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Br f \ FIFTEENTH YEAR. McCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY EVENING. MARCH 5 , 1897. NUMBER ' 42 II
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An Old Settler's Story.
Day after day the October sun ap
peared above the eastern horizon , cast a
( lurid light as it rose to the zenith : deep
ening into the color of blood as it de
scended and seemed to drop into space
in the west : night after night the starry
panorama rolled across the firmament.
Even so did the buoyant spirits and joy-
vj. ous tenipermeut of Jack Porter change
fl i-to .
- depression.
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H | KWm k This dead looking landscape was very
_ B 1 \ like the lives of the settlers , who some
P S I years back , had come so bravely to make
W\Jtw homes in this one-time "Great American
\MT Desert" . At first , all appeared bright
_ L * fik an n0Peful- Then came failures , } * ear
H * w after year ; hot wiuds drouths grass-
KAl hoppers something to prevent the real-
HUR-p - < , ization of their expectations until now ,
VjEk I those who did not or could not get away
Hpf seemed , as a general thing , as lifeless as
BA the grass and their prospects as sombre
HEw as the atmosphere At least it looked so
fl R to him , this weird day , when the air was
Lflheavier with smoke and the sun redder
HKthau usual. He was growing morbid ,
Hffi J that was clear so he would go over to
P @ Neighbor Bailey's. They looked at
_ K Hri things differently there and were always
MP bright and cheerful.
wt As he went along the dusty road , he
Bf took from an inner pocket a photograph ,
Bjb and kissing it , looked long and lovingly
HK at the beautiful face. He lived again the
V p \ miserable day when he pressed his be-
Bli trothed to his heart , saying , "God bless
t ? & -and keep my darling till I come" ! and
HL 1 L hurried to the train which bore him to
S If this disappointing West. That was three
HJF \ .years gone , and she was waiting , and
Mf \ as he gazed , the dear eyes looked into
} his so life-like and the lips seemed to say
k W as tlle > ' did when he left , "I'll be true ,
| Jfef Jack ! I'll be true" !
ft Just then a horseman rode up , who
proved to be Billy , one of the cow-boys ,
who often helped Jack and with whom
HH * t Jack was a favorite.
HX "Hello , Parson" ! exclaimed Billy , giv-
Em ing Jack this sobriquet , in the free and
H $ ! easy western style , on account of his gen-
Hjl tlemanly and upright character , and by
vfljf which he was known among the stock-
Hk ' men.
B& "Well , Billy ! What's the word with
> S you" ?
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B3fe "O , not much , Sir ! Texas Jack and
B * " Prairie Widdy are going to be spliced
jf tonight and the boys intend to give them
/l / a good send-off. I am going now , to get
W | the crowd and have a jolly shin-dig" .
V They are to marry , are they ? Well , I
Hflk wish them good luck" .
Bfl"Won't you go 'long , Parson ? You
Hfr will have a good time and plenty to eat.
1 She's cooked up a lot o' grub" .
Kft } * * No , I believe not , Billy. thank you.
flUt Am on my way to Mr. Bailey's : I wish
Kk to see him" .
HK As the boy rode off , he turned and
Hn called to Jack , "Say , Parson ! Heard
H > about the Indians ? Broke out of the res-
K ervation. On the war path ! Coming
Kv this way ! Killing lots of folks" !
Hf \ Taking but little heed of Billy's report ,
/ ] | / Jack , with his mind filled with his own
mmf plans , reached his friend Bailey's , who
V welcomed him cordially. "Well , well ,
Kf Porter ! I am glad to see you. Give me
n your horse and walk in" .
Hff "Yes , come right in , Mr. Porter" ! ex-
B& . claimed Mrs. Bailey. "I am delighted
rate see you" !
K/ "And , I am delighted to be here , I asH -
H sure you , Mrs. Bailey" .
# v "Well , Porter" , said Mr. Bailey , corn-
Iji ing in , where have you been this long
Hjn time , and what have you been doing ? "
Hi "At the ranch : trying to solve prob-
fl& V lems" .
flf "Poor business business" !
