Primary -X'jcatlon.
PART I.
Goldsmith says: “He who does a new
thing, does a had thing, and he who says
a new thing, says a false thing.” Such
being the fate of the new, it will not be
expected that I shall attempt the false, so
that if any merit may be herein, it will
be in the fact that it is all old. We sel
dom say in a straightforward way what
a thing is, without saying it is something
else. It was an ingenious idea to call a
camel the “ship of the desert,” but it
would hardly lead us far in "the training
of that useful animal. We hear the brain
called an intellectual stomach, the mind
a mirror, and so on indefinately. There
fore I find myself in good company, and
am inclined to follow the example of my
betters and use metaphor likewise. I
shall therefore claim that the mind is
like a plant. I have often thought, while
watching and tending plants, of which I
am very fond, what a great amount of
care was necessary to bring them to per
fection. How the soil must contain just
such a proportion of sand, fertilizer and
common soil, each according to its own
particular needs; how the heat and moist
ure must be in just such proportions,
some requiring great heat and moisture
and others less, and as I reflected how
their forms, sizes and colors had been
improved by knowledge of their special
wants, beyond what nature had done for
them herself, I was naturally led into
thoughts about the plants of the human
species, and the improvements possible
by careful and judicious training. There
is a striking analogy between them, their
life and their growth. If in pruning a
tree you take off the finest branch, into
which the greater proportion of sap was
pouring, the place will heal over with a
rough knot, and the tree may live on,
although what might have been a beau
tiful, shapely, liberal shade, now becomes
only an unsightly trunk. Many a fault,
an unlovely oddity, a startling eccentric
ity has come from bad pruning in the
child. A sensitive, timid child, with
high strung nerves commits a fault for
which he is ridiculed; his sensitive na
ture is wounded, he chafes inwardly at
the injustice, the wound heals, but leaves
a blot on the character which shows
itself iu some unlovely characteristic
later on. Thus many an erring life, which
we so severely blame, may be only the
result of our own blunders. Many a beau
tiful plant fades and dies in too warm an
atmosphere, others are choked with
weeds, and others have a worm at the
root. Also many a lovely mind fades
and languishes in the overheated atmos
phere of city life and temptations. The
mind wants vigor and hardiness to walk
untainted through. Have you not no
ticed that boys raised in the country are
often the ones whose names are greatest
in this country? Weeds are the worst
enemies of plant life, and I fear of mind
life, also; for they will grow with neglect,
but plants must have care. The little
foxes of olden-time stories, eat into child
nature like the worm at the root of a
tree, and they live, truly, but what sickly,
one-sided things they are. A few fail
ures in plant culture teach us how to
bring our favorites to pertection, but can
we say as much of mind culture? Centu
ries have brought with them new knowl
edge, new appliances, greater facilities
in every way, but the result is hardly
gratifying when we perceive, in the very
midst of all this, so great a number of
uneducated, undisciplined people.
Perhaps Goldsmith is right and the
new is bad. By education we do not
mean book knowledge alone, but all that
goes to make up a perfect character, a
true mind. In former days education at
school meant book knowledge only, the
home being responsible for the moral
training of the child. But that day is
past, and as in many families of this
great free land of ours the children are
the rulers, and are spoiled and petted, it
rests with us to strengthen and build up
character. Did you ever notice that a
child is happiest when busiest? It must
be doing, and that is our problem, to
keep the little minds busy. If they are
not busy at useful things they will be at
mischief. We often argue, and rightly,
too, I think, that heredity has much to
do with character, and many of us are
not slow to yield to the conviction that
if a child belongs to an ignorant, ill-bred
family, there is no good in him; but
when I recall a few cases of my youth
ful days I am inclined to think that
sometimes we may be wrong. Many of
you have read Locke’s Demagogue, no
doubt, and when reading it were con
scious that you had known just such
cases as the hero, who, though he be
came wise and powerful, never became
good or honorable, and wondered if he
might not have been better trained
morally. M. J. Cordeal.
Don’t cherish hate. It is not worth
while to hate. Your life is not long
enough to make it pay to cherish ill-will
or hard thoughts towards any one. What
if that man or woman has played you
false? What if this friend has forsaken
you in your time of need, and treats you
as a stranger? Let it pass. What differ
ence will it make to you in a few years,
when you go hence to the “undiscovered
country?” A few more smiles, a few
more tears, some pleasure, some pain, a
little longer hurrying and worrying
though the world, some hasty greetings
and abrupt farewells, and our play will
be “played out,” and the injured will be
led away and ere long forgotten. Is it
worth while to hate each other?—Our
Society Journal.
