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We have shoes to fit them all.
In good style , best make and
low in price.
The time is fast approaching
when all the children must have
shoes for school. Don't fail to
see our line and get our prices
on good goods ; we warrant every
pair.
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V. FRANKLIN , PRESIDENT. A. C. EBERT , CASHIER.
I CITIZENS BANK
OF MeCOOK , NEB.
Paid Up Capital , $50,000. Surplus , $5,000
iDIRECTORS
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Jl V. FRANKLIN , W.F.McFARLAND , A. C. EBERT , JS
Tf ( / / . r. CHURCH , OSCAR CALLIHAN , C. H. WILLARD. S
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TYRONE.
Omer Griffith started to Colorado , Monday ,
May Moore , Emily Borkman and Birdie
Davis are attending school in town.
Arthur Cullen of McCook visited his sister
here , last Sunday , in company with Erwin
Hopt.
W. P. Crosby , Lou Ilollingsworth and C.
II. Nichols , with their families , start overland
for Arkansas , today.
The delegates chosen to the Republican
county convention are : I. N. Horton , J. C.
Moore , Frank Moore and Frank Helt.
C. S. Blair has recently bought 160 acres of
land of J. E. Tupper and John Hillman. The
price was $1.300. No improvements except
plowing.
A Powder Mill Explosion
Removes everything in sight ; so do drastic
mineral pills , but both are mighty dangerous.
No need to dynamite your body when Dr.
King's New Life Pills do the work so easily
and perfectly. Cures headache , constipation.
Only 25c at McConnell and Berry's.
Mi. Lemon and Miss SweeUvater were
married in California the other da } ' . Let us
hope there may never be a stick of discord in
that tankard ot domestic lemonade.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a Great
Favorite.
The soothing and healing properties of this
remedy , its pleasant taste and prompt and
permanent cures have made it a favorite with
people everywhere. It is especially prized by
mothers of small children for colds.croup and
whooping cough , as it always affords quick
relief , and as it contains no opium or other
harmful drug , itmay be given to a baby as
confidently as to an adult. For sale by Mc
Connell & Berry.
Thousands suffer with torpid liyer , produc
ing great depression of spirits , indigestion ,
constipation , headache , etc. Ilerbine will
stimulate the liver , keep the bowels regular ,
and restore a healthful bouyancy of spirits.
Price 50 cents.
DANBURY.
E. B. Lister heard what the wild waves had
to say in the county capita ) , Monday.
Recognizing the stalwart Republicanism
and splendid ability of Deacon Morlan , the
Republican nominee for congressman , the
Republicans of Danbury and the Beaver
country will give him a loyal support ; and it
will not be surprising if the merit and the
strong Americanism of the principles he rep
resents , should roll him up a vote larger than
the regular and usual Republican vole of this
section. It is agreed that Farmer Morlan will
be a credit to the district and to the county of
Red Willow. It is believed that he will nat
urally represent this district more satisfactorily
than any Democratic banker possbily can.
And he will. Work and vote for him. lie is
worthy.
Cured of Chronic Diarrhoea After
Thirty Years of Suffering.
"I suffered for thirty years with diarrhoea
and I thought I was past being cured , " says
John S. Halloway , of French Camp , Miss.
"I had spent so much time and money and
suffered so much that I had given up all hope
of recovery. I was so feeble from the effects
of the diarrhoea that I could do no kind of la
bor , could not even travel , but by accident I
was permitted to find a bottle of Chamber
lain's Colic , Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ,
and after taking several bottles I am entirely
cured of that trouble. I am so pleased with
the result that I am anxious that it be in reach
of all who suffer as I have. " For sale by Mc
Connell & Berry.
Science tells us that there are 346 different
kinds of mosquitoes , but they all use the same
vintage of itch juice.
You can spell it cough , coff , caugh , kauf ,
kaff , kough , or kaugh , but the only harmless
remedy that quickly cures it is One Minute
Cough Cure. McConnell & Berry.
When you are born the Creator starts you
going and you go a long time , if you grease
the mainspring of life with Rocky Mountain
Tea. Great lubricator. Ask your druggist.
After dinner
No meal is complete without the Sportsman. It is
to the whole meal what sauce is to meat it tops
it off. All epicures and careful diners smoke the
SPORTSMAN , and so should you ought .to have a
box in 37our room ; you'll appreciate it and so will
your friends ;
Don't let the low price scare you. There are many cigars cost
ing three times a& much not half so good. The Sportsman has
flavor , finish and quality , and that is all any cigar can have , no mat
ter what the price. "Stamped with the name. "
Of All Dealers.
