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Bl FIFTEENTH YEAR McCOOK RED WILLOW COUNTY NEBRASKA FRIDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 18 1896. NUMBER 31 H
H | MATTER IS SETTLED
KfL , . Tbc Commercial House Controversy Ter-
H B - , mlnates , This Week , by Agreement.
f THE HOUSE MAY BE OPENED SOON
K/ The End of Unfortunate Litigation
1 Which Has Closed McCook's
K > & ieadingr Hostelrle for
kjf Some Time.
Bl This week ihe controversy * and litiga-
Hl tion between T. A Hrt > and P. A Well-
Hf over llit : Counneicial house and furnilure
Hl was terminated by agreement between
\ lue pnrties at interest. T A. Erb gives
L \ a bill of sale of the furniture , etc to
H / Robert Byers for an agreed consideration.
The rent delinquency and other issues
S between Erb anil Byers were settled , aud
Byers retains the lease on the hotel.
ft i The hotel remains closed for the pres-
Kiy tint , but it is staled may open soon , to he
r jl , conducted on the European plan , Mr.
K f\ Beyers providing boaid at the B. and M.
H i' dining hall for those desiring it.
Bf ) vlt is to be hoped that this popular
VjfA house may soon be rehabilitated aud
K $ ) opened to the public , now that points at
V \i issue have been settled. The interests
V ft of the town demand that the hotel be
V ( - , opened for business just as soon as cir-
H B cumstuuees and the times will warrant.
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M ' } , Double Wedding : .
H * it A very happy double wedding occurred
R # 1 in this city , Saturday , at the home of the
f iv brides , on north Fifth street. The happy
V $ jt couples were Mr. Bruce C. Yates of Dead-
Bl 7 wood , S. D. and Miss Ada Myers , and
HB i { ' Mr. Elmer V. Roush of Wymore and
V \ \ Miss Mary Myers. The ceremony was
H i f performed simultaneously by Rev G. W.
g Jk Crofts , according to the simple and im-
k / ' pressive ritual of the Congregational
Bl church. The pleasant affair was con-
B I * fined to th'e near relatives and close
V i ) friends of the consenting parties , and
ft { > took place at 12 m. Following the cer-
BP1" } emony a delightful wedding lunch was
B\ ? -served.
P B • r- Bruce C. Yates is a former resident
M fc\ of Lincoln , but is now engaged as a civil
and mining engineer at Deadwood.South
y
Dakota , and is highly esteemed for his
S ( \ many excellent qualities , both among
m jj his old Nebraska friends and at his new
B A home at Oeadwood.
K Ji Mr. Elmer V. Roush is a well known
M W and highly esteemed young man of Wy-
m ' more , amd has many sincere friends
K | \ throughout Gage county and in Beatrice ,
B f made so by his genuine worth and sterl-
B F * * nK integrity.
V The brides are among the best known
m * and sincerely loved of Beatrice young
B % womanhood , where they have lived most
B' | R ° - 7 tue'r lives , and are natives of Gage
B county , the daughters of Mr. and Mrs.
H P. J. Myers , whose magnificent old farm
K - lies but two miles northwest of the city.
B v - * ne Parents of the brides are now resi-
B H dents of Tempe , Arizona , but were not
B U present at the wedding. The departure
B < ' \ of these young ladies"from the city will
fti t' be sincerely regretted by a very largt
B circle of near and dear friends. Their
V v' rare musical talent , which has of late
HW $ years been so freely given to every mer- ;
k 'M Jtorious enterprise , has endeared them to
B 4 | t e entire community , all of which joins
B m The Express in extending to them every
B H heartfelt congratulation and wish for long .
H * lives of prosperity and happiness.
B j Mr. and Mrs. Yates will depart , Wed-
B T nesday next , for their home at Dead wood ,
HF and on the same day Mr. and Mrs. Roush
P > * \ will depart for Wymore , where they will •
R if a * * reside in the feature.
BiS E It is needless to add that both couples
t were made the deserving recipients of
_ . „ many valuable and handsome testimon- 1
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KL § T ials of esteem appropriate to the happy i
H * a occasion Beatrice Express.
