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EIGHTEENTH MeCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA. FRIDAY EVENING. MAY 26 , 1899. NUMBER 2
Commencement Week.
The exercises of commencement week
opened with the sermon to the graduates
in the Congregational church , Sunday
evening , and closed with the graduating
programme in that church on Thursday
evening , and these , together with all
the intervening exercises , made up a
closing week of our public schools in
which all citizens may well take a par
donable pride , for they mark the close
of a school year of substantial results and
open and prepare the way for the new
year with all its alluring possibilities.
And Tun TRIBUNE would sum up in a
few words all the nice things it would
like to say ( did space permit ) in con
gratulating the superintendent , teachers
and pupils upon the commendable show
ing made of the work of the past term ,
and in wishing them continued success
in the coming year.
SERMON TO THE GRADUATES.
On last Sunday evening , Rev. VV. J.
Turner delivered the sermon to the
members of the graduating class in the
Congregational church. He took for
his subject , "Be Strong , " and made an
eloquent plea for the class to be strong
in the Lord and in the power of His
might ; standing for a Christian education
and civilization. The church was filled
and the occasion was one of keen inter
est to all friends of the class and of the
public school S3'stem , befittingly usher
ing in the several exercises of com
mencement week.
There were some appropriate decora
tions and the choir sang two special
numbers for the occasion.
PRIMARY ENTERTAINMENT.
F/ ' The exercises by the children of the
East Ward primary school , in the assem
bly room , Monday evening , was one of
the brightest happenings of the closing
week of school. The little children had
been thoroughly drilled for the program
thejr rendered , and everything passed
off as joyously and entertainingly as the
heart could desire. Miss Thomson and
her assistant , Miss Rowell , together with
the children one and all engaged are to
be congratulated upon the success and
pleasure of the evening.
CLASS DAY EXERCISES.
There was a large and delighted audi
ence at the class day exercises held in
the Congregational church , Tuesday
evening , and the programme was rend
ered with uniform excellence and high
merit throughout. Admission was by
card , hence the jam and overcrowding
of previous years were somewhat avoid
ed. The church pulpit was beautifully
decorated for the event with lace curt
ains , streamers of-the class colors white
and red cut flowers , potted plants and
suiilax , making a cheerful scene of beau
ty in which the class of ' 99 was the
central figure.
PROGRAMME.
Piano Solo "Last Idea of Von Webber" . .
% ysie Burgess
"Ambition" W , . .ler R. Clark
"True Aim of Life" . Vera O. Ilileman
Vocal Solo Selected Blanche McCarl
"Practical Education" L. Wayne Brinton
"Even-tide of the Century
Jessie Amarilla Johnson
Quartette "The Leader of Company B" . . .
McCarl , Beyrer , Smith , McCarl
"Help Thyself" Roy S.Jacobs
"Plea for Education" . . . . Millicent May Slaby
Piano Duet "La Figlia del Repgimento" . .
A. Maud Cordeal , Elsie Burgess
"Our Past" Denton Stroud
Quintette "Commencement Song' *
Blanche McCarl , Nina Doan. Ida McCarl ,
James Borneman , Francis Golfer
"The Future" Francis Golfer
Vocal Solo Selected Nina Doan
"Ambition" was the chosen topic of
Walter R. Clark , who is known as the
class orator. In well chosen words and
with all the oratorical finish he could
command , Walter gave his hearers his
idea of a proper and high ambition , do
ing the task in a right worthy manner.
Miss Vera O. Hilemau sought to prove
the "True Aim of Life" to be the educa
tion not only of the niind , the develop
ment of the intellect , but the full round
developement of mind and heart and
soul. And she made a strong case for
high ideals and noble effort.
"Practical Education" was the topic
of Wayne Brinton's oration , and the
young man put a surprising amount of
rugged originality and vigor into its
treatment , laying strong stress on the
desirability of a practical education as
over against the nonsense and superfic
iality achieved by too many in the
schools of the land.
Miss Jess'ie Johnson described the in
finite possibilities of "The Even-tide of
the Century" in educational matters as
well as in other directions , showing the
close of each century to be the time of
greatest performances in every depart
ment of human activity , and claiming
for the close of the nineteenth century
the acme of human attainment.
