Thursday , May 2/th , 1886.
Indicates that your subscription to this
X paper HAS EXPIKED , and that a cordial
invitation is extended to call and renew
the same. Subscrlptioa , $2 per year.
Local Intelligence.
Fresh candy at the City Bakery.
City Drug Store. Chenery & Stiles.
C. P. Rinker is headquarters for
organs.
@TGo to W. W. Palmer for your
harness. 32-tf.
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BSJT'The Crown Sewing Machine at
Rinker' B.
Et3rBaby shoes a specialty at J. F.
Ganschew's.
S1 , 000 , 000.00 to loan on farms.
Agce & Wiley.
' New curtain scrim and new goods at
Wilcox & Fowler's.
Mason & Ilamlin organs at McCook
Implement Emporium.
will buy an all-calf ? hoc at
J. F. Ganschow's.
A car-load of seed corn at Fry &
Snow's feed store.
EST'For best goods and lowest prices
at J. F. Ganschow's.
Money loaned to persons to make final
proof. Agee & Wiley.
A full line of hardware , stoves and
tinware at C. D. Palmer's.
Ice Cold Soda Water , Ginger Aleand ,
Seltzer. City Drug Store.
The finest stock of groceries in the
J city at Wilcox & Fowler's.
Do you want the best wind mill made
go to C. P. Rinker , he has it.
s ! Slippers ! Finest ! Best !
Cheapest ! at J. F. Ganschow's.
Doan's deodorized gasoline , the best
in the world. City Drug Store.
Brewer Bros , butcher only corn-fed
steers. No cows or range cattle.
C. D. Palmer , opposite McEntec , is
the best place to buy your hardware.
White Russian or White Prussian
soap only oc.a bar at Wilcox & Fowler's.
Special attention given to ice chest
and refrigerator work at C. D. Palmer's.
New dress goods , prints , ginghams ,
etc..just opened at Wilcox & Fowler's.
Remember that C , D. Palmer is the
place to get your roofing and spouting
t done.
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Sewing machines at the McCook Im
plement Emporium. C. P. Rinker ,
4 Agent.
Have you seen the new all-over em
broideries , laces and niching at Wilcox
& Fowler's.
The City Bakery's bread is known all
along the B. & M. west of here for its
excellence.
All persons indebted to Anderson &
Boehl are requested to call and make
immediate settlement.
The Metropolitan Druir Store is in re
ceipt of a fine assortment of wall papers.
Call and examine them.
Eaton Bros , will furnish you with
pure milk at your door for 4 cents per
quart for the season. 47-tf.
Who put up Farmer Dodge's wind
mill ? Ans. Rinker. Why ? Ans. Be
cause he sells the best
G. W. Bede & Co. have some special
bargains in real estate. OfScc 4th door
south of U. S. Land office. 27-tf.
The choicest meats at the Central
Meat Market of Brewer Bros , corner of
Main and Dennison streets.
Furnished rooms for rent , on f-econd
floor , by G. W. Minkler , at his house
northwest of school house , McCook.
'
C. P. Riuker has the best set of
pump men in the country. See him
before you buy a pump and wind mill.
As Low AS THE LOAVEST G. B.
Nettleton will sell Wind Mills and
Pumps as low as the lowest , Feed Mills
especialy. _
If you want Dress Flannels 25 per
cent , below regular price ? , call at Law
IT ler & Magner' s old stand.
F. S. WILCOX , Assignee.
The Metropolitan Drug Store is offer
ing a handsome chair to the person buy
ing the largest number of cigars between
May 1st and July 1st , 1SSG. Smokers ,
note well. _
I will sell my store room and resi
dence in McCook cheap for cash. Also ,
my harness stock and business. En
quire at my harness shop , two doors
north of P. 0. W. W. PALMER.
Probst Bros. ' are selling more of their
excellent bread than ever , and shipping
immense quantities west daily. Their
well earned reputation has secured for
them a cnstom that keeps them as busy
as bees to fill.
T At station , or on the way from
there to the residence of H. G. Dixon ,
a fine twilled black silk sun umbrella.
