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About The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 19, 1894)
A DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR Was the Third Annual Entertain ment of the McCook Public School AND AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS. The third annual entertainment b y the pupils of the McCook public school, given in Menard s opera house, last Fri day evening, was uuc of the most de lightful and interesting performances ever witnessed in our city,and wiasgreet ed by a large, brilliant and enthusiastic audience, whose applause was hearty and warm throughout the evening. The entertainment consisted of three distinct and separate plays. THE WINTER KING, a bright and merry Christmas cantata, was first on the programme, and was rendered with most pleasing effect and success. The singing was good, the dec lamation distinct, and the costumes very pretty and appropriate. Ray McCarl made a splendid Winter King, and as Santa Claus Jere Mnllen was a complete success. The Queen of Slumber-land, Hattie Yarger, acted and sang nicely. Myrtle Myers made a pretty Dream Fairy, singing sweetly. The singing by Grace Cummings—Mirth, Mabel Jordan —Love, Maggie Etter—Hope, was well received. The other and minor parts were taken with good results by Scott Odell as King’s Page, Hattie Stuby as Spring, Belle Sprv as Summer, Rose Mc Cann as Autumn, Grace Strasser as Flora. Mrs. Frank Brown is entitled to great credit as director. The scenic ef fects were magnificently heightened by the presence of the various courts and choruses and children waiting for Santa Claus, on the stage at proper intervals, all prettily costumed. Besides the stage settings and properties the colored lights from the lantern were charmingly ef fective and in good form. Withal “The Winter King” was a happy hit. THE SYCAMORE TREE, a very amusing comedy, not however, lacking in pathos, next demanded at tention, and fairly carried away the aud ience. The acting was high above the average amateur work, and received rounds of merited applause. Gertie Bomgardner rendered the part of Jennie Northcott, who was inclined to flirt, with surprising naturalness and ease; while Elmer Kay performed the role of the nervous lover in good form. Will iam Walters’ Perkins, the Irish gardener, was without a flaw; and Mable Wilcox made a very pert and pretty Ruth, the servant. But the concluding farce was perhaps the most popular part of the programme; it was entitled GRAN’THER HIEL'S EA’TRIDGE, and was replete with fun from start to finish. Clarence Whittaker took the title role with acknowledged strength and grasp. Ely Crockford’s Joseph Hill was perfection—could not have been improved. Lizzie Ritchie acted well the part of invalid wife. Ernest Cordeal was right at home as mischievous Bub, and Edith Oyster as Ruby. James O’Neil as Dr. Weed very successfully de luged the sick with “yarbs” from nature’s bounteous apothecary shop and returned or fenced the savage thrusts of the erratic Gran’ther. Norma Noble as Mrs. Purinton, who did love to make people happy, brought down the house. Frank Bartley filled Sam L o v e 1 l’s clothes without a wrinkle. The audience was most vociferous at times during the performance of this farce, which was produced with most gratifying and laughable particulars. THE ORCHESTRA. One of the most delightful and unex pected features of the evening’s perform ance was the work of the public school orchestra, which acquitted itself hand somely. They play music of the simpler sort, but they play it well, and its pop ularity with the audience was attested by frequent enchores. The orchestra is composed of Hallie Bomgardner, ist violin; Frank Fitch, ist violin; William Mahoney, 2d violin; Tommy O’Connell, 2d violin; Peter Biever, clarionet; Arthur Douglass, ist cornet; May Morrow, 2d cornet; Roy Smith, flute; Elmer Kay, trombone; Earl Ludwick, violincello; Pearl Brewer, accompanist. Dr. E. T. Waters assisted. The orchestra is the pride of the school. The special scenery and properties by Messrs. Mike Hogan and James Stan added a considerable element to the suc cess of the performance. Finally The Tribune wishes to con gratulate and compliment the children of the public school that participated, Superintendent Valentine and all who assisted him in preparing for the enter tainment, upon the unqualified and unlimited success thereof. It was a rich treat, unique in school shows, and every moment was lively and interesting as promised. REPEATED ON SATURDAY NIGHT. So encouraging was the success of Friday evening, that on Saturday even ing the entire performance was repeated to