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If , " " J NINETEENTH YEAR. McCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY EVENING , SEPTEMBER 21 , 19OO. NUMBER 19 The County Convention. Every precinct in the county was rep resented by good delegatoins in the Re publican county convention , yesterday afternoon , in the court-house , and the proceedings were characterized by har mony and a winning interest. Chairman Babcock of the county cen tral committee called the convention to order and Secretary Gray read the call. R. P. High , the old war-horse from Lebanon was called to the temporary chairmanship and Charles Skallu , the stalwart young German from Bondville was made secretary. * There being no contests , the creden tials filed were adopted by the conven tion as the properly authenticated list of delegates of the convention. The temporary was made the perm anent organization of the convention. Delegates present were allowed to cast the full vote of the precincts they repre sented. Dr. J. E. Hathorn of Hartley was unan imously re-nominated for representa tive of the 6sth district. The doctor , iK briefly acknowledged the honor and promised , with his experience , to give better service than that given during his present term. An effort was made to re-nominate W , R. Starr by acclamation. Meanwhile H. W. Cole and H. W. Keyes were placed in nomination. Mr. Keyes' name was withdrawn. A call of precincts was had on the motion to nominate by accla mation , 74 voting for the motion and 55 against. Mr. Starr delivered an address of considerable warmth , after which the * convention proper adjourned and the Second commissioner district got togeth er and re-nominated Henry Crabtree , he receiving 27 out of 36 votes in the dis trict. At the close of the convention , Hon. W. C. Amos of Denver took the attention and interest of the delegates and others assembled to hear his speech. It was ri the opening speech of the campaign on the Republican side in Red Willow coun ty , and he struck the keynote forcefully and artistically. Mr. Amos covered the entire range of the issues of the cam paign in a vigorous , logical and able manner. He urged Republicans to a passion for patriotism and work for suc cess. He claimed that Colorado would at the coming election move out onto the boulevard of Republicanism from the slums of Fusion. He referred to the fact that America is loaning Euiope money and claimed that this country is the humane hope of the world , having the sinews of war and being in the po sition of peace-maker with power to compel peace among the nations of the world and submission of international questions to arbitration. Referring to the fact that Mr. Bryan had declined to answer the question , suggested that every Republican newspaper in America ought to keep standing in a prominent place in their columns the question : "If you are elected president , will you pay national obligations in gold ? or in sil ver ? or in both gold and silver ? " He touched upon expansion , militarism in a comprehensive style and throughout his speech exhibited a most interesting knowledge of his subjects and ability to handle them with convincing skill. The McCook glee club sang a number of campaign songs to the great apprecia tion of the gathering. Are Uneasy About Them. It will be remembered by many of our readers that August Kalstedt , who for a number of years carried on a tailoring business in our city , moved from here to Oalveston , Texas , with his family , and that he was in that city when the terri ble catastrophe overtook it , about two weeks since. As no word has been heard from them since , his friends and rela tives are becoming much concerned. His brother , Andrew Anderson of Grant precinct , has about given up all hope. Longnecker-Elmer. Last Saturday evening , at the home of the bride's parents , Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam P. Elmer of Red Willow precinct , Louis Longnecker and Nellie R. Elmer , two sterling and highly esteemed young people of that section , were united in marriage by Rev. J. W. Walker of this city , in the presence of the near friends and relatives of the young couple. THE TRIBUNE extends congratulations. Seed Rye .for Sale. Seed rye for sale. Inquire of \ FRED CARRTJTH. Ball and Bat Free. To the boy who buys a suit of clothes at $2.50 or up at DeGroff & Co.'s. Have you seen the new "Duulap" or "Knox" Hats for this fall ? If not , you can at Morgan's. There will "be a hot time in McCook , October the first. Get a Campaign Hat at Morgan's. Ferris Corset Waists at The Thompson Dry Goods Co. MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE. MRS. N. A. NEWKIRK and Vera re turned borne , Saturday on No. I. J. T. McCLURE of Beaver City was in the city , Monday , on legal business. MRS. A. BARNETT went in to South Omaha , Monday morning , on a visit. F. S. VAHUE is visiting in Allegan , Michigan. Will be absent about a month. Miss MAY STANGLAND commenced teaching in the Kummer district on Monday. V. FRANKLIN of the Citizens bank has been in Lincoln on business , part of the week. Mns. CROFT , nee Miss Grace Torbert , was the guest of Mrs. Ed Flitcraft , early in the week. MlSSKlTTlESTANGLAND departed on Monday morning for Lincoln to enter the state university. W. C. BULLARD was out from Omaha , Saturday , looking after his business interests in this city. .HARRY CAMPBELL was up from Franklin academy , Saturday and Sun day , visiting the home folks. L A. MANSUR and family departed , overland , Saturday , to look up a new location and home in Oklahoma. FRANK SEELEY of Fairfield returned home , Tuesday morning on 2 , after a brief but tender mission in the city. S. R. SEAMANDS of Beatrice , a former resident of our city , spent a day or two here , this week , on business matters. DR. AND MRS. W. V. GAGE have been spending the week visiting her parents in Alliance. They will arrive home on Saturday night. M. C. MCCONNELL , a brother of Mrs. Albert McMillen , was down from Tren ton , Wednesdaj' , on a short visit , re turning home , yesterday. MRS. GEORGE ENOCH returned , Sun day on 6 , from Denver. On Wednesday , Mr. Enoch and wife departed for Wis consin , to visit his folks. H. P. SuTTON was in Omaha , Sunday , and secured a fine contract for Ak-Sar- Ben week. He went in on 6 , Saturday night , and returned home on 3 , Sunday. MR. AND MRS. W. G. MANSPEAKER of Culbertson were down to hear the band concert , last Saturday evening , and saw the unannounced fire-works as well. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hupp. DR. E. H. WATERS and family expect to move to Oxford , in the near future , to engage in his professional work and to make that their future home. A large circle of McCook friends and admirers will regret the leaving. MRS. E. T. GALLAGHER and daughter Eva arrived on 2 , Saturday morning , from Denver , where they have been vis iting during the summer. After visiting in this vicinity about a week , they will proceed to their Iowa home in Clear- field. field.MRS. MRS. PETER BOYLE , who has been the guest of her son Charles , for a few days , departed for her home in Denver , yesterday on i. Mrs. Boyle has been visiting her daughter Bertha down in Thayer county , during a good part of the summer. J. C. ALLEN of Monmouth , 111 , spent Saturday in the city , seeing old friends , on his way to Colorado on a visit. J. C. still has a soft spot in his heart for Mc Cook , and finds it not easy to wean him self away from Nebraska and her free , democratic ways. MR. AND MRS. J. C. EISELE of Otoe county arrived in the city , Tuesday night , to surprise her brother , J.H. Berge , and sister , Mrs. A. R. Clark. As Mr. Berge has moved to Washington and Mrs. Clark is visiting over in Kansas , the surprise is clearly on Mrs. Eisele. MR. AND MRS. JOHN FARLEY and Miss Mary came in from Sheridan , Wyoming , last Friday night , on a brief visit , on their way to their future home in Denver. They were guests of James McAdams , leaving for Denver , Satur day night. He has disposed of his Wy oming interests. They were early-day residents of McCook. MRS. H. H. MILLER entertained the Kappa Sigma Kappas and their hus bands at her home , last Friday evening , very handsomely. It was in the nature of a farewell. A piece of elegant chinaware - ware was presented Mrs. Miller by the members of the club and their husbands. Mrs. Miller will visit her mother and sister in Lincoln a while before joining her husband in Denver. You should go to C.L.DeGroff & Co.'s and see the