K 1 ( e To Subscribers ot The Tribune.
T * Jm Readers of The Tribune will please <
Kk 1 remember that cash is an essential in 1
R | gr the publication of a paper. The pub- ]
m w lisher has been very lenient during the 1
B , past few years , on account of crop fail 1
B jp ures an ( hard times , and as a consei i
B ' quence many hundreds of dollars are
H "W due on subscriptions. We are now comB - .
B V pelled to request all who can to call and
B * " m make settlement in full or in part. In
H view of the facts , our subscribers must
B M feel the justice and urgency of this re-
B W quest. * The PDBI.ISHER.
B M Mid-Winter Holiday Rates. :
B W The Burlington Route will sell round
B Jj | trip tickets to points within 200 miles for
HL * one and one-third fare on the following
F P' dates : December 24 , 25 and 31 , 1896 , '
B v and January 1 , 1S97 , with final return .
B M limit January 4,1897.
M % C. E. Magker , Agent .
Bm M' For Sale.
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H [ | fc Sewing machine. Inquire of ,
K Yi LBowman. . Ji
THE HORSE THREW HIM.
Injuries at First Taught to be Serious ,
but ar Not.
Master George Meyer was thrown from
a horse , last S iturday evening , and pain
full \ hurt about the head and face. It
was nl fin t thought that his injuries
illicit prove to he serious , as he lay for
a number of hours in a semi-unconscious
state , but happily such is not the case ,
ami the lad will soon be in condition to
indulge jn another lively horseback ride.
The accident occurred at the corner of
Madison and Dearborn streets , and was
the r < suit ot the pony suddenly turning ,
pitching off the boy headlong.
MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE.
W. R hTARK hdd business in Culbert-
son , Wednesday.
W. S. .MORI.AN attended district court
at Alma , Hailan county , Wednesday.
S KlinGER was registered at the
Capital hotel , Lincoln , last Friday , as
from McCook.
T. E. McDonald , cashier of the Bank
of Ddiibury , was among our business vis
itors , Monday.
H.H BHRRY was down at Minden ,
Wednesday , to organize a lodge of the
Srar 01 Juj it r.
Miss Mary Watson has been up
from Hastingsthisweek , , guest of Mc
Cook. friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Farington Power
have gone to housekeeping on north
Monmouth street.
Court Reporter Eisenhart was
down from Culbertson , Monday evening ,
on a little business.
Dr. A. P. Welles was called up near
Haigler , Monday , to perform an import
ant surgical operation.
J W. Palmer is here from Council
Bluffs assisting in the invoicing at Bul-
lard's lumberyard , this week.
State Senator Weller came up
from Syracuse , Otoe county , Wednesday
evening , to look after his business mat
ters here.
Miss Ona Simons has resigned her
school in Coleman precinct , and Miss
Eunice Goheen ofthe class of ' 95 is teach
ing in that district.
C. L DeGrofE came up from Nebras
ka Cit3\ last Friday night , and remained
here until Sunday night , looking after
his large business interests.
Police Judge Duffie of Omaha was
in the city , Wednesday. The Judge was
Dave Mercer's victim in the last election.
He was here on legal business.
C. J. Ryan spent the close of last week
in Lincoln. We understand that Cor
nelius would not object to being struck
by some of that appointment lightning.
A. S. Campbell and J. W. Hupp were
Lincoln visitors , Saturday , to attend a
meeting of Sesostris temple , Nobles of
the Mystic Shrine. A banquet was an
attraction.
S. E. Taylor came up from Lincoln ,
Sunday night , to assist the family in get
ting ready to leave for Iowa , whither
they took their departure , this week ,
Many kind wishes accompany them.
F. G. Stilgebouer , cashier of the
Bank of Bartley , was in the city , Mon
day , on business connected with the
Utter estate , which he is administrating.
These headquarters were invaded and
a pleasant chat enjoyed.
Bishop A. R. Graves of Kearney de
livered a sermon in S. Alban's Episcopal
Mission chapel , Wednesday evening.
Ihe services were well attended. The
Bishop is an earnest , thoughtful man aud
his sermons are full of instruction and
interest. He went east on No. 4 , the
same evening.
