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EIGHTEENTH YEAR. McCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY EVENING. OCTOBER 13. 1899. NUMBER 22
Death of Engineer Jack McNeff.
The following account of the tragic
death of Engineer Jack McNeff , son-in-
law of J. H. O'Neil of our cit > , the de
ceased's former home , we clip from the
Alliance Grip of last Friday :
Extra west in charge of Conductor
'Shipley and Engineer McNeff ran into
No. 48 in charge of Conductor Joder and
-Engineer Pedersen a mile and a half
west uf Norway , yesterday morning
about 6 o'clock. Fireman W. Hamhn
-of the extra , was instantly killed , and
Engineer McNeff probably fatally in
jured. Conductor Shipley and Brakeman -
man F. W. McCready , who were riding
* on the engine , jumped and escaped with
a few slight bruises Engineer Pedersen
son , Conductor Joder and Brakeuian
Munson jumped from the engine of train
.48 and were not injured. Fireman J.
-Lawless of train No. 48 , injured his arm
in Dumping. Engine 238 , which was entrain
train 48 , was thrown from the track and
turned over on her side. Engiue 247
Avas also badly wrecked. Fireman Haui-
I1in was caught between the engine boiler
and tank and crushed to death. It is
not known how Engineer McNeff received -
ceived his injuries Fireman Hamlin
lias been firing but a short time this
' his second third . His
'being or trip. re-
'mains were brought to Alliance , yesterday -
day evening , and were prepared for bur-
'ial and sent to his folks at Crawford on
31 , ibis morning. Both trains were go
ing about 15 miles an hour when they
struck. The wrecker was immediately
-sent from Alliance and the track cleared
-so trains could pass yesterday. Engineer
_ J. McNeff died last night , from the
effects of the injuries received in the
\ V wreck near Norway , yesterday morning.
His remains were brought to Alliance
'and prepared for burial. They will be
-sent to McCook , tonight , for burial. Mr.
McNeff was a widower and leaves three
children two girls aged six and four ,
-and a boy of two j-ears who are in a
convent at York.
1 The little daughters came up from
37ork to attend the funeral , but as it was
mot possible to communicate with any
membersof his family , none were pres
ent.
ent.The
The remains arrived here , Saturday
night last , and on Sunday afternoon at
half past two o'clock were buried from
St. Patrick's church , interment in Calvary -
vary cemetery , following the solemn
-services conducted by Rev. J. A. Hayes
> of Indianola.
Engineer Hancock of Alliance accom
panied the remains to this city.
The church was crowded with sympa
thetic friends , and a large funeral cor-
'tege followed the remains to the place
of burial. Deep sympathy is felt and
-expressed for the parentless little ones
< ind for all near and dear to the de-
ceased.
A Pioneer to Retire.
In a week or ten days , Joseph Menard ,
one of our pioneer merchants , will retire
'from active mercantile pursuits. He has
-already closed the sale of his large gen-
eral-stock to A. B. Chamberlain of Lin-
coln. who will likely be in charge of the
-same within the next ten days. The
work of invoicing will begin on next
Monday , and it is thought that a week's
'time will be consumed in the doing. Mr.
Chamberlain is an experienced business
man and we welcome him to our direct
ory of merchants. His family will remain -
main in Lincoln for the present , at least
'until suitable quarters can be secured
for them here. C. F. Lehn will con-
'tinue with the new proprietor. Mr.
Menard has been in business here for
-about fifteen years. He still retains
large real estate and chattel interests in
the city and vicinity.
-Judicial Committee Organizes.
The Republican central committee of
Uhe Fourteenth judicial district met in
McCook , Tuesday evening , and organ-
'ized for the campaign. H. H. Berry
was chosen chairman ; F. M. Kimmell ,
-secretary ; Sylvester Cordeal , treasurer.
The officers are all from McCook. Every
county in the district , but two , was rep-
resented. Plans were discussed and
-adopted and the situation in the district
carefully canvassed. The result of the
conference is very encouraging to the
' friends of Judge Norris , whose election
-seems 10 be a foregone conclusion.
Bring In Your Cotton Samples.
To all who planted cotton seed : We
Hvish that one and all who grew cotton
-from the seed given away by us , last
-spring , would bring two of the largest
-and best stalks of cotton to our store on
Saturday , October -2ist , to compete for
the prize set of silver knives and forks
to be given to the party who grew the
best sample of cotton from the seed dis
tributed. Gather at the store at two
o'clock and select your judges , who
-shall decide who shall have the prize.
