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NINETEENTH YEAR. McCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY EVENING. JUNE 15 , I9OO. NUMBER
Will Run Creamery Cars.
The Beatrice creamery is bringing the
Burlington a heavy increase of business
on its trains from the west owing to the
large quantities of cream curried from
the skimming stations along the main
line and along the Kansas City line east
of Oxford. This business has been sc
heavy in the past that trains have been
delayed by the loading and unloading ol
milfc cans. No. 6 , the eastbound fasl
train , bus been laid out a few minutes
many mornings waiting for the milk
cans to be unloaded here. To obviate
this trouble the company , Monday , in
augurated a new scheme in the handling
of the cream. Train No. 5 , leaving Lin
coln every forenoon , carries westward
an empty baggage cur fitted up for milk
\ cans. This car is taken to McCookand
is returned the next night as far as Hold-
rege on No. 6. There the car is held
until No. 2 comes along , in the mean
time receiving cream cans from the
Edgar & Cheyenne line. The car is
brought to Lincoln on No. 2 , arriving
here shortly after i o'clock. Here the
car is set on the creamery track and un
loaded , and the passenger train is not
held for unloading. Two cars were fitted
up in the yaids , Monday , for this service.
Ordinary baggage cars were used , and a
double deck was built inside on which to
stack the cans. Journal.
A Low Assessment.
The county commissioners have been
in session , this week , as a board ol
equalization , and an inspection of the
reports of the various precinct assessors
shows a very decided reduction in the
total assessment , which is $137.000 lower
than last year. In Willow Grove pre
cinct the assessment is about $2,000
lower than it was last year. Just how to
account for this heavy falling off in as
sessable property is a difficult matter ;
but as the county commissioners are
only authorized to equalize taxes , the
low assessment will have to stand. In
the case of this precinct , this will not be
without some embarrassment to both
city and school finances. A casual
glance at the situation here would lead
one to expect a higher , rather than a
lower , assessment in this precinct , as
considerable improvement has been
made during the past year all over the
city.
Speaking ot Farming.
THE TRIBUNE believes that Red Wil
low has two boys who are farming as
much land as any two men in the state.
We refer to the Tuttles , Will and George ,
of Gerver precinct. Between them , they
have 660 acres in small grain ; and while
the yield will not be heavy , they will
harvest every acre of it , judging from
present conditions. In addition , they
have 230 acres in corn ; besides some
millet and cane. The total acreage will
exceed 900 acres. Their corn is in fine
shape. It should be added , too , that
the boys have farmed this immense acre
age with but small assistance , and that
only occasionally.
Met Defeat Again.
The High School club drove over to
Oberlin , Sunday , and on Monday played
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the Norcatur club on the Oberlin
grounds , meeting defeat in a score of 5
to 9. While the boys were defeated ,
the score indicates that they played a
good game of ball , just the same. The
High School aggregation is nervy and
undaunted by such small circumstances
as defeat. Here's hoping their courage
may soon be rewarded by victory.
Laying the Crossings.
Marshal Gray and a force of men have
been engaged , this week , in laying the
new Colorado red-stone crossings on
Main avenue. The stone will make
permanent crossings of themselves , but
we question the wisdom of placing bricks
between the lineal courses of stone.
Tl " ricks will certainly wear out soon
and make a rough crossing. Better all
stone , if the crossings must be a little
narrower.
Desirable House for Sale.
I will offer for sale at a low price my
residence property , corner Marshall and
Dearborn streets. Terms , time on part ,
or will name an attractive price for spot
cash. s-4-tf. W. C. LATouRETTE ,
Cedar Rapids , Iowa.
T C. F. BABCOCK , Local Agent.
Strayed Reward.
From my barn , McCook , June ist , one
bay horse , about six years old ; weighs
860 to 900 pounds ; had harness on when
last seen. Suitable reward to party who
will bring the above-described horse to
me. CON ECKHARD.
For Cattle Stealing.
Alonzo Scott and Robert Gustin were
arrested at Benkelman , Monday , under
a charge of stealing cattle. The prelim
inary trial was held in St. Francis , Kan
sas , Tuesday , it being alleged that the
crime was committed iu that state.
