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About The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936 | View Entire Issue (May 4, 1894)
TWELFTH YEAR. McCOOK, RED WILLOW COUNTY, NEBRASKA. FRIDAY EVENING. MAY 4, 1894. NUMBER 50, THE IRRIGATION CONVENTION. The Work of Education In Matters of Irrigation Commenced. The convention which closed, last eve ning, while not all the success that its promoters had hoped it might be, was yet helpful to the cause of irrigation, good seed was sown, and the work of education set in motion. The principal thing attained was the organization of the Southwestern Nebraska Irrigation Association, and its development and influence will yet work out great results for irrigation and this section of state. Following we give a brief summary of the proceedings: The opening session of the irrigation convention was held in Menard’s opera house, Wednesday morning. Chairman C. J. Ryan of the executive committee called the meeting to order. Col. J. S. LeHew, secretary of the committee, at the secretary’s desk. A temporary or ganization was effected by the election of Peter Campbell of Wray, Colorado, as temporary president; C. H. Meeker of McCook, Nebraska, as temporary vice president; J. S. LeHew and O. M. Peter son of McCook, Nebraska, as secretary and assistant respectively. Short speeches were made by I. A. Fort of North Platte, president of the Nebraska irrigation association; H. H. Benson, S. P. Hart and H. H. Pickens of McCook, Nebraska. After which an adjournment was taken until 8 o’clock in the evening when the regular work of the convention was taken up. T. he afternoon hours were pleasantly and profitably spent in visiting the Meeker ditch, a few miles south of the city, the delegates and visitors being guests of our citizens. Quite a number of carriage loads enjoyed the occasion of seeing in practical operation, on several farms southwest of the city, the most succesful ditch now in operation in southwestern Nebraska. The regular programme was taken up at the evening session, which opened with an address of welcome from the lips of Mayor Kelley, who welcomed the members of the convention to the hos pitality and freedom of the city in a very neat address. Judge H. H. Benson of Haigler respond ed to the address in a most eloquent manner, drawing an enrapturing picture of the future Southwestern Nebraska under the stimulating and certain bless ings of applied irrigation. On behalf of the McCook club, Hon. J. P. Lindsay extended to the delegates the courtesies and privileges of the club rooms. Supplementing his remarks by some general and practical observations on the question of irrigation. The evening session closed with the ad dress on “Water Supply in Southwestern Nebraska and the Semi-Arid Region,” by President I. A. Fort of the Nebraska irrigation association. Mr. Fort merely touched on the topic of water supply; stating that he thought we had water enough to irrigate a million acres, if in telligently applied. He then spoke at some length upon the objects and pur poses of the state irrigation association, giving facts and plans which he thought would bring western and central Nebras ka into prominence, not only from an irrigation standpoint, but in a general commercial way. Before adjourning till Thursday morn ing the following committee was ap pointed on permanent organization: I. A. Fort of Lincoln county, J. W. Cole of Hitchcock county, L. Morse of Dun dy county. At ten o’clock Thursday morning, the convention reassembled. In the absence of several parties on the programme, the session proceeded somewhat irregularlv. The morning session was occupied by a sort of a school of irrigation. “Applied Irrigation” was discussed in a practical way by L. Morse of Dundy county. “Intensive Farming and Horticulture” was the subj'ect of M. C. Maxwell’s talk. These and other topics were generally discussed, and in some instances with considerable enthusiasm. J. W. Cole of Hitchcock county, Samuel Porter of Dundy county and John Evans of Lincoln county took active and instructive parts in the discussion. First thing on the programme after the noon hour was the perfecting of a temporary organization. The report of ► the committee was called for and adopt ed unanimously as follows: President, L. Morse of Dundy county; Vice President, S. P. Hart, of Red Willow county; Recording Secretary, A. L. King of Hitchcock county; Treasurer, E. D. Willetts of Harlan county; This was supplemented by talks and discussions on various topics by Messrs. Morse, Pickens, Douglass, and Caldwell of the Denver News. Which closed the afternoon session. The A. O. U. W. band enlivened this meeting with a number of selections of music. The evening and closing session of the convention was somewhat informal, the delegates being weary and the work fin ished for the most part. Two