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k SIXTEENTH YEAR. McCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY EVENING. AUGUST 27 , 1897. NUMBER 13 V > Populist County Convention. Pursuant to call , delegates of the Peo- m pies' Independent party assembled in county convention in the opera house at W Indianola at io a. in. , Monday. Chair- I man I. M. Smith of the county central m committee called the meeting to order m and read the call. S. W. Stilgebouer ol V Dan bury was elected temporary chair- & uiau and E. J. Mitchell of McCook , tem- HL porary secretary. B' A committee of five was appointed con- Hr sisting of A. W. Utter , W. A. Minniear , W J. A. Carter , E. J. DeAnnond and J. Dut- r cher on credentials. C. H. Boyle , John Long and R. C. Catlett were appointed a m committee on permanent organization. J A committee of five was appointed on i platform and resolutions as follows : A. , J. Rittenhouse , 33. B. Lister , I. A. Sberi- HF dan , Sidney Dodge and M. C. Maxwell. W Committee on permanent organization I recommended that the temporary organ- r izatiou be made permanent , and the re- L port was adopted. mk' A conference committee of three , con- W sisting of Maurice Reddy , P. P. Garrett , < p P. J. Hickmau , was appointed to confer b with a like committee from the Demo- pt cratic convention regarding a union of L forces. A committee of five on order of I business was appointed as follows : L. J. * > Holland , Albert Weeks , James Carmich- L ael , Soren Simonson , Leonard Stevens. | k Couventiou adjourned to i p. m. Convention called to order as per ad- L journment. Coniuiitteeon order of busi- H ness offered their report , which was acV - V cepted. Committee on credentials made their report and same was adopted. The following resolutions were adopted as Wf reported b } ' the committee : Be it Rhsola'ED , That the Peoples' W Independent party of Red Willow coun- 1 ty do hereby adhere to the platform of B * our party adopted at the national cou- w vention of 1892. W That we commend the action of our K congressmen from this state , and espec- I ially of the Hon. R. D. Sutherland of this , the Fifth , congressional district , for B his patriotic devotion to the cause of them m- party and the people. We also approve his earnest and able advocacy so success- B fully made in behalf of the soldiers of W' the late civil Avar , in procuring well-de- K v served pensions. M We desire to express our entire confi- W dence in the ability and integrity of the I senior senator from this state , the Hon. W. V. Allen , whose untiring energy and devotion to the cause of the people have F' given him a national reputation as a W \ friend of the toiling masses of tnis , country. L Resolved , That the Peoples' Independent - | > pendent party of Red Willow county in W convention assembled heartily endorse I the administration of Governor Holcomb 1 and recognize in him a fearless champion m of the rights of the people as against the ft corporate power which has been so long WL in control of the Republican party , and B that we especially commend him for his ft unswerving loyalty to the people of this B. state , while associated with andsurroun- E ded by the late Republican officials whom B the doors of the state penitentiary are Wp now swinging open to receive. K 1 The conference committee reported B that it had failed to hear from the coin- mittee appointed by the Democrats. Re- B port accepted and committee discharged. Little or no opposition was found to B v exist against the present county officials B and the } * were all renominated by acclamation - mation as follows : W For Count } * Judge , Isaac M. Smith of R Indianola ; Sheriff , John R. Neel of Indi- * anola ; Coroner , J. M. Rrown of Bartley ; F" Treasurer , J. H. Berge of Indianola ; ft Clerk , R. A. Green of McCook ; Surveyor or- or , Andrew Barber of Indianola. B' Miss Xillie Welborn of Indianola and B G. F. Godown of Danbury were nomina- B ted for county superintendent. A ballot R \ resulted as follows : Miss