SEVENTEENTH YEAR McCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 23 , 1898. NUMBER 19 West Nebraska Conference. The Methodist conference for the west Nebraska district closed Monday , ar.d Bishop Fitzgerald made the following I ( appointments for the conference year : HOLDRBGE DISTRICT. C. A. Hale , presiding elder. Alma , W. C. Crago ; Arapahoe , N. J. 'Chrysler ; Atlanta , W. E. Uncopher ; Ax- Uell , E. B. Crippen ; Hartley , M.S. Fouch ; Beaver City , M. T. Sliffler ; Bloomington , IM. . Gngsby ; Benkelman , D. Slreeter ; Kox Elder , to be supplied ; Cambridge , 'O. R. Beebe ; Culbertson , G. B. Mayfield ; 7 Oanbury , to be supplied ; Franklin , G.P. Trites ; Hildreth and Border , to be supplied \ plied ; Holdrege , B. S. Hay wood ; Hayes Center , to be supplied ; Haigler , to be supplied ; Hendley. C. A. Norlin ; Hol- 'brook , to be supplied ; Indianola , W. J. Boyd ; Imperial , to be supplied ; Loomis , G. W. Keisling ; McCook , J. A. Badcon ; Miuden , C. A. Mosten ; Max and Stratton - ton , to be supplied ; Norman , to be supplied - -plied ; Oxford , A. A. King ; Orleans , to fte supplied ; Palisade , J. V. Robinson ; Riverton , O. L. Burns ; Republican City , W. S. Blackburn ; South McCook , to be supplied ; Trenton , E. E. Crippen ; Up land and Campbell , D. C. Ilopson ; Wau- iieta , W. C. P. Wimberly ; Wilsonville , H. D. Robertson ; Wilcox and Ragan , R. J. Davenport. Death of C. Armstrong , Jr. 1 This community was shocked , last Saturday , to learn of the death of Chris topher Armstrong , Jr. , in Chicago , where ihe had gone some time ago for his health , which had been impaired for many months. Bright's disease carried him off. The deceased was in the neighbor hood of 60 years of age. "He was a large property holder , both real and personal. He was an early settler of Nebraska , and lias much property in the state in vari ous sections of the commonwealth. Life was sweet to him and having amassed considerable of this world's goods he de sired to remain and enjoy it but man only proposes. The remains were buried on Monday m Preemption , Illinois. Mrs. Armstrong was with him at the end. She has much sympathy in this great sorrow. There are no children. Prepay Your Mall Matter. A new ruling of the postoffice depart ment prohibits postmasters from for i > warding , when the receiver has changed ihis address , or returning to the sender , any mail matter but letters , unitl postage us prepaid for the forwarding or return ing of the same. Hereafter do not ask the postmaster to forward your papers or magazines when you move to another postoffice , but immediately notify the publisher by a postal card of your new address. Nothing but first class mail can be forwarded. Second , third and fourth class mail matter must be pre paid. Call The Bluff. A certain minion of the law in this city takes Exceptions to our statement in last week's paper about the selling oi liquor to minors , and expresses surprise that THE TRIBUNE should knows things that the police do not see or know. Be that as it may , THE TRIBUNE knows where of it writes , and repeats the charges , and more can prove them. But these things are not new to the police , either. The bluff is called. And as to the "trouble" intimated by that minion of the law , we will take care of that , too. 14 % Jasper Imagines Vain Things. * 'As long as Jim Robinson and Henry Crabtree are commissioners , McCook's scheme to force the people to build and furnish a $50,000 court house , will fail to pan out a success. Indianola Reporter. Very true , Jasper , for the reason that uo such idea or purpose exists outside of your vain imagination. In fact , Col onel , you are a very poor and unreliable imaginer when the court house or Mc Cook are involved. Accidentally Shot Himself. Guy Benedict of Culbertson accident ally killed himself , last Saturday , while riding in a wagon with a loaded gun. He was a nephew of C. E. Benedict of our city. He lived in our city fora while and was well and favorably known by many here who will learn of his tragic and untimely death with sorrow and re gret. Fill Your Cellars. I am now prepared to fill your cellar with potatoes at the lowest market price. \ Give me your orders early and secure