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EIGHTEENTH YEAR. McCOOKL , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA. FRIDAY EVENING. OCTOBER 6. 1899. NUMBER 2i
The Prize-Winners Welcomed.
' The people of the city of McCook had
another glad opportunity , this week , to
give open and active expression to their
famous esprit de corps in welcoming
home the victorious Nebraska Brigade
band , which arrived in the city on No.
6 , Monday evening , fresh and elated
from their repeated ovations during the
Denver carnival , ana from their victori
ous participation in the attendant bund
contest , in which they easily took the
first prize of $300 and the handsome ac
companying banner.
Monday noon , a committee of citizens
Mayor J.E. Kelley and Councilman L.
W. McCounell representing the munici
pality ; H. H. Tartsch and E. J. Mitchell
the citizens ; W. B. Mills aud W. V.
Gage the McCook lodge , K. of P. ; Road-
uiaster R. A. Hagbeig the Burlington ;
went up to Akron , Colorado , as an ad
vance guard to welcome the returning
-v victors. At Akron the band gave the
assembled people a short serenade at the
depot , and from this point home the Ne
braska Brigade was in the hands 01 the
committee , who made circumstances
V , most cordially pleasant for them.
.But the real thing awaited the boys
at home and it was a surprise. As the
y train pulled into this station , an ovation
( \ was given the band boys which they will
long remember with happiest sensations.
Cannons roared , whistles shrieked , horns
blared and pyrotechnics with colored
lights added color and beauty to the en
thusiastic welcome. Amidst the contin
uous discharge of fire-works , the firing
of cannon and blowing of horns and fol
lowed by a general outpouring of the
people of the city , the drum corps es
corted the band to the opera house ,
where a brief impromptu reception and
K v ; welcome were accorded the "Pride of
McCook. " Following the playing of
two lively selections , there was delivered
f a brief but hearty word of welcome by
, F. M. Kimmell on the part of the people
of McCook , to which President Kenyon
of the band responded feelingly. With
the playing of "Hot Time in the Old
Town Tonight" the audience dispersed
and the band and u few invited friends
were escorted to the Commercial hotel ,
where a feast of good things was spread
and served by Manager Jordan in the
best style of that popular hostelrie.
The banquet closed a most happy and
enthusiastic incident in our municipal
history. May Colonel Sutton and his
musical spell-binders never achieve a
less notable and glorious victory.
It is a matter ot pride and satisfaction
to the members of the band as well as
to the citizens of McCook that the
"Band that Makes McCook Famous"
not only took the first prize in the band
contest , but that it captured the hearts
of the people , aud its appearance at any
time , and any where , was a signal for a
popular demonstration warm and earn
est. By this visit , they added to and
greatly strengthened the happy impress
ion made a year since in a similar con
test. THE TRIBUNE , with the people of
McCook in general , believes that the
west cannot produce a finer amateur
band than the Nebraska Brigade.
The Nebraska Brigade band carries
two fine banners one the prize won at
Denver , and the other the gift of the
Burlington route. The latter is by far
the handsomer one. It is of fine silk ,
with brass standard , and contains the
well-known emblem of the "Burlington
Route , " besides the words , "McCook ,
Nebraska , Band. " It is a question which
one the boys are the prouder of.
The total collections for the im
promptu reception and welcome were
$68.25. Tue total expenditures , $61.50.
The balance of $6.75 was turned over to
the treasurer of the band.
Horse Threw Him Off.
Last Saturday , while riding home to
Danbury from the mill , about two miles
cast of that place , J. H. Everist , father
of W. F. Everist and O. L. Everist of
this city , was thrown from his horse and
severely injured about the head and
shoulders. He w'as rendered uucousious
and dragged a short distance. It was at
first thought that he might not recover ,
but the latest news is to the effect that
he is getting along nicely. The injured
man has no knowledge of the affair ,
except that he started home and was
thrown off. W. F. Everist drove over
to Danbury , Monday , and was happy to
find his father improving. Though well
advanced in years , Mr. Everist is a rug
ged , powerful man , and his complete
recovery is thought to be only a question
of time.
