F. M. & E. M. KIMMELL ,
Editors and Publishers.
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN.
BY THE PRINCIPAL.
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL NEWS.
Chicago University is-to be given up.
University of Colorado lias .a course
in Gothic.
President Bascouiof Wisconsin Uni
versity , lias resigned.
One hundred and *
twenty-two profes
sors now lecturing in German universi
ties .are over eighty years old.
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"Chas. D. Norris , Professor of Latin
for the past ten years , at John Hopkins ,
died in Baltimore , Feb. 7.
Bostonians favor General Francis A.
Walker for President of Yale college.
The New York alumni want Prof. F.
D wight.
A Michigan teacher received the fol
lowing excuse from a pupils mother :
"please excuse Minnie fer she was help-
in me. She is a great help to me thow
small she may be. I would miss hur if
the Lord should call hur at any time and
oblige hur mother. "
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An Iowa teacher lost the path in a
snow storm and froze to death on her
way home from school to her boarding
house. She and four'pupils had been
snow-bound two days in the school
house. What kind of heathen does
Iowa have that allow their children and
teachers to be snow-bound in a school
house two days , and. make no effort to
rescue them ?
Again the country is startled by the
sudden death of one of the great officers
of the civil war. Gen. W. S. Hancock
died suddenly , Feb. 10th. He will be
remembered as one of the most vigorous
and successful fighters of the great con
flict. His brilliant charge at Williams-
burg brought him at once into promi
nence. His stubborn and succosful
fighting at Antietam and South Moun
tain ; the magnificent handing of his di
vision on the terrible fields of Freder-
icksburg and Chancellorsville ; the un-
paralled valor of his corps at the deci
sive battle of Gettysburg , where the gal
lant general was wounded , will now be
recalled by us as we read of the sudden
death of his noble
career. Let our
schools be taught to revere the memory
of the brave chieftain and let us all
strive to emulate his manliness , courage ,
and unswerving devotion to duty. The
Ilev. Dr. Paxton , Pastor of the West
Presbyterian church , New York city , on
last Sunday paid a tribute to Gen. Han
cock. We give the following extract :
"They buried yesterday my old com
mander the ideal soldier the pure pa
triot the noblesl man the stainless
name gentle as a woman , with a voice
low and caressing as Invc hi the camp
and at the fireside , but heroic as Cid ,
and with a voice of thunder in the bat
tle to inspire and command. And I
shall see his face no more. But while
life lasts he will live in my memory , ad
miration , and love as the grandest figure
I ever saw. 'I once saw Washington , '
said Chateaubriandbut , that once was
enough. The sight inspired me for
life. ' For three years I followed him
from Frcdericksburg to Appomattox ,
my hero , lofty , and suberb. My heart
is sad to-day. The world is emptier : a
the country poorer in patriots , but rich
er in treasured memories and immortal
names. Glorious Hancock country
man comrade in arms ! I see you in a
the Wilderness , inspiring me with your
dauntless courage. My romance 1113'
hero my leader loved with a love
passing that of a woman farewell !
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God rest his so'ul ! And on his tomb
stone write , : He did what he could' for
his country , his God , and truth. And
he died poor , but left to his country a
stainless name , an undoubted record , an
immortal memory. "
THE next annual G. A. II. reunion
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will be held at Grand Island. General
John M. Thayer is the new department
commander elect.
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Oui : informant must have been ' 'badlyolf'
when lie reported the removal of Messrs.
Laws and Babcock and the appointment of tl :
Messrs. Steinmetz and Thompson to the 3Ic- tlal
al
Cook land ofilce.Guess we must have the
news earlier than the old foggy officers down in
in the valley since we see no notice in any of .tl
the exchanges. Frontier County Fabar.
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We rather guess you were slightly to
previous , Bro. Powers. On behalf of
the gentlemen , however , we will accept
;
3'our apology. Messrs. Laws and Bab- ot
cock are likely to remain some time yet.
BOX ELDER BLOSSOMS.
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Land seekers are becoming numerous
again.
The U. B. people are holding a series
of meetings in the Church , this week.