or three short addresses were delivered, and the usual thanks expressed. The rest of the evening was delightfully filled in by the music of the valley’s peerless Pythian band. _ Good writing paper ten cents a quire at this office. For Rent—Three rooms over Mc Millen’s drug store. Remember, if you want an abstract, that C. T. Beggs is a bonded abstracter. Kallstedt, the tailor, makes an an nouncement, this week. Don’t fail to see his stock. Bicycle raffling has become the popu lar way for the many to buy a cycle for the lucky one. Robert Bush of Trenton and Ira Lamb of Benkelman were visitors to the irri gation convention. The contest of the Anson Kanouse claim claimed the attention of the local officials close of last week. The fact that Councilman Pope quali fied, last week, doubtless upset a few calculations more or less fine. Fifteen (15) cents will buy a box of nice writing paper at this office, con taining 24 sheets of paper and 24 envel opes. The upreme court has reversed the decision of the district court in Smith vs. Spalding error from Red Willow county. The report of the Farmers and Merch ants bank, in this issue, shows that insti tution to be in a good and prosperous condition. Wanted—Good men to represent us in this territory. Experience not neces iaary. Plymouth Rock Pants Co., 408 N. 16th street, Omaha, Neb. McCook will provide her usual • quota of orators for Decoration day: Squire Berry will deliver the oration at Benkel man, and Judge Benson at Red Cloud. Michael O’Leary of the St. Charles hotel, McCook, was a city visitor, Mon day. He says that he is doing well in the hotel business.—Indianola Courier. Things seem to be coming our way. The late rains have been encouraging and stimulating all around. Their con tinuance will place Southwestern Neb raska strictly “in it.” Ticket 49 drew the Rambler bicycle Tuesday evening at LaTourette’s. V. H. Garrett, a traveler for a St. Louis shoe house, was the lucky man. The ticket cost him 49 cents, and the Rambler was listed at $125.00. It is understood President and Mrs. Cleveland will spend a part of the sum mer at Nebraska City, the guests of Secretary Morton. Extensive improve ments are being made on Arbor Lodge, the Secretary’s country place. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Rev. Alfred Deletzke, pastor of the German Lutheran church of our city, and Miss Emma Grovert of Trenton. The ceremony will take place on the 15th instant at residence of bried’s parents at Trenton. We understand that the road leading northwest from the city will likely be closed to travel—not of course being a laid out road; and that an effcrt is being made to secure a public road lead ing south from the southeast corner of the George E. Johnston farm, and con necting with Dennison street. With a general complaint of hard times and lack of work why should so many people desecrate Sunday with their la bor, as was the case in various portions of the city, last Sunday? Not only is it contrary to law, but it is in defiance of healthy moral sentiment. The perform ance of any bnt absolutely necessary labor on Sunday should be frowned down. It is inexcusable, from any stand point. J.A. Piper, of Alma, was at yesterday’s meeting. Perry L. Hole, the Arapahoe bank er, came up to the metropolis, Wednes day evening. Jambs Gibson, of Exeter, this state, traveling salesman for Kimball Bros, of Lincoln, was a business visitor, first of the week. Miss Louie Starbuck is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Goodwin, at South Omaha. She expects to be absent about two months. J. N, Koontz and A. B. Heath came up from Lincoln, Wednesday evening, to take in the closing day of the irriga tion meeting. PEOPLE YOU KNOW. Bedford Brown is up from Hastings, guest of S. P. Hart. Miss Lowman is confined to her bed with a very severe cold. «* Mrs. Falkner of Hastings is guest of her sister, Mrs. Clute. Mr. Hocknell arrived home, Satur day morning, in improved health. George F. Milbourn of 'Minden was a Commercial house guest, Sunday. J. H. WlNTERSTEEN represented the State Journal Co. at this port, last Fri day. P, A. WELLS was among the pilgrims to Hayes Centre, Monday, to attend court. Mrs. Albert McMillen went up to Trenton, Wednesday, on a visit to her father. