EIGHTEENTH YEAR MeCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA. FRIDAY EVENING. OCTOBER 27 , 1899. NUMBER 24 Another Old Settler Gone. Last Saturday morning , Allen A. Phil- lippi of Valley Grange precinct passed to Iris long home after an illness of a few weeks of terrible suffering with a car buncle on the back of his head , blood poisoning finally causing death. The deceased was one of the earliest settlers of this section of Red Willow county , having lived here just twenty-one years on the month of his death. His im mense size and weight made him one of the marked men of this section of the state weighing as he did in the neigh borhood of 350 pounds. He carried $1,000 insurance in the Star of Jupiter , which will be a welcome assistance to the family , now bereft of the husband and father and supporter. The bereaved wife , chil-lreu , mother and brother have the sincerest sympathy of a large circle of friends in this great sorrow. The fol lowing obituary is from the pen of a neighbor and friend of the family : [ ALLEN A. PHILLIPPI was born in Somerset county , Pennsylvania , May 16 , 1854. He passed away from earth on Saturday morning , Oct. 21 , 1899 , aged 45 year , 5 months and 5 days. At about ten years of age he moved , with his parents and the family , to Whiteside county , Illinois. On Nov. 13 , 1876 , he was united in marriage with Miss Paulina Tartchner , who , with five children survives him. Their seven children , with one exception , were all born in Red Willow county , Neb. Mr. Phtllippi , with his wife and one child , came to this county in Oct. 1878 , just twenty-one years ago. They came in a covered wagon from Illinois , and were five weeks on the way. They lived for a short lime on the south side of the place now occupied by M. C. Maxwell. There were no houses between that place and the Phillippi homestead at that time , except a stone house built by Mr. Pickeus on his place. Mr. Phillippi lived to see many changes in this county ; and he and his wife have followed" number of their friends to the grave ; among them a daughter , seven months old , and their son Ben , a 3'oung man about nineteen. He was a kind-hearted man and a good neighbor. As the years went by he seemed to love his family and friends more and enjoyed being with them. He seemed to think he might siot recover from his last sickness , and wanted his wife or some friend to be near him all the time. His funeral was largely attended. His neighbors and friends for miles around , as well as the people of McCook , attended the services at the Baptist church , Sunday afternoon , and many followed his remains to their last resting place , and now we say ; "Rest in peace" . ] 'Mrs. Phillippi and her family , and his aged mother , all wish to thank Rev. T. I , . Ketman and all the friends aud neighbors for their kindness and sym pathy during the sickness and after the death of their beloved husband , father and son. RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY. Whereas , It has pleased God to re move from earth our well esteemed brother , A. A. Philippi , who died Octo ber 21 , 21 , 1899 ; and Whereas , Sister Philippi has lost a kind and devoted husband and her chil dren a loving father , be it Resolved , That McCook lodge No. I , Star of Jupiter , extends its sincere sym pathy to Sister Philippi and children in their sorrow ; that a copy of these resolu tions be sent to the bereaved family and that the local papers be requested to publish same. MRS. MAX ANTON , H. G. BORNEMAN , MRS. M.R.OSBORN. Committee. Instructive , Helpful Addresses. The addresses delivered in the Con gregational church , last Sunday after noon aud evening , by Mrs. Preuszner of Lawrence , Kansas , were full of interest and instruction to parents , and especial ly to Sunday-school teachers. She ad vocated the application of the modern and more rational methods of common school teaching to Sunday-school teach ing , laying the greatest stress upon the vital importance of imparting religious instruction to the children in early childhood. She made use of the black board in analyzing and describing the endowments and tendencies of the child , and withal gave many very helpful sug gestions to parents and teachers in the methods of the early training and teach ing of the children especially through tl . Sunday-school. The