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About The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1886)
THURSDAY , DEC. 1G , 188G. Indicates that your subscription to till X paper HAS EXPIRED , and that a cordic invitation is extended to call and renei the samo. Subscription , f 2 per year. Local Intelligence. Scale books for sale here. 'Sweet cider at the City Bakery. Noble & Brickey , the leadinj grocers. ' fit and style , try J. F , Ganschow. S3 ? " Lemons , Oranges and Sauei Kraut at WILCOX & FOWLER'S. Blank school district order books it , stock at this office. - S Try that delicious sweet cider al Probst Bros' , bakery. The American Settler's Guide foi sale at this office. quarts of Cranberries for 2 cents at WILCOX & FOWLER'S. The best Boots and Shoes for the least money , at J. F. Ganschow's. Brewer & Wilcox will buy your fat hogs. Call at their market , Main Avenue. Six cans Baltimore all-yellow peaches , in heavy syrup , 90 cents , at J. C. Al len & Co.'s. J. F. Ganschow makes a specialty of fine shoes. All widths and styles , from a B to EE last. A farm for rent. One half mile northwest of the city. Inquire at the McCook Liquor Store. A well selected assortment of fresh candies at Noble & Brickey's. Their stock is fresh and clean. One good residence lot for sale. De sirable location. Inquire of Samuel Scott at Scott's jewelry store. Queensware in the latest styles , plain and ornamented , at the leading grocers Noble & Brickey's. * % r Pocket state maps at this ofiice. These maps are just from the press and are accurate and complete to date. .Buy your baking powder at Noble & Brickley's new grocery store , and se cure one of those handsome pictures. Elegant chamber setts and an exten sive line of glassware and queensware for the holiday trade , at Noble & Brickey's. A handsome line of hanging lamps at oble & Brickey's. They would make an acceptable Christmas present. llemember that Noble & Brickey are headquarters for everything fresh and clean in the staple and fancy grocery line. line.G. G. B. Nettleton is agent for a horse power feed grinder , with attachment for shelling corn or any other kind of rotary work. A rare chance to get an organ or a piano by taking it on the rent plan. Get terms at once at Scott's jewelry store on Main Avenue. We have just received a nice line of calling cards of the latest styles. Also have in stock an assortment of fraterni ty cards. Call and see them. , A good piece of land for sale within the incorporation of McCook. Fine lo cation for small fruit and garden. In quire at Scott's jewelry store. Wiley & Bede are loaning money on farms at the lowest rates. Also have special bargains in real estate , at McCooK LAND OFFICE. Ludwick & Trowbridge have a fine line of Hat tan and Heed Rockers which they will close out at a greatly reduced price. Call and get a bargain for Christmas. The ladies of the Congregational So ciety are prepared to make comforts and bedding. Orders left with Mrs. Lowman will receive prompt attention. We have a more complete stock of groceries than any house west of Oma ha. When you can't get what you want , call at the Casli Bargain House of J. C. Allen & Co. Probst Bros , of the City Bakery , still lead in the fine candy trade and the excellent assortment they have just received , sustains their already widely known reputation for handling the freshest , purest and best candies in the city. If you want a real toothsome article , Probst Bros , have it. Remember Neble & Brickey when you come to make up your Christinas presents. They have an extensive and handsome line of hanging lamps , wa ter setts , chamber setts , amber finger c bowls , children's tea setts , individual \ . . cups and saucers , etc. , etc. , that can't help but please you. Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere. Our cigar trade is booming , because \re only carry first-class cigars and sell them at a low price. We have just re ceived A lot of "Tobies. " These cigars are made of carefully selected Havana , Pennsylvania and Ohio seed leaf , from which a large proportion of the nico tine has been removed by re-sweating. We are selling them at the low price of 2 for 5 cents , or 5 for 10 cents. J , C. ALLEX & Co , Socials are becoming numerous. Probst Bros. ' parlors for oysters. The proper time to advertise is al the time. Smallest steam engine in the city , a Chenery & Anderson's. A lofty sense of honor is a mos commendable characteristic. How does "Tribune Water Moto Power Print" sound , fellow citizens ? The old Citizens hank building is be ing moved to the rear of the Franklit building. Best Mince Meat in the rnarkei at Wilcox & Fowler's. Only 12 cent ; per pound. The Lutheran people will indulge ir a basket social at the Opera Hall , nexl Tuesday evening. A line of very handsome librar } hanging lamps at Noble & Brickey's. Call and see them. A lot of new Michigan 1880 crop Dried Apples at 20 pounds for $1.0U at J. C. Allen & Co.'s. To-morrow evening the ladies of the M. E. Church will hold an other oi their pleasant social occasions. Proof making is somewhat slower , owing in a considerable degree to the delays in securing real estate loans. We learn from semi-official source than the U. S. land office will be moved snto the Franklin building , to-morrow. A specialty of groceries , provisions , queensware , and in fact everything in the grocery line , at Noble & Brickey's. Our merchants are dressing their show windows in holiday attire , exhibit ing great taste and pains-taking in the operation. We regret hearing of the destruction of the Vailton school house , Tuesday morning , by fire. Miss Lincoln was teaching the school. Stop paying big prices for organs and pianos and go to Scott's jewelry store and rent one , and thus save your money. and get terms. We produce a short letter from John G.Eaton , now living in Oregon , which may be of interest to his many friends n Red Willow county. We all know how difficult it is to se- cct a Christmas present of value. Get one of those cheap fine Hanging Lamps at McMillen & Weeks. ' The Hayes Centre News is authority or the statement that A. IT. Steele and amily of that place has come to the city to spend the winter. A steam drying apartment has been added to the laundry department of the Commercial Hotel. Landlord John- ton "do like" enterprise. Are you in search of an excellent [ ish of oysters , call at Probst Bros. ' oyster parlors , where you can get the ) est , cooked in any style. A business man without an adver- iseraent , at this time , reminds one of a 'bumble bee without a stinger. He is only half equipped for business. " The 1" . P. A. song service will be icld next Sabbath at G P. M. , rnoun- ain time , at the Congregational church. Everybody bring Gospel Hymns. Ludwick & Trowbridge have a fine line of Rattan and Reed Roukers which they vill close out at a greatly reduced price. ] all and get a bargain for Christmas. Ladies generally experience difficul- .y in making selections of presents for gentlemen. Chenery & Anderson cheer- 'ully volunteer their assistance to all n this dilemma. Rev. Joel S. Kelsey will speak , next Sabbath morning , upon "A Christmas Gospel , " and in the evening upon 'The Situation in McCook , " the text being Acts 20-28. From the Hocknell Hose Co.'s buiid- ng , Squire Bennett has moved his icadquarters into the Franklin build- ng on East Dennison , formerly oecu- ) ied by this ofiice. Conductor Jack Birdsall , formerly on the Oberlin branch , is now punch- ng tickets with care between this city nd Hastings , with headquarters at his point , where he will make his ionic. The old Hover & Cooley implement louse on South Main , is being com- detely overhauled and conveniently re- rranged and refitted preparatory to its ccupancy by M. J. Heafy as a res- aurant. A fine boy baby came to brighten the lousehold of Conductor and Mrs. John L Dwyre , last Friday. Mr. Dwyre is ne of the B. & M.'s passenger "cons , " laving recently been elevated to that losition. The Hastings Gazette-Journal wants he B. & M. to put on a local passenger rain from McCook to Hastings which will give people along the line better ravelling accommodations. Holdrege econds the motion. Democrat. The Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society vill hold a basket social at Menard's Dpera Hall , next Tuesday evening. All adies are expected to bring a basket to ie sold at auction. Mr. Spotts has onsented to sell the baskets , which nsures success. Everybody is going. The new books for the Co-operatic Library have arrived. The funds o the Association ara short , and it ii ( earnestly desired that the delinquen subscribers shall come forward and liq I uidate immediately. ! Remember that Probst Bros , an ' headquarters for fine candies. I The first of this week , Judge Lucai , sold his claim on the Frenchman to Geo E. Johnston of the Commercial House , for a valuable consideration. The claiu has timber and water on it , and is con sequcntly a ver7 choice and desirable one , such as Mr. Johnston picks up occasionally as a diversion. Take your hides , butter and eggs tc Brewer & Wilcox , Main Avenue. A lively sociable will be given at the Methodist church , Friday evening next , at 7 o'clock P. M. The program will consist partly of singing , rccitatioils , and speaking. Also a play will be brought out , entitled , "A bachelor in search of a wife , " representing some ludicrous characters and a dead-give away on the preacher. Everybody is cordially invited to be present. Eggs wanted at Noble & Brickey's. The highest market price paid. The Nellie Ilubbard drawing room entertainments of 13th and 15th Justs. , we are advised , did not pan out large nuggets of the yellow metal , the absence of audience being suggestive of that other occasion , when an aged lady of that patronymic went to the cupboard to get Trouser a spare rib or some equal- ly rare aud delicate morsel , but found a discouraging bareness existing in the larder which did not produce satiety in Trouser's gastric economy. C. D. Palmer , opposite McEntee , is the best place to buy your hardware. Last week , Dr. L. J. Spickelmier and S. H. Colvin consummated a deal whereby the doctor became the owner of the Windsor Flouse property on East Dennison. Mr. Colvin in return se curing the doctor's beautiful claim just northeast of the city limits , one of the finest and most valuable in this vicin ity. Mr. Colvin moved onto the farm last Friday. J. F. Ganschow takes the lead in la dies' Fine Shoes. Try him. Yesterday , the Citizens Bank people moved into their elegant new brick quarters on the corner of Main and Dennison streets , their old location. We can say without running the risk of successful contradiction that they have one of the handsomest and most sub stantially elegant structures in the state of Nebraska. Their bank room is fitted and furnished in a style of solid , simple elegance probably equaled by no insti tution in the state outside of the largest cities. We desire to felicitate the Citi zens bank people upon their quarters , and the city upon its securing such an ornament to its business houses. See Noble & Brickey's display of lohday goods. On Tuesday evening , Prof. jSturgis closed his musical convention in this Dlace with a class rehearsal , which in dicated that the professor's labors in our city had not been in vain , but that a good work , ( lack of time and other adverse circumstances being taken into account , ) had been accomplished in wringing out the talent of our town and in exciting and stimulating the lovers of the art to greater activity and zeal n improvement along that line of most desirable accomplishment. Although the chorus.was very small for a city of : his size , the concert was a creditable one , and it is to be regretted that a argcr audience did not greet them and end the potent encouragement of num- jers to the occasion. Selling out at cost at McCracken's. Now is the time to buy. As will appear from the minutes of he meeting given elsewhere in our col umns , one of the results of the late musical convention is the inception of a Jhoral Union ; and right-here at the ou't- start we want to proffer our mite of encouragement. Such an organization s one of the greatest needs of our com munity. Ordinarily the people have jcen too busy with those absorbing matte'rs which cluster around the accum ulation of the almighty dollar to devote much time to music or any of the arts. We hope now that an interest has been awakened and a Union formed , that music will assume a more prominent and permanent place in the history of the city's progress. 