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EASTER TIDE. Beautiful and Appropriate Exer cises of The Day. We have once more experienced with grateful hearts the glory of the Easter festival, the festival of the risen Christ. The joyous triumphs of I’alm Sunday, the sacred hours of holy week, have fin ally merged into the fragrance and the flowers, the music and the message, the hope and the joy of Easter. Nothwithstanding the fact that the weather was somewhat raw the exercises of the several churches were well attend ed—perhaps the day has never been more generally or more heartily cele brated—a matter of congratulation and gratification we take it. The church buildings were beautifully decorated for the event; and special music, vocal and instrumental, was ren dered. In fact everything was done to heighten and accentuate the day. At the FIRST BAPTIST church, Elder McBride delivered an elo quent and thoughtful sermon in the morning on "The Resurrection of Christ the Eoundation of the Christian Relig ion.” The uncomfortable condition of the house made the evening service im possible—which was generally regretted, as all present in the morning were anx ious to hear the evening topic, "The Resurrection of Christ the Disappoint ment and Overthrow of his Enemies.” There was also special music for the oc casion. AT THE METHODIST CHURCH. Tile Epworth league opened its regular service at 6:30, Miss Montie Tulleys, teacher. Subject: "Esther, or Risking all for God." Miss Tulleys read an interesting paper telling the story of the Jewish people, during their captivity. Special music had been prepared for the occasion,from the Cantata of Esther,commencing with Mordecai’s solo, where he begs the beau tiful queen to go unto the king, in be half ol her people. The solos of the king, queen Esther, Mordecai, Haman and his wife Zerish, were rendered in an acceptable manner. The exercises closed with the quartet: "Do I Wake, or am I Dreaming?” The Sunday school choir then took its place, and the missionary programme, prepared for Easter by the Sunday school, was given. The music was good and the children came promptly for ward with their exercises, which were instructive and entertaining. The offering was liberal, and satisfied those who had the work in charge. The church was tastefully decorated, and in spite of the cold, many a flower bright ened the scene, with its beauty and fra grance. AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH. The Episcopal services in Masonic hall, Easter day, were qnite elaborate, con sidering the circumstances—hall effects never being fully what Easter calls for. The rostrum at the west end was com pletely banked with flowers, and a long and artistic musical programme carried out: Hymn. Christ, our Lord is. .Risen Today. Chant . Christ, our Passover is Sac rificed for Us . Gregorian. Te Deum . Jackson. Julilate Brown. Hymn O, Could I Speak His Match . . .less Praise. Sermon.Rev. Durant. Hymn The Strife is O’er, the . . . . Battle Won. Anthem—He is Risen. Clare. The choir was composed of Miss Ell lington Wilson, soprano; Miss Maud Burgess, soprano; J. S. LeHew, tenor; Orlo LeHew, bass; Mrs. A. J. Clute, alto; Rev. Frank Durant, baritone; Miss Clara LeHew, organist. first congregational. The usual morning services were held, Rev. Preston preaching on "The Risen Life” to a good audience of interested hearers. But the special exercises of the day were held in the evening, and the edi fice was crowded on this occasion. The following meritorious and interesting programme was rendered: March. By the children Coronation . 200 Prayer. . By Rev. Preston. Song. .No. 144. Scripture.... Mrs. Noren’s class. Greeting .Roy Stanley. Song .- . . .By the Choir Easter History.Lizzie Ritchie. Song.... By Mrs. Ganschow’s class. Recitation. . .Allie Harris. Song, No. 50 . .By the School. Collection $$$$$$$$$ "The Morning Stars Sang Together. Misses Maggie Etter, Ona Simons, Ethel Oyster, Stella Norval, Myrtle Myers, Vica Ballew, Flora Wheaton and Maud Doan .with mandolin obli gato by B. J. Sutton. Song and Recitation By Six Girls and two Boys. Song No. 132. Recitation. .Miss Norma Noble. Duet.Sarah Oyster and Jas. Borneinan. Recitation. By five Little Girls. Song.... by the Choir. Distribution of Souvenirs. Benediction. MUSIC. Mr. J. P. Lindsay. .Leader. Miss Pearl Brewer Organ. Mr. B. J. Sutton.Violin. Miss Hallie Bomgardner . . . 