many pretty things they are receiving for fall and winter. "Show me" a better Hat than the "Tiger" sold only by Morgan. Stokes-Wood Wedding. A very charming nuptial event was consummated in the Congregational church , Wednesday evening , when Mr. Walter Stokes and Miss Maud Wood of our city were united in marriage in the presence of about 150 guests. At the appointed hour , eight o'clock , Rev. W. J. Turner , the groom and best man , J. M. Henderson Jr. , entered from the vestry and assumed positions in front of the altar , the bride on the arm of her brother , Arthur Wood , preceded by the ushers and accompanied by her brides maids , approaching from the vestibule. A flower-girl , little Marjorie Schobel , preceded the bride and strewed flowers along the aisle. J. G. Schobel presided at the organ , playing Lohengrin's wed ding march as the bridal party entered the church and "Staendchen" from Schubert's serenade during the entire ceremony. The wedding was according to the solemn and impressive and beau tiful ring ceremony , Arthur Wood , the brother ; giving a.vay the bride ; J. M. Henderson , Jr. , being ring-beaier. The bride was handsomely gowned in silk muslin over white taffeta ; bodice cut high and long sleeves ; skirt en train ; yoke and lower part of sleeves of silk drawn work ; trimming of white satin I ribbon , white pearl passementerie and accordion pleating ; wore a veil of white silk muslin and carried a large bouquet of white carnations. The groom was conventionally dressed in black. Miss Maude Doan and Miss Nina Doan were the bridesmaids : Miss Maude wore a pretty pink silk mull and carried a large bouquet of pink carnations. Miss Nina's gown was of light blue silk ; she carried a large bouquet of white carna tions. Mr. Roy Kleven , Mr. Rufus Carlton and Mr. Scott Doan were ushers. The decorations were in white and yellow. The altar was banked with a profusion of palms and ferns. After the ceremony , the bridal party escorted the happy couple to the home of the bride's mother , where an elegant wedding supper was daintly served the bridal party and a few near friends and relatives. The tables were beautifully set that of the bride being especially rich and tasteful in decoration. The list of presents embraces many lovely , rich and useful gifts. The Awl-Os club , of which the bride is a member , attended and sat in a body. The young people have gone to house keeping in apartments in W. F. Everists' residence. Mr. Stokes , a brother of the groom , and wife , of Akron , Mrs. Frank Harris of Denver , and Miss Jennie McClung of Indianola were present from out of town. THE TRIBUNE extends heartiest con gratulations. A Tea Party. Mrs. A. J. Chambers gave a tea party , Tuesday evening , to a large company of lady and gentleman friends. The party was in the nature of a farewell In honor of Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Badcon , who de part on Monday for Lexington to attend the West Nebraska conference. It was a most felicitous event. The "Bloomer" Drill. The "Bloomer" drill by the Lady Maccabees , last night , was a "blooming" success , an artistic and a financial suc cess. The drill was handsomely done and the ladies vociferously encored. Refreshments were served. Fall Opening : Display , Opening display of fall and winter millinery.all the latest ideas in dress and street hats and the newest things in gloves , Wednesday , September 26. MRS. M. M. DELHUNTY. Choice Rooms to Rent. Two choice furnished rooms with heat and light for 2 or 3 gentlemen. Inquire at R. B. Archibald's , opposite West school-house. 2i-2ts. We appreciate the liberal patronage in our Dress Skirt department. 