By F. M. KIMMELL.
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OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.
Largest Circulation in Red Willow Co.
FROM a state point of view , Nebraska
Republicans may feel a trifle "broke
up" over tbe result ; but an outlook over
the national result is most satisfactory to
tbe Republican cause , and gives a bright
promise for victory complete in 1900.
THB "militarism" bugaboo of the
Little American party was knocked out
in one round by ex-Senator Manderson
the other day , who showed that a United
States regular army of 65.000 men to
day is proportionally smaller than an
army of 20,000 was in 1849 , or 25,000 in
1870.
The prosperous workingmen of the
Country evidently remembered on the
last election day the failure of an exper
iment in change of administration made
in 1892 , and this accounts for the unex
pectedly large Republican vote in tbe
great manufacturing sections where pro
tection has brought prosperity to every
line of industrial enterprise.
THB price of greatness is high. Ad
miral Dewey and his bride , the widow
of tbe late General Hazen , can't eat a
little toast and porridge at breakfast at
the Waldorf-Astoria , without the intru
sion of the omnipresent reporter and his
describing how they laughed merrily
and chatted gaily over their coffee in
handsome apartments adorned with
chrysanthemums etc.
W. C. T. U. COLUMN.
MRS. MINNIE FINITY , Press Supt.
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"God , Home and Native Land. "
The ivriter made a pleasant acquaintance
with one of our "White Ribboners" while she
was visiting her cousin , Mrs. Howe Smith.
She is the president of a prosperous union .in
a suburban town of New York City. And it
is with enthusiasm she speaks of the temper
ance work of which she is an earnest worker.
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The good citizens of the Hawaiian Islands
want whiskey and morphine outlawed. A
petition has been forwarded to the United
States congress praying that prohibitive laws
may be made part of the constitution given
the islands by our government. The docu
ment is signed by several hundreds of the
most influential citizens of Honolulu. But
will this receive recognition ?
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The eight principal causes of insanity have
been tabulated , and the results presented to a
London scientific society. Drink stands at
the top , and directly accounts for one-third of
all the cases.
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A general prosecution of violators of the
Illinois flag law , which prohibits the use of
the flag for advertising purposes , has been
started , and will be pushed to a finish unless
the law is declared unconstitutional.
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The Young People's Temperance federa
tion of Chicago proposes a new scheme to
fight intemperance. Ten well equipped cof
fee saloons are to be opened this fall. There
is to be no charity , and no ministerial man
agement.
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The Kansas senate has passed a bill to
make more efficient the enforcement of the
prohibitory law. According to its provisions
the third violation of the law subjects the
liquor seller to a term of from one to three
years in the penitentiary.
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An Arkansas legislature enacted a new law
prohibiting the sale of cigarettes or cigarette
paper to miners. The penalty for violating
the law is a fine of $100 for each offense.
The Best Plaster.
A piece of flannel dampened with Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and bound onto the affected
parts is superior to any plaster. When trou
bled with a pain in the chest orside , or a lame
back , give it a trial. You are certain to be
more than pleased with the prompt relief
which it affords. Pain Balm is also a certain
cure for rheumatism. For sale by McConnell
& Berry-
Baking Powder
Made from pure
cream of tartar.
Safeguards the food
against alutn
Alum taking powders are the greatest
ifie present day.
BARTLEY.
. Henry Hahn is building a large barn.
Frank Vickrcy is visiting in Lincoln , this
week.
Will Flint and Penn Cammack are county
seat visitors , today.
Dr. Brown attended 1.0.0. K. lodge at In
dianola , Wednesday night.
F. T. Brown is painting W. E. Babcock's
new residence at Cambridge.
Max Epler disposed of eighty-seven choice
hogs to J. R. Sipe , Wednesday.
A. Barnett of McCook was looking after
business interests here , Thursday.
Mrs. C. E. Williams was very sick , early in
the week , but is now well on the way to re
covery.
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W.Geo. Sheppard of McCook and Mr. Her
man of Indianola assisted the band at the
Star social , last evening.
W. B. Downs and wife are grandparents for
the first time , a son having been born to their
daughter , Mrs. Bert Stevenson Wednesday.
W. C. Hanson was the victim of a surprise
party , Monday evening. Perpetrators to the
number of twenty enjoyed a very happy even
ing.