choice potatoes. H. STONE. Help Wanted. A girl to do general housework. Good wages will be paid to a competent girl. See Mrs. F. M. Kimmell on North Mar shall at once. A beautiful set of steel ware given free with each Majestic sold during the ex- Siibition , next week. S. M. COCHRAN & Co. Purses , pocket books and card cases at &IcConnell's. . MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE. P. GIBBONS was up from Orleans , Sun day on a visit. J. E. KELLEY joined his wife in Den ver over Sunday. MRS. G. W. DILLON is very ill with an attack of paralysis. MRS. A. CAMPBELL returned from Denver , Sunday-on 6. Miss LENA SCHOBEL returned to Minden - den , Wednesday morning. C. A. LEACH went down to the exposi tion , Wednesday morning. JAMES BOATMAN has been under the doctor's care part of the week. J. W. HUPP went over to Lebanon , Tuesday morning , on business. GEORGE LAVERTY is visiting in the city , the guest of W. D. Burnett. L. H. BLACKLEDGE and family of Cul bertson were city visitors , Saturday. MR. AND MRS. W. S. MORLAN went in to see the exposition , Monday night. MRS. HOWE SMITH went over to Atwood - wood , Kansas , Tuesdayon a visit to her brother. REGISTER RATHBUN attended the rep resentative convention in Culbertson , Tuesday. F. S. WILCOX returned home from his eastern trip , last week. Mrs. Wilcox will return later. JOHN AND LILLIE COONS and August Fichtner went down to the exposition , Wednesday morning. MRS. J. B. MESERVE came up from Lincoln , close of last week , and is the guest of her daughter. MR. AND MRS. C. W. BARNES are the parenlsof a nine and a half pound daugh ter , born Sunday night. MRS. NELLIE JOHNSON arrived home , last Saturday , from a month's absence in Colorado for her health. MISSES DOT AND BABE DAVENPORT were down from Culbertsou , Saturday , guests of McCook friends. A. McMlLLEN went in to Omaha , Mon- dajto take in the exposition , and to make fall purchases of goods. MRS. W. C LATOURETTE is out from Cedar Rapids. Iowa , on a visit to her mother at Culbertson and friends in Mc Cook. DR. J. A. GUNN was in Bartley , Satur day last , in consultation with Dr. J. E. Hathoru over a serious case of typhoid fever. MR. AND MRS. GEORGE RANDEL went down to Omaha , Wednesday morn ing , to view the attractions of the expo sition. DR. J. A. GUNN went in to Omaha , Wednesday night , to see the exposition. He will extend his visit over into Iowa , before his return. Miss CONSTANCE RIDNOUR was the guest of the Misses Norval , Wednesday night. Miss Constance was on her way to the exposition. U. J. WARREN moved into his new home , the J. P. Lindsay residence , this week , and L. S. Watson occupied the house vacated by him. MRS. H. H. BERRY and Mrs. Sarah McCarl attended the West Nebraska con- ferance at Holdrege , Sunday , returning home on the night train. REV. AND MRS. DELETZKE came in from Colorado , Monday on 6 , and after a brief visit with McCook friends contin ued their journev Illinoisward. L. MORSE of Beukelmau was in the city , between trains , Tuesday , on his way to attend the Republican represent ative convention in Culbertson. NORMAN CAMPBELL returned from Denver , last Saturday , and went up to the city of the plains again , Sunday night , to undergo the osteopathy treat ment. Miss UNA B. KIPLINGER will arrive from Creston , Iowa , tomorrow evening and after a week's visit here , guest of Mrs. Ed. Beyrer , will go on to Colorado Springs. J. H. FOWLER and Oliver Thorgrim- son started for Culbertson , Sunday , on their wheels on a visit to C. N. Whitta- ker. J. H. was forced to return home by a punctured wheel after realizing three or four miles of the journey. Oliver completed the mission. REV. GEORGE DUNCAN of Otis , Colorado rado , was in the city , Saturday last , on his way home from a visit to the expo sition at Omaha. Rev. Dungan will be remembered by the early settlers of Mc Cook as the first Congregational pastor in the city and the first pastor of any church in the city. He spent the day here endeavoring to close up the sale of his residence here. His many old time friends greeted him warmly. REUNION NOTES. Department Commander Majors and General Thayer will be here on Tuesday of the reunion week. The "Peace Day