12 cans lima beans , string beans , or peas for $1 at J. C. Allen & Co.'s. Increasing interest and attendance and novel entertainment are features of the meetings of the Young People's Association. That of last Friday even- ng at the residence of F. L. Brown ) eing the most numerously participated in and one of the most universally en joyed of the total , the company aggre gating probably eighty-five. The "first sewing circle' ' feature introduced at this meeting was a source of much merriment and amusement , besides proving the proficiency men can attain in fancy needle work. The prize was awarded J. F. Forbes in this depart ment. The Y. P. A. , we learn , con template giving an entertainment , Christmas evening , of greater and more varied scope , if possible , than any of their previous efforts. ENTERPRISE. In keeping with the general spirit oi enterprise which the proprietors hav < alwny sought to display , we have this week , made another and expensive ad dition to its mechanical department , ii the form of a Tuerk V.'aU-r Motor , en titling this establishment , if we are cor rectly advised , to the distinction of be ing the first newspapei in the common wealth to run its machinery by watei power. Mr. Meeker of the City Watei Works Co. , put the little giant in , and if you want to see a fine little piece of machinery working smoothly and noise lessly , drop into these headquarters. Pianos and Organs a McCracken'.s best place to buy in the world. MUSICAL ASSOCIATION. At a meeting held for that purpose j during recess at Prof. Sturgis' musical convention , Mpnday evening last , De- comber 13th , a musical association was organized , to be known as the Choral Union of McCook , with the following ing officers and committees : Presi dent , S. L. Scott ; Vice President , Miss Anna McNamara ; Secretary , Miss Ida Hollister ; Treasurer , Geo. W. Bede ; Musical Director , C. P. Rinker ; Organ ist , Miss Nellie Lee ; Assistant Organist , Miss Northrup ; Business Committee , Mrs. C. D. Palmer , Amos Buck , Miss Ida Ilollister , Miss Anna McNamara , F. M. Kimmell , G. B. Nettleton , Miss Josic Menard. Committee on Place of Holding Meetings , Messrs. G. B. Net tleton , Geo. W. Bede and W. M. San derson. Moved and carried that min utes of this meeting be published in the city papers. G. W. BEDE , Secretary pro tern. " Go to J. F. Ganschow's Boot and Shoe Emporium for ladies' fine shoes. Crete Nurseries employ 35 to 75 hands , depending on the season of the year. Also 40 to 50 agents , scattered over Nebraska and Kansas. Pay roll averages $20,000 yearly. Acreage , 580 acres , enabling to change soil and have suitable rotations to guard against insects and diseases. Over 200 acres actually iu nursery stock each year ; over G5 acres orchard : over G acres small fruit which will be increased next season. Have a fine direct trade with the Western states , extending as far as California and Idaho. At wholesale , ship to the Middle and Southern States , mostly apple seedling ? which have been demonstrated to be much superior to those grown in Middle , Eastern or Southern States. The Crete Nurseries' are now growing on contract for one of the oldest and most prominent Illinois nurseries , 60,000 two and three year grafted apple trees. These nurseries have every season turned away half as much business as they have done , be cause their trade increased faster than they could handle. Recent improve ment of cellars , shops , office , largely increased acerage , an excellent pack ing house and water supply , enable them to handle more business. Organs and pianos for rent at Scott's jewelry store. We have just received the best as sortment of blank books , composition books , correspondence tablets , counter books , drawing books , exercise books , invoice books , ladies' shopping books , ladies' visiting lists , letter copying books , manilla blanks , memorandums , such as butcher books , desk flexible American morocco , flexible American Russia , flexible Persian Russia , press board and sheep , also notes , drafts , re ceipts , writing pads , vest pocket , press board and printed press board pass books , students note books , time books , etc. , ever brought to this city. Call and examine them. We have the line and our prices will catch you. At THE TRIBUNE Stationery Department. A fine lot of books at those popular prices , at McCracken's. On Monday of this week , C. B. Crumpacker , of Washington , la. , breed er of Short-Horn-cattle of .individual merit and choice breeding , was in the city looking and inquiring into the prospects of being able to dispose of some of his cattle to the farmers and atockmen hereabouts , in the spring. We are not advised as to the decision in the matter , but if any stockmen in this vicinity contemplate making any such purchases in the spring , they should address Mr. Crumpacker as