40 to 50 constantly made up ready to wear $2.50 up ; or your choice of any dress goods in stock to 3Tour measure , at same price as stock skirts. The Thompson D. G. Co. They say that Oem Paul has deserted his old place of business and is probably coming to America ; but Everist , Marsh & Co. are still doing business at the old stand , and selling the best the market can produce in their line. Miss Boiler , an experienced trimmer from St. Joseph , arrived in the city , Monday evening , and has charge of the trimming department in Mrs. Saddler's. See announcement of opening in this issue. Full line of Children's Fleece-Lined Underwear for every age. Prices from 170 to 450 at The Thompson Dry Goods Company. Say , Mister ! Have you seen the loud. Sox at Morgan's ? They just arrived. I RAILROAD NEWS ITEMS. Three sections of No. I , Wednesday. Engineer Pat Timblin was over from Oberlin , Kansas , Saturday. C. M. Kent and bride have gone to house-keeping in the J. E. Beyrer dwell ing. Engineer and Mrs. Hugh Brown re turned , Wednesday night , from their visit. J. W. Eastman has moved into the Waters residence , west of the Catholic church. Trainmaster and Mrs. W. W. Josselyn of Orleans heard the band , Saturday evening. Two hundred cords of ties were de stroyed at Oxford , Saturday night week ago. Richard Banta of" Oxford took the student's examination at headquarters , last week. Dispatcher and Mrs. T. B. Campbell went up to Benkelman , Tuesday night , to witness the marriage of his brother Joe. Conductor J. E. Beyrer was down from Denver , Wednesday and Thursday , ar ranging to ship his goods to Denver , his new home. J. G. Schobel went on as night caller , Monday night , vice Ernest Cordeal , who returned to the state university at Lin coln , this week. Yardmaster F. E. Kidder's little boy fell into a fire-pit at Oxford and was quite painfully burned , Sunday evening a week ago. Roy Smith was down from Denver , Saturday and Sunday , coming down on 6 , Friday night , and returning to his position on 3 , Sunday night. Every railroad man will appreciate President McKinley's truthful statement : "The more you use the freight car the ofteueryou see the pay-car. " J.J. Moore , night foreman , has gone to Cheyenne to work. Mrs. Moore will follow him soon. Conrad Brening has been promoted to his position. Matthew Farrell arrived from Parsons , Kansas , Friday night last , and on Mon day entered the boilermaker's gang. He is a nephew of Mrs. Mary Mullen. Conductor Al Sharp came down from Pueblo , Colorado , last Friday morning , on a short visit to Western division friends. He is enjoying a lay-off of ten days. Roadmaster Sam Rogers has sold his residence to N. J. Johnson of Grant pre cinct , and will give possession soon. Sam expects to build himself a new home in due time. W. H.Johnston , chief clerk to Master Mechanic Archibald , departed on Sun day for Grinnell , Iowa , where he was on Wednesday night united in marriage to Miss Blanche Peck. Thursday evening , Mrs. M. O. McClure - Clure gave a farewell party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beyer. Games of vari ous kinds were indulged in. Dainty re freshments were served , and the evening passed all too soon in a very pleasant manner. Matthew Lavvritson is being warmly congratultted upon his promotion a worthy and deserved one to the chief clerkship in Sup't Campbell's office. Mr. Lawritsou has filled with credit every position he has ever assumed in the Burlington service ; this will be no exception. The Omaha Bee of Sunday contains the following special from Cheyenne : A member of a prominent contracting firm now in Cheyenne says the line of the Burlington will be extended on west from Guernsey to Salt Lake at once. He says the representatives of several large railroad contracting concerns have just returned from a trip over the route of the proposed road and are arranging to submit bids for the work. The entire line has been surveyed , grade stakes set and the building of the road authorized from Guernsey to a point near the Wa- satch mountains , where a large force of surveyors is now at work seeking a prac ticable route through the range to Salt Lake in the vicinity of the crossing over the Big Sandy river in Sweetwater coun ty f Wyoming. A branch line has been surveyed to the Jackson's Hole country and on to the southern limits of the Yel lowstone park. This line will also be built at once and will open to settlement one of the largest tracts of irrigable land to be found anywhere in the west , there being upwards of 200,000 acres. Ladies' Jackets from $3.75 to $10.00 ; Capes from $2.00 to $ ro.oo ; Children's Jackets from $1.50 to $5.00 ; at The Thompson Dry Goods Co. No , my son , the attic space for rent , nor the amount of scrip in one's purse , do not make the man nor the woman. Corn , 370. ; oats , 300. ; delivered to any part of the city. Terms