WHAT WE CAN DO.
A Strong Statement But a Straight
Fact.
. It wont take long to find out who car
ries the best line of School Shoes for
service. All you have to do is to pay
us a visit. We have them from the
smallest to the largest. We can posi
tively save parents much trouble and an
noyance besides much money. All our
shoes are made from leather that will
wear , with good soles and good counters
and well put together. We fit the chil
dren as carefully as grown people with
shoes that are neat , comfortable and ser
viceable.
We know our prices are the lowest in
the city for good shoes. Notice them :
Sizes 5 to S , soc , 750 , $ i ; S > to ii , 75c ,
$1 , $1-25 ; " t ° 2 , $ r $ r-25 , $1-5 ° .
If you will call you will find our shoes
just as represented.
THE MODEL BOOT & SHOE STORE.
Vahue & Petty , Proprietors.
Alba Is Strictly All Right.
The entertainment put up by Alba
Hey wood and his concert company in
the opera house , Tuesday evening , was
strictly all right. They are artists , and
Alba is a whole show himself. _ They
played to a good house of appreciative
people , giving complete satisfaction and
much pleasure.
House for Sale.
House and lot for sale. Inquire of
G. S. BISHOP.
MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE.
MRS. H. A. BEALE is visiting in Illi
nois.
Miss EMMA PAXTON is the guest of
Mrs. John Steven.
ED. DENNIS was over from Danhury-
on-the-Beaver , Tuesday.
C. S. FKRKIS of Vailton has gone to
Iowa to live for the present.
Miss GERALDINE POTTER of Red
Cloud is visiting at the home of J. H.
Yarger.
ABRAM HAMMOND , who has been on
the coast for a while , arrived in the city ,
last night.
Miss MARIE GIBBONS of Orleans is ii
the city , this week , the guest of the
Misses Doan.
Miss ONA SIMONS arrived home , last
.Friday night , from visiting at her ol <
home in Iowa.
PROP. CRABTRKE of the state univer
sity was in the city , yesterday , visiting
the city schools.
MRS. A. P. THOMSON went into Oma
ha , Wednesday morning , on a short
visit to relatives.
W. S. MORGAN , F. M. Rathhnn and
Paul Boynton of our city were Lincoln
visitors , Tuesday.
Miss MAGGIE CULLEN has retired
from the position of stenographer in the
McCook hospital.
MRS. HERMAN BROWN of Holrlrege
has been the guest of Mrs. Frank Rank ,
part of the week.
J. A. RlCKER of the "Outdoor Life , " a
Denver magazine , was in the city , part
of the week , on business.
MRS. JULIAN HULANISKI from Ouray ,
Colorado , is visiting friends in the city.
She is the guest of Mrs. J. F. Kenyou.
MR. AND MRS. W. T. COLEMAN went
down to Omaha , Monday night , to
spend a couple of days at the exposition.
REV. SAMUEL GATES of Ogden , Utah ,
visited Rev. J. A. Badcon , Thursday ,
briefly , while passing through the city.
MRS. E. G. POLK , who has been visit
ing a brother aud sisters in Omaha for
some time and seeing the exposition ,
arrived home on 3 , Sunday night.
MISS NELLIE STOCKTON of Red Oak ,
Iowa , is here visiting in the homes of
W. J. Evans and John Selby. Miss
Stockton formerly lived near Indiatiola.
MRS J. A. SNYDER and daughter
Ella arrived home , Monday night , from
a six-weeks visit with Mrs. Snyder's
daughter in Port TownsendWashington
MRS. M. E. PETTY , mother of A. E.
Petty of Vahue & Petty , arrived in the
city , Wednesday night , from Allegan ,
Michigan , and may visit her son about
a month.
MR. AND MRS. CANKIELD , who have
been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. S.
Perry for a week or two , departed , Tues
day morning , for their home in Harvard ,
this state.
COMMISSIONER ROBINSON , John Er-
vin and H. W. Parker , from Missouri
Ridge swapped yarns with the snake
editor at these headquarters , Monday
evening of this week.
