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About The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 28, 1906)
I B El i try c TWENTY FIFTH YEAR 4 At Opera House GRAND UNION MEETINGS LYON AND SJENTZ BEGINS JANUARY 6th Greetings Fo Everybody Christmas gone aud with the Now Year come new resolutions Our re solve will be to try harder to please all our patrons and in the selection of goods we shall try harder than ever to get only such as wo can thoroughly rec ommend and stand right back of In this way wo hope to merit a con tinuance of your patronage and confi dence Wishing you all a happy and prosper ous Now Year wo beg to remain Yours truly McCOOK HARDWARE CO W B Mills R B Simmons There Is Great Rejoicing in Fremont on the part of the Christian people generally The meetings con ducted by Messrs Lyon and Stentz were great not only from the standpoint of numbers but there is the fullest confi dence on the part of all the pastors and their people in the quality of tho work Wo believe these statements ate pro phetic in connection with tho coming of these gentlemen to McCook in similar labors Dicks Dilemma The second production by the Players club at our city drew a fair and appre ciative house at the Bixler last Friday evening Dr Beach was very success fully starred and afforded enough amus ing situation action etc for several plays Alter the Christmas and New Years turkey feed you should have a Uni versal foodgrinder to make dainty dishes of the good things left over McCook Hardware Co sells them You Are Invited to call and inspect the automatic gates at the McCook Hardware Cos Every fence is deserving of a good gate and every farmer should have both Wanted An experienced lady book keeper Must know shorthand and type writing Address Powell Nilsson Marion Nebraska Wanted Apprentices The Tribune wishes to employ sever al apprentices boys or girls Make ap plication atonce to the publisher F M Kimmell Committee Meeting The evangelistic executive committee will meet in the Congregational church Sunday afternoon at i oclock A F Green Chairman Marseilles and Sandwich one and two hole shelters at the Mc Cook Hardware Cos Just the thing for gasoline eugine or hand power For Sale New four horse power Olds gasoline engine at a bargain Inquire at shop John F Host A new box rent schedule will go into effect January 1st 1907 in the McCook postoffice The rates will range from 25 cents to S100 per quarter according to box capacity In quality service and price we claim to excel L W McConnell Druggist CHRISTMAS BUYING Made Easy at McMillens Drug Store You doubtless have a liet of friends to whom you wish to give presents We acknowledge a more than ordinary pride this year in oar Holiday display of Seasonable goods Come and see our desiraole line of inexpensive remembrances as well as the more substantial and attractive gifts We welcome you to our store with compliments of the season A McMillen Druggist MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE Izora Rolfe is ill with an attack of fever Ray Vanderhoof is at home for Christmas P Walsh was in Lincoln early days of tho week Elsie Camprell went to visit the Morrisey girls Miss Alice Bradbury spent Christ mas at home Imperial Miss Kerstin Stangland is among the Christmas home comers Mrs E H Doan is entertaining her son C E McMains this week Floyd Proper is home from Des Moines Iowa for the holidays Mrs S C Beach and children are visiting Princeton Mo relatives Mrs A II Douglass is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs II C Brown Mr and Mrs C B Sawyer enter tained the Whist club last evening Oscar Green a uni soph isnjoying home provender during the Yuletide Lewis Ludwick is homo from Ne braska City for tho gladsome season Engineer and Mrs Lambert Rods- trom arrived home early in the week Miss Rowena IIafer left for her home in Beardstown 111 yesterday morning on 2 Mrs J B Meserve accompanied him home to Kansas City Mo Wednes day night Miss Kathryne Sawyer of University Place is gladdening parental hearts by a holiday visit Mr and Mrs H M Ireland are spending the Christmas time with Kear ney relatives Dollie Pennell and Mary Barbazette are up from Lincoln ad school for tho holidays at home Miss Edna Waite arrived home Sun day from tho state university for tho Christmas holidays Miss Minnie Rowell went down to Minden Monday to visit during