above. A dandy line of gift books at Mc Cracken's. ' Elsewhere in this issue we give a recipe for the cure of diphtheria , handed us by a friend. We present it for what it is worth , appreciating the existence ! of nostrums , cure-alls , etc. , in the medi cal world , in this age , with its peculiar ! tendency thereto. A fresh lot of candies received at Noble & Brickey's , this week. The Catholic brethren hold their ayster supper and dance at the Opera Hall , this evening. Don't fail to go ind have a grand time. Miller takes every imaginable kind sf pictures in the most life-like and ar tistic style , at the old Marble gallery. We have 50 boxes more of those nice new Valencia Raisins to sell at 10 cts/ per pound. ' J. C. ALLEX & Co. this head we would be pleased t have our friends throughout the city acqualn usof thearrival and departureof their visitor * Rondmastcr Ed. Highland of Red Cloud was in town on railroad business , "Monday. Andy King , a former II. & M. conductoi was registered at the Commercial , Tuesday Allen Hartley , the financial agent of tin 'Varsity town , was in the city , Monday af ternoon. W. J. McGillen of Stratton , manager o theIlarlan Cattle Co. , had business in tin city , Friday last. Thos. Teas , of the county-seat , madeproo on his claim before the local land oflldals ii this place , Saturday. Auditor Wiggins of the B. & M. , wife am wife's sister , were in town , Saturday am Monday , on land business. J. P. Davis , one of the promising attor neysof Ilayes Centre , spent Monday ant Tuesday in the city on land business. Mrs. 1 * . S. Chessington , of Akron , .spent the latter part of the week past in the citj on business. She went west on39 , Sunday. E. P. JIazen , the Frees & Hocknell Lmnbei Co.'s'stalwart representative at "Edison , had business hereabouts , "Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Nettleton of McCook , one of the acad emy students , is now learning the mysteries of the printing art in the Echo office. Frank lin Echo. Nnt. Robinson , formerly clerk in the II. & M. Eating House at this place , now of the American house , Denver , was in the city , Saturday afternoon. Mrs. T. . Rees , wife of Chief Train Dis patcher Rces , McCook , and her mother , Mrs. Cook , are the guests of Mrs. S. Cordeal since Tuesday. Akron Star. E. E. Lowman , one of the most enthusias tic Masons of onr city , went down to Oma ha , last evening , to 'attend a Grand Chapter meeting of that great order. T. J. Floyd , John G. Rudd and F. B. Hnr- court were the worthy trio who represented the municipality of Trenton in these com mercial headquarters , last Friday. Frank Hesse , traveling solicitor for the Omaha Railway News , was looking after the interests of that journal in these railroad headquarters , the first of the week. Hon. G. L. Laws , our Secretary of State- elect , came up from Lincoln , last evening , on a Hying visit to old acquaintances in this city , returning as far as OrleansThnrsday evening. Mrs. II. W. Davenport , Mrs. W. S. Cornutt and Mrs , J. T. Wray of Culberlson were in the city , last evening , buying Christmas pres ents from the elegant assortment to be found in the various establishments of the city. Thus do our merchants draw trade from afar and thrive. Mr. and Mrs. Leon F. Moss departed for the latter's home in Iowa , last Saturday morning. We regret to learn that Mrs. Moss' health is so delicate as to require a change of climate and that they contemplate locating in Southern California in the hope of its being benefitted by the salubrious , sunny : limate thereof. 3T1LES Dora , infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Stiles , Sunday afternoon , Dec. 11,1S8C , after a short illness. The burial transpired , Monday afternoon , it Longview Cemetery. The sorrowing par- mts have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their little one. UESS Herbert , son of Frank D. and Alice Hess , December 12th , 1SS6 , of Diphtheria. Aged 1 year and 3 months. Buried on Monday afternoon. Services > vere conducted at the home by Rev. J. W. Evimmel. J. C. Allen & Co. have received a lot of Maple syrup in Aand 1 gallon ians , this week , direct from St. Johns- bury , Vermont. Call and get a can Before its all gone. We have a neck chain and charm at ; his ofiice which the owner can have by proving property and paying for this lotice. Also , a large