S. M.COCHRAN & CO.
" 'The Yankee Volunteer. "
Rev. F. C. Kelley , chaplain of the
-Michigan volunteers in the lateSpanish-
American war , will deliver his famous
lecture , "The Yankee Volunteer , " in
St. Patrick's churchon next Wednesday
evening , October iSth. Father Kelley
is preceeded by strong endorsements asa
-a lecturer , and a large audience is prom
ised him. Secure your seats early. You
will be highly entertained and instructed.
Dissolution of Partnership.
"Notice is herby given that the part
iiership existing between W. W. and
iRussell McMillen will be dissolved on
the first day of November , and all per
sons indebted to said firm are requested
to call and make settlement of their ac-
couats , which mnst be closed up by
that date. McMiLLBX BROS.
Bonger-Hammel.
.Rev. J. A. Badcon spoke the words ,
last Sunday , uniting the hearts and
"hands of George Bonger and Ella Ham-
tnel. The ceremony took place at the
-residence of the bride's parents , a few
. -miles north of the city. They start in
'married life with the kind wishes of
many friends in a cosy home over in
West McCook.
MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE.
F. A PENNELI , had business in Lin
coln , Tuesday.
A.J. STROUD is seriously ill with
blood-poisoning.
MRS. H. A. BEALE is just bnck from
her trip to Illinois.
C. A. RYDBERG visited friends at
Kenesaw over Sunday.
P. A. WULLS has moved from Red
Cloud to South Omaha.
Miss NELLE GUNN was the guest of
Culbertson friends , Sunday.
MRS. FRANK JURGENSMIER is the
guest of her sister , Mrs. C. F. Lehn.
MRS.J. F. KEN YON issufieringgreath
with blood-poisoning of one of he
hands.
Gus NORBERG and daughter of Hold
rege were the city's guests , last Friday
afternoon.
M. V. STEWART of Garden Grove
Iowa , brother of Miss Mabel Stewart , is
in the city.
MRS. V. H. SOLLIDAY went down to
Red Cloud , yesterday morning , on
visit to relatives.
MRS. O. D. KEITH was called down
to Hastings , Wednesday evening , by the
death of a friend.
FRANK AND ARTHUR CULLEN spent
a few days , early in the week , with rela
tives at Hartwell.
C. E. HOPPING of Beaver City gave
his counsel at the judicial committee
meeting , Tuesday.
PRESIDENT HOCKNELL of the First
National is down from Denver , this
week , on business.
Miss BERTHA K. CHILDE had the
pleasure of a visit from her mother ol
Lincoln , this week.
MRS. ED. CAFFREY was up from Ox
ford , early days of the week , on a
social-business visit.
Miss FLORENCE PURVIS commenced
teaching school in the Reed district
south of town , Monday.
J. T. McCLURE of Beaver City had
business before the district court , early-
part of the session , this week.
GUY CURLEE has been transferred
from the Barnett company's headquar
ters here to the yard at Cambridge ,
JAMES H. FOWLER departed , last
Fridav evening , for Chicago , to resume
his studies in Rush medical college.
Jos. B. CAMPBELL was called down
from Yuuia , Colorado , close of last week ,
by the fatal illness of his aged mother.
C. A. READY of the Hayes Center
Times was a city visitor , Tuesday , at
tending the judicial committee meeting.
MRS. L. S. WATSON returned home ,
Monday noon , from visiting relatives
in Lafayette , Indiana , for a few weeks.
C. G. CREWS of Culbertson represented
Hitchcock county in the judicial com
mittee meeting here , Tuesday evening.
L. MORSE , the political war-horse
from Dundy , was in the city , Tuesday
evening. Also Editor Haskins of the
Benkelman News.
SOLOMON KORNS is the guest of his
father-in-la\v , Marion Plunimer of Perry.
Mr. Kerns is from the "Hills o' Somer
set" county , Penna.
Miss MAE MOORE returned from Den
ver , last week , her health not warrant
ing her remaining in that city , where
she was employed in a mercantile estab
lishment.
MRS. SARAH HALEY was out from
Creston , Iowa , close of last and first of
this week , guest of her sister , Mrs. Mar
guerite Humphrey , on pleasure and busi
ness combined.
JOHN SANDERS , nasby at Stockville ,
attended the judicial committee meet
ing , Tuesday evening. He reports that
Frontier county will give a good account
of herself in November.
