SIXTEENTH YEAR McCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY EVENING , MAY 13,1898. NUMBER 52
Will Serve a Lunch.
The ladies of the Vesta club hiive organ
ized themselves into n park improve
ment association and will undertake to
raise some money with which to improve
the park at the stand-pipe. As a starter
the ladies will serve a lunch on show-
day , next Monday , the i6th instant , in
the hall-way in the A. O. U. W. building
between the Famous Clothing store and
S. M. Cochran & . Co.'s store. THE TRI
BUNE hopes the ladies may receive a lib
eral patronage on this occasion , and that
a considerable sum may be realized for
the desirable purpose. The ladies will
act in conjunction with the Lincoln
Land Co. and the city council in this
matter , and hope to have the assistance
of the people of the city , all of whom
will doubtless take pride in seeing that
place iniproved and made attractive as
mav be with the means to be secured
from the public liberality.
Strawberry Social.
The ladies of the Dorcas society and
ttie Christian Endeavor society of the
Congregational church will give a Straw
berry social in the church , next Thurs
day evening , May igth , to which the
public is most cordially invited. There
will be games for all , and an enjoyable
time can't be avoided by anyone.
Strawberries , cream and cake 15 cents ,
strawberry charlotte , 15 cents ; ice cream
and marguerites , 10 cents. There will
be a number of other strawberry feat
ures , and the program of the evening
will be pleasing. Come and enjoy the
occasion.
Charges Werenot Sustained.
A. F. Moore was tried before a com-
7uittee of lawyers , Messrs. W. S. Morlan ,
Hugh W. Cole and Harlow W. Keyes ,
last Saturday , on the charge of unpro
fessional conduct as an attorney in the
case of Mabel L. Carpenter vs. David
Carpenter , divorce , in conniving and as
sisting said defendant to violate the
order of the district court in failing to
pay alimony and disposing of his prop
erty , but the evidence was by the com
mittee considered as insufficient to sus
tain the charge , and they so reported to
the district court.
Faster Time to Denver.
The Denver dailies announce that the
Burlington has determined to reduce the
time of its fast train into Denver from
Chicago , and instead of running into
Denver at 1:30 : , No I will go in at about
noon. This reduction of time , the pa
pers of that city state , will be difficult
for the other roads to meet and may
cause a passenger rate war of no mean
proportions in the near future. If the
prognostications are correct , some lively
times may be expected in railroad cir
cles soon. ]
A Flag Raising.
In the presence of a large crowd and
amidst the booming of their home-made
cannon , the round-house force raised
their American and Cuban flags over the
round-house , last Saturday evening.
Both are handsome and large , and it is
needless to state that the force is proud
of them and the community has a share
in the nride.
Talk of a Road Race.
There is some talk among lovers of the
wheel of holding a road race on Decora
tion Day. The run to be fron Culbert-
son to McCook under the ordinary rules
of road racing. Such a race doubtless
will stimulate an interest among wheel
men and THE TRIBUNE hopes it may be
encouraged to a successful termination.
A Swell Affair.
Norman Campbell gave a party , Wed
nesday evening , to a large company of
young friends. Refreshments were served
and games played , and it was altogether
m a swell affair , ministering to the delight
of all present , and adding an evening of
cheer to Norman's life.
Have Commenced to Build.
Work was commenced. Monday , on
the creamery building. The main build
ing will be 22 x 18 feet in dimensions
with a shed addition. This will amply
meet the present demands of the con
cern. C. G. Erwiu of Beatrice has the
contract.
Facts to Remember.
The postoffice lobby opens at 6:30 in
the morning. The general delivery at
S o'clock. Money order window closes
at 5:30. Postoffice at 7:30. General de
livery open Sundays from 12 to i.
2O Acres Bottom Land
Under the ditch. Will lease in small
- tracts to be planted to potatoes. In
* < quire at U. S. Land Office.
Guaranteed Mixed Paint at McMillen's
Drug Store.
COBS ! COBS ! COBS ! W. G Bullard &
Co.
MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE.
FRED BEARDSLEE spent Sunday in
Indianola.