Roy S. Jacobs dwelt upon the vital
importance of self-help in life , "Help
Thyself1" being the subject of bis oration.
He argued strongly and cleverly for in
dividuality and self-reliance as necessary
to largest success in life in this high-
noon of the centuries with its broadest
demands upon educated citizens.
Miss Millie M. Slaby delivered a "Plea
for Education" which was one of the
meritorious papers of the evening , carry
ing with it quite a few of her recognized
characteristics. She indicated that more
and more the educated citizen would be
in demand in the future , and claimed
that no one need be without the essential
qualification.
"Our Past" by Denton Stroud covered
the biographical sketches of the class of
' 99. Mr. Stroud has a rough-and-ready
style with a bit of pretty keen humor
and none of the class escaped him and
his caustic pen. His brusque style
showed a distinct disregard of formali
ties and form , and created not a little
uneasiness among the class and amuse
ment for his auditors.
Francis Colfer of the class of 1900 had
the last say at the class in his paper en
titled , "The Future" , and it was not in
any sense a conventional production ,
but consisted in mild and humorous
"roasts" of each member of the class ,
whom he wished nothing "softer" than
an opportunity to "take their chances
with the rest of them. "
The piano solo by Elsie Burgess was
effectively rendered.
Miss Blanche McCarl strengthened
her hold on the public heart in her vocal
solo.
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The male quartette T. E. McCarl , J.
A. Beyrer , R. F. Smith and J. R. Mc
Carl appeared to good advantage in
their coon song.
The piano duo by Miss Maud Cordeal
and Miss Elsie Burgess was an excellent
number of the programme.
The quintette Nina Doau , Blanche
McCarl , Ida McCarl , James Borneman
and Francis Colfer sang most tunefully
and well their "Commencement Song. "
Miss Nina Doau's sweet voice was
heard to advantage in her vocal solo ,
and this number closed the evening's
programme , which was in many respects
one of the most satisfactory in the histo
ry of the McCook schools.
The graduates were generously re
membered by their friends in the tangi
ble form of numerous pretty gifts of
books etc.
VISITORS' DAY.
Visitors' day was one of the most sat
isfactory days from a practical stand
point of the entire commencement week ,
and the roster at the high school build
ing shows that hundreds of our people ,
patrons and others interested , took ad
vantage of the opportunity offered ,
Wednesday afternoon and evening , to
inspect the work being done by the pu
pils of the several grades in the school
system. In this way , patrons could in a
definite , practical way see just what
their children had done during the past
year and what the teachers are endeavor
ing to teach the pupils of the various
grades. Work in the different branches
of the various grades was on exhibition ;
also written papers of examinations held
in the early part of the year and at the
close , showing the progress made by the
pupils. All these exhibits were carefully
perused by the visitor and it is entirely
safe to say they all went away with a
more intelligent idea of the work being
performed throughout the entire system
than they had hitherto entertained. The
results of visitors' day cannot help being
satisfactorj- both instructors and pa
trons , and incidentally , to many of the
children themselves , who were thus en
abled to compare work performed and
get ideas of what is in store for them in
the grades to which they have been pro
moted.
THE GRADUATING EXERCISES.
The graduating exercises of the class
of'99 were witnessed by a comfortably
filled house , last evening , in the Con
gregational church. The programme
was highly entertaiuging , and is given
below :
Piano Solo "Tete-a-Tete" . . A. Maud Cordl'al
Invocation Rev.J. A. Badcon
Quartette "When Day Fades"
McCarl , Beyrer , Smith , McCarl
Class Address S. Wright Butler , D. D.
Piano duet "Zwischenspiel"
Mrs. A. P. Bonnet , Mrs. W. B. Mills
Presentation of Diplomas W. F.
Lawson , Member of Board of Education
Vocal Solo Selected Mrs. A. P. Bonnet
Benediction Rev. W.J.Turner
The class address by S. Wright Butler ,
D. D. , of Omaha , was one of the finest
ever delivered in this city , and delighted
and entertained everybody.
Miss Cordeal's piano solo was a most
enjoyable number.
The male quartette's efforts was , as
usual , highly Appreciated.
Mrs. Bonnet and Mrs. Mills gathered
new laurels in their piano duet.