The quail law runs out in January.
Death has been unusually busy in Red
Willow county, during the past two or
three weeks.
Saturday morning, A. F. Moore lost
one of his most valuable registered mares
from the colic.
A petition is being circulated for the
establishment of the ‘‘Order of the East
ern Star” in our city.
Newly elected county officers will be
sworn in and take charge of their re
spective offices January 4.
Postmaster Troth has been mentioned
out loud as a possible candidate for the
office of mayor. Next!
C. H. Meeker reports a good prospect
of a renter for both rooms of the Phillips
Meeker building, in the dry goods line.
$100.00 Story & Clark organ for $60.00
cash. Used only two months. At
Sutton’s, The Leading Jeweler.
The A. O. U. W. lodge of our city, is
arranging to hold a ball, about January
15th, to eclipse anything ever attempted
in Southwestern Nebraska.
The Ladies of the Maccabees contem
plate giving a dinner on New Year day.
The affair will conclude in the evening
with a social entertainment of interest.
In order to reduce my stock of organs,
I will until January first, close out this
line at prices that defy competition.
H. P. Sutton, Jeweler.
Charley Hine was thrown from his
wagon, Wednesday morning, and the
doctor had to take a half dozen or more
stitches to close up the ugly gashes made
on his head and face.
TV' merchants of McCook are grad
ually gravitating toward the cash system.
W. M. Anderson, the grocer, announces
its adoption on and after January ist,
coming, which is right.
The Holmes brothers have secured the
contract for building the new school
house in the Frank Everist district, and
work on the foundation was commenced
on Wednesday morning.
The Knights of Pythias expect to hold
a ball some time in January. In fact
January will likely be very lively socially
on account of the beginning of the len
ten season, February 17th.
You can get a Story & Clark organ
until January first at about your own
price. Call at H. P. Sutton’s, the jeweler.
This make was given first prize at Chi
cago, Columbian Exposition, 1893.
A Congregational church has been or
ganized in Hayes Centre with a member
ship of seventeen. Rev. George Taylor
of Indianola will preach there once every
month for the present.
“I dont know whether it is advertising
or not, but the fact is that my trade is
picking up nicely, lately,” says Fowler
Wilcox of the B. & M. meat market. But
he plants a new crop of locals, this week,
just the same.
John S. Hughes, who recently moved
from Culbertson to Burlington, Iowa,
lost all his earthly possessions in the fire
in that city, two weeks ago. His valua
ble horses were all burned. There was
no insurance.
Mrs. Timothy Hannan, senior, died on
Tuesday morning, at the residence of
her son in this city. Funeral services
were conducted in St. Patrick’s church
by Father Hickey .Wednesday afternoon,
and burial followed in the parish burial
ground. _
The people of Culbertson are kicking
most vigorously over the fact that there
are only a handful of men at work on a
60 mile ditch. They have $15,000 in the
project which they want carried along to
completion in time for use in irrigating
next spring.
The Enterprise thinks that C.T.Brewer
has a sure thing on the mayoralty, if he
wants it again. Well, it is pretty certain
that he will run if he thinks he has that
sure thing. There are too many soup
bones in the mayoralty for C. T. Brewer
to sniff at it with contempt.
—
Sutton's jewelry opening,Tuesday eve
ning, drew many to inspect his elegant
I and elaborate display of wares, which
were placed before the public on that
1 occasion in all their dazzling attractive
ness and beauty. Reizenstein’s orchestra
was present to make the occasion melo
dious. _
Dr. Gage performed a difficult opera
tion on the four-year-old son of William
Whittaker of Quick, Wednesday, in re
moving a pin from the child’s throat.
By means of mirrors the swallowed pin
was located, and after persistent efforts
was removed, to the great relief of the
child and parents.
While 10 or 15 neighborhood boys
were indulging in a charivari after the
Griffin-Scofield marriage, in Box Elder
precinct, Saturday night, some one un
tied every horse rode by the party. The
joke fell on the boys who spent all night
and part of the following day catching
their horses, some of them having wan
dered away almost to this city.
