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Hv F. M. KIMMELL.
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER
THE indications , asve go to
\ \ press , are tlint the most warlike of
our citizens may have an oppor
tunity to fight , bleed and die for
their country or send a substi
tute.
THE \Dingley law continues to
do its duty despite the war rumors ,
which naturally affect business and
importations. The March receipts
exceed those o any month since
it went into effect , the customs re
ceipts for March being nearly 150
per cent in excess of those in its
first month.
THE money in circulation has
increased at the average rate of
§ 12,000,000 per month since the
Chicago platform of 1896 declared
that the circulation could not in
crease except through the free and
unlimited coinage of silver. It is
now greater than at any time in
the history of the country.
THE president's message and
the action of the house have
pushed the Cuban question along
to the crisis , which will in a day
culminate when the senate con
curs. The probabilities that hos
tilities will commence soon are
hourly growing more warlike. Lee
has returned from Havana and the
American minister pt Madrid is ex
pected to be called home any time.
War with Spam seems to be prac
tically inevitable.
IN the war between China and
Japan we used to read about the
terrible fighting , but it appears
that the Japanese lost only 739
killed outright and 230 .who died
subsequently of wounds received
in battle ; 3,148 of yellow feveVand
other diseases ; 3,009 were invalid
ed on account of wounds received
and 58,852 were invalided from
cholera and other diseases con
tracted during the campaign. Thus
it will be seen that while modern
destructive weapons slay their hun
dreds , disease slays its thousands.
It would'be the same , " only more
so , should we send an army of oc
cupation to Cuba.
" APPARENTLY the railroads have
decided to treac the Omaha Expo
sition a little better than the }
treated the World's Fair in Chi
cago. Tourists who wish to go to
Omaha for the summer can go to
aud returu for four-fiths of the reg
ular double fare. Those who are
content to limit their stay in
Omaha to thirty days or less can
go and come for one and oue-thirc
fares for the round trip. To attend
the opening ceremonies the rate i
still more liberal , being a single
fare for the round trip , or one cent
a mile for all living within 15C
miles of Omaha. In making these
concessions thus early the railway
managers have evidently profited
from their World's Fair experi-
ence.
PROSPECT PARK.
L. C. Caldwell is moving to Mc-
Cook , this week.
Another fine rain fell on this
section of the country , Monday
night.
J. Pickrell is moving onto Mr.
Caldwell's farm over in Grant
precinct.
Banker James McGrew of
Bloomington , Neb. , an old friend
of O. L. Thompson , made him a
pleasant visit Sunday.
Or. 0. Boatman of McCook , and
Eugene Ihle of Montezano , Wash
ington , an old time friend and
neighbor , visited with J. H. Wade ,
Sunday afternoon.
Royal makes the food pure ,
wholesome and delicious.
POWDER
Absolute/ ! Pure
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ROYAL CAKING POWDER CO. , NEW YORK.
TYRONE.
C.G.Broman is thinking of run
ning the milk wagon fur the Wil-
souville skimming station.
Frank Moore had business re
lating to the Murphy estate in
Beaver City , last Tuesday.
The last day exercises at Frank
Moore's school were of a high or
der of merit. The members of
the school board and others made
addresses , and all enjoyed a treat
by the teacher , of oranges , candy ,
and pop-corn.
Easter Dav services at the M.
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E. church were largely attended ,
quite a number coming up from
Wilsonville. The exercises were
not quite up to the standard owing
to the shortness of time taken in
preparation. Features worthy of
note were the address of Key.
Chrysler , and the two duets by
Mrs. L. D. Kimpton and Frank
Moore.
NORTH COLEMAN.
Mrs. W. H. Epperly entertained
some of the members of the ladies'
aid society , last week.
The farmers are done sowing
wheat and are turning their atten
tion to breaking up more land.
Some of the garden lovers have
already planted garden seeds ,
chiefly onions , peas and potatoes.
Quite a number of the horses
are having the distemper in this
vicinity , which willweaken them
somewhat for the corn planting
season.
Eli Everts of Frontier county
is going to move into this county
and precinct in the near future ;
havi'jg filed on a claim will be
come a resident with us.
Hobert Moore has sown 150
acres of wheat , this spring , and as
the ground is in fine shape there
is a prospect for a good crop if the
moistuie c > ntinues as it is at pres
ent.
