GANSCHQW ,
* & it t H
_ THE OLD , RELIABLE , . , .
BOOT & SHOE MAN ,
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t
Either wants to make a fair profit or tell
the reason why. All business centers around
profit. It is the life of trade , the ambition of all ,
the object of yo'ur work and ours. But profit
nas more sides than mere percentage. Tojus
a good reputation is a distinct profit , and thus
square dealing enters into every transaction.
"We have , however , an assortment of odds
and ends in
BOOTS AND SHOES Etc.
m
which we are enabled to sell
REGARDLESS OF PROFIT.
These are , moreover first class , substantial
goods , we'll worth one-half more than we are
asking for them. We have an unusually
large and attractive line of
Fancy Slippers and Felt-Lined Goods ,
. which would be "the thing" for a present to your husband ,
your brother or someone else's brother. We are making very
attractive figures on these goods , also.
BiAlRiGiAiliNlS
We are prepared to sell you goods as cheaply as any
house in this city. From now until we invoice we
will give you EXTRJ0R [ < DIJf ( RY < BA < RGMMS.
Ladies' Cloaks and Jackets ,
at from one dollar to ten dollars each = -worth fully
DOUBLE THE MONEY !
Ftr Fff
Liu , , Lib , ,
ARRIYINQ DAILY.
BOOTS AND SHOES
LOWER THAN THE LOWEST.
We are the only house that sells the Cele
brated HONEY DEW CANNED GOODS.
GA LOAD G BBLBY , 00L , , POTATOES ,
GARLOAD OF MINNESOTA POTATOES ,
*
The hest 50c. tea ever sold in the city.
A big stock * of
HATS , SAPS , GLOVES , MITTENS ETC ,
Coiue and see us and we will use you well.
WILCOX & FOWLER. .
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GOING BAST CKNTKAL TIME LSAVE8.
No. 6 , local passenger , 4:15 , A. M.
No.3 , through paflscDKor , 0:10. A. M.
No.4localpiissonaer. .5:40. P.M.
No. 1281 way freight 5:30. A. M.
ar-Way freight No. 130 arrives from west at
4:15 , P.M. . mountain time.
GOING WEST MOUNTAIN TIME LEAVES.
No , 3 , local paBBenKur , . . . . .4:40. A. M.
No. 1 , through passenger , .10:40 , A. M.
No. 5. local passenger. 0:30. P. M.
3 Way freight No.127 arrives from the east
817:20,1 * . M. . central time.
fyNo.187 , IJeverly luicoinmoclatlon. leaves
at5:15. A.M. Koturnud. arrives at UI5A.M.
Huns only on Mondays ; Wcdrifciliiys and Fri
days. A. CAMI-UKM , , Supt.
J. HULANISKI , Agent.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
1 Divine service at 11 o'clock , A. M. , and
7:30. P < M. , every Sabbath. Sunday school at
10 o'clock. A. M. . central tmiu. Prayer meet
ing. Wednesday evenings at 7:30.central time.
AH persons are cordially-Invited-to.these ser
vices. P.'S ? MATHKK. Pastor.
A. F. MOORE. JNO. 11. HAUT.
MOORE & HART ,
ATTORNEYS : - AT - : - LAW ,
McCOOK , - - NEBRASKA.
W111 practice in the State and Federal
Courts and before the U. S. Lund OHice. Olllce
over Famous ClothinirCo. Store.
C. H. BOYLE ,
LAND - : - ATTORNEY ,
Six years cxpnrluuce in Gov.
eminent Lund Ctises.
Real Estate , Loans & Insurance.
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Bank of McCook.
J. BYRON JENNINGS ,
ATTORNEY - : - AT - : - LAW.
practice in the State mid United
States com ts and before- the U. S. Lund OHices.
Careful attention given to collections. Ollice
over Hank ot McCook.