NAVE & McCORD MERCANTILE CO. , Distributors , ST. JOSEPH , MO.
Commissioners' Proceedings.
McCook , Nebraska , September 18,1900.
Board of county commissioners mot luirstnml
to adjournment. Present. Henry Crabtroe ,
Stephen Hello ? and D. A. Waterman , cominift-
nionorsV. . K. Starr , county attorney , and R. A.
Green , county clerk. Miinifps of previous meet
ing read and approved.
lie.aJRimtion of Lawrence E. Fisher , road over
seer , in and for road district No. ii : read and on
motion accepted.
On motion the following appointments were
made to flll vacancies :
II. II. Jones , overscerdistrict No. 13.
A. Brown , overseer district No. 43.
Contract of Josiah E Moore with Red Willow
county for maintaining goer house was entered
into between said parties , and same ordered
lllcd with the county clerk.
It appearing to the board from the allidavit
of O. L. Thompson , county treasurer , that Albert
Kemp was assessed in both Qorver and Valley
Grange nrecincts with a poll tax in the year
1899 , and that said Kemp has already paid the
tax as asset-bed in Qorvor precinct , on motion
the clerk was instructed to strike said poll tax.
assessed in Valley Grange precinct , from the
tax list.
It appearing from the affidavit of Hugh W.
Cole that ho was erroneously assessed in Bond-
ville precinct for the yours 1S90 and HXX ) , on mo
tion the clerk was instructed to strike said taxes
from the tax list.
In the matter of the application of W. S.
Fitch , guardian of Edward L. Nottloton.insane ,
to soil the following described real estate , to-
wit : The south half of the south-east quarter ,
and lot eight , in section twenty-nine , and lot
five in section twenty-eight , all in township
three , north , in range thirty , west of the Gth p.
in. Moved by Holies and seconded by Water
man that the proposed sale bo approved. Mo
tion carried.
Petition of E. E. Smith and others asking for
a public road , read and considered. The board
llndb that owners of land along line of proposed
road have given consent in writing thereto , on
motion same was granted , establishing a public
road as follows : Commencing at the center of
section 19.town. _ 'Miorth range 26 , we.st Gth p. in.
in Rod Willow county , thence north on naif-
section line to intersect road No. 133 as shown by
the road plat in county clerk's ollico. Said road
No. 1X5 being along the south side of the Re
publican river and known as the river road.
And clerk was instructed to notify overseer of
highways to oiwn saiil road.
The following claims were audited and al
lowed , and on motion clerk was instructed to
draw warrants on the county general fund , levy
of 1900 , in payment thereof , as follows :
J. A. Wilcox tfc Son , mdbi > $ 9-18
E. S. Hill , coflin for pauper 151)0 )
Predmoro Bros. , vault door , repairs , etc. . 83 14
C. W. Barnes , printing 21 SO
J. R. Neel , work for county 21 00
Ira. II. Harrison , filling old wells 12 50
G. C. Boatman , money advanced 2 45
R. A. Green , county clerk , Urd ( jr. , salary fi2 50
O. L. Thompson , postage , etc 24 G9
J. C. Oakley , board and care of pauper
per contract 1144
Henry Crabtroo. service as commissioner 28 20
Stephen Belles , same 28 GO
D. A. Waterman , same 2840
And on county bridge fund , levy of 1900 , as
follows :
Sibbitt & Noel , bridge work per contract NX ) CO
Rarnett Lumber Co. , lumber 49 12
Barnett Lumber Co. , lumber 52 41
Geo. Younger , bridge work G ( JO
And on county road fund , levy of 1900 , as fol
lows :
Lucy F. Richardson , road tax refunded. 13
Joroph Ogarzalka , same.- 303
Sarah J. Lechler , same 10
On motion board adjourned to meet bine die.
Attest : R. A. GREEN , County Clerk.
By 0.11. RITTEXHOUSK , Deputy.
SUMMONS.
Henry A. Wyman , Trustee , plaintiff , vs. Globe
[ nvestment Co. and Dakota Mortgage Loan
Corporation , defendants. The above-named
defendants , non-residents , are hereby notified
that the above-named plaintiff , on the 15th day
of September. 1900. filed his petition in the dis
trict court of Red Willow county , Nebraska , the
object and prajer of which are to determine
plaintiff's money interest in and to the east-half
at the south-west quarter of section fourteen ,
town hip three , north , range thirty , to require
defendants to pay the said money interest of
plaintiff into court ; and to quiet title of the
said premises in the plaintiff , upon failure of
lefendants to so pay said money into court.
