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About The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 5, 1894)
Early Schools of Red Willow County One accustomed to the splendid school system of today, can have no conception of the small beginnings of school work in the county. C. L. Nettleton was the first Superin tendent, and on December 5, 1873, gave notice that school district No. 1, was formed at Red Willow,giving boundaries and directions for procedure, etc. A notice of meeting for organizing was written on December 18, 1873, and the meeting held on December 29, 1873, in the house of L. H. Lawton. The first examination of teachers took place in the house of J. G. Eaton, now owned by Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Eaton said she “wouldn’t have minded their coming, if they had let her known, to say nothing of asking if they might come." At this examination, there were present, Mrs. Towne, Mrs. Galleglier, and Miss Mc Neil. Mrs. Towne taught a school of five little children in the dug-out on the townsite, now owned by Jacob Randel. An election came off while she was teaching, and as it was to be held at the school house, it was a question, who should lose the day. The board decided if the teacher reached the place first,she should not be required to “make up”the time. Of course, she was promptly at her post, and when the voters made their appearance, she was ready to give place to them. Miss McNeil taught the next school of three months in this same dug out, and another term of the same length in the Culdice log house on the hill, now owned by Ira Miller. The house was taken down years ago, and lest some one should cavil at this statement, I’ll say, that, through ignorance of the surveyed lines,the house was NOT on the claim it was supposed to be on—and in telling of things that occurred, I am having no ref erence to the “first,” so jealously watched for, by the “first settlers.” G. W. McElroy taught an early school in tqe frame shanty on what was after wards known as the “Flora Buck claim.” The crudeness of the times is shown by one incident during his term. Some trouble arose among the scholars, and one of the mothers, with a propensity for both causing and settling difficulties, went to the school to have the affair at tended to. During the stir, her daughter roused her anger, and taking matters in her own hands, administered rigorous corporal punishment, much to the de light of the small boy element, and dis may of the large girl. adoui mis lime, me uarn ages oi school and country came on, and the several successive superintendents, who followed Mr. Nettleton, are remembered more for their unfitness for the position than for anything else, for even their names are not known. Other districts were formed and other schools taught, and at one of these, one superintendent made an official visit, but as he had dif ficulty in getting out of his buggy and walking straight, and sat and nodded in his chair after reaching the room, the school was not greatly benefitted. A custom of the times was for the board to bring a pressure to bear upon the superintendent in order to have a certificate granted to a chosen teacher and, on occasion the board, in a body, would accompany the pedagogical aspir ant. One superintendent was called on in a case of this kind, when even his in difference was startled by the utter in competencv of the applicant. Upon the insistence of the board, he undertook to indirectly coach the person by saying to a neighbor: “Dr. B—tell her how many teeth she has, so she can answer one question!” ine bamc umuai iciudikcu tmci an examination sometime later: “Why, B— j I wouldn’t know as much geography as j those girls do, for the world! Why, my head would burst?” The school boards enjoyed their dis tinction as public officials, and dignity of office was closely guarded. One di rector, in his zeal for economy and in the interest of a favorite, entered up the records, “A protest against squandering public funds by paying one person $20 per month, when a legally qualified teacher could be got for $16 per month.” We have not lived far enough past those times to tell some of the most in teresting things, that will come in after years. But we, “who despised not the day of small things,” rejoice in the ev olution of the school from the dug-out to the finely equipped buildings and super ior teachers of today. Quite a few geese on the river yet. Another baby was added to Charley Jacobs’ interesting little family on Mon day night. __ The records and effects of the Bloom ington land office were duly consolidated with the McCook office on last Monday, as per announcement. The New Year evening promenade con cert by Reizenstein’s orchestra was up to their high standard of excellence, and was enjoyed by an appreciative audience of considerable numbers. These concerts and dances are of unusual merit and pleasurableness. The A. O. U. W. temple dedication, supper and ball, January 15th, promises to be one of the grandest occasions in McCook’s history. A large concourse of people are expected to be present from all over this section of state. It will doy^ ^ss be a memorable affair, and -■ 'jVo McCook’s laurels as the me * '^Southwestern Nebraska. About zero on Saturday. Gentlemen at the pie counter, be very patient. _ Live Pigeons—Cash paid for Live Pigeons. Enquire of A. G. Bump. Come up to the captain’s office and pay that subscription you