- - - - . _ . . _ _ . . . - - - - - - . 'z . - 1 . + Y S s ft ' _ _ _ _ _ s ' Just a little adlet . jf . : _ Is Your business rather rloa . ' ' Pla cd w'tlm c ar cub and Ucook1 ribunc. And y our sales a trifle Inw ? 4 blokes a mighty difference Do you care to swell their size ? ' In this pleasant land. . Read Ttte TRIBUnE and advertise , ' dc2icaicZEsaEc Gcx6c A c s. . ' , a8c c caQc.a't ' ) ca catka' ' t . . I - FOURTEENTH YEAR. McCOOK RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY EVENING , NOVEMBER 22 , 1895. NUMBER , 27. „ f. Report of the Red Willow County Teachers' Assoclatlon. The Red Willow county Teachers' association - sociation met at Bartley , Saturday , November - vember 16th , 1895. On account of the bad roads and early trains , but few teachers were present , The citizens of Bartley did their best to substitute for the absent teachers. At no place in the county do the citi- -rens seem to take more interest in such a meeting. The visiting teachers were very hospitably entertained. On account - count of small attendance , the morning session did not begin until 11 o'clock , when the following program was presented - sented : , MORNING SESSION. Devotional Exercises. . . . . . . . . . Rev. Mayfield Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quartette Paper..L. A. Carnahan "Relation of District Schools to High Schools" . ' Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L. W. Smith "Methods and Value of I-ugh School Literary Societies" . Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quartette r In the absence of Mr. Smith the topic was discussed by the association. The association then adjourned to meet at 2 p , m. AFTERNOON SESSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quartette Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S. Hammack ) "Penmanship in the Common Schools" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day "Methods in Grammar" . ( Read by J. H. Bayston. ) Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kate Smith " ' " . "I'timary Geography" Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wm. Valentine "Hobbies" . After a short business session the association - sociation adjourned to meet at McCook in February , 1896. There had been no arrangements made for an evening session - sion , but some of the young people felt they could not miss the opportunity of hearing Mr. Valenetine , and persuaded him to stay. The announcement that Mr. Valentine would talk was soon spread about and lie was greeted by a large audience. In his pleasing way , which is so well known to McCook people , he talked briefly , and read several selections from Tennyson , "Our best but probably least c 4l poet" . Among the selections were : "Lullaby" and "Bugle Song" , from the "Princess" ; "The Revenge" ; "Time Victim" ; " .Dora" ; a scene from the IV act of "Queen Mary" . Mr. Valentine tried to show the varied style of the poet aid to encourage the audience - dience to read more of Tennyson. He also urged the young teachers to read aloud , whenever they have the opportunity - tunity , as a means of self improvement. A Pleasant Surprise. e Myrtle Meyers was given a most delightful - lightful surprise , last evening , by her sisters at their home. Refreshments were served , and the evening passed quickly with games. Those present were : Edna Dixon , Aimee Strasser , Laura McMil- ten , Maude McMillen , Came Frasier , Ethel Oyster , Edith Oyster , Elmer Kay , Charlie McAlanigal , Willie McManigal , Roy Smith , Arthur Woods , Arthur Douglass , Abner Clark , Mr. Bellamy , Mr. Ritche , Russell McMillen , Charlie Northrup , George Leach. The Colonel Wants Harmony. i - "We might moralize at some length upon the varied features of the late and . to be lamented county campaign , but we guess the Republicans know where they dre at ; and , without shying any more dornicks at each other , let us get together - er , bury the internecine hatchet , and with renewed vigor prepare for the national - tional campaign of next year.