The vocal solo by Mrs. Bonnet was up
to the high standard of her vocal efforts ,
and the entire programme from intro
duction to benediction , was an honor to
the city and school system , and we
warmly congratulate all concerned.
Reliable Clothing.
Men's all-wool suits at $4.75 and up
wards , at C. L. DEGROFF &Co.'s.
ANTHONY PROBST has been out of
the city since last week looking up a
new location , we are informed. Mr.
Probst is One of McCook's earliest busi
ness men , and we regret his determina
tion to seek a new field.
The young ladies authorized to collect
flowers on the morning of Decoration
day will wear the badge of the Ladies'
Circle.
ED. Fox is at home on a visit.
Dedicated Their New Church.
Last Sunday was a happy occasion fertile
tile members of the Christum church oi
this city and vicinity , marking as the
day diu the practical completion and
dedication of their new church edifice.
Tins work has been one of struggle and
self-sacrifice on the part of the small
membership and their friends , and the
realization of their efforts in the comfort
able and convenient church home they
now possess , comes with natural and ex
cusable satisfaction and gratification.
They are to be congratulated upon the
completion of this monument to their
devotion and energy and zeal.
As the other Protestant churches of
the city joined in the dedicatory ser
vices , the church was soon filled to over
flowing and the scene was a bright and
inspiring one. The interior of the church ,
which is very attractive and roomy , pre
sented a handsome appearance , which
was beautifully heighted by a lavish dis
play of cut flowers and potted plants on
the pulpit and platform.
Elder Corbin of Beaver City preached
the sermon. It was characterized by
forcefulness , directness and singleness
of purpose , urging the absolute necessity
of a belief in the Divine Savior. The
invocation was pronounced by Rev. Ket-
inan of the Baptist church , and the ben
ediction by Rev. Turner of the Congre
gational church. After the sermon ,
Rev. Beall , pastor in charge , made a fi
nancial statement , showing the cost of
the building to have been $2,000 , of
which $1,280 had been provided for ,
leaving a balance ol $720. ' A free-will
offering was asked and aided by the clev
er efforts of Elder Corbin , the sum of
$520 was raised among those present.
Stirring music was provided by the
church choir , assisted -by the audience ,
John Selby directing.
Elders Corbin of Beaver City and Wil
kinson of Hastings are assisting Elder
Beall in the protracted meetings now be
ing held in the church.
A Disastrous Finale.
A fishing party of six had a disastrous
wind-up to their pleasure , last Sunday
evening , while returning home from
fishing on the Willow. The party was
driving down Manchester avenue , when
the horses attached to the carriage ran
away , overturning the carriage and
spilling out the occupants promiscuous
ly. Louis Kolb , who was chaperoning
the part- , had his shoulder dislocated ,
and Mrs. Blair sustained a slight fracture
of the shoulder. The three children in
the party escaped without injury of any
importance , as did also Mrs. Martha
Blair sister-in-law of the .
, - - injured lady.
It is asserted that some of the party
were ttoo highly insured against snake
bites , otherwise the runaway might have
been averted. The carriage was a hand
some new one just recently placed in
commission by W. H. Ackernian , the
west end livery man. It was practically
ruined , and the damage will approximate
$75. The accident haled at the in
tersection of Denu"street , and a
wagon in front of Williaui Richardson's
blacksmith shop was considerably dam
aged by being in the way of the runaway
horses.
The Admiral Slept On.
Admiral Schley passed through the
city , Wednesday night on No. 3 , in Gen
eral Solicitor Manderson's private car ,
bound for Denver. Quite a demonstra
tion was given the admiral here , but he
is none the wiser for it , and the people
here are no better acquainted with the
"hero of Santiago" than they were be
fore his passage through the valley's
finest. The "mosquito battery" manned
by Captains Roxby and Budig , did its
duty well , consuming a keg of powder in
the salutes fired in the admiral's honor ,
and a huge bon-fire added its warm glow
and brightness to the scene , whichhow
ever was dull and dreary , as the admiral
declined to let the light of his counten
ance beam upon the scene , much to the
disgust of the many who had gathered
at the depot at that unseasonable hour ,
between 12 and I o'clock , to see the hereof
of one of America's proudest naval vic
tories. Mrs. Schley and Mrs. Mander-
son and the general were also in the
party.