J. E. KELLEY made a flying visit to
Denver , Sunday.
I. A. SHERIDAN was a city visitor ,
Saturday jevening.
Miss ZILLAH CALDWEEL is ill with an
attack of pneumonia.
REV. GEORGE SCOTT is home from his
visit in Eastern Nebraska.
S. R. SMITH was up from Indianola on
legal business , Wednesday.
MRS. J. A. BADCON is very low and
her death is expected any time.
C. S. QUICK of Indianola transacted
business with the county officers , Tues
day.
COUNTY ATTORNEY KEYES was up
from Indianoln , Saturday , on business of
the law.
FRANK RATHBUN , our next register of
the U. S. Land office , was in the city ,
Thursday.
C. E. ELDRED has been admitted to
practice before the supreme court of
Nebraska.
MRS CLARA HARBISON went down to
Lincoln , Sunday morning , on a visit of a
week or two.
W. W. GERVER is back from his wan
derings in eastern states on a visit of in
definite duration.
AsST. CASHIER WOLFE of the Bank
of Benkeluian is assisting in Ihe Citizens
Bank , temporarily.
MR. AND MRS. T. A. ERB came down
from Akron , Tuesda } ' evening , on some
matters of business.
HARMON WATT of Chicago will be
here , the last of July on his usual trip
and work of piano tuning.
H. H. BERRY went over to Wilsonville ,
Monday , and organized a lodge for the
order of the Star of Jupiter.
MRS. A. P. BONNOT made a flying trip
to Hastings , last Friday on No. 6 , return
ing home the following day.
MOSES STERN of Chicago was here
from Chicago , Tuesday , ou business con
nected with his property interests here.
M.J. ABBOTT of the only Hayes Cen
ter Republican was in the city , Tuesday ,
on his way home from a trip down east.
T. E. MCDONALD and wife and C. P.
Underwood and wife were over from
Danbury , Wednesday , on a business-
shopping trip.
MRS. F. M. KIMMELL and Master
Schell went down to Lincoln , Tuesday
on No. 6 , to visit the state treasurer and
family afew _ days.
D. F. SMITH of the Wilsonville Review
and postoffice was in the qity over Sat
urday night last. Dave is a very clever
boy , but a poor guesser.
Miss MARY MUGAN was a passenger
on No. 6 , Tuesday , for Boone , Iowa ,
where she goes to look after property
interests which need her attention.
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L. HARRIS of Galva , Illinois , father
of Frank Harris , arrived in the city ,
Wednesday morning , and will make his
son and family a visit of some length.
ED. McCANN of Ong , Nebraska , was
in the city , last Saturday , ou matters of
business. He was formerly engaged in
the grain buying business at Perry sta
tion.
MR. AND MRS. J. T. BULLARD of Pal
isade , Neb.passed through the city , last
Friday evening , on their way to Omaha ,
where they expect to remain a number
of mouths.
Miss NELLIE GUNN entertained a com
pany of young friends , Saturday evening ,
at cards. Refreshments were served ,
aud with music and social chat the eve
ning passed all too quickly.
MRS. C. E. POPE aud the childien went
down to Lincoln , last Friday night , and
spent a few days there visiting relatives
and friends and enjoying the exercises
of "Flag Day" in the capital city , Satur
day. They returned home on Sunday
night.
STATE DEPUTY M. H. WYCKOFF and
J. W. Simmons , one of his assistants ,
were in the city , Monday , on business
connected with the order of the Star of
Jupiter. They are now pushing the
work of organization in Kansas and a
large membership may be expected from
their efforts in the coming year.
MR. AND MRS. I. M. BEARDSLEE re
ceived the sad news of the death of their
little granddaughter at Indianola , only
child of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Hill ,
on Wednesday of this week. The
little one has never been strong since
birth. Parents and relatives all have
much sincere sympathy in their bereave
ment.
Proclamation.
The 3Oth day of May in each tucceed-
ing year has been set apart and decreed
by our laws , a legal holiday for memori
al services in memory of the dead heroes
of the late war of the rebellion.