Dark brown stick , with curl and gilt
snake on the end. Finder please leave
it at this office. Suitable reward ,
The city fathers arc making arrange
ments to lease a lot and build a small ,
temporary rity hall.
Our fruit man of the numerous init-
tials. W. II. IT. Clark , has a new wood
en awning , this week.
The M. E. pulpit will be occupied ,
next Sunday evening , by Rev. J. W.
Kimmcl of the Lutheran church.
Willow Grove Lodge , Knights of Py-
ill add their tribute by attendance
upon Memorial Day services in a body.
Decoration day , Monday , May 'Jlst.
Exercises at the Opera Hall , under the
auspices of J. K. Barnes Post G. A. R.
See program elsewhere.
It is reported that 200 fishers of fish
lined the Red Willow creek , last Sun
day , in a distance of a half mile. This
should not be classed with so-called fish
stories , gentle peruser.
MeCook was well represented atDen-
ver , during the races , the close of last
week. Among the number were : R. B.
Wahlquist , II. W. Cole , Scott McCoy ,
C. T. Brewer. I. J. Starbuck and others
of the fraternity.
They have the purest , kettle-rendered
lard in the city at Brewer Bros.
The Mayor's silver-tailed fleet step
per engaged in an astonishing go-as-you-
please , Sunday morning , not on the or
dinary program , in which the road wag
on to which the animal was attached
was badly demolished.
Organs rented until the rent pays for
them at C. P. Rinker's.
Messrs. Hayden & Co. have moved
their salt onto the rear of J. F. Gan
schow's lot to the great improvement in
the appearance and convenience for pe
destrians of their sidewalk. Let others
follow this commendable move.
JSPSweet Michigan Cider of excel
lent quality at the City Bakery.
The intellectual manipulator of our
cork-screw organ promulgates the doc
trine that bibulous bulk constitutes the
highest type of manhood. The concep
tion docs the editor proud , and is pos
sibly the height of his attainments in
that direction.
$16.00 buys a first-class cultivator at
the McCook Implement Emporium.
The proposition that "cleanliness is
akin to godliness" has received a practi
cal exponent in Mr. Johnston of the
Commercial , who has just added a bath
room , with two tubs , to his accommoda
tions , where the dusty traveler ma } ' now
wash and be clean.
Lonsdale or Fruit of the Loom mus
lin 10 cents a yard at Wilcox & Fowler's.
The Dunbar Comedy Co. has changed
ownership , Mr. Dunbar retiring and a
gentleman connected with the company
assuming charge. The transfer was
made at Kirwin , Kansas. Mr. Dunbar
and a few of the combination returned
to the city , the first of the week.
If you want the best gasoline stove ,
go to C. D. Palmer's , opposite McEntee.
Friday evening , May 28th. has been
decided as the time for holding the Con
gregational lawn social , and Receiver
Babcock's beautiful grounds , the place.
Ice cream , cake , oranges , lemonade , and
possibly strawberries , will be served on
the lawn and spacious porches. A pro
gramme of an entertaining naturei \ \
add to the enjoyment of the occasion ,
which cannot fail of being a delightful
one.All are most cordially invited.
You must come soon to get goods at
cost. F. S.ViLCOX , Assignee.
A large delegation of Indianola's rep
resentative citizens paid their tribute of
respect to the memory of ex-superinten
dent Nettleton , by their presence at the
funeral , Tuesday afternoon. We noted
among those present : Senator Dolan ,
Major Criswell. Dr. J. S. Shaw , Rev.
Leonard , C. S. Quick , B. S. Hay wood
and wife , George Hunter and wife , Jesse
Welborn , E. S. Hill , Prof. Charles , and
many others.
will pay you to buy J. F.
Ganschow's $3 shoe.
Wednesday night , the Knights of
Pythias of our city were favored with
an official visit from James M. Irwin of
Tecumseh , Grand Chancellor Comman
der of this state. The Chancellor is a
' : hale fellow , well met , " and his visit
will long be remembered with profit and
pleasure by the Knights of Willow
Grove Lodge. A splendid repast at the
Bon Ton restaurant gracefully and sat
isfactorily rounded off the evening's
enjoyment.