Festival" program will be given.at the camp after the in dustrial parade , Friday evening. An address will be delivered on Wednesday of the reunion by Mrs. Abbie A. Adams , department president of the W. R. C. General Bills of the Second Nebraska regiment has signified his purpose of be ing here during the reunion , no interfer ing providence. We call attention to the matter of dec oration. Every private residence and business house should be decorated dur ing the reunion in some manner. It is proposed to organize a chorus from the various choirs of the city to as sist in the rendition of the "Allegory of the Civil War " Let our musical people take an active and willing part * A room on West Dennison street is being prepared for dancing purposes , and there will be dancing throughout reunion week. Dr. Beach and Ed. Wil cox will steer the craft , and it will be a smart one. The sham battle will be followed by the industrial parade , Friday. It is de sired that all of our merchants and busi ness people take an active part in this parade , and that they be repiesented by a float or some attractive feature. "The Allegory of the Civil War" as given by the Brigade band and assistants will be well worth a hearing. Its pre sentation at Omaha during the visit of the band at the exposition was received with popular approval and delight. The arch over Main avenue , between Dennison and Dodge , will serve as the entrance to the city , and will be high and quite ornamental , with towers and span connecting , and the word "WEL COME" artistically inscribed thereon. Artillery company "A" will be en camped here during the reunion. There are fifty men and thirty horses , with two pieces of artillery twelve pound Napoleons in the company. You can't afford to miss seeing the artillery boys. The entrance to the grounds will be in the form of an arch. The center of the arch will represent the letter A of the G. A. R , and on each side will ap pear the G and R , with the words" WEL COME" in a scroll over all. This arch is now being built. We want to direct especial attention to the industrial parade. Its success de pends altogether upon the interest that the business people of the city take in it , and we cannot afford to have this feature fall short of a large and attractive suc cess. You want to be "in it. " McCook's pride , the Star of Jupiter , will keep open house in the lodge rooms , "Peace Jubilee Day" , all day and even ing. All members from abroad are re spectfully requested to take advantage of the opportunity to become acquaint ed with the head officers and the mem bers of lodge No. i. THE LADIES WILL RECEIVE. The members of the McCook Ladies' Circle No. 33 of the G. A. R. , will hold a reception in Ganschow's hall , Wednes day , immediately after Governor Hol- coinb's address to the old veterans and school children. The reception will be given in honor of the visiting members of Circles and Relief Corps , and will be a delightful feature of the day. Re freshments will be served by the Circle and a grand time may be expected , for the ladies are determined to make it such. One of the most attractive features of the reunion will be the "Peace Day Fes tival" program and exercises. The Na tional Monument Committee has for warded programs of the exercises desired and they will be carried out as given in full in connection with this article. The "Allegory of the Civil War" will be giv en on Thursday , the 29111 , and on the 3oth the sham battle will b'e given , to be followed by the "Peace Day Carnival" in the evening. Below we give the pro gram : PEACE DAY FESTIVAL. Doxology. . . "Praise God from all Blessings Flow" ( Tune of "Old Hundred. " ) Orchestra Selections. . . .Of a Patriotic Nature Song "Star Spangled Banner" Solo by local soloist draped in the American Flag. Address Local Orator Song "Gloria- Escelsis" Specially written for the National Monument ment Committee by Thomas J. Viv ian , and arranged by Victor , the famous bandmaster. Address "Our Boys in the War" Sonff "The Red , White and Blue" Address "Our Women in the War" Music Selections of a Patriotic Character Song "America" Attention is directed to Miss Lotta Stover's fall millinery opening , Wednes day next. A very stylish and