-Road Wagons , I
Refrigerators , |
Gasoline Stoves , |
Washing Machines , |
BEFORE BUYING , AT |
Cochran & Go's ' |
Funeral of Mrs. McEntee.
Wednesdny morning at 10:30 o'clt
in St. Patrick's church of our city \
held the funeral service over the
mains of Mrs. Lawrence McEntee , 1
Anna Collins , of Indianola , who died
Indianola , last Saturday evening , afle
very brief illness , leaving a devoted h
band and three small children , one 1
fourmouthsold , to mourn her untimi
and sudden death. '
The service was conducted by Ri
Father Sproll of Indianola , a Hi
Requiem Mass being sung. The serv :
was very impressive , and the choir wo
fine.
fine.After
After the service in the church a lar
coucourse of friends of this city and frc
Iudianolu followed the remains to C
vary cemetery , where with loving han
they were laid to rest.
The pall-bearers were : J W. Dolan.J
seph Harrison and Ferd. Vering of Iu <
anola , and James McAdams , J. H. Be
nettand Charles O'Brien of McCook.
The parents of the deceased , Mr. ai
Mrs. John F. Collins , arrived from Sf
Lake City , Utah , in time to attend tl
funeral , leaving for home ou the nig
traiu , Wednesday.
The deceased has been well and favc
ably known to the writer and the ear
settlers of McCook since her early gii
hood , and all will join in our expressio :
of profound and heartfelt sympathy f
the husband , parents and family in the
great , sudden and unexpected bereav
ment.
Humor in Literature.
Humor is one of those pervasive qua
ities tint take possession of your sens' '
like the smell of the woods in sumin
after a rain. You are trudging alor
through a book , interested , perhaps , ;
the course of the story , and impatiei
for the end of it all. It is an ordinal
book , you think , like a hundred other
but a turn of the page and } ou are in ai
other atmosphere. There is a growir
warmth about your heart and a lift 1
the corners of your mouth. You do in
break into a laugh , but you chuckle 1
yourself and forget about the end of tl
tale. You want to linger over the pag <
ind turn back and go over the tra
again. In a twinkling the "characters
af the story have become human beinj
like yourself. "Droch" in June Ladie :
Home Journal.
When John Wesley was in Americ ;
Few people know that John Wesle
vas ever in America. Few know tin
t was he , and not Robert Raikes. wh
: stablished the first Sunday-school in th
vorld. It was John Wesley who preache
he first Methodist sermon deliveied i
he United States. In the Ladies Horn
ourual for June , Rev. W. J. Scott wi !
ell in the "Great Personal Events" serie
he story of "When John Wesley Preach
d in Georgia" , which is said to be on
if the most interesting narratives in thi
uost successful series.
American Merchant Marine.
The American Protective Tariff Leagm
tas just issued , in document form , tin
peech of Senator Elkins of West Vir
inia on the subject of the Americai
Ierchant Marine and DUcriminatin |
) uties. This complete presentation o
lie benefits of discriminating duties a ;
ledged by the Republican platforn
hould be read by every voter. Any o
ur readers can obtain a copy for twe
ents. Ask for Document No. 44 anc
ddress W. F. Wakeman , General Sec ,
55 West 23d St. , New York.
WANTED AT ONCE : Active agents
> r each county. Exclusive control and
0 risk. Will clear 12 to 25 hundred dol-
irs a year. Enclose stamp for full par-
culars , or 25c for $1 sample. Big Rapids
[ ineral WATER Co. , Big Rapids , Mich ,
pril 2-2mo.
[ MBEIl CULTURE , FINAL PUOOF.-NO-
TICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office , McCook , Nebraska ,
pril 19th , 1S97. Notice is hereby given th.it
l.irles F. Elliott has filed notice 61 intention to
, ike final proof before Register or Receiver .it his
Pice in McCook , Nebraska , on Saturday , the 5th
y of June , lSo7 , on timber culture application No.
