F. M. AND E. M. KIMMELL ,
Editors and Publishers.
OUR HOLIDAY NUMBER.
We present our readers with a twelve
page paper on this holiday occasion
r. our regular eight-page issue and a four-
page Christinas supplement , gotten up
at a considerable expense , which we
hope will meet with the approbation
and appreciation of our patrons , whom
we have labored to please. In sincerity
we wish our patrons a Merry Christmas
and a Happy , Prosperous New Year.
To pool or not to pool , that is the
inter-state commerce question.
LINCOLN has secured the Methodist
University a hard blow to York and
Bartley.
IT is stated that B. B. Cowdery of
the railroad commission , will be Secre
tary of State Law's deputy.
THE tenure of office bill has been re
pealed by the senate. Public offices
are public trusts , you know , sometimes.
THE capital city correspondent of
the Culbertson Sun says concerning our
State Senator-elect : "The election of
Mr. Lindsay to the senate from your
district is regarded with favor and one
who will be a credit to the state as
well as to his district. "
THE House of Representatives again
"sat down on" Horizontal Bill's tariff
bill , last Friday , by voting down a mo
tion to consider the same. Morrison
reminds one of a prominent character
istic of Commissioner Sparks , in his
singular ability to bob up serenely after
repealed squelchings.
TERY loud and universal are the
complaints against the close communion
condition of tho money market. This
financial tightness can be alleviated in
this wise : By every man meeting to
the extent of his ability his obligations ,
small or great. Thus will the channels
of trade and commerce operate more
freely.
THE McCooK TRIBUNE takes exceptions to
The Democrat's criticism of the appointment
of Dr. Knapp to be superintendent of the hos
pital for the insane. We fail to see , upon am
pie reconsideration , anything unfair in the
strictures at the time tho appointment was
made. Wo merely doubted , as we do still , the
advisability of the selection of a man who had
a limited country practice to such a post.
Lincoln Democrat.
While we feel that Dr. Knapp needs
no defense , we are constrained to sug
gest to the Democrat that the doctor's
twenty years experience as a successful
practitioner will not seriously hinder
his faithful and efficient discharge of
the duties of superintendent of insane.
Where known the doctor is esteemed as
a gentleman of culture and profession
al skill.
BORROWED WISDOM.
A SIGN of prosperity S.
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After the sweets of man-led life depart
the family jars remain.
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ilotto for Santa Claus : "Know all men
by these presents. "
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Money is tight ! No wonder. So much of
it goes to the saloon.
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The average Mississippi library consists of
a stone jug , two packs of cards and a vol
ume of Hoyle.
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The gout in the president's leg is not the
only indication that he will never make an
other great run.
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Mr. Cleveland says , "the United States
are. " The American people sacrificed 300-
000 gallant lives to prove that the United
States is.
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Whether Judge Gresham lias a presiden
tial bee in his bonnet or not , he isn't on the
pay-roll of any "bee line'1 in the Jay Gould
system.
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Coal is to go up higher. The only conso
lation tho consumer has is the reflection that
some time the coal ring will bo doomed to go
in an opposite direction.
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There is nothing quite so cheap as the in
fluence of an alderman , excepting only the
alderman's feelings after lie Jias sold his in
fluence.
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Another discovery of diamonds has been
made in Kentucky , near Paducah. Almost
everything is discovered in Kentucky ex
cept civil service reform.
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Senator Jones of Florida , keeps away
from the national capitol , and thereby comes
nearer earning his salary than the average
democratic senator.
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The report that the Pennsylvania railroad
companies are about to abolish free passes
makes it doubtful whether there will be any
session of the legislature this winter.
Salt Rheum or Eczema ,
Old sores and ulcers ,
Scaldhead and ringworm ,
Pain in the back and spine.
Swelling in the knee joints ; '
Sprains and braises , * %
Neuralgia and toothache , '
Tender feet caused by bunions , corns sind
chilblains , I warraut BEG as' TKOPICAL , OIL
Jo relieve any and all of the above.
& WSBKS ,
TOWN. 4 , RAHGE 30.
Frank Amend la having a well put down
on Ills farm.
JIIss nettle Moore went down to Jndlau-
ola , on Saturday , and returned the same day
on No. 39.
Weather fine ; farmers busy ; some picking
com , some plowing. Stock is looking fine ,
and are in excellent condition to go into
winter.
Oh my ! but ain't this delightful weather.
It is much more like Indian summer than
winter.
The Rev. Morris delivered an excellent dis
course , last Sabbath , at the school house , in
district No. 58. On next Sabbath , Rev. Nor-
val of McCook , will fill an appointment at
the same place , a 11 , A. M. , mountain time.
