The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, May 16, 1902, Image 1
t 0 Mt TWENTY FIRST YEAR In Memory of Judge Bishop An adjourned session of tho February term of district court in and for Red willow county was held in the court room of tho court house in our city Monday evening May 10th to enable tho bar of Redwillow county of which deceased was tin first member to do honor to the memory of the lato county judge Georgo S Bishop Tudgo Norris presided and the regular ollicers of tho court were in attendance Reporter Eisonhart Clerk Boatman Sheriff Crab tree and County Attorney Starr Bo sides tho bar of the county was well rep resented in addition to two or three visiting attorneys from tho bars of ad joining connties At tho appointed hour Sheriff Crab treo called tho court to order and tho committee Messrs W S Morlan II W Keyes and C II Boyle appointed by tho court at the February term to draft resolutions in memory of tho lato County Judgo Bishop a member of the Redwillow county bar offered tho fol lowing report REPORT OF COMMITTEE May it please the court Tho commit tee mindful of its sad duty in preparing suitable resolutions to the memory of tho Honorable George S Bishop and recog nizing his intimate connection with this court especially at its organization feel that the following should be made of record Georgo S Bishop was born in Cuba Now York in the year 1S50 his earlier years being spent in tho states of New York Illinois and Iowa graduating from tho University of the Stato of Iowa at Iowa City from which institution tho degree of bachelor of laws was conferred upon him Juno 25th 1S75 Soon after his graduation ho became a resident of Harvard this state where ho engaged in the practice of his profession and later removed to this county and was an Active participant in its organization The first action of this court upon its organization after the empaneling of a grand jury was the admission of Mr Bishop to practice in the court as an attorney and counsellor as appears from Journal one at page two of the records of the court entered therein April 28th 1S7G In the district court of Red Willow county in the state of Nebraska In he matter of the admission of George S Bishop as an attorney and counsellor at law present Hon William Gaslin Jr judge on motion of Hon CJ Dilworth supported by certificate of admission to George S Bishop to practice as an at torney and counsellor at law in tho upremp court of the state of Iowa be ing a man of good moral character it is ordered by this court that he be ad mitted to practice as an attorney and counsellor of this court His name appears as counsel for one of the litigants in the first cause dock eted in this court and upon the election of county oflicers for the newly organ ized county he became deputy county clerk and clerk of this court An exam ination of the records of the county court further discloses that his name appears as counsel in the first cause recorded in tho county court At tho general November 1S97 elec tion he was elected county judge of this county to which office he was twice re elected and occupied the office from January G 1S93 until his decease De cember 9 1901 In addition to the foregoing and in further expression of the honor respect and esteem in which Mr Bishop was held by the members of the bar of this court not only as a fellow member of the bar an officer of the court and as presiding judge of the county court be fore which we have practiced but as a friend associate and citizen wo respect fully submit the following resolutions Resolved That the court and bar of this county have lost much in the death of the Honorable George S Bishop Resolved That Redwillow county has lost one of its first and best known set tlers who was known not only as a lawyer and a judge but was best known V to those who came in daily contact with him for his kindness and consideration of the rights aud feelings of others Resolved That not only as brothers in his profession but as citizens of this county we feel that in his death we have lost one who by example made the profession more honorable and men more kind and considerate in the strifes and contests common to our profession W S Morlan Harlow W Keyes Committee C H Boyle After the reading of the report remarks were made by several members of the bar present W S Morlan paid a trib ute to the uniform kindliness and con sideration for the feelings of others which characterized the life of tho de ceased lie desired no nobler monument W R Starr recalled tho large import ance fOf the profession the absolute demand for honorable and righteous men and thought tho virtues of the deceased might well be emulated C E Eldred successor to the deceased county judge paid the highest possible tribute when he stated that the