The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, January 01, 1897, Image 1
g | \ FIFTEENTH VEAR McCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY. NEBRASKA , FRIDAY EVENING. JANUARY 1. 1897. NUMBER 83 M CHRISTMAS ECHOES What Transpired In the Several Churches of the City. \ Celebrations are yery attractive \ The Glorious Event was Given Due ' * > Prominence in Most of the Churches of the City , I This Year. Ho event in the world's history .and experience is so fraught with .gracious , blessing to humanity as the birth of the x Savior of the world ; and so Christmas 4 lias come to be the most widely and gladly celebrated of all the days observed in Christendom. It is to all classes and I , conditions alike THE day in the full , round calender year ; and while a Chris tian observance , yet the occasion appeals to all , and is so commemorated by the 1 earth's teeming millions , regardless of faith. But to the people of a Christian ciation such as our's the day and the event is of transcendent importance and significance , and its faithful , thoughtful and loving observance is especially fit ting. So ever hail to thee merry , glad some Christmas. May America never become too sordid and place seeking to commemorate thee ! As for McCook there was the usual suspension of business and numerous gatherings about home hearthstonesjnot to speak of the presence of Santa Claus in every home , and the giving and re ceiving of gifts according as the people have been prospered. . The several churebs held their cus tomary special services.accounls of which are briefly iriven below : . The Christmas exercises at the Con gregational church weresomewhat unique It in character , consisting of a lantern ex- * Wbition , recitations , music and a treat for the little ones. Appropriate Christi mas pictures were thrown onto a large ' "i canvas , and suitable declamations , reci tations and music accompanied each. The tableaux were a captivating feature of the program , the effect being heightened - ened by the different colored lights produced by the lantern. The church choir assisted with two numbers. At the conclusion of the program Santa Claus and his assistauts put in an appear ance with a large supply of sweetmeats , which were distributed among the chil dren present. Those of larger growth were remembered with copies of a fine booklet entitled , "The Wrestler of Phil- lippi" , a companion piece as it were , to the booklet given last season , "Titus , a Comrade of the Cross" . The church was well filled and the exercises enjoyed. EPISCOPAL. 1 The celebration by the members of S. Aiban's Episcopal church was modest and unpretentious. On the afternoon of .Christmas day a small tree was exhibited in the chapel , and sweetmeats distrib uted to the children of the Sunday school. The regular Christmas services were conducted in the chapel on Sunday fol- f lowing hy the Rev. Mr. Irvine of Hast- CATHOLIC. r „ The observances at St Patrick's church were on their usual elaborate scale. Christmas is the one day in the year when priests are authorized to say three masses. The first mass was given at six o'clock in the morning ; the second following - " " ' lowing at nine with the singing of Steam's Festival mass by the children choir ; and the third at halfpast ten.wheu ieter's celebrated high mass was " sung by the church choir assisted by some of McCook's best vocal talent. In the evening the church 'was a scene of brightness and joy. The little ones were in evidence in a varied programme of musical and literary numbers. All of which were enjoyed. At the conclu sion of the programme jMr. and Mrs. Santa Claus distributed gifts from the 1 r Christmas trees among the Children. HT The church was attractively and sea- Hjl sonably decorated for the auspicious HI event , and all the services were largely K\ attended. The admission to the evening Hl [ ] exercises was by card , in order to keep Mp/k * he attendance within bounds. Hvl METHODIST. Biff The entertainment provided at the 11 % Methodist church , Christmas eve , packed Bl ] the church with an expectant audience , Bjlf and all were delightfully entertained and Hlv pleased with the Christmas cantata ren- K ife dered "Santa Claus and His Elves" . f jlf Much time and great pains had been ex- jTmM perided in the preparation of the cantata > Rf | arfl the realization was gratifying and bf complimentary to those having the mat- ' Rp cer in charge os well as to those taking fr1commended and congratulated. The R | 3olo parts were strongly taken , and the WJjm chorus work was meritorious , while the H. dialogue was interesting and appropri- w " ) „ ate. Adding the effect of costumes and the simplicity of youth and their enthu- siasni of action , you have one of the most pleasing Christmas celebrations ever giveu in the city. The affair concluded with the appear ance of Santa Claus and the usual dis tribution of presents. COURT HOUSE NEWS ITEMS. Matters of Interest Gleaned From the Several County