Hi ! " 1 ' * e s" - * > - * " " " ' - " > . - - * - ? . . . . M if 97 * * 1 \ * * It ' ® be iftttCook ® ribtm& v. \ lf l / _ _ : . I B | I SIXTEENTH YEAR. McCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 3 , 1867. NUMBER 29 I K fe W Band Contests. K f m Thc us5cal contest of the Festival of B \fe Mountain and Plain and the verdict of / fJt ' the jury composed of Dean Howell , and ' § | Professers Richter and Lehman , was a ; i great surprise for every man who under- jP5 { stood music. The rules of the contest BlL jL 1 were ahsolutely wrong and against com- Hp Ml In a contest of this kind the music L I w must be selected by the judges and all K 1 W bands must play the same selection. H X # 3 You cannot judge very well o band when KIN tne same co"ies with a bclection of its V \ aPN own , practised for months before the * m contest , for the only purpose of getting W a nrize. The musicians must give a jE proof of their ability by playing a new ! J | piece , and the leaders will show their Jr , real talent and ability by the interpre- 1 tntion of something absolutely new for M \ ' H - \j I suggest in the interest of music to ft I * do that next year. V / J1 * No band in the contest was perfect by H \ \ \ the standpoint of the interpretation. But B / L' as they were not professional musicians V \ in the contest , we cannot be very exigent H , • i ' on that account. H / ' The best band in the contest was un- V \ $ T doubtedly the McCook. The interpreta- B { * tion of the "Semiramide" of Rossini was T j . | L' imperfect in certain particulars. In one Bv ( 7 ' point , for instance , they played andante , H v % s while it was necessary to play allegro. B J g | But the execution was generally good , H S a and all instruments were absolutely and H 1 i& harmoniously in tune. The first prize Htf H wll ) no doubt would be given to the B | M McCook band. HS % The second band in the contest was 1 < | ) Las Vegas Military baud , composed of Hi\ only seventeen pieces. This band played H § the overture of the "Bohemian Girl" B \ ffi v/lt x Kreat delicacy. In the last part the B § 4fs as Vegas musicians don't give the exact Bf p interpretation but they played absolutely B I 1 iQ tune and in tempo. " B'J , "V I Third for merit in the contest was the B < ' " Colorado Midland. The only fault of its * 1 members was an excessive nervousness , I . / and I am sure the leader will agree with _ j | me on that. Bv ° * ue Telluride band I would give nG 1 ( prize at all. Mr. Jones , the leader , knows very well that what I say is the exact - Lfp | | act truth. The Telluride band has , per- V. H haps , the best reputation and has , per- Rhaps , the credit of being the best band _ . in Colorado. But I am compelled to • t * < - judge this band by the rendition of Ros- ' * mini's "William Tell. " I realize that Hossini's "William Tell" is very difficult music. But any consideration of merit on the interpretation arid on the execu tion of the music of the great Italian composer is absolutely out of order. While the Telluride band was playing , the flute rendered wrongly the variations i and went out of tune and tempo , helped in that by the first clarinet and by the baritone , spoiling everything and caus ing trouble to the full band. That was sufficient to deprive the Telluride band 1 of the prize. In another country in France , in Italy or in Germany , for in stance in such an occasion the band would be terribly hissed. Music is the most international of all Bi ' M ar s > au has nothing to do with patriot- B ; Mt ism. If a band of another state wins Kf % 'Hfirst prize why not give it to the B ! ty ( winner. It would be a good proof of the B 1 serenity of mind of the Colorado people B In to S've the prize to a band of another B 3 * state , if this band is really entitled to B ) ' have it. B V I I wish the Telluride band will win the Bl I. rst prize next j'ear. But in this con- B \ J&1 .test with or without the consent of k J W Judges Howell , Richter and Lehman k # the winners of the contest were McCook , ' \ -I < as Vegas and Colorado Midland. M $ \ This only for the truth. f & Nicola Gigliotti. B \ J ; Removal Sale. Hrf m sMCocliran & Co * are selliijg a11 K > ' lines of goods at a great sacrifice prepa- B < m\ ratory to moving into their nCw location in the A. O. U. W. temple building. In order to reduce their large stock and save cost of removal , all their goods have been marked down accordingly. You can buy anything in their line until they move at unheard-of prices. This is a genuine removal sale , no fake. A full line of novelties manufactured from the big trees of California , consist- of Redwood , Manzanita.Yellow Mes- quit , AcaciaChapparel , Orange , Almond and Mountain Mahogany , now open for your inspection at The Bee Hive. Leave your orders for a fine suit or overcoat. A perfect fit and lowest prices guaranteed for first-class work. f 1 jgf The Famous Clothing Co. 