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The - First - National - Bank. -
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS : AUTHORIZED CAPITAL ;
$ .60,000. $100,000.
GEOBHE JIOCKXELL , President. B. M. TREES , Yice President. W. P. LiWSON , Casliler.
A. CAMPBELL , DIrecter. S. L. GREEN , Director.
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INCORPORATED UNDER STATE LAWS.
Paid Up Capita ! , $50,000.
DOES A
J Genera ! Banking Business.
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ssjjSj Collections made on all Jicceoslhlo points. Drafts drawn directly
$ $ m on principal cities of Europe. Taxes paid for non-
? & n | residents. Money to loan on farming lands ,
iQffy ctty and persosal property.
1TICETS FOR SMI TO 11 FROM IUROFE ,
OFFICERS :
V. FRANKLIN , President , JOHN R. CLARK , Vice Pres.
A. C. EBERT , Casnler. THOS. I. GLA33COTT , Ass. Cash.
CORRESPONDENTS :
The First National Bank , Lincoln , Nebraska.
The Chemical National Bank , New York City.
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General Banking Business.
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Interest paid on deposits by special agree : '
ment.
Money loaned on personal property , good sig
natures or satisfactory collateral.
Drafts drawn on the principal cities of tht
United States and Europe.
OFFICERS :
C. E. SHATV , Pres.- JAY OLSEY , Vice Pre\
CHAS. A. VAN PELT , Cash. P. A. WELLS , Asst. Cash.
PETER PENNER
wishes to announce that his stock of
is complete , and also directs attention to his line of
.WHITE RUBBER TRIMMED HARNESS ,
ss finest ever brought to "Western Nebraska.
"West Dennison St. McCOOK , NEBRASKA.
SOOOO.OO !
TO LOAN ON
Improved Farms in Red Willow Goi
AT 8 PEB CENT.
SLo 01 cfCa/H < X
McCook Loan and Trust Co ,
IN FIRST NATIONAL BANK.-
rent l tvsr
GB A Y & EIKENBERR Y , Props.
The Best Equipment in the Republican Valley ,
ft Ens tr CD.
: DEAIERS INI
LUMBER
gash , Doors , Blinds , Lime , Cement ,
HARD AND SOFT COAL.
G. H. BOYLE ,
LAND - ATTOENEY ,
BIi years' experience In Government
Land Cases.
Seal Estate , Leans anil Insurance ,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
{ "Office upstairs In the Bcott building ,
couth of Commercial Hotel , McCook , Neb.
PnMMflBPTAT . IfflW
bUIliMulAli nulMj ,
GEO. E. JOHNSON , Prop.
IWcCOOK , - NEBRASKA.
This house has been completely renovatad
md refurnished throughout ; , and is first-clasi
in every respect. Rates reasonabel.
A. J. KITTENHOUSB , W. R. START : ,
McCook. Indianola.
BITTENIIOUSE & STARK ,
ATTOKiSrEYS-AT-LAW
OFFICES AT
IttcCOOK aud INDBAXOL.A.
J. BYRON JENNINGS ,
ATTORNEY - AT - LAW
"tt'ill practice in the state and United State *
courts , and before the U. S. Land office
.Careful attention clven to collections
Oir.cc over the Nebraska Loan and Banking
Co. , McCook.
THOS. GOLFER ,
ATTORNEY - AT - LAW
AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
Keal Estate Bought and Sold and Collec
tions made. Money Loaned on real estate
nnd linal prrof. .AEjrnt Lincoln Land Co.
Office In . Phillips-Meeker block.
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HUGH W. COLE ,
LAWYER.
: IttcCOOK , - NEBRASKA.
"Will practice In all courts. Commercial
and Corporation lair a specialty.
MOHfET TO LOAN.
Booms 4 and 5 First National Bank Bull ding.
Dr. A. P. WELLES ,
HOMEOPATHIC
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON ,
UIcCOOK , - NEBRASKA.
Special attention given to diseases of Women
and Children. The latest improved methods ot
Electricity nsedl in all cases requiring such treat
ment. Ofllcp. ovrr McMillen's Drug Store. Res
idence , North Mln Street.