The "Star" lodge gave an entertainment
and oyster , Thursday evening. The affair
was on quite an elaborate scale and the pleas
ures were shared by a large crowd.
J. R. Sipe shipped three cars of hogs , this
week , and has shipped a car every week for
three weeks that topped the Omaha market.
Red Willow county produces as fine hogs as
are marketed.
A. C. Walsvvorth of Cambridge has disposed
of his 8oo-acre ranch south of town to Asa
McCord of Albion , Missouri. Consideration
$7,000. Mr. McCord expects to make this his
home-in the-ne'arTuture.
A crowd of young people entertained them
selves , Tuesday evening , by riding around in
a wagon until about two o'clock , waiting for
e meteoric shower. Some of the boys _ re-
arked that if the stars didn't fall by Thurs-
ay evening they would throw some out of
e window. '
DANBURY.
OBITUARY.
[ MRS. MARGARET COUNTRYMAN was born
in Herkimer county , New York , August 8th ,
1802 ; died at the home of her grand-daughter ,
Mrs. Miller , two miles north of Danfaury ,
November nth , 1899 , being 97 years , 3 months
and 3 days old. She leaves five grandchildren
dren , twenty-seven great-grand-children and
fourteen great-great-grand-children to mourn
her departure. She was a life-long Christian
and died in the faith. Funeral services were
conducted at the home by Rev. G. B. Mayfield -
| field , after which the remains were interred in
Hamburg cemetery , four miles northeast of
Danbury , Nov. I3th , 1899.
Mrs. and Miss Cann visited Dispatcher
Cann at McCook , Friday.
"I wouldn't be without DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve for any consideration , " writes T.
B. Rhodes , Centerrleld , O. Infallible for piles ,
cuts , burns and skin diseases. Beware of
counterfeits. D. W. Loar.
TYRONE.
Martin Lindgren is trying to buy the Jenkins
farm.
Tyrone is expanding. We have over 70
voters.
Mrs. W. P. Crosby and Mrs. Vorce are visit
ing in Wisconsin.
J. C. Moore and Rev. Robertson laid the
foundation for the new M. E. church , last
week.
John Vanmeter is making quite , a reputation
buying large bunches of cattle in the Beaver
and Sappa valleys for Cambridge feeders.
The floor and seats have been removed
from the old church and the carptnters will
use it for a work shop while building the new
one.
Last Tuesday , John Goreley was elected
assessor ; C. S. Blair and Mart.-Nichols , road
overseers ; I. N. Horton , justice of the peace ,
and John Lemasters , constable.
You never know what form of blood poison
will follow constipation. Keep the liver clean
by using De Witt's Little Early Risers and you
will avoid trouble. They are famous little
pills for constipation and liver and bowel
troubles. D. W. Loar.
SOUTH SIDE.
Corn-picking is almost over.
Roy Jacobs is picking corn for J. W. Bui t-
less.
Quite a company of the young people of
the South side met at the home of James Rob-
erson , last week , and enjoyed a fine time.
The South Side Endeavor has been running
a little short of workers , the last week or two ,
but is now running in good order. Rev. H. L.
Preston visited the""society , last Sunday , and
gave the members an impressive talk. There
was a fair attendance , and a profitable meet
ing. William Thomas will lead on next Sun
day and ali will look forward to a good meet
ing.
Election day has passed away ,
And Willie's won the tin ;
Some politicians smoked cigars ,
Some drank a little gin ;
Our customers drank water
And claimed 'twas rather thin ,
But the tender , juicy meat we sell
Caused them to loudly grin.
So everybody , great and small ,
Come in and see our goods this fall ;
Tho' we may fail , we'll surely try
To merit confidence while you buy ,
For all our goods will stand the test ,
Game , beef , pork , mutton and the rest ;
And the poultry is the very best
At the market of Marsh & Everist.
Glorious News
Comes from Dr. D. B. Cargile of Washita ,
I. T. He writes : "Four bottles of Electric
Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer of scrofula ,
which had caused her great suffering for
years. Terrible sores would break out on her
head and face , and the best doctors could
give no help ; but her cure is complete and
her health is excellent. " This shows what
thousand have proved. that Electric Bitters
is the best blood purifier known. It's the
supreme remedy for eczema , tetter , salt rheum ,
ulcers , boils and running sores. It stimulates
liver , kidneys and bowels , expels poisons ,
helps digestion , builds up the strength. Only
foe. Sold by McConnell & Berry. Guaranteed.