owe. March! Rev. Frank Durant chaperoned a skat ing party on the river, New Year day. C. P. Viland has a sale on his farm, 14 miles north of McCook, on section 17-5 29, next Saturday. The country lyceums are discussing the pros and cons of township organization during these winter evenings. A tower in which to hang the hose to thoroughly drain and dry is one of the needs of the fire department. Now let us all get down to business and make 1894 the most prosperous year in Red Willow county’s history. Yarger & Bahner have finished plas tering Mr. Hale’s farm house a few miles north of the city, and it will shortly be ready for occupancy. Squire Berry called a sale at M. C. At kinson’s, a few miles north of Box Elder, Tuesday. He reports it as being the best sale he has ever had in this part of the state. _ The installation of the officers-elect of the Knights of the Maccabees will occur on next Thursday evening, and a full at tendance of members is urgently r e quested. _ The “Star of Jupiter’’ is destined to become an order of the first magnitude. It has the best features of all the mutual insurance orders, with many acknowl edged improvements. The announcement has been sent out from Galesbnrg, 111., that there will be a general increase in the number of em ployes on the Burlington system on and after January 1.—Railway Record. The water works company has a force of men at work sinking another well near the pumping station. This addition ought to give the company sufficient reservoir capacity for some time to come. The mayoralty question is being quite warmly and generally discussed. It de serves the attention of our citizens, who should be interested in securing a good municipal government. Keep up the agitation. _ There is unusual interest being mani fested in irrigation matters in this por tion of Nebraska which augurs well for good results from that source, next sea son. It is destined to become an im portant factor in our future prosperity. Sheriff Banks and C. F. Babcock were here on Thursday collecting back per sonal taxes. They surprised some by presenting bills due several years ago, and the persons had called several times since then at the treasurer’s office and had paid all the personal tax which the treasurer demanded.—Bartley Inter Ocean. The Pythian band treated the people of McCook to a number of selections of their rare music, New Year forenoon. They always have large and appreciative audiences whenever they appear before the public. We understand the band has offered its services on the occasion of the dedication of the temple on the 15th. They will do McCook credit. The democrats o£ Nebraska will cele brate Jackson day in Omaha, next Mon day, with a banquet and trimmings. The Secretary of Agriculture Julius Sterling Morton and Congressman Harter of Ohio will be among the celebrities present. A number of the faithful from here and hereabouts have made arrangements for plates which cost a 5$ William apiece. Indications are that irrigation will re ceive a thorough test in Southwestern Nebraska, during the coming season. The various ditches are being placed in completion and condition for thorough and efficient service next summer, when the largest acreage will be put under ir rigation,of any year since the commence ment of operations in the ditch building enterprise. The nerve of a tooth, not so large as a fine cambric needle,will sometimes drive a man to distraction. A mosquito can make an elephant absolutely mad. A rat can worry a caged lion unto death. In a watch the smallest link-chain, racket,cog or crank is as essential as the main-spring itself. If one falls out, the whole will stand still. The pennies neglected squan der the dollars. “For want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse was lost.” The Tribune learns on good authori ty that Dr. A. P. Welles’ chances of se curing the appointment of Grand Med ical Examiner of the Nebraska A.O.U. W. are very roseate indeed. The doctor is well qualified to fill that responsible posi tion with credit to the order and to him self as well. We congratulate him on his prospects. The decision is expected on the 15th. McCook is receiving her share of official recognition from the Nebraska Workmen—and she deserves all the good things that may come their way. They are an energetic and nervy lot of men. SHIRTS TO ORDER. Dress or negligee. Large line of sam pies to select from. We take your meas ure and guarantee fit ar.d prices. Famous Clothing Co. The School Entertainments. On the evenings of Friday and Satur day of next week, entertainments will be given in the opera hall by the child ren of the McCook public schools. On Friday evening will be performed the “Winter King,” a ringing, jolly and sweet Christmas cantata, which will be interspersed with a series of tableaux that are promised to be of an unusually beautiful and unique character. The cantata consists of solos, duets, choruses, the usual declamations and effects, and will be worthy a large audience. The children are doing splendid work in their preparation. On Saturday evening two comedies will be placed on the boards: “The Sycamore Tree” by W. S. Gilbert, and ‘‘Granther Hill’s Partridge,” an original adaptation from the Atlantic Monthly. These will provide a wealth of fun. Re hearsals are progressing very satisfac torily on these comedies, and the public may expect some astonishing results from the efforts of the children. But a special feature of