Offices. DISTRICT COURT. Following cases have been filed in dis trict court since our .last report : Charles A. Hanna vs. David Carpenter. Equity. The McCook Cooperative Building and Savings association vs. E. C. Ballew. Equity. Isaac Cromwell vs. Hannah A. Best. Equity. Mary J. Wicks vs. John N. Yarnel. Equity. Elizabeth C. Ash vs. George M. John son. Equity. v William H. Male vs.Wilkie A.Webber. Equity. COUNTY COURT. The following business was transacted by Judge Smith : I , . Incense to wed was issued to Samuel A. Goheen and Gertrude E. Higby A In the case of C. T. Brewer vs. Richard Carroll , the plaintiff was granted judg ment in the sum of $14.40. The will of the late Mathias Kessler was probated , Wednesday. COUNTY CLERK. The mortgage record for December shows the following : , , Farm mortgages filed , $19,307.50 ; released - ' leased , $7,468 00. Town mortgages filed , $882.00 : released. $600.00. Chattel mort gages filed , $5,516.90 ; released , $4,481.98. MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE. Mrs. L. F. Griggs spent Christmas with her parents at Trenton. C. F. Babcock was a Cambridge visi tor i , Tuesday , on business. H. T. Church and son left on Monday night for Colorado on cattle business. W. P. Hall , the well known Holdrege lawyer 1 , was here on business , Monday. B. M. Frees is in the city on business connected ( with his large interests here. Dr.Walter Rowland was over from Herndon , Kansas , Mondayon some bus iness. GEORGE BlDDELL of Lincoln was a guest j of Mayor Troth and family over Sunday. ; J. S. Phillips of the Indianola Re porter had legal business in the cit } * , Monday. Judge W. H. Pratt of Phillipsburg , Kansas , is visiting her daughter , Mrs. C. E. Eldred. MesdamesJ. F. Kenyon and A. S Campbell , were Hastings visitors , Mon day of this week. Jacob Burnett was down from Den ver , Wednesday , on business and to get the glad hand of friends here. Miss Maggie Gibbons arrived home , close of last week , from Des Moines , Iowa , where she has been for a number of weeks. R. E. Patrick of Emerson , Iowa , arrived in the-city , Tuesday evening , and is the guest of his brother-in-law , Dr. J. A. Gunti. Mrs. J. Hi McManigal visited her sister at Grantl Island , close of last and opening of this week , returning home , Monday night. Mrs. J. T. Bullard of Palisade spent Thursday in the city on her way home from visiting her daughter in Omaha during Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Robison and E. E. Magee arrived home , Wednesday , from Curtis , where they visited relatives during the holidays. Gordon Campbell and Miss Bran- stool of Oberlin were the guest of A. A. Bates , close of last week. They returned home on Saturday morning. Miss Meserve returned from Lincoln , Thursday evening , to participate with the young ladies of the Christian Endea vor society in their New Year reception , Miss Selma Noren came up from Lincoln , Wednesday night last , and is visiting her parents and friends during the holiday vacation of the state univer sity. Frank Carruth , who has been in Denver1 for the past week or two , came down on No. 4 , Tuesday evening. He reports a quiet Christmas in the city of the plains , this year. E.L. LAYCOCKis having his store room fire damages repaired ; repapered , re painted , etc. He will shortly go west to be absent two or three months , and will not engage in business again before next spring , if at all. BAND BOYS BALKED Director Sutton of the Brigade Band Taken by Surprise. BAND ABRUPTLY GOES ON A STRIKE But After the Presentation of a Gold-Tipped Baton the Mat ter was Quickly Ar bitrated. • One of the most pleasant diversions of Christmas week was the promenade con cert given in the Workman temple hall , Chribtmas evening , by the Brigade baud. The affair attracted a jolly company and the evening was characterized by unal loyed happiness , both for those who love good music and those who delight in the mazy waltz and the bewitching two-step. The musical programme rendered speaks for itself : Two Step Cycling Club G. L. Catlin Overture Semiramide Rossini Waltz Auf Wiedersehn Bailey Descriptive Down the Mississippi..Puerner Schottische Too Sweet to Live Rollinson Characteristic May Pole Dance Tobani Polka Pretty Typewriter Puerner Waltz Mein Thuringen Kiesler Selection Frieschulz Weber Medley Overture Ten Minutes With the Minstrels Bowron pleasing feature of the concert was the presentation to Director Sutton of a handsome gold-tipped baton ; while the maimer and language of the presentation were decidedly unique and happy. In the midst of playing one of the selections every member of the band abruptly and unanimouslv refused to play another note , notwithstanding the directors most energetic gesticulations aud subsequent blank look of utter astonishment. It was then Drum Major Laycock's pleasant duty ( to step forward and inform the overwhelmed , and irate director that the band had agreed to strike until the director - tor was supplied with something