, jT < , Porter.poor
Ejl ' 'Yes , but I feel like a square peg in
fl B a round hole , and I've oeen trying to
fi find out how to square the hole or round
fl the peg. The time has come for me to
E * "Maybe I can help you" , said kind
l S Mrs. Bailey , who , as well as her husband ,
T B was in Jack's confidence.
BffB , "That is just why I came , Mrs. Bailey ,
flft I want your help. But first , I've been
Eflr pondering the Whyness of the Is" ,
fl "In other words , the clay says to the
Hrf potter , 'Why hast thou made me thus' ?
fl Is that it" ?
U "I am afraid it is , though I hadn't
fl _ _ thought of it in that way. Well , let that
Hp pass. Now , the Whenness of the Want-
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H "O , that is easy" , shesaid , just when
H you decide" .
R "Well , seriously , Mrs. Bailey , ought a
v man to bring a refined , cultured woman
Hl to this country" ?
Mw 4k "My husband brought me" .
Hl jfc& j "Yes , I know , but would you have
H Sf another to go through your experience" ?
HV ' • • No.Ishouldhaveherprofitbymine" ,
Hf she laughingly replied. "I should tell her
Hj on no account to look in the glass after
H being here a few weeks. I hid mine un-
Hj der the bed , when I saw the western-
fl ized reflection , and , O , I can't tell all
H the dreadful things" ! then growing
H grave and speaking feelingly , "No , Mr.
Porter , jesting aside , I should urge you
not to bring the lady in question , to your
ranch ! You ought not to be there your
self. Now , Tom Bailey" ! she said , turn
ing to her husband who was about to
speak , "don't you stop me ! We all know
what you think of the possibilities and
probabilities of this much discussed coun
try , but I am not so much of an opti
mist. I tell Tom , Mr. Porter , that it is
as the old woman said of another place ;
good for men and horses , but you
tell him , Tom , about women and oxen" .
"Do your own talking , Madam" , he
said , with mock politeness , taking his
wife's hand for they were still devoted
lovers. Laughing and talking merrily
for awhile , their conversation became
serious and practical and Mr. Bailey con
tinued "My wife is right , Porter. You
ought not to be on a ranch ; you are not
fitted for it ; and when a man makes a
mistake , the next thing is to correct it.
As you cannot square the hole or round
the peg , put the peg where it will fit.
You can place your cattle interests in
the hands of an agent , and that will
prove lucrati\e. Billy will be a splendid
fellow for it. You spoke of a position in
Denver , I believe" ?
"Yes , a college-chum is doing well and
offered me a position as book-keeper ,
with chance of getting in as partner. I
have partially planned Why , what
does this mean ! " he exclaimed , as Billy
came riding furiously and wildly crying ,
"Hello ! .Bailey ! Run for j-our lives !
Indians coming ! Everybody going to
the K. Y. Ranch ! Fortify there ! Hurry
up , Parson ! For God's sake get there as
quick as you can and don't forget your
guns"I and the frightened boy rushed
away.
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MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE.
E. L. Dennis of Bartley was in the
city , Sunday.
Frank Carruth is about again after
a brief illness.
M. J. Abbott was down from Hayes
Center , Thursday , ou business.
SYLVESTER. . .Cordeal . made a flying
visifto Hastings , last Friday.
Rev. Mayfield of Bartley attended
the revival services early part of the
week.
Mrs. W. T. STONE of the Driftwood ,
who has been quite ill , is now better and
improving.
J. E. KellEY is at Denver and Colorado
rado Springs , this week. Will be back
on Saturday.
Major Cole spent Wednesday in
Culbertson , where gospel meetings are
being held with success.
REV. C. H. Case of Ogden , Utah , was
the guest of Rev. J. A. Badcon , Tuesday ,
on his way home from Omaha.
J. J. Lamborn was a city visitor , Sat
urday , on his way home to Indianola to
spend Sunday with the family.
Presiding Elder HALEof Holdrege
was a happy , interested participant in
the revival services , Monday evening.
L. J. Healey has been here from
Omaha , part of the week , in the interest
of the Smith-Premier Typewriter Co.
