F. M. & E. M. KIMMELL , Editors and Publishers. Official City and County Paper. REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION , o . The republican electors of the State o .Ne- braska are Invited to send delegates from the several counties to meet in convention at Lin coln , Wednesday , October 14,1885 , at 7 o'clock P. 3L , for the purpose of placing in nomina tion candidates for one associate justice of the supreme court and for two members of the board of regents , and to perform such other business as may be presented to the convention. THE APrOltTIOXMENT. The several counties are entitled to repre sentation as follows , being based upon the vote cast for E.P. Eoggen , secretary of state , giving one delegate to each newly organized county and one for every one hundred and fifty votes and the major fraction thereof : It is recommended that no proxies be ad mitted to the convention except such as are held by persons residing hi the counties from which proxies are given. D. H. MEKCEIJ , Secretary. C. E. YOST , Chairman. Omaha , August 4,188o. COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE. The Republican County Central Committee is hereby called to meet at the Court House inlndianola , on Friday , September 4th , 18S5 , at 1 o'clock , P. M. , for the purpose of calling a County Convention and apportioning the delegates thereto. thereto.J. J. E. BERGER , Chairman. ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOR COUXTY TREASURER I I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer of Red Willow county , subject to the approval of the Republican County Convention. CHAS. H. BOYLE. At the urgent request of numerous friends , I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer , subject to the decision of the Republican County Conven tion. D..E. MOORE , Box Elder. FOR COUJSTlCLERK : I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Clerk , subject to the action of the Republican County Convention. C. D. CRAMER. SUB KOSA , we desire to call Brother Mecham's attention to the important fact that we spell THE TRIBDNE with a capital T. SOME parties , and a tew of the valley pa pers , have an impression that the 100th met ridian line is at McCook. In this they are iilistakeiL The 100th meridian line is about nineteen miles west of McCook , at Trenton , and tickets are sold that far over the B. &M. at three cents per mile. Hayes Centre Xews. Just a mite off , Bro. Abbott , say about 50 miles. The 100th meridian , you will observe is a few miles east of Cambridge , Furnas county. The 101 st meridian runs near Trenton. A FEW of the candidates for the va rious county offices coine forward , this week , and announce themselves : C. D. Cramer , the present incumbent , for County Clerk ; Chas. H. Boyle of this city for County Treasurer , and David E. Moore of Box Eider also for County Treasurer. These gentlemen are all well and favorably known to the people of this county , and need no introduction at our hands. SDDITIOML LOCSL , The three sons of Sirs. S. A. Eowell left for their respective homes in Iowa , yesterday morning , the greatly improved condition and promises of a speedy re- ocvery of their mother allowin their return. _ SALE 175 acres deeded land , with improvements to amount to $500. Situated 2 miles from McCook. For terms * call on or address editor of THE TRIBUNE. The 2few American Sewing Machine a model machine in every respect and the house-wife's joy and pride at J. P. JMathes' Great Western Furniture Em porium. Monday was editor's day. The free dom of our city was on this occasion ex tended to Editors Solomon of the Sun. Risley of the Eeville and Bosworth of the Central. * - The old reliable STATE Insurance Co. of DCS 31oincs , Iowa , Cooley & Col- -vin , Agents. The finest clothing ever shown in this country is.to . be seen at JL M. JSrickcy F & Co.'s. ' . : . Insure Jpjhcpj'ATE. Cooley & Col via. ADDITIONAL LOCAL A CARD. EDITOR : Please allow us , through the medium of your paper , to express our thanks to the Woodmaiise Windmill Co. of lYeeport , 111. , for their promptness and gen erosity in repairing our mills , which were damaged in the late wind and hail storm of August 3d , although our mills were not war ranted to stand where adjacent buildings were blown down. We are highly "pleased with our mills and do not believe there is a better , STRONGER or MOKE DURABLE mill made than the Wood- manse "Solid Wheel. " They run steadier , regulate better in high winds and are built on the most substantial towers of any mill hi the market To any persons in need of a Wind Mill we would cheerfully recommend the Wood- manse "Solid Wheel" as being the BEST and CHEAPEST mill hi the market C. G. POTTER , L. 