Ladies , Attention ! Go to see those
beautiful Turkish rugs"at the Great
Western Furniture Emporium of Lud
wick & Trowbridge.
A new wooden awning at Brickey's ,
the last i.f the week.
The front of the Paragon drug store
has been treated to a generous dose of
paint.
Through lack of time and space some
interesting matters arc. of necessity
crowded out of this issue-
Quite a number of our subscribers
are taking advantage of our clubbing
rates to secure that excellent journal ,
the Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean.
The new school house , 10x24 feet in
dimension , recently completed in district
31has , just been seated with individual
desks of a neat and comfortable patcrn.
Miss Graves is the teacher in charge.
By reason of the stormTuesday even
ing , the Old Folk's Concert was post
poned until next Tuesday evening , June
1st. Parties holding tickets for the
first entertainment will be entitled to a
seat at this concert. Let there be a full
turn out.
A JUDGMENT Hergcr & Midhler se
cured judgment in the sum of $1,400
against Messrs. If. M. and S. F. Ash-
more at the trial held at Culbertsonlast
Thursday , in which the point in ques
tion was a balance due the first-named
parties on a horse deal consummated
last summer.
On next Sunday , May 30th , the Con
gregational pulpit will be occupied by
Rev. Joel S. Kelsey , morning and even
ing. A full house should greet him.
If the reverend gentleman is pleased
witli the city and congregation , and
that admiration is mutual , he may be
called to the pastorate of the church.
To-morrow , ( Friday ) Prof. A. G.Bix-
ler will arrive in the city for the pur
pose of orgdnizinga musical convention.
The Professor comes well recommended
by the press of those places where he
has conducted convention , and he will
doubtless furnish those musically inclin
ed with a profitable and enjoyable season
of song.
With reference to that Driftwood af
fair , its friends claim it to be simply an
organization of settlers for their mutual
protection against the nefarious opera
tions of a gang of contestants , who
make capital to themselves , and trouble
to settlers , by indiscriminate and false
swearing in land contests. The organi
zation is said to embrace some 125 per
sons.
The close of last week , L. B. March
and family , who have been residents of
this county for a number of years , Mr.
March being in charge of the Hatfield
ranchthree , miles east of the citystart-
ed f&r Lovington , 111. , where they will
reside for the present. During their
tesidence in our community they form
ed a circle of friends who will learn
with regret , of their departure. That
their brightest anticipations may be re
alized , wherever they may permanently
locate , is THE TRIBUNE'S sincere wish.
Mr. Hatfield purchased Mr. March's in
terests.
DECORATION DAY.
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Below we give the program for Deco
ration Day Services , which will be held
at the Opera Hall , Monday , May 31st ,
commencing at 1 o'clock , P. M. , M. T. :
MUSIC.
1. Prayer by Post Chaplain.
2. Reading of Memorial Older by Post
Commander ,
o. Singing by Choir.
4. Five minute peedie .
5. Music.
0. Oration by J. E. Cochran , Esq.
7. Doxology.
FORMATION" Ol' IMIOCESSION.
Commander J. A. Wilcox , commanding.
1. Band.
2. J. K. Barnes Post SOT G. A. R.
3. All other Soldiers , Sailors and Marines.
4. Civic Societies of McCook.
b. Mayor and Council.
0. Public Schools.
7. Citizens on Foot.
5. Citizens in Carriages.
9. Memorial Service and Decoration of
Graves at Cemetery.
Prof. Webster has selected 38 girls ,
representing the different states , to re
cite a poem appropriate to the occasion ,
and to decorate the soldiers graves.
Committee on arrangement of flowers ,
Mrs. Webster and Misses Alice Murphy
and Jennie Jamison ; to select such as
sistance as they may require.
Everybody is requested to bring as
many flowers as they can and leave them
with this committee at Menard's Hall as
early as 10 o'clock on decoration day.
A cordial invitation is extended to
everybody , especially all old Soldiers ,
Sailors and Marines , to join with us in
paying tribute to our dead comrades.
COMMITTEE.
A. O. U.W.
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Special meeting A. 0. U. W. , Mon
day evening , May 31st. Conferring de
gress and business pertaining to separ
ate state jurisdiction to come before the
meeting. B. B. DAVIS , M. W.
