By F. M. KIMMELL.
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAF
Largest Circulation in Red Willoi
AlJ tlie other court house "t
envy Boatman his "stand-in" will :
Comfort. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Tim court house Pops are fiudii
more and more difficult to take Co
Comfort seriously.
IT is not questioned but that
Bennett would make n good sli
But that isn't the question.
AFTER yeurs of laborious and j
taking effort , Treasurer Berge fi
succeeded in getting his name it
Comfort. Now he is sorry that he d
fail "for keeps. "
NEW YORK and Brooklyn have a i
car strike of promising proportioi
their hands. The average Gotln
prefers walking to being made th
ject of brickbats etc. at the han
riotous strikers.
THEY do say that S. R. Smith is
ing out all the stove-pipe joints an <
pieces of crockery in sight , putt ;
proper edge on his political snicke
in gleeful anticipation of Ike Smit :
ing nominated for sheriff by the Po
EVEN the Populists admit thai
Democrats of Red Willow county
modest. For instance , this year
Democrats only want the county s
intendency , the shrievalty , and the
gation for district judge when thei
so many things in sight.
OUR Democratic brethren are al :
beginning to wonder whether or no
Populists got the better of them ii
arrangement at Indianola.lastSatu
The Populists seem to be fairly wel
isfied with the result , which fact i
more disquieting to the former.
THERE may be competent Pop
enough in every precinct in Red W
county , as Colonel Comfort avers , t
all the offices in the county with ci
but even the colonel insists that tin
only one genuine , all-wool , yard-1
Populist editc
\varranted-not-to-np
earth and the colonel is "it. "
ACCORDING to the agreement ar
at by the joint meeting of the Poj
and Democratic county central COD
tees at Indianola , last Saturday ,
parties will hold conventions , ant
nominees must be the nominees of
conventions. This arrangement enl
the importance of the steering or si
committee immensely.
A. E. HASSLER of the Pawnee R <
' veterans i :
lican , one of Nebraska's
newspaper business , dropped dead i
Masonic hall at that place , Wedm
afternoon. He , with other Masons
assembled in the hall to attend tl
neral of a departed brother of the
when the summons came to him
such startling suddenness A Ion ;
clean record of usefulness remains.
THERE seems to be a distinct ca
recognition of the young Reput
element in the nominations , this
for county offices. Without undul
larging upon this claim , THE TRI :
suggests that it is not without p
foundation , and urges the wisdom
recognition. No party thrives and j
without plenty of young , new bloc
fusing enthusiasm and vigor into it
this end the young Republican ele
should not be lost sight of in mi
the nominations , this fall. Their t
prise and vigorous enthusiasm si
have motive and food for action.
THE friends of the McCook Coi
are having a hard time harmonizin
colonel's utterances on "principle'
his attitude in the booming of one
White for the district judgeship not
tion. In his effort to "get even"
certain office-holding Pops by pli
emphasis on an almost forgotten "
ciple" of the Pop party which opi
third terms the colonel is still w
the pale of "principle"socalled ; b
grooming a Democrat for the judgt
the "question of "principle" seems
lost sight of entirely. As Deacon
Ian would 533 % "Where are we Poj
I anyway ? "
HAVING given the country a vivi
scription of the "kissing bug"incli
a scientific name , some wicked ne\
per men in Washington are now si
that there never was such a bug
that the name was manufactured fo
occasion. They laugh and make r
over the reports of the appearance c
bug in other parts of the country
say that it is a case of pure suggej
like the appearance of air ships it
west a few years ago. Having swall
the original story , the country will
this ( denial with a good deal of inc
lity. If it is necessary to read fat
the silly season , the kissing bug is i
as interesting as any the boys gc
On the whole , it might as well I
lowed to stand. Journal.
Alger's Resignation.
SecretaryAlger has tendered his
gnation , to take effect at the pie
> f the president. It will probabl
iccepted at an early day , or as so (
tfr. McKinley shall have selectei
accessor.