a full house of even more enthusiasm than on the opening night. A number of new features were introduced .tableaux etc., and the programme was indeed given in better form than on the initial appearance. Indeed, the people of McCook are more in love with their public school than ever before; and their pride in the children and their instructors and the system is simply boundless. SHIRTS TO ORDER. Dress or negligee. Large line of sam ples to select from. We take your meas ure and guarantee fit ar.d prices. Famous Clothing Co. Bert White is sick with pneumonia. Monday, Captain Evans of the Hat field ranch sold a quarter section of 2-7 28 to Mitchell Esch of Beatrice for $2, 000 cash. ___ Max Wayson has opened a restaurant in his building on south Main street, first door south of Fenner’s harness shop, this week._ Farmers near Red Cloud have agreed to plant 100 acres to beets, in the spring, being encouraged by the results of last season’s efforts at sugar beet culture. A baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Elwood, close of last week. The little one has not been doing very well, however, we regret to note. Later— The little one has passed away. The engine on passenger train No. 5 blew out a cylinder head,Tuesday night, near Oxford but succeeded in pulling the train to McCook with the remaining cylinder.—Cambridge Kaleidoscope. Mayor Brewer thinks that Dr. Kay can be elected mayor if he will resign his position with the railroad company. But it is not altogether certain that the Doctor’s resignation is absolutely nec essary to his success. An additional wire enclosure has been placed around the cashier’s stand in the First National bank, to facilitate and further systematize the conduct of the business of that position in the handling of the bank’s cash etc. Agent Dan Gafford at Roseland sta tion was assaulted, a few days since, by Eugene Duncan of that place, with a knife. Gene has an idea that Dan is too sweet on his wife. Hence the scandal and attempted assault. The state will soon have the Decem ber semi-annual apportionment of $309, 000 ready for distribution among the various school districts. As usual it is smaller than the May apportionment, but compares favorably with that of last year. An exchange says that these new fang led, double-decked shoulders that the ladies are wearing, make it impossible for a near-sighted man to know whether he is meeting a woman or a load of hay. If the craze continues, some of our nar row-gauge walks will have to be widened or the men will have to take to the mid dle of the road. The gamblers’ war goes merrily on. On complaint of Samuel Hornback, James K. Ellis was again arrested, Tuesday, and brought before Squire Kelley charg ed with playing craps with Jack Hughes, John Doe, Richard Roe, etc. Ellis was placed on bonds in the sum of $200, with William Huber and A. F. Moore as sure ties, to appear at the next term of dist rict court. From County Clerk Roper’s annual report to the county commissioners we learn that the total receipts of his office for the past year were $3,298.69. His salary $1,500, deputy $700, assistant $600, leaving a net balance of $498.69 to go into the county general fund. The peo ple of this county may well feel proud of the shape in which this office has been conducted for there are no better kept set of records in the state—Inde pendent. Monday evening quite an enjoyable event took place at residence of George J. Burgess, where a few guests assembled to witness the marriage of Mr. Henry F. Strangway to Miss Mildred Thompson, both of Lansing, Colorado, Rev. Frank Durant uniting the happy couple with the impressive service of the Episcopal church. After congratulations, light refreshments were served, and after a little music, the bride and groom de parted with the best wishes of the as sembled guests. Last Sunday night, William Devine of Coleman precinct was taken suddenly and violently insane at his home, exhibiting his mental disorder by throwing the furniture and lamps at members of his household. The insane board consider ed his case Monday, and adjudged him insane. He was taken to Lincoln, Tues day night, for treatment. Mr. Devine has had trouble with his head for a con siderable time, the result of worrying over having some time in the past killed a man in self-defense. It is the hope of his many friends that his recovery may be rapid and complete, under the skill ful treatment of the asylum physicians. Governor Crounse yesterday- extended an unconditional pardon to Frank Hu ber, who was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for stealing $50 in pen nies from a Lincoln fruit dealer. The petition