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About The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 1900)
o V NINETEENTH YEAR McCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY EVENING , DECEMBER 7 , 19OO NUMBER 3O Their Holiday Announcement. Messers. McConnell & Berry are out with a handsome two-color holiday an nouncement , which sets forth in an ar tistic and attractive style the numerous and handsome gifts they have on dis play for the holiday-shoppers. This firm has always heen in the forefront in the matter of Christmas and New Year presents , and this year they have ex celled themselves. No finer , larger , better selected , more reasonable-priced goods can be found in this section of Nebraska than they are now exhibiting for careful and intelligent buyers , who know a good thing when they see it. Indeed , they have gifts for every taste , and to fit every pocket-book. In Japanese and Chinese Novelties - . / they have a complete .and beautiful dis play. Vases , Fans , Images , Incense and Rose Bowls , Lacquered Ware , Od dities and Curios In Candelabra they have the largest and best line of Candles and Candle sticks ever shown in McCook. Pictures and Frames This is a new line and in response to many requests. You can't help being pleased with it. Books They have the new and popu lar ones ; Standard , Toy and Juvenile publications galoie some of them at astonishingly low prices. In Bibles they have souie great surprises. Family and Teachers' editions at half former prices. Candies This is also a new line ; and it is fresh and complete ; with Gunther's Famous Chocolates and Bon Bens , and Gunther's and Plow's Candies in dainty packages. But to get an adequate idea you must respond to their invitation and call and inspect their lines. The Last of the Family. After an illness of five weeks with typhoid fever followed by pneumonia , Brakeuian Frank J. Theme passed into the future estate at an early hour , Mon day morning , at his home in West Mc Cook. His sister , Miss Eva , from Indiana , was with him during most of his illness and at death. The funeral services were conducted in the Congre gational church , Tuesday afternoon at 7 three o'clock , by Rev. W. J. Turner , burial following in Riverview cemetery. A few months short of 27 years ago the deceased was born near LeRoy , Benton count } * , Indiana. He , invalid wife and baby came to McCook in 1898. A little more than a year ago the wife passed to her reward , being followed in a few days by the delicate child. Two or three children died in infancy in Indiana. At the age of 19 years , deceased was married to a sister of Conductor C. E. Pope of our city. The aged parents back in Indiana , the sister and friends have tender sympathy in the untimely death of this robust young man. The relatives and friends are all most grateful for assistance and kindnesses extended. Ladles' Circle Oftlcers. The members of the Ladies' circle , G. A. R. , held their regular election of offi cers , last Saturday , as follows : Presi dent , Mrs. A. G. Dole ; ist vice-president , Mrs. J. S. LeHew ; 2nd vice-president , Mrs. L. C. Doll ; chaplain , Mrs. V. Franklin ; secretary , Mrs. W. G. Dutton ; treasurer , Mrs. M. A. Northrup ; con ductress , Mrs. Henry Walker ; guard , Mrs. William Huber ; organist , Mrs. F. ' M. Kimmell. 'V Mrs. J. R. Penny became a new mem ber at this meeting. It is a pleasure to note that the circle > is in very satisfactory condition , financi ally and otherwise. ? Is This Bullard's ? * What have you in soft coal ? also in hard coal ? Canon Lump , per ton , $7.50. Seuii-Bituniiuous , per ton , $7.50. Maitland Lump , per ton , $6.50. Maitland Nut , per ton , $6.50. 