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About The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936 | View Entire Issue (May 22, 1908)
i L r h J TWENTY SIXTH YEAR SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENTS To pay for tlio now high school piano will be held next week in THE ASSEMBLE ROOM of tho NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING THURSDAY MAY 28 830 PM Program ns follows by older pupils 1 Overture Full orchestru leader ship of H P Sutton 2 8th grade chorus a Call to Arms b In May Time 3 High School Group a Recitation Mabel Hegenborgor b Piano solo Nina Tomlinson c Vocal solo Ruth Wioho 4 Music Orchestra 0 High School Group a Recitation Vera Fitzgerald b Vocal solo Elsie Camnboll c Recitation Gertrude Morrissoy C Cth grade pupils The Jolly Wait ers 7 Music Orchestra 7th grade pupils Cantata Carn ival of Flowers FRIDAY MAY 29 8 P M Program by jounger pupils 1 May Day Carnival with May pole dance by pupils of Misses Kenagy Whislcr and Waitc 2 Sunbouuet Babies and Overall Boys by pupils of Miss Sweeney 3 Garden play pupils of Miss Slaby and Miss lholnn J Roso drill pupils of Misses Lant and Abel 5 Pantomine Sleeping Beauty pu pils of Misses Hnnnan and Green C A Year of Holidays pupils of Misses McMillen aud Ward Yellow Tickets for Thursday Blue Tickets for Friday All Tickets 2oc each No Reserved Seats High platform Excellent Light Good Seats The Children are selling the tick ets One ticket 23 cents Two tickets 50 cents and so forth PROGRAM DIFFERENT EACH NIGHT LOOKS GOOD AND BETTER The Masonic Temple Opera House Project Is Still Coming On Handsomely OVER 3000 SUBSCRIBED This Week Making the Grand Total Over S2400000 Another Week Will Bring the 2500000 Just lack 2S shares of the 825000 mark No more room for doubt The Masonic temple opera house is a go NAMES SHARES J H Stephens 20 Elmer Kay 26 CMBailey 5 R M Osborn 20 A G Bump 20 John Seth 5 Mrs James I Lee 5 James I Lee 5 M B Carman 5 P S Lofton 5 Lechleiter Bros 3 Updike Grain Co 10 George Willetts 10 W B McClain 1 Mitchell Bros 20 CJ OBrien 2 William Sullivan 10 LOT M 5 W B Fearn 1 Paul Perrenoud 5 W H Harmon 2 V Franklin 100 H G Phelps o B F Bowen 10 E MDay 3 C E Eldred 5 L W McConnell 5 J J Baker 5 i 1 oJ nnn Vtnllr loron fwicp oti1 Poll nn i gioaa iiuui auu wvu Mux C J Ryan I 3 I i 1 i i i ATTEND THE wwnfr E List Your City Property j Farms Ranches with j WHITTAKER GRAY Office in Electric Light office rear Citizens bank Phone 283 I J 4th of July Celebration I AT McCOOK Races July 3rd and 4th 1 i e I BIG PURSES Four Races Each Day Get a Nice Hammock or lawn swing at the McCook Hardware Cos and pass the summer pleasantly Mosquito Netting Sc a Yard at The Thompson D G Co Actual cash prices Detroit Jewel Gas Ranges are sold and put in by the McCook Hardware Co Farm Loans Go to Johnson Rozell carfETif sat JHtCoah Frank Stillman 10 Tom Roberts of Omaha 10 J E Nolms 3 Frank Baker 5 Bruce Berry 5 II F Glaze 5 V Funk 5 E F Flitcraft 5 Robort Koebel 10 R C Orr 10 G W Godfrey 5 Total 2472 An Adjourned Session Tho city council was in adjourned session Monday evening with all pre sent Estimates and recommendations of tho city engineer for sidewalks curbing etc for the fiscal year were accepted and placed on file and the city clerk was instructed to advertise for bids See elsewhere in this issue Tho sewer committee under advice and instruction of the city engineer were authorised to open and place in proper position a catch basin on main sewer leading to tho river The ordinance committee was in truded to have the ordinances of the city revised for publication Bill of W II Rankin for S1575 was allowed at 14 00 Death ot Mrs Carrie P Mitchell Mrs Carrie P Mitchell died at the home of her daughter Mrs Evans in Sedalia Mo Wednesday evening Her son E J Mitchell of our city was called to her bedside leaving for Sedalia on Monday night consequently arrived in time to see his mother alive The body was expected to arrive in Indianola on No 13 and to be