Welborn 5S 4 , F N Mr. Godown 46 . The rules were sus- B peiided and Miss Welborn's nomination r * was made by acclani. ; > n. B The Second commissioner district con- B sisting of Alliance , East Valley , Fritsch , H Indianola , North Valley and Red Willow Bs precincts next proceeded to vote on a E candidate for commissioner. An infor- B mal ballot resulted in 26 votes for James B Carmichael , the present incumbent , and B S votes for Maurice Redd } of Alliance. p Under suspension of rules thenornniation V of -Carmichael was made by accla- K mation. m The county central committee was em- B powered to fill any vacancies that might H , occur on the ticket. H [ The following persons were elected as B delegates to the state convention to be HL held in Lincoln , September 1st : I. A. F Sheridan of Indianola , C. H. Boyle of gK McCook , Hon. J. B. Meserve of McCook , B James Carmichael of Indianola , H. H. k Pickens of McCook , James Robinson , W. B , A. Minniear , C. P. Underwood , S. W. Rf Stilgebouer of Danbury , Sidney Dodge of H M cCook. E ( Following is a list of the precinct com- t f" ' niitteemen chosen : * Alliance John Long , Indianola. B Beaver W. A. Minniear , Danbury. B Bondville William Uerling.Indianola. BL Box Elder J. S. ModreU , McCook. m Coleman Robert Moore , McCook. B Danbury E. B. Lister , Danbury. Driftwood CharlesBoatman.McCook. East "Valley E. J. DeArmond.Bartlej. B Fritsch Andrew Barber , Indianola. Gerver Sidney Dodge , McCook. Grant T. A. Rowland , Banksville. Indianola New'n Dutcher , Indianola. Lebanon E. M Pennington.Lebanon. Mo. Ridue James RobinsonDan bury. North Valley R. C. Catlett , Bartley. Perry J. H. Meyer , McCook. Red Willow S. E. Hager , Indianola. Tyrone William McTaggart , Tyrone. Val. Grange Jas. Roberson , McCook. Willow Grove A. R. Clark , McCook. I. M. Smith was chosen chairman and J. A. Hammond , secretary , of the county central committee. MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE. Rev. I. W. Dwire was a city visitor Friday last. Dr. A.P.WELI.ES had business in Lin coln , Monday. A. A. Maley was an eastbound on 4 , Sunday evening. George Hocknell spent last Friday in the city on business. Mrs. J. F. Kenyon and Dare were Lincoln visitors , Monday. Miss Minnie Real of Grafton is visiting friends in the city. Mollie and Julia Ryan are visiting friends in Rock Falls , this state. Mrs. Clara Harbison spent Sun day with her folks in Culbertson. Miss Rache Berry retnrned.Tuesday evening , from her visit to Illinois. Miss May Mitchell is up from In dianola visiting her brother of the Cour ier. Miss Eva Hill left on last Friday evening for her home in South Bend , Neb. Neb.Mrs. Mrs. C. W. Bronson and mother went up to Denver , Tuesday night , on a visit. Albert McMillen had business on the farm near Trenton , early part of the week. Rev. August Guebert returned from his Illinois visit of six weeks , Wednesday evening. Mrs. J. B. Ballard and John returned home , Monday night from a visit down the road. E. O. Scott of the Inter-Ocean was up from Bartley to take in the convention , Saturday. R. O. Adams oi the Trenton Leader was in the city , "Wednesday , viewing the ball game. Mrs. H. P. Sutton and Mrs. Vina Wood arrived home , Sunday night , from their Omaha visit. Miss Ellen Halligan , formerly of this city , has opened up a millinery store in Falls City , Nebraska. E. L. Laycock is down from Denver and the mountains visiting his mother and friends and on business. SupT. and Mrs. Carnahan were up from Bartley , Saturday and Sunday , guests of her mother , Mrs. Cook. Miss Feeney of Hastings , who has been the guest of Mrs. P. F. McKenna , returned to her home , Sunday night. Mrs. Lyman Miller left for DeWitt , Illinois , last Saturday , to visit four or five weeks with relatives and friends. J. H. BaysTON , wife and children , of Kearney , arrived in the city , Tuesday evening , and are visiting here briefly. Mr. " . ! D Mrs. Alex Smith arrived from Sioux City , Iowa , on Saturday evening , and are now "at home" to their friends. Mrs. UJ. . Warren