5 Sheridan Lump , per ton , $6.50. Sheridan Pea Nut , per ton , $4.75. Mitchell Lump , per ton , $6 50. All right ; thank you. Secure your Bed Comforts from The Thompson Dry Goods Co. , makers to the queen. Six feet by 7 fee't , 14 yards of cloth , 6 big cotton batts that are batts , well tied and hemmed , for $1.65 to $2.50. Largest line of blankets , white quilts , ready-made sheets and pillow cases etc. Wall Paper Remnants , from sc to per roll. Special low prices on all paper. You can save money by buying early. A. McMlLLEN. - Black Velvet Belts with gilt buckles the latest. The Thompson Dry Goods Co. _ Gunther's and Plow's fine candies. McCoNNELi. & BERRY. Ferris Corset Waists. The Thompson it ; Dry Goods Co. 01 MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE. Miss IDA McCARL went in to Omaha , today , on a visit. ENGINKKR AND MRS. S. V. IVHS are in the city , today. Miss MINNIK SMITH is visiting Mrs. E. F. Caffrey in Oxford. Miss BKRTHA TOWNSEND was an east-bound passenger on 12 , Tuesday morning. MRS A. J. BKKCIIBR is here from Seattle , Wash. , arriving about a week or ten days ago. SUP'T OK SCHOOLS THOMAS spent the Thanksgiving vacation and over Sunday at home in Harvard. C. J. O'BRIEN wass called back to New York state , first of the week , on account of the serious illness of his father. 'MR. AND MRS. S. J. PHINNEY of Hamburg , Iowa , are in the city , guests of his sister , Mrs. J. G. Stokes , expecting to remain a couple weeks. MRS. NELLIK GUILD , who has been here from Omaha for a few weeks on a visit to her sister , Mrs. A. P. Thomson , returned home on 2 , yesterday morning. MRS. GEORGE CONNOR arrived home , last week , from Falls City , Nebraska , where she was called some time since by the illness of her brother , Arthur Roy , who bid farewell to earthly friends and scenes on the nth of November , tenderly mourned by all who knew him. MRS. W. J. CRAWFORD was called up to Akron , Wednesday on I , by the ser ious illness of a brother. Upon her ar rival home , she found that a brother and sister had already died of diphtheria and had been buried on last Sunday , and that another brother was dying of the same disease. W. E. CAMPBELL arrived from State- line , Mo. , this week , and will succeed L. W. Cox in the local yard of the Barnett - nett Lumber Co. Mr. Cox has taken an interest in the company and will leave about the first of the year , for Scott's Bluffs , where he will manage the L. W. Cox & Co. interest at Scott's Bluffs and Mitchell. Henderson-Brown Wedding. The home of W. A. Brown was the scene of a quiet , happy wedding , Wednes day evening , in the union of his daugh ter Miss Nellie to John M. Henderson , Jr. The ring ceremony was used and performed in the presence of the near relatives and a very few friends of the high contracting parties , Rev. W. J. Turner officiating. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served , Mrs. James Hatfield assist ing. The table decorations were in red and white carnations. After the supper the happy young couple were escorted to their home , which was all ready for their reception , one of the Mrs. Vina Wood cottages. by their guests of the occasion. The bride was handsomely gowned in white organdy trimmed with ruffles of white satin ribbon ; tucked waist and sleeves ; crushed collar and belt of white satin ; skirt trimmed with accordion pleating. The bride's bouquet was of white roses. The young people have both grown to man's and woman's estate in our city , ind are highly esteemed by a wide and loyal circle of admiring friends , all of whom will join THE TRIBUNE in wishIng - Ing them all the good things of the new ife into which they enter so auspiciously. A reasonable number of additional rders for Silk and Satin Skirts to meas- ire can be executed in time for Chri&t- nas if placed promptly. Prices from s 7-5o to $10. All-wool Skirts , $2.50 and u P3r5 pieces of Dress Goods to select TOUI. The Thompson Dry Goods Co. r _ Buy Furs now and present them Christmas. We will keep them out of sight for you until then. Marshall Field : Co.'s bright dressy Furs in Collarettes ) roui $2 to $8.50 ; Scarfs from $1.75 to 14.50 ; Storm Collars$3 to $6 ; Muffsi to [ 6.50 ; at The Thompson Dry Goods Co. j You will find a superb assortment of ilverware , mirrors , and fancy articles in y dditiou to their general line of hard- i-are at S. M. Cochran & Co.'s. Call , ee and be convinced. B He Deserves It. "Through all the passing ages , This truth stands unafraid : B ! The man who advertises sc Is the man who gets the trade. " New Ribbon Belts with gilt trimmings tl -the latest. The Thompson Dry Goods Nazareth Knit Waists for boys and iris ; all sizes. The Thompson Dry roods Co. C If you want a good Shirt you can get at Morgan's by buying the "Eclipse" "Monarch. " [ THE WEEK IN LOCAL SOCIETY. BAND TWO'S MUSICAL. Band No. 2 of the Dorcas society pro incited asuccessful and enjoyable niusica in the Congregational church , las Friday evening , affording real pleasure to quite a company of patrons. The programme as rendered embracer seven numbers.