K SIXTEENTH YEAR. McCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY EVENING. JULY 2 , 1897. NUMBER 7
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HI GRATIFYING SUCCESS
K The Popular Class of ' 9X Covers Itself
H - With Glory
H # , IN ITS PRESENTATION OF ESMERALDA
f1 The Special Scenery Is Attractlve-
f The Music Flne-and a Large
i and Appreciative Crowd
B , Completes the Joy.
Hpi A large , brilliant and appreciative au-
Hl k dience filled the Menard opera bouse ,
A' last Friday evening , to witness the pres-
HL * \ eutation of that popular and well known
j I f romantic drama , Esmeralda , by the class
Hf of ' 97 of the McCook public school , asH -
H \ / f sisted bi * Supt.Valentine and MissSelnia
H i Koren.
H The play was well handled from start
S to finish and received the close attention
H" J of the audience , which at times warmly
i ! V encored the performers , and which ,
i throughout the entire evening gave
H\ ample and repeated evidences of appre-
H f ciation and pleasure.
H Miss Selma Noren took the part of
H * ' Lydda Ann Rogers with vigor and most
Hv effectively carried out the role of the
Hp high-spiritedambitious women in'words ,
Hf' action and costumes.
H \ As Old Man Rogers , Supt. Valentine
H was strong and uniforrul } ' excellent ,
V s keeping constantly before the audience
H-4 the simplicity and honest } ' of the North
K * * Carolina backwoodsman character , and
1 v ever deferring to his "high sperretted"
| Jt wife.
1 m Kittie Stangland made a t3'pical Es-
< jgf meralda Rogers. Her shrinking , quiet
B f manners and slender , slight physique
B s& 1 an < s ° ft v ° ice an < l ways fitting the char
ts L acter admirably.
H | jL In the somewhat difficult role of Dave
B * ' Hardy , Ira Clark -was surprisingly sucH -
H W cessful and is entitled to a full measure
H * ' of approbation for his grasp and execu-
H \ tion of the character.
H % Ray McCarl'sEsterbrook was bright ,
H jk characteristic and appropriate , the part
I rm * heiug taken with an off-hand , careless
E % gayety quite refreshing and entertaining.
m \ Ernest Cordeal as Desmond , the Par-
M V isian artist , was ( if you will excuse it ) an
9 artistic success. Ernest has the manner-
B | is | ! v * sm the drawl and hirsute development ,
jp and he was all right.
BH | | 1 Miss Maggie Cullen made a decided
Hf hit as Nora Desmond. Her acting was
K sprightly , pert and altogether fetching
R' and quite captivated the audience at
He * times.
P/ ] * Miss Laura McMillen as Kate Des-
Hft mend was good. Her action was easy
B | and her recitation clear ; altogether the
s role was well taken.
H * , > William McManigal make quite a
Bp YFrencky Marquis DeMontesin , without
KJ vaseliuing his face , either. He was
0 ( smooth enough.
F | VV Earl Ludwick as Drew was energetic
B and business-like , with an eye to the
B\ * main chance and ready as a "matter of
mm business' ' to drive a stiff bargain.
r The K. of P. orchestra of eleven pieces
B > under direction of H. P. Sutton , furnish-
Hv ed a number of fine selections , which
BjE they rendered in their usually effective
Hr < and artistic style.
P B The new scenery and stage properties
B W generally have never been excelled in
i V an entertainment ever given in the city
Baf and added measurably to the success of
B J ? the performance.
H 1 In fine much credit is due all connect-
rilr e he entertainment and The
H Tribune offers congratulations accord-
ingly.
B\ \ REPEATED SATURDAY EVENING.
El * " " The entertainment was repeated on
1 Saturday even , / 7ith all the felicitous
1 particulars of Fi Jay evening , except the
S audience.which was considerably smaller
S than on the opening night.
% Will Be Held.
8 * We are requested to announce that
E freight train No. Sowill be held until
J * * 8:30 , Saturday morning , for the accom-
m modation of all who desire to take in the
Eourth of July celebration at Indianola.
\ Among the features of their celebration
fJ will be the music by the Brigade band of
J * our city. _ .