2d Violin. Mr. F. A. Pennell.Trombone. The floral and other decorations were upon an elaborate and beautiful scale— perhaps never excelled in the city for taste fill ness and propriety—and the ef fect was quite charming indeed. There are a few people in McCook like this: "There is a man in our town Who has the weather pat; When the blizzard flag he sees afloat lie hunts his wide straw hat.” And then again its different. A Distinct Success. The postponed Christian Endeavor concert held in the Lutheran church, Tuesday evening, was quite well attend ed and greatly enjoyed. Some features of the program were of universal merit and were warmly enchored—Mr. John son particularly receiving much a p plt sc. The entire program showed careful and thorough preparation. The promoters of the concert are subjects for congratulation upon its excellence and success. They had a pleasant social dance at the home of Ben Martz in west McCook, Wednesday evening. ---■ Stock your rough land with sheep. They will more than pay the interest and taxes on the laud. The case of John Brewer versus George Shaffer, larceny, was dismissed before Squire Berry-, Tuesday. Observe the new advertisement of Leach, the jeweler If you want a first class ring, see his line. J. B. Meserve has presented the city school library with the complete issues of the Century magazine for eleven years,—a gift which is doubtless greatly appreciated by the pupils. — The parents and brothers of Ira Casey’, deceased, have arrived from Missouri and gone to housekeeping in James Har ris’ dwelling in east McCook. If Pete happens to know of it you will find it in the Times. If it happens you will always find it in The Tribune, which weekly’ gives more news than ( both its local contemporaries combined. The difference between James Elwood and James McAdams was arbitrated by Larry Rooney and Ed.Harmon,Monday. The case involved settlement for some ditch fluming built by Elwood for Mc Adams. *. With Republicans and Democrats on both Republican and Citizens tickets it seems to The Tribune that there is small room for any such rancorous part isan stuff as characterized the official organ, last week. Very small. Every time a cesspool is sunk in the more crowded business portion of our city, the pressing necessity of an early provision of sewerage is accentuated. It cannot long be deferred, if the increase in water closets, bath tubs, etc., contin ues. In Hayes county, Nebraska, according to the American Newspaper Directory for 1894, now in press, the Hayes Centre j Republican has a larger regular issue than any other paper. Advertising rates 1 made known on application. Messrs. Allen and Vincent, first of the week, disposed of the 150 head of steers they have had fed during the winter near Cedar Bluffs, Kansas, to F. S. Wilcox, who at once placed them on the market. There were seven carloads in all. Wednesday, an Arabian peddler was brought before Police Judge Berry and the Judge elevated his voice high enough to fine the erring Knight $5.00 and costs for canvassing in the city without lic ense. The Arab is a member of a party of four males and one female that has been peddling trinkets and notions in the city, this week. The fly has has arrived. He isn't wel come either. We may as well be direct and blunt in stating it. He sings the same exasperating song; he is as impu dent as of yore; his researches are as im pertinently energetic and exacting, and his feet as hot as during the sweltering heat of August. He is the tantalizing camp follower of Spring’s delightful train. ..... . . They are now engaged in putting in 500 acres more to alfalfa, this spring, down at the Hatfield ranch. In addition Hatfield pere has just arranged for turn ing over about 500 acres of sod, this spring, and work will be commenced at once. Oscar Russell and William Sprague will each put three or four teams to work on this job. It is proposed to make Hatfield ranch a model alfalfa and stock farm, and they are going about it systematically to achieve the | end. _ An article, which promises to stir ! thinking American people to the very core, appears in the April number of the Chicago Magazine of current topics, un der the title of “The case of the Crack er,” from the pen of the well-known ■writer, Dr. H. W. Taylor. This writer sees portents of the gravest nature in the