-r-unfortunately but hal the expected entertainment , as follows Piano duet , Mesdames W. B. Mills ant Mabel Stranahan ; vocal solo , Miss Nina Doan ; piano solo , Miss Lucile Lawson vocal solo , Miss Stella Norval ; piano duet , Mesdames W. B. Mills and Mabe Stranahan ; piano solo , Miss Stella Norval. Light refreshments were tastefully served in the church parlor. Articles were offered for sale , am ] withal the venture had quite an item ol profit. The church was prettily decorated in a floral way. ENTERTAINED S.-S. CLASS. Miss Selina Noren entertained her Sunday-school class , last evening , at the Noren home , at a "taffy-pull. " The boys each had the privilege of inviting a young girl friend , and the party present was made up as follows : Emma Perry , Lettie Knipple , Bessie Bos worth , Myra Connor , Susie Walters , Helen Lawson , Lulu Miller , Charlie Kelley , Matthew Thomson , Horace Cole , Lloyd Wood , Dare Kenyon , Clarence Stokes , Bruce Campbell , Robert Burns , Harold Suttou. Rev. W. J. Turner was also a guest. The girls drew ribbons and the boys cards for partners to refreshments. Various games were played and the evening was one of superlative joyousness - ness to the youthful guests. A SURPRISE ON ROBERT. The home of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Knipple was a scene of jollity quite in fectious , Tuesday night , when a large company of girls and boys of Robert's set surprised him. The evening was passed all too swiftly and happily in games and the social ex ercises of buoyant youth. The surprisers had the commissary department well in hand , and the re freshments served were a feature most appealing to the vigorous appetites the young people carried with them on that occasion. IN HER SISTER'S HONOR. Mrs. James A. Ritchie entertained a company of young friends , Wednesday evening , in honor of her sister , Miss Myrtle Meyer. It was a delightful social evening with refreshments as an added feature. THE AWL-OS. Tuesday evening , Miss Selma Noren entertained the young ladies of the Awl- Os club with her well-known cleverness. Refreshments. ] Mrs. C. K. Coleman entertained a I neighborhood club of lady and gentle 1 men friends , last evening , in an inform 1 ally hospitable manner. Menard's Opera-House. The members of St. Patrick's parish open their annual fair in the opera- ' aouse on the evening of December I3th , ind will continue for three nights. E The following ladies , with their assist- I ints , will be in charge of the various I ables : 1t Apron table Mrs. T. F. Euright. t Embroidery and handkerchief table Mrs. Anna Golfer. Children's apparel table Mrs. Frank Kendleu. Refreshment table Mrs. J. H. Ben- lett. Supper served from 6 to 9:30. Contestants for a lady's gold watch Uary Williams and Nellie Knox. For a let of beautiful dishes Mrs. G. W. Hart- nan and Mrs. John Schmidt. Orchestra in attendance each night. Dancing from 9:30 to 11:30. Your attendance is respectfully solic- : ted. REV. J. W. HICKEY. Elegant assortment of Spachtel work ieces , Dresser Scarfs and Mats , Round , ind Square Stand Covers , etc. The "honipson Dry Goods Co. [ Old Santa has placed a full line of : loliday Presents for young and old at Boar's , and at hard times prices. : One dollar and a quarter Teachers' Jibles are a wonder for cheapness. MCCONNELL & BERRY. > Largest line Children's Jackets and aby Cloaks , 750 to $4. The Thotnp- Ci : on Dry Goods Co. Citl Gilt-trimmed Patent Leather belts fl. : ' lie latest. The Thompson Dry Goods n "Show me" a better Hat than the Tiger" sold only by Morgan. J < You can phone your orders to S. M. ochran & Co. for alfalfa hay. Coal hod and shovel for 15 cents at S. . Cochran & . Co.'s. E ) RAILROAD NEWS ITEMS. The Burlington has just recently ordered 102 new ballast cars. Conductor George Bunting and Switch man I. B. West are off , sick. Brakemau A. H. Washburn was an Indianola visitor , Saturday last. Engineer and Mrs. G. A. Noren made a flying visit to Orleans relatives , Tues day. day.C. C. R. Liggett briefly visited his par ents at Riveiton , between runs , thi week. H. J. Gorsuch was up from Oxford , first of the week , between trains , to have his hand dressed. The new brakemen , this week , are : R. A. Byrnes , Tom Carter , J. E. O'Con nor and M. M. Fisk. Conductor W. C. Cox had Conductor T. E. McCarl's car , while the latter was in Denver with the Nebraska Brigade. Dispatcher T. B. Campbell and family spent Thanksgiving with Denver rela tives , returning home on 2 , Sunday morning. Dispatcher W. F. Pate arrived home , Saturday on I , from a visit to Omaha , Fremont and other points in the east ern part of the state. Conductor J. F. Custer has Conductor M. O. McClure's car , while M. O. is lay ing off , visiting with his parents , who are here from the east to visit their sous. The Missouri Pacific railway telegraph operators have unanimously endorsed the proppsition to federate with the conductors , engineers , firemen and other trainmen's organizations. Engineer J. M. Trammell went east on 2 , last Saturday morning , and it is currently reported that he will be trot ting right along with the procession in "double harness" , when he returns. Conductors A. E. Osven and T. E. McCarl , Brakemen A. P. Ely , G. R. Snyder and A. G. Goth and George Scott of the freight-office had short lay offs , mid-week , while the band boys were in Denver playing for the festival. Jim Reynolds , who was assistant oper ator at the depot during the summer , was renewing acquaintances in the Lake City , Tuesday. He was on his way to ake charge of an office on the Black Hills branch of the B. & M. R. R. Curtis Enterprise. Burlington trainmen will banquet of- icials of the company on the occasion of their annual ball , which will be held in Lincoln , January 31. Music for the banquet will be furnished by the Mc i Cook and Plattsniouth B. & . M. bands. i Wednesday's Lincoln Journal. ] S. A. Miller writes from Goodland , Kansas , where he has been employed on the Rock Island , that he has been promoted meted to a passenger run , and that he will make his home at Limon , Colorado , in the future. All his friends here will be glad to learn of his promotion. The city authorities have lain a Colorado rado redstone crossing over Railroad street on the east side of Main avenue , and the railroad company has improved the approaches thereto on both sides by putting down new and wider pavement. Phe public will appreciate the action , as the pavement was none too wide on dark nights , : The regular meeting of shop foremen took place at Havelock , last night. At these meetings the foremen get together and discuss practical questions connected : nected with their work. The result has been an increased interest in the work by foremen , and many new and practical ideas suggested by the men have been idopted by the railroad company. The meetings will continue at regular inter nals during the winter. Tuesday's Lin- oln Journal. : C. E. Magner , agent for the Burlington it Kearney , has resigned his position vith the company to accept a much . setter position with the M. , K. & T. ust what position has been offered him the "Katy" is not stated , but he will nter its employ at once. Magner has jeen at Kearney for nearly four years , oming to that station from McCook. le was recognized as one of the best jusiness-getters in the employ of the Northern division , and he turned much usiness to his company at Kearney , lotwithstanding that there he had to ompete with a trunk line road , while he Burlington enters that city with a iranch line. He resigned by telegraph ti nd asked to be relieved at once. Extra i.gent Worrall was sent to Kearney to elieve Mr. Magner , pending a perman- nt appointment. Wednesday's Lincoln ournal. Ideal Shirt Waists are a boon to romankindstylish ; , perfect-fittingtailor- inished , 750 to $2.25. The Thompson ' ry Goods Co. si Better Than Ever. The fourth annual exhibition by the Republican Valley District Poultry as sociation , which opened in this city , Wednesday , December 5th , and will close tomorrow , is undoubtedly the best yet held by the association ; being char acterized by the presence and competi tion of more birds and more species and better blood than at any previous show of the association , which can therefore take unto itself great credit for the marked improvement most noticeable in the chickens of this vicinity , a con dition largely brought about by the r.n- nual shows , which have drawn together the different fanciers and enabled them to compare their chickens with those of others of the same and of different breeds , and thus making it possible to improve in all breeds. There are about three hundred birds in the competition , representing over twenty different breeds. Of the different breeds , the White Plymouth Rocks are largely in the majority , which may in a considerable measure account for the fact of that breed securing so many of the premiums , a fact which has caused some unfavorable comment , which the White Rock people think is not merited. Besides the large number of White Rocks on exhibition , about thirty were not on exhibition on account of the ap pearance of sickness among them ; and they are among the choicest birds in this part of the state. Among the breeds in competition and exhibition are the following : White Ply mouth Rocks , White Holland Turkeys , Pekin Ducks , Barred Plymouth Rocks , Light Brahmas , Golden Laced Wyan- dottes. Buff Plymouth Rocks , Partridge Cochins , Cornish Indian Games , Black wangshans , Silver Combed Brown Leg horns , S. S. Hauiburgs , R. C. Brown Leghorns , Blue Andalusians a new breed in this section , White Crested Pol ish , Buff Cochins , Bantams , Guineas , etc. Each of these breeds is well rep resented , some of them numerously by fine * birds. In addition to the display of chickens , turkeys , ducks , etc. , the exhibition of Belgian hares is much larger , this year , than ever before , showing this industry in this section to be on the marked in crease , both as to numbers and quality. The Oxford rabbitry , the McCook rab- bitry , L. W. Grigsby , Mrs. William By- field and others have pens on exhibition. "Fashoda Prince" from the Oxford rab bitry is perhaps the choicest animal in the exhibit , and is greatly admired by hare fanciers and judges. There are more exhibitors from out side the county than usual , an encourag ing fact to the association. J. II. Thu- man of Cambridge and A. B. Evans of Heartxvell both have fine pens of Barred Rocks on exhibition. One of the most interesting features of the exhibition is that of the Sure Hatch Incubator Co. of Clay Center , Nebraska , which sent here a "loaded" incubator in which chicks have been hatching out during the show. It has attracted much attention. The company is deserving well on account of its enter : prise. Frank Hitchcock of Denver commenced a menced the work of scoring the fowls , pesterday , and as usual he is giving sat isfaction by his knowledge and fairness in impartially crediting each bird with ill it deserves and charging them ac- ordinglywith all defects and shortcom ings as they appear to an expert judge af chickens. : The exhibition is a great success , and ive hope the association will feel en- ouraged to persist in the good work. We hope to give the scores , next week. ; Notice. After this date , I intend doing a cash Business. If you don't relish paying for services rendered , kindly take your pat ronage elsewhere. Office work must be paid for at the ime services are rendered , and bills for jutside work will be presented on the rst and i th of the month , where account s not paid before. : If you are one of the kind who can't itand being presented with a just state- iient of account , kindly refrain from isking for my services. This is simply a business proposition ind includes every one who wishes to > patronize me in the future. Deserving charity cases will be treated is such , without charge. DR. W. V. GAGE. n McCook , Neb. , Dec. ist , 