tho mid winter vacation Mr and Mrs W B Mills went in to Omaha Wednesday morning on a short visit befoie tho deluge Congressman Norris is with the homefolks during the Christmas vaca tion of the lower house B M Frees of Chicago is in the city on his annual auditing tour Mrs Frees accompanies him Mrs J D Burroughs left on 6 Wednesday night for Iowa called by the illness of her husband Mrs F A Ward of Hamburg Iowa is here over the holidays guest of her daughter Mrs J G Stokes Mr and Mrs W H Stares came down from Colorado Saturday night and are passing the week with relatives Claude Bailey is home from the Sacred Heart school in Denver to be with the family during tho Christmas vacation Mrs F C Fuller Misses Stella and Gladys were Christmas guests of Mrs Pickard at Havelock returning home on 3 Wednasday night Mrs E E Magee and Master Bruce came up from Ashland last Friday on No 1 and are the guests of the pub lisher during the holidays Mrs L V Keagy spent last week visiting in Lincoln Mr K joined her there for Christmas both returning here Thursday on No 3 Mrs F J Rolfe and son Will were involved in a runaway Christmas after noon in which she was considerably bruised but not severely injured J B Meserve arrived from Kansas City Sunday on 13 to bo with the fam ily over Christmas He returned to the City on the Kaw Wednesday night Mr3 Albert Barnett and Master Frank enjoyed Christmas dinner with Mr Barnett up on the high line where he is absent on end-of-year business Opera Glasses We carry a very nice line of these goods and will order specially any variety we have not in stock These are articles that people usually buy but once in a lifetime for their own use Hence quality is of the utmost importance Years of satisfaction or dissatisfaction depend upon the selection made Wo know just what we are selling tell the customer just what he is buying and any claim we make is guaranteed to be correct L W McConnell Druggist Nothing Succeeds Like Success Our skirt department demonstrates its value to womankind daily The correct reflection of the latest fashion tenden cies the superior draping qualities of the materials used the skill with which needed alterations are made all contrib ute to make a very useful and successful department 8200 to 5700 Alterations free The Thompson Dry Goods Co i1r1r iff I JS l L L it Jill 0 111 jjlffifnlfk Simply Staples Simpsons mercerized gray prints 0c black and white 5c American 5c silver gray 5c dark and light icdigo blue prints 5c American shirting prints 5c Best table oilcloth 15c Best two bushel sixteen ounco seam less bags 20c Best apron check ginghatns 5c Peerless colored carpet warp per lb 23c Two pairs half woolsox for 25c Good yard wide muslin 5c All colors Saxony yarn per skein 5c Fleischers German knitting yarn 25c Ladies fleece lined wrappers 75c Mens all leatuer gloves 18c Boys all leather gloves 13c Mens black fleeced underwear 50c Mens good blue denim overalls 50c Boys good blue black 3 piece suits 100 1000 other fair priced articles Thomp sonsone price plain figures cash only Goodenberger Lyons Walter II Goodenberger and Ethel Lyons two estimable young people of Marion -this county were united in marriage at the Methodist church Dec 22 190G Rev M D Carman officiating clergymen The young folks will enjoy a brief honeymoon in Fort Collins Col orado after which they will return to Marion and settle down in a newly fur nished cosy home ready for their recep tion Adopted Son Dies Last Friday after a long illness the eighteen-months-old boy recently taken into their home by Mr and Mrs Orville Furrow fiom the Omaha Orphans Home passed away Tho remains were on the following day interred in River view cemetery Brief home services were conducted previously by Rev M B Carman Death of Baby Murray Death claimed for its own tho ten-mouths-old baby of Mr and Mrs Earl Murray early Monday morning December 24th Early Tuesday morn ing the little remains Cambridge for burial werexoaducted at the evening by Rev M C were taken to Brief services home Monday Carman Greatest Treat of The Season The Tribune is pleased to announce the greatest treat of the season in the appearance of the Boston Ideal Opera Co at the Bixler December 28th and 29th Friday evening in the delightful Mikado Saturday afternoon in the mirthful catchy Miscotto and Satur day evening in Fra Diavalo Buckley Oswalt Marriage