'fj Reduced price on wall paper to make R room for new stock at McMillen's. yw I B- * K * ( Chamois , bath and carriage sponges at IN Wff McConnell's. m vK r * fl" ! McConnell's Balsam cures coughs. B W BHL' MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE. C. H. Boyle was in Trenton , Thurs day on legal business. R. O. Phillips came up from Lincoln on business , Monday night on No. 3. Register Campbell indulged a fly ing business visit to the state capital on Monday. John Bauer and Fred Ottens have gone hunting near McCook. Lincoln Journal. J. C. Harlan of the Cambridge Ka leidoscope was up to hear the Minstrels , and transacted some business on the side. side.W. W. George Sheppard was up from Indianola , Monday , and tuned the opera house piano for the Minstrels , Tuesday night. Miss Edna Meserve returned to Lin coln on Sunday night in order to resume her studies in the university on Monday morning. H. E. DOLE was up from Bartley.close of ' last week , making some repairs on the house the family expected to occupy this week. Miss Lillie Fitzgerald , who has been visiting in Chicago , arrived home on Tuesday night , after a two weeks' absence. Phillip Marshall , treasurer-elect of Dundy county , and Oscar Callihan of the Hank of Benkelman , were city visit ors , Tuesday. Caleb Clothier was down from the Hayes county ranch , Tuesday , to hear the Minstrels. He was the guest of the Mayor and family. Mr. and Mrs. George Hocknell came over from Norton , Kansas , Tues day night , and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Lawson. Mrs. L.H.RoonEY and little son were passengers for Kansas City on Monday morning. Mr. Rooney , we understand , is in business there. Mrs. William McCallum of Indian ola has been spending part of the \veek in Omaha and Lincoln , buying goods and visiting friends. Mrs. Will V. Gage , who- has been spending the Thanksgiving season with the family in Alliance , arrived home on No. 3 , Monday night. T. A. Erb and family departed , this week , for Akron , Colorado , where they take charge of the Burlington eating house. Success to them. ReVj C V. Evans of Arapahoe filled the Christian pulpit , Sunday. He has been doing some ministerial work in Laird , Colorado , and vicinity , lately. Miss Selma Noren went down to Lin coln on Sunday night to be present at the opening of the university after the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday morn ing. Mrs. George Hocknell has been visiting over in Norton , Kansas , since last week. Mr. Hocknell is at that place much of his time now , and a sister of her's lives there. Fred Carruth and family came down from Denver , Wednesday morn ing , and will make their home here. They will occupy the residence lately vacated by B. C. Monpleasure. Ed. McMiLLEN arrived from Pitts burgh , Pa. , last Friday night , and has taken a position in the drug store of his cousin , Albert McMillen. He is a grad uate of a Philadelphia school of pharma cy. cy.C. C. J. Ryan and George Poh went down to Sutton on Monday morning , to look at some land down in that neighborhood , where Mr. Poh thinks of locating and engaging in farming. They expected to make a short trip to Lincoln also. Rev. August Guebert departed on Tuesday morn _ ing for Siegel , 111. , where he will assume charge of another church. It is intimated that there is a parsonage attached and that the reverend gentle man will take unto himself a wife in the near future to help take care of his new home. Rev. John Foster of Cambridge oc cupied the Congregational pulpit of our city , last Sunday morning and evening. The reverend gentlemen strikes right out from the shoulder in true , old-fashioned style , and his sermons