HUGH W. COLE , LAWYBR ,
McCOOK. NEBBASKA.
practice in all courts. Commercial
and corporation law a specialty. Money to
loan. Hooins 4 and 5 old First National bld'g.
DR. A. P. WELLES ,
HOMEOPATHIC
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
McCOOK , NEBRASKA.
! 2 ? fit ehil attention given to diseases of
women and children. The latest improved
methods of electricity used in all cases requir
ing such treatment. Ollice over McMillen
drnj , ' store. Residence , North Main street.
B. II. DAVIS , M. D. C. II. JUNKS , 51. I > .
DAVIS & JONES ,
PHYSICIANS & SUKGEONS ,
MCCOOK. NEBRASKA.
S39 OFFicc Ilouits : 9 to 11 , a. m. , 2 to 5 and
7 to ! ) , p. in. Rooms over First National bank.
THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL
GEO. E. JOHNSTON , PIIOP.
Mc.COOK , - NEBRASKA.
827 TIii9 house has been completely reno
vated and refurnished throughout and is flrst-
class in every respect. Rates reasonable.
Isaiah Smith and'MaryM. Smithdefendants ,
vill take notice that on the 8th day of Novem-
) er. 1890. The Farmers Trust Company , plnin-
ilT. tiled its petition in the district court of
: tcd Willow county , state of Nebraska , ajrainst
the said Isaiah Smith and Mury M.'Stnith , the
object and prayer of which is to foreclose a
certain morttrafre given by said defendants to
said plaintitr to secure the payment of one
principal note and ten interest coupon notes ,
ill dated August 1st. ISS'J ; the principal note
'or $850.00 due August. 1894. said ten noies
each for the sum of $29 75. the tlrst nmturinjr
on the first day of February. 1890. and one
lote maturing every six months thereafter ,
until the maturity of the lastof said ten notes
naturing on the first day of August , 1894.
Said mortgage was given upon the west half
of the northeast quarter and the cast half of
the northwest quarter of section twenty-
eight , township two. range twenty-nine , west
> f titu P.M. , Keel Willow county , Nebraska.
Jefnult lias been made in the payment of
S24.30 of the note maturing on the first day of
February. 1890 , and in the payment of the
note maturing on the first day of August ,
890. That by the conditions of said mortgage
said principal note has become due and there
s now due on said notes the sum of § 904.05.
vith interest at seven per cent , on § 850.00
hereof from August 1st. 1890. and on § 430
hereof from February 1st. 1890. at ten per
cent , per annum , and on § 29.75 thereof from
he 1st day of August. 1890 , at ten percent.
L'hat unless said sum and interest is paid said
nortgage will be foreclosed and said premises
sold and the proceeds of said sale applied in
parmenl of said debt.
You are required to answer this petition on
or before the 26th day of January , 1891.
Dated December llth. 1890.
FAKMEUS TRUST COMPANY , Plaintiff.
By W. S. Morlan. its attorney. 304ts.
Publication ot Summons.
To George M. Fulkerson and Alta U. Fulkcr-
son , non-resident defendants :
You will take notice that on the 4th day of
December. 1890. The Dakota Loan & Trust
Company , a corporation , plaintiff , filed its pe-
ition in the District Court of Red Willow
County. Nebraska , the object and prayer of
which is to foreclose a certain mortgage ex
ecuted by the defendants. George M. Fulker
son and Alta U. Fulkerson to the plaintiff
icrein , upon the south half of the northwest
quarter of s'ection four (4) ( ) and the south half
of the northeast quarter of section five (5) ( ) ,
ownship 4. north of range 30 , west Cth P. M. ,
n Ked Willow county , Nebraska , said mort
gage being dated the first day of July , 188'J.
and upon which there is now due the sum of
§ 442.1)0 ) and interest from the 4th day of De
cember. 1890. Plaintiff prays for a decree that
defendants be required to pay the same or for
a decree of foreclosure and sale of premises.