FRANK J. MORGAN , the Plattsmouth
clothier , spent Wednesday and Thurs
day in the city , on business connected
with his laige clothing interests here.
He was the guest of his manager , H. H.
Tartsch.
MISSES EVA AND ELSIE BURGESS
were at home to a company of young
friends , last Saturday evening. A very
happy and entertaining evening was en
joyed by those who took advantage of
the social opportunity offered.
MR. AND MRS. SAM PATTERSON of
Lincoln spent the earl } * days of the week
in the city , guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. H.
Tartsch , old-time Plattsmouth friends.
Mr. Patterson is deputy state treasurer
and spent part of the time at Arapahoe ,
hunting in that vicinity.
W. M. IRWIN'S condition has been
rendered more serious by the recent
development of dropsy in his case , and
his many friends will learn with sorrow
and regret that but little hope remains
of his recover } ' . Mr. Irwin is one of
McCook's pioneer citizens , and a large
circle of friends will learn of the approaching
preaching end with sorrow.
MRS. JOSEPH MENARD , Miss Aitnee ,
and Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Rofiuot arrived
from Chicago , close of last week. Mrs.
Menard's parents are both well advanced
in years and will make their home here
in the future. Mr. Rofinot has been a
resident of Chicago for 59 years , but he
is now of the opinion that the great lake
city is too fast for him in his declining
years. And then he has always been in
love with our sprightly little city. Here's
a warm welcome.
COURT HOUSE NEWS.
DISTRICT COURT.
In the matter of the estate of John
Fitzgerald , deceased ; license to sell.
COUNTY COURT.
Licenses to wed have been issued as
follows sipce our last report :
Frank Real and Maggie Smith , both
of McCook.
Martin Nilsson ofDanbury and Mer
cedes D. Ellis of McCook.
William W. Mackey and Florence
Nutt , both of Danbury. This happy
couple was united in marriage by the
county judge , Wednesday afternoon.
October term of district court will
convene on next Monday morning , the
gth. Jury will not be called until Tues
day , the loth.
Chaplain Mallley to Speak.
Fighting Chaplain Mailley of the
Fighting First Nebraska regiment will
speak in McCook , Monday evening ,
October i6th. The chaplain will keep
you thinking and will entertain you
from start to finish. Don't fail to at
tend. The chaplain knows what he is
talking about and knows how to tell it.
Buy your drugs of Loar.
An Early Morning Runaway.
Dr. J. A. Gunn hud a runaway , early
Tuesday morning , which he has no
desire to repeal soon. Having a call lethe
the country , he hitched up two of his
"gentlest" horse * ami the doctor is
somewhat noted for the gentleness ol
his equities and started bravely forth
on his mission. In driving down Main
avenue the horses became quite unman
ageable , running and elevating their
heels in great glee , one of their hoofs
landing on the doctor's arm and another
just passing his head , and the game be
came too fast for comfort or well-being.
Opposite THE TRIBUNE office , the
horses ran up onto the sidewalk and the
buggv was overturned , one of the horses
jumping over the other and all landing
in a general mix-up. Fortunately the
doctor was not much injured. Both
horses escaped without injury and the
buggy had its pole broken. Both horses
were secured before they could get away.
The doctor went to the livery barn , got
another gig , hitched his own horses t'o
the same , and made his 15-mile drive
without delay.
Real-Smith.
Frank Real and Maggie Smith were
married in St. Patrick's church by Rev.
J. W. Hickey , Wednesday morning at
nine o'clock. The solemn ceremony was
witnessed by a large company of rela
tives and friends of the happy contract
ing parties. The groom is manager for
H. H. Easterday & . Co. at Perry , and
the bride is the daughter of the late
Michael Smith of Perry precinct. They
are most estimable and sterling young
people and THE TuiBUiNE wishes them
all joy in their married life. They will
go to house keeping in the city , occupy
ing the Ed. Cnffrey dwelling on east
Dodge street.
Circle and Post.