Rev. J. Mason of this place , Presiding
Elder of the U. B. church , preached in
Gennania hall , Sunday last in Hastings.
Andrew Carson was over in the
Traer , Kansas , neighborhood , first of the
week , after fat cattle for the Palace meat
market.
Mrs. Frank Dean came up from Hol-
drege , last week , and was the guest of
Mrs. Robert Byers until the middle of
this week.
John Stone came done from Frontier
county , last Saturday , and has been vis
iting his parents over on the Driftwood
part of the week.
Miss Lotta Stover has gone to Om
aha for treatment. We learn that she
is no better of the disease that has long
afflicted her , a fact her many friends and
acquaintances here will learn withregret.
A Successful Ball.
a The closing ball of the McCook danc
ing club in Workman hallMonday night ,
was a large success. The attendance
was numerous and participation gay and
enthusiastic. The Knights of Pythias
orchestra provided some of its choicest
and most inspiriting music , and the af
fair was a social and financial success
quite satisfactory and gratifying to all
connected with the function.
The ladies of the Cemetery committee
served refreshments in the banquet room
in connection with the hall for benefit of
the cemetery improvement fund.
Wall Paper 4 cents a roll.
L. W. McCONNBU , & Co.
Across Two Ranges.
Last week's letter left me at Truckee ,
Nevada. On the summit of the Sierra
Nevadas is our next stop , at an elevation
of 7,017 feet , though the grade here does
not seem to be as steep as at other points
ou the route. Emigrant Gap now attracts
my attention. There is quite a history
connected with this gap. Some time in
the early daj's an emigrant train of 24
families got caught in a terrible snow
storm and all perished by starvationand
within two or three days travel of plenty ,
where the grass is always green and the
flowers blooming ever. The gap is only
105 miles from Sacramento. It seems
odd to ride through snow and ice into a
section of country where grass and flow
ers are flourishing in all their beauty and
profusion. I also noticed some oranges
growing on the trees. After reaching the
foot of the slope the weather is like June.
Sacramento is our next stop. This is a
city of considerable size and importance ,
the capital of the great state of Califor
nia. They have many of the modern
conveniences , street cars , electric lights ,
etc. , though it is not as attractive as
some of our eastern cities. Things seem
to be quite cheap here , but it is difficult
to get a job of work. A few of the mines
are ruuning and that seems to be about
all the work there is to do. But I was
told thai when spring opened up work
would be plentiful. To be continued.
C. W. Roper.
Stop My Paper. ,
The following is most respectfully sub
mitted to the attention of those whom
the cap fits :
After 3ou get angry and stop your pa
per just poke 3our finger in water , pull
it out and look for the hole. Then you
will know how sadly you are missed. A
man who thinks a paper cannot survive
without his support ought to go away
and stay a while. When he comes back ,
half his friends will not know he was
gone , and the other half will not care a
cent , while the world at large kept no
account of his movements. You will
find things you cannot indorse in every
.paper. Even the Bible is rather plain
and hits some hard licks. If you were
to become mad and burn your Bible the
hundreds of presses would still go on
"printitfg' it ; and when you stop your
paper and call the editor names ? the pa
per will still be published , and what is
more you'll read it on the sly. Ex.
To Subscribers of 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.
Is Not Easily Dismayed.
The Indianola Reporter has it rumored
that Major Cole will tackle Indianola
after he has converted McCcok. Well ,
the Major has a stout heart , my brother.
Even Indianola cannot dismay him.
Hog Fencing.
We have just received a shipment of
extra quality hog fencing. And we are
selling it at the remarkably low figure of
20 cents a rod. Have also a large supply
of chicken fencing in stock.
S. M. Cochran & Co.
Lots for Sale.
Lots 9 , 10 , 11 and 12 in block 25 , Second
end addition to McCook. Make me an
offer on these lots. Address :
W. E. Dauchy , Topeka , Kansas.
A bit of hail and some rain , last night ,
with a mild display of heaven's fireworks
and artillery. Today rejoices the farmers
with its promise of opening spring.
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For Sale or Trade.
Two good farm horses for sale cheap ,
or will trade for stock of any kind.
4ts F. M. COLSON.