Beall-Ayer.
Rev. T. P. Beall , pastor of the Christ
ian church , surprised his friends and
many indeed of his parishioners , last
week , by going quietly down to Guide
Rock and returning home with a bride
and helpmeet in the person of Miss Lulu
A. Ayer of that place The ceremony
was performed on last Friday , May igth ,
and the newly married couple at once
came to McCook , where they will make
their home , arriving here in time to
take active part and direction of the
dedicatory services of the new Christian
church , Sunday morning. THE TRIB
UNE on its own behalf extends the heart
iest congratulations and best wishes to
Rev. Beall and his bride.
In Young Womanhood.
Miss Ada Harlan , daughter of Dr. A.
C. Harlan of Frontier county , was called
from earth's suffering , Monday morning ,
at the home farm after a long illness.
The remains were brought to McCook ,
Wednesday about noon , and burial was
made in Riverview cemetery. The de
ceased will be remembered by TRIBUNE
readers , having lived with her parents
for some time in east McCook , while at
tending school here. She was compelled
to leave school on account of ill health ,
and the family returned to the farm ,
where her young life came to an early
close , Monday morning. The parents
and friends have much sympathy in
their sorrow.
Screen doors , front doors , plain doors
and anything you may need in all kinds
of building material. Bottom prices.
BARNETT LUMBER Co.
The McCormick is all right. Frank D.
Burgess is agent for them. Don't buy a
binder , mower or rake without getting
his prices and learning all about those
celebrated machines.
MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE.
C. II. BOYLE was a Trenton visitor ,
Sunday.
VIRGIL LATIMER was down from
Hayes Center , over Sunday.
PRESIDENT HOCKNELL returned to
the city , Tuesday night , on business.
F. M. RiTCHEY of Plattsmouth was in
the city , Monday , on a tender mission.
MRS. J. B. MESERVE came up from
Lincoln , Wednesday night , on a short
visit.
visit.MRS.
MRS. II. G. BORNEMAN and Mrs. A.
J. Chambers were Lincoln visitors , last
Friday.
MRS. E. H. WATERS and the children
returted home , Wednesdaj' night , from
their trip to Missouri.
F. S. AND O. G. VAHUE of Allegan ,
Michigan , are in the city , this week , on
some business matters.
FRANK STROUT went down to Kansas
City. Monday night on 6 , on business
for the McCook Milling Co.
Miss MAUDE VANSICKLE of Orleans
has been up during commencement
week , the guest of Miss Myrtle Meyer.
ROBERT I. EVANS of the Trenton
Leader was down to the valley's finest ,
last Friday afternoon , and remembered
us fraternally.
F. H. DOUGLASS , who has been with
the Golden Rule people since their open
ing here , went east on 12 , last Saturday.
JUDGE NORRIS sojourned at the Com
mercial , Sunday night , on his way to
Hayes Center to convene district court ,
Monday.
Miss MARIE GIBBONS came up from
Orleans , Wednesday night , to witness
the commencement exercises. She is
the guest of the Misses Doan.
U. J. WARREN is entertaining his
mother from Davenport and brother
Williard from Grandon , Mo. They ar
rived in the city , Tuesday night.
J. D. McNEELY came up from St. Joe ,
Wednesday night , to look after some
business matters. He is the owner of
the building occupied by A. McMillen.
J. S. McPHEELY of Miuden was a
brief visitor in the city , early part of the
week , going to and from Hayes Center
to attend the May term of district court.
J.SHERMAN VANSICKLE of Dead wood ,
S. D. , spent Thursday night in the city ,
guest of his sister , Mrs. Jordan. He left
for Cripple Creek , Colo. , this morning
on T.
T.MRS.
MRS. G. A. NOREN went down to Or
leans , this morning , to be absent a week ,
during commencement down there. A
niece will be graduated from the Orleans
school.
JAMES STANGLAND went down to
Lincoln , Wednesday on 12 , to witness
the university exercises , and will return
with the other members of the family at
their close.
R. M. OSBORN has been entertaining
his father , Joseph Osborn , and sister-in-
law , Mrs. Ben Osborn , for a few days.