Fiyo-Curo ,
A perfect protection for all kinds of
stock. Protects against both flies and
gnats. Sold by McConnell & Berry.
Ball and Bat Free.
To the boy who buys a suit of clothes
at $2.50 or up at DeGroff & Co.'s.
Mr. T. T. Harris , the Lion Coffee sales
man , is stopping at the Commercial ho
tel. He says the sale of Lion coffee is
rapidly increasing , as the people come
to know its fine drinking qualities.
The DeerSng twine is the only twine
that has been a success among the 'hop
pers. For sale by S. M. Cochrau & Co.
Worms have been damaging to the
alfalfa crop in some portions of the
county.
' stove-wood will
Quick fire Barnett's -
make it. Telephone 5.
Twenty pounds of good rice for $ r at
Eller & Co.'s.
MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE.
W. B. WATERS departed , this morn
ing , for Iowa , on a visit.
SHBRIIU' KINGHORN was in Lincoln
Monday , on business of his office.
PRESIDING ELDER HARDAWAY o
Holdrege was a city visitor , Tuesday.
DR. J. A. GUNN arrived home fron
his Missouri business visit , Tuesday nigh
on 3.
3.MRS.
MRS. J. E. KELT.EV returned , fen
part of the week , from her Kirwin , Kan
sas , visit.
Miss FRITZ , late with Mrs. M. M. Del
linnty , returned to her home in Kearney
yesterday morning.
R. Q. STEWART , the deputy revenui
collector of Hastings , was in the city
Tuesday , on business.
MOSE STERN of Chicago was in tin
city , Tuesday , on business connected
with his real estate interests here.
MRS. U. J. WARREN departed , end o
last week , for Iowa , where she will visii
for a number of weeks in various places
MRS. V. H. SOI.I.IDAY. who was de
tained in Denver a few days in quarau
tine , arrived home on Wednesday morn
ing.
MRS. H. F. PADE departed , close 01
last week , for Fond Du Lac , Wis. , on ai
extended visit to relatives and her olc
home.
H. II. TARTSCHvent down to Platts
mouth , Saturday night on 6 , the condi
tion of his wife's brother being reporlec
more serious.
MRS. SrENCER and children , whc
have been visiting Mrs. J. J. Curran , this
week , returned to Republican City , yes
terday morning.
MRS. A. BARNETT arrived home , lat
ter part of the last week , after a pro
longed visit in Eastern Nebraska , Iowa ,
Illinois , and elsewhere.
ED DENNIS went up to Fort Morgan ,
Colorado , Monday , to take charge of the
yard at that place recently bought by
the Barnelt Lumber Co.
THE MiSSES HANCOCK departed , to
day , for Denver. They have been assist
ing in Mrs. E. E. Saddler's millinery
store , during the season.
OSCAR AND JOHN GREEN , sons of the
county clerk , departed on 6. Tuesday
evening , for Adams county , Illinois , on
a visit to their grandparents.
MRS. WEEKES , a sister of Conductor J.
H. Burns , arrived in the city on 3 , Tues
day evening , and will make her brothei
and family a visit of a few weeks.
A. A. WELLER came up from Syra
cuse , this state , last Saturday evening ,
and spent a few days in the city looking
after his large mercantile interests.
MARK SMITH and family , we are in
formed , expect soon to move onto the
ranch , south-west of the city , the "Jew"
ranch , rented by him in the spring.
FRANK AND CHART.IE FREELOVE ar
rived home , last Saturday night , from
their journey out west , to look up a loca
tion. The country didn't strike them.
JUDGE G. W. NORRIS returned home ,
Saturday , from Ohio , where he was
called by the death of his mother. The
family returned from Beaver City , the
same day.
MRS. J. F. KENYON departed , yester
day , for New York state , to be absent
part of the summer on a visit to rela
tives. Trainmaster Keuyon accompa
nied her as far as Chicago.
ED BOHANAN , state agent of the Co
lumbia Fire Insurance Co. of Omaha ,
has been in the city , part of the week ,
on business of the company , of which J.
E. Kelley is now the local agent.
MRS. C. E. Ei/DRED arrived home ,
Tuesday , from her visit to her old home
in Phillipsburg , Kansas. Her father ,
Judge Pratt , and a young brother ac
companied her to make her a short visit.