That the defendants be foreclosed and barred
from all title in or other interests in said
premises , for deficiency judgments and equit
able relief.
You are required to answer said petition on
or before Monday , the 12th day of Jan. , 1891.
Dated December 5th , 1890.
THE DAKOTA LOAN & TRUST Co.
By its attorney. J. E Kelley. 284ts.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK. NEB. , ( .
November 14th. 1890. f
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settler has filed notice of bis intention
to make final five year proof in support of bis
claim , and that said proof will be made before
Register and Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on
Saturday. January 3d , 1891. viz :
JAMES ARNOLD ,
H. E. No. 5153 for the N. W. Ji of section 11. in
town. 5. north of range 29. west of 6th P. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
bis continuous residence upon , and cultivation
of , said land , viz : Samuel Godard. Santford T.
Godard. Squire W. Godard. of Indianola. Neb. ,
and Robert Duncan of Box Elder. Neb.
? 26 8. P. HART. Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I
December 6th , 1890. I
Notice is hereby given that the followine-
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final five year proof in support of her
claim , and that said proof will be made before
Register or .Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Sat
urday. January 17th , 1891. viz :
LUCINDA PIPER ,
widow of Joseph B. Piper , deceased , H. E. 983.
for the North-East H of Section 3. Township
4 , North of Range 29. West of 6th P. M. She
names the following witness to prove her con
tinuous residence upon , and cultivation of.
said land , viz : John F. Miller , Mathew Stew
art. Stephen Bolles. of Box Elder. William
Woygint of McCook , Neb. S. P. HAKT
' 29. Register.
WHOM OTHERS ENVY.
Through years of patient toil and sacrifice
He climbed fame's ladder round by round ,
, Nor rested till his band had grasped the prize
For which ho toiled. Self made , self crowned
He'stood among : his lofty dreams and weighed
Their worth , together with the price he paid.
A millionaire I He bartered love for this.
Love binds the wings of him who would arise.
He rose unfettered. Now with famished eyes
He gazes on another's Paradise ,
While memory taunts him with a shy , sweet kiss
A frightened , fluttering thing , the first , the last.
No childish voices echo through his past ;
He wears his laurels , but he paid their price.
Hose Hartwick Thorpe in Lippincott's.
MIEIAM GUNTER ,
As I was hurrying homeward from nr
office one evening in October I was de
tained on a fashionable thoroughfare by
many carriages. A society wedding re
ception waa taking place.
I watched a few ladies pass out of
their carriages to the awning , and thence
into the residence. It was rather inter
esting to a novice the begloved men
were so thoroughly conversant with tht
minutiae of attending to the wants ol
the fair ladies. From my position ]
could look into the vast drawing rooms.
There stood the ' ' ' '
'happy couple , a
handsome pair. He tall and dark , bill
with eyes and mouth that spoke of a wil
it would be dangerous to cross. She was
also tall , with a winsome face of unusual
brightness.
It was a face that changed with everj
breath. The blue eyes would grow black
with excitement. The merry looking
little month disclosed most of the time a
set of beautiful white teeth. A wealth
of brown hair ruffled and curled all over
the well shaped head.
Yes , she was a very bonny bride , and
I did not wonder the young man looked
at her with such an endearing gaze. No
one would dare monopolize her attention
with him around.
I finally moved on , considering I had
sentimentalized long enough.
Six months later my circumstances
were materially altered. I was in a po
sition to enter society if I so wished , and
at the urgent request cf my uncle I did
so. It being known that I was heir to
considerable wealth , I Had no trouble in
securing plenty of partners.
One evening at a large ball given by
Mrs. Fred DeTancy , I was introduced to
Mrs. Clarence Gtinter , in whom I imme
diately recognized the bride of a few
months before.
The face was the same , yet changed.
The eyes seemed larger than ever. This
was probably owing to some dark lines
under them.
When the flush of excitement would
go the face looked rather pale. It was
an interesting face , and looked as though
it held a story.