were a source of pleasure and spiritual uplift to his hear ers , who will welcome him should he ever preach here again. F. O. Fritz of Brownville arrived in the city , Tuesday , and on Wednesday entered the service of The Star of Jupiter as general organizer for the order. Mr. Fritz has been connected with the Mod ern Woodmen in the same capacity , and as an organizer has few equals. The people of McCook will have an opportu nity of hearing him about the middle of the month. A New Record for Speed. Another phenomenal run was ground out on the Union Pacific , Monday , in which two mail coaches of the fast mail were brought 520 miles into Council Bluffs in 540 minutes. Owing to the burning of a bridge at Medicine Bow , west of Cheyenne , the fast mail reached the latter part at 7:28 a. m. , instead of at 2:40 a. m. , or four hours and forty-eight minutes late. In order to catch the Bur lington fast mail east at Council Bluffs it had to reach here before 6 p. m. "Taking the two mail coaches.it started out to make the trip. On the way there were something like a dozen stops made , and there was a change of locomotives at each division. Two minutes were lost at Julesburg waiting for connections , one minute at Kearneyfive at Columbus and on the run between North Platte and Grand Island one engineer named Fred- erickson was unable to maintain the fur ious pace , inflicting a loss of five min utes , whereupon he was supplanted at Lexington by a young and huskyjengin- eer named Dickinson , who regained the lost time. The train was due at Council Bluffs at 4:45 and it reached there at 5:47 p. m. , an hour and two minutes late and with thirteen minutes to the good for the Burlington connection. The ac tual running time was over a mile a minute. All the regular stops were made and one extra , au air brake hose burst and had to be repaired at the expense of sev eral minutes of time. It is necessary to reach Council Bluffs for connections or pay a heavy fine to the government. It was a most remarkable run against time. The most wonderful burst of speed was shown on the hundred mile stretch be tween Grand Island and Ames. This was covered in ninety-three minutes actual time. From this must be deducted five minutes for the delay with the broken hose at Columbus , making the time eighty-eight minutes , including all regu lar stops , or more than sixty-eight miles an hour. Omaha correspondence Lin coln Journal. The Merry Minstrels. The Afenfifd opera house was crowded , Tuesday evening , to hear the minstrel entertainment given by local talent. The entertainment was fair , but not up 1 to the usual high standard of similar and other entertainments put on the boards by our excellent home talent. The first part was enjoyed and appreci ated , but the second part ( barring the musical sketch by Messrs. Beach and Strauahan which was meritorious but too long ) might better have been omitted. The costumes were ptetty and attract ive , the blending of blonde and darkey accentuating the scene. The music by the Pythian orchestra was good , but rather loud for the solos and choruses. The ladies of the cemetery committee are to be congratulated on the liberal re ceipts , which were in the neighborhood of a hundred and fifty dollars. Hanleln-Klngrhprni On Wednesday of last week , Rev. E J. Vivian of Box Elder spoke the Words uniting the hearts and destinies of Mr. George Hanlein and Miss Lulu King- horn , two of Box Elder precinct's ster ling and very estimable young people. The ceremony was performed at the res idence of the bride's parents , Mr. and . Mrs. James Kinghorn , in the presence of relatives and near frferids of the con tracting parties. A wedding feaSt of the most attractive particulars followed the ceremony. The young folks were hand somely remembered in the way of gifts both useful and ornamental. The affair was replete with happiness. The Trib une adds its most cordial congratula tions and heartiest well-wishes. Smashed Two Panes of Glass. E. H. Dqan's delivery team ran away , last Saturday , smashing two of the large panes of glass in the north side of The Cash Bargain Store in their wild career. They started from in front of the Wilcox grocery store , and in turning into Dennison - nison street struck the store front with the above result. In the collision both