departed judge left the affairs of the office as complete the day ho suddenly died as though it were his last day in the office J S LeHew admired the deceaseds fidelity to conviction and principle He said that Judge Bishop was a partisan but a partisan for the right and in the defense of the weak or oppressed J L Whito of the bar of Frontier county also de livered a brief speech of well chosen words and tender sentimentsafter which tho report of the committee was ap proved by tho court and the clerk was ordered to spread the same on the rec ords and furnish a copy to the family of the deceased under seal of the district court The remarks of Judgo Norris in making tho order were timely and fitting and concluded a touching session The members of the family of tho deceased sat within the bar while a few y friends had seats in tho court room proper adding their silent tribute We are the Sun Bonnet people 25 colors and kinds at 25c each The Thompson Dry Goods Co MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE Dr F S Letson was in Alma over Sunday A W Berry was Sunday pilgrim to Hastings Miss Eva Lewis entertained tho Awl Os Tuesday evoning J W Parks took No 12 this morn ing for Bushnell Illinois Mrs W B Miller of Chicago is vis iting her sister Mrs J W Hupp Mrs W V Gage and Master Jack aro visiting in Alliance this week Mrs H A Bealk returned home first of tho week from a ten days visit Mrs James Hatfield has been called over to Kansas by tho illness of a sister Mrs Frank Kendlen has been a Lincoln visitor since early in tho week Rev L J Harrington of Orleans was a city visitor Saturday and Sunday evenings Mrs George LeHew returned homo closo of last week from her visit to Carson Iowa Mrs J C Barher arrived home Tuesday night from a visit to her par ents in Lincoln J L White master in chancery was over from Curtis Saturday on bank ruptcy business Dr J B Fickes and assistant Robert Gunn returned from their dental circuit Tuesday evening Mrs II C Clapp departed on 6 last night for Allegan Michigan to see her mother who is quite ill Mrs A P Thomson went up to Boulder Colorado last Friday night on 3 returning home on G Saturday night F II Spearman went up to Denver on 1 Tuesday on a shortl trip and may stop hero briefly on his way back to Chicago Herbert Hedges deputy postmaster of Fall City Nebraska arrived in the city on 3 Monday night on a visit to the family here Mrs R W Haggard came up from Lincoln Tuesday night and is visiting her parents Engineer and Mrs Albert Noren this week Misses Mattie and Clara Able of Red Cloud are visiting Rev and Mrs F W Dean this week arriving in the city Tuesday night on 3 Mrs Mary Battershall departed on Monday for Illinois on a visit of a few months stopping over a day or two in Lincoln en route to visit relatives and friends Mr and Mrs J W Parks and tho latters nurse Miss Ora McElvain ar rived from Bushnell Illinois close of last week and are guests of Claim Agent and Mrs Emerson Hanson Mrs F S Harris came up from Lin coln Monday night on her way to Alamosa Colorado whither she pro ceeded on 1 Tuesday Her daughter Aimee remains with her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Menard for the present The Tribune was incorrect in one detail of the marriage notice of William A Gold and Ellen N Miller last week The ceremony was performed in Benkel man by County Judge Israel and not in Akron as stated In this connection we might add that the family is now occupying one of Mrs Golds residence over on East Douglass at corner of Monroe Mesdames W S Morlan Vina Wood H P Sutton and Walter Stokes enter tained High fivo club No 1 last Friday evening at the home of the former Mrs C F Babcock and Mr W R Starr won the first prizes and Mrs H P Sutton and Mr F G Westland the boobies Refreshments were served This meeting concluded the winters series most auspiciously The Coming Fence Representatives of the Farmers Nur sery Co of Phonton Ohio aro stopping at the Commercial hotel and are going to introduce to the people of this county a now fence called the Russian Wild Olive which they claim -will turn all kinds of stock is the most durable cheapest and best fence in use Why they claim it the best is because it is the cheapest and best fence made Winds do not blow them down Floods do not wash them away Stock cannot rub it down It is the most durable It does not decay No materials are needed in repairs It lasts generations It takes up but little room and crops may be cultivated and raised close to it It is the most ornamental fence made Stock cannot be injured by coming in contact with it These gentlemen will canvas the county and will more fully explain its value as the coming fence for the farm or lawn Were Married in Trenton Wednesday J Fred Irwin of our city and Ida Gro vert of Trenton