The M. E. Sunday School has an
nounced a concert for the first Sunday
evening in March.
If any one finds a lantern between
Joe Stephen's and Mr. Weygint's please
give it to Mat. Stewart.
And now Mont. Boyle goes riding-
around and leading an extra horse with
a lady's saddle on. He goes north up
the divide.
A new bridge will soon span the YV51
low on the road that runs just south o :
the church , thus making the distance
to McCook much shorter , and about (
per cent , less of wire gates to open aru
shut.
The surprise party at James Kin
horn's , " on Friday evening , was not as
well attended as was expected on ac
count of some misunderstanding among
those who had charge. Those who were
there enjoyed a very pleasant evening.
To marry or not to marry is the ques
tion among some of the young ladies 01
the Willow. As there are about three
good-looking young men to each young
lady , the matter of choice is not so easy
We trusthowever , that this matiimonia
dead-lock will not continue long.
The down-creek lyseum is again 01 ;
the right side , having decided to give
to women the right of suffrage. It is
possible that those who favor enfran
chising women in this direction are i
little in advance of the times , in pro
gressive thought , but it is far better to
be in advance than to be lagging 40 01
50 years behind.
RED WILLOW ITEMS.
The lied Willow flouring mill is turn
ing out a fine quality of flour is run
ning day and night.
J. A. Taylor has in the neighborhooi
of 200 cords of wood ready for market
Brick makers can l > e supplied.
Misses Jamison and Murphy of Me
Cook school spent last Saturday tint
Sunday with their friend Miss Ada Buck
atForrest Home. ' '
Judge Buck has bought Hon. J. W
Dolan's thorough bred short horn ,
' 'Doc Barbour. " He is regular pedigree
Herd Book stock.
Amos Buck has a brigiit new "Grand
Detour" sulky plow and is preparing to
put in over 100 acres of crops tin
spring has already 10 acres of wheat
sown.
John F. Helm has about 20 yearling
calves which are hard to beat. They
were raised with the cows last summer
and have been corn fed and sheltered
this winter. Helm thinks it pays to
care for the calves.
Mr. Pate living on the divide has a
new "Flying Dutchman' ' sulky plow
and has already commenced to move the
soil. But that lamp-lighted , covered
carriage which Pate drives is about the
toniest institution in the countv.
Jan. 24 , 18SG. "COM.
DRIFTWOOD DRIFTINGS.
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The weather is so much like spring
that the industrious farmer is preparing
to plant his crop.
Mr. Palmer has commenced to build
substantial frame house on his land
we&t of the school section.
Mrs. Robinson of Ohio has taken a
claim on the south side , and will build
house and make other improvements
in the near future.
Any one who has any doubts as to
what can be done in this country with
little money and a good deal of energy ,
should visit the homestead of Mr. J. P.
Squire , where 'they will find a good
Frame house , a wind mill , ( with all the
necessary attachments for furnishing
water to house and barn , ) a large corn
3rib filled with cornthe fruit of last
summer's labor. also feed grinder and
orn sheller ; close by a yard filled with
iogs fattening for market. This has all
jeen done within the past two years on
his "Great American Desert. "
Feb. 22,1SSG. MAX.
SENATOR JONES of Florida is exciting
he ire of his constituents by spending
ill his time in Detriot instead of Wash-
ngton. In response to a telegram from
he governor of his state Jones explains
hat he is paired with a republican seiia-
or in Washington , and as soon as he can
iair with-a coy widow of Detriot he will
o down to Washington and break his
ither pair. No chivalric southerner can
iny further kiok. Topics. j
COUNTY-SEAT ITEMS.
EX.-CO. Commissioner Ell Allington of th
. Beaver was in our city , Thursday.
j Itev.Geo. DiuiKanlate | of 3IcCook , now a
Hyde , was seen on odr streets , ifonday.
Geo. Iluggins of Gerver was a guest of on
Deputy Oo.Clerk , Monday. He returned th
same day.
J. E.Cochran , one of the numerous "hows'
of McCook , was in our city , Tuesday , on It
gal business.
I'ev. Jas. Leonard returned from llivertoi :
Friday , where he had been attending a mil
isterial conference.