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bigler and James Burke of Imperial were our guests, Monday. O. D. Mosher and wife of the couuty seat were guests of W. M. Anderson, Tuesday. Ed. BallEw went into Omaha, Tues day morning, on revenue business with his chief. Judge Keyes and Mr. Holland of Indianola were among the irrigationists, Wednesday. C. G. Chandler, the Macomb, 111., horseman, arrived in the city, Tuesday, on business. Alex. Stewart was up from Wytnore, Monday, looking after his busines in terests here. Dr. Beck and Druggist Shafer of the county-seat enjoyed city life early part of the week. Miss Watson will leave for her home in Grand Island, tomorrow, on a two weeks’ vacation. F. C. Ayer, representing Fairbanks, Morse & Co. of Omaha, was here during the convention. L. G. Ruggers of county Dundy and legislative fame was among the irriga tionists, yesterday. E. E. Lesh, manager of the York newspaper union, had business here, Friday evening last. Mrs. W. S. CornuTT of Culbertson was the guest of Mrs. W. C. LaTourette, Monday and Tuesday. Deacon Morlan and Mayor Kelley attended court at Hayes Centre on Mon day, driving up from here. J. A. Cordeal wandered down to Indianola, Tuesday, on some business before the county officers. James Gibson, representing Kimball Bros., Lincoln, was in the city’ Tuesday, taking orders for monuments. Jonas Barnes and Miss Tillie, father and sister of C. W. Barnes of the Times, were up from Indianola, Tuesday. James M. Wilson of Red Willow precinct has had the address of his Tri bune changed to Harrington, Kansas. J. A. Andrew's of the Bee was down from Benkelman, Thursday, to the clos ing session of the irrigation convention. C. M. Brown and R. H. Rankin, two of Cambridge’s solid business men, were among the city’s many guests, yesterday. A. R. Cruzen, the Curtis banker who has designs on Johnnie Allen’s shoes, was at political headquarters for the valley, Saturday. W. M. Kilpatrick of Beatrice was in the city, Friday last. He has been look ing after his stock and land interests up the Frenchman. Mrs. H. H. Troth and Miss Lillian went down to Lincoln, Sunday morning, to attend the annual meeting of Nebras ka Friends. G. E. Wallin left, this week, for South Omaha, where he expects to make his future home. The family will fol low next week. Wm. J. Snider of the Haigler News took in the irrigation convention, this week, paying his respects of course to these weather headquarters. Hiram C. Rider was down from Denver, close of past week, paying his taxes and looking after his large busi ness interests in the city. A. J. Clute left on Sundy morning to take the road for the well known St. Joe house, the Kennard Grocer Co. Suc cess ample and continuous be his portion. Judge Welty of Cambridge, Lawyers Norris and Anderson of Beaver City, Lawyer Smith of Hastings, and J. W. Shabata of Crete, came up to the city, Sunday night, on their way up to Hayts Centre to attend court. RELIGIOUS MAHERS. A Religious Symposium. Under the above title an exceedingly interesting and instructive programme will be given under Christian Endeavor auspices in the Lutheran church, Sunday evening, commencing at 8 o’clock. Ev erybody cordially invited. The evening choir and orchestra of the Baptist church, assisted by the Christian Endeavor choir, will furnish the music. The following is the programme: 8:oo p. m.—Song Service. 8:10 p. m.—Scripture Reading—Prayer An Old Virginia Rocker.Wirt The Great Mystery... Dr. G. L. Holland The Christian Religion. ..Thos. Jefferson Degeneration.Drummond The Real Church.Theo. Parker The Greatest thing in the World. .Drummond Rev. Preston went to Curtis, Wednes day evening. He will attend the district convention of the Y. P. S. C. E. at Holdrege, Saturday. The Memorial day sermon, Sunday, the 27th, will be delivered in one of the churches of our city by Rev. J. T. Rob erts of Curtis, Nebraska. The Sunday school board of the Meth odist church met, Tuesday evening of this week, and re-elected the entire corps of Sunday school officers. Sunday services at the Congregational church. Morning subject, “Where is Rest;” evening subject, “What is Ex pected of You.” H. L. Preston, pastor. The Christian Endeavor box social in the Lutheran church, Tuesday even ing, was fairly well patronized and a source of much pleasure to all. The society realized a neat sum from the affair. There will be no preaching services in the Baptist church Sunday morning or evening, as Elder McBride will be absent at Chase, Chase county, Satur day, at the ordination of a Baptist church at that place. At the M. E. Church, May 6th, Sun day school at 10 a. m. Preaching at II a. m by pastor. Junior League at 3 p. m. Epworth League at 7 p. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. by Presiding Elder Hale. Third quarterly conference on Monday. All are invited to attend. A. W. Coffman, Pastor. Obituary. Died at I o’clock p. m., May 1st, 1894; Clifford, youngest son of Dr. A. T. Rice and wife of this city. Little Clifford was a bright, beautiful child twenty-two months of age, posess ing a lovely disposition and those sweet traits which make infantile childhood so beautiful. He had the prevailing epidemic, the measles, which culminated in catarrhal pneumonia, and after several days of severe suffering the little one was re leased by the angel of death and went unto Him who said, “Suffer the little ones to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” The funeral services were conducted at the home of the parents, on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock, by the Revs. Coffman and Preston. The services were very impressive and beautiful. A large concourse of friends gathered to pay the last respects to the dear little one, and offer sympathy to the parents and mem bers of the family. Masters Ernest Ludwick, Fred Brewer, George Rittenhouse and Charlie Nor thrup acted as pall bearers. The sym pathy of the entire community goes out to the parents, aged grandmother and various members of the family, in the loss of their child. This lovely bud so young and fair, Called hence by early doom. First came to show how sweet a flower, In Paradise could bloom. There, in the Shepherd’s bosom. White as the drifted snow, Is the little lamb we missed one morn. From the household flock below. The parents and friends desire me to express their heartiest thanks to the kind friends who so kindly, and in va rious ways administered to the comfort of the little one, and by their kindness and sympathy made the great sorrow easier to bear. Never was more fully fulfilled the scriptural injunction, "Bear ye one another’s burdens,” than in this in stance, and their memory will always be cherished with the deepest affection and love. Written by a friend, Mrs . E. Kilgore. S. E. Hager was up from Indianola, Wednesday evening. C. D. Fuller, of Imperial, and J. S. Bell, of Champion, irrigated with us, yesterday. Nice showers, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Some hail on Saturday even ing. __ Wanted—A girl.to do general house work. Inquire at ‘once at residence of J. F. Forbes. Fine and complete line of calling cards at The Tribune. Also order taken for engraved cards. The probabilities are remote that the police appointments of the mayor will ever be confirmed. It is uphill work to make a third news paper succeed where there is scarcely a living for two. Very. The Coxey movements are getting to be as common over the land as the mumps and measles are in McCook. If such occurrences as that of last Sat urday night transpire at all frequently, a general strike may be expected among hired girls of the city. The farmers are preparing to put in a generous acreage of corn, and numerous telegraph orders for listers have flashed over the western division during the past few days. Quite a number of incandescent elec tric lights were burned out during the storm of Tuesday of last week. Such was the case in both the Lutheran and Methodist churches. Did you receive a May basket? There were quite a few scattered over the city; Tuesday. They were made of both natural and paper flowers and were in deed tasteful and pretty. Red Willow county appeals to the supreme court, objecting to paying a little judgment for $52 obtained by Dr. B. B. Davis for medical services rendered in treating paupers.—Wednesday State Journal. If the average dead man could read the lines on his monument he would be very much puzzled to solve the mystery why his friends did not think of such nice things to say about him when he was alive. See the new advertisement of the Holmes Brothers, carpenters and con tractors. They guarantee good work and very reasonable prices. Give them an opportunity to figure with you if you contemplate building. Don’t shun a business man and refuse to trade with him when you have cash simply because you owe him for past accommodations. The way to get even for kindness is to patronize him when you have the money to pay for what you want. Road Superviser Sharp of district 8 has been authorized to work out fifteen city poll taxes on the new road being opened out on the north of the ci'.y. This new road runs east along the north of Steam’s addition and the south of Egan park, connecting with Mc Dowell street. Dr. and Mrs. A. T. Rice felt the sting of the destroyer, this week, in the death of their 22-months-old son, early Tues day morning. The funeral took place, the same afternoon, from the residence, where brief services were conducted by -Revs. Coffman and Preston. They have much sympathy on all hands in the plucking of the dear one from their home and affection. Alfalfa is rapidly obtaining a nrm hold in the estimation of the farming interests and stockmen of southwestern Nebraska, as well as in Nebraska soil. Experiments have been made in grow ing alfalfa in every county in the state, and while failures have been reported, •the general expression is one of satis faction in its adaption to our soil and climate. The encouraging reports of alfalfa growing when coupled with the persistent efforts of farmers of this sec tion in the matter of irrigation, is evi dence positive that the present arid dis trict must rapidly recede toward the Rockies. _ THE SCHOOLS. Supt, Valentine visited friends near Indianola, Sunday. The children of the