EDUCATIONAL
“I attended the educational meeting
at McCook,” said County Superintend
ent-elect Reynard to the Bee,‘‘ami it was
a creditable affair. The royal manner in
which we were treated by the McCook
people during our day’s sojourn among
them convinces me that their hospitality
is of the kind that is rarely excelled. The
McCook public schools, I am constrained
to say, are equal to the finest public
school system in the state, their high
standard of excellence being attributable
undoubtedly to the superior ability of
City Superintendent Valentine. It seems
that every person we came in contact
with in McCook was disposed to minister
to our comfort and entertainment in some
way, and the many substantial courtesies
we were shown there I am sure we will
not soon forget.”—Benkelman Bee.
One of the disgusting things to be seen
is the number of little boys going to and
from school smoking cigarettes. How do
they secure these deadly, ill-smelling
things when there is such a severe law
against selling them to minors?
The teachers will spend the holidays
as follows: Miss Allison at Almena,
Kansas; Mrs Duffey at Grafton; Miss
Stroud at Kansas City; Mrs. Snow at
Lincoln; Miss Norton at Falls City.
Miss Ella Allison was a guest of Miss
Anna Holland, Friday night last, at the
Holland home near Indianola. The for
mer entertained the latter in this city
over Sunday.
The high school jubilee, last Friday,
in tbe afternoon, was a memorable occa
sion in the McCook schools.
The public schools are preparing to
give an entertainment or two in the opera
house, early in January.
There are 40 more scholars enrolled in
the McCook schools than ever before in
their history.
A number of handsome views now bor
der the blackboards in the high school.
Allen-Johnston.
Wednesday evening of this week at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. George E.
Johnston of our city, Mr. Jesse Edmund
Allen and Miss Minnie Clark Johnston
were united in the bonds of holy wed
lock, Rev. D. L. McBride of the Baptist
church officiating.
Promptly at the hour of seven o'clock,
the bridal party marched into the parlor
to music by Reizenstein’s orchestra and
the ceremony was performed with due
solemnity. The charming bride was a
picture of maidenly loveliness in a white
satin gown and carrying a large bo
quet of white roses. The groom was
attired in conventional black. Mr. R.M.
Sellers of Atchison, Kansas, and Miss
Della Johnston stood up with them.
After offering their heartiest congratu
lations to the newly wedded couple the
company sat down to an elegant lunch
eon which had been prepared with a
lavish hand and was very tastefully and
cleverly served.
At nine o’clock, under a shower of rice
and with the best wishes of the entire
company the happy couple took the train
for Chicago, where they will remain for
three or four weeks. They will be at
home to their friends, after February ist,
at 602 Madison avenue, this city.
The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. George
Hocknell, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnston
of Juniata, Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. F. M.
Kimmell, Mr. and Mrs. U. J. Warren,
Mrs. G. A. Noren, Misses LaVaughn and
Edith Phelan of Alliance, Nebraska,
Sara bowman, Selma Noren, Louie Star
buck, Edna Meserve, Messrs. R. M. Sel
lers of Atchison, Kansas, A. C. Ebert,
M. W. Eaton, E. E. Lowman, George L.
Etter, William Valentine, H. H. Miller,
Glenn Carruth.
They were handsomely remembered by
their relatives and friends with a large
number of rich and costly gifts.
The groom’s present to his bride was
a beautiful crescent shaped pendant set
with a diamond in the centre, surround
ed by pearls.
St. Patrick’s Fair.
St. Patrick’s church fair closed on last
Saturday night amid the excitement and
feverish interest which usually attends
the awarding of the various and valuable
article voted upon during the continu
ance of the fair. The attendance during
the three days was very large, the opera
house being crowded to overflowing each
night, and the patronage under the cir
cumstances of financial stringency was
extremely liberal, about $600 being real
ized. This places the valuable church
property of St. Patrick’s parish almost
out of debt, which is a splendid monu
ment to their zeal and enterprise. The
most important articles were secured by
the following persons: Gold watch, Miss
Angie Biever, tea set, Mr. E.E.Lowman;
silver water set, Charles Lehn; china set,
Mrs. Margaret Flannigan; fur lap robe,
Mr. Joseph Menard. The fair was a most
gratifying and complimentary success.
George E. Johnston has purchased the
other interests in the Culbertson flour
mill, and is now sole owner. He will
take possession soon. This is one of the
finest milling establishments in this part
of the state._
In district court, this week, J. K. Ellis
was bound over under three informations
to the next term of district court in she
sum of $600. Thus the gambling cases
will rest for the present if not longer.