was based solely on Huber’s un soundness of mind and several physicians and others signed affidavits setting forth their belief in his insanity. He has at tempted to kill himself once or twice, the first time over a case of unrequited love. He has also affected to be deaf and dumb, but found his tongue after his re lease yesterday. His father was instru mental in securing the pardon and will take him to his home in Jefferson City, Mo. THE DEED IS DONE. | McCook’s A. O. U. W. Temple Dedi cated With Appropriate Ceremony. A GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT COMMEMORATED. On Monday the Workmen of McCook and Southwestern Nebraska celebrated the consummation of a great accomplish ment, in the dedication of their hand some and commodious temple building, corner of Main and Dennison. This for mal dedication was performed by t h e Grand Master Workman of the order, J. G. Tate of Lincoln, assisted by grand lodge officials from home and abroad, with appropriate ceremony, in the pres ence of a large number of Workmen from all over the southwestern part of the state, the exercises taking place in the temple hall. The exercises of the day began with the arrival of the special train from Hastings at prompt three o’clock, bring ing delegations, both large and small, from almost every town between here and Hastings. These delegations were met at the depot by a procession of local Workmen headed by the band, and uni formed members of the K. of P. and fire department, headed by the Pythian band, and were marched to the old lodge quarters in the Meeker building, where they broke ranks temporarily. At 4:30 a grand procession was formed of the visiting and local Workmen headed by the A. O. U. W. band and Holdrege’s uniformed Degree Team, and the K. of P. and members of the fire department, headed by the Pythian band, all in uni form. The order of march took in a good portion of the city; at completion of which the people separated until after supper, when they again came together at the temple hall to witness the formal dedicatory services by the Grand Master Workman and associates. This ceremony was interesting indeed as marking the completion of one of the finest temples in Nebraska,exhibiting in substantial brick the energy and enterprise of the Work men of this section of Nebraska, and es pecially of the citizens of McCook. Following this came the conferring of the second degree on candidates in the presence of members of the A. O. U. W. only. Then the public ex hibition of degree work by the Holdrege Degree Team. These meetings were numerously attended by members and visitors who thronged the commodious hall. Shortly- after nine there was an entire change of programme. Terpsichore was installed and presided over the subse quent proceedings till the approach of the king of day. Reizenstein’s orches tra provided the enthusiasm for the danc ing, which continued until four o’clock in the morning. The ball was a dressy, brilliant affair and was participated in by- a crowded house with every indica tion of pleasure. At 10:30 supper was announced and a grand rush was made for the dining hall, which was located in the south Main avenue store room of the temple. The ladies of the Degree of Honor Lad this important feature of the programme un der their immediate control. That they discharged their duty well goes without the saying, and the fact that 1,200 par took of their bouuty and delicacies shows that their efforts were appreciated. In fine the temple dedication was a most gratifying success in every respect, redounding to the credit of all interested in making the affair noteworthy and re presentive of the enterprise of the people. NOTES. That multitudinous Cambridge dele gation failed to materialize. There were forty-five people in the Arapahoe delegation, which was the largest in attendance from abroad. The decorations were rather meagre for so auspicious an occasion, and might easily have been improved upon at small expense. Minden lodge No. 99 was strongly represented by a 40-rod goat, which was a respected g iest of the occasion, and drew mightily. The appointment of grand medical ex aminer was not made, Monday, as was expected. Dr. J. H. Hall of Plattsmouth was here in his own behalf for the place. Twelve hundred people ate supper, which was served by the Degree of Hon or from 10:30 to 2:30. The rush at the announcement of supper was something tremendous and undignified. George F. Milbourn of Minden, su preme lepresentative; J. C. Hayes of Champion, grand overseer; Dr. D. B. Waggoner of Stamford, grand trustee; O. J. Van Dyke of Shelton, grand lecturer; Dr. McConaughy, York, ex-grand