evening service was union meeting of the several Prot estant churches of the city. William J. Bryan. Tomorrow. Hon. William J. Bryan is announced to speak in McCook , tomorrow , and a great time is expected by the Fusion forces of Red Willow county. The fa mous silver leader may be expected to draw a large crowd. MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE. C. A. LEACH is visiting his parents in Germantown , this state. I. M. BEARDSLEE drove up from In- dianola , yesterday , on a little business. MRS. DAVE MAGNER spent Saturday in Denver , guest of Mrs. Frauk Harris. MRS. H. P. BUTTON went into Omaha , first of the week , -for treatment for the baby. MRS. AMI TODD is up from Plaits- mouth , guest of her sister , Mrs. C. A. Dixou. SHERIFF NEEL is up in Denver , this week , showing a brother from down east the sights. MRS. FRANK NEUBAUBR went over to Beaver City , last Saturday , to visit home folks. MRS. J. F. KEN YON , who has been very ill for a week or two past , is now improving nicely. LOUIS SUESS went down to see the children , over Sunday , returning home on Monday evening. A. G. DOLE returned home , close of last week , from a tour over part of Kan sas , on a business trip. W. B. WATERS , who has been visiting his daughter on the farm near Cambridge - bridge , returned to the city , close of last week. JUDGE TUCKER of Tecumseh was in the city a few hours , Tuesday , on his way up to Culbertson to deliver a politi cal address. JAMES HARRIS of the Driftwood left for Pueblo , Sunday night , to join his wife , who has been there since the death of her daughter , Mrs. Eipper. H. T. CHURCH and party arrived home , fore part of the week from New Mexico , whither they went , last week , after a large shipment of cattle. DR. W. V. GAGE , this week , vacated his cosy home on the hill and moved in to winter quarters over the First Na tional bank , adjoining his office apart ments. MRS. H. G. BORNEMAN , Bessie and Miss Carrie Frazier were the guests of Mrs. Frank Harris in Denver , last Saturday - day , returning home on 2 , Sunday morning. MRS JAMES MCCARTHY , who was called down from Denver by the death of her father , Charles Volbrecht , late of Perry precinct , returned to Denver , Monday on i. MRS. J. B. MESERVE and sister , Mrs. Melissa Crawford of Cromwell , Iowa , ar rived in the city , Monday night , and have been the guests of Mrs. F. M. Kim- rnell , this week , ' MRS. M. F. HoRRELL , who was re cently called here by the death of her father , the late AJ. Stroud , departed , the first of the week , for her home in Leadville , Colorado. MR. AND MRS. T. H. L. LEE arrived iu the city , Monday , on their way to California on a long visit. They were the guests of their daughter , Mrs. L. R. Hileman , until last night , when they resumed their journey California-ward. J. H. O'NEIL returned , Sunday last , from a trip up to Alliance , on business connected with the estate of the late lamented Jack McNeff. He found $2,000 more insurance on the life of the dead engineer , which makes $3,000 in all ; a sum which will be very helpful in edu cating and rearing the little children. c A. B. CHAMBERLAIN , successor to Joseph Menard , is getting his affairs and establishment in shape for business. The store room is under going numerous improvements , which when finished will give him one of the most attractive business places in the city. Mr. Cham berlain comes to us with a reputation as a bnsiness hustler , and things may be expected to move at the old stand. Charlie Lehn will remain in the "push. " rvices Invaluable. i THETRiBTj > . , ? has insisted from the : opening of the campaign and still urges the fact , that the services of the Repub lican nominee for county superintendent , Mrs. M. J. Cordeal , will be invaluable to the schools of Red Willow county in many ways. She has the premier quali fications for that important position. She will bring to that office the distinct advantages of years of practical experi ence in school teaching she is a born school teacher par excellence. Study and practice of the best and most up-to- date methods , added to a wide experi ence aud a special endowment as an in structor , together with mature judgment and high purposes and 'ideas , make her preeminently the person for that posi tion. THE TRIBUNE feels that this matter cannot be too strongly urged upon the voters of the county , who have at heart the improvement and elevation of the school S3'stem of our county. The opportunity is now offered to secure a specialist in educational affairs , and it should be improved by her election by a decisive plurality. Fail not to vote for Mrs. Cordeal. The Shadow of Death. Death cast its shadow over the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Dutton of Drift wood precinct , last Friday , when the light of their home , little Acil , aged twenty months , passed from earth , after a short illness with cholera infantum. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Badcon , assisted by Rev. H. H. Berry , Sunday afternoon , in the Methodist church , at half past two o'clock , which were well attended by neighbors and friends of country and city , after which burial was made in Riverview cemetery. The bereaved parents have the siucer- est sympathy of all. [ ACIL THOMAS DUTTON , the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Duttou of Driftwood precinct , this county , died on last Friday , October 2Oth , 1899 , of chol era infantum , after a few days of sick ness. Every means was employed to re store the child to health , but unavail- ingly. At the close of his sufferings , just as he was about to pass away , his last words were , "That is all. " What a comfortless world this would be without hope. Ministers are con stantly summoned to the chamber of sickness aud the bed of death. If I could not carry a Bible aud the offer of a Saviour and the promises of a Divine Comforter < with me and the precious fourteenth j chapter of the book of John especially , I should not care to enter the room of sickness or the house of mourn ing. The bereaved parents know what such rooms mean. We have had God's truths pricked into our hearts and mem ories by sharp experiences. In their nursery there will be an empty crib and an empty chair at the table. Amid all the mysteries that overhang death and eternity , is there any heaven-kindled , infallible and unchangeable light that can illumine the grave and penetrate in to t the unseen world ? Yes ; thanks be to God , the Star of Bethlehem is the star of Bethany's sorrowing home and rocky sepulchre. "I am the resurrection and the life. " "I have the keys of death. " "I will not leave you comfortless. " "I go-to prepare a place for you and will come again and receive you unto my self. " These are the sweet consolations . that float with celestial melody into our homes of sorrow ; and our faith , recog nizing a truly divine voice , answers back. Jesus Christ alone can satisfy all human necessities and the loftiest of human aspirations. Christianity is the only universal religion adapted to all ages and to all conditions of life. We shall miss him , but conscience only be comes infallible when it reflects Christ's instructions and Christ's example : My Jesus , as Thou wilt ; Tho' seen through many a tear Let not my star of hope Grow dim or disappear. Through sorrow or through joy , Conduct me as Thine own , And help me still to say , 'My Lord , Thy will be done. ' " F The funeral was largely attended at the Methodist church , Sunday afternoon , October 25 , the pastor preaching the , sermon. Interment in Riverview cemeT jt tery. The bereaved family has the sym pathy of the community. J. A. BADCON. ] CARD OF THANKS. In this way we wish to thank the many kind and loving friends who so kindly assisted us in the sickness and death of our dear baby. t MR. AND MRS. DUTTON AND FAMILY.a Told Their Troubles In Verse. The members of the Ladies' Circle of liv the Baptist church held one of their b socials , last Friday evening at the home of George E. Thompson , which was quite numerously attended by members and friends of thef ' ' 'lurch. Each mem ber of the Circle agrees to earn a dollar in a specified period and it is part of the g plan at these socials to tell in verse how the dollar was earned. No little clever ness and skill being exhibited in these productions. Refreshments were served. The affair is referred to by all present in high terms of praise. Prize Contest Social. On Thursday evening , Nov. 2d , at McConnelPs hall , a novel social and en tertainment will be given by the Daugh ters of the King of the Episcopal church. Prize contests for old and young ; games , refreshments , and a