One of the most delightful gatherings
of the season was the social at the home
of Mrs. C. H. Boyle , last Friday evening ,
to the Ladies' Circle of the G. A. R. and
the members of the Post. To say that
the affair was greatly enjoyed by all
present , is expressing it mildly indeed.
The refreshments , cakes , coffee , fruits
and ices , were served most daintily by
the hostess , Mrs. M. A. Northrup and
her daughter , Mrs. Boyle. Thus the
fraternal bond is strengthened by bring-3
ing together the soldiers and their fami
lies in social \\ays. May such meetings
be more often.
Neilsson-EIIis.
Last Sunday afternoon , at the farm
home of Samuel Ellis in Gerver precinct.
M. Nilsson and Dora Ellis were united
in the bonds of wedlock by Rev. Eugene
White. The ceremony was witnessed
by the relatives and a few near friends ,
among them being Misses Ethel Oyster ' j
and Ona Simons , and Otto Pate of our
: ity. Mr. Nilsson is a well-known stock
man of the Beaver county and the bride I
Lhe accomplished daughter of one of the I
precinct's best known citizens , Samuel !
Ellis. Here's joy to them. I
Shuffled Off This Mortal Coil.
The news was phoned here , Monday
afternoon , that Chas. A. Bede , a farmer
sf North Valley precinct , living about
four miles northeast of Bartley , had com
mitted suicide by hanging himself in his
granary with a log chain. The body
, vas found by Jack Crawuier , who at
nice went to Bartley and reported the
natter to the authorities. Sickness and
iuancial trouble are supposed to be re
sponsible for the sad act. The deceased
, vas well thought of in his neighborhood.
Republican Precinct Nominations.
The Republicans of Willow Grove pre-
: inct held a caucus in the office of H. H.
[ Jerry , Monday evening , at which the
bllowing precinct nominations were
iiade : Assessor C. W. Barnes ; Justices
) f the Peace H. H. Berry and H. W.
2ole ; Constables J. G. Rogers and E.
3. . Banks. Roadoverseer , district No. 8 ,
Crance McManigal ; Roadoverseer , dist-
"ict No. 10 , William Porter.
Advertised Letters. j
The following letters were advertised
jy the McCook postoffice on Oct. ist :
J. M. Day , Miss Ida Arwa ,
M C. Mix , Miss Ida Biehle ,
J. Nichols , Frank Vorris ,
Albert E. Sinionson.
In calling for any of these letters , please
; ay that they are advertised.
F. M. KIMMELL , Postmaster.
Leave Orders at Commercial.
Having purchased the O'Leary bus , I
im prepared to answer all calls for bus
service anywhere in the city. Leave
Drders at the Commercial hotel , and the
; ame will have my prompt attention.
R. M. OSBORN.
Lessons in Music.
Mrs. C. B. Sawyer , late from Herndon ,
Kansas , will take a class in music. Mrs.
Sawyer comes strongly recommended as
i competent teacher. Residence corner <
) f Dodge and Madison streets formerly
Lhe Noren dwelling.
The Ladles' Circle.
The Ladies' Circle of the G. A. R. will
iieet at two o'clock in the Odd Fellows'
; iall in their regular session on Saturday
ifternoou , October 7th.
ELLEN E. UTTER , Pres.
BLANCHE STARR , Sec.
Less Than Half Rates to Omaha.
For Modern Woodman day ( October
C2) ) at Omaha , the Burlington Route
jffers a rate of $6.80 for the round tripe
: o Omaha. Tickets on sale October n
md 12. Good to return until October
Rev. T. L. Ketman departed on Tues-
3ay morning to attend the sessions of
: he Baptist State convention in Omaha.
He will return tomorrow. Mrs. Ketman
will join him in Omaha and will return
lome with him.
CITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
CHRISTIAN Bible school at 10 a. m
Communion and social nieeting at n
Prayer-meeting on Wednesday evening
CATHOLIC Mass at S o'clock a. in
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. HICKEY , Pastor.
EPISCOPAL Sunday morning at 11:00 :
o'clock , Morning Prayer and Litany.
Sunday evening at 8:00 : o'clock , Evening
Prayer. Sunday-school at 10:00 : a. in.