and little girl left for Denver and Colorado Springs , Sunday night on 5. They will be absent a few weeks. RTJSSELL McMillen departed on Sat urday morning for Somerset county , Pennsylvania , to spend a few weeks at tt : old home. J. A. Dixon has been tendered a lucra tive position in a barber shop at McCook and went up the first of the week to ac- sept the same. Oxford Standard. M. J. Abbott , of the Hayes County Republican , was in the city Wednesday , going down to Lincoln , Wednesday even ing , to attend the Republican State convention. Mr. Kjser of Garber & Co. spent the close of last and first of this week in Omaha buying goods. Another of his children has been taken down with the scarlet fever. Mrs. F. M. Kimmell and Schell went down to Lincoln , Saturday night , to visit a week or so with Treasurer Meserve and family. Mr. Kimmell accompanied them , returning home , Monday night. Miss Gertrude Yocum left Tuesday for McCook to spend a few days with her uncle who resides there W. E. Hart came up from McCook the fore part of the week to spend a few days with relatives and friends. Hastings Democrat. - v - - > - _ * & _ _ _ * & : 'iJ ! . .s 'v- The County Fair. Indianola , Nebraska , August 22 , 1897. Editor Tribune I suspect that it is time to begin telling your readers some few of the attractions prepared for the people at the coming fair. We have been blessed with most bountiful crops and good prices , and the people of Red Wil low county deserve a holiday , and are going to take it , too , at the county fair. If ever a people on God's footstool work ed hard and lived close and looked for ward hopefully and courageously after every mishap and failure , and pluckily set their teeth and tried again , those people surely live in Southwestern Neb raska and Red Willow county. All honor to them I say ; and so nothing is too good for them. Realizing this fact the management of the fair has spared no expense to make this the best fair ever held in Western Nebraska. First and foremost we have engaged Prof. W. P. Dennis of Terre Haute , Indiana , an aer onaut of 23 years' experience , to make a balloon ascension every day and jump from the clouds with his parachute. This will cost the society a large sum , Dut we feel confident the people will appreciate the exhibition of something never before seen in this county. The racing , this year , will be better than ever before , and more horses will face the starter in each class than have ever assembled at the ringing of the bell in a western county , and the watches will stop on some fast miles , as the track is in fine condition. We are also about to close a deal with a Chicago company whereby a kinetiscope will exhibit moving pictures in an im mense pavilion. A petrified woman , too , will be exhibited. There will be a large tent on the grounds , furnished with easy chairs , settees , fans , ice water , etc. , where tired women with fretful children may lest and refresh themselves , free of charge. We are now arranging for a pigeon shoot between the gun clubs of Cambridge , Stockville , McCook , Indian ola , and any other towns that wish to compete , for a trophy and a generous sum of money beside. The secretary is having a special place fitted up with chairs and desks for the exclusive use of the press , where the reporters may sit at their ease and report the races. This will be immediately adjoining the judges' stand. On Wednesday the Old Settlers of Red Willow county will exhibit them selves to admiring thousands. Come out and see the men who made history in this county , old vets who hunted buffaloes lees , horse-thieves and fleas in this coun try twenty years ago. Come and hear Colonels Hill , Black , Weygint , Fitch , Doyles , Fritsch , Belles , Longnecker , 01- cott , Crockford , Miller , Moore , Messner , Bradbury , and a lot more , try to outdo the G.A.R. vets in telling yarns. Twelve years' residence and a hungry look make you eligible to membership. Come and shake hands with old neighbors and friends. Sit around