\ A Smash Up.
| ( LastSunday John Real.Jr.of Perry pre-
F cinct , had a runaway in the city , in
5 which his buggy was pretty badly
I smashed up.
f * We defy competition , quantity and
M quality considered ; Binding twine 5 cts.
W Per Penn ; Machine oil 30 cts. per gallon
at Troth's.
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J m ' Linen and celluloid collars andicufis.
E P , Splendid line at the
ftN Famous Cxoxhxkg Co.
| m Hammocks at McMillen's drug store.
I I , Wall Paper at McConnell's.
MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE.
DR.W.V. Gage had a professional call
to Bartley , Saturday.
C. P. Viland arrived home , Monday
evening , from his visit east.
Geo. Hockkbi.x , arrived in the city ,
Tuesday night on business.
J. H. Bennett joined the family on
the claim near Max , Tuesday morning.
Miss Maggie Cullen of the class of
' 97 will teach in the Kummer district in
the fall.
Mrs. Sarah Haley went down to
Holdrege , last Friday evening , on a visit
to friends.
Mayor Troth took in the Republican
state league meeting in Omaha , Tuesday
of this week.
C. H. Meeker went down to Lincoln ,
Saturday night , on business , returning on
Monday night.
Mrs. Tom Wray W3S down from Cul-
bertsou early in the week , guest of Mrs.
T. M. Miindy.
Al Lewis , the well known hardware
drummer , spent the closing days of past
week in the city.
Frank Carruth came down from
Denver , Monday morning , to look after
his McCook interests.
Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Hart accompa
nied relatives to Denver , Wednesday
night , on a brief visit.
George Beck : and wife came home
from their Omaha , Lincoln , Kansas City
trip , last Saturday night.
Louis Suess came home from Crete ,
last night , with the children , -who have
been staying with his father.
Miss Maude Wood left on 2 , Wed
nesday , for Sheridan , Wyoming , on a
visit of two or three weeks.
J. C. Gammill , the weil known Fron
tier county farmer and politician , spent
Monday in the city on business.
Rev. August GuEBERT will leave on 2 ,
next Tuesday morning , for Red Bud , 111. ,
to be absent on a vacation of a few weeks.
Misses Ona Simons and Master Dare
Kenj'on left on Wednesday morning for
Sheridan , Wyoming , on a two -weeks visit.
Charles Northrup left on Monday
evening for Omaha , where he assumes a
clerkship. Many frisnds wish him suc
cess.
Mrs. M.L.Thorgrimson departed on
Saturday night , for Colorado Springs ,
Colorado , on a visit to her daughter Mrs.
Allen.
Miss Maud Smith came up from Lin
coln , close of last week , and has been
the guest of her sisters , Mrs. Will Mc-
Carl and Mrs. Fred Pennell.
Larry McEntee came up from Indi
anola , Saturday , returning on Sunday
with his little girl who has been staying
with Mrs. F. W. Hawksworth.
Mrs. L. W. Robinson of Clay Center
who has been the guest of Mrs. J. W.
Hupp , went up to Denver , Saturday
night , on a visit to her parents.
Miss Sage , -who has been visiting her
aunt , Mrs. W. S. Morlan , left for her
home in Wymore , Wednesday morning
on 2. The elder sister remained.
Mrs.J.D.McAlpinb of Denver passed
through the city , close of last week , on
her way to Cambridge , to visit her pa
rents , Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Knights.
Miss Emma Burrows arrived from
Fond du Lac , Wis. , Saturday night , and
will be the guest of her sister , Mrs. Her
man Pade , during the summer vacation.
Mrs.Robert Bussewitz arrived from
Fond du Lac , Wisconsin , last Friday
night , and on Satuaday evening she and
the doctor left for Denver , where they
expect to make their future home.
F. M. Kimmell went down to Hast
ings , Wednesday morning , to meet his
brother , Dr. H. S. Kimmell , who , with
his wife , went through lere about nine
o'clock , Wednesday night , on their way
to San Francisco.