-The - Indianola Reporter. We Have Politics Plenty. There is about as much politics in Mc- Cook as can be found in the average city of its size anywhere on earth. The echoes of the county election have hardly - ly died away on the air before the murmurings - murings of the city election of next spring are heard ; and possibilities for the mayoralty are being quietly canvass- ed. And this interest in politics has its advantages - vantages and is not without its profit account. Wells--Mulholland. At home cards are out announcing the marriage of Eercy AVejs and Myrta L. Mulholland , which took place on ovember 6th , in Milwaukee. Wiscon- sin. They will beathome , after Novem- her 20th , in our city. THE TRIBUNE adds its congratulations. Catholic Festival. The Catholic festival held in Temple ball-Tuesday , Wednesday and Thursday S evenings , was quite a success. The Pythian orchestra furnished music for 'I S the dancers. Refreshments were served each evening. Love Ballard is improving. f . .Z - - - Ju,4 L r THE PEOPLE. L , ac f. . css * REGISTER GIBBONS went to Billings , Montana , Tuesday. SIIERIrP AND AIRS. BANKS were up from Indianola , Monday. COMMISSIONER CARMICHAEL was up from Indianola , Tuesday. J. W. Iiupp went over to Lebanon , Tuesday , on bank business , MAYOR WADSwoRTH of Indianola was in the city , Tuesday evening. C. W. BARNES moved into the old Hollister house , first of the week. SAM STRASSER and Charlie Magner drove down to Indianola , Thursday. SIIERINF-ELECT J. R , NEEL and wife were among the city visitors emi Monday. MRS. WEBBER of Denver , is the guest of her sister , Mrs. E. E. Lowman , this week. BERTHA BOYLE went up to Stratton , Sunday night , on a short visit to Miss Winona Peterson. MRS. T. R. STOcKTON , mother of Mrs A. C. Ebert , left for her home in Kansas - sas , Saturday morning. P. A. WELLS and bride arrived home , Sunday bight , and are at present located at the Commercial hotel. MRS. W. C. LATOuRETTE wentto Cul- bertson , Tuesday morning , returning Wednesday evening on No. 4. F. L. MARY and Mr. Nelson of Governor - ernor Holcomb's office were the guests of Mr. and Mrs , W. G. Reddin , Sunday. MR. AND MRS. W. F. LAwsoN went in to Omaha on No. 4 , Monday night , returning home on No. 3 , Tuesday night. A. G. PAUL , formerly express messenger - ger on the Imperial branch , was down from Denver over Sunday on a tender mission. MR. AND MRS. ADOLPH METZNER of Arkansas are the guests of Mr , and Mrs. J. B. Ballard. We understand they contemplate - template locating here. A. J. Rittenhouse was in Lincoln , Monday and Tuesday , on business before - fore the supreme court in connection with the district judgeship. F. M. KIMMELL , editor of THE TRIBUNE - BUNE , Is taking a little vacation , leaving on No. 2 , Tuesday morning , for his old home in Somerset , Pennsylvania. W. H. GREGG , a graduate from the Nebraska Institute for the Blind , was in the city , fore part of the weekselling his booklet entitled , "We Seek , We Fight , We Win" . MRS. STERN of Holdrege came up , Monday evening , to attend her semimonthly - monthly classes in music and German. Gracie Strasser accompanied her home , Wednesday morning. ADOLPH STRASSER arrived from New York , this week , and is the guest of his uncle , Samuel Strasser of our city. His sister accompanied him from Wisconsin. He is seeking health in this invigorating clime. COL. J. H. AGER , an attache of the Lincoln Journal , was the guest of Deacon W. S. Morlan , Sunday. The Colonel enjoys the reputation of being one of the most astute politicians within our borders. Messrs. Morris , Dolan and Beardsley of Indianola , took in the Catholic fair , on Thursday evening. Mrs. George Elbert received the sad news , Wednesday morning , of the death of her father at Fairbury , Illinois. The Great Special Sale at The Famous gives you an opportunity to buy the better - ter class of goods at Lower Prices than is generally asked for inferior goods at other stores. Fifteen ( I5) ) cents will buy a box of nice writing paper at this office , containing - taining 24 sheets of paper and 24 envel- opes. Lawyers Rittenhouse and Starr , attorneys - torneys for Judge Welty , came in from Lincoln , Thursday night , from a hearing before the supreme