P. M. AND E. tt. KDDIELL
r Editors and Publishers.
BOX ELDER BLOSSOMS.
Miss Ella Piper has commenced sehoo !
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in district number 3 .
Mrs. Wm. Campbell has returned tc
her home at Lincoln.
Miss Olie Long is now dusting the
keys of a fine new organ.
These warm sunny days arc bringing
up the corn in One shape.
Mr. Pane is making improvements on
hia claim just north of Box Elder.
Mr. Stiles has moved into our neigh
borhood and we extend to him a kindly
greeting.
A Bible reading association has beei
organized at the Box Elder church
which shows signs of much interest.
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Elder Long has removed to lul'-farm
on the Lower Willow. We regret the
loss of the society of his family fron
our neighborhood.
Children's day services will be held a
the church at Box Elder , on Sunday ,
May 30th , in connection with a baske
dinner. A very pleasant time is lookec
for.
Justice Chrysler was called into ser
vice , one night last week , by a young
couple who desired to unite their future
prospects for happiness and prosperity.
The necessary words were soon spoken
and they started on their way to theii
home in Frontier county rejoicing.
A lawn social was held on the grounds
surrounding the home of Wm. Weygint ,
on Friday evening. Quite a large num
ber of young people from Box Elclei
and vicinity attended , and all report an
excellent time. The grounds were illu
minated with beautiful Japanese lan
terns , and croquet and other games
were indulged in to the heart's desire by
the young folks , when all partook of
refreshments and bid each other gooc
night. SELOXX.
Box Elder , May 24th.
DRIFTWOOD DRIFTINGS.
Mil. EDITOR : I see that our part of
the country is not represented in the
correspondence to any of the county pa
pers. Now , we think so fine a neigh
borhood should be heard from by all
means. Our settlement is between the
Driftwood and Republican , north of
Vailton.
A little rain would be acceptable just
now.
John Wharton has lately fenced a
part of his claim for pasture.
Plows and corn planters are to be seen
going in all directions. A large amount
of corn is being put in.
Mr. Ford has left his farm and corn
to the mercy of the squirrels and has
gone to town to clerk in some stere , we
understand.
There has been a school district
formed , this spring , a good sod school
house built , and the children of the
neighborhood are being very ably taught
by Miss Linda Starbuck.
We may mention the names of Messrs.
Strine , WalterSjPafeLincoln , Wharton ,
Button. Adams and Starbuck as among
the foremost in trying to improve this
part of the land of buffalo grass.
A Sunday school was organized , May
9th , with Philip Strine for Superinten
dent. We hope to be able to secure
the services of a minister soon , for we
think no neighborhood thrives so well
as the one religiously inclined.Z. .
Z. Y. X.
BONDVILLE GOSSIP.
W.O. Bond went to McCook , Monday.
N. Whitsel visited Indianola. Satur
day.
day.Mrs.
Mrs. McBride has been sick for the
past week.
T. A. Griffin is breaking prairie for
J. E. Furr.
S. Stockton is doing a fine lot of
breaking , this spring.
S. Billings purchased a fine team of
horses in McCook , last Friday.
A. Jones has finished setting oat a
fine lot of trees on his timber claim.
The farmers are taking advantage of
the dry spell and are burning the grass
on the level as well as in the"canyons. .
We are sorry to note the departure of
Mr. March and family from QUT midst.
They left , last Thursday , for Illinois.
We greatly regret the departure of so
prominent a citizen and the best wishes
go with them. GOSSIP ,
city
Sunday , May 23d. 1886 , C.L. Nettlctou , af
ter a Humming Illness , of disease contracts
\\hlle in the service of his country.
The remains were interred in Lougviev
Cemetery , Tuesday afternoon , appropriate
services being conducted at the Congrega
tional church by friends and at the grave bj
( i. A. It. comrades.
Mr. C. L. Xettleton , whose earthly life wa. '
ended at 3IcCook , Hay 2Cd , 1886 , was one
whose character deserves more than a pass
ing notice. Mr. Nettleton was born in Litch-
field , Conn. , August 11 , 1834. He removed
with his parents in 1833 to Stockbridge , Mass. ,
where his education commenced and contin
ued until early manhood , when he began hia
work as an instructor in the common schools
of his adopted state.