1900. n Our Stock Foods and Poultry prepara- r < S ions are money-makers for the farmers. u MCCONNELL & . BERRY. c : Heavy Black Beaver Jackets , $4.50 ; ill-wool raw-edge Kersey Jackets , $6. ihe Thompson Dry Goods Co. Men's Tan Colored Mackintoshes with : elvet collars , $1.75. The Thompson Dry Goods Co. You should see McMillen's latest de c igns in lamps. > MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS. For clothing go to DeGroff & Co.'a. The very lutc.st designs in lamps at McMillt-n's. Dr. C. L. Fahneatock has purchased the Rees residence and . Rubens' infants .shirts in all sizes at The Thompson Dry Goods Co. Say , Mister ! Have you seen the loud Sox at Morgan's ? They just arrived. Good size Siixony Yarn Fascinators , 250 ; at the Thompson Dry Goods Co. Horse and cow for sale. MRS. W. M. IKWIN. Gunther's and Plow's fine candies. MCCONNEI.L & BKRRY. Wall-Paper ! Wall-Paper ! The great est bargains ever offered are found at Loar's. , The Straight Front is the newest in corsets. You will find them at DeGroff & Co.'s. _ . _ Mrs. Jennie Carroll has purchased lot 2 , block 2 , West McCook , from James McAdams. There is a difference in meats of all kinds. Church & Marsh sell the good kind that's alK- Have you seen the new "Dtmlap" or "Knox" Hats for this fall ? If not , you can at Morgan's. You don't want to forget the Doll Car nival , next Friday and Saturday after noons and evenings. Martin V. Traver has bought lot 3. block 31 , Second McCook , from L. M. Lindsa } ' and consort. Corn-stalks have been quite fatal in Dundy county , this fall. The reported deaths now number 88. Materials for Sofa Pillows ; nice assort ment of cords and ropes for the same. The Thompson Dry Goods Co. Remember the Doll Carnival for De cember I4th and isth to be given by the ladies of St. Albans' guild. if. Mothers had better look us up for children's fine Suits and Reefers. MORGAN , The Leading Clothier. When looking for presents , don't over look our new line of pictures. MCCONNELL & BERRY. Berry & McConnell are getting read } to show you one of the best lines of Christmas goods you have ever seen any where. The place to buy coal is at Bullard's : and the way to economize in coal is to put on storm sash and doors. They can fix you out all right. The Majestic can go where any range Dii earth can go and it will stay when athers can't. Jt is advertised by its many loving friends. In a thoughtless moment , Wednesday , the Weather Clerk uncorked a little moisture , much to the surprise and de light of the natives. Are you thinking about a holiday urkey ? An order at Church . Marsh's will do the business. Better order early ind get a choice fowl. One of the finest and best arranged rarm houses in Red Willow county will ae that of I. H. Wasson of Driftwood precinct , now nearly completed. December ist , I will give with each purchase , a beautiful wall calender note o exceed one to a family not to chil- Iren. LOAR , THE DRUGGIST. A letter from California speaks of now 'steen feet deep and a temperature ivithin four of zero. And we have been wearing seersuckers and carrying fans ! Books , Bibles , Albums , Toilet Cases , Novelties , Dolls , Toys etc. , cheaper than fou ever bought them before. LOAR , THE DRUGGIST. No more elegant and acceptable Christ- jias gift can be thought of than Furs Buy now and make sure of the right olor , size , price etc. The Thompson Dry Goods Co. S. M. Cochran & Co. have already lold three sewing machines for Christ- nas presents. They have a complete issortment of best makes. There are thers who would enjoy such a splendid ind useful gift. There has been a slight change in firm mine at Everist , Marsh S : Co.'s meat narket , but the old winning ways and eliable goods are unchanged. Church k. Marsh will more than sustain the rep- itation of the market for selling the hoicest of everything in their line. That large table spread with Christ- nas gifts of various attractive and use- ul sorts at S. M. Cochran & Co.'s is ausing many comments from those who lave seen it. When out doing your loliday shopping call and see it ; you an't fail to find something in that dis- lay that you will want.