MRS. N. J. JOHNSON and daughter ,
Mrs. J. E. Dodge , went in to Omaha ,
Tuesday , to see the exposiiion. After
which they will go to Red Oak , Iowa ,
their former home , on a visit.
MRS. H. C. SMITH went up to Den
ver , Saturday night on 3. Roy came
down from Denver , Sunday morning on
2. Both intended a surprise on the
other. Each was successful above ex
pectations.
MISS LORA LsHEW , who has been
spending a week or so at home , retumed
to Hastings , Sunday evening on 6. Miss
Blanche Gillespie of Hastings , who was
her guest a few days , returned home on
the same train.
:
JUDGE TUCKER of Tecumseh , who is
campaigning in the western part of the
state for a week or two. spent a few
hours in the city , Wednesday , on his
,
way to Indianola , where he was sched
uled to speak , Thursda3r evening.
MR.AND MRS.THOMAS BENNETT , who
have been in the east for the past six
weeks , returned home on Monday night.
They visited briefly' in Beatrice , and a
step-daughter. Mrs. Henry Vaught , ac
companied them home on a visit.
F. G. STILGEBOUER of Daubury , our
next clerk of the district court , found
lime from his school room , Saturday , to
come up to the county seat and meet
the people of this city and vicinity.
He made a very favorable impression as
a bright , clean , capable young man ,
who would honor the post of court clerk.
REV. J. W. HICKEY held services in
Stratton , Sunday last , in whch he was
assisted by the children's choir of his
church. They went up on an extra
freight in the morning and returned
home on No. 6 , the same evening. Mrs.
P. F. McKenna served as organist in
the illness of the regular organist. The
: heir was composed as follows : Mamie
and Josie Sharkey , Nellie Ryan , Lillie
Fitzgerald , Marguerite Humphrey , Alice
McKenna , Millie and Rose Elbert ,
Birdie Carty , Tom O'Connell , Frank Col-
Fer , Reid McKenna. The service was
special in a sense one of the purposes
being the lifting of a collection to liqui
date a debt.
Buy your drags of Loar.
BARTLEY.
WiLSON-\Vll.LiAMS Al 6 o'clock on Sun
day evening , at the groom's home in this yil
lage , there occurred a happy little wecldini
ceremony in which were united the hands am
fortunes of A. B. Wilson and Miss Anna Wil
liams of Kansas City. The Reverend E. Ji
Crippen , pastor of M. E. church , officiated
The number of invited guest * was limited , the
following being present : Messrs. and Mes
dames L. E. smith , C. W. Hodgkin , H. L
Burton. The ceremony was followed by a
wedding supper and then the entire part ;
attended the evening service at the church
On Monday evening the cornet bandof whicl
the groom has been a member since its organ
ization , with other musical talent assemblec
at their home and serenaded Mr. and Mis
Wilson in a hearty manner. The gay assein
blage was welcomed in and after more music
all present partook of a toothsome repast , the
feature of which was the alluring and succu
lent bivalve. The impromptu entertainment
concluded with the hit of the evening a
song , "Every One Knows a Married Man by
His Clothes" rendered by J. Fletcher. The
evening was a continuous round of pleasure
and the guests reluctantly departed , heaping _
showers of congratulations and well wishes
upon the happy couple. And we take occas
ion to add ours , trusting that they may be
Fortune's favorites frequently smiled upon.
. . . .P. J. Hickman is attending court in the
county seat , this week , in the capacity of
juror Mrs. W. W. Rector returned home ,
Wednesday , from Marion , West Va. , where
she has been visiting friends and relatives for
the past month J. Fletcher has moved his
office into the building on the corner of Soda
and Potash streets , formerly occupied by the
racket store A congress of rough riders
armed with tin pans gathered at the Wilson
home during the festivities , Monday evening ,
but the dm they made was quite lost in the
shuffle J. G. Opg demonstrated to those
present at the Star social that he is more or
less of a success as an auctioneer The in
fant child of Mr. and Mrs. E. J.Laughlin died ,
Sunday evening , and on the same evening a
child was born to them Garfield Minnich
drove over to Cedar Bluffs , Kansas , one day
last week , and in some manner his team got
loose and departed without formalities , and
he was compelled to return sans rig. Later a
dispatch came stating that they had been
found near McCook A death , a birth and
a marriage occurred within three hours at this
place , Sunday evening Horace Ivey found
it easier to "burn the jimsons" than chuck up
the fifty simoleons asked of him to patch up
his little difficulty , and he accordingly left a
warm trail. The girl in the case , Miss Wood ,
has been taken to the woman's reformatory
at Milford by Mrs. O. R. Beebe of Cambridge.