strictly cash , tf. F. C. KELLOGG & Co. The Nazareth Knit Waist for boys and girls at The Thompson Dry Goods Co. Use McMillen's sarsaparilla for the blood. The Commercial House Fire. Last Saturday night , between nine and ten o'clock , the common fear of this community that the big frame Com mercial hotel will some day go up ir flame and smoke came startliugly near realization. Only the prompt and heroic work of the fire department prevented the utter destruction of that large build ing and probably of much other proper ty. The boys are to be warmly congrat ulated upon their very effective work. The streets and stores down-toxvn were filled with people and the baud was assembling for the weekly concert , when the alarm of fire rang out clear and strong on the cool evening air. In a very short time , despite the hindering crowds in the streets , both of the hose companies had responded to the alarm and were playing streams of water on the building. The fire started in the kitchen addi tion , up-stairs , presumably from the kitchen flue , and beinj : located between the roof and ceiling and between the weather-boarding and walls was a diffi cult one to locate and reach. By hard and persistent work , however , the fire men confined the flames to the roofs and upper stories of the kitchen and dining- room additions. No damage was caused the main building and north addition save by water and smoke. The damage to the hotel , by fire , smoke and water is placed at $800. The building is insured for $5,500. The damage to furniture is given as $250 , with an insurance of $2,500 amply covers. ( The furniture loss was adjusted in a few minutes , Tuesday , and prompt settle ment made. ) There was practically no loss to guests or employes. The management was able to sleep the guests of the house without inter ruption , and on Thursday the repairs to the dining-room had progressed far enough to make it possible to resume the regular table service of the house. Promptly on Monday morning , a force | < of carpenters and plasterers went to work on the repairs to the hotel and the operations are being pushed along with vigor and all haste. Indeed , with the exception of the few days the dining- room was closed , the regular operations of the hotel have obtained. All concerned are to be congratulated on the fortunate outcome of what at times threatened to become a destruct ive fire. Frank Smith , one of the pipemen of No. 2 was slightly overcome by the smoke and exertion , but shortly re covered. The department worked under the ad vantage of a fine water pressure from start to finish. This pressure could have been improved somewhat had one of the connections been made at the corner of Dodge and Marshall instead of at Dennison - nison and Main. The Dodge-Marshall connection would have been much shorter and at the same time would have had the extra advantage of being at tached to the main supply pipe. Secured the Honors. The Nebraska Brigade band of our city i , has secured a desirable contract for Ak- Sar-Ben week in Omaha and will depart for that city , next Tuesday night on No. S , returning home on 3 , Saturday night. The boys will provide the musical pro gramme for the grand ball of Friday night of Ak-Sar-Ben week , the honor musical contract of the week , and they feel quite elated over the fact , which carries with it all the more honor and satisfaction to the boys when it is known thatBellstedt's famous concert band will be in Omaha , that week , giving concerts. The Brigade band will also appear in a number of the parades of the week. A Farewell Party. 1 Miss Jeanette Dutton and Miss May Hileman gave a farewell party at the home of the former on Tuesday evening , in honor of Harry Troth , who left , this week , to make his home in Pennsyl vania. The gathering was a very happy one , only marred by the fact that it was a farewell and not a welcome party. Refreshments were served. Strictly Pure Celery Seed , Cinnamon , Cloves , Al- spice , Mustard , Chili Colorow , Pepper , Sage &c. , insure better results than infer ior grades. Try ours. MCCONNELL & BERRY. School Supplies. Readers , Copy-Books , Slates &c. Not a big stock , but prices right. MCCONNELL & BERRY. We want to close out every roll of wall-paper now on hand. Come