If you wear the right kind of
Shoes ; but you never saw a hust
ler in your life who went limping
about with ill-fitting , foot-binding
Sjhoes. Nothing will take the
tuck out of ambition quicker than
P- *
PI a pair of tortured feet. The best
shoes for hustling are sold by
P't
They are stylish in appearance
--but they are made to wear , as
' well as to look at. They wear
't < well , look well , fit well and walk
well. Wear them , and it won't
be painful when you try to get a
move on yourself.
J. F. GANSCHOW ,
McCook , Neb.
S KSKS
Authorized Capital , $100,000.
Capita , ! and Surplus , $60,000
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GEO. HOCKNELL , Presided. B. M. FREES , V. Pros.
W. F. LAV/SON , Cashier. F. A. PENNELL , Ass't Cash.
A. CAMPBELL , Director. FRAHK HARRIS , Director.
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Instruments of Merit
are the rule here. The most critical tests
are applied before we accept instruments of be =
m ing worthy of a place in our stock.
TONE , FINISH , WORKMANSHIP
ARE ALL CAREFULLY CONSIDERED.
Therefore we can assert that our stock of
y. V Musical Instruments and General flusical Goods
is worthy of the fullest confidence. We will du
plicate the prices of any reliable house in our
line. *
THE "BEE HIVE , " - McGook , Neb.
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ORDINANCE NO. 80.
An Ordinance granting to the Nehrask ;
Telephone Company , its successors or assigns
certain rights and privileges , regulating th <
erection ot poles and wires and providing fo !
the protection of the s > ame ; fixing the rate o
charges and the manner of collecting thi
same ; and providing a penalty for the viola
tion of the provisions herein.
He it Ordained by the Mayor and City
Council of the City of McCook , Nebraska.
SKCTION i. That the Nebraska Telephom
Company , its successors or assigns , be and art
hereby granted right of .way for the erectior
'and maintenance of poles , wires and all the
appurtenances thereto.for the purpose of trans
acting a general'telephone business through
upon and over the streets and alleys of tin
City of .McCook , Nebraska , for the term o !
twenty-five years , under the terms , condition :
and limitations in this Ordinance herein aftei
mentioned. Provided , that said Telephone
Company shall at all times , when requested
by the Streets and Alleys Committee of saic
city , permit its poles and fixtures to be usec
for placing and maintaining thereon , free ol
charge , any wires which may be necessary foi
the'use of the police or fire department of the
City of McCook , Nebraska , and further pro
vided , that such poles and wires' shall b <
erected so as not to interfere with ordinary
travel through such streets and alleys.
SECTION 2. All poles , supports and wire !
shall be placed under the supervision of th <
Streets and Alleys Committee of said city
and shall be placed in such streets and alley :
as the said Streets and Alleys Committee
shall direct. No part of said poles , supports
wires or other appurtenances , shall be sc
placed as to interJere with the proper use o
said streets , for the ordinary purposes foi
which said streets are used , and the said pole !
and supports shall be reasonably straight anc
maintained with good care.
SECTION 3. Whenever it shall be necessar *
for any person or persons to move along 01
across any of said streets or alleys , any vehich
or structure of such height or size as to inter
fere with said pelt s and wires , the Telephom
Company using and operating such poles anc
wires , shall upon the receipt of twenty-foui
houis notice , served in writing upon its Ageni
or Manager at McCook , Nebraska , temporar
ily remove said poles or wires from such
streets and alleys as must necessarily b <
crossed by said vehicle or structure ; said re
moval and the replacing of said poles or wire ;
to be at the cost of the said Telephone com
pany owning , using or pperating the same
provided , that this section shall not be con
strued to apply to circus or other parade ;
upon the public streets or alleys.
SECTION 4. The said Nebraska Telephone
Company shall fix reasonable and just charge !
for telephone service within the corporate
limits of the City ol McCook , and shall nol
charge for telephone service within the cor
porate limits of said city , exceeding the maxi
mum rates hereinafter mentioned , which rate !
shall be paid in money , checks or mone )
orders of par value. The maximum rate
charged for long distance metallic circuit ser
vice shall not exceed three and 50-100 dollar :
per month , the maximum rate charged foi
single line service in places of business or of
fices shall not exceed two and 50-100 dollar :
per month ; the maximum rate charged foi
single line service in residences shall not ex
ceed two and no-ico dollars per month. Pro
vided , however , that a rebate of fifty cents pei
month shall be allowed from the monthly rate
named above , when bills are paid at the office
of the Nebraska Telephone Company's Agenl
in McCook , Nebraska , by or before twelve
o'clock , noonof the fifteenth day of the month
for which they become due.