a camp-fire and drink a tin-cup full of freighters' coffee , such as we used to make when we went to Plum Creek after a load of freight for Franklin , Quick or Duffy. If you are a young man , come and bring your girl ; she expects it. Bring two girls , if pos sible. Don't disappoint them. Come and help make the fair a success. . Try to feel that it is our fair and that you must personally assist in swelling the : crowd and helping the management. We will amuse and entertain you. Come. W. A. McCool , Secretary. An Old Settler Gone. After a lingering illness , George M. Chenery passed awayTuesday afternoon , a victim of consumption. Dropsy devel oped in the closing stages of his illness and hastened his decease. The deceased was an early settler of our city and was a favorate with everybodyslandinghigh in the community until recent years , when multiplied misfortunes robbed him of his once comfortable means and some what beclouded his life. A generous- hearted man has gone on before. Peace to his ashes. He has no relatives , save perhaps a sister in England. The fun eral occurred " on Wednesday afternoon , conducted by the Masons. Services were held in the Methodist church , conducted by Rev. J. A. Badcon. Shorthand Class. I expect to start a new evening short hand class at East ward school building , September 10th. Those interested write or inquire of L. W. STayner. A Housekeeper Wanted. A good house-keeper can secure steady employment and good wages at my home. Mrs. A. J. Rittenhouse. Staple stationery , best quality at low est prices , at The Tribune office. Machine oils , from 25c. to $1.60 per gallon at McConnell's. Machine oils , 25c. per gallon at Mc Connell's. Hammocks at McMillan's drug store. A Harmonious Convention. Saturday afternoon last at 2:15 chair man Sexson called to order the Republi can county convention for the selection of state delegates , etc. Call was read by Secretary Barnes. On motion of A. Barnett , Dr. J.E. Ha- thorn of Bartley was made temporary chairman. The doctor , in taking the chair , said it was a pleasureand an honor to preside over the convention of a party whose predictious and promises were so grandly realized and faithfully carried out ; that with harmony in our ranks and good men for office , success is assured. On motion of H H. Troth , Esben P. Day of Lebanon was chosen temporary secretary. The gentleman being absent , on motion of William Valentine the po sition was voted to James Fowler of Ger ver precinct. On motion of J. E. Kelley , the roll of precincts was called and the several chairmen announced the following dele gates present : Alliance W. W. Lcmusters , Jackson Cromer , Perry Ginther , Samuel Premer , Taylor Ginther. JJnAVEKr-S. II. Coon , Thomas Bo\d , "William Iliersekorn , K. P. Eno , Moses Youngs ISondville Not represented. Hex Eldek D. P. lirou er , C. . . "Werner , J. A. Pinkerton , A. AV. Campbell , A. F. Kee\et > . Coleman II. K. Ilixler , A. Prentice , II. II. Wales , M. II. Cole , "W. II. Epperly. Da.vih-hy E. M. Woods , J ! . B. Smiley , W. P. Kennedy , C. It. Newberry. Driftwood C. T. Ellcr , W. S. Fitch , K. IX Rogers , J. II. "Wade. v East Vai.li.y- . VHodi'ktn , J.E. It.ithoni , S.W. Clark , II. J. Hall , II. M. Morse , A. E Miller , "W. II. Gartbide , William Smith. I-kitscii Not represented. Geuvek N.J. Johnson , II. Itichardson , J. II. Fowler , F. S. Lofton. Grant "W. II. Benjamin , I. . C. Caldwell , II. I. Peterson. In-hianola J. YV. Dolan , J.J. Lamborn , II. "W. Keyes , A. G. Kejs , C. AV. Beck , AV. O. Bond , E. S. Hill , It. S. Baker. Lebanon S. E. Balsten , Al Abbott , I > . A. "Waterman , E. P. Day , J. ASlutts , R. P. High. Missouri Ridoe J. A. Strain , J. II. Lewis , A. Gartiu. North Valley Not represented. Perry AS. . Hamilton , Howe Smith , J. A. Brinton , Ed Ausbaugh. Red AA'illow E. A. Sexson , J. R. Procter , Cap tain Ends , C. M. Pinckney , Carl Korns. Tvkone J. C. Moore , C. S.Blair , Frank Moore , P.I'eterson. A'alley Grange AVilliam Darlington , R. D. Johnson.E. H.Brittain , A.D. Johnston , J.S. Brit- * taiii , AAiLLOW GaovE 1st Precinct II.II. Troth , S. L. Green , H. AV. Cole , AA'illiam A' alentine.A.Bar nett , S. Corde.il , F. M. AVashburn , E. H. Doan , C.A. Dixon , V. Franklin , J. E. Kelley. Second Precinct C.E. Eldred , Ed. Jordan , AAR.Starr , II.II. Berry , C. W. Barnes , H. Thompson , Mell Holmes. Third Precinct C. G. Coglizer , C. I. Hall , John AA'hittaker , G. Orman , John AA'entz , R. M. Osborn , A. Probst. Fourth Precinct C. B. Graj , M.J.Clark , G. A. Noren , AA'illiam Archi bald , G. R. Johnson , Charles AA'eintz , AA * . N. Rogers , J.M. Bell , Frank Curry. On motion , J. J. Lamborn , W.R. Starr and E. A. Sexson were chosen as a com mittee on resolutions. The following were submitted and unanimously ap proved : RESOLUTIONS. AA'e , the Republicans of Red AA'illow county , Ne braska , in conention assembled , pledge anew our faith in its platforms and principles. AA'e heartily endorse the administration of President McKinley , and point with pride to its already beneficent influ ence on commerce , on trade , and the returning pros perity of all people , everywhere acknowledged ; al though only tix months ha\e elapsed since the in duction of AA'illiam McKinley into office , jet every where are evidences of returning confidence. AA'e commend our senators and represcntath es for the speedy passage of the Dingley billwhereby foreign ships are coming to our shores loaded with ballast , and departing loaded with the products of our soil. We renew our allegiance to the principle of pro tection , whereby our home market is preserved to our people , thus affording our best market , and giv ing employment to the labor of this country. And , whereas the constitutions of the United States and the State of Nebraska strictly prohibit the abridgment of religious liberty , we demand equal political rights for all our citizens , without regard to their religious views , and condemn as in imical to good government any innovation of this great constitutional right guaranteed to all. We demand faithful and honest sen-ice in all our public servants , and speedy punishment of all who betray their trust and the confidence of the people.Wc . Wc condemn in unmeasured terms the conduct of G01 ernor Holcomb in his answer to the eastern pressr whereby he sought to discredit our people and destroy the fair name of our state. We de nounce his answer as untruthful and dishonest. And , whereas in the senate of the United States , Senator AA' .V. Allen did on the 6th day of July , iS07 , * hcn and there state and made public the fact thattiovernor Holcomb did know of the embezzle ment of J. S. Bartley , state treasurer , for two years prior to the public knowledge thereof , therefor we denounce Governor Holcomb for his truancy in not bringing to justice said J. S.Bartlej * . And for his I failure to do so we hold him guilty of betrayal of trust and confidence and unworthy the exalted po sition he holds. On motion of R. S. Baker , delegates present were authorized to cast full vote of delegation. On motion of J.E. Kelley temorary or ganization was made permanent. On motion of H. H. Berry , the chair appointed H. H. Berry , S. WT . Clark , R. P. High , William Hiersekorn , H. W. Keyes as a committee to select nine state delegates. They reported as fol lows , which was unanimously adopted : W. S. Morlan , "W. R. Starr , J. C. Moore , H. H. Troth , J. E. Kelley , J.E. Hathorn , J. J.Lamborn , E. A. Sexson , A. G. Dole. On motion of J. J. Lamborn , it was de cided to hold the nominating convention in Indianola. The question of the con vention date called forth much orator } * . C. G. Coglizer suggested September 13th. W. R. Starr named September 4th. R. P. High named September 25th. J. J. Lamborn insisted that with wheat up and silver down a short and vigorous campaign is the thing. W. R. Starr thought a longer campaign more effec tive. * "Paraphrasing , William Valentine maintained that the date ought to be fixed without the consent of any party. A number of votes finally settled the