The resignation of Secretary Alg <
mdoubtedly a voluntary act. ' .
lave been rumors of hostility to hi
he cabinet , but there was probabl
'oundation for them , while so far a
resident is concerned there is reas
> elieve that he has never intimati
jeneral Alger that he desired his
lation. For more than a year pas
ihortly after the beginning of the
vith Spain , the secretary of wa
jeen the object of criticism and d
: iation to an extent which few j
nen in our history experienced. ]
: rror , or defect , or short-coming in
lection with the enormous task c
janizing and equipping a large arm
jeen charged to him , and it has
jeen persistently alleged that pol
"avoritism has characterized the a <
stration of his department. Some
lave not hesitated to charge him
: orrupt use of his office. These at
Seneral Alger has borne withcomr
ible patience , but it is not surpi
.hat he should have finally deterr
.o relinquish an office the meritc
vork of which was not recognized
> nly the faults for which others
it least in part responsible were
ided before the public. He will
for defensf
lave a free opportunity
t is not unlikely that he will avail
ielf of it.
General Alger is a candidate fo
Jnited States senate from Michiga
succeed Senator McMillen. This d
ess had much to do with his resign
) f the war portfolio. He has a
seen popular with the Michigan R
icans and it is quite possible th :
will make a winning fight for the
: orship , although McMillen desir
iucceed himself and is a strong m
Dmaha Bee.
AN eastern parson told his conj
.ion that Texas was stricken by a
aecause the name of God was en
irom the constitution. To avoid 1
lisasters of that nature an extra st
> f the legislature should be called I
ip the defective instrument.
IN June , the "Progressive Worn
America , " a national club having i
jurpose high the attainment of pra
iltruism , passed its first year \ \
nembership of nearly 300 and nin
: ircles in the states of Iowa , Sout'
: ota , Alabama , Massachusetts , Pen
ania , Kansas , Louisiana , Indiana
forma , Missouri , Michigan , New J
tnd Colorado. Its strongest rt
neudation is claimed to be "The
if altruism , which prompts hundrc
lindly acts and which leads to ill
; elfish love that is the working prii
> f true Christianity. "
RED WILLOW.
The harvest may not be so light as w
lected.
Eddie Byfield is visiting relativ <
Boulder , Colorado.
William Byfield disposed of some fate
: o Marion Powell , this week. William
jratulating himself on being able to sli
next lot from Redwillow.
Mr. Longnecker's people found meas
harvest a great inconvenience , to sr
least. Happily , the last victims in thei
ily are on the road to recovery.
The news of the sad disaster which
: he brother of Everett Moore did not
as until too late for last week's pape
nany have only heard misleading rumc
, vill say that a little more than a wee
Mr. Moore was called to Hayes county
elegram announcing that his brothe
'alien in a well 260 feet deep and had
nstantly killed. After the funeral Mr. ' .
eturned home bringing the sad particu
The graders are busy at the new switc
: very thing looks very businesslike. It i :
jrobable that the retired millionaire !
the balance oi
nay come here to spend
lays in peace and happiness , will build
jalatial mansions on the hilltops overlc
he town. The rumor that the surburba
dents of this town are feeling hurt thai
lid not get the switch and stock yards
heir lawns ought to be , is , we are as
vithout foundation. There is a general
action that we are to have a shipping
rithout expense to the residents and s
ur town rise to no larger distinction
'erry , no surprise or disappointment w
ult to the majority of us.
COLEMAN.
Com is silking and looking line.
Some up here are through harvesting.
H. B. Wales drove down to Indi
Phursday.
Bert Wales was on the market , last ;
lay , with hogs.
J. B. Smith has sold over sixty fat hoj
las more to go soon.
W. Divine expects to finish cutting
oday , Friday. He has cut 250 acres.
R. Traphagan says there will be cs
vheat in this township as there was.lasl
On last Monday morning Elza V
table was destroyed by fire , together w :
: ontents. Four horses that were in the
it the time were saved by the prompt i
> f Mr. Ward , who was near the stable
he fire started. Mr. Ward had the ba (
ire hands and fingers badly burned.