pretty display will be made. A full line of boy's colored shirts at The Famous. Low prices. * CITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS. tf 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. ni , All are cordially welcome. REV. J. W. HlCKEY , Pastor. EPISCOPAL Sunday-school at 11:00 : a , ni. Evening service at 8:00 p. m. Even , song and instruction on Thursdays al 8:00p.m. REV. HOWARD STOY , Priest in Charge , CHRISTIAN Bible school at 10 a. m , and Y. P. S. C. E. at 7 p. ni. each Lord's day. Preaching morning and evening every alternate Lord's day. Prayei meeting on Wednesday evening' T. P. BEALL , Pastor. CONGREGATIONAL Sunday-school at io. Morning service at n ; subject , "The Light That Fails. " Evening service at 8 ; subject , "Individual Responsibility. " Endeavor at 7. Prayer-meeting at 8 on Wednesday evening , W. J. TURNER , Pastor. METHODIST Sunda3'-school at io. Preaching at n ; after sermon the admin istration of Lord's Supper. Junior League at 2:30. Epworth League at 7. Preach ing at 8 ; subject , "The Past Three Years. " Prayer and Bible study Wediies- eveuing at S. All are cordially invited to attend. JAS. A. BADCON , Pastor. BAPTIST Sunday-school at io a. m. Junior Union at 3 p. ni. The pastor will preach at 11 a. in. and 8 p. m. Morning subject , "A Good Soldier. " Evening theme , "The Drama of the Runaway Slave. " The male quartette will sing in the evening. Come and welcome. T. L. KETMAN , Pastor. The Catholic brethren are making ar rangements to have a children's choir in their church services. The Congregational brethren are con templating organizing both athletic and literary clubs , this winter , among the young people. Rev. J. A. Badcon returned from the West Nebraska conference at Holdrege , MondajHe has been returned to the McCook charge for another year , having received a unanimous call from the church , upon which lie is to be congrat- ulpted , and the church felicitated. A tally-ho party of Christian Endeav- orers responded , Tuesday evening , to an invitation of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Colter to indulge in a watermelon party at their home a mile or so west of the city. About eight thirty a large van full of the charming lassies and brave laddies left the city for their destination amidst a din that reminded the hearer of carnival day in Denver. They returned home about midnight , having had a delight fully uproarious time , enjoying the liberal and warm hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Colter to the brim. An element of surprise on the part of the host and hostess was introduced when the partv was called into the dining room and served refreshments of an excellent and inviting character. PUBLIC SCHOOL ITEMS. Miss Elizabeth Bettcher will likely be in charge of the Sixth grade. The work of vaccination is being urged strenuously by the board of education , and is progressing as fast as possible. Miss Weibly of the Second and Third , West , spent Sunday at home in Culbert son. Elsie Campbell accompanied her. With between 65 and 70 in the Seventh and Eighth grades the demand upon one teacher is beax-y aud the question of over-crowding obtrudes itself upon the superintendent and board. The seats and desks arrived and were put in place , this week , by Janitors T. F. Rowell and J. A. Beyrer , and the members of the Sixth grade will occupy their new quarters in the city hall , next Monday morning. The council chamber of the city hall has been refloored , steam heat has been piped in and other ar rangements have been completed for the comfort and convenience of the children , who will have very good quarters bar ring the nearness to business portion of the city. This will ease up materially the over-crowded condition of the Fifth and Sixth grades in the West ward building. The Fifth grade will remain in its present quarters. Dr. J. P. Williams , associated with Dr. W. L. Dayton of Lincoln , Nebraska , will again be in McCook , Friday and Satur day , October 7th and 8th , at the office of Dr.W.V.Gage for the treatment of dis eases of the eye , ear , nose and throat aud the fitting of glasses. Just received latest in men's fancy half hose. Styles you can only see at first class furnishing