uny
FOR WE HATE GAS ENOUGH TO TALK LOW PRICES TO ALL
WE DON'T BELIEVE IN GIVING PEOPLE GAS , BUT WE
HAVE TO DO IT , YOU KNOW.
LISTEN ! DON'T BE
BEED !
We have not had 25 YEAR'S EXPERIENCE in
the Jewelry business , but we have learned OUR
TRADE and know the business THOROUGHLY.
Some people work 10 to 15 years and learn considera
ble. Some work 20 years and longer and don't know
anything. HOW TRUE ! We don't know more
than any one else , but what we say we mean.
Having done business in McCook for 3 years to the
satisfaction of EVERY one , and we thank the people
for their liberal patronage ,
WILL OW - BLOW
OUR HORN
We have the Largest Stock ever shown in the West of
WATCH CLOCKS ,
AND SILVERWARE.
Gold Goods and Diamonds we are offering at
Specially Low Prices. EMBLEM CHAKMS of all kinds , RINGS ,
CHAINS , SLEFVE BUTTONS , Pins , Ear Rings , Thimbles , in fact
everything in the Jewelry Line. NOW here is where we hit
you , on WATCHES : In Solid Gold and Filled Cases at
prices lower than any white man ever reached before , $10 , up.
Nickle Watches , $3.50Ito $10. CLOCKS , a fine new line just
received in Marble , Iron , Bronze , Brass , Cherry and Walnut.
Prices way down. Bound to sell.
MUSIC ! MUSIC ! MUSIC !
PIANOS & ORQANSi
ONLY THE VERY BEST !
Be careful where you" take your watch work , in fact any
kind of work. LET NONE but reliable and responsible
hands'do your work. Remember the place , at
F. L McCRACKEN'S '
Jewelry and Music Store ,
2. DOORS NORTH OF POSTOFFICE ,
MAIN AVE. , - - McCOOK , NEB.
( P. S. Any one that never saw a pure white )
< DIAMOND , call and see one. They arc a beautiful >
I sight. Costs nothing to look. )
00JT 20 BLOSSOMS.
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It's a pretty cold day ? Yes. Cold to-day ,
ain't it ?
Miss Lue Chrysler is spending a part of
her vacation with her brother. ,
'
3Iorley Piper came up from the county-
seat , and spent Xmas at home. I
Mr. Kimble , a brother-in-law of J. n. '
Stephens of this place , lately arrived at Box
Elder from Missouri. I
DIED On Sunday , Dec , 19th , Mr. John
Johnson. Mr. Johnson was among the early '
settlers of Red Willow. The funeral was
preached at the home of the deceased , by
Kev. J. B. Piper , after which the remains
were laid in the Box Elder cemetery. I
The entertainment given in the church ,
Saturday evening , was an immense affair ,
especially if you take the number of people
that were there into consideration. More
and larger buildings are called for to accom
modate the large number of settlers that are
coming to this part of the county.
Ilev. Piper met with quite a serious acci
dent on Thursday of last week , which re
sulted in the breaking of his arm near the
shoulder. Tommy Coward also received
some severe scratches about the head , and
had his thumb smashed. The accident was
caused by the horses which they were driv
ing going too near to the perpendicular side
of a canyon , upsetting the wagon with the
above result Dr. Stutzman of McCook was
called , and the patients are doing as well a
could be expected. SELOXX.
SOUTH SIDE LOCALS.
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Rather cool for the holidays.
"Will Long has built a horse stable 12x20.
Have you seen Dillon's new sled ? It i
8x10.
Perry Stone is cutting wood to fill a 10 (
cord contact.
There is music in the air down by Join
Whittaker's ranch.
John Stone was down from the Medicine
last Monday and Tuesday.
We noticed Tim Hanan hauling some fin
hogs to town , last Tuesday.
We notice that C. H. Jacobs has swung hi
fence over so as to take in more pasture.
W. T. Stone had the misfortune to break
the spring of his buggy , Monday. Cause
too much frost.