3unn dressed the injured members and
jetting along as .well as , could be exp
The'orifjin of-the fire is unknown.
ROYAL
Baking Powd <
Made from pure
cream of tartar.
Safeguards the foe
against alum *
Alum baking powders are the grca
menacers to nealth of the present d
ROYAL DMCINO POWDER CO. , NEW YORK.
BARTLEY.
Miss Maud Vickrey has entered the
of the bicycle fiends.
] . A. Fletcher wheeled over to Da
Monday , returning the following day.
J.V. . Dolan of Indianola was lookin :
business interests at this place , Thursd :
Charles and Erwin Hopt were busint
itors to the county's metropolis , Saturdj
"Freem" Utter was down from McCo <
Jay early in the week , looking up bt
matters.
I. K. Wymore was in town , Sunday ,
return to Freedom from a vist to the
boys in McCook.
Miss Maud Manning and a friend
Cambridge stopped in the burg , Thurst
route to Indianola.
Mrs. B. F. Sibbett left , Tuesday , for
ver , expecting to remain some months
benefit of her health.
The younger generation of this pla (
been pretty well represented at the
meetings in Indianola , this week.
The Methodist brethren have erected
porary tabernacle just east of the pan
and will hold services therein for the p
G.V. . Ritchie and sons started their I
ing machine , Monday. As most of the
in this vicinity is too short to bind , eve
is in a rush to thresh.
Otto Webber is rebuilding the chimn
the school-house and in other ways g
the building in first-class condition for
purposes September 1st.
Sam Clark seems to be the only civ
the pie when the Republican nominati
county clerk is considered. And he
make a creditable official , too.
Henry Cozad made a hurry-up trip
valley's finest , Monday evening , and re
; iimself of a super-abundance of coin ,
idvantage of the county exchequer.
Mrs. Kite was up to Indianola , Wedn
ind purchased a very attractive mi !
; how-case for use in her store here. SI
iccompanied by Mrs. W. E. Rollings.
Michael Finnegan was up before tin
; ion board at Indianola , Wednesday ,
examined for a deserved increase. II
sight is failing him very rapidly of late.
A.E.Crosby and son Frank returned , '
day , from Bloomington , where they havi
risiting friends and relatives for the
week. Will Downs had charge of the h
shop during their absence.
Misses Gertie and Kiltie Ransom ant
Finnegan drove up to McCook , last Sat
on a short visit. Miss Gertie returned
place , early in the week , to take a posil
a millinery store for a brief period.
The school board has selected Percy *
for the fourth teacher in our schools , ,
will have charge of the Grammar depar
Mr. Catlett has been a successful teacl
several years and in his selection the v
of the board is evident.
Jas. Farrell is endeavoring to increa
school fund by circulating a petition
saloon license. As soon as it became 1
that the petition was signed by some
citizens , the church-going people be {
. The fight
put forth a strong protest.
is anticipated.
on and a hot time
Jeffries , the "chesty" young squirt \
such a popular hit with himself , offers
excuse for the article mentioned in th
unm , last week , that he "just did it for
Well , he isn't alone in the class that fine
satisfaction in fabrications of whole
There was Annanias , you know , and he
liave Jeffries handicapped very much ,
Being possessed of a limited amount
Formation on the saloon question , we re
Fully refer those seeking knowledge o
subject to the sporting headquarters i
Star restaurant ; or , if you do not feel i
aosed , ask Rev. Foutch about the lecti
eceived at the above resort. Any <
ntizens who happened to be withir
clocks at the time are in a position
ighten you.
INDIANOLA.
W. 11. Allen was a McCook visitor ,
lay , on business.
II. W. Keyes had business of the law
.vest-end burg , Tuesday.
C. E. Reichardt , late of Akron , is llit
igent's helper at this place.
Candidates seem to be very shy about
ng themselves known , this year.
S. R. Smith had legal business in th <
) f county affairs , Thursd ay morning.
Mrs. G. S. Bishop came down fron
3ook , Wednesday morning , and will sp
veek or so here , guest of her sister ,
lames Hstherington.