date as Saturday , September 4th , and the hour of leu o'clock , a. m. was agreed ' on. V On motion of H. H. Berry , the follow ing county central committee was chosen : CENTRAL COMMITTEE. Alliance Perry Ginther , Hartley. Beaver William Hiersekorn , Lebanon. Bondville Not represented. Box Elder C.E. Werner , Box Elder. Coleman II. K. Bixler , McCook. Danbury E M. Woods , Danbury. Driftwood A/V. S. Fitch , McCook. East alley S. W. Clark , Hartley. Fritsch Not represented. Gerver C. M. Lofton , McCook. Grant II. I. Peterson , Banksville. Lebanon E. E. Dc\oe , Lebanon. Missouri Ridge J. II. Lewis , Lebanon. North alley Milton Fiddler , Cambridge. Perry Howe Smith , McCook. Red Willow CM. Pinckney , Indianola. Tyronc Frank Moore , Tyrone. Valley Grange J. S Brittain , McCook. "Willow Grovcist Precinct William A'alen- tine ; 2d Precinct II II. Berry ; 3d Precinct C. G. Cogli/cr ; 4th Precinct G. R.Johnson ; all of Mc Cook. S. L. Green moved that committee select chairman , J. J. Lamborn amended soconventioi/do that work. Amendment accepted. R. S. Baker nominated E. A. Sexson , H. H. Troth named A. Barnett. By the withdrawal of Sexson the nomi nation of A- Barnett was made by ac clamation. The doctor also named Wil liam Valentine for secretary and he was elected by acclamation. In response to call for speech , the secretary insisted it was his duty to write not speak. Chair man Barnett anounced that he and the secretary were ready for work and asked that the committeemen be not backward in making suggestions and asking quest ions , after which the convention ad journed. A Cenulne Surprise. Table Rock , Neb. August 21 , 1897. Last Friday evening , August 20 , about 50 guests assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Jacobs to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversar } * , the occasion being enlivened by social chat and elocutionary numbers. Miss Pauline Wright favored the audience with some of her weli delivered elocutionary efforts ; also an abundance of beautiful flowers graced the occasion. A splendid supper was served to which all did ample justice. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs , being comparatiA-ly strangers , fully appreciated the affair , and will ever look back to this as one of the pleasantest events of their life. Here's hoping that ihey may meet , not only those present on this occasion , but hosts more friends , 25 years hence. X. Y. Z. The Coming : Order. The Star of Jupiter , a fraternal insur ance company with supreme headquar- at McCook , recently made application to the proper authorities of Wisconsin to begin work in that state. The authorities there wrote to Auditor Cornell of this state to know if the society was all right. Mr. Cornell could not say , so went to McCook this week to investigate the af fairs of the order. The Evening Post on Tuesday makes note of his return and says Mr. Cornell reports the company in good order. We have always been satis fied that the working plan of the Star of Jupiter is all right , and Avill eventual ly be one of the strongest working fra ternal insurance orders in the state if properly managed. Beaver City Times. Elected in Illinois. In the issue of the Beardstown Illi- noian of August 17th we notice the fol- owing item about the late and highly es teemed principal of cur high school : "The Board of Education met Saturday evening and elected Miss Rachael Beny , of McCook , Nebraska , teacher for the Eighth grade in the public schools. " A host of McCook friends will learn this news with mingled feelings of regret and pleasure regret that it takes her from our city , and pleasure at learning of her call to teach in Illinois. A Successful Exterminator. While Mrs. Vina Wood was burning the straw in her chicken coop , Monday morning , the flames destroyed the entire hennery , lice and all. The damage was light. No patent applied. A neighbor ing shed was also somewhat charred. Full line of boys' suits , reefers , and overcoats , just received for fall and win ter. I. T. Benjamin. C. L. DeGroff & . Co. have just received a fine stock of boys' school suit. See them before buying. Machine oils , from 25c. to $1.60 per gallon at McConnell's. PETITE PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS. Selby can repair your old buggy tops. Machine oils , 25c. per gallon at Mc Connell's. Machine oil , 25c. per gallon , ntMcMil- len'sdrug store. Machine oils , from 25c. to < i.6o per gallon at McConnell's. A guaranteed buggy for a cheap-john bugKJ' price at S. M. Cockran & Co. 