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About The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936 | View Entire Issue (April 23, 1909)
rl i V Vl TWENTY SEVENTH YEAR KYTTTYTTTTrTTTTTrYTYrTTYYM C Two of Them H P Sutton is just in receipt of two carloads of pianos of the leading makes in everystyle and finish and of all prices He is piepared to please the most fastidious and artistic tastes and also the most teasonable and modest pocketbooks - CALL AND SEE The Display Is Unequaled Onioa sets at H P Waite Cos For Seed Corn go to the Updike Grain Co 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 l -4 1 4 4 4 4 4 5rAAAAXAAAAAAAAAAAAAAiAAAAS The Way of All Flesh Last Saturday Mrs Charles M Smith passed the way of all flebh at her home on 5th street east after a brief illness being but in the years of budd ing young womanhood Deceased is a daughter of Mr and Mra llonuan Trehal of East McCook and was united in marriage to Fireman Charles M Smith less than two year since The funeral occurred on Sunday after noon at four oclock services being held at the home and later iu the Methodist church both services calling forth a large expression from sympathetic friends and neighbors and ft ral tributes of beauty and lenderest sentiment Rev I B Carman the pastor officiat ed being assisted by Mr Waltz the singer evangelist Burial iu Longview eemafcery followed Tins death is one of great pathos and alt huttrts go out to the bereaved young hushaod and the parent in their sorrow Emma Trehal was born in this city Feliramry 23tivl888 At ae of fif teen she became a member of the Meth odist church of this city remaining a faithful member until the end July 11th 1900 she was united in marriage with Charles M Smith of this city Death claimed her April 16th 1909 A committee from the local Degree of Honor lodge gowned in white served as pallbearers Herman Kuehl of Oxford a brother of Mrs Herman Trehal was present at the funeral The wealth of lovely flowers and the large outpouring of the people indicated an unusual interest and sympathy of this community in the death of this young wife a daughter of our own city and much beloved and admired by all who knew her The bereaved husband will leave very shortly for Cleveland Ohio to spend some time among his people ART IN WALL PAPERS You cannot help admiring the wall paper colorings and designs this year they are superb Colors are in more delicate shades than they were last year and while fully as rich they have a rest ful effect that cannot be obtained with glaring colors We want you to see our new spring stock while it is complete It is a most interesting line of wall pap ers and the values are exceptional L W McConnell Druggist Real Estate Bargains We havo for sale subject to lease for this year the nw qr section 2 town 2 range 30 about 172 acres about 60 acres ia cultivation and under irrigation 5 miles from McCook Price 5000 Al so 15 acre tract in se cor sw qr section 21-3-29 half mile from corporation line at eS00 These lands belong to the Bibcock estate and must be sold Boylk Eldred KGKEY TO LOAN on farms See Roz ell Barger at clothing store Field garden and flower seeds at H P Waite Cos j mi m in i it A F A H Meeting Special rceetinB of McCook Lodge So 135 A F A M Tuesday April 27 at 730 p m Work in E A degree py Order of the W M j Lox Coke Secretary QUICKLY BROUGHT TO JUSTICE 1 Ernest F Wright the Former Is Now in the Penitentiary at Lincoln law sometimes made under similar cir cumstances Last week Wednesday he uttered and passed several forged ciiecKs on the First National Bank of this city signed with the nume of C M Bailey travel ing engineer Saturday ho was captur ed at Oxford by Sheriff Peterson and Deputy Sheriff Odborn arriving in this city on No 1 Saturday afternoon ho appeared before Justico of the Peace LelJew for preliminary examination Pleading guilty ho was bound over to district court with a bond placed at 1000 for his appearance Judge Orr being in the city he called a special term of district court in which Wright at once appeared and pleaded guilty to the information of County Actormy Dodge charging him as above indicat ed Judge Orr passed sentence upon him at the sitting of court and on the following evening Sheriff Peterson ac companied the prisoner to Lincoln to enter upon his sentence of live years in the stato prison at bard labor Thus closed the incident The complaining witness in the case was M L Rishel whose check amount ed to 199 5 Besides this one five other checks were passed amounting toS75 CO These five counts are still held over the young man for future use if necessary The sum of S12 on the person of Wright was levied upon by Sheriff Peterson the money being used to pay costs so the couuty was at the smallest possible expense in the case Acquired Gordons Pin Tuesday some strangers went in o Woodworths drug store ostensibly to make a purchase Gordon tlartman