med ical examiner, were among the digni taries in attendance. The Edwards gambling place was closed by the constables last Friday night, and the valuable furnishings of the establishment were seized. This was done on complaint of William Huber, a friend of J. K. Ellis. Mr. Edwards has a hearing before Squire Berry today. Next week, he will have a hearing on the complaint made against him, first of this week, by W. O. Norval. J. K. Ellis also had another suit brought against him this week. In fact these suits and counter suits are coming so fast and fur j iously that the editor has hired a special reporter to look after them. REUGIOl’S MATTERS Remember the social by the ladies of the Episcopal guild, this evening, at the home of Mrs. Will Brown. The Episcopal ladies cleared about $25 at their supper in the old B. & M. meat market room, Monday. Regular services of the Episcopal church, both morning and evening,Sun day, in Masonic hall, by Rev. Frank Durant. Services in the Congregational church morning and evening, Sunday. Either Rev, Saunders of Denver of Rev. Taylor of Indianola will preach. The revival meetings being held in Mt. Zion church up in Coleman precinct are progressing with very encouraging results, between fifteen and twenty con versions being already reported. Mr. MacAyeal sent his declinature,this week, to the McCook church, as he did not see his way clear to force the sepa ration from his people here against their unanimous protest.—Cambridge Kalei doscope, Jan. 12 th. The Baptist brethren have arranged to have electric lights put into the Luth eran church, and by coming Sunday the church will be lighted by the incandes cent system of the city. This will be greatly appreciated by those who attend services at that church, to whom the old way of illumination has been a con stant source of discomfort and fear. A little girl had been rumaging in her mother’s trunk. There she found a “church letter” which her mother had neglected to present to the church in whose neighborhood she had moved. The little explorer rushed into her mother’s presence, shouting, “O, mam ma, I have found your religion in your trunk!” There is a needle-like point to that story for many people. Too often the neglected church letter comes to be about the only part of the old church life remaining. A trunk is a poor, dark, mothy place for one’s religion. Out into the light with it, where it too may shine and bring glory to God and help to men. Put in your church letter right away. —Selected._ Colonel Mitchell is mistaken. The printing only cost us a severe pain. The commissioners will likely bring their session to a close, this week. “The Lightning Rod Agent,” Thurs day evening next, January 25th, at opera house. Latter part of last week, Dr. Gage re moved a tumor from the eye of B. F. Clark’s baby. The members of the Perry school were the guests of the McCook school at the lantern entertainment, Friday evening. Mrs. Charles L. DeGroff gave a n elaborate one o’clock luncheon,Thursday afternoon, to quite a large company of lady friends. “The Lightning Rod Agent,” a four act comedy-drama, will be presented in McCook by local talent, assisted by I.M. Douglas and wife of the Douglas Comedy Co., on Thursday evening, January 25th. This paper has been designated as the official paper of Red Willow county by the commissioners, this week, which guarantees good service for this county, during the coming year. A fine, but slight, snowfall, Wednes day, which disappeared by evening. There was only one session of school on this account, as the storm threatened, about noon, to become quite heavy. G. W. Turaepy proposes to close the McCook and other roads across h i s claim. We shall be obliged to resort to the aerial railway yet, to get about the country.—Highland cor. Hayes Centre Times. I. M. Douglas and wife will appear in the thrilling four-act comedy-drama, “The Lightning Rod Agent,” in the op era house, January 25th. They will be supported by the best of our local talent. The play has been made famous by the great character comedian, John Dillon. Mr. Douglas will appear in the title role of K. G. Hopper, the agent, in which he will introduce the latest comic songs. The lecture in Meeker hall, last Satur day evening, on the new order, “The Star of Jupiter,” was well attended, and a favorable impression made upon the audience. Supreme Lecturer McBride set forth the purposes of the order in fine shape, and many determinations were formed to join the order, even by those who came to the lecture with ob jections in mind. The initial lodge will be the strongest at the outstart ever organized in McCook. On Thursday