Miss Selma Norbn departed onWed-
nesday morning for Lhntoln , to assume
the duties of assistant city librarian. She
-will return home for the month of Au
gust before resuming ks regular course
in the state university.
State Treasurer ITeserve was in
the city , Saturday , o kis way home from
Denver , -where he purchased some cattle
with which to stoek Ifls ranch south of
the city. HeLeftiK.J Mieoln , Saturday
night. The cattle , ftkftat 200 of all ages ,
were driven to the Jfc&eh Saturday morn
ing.
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FRACTURED HIS LEG
William Darlington the Victim of a Pain
ful and Severe Accident.
A STUBBORN COLT IS THE CAUSE
The Obstreperous Animal Rears Up
and Falls Back on Top of Its
Rider With Serious
Results.
William Darlington , tenant on C. H.
Meeker's irrigated farm south of the
city , was the victim of a very painful and
severe accident.Sunday afternoon. While
attempting to ride an obstreperous colt ,
the stubborn brute reared up and fell
back on top of him , breaking both bones
of his right leg , the broken bones pro
truding through the flesh. The injured
man received prompt surgical attention
and on Monday afternoon was removed
to the McCook Surgical Hospital , where
he is now under the care of Dr. Gage.
The Masons took the matter in hand
and were instrumental in moving him in
from the country to the hospital , where
his injury can be better cared for.
The injury is a severe one , and con
siderable time and care will be required
to repair the break. Mr. Darlington
has much genuine sympathy in his mis
fortune.
Soldiers' and Sailors' Reunion.
Indianola , Nebraska , June 23,1897.
Comrades : Yourselves and families are
hereby invited to attend the 7th Annual
Reunion of the Soldiers and Sailors to be
held at Indianola.September 7,8 , 9,10,11 ,
1897 , at which time we hope to meet all
in Fraternity , Charity and Loyalty.
Comrades , we have already engaged
tents for j'ourandyour families'accommo-
dation yet it would be well for all Com
rades having tents and covered wagons to
bring them along. We hope this circu
lar will be read at all meetings of the G.
A. R. Posts in this District from now till
September , also that you request your
local paper to publish the same.
Comrades don't forget the place and
date. The citizens of our city will give
you a welcome that you will always re
member.
Hay , Corn , Straw , Wood and Water
free to all Soldiers and their families.
W. P. Elmer , Willis Gossard ,
Adjutant. Commander.
Meeting : Adjourned.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Republican Valley District Poultry asso
ciation has been adjourned to Saturday ,
July 10th , at 2 o'clock p. m. , in the city
hall. The meeting will be one of unusual
interest as Mrs. Hattie Byfield of Red
Willow will read a paper before the as
sociation on poultry raising. The pub
lic is cordially invited to be present , es
pecially the ladi * s who take an interest
in poultry raising. A. S. Campbell ,
J. S. LeHew , Secretary. President.
Rolled Over Him.
Nick Plussard narrowly escaped severe .
injury , the other day while leading two
horses to pasture. The horses were walking - (
ing along single file , when the rear .
animal bit the leader , who jumped for
ward knocking Mr. Plussard down. Not
satisfied with this , the brute added injury
to insult by falling down onto Mr. Plus
sard and rolling over him. All that
saved Nick was the softness of the earth
where the accident occurred. As it is he
is sore from the pressing received.
Benefit Entertainment.
An Ediscope entertainment will be
given in the east ward school house as
sembly room this afternoon at 2:30 and
this evening at S o'clock. Admission in
the afternoon , 15 and 10 cents. In the
evening the prices are 25 and 10 cents.
Besides the pictures by the Ediscope
there will be a Phonographic entertain
ment. This instrument is much louder
and clearer than any ever heard here.
Everybody Laughed.
Si Perkins made a bushel of fun for a
large audience at the opera house , Tues
day evening. As fun makers the combi
nation is a big success , and the band
and orchestral workis good. The "Rube"
band is a winner. Taken altogether the
company is all right in its line.
Bauer-Schmier.
Last Sunda3T morning in the German
Congregational church , Rev. Vogt united
in marriage Jacob Bauer of Culbertson
and Eliese Schmier of our city.