buried this afternoon Funeral services were held at Sedalia Mr and Mrs C W Barnes and Mrs E J Mitchell went down to Indianola this moruing to attend the burial The bereaved ones have the tenderest sympathy in this great sorrow Ideal Shirt Waists of lawn of soft mull of embroidered swiss all over of all over net of China silk in black and in white made short sleeved and long sleeved open back or front trimmed with lace with embroid ery with tuckings and shirrings a very extensive assortment of stylish hand some and desirable waists from 100 to 500 We invite your inspection The Thompson D G Co Actual cash values The Prosperous Farmer pays 30 for a good wagon to haul his crops then in some cases will allow a dealer to sell him a 500 buggy to hand to his wife and babies If you consider the merits of a Velie buggy sold by McCook Hardware Co you will not risk your life in a cheaply construct ed rig Strictly Cash Basis June 1 This is to notify my patrons that on and after June 1st 1903 my meat mark et will be conducted on a strictly cash basis Business conditions make this action necessary and it will be strictly adhered to D C Marsh Six Patterns or styles of all-over-embroidered white swi3S in checks plaids and stripes just received Beautiful for waists and whole dresses Price 25c a yard width 29 inches The Thompson D G Co Actual cash values In Nobby Browns Nifty summer suits for young men in nobby browns and others at the cloth ing store Goods and prices just right Rozell Barger Jewel Gas Ranges are made of polished steel No paint to burn off They look good besides saving gas and baking perfectly Sold by McCook Hardware Co Two Pants Suits Good value boys suits consisting of coat two pairs of pants and a cap fine line at Rozell Bargers These are 500 but go at 475 Charlies Aunt Postponed The production of Charlies Aunt by the Players club of our city has been postponed from May 30th to June lGtfa Childrens Parasols 10c 25c 35c 50c Ladies parasols 50c to 5 The Thompson D G Co One price plain figures cash only Who Wants the Job There are some indications that some body of adequate avoirduposity ought to sit on the lid SELECTS NEW OFFICERS The McCook Commercial Club Lines Up for Another Year of Boosting ENCOURAGES CHAUTAUQUA Will Support the Junior Normal School as Usual Plans Made to Entertain the Omaha Commercial Club Next Monday Morning A special or adjourned meeting of the McCook Commercial club was held Monday evening at which time the first order of business was the selection of fifteen members of the board of di rectors as follows by ballot A Barnott F A Pennell L W McConnell J E Kolley Barney Hofer II P Sutton J E Ludwick C L Fahnestock G S Scott F M Kimmell W B Mills II G Phelps V M Lewis C H Boyle L Suess The matter of the proposed or contem plated RedpathChautauqua for McCook this summer Augusc 22 30 was pre sented by their representative Mr Pet tit and warmly supported by Messrs Barnett and Carman A resolution was passed pledging the support and encour agement of the club in the enterprise Messrs Carman Barnett and Kelley were chosen a committee to select grounds for the Chautauqua which will be held within the city limits and near the business district The only require ment of the chautauqua management is that the people of McCook shall assist in the matter of securing season tickets and this will be handled by a committee who will canvass the city Already some 200 tickets have been pledged and it is expected to bring the number up to 500 or over Twenty en tertainments will be given by first class talent Season tickets are 2 Boost the chautauqua David Diamond presented the matter of attempting to secure the location here of the Leavitt beet sugar factory which will be sold at public sale last of this month It was not thought wise to at tempt anything in this direction on ac count of lack of time The approaching Junior Normal school session was mentioned and discussed The city will be expected to assist in a financial way by