present social and labor status of the south, conditions which he graphically traces to their fountain-head in the ins titution of slavery, and which emanci pation has intensified instead of amelio rating. It is owing to this that the wri ter, who evinces a masterful knowledge of the subject which he discusses, fore shadows the gravest consequences to the nation. Send 15c for a copy. $1.50 a year. RELIGIOUS MATTERS. Bishop Graves and Rector Durant have been absent at Trenton, Haigler and Imperial, this week, on business of the Episcopal church. Rev. Durant went to Trenton, Tues day morning, and after holding services, assisted Bishop Graves in the marriage of Miss Lulu Wade and Mr. Amos A. Elliott, both of the conut} -seat. The Dunkards have begun a series of meetings at the Mt. Hope school house conducted by the Rev. Stanbaugh, of McCook. The meetings are to continue for some time.—Stoekville Republican. The Congregational Sunday school de sires to thank the friends who kindly contributed to the succes of the musical programme, at the Easter exercises, also the High school lantern managers, and McCook Electric Light Co , for valuable assistance rendered. Rt. Rev. A. R. Graves of Kearney,will occupy the Episcopal pulpit next Sun day morning and evening. There will be a celebration of the Holy Commun ion, after morning services. The Easter musical programme will be repeated. Services at II and 7:30 o'clock. At the M. E. church April rst, 1894. Sunday school at 10 a. rn.; sermon at 11 a. m.; Junior league, 3 p. m.; Epworth league at 6:30 p. ni. In the evening there will be a union temperance meet ing in the Baptist church, sermon by Rev. Preston. A. W. Coffman, Pastor. How to Vote. Tuesday. Inasmuch as both the Republican and the Citizens tickets are pretty evenly made up of Republicans and of Dem ocrats The Tribune does not feel justi fied in making a partizan campaign of the city election. Furthermore we are not disposed to foment factionalism with in party or community. Again the tick ets are both made up of good citizens who have the interests of the city at heart, and in any event our material matters will not suffer. And it may not be claim ed that there is any moral issue involved or principle at stake. Hence The Tri bune will leave the selection of munici pal officers to the voters of the city with out much of advice on its part, of a frantic nature at least. Just calmly sur vey the situation. Then go to the polls, next Tuesday and vote pretty much as you please. You can’t blunder serious ly. In the language of the late lamented Paranoic Pete: “Let reason be your guide.” “Don’t let prejudice cloud reason.” “Read before you vote.” Etc. Easter at St- Patrick's. There was the usual solemn celebra tion of the great festival of the church, Sunday morning, by the Rev. Father Hickey, with special music by a select choir. The altar decorations were ex quisite,and the occasion was one of deep solemnity and interest. There was a large attendance of parishioners and vis itors. For the first time in a century and a half Easter Sunday this year fell on “La dy” day—the anniversary of the annun- j ciation of the Virgin Mary. This is a fixed date in the ecclesiastical calendar, the festival ocurrring always on March 25, while Easter, which is dependent on the moon the vernal equinox, may come I as early as March 22 or as late as April 25- _ A Narrow Escape. Haskill Tirrill of Valley Grange pre cinct met with an accident, Wednesday ; afternoon, in which he escaped death by | a very narrow margin. He was out duck hunting. While carrying a double barreled shot gun on his arm—both ham mers cocked—one of the barrels was dis charged. The rebound of the gun threw the weapon back against the foot of little Robert Hill who was with him, and in some manner the other barrel was dis charged, the contents lodging in Tirrill’s arm. The fact that Tirrill had on quite a number of garments perhaps alone saved him: as it was, however, he was quite painfully injured. Dr. Gage has the case in charge. Their Easter Ball. The Easter ball given by the A. O. U. W. band, Monday night, in the Temple hall, was a delightful affair, and was fairly well attended. It is pronounced one of the most enjoyable dances of the reason. Music was provided by their own orchestra, which is rapidly coming to the front among our musical organiz ations. The band also