It is a beautiful service and a pleasing
duty to weave flowers into garlands and
lay them on the graves of departed
friends , who in the hour of their coun
try's peril , offered themselves as a sacri
fice upon the altar of Liberty that the
government founded by our fathers
might be perpetuated.
In order that this day may be better
observed and the people have an oppor
tunity to participate in its observance , I
do proclaim the 3Oth day of May , 1898 , a
legal holiday , to be observed by the
citizens of the city of McCook , and re
quest that they observe it by abstaining
from all unnecessary labor between the
hours of 12 o'clock noon and 4 o'clock
p. ni. , and that during that time all
places of business be closed , and that
the people repair to the place designated
by the Grand Amiof the Republic and
assibt them in the memorial services.
And as a mark of respect and esteem
for our fallen heroes , it is ordered that
a flag be hoisted at halfmast over the
city hall and the school buildings within
the city and I would request that the
same may be done on other public build
ings not under control of the city gov
ernment.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. I have here
unto set iny hand and caused the seal of
the city to be affixed this gth day of May ,
A. D. 1898. J. E. KELLEY , Mayor.
Attest : C. I. HALL , City Clerk.
A "Library Social. "
McCook lodge No. i was well represent
ed at the regular meeting on Monday
evening. There were two applications
for membership , two for reinstatement ,
and one initiation. State Deputy Wyck-
off of Kansas and one of his assistants ,
Mr. Simmons , were present , and made
brief remarks for the good of the order.
The usual season of social pleasure and
gayety followed the business session. It
was announced that in two weeks the
entertainment committee would arrange
for a "Library Social , " and at that time
it is hoped that each member will come
prepared to represent some author or
book. The expectation is that this en
tertainment will be vary interesting and
not devoid of instruction.
Decoration Day.
Preparations are going ou for the ob
servance of Memorial Day and it is
hoped to be able to give the entire pro
gram for publication , next week , in the
local press. It is proposed to make the
day of unusual interest and solemnity ,
this year , and the occasion will be ac
centuated by the fact that the country is
now engaged in another war for human
freedom and for common humanity.
Took the Whole Cheese.
By an oversight a box of fine men's
shoes was left outside his south door by
J. F. Ganschow's clerk , Monday night ,
and the eniire box became the prey of
some rascally thief before morning. The
thief has not been apprehended as yet ,
but it is hoped that he may be gath
ered in in due time and properly pun
ished for his crime.
Accomplishes Wonders.
The coat may not make the man , but
a coat of paint will accomplish wonders
toward improving the appearance of
private dwellings and business-houses
and thus of the entire city. John Esker-
sou does the most artistic work at the
most reasonable prices. Shop in the
old U. S. land office.
A Patriotic Evening.
Last Saturday evening witnessed quite
a patriotic demonstration. After the
raising of the flags by the round-house
men the firing of anvils was continued
into the night , and the scene was one of
great animation and patriotic fervor , in
which the populace engaged with exu
berant enthusiasm. -
School Business.
During the month of May , I will be in
McCook , Saturday the ytla and 2ist.
Regular examination the 2ist. I wil
hold a special examination at the schoolhouse -
house in Indianola , jVIay I4th.
Li LILIAN M. WELBORN ,
County Superintendent.
Tablets and Box Papers.
You will find a fine line of tablets and
box papers at this office for sale at very
reasonable figures and of the best qual-
THE TRIBUNE and The Toledo Blade
for $1.25 a year , strictly in advance.
COBS ! COBS ! COBS ! W. C. Bullard &
Co.
CITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
CATHOLIC Mass at 8 o'clock a. ui.
High mass and sermon at 10:30 , a. in. ,
with choir. Sunday school at 2:30 p. m.
All are cordially welcome.
REV. J. W. HlCKEY , Pastor.
EPISCOPAL Suuday-school at 11:00 : a.
m. Evening service at 8:00 : p. m. Even
song and instruction on Thursdays at
8:00 p. ui. REV. HOWARD STOY ,
Priest in Charge.