Thry returned to Edison , Thursday
morning.
MRS. T. G. REES is over from Farnam ,
where Mr. Rees is the Burlington agent ,
and . is spending a few days with Mrs.
Max Anton and other friends of the
olden time.
DR. DUNCAN has located in our city
in the practice of his profession , having
taken quarters over the old Knipple
sto/e room. The family is boarding at
the Commercial for the present.
J. H. FowLER , who has been attend
ing'lectures in Chicago , the past year ,
returned home , Tuesday night. He will
be on the road during the summer vaca
tion , and will return to his medical
studies again in the fall.
G. R.JOHNSON , C. E.Pope , M.O.Mc-
Clure , C. W. Bronson , H. W. Cole , J.W.
Hupp , and R. L. Tinker attended the
meeting of Shriners in Hastings , yester
day. R. B. Archibald and S. Cordeal
walked the burning sands.
Mrs. Eliza G. Nettleton Gone.
At 3:30 : o'clock , Tuesday morning ,
Mrs. Eliza G. Nettleton passed from
earth at the age of 69 years , after a brief
attack of paralysis , at her home over in
Perry precinct. Little was known of
her illness and the announcement of her
death came with the startling sudden
ness of a stroke of lightning from a clear
sky to her large circle of warm and lov
ing friends in this city and county. In
her death passes away in triumphant
faith and hope one of the grandest ,
sweetest of those who made this country
their home in the early days. Words
fail us to do justice to this grand and
splendid woman , whom to know was to
admire and love.
[ ELIZA G. NETTLETON was born in
Brandon , Vermont , March 6th , 1830 ,
and died near McCook , Nebraska , May
23d , 1899 , at 3:30 a.m. , on the thirteenth
anniversary of the death of her husband ,
the'Jamented C. L. Nettleton. ]
Simple services were conducted at the
home , Thursday afternoon , by Rev. Turner -
ner and the remains were laid by the
side of her husband in Longview ceme
tery , a large company of neighbors and
friends from country and city following
the body to its last resting place , and
paying a last tribute to her honored
memory.
State Examinations.
State examination will be held June
13 and 14 at Lincoln , Wayne , Fremont ,
North Platte , Holdrege and Grand Is
land. The examination will be under
the supervision of the state V ard of ex
aminers and other competent persons ,
and will be given as follows : Tuesday ,
June 13 8:45 : a. m. , General History ;
10:30 a. in. , Zoology ; 1:30 p. m. , Trigo-
nometr } ' ; 3:15 p. m. , Rhetoric ; Wednes
day , June 14 8:30 : a. m. . Chemistry ;
10:15 a. m. , English Literature ; 1:30 p.
m. , Intellectual Philosophy ; 3:15 p.m. ,
Geology ; 4:30 : p. m. , Physical Geography.
Further information may be had by
addressing the state superintendent of
public instruction at Lincoln.
Very respectfully ,
W. R. JACKSON.
RAILROAD NEWS ITEMS.
Charles McManigal of Red Cloud was
at headquarters , Wednesday.
G. R. Snyder returned , Wednesday
night , from his trip to Lincoln.
Mrs. Tom Crawlick is up from Red
Cloud , guest of Mrs. V. II. Solliday.
Joseph Slaby , wife and children are
down from Denver , guests of Conductor
Solliday.
W. W. Webster returned to work , mid
week , after a five days' rest in which to
catch up on his sleep"schedule. .
Conductor M. O. McClure returned
home on I , Saturday morning , from the
O. R. C. convention in Detroit.
H. D. Bayles is having an addition
made to his dwelling on east Denuison
street , commencing work , this week.
The condition of Brakema'n J.W.Bates ,
who had a foot cut off at Stratton , two
weeks ago , is causing his friends much
uneasiness.
Mrs. A. Clark and daughter Grace re
turned to Oxford , Wednesday morning
on 12 , Miss Nellie remaining to make a
longer visit.
John Humphreys returned home ,
Wednesday , from his trip to New Or
leans , La. , to attend the B. of R. T. con
vention in that city.
Chief Clerk Montmorency has pur
chaser ! the Spearman residence on Mel-
viu street , one of McCook's handsomest
and best appointed dwellings.