SECTION 5. Said poles shall not be placed
so as to interfere with the construction , plac
ing or proper operation of any water pipe , gas
pipe , drain or sewer that has been or may be
authorized by said city , and in the case oi
bringing to grade or changing of grade or curt
line of any street or alley wherein said pole :
have been erected or placed , then the said
Telephone Company , its successors or assigns
shall change said poles and re-set them tc
conform to such changes.
SECTION 6. Provided , however , that all
rights granted under and by virture of this
Ordinance.shall cease and become inoperative
in case said Nebraska Telephone Company
shall not have said telephone exchange com
pleted and in operation within six month :
from the passage and approval of this Ordi
nance.
SECTION 7. Any person who shall interfere
with , cut , injure , harm , break or destroy anj
poles , instruments or other property of the
said Telephone Company or its successors , 01
any other telephone or telegraph company
duly authorized to erect and maintain anj
such poles , wires , fixtures or instruments with
in the corporate limits of said city , shall be
deemed guilly of a misdemeanor , and on con
viction theieof , shall be fined in a sum not less
than ten dollars and not more than one hun
dred dollars , and any person who shall paste ;
tack or fasten on the said poles or fixtures a :
aforesaid , any sign , poster , advertisement 01
banner , shall be deemed guilty of a misde
meaner , and on conviction thereof , shall b <
fined in any sum not less than five dollars , noi
more than fifty dollars.
SECTION 8. This Ordinance shall take ef
feet and be in force , from and after its pass
age , approval and publication as required ty
law.
Passed and approved this 2/th day o
Maich , 1899. J. E. KF.I.LEY , Mayor.
Attest : C. I. HALL , City Clerk.
PLEASANT RIDGE ,
C. G. Culbertson's and Frank Green' ;
families have the measles.
E. M. Harris made a business visit t <
Herndon , Kansas , Tuesday.
News is scarce bnt the farewell whirls
of winter are numerous and plentiful.
The Vailton Literary closed with i
full house , last Friday evening. Th <
question of Woman Suffrage was debat
eel. The Negative won the question bul
the Affiruiitive is consoled by the though !
that it is good to work in a good cause
even if one is defeated.
This paper ami the great St. Louis
Semi-Weekly Republic for $1.75 a year
FOR
House ,
Decorating ,
Wagons ,
Buggies ,
Carriages ,
Floors ,
Barns ,
Implements ,
Enameling ,
Staining.
[ Varnish Stains. ]
L.W. McCONNELL & CO.
Don't Buy Before Examining ;
our Superb Stock.
L.W. McCONNELL & CO.
F. D. BURGESS ,
Plumber and
Steam Fitter
McCOOK , HEBR.
Iron , Lea3 , and Sewer Pipe , Brass
Goods , Pumps , and BoilerTrimmings.
Agent for Halliday , Waupun , Eclipse
Windmills. Basementof the Meeker-
Phillips building.
Fhe Man Who Toils
is the man who ought
o have the best things to eat , because
lis system requires it. Workingmen
ind everybody else who want the best
: o eat come to our shop. We run the
aest butcher shop in the city. Our place
s clean. The .meats we sell are tender
ind * fresh anel the prices low enough to
; uit anybody. If you knew how particu
lar we are to give satisfaction , you'd
lever buy elsewhere.
EVERIST , MARSH & CO.
APPLICATION FOR LICKNSE.
McCook , Nebraska , March 31,1899.
Notice is hereby given that Harry Barbazett
las filed in the City Clerk's office his bond and
petition for a license to sell Malt , Spirituous
md Vinous liquors in the building at No. 113 ,
Main avenue , in the First Ward of the City ot
McCook , from May 1,1899 , to April 30,1900.
HARRY UARBAZETT , Applicant.
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE.
McCook , Nebraska , March 31,1899.
Notice is hereby given that Patrick Walsh
has filed in the City Clerk's office his bond and
petition for a license to sell Malt , Spirituous
ind Vinous liquors in the building at No. 224 ,
Main avenue , in the Second Want of the City
Df McCook , from May I , 1899 , to April 30,1900.