played a few choice selections on the street before the ball. Refreshments were served b y Gray & Marsh. It was altogether quite a successful and felicitous occasion, all of which the boys deserved. Warren Withdraws. At the instance of his business super iors, U. J. Warren, close of last week, formally withdrew from the race for councilman in the First ward. To fill this vacancy in the Citizens ticket, George E. Johnston’s name was promptly certified up to the city clerk by petition. The Citizens ticket, if anything, is strengthened by this change. Mr. John ston is one of the largest property hold ers in the First ward, and one of its most enterprising and popular citizens. ■ MEETS THE CRIM MESSENGER While Seeking for Health in Balmy California. This community was most painfully anil profoundly shocked, last Saturday afternoon, by the announcement of the sudden death of Albert H. Harnes, treas urer of Red Willow county, at Flag staff, Arizona, at two o'clock. The de ceased was en route to California for the benefit of his sadly impaired health. Shortly before noon, Saturday, he was taken from the train at Flagstaff in a dying condition, and in a few hours his spirit had winged its flight to its Maker. His last hours were made as comfortable as possible by a Knight Templar at that point, who prepared the remains for shipment and accompanied them to Den ver, where they were met by Sir Knights Low-man, Ballew, Eskey and Easterday of St. John Commandery of our city,and escorted to Indianola for burial. I he funeral was held m the Congre gational church at lndianola, Wednes day afternoon, at 2 o’clock, being at tended by a large outpouring of people from all over the county. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Howard S. Mac.Ayeal of Cambridge, being assisted by Rev.George Taylor of lndianola. The remaining services at the church were then conducted by St. John Command er}- of our city, of which the deceased was a member, and who, with many citizens from McCook, attended the same in a body—a special car being run to lndianola, Wednesday, for their ac commodation. These Masonic services as well as those at the grave were im pressive and beautiful, the effect being heightened by the splendor of knightly uniform and armor. Besides many mem bers of the Blue lodge at lndianola, and of the lodge here marched in the lengthy procession that followed the remains to their last resting place. The floral offerings—that of the cross and the crown especially—being of ex quisite beauty. The several county offices were closed all day in honor of the deceased treas urer’s treasured and respected memory. And quite a number of Indianola’s bus iness men closed their doors in the after noon during the services. Albert H. Barnes was born in Alle gheny City, Pennsylvania, August 7th, 1861. Died at Flagstaff, Arizona, March 24th, 1S94. Has been a resident of Red Willow county for the past nine or ten years. Being deputy county clerk for three successive terms. Was elected county treasurer last fall. He was an efficient and popular official. A ster ling citizen, and a loving and beloved son and brother. The Tribune desires to express for the people of this county, and for itself, to the bereaved and disconsolate par ents, sister and brother of the departed, the deepest and tenderest sympathy. •‘Now to the health of this fair land A bumper big we'll toss; The land where ever}’ man’s a king And every tenth a boss.” Tony Griffin is on the sick list, this week. Dr. Gage operated on B. F. Clark's son, Tuesday, for an abscess. Neglect not to register, if you have not performed that important duty. The new paper at Danbury is expected to make its bow to the public, next week. The Sunnyside dairy's new wagon is a beauty in its yellow and black. Quite esthetic, to be sure. The suit of James Kelley against Rob ert Moore, was continued before Squire Berry until April 7th. Frank Burgess has moved his plumb ing establishment to the basement of the Pliiilips-Meeker building, this week. The Amateur club announces the pro duction of “Home Ties” in the opera house, this evening. Tickets 25 and 35 cents. Register tomorrow! It is the last op portunity you will have before the spring election, April 3d. If you have moved since you last registered get a certificate of removal and fi!e it where you now be long. _ The McCook Tribune speaks of an “ocular illusion.” What’s the matter with an “optical delusion” brother Kim mell?