both the pro grammes will be the music of the school orchestra. The members of this organ ization are doing splendid work under the circumstances, and will render music of a popular and classic sort that will most certainly entertain all. The chor us singing of the children, some of which will be given from behind the scenes, will be very effective and sur prising. Those in charge desire it to be under stood that both entertainments will be unique in the way of school shows, and will be different from anything ever given in that line. Further, that no so liciting for sale ot tickets will be engag ed in by the children. Tickets will be placed on sale in various business houses of the city, and no soliciting will be done. The entertainments will be mer itorious and well worth the money,and doubtless the capacity of the opera house will be taxed to accommodate the people. Popular prices are announced, 35 and 25 cents. Future and more specific announcements will be made in the form of small bills. Don’t fail to go both evenings. The price is within the reach of all, and you will be entertained, nay ' surprised. The “Big olumbians.” General Bissell has given his last or der for the printing of the Coium bian postage stamps, known in the de partment as the “bigColumbians.’’ This order was for 165,000,000 and it com pleted the 2,000,000,000 contracted for by Mr. Wanamaker. The following cir cular has been sent to postmasters in this connection. Attention is invited to the following facts relative to Columbian stamps and envelopes: First—They will be good for postage without limit of time. Second—None will be furnished to postmasters after December 30, 1893. Third—These stamps have purposely been sent to postmasters, without re quisition from them, and all requisitions have been filled with these exclusively between November iS and December 30, 1893 Fourth—The stamps so supplied must be kept for sale, as permission will not be given to return them or the Colum bian envelopes for credit on the pretext that there is no sale for that particular issue. It is only by depleting their stock by sale that other stamps will be furn ished. All postmasters are treated alike as to this series of stamped paper. Those who advertise for profit are still to be found mentioned in The Tribune. Mrs. Fannie Ackerman announces the sale of her personal effects at the farm of C. G. Wilhelm on i5-i-29,on Wednesday, January 24th. The people of McCook are girding up their loins for a manly and vigorous fight for success and supremacy in this year of grace and big crops. j The remains of Miss Allie McManigal j were brought down from Wauneta, Mon | day evening, and interred in Longview | cemetery. The deceased was a daughter I of the late William McManigal, and had I been an invalid from childhood. The sad and unfortunate mental condi tion of Mrs. G. M. Chenery will enlist the sympathies of all. She was brought down from Denver, a few days since,with reason dethroned entirely and in a vio lent condition. Monday, she was taken before the board of insanity at Indianola and on the same evening to Lincoin for treatment. Sickness and trouble are i stated as the probable cause of her pres | ent deplorable condition. — The banquet and ball given by the Ladies of the Maccabees, New Year even ing, was a very pleasant affair. A luxur ious dinner was served by the ladies of the hive at six o’clock, which was parta ken of with evident relish by a large and delighted company of the ladies, their husbands and families. The dinner was followed and supplemented by dancing and cards until a late hour. The A. O. U. W. orchestra furnished the music. The occasion was one of thorough en ^ I I PEOPLEJMU KNOW. A. A. Hackman’s little girl baby is quite ill. J. A. Cordeal had business in the county-seat, Tuesday. i Caitain Phillips was up from Lin coln, Saturday, on business. Deputy Babcock attended the inaug uration at Indianola, yesterday. W. O. Norval and daughter are visit ing relatives in Lincoln, this week. E. A. Skxson and wife were up from Red Willow, shopping, on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert McMillen spent Sunday with Trenton relatives. Colonel Selby meandered up from Cambridge-on-the-Medicine, Monday. M. A. Lunn of the Beet Sugar Enter prise, Lincoln, was a city visitor, Mon 1 day. Rev. George E. Taylor came u p Wednesday night, on business o f t h e cloth. Mrs. C. B. Hoag was up from Indian ola, first of the week, guest of her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Leary were up from Indianola, Tuesday, on business. Miss Selma Noren returned to her university work at Lincoln, Tuesday morning. C. F. Babcock has entertained Mr. Delatoure and family of North Platte, this week. Charley McConnell departed for his home in Virginia,Illinois, this morn ing to remain. Edgar Floyd-Jones was up from Danbury, Saturday, teaching the boys* how to play billiards etc. Mrs. E. J. Scott returned to Yuma, Colorado, Tuesday evening, after a visit of a few days with friends here. A. H. BarTLETT and daughter Mrs.C. M. Simonds, of Stockville, are visiting in the city, guest of C. T. Beggs. R. O. Phillips came up from Lincoln Wednesday night, on business o f h is large interests here and hereabouts. Deputy Ballew has commenced in voicing for Uncle Sam, and will be kept busy over his territory for some time. General Roberts of Boise City, Idaho, a former Orleans friend of Re ceiver Bomgardner, was in the city, last Fridaj-. Mrs. Nellie Johnson is entertaining her mother Mrs. Root, who arrived in the city, close of last week, to spend the winter here. Mr. Way, who has been clerking in the Famous clothing store, departed on Sunday morning, for Chicago, where he has secured a position. Cyril Templin will occup3' the Buck farm on the Willow, in February, com ing down from Frontier county, where he has been living for some time. Mr. and Mrs. George Phillips of Chester,Nebraska, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Thompson, last week. Mrs. Phillips is a sister of Mr. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Lawson expect to depart for California, Monday, on an extended visit to the mid-winter fair and other attractions of that state and clime. Mrs, Elmer Rowell returned, Wed nesday evening, from visiting at her old home up in Dundy county. Her mother accompanied her and will remain a week or so. H. Thompson entertained his mother from Chester, Nebraska, last week. Mrs. Thompson also received a visit from a sister who resides in Pawnee City at the same time. Mrs. James Murphy and Miss Anna Laughran departed on Wednesday night for San Diego, California. They will take in the mid-winter fair at Los Ange les, during their absence. Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Frees of Chi cago arrived in the city, Wednesday night, and are the guests of Mr.and Mrs. George Hocknell. Mr. Frees is spending some time in this part of the state look ing after his large lumber and banking interests. From the numerous favors asked of newspaper men it does not seem to enter into the calculations of many fairly well meaning men that any brains or money are required in the publication of a news paper. We earnestly protest against an impression of that kind. Its false and unjust. The publisher should be paid for his space, especially when that space and effort is given for the advancement of individual or collective interests. Courier: W. George Sheppard, form erly in the jewelry business here and at McCook, now residing in Benkelman, was married at the parlors of Sargent hotel, Tuesday, by Judge Beck, to a Miss Jessie Shepherd of McCook. The Tribune was the only paper in Red Willow county to give the complete and intelligible proceedings of the Dec ember term of district court. After flirting around for a number of days, it commenced to snow quite in earnest, this morning. The public schools open on Monday morning, after the holiday vacation of two weeks. v RELIGIOUS MATTERS. Regular Baptist services next Sunday, morning and evening. Rev. Bross of Lincoln will fill the Congregational pulpit on coming Sun day morning and evening. Rev. Cahill of Culbertson filled, the Congregational pulpit with profit and pleasure to his hearers, Sunday. The watch meetings held by the Meth odist and Episcopal brethren, Sunday night, were well attended and interest ing. Much of confidence and courage for the work of the new year was gained from the meetings. The Junior Epworth league held a very happy social at the home of I. T. Benja min on last Friday evening. There were music, refreshments, and the affair con cluded with a magic lantern show, all of which the young folks enjoyed greatly. Regular Episcopal services in Masonic hall, morning and evening. The Sunday school at ten. “Turning Over a New Leap’ will be Rev. Durant’s subject in the morning. Services at II and 7:30. Come with us and we will do thee good. A series of meetings are being conduc ted in Mt. Zion church up in Coleman precinct by Rev. Vivian of Box Elder, who is being ably assisted by Rev. D. L. McBride of this city. A good interest is being manifested and encouraging results are expected. Revival services have been conducted in the Methodist church every evening this week. Rev. Coffman is being as sisted by Rev. Clay Cox of Palisade. The meetings have already created a strong interest in religious matters, and will be continued throughout next week The New Administration. The newly elected county officers of Red Willow county assumed their posts ol duty, yesterday morning. County Clerk Roper will still continue to file in corporations and chattel mortgages, while Deputy Gossard will continue to inform blushing couples that Captain Beck runs the matrimonial bureau. A. H. Barnes will manage the financial end of the county's business, assisted by Deputy Hendershot. C. W. Beck will be at the old stand during the next two years, and marriage licenses and letters of administration, guardianship, etc., may be had at former rates and terms. E. R. Banks will be on hand in the sheriff's office, and peace in all parts of the county will be maintained as usual. C. F. Babcock will continue as his right hand supporter. County Superintendent Bayston, Sur veyor Barber and Coroner Everist will worry along without assistants. The gun club engaged in a shoot. New Year day. The coroner will have a job or two be fore this gambling fracas is ended O’Neil & Kilpatrick are putting up a dwelling house for William Smith, the machinist, out on his farm. The old vets sent their vouchers in to Chicago, yesterday, and expect their money sometime between the 14th and 20 th. __ Thursday of last week Dr. Gage am putated the ring finger on Ed. Ohnes orge’s left hand. Ohnesorge lives tea miles south of Benkelman and was in jured by a wind mill. We earnestly wish all our correspond ents in the county would be more regu lar and prompt in their communications. Send in something, great or small, every week. Correspondence respectfully sol icited from all sections of the county. The sale of tickets for the Workman ball and banquet on the 15th has already reached phenomenal proportions, insur ing a very large attendance. W.H.Davis is out soliciting for the sale of tickets and stock and is meeting with encourag ing success. The gentle zephyrs no longer moan and sigh through Colonel H. H. Easter day's moustache. The mowing machine has performed its office relentlessly, and the Colonel's stiff upper lip is now as smooth and shiny as Early Piety's dome of thought. Mr. ard Mrs. N. Costenborder mourn the loss of their youngest child, a daughter of two summers, which passed into the spirit world early on Thursday morning. Croup was the cause of death. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock, Fri day afternoon, from the residence, inter ment being made in Longview cemetery They have much tender sympathy in their sorrow and affliction. Crop rotation should be practiced ii you mean to improve the land. A crop rotation of three, four or five years, with clover for one of the years, can be so ar ranged that the land will be continually strengthened by it. This method, in connection with all the manure which can be manufactured and the turning under of green crops as often as may be possible, is the way by whiclr mauy a poor farm has been changed into a good one, and land which barely paid its taxes has been made to yield an excellent liv ing; but this has been done only by good, methodical farming, and not by haphazard methods. Public Sale. As I shall move to McCook the first of March, 1894, to take charge of the Mc Entee hotel, I will sell my entire stock on my farm one mile west of Imlianola, Neb., on February' 1st. 1894, commenc ing at 10 o’clock a.in., the following des cribed property: Three span of good young mules, well broken; 70 head of good shoats; 4 good cows; 1 team of good driving ponies; 4 sets harness—three of which are nearly new ; 1 new wagon; 1 [ top buggy; 2 new steel 4-section harrows, ' 1 new disk harrow; 2 new cultivators; 2 ! go-devils; 1 stirring plow; 1 Jay I. Case ! plow; 1 new riding plow; 1 riding lister; about ten tons of good hayr and other ; things too numerous to mention. Tkrms: All sums of $5 and under, cash; all sums over, a credit of twelve .months will be given at ten per cent, with approved security. Ten per cent off for cash. Free lunch at noon. Michael O’Leary, Prop. Two Instances. Yesterday. Jack Rooney claims that l’hilip Blatt owes him $15. Yesterday, the twro men had some words over the matter, and it not been satifactorily settled from the Rooney standpoint, Rooney proceeded in a somewhat irregular way to take $15 worth of old man Blatt’s frame. The scene was shortly afterwards transferred to Judge Berry’s court, where such meth ods of collecting were promptly frowned down to the tune of $3 and trimmings or <7.«. A. S. Campbell was brought up before Judge Berry, yesterday, charged with running a gambling house. The further consideration of the case was continued till Monday morning, the defendant being placed under bonds in the sum of $300. WORLD’S FAIR JURY. Grants Highest Award to Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder. Chicago, January 4th, 1894.—On the analysis and recommendation of Dr. VVi ley, Chief United States Government Chemist at Washington, and greatest liv ing authority’ on food products, the World’s Fair jury today gave the highest award to Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Pow der for strength, purity and excellence. This conclusively settles the question of superiority. Dr.Wiley rejected the alum powders, stating to the World’s Fair jury that he considered them unwholesome 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 sold at prices that are right. The high 1 standard reputation of the firm for the I 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. Degree of Honor Officers. At the last meeting of the Degree of Honor the following officers were elected Chief of Honor, Mrs. G. A. Noren. Past Chief of Honor, Mrs. F. S.W’ilcox Lady of Honor, Mrs. C. F. Babcock. Lady of Ceremonies, Mrs. J. F. Heber. Recorder, Mrs. A. P. Welles. Receiver, Mrs. E. C. Ballew. Financier, Mrs. C. T. Brewer. Usher, Mrs. J. W. Holliday. I. W’., Miss Montie Tulleys. O. W., Mrs. John Shepherd. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, January 8th. 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 i 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 P. 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 P. J. Smith at McCook for particulars and terms. The Home Market. 1 Oat* -30 Wheat .35 to .45 Corn .20to.22 Potatoes .80 Hogs . $4 50 Hay.$6 to Steers $3 to $4 Cows, $1.75 to $2.00 Butter .16 to .20 Eggs.22 Flour .80 to $1.50 Feed 70 to.So Fine Printing. We make a specialty of fine job print ing. Our samples of fashionable and ele gact stationery for invitations, program*, etc., is not excelled in Nebraska. For Sale. The large wooden tank of The McCook Water W'orks is for sale. For particular.* inquire of C. H. MEEKER. The A. O. U. W. band is doing some industrious practicing, these nights, in preparation for the dedicatory service* of the 15th. The ice man still wears a brow of care. His harvest has not been garnered; Jack Frost refuses to get down to effective business. ___ ^^PHouSE For Sale—Terms easy. > Apply to W. H. Davis.