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w ticle to be worn and is made of certain metals that
draw the uric acid from the blood. It costs $2.00 and
J & never wears out. Written guarantee to refund money in 30 days
if not entirely satisfactory. It CUTCS Rheumatism A cute
Chronic , Muscular and Sciatic , Lumbago and Gout.
Send 2c stamp for little booklet that tells the whole
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BARGAINS
We can save you money on Dry
Goods , Clothing , Boots and Shoes ,
Notions etc.
This week we have a special bargain in
, . . Men's Heavy Fleeced Underwear. . .
at 35 ; regular price , 50
We have too many goods ; " we must have
more room. We are not giving goods away , but
are selling at a fair margin. These goods were
purchased by Mr. Menard for SPOT CASH early
it the season before the advance in prices ; we
then bought them at a further discount , and
are able to sell them to you at less than the reg =
ular wholesale rates , and still afford a margin.
This particularly applies to our shoe line. There
are some broken lines we intend to discontinue.
We can save you money if we have your size.
A. B. CHA5SBERLAIN
MENARD'S OLD STAND.
REDUCTION SALE OF.
CLOAKS
Want room for
Holiday Goods
iLOWMAN'Sl
For burns , cuts , bruises , lacerations , or in-
uries of any description , BALLARD'S
SNOW LINIMENT is a sovereign remedy ,
t never fails to do good , and so quickly that
ts wonderful curative properties frequently
create surprise. Price 25 and 50 cts. McCon
nell & Berrj' .
LaGrippe , with Us after effects , annually
lestroys thousands of people. It may he
quickly cured by One Minute Cough Cure , the
> nly remedy that produces immediate results
n coughs , colds , croup , bronchitis , pneumonia'
and throat and lung troubles. It will prevent
consumption. D. W. Loar.
1 Dr. W. Wixon , Italy Hill , N. Y. , says , "I
heartily recommend One Minute Cough Cure.
It gave my wife immediate relief in suffocat
ing asthma. " Pleasant to take. Never fails
to quickly cure all coughs , colds , throat and
lung troubles. D' W. Loar.
Constipation means the accumulation of
waste matter that should be discharged daily ,
and unless this is done the foul matter is ab
sorbed and poisons the system. Use HERB-
INE to bring about regularity of the bowels.
You will get relief and finally a cure. Price 50
cents. McConnell & Berry.
. . .is the life of trade.
We welcome new
competitors. Every ad
ditional store enlarges
the importance and
fame of McCook as a
trading center , and
widens the circle tributary -
utary to this metrop
olis of the Republican
valley. Undoubtedly
they add to the trade
of our city , which easily
has more stores , more
warehouses , more ele
vators , mills and shops more buyers and sellers , than
any other place west of Hastings.
So here's to them all !
May they live long and prosper ! and
Hay flcCook's influence continue to widen !
No where but in our store
will you find clean , new , bright goods at prices
so close to factory prices.
No where but here
will you find goods selected so carefully with
respect to all that makes value and desirability.
No where but here
will you find an entire absence of shoddy ,
skimping , ill-fitting , and undersized goods and
garments.
Yet our prices
for right goods are lower than carelessly made ,
carelessly bought , carelessly sold goods are gen
erally priced at.
See papers of past weeks for numerous price lists.
We save you 16 to 25 per cent.
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Soliciting your trade ,
Postofflce Per
in same Building1. GEO. E. THOMPSON.
ONE PRICE PLAIN FIGURES CASH ONLY
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AND CAPES
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Cloaks , Jackets
and Capes for Ladies ;
also Misses' and Chil-
dreii's Jackets , the finest
assortment ever shown
in this section. Tliequal-
ity is there , however low
the price. Handsome
patterns in . . . .
S All-Wool Kerseys ,
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spynsand Clieviots EJIS
Also a good line of FUR
CAPES and COLLAR
ETTES all reliable g-ar-
men ts from the best man
ufacturers every gar
ment guaranteed to give
satisfaction. Call and see.
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C. L. DeGROFF & CO.