CONGREGATIONAL Morning Subject ,
"The Polarity of Truth. " Evening ,
subject , "Uncle Sam's New Deal. " Sun
day-school at 10. Junior Endeavor at 3.
Endeavor at 7. All are cordially invited
to attend these services ;
W. J. TURNER , Pastor.
METHODIST Sunday-school at 10.
Preaching at ir ; subject , Anniversary
Sermon , E. L. Talents Put at Usury.
Class at 12. Junior League at 2:30. Ep-
worth League song service at 7. Anni
versary at 8 : see program. Prayer and
Bible service , Wednesday evening at 8.
All are welcome.
JAS. A. BADCON , Pastor.
BAPTIST Sunday , Bible School at 10
a.m. Preaching services at ir. Baptist
Young People's Union meeting at 7 p.m.
Preaching service at 8 p.m. Morning
" Man Immortal. "
subject , Evening
theme , "The Judgment When and
Why. " The Male Quartet will sing at
the evening services. All are welcome.
T. L. KETMAN , Pastor.
PUBLIC SCHOOL ITEMS.
Miss Marie Gibbons was a school visi
tor , Wednesday afternoon.
Lantern class , tonight , will give pict
ures of the United States navy.
Hon. H. H. Wilson , of Lincoln , will
deliver the address to the Class of ' 98.
The school children will have a half
holiday on Monday , show-day , in the
afternoon.
County Superintendent Welborn visit
ed the schools in her official capacity ,
Wednesday.
The Class of ' 98 has issued its invita
tions to its Commencement exercises ,
Friday , May 27th.
Ida McCarl , Nina Doan , Blanche Mc- .
Carf rEthel Barnett and George Campbell
visited the gravel pit at Wauneta , last
Saturday.
Miss Nellie Gunn of the class of ' 98
was presented with a handsome piano
ou the occasion of her iSth birthday ,
last Wednesday.
Ora Hendricks is out of school , this
week , acting as messenger for the tele
graph company , during the vacation of
the regular boy.
Lantern class to-night and Saturday
night , at 8:15. : The Present War Portraits
traits of Dewey , Sicard , Sigsbee , Long ,
Alger , Thurston , the Queen Regent , Sa-
gasta , Campos , Weyler , Gomez , Maceo ,
and Garcia. View of American and
Spanish navies , officers , men , ships , and
guns Scenes in Cuba among the Span
iards and the insurgents Illustrations
to history as it is now being made.
Many of these views were prepared ex
pressly tor this exhibition in McCook ,
by'Charles S. Farrar , of Chicago , and
are now shown for the first time. Ad
mission ten cents , a necessary fee to de
fray expenses.
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS.
FATHER B. SPROLL of Indianola was
a city visitor , Thursday.
JOHN HATFIELD is here from Illinois ,
the guest of his son James.
MRS. G. R. SNYDER went down to
Lincoln , Thursday , on a visit.
W. J. CHAMBERLAIN of Denver was a
guest of the city , Saturday last.
C. W. KEYS of Bartley was a city visi
tor between trains , Monday evening.
MRS. V. H. SOLLIDAY and Mrs. Ed.
Beyrer were Hastings visitors , yesterday.
MRS. J. E. ROBISON of Wauneta came
down to attend the funeral of W. W.
Fisher , Thursday.
MR. AND MRS. GOODWIN of Wauneta
were down to attend the funeral of W.
W. Fisher , Thursday.
MR. AND MRS. ALBERT MCMILLEN
were called up to Trenton , Wednesday
night , by a telegram announcing the
fact that Mrs. McMillen's father , Mr. A.
McConnell , is dying. LATER He died
on Wednesday night , and was buried in
Trenton , today. We offer heartfelt sym
pathy.
Notice for Bids.
Sealed bids are hereby invited for the
plastering and painting of the parsonage
of the M. E. church of McCook.
Bids to be separate and filed with R.
A. Green on or before the ith of May ,
1898. The committee reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
J. A. BADCON ,
Chairman Committee.
The comedy of "Initiating the New
Policeman " came off Wednesday even
ing. "Johnny , loan me your gun , " was
the first act lights out two shots , and
a foot race.