were united in marriage at the home of the bride near that place Wednesday evening of this week Fred is an efficient blacksmith in the com panys service here and his bride is well known to many here where she has lived at different times in the past few years They Will arrive in the city tomorrow and will go to keeping house in the Ya ger dwelling on North McFarland now the property of the groom Here are The Tribunes congratulations and well wishes Reminds Us of 1891 The continued heavy rains this week following tho inch and three quarters of last week bunday and Monday remind us of 1S91 Tuesday morning the down pour was 111 inches On Wednesday morning 15 of an inch more followed Thursday morning added 112 inches and this morning 20 of an inch more making a total of five inches of rain in ten days It is needless to state that crop conditions in this section of Ne braska are simply superb Very handsome Dressing Sacques of Lawns Dimities Batistes etc at 75c S100 123 and 150 The Thompson Dry Goods Co For the Heated Season The following merchants of tho city have agreed to close their rospectivo places of business at eight oclock dur ing tho months of June July and August oxcepton pay days and three fol lowing days and on Saturday evenings u j JJeUroit uo FJ Morgan C A Loach F S Vnhue S W Lowman Hadell Mercautilo Co J II Ludwick Mrs E E Saddler Mrs M M Delhunty W T Coleman H P Waito Polk Brothers II P Sutton D C Marsh James McAdums J II Grannis Paul Anton The Thompson D G Co F M Colson J G Stokes M E Knipplo J A Wilcox Son E B Odoll It is hoped in this connection that tho purchasing public will make it possible for all to observe this agreement Bus iness men and clerks are enticled to con sideration during tho heated term of tho summer aud a little forethought on the part of the people will make this early closing movement successful and easy Doings In Municipal Matters The city council held a session Mon day evening with full board present A motion prevailed to purchase 350 feet of linen jacket hose Report of city treasurer to May 1st was filed and re ferred to finance committee Petition for library was placed on file for further consideration On motion C B Rowell was employed for one month more or less to assist in the work in the city park at the rate of 830 per month In struction was given to secure seed for seeding park The mayor appointed C H Meeker W C Mills and G W Nor ris as park committee with power to expend money only on authority of city council Bills of R M Osborn and CJ Ryan were allowed Ordinance No 107 was passed under suspended rules Commencement Week Calendar Sunday evening May 25th Baccalaur eate Sermon to the graduating class by Rev Frank W Dean in the Congrega tional church Thursday evening May 29th Class Day Exercises in the Menard opera house Saturday evening May 31st Com mencement in the Menard opera house Address by Ed Amherst Ott head of Department of Elocution Drake univer sity Des Moines Iowa Monday night June 2nd Alumni Re ception and Banquet in honor of gradu ating class in high school building Details next week Worlds Musical Association B J Sharkey is local agent for the Worlds Musical Association and will be happy to call on lovers of music during the coming week and explain its very desirable features The membership fee is 175 for five years which secures for members a wide choice of the finest vocal and instrumental music at the nominal price of 11 cents postpaid Be sides a large portfolio of excellent and popular music is given each member free It alono is worth tho membership fee Think of it Music at 11 cents a copy Got the Water Cure The police had four tramp boys in the cooler Tuesday night which they re gard as the toughest gang of youngsters that has ever come this way They celebrated their captivity by smashing up things generally in the cooler The heavy rain Tuesday morning let a few inches of water into the cooler and the young rascals were incidentally given a touch of the water cure which damp ened their youthful ardor somewhat They are promising preps for the pen The Tribune Is of Age With this issue The Tribune enters upon the twenty first year of its modest career For nineteen years the paper has been published and edited by its present owner with varying fortunes the common heritage of this country not always realizing the publishers ambitions nor yet utterly casting him down The growth of the flower of per manence is slow but its bloom is ever alluring Drew a Crowded House The Passion Play at the Methodist church Monday evening filled the church to it capacity netting the Ep worth League a neat sum and furnish ing an enjoyable entertainment for many The oscillations or vibrations of the biograph were of a rather unpleasant nature especially to nervous people Miss