J. K. Ellis waived examination before
Squire Real, Tuesday afternoon, and was
bound over to appear in district court on
Wednesday morning.
PEOPLE YOU KNOW.
Squire Berry had business in Indian
ola, Tuesday.
F. H. Spearman is in the east working
up his distillery interests.
Frank Preston and family left for
California, Tuesday of last week.
George E. Thompson and family are
boarding with Mrs. Vina Wood now.
C. B. Rowell arrived home from his
Iowa visit, last night, glad to be home.
Mrs. Kennedy, mother of F. M. Ken
nedy of Valley Grange precinct, is very
low.
R. O. Phillips was up from Lincoln,
close of last week, on water works busi
ness.
J. F. Ganschow will leave, Sunday,
for Peoria, Illinois, to the bedside of his
sick father.
Ora Clark has moved out from Cam
bridge onto his farm in eastern Red Wil
low county.
Mrs. Hillers of Indianola is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Teel.—Red
Cloud Chief.
Architect Leach came up from Lin
coln, Monday night, on A. O. U.W. tem
ple business.
A. J. Rand, one of Indianola’s most
enterprising merchants, was a city visitor,
Monday night.
Miss Johannah Engel is now able
to be about a little from her long and
serious illness.
Lawyer Blackledge wandered down
from Culbertson, Saturday, on business
of his profession.
SQUIRE Fisher of Wauueta and Bank
er Vennum of Palisade were city visitors,
Wednesday night.
DR. J. A. Gunn and family are living
in Charlie Paine's house, corner of Mc
Farland and Douglas.
Deputy Ballew and Judge LeHew
came home, Wednesday night, from a
pilgrimage to Omaha.
L. Morse, politician and farmer, Een
kelman, was in town, Wednesday, on his
way home from Indianola.
Rev. Frank Durant of the Episco
pal church has been up the valley, this
week, on business of the cloth.
W. C. Bullard was out from Omaha,
Wednesday, on business of his large
lumber interests in the valley.
J. W. Scott, clerk at the Commercial,
left today on a thirty days visit to his old
home in Washington C. H., Ohio.
A. H. Kidd, the Beatrice lawyer, spent
Monday night in the city. He was up
in attendance upon district court.
E. E. Hayes of Red Willow precinct
is able to be about again, after a two or
three weeks siege of pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Fisher and E.L.
Baker were down from Wauneta, Tues
day night, doing some holiday shopping.
Mr. and Mrs. U. J. Warren will
leave on Sunday for Davenport, Nebr.,
to spend the holidays with his parents.
Capt. W. J. Evans, manager of the
Hatfield ranch, is quite seriously ill with
pneumonia, resulting from an attack of
the grip.
George Leach is at McCook engaged
with his brother in the jewelry business.
The girls here miss him much.—Hastings
Tribune.
Col. R. M. Sellers of Atchison,Kas.,
arrived in the city, Tuesday, to attend
the wedding of his friend, Ed. Allen, whose
guest he was.
A. L. Haley returned from McCook,
Wednesday.John C. Carter made a
business trip to McCook, this week.—
Holbrook. News.
A. WANNFRIED, the flying dutchman
of the Western Newspaper Union, and
special admirer of Tim Sedgwick, was in
the city, Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnston of
Juniata, this state, came up on Tuesday
night, to attend the wedding, returning
home on Thursday morning.
Sheriffs Jones of Hitchcock and
Rogers and Lane of Chase were in the
city, Wednesday night, on their war
home from taking the Stratton arson
prisoners to Lincoln.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Lawson will
depart for California,the first of the year,
to be absent about a month, seeing the
mid-winter exposition and enjoying the
beauties of California climate.
Mrs. G. A. Noren went down to Lin
coln, Monday morning, returning home
on Tuesday night, accompanied by Miss
Selma, who will spend the holidays at
home with her parents and friends.
Dr. and Mrs. W. A. DeMay came
over from Danbury, Tuesday, to buy
their Christmas presents, returning home
in the evening. The doctor is building
up a fine practice over in the Beaver
country.
Misses LaVaughn and Edith
Phelan, the pretty and clever daughters
of Supt. Phelan, came in from Alliance,
Monday night, to attend the Allen-John
ston wedding. They are the guests of
Miss Della Johnston.
RELIGIOUS MATTERS.
A very large prayer meeting was held
at J. A. Brinton’s, two miles west of town,
Saturday evening. The Bible topic for
the evening was the *'Second Coming of
Christ,” in which the leader presented
the order of events from Bible references.