Dr. Z. L. Kay.
Office , rooms 4 and 5 over Leach's
jewelry store. Residence , front rooms
over Ganschow's shoe store.
For Sale.
First-class milch cow.
J. A. GOHEEN.
Wall Paper 4 cents a roll.
L. W. MCCONNELL & CO.
The number of conversions up to date
is about 340.
CITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Baptist Regular services , Sunday
morning , at 11. Bible school at 10 a. m.
Geo. W. Sheafor , Pastor.
Methodist Sunday school at 10.
Preaching at 11. Class at 12.
J. A. Badcon , Pastor.
German Methodist Regular ser
vices at 9 o'clock , every Sunday morn
ing , in the South McCook Methodist
church ; services in German.
Rev. M.Herrmann.
Catholic Mass at 8 o'clock a. m.
High mass and sermon at 10:30 , a. m. ,
with choir. Sunday school at 2:30 p. m.
All are cordially welcome.
Rev. J. W. Hickey , Pastor.
Congregational Morning theme ,
"Growing in Grace" . The Endeavor
society and its friends are especially invi
ted to be present. Union Gospel services
at 7:30. Hart L. Preston , Pastor.
Episcopal Divine service second and
fourth Sundays of every month at 11:00 :
a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school
every Sunday at 10:00 a. m. Lectures
alternate Mondays at 7:30 p. m.
S. A. PoTTER , General Missionary.
R. A. Russell , Assistant.
SCHOOL NOTES.
Miss Maude Doan was a school visitor
again , Tuesday.
Miss Maude Cordeal was a West ward
caller , Tuesday afternoon :
The 4th , 5th and 6th grades had a
special lantern class , Saturday evening.
Rev. Mr. Evans of Arapahoe made
an effective talk to the pupils , Tuesday
afternoon.
Maude Wood of the nth has been on
the sick list most of the week , and una
ble to attend school.
The Valentine quartet has been rather
in demand of Jate furnishing their excel
lent music for the public.
Pur schools seem to be commanding a
good deal of attention of late from the
g od citizens of the town.
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"It is a poor rule that won't work both
ways" ! exclaimed the boy , as he threw
the ferule at the schoolmaster's head.
Lantern class of a miscellaneous nature ,
this evening at 8 o'clock. Saturday night
at 8 o'clock , The Hoosier Schoolmaster.
Next week , views in Switzerland. All
are welcome.
Major Cole , the evangelist , addressed
the pupils in the assembly room , Mon
day afternoon , making a .very excellent
and instructive talk. Rev. H. L. Preston
was also present.
Mabel Wilcox , assistant teacher of the
1st and 2d grades east , was taken quite
sick , last Sunday , and unable to attend
t5 her school duties , first of the week.
Adessa Hammond of the nth grade
assisted Mrs. Cordeal during her en
forced absence.
The management of the school lantern
changed hands , this week , with Martin
Thorgrimson as the present chief manip
ulator. William McManigal , the old
manager , finished a very satisfactory
term in that capacity , which is more than
can be said of Grover Cleveland , whose
term of office also expires this week.
' The jury could not agree so a decision
was not brought in , as to which was the
more important , the' alphabet or the
wheel. The word'wheel' must not be
taken to mean bicycle. If this had been
done , the jury would have most certainly
brought in an unanimous decision.
{ The following example is taken from
among some practical problems found in
an up-to-date arithmetic , and most likely
can be solved by any of the 7th or Sth
grade boys : If it takes a boy twenty-five
minutes to cut three sticks of wood to
get supper by , how long will it take him
next morning to walk three miles in the
country to meet a circus coming to town ?
For Sale at a Bargain.
The Trowbridge property facing the
Park. Good house and barn. Two lots.
Price , $1,200. One-third down , S per
cent , interest on balance.
* > ' i mo. C. F. Babcock , Agent.
The proposed theatrical venture has
been given np and the artists will leave
town by the aid and consent of our dear
people.
Some people seem to prefer that ver1 1
sipn of the Lord's prayer that seeks forgiveness - 1
giveness for debts rather that for trans- 1
gressions.