PATRICK WALSH , Applicant.
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE.
McCook , Nebraska , March 31,1899.
Notice is hereby given that William Lewis
has filed in the City Clerk's office his bond and
petition for a license to sell Malt , Spirituous
and Vinous liquors in the building at No. 103 ,
Mam avenue , in the Second Ward of the City
of McCook , from May i , 1899 , to April 30,1900.
WILLIAM LEWIS , Applicant.
ORDINANCE NO. Si.
An Ordinance naming the kind and variety
af trees , flowering plants and bushes that may
L > e planted and cultivated by lot owners in
Longview cemetery , on their respective lots
: herein , and the care and culture thereof.
Be it Ordained by the Mayor and Council
sf the City of McCook , Red Willow county ,
Nebraska :
Section I. The owners of lots and burial
spaces in Longview cemetery will be allowed
to plant and cultivate on their respective lots
ind burial places the trees , bushes "and ( lower
ing plants in this section contained.
Trees" : Evergreens.
Roses : Memorial rose , Rosa Multifloral ,
Marniesse , Rosa llermosa , and any other
'tea" variety or any non-spreading rose.
Flowers : Alcha-alva , Ever-blooming Car-
lation Pinks , Hardy Scotch or Sweet May
Pinks , Marguerite Carnations , Mignonettes ,
Pansys , Candytuft , Sweet River Daisv , Double
Daisy , Gypsohila , Lobelia , Phlox , Feverfew ,
Myrtle , Double Anemone , Vinca , Nasturtion ,
3eraniums , Achillia , Coleas.
Section 2. All planting to be done only
ivhen the ground is well cultivated and pre-
Dared , and after planting trees or plants must
je taken care of by the owner or agent. The
jround cultivated and watered when necessa-
y to keep in good growing condition , other-
vise it will be the duty of the Sexton to re-
nove any and all plants , trees or bushes that
he from neglect , or are allowed to become
, veedy and in a neglected condition. Provid-
: d , that water for irrigation shall be applied
jy the Sexton and that all trees , shrubs or
lushes now in cemetery on private lots shall
je allowed to remain so long as they remain
n a thrifty , growing condition. Owners _ of
Durial spaces or lots will be allowed to main-
lain vases , urns or settees on their respective
ots , and no improvements now on any lot
ihall be disturbed ; cut flowers or designs to
ae allowed to remain ten days on the graves.
Straw or artificial flowers may remain thirty
lays. Flagsflagholders and designs of se-
: ret orders may be maintained on lots belong-
ng to said orders , or their members.
Section 4. This ordinance to take effect
md be in force from and after its passage.
Passed and approved this 2yth day of
March , 1899. J. E. KELLEY , Mayor.
Attest : C. I. IIALL , City Clerk.
ARRIVING DAILY.
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fts # ? Call and see the New Dress Goods
and Silks for Spring.
In Embroideries and Laces we have-
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a Good Assortment at prices that are
Very Reasonable. See our stock before
you buy.
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We have Bargains for you in every
department of our store.
Ladies' fluslin Underwear.
Ladies' Shirt Waists.
Ladies' Dress Skirts.
Ladies' , Men's and Children's Shoes.
Men's and Boys' Clothing.
Get our prices on Groceries. You
can save money by sending us orders in
department.
THE . .
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C. L. DeGBOFF & CO.
V. FRANKLIN , PRESIDENT. A. C. EBERT , CASHIER.
CITIZENS BANK !
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Paid Up Capital , § 50,000. Surplus5000 #
- = = = DIRECTORS
V. FRANKLIN , W.F.KIcFARLAND , A. C. EBERT ,
H. T. CHURCH , OSCAR CALLIHAN , C. H. WILLARD.
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WHITE'S CREAM
-D 3GL TT Gr < 3"X. S T S
At L. VV. McCONNELL & CO.'S.
cut this ad out and send to us and it y
SEND Oft9E DOLLAR .live East of the Rocfcy Mont -im.- > \ veX -
send this HIGH-GRADE TOP BUCCY
ou b y f reipnt C. O. I ) , subject to examination. } ou can examine it at jour freight < ieH.t nn 1 > f u I'ri..lt
QUAl. TO AST S1OO.OO TOP BfGOY you ever saw. perfectly at < facto } -ami the CIUMitbT litlii.tlNoi ll K
IVKUSEEXOIIIIEABUOK , QUR SPECIAL OFFER PRICE S55.00 aml Ircight . chaws. ! < . s the-
.
iay the railroad apent _ OnQ jjQj ] sent M-ith r rxl r.