Scott assisted in a vocal way on different numbers of the program Valuable Book Free Campbells Soil Culture manual 112 pages with many illustrations Tells how moisture is stored evaporation checked and yields increased Mailed free to any address by J Francis general passenger agent Burlington Route Omaha Neb on receipt of a 2 cent stamp Will Organize Vocal Club Miss Man J Scott will organize a vocal club Friday evening June 6th at 8 oclock in the Methodist church All interested in voice culture are urged to come Baled Prairie Hay for Sale I have for sale a quantity of baled prairie hay Leave orders at the Barnett or Bullard lumber yards Harry Barbazett 10 yds fine stout Muslin for 39c Thompson D G Co The Are you going to paint your house barn or fence Let us quote you prices on the best paint on earth McConnell Berry At the right price you can always get the choicest things the season affords at D C Marshs meat market At the old stand all the time If you once wear an Ideal shirt waist you will look for them always Their finish their fit their exquisite designs their reasonableness in price make them the favorite For sale only by The Thompson D G Co 50c to 2 RAILROAD NEWS ITEMS Machinist Jack Green has gone to Loveland Colorado John M Billings here from Pittsburg Kansas visiting the family Operator H D Stewart visited the home folk at Alma Sunday Agent Georgo W Scott of Madrid has been tranforred to Maywood xt Kapkes suits for 20 up Experi enced tailor Fits guaranteed Roy Kleven arrived homo from Excel sior Springs Mo Wednesday night Operator L R Kleven is trying tho virtues of Excelsior Springs Missouri Way car No 91 will shortly go into tho carpenter shop for an overhauling Conductor T E McCarl went west this morning in charge of tho pay car special C L Olmstead and F E Kidder of tho Oxford yard are both off on account of sickness this week Why not leave your order for suits with a practical tailor Suits for 15 and upwards at Kapkes Dispatcher and Mrs L E Cann re turned Wednesday night from their visits in Orleans and Danbury Brakeman A P Ely returned to the city Wednesday after spending a few weeks in Red Cloud with his wife Brakeman F F Neubauer went over to Beaver City yesterday morning on 2 on account of sickness in tho family No 318 of the Red Cloud run is in the round houso for some repairs and the No 284 is on that run for tho present Tho driving wheels of No SG and -JO are back from Plattsmouth where they were recently taken to receive now axles Trainmaster J F Kenyon arrived home Tuesday night on 11 from his trip to Morecroft Wyomingon business Ed Euo was struck in the stomach yesterday by a baseball and severely injured He is employed on tho rip track Conductor and Mrs J E Beyrer came down from Denver last night and are guests of Conductor and Mrs V 11 Solliday F C Scarborough has been in Red Cloud part of the week relieving A P Ely in the yard there Mrs Scarborough accompanied him William Fane departed on Saturday morning for Sheridan Wyoming after a visit of a week or two hero with his sis ter Mrs C M Bailey Engines 33 and 39 passenger mills just out of the back shop are being broken in on freight this week The electric headlight has been removed from the 59 iMack Hughes force has been all shot to pieces part of the week Barney Buss Con Kildow and Warren Traver are among those who have been laving off P A Perry of the Red Cloud yard has resigned and J F Utter has the position of yardmaster there Mr Perry and eldest daughter visited at headquarters this week Machinist John Schmidt resigned from the service close of last week and on Sunday night left for Loveland Colo rado where ho has secured a job The family will remain here where he still retains his property interests The stock rush is on from the south west and during its continuance freight crews from the Western division will run such trains from Denver to McCook Conductor A G Bump and crew went up to Denver for that purpose ednes day Fred L Palmer has moved into the C M Bailey residence over on tho east side and Traveling Engineer CA Dixon and family have moved into the suite of rooms vacated by them in the Workman building Frank S Vahue and wife are occupying the suite of rooms vacated by the Dixons Failure of No 1 to take switch at Greenwood Tuesday morning caused a wreck in which passenger trains Nos 1 and 6 were involved No one was seri ously or even severely injured among passengers or trainmen on either train No 6 was standing still and No 1 mov ing slowly Q engine 151G Engineer Aylwin was damaged about 350 but Burlington engine 311 George H Moore of Lincoln engineer was able to proceed with her train No 1 was about two hours late in arriving here Bennett has them 1303 If you get it at Marshs market its a good article Beautiful line of Lace