Having a desire for a moie thorough prep
aration for his chosen work , after several
years of successful teaching , he entered as
student the Hudson River Institute at Clara-
rack , X. Y. , and still later the Coopcrstowu
Institute , where he passed his time as both
student and tutor. In 18C2 , when the sons of
the loyal north were voluntarily offering their
services in defence of their country , he and
an older brother , enlisted in the 49th Regi
ment Massachusetts Volunteers aud embark
ed with the regiment for the Army of the
Gulf. They weie stationed in Louisiana am
remained theie until after the surrender o
Vicksburg and Poit Hudson. The energj
which was a prevailing characteristic of Mr
Nettleton carried him beyond his streugtl
and he fell a victim to the malaria of tha
southern land. After the fall of Portlludsoi
the regiment moved to Xcw Orleans and sooi
after was ordered home. Mr. Xettlctou was
at that time so weakened by illness and ex
posurc that the army surgeon told him he
would never live to reach Massachusetts , bti
by his indomitable energy and the carcfu
nursing of his brother , he was spared to read
his home. After months of weariness am
pain he recovered sufficiently to be able to
return to his profession as a teacher ; but the
disease contracted in the army never left him
but was a source of much suffering during hi ;
remaining years and finally terminated hh >
life when it was at the zenith of its power.
After leaving the army lie taught very sue
cessfullv in Lee county , Illinois , but hib
health compelled him , after a few years , to
give up teaching and he came to Red Willo\\
county in 1875. lie was elected County Super
intendcnt of Public Instruction in 1SSO am
ho labored with great zeal and often far be
yond his strength in trying to build up the
schools of the county. His work of six years
in this capacity was a success , but finding
his strength was not Mifiicient for his ambi
tious aims for school work , he declined a re
election and ictired from the position in
January , 1SSG.
He was very decided in his opinion of rigln
and wroilg and always stood firm by his con
victions. At the age of twenty-two j ears lit
connected himself with a church of the Con
gregational denomination and during his life ,
amid all its changes , hib heait remained pe
culiarly tender , and Christian advancement
and Christian labor in any department , had
his faithful support , his careful thought and
his earnest prayers. With the harness on ,
he laid down his work for others to take up
andcarry forward towards completion. With
mind unimpaired , but with a worn and weary
body , he lay down to rest. His example lives
and thus ' 'being dead , he 3"et speaketh. "
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COUNTY-SEAT ITEMS.
Dr. S. L. Green of McCook was in our city
last Saturday.
Dr. A. S. Willey of McCook was in oui
city , Wednesday.
Mr. Ballew made his weekly tiip as usual
and is with us again.
C. S. Quick's father from Council Bluffs ,
Iowa , is visiting him.
Al. A.Prehm of Danbury was in our place ,
Wednesday , attending court.
Mrs.Akins and daughter made a flying trip
to Curtis , Monday , and returned , Tuesday.
Mr. Burkeholder , travelling manager for
The Ho ward Lumber Co. , was here ? Tuesday.
Rev. Allen Hartley of Hartley , Red Willow
county , is incur place at the time of writing.
Judge Henry Uaxterwas an "Iiidianolian
in McCook , " Tuesday. He went up on olli-
cial business.
Sherilf Welborn went down' to Lincoln ,
Sunday , and returned , Monday , with Patter
son , the forger.
J. H. Bennett , Deputy Sheriff , and Chief
of Police of the city of McCook , favored our
burg with a visit , Saturday.
Messrs. GaslinMorlan and Hallowel arriv
ed in our city on S9 , Tuesday , to be on hand
for court , which begins to-day.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hunter and Mr. and
Sirs. E. S. Hill went up to McCook , Tuesday ,
to attend the funeral of C. L. Xettleton.
The delegation of lawyers from McCook ,
ivho are attending court , consists of Messrs.
Golfer , Cochran , Cordeal , Cole , Starbuck , Le-
Elew , Jennings , Agee , Lucas and others.
Our brass baud , consisting of eleven pieces ,
s practicing diligently for decoration day
jxercises. Musicians report splendid mater-
al for a good band , which we hope will fully
materialize.
F. M. Smith , cashier of our Fanners , and
Merchants Bank , and one of our sterling
foung business men , will adjourn to Arapa-
aoe , Thursday the 27th , where he will be uni-
, ed in marriage to Miss Anna Colvin of that
place.
aj. E. Castberg , our County Surveyor , is
Baking a plat of the new town Bartley , which
s located about 7 miles east of here on the B.
fe M. The town consists of about SO ' .locks . ,
) ne of which , the college grounds , n ntaius
ibout 52 acres , the others being 300 feet.
One , Daniel Grady , "half Mexican , half
llligator , " was brought before His Honor
Baxter , Monday , to answer the charge of
topping a peaceable traveler on the highway
md threatening him with a revolver , etc. He
jave bond for appearance , Tuesday A. M. ,
ind skipped. The bond , which is in shape
if a pony and saddle , is still held by the court.