BUILT IN OUR OWN FACTORY IN CHICAGO.
SI6.50
on honor from the best material money can tmj. \\inie in
TO our Free Buggy Catalocuowe t-how. Top BuKpica motif ' >
S9O.OO other makers at S2I.5O , S28.75 and S34.75 tl r ctoci
fame bu gy that anj t.oU ! by machinery dealt * - . if # l"v to
BUGGIES (75.00 antl are lielntr wiJely advertised by many uts.t. Irt ti > s v.Bl
OUR ACME QUEEN AT 555.0O i-s th ti * < wt
AND wondertul value ever offered. Tiin Luni tT ruiCK Mttt
5URREYS. QtOTEU OS THE 11KST Bl'CliY TIUT C.4N HE IIVILT. XVc iu.iinla'1.
our own flvo story busgy ractorv for the ! e
purple of liiiililintrami M-llin a ilr.TTiu : hlt.CT
THAN WE CIV BUY KLSKWIIKRK nJ to M > K l\
CfSTOJIEKS Jl VM'FACTfRl.lfM PIMIIir.
Every Buggy We Mnlce Is Cuc.-antcea
Five Years and They Will out v.sar Frv ?
Ordinary Factory Riga.
THE MATERIAL AND UECH IN Cl'KE CjHX
cost more thio douMe thatin thcorliimiy f . < u-ry
bupuy. We use a K2.SU cushion rlntn. "ine taf
Mcentiweus-eatl-iOheadlimnc.--- * .
we u.e3 tfat leather , some u > eu r < * nt. weiiM-iJ.
colorsand varnishes. xnnieu e5v nt nml Sl.tWVH
PAY ALMOST DOUBLi : the | > n.-f in f.n.ikCrt
. _ . - _ „ . . _ - . . , , _ . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . .r- pay for Hbrrli. A\ln. frprinpi , lal i anil SirLH * .
ACME QUEEN. ( OUR OWN MAKE. ) KVinsf WK WIST THEnvST. Our itel
and tbeStltrUl nil Labor In Piloting OUR ACME QUEEN * * MiM ftlt t f-nv
S55.0O BARELY COVERS COST of material and labor. lea vinn u < the smallw-t pn > .t una > ; l" > J .
nt wo are building 7O buggies a day and to advertise our bu-ey factory weanwi'iln. . t < i M iTH > ai < *
I. OO PROFIT KACil. Wo knoiv 87O.OO daily tjroflt on 7O buggies will satisfy ubiivrti e
nd builduptheIABQEST _ _ BUGGY BUSINESS IN THE WORLD.
sather
ery'delicato modest striping , complete with shafts. Eida and back curtains. b < iot storm apron and anti-rutt *
nd shafts. Folr. N tjoke ud WhlBt tr in pl of ih ft . 1.75 eitra. BLUUY UKIUII3 4 < X POCNUS n.l Ibr tnt&s
rill ncnice for 90O Dll . * 2.OO SOO aUn , $2.7 Jj 4OO mllw , * 3.2S < SOO mUtt , * 3-CU : l.OOO mPr. . . ( > ( > .
CCTMnmuCT r rtl I AI9 with your order , nE UCIKA.NTKK the n n3 t itrh tou S MJ ;
OCnU S rBE &JV > .t-frn lt satisfactory , pay the railroad agent balaixt3 .in irf
rtlcht charm , otherwise pay nothlngand the agent willreturnbu jy at our expense and we will return your JLO -
DON'T BUTT A CHEAP FACTORY' BUOOY now sol.l almost exclusively by all M.irhinrry DraCrr
nd catalogue Honsea. BUY THE BEST BUCCY MONEY CAN BUILD , direct froux tiio Mnlcr *
it the LOWEST PRICE BVEB KNOWN. ORDKaiO DAY. DON'T DELAY.
WRITE FOR OUR FREE BUGGY , -CARRIAGE AND HARNESS CATALOGUE.
SEARS , ROEBUCK & CO. ( Inc. ) , CKJC AGO , 5 Li-