else than a ioint of stovepipe for a baton ; and in ; a very clever speech presented Mr. Sutton with a pretty and suitable baton. Of 1 course this quite knocked the director off 1 the Chrismas tree , and everybody enjoyed - joyed a hearty laugh at his expense. A Trifle Thoughtless. ' They are still enjoying a hearty laugh , down on the Willow , at the expense of a certain ( person who recently drove down there from this vicinity , to hunt. Game was scarcer than hen's teeth , but wood was plentiful , and the hunter is said to have thoughtlessly transferred a load of cut [ and ricked wood from the ground to his vehicle. At about this stage of the proceedings the owner of the wood put in ; an appearance , and the hunter was persuaded to return the wood to the rick with due care. To Subscribers ot The Tribune. Readers of The Tribune will please remember that cash is an essential in the publication of a paper. The pub lisher has been very lenient during the past few years , on account of crop fail ures and hard times , and as a consequence - quence many hundreds of dollars are due on subscriptions. We are now com pelled to request all who can to call and make settlement in full or in part. In view of the facts , our subscribers must feel the justice and urgency of this re quest. The Publisher. • Deal Fell Through. In our last issue we stated that David & Larimore had traded for a McCook livery barn and would immediately take charge of it. At that time the trade had been agreed upon bj * all persons interested - terested , but later some of the parties be came dissatisfied and the deal proved a failure. Williard Hampton has now purchased Lute Latimore's interest in the Benkelman barn and will carry on the business in partnership with Mr. David. Benkelman News. Meeting of Directors. Iu accordance with a resolution adopt ed at the last regular annual meeting of the Red Willow county agricultural so ciety , the directors are hereby called to meet at Indianola on the second Satur day in January instead of in March as formerly. The meeting will be held at the office of Bond & Beck in Indianola at 2 p. m. , Saturday , January gth , 1897. All are requested to attend. W. A. McCool , Secretary. Clarence Broke Jail. Clarence Lackey of Culbertson , , who was recently placed in the Adams county jail at Hastings for safe keeping , broke out in a very clever way , last week. A reward of $50 is offered by the sheriff of Adams county for his capture before February 20,1S97. Clarence is charged with assault and robbery. f * McConnell's Balsam for Coughs. DEATH OF MRS. DUNGAN. Typhoid Fever Carries Off an Early Citizen of McCook.v Mrs Dungan , wife of Rev. George ungan , died at the home of the family near Otis , of typhoid'fever , eaily Mon day morning. "Mrs. Dungan had been sick for several weeks and had grown steadily worse from the first. Her death was not entirely unexpected , yet all hope of her recovery was not abandoned until Saturday or Sunday before her death. The two sons were in college at Colorado Springs and arrived home a few days be fore their-mother's death. Her sister in Chicago and brother in a mining town in the mountains were wired. The for mer ajrrived , but the latter being several miles from the railroad did not receive the message. The funeral took place at OtisWednesday , at 11 a. m. , in the Congregational churchand vas conduct ed by Rev. Sanderson of Deuver.assisted by Rev. Singleton. The service was very simple and impressive. Mrs. Dungan leaves a husband , two sons , and a father and mother ( Father and-Mrs. Merrill ) in this county , besides a large number of friends here and else where to mourn her loss. She was a devoted wife , a kind mother and a dutiful - , ful daughter , and as a pastor's wife was untiring in her devotion to the church The expressions of love and deep sense of loss by those who came to pay her the last tribute of respect were numerous. "She will be missed" , said one , "from the Christian Endeavor meetings" . An other remarked , "I fear her place in the choir cannot be filled" , while the mothers and fathers and children into whose homes she had brought the sunshine of Christian love , were warm in their ex pressions ] of affection. Like the One who was the inspiration of < her beautiful life she "weut about doing - ing i good" , and though the veil seems to be 1 drawnh'eVsun of a light set , the fire of < love ymrnsv brighter on the altar of human hearts because of her who is "not dead < bu t sleepeth" . A Business Change. E. K. Rowell has disposed of his real estate , , loan , insurance , and collection business ; to E. E. Lowtnan , who is now in charge of the business at the bid stand. Mr. RoWell has a position with a mining company ( at Colorado Springs , whither he will soon go. We wish both gentle man : success. J. E. Kelley was present at the meet ing of the executive committee of the Nebraska Republican Leagues in Omaha , , Tuefday. A great , enthusiastic gathering . ing of the boys is reported , and the wheels set in motion for future Republi can victories. • " S. M. Cochran carry in stock the Ger man , Riverside , Antique and Royal Oak heating stoves nothing better in the market.v The prices are right. CITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS. • The\ Ladies Aid society of the Method ist ] church is making arrangements for its j annual Martha Washington Dinner and Fair on February 22. Catholic Mass at 8 o'clock a. m. 