court , and went to Beaver City , this morning , to take further - er evidence in the matter. The case of the State of Nebraska on relation of John. Stewart against A. R. Humphrey and others was up , on Tuesday - day of last week , before County Attorney Keyes , the referee appointed by the supreme - preme court. Deputy Attorney Gereral George A. Day was out from Omaha , taking testimony in the case , which involves - volves the lease of the school lands embraced - braced in the Burtless ( Stewart ) ranch south of this city on Dry creek. Adjudication of irrigation Cases from the Republican Valley. State Engineer Howell and Secretaries Akers and Bacon of the state board of irrigation are preparing to adjudicate 181 cases involving claims for water in the Republican river water shed. Twelve of the cases also involve contests for water rights , but Engineer Howell believes that he can dispose of the entire lot by the first of the year. The following contest cases are set for hearing , Saturday , November sad , at Indianola : Cambridge Milling Company - pany vs. John Miller and John L. Saunders - ders et al. ; Leonidas Holland vs. David J. Osborn et al. ; John F. Helm vs. L. J. Holland ; W. H. Moore vs. John F. Helm. At Benkelman on November 26thm the following cases will . be heard : Republican River Irrigation Company vs. Delaware-Hickman Ditch Company ; same company vs. E. G. Neighbor ; Dundy County Irrigation Company vs. J. R Phelan et al. The case of Andrew Carson vs , the McCook Irrigation and Water Power Company et al.-Lincoln journal. Another Admirer. Representative John J. Lamborn , who made such heroic efforts in the interest of Lincoln and the state fair , last season , was in the city a short time , last week , en route to New York city amid took occasion - casion to go out to Lincoln park where , after a thorough inspection of the track , drives , grand stands and other improvements partaining to the race course , remarked that he had no idea that there was any such park in this section of the country. He had lived here for many years , but never dreamed that there was as fine a natural park and ideal race course , and certainly it had never occurred to him that nature had been impcoved upon to such an extent. He left fairly delighted with what he saw , and stated that upon his return be would send his horses here to winter.- Lincoln Journal. Almost a Catastrophe. Last Sunday afternoon , Messrs. Lay- cock and Sutton had quite an exciting encounter with a group of decoy geese. After making a supreme sneak on time bunch , they were dissuaded from loading the emigrants with excess baggage by time timely intervention of some persons who were watching the fun. Sunday morning , Es. Reynolds rode and pushed his bicycle out into the country - try 4 or 5 milesafter geese , only to find upon his arrival that some one had removed - moved the barrels of his gun from the case. And Es. will devote the rest of his natural life to getting even with Abner. All in all , Sunday was a bad day for the local sportsmen. Thurman C. Beardsley , Optician. Thurman C. Beardsley of Omaha , optician - tician , will be in McCook , Nov. 25th to 28th , in C. A..Leach's Jewelry store. Have your eyes tested and fitted correctly - rectly by a scientific and practical optician - cian ofexoerience. Prices moderate and corrections guaranteed. Eyes tested and consultations free. If your eyes are troubling you , or your glasses are not giving satisfied , consult me. Land ! Land ! Land ! I have the largest list of lands on my books of .any agency in southwestern Nebraska , and all of these lands can be bought right and at prices that will make the purchaser money. But in addition to my regular list I have a few tracts upon which I took options , last spring , and for the next 6o days t can sell these lands at dry weather prices. There are some very fine alfalfa lands among them. C. F. BABCOCK. Office on Main st. , opposite hotel. We Burn Wood When we can get it. If your subscription - tion is delinquent and you have the wood bring us in a load or two. We are glad to report a decided improvment in the