horses were thrown from their feet , and bystanders held them until they were released from their tangled condition. The damage is confined to the panes of glass , the horses escaping with slight injuries. Mission at St. Patrick's. Commencing at 10:30 : o'clock on next Sunday morning , Reverend Fathers Mc- Geough and Bond will open a mission in St. Patrick's church , to continue for one week. Services every day and evening. Evening services and sermons at 7:30. The public is cordially invited. The Junior Endeavor society and the Junior League had a uuion meeting in the Methodist church , Sunday after noon. CITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS. German .Methodist Regular ser vices at 9 o'clock , every Sunday morn ing , in the South McCook Methodist church ; services in German. Rev. M.Herrmann. Catholic Mass at 8 o'clock a. m. High mass and sermon at 10:30 , a. m. , with choir. Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. All are cordially welcome . Rev. J. W. Hickey , Pastor. Episcopal Morning service at 11:00. : Evening service at 8:00. Sunday school at 10:00 a. m. Evensong on Wednesdays at 8 p. m. R. A. RUSSELL , Missionary in Charge. Baptist Bible school at 10. Preach ing at 11. Young peoples' meeting at 7. Preaching at 8 ; the third of sermons on the Christ of Prophecy. Prayer-meeting on Wednesday evening. A welcome to all. Geo. W. Sheafor , Pastor. Methodist Sunday-school at 10.00. Preaching at 11.00 ; subject from the 53d Psalm 1st verse. Class at 12.00. Junior League at 3.00. Epworth League at 7.00. Preaching at 8 ; subject , Running Water. Prayer and Bible study at 8.00 , Wednes day evening. All are welcome. J. A. Badcon , Pastor. Congregational Rev. Frank Fox of Three Oaks , Michigan , will preach in the morning aud evening at the usual hours. Sunday-school at ten. Endeavor society at 7. Wednesday evening prayer- meeiing at eight. All are cordially invi ted to all these services. Lookout Committee. PUBLIC SCHOOL ITEMS. Rev. G. W. Sheafor addressed the as sembly on Monday morning. The musical club is arranging for a recital some time about Christmas. The lantern class for tonight will be given to the 4th and 5th grades , West ward. There was no school in the 4th grade , West ward , Monday morning.on account of the inability to heat the room , the building having become very cold during the Thanksgiving vacation. School was resumed in the afternoon. Word received from Mf. Cromer brings the information that the expected slides froril abroad have not arrived , and con sequently it will not be possible to com mence the exhibition of the loan slides expected and announced for tonight. The male quartette singing , Monday evening at lantern class , was a little mixed. The boys are up in Harmony and Tempo , but lack somewhat in Inter pretation. Likewise in Appropriateness. The lads are the making of a harmonious and tuneful quartette. A special lantern class was given .Mon day evening , London being the subject. The lantern used belonged to the Riley Bros , of Cambridge. Their "dissolving views" and color effects were" fine and highly appreciated. About seven dollars : were gathered into the lantern fund. PROGRAMME For Friday evening lantern class , DeC/ * . . Solo. . . . .Mabel Perry Pictures Quartette Frank Golfer , Harry Troth , George Campbell , Al bert Thorgrimson. Solo , , , Lizzie. Anton March Maud Wood 1 i Charles H. Hamilton Married. The following information is gleaned from the Brookhaven ( Miss. ) Times : At eight o'clock tonight Mr. Charles H. Hamilton , the upright and successful young business man , and Miss Lillian Cooke , one of Brookhaven's sweetest and most modest belles , will be united in marriage at the residence of the bride's parents. The ceremony will be perform ed by Rev. Charles Oberschmidt , and will be very private , only the near rela tives of the contracting parties are to be present. No couple ever started their life to gether in Brookhaven with more hearty good wishes than will these popular young people. Possessed of a sterling character.the groom counts as his friends all who have met him in either a busi ness or a social way. The bride is the personification of all that is admirable and lovely in woman's character , and will be a true wife to a loyal husband. The Times , in common with a