The chairman of the prayer meeting com
mittee believes that what McCook needs
is a revival of Bible study, not Bible read
ing, mind you. To this end are these
cottage prayer meetings being conducted.
That they ha%-e awakened a number to
see the necessity of better Bible study is
a fact known to the committee. Some of
the thoughts and references connected
with the subject handled at Mr. Brinton’s
are startling, to say the least. On Mon
day night another meeting was held at
the residence of J. S. LeHew, at which
this same subject was taken up again at
the request of some interested. It is
probable that a good many meetings in
the future will be devoted to this import
ant subject.
The Christmas programme of the Bap
tist Bible Study School will be something
out of the regular order. On Sunday
morning the school takes up for study,
instead of regular lesson, a special Christ
mas lesson. At the close of the morn
ing’s lesson every scholar in attendance
will be presented with an appropriate
book. It is hoped that all scholars will
be in attendance and be there on time.
On Christmas (Monday) night there will
be given a stereopticon entertainment
with a lecture by D. L. McBride. All
scholars of the school and their parents
will be admitted free, all others will be
charged an admission fee of ten cents to
defray expenses. The slides will be of
views illustrating that part of the life of
Christ which the school have been study
ing for past four months. A great many
of these views are photographs of famous
paintings. Programme begins at 7:30
sharp. Come early to secure a seat.
Supt. Watson and Assist. Supt. McMil
leu of the Baptist Bible Study School are
trying to arrange a Bible Study Institute.
The various pastors of the city have given
the scheme their warm approval and it is
hoped that an organization may be per
pected soon. The object of such a move
as this is, briefly stated, to familiarize
Christians and others with the Bible, its
history etc. There can be no doubt but
that such an institution is greatly needed.
The ladies of the Baptist society desire
to extend their warmest gratitude to the
friends who so kindly assisted them in
the conduct of their world’s fair social:
To the A. O. U. W. band for their excel
lent music. To Rev. H. H. Berry for his
valuable services as auctioneer. To Mr.
James McAdams whose generosity per
mitted the use of the store room free,and
to the public for their liberal patronage.
Masonic hall was filled, Sunday night,
to hear Bishop Graves, who delivered a
truly earnest and impressive sermon, on
that occasion. The Lord’s Supper was
celebrated according to the beautiful ser
vice of the Episcopal church. Bishop
Graves has many admirers in McCook
for his straight-forwardness and zealous
simplicity.
Regular services,morning and evening,
next Sunday, in the Methodist church.
Christmas exercises by the children of
the Sunday school on Monday evening.
A cantata entitled, “Santa Claus’ Trou
bles,” or a “Bundle of Sticks,” will be
given. Besides the usual Christmas treat
for the children.
The Congregational people of Cam
bridge seem to be determined to retain
Rev. MacAyeal. They have given him a
unanimous call for another year with an
increase of salary of $roo. McCook still
hopes to win him, however.
Usual Episcopal services on Sunday.
The services will be keeping with the
Christmas season.
Rev. Mitchell of Franklin will preach
in the Congregational church on Sundav
morning and evening next.
The Baptist girls’ society have sold
their slumber robe to Dr. A. P. Welles
for $10.
Xmas thoughts at the Baptist church,
next Sunday morning and evening.
Resolutions.
The following resolutions were passed
by McCook Lodge No. 137, I. O. O. F.,
upon learning of the death of Mrs.
James Everist, at Danbury, on December
6th, 1893.
Whereas: It has pleased the Grand
Master of the Universe to remove by
death the dear mother of our beloved
brother, Frank Everist, therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, as a lodge, sympa
thize with the companion and children
and our worthy brother, in this their sad
bereavement, and on the stern dispensa
tion with which it has pleased Divine
Providence to affect them, and commend
them to Him who orders all things for
the best. Be it further
Resolved, That a copy of these resolu
tions be forwarded to our bereaved
brother; also that a copy be presented
to each of the city papers for publication.
C. E. Anderson,! n_
J. M. Bell,_) Com
Last Monday evening, Squire W. S.
Pate, of Box Elder, united in marriage
John Griffin and Mary Scofield, both of
Box Elder precinct. The Tribune adds
its congratulations and best wishes to
those of their many friends.
Found.—Purse containing small sum
of money. Owner can have same by
proving property and paying for this
notice. Call at this office.
Say lt’3 All Right.