Register Campbell was in the city
ane day this week attending the chicken
show. His thoughts now all run to the
raising of fine and blooded chickens.aud
if he don't change his mind it will be
but a short time until he will have a
thousand hens around McCook. Hast
ings Democrat.
H. S. WETHERELL is pushing for a
lodge ofthe Star of Jupiter at this place ,
md notwithstanding the fact that the
secret society field seems already well
tvorked and over done , possibly , the
: hances are in favor of his success. But ,
> f course , Wetherell is an exceptionally
lard worker as all our people know.
Republican City Democrat.
J. B. MESERVE , state treasurer-elect ,
returned home , Saturday night , from an
ibsence of ten days in eastern Nebraska ,
n the preparation of his official bond.
ETe left for that part of the state again on
ruesday night , expecting to complete
he bond , in which large effort he is suc-
: eeding satisfactorily. The magnitude
> f the work will be better appreciated
vhen it is known that a $2,000,000 bond
s required of the state treasurer.
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CHRISTMAS BELLS' '
What the Churches Have in Store for
the Occasion.
PROGRAMS OF UNCOMMON INTEREST
A Variety of Entertainments Will
be Given by the Several
Churches for the
Children.
The Sunday schools of the city are *
preparing their usual entertaining pro
grammes for Christinas ; in fact some of
the exercises ofthe momentous occasion
promise to be more interesting and at
tractive than common.
: ethodist.
The Methodist brethren have been for
some weeks preparing a cantata for v the.
occasion It is entitled "Santa Claus
and His Elves" , and we can promise a
delightful entertainment for old and
young at that church on Christmas eve.
congregational.
The Cotigregational people will render
a miscellaneous programme , literary and
musical , with a little treat to the chil
dren in connection. Besides a special
lot of slides will be exhibited by the
school lantern , which will furnish rare
entertainment , no doubt. Their exer
cises will also occur on Christmas eve.
BAPTIST.
On account of other pressing matters ,
the Baptists will forego their customary
exercises , this year ; but there will be a
distribution of presents to the members
of the Sunday school on Sunday morn
ing , December 27th.
CATHOLIC.
The members of St. Patrick's church
are arranging to celebrate in an elaborate
manner. Christmas morning there will
be three masses , one at 6 , one at 9 with
children's choir singing Steam's Festival
mass , and again at 10:30 : , at which Peter's
High mass will be sung. In the evening
the children will be supreme in a musi
cal and literary programme , with a
Christmas tree and Santa Claus thrown
into the bargain. It promises to be one
of the most attractive observances at
tempted in the city. Admission by card.
The Christian people will not engage
in any special exercises , neither will the
Episcopal brethren. We have not been
able to ascertain the purposes of those in
charge of the South McCook Methodist
church.
Their Annual Meeting.
The members and friends of the Congregational -
gregational church held their annual
meeting in the church-Wednesday even
ing. Reports of a favorable and encour
aging nature were read as to the spiritual
and financial condition of the church
and its various departments. An iuvita-
tion was extended Rev. Hart L. Preston
to remain another year in the capacity of
pastor. After the business session , re
freshments were served of a dainty , ap
petizing sort , which concluded the pleas
ure of a gratifying meeting.
This Should Not Be.
We learn that some intoxicated indi
viduals disturbed the peace and quiet of
last Sunday afternoon by a carousal on
lower Main avenue. This should not be.
If people will drink to excess , they ought
to be able to satisfy their thirst in the
six week days ; and if they can't make
any better use of Sunday , they might de
vote the day to sobering up.
Her Eyesight Failing.
The Tribune is pained to learn that
Mrs. Luke Tulley's eyesight is failing
rapidly , and ultimate total blindness is
feared. To meet this possible calamity
her friends are making an effort to secure
the funds necessary to have her go to
Omaha , where she may receive the pro
fessional advice and services of an ex
pert occulist.
Annual Election.
The members of J. K. Barnes post , G.
A. R. , will meet on December 28th , for
the purpose of electing officers for the
ensuing year. All members ofthe post
should remember the date , and the pur
pose.
He Will Recover.