13. STILES. "W. M. Irwin of McCook is the Agent for thisvicinity. . Send postal for de scriptive catalogues and prices , free. Grant Monument. We have received from the Grant Monument Association of Nebraska the necessary blanks and have been request ed to receive the voluntary contributions of our people to the Grant Monument Fund , the object being to erect a suita ble monument to the memory of the Old Commander at Lincoln. We shall be pleased to receive the donations of all who desire to further this laudable pro ject. ENTERTAINMENT. o . The ladies of the M. E. Church at Box Elder will give an entertainment in the church on Tuesday evening , Sept. 1st , to which all are invited. The pro gram will consist of a drama and choice musical selections. Scats free. BY ORDER OF COM. SOCIAL. The ladies of the Episcopal church will hold a sociable at Menard's Opera Hall , next Thursday evening , Sopt. 3d. Refreshments will be served and arrange ments made for a pleasant social hop. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Found An Overcoat.- In township 7range 31Hayes county , Saturday , August 22,1885. Owner can have the same by calling at this office , proving property and paying for this notice. FOR SALE. One hundred good cows and a number of calves : Cheap. Call on or address , ll-4ts. ' EATON BROS. , P. 0. box 124 McCook , Neb. ROOMS TO RENT. Two commodious , unfurnished rooms in a new house. Centrally located. In quire at this office. Is your life worth 25 cents ? That is the price of a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic , Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It has saved many lives and may yours yet if you have it at hand for use in case of an attack of Cholera Morbus , Dysen tery or Diarrhoea. It will also cure Asi atic Cholera if taken in time. Sold by I AI. A. Spalding and B. & M. Pharmacy. The harvest of plain drunks has been bountiful , this week. Squire Fisher had two cases up before him , this morning , and one interviewed Squire Colvin at - the same time , all under the charge of drunkenness. FOR SALE 80 acres of deeded land , 11 acres under cultivation , with good frame house , 4 miles from town. For further particulars inquire at this office. BORN To Mrs. Thos. Greaves , yes terday morning , an interesting little ba by of the masculine persuasion. For fine clothing call on E. M. Brick- ey & Co. TREASURY DEPARTMENT. OFFICE or COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY , WASHINGTON , D. C. , August 17th , 1885. WHEREAS , By satisfactory evidence present ed to tho undersigned , it has been made to ap pear that THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MCCOOK , in the town of McCook , in the Coun ty of Bed Willow , and State of Nebraska , has complied with all the provisions of the Revised Statutes of tho United States , required to be complied with before an association shall be authorized to commence the business of bank- Now , THEREFORE , I , John S. Lanpworthy , Deputy and Acting : Comptroller of the Cur rency , do hereby certify that THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McCOOK , in the town of McCook , in the County of Red Willow , and State of Nebraska , is authorized to commence the business of banking as provided in section fifty-one hundred and sixty-nine of the Revis ed Statutes of the United States. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF , Witness my hand and seal of office this 17th day of August. 1885. 13-6 J. S. LANGWOHTHT , Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the Currency. Louisiana Rock Salt CATTLE ! Rain Does Not Affect It. E FOR SALE BY Sll in FREES & HOCKNELL , diCO COBl at cv SOLE AGENTS. diai II O . ( . < J c. C. E. MePHERSON & CO. U. S. Land Attorneys , And Real Estate Brokers : OFFICE : West Dennison Street , McCOOK , - NEBRASKA. FINAL PBOOF NOTICES. LANP OFFICE AT McCooK , NEB. , | August 20th , 1885. f Notice is hereby riven that the following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , ana that said proof will be made before Register or Receiver atMcCook , Nebraska , onTuesday , October 6th,188o , viz : Thomas N. Doolittle , H. E. 2670 , for the south } J southwest J section 13 , north 54 northwest i section 24 , town. 6 , north of range 30 west. He names the following wit nesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Enoch E. Osvog , of McCook , Neb. , Wilford A. Glasscock , Oliver H. Smith and Winfleld S. Alrord.of Box Elder , Neb. 13 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT AIcCooK , NEB. , I August 20th , 1885. f Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his Intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Regis ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Tuesday , October Cth.lbSoviz : John W.Robb.H.E. 2055 , for the west } northeast J east l/s northwest H section 30 , town. 6 , north of range 29 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : James Ellison , Winfleld S. Alvord. Wilford A. Glascock , Oliver H. Smith , all of Box Elder , Nebraska. 