J. C. CI.INE of Minden , national bank
examiner , was in the city , Monday , ex
ercising his prerogatives iu the First
National bank of our city , which he
found in the usual solid and substantial
condition.
JOHN M. LOGAN , who has been em
ployed in Sutton's jewelry store , will de
part for his home in Hamburg , Iowa ,
next Monday. He will be succeeded by
R. P. Rasmussen , who , with his wife ,
arrived in the city on I , yesterday.
Almost an Inch.
A fine rain prevailed over this immed
iate vicinity , Monday night , .91 of an
inch of rain falling during the night. A
pretty lively zepher was the forerunner
of the rain. The moisture comes too
late to be of much value to the small
grain , but it will give the corn and
other crops a helpful impetus. Our in
formation is that the rain was local and
did not cover a large territory.
Another nice shower visited this re
gion , Tuesday evening.
Last night's rain was the heaviest of
the series of three , this week. The pre
cipitation was .95 of an inch. These
rains have put a most encouraging face
on agricultural conditions ! making over
two inches of rainfall , this week. Re
ports from all over the county are more
encouraging , even the small grain pros
pects being much brighter than thought
possible , fiist of the week.
Kitty Eaton's Sad Death.
A Cheyenne , Wyo. , special to the
Denver Post announces the death of
Kitty Eaton , Wednesday , in a rooming-
house in that city , under suspicious cir
cumstances. The dead girl is a sister of
Mrs. James Shepherd of our city , and is
well known here. The remains will ar
rive here , tonight , for burial , in charge
of her mother , Mrs. Mary S. Eaton of
Valverde , Colo. , a suburb of Denver.
There are numerous rumors afloat. Mrs.
Eaton hints at a conspiracy to ruin the
dead girl , and says she will have the
matter probed to the bottom. The
press dispatch states that if the affair is
investigated some sensational arrests
will be looked for. 'Tis a sad affair.
The girl lived here a number of years ,
being about 17 years old at her tragic
death.
Her Sufferings Ended.
After a painful illness of severa
weeks , Mrs. Gertrude Sanders , mothei
of Mrs. George Beck , passed from life or
last Friday afternoon. The deceased
was stricken with pneumonia in Denver
a few weeks since , and her life was de
spaired of ; but a temporary improvement
made it possible to remove her to the
home of her daughter in our city. Com
plications set in , and after much aucl
great suffering , her spirit winged it
flight hence.
The deceased was a native of Ger
many , being born in Mainz on the
Rhine , November nth , 1838. She spent
the last eleven years of her life in Mc
Cook , Jbeing 62 3'ears old at death. Fun
eral services were conducted at the res
idence , Saturday afternoon , by Rev. W.
J. Turner , interment following in Longview -
view cemetery. Quite a number oi
neighbors and "friends paid a last tribute
of respect by their presence.
A CARD OK THANKS.
We are deeply grateful and thankful
for assistance and sympathy so kindly
rendered during the illness and after the
death of our dear mother. We will ever
keep them all in tender remembrance.
MR. AND MRS. GEORGE BECK.
Confidenced Clarence.
An official request was received here ,
Tuesday , from Culbertson , for the au
thorities here to arrest and hold Tom
Wray , the well-known Culbertson saloon
man , who was thought to be in this
city. The ostensible charge is said to
have been the illegal sale of liquor , but
knowing ones claim that there is a more
serious charge back of the one made
public , involving Wray's conduct with a
married woman up there. Marshal
Gray succeeded in locating his man with
out difficulty , but did not take him in
charge , as Wray claimed he was simply
down here to consult his attorney.
While the marshal was at dinner , and
Wray was supposed to be consulting his
attorney , Wray had a liveryman of the
city drive him over to Kansas. When
the officer arrived from Culbertson in
the afternoon. Marshal Gray found that
his bird had flown he had been clever
ly confidenced as his reward for being
"too easy. "
A Camping Party.
Rev. W. J. Turner of the Congrega
tional church spent three days of the
week at Wauneta camping out with a
party of boys of the city. The party
was made up of the following lads :
Lloyd Wood , Matthew Thomson , Bruce
Campbell , Dare Keuyon , Darvie Burnett ,
Clarence Stokes , Fay Brewer , Harold
Sutton , Robert Burns and Horace Cole.