Colonel Mitchell will feel better directly - '
rectly he gets all that circulation wind
off of his stomach. There is no occasion '
for alarm. The Colonel will recover. '
For Sale.
Horse , phaeton and harness.
L. I/OWMAN.
Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Badcon are entertaining - '
taining their daughter-in-law , Mrs. Arthur - (
Badcon of 1
thur Denver.
M. Carmony and family will go Red
Cloud , tomorrow morning , to spend the
holiday's with Mrs. Carmony's folks.
S. E. Taylor and family departed , (
last night , for Iowa. <
THE PROMENADE CONCERT ,
Last Friday Evening , Was a Success in
Everything- Attendance.
The promenade concert given by the
Pythian band , last Friday evening , in
the Mellaril opera house.wus a success in
every feature , save one , the attendance.
The programme embraced a half score
of excellent selecti > ns , all of which were
rendered in the baud's most artistic and
engaging manner.
Every other number was suitable for
dancing , and many took advantage of
the opportunity to indulge in the popu
lar Terpsichoreau art.
The effort was of sufficient merit to
warrant a larger attendance.
A Little Round House Jar.
Master Mechanic Archibald aud Round
House Foreman Crabtree had a small
sized disagreement , Monday afternoon ,
in which the master mechanic literally
sat down on the round house foreman.
Archibald was subsequently arrested at
the instance of Crabtree charged with
assault. County Judge Smith presided
and the defendant was assessed $25 and
costs. The defendant made no defense ,
appealed the case , and expects to be en
tirely exonerated in district court.should
the case come to trial.
It is stated that Crabtree had been
drinking. As a result of the affair.Crab-
iree was discharged and Henry Smith is
at present acting as foreman.
Will You be In It ?
We mean the holiday trade. An ad
vertisement in The Tribune will help
secure your share.
CITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Catholic Mass at 8 o'clock a. ui.
High mass and sermon at 10:30 , a. in. ,
with choir. Sunday school at 2:30 p. m.
All are cordially welcome.
REV. J. W. HiCKEY , Pastor.
Baptist Preaching in McConnell's
hall , Sunday morning , by Rev. F. M.
Williams of Liucolu. No evening serv
ices. Bible school at 10 a. m. B. Y. P.
{ J. at 7 p. m. A cordial invitation to all.
Episcopal Divine service second and
fourth Suudays of every month at 11:00
a. m. aud 7:30 : p. m. Sunday school
every Sunday at : ooo a. m.
' S. A. Potter , General Missionary.
R. A. RUSSELC , Assistant.
Congregational Morning theme ,
"Hope" . Evening topic , "To what are
we called" ? Sunday school at 10. En
deavor society at 7 ; leader , Carrie Fraz-
ier. Prayer meeting , Wednesday even
ing at 7:30. A cordial invitation is ex
tended to all of our services.
Hart L. Preston , Pastor.
Methodist. Sunday school at 10 a.m.
Preaching at 11 ; Subject , "Thought and
Character" . Class at 12. Junior League
at 2:30. Epworth League at 7. Preaching
ingat 8 ; Subject , "Revival" . Trayer
meeting Wednesday evening at S. The
public is cordially invited to all our serv
ices. Pray for revival of God's work.
J. A. Badcon , Pastor.
A New Vose.
A new Vose Upright piano now graces
the East ward assembly room , the same
having been purchased first of the week.
It replaces the old instrument which has
been installed in the Ward building. It
is proposed to pay for the new piano by
school entertainments. Pianos come
high , but a school run on the high order
and progressive plan of the McCook pub
lic schools must have them. Both pupils
and public will enjoy the new instru
ment.
She is Better.
Mr. and Mrs. V. Franklin were in
Omaha , Monday , with their daughter
Florence upon whom Dr. Bryant of that
city operated successfully to relieve a
nasal and throat trouble that has long
bothered the child and threatened to be
come serious. Florence feels better and
it is hoped that trouble from that source
will not return.
Entirely Consumed.
The dwelling of Mrs. George , a widow
living alone over in the Ash creek coun
try , was entirely destroyed by fire.Thurs-
day of last weeks. Loss is covered by
$400 insurance. Fire is supposed to have
originated from the flue.