condition of Verlie Berry , who has been very low with typhoid - phoid fever. BARGAIN COUNTER. Fine Box Paper at McMilken's. Go to McMillen for Lamp supplies. Have you attended The Great Special Sale at the Famous Clothing Co. ? Dennison's Crepe Tissue 25c. a roll. American Crepe Tissue loc. a roll , at McConnell's. Some handsome new box writing paper - per just received at our stationery de- partment. Prices very reasonable. International Stock Food makes poor stock fat. 3 feeds 1 cent. Sold by L. W. MCCONNELL & Co. , r i c cabaAc $ B aBc cfic aRc THE CHURCHES. EPISCOPAL-Services will be held at the church , Thanksgiving morning at 10,30 a. m. All are invited. R. L. KNOx , Rector. CONGREGATIoNAL-Moruing topic , "Giving Thanks ; " Evening subject , "In- carnation. " Endeavor Society at 7 oclock ; leader Myrtle Meyers. Sunday School at to oclock. You will be welcomed - comed to these services. HART L. PRESTON , Pastor. , BAPTIST-Services in McConnell hall. Preaching at II a , m. and 8 p , m. B. Y. P. U. meeting at 7 p. m. , at which hand. some souvenir programs will be distributed - uted ; topic , "Love" ; leader , C. T. Watson - son ; special music. A very cordial invitation - vitation is extended to all to attend these services. G. P. FuSON , Pastor. METHODIST-Sunday school at Io. Preaching at II. Class meeting at 12. Junior league at 3 ; Mrs. Will Mitchell , superintendent. Epwortli league at 7 ; Louis Thorgrimson , leader. The first lecture to young men at 8 ; subject , "Excelsior , or Higher" . A cordial invitation - vitation extended to all church services. J. A. BADCON , Pastor. The South Side Christian Endeavor society , assistedl by Revs. Preston and Badcotm , has been holding some very interesting - teresting and profitable meetings , the past two weeks ; more than a score have taken a stand for Christ and his cause. The Endeavorsociety has proved itself to be more efficient in the neighborhood than any church could have been , as all of whatever denomination could heartily join in the "work. "Iii U n i o n i s Strength" . Mrs. M. E. Piper , north of town , is on the sick list. D. S. Kellier's , living on Percy Well's ranch , oldestson is quitesick with ton- silitis. Samuel Ball of the Willow , who has been quite ill with typhoid fever , is fui- proving. It was.Photograplier Hall instead of Electrician Hall who recently gained fame in shooting decoys. Remember , no misrepresentation , no shoddy goods , at the Famous. A child can buy as IOW as a grown person. Everything guaranteed as represented. Thurman C. Beardsley of Omaha , optician - tician , will be in this city , November 25th to 28th , in C. A. Leach's jewelry store. Tests and consultation free. Rev. Donaldson and wife , who at one time had rooms at Mrs Vina Woods' , are gow living at Trenton. Mrs. Don alson is very low with that dread disease , consumption. The soil is in unusually good condition for this time of the year , and fall and winter grain are looking well. Such is the general opinion as heard expressed by the publisher. A. M. Rogers of Omaha , who was quite ill at the Commercial House , last week , with neuralgia of the stomach , was recovered sufficiently by Monday night , to return home. No baits , or only a few staple articles at a Low Price ; the Whole Stock , Every Department , at Wonderfully Low Prices , all marked in Plain Figures , at the ramous Clothing Company. Dennis Fitzgerald who recently traded barber shops with Smith , moved his family up from Indianola , first of the week , and ms now occupying one of Mrs. Vina Woods cottages , on Madison St. Colonel Bishop opines that TEE TRIBUNE - UNE is quite excusable for being a little hilarious over its recent and ample justification - fication and the Republican party's complete - plete redemption and vindication. Just so. On Thursday , Church & Wilcox sold to C. W. McComb of Wilsonville , 128 head of cattle , the average weight being - ing 1117 pounds ; and to Mr. Stillman , east of townloohead that averaged 113 pounds. The Columbian Distilling Co. of East Omaha , of which F. H. Spearman and Mathew Lawler , formerly of our city , are principal