Joe Mundal arrived home , this week , fron
the new railroad. He will return in a few
days with his family.
Mr. Nelson , living on the old Will Long
place , had some pretty hard luck , last Mon
day night , losing a very valuable mare.
mare.Uxo.
Uxo.
RIVER CANYON COOINGS.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year t <
all.
Mrs. Win. Johnson left , on Thursday , tin
19th inst. , for Alma , on a visit to her daugh
ter. She is expected home some time tin :
week.
The family of Mr. John Johnson , desire to
express their thanks to the friends who so
kindly assisted them in the hour of their af
fliction.
The Sunday school held at Wm. Johnson's
is preparing some exercises for New Yeai
eve , consisting of declamations , dialogues
music , etc. The exercises will be held at the
residence of Capt. A. T. King.
We announce with regret the death of ou
neighbor and friend , Mr. John Johnson , who
died at his residence on North Divide , Sun
day , the 19th inst. , aged Go years. Mr. John
son was a man upright in all his dealings
respected by all who knew him , a kind fath
er and a good neighbor , and in his death the
neighborhood has lost a good citizen.
REX.
A Hundred Famous Authors.
To be exact , one hundred and two famous
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"Cyclopedia of Universal Literature , " now
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Clarke of England , livingand closes with Cy
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ingthe names of S. L. Clemens ( Mark Twain ) ,
Bobert Collyer , J. Fenimore Cooper , Henrj
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Sparrowgrass Papers ) , F. M. Crawford anc
Geo. Wm. Curtis. French literature is repre
sented by Cousin and Compte , Chinese by Con
fucius , Italian by Colonna and thus the
whole world is brought under tribute. The
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the work is certainly original , and excellent
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sent free to any applicant. Address JOHN B.
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Salt Rheum or Eczema ,
Old sores and ulcers ,
Scaldhead and ringworm ,
Pain in the back and spine ,
Swelling in the knee Jointe ,
Sprains and bruises ,
Neuralgia and toothache ,
Tender feet caused by bunions , corns and
hilblains , I warrant BKGCS' Tnoi'iCAi > OIL ,
o relieve any and all of the above.
McMiuEN & WEEKS.
Itch. Mange , and Scratches of every kind
nred 111 yo Minutes by Wool ford's Sanilaiy
motion. A sure cure and perfectly harmless.
Yiuruuleilby S. L. GiceuDruggibt , McCook.
The Poor Growing Richer.
Edward Atkinson is publishing in The Cen
tury his studies of "The Relative Strength
and Weakness or Nations , " from which we
quote : "In the conclusion of this branch of
the study of the facts and figures of this
country , may it not be held that the alternate
periods of activity and depression which have
effected the industries of this country since
the end of the civil war , have been mere fluc
tuations or ebbs and Hows in the great rising
tide of progress , ending in an adjustment to
ever new and better material conditions of
life ? Is it not true that while the rich may
have become relatively no poorer , the poor
have been steadily growing richer , not so
much in tho accumulation of personal wealth
as in the power of commanding the service of
capital in ever-increasing measure at a less
proportionate charge ? " Can it bd denied that
labor as distinguished from capital has been
and is securing to its own use an increasing
share of an increasing product , or its equiva
lent in money ? "
Still on Earth.
If you are in any way interested in the
subject , expeiience of Mr. A. C. McGrew , a
merchant at Manhattan , Iowa , may be of
value to you. Read what he says :
"About a year ago I was very sick with a
severe attack of lung trouble. 1 tried a great
many physicians , and they all told me I had
quick consumption , and I was entirely given
up , so weak I could hardly walk. I travel
ed all through Nebraska and Colorado to
try and get relief , but without effect. Often
times after a severe spell of coughing my
friends would cover me up , expecting every
moment I would breathe my last. I was then
brought back home , and as a last resort ,
"like a drowning man catching at a straw , "
I began using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and the result is , I am strong , healthy and
well , attending to my business. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy I shall recommend as
long as I live , for to that I owe everything. "
Sold by Wiley & Walker and McMillen &
Weeks.