The recent test made of the Western
Wheeled Scraper Co.’s road grader was
witnessed by the undersigned gentlemen
who attest its merits as follows:
To Thk Western Wheeled Scra
per Co., Aurora, Illinois: We, the under
signed members of the city council of the
city of McCook,Red Willow county,Neb
raska, and resident taxpayers of said
county, hereby certify that we were pres
ent at the trial of the Western Elevating
Grader and Wagon Loader, recently
shipped to the commissioners of said
county: that said trial took place on about
a quarter of a mile of road south of the
west bridge on the Republican river in
said county on Saturday, December 9th,
1893. We saw it work with six average
teams on said day; and we certify that
from the facility with which it was han
dled, the easy draft and the continuous
and large amount of earth it excavated,
that it is well constructed and well
adapted for road work, and we heartily
recommend it for what it was intended.
1 Jas. McAdams.
Councilmen: ■- L. J. Spickelmier.
) J. H. Yarger.
L. H. Rooney.
P. Walsh.
Such a machine ought to do effective
work on the county roads.
The Squire’s Busy Day.
Last Saturday was a busy day in Squin
Berry's court. The following cases came
up for action:
State of Nebraska vs. J. K. Ellis was
taken to Squire Real’s court out in Perry
precinct by a change of venue.
Robert Moore vs. Robert Trapliagan.
Complainant sought to place the defend
ant under bonds to keep the peace.
Edward W. Hendrick vs. Jacob Stein
met/., to secure wages alleged due and a
settlement. Continued for 30 days.
Joseph Reizenstein vs. Mr. and Mrs.
H. J .VanRiper was continued for 40 days.
This was a case in which the VanRiper
trunk of wearing apparel was attached
by Prof. Reizenstein who has a claim of
fio against them for music furnished.
NOTICE.
Having purchased the stock and jew
elry business of Frank Carruth & Son, I
wish to announce that I will continue the
business in the same stand, and will at
all times carry a fine assortment of the
best goods in the market, which will be
suld at prices that are right. The high
standard reputation of the firm for the
last 22 years will be fully maintained in
the future, and by fair-dealing I hope to
merit a liberal portion of your patronage.
Yours Respectfully,
Chas. A. Leach, Jeweler.
McCook, Neb., Dec. 8, 1893.
Notice.
To you and your friends that wish new
hair grown on bald heads. Call on D. J.
Smith, as he will guarantee to grow new
hair on bald heads on any person that
has been bald from 1 to 30 years, for $50
to $300. P. S.—He will sell you the med
icine for $30, with full instructions how
to use it. All consultations strictly con
fidential. Devier J. Smith,
McCook, Nebraska.
List of Patents
Patents have been issued on the follow
ing final homestead entries: Frank Cesar,
Simeon E. Cramer, John Houge, David
C. Hudelson, David Hurrel, David L.
Dunn, William H. H. Scott, Robert B.
Wright, Jacob Waugh.
D. J. S.
The Wonderful Wonder of the World
has reached the top round of the ladder
of success in the short time it has been
used, and many bald heads are already
taking on nice coats of hair. Call on D.
J. Smith at McCook for particulars and
terms.
A. O. U. W. Attention.
Election of officers, on Tuesday night,
December, 26th. Installation of officers,
January 2nd. There will be no meetings
on December 25th and January 1st.
H. W. C01.E, Recorder.
Fine Printing.
We make a specialty of fine job print
ing. Our samples of fashionable and ele
gant stationery for invitations, programs,
etc., is not excelled in Nebraska.
For Sale. ^
The large wooden tank of The McCook
Water Works is for sale. For particulars
inquire of C. H. Meeker.
McCook is not so healthy a location
for the gambling business as it has been
Treat all alike.
The gamblers should be made to move.
Fns~ wondermi
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BARGAINS YOU GET
AT... .
THE C. OJ). STORE.
17 pounds of Granulated Sugar for Jr.o*
20 pounds of New Orleans Sugar for 1.00
i pail of Best Syrup for.69
1 sack of Our Best High Pat. Flour.. 1.00
2 cans of Tomatoes for.25
Archer's “Trophy” Brand of Sweet
Corn for.10
The Best New Orleans Molasses, per
gallon.65
Pure Ohio Maple Syrup per gallon . 1.25
2 pounds of Cal. French Prunes ... .25
2 pounds of Evaporated Nectarines .25
2 packages of Gem Pancake Flour.. .25
J. W. McKENNA, Prop.