owners , will resume operations - tions on December 1st. They are now preparing sheds to engage in cattle feeding - ing in connection. H. J. Clark of the Red Cloud Marble and Granite works was in town , this week , erecting a fine granite monument to the memory of E. V. Haley. This firm is doing a fine business , notwithstanding - withstanding the hard times , and can give you as good work and at as low a figure as Lincoln or Omaha. See them before buying. Some Interesting Statistics. Squire J. E. Tirrill of Valley Grange precinct has been compiling some statistics - tistics of that precinct for the Agricultural - tural department at Washington , and from him we have secured the following interesting facts : The total number of acres planted to corn n 1895 was 4,360 ; and the total amount of bushels of corn raised was 33- 68 , or an average of about 7J : bushels to the acre. The total acreage planted to potatoes was 159 , and the number of bushels of potatoes raised was 10,028. The number of acres of corn not irrigated - gated was 3,770 , upon which 15,255 bushels - els were produced , or a little over an average 01 4 bushels per acre. There were 590 acres planted to corn under the ditch , and 18,430 bushels raised , or an average of over 31 bushels per acre. Of the total acreage of potatoes , 139 were irrigated , and 8SIo bushels raised , or an average of over 61 bushels per acre. But the 20 acres of potatoes not irrigated - ed produced 1,488 bushels , or an average of a little over 74 bushels per acre. This unexpected showing naturally developed some curiosity ; and inquiry further disclosed that the early moron-ir- rigated potatoes yielded bountifully ; while the late planted produced noth- ing. Squire Tirrill also states that the very small average yield of non-irrigated corm is due to the fact that hundreds of acres produced practically nothing , while some fields went 25 t0 30 bushels to time acre. Among the other interesting figures secured by the Squire in his careful personal - sonal inquiry over time precinct is the fact that there are 387'2 acres planted to alfalfa in the precinct , and that the stand is fine all over the precinct , in both valley and upland. The acreage of rye planted is small , 59. These figures are of such interest that it would be a pleasure to us if those who secured these figures in the various precincts - cincts of the county would submit us for publication a similar statement. Precinct Officers. The following are the assessors , justices - tices and constables elected ; in , the sew eral precincts of this county : Alliance-Samuel Prettier , assessor ; W. H. Ault , J. H. Huntwork , justices ; Sol Premer , John Puckett , constables. Beaver-M. M. Young , assessor ; Wm. Hiersekorn , W. C. Shockley , justices ; Daniel Reeves , M. Young , constables. Bondville J. A. Swartz , assessor ; J. Broomfield , Nick Uhren , justices ; John Benjamin , Bendig Garten , constables. Box Elder Jas.A Pinkerton , assessor ; James Kinghorn , Wm. Pate , justices ; Maynard Loomis , Wm. Sherman , con- stables. Colematr-M. H.Cole , assessor ; Mike Coyle , A. . Prentiss , justices ; IV. K.Forsey , Joseph Hunter , constables. Danbury-Chas. Puelz , assessor ; J. H. Everist , M. M. Weaver , justices ; H. W. Naden , Jesse Smith , constables. Driftwood-Chas. A. Ferris , assessor ; A. W. Dutcher , W. F. Everist , justices ; H. M. CluteJ.L. Hammond , constables. East Valley J.Stenner , assessor ; A.G. Keys , A. E. Miller , justices ; Hiram Walton , A. B. Wilson , constables. Fritsch-Andy Barber , assessor ; Martin - in Morris , James Ryan , justices ; R. E. Hatcher , Michael Morosic , constables. Gerver-Alex. Ellis and A. Wagy , a tie for assessor ; R. Fowler , J. E. Dodge and Wm. Nixion , a tie for justices ; E. Fowler , H. Richardson , constables. , , j j NICKELS AND DIMtS. , I School supplies at McMillen's. McMillen has a full line of Lamps. Lamp Shade Frames at McConnell's. Consult Holmes Bros. , the carpenters. Lamp Shade Frames at McConnell's. McMillen has a very fine assortment of Writing Tablets. Good writing paper ten cents a quire at this office. Dennison's Crepe Tissue 25c. a roIl. American Crepe Tissue loc. a roll , at McConnell's. Dwelling for Rent. A well located new five-room dwelling - ing to rent , reasonable. Call on P. A. WELLS. To Exchange . Denver lots , clear , for Red Willow county farm. Address F D , care TRIBUNE. For Sale. Nearly new hard coal stove. 