The meeting of the Democratic and
ist central committees in this town , Sati
Utracted the politicians of those parties
ill over the county. The plan" for fusic
anged for is the same as that adopted I
ast state convention , and requires that :
lommees shall be nominated by both cc
ions , although two separate convention
je held. The amusing part of this plan
: act that both parties think they have "w
; he other fellows to a frazzle. "
EAST RED WILLOW.
Mr. Brahaler has a new header.
Mr. Tucker has his spring wheat headed. ;
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reai&r&vx& * l4 am1A * n
A good rain would go right , to the spot , jiu
now.
The wheat harvest will be light and har
to get.
Grandma Stansbury has been quite poorl ;
the past week.dZ3 |
Nine teams are grading at the new towi
site on the Willow.
Lee Hanger is hauling milk to the creamei
through this neighborhood.
Free Quigley of Oklahoma visited his brotl
er Taylor , last Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. E. A.Sexson has had the third succes
ful hatch on her "Sure Hatch" incubator , an
will set it again.
Misses Ora Smith and Bessie Holland <
Indianola were guests of Mrs. John Lonj
necker , one day last week.
O. D. Mosher passed through this vicinit
recently , doubtless on a political mission , :
he is one of the Pops' strong men in this pr
cinct.
Mrs. Ira Harrison and daughter , Mrs. J. ]
Miller of Box Elder , visited their daughti
and sister , Mrs. Will Sexson , over Saturdr
and Sunday.
All Republicans should get in line for th
fall campaign. Let everything be haimi
nious ; forget old scores ; put up a good ticki
regardless of localities ; divide the ticket s
there can be no excuse for kicking ; stand t
the ticket and make a regular house-cleaninj
this fall.
PLEASANT RIDGE ,
* J. W. Jones is suffering from an attack <
asthma.
W. F. Esher marketed sueet corn in Mi
Cook , Satuiday.
Corn is twisting and burning and the farn
ers are feeling blue.
Chris. Green was sailing around in his ne
buggy , alone.'Sunday.
Willie Esher and Miss Clementine Ploi
sard called at W. F. Esher's..Sunday.
Harry Walters and Miss Mae Thompso
weie calling on friends in this vicinity , Sin
day.
Some of the Ridgites went after berries , lai
week. Did they meet with any adventure :
I guess so.
The boys say that they will be glad whe
winter comes , so that Bennie can go to se
his girl , get snowed in and stay a month.
J. M. Baldwin and brother Joe and Mr
J. M. Baldwin called on Elza Smith , Mrs. I
May Starbuck and James Harris and famil-
Sunday.
Master Bryce Q. Jones gave a party on th
12th inst. Seventeen of the little folks wer
present , ice cream and cake were served an
the children all say that they had a splendi
time and that Bryce's party beat the 4th c
July celebration.
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Three Lines
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these days , and
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in which our % trade has been very brisk , are presented
as reminders to you , today.
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of the kind that we carry is a pleasure to buy and
a satisfaction to wear. Garments that are ample , 'per
fect fitting , neatly sewed and tastefully trimmed with
embroideries and laces are to be found at all prices from
25 cents up to $1.50
Night-gowns , Drawers , Corset
Covers , Chemises and White
Muslin Skirts. Also Baby Dresses
\Ve invite your inspection.
Collars and Cuffs . . .
" ' active than in July and August ,
. . . . are never more
found with us both
and the kinds you want are to be
Men's and Ladies' in all the desirable shapes.
Ladies' - - - ioc or 3 for 25c
Men's - - - I5c or 2 for 25c
Neckwear . . .
Bows for Shirt Waists , Stocks for dress wear
is just the colors and kinds most desirable , we offer you-
25C
I'rices mostly -
Men's Neckwear in Tecks ,
Puffs , Bows and Strings ,
from 25c up to 75c
Remember . . .
. . . . the best assortment of new and desirable
Summer Goods are here.
Gauze Underwear , Wrappers , Shirt Waists , Silk Mitts , Washable
White Leather Belts , Wash Skirts , etc. , etc.
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