C.E.Matthews and Miss Ora Williams
were married on Wednesday evening at the
Williams home. Rev. Crippen performing the
ceremony. About fifty invited guests were
present and the assembly was serenaded later
by the cornet band. The young people were
the recipients of a large array of beautiful
presents. Both are quite well known in this
vicinity. Congratulations Away back in
the fuzzy and bewhiskered gone before , A. B.
Wilson rashly promised the band boys that if
he ever stuck his neck in the matrimonial
yoke he would provide ways and means for
an oyster supper to which the whole push
would be invited. The band , together with
three or four boys to act as lamp posts , went
over , Monday evening , and the way Austin
redeemed his promise has been the talk of
the town ever since. "For he's a jolly good
fellow ! " Will Cowles went up to the west
end town , Thursday afternoon , to take No. 6
for the east , fie expects to make quite an
extended visit at Galena and other nearby
points in Illinois Several of the natives
are in the county seat , today , being summoned
as witnesses in the case of the State vs. Mc-
Kin/ie.
INDIANOLA.
Rev. J. A. Hayes preached his first funeral
sermon at McCook , Sunday , over the remains
of the late and lamented Engineer Jack Mc
Neff , formerly of McCook , but late of Alli
ance , who met a tragic death in a wreck on
Thursday of last week. Father Hayes will
leave about the I5th for Lincoln , to assist in
the cathedral there. He will be succeeded-
t > y Father Barrett. . . . ! . M. Beardslee drove
up to the county's metropolis , Saturday last ,
pn business Larry McEntee attended court
in the big west end burg , part of the week.
Colonel Phillips of the Reporter had busi
ness in the tough town on the western border ,
it different times , this week. He had Jim
Robinson from Missouri hold up the court
iiouse while he transacted his legal business
inside. His only fear was that Jim would do
tiis duty and let go. He found "Bennett's
Place" perfectly sale and satisfactory D.
f. Fitzgerald and wife arrived home , Saturday
evening , from spending two or three days at
Kansas City , seeing the great carnival. Den
nis has sold out his shop here , and will in a
Few weeks , depait for Omaha , to make his
lome there Mrs. John McClung arrived
lome , Monday , from visiting relatives in
Lyons , Colorado Mrs. A. C. Teel organ
ized a lodge of the order of Royal Neighbors
in Trenton , close of last week , and this week.
is organizing a lodge or two up in Frontier
: ounty D. J. Fitzgerald has been attending
: ourt , this week , and putting in a little work
jn the side for fusion nominee for sheriff.
Denny isn't much interested in the rest of
: hem Since Colonel Phillips' last visit to
fohnny Bennett at McCook , the colonel is
luite satisfied that Fred Kinghorn , though a
Drave and patriotic voung man , is not quali-
ied to be sheriff of Red Willow county. But
he gentleman from Missouri will be shown
> y the people of the county in November that
[ "red is all right The Reporter has been
eased by Colonel Phillips to Colonel S. R.
smith fora year. Colonel Phillips and family
vill depart , early in November for Warrens-
> urg , Missouri , to remain an indefinite length
) f time. We regret to lose the Phillips family
'rom among our old timers Sdme people
ire mean enough to say that Colonel Phillips
las become so nervous and alarmed over
hat "merciless political devil fish that his
> ver-wrought imagination has pictured as.
naking its habitat in McCook , that he must 1
iceds go to Missouri for his health. Jasper
ilways has had a vivid imagination.
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REDWILLOW.
Jacob Longnecker attended the convention
if Christian Endeavor at Lebanon , Sunday.
Wm. and brother-in-law
Meyers - - were
iding about looking at William's new farm
md other scenery in the neighborhood. . . . Mr.
Vllison , an old time resident of the neighbor-
lood , was "visiting "round" on Tuesday
acob Longnecker has purchased the farm
ormerly occupied by Mr. Mulford and will
nove on it in the spring Charlie Byfield
eturned home to spend Sunday John
ongnecker we learn has gone to Omaha to
ipnsult an eye specialist to try and save his
ight Coon hunters were rather alarmed ,
chile crossing the railway bridge near Mate
L'ubbs cabin on the Holland farm , to be sa
uted by a number of shots from revolvers and
hotguns. No harm was done and no cause
: no\yn for the action. . . .On next Wednesday ,
Nellie Canaga will depart for TopekaKansas ,
o enter the conservatory of music , to study
ocal and instrumental music. Nellie will
ioard with her sister , Mrs.Dr. Rowland.who is
ittending the medical college there. She has
leen an able assistant in the musical features
if our country entertainment , and will be
; reatly missed.