tenth grade in dulged in a picnic, Saturday. Mrs. Frank Brown of the west ward school has been on the sick list with the measles, this week. A representative of the Home Library Association of Chicago visited the schools, close of last week, in the interest of that association. The school children of Indianola. or at least a goodly delegation of them, are being entertained by the pupils of the McCook public schools today; and this evening a lantern class exhibition, will be given. This friendly feeling existing between the children of these two public school systems is altogether lovely. May it never be disturbed Practically Assured. Summer and fall races at this place are now practically assured. The canvassing committee has met with encouragement and fully one hundred shares of stock of the value of $10 each have been already pledged. This amount will give the association about $i,oooto proceed with in the repair of the track, erection of a grand stand, building of stalls etc. A meeting of stockholders was held in A. F. Moore’s office on Tuesday evening and the following board of directors was chosen: A. F. Moore, E. I,. Laycock, C. F. Babcock, Pat. Walsh, B. F. Troxel. in whose hands the management of the McCook Driving Association will rest. At a meeting of the board of directors held on the following evening, A. F. Moore was chosen president; E. L. Lay cock, secretary; Pat. Walsh, treasurer. The management has already com menced work on the track, and they expect to have the course in good shape shortly. C. F. Babcock went up to Denver, last night, to see what he could do toward inducing some of the flyers gathered in that city for the summer meet to stop over here on their way to make the cir cuits east of the river. This determined and a programme of the races will short ly be forthcoming. Happily Wedded. A pleasant and happy wedding took place, Wednesday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. II. Pickens over iti Valley Grange precinct. Mr. Frank Freelove and Miss Ella Wood were the contracting parties, and Rev. P. S. Mather of Indianola was the officiating minister. The ceremony was witnessed by a few friends and neighbors: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Green, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. A. C' Marsh, Miss Mary Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Meserve, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Ad ams, and Mr. Charles Freelove of In dianola. A splendid wedding feast followed the ceremony, and it was thoroughly en joyed by all the guests. The young couple were the recipients of a number of useful and handsome presents. They at once went to keeping house in a cosy house just completed and fur nished for their occupancy on the old homestead. s Thb Tribune wants to add its con gratulations and well wishes to those ol their many friends. Adjourned Session. The municipal patriarchs were in ad journed session, Saturday evening. Pres ent, Mayor Kelley, Clerk Wilcox, Coun cilmen Yarger, Steinmetz and Sutton. License was granted to A. C. Clyde, and a permit to A. McMillen, druggist. Clerk was instructed to request police men to make a detailed report of all fees received by them, in addition to their salaries for the last twelve months. The mayor announced the appoint ments of A. G. Bump as chief of police, and J. H. Dwire as night policeman. But the council took no action on the appointments. And the mayor’s ap pointees will serve until the next regular meeting of the council. Adjourned. Suddenly Called Hence. After a brief illness Devier ]. Smith passed away, Tuesday morning, dying suddenly and painlessly from a compli cation of inflammatory rheumatism with dropsy. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church. The services were in charge of the A. O. U. W. lodge, of which the deceased was a member and in which he carried $2,000 insurance. Rev. A. W. Coffman conducted brief services in the church. His son David D. Smith was the only member of the family here. He leaves a divorced wife and three children. The Tribune Free. No deserving man in Red Willow coun - ty, on the plea of poverty or hard times, need be without a county newspaper. The Tribune will be sent to all such parties free of expense. If you can’t raise three cents a week, let us see the color of your eyes. A nice variety of ink and pencil tab lets at this office. Writing paper in boxes very cheap at this office. City Treasurer Gray is the father of a bouncing boy, bom to Mrs. Gray at In dianola, Wednesday. William Boyd, of South Omaha, has purchased the G. E. Wallin farm, east of the city, and will settle upon it at once. A local irrigation association has been formed at Indianola with L. J. Holland, president; E. S. Hill, vice president; W. O. Bond, secretary; C. W. Beck, corres ponding secretary; S.R.Smith, treasr—