subscribing for the en tertainment course tickets in connection with the school This has been done willingly and liberally in past years and will no doubt be done this season The visit of the Omaha Commercial club here next Monday morning from 7 to 9 oclock came on for action Messrs Sutton Pennell Kimmell Clapp and Kelley were named to make some arrangements for advertising dec oration and entertainment It is hoped that every business man will be at his place of business early that morning that the business section will look its cleanest and prettiest and that an extra effort shall be made to show the Omaha fellows that we are wide awake out here in McCook The club then adjourned and the board of directors went into session for the election of officers L W McCon nell was chosen president C L Fahnestock vice president J E Lud wick secretary F A Pennell treas urer Report of treasurer was read and filed and on request of treasurer an auditing committee was chosen to audit the books Messrs Scott and Fahnestock were selected for that purpose Ad journed The following standing committees have been appointed by the president Publicity F M Kimmell C W Barnes and John Cordeal Public Entertainment J E Kel ley G S Scott and II H Tartsch Hocse S B McLean Louis Thor grimson and Barney Hofer City Improvement A Barnett Frank Real Wm Lewis E H Doan and C E Eldred Commercial G S Scott C H Boyle P Walsh H G Pdelps and F A Pennell Membership J R McCarl II C Clapp A G Bump and C L Fahne stock Simpsons Prints 6c Also American Allens Garners the best calicoes made Amoskeag apron ginghams 61 2c Good yard wide muslin 5c Lonsdale bleached muslin 10c Lonsdale cambric 12 l 2c Pep perell nine quarter bleached sheeting 25c Best table oil cloth 15c a yard Peerless carpet warp 22c a pound Actual cash values The Thompson D G Co Boost For McCook Better service good goods and les3 profits with cash on delivery after June 1st Magner Stokes - 2sBk McCOOK RED WILLOW COUNTY NEBRASKA FRIDAY EVENING MAY 22 1908 THE ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT DAMAGED Fire Causes a Loss of Perhaps a Thous and Dollars Between three and four oclock Mon day morning fire damaged tho McCook Electric Light Cos plant to tho extont of about a thousand dollars Tho company has been annoyed for some days by spontaneous combustion in tho coal sheds and the fire is chargeable to that source several explosions of coal gas spreading tho flames and rendering the work of fire fighting difficult The first gas explosion is said to have raised the roof of the coal shed several feet Tho flames were confined to tho coal shed and boiler room tho roofs being burned entirelly off of both of thorn The gas producer is in this section of the plant but escaped damage Tho piping is all injured Both boilers aro slightly damaged and the stacks of both boilers considerably so by sinking down into the masonry Loss of coal is considerable In a very short time however Man ager Scott bad a force of men at work clearing away the debris and commenc ing the labor of rebuilding and repair ing so they were able to give current for tho business part of the city Mon day night although the residence part could not be supplied The fire fighting was done largely by the members of the irregular night hawks brigade but effectively being materially assisted by good water pres sure given by the company BE A K0DAKER THIS SPRING You will not be obliged to give up other hobbies to make room for kodak ery it will fit any hobby you may have and will add greatly to its pleasure Anybody can learn to take photos with a kodak In fact with modern kodak accessories the work of picture making requires no special knowledge just follow directions and success is assured Come in and see our superb stock of Eastman Kodaks and Kodak Supplies You perhaps do not realize that 100 will buy a perfect little camera that wnl make clear sharp pictures Such is the case We have kodaks at all prices from 1 to 25 L W McConnell Druggist Gauze Underwear