was alone in the store at the time In cidentally one of the two men remarked that Gordon had a pin just like his Comparison followed Some other pat rons came in at this juncture and leav ing his pin in the han js of the strangers Gordon went to wait on the others While ho was thus engaged the strangers left the store taking Gordons pui along with them As soon as Mr Woodworch returned to the store Gor don started out to find the straugers and his pin lie succeeded in locating the straugers buc the pin could not be found although considerable other jewelry was found on them Theso same fellows attempted to sell Mr Ruby some jewelry the day before at a ridiculous price It might have been profitable for the police to have taken those fellows in on suspicion They were evidently crooks Livingstons Big Adv Attention is directed to the big Reo adv of C R Livingston in this issue eighth page That the Reo is a popular machine is attested by the fact that of the carload received last Friday most of them are already gone and another car is expected in a few days Besides this Mr Livington has a car order for Overlands to be filled at the earliest convenience of tho company making that machine Mrs Jones Passes On Mrs Jones mother of J W of our city and J F of Trenton died at Yer don last Saturday and was subse quently buried at that place J F has returned to his home and J W will re turn here close of this week being de layed by some business matters this week NOTICE On May 1st Middleton Ruby will move their plumbing shop into building 3rd door east of DeGroff store on B st east and will carry a complete line of plumbing and steam heating materials Estimates furnished free See them for sewer and plumbing work They always endeavor to please Notice Odd Fellows McCook lodge No 137 will celebrate the anniversary of the order Monday evening April 26th All members are requested to come and bring their wives and a friend if you wish All so journing brothers are requested to be present Rebekahs especially invited Its Your Own Fault if your bread isnt the best ever if you dont buy the famous Bertrand high patent at the McCook Flour and Feed Store G F Smith proprietor Eggs For Sale Pure bred S C B Leghorn eggs at 50c per setting or 2 50 per 100 Ad I dress Don Thompson or Josh Rowland McCook Neb 16 5 For Sale A bath tub and tank and other house hold articles Call at house A Barnett JiicCotfk Endeavor Girls Entertain The Endeavor girls of the Congrega tional church entertained the boys of the society in the church last Friday The enso of Ernest F Wright the evening I he particulars were unique young English forger is another illus- j and entertaining punctuated with capi tration of the quick application of the tali zed fun Matching pictures was re sorted to iu selecting partiers for the spread of the bvening A hat trimming contest was another unit of amusement Oliver Jtffnes was award the prizn for the most modish Parisian creation while Merle Fish failed scored at the Awl 0s Are Enjertalned Miss Bewie Puterson was hostess at a very pleising entertainment of tbeAwl Os club Thursday evening of last week The company nssembled they woe ushered into the Monte Cristo hall which had been decorated with artistic effect for the occasion Dancing contributed to tho entertain ment of the evening and while in pro gross Miss Bessie was given a surprise by the entrance of nbout a score of young gentlemen invited without the other end of the proposition The ban- knowledge of the hostess quet of the occasion was truly wonder fully made consisting of twelve courses ten twelftbBof the same being made up of novelty effects and two twelfths of tho genuine article The frivolity of the evening was further augmented with auctioneering off the hats trimmed by the skill of men Log Rolling Dates July 2 3 The log rolling dates for this year will be July 2 and 3 The committee and officers are already preparing tho Vdope for the meet which will be held con temporaneously with the great Jul racesjust before the nocturnal drought GERMS We have disinfectants which act in accordance with the most advanced ideas on germ destruction Their use about your home means protection from disease L W McConnell Druggist Hardware Cos Farm Loans N J Johi son over McConnells store tBjPMHrflffTiffMB6iaR SB 9 HAND OF THE WIZZARD I jH CHARLIE PAINTS I HH HH 1 DIFFICULT POSITION IH HS I CANADIAN WINTER CARNIVAL 1 Hi 19 1 MatineeSaturday Afternoon j H MM I DOLL MAKING I H Hf 1 This is a special for children teaching them how to make 1 M Bm I dolls and will be most interesting Dont miss it especial- 1 H HH I ly tho children I 9H SH 1 Violin and piano duets by the Schlagel Sisters on Saturday Hfl H 1 afternoon and evening H B I ADMISSION 10c Evenings from 730 to 1100 H lM I Children under 12 yrs 5c Matinee from 200 to 600 m Tungsten Lamps Make tho best artificial light and the most economical light in existence to