[ * oo much bad whiskey.
Indianola , May 2G. KOXDESCIMPT.
HOUSE AND LOT
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On Macfarland street for sale. In-
[ uire of F. P. Allen or at this office.
BARTLEY.
The switch is now in and I will be 01
the grounds on and after June 2d t <
make selections for those who may wan
to begin the immediate erection of build
ings. Our plats and printed forms wil
be ready so as to begin the formal sal <
of lots June 9th , at which time the
Board of Trustees will meet. Conse
oration services of the grounds will be
held , and public addresses will be made
by prominent ministers and laymen of
the State. All the friends of the sur
rounding country are invited to come
with well-filled baskets that the stran
gers from afar may know that we dwell
in a land of plenty. Until June 10th
lots will be sold at list prices with 5 per
cent , off , after that date 5 per cent , will
be added. Descriptive circulars are now
in press , and will be sent , for distribu
tion , to every Methodist preacher in the
Nation. ALLEN BARTLEY ,
Financial Manager.
A CARD.
I am most grateful to our friends ,
neighbors and physician for the many
kind services rendered during my hus
band's illness. He rests in God's si
lence , deaf alike to blame or praisebut
the testimonials of regard and apprecia
tion for him are very precious to me.
May the dear Lord who has given "Uis
beloved sleep' ' give these dear friends
comfort and peace in the dark hour that
comes alike to all.
Mus. C. L. NETTLETOX.
FOR SALE OR TRADE.
200 head of cattle and horses , foi
cash , or land in Nebraska or Kansas.
Some choice quarters of land on line
of proposed railroad from Oberlin to
Bird City , Kas.
A splendid stock ranch of 1,280 acres
at a bargain , on the Beaver Creek.
A business house in McCook , Neb/
in a choice location. J. P. MATIIES.
45 Atwood , Kas. or McCook. Neb.
FARM LOANS.
Made by the McCook Loan and
Trust Co. on deeded landor on final re
ceipts , when proof is unquestionable ,
without sending east for funds. No in
terest is payable in advance , but ten
per cent , straight. Money paid ap soon
as abstract can be obtained. Office in
First National Bank.
FARM LOANS.
I am furnishing good , liberal loans
on farming lands. Straight ten per
cent , interest. No delay in getting
funds. You do not have to wait to send
off application. Moner paid over as
soon as papers can be completed. Call
on or address , S. II. COLA'IX ,
4f-tf. McCook , Neb.
R. A. Cole , Merchant Tailor.
To THE PEOPLE : I have receivcfd ,
complete in every line , my new spring
stock , and assure to all who call upon
me , fine goods , elegant fits , at very rea
sonable prices. Drop in and be convinc
ed. R. A. Cole , three doors west of
Citizens Bank , Dcnnison street.
TRADETRADE ! !
Fine Tree Claim and Homestead ad
joining town site of Akron , Colo. , to
trade for McCook town lots. Also two
fine claims in the Frenchman valley ,
Hitchcock Co. , for cash or trade.
COLE & Moss , McCook. Neb.
FOR SALE.
B. F. Olcott has two second hand top
buggies and two second hand lumber
wagons for sale , or will trade for horses.
Also remember that Olcott has the fin
est road stallion in the west , and farm
ers and stockmen should see him before
breeding.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the late firm
of Lawler & Magner are requested to
call at once and settle the same , and
thus avoid additional costs.
F. S. WILCOX , Assignee.
IT is suggested that our Senator Van
Wyck is responsible to an extent for the
retention of h. r. n. in the city postoflice.
There is some outrageous apathy some-
ivhere , and in the log rolling our people
are being squeezed out of fair postal
service to which they are justly enti
tled.
THE Democrat now poseth in the role
) f a land reformer , and verily showeth a
paralyzing profundity of ignorance
ivith regard to the facts in the matter ,
ocally considered at all events. For
the cork-screw
aald-plated extravaganza -
: akes the linen , shrubbery and all.
STRAWBERRIES are as great a dainty
: o the Musquakies as to their white
leighbors. The other day two squaws ,
rery dirty and correspondingly fragrant ,
) ought four boxes of the delicious fruit
it Tama and paid 30 cents a box without
i murmur.
The city sprinkler , John Churchfield
n charge , is doing effective work , these
lays. The indications are that Church-
ield means business , from the manner
n which he rustles around.
NOTICE !