Her husband stood near her , jealously
guarding her. At least it looked that
way. I asked her for a dance , but she
glanced nervously at her card and said :
"lou must excuse me this evening ,
Dr. Warren , but the little I dance will
be with Mr. Gunter. ' '
"At least I sit few " I
may out a , mur
mured.
"Oh , certainly , " with a bright smile.
Well , that was the beginning of the
end. I forgot that she was married , for
got everything except that I was sitting
by the side of the sweetest woman I had
ever met. Her husband had left us with
a scowl.
I wondered if she was in the habit of
using those blue eyes to such deadly
effect ou all the gentlemen , she met. If
so , how many slain there must have
been.
That evening I never forgot. Many
more happy ones were passed by her
side , but they never seemed the same.
All that season I met Mrs. Gunter. I
called frequently at her house , became
friends with her husband , whom I soon
got to like exceedingly. He was very
fond of his wife , although he had a pe
culiar way of showing it.
She was never sure of hsr position. At
a dinner party he would sharply repri
mand her until at times I felt like chok
ing him.
She never showed by a sign that she
noticed it. A laugh would turn the con
versation , but I knew it cut like a knife.
I met her once alone , after such a time
in the hall. She did not see me at first.
Her face was ashy white , and her blue
eyes were dilated and looked like coals
of fire. No one would ever have dream
ed of calling them blue ; her hands were
clasped convulsively , and in a hoarse
whisner I heard :
"I hate him ! I hate him ! Oh , God !
take him or me ! ' '
I stepped quickly forward , and in my
excitement unwittingly used her first
name.
' 'Don't , Miriam , don't ! You know not
what you are saying. "
"I wish I didn't , " she sullenly replied ,
and pushing by me hurried into the
drawing room , and there I found her
brightly discussing the merits of some of
Whistler's etchings.
I sat by her side and endeavored to
converse rationally , but my heart's cry
would not be stifled.
"Oh , Miriam , Miriam , why did I not
meet you first ! "
She caught the passionate look in my
eyes , and involuntarily shuddered. I
collected myself and arose , saying I
would take a turn in the gardens.
As I did so there was a report and a
bright flash , and there lay Miriam , white
as death.
I rushed to her , and although nearly
wild with excitement managed to use
my medical knowledge to advantage ,
and she soon opened her eyes.
By this time the gentlemen who had
remained in the dining room rushed into
the room , and upon seeing Mrs. Gunter
lying senseless the wildest excitement
reigned.
Her husband could not be calmed , and
insisted that he should shoot himself if
anything happened to Miriam.
We calmed him finally by frequent
assurances that she would recover. I
had her carried to her room , and asked
Mr. Gunter what medical attendance I
should summon.
"Why , Warren , IT ! trust her to yon ,
of course. If any one can pull her
through you can. "
My heart throbbed at the thought o
holding her life in my hands , but I was
determined to prove worthy in though
and deed of the responsibility.
In the mean time the police had been
summoned and the place ransacked , bu
no trace of the would-be murderer. I
had had no time to speculate on that
being fully occupied in writing prescrip
tions to be filled and ascertaining the
exact amount of danger Miriam was in
I found that the ball had entered her
left side , just escaping the heart. When
my instruments arrived I probed for the
ball and soon extracted it , leaving her
free from danger.
For several weeks I tended her , an <
she gradually gained strength until at
last she could sit on the piazza for an
hour each bright day. During all 'the
weeks the detectives had been at work
but no clew could be found. No reason
able theory could be formed.
I questioned her if she "knew of any
one who would have any motive for such
a deed. She only shuddered , and it
seemed to retard her recovery every
time it was spoken.
So finally it became accepted as a mys
tery.
I had called one afternoon and fount
her sitting in her boudoir. She held oui
her hand and said :
"I am glad you have come , doctor. 1
want to talk to you. "
' I am always glad to be talked to , " 1
inanely remarked , wondering what was
coming.