They went up on Tuesday morning , re
turning on Thursday evening. They re
port a fine time : A base-ball game ,
fishing , boating , bathing , a good soak
ing by rain , and other joys "too numer
ous to mention" were among the pleas
ures of the trip.
The boys brought home with them a
base-ball , a trophy of their victory in a
game with a local club. The score was
27 to 17.
Died of Consumption.
S. J. Byron , who arrived here from
Chicago , May Sth , died of consumption ,
yesterday afternoon at 3:40 at the home
of A. G. Loriug. The deceased was a
switchman in Chicago and in November
of last year was terribly injured by a lo
comotive running over him , breaking
both his legs , injuring a lung and other
wise using him up physically. Blood-
poisoning and an attack of typhoid fever
followed the accident , and consumption
finally ensued , resulting in his death.
The only known living relative of the
dead man is a sister in Clinton , Iowa ,
who is deaf and dumb. Funeral services
were conducted at the Loring home ,
this morning at ten o'clock , by Rev.J.
A.Badconofthe Methodist church. Re
mains were buried in Riverview ceme
tery.
Will Not Celebrate.
At the meeting of citizens in the city
hall , last evening , it was decided by the
small number present that the interest
manifested did not warrant attempting a
celebration of the Fourth of July , and
none will be made.
Will Teach German.
Rev. G. Essig will open a school for
the teaching of German , next Monday
morning , in the German Congregational
church. School every forenoon , except
Saturday. Tuition , 75 cents a month.
FARMERS !
Machine Oils ,
Stock Foods ,
Condition Powders ,
Purest and Best.
MCCONNELL & BERRY.
On complaint of N. S. West of Leban
on , a warrant is out for Ernest Short of
Lebanon , who is charged with assault.
The warrant is now in the hands of
Deputy Sheriff Art Crabtree.
The Odd Fellows will .observe their
Memorial day , next Sunday , attending
services at the Methodist church at
eleven o'clock.
S. M. Cochran & Co. have repairs for
the Deering , Standard , McCoimick ,
Buckeye , Piano , and repairs for a few
other mowers.
THE TRIBUNE is not a club , and cor
respondents will please refrain from attempting - j
tempting to use it as such.
If you burn coal , buy Bullard's Mait-
land nut. Just the thing for summer
use.
Fresh fruit of all kinds at Eller | & Co.'s.
They lead the market on everything.
The A. G. Emersou barber shop has
been purchased by H. L. Fisher.
See Barnett for window and door
screens.
McMillen's for paints and wall paper.
RAILROAD NEWS ITEMS.
Ernest Cordeal is calling nights.
It was pay-day in the morning
Wednesday.
Switchman W. R. Quiun is on tin
sick-list , this week.
Switchman G. P. Roark is off dut'
with an attack of the mumps.
A. W. Olson departs , this week , fo
Pueblo , Colorado , to live there.
A daughter was born to Conducto
and Mrs. W. H. Brown , last Saturday.
Clarence Swartz of the shops went uj
to Denver , close of last week.afier a job
Roy Smith was down from Denver
Sunday , visiting his parents and manj
friends.
'Passenger traffic is very heavy , jus
now : No. 6 carries from 14 to 15 cur !
every day.
Fred McCauley came up from Platts
mouth , Tuesday night , to work in one 01
the round-house gangs.
Ex-Yarduiaster James Patterson am ]
family departed , Saturday night , foi
their new home in Colorado.
No. 179 was the first engine to go iutc
the for overhaul
new machine-shop an
ing. It was taken in on Wednesday.
Conductor W. O. Simons , who has
been visiting over iu Indiana , reported
for duty at headquarters , Wednesday.
Conductor C. O. LeIIew of the Hast
ings Oberliu run spent Sunday in the
city , with his family , guest of his parents.
W. H. Johnston of the master me
chanic's office , spent Wednesday in Lin
coln , to witness the graduation of a
sister.
Howard Lee came up from Oxford ,
close of last week , and 1ms been a guest
in Conductor C. E. Pope's home , part of
this week.