Fred Brown , late of the P. 0. Departmen
i of McCook , has been a-guest at the Sargen
I House for the lastfew days.
Mrs. J. H. Goodrich and Myrta Osboni , o
Frontier Co. , were seen among the audicnc
at the theatre , Saturday evening.
A. J. Johnson and family are now resident
of Wallace , Kansas , where they have " .squai
ted" on some of Uncle Sam's land.
Co. Superintendent of Public Instnictio
Wheeler of McCook was in our city , Satin
day and Monday on oflicial businers.
Irving Mott was in Bcnkelman , the latte
part of last week , building a house on claim
to be occupied by his daughter and Mrs. Hej
wood of this place.
F. L. Brown of McCook , President of th
Fanners and Merchants Bank of this place
and Cashier of the First National. McCook
was in our place , Thursday.
E. S. Hill returned , Saturday , from Ho
Springs. Arkansas , where he has been un
del-going treatment for his rattlesnake bitt
He reports himself improved in consequenc
of his trip.
The cakes auctioned off by Mr. Livenuor
brought quite a snug sum , several of then
being resold several times. Every onevh
attended dispersed with the same verdict " ;
splendid time. "
Jake Sheyrer , our old reliable blacksmith
went to Curtis , Friday , to erect the first build
ing in that lively burgwhich is to-be a black
smith shop. First come , first served , is on
motto and we hope Jake will fare likewise
Mr. Palmer Way of Lincoln , who has ex
tensive interests in this city , has been a gue.s
of J. W. Maikeii for almost a week. Mr. Wa
is quite a devoted worker in the christiai
cause and especially the Y. M. C. A. , and thos
who went to the M. E. church , Sunday even
ing , listened to a plain , earnest and .scnsibl
sermon.
The entertainment andhiipper given by tli
Congregat ioual Minday school , Tuesday evci
ing , was a grand success. The solo of Mi
Smith and declamations of Miss Barnes aiu
Ada Cramer are worthy of'special mention
The supper spoke for itself , it was a daiut
repast , set by dainty lingers , and enjoyed bj
everyone.
L" C. Stcphenson. our stand-by Deputy Co
Clerk , will leave the community , about Mare
1st. and take up his abode in Akron , Colo ,
where he has laud * and will engage in bib
ness. Our loss is Akron's gain , and the com
teous manner with which every one who ha
met him both officially and personally , wil
make his absence felt throughout our com
munity.
A. Prelim , the gentleman who traded bogu
organ cheeks for good horseshad his prelim
inary hearing before Judge. Baxter , on Thurs
day. The counsel for the defendant wer
Messrs. Starbuck and Jennings ot McCook
while Grubb and McCollisterheld up the con
stitutiou of the > tate of Xeb. The result wa
that Mr. Prelim was bound over to appear ii
the circuit court to answer the charge o
swindling. His bail was fixed at . SSOO.OO.
John McCartney and Miss Papiu left thi ;
place , Sunday P. M. . bound for St. Louis
Mr. McCartney and Miss Papiu have been ii
our plate long enough to give them a wani
spot in almost every young person's heartas
the crowd which was at the depot to see then
off can testify. Mrs. McCartney's stay is in
definite ami , no doubt , depends upon the goot
times in store for her in the 'sunny south. '
W. II. McCartney and Geo. Papiu have dull-
bed themselves the ' 'Two Orphans. " '
The masquerade ball at McCartney's hall ,
Monday evening , was a grand success ; the
hall was crowded to overflowing and the
crowd was orderly and polite throughout ,
The prizes for best costumes were awarded
as follows : Best gentleman gold locket
blue sailor suit Oscar Jtittenburgcr. Besl
lady pair ear drops. To the lady whose cus-
tnme was "Trumps" Miss Whittaker.
Among the costumes worthy of mention w
Messrs McCartney , Saltzgiver , Beauvais anil
Misses Watkins and McCInng.
The Garriek Dramatic Co. made their first
appearance , Saturday evening , to a large and
appreciative audience , in fact the largest seen
in McCartney's hall for some time. The
play was a strong temperance sermon of itself
and was presented in a masterly manner.