2ts. I. T. BENJA54Itti. ' Bc Ocxc dlc dk B z t > sc Jcr1 n' ; j r' a THE SCHOOLS 2)I I The choir is learning sonic new songs. The foot ball team has had its picture I taken , lately. Several new pupils have entered the school , this week. The lantern class to night will be in . the hands of the 11th Grade. The school children are looking eagerly - ly forward to Tlmamiksgiving Day amid skating. Today ends the third school month , and during this time good work has been done , generally. ' Mr. Valentine attended time county , teachers' association , at Bartley last Saturday - urday and talked on the subject , "fIob- bies" . The assembly room scholars have been undergoing a regular seige of spelling , the past two weeks , and beneficiary results - sults have followed. Owing to the absence of Miss Berry , Monday , caused by the illness of her nephew , the high sclioool teachers were compelled to do double duty. The high school pupils participated iii a spelling contest , Wednesday afternoon , and when it closed , about So pupils were stauding 38 having dropped out. The Wednesday Evenings club held its last meeting , this week , under time vovernnment of the council-a body of five which was chosen sonic time ago to run time club. Supt. Valentine declared the club dissolved and a new one will be organized , to consist of only a few mcm- bers-those who are willimmg to work- from each of the four grades of the highm school. All lovers of sports will be pleased to learn that arrangements have been mmm defer for a series of foot ball games at this place omt Thanksgiving-time opening day of the Southwestern Nebraska Educational - tional Association. The idea was suggested - gested by time McCook team which m c han- lenged Orleans to a game here. Time proposition struck the latter boys favorably - ably , and through Dean McBrien ant agreement was reached for a meeting of the Franklin , Orleans , Holdrege and McCook teamsProvidedsuitable grounds were prepared. It was an easy nmatter j for Prof. Oates to call our young men 1 ; together and secure a promise to perform , a the necessary work , and as a result a very successful tournament is assured. a The grounds have been located on the base ball grounds in the west part of town.-Oxford Standard. RED WILLOW. i Mrs. Taylor and son Horace are again settled on the Willow. Charlie Baker has returned from corn husking on the Bea ver. Mr. Baker has bought a quantity of corn with which to winter lmis stock. Mr. Myres and daughter Hessie spent the Sabbath with Mr. E. Moore's family near Cambridge. The Y. P. S. C. E. will appropriately observe Nebraska day at the Christian church next Sunday , at half past three p.m. Nathan Tubbs is building a "Nebraska ' brick house oni the Holland farm , a portion of which he has rented for next year , i Monday evening , Miss Cordeal's horse 3 got loose and started for home. Miss ' Cordeal started for borne with the Wads- worth girls , but met Mr. Houlshan with her horse , which lie had caught near town. Mr. Woodworth's well proved $ ckkr , this week , and he was compelled to go to a neighbors for water for his stock. As a consequence of too energetic work at the pump handle he strained lis back quite badly. TYRONE ITEMS. Mrs. R. S. Baker of Bartley visited friends here , last Friday. Henry McClain was up from Kansas , last week , on a visit to ; S' . C. McTaggart and family. The dist-ict president has promised to attend the next meeting of the Junior league at this place. Florence Moore , who was sick so long with typhoid fever , was able to go to church , last Sunday. I Some people from this place attended : the lecture by Prof : Valentine , Friday evening , at the Beaver school house. The church going people here enjoyed hearing an address on "Education Sunday afternoon , by Dean McBrien of Orleans college. - .