Wm. Coleman went down to Indianola ,
on Saturday , in the interest of school district
No. 58 , of which he is the director.
M. H. Cole has built a bank shed , 20x50
feet in size. It is so nice and warm , that his
stock appear to enjoy it hugely , these fine
days , by standing off to one side , and look
ing at it.
Geo. Coleman came here in September ,
1884. lie had neither team nor cow ; had
about $200 when he moved on a claim , he
had taken the March preceding. lie now
has a team , some stock , and a new windmill
and his claim his worth Sl.COO. a What a won
derful streak of luck , say you ? I answer ,
he quit renting in Iowa , and came to Red
Willow county , and the above was the nat
ural result. This country does it every time ,
and is a common occurrence.
At the last meeting of the Board of
County Commissioners , a new voting pre
cinct was formed , by setting off Township 4 ,
Range 30 , and the place of voting was fixed
at the southeast corner of the northeast X of
section 21 in said town , that point being very
near the geographical center of the township.
This news will be hailed with delight by the
voters of this town. This action on the part
of the Board , become necessary by reason of
the rapid settlement and development of the
town. Now we suggest to Mr. Cain and Mr.
Smith , that they proceed at once to butcher
the "fatted calf , " and send out invitations
( remembering ye granger ) and make merry
with their friends. We have vivid recollec
tions of the time when the entire vote of the
town , would not have materially changed
the result of an election , still the town , went
republican , solid , every time , although no
speeches were made , and the election passed
off quietly. We acknowledge that it was a
little dry about those times , .hi fact , so dry
that you could not raise a fuss with a neigh
bor. Immediately after the late election a
petition was circulated through the town , for
signatures , requesting the Board to take ac
tion in the premises , which they did with the
result as above stated. Wm. Coleraau had
charge of it. In honor of an old resident of
the town , they named the new precinct ,
"Coleman , " which is all satisfactory to a ( or
"ye" ) GRANGER.
Mr. Webster , principal of our schools ,
made final proof upon his homestead near
Banksville , Dec. llth , and Mrs. Webster and
himself have reported for social duties in the
city. Mr. Webster owns a half section in a
body , and has nearly forty acres under culti
vation. He recently planted an acre of wal
nuts upon his tree claim , and will plant ten
acres of forest trees in the spring.
Try the Commercial House , when
in McCook , just once !
The children of the Lutheran Sunday
School will entertain and be entertain
ed , Saturday evening , at the residence
of Kev. and"Mrs. . J. W. Kimmcl , with
a Christmas tree , songs , recitations and
a social good time.
Still another. Geo. E. Johnston
bought the northeast quarter of section
15-1-30 from G. T. Brewer , this week.
Consideration , $850 "cash up and no
grumbling. ' '
Hereafter the First National bank
will be kept open during the dinner
hour , as a matter ot convenience to
patrons.
Some handsome marble wash basins
were put in the Frees & Hocknell Lum
ber Co.'s brick , this week.
Work on the excavation for an addi
tion to the Commercial House is pro
gressing , this week.
Last night , Mr. and Mrs. C. W.
Paine became the proud parents of a
young daughter.
The best fresh and salt meats in the
market at Brewer & Wilcox's meat
market.
A meeting of the physicians of the
valley is called at this place , this after
noon.
The new firm of J. C. Allen & Co.
have put on a delivery wagon.
Piaups and organs for rent at Scott's
jewelry store.
Money to Loan
On improved/arms. Money furnish
ed for final proofs without delay and at
low rate of interest. First door north
of the depot. R. D. BABCOCK.
Rooms for Rent.
Two furnished sleeping rooms for
rent. Inquire of W. W. BROWN.
HOGS and CATTLE
For sale. Enquire of S. H. Colvin ,
McCook , JSTeb. >
FOR SALE.
A set of heavy harness new. In
quire of W. G. SHEPPAKD.
Try the Commercial House , when
in McCook , just once !
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NOTIGR.
ALL PARTIES INDEBTED
TO US WILL PLEASE CALL
AND 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-IaTOUBETTE &CQ.
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 ,
O. 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
paper. We will sell only for CASH
during December. Persons having
accounts against us will please
present them at once for payment.
The Frees & Hocknell Lumber Co.
LxOANSI
LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
PROMPTLY FURNISHED
AND MONEY ADVANCED
FOR FINAL PROOFS BY
COLE & MOSS.
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Notice of Inoorporation.
In compliance with the law , we hereby give
notice that we have formed a corporation un
der the name of The McCook Investment Co.