Friday evening lecture at 8:00 : o'clock.
Holy communion the first Sunday in
each month.
HOWARD STOY , Rector.
CONGREGATIONAL Sunday-school at
10 Preaching at ii. Subject. "Knowl
edge Through Sacrifice. " Y. P. S. C. E
at 7. Preaching at 8 Subject , "Char
acter. " Prayer-meeting on Wednesday
evening at 8 All are welcome.
W. J.TURNERPastor.
BAPTIST Sunday-school at 10 n. m.
Preaching service at n. Junior Union
at 3. .Senior Union at 7. Preaching at
8. Morning subject , "Christianity. A
Religion of Joy. " Evening theme , "The
Diminutive Quartette. " A cordial in
vitation is extended to all to attend
these services.
T. L. KETMAN , Pastor.
METHODIST Sunday-school at ioa.ni.
Preaching at ii. Subject , "The Second
Coming of Christ. " Epworth League
at 7. Preaching at 8. Subject , "What
If Christ Should Come to McCook. "
Prayer and Bible study on Wednesday
evening at 8 All are welcome.
JAS. A. BADCON , Pastor.
DANBURY.
William W. Mackey aud Florence Nutt ,
both of this section of the county , were mar
ried by the county judge in McCook , Wednes
day afternoon. They are esteemed young
people of this part of Red Willow county , and
a large circle of friends joins with us in wish
ing them all joy and prosperity in their new
estate. ' 1 he groom is a promising young far
mer and the bride is a highly-esteemed
daughter of W. N. Nutt of Missouri Ridge
piecinct C. II. Oman had business in Mc
Cook , Tuesday Court week will attract a
number of Danburyites to the county seat ,
next week Ed. Dennis went over to Mc
Cook , Tuesday , on business Last Saturday ,
J. Ii. Everist was very badly hurt by being
thrown from his horse , while returning home
from the bridge about two miles east of Dan-
bury. He knows nothing about the circum
stances all he can state is , that he left for
home on the horse and was thrown off. His
head and shoulders were severely injured and
the case was at first thought to be very grave ,
but at this writing he is getting along nicely.
He was dragged a short distance. W. F.
Everist drove over from McCook , Monday ,
iml found his father mending satisfactorily.
His strong and rugged _ constitution will pull
him through all right , it is thought..Some
moisture fell , Monday..A number of our
citizens went to the county seat to hear the
wonderful "Coin" Harvey , Wednesday S.
W. Stilgebouer and Mrs. W. J. Stilgebouer
left , Wednesday , for the central part of Il
linois , where they will make a short visit of a
Few weeks among old acquaintances and
friends John Wicks , formerly of this place ,
now buying grain for Centra ! Granaries Co.
it lloag , this state , is here , this week , for a
short visit among his old friends P. I
Wright is back again , superintending the
ivork on Lum Wise's new house. He is suffering - .
ing from an abcess under his right arm. . . .
Martin Nilsson and Miss Nora Ell's of this
place were united in the holy bonds of matri-
nony , Sunday , by Rev. C. E. White. Mr.
Milsson is and has been in partnership with
Marion Powell of the firm of Powell and Nils-
; on , for the last eight years , and is a success-
: ul farmer. Miss Ellis of Gerver precinct is a
yell known young lady and their many
rriends wish them a successful , happy future.
. . . . A. C. Wilson transacted business in the
: ounty seat , Thursday.
BARTLEY.
C. A. Bede , for many years ; a resident of
STorth Valley precinct , took his life , Monday i
ifternoon , in a fit of despondency attributed
o continued ill health and reverses in finan-
: ial affairs. About one o'clock he secreted
limseif in a room in his granary , fastening
: hedooron the inside. lie was discovered
jy Jack Crawmer , a neighbor who had gone
jver to finish some work , and , not finding him ,
nstituted search. His wife said he had been
ibsent from the house about two hours. No-
icing one of the granary doors locked on
.he inside , Crawmer climbed up the side wall
md discovered Bede hanging from a cross-
jeam with a huge log chain about his neck.