Monday December 17th 1906 Rev A F Green of the Baptist church united in marriage Abraham Buckley and Anna Oswalt both of Traer Kan sas the wedding ceremony being per formed at the home of James Miller in South McCook They will make their home in Traer Kansas New Year Postoffice Hours The McCook postoffice will be open from 8 to 9 in the forenoon and from 2 to 3 in the afternoon New Year Registered matter will be received and delivered Rural free delivery routes will not make usual delivery and collec tion of mail F MKijimell P M Roll Call and Social The Annual Business meeting and Roll Call of the Congregational church will be held next Thursday Jan 3rd at S p m The pastor will entertain the members at the parsonage Let every member be present Settle Up All persons indebted to Predmore Bros R J Predmore or G W Pred more Sons must settle up soon The books will be found at G W Predmore and Sons shop Dress Making Wanted Will do sewing by the day or at my residence First class work One and one half blocks north of Bixler opera house 12 21 tf Mrs J E Morse Three Hundred Dollars will buy a good eight horse power en gine and a four hole sheller in good con dition at McCook Hardware Cos This outfit only been used a short season Cambridge Flour Red Line Silver Leaf and Oak leaf brands always on hand J E Nelms Second Hand two horse Gasoline Engine for sale cheap at the McCook Hardware Cos Let Ludwick explain the new gas burner to you A Card or Thanks We are more grateful than mere words can convey to all the kind friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during the illness and after the death of our dear baby Mr and Mrs Earl Murray w wMkSKF mwmynvmi CHRISTMAS EXERCISES METHODIST At the Methodist church on Christ mas Eve tho cantata A Visit to Santa ClauB was rendered under the efficient direction of Mrs Will Dungan who has beeo untiring in her training of the chil dren during the last few weeks Au dience and League rooms were crowded showing the anticipation of the people and they were not disappointed The first scene represented a com pany of school children planning a visit to Santa Claus In a chorus by tho children duet by Grace Willetts and Loreen Schrobe and a solo by Miss Rachel Berry it is decded to make this visit in a balloon under tho leadership of Jack Frost The second scene represents Santa Clause at his own fire side surrounded by his wife and three children fairies and brownies talking over the fact that he will be unable to make his usual trip on account of the crippled condition of his reindeers During this family con clave solos were most effectively rend ered by Miss Virginia Heckman Flor ence Rosebush and Alma hamer In the midst of this telephone message is received from Uncle Sam that ho will attend to the matter and later another that a company of school chiidrenbas started in a balloon to vis it Santa Clause at his home their es cort and guide being Jack Frost They arrive safely bringing with them a bi cycle as a present for Santa Albert Berry makes a very genial Santa Claus and the children ask so many questions that Santa is overcome and the brownies are called out to re spond with a chorus The children aro aucuted at home by Miss Columbia who in sweet tones fears for their safety but is assured by Jack Frosts vife Dewdrop that he will bring them home without harm A very pleasing cantata it was and thoroughly enjoyed by all present At the conclusion tho distribution of presents proved conclusively that Santa Claus had been as generous this year as of yore in proofs of his lovo for chil dren J3elow is given a cast of ters Santa Claus Albert Berry San ta Clauss wife Virginia Heckman Santas children Glen Callen Florence Rosebush and Alma Weidonhamer Santas fairy Dew drop Ruby Lineberg Miss Columbia Rachel Berry Jack Frost Fred Heckman troops of fairies brownies and school children CONGREGATIONAL The Congregational Sunday school exercises filled the church Monday eve ning Recitations songs etc by the little folks made up a program greatly enjoyed There was a tree and the us ual wealth of presents and good things to eat besides a Santa Claus to delight the little ones The tree and rostrum were prettily decorated in red and white to which Chinese lilies potted plants etc gave an added grace and beauty BAPTIST A crowded house greeted the Christ mas exercises at the Baptist church