Conductor F. A. Stark is off duty for
awhile on account of sickness , and Con
ductor Steve Dwyer has his car and run
meanwhile.
L. W. Stayner spent Saturday and
Sunday in Denver. He says the"Queen
City of the Plains" is looking her hand
somest now.
Conductor T. A. Foley has purchased
Engineer F. G. Westland's cosy residence
over on North Melviu. The considera
tion named is $1,000.
Vose Burney came up from Hendley ,
Mouday night , and will enter the pas
senger service , tomorrow , as brakeman
for Couductor John Morris.
Mr. Hewett , the Murray Iron Works'
expert , was here , first of the week , put
ting the new Corliss engine in shape.
She is working like a charm now.
About all the machinery is now in the
new shop. It is" " understood that the
carpentering department will occupy the
section of the round-house vacated by
the machinists.
John Reardon , master mechanic at
Alliance , was iu the city on Sunday ,
looking over the new machine-shop ,
which is to be duplicated at Alliance.
The foundation is now in for the Alli
ance shop.
Conductor T. E. McCarl was up from
Orleans , over Sunday , returning to work ,
the same night. He appeared in the
Nebraska Brigade band , Sunday after
noon , in the Pythian Memorial celebra
tion .
John Roxby came up from Arapahoe ,
Saturday night , having been at the bed
side of his wife for a number of days.
Mrs. Roxby was very ill , but is now im-
iroving aud out of danger , we are much
leased to report.
Brakeuien E. G. Evans resigned his
position , first of the week , and on Thurs
day' morning on 12 departed for Hold
rege , where he enters the employ of the
Central Granaries Co. as book-keeper
and private secretary. Lew Lyons takes
lis position on passenger with Conductor
Curran.
There were three . rtious of fast
reight No. 77 , WedueLday afternoon.
The third section was made up in part
of ten cars of sheep , 340 sheep in each
double-deck car , or 3,400 in the consign
ment , which was billed from Almena ,
Kansas , to Derby , Colorado. It was a
Dretty noisy shipment , being made up
> f both young and old anin als.
It is lumored that when the company
gets everything "lined up" in the new
nachine-shop in good shape the piece
work system will be established. It is
claimed that this system is advantageous
, o both employer and employe ; that the
company pays for what it gets ; the em-
iloye gets what he makes ; and that a
jremium is thus placed on efficient ser
vice. Thus the system is claimed to be
most desirable all around.
The Cash System.
The management of the "Bee Hive"
las decided to discontinue the credit
system from this date , AND WE ASK THE
ASSISTANCE of our many friends and
) atrous in this undertaking. We have
rarefully considered this from all points of
nterest to our patrons and ourselves
and we feel that with the advantages
vhich the cash system affords it will beef
of great benefit to AW. , inasmuch as
ve shall at all times stand ready with
he cash to buy anything in the way of
jargains that may be offered , and in
urn offer same to customers AT A MUCH
LOWER PRICE. We wish to thank our
many customers for their liberal patron
age in the past , and we feel that under
he new system we shall be able to
> etter serve them , and maintain our past
reputation of being the cheapest place
in town. Yours for business ,
- COI.SON & . THRONE.
Henry McKean and G. W. Arbogast
were up from Bartley , Monday , consult
ing the county attorney about proceed
ing against Dave Sullivan , legally. Sul
livan is charged with a serious misdemeanor
meaner , and the law will likely be in
voked to settle the matter.
Have you seen the display of Lion
Coffee premiums in C. L. DeGrofPs
front window ?
Pythian Memorial Day.
One of the distinctive and charmii > |
features of Pythiauism is Memorial day
when the graves of departed Knight
are bedecked with choicest flowers , at
tended by the solemn and beautiful ritu
ulistic service of the order , a ritual ricl
aud appropriate. The celebration o
this day is always observed by McCool
lodge with becoming solemnity am
eclat , and the observance of last Suiulir
was no exception to the rule of the locii
lodge.
Promptly at two-thirty the member :
of the order , headed by the Nebraski
Brigade , K. of P. , marched from thei :
castle hall to the Congregational church
where they Weie addressed in most elo
quent and feeling terms by Rev. and Sii
Knight Turner. Rev. and Sir Knigh
Hadcon assisted in the service. Tin
church was well filled with Knights am
friends. The decorations were simple
consisting of palms , potted plants ami
cut flowers in profusion.