Emerson Hanson departed , today , for
Chicago , on a visit to Mrs. Hanson , who
is in that city looking after an invalid
mother , who is in a hospital there.
Master Warren will accompany him and
spend some time in Illinois.
CITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
CATHOLIC Mass at S o'clock a. m.
High mass and sermon at 10:30 , a. m. ,
with choir. Sunday school at 2:30 p. in.
All are cordially welcome.
REV. J. W. IIlCKEY , Pastor.
CHRISTIAN Bible school at 10 a. m.
No service at n. Union Memorial ser
vices at the M. E. church. Communion
at 12 a. m. Regular gospel service in
the evening at S p. m. All are welcome.
T. P. BEALL , Pastor.
METHODIST -Sunday-school at loa.m.
Union Memorial services at n. Epworth
League at 7 p. m. Preaching . 8 p. m.
Prayer and Bible study on Wednesday
evening at 8 p. ui. All are welcome.
JAS. A. BADCON , Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL Sunday-school at
10. No morning service. Union Me
morial services at the Methodist church.
Preaching at 8. Subject , "Consecration. "
Senior Endeavor at 7. Prayer-meeting
on Wednesday evening at S. All are
welcome. W. J. TURNER , Pastor.
EPISCOPAL Sunday morning at 11:00 :
o'clock , Morning Prayer and Litany.
Sunday evening at See : o'clock , Evening
Prayer. Sunday-school at 10:00 a. m.
Friday evening lecture at 8:00 o'clock.
Holy communion the first Sunday in
each mouth.
HOWARD STOY , Rector.
BAPTIST Sunday-school at 10 a. m.
Union Memorial services at the M. E.
church at II a. m. Junior Union at 3 p.
ni. Senior Union at 7. A patriotic ser
mon at S. Subject , "Our Greater Coun
try. " All are welcome.
T. L. KETMAN , Pastor.
Services during the week at the Christ
ian church.
Be sure and hear Corbin once , if you
hear no more , at the Christian church.
There are good congregations and at
tention at each preaching service at Box
Elder and Garden Prairie appointments.
Rev. W. F. Vogt went down to Crete ,
Thursday morning , to attend the meet
ing of the German Congregationrl asso
ciation of ministers for Nebraska , held
in Olive Branch church south of Crete ,
from Thursday until Monday next. The
association met in this city , last year.
Rev. Ketniau's lecture at Zion Hill
church , Tuesday evening , drew a crowd
ed , house , and was a success in every
way. Over forty dollars were realized
from the same , and this sum \vill be de
voted to assisting in the purchase of a
new organ for the Baptist church at
that place. The Ionian quartet of Mc
Cook provided the music.
Recruits for Regular Service.
Warren Dean , second lieutenant of the
Sixth cavalry , and party , arrived in the
city , last night , and have opened up a
recruiting station in Commercial hotel ,
for the enlistment of men in the regular
service of the army , infantry , cavalry or
artillery , for service in the United States ,
Philippines , Porto Rico , or Cuba. Dr.
R. M. Cowan is the examining surgeon
with the party , which is composed of
four men , Julius S. Reis and Harry P.
Raynard making up the rest of the party.
Any one wishing to enlist in the regular
service will report at once at the hotel for
examination , today or tomorrow , when
the station will be closed.
McCook Will Celebrate.
It is practically settled that McCook
will celebrate the Fourth of July in this
year of grace and Dewey , 1899 , and it
but remains for the citizens to have a
meeting and decide upon the particu
lars , which we feel certain will excel
any thing attempted in the city for years.
A meeting of the citizens of McCook
will therefore be held in the city on next
Monday evening to appoint committees
and take such other action with relation
to the celebration as may seem proper
and necessary.
For Sale or Trade.
A J4 blood Jersey bull for sale or
trade. Inquire of W. M. IRWIN.
SCALE BOOKS For sale at THE TRIB
UNE office. Best in the market.
WANTED Your drug trade.
D. W. LOAR.
MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS.
Try Lear for drugs.
Glass , wall paper , paints and oils at
Loar's.
Always buy pure and fresh drugs.
Lear keeps them.
A few remnants of wall paper at re
duced prices at McMillen's.the druggist.