The principal place for the transaction of its
business shall be at McCook , Nebraska. The
nature of the business to be transacted shall
bo General Banking. The capital stock shall
bo Twenty-five Thousand Dollars , payable in
monthly installments. This corporation shall
commence business January 1st , 1887 , and
continue until 1986. The highest amount of
indebtedness to which said corporation shall
subject itself , shall bo $13.000 ( with the excep
tion of indebtedness to depositors ) . Tho af
fairs of this corporation shall be conducted by
a President , Vice President , Secretary and
Treasurer , and three Directors.
C. F. BABCOCK , President ,
Z. L. KAY , Vice President ,
H. T. ANDERSON , Sec'y andTreas.
H. TROWBRIDGE , 1
B. B. DAVIS , > Directors.
F. S. WILCOX. )
December 6th , 1886.
ESTRAY NOTICE.
Came to my premises , section 25 , township
4 , range 29 , about December 1st , 1886 , one roan
mare , about 3 years old , and branded M on
left shoulder. Owner can secure same by
paying charges. J. S. DOYLE.
27 Box Elder , Neb.
FINAL PROOF NOTICES.
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LAND OCFICE AT MCCOOK , NEIL , I
November 24th , 1886. \
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 Monday ,
January 3d , 1887 , viz : Lemon Crosson Home
stead Entry 3793. for the S. W. & N. W. J . N. M
S. W. Ji and S. E. J S. W. J section 34 , town
ship 1 north , range 30 west. He names the
followingwitnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon , and cultivation of , said land ,
viz : James Bell and J. W. Whittaker of Tracr ,
Kansas. Peter Crcager of Cedar Bluffs , Kaus. ,
and Bud Richardson of McCook , Neb.
6 S. P. HART , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT McCooK , NEB. , " 1
December 18,1886. J
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook. Neb. on Saturday ,
January 29th , 1887 , viz : Eli C. Popejoy , on
Pre. D. S. 2918 , for the east yt southeast H and
south 'A northeast * i section IS , town. 4 , north ,
range 30 , west. He names the following wit
nesses to prove nis continuous residence up
on , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Frank
Fowler , James L. Gray , O. F. Cain and Joseph
Wilcox. all of McCook , Neb.
30 S. P. HART , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT McCooic. NEB. ,
December 20t h , 1880. (
Notice is hereby given thatlthe following-
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Reg
ister or receiver , at McCook , Nob. , on Thurs
day , February 3rd. 1887. viz : William B.
Whittaker on Pre. D. S. 3704 , for the southwest
li section 30 , town. 6 north , range 29 , west. He
names tho following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon , and cultivation
of , said land , viz : Colbein P. Viland. Milan
W. Quick and Henry Filzner of McCook , Neb. ,
and John Milter of Box Elder. Neb.
30 S. P. HART , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT McCooK. NEB. , I
December 20th. 18Sfi. )
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 Thurs
day. February 3rd , 1887. viz : Milan W. Quick ,
on Pro. D. S. 3638 , for tho southwest U section
32 , town. 6 , north range 29 , west. He names
the following witnesses to prove his continu
ous residence upon , and cultivation of , said
land , viz : William H. Whittaker , Jacob C.
Morford , Colbein P. Viland and Christopher
C. Dueland , all of McCook , Neb.
30 S. P. HART , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK. NEB. , I
December 18th , 1886. f
Notico is hereby given that the following-
named settler has filed notice of-his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will bo made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook. Neb. , on Saturday.
January 29th. 1887 , viz : Sigmond Seamon on
Homestead No. 5003 , for the northeast J sec
tion 18 , town. 4 , north , range 29 , west. He
names tho following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon , and cultivation
of , said land , viz : P. J. Rosecrans. William
Y. Johnson , Irvln W. Spalding and William S.
Hanlein , all of McCook. Neb.
30 S. P. HART , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I
December ISth , 1886. f
Notico is hereby given that the following-
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Reg
ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Wed
nesday , February 2nd , 1887 , viz : Hcinrich
Meyer , on Homestead C195 , for the south H
southwest J , section 14 , and northi north
west i . section 23. town. 5 , north , range 30 ,
west. He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon , and cul
tivation of , said land , viz : Peter Reinhoimer ,
Phillip Schmidt. Frank Tsimmer and Jacob
Isimmor , all of OBborne , Neb.
80 S , P , HART , RogJiUr.
Gold and Silver Mine
DISCOVERED !
A PLAGE WHERE YOU CAN BUY GOLD CHEAPER
THAN YOU CAN DIG IT.