Her Birthday.
Monday evening was WinniePhillippi's
birthday and the occasion was suitably
celebrated by relatives and friends. There
was music , dancing , refreshments and
other et ceteras of a happy event.
For Sale.
Lots 1 and 2 , in block 23 , original Mc
Cook. Write to G. W. Jacobson , Free
dom , Illinois.
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"LIKE HOT CAKES"
Are Going the Seats for the Opera ,
Princess Bonnie.
OPERA HOUSE , MONDAY , DECEMBER 21
Special Scenery-New Costumes-
Pythian Orchestra Fine
Music and Lots of Fun.
Don't Miss It.
Next Monday evening , local talent
will produce at the Menard opera house
the charming Spanish-American opeia ,
"Princess Bonnie" , for the benefit of the
Longview cemetery fund. McCook' .
best musical talent is in the cast and
chorus and an evening's entertainment
is assured. The Pythian orchestra will
play. New arnd special scenery has been
painted. The costumes will he new and
elegant for principals and choruses , and
the general effect will be r.uperb
Reserved seats can be secured at the
drug store of L. W. McConnell & Co.
Admission 50 cents Ifou have not
reserved a seat , do so at once , as the
house will be crowded.
SCHOOL NOTES.
Frank Travers looked our school sys
tem over , Tuesday.
Mabel Perry of the 9th grade returned
to school , Monday , after a few days of
vacation.
Lela Sircoloumb , formerly of McCook
and now of Sheridan , visited the schools ,
this week.
A change of bell ringers was made in
the special work department , Wednes
day morning.
New slides at the lantern class tonight.
Everybody's presence is requestedand a
good time is assured.
Vacation will begin next Monday and
continue so for two weeks , thus giving
the poor , over-worked pupils an oppor
tunity to recuperate for a short time from
their laborious duties.
George Meyer of the 9th grade was
thrown from a horse , last Saturday after
noon , with sufficient force to cause him
a week's absence from school. He is
about recovered at present.
Mr. Valentine made a very interesting
talk on the loan collection of slides , last
Friday night at the lantern class , but the
attendauce was so small that the cost of
renting the lantern slides made the lia
bilities of the evening greater than the
assets.
First of the week , the school purchased
a new Vose upright piano , to be used in
the assembly room. The pupils are very
felicitous over its arrival , as the old
piano , which will go to the West ward ,
is on its last legs , as it were. It will be
paid for by the regular entertainmenLs of
the school.
Shakspere At the lantern class to
night. A new collection of the works of
famous artists illustrating scenes in
Shakr.pcre's plays. Admission 10 cents.
Entertainment begins promptly at 8 o'
clock. Music by Misses Cordeal , Perry ,
Jordan and Dixon. The new Vose piano
will be used for the first time on this oc
casion.
COURT HOUSE NEWS ITEMS.
Hatters of Interest Gleaned From the
Several County Offices.
district court.
The following cases have been filed
since our last report :
Joseph Odwarker vs. Robert Sizer et
al. Equity.
The McCook Loan and Trust Co. vs.
Lee Ann Ketch et al. Equity.
Thomas B. Hughs vs. Samuel Ball et
al. Equity.
COUNTY COURT.
The following business has been trans
acted in the county judge's office since
our last report :
Licenses towed were issued to :
George B. Frederick and Barbara E.
Flury , both of Bartley.
Edmund B. Stilgebouer and Viola M.
Pew , both of Danbury.
Judgment was rendered Henry O. Wait
for $282.51 and costs $23.60 in his suit
against the Nebraska Loan and Bank
ing Co. to recover on guarantee. Ap
pealed.
J. A. Hammond has been recuperating
his health for the past week or two by
visiting relatives in Indianola.
Another Lodge.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris , Mr. and
Mrs. C. F. Babcock , and H. W. Cole
went down to Republican City , this
morning , to assist in instituting a lodge
of the order of the Star of Jupiter there.
For Sale.
Bed-room set. L. Lowman.