Curtains just received at The Thompson D G Co Always reliable always dependable what you buy at Marshs meat market The children cry for them those 16c pnd 35c fancy parasols at the Thompson Dry Goods Co Its up to you whether you see the newest things in wall paper or not If you buy before seeing our line youll re gret it McConnell it Berry v One of the Droll boys killed eleven young coyotes yesterday digging two iitters of different ages out of the same hole They netted him 11 at the county clerks office A little stock food a spring tonic for your horses cattle hogs and chickens costs but a few cents will be worth dollars to you Try it McConnell Berry Ladies Gauze Union Suits 35c to 50c Ladies Gauze Knee Pants 25c to 50c Childrens Gauze Knee Pants two pair for 35c Boys Gauze Drawers 25c The Thompson Dry Goods Co Cards are out announcing theapproach ingwedding of Mr Wayne E heimer of Kearney and Miss Adah R Chambers of Juniata which event will happen on Wednesday May 23th at tho homo of the bride They will bo at home in Kearney after June 17th irr McCOOK RED WILLOW COUNTY NEBRASKA FRIDAY EVENING MAY 16 1902 For Sale Good windmill pump and tank In quire of F Traver at tho J M Hender son property Did You Ever Buy cabbage and tomato plants for 15c per hundred go to M L Kishel three blocks north of brick school house Special Purse Sale Purses worth 25c to 50c now 19c Purses worth 50c to 1 now 39c C L DeGrokfA Co Hammocks Did you say Wo have more than all the other dealers put together and wo set the pace in prices McConnell it Berry Experimental Well Comes High An oil and gas ovport was down from Denver first of the week and examined the well at the water works pumping station The Tkiulnk understands that his report is encouraging but the num ber of thousand dollars required to sink an experimental well to the necessary depth is rather discouraging Wall Paper and Paints A McMillen wishes you to call and examine his large assortment of wall paper latest colorings and combina tions Prices from 3c nor roll nn uur remnants are out to price Wo have a large line of mixed paints and stains Would call your attention to our special enamel for inside decora tions A McMi LIEN CITYCHURClTAmdUNCeiENTsT Catholic Order of services Mass 8 a m Mass and sermon 1030 a in Sunday school 230 n in Rverv Sun- dav o biglit as I J Lol hian Pastor CooREfiATiON l 10 Preaching 11 subject Blessing Christian Endeavor 7 Preaching S subject -The Ascension Praver meoting Wednesday evening at S All are welcome Frank W Dean Pastor Methodist Sunday school 10 a m Preaching 11 a in by the pastor Jun ior League 330 Epworth League 7 Preaching 8 by Presiding Elder W K Hardaway Sacrament of Lords Sup per at cloe of Sermon Prayer meeting Wednesday evening L M Guicsisy Pastor Baptist Sunday school 915 a m Preaching 11 a in and 8 p in Young Peoples meeting 7 instead of 715 as heretofore Prayer mooting Wednesday evening at 8 There will be bapismal services Sunday evening Tho Young People will give a social Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Bavles one block north of church All are invited Episcopal Services at St Albaus Episcopal church Sunday 11 a m and 8 p m Mr Barnes lay reader will officiate as Rev Hardman leaves Satur day for Stratton where he will give first communion to class recently confirmed and also preach a sermon at H a m At 8 p m he delivers the Baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class Stratton High school The Congregational Sunday school is preparing to observe Childrens Day June 8th by rendering a carol service Mrs Albert McMillen and Mrs F W Dean will entertain the Dorcas Kensing ton at the home of Mrs McMillen Thursday afternoon ATnv o Rev F W Dean has been invited to preach the sermon before the graduat ing class of the High school The ser vices will be at the Congregational church the evening of May 25th Rev A G Axtell lato of Stockvilio and Eustis but just called to the pastor ate of the Congregational church in Trenton was in the city Monday leav ing for Trenton on No 5 that evening Rev L M Grigsbv of the Methodist church went down to Oxford Tuesday morning delivering the opening sermon before the J 1 oldrege Ministerial associa tion Tuesday evening May 27th 29th he will be in Elwood in attendance upon the Epworth League convention of the North Platte district Narrow Escape From Drowning Mrs Abram Meyers had a narrow es cape from drowning Tuesday morning in an abandoned and partly-filled-up well on the lot north of the Jacob Lcn hart residence over on Lower McFarland street Thursday morning The contin ued heavy rains had softened the earth which gave way as she walked over the place while in the yard hanging up clothes O D Keith was called imme diately to Mrs Meyers assistance by the cries of her little child