day Place them under a Holophane shade in a perpendicular position and see the effect compared to other lights Comparison to the old lamps TOGTE CARBON FIL1MKNT 20 C P 25 watts 16 C P 56 watts 32 40 32 105 48 C 0 80 100 Note that the 32 C P Tungsten con sumes 16 watts per hour less than a com mon 16 C P The 80 C P consumes 5 watts per hour less than the 32 C P common For the home a 20 C P Tungsten runs le4s than half that of the 16 C P common Call the McCook Electric Companys office and we will tell you about them or we can arrange your lighting so you get more light for less money than you ever got before Phone 127 McCook Elkctric Company BASE BALL GOODS AND FISHING TACKLE full line at McCook Hardware Cos FARM LOANS Whittaker Gray 107 West B Mc Cook Nebraska 25 tf Leave orders at B Hofers for extra copies of Omaha Bee with McCook writeup out in a week Militia Company Organized McCook has finally gotten her fight ing clothes on and organized a militia company At this printing about 55 persons have enlisted and this number will be increased materially At a meeting of the company held on night AR Scott was made captain Judson Kay 1st lieutenant Roy Weidenhamer 2nd lieutenant The quality of enlistments is unusu ally fine and with the officers named all of more or less experiencea splendid company is to be expected a credit to McCook and the state B P S Stands For the best paint soldand this is the name on every can of our paint If you are going to paint or varnish let us figure with vou McCook Hardware Co No Hunting Allowed No hunting allowed on my farm or on the Walsh land leased by me under penalty of the law E F Flitcraft Majestic Ranges Take Less Fuel and will last a lifetime That is why they are the cheapest At the McCook Hardware Cos There will be a rural free delivery car rier examination at the McCook post office next Saturday to provide for a reserve list for the local rural routes Updike Grain Co for seed corn Snbttne McCOOK RED WILLOW COUNTY NEBRASKA FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 23 1909 A little later Miss Bessie and Mr John F Cordeal led the grand march with the Monte Cristo cafe as the term inal A dainty two course luncheon was served In the hall from a booth done in chrysathemuni Mrs W R Starr pre sided at the bunch bowl with her usual graciousness The color scheme was in pink and whito This affair was one of the most enjoy able in which the Awl Os have participated in many moons A Few Bargains in Implements oft One Rock Island sulky plow 20 One New Deere high lift gang 30 One steel wheel truck 22 One disc drill 60 One set heavy work harness Call and see We can save you money McCook Hardware Co A New John D in McCook Carl Marsh has purchased the retail Seed Corn Raised by Corn oil business from W B McClain who raisers around McCook that will grow will farm coming year The McClains and mature in this country if anything retain the wholesale end of the busi will several varieties at the McCook ness i Buy Your Field Flower and garden seeds at McCook Hardware Cos Frank Ratllff Passes On After a final illness of about two weeks Frank P Ratliff passed away about seven oolock on last Friday morning at his residence on 5th street east Coming to this county about twenty yenrs since for many years he occupied a farm in Valley Grange precinct a few miles southeast of this city which be came his home a year or two ago For for some time be has been engaged in the livery business with associates on B street east being so interested at the time of his death Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday afternoon at 130 oclock conducted by Rev G B Hawkes of tho Congregational church a quartette of the church choir singing A numerous company of friends and neighbors from country and city attend ed the services and a number of floral tributes added the tender touch of sym pathy and friendship Interment fol lowed in Longview cemetery of our city ills surviving wife has the deep and tender sympathy of many friends in her sorrow Frank P Ratliff was born in Des Moines county Iowa March 1 1853 Coming to Nebraska in 1880 he lived one year in Frontier county In 1887 he and wife occupied a farm a few miles southeast of this city where they re mained until becoming residents of Mc Cook a year or two since He was one of a family of nine children six of them surviving him He moved toKirksville Mo in 1879 where he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy E James on November 28 1881 Together they came to Nebraska in 1886 card of thanks Mrs Ratliff desires to express her thanks for the sympathy and help of friends during tho fcickness and nicer the death of her beloved husband Berry Reeder Marriage Last Saturday evening at seven oclock Miss Mildred F Berry and Mr Prentis E Reeder were united in mar riage the ceremony being performed by Rev R M Ainsworthot the Christian church at the Berry residence in tho presence