host of friends , wishes for them the happy ful fillment of their fondest anticipations on this , their nuptial day. The Brookhaven ( Miss. ) Times of Nov. nth. Mrs. Hugh Sweet , who has been Visiting for the past three months with her parents , Mr. and Mrs. James King- horn , up in Box Elder precinct , left for her home in Buda , 111. , Thursday. If you are going to make a present , don't fail to visit the BEE Hive. The Imperial Quartet. The Imperial Male Quartet and Cou- cert company o 'f Chicago will give an , entertainment in the Cougregational church next Friday evening , December 10th , under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor society. Mr. J. A. Parks , the composer , is at the head of this com pany , and it is highly recommended by the church societies of Iowa and North eastern Nebraska. Our citizens are sure of being highly entertained. The Fremont ( Neb. ) Tribune says : "The concert given last night at the Congregational church by the Imperial Quartet was a highly enjoyable musical event. There was a good audience pres ent to greet the company. It was not only large but was likewise enthusiastic , and paid the performers the rare tribute of encoring the first number. The Im perials present a varied programme that brings out to excellent advantage the versatility of the company. The rendi tions of the male quartet were perhaps the most enjoyable numbers last night , though the work of Mrs. Cowan , accom- ist , and Mr. Tout , trombone soloist , was of a very high order. The whistling quartet number and the Zobo response to the encore were novelties , the appie- ciation of which was shown with thunderous - derous applause. " Annual Temperance Meeting- . Au annual , union temperance meeting was held in the Baptist church , Sunday afternoon last , under auspices of the W. C. T. U. , and Mrs. Traver presiding. Similar meetings were held on that day all over the world where the union has gained a foothold. Rousing addresses were made by Rev. John Foster of Cam bridge and Rev.C. P. Evans of Arapahoe. Many others took brief parts. It seemed to be the general desire that some active work be done in the temperance work in this city. The attendance was smaller than should have been present. No effort was made to organize a W. C. T. U. , al though there seems to be a demand for such an organization here. Bean Supper and Camp-Fire. The Old Soldiers' Annual Bean Supper and Camp-fire will be held at the Men ard opera house on Friday evening , Dec. 17th. The following committees have been appointed : Executive committee G. W. Dillon , B. F. Olcott and Charles Weintz. Committee on hall Jacob Stein- metz , Joseph Spotts and Henry Walker. Committee on programme H. H. Berry. Committee on invitation J. M. Bell , J. S.LeHewandJ. H. Yarger. Soliciting committee and committee on tables Mrs. G. W. Starr , Mrs. George Burns , Mrs. J. M. Bell and Miss Blanche Starr. Of Interest To Housekeepers. Inasmuch as the World's Fair and the Iowa and Minnesota State Boards of Health , condemned baking powders con taining alum it will be of use to our readers to have an official list of some of the powders in order that they may be able to distinguish between them and the pure and wholesome cream of tarter article. This is not an easy matter , 85 j ne of the alum compounds is labeled aS cncJ1 . ' kut aU masquerade as''pure , " "best In the wofld , " "aeiieso good" etc. Our space will not permit of a cGUipkife list and we give the powders most getier * ally sold in this section , whicli are known" to contain alum. Calumet , Climax , Hotel , Standard , Mdkaska , Taylor's One Spoon , Loyal , Manhattan , Chicago Yeast , Rocket , K. C , Town Talk , Cameo , Grant's Bon Bon. Reject all brands sold with a prize or at twenty-five cents or less a pound as they are made of alum. Be on the safe side and accept none other than Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder , which re ceived the highest praise and honors at the World's Fair. Election of Officers. All members of J. K. Barnes post No. 207 , G. A. R. , are requested to be present at the next meeting of the post on Dec. 14th , 1S97 , for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. G.W. Dillon , Post Commander. Official : J. H. Yarger , Adjutant. Turkeys Wanted. We are wanting an unlimited supply of Turkeys , for which we will pay 5 cents a pound. Turkeys must be young and their craws empty. This price holds good until December 15th. Carson & Matthews , 2t Proprietors Palace Meat Market. ' . 