Monday evening by the Sunday school They had a beautiful tree a bountiful treat recitations and songs by the little folks an anthem by the young ladies and a very happy occasion withal The decorations were appropriate and taste ful CHRISTIAN Tho Christian Sunday school antici pated the season of peace on earth ani goodwill to men having their exercises on Saturday evening last Their plans embraced a fire place and recitations and songs of an appropriate nature and a liberal treat made up the sum total of joy EIMSCOP A L After a short prayer service at the chapel Monday evening an adjourn ment was taken to the Bixler opera house where an appropriate program was given by the children who were beneficiaries of an abundant treat A romp concluded the happy oceasaion east mcook The East McCook Sunday school had appropriate exercises durng the regu lar meeting hours last Sunday after noon at three oclock The children were given a treat of good things and altogether had a joyous time GERMAN CONGREGATIONAL The children of the German Congre gational Sunday school wero delighted with a tree and treat Monday evening The children also gave a program The church was crowded south mcook The Sunday school enjoyed a tree and treat and gave an appropriate program of song and recitation which pleased a full house catholic At St Patricks church there were the usual three days for the day at 8 9 and 1030 in the morning McCOOK RED WILLOW COUNTY NEBRASKA FRIDAY EVENING DECEMBER 28 1906 Bargains this week at the Ideal Store McConnell sells Eastman kodaks and supplies Tho male quartette will sing Sunday evening in tho Baptist church Kodaks and Kodak supplies at C R Woodworth Cos Druggists You should see McMillens lino of Musical and Durable Albums Fine Hand Painted and imported China at McMillens Drug Store Dolls Dolls Dolls lots of them at C R Woodworth Cos Books Juvenile copyrights and Gift Books A McMillen Druggist Wo sell drugs theyre f rosh too C R Woodworth Co Wanted top desk -To buy a second hand roller Mo Cook Lvundry Toys Dolls Go Carts Hobby Horses etc in abundanco at McMillons Drug Store Cash paid for eggs highest market price Reynolds Poultry Co Phono 285 Old Gurney stand Our White Pine and Tar cough reme dy is a w ndoi for coughs cMs and hoarseness C R Woodworth Co Mr and Mrs Diamond take this op portunity of wishing their many friends and patrons tho compliments of tho season Take your poultry and eggs to the Reynolds Poultry Poultry Co Old Gurney stand Get tho best market price in cash Prevent lung trouble- by wearing a good chest piutcctor Wo Lave splen didly made one3 at a variety of prices L W McCovmll Druggist Tho annual meeting of the Dorcas society of the Congrega tional church will be held at tho home of Mrs A C Wieho on Thursday after noon Jan 3rd at 230 oclock Marsh operates on the theory that nothing is too good for his patrons hence he buys only the best of livestock of all kinds and sells only tho best or meats You can provo it by -a -trial Satisfaction absolutely guaranteed The Mikado Friday evening Dec 28th at the matinee on Saturday after noon Dec 29thMascotte in the eve ning Fra Diavalo Presented by the Boston Ideal Opera Co in the Bixler means three rare occasions to hear and see first class productions by high class artists Service of Seasonable Music An enjoyable service of seasonable music replaced tho usual service in the Congregational church Sunday evening last It was appreciated by a fair audi euce The choir offered two anthem se lections Roswell Cutler gave a violin number being accompanied by Miss Ruth Wiehe Misses Dora Oyster and Helen Burns sang a duo and Miss Ruth Wiehe a solo accompanied by Miss Nina Tomlinson A short address by Rev Hawkes with seasonable topic com prehended a worthful aud appreciated evening Prescriptions for Colds We have in our prescription depart ment all of the drugs and chemicals be- j ing prescribed by tho physicians for colds la grippe and all other prevelant ailments These drugs are fresh and of the best quality thoroughly tested We are prepared to fill any prescription cor rectly no matter whose blank it is writ ten on Bring it to us Wo will take care of it for you L W McConnell Druggist Early Closing The Tribune learns with satisfaction of the purpose of McCooks leading business-men to close their places of busi ness commencing with January 1st at seven