Wall Paper 4 cents a roll.
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L. W. MCCONNELL & Co.
Ash Wednesday was the beginning of
the Lenten season.
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McMillen's Cough Care is sure.
A Crowing Revival.
The union revival services continue to
attract immense audiences , crowding the
Congregational church , this week , to
overflowing , and with a constantly in
creasing numberofconversions. Already
over three hundred
conversions are re
ported and Major Cole announces that
the work is just well begun. During the
past week the movement has invaded
the ranks of railroad men with convict
ing power. This religious crusade seems
to be destined to sweep through the en
tire community and surrounding country.
Our Local Demonstration.
The Brigade band delightfully cele
brated the inauguration of President McKinley -
Kinley , yesterday afternoon , by appear
ing on Main avenue in fatigue uniform ,
and playing a number of stirring selec
tions from their comprehensive reper
toire , to the great pleasure of many citi
zens that quickly gathered to hear them.
The booming of anvils and the display
of "Old Glory" by quite a few citizens
made up an impromptu demonstration
of characteristic cleverness and pleasure.
Incommunicado.
If Colonel Phillips of the Indianola
Reporter doesn't repent and quit writing
such wirked things about McCook , Coun
cil 100 , Colonel Mitchell , the Republi
can party machine and our Lantern
Class , we will place him incommunicado
the next time he conies to McCook. So
there now ! ,
Wedded in Omaha.
Mr. Albert Ezra Upton and Miss Anna
Marie Fitzgerald were married in Oma
ha on Monday , February 22 , 1897. They
will be at home in Montrose , Colorado ,
after May first. They will be remem
bered as having spent a short while in
our city during the present winter.
The Last Before Lent.
The young ladies of St. Patrick's church
entertained the members and friends of
the congregation in the Workman halla
Tuesday evening. It was the last of the
series of ten cent socials before the Lenten
season. High five and refreshments.
There was a large attendance.
A Good Attendance.
Notwithstanding the other attractions
of the evening , the Monday evening ,
meeting of the Star of Jupiter had a good
attendance. There was one initiation.
It was decided not to give the program
announced , on accout of the absence of
some of the performers.
COURT HOUSE NEWS.
COUNTY COURT.
P. Walsh has filed two suits against
S. Strasser to collect rent on contract ,
in sums of $199.75 and $80. Both will be
heard Saturday.
The replevin case of C. T. Brewer vs.
E. H. Doan was heard before a jury ,
Tuesday , they giving a verdict for plain
tiff for one cent and costs. The case will
be carried up.
The suit of J. P. Hanson & Co. vs. C.
L. Miller , on account , was on Wednes
day postponed 30 days.
License to wed was issued Orson I.
Lee and Virginia E. Ingleman , both of
Indianola , Saturday , at which time the } '
were duly wedded by the Judge.
On Wednesday the Judge authorized
and performed the marriage of John
Conner of this county and Adda M.
Brockney of Traer , Iowa.
The preliminary hearing of Engineer
D. B. Bohnstedt for alleged illegal voting
at the late election is being heard before
the Judge , this morning.
A petition in injunction was filed on
Thursday morning , asking that Andrew
J. Washburn be restrained from dispos
ing of his property or drawing money
from the bank. Order was issued at the
request of his wife Jane A. Washburn.
DISTRICT COURT.
The following filings have been made
in district court since our last report :
P. A. Wells vs. Eugene Dunham and
W. F. Everist. Appeal from justice
court.
Thursday morning , Mrs. Jane A.Wash
burn filed a petition in divorce against
her husband , Andrew J. Washburn , alleg
ing adultery and extreme cruelty , men
tioning Mary Miller as the woman in the
case. A contemplated elopement is
among the allegations. The defendant
is a section foreman here.
COUNTY CLERK.
The filings and releases of mortgages
in the county clerk's office for the month
of Fehruary are as follows : Farm mortgages - .
gages filed , 6 $1,515 ; released , 8 $2,862.
63 ; city mortgages filed , 3 $1,500 ; re
leased , $4,103.83 ; chattel mortgages
filed , 64 $15,941.49 ; released , 59 $9,424.