1 Mrs. M. E. Barger wishes to announce 1 to the ladies of McCook and vicinity 1 that she will close out her stock of millinery - 1 linery , both trimmed and untrimmed ] hats regardless of cost. We make a < specialty of dress-making and guarantee j satisfaction. ] MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS. I McConnell's Balsam cures coughs. H Drums for the boys at the Bee HlVK. H A full line of celluloid goods at the H Bee Hive. H Chamois , bath and carriage sponges at | McConnell's. H Thirty-six styles of celluloid goods at H the Bee Hive. | We will make low prices on candy in M quantities nt the Bee Hivk. M Reduced price on wall paper to make | room for new stock at McMillen's. M William Lewis opened a saloon in the H burg of Benkelman , close of last week. M Be in the swim. Buy one of those H wonderful Vive Cumeras from II. P. M Sutton. j H W. R. Starr is putting on a kitchen addition - | dition ' to his residence on North Main H avenue. ' M For Sale A good office desk in first H class condition , at a very low price. H Call { at this office. H Wanted A girl for general house- H work. Inquire at the residence of H.M. H Tyler on North Manchester street. H The Epworth League has arranged for M the appearance of William Ilawley Smith | in our city on the 27th day of January , M 20 per cent off on all wall paper purchases - M chases for a limited time. M L. W. McCONNELL & Co. H Come in aud select your dolls while | our assortment is complete. We have | twenty difierent kinds at the BE.K Hive. H Buggies are included in the removal M sale prices at S. M. Cochran & Co. 's. H Prices cannot be equaled in this part of M Nebraska. H Mrs. C. T. Brewer will take orders for M Pastel and Oil Paintings ; also Embroidery - | | ery and Stamping. Orders for Christmas - M mas solicited. H We hear it stated that the Courier office - H fice will some time in the future be H moved down into the basement under H the Famous Clothing store. H Your attention is directed to the holi- j H day advertisement of L. W. McConnell H & Co. , m this issue. Their large display H is now ready for inspection. j H Snow , a chinook wind , a cold wave or | H two , more snow , and a below-zero lot of | H weather , have been among the offerings l l of the weather clerk for this week. tf l I now have samples for ladies' mackintoshes - | intoshes in various styles and colors. | The latest tints and figures. Call and | see them. 2t I. T. Benjamin , H Have you seen our little boys' Chinchilla - H chilla Reefer coats , Taui O'Shanter hats H and Junior suits ? H The Famous Clothing Co , H r - * r- | _ H Do you want to rent or buy a house ? H The Building Association has several H good houses to rent or sell. Inquire of H F. A. Pennell , Sec'y , at First National H J.E. Kelley has received from the J. B. | McFarland Co. a consignment of buggies | a carload for immediate sale. See | him before buying. He will save you | money. H The following letters were advertised , H November 28th : Charles Carter , Mr.J.E. H Cassels , Mr. Emmet Evans , Mr. F. M. | Graham , Harry Harvey. Mr. J.W.Hoult , | Mr. Kirk. H Attention is called to the fact that the HH usual and regular services will be held in H the Congregational church on next Sunday - H day morning and evening. The sermons H will be delivered by Rev. Frank Fox of H Three Oaks , Michigan , who is a candidate - H date for the pastorate of the church. H The Franklin store room , south of the H Garber's will be occupied by Pade&Son j H early in the new year. Some changes H will be made ih the line of convenience. | They ' will also have storage rooms upstairs - | stairs , where the banquet and ante-rooms | are now situated. | The first Dad snow storm , this winter , | cost the company a nice penny for stock | killed in the cuts up in Eastern Colorado - H do , where the stock drifted into the railroad - H road cuts for protection against the very H heavy storm that prevailed. The snow H plow killed some sixty head of cattle in , | one cut , the largest number ever killed ' B at one time on this division. In all 72 * . T | head were killed. * H