WANTED A girl for house-work.
MRS. W. M. IRU-IN , one mile northwest
McCook.
More young ladies are now filling
clerical positions in McCook than ever
in our history.
S. D. McClain has bought the Coleman -
man dwelling honse , just west of R. B.
Archibald's home.
There will be a ball game , next Tues
day , between a local combination and
the Stratton team.
No use taking in that roof to keep it
dry. Just cover it with some of "Bui-
lard's Best" shingles.
S-W P means Sherwin-Williams Paint
best to cover best to wear. Sold by
L. W. MCCONNELL & CO.
This is commencement week and it's
a good time to commence that house.
Let Billiard give you figures.
The best on earth Ash Grove lime ,
Louisville and Portland cement , hard
wall plaster. BARNETT LUMBER Co.
You want a good binder , mower or
rake. The McCortnick is that machine
and Frank D. Burgess is their prophet.
Joe Couzins has been doing night
police duty during the indisposition of
J.G.Rogers , who was brutally assaulted ,
recently , by unknown parties.
Take up the "White Man's Burden"
and throw it over the fence ; but be sure
it is an Elwood fence the kind which
does not slip. Sold only by Bullard.
Fence posts , fence pickets , fence wire ,
wire fencing and poultry netting. A
large stock always on hand.
BARNETT LUMBER Co.
Frank D. Burgess is agent for the cel
ebrated McCormick binders , mowers
and rakes. Call and consult him before
making your purchase of any of these
machines.
Considerably over an inch of rain has
fallen in the past week , and the crops of
all kinds are looking flourishing and
promising ; and the farmer's smile is in
proportion.
You can get either lock or call boxes
at the McCook post office. They haveli
imndred or more vacant. The rent is
50 and 25 cents for three months. Great
convenience.
Get prices at C. L. DeGroff & Co.'s
Cash Bargain Store before you send out
of town for Dry Goods , Clothing or
Groceries , and get reliable goods , be
sides saving money.
Occasionally a man gets knocked
down. That is the way we get our
Washington fir stock tanks , but you can
buy them set up if you want them that
way. Same price at Bullard's.
H. H. Pickens , the South Platte under
secretary of the state engineer , has been
displaced by Governor Poynter , who has
named a gentleman by the name of
Jackson of Lexington as his successor.
For Sale.
On account of removing from Mc
Cook , I offer for sale my lo-room resi
dence on Main avenue , facing the park.
One and one-half lots , well improved ,
with good lawn , shrubbery and fruit ol
all kinds. The house has large rooms ,
plenty of closets , bath room , good cellar.
There is also a good barn on the prop
erty.
erty.Also
Also will sell at a bargain the 6-rooin
house and corner lot on the southeast
corner of the second block east of citj-
park. Also two four-room houses in
South McCook , each house having two
lots.
lots.Will
Will dispose of ail the above proper
ties at a rare bargain , or will sell any
one of them on easy terms in install
ments or with suitable discount for cash.
Address , FRANK HARRIS ,
1900 i6th st. , Denver , Colo.
Singing Contest.
According to previous arrangements a
majority of the contestants have decided
that the singing contest , advertised by
Cochran & Coleman , will be held at
their store , Tuesday , May 3Oth , at 4:30
p. m.
The watch will be given to the school
boy and the lawn swing to the school
girl who sings in the most acceptable
manner , as the judges decide.
The following persons will act as
judges : Mr. F. M. Kimmell , Mrs. A. P.
Bonnet , Miss Mima Richardson.
All are cordially invited to attend the
singing contest.
Tablets Below Cost.
We have conic into possession of an
assortment of tablets , of different prices ,
which we will sell at cost to dispose of
them in a hurry. If you want a good
ten cent tablet for five cents , call in and
see our line. We have them at from 2
for 5 cents up , and they are good quality
and value. And some superb Crane's
superfine paper and envelopes at a price
unheard of in this city.
Special Notice.
I will hold a special examination at
the school house in Indianola , Saturday ,
May 27th. LILLIAN M. WELBORN ,
County Superintendent.
Spring Colors.
The time for fresh paint is in the :
spring. The best spring for it is this
spring. Every gallon guaranteed.
A. MCMULEN.