satisfied that he was dead , Crawmer did not
ittempt to remove the body , but informed the
leighbors and came to town to learn if it was
iccessary to notify the coroner. When the
ioor was broken in it was found that in addi-
(
: ion to the log chain he had a rope attached
: o the cross-beam with a noose in the other
: nd , and also had two sharp broom corn
inives on his person. He had evidently cou-
icmplated using one of these methods before
ieciding upon the log chain. He left no mes
sage to his family or friends. On leaving the
iiouse he played with the children and said he
ivqndered what would become of the younger
: hild , but at the time his wife attached no sig
nificance to the remark. We are creditably
informed that he frequently became despond
ent , and about two years ago hung himself
rt-ith a rope but was cut down by his wife and
nothing was said about it. He was about 38
pears old. He had a wide acquaintance and
iiis jovial disposition made him many friends.
Ele leaves a wife and five small children.
The funeral occurred in he Christian church
an Wednesday morning , Rev. E. B. Crippen
jf the M. E. church preaching the sermon.
I'he services were very largely attended
Rev. Roberts and family arrived here , Thurs
.lay , from Southern Missouri. lie will as-
mme the pastorate of the Christian church ,
rhey will occupy Dr. Brown's farm house for
; he "present Miss Nellie Stephens of Box
Elder is visiting her sister , Mrs. H. P. Hodg-
< in Prof. F. C. Hendee is entertaining his
arother from Omaha , this week..Everett
Hanson of Franklin is the guest of his broth-
: r. W. C. , this \veek Mis. Foutch has been
; ery sick , this week , but hopes to be able to
join her husband at Ravenna soon The
3urlee boys have purchased Rollings' hard-
, vare business and will put in a stock of fur-
liture. They will occupy the building just
; outh of the waterworks plant..W. E. Rol-
ings contemplates moving to Lincoln to en
gage in the lumber business..HoraceIvey
) f Cambridge was in close communion with
Sheriff Neel and County Attorney Starr on
Wednesday. It was thought for awhile that
[ vey "Wood" be compelled to wed one of our
ly maidens , but if he can raise a stipulated
> um by Saturday the deal is off. The new
narshall says the barbers must confine their
> perations to week-days , henceforth , and al
ow the victims to recuperate on Sunday.
RAILROAD NEWS ITEMS.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Our many patrons in custom-work 01
merchant-tailoring department xvill
please take notice that we are as well
prepared as ever lo take orders for Fass
Hros. , the celebrated and well-known
merchant tailors of Chicago , whose work
is fur superior in every respect to work
shipped in by travelling agents and ped
dlers. Come in and see samples.
THE FAMOUS CLOTHING Co.
Switchman C. V. Kerr has resigned
from the service.
Knud Stangland has returned to work
for the company as machinist.
The platform around the freight depot
has been overhauled and repaired.
The office force at division head
quarters is wrestling with the pay-rolls.
Bralceman C. W. Dewey is off duty a
few days with a boil on one of his
mnds.
Brakenian Walter Cox has a short lay-
of and has gone to visit the folks near
Red Cloud.
Switchman P. A. Perry of Red Cloud
has taken a lay-off of fifteen days and
gone east on a visit.
F. C. Richart of the car repairing
service has gone into the train service as
switchman in the McCook yard.
Conductor A. L. KnowJand has Pope's
run and Conductor E. M. Cox has
Beale's car while they are absent in Col
orado.
Conductors C. E. Pope and II. A.
Jeale went out to Denver , Tuesday , on
business connected with their mining
claims.
Brakenian W. S. Tomlinson , yester-
lay , moved into.his new residence , late-
y purchased from P. A. Wells , on Mudi-
on street.
Engineer C. K. Coleman and wife
isited the Omaha exposition briefly ,
'uesrtay. They were accompanied home
by his sister , Mrs. Smith of Yale , Iowa.
Brakeman M. C. Wayson has taken a
hort lay-off and gone up to the claim
ear Ives He will prove up on the
claim and move the family back to
McCook.