At the conclusion of the services in
the church , the Knights marched to the
outskirts of the city , from whence they
were taken to the different cemeteries in
conveyances. The decoration of the
graves of deceased Knights was attended
by the impressive ritualistic service ol
the order in the presence of quite a com
pany of spectators. In Longview cem
etery the graves of the following Knights
were covered with floral offerings and
myrtle : Samuel Fisk , Swan C. Nelson
and John M. Stranahan. In Riverview
cemetery the grave of Sir Knight John
B. McCabe was similarly remembered.
In addition , in both cemeteries , the
numerous graves of deceased members
of families of Knights were also decorat
ed an act of considerable and increas
ing proportions , yet a tender and lovely
tribute.
The final tribute of respect having
been paid the memory of the dead , the
members aud friends of the order re
turned to the city , the Knights and
band disbanding in castle hall. Be
tween fifty and sixty Knights , including
the band , participated in the commem
orative services. No deaths occurred in
the local lodge during the past year.
Municipal Affairs.
The city fathers were in regular ses
sion , Monday evening , and transacted a
small amount of routine business.
The fire-plug at the south-east corner
of block 20 , Second addition , was ordered
moved to the south-east corner of block
4 , Original town at the new court-house.
The following bills were granted and
warrants ordered issued on the proper
funds in payment of the same :
W. C. Bullard & Co $116 75
Spencer & McClain 50 85
Howe Smith 1350
McCook Electric Light Co 86 75
C. B. Gray 60 oo
E. R. Banks 50 oo
First of the Season ,
The Nebraska Brigade band attempted
to give its opening open-air concert , last
Saturday evening , despite the threaten
ing weather , but after playing a few
selections , was compelled to discontinue
the concert for the evening. A large
crowd had gathered , but many were
frightened home beiore the concert \vas
well under way. The boys played
enough , however , to make it clear that ,
with the usual practice , the Nebraska
Brigade will be able to delight the people
ple of McCook duriug the summer even
ings as of old , and all may confidently
look forward to the musical festivals of
each recurring Saturday evening for
entertainment.
Tomorrow Evening.
The Nebraska Brigade band will give
its second concert on tomorrow evening.
A popular programme has been arrang
ed , among the numbers being the "Mill
on the Floss. " "The Hunting Scene , "
and other favorite selections , of a light
er sort.
Broke His Collar-Bone.
Little Frank , Carl Berry's two-year-
old hopeful , fell off of his hobby-hore ,
last Saturday , aud broke his collar-bone.
The fracture was promptly reduced and
the little fellow will be himself again
very shortly.
House for Sale.
House of seven rooms , with two lots.
Terms reasonable.
MRS. W. M. IRWIN.
A Bargain.
We have two good show-cases which
we will sell at a bargain.
McCoxNEi.1. & BERRY.
You must see F. D. Burgess about
the great McCormick before buying a
reaper , mower or rake. The McCormick
has for many years .tood for everything
that is best in that linr , and you can't
afford to fail to inspect ' ' .ce tr to-date
machines , if you are in the market for
any of them.
Some weeds in the old cellar adjoining
Predmore Bros.'s blacksmith-shop on
WestDennison caught fire.last Saturday ,
and for a brief while threatened the
shop. The boys and others in that
locality set to work promptly , however ,
and soon had the fire under control.
If you want good cakes , and the
weather is too hot to bake them in your
home , go to Eller & Co.'s and you can
find what you want.
The Deering twine is the only twine
that has been a success among the 'hop
pers. For at. * by S. M. Cochran & Co.
i..I *
The Bank of Burchard has commenced
a suit in equity in the district court
against Henry Green et ux.
Get a new front door for your house.
They help the appearance and do not
cost much ; at Bullard's.
Sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. C. W.
Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Walker ,
this week.
MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS.
Lear sells drugs.
Lour sells wall-paper.
A great leader Loar.
Lear sells machine oil.
Lear sells prescriptions.
McMillen's for paints und wall paper.