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For Sale.
Lots 1 and 2 , in block 23 , original Mc- :
Cook. Write to G. W. Jacobson , Free
dom , Illinois.
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PETITE PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS. { |
Paints and oils at McMillen's. ?
A mule is not a means of grace butau
obstacle. fl
Do you know McMillen's Cough Cure fl
is effective ? ; H
His satanic majestic has gone under H
cover in this satrapy temporary. H
Staple stationery , best quality at low. * H
est prices , at The Triuune office. H
.Wall Paper 4 cents a roll at
McMillen's. H
New line of men's and boys' caps just fl
opened at The Famous. H
Wall Paper 4 cents a roll. H
L. W. MCCONNELL & Co. H
Wall Paper 4 cents a roll at M
McMillen's. M
Don't fail to see us before you buy or H
place aiij' orders. The Famous. fl
Wall Paper 5 cents a roll at > _ |
McMillen's. fl
The general opinion is that the present fl |
season will be three or four weeks late. fl
The Christians of McCook seem to fl
have the right of way in this city , just fl
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Try that home-made mince meat at ' |
the Palace Meat market. It cannot be , H
equaled for excelleiice. J M
Jos. Menard is having the postoffice ( H
lobby shelved and countered for a future , H
unannounced occupant. H
The Aid society of the Methodist H
church has indefinitely postponed its H
supper announced for March 13th. ' ' fl
During Lent Mass will be said in St. [ fl
Patrick's church each morning at 8:30. 1 |
Sermon every Friday evening at 7:30. 1
More new styles ready-made colored H
shirts received this week. Call and see i |
them at The Famous. [ j H
Everybody seems to know of Marshal | H
Jordan's candidacy for the shrievalty ; < fl
nomination but the modest marshal him- y H
self. J H
Too much water in the boiler caused a j H
small flood in the A. O. U. W. temple l ! H
building , Tuesday , but not much damage H
to any of the occupants. J l
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. ' _ l
A. A. Bates , Monday night. Ad. came H
within an hour or two of getting a royal , H
dainty birthday present. H
Before ordering shirts , either colored Her
or white , see our line of samples. We |
make these to order at lowest prices. A fl
good fit guaranteed. The Famous. H
Rev. R. A. Russell will lecture on fl
"Abram the Tramp" on Monday evening |
next , at 7:30 , in the Episcopal church. fl
All are cordially invited. Admission free. |
Reference to cases of marital and moral |
irregularities , involving two young mar- |
tied men of the city , is suppressed out of |
consideration for their wives , awaiting |
future developments. |
An iron grating has been placed in |
front of the Citizens bank on Main Ave- |
uue , over the area way , and the popular H
roosting place has been removed , much |
to the satisfaction of the public. |
W. Y. Johnson has disposed of his big | |
and swift pacer to A. Shackelton of Ind- H
ianola. It is supposed that there are a H
number of others interested in the purchase - |
chase of the speedy and promising horse. |
James Harris and Charles Elliott , two |
South Side farmers , had a slight misunderstanding - 1
derstanding on lower Main avenue , Saturday - H
urday afternoon last. That's all. No H
need of the coroner. But it drew the H
crowd. H
There is already quite a demand for fl
seed wheat. A large acreage of spring H
wheat will be sown over the county , this |
season. A few have begun work already H
and many others are prepared to commence - H
mence operations soon. H
Frank Freelove of the South Side , Valley - H
ley Grange precinct , winged a large eagle H
one day last week. It measured about |
seven feet , tip to tip. He brought it into H
town , last Friday , seeking the sen-ices H
of a taxidermist , in which he was not j H
successful. H
Chicago , Illinois , February 27th , 1S97. H
J. H. Bennett. McCook , Nebraska ; Dear |
Friend : We hereby acknowledge receipt _ _ _ |
of your order for "The First Battle" . H
Our orders are so heavy that it may be a H
day or two before yours can be shipped , H
but it will go forward the first opportuc- H
ity possible. The success of "The First H
Battle" is so great that we must ask your H
indulgence should the delay be longer H
than ordinary. Yours truly , W. B. Con- |
key Company. fl
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