Death of a Former Citizen.
There were many sad hearts in Mc
Cook. Tuesday evening , when word was
telegraphed down from Wauneta that
Squire William W. Fisher had passet
away , after an illue&s of considerable
length.
[ William W. Fisher was born in Ver
mont , November 14 , 1821 , moving with
his parents to Coles county , Illinois ,
when young. Here he was united in
marriage with Jane Olnistead on August
5 , 1847 , but after a few years of happy
married life she passed away. The de
ceased was married to Martha E. Sims
of Indianapolis , Indiana , March 13 , i56i.
The family moved to Red Willow county ,
Nebraska , in 1879 a d to McCook in
1882. The deceased was one of the pion
eer citizens of McCook. The family
moved to Chase county in 1886 , locating
at Waunela , of which the departed was
the founder and until his death a promi
nent and highly respected citizen. He
was the father of ten children , and a
wife and five children remain to mourn
the loss .of a loving and kind husband
and father. Mrs. G. W. Snyder of Ma
drid , Nebraska , Mrs. Newell Forsythe of
Loomis , Nebraska , Nellie D. Fisher , W.
S Fisher and C. A. Fisher of Wauneta ,
Nebraska. It may be truthfully said of
him that it was his greatest pleasure in
life to make all about him happy and
comfortable. All must realize how sad
and painful it is to part with one so be
loved. None but Christ can heal such
broken hearts lie died at Wauneta ,
Tuesday. May 10 , 1898 , going home , us
he said to those around him on that sad ,
yet serene occasion. ]
Th e remains were brought here on
Wednesday evening , and on Thursday
afternoon at three o'clock , from the
Congregational church , the body was
taken to Longview cemetery of our city
for interment , escorted by the Masonic
fraternity of McCook , under whose aus
pices the services were held. Services
at the church were brief , but impressive ,
consisting of remarks of a tender nature
by Rev. Hobson of Wauneta , a sermon
of powerful feeling and earnestness by
Rev. Turner , and appropriate hymns by
the church choir. Many friends attended
and bore a last tribute to the memory of
a man who was as generally respected
and loved as he was known. All the
children were in attendance at the fu
neral , departing for their several homes
on the following morning.
THE TRIBUNE offers jjojui the hearl
its sincerest sympathy , and thus ex
presses a sentiment felt by all who knew
the departed in his beautiful life.
A Card of Thanks.
We feel deeply grateful for ail the
kindnesses and assistance shown us in
the burial of our dear one , aud to the
people of McCook , and to the Masonic
fraternity in particular , we wish to ex
press our sincerest thanks.
MRS. MARTHA E. FISHER s. FAMILY.
Acknowledges the Receipt.
Ex-Mayor Troth , as chairman of the
Cuban Relief committee , has received a
letter acknowledging the receipt of the
money sent by the people of McCook to
aid the suffering Cubans. We give be
low the text of the letter :
Key West , Fla. , May 3 , 1898. H. H.
Troth , Esq. , Chairman Cuban Relief
Committee , McCook , Nebraska. Dear
Sir : Miss Barton directs me to acknowl
edge the receipt of your letter contain
ing New York draft on Reidat , Nont
'Ros & Co. , Havana , for one hundred
and fifty five dollars and forty-five cents ,
and to thank the donors most sincerely
for their kindness , and to assure them
that the money will be. used for the pur
pose for which it was intended. You
may be sure that the suffering Cubans ,
old and young , bless los Americanos for
their great goodness and that we shall
take great pleasure in bearing your lov
ing message from the school children of
McCook to the little ones of Cuba.
Very truly yours ,
C. H. H. COTTRELL.
Clean Your Alleys.
Attention is called to the ordinance re
quiring property-owners to clean up
about their premises. There is a heavy
fine for violation or failure to comply
with this ordinance , and the immediate
attention of all is called to this matter.
The ordinance will be strictly enforced.
Clean up ! ED. JORDAN , Marshal.
Too Swift for the Gun.