The acting of Will Leonard deserves special
mention as he equalled many of the"profesh. ' '
Miss Lily Welbonfs acting is also worthy of
special mention. It cannot be said of a single
member of the company that they did not do ;
splendid" and the appreciation of the audi .
ence for the Adams Brothers speaks for itself.
Feb. 24. NoNDESCHII'T.
PROGRAMME
Of the Reform Club meeting to be
lield at the Congregational church next
Tuesday evening , March 2d , 18S ( .
Prayer by Ilev. Dungan.
Music by the sextette.
Recitation by Bertha Boyle.
Song by Nellie Lee. "
Select Heading by Mrs. Boyle.
Music by Miss Lou Clark. jf
Dialogue The Tea Party.
Music byMissMeserveand Mr. Sheppard.
Essay by Miss Thomas. "
Business.
Song.
THE New York Tribune says : "All
who admire honesty , strength and chiv
alry in the open arena of debt will
iope for the life of Henry Wattcrson. "
And yet , now that Henry is getting well ,
t may be said that no man in the coun-
ry could look more coolly and unblush-
ngly into the eye of the gentleman n s
across the table while he shoved up a big i
stack of chips on a bobtail. Topics. fl (
ADDITIONS , ETC. The first of next
week , Receiver Babcock commences
the erection of an addition to the cast
side of his residence , 22 feet square.
A conservatory 8x12 ft. will also orna
ment the west side of hid house , as will
also a neat porch. Few , if any , homes
in the Republican Aralloy will excel Mr.
Babcock's property when the improve
ments are completed. * * "Work on
an addition 16x28 ft to Charlie Noble's
residence on North Madison street was
also inaugurated to-di3' . The improve
ment is to be made on the north side
and will add greatly to the appearance
and comfort of the house. Contractor
Collins is in charge of the work on both
of the above.
We have just received something
new in the line of calling cards. We
have the only C. A. 11. , K. of P. , B. of
L. E , U. of L. F. , B. of R. R. B. , B.
of F. C. , in the city. Call and see them.
CORN ! CORN !
T have put in scales at my ranch on
Brush creek and I will buy all the corn
that conies , at the market price. Also
have 50 good ponies for sale , broke or
unbroke. 27. J. B..MESKRVK *
A man in Pittsburg and another in
New York both got drunk for the first
time in their lives on Sunday last. Be
fore sobering up one of them shot his
wife and himself , leaving six poverty
stricken children. ' 1 he other flew into
a passion with his wifu and struck her
with a stove leg. She died in an hour.
FINAL PKOOF NOTICES.
LAND OFFICK AT McConK , KIM. , I
Fenrunry ' 4th , ISMi. f
Notice is hereby jrircn that the folknvinjr-
nnined settler has Hied notice o his intention
to make Html proof iu support of his claim ,
and that said proof will lie made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Thursday ,
April Sth , 18Stiir. : Francis M. Kennedy , H.
E. LIB ] , for the northeast quarter of section fi ,
township north , range 2JI west Gth P. Al. lie
names the following : witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon , and cultivation
of , said land , viJohn Cillespic , William 1' .
Kennedy , William Vincent and William Smith ,
all of McCook , Nob.
; il ! G. 1. . LAWS , llcjristur.
fj.VNi > OFFJCB AT AIcCooK. Nun. , I
February 24th , ISM. j
Notice is hereby # iven that the 1'ollowinjr-
named settler has Hied notice of her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim ,
andthatsaid proof will IIP made before Kejrib-
ter or Keceiverat McCook , Neb. , on Saturday ,
April ltd , IbSi , viz : Nettie E. Parks , D. S. 1418.
for the west' .southeast 1l of section 0 , towns
ship" northranjeISOestUtliP.M. . Shemune-
the following witnej > eto prove her continu
ous residence upon , and cultivation of , said
land , viJohn 1' . Swunson. 1) . A. Clements ,
Lewis F. Fauss and E.A1. Matr-on. all of McCook ,
Neb. : ! ! ( J. f. . LAWS , itctd&tcr.