Frank Carothers purchased a
new disk with which he is putting
in his spring crop , and himself and
wife are happy parents of a fine
jaby boy to run it when big
enough. Mother and little one
are getting on nicely.
The entertainment at the Spring
Creek school-house was all that
could be desired. The program
was interesting and also the music
which was given by Spaulding's
orchestra. Mr. Beach , their teach
er , has taught a very successful six
months' term in this district.
THE farmers who were alarmed ,
if any were so alarmed , by the as
sertions of the free-traders that the
adoption of the Dingley protective
tariff measure would disadvantageously -
ously aflWt our sales a Iroad , will
be interested to know that the Jan
uary exportations of pi oducts of ag
riculture amounted to $79,045,101 ,
an increase of more than § 12,000-
000 over January of the preceding
year under the Wilson law.
Awarded
HighesV Honors World's Fair ,
OR ;
CREAM
BAKING
POWER
MOST PERFECT MADE.
y pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free
rom Ammonia , Alum or any other adulterant.
40 YEARS THE "STANDARD.
BARTLEY.
N. W. Baker was a county seat
visitor , Wednesday.
Harve McElroy has taken a po
sition with the B. & M.
Dr. J. M. Brown is attending
court in McCook , tbis week.
Chas. Piecha transacted busiuess
in the county capital , Wednesday.
A. Barnett of McCook was look
ing after his interests here , this
week.
Mrs. Ohler and daughter Leona
arrived here from Hamburg , la. ,
on Tuesday.
C. H. Melviu spent Tuesday in
town going to his home at Stock-
ville in the evening.
Mrs. Fairar of Hastings , is vis
iting with her brother , Chas. H
Listen , for a few weeks.
Miss Effie Teel went up to In-
diauola , Tuesday evening , return
ing Wednesday morning.
Preparations are being made
for an Easter entertainment at the
hall next Sunday evening.
Section Foreman Kern and wife
and Mrs. Conrad Broomgardt
spent Sunday in McCook.
J. C. Gammill , from near Stock-
ville was in town a few hours
Monday , on his return from Mc
Cook.
The "Uncle Josh" Theatrical
company will play in Indianola
Friday evening and in Cambridge
Saturday evening.
Dr. Gunn of McCook was called
here last Friday morning , in con
sultation with Dr. J. E. Hathorn
in case of Charlie Fox son of Win.
Fox.
Agent Eulow and wife made a
flying trip to McCook , Friday ev
ening , returning on No. 4They
were guests of M. Lawritson while
there.
Mrs. F. B. Vernam left , the
close of last week , for Bancroft ,
la. , where she will spend some
time , visiting with relatives and
friends.
Jim Finnegau's team took a
spin for exercise , Friday , while
Jim was plowing. No damage
further than breaking a pair of
double trees.
A. M. Teel came down from In-
dianola , Friday morning , to take
charge of two cars of hogs for E.
E. Smith going to South Omaha ,
on same dav.
The Junior Epworth JJeague
has postponed its social until the
22nd. On that date they will
give a web social , accompanied by j }
refreshments of ice cream and ! ,
cake.
After a brief illness , succeeded
by a paralytic stroke , Chas. Fox
departed this life on Tuesday.
He had never altogether recovered
from a severe attack of typhoid
fever , last fall , and his final illness
was probably resultant from over
work before regaining the neces
sary physical strength. He was
very popular with all who knew
him and his untimely death is
greatly deplored by a large circle
of friends. The funeral services in
Prailaud church , on Wednesday ,
were conducted by EPV. G. B.
Mayfield of Culbertson , formerly
pastor of the deceased , and the at
tendance was very large. Inter
ment was made in the cemetery
adjoining the church.
BANKSVILLE.
Mr. MinnidTofTcedar Bluffs
ivr.s in this vicinity , Saturday.
H. H. Benjamin was breaking
prairie for J. H. Eelph , first of
this week.
Kev. Bell of South McCook
preached in the Pleasant Prairie
school house , Sunday.
Eev. and Mrs. J. M. Bell were
risiting relatives and friends in
ihis neighborhood , last week.
A few are still sowing wheat ,
3omo are sowing oats , while others
ire preparing the ground and get-
ing ready to plant corn as soon as
; he weather will permit.