THAT IS THE EXPRESSION OP EVERY ONE WHO VISITS
SCOTT'S NEW
i ! LET
We have come to McCook to stay. Have built a briek building on
Main street and have no rents to pay , and can sell goods for less money than
any one vest of Chicago. "We keep the Largest Stock of Diamonds , Watches ,
Jewelry and Silverware in the West , and every one is surprised at the ex
tremely low prices we are selling them for. We keep everything usually
found in a first-class store. We want your trade and will mako it to your
interest to buy of us. A full line of oger & Bro. Knives , Forks , Spoons and
Table Ware at Chicago prices.
AND PIANOS !
FOR RENT AND SALE VERT LOW.
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LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NIB. , I
November 22,1S86. f
Notice is hereby Riven that the following-
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook. Neb. , on Friday ,
December 31st , 1886. viz : Edward S. Fewell ,
on Pre. D. S. No. 3639 , for the south } J of north
west & and west { of southwest li , section
13 , town. 2 , range 30 , west. He names the fol
lowing witnesses to prove his continuous res
idence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz :
W. O. Russell , Perry Stone , R. Hileman and
George Frederick , all of McCook. Neb.
S. P. HART , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NKB. , I
December 8th , 1880. f
Notice is hereby Riven that the following-
mimed 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-
ieter or Receiver at McCook. Neb. , on Satur
day , January 22.1887 , viz : Robert Drysdale ,
on Homestead No. 3313 , for the south Ji north
west Hi and north J { southwest Ji , section 13 ,
town. 5 , north range 30 , west. He names the
following witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon , and cultivation of , said land ,
viz : R. T. Brown , of Osburn , Neb. , and M. L.
Brown , Clay Shoppard , Taylor Sheppard , of
Box Elder , Neb. S. P. HART , Uegister.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK. NED. , i
November 22.1886. 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 Friday ,
December 31st , 1880 , viz : John Moriarty , D.
S. 3571 , for the northwest Ji section 18 , town.
5 north , range 29 west , Oth P.M. He names
the following witnesses to prove his continu
ous residence upon , and cultivation of , said
land , viz : A. C. Harlau , Osburn , Neb. ; A. P.
Larson , McCook , Neb. ; W. A. Glasscock , Box
Elder , Neb. ; L. H. Stenson , McCook , Neb.
26 S. P. HART , Resistor.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK. NEB. , I
December 10th , 18SO. 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 nt McCook. Nob. , on Satur
day , January 22nd , 1S87 , viz : Arthur T. King- ,
on Homestead 14CO , for the southwest M sec
tion 33 , township 4. north range 29 , west. He
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon , and cultivation
of , said land , viz : John S. Modrell , William
Johnson , James Robinson and M.L. Brown ,
all of McCook. Nebraska.
S. P. HART , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT McCooK , Neb. . I
December 15th. 1886. 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 eaid proof will be made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday ,
January 21st , 1887 , viz : Thomas F. Coward ,
on Homestead 5347 , for the northeast quarter
of section 1. township 4 , range 29 west. He
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon , and cultivation
of , said land , viz : Charles E. Stiles. Henry
Winnans , Daly Longand Davis Pollock , all
of Box Elder , Neb.
29 S.P. , HART , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT McCooK. NEB. ,
December 4thI860. . )
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-
ster or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday ,
January 21st , 1887 , viz : Daniel S. Morris , on
Pre. D. S. 114. . , for the east } J southeast } and
south 54 northeast } , section 6 , town. 2. north
range 28 , west. He names the following wit
nesses to prove bis continuous residence up
on , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Joseph
Downs. Nicholas Whitesell , Augustus Bough-
ton , of Bondville , Neb. , and John Furr , of
McCook , Neb. S. P. HART , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , )
December 18. 1880. f
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Rcgis-
er or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday ,
tebmary 4th , 1S87. viz : Martha G. Dillon , on
Jre. D. S. 3754 , for the cast y southwest y
Section 27 , town. " north , range 29 , west. She
names the following witnesses to prove her
continuous residence upon , and cultivation
of , said land , viz : William Waters , John
Stalker , James Troy and Isaiah Smith , all of
, NQb , a. P. H ABT , RejrUti r ,
THIS SPACE IS RESERVED FOR l } =
CO.
JONAS ENGEL , 3IANAGER. I
WHO WILL OCCUPY THE FRANKLIN BRICK , ON THE S. W. COR.
OF MAIN AND DENNISON STS. , McCOOK.
NEW BUILDING NOT BEING READY
WE REGRET THE NECESSITY OF DEFERRING OUR OPENING ,
OF WHICH WE SHALL GIVE FURTHER NOTICE.