Chief Clerk Montniorency is down on
the St. Francis branch , part of the week ,
limiting with a nephew of General Man
ager Holdrege. Trainmaster Josselyn of
Orleans is also with the party.
Work on the new Burlington exten
sions progress slowly. Especially is this
true of the extension north from Arcad
ia. On that line but ten miles of road
lias been built. Twenty miles of track
tias been laid on the new line south of
Alliance.
Each way-car is now provided with {
emergency medical supplies , such as
sticking plaster , anti-septic bandages of
various sizes and kinds , medicated soap ,
ind several other articles , medical and
jtherwise , all nicely boxed. Directions
50 with each box.
A telegram from Alliance , about ten
j'clock , last night , announced a head-
: nd collision on the Wyoming division ,
Detween freight trains , in which Eniiin-
: er Jack McNeff , formerly of our city ,
md his fireman , were killed. There are
10 particulars. The remains will be
irought here for burial. This will be
; ad news to the many friends of Jack
VIcNeff. Funeral at Catholic church on
Sunday afternoon at 2:30.
The annual report of the Chicago ,
Burlington & Quinc\ ' railroad was made
jublic , this week. Gross earnings for
he year were $43,389,424 , as compared
vith $42,800,162 last year. Operating
txpenses were $28,253.959 , an increase
> f $325,579 over 1898 and $5,238,370
vere paid in dividends , leaving a surplus
or the year of $1,489.929. The report
jives the total mileage of the system as
' ,249 , an increase of ninety-nine miles
ver last year.
Some of the Burlington's new engines
ire now being used between Lincoln
md Hastings , and the boys are wonder-
ng how soon a few of them may reach
he Western division. Great accom-
) lishments are claimed for these new
ocomotives. No. 340 recently made the
un from Lincoln to Hastings 96.7
niles in one hour and fifty-eight min-
ites , carrying ten cars and making two
itops. It was the engine's second trip ,
oo , and they did not want to let her
> ut. It is claimed that the possibilities
> f these new wonders of the rail have
lot been dreamed of. A mile a minute
s an easy job for them with almost any
iize train.
The famous "Coin" Harvey held forth
o a fair audience imthe opera house on
Wednesday evening. The editor did not
lave the pleasure of hearing the great
vhite metal apostle , but inquiry disclos-
: s that he made Republicans tired , but
Dleased the silver fellows greatly. He islet
lot much of a speaker.and in the light of
resent monetary conditions , had a poor
jasis for an effective campaign talk.
The Junior League will give a Basket
; ocial in the parsonage , Friday , October
:3th. : Baskets will be sold. Come and
lave a good time. The game of "Eva-
; ion" will be played and games for the
oung. Each lady will please bring a
> asket with lunch for two. By order of
he committee.
A. A. Weller and C. L. DeGroff are in
he city today.
BOX ELDER.
Report of district No. 63 for the month
inding September 2Qth : No. enrolled , 22.
Average attendance , 19. Per cent , of punctu
ality , 77. Those not absent during the month
ire : Vemon Boyce , Bacil Doyle , Dorothy
3oyle , Bessie Doyle , Estella Oakley , Ethel
) akley. O.N. Blair , teacher..Mr.and Mrs.
Villiam Weygint and her brother , Mr. T.
Manchard , visited M. Stewart and wife , Sat-
irday and Sunday Thomas Pinkerton con-
racted for the sale of his farm , Saturday. He
; ets Si.ooo. They will go soon westward ,
ilrs. M. E. Piper accompanying them. . . . John
Vhite reports having enjoyed his trip to the
) maha exposition..Thomas Ruggles and
ohn Dague hauled wood from the William
Valter ranch , last \veek.
MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS.
Residence for Sale.
My residence on upper Main st. The
best located mid. with one exception ,
the finest re.sideiice in the city. A portion
tion of purchase money ciin remain on
long time at a very low rate of interest.
For further particulars address or apply
personally nt the Famous Clothing store.
JONAS ENOKL.
Lear sells pure drugs.
Take your prescriptions to Loar.
A heavy frost , Tuesday morning.
Buy one of Bulhird's
corn cribs : you
will need it.