We defy competition , quantity and
quality considered ; Binding twine 5 cts.
per pound ; Machine oil 30 cts. pergallon
at Troth's.
Machine oil , 25c. per gallon , at McMil
len's drugstore.
Wall Paper at McConnell's.
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I I I I I I 'I llll IBM I W *
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vTOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
Doubtless the lax enforcement of law
is seriously impairing the integrity of
that bulwark of our liberties. The erst
while majesty of the law reminds me of
a wire fence exhioit. Fine , stout meshes
of'hogwire" at the bottom , that will
catch and hold the smallest offender.
Butjtoward the top the more ornate and
delicate strands , far enough apart to give
passage to a carriage and four.
Too many Christians only work at
their job at odd times on Sundays for
instance. Thus letting the side-show of
earthly existence obscure the main tent
of eternal bliss. And yet what will a
man'give in exchange for his soul ! ( As
suming , of course , that the male being
aforesaid thinks that he has such an
article in his anatomy. ) Theiefor , O
man , thou art inexcusable !
The fact that every cloud has a silver
lining doesn't cut as much ice as it used
to. As a bit of oratorical suggestiveness
it may be said to be off color. It's the
auriferous lining now that catches and
holds the public optic ; so the poet and
orator will N. B.
"How peaceful the grave , its quiet
how deep" , sighs the poet. "How ter
rible the grave , with its white bones all
rattling together" , shudders another.
And yet few sane people seek the seclu
sion of the sepulcher , and not many vir
tuous and brave fear its terrors. Between
the optimist's eternal sweetness and
light and the pessimist's sombre woe lies
the truth. Medio tutissimus ibis.
A "prominent and influential" citizen
of a southron town recently turned up
his pink toes to the daisies , and his de
mise was the topic of generous comment
by the local newspaper. One paragraph
of which was especially graphic : "He
was so low down , small and mean that
he had to take the incline up to hades" .
And the editor admitted that the es
teemed departed only owing him for
three years' subscription.
There's nothing in a name. Bill Jones
may have cerebral matter to feed to the
swine , while DeQuincy Swellhead Mont-
morf'nci can use -peanut pod for a
skull-cap. There's nothing in a name of
alphabetic generosity , of polysyllabic ,
sonorousness , of the parted-in-the-middle '
sort , that will make the hair grow lux
uriantly on one's breast. Really. ]
It might be astonishing as well as interesting - .
teresting to be able to trace causes and
effects oftentimes. The dyspeptic is loth 1
to admit it , perhaps , but much of the
unhappiness of life , I am convinced , ]
would yield to the pills and pellets of the (
apothecary's skill more readily than to ]
the philosopher's wisdom or the parson's j
Doubtless the destinies of
prayers. men j
and nations have hung upon the choking (
up of a diminutive duct , the mixing of l
uncongenial viands , a disturbed duodenum - (
num or an aggravated pylorus. ,
Conservatism seeks to be undisturbed T
ever. "Let me alone" is emblazoned on (
its banner in indelible ink and gross cap
ital letters. It worships at the shrine of
vested rights. Its churlish opposition to *
liberalism reminds me of the obje '
of a certain cephalic animalculae to the
use of small-tooth combs : "Finger and
thumb , precipitate powder , or anj'thing
else you please ; but for heaven's sake ,
no small-tooth combs" .
Purvis-Hammond.
On Tuesday evening , at the home of
the bride's parents , Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
Hammond.a few miles southwest of town
over in Driftwood precinct , Rev. George
W. Sheafor of the Baptist church united
in marriage Mr. Will J. Purvis and Miss
Adessa Hammond. The ceremony was
performed in the presence of the relatives
of the contracting parties only. A wed
ding supper of attractive and substan
tial edibles followed the ceremony.
Both of these excellent young people are
well and favorably known in our city.
They are sterling young Christian people
whom The Tribune takes pleasure in
wishing all kinds of good fortune and
happiness throughout life. They at once
went to keeping house over on Melvin
street , where a cosy home was ready for
their reception.
A Union Prayer Meeting' .