of this week the con tract was signed for the purchase of the Datis Rector farm, located one mile south of this city, and known as the Oliver farm, or the old Kelley tree claim. This is the finest farm on the bottom. The consideration was $4,500,which was a rare bargain, and the purchaser may well feel proud of it. Wm. Coleman made the sale, and the purchaser is Mr. S. G. Goheen, recently arrived from Iowa, and who owns a good farm a few miles north of McCook. They will move onto the newly acquired property about the first of March, which will make a handsome home. PEOPLE YOP KNOW Colonel LeHew was down at Lincoln on some dirvorce cases. J. E. Kelley went down to Lincoln Tuesday night, on business. Postmaster Clark was up from Bart ley to witness the dedication, Monday. Jasper N. Koontz of Hayes county gazed upon our greatness on dedication day. E. C. Ballew went down to Lincoln on some school land business, Tuesday night. L. H. Lawton, one of Red Willow’s first settlers, was up from Lincoln, Sat urday, on business. Dr. Tucker and wife, and Lee Arnett and wife came up from Lincoln, Sunday night, to the dedication. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. L. Waite arriv ed home, close of last week, from a pro tracted visit to Iowa relatives. L. Morse, politician, farmer, and all around smooth man. was with the elect, Monday, in the capacity of on-looker. F. G. Simmons, editor of the Ne braska Workman, and of the Seward Re porter, was one of our guests at the ded ication. Verlie Berry retired from Dr. Green’s employ, Saturday last. He ex pects to go to Chicago, about the middle of next month. Miss Sara Lowman left on No. 2 Wednesday morning, for Lincoln,where she expects to make friends and relatives an extended visit. Mrs. Patton arrived from Chicago, Tuesday night, and will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs.Charles Noble, for an indefinite period. Mrs.J.W. Dolan of Indianola has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. C. Burk ett, part of the week, coming up on Monday’s special. Ex-Treasurer Henton went down to Lincoln, Tuesday night, to settle with the state treasurer. Treasurer Barnes accompanied him. Sheriff Banks, Clerk Roper, Treas urer Barnes, Supt.Bayston, Ex-Treasurer Henton, Ex-Judge Keyes were among our Indianola guests, Monday. Sheriff Banks and deputy Babcock went down to Lincoln, Tuesday night, with William Devine, of Coleman pre cinct, who will be placed in the asylum for treatment. W. H. and J. M. Kilpatrick of Beatrice were present with us in the flesh, Saturday, being out on business connect ed with their stock and land interests in \ the Stinking Water country. Samuel McClay of Lincoln, ex-sher iff of Lancaster county, made proof on a timber culture entry, Tuesday, and with the following witnesses from Alma, Harlan county: John A. Gibson, Win field S. Farlee and H. T. Goodban. C. A. SCOTT came down from Denver last Friday evening, on a visit to rela tives and to look after his interests here. He will also visit relatives dowrn at Franklin during his few weeks stay. He reports Denver very quiet, but states that they all look for great activity when spring opens up. C. E. REED, the homely and good natured publisher of the Mirror, was among the Arapahoe delegates to t h e dedication. Charlie expects soon to be licking stamps in the home post office, and is getting the furr off the end of his tongue in pleasant anticipation of the fat-take. May his feet never grow smaller. Programme Of a meeting of “The Star of Jupiter” in the A. O. U. VV. hall, Saturday night, Jan. 20th, at 7:30, sharp: 1. Opening remarks by the Supreme Pres cient. 2. Lecture—by the Supreme Lecturer. 3. Ten minutes question box. 4. Applications for membership. 5. Obligation administered to candidates. 6. Ritual work exemplified by a select team, in the presence of those only who have paid their fees. 7. Election of officers. The banquet previously announced, is post poned until some future time. E. L. Waite is putting a cupalo on the pump house. He will shortly commence to build on his place near Cambridge. The high divides wiil in time see more or iess irrigation by water raised by windmills. This is now in vogue in parts of Kansas with satisfactory results. Joqn Barber,father of county surveyor Andrew Barber, died at the home of the latter Saturday. The funeral took place from the Congregational church Monday afternoon, Rev. Wm. Taylor, of Bartley, conducting the services. There was a large attendance, es pecially of the neighbors an J friends.