All parties interested are hereby
lot/fied that all accounts with Fry &
\now \ are due on the 1st and 15th of
icrcA month , and no accounts are
un over 30 days ,
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.ALSO , A FINE LINE OF TRIMMINGS , AT
L I BernhBimer's i Merchant i Tailoring I Establishment !
MAKE YOUR SELECTION WHILE THE STOCK IS COMPLETE.
He Never Fails to Give a Perfect Fit ! L. Bernheimer , .McCook , Neb.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
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Notice is hereby given that on the llth day
of May , 18Sfi , the partnership heretofore exist
ing between Andcrtson ta Uochl was dissolved
by mutual agreement. Mr. Anderson will
continue the business at the old stand , aud
will collect all account.1 ; and pay all bills of the
firm. CIIAKLRS AxnEttsox.
M-at. CARI. BORHL.
Dated , McCook , Neb. . May llth. 18SG.
FINAL PROOF NOTICES.
LAND OIVICK AT Mci'ooic , NEIJ. , I
May ! . 18SC. 1
Notice is hereby given that the followinp-
named.scttler has filed notice of his intention
to inako final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made beloro Reg
ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday ,
.Inly : . ' . IbM ) , viJohn K. Noose , I ) . S. CT : ! ,
for tln > southeast ' ( eetion 27. township 2 ,
noi th , range : ! ! ) , west U "P. M. He names the fol
lowing witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon , and cultivation of , said land ,
viz : Charles liruer , Uertllruer. Oscar Unsscll
and C. Gaston all of McCook , Nebraska.
. * G. L. LAWS , Register.
L VND OrriCK AT MCCOOK. NEIJ. , i
May 21.18SO. | "
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make llnal proof in support of her claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Regis-
ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Wednes
day , July 1,18SO , viz : Curstina Vance. B. S.
! > oi ! , for the east 4 northwest Ji and east ' '
southwest U of section 2 , township 2 north ,
range 29 , west fith P. M. She names the follow
ing witnesses to prove her continuous resi
dence upon , and cultivation of. said land , viz :
Charles Wcintz , Henry Voger.Charles Schnltz-
invcr and Joseph Evens all of McCook , Neb.
r,2 G. L. LAWS , Register.
LAXIJ OITICK AT MrCoOK , Neb. , ;
May 20th. 1SSO. I"
Notice is herebi given that the following-
named settler has tiled notice of his intention
to make Until proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Reg
ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Tuesday ,
Julv 7th , 1830 , viAndrew Carson , 1) . S. HIS ,
for'tlie Lots 7and 8 section 27 , Lot 4 section 20.
Lots "and 4 section a"i , town. : t north , range : ! 0
we t , OP. M. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence upon ,
and cultivation of , paid land , viL. . N. Howe.
Perry McManigal , George J. Frederick and
William Me.Manigal all ot McCook , Nebraska.
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LAXII OmcR AT McCooK.NEi ! . , |
May2rith. ISfcii. 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 Itecoiver at McCook.Neb. , on Tuesday ,
.Inly 13th , 18M5. viDavid K. Moore. Homo-
stead Entry 310t : , lor the southeast J north
west Ji and southwest * i northeast ] i and west
1 southeast h section 20 , town. 4 north , range
2'J west Gth P. M. He names thetoilowing wit
nesses to provehis continuous residence upon ,
and cultivation of , said land , viz : Stephen
Rolles. R. F. Loomis. .1. E. Moore and Alexan
der Campbell all of HOY Elder , Nebraska.
-,2 G.L. LAWS , Register.
LAND OtTtcu AT MCCOOK , NEU. , )
May 13th. 1SS 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 ,
June 20 , 18SC , viz : Ella M. Piper , Homestead
Entry 32GS , lor the northwest ; 4 t-onthwcst ; 4
section 2 and east \ ' - southeast section 3 and
northeast ; 4 northeast ! 4 section 10 township 4 ,
north , range 2 ! ) west , C P. M. She names the
following witnesses to piove her continuous
residence upon , and cultivation of. said land ,
viJoseph Stevens , Matthew Stuart , A. W.
Campbell and Stephen Holes all of Ho.Elder ,
Neb. f > l G.L.LAWS , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEIL , i
May I ! , ISM. f
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in suppoit ot his claim ,
and tliat said proof will be made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Wednes
day , June 1C , ISSC.viz : Andrew Nelson , Home
stead Entry 1070 , for the south \ ' : southwest J4
23 and north 1A northwest1 ! section 20 , town
ship 3 north , range SO , west 0 P. M. Ho names
the following witnesses to prove his continu
ous residence upon , and cultivation of , said
land , viz : Adolph Reischick , Harvey T. West ,
Jacob H. Evans , John Jones all ot McCook.