E. B. Nelson and family and H.
! . Benjamin and family visited
vith Uncle John Eowland , Sun-
lay , and a case of eggs Uncle
l"ohn had ready for market suf-
ered a relapse.
bvery Dollar's ' Worth of Goods
MUST GIVE SATISFACTION
Every mother of
Boys should see
our Spring * assort
ment of
SUITS.
We have many
new thing's in this
line.
Our assortment
covers all imagin
able wants.
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III WaistsShirts ,
Hats and. Caps , and
Neckwear , we can
please all.
Call and see the
New Goods.
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Come in and see
what our new
SPKING SUITS
are like.
The handsome
patterns , splendid
t r i in in i 11 gs , a 11 d
"the perfect fitting'
qualities of oiir
Clothing * added to
the Low PKICES
will astonish you.
We have the most
reliable g-oods the
market affords.
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It pays . to buy
here.
THE FAMOUS CLOTHING COMPANY
CATARKH SIX YEAES.
GREW RAPIDLY WORSE DOCTORS
DID NO GOOD.
Mrs. Adam Staats , Hequou ,
Wis. , in a recent letter to Dr.
Hartmau , writes : "I write this
letter because
of my sym
pathy for the
suffering pee
ple. For six
years I suffer
ed with chronic
catarrh. When
ever I caught
a little cold I
would have' severe spell of sick
ness. I used different catarrh
medicines and the doctors did all
they could , but the relief was
only temporary. In December ,
1897 , my condition became very
bad. I could not speak aloud : I
had a terrible cough , profuse ex
pectoration and frequently spit
blood ; night sweats and extreme
emaciation. I was sure I must die
af consumption. The catarrh seem-
acl to have spread all over my body ;
my head , throat , nose , bladder and
ivomb. At this time I received a
book concerning Pe-ru-na. I im
mediately wrote to Dr. Hartman ,
ivho prescribed Pe-ru-na and Maii-
i-lin. I followed his directions
strictly : I began to improve with
; he first bottle , and during the
: ime that I took the medicines I
gained twenty pounds. I feet as
, vell now as anyone could possibly
! eel. I am sure 1 would have been
lead long ago had it not been for
Dr. Hartman's advice and medi-
" 1
sine.
Every woman should have n
iopy of Dr. Hartman's latest bool
entitled ' -Health and Eeanty. "
sent free by The Pe-ru-na Dru
Manufacturing Company , Col urn
> us , Ohio.
THE Cuban question now rests
vith the United States senate ,
vhich has the resolution passed
> y the house , calling for iuteven-
ion , under discussion. It is ex-
> ectecl that this debate will close
omorrowaud that action will then
oine. It is thought the house res-
lution will prevail , although it is
oo conservative for some senators.
STOCK CUKES
SOLD BY
McDonnell , Druggist.
Pratt's Stock Food.
International Stock Food.
Flint's Condition Powders.
Uncle Sam's Condition Powders.
Cody's Condition Powders.
Steketee's Condition Powders.
Black Draught for Stock.
Sieketee's Hog Cholera.
International Worm Powders.
Whatever you
want in the Furnishing
nishing- Goods or
Hat line , you are
sure to find here.
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O ur sto ck i si ar g'e
and more com
plete than any
other in South
western Nebras
ka , and our prices
are always at the
lowest notch and
the same to every
customer.
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At Brewer's Old Stand.
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T * FRESH AND SALT MEATS #
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Fish , Oysters , Celery , Pickles.
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i keep everything usually to 4 $
be found in a first-class city market , IPw
and respectfully solicit your patronage. 4
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For a .Ladies' new three-
quarter size Guitar beauti
fully finished in rosewood ;
sweet tone and correct scale ; with
CANVAS CASE. Would be a
cheap outfit at $12.SO.
Buys a beautiful new full-
size Stainer Model Violin
with genuine Snakeweed
bow , full silver trimmed and ebony r
C finished ease to fit. This is the regu
fcr. . lar $15.OO outfit sold by eastern
concerns.
Is all we ask for a Fine
Cabinet ORGAN , nearly
new ; was originally sold
for $125.OO. If you are thinking of
buying an instrument , call today , as
this will be picked up quickly.
We also have in stock the latest H
styles of the celebrated Kimball Or
gans and Pianos , which will be sold
on terms to suit the purchaser.
Hrv "
McCOOK , NEB.