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. HiCKEV , Pastor. Baptist Services in McConnell hall. Preaching at ri a. in. , by Rev. F. M. Williams ; no evening service. Bible school ; at 10 a. m. , and B. Y. P. U. at 7 p. m. A cordial invitation to all. Episcopal Divine service second and fourth Suudays of every month at 11:00 a. , m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school every Sunday at 10:00 a. m. S. A. Potter , General Missionary. R. A. RUSSELL , Assistant. The third lecture of the winter course at the Episcopal church will be delivered on Monday evening , January 4th. Sub ject , "Love and Lovers" . Admission free. All cordially invited. Methodist Sunday school at ten o'clock. Preaching at eleven o'clock. Subject , An Old Promise for the New Year. Class at twelve. Junior League at two thirty. Epworth League at seven , L. E. Cann , leader ; subject , A Gracious Invitation ; Isaiah 55th chapter. Preach ing at eight o'clock. Subject , A Mile a Minute. All are welcome. Christians , let us pledge for a united work for God. J. A. Badcon , Pastor. Congregational Morning theme , The Keynote.- Sermon followed by reception - ' ception of members and the Lord's Sup per. Evening topic , Dreaming and Do ing. , , Sunday school at io , Endeavor so ciety at 7 p. m. ; Grace Brinton , leader. The week of prayer will be observed by the church by meetings each evening. Sermons , Wednesday and Friday even ings. A11 are cordially invited to attend. HartL. Preston , Pastor. , 4 - > u McKENNA SELLS OUT His Grocery Stock is Consolidated With the Maley Grocery Stock. FOWLER S. WILCOX IS THE PURCHASER Both Stocks will be Moved Into the Old McKenna Stand , and E.J. Wilcox Will Manage the New Concern. This week J. W. McKenna disposed of his grocery stock and business to Fowler S. Wilcox , Who has also purchased from A. A. Maley the grocery stock of the late firm of J. A. Wilcox & Sou , and the two .stocks have been united at the old Mc Kenna stand under the management of E. J. Wilcox. Success to the new estab lishment. Wedding Bells. Tuesday evening of this week at the resdience of the bride's parents over in Valley Grange precinct , Rev. Hart L Preston officiating , Albert Goheen and Gertrude Higby were made husband aud wife ih the presence of relatives and near friends of the contracting parties. The bride is the lovable daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Higby aud the groom is the sterling son of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Goheen , all of Valley Grange precinct. The Tribune joins in sincerest well wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the estimable young people who have thus embarked on the sea of life together. On a Grand Scale. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Rogers of Shade- land stock farm , Red Willow precinct , celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their marriage , Christmas day , on an elaborate scale. A * very large company of friends from that neighborhood , Mc Cook and Indianola were invited and as sisted the popular and excellent couple in commemorating the event in a man ner that guests , host "and hostess will long remember with pleasure. It was a social event seldom equaled in our coun ty , in the large number of guests and the lavish liberality of the entertainment. G. A. R. Post Officers. The following officers for J. K. Barnes post were elected at the meeting of the members , Tuesday evening : G. W. Dillon , Post Commander. B. F. Olcott , Senior Vice Commander. Jacob Steinmetz , Juuior Vice Com. A. C. Harlan , Surgeon. J. M. Bell , Chaplain. J. A. Wilcox , Quartermaster. G. W. Starr , Officer of the Day. J. A. Brinton , Officer-of the Guard. J. Underhill , Guard. J. H. Yarger , Adjutant. The Old Soldiers. The members of J. K. Barnes post , G. A. R. , will hold a camp-fireWashing ton's birthday. At their meeting on Tuesday evening of this week it was de cided to give a patriotic entertainment I on , that date. The camp-fire will be held • ' in the afternoon. Supper will be served ' from 5 to 7 , to be followed by the exer cises and dancing. A good time is in store for the old soldiers , their families , and friends. A Successful Ball. The second annual ball by the mem bers of C. W. Bronson lodge , B. of R.T. . in Workman hall , Thursday evening , was successful and enjoyable. The at tendance was large enough to make a comfortable , jolly gathering. The music was produced by the popular Pythian orchestra enough said. The committee and order are to be congratulated upon the social and financial success of the ball. About St. Valentine's Day. The O.R. C. is arranging to give a grand ball about St. Valentine's day , which this year comes on Sunday , so the exact date has not yet been decided upon. However , the dance will be given either just before or soon after St. Valentine's day , with the usual pleasurable particu lars. Wait for it. Red Willow's Share. County Supt. Carnahan announces the December apportionment of state school funds. Amount apportioned , $2,195.27. No. children entitled to share , 3,269. Amount apportioned to each child. 