—Indian ola Independent. The Chicago Inter Ocean, that great Repub lican newspaper, has not suffered by the recent era of financial depression, but has gone right along adding to its foundation stones—a large and substantial circulation—with a stride that under the circumstances is truly wonderful. At one time additions to the subscription list were coming at the rate of 800 to 1,100 per day for the daily issue, and as high as 1,500 per day for the Weekly Inter Ocean. The result of this is to place it easily at the head of the list of great Chicago newspapers. It is certainly a good, clean, family newspaper of the highest order. A Circular Letter. Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 4, '94. Since many questions have arisen re garding the matter of transfer of district funds from one district to another under the provisions of the act permitting pupils to attend school in a neighboring district, beg leave to call attention t o the following: 1. The county superintendent makes the apportionment of school funds i 11 exactly the same manner in every re spect as heretofore; that officer has noth ing whatever to do ill making the trans fer of funds from district to district ex cept to advise the district officers of tile manner of procedure. 2. Each child attending school in a neighboring district under the provisions of this act carries with him his share of the fund apportioned by the state super intendent to his county, and not h i s share of the money apportioned by the county superintendent; the money ap portioned by the county superintendent includes more than the “state apportion ment,” while the money to which such children are entitled is the share of the "state apportionment” only. The sum to which child is entitled is the same as the “rate per child” a s shown in the notice of apportionment sent by the state superintendent to the county superintendent semi-annually. A. K. Goudy, Supt. Pub. Inst. School Law Decisions. In answer to questions Superintendent Goudy has issued the following decisions: 1. A contract to teach made with one who does not hold a certificate in force at the time such contract is made will not bind the district and is the personal con tract of the members of the board sign ing such contract. 2. The contract with a teacher is terminated whenever such teacher is discharged for incompetence. 3. The school house is built with public funds for school purposes, a n d the board has no right to permit its use for any purpose that w'ill interfere with its use for the school. 4. A vote of the district is not neces sary on a question of refunding district bonds that have matured and are still unpaid. [Sections 4247-4259, Cobbev.and session law's of 1893.] 5. The new attendance law makes no distinctions as to kinds of districts; i t applies to all. 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 Xndianola, Neb., on February 1st, 1894, commenc ing at 10 o’clock a.m., 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 w-agon; 1 top buggy; 2 new steel 4-sectiou harrows; I new disk harrow; 2 new cultivators; 2 go-devils; 1 stirring plow; 1 Jay I. Cast plow; 1 new riding plow; 1 riding lister; about ten tons of good hay and other things too numerous to mention. Terms: All sums of f5 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. Court Calendar. Chase.—February 19, December 3. Juries, February 20, December 4. Dundy.—April 9, December 10. Juries, April 10, December IT. Furnas.—February 5, September 17. Juries, February 6, September 18. Frontier.—March 5, October 15th. Juries, March 6, October 16th. Gosper.—April 23, November 12th. Juries, April 24, November 13. Hayes.—April 30, October 8. Juries, May 1, October 9. Hitchcock.—May 14, October 29th. Juries, May 15, October 30. Red Willow,—March 19, December 17. Juries, March 20, December 18. The Cospel Truth. It is mighty mean, says the Nemaha Advertiser, to patronize a merchant who will trust you to get so far in debt t o him that you are ashamed to go see him and then go and spend your cash some where else where you could not get credit, but there are people who do it. The honorable way would be to spend your cash with the merchant who trust ed you even if you never expected to square up the old account. The Home Market. Oats.30 Wheat . .35 to .45 Corn.20 Potatoes .80 Hogs $4-35 Hav. $6 to $8 Steers S3 to $4 Cows, $1.75 to $2.00 Butter.15 Eggs. .15 Flour . .80 to $1-5° Feed ... 70 to .80 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. £»“Hocse For Sale—Terms easy. Apply to W. H. Davis. J. W. Den and J. T. McEvoy were transact ing business before the McCook land office Monday and Tuesday, also making atrip to Imperial.—Mirror. George S. Johnson is suffering with a very sore hand, and under the doctor's care.