oclock in the evening We hope this will meet with ready acquiescence upon the part of the public A further effort is forming to request the city offi cials to insist upon a more rigid observ ance of the Sunday closing law Good also Elect Association Officers At a meeting of representatives last night of the S W Nebraska Log rolling association Congressman G W Norris was chosen president J R McCarl secretary G H Watkins treasurer The next meeting of the association will be held in McCook next fall early Fined For Shoplifting A well known West McCook lady was arrested and fined yesterday for shop lifting the goods being taken from the Thompson Dry Goods Co The police judge assessed a fine of SloOOand costs For Sale McCook City Property My residence on north Marshall st New house of five roms with bath room Furnace heat Wm Heffelbower tbiritafajfeL ftaftfoT rja4 fcjJ stA4gJ aAa V r NUMBER 31 AH the cabbage you want at 125 per hundred M E KNIPPLE MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS McConnell for drugs Everything in drugs McConnell McConnolPs Balsam cures coughs Household goods for sale Phono 291 Buy nn Edison Phonograph of Mc Connell Seo McMillens largo as well as med ium typo Bibles Day board at tho National hotel 350 por week 12-28-2 1 J E Barngrovor McCook Loans and Abstracts Dr Kays offico is now ono door north of Commercial hotel Phone 97 Choico bargains in remnant wall pap ers at WoornvoiaH Cos Rooms to rent ished Furnished or unfitrn Mrs C B Rowell Hot Springs Blood Remedy Wo guar antee it Woodworth it Co Big lino of silk embroidered suspend ers at Diamonds tho working mans friend Tho Reynolds Poultry Co will give you tho highest price for your poultry and eggs in cash If in need of anything in fancy toilet preparations Woodworth Co have a fine new line to select from The ladies of the Episcopal guild an nounce their annual ball at tho Bixler opera houac April 3rd It If it is from Marshs its the best ob tainable Anvthing and everything per taining to tho meat market business All kinds of fresh and salt meats fruits and vegetables at Magnkr Stokes Have you seon our holiday display Tho big show is now on C R Woodworth Co Magner Stokes can supply you with anything in tho lino of fresh and saltmeats Also fruits and vegetables Wanted Plain sowing Prices reasonable Four blooks oast of tho Bee Hive 12 21 2t Mrs II E McBrayer Tho special sale at Grannis is attrac tively set forth in this issue of The Tri bune It deserves the readers careful attention Real bargains for small money Remember you will find Miko Waish just across tho street from his old loca tion ready to buy your poultry eggs old rubber copper brass at tho highest cash market price The Ladies Circle No 33 and tho G A R will have joint installation Jan uary 1th at 230 oclock at Pettys hall Supper will be served to members and their families after tho installation Dont pass them up Tho Boston Ideals They are top notchers You will be more than pleased you will bo captivated by their music the scenery and their costumes A big bunch of fun in the bargain In his new location jusfc across tho street from his old place in tbi P Walsh building Mike Walsh wants to see you if you have poultry eggs etc for sale He will pay you the best cash market price for them Dr Warrich the specialist late of the New York Eye and Ear Hospital w ill meet eye ear nose and throat patients and those needing glasses properly fitted at the Commercial hotel in McCook Tuesday January Sth Hours 12 to j p in Regular trips 12 23 2ts Presenting such popular and delight ful operas as the Mikado Mascotto and Fra Diavalo tho Boston Id ai Opera Co will take the opera lovere of McCook and southwest Nebraska ly storm in their appearance here FriJay and Saturday next Dec 23 29 Glorious music superb costumes and scpm ef fects and enough comedy for relish The Winter All Before Us The unusual holiday trade having been supplied and the winter being jet before us we look forward now to a steady demand for the needful bed com forts our Izzerl 8 j to 250 bed blan kets woolen shawls cloaks furs under wear and other winter articles T9 bulk of our winter purchase now per forms its use to the wearers but a very respectable showing remains to bo placed You are invited The Thomp son Dry Goods Co one price plain figures ca3h only All the cabbage you want at 125 per hundred M E KNIPPLE