56 , for the north half southwest quarter and south
: lf northwest quarter of section No. 35 , in Tow nip -
ip No. 1 north , Range No.30 , west 6th P. M.
e names as witnesses : 'lhomas C. Kelly , William
. Benjamin , David Bobinmjer and Da'id II. Mc-
urrin , all of ISanksville , Nebraska.
A. S. CAMPltfcLL , Register.
IOW TO FIND OUT.
Fill a bottle or common glass with urine and
: it stand twenty-four honrs ; a sediment or
ttling indicates an unhealthy condition of the
dneys. When urine stains linen it is posi-
e evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent
sire to urinate or pain in the back is also
nvincing proof that the kidneys and bladder
2 out of order.
order.WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so often
pressed , that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root , the
eat kidney remedy , fulfils every wish in re-
ving pain in the back , kindeys , liver , blad-
r and every part of the urinary passages. It
rrects inability to hold urine and scalding
in in passing it , or bad effects following use
liquor , wine or beer , and overcomes that
pleasant necessity of being compelled teL
L up many times during the night to urinate ,
ie mild and the extraordinary effect of
ramp-Root is soon realized. It stands the
diestforits wonderful cures of the most
tressing cases. If you need a medicine you
juld have the best. Sold by druggists.price
y cents and one dollar. You may have a
nple bottle and pamphlet both sent free by
: il. Mention The Tribunk and send your
Jress to Dr. Kilmer & Co. , Binghamton , N.
The proprietor of this paper guarantees
: genuineness of this offer. April 2-1 yr.
A car load of Extra
mooth Potatoes at
60. bushel in five bu-
hel lots. Knipple.
H TEST with a big B. Bluokwell' . * Genuine Bu1 ! 93K5k fl
[ Sj H | ) Durham is in u class by itself. You will llutl ono ( flM § & - |
H H * ' coupon Inside each two ounce bug , aud two couMKfei |
n l D * B Hbei IB ( h G jHf IK IC nB C 5t3 & tfi Efl IB BI & b tfJH 4f tu ! S I B B B Bl
Biiy.ibagortliiscolcbrfitoiilotjftci'oandroad tliccotipon ' 9
jpjpHj . m
j Hfl whichgivusuUbtofvuluablepreauutsundhuv/touetthem. HB B B F t HJ
For Sale'on Easy Terms.
JS00.00 buys the two-story house ai
two lols south of brick school house.
$ rooo.oo , bt'ys the two houses south
Al Noren's.
$2,500.00 buys the Spearman house ai
and three lots.
Sr.ooo 00 buys the D. J. Smith livei
barn.
$400.00 buys the northeast quarter 1
section 21 , range 1 , township 30.
$5,000.00 buys the F. and M. Ban
building.
$300.00 buys the Quan property.
Other lots and lands to be given aws
to those having a little sand and a fe
dollars. Here is a chance to make mone ;
S. CORDEAL , Agent.
In New Quarters.
I am now located in the Laycock stoi
room , where I shall be pleased to see a
my old customers and many new eneMy
My stock of cigars , tobaccos and smoker
articles is unequaled in the city. In coi
nection with my retail establishment ,
run a cigar factory : besides one of tl
best appointed billiard and pool roon
in the Republican valley. Everythii :
first class. J H. BENNETT.
Wall Paper at McConnelFs.
House Paints , Floor Paints ,
! * uggy Paints , Wagon Paints ,
Family Paints , Enamel Paints ,
And all kinds Varnish Stains at
McConn ELL'S.
Quality in flour means more than yo
ever thought of , probably. It is nior
important than anything you buy. Al
ways get the Victor Patent and you hav
the best. For sale by the
McCook Commission Co.
The ringis busted
Good eating & planting
ing- potatoes 40 cts. a
bushel' In 10 bushel
lots 30c. Knipple.
WITS ! FTTr Are tablets which Restore
UIIRS-CMW Lo t Vigor
= , Develop
all Parts , bring back Lost Powers and
return the patient to genuine Manhood and
Health. Case No. C0501 says through the
use of "Vitalettcs , " I was speedily restored
to Health and perfect Manhood in every
sense of the word.