Nebraska. 49 G.L. LAWS , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT McCooic , NEII. , i
April 20th , IfcSO. f
Notice is hcrebv 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 Hegis-
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday ,
June . " ) th , ISfcO , viz : Michael C. Rider , Home
stead Entry 2101. for the northwest quarter of
section 13 , township 4 north , range 3'J ' , west Cth
P. M. He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon , and cul
tivation of , said land , viz : William S. Pate ,
Rad Tate. James Doyle and Hiram Hixler , all
of McCook , Nebraska.
48 G. L. LAW ? . Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEIL , i
April 2tith. ISM. )
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 Keceivcr at McCook. Neb. , on Saturday ,
June3th. ISSC.viz : JamesC.DruryHomestead
EntrvoOjO , for the northwest quarter of section
3. township . " > north , range 2U , west Oth P. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon , and cultivation of ,
said land , viz : John W. Uennett , Colbcin P.
Viland , Enoch E. Osvog and Nels. C. Dueland ,
all of McCook , Nebraska.
48. G. L. LAWS. Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEH. . I
April 2fith , 18o . f
Notice is hereby given that the lollowing-
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 Regis-
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Monday.
June Hth , 1880 , viz : JohnG.WinsprD.S.2GJ9 ,
for the northwest quarter of section 29 , town
ship 1 north , range29 , west Cth P. M. He names
the followingwitnesses to prove his continu
ous residence upon , and cultivation of , said
land , viz : John Goodenberger. John W.Kelph ,
Sidney Dodge and Amos Goodenberger , all of
McCook , Nebraska.
48 G. L. LAWS , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK. NEB. , (
April 13th , 18SG. 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 sniu proof will be made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday ,
May 22d , lt0 , viz : Thomas H. Fowler , Home
stead Entry 2137 , for the northeast quarter of
section 0 , township 1 north , range " 6 west Cth
P. M. He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon , and cul
tivation of , said land , viz : William P. Thorp ,
Eugene Dunham , William B. Kennedy and
Ihomas H. Catt , all of Danbury , Neb.
16 G. L. LAWS , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NED. , j
April 12th , 18W5. 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 ,
ind that said proof will be made before Reg
ister or Receiver at McCook , Nebraska , on
Fridiiv , May 21st , 1S86 , viz : Charles Weintz , Jr. , .
0. S. No. 2Ti20 , for the E. V S. W. } . N. W. h S. '
Vi. h. section 12 and N. E. } 4 S. E. J4 section 11.
: ownship 2 north , range 29 west. He names
: ho following witnesses to prove his continu-
jus residence upon , and cultivation of , said
and. viz. Henry Voges. Harry Meyers , Char
es Ebert and Fred. Wagoner , all of McCook ,
S'pb , 46 G.L. LAWS , Register.
POSTPONED
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Owing to bad weather I have found it nec
essary to postpone my
myTHORNS
Until June 16th , 1SS6 , when we hope to see \ \J
all who want good cattle. M / '
Remember June 16 , 1886 , at Lincoln , Neb. -
JOHN FITZGERALD ,
BANK OF McCOOK
( INCORPORATED UNDER STATE LAWS. )
Paid up Capital , $5OOOO,00 , * ' "
DOES A : f
General Banking Business , fI
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Collections made on all accessible points. Diafts drawn directly on the principal
cities of Europe. Taxes pnid for Non-Kesidents. Money to loan on farming
lands \ Hlage and personal property. Fire insurance a specialty.
Tickets For Sale to and from Europe , T
CORRESPONDENTS : V. FRANKLIN , President.
First National Bank , Lincoln , Nebraska. JOHN R. CLARE , Vlce-Prealdent.
The Chemical Nntionnl Bank , New York. A. C. EBSRT , Caafcles.
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METROPOLITAN 1S
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SEWING MACHINES.
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J. A. TAYLOR , Druggist. \
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.DEALERS IN =
LUMBER !
Sash , Doors , Blinds , Lime , Cement ,
HARD AND SOFT COAL.
-YARDS AT-
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Jertrand , Elwood,0xford , Edison. Arapahoe.Cambridge , Indianola , McCookCulbert-
son , Stratton. Trenton and Benkelman in Neb. Yuma anB Alcron in Colo.
McCOOK FEED MILL v !
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C. A. NETTLETON , Prop.
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All Kinds of Feed Ground.
CORN SHELLED AND GROUND , BOLTED , ETC.
2 BLOCKS EAST OF RUSSELL-S BARN ,
McCOOK , NEBRASKA.
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