who witnessed the disappearance Mr Keith was able to hold her head above the mud and water until Nicholas Plousard arrived when they drew her out of her danger ous predicament but fciightly injured Sugar beet hoes at W T Colemans Best quality 5c muslin for lc bv the bolt at The Thompson D G Co For Rent A number of rooms over the meat market Inquire of D C Marsh in the market W T Coleman has the latest proved ice cream freezers They freeze in one third the time that im will the old style will Mens Extra-Elastic-Top Sox in Black at The Thompson Dry Goods Co No sticking point no pulling the top off Once used always used A few remnants of last years stock of wall paper enough for one room will be closed out regardless of price McConnell Berry F C Gauze Corsets are warranted to give good satisfaction Money back after four weeks actual wear if dissatisfied 35c to 100 Sold only by The Thomp son Dry Goods Co rjrT 1 r - Sg MINOR ITEMS 1303 at Bennetts OF NEWS Try a 1303 at Bennetts TJui NUMBER l New hereon doors at Bullards Dr Seymour coming June 11th Buy a 1303 Bennett sells them Its a winner 1503 at Bennetts Latest styles screen doors at Bullardn Perfumes and toilot soaps at Cones Dr Seymour hero Wednesday Juno 11th Call at Bullards and see those fancj screen doors Evervthin meat market g seasonable at Marshs See those picnic T Colemans lunch baskots at W For slimmer dress goods go to C DeGroir it Co L T N Briggs painting and papor hang ing Phono 251 A few Hides Almanacs for 1902 for sale at this office Audrey The latest McConnell it Berrvs popular book at K J Mitchell auctioneer Phon office 1 residence 95 ham mocks at Cones assortment and lowest prices W T Coleman has water coolers suit able for store and house use j Buy A lino Bullard will get you odd sizo window and door screens on short notice Wanted Girl to do house work at J 11 Ludwii ks furniture htoro Call Drs Seymour it Williams will be hero at the Commercial hotel Juno lltli Our screens keep out the flies Bcllard it Co Dr Seymour eyo and ear specialist will bo at the Commercial hotel Juno 11 For Sale- A dwelling house on Mc Farland street Inquire of C A Ward Dr Seymour extends a special invita tion to all his patients to call on him June 11th Paper hanging for 20c a bolt I N ttrikK s P a into r and paper hanger Phone 251 Monday nights shower at this place was duplicated about 113 in much more generous proportions Do you want something nice wedding or graduating present Coleman has the latest for a W T Dr Seymour eye and ear specialist will be here on Wednesday June 11th One day only Consultation free All kinds of garden and grass seeds for sale All seeds fresh and in bulk C J Ryan Manager We have all kinds of window and door screens at prices to suit BCLLARD it CO e are glad to snow our screen doors and are sure we can suit you Bcllard Co Furniture polish varnish stains and enamel everything for brightening up the home McConnell it Bmry Does your lawn mower get dull Call at W T Colemans and got some Emery paste prepared especially for sharpen ing it You should not buy wall paper until you lock at tho stock at Cones drug store Latest patterns and colorings lowest prices Ladies Dress Skirts to measure 50 ready to wear To measure at same price 250 and up The Thompson Dry Goods Co When you are houe cloaning remem ber that we carry the best paints var nishes and furniture polish McConnell it Berry Remember that Wednesday June 11th is the day that Dr Seymour will be hero and you must prepare to call early if you wish to see him as his time will be fully accupied We have the beautiful new embroid ery appliques lace appliques lace over draperies for skirts silk grenadines wash ribbons lace gloves silk mitts and gloves feather and silk fans newest belts and combs and sash pins The Thompson D G Co Tuesday of nett week a picked nine of base ball players of McCook will occupy the Athletic park diamond with a club from Trenton There will be some good ball material in each of the nines and an interesting game may be expected It is worth considerable to be able to feel that you can depend upon the quality cf meats you order at the meat market A child can get as good meats at Marshs market as a grown person and a phone order gets the best every time We guarantee to show you moro wall paper newer wall paper prettier wall paperthan you haveever seen in McCook Remember that artistic colorings cost more than gaudy You wili rpgret it if you buy before seeing our line McConnell Berry Those needing glasses or having eye and ear troubles should not fail to see Dr Seymour when he is here at the Commercial hotel on Wednesday June 11th nis many patients and friends in this city who speak in the highest terms of his work is sufficient guarantee of hi3 ability to do all he undertakes T v aV