50 cents. Amount apportioned to each dis trict $7.oS. 'J Dr. Z. L. Kay. Office , rooms 4 and 5 over Leach's jewelry store. Residence , front rooms over Ganschow's shoe store. Do you know McMWen's Cough Cure is effective ? ' A ALEX. STEWART UNBALANCED. H After Queer Pranks Is Taken Charge H of by Friends. | H Alex. Stewart is iu charge of his friends H at the Capital hotel on account of mental - H tal aberration. Mr. Stewart was a Bur- H liugton engineer at the time of the Hubbell - / | bell wreck twelve ' years ago. He settled ' H later in Wymore where he owned a street v H car line running from Wymore to Blue H Springs. He obtained considerable cash H not long ago for insurance on a large H street carstable which had burned. He H came to Lincoln on December 5th aud * | stopped at the Capital hotel. He seemed I | | to have a mania for trying a whirl at the . H board of trade and is said to have lost - H $800 since his arrival here. He was also H a great admirer of the fair sex and iuves- ' H ted in 180 pairs of silk hose which he H tried to give away to quite a number of H women. Night before last he left his H room in airy attire and promenaded the H street until he was discovered aud taken H back to his room. He is well up in Masonry - H sonry aud was taken charge of by some H of his brethren. Last night he became H so anxious to leave his room that it was H necessary to place an officer with him. 1 Sunday's Journal. H Alex. Stewart is well known here. H where he is the owner of some city pro- H perty. All will regret his sad an unfortunate - H fortunate condition. H PETITE PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS. H McMillen' ; ; Cough Cure is sure. H Last year's set of resolutions will answer - H swer the purpose. H The weather has been quite misty and H damp , part of the week. H Next week is the week of prayer. Re- j H vival services may follow. H Staple stationery , best quality at lowest - H est prices , at The Tribune office. M An increase of pension was granted H William IT. Booth of Lebanon , last week. H IL T. Church has cribbed about 20,000 H bushels of corn on his farm up on the H Willow. H Did you ever burn any genuine Mait- H | land coal ? Bullard sells it at $6.50 per H ton. Try it. M A correspondent asks , "Who is feeding - H ing hogs on some one's else corn ? " Give j H it up , brother. M We understand that Mel Spauldiugaud H family expect to go to Rivertou in the j fl spring to live. J Use McConnell's Benzoated Almond H Cream and you can keep your hantb | | white and clean. | The McCook gun club indulged in a M short , Christmas day , and will have another - M other , this afternoon. M Sheridan Nut coal is used by a good M many people , and they say it is all right. | $4.50 ' per ton at Bullard's. M As the author of the famous "Alecks fl and Pats" dialogue , Receiver Patrick H Gibbons is acquiring honors rapidly. H Charles Roper of Valley Grange M precinct will leave about the lothof January - M uary to join his brother George in Oregon. M Fifteen (15 ; cents will buy a box of M nice writing paper at this office , containing - H taining 24 sheets of paper and 24 envei- H opes. /j / H Notwithstanding the hard times , S.M " ' H Cochran & Co. are keeping a complete H line of general hardware. See thenrbe- M fore buying. y * M A. A. Bates has moved his barber shop fl into the room recently vacated by C. J. H Ryan , who occupies a room over Brew- H er's meat market. - M Your attention is directed to the new M advertisement of Edward E. Lowman , H who is now ready for business in the line M of insurance , collections , conveyancing H etc. , at the old Colvin stand on EastDen- M nison street. M Is your name written there we mean | H on The Tribune's subscription list ? H And again , can you read your title clear | H to a year's subscription paid up in advance - M vance ? If not this is the time of year to M make good resolutions. M A son of Lewis Casten fell from a | H loaded wagon , last Saturday , the wagon H running over him , and was quite painfully - M fully injured. It was at first thought H that his injuries were serious , but he is M now getting along nicely. H Wc are informed by Frank Fitch that H "Diadem" living H Barnes.an iS-year-old boy - ing a few miles southwest of town , was H struck in the face by the front foot of a M fractious horse , Monday , receiving quite H a severe wound. He is better at present H