Remnants of wall paper at cost A
McMillen's.
Call nnd see the up-to-date lamps at
A. McMillen's.
Call up 19 if you have any newspaper
or job printing business to do.
Lady's bicycle for sale. Inquire at
this office or at 406 Marshall street.
We want to tell yon on the "Schley"
that Bullards have hard coal to burn.
School supplies the lowest in the city.
D. W. LOAR , McCook.
FOR SALK Forty head of stock hogs.
GOTTLIKU FlECHTNHR.
Don't think ! It might make you
tiredbut go to Bullard's for storm doors.
Are you one of the ticklish kind ? If
so Bullard's S.-B. coal will touch the
spot.
spot.The
The McCook telephone exchange is
almost up to the hundred mark of pa
trons.
You can boil , burn and blister n bliz
zard by using storm sash bought earlv
ofBullard.
Two large and one small nicely furn
ished rooms for rent. Enquire at 204
Monroe St.
HELP WANTED Two good girls for
dining room and chamber work at the
Commercial hotel.
The completion of the long distance
telephone is delayed by inability to get
wire on the market.
It is only one dollar a year THE
TRIBUNE the same price others ask.
But it is different very.
The telephone people are now con
nected up from McCook to Edison ,
Arapahoe and Beaver City.
GIRL WANTED To do general house
work. Will pay $2.50 a week. Inquire
at this office for particulars.
Say , do you know that C. L. DeGrofl
& Co. sell new , first-class boys' suits as
cheap as some sell the shoddy ?
C. L. DeGroff & Co. sell reliable cloth
ing at rock-bottom prices. An inspec
tion will convince you thoroughly.
A comfort-affording portico has been
ulded to the old Dungan residence now
accupied by Otto Ballew and family.
The Republican central committee of
the Fourteenth district will hold a ses
sion in McCook , Tuesday , October loth.
This week , Harmon Thompson dis
posed of the McCook oil line to S. D.
McClain , who is now in possession and
: harge of the line.
All persons interested in short-hand
should meet in the East school house ,
lext Monday evening at eight o'clock ,
.vhen a class will be formed.
The Lady Maccabees will give a social
lance in Menard's opera house , Oct. 17.
Pickets for lady and gentleman , $1.00.
Ladies 25 cts. if not accompanied by
jentleuien.
I have disposed of my oil tank line to
3. D. McClain , who is now in possess-
sion , and wish to recommend him to
: he continued patronage of all my old
patrons and wish he may secure many
lew ones. II. THOMPSON.
O. G.Vahue has retired from the firm
jf O. G. Vahue and son. His interest
has been purchased by Henry Meyer ,
* nd the firm is now Vahue & Meyer ,
being composed of Ray Vahue and
Henry Meyer. Here's continued suc-
: ess.
Speaking of shows , that "put up" by
Harold Sutton and compatriots , last
Saturday.wasn't so cold , either. . In
some respects it was about the warmest
article seen in the municipality , this
season not even barring The World's
Greatest.
Rev. F. C. Kelley , chaplain of the 32d
Michigan volunteers during the late war ,
will deliver his lecture , "The Yankee
Volunteer , " in St. Patrick's church ,
Wednesday evening , October iSth. He
: omes highly recommended by the press
ind will doubtless highly entertain all
ivho may attend his lecture.
Those who are in doubt concerning
: he correctness of the announcement
nade in THE TRIBUNE , a few weeks
since , about the death of Rev. E. J. Viv
ian , are reminded that word from Mrs.
Vivian states that her husband died in
California on the 22d of September aud
: hat the remains were buried in Nicker-
; ou , Kansas , on the 27th of September ,
"The lecture at Nesson City last even-
ng by Fr. Francis Clement Kelley , will
ilways be a pleasant memory to those
, vho were privileged to listen to it , for
nany a day to come. Every thought
ind expression attested his scholarly
ittainments. He possesses a keen sense
> f humor and is able to tell a good story
; vith all the sparkling wit of a son of
Srin. " The Thompsonville News. In
3t. Patrick's church , Wednesday even ,
ng , Oct , i8th.