Ladies gauze vests 5c to 50c ladies gauze unions 35c to 1 ladies gauze pants 25 to G5c Plenty of extra sizes of them all Boys balbriggan shirts and drawers 25c each union suits of same 50c each girls union suits 25c to 35c girls gauze vests and pants 10c to 25c mens balbriggan shirts and drawers 35c to G5c Plenty of extra sizes Mens elastic ribbed balbriggan union suits 125 The Thompson DG Co Actual cash values The Melt-In-Your-Mouth Kind Paul Anton has just secured about fifty head of corn fed cattle to meet tho needs of his meat market A finer bunch of cattle have never been seen in McCook indeed it is claimed for them that the best markets of the country cannot beat them These animals will be served to customers of Mr Antons market and the juiciest richest cuts are guaranteed at reasonable figures all the time These meats will almost melt in your mouth McCook Electric Light Company May 21 1K8 Parties knowing themselves to be in debted to the McCook Electric Light Co are requested to call and make im mediate settlement On account of having a fire at our power house it is necessary that we have this money to enable us to make the necessary repairs Do not neglect this as we need the money McCook Electric Light Co Bankrupt Sale The Harry Simons stock of clothing furnishings shoes fixtures etc will be sold in bulk by the trustees at public auction to the highest bidder at Mc Cook Monday May 25 190S at 2 p m G C Hamilton F A Pennell Trustees Attention Methodists You will be glad to know what our general conference is now doing at Balti more in the way of making new laws for our church This will be the pas tors subject Sunday night May 24 An invitation is extended to all One Farmer Tells Us he has used a Sharpies Tubular Cream Separator with the greatest satisfaction for ten years without one cents worth of repairs L this not the one you want McCook Hardware Co Long Sleeved Aprons 65c Band aprons of gingham or print 20c The Thompson D G Co Actual cash prices rtlmtte We Ask You to examine our state ment of condition People who entrust their money to a bank should know some thing of its financial strength The an nexed statement will speak for itself On its strength we solicit your business formed yi the district court room in the court house second degree work by W E Straub and associates and tho third degree in charge of District Deputy John A Maguire and staff of officers from Lincoln Tho listnf candidates is as follows John J Ogorzoka John W Murphy Matthias Fossen Daniel Lchn Frank Croker John V Harrison John Keegan H L Mouscl A W Craw ley Aaron A Mousel James Lamby August Koelmel Frank J Mcjerle Michael Houlihan Rev W J Kirw in Arthur V Coupe W E McKillip Stephen Cannon Harry Joseph Moher Charles Skalla Robert Trant Thomas A Carrahor Henry Vontz John James Kelly Joseph M Behnke John Trumble John W Randal Peter Chehey NUMBER 52 Commenced business October II IW Condensed Statement of tlio McCOOK NATIONAL BANK of McCook Nebraska at tho clo c of business Mny 1 1 IMS RKSOURCKS Bills Receivablo 5 lilOTI W Overdrafts it n U S Bonds anil Premiums SJ b Furniture ami Fixtures 297U OS Expouse 1jo 75 Cush and sight c xchaugo rilliy ajsrii as LIAMLITIES Capital Stock 50000 00 Undiviilod Profits ty3l 18 Circulation JSr0 CO Doposits liTOll OS 208721 M The McCook National Bank P Walsh President C F Lehn Vice President C J OBninv Cashier P F McKknna J J Lougiiuan Directors COUNCIL 1126 INITIATES Almost Three Score Candidates Re ceived into McCook Council BANQUET TOASTS MUSIC The Daughters of Isabella Serve the Ban quetThe Music by K of P Orches tra and Mrs Earl 0 Vahue The initiation and banquet of Mc Cook lodge No 1126 Knights of Col umbus last Sunday was an affair of the first magnitude At nine oclock in tho morning the knights and candidates to the number of over two hundred assembled at the council chambers in Diamond hall proceeding from thence in a body to St Patricks Catholic church were High Mass was celebrated by Rev W J Kirwin O M I The