B. B. DAVIS , M. D. C. II. JOXES , 1L D.
DAVIS & JONES ,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS ,
McCOOK , " - X'EVRASKA.
OFFICE 1IOUHS : 9 to 11 a. in. ; 2to5 p. m.
7 to 9 p-si. Rooms : Over First National bank.
SAI.YX : .
The BEST SALVE In the world for cuts , brnl ,
lores , ulcers , salt rheum , ferer cores , tetter ,
happed bands , chilblains , corns , And all ikln
sruptlons , an * positively cnres pllei , 05 no pay
required. It Is guaranteed to give perfect eatl >
faction or uonejr refunded. Price 86 ceati p i
bo * . For al bjr X ilollillen.
KEEP SINGING AS YOU GO.
i. little girl out with her maid
Was walking on the Ptn > ot ,
And OB I passed I heard her sing
* In silvery tones and Biveet.
Cold winter reipncii , and yet her song
Hang out amid the snow ;
I turned and miid , "Tlmt'H right , my dear ;
Keep singing as you go. "
We parted then , ench to our waya
But lingers with me yet
The thought her Hong suggested thcii.
Nor soon shall I forget
mid the coldont of liliu's cheers.
'Yen , p'en amid its woe ,
One rule will sweeten ail 'tis this :
Keen singing as you go.
'Twill sweeten not alone your heart >
But Korno other * lilt
From depths which swrn too great for them ,
Though they know not tlio gift.
Ah ! would you 111 ! u blessed place
And good on men bestow , .
Then cheer the coldest walks of lifo
By singing as you go.
Brooklyn Engle.
A PAIR OF CHESTNUTS ,
i was the most reckless , hard rid
ing , good for-nothing young scamp
of a subaltern who ever carried her
majest3''s.commission. The one re
deeming point about mo was the
fact that I loved Lena Yereker , and
in spite of my fa nits she loved me in
return. That was the best time in
my life , and the downward grade
commenced with the ad vent of a new
fellow in the regiment , Snxby Brace-
well by name. Under his auspices
the card table flourished exceedingly :
Like some lew other men , he possess
ed an extraordinary faculty for
games of skill. Until he came I had
always been put forward by my
brother officers ns their show man
ior riding , athletics , billiards , fenc
ing , shooting , or tennis , but before
this new light I went down as a lar-
thinjr dip before a gas jet. And yet
I would never consider myself beaten
but challenge him again and again ,
and , needless to say , there was al
ways ' 'something on , just to give it
an interest. " So thing.s went on.
Play became heavier. The colonel
looked glum , my seniors spoke warn-
ingly. Mr. Yereker did not seem so
frankly glad to see me when we met
and was more chary of his invita
tions , and Lonalookedpale and anx
ious. *
Then came the day when I woke to
find myself a ruined man , obliged to
send in my papers , and , hardest of
all , compelled to say a long good-by
to Lena , who , dear little soul , prom
ised to keep true until I should come
back from Australia a rich man ( lor
that was the goal on which I placed
my hopes ) . Yes , I thought then that
fate could not have a blacker turn to
serve mo , but I knew otherwise when ,
on a , lonely Australian station , I
read in a scrap o : an English news
paper I had somehow picked up of
the grand marriage festivities between -
tween Lena , daughter ot Edward
Yereker , Esq. , of Colne Abbey , and
I could hardly believemyeyes Capt.
Saxby Bracewell , of the Black Dra
goons , and only son of Sir John
Brace well.
I did not know till then how the
secret consciousness of Lena at home
waiting ior me had buoyed up my
spirit , but with that last blow all en
ergy or wish to retrieve my fallen
fortunes seemed to leave me.
But now , oddly enough , that I
lad no v-ish lor money things took
a turn. My flocks and herds throve
apace , gold quartz was found-on my
station in sufficient quantity , and
near a stream , to justify the forma
tion of a gold mining company nam
ed "Golconda Junior , " and in a
marvelonsly short space of time I
fo'ind myself in possession of an in
come which if any one had formerly
: old mo would one day be mine I
should have laughed him to scorn
Then I found myself back again in
London the same old London and
yet there was a difference. I saw no
aces that I knew , or who seemed to
mow me. The young ones seemed
: o me so young , andlihe elders but
jhere , unconsciously as it were , I
turn my steps toward Tattersall's.