Her Last Visit.
Mrs. Jane Ann Campbell passed away
Wednesday morning at six o'clock , a
the home of her son , Thos. B. Campbell
after a short illness with pneumonia
Grandma Campbell was out from Ohio
making her sons , Thomas of our city
and Joseph of Yuuia , Colorado , a fare
well vit.it , when the summons came ant
found her ready. During her brief visit
here , Mrs. Campbell endeared hersell
to all who met her her dear , old , sweet ,
charming , Christian ways were simply
irresistible , and many friends join with
THE TRIBUNE in extending sympathy
and consolation to the bereaved sons
and their families ,
Brief services were conducted at the
home of Thos B. Campbell , Wednesday
afternoon at 4:30 : , by Rev W. J. Turner
of the Congregational church , at which
quite a number of friends paid the last
tribute of love and respect. The re
mains were shipped on Wednesday even
ing to Mansfield , Ohio , her two sons ac
companying the remains. Interment
will lake place on Saturday
[ JANE ANN CAMPBELL was born in
Philadelphia , Penna , May 3Oth , 1822 ,
and was united in marriage with Sam
uel Campbell in October , 1856 , he pre-
ceeding her to the spirit land in Sep
tember of 1884 The deceased spent
over 60 years of her life in loving service
and allegiance to Her Master in the
Methodist church , residing in Mansfield ,
Dhio , from her marriage to the date of
ler western visit. Three sons , Thomas
B. of our city , Joseph B. of Yutna. Colorado
rado , and James of Memphis , Tenn. ,
survive her and have a priceless memory
to revere. ]
Master Mechanic Greusel of Havelock
committed suicide. Tuesday night. He
md been dismissed from the company's
service after being in the Burlington em-
plv 36 years. He was a brother-in-law
of Engineer C. M. Bailey of our city.
Take your prescriptions to Loar.
[ OFFICIAL in' AUTHORITY. ]
Commissioners' Proceedings.
McCook , Neb. , October n , 1899.
Board of county commissioners met in
egular session. Present , James A. Kobin-
on , Henry Crabtree and Stephen Bolles.com-
nissioners , W. K. Starr , county attorney , anc
i. A. Green , county clerk.
Minutes of previous meeting read and ap
jroved. On motion A. J. Crawmer was ap
jointed overseer road district No. i , to fill va-
ancy. The following claims were auditec
ind allowed and on motion cleik was instruc-
ed to draw warrants on the county generai
'und , levy of 1899 , in payment thereof as fol-
ows :
ames Carl , drayage for county $ i 50
iJeorge Elbert , oiling court hous' ; _ . 2 50
L P. Waite , stoves for court house etc. . 55 35
. ' . J. Cress , mdse 20 6 =
ames McAdams , work on court house. . 2 ol
Z. I. Hall , supplies 22 *
Vm. McCalluminterest on back taxes. . 25 35
' . M. Kimmell , printing delinquent tax
Jist 1899. . . . 7329
. M. Kimmell , county printing and sup
plies 31 70
I. M. Smith , services as deputy sheriff. . . 7 75
J. R. Neel , care of jury , April term , 1898 10 oo
G. S. Bishop , fees , state vs. Oman 4 20
I. M. Smith , same 5 30
G. S. Bishop _ , fees , state vs. Eifert 6 25
1 M. Smith , same 200
Stephen Belles , services as commissioner 29 65
Henry Crabtree , same 24 10
J. A. Robinson , same 19 30
And on county bridge fund , levy of f
1899 , as follows :
BRIDGE WORK.
A. L. Boyer. . . $ i oo Sam Newton. $ 250
E. S. Dutcher. . 300 Geo. Younger. . 7 50
E. C. Goehring 3 oo Jesse Smith 1300
A.tSpeer 3 oo Reed & Davis. 4 oo
C. S. Blair 10 25 J. W.Speer 700
And on county road fund , levy of
1880 , as follows :
John Myers , poll tax receipt S 3 oo
On motion board adjourned to meet , Fri
day , October 20,1899.
Attest : R. A. GREEN , County Clerk.
County Endeavorers.