initiation cermonies were per Chas Kahl Arthur B Haley John V Farrell Joseph Lchn Matthias Collin Jo eph Hoag Pius Konrath John H Carrol Peter Mejer Xorbert S Reiuders Michael Haley Joseph Hougnan Charles F Mejerle Stephen Finn C W Corey I F McKenna Rev R L Bickert Frank 31 Fagan Thomas Fitzgibbons John Farrell August J H Sasse Frank L Tripe Andrew J Lelin Fred W Croker T F 31cKillip D C Flanagan Arthur Trumble W F Cronan Theodore William Wejanberg In tho evening the Daughters of Isabella Court Granada No 77 served a banquet of such gastronomic details as to elicit praise in excelsis from tho knights both as to menu and service as the following testifieth MENU Fruits Radishes Pickles Sliced Tomatoes Chicken Salad Assorted Cold 3Ieats Wine Jelly JIashed Potatoes Brown Graiy Green Peas Parker House Rolls Brick Ice Cream Assorted Cake CofFce Cigars Almost two hundred sat around the festive board During the banquet the Knights of Pythias orchestra and Mrs Earl Vahue produced a wealth of melody and har mony of an appreciated high order And to all of the above and singular were added a string of toasts seldom equalled in this city Rev Thomas L Kelly of Indianola was the right man for the toaetmasters chair clever not prolix and with the genuine charm of old Erin The music numbers each commanded an encore J A Schmitz sang The Day Is Ended with violin obli gato Mrs P F McKennas vocal of fering was Beyond the Rampart A CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE Decoration Day May 30 1908 being Decoration Day it is highly desirable that all citizens of McCook appropriately decorate their homes and places of business and that all places of business may bo closed from 130 oclock p m to 4 oclock p m that the memorial services may bo attended by those sodesiriug Becauso of tho solemnity of tho occasion it is earnestly recommended that no public amusements may bo indulged in J II Stephens Mayor Your Daily Bread Wo have just received a handsomo sanitary Studcbaker bakors wagon which will bo placed in service Monday May ISth and will make daily deliver ies of our famous breads cakes cookios etc all fresh and crisp from tho oven On and after above date we will sell for cash only Hecioians Uakkky Solid Color and Fancy Lawns 5c Other lawns dimities Swisses voile Panamas and washable suitings under a variety of names and in all grades up to Go cents a yard over 200 pieces at your service on our tables today Wo invite your inspection The Thompson D G Co Actual cash values Strictly Cash Basis June l This i3 to notify my patrons that on and after June 1st 1903 my meat mark et will bo conducted on a strictly cash basis Business conditions make this action necessary and it will bo strictly adhered to D C Marsh Thirty Nine Cent Items Childrens rompers mens blue over alls and jackets mens whito overalls and jackets union make The Thomp son D G Co Actual cash prices Herrlck and Greenland Refrigerators are white enameled zinc or wood lined with insolated sides and doors to save ice from 31100 to 53000 at McCook Hardware Cos to to to to to i i I i I I i Cash Beginning June l On and after June 1st 1903 to shall sell meats on a strictly cash h basis This action is made jj cessary by business conditions to and will be strictly adhered to to to Paul P Anton ie a - Strictly Cash Basis June l This is to notify my patrons that on and after June 1st 1903 my meat market will be conducted on a STRICTTY cash basis Busi ness conditions make this action necessary and it will be strictly adhered to D C Marsh We aro pleased to announce that our soda fountain is now open We will execute all the care possible to sustain our repu tation of last year for serving the very best cold drinks Many new and delicious ones are added to our menu this year and we hope to see the same satisfied smile of appreciation on all our last years customers mingled with the look of joyous surprise of a great many new ones Come visit us Woodworth Co Druggists h tji Jfi ffi J j 1 I i i i r r n f