The churches of the city intended hav
ing a union prayer meeting at the depot ,
Wednesday evening , but the plan did
not meet with oScial sanction and ap
proval , and the idea was given up , people
ple confining themselves to singing and
exchanging warmest words of greeting
with the pilgrims. A large banner with
words of welcome and God-speed occu
pied a prominent place on the platform.
The union prayer meeting was held in
the Baptist church , however.
Staple stationery , best quality at low
est prices , at The Tribune ofiice.
A NARROW ESCAPE
An Endeavor Special and a Freight Collide
at the Flag- Station Cody , Col.
A BAD WRECK BUT NOBODY KILLED
EngrlneerDave Magner and Fireman
Sid Cole Were Both Injured ,
but Not Seriously. Eng
ine 210 a Wreck.
An ugly wreck occurred at the flag
station of Cody , Colorado , just west of
Akron , about three o'clock on Thursday
morning. Special Christian Endeavor
train , running as Second No. 5 , ran into
fast freight No. 76 , as the freight was
taking the siding at Cody. The freight
had only partially taken the siding when
the special coming down grade struck
her a number of car lengths from the
rear end. Fireman Cole jumped and
escaped with but slight injuries. Eng
ineer Magner went over with his engine ,
receiving painful but fortunately not se
rious injuries. Some ugly head cuts and
a scalded hand are among his wounds ;
besides he is painfully shaken up and
sore. The injured men and their wives
arrived in the city last night on delayed
No. 4 , shortly after 11 o'clock. Fireman
Cole was able to walk home , but Engin
eer Magner was taken to the McCook
Surgical Hospital , where he is now re
ceiving every attention. No one else '
was injured on either train , although the
haggage car and several freight cars
loaded with cattle and horses were badly
wrecked. The damage will be heavy. .
The road was quickly cleared of the
wreckage , so that traffic was only delay
ed but a tew hours.
The wrecker and crew went up from '
here , last night , to pick up the engine
and cars.
All in all , it was a very fortunate acci
dent.
Paid the Loss in Full.
Supreme Treasurer Frank Harris of
the Star of Jupiter went down to Holbrook -
brook , Monday , and in person delivered
to Mrs. Christina Coppom a check for
$500 in full payment of the life insur
ance carried in the order by her late hus
band , Adolph Coppom. The following
receipt mildly expresses her appreciation
af the prompt payment of the loss and
for the money received :
Holbrook , Neb. , June 28th , 1S97.
Supreme Officers Star of Jupiter ,
GentlemenThis is to certify that I
tiave to-day received payment in full of 1
: ertificate 712 for $500 held by my late
fiusband , Adolph Coppom , in the Star of
Fupiter. I wish to express my apprecia- 3
ion of the and !
prompt payment gener-
jus treatment accorded me by the order ,
md to recommend the institution to any
me desiring to provide for the future at
i very reasonable expence in a safe and ,
veil conducted fraternal beneficiary so- ,
: iety. ( Signed ) Christina Coppom.
The officers , members and friends of
he order all take satisfaction in the early .
settlement of this loss in full , and The
Tribune congratulates.
Magnificent Prospects.
Red Willow county now looks like a
bride arrayed for the bridegroom. In
other words the crop prospects were per
haps never more inviting than just now.
The small grain crop will be immense.
The acreage is unusually large , the yield
per acre will be very satisfactory and the
quality perhaps as good as we have ever
produced. The impression is that we
will this year harvest the largest small
grain crop in the history of the county.
As to the corn , it is coming on finely ,
although a little later than usual. And
if the present bright prospects and most
gratifying conditions continue , the corn
harvest will be superb.
It is not over-drawing it to state that
the present outlook for Red Willow coun
ty , the Republican valley , and the great
State of Nebraska , is most roseate and
encouraging. May all the prospects be
fully realized is our ardent hope.
Lawn Social.
The Dorcas society of the Congrega
tional church will hold a lawn social.
Thursday evening , July Sth , onthelawns
at the residences of E. C. Ballew and
Brrney Lewis. Ice , ice cream and cake
will be serred. There will be a short ,
entertaining program. All for ten cents. {
The ladies of the Methodist church
announce an ice cream social for Tuesday
evening , July 13th , in the Meeker build
ing. • A short program will be given.