! W. H. DAVIS , R. S.
1 Money to loan on improved farms.
1 Agee & Wiley.
PERSONALS.
gy Un < let this head wo would be pleased to
have our friends throughout the city acquaint
111 of the arrival and dopartureotthelr visitors
R. R. Woods expects to move luto his new ,
residence , the first of next week.
Miss Nellie Fisher went down to ludiauola
Friday evening , to visit relatives. I
P. J. Smith came in from Wano , Kansas , .
Sunday morning , on a ' 'limited trip. "
Squire Fisher came down from his ranch on
the Frenchman , Tuesday evening on 40. I
Captain Emer > on , the Wano horse dealer , '
was a ssojonrner in the. piincipal port , Mon-
day.
day.W.
W. E. Fry made a business trip down to
Cambridge. Friday evening , returning on
No. 1.
Judge William Gaslin .spent the day , Tues
day , circulating around the city , among his
fi tends.
Col. It. M. Suavely and U. S. llaywood of
Indianola were business tornists iu the city ,
Saturday.
M. J. Abbott of Hayes Centre came down
to the metropolis , Saturday evening , on a
little visit.
Rev. and Mrs. G. M. Chessington went
down to Hastings , the first of the week , on
a short usit.
A. J. Pate made a Hying prospecting trip
to Akron , Monday night , returning on 40 ,
Tuesday evening.
E. E. Lowman retained from his trip to
various points in the eastern part of the state
on No. 1 , Monday night.
Receiver Babcock icturned on No. 2 , Mon
day morning , from Denver , whither he went
to witness the May races.
W. W. McCollister , of the firm of Grubb&
McColIister of indianola , was in the chief
city , Sunday and Monday.
A. L. Lytle , of Lytle Bros. & Co. , came
down , Monday evening , from Benkelman ,
where he has been spending some time.
County Clerk Hatch and County Treasurer
Cooper of HayesCentre transacted some
business nmtteis in the city , Monday fore
noon.
noon.W.
W. J. McKillip of Thornburg , Ilayescoun-
t3 , was a pilgrim to this city , Monday The
Squire repoi Ls everything in fair shape in his
section.
E. P. Hazen , who has charge of The Frees
& Ilocknell Lumber Co.'s interests at the
new town of Edison , had business in the
city , Satuiday.
Mrs. Agnes Council and Mrs. Ida Council ,
mother and sister-in-law o Mrs. A. J. Pate
of our city , returned to their home at Friend-
ville , Friday morning.
JolmT. Wray of Culbeitson was a visitor
here , Monday. He left on No. : > 9 for Colorado ,
where he is largely interested in a horse
ranch on the Box Elder.
Hon. J. B. Dinsmore of Sutton was a vis
itor in the city , yesteiday. The honorable
gentleman , we believe , is spoken of as a pros
pective candidate for governor.
F. A. Abbott , formeily in the B. & M. office
at this place , but now in the company's
freight office at Denver , renewed old-time
acquaintances in the city , Friday.
II. A. Nell is' family has arrived fiom
Fort Plain , N. Y. , and will hereafter live
amongst us. They are keeping house in
the Sheppard property in the northern part
of town.
Kev. W. S. Wheeler leaves , the Gist of next
week , for Baltimore , on an extended visit.
The reverend gentleman , when he returns ,
will be accompanied by one of the Monu
mental City's fair daughters.
Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Lytle of Greenwood ,
this btate , spent Wednesday in the city ,
guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Palmer , old.
time acquaintances. The ladies were return
ing home from a delightful trip to California.
Mrs. E. C. Ludwick , ( mother of J. H. Lud-
wick and Mrs. 11. Trowbridge , ) who has
been a resident of our city for almost two
years past , started for her home in Gilman ,
111. , Sunday morning on No. 2 , to spend the
summer.
Messrs. Geo. W. Kaime , A. C. Ebert and
F. L. McCracken fished for frolicsome finnies
festive , last Sunday , in the Willow JRed roar
ing. They icport exceptional success in
getting outside of the bread and butter and
milk bountifully provided by Mr. and 3Irs.