Shorty , the sprinter , and the night
policeman had a little seance , Wednes
day night , in which the night policeman
had to fire a solid shot across Shorty's
bow in an effort to make him heave to.
There is a legend to the effect that
Shorty outran the bullet.
Their Anniversary.
Next Sunday is the anniversary occa
sion of the Epworth League , and the day
will be opened by a Sunrise Prayer meet
ing at 6 o'clock , of which Rev. W. J.
Turner of the Congregational church
will be the leader. In the evening the
anniversary services will be continued ,
of which announcement is made else
where.
MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS.
COBS ! Cots ! COBS ! W. C. Bullard
Co.
See McMillen's new stock of WALL
PAPER.
WANTED Shorthand pupils by L. W.
Stayner.
Guaranteed Mixed Paint at McMillen's
Drug Store.
HOUSE-CLEANING Leave orders for
man to do house-cleaning at TRIBUNE
office.
Regular meeting of the Ladies' Circle ,
G. A. R. , in Odd Fellows' hall , Saturday
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
License to marry was issued , Wednes
day , to John II. Fritz and Eugenie
Grosch , both of Indianola.
Night Policeman J. G. Roger bloomed
out in a full new uniform , this week , and
makes an imposing presence.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E.
church will serve dinner in the Menard
building , show day , May i6th.
C. B. Rowell has retired from the sex
ton-ship of the cemetery and J. lucker
is in charge at a reduced salary.
H. T. Church shipped two carloads of
cattle to Denver , Monday. Charles
Dewey taking them up for him.
Fifteen cents will buy a box of pa
per at THE TRIBUNE office that will
surprise and please you for quality.
The following letters were advertised
at the McCook postoffice on Sunday ,
"May 8th : Mrs. Alma Overman , Mrs. E. S.
Snively.
On account of the illness of Mrs. J. A.
3adcon , the ladies of the Methodist
church will not serve dinner , show-day ,
as announced.
H. A. ROWE , late of the Imperial En-
erprise , is now working for the Barnett
Lumber Co. at this place. He was foun
der of that paper.
"We didn't Dewey thing to Spain " is
he language of a popular ribbon badge ,
vhich is worn surmounted by a combined
J. S. and Cuban flag.
The McCook Electric Light Co. is dis
tributing new and larger poles in some
parts of the city and they will replace
the old and shorter ones now in use.
The McCook postoffice is gradually
joing back to its
before-the-failure-years
standing. On July ist the salary of the
postmaster will be increased $100 per an
num.
License was issued to Abram T. Myers
and Bernice E. Jacobs , Thursday , and
the judge at once made them happy by
performing the ceremony making them
husband and wife.
Lumber is being delivered on the
ground for the new court house. It is
expected to commence burning the brick
in the near future , and the work of
building will soon be under way.
A large party of young ladies and
gentlemen of the city held a picnic in
the grove at the water-works pumping
plant , yesterday afternoon , which was
attended by all the entrancing particu
lars of such affairs.
Union services in the Methodist church
are announced for Memorial Sunday ,
May 2gth. Rev. Howard Stoy of the
Episcopal church will deliver the Mem
orial sermon , and the Methodist choir
will provide the music on the occasion.
The house-moving spirit is still active.
And it must be admitted that the ap
pearance of the city is improving by the
consolidating process operating. In
deed the city has been greatly improved
in a number of localities , this spring , in
a noticeable degree in this way.
The near approach of circus day calls
renewed attention to the fact that the
John Robinson Greatest of All American
Shows is one of the very few exhibitions
of its kind in which no gambling devices
or games of chance are permitted. Those
who patronize this famous exhibition
are assured of absolute protection from
sharpers of every description.
Louis Cyr , the Canadian strong man ,
who is one of the leading features of the
John Robinson Greatest of All American
shows this season , was born in Upper
Canada thirty-four years ago , and from
his earliest childhood gave evidences of
of the marvelous strength that was one
day to make him famous. Since his
powers have matured he has frequently
broken the records for heavy lifting ,
and history does not offer a single cham
pion whose feats could in any way com
pare with those performed by the great
Cyr.