The Great Majestic at S. M. Cochran
& Co.'s.
For dry stove-wood , telephone 5 , Bar
nett's.
You ought to burn Bullard's stove
xvood.
The freshest and best drugs arc found
at Loar's.
Twenty pounds good prunes for Si at
Eller & Co.'s.
The great eclipse continues the way
Loar's soda eclipses all others.
Miss Mary Fyfe of Omaha is visiting
her sister Mrs. George E. Thompson.
T. F. Rowell is taking the school cen
sus. Tom reports the "woods full of
them. "
Furnished or unfurnished rooms to
let. Inquire at the Dr. Spicklcmier res
idence.
The expected has happened the flies
are here. Bullard's screen doors will
keep them out.
The James Patterson dwelling on
tforth Manchester has been purchased
jy Frank S. Vahue.
The Deering twine is the only twine
that has been a success among the 'hop
pers. For sale by S. M. Cochran & Co.
"The Right Place" to call up is No. 12.
You are sure of geltii g just as choice
meats by phone as by personal inspec
tion.
When she was single : "A thing of
beauty is a beau forever. " After she
named : "A thing of utility is a Majestic
You know ft ! Everist , Marsh & Co.
are at the head of the procession when
good meats are on parade. Try their
market.
Teachers' institute will be held in
McCook , June 25111 to 3Olh. inclusive.
Examinations will be given on June 22 < 1
and 23d.
S. M. Cochran & Co. have repairs for
the Deering , Standard , McCormick ,
Buckeye , Piano , and repairs for a few
other mowers.
The suit of A. F. Swart of the Nation
al hotel against S.J.Byron , who died
vesterday , has been dismissed. Amount
involved , $26 , board bill.
The latest fad in summer drinks is a
"Ginger Highball , " one of the coolest
and most deHrious of the soda fountain
productions. Try one at McConnell &
Berry's.
Don't buy a cheap piut ; the best is
none too good to stand Nebraska sun
and climate. Our paint is guaranteed ;
we stand behind every gallon.
& BERRY.
It is not a debatable question but one
of privilege -to patronize Everist , Marsh
& Co. , whfn in quest of the best the
market affords in the meat line. They
are prompt and accommodating in the
bargain. Phone 12.
It appears that the management of
both shows that startled this community ,
last week , were in error in announcing
that each was the only mr show that
would visit us , this year. It is stated on
good authority that Sells Bros. & Fore-
paugh will show here on July 3d.
Cullins Bros , met with a little more
encouragement , last Friday , than did
the other "colossal aggregation" of a
few days previous , having more people
in attendance , if they did not receive
any more enthusiastic approval. They
put up a fair circus performance in a
modest way. Their menagerie was nil.
Our wall-paper sales , this season , have
been larger than 'ever before. The reason
is plain : We have a bigger stock to
select from than you have ever seen in
McCook. It is yet complete every pat
tern still on hand. You don't have to
"shape 'round" after seeing our line.
To see is to buy.
& BERRY.
Mark Smith of McCook made a brief
stop-over in Lincoln , one day last
month , returning from Illinois , his for
mer home. Mr. Smith is editor of one
ofMcCook's leading papers , but he is
also a practical dairyman and he went
back and picked up a carload of Short
horn dairy cows , his favorite breed ,
which went to McCook to supply some
of the enterprising dairy farmers of Red
Willow county. Mr. Smith thinks his
section of the state the ideal dairy coun
try , and is a very enthusiastic adherent
of the industry. Nebraska Dairyman.
WINDOW DISPLAY.
An Attractive Lot of Lion Coffee Premiums
in C. L. DeGroff & Co.'s Window.
We frequently hear the claim , "some
thing given for nothing , " but do not
often see an actual demonstration of the
principle , like the display of Lion Coffee
premiums now on exhibition in C. L.
DeGroff & Co.'s window.
Here are many valuable articles , all
given free for the lion-heads , cut from
Lion Coffee wrappers. These are not
cheap articles , but comprise clocks , um
brellas , watches , gold rings and jewelry ,
besides many things useful and orna
mental in the household , or will be en
joyed by the children. Lion Coffee fully
deserves the popularity which it has
gained , because of its superior strength
and flavor.