THE DRAMATIC RECITAL. H
It Was an Entertaining and Meritorious H
Affair Throughout. |
The dramatic rental , given by Miss l l
Jeannette Dilley of Red Cloud , Tuesday | H
evening , in the Methodist church , at- H
tructed a fair audience , and was an en- HH
tenanting , enjoyable affair. .Miss Dilley H
appeared in a half dozen or more num- l l
l > ers , showing a versatility and dramatic M
power above the common , creating a very l l
complimentary impression among her l l
Miss Dilley was assisted by local talent ' H
in a well rendered musical programme. |
The Valentine quartette gathered new |
honors Misses Ida and Blanche Mc- l l
Carl's duo was kindly received. Roy OI Hj
Smith's flute was fetching. And thevo- ( |
cal duet by Miss Hannah and Mr. T. E. "f l
McCarl was warmly encored. 'l H
The affair was clearly meritorious. l- l
PETITE PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS. H H
McMillen's Cough Cure is sure. h l
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McConnell's Balaam for Coughs. ' H
Do you know McMillen's Cough Cure H
is effective ? , H
The commissioners will be in adjourned ' / H
session next Monday. " H
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T. A. Erb is conducting a boarding j |
house over Ganschow's store. H
Secure desirable positions for your | |
Christmas advertisements now. , H
You will not overlook The Trihune | |
if you ate an advertiser for profit. |
Staple stationery , best quality at low- A H
est prices , at The Tribune office. ii l
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Advertise for results. The Trihune i H
gi\es the best. The people read it. ' % |
M. D. Holmes is building an addition H
to John Wascon's house on the lower H
Briltuood. H
Did you ever burn any genuine Mait- H
land coal ? Bullard sells it at $6.50 per | H
ton. Try H
The Germans of west Bondville precinct - H
inct are building a large parsonage for H
their preacher. H
Use McConnell's Benzoated Almond fl H
Cream and you can keep your hands |
white and clean. |
Henry Walker has traded his East |
McCook dwelling for the Adams house J M
in North McCook. ' / H
Sheridan Nut coal is useil by a good |
many people , and they say it is all right. r H
$4.50 per ton at Bullard's. e |
Fifteen (15 ; cents will buy a box jf ° , H
nice writing paper at this office , containing - ° ' |
taining 24 sheets of paper and 24 envel- H
Archie Utter has been confined to bed , * - H
this week , by injuries received on the m H
farm , Sunday , in being thrown from a K' H
horse. H
Notwithstanding the hard times , S.M. H
Cochran & Co. are keeping a complete Iju 'j l
line of general hardware. See them before - * " • H
fore buying. H
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Mrs. Samuel Haynie , an oldtime and _ _ H
well known resident of southern Frontier 30 H
county , died on the 9th. Interment was y |
made in that neighborhood. * ) |
S. M. Cochran carry in stock the Ger- v H
man , Rivers.de , Antique and Royal Oak Jg H
heating stoves nothing better in the • ' V H
market. The prices are right. Q |
The south room of Menard's building ' / | |
is being placed in shape to receive the w H
postoffice. Additional windows have > J |
been put in , and the room is being re- h |
papered and painted anew. * * H
To finish paying for the Organ in dis- Q H
trict 8 , the school children of that dis- f | j H
trict will give a Christmas entertainment A |
in the Fitch school house , December 23d , } Y |
at 8 p. m. Admission 15c. Two for 25c. / H
Children 10c. . ; 3 H
The Tin-ill Methodist church of Valley i H
Grange precinct has been knocked down = H
and moved to South McCook , where it j H
is now being set up again , and will be % H
used by the Methodist people of that < > H
part of the city. % H
The Misses Stover & Stanfield an- ' s > H
nounce a special sale at greatly reduced | | j |
prices until after the holidays. See advertisement - " * H
vertisement in The Tribune and small - * • H
bills. Here's an opportunity to secure „ , c. H
seasonable goods at a sacrifice. H
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A Missouri editor says he stepped into L < H
the store of a business man who did not ' * . |
advertise , and was surprised to find him % j H
busy. The storekeeper had the itch and H
a Waterbury watch , and when he was * * > > < j H
not scratching himself he was winding , - J4 H
his watch. H