—Hayes Centre Republican. Nothing for which a man should de- i sire crucifixion, Judge: but the former has the advantage over the latter of be ing correct. _ Mr. Nason A. Crawford and Miss Anna M. Kalina were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents near Hayes Centre, Tuesday afternoon of this week. They have gone to house-keeping in one of Mrs. Vina Wood's cottages, and will be at home to their friends after April first. The Tribune offers its congratulations. The unequalled sources of political in formation claimed by Paranoic Pete, doubtless consist in his unequalled fa cilities in bone carrying—in which de lightful occupation he has practically no competition. As a fake interviewer and a violator of personal and private confi dences he is marvelous and unrivaled. And as a would-be dictator he is puny and puerile. i PEOPLE YOU KNOW. John Show buried an infant child,last Friday. CapT. K. O. Phillips, Lincoln, is in the city, today. L. Roy Allen has retired from the company’s employ. A. M. Drew arrived home Sunday night, from Omaha. Judge Benson was down from Haig ler, Tuesday evening. J. A. Buckley was a Lincoln visitor, Tuesday of this week. Dr. Hall was up the Frenchman, Tuesday, on special business. Mrs. RushworTH, Supt. Valentine’s aged mother, is among the ill. Jerome Lewis has been the guest of his brother William, this week. J. W. Dolan was up from Indianola briefly, Sunday night, on business. Francis Osborn has moved north of Oxford and will farm this season. County Clerk Roper was up from Indianola, last night, on business. V. Franklin had business in In dianola, and the east end on Sunday. Unci.E Jim Hill is back in Red Wil low' county again. The east did not suit him. A. Vincent came in from Brighton, Iowa, first of the week, on cattle bus iness. J. A Cordeal came home, Wednesday night, from a business visit up in Custer County. J. H. Goodrich, the Holdrege land man, was in the valley’s metropolis, Sunday. P. A. WELLS went down to C ! ay county, Tuesday evening, on business matters. Fowler Wilcox went in to Omaha, 1 Wednesday morning, with a shipment of cattle. Clyde Allen w'ill depart, Monday, for Grand Island, to enter a business col lege there. Miss Mollie Houghland is down ] from Blackwood, Hitchcock connty, re j ceiving medical treatment. E. F. Flitcraft has taken his broth I er-m-law, Mr. Clark, into partnership ir. the Riverside dairy business. II. P. Hallock of the Omaha type foundry is up the valley on business. Mrs. Hallock accompanies him. W. T. Henton was in the metropolis ! Monday, doing a little figuring on the : county treasurership appointment. Dr. and Mrs. W. A. DeMay were | with us briefly, Tuesday afternoon, driv ing back to Danbury in the evening. James Cooper was down from near Max, Saturday, and had Dr. Gage re ^ move a chicken bone from his throat. | Mrs. J. W. Dolan and a number of the boys were up from Indianola, yester day, guests of her sister, Mrs. E. C.Burk ett. Mr. John Stewart is here from Eas ton, Pennsylvania, looking after his ranch and stock interests over on Dry creek. George Reed, a former citizen ol Driftwood precinct, was down from Wauneta. first of the week, on some business. Prof. Smith, principal of the Indian ola schools, visited the McCook schools, Monday,—the county-seat schools hav ing a vacation, this week. Tobe Welch, who was up from Paw nee county, last week, looking after the renting of his place here, returned east on Monday evening’s passenger. C. S. White is back from Michigan, j and will stay on his farm near Banks | ville. He is quite satisfied to live in the j west since spending a little over a vear ! in Michigan. Sir Knights G. S. Bishop, J. J. Lamborn and F. W. Eskey of Indianoia, attended divine services here, Sunday, with St. John Commandery, of which they are members. Sir Knight J. T. Bullard of Pali sade, attended divine services here Eas ter Sunday with members of St. John Commandery of our city. Mrs. Bullard accompanied him. J. P. SQUIRE, who has been here two or three days on business, was joined by his wife and family, last night, from Beatrice, and they left on the same train for Los Angeles, Cal. Miss Mary Fee departed, Sunday morning, for Milo, Iowa, where she will visit a sister for a few weeks. She will also visit briefly in Tekamah, this state, on her way back. Miss Fee expects to open up a down-town music room upon her return. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Spearman were summoned to Chicago, Saturday night, by the announcement of the death of Mrs. Spearman’s aged father. Thomas Lonergan, one of Chicago’s respected and wealthy citizens, who passed away on that day with an attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Spearman has the profound sym pathy of this community. Look Us Over. I have for snlc, in addition to all lots in McCook evened hy the Lincoln Land Company, a number of choice residences and business lots, among others: No. hi—5 roomed residence on Man chester Avenue. No. fii—8 roomed residence on Main Avenue. No. 63—Two choice east front lots 011 Melvin street, opposite high school. No. 64—Small residence on McDowell street, only (350.00, a bargain. No. 65—8 roomed residence on Monroe street, first class property; close in. No. 66—The Dr. Davis residence, cor ner Marshall and Dolan streets. No. 67—8 roomed residence corner Douglass and Monmouth streets. All bargains. Prices and terms made known 011 application. J. E. KKLLRV, Office First National Bank Building, ground floor. The Citizens Ticket. For Mayor—W. T. Coleman. For Clerk—G. I,. Ktter. For Treasurer—K. L. Lay cock. For Police Judge—A. A. Hackman. For Engineer—C. H. Meeker. For Councilman, First Ward—George E. Johnston. For Councilman, Second Ward—C. FI. Pope. For Members of Board of Education— C. M. Noble and Z. L. Kay. The Home Market. Oats .30 Corn 23 Hogs $4.25 Steers £jto $3.50 Butter.15 Flour .80 to $1.50 Wheat . .35 to .45 Potatoes........go Hay. $6 to $8 Cows, $1.75 to $2.00 Eggs.15 Feed.70 to .80 Wyandotte Eggs for Sale. Eggs of the celebrated S. L. Wyan dotte chickens for sale—ft for sitting of fifteen. Six sittings for $5. Leave orders at C. M. Noble's or Tint Tri bune office. Benj. Baker. Irrigated Garden Tracts. I iiave for sale, on easy terms, 5 and 10 acre tracts, on- mile from McCook, with permanent water rights. Just the thing for market gardening. J. K. Kei.LEY, Office First National Bank Building. Farm For Sale. North half N. IC.J4 Sec. 3T, township A, range 29; lying about four miles north of McCook, Nebraska; price $10 pet acre. Address, J. W. IJoean, No. 43-3L Indianola, Neb. 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. The councilmanic body was in regular session,Wednesday evening, a full board being present. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Bill of C. I’. Viland for removing useless dogs, $6. allowed. There was considerable talk over the proposed electric light franchise ordinance, but no definite action was taken. In fact it does not seem prob able that the ordinance in its present form at least will ever pass. After some rambling general talk an adjournment was taken. Abstracts of title will be furnished promptly and accurate by C. T. Bkggs. Beaver City experienced the worst fire of its history, Sunday afternoon. A half block was destroyed. Last Friday, Dr. Gage was called up to Max to operate on Dr. Price for an abscess in the throat. County commissioners’ proceedings may be found in official completeness on our inside pages. Last week’s Tribune has been quite generously and gratifyingly commented upon by our readers and patrons. Which we appreciate. At the Baptist church morning sub ject: “How to know God.” Union temperance meeting in the evening, ad dressed by Rev. Preston. The Danbury News, undnr the management of Al. Smith, of Wilsonvilled, is billed to ap pear on or about April 1st. A more opportune time could not have been selected.—Indian j o!a Courier. Strayed—My large St. Bernard dog strayed from the city, Wednesday. A suitable reward will be paid for the re turn of the animal. W. H. Edwards. Corner Madison aud Dodge. Little Robbie Simonson from eastern Nebraska who is visiting relatives near the city, cut off one of his big toes with a spade, Tuesday. The doctor put it in place again, and hopes to reunite the ■ parts. If not amputation will be neces sary. A delightful reception was tendered Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Crawford, last even ing, at the capacious home of Mrs. Vina Wood. Cards, social chat, refreshments etc., made up a felicitous evening. There was quite a large attendance of I neighbors and friends of the newly wed j ded couple. 1