"You overheard some words one night
that require an explanation , " she began ,
and her face was bright scarlet. "They
were wicked words , I am afraid , but 1
have thought them many times.
"I met Mr. Gunter when I was 17 , and
the fascination he had for me I mistook
for love , so that when ho asked me if I
would marry him I said 'Yes. ' In a few
months I saw my mistake , but knew not
how to communicate the faut. I threw
out a few hints , and he immediately be
came of ashy whiteness , and said if he
should lose me he never would live an
hour , and rather than see me another
man's wife he would shoot me.
"I was very young and believed him.
In fact , I believe still he spoke the truth.
I had no courage to face these facts , so
gave myself up to the inevitable. I soon
learned , even before marriage , that he
liad a violent temper. No one ever
crassed him.
"I have been humiliated time and
time again by that cursed temper. God
knows , I am naturally of a happy nat
ure , airt tried to make the best of it.
"I thought marriage would soften
him , but no , it hardened him , and I had
no love to help me bear it. I knew he
loved me with a wild , selfish love , but it
was not the kind to make me happy.
You will wonder why I tell you all of
this ; no , don't interrupt I cannot help
knowing your feeling toward me. and I
think it best that wo should part.
"One thing more , ' ' as I tried to inter
rupt , i nave my suspicions aoouu mat
horrible night. Don't , for God's sake ,
isk me an } * questions. Now will you be
merciful and go'-1"
I was shivering.
The mere thought of going away , never ,
perhaps , to see her again , was almost
beyond my power. But I saw to cross
ler would be detrimental to her health.
So I said , "Yes , I will go. "
"Thank you , BentlejV she-said , using
ny Christian name for the first time.
'You see you could not stiy here after
mowing mv storv. It would not be
right. "
"I shall try to see you again. Good-
' } " good-by , Miriam , God bless you ,
child ! ' ' and rushed trom the room.
A week later I sailed for France. For
months I traveled through Europe ,
hen I went into the Holy Land and
: hence through to Japan. For nearly
; wo years I thus wandered about.
One day while at Cairo I received my
European mail , which had chased me
'or some time. I noticed a letter with
i strange handwriting and immediately
opened it. It ran thus :
DEAJIV.r.ucx When you receive this I .shall
> e among the ' 'jjone before. " ' I am tire : ! of life.
Jut first I must casa my conscience , as all sinners
on their dying U-d are wont to do. When you
\ere first introduced to us I noticed that you lost
our heart to Miriam , and I was wildly jealous ,
ut I finally got to liking and al.-o trusting you.
The night of the dinner party ; worked myself
nto a pa&sion after you left the tibli * . and leav-
ng the room on the pretense of speaking to my
nan I crept around to the drawing room window
nd saw you two close together.
A passionate glance passed from your eyes , and
imagined that the returned it. The demon was
roused in me , nd I lifted my revolver and fired
t you.
My hand was unsteady , and it passed you as
ou know. 1 hurried in , and iny horror was ter-
ible when I saw 3Iiriain. I ga\e her into you-
barge , because I knew if any one could bring
ler through you could.
7he remorse has been gradually wearing me
way. You will hear I died . f heart disease.
Don's contradict it , and let Miriam thin ! : the same.
Take care of her , and forgive me if you can. I
iked you , Warren , and I leave Miriam to your
are. CLARENCE B. GCXTER.
Oct. B , "The Vetner. "
I could not believe the letter at first ,
t seemed as if it must be : i fabrication
f my brain ; but no , there was the let-
er to prove the truth of it. Gunter
lad tried to kill me , and now had com
mitted suicide.
It was nearly a year later that I ar
rived home. I called on Mrs. Gunter at
nee , and she looked very pale and sweet
n her mourning garments.
Before I left she had promised to leave
hem off for r. wedding gown a year
rom that day. I never told her the
xuth about her husband's death. She
lad no suspicion about that , though.