You are required to answer said petition on or
before October the 29th , 1900. Dated September
; ho 15th , 1900. HEXRT A. WYMAN , Trustee ,
By F. M. Flansburg , his attorney. Plaintiff.
S-21-lts.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED.
To Joseph Williams or to whom it may con
cern : You are hereby notified that on the 28th
lay of December , 1&9S , S. C. King purchas-ed at
: ax sale of the then county treasurer of Red
Willow county , Nebraska , the following de
scribed lands situated in said county of Red
Willow , state of Nebraska , for the delinquent
; axes thereon for the years 1894,1895,1890 and
1897 , to-wit : The south-west quarter of the
north-west quarter and the north-west quarter
) f the south-west quarter of section twenty-one ,
; own. two , north , range thirty , west Gth p. m. ,
issessed in the name of Joseph Williams ; that
, he time for the redemption of said lands from
; aid sale will expire on the 28th day of Decem
ber , 1900 , at which time the undersigned will
apply to the county treasurer of Red Willow
county , Nebraska , for a deed to said land , above
set forth , unless redemption is made according
to law. Dated this 30th day of August , 1900.
8-21-4ts S. C. KING.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
To Nebraska-Kansas Farm Loan Company
or to whom it may concern ; You are hereby
notified that on the 17th day of December , 1898 ,
S. C. King purchased at tax sale , of the then
county treasurer of Red Willow county , Nebras-
ca _ , the following described lands , situated in
said county and state , for the delinquent taxes
for the years 1893 , 1894,1893 , 18 % and
897 , to-wit : The north-west quarter of section '
- , town. two. north , range thirty , 1fi
vest lith p. m. , assessed in the name of the Ne-
> ra&ka-Kansas Farm Loan Company ; that the fi
ime for the redemption of said lauds , from said
sale , will expire on the 18th day of December ,
900 , at which time the undersigned will apply
o the county treasurer of Red Willow county ,
Vebraska , for a deed to said land , above de-
= cribed , unless redemption is made according to
aw. Dated this 30th day of August , 1900.
> -21-4ts S. C. KING.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
By virtue of an order of sale , issued from the
District Court of Red Willow county , Nebraska ,
under a decree in an action wherein Mary F.
Thomas is plaintiff , and Irvee S. Hadley and
"ulia A. Hadley are defendants , to mo directed
and delivered , I shall offer at public sale and
ell to the highest bidder for cash , at the east
leer of the court-house , in McCook , Red Willow
ounty , Nebraska , on the 22d day of October ,
900 , at the hour of one o'clock p. m. , the follow-
ng described real estate , to-wit : The south-
tvest quarter of section numbered twenty-seven
27) ) , in township numbered three (3) ( ) , north , in
ange numbered twenty-eight (28) ( , west of the
th Principal Meridian.
Dated this 20th day of September , 1900.
V. R. STAKE , Att'y. G. F. KIXGHOBN , SheriF.
-21-5ts By A. C. CEABTREE , Deputy.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are prompt ,
palatable , pleasant , powerful , purifying little
pills. McConnell & Berry.
NORTH COLEMAN.
Charles Bixler is working for the Burling
ton in McCook. [
The nights are so cool now that frosts are
expected any time. ;
B. W. Wilson has added another quarter
section to his farm.
A few friends of the Wilsons were at their
home , last Sunday , and report a rare treat to C
water-melons.
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Mr. and Mrs. Elsie Ward were summoned
to Box Elder , Tuesday , by the serious illness
of her sister , Mrs. Ed Branscom.
New arrivals two new gold standard
daughters one at Charles Cox's on Tuesday ,
and one at Alva Osburn's , Wednesday.
W. H. Epperly has closed his land deal.
So manrpeople _ gathered at their home Mon
day morning , that it looked like an agricul
tural sale was at hand.
M. H. Cole says that the young grasshop
pers , not much bigger than a pin-head , are
very thrck ; but they will all be killed , this
winter. Very few old ones are left.
To prevent consumption quickly cure throat
and lung troubles with One Minute Cough
3ure. McConnell & Berry.
A New York paragrapher has scored an
mportanl scoop on the scientists by discover-
ng that the seat of a dog's pants is located in
lis lungs.
You assume no risk when you buy Cham-
> erlain's Colic , Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy. McConnell & Berry will refund your
money if you are not satisfied after using it.
t is everywhere admitted to be the most
successful remedy in use for bowel complaints
and the only one that never fails. It is pleas
ant , safe and reliable.
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workmanship and style.
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SOUTH SIDE.
J. W. Randall has been putting up hay for
Mark J. Smith , the past week.