The Christian Endeavorers of Red Willow
county met in annual session at Lebanon ,
Neb. , on last Sunday , Oct. 8th. An address
of welcome was given by JAV.Slutts , president
of the Lebanon C. E. , in which we were all
assured that we were heartily welcome to
their hearts and wanted all to feel that their
homes were our homes while there. This was .
responded to by a few remarks by the county
president , R. T. Eller of McCook. Elizabeth
Thomson gave a report of the July interna
tional convention held at Detroit. She han
dled her report in a way that proved to all
that she was not at Detroit for the sole pur
pose of being able to sny she attended an in
ternational convention , but all knew and felt
that she had caught the spirit of the conven
tion , and her soul wao filled to overflowing
with the good things she had heard while
there. With this report on our minds we ad
journed for dinner.
After dinner we had a short song service
and a duet by two ladies of the Danbury soci
ety was appreciated by all. Ella Leonard
next read a paper on "The Model Leader , "
and handled the subject in such'a manner
that all realized in her the true , devoted Chris
tian that she is. Papers were read by Misses
Turner and Peake of Indianola and Fair of
Danbury , also by Perry Ginther of Bartley. A
short talk was made by Jacob Longnecker of
the Ked Willow society. All showed talent
in their several papers , which were highly ap
preciated. A beautiful solo was rendered by
one of the Danbury ladies. After the comple
tion of the afternoon programme , officers
were elected for the ensuing year.
The evening session consisted of the C. E.
topic and a sermon by Elder Williams of the
Baptist church of Wilsonville. The people of
Lebanon gave the Endeavorers such a hearty
ivelcome that all will be anxious for Leba-
lon's turn to entertain to come again.
R. T. ELLER , County President.
District Court.
Action has been taken on following cases :
Dismissed State vs. Allen C. Clyde ; State
, -s. Albert Styles ; State vs. James Van Nort-
yick ; State vs. G. W. Cooley ; State vs. Wil-
iam Byfield ; State vs. Ithamus Pew ; State
, -s. Charles H. Oman.
State vs. David Rittenhouse ; not guilty.
State vs. Albert Eifert ; bound over to keep
he peace for one year bond Ssoo. The rape
: ase of Parker vs. Miller is now on and draw-
ng a full house. Verdict expected tonight. ,
Church Services.
The usual Sunday and week-day services at
ill the churches. Congregational morning
: epic , "The Baptism of the Spirit ; " evening , a :
'Ruling Ideas. " Baptist morning theme ,
'The Family of God ; " evening , "Commercial
md Spiritual Railroading. " Methodist morn-
ng subject. "Our Lord's Return ; " evening ,
'The Wings of God. "
RAILROAD NEWS ITEMS.
Conductor T. A. Foley will leave , Sun
day , on a visit in Wisconsin.
Switchman J. F. Atnick is ofT the act
ive list with a sprained ankle.
Conductor E. M. Cox , wife and family
are visiting in Deadwood. S. D.
Engineer J. H. McManigal and family
have moved to Texas Amarilla.
Brakenian Alpse Colfer is off duty on
account of the illness of his cousin.
Auditor Sampson was out from Oma
ha. Thursday , with the pay-checks.
Brakenian Tom Malen is able to be
out after a six-week's siege of typhoid.
Engineer H. L. Donovan is having a
large addition built to his Madison street
residence.
Arthur Mars and wife left for Chicago ,
last Saturday evening on 6 , to enjoy the
carnival season.
Chief Dispatcher Forbes was in Lin
coln , Tuesday , on business connected
with the new time card.
Fireman Henry Bower and Jane M.
Hill were united in marriage , last Fri
day evening , by H. H. Berry.
Brakenian W. O. Simons of Oxford
: aking a short lay-off and Brakeuian C
W.Dewey has gone down to relieve him
It is rumored that Roy Smith will re
urn to McCook , on account of hi :
icalth being impaired in Denver's alti
tude.
Roy Dixon and Alex. McLean have
been transferred to the Wyoming divi
sion , and departed for that division or
Sunday.
Fireman J. J. Mullen of Newcastl
vas in Alliance , this week. While here
le was married to Miss K. McCarty o
Chicago. Alliance Grip.
Operator W.F.Pate is sick at his home
n Hastings. Operator Kleven has hi
rick. Dispatcher Calhoun has Dispatch
er Campbell's trick temporarily.
Brakenian W. H. Starks has been
ransferred to Oxford and Brakeman M.
J. Harbough from that place to McCook ,
o brake for Conductor McKenna.
Coal a four-foot vein has been dis
covered on land adjoining Conductor J.