musical programme. Admission 10 cents. A good time prui - ised aud every one invited to attend. Doing a Rushing : Business. S The McCook Milling Co. reports a fine business. For instance , their outside business , last week , amounted to five and one-half car-loads , besides their heavy local sales and grist work. The mill is now being run the entire twenty- four hours , daily. o Jerseys for Sale. A few young , thorough-bred Jersey cows ; fresh ; choice-bred ; good individu als. S. E , SOLOMON , Culbertson , Neb. CITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS. CHRISTIAN Bible school at 10 a. m. Communion and social meeting at n. Prayer-meeting on Wednesday evening. CATHOLIC Mass a't 8 o'clock a. m. High mass and sermon at 10:30 : , a. m. , with choir. Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. All are cordially welcome. REV. J. W. HiCKEY , Pastor. EPISCOPAL -Sunday morning at 11:00 : o'clock , Morning Prayer and Litany. Sunday evening at 8:00 : o'clock , Evening Prayer. Sunday-school at 10:00 : a. m. Friday evening lecture at 8:00 : o'clock. Holy communion the first Sunday in each month. HOWARD STOY , Rector. BAPTIST Sunday-school at 10 a. m. Preaching J service at II. Junior Union at 3. Senior Union at 7. Morning sub ject , "Our Relation to Deity. " Join in Union i Temperance meeting at Metho dist church at 8. All are welcome. T. L. KETMAN , Pastor. CONGREGATIONAL Sunday-school at 10. An address on "Christian Educa tion" by Prof. Bennett of Crete at ir. Y. P. S. C. E. at 7. Union temperance , meeting in the Methodist church at 8. Prayer-meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:30. : All are welcome. W. J. TURNER , Pastor. METHODIST Sunday-school at ioa.ni. Preaching at ir. Subject , "A Successful Church. " Class at 12. Junior League at 2:30. : Epworth League service at 7. Union temperance service at 8. Sermon by Rev. W. J. Turner. Prayer and Bible study on Wednesday evening at 8. All are welcome to all of these services. JAS. A. BADCON , Pastor. Prof. Bennett received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the state university , last year. , The Baptist people are improving their heating facilities , taking out the old heater and putting in large stoves encased in brick. Ward-Mitchell Wedding. A very pretty wedding indeed occurred at the home of the bride , Mrs. Mary E. Mitchell , Wednesday evening , October 25th. Promptly at 8:15 : the bridal couple entered the parlor aud took their position under a beautiful arch of smilax , roses and carnations , and Rev. J. A. Badcou spoke the words uniting the hearts aud hands of Mr. Charles A. Ward and Mrs. Mary E. Mitchell , both of our city , about thirty guests witnessing the happy act. After congratulations and jokes , the guests were seated at a number of small tables artistically arranged and an ele gant supper of five courses was cleverly served ; after which the evening was spent in a most enjoyable manner. Among the numerous presents received by the happy couple was a costly tea set from the groom's fellow-workmen in the Burlington shops. The bride is a highly esteemed lady , and her many excellent qualities are admired by all who know her. The groom is foreman of the car pe' * .ering department of the Burlington sh ps , and is greatly respected both in side and outside of railroad circles. We heartily wish them a happy and pros perous married life. Vote for Fred Klnghorn. THE sheriff's office is clearly one of the storm-centers of the campaign in Red Willow county , and special efforts are being made to consummate trades against Fred Kinghorn , the Republican nominee for that office. Republicans , and his friends generally , should take active and effective means to counteract this plain movement to secure Jris defer t. The key-note to Republican succ/ss , this fall , is to vote the straight ticket ; and that means to vote for Fred King- horn and eveiy nominee on the Repub lican ticket. Beware of the politician who approaches you for a trade. Stand b\ ' colors standard-bearers byour your - are all right. Make it a clean sweep. Given Away. We have a limited number of wall mirrors in neattt'rameo which we will give to our country customers , one to each family. Beginning Saturday , Nov. nth we will give to each purchaser from the country one of these mirrors and continue till all are given