13 G. L. LAWS , llegister. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I August 20th , 1885. J Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Regis ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday , October 3d , 1885 , viz : James A. Gregrey , D. S. 1244 , for the southwest & section 35 , town. 1 , north of range 29 west. He names the follow ing witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : John Van Buskirk. Arthur Goodner. and Franklin Booth , of Cedar Bluffs , Kansas , George A. Me- Clurg , of Stoughton , Nebraska. 13 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I August 20th , 1885. f Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of her intention to make final proof in support of her claim , and that said proof will be made before Regis ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday , October 3d , 1885 , viz : Jane E. Gregrey , H. E. 3447. for tho northwest J section 35 , town. 1 , north of range 29 west. She names the follow ing witnesses to prove her continuous resi dence upon , and cultivation of , sold land , viz : Samuel Daniels and Joshua Gerver , of Stough ton , Neb. , Henry Enos and Lemuel Daniels , of Cedar Bluffs , Kansas. 13 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT McCooK , NEB. , I August 22d , 1885. f Notice is hereby given that tho following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Regis ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Tuesday , October 6th , 1885 , viz ; Oliver H. Smith , D. S. 1T11 , for the northwest fi of section 19 , town. 5 , north of range 29 west. He names the fol lowing witnesses to prove his continuous res idence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Homer Shepherd , Alexander C. Harlan , Thos N. Doolittle , Winfleld S. Alvord. all of Box El der , Neb. 13- G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I August 24th , 1885. f Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before Reg ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Satur- 3ay , October 3d , 1885 , viz : James A. Piper , D S. U27 , for the northwest H of section 3 , town. , north of range 29 west. He names the f ol lowing witnesses to prove his continuous res idence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Alexander Campbell , Stephen Holies , Joseph Stephens , N. J. Chrysler , all of Box Elder , Neb , 13 G. L. LAWS , Register. COMPLAINT NOTICES. . -VXN * X > * V/ " * XX ' X > VXx N ' rfl V > ' > w V * XV LT. S. LAND OFFICE McCook , Neb. , July 8th , 18S5. Complaint having been entered at this office by Alba O. Ely against Robert Booth for aban- Joning his Homestead Entry No. 411 , dated at McCook , Nebraska , March 2d , 1884 , upon the northwest quarter of section 34 , township ] north , rango 29 west , in Red Willow county , Nebraska , with a view to the cancellation ot said entry ; the said parties are hereby sum moned to appear at this office on the 8th day jf October. 1S85 , at 10 o'clock , A. M. , to respond md furnish testimony concerning said alleged ibandonnient. 10 G. L. LAWS , Register. JITY : - : BAKERY. A , PROBST & S PKOPJIIETORS. WE KEEP ON HAND BREAD , PIES & CAKES , GEAHAM BREAD. akes Made on Order , LOJNGH ROOM n connection where you can get coffee , sand wiches , pies , etc. , at all hours. TYPE WRITING. 3RLRFS HTG. , . , W. S. WHEELER , . O. Box 3. MeCOOK , KEBBASKA. DANGEROUS. : At this season of Iho year tho blood becomes lufe-gish and is surcharged with poison. It is : a dangerous conditiou < and leads to many iscasca , which are serious and dangerous but > an easily be averted by the use of Begg's : Hood Purifler and BloodMaker. It seperatea ; nd discharges all poison from tho blood : ) ures Dyspepsia , Sick Headache , and all Blood isorders. Free sample bottles at S. L. Green's ml M. A. Spaldiag's. I FINAL PROOF NOTICES. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , 1 August 19th , 1885. f Notice is hereby given that tho following- 1 named settler has filed notice of his intention i to make final proof in support of hfs claim , and i that said proof will bo made before Kegister or ; Receiver at HcCook , Neb. , on .Friday , October 2d , 1885 , viz : Henry H. Berry , who made H. E. j No. 2160 , for the north yt southeast Ji and south Vz northeast } section 17 , township a , north of range 29 west. He names the following wit nesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Ephraiin Green , Stephen Hopkins , Robert Boston , J H. Ludwick , all of McCook , Nebraska. 