I always thought she knew who fired
he shot that nearly deprived her of life.
However , tha1 is a subject we never
iscuss in our happy married life. T. C.
W. in Burlington Globe.
Eastern Trees in California.
California is nearly destitute of the
Tees and shrubs which furnish the bril-
iant autumnal tints of eastern hills and
vales. A few venturesome spirits , how-
ver , have .introduced from the east the
nmash , dogwood , swamp maple , sassa-
ras , re l and white oak , etc. They are
11 growing satisfactorily in various portions
tions of the state. In autumn they are
gorgeous in color , making strangely beau-
iful contrasts with evergreens , palms ,
arucarins , pepper trees , acacias , etc.
icarfo Herald.
PRYSDALE
THE
TAILOR ,
From New York City , lias the most com
plete stock of Fall and Winter Goods , for
men's wenr , between Lincoln and Denver.
His Hton ; is just replete with tliu latest nov 4
elties from New York and Chicago , and as \
ho buys strictly for cash he can afford to give
you first class Clothing at very reasonable
prices. He has guaranteed every garment
he has made up in McCook for nearly six
years and has never had a misfit in that time.
Call and see him. One door north of the
Commercial House.
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE
TO-
LANDS AND TOWH LOTS IN RED
WILLOW COUNTY.
PUHNISIIKD ON APPLICATION BV
J. B. MATHER ,
BONDED - : - ABSTRACTER
( SUCCKSSOIt TO C. I ) . CIlA.MKIt. )
. - Oflicc in Court House with County
Clerk. Down town office ; with A. tJ.
Hand , Indianolii , Nebraska.
1" " ? "I" ! 4 * $ 1
Fall - Groods.
LEADING TAILOR.
2"Aimomices the arrival of his fall
stock , conumsinj : the latest and most fash
ionable goods of th season. His prices arc
lower than any tailor's in Mct'ook. Don't
[ ul to see his line.
LOOLAH !
MY SON'S A DAUGHTER.
Having recently leturned fioiu business
visits to Denver anil Lincoln , at the request
if my many pations I liavo decided to ru-
nnin in oMc'Jook until
MARCH 1st , 1891 ,
When 1 "hall o to Lincoln to accept njiosi
lion in a leading carpet | IOUM > . In the nie.an-
ime I am better prepared than ever before
o do
HouseCleaningft Carpet Laying.
Leave orders at'l'iiK TitntuxK Oflice.
FUANK JIUUEi : .
M0000K STEAM LAUNDRY ,
CHAELIE YOUNG , Prop ,
'orner Dennison and Macfarland Sis.
I guarantee to do as good
work as any steam laundry in
the state of Nebraska. Give
me a trial. You need not send
worle out of the city. I can do
t satisfactorily.
4
CHARLIE YOUNG.
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PALATABLE AS BfiSLSC
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planation or solicitation induce you. to
accept a substitute.
Sold Z y cill JDmggists.
SCOTT & BOVVKE.Chsmists , ? LY.
The one thing you'll always find in every cow
boy's outfit when he goes on the jprine round-op
iia"Fish Brand" Pommel Slicker. They make
the only perfect saddle coat , and come either blacker
or yellow. They protect the whole front ! the
rider's body , being made to fit round the outside of
the saddle entire. When used as a walking coat ,
( he extension pieces neatly overlap each other ,
taking a regular orercoat with a doubla storm-
proof front. When ridinj , the saddle is dry as a
bone , from pommel to cantle , and the rider u en
tirely protected in every j rt oi his body. These
"Slickers , " being of extra width , make fine
blankets for camp. Beware of worthless imitation.
every garment stamped with " Fish Brand " Trade
Mark. Don't accept any inferior coat when TO *
can have the ' Fish Brand Slicker" delivered with-
oot extra cost. Particulars and illustrated catalogue
free.
A. J. TOWER , Boston , Mass.
Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria1.