in and see how much money you can save by papering your rooms now. MCCONNELL & BERRY. ' if ' about We're pleased you're particular your coal , because we know we can please you. W. C. BULLARD & Co. 500-page tablets for 50. Loar. MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS. Go to Lear for window-glass. Covered , double slates for loc. Loar. Slates , tablets and school supplies at McMillen's. The new Corset Hose Supporters at The Thompson Dry Goods Co. Gertie Morrow has succeeded Mrs , Lillian McCarl in J. E. Kelley's office. Let Milliard's furnish you your coal for this winter. They will treat you right. If you want a good Shirt you can get it at Morgan's by buying the "Eclipse" or "Monarch. " A new moon and a stnr visible at noon , with a bright sun , was an unusual spectacle , Wednesday. Now it's our turn ; the ice man has had his. Now is the time to buy coal and the place is Bullard's. Unheard of bargains in school sup plies : soo-page tablets , sc ; double slates , covered , roc ; Lear , the druggist. The McCook Circle No. 33 , Ladies of G. A. R. , meet the first Saturday of every month in Odd Fellows hall. Mothers had better look us up for children's fine Suits and Reefers. MORGAN , The Leading Clothier. There are always enough of us left to welcome all the prodigals back ; and like the traditional feline , they always come back. Just received new line of German Calico Wrappers , Flannelette Wrappers , Saline Wrappers at TheThompbon Dry Goods Co. Now is the tune to strike ! We have a number of one and two-room remnant patterns of wall-paper which we will sell Jirt cheap. D. W. Loar. "A bird in hand is worth two in a bush. " Lay in your winter's supply of coal before the strike raises prices. Eul- lard's have a complete stock. "F. C. " Corsets in 14 styles , from 350 Lo $1.00. Money back after four weeks' wear if dissatisfied. For sale only by The Thompson Dry Goods Co. The speech by Congressman Howard of Alabama in the opera-house , Wednes day night , was the ablest Mid-Road pre sentation of political doctrine ever heard in McCook. The people will have the best and won't be satisfied with anything less ; so 3. M. Cochran & Co. have gotten on an- ather shipment of that unequalled antirust - rust tinware. It's "it. " On the first of the coming month , C. 2. Rethemeyer , the candy kitchen man , , vill move up Main street into the build- ng lately vacated by J. G. Schobel. The oem is now being repaired. The county commissioners were in icssion , Tuesday , transacting business vhich will be found in another column > f this issue. Their next regular meet- ng will be held on October zd. When looking for strictly pure spices "or making pickles , did you ever stop to ; hink that the strictly pure kind goes arther , tastes better and costs no more ? Dry McConneli & Berry and be con vinced. There may be some uncertainty about ; he result of the coming election , but on : he meat question there is no room for mcertainty. Everist , Marsh & Co. nake it their special business to keep for sale only the best in their line. The only trouble isjto keep them made up fast enough those Bed Comforts of aurs. They carry them off almost with- Dut waiting for the finishing touch ! No wonder ! 14 yards of cloth in them ; 6 big Cotton Batts ( our kind ) ; well tied and hemmed ; for $1.65 to $2.25. THE THOMPSON DRY GOODS Co. A CARD. The month of Septemberwhich marks the beginning of our fifth season in Mc Cook , has recorded a distinct increase in our growing business over last Septem ber. We attribute this pleasant fact to a general recognition of our methods and service. We shall continue with the same progressive methods , so helpful to effective buying and aggressive selling. Thanking the general public for its co-operation in the past , we solicit its continuance and promise to increasingly merit the same by sharing every advant age that comes from it. THE THOMPSON DRY GOODS Co. per Geo. E. Thompson. September 20 , 1900. The shirt-waist proposition will be a pressing one , next summer , but the question of securing good meats is an swered every day at Everist , Marsh & Co.'s. You pay no more for absolutely pure spices and flavoring extracts than for adulterations. Try ours ; you'll use no other. MCCONNELL & BERRY.