out , but in no case will more than one mirror be given in the same family. MCCONNELL & BERRY. Advertised Letters. The following letters were advertised by the McCook postoffice on Oct. 22d : . A. Daloma , Geo. W. Reed , J. H. Jone , Cbas. A. Taurer , Will E. Lee , Mrs. Frank Rollins , Mrs : Carrie F. Johnson. In calling for any of hese letters , please say ; that they are advertised. F. M. KiMMELL , Postmaster. Their Annual Fair. The Dorcas society of the- Congrega tional church is now busily preparing for the annual fair and entertainment of the society , which will be held in Menard opera house , November i6th and iyth. There will be programs , both evenings , and suppers as well. Besides the ladies will offer for. sale the usual assortment of plain and fancy articles. RAILROAD NEWS ITEMS. Operator Bush is back at headquarters at work again. Operator D. J. Best went up to Wray , Sunday , to see his best girl. W. S. Ackerniau , H. Prall and E. M. Snyder are new brakcuien , this week. W. O. Simons and J. E. Beyrer have been promoted to conductors , this week. A force of men is now at work on the foundation for the new shops at this place. Agent Thomson had his barn , which was partially destroyed , a few weeks since , repaired , this week. G. C. Topping , who has been in the local yards for four or five weeks , has gone into the train service. Switchman J. F. Auiick , who has been off on account of a sprained ankle , re turned to work , this week. Conductor W.D. Beyrer had 1- ngers pinched at Minden , yesterday\ \ will be laid up for a short time. Agent and Mrs. A. P. Thomson were the guests of Auditor and Mrs. William Randall of Omaha , over Sunday. Engineer Tom Haley is down from Sheridan on a visit to old friends on tne Western division. He is the guest of Engineer Bailey. Kenneth Welles had the misfortune to mash and fracture the small toe of his right foot , last Friday about noon , while at work in the shops. Mrs. C. Ditsch was in the city , Mon- dajen route from Fort Morgan , Colo. , to Atlanta , to join her husband , who is in the employ of the company at that place. Operator W. F. Pate has been promoted meted to the position and emoluments of dispatcher , going on the third trick , last Friday , with Dispatcher R. B. Sim mons. Dispatcher and Mrs. R. B. Simmons are exercising parental interest in a daughter , whose birthday celebrations will be held on October 2ist of the re curring years. Brakeman Elmer Engberg had his right hand mashed at Cambridge , yester day. He was on 80 , and he came back to the city on i to have the injured member dressed. There will be another change of time card on November 5th. About the only change will be in No. 6 , which will ar rive here about one hour sooner , it is stated , the running time being material ly shortened. Brakeman F. D. Barney , who has been visiting the folks in Lincoln , returned to work , Tuesday night , and is on with Conductor Frank Kendlen vice Brakeman - man George Leach , who is visiting rela tives in eastern part of the state. COURT HOUSE NEWS. COUNTY COURT. Frederick Lakin and Gertrude Atkin son , both of Box Elder , were granted license to wed , this week. C. A. Ward aud Mrs. Mary E. Mitch ell , both of our city , were granted a license to marry , this week. DISTRICT COURT. James K. P. Pine commenced an ac tion in district court , this week , against Daniel Mangus , in equity. Its Loss Adjusted. W. R. Gaylord of Lincoln , adjuster for the Fidelity Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Omaha , was in the city , Thursday , in the interests of his com pany regarding the St. Charles hotel loss. The Fidelity Mutual is the first of four companies involved to make settle ment , which was entirely satisfactory to all concerned. This company is mak ing a record in this state for prompt ad justment of losses , a feature which is ap preciated by its patrons. A. G. Dole is the local representative. Dissolution of Partnership. / * Notice is hereby given that the part nership existing between W. W. and Russell McMillen will be dissolved on the first day of November , and all per sons indebted to said firm are requested to call and make settlement of their ac counts , which must be closed up by that date. McMlLLEN BROS. Turkey Shooting Match. Tuesday before Thanksgiving , at the D. J. Osburn ranch on the Willow. Fifty