Remember the date and place.
Machine oil , 25c. per gallon , at McMil
len's drug store.
Hammocks at McMillen's drug store. ' .
Wall Paper at McConnell's.
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PETITE PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS.
Wall Paper at McConnell's. f
For hail insurance see C. J. Ryan.
Hammocks at McMillen's drug store.
Selby can repair your old buggy tops. 1 ;
The rainfall , Tuesday night , was 1.01
inches.
Machine oil , 25c. per gallon , at McMil- j
len's drug store. %
Many a lad gets his first lesson in gambling - ; .
bling in the slot machine.
Have you been into look at Sclby's
harness at the "Bee Hive" ?
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Are you right with the editor on your
subscription ? If not , why not ?
Seasonable neckwear and hats at the
Famous Clothing Co.
Be in the swim. Buy one of those
wonderful Vive Cameras from H. P.
Sutton.
Sewing done by the day at the homes.
Terms reasonable. Satisfaction guaran
teed. L. Grace Townsend.
Dr. S. C. Beach has rented a room
over Leach's jewelry store and will re
sume the practice of medicine on his own
account.
Selby is now selling his own make of
leather suspenders at4o cents ; same kind
the old hundred per center is selling at
60 cents.
Dame Rumor has advised The Trib
une of the approaching nuptials of at ]
least two McCook couples in the not dis
tant future. | |
S. M. Cochran & Co. beat 'em all in 1
hog fencing. Get their prices and inspect - H
spect their stock. Quality and cost will j
both stand the test. 'A
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The Western Distributing Co. , will \
distribute for advertising purposes and I
free some specimens of Cudahy's soap in I
our city in the near future. I
We defy competition , quantity and I
quality considered ; Binding twine 5 cts. I
per pound ; Machine oil 30 cts. pergallon I
at Troth's. I
Clothing made to order is a specialty I
at our store. See our samples and I
price. A good fit and make is always 1
guaranteed. Famous Clothing Co. I
A. A. Phillippi has purchased the I
Peake property in East McCook from 1
the building association and will move I
the same to his farm over in Valley I
Grange precinct. I
Linen crash suits are a seasonable I
novelty. In the medinm and best grades I
and properly made , they will not shrink. I
See our samples of cloths. I
Famous Clothing Co. I
The Dr. Cann's Electric Belt Co. , will I
be here all of next week , giving a big I
full show every night. Good singing , I
iancing , funny farces , and acts. Come
jut and enjoy yourself. Free to every
3ody.
The Kaleidoscope is pleased to note fl
that C. W. Knights has &o far improved
in health as to be brought down town I
each day in a roller chair provided by
his brother George. Cambridge Kalei-
doscope. I
It cost Dr. Beach one cart wheel , for
having established a reputation for being I
kind hearted. The next man however , fl
will have to hoof it. The doctor is open I
to any offer of a new experience barrin g
a proposal of marriage. H
Samuel Strasser Dead. 9
Word was received here , Saturday , of B
the death of Samuel Strasser in New H
York city at noon of that day. The H
cause of death was gangrene which set in I
on a sore toe that had long bothered the H
deceased. Mrs. Strasser and Grace left H
Holdrege , Friday , for his bedside , but H
did not get farther than Chicago , before H
Mr. Strasser died. The remains were H
buried in New York city on Monday. H
The friends of Mrs. Strasser and the H
family here will join us in expressions of H
sympathy. H
Dwelling Destroyed by Fire. H
Soon after midnight , Wednesday , the H
dwelling of J. B. Griswold in Southeast H
McCook , was entirely consumed by fire , H
together with the entira contents. No H
one was at home at the time , so the H
cause or origin of the fire is unknown , H
although a defective flu * is mentioned * H
Mr. Griswold carried $500 insurance on H
the house. H
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Our Population. H
According to the recently completed H
city census , McCook contains 2,217 Pee * H
pie , as against 2,330 in , J690. The school H
population , however , shows an increase H
of 62 over last year , feeing S13 , 439 females - H
males and 374 males. H