.Curran's 4o-acre tract adjoining Eldeu ,
owa , and Jack has visions of wealth.
Engines 247 and 238 that were in the
wreck at Norway , last Thursday morn
ing , are so badly wrecked that it will be
necessary to send them to Havelock for
repairs. Alliance Grip.
Fireman Newton Newkirk has been
transferred to Oxford and will be on the
Oxford-Red Cloud run. The family will
remain here a while until a house can be
secured in Oxford for them.
Mesdames G. W. Bunting and A. L.
Knowland will go down to Lincoln.
Monday , on a short visit. Soon after
lier return , Mrs. Knowland will go , to
Vincennes , Indiana , on a home visit.
Conductor S. E. Callen was called to
\fton Junction , Iowa , Saturday morning ,
jy the illness of a brother , who died
Before he arrived there. He returned
ionic , Wednesday on i. accompanied
jy his mother.
C. E.MaLette was down from Denver ,
Tuesday , and got his decree of divorce
luring the day , returning to his work in
Denver the same night. He was granted
he temporary custody of their child ,
vhich is now in Chicago.
Roadniaster R. A. Hagberg is receiv-
ng the congratulations of his many
rietuls , this week. The happy event
iccurred atHoldregeon last Wednesday ,
md Miss Rosander is the happy lady of
lis choice. They made a short visit in
) maha , and returned to the city , Satur-
lay night last , taking quarters in the
Commercial hotel.
The following account of an accident
o Merton Bunnell , formerly of this
) lace , is clipped from the Boone ( Iowa )
Evening Republican :
A thrilling accident occurred at the
Northwestern depot , this morning , which
vas witnessed by a large number of peo-
ile who momentarily expected to see a
nan crushed under the wheels of an
ngine. Luckily the man whose life
iras imperiled escaped almost without
njury. Hostler Logan was bringing
Jngineer Phil Pickering's big engine
lown from the round-house to take out
rain No. 3. Switchman Merton Bunnell ,
irho works with the hostler and throws
he switches as the engines are being
uoved to and from the round-house ,
vas riding on the pilot and just as the
ngine crossed Story street , the switch-
tian attempted to step from one side of
he pilot to the other. In doing so his
Dot slipped and he fell. Luckily , how-
ver , he fell face downward on the pilot ,
nd while his feet and legs slipped under
he pilot he caught hold of the slats
hich form the frame work and thus
aved himself from going under the
; heels. In this perilous position he was
ragged from Story street to a point just
pposite the ticket office at the depot
5 yards. As soon as the engine stopped
lie young man pulled his limbs from
nder the pilot and coolly walked to
be switch west of the depot and threw
: for the engine. He did not appear to
e injured apart from a few slight
ruises. The heel of one of his shoes
ras badly torn but his foot did not ap-
ear to be hurt. The ground between
he railway tracks was scraped and torn
p , showing plainly the narrow escape
rie young man had.
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
SEPTEMBER REPORT.
Following is a partial report of the
: heels for the month of September ,
nding on the 29111 :
ro. of boys enrolled 327
ro.of girls enrolled 334
Total enrollment 661
.verage daily attendance 600
.verage number belonging 636
ercent of attendance on enrollment. 91
[ either absent nor tardy 358
er cent on enrollment 54
ro. of non-residents 27
The Sixth grade carries the best rec-
rd for the month , having 53 pupils en
siled , an average of 52 in attendance ,
ad not one case of tardiness.
The German and a Cake Walk will be
pecial features of the Lady Maccabees
Dcial dance , opera honse , Oct. 17. The
ickets , $ r. Unaccompanied ladies , 250.
MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS.
Residence for Sale.
My residence on upper Main .st. The
best located win I , with one exception ,
the finest residence in the city. A portion
tion of purchase money can remain on
long time at a very low rate of interest.
For further particulars address or apply
personally at the Famous Clothing store.
JONAS ENGEL.
Lear sells pure drugs.
Buy your hard coal of Bullard.
Remnants of wall paper at cost. A
McMillen's.
Call and see the up-to-date lamps at
A. McMillen's.
See those hods at S. M. Cochran
Co.'s for 15 cents.
Some correspondent is unavoidably
crowded out , this week.
St.Louis finest Black Jeans pimts&j.oo ,
now $1.50 ; at the Famous.
Call up 19 if you have any newspaper
or job printing business ti > do.
Portable corn cribs cypress lath , No.
II wire. Barnett's have them.