12 ' G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT McCooK , NEB. , f August It , 1885. } Notice is hereby given that tho following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in snpport of his claim , and that said proof will bo made before Regis ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday , September 26 , 1885 , viz : Isaac S. Johnson , H. E. 1041 , for the south H of the southwest sec tion 34 , town. 4 north , range 29 west , and lots 3 and 4 section 3 , town. 3 north , rango 29 west. He names tho following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Nilson Boyce. and James Hess , of Indianola , Neb. , William Wallin and Edward WalUn , of Red Willow , Nebraska. 12 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I August 19th , 1885. f Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will bo made before Regis ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Monday , September 28th , 1885 , viz : Andrew McG.Hobb , D. S. No. 1626 , for the east Vi northwest if of section 15 , township 3 north , range 30 west. Ho names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Charles Bergster , Henry Scheser , C. G. Potter and Charles E. McPher- son , all of McCook , Nebraska. 12 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT McCooK. NEB. , I August 6th , 1885. 1 Notice is hereby given that the following- ' named settler has filed notice of bis intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Reg ister or Receiver at McCook ; Neb. , on Friday , September 18th , 1885viz : JamesM.McKelvey , D. S. No. 1496 , for the west Ji southeast. of section 11 and west'northeast of section 14 , township 1 north , range30 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continu ous residence upon , and cultivation of. said land , viz : Francis King , William GoldFirman Gold and Nelson Johnson , all of McCook , Neb. 10 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I August 8th , 1885. f. Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be mad before Reg ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday , September 18th , 1885 , viz : James H. Becker , D. S. No. 1583 , for the east y. northwest li and west H northeast ii of section 8 , township 1 north , range30 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : J. 11. Webb , Edwin A. Webb , Joseph Williams and Enoch M. Matson , all of Vailtou , Neb. 10 G. L. LAWS'Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK. NEB. , I August 4th , 1885. f Notice is hereby given that tho following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Uegis- ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb.ron Saturday , September 12th , 1885 , viz : Henry Cain , Home stead Entry No. 1257 , for the east Yi southeast } i section 13 , township 4 north , range 30 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Aaron Stewart , Wm. Pate. Samuel McLain and Edward Hamilton , all of McCook , Nebraska. 10 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT McCooK , NEB. , I July 22d. 1SS5. f Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Regis ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday , August 2Sth , 1885 , viz : Fred Benjamin , D. S. 1495 , for the southwest quarter ot section 31 , township 2 north , range 29 west 6th P. M. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of. said land , viz : Neheraiah Burtless , Samuel Ellis , Anthony Joy and Lavilla J. Burtless , all of McCook , Nebraska. 8 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. . I July 20th , 18 ! > 5. f Notice is hereby given that the lollowing- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Reg ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday , September 4th , ISbo , viz : Louis Jaques , D. S. 1530 , for the southwest quai ter of section 21 , township 5 north , range 29 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continu ous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Homer Sheppard and Fuller Glass- cock of Box Elder , Neb. . Enoch Osvog and Peter Larson of McCook , Neb. 8 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I July 2Uth , 1885. J Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support ot his claim , and that said proof will be made before Reg ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday , September 4th , 1885 , viz : Peter Babcock , D. S. 1531 , tor the northwest quarter of section 29 , township o north , range 29 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continu ous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Homer Sheppard and Fuller Glass- cock of Box Elder , Neb. , Enoch Osvog