houses in Omaha or Denver and at prices much less than gen erally sold at. Young man , come and see them. THE FAMOUS. The Famous gives this week a few items relating to their mammoth.new clothing stock. Don't fail toread'hoir advertisements always interesting. German Congregational Assoclat'n. The association opened , last evening , with a sermon by Rev. William Suess of Kramer , this state. The association organized this morn ing. ing.The The following ministers are in attend ance : Revs. E. C. Osthoff of Lincoln ; F. Egerland of Crete ; C. W.Wuerrschmidt. Hastings ; William Suess of Kramer ; F. Wothof Germantown ; R. Hilkerbaumer of Princeton ; C. Richert of Lincoln ; G. Essig of Sutton ; P. Lich of Nelson ; J. Schneider of Crete. Delegates are in attendance from the following churches : Inland , Hastings , Hayes Center , Nebraska , and Herndon and Logan. Kansas. Another Popular Exhibition. S. M. Cochran & Co. will hold another exhibition of the celebrated Majestic Steel Range , September 26th to October ist. Our readers will remember the one held in the spring , which drew hundreds of people to their mammoth store. The exhibition , reunion week , will excel the one in the spring. Hold your orders un til you see what this famous range can do. Reunion Souvenirs. The handsome reunion souvenirs now ornamenting many a coat lapel are the design of D. W. Colson , and they are daisies. Everj'body should buy one. They are attractively wrought in metal , suitably lettered , and as a memento of the occasion will be treasured. Secure one before the limited supply is ex hausted. Six Knights Templar. A. W. Hunt , J. H. Ariz and Charles McConib of Wilsonville , Frank Harris , M. O. McClure and J. M.Henderson , Jr. , of our city , were last week created Knights Templar with due ceremony , after which an oyster supper was enjoyed at Garrard's restaurant. The boys , last week , in Omaha , walked the hot sands of the desert with true and knightly valor. A Sad Farmer Was He. One of the saddest farmers in Red Willow county was the one that bought a steel range from the peddlers for $48 when he discovered that he could buy a better range for $25 from Cochran & Co. of McCook. He is indeed a sad man. Let the readers of THE TRIBUNE profit by this foolish man's experience. Are You Going to the Exposition ? Rent furnished rooms at 2616 North igth street. Five blocks from main en trance of the grounds ; all modern ; free baths ; first-class in all respects. Write Mrs. R. D. McCutcheou , Omaha , Neb. , for particulars. ig-6ts. For Sale. Latter part of September , 100 head of hogs aud pigs , property of Nancy Camp bell. Call and see them at Campbell's ranch at Box Elder and leave your bids. 9-2-413 A. W. CAMPBELL. Valuable Land for Sale. A half-section of river bottom land , two miles from McCook , on easy terms. Write or see M. H. MEYER , McCook. Everybody invited to call at our store next week , and see the wonderful work that can be done on the great Majestic malleable steel range. The Majestic will be in constant operation all next week , baking three-minute biscuits , etc. , which will be served free to all callers. S. M. COCHRAN Si Co. Those who prefer to have their cloth ing made to order , will consult their own interest by seeing us before leaving their orders. First class work , good trimming and a good fit guaranteed. See our lines of coatings , suitings and pantiugs ; no trouble to show goods. THE FAMOUS. If you must have a steel range right away , remember that Cochran & Co. of McCook have 25 on the floor of their great store now and have a full car-load on the way. They guarantee the lowest price and the best quality. Don't fail to see them before buying. THE TRIBUNE urges upon all the ne cessity of cleaning up about business portion of the town especially. There are a few unsightly places that the visi tors ought not to see when they come to the reunion. Let us look as pretty as we can. Mrs. E. M.Pogue and daughter arrived in the city , Wednesday night , and are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Beardslee. The members of the baud had their pictures taken individually and the same will be grouped in a city establishment. We have just received a nice line of