JOHNS PILE CURE-ifB sapp ?
a levere case of Piles of 12 years' standing
and I know will cure all in need who will try it
R R fi Cures Rheumatism , Salt-
• ii in ui
Rheum. Catarrh , Constipation
and all Blood Disorders , by purifying the
blood ; thereby causing a clearer and more
beautiful complexion. It is the Greatest
Blood Purifier on earth. A Restorer of Per
fect Health.
Price by mail , Vitalettes , $1.00 or 6 boxes
J5.00. Johns Pile Cuke. 50 cts..nd R. R. C.
50 cts.
Johns & Dixon , Rochester , N. Y
JOHN E. KELLEY ,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
McCook , Nebraska.
: Agent of Lincoln Land Co. Office
.ear of First National bank.
J. B. BALLARD ,
© DENTIST , m
AH dental work done at our office is guar-
iteed ? o be first-class. We do all kinds of
rown , Bridge and Plate Work. Drs. Smith
Bellamy , assistants.
-J-MRS. E. E. UTTER.jJZ
MUSICAL INSTRUCTOR.
iano , Organ , Guitar and Banjo.
VOICE TRAINING A SPECIALTY.
:3 ? Studio Opposite Postofficc.
" . V. GAGE. S. C. REACH.
HcCOOK SURGICAL HOSPITAL ,
Drs. GAGE & BEACH ,
JcCook. - Nebraska.
ffice and Hospital over First National Bank.
J. A. CUNN ,
HYSICIAN AtfD SURGEON
McCook , Nebraska.
-Office-Ov rC.A.Leach'siewelr .
: sidence j. W. McKenna house. I'romnt
lention given to all calls.
Z. L. KAY ,
PHYSICIAN AND
- - SURGEON ,
McCook , Nebraska.
28r-Ofllcc Rooms 4 and 5 over Leach's
velry store. Residence In the Strasser
use on Marshall street
Wanted-An Idea SSS A
Protect your Ideas : th r may bring you wealth. .
Write JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO. . Patent Attor. fl
neys , Washington. D. C. for their 81.600 prize . offer M
and mt of two hundred Inventions wanted.
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tensions , ir
Comrades , and all J
interested in Pensions , 1
come and see me. I've 1
had over ten years of l
experience. Work di- - 1
reet with Pension office - J
ice and guarantee sat- ' 1
isfaction. 1
C. W. BECK , J
Indianola , Neb. m
1
ANDREW CARSON ,
9
ol Proprietor the . . . . M
I
SUNNY SIDE DAIRY ;
We respectfully solicit your business , M
and guarantee pure milk , full measure , ( M
and prompt , courteous service. H
J. S. McBRAYEJR , 1
A
PROPRIETOR OF TilU
McCook Transfer Linoj
BUS , BAGGAGE AND EXPRESs\ J
S3P 0iily furniture van in the
2ity. Also have a first class house 1
moving outfit. Leave orders for J
3us calls at Commercial hotel or m
it office opposite the depot. k
ftase Co. Land and Live Stock Gs. 1
Horeea branded on left hip or left shoulder ' W
' P-O. address Imperial 4
Cbaaecountyt * > * , M
VJ ta HaH and Beat
H53f. , e > , Nebraska. Range. M
K ilfbtinkin ? Water and the V
f Frenchman creeks , in S
Wi W Chase county. Nebraska. 9
ta. WI Brandaacuton8ideof „ _ fl
M IJ some animals , on hip and S
gga.Blde5 of some-or any- ' M
R-I-P-A-N-S
oj \ V
The modern stand- 1
g ard Family Medi- 1
w cine : Cures the M
common every-day 1
3 ills of humanitv. *
m
JUIilUS I
KUKERT , ( '
; arpet Laying ,
*
Carpet Cleaning * 5 1
® 7I am still doinr ? cirr , t • 1
aninff lawn cuS and fi'aying' , c"pet
write me before | iv neSrwor See
wges are reasorahlf rCh WOrkMy
very 0 r - "
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