and Peter Larson of McCook. Neb. 8 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , ) July 2Uth , Ibbo. f Notice is horeby given that the following- aamcd settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Reg- Ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday , August 28th , 1885 , viz : Jerry Grifha , D. S. 559 , for the northeast quarter of section 11 , town ship 3 north , range 30 west. He names the fol lowing witnesses to prove his continuous resi- ience upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : John F. Collins , John A. Bennett , James Doyle [ ind Ed. McCandless , all of McCook , Neb. s 8 G. L. LAWS , Register. LASD OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , July 18lh , 1885. J Notice is hereby given that the following- 3amcd ecttlcr has-filed notice of his intention o make final proof in support of bis claim , ind that said proof will be made before Regis- cr or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday , August 29th , 1885 , viz : Columbus Wise , D. S. 58 , for the east & northeast 24 of section 4 , ownship 1 north , range 28 west. He names he .following witnesses to prove his continu- „ us residence upon , and cultivation of , said ol and , viz : S. S. Graham , David Jones , J. W. Dolman and C. li. Ncwbcrry , all of Danbury , i tfeb. 8 O. L. LAWS , Register. E ! FREES & HOCKNELL ; PROPRIETORS OF THE CHICAGO LDMBER YARD : DEALERS IN * wt * v Lumber , Lime , Cement , Sash , Doors , Blinds ; i ; $ HARD AND SOFT COAL. YARDS AT HcCOOK , IHDIANOLA , CAMBRIDGE , ARAPAHOE , AM ) OXFORD. HALLAflK & HOWARD , WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS IN DOORS , BLINDS. MOULDINGS , Sicftcfe , ( Bcbaz. Scab , tme , crCctls , MeCOOK , NEBRASKA. i 4 I THE1 McCOOK N AND TRUST CO. OF MeCOOK , NEBRASKA. Makes First Mortgage Loans on Farm Property. ii ! | OFFICE IN FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING. Vl in A. CAMPBELL , PRESIDENT. B. M. FREES , 1ST VICE PRESIDENT. .hi C GEO. HOCKNELL , SECRETARY. R. O. PHILLIPS , 2ND VICE PRESIDENT. . F. L. BROWN , TREASURER. yienge Wind Miii , Superior to any on the market , being Heavier , Stronger Built , and therefore a more Durable Mill. It is the only \ : \ absolutely safe Mill bnllt ; and out of Thousands Erected During 12 Years past , not one has ever blown away and left the Tower standing. A record no other Mill can show. TVe offer to pnt up any of our PUMPKi G MILLS ' ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL , And If they don't Rive satisfaction , will remoTC Mill at our own expense. Also Manufacturers of the Celebrated Challenge Feed Mills , CornShclIers. Iron Pumps ulth brass cylinders , Iron Pipe , Tanks. For estimates , catalogues and prices , apply to G. B. KETTLETON , ttcCook , Neb. , Agent for Southwestern Nebraska and Northwestern Kansaj. Jotfce of Sale Under Chattel Mortgage. Notice Is hereby given , that by virtue of a hattel mortgage , dated on tho 2Gth day of lay , 18S5. and duly tiled in the office ot the lounty Clerk of KeJ Willow county , Nebraska , n the 2d day of June , Ib85 , and executed by P. i. Blair toL J.Starbuck , to .gecure the pay- icnt of the sum of 500 , and upon which there now due the sum ot $500. Beiault having' ieen made in the payment of said sum , there- ore I will sell the property therein described , Iz : The shed stables situate on lots No. 6,7 nd 8 , in block 28 , in the Village of McCook. fob. Also , one large black horse , about 10 ears old , one large black mare , about 9 j ears Id , one brown horse , about 8 years old , ring- one on left foro toot , one brown horse , about years old , blind in one eye , and onugray marc , bout 10 years old. Also , one new spring wapon , nd a set of double harness. Atpubhc auction t the McCook Corral , opposite Frees & Hock- ell's Lumber Yard , in McCook , Ked Willow ounty , Nebraska , on Saturday the : J9th day f August , ISM , at 1 o'clock P. M. of said day. Dated August 1st , ISWi. I. J. STAHBCCK , Mortgagee. . S. WELCH , Deputy Sheriff , Agent. ROAD NOTICE. To ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN : The commissioner appointed to locate n road commencing at the northwest corner of tion 3 , town. 3 north of ranjre 28 west in wS ? Willow precinct , Hed WlSS IebSS ka. runningthence south one mile on sectto line between sections 9 and 10. aame town ! and \ 1 n j range , to the southeast corner of eectton 9 same town.and range terminating- the southl east corner of section 0 , town. 3 , ran has reported in favor of the eauAUBbment thereof , and all objections thereto or chS for damages must be filed in the county clerk 2S ° ? S ? ' ° re noP of the h d v oo 10 C. D. CRAMER. County Clerk. . That tired , languid feeling , with