HAVE IN STOCK A LINE OF
FINE TOILET ABTICLES ,
Combs , Brushes , Perfumery , Extracts , Etc.
lints , Oils , Dye Stuffs , Paint Brushes ,
Kalsomine , Turpentine , Lead , Putty , Window Glass , Etc.
FINE LINE OF CIGARS ALWAYS ON HAND.
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Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Day or Night
McCOOK. - - NEBRASKA ,
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M. A. SPALDING , Prop.
WE ALSO HANDLE
PIANOS f GROANS ,
SRWING MAGHINRS , .
PAINTS , OILS ,
WALL - : - PAPER ,
. IA. TAYLOR , DRUGGIST.
SPANOGLE & RINKER ,
WAQONS & BUGOIEXS.
Tubular Wells % Pumps.
WINDMILLS A SPECIALTY.
McCOOK Cor. Railroad and Main Sts. . NEBR.
Offices at Oberlin , Kas. , and McCook , Neb.
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DON'T BUY NURSERY STOCK
YOU HAVE CONSULTED WITH
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Have located my ISfursery Grounds here , and will
grow only the BEST for my trade.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
IT appears that Miss Cleveland's lit
erary attainments do not cause her to
let house-work "go to the dogs , " a
some blue stockings are said to do. A
short time since she concluded tha
the White House needed cleaningtha
necessary operation having been skip
ped last spring owing to a rush o
company. So she astonished the ladiei
of Washington by appearing one day
out on the lawn in a poke bonnet am
calico dress , and seated on a camp
stool , alternately chewed gum anc
scolded the man who beat the carpets
and the hired girls who dusted the
furniture and bric-a-brac. Then she
went indoors and superintended the
cleaning of the wood work , etc. , anc
naturally a first-class job was the re
sult. Peck's Sun.
GOING UP SALT RIVER The origin
of the common phrase * 'up Salt river'
receives quite an ingenious explana
tion in the current number of the
Magazine of American History. Sal
river , geographically speaking , is i
tributary of the Ohio , having its source
in Kentucky , and is a very crookec
stream and difficult of navigation. In
the early days of Ohio arid Kentucky
it was a stronghold of a band of river
pirates who were in the habit of prey
ing on the commerce of the Ohio , anc
rowing their plunder up Salt river
where it was never recovered. Ilence
it came to be said of anything that was
irrevocably lost , "it's rowed up Sail
river , " and by an easy and natura
transition the phrase came to be ap
plied to unsuccessful candidates for
political honors.
BEING weary for a moment , he lay
down by the wayside , and using hii
burden for a pillow , fell into tha
dreamless sleep that kisses down his
eyelids still. While yet in love witl
life and raptured with the world , he
passed to silence and pathetic dust
Yet , after all , it may be best , just h
the happiest , sunniest hour of all the
voyage , while eager winds are kissing
every sail , to dash against the unseen
rock , and in an instant hear the bil
lows roar above a sunken .ship. For
whether in mid sea or among the
breakers of the farther shore , a wreck
at last must mark the end of. each anc
all. And every life , no matter if it
every hour is rich with love , and ev
ery moment jeweled with a joy , will
at its close , become a tragedy as sat
and deep and dark as can be woven o
the warp and woof of the mystery anc
death. R. GIhgersoll. .
THE sultan to the new minister :
"Well , Sunset , you've got here at last.
By the beard of the Prophet , I'm glad
to see you. What is the state of the
thermometer in the U. States , Sam ? "
Mr. Cox : "Ab. , as Mr. Beecher once
remarked , its blanked hot. I think
th'at it must be about 704 in New
York. Do the flies bother you much
this Ab ? " Sultan "Well
year , : , no ,
Sam , it's not the flies. It's money mat
ters that worry me. I s'pose you
know Lew Wallace ? Well I have no
further use for Lew. I'm glad he's
ailed. Why , what do you think ?
He got every lady in the harem to
subscribe for 'Ben Hur. ' Darn my
whiskers if I aint ruined. " Mr. Cox :
C0mdeed , then I'm glad Mr. Wallace
has Ben Hurried off to his native home
so soon ! ! ! " [ The sultan faints , and is
promptly carried off to the cooler by
'aithful slaves , who rush in. Mr. Cox ,
filled with remorse , resolves that here
after he will feed Abdul nothing but
hestnuts.J Courier Journal.
THE two following days were occu
pied in going through the necessary
forms of .parole , and our command re
mained in bivouac and on Wednesday
morning , leaving our muskets stacked
n the field , we disbanded. Those go
ng in the same , direction formed
groups , the officers retaining side-
rms and accoutrements , and after a
general hand shaking and good-bye ,
each group took its own way home-
ivard. As I passed the farm house of
, he surrender , we stopped to take
arewell look. Groups of men were
here , with ax and saw and spade.