LAND OFKJCK AT MCCOOK , NKB. , j
February ( itli , ] S . f
Koticc is herebyriven that the followiug-
uaincd settler has Hied notice of his intention
to make llnal proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Regis
ter or Receiver at MeCook , Neb. , on Tuesday ,
March SJd. 188(5 ( , viErvin A. Whitescl. D. S.
H3U , tor the southwest Ji southwest Jt section
SJ , township H , north of ratine - < > west , (5 ( P. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upou.and cultivation
of , said land , vi : William Kilfrore and Win.
O. Uoud of Hondville , Neli..andG. Lloyil Clark
and Alfred H. Fuller of Indianola , Neb.
; 17 O. L. LAWS. Uegibtcr.
LAXII OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEIL , i
February Slth , ISbli. f
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make Hnal proof iu support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be ma-le before Reg
ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Tuesday ,
March { , IHSi. viFrank A. Grillin , U. S.
11(3 ( , for the southeast 1i of section 24 , town
ship 2 , north of range-H west. He names the
following witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon , and cultivation of , said land ,
viz : William A. Vincent , William H. Smith
and John F. Gillespie of McCook , Neb. , and
Ervin A. Whitesel of Red Willow , Neb.
! J7 G. L. LAWS , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , Nr.u. , i
January JWth , 188i ; . f
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settler 1ms Hied 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 Friday ,
March 12 , I860 , viEdward F. Uuifcy , D. S.
2-Ki' ) , for the southwest 'i southeast Ii of sec-
tson i. township 2 , north of range 30 west , f !
P. M. He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon , and cul
tivation of , said land. viz. Frank Smith , W. O.
Wickwire , E. L. lienjaman and Fred Uenja-
man , all of McCook , Nebraska.
: ! < i G. L. LAWS , Register.
LAND OFFICI : AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I
January > th. 18SH. f
Notice is hereby given that the follou-iug-
named settler has Hied 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. . ouTucsday ,
March Jl , 1S8IJ , viz : Frederick Vollbrecht. H. K.
151U , for the west 12 northwest ; ' . west '
southwest J.i of section l.'i , township : ! . north
of range30 west. (5 ( P.M. He names the fol
lowing witnesses to prove his continuous rcs-
dence upon , and cultivation of. said laud , viz :
Adolph Uheischick. Herman Thole , Charles
Uechtel and Jacob E\-ans. all of McCook. Neb.
35 ( J. f , . LAWS , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT McCooic. NKB. ,
January 2Uth. ] S , ti. f
Notice is hereby given that the following-
mined bottler has filed notice of his intention
o make final proof iu support of his claim , and
.hat said proof will be made before Register or
Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Tuesday , March
itn , IShfi. viz : Jacob II. Evans. Homestead
Entry l.'ittJ. tor the east l' southwest 'i. west 'i
southeast Jt of section 22. township :5 : north ,
range 'M west Uth P. M. He names the follow-
ng witnesses to prove his continuous resi
dence upon , and cultivation of , said land , vi/ :
Michael P. Weick , Adolph Rheischick , Charles
Volbrecht and Herman Thole , all of McCook ,
Veb. 33 G. L. LAWS. Register.
LAXII OFFICE AT McCooK , NEH. , I
-January 15th , 188(5. ( f
Notice is hereby given that the following-
nimed settler has filed notice of his intention
o make final proof in support of his claim ,
ind that said proof will be made before Rog-
stcror Receiver at McCook. Neb. , on Friday ,
"ebruary 2ii , 188(5 ( , viz : William Y. Johnson ,
I. E. KM , for the south northwest U. north
southwest Jj of section 34 , township 4 , north
range 2 ! > west. He names the following wit-
icsses to prove his continuous residence upon ,
nd cultivation of , said land , viz : John S.
lodrcll , Charles Povscr. Edward F. Cause and
"hos. J. Ruggles , all of McCook. Nebraska.
33 G. L. LAWS. Register.
I PTP1 Send 10 cents postage , and we
Art I L i wl" matl > "ou FKEE royal.val-
III r | uable , sample box of goods
VII thatwillputyouinthewayof
naking more money at once , than anything
Ise in America. Uoth sexes of all ages can
ve at home and work in spare time , or all the
line. Capital not required. We will start you.
tnmenae pay sure for those who start at once.