's Desirable dress and working gloves at The Famous Clothing Co. Be in the swim. Buy one of those .wonderful Vive Cameras from H. P. Sutton. ' See our lines in every department before you buy. The Famous ClotiI-ing Co. Over 2,000 samples for suits and over coats fall and winter wear. I. T. Benjamin. Selby is now selling his own make of leather suspenders at40 cents ; same kind the old hundred per center is selling at 60 ceuts. Don't think of buying a carriage , bug gy or any other vehicle until you have seen the stock at S. M. Cochran & Co. 's store and gotten their prices. • The Building Association has some good houses which can be bought at low prices and on easy payments. See the Secretary at First National Bank. S. M. Cochran & Co. will have the largest line of carriages and buggies ever exhibited in McCook. And they will sell them at prices never equaled in this city. Do you want to rent or buy a house ? The Building Association has several good houses to rent or sell. Inquire of F. A. Pennell , Sec'y , at First National Bank. J. E. Kelly has received from the J. B. McFarland Co. a consignment of buggies a carload for immediate sale. See him before buying. He will save you money. The well known Keystone Newburgh OA'eralls , superior in fit and make to all others. Every pair guaranteed. See them. Selling agents. The Famous Clothing Co. J. E. Kelly has a carload of buggies that must be sold at once. This means unprecedented bargains for all wanting a buggy. See him and get figures. They talk for themselves. Mrs. M. E. Barger returned from St. Joe , Tuesday evening , and has brought with her the largest stock of millinery ever brought to this city. Goods will be ready for inspection tomorrow. Two youths indulged in a fisticuff , last Friday evening.before Garber's store , without much damage to either .of the participants. The difficulty arose over an alleged unpaid balance due from the sale and purchase of a byke. S. M. Cochran & . Co. are Headquarters for carriages , buggies , carts , and in fact , for all sorts of vehicles. They will make you prices that nobody can beat for first- class , reliable goods. Don't buy until you have seen them and heard their gentle racket on prices. Standard goods at rock-bottom prices. McCook vs. Indianola. The ball game between the McCook and Indianola clubs , Wednesday after noon , was very hot. The game was brought to a close by darknesseach hav ing thirteen scores to their credit in the ten innings played. There was consid erable dissatisfaction over the umpiring of the game. McCook Public Schools Open Monday , September 6th , 1S97. Examination of new pupils , conditioned pupils and pupils , Avho for any reason failed to receive an admission card , will be held Thursday and FridaySeptember 2d and 3rd , instead of Saturday , Septem ber 4th. Pupils and others to whom text books have been loaned are requested to return them to the East building not later than September 3rd. U'm. Valentine , Superintendent. A Delightful Reception. Monday evening , at their residence , Dr. and Mrs. L. J. Spickelmier gave a reception to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Smith of our city , whose recent marriage in Sioux City , Iowa , was mentioned in these columns , last week. Seventy-five guests participated in the auspicious affair. Refreshments of an elaborate and elegant sort were served , and alto gether it was a most delightful and at tractive social event. All join The Tkibune in wishing the newly married couple much happiness and prosperity.