J. F. llelm.
C. S. McCammon , who has. been business
manager for the Dunbar Pavilion Show since
its organization , returned to the city , Tues
day , much improved in health. He reports
the success of the company so far as having
been encouraging and satisfactory to the
projectors.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Stoup of Cam
bridge spent a few hours hi the city , Monday ,
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Campbell.
Mr. Stoup , who is the B. & M. agent at Cam
bridge , but recently entered the order Bene
dictine by wedding Miss Emma A. Harris of
Lincoln on the 19tn inst.
Sallie V. Dixon , Mabel Dixon and Sallie
R. Lamborn , all of Ottumwa , Iowa , visited
Mr. and Mrs. II. G. Dixon a few days , the
first of the week. The ladies were en route
home , from an extended trip to the Pacific
coast , and left therefpr , via Kansas City , on
No. 40 , Monday evening.
Misses Nettie andLutie Babcock , daughters
of Judson Babcock of Cambridge , who have
'been visiting Receiver and Mrs. C. F. Bab
cock for a number of weeks , wentdo\\n to
Cambridge , Friday evening , where Miss Net
tie will remain and manage her father's
household affairs. Miss Lutie returned ,
Monday , and will pursue her studies in this
city.
city.Rev.
Rev. J. U. Burlison of the Fourth Presby
terian church , Louisville , Ky. , who has been
visiting Register Laws and family fora few
days , left for home , Sunday evening on 40.
Eev. Burlison formerly occupied pulpits iu
the "Valley , as well as in the North Platte
country. His discourse in the Methodist
church , Sunday morning , was an excellent
one and engaged the rapt attention of his
hearers.
ATTENTION . LADIES ! Go to Lud
wick & Trowbridge's to see those beau
tiful Turkish rugs.
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E. M. BRIGKEY & GO , , THE CLOTHIERS ,
WE HAVE RECEIVED OUR SPRING STOCK AHD
ARE NOW SHOWING THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF
LIGHT AND MEDIUM WEIGHT CLOTHING EVER SEEN
IN THE VALLEY. THE SPRING STYLES EMBRACE
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS IN PLAIDS AND
CHECKS , IN ALL GRADES FROM THE CHEAPEST TO
THE FINEST. OUR SPRING STYLES ARE ALL IN
IN CLOTHING , FURNISHING GOODS AND HATS ,
AND OUR ASSORTMENT IS COMPLETE , AND IT HAS
BEEN OUR AIM TO MARK THEM ALL AT PRICES FAR
BELOW ALL COMPETITION.
&F'We have some cheap pants of special merit ,
for working men. They are the best ever offered at
the price. Everybody is invited to call and examine i
goods and get prices.
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OUR CITY SCHOOLS.
The summer term of our schools will
close Friday , June 4th. Examination
in the High School department will be
held during the month as follows :
Monday , A. M. , Spelling , Geography , Cth
cnule.
Tucbdny , A. M. , Latin Lanj'uaffo , 7th grade.
Tuesday , P. M. , Geography , 7th grade.
Wednesday , A. M. , German.
Wednesday , P.M. , Arithmetic Cth grado.
Thursday , A. 31. , United States History.
Thursday , P. , M. , Arithmetic , 7th grade.
. A. M . , J Grammar , 8th grade.
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LanguagCi
Friday , P. M. , Arithmetic , 8th grade.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
W. S. WEBSTER , Principal.
chuich , Monday , May 24th , 18SG , Mr. John
II. Bennett to Miss Kate lleaffy , both of
this city , Father Cullen officiating.
The groom is our present Chief of
Police , the bride the eldest daughter of
M. J. lleaffy , of the Section House.
The newly wedded couple at once went
to house-keeping in a residence , previ
ously furnished , situated in the north
western part of the city. THE TRIBUNE ,
with their many friends , extends hearty
congratulations and well wishes.
188G , Mattie Calmes , aged eleven years , of
peritonitis , after a lingering illness.
The remains were forwarded to .Red
Cloud , the former home of the family ,
on Monday evening , for interment , be
ing followed to the train by the pupils
of the city school , a very appropriate
and beautiful token from the deceased's
former school-mates.