4-25-lyr. STINSON ie Co. , Portland , Maine.
I WANT A GOOD COUGH SYETIP"
a very frequent request in our trade ntul we
nvarinbly give the person mukmir it BEOO'S \
HEimv COUGH smut * , as we know it to be the
est and most reliable on the market. For j
ale by M. A. SpnliUng and S. L. Green. |
In
-OF-
Twenty-Five Imported
DRAFT STALLIONS !
Clydes , Normans , English-Shire and Cleveland Bays.
Also a choice lot of high grade Draft Stallions ami Carriage Horses , at
LINCOLN. NEBRASKA , MARCH 25 , 1886.
It is n well known fact that horses ilo not thrive or breed well the Urst year nf tor importa
tion , or change of climate. None of my horses liuvo been in the. state less tlmn one year. iue\
arc superior animuls of their respective breeds , sound , healthy and thoroughly acclinmieu ,
and warranted sure breeders. Terms to stilt purchaser with approved security , bcnu lor
catalogues to J.V. . SMALL , Fail-Held. Neb. FRED. M. WOODS ,
O. M DRUSE , Manager. : ? Auctioneer. Lincoln , Neb.
THE CITIZENS 8ANK OF McCOOK
( INCORPORATED UNDER STATE LAWS. )
Paid up' Capital , S50.000.0O ,
J
DOES A :
; General Banking Business ,
Collections made on all accosible points. Drafts drawn directly on the principal
cities of Knropo. Taxes paid for NonItisiikMits.Money to loan on farming
lands , village and personal property. Fire insurance a specialty.
Tickets For Sale to and from Europe ,
CORRESPONDENTS : , V. FitANKI.lN , President.
, , . " . . , Vice-Presiclent.
First National Hank Lincoln Nebraska. - JOHN" It. Cr.AitK -
The Chemical National Hank. New York. J A. C. EIIKIIT. Cashier. .
HALLACK i HOWARD
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Lath , Shingles , Sash , Doors , Blinds , fiJou/d/'ngs , Pickets , Cedar
Posts , Lime , Hair , Cement , and Plaster Paris.
Also Hard and Soft Coal.
MeCOOK , NEBRASKA.
C. E. MePHERSON & CO.
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0 , S , LAND ATTORNEYS ,
And Real Estate Brokers.
OFFICE : West Dennison Street ,
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McCOOK , NEBRASKA.
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r to any on the market , lielnx Heavier , Stronger Hullt ,
anil therefore a more Durable Mill. It Is the only
y s : fc Mill Imllt : and out of
Thousands Erected During 12
Years psu-t. not one lias ever Mown away anil left the Tower
tamlinr. A record no other Mill can show. We offer
to put upany of our PI7MPIXG MILLS
ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL ,
And Jf they rton't slvc satisfaction , will remove .Mill at our
own expense. Al o Manufacturers of the Celebrated
Challenge Feed Mills. Com 51101161 ? . Iron Pumps
with lira' * ? cylinders. Iron Pipe , Tnnks.
For estimate" , catalogues and price * , apply to
G. B. NETTLETOX , McCook , 2
= Kvnt for Soutliwostfrn Xohra < .ba and . t
iz s ssi&3c : * * 4T'fi & 5 - - - Northwestern Kansa ? 1
r S rrC5:6 sd SSKI : : = is tis KCi Feed J2U , 2lL-d Ct.
THE. McCOOK
T A A A ! A ATR TDT'CT PA
LUAiN AIM ) IKLol CO.
OF McCOOK , NEBRASKA.
Makes First Mortgage Loans on Farm Property ,
OFFICE IN FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING.
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OIF'IF'ZOSIEx.S :
. CAMPBELL , PRESIDENT. B. M. FREES , IST VICE PRESIDENT &
3EO. HOCKNELL , SECRETARY. R. O. PHILLIPS , 2ND VICE PRESIDENT > -
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F. L. BROWN , TREASURER.