When you need anything in the way
of lumber or coal call up phone i.
Lady's bicycle lor sale. Inquire nt
this office or nt 406 Marshall street.
Read Cochran & Co.'s cotton call and
bring in your samples for competition.
St. Louis Oxford Jeans pants , cash
price , $ r oo , now SQC ; at the Famous.
School supplies the lowest in the city.
D. W. LOAR. McCook.
Neat grey stripe , medium- weight , fine
worsted pants , $3.50. now $1.75 ; at the
Famous.
When the frost is on the pumpkin is
the time to buy your winter's supply of
coal of Bullard. ,
Large and well assorted stocks always
on hand. Estimates cheerfully furnish
ed. Barnett Lumber Co.
Don't overlook Cochran & Co.'s call
for cotton samples. Prize will be given
on Saturday , October zist.
Say , do you know that C. L. DeGrofi
& . Co. sell new , first-class boys' suits as
cheap as some sell the shoddy ?
Only one dozen Black Alpaca coats ,
lowest cash prices $2.50 and $3 oo , now
850 and $1.00 ; at the Famous.
McCook may be a warm town , but
some of Billiards storm doors will add to
your comfort during the winter.
C. L. DeGroff& Co. sell reliable cloth
ing at rock-bottom prices. An inspec
tion will convince you thoroughly.
The "Awl-O's" Miss
- met with Bertha
Shaffer , Tuesday evening , and enjoyed a
social affair at first-class particulars.
Men's and Boys' medium weight , all
wool , cassimere suits. Exactly half of
the lowest cash price. At the Famous.
Life insurance is a good thing when
you are dead , but Bullard's storm sash
are good things to take while you live.
The ladies of the Dorcas society will
hold their annual fair about November
I4th and I5th. Particulars will be given
later.
FOR RENT , SALE OR TRADE The
Smith Abstract Books of Red Willow
county , Nebraska. J. E. Barngrover ,
Creston , Iowa.
"Oh , yes , " Vahue it Meyer's is the
place to get everything to be found in a
first-class market. Orders promptly de
livered. A trial will prove it. Try.
We have a large stock of all kinds of
coal on hand , and are prepared to fill
your order to your entire satisfaction.
All coal well screened. Your patronage
solicited. Barnett Lumber Co.
You cannot help but be pleased if you
leave your order with the Barnett Lum
ber Co. , for coal or building material of
any kind. Your order will receive our
caieful attention. Phone No. 5.
Heating stoves of the latest improved
patterns and styles r the Riverside Oak ,
the State Oak , the Blast Oak and the
Cold Blast Oak , and the Celebrated Ger \L \
man Heater , at S. M. Cochran & . Co.'s.
All parties indebted to H. Thompson
for oil are urgently requested to make
prompt settlement. He may be found
an the business streets of the city any
time of day. Give this your attention.
Sir Henry Irving devoted part of his
summer holidays to writing an article ,
which he has given to The Ladies' Home
[ burnal. It is called , "Shakespeare in
Small Communities , " and tells how the
study , reading aloud and acting of
Shakespeare's works may be followed in
immunities away from the larger
: enters.
The Riverview cemetery people took
mother and very important step , this
iveek , when they commenced laying
ivater pipes to their burial ground. This
.vill give them the all-essential advantage
Df water , and will make it possible to \
jrow trees , flowers , shrubs etc. , and
3iake the cemetery as attractive as the
taste and means of the lot owners and
: he owners of the ground can produce.
Burgess is doing the work.
COURT HOUSE NEWS.
COUNTY COURT.
Licenses to wed as follows have been
issued since our last report :
George Bonger and Ella Hammel , both
jf McCook. Henry Bower and Jane M.
Hill , both of McCook. Austin B. Wil
son of Bartley and Eliza A. Williams of
Kansas City , Mo. Cecil E. Matthews
md Ora. C. Williams , both of Bartley.
3eorge F. Burt and Lena E. Colling ,
joth of Indianola.
Advertised Letters.
The following letters were advertised
jy the McCook postoffice on Oct. Sth :
Geo. Crane , R. J. Humphrey ,
J. E. Cook , M. J. Holcomb ,
M. W. Eaton , C. H. Hickok ,
Jim Harris , Mrs. D. Norris ,
Ollie Price , Milford Pugh ,
Will Ramey , Mis Nick Leidner ,
Mrs. Hannah Norris.
In calling for any of these letters , please
iay that they are advertised.
F. M. KIMMEI.I. , Postmaster.