There will be preaching and Sunday-school
at the school-house , next Sunday at 3 o'clock.
If current rumors are true _ , John Whittaker
will soon leave for the Imperial country , where
it is said he will engage in the sheep business.
Frank Gale was a visitor in this vicinity ,
last Sunday. He has been working at Wray ,
for some time past , and returned to that place ,
Sunday afternoon. He reports plenty of work
and good pay.
The Republican club of this vicinity held
ts regular meeting , last Friday night. A. F.
Moore of McCook was the speaker , and han-
lled his subject in a very masterly manner.
W. R. Starr will address the meeting , tonight.
At the Republican caucus held in the Drift
wood school-house , last Saturday evening , the
: olowing ! delegates were chosen to the Re-
luhlican county convention which met in Mc-
Jook , Thursday afternoon : C. T. EllerV. . S.
Fitch and F. A. Brott.
The Harmony Valley correspondent is
slightly mistaken in regard to the number of
looks on hand at the opening of school , as
he moderator says he turned over a box of
jooks , the handling of which required the
services of two men and one boy.
Free of Charge.
Any adult suffering from a cold settled on
the breast , bronchitis , throat or lung troubles
of any nature , who will call at A. McMillen's ,
will be presented with a sample bottle of
Boschee's German Syrup , free of charge.
Only one bottle given to one person.and none
to children without order from parents. No
throat or lung remedy ever had such a sale as
Boschee's German Syrup in all parts of the
civilized world. Twenty years ago millions
of bottles were given away.and your druggists
will tell you its success was marvelous. It is
really the only throat and lung remedy gener
ally endorsed by physicians. One 75 cent
bottle will cure or prove its value. Sold by
dealers m all civilized countries.
PROSPECT PARK.
W. A. Holbrook was able to ride to town ,
Tuesday. 1
Cora Barnes entertained a number of her
Mends at her home , one day last week.
Rev. J.V. . Walker of McCook will preach
in the Fitch school-house , next Sunday , Sep
tember 23d.
Mrs. E. F. Gallagher and daughter Eva are
visiting friends here , this week , on their way
to their eld home in Iowa.
At a dance in this neighborhood , recently ,
beer flowed freely ; not a creditable fact to the
neighborhood , nor to the participants.
Editor's Awful Plight.
F. M. Higgins , Editor Seneca ( III. , ) News ,
was afflicted for years with piles that no doc
tor or remedy helped until he tried Bucklen's
Arnica Salve , the best in the world. He
ivrites , two boxes wholly cured him. Infal
lible for Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 2 c.
Sold by McConnell & Berry , druggists.
COLEMAN.
M. Gose marketed hogs , Tuesday.
Rhoda Phillips of Iowa is visiting the fam
ily of J. W. Corner.
II. H. Bixler was on the McCook market ,
Ihursday , with hogs.
James Ryan , who has been east at work , re
turned home , last Saturday.
Viola Corner , who has been teaching in
owa for a number of years , returned home on
, Tuesday.
Thursday , Robert Traphagen sold a load of
wheat in McCook. Mike Coyle sold a load
Df hogs on the same day.
Thomas Real , who has been working near
Grafton since early in August , returned home
an Monday of this week , and is making hay.
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A good looking
horse and poor look'tft s
ing harness Is the =
worst kind of a com
bination.
Harness Oil
not only makes the harness nnilthe If
better , but makes ths
horse look ifc * * * - " * * * - * - - -
leather soft and pliable , puts I tin conI I
ditlon to last twice as long' !
as it ordinarily would.
ilzti. Terr" Made STANDARD by A
OIL CO.
Give
Your
Horse a
Chance !
McCOOK SURGICAL HOSPITAL ,
D.W. V. CAGE ,
McCook. - - - Nebraska.
Office and Hospital over First National Hank.
C. H. BOYLE ,
ATTORNEY AT
McCook , Nebraska.
Telephone 44. P. O. Building
INDIANOLA.
W. L. Brown of McCook was a visitor , Sun
day.
J. R. Neel made a short visit to the west
end town , Tuesday.
Commissioner Crabtree attended a board
meeting , Tuesday , in the county seat.
Miss Welborn was in McCook , Saturday ,
on business of the county superintcndency.
Mayor William McCallumand John Broom-
field gazed upon the big red stand-pipe , Mon
day.
John McCIung and Chris Vandenburg spent
Saturday and Sunday in the county's metrop
olis.
When it comes to making the "amende
honorable , " Samuel Randolph can do the
thing up in fine shape.
Miss Jennie McCIung witnessed the Stokes-
Wpod wedding in McCook , Wednesday night ,
being a close friend of the bride.