fine turkeys. Managed by Henry Smith and A. M. Osburn. Lakin-Atklnson. On Monday evening of this week. Rev. H. H. Berry united in marriage Frederick Lakin and Gertrude Atkinson , both of Box Elder. The Boers seem to be making it warm for the English without any of Bullard's coal ; but you should remember that you are not in South Africa. Buy your drugs of Loar. MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS. Residence for Sale. My residence on upper Main st. The best located mid , with one exception , the finest residence in the city. A portion tion of purchase money can remain on long time at a very low rale of interest. For further particulars address or apply personally at the Famous Clothing store. JONAS ENGEL. Loar's is the place to buy drugs. Loar's Cough Killer does the work. Swell Golf Capes for sale at DeGrofPs. Yes ; that Maitland coal of Bullard's is genuine. For chapped or cracked hands , use Loar's Cream. A dancing club for the winter is in course of formation. All storm sash are good , but Bullatd's are the beat ; buy them. McMillen's Cough Cure never fails ; every bottle guaranteed. Call up 19 if you have any newspaper or job printing business to do. Have you bought a corn crib of Bul lard's. You had better hurry up. Prevent cholera among your chickens by using McMillen's Poultry Powder. Lady's bicycle for sale. Inquire at this office or at 406 Marshall street. If you want a winter wrap it will pav you to look at DeGroff's before you buy. The lantern class exhibition , last Fri day evening , was an instructive enter tainment. Miss Rache Berry is having an addi tion built to her residence , corner-of Main and Dakota. McMillen's Cream Lotion is good for little chaps , medium chaps , big chaps ; iu fact , most any kind of chaps. We have decided to close out what wall-paper we have left at a great reduc tion in price. D. W. LOAR. C. L. Price is running a steam feather renovator on West Deunisou street , and guarantees all work. Leave orders at J. H. Ludwick's. LOST A lady's pocket bo ? ! ; contain ing about five dollars. Will finder please return same to this office and be reward ed ? We expect that Bryan has his winter's supply of coal in the bin ; it is a wise thing to do , this year ; and the place to buy is Bullard's. FOR RENT , SALE OR TRADE The Smith Abstract Books of Red Willow county , Nebraska. J. E. Barngrover , Creston , Iowa. The cotton contest at S. M. Cochran & Co.'s , last Saturday , resulted ia Miss Fitch carrying off the prize , a set of knives and forks. "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown , " so they say ; but we will bet it would be easier if he let Bullard furnish tiim his hard coal. T. P. Beardsley , scientific optician , will be at D. W. Loar's drug store in McCook , Saturday , October 28th. Eyes tested free and all corrections guaran teed. Cards are out announcing the approaching preaching marriage of Russell McMillen1 and Carrie Frazier , two of our most es timable young people. The event will transpire on Tuesday aweek , November 7th. We anticipate with warmest con gratulations. They will be at home at j Tecumseh after December 1st. , J The ladies of the Vesta club and their1 husbands indulged in a dance en cos tume. Tuesday evening of this week , at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Tartsch , which is described as having been an enjoyable social success , a term which characterizes the social affairs of the Vestas. The Fidelity Mutual Fire Insurance company has in force policies amounting to $3,000,000 in this state and has paid 75 losses in 30 months. Losses paid in 10 to 30 days. Saves 25 per cent present premium ; a little over one-half of cost when company was organized two and one-half years ago. A. G. Dole , agent. William Miller , the Merman post- office robber , and Bart Olson , who broke jail at Broken Bow , Wednesday , were captured about fifteen miles southwest of Bartley , Saturday , by Deputy United States Marshals Barber and Palmer. They were tracked 160 miles by the prints of a broken shoe on the horse's hind foot. For Sale or Trade. A number of good horses. Inquire of or address , MRS. W. M. IRWIN , McCook , Nebraska. Halloween comes next Tuesday. You should have yonr cabbage all put away , and your bin filled with coal from Bul lard's by that time. Take your prescriptions to Loar.