BUSINESS lRECTORY.
THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL ,
GEO. E. JOHNSTON , PROP.
McCOOK , : : NEBRASKA.
This house has been completely renovated
and refurnished throughout , and is first-class
in every respect. Kates reasonable. 4-30
A. J. THOMAS ,
DENTIST.
Administers Gas if desired. S3T"Ofiice over
Kendall's. 5-27
W. M. SANDERSON ,
DECORATIVE - : - ARTIST ,
SCENIC PAINTEK ,
Calsomining , Graining , Paper Hanging , etc.
with neatness and dispatch.
EGBERT DRYSDALE ,
MERCHANT TAILOR ,
MAIN STREET ,
McCOOK NEBRASKA
SPOTTS & STDJSON ,
FASHIONABLE
BARBERS & HAIR CUTTERS.
Opposite Chicago Lumber Yard ,
MAIN STREET , - McCOOK. NEBRASKA.
WILLIAM McINTYRE ,
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER ,
CULBERTSON , NEBRASKA ,
All work warranted. All material furnished
if desired. Work done on short notice.
Ludwick&Trowbridge
McCOOK , NEB.
CITY : - : BAKERY ,
"PROPRIETORS.
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WE KEEP ON HAND
BREAD , PIES & CAKES.
GRAHAM BREAD.
Cakes Made on Order.
ROOM
n connection where you can get coiTee.sdan-
wiches , pies , etc. , at nil hours.
M. A. LIBBEE ,
NSURANCE !
MeCOOK , NEB.
"ire and Lightning , Tornado
and Cyclone , Life and Acci
dent , Endowment and Semi-
Endowment Furnished in the
Best Companies in the United
States. Applications Prompt-
ly Attended to. Correspond-
ence Solicited.
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CALL AND SEE OUR XMAS PRESENTS
FOR OLD AND YOUNG.
McNEELY BLOCK , McCOOK.
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Q. "Wliy is it that everybody gets Ms clotlies made by L.
Beruheimer ?
A. Because lie always keeps a large assortment of the
best imported arid domestic goods 011 liand , and lie never
fails to give entire satisfaction in every particular. These
are the reasons why we advise all who want anything in the
Merchant Tailoring line to call on
Two Doors West of "
"he Merchant Tailor.
CITIZENS BANK BUILDING- . .
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pono I
DEALERS IN ;
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Sash , Doors , Blinds , Lime , Cement ,
; MAIN OFFICE AT ;
McCOOK , MEIBRASKA.
KILPATRICK BROTHERS.
( Successors to E. D. Webster. )
Horses branded on left hip or left shoulder.
P. O. address , Estelle ,
Hajes county , and Bcat-
ncc. Neb. Jtango. Stink-
'ing Water and French
man creeks. Chaie Co. ,
Nebraska.
Brand as cut on side of
some animals , ou hip and
sides of some , or any
whereon the animal.
STOKES & TROTH.
P. 0. address. Carnco ,
Hayes county. Neb.
Kange : JJcd Willow
creek , above Carrico.
Stock branded as above
Als-o run the roliou-ir.jr
l.nmiK. s , J-P. U , X
Horse brand , lazy W.L .
W.&L
JOHN F. BLACK.
Breeder of IMPROVED SHEEP
MERINO
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SOUTIIDOWN
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Personal in
spection and
correspon
dence solicit
ed.
ed.Address
Address him
at Ued Willow-
Nebraska.
EATON BROS. & CO.
P. O. address , JlcCook ,
Nebraska. Kange.south
iof .McCook.
I Cattle branded on left
hip. Also , 10 5 and
, , A
11 brands on left hip.
Horses branded the
same on left shoulder.
SPRING CREEK CATTLE CO.
J. D. WELBOHX , Vice President and Supt.
! ' O. address , Indlano-
j U , Nebraaka.
Range : Hepublican
' 'a Hey , east of Dry
< 'rvrk , : mil near h ii.l of
tyring Clock , in Chase
couuly , Nebraska.