To Cure a Cold In a Day.
Take Laxative Broino Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. i , . W. Grove's signature on every box.
pSc. 4-1.
People \vho burn the Lamp of Reason need
Rocky Mountain Tea. Greatest reason pro
ducer known. 35c. Ask your druggist.
'BANKSVILLE.
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Joe Dodge was in this vicinity collecting
for threshing , Wednesday.
Abram Peters and part of the family have
gone to Missouri on a visit.
August Wesch had a load of fat hogs on
the McCook market , Monday.
Will Sigwing passed through here with his
threshing outfit , Tuesday eve , en route to An
drew Anderson's.
George Cooper put in a couple of days
hunting his cows , which broke out of his pas
ture , first of the week.
G. M. Reed's attorney from Lincoln was in
this neighborhood , last" week , looking up evi
dence for the Reed vs. Lawther law suit.
George Rowland has been hauling corn to
Mr. Decker , near Traer , Kansas. George is
probably the only person who has a surplus
in this township.
The Republicans held their caucus at the
school-house , Saturday evening. II. I. Peter
son , W. H. Benjamin , C. F. Elliot and J. II.
Relph were chosen as delegates to the county
convention.
White's Cream Vermifuge s essentially the
child's tonic. It improves the digestion and
assimilation of food , strengthening the nerv
ous system and restoring them to health ,
vigor and elasticity of spirits natural to child
hood. Price 25 cts. A. McMillen.
A New York prophet predicted the Texas
horror , but neglected to mention it until after
the calamity.
If you are troubled with odorous breath ,
heart-burn , flatulency , headache , acidity ,
pains after eating , loss of appetite , persistent
melancholy , or low spirits , you need a tonic.
A few doses of Herbine will give you the re
cuperative force to remove these disorders.
Price 50 cts. A. McMillen.
Prof. Starr says we will all be Indians some
day. That will be tough on the clothing
stores.
Take life as it comes , and make the most of
circumstances , but for a bad cough or cold
take Ballard's Horehound Svrup , the best
known remedy for quick relief and sure cure.
Price 25 and 50 cts. A. McMillen.
Poisonous toadstools resembling mushrooms
have caused frequent deaths , this year. Be
sure to use only the genuine. Observe the
same care when you ask for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. There are poisonous counter
feits. DeWitt's is the only original Witch
Hazel Salve. It is a safe and certain cure for
piles and all skin diseases. McConnell &
Berry.
A swarm of heathenish Republican bum
blebees broke up a Democratic convention at
Evansville , Ind. , the other day.
The emergency bags sent by a church soci
ety to Kansas soldiers in the Philippines con
tained among the necessities a box of De-
Witt's Witch Hazel Salve , the well known
cure for piles , injuries and skin diseases. The
ladies took care to obtain the original De-
Witt's Witch Hazel Salve , knowing that all
the counterfeits are worthless. McConnell &
Berry.
II. P. SUTTON
JEWELER
MUSICAL GOODS
McCOOK , - NEBRASKA
1 > K. FICKES
Gold and Aluminum Plates.
-Crown and Bridge Work
Office over McConnell & Berry's Drug Store
JOHN E. KELLEY ,
ATTORNEY AT LAW and
BONDED ABSTRACTER
McCooK , NEBRASKA.
E * Agent of Lincoln Land Co. Office- -
Rear of First National bank.
J. B. BALLARD.
© DENTIST. ©
All dental work done at our office is guar
anteed to be first-class. We do all kinds of
Crown , Bridge and Plate Work. Dr. I. B.
Taylor , assistant.
McCook Transfer Line
J. H. DWYER , Proprietor.
JSinSpecial attention paid to
hauling furniture. Leave orders
at either lumber yard.
Iron. Lead and Sewer Pipe , Brass
Goods , Pumps , an Boiler Trimmings ,
Agent for Halliday , Waupun. Ecbpse
Windrpills. Basement of the Meeker-
Phillips Building.
spepsia Cure -
Digests what you eat.
It artificially digests the food and aids
Nature in strengthening and recon
structing the exhausted digestive or
gans. It is the latest discovered digest-
ant and tonic. No other preparation
can approach it in efficiency. It instantly - - "
stantly relieves and permanently cures - '
Dyspepsia , Indigestion , Heartburn , ' "
Sick Headache , Gastralgia.Crampsand
all other results ol imperfect digestion.
Price 50c. and $1. Large size contains 2 Ktlmea
amall size. Book all about dyspepsia malledlree
PreDared by E. C. DeWITT & CO Cblcaao. '
McConnell & Berry , Druggists.