FDR SALE , TRADE OR RENT.
I desire to dispose of my meat market
and will sell for cash , trade for horses
or cattle or rent it. The shop is fitted
up with all necessary conveniences and
doing a good business. Also about SO
tons of ice. Address ,
W. V. VAX PETTEN , Stratton , Xeb.
PRIVATE SALE.
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At the house of Rev. Dungan. for one
week , the following goods : 1 centre
table , 1 bedroom sett , 1 extension ta
ble , 1 lounge , rocking chairs , brackets ,
pictures , stoves , sewing machines and
a few other articles.
McCook , Neb. , May 26. It.
JUST ARRIVED.
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A full line of the justly celebrated
Holden's Chicago Enamel Paints.
Fully warranted. Chenery & Stiles.
City Drug Store.
PROFESSIONAL NURSE.
Those in need of my services please
call at the residence of G. W. Minkler ,
N. W. of School House. Mrs. Almeda
Wellington.
NO HUMBUG.
You can buy harness goods cheaper
than the cheapest of me. I am closing
out the business. W. W. PALMER.
ATTENTION , LADIES !
Go to see those beautiful Turkish
rugs at Ludwick & Trowbridge" .
I will trade my residence property in
McCook for residence in Lincoln , Xeb.
52-3ts W. W. PALMER.
Fine shoes at J. F. Ganschow's.
Rinker sells the Deering Binders and
Mowers.
best $3.00 shoes at J. F.
Ganschow's.
Baled hay at Fry & Snow's feed store
in any quantity.
IfcgP'For quality and style see J. F.
Ganschow's $3 shoe.
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Fresh and salt meats of the choicest
quality at Brewer Bros.
A car-load of choice potatoes just re
ceived by Wilcox & Fowler.
All kinds of sheet-iron , tin and cop
per work done at C. D. Palmer's.
Fresh oysters , fresh fish and chick
ens at Brewer Bros. ' meat market.
All kinds of farm and garden seeds
at Fry & Snow's flour and feed store.
Wilcox & Fowler are in receipt of
some extra fine Valencia Sweet Oranges.
See the improvements in tin roofing
at C. D. Palmer's before you order your
roofing.
FOR SALE 50 head of young mares
and 20 head of mules. Lindner & Er-
man , McCook , Neb. Barn west of
Commercial Hotel.
STRIKE !
Now is the time to give orders for
Binders and Mowers. C. P. Rinker
has just received another car-load of the
world-renowned Deering Binders. Let
strikes come , thunder roll , and cannon
boom , Rinker can supply you with
Binders and Mowers.
FARM LOANS. j
Cash Down. No Delay.
Xo need of waiting to send off appli
cations. Money paid over as soon as '
papers are completed. Call on or ad
dress , RED WILLOW Co. BANK ,
43-tf Indianola , Neb.
GRAND DRAWING.
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All holders of tickets in the grand
drawing that takes place at the McCook
Implement Emporium will please be
present at 2 o'clock P. 31. sharp , June
1st , 1SSG. Very Rcbp'j.
C. P. RINKER , Agent.
MONEYJTO LOAX.
On deeded land and on final receipts ,
and furnished without delay at straight |
ten per cent , by J. D. Turner , 2d door i
south of U. S. Land Office , McCo ok , Xeb
Tribune and Inter Ocean $2.5O.
For the next 30 days all new subscrib
ers who will square their subscription to
date and one year in advance will receive
THE TRIBUNE and the Chicago Inter
Ocean for $2.50.
BEWARE ! BEWAREl
It you price an Overcoat or Lady's
Cloak you will buy ic and save from
S5.00 to $10.00. F. S. WILCOX.
Assignee.
LAST CHANCE.
All accounts due Lawler & Magner ,
assignors , not paid by June 10th , will be
sued. F. S. WILCCX , Assignee.
CITY I DRUG i STORE
CHENERY & STILES.
OPPOSITE THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
A - IFULL - ILINE - IOF
TOILET ARTICLES , STATIONERY , ETC.
Pure Wines and Liquors
FOR MEDICINAL USE ONLY.