As I near the well remembered en
trance a man jumping ou b of a , han-
eom knocks up against me.
"I'm sure I beg your par "Why ,
jless my heart ! can ifc be ? Yes , it
surely is yourself ! Jim , old fellow ,
welcome back a thousand times !
Who would have thought of meeting
vou ? and you are just the very man
I wanted. "
And Phil Blake , late captain in
the Black Dragoons , a-nd one of the
cheeriest and kindest hearted of men ,
grasped my hand and shook it with
all the enthusiasm of his nature.
'And how's yourself ? and what are
ye doing ? and where are going ? "
were the questions rapidly poured
brth , as taking my arm he led me
on to the doorway. "Come in here
and give me the benefit of your judg
ment. I know nobodj- whom I'd
trust before you in the matter of
lorsfi buying. There's a pair of
lorses to be sold here to-day , and
; he price asked is so ridiculously low
; hat , considering their make and
shape , I fancy there must be some-
; hing queer ; buc for the life of me I
can't discover anything. They'll
make a grand pair of leaders. By
the way , do you know I've set up
coaching as a business ; up one day
down the next ? My line is between
Barrackville and London. It pays
expenses and leaves a little over ,
[ lather a pretty bit of country , too ,
but of course vou'll know it all well. "
"Yes , " I said shortly. "St. Run-
wald's , my old uncle's place , is on
the road , " and I could not repress a
sigh as I thought of the old place
which had I CPU mine for a couple of
months and then had to go to the
aammer with everything els * .
"Ah , to be sure. Sorry I spoke , my
dear follow , " stammered my compan
ion , who had the kindest heart in the
world , and would not have hurt a fly
if he knew it.
I was about to ask if he knew who
owned St. Runwald's now' , in order
to relieve him and show my sang
froid , but Phil , catching sight at
that moment of a well known de
pendent of the place , we were soon
deep in the mysteries of finding out
all the evils that horseflesh is heir to.
However , our combined forces
could discover nothing seriously
amiss , and Phil Blake added to his
stud a pair of exceptionally good
and cheap horses. "We celebrated our
revived friendship by a little dinner
at the club , and after an evening at
the play we parted , I promising to
make the journey down to Barrack
ville with Phil some day soon.
Imagine then my surprise when a
few days later I received a note by a
mounted messenger ( it was Sunday ,
and consequently no postal service )
from Phil Blake , and the contents
still more surprised me.
THE SILVER FLAGON" , VICTORIA PLACE.
Saturday Night.
DEAH LAUIHSTOX As ill luck will hnvo it ,
liere I nm overtaken by n bad attack of in-
flaeiua , and nimlortiinoa never rominjj
singly , my hend man , who usually takes the
ribbons when I am otherwise engaged , hat *
got an n ly kick on the knee which quite in-
cnpwfitntes him. It is all awfully annoying ,
especially as every neat on the conch it
booked for Monday , nnd otirfriends. the new
chestnuts , are to take their places in the
team , nnd the last stajje into Barraekvillo.
Now , my dear fellow , I confidently appeal to
yon for help. Will you take the couch down
to JSarraekvillo on Monday ? nnd il possible ,
I will } ro down on n lule train and meet you
therein order to do the return journey on
Tuesday. I know of old yonr nkill with" the
ribbons , and would ratherpntyon in charRO
than nny other man on puuh short notice.
Kibble , the guard , will show you the line of
"march. "
Then followed directions as to
time , stoppages , changes , etc.
"Well , the end of it of course was
that Monday morning about 10:30
found me turning under the archway
of the Silver Flagon. On inquir'I
learned that Phil Blake was decided
ly better , and hoped to be able to
get down to Barrackville by the
evening express. As I smoked the
very excellent cigar offered me by
mine host of the- Silver Flagon I was
conscious ot a really pleasurable
feeling of excitement such as I had
often told myself I should never feel
again.