pocket book , con- .aining sonic papers. They are very busy at Miller's gal- cry , just now , but if you desire your picture taken in an artistic manner , : all and they will find the time to ac- jommodate you. The First National Bank would be i good place to deposit the money you : an save by buying your groceries at J. : . Allen & Co.'s. Geared feed grinders , with four or six horse power and sheller attach ments. Just the thing to make fat logs , at Ilinker's. When you want a sack of good lour , go to Harvey Bros. ' feed store , riiey keep grades to suit everTbody. Only three wagons left of last car. Will sell cheap to make room for new joods. C. P. RINKER. L. Bernheimer has just received a ine line in French and English suit- ngs. Also in pants patterns. The new grocery store of Noble & Brickey is the place to purchase your ; roceries and provisions. Don't wait till McCracken sells out jefore buying your presents the finest issortment you ever saw. A full line of hardware , stoves and : inware at C. D. Palmer's. For A fine tailor made overcoat , call ) n L. Bernheimer. A new lot of Silverware just recciv- : d at McCracken's. Oysters in all styles at Probst Bros. ' > yster parlors. Pianos and organs for rent at Scott's ewejry store. Silverware 10 cents on the dollar , at McCracken's. The best fresh and salt meats in the market at Brewer & Wilcor'a meat market. Go to McCracken's for Watches and Jewelry. He can surprise you all on prices. Bring the babies to Millers's photo graph gallery now , while the weather is pleasant. . A lot of California dried apples , 30 pounds for $1.00. J. C. ALLEN & Co. It will pay you to call on L. Bern- heimer for winter clothes before pur chasing elsewhere. Ladies are always proud of a nice shoe and a good fit. J. P. Ganschow can please you ail. When looking for Christmas Pres ents , don't fail to examine McMillen & Weeks' fine assortment. Baskets Ash satchel , covered mar ket , mandee and hampers , at J. C. ALLEN & Co.'s. Another car of the best wind mills on earth just received by C. P. Rinker. Also in car , 5,000 pounds of pump fit tings of every style imaginable. Some have one , some two , and per chance a few three at a time , but Chenery & Anderson have more than a dozen. Call and see them before they are all adopted. Our sales , last month , are a guaran tee that the cash system will be a suc cess. Already the people are realizing that they can save big money if they buy their goods at the Cash Bargain House of J. C. Allen & Co. Seeing is believing. Call on us and you will find out in your own mind that we advertise facts. With our far reaching facilities and accumulated ad vantages , we are sure our prices are lower than any house in Western Neb raska. J. C. ALLEN & Co. NOXIGR. ALL PARTIES INDEBTED TO US WILL PLEASE CALL AXD SETTLE THE SAME BY CASH OR BANKABLE PAPER BEFORE JANUARY 1st. ALL PAST DUE NOTES THAT WE HOLD ON THAT DATE WILL BE PLACED IN THE HANDS OF AN AT TORNEY FOR COLLECTION. W. C-LaTOURETTE &CO. NOTICE ! All book accounts due me must positively be closed by December 25th. Please attend to this promptly and thereby save trouble and costs. Bring cash , corn , oats , pigs , or give note. Yours very truly , C. P. Rinker. NOTICE. All parties knowing themselves indebted to us must call at our of fice and settle before December 31st , either with cash or bankable oaper. We will sell only for CASH during December. Persons having accounts against us will please oresent them at once for payment. The Frees & Hocknell Lumber Co. ' LOAMSI LOANS OX REAL ESTATE P R 0 311 * T L Y FURNISHED AXD 3FOXEY ADVANCED FOR FINAL PROOFS BY COLE & MOSS. BEST BARGAINS YET ! WE SELL 13 Ibs. Granulated Sugar for - $1.00 14 Ibs. Extra C. Sugar for - $1.00 1G Ibs. Prunes for - - $1.00 G Cans Syrup Peach as , 3-lbs. full , $1.00 Also ALL Groceries. Clothing , Hats , Caps , Boots , Shoes , Dry Goods , and Notions , as cheap as any house in town. WILCOX & FOWLER. Attention Smokers ! With every 25 cents worth of goods bought at the Distribution Cigar Store , a ticket in the grand drawing is given. FARM FOR RENT. 50 acres under cultivation. Good frame house. One mile from McConk. S. H. COLVIN. Rooms for Rent. Two furnished sleeping rooms for rent. Inquire of W. W. BROWN. FOR SALE. A set of heavy harness new. In quire Of W. G. SlIEPPARD. Try the Commercial House , when in McCook , just once ! , \