of tho immediate members of ttie family and a few friendji A wed ding supper folio ved the ceremony which was simple but impresaive The event was to havo occurred in June but Mr Reeders removal from our city and forming business connections with a law firm in Kanas City hurried the happy event and was tho source of the evident surprise to many friends and acquaintances iu the city They de parted for their new home in the city on theKaw the same evening on No 14 aiid will at once go to housekeeping there ilr Reeder becomes a member of an established law firm in that city AH their McCook friends will join in wishing them much happiness and suc cess The bride is the only dauehter of Air and Airs H II Berry Was born in this city where she has grown into charming young womanhood with many admirers The groom has practiced law here for several years and was for one term as county attorne The enauing charivari was a stirring feature which the groom will not soon forget The young couple were finally autoed to the train duly advertised to the passengers and sent on their way rejoicing with micy a good wish Spells Success On tho bais of selling the best meat obtainable at the lowest cash price and extending to each and all the same un varying prompt and courteous service and attention we are meeting every reasonable meat expectation RODGERS MODRELL Detroit Jewel Gas Ranges water heaters and laundry stoves and hot plate at McCook Hardware Cos Call and see them and get a cook book free You will find it economical to use gas on a Detroit Jewel Were Well Patronized The of the Catholic church were well patronized at their dinner and supper in Ganschow Saturday last I And bv the same token the public fared sumptuously and well Eggs for Sale Pure Barred Plvmouth Rock eges choice stock 3 sets each 200 per 100 Phone ash 1351 or black 255 Mrs J W Rurtleso Route 3 See the New John Deere lister corn cultivators at McCook Hard ware Cos A carload of these splendid tools just received For Rent The Babcock 15 acre tract near town Also a 4 room dwelling 705 3rd street West Boyle Eldred Farm Loans Optional payments No cash com mission required P S Heaton NUMBER 48 YOU CAN SAVE MONEY MAYBE you aro one of those 11 who say Oh I cant save money Whats tho use of trying You can save money Its merely a matter of a little arithmetic You know what it will cost you to live noxt month add to that a certain amount for luxuries then live to that sched ule and bank the difference Givo it a trial for three months thon you will have tho habit and it will be easy Start a bank account with THE McCOOK NATIONAL BANK P Walsh President C F Leiin V Pres C J OBrien Cshr DIRECTORS J J Loughran P F McKenna Ludwlck To Move J E Ludwick has closed a contract for the lease of the Alorlan store room lately occupied by J H Grannis Repairs and improvements are now under way which when completed will render this one of the best and most up-to-date store rooms in tho city or in this pnrt of Nebraska A new modern plate glass front will be put in a steel ceiling will replace the one damaged by fire the whole interior Cwill be repainted and repapered The basement ha3 been given a ce ment floor and prism glass will be put iuto the sidewalk in order to afford more light in the basement Altogether the room is 136 feet deep and will givo Air Ludwick an excep tionally fine furniture store Toom PAINTS THAT YOU WANT We have the kind of paints you want as far as the quality is concerned and we have kinds you may want and be un able to find elsewhere Our stock is unusually complete It includes all ordinary items and many unusual ones It ways to come here when anything in paints is wanted because we are able to do you good either on quality or price and often on both Use the Sherwin -Williams Paints for sale by L W AIcConnkll Druggist Nine to One Tells Story The Arapahoe high school base baT club fell easy victims to the prowess of the AlcCook high school club on the local grounds last Saturday The score nine to one tells the story Alfalfa Seed 8 to 81000 per bushel This is a favorable spring for sowing and you should not postpone getting some more of this splendid crop started AlcCook Hard ware Co A High Wheel on a lawn mower makes it run easier The Eclipse and Keen Kutter lawn mowers have high wheels See them at McCook Hardware Cos One Minute and Motor Washers save the clothes and womens work At McCook Hardware Cos John Cashen Auctioneer Indianola Nebr Dates booked at Mc Cook National bank Fresh garden lawn and field seeds for saIe aIso flour and feed C J RYAN Updike Grain Co for seed corn DELINQUENT Real Estate Taxes become delinquent May 1st next Interest added on and after that date 10 per cent-16-3 C NADEN Co Treas SPECIAL If you need your cellar cemented now is the time to have the work done We are making a special price for the next thirty days McCook Cement Stone Co H N Rosebush Manager Phone red 196