The yard presented quite a lively
scene passengers of all sorts and
conditions hurrying into . their va
rious coaches , for the Silver Flagon is
a favorite coaching rendezvous. The
Barrackville coach "Tho lightning"
by name was being rapidly got
ready. It was one of Holland's best
make , and the shining dark green
panels and brass mountings were re
ceiving the last polishing at the
hands of the men. The travelers be
gan to gather. Rugs , coats and um
brellas were stowed away , spare
traces and straps , etc. . looked to.
Then the horses are led out as like
ly looking a team as any man could
wish to drive.
"Take your places , ladies and gen
tlemen , please0 ! shouted the guard
in stentorian tones.
I threw away the end of my cigar ,
buttoned my gloves , rammed my
hat firmlv on , said a word to the
head hostler as to the bitting of the
leaders , glanced comprehensively
over the quartet , then gathered up
the reins and swung myself onto the
box.
box.The
The guard performed a fine fanta
sia on the horn.
"Give 'em their heads , "William.
Let 'em go ! " and with a fine dash
and clatter we were off ; up "Waterloo
place , Eegent street , by Regent's
park , and so out to the country be
yond.
Until then I had given no atten
tion to the lady who occupied the
box seat. I could sea that she wan
dressed very neatly and quietly ; no
eathers or flowers or ribbons to
blow about and appear dishevelled
and untidy. From the top of her
aunty little hat to her well fitting
arown gloves all looked thoroughly
Rt and workmanlike.
I immagined she must lx > well-to-
do , for a very neat A'ictoria had
jrought her to the Silvr Flagon ,
ler maid had an inside seat and I
leard the man servant say he would
3e down in Barrackvilte in time to
meet the coach on its aivival there.
Since the day Lena Yereker threw me
over I had quite eschewed ladies'
society , and I felt glad enough that
my horses gave me quite as much as I
cnew to hold them. Th.-ir exuber
ance of spirits , the outcome of the
Sunday rest was delight/ul / when one
md got them properly together , and
[ felt that if we were horsed for the
country stages in the same style I
should not regret having taken up
.he . role of stage coachman. I began
: o form plans for a partnership with
Phil Bl'ake and extending our opera
tions further afield when my heart
seemed to stand still , for a voice
whose well remembered tones 1 could
mve sworn to an3where said :
"I am so glad , coachman , we have
such a lovely day for our drive ! "
It was a simple sentence enough ,
jut the blood rushed up to my head ,
and I don't know what I should
lave done if my attention had not
jeen diverted by the near leader shy
ing violently at a gypsy van by the
roadside , necessitating some slight
punishment. What in the world
shou'd I do ? for of nil embarrassing j
positions Here war * L lor the next
few hours bound to sit beside the
woman I had once hoptnl to marry ,
and who was the wilr of the i.an by j
whom I Avas mined , i could not sit
speechless for six hours ; I must say
something occasionally. Evidently
she did not -recognize me , as how ,
indeed. , should shs alter nearly ten
years' interval , and sa we had come
together under such different circum
stances ? Growing more accustomed
to the position , when next she- spoke
I waa so far master of tlio situation , -f
that I began to take an interest in
talking to her , and I noticed with
pleasure how little changed she was.
For the last- stage my friends the
new chestnuts were put on as lead
ers. Our route now lay close past
dear old St. Runwnld's and sadness
that I could not shake off made me
silent and indisposed for talking.-
"What memories did the sight of the
well remembered scenes recall ! There
was the exact spot under the seared
elm where I took my first fence on my
little unmaned pony , and there was
the bend in the avenue where I last
saw my dear old uncle standing as
he waved his hand to mo in farewell.
I wonder whether the man who owns
it now has made the old rose garden
giro place to a more modern style ?
I wondbr
But. here I am recalled to what is
going on around mo by the conver
sation of some young fellows who
have the seats behind me.