tinted and plain writing papers and tab lets. L. W. MCCONNELL & Co. Guaranteed Mixed Paint at McMillen's Drugstore. See McMillen's new stock of WALL PAPER. Machine Oils at McMillen's drug store. MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS. Machine Oils at McMiHen's drug store. WANTED Short-hand pupils. L. W. Stayner. Guaranteed Mixed Paint at McMillen's Drugstore. Purses , pocket books and card cases at McConnell's. Work on the court house is progress ing nicely now. Mahara's Minstrels at the opera house , tomorrow evening. C. B. Rowell had a quantity of canned fruit stolen from his cellar , last week. Mrs. Sadie Bates shipped her house hold goods to Denver , Thursday of this week. PLAIN SEWING WANTED See Mrs. Jackson , first dwelling north of St. Charles hotel. The county commissioners were in ses sion , Monday , and adjourned to meet again October 4th. The creamery is now only receiving milk every other day. This rule obtains at other points as well. There is a demand for house help in McCook that is pressing and persistent. Good wages await competent help. We have just received a nice line of tinted and plain writing papers aud tab lets. I , . W. McCoNNELL S : Co. The eldest son of William Hamman of the Ash Creek country died on Wednes day of this week. He was about of age. Don't buy a poor range for $48 from a peddler's wagon when you can get a BETTER ONE FOR $25 from S. M. Coch ran & Co. of McCook. J. P. Notley is building quite an addi tion to his home in the southeastern part of the city. It will give them a comfort able and convenient home. All advertisers must have changes of advertisements for next issue of the pa per in the office by Wednesday noon to insure prompt change of advertisements. The management and concessiounaires are already doing some work on the re union grounds , preparatory to the com ing reunion , September 26th to October ist. Don't be in a hurry to buy a steel range. Wait for the exhibition at S. M. Cochran & Co.'s , September 26th to Oc tober ist. An elegant biscuit in three minutes. WANTED To rent for a year , a five or six room house in town. Stabling for four horses or will build if satisfactory arrangements can be made. Inquire at this office. Word from a nurse announces that J. G. Dole of company "L" , Third Nebras ka regiment , is sick with typhoid fever. His condition is not such as to cause anv alann , however. The Lady Rebeccas entertained the members of the I. O. O. F. , last Satur day night , in a social way that was re plete with pleasurable features , refresh ments being included. Mrs. Cora Kelley will open a dress making establishment in the old tailor shop first door north of the Commercial hotel. It has been thoroughly over hauled , repapered etc. We are ready for another patent medi cine fakir or any old thing to extract the money from the pockets of the people without giving value received. Truly , the average being loves to be fooled most of the time. Majestic exhibit at our store all next week. A delicious lunch served free from the Majestic oven to all who attend the exhibit. The Majestic is a wonder and j-ou should see it. S. M. COCHRAN & Co. The "Mystic Star" , one of the neatest fraternal papers published in the west , will appear on next Monday. The su preme lodge will issue about a thousand more copies , this month , to meet the in creasing growth of the young order , which has no equal in plan among the fraternal orders of America. Dr. Oppenheiiner and his free show departed hence for Superior , Sunday morning. The doctor is one of the most expert leg-pullers McCook has paid tri bute to in several moons. The doctor paid a glowing tribute to the efficiency of the municipal government before clos ing his game here , although 'he claimed that McCook life and privileges come high. S. M. Cochran & Co.'s hardware store will be the center of attraction , next week , where the representatives of the Majestic Manufacturing Co.will conduct a grand cooking exhibition of their great steel ranges , the Majestic. A handsome ly arranged table will be set in the store , where all visitors will be invited to sam ple the articles baked. The exhibit promises to be a great event. They ex tend an invitation to all. * * * '