The apple tree .was down by the roots ,
and men were cutting and digging
, nd scrambling for a remnant as a
ouvenir. This was the appletree of
Appomattox , and is no myth. It is
rue that Gen. Grant never met Gen.
ice under any apple tree. They met
n a private house some distance away ,
ut the surrender was made from un-
er that tree in writing. Cor. New
York Sun. '
As the watermelon season approaches
apace , the following instruction from
the Atlantic Constitution , good author
ity on the subject , might be of interest :
Very few people know how to cat a
watermelon , just as not one man in ten
thousand knows how to eat an orange.
To he properly enjoyed the perfect wa
termelon should be pounced upon in the
patch just after sun up. It should he
carefully selected. In response to an
eager thump there should follow a dead
and mealy sound , and the melon should
weigh not less than twenty-five pounds.
After it is pulled itshould be split from
end to end with a short bladed pocket
knife , so that in tearing it open the
glowing and juicy heart , bursting loose
from its confinement , should find lodge
ment on one side only. At this point
the knife is to he flung away. For a
moment the eye should be allowed to
feast itself on the vision thus suddenly
brought to view , then the heart should
be scooped out with the hand and its
nectarious meat thrust upon the hot and
thirsty palate. There ought to be some
thing savage in the enjoyment of a wa
termelon ; it ought to he crushed and
swallowed with avidity. The man who
knows how to enjoy one will come away
from the fray with the sweets in his
beard , in his hair , and on. his clothes.
WHAT you don't know about men
often makes them respectable.
IF anger is not restrained , it is fre
quently more hateful to us than the
injury that provokes it. Seneca.
NOTHING is so wholesome , nothing
does so much for people's looks , as a
little interchange of the small coin of
benevolence. Ruffini.
I THINK the first virtue is to re
strain the tongue ; he approaches near
est to the gods who knows how to be
silent , even though he is in the right.
- Cato.
MOUE than five hundred thousand
cases of bowel complaint have been cur
ed by Chamberlain's Colic , Cholera and
Diarhcea Remedy. Only think of the
pain and suffering it has relieved , the
agony and distress it has prevented ; the
homes it has made happy ; the lives it
has saved , and you will appreciate the
good work it has done. 25 cent , 50 cent
and $1 bottles sold by M. A. Spalding
and B. & M. Pharmacy.
AN Omaha gentleman was in town ,
Monday , circulating a petition favoring
one , Martin , of that city , for U. S. Mar
shal of this state.
THE Swedes have a saying that "he
who smokes smells like a pig ; he who
snuffs looks like a pig ; and he who
chews is a pig. "
TIRED.
That tired , languid feelingwith loss of am
bition and strength is caused by impure blood
and poor circulation. Begg'm Blood Puriiler
and Blood Maker will cleanse the blood , create
a new supply and restore health and visor.
One hundred doses for one dollar and warrant
ed by S. L. Green and M. A. Spaldingr.
DO YOU KNOW
-THAT-
LORILLAED'S CLIMAX
PLUG TOBACCO
with Red Tin Tag ; Scse Leaf Fine Cut Chewing : ;
T vy CljpJcgs , and Black , Brown and Yellow Sscff :
are the best and cheapest , quality considered ?
THAT HACKING COUGH can be so quickly cured
> y Slilloh's Cure.Ve guarantee It.
TVILL YOU SUFFEIi w Itli Dyspepsia andLh cr Coin-
ilaint ? Shlloh's YItnllzer Is guaranteed to cure jou.
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS , made miserable uy that tcr
Ible cough. Slilloh's Cure Is the remedy for yon.
CATARRH CUIJKI ) , health and sweet breath se
cured by Shlloh's Catarrh Itemcdy. frlce 50 cents.
Xas.il Injector free.
For lame Back , Side or Chest use Shlloh's Porous
"laster. Price 25 cents.
SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption : Cure Is sold
> y us wn a guarantee. It cures consumption.
SHILOH'S VITALIZER Is what you need for Con-
tlpatlon. Less of Appetite , Dizziness and all symp-
oms of Dyspepsia. Price ID and 73 cents per bottle.
CROUP , "WHOOPING COUGH and Bronchitis 1m
mediately relies ed by Shlloh's Cure.
Sold by S. L. Green , druggist , McCook , Neb.
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STOCK DIRECTORY.
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KILPATRIOK BROTHERS.
( Successors to E. D. TPebster. )
Horses branded on left hip or left shoulder.
P. O. address , Estelle
Hayes county , and Beat
rice , Neb. Uange , Stink
ling Water and French
'man ' creeks , Chase Co.
Nebraska.
Brand as cut on sldo o
i some animals , on hip and
sides of some , or any
where on the animal.
STOKES & TROTH.
P.O. address , Carrico ,
Hnyes county , Neb.
Range : Ked Willow
creek , above Carrico
Stock branded as
above Also run the
lazy CM brand.