"Jollv old place , St. Runwald's. , J ]
"Who owns it now ? D'yo know ? "
"Not quite sure. Used to belong
to old Sir Peter Lauriston , and he
left it to his nephew , a young fool in
the black dragoons , who went the
pace and lost everything at cards. "
' I remember , " said another ; "tho
affair made-rather a noise , diditnot ?
for the winner took not his house
and lands , bub also succeeded to the v
affections of his intended wife. " y
A roar of laughter followed these
words. I dared not glance at the
figure beside me , but I heard an in
tense whisper of "Oh ! it is not true ,
it is not true ! "
"Who was the lucky man ? " asked
the first speaker.
"Sir Baxby Brncewell , " said the
elder speaker , "but he paid the debt
of nature a couple or three years
ago. It was said thatyoung Lauris-
ton's losses would not have been so
heaVy if Bracewell had played more
on the square. "
The shuddering sigh from my
neighbor was more than I could
stand.
'I beg your pardon , geiitlemen , "
I said , turning round. "I happen
to know all the circumstances of the
case you are discussing. Young
Lauriston was an utterly conceited ,
vain young fool , who pitted himself
against a man of twice his science ,
hard-headed ness and brains. He
continued playing , notwithstanding
the advice of those who knew , and
the end was obvious. There was no
slwrp practice in the matter ; and
moreover , de mortuis nil. "
As I turned from speaking to them
I encountered such u look of grati
tude and astonished recognition
from the dearest gray eyes in the
world as almost upset my equanim
ity.We
We were just rounding a , rather
sharp bend by the park wall ; the air
was filled with the sound of sheep ;
there was a great cloud of dust ; the
two new leaders , who had been
hitherto perfectly irreproachable in
their manners , stopped dead , de
moralizing the wheelers , and despite
all blandishments and coercion com
menced a wild stampede among the
unfortunate sheep.
Lady Bracewell stood up. with the
intention , I believe , of springing
from her seat.
"Lena , my darling , , for your life ,
sit still ! " 1 shouted , above all the
hubbub of yelling shepherds , ter
rified sheep > barking dogs and plung
ing horses. 'Tndo this buckle , and
you'll probably save our lives , " aud
I tossed the ends of the leaders' reins
into- her lap , forl saw that the traces
were broken , and I knt w that if the
chestnuts got away while the reins
were buckled the bridles of the
wheels would be torn off and a
frightful catastrophe would follow.
Fortunately I kept sufficient con
trol over the maddened creatures un
til I saw the reins divided ; then I let
them slide through the rings. The
chestnuts turned sharp to the leftand
bolted over the hedge , and I knew
that we were safe. The wheelers ,
.poor things , were soon subdued , and
then I dispatched theguard and some
ot the many bystanders , who had of
course appeared from no one knows
where , to recapture the recalcitrant
chestnuts.
It was evident now why Phil had
got them so cheap a wild dislike to
sheep was evidently their fault.
However , by the time they were
brought back into the way they
should go the flock had passed on ,
after many and terrible threats of fu-
tureconsequences from theshepherds ,
and fresh traces being forth-coming
we proceeded on our way , but not be
fore the thanks of the passengers had
been showered upon me for the skill
ful way in which I averted what might
have been an ugly accident.
"Indeed , gentlemen , " Isaid , "most
ofyour thanks are due to Lady
Bracewell , who so deftlv unfastened
the buckle. "
"Oh , Mr.Lauriston ! " protested La
dy Bracewell. with a smile and blush
that forcibly recalled the Lena Yere
ker of old days.
The faces of the men behind were
studies when they realized how they
had committed themselves. But for
that we carp little , as , the ice once
broken , we began explanations and
confidences that made that drive
the most memorable of my life
save , indeed , when a few weeks later
we , my newly wedded wife and I ,
drove from St. George's , Hanover
square , in the brougham and a pair
of hor-e.s liiven to us by Phil Blake ,
and the Imrsps were our friends the
che-smut who so wildly performec *
the ceremony of introduction.
As we keep them for town work ,
and flocks orslieep are not frequenters
of London streets , they are a valua
ble addition to our stud. London
"Worm.