PAXTON CATTLE CO.
J. B. MESERVE , General Manager.
Postolfice address , Mc-
Cook , Neb. Hancn : A'
Spring Canyon on the
Frenchman Itiver , Chase
county , Nebraska.
Stock branded as above
also 717 on leftside ; !
on the righthip and L OI
the right shoulder ; L on left shoulder and ) l
on lett jaw. Half under-crop left ear , anc
square-crop right ear.
HENRY T. CHURCH.
Postoflice.Osborn , Neb
Kange : Red Willow
creek , in S. W. corner of
Frontier county.
Cattle branded 0 L C
on right side. Also , an
over crop on right ear
and under crop on left ,
Horses branded 8 on right shoulder.
SPRINGCREEK CATTLE CO.
J. D. "WELBOHJ.Vice President and Supt.
P. O. address , Indiano-
la , Nebraska.
Range : Republican
Valley , east of Dry
Creek , and near head of
Spring Creek , in Chase
county , Nebraska.
New U. S. Cattle Ranche Co. , Limited.
Stock brand : Circle on
left shoulder , also dew
lap and a crop and under
half crop on loft ear , and
a crop and under bit in
the right. Ranch on the
Republican.
Postollice address. Max ,
Dundy county , Neb.
EATON BROS. & CO.
P. O. address , McCook ,
Nebraska. Range , south
fcof McCook.
Cattle branded on left
jfhip. Also , ] Q , 5 , A and
j 7 M
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11 brands on left hip.
Horses branded the
same on left shoulder.
JOSEPH ALLEN.
Postoffice address , Os-
born , Nebraska.
Ranch on Red Willow
creek , 'A mile above Os-
born postoffice.
Cattle branded on right
Side and hip as above.
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GEORGE j. FREDERICK :
Postollicc address ,
Cook. Nebraska.
Uanch : Four miles
southwest of McCook ,
on the Driftwood.
Stock branded AJ on
the left hip.
JOHN F. BLACK.
TOIt SALE. Five im
proved , Deeded Fnrmsof
ICQ acres each all in a
body , with Farm Houses
and other improvements
Under good cultivation.
Timber and water and
hay land. Comcnientto.
good school privileges.
Situated on Republican River , near mouth of
Red Willow Creek. Call on J.F. liluck on prem
ises , or address him at Red Willow , Neb.
THE
( FULL ROLLER PROCESS , )
IS NOW ItEAUr TO DO A
General billing Business.
Your pati onagu solicited.
CLARK WARD , Manager.
DANGEROUS.
At this season of the year the blood becomes
sluggish and is surcharged with poison. It is
in a dangerous condition and leads to many
aiseases , which aie serious and dangerous but
can easily be aerted by the use of Begg's
Blood Purifler and JJlood Maker. It seperates
ind discharges all poison from the blood :
jures Dyspepsia. Sick Headache , and all Blood
lisorders. Free sample bottles at S. L. Green's
\nd M. A. Spalding's.
An Answer Wanted-
Can any one bring us a case of Kidney or Liver
2omplalut that Electric Bitters will not speedily
nre ? "We say they can not , as thousands of cases
ilready permanently cured and who arc dally recoin-
nendlnK Elcctnc Bitters , will prove. Crlght's DIs-
asc. Diabetes , "Weak Back , or any urinary complaint
inlcUly cured. They purify the blood , regulate the
owcls , and act directly on the diseased parts. Every
wttle guaranteed. For sale at 50 cents a bottle at
iletropoUtan Drug Store.
CITY w BAKERY.
A , PROBST &BRO ,
PROPRIETORS.
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Cakes Made on Order ;
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In connection where you can get coffee , sand
wiches , pies , etc. , at all hours.
Louisiana Rock Salt
IFOIR ,
CATTLE !
Rain Does Not Affect It.
FOR SALE BY
FREES & HOCKNELL ,
SOLE AGENTS.
BARBER * SHOP ,
GO TO
A , R SHARP'S '
FOR A FIRST-CLASS
SHAVE OR HAIR CUT.
HOT AND COLD BATHS
O1T SHORT NOTICE.
Ladies' and Children's Hair Dressing
A SPECIALTY" .
Burlington
R&M.R.R.
Denver to Chicago ,
Denver to Kansas City ,
Denver to Omaha ,
Omaha to Chicago ,
Kansas City to Chicago ,
Omaha to St. Louis ,
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LOW RATES
BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH.
Through tickets over the Burling-
on Route are for sale by the Union
Pacific , Denver & Rio Grande and
all other principal railways , and
by all agents of the "Burlington ;
Route. " !
For further information , apply to ' M
any agent , or to i
P. S. EUSTISjGcn'lT'k'tAg't , '
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cured. Bones ,
riiugcles iuid
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LADIESEnlivens a complalnta
tl > clr sex will
perlmeut-get BEST.
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